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UR local Medal of the Order of Australia medal recipients represent “the best of who we are as a nation”, according to Governor-General David Hurley.

Of the 1099 awards in the Australia Day 2020 Honours List, our recipients – Inverloch’s Eulalie Brewster, Inverloch’s Terry Shannon, Wonthaggi’s Patrice Mahoney (pictured above, L-R)

and Boolarra’s Sue Clutterbuck – made up four. All were honoured for the tireless work they have done in their respective communities. “Dedicated, committed, selfless - the people recognised are outstanding and exemplify the best of Australia. I congratulate them,” the Governor-General said. “Behind every medal and citation is a story. Whether through their service, sacrifice or significant achievement, these people help others and

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Movie night with a difference WHEN: Friday, January 31, 3.30pm. WHERE: Mirboo North Recreation Reserve, Mirboo North. WHAT: An extravaganza of fun will be hosted at the Mirboo North Recreation Reserve on Friday, with a movie night screening of Frozen 2 set to excite. The night, organised by the Friends of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool Inc Events Committee, will include a Lions barbeque, food vans, jumping castle, face painting, train rides, CWA Night Owls Devonshire tea and the screening of the highly-anticipated movie. Entry is only $5. For any enquiries or further information contact Mary on 5668 1643. The family favourite Frozen 2 will be screened at Mirboo North Recreation Reserve this

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Dine by the surf WHERE: Woodside Beach Surf Lifesaving Club house. WHEN: Saturday, February 1 from 6pm. WHAT: Saturday night meals at the club house. Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine prepared by Woodside local Tia Cupples. Saturday night meals at the club house raise much need funds for equipment and improvements around the club. Woodside Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is family friendly and run by volunteers. Bookings are preferred but not essential. Phone 5187 1246. Bar opens at 5pm. All welcome.

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WHERE: Korumburra Federation Gallery, Commercial Street, Korumburra. WHEN: January 18 to February 15. WHAT: The latest exhibition at the Federation Gallery features a range of art by local artists and artists of the ‘Burra Artists’ group. The displays guarantee to wow those who visit and take the time to admire each piece. The exhibition encourages people to think more about art and take in each piece. Doors are open from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturdays, and there will be opportunity for those who attend to buy artwork. For more information, call 5658 1366.

WHERE: Wonthaggi Arts Centre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi. WHEN: Friday, January 31, 8pm-10pm. WHAT: The Wonthaggi Arts Centre will host Lennon: Through a Glass Onion on Friday, a spectacular part concert, part biography theatre event celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon. Created and performed by Australian actor/ musician John Waters and singer/pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, the show has entertained crowds around the world and guarantees to thrill. Tickets are $55 a head. To buy tickets or for more information, contact 5671 2178.

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Etching on show at Fish Creek On display are various enthralling pieces of WHERE: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek. photogravure etching created by Lana De Jager, WHEN: January 24-February 17. each with a unique image and story. WHAT: The Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek The exhibition guarantees to blow away anywill hold the un(civilisation) exhibition by Lana one who is interested. De Jager throughout the coming weeks.

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Health Care centre nears completion The building, which was first scheduled for completion in late 2019, has taken longer than expected, however YDHS CEO Bernadette Wardle, anticipates handover will take place in April. “The builders anticipate April, around Easter time, will be the handover date,” Ms Wardle said. “We acknowledge that it has taken longer than anticipated, however I think most would agree, that with a building of this size and factors beyond our control, that delays were inevitable. “However, we do appreciate the patience of the community and their support of this project.” Ms Wardle toured the building on her first day back after her short Christmas break. “The wave ceilings are now being installed, some painting has commenced in some areas while plastering and joinery is continuing,” she said. The site offices at the front of the site have been relocated so work on the car park area can commence. Staff have been given regular updates on the building progress with many expressing their surprise at how spacious the new facility is. All agree that it is a health care centre, not just to meet the needs of the community now, but well into the future. “YDHS are excited that we will soon have all our services under one roof and look forward to providing the community with whole service access for their healthcare needs,” Ms Wardle said.

A NEW WAVE: Yarram District Health Service facilities manager David Male looks over the interior plans for the new Integrated Health Care Centre, which is nearing completion and expected to be opened in April. While overseeing the final stages of the health care centre Ms Wardle and YDHS board are working hard to ensure the Yarram region has the doctors it deserves. “Currently we have two locums servicing the needs of the community at Yarram Medical Centre and hospital, as well as being rostered on-call,” she said.

“We have another locum returning in February. They are looking forward to coming back after enjoying their experience here first time around.” “We are continuing in our endeavours to secure the services of permanent doctors, in fact I am currently in negotiations with doctors and confident we will have permanent doctors.”

Roughead wins medical honour A FORMER Leongatha woman has been those cases are avoidable,” she said. “Too much, too little, not taking them for long awarded for helping to make medicines enough or for too shorter time, there have been all safer for ill Australians. Professor Libby Roughead, of the University of South Australia, won the Health Services Research Award at the Research Australia Awards in Melbourne recently. Her research focuses on public policy concerning medicines, quality use of medicine and medicine safety. Professor Roughead’s work has helped make medication safety a priority for Australia, ensuring medicines are used wisely and not over prescribed. “It was very nice to receive the award but it was a surprise,” she said. In October last year, the Federal Government announced the safe use of medicine would be the 10th national health priority for Australia. “About 250,000 of us go to hospital every year due to problems with medicines and about half of

different kinds of problems. “We use too many antibiotics and we are the second highest users of anti-depressants in the world behind Iceland where it is dark for six months of the year.” In addition to her research, Professor Roughead’s team also conducted a program to improve the health of veterans and their use of medicines, on behalf the Federal Government. This resulted in the creation of the website, www.veteransmates.net.au Professor Roughead has worked at the university since 1995. She grew up in Leongatha, attended Leongatha High School and credits former Leongatha pharmacist George Hines with inspiring her to pursue her path, having worked with him.

NATIONAL ACCOLADE: Broadmeadows MP Frank McGuire presents Professor Libby Roughead with her Health Services Research Award at the Research Australia Awards in Melbourne recently.

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The best of the nation Matt Dunn OUR Medal of the Order of Australia recipients are a diverse bunch, with different stories to tell. But there is something that unites them. As Governor General David Hurley would say on Australia Day, “These outstanding Australians represent the best of who we are as a nation.” Locally, four people were given the honour: Inverloch’s Eulalie Brewster, Inverloch’s Terry Shannon, Wonthaggi’s Patrice Mahoney and Boolarra’s Sue Clutterbuck. The medal honours those who have given selfless service to their communities. It takes many forms.

Eulalie Brewster WHEN Eulalie and her husband, Oswald, moved to Inverloch, she found, to her consternation, there “there wasn’t any Inverloch recorded history”.

A member of the Woorayl Historical Society (Leongatha), since 1970, local history had been a passion for many years. “The Woorayl Society had a question in relation to Inverloch, so I started digging. I’ve been digging ever since – finding out things about Inverloch,” she said. “I’ve always had an interest in history in general, but I’ve really tried to concentrate on Inverloch.” That passion for knowing what had happened in her own backyard saw her establish the Inverloch Historical Foundation in 1996. The 93-year-old said interest in Inverloch’s history has grown, though “most of the original members (of the historical association) are no longer with us”. “I’m just lucky I’ve outlasted them. I came from a family that was interested in history. When we went on holidays we learned all about the history of the place we were visiting. My husband and I kept that up with the children,” she said. The history of conservation (not to mention its practical application) is also a great passion. A founding and life member of the South Gippsland Conservation Society and a member of the Field Naturalist Club of Victoria since 1944, Eulalie is a hands-on conservationist. She worries about the

urbanisation of her town. In spite of this she is proud of the environmental work that has been done locally. “I’ve crawled along a lot of Inverloch, planting trees,” she said.

Patrice Mahoney ARTIST Patrice Mahoney’s main ambition has been ensuring Indigenous people in the region are “seen”. She said that while the plight of Indigenous people in the region had improved in the past 20 years, there was still a way to go. “When I moved to the area in 1999 you could live here and talk to most people, and unless they’d been to a remote community somewhere else, they had no understanding of Aboriginality,” she said. “There wasn’t an understanding of urban Aboriginal people or urban Aboriginal culture. People didn’t understand that Aboriginal people came in different shades – that Aboriginal people had all these nations. They aren’t just one people across a whole continent.

“There’s Torres Strait Islanders within that conversation, who are often left out. If you’re a Torres Strait Islander, you’re nearly a minority of a minority. Now I can meet people who understand.” As fate would have it, fellow recipient Eulalie Brewster was one of those people for whom the concept of Aboriginality was not a difficult one. Eulalie, among a host of other things, was an active member of a local reconciliation group. Patrice said there was now a greater appreciation for the role of Indigenous people in the region. “Getting a flag at the Inverloch library was a big effort. It was a great day and people really embraced it. When I first flew the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags, it was much tougher,” she said. “I used to call this part of the world, the Deep South. It was like I’d gone back 60 years in time. It was neither negative or positive. People could live in these area and totally ignore the fact Aboriginal people lived here and they could be quite comfortable with that. “It’s an uncomfortable truth that Aboriginal people have not found equality. I will keep reminding people of what’s respectful. Aboriginal people need a voice at every table and they need to be heard respectfully.”

other places. Until two years ago, when he retired, he had an apartment in Moscow. “I’ve been a very lucky man. I have seven grandchildren between 20 and 30 and they’re old married. And they’ve all married really beaut people. And they all spoil me like mad,” he said. “I’m a very fortunate person.”

Terry Shannon TERRY Shannon loves giving something back to the community. “My background has just been in general community service. I’ve been a very active justice of the peace and bail justice for 40 plus years and have been in the CFA in a rescue station at Langwarrin, where I was the captain for 30 years,” he said. Being busy has always been part of Terry’s game plan. As a member of Bass Coast Health’s Community Advisory Committee, a volunteer on Wonthaggi Hospital’s Pastoral Care Team and an integral member of the Inverloch and District Lions Club, he rarely stands still. He was also a volunteer at St Vincent de Paul. “The last 20 years I’ve been dealing with human behaviour. I have a doctorate in that area,” he said. It’s an occupation that has seen him living and working in Russia, the UK, Siberia, Japan, China, Estonia, Kazakhstan and many

Sue Clutterbuck FOR Sue Clutterbuck news that she was to receive an OAM came as something of a shock. “I was very surprised - very surprised to be nominated in the first place. I thought, this must be a mistake. I thought it would probably go to the keeper and so accepted the nomination,” she said. The Boolarra audiologist has been a leader in her field for many years. Recently retired from the profession, she still shows no signs of slowing down. “You’re always a nucleus in your surroundings: your work, your family, your friends and your social

structures. If you can extend your influence more widely to improve the lives of people it’s a great thing,” she said. “I must admit I’ve still got a dint in my forehead from banging my head against a brick wall, but I haven’t given up yet. “I may have retired, but I’ve still got a few other things to complete.” She and her audiologist husband Neil have lived in Boolarra since moving from Melbourne in 1976. The couple founded Gippsland Audiology Services in 1990, with the aim of providing the highest standards of independent private audiological care. Concerned that patient outcomes were not being properly monitored, she helped develop EARtrak, a survey process used by clinics in Australia and overseas to measure their treatment success. “You don’t know if you could be doing better if you don’t measure your performance, and compare your results with other clinics. EARtrak is like an independent audit of the work done by a clinic,” she said. “I often compare it with running a race – you might think you’re a great runner, but until you compete against others you don’t really know how good you are.”

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Tide turns for family cinema back into the family. She was in

“We had people who came in

cinema in the early 1960s, building the projector and kicking off a holiday tradition. His relationship with the Prom committee soured, however. “They couldn’t resolve it so he walked away,” Brett said. It was 1966 or 1967. David and Roger took the opportunity of running the cinema soon after, while Douglas would open up drive-ins at Inverloch and Grantville. While the cinema retains much of that yesteryear charm, a modern digital projector produces an “unbelievable” experience, Brett said. “The sound system David and Roger put in is from the Russell Street cinema in Melbourne. A sound tech who came to do a service was blown away,” he said. There is a certain appeal in watching a film outdoors too, especially when the action matches the weather.

sitting here on beanbags,” Brett explained. “They said to me, ‘We watched The Titanic and it was a really stormy night. There was thunder, there was lightning and you could hear the roar of the ocean. Everything was swaying and it actually felt like you were in the movie’.” Brett said while learning how to use the projector has presented its own unique challenges, many patrons measure the success of their movie night less by what’s on the screen than what’s in the lolly shop freezer. “We didn’t realise how important the choc tops were, they’re all made here onsite and we make our own ice creams. That really is a vital part of the business, because people really do come back for the choc tops,” he said. You can find The Prom Open Air Cinema on Facebook for upcoming screenings.

Matt Dunn a state of disbelief. It’s all nos- last night, who brought their kids in here and they can remember IT’S the kind of story that talgia for her.” Brett’s maternal grandfather, sitting here 18 years ago and could well make a film. Douglas Payne established the A middle aged man rediscovers the magic of his childhood when he buys a beachside outdoor cinema founded by his grandfather. Brett Beaumont came to the idea of running the Tidal River Open Air Cinema when he heard one of its former owners, David Lenton, talking on ABC Gippsland radio. It turned out David and business partner Roger Little were ready to move on to the next scene in their lives. “I contacted David and Roger straight after and now it’s come full circle. It’s nice to have that feeling there that you know your family’s been here before,” Brett said. “I spoke to my mother about it and she can remember being down here at the age of 10 or 11. She remembers the theatre and the pictures and the summers she spent down here. “She was shocked it’s come

NOSTALGIA: The early days of the cinema, when films like the 1960 monster feature The Lost World and the Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward drama From the Terrace drew big holiday crowds. RIGHT: Catherine, Brett and Raani Beaumont are having a great time operating the Tidal River Open Air Cinema. Son, Harry (absent) also pitches in.

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A FORMER refugee and Mirboo North Secondary College student has helped deliver more than $133,000 to fire affected communities in East Gippsland. Daniel Lomani, who came to Australia as a persecuted Afghani Hazara, contacted former teacher and Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath. He was seeking advice on where members of the Hazara community in Dandenong could channel the funds they had raised to help those who had been so devastated by the region’s horrendous blazes. “During my teaching career Daniel was one of my outstanding Chemistry and Mathematics students, and we have maintained a friendship during his tertiary studies,” Ms Bath explained. “While Daniel is no longer living in the area, he has maintained strong connections in Gippsland. The Victorian Afghani Hazara community were moved by the significant loss and grief experienced in East Gippsland and wanted to help. “Daniel sought my advice on where the Hazara community could direct their donations. I had no hesitation in recommending Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF), Gippsland’s not for profit emergency relief organisation.” In just 10 days the Hazara community raised a jaw dropping amount of money for Gippsland’s bushfire victims, Ms Bath said. “Arriving at the Doveton Community Hall I had no idea of the amount of money the Hazara community were donating, and during the evening the tally continued to rise,” she said.

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HELPING HAND: Victoria’s Hazara community has helped to deliver more than $133,000 to fire affected communities in East Gippsland. Daniel Lomani is pictured (centre) between Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath and GERF treasurer Alan Wilson. “To learn the final donation to GERF was in excess of $133,000 with a further $22,500 provided for Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) was extraordinary. “It was heart warming and humbling to have this level of support provided to our Gippsland community and valued CFA.” During the evening, Ms Bath addressed the Hazara community, sincerely thanking them on behalf of all Gippslanders. Ms Bath said a bond has been forged between

two Australian communities through a shared understanding, overwhelming kindness and one former Gippsland secondary student. “I cannot thank Daniel and the Hazara community enough for their exceptional generosity and the empathy they provided,” she said. “Bushfire recovery is a complex and often difficult process. The Hazara community’s donation will actively assist many East Gippsland families and individuals commence healing and move forward.”

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Just last week, a pile of used household goods including mattresses, toys, couches and an exercise bike were left on the corner of Nerrena and Hulls roads at Nerrena. The local laws team at South Gippsland Shire Council said the punishments for the dumping of garbage are severe. “On the spot fines of $330 can be issued for small amounts of litter while the court can impose fines of up to $9000 and/or a term of imprisonment for large amounts dumped,” a council statement said. “Dumped rubbish left on council-owned land requires investigation by the local laws team and removal and clean up by the depot crews. It is frustrating, looks unsightly and costs ratepayers unnecessarily.” Many people commented on The Star’s Facebook page that council should remove or reduce waste disposal fees to help address the illegal dumping of waste. But council’s Geoff McKinnon said that was unlikely. “There are no plans to reduce waste disposal fees. Waste disposal fees at transfer stations are set by council to recover the costs of providing those services,” he said. “Council considers that recovering costs through disposal fees is the fairest way to fund the provision of these services, in that the users of the service are paying for most of the costs incurred for providing the service. “If disposal fees were to be reduced, the ac-

DISRESPECTFUL ACT: Multiple household goods have recently been dumped on the corner of Nerrena and Hulls roads, Nerrena.

tion would simply transfer the cost of providing the services to all ratepayers, rather than them being funded by users of the service.”

POLICE BRIEFS makers and motorists for being on their best behaviour over the Australia Day long weekend, after they wrapped up A CHINESE national is fighting for his Operation Amity. life in hospital after a crash on Sunday Acting Sergeant Yarram Police Mark afternoon near Meeniyan. Blanchard reported that his officers completed

Man critical after Meeniyan crash

Police believe the man, who was driv- about 150 breath tests during the weekend, with ing with a female passenger, was travelling no offences detected. along the Tarwin Lower Road toward South Gippsland Highway, when he failed to stop at Woman assaulted the intersection. A vehicle travelling from Meeniyan to A YARRAM woman underwent plastic Koonwarra collided with the vehicle. surgery at Dandenong Hospital, after a The Chinese man was flown to Royal Melserious assault at her Commercial Road bourne Hospital in a critical condition, while his passenger was taken to Latrobe Regional Hos- home on Monday, January 20, around 10pm. pital. She is expected to be released soon. The male driver in the other vehicle was unA Yarram man has been remanded until April injured, while his female passenger was taken to 28 in relation to the incident. Wonthaggi Hospital for observation.

Golf club break-ins KORUMBURRA and Lang Lang golf clubs were broken into overnight on Sunday. Wonthaggi Police are investigating. Call Wonthaggi Police if you have information: 5671 4190.

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Driver loses control A LATROBE Valley man was lucky to escape serious injury after he rolled his Toyota Landcruiser at the bottom of Powers Hill near Gormandale on Sunday afternoon. The man was towing his boat at the time. Police said that it took some time for emergency services to clear the road of the vehicle, boat and trailer.

A 45-YEAR-OLD Nyora has been jailed for four months after being Break-in concerns found guilty in the Korumburra Magis- YARRAM Police are seeking informatrates’ Court of serious family violence tion in relation to a spate of break-ins offences. during the past two weeks.

Police Senior Sergeant Brad Steer said there Yarram Recreation Reserve’s May Pavilion, had been a 56 per cent increase in the reporting Yarram Swimming Pool, Yarram Golf Club and of family violence in the local region. Woodside Recreation Reserve social rooms “There’s a continued focus on the issue by were all broken in to last week. local police. It’s a large portion of our work,” Crime scene officers have inspected the venhe said. ues and collected evidence. Anyone with any information should contact Motorists praised Yarram Police on 5182 5033 or Crime Stoppers YARRAM Police have praised holiday 1800 333 000.

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The New Decade Many of you, just like us, have felt disempowered by our recent fires. Loss of life, personal and business infrastructure, livestock and wildlife. It's a sobering reminder of how life can change in moments and the importance of planning for the unexpected. However, we can also celebrate our achievements and our community. Truck after truck of generously donated food, fodder and our countless community gestures of kindness to strangers. So, at JPA, we pause this month to be grateful to those who stepped in and stepped up. Next month we will move forward with our raft of articles on how to prepare and plan for your future. And, as proud Australians, we thank you for your compassion to others in their time of need.

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In The Know

South Gippsland Shire Council News Make Your Travel Plans Count This Year As we get into the swing of things for the new year some of us will begin to think about our travel plans for 2020. A great way we can help our neighbours visiting when it is safe to do so. You can book accommodation, dinner, cruises, experiences and tours now and redeem them later. By booking and paying now you can help economically and enjoy your trip at a time when it is convenient and safe. If you want to start planning, Roadtrip for ! " communities are able to mark themselves as rural roadtrip stops.

Visit their website to see where you can stop to help at www.roadtripforgood.org.au It is also important to remember, while we support those around us that we also consider our own patch too. South Gippsland is blessed with our stunning landscape and many local gems to visit that appreciate our support. Not sure where you want to go locally? Call in to our Visitor Information Centre in Foster or give them a call on 1800 630 704. You can also view the Visit Prom Country website at www.visitpromcountry.com.au

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AUSTRALIA DAY - 9

Australia Day in South Gippsland Leongatha celebrates national day in style AUSTRALIA Day was in full swing in Leongatha on Sunday, with residents at McIndoe Park in high spirits as they came together to celebrate Australia. Around 200 people attended the celebrations in the morning, leaving event committee president Leonnie McCluskey over the moon. “We’re very, very happy, it was really nice,” she said. “It was great to have the citizenship ceremony in with the rest of the celebrations this time too.” The morning included a citizenship ceremony, where families from around the world were officially made Australians, a flag raising ceremony, music by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, a sausage sizzle and a great speech by special guest speaker, AFL umpire and Leongatha native Matt Stevic. “There were so many different backgrounds who came together during the citizenship ceremony, from Indian to English to Scottish to Sri Lankan, it was fantastic,” Leonnie said. “Matt Stevic’s presentation was also great. He spoke really, really well so that was another highlight.”

Matt took the opportunity to speak at the event without hesitation this year and did not disappoint, with everyone in attendance captivated by his speech, in which he spoke about Australia and his experience in the AFL. He thoroughly enjoyed being back in his hometown and celebrating the special day. “I grew up in this wonderful town and when I reflect on my life here, the community gave everyone a sense of belonging, regardless of background and individual belief systems,” Matt said. “Sitting here and listening to all the stories and the new citizens and backgrounds, hearing the birds, it’s such a peaceful and beautiful place to be.” Between speeches and presentations, the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band entertained with renditions of traditional Australian songs. The morning was a stunning success in Leongatha, with each and every person thrilled to have been a part of the ceremony. “It’s a day to celebrate who we are,” Leonnie said. “We’re all special. The last couple months have demonstrated just how special every Australian is. It was fantastic.”

(Back, L-R) Debra Considine (leader), Leah Considine, Bella Harland, Robyn Begg (leader), Amber Newton, Erica Begg, Ann Sansom (leader), Chris Oliver (leader), (front, L-R) Heidi Considine, Tannah Lovie, Katia Sansom, Georgia Lawry and Autumn Stamm of the Leongatha Girl Guides enjoyed their time at the Australia Day ceremony.

AUSSIE SPIRIT: AFL umpire and Leongatha native Matt Stevic (right) and wife Millie embraced the Australia Day spirit at McIndoe Park on Sunday.

Corner Inlet helps fire victims THE Corner Inlet community celebrated Australia Day at Foster by raising funds for the Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund and Wildlife Victoria. Community groups, including the Foster Wool Group, U3A, FAMDA and the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival, took part in the activities, while a raffle and sale of goods for bushfire relief were also popular. People brought plates of afternoon tea to share, and the hospital catering from the Foster Secondary College reunion provided lunch boxes for those a little hungrier. More than $200 was raised for the Victoria Bushfire Relief Fund and Wildlife Victoria, with donations of toiletries and other goods received for distribution in East Gippsland.

A number of people from various backgrounds were officially made Australian citizens in Leongatha on Sunday morning.

The official ceremony commenced with a flag-raising by longstanding resident Reg Williams, while the crowd sang the National Anthem. Acknowledgement of country was given by Kane Horvath, after which South Gippsland citizen of the year, Anna Hopkins was recognised for her service to Corner Inlet. Nadia Stefani was presented with the local citizen of the year award. Nadia and Anna cut the Australia Day cake, made by Marge Arnup from the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival Committee.

LEFT: Foster’s citizen of the year Nadia Stefani with the Australia Day cake made by Marge Arnup from the Tea Cosy Festival Committee.

NATIONAL PRIDE: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien joined with Korumburra Scouts and more than 100 people to celebrate Australia Day at Korumburra.

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THANKS FOR SERVICE: South Gippsland Shire citizen of the year nominee Tarnya Wilson (fifth from right) with family at Meeniyan.

Meeniyan celebrates those who serve barbecue breakfast provided by the Country Fire Authority and coffee by the Country Women’s Association. The event also acknowledged South Gippsland Shire citizen of the year nominee Tarnya Wilson Mat Bowtell makes prosthetic devices for peo- of Meeniyan, event of the year nominee, Meeni- Catherine Waldron thanks guest speaker ple who cannot afford them. yan RSL’s centenary, and young citizen of the Mat Bowtell for his uplifting speech at His inspiring presentation was followed by a year winners, Hayley Young and Shianne Frost. Meeniyan.

A MAN who has brought new life to people who have lost a limb was the guest speaker at Meeniyan’s Australia Day ceremony.

Community unites at Venus Bay AUSTRALIA Day means different things to different people, but at the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, it was all about community. The day began with an Australia Day breakfast and members of the club cooked bacon and egg rolls for more than 180 hungry residents and visitors. Both the Australian and Indigenous flag were raised as the National Anthem was sung in preparation for a fun day on the beach. Patrolling on Australia Day is always a challenge. High numbers of beach visitors, with many celebrating the day with alcoholic refreshments, mean lifesavers need to be extra vigilant and the club was pleased to report no major incidents occurred. Later in the day more than 80 Venus Bay SLSC

ABOVE: Tom Watson and Charlie Watson celebrate Australia Day at Venus Bay. LEFT: (L-R) Harry Watson, Kieran Randall and Nick Zagon kept Venus Bay’s beaches safe on Australia Day. members assembled to compete in the annual club championships, with competitors from ages 13 to 75 represented. Finally, the bar was opened and members of the public welcomed to watch the sunset on another Australia Day. Club president Paul Hoffman welcomed visi-

tors to the Australia Day breakfast. “Being an immigrant myself, some of us take for granted the freedom and opportunity afforded us here in Australia,” he said. “I invite all of you to celebrate Australia Day in your own personal way and never forget what a wonderful country we call home.”

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Celebrating Australia Day 2020 Karen and Zack named top Aussies Zachery was named the junior citizen of the DEVON North residents Karen Rogers and Zachery Cook have been named Yar- year for his voluntary contributions to the scouts ram’s top Aussies at the annual Yarram where he was recently award their highest honour, the Duke of Ed award. Rotary Club Australia Day celebrations. Zachery was also the 2019 Yarram Secondary Citizen of the year Karen moved to Yarram some 14 years ago and in that time has given 120 per cent to the community. Karen is the current secretary of the Yarram RSL and president of the Yarram Courthouse Gallery. She devotes many volunteer hours arranging ANZAC and Remembrance Day services for the RSL and conversing with prospective exhibitors at the Courthouse gallery. The award came as quite a shock to Karen. “This is such a big honour and I am humbled to receive this award,” Karen said. “I would really like to thank the organisations I am involved with now and the Rotary Club and Wellington Shire for this event,” she said. “I would also really like to thank Yarram for making us part of this wonderful community.”

College dux. While no local councillors were able to attend this year’s event, mayor CR Allan Hall sent a message to the people of Yarram in which he expressed his gratitude to the people of Wellington Shire for opening their hearts during the bushfire crisis. Yarram Bowls Club held a flag raising ceremony to kick off their Aussie Bowls day. While out at Port Albert, holiday-makers and locals flooded into Rutter Park to enjoy full day of music, children’s activities and displays. Community gatherings were also held at McLouglins Beach and Manns Beach where local Paul McKillop led the way with his tribute to firefighters and the Mann’s Beach version of Advance Australia Fair.

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Invy swimmers ready to go LEARNING to swim is an integral part of growing up by the coast, and the Invy Swimmers program at Broadbeach Inverloch Health Club’s boutique swimming lessons allow the kids in their classes a lot more quality time with their teachers. Members of Yarram’s Good Time Motoring Club were out and about with their magnificent cars at Port Albert’s Australia Day family fun day event.

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The half hour semi-private lessons take just two swimmers at a time, giving the kids the social experience of learning to swim, while also getting plenty of one on one time to help them learn. The pool is heated 31 degrees, which makes for a pleasant dip all year round at the Health Centre, on the Eastern side of the town. “A lot of the bigger schools do groups of around six to eight students, but with our smaller groups they can really get the attention they need,” said Swim school coordinator Miranda Geyle. All the Invy Swimmers instructors are Austswim qualified swimming teachers, and most of them have been teaching at the pool for years. Miranda says it is important to them to have consistency with their teachers, so they can build trust with their students to help them in their lessons. “If it is a new teacher every week, then you have to build up the trust with the kids each time, and half an hour is not very long to do that,” she said. “We have had kids here who have done

IN THE SWIM: club member Bill Comans, Lucas Polglase, Eloise Polglase and Nicki Polglase. lessons all the way through from babies to school age, having that connection really helps us to develop their abilities.” Many of the parents are members of the Club, and make use of the pool, as well as the well equipped gym, classes, and other facilities. The Broadbeach Inverloch Health Club pride themselves on the close-knit community that they have developed with their members, creating a friendly environment for everyone. New positions are open for the mums and bubs, and pre-school swimming lessons classes, and you can get your name down on the wait list for the school age classes. To book a spot or get more information, visit Inverlochhealthclub.com.au, or give them a ring on 5674 6577

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YOUR SAY Prom trail needed SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s road safety group had a survey done of the most pressing cycling infrastructure needs in the shire.

E D I T O R I A L

Let’s talk about Australia Day WHILE the merits of having a day to celebrate our nation’s successes are beyond question, is it time to change the date of Australia Day? For Indigenous people in our community, January 26 remains a date that can never be celebrated. It’s the date on which, in 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip took formal possession of the colony of New South Wales and raised the British flag for the first time in Sydney Cove. While many see this moment as the birth of a nation, it requires a collective amnesia to accept the idea that everything started in that moment. It’s the very reason many Indigenous people have turned their backs on Australia Day, giving it the alternative name of ‘Invasion Day’. In the time after white man’s arrival, Indigenous people suffered murder, rape, dispossession from their lands and forced slavery. Estimates put those killed during Australia’s frontier wars at about 100,000. Australia has had a long history of treating Indigenous people as second class citizens. In more recent times mothers had their children snatched away by a paternal government, leaving a generation disconnected. It’s fine to argue this is all past, and current generations are not responsible for the sins of their forefathers. By the same token, we cannot expect Indigenous people to embrace a date that hastened their near genocide. Opposition to the date is nothing new and in the past week debate around a date change has hotted up. For Wonthaggi’s Patrice Mahoney, who received an OAM on Australia Day for “service to the Indigenous community”, it’s long been a difficult day. “There’s a shift that needs to happen. We want to celebrate the fact we live in this amazing country, but how do we do it respectfully? Is it going to matter that we change the date?” she said. The Star would like to hear your views. Email us: news@thestar.com.au

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One of the most nominated improvements was to establish a bike trail/path from Foster to the Prom. This path is also a major wish from the groups running bicycle tours in South Gippsland. However, it was not covered in the Council 2017 Trails and Paths Strategy. That strategy was all about creating a spine through the Shire to link the various areas. Given that Wilsons Promontory is the major Tourist attraction in the Shire it appears the Strategy has a major shortcoming. A Foster to Prom bike trail would link into the main tourist attraction. We believe the residents should push for this Foster-Prom bike path when the review of the Council Plan is undertaken later this year. As we identified in the Yanakie and Waratah Bay Coastal growth paper earlier in the month, the construction of a water main from Foster to Yanakie would do much of the heavy lifting in clearing a path for a bike trail. Remember that growth strategy would have seen a significant residential development in the Yanakie area and hence more users of a trail. We believe around $750,000 expended on a piggy back with the water main construction could enable the Shire to get a Foster to The Prom bike trail.

Email your letter to: letters@thestar.com.au This requires the Council to think creatively about development around the shire. However, it is our shire so let’s tell the staff what we need them to do. I think this trail fits into the category of “build it and they will come”. This would be a far better investment than $3.5m on a new library at Leongatha. It is a matter of arranging the priorities. It’s time for Corner Inlet residents to get busy and lobby council. Lindsay Love, South Gippsland Action Group .

Wrong spot for wind farm I AM writing to respond to the letter in last week’s Standard News dated January 21st 2020 from David Myers of Port Albert, regarding the Alberton Wind Energy Facility. The news is correct that DELWP and the State Government have approved the permit for this project, but the permit has not been issued. This means there is a 28 day period in which objections via VCAT can be raised. This is what many of our community members are doing. It remains as our last opportunity to object after much lobbying and letter writing over several years. Despite the conditions laid out in the permit, I am still extremely concerned about many issues surrounding this project. The environment remains at the top of the list, seriously impacting birdlife, Nooramunga Marine

and Coastal Park including the RAMSAR wetlands and our rivers and waterways. As Mr Myers pointed out, raptors are extremely vulnerable to death by impact with turbine blades, but this is not OK. Raptors, including Wedge Tailed Eagles, are protected. The White Bellied Sea Eagle is also vulnerable and is on the rare and threatened species list. Other birds and bats will be killed, as global statistics point out tens of millions of birds are killed by wind turbines annually. How many bird deaths due to wind turbines are acceptable? I say none. For anyone that has not been close to turbines with blades reaching 200 metres into the sky and a span of 140 metres, I suggest you don’t realise the scale of these things. They would dominate the skyline for the next 30 years or more, and I for one cannot bear the thought of that. I am a lifetime resident and believe our landscape and environment are worth fighting for. My reason for objecting to this project is not that I don’t approve of renewable energy being developed, it is that this project is in the wrong place. It will seriously impact so many homes with noise and shadow flicker, and for many people living within the footprint of a wind energy facility, health issues follow. So along with many concerned community members, I will continue to object until a better outcome for our community is achieved. Andrew Macmeikan, Alberton.

Volunteering’s in the blood THE spirit of volunteering flows through a Stony Creek family that is giving to the community across the generations.

DAY OF CELEBRATION: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Walter Aich of Dumbalk and District Progress Association, at Dumbalk’s Australia Day event, which included games and a barbecue.

Charlie Young was a nominee for South Gippsland Shire citizen of the year this year and his daughter Hayley was a joint winner of the young citizen of the year award. Both give of their time to various groups, but they primarily serve through the MeeniyanStony Creek CFA. Charlie has been a member LOVE TO SERVE: South Gippsland Shire young citizen of of the brigade for 38 years, and the year winners Shianne Frost (L) and Hayley Young (R), has been away on strike teams, with Hayley’s dad Charlie Young, a nominee for citizen of and served as training officer the year. All are members of Meeniyan-Stony Creek CFA. and junior development leader. “Volunteering is part of our family. I’ve just Hayley joined the brigade as a junior member always loved it. It always makes me smile,” she in 2013 and is now a qualified firefighter. said. Charlie has been a part of the CFA since he Charlie beamed with pride when Hayley and “squirted a few hoses” as an eight-year-old. fellow Meeniyan-Stony Creek CFA member Shi“When I was 11 I have became an official anne Frost were announced joint winners of the member and now I’m a life member of the briyoung citizen title, along with Ysabella Graham gade,” he said. of Korumburra. “The CFA is part of the community. I’ve al“They are good guys because they are commuways wanted to help people.” nity-minded,” Charlie said of them. Hayley would not have her life any other way.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Christian Zahra I OFTEN say to people that you can’t tell the story of Australia without telling the story of country Australia. I always have this in my mind when Australia Day comes around when as Australians we collectively take some time to celebrate who we are and what makes Australia so special. It’s impossible this year as we celebrate Australia to not reflect on the incredible stories of heartbreak from the bushfires. For us, we particularly feel for our friends and family in East Gippsland who have been in many cases so devastatingly impacted. The incredible stories of courage in the face of the ferocious fires and the commitment of our firefighters, emergency personnel and local community organisations have been truly inspiring. Seeing ordinary people standing together and helping each other deal with the terrible impacts of these fires is perhaps the very essence of what being Australian truly is.

As a Council, we have this year supported volunteer groups across the Shire to conduct Australia Day events including Australia Day breakfasts, community barbeques, afternoon teas, awards ceremonies and more. Our community is enriched by the work of these great local volunteers and we are proud to support them. At the Citizenship Ceremony conducted on Australia Day my colleague Administrator Julie Eisenbise welcomed 17 new Australian Citizens into our local community. Having had the privilege of attending many of these citizenship ceremonies over the years – and actually presiding at one – I know that this day will be one of the biggest days in the lives of those new citizens and their families. The stories of our new citizens are often amazing; their positive outlook and preparedness to contribute to local organisations and add to our community is refreshing.

Cr Brett Tessari ON January 26, we congratulated 28 people on becoming citizens of Australia and welcomed them to the Bass Coast community. Citizenship ceremonies provide a great opportunity to talk to people about the reasons they have chosen to make Bass Coast their home. Australian Citizenship is overseen by the Department of Home Affairs, and there is a requirement for local councils to host a citizenship ceremony on January 26. However, our events are given a Bass Coast focus. Council has the ability to control what is included in the ceremony outside of the legal requirements, such as acknowledgement of our First Nations People. It is a great honour to make such an acknowledgement and we do it with the utmost respect. We are currently developing the Bass Coast Living Young Plan 2020-2024, which aims to guide our priorities for children, youth and families over the next four years.

There is an opportunity for the community to provide feedback to assist in the development of the Plan by attending a consultation session, or filling out a survey. The last consultation session will be held at the San Remo Channel Challenge on Saturday, 8 February from 9am to 1pm. If you can’t make it to the session, you can fill out our survey, either in hard copy (pick one up from any of our Customer Service Centres) or online at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/livingyoung. We’re also seeking community input on potential dog off-leash beach areas in Rhyll, between Jansson Road and Walton Street and in Cowes East, between the Dunsmore Road beach access track and Rose Avenue beach access track. Provide feedback by filling out a survey, which you can pick up from any of our Customer Service Centres, or fill it out online at www.basscoast.vic. gov.au/pioffleash.

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MADE WITH CARE: William Pearson, Zita Youens, Tean Pearson and Rowan Pearson Marg Graham of Yarram has spent many hours over the past three weeks at her sewing ma(front) with Peter Youens and Leanne Thomas, with quilts that will be donated to the East chine making quilts for the East Gippsland fire victims. Gippsland fire victims.

To East Gippsland with love LOCALS have been sewing up a storm in the back room of Yarram’s Neighbourhood House and Yarram Drapery for the past three weeks. Their mission: to make quilts for the families who have lost everything in the East Gippsland bushfires. So far more than 30 quilts of various sizes have been lovingly completed by some 15 sewers at Yarram Neighbourhood House, and six by Yarram Drapery owner Zita Youens and staff member

Leanne Thomas. Materials for the quilts have been donated by Yarram Drapery and Spotlight in Traralgon, while a cash and material donation was received from a local resident. Yarram Drapery’s Zita Youlen donated three of her own quilts when the fires broke out. They were delivered to the fire refuge centre in Bairnsdale by Yarram Laundry’s Tean Pearson and her family. “Tean Pearson was quick to take action on coordinating donations from the local area for the

fire affected areas, so I contacted her and told her I had some quilts to donate,” Zita said. “Tean and her boys Rowan and William came down to collect them and took them to the refuge centre when the fire emergency was at its worst.” Yarram Neighbourhood House members have been in contact with a neighbourhood house in East Gippsland. The team there was in contact with the families most in need in their area and will distribute the Yarram quilts to those families once the families have been re-settled.

“We are collecting all the quilts here,” Zita said. “And when the time is right we will take them up to East Gippsland for distribution,” she said. “We want these quilts to go to people who want them and treasure them.” Yarram Neighbourhood House sewers are also making cooler ties for local firefighters. “We plan on making enough of these for all our local fire brigade members,” member Irmela McIntyre said.

Mystery Journey on display YARRAM Court House Gallery’s latest exhibition My Mystery Journey opened recently.

Mural brings new life to old dairy BOOK WORK: Loch Sport artist Simon THERE has been lots of talk about street White creates a work of art on a disused dairy art and murals around Yarram in recent at Won Wron, on Hyland Highway. times.

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Won Wron resident Anita Robbins is not a talker but a doer, and has had her drab old disused dairy transformed with a mural by Loch Sport artist Simon White. The mural is visible from Hyland Highway. Anita brought what was locally known as the Mumford dairy farm a few months ago. This was her first project in her list of renovation projects. “The old dairy was unsightly. I didn’t want to pull it down so decided to have a mural painted on it,” she said. “I had seen Simon’s work on Facebook and decided to contact him.” After discussing what Anita is passionate about, which happen to be reading, the pair decided to paint the walls in book shelves. It took Simon three days to complete the task. “It looks amazing. He is an amazing artist. I am going to have my garage done next,” she said. Simon has completed murals in Loch Sport, Dargo and on the Mornington Peninsula.

It is artist Leo Wimmer’s first ever exhibition. Mr Wimmer said he was privileged to conduct his exhibition at the Yarram Court House Gallery. “I thank the committee for placing their trust in my work,” he said. Mr Wimmer undertook a commercial arts course after migrating to Australia from his birth place, Austria, in 1955. He returned to Austria in 1977 with his family where he contin- CREATIVE MAN: Leo Wimmer and wife Glenys at ued his studies before returning to the opening of Leo’s first exhibition at the Yarram Court Australia in 1982, and worked at House Gallery. the National Gallery of Victoria Victoria for Vienna some 42 years ago,” he said. and the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra Over the past 40 years, Mr Wimmer has sold as a conservator. paintings, icons and woodcraft from his home After 10 years in Canberra, his family moved studios. to Mount Beauty where he continued to paint and His artworks are hanging in homes throughoffered residential week long courses in Icon writ- out Australia as well as churches, public buildings ing, carving and gilding. and nursing homes. He continued his painting passion after retirHe has also painted murals in the high couning to Malua Bay on the NSW south coast. try, nurseries, kindergartens, private homes and “I relished the freedom to pursue my painting, hospitals. changing mediums and subjects, in such a magHis works are also display in Austria. nificent environment,” he said. The exhibition will be on display at the CourtEventually the Wimmers made their home in house Gallery until February 11. Sale where they live today. The gallery is open every day except “I feel I have come full circle since leaving Wednesday.

Apply for a council grant now WELLINGTON Shire Council is ready participation and work together to maintain comto help community groups with their ap- munity assets and support cultural development. Mayor Cr Alan Hall said previous successful plications for the 2020 Community Asapplicants presented strong cases of how council sistance Grants. Applications for the first round of grants are now open. A second round of grants will be offered in June. Grants are open to for not-for-profit groups seeking funding of between $2001 and $5000 for events and capital works projects that promote

funding would benefit communities. “In our last funding round, council was proud to provide funding to 37 community groups to the tune of $165,000 for their projects, events and capital works,” Cr Hall said. “Council staff are more than willing to help you get your applications across the line, so

please call council’s community facilities planning and grants officer and you will be provided with the necessary paperwork for your application and valuable assistance with your grant submission. ” Council also offer Quick Response Grants of up to $2000 for minor community events, projects and facilities which are available all year round. To obtain your application form, contact the officer on 1300 366 244. Applications close 4pm Monday, March 2.

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

This means Council is robbing the community of: • Lower fuel prices • New local jobs • New community facilities Fuel in towns that have more than one service station can be up to 10 cents a litre cheaper. That’s a saving of around $240 a year for an average car ﬁlling up weekly. Tell Council to say yes to a second service station for Inverloch.

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Council Noticeboard Tenders We invite suitably qualified contractors to tender for the following projects: Yarram / Port Albert Mechanics Hall Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 5 February, 2020

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General Council Notices Upcoming immunisation sessions Council’s free monthly immunisation sessions for all eligible infants, school children and adults will be held at: Yarram - Wednesday 5 February, 11.00am - 11.30am Yarram District Hub, 156 Grant Street, Yarram Immunisations are offered in accordance with the National Immunisation Schedule. For a copy of the most up to date list of immunisations required, a copy of the session dates and times or for any immunisation enquiries, please contact the Environmental Health Unit on 1300 366 244 or visit our website.

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Deer dump plea the deer they have killed is taken.”

Matt Dunn “In Victoria it is illegal to dump any animal A NERRENA landowner is calling on the remains on public land – including the roadside any person doing so may face significant chargState Government to do more to address –es,” she said. the issue of illegally deer dumping. “The Victorian Government understands that Herb Wildes said a strip of bushland near his property has been a convenient spot for dumping all manner of things, though deer had been far more common in recent months. “It happens regularly and it’s been happening for the past 10 years. During the past six months deer have become the main dumped animal. Before that it was an ad hoc thing,” he said. “I picked up one deer that had been gutted and all of the stomach was dumped beside the deer. I think it was someone who goes out shooting deer, maybe for the antlers, and then can’t dispose of the carcass. “I don’t mind deer being controlled. It’s essential for our wildlife and the land in Wilsons Promontory. They’re also doing a lot of damage in the hills. We have too many deer and no means for disposing of their remains.” Mr Wildes believes said that “on one hand the government is saying you can shoot deer and consume it, but they haven’t addresses the issue of what a person in Mount Waverly does with the intestines, the bones and the skin”. Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said the dumping of carcasses “is disgraceful and can lead to all sorts of consequences, including biosecurity issues, encouragement of feral dogs, foxes and cats and other pests”. “Rural landholders and the hunting fraternity have to crack down on those cowboys who do the wrong thing and make sure they report illegal dumping to police,” he said. “The Nationals developed a policy last year to allow wild-shot deer to be used for pet food and the government has since adopted that policy and included human consumption, with conditions. “The government should be doing more to promote that policy, because it provides an incentive for hunters and landowners to sell carcasses to knackeries and abattoirs rather than dumping them.” Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions spokesperson said: “Responsible deer hunters take active steps to ensure as much as possible of

MOMENTOUS FEAT: Inverloch CFA captain Steve Forrest (L) receives the 75 year certificate for the Inverloch Fire Brigade from CFA commander Gary Bryant.

Inverloch brigade values service INVERLOCH Fire Brigade honoured the contributions of its valued members at the brigade’s 7th anniversary dinner recently. The event was held at RACV Inverloch Resort. Firefighters to receive awards were: Rodney Buchanan, National Medal; Steven Forrest, National Medal; Shane Frogley, National Medal and 35 Year Life Medal; Robert Higgins, National Medal and 35 Year Award; Graeme Patterson, National Medal; Graeme Reid, National Medal; David Tessari, National Medal; Allan Williamson, National Medal; Kim Williamson, National Medal and 35 Year Award. Other recipients were: Hamish Duckmanton, 20 Year Award; Hayden Tipping, 15 Year Award; Nathan Castle, Five Year Certificate; Luke Frogley, Five Year Certificate; Valerie Reid, Five Year Certificate; Jan Watson, Allen Miles Memorial Award; Jarrod Frogley, Captain’s Award; and Keenan Ferguson, Training Officer’s Award.

illegal hunting is a major concern for rural and regional landholders and in some instances this has included the dumping of illegally killed deer carcasses on roadsides. Anyone found to be hunting illegally will be prosecuted, have their equipment seized and potentially lose their Game and Firearms Licences.”

Herb Wildes: The Nerrena resident is calling on the State Government to do more to address the problem of dumped deer, like these partial carcasses found near his property recently.

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for industry boom WONTHAGGI’S industrial centre is on the verge of a major expansion, driven by expectation the town is ready to become a regional capital. “Wonthaggi is recognised as a Regional Centre in Plan Melbourne and its population is estimated to double in the next 25 to 30 years. As Bass Coast continues to grow, so does interest in investing in the region,” Bass Coast Council Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari told The Star. Given its proximity to Melbourne’s outer fringe, it’s hardly a surprise that the town has seen a real estate boom as home buyers come in search of affordable housing. “Over the last two years, public and private investment in Bass Coast has grown significantly, a trend that we expect to continue into the future,” Cr Tessari said. The Wonthaggi North East Growth Area Project will allocate additional industrial land for the town. Wonthaggi’s current Industrial Area is located along the Bass Highway heading towards Inverloch, near Carneys Road. “As part of the Project, two additional Industrial Areas totalling 28 hectares will become available initially, while an additional 15 hectares is expected to be rezoned from Commercial to Industrial to cater for future Industrial needs,” he said. “It is expected that the Wonthaggi North East Growth Area Project will be finalised in the next 12 months.” Wonthaggi Business and Tourism’s Graham Fitton said the town’s businesses were “a bit of a mixed bag” when it comes to profitability. “Some businesses are struggling, while others are doing well. We’re doing our best to get businesses networking together. We’re also trying to get people thinking about how their business will change in five, 10 or 15 years with the Wonthaggi North East development plan,” he said. “If we’re going to double in size we need to create jobs and that’s where the industrial area comes in. It will certainly be important for people buying into the area – creating jobs for people so they can live in the area and aren’t travelling to Cranbourne or Dandenong. “From a business association perspective we’re keen to see enough business infrastructure in the area to support local jobs for those moving down here. It’s a long term plan, but it’s certainly important we start thinking about it well in advance.” He said expansions at Wonthaggi Hospital, Bunnings and other businesses were indicative of a town that was ready for a big change. “People are already thinking about what they need to do to expand. We’re thinking about how the demographics of Wonthaggi might change and how that might affect business,” he said. “It’s all really early days, but it’s important that we start having these conversations now.”

Bass Coast Council Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari is excited about the next phase of the town’s life, with major plans to expand the industrial area near Carneys Road.

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Doggy drama Beach bans pooch lovers Brad Lester DOG lovers still believe Bass Coast Shire Council is barking up the wrong tree over how it bans dogs from beaches.

(L-R) Alyson Skinner and founder Jane Seaholme thoroughly enjoy running the Kongwak market for the community each Sunday.

Market lights up Kongwak Daniel Renfrey SIXTEEN years after its establishment, the Kongwak market continues to entertain the people of South Gippsland. Open each Sunday from 10am-2pm, the market offers food, music and second-hand collectables and clothing. “It’s a bit like a village square, people come, see friends and enjoy all the stalls,” founder Jane Seaholme said. “I’s just a really nice, friendly vibe and people feel at home when they come.” After just a few minutes at the market, you’ll feel the friendly and easy-going vibe. From food stalls, to clothing stalls, plant stalls, and stalls covering other collectables like toys, movies or books, there is a bit of everything for those who visit. “There’s something for everyone, whether it be food, music or collectables,” Jane said. “Sometimes people just come to enjoy the atmosphere and have lunch.” This is no coincidence either, as while the market sells a range of bits and pieces, the food also draws a lot of attention. “We sell second-hand vintage clothes and col-

lectables, but the food is popular too and a lot of people come for that, especially the fruit and veggies, they’re terrific,” Jane said. “It’s not pretentious either, you can get a sausage, or you can buy something fancier if you like. We’re hoping to get some more food vendors for the summer because it does get quite busy.” While the market covers so much, it is the welcoming and friendly environment which is its most obvious feature. For Jane, this is what stands out and what she enjoys the most about running the market each week. “It’s a really fabulous place to connect and visit where a lot of friendships have been made,” she said. “It’s mainly the people that I love, it’s turned into a big family really.” Jane first established the market while her children were completing studies, and only planned for it to run for eight years, but now after 16, she sees no slowing down. “It’s still going and it’s better than ever, it is really special,” she said. “I’ll probably do it for another eight years.” With the market offering so much, there’s no reason to argue with that.

“All dogs must be on a leash when out in public and not in a designated off-leash area,” she said. “If you are found to have your dog off leash or on the beach when it should not be, you are liable for an infringement to the value of $165. “You must also pick up after your dog when out in public and carry bags with which to do so. If you fail to pick up after your dog or carry bags, you will be liable for an infringement of up to $200.” Council officers patrol the beaches it manages across 11 townships. In December, officers issued 33 infringements. Officers are also patrolling on weekends and public holidays.

Years after council introduced the bans in a bid to bring harmony to all beach users, dog walkers are claiming they are being unfairly targeted by local laws officers. But council said the rules are fair and is calling on dog owners to abide by the rules. Keith Finney of Inverloch said he had an unfortunate experience with local laws officers while walking his young dog Molly. Before Christmas, he was training Molly on the beach at Inverloch, near the angling club. It was high tide and there was minimal beach. “There was no-one on the beach and there was nowhere to train her,” he said. “I had her on the beach where she was allowed and she ran 50m past the sign that said ‘no dogs past this point’. I was fined $165 by two local laws officers who saw me. “I’m just insulted it has come to this point in my lifetime where there is no common sense.” When The Star spoke with Mr Finney, he had been walking Molly through an off-leash area but said he chose to place her on a leash given there were many people on the beach. Mr Finney also reported two ladies had been fined for walking their dog on the beach closer to Screw Creek at Inverloch. “To fine visitors who have got no way of knowing about the rules is absolutely ridiculous,” he said. “It’s easy to be distracted on the beach and miss the signs.” Council’s Jodi Kennedy said council officers will be patrolling beaches, off-leash areas and GO EASY: Keith Finney of Inverloch, with parks throughout summer to ensure everyone is dog Molly, is urging Bass Coast Shire Coundoing the right thing. cil to give dog owners leeway.

GREAT RESULT: auctioneerr and general manager of Land-mark Harcourts Mark Brooke,, left, ALL SMILES: Rona Black of Wonthaggi g gatha’s Landsells vintage clothing at the market and has Delicious gluten free cakes are often avail- with Matt Redmond from Leongatha’s uccessful aucmark Harcourts branch at the successful able, made by Heyfield’s Sally Kardash. a blast doing so. th ha Memorial tions conducted in the Leongatha F Hall, Meeting Room One, last Friday.

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SOUTH Gippsland Water is launching Pioneer Street South Gippsland Water Leongatha Stores, 17 a program to assist locals whose pri– 19 Cusack Road vate water supplies have been tainted by Mr du Plessis said the corporation keeps a smoke and ash. close eye on water quality across the reticulated

CEO Phillipe du Plessis said SGW, in association with Choose Tap, said that in addition to the corporation’s drinking water trailer being placed at Venus Bay, a program encouraging businesses to “be a Refiller” is being launched across the region. The Refiller program calls on businesses to join us and allow containers up to 10 litres to be refilled with reticulated water at their properties. All participating businesses will be registered on the choosetap.com.au “Refiller –map”. South Gippsland Water Refiller points are located at: South Gippsland Water Foster Office, 14 – 18

water supply systems. He said water supplied by SGW to townships via these systems was treated to Safe Drinking Water Standards and monitored on a daily basis. “Allowing water containers to be refilled from South Gippsland Water reticulated supplies at a range of points across the region is a more environmentally friendly option to purchasing bottled water,” Mr du Plessis said. Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636.

Walkerville sales success Straight after 57 Seaview Drive, Walkerville TWO properties were snapped up at auctions held by Landmark Harcourts Leon- went up for grabs. Opening at $70,000, 10 bids later the property gatha last Friday. sold for $99,000 indicating the market is quite First up was a prime waterfront block at 94 Bayside Drive, Walkerville North which sold under the hammer for $540,000. Bidding opened at $400,000 and 15 bids later auctioneer Mark Brookes brought the hammer down.

buoyant at the moment. Barry Redmond from Landmark Harcourts, Leongatha said it was a pleasing result all ‘round. “Both properties exceeded their reserves so the vendors are very happy with the outcome,” Mr Redmond said.

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THE VIBE Portrait perfect Matt Dunn OUTH Gippsland photographer Nick Jeremiah’s passion for photography was first sparked by a love of acting.

As a boy he dreamt of being up there on the silver screen. To this end he bought a camera to indulge his passion. But the acting bug was quickly consumed by a love for being the man behind the camera. Later the film maker’s eye for grand images turned to photography. “I’d bought a camera to make better looking films, but it was also a photography camera. I suddenly thought, ‘Hey, photography’s a thing.’ The photography quickly became more important to me,” he said. “The other thing with photography is I can take photos of nature and not have to rely on people. With film making you cannot do it by yourself. I could go out whenever I wanted.” While mountains, oceans and dazzling skies still inspire him, Nick’s focus has shifted more towards people. “My real interest is portraiture or fashion photography. Landscape photography is hard to do and the weather has to be right. I’m not really the kind of person who likes to wait three years for that perfect shot,” he said. “I like to shoot it and move on to the next thing. Of course doing portraiture runs contrary to the whole reason I did photography in the beginning – because I didn’t want to rely on other people. “But I got results straight away and I didn’t have to keep going back.” Photography’s a tough gig, but the 24 year old has already found recognition in the wider art world, exhibiting work at the Centre for Contemporary Photography and has appeared in work hung in the National Gallery of Victoria. He was also a finalist in the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Awards in 2016. He believes the best portrait photos are created “by the subject and the experience of the photographer”. “You could get someone who’s never taken a photo before in front of George Clooney and the photo will probably be good, because it’s George Clooney. He knows how to pose,” he said. How to use light through various means – whether by flash, sunlight or reflection – were all part of the photographer’s bag of tricks, helping to elevate a potentially so-so image to another level. Living in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia is another bonus. “I’ve long described South Gippsland as every good photographer’s dream, because it’s so beautiful. The weather is usually crap, which is perfect for photographers. It’s so vast too, with a million beaches to choose from,” he said. “Wilsons Prom has amazing bush, then you’ve got the hills and the mountains there as well. Then it also has the big drift, which looks like a dessert. “The versatility of South Gippsland for fields and hills is amazing. It’s pretty much impossible to find somewhere you can’t shoot.” Nick has a website where he showcases all his work as well framed prints for sale. You can find his website at www.nickdjeremiah.com and you can follow Nick on Instagram @nick_jeremiah

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Baffled by rubbish Three bins still confuse coastal visitors “All recycling collected from Bass Coast Shire TWO years after fortnightly rubbish collection was introduced in Bass Coast, is being recycled. It is collected by Wonthaggi Reand sent to Visy in Dandenong for prosummer visitors are still confused by the cyclers cessing,” she said. system. At Venus Bay, public bins have been overflowing with rubbish dumped by beach-goers, but residential collection is proceeding as per normal, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Pete Roberts said. “Council hasn’t received any concerns for the adequacy of collection at Venus Bay and Sandy Point at this time,” he said. “Sandy Point has its regular waste collection service but recycling bins are collected weekly during the holiday period. Venus Bay also has a six month service where recycling is also picked up weekly. “Council collects public rubbish bins more frequently during the summer period to manage the influx from visitors. “All recycling bins that are not contaminated have their contents recycled.” Mr Roberts said the beach carparks in Venus Bay are the responsibility of Parks Victoria, except for beach one where Parks Victoria pays council to empty the bins. “Other locations in Venus Bay have council litter bins which are emptied daily from the third week in December to the end of January,” he ON THE JOB: (L-R) Michael Watson of Cervus Equipment, Leongatha, with new apprentice Ben Mackie. said. “Historical audits have shown that the bins are adequate for general litter but can overflow when household waste is dumped in them.”

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He joined the business after completing a Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placement with the company in 2019. Ben attended Leongatha Secondary College where he completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate 2 in Automotive with TAFE Gippsland in Leongatha. As part of his studies Ben choose to undertake a one day a week SWL placement with Cervus Equipment where he put his VET learnings into place, gaining practical experience and further developing his employability skills. “It is important for businesses to support student placements as it gives students an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a particular industry,” Michael Watson of Cervus Equipment

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Red rubbish bins are collected every two weeks, as opposed to the weekly service many visitors to the shire may be used to at home. Some people in the Inverloch community believe fortnightly collection is not enough and the bins are too small, with Beverley Hobbs recently posting to the Inverloch Community Voice Facebook page: “So our small, smelly red bins don’t get picked up till next week? Whinge, just saying (it) encourages dumping.” The post attracted more than 50 comments. Some people said the current system was inadequate, and led to poor health and hygiene, and would encourage people to dump household rubbish in public bins. Others were more positive, with Martha Prikil posting, “I do pay Bass Coast rates, and I am very proud of this shire for improving our waste streams: 70 per cent reduction of waste to landfill... how can that be bad? Council’s Jodi Kennedy said council had received “a handful of calls regarding fortnightly collections”. “The community have really got behind the separation of their waste and are doing a fantastic job, resulting in less waste in their landfill bins,” she said. “A lot of the calls we receive are from people visiting the area and do not have the three bin system at home. “After having a chat, most seem quite happy and impressed with the system and often ask when it will come to their area.” Ms Kennedy said all public rubbish and recycling bins are collected by council’s contractor on a schedule, in the same way that residential and commercial bins are collected with separate trucks. “This schedule is separate from the residential and commercial collections for fleet efficiency,” she said. “Over the busier periods, the frequency of public bin collections is increased to cope with the extra volume. As an example, some bins in busy areas like Phillip Island are emptied twice a day during the peak season.” Ms Kennedy denied reports heard by The Star that kerbside recycling was dumped in landfill.

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BEEF WEEK 2020

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Beef Week opens with Day 1 in the eastern WHEN Stock and Land Beef Week 2020 Riverina and works south then west through Vickicks off on Wednesday January 29 the toria ending with Day 8 in the western Riverina/ elite of south east Australia’s beef studs will be showcased including some of Gippsland’s best breeders. The event, now in its 29th year, will run until Wednesday, February 5 and involves 170 properties representing a full range of British and European breeds with 30 breeds on display. According to Beef Week director Geoff Phillips, the event provides a critical service to the beef cattle industry by showcasing the genetics seedstock producers have available and providing commercial producers with the opportunity of selecting from some of the nation’s leading seedBill Kee is looking forward to opening the gates to his Warringa Hereford stud at Sarsfield stock herds. “South-east Australia is home for many of the on Friday, January 31. nation’s foremost herds in the British and European breeds and during Beef Week they either sell bulls or have bulls on display that will be auctioned at upcoming autumn on-property or multivendor sales.

Warringa Herefords on show at Sarsfield

Warringa Herefords will again participate in the Stock and Land Beef Week Field Days and owners, Bill and Minnie Kee, look forward to welcoming our clients, friends and visitors to ‘Wandana’ Sarsfield. Victoria. The Kees established their Warringa Hereford Stud at Yarram in 1991 and relocated to Sarsfield in East Gippsland in November 2018. The Warringa herd calves in March and April and cattle are chosen for their function and productivity with particular emphasis placed on structure, fertility, temperament, moderate birth weight, milk, growth and carcase with particular recent emphasis on marbling. All animals are BREEDPLAN recorded and all traits are measured including birth weight, while ultrasound scanning for eye muscle area, fat and marbling is conducted annually. Incidentally, Warringa holds the maximum Five Star rating from Herefords Australia for Completeness of Performance recording. At Warringa the Kees have now introduced genomics into their management and selection process, they DNA test every animal. They also test every animal for all known recessive genetic conditions and where appropriate test for Homozygous and Heterozygous polledness.

Goulburn Valley districts. Over 5000 bulls will be on display and studmasters will be available to answer queries and give advice.

Beef Week days for 2020 are: Day 1: Wednesday January 29 - Eastern Riverina Day 2: Thursday January 30 - NE Victoria Day 3: Friday January 31 - East Gippsland Day 4: Saturday February 1 - West Gippsland Day 5: Sunday February 2 - Central Victoria Day 6: Monday February 3 - Western District (east) Day 7: Tuesday February 4 - Western District (west) Day 8: Wednesday February 5 - Western Riverina/Goulburn Valley More details available on wwww.beefweek. com.au.

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These tests ensure the accuracy of all pedigrees and that there are no recessive genetic conditions within their herd. It also ensures their genomics are included in their BREEDPLAN EBVs. Warringa have two rising two year old bulls for sale. One is horned and the other is Homozygous Polled. There are also seven polled yearling bulls for sale, two are Homozygous Polled. The bulls are by breed leading sires including Talabalba Advance K134(H), Yavenvale Masterpiece M100(AI)(PP)and Herefords Australia Super Sire Wirruna Matty M288(AI)(ET)(PP). All bulls are DNA tested, parent verified and free of all known genetic conditions. They have quiet temperaments, well pigmented eyes, low to moderate birthweight, and very good BREEDPLAN performance figures and Indexes. All bulls are tested free of pestivirus and are fertility guaranteed. Warringa offer free delivery to anywhere in Victoria. We extend a warm welcome to all to attend at Sarsfield, inspect our cattle and enjoy our hospitality on Friday, January 31 from 9am to 5pm.on the property at 440 Nicholson-Sarsfield Road. Sarsfield, 10 km East of Bairnsdale, East Gippsland. For more information go to Sales on our webpage www.warringaherefords.com.au or call Bill on 0407825555.

Also on display will be stud sires Ravensdale IT’S an enviable reputation built across King Pin, Mount Difficult Kenneth and Tarwin 70 years. The Tarwin Poll Herefords was started by the Meikle family in 1950 and has a history spanning three generations. Over this time the Miekles have bred an animal suited to meet their clients’ needs. The stud is very much a grass fed operation, managed along commercial lines. All cows are required to produce a calf per year and all bulls have to perform on grass or be culled. The Meikles also produce grass fattened steers as part of their enterprise, with steers regularly entered into the Farm World steer trials. Manager David Miekle said performance recording was essential to the operation. All cattle in the herd are performance recorded and the sale bulls will have their weights and eye muscle scans available for beef week visitors. “I consider our Beef Week open day as the start of our bull selling season for each new crop of bulls,” David said. “They will have been fertility tested and vaccinated against Pesti Virus, Vibriosis and the usual 7in1 vaccine. We try to maximise the performance of these for the purchaser.” Also on display will be next year’s bull crop as calves at foot (and their mothers), unjoined stud and commercial heifers.

Millhouse. The sale bulls will include the first sons from King Pin and Millhouse. Other sires being used include Koanui Techno (AI), with Wirruna Nolan and Wirruna Lamond. “We enjoy the day as a chance to show off the herd to visitors and to catch up with friend and clients to discuss our breeding program and future directions,” David said.

EXPERT OPINION: Tarwin Poll Herefords’ David Miekle explains the finer points of breeding to a customer at a previous Beef Week event.

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BEEF WEEK 2020

Shining a spotlight on Speckle Park

NESTLED in the lush, rolling hills of South Gippsland, just outside Korumburra is the Milky Way Speckle Park Stud that will be hosting an open day on Saturday, February 1 during Beef Week 2020.

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Stud owners Carol and Craig Timothy are looking forward welcoming all interested to their stud and to show off a quality selection of purebred cows, heifers and bulls, all available for inspection on the day. There will also bee a number of F1 & F2 Speckle Park (cross) females on display. Their foundation ET cows were derived from elite Canadian genetics, when the stud was established in 2012. In our last two breeding programs Carol and

Craig have introduced additional world class bloodlines via AI and ET, sourced from both Australia and Canada. Available for sale, during and after Beef Week, are a small number of purebred registered Speckle Park bulls 15 - 19 months old, ready to work. Carol and Craig invite you to come along and see the beef breed everyone is talking about, with renowned feed efficiency, high yields and marbling, not to mention the exceptional eating quality beef. The stud is located at 605 Korumburra Warragul Road, Korumburra, five minutes north of the township Korumburra, in South Gippsland, some 3kms past the golf course, heading to Warragul (the stud entrance is opposite the property with white painted fencing). For more information check out www.milkywayspecklepark.com.au

LAVERNA Park Limousinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be combined with a crossbred dam. Over the years Laverna Park Limousins has opening their gates on Saturday, Februsourced genetics from all over ary 1 for the annual Stock and Land Beef Australia, France and America to ensure cruWeek open days. cial traits in the Limousin breed Owners Wayne and Alison Sanders along with their daughter Jessica manage the Limousin stud. They have been breeding Limousin cattle for the past 15 years with an emphasis on docility, muscle and high carcass yield which the breed is well known for. The stud operation produces animals for stud seed stock and commercial breeders. There is a focus on producing bulls that will produce early maturing calves, which is ideal for the vealer market. The Limousin breed is well known for topping the market sales either as pure bred animals or

are used in the herd. The traits that are sought after include docility, structure, muscle, milk, growth rates and low birth weights. Sourcing the best genetics possible ensures cattle are easy to manage, do well and have longevity. Beef Week will give everyone an opportunity to view a selection of our herd in a casual and easily accessible environment. Animals on display will include working age and weaner bulls and a selection of females.

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South Kolora Herefords at Inverloch attracts good crowds during Beef Week. Manager and a third generation cattle farmer Scott Andersen is pleased to have another quality range of Hereford and Poll Hereford bulls for sale. They sell about 20 bulls per year on average, both locally and interstate. Be sure to check out some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best bulls when South Kolora opens its gate on Saturday, February 1 at 1100 Kongwak Road, Inverloch.

The Meikle Family extend a warm invitation to local people to inspect their Tarwin Poll Hereford Stud and current crop of sale cattle.

Saturday February 1 - Beef Week Day 4, 9am to 6pm Location: Parrys Road, (3 kms from Meeniyan) on Meeniyan-Dumbalk Rd. (signs will be posted)

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ON THE LAND Future proof your farm business WORKPLACES are morphing faster than ever – and dairy farms are no exception. With advances in technology and generational change, we face a transformation on a scale larger than the industrial revolution. Research shows that organisational success is now heavily dependent on employees with effective people practices. Mandy Johnson explores practical ways to navigate effectively in this rapidly-changing world, helps you identify what you need to change, and provides effective tools and techniques for improving the way you interact with both individuals and your work team. Mandy, who is a keynote speaker at the Australian Dairy Conference this year, is an internationally renowned expert on people in the workplace. The Gippsland sessions will be entertaining and highly interactive. Participants analyse their practices, discuss solutions and create a specific plan that they can immediately use to improve their own people skills. Topics covered will include: • The Workplace Revolution • Self-reflection • Understanding others • Managing emotions • Building better communication skills • Building more effective relationships • Dealing with differences

MANDY JOHNSON: the Australian Dairy Conference keynote speaker has some great advice for farming families. • Team tools • Action plans The workshops will be held at Leongatha on Monday 16 March from 11am – 2pm at South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network; Maffra on Monday 16 March from 6.30 – 9.30pm at Duart Homestead, Maffra and at Warragul on Tuesday 17 March from 11am – 2pm at the Warragul Country Club.

Relief for Gippy farmers LOOKING to support a worthy cause? Gippsland Farmer Relief Incorporated (GFR Inc.) is a Gippsland based not for profit solely run by volunteers. The organisation provides practical assistance to farmers and their families at an ‘on farm’ level. Gippsland Farmer Relief Incorporated is a Gippsland based Incorporated Association, providing practical assistance to farming families of Gippsland. The organisation provides regular food aid hampers to families. It’s also a gateway referral service, referring farming families to existing services in their communities. The services bring help

• Market Repiort

Smaller sale with rain, public holiday A PUBLIC holdiday on Monday and rain across the supply area resulted in a agents penning almost 400 less cattle this week. The quality was mixed with all regular buyers in attendance operating in a significantly dearer market trend. There were less pens of top quality vealer calves offered this week with prices remaining firm for the B muscled calves selling between 295c and 320c/kg. There was a lift in prices of up to 18c for the C portion selling from 280c to 299c/kg. There was a pick of trade cattle offered to domestic processors with a pen of B muscled heifers selling for 305c/kg. Trade prices gained 19c with steers selling between 280c and 287c and heifers making 270c and 305c/kg. Export processors hung on the rail keen to participate on a quality offering of grown steers and bullocks. The C3 and C4 grown steers gained 11c to 15c making between 270c and 305c and C4 bullokcs jumped 33c reaching 315c/kg. Grown steers returning to feed sold between 261c to 291c/kg. This weeks offering of crossbred steers was equal to last weeks with price lifts of 9c selling between 261c and 290c/kg. The dairy portion reached 270c jumping 24c/kg. Prices ignited across the cow run with prices lifting between 30c to 50c across all weights and grades. The 3 and 4 score beef cows made between 240c and 269c/kg. The best of the dairy portion reached 251c/kg. The middle run of D2 cows were selling between 227c and 232c and the very light 1 score cows made between 168c and 213c/kg. The regular buying group participated on the 32 bulls of-

fered with B muscled bulls selling between 262c and 280c, gaining 10c/kg. The next sale draw - January 29 and 30: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Elders, 3. Landmark, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. S.E.J

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to farmers and their families at an on farm level. GFR Inc is thankful for all support received from the general public, and existing services who work alongside with us. Its services are designed with an understanding of the rural farming lifestyle of farmers, lessening the barriers faced by farmers seeking help by providing a highly confidential on farm service. www.gippslandfarmerrelief.com.au

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Designed to help farmers identify long term goals, improve business performance and manage volatility, Our Farm, Our Plan uses a simple process involving all key decision makers in a farm business to identify how a farm is currently performing and the steps needed to achieve long term goals. “Pricing and climate volatility in recent years have increased the uncertainty and risk of dairy farming. It is evident that farms with business plans in place are better able to navigate these challenges, as well as take advantage of opportunities as they arise,” Dairy Australia Managing Director David Nation said. “Many dairy farm businesses are run on a huge amount of accumulated knowledge. Our Farm, Our Plan provides a simple process which involves all key decision makers in the farm to agree a vision for the business and prioritise areas for improvement, to share the plan easily with other people and to track progress. “Action to build farm business skills and improve profitability is a key objective of the Australian Dairy Plan and Our Farm, Our Plan provides an easy to use resource for farms to identify and achieve their strategic long term goals, as well as better manage risk.” Our Farm, Our Plan was developed by Dairy

Australia, with support from Gardiner Dairy Foundation and DairyNZ. It uses a three step planning process commencing with a Farm Fitness Checklist, which focuses on a farm’s current performance and opportunities for improvement. A QuickPlan allows key decision makers to agree long term goals for the business and forms the basis of a Plan on a Page, which summarises actions required to achieve these goals. The plan can be easily shared with all employees as well as other important stakeholders like financial advisers and banks. It can also be used to track progress. Our Farm, Our Plan will be delivered through group workshops around the country organized by Dairy Australia’s eight Regional Development Programs (RDPs). These workshops can be organized for existing groups like local dairy farmer discussion groups, with follow-up 1:1 consultations included over 12 months as part of the program. “Long term goal setting and business planning have never been more important for Australia’s dairy farms. Everyone has plans in their head – getting them down on a page means they’re understood and owned by the key people on the farm,” Dairy Australia’s Farm Performance Lead, Neil Webster. “This helps everyone in the team to be on the same page with a clear plan that can be shared, communicated and measured. We hope all farms will give it a go.”

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ON THE LAND Landcare targets foxes and rabbits

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WATCH OUT: South Gippsland Landcare Network is controlling foxes and rabbits along the coast. poison bait between February 3 and 4. Pet rabbit owners are encouraged to vaccinate their rabbits as soon as possible against calicivirus at their local vet clinic. Calicivirus is spread via direct contact with infected rabbits, as well as flies. These works are being undertaken during this

Bank autumn savings with containment areas EVERY sheep farm could benefit from a livestock containment area (SCA). While primarily used to protect soil and pasture during adverse conditions, the benefits of SCAs are numerous, said Agriculture Victoria. Removing stock from paddocks and feeding temporarily in containment, has many other potential benefits, including: • Reduced animal energy requirements, due to the reduced need to forage for food. • Potential to maximise animals’ production with close monitoring of animal health and welfare and meeting requirements such as feed and optimum water quality. • Efficient use of on-farm labour and feeding resources, due to stock being close to feed and water supplies. • Reduced soil erosion in farm paddocks when stock are removed (due to less stock movement and

time of year when alternative feed is scarce and rabbits are under stress. If you live within the project area please contact pestanimals@sgln.net.au or 0487 238 907 for further details on how you can be involved in this project.

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Wellington Livestock require autumn calving cows from heifers to fourth calvers Friesian or Friesian cross

CATTLE PROCESSED FROM FRIDAY TO FRIDAY

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PLAN AHEAD: A livestock containment area will help reduce sheep’s energy needs. overgrazing). • Increasing pasture in paddocks, due to not overgrazing dormant pastures over the summer. For more information about managing livestock during drought and dry seasonal conditions, and case studies on SCAs, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons.

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A FOX and rabbit control program between Venus Bay and Walkerville is in its second year. South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) is working with pest animal contractors and land managers covering 16,000ha of coast and farmland. The fox control has included baiting on public land and within farmland, with trapping closer to residential areas. The aim of the integrated program is to protect native wildlife including threatened species from fox predation. During the two pulses in November and December 2019, 180 bait stations were laid within the project area. A total of 152, 1080 (sodium monofluoroacetate) baits were taken. The bait 1080 is a lethal poison registered to control vertebrate rabbits, foxes, wild dogs and wild or feral pigs in Victoria. SGLN project officer Andrea Clifford said it was important people never feed foxes or leave out food scraps. “It’s also important to educate your family and friends about the impacts of foxes. Keep your pets out of bushland reserves, as it keeps them safe and protects our native fauna,” she said. Ms Clifford is also urging people to volunteer to participate in the project. Rabbit control will be achieved through the release of a new strain of calicivirus (European Rabbit specific) at multiple locations across the project area. From January 28 to 31, un-treated bait (carrots) were laid out over three days, prior to laying

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ON THE LAND Check tyres, save fuel • Install labour-saving technology. AGRICULTURE Victoria has these tips • Get the right wheel and tyre set-up. for farmers regarding tyre pressure in the • Use tyre pressure, not ballast, to manage paddock to save fuel. traction. • Know your recommended pressures. • Check tyre pressures regularly. • Provide training and motivate staff. • Put tyre-inflation charts and instructions in the cab. • Remember, low in the paddock, high on the road.

If you’ve dealt with the other factors, adjusting tyre pressure is a powerful tool for achieving tractive and fuel efficiency in the paddock. A softer, less inflated tyre will spread the weight, connecting more gently with the soil; too flat a tyre, however, will grab too much, putting strain on the engine.

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2020 Starting at 10am 150 X CALVED HEIFERS, 350 JOINED HEIFERS, 350 UNJOINED HEIFERS CALVED A/C COUPER & LILLHOLM, WILLAWA GRAZING, FOSTER (LANDMARK) 26 x 26 Ang/Fries x hfrs & clvs, 2.5 yrs 30 x 30 Ang/Fries x hfrs & clvs 2 yrs Hfrs by McIndoe & Hazelwood Ang stud bulls, clvs born from 14th Nov-3rd Jan, sired by Uluwatu Stud Limo bulls, top quality outfits A/C P & H BOURKE, MAFFRA (LANDMARK) 22 x 22 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 30 mths, with sappy ang. Spring drop clvs at foot, vendor bred, bucket reared, very quiet, depast. To stud Charo bull 8/11/19 A/C DILEE HOLSTEINS, LEONGATHA SOUTH (SEJ) 14x14 Angus Friesian x heifers 2 ½ years, very well grown, with limo calves at foot, 6 weeks. A/C V CASTELLO, THORPDALE (LANDMARK) 9x9 Ang/Fries x, 2-2.5 yo, clvs by Paringa Simmental Ang bulls,6-8 weeks, 1x5in1 A/C TJ & JE CLARK, “HARKLAJE HOLSTEINS“, NERRENA (LANDMARK) 8 x 8 Shorthorn/ Fries x hfrs with mid oct. Drop Red Ang clvs at foot, re depastured to same bull 29/12/19 on, excellent outfits A/C D & E PERCZYK, HALLSTON (ALEX SCOTT) 8x8 HF/FF & Ang/FF & char/FF x heifers, all with Limo calves at foot 3- 4mths A/C L & K LICCARDELLO, MARDAN (ALEX SCOTT) 7 MG/FF x heifers, 2.5 yo, well grown, with Simmental calves at foot 2-3 mths. A/C ALKIRA RILEY, HALLSTON (LANDMARK) 5x5 Hereford/FF & Ang/FF x hfrs with 4 week old Ang clvs at foot SPRINGERS A/C JP O'LOUGHLIN, BERRYS CREEK (ANNUAL DRAFT) (SEJ) 75 Angus/Friesian x heifer 2½ years, PTIC Limo bull to commence calving Feb 5th, bucket reared x very quiet A/C C & A MARSON, GARFIELD (LANDMARK) 25 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 2.5yo, bucket reared, depast to Limo bull, to comm calving 12th Feb onwards 25 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 2.5yo, bucket reared, depast to ang bull to comm calving 12th Feb onwards A/C L & L HORNBY, MONOMEITH (ALEX SCOTT) 40 HH/FF x & AA/FF x heifers, joined to a “Heatherdale” Limousin bull for Feb/Mar calving. A/C R & J FRANKLIN, YINNAR (SEJ) 25 Angus/Friesian x heifers, in calf to Angus bull for mid Feb-March calving. A/C P & H BOURKE, MAFFRA (LANDMARK) 20 Ang/Fries x hfrs, vendor bred, bucket reared, very quiet, springing close up to stud Charo bulls, tops of the draft A/C J&R PIASENTE, MT ECCLES (ELDERS) 20 Red Angus/FF x heifers, 2 ½ yo, PTIC to calve 5/2 for 10 weeks to Laverna Park Limo bull A/C G & T SHILLIDAY, FISH CREEK (BREEDER) (PHC) 17 Ang/FF x heifers, 2.5 years, bucket reared, PTIC to Stud Piedmontese bull to CC mid Feb for 9 weeks. 0429 050 349

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A/C AEEK NOMINEES (ALEX SCOTT) 13 Ang/FF x hfrs, springing to stud Te Mania bull for February-March calving A/C R & S IRWIN, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 12 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 2.5 yo, PTIC to Ang bull to comm. Calving 15th Feb onwards A/C R OLSEN, POOWONG (LANDMARK) 12 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 2.5yo, bucket reared, depast to limo bull to comm. Calving 10th Feb onwards A/C C & M AMOR, KARDELLA (LANDMARK) 10 Ang/FF & Hereford/FF x hfrs, 2.5yo depast to Limo bull to comm. Calving 10th Feb onwards A/C GRANT HOSKING, MIRBOO NORTH (SEJ) 8 Ang/Fries x heifers, 2 ½ yo, PTIC to Limo bull A/C G & S DURAN, KARDELLA (LANDMARK) 8 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 2.5yo, depast to Limo bull, to comm. Calving 10th Feb onwards A/C J & L JENKIN, KORUMBURRA (LANDMARK) 4 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 2.5 yo, bucket reared, depast to Limo bull, to comm. Calving 10th Feb onwards, heifers well grown, very quiet UNJOINED A/C C & A MARSON, GARFIELD (LANDMARK) 25 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 20 mths , bucket reared, well grown, very quiet A/C B,D & M CALDER, DUMBALK (LANDMARK) 24 Ang/FF x hfrs, by Harris bulls, 18-20 mths A/C S & S FORD, NAMBROK (ALEX SCOTT) 22 Ang/ff x hfrs 16-18 mths old, well grown, very quiet. A/C G & T SHILLIDAY, FISH CREEK (BREEDER) (PHC) 21 Ang/FF x heifers, 2 years, bucket reared A/C T & J WATSON, GLEN FORBES (ALEX SCOTT) 10 Ang/FF x hefrs, 18-20 months unjoined 10 Hfd/FF x hfrs, 18-20 months unjoined all bucket reared, very quiet A/C R & S IRVIN, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 20 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 16-18 mths A/C N & R THROCKMORTON, BARRY BEACH (PHC) 20 Ang/FF x heifers, 16 months by Tibooburra bulls, bucket reared unjoined A/C PB & LK VENING, HEDLEY (BREEDER) (PHC) 15 Ang/ff x heifers, 16-18 months by Smiths bulls, bucket reared A/C V CASTELLO, THORPDALE (LANDMARK) 15 Ang/Fries x hfrs, 16-17 mths A/C PB & SJ CHALLIS, LEONGATHA NORTH (SEJ) 10 Ang/FF x hfrs, 20 months, bucket reared, b12, cydectin & arrest 13/01/20 33 Ang/FF x hfrs , 8 months, bucket reared, 7 in 1, b12 Cydectin x arrest 13/01/20 A/C J&R PIASENTE, MT ECCLES (ELDERS) 10 Ang/FF x hfrs, 18 mths A/C DILEE HOLSTEINS, LEONGATHA SOUTH (SEJ) 8 Angus Friesian x heifers 18mths, bucket reared & quiet. A/C M & J DYER, KOONWARRA (ALEX SCOTT) 8 Char/FF x hfrs, 5-6 mths old 5662 4033

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TIME TO SWIM: The Toora Pool’s 50th birthday was celebrated with the launch of Neil Everitt’s book about the history of the pool. The book was launched by the inaugural president Jan Mildenhall (L), with current president Rachel Brown (centre).

Pool makes a splash over 50 years MORE than 100 past and present mem- summer that figure rose to over 20,000.” The final official event of the morning was the bers of the Toora Pool gathered at the cutting of a special birthday cake made by Yartreasured pool on Australia Day to cel- ram’s Marion Shaw. ebrate its 50th birthday. Guests were then free to wander and view A highlight of the mornings proceedings was the launch of local historian Neil Everett’s book, A Place to Swim, the history of the Toora Pool. Before launching the book, inaugural president of the Toora Pool committee, Jan Mildenhall outlined the struggles her committee faced in getting a pool for Toora. “When we got the shire to buy the land - where the pool is now situated - it was like winning Tatts,” she said. For author Neil Everitt, the book was a labour of love about a community that worked together to make something wonderful happen. A Place to Swim tells the history of the pool from 1932 when the community opened the swimming baths at Muddy Creek, through to the 1960s when locals got together to start the campaign for a purpose-built pool. “They raised $20,000 for a pool, which was a lot of money back then,” Mr Everett said. “These people had a vision and in 1970 it was realised.” Toora Pool managers Ernie and Carol Bennett have increased attendances over the past decade by holding swimming lessons for six days a week, and aerobic sessions each week day in the morning, as well as two evening sessions. “Mirridong Services come down from Yarram once a week during the season to enjoy a session here at the pool along with local primary and secondary schools who conduct annual swim lessons here each year,” Carol said. “In 2000 we had around 10,000 attendees. Last

the new splash park, the many photographic displays and talking to past and present committee members.

Toora Pool managers, Ernie and Carol Bennett celebrated the pool’s 50th birthday with community on Australia Day.

Wall to protect Inverloch beach WORKS will soon start on a 70 metre long geotextile container wall along the Surf Live Saving Club (SLSC) area of the Inverloch foreshore. The building, which has become exposed to a collapsing dune system, is facing the risk of toppling into the water in the near future. The wall will be constructed from about 270 specialised sand-filled geotextile containers. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) Jeremy Neilson said, “These works are an additional method of erosion control that will complement the trial wet-sand fencing that is already in place. “It is hoped that the wall will be completed by March 2020, weather conditions permitting, and we will continue to actively monitor the area.” Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tes-

sari said it was “great to see this critical emergency works getting underway”. “We will continue to work with the community and other agencies to develop longer-term solutions to the erosion issues along the Inverloch foreshore,” he said. Beach access will be maintained at all times during construction, DELWP spokesperson said. Trucks will transport sand from Point Norman to the work site, to fill the sand bags and rock via Flat Rocks to build a works platform. The Star was told the multi-agency Inverloch Coastal Protection Working Group would continue to investigate immediate and short-term options for the wider Inverloch area, including erosion at the Bunurong Road area nearby Surf Parade. The Victorian Government has provided $450,000 in funding to complete the works.

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Newhaven College Reunion Students and staff from the classes of 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2015 are invited to return to Newhaven to celebrate their 30, 20, 10 and 5 year reunions. 10.30am - Saturday 16 May, 2020.

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bereavement thanks McAlpine Dudley Dudley’s family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, flowers, food, cards and attending Dad’s funeral. Also all the wonderful staff ay Crossley House Yarram. Thank you all very much. Julie (dec), Helen, David, Ian, Vicki and extended families. Please except this as our personal thanks.

deaths STEED Veronica Catherine (Vera) 08/05/1936 - 20/01/2020 Loving wife of John (dec) adored mum of Jenny and John, Sue and Gary. Treasured nan of, Cory and Nellie, Bianca and Alex, Tim, Laura, Lydia and Riley. Reunited with her beloved husband. Nan and Pop are together again. Private family burial TREASE Gilbert Kenneth George 24/05/1949 - 24/01/2020 It is with sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, father-in-law and cherished Grandad. Our hearts are breaking - never will he be forgotten. Karen, Perrin, Michelle and William, Amelia, Tom and Aggie, Riagan, Sarah and Jax. TREASE - Gil We would like to express our sincere condolences to Karen and Family on the loss of Gil. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. From the MDUFNC Committee and Members TREASE - Gil SO SAD. Our Circle of Friendship Cannot Be Broken, Our Memories Will Keep It Going. “FOREVER FRIENDS” Ken and Faye Harris and Family. TREASE - Gil You have been a big part of our lives for 30 plus years and you are going to leave a big hole in our hearts. Thank you for everything Gil. Our love and condolences to Karen, Perrin, Amelia, Riagan and Families Love Dean, Darlene, Elly, Zara and Kirra. TREASE - Gil Respected Friend who will be sadly missed. Rest easy Big Fella, (going to miss those chats). Condolences to Karen and Family, Jim and Helga Balim.

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Daniel Renfrey FOSTER Secondary College held a reunion on its 100th anniversary on Saturday to coincide with the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Hundreds of past students from the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s attended a morning tea and memorabilia exhibition at the college, before witnessing the opening of a time capsule at the museum, and attending a music performance and dinner. “It’s fantastic for such a small, country school to celebrate 100 years. We’ve had so many great students come through here,” coordinator and Foster Secondary College staff member Colleen Smith said. “It was really important to celebrate it this way, especially for the older ones as it gave them a chance to come together.” The ex-students thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity, and with the small-talk period soon over with, it wasn’t long before mouths were snapping as often as old times. “It was so rewarding. They all look unfamil-

iar at ﬁrst but then it’s like you’ve never parted ways,” Colleen said. “Seeing so many happy people around was just fantastic. The ’40s and ’50s group in the library were so happy to catch up and chat that it took them an hour to move out.” A time capsule which was ﬁlled around 50 years ago was unveiled and opened at the museum in the afternoon. Past students and members of the public formed a huge crowd to witness the unveiling and opening and also helped to unravel its contents, which mostly included letters penned by students and community members. “There were a lot of people mentioning the capsule leading up to the school anniversary and the 150th anniversary of the township,” Colleen said. “Due to it being the 150th anniversary of Foster we thought it would be good to add to the celebrations.” Everyone who attended enjoyed the capsule opening and reading over letters penned years ago. The dinner and concert held later was also a smash, making the reunion and anniversary celebrations a stunning success.

(L-R) Former students of Foster Secondary College Louise Robinson, Tony Morgan and Barbara Muller enjoyed celebrating the school’s 100th anniversary at the reunion.

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After a sold-out Los Angeles tryout, in 2014 the show moved Off-Broadway where it was generally received well by critics and audiences alike. The musical was praised for staying true to the ﬁlm while still having its own original additions to the storyline. The score and choreography of the musical were also lauded. It is a high-energy black comedy that provokes conversations about dark issues, including bullying, teen suicide, sexual assault and violence in schools and now it is coming to Foster. FAMDA is preparing to stage this thought provoking modern musical between July 24 and August 8 under the direction of Amy Tudor. Amy is absolutely passionate about the power of the story and the strong message behind this darkly comedic musical.

• Amy Tudor. “I believe ‘Heathers’ has very important messages. It is a dark comedy, very raunchy and certainly out there. It has even been coined ‘80’s Mean Girls’. The target audience is teen (1418) and adult and it does have some heavy themes and coarse language,” Amy said. “The musical has, however, many relatable characters and accurately showcases what not to do. The way the show deals with violence and heavy themes through comedy allows for the reﬂection of how bad things like exclusion, suicide, and unhealthy relationships are. “The dark themes are juxtaposed with the comedy so that people are left feeling enlightened rather than depressed.

“I believe that, in a world of cyber bullying and online dat-p ing, it is important to bring it back face to face so that these issues can be addressed. “This musical is something that I believe the teenage population of South Gippsland needs to see. I hope that people can ﬁnd a role model in the leading lady Veronica and also learn from her mistakes.” ‘Heathers’ has 17 named cast members, has a catchy soundtrack and isn’t an overly big dancing show. To make it all happen, FAM-b DA needs actors/singers aged 15-plus to play the 17-year-old school students and adult performers who can believably play their parents and teachers. Register your interest in being involved at the information afternoon at 2pm this Sunday, February 2, in the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. j Auditions will follow on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, with rehearsals to begin in March. For additional information about ‘Heathers’ and FAMDA’s production, check www.famda. org.au or contact Tania Pell via theatre@famda.org.au.

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Families seize kinder opportunity Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland children are embracing a new kinder program, with local enrolments exceeding the state average. Eighty-six per cent of eligible children in South Gippsland Shire are enrolled in three-yearold kindergarten, higher than the Victorian average of 80 per cent. The shire is one of the first six municipalities to be chosen by the State Government to offer 15 hours a week of fully funded three-year-old kindergarten, giving Victorian children two years of funded kindergarten. The shire was chosen due to the availability of staff and vacancies for children across the 13 kindergarten venues, and has the largest enrolment of those shires. Education Minister James Merlino was at Leongatha Children’s Centre yesterday (Tuesday) for the start of the new program. “This is an historic day. An Australian first. Day one of universal funded three-year-old kinder happening right here in South Gippsland,” he said. “This is the most significant reform in early childhood in the history of our nation.” Mr Merlino said evidence shows that two years of early childhood education is better than one. “Between 85 and 90 per cent of a child’s brain development occurs between the ages of zero and

five; their emotional, their social, their problem solving skills are developed in the early years and put them in great stead for the rest of their lives,” he said. Mr Merlino said while no capital improvements to kindergartens in the shire were proposed at this stage, he did not rule out further works. Sally Baker, of South Gippsland Shire Council, said the professional relationship between council and kinder staff also contributed to the shire’s participation in the program, as well as the shire’s central enrolment system for all kindergartens. Acting council CEO Bryan Sword praised council and kindergarten staff for working closely with the community to bring the three-year-old program to fruition. “This program gives us an understanding of what is best needed for the community to access early funding for infrastructure in the future,” he said. The other municipalities taking part in the three-year-old rollout are Buloke, Hindmarsh, Northern Grampians, Strathbogie and Yarriambiack. The program will be expanded in 2022, with all Victorian children to receive five hours of funded kindergarten, with a full 15-hour program offered by 2029. Staff and families at Fish Creek Kindergarten OFFICIAL VISIT: Victorian Education Minister James Merlino with Leongatha Children’s will this week enjoy the $300,000 refurbishment Centre educator Alanna Crew and three-year-old kindergarten student Logan Goulding on that has been undertaken during late 2019 and his first day at kinder. over the school holidays.

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ORGANIC GARLIC: Franklin River Garlic marketeer Andris Dinsbergs, with daughter Mila, display their organic garlic at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival last year.

New attractions at garlic festival NOW in its fourth year, organisers of the chefs. The food will also be paired with award winMeeniyan Garlic Festival are expecting ning Gippsland wines. the event to be bigger than ever. The Garlic Feast will be a strictly limited affair With 100 stalls and activities, there will be plenty to keep food lovers and families entertained on Saturday, February 15. Adding to the billy cart races, kids’ vegetable sculpture competition and bubble soccer, there will be a 30-metre long, 10-metre high giant slide. Chairman of the event, David Jones, said it’s important to have non-food related activities to keep kids and non-foodies entertained, so foodies can indulge their curiosity about all things garlic. Another new event this year is the Garlic Feast on Sunday, February 16. A collaboration between three major chefs with strong Gippsland connections, this event will be for foodies who are interested in experiencing local produce cooked and presented by top class

given the preparation and produce involved. The three chefs are Alejandro Saravia (owner/chef of Pastuso in Melbourne, and partner in Farmer’s Daughters which opens in Melbourne this year) who is the Visit Victoria official food and beverage ambassador for Gippsland; Trevor Perkins, owner/head chef of Hogget Kitchen – Gippsland’s newest hatted restaurant; and Antony Ellis, executive chef, The Grove Gippsland. “While Saturday is a day of fun, food and information, Sunday is the day when we get down to showcasing just how good our local produce and wines are,” Mr Jones said. “Hopefully we’ll have many visiting foodies enjoying the discovery.” Garlic Feast tickets are on sale online through the Meeniyan Garlic Festival website.

Woorayl

Yarram

SUNDAY, January 19 marked a special day at Woorayl when a huge group of friends and family had a hit of golf and raised a glass in fond memory of popular member John Bolge who sadly passed away in 2019 and is greatly missed. The format for the day was a nine-hole, fourperson ambrose competition and the winners were the team of J. McGinnis, S. Wigney, P. Cousins and D. Read with a great score of 26 7/8 net. The club also ran a raffle on the day with proceeds donated to support cancer research. On Saturday, 10 ladies took out cards on Saturday in a stableford event with Julie Wilkinson recording 37 points to claim victory. BDL went to Heather Sullivan with 33 points and Elly Berryman with 30 points. Saturday’s men’s event was the January Monthly Medal with a field of 45 players. Our A Grade winner was Danny Dwyer with a fine score of 71 net. Taking out B Grade was John Hassett with 69 net. Ed Poole won the C Grade trophy with 69 net, and the monthly medal on a countback from John Hassett. Balls down the line went to Geoffrey Forrester 70, Brian Hogan, Craig Hall, Gary Young 71, Craig Gourlay, Graeme Calder, David Head Bob Beilby 72 and Geoff McKinnon 73. The encouragement award this week went to Gavin Price. Monday, January 27 was Opening Day at Woorayl with members electing to play in either a mixed or men’s 4BBB stableford competition. The winners of the mixed competition were Elly Berryman and Brian Wilson who combined to card a score of 48 points. Taking out the men’s grade were Pat Wallace and Mick Herrald with 42 points. Beau Elkin from Leongatha has taken out the inaugural ‘Go 4 Golf’ junior event at Woorayl Golf Club which has been conducted over the last 10 weeks on a Friday afternoon. Players were required to complete at least six rounds to be eligible to be the Go 4 Golf 2020 winner. Beau’s average over the six rounds was 18.33 and he was thrilled to take out the award.

PROFESSIONAL golfer Bradley Kivimets play a superb round of golf on Sunday to take out Yarram’s 14 Pro Am tournament by one stroke. Kivimets won with - six from a group of five other golfers who finished the day on -five. Brad had 66 off the stick in the morning and was the clubhouse leader. Pro Tournament director Dylan Higgins announced Kivimets the victor having maintained his lead from five players all tied on 67. Ruben Lal took out the $500 prize in the Shoot Out on the 18th with a superb strike close to the flag. Club Champion Tony Johnson won the amateur scratch event with 76 off the stick from Dennis Hicks next with 77. Graeme Geisler (9) with 40 points won A Grade from Bob Proffit on 38 points. David Cooper (15) again got the nod in B Grade with 38 points from Geoff McDonald 35. Graeme Grainger (20) got the chocolates with 35 points in C Grade from Brendan Farley on 34. JAnne Marie Skarratt (27) won the pearls in the Ladies section with 33 points from Hannah Geisler 31 on C/B. The best score on the day went to the combination of Bob Proffit, Geoff McDonald and Jack King Church playing with Pro James Marchesani. Trent Anderson won the non handicap award with 37 points. Local players recognised with DTL awards included Tracey McKenzie 29 points, Brad Harris and Paul McAninly each 35, Clinton Sykes and Ian Phillips both 34 points. Former local Ron Jenkins won the NTP on the 7th with a nice strike.

Yarram Ladies A SMALL field of ladies played a stableford event on Tuesday, January 21. The winner with a great score of 36 points was Frankie Maclennan. President Kaye Irwin had a great day with nearest the pin on 15, target holes on first and 18, as well as a ball down the line with 35 points. Joy Darby also won a ball down the line with 28 points. Next week’s event is Stroke and Monthly Medal.

Allambee Mirboo and District Tennis results The Dekker slice seems to be catching out at Sherrill Winkler was back to tennis as well, Koonwarra I am told. which was a joy to see. What a help it is with bye players and extra Top team in Section Two, Outtrim, won well players being able to fill in for all teams. against second placed Baromi. Section One This week was Tamsin McCormick’s first Korumburra 9.72 def Koonwarra 0.36. game back from an injury earlier in the season. Inverloch Kroams 9.72 def Leongatha North 0.21. Berry’s Creek made their way into the top four Inverloch Storm 6.62 def Leongatha 3.40. this week with a win over Leongatha Millman. Ladder Leongatha Barty had their first win this week, Inverloch Kroams ................................. 102 equal on games, but winning by a set. Korumburra.......................................... 94.5 Positions three, four, and five can easily change Leongatha North .................................. 71.5 with five rounds left to play. Inverloch Storm ...................................... 67 Position six even has a chance in this section. Koonwarra .............................................. 51

PERFECT weather for tennis this week. good tennis and competing well in this section. Section One had two matches with big wins to Korumburra and Inverloch Kroams. Justin and Connor Krohn played Will Littlejohn and Luke Marshman. There were good rallies between them, but the Krohn’s won the set. This was Luke’s first game in Section One, so well done to him for taking that step. A tiebreaker was as close as Koonwarra came to winning a set against Korumburra. Inverloch Storm had a win against Leongatha. Good to see Harry Taylor-Smith playing some

Leongatha ............................................... 43

Section Two Leongatha Barty 5.51 def Korumburra Blue 4.51. Outtrim 7.63 def Baromi 2.39. Berry’s Creek 6.54 def Leongatha Millman 3.45. Korumburra Green - BYE.

Ladder Outtrim .................................................. 106 Baromi .................................................... 82 Leongatha Milman .................................. 68 Berry’s Creek ....................................... 67.5 Korumburra Green .................................. 67 Korumburra Blue .................................... 62 Leongatha Barty...................................... 49

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Mid Week bowls winners this week were Bill Williams (s), Winners of the Inverloch mufti social bowls on Thursday, Leongatha bowls’ monthly triples sponsored by Mountain January 23, with 18 points, were, (L-R) John Turner (skip), View Leongatha saw the winners being Steve Kantor, Paul Laurie Belland and Peter Thorley. Davis and John Thornton. David Murfin and Jeff Curwood.

Buffalo WEDNESDAY, January 22. After the Christmas break, 16 bowlers were at Buffalo ready to start the 2020 year of bowling. With four teams selected, three games of eight ends were played. In the first game after steady bowling, Danah Suckling, Peter Tiziani, Charlie Tumino and Stephen Suckling had a four shot win over Ian Hasty, Joyce Occhipinti, Illene Tiziani and Gary Stirling, 12-8. On mat two in a low scoring game, a draw resulted between Bill Wolswinkel, Mary Tumino, Toni Heldens and Denyse Menzies and Joe Occhipinti, Carolyn Benson, Joy Dyson and Graeme Trease, five all. In the second game after two dead ends Ian, Joyce, Illene and Gary beat Bill, Mary, Toni and Denyse, 6-3. A second win to Danah, Peter, Charlie and Stephen, beating Joe, Carolyn, Joy and Graeme, 12-9. Two very one sided games resulted in the third game. On mat one Danah, Peter, Charlie and Stephen easily beat Bill, Mary, Toni and Denyse, 153. Mat two Saw Ian, Joyce, Illene and Gary win over Joe, Carolyn, Joy and Graeme, 13-2. The night’s winners were Danah, Peter, Charlie and Stephen (WWW) 13 ends, second Ian, Joyce, Illene and Gary (LWW) 14 ends, third Joe, Carolyn, Joy and Graeme (DLL) 11 ends, fourth Bill, Mary, Toni and Denyse (DLL) nine ends. Get well wishes to Peter Heldens. Social bowls, Wednesday 7.30pm, Buffalo Hall. All welcome.

Fish Creek A VERY disappointing weekend for both teams from Fish Creek – Division One going down to Inverloch at Inverloch and Division Five relinquishing to Toora. The January Summer Triples was cancelled due to inclement weather and will be held on Thursday, January 30, so anyone who had intensions of playing, kindly confirm your place with Graham Hoskins ASAP. Tuesday, January 28 sees the start of the Fish Creek Bowls Club, 2020 Barefoot Bowls event. This will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings until the beginning of March. Anyone wishing to partake should contact Ray Barham on 0408 317 030 as soon as possible. Pennant players are reminded that bowls practice takes place at the club every Friday at 4pm. All are encouraged to take part. The next casserole evening is on February 6. Ladies Invitation day will be held on Valentine’s Day this year – February 14. All neighbouring clubs are invited to gather a team or two and join us. Contact Wendy Watkins on 0428871304.

Division 2 travelled to Wonthaggi where they lost the day by 21 shots; 2/51 – 14/72 and Division 3 made a game of their match-up against Port Welshpool where the points tally didn’t really reflect the doggedness of the actual rink contests (25/27 and 22/23). Port Welshpool hung on to register a 3 shot win; 14/50 – 0/47. Mufti social bowls on Thursday, January 23 saw runners-up, with a score of 16 points, being the team of Carol Waters (skip), Trevor Steer, Craig Selby and Pat Sheedy. The winners on the day were John Turner (skip), David Murfin and Jeff Curwood, with a score of 18 points. Warmer conditions prevailed on Saturday, January 25 when round 12 of the SGBD pennant season was played where the Division 1 team hosted Fish Creek and registered a convincing 44 shot win 16/92 – 0/48. The Division 2 Blue team faced off against the Division 2 White team, in what could only be described as a “bragging rights” showdown. The White team recorded a 13 shot win; 15/77 – 1/64. Division 4 travelled to Mirboo North with Inverloch prevailing; 14/71 – 2/54. The Division 5 Blue team played host to Lang Lang team and registered a most convincing 72 shot win 16/107 – 0/35. The Division 5 White team also travelled up Mirboo North and registered a 12 shot win 14/73 – 2/61. Regarding the club’s fundraising efforts for the Gippsland Fire Relief Fund, the club announces that an interim cheque for $13,260 has been sent off and a further cheque will be sent following the conclusion of fundraising. The aim is to send off another $2000 at least.

Leongatha

TUESDAY’S pennant did not go the way we would have liked with both sides narrowly going down. Division 1 lost at Corinella 12/67 vs 4/58. They remain in fourth place. With two games to go and only seven points separating fourth and fifth they will be hoping for a strong performance against Foster today. Division 2 lost at Toora 14/73 vs 2/71 unfortunately ending their finals chances. Tuesday night Business Bowls was won by Nesci Transport with Merles Pearls again coming runners-up. Wednesday we hosted the monthly triples sponsored by Mountain View Leongatha. The winners were Inverloch’s Steve Kantor, Paul Davis and John Thornton. Wednesday night we travelled to Korumburra for round two of the Men’s Champion of Champions Pairs. With Vito Serafino at home recovering, John Hall stepped up to lead for Wayne Walker. The boys had another good win which now puts them through to the semi finals. This will Inverloch ROUND 11 of the SGBD Midweek Pennant sea- be played on Wednesday night at Korumburra at son was played on Tuesday, January 21 with Divi- 6.30pm. Again we will be live-streaming the game sion 1 hosting Phillip Island and registered a 22 through Leongatha Bowls Club Facebook page. shot win, 16/79 – 0/57. Saturday pennant seen mixed results with

Division 1 just getting over the top of the ladder leaders Phillip Island Blue 12/70 vs 4/67. This keeps their finals chances well and truly alive. Division 2 had a good win over Tarwin Lower 16/85 vs 0/49 which now cements their place in finals. Division 4 went down to Port Welshpool 14/80 vs 2/58. They now sit in fourth place but with the ladder being tight the last two games will be crucial.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, January 21 was an away game for our Division Two team at Phillip Island. The result was a 10 shot loss with one rink winning. This week was a home game against Wonthaggi. Week two of our corporate bowls season saw Great Balls Of Fire winning on Tuesday night with Bad Company runners-up. Wednesday winners were Old Salts with McBrown’s runners-up. Saturday pennant was a home game for Division Three against Foster with two winning rinks and a draw the score was 76 shots to 68. Division Four travelled to San Remo where the scores were tied with one end to play. Luck was not with us as we went down by two shots with one rink getting the points. Next week threes are away to Loch in round 13 and fours are away to Wonthaggi. Upshot 2.

Mirboo North MIRBOO North had mixed results in pennant this week with Division Five playing at Korumburra on the top greens. We won two greens but failed to take out the day. We had full teams for the event. Division Three had a three rink win at home over Wonthaggi. The Division Four boys played at Wonthaggi and won two rinks. The mid week pennant team was at home this week against Lang Lang. Two rinks were won with a score of 44 shots up. This is good work by the team as we have some new players that are having fun as well as contributing to good play while they learn the finer points. RG.

South West Gippsland Mid Week WINNERS of mid week bowls were Bill Williams (s), Laurie Belland and Peter Thorley, runners-up were Peter McWilliams (s), Lindsey Russell and Jenny Smith and one game winners were Vern Elliott (s), Bev Elliott and Jim Nunan. The January 23 midweek event was played at Lang Lang with 19 bowlers. The rain started so play was abandoned. Still it did not dampen our spirits and the usual good natured banter could be heard. Thank you to Alan Thomas in the bar. Next week we will play at San Remo, 10am at venue for a 10.30am start. BYO lunch. For more information or to register please contact Peter on 5678 5974 the night before.

The last Nominated Mixed Triples winners at Wonthaggi were Tony Toler, Sheila Ormerod Yarram Bowls Club life members, Trevor Fink and Dot Knight, were given the honour of and Colin Ormerod. raising the flag on Australia Day to kick off a fun day of bowls at the club.

Wonthaggi TUESDAY we had our two Mid Week Pennant teams at home playing host in Division 2 to Inverloch and Phillip Island in Division 3. Wonthaggi had a good win in Division 2 with a strong showing in all matches against Inverloch. The final score was Wonthaggi 72, Inverloch 51. Phillip Island got the points in Division 3 going down by the slim margin of seven shots. The final score was Phillip Island 57 Wonthaggi 50. Bare foot bowls was popular on Tuesday night. Saturday Pennant was held with the four teams going to the four points of the compass. Division 1 hosted Corinella at home and had a real battle as both teams are in the four. The final result was Wonthaggi going down by one shot in a match that could have gone either way, Wonthaggi 75, Corinella 76. Division 2 travelled to Toora. The matches were close with both teams having the upper hand during the day. Final score, Wonthaggi 58, Toora 77. Division 3 travelled to Loch and the final score was Wonthaggi 56, Loch 77. Division 4 travelled to Corinella. Wonthaggi kept pace with their opponents, with the final result being Wonthaggi 37, Corinella 94. The Men’s B Grade 2019 - 2020 Championships and the Men’s 100 up sheets are up in the clubhouse. Make sure you put name down as we need lots of entries. Don’t forget Friday coaching with Fred and Rob.

Yarram MID week pennant resumed January 21, with Yarram travelling to Heyfield. Prior to this game Heyfield were 8.5 points clear ahead of Yarram in the ladder standings. Yarram picked up the maximum nine points to leap ahead of Heyfield and claim top spot status. Saturday Pennant January 25, Division One travelled to West Sale to lose all three rinks by a total of 40 shots. The rink of Allan Watts, David Mander, John Lamb and Toly Banik were competitive all day to go down by four shots. Division Two travelled to Sale, being down 11 shots overall at afternoon tea with the final result being five shots in Sale’s favour. The shining light of the day was Flanagan’s Fab Four rink of Michael Flanagan, Chris Hunt, Ken Dawson and Theo Tymensen, who were down 8/16 at end 16 before winning the last five ends, the match 24/19 and King of the Rink. Sunday, January 19. Bryan Reid represented Yarram in the finals of the NGBD Champion of Champion Singles at West Sale. He played against Steve Chalmers of Sale in a close game and led for most of the game, before his opponent got a late break to win the match. On the same day Yarram bowlers David Mander, Chris Hunt and Neil Gore competed at Toora to be amongst the spoils by finishing third. On Australia Day, Yarram held a Mixed Social Day preceded by a flag raising ceremony and barbecue lunch.Winners were Jeff Amos, Maurie Dyke, and Desley Tindale, with the runner-up being Chris Banik, Chris Hunt and Rudy Kerkvliet. Entry forms are now up for the Men’s Pairs and Fours Club Championship events with the fours closing Friday, January 31 and the Pairs closing Friday, February 21. John Millier is again organising his popular Skins event to be held on Sunday, March 29 with entry forms up in both locker rooms. Saturday, January 31 pennant teams. Division one will be at home against Sale Blue. Team manager is Jeff Amos. Skip: J. Amos, G. Young, N. Gore, J. Wilson. Skip: B. Reid, B. Penney, N. Tindale, R. Kerkvliet. Skip: A. Watts, T. Banik, D. Mander, J. Lamb. Division Two will be played at Yarram against Rosedale. Team manager is Pat Kiely. Skip: P. Kiely, W. Helms, K. Wadsworth, G. Dixon. Skip: M. Flanagan, C. Hunt, T. Tymensen, K. Dawson. Skip: H. Clarke, B. McCall, D. Tindale, K. Mitchell.

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Darren Piasente, hitting off the 14th tee, is watched by play- (L-R) Woorayl’s junior event winner was Beau Elkin (Go 4 Tim O’Neill, Korumburra’s captain took out last week’s ing partners Andrew Naylor, Phil Worboys, Anthony Wig- Golf winner) pictured with fellow juniors James Patullo and Zac Evans event. nall, Cameron Turton and Owen Kindellan.

Korumburra VERY good conditions were the flavour of the day for those who played. 36 men and 12 women enjoyed very pleasant sunny conditions with a slight wind. The Santa Ana grass is coming along nicely and as time goes by the quality of the course will improve even more. Winners this week; special shout out to Tim O’Neill our captain. A technical issue prevented his photo making it to paper after winning last week. Tuesday 21st: Peter Van Agtmaal 41 Points, Thursday 23rd: Cory Arnold 37 Points Saturday 25th: Men’s Stableford, A Grade Neal Spargo (13) 3 way c/b 38 points over Mat Wrigley and Shayne Harland B Grade: Levi Cocksedge (22) 41 points. NTPs: 1st Darren O’Neill, 7th Darren O’Neill, 10th Mick Belvedere and 13th-Jake Cochrane.

Korumburra Women’s THERE was an interesting game of South African Modified Pairs played last Wednesday. Lynette McIvor (18) and Sherrin Solly (27) had a good score of 72 pts to win and Lee Clements (14) and Marg Clasby (21) were not far away, finishing with 70 pts. Kath Welsh was NTP on the 1st green. Next Wednesday, January 29 is Opening Day, with a stroke competition for the February Monthly Medal. The following week, February 5 is Beginner’s Day. For enquiries please phone Lee on 0429926849. On Saturday, the weather was perfect for golf and it was wonderful to have a visitor playing

amid the 12 women in the comp. Sherrin Solly (26) played a lovely round to win with 40 pts and Gail Beer (37) also had a good score of 36 pts to be runner-up. NTP’s went to Johanna Van den Heiligenberg, 1st, Lynette McIvor, 10th and Sherrin on the 13th green. Lynette McIvor and Steve Rose were the winners of Twilight on Thursday with 21 pts and Merrissa and Peter Cosson were runners up with 19 pts. Betty Thomson and David Enbom were NTP on the 13th.

Leongatha ON Tuesday 71 golfers took to the lush fairways with Geoff McDonald taking the A Grade honours with 36 points, B Grade was taken out by Peter Waters with 37 points, Geoff Maher also had 37 points to win C Grade and Hugh Goodman had a great score of 39 points to win D Grade. Nearest the Pins were Don Smith on the 14th hole and Jason Dennerley on the 16th. Only 17 dedicated golfers braved the wet conditions on Thursday but Winton Knop was glad he did because he had a hole-in-one on the 14th hole. Well done Winton. Leroy Sharrock won the day with 38 points, Ken Smirk was nearest the pin on the 16th hole and DTL balls were awarded to Jason Dennerley, Winton Knop, Colin Moyle and Andrew Smith. On Saturday a big field of 117 golfers enjoyed perfect conditions for golf with Mark Anderson taking the A Grade honours with 36 points in a count back from runner-up David Gott, a visitor from Latrobe Golf Club. B Grade was taken out by Gerry Carcour with 37 points in a count back from runner-up Steve Fisher. Ted Bruinewoud won C Grade with 36 points just ahead of runner-up Trevor Bowler on 35 points and Riley Hilder won D Grade with a great score of 40 points with youngster Thomas Simon runner –up with 36 points. Brian Sword was only half a metre away on the 14th hole to be nearest the pin there, whilst Peter Brownlie was closest on the 16th hole.

Balls Rebecca Thomas 34 pts, Beverley Reinhard 31 pts, Rebecca Wilson 30 pts, Wendy Parker, Colleen Touzel and Liz Hodge 29 pts c/b. N.T.P. 16th Rebecca Thomas.

Mirboo North THURSDAY, January 23’s Stableford event saw nine starters with the winner being J. Kus, (14) 40. DTL’s: R. Taylor (14) 34, J. Taylor (23) 34. Propin J. Kus On Saturday, January 25 the par format saw 36 starters with winner: J. McFarlane (14), +2, C Grade: M. Richter (22), +2 and B Grade: J. Hughes (17), 0. NTP’s: 1st H. Kerr, 4th H. Kerr, 6th N. Whichello, 13th C. Bracecamp, 16th S. Evinson. DTL’s T. Bradshaw (10) +1, N. Rutledge (13) +1, B. Clarke (23) +1, J. Taylor (23) 0, C. Bracecamp (22) 0. Birdies, fourth T. Bradshaw, H. Kerr, L. Oddy, T. Traill, J. Robbins. sixth N. Whichello, J. McFarlane, N. Rutledge. 13th C. Bracecamp.

Welshpool

ON Wednesday the ladies played a stableford round where Rachael Brown came in the winner with 30 points from BDL Dot Stait 28. NTP’s went Peta Barlow on eight and Rachael Brown 15 and 17. Friday’s nine hole chicken run winner was Russell Barwick with 18 points from BDL’s to Dot Stait 17 and Pappy Pope 15 on count back from Richard Knowles 15. Other scores were- Tom Welsh 14, Harry Barlow 14 and Greg Wilkinson 14. On Saturday the men played a four club event where Pappy Pope made the most of his four selected clubs to win with a net 74 (20 from BDL Alan Hayes 76 (20). NTP on eight to Harry Barlow with other scores being Russell Barwick 78 (24) and Gary Brown 79 (28). Sunday was the Toora Foodworks sponsored 18 hole stroke event where Graeme Brennan weathered the course to win with a net 68 (20) Leongatha Women’s from BDL to Alan Hayes 71 (20). NTP on six went LAST Wednesday saw 49 players take to the field to Greg Wilkinson with other scores being- Harry for a Stableford competition, 36 playing 18 holes. Barlow 72 (310, Pappy Pope 73 (20) Russell BarThe stand out score was carded by Jenny Fraser in wick 75 (24) and Graham English 76 (23). C Grade playing off 45 and amassing 47 points. Wonthaggi Well done Jenny, enjoy the moment as scores like this don’t come along very often. A Grade was SATURDAY, January 25 saw a Par competition won by Liz Hodge (14) 37pts c/b, B Grade went with 94 players in the field. Winners, A Grade Keith Ridout +8, B Grade to Sue Bowler (26) 35 pts. D.T.L. Balls went to Alison Strong 39 pts, Toni Stephen Kane +3, and C Grade, Dio ApostoloWest 37 pts, Lianne Adamson 36 pts, Dot Stubbs poulos +7. NTP’s 2nd Philip Studham, 4th Dale Brown, and Colleen Touzel 35 pts, Marianne Leaver, 8th Craig Charles 8 balls, 13th Michael Scott, Marg Griffiths and Wendy Parker 33 pts. Of the 13 players in the 9 hole competition 17th John Walsh. Ball Sweep Marak Angelucci +5, Michael Lynda Bassett returned the best score (28) 21 pts. +4, Jonathon Wade +4, Alan Bownar Place Getters were Noreen Williams, Loris Clark Scott 20 pts, and Cheryl Borg 19 pts c/b. N.T.P. 14th +3, Peter Sullivan +3, Peter Young +2. On Thursday, January 23 a Stableford of 18 Colleen Touzel, 16th Dot Stubbs. N.T.P. 16th secholes was played with 11 in the field. Winner was ond shot, Cheryl Borg. 39, Ball Sweep, Ben Clark Saturday 24 ladies played in perfect condi- Marcus Clark tions, Dot Stubbs winning A Grade (18) 35 pts, 37, Peter Tricket 35,Trafalgar, Ian McNish 34. Continued on page 35. B Grade went to Mandy Moyle (31) 33pts. D.T.L.

Yarram’s Jack King Church, with visiting golfers Geoff McDonald Brad Kivimets with some brilliant golf recorded 66 off the stick to and Bob Proffit were pleased to receive recognition for the best team win Sunday’s Pro Am in Yarram with a happy Rueben Lal who won the Pro “shoot out “ on the 18th score on the day.

LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL

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

STARTS February 4 & 5

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

WEDNESDAY Mixed section 1 & 2

Team entry through ‘L&DNA Leongatha & District Netball Association Inc.’ Facebook Page Entries close January 31, 2020

For more information contact Phil Smith 0437 624 261 tpsmith@dcsi.net.au or Emma Smith 0419 689 217 (text only)

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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Foster ON Tuesday, January 21 Gary Buckland (20) a big improver recently won again with a top score of +8. DTL were Brod Courtney (21) +7 (a very dark horse lately) and Andrew Livingstone (20) +3. NTP was Brod Courtney. On Friday, January 24 Geoff Nott (30) took the handbrake off to win with 23 pts, from Darren Piasente (31) 21, Ian Griffiths (26) 21 and Chris Riddell (25) 20. Eddie Sixtus was a dead-eye winning both NTP’s. Saturday , January 25 was a two-ball Ambrose event.Veteran Kevin Flett teamed with Simon “quick draw” Barwick to win with 68-6¾ - 61¼. Kevin chipped in three times on 3, 8 and 15 and was quick to say that it was all skill – but others think he should now have a new nickname “Lucky Kev”. DTL were Craig and Chris Buckland 61 ¾, Derek Summers and Shane Corrie 64 and Mick Connellan and Chris Fountain 64. NTP’s were Duncan Wright, Chris Buckland, Andrew Naylor and Robin Smith. SG Veterans hold a Stableford event at Foster on February 10. Any SG club member over 50 is welcome to join the Veterans – they play monthly on courses throughout South Gippsland. The daily event fee is only $20 which includes lunch. Pro lessons are on Sunday February 9– the schedule is full – and no wonder given the improvement shown by those who had lessons on Trevor’s last visit. The Happy Hooker

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Budding Wonthaggi athletes impress WONTHAGGI Little Athletics Club held its first twilight meet for the season on Thursday, January 23. The track was waterlogged due to heavy rain overnight and most of the morning. High jump and triple jump were unable to go ahead due to the water. Numbers were light, as many families are still on holiday or were not too keen due to the weather. Despite these issues, we had a great meet. The Smyth family went home with eight PB’s between them, with one PB for both Lara and Archie, and Aidan and Darby both achieving three. Mahli Bird also overcame the soggy track with PB’s in the walk, the 100m and the turbo javelin. We look forward to welcoming all our members back on February 1. Congratulations to the following athletes who all scored one or more PB’s. Aidan Smyth 3, Darby Smyth 3, Mahli Bird 3, Savannah O’Keeffe 2, Monique Ringrose 2, Saher Biggs 1, Mollie-Valentine Ransom 1, Chelsie Rowe 1, Lara Smyth 1, Archie Smyth 1, Dane Rowe 1, Ruby Atkinson 1, Archie Dynes 1, Sam- RACING AHEAD: Darby Smyth (front) quickly raced ahead on the Lara and Archie Smyth both performed well, grabbing a personal uel Scott 1. track last week, achieving three personal bests. best each.

Beach volleyball a blast THE South Gippsland Volleyball Club hosted teams from the Gippsland region and Melbourne at the 27th annual Inverloch Beach Volleyball Tournament. The magnificent Inverloch foreshore was a stunning setting for some fun and healthy competition. Fourteen teams competed in four divisions. The tournament also hosted participants that were quite new to volleyball but they had a chance to develop their skills in an action-packed draw providing plenty of court time. Will Crawford’s Vengaboys won each of their round robin games in the Pink Division with strong attacking play and clear communication amongst the team. In the grand final, they met a local team named ‘No Name Yet’ who entertained spectators with their awesome jumps on attack. The result was 31-19 in favour of Vengaboys backing up their grand final win in 2019. Congratulations Will Crawford, Jimmy Carlyle-Shelton, Lachlan Morland and Lachlan Newel. The South Gippsland Volleyball Club’s competitive juniors filled an entire division this year. Juniors who usually play as team-mates were now the competition. The yellow division delivered high quality games with tight results throughout the day. Determining the grand finalists came down to the very last round robin game to decide first and second placing. In the grand final, Young Warriors (31) defeated the Ballers (24) with Boom A Child coming in third. Congratulations Young Warriors - Andrea Axford, Chris Axford, Josh Zheng and Anton Shields. After a six-team, two-pool round robin, teams were split into orange and blue divisions. The orange division hosted many visiting play-

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ers and it was great to see new faces who hadn’t participated in the tournament before. There were lots of laughs coming from this court as well as some close matches and good rallies. The Volleybrawlers (31) defeated Venus Warriors (18) in the grand final. Congratulations to the Volleybrawlers - Mae Kindom, Zaldy Coldora, Nick Gilmore and Cam Allum. The blue division was a family affair with a number of multi-generation families putting teams together. In the grand final, the Ball Whisperers (31) defeated the Hot Shots (23) with Jedi’s in third place. Congratulations to the Ball Whisperers Liselott Webster, Erik Webster, Paul Jones and Ben Jones. Year after year, the tournament is supported by terrific local sponsors Evans Petroleum, LJ Hooker Inverloch and Saario’s Garage. The South Gippsland Volleyball Club welcomes new players. A full program is offered including Spikezone (from eight years), juniors, weekly social competition and the Volleyball Victoria State League. The club competes in mens, womens and junior tournaments. Go to South Gippsland Volleyball Club on Facebook or email southgippslandvolleyball@ outlook.com for information. Competition begins at Splash, Leongatha on February 6 for A and B Grade and February 13 for Spikezone and juniors.

Great season ahead at Wonthaggi Table Tennis A3 will play on Tuesdays from 6.30. PLANS are underway at Wonthaggi TaThere are training nights being put in place on ble Tennis for an extra grade in this seaMondays and Wednesdays from 7.00, commencson’s competitions. ing next Monday, January 27. There will be new names too, with each grade now named along the lines of A1, A2 and A3. There is no change for B Grade on Thursday nights, and social table tennis (Wednesday and Saturday afternoons), as well as the popular Access for all Abilities program on Thursday afternoons (1.00 to 3.00), commencing February 6. Junior coaching with long time coach Bruce Harmer resumes at 6pm on Thursday, February 6. New players between the ages of eight and 15 will be made very welcome. A1 (12 teams of two), incorporating Wonthaggi’s top senior players and top juniors, will play on Wednesday nights from 7.00. A2 will play on Monday nights from 7.00.

If you are planning on fronting up at Wonthaggi Table Tennis this season please arrive at 7.00 on either training night. This will make it easier for an early takeoff for competition nights, planned to commence in late February. For any enquiries, especially from intending new players (juniors or adults), please phone 5674 4628 or 5672 3421. A good place for adults to start is at social table tennis, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12.00 to 2.00 pm. All play is at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre on Korumburra Rd, next to the Wonthaggi Netball courts. All equipment is provided.

The gathering for the pre-parkrun briefing saw a big crowd of keen runners emerge.

Koonwarra parkrun excites participants No hooter on the weekend, but that was fine, it was clear to me that there was enjoyment, hapMY 11-year-old, 13-year-old and I were as the excitement of a walk or run doesn’t neces- piness, and contemplation in each face I looked filled with grand intentions last night. Of all of us heading off to parkrun and shuffling our way through the Koonwarra course, one I hadn’t done for a while, and one they hadn’t done for even longer. Teen and pre-teen, excessive fatigue soon filled the morning, and I found myself heading over the hill from Foster alone. While this was initially a little out of my comfort zone, I soon embraced it as I was able to be aware of my surroundings and the other people around me. The sun was out, and the breeze was mild, and as I approached the group gathered at the meeting place I recognised familiar faces, as well as new faces, and felt the unique atmosphere of Koonwarra parkrun. There is something distinctly ‘Australian’ about a communal activity, a gathering of like minded people, and dogs, of course. The mood was positive, bright and easy to slip into. Connectedness is the closest word I’ve come up with that could possibly come close to illustrating the sense of community felt at the start line. There was genuine joy felt for Allyson and the two Sarahs for their milestones, and the applause was heartfelt.

sarily need a loud honk to mark the start. Heartbreak Hill is always easier going downhill and it’s easy to get swept up in the confidence of the first few hundred metres. As we made our ways through the course and across the three bridges, I had the opportunity to watch people heading back the other way. I wondered at the motive each of you had to arise and make your way to Koonwarra to pelt, shuffle or crawl your way the five kilometres. Regardless of what your personal reasons are,

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With many thanks to the volunteers for today and the first-timers and tourists. I am confident you enjoyed your time with Koonwarra. After a harrowing few weeks for our nation, on this Saturday as we enter the Australia Day long weekend, it was apparent to me that each of us relished the beauty and connectedness that we are fortunate to experience here in our special part of the world.

FUN FOR ALL: Adults, toddlers and pets all enjoyed the Koonwarra parkrun on the weekend, with the weather and mood perfect for running or walking.

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Family of lifeguards at Inverloch IT’S not uncommon for siblings to have similar interests and this is definitely true at Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club. Xavier, Olivia and Sophia Hughes have been employed as lifeguards by Life Saving Victoria over the summer period and recently had the opportunity to be rostered on together for the first time at Inverloch. We know that siblings have lifeguarded previously but believe it’s the first time that three siblings have guarded on the same beach in the Bass District. Olivia said “over recent years the three of us have been part of the same weekend volunteer patrol group which can involve up to some 20 people, but when you lifeguard there is a much larger responsibility with just the three of us guarding between the flags on the beach.” “We have to be vigilant and ensure that all beach visitors are safe. A lot of holiday makers visit the beach during January which is new to them and we answer a lot of their questions. I enjoy this social aspect of the job and to-

gether with my love of the beach, it seems to be perfect.” Xavier, Olivia and Sophia joined Inverloch SLSC and progressed through the age groups of nippers, before obtaining their Surf rescue certificate and bronze medallion qualifications joining the weekend volunteer patrols. Sophia is a particularly strong pool swimmer and Olivia has enjoyed several seasons playing the unusual sport of underwater hockey. “We have been fortunate to have only had to deal with some minor first aid situations this summer. The bushfire smoke haze has had an impact on some of the beaches with them being closed due to poor visibility during periods of the day. I have guarded at Inverloch and Venus Bay but Olivia seems to have guarded at most beaches in the Bass District including Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory.” Beach visitor numbers are lower than previous years with more cool days but the trio said they have still been kept busy with plenty of swimmers wanting to make the most of their holiday time.

ON WATCH: Olivia, Sophia and Xavier Hughes have recently been rostered on together as life savers at Inverloch, patrolling the beach with cautious eyes. Photo: Yvonne McMahon Photography

The three Hughes siblings are undoubtedly enjoying their time together at the Inverloch SLSC.

Seaspray to host Victoria’s best surf life savers SURF life savers from across Victoria and ironman and ironwoman events. “I want to encourage people to come down are heading to Seaspray to compete at a from 8am to watch and support your local surf life two-day carnival designed to test their saving club,” Mrs Castle said. life saving skills and fitness. “It’s a great chance to learn more about what Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club president Amanda Castle said the carnival was open to competitors in the u14s and U15s age groups to U17s and open. “This year’s sports carnival calendar for surf life saving has taken competitors from the state’s west coast to beaches around Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay,” Mrs Castle said. “There are also carnivals held interstate for our top level competitors. “Seaspray is the only location east of Western Port Bay to host a carnival this season and one of seven senior carnivals of the year before state championships in March at Lorne. “This carnival is a fantastic chance for Gippsland’s surf clubs, including Lakes Entrance, Woodside, Wonthaggi and Inverloch, to compete against the best in the state. “The carnival at Seaspray is known for its social atmosphere and life savers from across the state enjoy coming here to compete.” Competitors in the carnival will compete in individual and team events, including sprint swims, surf races, board relays, beach sprints, surf boat

we do at Seaspray see some of the state’s best athletes compete.” A highlight of the weekend will be Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club’s annual Dash for Cash competition, held after the last event on Saturday afternoon. The eight Dash for Cash races are only open to qualified life savers. They include a swim, board and ski race for both men and women, plus a three-person taplin relay with a swim, board and ski leg. “The Dash for Cash is a great event. It’s hugely popular with the competitors and also with spectators as there are always lots of thrills and spills,” Mrs Castle said. “It’s going to be a big weekend at Seaspray. We also have a private function for our life members and 2000 Club members on Saturday afternoon from 3pm. “The Waves Bistro and Sandbar will be open all weekend for breakfast, lunch and dinner and there’ll be live entertainment on Saturday night. On Sunday morning, the club will have a BBQ to support our nippers.”

Twilight tennis resumes TWILIGHT tennis resumed last Wednesday evening with Aikido stretching its lead at the top of the ladder after defeating last placed Karate. Results: Salut-Gert Schepers, Glenn Eaton, Angie Hamilton and Sue Bland (fill-in) 4/32 def Sumo-John DeWin (fill-in), Peter Newham (fill-in), Cheryl Pritchard (fill-in) and Robyn Knight 2/23. Aikido-David Cooper, Bill Bodman, Linda Razinger and Sam Fink (fill-in) 6/36 def KarateRyan McAlpine, Jenny Foat, Glen Eaton and Julie Kee 0/15. Kendo-Mark McInnes, David Smith, Larry Davies and Janice Muir 3/31 def Kung Fu- Hamish Clark, Kelly Deeringer, Warwick Testro and Michelle Newham 3/30. Laido and Judo had the bye.

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BIG CARNIVAL: Local Surf life savers will line up against competitors across Victoria when Seaspray hosts a two-day surf life saving carnival on February 1 and 2.

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Wonthaggi show shines bright Daniel Renfrey HUNDREDS of car enthusiasts poured into the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on Sunday for the town’s seventh annual ‘Show and Shine’ event. The day involved a show of vintage and rare cars owned by residents of Wonthaggi and surrounds spread throughout the reserve, as well as a massive car boot sale. Event coordinator Kris Baker was completely blown away by the crowds of people who attended. “The attendance has been astounding. It just keeps getting bigger and bigger, we had over 200 cars here on show,” he said. “The swap meet is bigger than we’ve ever had it. We had 70 spots marked up in the morning and they were taken up by 9am and people were making their own spots.” There was an array of vehicles on display, from Fords to … to motorbikes, and the swap meet was also filled with a wide range of goods for people to sift through. The only big event of its kind in the Wonthaggi

area, enthusiasts from around South Gippsland were excited to take part. “Motor vehicle enthusiasts are very passionate so if the weather’s good they’re all going to come with a classic car. They love showing them off,” Kris said. “They’ve all been chatting between each other about their vehicles and giving each other tips, that’s been the most enjoyable part.” The event worked brilliantly as a way to bring the community together and give them the chance to have lunch, enjoy the company of others and learn about a rare car or buy something from the swap meet. It was also a successful day for the Wonthaggi FNC, with the event being its biggest fundraiser each year. “It really gets the community together and it’s really important too for the footy netball club because running those isn’t cheap,” Kris said. “It’s so rewarding to see so many people come out, we’ve worked so hard for it so it’s brilliant.” With Show and Shine another raging suc- Jesse Bolding of Wonthaggi Automotive showed off one of his classic Fords at the Show cess, the event will undoubtedly speed ahead into and Shine. 2021.

There was an array of classic cars at the event for each enthusiast to view. KRIS AT THE WHEEL: Wonthaggi Show and Shine coordinator Kris Baker was thrilled with the turnout and overall success of the event on Sunday.

The swap meet included a range of goods for people to choose from.

It wasn’t only cars and motorcycles at the event, with an army tank also on show at the Wonthaggi recreation reserve.

Pink patrol at Inverloch SLSC ON Saturday, January 25, Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club hosted a morning tea to celebrate the contribution of females in the club whether as patrollers or supporters of active members. This was followed by a pink patrol as 2020 marks 40 years since females were permitted to gain their surf bronze medallion with Surf Life Saving Australia. Three club members were invited to share their lifesaving stories at the morning tea including current patroller Anna Kilborn who received her first surf bronze medallion in NSW in 1981. This was the first year that the Moruya SLSC allowed women to become active members, even though the club had operated since 1932. Anna spoke about how she represented her club as a belt-swimmer for the club’s R&R (rescue and resuscitation) team as well as enjoying the surf ski and rowing in the surf boat team during her membership. “Lifesaving has had a huge influence on my life and given myself and my children wonderful opportunities. Both my sons have come up through the Nipper program and have gone on to attain their bronze and silver medallions,” she said.

“My youngest recently attained the gold medallion, became a surf lifeguard and is currently a patrol manager at Inverloch SLSC.” “I regularly patrol with him and enjoy seeing how the surf lifesaving movement has a positive influence on young people’s lives.” The afternoon patrol was called the ‘pink patrol’ following on from other lifesaving clubs who have held similar patrols predominantly female led. The mission of a pink patrol is to celebrate the role that females past and present have played in shaping the lifesaving movement, and to acknowledge the contribution our female members have made in helping build operational capacity and provide positive female role models. During its 21 years of operation, Inverloch SLSC has been accustomed to having an equal ratio of male/female members in all facets of its operations. Female members have taken on opportunities and roles as they have progressed through the club, including nippers, age managers, patrollers, patrol captains, trainers, assessors, club captains, chief instructors, paid lifeguards, IRB drivers, officials, board members and club presidents. Inverloch SLSC has also had representation by three of its female members in the joint Life

PATROLLING IN PINK: Members of the Inverloch SLSC undertook a pink patrol on Saturday to acknowledge past and current female members. Saving Victoria and Sri Lanka training program, members and they are encouraged to take them as executive members at Life Saving Victoria and whether they are personal development or leadercurrently as a director of Life Saving Victoria. ship challenges. Opportunities are there for all of the club

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Sage takes centre stage

STUNNING STYLE: Sage Goldsbury pulled off brilliant turns all competition, and ck to snatch victory. saved her best til last as she completed a comeback

Daniel Renfrey PHILLIP Island’s Sage Goldsbury has followed up a successful 2019 with a win at the QLD pro surfing junior last week, firmly cementing herself as one to watch in youth surfing. The 16-year-old produced a sensational 9.35 out of 10 in the last minute of the final to win the women’s section of the tournament, ousting Ellie Harrison (Barwon Heads), Raya Campbell (Coolangatta), and Lily MacDonald (Freshwater). “I couldn’t really believe it, it was so exciting,” Sage said. “I wasn’t really going in with any expectations, but I obviously wanted to win.” It was an epic end to the final, with Sage pulling off some remarkable tricks and turns on a big wave to end the day. The young gun couldn’t hide her excitement after she completed her performance. “I knew that if I got the right wave, I could get the score,” she said. “I knew I had to go a bit harder to get it and when I landed my last turn, I was so stoked because I knew I was a chance.” While winning was exciting for the star surfer, it wasn’t the only highlight of the tournament. She also enjoyed the chance to catch up with friends from around the country and compete against the best the nation has to offer. “It was really exciting because I know a lot of the other surfers,” Sage said. “We’re all competitive and we all want to win so it’s a really good energy and atmosphere.” Sage couldn’t be happier with the tournament’s result, the win ensuring her the perfect start to the

Sage is now making her mark as one of the most promising young surfers in the country.

2020 20 season. With eight events overall for the year, shee is hoping to perform at her best in orderr to qualify for the WSL World Junior titles es and finish in at least the final eight for that tournament. “The top two girls for the year make it to the world titles so it was really good to gett such a great start,” she said. “I really just want to keep the momentum m going and work with my coaches to stayy consistent and keep improving.” If she can do that, there’s no reason why hy the budding champion surfer can’t make ake a splash at worlds later in the year.

JUNIOR UNIOR CHAMP: Sage Goldsbury was chuffed after her outstanding utstanding victory at the QLD pro ro surfing junior tournament last ast week.

Goannas fall to on-fire Geelong THE Gippsland Goannas over60s cricket team arrived at Myers Reserve in Bell Post Hill to take on Geelong recently. The ground was quick and the wicket patchy as the Geelong team won the toss and decided to bat. Rob Bacchetti and Gordon Cowling bowled the first five overs for 33 runs as the Geelong batsmen showed they meant business. Kevin Lanigan and Ian Southall replaced these two, retiring after facing 30 balls. At the 20 over drinks break they had taken the score through to 112, and three batsmen had already retired. Ray Smith and Peter Anton came into the attack after drinks, and Smith took the first wicket in the 22nd over. The score continued to mount, reaching 180 after 30 overs as Ken Bailey entered the attack. Smith deceived the number seven batsman for Ian Gibson to complete a smart stumping, and Anton and Cowling bowled out the last few overs. The final score for the Geelong innings was 2/234, which showed just how strong they are and how good the wicket was to bat on. Humidity was quite high as the Goannas commenced their innings after the lunch break. It was Bailey and Smith opening the innings brightly, but Smith was trapped lbw in the fifth

CLOSE CALL: Geelong’s Chris Carr plays to leg off Gordon Cowling while keeper Ian Gibson dives. over with 35 runs on the board. Col Carmody joined skipper Bailey who retired soon-after for a well-made 43 from just 28 balls. The score was 91 when Carmody was bowled for 21 in the 14th over, so the Goannas early bats were well inside the required run rate. Lanigan had compiled 20 when he was caught soon after, with Anton out in the next over. The score was 4/110 at the 20 over drinks break as Murray Moore and Southall combined to put on 45 runs. Southy was bowled for 18 in the 30th over (5/143), Moore caught for 38 in the 34th over

(6/164), Cowling run out 26 in the 39th over as Gibson and Bacchetti batted through to the end. A special mention must be made of Phill Higgins, who was ready to bat last, despite a groin injury. The Goannas innings finished at 7/203, which is a total that would win most veterans cricket 40-over games, but was not quite good enough against the strong Geelong team. The Goannas play the Warrandyte Vets at Churchill next Sunday, in their last home game of Ray Smith follows through a nice shot the season. Practice will continue at Glengarry on against Geelong. Unfortunately, his Goannas Wednesday from 4.45pm. side could not achieve a winning result.

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• B Grade

Zukovkis has his way with Poowong-Loch After setting a total of 277 last week, Club TYRONE Zukovskis produced a remarkable 7/27 with the ball for MDU at brought dominance with the ball on the weekend an impressive win against Inverloch. the weekend holding Poowong-Loch to to grab The Stingrays could only put together 44 runs 158 runs, six less than their target. in their innings, with Cornelis (3/6) and co causing While some of the Magpies players couldn’t get it together with the bat, the Knox brothers, who had 73 runs between them, and Hancock (42) did some damage for the visitors. It wasn’t enough though as Zukovskis began to rip their lineup apart, producing a great win for his side. A strong innings from Brendan Tomada (61) with the bat and from Nick Arnup (4/13) with the ball saw Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL make quick work of Foster at home. Chasing just 69, it wasn’t long before the Cougars had eclipsed the Tigers’ total, Tomada and Pickersgill (42) setting their side up for a 7/240 total. This saw Foster come in for a second innings, but they went for the haymaker and were quickly disposed of by Koony, with Arnup causing major issues for the order. A widespread effort from the Town attack saw the visitors hold off Kilcunda-Bass on Saturday. With Town setting the mark at 167 runs a couple weeks ago, the Sharks fancied their chances. It wasn’t to be though as only mid and tail enders Tapscott (28 not out) and Joseph (26) providing for major runs. Preston (3/31), Browne (2/27), Clark (2/15), Fixter (2/10) and Strybosch were too good for the Killy-Bass order in the end, ensuring they could only make 119 for the day.

B GRADE Town 167 d Kilcunda-Bass 119 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS: A McBride 14, R Gardiner 15, TC Smith 4, C Elliott 7, S Tapscott 28*, A Joseph 26, C Peckett 1, R Duff 4. Bowling: D Preston 3/31, S Browne 2/27, S Clark 2/15, P Jayasinghe 0/6, S Fixter 2/10, T Strybosch 1/23.

Club 277 d Inverloch 44 and 4/131 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS: W Stewart 4, B Debono 1, N Brayley 9, C Hart 4, D Cashin 7*, W Williams 5, JB Dennerley 5. Bowling: F West 2/9, S Williams 2/9, B Cornelis 3/6, M Sharp 2/13, R Todd 1/4, S Beaumont 0/1. Inverloch – 2nd INNINGS (following on): W Stewart 26, B Debono 52, D Cashin 26*, C Fisher 6, A Mujtaba 8, C

too many issues for their players at the crease. This meant Invy would need to follow on, and while Debono made a strong 52 runs, it was too little too late, Club achieving the win. A 65-run effort from Peter Dell saw OMK come out on top against Korumburra on Saturday. Scott Checkley (4/33) was in fine form with the ball for the Cobras but the attack could not halt the visitors enough for them to lose, Dell taking over and leading his team to the win. After only setting 94 last week, it was up to Imperials to prevent PI from winning, but they were unsuccessful in doing so. Wright made 30 for Island in their innings, the rest of the order chipping in enough to reach a declare total of 8/144. With each bowler grabbing a wicket in the next innings PI held a vulnerable Imps order to 49 BRILLIANT BOWLING: Will Croatto took a fantastic 4/8 for Nerrena on Saturday as his runs and grabbed the all-important win. Glen Alvie were unable to come close to Ner- side stormed to a convincing win. rena’s total of 9/259 at the weekend, Will Croatto taking 4/8 to help hold his opponent to just 89 runs. Proceedings started relatively positively for the visitors, with Smith (19), Hamilton (21) and Arney (18) all producing runs. It wasn’t long before the Nerrena attack led by Croatto had their way though, the Glen Alvie order being ripped to shreds, only making 89 runs as they were dealt a tough loss.

Hart 6*. Bowling: F West 0/18, R Todd 0/19, S Williams 0/11, B Cornelis 0/11, S Beaumont 2/36, M Sharp 0/10, L Earl 2/20, M Davey 0/4.

MDU 9/164 d Poowong-Loch 158 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS: C Knox 40, B Nicholls 12, J Knox 33, R Knox 1, M Hancock 42, T Sheedy 2, B Hall 1, J Derrick 11 A Miller 3. Bowling: P Vine 0/14, S McRae 0/43, T Zukovskis 7/27, C Hoober 0/23, M Hoober 0/19, K Sinclair 1/10, J Bright 0/19.

OMK – 1st INNINGS: A Busana 21, S Matthews 1, J Greenwood 4, N Cant 17, MJ Rowe 13, PJ Dell 65*, H James 22*. Bowling: S Checkley 4/33, M Patching 1/48, D Scott 1/31, RV Sinclair 2/6, JA Checkley 0/21, T Gale 0/16.

Phillip Island 8/144 d Imperials 94 and 10/49

Koonwarra L/RSL 7/240 d Foster 69 and 58

Imperials – 2nd INNINGS: B Van Rooy 4, S Vagg 15, K Materia 11, P McCaughan 13, M McGannon 1*, C Michael 1. Bowling: TS Niven 2/7, G Odgers 2/10, M Wright 2/6, P Heatley 1/13, A Tolley 2/2.

Foster – 2nd INNINGS: JG Smith 18, W Roffey 13, B Davy 2, J Davy 2, A Starret 5, G Collis 2, P Jervies 5*, B Cripps 3, S Roffey 2. Bowling: C McPhee 1/19, JA Pickersgill 3/18, N Arnup 4/13, B Tomada 2/7. OMK 8/157 d Korumburra 8/142.

Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS: S Smith 19, D Williams 4, A Hamilton 21, N Arney 18, J Burke 11, D Tiziani 1, J ONeill 1 Bowling: B Croatto 1/12, C Baudinette 1/0, C Dougherty 2/35, S Murphy 0/17, RL Giliam 1/9, WB Croatto 4/8.

Nick Arney slashed his way to a total of 18 for Glen Alvie before being dismissed by Will Croatto.

Nerrena 9/259 d Glen Alvie 89

• C Grade Division 1

Cougars claw past Nerrena Inverloch could only manage a total of 9/96 IT took Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL over 50 overs to surpass Nerrena’s day one to- against Korumburra at home on Saturday, falling tal of 143 on Saturday, with Justin Cook short of the required 132 runs and suffering a disappointing loss. scoring a strong 50 not out. Their innings started positively, with Sorensen Michael Collins bowled well for Nerrena, taking 4/39 in an impressive 21-over spell which included seven maidens. This was not enough for the visitors though, as Scrimshaw (22), Buckley (27), Rushton (20) and Cook all made solid contributions to give their team a winning total of 9/146 in a thrilling finish. Club’s 265 total proved too much for OMK to overcome despite a solid 8/225 effort. The away team’s first four batsmen – Quaife (31), Jeffries (34), White (44) and Hayes (59 not out) – produced the bulk of the runs for the side. Sean Roche (3/36) was in good form for Club however, and when the first four fell, OMK found the going tough. They were slowed significantly and by the end of the final session had managed 8/225, falling short and losing out.

scoring 44, but the Stingrays struggled significantly after his dismissal. Olden (4/19) and Churchill (3/27) both performed brilliantly with the ball for the visitors and were a big reason for their side’s eventual win, slowing Invy up and holding them to below 100 runs. MDU failed to eclipse Phillip Island’s 196 total away from home, turning in a total score of 135 by the end of day two. Ben Heppell was the standout at the crease for the Demons, playing a calm and collected innings to score 52 runs. There weren’t any other big scorers however, and with Michael Young in strong form and taking 4/35 for Island, MDU were prevented from reaching their target.

Steven Smith looked to be settled to begin Glen Alvie’s run chase, making a quick 19 runs, but was soon-after dismissed by a good ball from Ben Croatto.

• C Grade Division 2

Manning makes a tonne PHILLIP Island’s Josh Manning made 102 not out against Korumburra away from home to secure an easy victory on Saturday. He and Excell (64) put together a brilliant partnership to blow the Cobras out of the water and overcome their total of 84 in quick fashion. The side finished on 1/186, securing a great win. Glen Alvie was edged out by Club, after both teams struggled to make runs in each of their first innings. The home side declared for 140 after making just 52 in their first innings, confident it would be enough to defeat the Wonthaggi side, who had declared for 59 in their first session at the crease. It wasn’t to be though as Craig Harvey played

his way to 59 runs and led his team to a 4/140 total after 21 overs, winning the matchup. Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL played a positive 35 overs with the bat to score a winning total of 6/143 against Poowong-Loch away from home. Hancock, Bridle and Lambe had two wickets apiece for the Magpies but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars order did the required damage. Bohn (29), Hoekstra (28) and Lindsay (26) all played a solid innings as Koony made their way to a strong win. Kilcunda-Bass fell short against OMK on Saturday, falling at all out for 98, 60 runs short of their opponent’s total. Patrick Beadel bowled a sensational spell for OMK, taking 6/22 as the Sharks’ order struggled to put a prolonged partnership together, losing to a strong home outfit.

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• A Grade Division 1

Club holds off determined Island PHILLIP Island fell just short of Club’s Glen Alvie out for just 49. Mazurabani was the catalyst in the attack, tak248 total on Saturday, falling for 242 ing 5/18 with a sensational effort. in 74 overs against a strong home side This now meant OMK needed a small total to attack. get the win, and while Thomas (1/7) and De Silva The chase started positively, with PI’s early order providing composure and important runs. It wasn’t long before Club got the upper hand though, slowing down Island’s run rate with solid bowling. Joel Brann took control, producing a strong spell of 4/44 with the ball to hold off PI and get his team the win. Led by a Damien Symmons 45 not out innings, Nerrena overcame Inverloch’s total of 136 to record yet another win. Inverloch would have preferred a better start to defending their total, with Clark opening with a solid 38 runs for the visitors. The Stingrays did manage to slow the order however, but it wasn’t for long with Symmons making his presence felt at the crease as he hit six fours and a six on his way to an impressive 45. Andrew Donohue (2/29) was the standout with the ball for Inverloch but didn’t have enough support from the rest of the attack as Nerrena reached a winning total of 6/141. OMK only needed the last 10 overs of the day to defeat Glen Alvie, making a quick 41 runs to seal the deal. After declaring for 1/201, produced by brilliant performances from Williams (55), Wyatt (77 not out) and Mock (66 not out), the home side bowled

(1/14) bowled well for Glen Alvie, the home side quickly achieved victory. After being forced to follow-on, Korumburra was unable to eclipse the huge 344 total Town set last week. Perera was the main run-getter for Burra in their first innings, scoring 40, but his side could only make 140 as Jack Hume (3/5) caused problems with the ball. Perera was again in the zone during the next innings, scoring 41 runs and receiving strong support from Fernando, who had 33. Wickets from Hume, James and Andrew Lloyd, Madusanka and Perera held the visitors to 110 though, giving Town a convincing win.

BELOW RIGHT: James Lloyd bowled some solid spells against Korumburra on Saturday, taking two wickets for the day. BELOW LEFT: Ilan Osman was caught behind against Town on Saturday. His side struggled to put together a strong run chase in their loss.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 Club 248 d Phillip Island 242 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS S McIntyre lbw b J Brann .................... 2 ZR Brown c K Brann b R Birkett ...... 24 EM Richards c & b J Brann ............... 62 SL Rathnayake c RG Thomas b J Brann ..... 55 D Womersley c K Brann b M Thomas ......... 3 G Selby b J Brann ................................ 7 M Royal st K Brann b J Sheerin ........ 38 T Hornsby run out .............................. 21 HM Shawcross st K Brann b J Sheerin ....... 18 C Keerthisinghe run out ....................... 0 M Dennerly not out .............................. 0 Extras (nb 3, w 0, b 4, lb 4)................ 11 Total 242 (74.2 overs) Bowling: RG Thomas 13-0-0-53, J Brann 15-2-4-44, Z Macdermid 9-2-032 (2nb), R Birkett 8-2-1-19 (1nb), A Geyer 9-0-0-31, J Sheerin 10.2-2-2-35, M Thomas 10-2-1-20.

Nerrena 6/141 d Inverloch 136 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS M Clark c Y Jan b E Cousins ............. 38 D Baldi c K Rotthier b D Newman ...... 3 LJ Giliam c L Rankin b Y Jan .............. 1 T Wightman c K Rotthier b A Donohue...... 29 J Hoy c K Rotthier b A Donohue ......... 2 D Symmons not out ........................... 45 J Cann c W Taberner b J Strickland ... 14 C Salmon not out ................................. 4 Extras (nb 3, w 1, b 0, lb 1).................. 5 Total 6/141 (53 overs) Bowling: L Rankin 14-8-0-25 (2nb, 1w), Y Jan 9-2-1-27, D Newman 5-0-1-11, E Cousins 6-1-1-19, S Hayes 4-1-0-11 (1nb), A Donohue 13-4-2-29, J Donohue 1-0-0-4, J Strickland 1-0-1-9, H Smith

1-0-0-5.

Thomas 1-0-1-7.

OMK 1/201 and 2/41 d Glen Alvie 190 and 49

Town 6/344 d Korumburra 130 and 7/110

OMK – 1st INNINGS

Korumburra – 1st INNINGS I Osman c SU Perera b AL Trotto ........ 0 T Crocker b AL Trotto.......................... 7 D Lloyd retired not out ........................ 4 M Pererac SV Naotunnage b AD Lloyd...... 40 P Dunlevie run out ............................. 12 C Arnold lbw b J Hume ..................... 29 H Fernando c M Madusanka b J Hume ...... 12 KW Anderson c AL Trotto b J Hume ... 0 J Whiteside not out............................... 0 JJ Meade b J Lloyd ............................ 22 H McNeill b M Madusanka ................. 0 Extras (nb 0, w 2, b 0, lb 2).................. 4 Total 130 (45.2 overs) Bowling: J Lloyd 10-4-1-28 (1w), AL Trotto 8-3-2-24, A Ratnaike 5-2-0-4, AD Lloyd 5-0-1-26, M Madusanka 8.2-2-116, SU Perera 5-1-0-25 (2w), J Hume 4-1-3-5. Korumburra – 2nd INNINGS (following on) J Whiteside run out ............................ 14 T Crocker c M Madusanka b J Lloyd .. 2 I Osman c D Burge b J Hume .............. 0 H Fernando b AD Lloyd .................... 33 M Perera c J Lloyd b SU Perera......... 41 P Dunlevie b M Madusanka ................. 2 C Arnold not out................................... 8 KW Anderson c J Lloyd b M Madusanka ..... 5 JJ Meade not out .................................. 0 Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 1, lb 0).................. 4 Total 7/110 (30 overs) Bowling: J Hume 6-2-1-21 (1nb), J Lloyd 4-0-1-18, M Madusanka 9-2-2-20, AD Lloyd 3-0-1-25 (1w), D Hume 2-10-2 (1nb), SU Perera 6-1-1-24.

RL Williams c W Luke b C Honeysett......... 55

T Wyatt not out................................... 77 DP Mock not out ................................ 66 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 3).................. 3 Total 1/201 (dec) (34 overs) Bowling: S De Silva 13-3-0-47, J Hull 3-1-0-22, B Thomas 3-0-0-30, W Luke 1-0-0-3, C Honeysett 6-0-1-31, DI Magana Arachchige 4-0-0-26, J Hales 4-0-0-39. Glen Alvie – 2nd INNINGS RJ Slade c J Cochrane b T Muzarabani .......... 1 B McRae c RL Williams b T Keily ...... 0 J Schulz c A Rose b T Muzarabani ...... 6 C Honeysett c RL Williams b T Muzarabani .. 28 S De Silva c A Rose b T Keily ............. 0 DI Magana Arachchige c A Rose b T Muzarabani . 5 J Hales b RL Williams ......................... 1 B Thomas c T Wyatt b T Muzarabani .. 0 W Luke b RL Williams ........................ 1 J Hull c T Keily b RL Williams............ 2 J Thomas not out .................................. 0 Extras (nb 0, w 2, b 0, lb 3).................. 5 Total 49 (29.2 overs) Bowling: T Muzarabani 15-7-5-18, T Keily 9-4-2-22 (2w), RL Williams 5.24-3-6. OMK – 2nd INNINGS J Cuman c RJ Slade b S De Silva ........ 1 E Lamers not out ................................ 25 A Rose c B McRae b J Thomas.......... 10 J Lamers not out ................................... 3 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 1).................. 2 Total 2/41 (10.2 overs) Bowling: J Hull 4-1-0-14, S De Silva 4-1-1-14 (1nb), B McRae 1.2-0-0-5, J

LDCA Ladders A Grade - Division 1

Foster..............54 0.7029

OMK ............110 Nerrena .........108 Town ..............84 Phillip Is. ........80 Club ................78 Inverloch ........62 Korumburra ....24 Glen Alvie ........6

Kilcunda-Bass ...48 0.7440

1.7751 1.5360 1.6525 1.2827 1.2209 0.8755 0.5150 0.3462

A Grade - Division 2 Imperials ......106 Koony L/RSL....96 MDU ..............84 Poowong-Loch ..60 Foster..............54 Kilcunda-Bass 12

2.0608 1.6288 0.7474 1.3642 0.7831 0.3425

Inverloch ........42 Poowong-Loch .. 42 Glen Alvie ......30 Imperials ..........6

0.7700 0.6059 0.4930 0.4428

C Grade - Division 1 Phillip Is .......110 Club ..............102 OMK ..............90 Nerrena ...........72 Koony L/RSL....66 Korumburra ....60 Inverloch ........24 MDU ..............12

1.9458 1.1996 1.6667 0.8111 0.9874 0.8825 0.4883 0.5682

C Grade - Division 2

• A Grade Division 2

Bardwell’s innings wins it for Magpies POOWONG-Loch achieved an important win against MDU on Saturday with Jacob Bardwell’s 88-run innings leading the side to a total of 6/173. Hasindu Waduge bowled a strong spell for the Demons at home, taking 4/42. He was not able to quell Bardwell however, who for the most part had his way with the MDU attack and led his team past the Demons’ total of 146. The home side had to attempt a comeback late in the day and got off to a great start with Waduge making 29 not out. It was too late though, and the Magpies were given the win at day’s end. Scott Williams bowled well for the Sharks against Imperials, producing three maidens in Jason Kennedy took 5/63 against Foster to nine overs. give Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL a solid win in B Manicaro c J Toner b M Allott ......... 2 S Arnup lbw b JM Bardwell............... 15 day two of their matchup. A GRADE DIVISION 2 l Smith c R Johnston b M Allott........... 6 HB Waduge not out ............................ 29 The Tigers had 146 to chase and liked their B Davison not out ................................ 5 Extras (nb 3, w 2, b 0, lb 0).................. 5 Koonwarra L/RSL 146 Total 1/52 (17 overs) Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 0, lb 0).................. 1 chances heading into the day, but the Cougar atand 3/28 d Foster 130 Total 3/28 (9 overs) Bowling: AC Jenkins 4-1-0-11 (2nb), tack soon had its way with the home team. Bowling: M Garland 2-1-1-4, K Davy D Brain 4-2-0-6, M Allen 2-0-0-7 (1w), Foster – 1st INNINGS Josh Toner scored an impressive 56 runs, but it M Allott c J Kennedy b TP Elliott........ 2 2-1-0-5, M Jones 2-0-0-9, M Allott 2-0- JM Bardwell 3-1-1-19 (1w), B Monson 2-1-0-6, S Magnusson 1-0-0-2 (1nb), A was not enough as his side was dismissed on 130, T Crawford c J Hughes b J Kennedy ... 2 2-4, J Chaseling 1-0-0-6 (1w). Miller 1-0-0-1. J Toner c S Hughes b J Kennedy........ 56 Poowong-Loch 6/173 d giving the visitors a brilliant win. R Johnston c J Stockdale b J Kennedy. 5 MDU 146 and 1/52 Imperials 4/265 d Dimithri Perera scored a fantastic 106 not out J Bright c S Hughes b I Darshana ........ 7 Kilcunda-Bass 142 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS for Imperials in their win over Kilcunda-Bass, his B Coates c J Hughes b J Kennedy ..... 15 S Magnusson c M Martin b HB Waduge .... 10 Imperials – 1st INNINGS J Chaseling c B Perry b TP Elliott ..... 19 team’s total of 4/265 smashing their opponent’s H Griggs c B Davison b TP Elliott....... 8 M Adderley c MJ Olden b C Cary ....... 9 T Sauvarin lbw b J Mahood ............... 35 JM Bardwell c M Cantwell b S Arnup ......... 88 J Ginnane b J Mahood........................ 26 142 tally. K Davy b J Kennedy ............................ 3 A Miller lbw b HB Waduge ............... 12 MJ McGrath lbw b H Berry ............... 22 The home side started its run chase brightly, M Garland run out (J Hughes, C Riseley) ..... 1 M Allen c T Sinclair b HB Waduge ... 14 D Perera not out ............................... 106 M Jones not out .................................... 6 with Sauvarin (35) and Ginnane (26) opening N Findlay not out ............................... 18 D Ginnane b H Berry ......................... 26 Extras (nb 0, w 2, b 4, lb 0).................. 6 B Monson c & b C Cary ...................... 8 GA Sauvarin not out........................... 29 well. Total 130 (52.1 overs) 0, w 7, b 2, lb 5)................ 14 Extras (nb 5, w 1, b 14, lb 1).............. 21 After they were both dismissed by Manhood, Bowling: J Kennedy 23.1-5-5-63, TP Extras (nbTotal 6/173 (dec) (66.4 overs) Total 4/265 (66 overs) Elliott 6-2-3-21 (2w), I Darshana 13-3Perera stepped to the crease. Bowling: C Cary 11-3-1-33, HB Waduge Bowling: C Davidson 7-1-0-27 (1nb), 1-24, C Buckland 2-0-0-7, B Perry 1-014.4-4-4-42, DA Mathews 16-10-0-29, DB Bettles 14-2-0-36, H Berry 11-1-2The star batsman did major damage, ripping 0-1, B Davison 7-4-0-10. G Sameera 3-1-0-7, N Eddy 9-1-0-19, B 47 (3nb), JD McMahon 8-0-0-23, J Maseven balls to the boundary for four and hammer- Koonwarra L/RSL – 2nd INNINGS Cantwell 5-1-0-27, S Arnup 7-3-1-9 hood 14-2-2-64, S Williams 9-3-0-29 C Buckland not out ............................ 13 ing one six, his team coming away with a straightMDU – 2nd INNINGS (1nb, 1w), J Tregear 3-0-0-24. C Riseley c K Davy b M Garland ........ 1 N Eddy not out ..................................... 3 forward win.

B Grade - Division 1 OMK ............114 Phillip Is. ......100 Korumburra ....92 Club ................90 Koony L/RSL....80 MDU ..............60 Town .............60 Nerrena ...........54

2.4097 .7591 1.9895 1.7317 1.3590 1.0343 0.9108 1.0207

Club ..............104 OMK ............102 Town ............102 Phillip Is .........84 Kilcunda-Bass ...48 Koony L/RSL....36 Poowong-Loch ..36 Korumburra ....30 Glen Alvie ......18

2.2679 1.7632 1.2343 1.8662 0.9198 0.7551 0.6719 0.4450 0.5142

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 12 - February 1st & 8th Home team Grade A1 Phillip Island Korumburra Glen alvie Nerrena

v v v v

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

Inverloch OMK L’gatha Town Club

Cowes Kor Turf Butch West Leon Turf

G Laird K Scrimshaw L White J Curry J O’reilly A Stride T Rogers

Grade A2 Kilcunda-Bass v Foster Poowong-Loch v Imperials

Koony RSL

v MDU

Bass 1 Loch Koonwarra

Grade B Foster OMK Inverloch L’gatha Town MDU Imperials Glen Alvie

v v v v v v v

Nerrena Poowong Loch Kilcunda-Bass Korumburra Koony RSL Club Phillip Island

FGC Outtrim Inv Turf Scorp 1 Meeniyan East Campus Won Rec

I Richards M Heenan L O’brien L Harmer G Wightman N Grabham N Barnes

Grade C1 MDU Korumburra Nerrena OMK

v v v v

Inverloch Phillip Island Club Koony RSL

Dumbalk Kor Sec Coll Nerrena Digger Park

G Parkinson G Adams w/2 G Wyatt TBA

Grade C2 Koony RSL L]gatha Town Phillip Island Club Glen Alvie

v v v V v

Korumburra OMK Kilcunda-Bass Poowong-Loch Bye

Mary McKillop Scorp 2 Newhaven McMahon

TBA TBA T Carman TBA

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

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Regatta racers create Australia Day buzz THE water at Inverloch was filled with refurbished wooden dinghies on Saturday and Sunday, as the South Gippsland Yacht Club held its Inverloch Classic wooden dinghy regatta.

water and wind but we’ve got a lot of rescue people, so it’s been fine,” Wayne said. “The weather has been really good though, so we’ve seen a lot of solid racing.” The season, which ends in April, has been a positive one for the club thus far, with a strong number of racers participating in each event. For the club, the regatta provided for yet another successful weekend in the water. “It’s been really good so far, we’ve had some great weather and no disasters, so it’s been a successful season,” Wayne said. The club’s next big event will be the Eastern Region Regatta, held from February 8-9.

Around 40 boats took place over the Saturday and Sunday events, with Australia Day playing host to the biggest race. Commodore Wayne Smith was thrilled with the event and its turnout. “The number of people in the yard, we’ve got double what we usually get, which is great,” he said. “It’s a bit of a celebration of wooden dinghies that have been locked in sheds and revived, so it’s FLYING THE FLAG: (L-R) Pete Kiely, commodore Wayne Smith and Henry Mueller had good to see people get them out on the water and a blast at the Inverloch Regatta on Australia Day. p on display.” Participants enjoyed two days of racing and social events, with a Saturday barbecue and a main event dinner at the Inverloch Golf Club on Sunday night. The event added to Australia Day celebrations for the community and provided extra buzz around town and at the club. “Australia Day weekend is the closest long weekend in summer so it’s a good opportunity for us,” Wayne said. “The main race is on Australia Day, which adds a bit of excitement.” Each racer persisted through what were occasionally rough conditions out in the water. With a sizeable crowd watching on however, most of them were able to complete the races and Racers struggled at times to hold direction come away satisfied. and keep their boats intact as conditions were “Some of the old boats struggled in the rough rough on Sunday. Many participants hit the water at Inverloch to compete in entertaining races.

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