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Paula’s our top Aussie MIRBOO North’s Paula Calafiore (pictured) was named South Gippsland Citizen of the Year last Wednesday. The Meeniyan Garlic Festival was announced as the shire’s Event of the Year. Full details on pages 6 and 7, and find out where to celebrate Australia Day on page 9.

Real estate boom By Lucy Johnson LEONGATHA properties are in record high demand with buyers from metropolitan areas moving in and contributing to the growHistorical interest: Wonthaggi’s Anthony Benetti is on the trail of the missing gold sovereigns believed stolen by Martin Wiberg in 1877. Top right, ing population.

images of the 1877 Sydney Mint Victoria Shield Sovereign coins (image: goldsovereigns.co.uk) and, right, a wood engraving depicting the pursuit and re-capture of Martin Wiberg by police, as published in The Illustrated Australian News, 1879 (image: State Library of Victoria).

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Recent predictions estimate the township will boom to 3343 homes by 2031 and local real estate attests to the rising demand for land. Insight Real Estate’s Lindsay Powney believed the market was the strongest it has been in his entire career. Continued on page 5.

$1.29m gold stash still missing, 140 years on

By Brad Lester A HOARD of gold coins, possibly worth $1.29 million, could be hidden in South Gippsland.

Approximately 3500 gold sovereigns remain unaccounted for after 5000 sovereigns were stolen from the vessel RMSS Avoca in 1877. The thief was identified as Martin Wiberg, who was the carpenter on the vessel. The Norwegian was eventually arrested and jailed over the offence.

On the trail is Wonthaggi’s Anthony Benetti, who tracked down some sites in the Inverloch and Tarwin Lower areas. He has searched these with a metal detector, to no avail. He believes the story of the police chase for Wiberg and the missing gold haul could be an opportunity for the Tarwin Lower community to open a museum about the tale as a tourist attraction. “It could help put Tarwin Lower on the map,” Mr Benetti said. “I believe some coins could still be in the Tarwin Lower or Inverloch area. They should be in mint

condition if found. “It was a huge story at the time but it was overshadowed by the police hunt for bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang that was happening at the same time. Ned was on the loose and he had shot police officers.” Mr Benetti, a metal detecting enthusiast, remains optimistic about finding the lost treasure trove and perhaps solving one of the region’s great mysteries. “It’s the thrill of the hunt. You really involve yourself in it. You involve yourself in the feelings of the people at the time,” he said. Read Wiberg’s story on page 13.

Geeks unite GEEKS partied at Coal Creek, Korumburra for the annual GeekFest on Sunday. Among them were Barbara Gray from Mardan and Robert Serafino from Leongatha, who dressed in medieval attire. Read more on page 16.

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VCE graduates celebrate uni offers By Jessica Anstice and Tayla Kershaw THE wait is over for many students across the region who found out if they have received a first round university or TAFE offer on Tuesday.

A number of former Leongatha Secondary College, Mary MacKillop College and Wonthaggi Secondary College Year 12 students received their first or second tertiary study preference. Georgia Edwards received an offer to study a Bachelor of Business at Federation University Gippsland Campus. Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre offered 20 former Year 12 students this course. “I still plan on living here and working in Leongatha while I study,” she said. “When I finish my three year course I am looking forward to being able to say I’ve been to university and also pursuing my business avenues.” Kiera Brown will begin her tertiary studies in 2019 at Holmesglen Institute studying Sport Development/Events. Only nine former Year 12 students received an offer for this course during first round offers, a further 11 students were offered in the second round. “I’m excited to pursue my career in sports management but before I begin studying I’m taking a gap year where I’ll be working at the supermarket in Leongatha, Wonthaggi Motorcycles and as a swim teacher at SPLASH,” she said. Jessii O’Neill and Jess Thomas were accepted into the William Angliss Institute Bachelor of Culinary Management along with 21 other Victorian former Year 12 students. Former LSC student Zac Scholte was accepted into Swinburne to study a Bachelor of Architecture along with 56 Year 12 students. Former MMC students Renee Mizza will be studying a double degree Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Science and Roshi Saini will be studying a Bachelor of Health Science at Swinburne University of Technology. Tèa Clark will be studying a Bachelor of Arts along with 3769 other students and Ayla Deenen will be studying a Bachelor of Science with 1465 other students at Melbourne University. “I’m not 100 percent on a career path after my degree, but I’m interested in global studies and language” she said. Millie Hannon was accepted into Federation University Gippsland Campus to study a Bachelor of Nursing where 43 other students also received a first round offer. Aliesha Wrigley will be studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University along with 448 Year 12 students. Milly James will be studying a Bachelor of Arts, Hannah Stewart will study Social Work and former Mary MacKillop College (MMC) student Katie Baido will be studying a Bachelor of Psychology at Deakin University. Ally Martin was accepted to study a Bachelor of Nursing and former MMC student Carly Vuillermin will be studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Deakin University. Harrison Marshall will be studying a double degree in Engineering and Computer Science, Benjamin Ryan will be studying a Bachelor of Arts and Steph Hvartin will be studying a Bachelor of Communication Design at Monash University. Sara Riseley will be studying a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science Osteopathy through RMIT University. From Wonthaggi, former student leader Nick Lawson will be studying Advanced Science at Monash University. As part of the Advanced Science Honours degree, Nick will partake in global challenges, which explore major global issues through a scientific lens. This course arms students with communication and entrepreneurial skills to make a great leader in science in the future. The honours degree includes an international internship, and challenges students to solve real life issues. For example, a recent graduate of the course went to Fiji to confront water sanitation issues. It is a four year course, and the minimum required ATAR was 88. To get into the course, Nick also had to provide a written application and undertake an interview.

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During his interview, Nick looked at sustainable agriculture in a growing population, and offered potential solutions. This was Nick’s first preference. His interest was piqued after studying geography in Year 12, and learning about population growth and climate change. For Nick, the course begins with a three day camp in February, which will help the students build connections, as they will be working together frequently on advance research projects. Former student at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar in Warragul, Maddie Bensley of Korumburra was delighted when she was accepted into her first choice to study Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga campus. This year 69,825 applications were received for undergraduate courses. While the overall application numbers represented a decrease of 3.4 per cent in the total number of applications, applications from local Year 12 students increased slightly by 0.5 per cent.

Right, New chapter: former Leongatha Secondary College students Georgia Edwards and Kiera Brown were thrilled on Wednesday when they received their tertiary study letter of acceptance via email.

New beginning: former Mary MacKillop College students Renee Mizza and Katie Baido will be heading to Melbourne in a few months to start university.

Challenge ready: former Wonthaggi Secondary College student leader Nick Lawson will be studying Advanced Science at Monash University this year.

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Sizzling season at ‘Burra pool KORUMBURRA Outdoor Pool has thrived in the warmer weather and with a massive program coming up next month it is only going to get busier.

“It has been an awesome season. Over the two hotter days last week we had over 300 people through the gates each day,” he said. “We made the most of the hot weather and had an inflatable for the children along with a sausage Team leader Lachie Wright said the pool was sizzle. On Sunday we also hosted the Sunday Stroke bustling with swimmers last Wednesday and Thurs- and Stride, which was a very successful triathlon.” day when temperatures soared above 40 degrees. Over 350 patrons entered the pool back on January 6 when temperature skyrocketed, however the pool will remain packed when school returns with swimming sports carnivals. Korumburra Primary and Secondary Schools, Leongatha Secondary, Wonthaggi Secondary, St Joseph’s Korumburra, St Laurence’s, Chairo Christian School and Newhaven all host their swimming carnivals at Korumburra Outdoor Pool. Interschool

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levels of swimming competitions are also held in the facility. South Gippsland School Sports, Gippsland Division Swimming Sports, South Gippsland Swimming Sports and Woorayl District Swimming Sports all call Korumburra home and will make for a very busy February program. “Our planned final day for the season will be Labour Day on March 12,” Mr Wright said. Korumburra Outdoor Pool’s current operating hours run from 12noon until 7.30pm on weekends and school holidays when temperatures remain above 25 degrees. After school returns the pool will operate on weekdays from 3pm until 7.30pm, however in extremely hot temperatures the pool will remain open Family fun: from left, Hudson and Brad Beyers enjoyed a dip in Korumburra Outuntil 8pm or 9pm, at management’s discretion.

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Making a splash: from left, Sienna Mackay, Olivia Mackay and Milli Helps took a leap into Korumburra Outdoor Pool last week.

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Rush for real estate Continued from page 1. “In my many years of experience I have never known the sales to be as good in Leongatha. We are going to look back at these years as the wonder years,” he said. “Many of our buyers come across after having sold land on the Peninsula and purchase properties at fantastic value with surplus cash.” Landmark Harcourt’s Barry Redmond said most buyers are looking to move to the area for a tree change. “We are finding there are many enquiries coming out of the eastern suburbs, from Mornington to Portsea, Baxter and Ferntree Gully. Most weeks we get enquiries from metropolitan areas,” he said. “Many people from Melbourne are looking to purchase in the grazing sector. We have had six months of terrific sales and lots of rural properties are selling for good value compared to properties in Melbourne.” When asked why Leongatha has caught the attention of metropolitan buyers, Alan Steenholdt of Alex Scott Real Estate said he believes South Gippsland has everything within a decent commuting distance. “We are finding a lot of people from Pakenham, Cranbourne and the outer fringes of Melbourne have lived there for many years and bought up there when it was more country and less suburban. Since then the population has exploded and the dynamic has changed and they are looking to South Gippsland,” he said. “Leongatha is popular because it is still quite commutable to Melbourne. Not only that but we have beautiful beaches within half an hour. Both west of Melbourne and Phillip Island have both been popular destinations for years, but people are recognising that we have everything here.” However the high demand for land in the region has resulted in a strain on real estate listings. Michael Hanily of Stockdale and Leggo Real Estate noted now was the best time for buyers to snatch up investment properties as prospective renters have also gained interest in the region. “We have two vacant properties on a list of 330. I have not seen it like this in my 20 years of real estate,” he said. “There has never been a better time to buy invest-

ment properties. There is such a huge demand for rentals. There has also been massive interest shown for Meeniyan and Stony Creek.”

With both retirees and young families looking to relocate to the region, forecasts on population growth appear to be right on track.

Investment time: Stockdale and Leggo’s Michael Hanily stands in front of one of the few current listings available in Leongatha: four one-bedroom units for sale on MacDonald Street.

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Hungry buyers: Landmark Harcourt’s Barry Redmond has not seen such high demand for properties in South Gippsland in all his years of work in real estate.

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Paula named number one South Gippsland citizen

By Sarah Vella

PAULA Calafiore, the Meeniyan Garlic Festival and five exemplary local youth are the winners from last Wednesday’s South Gippsland Australia Day Awards.

Ms Calafiore from Mirboo North was named South Gippsland Citizen of the Year and the Meeniyan Garlic Festival was given the title of Event of the Year. The South Gippsland Youth of the Year Award is non competitive, with all five nominees receiving recognition for their incredible achievements. On behalf of all councillors, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt congratulated all nominees for their contributions. “It was wonderful to have the nominees assembled in one place. They should be proud of their efforts and involvement in various organisations across South Gippsland,” she said. “Selecting the recipients for each award is always a difficult task as all the nominees are worthy. The Australia Day Committee takes pride in assessing each nomination and learning of the exceptional work of our community members.” Ms Calafiore is a Prep teacher who also devotes her time to many Mirboo North community groups and organisations. “I am honoured and proud to be a part of community groups and organisations that facilitate programs and events that are highly regarded in the community and beyond,” she said. “I live in the best town, am part of the best community and am supported and encouraged by the best people. This award is a team effort, on behalf of everyone who supports everything I do.” Mirboo North’s Denise Roth, Meeniyan’s John Hattam, Mirboo North’s Rob Waycott, Toora’s Scott Bindloss and Poowong’s Wendy Tilling were the others nominated for the Citizen of the Year Award. The inaugural Meeniyan Garlic Festival in 2017 attracted more than 7000 visitors and produced an estimated economic benefit of $642,000 for the region. “The journey to launch the Garlic Festival was a long one,” garlic festival director David Jones said. Mr Jones said while the event could have potentially gone to the Yarra Valley instead of Meeniyan, it is now entrenched in the local community and will not be going anywhere. See separate Meeniyan Garlic Festival story and photo on page 29.

Support here: from left, Sally Young from Queensland, Janean Bright from Meeniyan and Marg Denbrok from Leongatha were at the Memorial Hall in Leongatha last Wednesday for the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards.

Past winners: from left, past South Gippsland Citizen of the Year recipient, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Maxine Kiel, who won in 2016, last year’s recipient Bev Hanley, right, and the 2018 citizen of the year, Paula Calafiore from Mirboo North, centre, at the Australia Day Awards ceremony, held in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Young achievers: from left, South Gippsland Youth of the Year nominees Natalie Young from Stony Creek, Rachel Allamby from Korumburra, Gippsland South MP Danny O’Brien, South Gippsland Shire Council community strengthening coordinator Ned Dennis, Jake Waldron from Meeniyan, Tate Moodie from Kardella and Haley Amor from Korumburra.

Good night: from left, Joy Dyson from Dumbalk, Kay Cook from Dumbalk, Fay Sinclair Great garlic: Meeniyan’s Melody Martin from Meeniyan, Bev and Ed Hanley from Dumbalk and South Gippsland Shire Council and Cathy Waldron were pleased to see the mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt were pleased to be celebrating the Australia Day Awards at Meeniyan Garlic Festival crowned event of Memorial Hall in Leongatha last Wednesday. the year at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards, held at Memorial Hall last Wednesday night.

Happy: Scott Bindloss and Megan Williams from Toora were at the Memorial Hall in Leongatha last Wednesday for the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards, in which Scott was nominated for citizen of the year.

Great events: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, left and deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown, right congratulated Toora’s Irene Spooner, representing the Toora and District Community Bank Branch, Foster Branch and Welshpool Agency, and David Jones representing the Meeniyan Garlic Festival, on their events being nominated for the 2018 South Gippsland Event of the Year at the Australia Day Awards last Wednesday night.

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Top notch: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, left and deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown, right with the nominees for the South Gippsland Citizen of the Year, Wendy Tilling, Rob Waycott, Paula Calafiore, John Hattam, Denise Rorie, and Scott Bindloss at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards held last Wednesday in Leongatha.

Number one: South Gippsland Citizen of the Year Paula Calafiore from Mirboo North, centre, was congratulated by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt and Gippsland South MP Danny O’Brien at a ceremony held at Memorial Hall in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Old and new: representing the 2017 event of the year, Mirboo North Italian Festa at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards ceremony last Wednesday night were Rosie Ro- Proud family: Tate Moodie from Kardella was one of five nominees for South Gippsland mano and Gina Carpinteri with Peter Twigg, treasurer for the 2018 event of the year, the Youth of the Year in this year’s South Gippsland Australia Day Awards. He was supported at the awards ceremony last Wednesday night by his family, Cassie, Tara, Shane and Kath. Meeniyan Garlic Festival.

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Family fun in the sun THE Cape Family Festival was a fun family day open to the community to celebrate Cape Patersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich culture, environment, music and diverse food, with fun in the sun on Saturday.

Festivalgoers travelled from all over the region to also celebrate the Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 80th anniversary. The annual event is the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major fundraising event of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really all about running an event everyone can enjoy,â&#x20AC;? club president Mark Scott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to raise funds to rebuild all of the Sister fun: Maya and Zoe Ries from Wonthaggi enjoyed an exciting day at the Cape old facilities and merge them all together into one multi purpose facility.â&#x20AC;?

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Cool designs: Rachel Bennett painted Walker and Jameson Franksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; faces at the Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival on Saturday. The boys are from Inverloch.

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Great team: from left, Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club president Mark Scott with life By Jessica Anstice guards Callum Parkinson, Sam Parkinson, Lucas Medew and Josh Pryor helped put on a great day at the Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival on Saturday.

THE Mirboo North community is concerned VicForests called for submissions to its logging proposal over the hectic Christmas holiday season when people were least able to respond.

Fun day: from left, Shae Scott, Isla Curton, Emily Bakogiannis, Willow Bakogiannis, Charlotte Clements and, front, Molly Clark from Wonthaggi enjoyed a day out in the sun listening to live music at the Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival on Saturday.

VicForests sought submissions to its proposed Timber Release Plan, which will be considered by the VicForests board in the hope of gaining final approval to log native forest coupes in Mirboo North. The Preserve our Forests Steering Committee, of concerned residents, discovered many people had not been notified of the consultation and so informed as many people as possible and urged them to lodge submissions with VicForests. The committee asked for an extension to the consultation period, both of Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford and VicForests, but VicForests refused the request and Ms Pulford did not respond. Many residents shared their submissions with the committee and the committee thanked them for responding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our land borders the Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track Coupe and no notification was received from Vic Forests,â&#x20AC;? Mirboo North resident and teacher Marg Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first awareness of this was when I read it in our local paper. Co-owners of this property live in Frankston so they were totally unaware of the situ-

Noticeboard AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS DUMBALK Location: Memorial Park, Dumbalk Start time: 6.30pm End time: 8.30pm Description: Free community BBQ, face painting. Prize for best â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aussieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; themed costume. Please BYO chairs and drinks. Contact: Bev Hanley on 5664 4344 CORNER INLET Location: Main Street, Foster Start time: 12.00pm End time: 2.00pm Description: " childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Contact: Marg Haycroft on 0409 338 352 MEENIYAN Location: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw St Start time: 9.00am End time: 11.00am Description: Flag raising ceremony in the main street followed by guest speaker in the town hall, community BBQ and entertainment. Contact: Cathy Waldron on 0408 647 240 MIRBOO NORTH Location: Baromi Park Start time: 10.30am End time: 12.00pm Description: Flag parade, welcome to country, national anthem, announcement of Australia Day award recipients, Australia Day speech, morning tea. Contact: Thomasin Bales on 0439 378 195 KORUMBURRA Location: Coleman Park Start time: 5.00pm Description: Free face painting, music and singing. Flag raising ceremony.

AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS cont. KONGWAK Location: Kongwak Hall, Kongwak Start time: 8.30am End time: 10.30am Description: Sit down breakfast. Guest speaker: Aminah Hart, author featured on ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Australian Storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Flag raising ceremony. Contact: Burt Blackburne on 0408 036 147 LEONGATHA Location: McIndoe Park, Turner Street Start time: 8.30am End time: 11.00am Description: Guest speaker - Chelsea Taylor. Flag raising ceremony. Live music. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, sausage sizzle (free breakfast). Contact: Emma Smith on 0419 689 217 POUND CREEK Location: Pound Creek Fire Station Start time: 11.30am Description: Guest speaker followed by a free BBQ lunch. The South Gippsland Brass Band will be providing entertainment. Contact: Meg Walker on 5674 5520 VENUS BAY Location: Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club Start time: 9.00am End time: 11.00am Description:

ceremony and entertainment. Contact: Julian Seri on 0438 332 126 POOL PARTY - MIRBOO NORTH Location: Mirboo North Pool, Jordan Way Start time: 11.00am End time: 7.00pm Description: $5 entry includes pool entry, jumping castle,

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WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree trimming: Foster, Mount Best, Dumbalk East Roadside slashing: Jumbunna, Turtons Creek School crossing construction: Foster Road, Fish Creek Road stabilising: McGleads Road, Gardiners Road & Victory Avenue, Foster Unsealed road drainage: Toora Gunyah, Dollar, Korumburra, Wild Dog Valley, Strzelecki Road reconstruction: Hudsons Road, Leongatha South Road rehabilitation: Main South Road, Ranceby & Falls Road, Fish Creek Footpath renewal: Ogilvy Street, Leongatha Road construction: Korumburra Show Grounds Drainage upgrade: Coopers Road, Foster Reseal preparation: Hazel Park Kerb renewal: Reserve Street, Port Franklin, Falls Road, Fish Creek, Coopers Road, Foster Drainage maintenance: Lower Franklin Road, Foster & Lower Toora Road, Bennison Guardrail adjustment: Bass Valley Road, Bena Guardrail installation: Farmers Road, Dumbalk North & South Road, Loch

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ation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track coupe is situated on Old Thorpdale Road which is part of the tourist drive that is featured on the Mirboo North Country tourist brochure.â&#x20AC;? In its submission, the committee considers VicForests had not complied with its statutory requirements and policy guidelines concerning both community consultation and field studies. The committee believed it was inappropriate for the Timber Release Plan and amendments to be in the public domain, and believed these should be withdrawn until all statutory obligations are fulfilled. For further information email preserveourforestsmn@yahoo.com or call 0408 319 397.

Stolen bike recovered POLICE have reunited a boy with his hard earned bike and nabbed a serial thief in the process. Wonthaggi Police recovered the electric bike from a Wonthaggi home on Thursday. The bike was stolen from a Wonthaggi North home on January 10. The boy had worked for two years to save for the $1200 bike. Police conducted an investigation, with help from the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, and managed to identify and locate a 25 year old man at the house. The bike was recovered and a small cannabis crop was found during the arrest. The bike had sustained some damage. The alleged offender from Warrnambool was put before the Wonthaggi Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court on Friday and he was remanded in custody to appear at the Warrnambool Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court at a later date. He will face charges relating to the bike theft and other charges he was already on bail for.

Drink drivers shock police POLICE detected three high range drink drivers in less than three hours on Sunday afternoon. The first occurred after a minor collision in Cowes at 5pm. A 47 year old woman from Footscray returned an extremely high preliminary breath test and was so intoxicated she was unable to provide an evidential breath test. She was subsequently taken to the Wonthaggi Hospital for a blood test. Police were awaiting the results yesterday (Monday). At 6.30pm, a 46 year old man from Leongatha was detected at a random breath testing site in Leongatha. He returned a reading of .154. His vehicle was impounded and he will face the Korumburra Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court at a later date. At 7.55pm, a 46 year old man at Coronet Bay was detected after police were tipped off about his dangerous driving by a concerned person. He returned a reading of .156 and his licence was immediately suspended. He will also face court at a later date.

Police blitz POLICE will be out in force this Australia Day long weekend in a bid to keep the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads safe. Police will take part in the state-wide Operation Amity, which will focus on driver fatigue. This week, police will be also targeting roadworks zones to ensure motorists drive safely and obey speed limits.

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Celebrate Australia Day across the region EVERY corner of South Gippsland will be alive with Australia Day celebrations this Friday. Whether it is a sausage sizzle in Venus Bay, jumping castles in Mirboo North or a relaxed breakfast in Inverloch, there is sure to be something on for the entire family. As is the tradition, this public holiday has pulled together community organisations and dedicated locals to put on what is sure to be a splendid show of patriotism. Here is what is on in the region:

Leongatha

McIndoe Park on Turner Street will come alive with childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment, live music and a free sausage sizzle following the Australia Day ceremony. Former Leongatha resident Chelsea Taylor will lead the proceedings as keynote speaker. Ms Taylor has held positions and major contacts with Visa, NAB, Bank of New Zealand and Westpac, and worked with hundreds of corporate clients and dozens of banks across the Asia-Pacific region. Tarwin Lowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jennifer Holm and the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will perform following the speech and flag raising ceremony conducted by Leongatha Scouts. Chris Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffee van will be on site and Lyric Theatre and the SES have come together to lend the stage and tent. The ceremony commences at 8.30am and will run until 11am.

chise group in Australia. He received the Order of Australia Medal in 2009 for his generous active services to a number of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charities. Local singing group Serenity will lead the national anthem before the event concludes with a barbeque.

Wonthaggi

Wonthaggi Rotary Club will host an Australia Day breakfast at Wonthaggi Town Hall for the community from 8am. Formal celebrations will kick off around 9am with a guest speaker from Wonthaggi Police Station offering a keynote speech. Rotary Club members will then present awards to local community groups and individuals the organisation believes have contributed to the area.

Inverloch

Australia Day celebrations have been organised by the Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch and will commence at 11am at the Inverloch Cenotaph. Attending will be local guest speaker Alan Gostelow. Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anabelle Bremner will deliver a reading of My Country. Wonthaggi U3A Choir will perform along with a flag raising, face painting and a free Inverloch Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Sausage Sizzle. All are invited to the RSL Hall for a cup of tea and light refreshments following the ceremony. Seating with some undercover protection is available and toilets for people with disabilities are inside the Community Hub.

Meeniyan

Venus Bay

People will gather in Whitelaw Street for the raising of the flag by Tarwin Valley Primary School captains at 9am. South Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath will be in attendance at the Meeniyan Town Hall where Meeniyanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizen of the Year nominees will be acknowledged. Australia Day ambassador Paul Wheelton OAM will deliver a keynote speech. For more than 30 years, Mr Wheelton has been managing director and owner of the Budget Rent a Car fran-

Locals can celebrate Australia Day by the beach alongside the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club in style. The lifesavers are putting on free egg and bacon rolls, so head on down for a patriotic breakfast with friends before enjoying time in the sand. South Gippsland Shire Councillor Alyson Skinner will be in attendance helping out on the barbeque until 11am.

Kongwak

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wak celebrations. Author of the book How I Met Your Father, Mrs Hart will offer an insight into her fascinating journey at Kongwak Hall where South Gippsland Shire Council will help to supply the annual breakfast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aminah has got a really interesting story,â&#x20AC;? local organiser Burt Blackburne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has been through some challenging times and come out the other side. It is going to be a great event. We love to get a hall full of people getting together, most come back every year.â&#x20AC;? Celebrations will commence at 8.30am.

Pound Creek

and the brass band and a singer will be performing Australian classics. The ceremony will include a flag parade, the presentation of the Mirboo North Australia Day awards, and the announcement of the South Gippsland award winners. This will be followed by a sausage sizzle by the Wednesday Warriors and cakes from the Country Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association.

Dumbalk

A free community barbecue will be held in Memorial Park from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, along with face painting and a prize for best Aussie themed costume. BYO chairs and drinks.

Pound Creek Fire Station is set to host the 2018 Australia Day event with a guest speaker to be confirmed. The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will perform while audiences can enjoy a free barbeque lunch. The event will commence at 11.30am.

Corner Inlet

Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street will host the Australia Day celebrations this year with a range of family friendly activities. Locals can enjoy a free barbeque accompanied by live musical entertainment. A wide range of community market stalls will be out on the town, along with raffles and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Celebrations will commence at midday and will conclude at 2pm.

Mirboo North

For those wanting to cool off this Australia Day, head on down to Mirboo North pool where a big party will be taking place. The Jordan Way facilities will be open from 11am until 7pm with a plethora of summer activities to keep the entire family entertained. Food trucks will be onsite, as well as a barbeque and jumping castle while pool partiers can enjoy games on the big inflatable. An official ceremony will be held at 10.30am in Baromi Park. South Gippsland Shire councillor Ray Argento and Jason Yeap OAM will be the guest speakers,

Fit women: the Cape Aquathon was keenly contested in Cape Paterson on Sunday. From left, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second place-getter Sarah Lester and winner Alice Baquie congratulate each other on their respective success. Full story and more photos on back page and page 51.

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Congregation farewells Smiths BARRY and Margaret Smith were farewelled by the congregation of Wonthaggi Christian Life Centre recently.

Over 12 years as Christian Religious Education (CRE) teacher at Wonthaggi Primary School and a CRE support officer for South Gippsland for 10 years, Barry and Margaret have seen many children th Their final service also celebrated Barry’s 70 in the community grow up. birthday and the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary They have worked with Berry Street (Children in in 2017. Crisis), served 15 years as honorary probation youth Migrating from England in 1973, Barry worked at officers for Community Services, worked with Gate the SEC Yallourn W Power Station until 1994 when House for Teen Challenge (drug and other addictions he felt called to serve his church and completed stud- rehabilitation centre), Lifeline, Victims of Crime ies at Harvest Bible College. Support Group, Meals on Wheels and also the InterThe couple arrived in Wonthaggi on Sunday, Church Council . March 6, 1997 to pastor the Wonthaggi Christian For 17 years they were involved with the WontLife Centre. haggi Carols By Candlelight. Another highlight has Within the church, they have led a youth and kids been their involvement with the Wonthaggi RSL. group, children’s church and bible study while carry- Barry is the chaplain of the RSL, which he will be ing out pastoral care duties. continuing into his retirement, and Margaret has helped with Anzac Day and Christmas preparations. While they felt a heavy heart on their last day as leaders of the church, they are excited to hand the reins of their beloved ministry over to Darren and Karen Evans.

Great collections: Meeniyan’s Lindsay Fromhold is looking forward to the annual Stamp and Coin Fair at the Korumburra RSL on Friday, January 26.

Celebrating philately THE newly formed Korumburra Stamp Club is hosting its second annual Stamp and Coin Fair at the Korumburra RSL, 34 Mine Road on Friday, January 26.

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The fair will kick off at 9am and continue until 4pm. Stamp and coin dealers from Gippsland and Melbourne will be attending so collectors will be able to purchase that elusive or new coin and bank note. Lots of catalogues and accessories will be available. Collectors are invited to buy, sell or just have their collections valued. Entry is $2 which includes a ticket for the raffle. The Korumburra Stamp Club members now have a display of stamps on show at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum. Korumburra Stamp Club invites you to their friendly and informative meetings at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Korumburra RSL. Come along with your questions about stamp collecting and learn the finer points of philately. You might even find that elusive stamp missing from your collection. Join stamp discussions or just listen and learn. For more information contact Lindsay on 5664 7309 or Peter on 5655 2521.

THE Australian Red Cross Blood Service mobile donor centre is in Leongatha from Tuesday, January 23 to Friday, February 2 at Gippsland Southern Health Service. There are only 20 appointments available during this visit for people to book to donate. One in three Australians will need blood or a blood product in their lifetime, but only one in 30 currently donates. Call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or visit www.donateblood.com.au for more information.

So long: from left, Pastor Barry and Margaret Smith hand over the reins of Wonthaggi Christian Life Centre to Karen and Darren Evans, watched by Ian Kruithoff from the Australian Christian Churches.

Patriotic fun: from left, Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) members Rhys Bennett, Sophie Glasson, Elisabeth Zagon and Nick Zagon are looking forward to Australia Day at the Venus Bay SLSC. Venus Bay SLSC is having an Australia Day breakfast from 9am to 11am at the Venus Bay SLSC. It will be a hot long weekend, so it is important for all beachgoers to swim between the flags.

Nearly there: work on the long awaited school crossing at Fish Creek Primary School is nearing completion. It is expected the crossing will be available for use when school starts from Tuesday, January 30.

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OPINIONS

Bald Hills praise

Missed opportunity

THE Tarwin Lower Mechanics Hall is very appreciative of the grants received from the Bald Hills Wind farm.

I AM a niece of the late Robert (Bob) Barguss, one of the two Koonwarra men who did not return home from World War Two to enjoy life with their families and who endured the starvation, squalid living conditions, cruelty and deprivations of the Burma Railway.

In 2016 we received a grant to assist with the painting of the inside of the hall. The balance of the cost was contributed from South Gippsland Shire Council, and also from our funds raised from the market days and functions. This year we received funding from Bald Hills to replace all the guttering on the hall. The work has now been completed and will greatly reduce damage to the hall from the derelict guttering. The Bald Hills Wind Farm is to be congratulated and thanked for the funding it has provided to the local community for projects such as ours. Brian Hetherton, chairman, Tarwin Lower Mechanics Hall Inc.

I am astonished, upset and so disappointed that South Gippsland Shire Council chose to name an unnamed road “Darshan” after some unknown, obscure word of possible Hindu origin, when they had the great opportunity to permanently commemorate the names of two fine men from the local area who gave their all to help retain the privileges the local residents of that area enjoy today (The Star, January 3, 2018). I would urge the local residents and council to rethink the naming of this road, and to seriously consider changing the name to include the names of one or preferable both of

Letters to the Editor

these worthy men who served their community so faithfully in its time of need. June Harvey, Drouin.

Motorcycle track concerns

I WAS surprised to learn this week that the Leongatha Motorcycle Club has submitted a planning application to use the land at 85 Merrick Track, Leongatha South for motorcycle track events on weekdays. Apparently South Gippsland Shire Council received this application three months ago, yet residents affected by the application were not contacted or informed by them at any time. The matter appears to have been kept under wraps. We now have only 14 days left to submit objections. The Leongatha Motorcycle Club has been using the land for some time. However to allow them to do so on weekdays will be detrimental to the area.

As well as bushfire safety, noise and environmental concerns, this would reduce the income of the town by affecting its amenities. Leongatha is midway between Wilsons Prom and Phillip Island, and is known for its natural attractions. The immediate area has 11 bed and breakfast businesses which would see reduced tourism, our reputation as a wildlife haven will be compromised, and the increased noise will affect serious play on the golf course. It may well drive the wildlife further afield. Leongatha Golf Club relies on its regulars and will also be affected if this application is approved. A better alternative would be the existing track at Outtrim, which is better suited to daytime events. Residents are encouraged to submit objections before the deadline of January 28 to enable council to properly evaluate the application. Carolyn Burton, Leongatha South. Editor’s note: South Gippsland Shire Council said the Leongatha

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Motorcycle Club’s application is for permission to hold two extra events a year: an Australian Off-road Championship event and a local event with a limited number of motorcycles. The application is not for general weekday use.

Film a must see

DON’T miss The Post, now showing at Leongatha’s Stadium Four Cinema complex. It raises open government and freedom of the press. The drama arises from the rivalry between The New York Times and The Washington Post, and the dilemma facing Kathryn Graham, editor of The Post’s board. The film opens with a shoot-out between US and Viet Cong forces, resulting in US wounded being helicoptered out and several body bags being zipped up. Military analyst Daniel Ellsberg, an employee of the Rand Corporation, accompanied the US soldiers and recorded the event. On a plane back to the US, he

is summoned by Secretary of State Robert McNamara who wants his opinion on the progress of the Vietnam War. Ellsberg replies he believes it was at a stalemate and McNamara emphatically states that if “stalemate “ is the case, the US is losing the war. However on arriving back in the US, McNamara proclaims to the waiting press that the latest engagements have been big successes. Ellsberg’s reaction is to break into the Rand Corporation and make copies of a massive secret study of the war’s history and current status. The copies are sent first to the The New York Times, and, after desperate efforts by senior journalists, to The Post. The Times editors and owners are charged with revealing information detrimental to US security. The Post’s financial position is precarious, so the pressure on Kathryn Graham, as the final decisionmaker, is immense. Go along and enjoy this gripping and important film. Wilma Western, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX

What are your plans for Australia Day? E D I T O R I A L Debate should not weaken our pride IN the lead-up to Australia Day in recent years, public conversation has turned to the appropriateness of the date on which we celebrate our national day.

January 26 marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in Australia and the creation of the country we now know as Australia. To many Indigenous people, the day is known as ‘invasion day’ because the arrival of the First Fleet also sparked the beginning of hostilities between Indigenous and European people, and the upheaval of life as Indigenous people knew it. It is for this reason that people opposed to January 26 being our national day are calling for change. More locally, there is a campaign for the name of the federal electorate of McMillan to be changed given the involvement of explorer Angus McMillan in the massacre of Indigenous people. That is a more pressing issue in South Gippsland given McMillan’s direct involvement in atrocities. At this stage, Australia Day remains on January 26 and the community is urged to celebrate all that we treasure about living in Australia by attending community events this Friday. If enough Australians want to change the date of Australia Day, then, like the issue of same sex marriage, any widespread support for change will no doubt be considered by our parliamentarians and perhaps be even put to a national vote of some description. Until then, let’s be proud of being Australian.

“I’m working in the afternoon and then I’ll be heading to the Espy in Inverloch to celebrate.” Georgia Edwards, Koonwarra.

“I’ll be skiing up at Lakes Entrance with my family.” Kiera Brown, Koonwarra.

“I think some of the family are coming around so we’ll probably have a barbeque.” Julie Drysdale, Leongatha.

“I might go to the Leongatha Australia Day ceremony.” Heather Canning, Leongatha.

Anglicare Victoria opens in Wonthaggi ANGLICARE Victoria is responding to community needs in the Bass Coast region, after opening an office in Wonthaggi yesterday (Monday). Anglicare Victoria’s Gippsland regional director Jane Anderson said while services have been provided to children and the Bass Coast region for decades, moving services into Wonthaggi will provide greater access for the community.

“Opening in Wonthaggi shows there are real needs that require on the ground support. It’s a way to strengthen partnerships and address community service requirements for the surrounding area and the South Gippsland corridor,” she said. “Our aim is to meet the pressing needs that exist within the local community and alleviate hardship for future generations so we can help end the cycle of disadvantage.”

Programs and support available at Wonthaggi will include family services, out of home care, Cradle to Kinder, financial counselling, Gippsland Community Legal Service and youth services. The office at Shop 7-8/1 Billson Street (opposite the post office) was opened by Ms Anderson and Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield. The opening included a smoking ceremony by the Boonwurrung Bunurong people.

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Torch and some spare batteries

Non-electric pump with alternative water supply i.e. pool, tank or dam

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Fossil watch: VicRoads is prepared for the possibility of finding dinosaur fossils during construction of the Black Spur realignment of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. The site has been the location of fossil discoveries in the past and more fossils could well be there. Yesterday (Monday), VicRoads staff drilled core samples in the ground in a bid to know what fossils may look like in order to avoid destroying a fossil site of significance during construction of the realignment. On site at Koonwarra were, from left, palaeontology experts at Museum Victoria, Pat and Tom Rich, Swinburne University PhD student Julia Shuvalova from Russia, Deakin University School of Engineering lecturer in industrial design Kaja Antlej and visiting student Jorge Lopes.

$1.29m gold stash still missing, 140 years on A TALE of stolen treasure possibly still hidden in South Gippsland began in Sydney in the August of 1877.

The Oriental Bank of Sydney sent 30,000 gold wreath sovereigns in six boxes on the Royal Mail Steam Ship Avoca, bound for modern day Sri Lanka for auction. On arrival in Melbourne, the coins were transferred to the SS China, but the theft of 5000 coins was not noticed until the SS China reached Galle, Ceylon, on August 29, 1877. When the distinctive wreath sovereigns began appearing in the colony of Victoria, detectives focused their investigation on the Avoca’s carpenter, Martin Wiberg. He had been discharged in Melbourne after a quarrel with a superior. Police believed only a man skilled with tools could have been capable of the theft. During the journey from Sydney to Melbourne, Wiberg had been asked to repair the lock on the strong room in which the coins were kept. He is believed to have made an imprint of the key in wax and made himself a copy, stealing the coins during rough weather to disguise any noise he made. One report is that Wiberg augered holes in his toolbox and concealed the sovereigns in it, carrying the toolbox to his home in Williamstown without any suspicion. The Argus newspaper of 1938 reported, “Possibly he sealed the gold in a number of small wooden boxes and threw them overboard to a confederate when the Avoca was passing the lovely Anderson’s Inlet. A few boxes, perhaps a few hundred pounds worth of gold, might have been lost, but the thieves might reasonably have expected to land most of their spoils.” After leaving the Avoca, Wiberg is believed to have built a hut by the west branch of the Tarwin River at Tarwin Lower for his wife and daughter, on land he had previously selected, using the sovereigns to fund the purchase of building materials. The Argus newspaper continued that Wiberg was sending regular consignments of soap to Melbourne. Police suspicious of his role in the theft found sovereigns embedded in the soap. Another report indicates Wiberg was giving coins to his father-in-law Charles Brackley, who demanded more money. When Wiberg refused, Brackley is believed to have reported him to police. Four police were sent to Tarwin Lower to find Wiberg and by chance, met him at the Powlett River and found him with 40 sovereigns. Two detectives took Wiberg to Griffiths Point (now San Remo) police lockup, while two others searched his hut at Tarwin Lower. With no sign of the coins, they hid in the bushes and

watched an associate of Wiberg take a carpenter’s plane from the hut into the bush. Police found the plane and cut it open. Out fell 56 sovereigns. After six weeks in custody, Wiberg returned to the Tarwin River with police to show them where the remaining 2300 sovereigns were hidden in a billy in river mud. During the search, Wiberg punched one of the police officers in the stomach, winding him, and ran into the bush. Wiberg is then believed to have camped at Bear Gully near Walkerville, where he outran Aboriginal trackers sent to find him and evaded police for five months. After Wiberg was seen three times at Waratah Bay, police dispatched two detectives. They noticed footprints entering the water at Point Smythe, near Venus Bay, and concluded Wiberg was swimming across Anderson Inlet to what is now Inverloch. The police decided to travel back to the Inverloch side of the inlet and keep watch. That afternoon the police were on a bush track near Eagles Nest when they saw Wiberg approaching. The police hid behind bushes but Wiberg saw them when he was about 50 yards away, and doubled back and began sprinting. Wiberg jumped down a cliff over 12 feet high and started running towards the water. The police fired three shots and one passed close to Wiberg’s head, which made him stop and put his hands in the air and say “I give up, I give up”. Wiberg was arrested and taken to Melbourne for sentencing. A crowd of some 5000 people gathered on Melbourne’s Princes Bridge to watch police bring him into the city. He received five years hard labour. After his release from jail, Wiberg travelled to Hobart where he bought a yacht and returned to Waratah Bay. He parked the yacht near Waratah Bay and rowed a small boat to shore to collect some goods. When he left the shore to return to the yacht, the weather turned rough and his small boat was washed ashore near Yanakie the next day. It was presumed Martin Wiberg had drowned, as he was never seen again. However 20 years later, a person from Melbourne was on a holiday in Norway and believed Wiberg was there as a publican of a hotel. Only about 1500 of the sovereigns were accounted for and the other 3500 may be buried in the Inverloch/ Tarwin region. In 1904, an Inverloch farmer was cutting firewood when he noticed a small canvas parcel in the wood. Upon opening it, he found 75 sovereigns minted in 1877 that would have been placed there by Wiberg. The other sovereigns - more than 1000 - were given to a hunter, Joseph Pearce, Wiberg was staying with at

Bear Gully. They were given to Pearce to buy a boat in Melbourne and bring back to Bear Gully for Wiberg to escape with. Pearce was also arrested after police were tipped off about the sovereigns being used to purchase the craft. Pearce was charged with being an accessory and was given 12 months jail. Sources: Anthony Benetti, The Argus newspaper, website martinwiberg.net

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Geeks gather at Coal Creek GEEKS from across the region and beyond enjoyed a fun filled day at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum’s annual GeekFest in Korumburra on Sunday.

Guests came decked out in full costume with many in medieval, cosplay or steampunk attire. Coal Creek park coordinator Rowena Ashley said the day was a huge success. “This year’s GeekFest was better than last year because of the guest speakers,” she said. “We had a lot of people who have come in previous years come back and also a lot of new people come through. “A large percentage of the guests come from out of Gippsland which is great and it’s good to see the event grow.” Guests had the opportunity of role playing and desktop games, listening to guest speakers Craig Fison, Joe Italiano, Matthew Lee, Alexandra Tynan and Jennifer Windt, exploring market stalls and a gathering of Dr Whos.

Bow and arrow: Kellie Bolitho from Korumburra embraced the geeky atmosphere at the Coal Creek GeekFest in Korumburra on Sunday.

Dress ups: Dean Collard and Dave Proctor from Leongatha dressed up as medieval characters for the Coal Creek GeekFest in Korumburra on Sunday.

Costume play: Emma Kruithof and Jesse Penny from Mirboo North dressed as their Funky outfit: Zoe Sargant from Koonwarfavourite characters at the Coal Creek Geek- ra joined in on the Cosplay fun at the Coal Decked out: from left, Brendan Clark, Blake Clark, Phillip Nicholls and Dan Croatto from Creek GeekFest in Korumburra on Sunday. Leongatha got into the spirit of the GeekFest at Coal Creek, Korumburra on Sunday. Fest in Korumburra on Sunday.

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Financial planning and accounting rolled into one AN intimate knowledge of both accounting and financial planning has prompted Kristian Gray to open up his own business.

Education support: One successful Federation Training student discusses her plans with her learning support assistant in order to achieve academic success.

Federation Training success stories WITH over 85 years’ experience in training and education, Federation Training has cemented itself as Gippsland’s local TAFE.

With 10 campuses from Melbourne’s outer east and across Gippsland, Federation Training provides local learning opportunities for vocational education students in the region with a diverse range of training programs and specially designed learning environments. The provider offers its students opportunities to get hands-on and develop real skills and experience in their chosen industry in uniquely regional educational locations. Offering guidance to students with individual and diverse needs, three full-time student services advisors and 14 learning support assistants are now spread throughout the institute’s 10 campuses and across six local government areas in Gippsland. One student to have benefitted from the help of a learning support assistant was able to complete her Early Childhood Education studies last year, despite English being her second language.

“The learning support assistant broke down the written text for me and assisted me to understand the course material,” she said. Another student undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) had additional caring responsibilities at home. “I was referred to a student services advisor, and arrangements were made for additional assistance in class, to help me catch up to the rest of the class,” she said. At the end of the 2017 academic year, the student completed the Intermediate VCAL certificate and is looking forward to go onto Senior VCAL in 2018. These are simply two individual case studies highlighting the engagement and student support services available at Federation Training’s facilities. The Victorian Government proudly supports Federation Training and it is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the TAFE sector providing industry and the community with the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. For more information, contact Federation Training now on 1300 133 717 or send an email to enquiries@federationtraining.edu.au

Engage Wealth Solutions is the new name for the business which incorporates both accounting and financial planning. Has opened up in Compass Arcade , Leongatha; upstairs from the hairdresser off 18a McCartin Street. G r a y, a s p e c i a l i s t s e l f m a n a g e d superannuation fund adviser, and fully qualified accountant with 14 and a half years experience, is all set to take on the challenge after moving into the new business last week. The move comes after changes in the local finance sector with Gray seeing it as a good opportunity to have a 'crack' on his own. “I have spent the last 14 and a half years with Fawcett and Pickersgill but with the two owners deciding to go their own way it was an appropriate time to move; something I've been contemplating for a while,” Mr Gray said. Kristian completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in accounting, banking and finance at Victoria University then moved into Melbourne based accounting firm Quin and Bourke for nearly three years . Being a Leongatha lad, having attended both local primary and secondary schools, Gray was invited into accounting back home town by Jim Fawcett. In recent times Mr Gray has completed a graduate diploma in financial planning and finished a masters in this field last year. He works with Affinia Financial Advisors Limited, “partnering with advisors to ensure the only advice possible is the best possible advice”. “I can pretty much provide a one stop shop for accounting services and financial planning. I already do a lot of self managed super funds for businesses, farmers and mum and dad investors.” “We do a lot of background work for each

Up and running: Kristian Gray, left, has just opened Engage Wealth Solutions in the Compass Arcade, Leongatha. Working with him will be Kate Lew Ton. client to know what their different circumstances are and the whole industry is highly regulated in terms of disclosure of fees and service provision.” The company logo is made up of green and gold colours; the colours of the Leongatha Football Netball Club of which Gray is a passionate supporter and past player, having served many roles with the club. Assisting Mr Gray in the business is Kate Lew Ton who will act as client service coordinator; making appointments, inputting client data into the computer and developing policies and procedures for the business. Kate was formerly at the NAB for seven years in the agribusiness and business banking areas dealing with term deposits, lending and customer service. She is also well known as the event director at Inverloch's parkrun and run director for the Koonwarra parkrun.

Fire safety a priority at Bass Coast Health SOME trees and other vegetation posing bushfire risk to Wonthaggi Hospital will be removed on the advice of the Country Fire Authority (CFA), and following consultation with Bass Coast Shire Council and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).

Bass Coast Health Chief Executive Jan Child said the safety of patients, staff and visitors was priority. “With the predictions of an extreme fire danger period this summer, we have been advised that certain trees and undergrowth within 40 metres of the hospital must be removed to ensure maximum fire mitigation,” she said. Independent assessments have been undertaken by both an arborist and land management specialist, and both companies have confirmed that none of the trees planned for removal are indigenous to the area. Bass Coast Health has met with the CFA, DELWP and Bass Coast Shire on a number of occasions to assess the situation, consider the independent reports and develop an agreed plan. The CFA’s assistant chief officer for the South

East Trevor Owen said it was important that all properties were well prepared for the summer period, and the hospital was no exception. “We need to avoid bushfire getting into the hospital building and the best way to reduce bushfire risk is through vegetation removal,” he said. Where possible, trees will be pruned rather than removed. The arborist’s report also identified some trees on site that need removing because of their risk to patients and visitors as a result of falling limbs and scattering of seed-like nuts. “We have had instances of heavy branches falling across roads and pathways, hitting cars and narrowly missing people,” Ms Child said. “There have been occasions when patients, visitors and staff have slipped on the nuts covering the ground, resulting in significant injuries.” Ms Child said Bass Coast Health has received funding to install a fire sprinkler system throughout the hospital, which will further decrease risk to patients and the project will start in the coming weeks with the aim that is be completed before next summer. “We are committed to taking whatever action is needed to ensure the safety of everyone at our hospital,” she said. The tree removal will start on Wednesday and will aim to be completed within two weeks.

Celebrate Australia Day across Gippsland South THE Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien encourages people and communities throughout the Gippsland South Electorate to celebrate and enjoy Australia Day 2018. Mr O’Brien said local Australia Day events were being held in towns across Gippsland South, providing an opportunity to welcome new citizens and to celebrate everything that is great about Australia. “Australia Day is a time of the year where we pause and reflect on the privilege of being Australian,” Mr O’Brien said. “These events are a chance to celebrate the people who make our region special; and to welcome new Australians who are going to make our com-

munity even stronger. “Citizens of the Year will be recognised across many towns in Gippsland South on Australia Day. These people have worked tirelessly to make our region a better place to live. “Enjoy your Australia Day whether than means putting a sausage on the barbie, attending a public event or simply getting together with family and friends. “I thank all the community groups and councils who are hosting the community celebrations, and making this public recognition possible.” Mr O’Brien will be attending Australia Day events in Gormandale, Rosedale, Sale, Seaspray and Dumbalk. For a full list of local Australia Day events, check today’s Star.

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Market makes fresh return THE Leongatha Farmers Market is returning in the new year with even more fresh food to fill local pantries.

This Saturday marks the first market of 2018

at Community College Gippsland which will see a scrumptious variety of local produce on offer along with musical entertainment, face painting and a jumping castle providing fun for the whole family. Market coordinator Julie Curtis said the Austra-

Farm fresh: The Leongatha Farmers Market will have a wide range of fresh produce on offer this weekend at Community College Gippsland.

lia Day long weekend and warm weather will surely make for a fabulous day. “The farmers market will be in full swing with lots of summer produce and delicious eats. We are always looking for new stalls, in particular fresh food stalls,” she said. “We have organised some live Australian style music with Peter Stanly and Dave Ashby playing on the day. Face painting will be available and the Ruby CFA will be there with their fire truck to do educational fire demonstrations.” Over 25 producers have already registered for the fresh food component of the market, with more crafters banding together in conjunction with the Makers Market in the Community Garden car park. “Clare Williams organises local handmade craft

stalls which were extremely popular before Christmas,” Ms Curtis said. “If you need something unique and special, the Makers Market is the perfect place to find it.” “We have a variety of children’s wooden toys made by the Leongatha Men’s Shed, as well as handmade toys from a crafter in Warragul. They are so beautiful and reasonably priced. We also have garden sculptures on offer which have been very popular.” This farmers market will see the best garlic South Gippsland has to offer along with delicious mushrooms, fabulous honey, beautiful berries and the freshest of veggies, as well as organic yogurt, halloumi, kefir, and quark. “We are also hoping to include a local potato grower and a organic avocado

Gourmet offers: The range of craft goods and fresh produce keep the locals coming back every time at the Leongatha Farmers Market. producer to the list,” Ms Curtis said. The market will com-

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Comedic double Dave bill WONTHAGGI Workmen’s Club will be erupting with laughter this weekend when Dave Hughes and Dave O’Neil come to town this Saturday.

Good laugh: Dave O’Neil has a habit of leaving audiences in stitches, which he is sure to do this Saturday at Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

The dynamic double Dave bill will offer audiences an evening of sheer hilarity as the comedians offer their take on Gippsland. Saturday is not the first time the duo have graced the Wonthaggi stage, with audiences applauding the pair for a fantastic show following their last trip to South Gippsland. Dave Hughes is a household name in comedy with an extensive history on television, having presented upbeat news on The Project following recurring spots on Rove Live and Before The Game. This year “Hughesy” moved his hit radio show with Kate Langbroek over to the Fox Network after years on Melbourne’s KIIS FM. The duo has just returned for a new season of

Hughesy and Kate for 2018. Hughesy met his wife Holly, a journalist, in 2002. The couple have three children together, from which Hughesy produces plenty of comedic material. Dave O’Neil has been in the business of comedy for over 20 years and is one of Australia’s most recognisable stand up comics, having performed at 16 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals and at dozens of comedy clubs nationally. Aside from his time on stage the comedian is also the successful writer of a number of successful titles including The Summer of ’82, Everything Tastes Better Crumbed…, and other BIG Statements. The pair are sure to leave Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club in stitches this Saturday with doors opening at 8.30pm. The Star is giving away four double passes. Check out our official Facebook page to go into the draw.

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RSL hits the right note LEONGATHA RSL will have toes tapping and heads bopping in 2018 with musical entertainment on the first Friday of every month.

ily Murdica is set to be the first cab off the rank with a performance booked for February 2. “It is my first gig in Leongatha and I am looking forward to it. I have a lot of friends and family from down that way so it will be

great to perform for them. Hopefully we can bring together a lot of people for a great night,” she said. “I cover a mix of genres so there will be something for everybody.” The 25 year old started teaching herself to play the Drouin musician Emguitar 10 years ago, but said she has been singing for as long as she can remember. “Mum thinks I started singing before I could talk,” Ms Murdica said. “People tell me I my sound is a bit country and I never intended for it to sound like that but people enjoy it. I book a lot of weddings, functions and I play a fair few pub gigs.” Ms Murdica credits Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Cold Chisel and Creedence Clearwater Revival, as influences on her music, which is primarily cover versions of her favourite songs. The relief teacher enjoys playing live shows for audiences and has been performing since she built up the courage five years ago. “It’s going to be a great night,” she said. Ms Murdica’s covers can be found on Facebook Strumming soulfully: Drouin’s Emily Murdica is and Youtube. To book a set to wow the crowds at Leongatha RSL on Friday, ticket, contact Leongatha February 2. RSL on 5662 2747.

Get it all at Gecko AFTER running Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek for 10 years, owners Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester were ready for a change.

So, they decided to close the doors over winter last year to convert part of the shop into a 20 seat cafe and a lovely courtyard seating area. After intensely renovating for two months using all local tradespeople, the Gecko Studio Gallery and the new Headquarters Cafe was reopened in September last year. Kerry said the cafe was created to enhance their business, but they still have the gallery space with exhibitions coming in monthly, as well as picture framing, an extensive range of art supplies and artisan giftware. “In the cafe, we focus on fresh, healthy food and delicious sweets. We specialise in cakes from A Seasoned Kitchen, which is locally operated in Fish Creek by Stacey Bright,” she said. “We have become well known for our delicious fresh salads.” Kerry said the cafe is a

New angle: Refuge Cove Cruises enables visitors to see Wilsons Promontory National Park in a fresh light – from the sea, including this close up view of skull rock.

See the Prom from the sea REFUGE Cove Cruises is now taking bookings for their cruise at Wilsons Promontory, allowing visitors to explore previously hard to access parts of Wilsons Promontory National and Marine Parks. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the east coast of the Prom with its spectacular granite cliffs and sheltered coves. With daily departures planned, highlights of the tour include the famous sheltered blue waters of Refuge Cove, Waterloo Bay and the heritage listed Wilsons Promontory Lightstation. Visitors will enjoy lunch on board the brand new 42 seat catamaran built locally in Inverloch and have a close-up view of some of the richest and most diverse habitats in Australia for spotting wildlife. The waters in the region support dolphins, sharks, seals and migrating whales, as well as a rich diversity of birdlife, including albatross, shearwater, fairy prions, little penguins and white-bellied sea eagles. “The wildlife and geography on this tour are nothing short of breathtaking, and to date, visitation to this side of the Prom has been

relatively low. Our plan to operate daily departures opens up visitation to guests from around the world, as well as the domestic visitor,” Jason Bingham, director of Refuge Cove Cruises, said. The full day cruise coasts past the nearby island of Kanowna, which supports a breeding colony of Australian fur seals. The area has fascinating geology, with Cleft Island often referred to as Skull Rock due to its remarkable shape. The operation supports a team of local guides who provide an entertaining interpretation of the coastline and park, its history, the Indigenous custodians, geology and wildlife. The vessel has been specifically designed with a bow door to provide convenient access for passengers directly onto the beach at Refuge Cove. Once at Refuge Cove, there will be plenty of free time to explore the national park or take a swim in the azure waters. Tours depart daily, weather permitting from Port Welshpool. The cost of the tour is $225 per adult, $135 per child and family bookings for two adults and two children start from $575. To book phone 0418 789 916 or visit www.refugecovecruises.com.au

Art and coffee: Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek, owned by Michael Lester and Kerry Spokes, now features Headquarters Cafe, the place to go for fresh, healthy food and great coffee. great place to meet, for locals and visitors. “Despite being busy, we always have time for locals to find a seat and have a coffee,” she said. Coffee is of course a staple of the cafe. “We use unique wood roasted artisan coffee, created using the Ricci method, which we source from Brunswick,” Kerry said. While the cafe has proved to be hugely popular, the gallery has definite-

ly not taken a back seat. “We have managed to merge the gallery with the cafe, without compromising the calibre of the gallery side of our business,” Kerry said. “We worked really hard to ensure that.” The monthly opening format has changed, now held on Friday evenings, rather than Sunday afternoons which Kerry said had been a popular decision. “The current show, Pic-

turesque, is a large group exhibition which will be on display until February 19,” she said. In May, the gallery will again hold its ostrich egg show, which was the gallery’s most popular exhibition when it was held two years ago. The gallery and cafe is open daily from 9am to 5pm until January 29. From January 30, the opening hours will be 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Honoured citizen: from left, Bass Coast Shire Council Cr Brett Tessari, mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield, 2018 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year Brendan Smith and last year’s Citizen of the Year, Gene Parini at the 2018 Bass Coast Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award announcement ceremony last Wednesday evening.

Community pride: from left, mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield, award recipient John Curran, MP Brian Paynter, award recipients Sam De Pasquale, Roger Clark, Marj Powell, Cr Brett Tessari, award recipient Brendan Smith, MLC Melina Bath and award recipient Wendy McBurnie at the 2018 Bass Coast Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award announcement ceremony last Wednesday evening.

Brendan named Bass Coast’s star citizen BASS Coast Shire Council announced Wonthaggi’s Brendan Smith as the 2018 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day Awards presentation on Wednesday evening.

Mr Smith was recognised for his energy, enthusiasm and commitment to driving change. Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Pamela Rothfield, congratulated Mr Smith on his award, and thanked him for his dedication to the Bass Coast community. “Your commitment and support of our community is invaluable; not only in leadership and mentorship but also the time you commit to going above and beyond to help others,” she said. The mayor also acknowledged and congratulated all the finalists for the award; Roger Clark from Grantville, John Curran from Surf Beach, Sam De Pasquale from Cowes, Wendy McBurnie from Inverloch and Marj Powell from Newhaven. “Selecting our Citizen of the Year Award is not an easy task, because all of our nominees are so deserving of the award,” Cr Rothfield said. “Each and every one of our finalists is an outstanding contributor to our community. The time they put in and the difference they make in a range of different areas is just so significant that it makes it difficult to pick just one. “I would also like to thank all who took the time to submit nominations for the awards so we could recognise these outstanding community members this year.” Mr Smith was nominated by Ross Bramley. He has been pastor of the Wonthaggi Baptist Church for the past four years. He is a leader for the community having supported and mentored more than 75 people. He also serves on the Wonthaggi Primary School Council and has been on the organising committee for the school’s Mini Mudder event. Mr Smith encouraged community involvement in the Out of Little Things Big Things Grow program, which has seen significant local support in providing

good quality used clothing, toys and educational material to disadvantaged communities in outback Northern Territory. Grantville resident Roger Clark received a finalist award after being nominated by Meryl Tobin. He joined the Bass Valley Community Group and Committee, and became editor of their magazine, the Bass Valley News. He also went on to establish the Waterline News, his own independent monthly community magazine. He was elected president at the Grantville and District Ratepayers and Residents Association and also took on the roles of acting secretary and newsletter editor. His involvement in local community organisations covers a myriad of aspects, from the Grantville Cemetery Trust through to the Phillip Island Jazz Club and Festival and the Grantville Business and Community Association. John Curran received a finalist award after being nominated by Bruce Kent. The Winter Sunshine Festival is Mr Curran’s brainchild. The festival is a showcase of classic motorcycles and cars complemented with other activities and social events. Mr Curran’s idea was to raise funds to support the local baptist minister who provides food and support to Phillip Island locals. He also wanted to attract more visitors to the Island during winter to support local business during the quieter months. Another example of this is Mr Curran’s commitment to raising community awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for first responders and members of the armed services. Sam De Pasquale received a finalist award after he was nominated by Lesley Hughes. Every weekend Mr Dal Pasquale volunteers his time to drive the Lions Club truck, collecting used furniture that would have otherwise been dumped on the side of the road or sent to landfill.

Mr Dal Pasquale also assists young men who are going through tough times, providing them an opportunity to assist with collections and deliveries, providing them something constructive to do with their time. Wendy McBurnie was nominated by Carol Hurst. Ms McBurnie coordinates weekly community meals at Wonthaggi Anglican Church for around 130 people and is the principal cook every third week. When Ms McBurnie’s not cooking up a storm she’s at the Country Women’s Association as the current craft leader and past treasurer, the Inverloch Probus Club Outdoor Leisure Group where Ms McBurnie organises week long camping holidays and activities for the travelling group, Inverloch Primary School where she initiated a Christmas program for children and school

holiday activities, Inverloch Anglican Church where Ms McBurnie is currently a warden and serves on the Parish Council or the Inverloch Historical Society. Finalist Marj Powell was nominated by Robert Andrews. Her community service currently includes being president of the San Remo Op Shop, treasurer of the Newhaven Hall Committee and welfare officer for the Probus Club of San Remo. Other community groups in which Ms Powell has been involved and contributed include Griffiths Point Lodge Auxiliary raising funds for the hostel and Rotary Club volunteer at the motorcycle Grand Prix looking after visitors’ bikes and helmets for the three days of the event.

Squeaky Beach spurge scourge WILSONS Promontory jewel Squeaky Beach is far from squeaky clean following the recent infestation of sea spurge.

Dedicated volunteers gathered in November to rid the beach of its first wave of the invasive weed, however the spurge has returned and Parks Victoria will host another working bee next Saturday. Sea spurge is a coastal weed native to parts of Europe, Africa and Asia however the pest is now present on many of our beaches and can be located across the country. Sea spurge takes over sandy dune areas where it quashes native vegetation and changes the beach dune shape. In the process of taking over it can also expel resident native wildlife. The spurge growth has resulted in the threatened Hooded Plover birds no longer being able to nest in heavily infected areas. The upcoming working bee will aim to remove sea spurge from Squeaky Beach with a goal to have it completely eradicated within a few years. Volunteers will be required to hand-weed and conduct

Spurge removal: Friends of the Prom is looking for volunteers to help eradicate spurge weed from Squeaky Beach in February. selective spraying. Head along to Squeaky Beach car park at 9am on Saturday, February 3. Bring along lunch, drinks, gloves, eye protection and sunscreen, as well as suitable clothing. For more information, contact Friends of the Prom at info@friendsoftheprom.org.au

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

Over summer, we have certainly seen back-toback events and there’s still more to come, especially with Australia Day activities kicking-off this week.

Scarecrow contender: The Australia Day scarecrow competition is sure to have locals flocking to build a winner at Meeniyan Community Garden.

Locals flock to build scarecrows MEENIYAN Community Garden is gearing up for its annual Australia Day Scarecrow Competition this Friday. Community members are invited bring along their best scarecrows or get together to build along with the group. The basic scarecrow necessities will be supplied but participants are encouraged to bring along something special to make their scarecrow a winner.

The competition is split into four categories being 11 and under, 12 to 16 years, open age and family divisions. The scarecrow construction workshop will commence at 11am at the Meeniyan Community Garden behind Tanderra Park, following the Australia Day ceremony at Meeniyan Town Hall. Judging will commence at 1.30pm. For more information, call Peter on 0457 221 438.

The Wonthaggi Show is always a highlight.It is such an authentic event–it brings young, old and inbetween together, to share in the knowledge of rural life. One of my show favourites this year, was the heifer judging – what gorgeous creatures they are. Three beautiful beasts standing so quietly, all having their tummies scratched, all obviously loved by their handlers. I watched, in awe, as a young man explained to us, the audience, just how he judged the three heifers and what the judges look for. His knowledge was astounding and his manner, gentle and considerate. The Bass Coast Pickers attracted a large crowd with their bluegrass music, just before the sheep dogs started their show. Of course then there are the chooks and the pigs and I could go on and on… So Wonthaggi Show, I can assure you that as long I draw breath, I will continue to support this wonderful event. Last Friday’s launch of Phillip Island’s Sesquicentenary was also a very proud day for our community. We’re celebrating 150 years since the first sub-division occurred on Phillip Island.There are many descendants of early pioneers on the Island,

and this year is special to them all. The launch showcased the five major events for this year - where the past is recognised, celebrated and respected. Adam Magennis from the Bunurong Land Council started the event with a Welcome to Country. The first of the major events is the Rhyll Wooden Boat Festival over the first weekend in March, which is garnering a huge amount of interest. The Gala Dinner and Street Parade and Community Day, all in November will also be absolutely wonderful! Then, of course, we have the historical reenactment of the ballot, which was how the blocks were sold off, is to be held on Friday November 2nd – exactly 150 years to the day. This event is being arranged by the Phillip Island and District Historical Society and we look forward to seeing those wonderful historical costumes - it is not to be missed. And finally I would like to congratulate the Bass Valley community with the opening of the Bass Valley Children’s Centre. The community has worked long and hard to raise funds, advocate and steer the direction of this new centre which has opened its doors for kindergarten, child care and early years visiting services. The building is stunning and the centre operators, Bestchance, will offer a quality early learning environment. This project is a great example of community planning, partnerships and collaboration.

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Ruby’s rewards: from left, Michael Lorenz presents the Brigade support: from left, Michael Lorenz hands the Leongatha rewarded: from left, IGA owner Michael Lorenz cheque to Ruby CFA’s Catherine Fitzgerald and Karen Har- cheque to Leongatha South’s Gary Williams outside Mi- hands the Community Chest cheque to Leongatha Fire Bridacre from the Community Chest program. chael’s IGA Leongatha last Wednesday. gade’s Andrew Kay.

Fire brigades reap rewards By Lucy Johnson LOCAL fire brigades were rewarded for their consistent contribution to South Gippsland communities last Wednesday when they were presented their Community Chest cheques from Michael’s IGA Leongatha.

Mr Lorenz presented the cheques to CFA representatives at the IGA last Wednesday. “This round of fundraising marks the first year community chest funds have been split equally between the nine fire brigades since the community chest program started in 2001,” he announced. Brigade support officer Jodi Butler said the equal split was met with ready acceptance from larger brigades Korumburra and Leongatha, which usually received larger sums of funding. “All brigades were happy to split the community chest equally. We are grateful for the ongoing support Michael’s IGA has given us

over the years,” she said. Koonwarra Fire Brigade will put the money towards the purchase of a defibrillator while Leongatha South will upgrade its office computer system. Ruby CFA will put its money towards the construction of a female change room to cater for the growing number of women volunteering for the brigade. Korumburra is currently considering the purchase of a thermal imaging camera while Loch will put the money towards the purchase of a new trailer. Kongwak will purchase portable lighting equipment and Pound Creek will buy a new big fill pump. Leongatha Fire Brigade

IGA owner Michael Lorenz said the program, now in its sixteenth year, has been an effective way for customers to donate to CFA Units while shopping. “In conjunction with our Community Rewards program we also participate in the IGA community chest program which is run nationally. The IGA Community Chest and associated programs have raised over $80 million for a number of local community groups, not-for-profit organisations, charities and other worthy causes,” Michael Lorenz said “Each year we choose to give this money to our local CFAs. This year we have raised $5585 which means that Pound Creek, Ruby, Leongatha South, Leongatha, Koonwarra, Kongwak, Korumburra, Loch and Poo- Poowong rewarded: from left, Michael Lorenz wong CFAs will each be re- with Jodi Butler, who accepted the cheque on behalf ceiving $620.60 this year.” of absent Poowong Fire Brigade.

will put the money towards an electronic fire restrictions billboard. The unit has already received approval for its installation and awaits its construction.

Wayne rewarded: from left, Michael Lorenz presents Wayne Walker with a cheque for Koonwarra’s Fire Brigade.

Kongwak funded: from left, Michael’s IGA Leongatha owner Michael Lorenz presents Kongwak Fire Brigade’s Ross Crawford with a cheque for $620. Funds Loched in: from left, Michael Lorenz hands Russell Brown a Community Chest cheque for the Loch Fire Brigade.

Burra bucks: from left, Michael Lorenz and Koru- Pounds add up: from left, Michael Lorenz hands mburra Fire Brigade’s David Barton celebrate $620 Pound Creek’s Julian Walker the cheque from the in Community Chest funding for the unit. Community Chest.

Phillip Island launches its sesquicentenary

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield – and chair of the committee – is excited about the events to come. “This celebration is very close to my heart. My great grandfather John Cleeland built his home at Cape Woolamai in 1869, and my other great grandparents William and Annie McFee built theirs in Rhyll in 1883,” she said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to all the early settlers for their foresight and their courage, as well as acknowledge the challenges they faced in what was a very remote and isolated community in those days. Phillip Island is a place of rich history and achievements, and we’re looking forward to celebrating and showcasing this.” The 150 year celebrations are known as the sesquicentenary. The celebration marks 150 years since farmland and town lot sales first occurred on Phillip Island. The celebrations respectfully acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land, the Bunurong people, by launching with a Welcome to Country. Throughout the year, local clubs and organisations will stage their own events to mark the 150 year celebrations. A few larger events throughout the year will be the Rhyll Wooden Boat Festival, Bendigo Bank Community Day and a special celebratory dinner towards the end of the sesquicentenary. To view the Phillip Island 150th calendar or to register an event, go to www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ phillipisland150.

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A weighty problem DOES anyone actually make New Year resolutions anymore?

All gone: the Wonthaggi Union Community seating being removed from the auditorium.

As schools are now readying to open for another year, this topic may be a bit late in coming but does anyone really care or bother to set goals that soon after the festive season. If it isn’t bad enough Christmas and New Year always come and go in such a manic rush now we have to start thinking about self improvement and how many kilos we stacked on, having a jolly old time. This soon after Christmas do we really want to lumber ourselves with setting goals for the Arts Centre renewal has begun with the old New Year. The resolutions idea really doesn’t seem like a whole lot of fun. After all it usually starts with weight loss and isn’t that an uplifting prospect. We already have febfast, HME Services will soon be on site to start both condryjuly and ocsober being shoved struction and technical work. This will include the installation of an access lift down our throats and now here it to the second tier of seating into the auditorium, the is Dry January. At least febfast gives us a little renovation of patron bathrooms, the upgrade to the orchestra pit and fire services, plus a full revamp of more time to be festive. Yes getting back on track, the lighting and sound throughout the centre. doing a bit more exercise and Hadley Australia, who has removed the seats, cutting back on the alcohol and will again be on site nearing the completion of the naughty foods isn’t a bad idea. project to install the brand new seating as selected But no sooner do we see the by the community. last fireworks light up the sky for The venue will be closed between January and New Year than our attention turns May whilst the works are completed, with Wonthag- to being good and curtailing all gi Theatrical Group’s The Boy from Oz set to stage those fun foods and drinks like on the reopening in May. mince pies, Florentines, chocolate Updates including progress photographs are coated almonds, Christmas cake available via council’s website at www.basscoast. and biscuits and yes there are still vic.gov.au/wucac. some in the tins and more festive

Arts centre works have begun THE Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre major renewal project has started, with contractors making use of the quiet period between Christmas and New Year to remove the 35 year old seating from within the auditorium.

The renovations came to the value of $2.2 million, allocated in the 2017/18 renewal budget. “The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre is a much loved and well used community facility, with back to back bookings for most of the year,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said. “I cannot wait to sit back and enjoy the wonderful local theatre productions, music and dance concerts, charity events, film and much more, in the new comfy seating within the improved space.” Local builders TS Constructions and IT experts

Start moving: many would remember Norm and the Life Be In It campaign. Maybe the Government should consider bringing this or a similar campaign back. drinks than a mineral water. Let us make a resolution to make our resolutions in February if we feel the need. After all the children will be back at school soon and for many this is a better time to at least make an effort to adopt a more healthy lifestyle. Your figure may not be there but the figures are there for obesity in Australia and indicate we have a big fat problem. A report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals two thirds of Australian adults; particularly men are overweight or obese. Seventy one percent of men fit into that category, compared to 56 percent of women (although both sexes are equally likely to be obese).

And here is where it gets even worse; the numbers are particularly grim for children: one in five children aged two to four years is overweight or obese, and it’s one in four five to 17 year olds. And it doesn’t take rocket science to know most Aussies are eating too much food and not moving enough. So if we all want to be better role models for our children maybe now is a good time to at least think about cutting back on food and alcohol and get out of the chair and start moving. Here’s a resolution for the Government at large. Why not reintroduce the Life Be In It campaign and resurrect Norm. A bit of education and awareness could be just what the doctor ordered.

Barries talk health in Vietnam By Sarah Vella EXPERIENCED medical professionals John and Karen Barrie have been volunteering through Australia Vietnam Volunteers Resource Group (AVVRG) for the past six years.

Once a year as part of the Victorian health education group, the Barries visit eight hospitals in Ho Chi Minh to teach the staff. Karen, the nursing unit manager, senior midwife

and diabetes educator at the South Gippsland Hospital, gives workshops about emergency, midwifery and diabetes education. John has been with the ambulance service for 33 years, the last 18 as a mobile intensive care ambulance paramedic, and when in Vietnam, lectures mainly on trauma. In 2017, John and Karen were part of a team of about 30 people who volunteer with the group. While the Australian and Vietnamese governments recognise the importance of the work done by AVVRG, there is no funding available

Worth it: Foster’s Karen Barrie, pictured and her husband John spend time in Vietnam every year volunteering in hospitals.

for the volunteers. “It is all self funded,” John said. John said he and Karen decided to start volunteering with AVVRG because they were at a point in their lives where they wanted to give back. “We heard about the group which was organised and well established, and we had been to Vietnam before on holiday and we really liked the country,” he said. “We thought we would be able to help them.” The group travels to Vietnam each year in around February or March and spends two weeks presenting to hospital staff. “We work out what we are going to present in advance and send it over there so it can be translated into Vietnamese by the nursing staff,” John said. In the middle of the two week block, the volunteers visit a kindergarten in Vung Tau to teach staff first aid techniques. “There have been a few incidents where the staff didn’t know what to do, so being able to help them is great too,” John said. John and Karen work hard throughout the year to raise funds for the program, which has given South Gippsland a reputation of being generous. John said the local Lions and Rotary clubs, as well as some individual contributors in Leongatha and Foster, have paid for some significant equipment for Vietnam-

ese hospitals. After giving a talk at a Foster Probus Club meeting recently, John and Karen received around $2000 in donations. “Two thousand dollars here is worth up to $10,000 over there,” he said. “It is incredible what we have gained, thanks to the generosity of South Gippsland. We always welcome donations.” John said over the past six years, he and Karen have gained the trust and respect of the Vietnamese hospital staff. “They are large presentations, it isn’t unusual for there to be 80 people in the room,” he said. As part of this year’s visit, John presented on advanced trauma and life support, which was so highly regarded that he featured on the Vietnamese news. “They wanted to do a story highlighting what we were doing over there,” he said. The volunteer experience is not just beneficial for the Vietnamese. “It is a two way thing. We learn the resilience of the Vietnamese and how they cope with minimal resources and how we can adapt as well,” John said. “It is nice to know we are sharing information.” For 2018, John and Karen are working with the Vietnamese Health Commission to see if they can start doing presentations in smaller, rural hospitals.

New treatments: Foster paramedic John Barrie helps in a Vietnamese hospital, where he and his wife Karen volunteer once a year.

Giving back: Foster health professionals John and Karen Barrie, third and fourth from right, spend two weeks each year in Vietnamese hospitals, helping medical staff with new technology and treatments.

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3mFM farewells Wendy COMMUNITY radio station 3mFM is undergoing some changes this year with the retirement of station manager Wendy Williams. After nine years at the helm Wendy has decided it is time to step down from her role. “I began here almost 10 years ago as a trainee presenter in a purely voluntary capacity,” she said. “The following year the station manager was taking maternity leave and I agreed to fill in for a short time during her absence.” That short time lasted more than nine years. “I have always loved radio, from a small child listening to the wireless on the kitchen bench, to being a teenager with my transistor at the beach,” Wendy said. When she moved to South Gippsland, Wendy tuned in to the local radio to find out about the area. “Local things like weather, markets and interviews. The immediacy of radio has always appealed to me and with community radio, the variety of music is so much better than a commercial radio station,” she said.

Great experience: Wendy Williams is leaving 3mFM after nearly 10 years as station manager. During her time at the station she was lucky enough to meet and interview some incredible people including Rosie Batty.

Summer paddock party WHAT could be better than spending the end of your summer holidays at a party in a paddock?

So long: Wendy Williams is leaving 3mFM after nearly 10 years as station manager. During her time at the station, Wendy had the opportunity to meet and interview some wonderful people including Rosie Batty, Sir Peter Cosgrove, Christine Anu, Shane Nicolson, Dave O’Neil and her personal favourite, Troy Cassar-Daley. “They have all been very warm and friendly and I would have never met these people without my involvement at 3mFM Radio,” she said. Wendy said while she has loved her time at the station, it was important for new people with new ideas to keep coming along. 3mFM president Robyn Joyce praised Wendy’s tireless work for 3mFM. “Wendy has led 3mFM with a strong commitment to making the station an integral part of community life in South Gippsland,” she said. “3mFM will continue to broadcast great quality community radio thanks in no small part to the work Wendy has done in her time at the station.” Based in Inverloch, 3mFM broadcasts right across the South Gippsland area. To find out more about 3mFM, or the station manager role, visit 3mfm.com.au.

Churchill Island Farm is hosting a Paddock Party with plenty of music, food, fun and games to entertain the whole clan at this family friendly event on Saturday, 27 January. Bring a rug or camp chair, relax on the hay bales or cosy up to a wine barrel and set yourself up for the day to soak up the live music around the festival stage between 10am and 4pm. There will be some great food and wine available for purchase, or you can bring your own snacks along and enjoy a lovely picnic on the grass, if you’re not busy having too much fun with the games and activities. When was the last time you tossed a gumboot, tried not to laugh during an egg and spoon race or made it look like you weren’t really trying to win in a sack race against your kids? Spend a fun-filled day at the Paddock Party and you won’t have to ask those questions again for a long time as you take part in these and other great traditional games like hoola hoop races and tug of war. Grown-ups vs grownups, kids vs kids and then the important all-in activities to see who gets bragging rights in the car on the way home.

There will be plenty of other old-time activities and games available right throughout the day including quoits, horse shoes, hoola hoops and corn hole toss along with free face painting for the kids. The farmers are going to be kept busy as well with plenty of farming demonstrations and activities like whip cracking, wool spinning, making Billy tea, tractor rides, sheep shearing and cow milking. There’s even a chance to get up close and personal with the working dogs after they’ve brought the sheep in for shearing. All of these great activities and entertainment are free with

a Churchill Island Heritage Farm ticket, or with a Phillip Island Nature Parks 4 Parks Pass which includes the famous Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies and Churchill Island Heritage Farm. So get along and enjoy a great family day out on the beautiful Churchill Island, overlooking the pristine waters of Westernport Bay. What: Paddock Party When: Saturday, January 27, 10am – 4pm Where: Churchill Island Heritage Farm Cost: FREE with a Churchill Island ticket or 4 Parks Pass

A day of fun: bring a rug or camp chair, relax on the hay bales or cosy up to a wine barrel and set yourself up for the day to soak up the live music around the festival stage.

Arts panel to offer insight By Lucy Johnson LOCAL artists and arts organisations will get an opportunity to speak with leading industry professionals about grant funding at an information session in Leongatha tomorrow evening. Representatives from Regional Arts Victoria, Australia Council for the Arts and Creative Victoria will visit South Gippsland Shire Council offices on Wednesday to discuss their various funding programs and grant opportunities in an insightful question and answer session before the panel heads to Cowes on Thursday at noon. Regional Arts Victoria Director of Partnerships Liz Zito said the panel would provide artists and arts groups with a chance to kill three birds with one stone. “This is the third tour we’ve done where the three organisations have been combined. It is an opportunity for each of the three organisations to talk about our funding available to regional artists or arts organisations,” she said. “We ran two state tours last year and following this round we hope to return again later in 2018. It is not often that all three of us get together in one room so it is a good chance to pick our brains and

ask all of us questions.” “Australian Council for the Arts offers funding for community presenters and we at Regional Arts Victoria offer the Regional Arts Fund which has been delivered nationally for over 10 years.” Regional Arts Victoria offers community grants for cultural development projects big and small which incorporate significant involvement of regional communities. Australia Council offers career development grants for individuals to pursue artistic endeavours with funding of up to $25,000, while arts projects hosted by regional organisations can seek to apply for up to $100,000. The Council also offers a variety of fellowships to support outstanding, established artists’ work. Creative Victoria offers a wide variety of both grant funding and touring project funding. The VicArts Grant program aims to foster professional practices in smaller arts companies across Victoria by providing one-off support for projects. For those looking to take their art abroad, the Music Passport Grant supports musicians seeking to undertake international activities to develop their work. Light refreshments will be provided and while tickets are free, bookings are essential. The session will run from 5.30 to 7pm.

Prized poultry at Bass Coast Show TOP chooks were judged in the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show on Saturday (January 13). Garry Backhouse travelled from Bega, New South Wales, to judge the poultry competition. The results are as follows; John Rowe Memorial Trophy for Champion Bird in Show: Old English Game Black Red, large, male (David Holden, West Creek). Reserve Champion Bird in Show: Australorp, large, male, (D and L Caarels). Champion Softfeather Large: Australorp, male, (D and L Caarels). Champion Hardfeather Large: Old English Game Black Red, large, male (David Holden, West Creek).

Champion Softfeather Bantam: Australorp (D and L Caarels). Champion Hardfeather Bantam: Old English Game Grey, male (David Holden, West Creek). Champion Waterfowl: Indian Runner duck, (Kevin Collins, Churchill). Best Rare Breed: Langshan White, bantam, female, (Tony Milton, Healesville). Champion Bird – Junior: Rhode Island Red, large, female, (Aurora Quintana-Laing, Cape Paterson). Reserve Champion Bird: Australorp, bantam, male, (Faith Stewart-Walters, Inverloch). Best Eggs: Lachie Jones and Kori Stewart, Inverloch. Best Novice: Lachie Jones and Kori Stewart, Inverloch.

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Meeniyan garlic gang jubilant at award

The second Garlic Festival will be held in Meeniyan on Saturday, February 17 from 9am to 4pm. Festival director David Jones was delighted at the acknowledgement for the hardworking committee, volunteers and the generous support from the wider community. “Our intent for the festival was not only about showcasing local garlic, but to also raise awareness of the riches in our hinterland areas and towns, both as a major food bowl for Melbourne and an easily accessible tourism destination,” he said. “Our coastal resorts are deservedly popular and we want people to also explore these other

aspects of our fabulous region and enjoy the spoils. In its first year, the festival attracted 7000 visitors, half from outside the region, providing a boost of around $640,000 to the local economy. “So now we are getting down to the wire for the second garlic festival which promises to be bigger and better,” Mr Jones said. “There will be almost double the amount of stalls, our celebrity chefs are returning to the festival kitchen, the garlic institute in the Meeniyan hall will be back and there will be live music throughout the day.” The demand for stalls has been extremely high and numbers have been capped to ensure quality management of facilities. Ample parking will be available at Stony Creek Racecourse for $5 per car, with continuous free shuttle buses. There is much more to see and do at the festival, so check out www.meeniyangarlicfestival.com.au and Facebook for latest news and events.

Best in show: from left, Meeniyan Garlic Festival committee members Ruth and Dudley Harrison, Peter Twigg, John Mackie, Cathy Waldron, Kevin Robinson, front, Gippsland MP Danny O’Brien, David Jones, Jeannie Hicks, Kaelene Shervell, Melody Martin, Lisa Haddam and John Hattam accepted the award for South Gippsland Event of the Year at the Australia Day Awards ceremony held in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Circus set to soar DAMIAN Syred is returning to South Gippsland next week with his sensational Circus Royale, a high-energy family show featuring a new generation of vibrant young performers.

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The big top boasts Mexican stunt riders, international stars, Swiss clowns and unique acts hailing from university trained Australian youth. The largest circus to tour Gippsland centres in 2018 will arrive in Leongatha on January 30, bringing with it the dangerous globe of death, motorcycle daredevils, acrobats and glamorous showgirls, magic illusions, spinning cubes, slinkies, contortionists, trapeze artists and Swiss clowns. “Circus Royale is real circus, the way we remember it from our childhood. It’s big, it’s exciting, it’s funny and it’s wonderfully traditional family entertainment,” Mr Syred said. Circus Royale will perform in Leongatha for two shows only on January 30 at 7pm and January 31 at 6pm with the big top set up next to the netball courts. Wonthaggi fans will also get to experience the magic, with the tent moving across to the Recreation Reserve for four shows across February 2 to 4.

“Celebrating 47 years of continuous touring under the big top, Leongatha is stop 3 on a state wide tour that will see the Circus Royale stage shows in most Victorian towns and villages,” Mr Syred said. “The steel Globe of Death is four metres wide. Motorbikes are maneuvered around the cage at speeds of up to 80km/h. It’s nail-biting stuff. Siblings Brandon and Hugo Fernandez will risk their lives in the Globe of Death to put on a great show.” Throw in a colourful ringmaster, acrobatic artistry, and tail wagging dogs, along with dancing horses, gorgeous girls and funny clowns. In another 2018 first, Circus Royal presents Magique, Mr Syred and girls with attitude showcasing their larger-than-life Las Vegas-style illusions. For booking contact 0410 669 253 or visit www.circusroyale.com.au Tickets are also sold at tent ticket office on circus site from 10am each performance day.

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YOU couldn’t wipe the smiles off the faces of the 100 plus volunteers last Wednesday, when the Meeniyan Garlic Festival was announced as South Gippsland’s Event of the Year at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards.

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is not against the rules. The knitters group meets fortnightly and has provided over 500 rugs and knitted items for distribution to the needy of local and overseas organisations.The Outdoor Leisure Group ventures quarterly to far flung locations in the State for a week staying in cabins or caravans, visiting the surrounding area and having lots of fun together. Monthly fellowship meetings include guest speakers ranging from local Government and Health Departments to those with personal interests from Car Racing, Angel Flight, Cruising the Baltic, Cycling Across Asia, the Orangutan Project, and a vast array of other fascinating subjects, keeping our members up to date with life around us. The Probus Club of Inverloch is all about fellowship and fun with some learning thrown in. For information about the club contact the President, Carol Hurst, on 5674 2324 or obtain a bro- Welcome aboard: President, Carol Hurst inducts new members, Anne McDonald, Sheila Veltmeijer and Kaye and Peter Jones at the club’s Christmas luncheon. chure at the Inverloch Information Centre.

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DURING 2017 the Probus Club of Inverloch increased its membership by 17 percent.

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Designs revealed for Jetty Triangle COWES is set to be even more attractive to tourists and residents alike.

Valued work: The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien with Rocco Maruzza, Commodore of the Port Welshpool flotilla on the S.W Hurley.

The State Government officially unveiled the concept designs for the Revitalisation of the Cowes Precinct Project last Wednesday. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford was in Cowes to announce the government’s $1.8 million backing for the Bass Coast Shire Council project, which will help grow the visitor economy, improve business confidence, and enhance community pride in Cowes. “We want everyone to have the best experience possible when they visit Cowes and our Regional Tourism and Infrastructure Fund is helping to achieve exactly that,” she said. The project will transform the Jetty Triangle into a grass-terraced area for community events, festivals and markets.

The new space will be an attractive and people friendly space for everyone to enjoy. A new transit centre will also be created to enable cars and coaches to move in and out of central Cowes more easily, and create 110 additional long term car parks. As well as benefiting the locals, the revitalisation project will support the growing number of visitors coming to Phillip Island as a result of the major improvements to the nearby popular Penguin Parade. The government is investing $48.2 million in the development of the Phillip Island Nature Park Visitor Centre, which will boost tourism and jobs. The visitor economy is crucial to the future economic development of regional and rural Victoria, and contributes $11.5 billion to the regional economy, generating 114,400 jobs. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor

Cr Pamela Rothfield said the project would provide a better experience for residents and tourists. “This shire is the second most dependent on tourism in Australia, and it is projects like this one, the transit hub and the cultural centre which will allow us to move toward reaching our potential to become the world class tourist destination that we deserve to be. Certainly there’s a feeling of confidence here. I think we all feel it and we all know a confident environment percolates through to the business sector and it encourages private investment to follow,” she said. “This is a really special year. It is the year of our sesquicentennial, and what better way to kick off celebrating our 150th anniversary of closer settlement than to showcase the functional design of a major redevelopment such as the jetty triangle and the piazza redevelopment.”

Coastguard there for us all on the water THE Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has thanked volunteer coast guard members for their service to the community this summer. Mr O’Brien was speaking after taking part in a trip with the Port Welshpool Australian Volunteer Coast Guard flotilla into Bass Strait and Wilsons Promontory. “Just like so many other volunteers in our community the coastguard members give up their own time and money to look after people who get into trouble in our waters,” Mr O’Brien said. “They provide an invaluable service to Gippslanders and those passing through our beautiful part of the world including Bass Strait which can be a dangerous stretch of

water.” Mr O’Brien said it was fantastic to see our iconic destination Wilsons Promontory from the water and to put up with a bit of “weather” to see how it is for coastguard volunteers. “I really appreciated the opportunity to see how the boat performs and the equipment the coast guard uses or needs and getting down to beautiful Refuge Cove made it even better,” Mr O’Brien said. “Our South Gippsland waters are increasingly popular with yachties and boaties from throughout Gippsland and Melbourne and the workload is increasing on the coast guard. “I will continue to do what I can to support them having secured the current boat at Port Welshpool when The Nationals were in government. I thank all the volunteers for their service.”

Council strive for youth awareness TRANSPORT, employment, education and bullying are just some of the issues South Gippsland Shire Council is looking to tackle for its young people.

Council endeavoured to begin developing a youth strategy last year, and two forums with local youths had these issues at the forefront. “The forums we ran with the Foundation for Young Australians in 2017 were a starting point to develop a youth strategy – we would hope that when the strategy is complete, it will benefit young people by providing council with an insight into what young people want, what their challenges are and how council can assist young people

in South Gippsland in the future,” council’s community strengthening support officer Sophie Dixon said. Ms Dixon said an important aspect the strategy is that young people will help to write it. The strategy is aimed to address the social concerns of young people, and to help them build a better rapport with council. “It is anticipated that the strategy will encourage young people to engage more with council and provide them with more opportunities to do so,” Ms Dixon said. Council will continue to run workshops, pop ups at school and community events during the year. Workshops will be held in March and May, with dates yet to be finalised.

Progress: from left, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield and Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford revealed the designs for the Jetty Triangle project last week.

Tourism plan on the way INFORMATION regarding a $38 million development in Coronet Bay will be released to the community later this year. The development is a two storey residential hotel, featuring a function room and a restaurant. The project is still in its preliminary stages. The applicant of the project has requested an extension on compiling the material for the proposal. This in-

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volves undertaking detailed field work to complete the Cultural Heritage Management Plan. This information is due to be submitted before April 23, at which time it will be put out for public comment. According to the Economic Benefit Assessment submitted by the applicant, the development will create 190 jobs during the construction process. Around 42 percent of employment and gross value added benefits are likely to flow to the Bass Coast shire during the construction phase, with an

estimated 74 percent of ongoing jobs and 60 percent gross value added benefits accrued to the shire during the operation phase. The operation of the development will create 311 ongoing jobs; 173 direct jobs and 138 indirect jobs. Considered as tourism infrastructure, the development will also support balanced growth in the local tourism sector through the provision of new accommodation and function facilities at a decentralised location within the shire.

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BEEF WEEK 2018 Bulls on show this Beef Week MORE than 5000 bulls from 196 studs representing 26 breeds will be on display during Stock and Land Beef Week which runs from January 29 to February 6 throughout Victoria.

“We expect these studs will display 5000 bulls and will sell them for $35 million during Beef Week and at annual on-property bull sales during February and March,” Beef Week director Geoff Phillips said. Of the 196 studs in Beef Week, 35 will conduct on-property bull auctions during the busy autumn bull selling season. These annual sales have catalogued 2500 bulls and these will all be on display for potential buyers to inspect during Beef Week. “The 161 studs in Beef Week that do not have onproperty sales will offer bulls during Beef Week and will also have on display bulls catalogued for the big multi-vendor national sales coming up at Wodonga and Dubbo later in the year,” Mr Phillips said. “We estimate another 2500 bulls will be cleared by these 161 studs.” Stock and Land Beef Week is the biggest event of its type in Australia and showcases the nation’s leading beef genetics, particularly in the British and European breeds. Entry to properties is free. The variety of breeds and genetics available in

Bulls and more: see plenty of beef this Stock and Land Beef Week with several local studs open across the district on Sunday, February 4 and Monday, February 5. south east Australia is on full display and there are genetics and breeds to suit every purpose. “All breeds have a contribution to make to the

beef industry depending on target markets and environment in which they need to operate,” Mr Phillips said.

Stud breeders will be on hand at host properties to explain the attributes of the various breeds and advise and discuss the needs of stud and commercial producers. Livestock agents and breed society staff use Beef Week to visit clients and members to gain firsthand knowledge of the latest industry trends. Beef Week opens on Monday, January 29 in the Riverina and progresses through nine days until it concludes in North East Victoria on Tuesday, February 6. The RASV heifer challenge conducted in conjunction with Beef Week has attracted 45 entries with studs displaying 10 heifers from their 2016 drop that will be replacements in their registered breeding herd. These entries will be on display on their Beef Week day and will be judged by former Hallston stud breeder Malcolm Cock, who has been breeding, showing and advising in the cattle industry for over 40 years. The champion pen of 10 carries a $3000 cash prize and the reserve pen receives $1500. Further information is available on the Beef Week and Stock and Land website. The 100 page Beef Week book with maps, directions and details of each stud will be at each of the participating studs on their Beef Week open day.

Simmentals on show at Hazel Dell HAZEL Dell Simmentals was established in 1989 at Almurta and 10 years ago moved to Corinella. As part of Stock and Land Beef Week, the stud’s

cattle can be inspected on Sunday, February 4 between 9am and 4pm at 1100 Kongwak Road, Inverloch alongside South Kolora Herefords. The stud has owned some of the breed’s most famous cows in Tusmore Nicole, Lothlorian Louise and Piggottrange Lucy. They have twice purchased the grand champion bull at the national sale. Twelve years ago, the stud decided to breed poll Simmentals which was a big decision at the time but

one that has proved to be correct. The stud runs its cattle under strict commercial conditions and has sold females, bulls, semen and embryos Australia wide and overseas. Due to client demand seven years ago, Hazel Dell purchased 70 black Simmental heifers from Webb Black Simmentals and has been selling low birth weight, easy calving black bulls for the past two years. We look forward to seeing you at our open day.

Warringa shows off brilliant bulls WARRINGA Herefords will again participate in Stock and Land Beef Week and would like to invite you to attend their property on Monday, February 5 to See the best: Drop into Hazel Dell Simmen- inspect their cattle. The Yarram stud will be open to the public from tals this Beef Week on Sunday, February 4, to 9am to 6pm. see some of the best examples of the breed. Warringa Herefords will have five rising two

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year old bulls for sale priced from $5000. All bulls are sired by Days Director H202 (P), purchased at the 2014 Herefords National Show and Sale at Wodonga after he was judged supreme champion poll Hereford bull. Director is homozygous polled and has bred very well producing progeny with magnificent quality of carcase, length and depth of body and tremendous capacity and 100+ per cent eye pigment. Director is a trait leader for birth weight and scrotal circumference. Stud principal Bill Kee said the impressive group of young bulls have outstanding potential and are arguably the best group of young sires ever bred at Warringa. “They have low to moderate birth weight, good growth, well above average milk, excellent scrotal size, eye muscle area and carcase quality all supported by a good sets of estimated breeding values,” he said. Warringa recently introduced genomics into their management and selection process, they DNA test every animal with at least a SNP (LD), they also test every animal for all known genetic conditions. They also test where appropriate for homozygous and heterozygous polledness. These tests ensure the accuracy of all pedigrees and that there are no genetic conditions within their

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herd and to ensure their genomics are included in their single step breedplan estimated breeding values. Warringa is EU accredited, a member of Meat and Livestock Australia and Livestock Production Assurance program with a farm biosecurity plan with a Johne’s beef assurance score of eight. All bulls are tested for pestivirus and fertility guaranteed. Warringa offer free delivery anywhere in Victoria. “All of our cattle will be on display and we extend a warm welcome to all to attend our property at 366 South Gippsland Highway at Yarram to inspect our cattle and enjoy our hospitality,” Bill said. For more information go to www.warringaherefords.com.au/sales or contact Bill on 0407 825 555.

No bull: Warringa Herefords’ bull, Days Director H202 (P) is the sire of the five bulls the stud is offering for sale during Beef Week. Warringa Stud will host an open day on Monday, February 5 as part of the nine day event, where the five young bulls will be on display.

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Gippsland breeding bowl A DREAM became reality at Merlewood Angus last year as it hosted its inaugural autumn bull sale on farm in Mirboo North.

bulls to go under the hammer on Friday, March 23 on property at noon. “There is sure to be a bull to suit everyone’s breeding program,” Anne Marie said. Proud participants once again of Beef Week, Proud to be bringing leading industry black angus Merlewood Angus will host visitors for a pre-sale stud bulls to the heart of the Gippsland, Merlewood open day on Sunday, February 4 from 9am to 4pm. Angus owners Anne Marie and Daniel Barrow cannot “The pre-sale open day is a great opportunity to wait for their second autumn bull sale this March. have a long leisurely look at the 2018 autumn sale Merlewood Angus has 35 registered black angus bulls – take notes; draw up a short list and even take photos to jog your memory,” Daniel said. In addition to the bulls being available to view, the Merlewood Angus team will be there on the day for consultation on any breeding queries. Anne Marie and farm manager Luke Buchanan, along with external breed consultant Willie Milne will be available on the day to answer questions. “This is a great opportunity to spend one-on-one time asking the right questions to enable the Merlewood Angus team to advise you which bull(s) they think would best suit your individual breeding program and farm business goals for the year ahead,” Daniel said. Following leading industry best practice, all sale bulls are fully vaccinated, independently structurally assessed and examined for breeding soundness. All bulls come with a 12 month guarantee and Merlewood Angus encourages open communication at all times. Merlewood Angus is a full member of Come and see: Daniel and Anne Marie Bar- Angus Australia and will arrange the transfer of registration of all bulls sold. row from Merlewood Angus in Mirboo North For further information and to register for a sales are pleased to be opening their farm gate for catalogue, visit their website www.merlewoodangus. Beef Week, on Sunday, February 4. com.au or phone 0425 862 941.

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each year. South Kolora also runs and fattens around 700 steers on the property. Scott Andersen was appointed manager in 2011 when the stud decided to meet the market by focusPrincipal John Langley has the stud on 1350 ing on Poll Hereford breeding. “We have done an extensive AI program for past acres at Inverloch, where the breeding herd consists of 150 stud cows. South Kolora sells 25 to 30 bulls five years with really impressive results,” Mr Andersen said. “We have used the leading homozygous polled bulls from around the country in this program. The poll bulls on display and for sale this year are by Wirruna Daffy and Wirruna Echuca. “We look forward to meeting you at the open day at 1100 Kongwak Road, Inverloch on Sunday, February 4 between 9am and 4pm.”

SOUTH Kolora has been breeding quality Hereford cattle for over 50 years and will be once again opening its gates for Stock and Land Beef Week this year.

High quality: for those interested in top quality Hereford, a visit to South Kolora stud in Inverloch this Beef Week is a must. The farm will hold an open day on Sunday, February 4 between 9am and 4pm.

Breeding backed by experience THE Meikle family of Tarwin Poll Herefords at Meeniyan has been breeding Poll Herefords at their Parrys Road property for 68 years.

Tarwin Poll Herefords has a performance recorded herd, with all calves regularly weighed to determine Breedplan figures. Sale bulls will be displayed with their performance figures, weight and eye muscle scanning results. They have also been semen They have been regular participants in Beef Week tested and vaccinated against pestivirus, leptospirosince its inception and value the opportunity to show sis and vibriosis. off their herd to fellow breeders, both commercial Artificial insemination is routinely used as part and stud. of the breeding program and also on display will be The open day will be held Sunday, February 4 progeny from Days Brigadier. from 9am to 4pm. These cattle are noted for their easy temperament “It is a great opportunity for people to come on and positive commercial traits, without these attriproperty and view our cattle at their own pace. I’m butes the Tarwin herd wouldn’t have been able to more than happy to answer any questions about our maintain itself for the period of time it has. breeding program,” said stud principal and third generation breeder David Meikle. “The format is simple and we are open for inspection all day so visitors are able to come and go as they wish. “We make light refreshments available and enjoy the opportunity to catch up with regular and new visitors.” On display will be Tarwin’s 2018 sale bulls and heifers, unjoined heifers to be retained in the stud and next year’s crop of bulls as calves at foot with their mothers. Also on display will be stud sires Mount Difficult Kenneth, purchased in 2016 with his first calves still on their mothers. Ravensdale King Pin will also be on display, an Allendale Anzac E114 son purchased Come and see: the Meikle family stud, Tarin 2017. win Poll Herefords at Meeniyan, will be open His first calves will be born this coming April along with Wagga Hercules, a bull who has bred suc- again this Beef Week on Sunday, February 4 cessfully for a number of years for the Tarwin herd. from 9am to 4pm.

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MONDAY JANUARY 29, 2018 AT 1PM SEJ will offer the following quality lines of cattle held especially for this feature sale A/C SPECTRUM FINANCE – TARWIN LOWER 220 Angus & Ang/Hfd X Steers, 18-20 mnths, East Gippsland Bred, LT A/C SHELLCOT PARTNERSHIP - FOSTER 88 Angus Steers, 18-20 mnths 14 Hereford Steers, 18-20 mnths A/C ADVAL PTY LTD - ANDERSON 70 Ang & Ang/Hfd X Steers, 20-24 mnths East Gippsland Bred A/C BRENTCORP PTY LTD - TYERS 150 Hereford & Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths 120 Angus & Angus Hereford X Heifers, 15-16 mnths A/C MALABAR FARMS - TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 150 Poll Hereford & Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 15-18 mnths 30 Poll Hfd & Angus Hfd X Heifers, 15-18 mnths, unjoined A/C T & C HULLS - 'NARRA TINGA' LEONGATHA STH (BREEDER) 100 Angus Steers, 14-15 mnths A/C D.R HALL - FOSTER (BREEDER) 70 Angus Steers, 15-16 mnths A/C R & J EDWARDS - FISH CREEK (BREEDER) 40 Angus & Red Angus X Steers, 15-17 mnths A/C KYLE CUSTOM BUILDING - JUMBUNNA 60 Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths, East Gippsland Bred A/C J TUFFIN - TOORA (BREEDER) 80 Hfd & Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths 50 Hfd & Angus Heifers, 16-18 mnths A/C GREENWALD PAST CO - FOSTER (BREEDER) 350 Ang & Ang/Hfd X Steers, 10-11 mnths, Dunoon Blood, Weaned, Multimin & Drenched 21/12/17 A/C R BODDY & SON, WOODSIDE (BREEDER - ANNUAL DRAFT) 280 Angus Steers, 6 mnths, Weaned 2 weeks By pure Dunoon Bulls, 2 x 5in1, Piliguard, Drenched A/C K & L HEGGEN - BINGINWARRI (BREEDER) 120 Red Ang Steers, 10-12 mnths, Hicks Blood 30 Red Angus Heifers, 9-10 mnths, Weaned 22 Red Angus Heifers, 22 mnths, PTIC Hicks Beef LBW Bulls from 20 Feb On A/C PILKINGTON & TOOHEY - SANDY POINT (BREEDER) 140 Angus Steers, 12 mnths, Weaned, Vaccinated Multimin A/C F & C CAMERON - 'WILD DOG' PHILLIP ISLAND (BREEDER) 100 Angus Steers, 10 mnths 50 Angus Heifers, 10 mnths Yancowinna Blood, Weaned, Piliguard Treated A/C R & V DOWEL - LEONGATHA SOUTH (BREEDER) 80 Poll Hereford Steers, 10-12 mnths, Weaned 24/12/17 Waruna, Mawarra & Warrensville Blood 2 x 5in1, Multimin, B12 & Dectomax 2/1/18 A/C F.A & D.M BOULTON - GELANTIPY (BREEDER) 70 Angus Heifers, 16-18 mnths 25 Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths A/C MRS J. GERI - BUFFALO 100 Angus Heifers, 15-16 mnths A/C C & G WHITE – FOSTER (BREEDER) 35 Angus Steers, 18 mnths, Banquet Blood 10 Angus Steers, 10 mnths, Banquet Blood, Weaned A/C BRITISH ENGINEERING - RHYLL 16 Angus Steers, 17-18 mnths

A/C L WAGSTAFF, FOSTER 35 Angus Steers, 2yrs, East Gippsland Bred A/C G JONES – FOSTER (BREEDER) 15 Hereford Steers, 18-20 mnths, Mundook Blood A/C A.J & S.D RITCHIE – ‘GILDONNA’ ARAWATA (BREEDER) 25 Hfd & Hfd/Sh X Steers, 11-12 mnths Sth Boorook & Mundook Blood, Weaned A/C M & N BRACECAMP - BERRYS CREEK (BREEDER) 16 Angus Hereford X Steers, 16 mnths, Merlewood Blood, 3 x 5in1, Dectomax, Piliguard & Easydose 1 month A/C MARDAN LODGE - MARDAN 15 Angus Char X Steers, 18-20 mnths A/C OCEANWAY PASTORAL CO - CAPE PATERSON (BREEDER) 35 Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths, Pure Yancowinna Blood A/C S & T SMYTH - LEONGATHA NORTH 20 Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths, Monaro Bred A/C JDK PASTORAL CO - KARDELLA 25 Hereford & Red Angus Steers, 14-15 mnths A/C R & J TAYLOR - WALKERVILLE (BREEDER) 20 Angus Steers, 14-15 mnths 10 Angus Heifers, 14-15 mnths A/C A & L KLINKHAMER - KARDELLA 25 Angus Steers, 18-20 mnths A/C G & B EVANS - MARDAN (BREEDER) 32 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners, 10 mnths, 2 x 5in1 3 Angus Steers, 20 mnths A/C D & S KIMMINS - CAPE PATERSON (BREEDER) 40 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners, 10 mnths Yancowinna Blood, Weaned A/C M & C STONE - 'KUMBALAH' STONY CREEK (BREEDER) 30 Angus Steers, 10-11 mnths 20 Angus Heifers, 10-11 mnths A/C R & C DONAT - MARDAN (BREEDER) 20 Angus Steers, 9-10 mnths, Yancowinna Blood Weaned and Drenched, Very Quiet A/C RANDALL & WESTON - WELSHPOOL 14 Angus Steers, 14-16 mnths A/C L & B NEWNHAM - GLEN FORBES (BREEDER) 20 Angus Hereford X Steers, 11-13 mnths, Weaned A/C R & S BOOTE - 'BOOTE HILL' DROUIN STH (BREEDER) 25 Red Angus Steers, 8-9 mnths, Weaned A/C K SHEA - LEONGATHA (BREEDER) 12 Poll Hereford Steers, 15 mnths A/C GREYCROFT NOM - WELSHPOOL (BREEDER) 25 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners A/C JINDY HEREFORDS - JINDIVICK 13 Hereford Steers, 12-14 mnths, Weaned A/C AREJAYDEE - INVERLOCH 15 Hereford Steers, 12-13 mnths A/C C HEMPEL - DUMBALK EAST 20 Angus Heifers, 15-16 mnths, Monaro Bred A/C R MUNRO - FOSTER (BREEDER) 20 Hereford X Steers, 12 mnths A/C T.R & I.R HARRISON - DUMBALK (BREEDER) 15 Angus Heifers, 12 mnths A/C AGCAL - JEETHO 38 Angus Heifers, 14-15 mnths, unjoined

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THERE were approximately 1200 export and 230 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 124 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present, but not all operating fully in a cheaper market with one interstate exporter re-entering the sale after a short absence. Quality was mixed with a lot of weight in the bullocks, fewer young cattle and cows making up half of the yarding. Young cattle suited to the trade sold from firm to a few cents easier, while secondary and plainer young lots were harder to sell. Grown steers and bullocks eased 3c to 7c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold firm. Heavy weight manufacturing steers eased 3c to 5c/kg. Cows sold from 5c to mostly 10c/kg cheaper and more on some sales. Heavy weight bulls declined 10c to 15c/kg. Vealers suited to butchers sold from 278c to 310c/ kg. Yearling trade steers made between 266c and 290c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 255c and 274c/kg. Grown steers made from 256c to 270c/kg. Bullocks sold from 258c to 272c/kg. Heavy bullocks in excess of 750kg made between 253c and 270c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish sold between 245c and 265c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made from 215c to 234c with the crossbred portion from 225c to 261c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 142c to 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows made between 182c and 228c after a top of 235c/kg for a couple of younger cows. The better shaped heavy bulls sold between 210c and 266c after a top of 280c with the dairy lots between 190c and 220c/kg. The next sale draw - January 24: 1. SEJ, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Elders, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Landmark, 6. Rodwells. Sheep Sale Wednesday, January 24 at 12pm.

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100 Autumn 100 Calving Holsteins Selling 56 Autumn Calving Cows, due Mid Feb – Mar. to Mogul, Guthrie, Kingpin, Epic, Supershot, Hunk, Mallinger, Halogen & David. • Prod. to 12448 litres 376 kgs protein 438 kgs fat. 41 Autumn Calving Heifers, due Mid Mar on to AI - Racer & Gabe (sexed) then P/W Jersey all PTIC. • Dams prod. to 11663 litres 381 kgs protein 455 kgs fat • Backed by huge lifetime production. Sires include - AltaIota, Dempsey, Guthrie, Dorcy, Shottle, Bolton, Favre, Medallion, Gerard, Monterey, Kingpin, Halogen, Beacon, Informer, Dundee.

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$2478.00 $3333.28 $2886.00 $2550.00 $2254.00 $2670.50

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Steers: P.G. Barry & S. Macaulay, Wonthaggi, 1 x $1410; P. Hare, Toongabbie South, 13 x $1330; K.R.G. Ross, 7 x $1330; E. Higgins, 3 x $1320; R. & S. Holt, Mt Eccles South, 5 x $1310; J. Rich & Partners, Walkerville, 10 x $1300. Heifers: Koolomurt Pastoral, Tarwin Lower, 14 x $1200; B. & R. Cashin, Foster North, 1 x $1060; J. Rich & Partners, Walkerville, 11 x $1060; Wisewould Farm, Glengarry, 12 x $1060; M.E. & K. Triantafyllou, Woodside, 13 x $1035; K.F. McRae, Dalyston, 21 x $1030. Cows: R. L. Goodfellow, Mt Eccles, 9 x $1040. Bulls: Dixon & Lee P/L, Mount Eccles, 1 x $1660. Cow and calf: G.D. Birrell, Wonga Wonga, 7 x $1740; B.W. & A. Chapman, Toora, 8 x $1690; A. & E. Thomaidis, Tarwin, 2 x $1430; Jayden Boulton, Sale, 1 x $1380; E. Higgins, 2 x $1375; T. & R. Browne, Tarwin, 9 x $1250.

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BULLOCKS 15 SJC Farms, Thorpdale 10 Compro Solutions P/L, Krowera 12 G., S. & D. Churchill, Kilcunda 11 L. & M. Barrett, Korumburra 11 J. & V. Alicata, Thorpdale 14 N. Rowe, Outtrim STEERS 2 Formbuild P/L, Phillip Island 1 W.A. Rendell, Yarram 1 W. & N. Harley, Kardella South 1 L. Goodfellow, Mt Eccles 1 J. Giardina, Mirboo 12 S.M. Davies, Outtrim HEIFERS 2 L. Goodfellow, Mt Eccles 1 P., D. & T. Vidamour, Toora 2 W. & N. Harley, Kardella South 7 S.M. Davies, Outtrim 1 R. & A. Durkin, Outtrim 1 M. Durkin & P. Xuereb, Kongwak COWS 1 E. Higgins 1 G. & L. Simmons, Woodside 2 Vuillerman Past Co, Yanakie 1 D. & K. Belcher, Woodside 7 Julie Jones, Fish Creek 1 M. & K. Nicholls, Toora BULLS 1 Providence Ridge, Hazelwood Nth 1 B. Whelan, Glengarry 1 M. Wight, Meeniyan 1 I. & G. Balbo, Yarram 1 A. & K. Mangiafico, Dumbalk Nth 1 R.J. Mackenzie, Leongatha

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Farming Insight VLE LEONGATHA 29TH ANNUAL FEATURE F1 HEIFER SALE MONDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT 10AM 100 X CALVED HEIFERS 400 X JOINED HEIFERS 400 X UNJOINED HEIFERS Full details in next weeks paper 5662 4033 0429 050 349

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FOR SALE Above, Selling some: Bernard Cashin from Stony Creek was selling cattle at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday and was hoping to see prices pick up where they left off last year.

Left, Cattle watch: Ryan and Aidan Treacy from Leongatha were at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday for school holiday fun.

Keep an eye out for pinkeye AGRICULTURE Victoria is reminding cattle producers to be on the lookout for pinkeye.

District veterinary officer Jeff Cave said current conditions meant the risk of a pinkeye outbreak was high and farmers needed to be vigilant. “With the summer season will bring increased sunlight and dust, which can make the eye more vulnerable to the disease,” Dr Cave said. Pinkeye, or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis, is a highly contagious, painful and debilitating disease that can severely affect animal productivity.

“Pinkeye usually occurs in young cattle in their first summer. After this initial infection, cattle develop immunity to the disease but may remain carriers of the bacteria, Moraxella bovis, which potentially can lead to future outbreaks in following years,” he said. The clinical signs of pinkeye include clear and watery tears, signs of irritation, an aversion to sunlight, reddening and swelling of the eyelids, and cloudiness of the eye. In a small percentage of cases, an affected eye may form an abscess and rupture, leading to per-

Friesians to feature at field night THE South Gippsland Sub Branch of the Holstein Friesian Association of Australia is hosting a herd walk and field night on Saturday, January 27. The event will be held at the property of Bruce, Jan and Matt Templeton at 40 Thorsons Road in Meeniyan from 7pm. The herd walk will include an opportunity to view a Semex On Farm Challenge champion ma-

ture cow and runner up in a state final, View Fort Trekka Stylish. Dairy Australia board member and Fish Creek dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll and ABS St Jacobs business manager Brian Behke will be guest speakers on the night. There will also be a free barbecue for attendees on the night. For more information, phone Les White 0409 574 668.

manent blindness. Dr Cave said while most affected eyes completely recovered after three to five weeks, a number may be left with scarring on the surface. “Pinkeye can be treated with sprays, ointments, injections and patches or a combination of these treatments. Extra care should be taken when mustering cattle for the purposes of treatment for pinkeye, as factors such as dust and flies may enhance the spread of the disease,” he said. “Attention should also be taken not to confuse pinkeye with other conditions of the eye, such as a grass seed in the eye, eye cancer and other eye infections. “An outbreak of pinkeye can be prevented through vaccination three to six weeks before the onset of the pinkeye season. “Other control measures include controlling fly numbers to limit the spread of bacteria from animal to animal, prompt segregation and treatment of pinkeye in affected stock and avoiding unnecessary yarding of cattle during periods where the risk of outbreak is higher.” For further advice contact your local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer.

Farmers, protect yourselves from sun NEW data from a Cancer Council Victoria survey shows more than a third of Victorians do not know the correct indicator of sunburn risk – putting themselves and their families at risk of sun damage and ultimately skin cancer.

Farmers are particularly at risk, given their profession entails outdoor work and often for long hours at a time. The survey found 22 per cent of Victorian adults aged 18 to 39 incorrectly selected temperature as the most useful measure to calculate sunburn risk for the day. Just 61 per cent were able to correctly identify the sun protection times or UV level as the best measure to determine sunburn risk. SunSmart manager Heather Walker said it was important for people to think about UV – not heat – when it comes to making decisions about sun protection. “UV radiation is the major cause of skin cancer, but the problem is none of our senses can actually detect it. It’s not like sunlight that we can see, or the sun’s heat, which we can feel. As a result, we usually don’t realise how strong the rays are until

the damage has already been done,” she said. “By incorrectly using temperature as a gauge, you are unwittingly leaving yourself exposed to increased skin cancer risk.” A new app launched by SunSmart will use augmented reality to help address misconceptions about the cause of sunburn and encourage users to protect their skin. “Our new app – seeUV – uses augmented reality so that we can actually get a visual snapshot of our risk. It’s an exciting and innovative way to engage people in the SunSmart message and hopefully help increase people’s understanding of an otherwise invisible danger,” Ms Walker said. The seeUV app also has a selfie mode, which uses augmented reality technology to generate the long-term consequences of UV damage on a person’s skin, such as premature ageing, wrinkling and sunspots. “While a sunburn or tan fades, UV damage remains. With the seeUV app, we’re asking users to think about how that damage might present in five, 10 or 20 years down the track. Unfortunately the more UV damage you have, the greater your risk of skin cancer,” Ms Walker said. The latest statistics from the Victorian Cancer Registry show 2712 Victorians were diagnosed with

melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – in a single year. In the same year, 379 people lost their life to melanoma, while 137 people died of other skin cancers. seeUV is available as a free download on Google Play and is coming soon to the App Store.

Taking precaution: farmers and their families are urged to take adequate precaution, such as wearing hats and sunscreen, to reduce their risk of sunburn and skin cancer this summer. Source: Facebook.

FOR SALE Wed Jan 31 at VLE Leongatha 12pm A/c Breeder Toora 230 Poll Dorset x Lambs, Jan shorn, extinosad off shears, by Ashley Park Rams

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Above left, Buying up: Paul Cartwright from Allambee Reserve was hoping to buy heifers at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday to restock his farm.

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Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking to recruit to the following positions:

Registered Nurse Grade 3 District Nursing & Palliative Care Permanent Part-Time -32 hours pfn

Continence Nurse Advisor Permanent Part-Time 32 hours per fortnight

Health Independence Program Care Coordinator Permanent Part-Time 7.6 hrs x 3 days (additional ﬁxed-term day from 05/03/18 to 08/06/18 Fixed-Term Part-Time 16 hrs pw maternity leave replacement 30/04/18 to 03/06/19

Integrated Family Services Case Manager (Re-advertised) Fixed-Term Contract 32 hours per week until 30/06/18

Registered Nurse Grade 2 Emergency Fixed-Term, Part-Time 48 hours per fortnight 26/02/18 to 20/11/18 1.8 EFT Permanent Part-Time Hours Available

Office Administrator / Bookkeeper Full-time Maternity Contract commencing immediately (min. 6-month contract with opportunity to extend) Do you LOVE working with people, as part of a team and individually? Do you have exceptional organisational and communication skills? Our family-owned and operated business is seeking a confident, positive and experienced professional to join our award-winning team! The successful applicant will be responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of Leongatha Kitchens & Bathrooms, will greet and engage clients and ensure the highest level of customer experience at all times. This position works Monday-Friday from 8am4.30pm and requires proficiency in secretarial duties, reception, client liaison, bookkeeping, financial administration and office administration. All applicants must obtain a position description, by emailing info@leongathakitchens.com.au, and submit a resumé with cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Friday 2 February 2018.

Possibility of becoming permanent

Registered Midwife/Nurse Fixed-Term and Permanent Hours Available

SITUATIONS VACANT 2 positions available

Full Time Mill Maintenance Person Browns Stockfeed has a position available in our maintenance department. The role involves all aspects of general mill maintenance including repairs and preventative maintenance. Experience working on motors, gearboxes and pulleys is essential along with an investigative mind to be able to identify and repair plant and equipment in a timely manner. There will also be a component of engineering involved with a focus on continual improvement. In addition to this the ideal candidate will have experience with truck maintenance and be able to assist our onsite mechanic periodically as required. A HC licence would be beneﬁcial. If you are looking for a position that utilises your exception organisational, communication and analytical skills then this may be the position for you.

Full Time Mill Hand Browns Stockfeed also has a position available for a full time Mill Hand at our Leongatha Mill. As part of our milling team you will need to have good mathematical skills, have an eye for detail and be able to follow policies and procedures in line with Feedsafe criteria. Training will be provided for the successful applicant, but a basic understanding of a manufacturing plant would be beneﬁcial. The role would also include general mill cleaning and preventative maintenance. For further information on either position please contact Chris Brown 0439 901 555. Send resumes to: Browns Stockfeed Pty Ltd Att: Chris Brown 86 Yarragon Road Leongatha Vic 3953 Email: chris@brownssf.com.au Applications close Friday 2nd February

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Mechanical apprenticeship opens doors LEONGATHA’S Nick McRae has been passionate about the mechanical industry since leaving school many years ago.

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For full position details including position descriptions and how to apply please visit the employment section on our website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

Great team: Edney’s service manager Nick McRae and mechanic Darren Betts enjoy working in the motor industry.

Park Trek Walking Holidays is looking for a

FULL TIME SALES & RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT to join its small, but growing Wonthaggi-based team Park Trek is a leading tour operator offering a range of multi-day walking tours across Australia. We are seeking someone to fill this newly created position in our office with a focus on sales and reservations. You will be an office all-rounder able to work business hours Mon to Fri with some overnight interstate travel. The successful candidate will be customer oriented, have exceptional organisational and computer skills including MS Office as well as a strong attention to detail. An interest or knowledge of hiking and walking destinations and the ability to travel interstate is essential. Applications close Friday, February 2, 2018 Email applications to: recruit@parktrek.com.au For phone enquiries contact Nicola on 0400 091 436

Motor Vehicle Technician An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Technician to join Leongatha Motors. You will be a self-motivated individual with the ability and desire to learn new skills working in an exciting team orientated environment. As a Technician you will be required to carry out servicing and mechanical duties; identify and rectify faults in vehicle stability, balancing, repairs and general servicing as directed, to a standard that enhances the Company, its products and services. The successful candidate will require: • Qualifications as a Motor Mechanic. • Ability to take direction and be part of a larger team. • High standards in customer service and customer care. • Capacity to problem solve issues and find suitable resolutions • Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals • Current driver’s licence • Ability to work unsupervised For further information, please contact Andrew McMahon on 0408 748 251 or Russell Hemming 0419 482 608, alternatively please forward your cover letter and resumé including two professional referees in confidence to: andrewmcmahon@gmg.net.au Russell.Hemming@leongathamotors.com.au Leongatha Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications close Thursday, January 25 LMCT: 10285 & LMCT:11276

Growing up on a farm, inevitably Mr McRae was always tinkering with farming equipment and machinery from a young age. From there, he began an apprenticeship as a mechanic and working as a mechanic for six or seven years before being promoted to service manager at Edney’s Leongatha 13 years ago. “It started off as a hobby but I left school to be a mechanic,” he said. “There are many positives and it can be very rewarding, but my favourite is getting to see the outcome of what I have done. “Cars are so important to people these days and it feels good to satisfy customers.” Mr McRae mentioned the hard work that goes into being a mechanic but the relationships he has with the customers are a huge bonus. Officially a service manager, Mr McRae’s job in-

Chef/Cook

Casual Position, $30 p/h, approx. 30 hrs per week Mon-Fri, no split shifts, no weekends and a set menu. Full training given. We are looking for a well presented and positive person with great initiative who enjoys working with children. Food Handling Certificate, Working with children check and references are essential. Trade Qualifications would be beneficial. The Manager: Nick Traill pete@waratahbeachcamp.com.au Or phone: 5684 1435

volves managing the workshop, dealing with manufacturers, working with customers, managing and distributing jobs, and ensuring all work is completed to the correct standard. McRae allocates training for all mechanics at Edney’s and is in charge of making sure everyone is up to date. “With the evolution of cars it’s important that all of the mechanics have a good understanding of what they are doing and therefore we provide ongoing training,” he said. “The Edney’s mechanics travel to Melbourne to complete their training with Nissan and Hyundai, along with online training.” Mr McRae recommends everyone who is interested in becoming a mechanic to go for it. “It’s a good trade to support, and it’s getting harder and harder to get people involved in it,” he said. “It’s an ongoing career because you can start off as an apprentice and work your way up from there, and if you don’t enjoy it at least you’ve had a go.”

TRUCK DRIVER Capeview requires the services of a suitably licensed MR truck driver. Experience in HIAB crane operation would be preferred. The position includes deliveries of frames, trusses, windows and doors. The applicant would need to be ﬁt as this position includes some heavy lifting. This will be a casual position and requires an ABN. Applications in writing to: Peter Sheerin PO Box 115 Wonthaggi 3995 Email: peter.sheerin@cv-bp.com.au Applications close Friday 2nd February 2018

SITUATIONS VACANT

Development Planning Coordinator Full Time Ongoing Located in idyllic Foster, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep, you will have the best of the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region to hand. We are seeking someone with experience in town planning or water industry development ﬁelds. Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Project Services you will be responsible for the provision of timely and accurate management and processing of all planning and subdivision matters referred to the Corporation. South Gippsland Water is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and for a full outline of the application process. Please contact People and Culture on 03 5682 0471 for enquiries relating to employment at South Gippsland Water, or Janice Pell on 5682 0420 for speciﬁc information on this role. Applications close Monday 5th February 2018 at 9.00am

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public notice BUS TRIPS Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted ICU/PICU experience preferred but not essential Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

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TUESDAY Engage Wealth Solutions is a new proactive accounting/ďŹ nancial planning business seeking a full-time trainee to commence February 2018, the position is suitable for either a Year 12 school leaver or a student studying in the accounting ďŹ eld. Desirable qualities include: â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written & verbal communication skills; and â&#x20AC;˘ Advanced Technology skills Please apply by forwarding a short 2 min video on why you want to join our friendly new ofďŹ ce and how you can contribute to our business. Videos to be emailed to Kristian Gray: admin@engagews.com.au Applications close: 29/01/2018

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For more information about the position and to obtain a position summary contact Robyn Joyce on 0412 936 485 or robyn.joyce1@bigpond.com Applications should be submitted to 3mFM via email to robyn.joyce1@bigpond.com by 5pm on 13 February 2018

The Gippsland Tech School is anticipated to open in late February 2018 and will be hosted at the Morwell Campus of Federation Training. The Gippsland Tech School partnership includes ďŹ ve Year 7-12 secondary schools and three special development schools, Latrobe City Council and numerous partner organisations representing industry and community within the Latrobe Valley. Based at the Morwell Gippsland Tech School, an exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for a suitably qualiďŹ ed, experienced and motivated individual to join Federation Training in a Teaching role.

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Further information on the above roles can be obtained from www.federationtraining.edu.au or by contacting Paul Boys, Director Gippsland Tech School on 0447 071 297 or Human Resources on 03 5120 4540.

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for rent BAY OF FIRES beach house, Binalong Bay, Tasmania, sleeps 8, minimum 3 nights. Available February onwards. Ph: 0408938645.

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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 $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

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livestock LAYER PULLETS Commercial Crossbreeds Vaccinated Brian Larkin Poultry 12wk (Black X, Red X, White X) $17.50 14wk (Isa Brown) $18.00

Wednesday, February 7 11am Leongatha Elders 5662 3523 to order BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

meetings Tarwin Valley Development Group Inc

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SEVENTY people met in the garden next to Wonthaggi’s ArtSpace on Saturday to remember two Indigenous men.

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in memoriam BATH Stanley Thomas. Passed from his loved ones on 26.1.1993. Twenty-five years without you. Also remembering Muriel and George Tatterson (Ma & Pa), Lylia, Des and Patricia King. All these special people remain with love in the circle of our hearts forever. Meree and family.

deaths BREEN (nee Steilow) Sybil. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on January 19, 2018 aged 91 years. Loving wife of Pat (dec). Much loved mum to Malcolm and Kathy. Proud and loving Granny Sybil to David and Kylie, Tom, Andrew and Ashleigh, Louise and Daniel, and Great Granny to six. Now resting in peace with Pat. FAIRWEATHER (nee Edwards) - Nola. Loving daughter of Ruby and Rupert (both dec), wife of Brian (dec). Mother to Julie, Stephen, Geoffrey, Darren and Terry, mother-in-law to Tina, Sue, Sam, Golda and Jodie. Grandmother to Alicia, Hayley, Sarah, Caitlyn, Jade, Josie, Lilly, Xavien, Lisa and Tim, and great grandmother to Dillon, Ollie, Ruby and Ella.

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bereavement thanks McCARTIN - Murray. Lorraine, Joanne and Julie and families would sincerely like to thank everyone for flowers, cards, phone calls, visits and food. Your support to us has been amazing and gratefully appreciated. A special thanks go to the staff at Armitage House, Wonthaggi and Grandridge Lodge, Mirboo North for their unconditional care at all times for Murray. Many thanks to Wendy, Paul and staff at Handley Funerals. Love Lorraine. WEST - Jack. The committee and members of the Woorayl Golf Club would like to convey their deepest sympathy to the West family on the sad passing of Jack, a long serving and distinguished life member of the Woorayl Golf Club. Our thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time.

JACKSON Colin Alexander. Leading Aircraftsman 159281. Passed away peacefully at Woorayl Lodge Leongatha on January 19, 2018, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Elsa for 68 wonderful years. Very sorely missed by his adoring daughter Lyn Hillis and family, his son Warren Jackson and family, and Wendy Ward and family. A true gentleman and loving and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather. Rest in peace Pop. Please see herald Sun for Funeral details. WEST - Jack. 10.02.1927 - 17.01.2018 Much loved husband of Mary for 68 years. Much loved father and father-in-law to Rob and Roberta. Much loved grandad to Kristie and Lisa. Forever in our hearts and memories.

Indigenous men remembered

WEST - Jack. (VX500299) The President and Members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family. Lest We Forget

They were Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner, hung in Melbourne in 1842, after rebelling against white occupation. The Bass Coast and South Gippsland Reconciliation Group, which held the service, plans to make the gathering a yearly event. Adam MacGuinness from the Bunurong Land

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YOUNG - Peter. 08.03.1937 - 19.01.2018 Passed away peacefully at Alchera House, Korumburra, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Barbara. Forever in our memories.

CANCER Council Victoria invites all South Gippsland residents to attend the region’s Relay For Life event information night.

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funerals BREEN - A Graveside Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Sybil Breen will be held at the Tarwin Lower Cemetery on Thursday, January 25, 2018 commencing at 2pm.

Poignant moment: Adam MacGuinness from the Bunurong Land Council gives a Welcome to Country at the memorial service in Wonthaggi.

FAIRWEATHER The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Nola Pamela Fairweather will be held at the Blair Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Princes Highway, Springvale on Monday, January 29, 2018 commencing at 12.45pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.

WEST - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Jack West will be held at the clubhouse, Woorayl Golf Club, Roughead Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 commencing at 10.30am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. No flowers by request.

The evening will occur at the Korumburra Fire Station on Wednesday, January 31 at 7.30pm. The South Gippsland Relay For Life is taking place for the first time in Korumburra since it began. Held in Fish Creek for the past three years, the information night is an opportunity for residents to learn more about Relay For Life and to find out how they can support the fundraiser for cancer. During the relay, teams of 10 or more take turns to walk through the night to raise funds and awareness to help fight cancer. The event also features special ceremonies, live entertainment and activities for all ages. Last year, the South Gippsland Shire Relay For Life raised more than $72,000 helping to provide much needed support to the 193 local loved ones diagnosed with cancer in South Gippsland Shire during 2016. Relay For Life coordinator Jo Walster said, “Relay For Life is a chance for us to celebrate with cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer. “The South Gippsland Relay For Life will be an inspirational, empowering and moving experience with family and friends. “It will also be an opportunity to raise money for Cancer Council Victoria’s life-saving cancer research, prevention programs and support services, which are available to Victorians in every region.” Ms Walster said local volunteers would be integral to the success of South Gippsland Relay For Life this year. “We’re looking for volunteers to join the organising committee, and other local supporters are needed to rally friends and family to participate in the event, or for local businesses to provide support through sponsorships or donations,” she said. “We have a diverse range of opportunities and our only requirement is that you’re passionate about making a difference.” To join the South GippslandRelay For Life event, please visit relayforlife.org.au or phone 1300 65 65 85. Also come along to the information night in Korumburra.

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YOUNG - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Peter Young will be held at Southern Hills Church, Mine Road, Korumburra, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 commencing at 2pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Korumburra Lawn Cemetery.

Council welcomed the crowd to Bunurong country, after which Frank Coldebella read out statements about murder and ill-treatment of indigenous people by early white settlers in Gippsland. Mary Mutsaers and Gill Di Stefano performed a dramatic reading of the men’s story, followed by a minute’s silence. Then the crowd heard personal reflections from those attending and sang the song Footprints by David Pargeter. For information on future activities, contact the reconciliation group marglynn@tpg.com.au

AN ELDERLY couple was uninjured after their caravan rolled at Nyora yesterday (Monday). Police said the driver came over a rise on the South Gippsland Highway to see a large box on the road he thought was a rock. He swerved to avoid it and his rig hit a wire rope barrier, causing the caravan to flip on to its side. The husband and wife, both from Chelsea and aged 80, were declared uninjured after being inspected by paramedics. The incident occurred before 12.45pm. Police from Korumburra, Pakenham and Cardinia Highway Patrol attended, along with Lang Lang CFA. The highway was closed at various times to allow for debris to be removed. The crash occurred near Hookers Road.

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A MAN was fined $555 after performing burnouts on the beach at Waratah Bay on Sunday morning. Foster Police were alerted to the 23 year old from Murrumbeena in Melbourne driving on the beach at 6.30am. His vehicle was bogged as a result and a friend towed his car from the scene. The offender was fined $238 for failing to have proper control of a motor vehicle and a further $317 for leaving rubbish at the scene.

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Great event: masters of ceremony, local entrepreneurial duo Jess Harle and Inspiring women: from left, I Am Woman guest speakers Kate Hocken, Lynn Fisher, Erin Miller, CaroAlex Welsh, offered an empowering show at the Inverloch Community Hub lyn Turner, Jess Harle and Leanne Potter at the I Am Woman event in the Inverloch Community Hub on on Friday. Friday.

Powerful women unite WOMAN from across the region united at the Inverloch Community Hub on Friday for a

day of empowerment.

The I Am Woman event was held to inspire women to strive for the best and surround themselves with like

minded women. The event had five key note speakers and five amazing ladies from the audience shared their journey so far.

Guests speakers included relationship coach Leanne Potter, manifesting/intentions coach Alex Tripod, yoga and meditation specialist Katrina

Archibald, therapist and life coach Erin Miller, and women’s mental health therapist Kate Hocken. The audience also heard from CPK McLaren Motorbody’s Kris McLaren, local painter Lynn Fisher, bookkeeper Donna Pearce and Carolyn Turner from Inverloch Butchers. Local artist Amanda Bier opened the event with a wonderful performance. Masters of ceremony, local entrepreneurial duo Alex Welsh and Jess Harle, shared their passion to give back by opening the show together.

Inspirational event: Julie Drysdale and Heather Canning from Leongatha enjoyed themselves at the I Am Woman event at the Inverloch Community Hub on Friday.

Water reservoirs decline SOUTH Gippsland’s water storages continue to dwindle as a hot, dry summer takes hold.

Empowered ladies: from left, Kate Appleyard from Inverloch, Nicole Salmon from Leongatha, Jo Eady from Foster and Wendy Appleyard from Foster attended the I Am Woman event at the Inverloch Community Hub on Friday.

Crash in Leongatha A DRIVER failed to give way in Leongatha last Wednesday and caused a collision at an intersection, police said.

Police reported a motorist travelling in Bruce Street failed to give way to an oncoming vehicle travelling along Young Street, resulting in a crash at 4.15pm.

Both vehicles came to a halt on the nature strip. One of the vehicles collided with an electricity pole. Police said the driver at fault was a 46 year old woman from San Remo, travelling with an eight year old child also from San Remo, in a Toyota Camry. They were taken to Wonthaggi Hospital in a stable condition for

observation. The other vehicle was a Ford Territory driven by a 60 year old Geelong woman, with passengers a 30 year old woman and two children, aged three and three months respectively. The adult passenger was also taken to Wonthaggi Hospital in a stable condition for observation.

That was despite rainfall across the region from January 12 to 19, with Lance Creek reservoir receiving 21mm, Ruby Creek 40mm, Coalition Creek 40mm, Deep Creek 26mm, Little Bass 43mm and Battery Creek 44mm. Philippe du Plessis, managing director of South Gippsland Water, said, “Storages continue to decline as we move further into the summer. South Gippsland Water continues to closely monitor the Coalition Creek system.” That system supplies Korumburra and is now at 78 per cent capacity. Lance Creek (services Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson) is 88 per cent full, Ruby Creek (services Leongatha) is 80 per cent full, Foster Dam is 99 per cent full, Little Bass (services Poowong, Nyora and

Loch) is 88 per cent full and Battery Creek (services Fish Creek) is 93 per cent full. South Gippsland Water urges customers to ensure they follow the Permanent Water Saving Rules which are in place all year. The top three rules to remember are; • water during the cool – between 6pm and 10am; • sweep, don’t hose – hosing hard surfaces such as paths and driveways is not permitted; and • install trigger nozzles - all outdoor hoses are required to be leak free and fitted with trigger nozzles. More information is available at the South Gippsland Water website: www. sgwater.com.au/services/water/permanentwater-saving-rules. Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water’s customer service team on 1300 851 636.

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt WITH the new year in full swing it is great to be back ready to work towards our goals for 2018.

Straight through: police said a driver failed to give way to an oncoming vehicle and caused a collision in Leongatha on Wednesday afternoon.

A key highlight for council in January each year is the Australia Day Awards which were held last Wednesday. The awards are an opportunity for the community to recognise and give thanks to individuals and event organisers for their contributions. Congratulations are necessary for our award winners including Citizen of the Year Paula Calafiore and Community Event of the Year the Meeniyan Garlic Festival. As the Youth Community Contribution is non-competitive I would like to recognise all nominees including Haley Amor, Jake Waldron, Natalie Young, Rachel Allamby and Tate Moodie. All nominees and successful winners

should be extremely proud of their efforts. Although they would not actively seek recognition for their hard work and dedication, it has been a pleasure to note the impact they all make on our region. Australia Day is fast approaching and our communities are busy putting the last details together for the eight ceremonies being held across our region. I highly encourage everyone to attend these fantastic events that will be held in Dumbalk, Foster, Kongwak, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Mirboo North, Pound Creek and Venus Bay. More details about these events will be advertised and are also available on www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/australiaday However you choose to spend Australia Day this year, I hope you all have the opportunity to share it with those you cherish most while reflecting on the great nation we all get to call home.

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SPORT | Inverloch THE midweek Triples Day sponsored by Ian Symonds and Associates was played on Wednesday, with 27 teams. There was a last minute cancellation by one team, hence the odd number, which made life difficult for the match committee. Four teams won all four games, so there were two hard luck stories. Winners, with 67 points and 25 shots up, were Harry Rybalka’s team, Gary Scott and Ray Gostling. Runners up, with 67 points and 22 shots up, were Jack Miller’s team, Doug Muir and Gavin Butler. Some members of this team were later accused of donning dancing shoes, whatever that might imply. Best first game went to Peter Spark, C. Underwood and G. Hams. Best second game was won by Barry Dickie, Frank Cimino and Stan Noad. Best third game went to Geoff Coleman, Ron Gillett and Tony McKernan. Best fourth game was won by R. Provan, A. Jordan and P. Caulfield. Players’ initials have been used here where the score cards show no first names. Because January is a five Wednesday month, the Triples competition will be played again at this venue on Wednesday, January 31. The heat of the summer prevented any social bowls being held on last Thursday. Social bowls will be held, temperature permitting, on Thursday, January 25, starting at 12.30pm. Names are to be in by 11.30am if playing. Saturday Pennant results, round 11: Division 1: Inverloch Blue 89 defeated Fish Creek 49; Inverloch White 71 lost to Wonthaggi 77.

thestar.com.au Division 3: Inverloch 62 lost to Loch and District 78. Division 4: Inverloch 83 defeated Wonthaggi Blue 45. Division 5: Inverloch Blue 93 defeated Mirboo North 38; Inverloch White 52 lost to Phillip Island 97. Inverloch Saturday Pennant ladder positions, with three rounds to go: Division 1: Inverloch Blue, second; Inverloch White, eighth. Division 3: Inverloch, first. Division 4: Inverloch, second. Division 5: Inverloch Blue, fifth; Inverloch White, eighth. Friday is members’ night. Come along for the raffles, nibbles and some socialising.

South Gippsland Bowls Ladies Division MIDWEEK pennant results Round nine, January 16: Division 1: Leongatha 14/75 (18 shots) defeated Foster 2/57; Corinella 15/66 (7 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 1/59; Inverloch 12/79 (10 shots) defeated Phillip Island 4/69; San Remo 14/81 (19 shots) defeated Port Welshpool 2/62.

Ladder

Leongatha ..............96 Wonthaggi ..............92 Phillip Island..........81 Inverloch ................79 Corinella..................79 San Remo ................77 Foster.......................50 Port Welshpool ........22

+121 +91 +39 +40 +28 +2 -70 -251

Division 2: Korumburra 12/64 (9 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower 4/55; Mirboo North14/71 (8 shots) defeated Lang Lang 2/63; Toora 14/95 (43 shots) defeated San Remo 2/52; Meeniyan14/78 (24 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 2/54.

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

Ladder

Korumburra ..........106 Tarwin Lower ........83 Mirboo North ........78 San Remo ...............77 Wonthaggi ...............71 Toora .......................68 Meeniyan.................51 Lang Lang ...............42

+173 +133 -9 -50 -78 +47 -50 -166

Division 3: Leongatha 14/77 (13 shots) defeated Phillip Island 2/64; Inverloch (1) 16/112 (76 shots) defeated Loch -/36. Korumburra 16/59 (5 shots) defeated Inverloch (2) -/54; Fish Creek had the Bye.(16/-)

Ladder

Inverloch (1) ..........131 Korumburra ..........100 Phillip Island..........87 Inverloch (2) ..........79 Leongatha................72 Fish Creek ...............63 Loch ........................44

+238 +70 +48 +5 -81 -69 -211

Division 4: Wonthaggi 12/66 (25 shots) defeated Inverloch 2/41; no results received from Phillip Island. No ladder available.

South Gippsland Pennant Bowls Division 1: Wonthaggi 12-77 defeated Inverloch White 4-71; Phillip Island Blue 2-68 lost to Phillip Island White 14-69; Leongatha 14-84 defeated Korumburra 2-49; Inverloch Blue 16-89 defeated Fish Creek 0-49.

Ladder

Phillip Island Blue 133 Inverloch Blue ...... 126 Leongatha ............. 110 Phillip Island White -26 Korumburra............ 80 Fish Creek .............. 66 Wonthaggi .............. 65 Inverloch White ..... 30

+232 +168 +89 94 -49 -131 -70 -213

Division 2: Mirboo North 2-60 lost to San Remo 14-81; Phillip Island 14-73 defeated Toora 2-63; Corinella 16-106 defeated Tarwin Lower 0-40; Lang Lang 14-80 defeated Wonthaggi 2-68.

Ladder

Corinella ............... 150 Phillip Island ....... 90 San Remo .............. 89 Toora ..................... 88 Mirboo Noth .......... 86 Lang Lang .............. 78 Wonthaggi .............. 75 Tarwin Lower ......... 48

+328 -37 -24 -68 -45 -69 +37 -122

Division 3: Loch and District 16-78 defeated Inverloch 0-62; Foster 14-84 defeated Meeniyan 2-64; Korumburra 14-79 defeated Leongatha 2-57; San Remo 16-78 defeated Port Welshpool 0-53.

Ladder

Inverloch ............... 119 San Remo .............. 110 Foster .................... 101 Korumburra ......... 101 Leongatha .............. 85 Loch & District ...... 80 Meeniyan ............... 76 Port Welshpool ....... 32

+129 +65 +24 -5 -36 +0 -20 -178

Division 4: Wonthaggi Gold 16-106 defeated San Remo 0-45; Korumburra 2-70 lost to Phillip Island 14-75; Leongatha 14-70 defeated Tarwin Lower 2-61; Inverloch 16-83 defeated Wonthaggi Blue 0-45.

Ladder

Wonthaggi Green 146 Inverloch ............... 129 Phillip Island ....... 118 Wonthaggi Blue ... 93 San Remo ............... 68 Leongatha .............. 60 Korumburra............ 54 Tarwin Lower ......... 36

+271 +203 +74 +118 -127 -137 -166 -236

Division 5: Loch and District 2-58 lost to Corinella 14-75; Lang Lang 2-55 lost to Toora 14-75; Meeniyan 1470 defeated Fish Creek 2-63; Phillip Island 16-97 defeated Inverloch White 0-52; Inverloch Blue 16-93 defeated Mirboo North Purple 0-38; Mirboo North White 16-80

defeated Foster 0-54.

Ladder

Meeniyan ............. 145 Corinella .............. 138 Mirboo North ....... 114 Fish Creek ........... 104 Inverloch Blue ...... 103 Phillip Island ......... 93 Foster .................... 92 Inverloch White .... 80 Loch & District ..... 65 Toora ..................... 58 Lang Lang ............. 36 Mirboo North Purple -308

+172 +244 +185 +109 +71 +10 +79 -98 -77 -154 -233 28

Round 12 (Division 1) Kiss of Death tips: Division 1: in a must win game for both teams Fish Creek (home) will win a close one against Wonthaggi winning by a mere three shots. Inverloch White (home) will have simply no chance against Inverloch Blue, who must win order to have any chance of claiming top spot from Phillip Island Blue. Inverloch Blue to win by 42 shots. Korumburra (home) will give Phillip Island Blue the fright of their lives in a very close game. Phillip Island Blue to win by 12 shots. Phillip Island White (home) will get home by the slimmest of margins with a five shot win over Leongatha. With only three rounds before the start of the finals clubs should be finalising their players to ensure prospective players have enough games to be eligible to play in their respective finals. Any club having a doubt over a player’s eligibility should contact the Saturday Pennant recorder Denis Stanes who has an up to date list of all players. Good bowling to everyone.

Fish Creek DUE to the excessive heat last week, it was regretfully decided to call off the Ladies Tournament to be held on Friday, January 19. Thank you to all the clubs that had put forward a team/teams in support of the day. In the Pennant Saturday section this last week, Division 1 and Division 5 both lost to Inverloch Blue and Meeniyan respectively. Teams for next Saturday are: Division 1 plays Wonthaggi at home: T. McLean(S), B.Cooper, R. Grylls (M), A. Kerr; R. Mortlock (S), R. Knight, Milton Heywood, C. McGannon; D. Christie (S), R. McKenzie, R. Vuillermin; Boka Division 5 plays Lang Lang at home: R. Poletti (S), A. Atwell, P. Poletti, W. Symmons; R. Barham (S) (M), Malcolm Heywood, P. Dean, A. Masson; K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, M. Angwin, G. Hoskin Emergency: R. Constantine Reminders: 2018 Barefoot Bowls will begin on Tuesday, January 30, and Wednesday, January 31 at 5:50pm for 6pm start and will continue for the usual six weeks. All interested parties should contact Andy Kerr (5683 2380) or a committee member of the Fish Creek Bowls Club to register as soon as possible. Fish Creek Triples will take place on Thursday, January 25. Dutch auction will be held at the monthly casse-

role evening to be held on Friday, February 2. This proved to be very exciting and successful last year, due to the generous donations/purchases by club members and friends. Donations for this year’s function will be greatly appreciated, and members are encouraged to look around for suitable unwanted goods that can be auctioned off, in the hope of attaining the financial success of last year. A social evening is to be held at the Wonthaggi Club on Thursday, February 15. All interested parties should put their names down on the list displayed on the notice board at the club. Transport will be a bus leaving and returning to the club and the transport cost will be calculated on numbers. Any queries can be directed to Ray Barham (0408 317 030).

Buffalo Indoor

Wednesday, January 17 AFTER the Christmas New Year break, 17 bowlers enjoyed the first night of bowls at Buffalo for 2018. After five teams of three and one team of two were selected, three games of eight ends were played with mixed results. In game one Charlie Tumino and Peter Tiziani quickly found form not allowing Toni Heldens, Danah Suckling and Mark Taylor to score and won 17-0. On mat two Bill Wolswinkel, Denyse Menzies and Mary Tumino narrowly beat Ian Hasty, Joyce Occhipinti and Peter Stapleton 8-6. Stephen Suckling, Carolyn Benson and Maureen Taylor bowled steadily to win 9-2 over Joe Occhipinti, Illene Tiziani and Gwenda Bevan. In the second game all three mats ended up with close scores. Charlie and Peter narrowly beat Stephen, Carolyn and Maureen 6-5; Joe, Illene and Gwenda had their first win over Ian, Joyce and Peter 7-5; Toni, Danah and Mary also had a win from Bill, Denyse and Mary 10-6. In the third game Charlie and Peter had their third win beating Ian, Joyce and Peter 10-6; Stephen, Carolyn and Maureen bowled well to beat Bill, Denyse and Mary 15-4; Toni, Danah and Mark had their second win with a 10-4 win over Joe, Illene and Gwenda. The night’s winners were Charlie and Peter T. (WWW) 17 ends, then Stephen, Carolyn and Maureen (WLW) 16 ends, next Toni, Danah and Mark (LWW) 10 ends, fourth Joe, Illene and Gwenda (LWL) 10 ends, fifth Bill, Denyse and Mary (WLL) nine ends, sixth Ian, Joyce and Peter S. (LLL) nine ends. There was a good choice of prizes for the lucky ticket. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall, all welcome.

a countback with 58 points. The best last game went to Jeff Pendergast and Bill Haines with plus two. Edneys of Leongatha was the sponsor for the day and the club thanks them for their valued support. Tuesday pennant, January 16 saw Division 1 ladies at home to Foster and won the day overall 75 shots to 57. Division 3 was home to Phillip Island and also won the day 77 to 64 shots: S. Crouch’s team won 30 to 20 shots, A. Lye’s team lost 19 to 23 shots and J. Sing’s team won 28 to 21 shots. Round 10, January 22 sees Division 1 away to Corinella and Division 3 at home to Inverloch 2. Social bowls, January 17 winners were J. Lye and P. Ellison with two wins plus 33, runners-up F. Sauvarin and Jo Runciman with two wins plus 23. Saturday pennant, January 20 saw Division 1 in battle with Korumburra and won the day overall 84 shots to 49: R. Trotman’s team lost 19 to 20 shots, W. Walker’s team won 33 to 18 shots and J. Hall’s team won 32 to 11 shots. Division 3 was away to Korumburra and the tables

were this time to Korumburra’s success, winning 79 to 57 shots: L. Wilson’s team lost 16 to 25 shots, J. Pendergast’s team lost 12 to 30 shots and G. Drury’s team won 29 to 24 shots. Division 4 was home to Tarwin Lower and won overall 70 shots to 51: J. Kuiper’s team won 27 to 16 shots, G. Van Sinderen’s team 11 to 31 shots and R. Symmons’ team won 32 to 14 shots. Round 11 sees Division 1 away to Phillip Island White, Division 3 is home to Foster and Division 4 away to Phillip Island. The next Kitty Club tea will be on Friday, February 2 at the clubrooms at 6pm. The 2018 twilight barefoot bowls will commence on Tuesday, January 30, and to our business folk, get your entry as soon as possible. Entry forms to be posted to Leongatha Bowls Club, PO Box 232, Leongatha. If you wish to make further enquiries please contact Harry Forrester 0428 642 274. The next monthly triples is Wednesday, January 24, 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Best up for Bombers challenge JAKE Best has taken his footy skills to new heights, competing for the Tiwi Bombers this season.

The former Foster local has played two matches with the Bombers, and plans to play a third in the coming weeks. The Northern Territory Football League plays out its season during the traditional offseason, giving Best plenty of opportunities to refine his skills with the Bombers before playing another season with the Vermont Eagles in the Eastern Victorian League Division 1. Vermont senior coach Harmit Singh works full time with the Essendon Football Club. Due to the Tiwi Bombers’ affiliation with Essendon, the opportunity rose for Best to go over and play. Best said playing with the Bombers had been excellent experience; particularly playing alongside greats like Liam Jurrah and Austin Wonaeamirri.

“It’s been a great experience, and a great way to keep my fitness up. Playing with these guys who have elite skill has been a benefit,” he said. “We play on the Tiwi Islands, so I’ve had a chance to experience the culture there as well. It has been really eye opening.” Best said playing footy in 40 degree heat has been the biggest challenge, but kicking a couple of goals in his first game was something special. The Bombers came up against Waratah Football Club in Best’s first game and had a win. However, the Darwin Buffaloes were too good for them in the second match. “It’s a pretty big league, which surprised me; it’s full on,” Best said. “It’s well documented and they get plenty of people there.” Locally, Best played for the Foster and Leongatha Football Netball Clubs. He previously played for Casey in the Victorian Football League.

Leongatha RESULTS of the Nicholson Pairs played on Sunday, January 14: The winner was the pair of Shane O’Loughlan and Peter Caulfield with 61 points, second place went to John Hall and Ray McGannon with 59 points, third place Darly Major and Ron Burge with 58 points on a countback, and fourth went to Peter Forrest and John Newcombe, also on

New experience: Jake Best intends to play another match with the Tiwi Bombers this year.

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Inverloch parkrun heats up THIS week, 138 people ran, jogged and walked the Inverloch parkrun course, of whom 20 were first timers.

It was a steamy morning after two very hot days, but there were still 25 recorded new personal bests, including Julie Farmilo on her birthday. Brooke Jones also pulled out a personal best, supported and encouraged all the way by Kate Lew Ton. Margaret Facey celebrated her 50th parkrun. A big happy birthday also went to Ina Kelly; what an amazing, inspirational woman Ina is, moving into the 85-89 age category and completing her 131st parkrun, showing everyone that age is no barrier to participating and completing five parkrun kilometres nearly every week.

The event was made possible by 10 volunteers; Elli Hutchison, Kate Lew Ton, Julie Jacobs, Greg Dell, Julian Walker, Steve Fuery, Mal Dunn, Allen McKinnon, Fiona Richardson and Lindsay Guerin. A special mention went to Kate Lew Ton and Julian Walker, who went above and beyond after parkrun to help process the results. Today’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun results page. The female record is held by Charlotte Wilson who recorded a time of 18:11 on October 29, 2016 (event number 114). The male record is held by Ed Beischer who recorded a time of 16:27 on June 10, 2017 (event number 147). The age grade course record is held by Lavinia Petrie who recorded 106.20 percent (22:03) on November 26, 2016 (event number 118).

Great work: Brooke Jones secured a personal best at the Inverloch parkrun, supported by Kate Lew Ton.

Personal bests galore in Koonwarra THE weather was a little cooler for Koonwarra parkrun event 13.

A total of 132 people ran, jogged and walked the course. Forty five first timers were welcomed and 22 new personal bests were smashed out. Representatives of 10 different clubs took part. Scott Morrison was the first male to cross the finish line Michelle Harris was the first female. Parkrun is for everyone and it showed this week with tourists, first timers, families, walkers, runners and dogs all participating. The event was made possible by nine

fantastic volunteers; Cindy Borg, Sarah Lewis, Lynette McCarthy, Zara Borg, Lisa Riley, Glenn Smith, Mary Adams, Tess Sweeney and Deb Gannon. Today’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the Koonwarra parkrun results page. The male record is held by Michael Tripodi who recorded a time of 17:36 on November 4, 2017 (event number 1). The female record is held by Sarah Lewis who recorded a time of 18:49 on December 30, 2017 (event number 9). The age grade course record is held by John Graham who recorded 83.88 percent (20:22) on November 11, 2017 (event number 2).

Cycling back in full swing AS usual, racing sessions over the summer holidays are poorly attended with some riders on holidays and others having major events to attend so Friday night was similar to other years with just three riders racing.

However, the Wednesday training sessions are back in full swing with the coach Tony Smith again running the motor bike for pacing efforts. The riders had great conditions on Friday night with the sun dropping and shade extending across the track. The first event was a one lap time trial. Kate Geary clocked in at 47.12 sec with Renee Hardacre at 52.20 sec. Tom Fitzgerald rode a 35.53 sec lap on a small gear and swapped to a bigger gear and rode 34.83 sec. However that was still not his personal best for the season. The riders then raced a one lap handicap.

Renee Hardacre (100) was slow to get wound up and allowed Kate Geary (80) to bridge the gap however she was not able to come round so Renee held on for a narrow win from Kate and a fast finishing Tom(scr). A revised handicap over 1 lap saw Renee (80) make it a double but Tom managed to finish second and Kate (65) third. A sprint match between Kate and Renee saw a determined Kate hit the front at the 200m mark and hold a good lead to the finish. This was followed by a two lap handicap. In a good result for the handicapper, the riders crossed the line as one with Tom Fitzgerald taking the win from Kate (170) and Renee (160) in third. The club has finalised a fixture for the balance of the year which features a number of combines with the Gippsland clubs, some social rides of a Sunday and hopefully a new race course once the works on Hudsons Road are complete. Check out the club website.

Dream come true: JCU Townsville Fire – featuring former Leongatha local Kelly Wilson – defeated Melbourne in the 2017/18 grand final series for the third time in four seasons over the weekend.

Wilson makes history FORMER Leongatha local and JCU Townsville Fire point guard Kelly Wilson became the ninth player in Women’s National Basketball League history to play 350 games.

The groundbreaking milestone occurred during the championship match against Melbourne over the weekend. For the third time in four seasons, Fire defeated Melbourne 70-57. Wilson celebrated her title and milestone with nine points, five rebounds and three assists. Leading by six at quarter time, the Fire was able to stretch it out to double digits during the second but the Boomers closed to eight at half time. With a 12-point lead at the main change, the Fire was able to hold its own down the stretch as the party started in Townsville. Having won back-toback titles for the Bendigo Spirit previously, Wilson, who is now piloting the Fire after returning to the club following a lengthy absence, has enjoyed a decorated playing career including Rookie of the Year honours in 2002/03 while at the AIS. Since then she has gone on to become one of the competition’s premier playmakers and is one of just seven players to have registered 1000 career assists in the national league. Throughout her stellar career, the 33 year old aver-

Massive milestone: former Leongatha local and JCU Townsville Fire point guard Kelly Wilson became the ninth player in WNBL history to play 350 games. Her milestone coincided with the grand final played against Melbourne on the weekend. ages eight points, three rebounds and three assists. “She’s been an incredible player for such a lengthy period and she continues to be so,” Fire coach Claudia Brassard said. “Whether she’s been off the ball or running the team at the point, she’s so

Gippsland Pride U14 Victorian Cricket Championships (Pathways) Scores: Monday, January 5, at Central Reserve Springvale”. Round one: Gippsland 137 Ethan Lamers 16,Darcy Hume 16, Billy Manicaro run out 21 lost to Metro Inner South East 144 Darcy Hume 3 for 16. Round two: Jubilee Park Frankston. Gippsland 143 Ethan Lamers 6, Darcy Hume 54, Billy Manicaro 8 defeated South East Country 134 Darcy Hume 1 for 24 and a run out. Round three: Walter Galt Reserve Mordialloc Gippsland 137 Ethan Lamers 0 ro, Darcy Hume 2 Billy Manicaro 2 lost to Melbourne South East Bayside 8 for 150 Darcy Hume 0 or 8 (were 8 for 134).

Qualifying final: Walter Galt Reserve Mordialloc Gippsland 3 for 131 Ethan Lamers 47, Darcy Hume 10, Billy Manicaro DNB defeated Melbourne Outer South 5 for 128, run outs to Darcy and Ethan Semi final: 20/20 Heat South East Country 2 for 170 Gippsland 6 for 112 Ethan Lamers 2 RO ,Darcy Hume 8, Billy Manicaro 7 RO Grand Final is between Northern Rivers and Melbourne South East Bayside. Gippsland lost to Melbourne South East Bayside round three having them eight wickets down when they passed Gippsland. Gippsland were close in most games and the three Leongatha boys contributed well.

dangerous. “Additionally, she’s a player that players want to play with. She’s always the first at training and the last off the court. “She sets an incredibly high standard and her teammates can do nothing more than follow her lead.”

Wilson said her 350th was a special milestone, but her focus was singularly on the grand final at the time, saying she would trade it in a heartbeat to win another title. Fire congratulated Wilson on her achievement in the midst of the championship celebrations.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis TOURNAMENTS held on Saturday, January 20 were well represented by all clubs. It was a big day with ladies, men and mixed in Section 1 and 2. Section 3 only had a ladies pair and so the section could not be played. As Section 3 have a bye next week it was disappointing, otherwise socially and and play wise it was a very good day. Results Section 1: Ladies winners Camille Morris and Nicole Walker, runners-up Belinda Whiteside and Shelley Walker. Men’s winners Matt Pocklington and Trenton Hughes, runners-up Warren Littlejohn and Jimmy Mon-

aghan. Mixed winners Shelley Walker and Matt Pocklington, runners-up Bronwyn Williams and Ron Walker. Section 2: Ladies winners Cassie Hutchison and Jane Harrison, runners-up Evie Dekker and Rhonda Newton. Men’s winners Michael Grist and Harry TaylorSmith, runners-up Sean Fraser and Wayne Roberts. Mixed winners Susan Clark and Jye Gourlay, runners-up Rhonda Newton and Greg Edwards. The barbecue was well supported and well done to Noelene and her helpers. A new numbers board was a good spinner for the day and the winners were Ron Walker, Camille Morris, Marg Barter and Bronwyn Williams.

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Driving golf further: Rebecca Thomas is hoping to lift her golf up another level in 2018, although the five time champion at Leongatha Golf Club already plays off an impressive three handicap.

Stepping up a notch GOLFER Rebecca Thomas is hoping to add to her already impressive golf record by competing in more Golf Victoria events in 2018.

A five time club champion at Leongatha Golf Club, Rebecca recently finished fourth in the Victorian Mid Amateur Championship. The two day event saw Rebecca have an impressive first round at Cranbourne golf course when she was equal leader after day one, hitting 78 off the stick. But day two at The National Long Island Country Club saw her lose her timing after starting pretty well hitting an 88 which dropped her down to fourth place overall. The winner was a lady who plays off plus 2, who had a 79 on day one but finished with 73 to claim the win. Rebecca still competes in most Wednesday events at Leongatha, on Thursdays often plays at Leongatha or Paterson River (Paterson Lakes) for metropolitan pennant which starts in March but is hoping to compete in more Golf Victoria events soon. Rebecca is part of a big golfing family and she thanks her family for allowing her to pursue her sporting interest. She also works as assistant manager at Leongatha part-time.

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY, January 17: Forty seven players competed in a mixed stableford event.

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FORTY-THREE men and 12 ladies enjoyed a Stableford event on a sunny and warm day.

TUESDAY, January 16, was a testing day for golf, yet a good mix of members and visitors played some great golf.

The course is holding up very well considering the recent warm weather and this is due to curator Greg and his supportive team of volunteers. They are also increasing the green surround and fairway watering system at the moment. Thanks to all involved. The scores were reflective of the conditions. The ladies winner on a count back with 36 points was J. Pope, congratulations. Balls down the line went to runner up E. Berryman and E. McBride. Nearest the pins on the eighth were A. Campbell and the 17th J. Hockey. The men’s scores were also very good with A Grade being won by P. Rayson with a fine 40 points B Grade winner J. Edmond with 39 points and the score of the day in C Grade J. Newton with 43 points – a score many could only hope for. Congratulations to the major winners in both the men’s and ladies competition. Balls down the line went to B. Hogan, C. James, E. Poole, J. Diaper, J. Hickey, B. Collier, R. Sullivan and T. Martin. Nearest the pin on the eighth was C. James and 17th E. Poole. There will be a competition held on Australia Day. Please note the start time is now 8:30am assembly for a 9am start due to the warm weather forecast. Good luck to all that compete over the next week.

Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, the weather was quite warm for the golfers at Korumburra.

Fourteen women completed 18 holes, three people finished nine holes and well done to Gail Beer who submitted the first card towards gaining her handicap. It was fantastic to have 11 women at the beginner’s clinic and also great to hear positive comments about how helpful the lesson was to improve golf techniques. Many who attended the clinic went on to play a number of holes to reinforce what had been taught. There will be another clinic next Wednesday, January 24, at 10am. A reminder that Beginner’s Day is on Wednesday, February 7. Beginners will be paired with more experienced players for the nine-hole Ambrose event, and the intention is to have a nice, social game. Last Wednesday, Lynette McIvor (20) had a good round to win Section 1 (0-30), 1 up, with Julie Brannaghan (24), finishing as runner-up, with one down. Section 2 (31-45) was won by Betty Thomson (35), with a lovely two up, perhaps with the help of the new hybrid club. Runner-up was Betty Yann (31), with one down. After assisting at the beginner’s clinic, Lee Clements played nine holes and won that competition, with one up. Julie Brannaghan was NTP on the first and 13th greens and Lynette McIvor was closest on the 10th. Next week, there is a signup sheet for a 4BBB Par event. Thank you very much to the women who helped with the catering last Sunday week. There was a small field of golfers on Saturday. Lorraine Knox (45) won with 31 points, on a c/b from Deb Wrigley (25) and Judy Webb was NTP on the first and 13th greens. It remained quite hot for the Twilight golfers

A Grade winner was Richard Comerford (15) with a great score of 42 points. B Grade was won by Mandy Moyle (32) with 38 points. Down the line balls were won by Marg Griffiths and Marg Berry 37, Sue Woods and Dot Stubbs 36, Anna deBondt, Trish Owen, Marie Turner, Tyler Marotti, Lyndall Caldwell, Wendy Parker and Else Gedye all with 34, Russell Williams and Maxine Eabry 33, Peter Waters, Frances O’Brien, Terri Elliott and Colin Bear 32 Nearest the pin on 14th was Anna deBondt and 16th was Trish Owen. Nine hole event: There were eight entrants. The winner was Marion Chalmers with an amazing score of 21 points. Down the line balls went to Chris Lay 20 points. Saturday, January 20: Twenty-five women played a Stableford competition. A Grade winner was Sue Wylie with 34 STROKE Monthly Medal was the compoints. petition on Saturday, January 20, with B Grade winner was Marg Griffiths 35 trophies by Alan and Barb Twite. points. A Grade: M. Webb 68 net, R. Ludenia 70, T. Down the line balls went to Lynda Bassett O’Neill 71, P. Johnson 71, L. Webster 71, S. Rose 34, Glenyce McRobert 33, Liz Hodge and Me- 71, P. Hopkins 72. lina Willder 32, Anna deBondt and Anne Larkin B Grade: T. Ó’Neill 76 OTS (17 hcp), M. 31, Marea Maher and Karen Orford 30 c/b. Webb 68 net, T. Fixter 69, M. Belvedere 69, R.

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Doug Carter scored Best Round of the Day on 41 points, with A Grade winner Brett Windsor 38 points, B Grade winner Bert Borg 38 and D Grade winner Francis Thomas 39 on c/b. DTLs went to Terry Grace 39, Trevor Seebeck 38, Bruce Hutton 37, Ross McRoberts 37, Nathan Wardle 36, Neil Mackenzie 36, Denis Wallace 35, Antony Geddes 35, Frank Gill 35, Wayne Keen 35, Frank Smedley 35, Wendy-Anne Parker 34, Nicholas Perrin 34, Kevin Scott 34, John French 34, and Ted Bruinewoud 33. NTP on the 14th hole was Christopher Leaver 1.30m and 16th hole was William Warren 2.37m. Thursday, January 18, was a very hot day and the competition was restricted to the morning field. Terry Grace stepped up after narrowly missing out on Tuesday, to take Best Round of the Day with 41 points, A Grade winner was Doug Clemann with 38 points on C/B and B Grade winner was Nick Lafferty Snr with 37 points. DTLs went to Peter Brownlie 38, Peter Hart 37, Brian Wall 36, John French 36, John Renwick 36, Craig Hams 35, Bruce Hutton 35, Barry Attwood 35, John Moor 35, George Misson 34, John Simon 34, Geoffrey Maher 34, Frank Gill 34, Warren Dummett 33 and Ken Smirk 33. NTP on the 14th hole went to Peter Seth 1.72m and 16th hole was Craig Hams 1.17m. Dylan and the boys turned out another superb course for Saturday, January 20. A good field of 103 enjoyed great conditions early before the day got muggy. Andy Horvath won D Grade and Best Round of the Day with 42 points, A Grade winner was Glen Marshman on 38, B Grade winner was Peter Hart, who was in great form, with 41, and C Grade last Thursday. Well done to the winners, Merrissa and Peter Cosson, who had a very handy 24 points for the nine holes. Close behind were runners up, Karen and David Sorrell, with 23 points. Jean White and Kurt Cosson won the NTPs on the first green. There is a Stableford event on Australia Day, Friday, January 26, with a shotgun start at 10am. The signup sheet is in the foyer and names need to be down as soon as possible so that catering can be arranged. The cost is $20 which includes a two course lunch and some great prizes for the winners and NTPs. Thank you to the major sponsor Betta Home Living in Leongatha for generously providing $400 worth of vouchers. Burra Foods is also assisting the club by donating food for the lunch and the club appreciates this support.

For bookings or enquiries, phone David on 0408 515 622.

Teamwork: last Thursday evening, Karen and David Sorrell finished runners up and Merrissa and Peter Cosson were the winners of Korumburra Golf Club’s Twilight competition. Hamill 70, P. Cosson 72, W. Hopkins 72. Nearest the pin: 1st R. Hamill, 7th R. Gallagher, 10th S. Harland, 13th R. Gallagher. Tuesday’s winner was R. B. Pope 40 pts and Thursday’s winner R. Rees 37 pts.

Wonthaggi ladies SUMMER golf has meant some hot scores for some of the ladies, and Wednesday was no exception.

winner was Philippe du Plessis with 39 points. DTLs went to a very unlucky John Fraser with 41, Brett Windsor 39, Ken Wardle 38, John Belli 37, Nathan Wardle 36, Peter Gin 36, Peter Hartigan 36, Jon Smith 35, Warren Dummett 35, Colin Martin 35, John Dumont 35, Darrell Prior 35, Paul Tierney 35, Tim McCarthy 35, Russell Williams 35, Don Smith 34, Matt Stockdale 34, Garry Friend 34, John Moor 34, Craig Hams 34, Andrew Hendley 33, Ian Murchie 33, Peter Walsh 33 and Ian Debenham 33. NTP on the 14th hole went to Philippe du Plessis .88m and 16th hole was Bruce Hutton 1.8m. Winner of this week’s Pro Pin on the third hole was Christopher Leaver. The club was very much looking forward on Monday, January 22, to the round of the Trainee Pro AM when some 40 of the States hottest Trainee Pro’s will be joined by a strong field of club members and visitors to take on the course. Watch this space next week for the results.

Golf day: Liam, Wayne and Charlotte Roberts ready to play at Leongatha Golf Club. Seventeen players played before the day’s heat and some beaut scores drew the attention of the Handicapper. There were two grades; A Grade to 23 and B Grade 24 plus. Jan Beaumont had a stand out round (21) 41 points as the A Grade winner, and B Grade was won by Robyn Wilkinson (24) 37 points. There were three birdies, all scored in the same group. Catherine Bolding sunk long puts on both the second and the 14th, and Jan Jeeves chipped in on the fifth. These two girls scored four points on each of these holes for being clever. Mrs Handicapper has taken shots from Jan Beaumont, Catherine Bolding, Jan Jeeves, and Robyn Wilkinson; obviously they don’t need them. BDL went to Catherine Bolding 39, Marg Johnson 36, Jan Jeeves 36, Chris Yann 34, Lorraine Peters 33, Marg Ryan 32, and Betty Bowmar 31.

Foster WEEKLY golf results:

Tuesday, January 16: Stableford. Winner: Kevin Witheridge (16) 41 points. NTP: sixth P. Spencer and 13th R. Fulton. DTL: R. Reusch (17) 38, P. Spencer (16) 35 and N. Thompson (11) 34. Wednesday, January 17: Summer Golf. Winners: A Grade: Gale Tyers (16) 35 points. B Grade: Di Berryman (36) 40 points. NTP: sixth J. Mountford and 17th R. Galloway. DTL: R. Galloway (11) 33, K. Morris (29) 32, and T. Prue (23) 31. Nine hole: M. Ellis 18. Thursday, January 18: Stableford. Winner: Trevor Jones (24) + 2. NTP: fourth F. Tyers and 17th D. Summers. DTL: Ray Prain (13) -1, and Rod CoughranLane (27) -1. Friday, January 19: Too hot – no competition, carry over. Saturday, January 20: Stableford. Winner A: R. Prain (13) 39. Winner B: R. Smith (24) 36. NTP: fourth C. Buckland, sixth F. Tyers, 13th S. Rathjen, 15th J. Appel and 17th F. Tyers. DTL: S. Canning (12) 37, P. Spencer (16) 37, S. Rathjen (7) 37, K. Witheridge (16) 36, N. Thompson (11) 36, and D. Knee (10) 36. Nine holes: S. Canning. Eagles Nest: C. Buckland fifth and 12th. Remember that this Saturday is a Two Ball Ambrose Member /Guest Day. Bring along a mate and have a great day of golf. Hope to see you all here on Saturday.

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thestar.com.au Meeniyan Golf A WARM day greeted the players in the annual Ambrose golf day on Sunday.

Sponsors Gary Linagan and Damien Lithgo joined the field for a two person Ambrose event. Joining the field also were unhandicapped golfers. All were welcomed.

Referees required CALLING all basketball fans, a new season is about to begin.

To ensure another successful season for the Korumburra Basketball Association, the committee is looking for more qualified referees. The Allen family has been amongst Korumburra’s team of referees for years, and have found the experience very rewarding. Jo Allen has been refereeing for 11 years, and has passed on the love of the sport to her children. Her daughter Zoe has been refereeing for seven years. “I started reffing 11 years ago to help Korumburra Basketball Association out. As the years went on I really enjoyed reffing, and whilst my children were playing tournaments, I would ref at those tournaments,” Jo said.

Well done: Irene Holm and Susan Straw were the ladies winners, and they are pictured with sponsor Damien Lithgo and mixed event winners Wendy and Jim Jordan.

Men’s winners: sponsor (far left) and captain Peter Riddle (far right) congratulate winners Dale Thomas and Paul Allen.

Join the game: Zoe and Jo Allen are encouraging more people to become referees for the Korumburra Basketball Association. Having more qualified referees will boost the skill level of the young players who go through the association.

“From there, my children got involved with reffing and we travelled to various tournaments to ref. “Four years ago, I stepped up to start reffing CBL (Country Basketball League), and have strived to improve my reffing from there, winning the most improved Victorian Senior Women’s Referee for 2016. From there, I then became a level 2A referee and in 2017 started reffing Big V.” Zoe is now a referee after playing basketball for 15 years. “Some of my highlights (from playing basketball) would be participating in the U12s jamboree in Albury, and then getting selected to participate in academy,” she said. Over the years, the whole family has played basketball, and currently four are refereeing. They enjoy watching basketball on television, and also enjoy playing soccer. As domestic referees, the Allens conduct themselves as they would in any other form of employment; on time, in uniform, and doing their job to the best of their abilities. As well as CBL and Big V, they also referee Victorian Junior Basketball League and at Basketball Victoria Country events. “We have theory exams, ref coaches to evaluate us on our games and critique, and we also do fitness tests,” Jo said. Jo and Zoe said refereeing is great because it is very social, excellent for fitness, and offers a bit of extra cash on the side. A novice referee can participate in a Level 0 referee course to get the basic knowledge to get them out on the court, where they can then receive training from fellow referees. Novice referees need confidence, and good listening skills to further improve their skills. While learning the ropes, new referees will be offered plenty of support through the association. The Allens said having more qualified referees will benefit junior players in the long run, as they can talk to the referees during the game to try to improve skill level. At the moment, a shortage of referees means a parent volunteer is thrown into the role at the last minute.

Matches are played in Korumburra on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Most referees are required for two or three games a night. The season goes for around 16 weeks, and there are two seasons per year. The next season starts on February 5.

Family sport: the Allen family have supported the Korumburra Basketball Association together for many years, through both playing and refereeing. Pictured are Zoe, Jo and Zane Allen.

Swing: Ray Smith attacked the ball in the match against Essendon.

Goannas defeat Essendon SUNDAY’S game of Veterans Cricket is

Smooth sailing: Trilby and Polly Parise from the South Gippsland Yacht Club took to the growing form in Gippsland. water for the Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta in Inverloch last year.

Regatta this weekend THE 2018 Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta is on again this weekend. The regatta is a highlight of the Australia Day weekend, and celebrates aspects of Inverloch’s unique seaside history.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore Inverloch’s maritime history and watch the restore wooden dinghies set sail out on the water. This year, the South Gippsland Yacht Club and local boating enthusiasts are celebrating the 90th anniversary of the International Moth Class, which made its debut in Inverloch in 1928. In 1928, Len Morris launched a single sail, 11 foot long dinghy, which became the Inverloch 11 Footer. The regatta will be a celebration to his contribution to local sailing. Morris’ original creation “Olive” is expected

to make an appearance, along with the Inverloch Cup. The display will show the progression of Moths through to the modern designs. The dinghies will begin sailing in Anderson’s Inlet, and will be showcased for three days. On Friday (January 26) a social sail will take place, followed by the Invitation Race. On Saturday, the Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta Race will take place, as well as the cavalcade of Moths. That night, the regatta dinner will be held. More racing will take place on Sunday. On top of this, a display of model boats will be on show in the Inverloch basketball stadium. Don’t miss out on the excitement on Inverloch’s waters this weekend.

There are three teams from Koo Wee Rup, Iona and the Goannas with 50 former first and other grade cricketers donning the whites again in a Victoria wide and national competition, thus provides comradeship and skill. Veterans Cricket match between Gippsland Goannas came to Mirboo North’s picturesque Walter Tuck Reserve as they took on an Essendon X1 with the help of a couple of Goanna players. Essendon batted first and was restricted to seven for 117 off its 40 overs. Wickets went to Goanna bowlers Alex Dowsett 2/5, Peter Anton 1/9, and other wicket takers where Phill Higgins, Graeme Freshwater, Barry Nunn and Neil Meredith. There was a very good fielding effort all round with great catching. Gippsland batted with Peter Anton 41 ret, Ray Smith 31 ret, Neil Meredith 39, Barry Nunn 17 and Peter Dell 21 as the Goannas finish on 3 for 166 after 30 overs. The next game is next in Traralgon.

South Gippsland TENNIS COACHING Lessons kick off Monday January 29 Hot shots Squads Private Lessons New adult group lessons now available For further information or bookings please contact Matthew Pocklington 0402 736 693 | 5662 0597 info@southgippslandtenniscoaching.com.au

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Local hockey stars bring home gold SIX young members of the Wonthaggi Underwater Hockey Club won gold in the 2018 Underwater Hockey National Titles held in Perth recently.

Captain Brad Peters, vice captain Kasey Hoskins, Darby Hoskins, Ben Robinson, Alexandra Dhar and Nathan Thatcher featured in the winning U15 Victorian team. After a successful week long championship, the Victorian team came face to face with the Western Australia side, winning six goals to five in what was a tense and hard fought battle for the title. Western Australia had won the U15 Division four out of the last five years, and Victoria was determined to spoil its pool dominance. Victoria had not had a winning team since 2009. “We ended up playing Western Australia a number of times throughout the week, including the round robin games, semi final and then again in the gold medal playoff – they are a very strong and well drilled team,” Kasey said. Darby said Western Australia had beaten them earlier in the week, and he was nervous to come up against them again. However, a good start from the Victorian team in the final led them to victory. Victoria scored first, but Western Australia struck back quickly to even the score. It was a seesawing game with scores tied three all at half time. The pressure was intense and the crowd was screaming for their respective teams. “We continued to push hard despite being down early in the second half. When we were penalised and a player down, it looked like Western Australia was going to swim over the top of us, however, we came storming back to win gold by just one goal,” Kasey said. All the games were filmed and live streamed, including the finals, and can be viewed via the Underwater Hockey Australia YouTube channel – https://www. youtube.com/channe/UC4dHs8nn8_yXcg6v0o9St4w. The Victorian U19 team – also stacked full with Wonthaggi players – had a great week, playing some

great team hockey. They came in fourth, just missing out on the bronze medal to Tasmania. Victoria also competed in the Elite Men and Women Divisions. Several Wonthaggi players were subsequently selected for Australian Training Squads – and will now be attending interstate training camps aiming for national selection in the Trans-Tasman teams, which will tour New Zealand later this year in October. The Wonthaggi Underwater Hockey Club train each week at the Wonthaggi pool on a Thursday night. The club provides a safe and supportive environment for interested players (juniors and seniors) to come and try the sport, including borrowing the required equipment – fins, mask, snorkel, caps, gloves and sticks. The juniors start at 7pm and the seniors start at 8pm. Anyone interested in playing locally or checking out this fantastic sport should contact the club via the Facebook page.

All in: the Victorian U19 underwater hockey Proud: Wonthaggi underwater hockey players Brad Peters, Kasey Hoskins, Darby Hoskins, team showed great team spirit, and came in Ben Robinson, Alexandra Dhar and Nathan Thatcher were thrilled to be part of the winning fourth in the 2018 Underwater Hockey NaU15s team in the 2018 Underwater Hockey National Titles. tional Titles.

Giant season ahead for youth girls EAGER to advance on a very successful inaugural season, the Korumburra Bena Youth Girls footy team will kick off on Friday, February 2, at 5pm on the Korumburra Recreation Reserve (Richard Street).

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gural season in 2017, having made it to the quarter finals. Korumburra Bena junior footy has doubled in size in two years and features teams in all four

divisions in the Southern Gippsland Junior Footy Comp. With a strong volunteer and supporter base, the Giants will be ready to stomp again in 2018.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for last week: Friday, January 19, at Inverloch. North/South In stifling conditions, Anne and Bruce Gibson demonstrated their resilience by achieving the outstanding score of 61.90 percent and first place.

Second with a strong 55.03 percent were Jack Kuiper and Richard Moss. Third with a solid 51.85 percent were Kathy Geyer and Mary McCaughan. Fourth with 48.40 were Hannah Martin and Philip Chapman. East/West With equal fortitude and the splendid score of 65.18 percent were John Jarvis, a relative newcomer to the game and the seasoned veteran Alan Johnston. Second with a very fine 58.33 percent were the ever reliable pair of Kay Douglass and John Sutton. Third with a well earned 53.87 percent were the steady pair of Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson, and fourth with 50.30 percent were Bron Sund and Clive Hope. Team spirit: the Korumburra Bena Youth Girls footy team will kick off training again on Monday, January 15, at Meeniyan. February 2. First with the solid score of 56.94 percent were Clive hope and Susan Ruffin, and Sally and Brian Hoskins. Third with a very sound 54.63 percent were Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt. Fourth with 54.17 percent was the reliable pair of Kathleen Dowd and Ellie McIntyre. A reminder to all players that we will be holding the Eastern Region Bridge Congress at Leongatha’s Dakers Centre on Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11. This is a friendly, local regional congress for all members of eastern region clubs. Enter via bridgeunlimited, or contact Phillip Island Bridge or Neville Chapman on belgrano@ bigpond.com. Visitors are welcome. Partners can be found if you ring Faye Rowlands on 5662 3335.

Great achievements: Seanan Trewin (best and fairest), Zali Butler (runner up best and fairest), Sophie Walker (most consistent) and Erin Trewin (most determined) were recognised for their efforts during Korumburra Bena Youth Girls footy team’s inaugural season last year.

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New life savers hit the beach

THE annual Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club summer Bronze Medallion Camp has concluded with a fresh crew of graduate life savers to patrol Cape Paterson’s First Surf beach and the success of a real life saving incident.

Midway through the session on Thursday, January 11 the club’s water safety and training teams were mobilised for a real life rescue. Teams quickly responded to a notification that a person was found unconscious on the rocks between Cape Paterson’s First and Second Surf beaches. Ambulance paramedics who also attended treated the patient for several hours before she was airlifted to Melbourne for further treatment. Club president Dean Manns said all team members involved were exemplary during the incident. “From the surf life saver with the gloves on treating the patient, to the runner getting more oxygen, to crowd control, to our communications team, a situation like this is managed on many levels,” he said. “Our team did an amazing job and received great praise from the ambulance officers who attended.” Coincidentally the day before, the Bronze training squad had received a visit from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter whose crew demonstrated safety protocols around emergency aircraft. “This just shows how all the training life savers do really pays off and how things sometimes don’t always go to plan,” Mr Manns said. Mr Manns said he was very proud of the graduates who he had seen come up the nipper ranks over the past few summer seasons. “Our summer Bronze Camp is very special to our club and it is fantastic to see all 38 of them successfully pass the rigorous assessment,” he said.

“It’s where we see many of our nippers become qualified surf life savers by training for their Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion. “This camp is the lifeblood of patrolling members who dedicate a lot of their free time to patrol First Surf, making it safer for beachgoers.” During the camp candidates learnt all aspects of surf life saving including first aid, surf awareness, resuscitation, use of paddle boards and other equipment, radio communication protocols and patrol requirements. “It was a busy day and the candidates saw their trainers and water safety put the skills they were being taught into practice in a real life situation,” he said. “We are truly grateful to Westpac for funding such an important rescue resource; for the crew Real life: Bronze squad candidates received a visit and training from the Westpac Rescue and Westpac’s Gippsland Agribusiness manager Helicopter team the day before needing to attend a real life incident at First Surf on Thursday, Jack Fitzgerald who gave up their time to visit January 11. us.”

Successful candidates: a new crew of life savers were fresh from graduating after finishing the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club Bronze Medallion Camp on Thursday, January 11.

Team work: from left, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Crew are pictured with Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club nipper coordinator Ray Rust, Westpac Agribusiness banking Gippsland manager Jack Fitzgerald and club president Dean Manns at the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club Bronze Medallion Camp on Thursday, January 11.

Lifesavers keep learning YOU are never too young or too old to learn safety around the water, and Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club is giving its members every opportunity to take on these challenges. Chief instructor Katrina Morris said; “We have run our training courses during the summer period so our members can upskill their knowledge and put it into practice during their volunteer patrolling weekends. “Our patrollers actively take preventative measures to reduce dangers to the public at the Surf Beach however Spinal Management and Advanced Resuscitation courses that we have just run are a valuable extension to the Bronze Medallion that our patrollers are required to hold. These skills are also transferable to everyday situations and it is not uncommon for our members to offer assistance at work and motor vehicle accidents. “Our IRB (inflatable rescue boat) course for drivers and crew was also well attended with training and experience gained in various water and surf conditions. The Inverloch surf beach can vary between flat water to two metre waves so the candidates were exposed to challenging conditions and no doubt you will see them over the coming weeks continue to master their boating skills. “Our oldest group of Nippers have completed their Surf Rescue Certificate which allows them to become patrolling members under the continued guidance of their patrol captain and their patrol team. Theory sessions of radio operations, first aid, resuscitation (CPR), and standard patrol practices were covered before

the practical skills of rescue techniques with board and rescue tubes were undertaken. “I would also like to acknowledge and thank our enthusiastic and dedicated team of trainers and assessors at the club who volunteer their time engaging the members as they educate them in their various specialties.” Katrina was pleased to announce that Life Saving Victoria is seeking expressions of interest to community members for a new Open Water Grey Medallion Program for the Bass region to be delivered at Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club with five weekend sessions running in February/March. The program will ideally suit people 55 years+ who recreate in and around open water environments, whether you have recently moved to a coastal area, grandparents looking after young children, current or previous members who may have previously held the Bronze Medallion but have had limited exposure of experience in recent times and wish to enhance their current knowledge, skills and understanding. The cost of the program is $150 with details Safety skills: candidates in Inverloch Surf available at the club or by phoning David Potter Life Saving Club’s recent courses practiced at Life Saving Victoria on (03) 9676 6948. their spinal board carries at the surf beach.

Athletes hurdle over 50 year milestone IT was a huge day at Wonthaggi Little Athletics on Saturday, January 20, as they celebrated the club’s 50th anniversary.

The day began with the regular competition and the club was delighted to see visitors from the Leongatha Club coming along to participate. Harvey Oats had a great day recording four personal bests and breaking the U6 boys’ 50m record. He ran the sprint in 10.40 seconds. Baia Pugh broke the U11 girls’ 1500m record in a time of 5.22.18. Many competitors stayed on to enjoy the food, music, speeches and races that were part of the celebrations. A reminder to all competitors in the U9 to 15 age groups that there is only one week left to register for the Gippsland Regional competition in mid February. Athletes can choose up to four events and registration is done online via the Little Athletics Victoria website. Four personal bests: U6B: Harvey Oats, Long Jump, Discus, 200m, 50m; Logan Bailey, Discus, 50m, 100m, 200m U7B: Jude Rigby, Long Jump, Discus, 200m, 100m; Chephan Raya, Long Jump, Discus, 50m, 200m

Achievement: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club congratulated those who completed their Made it: Nathan Patch (U10B) clears the bar Surf Rescue Certificate recently. in Saturday’s high jump event.

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Wonthaggi steals the show Division One Phillip Island hosted Nerrena with the home side winning the toss and batting. The Sharks looked in control all day, amassing a total of 8/272 after their 60 overs. Mark Christopher led the way with the bat, making 82 including 11 boundaries, closely followed by Kevin Taylor who made 62 including 10 boundaries. Michael Collins did his best to restrict Phillip Island’s total, taking 4/54 off his 14 overs. MDU won the toss and batted as they ventured across to Korumburra. It was a short and sweet innings from MDU, all out for 97 after just 39.4 overs, Keiran Brown the top scorer with 22. Peter Churchill did the damage with the ball,

taking 3/28 off his eight overs. This left Korumburra with 20 overs to bat at the end of the day. They finished on 46 with the loss of one wicket. Inverloch hosted Wonthaggi, batting first after the visitors won the toss. This turned out to be a good choice, as Inverloch were bowled out for 99 after 47.5 overs. Lachie Johnson (44 not out) was the only one to show any resistance, whilst Mark Dobbie did the damage with the new ball, taking 3/4 off his 10 overs. Wonthaggi then had 12 overs to bat, finishing on 77 without loss. Town visited OMK and was sent in to bat by the hosts. A slow day saw Town reach 139, bowled out

in the 56th over. Cameron Dowling top scored for Town, making 42, Jareth Goss not far behind with 33. Hayden James took wickets at key times, finishing with 3/46 off his 14 overs.

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C2 action saw Wonthaggi host OMK. Batting first, OMK reached 7/148 after their 60 overs, Mark Blackburn top scoring with 44. Sean Roche was the key for Wonthaggi taking 4/30 off 20 overs. Glen Alvie played Koonwarrra/LRSL. The Cougars batted first after losing the toss. Koonwarra were bowled out for 104 after just 46 overs, Alex Stanley top scoring with 29. This left Glen Alvie with 14 overs to bat. They slumped to 3/32 at the end of the day,

Jayke Hoy taking two wickets and a run out. Poowong hosted Phillip Island and sent the visitors in to bat. Phillip Island were bowled out for 109 in the 48th over, Wade Paterson top scoring with 35. Jason Hibbs took 4/19 off 11 overs to restrict Phillip Island to a low total. Poowong were left with 12 overs to bat. They reached 30 with the loss of one wicket. Korumburra ventured across the hills to Kilcunda. Batting first, Kilcunda were bowled out for 119 in the 56th over, Jason Cooper top scoring with 49. Jaxon Checkley took 3/13 off seven overs. This left Korumburra with five overs to bat. They lost a key wicket, finishing the day 1/9.

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Two wins in lower grades AFTER weather conditions curtailed ship and Steve Rogers grabbing another wicket previous games for Mirboo North crick- late to give Mirboo North a glimmer of hope this eters, the players enjoyed fine condi- Saturday. Second Grade: tions. This was a great effort chasing down Willow Chris Anders in Third Grade just missed a ton with 97 and Justin Cook took five for 19 against Groves four for 180 where Hamm dominated the Mirboo North bowling attack with 110. Moe. Brandon Bradshaw four for 31 took all the wickLiam Powell scored a fine 67 to help guide the Seconds to victory over Willow Grove in a thrill- ets to fall in an impressive bowling performance. Chasing down the runs was going to be a ing finish where Brandon Bradshaw and Todd Alexander took 22 runs of the last two overs to steal the win. The Firsts are struggling to contain Boolarra, who are in the box seat to gain first innings points. Mirboo North batted first but was in real trouble at three for 12. Phoenix 52 and Cheatley 37 were the mainstays for the side. The genial and talented English players in Mamhood 13 and Kallid 17 offered good partnership support but the team tended to struggle against a good Boolarra attack led by a young quick McGrath, who took six for 29 in very good display for his side. Boolarra batted for 27 overs reaching three for 117 with Dale Banks removing the two openers not before they put on 80 for the opening partner-

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T. Rogers G. Laird J. Schelling A. Stride

Grade A2 Koon L/RSL Foster MDU Won Miners

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Imperials Poowong Loch Nerrena Bye

Leon Turf FGC Meeniyan

G. Wightman M. Heenan A. Jordan

Grade B1 Won Club OMK Nerrena Phillip Island

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Koon L/RSL Town MDU Kilcunda Bass

McMahon Outtrim Nerrena Cowes

N. Grabham I. Richards K. Scrimshaw I. Thomas

Grade B2 Poowong Loch Inverloch Imperials Glen Alvie

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Foster Korumburra Won Miners Bye

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Koonw Bass 2 Won SC Poowong

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Grade A1 Glen Alvie Town Korumburra Kilcunda Bass

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This was a very one sided affair at Moe Racecourse turf. Mirboo North finished with four for 284 off

their 45 overs Chris Anders led with a fine 97 Andy Evans 62, Rob Hussey 50 and Just Cook 34 provided great support to Chris and Andy. Moe came to bat a Dyke and Cook led the way with Cook taking a fine five for 19 off his nine overs. Dave Calder provided good support with two for eight and young Tyler Messingham one for three and also Brad Gilmour one for zero, as Moe crashed to be all out for 75. The Thirds sit comfortably in the four.

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struggle but Powell with 67 guided the side closer and with eight wickets down Todd Alexander and Brandon combined to hit a match winning 22 off the last two overs to grab a great victory. The top four sides including Mirboo North are all on equal points in an interesting grade.

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741. SPONSORED BY EVANS PETROLEUM

THE Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter is ready for another patrol season, including regular visits for training and to undertake search and rescue missions along the busy South Gippsland coastline. The helicopter will also help with other state emergencies now the official season for the service has begun. Scheduled aerial patrols of the coastline will operate on weekends and public holidays until Easter Monday, with increased daily patrols operating throughout the busiest summer period from December 24 to January 26. Aerial response: the Westpace Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter patrols South Gippsland’s coast Funded by the generous support of Westpac, over summer. the lifesaver helicopters in Victoria are equipped to help with incidents such as shark patrols, beacon location (EPIRB homing), static line rescues, search and rescue of lost swimmers, missing boats and fishermen in distress, and support inland emergency responses. Staff are more prepared than ever after offseason workshops in emergency breathing system training. “Imagine being plunged into darkness, upsidedown in an underwater escape training simulator cage and then having to find your way up and out of the water as efficiently and safely as possible, before your air ran out,” Life Saving Victoria (LSV)’s lifesaving operations manager Greg Scott said. “That’s just the kind of exercise we put our 26 Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew and pilots were put through over winter. “Crew and pilots are equipped with small oxygen canisters, like miniature scuba tanks, which they wear on their life jackets. Underwater, they can pull out the mouthpiece and breathe 10 to 15 breaths, giving them three to four minutes of additional oxygen time.” The training took place at the Qantas Training centre in Essendon and was presented by LifeFlight Training Academy, with trainers from the company’s Queensland base who are specialists in helicopter training. “Since its first flight in 1973, the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter has been on more than 80,000 missions across the country,” Mr Scott said. Colourful dresses: Tess Dowthwaite and Andrea Brewster from Wonthaggi spent SaturTo support the service’s work, buy a raffle day out enjoying the sun and watching the horses at the Woolamai Races. See more race ticket for $50 via: https://admin.galabid.com/aucaction on page 51. tion/wrhls/item/150524.

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Workers set the standard WONTHAGGI Club continued its show of dominance against Koonwarra/ LRSL on Saturday.

Kevin Thorne and Dylan Clark each took out two wickets, and Callum Moscript took a great catch at fine leg. The Workers played Playing in a two day out its full 75 overs, finmatch, the Cougars are ishing off the day 8/269. The Cougars will chasing 269. Ian Barnes quickly take its opportunity to put the Workers in an bat this Saturday. With 1/43, OMK will ideal position with 69 be chasing 149 this Satruns. The remainder of urday. OMK won the toss the innings was fairly consistent, with Drew and sent Town in to bat Herbert contributing an first. Bowler Rhys Dixon additional 43 runs at the caught and bowled capend. Koonwarra/LRSL’s tain Marcus Kruetz-

Impressive: Wonthaggi Clubs’ Drew Herbert finished off the innings with 43 runs.

berger straight off, but Ashley Hickey was determined to keep spirits alive in the Town camp. Hickey top scored with 51 runs. Davern Goss later made 24 runs; the second highest contribution. Dixon eliminated Town’s top order, taking 4/26. Nick Auddino later wiped out Town’s bottom order, taking 3/37. OMK played 12 overs before the end of the day. Russell White made 15, Ethan Lamers 14, and Dylan McMeekin eight. Town bowler Rhett McLennan took one wicket, and the innings will continue this weekend. MDU finished its innings on 164 against Nerrena. MDU earned the right to bat the first innings after winning the toss. Captain Wayne Prosser was MDU’s top batsman on the day, making 41 runs. This was followed up by 28 runs from Jason McEwan. Nerrena bowler Charlie Dougherty wreaked havoc for MDU, claiming 4/37. Jack Collins and Cameron Baudinette also took out two wickets each. Nerrena played 11 overs of its innings. During that time, Jacob Beckwith and Hayden Funnell made seven and five runs re-

spectively. Neither batsman was out at the end of the day. Kilcunda Bass will have to dig deep to defend its total of 76 against the formidable Phillip Island. For Kilcunda Bass, Paul Mohascy top scored with 17 runs. Phillip Island bowler Clint Wilson was merciless, taking out 4/6. Scott Boyack and Matthew Parsons each took out two wickets. After only playing 47.1 overs before sending Kilcunda Bass off the field, Phillip Island opened its innings. Russell Cleeland managed to put 33 runs on the board, but Kilcunda Bass bowler Ashley Wells wasn’t about to let them have it easy. Wells took out the top order, taking 4/34. Phillip Island played 29 overs and made 5/56. The remainder of the innings will be played out on Saturday.

OMK v TOWN 1st innings Town M. Kruetzberger c&b. R. Dixon .................. 0 A. Hickey lbw. b. J. Greenwood ............. 51 D. Hume c. b. R. Dixon ....... 4 S. Fixter c. N. Creed b. R. Dixon ....................... 8 J. Dean c. N. Creed b. R. Dixon ....................... 4 R. McLennan c&b. D. McMeekin .......... 4 D. Goss n.o......................... 24 R. Edwards c. J. Myors b. N. Auddino ................. 13

Hitting out: Town’s Ray Edwards looks for quick runs late in the innings. Edwards finished the day with 13 runs. A. Hanily c. E. Lamers b. N. Auddino ................... 4 T. Cashin c. R. Dixon b. J. Greenwood ............. 11 L. Kleinert c. R. Dixon b. N. Auddino ................... 9 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 149 Bowling: R. Dixon 4/26, R. White 0/21, D. McMeekin 1/15, P. Green 0/10, N. Auddino 3/37, J. Greenwood 2/30, E. Lamers 0/6. 1st innings OMK R. White c. A. Hanily b. R. McLennan.............. 15 E. Lamers n.o. .................... 14 D. McMeekin n.o. ................ 8 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................ 1/43 Bowling: R. McLennan 1/23, A. Hanily 0/13, A. Hickey 0/5, S. Fixter 0/1. WON CLUB v KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Won Club D. Britt c. M. Wilson b. A. Drury ..................... 14 I. Barnes stp. M. Wilson b. K. Thorne ................... 69 J. Schulz c. M. Wilson b. J. Moore ..................... 15

L. Sawyer c. C. Moscript b. D. Clark ...................... 35 C. Harvey c. C. Moscript b. D. Clark ........................ 0 J. Brann c. J. Rockall b. N. Arnup..................... 32 M. Davey c. J. Moore b. K. Thorne ................... 34 D. Herbert n.od. ................. 43 B. Evans b. B. Hastings ....... 7 N. Dobbie n.o. ...................... 4 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................8/269 (cc) Bowling: B. Hastings 1/26, N. Arnup 1/107, A. Drury 1/15, J. Moore 1/8, K. Thorne 2/65, I. Smith 0/14, D. Clark 2/31. NERRENA v MDU 1st innings MDU G. Webster c. H. Funnell b. N. Battersby ............... 11 M. Olden lbw. b. C. Baudinette.............. 23 W. Prosser c. H. Funnell b. C. Dougherty .............. 41 S. McRae lbw. b. C. Baudinette................ 6 P. Allen c&b. C. Dougherty ......... 15 J. Riley c. S. Helms b. C. Dougherty ................ 5

D. Thomas b. S. Helms ........ 5 J. McEwan b....................... 28 M. Cantwell c. J. Kelly b. C. Dougherty ................ 7 T. Zukovskis n.o. .................. 8 S. Benra c. J. Beckwith ........ 0 Extras ................................ 15 Total ................................. 164 Bowling: C. Dougherty 4/37, N. Battersby 1/24, J. Collins 2/13, C. Baudinette 2/20, J. Kelly 0/10, J. Beckwith 0/20, S. Helms 1/31. 1st innings Nerrena J. Beckwith n.o..................... 7 H. Funnell n.o. ..................... 5 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................ 0/20 Bowling: M. Cantwell 0/9, S. Benra 0/9, S. McRae 0/1. PHILLIP ISLAND v KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Kilcunda Bass T. Aplin b. S. Boyack ........... 8 P. Mohascy lbw. b. S. Boyack ................... 17 J. Markland c. S. Boyack b. M. Parsons.................... 9 B. Joseph c. S. Boyack b. A. Thomas .................. 14 R. Gardiner c. S. Boyack

b. C. Wilson.................... 13 C. Elliott c. J. Black b. C. Wilson...................... 3 Z. Crow r.o. .......................... 0 R. Duff c. L. Keating b. M. Parsons.................... 5 A. Wells c. R. Cleeland b. C. Wilson...................... 2 S. Tapscott lbw. b. C. Wilson 0 A. McBride n.o. ................... 0 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................... 76 Bowling: A. Tolley 0/16, R. Cleeland 0/9, S. Boyack 2/9, A. Thomas 1/20, M. Parsons 2/12, C. Wilson 4/6. 1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland c. C. Elliott b. A. Wells ...................... 33 L. Keating c. R. Gardiner b. A. Wells ........................ 0 B. Insall lbw. b. R. Duff ....... 8 A. Finlayson c. R. Gardiner b. A. Wells ........................ 0 J. Black c. P. Mohascy b. A. Wells ........................ 6 M. parsons n.o. ..................... 3 C. Wilson n.o........................ 1 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................ 5/56 Bowling: A. Wells 4/34, R. Duff 1/20.

In form: Koonwarra/LRSL captain Kevin Thorne took two wickets against the Wonthaggi Tweaker: young OMK bowler, Ethan Lamers had the Town tailenders bamboozled with his Club on Saturday. offspin.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Bowlers dominate in B2 matches FIVE wickets from bowler Matthew Allen has kept the points in reach for Poowong Loch.

ter’s top order. However, Dan Garlick held strong and accumulated 61 runs for his side. As well as Allen, Poowong Loch’s Scott Head bowled well, takPoowong Loch is ing 2/11. 0/60 chasing 113 after With Foster all out, coming up against Foster Poowong Loch played on Saturday. 19 overs. After winning the Opening partnership toss, Poowong Loch sent Said Magnusson and Foster in to bat first. Trevor Allen made 18 Poowong Loch was and 19 run respectively. Neither batsman was quick to knock out Fos-

out at the end of play. More fierce bowling from Inverloch’s Shaun Hayes has put Korumburra under pressure to defend its total. Inverloch won the toss and sent Korumburra in to bat first. Korumburra secured 10/142, with Hayes taking 4/20 off 10 overs. Captain Jason Richards top scored with 43 runs. Darcy Kemp also performed well, accumu-

lating 25 runs. Dylan Clark also hassled the Korumburra batsmen, taking 3/31. Clark and Aaron Brayley forced Korumburra out with three catches out on the field. Inverloch will go for the points this Saturday. The Imperials and Wonthaggi Miners forfeited the day due to lack of numbers on both sides. The teams are expect-

ed to have the required numbers this week for a one day match, which is anticipated to be an excellent game. Glen Alvie had the bye this round. POOWONG LOCH v FOSTER 1st innings Foster R. Dower c. T. Allen b. M. Allen ....................... 3 T. McWilliams b. M. Allen .. 3 S. Embuldeniya c&b. S. Head .................... 2 A. Starret b. M. Allen ........... 0 D. Garlick c. B. Nicholls

b. S. Head ....................... 61 H. Buckland c. I. Jenkins b. M. Allen ..................... 11 D. Lacasa lbw. b. M. Allen ..................... 10 S. Venna c. B. Nicholls b. G. Poynton ................. 11 B. Cripps n.o. ....................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 113 Bowling: S. Head 2/11, M. Allen 5/43, T. Allen 0/14, G. Poynton 1/13, G. Birnie 0/10, B. Hall 0/13, M. Adderley 0/7. 1st innings Poowong Loch S. Magnusson n.o. .............. 18 T. Allen n.o. ........................ 19

Extras ................................ 23 Total ................................ 0/60 Bowling: D. Lacasa 0/20, H. Buckland 0/9, S. Embuldeniya 0/11, A. Starret 0/10, D. Garlick 0/5. INVERLOCH v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra B. Kerr c. D. Clark b. J. Strickland.................. 6 J. Celebrine c. A. Brayley b. D. Clark ...................... 12 J. Richards b. C. Fisher ...... 43 J. Petrie c. D. Cashin b. C. Fisher ..................... 11 D. Scott lbw. b. S. Hayes ... 10 D. Kemp c. D. Clark

b. S. Hayes ..................... 25 N. Leppin c. A. Brayley b. S. Hayes ....................... 0 M. Olden b. S. Hayes ........... 0 E. Allaway c. A. Brayley b. D. Clark ........................ 8 M. Patching c&b. D. Clark ................. 21 T. Crocker n.o....................... 0 Extras .................................. 6 Total .....................10/142 (cc) Bowling: C. Fisher 2/50, J. Strickland 1/13, D. Clark 3/31, A. Mujtaba 0/13, J. Williams 0/11, S. Hayes 4/20. IMPERIALS v WON MINERS Match abandoned.

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Glen Alvie on the back foot AFTER a somewhat frustrating start for cricketers since the Christmas break it was an uninterrupted start to the two day matches on Saturday.

46 runs. Later on a solid 33 from Joseph Hales and 32 from Dean Williams saw the pair add 61 runs which gave Glen Alvie 156 which will not be enough for the strong Wonthaggi bats this week. Wickets were shared The key battleground in A1 was the match around for Club with between second placed Alex Geyer best with Wonthaggi Club which 3/31 but Zane MacDerappears to have the up- mid took two of the early per hand in the match blows, finishing with a against fourth placed tidy 2/17 from 12 overs. Leongatha Town put Glen Alvie. Glen Alvie won the OMK in at Scorpion toss and batted on Butch Park, Leongatha but the West turf Wonthaggi move backfired when but suffered an early the Diggers hit 77 for the collapse, losing 3/32 opening wicket before with only opener Jordan Adam Miller went for Smith able to stay at the 19. His partner Tom Wycrease. He finished with att stayed at the crease

for a long period and was unlucky not to notch up his century, finishing three short, trapped LBW for 97 by Madura Madusanka. There were plenty of cameos for OMK with Jesse Van Rooy finishing 44 not out to put the Diggers in a good position after day one at 8/258. Yashas Alwis and Madura Madusanka got three apiece for the Scorpions. Korumburra was put in to bat by Inverloch at Korumburra rec. With both openers in the sheds cheaply, the Cobras were 2/5. Shane Dole 27 and Matthew Houston hit a 62 run partnership before Dole fell.

Three wickets: Yashas Alwis bowled well for Town claiming 3/67.

Only Adam Balfour 20 not out gave the tally some respectability as the Cobras finished on 9/151. Kit Rotthier 3/25 bowled well for Inverloch which looks set to win and keep top spot on the A1 ladder. In the final match Kilcunda Bass won the toss and batted against Phillip Island. Despite two of the bats Joe Hewison and Matthew Gill getting their 50’s no other batsmen could hit more than five runs with “extras” next best score with 10. This left Killy Bass with just 149 to defend and already Phillip Island is 1/35. Best of the Island bowlers was Charith Keerthisinghe with 5/58. GLEN ALVIE v WON CLUB 1st innings Glen Alvie J. Smith c. R. Birkett b. J. Sheerin .................... 46 S. Smith c. S. Huitema b. Z. Macdermid............... 7 P. Palmer c. R. Birkett b. Z. Macdermid............... 1 S. Lowe b. J. Sheerin ........... 4 A. Hamilton c. J. Sheerin b. R. Birkett ...................... 8 R. Slade c. J. Sheerin b. R. Birkett ...................... 6 J. Hales c. D. Turton b. A. Geyer ..................... 33 D. Williams c. S. Huitema b. M. Thomas ................. 32 W. Luke c. J. Sheerin b. A. Geyer ....................... 6 B. McRae n.o. ...................... 0 J. Thomas b. A. Geyer .......... 1 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 156 Bowling: R. Birkett 2/27, Z. Macdermid 2/17, A. Geyer 3/31, J. Sheerin 2/54, M. McCall 0/12, M. Thomas 1/4. TOWN v OMK 1st innings OMK

Top score: OMK’s Tom Wyatt hits out for the Diggers on his way to 97 against Leongatha Town. Wyatt hit nine 4’s and two 6’s in his total. A. Miller c. J. Schelling b. Y. Alwis ...................... 19 T. Wyatt lbw. b. M. Madusanka............ 97 C. Honeyman lbw. b. S. Browne................... 21 D. Mock c&b. M. Madusanka....... 18 J. Wilson lbw. b. Y. Alwis .... 1 J. Van Rooye n.o. ............... 44 D. Lloyd c. Y. Alwis b. M. Madusanka.............. 1 A. Rose c. J. Hume b. Y. Alwis ...................... 27 P. Dell c. M. Madusanka b. J. Hume ...................... 12 N. Cant n.o. ........................ 12 Extras .................................. 6 Total .......................8/258 (cc) Bowling: Y. Alwis 3/67, M. Davies 0/3, M. Madusanka 3/61, J. Hume 1/49, s. Clark 0/21, N. Cowling 0/14, S. Browne 1/26, J. Richardson 0/14. KORUMBURRA v

INVERLOCH 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman c. L. Rankin b. K. Rotthier.................... 4 K. Rigby c. E. Cousins b. K. Rotthier.................... 0 S. Dole c. L. Anderson b. B. Thomas .................. 27 M. Houston c. W. Taberner b. L. Anderson ................ 62 P. Edwards b. D. Newman .. 13 P. Dunlevie c. W. Taberner b. L. Anderson .................. 2 T. Richards c. W. Williams b. K. Rotthier.................... 1 S. Checkley lbw. b. L. Rankin...................... 8 D. Wyhoon c. L. Rankin b. W. Williams .................. 1 A. Balfour n.o. ................... 20 H. McNeill n.o. .................... 4 Extras .................................. 8 Total .....................9/151 (dec) Bowling: K. Rotthier 3/25, L. Rankin 1/21, D. Newman 1/33, W. Rankin 0/22, B. Thomas 1/27, E. Cousins 0/5,

L. Anderson 2/14, W. Williams 1/2. 1st innings Inverloch W. Stewart lbw. b. T. Richards ................... 4 B. Debono n.o. ..................... 4 W. Williams n.o. ................... 0 Extras .................................. 0 Total .................................. 1/8 Bowling: T. Richards 1/4, S. Checkley 0/4. KILCUNDA BASS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Kilcunda Bass C. Davidson c. T. Richards b. B. Christopher .............. 2 A. Donohue r.o. .................... 0 J. Hewison c. J. Watts b. E. Richards ................. 50 M. Gill c. G. Selby b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 50 A. Oats lbw. b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 25 J. Tregear stp. G. Selby b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 4 M. Khan c. M. Dennerley

b. J. Watts ......................... 1 J. Mahood c. G. Selby b. J. Watts ......................... 3 R. Duff stp. G. Selby b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 5 C. Peckett b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 0 D. Bettles n.o........................ 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................. 149 Bowling: B. Christopher 1/23, M. Dennerley 0/34, C. Keerthisinghe 5/58, L. Cleeland 0/16, E. Richards 1/0, J. Watts 2/15. 1st innings Phillip Island M. Kinghorn n.o................. 14 C. Epifano c. A. Donohue b. D. Bettles...................... 9 E. Richards n.o. .................. 11 Extras .................................. 1 Total ................................ 1/35 Bowling: M. Gill 0/6, D. Bettles 1/13, C. Davidson 0/10, A. Donohue 0/3, R. Duff 0/2, J. Hewison 0/0.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Perry 122 not out for Cougars BEN Perry’s fine 122 not out for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL on Saturday on the Leongatha turf has set the Cougars up with 5/233 against Imperials.

This game should be an interesting one de-

spite Perry’s high score and Jack Hughes knock of 59; the pair combining for a stand of 136 runs. Imperials won’t count themselves out of this with some batting firepower of its own and the sides at the moment in third and fourth spots, but wary that a loss would see Miners, fifth, likely to take the loser’s place in the four.

Zac Price and Jack Ginnane took two wickets apiece for Imps. But what could be the biggest shock of all could be bottom placed Foster completing a win over top placed Poowong Loch. The Tigers scored an impressive 291 at Foster Golf Club oval which puts the pressure firmly on the top side. Two of

Foster’s bats hit 70’s with Josh Toner 78 and Graeme Watkins 70 with solid knocks from Jake Staley 32 and Mitchell Jones 26. Despite this Jacob Bardwell toiled well and took 6/74 for Poowong Loch. Nerrena won the toss and batted at Meeniyan with the Red Caps’ Caine Salmon getting

Controlled innings: Ben Perry hits out for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL (Koony) on his way to an unbeaten 122. his ton, finishing at 104 with 15 fours in the process. With Zac Trease 30 and Dave Trotman 21 the next best Nerrena finished at 9/264. MDU’s Cameron Harris and Nick Eddy claimed three scalps each. Wonthaggi Miners has the bye.

Economic: David Crawley sent down 11 overs for Imperials and despite getting no wickets, conceded only 15 runs.

FOSTER v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Foster M. Jones stp. A. Bardwell b. S. Jenkins ................... 26 M. Lynch b. M. Loader ...... 19 J. Toner b. M. Loader ......... 78 G. Watkins c. R. Greaves b. J. Bardwell ................. 70 J. Prain stp. A. Bardwell b. J. Bardwell ................... 6

S. Chaseling c. R. Greaves b. J. Bardwell ................. 18 J. Staley c. R. Greaves b. S. Jenkins ................... 32 J. Chaseling c. S. Jenkins b. J. Bardwell ................... 0 H. Griggs c. S. Jenkins b. J. Bardwell ................. 14 F. Griggs c. B. Monson b. J. Bardwell ................... 7 G. Tanner n.o. ....................... 0 Extras ................................ 21 Total ................................. 291 Bowling: A. Jenkins 0/25, D. Fawcett 0/34, B. Monson 0/46, J. Bardwell 6/74, M. Loader 2/39, S. Jenkins 2/47, N. Allen 0/10. KOONWARRA L/RSL v IMPERIALS 1st innings Koon L/RSL S. Hughes c. S. Vagg b. Z. Price ....................... 11

S. Parker c. J. Ginnane b. Z. Price ....................... 19 B. Perry n.o. ..................... 122 B. Tomada b. L. Rogers ....... 1 C. McPhee c. R. Higgins b. L. Rogers ...................... 0 J. Hughes c. G. Sauvarin b. P. McCaughan ............ 59 J. Kennedy n.o.................... 15 Extras .................................. 6 Total .......................5/233 (cc) Bowling: J. Ginnane 0/29, Z. Price 2/52, D. Crawley 0/15, L. Rogers 2/54, D. Ginnane 0/11, M. Lafferty 0/35, P. McCaughan 1/33. MDU v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena D. Trotman c. C. Hoober b. P. Vine ........................ 21 D. Baldi c. T. Sinclair b. D. Mathews .................. 6 T. Wightman c. N. Eddy

b. C. Harris ....................... 8 Z. Trease c. C. Hoober b. N. Eddy ...................... 30 D. Symmons c. N. Eddy b. C. Harris ....................... 6 C. Salmon lbw. b. N. Eddy .................... 104 J. Hoy stp. T. Sinclair b. C. Harris ..................... 19 P. Matheson b. D. Mathews .................. 9 N. Trotto c. B. Thorson b. N. Eddy ...................... 19 A. Trotto n.o. ...................... 13 J. Trease n.o........................ 15 Extras ................................ 14 Total .......................9/264 (cc) Bowling: D. Mathews 2/39, B. Thorson 0/34, P. Vine 1/16, C. Harris 3/41, N. Eddy 3/48, S. Arnup 0/34, C. Hoober 0/7, M. Olden 0/30, M. Martin 0/14.

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Group participation: Phillip Island Turtle Smuggler members Max Stafford, Rachel Costello, Michael Sorensen, Jenny Thompson, Jenny Merrick, Debbi Mahon, Kirsty Harris, Bill Barry, Scott Aitken, Christina Aitken, Eddy Willis, Kris Harris, Mark O’Donnohue, Emma Moore, Sarah Marshall and Melijah Coldora at the Cape Aquathon in Cape Paterson on Sunday.

Number one: Nathan Buschkuehl crossed the line first in the men’s race with a time of 21.02 minutes in the Cape Aquathon in Cape Paterson on Sunday.

Placing time: Mark Rome from Kernot placed third with a time of 22.46 minutes in the senior men’s heat in the Cape Aquathon at Cape Paterson on Sunday.

Well done: Sarah Lester made second place with a time of 25.01 minutes in the women’s Fast swim: Owen Leggett completed the Cape Aquathon swim in 5.54 minutes on Great achievement: Rebecca Henderson placed first in the junior female’s race with a time race in the Cape Aquathon in Cape Paterson on Sunday. of 24.22 minutes in the Cape Aquathon held in Cape Paterson on Sunday. Sunday.

Walker’s winning ways at Woolamai By Gavin Stubbs

The camera in the judge’s box had to work overtime to separate the winners; however Cranbourne jockey Dani Walker took it all in her stride as she chalked up a double to snare riding honours on the six race programme. Riding with tenacity, patience and vigour, Walker was able to bring her horses into the race at just the right time to gain the ascendancy over adversaries and find the finishing line when it mattered most. The first race on the card saw local Woolamai jockey Sophie Logan pick up where she left off, guiding the Cranbourne trained Mystyko home for win number two at the Woolamai circuit this season. After being slowly into stride, Logan didn’t panic and was able to guide Mystyko into clear air around the home turn and put a gap on its rivals in the straight. The young Woolamai jockey, who rides regularly for the strong Shae Eden stable, continues to build an impressive record and is starting to show a particular affinity for her home track. Race two saw the first of Walker’s wins, aboard the Seymour trained Mirrabilly. The nine year old horse was positioned just off the leaders till the home turn and then presented for its run down the centre of the track before clinging on to victory in a driving three way finish.

The third event on the card would have seen backers of the Sale trained Dreams Do Come True nervous as the gates opened, with the horse missing the start by several lengths. Jockey Grant Seccombe, showing steely nerves and a calm demeanour, calculated that the shortest way home was along the rails. Grant’s grandfather Ron Keddie was on track and would no doubt be proud of the way his grandson rode, as it was the first time he had been there to witness Grant cross the finishing line in first place. Race four went to last start Woolamai winner Mr Gogarty, bringing up the second of Walker’s wins. In a race of tactics that saw the action heat up a fair way out, Mr Gogarty strode up with purpose to the leaders with around 500 metres to run and after a stirring battle up the home straight, again proved his staying prowess to prevail in the shadows of the winning post. The fifth event was a good result for Pakenham trainer Di Clover, whose horse Shes A Head Turner cruised to a comfortable win. Veteran jockey “Razor” Ray Douglas took full advantage of the inside gate, with the horse never headed from the start and eased down over the concluding stages to score by three lengths. The final event was another ripper finish, which saw the Cranbourne trained Barley Mo make it two wins in a row. Trainer Rachel Cunningham and rider Max Keenan have combined to give the horse two confidence boosting wins and Keenan’s experience was evident in the final 100 metres as he steered the mare home to score narrowly. However, the day belonged to Walker, courtesy

Friends celebrate: from left, Stephanie O’Connor from Meeniyan, Elyse Reavdon from Wonthaggi, bride to be Emily Wright from Archies Creek and Cara Stewart from Wonthaggi enjoyed Miss Wright’s hens day at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Ladies day: from left, Bron Somers, Samantha Hawley, Allie Ross and Victoria Gabriel enjoyed a birthday celebration at the Woola- Great event: another successful day of racing was had at the Woolamai Races on Saturmai Races on Saturday. day.

IN a day of thrilling finishes amongst a highly charged atmosphere of competitive racing, Woolamai and District Race Club hosted its third meeting of the season on Saturday afternoon.

of her two dashing winning rides and this brought up her first winning double since daughter Zoey was born two years prior. Once again a good sized crowd was in attendance and the race club appears destined for another successful season. An entertaining sight throughout the afternoon was the 50 friends and family who had dressed as

super heroes, sponsoring race 4 as a gesture for their friend’s birthday. Club vice president and top race broadcaster Adam Olszanski commented; “the club can tick off another terrific day at Woolamai and it was a wonderful afternoon both on and off track. We now look forward to our showcase race, the Woolamai Cup, to be run at the next meeting here on February 10.”

Children’s fun: from left, Frankie Watt, Harvey Caton, Nevaya Watt, Maggie Caton, Ajay Watt, Mackenzie O’Brien and Boston O’Brien from Cape Woolamai enjoyed their day at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

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Competitors hit the water THE Cape Aquathon attracted competitors from across the region and beyond this year. Competitors challenged themselves to a 400 metre surf swim followed by a 4.4 kilometre run around the Cape Paterson Estate. It is one of the three races in the Bass Coast Summer Series. The event was held to raise money for the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club. Kernot’s Mark Rowe came in third place in the senior male competition with a time of 22.46 minutes and Kilcunda’s Kara Landells took third place in the senior women’s competition with a time of 25.33 minutes.

Family support: from left, Ella and Riley watched their Dad Duncan Herbert from Cape Woolamai race in the Cape Aquathon Big race: the men were the first race of the day at the Cape Aquathon in Cape Paterson on Sunday. in Cape Paterson on Sunday.

Women athletes: from left, Katie Bates, Julia McGrath and Franky Bain from Cape Paterson participated in the Cape Aquathon in Cape Paterson on Sunday morning.

Big effort: Alice Baquie placed first with a time of 24.52 in the senior female’s race Fit men: from left, first place recipient in the men’s race Nathan Buschkuehl, third place in the Cape Aquathon in Cape Paterson on recipient Mark Rowe from Kernot and fourth place recipient Daniel Toman at the Cape Aquathon in Cape Paterson on Sunday. Sunday.

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