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Racing, a parade and all that jazz SOUTH Gippsland was packed full of entertaining events over the weekend, with highlights including the Inverloch Jazz Festival and the Stony Creek Cup. During the jazz festival parade on Saturday, groovy group the Invy Horn Jam band (pictured above) won the prize for best jazz music themed entrant.

At the Stony Creek Cup (pictured left), Carol Robinson and Sharon Barnes from Foster enjoyed their day at the races with a glass of champagne. Check more Cup coverage on pages 4 and 51 and jazz festival photos on page 6.

LOCH COP SURVIVES A POLICE officer survived a frightening crash that left the front of his vehicle on the edge of a bridge at Loch on Saturday.

Aussie winners: Mick Johnston, Terry Ginnane and trainer Darren Weir were winners at Flemington on Saturday. For more details see page 50.

• Korumburra children’s centre officially opens - page 5. • New hope for Wonthaggi stadium - page 7.

Leading Senior Constable Gary Slink of Loch Police was travelling west in a police vehicle on the South Gippsland Highway, east of Loch, when police said an oncoming vehicle veered across double white lines and collided with his Ford Territory at 5.15pm.

The oncoming vehicle, a Nissan Patrol, was being driven by a Stony Creek man. Airbags were deployed in both vehicles and both drivers sustained minor injuries. “It’s not uncommon with police being on the road so often for them to be involved in accidents,� Wonthaggi Police Sergeant Glenn Birt said.

Police are investigating the accident and were yet to directly interview the parties involved when The Star went to print.

Police believe the Stony Creek driver was momentarily distracted, causing him to take his eyes off the road.

Still alive: Leading Senior Constable Gary Slink of Loch Police survived a collision with an oncoming vehicle on the South Gippsland Highway at Loch on Saturday afternoon.

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“THE STAR” Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - PAGE 3

Police quash dog theft ring rumour

By Sarah Vella POLICE have assured pet owners there is no indication a dog stealing ring is working in the area, following several reports of stolen dogs in the past month.

While dogs have been reported missing from across the South Gippsland and Bass Coast areas recently, Acting Sergeant Ian Bruhn from Wonthaggi Police said there was no trend developing.

He said there had not been an increase in recent dog thefts and described reported thefts from the past few months as “isolated cases”.

“There has been no suggestion there is a dog

Still missing: Indy, a Jack Russell, was stolen from Inverloch and bundled into a passing car.

A reward has been offered for her return.

napping ring in the area,” he said.

Acting Sgt Bruhn said police are investigating the theft of a female Jack Russell puppy from an Inverloch address.

He said while it can be difficult to determine if a dog has been stolen, there is a clear, independent witness in this case.

“A couple stopped and got out of their car and the female allegedly took the dog,” he said.

The dog’s owner David Rose said the puppy had escaped the yard and was at the front of the property when the theft occurred.

“A passerby walking his dog at the time said a car pulled up, a man and a woman jumped out and scooped her up, threw her in the car and took off,” he said.

It has been reported that before allegedly taking the dog, the woman made several complimentary remarks about the puppy.

A massive effort to locate the dog is currently under way, including a reward of $500 for any information that leads to her return.

Mr Rose and his wife have informed all local pounds, pet stores and vets in the area of the missing pet.

“We have large signs on side of our cars on the Bass Highway. Anything with our telephone number is a good thing,” he said.

“By offering a large reward, there is a really good chance someone will twig to the dog.

“She was four days off being microchipped, but I don’t think it would have made a difference.

The person obviously swooped on the dog and I am not confident she will be returned.”

Anyone with information regarding the missing puppy can phone Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Impressed: Wonthaggi’s Aileen Huitema and Anthony Jones were excited to be at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine on Friday to check out the touring Bugatti Club. More than 20 Bugatti cars were on display during the Bass Coast tour, which piqued the interest of many locals.

Woman hit by car A WONTHAGGI woman was hit by a by alcohol or speed related issues. They were yet to interview the driver when The Star went to car in Wonthaggi yesterday (Tuesday).

The woman in her late seventies was walking print. The driver was not injured.

The woman was walking on the edge of the on Edgar Street at 8.10am when she was hit by a Mitsubishi sedan being driven by an 18 year old road due to there being no footpath in the street.

Wonthaggi man travelling to work.

The woman was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries and immediately entered surgery.

A MAN died after a single vehicle crash Police do not believe the accident was caused in Wilsons Promontory National Park on

Prom fatality

Business boost promise • Mayor pledges long awaited help • Community demands council action

by Brad Lester and Helen Bowering

reinvigorate business.

Contributor Christine King commented: “I hope you take these comments to the shire. Not just leave SOUTH Gippsland Shire them here on Facebook.”

The Star has tried to give a snapCouncil will step up its focus shot of the hundreds of great comon economic development. ments Facebook users offered to The move comes in the wake of help grow business, fill empty shops, community concern over the many encourage people and businesses to empty shops in Leongatha and other relocate here, and to reinvigorate Letowns, and the ongoing impact of the ongatha. downturn in the dairy industry.

Some of the main themes comMayor Cr Ray Argento said, in ing through were a need for greater council’s proposed 2017-18 budget collaboration between council, Leonopening remarks, “We need to couple gatha Chamber of Commerce and Inour good work on the advocacy front • South Gippsland dustry, business owners, community with an increased emphasis on eco- Shire Council mayor groups and residents. nomic development.”

Contributors suggested better Argento.

Cr Ray The mayor’s comments came as public transport and the return of the council officers did not respond to nutrain, more carparks in town, more land released for merous requests by The Star since February 1 for industrial and commercial development, and the details about what council’s economic development need for big retail chain stores in town, with many team was doing to attract new businesses to Leonsuggesting Kmart. gatha, how it was planning to address the dearth of Others called for shops selling shoes, clothes for businesses in Leongatha’s central business district, teens and bigger sizes, as well as restaurants and enand how it was helping landlords to fill empty shops, tertainment venues for families, teens and children, among other questions. more festivals and events, and making Leongatha an The Star was told answers would come via email RV friendly town. by certain days, but these days always passed without the promised response.

In his budget comments, Cr Argento said council “must support our existing industries to be adaptive HOW contributors to The Star’s Faceand attract new industries to the region”. book page believed Leongatha could be “While agriculture underpins our local economy, reinvigorated: it is augmented by the food production, value-addJim McDonald: “Transport is a major issue. You ing and manufacturing sectors. There is also great cannot sell anything to people who cannot access potential for arts, culture and tourism in South your shop and even the locals find it hard to get into Gippsland,” he said. town. I would propose pushing VicTrack to lease the “We believe there is a bright future in South Leongatha line to a private consortium for $1 for 99 Gippsland. We just need to have everything in place years. To sweeten the deal they would have the right to harness it.” to bring foreign workers in to build the line as cheap How council will do that remains to be seen and as possible. When the town is easier to access from no doubt the community is eagerly awaiting coun- our major cities, more people will choose to visit.” cil’s response.

Mary-Ellen Cantieni: “If we could bring back Council will abide by the State Government’s the train to Melbourne, city people would be able rate cap and keep rate increases to two percent next to move here and commute to work. If you bring financial year. people here to live, business will follow.”

Council is likely to vote on whether to release Skye Brodie: “You’re missing the fun part! We the proposed budget for public comment at the next need somewhere to eat that’s not a pub, somewhere council meeting on Wednesday, March 22. to go for a drink such as a nice bar! Bring some life People passionate about Leongatha have flooded into the streets with a market, even a festival every The Star’s Facebook page with inspirational ideas to now and then.”

Community speaks out

Belinda Mason: “Up here we have RV friendly sites. It’s free when you produce a receipt from something you’ve brought in the town that’s over $10. Nomads are looking for free camping places and with everything at your fingertips.”

David Brereton: “If you’re seriously want shops filled, a gathering of the shire, all the councillors, the chamber of commerce and an open meeting for any one from the community including clubs, sporting groups, shop owners and workers, clubs, real estate agents, charities, hoteliers, motel and park owners, etc to find out all their ideas but most importantly the owners of the empty shops.”

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

Noelene Cosson: “Tourism is one of the best things that any town can do. There is a huge number of travelling RV (recreation vehicles), mostly fully self contained, travelling around the country, but South Gippsland is doing very little to encourage them to stay in our towns. We need to provide low cost places for overnight stays. These people spend money in the town but only if they are encouraged to stay. RV Friendly towns are popping up all over the country particularly where towns were dying for a variety of reasons and this is putting them back on the map. Korumburra is working on becoming an RV friendly town at present to attract this market.”

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

You would be getting huge revenue from rates once land is subdivided, each year.”

Brenton Williams: “Leongatha is not going to start growing until the shire put in more industrial land and attract businesses. Give the land away if they have to and make it up in the rates they will generate.”

Mark Proby: “A shire that does what’s best to grow the community, not hold it back.”

Linzi Wearne: “All these great ideas but will anything actual happen?”

Saturday.

A female driver and male passenger were travelling along Wilsons Promontory Road when the driver lost control of the car on a bend while travelling south towards Tidal River.

The vehicle rolled onto its side at around 11.30am.

The married couple from England was holidaying in Australia.

They were on an organised group car tour travelling around Gippsland when the accident occurred.

The male, aged in his 60s, died at the scene.

The female, also in her 60s, was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries.

Major Collision Investigation Unit police attended the scene and will further investigate the circumstances around the crash.

Foster Police were at the scene for nine hours.

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Best dressed: the winners of the Influence on Dusk Fashions on the Field were awarded at the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday. From left, men’s winner Steve Perryman from Mount Eliza, women’s winner Sari Woods from Melbourne, Judy Stone from Influence on Dusk in Leongatha and best dressed couple Jess Holmes and Ritchie McGrath from Leongatha.

Early start: in fine form early at the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday were, from left, Jake Hoy, Tyler Shanahan, Kaila Bentvelzen, Andy McKinnon, Ryan Bentvelzen, Jarrod Hoy, Fergus Warren, Leanne Hoy and Laura Browne.

Fashion wins at Stony Cup THIS year’s Influence on Dusk Fashions on the Field event was hotly contested at the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday, with well dressed women, men and couples all taking to the catwalk.

The event was ably emceed by Inverloch’s Kerrie Giles on the day, in front of a large crowd and under a blazing sun.

After several heats and some frivolity, the best dressed lady was named as Sari Woods of Melbourne, who received a $1000 voucher from Influence on Dusk boutique in Leongatha, among

other prizes.

Runner up was Karlie Owen of Cranbourne South.

Steve Perryman wore a fantastic plaid jacket and floral tie to be named best dressed man. He was awarded with a $250 Ladbrokes betting voucher and other prizes.

South Gippsland Water managing director Phillipe du Plessis was named runner-up in his flashy blue suit.

The best dressed couple was Leongatha’s Jess Holmes and Ritchie McGrath, who won a night’s accommodation at Bayview Studio in Inverloch.

Sara Gillbee and Corey Buxton were the second best dressed couple on the day. ►For more Stony Creek cup coverage, turn to page 51.

Lovely ladies: from left, Kaetche Park from Leongatha, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath and Renee McLennan from InStylish pals: from left, Bec Hopwood from Korumburra, Ange Hackett from Leongatha and verloch were looking gorgeous at the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday.

Elle Vanagtmaal from Korumburra frocked up for the Stony Creek races on Sunday.

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“THE STAR” Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - PAGE 5

Win for children

By Jessica Anstice

THE staff and volunteers of Karmai Community Children’s Centre at Korumburra were praised at the official opening of the centre on Friday.

will offer an additional 20 ongoing positions over the life of the project.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, who attended the opening, said the project was another example of the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting sustainable long term economic development in Australia’s regions.

“The new purpose built children’s centre will provide 120 places for early learning and long day care, addressing the growing needs of this vibrant community,” he said.

“Not only will the facility provide much needed quality services for families with young children but also 20 ongoing jobs will be created to operate the centre, providing a welcome economic boost within the local community.

“Particular congratulations must go to the Karmai Children’s Centre Committee, that fought so hard to ensure the construction of this vital community asset.”

Victorian Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford said the new children’s centre was an energy efficient building with a range of technologies, with the aim to be cost positive.

There is a 10 kW solar panel on the roof, computer controlled climate systems and a rain sensor to automatically close windows.

The $5.35 million was completed in December 2016.

“We had a wonderful turnout at the opening and I am not surprised,” South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento said.

“This project has involved committed collaboration between all levels of government and community organisations.

“The Karmai Community Children’s Centre would not be here today if it were not for a driven group of passionate community members wanting the best for our children.

“It’s a project that has taken eight years to come to fruition with the passion, support and efforts of so many mums and dads, centre staff, committee, community members and the South Gippsland Shire Council.”

The Federal and State governments each provided $1.6 million, South Gippsland Shire Council contributed $2.05 million and the Karmai Community Children’s Centre Inc. invested $100,000.

“The centre is a great asset to the Korumburra community and we are very privileged to have this standard of facility for our children,” Cr Lorraine Brunt said.

The centre includes three long day care rooms with children’s bathroom facilities, two early learning rooms, two interchangeable maternal and specialist consulting rooms, one play space, four meeting rooms, one kitchen, three kitchenettes and one laundry, public toilet facilities with all ability access, separate staff amenities, storage areas, three outdoor undercover play areas and car parking for 40 vehicles.

The centre provides childcare, kindergarten, maternal child health, out of school care and vocational education/training opportunities in the Cubby house: from left, Patrick Kinder and Jesinta Eadie have a ball at Karmai Commuone location.

Construction created 21 jobs and the centre nity Children’s Centre.

Official opening: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento, president of the Karmai Community Children’s Centre board of management Bron Beach, Cr Lorraine Brunt and former council director of corporate and community services Jan Martin attended the Karmai Community Children’s centre official opening on Friday.

Lightning starts fire FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a tree fire at Outtrim on Sunday, after the gum was hit by lightning.

Kongwak Fire Brigade was called to the property after the fire at noon and was helped by Leongatha South brigade.

The tree was hollow and burning inside, so firefighters used about eight truck loads of foam and water - approximately 24,000 litres.

The CFA returned the next morning with a thermal imaging camera from Korumburra brigade to identify any further hot spots.

The property owner provided a teleboom and operator to assist the CFA and was pleased the tree was saved.

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Jazz fest hits right note

By Sarah Vella THIS year’s Inverloch Jazz Festival kicked off on Saturday with a grand parade that attracted a huge amount of participation from local community groups.

Well done: Senator Derryn Hinch, far left, was in Inverloch on Saturday as one of the judges for the jazz festival parade entrants. He is pictured with members of the Inverloch Library Community, the winning entrant in the creativity in entertainment section. From left, Bellamy Murfin-Barden, Darby Burge, Ethan Atkinson, Kaylene Eaton, Shelli Murfin and Mr Chase, Jerriah Murfin-Barden, Ian and Caroline Wright and Carrie Sullivan.

Green thumbs: Inverloch Garden Club members, from left, Lorraine Manson, Beryl Millman, Joan Cavallaro, Maureen Gallagher, Robyn Allen, Carol Woodford, Jenny Dodds, Joyce Hutchinson, Barbara Ripley and Liz Catt were dressed to impress for the Inverloch Jazz Festival grand parade on Saturday.

On wheels: vintage vehicles are a highlight of the Inverloch Jazz Festival grand parade every year.

Festival president Clive Budd said guest judge senator Derryn Hinch and Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield were impressed with the amount of community involvement in the festival.

Mr Budd said band Invy Horn Jam, the Inverloch Garden Club and the Bass Coast Baton Twirlers were some of the winners on the day.

“The crowd was up on last year and I think the variety of bands that performed during the festival was enjoyed by everyone,” he said.

“It appeared everyone had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.”

The festival attracts many visitors, which Mr Budd said benefits not just the community groups involved in the festival, but also local businesses.

“It truly is a community festival,” he said.

Next year will be the 25th annual festival and Mr Budd said organisation was already underway to make it the biggest and best yet.

“Next year’s festival will see the return of the red piano, more venues and other exciting additions,” he said.

“It is a bit early to say exactly what is going to be happening but it will be held at the same time, on the March long weekend.”

The parade featured the Bass Coast Highway Patrol police motorcycles, Rowdy the Recycle Bin, Bass Coast Baton Twirlers and then the marching music of the Wonthaggi Citizens Band.

Before the parade and afterwards, the Inverloch jazz band, Invy Horn Jam, entertained the crowd, and also marched with music in the parade.

The parade, organised by Inverloch Rotary

Talented bunch: from left, members of Invy Horn Jam, Burt Milligan, Dave Ewart, Paul Stampton, Tom Murray-White and Judy Stampton, were ready to play in the Inverloch Jazz Festival grand parade on Saturday.

Amazing art on show THE 31st annual Inverloch Art Show was held across the weekend, with Phillip Island artist Jill Rogers and Wonthaggi’s Ken Griffiths picking up major prizes.

Twist and shout: the Bass Coast Baton Twirlers were excited to be a part of the Inverloch Jazz Festival’s grand parade on Saturday morning, including, back from left, Tahlia and Cassie Raschle, Siobhan Beecroft, Chelsea Wass and Lily Smith and front, from left, Katie Turton, Laura Smith, Eleanor Smith and April Wass.

The art show is run by a small committee, passionate about raising money for the food box program, run by the Bass Coast Health Family Support Centre.

Jill Rogers won several awards, including the Bass Coast Shire Council Your Art Collection (YAC ) award of $1000 and an opportunity to compete for $5000 later in the year.

She is a regular exhibitor in Bass Coast art shows and was thrilled to achieve her first YAC win, with her painting Minah Swansong.

“I am overwhelmed and very pleased. I am happy to be a part of it,” she said.

Ms Rogers will now go on to display her work in the YAC exhibition with four other artists, held in September.

The winning artist of the YAC exhibition will receive $5000 and their work will be acquired for the Bass Coast Shire Council’s art collection.

Ken Griffiths won best in show with his painting.

Well done: from left, secretary of the Inverloch Art Show committee Sarah Spencer Smith and Rhyll artist Jill Rogers, who won the Bass Coast Shire Council Your Art Collection award at the Inverloch Art Show on Saturday. Ms Rogers received a $1000 prize and the chance to enter the Your Art Collection exhibition, held in September.

Club, delighted club president Rosa Turner.

“This was Rotary’s best parade with more than 30 community groups participating with over 300 people taking part and also more than 40 vehicles. The parade went for almost an hour through the main streets of Inverloch,” she said.

All groups receive a Rotary Community Grant of $100 for participating.

All emergency services were involved with Police, CFA, the SES and the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club.

Community groups included staff, parents and students from Inverloch’s playgroup, pre-school and primary school walked the distance in great style.

The Inverloch Garden Club was best in parade and received a cheque of $400 from Senator Derryn Hinch.

Winner of best based on jazz music was Indy Horn Jam and best for creativity in entertainment was awarded to the Inverloch Library Community.

Best children’s entrant was the Bass Coast Baton Twirlers.

The parade expanded this year with new entrants: YMCA, the Inverloch Library Community, Bass Coast Baton Twirlers and Connections Church.

The parade was supported by the Bass Coast Historical Auto Club and the South Gippsland Vintage Car Club, with just about every member arriving with their prized vehicles. The parade concluded with the emergency vehicles sirens blasting as they exited.

Rowdy the Recycle Bin moved through the market crowd after the parade to promote Bass Coast Shire Council’s recycling campaign.

Mr Budd said the festival committee was keen to enlist more members, particularly from the local area.

“We would really like to build up our numbers this year, so it would be great to get some local people on the committee to help out,” he said.

“Anyone interested in becoming a member can send me an email at info@inverlochjazzfestival.com.”

Turtle power: Inverloch and District Pre-school students Eleanor Trease and Stella Carlisle had their sea creatures ready for the Inverloch Jazz Festival grand parade on Saturday morning.

“THE STAR” Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - PAGE 7

Second chance for highball facility

By Tayla Kershaw THE Wonthaggi highball basketball facility has been thrown a lifeline.

With funding opportunities still available, Bass Coast Shire Council will vote whether to rescind its decision to reject State Government funding to develop a sports stadium at tonight’s meeting (March 15).

Bass MLA Brian Paynter said he felt confident a positive decision would come out of the meeting.

“I think council has all the information it needs now and we will get a good outcome,” he said.

“Council can’t miss an opportunity like this.

Opportunities like these don’t come around too often and this is a facility the community desperately needs.

“Not only would it benefit Wonthaggi, it would benefit the whole shire. They aren’t asking for design contracts. They want council to apply for an expression of interest so they can proceed.”

Mr Paynter has been advocating for the highball facility and met with the Wonthaggi Amateur Basketball Association last week.

“The association has got huge support for this stadium. It is important to them that they have somewhere where they can play basketball,” he said.

“At the moment they have a shared court at the YMCA, and they train at the (Wonthaggi Secondary College) Dudley campus. There’s no seating, no change rooms and they can’t host any tournaments

Support: Bass MLA Brian Paynter met with the many members of the Wonthaggi Amateur Basketball Association, who are in desperate need of a new facility. so they are always travelling.

“Even so, they have had unbelievable success – but this is about so much more than that. It’s about giving everyone the opportunity to play. Without the right facilities, it really limits the number of people

long run.

“This centre will be for the people. It’s not just about basketball and it’s not just about Wonthaggi,” she said.

“There are 1400 students at Wonthaggi Secondary College and only 25 percent live in Wonthaggi.

That’s a whopping 75 percent coming from different towns that will use this stadium,” she said.

“For the stadium to be viable, it would need to be used by other entities. Therefore, it could be used for entertainment purposes, markets, school concerts than 100,” he said. and other sports.

“The residents are deflated and angry; they can’t “Unfortunately we see a lot of bad social indibelieve this has happened. We had 37 objectors from cators like falling out of school and teen pregnancy. a small pool of residents and I believe we put up a This stadium will not solve these issues, but it will go pretty good case.” a long way to rectifying some of the statistics.”

Despite the outcome, Mr Thorbecke said resiMr Paynter encouraged the association to keep endents felt they had done their best. gaging with council and continuing the conversation.

“This has been an ongoing battle for eight years.

“We will be getting as many people as we can to This developer has taken us to VCAT four times the meeting (tonight) and hopefully get a good rewith his ideas. We can say unequivocally that we sult,” Ms Garnham said. gave it our best shot. Everybody is devastated, but The council meeting will begin at 5pm tonight at we can say that much,” he said. the council chamber in Wonthaggi.

“We can also say council gave it its best shot too.

It had a good lawyer at VCAT and it did its best.

This childcare centre will be a thorn in council’s side forever.

“Unfortunately no one can stump up the money to take this to the Supreme Court, so we won’t be going down that path.”

The decision of VCAT is final unless it is challenged on a point of law at the Supreme Court.

However, the residents would run the risk of having to pay for both parties if they lost.

The developer’s permit is valid for two years and the business must be fully operational in the next four years.

that can enjoy the game.”

Association president Cath Garnham said some people had expressed concerns the stadium would only benefit basketballers. She urged council to remember the facility would benefit everyone in the

Childcare catastrophe INVERLOCH residents fear for the future of rural Victoria following the controversial approval of a childcare centre in Park Street.

Bass Coast Shire Council knocked back the childcare proposal on May 18, 2016, which resulted in the applicant appealing to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). VCAT overturned council’s decision and approved the childcare centre.

According to council, 85 per cent of its decisions are upheld at VCAT. However, VCAT’s latest decision left Park Street residents dismayed.

Direct neighbour of the childcare centre site Tad Golian believes this recent decision will set a precedent for future business proposals in rural Victoria.

“Allowing a childcare centre in residential Inverloch will set a precedent. This is a big business and it will be used as an example in the next rural town,” he said.

“The noise and the traffic flow will decrease our property value and drastically change the dynamic of our ‘quiet and leafy’ street.”

Council’s acting general manager sustainable

growth and development Peter Francis said traffic safety was considered as part of the permit application.

Mr Francis said the viability of the proposal was a commercial consideration for the developer. However, following the construction of a childcare centre in Williams Street, residents feel the Park Street centre may struggle for numbers.

Mr Golian said, “What happens when the demographic trend in Inverloch changes? There are 10 childcare centres between Leongatha and Wonthaggi, and most families will use the childcare centre that’s closest to their work.

“There are more employment options in Wonthaggi and Leongatha, and very few mothers will drop off their children in Inverloch to go to their job in another town. If this business folds, the property has been rezoned so it won’t go back to being a residential property. We will end up with something else and will have to go through this again.”

Fellow resident Lex Thorbecke agreed, believing the centre would take years to reach capacity.

“This is a childcare centre for 115 children and 20 staff. At VCAT, it was argued there are 400 children in Inverloch. Maybe so, but once you take affordability and children who attend neighbouring centres, it would leave them with less

CSG victory

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippslanders have praised the Victorian Parliament’s passing of legislation banning fracking, last Tuesday, March 7.

The Resources Legislation Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2016 passed through the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament.

The Bill permanently bans all onshore unconventional gas exploration and development, including hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and coal seam gas.

The Bill also extends the moratorium on conventional onshore gas exploration and development to June 30, 2020 to allow the government to undertake geoscientific research that will look at the potential risks, benefits and impacts of onshore conventional gas and development.

Bill debate was not without controversy, with the Coalition trying to amend the Bill to permit conven-

tional gas exploration before 2020 if it was proven Victoria needed the gas.

Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North spokesperson Marg Thomas heralded the day as historic.

“To see a grassroots movement of farmers and others from such diverse backgrounds uniting and affecting this huge change in legislation is truly remarkable,” she said.

Suzanne Wightman of Mardan was pleased The Nationals upheld the fracking ban but was disappointed “they still haven’t taken onboard the potential risks of an onshore conventional gas industry on our farming enterprises”.

Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North members were concerned The Nationals seemed to approve onshore conventional gas by trying to lift the moratorium with their amendment.

Elated Berrys Creek beef farmer Fergus O’Connor said, “I’m over the moon that this Bill is now law and from my point of view water and agriculture is protected for future generations.”

Drug drivers caught

By Jessica Anstice POLICE ramped up drug and alcohol testing over the long weekend.

Bass Coast Highway Patrol conducted more than 2000 breath tests around South Gippsland.

Only one driver was caught for drink driving and two drivers were nabbed for being under the influence of drugs.

“It was a pretty good outcome for the amount of traffic we had over the long weekend,” patrol Acting Senior Sergeant Jason Hullick said.

“The vast majority of drivers did the right thing this weekend which we’re happy about.”

Bass Coast Highway Patrol detected 45 offences on local roads.

Most common offences were speed, mobile phone usage while driving and failing to wear a seat belt.

Figures released on Friday showed that nearly half of all drivers and riders who died in Victoria during 2016 had drugs or alcohol in their system.

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Pear festival defies storm THE annual Toora Heritage Pear Orchard Pear Party was held on Sunday and attracted a bumper crowd, despite thunder and lightning threatening the event.

More than 600 people packed into the orchard to pick their own pears, taste pear cider, eat tasty pastries and hear fabulous live music.

Children were also well catered for on the day, with activities, games, face painting and entertainment.

Meryl Agars from Friends of the Toora Heritage Pear Or-

chard said once the weather improved, more people arrived.

“We were happy the people came out on such a terrible morning,” she said.

“People seemed to stay at the event longer this year. The marquee in front of the music was nearly full all day. Everyone loved the music.”

Ms Agars said there were more children at the event this year, who appreciated the fun activities and entertainment organised especially for them “The piñata was a hit,” she said.

The Toora Lions big barbecue raised over $1000 on the

day, which will be donated to the Kids with Cancer Foundation Australia.

Ms Agars said the stallholders were happy and reported a good day, and the pear orchard was picked clean of pears.

She said there were a few trees that did not ripen in time for the party, which was a shame.

“We would like to thank all the sponsors who provided prizes for the raffle and the local businesses that provided financial funding towards the event,” she said.

“I would like to say thank you to Dave Berry who did a great job organising the musi-

cians and the Toora Lions Club and the Toora RSL Sub Branch for their assistance before and after the party.”

One special announcement made during the party saw Toora’s Jeff Unthank made the official caretaker of the orchard.

“Jeff loves doing what he does. He keeps an eye on the orchard and keeps it tidy,” Ms Agars said.

The pear orchard grafting day will be held on Saturday, August 12 and the pruning day will be held in July.

“Look in local papers closer Happy family: Patrick, Max and Lucie James from Toora to the date for more details,” Ms North had a brilliant time together at the Toora Pear Party Agars said.

on Sunday.

NBN turmoil continues

By Jessica Anstice THE National Broadband Network (NBN) seems to be a hit or miss for South Gippsland residents.

Peck picked: Leonie Irion and Zee Dammerel, both from Leongatha, were excited to pick a peck of pears in the Toora Heritage Pear Orchard as part of the Pear Party held on Sunday.

In the areas where clients need the NBN the most, it isn’t available and the ones that have it have experienced significanct issues getting connected.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said his office had received a number of calls about the NBN. “If a constituent calls our office with problems, the issue is referred directly to a specially designated contact within NBN Co. to investigate,” he said.

“I would encourage any constituents facing difficulties to contact my office, as many others have done.”

South Gippsland Shire Council economic development and tourism coordinator Ken Fraser said he had not received direct feedback from the community.

However he has heard dialogue from other areas where NBN has been installed and residents have experienced issues.

He said the NBN rollout was a major infrastructure project and that due to popularity there could be some difficulty with initial switches, as many people will want to change over at the same time.

“Council does not have any authority in regards to the process when the NBN is rolled out,” he said.

If people are having issues with switching to the NBN they should contact their provider for further assistance, Mr Fraser said.

“Council will liaise with the NBN Corporation if major issues occur during the rollout and will be providing feedback as part of their ongoing processes,” he said.

People are able to enter their address into the NBN website (www.nbnco.com.au) to determine if they are ready to be connected or when they estimate the service will be available.

Council has not been affected by the NBN. They plan to work with their providers when NBN becomes available to ensure the switch is made as seamlessly as possible.

“The NBN network is the largest public infra-

Leongatha burglary DIESEL generators and GPS dog collars were stolen from the front yard of a house in Parr Street, Leongatha.

The incident happened between 5.30am and 6.30am on Monday, March 13.

The generators were branded Yamaha and the dog collars were Garmins.

Reckless on the greens A VANDAL drove golf carts around Lang Lang Golf Club on Monday, March 13, causing significant damage to greens.

The offender also stole unleaded fuel during the incident, between 8.30am and 9.30am.

structure project Australia has ever seen and while we seek to make the transition as smooth as possible, there will be issues along the way,” NBN Victorian spokesperson Michael Moore said.

“The vast majority of the 390,000 Victorian homes and businesses that have already purchased a fast broadband service via the NBN network will have experienced a smooth transition, but we continue to work hard to improve our performance in this area.

“We urge anybody who does encounter an issue with their connection to work with their internet service provider to get it resolved as quickly as possible.”

NBN Co is scheduled to switch on a fibre service for about 2600 premises in Leongatha in May this year.

The Star asked Facebook followers if they will be getting the NBN when it is available in their town.

Morgan Fisher: “Not until they fix all the problems with it. Especially with the hidden costs, all existing phone line ports/ phones in the house have to be upgraded as they are copper systems and won’t work with the optic fibre.”

Darren Eastwood: “I’ve pre-ordered it with my provider, iinet. I’m seriously considering delaying it now. I was unaware there were so many problems with the roll out.”

Kylie Strong: “Nope, not until all the teething issues are fixed.”

Michael Collins: “No, not until it’s working the way it should.”

Louise Breen: “No, because I can’t even get ADSL.” Rebecca Easey: “It will be a very long time before we get it out at Allambee South. We can’t even get broadband. But from what I have heard from friends is appalling. No one I have talked to feels their internet is faster or better. Funny how none of this was told to customers when they were made to change to NBN.” Andrew Wood: “Working fine in Mirboo North.”

Kylie Strong: “Nope, not until all the teething issues are fixed.”

faces of previous students was damaged, as were drinking fountains and garden beds.

Anyone with information should contact Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100.

Licence lost A FISH Creek man has lost his licence after being intercepted by Foster Police on Monday, March 13.

After preliminary breath test, the driver was taken back to Foster police station at 9.45am and blew a reading of 0.115 per cent.

He received a $661 fine for drink driving and lost his licence for 11 months. He was also fined $311 and received three demerit points for failing to wear a seat belt.

Drugs, guns found

Bakery robbed

A GRANTVILLE man was charged with drug cultivation and possession, and illegal possession of firearms on Tuesday, March 7.

Police executed a search warrant at an address in Grantville and located 15 cannabis plants and two firearms.

The 50 year old was bailed to appear at Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 5.

THIEVES stole a café table from out the front of San Remo Bakehouse early on Saturday, March 11.

The table is engraved with ‘San Remo Bakery’ on top.

School vandalised SAN Remo Primary School was attacked by vandals, leaving the school and local community devastated.

An offender damaged a sculpture at the school on Monday, March 13, between 6.30am and 7.30am.

A sculpture gifted by a local artist containing

Car vandalised A CAR window was smashed in Cape Woolamai on Monday, March 3.

The gold Subaru Station Wagon was parked in Cottosloe Avenue.

Nothing was stolen.

The incident occurred between 3pm and 4pm.

Another car window was smashed at The Caves car park, Inverloch on Friday, March 10, between 2pm and 4.30pm.

The victim’s wallet was stolen from the car.

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Japanese teens tour Leongatha TWENTY Japanese students from Shibuya Junior High School are visiting Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha for the second year.

All of the students visiting are aged between 14 and 15.

“So far it has been fantastic,” Mary MacKillop staff member Jenny Damon said.

The students will be in Leongatha until

March 20.

“My role as the cultural exchange compliance officer involves matching students with similar interests and finding host families for the Japanese students,” Ms Damon said.

“We had a wonderful response from families from all around the region including Leongatha, Korumburra, Inverloch and Foster.

“We’re hoping to send our students over to visit their school next year.”

Business excellence: last Wednesday was International Women’s Day, which celebrated the achievements of women globally. Among the successful women in business in Leongatha are, from left, Jodie Clarkson of Sweet Life Cafe, Shirleyanne Wright and Marion Pollock of Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure, Josie Vitetta of Nick’s Clothing and Maddison Rushton of Shagpile.

Increase to first home buyers in regional Victoria THE First Home Owner Grant will be doubled for purchasers of newly constructed homes in regional Victoria.

Property Council Victorian Executive Director, Sally Capp, said that this will improve the capacity of first home buyers to get into the market.

“Housing markets in regional Victoria should benefit from this bolstered incentive,” said Ms Capp.

Cultural difference: Mary MacKillop students Laura Brennan, Patrick Johnston, Joshua In welcoming the changes, the Property CounWright and Alison Mancarella with Japanese students Minami, Ryota Vto, Tomohito Nakat- cil also urged for a review to ensure that it fulfils suka and Mizuki in class.

Government’s objectives.

Leongatha arcade sold AN arcade complex in Leongatha sold for $875,000 on Friday afternoon.

The McCartin Street shops were offered at auction, but were passed in at $855,000.

The property was later sold by negotiation after the auction.

Sales agent Landmark Harcourts promoted the property as an outstanding commercial opportunity.

Sitting on one title and spanning 418 square metres, the arcade has two entrances in Leongatha’s central business district.

The arcade allows for three tenants. Two long term tenants already exist in the building, including national brand Bakers Delight.

“It has been several years since the property was last on the market. This is an extremely valuable opportunity to buy in a solid, progressive and vibrant regional centre,” Melbourne Landmark Harcourts auctioneer Mark Brooke said.

Negotiations began immediately after the auction Up for grabs: Melbourne Landmark Harcourts auctioneer Mark Brooke and the property was sold a little over an hour later. (centre) entices the crowd with the opportunity to buy Leongatha’s Mc-

School asbestos to go, finally ASBESTOS is expected to be removed from the school yard at Inverloch Primary School, after a long wait.

The low risk asbestos was discovered in a popular part of the playground late last year, but the school council waited until late February before receiving an indication from the department about when the asbestos would be removed.

A Department of Education and Training spokesman said a recent inspection of the site found and removed a number of pieces of asbestos containing material, and the area would remain fenced off until further soil investigations.

“The department’s asbestos removalists and occupational hygienists are working with the school to schedule these works to take place this month,” he said.

“Work will be ongoing and the site cordoned off until the area is safe for staff and students, and any necessary site clean-up works are complete.

“Asbestos identified in soil requires ongoing monitoring and assessment to determine the level of contamination and the scope of any clean-up works, which can unfortunately sometimes take a number of months to complete.”

Cartin Street arcade. Leongatha Landmark Harcourts sales consultant Kellie Thomas and business owner Barry Redmond are also pictured.

Cancer relay this Saturday ONLINE registrations for the Fish Creek Relay For Life have now closed, but participants can still register at the event this Saturday.

More than 300 people have registered to date and raised more than $30,000 for the Cancer Council.

Teams will be setting up their camps from 12pm with a market taking place between 2pm and 6pm.

Activities for children and adults will include mini golf, a mechanical surfboard, giant slide, giant jenga as well as the standard face painting and balloon art.

The official opening of the relay will be at 3pm as the Carers and Survivors of cancer walk

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“While we support this increase, it should however be coupled with a review in three years’ time to determine the uptake and its effect,” said Ms Capp.

“There is no point in increasing the grant unless there are Victorians who are taking advantage of it.

“We commend the Government on their suite of housing affordability policy initiatives; they are to be congratulated on their ambitious agenda.”

“We encourage Government to be brave and work with the private sector to look for further initiatives to deliver affordable housing in desirable locations,” said Ms Capp.

the first lap before relayers take to the track for 18 hours of nonstop walking.

Entertainment will be provided by local artists Janie Gordon, Amanda Bier, Geoff Sparkes, the McCrackens, Fabulous Goody Two Shoes, Millee McPhee and the Foster High School Band.

The candlelight ceremony will start at 8pm as the event pays tribute to those who have fought or are still fighting their battle with cancer.

The local effort recognises that nearly 200 people in the South Gippsland Shire are diagnosed every year with cancer and the relay aims to provide funds for valuable research to lessen the incidence of this lifeshortening disease.

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COLUMN 7 Tidy town: from left, Leongatha Girl Guides Erin Dooley, Charlee-Rose Graham-Cross, Kaydee Jones, Olivia Helps, Georgia Lawry, Erica Begg, Ayla Jones, Pheobe Helps and Charlotte Cashin clean up Leongatha.

Girl Guides clean up Leongatha THE Leongatha Girl Guides spent a week cleaning up the park in A’Beckett Street and McIndoe Park, Leongatha recently.

While the parks initially looked clean, the girls found plenty of rubbish around and underneath bushes.

This activity is the Guides’ service activity for this term. Service to the community is one of the foundations of the Girl Guide program. The girls learn service is not only good to do but can be fun too.

Leongatha Girl Guides desperately need more leaders to grow the movement in this area. If you are interested in adventure, fun and leadership please contact Chris Oliver at coliver@guidesvic.org.au to find out how you can help.

Fire brigade unites Walkerville WALKERVILLE residents and friends held their final dinner for the fire season recently at the fire station and these will resume again in October.

These dinners have been held for three seasons

and are popular, resulting in recruiting a number of new members who have been keen to train and drive for the CFA. Each month from October to March, a dinner is held at the fire station on the first Friday night and besides enjoying a get together and welcoming new residents, the fire brigade members give an update of their training, a report of fires they have attended and offer education programs for residents.

This month was a lesson in the correct use of fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the home and safety for the winter months.

The average attendance is 25 and in the holiday season has been up to 60 people. The brigade thanks all who have contributed and encouraged these nights to continue.

Fire rush: Shirley Dunmore is shown how to handle a fire extinguisher by Mick Moore, captain of Tarwin and Walkerville brigades.

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Support for coeliacs THE South Gippsland Coeliac Support Group has been operational now for 12 months.

Being diagnosed with Coeliac disease can be life changing. The group supports anyone who has been diagnosed with Coeliac disease or is gluten intolerant.

This support is particularly important in rural and remote areas where people can often feel isolated.

Currently the only recommended treatment for Coeliac disease is a lifelong gluten free diet.

The aim of our group is to provide local information to members on restaurants, stockists and suppliers, new products,

help with reading labels, the latest information on Coeliac disease and most importantly, support.

The group promotes awareness of Coeliac disease and encourages testing by GPs, as 80 percent of affected Australians remain undiagnosed.

If you are interested in learning more or are concerned you may have symptoms of this disease please, come along to the group’s quarterly meetings.

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col7@thestar.com.au DOES anyone have some fairly tall bamboo they would be happy for artist Meg Viney to harvest (about 50 sticks) for an art exhibition in August? If so, please phone 5664 2430.

STADIUM Four Cinema in Leongatha will be hosting a movie fundraiser for Relay for Life on Thursday, March 23 at 7pm.

The movie playing will be the new Beauty and the Beast which is rated PG. Adult tickets are $20 and children under 14, students 15 and over and seniors are all $15.

To purchase a ticket contact Michelle Gale on 0419382037 or Irene Gale on 0428391495.

TARWIN Lower Primary School students came to school dressed in yellow or purple to support the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life.

Students gave donations to the cause. The sum of $46 was raised.

ON Tuesday, February 28, Fish Creek Primary School had its pancake day and cooked more than 200 pancakes, raising $94 for the Relay for Life.

The Junior School Council did a fantastic job running the event. The queues were long but students waited patiently for their pancakes as the cooking lasted for most of recess.

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LIFELINE Gippsland is calling all men experiencing the blues.

Are you or someone you know experiencing depression?

Lifeline Gippsland is pleased to advise it is again running the ‘Gone Fishing’ program for men who are tackling the blues.

This is a free and effective facilitated peer support program, run over six, two hour weekly sessions.

Men represent three quarters of suicide deaths in Australia and ‘Gone Fishing’ aims to provide men who are experiencing depression with information, education and a sense of connectedness.

The program will run across April and May and it concludes with a chartered fishing trip.

An information evening is being held on Wednesday, March 29, commencing at 7pm at the Lifeline Gippsland Office, Corner of Church and Fleming streets, Morwell.

Register your interest by calling 5136 3500.

Giving teens a fair go College students will be hosting a festival of information and fun for people aged 15 to 20.

There will be free entertainment including drumming, a fitness demonstration, HIT FM radio, an animal farm, meditation, free food supported by Lions, an art display, live music and a pop up op shop.

There will be several information stalls set up In celebration of National Youth Week, ECG including Centrelink, Federation Training, Housing and Family Violence, Voyage Fitness, Local Learning and Employment Network, Gamblers Help and more.

The festival is happening on March 31 from 11am until 2pm at The Salvation Army, Leongatha.

The event is supported by the Victorian and Federal governments and South Gippsland FReeZA. The young people involved in the planning committee are hoping the event will showcase the Event organisers: from left, ECG College students Jesse Flan- skills and positive conders, Ethan Benzon, Shaelee Richmond, Matt Bull, Billy Watson, tribution young people Michael Franklin, Gabriel Wallen, Rose Dittrich, Corrine Garton make to the local community. and Kayla Read.

VCAL students from ECG College, in partnership with SalvoCare Eastern Gippsland Specialist Youth Services team are planning events for the National Youth Week Festival in South Gippsland.

Jeetho celebrates 125 years A SUCCESSFUL celebration was held at the Jeetho Hall on Saturday, March 4 to mark the hall’s 125 year anniversary.

The hall’s history as the first chambers for the shire are important, but even more important is the sense of community that has kept the hall still going in the town of Jeetho.

More than 100 people attended the occasion which began at 11am and continued well into the afternoon.

Good country food complimented the unique atmosphere created by the surrounding hills, and inside the original Baltic pine walls, high ceilings and polished floors.

Previous and present Jeetho community members were able to ‘catch up’ and share stories long past.

Everyone also enjoyed the many historic photos

displayed all around the hall, and the continual photo stream on the computer, which also included an old movie of the back to celebrations held in 1979.

The official part of the day was held after lunch with former mayor Bob Newton as MC. Hall president Greg McGrath welcomed everyone, followed by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento

who spoke of the importance of small communities and their local halls.

Lorraine Knox and Jeanette McGrath launched the book Reflections of Jeetho – 125 years. A most interesting ‘show and tell’ followed with the highlight being the Jeetho Hall’s only life member, Maggie Hunter, bringing her husband’s old accordion that he played at dances held in the hall.

The Jeetho Hall Committee would like to thank Cr Ray Argento, Cr Maxine Kiel and Cr Andrew McEwen for attending; IGA for a grant that allowed the hall committee to provide lunch and also helped with the publication of the book and photos; all who contributed to the book with their memories; and everyone who returned to Jeetho to help celebrate this day.

Looking back: Lorraine Knox and Jeanette McGrath launch the book Reflections of Jeetho – 125 years at the hall’s 125th anniversary.

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Shopping to French tunes in Leongatha THE sounds of Paris come to the streets of Leongatha recently, when piano accordion player Lawrie Hort performed in public.

Moving theatre: from left, Laura Muranty, Nicole Cooper, Cindy Hasthorpe, Alison McIntyre, Dianne Berryman and Hadassah Wanstall make an impact during FAMDA’s production of The Vagina Monologues. Photo by Benjamin Cooper.

The Warragul man played in McCartin Street ahead of entertaining the residents of Leongatha aged care hostel, Woorayl Lodge.

Lawrie returned to the instrument after a break of 27 years and has been loving the feel of the keys under his fingers since. “It looks to me that at the end of the day, you can teach an old dog new tricks,� he said. “I love the accordion because it has that French music sound, and if people come past and they smile and like the music, that is worth more than $10. That is what keeps me coming back to busking.�

FAMDA delivers phone inspiring show Survey scam alert

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CONGRATULATIONS to FAMDA for being courageous enough to stage the incredibly moving and confronting play The Vagina Monologues.

Always up for the challenge, FAMDA do not play safe by always selecting popular productions but bring a marvelous selection of true theatre to a small country town and for that this group must be applauded.

This play, written by Eve Ensler, has been inspired by interviews with women all over the world and deals with numerous issues including violence against women, rape, sexual awareness, child abuse, lesbian love and childbirth.

This is strong empowering drama at its very best and the opening night was appropriately staged the day after women all over the world celebrated International Women’s Day. As well as being incredibly moving, this production is also amazingly funny and quite cheeky with lots of laughter from the audience, both men and women.

To see the reaction of the audience and the conversations between women inspired by the script on opening night was truly remarkable with women of all ages sharing their own experiences especially about growing up.

Accolades go to experienced local director Brad Beach for his commitment to issues concerning women and his obvious admiration for the very strong all female cast.

He very skillfully guides them through what could be a very challenging and/or embarrassing script. The fact that this very female play dealing with very sensitive female issues is directed by

a man is a real tribute to Brad. The simple set and costumes were designed by acclaimed set designer Colin Mitchell.

All six of the actors’various monologues are impeccable and very professionally performed.

The timing of each of the actors is perfect with excellent delivery. Dianne Berryman, Alison McIntyre, Nicole Cooper, Laura Muranty, Hadassah Wanstall and Cindy Hasthorpe make all of their characters truly believable and give very passionate performances.

Special mention must be made of Cindy Hasthorpe’s performance as it was her first time ever treading the boards and she gave a wonderful performance.

Alison McIntyre’s heart wrenching monologue about the tragic comfort women to the Japanese soldiers during World War Two was very emotional and quite memorable.

This is not just a show for women: it is for both genders. The audience on opening night was predominantly women but the men were the ones who laughed the loudest and certainly seemed to enjoy the show equally as much as the female audience members.

This play is strong stuff: it is empowering, incredibly moving, informative, and entertaining and is described as a joyous celebration of women’s sexuality, strength and humour.

Try not to miss it as it will provoke plenty of conversations between those who have been fortunate enough to see it. Further shows will be held this Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm, and also Thursday, March 23 at 8pm and Friday, March 24 at 8pm.

The play is not suitable for children and, as can be expected, it contains strong language and adult themes. Bookings for this compelling show are available online at www.famda.org.au or at Main Street Revelations in Foster or 5682 1381.

Don’t miss home care forums HAVE you received a letter from the Commonwealth notifying you that you have a home care package and do not know what to do?

Are you currently receiving home care from a service provider and you would like to change to a local service?

Gippsland Southern Health Service now offers home care packages with local case managers to meet with you in your home to discuss how we can tailor a home care package to meet your individual needs, allowing you to remain living at home longer.

If you would like further information please call 5667 5555 and ask to speak to the home care

package coordinator.

Gippsland Southern Health Service is also conducting some aging well forums for the community to find out more about the services available to help you as you age to maintain a healthy independent life in the community.

Forums will be held: March 21, 10am to 1pm, Mirboo North Shire Hall, Ridgway, Mirboo North; March 30, 10am to 1pm, Foster War Memorial Hall, Main Street, Foster; April 6, 1pm to 4pm, Primary Health Building, Leongatha Hospital, Koonwarra Road, Leongatha; and April 13, 1pm to 4pm, Primary Health, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge Street, Korumburra.

Morning/afternoon tea supplied. To book a place, please contact Jenny on 5667 5643.

Iconic music: Lawrie Hort entertained shoppers on the piano accordion in Leongatha recently.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is urging residents to be alert when completing community satisfaction surveys.

Legitimate surveys are currently occurring but there are concerns that scammers may be using the survey as a cover to try to extract personal information.

Council’s coordinator corporate planning and council business, June Ernst, is encouraging residents to complete the legitimate survey but to be alert if asked any questions that don’t appear quite right or that make you feel uncomfortable. “We have received a number of calls from community members who have received phone calls from a person purporting to be conducting a survey on behalf of council but the questions they have been asked do not follow the prescribed script,� she said. “People have reported they have been asked questions of a personal nature and that the interviewer was pushy in their approach to obtain information. “We want to assure residents that in the real survey this would not occur and that they do not have to answer the questions if they have any doubts.�

If you do receive a phone call to complete a survey, please note: • the person will advise they are completing the survey on behalf of the South Gippsland Shire Council (not Leongatha Council or Korumburra Council); • they will advise the name of the company; • they will not ask you for any personally identifiable information (date of birth, address etc.); and • the phone call will have an (02) area code.

If you believe you have received a scam survey, capture any details such as a phone number, end the call immediately and call the police. Please contact council on 5662 9200 if you have received a suspicious call.

Scam Alert!

Council community satisfaction surveys are still occurring across South Gippsland.

You may receive a phone call asking for your feedback on Council services.

Please note that if you do receive a call: • The person will advise that they are completing the survey on behalf of the South Gippsland Shire Council (not Leongatha Council or Korumburra Council) • They will not ask you for any

(date of birth, address etc.) • The phone call will have an (02) area code We have received reports that scammers may be using the survey as a cover to try to extract personal information. Please be alert, capture any details and contact the police if you believe you have received a fake survey call.

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OPINIONS Reaction to council ads

THANK you to the members of the community who increasingly provide details to the recently incorporated South Gippsland Action Group (SGAG) re South Gippsland Shire Council’s management’s practices.

This is invaluable together, with The Great Southern Star articles, in giving us further insight into the woeful financial management of the current council.

It is obvious to all the full page newspaper waffle by the shire’s ‘propaganda unit’ is attempting to change public perceptions exactly at the time the community is being

surveyed for the state-wide Local Government Community Satisfaction Report 2017. To the media and communication unit: treat the members of the community with some level of intelligence; political mumbo-jumbo and generalisations don’t fool anyone.

Give us the facts, including full financial statements, and let us judge your performance accordingly.

SGAG welcomes input from the community. Call or message us on 0455 365 527, 0418 307 430 or 0413 966 603.

Otto Ippel, SGAG steering committee member, Koorooman.

E D I T O R I A L What is council doing?

THE Star readers have urged South Gippsland Shire Council to do more to encourage economic development in the shire and in particular, revitalise the central business district in Leongatha.

More Facebook followers have added comments to a post by this newspaper in January, asking people what they think the town needs to help revitalise its retail sector and central business district.

Council mayor Cr Ray Argento has promised the new council will make economic development a focus, as per his remarks in the proposed 2017-18 budget.

Yet despite many requests from this newspaper to council to find out what it is doing to help the shire grow and what is has done, we were not given answers by the time of going to press yesterday (Tuesday).

Surely council, with its own economic development team, must have achievements to celebrate and must have plans in the pipeline to further promote the interests of this shire.

But the lack of a response, despite being given nearly six weeks to respond, suggests otherwise, even it if that’s not correct.

In Leongatha, council is working on re-designing the streetscape in Bair Street, the entrance to town from Korumburra and the rail yards.

These are well worthwhile projects but won’t be completed for some time and are physical works, rather than actually seeking out new businesses and determining ways to help existing businesses now, when they need it.

The dairy downturn has certainly strangled South Gippsland’s economy and council does not have the power, nor ability, to solve everyone’s woes, but the least residents could expect is to know what council has achieved and has planned.

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Show to highlight refugees’ plight JULIAN Burnside, OA, QC, humanitarian advocate for justice, winner of humanitarian and peace prizes, and author is coming to Wonthaggi.

The local group, South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees (SGRAR) will screen the award winning documentary Chasing Asylum on Saturday, March 18 in the Baptist Church.

Mr Burnside and his artist wife, Kate Durham, will introduce the documentary.

SGRAR is a local group of concerned people who strive for more humane policies for asylum seekers and refugees who come to Australia for help.

Members oppose the offshore detention camps which they say are hot, humid, dangerous for the women and children, as well as the men who are forced to spend

an indefinite time there.

“People have died of preventable diseases as medical facilities are inadequate, women and children have been assaulted, and now people are being infected by dengue virus on Nauru detention camp,” the group’s Felicia Di Stefano said.

“There are some 2000 children, women and men living in limbo on Nauru and Manus. They have been detained for more than three years just because they came by boat to ask us for help.”

The documentary Chasing Asylum shows the effect Australia’s asylum seeker and refugee policies have on people.

The evening will be held on Saturday, March 18 with a 7pm start at the Baptist Church.

Free entry, supper included.

All donations go to asylum seekers and refugees. Enquiriesto Felicia sgrar07@gmail.com

Letters to the Editor

Cr Larke gets air time

AN open letter to the Wonthaggi Basketball Association.

I would like to thank the president of the Wonthaggi Basketball Association for arranging the removal of images and vile comments from its Facebook site in connection with the highball issue.

We are using our best endeavours to raise the level of debate and genuine engagement with our community and suggest, perhaps, there is scope for the association to amend or introduce a code of conduct for its committee, members and followers in respect of social media to avoid any re-occurrence of this unacceptable behaviour, and particularly the upset and distress caused to my young family.

I also wish to reassure the committee that I do value the living, not just the dead, and that I am a caring father and grandfather, and I, along with my children, love and play sport, including netball and basketball and we all understand the benefits for young people and our community generally.

As an aside, I want you to know I was instrumental for introducing midnight basketball (from 10pm to 2am) Fridays and Saturdays into Redfern, NSW for aboriginal youth and have a strong commitment to young people within our community.

I am also a mentor for young people through Young Achievement Australia and CPA Australia, and have a long history in association with guardianship and administration and the Office of the Public Advocate for supporting people including those with an intellectual/ physical disability.

I am also a Certified Practicing Accountant with an extensive period in public practice, and see the need to understand council finances to ensure Bass Coast Shire is sustainable into the future and make sure we do not leave a legacy of debt and deficit for our children and grandchildren.

That said, I guarantee I will attend council meetings with an open mind on matters concerning your association, however it will continue to be in the context of council’s financial sustainability, and from my analysis of publicly available information, advise that it has become apparent since the ‘new’ council assumed office, that council has incurred operating deficits, as follows: • year ended June 30, 2015: $1.98m; • year ended June 30, 2016: $5.29m; and • year ending June 30, 2017: also

projected to be in deficit.

Hopefully, all will become clearer for the entirety of our community upon completion of any investigation by April/May 2017.

Cr Les Larke, Bunurong Ward, Bass Coast Shire Council.

Cut rates THE South Gippsland Action Group expresses our deep dissatisfaction with the governance of the South Gippsland Shire Council, including the imposition of extremely high council rates.

The CEO reportedly told The Star council did not have $9 million in reserves but council’s records as at June 30, 2016 show more than $18 million in cash reserves, including $15 million in term deposits.

This is the result of a heavy rates impost on ratepayers over a number of years. Net cash from operations for 2016-17 is forecast to be $17.55 million, a whopping $4.04 million increase over the previous year.

Such an obnoxious money grab continues to affect ratepayers badly, in this case an increased burden of 30 percent. These money reserves must be returned to ratepayers in full and not be wasted on bureaucratic indulgences and dubious projects.

We are deeply concerned by council’s governance and lack of transparency. The latest annual report details and increase, in one year, in senior officer numbers of 22 percent while salaries in this area increased by 21 percent.

Further management employee numbers are kept secret. Related questions to council received a negative response. Where is the transparency?

Much of the published material in the annual budget papers lacks detailed financial information. When asked for profit and loss statements relating to the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Yanakie, Long Jetty Foreshore and Warratah Bay caravan parks, council’s answer was: “A Profit and Loss statement is prepared for council’s consolidated operations each year….. Detailed profit and loss statements are not prepared for each individual council operation or more than 100 services…..

Page 21 of the Annual Budget provides a summary of the operational budget for the Economic Development, Tourism and Customer Service, of which both Coal Creek and the two caravan parks are a component.”

These answers display a lack or records, control and financial management. If this is representative of how millions of dollars in losses are accounted for we have good reason to question the whole of council’s

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governance and all aspects of their service delivery.

We regard the recent council promotional advertisements in The Star and Sentinel as blatant selfaggrandisements designed to influence residents just before they are due to undertake the Council Satisfaction Survey.

They are direct attempts to artificially shore up the status of those delivering services without actually doing anything to improve poor service – a blatant waste of ratepayers’ money! A comprehensive scrutiny of the propaganda unit is long overdue.

As ratepayers and residents we no longer accept the high rates, poor performance and substandard delivery of council services.

Gus Blaauw, Treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group Incorporated, Venus Bay.

So much for change WELL, for all the money spent by individuals on South Gippsland Shire Council and this great farce that things will change, can anyone show me where we, the public, have had relief from the exorbitant price hikes in our rates?

Once again our State Government and the shire councils are working hand in hand to extract as much of our hard earned money as they can and somehow we feel helpless.

I know I do! No matter where I turn, it’s someone else’s problem.

I remember not so long ago having a conversation on the phone with the Minister for Local Government.

I was enquiring about the doubling of my rates from $1600 to $3400 just for three acres of grass and a shed.

I was asked if I paid CIV to which I replied, “I guess so.” The Minister’s response was, well then, I can’t help you. There I was, no money in the bank, no super, and no long service to fall back on. No food in the pantry. No house. No hope!

Now one might think that before the shire took it upon itself to increase vacant land rates, someone in the shire might have asked, “Can you afford to give more?”

What a simple question. This question was never asked, so my question is, “Why would anyone want to live in South Gippsland when the very people you put your trust in don’t even think to ask, ‘Are you ok mate? Have you got enough food in the pantry? Can we help?’”

The rates department in its grab for money, has not displayed compassion, and suffers from unwill-

ingness to waive the rate of debt which it bestowed upon me. By its own actions the shire created this debt, not me.

The Ombudsman Act 1973 says it quite well and hits it right on the nail when the act itself says, “it’s unreasonable, unjust, oppressive and improperly discriminatory.”

I often wonder how many of our councillors suffer from the doubling of their rates. But hang on, they don’t even pay tax on their wages.

I can’t pay this amount of money. Something is wrong in this country and it’s up to us to fix it.

Come on you Aussies, the fight is not overseas; it’s in your own backyard!

Guard your rights. Find out how.

Ken Irwin, Leongatha.

Political motive behind NBN I WAS amazed that you were able to write an entire article about the failure of the NBN to meet the needs of South Gippsland citizens without once mentioning, let alone addressing, the politics and policy settings behind the current NBN debacle (“Disaster Unravels”, The Star, March 7).

Beyond that, what was one of Australia’s most far-sighted political ideas – the construction of fibre-to-the-home broadband providing upload and download capacity to suit domestic and business needs, with easy upgrade capacity as new future digital needs and opportunities emerged, and they will – is now a wreck, with Australians left with some of the most inadequate broadband of any advanced economy.

In fact, scrap the “advanced economy” bit. In the rapidly emerging, increasingly networked world of artificial intelligence, big data determination and information driven economies, Australia will lag.

We will constantly be trying to catch up, patching, scratching and panicking as the highly connected high speed economies in our region whip past us.

Tony Abbott, hell bent on nothing but political advantage, directed Turnbull to “demolish” the NBN. And, as Abbott’s Communications Minister, he did as he was told. That’s why we have this current rubbish rather than a national development project that would have revolutionised Australia’s communications system and set us up for what is, for better or for worse, the new global digital economy.

Tony Walker, Fish Creek.

VOXPOP! VOX The Star asked Mary MacKillop students who are hosting Japanese students: “Why do you think it’s important to have this relationship with your sister school?”

“It’s good because we get to learn about their culture and it’s good for the school’s reputation.”

Audrey Lamers, Leongatha South.

“To get to know what else is around us and to learn that there is more out there.”

Emma Bowler, Wonthaggi.

“I think it’s important we have the opportunity to show them a different lifestyle in the country because it’s not what they are used to.”

Patrick Holian, Inverloch.

“It’s great we get to have the opportunity to learn their language and they learn ours.”

Azari Hancock, Korumburra.

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Excitement builds at Newhaven College WHILE the students at Phillip Island’s Newhaven College wasted no time hitting the books for term one, builders too have been hard at it.

A team of construction workers is flat out building the new multi-million dollar Senior School and Science, Art and Technology wing, on track for completion mid November.

The college is now attracting students from as far as Melbourne, interstate and internationally.

Last Thursday, college principal Gea Lovell said, “The students and staff are all excited about coming together as one school again.”

“The school received $1.4 million through the Federal Government Block Grant Authority for the project and its completion will enable all Newhaven students to attend our Phillip Island Road Campus in 2018.

“There is also a tinge of sadness about leaving the Boys Home Road site (the original school at Newhaven), as this school has a

wonderful atmosphere and ambience that we have endeavoured to capture in our new building program.”

Mrs Lovell said the new school would include study nooks, open learning spaces, meeting rooms, a lecture theatre and classrooms.

“The Science, Art and Technolgy building has four designated labs, a ‘maker room’, media room, dark room, three special art rooms and an outdoor science laboratory,” she said.

“The maker room for design technology will have an area for jewellery making and this new wing will have a close connection with the college’s Trade Training Centre.”

The new senior learning centre was designed by award winning Melbourne firm Hayball Architects, with Owen West as the lead architect.

This firm has designed for many schools in Melbourne, including Caulfield, Ivanhoe, Yarra Valley, Carey, Camberwell Girls Grammar schools, a number of primary schools and for Monash University.

As for the building work, an-

other award winning firm, DAS Constructions, Wonthaggi has the contract.

Managing director Dale Sartori is thrilled to be on site again, ensuring this next stage of the master plan will be another huge success after handling the building works for the college’s impressive Trades Training Centre and the administration and library building.

Mr Sartori is thrilled to share the work with 100 per cent local Gippsland contractors, including plumbers, carpenters, builders, concreters, electricians, steel workers and window framers.

At any one time there are up to 50 workers on site.

Both new buildings have underground work and slabs completed, and with the framing well on the way in the Science, Art and Technology wing, Mr Sartori said the project is on track.

With work on this project well on the way, Mrs Lovell is now eyeing the next project on the masterplan, a two court indoor stadium and gymnasium to provide an all weather indoor sporting facility.

“Following this will be the

Big tick: from left, Newhaven College’s new multi-million senior school centre is taking shape. Checking on the progress last Thursday were project manager David Butt, college principal Gea Lovell and DAS Constructions managing director Dale Sartori of Wonthaggi.

Performing Arts wing and the Early Learning Centre,” Mrs Lovell said.

“We are also converting to solar energy at the Phillip Island Road college and we are looking at developing our wetlands.”

Senior students from years 10 to 12 will move into the new senior school towards the end of November. This will be followed by development of hockey, tennis and soccer grounds. An aquatic centre is proposed long term.

Newhaven College is now taking enrolments for 2019, with some places still available in 2017 and 2018. Please contact Belinda Manning on (03) 5956 7505 or email belinda.manning@ newhavencol.vic.edu.au

Building on track: from left, project manager David Butt, college principal Gea Lovell and DAS Constructions managGreat work: Austen Horton and Reece Merritt of VK Engi- New gym next: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell ing director Dale Sartori of Wonthaggi are pleased the new neers are just two of some 50 tradespeople working on Ne- points to the next big project - the two court indoor stadium senior school under construction will be complete by mid whaven’s College’s new Science, Art and Technology wing. and gymnasium.

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Back to school for Burra Foods

By Tayla Kershaw BURRA Foods staff are picking up new language skills at Korumburra Secondary College.

The college offers Mandarin as a language other than English subject, and it was identified as an important language for Burra Foods employees to learn.

“We have had a longstanding partnership with Burra Foods. Burra Foods has been incredibly supportive of us. We’ve had some of its tech staff run classes for our students to give them an idea about what goes on in a food production centre. It has also offered traineeships and work experience to some of our students,” college principal Abigail Graham said.

“More recently, we’ve run a program called Broadening Horizons for our Year 8 students, which has allowed them to work with councils and Burra Foods.

“The program challenges our students to find in-

dustry solutions. Last year, a team of our students identified a need for Burra Foods staff to have more knowledge of Chinese culture and language, as it now has significant foreign ownership. Offering classes to Burra Foods staff allows us to have a two way partnership.”

The college has been offering Mandarin to students for three years. Burra Foods staff enjoyed their second lesson with teacher Justin Wong and Year 8 students last Wednesday.

“This is an opportunity for students to use some of their leadership skills and knowledge,” Ms Graham said.

“Burra Foods staff are learning Mandarin at a beginner’s level, which the Year 8 students have been through and learned. An important part of this program is to promote the use of these skills in our students, and show them that what they learn has a purpose and can be used as adults in real life situations.”

A group of Burra Foods staff will have four one hour sessions this term, and another group will take on the lessons next term.

Entertaining duo: Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile performed to a crowd of around 280 at the Meeniyan Town Hall recently. Photo: Colin U’Ren.

American plays Meeniyan LYREBIRD Arts Council presented American performer Kurt Vile at the Meeniyan Town Hall recently.

Meeniyan was the smallest venue of his Australian tour and he was joined by Australian performer Courtney Barnett in front of a rapturous packed to the rafters hall.

The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer is best known both

for solo work and as the former lead guitarist of rock band The War on Drugs.

Barnett is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Melbourne and known for her witty, rambling lyrics and deadpan singing style.

The show was sold out months ago.

Acclaimed singer Tina Harrod plays Meeniyan Town Hall on March 31. See www. lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au lyrebirdartscouncil.com.a

Cinema back in business

By Tayla Kershaw FOLLOWING a successful summer, Bass Coast Shire Council will continue operating the Wonthaggi cinema where possible.

Council was pleased with the response over the recent holiday period.

“Sing was a real hit and proved to be a very popular film for the family,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said.

“Other films such as The Girl on the Train and The Founder were popular with adults. Ticket sales ranged from under 50 for some screenings to just New skills: from left, Korumburra Secondary College student Zac Gray assists Burra Foods under 400 for those popular screenings.”

The facility has also be well used by local groups staff members Stewart Carson and Fleur Mowlan in learning Mandarin last Wednesday.

Caravan park’s future in limbo THE future of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park remains uncertain.

The current lease of the park expires at the end of this year.

South Gippsland Shire Council is working with the current lessees to negotiate an interim arrangement while the new council determines its approach to all council’s coastal caravan parks.

“In the short term nothing is changing,” a council

spokesperson told The Star.

Annual siteholders at the park are concerned they will be evicted, after annuals at Long Jetty and Yanakie parks were ordered by council to ensure their vans and annexes comply with regulations or leave, once council took over direct management of those parks.

Council invited people wishing to obtain more information about the future of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park to email council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or call 5662 9200.

such as the Bass Coast Fine Film Group, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group, local schools, services groups, dance groups and commercial hirers.

“It was pleasing to see the support for our local community after council took the hands on role of managing the cinema at the centre,” Cr Rothfield said.

Former projectionist Keith Stevens assisted council with film programming during the handover.

Where possible, council will run a film program around bookings at the centre during the Easter holidays. This will include weekends and, where available, occasional midweek screenings.

Council will continue to manage the cinema operations at the centre until June 30, and has started considering future plans for the cinema beyond this date.

Cape Paterson project on hold

By Tayla Kershaw ALTHOUGH a multimillion dollar development at Cape Paterson may not go ahead after tonight’s Bass Coast Shire Council meeting (Wednesday, March 15), residents still fear what the future will hold.

Council has been advised to defer the approval of the development to a later meeting. Initially, the proposal included a 900 hous-

ing lot subdivision but it is unclear how big the latest proposal is.

Cape Paterson Resident and Ratepayer Association secretary John Coulter said the deferral would be a small win for the community, but he was still concerned about the long term.

“The proposal is still likely going to be too big and there’s no justification for it,” he said.

“The demand for it is simply not there. In the future we anticipate there will be some growth, but we need to be able to manage it. There is no need for 900 lots now.”

Some of the key issues worrying the residents are inadequate infrastructure and the oversupply of land.

“There are over 200 blocks already rezoned to the west of town.

They appear to have only sold 12 blocks in the five years since 2011 despite an entry level price of $195,000. This suggests that there is a more than adequate supply of land in Cape Paterson,” Mr Coulter said.

Cape Paterson is also a designated low growth area. If more people begin to buy property in

Cape Paterson, Mr Coulter said the town’s boundary would expand.

“We’ll still have undeveloped land in Wonthaggi and once the 900 houses sell the next developer will want to expand the town boundary,” he said.

The community has called for consultation with the proponent, but there has not been any engagement.

Council will vote to defer the decision pending a revised proposal tonight. The meeting will begin at 5pm at the Wonthaggi council chamber.

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Music pumps Mossvale THE Mossvale Park music concert went ahead again this year on Sunday, February 26, despite not being under the banner of the traditional Music for the People without an official lead act.

Local musicians Alicia Cruickshank, Natalie Stewart and Penny Hunt organised the entire event privately and it featured the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, Wonthaggi Citizens Band, Streeton Court Big Band and South

Gippsland Concert Band.

“I feel like there is enough talent in South Gippsland that it isn’t necessary to get bands from Melbourne when we have bands here that are just as good,” Ms Cruickshank said.

The turnout was fantastic with every shady spot in the park occupied.

“There were a lot more people than what I expected. It was wonderful,” Ms Cruickshank said.

“They were all very relaxed and beautiful performances.”

Out front: Dave Durant sings with the Streeton Court Big Band at a recent concert at Mossvale Park, Berrys Creek.

Toilet relief for Inverloch BASS Coast Shire Council’s works to cil’s infrastructure delivery on 1300 BCOAST install a new foreshore toilet in Inverloch (226 278) or 5671 2211, or email basscoast@ basscoast.vic.gov.au. are expected to be completed by the end of April, weather permitting.

The toilet block will be located near the intersection of Cuttriss Street and the Esplanade.

The toilet was originally scheduled to be installed in mid February, however the project was postponed in response to concerns from community members about works being undertaken in the area during the peak holiday season.

Temporary toilets will remain at the site until the new toilet block is completed.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said people may notice the toilets look a little different to what they’ve seen before.

“Construction of this new toilet block was one of the key directions included in the Cuttriss Street Activity Area Plan July 2014,” she said.

“The design of the toilets was informed by additional community consultation, and the building will actually be portable, should it ever need to be relocated.”

The works will not cause any disruption or inconvenience to community members and visitors over the Easter long weekend.

The overall project cost is $263,000, and is part of council’s Capital Works Program 2016/17.

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Bypass angst

DUMBALK’S Noel Grayden is calling for people to speak up about the new Leongatha bypass.

Mr Grayden said traffic flow is worse than ever before and motorists are fed up with the congestion.

“I’ve come through Leongatha and I have seen cars banked up at the intersection. It’s the same story at the traffic lights (near the education precinct),” he said.

“People coming from Koonwarra have to give way to turn into Bair Street and the people behind them start getting impatient. Something needs to be done.”

Mr Grayden said the bypass has not fixed any problems, with trucks still required to go through McCartin Street to get to Inverloch.

Mr Grayden said he felt the bypass would have been more successful if Hughes Street had been used, or if the bypass included Young Street at the opposite end of the town.

Contact The Star and share your thoughts about the Leongatha bypass by phoning 5662 2294 or emailing news@thestar.com.au

King & Heath

Celebration: GP Peter Lewis, GP Mark Bensley, retired GP Ron Murley and GP Phil Huguenin celebrated 50 years since the opening of the Korumburra Medical Centre.

Doctors commemorate 50 years KORUMBURRA Medical Centre staff recently celebrated 50 years since the opening of the centre on March 1, 1967.

They heard from Dr Ron Murley, one of the founding doctors, and also present were former staff Jill Yates and Oriel Leighton.

The medical centre currently has nine doctors and eight nurses and takes in medical students regularly, with a total of 31 staff.

“We have a large cohort of fabulous nurses and everyone works so well together,” general

The Gasmata Massacre remembered, 75 years on

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Dr Murley is a recently retired general practitioner; he worked locally for 28 years and was one of the original doctors at the Korumburra clinic.

Dr Murley spoke at the centre’s celebration evening about his experiences and time with Korumburra Medical Centre.

“The centre has remained faithfully independent and I wish them well for the next 50 years,” he said.

Served their country: Australian soldiers, back, Harry Millsom of Tarwin and Dave Lawson, and front, Joe Morgan of Yarram and Frank James of Leongatha. Messrs Millsom and James were executed by the Japanese during World War Two.

that was sent to protect the town.

On January 23, 1946 the Japanese invaded Rabaul and the Australian soldiers either surrendered or escaped into the jungle.

Six local men survived in the jungle from January 23 until early March before being captured. Six men from the area were executed by Japanese at Gasmata on the island of New Britain (New Guinea) on March 8, 1942. The men were: Frank James, Leongatha, He was born in Numurkah in 1919 and attended Ruby State School and Leongatha High. He went to Leaving (Year 11) which was not common in those days. He was also good at football, as was his brother Bert. One local lady told me he was a wonderful dancer and she enjoyed having a dance with him at the local balls.

The Bellingham brothers Bill and Tom, Nerrena East. Bill was born in Nerrena in 1907 and Tom there in 1908.

They lived on the family farm and worked as farm labourers. Their father Harry wanted someone to tell him what happened to his boys and no one ever did. They were good bushmen which no doubt helped them survive as long as they did.

Bert Kuhne was born in Leongatha in 1913 and was from a farming family in the Mardan area. His family had pioneered the area and there are many members of the family still in the area. Bert married local girl Muriel Pearson just before he went to Rabaul.

Jim Butterworth was born in Dumbalk in 1908.

He was a member of a large extended family whose ancestors pioneered the Dumbalk area and came from a farming background.

Harry Millsom came from a family farm at Tarwin between Leongatha and Meeniyan. He was born in Chelsea in 1916. Harry’s mother was another who spent the rest of her life not knowing the final resting place of her son and finally thought he was on the Montevideo Maru when it sunk.

Two other Gippslanders, Albert Watson of Traralgon and Doug Lewis of Cora Lynn, also died at the Gasmata. Only three men from the area, Phil Hillis, Dave Lawson and Owen Hughes, returned to the district. The story of the other men will be told at a later date.

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Workplaces ditch sugary drinks PUBLIC servants are wishing to become healthier by swapping sugary drinks for water for 30 days.

South Gippsland Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council and organisations in the South Coast Water Partnership have been successful in implementing the H30 Challenge in their workplaces.

So far across nine workplaces, more than 90 people have signed up to the challenge to switch sugary drinks to water for 30 days.

Anyone is welcome to sign up to the challenge to benefit from drinking water instead of sugary drinks.

Many of those already signed up have been encouraging their colleagues to join the challenge to share the benefits including weight loss, saving money, improving heart health and reducing tooth decay.

South Gippsland Shire Council and Bass Coast Shire Council are two of the 18 councils VicHealth is working with this year to promote the challenge.

Rachel Sands, H30 Challenge project worker was pleased with the support received for the initiative by both organisations and residents in the region.

“We have had a large amount of interest from organisations and the community about making a change as part of the H30 Challenge to improve their health,” she said.

“More than 230 people have signed up across South Gippsland and Bass Coast. If those people have skipped at least one soft drink a day for the last two weeks that would mean collectively we have avoided 35,420 teaspoons of sugar.”

To sign up for the challenge please visit www. h30challenge.com.au/lga/southgippsland or www.h30challenge.com.au/lga/basscoast according to your region.

Register at the pop up events at the Sustainability Festival, Wonthaggi Plaza, Leongatha Shopping Precinct or your local TAFE to pick up Healthy approach: taking part in the H30 Challenge are South Gippsland Shire Council a free drink bottle. staff, back, from left, Amy Ketteridge, Vicki Poxon, Chantal Lenthall, Sabiha Zafrin and Those who enter before the end of March will Kristy Kearney, and bottom, from left, Dawn Poletti and Vicki Bradley. go into the draw to win a $900 bicycle.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento

Now in our fifth month, we are in the final stages of approving the Council Plan for its imminent release for public comment.

Collectively and with many hours spent discussing issues and collating information, we are proud of where all of this planning has led us.

This document sets the theme and future direction of our shire for the next four years. We have taken the expectations and feedback from many community groups, residents and ratepayers on board during this process, with rate capping being an obvious priority.

The underlying factor of rate capping and council’s ability to deliver and manage community expectation will play an important role in our Lots to see: Julie Riley enjoys a previous Dumbalk Village Market and is inviting stallhold- decisions.

The next 12 months will see State Governers and shoppers to take part in the market this Saturday, March 18. ment rate capping set at two percent. As a result of this, council could receive $27 million less in rates and charges revenue over a 14 year period (2017-18 to 2030-31).

Therefore, it’s imperative this new council makes decisions based on living within our means to reduce the strain on services.

Being financially prudent and responsible in our service delivery and expenditure means we have to be smart in ensuring we maintain continued growth.

We need to be far more efficient while embracing technology and taking opportunities as they arise.

Working in partnership with other levels of government will be very important and we will be actively tapping into State and Federal government resources, for example funding for bridge and road repairs, which are generally costly items for council.

Ensuring quality infrastructure within our smaller hamlets is also a priority. They are the life and blood of country living, and for many of us, they form part of our identity.

Priority projects need to be identified that give growth to all aspects of our economy.

Attracting diversification within our agriculture industry will see some very innovative concepts developed whilst still affirming dairy and beef as the main contributors to our economy.

These are just some of the important directions our Council Plan will focus on. I encourage everyone to contribute to its finalisation and ultimate success once it is available for public comment.

MORE than 30 stalls have already been stallholders. Stalls are just $15 and tables are SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has dismissed a rumour the Leongatha liconfirmed for the Dumbalk Village Mar- available.

To find out more or book a stall, contact Bev brary may move to the former site of Biket this Saturday, March 18. on 5664 4344 or 0429 644 349 or Julie Riley on To be held at the Dumbalk Hall, from 8am Rite Electrical in McCartin Street.

5664 4266.

That shop has been vacant since last September.

A council spokesperson said, “This location is not being considered at this point in time.”

Council is considering a new site for the library, given the existing building is small.

AS a new council beginning its four year term, we are required under the Local Government Act to produce a Council Plan within six months of being elected.

Come and shop in Dumbalk Library rumour quashed

to 1pm, the market will offer handcrafts, fresh produce, preserves, jams, clothes, toys, honey, games, plants, cakes, biscuits, cards, crafts, brica-brac, clothes, Rawleighs products, opals, jewellery and more.

The market is the biggest fundraiser of the Dumbalk Progress Association and that group’s Bev Hanley is looking forward to the occasion.

“This is the 15th annual market for us and the money raised will go back into the town,” she said.

This year, proceeds will go towards buying furniture for the professional and medical suits at the Dumbalk Community Centre, operated by the progress association.

Professional people, such as physiotherapists, massage therapists and accountants, are invited to book the rooms to see patients and clients in the Tarwin Valley.

A raffle will also held, with the prize a large cast iron cooker.

Children will enjoy playing in the nearby playground.

Shoppers and stallholders won’t go hungry, with a sausage sizzle and Devonshire teas available.

Everyone is welcome, including more

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A home for you Woorayl Lodge in Leongatha may be the perAS you grow older, you may find you fect home for you. need more help with day-to-day tasks or Every Woorayl Lodge staff member is meticuhealth care. lously selected and professionally recognised, as

If you are living on your own and not able to amongst the best in their field. get out and about as easily as you used to, you Most importantly, they pride themselves on makmay also want some extra company. ing a positive difference to the lives of residents.

Sometimes, the best way to receive help and All the lodge staff members share the same support can be by living in an aged care home. commitment to delivering premium, individually focused aged care, based on an intimate knowledge of each resident’s personal requirements.

Craft session: Woorayl Lodge staff member “We’re a user friendly facility and everyone Debbie Bullock with residents Maria Pap- here is encouraged to make it feel like home,” dipalardo and Joyce Calder enjoying arts and rector of care Jo White said.

The lodge provides residents with social accrafts at Woorayl Lodge in Leongatha. tivities and events.

The Woorayl Ladies’ Auxiliary visits residents every Wednesday morning to conduct a range of craft activities including painting, drawing, knitting, crochet and beading.

The auxiliary provides glorious floral arrangements in the lodge lounges and arranges social activities for residents.

Nice necklace: resident of Woorayl Lodge, Helen Hicks, with visitor Judy Cameron in Leongatha.

Choose the right village for you ARE you considering moving into a retirement village in your golden years?

Here are five tips from Consumer Affairs Victoria to ensure you make the right choice.

1. Make a list of what you absolutely must have in a retirement village and another of features you want but do not need.

2. Seek expert advice; for example, take the retirement village contract to a lawyer and/or a financial advisor before you sign.

3. Talk to Seniors Information Victoria for free information about housing options, from independent living to residential care. Telephone 1300 135 090.

4. Shop around to make sure you are informed about your options.

5. Refuse to be hassled or hurried into a decision.

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Time to reward yourself IT is after a lifetime of hard work, that retirees are finally able to turn their attention towards satisfying and ticking off their ‘bucketlist’ of travel dreams.

These dreams will take them to travel destinations that are relaxing, fun, full of interesting highlights, and result in a personal lavish catalogue of brilliant memories always to be remembered.

Jill Carmody, owner and manager of Leongatha Travel and Cruise, has created an exclusive itinerary to Scandinavia that will depart Leongatha in July this year.

Just one of the destinations in this unique itinerary will allow Jill and the group to fulfill their ‘bucketlist’ ambition to experience the Midnight Sun in the Artic Circle.

Having escorted many tours to different parts of the world with her husband and business partner Ed Carmody, Jill has been planning this trip for a long time.

“We have already sold over half of our allotment on this hand crafted tour through Bentours, our Scandinavian specialists, after releasing it to our pre-registered guests in late November,” Jill said.

“Our group will depart Leongatha on July 6, flying into Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, where after a two night stay and an introductory tour of this fine city, including entrance to the City Hall and the Vasa Museum, we continue on our tour with a rail journey to Copenhagen, Denmark.”

Jill has allowed a three night stay in Copenhagen, so in addition to the highlights of this beautiful city, the group will enjoy an extended visit to the Tivoli Gardens, followed by a full day side trip to

Odense for a guided tour to “follow in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen”.

“After a short flight on to Oslo, we have time to check out the city including a visit to the Viking Ship Museum before journeying on the Flam Railway,” Jill said.

“This iconic train journey through the breathtaking fjord region incorporates ‘Norway in a Nutshell’, which ends in the historic trading port of Bergen. From Bergen we commence our six night voyage on Hurtigruten’s MS Polarlys which will take us through some of the most majestic scenery in the world, including the Geirangerfjord, the Royal City of Trondheim, and across the Arctic Circle to Coastal exploring: the six night voyage on the MS Polarlys will take travellers through our destination, Kirkenes.”

During the journey through Lapland, the group some of the world’s most majestic scenery. will stay overnight in Saariselka and Rovaniemi with a visit to Santa Claus Village, and a very special sightseeing opportunity to experience the Midnight Sun. “To complete our journey we visit Helsinki, the capital of Finland, with a side trip to Tallin in Estonia. This former Soviet Union city with its beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage listed old town, will make for a memorable end to our in depth experience, having visited so many diverse regions of Scandinavia and Northern Europe,” Jill said.

This is a unique opportunity to visit Scandinavia on a tour that incorporates so many highlights, and a variety of modes of transport.

In order to find out more information about this exclusive departure, or to reserve your place, contact Jill at Leongatha Travel and Cruise without delay on 5662 3601.

Stepping back: the historic trading port of Bergen in Norway features distinctive architecture.

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Are you ready to retire?

AS people l approachh their h i fi fiffties i and d stream, or pension, lets you draw down your sixties, they will probably start to think super to supplement your employment income when you cut back your work. about retiring.

For many women, this can herald a significant change in lifestyle.

Some early planning for this new stage of life can help you enjoy a successful transition from work to your retirement.

When can you retire?

In Australia there is no fixed age at which women have to retire. Currently, you can access superannuation from age 55 to 60 depending on when you were born. You may be entitled to the age pension from age 65 to 67, depending on when you were born. Use the super and age pension calculator to find out.

Making a gradual transition to retirement Many people choose a gradual transition to retirement, often winding back their working days over a few years.

This lets you become accustomed to a reduced workload and gives you time to develop hobbies or interests for later in your retirement. By delaying fulltime retirement you can also accumulate a larger nest egg.

There are many options available to help you make the transition to retirement. For example, a transition to retirement income

Will you have enough money?

The amount of money you will need to retire depends on your age and your intended lifestyle. Most retirees need more income in their first years of retirement when they might take the opportunity to travel or pursue hobbies. As they get older, their lifestyle winds down and they will need less income.

To get an idea of how much money people typically need in retirement, see the Australian Investment and Securities Commission website - www.moneysmart.gov.au – for information.

Give your super a last minute boost If you earn substantial take home pay but still worry that your super won’t be enough to fund a comfortable retirement, it may be possiJob done: retirement offers more opportunities to spend time with family, travelling and ble to give your nest egg a last minute boost.

Speak to your employer about salary sac- pursuing personal interests. rificing, or contributing to super from your super. It may also be tax effective. out more from the Australian Tax Office. pre-tax income. While it means taking home If you’re on a lower income you may be elInformation courtesy of Australian Securiless pay now, it is a simple way to add to your igible for a government co-contribution. Find ties and Investment Commission.

Enjoy Seniors Card benefits

Make a healthy lifestyle choice

WHEN you reach retirement, you may not consider yourself old, but don’t rule yourself out of applying for a Seniors THE time is right to make an appointCard and Seniors Business Discount ment to see your doctor for an annual Card. health check.

Holders of these cards can take advantage of discounts on goods and services from more than 4000 Seniors Card businesses.

The program encourages people to continue to keep active and engaged in the community, by providing incentives and making it more affordable to get out and about.

Look for the ‘Seniors Card Welcome Here’ logo or ask for Seniors Card discounts when you’re out and about.

If you’re a Seniors Card holder, you’re also eligible for free or concession public transport.

The Seniors Business Discount Card is suitable for people aged over 60 and working fulltime.

To find out more, go to www.seniorsonline. vic.gov.au/seniors-card

Based in Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Lang Lang, the Medical and Aged Care Group is focused on prevention and delivering optimal outcomes for its patients.

The medical group is dedicated to treating patients promptly and courteously, and to providing a wide range of services.

To make the most of your appointment, the medical group encourages patients to come in with a clear idea of what they would like to discuss, whether it be lowering the risk of chronic disease, improving mental wellbeing, cancer screenings, immunisations, diet and exercise advice, maintaining healthy weight, or a simply a medication review.

The Wonthaggi clinic – under the name South

Gippsland Family Medicine, located on Billson Street – also offers on site allied health, audio services and pathology.

Long Street Family Medicine (based in Leongatha) offers comprehensive family medicine care, and is dedicate to personalised, quality healthcare.

Lang Lang Family Medicine offers a large range of general practice, and is committed to helping people make healthy lifestyle choices.

All clinics employ highly qualified and multiskilled health care professionals.

To book your next appointment, simply call your preferred clinic.

Alternative, you can download the MAACG app on your phone to easily make an appointment.

For more details, the clinics can be found by going to maacg.com.au.

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The four bedroom homestead is one with great charm and appeal, surrounded by attractive, fertile gardens including fruit trees.

Having been in the building trade, the current owners have tastefully renovated this beautiful home.

A spacious living area is a magnificent feature of the home, a cosy wood heater and split system air conditioner providing comfort throughout the seasons.

An attractive timber kitchen incorporates gas stove, dishwasher, plenty of storage and adjoining meals area.

A separate dining room offers a second more formal dining option.

Three of the bedrooms enjoy morning sun and have built in robes and ensuite to the main bedroom.

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Two toilets and two bathrooms complete this

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The polished floor boards, the high ceilings, ornate cornices, the ceiling roses, deep architraves and traditional double hung windows are just some of the features from yesteryear.

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Property Council Victorian Executive Director, Sally Capp, said that this will improve the capacity of first home buyers to get into the market.

“Housing markets in regional Victoria should benefit from this bolstered incentive,” said Ms Capp.

In welcoming the changes, the Property Council also urged for a review to ensure that it fulfils Government’s objectives.

“While we support this increase, it should however be coupled with a review in three years’ time to determine the uptake and its effect,” she said.

“There is no point in increasing the grant unless there are Victorians who are taking advantage of it.”

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“We encourage Government to be brave and work with the private sector to look for further initiatives to deliver affordable housing in desirable locations.”

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Stay safe and enjoy the drive WITH the school holidays looming, many families are preparing to travel for relaxing breaks away.

If you’re driving to your destination, be sure to have your vehicle serviced and pay attention to tyre condition, steering, windscreen conditions, and oil and fluid levels.

Have any lingering issues fixed beforehand, such as noisy engines or rising temperature gauges, to ensure simple problems such as radiator issues do not stop you and your family from arriving at your holiday destination.

Before leaving home, ensure you are ready for emergencies by having packed a first aid kid, torch and blanket.

When driving, remember to be prepared as a driver. Be well rested, plan the trip to share driving and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.

Signs of fatigue include yawning, tired eyes and drowsiness, and also less obvious signs such as sweaty hands, boredom and oversteering.

When setting off on a long trip, don’t leave too early in the morning because your body clock believes you should still be asleep.

Schedule a 15 minute rest every two hours, and take advantage of a free tea and coffee at Driver Reviver stops offered by the State Emergency Service.

Take a break: Leongatha State Emergency Service volunteers Tony Lindhard (left) and Neil Warren urge drivers to stop and rest at Driver Reviver sites during their travels.

Holidays often mean pulling a trailer or caravan.

Before hitting the road, be sure to check the trailer or caravan for tyre condition and inflation, including spare; secure towbar and towing equipment; secure electrical connections and lights working; test the trailer brakes; and adjust rear view mirrors.

Good driving techniques will dramatically improve safety on the roads.

Keep a minimum of three seconds’ gap between you and the car in front.

When it’s raining and/or foggy, double the distance to six seconds.

Be sure to make early decisions on braking and accelerating. Change gears and brake smoothly to avoid skidding to provide a smoother drive while also providing less wear

and tear on the vehicle, and saving on fuel.

Look ahead on the road to be better prepared if there is a problem ahead.

This may even mean you can avoid a crash.

Always slow down coming to an intersection, especially if you are towing a van. Your braking distance will be greater than when you’re not towing, so make sure you allow for this.

Stay relaxed and try not to let other people’s driving skills or decisions worry you. If another driver makes a mistake, don’t get angry but rather concentrate on your own driving skills, behaviour and safety.

If another driver is courteous towards you, then acknowledge the good deed with a wave.

Information courtesy of NRMA.

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Toyota unveils new vehicle THE newest vehicle from Toyota pushes the boundaries and leads in innovation.

The C-HR boasts next generation style and a demonstration model is now available at Knights Toyota in Leongatha for prospective buyers to test drive.

You will be delighted with this SUV offering.

Toyota’s C-HR models for Australia adopt a new direct-injection turbo-charged 1.2L petrol engine that generates impressive acceleration and responsiveness.

The 85kW four cylinder direct injection turbo-charged engine is characterised by abundant torque at low engine and vehicle speeds.

The five door Toyota C-HR will be offered in two premium grades - C-HR and Koba - with the choice of 2WD and AWD configurations with six speed intelligent manual and continuously variable automatic transmission options.

Every Toyota C-HR will be highly equipped with advanced safety features such as a pre-collision system with emergency autonomous braking, active cruise control, lane departure alert

with steering control, automatic high beam and a reversing camera.

The C-HR features progressive styling and is designed to look like it’s always moving, with Toyota’s ‘Diamond design’ concept.

Drivers will appreciate the excellent driving dynamics, TNGA platform, technology that’s alert to the surroundings and advanced technology fine tuned for the driver.

The C-HR has a highly responsive, fuel efficient 1.2L turbo engine with responsive handling.

The high level of standard features found across both grades includes: • active cruise control; • forward collision warning; • Autonomous Emergency Braking; • lane departure alert with steering control blind spot monitor; • rear cross traffic alert; • reversing camera; • front and rear parking sensors; • satellite navigation; • dual zone air conditioning; and • automatic high beam.

First class: Hayley Svenson, sales and finance manager at Knight’s Toyota, showcases Toyota’s newest vehicle in its range, the C-HR.

Sounding fine: Morgan Gale, a team member at Autobarn in Leongatha, can advise customers on the best audio system for their vehicle. He is pictured in front of the audio board at the Leongatha store.

Autobarn - your car audio specialists “NOW is the time to upgrade your audio system,” said Morgan Gale, a team member at Autobarn in Leongatha.

He said customers seeking the best advice should get in store and see one of the friendly team.

Autobarn Leongatha has an amazing range of brands available, with the ever popular Kenwood, Pioneer and Alpine to name a few.

Customers can upgrade now to include GPS and reversing cameras, and with loads of new options on the market, good advice is essential.

Apple CarPlay connects a supported vehicle

to a compatible iPhone, enabling uninterrupted access to and interaction with Apple’s ecosystem directly through a dashboard touchscreen.

Also available are Android units and Autobarn will ensure you make the right choice for your requirements.

This month’s catalogue specials include a great deal on the Pioneer 200w Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver incorporating Siri eyes free technology for a low $119, a saving you won’t want to miss.

So make sure you get in store and grab some hot deals for your wheels.

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Grab opportunities, says Federer’s massage man STUDENTS were urged to seize opportunities that come their way at the graduation ceremony of Chisholm TAFE’s Bass Coast campus graduation ceremony in Wonthaggi last Tuesday evening (March 7).

Dedicated group: Bass Coast Trainee of the Year (Group Award) winners were home and community care trainees with Bass Coast Shire Council. From left, Bass Coast Shire Council’s Pat Butinar, teacher Gayle Van Seters, deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, students Jacquie Green of Cowes, Emma Hales of Wonthaggi, Timothee Gellie of Wonthaggi, Belinda McKinnen of Wonthaggi, council CEO Paul Buckley and council’s Lesley Hammond.

Standing out: Chisholm Bass Coast Student of the Year, Madelyn I’Anson of Corinella, completed a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Inspiring classmates: Gary Hamilton, a Wonthaggi massage therapist, was guest speaker at Chisholm TAFE’s graduation ceremony. He graduated with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and runs New Level Body Therapy with his wife Jacqui, a personal trainer.

Guest speaker Gary Hamilton, a massage therapist from Wonthaggi, told the audience of students, and their family and friends, “If opportunities come up, you have to recognise them and you have to take them.”

He took the opportunity to work with the Australian cricket team after receiving an offer through his massage college and that opened the door to further work at major sporting events.

Mr Hamilton also graduated from Chisholm last week, with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

He has worked at the Australian Open, Melbourne Commonwealth Games and Beijing Olympics, and travelled the world as personal massage therapist to world tennis star Roger Federer.

He spoke of his experiences around the world and at major sporting events after retraining as a massage therapist in his thirties. He previously worked as an electrical linesman and inspector of powerlines.

With a mortgage and young family, he left his job to study in Melbourne and said he has not looked back.

“I realised the more you learn, the less you know,” Mr Hamilton said.

Madelyn I’Anson of Corinella was named Chisholm Bass Coast Student of the Year, after graduating with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, in recognition of her dedication and academic record.

“Chisholm has been amazing. It is really supportive and want to see its students succeed,” she said.

She is now working at Phillip Island Early Learning Centre at Cowes.

The Bass Coast Trainee of the Year (Group Award) was presented to Timothee Gellie, Belinda McKinnen, Maureen Duke, Jacqueline Green and Emma Hales.

They all worked with Bass Coast Shire Council in home and community care for a year while studying a Certificate III in Indi-

vidual Support (HACC).

The graduation ceremony was held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

Chisholm’s chief operating officer Grant Radford said “education is one of the most important pillars that underpins society”.

He noted the Bass Coast campus offers “quality education and training, and opportunities”, and students were “supported by caring staff”.

“I hope tonight’s celebration is a celebration of your dream,” he said.

Graduates were: Certificate II in Building and Construction Preapprenticeship: Jayde Albrey-Caird, Jessica Dobson, Darcy Fishburn, Tarquin O’Grady, Jake Peters and Jaye Smith.

Certificate II in Community Services: Blake Harman.

Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (general): Mitchell Davies-Bell, Hayden Davis, John Huisintveld, Kai Jamieson, Hannah Payton and Brodie Wilson.

Certificate III in Aged Care: Amy Smith.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care: Naomi Goewie-Cleeland and Ellie O’Loughlin.

Certificate III in Individual Support: Nicole Anderson, Renee Boyle, Naomi Curran, Narelle Donahoo, Timothee Gellie, Jacqueline Green, Emma Hales, Sandra Holmes, Belinda McKinnen, Linda Tack, Ashlee Tennyenhuis and Brianna Wallace.

Certificate III in Micro Business Operations: Caterina Emery.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Hai Gan, Gary Hamilton, David Jackson and Kerri Ray. Diploma of Beauty Therapy: Lillian Pye. Diploma of Business: Andrea Smith.

Diploma of Business Administration: Withanage Senapathy.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care: Sarah Bamford, Catalina Burney, Alexandra Cairnduff, Gemma Dixon, Jessica Emmitt, Ashlee Goss, Madelyn I’Anson, Anna-Maria Kambouris, Jessica O’Neill, Jacqueline Page, Courtenay Rigby, Poppy Trewin, Haylee Tuddenham, Xiaoxin Wan and Jacinta Ward.

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, and Diploma of Training Design and Development: Nicole Hrvatin.

Leaders learn the ropes FOUR South Gippslanders are taking part in a highly regarded leadership course this year.

Exciting year ahead: new president of Inverloch Probus Club, Carol Hurst (seated on right), with secretary Julie Sharp and treasurer John Dale with other members of the Inverloch Probus Club committee.

Carol leads Inverloch Probus CAROL Hurst was installed as the new Inverloch Probus Club president recently.

Carol started her tenure with a knitter’s joke that set the tone for the remainder of the annual general meeting.

In his past president’s report, Colin Billington commented on the cooperation and the enjoyment he has received in the past 12 months.

“The 2016-2017 year has been a fascinating time for our members, particularly through the marvellous efforts

the committee has put in. We have had a wonderful selection of guest speakers on a range of subjects and our local 10 minute speakers continue to surprise us with their history and stories,” he said.

“Monthly tours have taken us to a range of fascinating locations and most often an interesting abode for a meal.

“The walkers keep finding new places to explore while keeping healthy and active and always having fun, while our hardy golfers are there come rain or shine.”

Mr Billington said Dine Outs took

members to eateries around the shire and the Knitters continue to do important welfare work while enjoying the social side of Probus at their twice monthly meetings. “The Outdoor Leisure Group put some of us stay-athomers to shame as it tours the various camping sites and areas of Victoria,” he said.

Mr Billington thanked long time committee member and life member, Ian Turnbull, for the enormous work he has put in over many years in a range of roles.

Ben Vagg of Leongatha South, Burra Foods’ employee Stuart Shattock of Warragul, Amy Dynes of Wonthaggi and Page Williams of Toora are participants in this year’s Gippsland Community Leadership Program.

South Gippsland Shire Councillor Meg Edwards attended the 21st birthday and 2017 launch of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) in Sale recently.

One of a number of prominent South Gippsland residents or former residents to have graduated from the program, Ms Edwards is a former recipient of the Barry Roger’s Bursary.

The bursary recognised contribution to the community and provides a place in the program on that basis.

South Gippsland mayor Cr Ray Argento and former Leongatha resident, Senator Bridget McKenzie, are also graduates of the program.

Editor of The Weekly Times for a decade, Ed Gannon, was invited to launch the program. A large crowd from across Gippsland gathered in Sale to celebrate the 21st birthday of GCLP and congratulate the latest group

Educational chance: Gippsland Community Leadership Program participant Amy Dynes of Wonthaggi (centre) with Stephen Chapple and Frankie MacLennan, of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. of aspiring leaders.

GCLP program director Jenny Hammett said the new group enjoyed the opportunity to listen to and talk with Mr Gannon as he shared some of his experiences with the group.

“Back in 1996 when GCLP was originally launched, it was the first of its kind in regional Australia and the concept of a community leadership program was a novel idea. There are more than 500 people who have experienced the leadership development GCLP provides and they have contributed to their communities in many, many forms since that time,” Ms Ham-

mett said.

“Meg, Ray and Bridget are great ambassadors for GCLP and they are joined by many others in the South Gippsland community, like the GCLP Advisory Committee chair, Martin Fuller.”

Auspiced by the Committee for Gippsland and strongly supported by local business and industry, the program also enjoys the support of the State Government and a number of Gippsland’s local councils.

GCLP embarked upon its 2017 program at Inverloch recently with a two day session and will visit Latrobe in March and April.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Reymo’s art will touch all “Art is what happens when The award winning artist MANY people know I’m busy making plans,” Rey- has held individual and group ‘Reymo’ as the bloke who ment said. owns and runs the service “What starts out as a simple station at Tarwin Lower. idea becomes increasingly com-

exhibitions in Melbourne and Gippsland, and is the creator

of the famed Long Table at Tarwin Lower.

Few however may know that away from work, Mark Reyment is an artist and the maker behind the next exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek.

The show, Collision – sculpture and drawings - Mark Reyment will be held from March 19 to April 15, with an opening event this Sunday, March 19 at 2pm.

Reyment is one of a small Artist himself: Mark Reyband of people operating the ment’s exhibition will open new exhibition space in Tarwin at Fish Creek’s Gecko Studio Lower that goes by the name Gallery this Sunday.

Thirsty Work.

plex. I like to play with disorder and my work reflects degrees of disorder frozen in time.”

Reyment often gives his work whimsical titles, “usually based on whatever was rattling around in my head at the time”, he said.

These include It’s not the fall that kills you (financial pressures), The world’s strangest married couple (a reflection on love), A Berlin crisis (feeling under siege) and A man of letters (self-depreciation).

“These are things from everyday life given expression in boxes, clouds, cages, flagpoles, scaffold, factories and towers. What seems chaotic is not quite so. There is a certain amount of order, but there is always a point where I just stop and say that’s it!” Reyment said.

“I play with geometry but never use rulers and such.

Imperfection in each object affects the other. This is especially so with the cage device.

It is both symbolic and very difficult to build without them warping.

“They often contain clouds, white clouds, dark clouds.

They are built for things impossible to contain.

“The saw tooth roof factory is a reflection on masculinity, or my being a father or my father, of duty and obligation.

It is sometimes employed as a Making a statement: A Berlin Crisis, a work by Tarwin purely aesthetic device. These Lower artist Mark Reyment in wood, vinyl, plastic and plas- buildings are being built purely ter, that is part of his exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish for functionality being re-used as an aesthetic device.”

Creek that opens this Sunday.

International artists: from left, Lynn Fisher and Around the Colour, Trish Richards and Burano Colour, and Florence Crighton and Masquerade, among the works the artists will exhibit at Korumburra’s Federation Art Gallery from this Saturday.

Art captures Italy THE beauty of Italy will grace the walls of Korumburra’s Federation Art Gallery from this Saturday, March 18.

Five artists who visited Italy on painting tours will exhibit a total of 104 works, depicting diverse subject matter from landscapes to cityscapes and icons of Italian life.

Their show is entitled Italy through our art and opens this Saturday at 2pm, with aperitifs and antipasto to be served, accompanied by Italian music.

The artists, Trish Richards of Nyora, Lynn Fisher of Poowong, Florence Crighton and Paula Farries of Leongatha, and Matthew Philip of Narre Warren, were talented painters in their own

right before embarking on painting holidays.

Their holidays took them to Tuscany, Cinque Terre and Melia-Romagna in Italy’s north, as well as the cities of Venice and Florence, in 2015 and 2016.

“Our trip began as ramblings between two ladies who were just dreaming,” Lyn said.

The works are eclectic, from watercolours and acrylics, to oils, pastels and mixed media.

“The colours are so vivid,” Trish said.

Florence added, “All the little towns have buildings hundreds of years old.”

The exhibition continues daily until Sunday, April 16 from 11am to 4pm, with works ranging from $40 to $700.

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Monash students on site THE Year 4C Monash University medical students in South Gippsland are spread right across the region from Foster to Wonthaggi, including Korumburra and Leongatha.

A new group of students have just arrived for 2017, and the year started with a dinner in the Monash Rural Health offices in Leongatha.

Tutors, GPs and GP practice staff from across the region joined the students for an evening of food, fun and an inspirational talk from Professor Marlene Drysdale.

As a Wiradjuri woman who has worked tirelessly in Indigenous education, recruitment and retention, Marlene’s career has been devoted

to working for her people.

She took the audience on her journey from growing up on the river bank in Echuca, to her roles with both government and universities.

She also talked passionately about current issues facing Indigenous Australians.

A bonus for the students has been the establishment of the new simulation training facility, adjacent to the teaching site at Leongatha, a joint project with Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Not only do the medical students use the facility but also hospital medical staff, nurses, and local General Practice staff.

“This has been an exciting development for the whole area,” academic coordinator and lecturer Jennie Casey said.

It has led to new relationships being forged throughout the healthcare sector in the region.

“Monash Rural Health South Gippsland is fortunate to have another group of excellent students, and we are all looking forward to both the challenges and learning experiences they will encounter as part of rural practice this year,” she said.

In the lab: Monash University students Hayden Jones, Stephanie KcKelvie, Matilda Maynard, Katharine Huang, Muirin Healy, Gaby Bolton, Dr Deidre Bentley, Nathan Hanegbi, Vikram Rao and Dan Archer at the Leongatha Hospital teaching site.

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Pumped up: Trudie Horskins and Connecting Skills Australia customers were excited to kick start another water aerobics session recently at Inverloch’s Broadbeach Resort.

MAX Graham Geitz was born on March 1 at Leongatha Hospital. Max is the first baby for Ben and Jemima of Koonwarra.

Active and healthy year for Connecting Skills Australia CONNECTING Skills Australia customers have chosen fun and taking care of their health and wellbeing as key focuses for 2017.

Water aerobics at Inverloch’s Broadbeach Resort led by Trudie Horskins is a favourite activity for many.

The participants enjoy getting in the warm water and being active to music.

“I think the music is an important part of their workout. Everyone really enjoys it and it’s a great environment to be in,” Connecting Skills’ Australia senior support staff member Pauline Deering said.

Other active program choices include bowling, bushwalking, swimming at the Wonthaggi pool and beach, and table tennis with Nancy Pattinson in Wonthaggi.

Catering is an exciting new program for those wishing to extend their cooking skills and connect with the community.

Customers have started working on obtaining their Food Handling Certificate.

The goal is to go on to cater events to build connections in the community. These will include luncheons for disadvantaged or marginalised community members.

The performance group at Connecting Skills Australia is excited about the annual performance at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre.

This year, the fifth annual performance is called CSA Does Broadway and will include numbers from everyone’s favourite musicals.

The date is set for October 24 and participants have already starting preparing by developing their acting skills, and have singing les-

sons at Leigh Owens’ Music Studio.

“The group members will work together all year. It’s amazing to see how they support and encourage each other,” Pauline said.

Connecting Skills Australia’s CFA volunteers are now cleaning fire trucks and stations across Bass Coast and have been nominated for as a finalist for a Supreme Court Award with the Wonthaggi CFA for their community contribution.

This is an exciting nomination for the crew that works diligently with Leigh Phillips to support CFA volunteers and the community.

The awards are in April and will be attended by CFA and Connecting Skills Australia representatives.

Connecting Skills Australia will be honouring its crew members for their efforts in being nominated with a dinner and presentation event.

CLAIRE Margaret Rose Griffin was born at Leongatha Hospital on March 1 to John and Eleanor Griffin of Meeniyan.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

AFTER celebrating International Women’s Day in the past week, I’d like to highlight the women of Bass Coast.

We have so many dynamic women we come into contact with every day. While it is impossible to single out any one person, I thought I’d mention some of the incredible women I have had the pleasure of meeting with recently.

I once again had the opportunity of talking to the Legacy widows in Cowes in the past week. Legacy and the Legatees who devote their time are to be congratulated for supporting this service to our community, as is the RSL, who provides the venue and refreshments.

The wonderful social interaction and friendships that this group fosters are crucial for a healthy and connected community. In this the week of International Woman’s Day, we have ladies of a senior age group, running their committees and ‘getting the job done’ in a sensitive, caring and fun way. It is always a delight for me to attend these meetings.

To the other end of the age spectrum, I also attended a Youth Leadership Forum held by the Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo. It

was great to see some familiar faces from our Bass Coast Young Leaders awards a couple of weeks ago.

The guest speaker on the night was Holly Ransom, who – to put it simply – is just awesome. Her credentials are outstanding; she holds a Bachelor of Economics/Law, has been named by Westpac and The Australian Financial Review as being one of Australia’s top 100 women of influence, is the youngest ever female director of an AFL football club having been appointed to the board of Port Adelaide, and was the co-chair of the G20 Youth Summit in 2014, which became the first Youth Summit in G20 history to influence the world leaders declaration.

In 2012, Holly became the world’s youngest ever president of a Rotary Club and in 2016, was appointed chair of the United Nations Global Coalition of Young Women Entrepreneurs.

The list of world leaders she has met in her relative young life is astounding. It was a privilege to hear her speak and I have no doubt she encouraged, motivated and inspired all of the young people (and us older ones!) in the room.

While we’re on the topic of young

leaders, I would also like to acknowledge our two wonderful 2017 Young Leaders from St Joseph’s Primary School, Eve Pollitt and Isaac Seuren, who were regretfully missed off the list we issued following the presentation ceremony.

Eve is known for being a mature and confident student who is always ready and willing to help her peers, show empathy for others and is happy to help around the school without seeking recognition.

Isaac is a wonderful role model for his peers who has the courage to stand up for what he believes in and sets a fantastic example both inside and outside the classroom.

Having spoken to a group of Wonthaggi Secondary College students last Friday about what makes a great leader, both Eve and Isaac are perfect examples – it’s not about being the best at something, or the smartest, or the most confident person in the room.

Being a leader can mean doing as little as being there to help a friend when they need it, or encouraging those around you to do their best.

With so many of our own inspiring young leaders, Bass Coast certainly has a very bright future ahead.

TYLAH Jordan Marriott was born on February 28 at Leongatha Hospital. Tylah is the first daughter for James and Jessica of Leongatha and a sister for Dallas, 2.

Milpara Community House news DO you need to update your first aid skills? Then Saturday, March 25 is the day for you. We have Level 2 Apply First Aid and CPR classes running.

We are able to offer the standard HLTAID003 and the childcare HLTAID004 level two courses.

Another interesting class we have coming up on Tuesday, March 28 is Home Produce Cooking. Join our tutor in the kitchen to learn how to transform fresh produce from the garden into cheap, easy and yummy food. Lunch is included.

Milpara is very happy to now offer TIPS, our Training and Information Pathway Service.This is an excellent opportunity to navigate through some wonderful online resources you may not be

aware of.

We can help identify what training pathways you may like to take to achieve your career goals. If you don’t know what you’d like to do that’s OK, we can help provide some options that may fit your interests. Please call us to make an appointment time. We are offering this service on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings.

We are currently looking for tutors for MYOB and Reckon Accounts. We’d also be interested in hearing from anyone who has a particular skill or passion they’d like to share with our community. Term two planning is underway. If you have any feedback or would like to join our team of tutors or provide a workshop, please let get in contact with Belinda at Milpara on 5655 2524.

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Farming Insight Dairy farmers to share autumn tactics WITH a tough period behind them, South Gippsland dairy farmers are keen to start working towards better times ahead.

Making the most of this autumn will be crucial for setting up 2017-18 as the most productive and profitable year possible.

With that in mind, GippsDairy and Dairy Australia have organised a series of Tactics Farm Days focused specifically on autumn management.

These farm days will assist farmers to plan for autumn and the new financial year, with expert advice from GippsDairy’s regional extension team, nutritionists, agronomists, rural financial counsellors and farmers.

Some of the topics to be covered will include: • autumn tactics of the host farm; • autumn feed planning; • pasture renewal: methods, varieties and pest/ weed management;

• discussion of soil test results and fertiliser options; • transition cow management – practical application; • tax planning, managing creditors and government support options; and • looking after yourself and your people.

The South Gippsland event will be held at Graeme, Jenny and Shaun Cope’s Fish Creek farm at 195 Kerrs Road on Thursday, March 16 from 11am to 2pm. Other days will be held in the Macalister Irrigation District and at Labertouche.

Keynote speakers at the Fish Creek day will be Ridley Agriproducts consultant Richie McGrath and Brown’s Fertilisers agronomist Stuart McNaughton.

GippsDairy regional extension officer Karen Romano urged farmers to come along to the Autumn Tactics days.

“This autumn is seen as critical for helping farmers bounce back and prepare for next year, so these days will be a great investment of time

for those who attend,” she said.

The Tactics Farm Days have been supported

by Dairy Australia through GippsDairy, as well as the voluntary contribution of local farmers and service providers.

Lunch will be provided on all days. To register contact GippsDairy on 5624 3900 or info@ gippsdairy.com.au For more details contact Karen at GippsDairy on 0417 524 916 or karen@gippsdairy.com.au

Dairy employment masterclass today GippsDairy and Dairy Australia are offering farmers the chance to improve their management of employees though a ‘masterclass’ on recruitment and retention problems within businesses.

The workshops, which will include Leongatha, will be led by Mandy Johnson, a best selling author, engaging speaker and business adviser who will share with dairy farmers the best techniques to help business recruitment and solve employment issues.

Mandy completely changed her approach to managing staff with great success and now shares this experience - and the free tools she developed - with many businesses and industries across Australia.

Dairy farmers who have previously participated in workshops with Mandy suggested that Dairy Australia should offer the same sessions to the dairy community. All her workshops have been rated outstanding by your peers, so this is one event not to

be missed!

For more information visit Mandy’s website www.mandyjohnson.co The workforce masterclass will have an emphasis on innovative techniques to solve recruitment and retention problems within businesses, increase business profitability and assistin achieving goals in the current challenging environment.

The comprehensive workshop will cover: • what’s changing in the labour market; • self-reflection, looking at your achievements Sharing ideas: Graeme and Shaun Cope will host a GippsDairy and Dairy Australia event and disappointments in the people area; on their Fish Creek farm this Thursday, March 16.

• attracting and hiring great recruits; • performance management; and • getting the best from your people.

The Leongatha session will be held at Leongatha today (Wednesday, March 15) from 10.30am to 2pm at the Leongatha RSL, corner Smith Street and Michael Place.

Established 1944 The workshops are free and a meal will be provided.

Places are limited and bookings are essential, so please contact Leah Maslen at GippsDairy on 0448 681 373.

AUTUMN

Funding keeps track of sheep, goats THE State Government has approved another round of grants worth more than $400,000 to help sheep and goat producers and the supply chain transition to the electronic identification traceability scheme.

The government’s Transition Package provides for cost-neutral tags at 35 cents to farmers in 2017, meaning nearly all Victorian sheep and goat producers receive benefits in the funding package.

With new rules that came into effect from January 1, 2017, all newborn sheep and goats in Victoria now require an electronic NLIS (Sheep) tag before they leave their property of birth.

Farmers who are keen to embrace additional onfarm benefits are encouraged to apply for grants to purchase optional equipment like readers and purpose built weighing systems.

To date, close to 100 applications from farmers have been approved.

Additional workshops to clearly inform farmers about the new electronic identification system are being held almost every day throughout February.

Register at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/EIDworkshops or phone 136 186 for more information.

Application forms for equipment grants are available at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/sheepEID or by calling 1800 678 779 during business hours.

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PEOPLE are just as crucial to a dairy business as cows or grass, but farmers don’t always put the time and effort into staff that they do for other parts of their farm operation.

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Farming Insight

Soils take centre stage MAJOR General the Honourable Michael Jeffery, Australia’s National Advocate for Soil Health and former Governor General of Australia, visited Mardan-Mirboo North on Sunday, March 5 to launch the Sustainable Farm Workshops for Landcare.

Major General Jeffery was

appointed in 2012 by then Prime Minister Julia Gillard to lead an initiative to promote Soil Health for Australians.

As all farmers know, soil health is the essential factor that drives farm productivity, stock wellbeing, and nutritious food.

He has travelled widely across Australia, meeting with farmers, and identifying a series of exceptional farms that can be used as case studies. He is a passionate

speaker on the importance of soil health, demonstrating how soil health directly benefits Australians both financially and in terms of health and social wellbeing.

During his keynote speech at the launch, Major General Jeffrey said, “Looking after our soil, water and vegetation is a strategic imperative for Australia and the planet’s future wellbeing. We must attach the highest national priority to regenerating our landscapes to ensure resilient, sustainable and profitable agricultural enterprises.”

The Landcare event was the first of a series of unique one day workshops for new and experienced farmers organised by the Mardan and Mirboo North Landcare Group.

The topics covered are “Hill Farms”, “Small Commercial Farms”, and “Lifestyle Farms”, and the workshops are held on properties in the Mardan-Mirboo area.

Inspiring Landcarers: National Soils Advocate Major General Michael Jeffery (centre) and Landcare volunteers during the recent event at the Mardan property of Helen and Ian Hasty. From left, Ian Hasty, Helen Hasty, Denyse Menzies, Suzanne Wightman, Major General Michael Jeffery, Viki Sinclair, Libby Anthony, Alex Campbell and Colin Goodwin.

Left, Talking shop: Nick Dudley of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, explains the problems of soil erosion on South Gippsland hills to National Soils Advocate Major General Michael Jeffery (second from left) and Hill Farms workshop attendees at Mardan-Mirboo North recently.

• VLE Leongatha

Yarding lacks finish across board THERE were approximately 1070 export and 150 young cattle penned representing an increase of 40 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market. Quality remained mixed with some very good prime drafts on offer, while there were plenty of lines lacking finish.

Yearling trade cattle sold firm, while the vealers sold 9c to 10c/kg dearer for a limited selection.

Grown steers and bullocks eased 5c to 6c/kg. A better selection of grown heifers gained 12c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers improved 10c, while the crossbred portion held firm.

Heavy weight beef cows sold mostly firm, although quality declined with fewer young lots on offer. Lighter and leaner grades of cows sold 5c to 10c/ kg dearer. Heavy weight bulls sold firm.

Heavy weight vealers suited to butchers sold from 345c to 367c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 300c and 338c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 300c and 325c/kg.

Bullocks made from 290c to 320c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish sold from 275c to 303c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 243c and 269c with the crossbred portion between 255c and 295c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold between 165c and 223c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 196c to 258c after a top of 265c/kg for a single younger cow.

Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls sold from 244c to 270c with the dairy lots from 235c to 248c/kg.

The next sale draw - March 15 & 16: 1.

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

Sheep sale Wednesday, March 22 at 12pm (fortnightly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, March 8 BULLOCKS 17 J. & M. Coulson, Shady Creek 12 G. & J. Ray, Yarram 3 F.W. Morrison, Leongatha 9 G. & J. Briscoe, Mirboo North 11 T. & L. Butcher, Allambee East 4 Y.J. Wood, Jeeralang

593.2kg 652.1kg 616.7kg 590.6kg 617.3kg 657.5kg

325.0 321.2 315.0 315.0 315.0 315.0

$1928.01 $2094.49 $1942.50 $1860.25 $1944.41 $2071.13

STEERS 1 G. & D. Russell, Hallston 1 Graham Moore, Thorpdale 3 G. & S. Hosking, Mirboo 1 R. & D. Clench, Yarram 1 Arndt & Potter 1 G. & J. Briscoe, Mirboo North

390.0kg 370.0kg 340.0kg 440.0kg 430.0kg 500.0kg

367.2 356.6 356.6 345.0 321.6 315.0

$1432.08 $1319.42 $1212.44 $1518.00 $1382.88 $1575.00

HEIFERS 1 G. & D. Russell, Hallston 1 Graham Moore, Thorpdale 4 G. & S. Hosking, Mirboo 1 R. & D. Clench, Yarram 10 T. & L. Butcher, Allambee East 1 R. & A. Jones, Yinnar South

380.0kg 420.0kg 331.3kg 375.0kg 363.0kg 305.0kg

360.0 360.0 356.6 345.0 337.6 333.6

$1368.00 $1512.00 $1181.24 $1293.75 $1225.49 $1017.48

COWS 1 R. & L. Sutton, Traralgon 8 R. Wight & Sons, Woodside 2 S. Bridger, Glen Forbes 2 K. & W. Marshall, Glengarry 1 Maxray Nom, Buffalo 1 R. Wight & Sons, Woodside

570.0kg 551.9kg 587.5kg 615.0kg 775.0kg 635.0kg

265.0 258.0 255.0 248.0 246.6 245.6

$1510.50 $1423.84 $1498.13 $1525.20 $1911.15 $1559.56

BULLS 1 R. & V. Dowel, Leongatha Sth 1 McGauran Past Co, Rosedale 1 A. & S. Ritchie, Korumburra 1 A. Stollery, Mirboo North 1 D. & B. Kallady, Gelliondale 1 A. & L. Mitchell, Leongatha

1205.0kg 1045.0kg 1100.0kg 860.0kg 900.0kg 1170.0kg

270.0 264.6 262.6 260.6 260.0 260.0

$3253.50 $2765.07 $2888.60 $2241.16 $2340.00 $3042.00

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Farming Insight

Thirty bulls sold at auction BASS’ Belfrage family snapped up a top prized Angus bull worth $10,500 at Yancowinna Angus Stud’s annual autumn sale on Friday.

Thirty bulls were sold during the auction for an average price of $5017.

Six bulls remained, but stud principal Dennis Ginn was confident they would sell quickly in private sales.

Mr Ginn said the prices were up on his previous sale with the beef market currently at its strongest.

The auction agent for the sale was SEJ and the auctioneer was Michael Glasser from Glasser Total Sales Management.

Mr Ginn said Yanncowinna would host its next auction in spring.

“We try to sell 80 bulls a year at auction and we continue to sell privately during the year as well,” he said.

Mr Ginn said while there were plenty of repeat customers present at the auction, there were a few new faces in the crowd as well.

“A lot of people are getting back into breeding and are looking for bulls to fulfil their objectives,” he said.

“We had a good turnout to this auction. It’s good Top price: the highest selling bull at Yancowinna Angus Stud’s latest auction went for to see new buyers, as well as our repeat buyers who $10,500. Stud principal Dennis Ginn (left) is pictured with buyers Bill, Gemma and Matt Belfrage from Bass. have been coming here in excess of 20 years.”

Draw backs Hereford supporter FOLLOWING on from the success of this year’s Beef Week, Gippsland Hereford Group president David Phelan was delighted to announce the winner of the $1000 voucher, made possible by the members of the Gippsland Hereford Group.

“Each participating member donated $125 towards this raffle with Gippsland Hereford Group making up any shortfall so as the value of the voucher is $1000. This competition is held during Beef Week. Visitors entered at all the participating Gippsland Hereford studs,” Mr Phelan said.

“This year’s contributors included Warringa Hereford Stud at Yarram, Newcomen Hereford Stud at Ensay, Nunniong Hereford Stud also at Ensay, Mundook Hereford stud at Nicholson, Mawarra Hereford Stud at Longford, Willack Hereford Stud at Seaton, Tarwin Hereford stud at Meeniyan and Glen Goulbourn Hereford Stud at Epping.”

The winning ticket was drawn by Bill Kee, principal of the Warringa Hereford Stud in Yarram.

From 84 entries, the winner was Eric Lavis from Roseleigh, Bungowannah, near Albury.

Mr Lavis was told of his win by telephone moments after the draw on Wednesday evening.

Mr Lavis brought his first Hereford stud cattle during the week.

“I brought 14 Beaumont cows. We currently run 300 commercial breeders and are just starting up our stud enterprise,” Mr Lavis said.

“This year was the first time we have attended Beef Week and I came home with three bulls: one Mundook Koby bull and two others from Epping and Beechworth,” he said.

Draw: Gippsland Hereford Group president David Phelan and Yarram member Bill Kee draw the winner of the Beef Week competition. The winner of the $1000 Gippsland Hereford Group voucher was Eric Lavis from Bungowannah.

Mr Lavis entered the competition while visiting the Mundook Hereford Stud at Nicholson.

He can use his $1000 voucher towards the purchase of his bulls or he can use it next year towards the purchase of any Hereford stud cattle from the Gippsland Hereford Group.

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Koorie Preschool Assistant (KPSA)

UnitingCare Gippsland strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Rebecca Ford on 5662 5150 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Term 3 & 4 Replacement Teachers Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12.

We require long service leave replacement teachers to teach any combination of: • VCE Specialist Mathematics, Physics & Senior Mathematics (Term 3 & 4) • Senior Science & Mathematics (Term 3 & 4) • VCE PE & HD (Term 3) • Year 7-9 Drama & English (Term 3) For a position description visit: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Email applications to: amanda.bill@newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close Friday 24 March 2017 In accordance with Child Protection legislation, preferred applicants will be subject to employment screening.

Maternal & Child Health Nurse Women & Families Permanent Part-Time Position (0.2 EFT) We are seeking applications from interested Maternal Child & Health Nurses to join our busy Women & Families team.

Requirements are: • Current Registration with NMBA • Demonstrated commitment to excellent patient/client care • Well-developed clinical skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Previous nursing experience • Post-graduate qualiďŹ cations well regarded and essential for specialty positions • Satisfactory Police Check For further information contact Linda Goltz Linda.Goltz@basscoasthealth.org.au. A position description is available on the website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au Applications, including a cover letter and two professional referees should be addressed to the Human Resources OfďŹ cer: Pat.Grasby@ basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon Friday 31 March 2017

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To be eligible for this role you will have: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in acute and chronic disease nursing, in particular Respiratory disease management â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent clinical assessment and care planning skills â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding and implementation of person-centred care â&#x20AC;˘ Well-developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of service providers â&#x20AC;˘ Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills â&#x20AC;˘ Current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence Additionally, it is preferred if you have: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in coordinating and facilitating pulmonary rehabilitation programs â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in running group sessions For further information please contact Denise Escreet on 5671 3336 or email to denise.escreet@basscoasthealth.org.au.

A position description can be found on our website www.basscoasthealth.org.au.

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A full time vacancy exists at our Leongatha office for a Receptionist to join our hard working professional team.

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Phone manner and the ability to relate to our diverse client range will be essential. Excellent knowledge with Microsoft OfďŹ ce Word, Excel and Outlook preferred. If you are interested in applying for this role please send through your resumĂŠ and covering letter to: Email: Yvonne@mjacpa.com.au Or post to: Receptionist, MJA Accounting Level 1, 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha Applications close: 24 March 2017

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Gippsland Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health (GWH) is a not for proďŹ t, independent, regional health promotion service run by women, for women, based on the social model of health.

The organisation works within a feminist framework to engage with women, communities, service providers and Government to promote and enhance the health and wellbeing of women across Gippsland.

GWH has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Chief Executive OfďŹ cer.

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situations vacant

situations vacant

TRUCK DRIVER Ryans Transport is looking for a suitably qualified driver to join our team Mostly Monday to Friday, Leongatha – Melbourne work but some weekend and interstate may be required.

Must have MC licence and an excellent driving record Send your application to: tom@ryansbricks.com.au Or call Tom on 0409 613 664

personal

personal

Single Gentleman!

John - 41 years old, self- employed, financially secure, 183cm, 82kgs with brown hair and hazel eyes.

He enjoys the outdoors, fishing, beach, sports, markets and weekends away.

John is looking for an active, down to earth lady.

To speak with John please call 1800 261 848 or 0488 200 554 www.countrycompanionship.com.au

for rent

for sale

VAULT FOR RENT Secure storage for documents or valuables within building. Ph: 0429-649334.

SMALL square bales, $7. Ph: 0417-563033.

for sale

MOWERS

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

livestock We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

CARAVAN Royal Flair, 2005, double island bed, RC air conditioner, rollout awning, all in good order. Ph: 5668-6202.

CARAVAN 1996 Regent pop top, twin beds, front kitchen, gas stove/oven, microwave, fridge, annexe. Excellent condition, $10,000 neg.

Ph: 5672-3962.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

HAY for sale: Vetch hay $180 + freight, Lucerne hay $230 + freight.

Can deliver, feedtest available. Phone Joe 0429-138748.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, March 19, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs.

Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270.

PULLETS Wednesday, March 22 Commercial crossbreds Vaccinated 14wk (Black Red White) $18.50 12wk (Isa Brown) $17.50 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha 11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

public notice KORUMBURRA GUN CLUB is holding its

Annual General Meeting on the

12th of April 2017 7pm at the Gun Club

used vehicles NISSAN Patrol 4.2 lt diesel ute, 1999, long range tanks, $175,000km, manual, excellent condition, PRP561, $26,000.

Ph: 5674-2929, 0427742929.

TOYOTA CAMRY Altise, 2003, white, 219,500km travelled, registered until November 20, 2017 (UMP604), roadworthy certificate to be obtained at time of sale. Price $4,000. Contact 0437744353 or 5662-3314.

wanted

CARS WANTED CASH FOR CARS All makes and models 2003 onwards Call Rob 0419 218 277 WANTED to lease shed and land suitable to rear calves, in Dumbalk or surrounding areas. Ph: 0487-203265.

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

garage sales

GARAGE SALE 20 Parr Street Leongatha SATURDAY March 18 9am to 1pm No earlybirds Household goods, toys, clothes, and old tools

Garage Sale 13 Valley View Cres

Leongatha SATURDAY MARCH 18 9am - 12pm Household items and more

GARAGE SALE 25 Nerrena Road Dumbalk SATURDAY MARCH 18 8am - 4pm Bric-a-brac, antiques, clothing, household items, and much more Good prices

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

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Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

marriage celebrant

deaths

deaths

PAM HERRALD

Adored nan to Stephen and Robyn, Russell and Sarah, Trevor and Natalie, Murray and Kerryn, Karena; Emma and Ash, Lucie; Alicia, Breanna; Stephanie and Rod, Vivienne, and great nan to Ky, Niah, Sienna, Sophia, Amelia, Katherine and Rachael.

Forever in our hearts.

Cherished nan of our children and grandchildren Stephen, Robyn, Sienna, Sophia, Ayla, Russell, Sarah; Trevor, Natalie, Amelia; Murray, Kerryn, Ky, Niah and Karena.

5662 2553 0438 097 181

Wendy Rutjens

Weddings ~ Funerals ~ Namings

0429 688 123 e: rutjenswendy@gmail.com

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

deaths ANDERSON - Haley Margaret Louise.

Passed away on March 11, 2017 aged 36 years.

Dearly loved by all who knew her.

You know that place between sleep and awake....

That place where you can still remember dreamily?

That’s where we will always love you.

That’s where we will be waiting. #1 son in our hearts forever.

Love Mum, Dad, Marnie and Chelsea.

My Sweetness, You touched so many lives and everyone became a better version of themselves in your presence.

As a true Wonder Woman, you were a beloved daughter, adored sister, loving parent, treasured friend.

My everything.

We will always carry you with us.

Baaaaaaa Laurie, Amanda, Patrick and all the cats. xx BREEDIN Philip James (Fatty).

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 9, 2017 aged 67 years.

Adored husband of Bev, and father of Colby, Reuben and Min. Loved granddad of Brittany and Keely.

Brother of Julie and Colin.

Phil did it his way, worked hard, and played hard.

Loyal to his friends.

BREEDIN Philip James.

Much loved brother of Julie and brother-in-law of Col. Loved uncle of Trenton, Caroline, Jonathan, Simon and families.

You shared my childhood memories and my adult dreams.

Love you forever Big Brother.

BREEDIN - Phil.

Goodbye dear friend, we will miss you.

Rest peacefully.

Ken and Kath.

CARFRAE (nee Monaghan) - Evelyn Anness.

Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017 surrounded by her ever loving family.

Aged 95 years.

Loved wife of Lindsay (dec).

Cherished mum of Glenise and David, Issy and Greg, Dot and Peter, Neville and Sandy, Jo and Peter.

Our beloved mum and nan.

Loving memories are forever with us.

Always in our hearts.

Issy, Greg, Emma, Ash and Lucie.

Dot, Peter, Alicia and Breanna.

Nan the beautiful memories we have of you we will always treasure. You will never be forgotten and shall always be with us, as you are now one of the stars now shining on us from above.

Love forever, Lucie and Emma.

Our dearest and beloved Nan. Heaven has gained an adored lady.

Your warmth, kindness, unwavering love and guidance has made us who we are today.

Your time here with us was like one of your beautiful intricate crochet pieces. One long thread of precious loving memories woven tightly together connecting our love for you and lives.

Forever in our hearts.

Alicia and Breanna.

Mum you have meant so much to us. We looked to you for inspiration and support, your thoughts and compassion have been invaluable to us.

You will live in our hearts always.

Love Neville and Sandy.

There are no words to say that we will miss you, to say that we will never have the opportunity to have another conversation or visit you when we need advice, will be beyond difficult, but we know deep down that you will be looking over us, reunited with Grandpa once again, guiding us through life, watching our triumphs and mistakes.

We love you Nanny and things will not be the same without you here, but you will never be forgotten.

Love Steph and Viv. Farewell our Beautiful Antique Lady.

We have been mother and daughter right from the start and the friendship we shared was a gift from the heart.

Our very special mum gone from our lives and now reunited with an adored dad.

Your everlasting Jo and Peter. xx God bless - peacefully resting.

CARFRAE (Monaghan) - Evelyn Anness.

20.07.1921 - 11.03.2017 Peacefully sleeping.

Beloved wife of Lindsay Carfrae (dec).

Loved and loving mum of Glenise and David Gow.

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, Generous her heart a friendship true, Loved and respected by all she knew.

A beautiful nature, loving and kind, A wonderful picture to leave behind.

Stephen, Robyn, Sienna, Sophia, Ayla.

funerals

funerals

CARFRAE The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Evelyn Anness Carfrae will be held at the Uniting Church, Bridge Street, Korumburra on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 commencing at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Korumburra Lawn Cemetery.

NELSON - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Paul Thomas Nelson will be held at the Dumbalk and District Hall on Friday, March 17, 2017 commencing at 11am.

A private cremation will be held prior to the above service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Council Victoria.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

The strength of your love will live in our hearts forever.

Russell and Sarah.

So many happy memories, your strength, courage and kindness will guide us always.

Love Karena.

A happy smile, a heart of gold, you were the best this world could hold.

Trevor, Natalie and Amelia.

Thank you Nan for the times we shared, the love you gave and the way you cared.

Murray, Kerryn, Ky and Niah.

NELSON Paul Thomas.

Passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 9, 2017 aged 60 years.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Libby, father of Sam, and stepfather of Hollie and Chloe.

He will be missed by his extended family and friends.

Love Never Dies

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funerals ANDERSON - The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Haley Margaret Louise Anderson will be held at the Mirboo North Football / Netball Clubrooms, Walter J Tuck Reserve, Mirboo North on Monday, March 20, 2017 commencing at 11am.

Private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, or at ocrf.com.au/ donate-now. Envelopes will be available at the service.

BREEDIN - A Graveside Funeral Service to remember the life of Philip James (Fatty) Breedin will be held at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, March 16, 2017 commencing at 2pm.

Paul & Margaret Beck Proprietors

Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Learn to help stop suicide THE battle against suicide in the Bass Coast area takes another step forward this weekend, with a two day workshop to help recognise and prevent the immediate risk of this terrible, and preventable, affliction.

Delivered by the Salvation Army, but brought to Bass Coast by local group, Survivors of Suicide Gippsland (SoS), attendees will be taught the skills they need to help those around them.

“This course is a proven lifesaver,” local SoS organiser Jillian Drew said. “It teaches people what to look for, what to do and how to do it.”

The workshop will be held at the Grantville Transaction Centre, on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19.

Ms Drew said it was suitable for people from all walks of life, from teenagers to senior citizens.

Running from 9.30am to 4.30pm on each day, the cost of $70 per head includes a light lunch.

Ms Drew said this was the last chance to get this training at such a low price, as the Salvation Army would soon lose its funding for such programs after 23 years.

“It is very sad,” she said.

Anyone who is interested should contact Ms Drew on 0413 056 165 or send an email to sosgippsland@hotmail.com Act now, and join the battle against suicide.

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• Under 16s LDCA cricket grand final

Poowong Loch scoops Under 16 flag IN a first ever for the club, Poowong Loch has taken out the Under 16 premiership, scoring 6/184 to defeat Wonthaggi Workmens 6/173.

Played at Scorpion Park,

Leongatha on Sunday there was a good crowd of supporters for both sides and the ground was in excellent condition Despite the early morning showers everything was there for a great grand final and it turned out to be one of the best with scores tied with

five balls to go of the 50 over a side match but it was Poowong Loch that triumphed on the day by three wickets.

Poowong Loch’s Aaron Bardwell was the only batsman to top 50 with 58 and was named Man of the Match by the umpires Michael Heenan and Alan Jordan.

Association president Russ Mathews presented the premiership cup to Poowong Loch’s captain Matt Allen and coach Adam Sheedy.

The match started with Alex Geyer, captain of Wonthaggi Workmens (Club), winning the toss and deciding to bat, Alex Geyer 21 and Drew

Herbert 18 opened the batting with a flyer, 40 runs off 5 overs.

With both players dismissed with the score on 40 they let a great opportunity slip as they had the game under control. It was left to Joel Brann (21) and Josh Schulz 41 to re-establish the momen-

Premiers: Poowong Loch president Adam Fisher, Joel Darts, team manager Trevor Allan, Jeremiah Barclay, William Walker, Aaron Bardwell, Thomas Sheedy, Courtney Walker, coach, Adam Sheedy, front from left, Luke Monson, Harrison Sheedy, Tyson Twite, captain Matthew Allan, Brad Monson, and 12th man Darcy Sutton.

tum and they added 60 for the third wicket unfortunately both players were dismissed within six runs of each other.

Emmitt Dempsey added 29, Will Speed 15, Bailey Harvey 10 and Tomi Brosnan 0 not out 6 to give Club 173.

Poowong Loch’s bowling was good with a spell in the middle by Aaron Bardwell 5 overs and 1 for 14 and Matt Allen 8 overs 1 for 16 slowing the tempo of Club’s innings.

Brad Monson 10 overs 1 for 31,Will Walker 10 overs 2 for 38,Tom Sheedy 8 overs 1 for 36, Joel Darts 7 overs 0 for 23 and Courtney Walker 2 overs 0 for 6 all bowled with good discipline.

Poowong Loch had a good score to chase down with Aaron Bardwell 58 and Matt Allen 20 opening the batting with Alex Geyer and Joel Brann taking the new ball for Club.

Allen was dismissed on 38 and Will Walker 8 joined Aaron and they added 63 when Aaron was dismissed,

Will went at 110.

Joel Darts 15 and Brad Monson 29 were batting well when Joel was run out with the score on 136, Tom Sheedy 12 added 22 with Brad after some early luck.

Sixteen runs to get when young Tyson Twite 6 joined Brad with Tyson’s great straight drive for four tying the score but then Tyson was bowled and with Brad caught in the covers the score was still level with five balls to go.

It was left to Harrison Sheedy 8 and Luke Monson 3 to get the runs off a nervous Emmet Dempsey bowling but they managed to pierce the close in field with Club trying to stop the single.

Club bowling was solid all day with Alex Geyer 10 overs 0 for 25, Joel Brann 0 for 32, Drew Herbert 1 for 38, Emmett Dempsey 3 for 43 (a good match), and the bowler who nearly changed the game Fraser West 8 overs 2 for 11 in a great spell.

Man of the Match: Poowong Loch’s Aaron Bardwell.

South Gippy Bass swim success Team effort: taking out the 10 years and Under, 200 metre freestyle relay event on Saturday were, from left, Belinda Baird, Jaelina Kiley, Chloe Harris and NicoletteWight.

SOUTH Gippsland Bass Swimming Club had a huge weekend in Sale over the long weekend competing in the Gippsland Swimming Championships.

The club was very successful with many gold, silver and bronze medals brought home by the weary swimmers and parents during a marathon weekend.

Dylan Muir, Nicolette Wight and Mason Vanderkolk were just three of many successful swimmers, winning multiple gold for South Gippsland Bass.

The club fared well against the super strong Traralgon

Left, Girls 13-14 breaststroke final: South Gippsland Bass swimmer Mason Vanderkolk took out gold in this event on Saturday; pictured centre, with Traralgon’s Elayna Pistrin, left second, and Neisha Ablett , right, third.

Swimming Club whilst also competing against Warragul, East Gippsland, Sale, Moe and Morwell.

Great swim: Rahni Matheson was delighted with her swim and a bronze medal in the Under 8’s 50 metre breaststroke final.

Races ready: from left, Indy Schwarz and Jet Schwarz from Langwarrin, Jacob Ogley from Langwarrin South and Zali Schwarz from Langwarrin were having a ball at the Stony Creek races on Sunday. See more photos on page 51.

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Drafters dig deep for charity A FEATURE team’s event to raise money for the charity Beyond Blue was a highlight of the weekend’s Tarwin Valley Campdraft, held at Dumbalk Recreation Reserve.

The campdraft was hosted by the Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club and saw more than 1000 runs across three days of competition.

The team feature event was a first for the Tarwin Valley club and was run on Sunday afternoon. It raised around $700 for the charity.

Richelle Hengstberger from the campdraft club said it was a fun event to end a hot day of drafting.

“We had teams of three, all dressed up in blue. We had fairies and superheros and other fun outfits. Everyone already wants to know what the theme will be for next year so they can plan their outfits.”

In the other events held over the weekend, some of the winners included Karen Sutherland in the Saturday novice,

Russ Bradley in the Saturday maiden, Charlie Hengstberger in the Monday maiden Darren Towns in the Monday open.

Evan Hiscock from Maffra won both the Saturday and the Sunday open events.

People came from everywhere to compete at the popular event on the Gippsland Campdrafting Association calendar, there were even some from New South Wales.

Mrs Hengstberger said the catering for the weekend was

were supplied for the event.

“The event wouldn’t be able to run without the cattle.

We would like to thank the farmers who donate good cattle, so we can run the really good draft that we do,” Mrs Hengstberger.

“We also need to thank all of our sponsors, the community and the townspeople for getting behind us and our event.”

“Thanks to them it was an absolutely amazing, successful weekend.”

Cowgirls: from left, Laura Mainella from Traralgon, Taylah Robinson on Slim Shady from Bairnsdale and Lisa Pocklington from Mirboo North had a great time at the Tarwin Valley Campdraft, held at Dumbalk over the weekend.

Left, Getting around: local rider Kelvin Parks on Boondocks steers his beast around the course during the Tarwin Valley Campdraft, held at the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve over the long weekend.

Wonthaggi celebrates athletics medallists WONTHAGGI Little Athletics was well represented this weekend at the major event of the little athletic season held at Lakeside Park on March 11 and 12.

The sun shone for the Little Athletics State Championships that sees the regional champions, who have qualified best in their individual regions, gather to compete against the state’s best athletes.

This year Wonthaggi, a comparatively small Gippsland Country Region club shone brightly with 12 of its best athletes competing across 23 individual events over the entire weekend.

All athletes competed to the best of their abilities on the day and an unprecedented number of medals were presented, as well as personal bests recorded and eight club records.

The gold medallists and state champions were Tyler Butcher in the U13 boys triple jump with a jump of 11.38m, Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery 12 girls javelin with a throw of 30.95m, and Rachel Aitken, competing in her last event for Wonthaggi Little Athletics in U15 girls high jump with a jump of 1.57m which was a personal best and a new club record. The silver medallist was Archie Terlich in discus U 10 boys 31.51m which was also a personal best and a new club record. Bronze medallist was Tevuro Montgomery U12 girls Hurdles 9.73.

Other club records were that fell were: Vu Montgomery: U 12 girls hurdles heat time of 9.69, Abigail McCulloch: U 12 girls 1500m race walk 9.22.67, Archie Turlich: U 10 boys 1100m race walk: 6.06.72, Tyler Duell: U9 Boys 700m race walk 5.23. Sandra Gray: U 13 girls’ hurdles heat time 32.31, Jacob Timmermans: U 13 boys 400m 1.04.05 Good performances and

excellent.

“We put on a free spit lamb roast on the Friday night and the MDU Football Netball Club did awesome meals on Saturday and Sunday evening,” she said.

“The Dumbalk Progress Association and the Dumbalk Fire Brigade had breakfast and lunches covered and were fantastic whole weekend.

“Everyone thought the food was great.”

More than 1000 local cattle

Memorable: Rachel Aitken won a gold medal in the U/15 girls’ high jump. This is the last event she will compete in for Wonthaggi Little Athletics. many personal best performances were also achieved

by Saher Biggs in U12 Boys discus, Maya Fraser U12 Girls javelin and U 12 girls discus, Sandra Gray U13 Girls high jump, Ashton Hewitson: U12 boys triple jump and U12 boys javelin, Nicola Slade: in U14 girls high jump and U 14 girls long jump, Tyler Butcher: U 13 boys long jump Boys and U 13 boys High Jump, Abigale McCulloch: U12 girls 1500m, Archie Turlich: U 10 boys 60m hurdles, Jacob Timmermans U13boys 1500m The club is proud of all athletes that attended. It was a competitive weekend and one that demonstrated good sportsmanship and a wonderful team spirit, as all athletes cheered on their fellow team mates. Many athletes achieved personal best results and season best performances.

The season is now complete, but the club would like to remind all athlete families that the presentation night will be held on Friday, April 7, at the Wonthaggi Primary School; Billson Street Wonthaggi.

Further notifications will be placed on Wonthaggi Little Athletics Facebook page and team app.

The new season will start in October.

Great achievements for Leongatha athletes DUE to the Little Athletics Victoria State Track and Field Championships being held over the weekend, Leongatha Little Athletics held a twilight meet Thursday night; the second last meet for the season.

There were 114 athletes competing, and 171 personal best performances and five centre records were achieved.

The centre records achieved were: U6G: Annika Edwards 300m 1.20.12min U7G: Ella White 300m 1.08.65min U8B: Tejamshu Gaddam 400m 1.23.59min U15B: Paul McKeown Long Jump 5.14m U16B: Merlin Gammon 1500m 4.51.33 Personal Bests for the night went to: U6G: Anika Edwards 1:20.12 300m, 15.38 70m; Samantha Heneghan 2.25 Discus; Florence Patterson 1:26.04 300m, 16.83 70m, 8.35 Discus; Mikayla Richards 1:24.79 300m, 16.79 70m, 1.89 Long Jump; U6B: Zeb Anderson 4.48 Shot Put; Riley Collins 1:30.75 300m, 17.74 70m, 3.36 Shot Put; Harrison Cooke 18.26 70m; Raidyn Harrison 2.60 Shot Put; Elijah Le Serve 1.74 Long Jump; Frazer Livingstone 4.18 Shot Put; U7G: Madison Mills-Cutts 5.76 Discus; Tallarah Murdoch 14.65 70m; Christie Vandermeer 1:18.57 300m, 15.58 70m, 8.70 Discus, 2.36 Long Jump; Ella White 1:08.65 300m, 14.37 70m, 7.30 Discus; Mia Yates 1:10.32 300m, 14.44 70m; U7B: Jacoa Cameron 13.94 Discus; Cohen Harrison 15.13 70m; Jed Matheson 15.21 70m, 11.04 Discus, 2.33 Long Jump; U8G: Georgie Dunn 6.55 Turbo Javelin; Leah Mark 16.48 70m, 5.31 Turbo Javelin; Willow McGannon 1.58

Amazing effort: Lily Caithness received a centre record certificate for the Under 13 girls’ 200m hurdles event recently.

Long Jump; U8B: Jacob Bolge 1:28.99 400m, 12.73 70m, 2.81 Long Jump; Maximilian Brocklesby 1:40.30 400m, 14.99 70m, 8.60 Discus, 2.17 Long Jump; Jackson Commadeur 1:41.35 400m; Manning de Gooyer 2:10.70 400m, 17.79 70m, 2.04 Long Jump; Max Fowles 1:30.23 400m, 2.85 Long Jump; Tejamshu Gaddam 1:23.59 400m, 12.71 70m, 11.50 Discus; Eamon Reardon 13.50 70m, 16.26 Discus; Miller Richards 1:46.15 400m, 14.59 70m, 10.33 Discus; Lincoln Russell 16.74 70m; Ben Vandermeer 13.21 Discus; U9G: Melisse Bath 13.06 70m, 4.89 Shot Put; Alyssa Edwards 3.09 Shot Put; Lucy Heber 14.17 70m; Alice Hutchinson 14.16 70m; Aphra Lamers 1:31.57 400m, 12.50 70m; Audrey McGannon 1:32.86 400m, 12.48 70m, 6.20 Shot Put; Amber Rickard 3.30 Shot Put; U9B: Froley Anderson 2.85 Long Jump, 10.00 Turbo Javelin; Mitchell Cooke 9.64 Turbo Javelin; Baxter Dockery 10.07 Turbo Javelin; Billy Horskins 1:26.02 400m, 10.67 Turbo Javelin; Angus Livingstone 13.38 70m; Benjamin Mills-Cutts 11.46 Turbo Javelin; Bradley Parke 8.47 Turbo Javelin; Zackary Roberts 2.20 Long Jump, 9.05 Turbo Javelin; Max Sheahan 11.06 Turbo Javelin; Patrick Wilson 9.20 Turbo Javelin;

Champs: Alarna Gibson-Williamson (centre) and Georgia Burns (right) proudly stood on the podium after excelling in high jump at the Victorian Juniors competition.

Young athletes impress THERE were some big results for South Coast athletes over the two weekends of competition in the Victorian Juniors and Opens at Albert Park.

Four more athletes qualified for events at nationals, which will be held in Sydney at the end of March, making seven athletes all together who will represent South Coast at nationals.

Vu Montgomery qualified for Under 14 80m hurdles which she took gold in, adding to her already qualified event of javelin. Vu placed second in the Under 14 javelin at the Victorian Juniors.

Alarna Gibson-Williamson excelled to qualify for the Under 14 80m hurdles picking up bronze in this event and for the Under 14 high jump, which she took gold with a new personal best of 1.53m.

Georgia Burns also added the Under 14 high jump to her national qualifier in the 800m.

Georgia placed third in the 800m at the Victorian Juniors.

She unfortunately missed qualification in the 1500m by a mere one second.

Jasmine Woods picked up bronze in the Under 15 triple jump with a jump of 10.28 which qualified her for the nationals.

Nicola Slade also qualified in the Under 15 pole vault, jumping 2.20m at a Rare Air event on March 2.

In the older age groups, Elly Radford place second in the Under 18 high jump with a jump of 1.69m.

Elly had already qualified for nationals earlier in the season.

Already qualifying also, Eleanor Patterson placed first in the open high jump with a jump

of 1.85m.

All athletes and their coaches are to be congratulated on their efforts over the two weekends. Many personal bests were attained. Aliesha Wrigley broke the club record for the 3000m which was her own record set earlier in the season, running a personal best of 11.22.92.

Victorian Junior and Opens Track and Field Competition results; Medallists: Firsts: Alana Gibson-Williamson Under 14 High Jump 1.53m; Vu Montgomery Under 14 80m Hurdles 12.96s; Eleanor Patterson Open High Jump 1.85m Seconds: Vu Montgomery Under 14 Javelin 30.88m; Elly Radford Under 18 High Jump 1.69m Thirds: Alana Gibson-Williamson Under 14 80m Hurdles 13.59s; Jasmine Woods Under 15 Triple Jump 10.28m; Georgia Burns Under 14 800m 2.22.50s; Georgia Burns Under 14 Hugh Jump 1.45m Places: fourth Matt Merrilees Under 15 High Jump 1.65m; fourth Rachel Aitken Under 16 High Jump 1.55m; fifth Georgia Burns Under 14 1500m 5.01.87; seventh Georgia Burns Under 14 400m 1.02.89; fifth Alarna Green Open Pole Vault 3.50m; fifth Nicola Slade Under 15 Pole Vault 2.00m; fifth Nicola Slade Under 15 High Jump 1.50; 11thNicola Slade Under 15 Long Jump 4.38; ninth Piper Hastings Under 16 High Jump; eighth Claire Jobling Open High Jump 1.45m; Meaghan Wilson Under 15 High Jump 1.50; sixth Aliesha Wrigley Under 18 3000m 11.22.92; sixth Jasmine Woods Under 15 100m Sprint 13.30; 14th Vu Montgomery Under 14 100m 14.12; 12th Alarna Gibson-Williamson Under 14 Long Jump 3.93; 10th Meaghan Wilson Under 15 Long Jump 4.44.

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Big girls bash for students SOME 180 students from Leongatha, Korumburra, Wonthaggi, Foster, Mirboo North and Mary MacKillop secondary colleges competed in a women’s cricket round robin at Scorpion Park in Leongatha last Friday.

Winners: Foster Secondary College girls cricket teams enjoyed success at Leongatha’s Scorpion Park last Friday.

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

At Point Lonsdale

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height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

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17 FRI

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0253 0843 1516 2100

1.53 0.39 1.53 0.42

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1.54 0.30 1.57 0.46

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1.52 0.29 1.56 0.49

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1.49 0.29 1.53 0.53

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1.46 0.31 1.49 0.57

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

What a hit: Wonthaggi Secondary College students enjoyed competing in the girls cricket competition at Leongatha’s Scorpion Park last Friday.

The sun shone and the day dished up some pretty hot weather and matches on the day and according to assistant coordinator Rob Wood the day proved a huge success.

Korumburra student and captain of one of the KSC teams Sophie Walker enjoyed the hit out with the girls from other schools. Sophie is giving cricket a go having played some games with her brothers Luke and Blake for OMK.

Results: Year 7: first Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College; second Foster Secondary College.

Year 8: first Foster Sec-

ondary College; second Leongatha Secondary College.

Intermediate: first Foster Secondary College; second Wonthaggi Secondary College.

Mary MacKillop: Year 8 Mary MacKillop College student Courtney Fletcher competed for her school in the cricket competition in Leongatha last Friday watched on by from left cricket round robin coordinator Rob Wood and her father Darren Fletcher.

Cricket fun: Korumburra Secondary College students from left standing Seanan Trewin, back row, Tyler Hussey, Casey Walker, Abbey Webb and Heidi Burgess and front Maddie Smith, Esther Evans and captain Sophie Walker enjoyed the cricket competition against other South Gippsland secondary colleges at Scorpion Park in Leongatha last Friday.

Years of services rewarded

THE Wonthaggi Pony Club has bestowed the honour of life membership to three of its members who have a combined total of 47 years of membership between them.

Julie Coleman, Robyn Bolding and Shannon Burns were recognised for their outstanding service at the club’s March Rally on Sunday, March 12.

Shannon has been actively involved with the Wonthaggi

Pony Club for 19 years.

Her eldest daughter Clair joined the club in 1998. Her other daughter Emily joined in 2003, followed by her son Lachlan in 2009. Although Clair and Lachlan did not continue riding horses, Emily has and is still an active member of Wonthaggi Pony Club today.

Over the years Shannon has held the executive role of vice president and has also had to step into the role of president on a couple of occasions.

She has also been a general committee member and

contributed wise and thoughtful insight into meetings.

Shannon has helped the club through some very trying and tough times. In 2006 the club was faced with a discrepancy over the grounds. For over two years Shannon was required to put in many hours of negotiating and dealing.

In short the club is indebted to Shannon for the role she played in saving the grounds and the licence conditions as they are today.

Shannon has been a loyal and active member of the club for a very long time and it was appropriate to see this re-

Honoured: Julie Coleman, Shannon Burns and Robyn Bolding were all presented with life memberships badges, certificates and a piece of celebratory cake that was made in their honour, which was also enjoyed by all members, family and friends that attended the special day.

warded with a well deserved life membership.

Julie is in her 15th year as an adult supporter of the Wonthaggi Pony Club.

She has supported her daughter Sarah throughout her time as a riding member.

Julie is and has always been willing to do whatever it takes to support the club.

She is one who just simply just gets on and does what’s required.

Julie took on the role of secretary of the Wonthaggi Pony Club for 10 years. This is a big role and not a job that many like to put their hands up to do, let alone 10 years.

Julie was a very dedicated and committed secretary for Wonthaggi Pony Club.

In recent years Julie was forced to take a lesser role than she had previously done, however she still remained on the general committee and her input and opinions are respected and appreciated.

Julie is held in high esteem throughout the club.

Robyn is in her 13th year as a member of the Wonthaggi Pony Club.

Robyn has always supported her daughter Jessica as an active member by being head strapper and driving all over the country side to events at all hours of the day and night.

She is one of the cornerstones of the club and has always provided ongoing sup-

port to the committee.

Robyn has held the executive position of treasurer on and off for a total of 11 years.

Her dedication in her role and commitment to maintaining the clubs bank balance is second to none. The club is extremely fortunate to have such an honest, competent and dedicated treasurer.

Robyn is a worker. She is often the first person to arrive and the last to leave. Her job as treasurer does not end when she leaves the grounds after a rally or event. There will be money to be accounted for, receipted, banked and recorded.

When not undertaking the role of treasurer, she stayed on the general committee and offered support and guidance to the new treasurers.

The PCAV State Dressage and Show Jumping Championships that the club hosted in 2015 was a huge and very successful event for the club.

Behind the scenes Robyn took on the role of organising the catering with many, many hours of planning and preparation required for this.

Robyn’s life took a major back seat whilst she organised and prepared for this event.

Without the help and dedication that Robyn put into this event, it would not have been the outstanding event that it was for Wonthaggi Pony Club and West Gippsland Zone.

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Winners: Peter Shaw, Neil Everitt and Gary Hardy took home the meet tray after winning the Wednesday Triples at Tarwin Lower Bowls Club.

Tarwin Lower IT was a beautiful sunny day for this week’s Wednesday Triples and a great time was had by all.

The biggest grin of the day was on the face of Tony Swindon, one of the newest members, who with Ray Sanders and Graeme Cridge were the runners up.

The winners of the day were Peter Shaw, Gary Hardy and Neil Everitt from Leongatha.

Last Friday, Carol Giroud, Mavis Cridge, Wilma Coleman and Val Martin

played in Foster’s Invitation Day and they won the day.

The intra club competition is progressing well with most games nearing their grand finals.

Dates and times will be posted so members can watch the final of their choice.

Dates for member’s diaries: March 18 – the annual Memorial Day Bowls; April 27 – annual general meeting 7:30pm; May 7 – presentation afternoon tea at 2pm.

Runners up: Ray Saunders, Graeme Cridge and Tony Swindon came in second during the Wednesday Triples.

Leongatha BUSINESS bowls’ final night was held on Tuesday evening, March 7, with results as follows: Championship game competing for the Hays Jewellers trophy saw Leongatha Bowls Team (1) 68 d Leongatha Ladies 42.

The battle of the cellar dwellers competing for the encouragement award saw Nagel’s Chemist 61 defeat Spencer HBB 53.

Results of the grudge matches saw Mini Skips 59 d Stihl Team 47, Mountain View (2) 76 d Mountain View (1) 47, Beers 59 d Bowls & Beauty 52, Repco 67 d Edneys 41 and B.J. Earthmoving 58 d Whackers 51.

Other games saw Nomadness 62 d Murray Goulburn 52, X Factor 57 d Gatha Lions 51, Parks 60 d Smiths 62, Nesci Transport 68 d Stewarts Tyres 38, The Davos 56 d Posties 51, Robbo’s Team 56 d Westaway Ford 55.

The top overall score of the night went to Nesci Transport with 30 points and so won the Leongatha Holden sponsor prize.

The club would like to thank all sponsors for the season, all members who helped run this event, and last but not least the busi-

ness teams who took part in the event over the last six weeks.

Next Tuesday evening will be the annual match against Korumburra to be held at Leongatha Bowls Club. We will have eight teams competing for the shield, so if you want a good night’s entertainment go along to the bowls club at 6pm and watch the action.

The winners of the social bowls on March 8 were K. Williams (s), H. Deenen and P. Ellison with three wins plus nine.

Runners-up were G. Drury (s), G. Washfold and Ellie McIntyre with two wins plus seven.

Saturday social bowls, March 11 winners were G. Drury (s) and E. Coulter with three wins plus 19 and runners-up were W. Walker (s) and Joanna Schimit with three wins plus 15.

Wednesday, March 22 will see the monthly triples in action with a 9.30am start.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Mirboo North MIRBOO North had a lot of bowlers this week due to a visit from the Leongatha socialites the Em and Em, comprising

of Elva Cashin, Marion Greening, Marion Pollock, Pam Charman and Heather Bruce.

Everyone enjoyed the day. The club’s pesky secretary Ian Hasty was not to be out done as he was giving coaching tips to whoever would listen or not.

It took some time to get started due to some positive indecision.

The teams were half picked when Denise Menzies pointed out that it was International Women’s Day, so things were hurriedly reworked to have lady skips.

The winning team was skipped by president Ann Plowman with Bert Bright playing third, Johny McColl playing second and visitor Marion greening as lead, scoring three wins.

The runners up was played by Jeanette Grady as Skip, Nick Rutjens in third, Graham Trease in second and led by visitor Heather Bruce with a score of two wins and 12 ends.

Everyone had a good supper and sang happy birthday to Cliff Smith and visitor Elva Cashin on their turning 70.

President Ann Plowman reported on the SKiBBA meeting.

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THE Wednesday Monthly Triples saw 12 teams playing three games.

There were two games of 12 ends and as the weather heated up, the last game was cut down to 10 ends.

The best last game with 11 shots up was won by the team of Rhonda Davies, Jill Bateman and Shirley Phillipson.

There were three teams that won all games.

Diana Patterson’s team finished on 48 points with 11 shots up.

Also finishing with 48 points but 13 shots up were the runners up Wilma Coleman, Linda Gallyot and Ivy Sheppard. Congratulations to winners Nell Van Grunsven, Marg Griffin and Carol Hughes who had 53 points to claim the first prize. Thanks to all those members who contributed raffle prizes.

Last Thursday, 25 bowlers played their regular Thursday Social Bowls event in triples, with one team of four.

Three teams won both 12 end games.

Winners, with 34 points, were Bryan Hensley (S), Pat Sheedy and Richard Huntriss.

Runners up with 33 points were Mick Yates (S), Brian Humphris and Jim Weir, a visitor from Berwick.

Next Thursday, March 16, Inverloch hosts their Monthly Turkey Triples event with social bowls returning the following Thursday, March 23.

Thunder and lightning clearing to a fine, sunny day heralded the RACV Tournament Day held on Sunday, March 12.

It was a mixed field of 18 teams that took to the greens.

There were three games of 10 ends played with strong competition vying for the prize money.

The club was pleased that Lisa Zagami representing the RACV made the presentation to the teams in the winning circle. The best overall game with 19 shots up went to Doug and Veronica Muir, and John and Joyce Arnold.

Runners up were Russell and Lois May and Gary and Jacqui Cohen.

Congratulations to the winners, Wayne and Janis Parks, Lois Luby and Dave Roberts.

Wednesday, March 15, is the Bowl Over Cancer Charity Day. It is a mixed event and the club will run a trading table to help boost the money raised for the opening night on Tuesday evening next week at Dumbalk.

Till next time, RG.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, March 8 A BUSY week for bowlers with Dumbalk holding its open night on Monday.

An enjoyable night and a good chance to catch up

Thursday winners: Richard Huntriss, Pat Sheedy and Bryan Hensley (Skip) won Inverloch’s social bowls.

Big effort: Lisa Zagami from RACV presented the prizes to John and Joyce Arnold, and Doug and Veronica Muir for winning the best overall game at Inverloch on Sunday.

Well done: RACV representative Lisa Zagami congratulates the winners of the RACV Day Tournament at Inverloch Wayne and Janis Parks, Lois Luby and Dave Roberts.

Wednesday winners: Marg Griffin, Carol Hughes and Nell Van Grunsven were the winning team at Inverloch’s Monthly Triples. this worthy cause.

Names in by 11.30am with everyone.

At Buffalo this week seven bowlers played two games of 10 ends.

In the first game Charlie Tumino, Carolyn Benson, Bill Wolswinkel and Illene Tiziani combined well and beat Toni Heldens, Peter Tiziani and Mary Tumino 14-5.

The second game was a

for a 12.30pm start.

Friday is members’ different result with Toni’s team reversing the score, winning 15-6 over Charlie.

There were some excellent bowls delivered but Toni’s team out bowled Charlie’s team.

Overall a very even night of bowls with one win to both teams and one dead end when kitty jammed between a yellow

night with the jackpot moving up in value. and black bowl.

Mardan has its open night this Tuesday so it is another chance to catch up with everyone for some good bowling and a chat.

Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

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Winners: 7UP was the winning team of the Gordon West Shield last week. The team consisted of John Hassett, Bill Bittleman, Doug Clemman, Frank Smedley and Eddie Poole. They are pictured with sponsor Kevin Scott, organiser Ian Danks and club matriarch Pat West.

Leongatha Golf ON Saturday, 83 golfers enjoyed perfect conditions for golf and this was reflected in the scores.

Geoff McDonald had 41 points to win A Grade and the overall in a count back from the consistent and very steady John Eabry who won B Grade.

C Grade was taken out by Ian Debenham with 37 points in a count back.

Balls were awarded to Ross McRobert, Kevin Castwood, Chris Leaver, Glen Marsham, Frank Gill, Keith Norman (Pakenham Golf Club), Nick Lafferty, Andrew Henley, Paul Tierney, Ron Findlay, Luke Punch (Amstel G C), Grant McRitchie, John Fraser, Marcus Fleming, Darrell Prior, Noel Johnson, Henry Sedelies, Don Smith, Peter Stivic and Michael McKiterick (RACV Cape Shank Golf Club).

NTPs were Paul Tierney on the 14th hole and Bryan Sword on the 16th.

On a very windy Tuesday, Warren Dummett mastered the difficult conditions

to produce a very good score of +6 to easily win the Overall and B Grade events.

A Grade was won by Grant McRitchie with +1 and Frank Smedley took out C Grade with +4.

Balls were awarded to Antony Roberts, Ron Paice, Jim Arnott, Peter Hobson, Peter Horman, Trevor Steer, Ken Smirk, John McLennan, Richard Nelson, Fred Debono, Frank Thomas, Mick Oliver and Ed Poole.

NTPs were John Dumont on the 14th hole and Allan Edney on the 16th.

On Thursday, Trevor Seebeck had 40 points to win the overall and D Grade events.

A Grade was won by Craig Hams with 38 points and Ray Burton won B Grade in a count back also with 38 points.

Balls were won by Kevin Scott, Allan Edney, Andy Bassett, Warren Dummett, Barry Attwood, John Eabry, Peter Brownlie, Joe Lowell, Hans Hoefler, Andrew Henley, Antony Roberts and Bert Borg.

NTPs were Craig Hams on the 14th

hole and Brian Wall on the 16th.

The final round of the season of the Gordon West Sunday nine hole competition has been played.

The weather was perfect for golf and the competition was keen. The best gross score for the ladies was played by Anne Gibson with 48 while Chris Lever with 39 won the best for the men.

Libby Seebeck, with 49 – 15 – 34, scored the ladies best net and Daryl Horse, with an excellent 44 – 16 – 28, won the men’s best net.

The trophy of the day was won by Rule 35. The top points of the day were won by The Grasshoppers while Rule 35, 7UP, and LLT were equal second.

The Gordon West Shield for this season was won by 7UP just six points ahead of LLT. Thank you to the generous sponsors Kevin and Deborah Scott of the South Gippsland Kennels and Cattery.

The first round of next season will be played on October 1.

Weekly winners: Julie Howard was the B Grade winner, Kerry Hogan was the A Grade winner and Nan Meagher had a win in C Grade during the annual Anti Cancer Foundation stableford competition.

Leongatha ladies NOREEN Williams again sponsored this annual stableford event which was combined with a stall to raise funds for the Anti Cancer Foundation.

Donated produce, plants, baked goodies and other miscellaneous items raised close to $1000.

The Debenham family provided a raffle in memory of Anne Debenham, who initiated this Anti Cancer stall many years ago.

The good scores have continued again this week on a course that was beautifully presented and with greens that are running true.

Kerry Hogan (23) snaffled the A Grade prize with 37

points, just a tad in front of the next best player.

The B Grade winner was Julie Howard (26) with 34 points, while Nan Meagher found some good form this week to win C Grade with 37 points.

Down the line balls were won by Trish Owen 36, Lesley Renwick 35, Pam Christensen, Libby Seebeck, Maryanne Gartner and Coral Gray 34, Louise Schache, Melinda Martin, Marg Griffiths, Barb Miller, Marg Berry and Loris Clark 33 and Dot Stubbs and Colleen Touzel 32, on a count back.

Nearest the pin winners: Loris Clark 14th and Wendy Parker 16th.

Maria Bell won the nine

Woorayl Woorayl ladies ANOTHER beautiful summer’s day greeted the field of 16 ladies for Stableford play, which was sponsored by Pomegranate Ladies Wear on Wednesday, March 8.

The course is holding up extremely well with the warm weather and the greens are

Game on: competitors in action during Mirboo North Golf Club’s Three Person Ambrose on Sunday.

Mirboo North MIRBOO North Golf Club played out its Labour Day Weekend Tournament last week.

Friday, March 10– 4BBB (Gunn Transport Australia, Trafalgar, and Craig Young Butchery, Mirboo North). Day winner: G. Shandley and R. Thompson. Runners up: T. Traill and P. Govaars.

Saturday, March 11: Men’s Stroke (Trafalgar Men’s and

Boyswear, Trafalgar). A Grade Scratch: J. Smith. A Grade Handicap: G. Shandley. B Grade Scratch: J. Smeriglio. B Grade Handicap: J. Taylor. Veteran’s trophy: P. Henderson.

Sunday, March 12: Three Person Ambrose (Gendore Tractors and Machinery, Leongatha). Men’s winner: T. Traill, P. Govaars and T. Garret. Men’s runners-up: C. LePage, P. LePaige and G. Hoskin. Ladies’ winner: W. Gervasi, S. Traill and J. White. Ladies’ runners

up: J. Thornburn, N. Tepaa and C. Trembath. Monday, March 13: Mixed Canadian (Mirboo North and District Community Bank, Mirboo North). A Grade Handicap: J. White and G. Shandley. A Grade runners up: S. Hughes and J. Taylor. B Grade Handicap (day winner): A. Wilson and S. Blencowe. B Grade runners up: M. Sullivan and M. Hales. Scratch winner: S. Traill and T. Traill. Visitors trophy: J. Mitchell and P. Kane.

Korumburra ladies

the medal were less than usual.

There were some high stroke scores with the pins in difficult spots and the greens rolling quickly.

In A Grade (0-22) Lee Clements (12) had the best score with 80 net and the runner up was Joan Peters (21) with 82 net.

Kath Welsh (31) was the B Grade (23-31) winner on 78 net and Betty Yann (30) was the

A STROKE round for the March Monthly Medal was played last Wednesday.

Some members decided to play their knockout matches and so the numbers contesting

Sharon Adams: won her first Monthly Medal last Wednesday at Korumburra Golf Club with a terrific score of 67 net.

Korumburra stars: the grade winners last Wednesday were Sharon Adams (C Grade), Kath Welsh (B Grade) and Lee Clements (A Grade).

Top golfer: Elly Berryman was the winner of the Tony McLeod Memorial Stableford Aggregate 2017. runner up with 79 net.

In C Grade Sharon Adams (41) had the standout score of 67net to earn her first medal; the runner-up was Jenny Blackmore (34) with 81net.

Sharon also reduced her handicap by two shots.

A ball down the line was awarded to Marg Young with 83 net.

Nearest the pins were first and 10th Lynette McIvor and 13th Kath Welsh.

This Stroke round was also the second qualifying round for the Matchplay Championships.

The qualifiers for each grade were (A) Lee Clements, Lynette McIvor, Heather Grist and Joan Peters, (B) Betty Yann, Jan Hewitt, Kath Welsh and Corrie George, (C) Sharon Adams, Marg Harper, Jan Follett and Lorraine Knox.

These matches will be played “off scratch” and girls

quickening; thanks to Greg and his team for all the work they have done and are doing to ensure the course is at its best.

The A Grade winner was Pauline Lancaster (18) 37 points and B Grade was won

by Jo Fennell (31) 35 points on a countback from Inge Giliam (35).

NTP on eighth was J. Fennell, 11th S. Thomas and 17th J. Riseley.

DTL balls went to I. Giliam (35) 35 points, S. Thomas (15) 34 points and J. Riseley (23) 34 points.

It was also the second and final round of the Tony McLeod Memorial Stableford Aggregate with a total score of 70 points. Elly Berryman was the winner and Pauline Lancaster runner up with 68 points.

Thank you to the McLeod family for their support of this event.

Next week is the second round of the D. and J. O’Connor 4BBB Stableford.

WOORAYL Golf Club’s Saturday’s event was sponsored by Retire and Wealth Leongatha; the club thanks Matt very much for his sponsorship.

Winners for the Stableford event were; A Grade: B. Stubbs with 38 points. B Grade: C. Hall 41 points. C Grade: R. Warren, also with a fine 41 points.

Balls down the line went to M. Grist, J. Redmond, A. Peters, G. Salmon, P. Burgess, G. Price, C. James and J. Hassett.

Nearest the pin on the eighth was J. Hickey and the sponsor was M. Hams on the 17th.

R. Warren syndicate won the raffle.

Sunday, March 19, sees the start of the men’s pennant season.

Good luck to all who participate in Woorayl’s three grades this year.

should refer to the club fixtures for the due dates.

Over the last month the club has welcomed some beginners to lessons with Darren Cole (Golf Victoria regional development officer).

It was pleasing to see some girls come and play the shortened yellow course last Wednesday, under the guidance of Julie Hislop.

Darren will return on March 29 to run a final follow up clinic.

On Monday, March 6, the Section 2 pennant team had a three to two win against Meeniyan (at Lang Lang) and the Section 4 girls went down one to four to Woorayl (at Woorayl). The club wishes them all the best for their upcoming matches.

This year there were enough girls to run a 40+ Markers Knockout and a short while ago Julie Hislop (45) played Sharon Adams (41) in the final. It was a closely

contested game, refereed by Joan Peters, with both players gaining some valuable matchplay experience.

Sharon eventually defeated Julie on the 18th hole, 2up.

The other Singles Knockout has also seen some very tight matches with a few going to the 19th and 20th holes.

The final between Betty Thomson (33) and Lee Clements (12) is due to be played on or by March 29.

There was no competition on Saturday but a couple of knockout matches were played.

Next Wednesday is a Stableford event, the first round of the Gloria Burgess Trophy (best two of three Stableford rounds), and is kindly sponsored by Joan Peters.

This event is now spread throughout the year and members should check their club fixtures (in March) for the dates.

Korumburra THERE were 37 players on Saturday, March 11 for a stableford competition, with trophies supplied by Bill Hessels.

A Grade: (11) Roland Rees

hole competition on a count back from Gwen Chapman with 20 points.

New member Wendy Jepson earned a ball down the line with 19 points.

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the four life members Kit Boag, Pat West, Noreen Webster and Nancy Sperling were acknowledged and adorned with a tiara.

Saturday, March 11: A Grade winner: Kerry Hogan (23) 34 points.

B Grade winner: Glenyce McRobert (26) 37 points.

Down the line: Karen Briggs, Fran O’Brien and Marg Berry 34, Lynne Hart, Wendy Parker 33 and Coral Gray 31.

42, Peter Johnson 41, Chris Clements 39, Paul Hopkins 37, Steve Bromby 37.

B Grade: (23) Marty De Leeuw 46, Ian Dixon 44, Tony Strybosch 42, Roger Hamill 41, John Stein 39, Mick Bull 37.

Nearest the pin: 1st Phil Harris, 7th Roland Rees, 10th Don Van Rooye, 13th Steve Rose.

Tuesday’s winner was R. Besley 41 pts and Thursday’s winner R. Rees 37 pts.

Foster TUESDAY, March 7: Stableford. Winner: J. Mathers 41points. NTP: fourth R. Prain and 17th F. Tyers. DTL: D. Summers 39 and R. Prain 35.

Wednesday, March 8: Stableford. Winner, A Grade: C. Thompson 36 points. B Grade: M. Ellis 39 points. NTP: 17th S. Wylie. DTL: K. Morris 37, G. Tyers 34 and S. Wylie 34.

Thursday, March 9: Stableford. Winner: J. Mathers 38 points. NTP: sixth N. Cooper and 13th T. Jones. DTL: P. Dight 38, K. Witheridge 38 and L. Giddy 37. Eagle: P. Dight 12th (10 balls).

Friday, March 10: Chook Run. Winner: J. Toner 23 points.

DTL: J. Freeman 20, G. Phelan 19 and A. Naylor 17. NTP: 15th B. Fuller and17th J. Freeman.

Saturday, March 11: Presidents and Captains Day. Winner: captain P. Dight 42 points and president K. DaSilveira 42 points. Nine hole: S. Canning $30. NTP: fourth N. Cooper, sixth R. Prain and 13th S. Studham, 15th P. Dight and 17th N. Thompson. DTL: R. Prain 41, P. McKay 40, R. Smith40, T. Jones 40, S. Barwick 39, C. Buckland 39 and K. Witheridge 39. Ladies winner: J. Town 39 points. DTL: A. Heywood 38 and G. Tyers 36. NTP: sixth J. Town and 17th G Tyers.

Please welcome John Paine PGA Golf Professional to Foster.

John is available for lessons on 0491 115 962.

Foster Golf Week is starting onThursday, March 16, through to Sunday, March 19.

Enter now for four days of golf competitions.

Please contact the club on 5682 2272 for entries.

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Daily winners: B Grade was one by Ivy Ruby and Sev Piasente won A Grade.

Wonthaggi ladies THERE was an absolute birdie fest by the 28 ladies who played on Wednesday.

Ivy Ruby slammed a gobbler put on the fourth for a massive two for five points.

In the very next group, Robyn Wilkinson was a hair’s breadth away from a hole in one with the ball ending up behind the pin, Lorraine Peters nearly aced the 13th but got the put, Ally Adams got two birdies and the final clever girl was Jacqueline Loughran.

The stableford event was divided

Champions: the 4BBB board winners were Catherine Bolding and Anne Walker.

into two grades and Sev Piasente did a back to back, being last week’s winner with (22) 39 points.

B Grade was won by Ivy Ruby (28) 38 points.

NTP on second was Ivy Ruby (the par giving her three for four points). Ally Adams hit two great shots to take out NTP on both the eighth and the 17th.

Other notable shots was Josie Cuman (on handicap 37) on the tricky 17th, who had three for four points.

BDL went to C. Hamilton 36, A. Adams 35, P. Russell 33, L. Bentick 33,

M. Ryan 33, D. Van Veenendaal 33, D. Grimmond 33, J. Loughran 31, and L. Peters 30 on c/b.

The grand final of the Rita O’Connell 4BBB board event was also played and the pair of Anne Walker and Catherine Bolding combined very well and came home the winners from Betty Bowmar and Geraldine Prentice. Well done to all the girls in the finals.

Next week is the Presidents vs. Captain Day, so it is a shotgun start 8.30am for 9am; put that in the calendar to be on time.

Pennant competition even THE South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association pennant competition is now fully underway, with Section 2 completing its first round on Monday, March 6.

Lang Lang Golf Club hosted the round, which saw two very even contests.

Phillip Island and Leongatha squared their match, winning two games each and squaring one, while Korumburra were able to win three games against Meeniyan’s two.

The Section 2 ladder has Korumburra on top with four points, followed by Phillip Island and Leongatha on two points.

Lang Lang has yet to register any points, having had the first round bye, whilst Meeniyan are only half a game behind.

Section 1 played at Wonthaggi, where the hosts enjoyed their home course at Leongatha’s expense, returning a four to one match result.

Meeniyan and Foster squared their encounter with two wins and a squared game each.

The Section 1 ladder sees Wonthaggi on top with six points, just clear of Meeniyan and Leongatha with four points

each, and Foster with two points.

Section 3 teams travelled to Welshpool where again the home team made full use of their course familiarity, at the expense of Phillip Island, bringing in five straight (but hard fought) wins.

In the other match, Wonthaggi won three games to Leongatha’s one, with one game squared.

The ladder in Section 3 features Welshpool clearly on top with 8 points from their backto-back wins, with Wonthaggi and Phillip Island next, on four points each, then Leongatha.

Section 4 hosts were Woorayl, who enjoyed their contests against Korumburra, bringing home four wins to Korumburra’s one.

Leongatha won three games with Meeniyan winning one,

and one game was squared.

The Section 4 ladder is still tight, with Woorayl and Leongatha in the top two spots, on six points (separated by half a game), followed by Meeniyan and Korumburra both on two points and also separated by only half a game.

No matches on Labour Day; matches resume on March 20 at Foster, Meeniyan, Wonthaggi and Korumburra.

Champion team: the winners of the Woorayl Open Day were Alice Campbell, Lois Young, Pauline Lancaster and Thel Scoble.

Open Day success THERE were 56 players from clubs throughout South Gippsland including three players from Yarrawonga who teed up for the Woorayl Open Day on Friday, March 10.

Berrys Creek Cheese was the sponsor of the day and their support was very much appreciated for this inaugural event.

In glorious sunshine the course was looking a picture, and with a shotgun start, players soon picked up the format of a ‘drop out’ Ambrose.

Birdies were hard to come by with only five being recorded for the day but there were plenty of pars being registered.

Scoring was very tight at the top of the board and with a total of 64½ net it was congratulations to the winning team from Woorayl of Alice Campbell, Pauline Lancaster, Thel

Scoble and Lois Young.

Runners up with a score of 65 net was the team from Phillip Island of Rhonda Boyd, Jeanette Diss, Di Gray and Mary Taylor.

NTP on eighth was G. Burley (Welshpool), 11th P. Barlow (Welshpool) and 17th J. Swan (Welshpool).

Straightest drive on 13th in A Grade was T. Owen (Leongatha), B Grade A. de Leeuw (Lang Lang) and C Grade K. Welsh (Korumburra) DTL went to E. Berryman, H. Grist, F. Maynard, and K. Welsh 65¼, F. Arnold, L. Christie, K. McKenzie and C. Perrett 65¼, and A. Grist, J. Thompson, M. Tuckett and B. Twite 65¾.

A great day of golf and camaraderie in the clubhouse was shared by all.

Thanks to Shirley Thomas and Heather Sullivan for the organisation required and everyone who helped in making the day a memorable one.

Phillip Island: the runners up at the Woorayl Open Day were Rhonda Boyd, Mary Taylor, Di Gray and Jeanette Diss.

Championship winners: sponsor Faye Le Page with runners up Jan Trease, Jan Roberts (left) and winners Belinda Angwin and Heather Poletti (right).

Meeniyan ladies ON Wednesday, March 8, the ladies played off in the qualifying round for the R.F. and H.M. Poletti Championships.

The sponsor for the day was Faye Le Page.

The weather and the course were excellent and 19 ladies enjoyed the day.

Winners were Heather Poletti (18) and

Belinda Angwin(35) with a great score of 47 points.

Runners up were Jan Trease (21) and Jan Roberts (33) with a score of 41 points.

BDL went to Tanya Thorson (25) and Irene Holm (14) with 39 points, Sue Hoskin (23) and Andrea Thorson (9) with 38 points, and Susan Straw (37) and Veronica Park with 38 points.

Lyn Jennison and Gail Browne won the nine hole competition with 13 points each.

In the air: Kilcunda Bass’ U/12 player Jayden Pipicelli shows his skills during the Full On Footy Tour Auskick session at the Bass Recreation Reserve.

Wow: San Remo’s Patrick and Thomas Kavanaugh took the opportunity to have a photo taken with the AFL premiership cup at the Full On Footy Tour held at the Bass Recreation Reserve.

Legendary night for Kilcunda Bass KILCUNDA Bass Football Netball Club was thrilled with the outcome of the Herald Sun and Foxtel Full On Footy Tour held on Tuesday, February 28.

With entertaining guest speakers and a fun Auskick session, the event proved to be a success and an excellent boost for the club.

The club submitted an application to host the event, which included a section about the club and a section about a local legend.

The local legend identified was Dave Brown who – along with wife Jan – has long served

Left, Legends: local legends Jan and Dave Brown (front) admire the AFL premiership cups with the Herald Sun’s Scott Gullan, former Collingwood legend Tony Shaw, former Carlton great Mark Maclure, Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club president John Shaw and the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph.

the Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club for the past 60 years.

“The event was fantastic. We had a good turnout of about 160 to the dinner and 100 children at the Auskick.

It was terrific,” club secretary Jaron Smith said.

The Auskick was run by new Auskick coach from San Remo Troy Hungerford and AFL Victoria football development manager Chelsea Caple.

Four sports personalities spoke at the dinner, including former Collingwood legend Tony Shaw, former Carlton player Mark Maclure, the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph and the Herald Sun’s Scott Gullan.

“The club would like to thank everyone who supported the event, particularly the netballers who waitressed during the dinner and the footballers who worked the bar – they were awesome,” Jaron said.

Honoured: Dave (left) and Jan Brown were recognised for their service to the Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club by former Collingwood great Tony Shaw at the Full On Footy Tour at the Bass Recreation Reserve.

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Good hitting: from left, runner ups Jesse Jones and Kelly Simpson congratulated Tahlia Bryant and Matt Pocklington for winning the open mixed double event in Leongatha.

Young stars: Rachel Carlisle and Luke Marshman competed in the Section 3 singles championship, with Luke winning the event.

Section 2: from left, Mina Ryad and Jarryd Hayward won the men’s doubles championship.

Tennis champs wow in Leongatha THE Leongatha Tennis Club held its annual club championship event in ideal conditions on Sunday, March 5.

New title: Matt Pocklington (right) was the 2017 club champion. He is pictured with runner up club champion Jesse Jones.

The club was very pleased with the number of entries and the excellent standard of tennis played.

Many events were organised and all players had a full day of quality tennis.

The results are as follows;

Open men’s singles: M. Pocklington defeated J. Jones.

Open women’s singles: K. Simpson defeated T. Bryant.

Open men’s doubles: M Pocklington and J. Jones defeated M. Grist and R Hayward.

Open mixed doubles: M. Pocklington and T. Bryant defeated J. Jones and K. Simpson.

Section 2 men’s singles: A. Campbell defeated L.

Marshman.

Section 2 men’s doubles: J. Hayward and M. Ryad defeated A. Campbell and L. Marshman.

Section 3 singles: L. Marshman defeated R. Carlisle.

The Leongatha Tennis Club would like to con-

gratulate the winners of the club championships, and the winning junior pennant team in the Korrine and District Junior Tennis Association.

The team of two fine young men Jye Gourlay and Harry Taylor-Smith put up a great effort.

The club would also like to give a special mention to the two teams in the Mirboo North and District junior grand final in B Grade and C Grade.

While they may not have had a win, their sportsmanship and conduct on the court did the club proud.

Congratulations: Kelly Simpson won the trophy for the open women’s singles in Leongatha’s recent club championship.

Close game: from left, Alisdair Campbell had a win against Luke Marshman in a thrilling Section 2 men’s singles match that went down to a tie breaker.

Accolades for Koonwarra shooter K O O N WA R R A shooter Jack Stockdale was recently announced the Gippstar November “Open” Award winner.

Recognised: Koonwarra shooter Jack Stockdale was the Gippstar “Open” Award winner for November.

The 16 year old was nominated after winning gold at the Queensland State Championship in American Skeet, and was the overall junior champion in the state championships.

Jack also became the youngest person to hold four national titles following the skeet national event in New Zealand late last year.

Korumburra Gun Club president Trent Tobias also nominated Jack for a 2016 Victorian Sports Award to celebrate his achievements, but unfortunately he did not make the final.

However, this year is looking to be an exciting one for Jack.

“He will be doing six sessions with the Australian Clay Target Associa-

tion Academy and six sessions with Gippsland Sports Academy throughout the year,” Trent said.

“This is the first time Gippsland Sports Academy has had shooting in its program, which shows the sport is getting stronger.”

Gippsland Sports Academy is implementing a national program in Gippsland, which will allow the participants to hone their skills with Olympic gold medallist Russell Mark and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lauryn Mark.

The coaching days will be held at Frankston Gun Club in May, Bairnsdale Gun Club in June, and Korumburra Gun Club in July and August.

Following success at the Victorian Skeet Titles at the Melbourne Gun Club, Jack also earned enough points to apply for AA elite status.

Nominations for the January and February Gippstar awards are now closed.

Exposure: giving their horses some experience at a busy event were Foster’s Sue and Kevin Thorburn, who were just spectating at the Tarwin Valley Campdraft at Dumbalk on Saturday. More on page 41.

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

B Grade competition booming THE Wonthaggi Table Tennis B Grade competition has exceeded all expectations with seven teams and many new players.

Some have also entered in A Reserve for the challenge and to improve their game.

New players who had wins this week were Levie Clarke, Bayley PoyntonJessup, Coby Chandler, Oscar Conway, Sam Rohdi and Zach Humphries.

Experienced B Graders realise they will have a very competitive season.

The age range in this grade is nine to 15 years.

Juniors’ coach Bruce Harmer is delighted to see the standard of these young players improving each week.

Three young players Archie Paxton, Beau Dobbins and Jack Duff – have now reached A Grade and will greatly benefit from the tough competition they will be up against

in a bid to improve their game.

Justin Licis, Bruce Harmer and Michael Ede were undefeated after the first A Grade matches were played last week.

A Reserve had some challenges and close results.

Sue Mackintosh was filling in for an absent player and gave the regulars a run for their money.

Sue is one of the Thursday social players.

It was good to see Jayden Mendola (a former junior competitor) back in A Reserve after a few years away from the game. He is playing extremely well and regulars should take notice, The access for all abilities program has welcomed a number of new players this season too.

Age range for this Thursday afternoon program is 18 to 65.

Contact Nancy on 5674 4628 for further information.

Good luck to all Wonthaggi veterans, senior and

junior players competing at Croydon over the long weekend.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis TENNIS finals this Saturday, March 18 at the Leongatha tennis courts.

Section 1, 2 and 3 are all to play a good day’s tennis with play to commence at 12 noon.

The teams not involved in the finals please be sure to have umpires at the venue.

Clubs to have a raffle donation for grand final day and night to a committee member.

Come and enjoy the day.

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Renegades prove too strong THE Seniors had their grand final late February, as the Juniors start their new competition for the year.

It has been an exciting and busy time at Meeniyan basketball.

Seniors: A men’s: the Renegades were just too strong all season, and showcased that strength in the grand final against the Rebels.

The Renegades easily won against Vales in the semis to win its way straight to the grand final The Rebels had to play the Beers in the semis and only won by a narrow margin; the Rebels were then lucky to win against the Vales in the preliminaries.

The Renegades, with its three point shooting power, soon streamed away from the Rebels.

Most valuable player for the grand final: Joel Winderlich.

Most valuable player for the season: Matt Malloy.

B men’s: the Splash Brothers were once again in the grand final, after only just scraping in a team to play for many weeks. It only just won against the Dees in the semis to win the spot in the grand final.

The Dees played Lids in the preliminaries and won by a narrow margin.

The B men’s grand final was certainly the game of the night. The Dees and Splash Brothers played a close intense game with the game coming down

Renegades: Lockie Thomas, Billy Rogers, Ash Zuidema, Joel Winderlich, Cameron Stone and Alex Scholte won the A men’s basketball competition at Meeniyan. the siren.

Splash Brothers were the lucky winners by one point.

Most valuable player for the grand final: Anthony Argento.

Most valuable player for the season: Tim Sauvarin.

Women’s: only an elimination final and grand final were played.

LeBrontourage came to Meeniyan to conquer and that it did.

It won the elimination against Thunderbolts easily.

The Test Tubes won against the Fillies in its elimination final to play against the LeBrontourage team in the grand final.

However, LeBrontourage was just too strong for the Test Tubes, win-

ning easily.

Most valuable player for the grand final: Kelsey Angwin.

Most valuable player for the season: Carly Vuilermin.

Thanks to everyone who helped the Seniors have a great season. Competition doesn’t start again until November.

Juniors There are three sections in the Meeniyan Juniors.

Two will play on Friday night and one on Wednesday night.

All teams are full but two on a Wednesday night has seven players in all.

The youngest section starts off on Friday night.

These players do 16 minutes of skills split into three on three and drills,

then follow with a game of two 10 minute halves.

The next section on a Friday night plays a game with 16 minute halves, allowing a good break in the middle to converse with the coach and learn some skills.

Wednesday night sees the older players show their skills with some great games A Japanese exchange student played with one of the teams last week and he will again this week.

His name is Shintaro Tsukada. He is from Tokyo and is staying with a family from Leongatha.

Shintaro was lucky enough to shoot a goal and get a couple fouls for the night; it was a great experience.

Winners: Jeanette Bath, Kara Schelling, Therese Dalmau and Kelsey Angwin enjoyed grand final glory in the women’s basketball competition.

Basketball young guns make Mirboo North proud coaching and a pathway to state selection.

Registration for skills day is via the basketball country web page or contact Robyn (Spud) Harris 0428 635 239.

MIRBOO North has three representatives in the upcoming U/18 state country championships to be held in Bendigo on March 18 and 19.

held March 25 (boys) and March 26 (girls) in Korumburra.

Skills day also offers selection into the regional basketball academy, giving young players access to high performance

The boys represent Korumburra Wildcats and made up half the team at a recent tournament in Traralgon.

They all came to representative basketball relatively late compared to their teammates, with Jack Burgess-Pincini starting as an U/14 and Connor White and Alex Krausz starting as U/16s.

Jack came through the regional U/14 basketball academy and played VJBL for two seasons in U/16, taking out the Division 2 premiership last year.

Alex is playing VJBL this year in the U/18 squad.

This will be the last state junior championships for Connor, who is a top age player in the team.

For anyone interested in developing their basketball skills, the regional U/14 skills day is being

Representatives: Jack Burgess-Pincini, Alex Krausz and Connor White are Mirboo North’s young star basketballers.

South Gippsland Bridge Club FRIDAY, March 10 consolidated results for weeks one and two of the club championships.

Tough competition: Emmett Taranto, Tom Evans, Nick Argento, Blake Moscript, Anthony Argento, Dom Enter and Oscar Thatcher won the B men’s basketball competition in a thrilling grand final.

Stony Creek rumour quashed STONY Creek Football Netball Club has made no plans to jump leagues following the loss of five teams in the Alberton League.

The formation of the West Gippsland League resulted in Inverloch Kongwak, Korumburra Bena, Kilcunda Bass, Dalyston and Phillip Island football netball clubs leaving Alberton.

Although this caused some uncertainty in the future of the Alberton

League, Stony Creek club president Steve Martin has quashed rumours suggesting Stony Creek intended to join a different league, and said the club has recruited well during preseason despite the shake up.

“It’s not true; we are happy where we are and we’ve had a lot of interest in the junior and senior sides,” he said.

“We have no worries about the new fixture and we’ve worked really hard to be a competitive side this season.”

Stony Creek has a bye in round one, but will come up against Tarwin and MDU in the following weeks.

While the Seniors played in the finals last year, the Reserves missed out. However, Steve said he is confident the side will be a lot stronger this year.

“We’ve got the numbers and we’ve been going hard since the start of December,” he said.

Round one of the Alberton Football Netball League kicks off on April 1.

With only one week left to play in the three week pairs’ championship, the field is holding tightly with not a great deal between the pairs.

Next week, anything could happen in the Championships and Plate Competition.

First, with an outstanding 64.04 percent, are Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson, current champions. Second, and not far behind with a very soundly played 59.23 percent, are John Sullivan and Alan Johnston.

Hotly pursued with less than a point away in third place are the very consistent team of Faye Rowlands and Pat West with 58.07 percent.

All of the following place getters are breathing down each other’s necks with super close results.

Fourth are Anne and Bruce Gibson with 57.86 percent, fifth with 57.53 percent are Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro, sixth

with 57.17 percent are Jack Kuiper and Deborah Anglim, and seventh are Kaye Douglas and John Sutton with 55.21 percent.

Next week will see the top half of the field vie for the championship and the other play for the Annual Plate Trophy.

Watch this space for the outcome; it will be a tight finish.

Monday, March 6– Meeniyan pairs: First with a very fine 61.07 percent were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope, and second with 55.95 percent was the ever improving pair of Viv Westaway and Ineke de Graffe with a splendid 55.95 percent.

The new committee is listed on the club website.

The club welcomes Neville Chapman back as president, Colin Cameron as vice president, Penny Loughran as secretary and Carol Sowden as treasurer.

Please check the website for coming events.

To find a playing partner contact Faye Rowlands on 5662 3335.

All visitors very welcome.

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• LDCA B Grade Division 1

Workers looking finals worthy COMING off a stunning win against Kilcunda Bass, the Wonthaggi Workmens will face off against Town in the semi-final this weekend.

Kilcunda Bass left a defendable score of 152 following its first innings, leaving the Workers plenty of opportunity to swoop in.

Daniel Turton and Liam Sawyer teamed up for a swift victory, both just falling short of a century; Turton made 91 runs and Sawyer made 93.

Heath Grace and Chris Elliott were Kilcunda Bass’ stand out bowlers, claiming 2/69 and 2/45 respectively.

The Workers finished strong with 7/273.

Town lost to Phillip Island, but retained its position of third on the ladder.

Phillip Island batted first, resulting in a score of 143.

It was anyone’s match, but Town could not muster up

a final effort.

Jareth Hume opened Town’s innings and retired after 34 runs.

This was the top score, with only five other batsmen scraping double digits. Jordan Bolge offered 16 runs as the next best score.

Phillip Island was keen to show it was finals worthy, and Zach Brown claimed 5/11 off 11.2 overs.

Matthew Parsons wrapped up the innings, taking 2/1 off three overs.

Town was all out for 113 after 65 overs.

Phillip Island will enter the semi-finals competition against top placed OMK while Town does battle with the Workers.

OMK claimed the final points after a quick win over Inverloch.

Inverloch fell to OMK in the first innings with a score of 103.

The ladders didn’t take long to trump Inverloch, with opening batsman Luke Jones making 61 runs.

David Creed supported Jones’ effort and put up an additional 19 runs.

However, it was over for Inverloch after 21 overs, with OMK reaching 4/127.

Play continued with Inverloch opening its second innings. Nathan Brayley opened with 36 runs and Harry Smith made 16 runs later in the innings.

However, Nathan Cant put in some practice before finals and merciless took eight wickets. This forced Inverloch to close its innings all out for 61 after 47 overs.

OMK had a second crack at bat with Creed making 23 runs and Inverloch’s Elijah Cousins taking one wicket.

OMK was 1/40 after 12 overs. It is ready to take on Phillip Island at home this weekend.

Nerrena enjoyed one last win against MDU. Batting first, Nerrena set the challenge at 312 and defended it to the end.

MDU captain Craig Hoober top scored with 53 runs.

Simon McRae also performed well, making 43 runs.

Charlie Dougherty was Nerrena’s leading batsman, taking 3/43 off 16 overs. Nathan Trotto and Shem Murphy each claimed two wickets.

Nerrena took home a victory with MDU finishing off its innings all out for 211.

WON CLUB d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 152 1st innings Won Club B. Osborne c. J. Bastwrous b. D. Bettles............................4 D. Turton c. R. Duff b. H. Grace ...........................91 L. Sawyer r.o. ...........................93 J. Sheerin c. D. Bettles b. H. Grace ...........................17 A. Geyer n.o. ............................35 L. McLean c. J. Bastwrous b. C. Elliott .............................2 D. Herbert b. J. Bastwrous .........8 S. Williams c. P. Mohascy b. C. Elliott .............................7 B. Evans n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................16 Total .............................7/273 (cc) Bowling: D. Blackney 0/34, D. Bettles 1/60, C. Davidson 0/26, R. Duff 0/15, H. Grace 2/69, C. Elliott 2/45, J. Bastwrous 1/18.

PHILLIP ISLAND d TOWN 1st innings Phillip Island 148 1st innings Town J. Hume ret. ..............................34 J. Bolge lbw. b. M. Wright .........................16 J. Dean r.o. ............................... 11 D. Burge c. M. Wright b. Z. Brown .......................... 11 M. Borschman c. A. Samarawickrama b. Z. Brown ............................0 W. Turner c. A. Finlayson b. Z. Brown ............................0 D. Hume c. S. Boyack b. Z. Brown ............................0 A. Fixter c. B. Christopher b. M. Parsons........................16 Z. Trease c. M. Young b. Z. Brown ..........................13 S. Clark c. L. Keating b. M. Parsons..........................0 D. Goss n.o.................................0 Extras ......................................12 Total ....................................... 113 Bowling: S. Boyack 0/20, M. Young 0/26, C. Wilson 0/6, B. Christopher 0/16, Z. Brown 5/11, M. Wright 1/14, A. Samarawickrama 0/12, M. Parsons 2/1.

INVERLOCH def by OMK 1st innings Inverloch 103 1st innings OMK L. Jones c. E. Cousins b. M. Goldsmith ...................61 D. Creed c. L. Anderson b. N. Brayley ........................19

R. White c. A. Brayley b. J. Bowring ..........................7 N. Creed c. H. Smith b. L. Anderson ......................10 N. Cant n.o. ..............................18 D. McMeekin n.o. ......................1 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................... 4/127 (dec) Bowling: L. Anderson 1/42, C. Fisher 0/11, N. Brayley 1/30, J. Bowring 1/13, D. Cashin 0/20, M. Goldsmith 1/5.

2nd innings Inverloch N. Brayley lbw. b. N. Cant .............................36 C. Fisher c. R. White b. P. Green ..............................0 J. Bowring lbw. b. N. Cant ...............................1 E. Cousins c. b. N. Cant ...............................0 L. Anderson b. N. Cant ..............0 H. Smith b. R. White ................16 D. Cashin b. N. Cant ..................0 A. Brayley c. D. McMeekin b. N. Cant ...............................1 S. Hayes n.o. ..............................2 M. Goldsmith c. P. Green b. N. Cant ...............................0 A. Box lbw. b. N. Cant ...............................0 Extras ........................................5 Total .........................................61 Bowling: R. White 1/12, P. Green 1/11, N. Cant 8/8, D. McMeekin 0/4, J. Greenwood 0/13, R. Dixon 0/2, D. Creed 0/3, J.

Lamers 0/6.

2nd innings OMK D. Creek n.o. ............................23 L. Jones c. S. Hayes b. E. Cousins ..........................3 R. White n.o. ..............................4 Extras ......................................10 Total ...............................1/40 (cc) Bowling: L. Anderson 0/14, D. Cashin 0/4, E. Cousins 1/10, M. Goldsmith 0/1, H. Smith 0/3.

NERRENA d MDU 1st innings Nerrena 312 1st innings MDU W. Prosser r.o. ..........................28 C. Harris r.o. ...............................6 T. Zukovskis c. M. Croatto b. J. Beckwith.........................1 C. Hoober c. J. Kelly b. N. Trotto ...........................53 S. McRae c. J. Kelly b. C. Dougherty ....................43 T. Sinclair c. L. Fisher b. C. Dougherty ......................0 P. Vine c&b. S. Murphy ...........29 W. Cocksedge c. M. Croatto b. N. Trotto ...........................22 J. Phillips b. C. Dougherty .........2 C. Brown n.o. .............................1 K. Sinclair b. S. Murphy ............0 Extras ......................................26 Total ....................................... 211 Bowling: N. Trotto 2/82, C. Dougherty 3/43, J. Beckwith 1/38, J. Renden 0/17, L. Fisher 0/14, C. Baudinette 0/9, S. Murphy 2/7.

• LDCA B Grade Division 2

Korumburra claim top spot FOLLOWING his century the week prior, Scott Hayes continued his fine form and sent Korumburra to the top of the ladder in the final match of the round.

After batting first, Korumburra was prepared to come in and defend its score of 9/297 against Foster.

Hayes claimed 6/66 from 22.4 overs.

Foster put up a fight, with Greg Collis making 57 runs and Tim Garvey making 42

runs early in the innings.

However, Evan Alloway made things hard for Foster as well, claiming 2/40.

Foster was all out for 254 and Korumburra will face the Wonthaggi Miners in the semi final.

The Miners will go into the semi final with one last victory under its belt after defeating Glen Alvie.

Batting first, the Miners set the challenge at 230.

Glen Alvie made a fierce start with Joe Burke making 47 early runs.

Fourth batsman Ian Thorn later top scored with 51 runs.

However, the Miners had two bowlers pressuring Glen Alvie out of the game; Mathew Hibbins took 3/66 and Geoff Peters took 3/29.

Glen Alvie finished its innings all out for 207 after 71 overs.

Sitting fourth on ladder the Miners have a lot to prove in the semi final clash against Korumburra.

Koonwarra/LRSL had already claimed the first innings points against the Imperials a

EVANS PETROLEUM Semi finals - March 18 & 19 Home team Grade A1 Korumburra Won Club Grade A2 Koon-L/RSL

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v Inverloch

K Turf

v Town

Butch W

J. Curry G. Goss T. Rogers G. Laird

v Glen Alvie

SP

Poowong-Loch v Won Miners

L Turf

Grade B1 OMK

v Phillip Island

Outt

Won Club

v Town

McMhn

Grade B2 Korumburra

v Won Miners

EC

Poowong-Loch v Koon-L/RSL

Loch

Grade C1 OMK

v Korumburra

Koon

Won Club

v Phillip Island

Inv

Grade C2 Phillip Island

v Glen Alvie

Rhyll

OMK

v Won Club

Nerr

M. Heenan A. Stride L. White G. Wightman C. Salmon G. Salmon N. Graydon I. Richards B. Bek J. Schelling N. Barnes N. Grabham B. Thomas K. Scrimshaw I. Thomas M. Wishart G. Wyatt G. Stabb L. O’Brien S. Hayes

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

Please note all games start at 1pm.

FOSTER def by KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra 9/297 (cc) 1st innings Foster J. Pilkington lbw. b. S. Hayes ...........................38 G. Collis c. M. Olden b. E. Allaway ........................57

T. Garvey c. J. Petrie b. E. Allaway ........................42 A. Starret b. M. Olden..............35 P. Jervies c. S. Harland b. S. Hayes ...........................20 D. Thornell b. S. Hayes ..............5 S. Emanuel b. H. McNeill ........23 R. Dower n.o. .............................0 T. McWilliams b. S. Hayes ......16 S. Roffey b. S. Hayes .................0 B. Cripps b. S. Hayes .................7 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................254 Bowling: H. McNeill 1/39, S. Hayes 6/66, E. Allaway 2/40, S. Harland 0/24, J. Oxlee 0/20, T. Gray 0/17, M. Olden 1/45.

WON MINERS d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Won Miners 230 1st innings Glen Alvie J. Burke c. B. Andrighetto b. G. Peters ...........................47 R. Matthews lbw. b. G. Peters ...........................39 J. Tiziani lbw. b. G. Peters .............................3 I. Thorn c. B. Andrighetto b. M. Hibbins .......................51 D. Tiziani c. A. Zanella b. L. Granger ........................20 J. Hamilton b. T. Wells ...............1 J. Hull n.o. ................................10 D. Gilbert b. T. Wells .................1

J. Thomas b. M. Hibbins ............4 J. Thorn c. L. Granger b. M. Hibbins .........................1 Extras ......................................30 Total .......................................207 Bowling: M. Hibbins 3/66, M. Greenway 0/19, W. Chapman 0/3, D. Beesey 0/1, G. Peters 3/29, P. Los 0/0, A. Hall 0/35, L. Granger 1/19, T. Wells 2/17.

IMPERIALS def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Imperials 91 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL 8/168

LDCA C Grade Scoreboard Division 1

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments

week prior. While the Imperials are now out of the competition, Koonwarra/LRSL will compete against Poowong Loch in the semi final.

Poowong Loch had the bye in the final round.

INVERLOCH def by WON CLUB 1st innings Inverloch 107 1st innings Won Club C. Harvey b. J. Smith ...............56 S. Roche c. J. Smith b. C. Bulter ...........................10 J. Brann c. R. Hughes b. J. Smith ..............................7 M. Davey c. M. Woods b. J. Williams........................30 J. Schulz c. R. Hughes b. J. Belli ..............................15 E. Dempsey n.o. .......................25 B. Van Agtmaal c. J. Smith b. J. Williams........................36 Extras ......................................28 Total ....................................6/207 Bowling: N. Bradley 0/56, C. Bulter 1/20, J. Smith 2/20, J. Belli 1/20, J. Williams 2/32, R. Hughes 0/20, R. Bradley 0/13, M. Woods 0/11.

TOWN d MDU 1st innings MDU 7/221 (cc) 1st innings Town M. Kreutzberger b. J. Bright ......6 J. Pouw c. C. Cary b. B. Cantwell ......................39 N. Hodges b. S. Bright .............89 R. Edwards c. b. J. Brown........20 T. Cashin c. b. J. Brown .............7 M.G. Luscombe c&b. C. Cary ........................32 A. Hanily c. D. Thomas b. J. Bright ............................ 11 L. Kleinert ret. ..........................63 K. Newton lbw. b. J. Bright .......0 R. Shields c. D. Thomas b. J. Brown ........................... 11 M. Luscombe n.o. ......................0 Extras ......................................34 Total .......................................313 Bowling: C. Cary 1/35, J. Bright 2/41, M. Hoober 0/19, B. Cantwell 1/24, S. Riley 0/55, J. Brown 3/36, J. Palmer 0/34, S. Bright 2/49.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by OMK 1st innings Phillip Island 231

1st innings OMK P. Harper c. M. Fletcher b. P. Francis ..........................43 A. Busana c. J. Black b. J. Johnston ..........................0 W. Dowel lbw. b. J. Johnston ..........................2 D. Jeffries n.o. ..........................17 G. Lomagno lbw. b. J. Johnston ..........................0 P. Miller n.o. ........................... 118 J. Paterson c. A. Tolley b. C. Epifano ........................37 Extras ......................................18 Total ....................................5/235 Bowling: P. Francis 1/65, J. Johnston 3/72, P. Cleary 0/22, J. Excell 0/14, A. Tolley 0/28, C. Epifano 1/19.

KORUMBURRA d NERRENA 1st innings Korumburra 235 1st innings Nerrena M. Waltom b. A. Meade .............6 M. Patterson c. D. Scott b. A. Meade ..........................18 N. Battersby b. A. Meade ...........7 B. Croatto c. A. Brinksma b. P. Churchill.......................42 M. Collins c&b. P. Churchill......5 C. Marinou c. A. Brinksma b. P. Churchill.........................0 B. Martin c. D. Scott b. M. Wrigley .........................8 S. Martin lbw. b. M. Wrigley .......................26 P. Joseph b. A. Meade ................8 R. Baudinette b. T. Jenkin ..........9 D. Grigg n.o. ..............................1 Extras ......................................20 Total .......................................150 Bowling: A. Meade 4/31, M. Wrigley 2/16, P. Churchill 3/55, A. Brinksma 0/32, C. Mileto 0/4, D. Kemp 0/1, B. Kerr 0/2, T. Jenkin 1/0.

Division 2 POOWONG-LOCH def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island 175 1st innings Poowong-Loch A. Sheedy c. B. Caile

b. G. Marshall ...................... 11 A. Johnson c. G. Excell b. S. Cox...............................27 B. Knight c. D. Stevenson b. G. Marshall ........................5 R. Bardwell r.o. ........................25 B. Nicholls c. W. Paterson b. G. Marshall ......................64 C. Loughridge c. B. Caile b. J. Manning..........................5 R. Knox c. S. Cox b. G. Marshall ........................0 J. Knox c&b. R. Young ..............4 B. Regan n.o...............................2 B. Ruyter lbw. b. R. Young ........0 S. McKinnon b. R. Young ..........0 Extras ......................................20 Total .......................................163 Bowling: S. Niven 0/49, G. Marshall 5/27, W. Paterson 0/6, S. Cox 1/21, J. Manning 0/10, B. Caile 0/21, R. Young 3/24.

b. R. Duff ...............................2 G. Barrett c. G. Crow b. B. Noble ...........................87 J. Whiteside c. S. Quaife b. S. Burchell..........................1 R. Francis c. b. S. Burchell ......12 V. Gopal b. S. Noble ..................8 D. Telfer c. G. Burchell b. Z. Crow ..............................7 P. Whelan c. R. Duff b. Z. Crow ..............................8 J. Wrigley b. R. Duff ..................9 A. Allaway c. R. Duff b. S. Burchell..........................9 M. Rowe n.o...............................7 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................162 Bowling: G. Burchell 0/1, R. Duff 3/24, S. Burchell 3/51, B. Noble 2/33, A. Blackney 0/25, P. De Rubeis 0/22, Z. Crow 2/4.

OMK d KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL 92 1st innings OMK 2/127 2nd innings Koonwarra-L/RSL P. Buckley c. J. Whiteside b. D. Wylie ...........................60 A. Stanley c&b. M. Blackburn ..............14 A. Piksons c. A. Perry b. D. Wylie .............................4 I. Smith c. A. Perry b. R. Wyatt ...........................12 G. Sherriff n.o. .........................16 S. Moore n.o.............................37 Extras ......................................32 Total ....................................4/174 Bowling: S. Matthews 0/8, L. Whiteside 0/21, R. Wyatt 1/24, R. Paterson 0/14, M. Blackburn 1/17, J. Whiteside 0/28, D. Wylie 1/38, C. Walker 1/18.

GLEN ALVIE def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club 232 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Hynes c. H. Dobbie b. D. Brosnan .......................48 M. Hull b. L. Borne..................24 J. Newsome c. D. McGuirk b. D. Brosnan .......................13 M. Dhar c&b. S. Liddle .............3 L. McRae n.o............................28 M. Milnes lbw. b. S. Liddle .............................5 B. McRae b. S. Tessari .............19 K. Hull b. K. Dudley ..................5 M. Grieve n.o. ..........................21 Extras ......................................24 Total .............................7/190 (cc) Bowling: L. Borne 1/27, F. Brosnan 0/38, S. Liddle 2/28, D. Brosnan 2/18, K. Dudley 1/8, S. Tessari 1/27, H. Dobbie 0/25, B. Harvey 0/7.

KORUMBURRA def by KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 6/291 (cc) 1st innings Korumburra S. Hall b. R. Duff .......................0 T. Crocker c. S. Quaife

Room to move: MDU veteran Steve Riley was in no danger of over stepping the crease in the game against Town on Saturday.

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thestar.com.au • LDCA A Grade Division 1

Inverloch ready to fight for finals glory COMING off what might have been a season ending slump, Inverloch claimed one final victory and earned its placed in the finals.

Making 9/300 against OMK, the Diggers had a lot of ground to make up.

Daniel Lloyd top scored with 44 runs – and Alex Rose, Thomas Wyatt and Jesse Van Rooye made more than 20 runs each – but it was not enough to push OMK over the line.

Opening bowler Lewis Rankin kept Inverloch fired up by taking 5/34. David Newman and Ryan Thomas each claimed two wickets.

After 67.5 runs it was game over, and OMK was all out for 174.

Inverloch will face off against Korumburra in the semi final.

Town competed in a thriller against Phillip Island in the final round of the season.

Finishing its innings at 234, Town was seemingly comfortable.

However, Phillip Island made Town work for it and only lost by a small margin.

Phillip Island’s Eli Richards caused a stir, making 73 runs before he was caught by Jack Hume.

Tony Hornsby and Jack Keating also performed well, making more than 20 runs

each.

However, Town’s Madura Weerasinghe Silva defended well and claimed 4/50. Ashley Hickey took 3/52.

Phillip Island finished up all out for 219.

While this spells the end for Phillip Island, Town will battle it out with the Wonthaggi Workmens in the semi final.

The Workers claimed a stellar win over Kilcunda Bass.

Kilcunda Bass left the innings with a final score of 125, leaving every opportunity for the ladder leaders to claim victory.

However, the Workers made a steady start and the top scorer did not bat until late in the innings.

Batting 10th, Jakeb Thomas made 74 runs. Second highest was Jake Wallace with 45 runs.

Kilcunda Bass’ Andrew Donohue and Daniel Mock kept the intensity up, taking 3/42 and 3/49 respectively.

The Workers finished the match all out for 264 and are now prepping to face Town.

Korumburra comfortably defeated Nerrena and will challenge Inverloch in the semi final.

Nerrena, needing a win to avoid relegation, left the match open to Korumburra with a score of 122.

Korumburra’s Shane Dole and Kyle Dorman stole the show, making 64 and 56 runs respectively.

Dole was eventually

caught out by Gerard Murphy and Dorman was caught by Josh Trease.

Nerrena’s Adam Trotto put up one last effort and took 4/57 off 10 overs. Tim Wightman took 2/56, but the match belonged to Korumburra.

Korumburra finished its innings all out for 239.

TOWN d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Town 234 1st innings Phillip Island M. Dennerley lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ........0 C. Keethisinghe c. J. Schelling b. A. Hickey............................9 L. Cleeland b. A. Hickey ..........19 E. Richards c. J. Hume b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......73 M. Kinghom r.o. .........................6 B. Johnston r.o............................8 T. Hornsby b. A. Hickey ..........29 J. Keating lbw. b. A. Ratnaike.......................28 J. Asbury c. J. Hume b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ........7 S. Kirton n.o. ..............................7 D. Johnston b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ........3 Extras ......................................30 Total .......................................219 Bowling: A. Ratnaike 1/48, M. Borschman 0/28, M. Weerasinghe Silva 4/50, A. Hickey 3/52, J. Hume 0/16, S. Browne 0/16.

KILCUNDA-BASS def by WON CLUB 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 125 1st innings Won Club D. Britt c. J. Markland b. A. Donohue ......................14 S. Huitema c&b. J. Mahood .....30 M. Thomas c. J. Markland b. D. Mock .............................8 R. Thomas c. D. Mock b. A. Donohue ......................13 K. Brann c. J. Bastwrous b. A. Donohue ......................25 J. Wallace c. J. Rosenow

b. J. Dakin ............................45 J. Sheerin c. J. Markland b. D. Mock .............................7 M. McCall lbw. b. D. Mock .............................0 R. Birkett c. J. Rosenow b. J. Dakin ..............................4 J. Thomas c. J. Rosenow b. J. Mahood.........................74 Z. Macdermid n.o.....................29 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................264 Bowling: A. Wells 0/31, J. Dakin 2/34, J. Mahood 2/61, A. Donohue 3/42, D. Mock 3/39, C. Peckett 0/46.

OMK def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch 9/300 (cc) 1st innings OMK J. Dewell c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier..........................4 K. Kerr c. W. Rankin b. L. Rankin............................1 A. Rose b. L. Rankin................27 A. Miller lbw. b. D. Newman ........................9 T. Wyatt lbw. b. L. Rankin..........................23 J. Van Rooye c. W. Taberner b. D. Newman ......................28 D. Lloyd n.o. ............................44 J. Cochrane b. L. Rankin..........14 P. Dell b. L. Rankin ....................1 S. Jenkins b. R. Thomas .............7 N. Auddino lbw. b. R. Thomas ..........................4 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................174 Bowling: L. Rankin 5/34, K. Rotthier 1/38, D. Newman 2/29, R. Thomas 2/35, T. McQualter 0/19, B. Thomas 0/13.

KORUMBURRA d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena 122 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman b. A. Trotto ...............32 P. Edwards c. D. Symmons b. R. Clark ............................27 K. Rigby lbw. b. T. Wightman .....................17 K. Dorman c. J. Trease

Young quick: Town’s Jack Hume has a bowl in the match against Phillip Island on Saturday. b. T. Wightman .....................56 S. Dole c. G. Murphy b. J. Hoy ...............................64 L. Zanchetta r.o. .........................7 D. Salmon n.o. .........................17

J. Richards c. D. Trotman b. A. Trotto .............................3 D. Wyhoon b. A. Trotto ..............0 P. Dunlevie b. A. Trotto..............0 Extras ......................................15

Total .......................................239 Bowling: J. Trease 0/29, J. Hoy 1/50, R. Clark 1/23, T. Wightman 2/56, D. Symmons 0/6, A. Trotto 4/57, G. Murphy 0/8.

• LDCA A Grade Division 2

Cougars knocked down a peg K O O N WA R R A / LRSL was knocked off the top spot after losing to the Imperials on Saturday.

The Imperials batted first and made 199; a reachable target.

However, the Imperials dug deep and defended its score in a nailbiter.

The Cougars’ Jack Hale and Ben Perry were the stand out batsmen, making 57 and 51 runs respectively.

The Imperials’ bowlers kept the game interesting.

Luke Rogers claimed 4/48 and Rowan McLennan took 3/38.

Koony finished the innings all out for 192, an aginising

eight runs short of victory.

The win sees the struggling Imperials go out on a high note in what could be the final game for the club, and Koonwarra/LRSL will now face Glen Alvie in the semi final.

Koonwarra/LRSL’s loss pushed Poowong Loch into first on the ladder.

Poowong Loch came up against MDU in the last round and claimed a win.

First to bat, Poowong Loch left an uncertain score of 126.

However, bowler Matt Loader came out firing and bowled 5/19. Alan Jenkins took 4/35.

This bowling finesse caused MDU to struggle and forced a slow innings.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Club ..............................126 Korumburra .........................120 Inverloch .................................96 Town ........................................90 OMK ........................................78 Phillip Island ............................54 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................54 Nerrena .....................................54 A Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch ......................108 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...............102 Glen Alvie................................90 Won Miners ............................66 MDU ........................................66 Imperials ..................................66 Foster..........................................6 B Grade Division 1 OMK......................................134 Won Club ..............................132 Town ...................................... 116 Phillip Island.........................102 MDU ........................................68 Nerrena .....................................66 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................42 Inverloch ..................................36

B Grade Division 2 Korumburra .........................122 Poowong-Loch ......................120 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................84 Won Miners ............................78 Glen Alvie ................................50 Foster........................................42 Imperials ..................................24 C Grade Division 1 OMK......................................126 Won Club ..............................120 Phillip Island......................... 114 Korumburra .........................104 Town.......................................102 Nerrena .....................................60 MDU ........................................42 Inverloch ..................................12 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island.........................108 OMK........................................96 Won Club ................................96 Glen Alvie................................84 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................72 Poowong-Loch .........................72 Korumburra ..............................60 Koonwarra L/RSL....................48 Town.........................................48

Michael Olden top scored with 31 runs late in the innings, and Cameron Olden made 26 runs.

Three catches from Poowong Loch’s Paul Dyer helped seal MDU’s fate.

MDU was all out for 96 after 53.3 overs.

Poowong Loch will play the Wonthaggi Miners in the semi final and MDU was eliminated.

Glen Alvie enjoyed a win over Foster.

Batting first, Glen Alvie made 8/237, which Foster could not challenge.

Foster’s opening batsman Murray Lynch started strong with 18 runs, but it all went flat from there. Graeme Watkins, Owen Straw and Jack Weston each scraped double digits.

Glen Alvie bowlers Dean Williams and Kelvin Simpson forced Foster to close up shop early, taking 3/12 and 3/18 respectively.

Foster finished all out for 80 after 49.2 overs.

Glen Alvie opened its second innings with Jeff Reid making 27 runs and Sam Watson made four runs.

Neither batsman was out by the end of the match.

Glen Alvie will challenge Koonwarra/LRSL this weekend.

The Wonthaggi Miners had the bye.

GLEN ALVIE d FOSTER 1st innings Glen Alvie 8/237 (cc) 1st innings Foster M. Lynch stp. A. Hamilton b. D. Williams ......................18 M. Jones b. D. Hales ..................1 G. Watkins b. P. Palmer............16 J. Toner c. S. Watson b. P. Palmer ............................0

O. Straw b. K. Simpson ...........13 J. Chaseling b. K. Simpson ........1 F. Griggs b. D. Williams ............2 J. Weston c. R. Slade b. K. Simpson.......................10 H. Griggs b. K. Simpson ............4 L. Edgelow b. D. Hales ..............3 G. Tanner n.o. .............................0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .........................................80 Bowling: D. Hales 2/16, J. Hales 0/6, P. Palmer 2/18, J. Glen 0/4, D. Williams 3/12, K. Simpson 3/18.

2nd innings Glen Alvie J.R. Reid n.o. ............................27 S. Watson n.o..............................4 Extras ........................................1 Total ...............................0/32 (cc) Bowling: O. Straw 0/0, J.

Toner 0/0, J. Chaseling Jones 0/2, L. Edgelow Tanner 0/3, H. Griggs Griggs 0/1, J. Weston Lynch 0/11.

0/8, M. 0/0, G. 0/3, F. 0/4, M.

MDU def by POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch 126 1st innings MDU G. Webster b. A. Jenkins ............2 D. Mathews c. J. Bardwell b. M. Loader...........................1 T. Harris c. P. Dyer b. J. Poynton...........................4 N. Eddy c. A. Bardwell b. M. Loader...........................2 M. Olden c. R. Greaves b. M. Loader...........................0 J. Sinclair c. P. Dyer

b. M. Loader.........................13 C. Olden b. A. Jenkins .............26 M. Olden c. P. Dyer b. A. Jenkins .........................31 M. Martin b. M. Loader .............8 M. Cantwell c. R. Greaves b. A. Jenkins ...........................6 M. Patching n.o. .........................0 Extras ........................................3 Total .........................................96 Bowling: A. Jenkins 4/35, J. Poynton 1/15, M. Loader 5/19, C. Knox 0/24, J. Bardwell 0/1.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL def by IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials 199 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes lbw. b. L. Rogers.......8 B. Davison b. L. Rogers .............6

K. Thorne c. A. Meyer b. L. Rogers ............................0 D. Baker c. T. Sauvarin b. J. Ginnane ..........................5 J. Hale c. T. Sauvarin b. R. McLennan....................57 B. Perry r.o. ..............................51 B. Tomada n.o. .........................38 J. Hughes c&b. R. McLennan ....0 J. Kennedy b. R. McLennan.......2 J. Hoy c. A. Meyer b. L. Rogers ............................5 N. Arnup r.o................................2 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................192 Bowling: J. Ginnane 1/68, T. Sauvarin 0/6, L. Rogers 4/48, d.

Ginnane 0/15, R. McLennan 3/38, P. McCaughan 0/10.

Shining light: The half century to Cougars young gun Ben Perry was one of the few highlights in the Koonwarra/LRSL innings.

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Back to scale: Australian Cup winner Humidor is ridden Winners are grinners: some of the winning connections of Humidor, from left, Mick Johnston, trainer Darren Weir and back to scale by successful jockey Damian Lane.

Terry Ginnane, hold the Australian Cup during celebrations • Horse Racing after Humidor’s victory.

Check this out: Hey, guess what dad just won the Australian Cup, from left, Jack Ginnane, Lachlan Moore, and Jack Hemming check out the Australian Cup that Terry Ginnane brought along to the Stony Creek Cup meeting on Sunday.

Success breeds success HUMIDOR’s win in the $1.5 million Australian Cup at Flemington on Saturday is another big win for the horse’s part-owners Terry Ginnane and Mick Johnston.

Ginnane is a stock agent with Landmark and part-owner of Landmark Harcourts Real Estate in Leongatha while Mick Johnston is formerly from Leongatha and now resides in Melbourne.

The pair has been riding on a few winners of late with the recent successes of both of their other interests in Palentino and Tosem Stardom

in key events.

Ginnane said the association with top trainer Darren Weir evolved because Ginnane buys and sells some of Weir’s cattle.

“Humidor, a four year old Gelding, raced in Australia last spring for its New Zealand owners.

Darren made an offer for a 50 percent stake in the horse which was accepted. Both Mick and I were offered and subsequently took up shares in the horse,” Ginnane said.

“He set the horse for this race and fortunately he went on with the job.”

Jockey Damian Lane said Weir’s reforming

of the sometimes difficult to handle horse was “a classic example of Darren setting one for a race and being right on the day.”

Up against a class horse in Jameka, Humidor was ninth at the 800 metre mark but unleashed a searing sprint to prevail by a long neck.

Ginnane was at Flemington on Saturday with Johnston to share in the spoils of victory with the race carrying some $900,000 prizemoney for the winning connections.

Coming back to earth Ginnane, complete with the Australian Cup, was back to his home turf on Sunday when he attended the Stony Creek Cup

meeting with his company taking out a marquee at the races.

No doubt there was plenty to talk about with friends about how the lucky streak is continuing.

Ginnane even had a congratulatory handshake from the Shadow Minister for Racing and Member for East Gippsland Tim Bull, who was at Flemington and Stony Creek on the weekend.

Ginnane and Johnston have another horse possibly ready to fire with Kenedna running third in a group two event over the weekend. The horse is named after Johnston’s grandparents Ken and Edna.

Junior step up for race series IT was a beautiful weekend for sailing at Inverloch as sailors competed in the Labour Day series of races over the three days. The full range of conditions was experienced with strong winds on Sunday and even a thunderstorm which caused the first race to be postponed.

to make their presence felt in races with the seniors.

Oscar Llewelyn is to be commended for his fourth place in the competitive B Division.

Thanks also to Folkert Janssen who has been coaching juniors and newcomers on boat handling and race tactics resulting in a noticeable gain in skills and confidence for our newer sailThe race officer was rightly concerned about ors.

Meanwhile South Gippsland Yacht Club is sending boats with aluminium masts out on to the water.

Monday morning’s race on the other hand, saw very light breezes and by an hour into the race the tide was moving faster than the wind so the abandonment flag was raised.

Thankfully conditions in the afternoon were ideal so the series finished on a high.

A large number of juniors joined in over the weekend and were encouraged by some special awards provided by rescue boat driver Derek Despy.

Many of the juniors have shown marked improvement over the summer and are starting

celebrating the achievements of five of its sailors at the Impulse class state championships held at McCrae Yacht Club.

Competing against the best in the state, Toby Leppin finished second overall and Matt Kiely eighth.

Geoff Rippingale, Keith Cousens and Pete Kiely also performed well with Keith achieving second in the Great Grand Master division.

Labour Day Series Results:

Ready to sail: from left, South Gippsland Yacht Club member Noel Owen from Meeniyan and commodore Rob McNair from Inverloch were readying their sails to take to the water at Inverloch on Saturday.

A Division: first Rob McNair; second Alan Driver.

B Division: first Steve Horton; second Paula Horton; third George Fairlie; fourth Oscar Llewelyn.

C Division: first Sara Janssen; equal second Oscar Beachley and Alana Lopez-Freeman.

Young sailor: Kardella’s Vincent Trease was keen to take to the water in his Laser on Saturday, as part of the South Gippsland Yacht Club’s racing calendar.

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Bumper crowd heads to Stony Cup THREATENING thunderstorms cleared and a crowd of more than 2100 attended Sunday’s Stony Creek Cup meeting.

Cup winning: trainer Peter Gelagotis and cup winning jockey Jye McNeil after the big race on Sunday, won by Youl Dash for Cash.

said the nerves were strained early in the day when thunderstorms hit the course and the Chief Steward indicating that if the lightning continued the races could be under threat.

Highlights of the day included the running of the “Fortunately the storms cleared and we only had Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup and Fashions on the two millimetres overnight and one millimetre on Field sponsored by Influence on Dusk, Leongatha. race day morning. The track was rated a four after Winner of the Cup was Youl Dash for Cash, a win race two and went to a soft five after race five,” Mrs for Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis, jockey Jye McNeil Wolf said. and winning owners the Emery family. It won by a “Everyone had a great day and the weather was length from Adirondack. just great. Racegoers enjoyed snapping up the ReRace club Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Wolf, laxed Racing Picnic Packs and spreading out on the lush grass. It was great to have the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band performing as well.”

“The crowd was only two hundred short of last year’s crowd so we’re really ecstatic. The crowd behaviour was exceptional with no security issues and everyone out to have a great day.”

In the fashions stakes the overall winner of Fashions on the Field was Sari Woods, partner of South Gippsland Shire councillor Cr Aaron Brown.

No local horses saluted although Seattle Park, part-owned by club president Paul O’Sullivan and wife Jenny O’Sullivan debuted well in race two, finishing third.

The next and last meeting for Stony Creek for the current season is Publican’s Day on Monday, March 27.

Winner: Youl Dash for Cash, trained by Peter Gelagotis from Moe was first across the line in the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday, ahead of Adirondack and Unique Assassin on Sunday.

Cup fever: Jenny O’Sullivan, left, entertains guests South Gippsland Shire councillor Cr Aaron Brown and his partner Sari Woods who went on to win the Fashions On the Field prize.

Here’s the starters: enjoying some entree servings in the President’s Marquee served by Pollie waffle: catching up at the Landmark marquee are, from left, Eddie Hams, Terry GinOlivia Cope, left, for Brent Sinclair Catering, are Stony Creek Racing Club life members nane, Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien, Shadow Minister for Racing Tim Bull Bill and Barb Fuller and Kath Laing. and Stony Creek Racing Club life member, Barry Day.

Fashionable friends: from left, Kaitlyn and Nicole McNaughton from Kardella, Karen At the top: from left, Stony Creek Racing Club’s Jenny and Paul O’Sullivan and Racing Newton from Koonwarra and Sue Cook from Meeniyan were dressed to impress at the Victoria’s Gail Anderson and Jackie Noonan after the presentation of the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday.

Stony Creek races on Sunday.

Right, Friend time: from left, James Tucker, Abbey Craker and Alysha Torcutti, all from Sunbury were enjoying themselves at the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday.

Right, Girl power: from left, Kristie Moore from Meeniyan, Jaslin Kelly from Leongatha and Kelsie Schelling from Leongatha were enjoying the races at Stony Creek on Sunday.

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