The Great Southern Star - March 20, 2018

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Good sport PAGE 8

Conquering cancer: the South Gippsland Relay for Life at the Korumburra Showgrounds on the weekend proved a huge success. Walking for the Pure Fitness team were, from left, Annelise Van Rooye, owner of Pure Fitness, Isabel McNaughton from Korumburra, and Bella and Alyssa Morrison from Korumburra. Full story on page 15.

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Korumburra college opens PAGE 16

43 care jobs face redundancy

By Brad Lester

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could make 43 jobs redundant under a proposal to no longer provide Home and Community

Care (HACC) services.

The Star understands 43 jobs would be axed and council would pay a redundancy bill of approximately $1 million if council opts out of HACC. At the March 28 council meeting, councillors will vote on a proposal by

council officers that council withdraw from offering HACC services.

The withdrawal is conditional on council finding a suitable alternative service provider to continue to deliver services.

If a provider is found, council will

recommend all HACC staff to the new provider. If not, council will remain the service provider.

HACC services are targeted at senior clients aged over 65 years and clients under 65 years with a disability.

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Rates may rise two percent SOUTH Gippsland ratepayers may receive a $100,000 gift from council.

That’s how much council is forgoing in rate increases by planning to keep the next rate increase below the State Government’s cap of 2.25 percent.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s proposed budget for 2018-19 forecasts a rate rise of two percent.

“We are sending a nice message to the community,” council’s acting manager finance Stuart Smith said.

He said council could have increased rates to the limit permitted by the cap, resulting in an extra $100,000 income, but could afford not to.

“Over the last 15 years we have stuck to our Long Term Financial Plan and that has enabled us to be in a strong financial position,” he said.

Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said even by holding the rate rise at two percent, council would still achieve a surplus. Council predicts an underlying surplus of $3.33 million, which is the result minus capital funding sources.

Council plans to raise $42.15 million from rates in 2018-19. Rates increased by 2.5 percent in 201718.

Council will deliberate the proposed budget tomorrow (Wednesday) and it includes a $21.39 million capital works program featuring the expansion of the Great Southern Rail Trail from Welshpool to Hedley, building a footpath along Jumbunna Road to Korumburra Secondary College, a new bridge on

Bena-Kongwak Road, $3.8 million refurbishment of Mirboo North pool, and drainage and kerb and channelling in Loch’s Main Street.

While the capital works expenditure is up $3.2 million on 2017-18, council expects much of the cost to be funded by grants. Council will spend $6 million less on major works compared to this financial year.

Council has allocated $1 million towards extending the rail trail 8.3km from Welshpool to Hedley next financial year rather than the extension from Leongatha to Korumburra, as council believes it may obtain grants for half of the project from the Latrobe Valley Authority and Regional Development Victoria towards the works. Council plans to allocate $3 million towards the Korumburra extension in 2019-20.

Other capital works include $778,000 to cap three cells at Koonwarra landfill and a further $352,000 for a leachate evaporation system; $364,000 set aside towards the Korumburra Community Hub if the preferred site of the railway land is approved; and $1.3m for road seal rehabilitation works.

Total caravan parks works for 2018-19 are: $435,000 for a toilet block at Waratah Bay, $376,000 for a toilet block at Long Jetty Caravan Park, $60,000 to replace cabins at Long Jetty Caravan Park, $68,000 for an office at Long Jetty, $99,000 for a communal area at Yanakie Caravan Park and $169,000 for an electrical upgrade at Yanakie, for a total of $1.307 million.

Staff costs have risen by $1 million to $26 mil-

lion, with council now employing 265.53 fulltime equivalent staff. This financial year, council added an arts and events officer.

“We are still providing the same services so unless you cut out services, you can’t cut out staff,” Mr Smith said.

Council borrowed $4 million in 2013-14 to fund a $4.59 million unfunded superannuation obligation and has converted the borrowings into a five year bond due to be repaid in July 2019.

As at June 30, 2019, council will have $3.35 million in outstanding borrowings, along with $3.35 million in a cash loan reserve to pay out the bond.

That reserve has been buoyed by council putting money aside over the years.

Future plan: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s communications officer Danielle Thompson, mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt and acting manager finance Stuart Smith with council’s proposed budget for 2018-19.

43 care jobs face redundancy Campers cause grass fire

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The service provides short term care or longer term services to enable clients to remain independent and at home for longer. Such services include home care, personal care, respite and home maintenance.

Council has approximately 1300 such clients.

Council has been reviewing the future of HACC services under changes to the provision of funding

by State and Federal governments that will see clients eventually able to choose service providers.

Council’s manager community services Bart Ruyter said council was not profitable in the sector and would most likely be uncompetitive once all governments’ changes came into effect. He confirmed 43 was an accurate indication of the number of the jobs to be affected.

“A number of options for aged and disability services have been explored by council and no decision has been made by council yet,” Mr Ruyter said.

Australian Services Union (ASU) branch coordinator Melissa Wainwright said the ASU believed council’s decision would result in the “cessation of a total of 43 roles across the aged and disability team”.

Union members will meet this Thursday.

“This decision has the potential to devastate both

staff and residents, who rely on well trained workers,” Ms Wainwright said.

“The union is extremely disappointed with this resolution, and urges council to vote against the recommendation to withdraw from provision of services. The community faces an uncertain future with poorer quality outcomes if this proceeds. The ASU believes council is making a decision far too soon, and should wait until 2019 when more detail about future funding arrangements addressing council’s concerns are known.”

In November 2017, council received a petition urging it to rescind its motion to consider transferring HACC services to another organisation. The petition was signed by 1549 residents of the shire and beyond, and contained 23 signatures from the ASU. Bass Coast Shire Council has not concluded its HACC review. Lisa Barham-Lomax, acting community strengthening manager, said, “Our review will continue to be progressive, taking into account sector changes such as the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Logistics for the Commonwealth reform has still not been announced. Based on this changing environment, a decision about the future of services will likely not be made until late 2018.”

CEO fronts court today SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin will today (Tuesday) address the Supreme Court in Melbourne about council’s handling of noise complaints in relation to Bald Hills Wind Farm.

He will be asked to explain council’s actions in complying with a court order in August 2017 to investigate the noise complaints.

Mr Tamlin’s appearance follows ongoing legal

action by wind farm neighbours who believe council has failed to adequately followup their complaints about turbine noise which they say is having an adverse impact upon their health.

Council last month voted to pay a consultant $33,600 to determine if noise monitoring is required at the wind farm.

The Star understands council asked the neighbours to drop their request for Mr Tamlin to appear, on the grounds council had engaged a consultant to investigate turbine noise.

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FIREWORKS caused a grass fire at Leongatha’s Knox’s Hill early Saturday morning.

Police said a group of men were camping beside Knox’s Hill on Nerrena Road when they set fireworks off just after midnight.

At least one firework started a grass fire.

Approximately 70 CFA members assisted in extinguishing the fire before it flared later. CFA crews returned to the scene and remained there well into the afternoon.

Leongatha Police interviewed a 48 year old Chirnside Park man who will be charged with associated offences.

Police and CFA personnel manning traffic management points were disappointed with the behaviour of numerous motorists who failed to slow sufficiently or at all when approaching the scene.

Police said it was timely to remind all drivers that they must slow to 40km/h when approaching or passing any stationary emergency services vehicle that has its emergency vehicle warning lights flashing.

Some rates bills will vary due to property valuations now being conducted annually, as required by the valuer-general. Council will still conduct valuations in-house until 2022 when it becomes mandatory that valuations be undertaken by the valuergeneral. Council believes in-house valuations are cheaper for ratepayers.

Rating split sparks division SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could conduct its own review of how rates are charged across the shire.

That is the recommendation before a special meeting of council tomorrow (Wednesday), after the Rating Strategy and Review Committee appointed by council failed to achieve a united stance.

The committee, including councillors and members of the community, considered how the rates burden is spread across all rating categories, such as residential, farming, commercial and industrial.

Council will undertake its review over the following 12 months in time for the 201920 budget, with no change to the 2018-19 budget.

The committee’s draft recommendations – not supported by all committee members - to council included: • applying a differential of 120 percent of the general rate to industrial properties, up from 105 percent; • applying a differential of 110 per cent of the general rate to commercial properties, up from 105 percent; • applying a differential of 65 percent of the general rate to farming properties, down from 70 percent; • removing the rate type rural residential and transferring those properties to the general category; • continuing to apply a differential of 200 percent of the general rate for vacant land; • introducing a new category for rural vacant land and applying a differential of 140 percent of the general rate to rural vacant land properties; • continuing to apply a differential of 50 percent of the general rate to cultural and recreational land properties; and • reintroducing a municipal charge at the rate of five percent of the combined sum total of council’s total revenue for the municipal charge and the revenue from general rates.

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Lyric’s California Suite wows audience LYRIC Theatre’s comedy, California Suite, opened last Friday, March 16 with all four directors combining superbly to produce a cast with some fine performances.

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Leongatha’s Mesley Hall was closed in cleverly to give the audience a more intimate connection with the set, which was a simple but effective room 203 containing a lounge and bedroom.

Appropriately the songs playing in the background were Dr Hook’s Sharing the Night Together and the Eagles’ hit song Hotel California, setting the mood for the opening act.

Neil Simon’s 1976 Broadway hit, California Suite, offers audiences a fine blend of variety and laughter, the spice of good comic productions, as was the case with Friday night’s audience.

Centred on the misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel, California Suite is a series of playlets taking place in the same suite, but each with different characters coming together at a climactic point in their lives.

In Visitor from New York directed by Lyric’s Sue Lindsay, Hannah (Julie Strini), a magazine writer is joined by her ex-husband Billy (Chris Gale), the question being with whom should their daughter spend the next six months?

The badinage flies fast and furious but Hannah’s well-wrought artifice crumbles as her fears take hold. The Visitor from Philadelphia directed

by Peter McAlpine is about a wife Millie (Kate Jackson) who arrives at the suite, catching her husband Marvin (Bruce Grainger) in a compromising position with a female visitor (Evy Nye).

Bruce steals the show here with his antics and timing with Kate doing well as the shocked wife.

Visitors from London directed by Bernadette Grainger brings a British star as Academy Award nominee. Diana (Hadassah Wanstall) returns from the ceremony empty-handed to husband Sidney (Murray Maclean) whose homosexuality will be no comfort tonight. The Visitors from Chicago directed by Daniel Lawrie is about two couples ending a disastrous vacation they should not have shared.

Beth (Alison McIntyre), Gert (Laura Muranty), Mort (Laurie Martin) and Stu (Mike Street) trade accusations back and forth and bring the performance to a fitting, hilarious end!

Each scenario was interesting in its own way. All were funny and some had serious moments as well.

Despite each scene being quite short, the brief encounters with these characters does not at all deter the audience from being fully invested in the different scenarios.

The dialogue is sharp and always serves a purpose. The action jumps right off the stage and really does its best to engage the audience and best of all it’s a good laugh.

There will be four more performances remaining to see the show with shows at 8pm on Thursday, March 22, Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24 as well as matinees at 2pm on Saturday, March 24. Tickets online at www.lyrictheatre.net.au or by phone 0490 525 482.

Four shows in one: catching up at opening night of California Suite were, from left, Leongatha Lyric Theatre president Kerrie Giles, Anthea Donohue and Karen Milkins-Hendry.

Full of fun: from left, director of Visitors from Philadelphia Peter McAlpine catches up at the opening with Sophie Cuttriss, Graeme O’Connor and Neil Warren.

Brilliant: from left, Peter Western, Vicki Collier, Brian Collier and Doreen Western chat about some of the humour in the suite of four shows at the opening of Lyric’s California Suite on Friday night at Mesley Hall in Leongatha.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - PAGE 5

Wonthaggi health hopes

By Tayla Kershaw BY his own admission, Premier Daniel Andrews made a small contribution of $1.9 million to the Wonthaggi Hospital on Thursday.

However, the re-election of the Labor Party to government could see more funding for the hospital yet, with Mr Andrews saying he would have more to say about regional health later this year.

“Obviously, elections are all about choices and we will be giving the people of Bass Coast Shire and this region a very clear choice,” Mr Andrews told The Star on Thursday.

“We were pleased last year to announce $31m for the school (Wonthaggi Secondary College), which was a fantastic outcome and is backing local students to do their best.

“Today was a small investment area for the hospital, but it is very much needed.

There’s been careful and considered planning work in terms of the needs of the hospital for the whole community. We will have more to say about health right across regional Victoria throughout the course of the year.”

In the meantime, the $1.9 million boost will go towards ongoing maintenance at the hospital. In particular, it will go towards replacing the lift, five air handling units in patient care areas, new medical air compressors, and the installation of improved emergency backup and warning systems.

The funding was granted as part of the Labor Government’s $200m Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and funding for the air units had been already announced by the government some two weeks ago.

“For the first time ever, we have been able to apply a grant for works no one re-

ally gives a lot of attention to but are critically important,” Mr Andrews said.

“Without upgrades, without replacement funding, the hospital simply can’t provide the care and support that it does.”

Acting Bass Coast Health CEO Noni Burke said the hospital was thrilled.

“It will ensure we are providing our patients with a safe and pleasant environment, and will allow us to work more effectively,” she said.

Ms Burke said the emergency lift was an important feature of the hospital for accessibility, but was often unreliable and had been out of order on a number of occasions.

Mr Andrews also discussed the Federal Government’s $100 million hospital deal, which was offered to all states.

The states were offered a percentage of the $100 million innovation fund.

“It’s a deal that sees the Federal Government’s contribution capped at 45 percent so the state is having to do more than the Commonwealth, and the indexation rate is capped. Everybody knows when it comes to providing care to those who need it most, you can’t cap health funding,” he said.

“You can’t say to someone who comes into the emergency department ‘Well, I’m sorry, we’ve reached the cap, you’ll have to come back next quarter or next financial year’. It doesn’t work that way,” he said.

“This deal is not a good deal for Victorian patients, and that’s why the Victorian Government did not sign up to it. In terms of its impact on local hospitals, Wonthaggi would suffer $8 million less funding over a five year period. That is a very significant cut in real terms, leaving this health service short, leaving the community short, and that’s why we did not sign up for that deal.”

The premier was in Wonthaggi for a gathering with Labor candidate for Bass Jordan Crugnale and stakeholders.

Supporting the community: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing, Premier Daniel Andrews, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield and Labor candidate for Bass Jordan Crugnale are excited to see the Wonthaggi Hospital continue to grow and provide efficient care for patients.

Firies battle 254ha blaze FIRE crews from across South Gippsland were yesterday (Monday).

Country Fire Authority firefighters from South involved in battling a fire south of Warragul that Gippsland brigades volunteered en masse. had the potential to threaten Mirboo North.

A community meeting was held at Mirboo North Shire The 254ha Seaview blaze destroyed plantation timber Hall on Friday evening to advise locals of the risk to the north of Mount Worth State Park and was under control community.

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Past fascinates at tractor rally THE Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally was held at Morrison Park in Nyora on the weekend, showcasing tractors, working horses and old fashioned machinery.

Around 800 people came along to see the living history of Clydesdales working in the paddocks, sheep shearing, blacksmiths forging tools, wood chopping and much more.

“It went really well apart from the weather which was a bit of a challenge both days,” said Vyn Harris, who was in charge of the tractors.

“It started off wet on Sunday but it was fine by lunchtime and turned into a really good afternoon.

“There were many families and there were young children and young teenagers who were very interested in what they saw.”

The day showcased a vintage tractor pull, an earthmoving area, chaff cutting, bushmen in action, vintage cars and trucks and food stalls.

Having a yarn: above, right: Jenny Vidler from Korumburra was representing the Coal Creek Spinners group at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally, held at Nyora over the weekend.

Up front: this great little tractor had the honour of leading the grand parade at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally, held at Nyora on the weekend.

Big wheeling: Meeniyan’s John Mackie and his grandson Ben Mackie were at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally, held at Nyora over the weekend with their tractors. Family fun: Isabella, Ava and Ashton Hakim from Corinella were having a blast watching On the left is a International B250 from 1957 and on the right is a Fordson Super Dexta from the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally grand parade on Saturday. The event was 1962. held at Nyora across the weekend.

road as he could get himself killed.

Mr Gardner’s daughter called the police while A MALE walking in the middle of the Strzelecki Mr Gardner followed the man and tried to warn apHighway just out of Leongatha was almost run proaching drivers of the man’s presence. down on Saturday night.

Eventually he left the road and walked along the According to driver Glenn Gardner, he had just side of the road and then near bushes. picked his daughter up from the V-Line coach on Leongatha Police attended the scene soon after Saturday night, March 17 when he was heading and conveyed the man to Leongatha Hospital where out of Leongatha towards the bridge on the Mirboo he was assessed for mental health issues.

North side of town.

Two drink drivers “I had my lights on low beam and was heading down the hill towards the bridge. I accelerated to WONTHAGGI Police were disappointed to catch nearly 100km/h then suddenly there was this man in another drink driver on Friday. the middle of the road,” Mr Gardner said.

At 2.30am, a male driver blew a massive 0.172, “He had dark clothing on and I only just picked more than three times the legal limit when he was him up in the lights. I must have just missed him by stopped at a random intercept on Billson Street. inches on my side mirror.”

Police immediately suspended his licence and Mr Gardner then drove to the side of the road, impounded his car. He will face court at a later date reversed his car and said to the man to get off the

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and will need to find $1165 to cover the tow.

Earlier that morning at 12.30am, another driver was caught with a blood alcohol reading 0.143.

The 29 year old male, who was driving on an international licence, was intercepted on McKenzie Street. He will face court at a later date.

Over the summer, police attended at least six incidences of burning off and in a couple of cases those fires have got out of control.

The latest one on Thursday, March 15 saw police attended a 3m x 3m fire. Fortunately it didn’t get out of control but the property owner will face court.

Inverloch Police urge anyone who is unsure of Nerrena driver caught when to burn off to contact the local CFA. It is not A NERRENA woman returned a staggering blood known yet when restrictions will be terminated.

alcohol reading of 0.240 – nearly five times the legal limit - on Wednesday.

Police in Leongatha intercepted the 43 year old Nerrena woman, and she had her licence suspended and will face court in the coming weeks.

Police are shocked that a third high level drink driver has been detected in this area in as many days and hope this worrying trend will end immediately.

Burning off ban INVERLOCH Police are warning people not to burn off in their backyards or properties as fire restrictions are still on.

Drivers fail to slow down STRONG wind caused chaos on roads throughout South Gippsland with a countless number of trees blown onto roads on Sunday afternoon.

Police and SES were aided by numerous local farmers and other residents who assisted with chainsaws or with dragging trees off the roads.

Police warn road users to drive to the conditions, with many motorists observed driving too fast for the conditions and almost coming to grief with downed trees or with other vehicles who had stopped for the trees.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - PAGE 7

Turning the tide on plastic and community member Jenneke Kijlstra-Shone, MEENIYAN is launching a campaign Plastic’. have been promoting the benefits of reducing Kaelene Shervell, owner of Meeniyan IGA, this Friday called ‘Turning the Tide on or removing plastic bags from stores across the town.

The new bag will be launched this Friday at 4pm at Meeniyan Square market. The calico bag’s design was a result of input from Koonwarra Village School, Tarwin Valley Primary School and Meeniyan Kindergarten, with Tarwin Valley’s design selected for the logo used.

Many Meeniyan businesses have come on board to support the campaign. The re-usable bags will cost $4 each.

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Teens talk Donations excite history fans careers

THE suit was impeccably made and folded neatly in a box, it had clearly been LEONGATHA Secondary College stu- well loved in the 100 years since it was dents are taking control of their futures. made.

Members of Leongatha and District Historical Society were overjoyed to receive the three piece suit made by former Leongatha tailor Arthur Payne from his McCartin Street premises in the early 1900s.

The suit had been boxed and sent to the former Whitelaw Railway Station to a W. Simester.

The suit’s subsequent owner, a lady from Loch, donated the item to the historical society recently.

The society also received a cabinet from the ship The Magnat that ran aground at Venus Bay in 1900.

The captain and crew lived at the Tarwin Lower Hotel for a few months and gave the publicans, the Munro family, the cabinet as a gift.

The Munros took the cabinet with them when they moved to Nerrena and then into Leongatha.

The cabinet was later acquired by a Norman Hogan, who subsequently gave it to his daughter Lee of Mordialloc. She in turn passed the cabinet on to the society where Norman’s brother, Keith Hogan of Foster, is a member.

A stunning piece of workmanship, the cabinet features a brass railing, marble top and timber base, with cupboards to stop drawers from sliding out during rough seas.

Mr Hogan said the ship’s bell used to be in the Talking shop: from left, discussing career district but has been missing for several years.

The society’s Geoff Michael was delighted with opportunities at Leongatha Secondary ColYear 10 students are organising the Future Focus Program, a series of five events during the year where they will meet with potential employers to discuss career options and hold work experience.

Students cooked and arranged lunch for program ambassadors at Mesley Hall on Friday, to launch the program.

Students will hold an industry presentation day and mock interviews later in the year.

lege on Friday were student Ash Challis, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Meg Edwards, student Malik Phillips and Leongatha ANZ Bank’s Rachael Jansen and Rohan Lomax.

Preserving history: from left, Leongatha and District Historical Society members Geoff Michael with a suit believed to be 100 years old and Keith Hogan with a cabinet from the ship The Magnat that ran aground at Venus Bay in 1900. the additions to the society’s collection. “We could not believe it when we got the suit,� he said. “We have 15,000 items catalogued on our computer.�

Another interesting recent acquisition was a jug featuring an image of Leongatha Memorial Hall,

found by a lady in St Vinnies in Leongatha.

Frank Hirst of Ranceby also recently donated a dressing table originally from Inverloch’s former motel, Pine Lodge. The Hirst family bought the table at a clearing sale at the lodge.

The society is in McCartin Street, Leongatha, and is open from 12pm to 4pm, Thursdays and Fridays.

O’Brien promoted to Shadow Minister GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny praised the success of women’s football.

As for veterans’ affairs, Mr O’Brien said he O’Brien is committed to engaging more would work to make sure the government was dolocal young people in sport. ing as much as it can to support veterans’ needs.

Sharing ideas: from left, Jess Harle of JAMP hairdressing salon in Leongatha, Leongatha Secondary College student Jade Rhoden, JAMP’s Tiana Alley and college student Charlotte Smith enjoy the launch of the Future Focus program at the school on Friday.

Mr O’Brien was promoted to the Victorian Shadow Cabinet as the Shadow Minister for Sport, Veterans and Gaming and Liquor Regulation. “This portfolio is a big part of the Gippsland community,� he said. “I think we want to see the same level of support for our community sport as there is for elites.

We want to see more people getting out there and being involved in sports.�

When asked about the decline in numbers at local footy clubs, Mr O’Brien said it was multifaceted issue. “This can be the case in small towns where there are big farms with small families. However, we do want to continue to attract people to community sport rather than sitting at home,� he said.

Mr O’Brien said he would be looking into new strategies to encourage people to stay active and

“Our RSLs do a fantastic job supporting our veterans, while hostels act as a social and economic hub in many of our communities,� he said.

On the topic of gaming and liquor regulation, Mr O’Brien said it was an economic activity that presented its own challenges. “It will always be there and it is the role of the government to provide support for problem gambling,� he said. “Plenty of people like to have a go on the pokies and usually that’s just a bit of fun with no effect. However, it can be harmful. South Gippsland Shire is not immune. It’s a problem right through the community. “It will be important too, to ensure a strong framework for the liquor and gaming sector that is well regulated and minimises harm.�

Sport supporter: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has been promoted to the Victorian Shadow Cabinet as the Shadow Minister for Sport, Veterans, and Gaming and Liquor Regulation.

Noticeboard BRIEFING TO COUNCIL Wednesday 21 March 2018, Council Chambers, Leongatha 11.15am – VicForests Proposed harvesting within South Gippsland Shire, including DELWP forest management role (45mins)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF COUNCIL Wednesday 21 March 2018, 12.30pm (1hr15min) That Council: 1. Endorse the Revised Council Plan 2017-2021, Proposed Annual Budget 2018/19 and Proposed Rating Strategy 2018/19; 2. Approve and authorise statutory procedures to invite public submissions on the three documents under s.223 of the Local Government Act 1989; 3. Authorise the date, time and place to hear submitters who have indicated in their submission that they wish to be heard; 4.

time and place for Council to consider and determine the submissions at a Special Meeting of Council; and 5. !"#$%!"!#' Budget 2018/19 and Rating Strategy 2018/19, be presented to Council for adoption at a Council Meeting on 27 June 2018.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF COUNCIL Wednesday 28 March, 9.30am (30min) Hearing of submissions as prescribed under the Local Government Act 1989, s.223 in respect of the proposed opening of part Fish Creek Quarry Rd, Fish Creek.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 28 March 2018, 10.00am*, Council Chambers, Leongatha *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s ‘Presenting to Council’ webpage (by COB 23/3).

Contact 5662 9222 for details.

A list of presentations can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 28 March, 2.00pm *Register your questions (by COB 23/3) by accessing Council’s ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ webpage. Contact 5662 9222 for details.

Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Council’s website for more details.

2.1. Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) C116 - Land subject to inundation overlay - Authorisation 2.2. Planning Permit Application 2017/285 - 141-143 Jupiter Boulevard, Venus Bay - Native vegetation removal 2.3. Strategy: South Gippsland Coastal Strategy 3.1. Petition response: South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club - Remove lane hire charge 3.2. Petition response: Establishment of a skate park facility in Venus Bay 3.3. Home and Community Care Services Review 4.1. Fish Creek Quarry Lease Proposal 4.2. Country Football Netball Program (SRV) funding application 4.3. 2017/18 Capital Works Program - Status update and proposed amendments 5.1. Policy review: C51 Councillor support and expenditure 6.1 Walkerville Retarding Basin report 7.1. Notice of Motion - Leadership Plan for Leongatha 7.2. Notice of Motion - Consultation to plan for local bus services 7.3. Notice of Motion - Proposed Mirboo North logging coups 8.1. Financial Performance Report July - February 2018 8.2. Assembly of Councillors 22 January - 21 February 2018 8.3. Document sealed awarded or extended by CEO 20 January - 23 February 2018

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree trimming: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Fish Creek, Yanakie, Outtrim Road stabilising: Toora area Unsealed road drainage: Jumbunna, Bena Road reconstruction: Hudsons Road, Leongatha South Road rehabilitation: Main South Road, Ranceby & Falls Road, Fish Creek Footpath renewal: Ogilvy Street, Leongatha Pavement rehabilitation: Coopers Road, Foster, Patersons Road, Nyora & Grip Road, Toora Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra, Wild Dog Valley, Dumbalk, Turtons Creek, Milford Footpath extension: Couper Street, Mirboo North & Ranceby Road, Poowong Sealed road drain maintenance: Sandy Point Road reseals: Nyora, Poowong Major culvert renewal: Beachers Road, Hedley Road regulating: Leongatha North, Wooreen Intersection works: Farmers Road, Dumbalk North

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Housing hopes for Inverloch Donations will go to right cause, says committee

By Brad Lester THE Inverloch community can expect to receive new accommodation for people in need in the future.

The volunteer group Inverloch Residential Aged Care Development Committee has a substantial sum of money invested in readiness to build accommodation for the elderly, low cost rental housing or even housing for groups of people with disabilities.

The Star has been told the sum invested is more than $833,000, but this can only be spent on housing projects, as per the committee’s charter. The committee clarified this sum is not only original funds raised, but also includes money earned on the investment and money raise since.

Some people within the Inverloch community are concerned about the committee holding funds in investment, many of which were public donations and the proceeds of the Inverloch Jazz Festival, which was established to raise money for aged care in Inverloch.

The committee has already achieved major goals for Inverloch, having bought land and acquired the aged care licence for what is now Opal aged care home in Cashin Street.

The committee also purchased the land on which 18 units offering affordable rental housing on Bass Highway were developed in conjunction with the government-affiliated Community Housing Limited.

Inverloch Residential Aged Care Development Committee member Trevor Rickard said the group is now hoping for funding from governments and/ or a partnership with a not-for-profit group to build further housing.

“What we are trying to achieve is get further projects up and it all depends on government funding,” he said.

“In the last few years since we have been investigating further projects but it’s been difficult to find suitable land in Inverloch.

“We are looking for the next stage of residential land to be made available in Inverloch. When developers’ land is rezoned, we are hoping for some of that land to be made for the sort of purpose that would meet our needs.”

Mr Rickard said the committee was also looking to engage with a service provider in partnership with government and the committee’s invested funds would contribute to a new project – and possibly make Inverloch a more attractive place to build when competing against other housing projects.

“While it does seem to be a large sum of money (that we have), it cannot achieve a lot on its own,” he said.

“We can bring a substantial sum of money to the project whereas most housing tenderers are seeking funding from government.”

Mr Rickard urged the community to not be anxious about the sum within the committee’s coffers as it cannot spend it on projects other than housing.

He reassured donors their funds would be spent as originally intended to provide residential facilities for the aged in Inverloch.

“This is a community committee and it has the interests of the community at heart,” he said.

“We would love the politicians to jump on board and assist us in making it happen.”

Mr Rickard said the committee had been transparent to the public by holding annual public meetings and disclosing all finances. He said several new members joined the committee at the last anOriental fun: grades 4 and 5 students at Leongatha Primary School with the Chinese dragon nual meeting.

The Star has been told the committee was origi- they made as part of Chinese New Year festivities at the school on Friday. From left, Tanika, nally named the Inverloch and District Hostel De- Imogen, Georgie, Katie and Abbey. velopment Committee Inc, and was formed after the former Shire of Woorayl, in 1993, called for the community to form a committee and for volunteers to collect funds for an aged care hostel.

THE festivities of Chinese New Year a month later.

Volunteers approached residents in Inverloch came to Leongatha Primary School on Children learn Mandarin Chinese at the and surrounds for donations over three years. school and the day featured a parade of dragons Friday, when the whole school took The jazz festival began to raise funds towards made by students, and an afternoon of art and the project and further funds were raised via other part in a day of China related activi- craft. ties to commemorate the event, albeit means.

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COLUMN 7 THE next free meal at the CRC church in Leongatha which would have been on Monday, March 26 has been changed to Thursday, March 29 to coincide with Easter.

The church will have a Passover meal to celebrate the significance of the last meal Jesus had with his disciples before he was crucified. Everyone is still welcome. The main ingredient is roast lamb. For any enquiries phone Margaret Aeschlimann on 0439 628 053.

HELP the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club raise funds for a new surf patrol equipment storage trailer by taking part in the inaugural Surf2Cinq Fun Run/Walk at Venus Bay on Easter Saturday, March 31.

The event starts at the surf life saving club at 9am with a shotgun start.

Choose from 8.2km, 6.6km or 2.2km. Register at trybooking.com (enter Surf 2 Cinq), at Venus Bay General Store on Good Friday from 8am to 2pm or the surf club from 8am Easter Saturday.

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EXCITEMENT is building around the Dumbalk Village Market to be held this Saturday, March 24 at the town’s hall and park from 8am to 1pm.

Stock your pantry with fresh produce, artisan honey, jams and preserves and tempting cakes, biscuits and sweets.

Buy handcrafted goods, cards and gifts, plus books, jewellery, toys, games, bric-a brac and preloved clothing.

Enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea and see plants for sale.

The market is expanding into the adjacent park this year, where a barbecue will be held.

Don’t forget to buy raffle tickets. These will be drawn in the hall near closing time, with terrific prizes to be won.

AT THE recent Rhyll Wooden Boat Festival, Bass Valley Primary School student Justin Braumann-Hall entered the junior art competition with his surfer, made from recycled and waste materials he found on his local beach. The judges were so impressed with Justin’s initiative, he was rewarded with a best in show award.

Fresh look: the students at Toora Primary School have a new look about them, thanks to Anish Singla of Toora Foodworks who generously donated $1000 to purchase a polo top for every student.

The new polo tops carry the school’s new logo developed after the consultation and surveying of the Toora and district community. The wind turbines acknowledge the partnership between RAC

THERE has been a lot happening at Loch Primary School this term. The school community enjoyed a family fun night and elected new school councillors. School photos were taken and special events for students were organised such as Bushy Day, Mini Beast Investigations and Planks.

The school has also been successful in entering students into the State Schools Spectacular and has been accepted into the Mathematics Specialist program.

VICTORIANS who own a potentially life-saving defibrillator are being urged to register them.

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Australia and the school. The turbines are now very much a part of the local landscape and the school.

The hills to the sea represents everyone at Toora primary and the logo also acknowledges local indigenous heritage, with the people symbol sitting around a campfire or meeting place.

The school’s motto, ‘From the hills to the sea, being the best we can be’ also features on the new logo.

School welcomes families PARENTS and carers from Tarwin Lower Primary School came together for a barbecue dinner recently.

“It was a great opportunity to bring our school community together and allow those new to the school to meet other families, especially consider-

ing our enrolments have grown so much this year with many new students,” principal Jenni Cox said.

People socialised during a glorious evening and children played together.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - PAGE 11

Don’t forget our war veterans

By Brad Lester MEMORIALS are one thing but Australia still has a long way to go in supporting war veterans, Fish Creek RSL secretary Roslyn Bryan OAM said last Wednesday.

The passionate advocate for veterans’ welfare told a gathering at the RSL that veterans suffer mental trauma and experience difficulty reintegrating with civilian society – and veterans in South Gippsland were among those affected.

“Veterans were trained to kill but how do we take it out of them again? That is what is killing our veterans,” Ms Bryan said.

She urged the community and governments to do more to help veterans readjust to life beyond the military to reduce the risk of them committing suicide.

Ms Bryan was speaking at the opening of a sculpture and memorial garden at the Fish Creek RSL, honouring the centenary of the Australian Light Horse unit and Vietnam veterans.

The garden was created by men and women serving community corrections orders. It features sculpture of horses and a rock garden in the shape of a heart to represent “the bleeding heart of Vietnam,” Ms Bryan said.

There is a replica of the cross of Long Tan, an

iconic battle in the Vietnam War. The cross was built by members of the Foster Men’s Shed.

A pink camellia behind the cross represents the blood spilt by an Australian nurse killed by Japanese machine gunfire during World War Two. Mr Bryan said she was proud of the work of people undertaking orders “I do not want anyone to go away thinking that anyone on a corrections order does not fulfill their full hours. I cannot speak highly enough of them,” she said.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, during his fourth trip to South Gippsland in four days, said while World War One may have occurred 100 years ago, its impact was still raw.

“The losses that were incurred are still felt through the generation of today. The losses of so many amazing young men all at once, for representing the nation of Australia; we are still reeling from the consequences of what happened to them,” he said.

Referring to the sculpture and garden, Mr Broadbent said, “This is a special place for people to stop by and have a look at.”

Shadow Minister for Corrections, Edward O’Donohue, dedicated the sculpture and garden, and recognised the RSL’s work in helping veterans.

He said the Australian Light Horse became famous after capturing the besieged city of Beersheba,

now in modern day Israel, from the Turks during the Battle of Beersheba.

“It was great inspiration to us to face our challenges with courage,” he said.

Mr O’Donohue also acknowledged the work of people undertaking orders.

“Engaging with community organisations like the RSL can be the thing that sets a person on the right path,” he said.

At the opening last Wednesday was Wilma Jennings of Foster, whose father William Jones was a member of the Fourth Division of the 14th Machine

Gun Company. He originally joined the Light Horse and landed in the second wave at Gallipoli, Turkey.

“It is emotional and I feel very honoured to be here,” she said.

A mural may be built on the side of the RSL in the future.

The Fish Creek RSL raises funding to buy veterans such equipment as wheelchairs, walking frames, toilet chairs and lifting mattresses worth $10,500.

RSL members also distribute 300 meals a month to veterans and their families in need.

Remembering them: from left, Fish Creek RSL associate member Cheryl Wilson and women’s auxiliary member Grace Howell stand before the replica of the Long Tan cross built in the RSL’s new memorial garden, last Wednesday.

Remembering Dad: Wilma Jennings of Foster was at the opening of the Light Horse memorial at Fish Creek RSL last Wednesday in honour of her late father, William Jones.

He was a member of the Fourth Division of the 14th Machine Gun Company, and originally the Light Horse. She was joined by son Steve Jennings (left) of The Whitsundays, Queensland, and her husband Reg Jennings.

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PALM SUNDAY WALK OF WITNESS SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018

This year we will all walk as one commencing at the Salvation Army, walking and praying through the Leongatha township and arriving at the Town Hall.

After which we will gather at the Anglican Church Hall for refreshments. Join us in witness and in prayer.

Sunday March 25, 2018, starting our walk at 12.15pm (at the Salvation Army, please arrive a little early so we leave on time!)

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OPINIONS

Get tougher

O’Brien at Lyrebird Walk, Mirboo North, I was at first encouraged by him saying he was a person who you can trust as you will always know where he stands – a rare thing in politics, I agree, these days!

I COMMENCED writing letters on domestic violence some five years ago. Australia’s friend Donald Trump either intentionally or accidentally admitted that the extensive violence on However my feelings soon TV programs could be the ma- turned to dismay at coming to jor cause of the school murders understand that rather this meant in the USA. his views were totally fixed, that

I have continually advocated that all contact sport should not be shown on TV until after 8.30pm.

Remember nothing happens until somebody does it.

I personally would like to see the death penalty imposed for rape and murder cases, no exceptions, and for multiple violence including terrorism.

Some people say the perpetrator pays his crime by going to jail.

That is pure rubbish. The cheapest prison term is approximately $130,000 per annum and the prison sentence should be overhauled so only those prisoners who have resorted to violence go behind bars.

The domestic villains should carry a little detectable device and be monitored on a police checkerboard capable of holding 1000 signals and those prisoners who show the ability to be corrected would be released early.

Any violence cancels this out.

The new multimillion prison in NSW will cost more than $200,000 per annum per prisoner.

We need to tell our politicians it’s action we need, not talk.

Les Horsfield, Thorpdale.

Logging at any cost?

AT the recent meeting with Gippsland South MLA Danny

he will not listen to conflicting or different ideas or knowledge, and that he is totally supportive of the native timber logging and timber industry at any and all cost.

Danny O’Brien would not listen to experienced, knowledgeable people who know a great deal more than he about both forestry and timber, who tried to explain to him how a forest works and about how plantations can be developed as a better alternative to meet industry needs.

Danny particularly did not want to hear about how important these forests have become to our region. These forests are unique, being one of the last small forest pockets left of the original great Strzelecki forests that once covered the ranges in this northern part of South Gippsland only 150 years ago.

Most have been fully cleared for agriculture or monoculture timber plantations. Further, these isolated pockets lack connectivity without bush corridors linking them together. As such, they are highly vulnerable and fragile.

While Danny O’Brien dismissed any ideas this town has a close connection to these forests, the local community has thrown up botanists, bird observers, and environmental scientists who have volunteered many hours to conduct intensive scientific research these last few months.

E D I T O R I A L Too early to act on HACC? SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is looking to withdraw from providing Home and Community Care (HACC) services, so long as council is able to find a suitable private provider.

That is the recommendation before councillors to debate at the March 28 council meeting.

What remains unclear is what the provisions of HACC services will look like in the hands of a private provider and whether any, or how many, of the 43 council HACC jobs to go will be retained by the new provider.

The union looking after HACC staff, the Australian Services Union, has in the past raised concerns about the quality of care a private provider would give.

Yes, there are laws governing the standards of such care, but in a time of change and given HACC is such a personal service during which clients often form close bonds with their carers, naturally there is angst as to how such services will look going forward.

The question is rightly asked by the ASU about whether council is making a decision prematurely and may be best advised to wait until “until 2019 when more detail about future funding arrangements addressing council’s concerns are known,” as the ASU’s Melissa Wainwright is reported as saying in today’s Star.

Further adding clout to the possibility of council’s haste is that Bass Coast Shire Council is unlikely to make a decision until later this year, given logistics for the Commonwealth reform have not been announced.

From an outsider’s perspective, there are still more questions council appears to need to satisfy before proceeding with such a major decision.

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This was necessary as there had been no on-site or recent surveying by either VicForests or DELWP of the areas planned for logging. Their work has found the forests to be highly representative of the local and regionally significant flora and fauna, despite partial logging many years ago.

They contain three forest types which are listed as Endangered, Vulnerable and Depleted. They also contain a regionally significant population of Greater Gliders whose conservation status is vulnerable to extinction federally and threatened at a state level.

Greater Gliders are particularly susceptible to habitat loss due to their habitat coinciding largely with forests suitable for logging. It means small isolated populations in small forests as occurs in Mirboo North are prone to extinction.

There are other potential endangered species highly likely to be in there, including the Powerful Owl which is still to be surveyed.

The forests here are also still slowly recovering from the 2009 bush fires where much of its timber and understory were badly burnt and even lost.

To me, most concerning however was Danny’s O’Brien’s statement that under no circumstance would he support a transition to a plantation-based native timber industry for future supply to replace the current rapidly declining state forest timber supply.

This shocked all present.

When asked about how then would there be an adequate sustainable supply of native timber to fulfill State Government contracts at Maryvale or any other timber industry needs in Victoria, he explained there was plenty of other timber available.

Slowly his position on this was revealed as our questions of him continued – this timber he described as now “locked up” in national parks which if “unlocked” would provide plenty of timber for future State Government logging needs.

I do not believe most people here would support opening up our state national parks to any native timber logging, primarily to make paper or secondarily to create woodchip for overseas markets which is where the vast majority ends up.

I do not think most Victorians would support opening up national parks to industry to be exploit-

ed for profit and development as an endless resource.

Yes Danny – I feel I do know exactly what you and the National Party really do stand for at last.

I think however you need to be honest with all Victorians about this policy position and let them judge for themselves whether they want logging at any cost. I for one do not.

Viki Sinclair, Mirboo North.

Tell us about jobs I AM disappointed South Gippsland Shire Council no longer advertises job vacancies in our local newspapers.

This reduces the opportunity for local people to apply for such vacancies, affects our local newspapers by withdrawing local advertising and means local people who would buy those papers looking for jobs may not do so.

There is also less information available to the community on the sometimes hard to understand positions advertised, and the large salaries and perks available.

Are our councillors able to have these local jobs vacancies reinstated, surely local people should be given every opportunity to apply for and get these jobs.

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Walkerville basin saga continues REGARDING Walkerville basin: a storm water catchment of a housing estate that feeds into the Tarwin River.

South Gippsland Shire Council has failed to negotiate in good faith in the past, and we are disappointed to see that nothing has changed in the shire’s approach.

The shire took an aggressive approach in regards to the basin in the past and denied all claims that we made in relation to the basin. We now have a situation of déjà vu, as it appears that the shire is taking the same approach again yet is asking everyone to believe that a different outcome will be achieved this time.

The last time the basin was in dispute, the shire settled to all terms that we set out from the start.

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This was done after the use of questionable and expensive legal strategy and tactics, which cost all parties a substantial amount of time and money and ended up in obtaining no benefit to any party.

This was at considerable cost to us, our reputation and was ultimately paid for at the expense of ratepayers. The CEO and executive have remained unaccountable for this to date.

To understand a little background, an agreement was reached in 1990 where the shire bought the basin land and constructed a dam in accordance with the proposed plan and connected the storm water system of the estate through underground pipelines through the estate and our property to the basin.

Essentially the conditions of the agreement include: 1. All water from the dam to be available to us free of charge and be suitable for irrigation and livestock.

2. No untreated septic tank effluent allowed to enter the dam and dam water to be sampled six times per annum at no less than 30 days intervals in accordance with EPA guidelines.

3. The shire to maintain the dam.

We fail to understand the shire’s strategy as to date it has not achieved an outcome that is beneficial to any party.

In 2014, unannounced, the shire instructed water tankers to take water from the basin.

We questioned and asked the shire for an explanation and received a response from the CEO, Mr Tamlin, who advised that he would pay us the normal rate that the shire paid South Gippsland Water ($5.11/Kilo Litre) if it was determined that the water was ours.

We had no reason to believe otherwise as until that point the shire had never questioned the agreement and had never taken water.

In good faith, so as to allow the shire to continue with its planned works, we agreed the shire could continue to take the water and pay us at the agreed rate.

It should be noted that the water always flowed onto An-

sevata’s land; the basin was specifically a proposed solution to collect and manage the outflow of storm water from the adjoining housing estate, which creates greater environmental impacts of water entering a waterway.

The shire disregarded our in good faith negotiations and the terms of the agreement and continued to take water the following summer and by early 2016 only 3mgl of water was left in the dam with its holding capacity reduced to 13 mgl.

At that point Tim Brown, the shire environmental officer, notified us that the water was not suitable for livestock or irrigation and advised us that the E.coli level in the dam was 4400/100ml.

We applied to the Supreme Court for an order to prevent the shire from taking water and a settlement was reached reconfirming our exclusive right to the water with the shire reimbursing us $65,000 legal fees.

The shire obtained water without paying for it at our cost and has since done nothing to maintain the dam or to ensure the water is suitable. We have not been able to use the dam water since 2015.

Apart from the shire advising not to use the water, expert advice based on EPA guidelines indicates the water is not suitable, moreover the shire does not make available test results of incoming water from the estate, while other test results do not generally comply with EPA guidelines.

Our damages are a reduction in our carrying capacity, having to buy feed, and damage to our reputation in amongst the local community.

If the councillors continue to allow the CEO to not recognise the issue, continue to negotiate in bad faith by the use adversarial and aggressive legal tactics, this will only continue to divide our community and be of considerable expense to ratepayers whilst achieving no productive result.

Jacques Rich, director, Ansevata Nominees Pty Ltd.

VOXPOP! VOX With Leongatha and District Historical Society acquiring unique new items, The Star asked society members, “Why is it important to preserve local history?”

“We need to preserve family and other local treasures, such as the birth register of Leongatha’s former Stradbroke Hospital. We have 600 names so far, but we’re looking for about 3000 people.”

Geoff Michael, Leongatha.

“Reading local history gives you an idea of how hard they worked to make this place. The members of the society have done a great job of keeping local records over the years.”

Keith Hogan, Foster.

“Somebody has to record the history because when it’s gone, it’s gone.”

Pat Spinks, Mt Eccles South.

“Leongatha is a beautiful place and historically it’s important to record the history.

You do not know what have you got until it’s gone.”

Deb Moloney, Leongatha.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - PAGE 13

Schools on Shadow Minister’s agenda GIPPSLAND South schools were on the agenda when Shadow Minister for Education, Tim Smith, visited Foster Primary School, Korumburra Secondary College and Sale Specialist School recently.

rumburra Secondary College, highlighting the need for funding of stage two of the school.

Mr O’Brien said the former Liberal-National Coalition provided $5.6 million for the planning and first stage of works at the college.

“It would be great to finish the project now that stage one is being used to ensure our Korumburra students have access to the best quality educational infrastructure,” Mr O’Brien said.

Mr O’Brien and his Gippsland East colleague, Tim Bull also took the opportunity to tour the new Sale Specialist School with the Shadow Minister.

Mr O’Brien said the new school, which opened this year, is a fantastic facility for the community that worked hard to secure the funding.

Mr O’Brien said petitions are circulating for both Foster Primary School and Korumburra Secondary College and he encourages people to Thinking ahead: from left, Foster Primary School Council president Matt Wallis meets sign them so we can keep the pressure on the with Shadow Education Minister Tim Smith and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien to State Government. discuss the need for the school to be rebuilt.

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Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said he had been long campaigning for these schools and it was important the Shadow Minister saw first-hand the poor state of Foster Primary School and the need for stage two of Korumburra Secondary College to be funded.

“The current Foster Primary School, which was built in 1965, is in a poor state of repair and the Andrews Labor Government must look at funding a rebuild,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The school is full of asbestos, falling apart, with maintenance costs now placing a burden on the school budget. It is not a conducive environment for our children’s education and needs to be rebuilt.”

Mr O’Brien and Mr Smith also visited Ko-

LEONGATHA’S Jamin Heppell is a finalist in the Victorian Young Achiever Awards.

He was named a finalist in the First National Real Estate Leadership Award category last week.

Winners will be announced at a gala presentation dinner on Friday, May 18 at Flemington – The Event Centre.

The awards began in 2012 to acknowledge, encourage and promote the achievements of people up to and including 29 years of age.

The awards showcase the achievements of young Victorians, and pay tribute to their vision, innovation and commitment to contributing to their community.

Jamin has founded three social enterprises and is the director of two profit for purpose companies.

His first enterprise was Game Changers Australia, which develops the leadership and resilience of grassroots sporting leaders, and the program has now benefited more than 750 young people.

His second social enterprise, Healthy Communities Australia, has seen 140 parents of primary school children take part in regular exercise at schools.

His third social enterprise is The Man Cave and works with years seven to 12 boys to improve their mental health and emotional intelligence, understand gender inequality and the value of respectful relationships. The Man Cave also offers father-son camps.

Meeniyan’s Miranda Wilson was also a nominee in the same category. She has been head coach of Leongatha Gymnastics Club since 2012 and during that time, the number of members has risen from 100 to 400.

She heads a coaching team of 20, leads by example, has raised the club’s profile, upskilled coaching staff, given teenagers employment, and continues to update her own training.

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Kayaking for a cause

By Sarah Vella HE had never kayaked before, but that didn’t stop Darwin man and former Army corporal Kirby Stocks from completing the challenging journey across Bass Strait from Tasmania to Port Welshpool.

Mr Stocks took on the 350 kilometre journey to raise awareness for service dogs assisting veterans with post traumatic stress disorders and to raise $25,000 for Brisbane based charity Whiskey’s Wish.

Leaving from Hobart on February 1, Mr Stocks, along with experienced kayakers Lyndon Anderson, Matt Hanrahan and Bill Woodhouse, set out for Port Welshpool.

The intrepid travellers arrived at the Port Welshpool boat ramp recently.

Mr Stocks said he had to learn a whole new skill quickly to get to the level required before the crossing.

“Doing the east coast of Tasmania was a really good introduction before taking on the Bass Strait crossing,” he said.

“I got up to speed quickly and was lucky enough to have three other experienced kayakers on the journey with me, who helped me out along the way.”

Mr Stocks said the swell was “crazy” in parts, reaching as high as 2.6 metres.

Made it: Darwin man and former ADF corporal Kirby Stocks completed the difficult nine day journey from Tasmania to Port Welshpool in a kayak recently, to raise awareness for service dogs assisting veterans with post traumatic stress disorders.

He said the first part of the crossing was one of the most difficult to navigate, with chaotic conditions.

“Not much happened along the journey in the way of being unsafe, but I was dealing with difficult conditions, and 10 knot headwinds at times, which was exhausting in itself,” he said.

After spending 14 years in the Australian De-

fence Force as a combat engineer, Mr Stocks was in and out of military hospitals for most of his career.

When he left the army in 2016, he was diagnosed with a multitude of illnesses including depression and chronic pain.

“The last time I was in hospital, I saw someone in there with a service dog from Whiskey’s Wish,” he said.

“I hadn’t seen it before and thought it was a great idea.”

Whiskey’s Wish trains service dogs for veterans, first responders and correctional officers who suffer from PTSD and service related injuries.

Mr Stocks was aiming to raise around $25,000 for the charity, which is how much it costs to train one service dog. He has raised $7200 so far.

“Service dogs are specifically trained to help an individual’s specific needs,” he said.

“They truly are man’s best friend and having a dog as a support companion makes a big difference, especially when you can’t talk or are feeling suicidal. Your mate is always there to help you.”

Mr Stocks said he has enjoyed the opportunity to be a representative of Whiskey’s Wish and to meet some of the many people who are recipients of their service dogs.

“It has been pretty amazing. Currently there are around 70 recipients in the program and that is saving a lot of lives,” he said.

Mr Stocks self funded the fundraising adventure, which cost him more than $10,000.

“It is not about what I have had to spend; it helps me at the same time. To put myself in out of the box, uncomfortable scenarios also helps me deal with my issues,” he said.

Follow Mr Stocks’ adventures on the Wicked Adventures NT Facebook page and donate to his Whiskey’s Wish fundraiser via give.everydayhero.com/au/whiskeys-wish-inc-2018-bass-straitcrossing.

New look for Inverloch oval Mayor rejects dictatorship claims

• South Gippsland Shire • South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Councillor Don Hill.

Brunt.

CYPRESS trees are gradually being felled reserve.

Mark Lindsay, Bass Coast Shire Council’s at Inverloch Recreation Reserve. The trees were deemed a safety risk after some limbs coordinator recreation and culture, said, “According to the Inverloch Recreation Reserve fell.

Shane Bertacco is pictured training Inverloch- Committee of Management and the contractor Kongwak Football Club’s Thirds players last on site, the tree removal project is on track and Thursday, against the changing landscape at the expected to be completed by the end of March, as planned.”

council meeting, claiming the mayor had breached the Local

By Brad Lester Government Act by directing council officers.

But council CEO Tim Tamlin DISUNITY continues within South Gippsland refused to accept his notice of moShire Council, with Cr tion for council deliberation.

Cr Hill said that during March Don Hill accusing mayor 2018, Cr Brunt called for an email Cr Lorraine Brunt of run- vote amongst councillors. He said the outcome of that vote was dining a dictatorship.

He attempted to submit a no- rected to the council officer.

Cr Hill said the vote was tice of motion to the March 28

not conducted during an official council meeting and therefore was not a resolution of council.

He said the direction to the officer resulted in the changing of an officer report on the outcomes from council’s Rating Strategy and Review Committee.

That committee recommended to council to change how the rates burden was spread among ratepayers. Tomorrow (Wednesday), council will debate whether to conduct its own review after disunity among committee members about how rates should be charged.

“Effectively, the process and decision on a new rating strategy was circumvented and the officers were directed to keep the existing rating strategy for a 12 month period,” Cr Hill said.

Cr Brunt said a letter by Cr Hill on the issue “is a rant and shows a lack of professionalism and attempts to bring council into disrepute and reflects poorly on the writer.”

The rating strategy will come before a special meeting of council tomorrow (Wednesday).

No changes to Ayr Creek

BASS Coast Shire Council has no plans to open Ayr Creek at Inverloch, where algae is growing in a natural lagoon on the foreshore and causing a stench.

Council met with West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and Environment Protection Authority on-site recently to discuss the odour issue. The WGCMA and council will begin a joint project to investigate options.

Council’s manager sustainable environment,

Deirdre Griepsma, said, “Both the open and closed occurrences are natural and an important part of the estuary cycle. We know nature will run its course to open the lagoon, but unfortunately we cannot predict when it will happen.”

The odour is due to micro-organisms in the lagoon breathing in sulphate from salt water, eating organic matter and turning these into nutrients. A by-product of this process is the hydrogen sulphide odour. Photo Gerard Bruning.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - PAGE 15

Walkers raise the bar She said a lot of the services Cancer Council proTHE South Gippsland Relay for Life had reached 75 percent of its fundraising vides are available in the area. money raised at Relay for Life events is goal before the event even got underway used“The for research, support and prevention,” she at the Korumburra Showgrounds on Sat- said. urday afternoon.

The first lap of the event, which began at around With 20 teams and nearly 300 participants registered to take part in the relay, event coordinator Jo Walster from Cancer Council Victoria was positive the organisers would reach their target of $40,000.

This was the first year the relay had been held in Korumburra, after being held in Fish Creek for the past three years.

“We try to move it around to different towns in the region in three year blocks,” Ms Walster said.

“Fish Creek did really well last year, raising around $72,000.”

Korumburra’s Bill Rodda chaired the volunteer event planning team for this year’s event.

Ms Walster said all of the money raised at Relay for Life events held in Victoria, stays in Victoria.

4.15pm on Saturday, was reserved for cancer survivors and their carers, before other relayers were invited to join in from the second lap.

The relay lasted for 18 hours and was wrapped up with a closing ceremony at 10am on Sunday morning.

Raffle winners: Bunnings voucher, Margaret of Inverloch; Coles vouches, Jordan of Melbourne; Aldi gazebo, Margaret of Wonthaggi; Target esky, Peter of Inverloch; Vortex towel, Sue of Kongwak; Betta Electrical, Don of Melbourne; glasses set, Simon of Mount Martha; and Totally Workwear aprons, Kev and Lesley of Lara. Thank you to prize donors and the public’s support.

Ready: from left, Grace Dillinger from Korumburra, Haylee Whiteside from Korumburra, Chloe Caithness from Koonwarra and Daniel Whelan from Korumburra were excited to be taking part in this year’s South Gippsland Relay for life, held at the Korumburra Showgrounds on the weekend.

Colourful kid: wearing her most colourful outfit for the South Gippsland Relay for Life was Leongatha’s Leah Boyle, who was a part of the Bright Sparks team for the event, which was held at the Korumburra Showgrounds on the weekend.

Worked hard: South Gippsland Relay for Special start: the South Gippsland Relay for Life got underway at the Korumburra ShowLife coordinator Jo Walster from Cancer grounds on Saturday afternoon with a special lap for cancer survivors and their carers.

Council Victoria and chairman of the volunteer event planning team Bill Rodda from Korumburra were looking forward to a successful event on the weekend.

One extra cop is all we get WONTHAGGI is the only station to receive extra police in South Gippsland – and even then will receive just one officer.

The additional officer is part of the extra 25 police officers to hit the beat in Gippsland over the next year.

The new police officers have been allocated to communities based on Victoria Police’s Staffing Allocation Model, which examines key data to ensure local communities have the police they need.

A State Government spokesperson said police determine the communities they believe require additional police resources, based on population growth, crime statistics and police demand.

The spokesperson said the number of offences in the town of Wonthaggi had dropped significantly by 15.1 per cent in the past year.

A new family violence specialist officer in the region is now freeing up police to be on the beat.

The number of family violence related of-

fences in the Bass Coast Shire has decreased by 28.7 per cent – a credit to the hard work of family violence specialists in the region.

The new police officers include an extra 23 police officers allocated to police stations across Gippsland in specialist family violence roles, which frees up other police to deal with other crime. There will also be additional parental leave backfill positions.

Family violence can take up to 60 per cent of police time on shift, with officers attending a family violence incident every seven minutes.

Team mates: from left, Michael and Katrina Brandon from Moyarra, Kiera Sanderson from Wonthaggi, Eve Geddes from Korumburra and James Rowley from Leongatha were pumped to get the South Gippsland Relay for Life started on Saturday, for their team, The Secret Society.

HI everyone and welcome to the summa- KRT would like to thank those new people who stepped up to take on this role. We believe it is an ry of our March Round Table meeting.

Last Thursday we welcomed back South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword to update us on all happenings within the shire, including the fact everything is on track and going well regarding negotiations with the supermarket.

It is hoped this project will begin in the coming construction season, so stay tuned! In further good news, after a huge amount of lobbying by Round Table member Terry Waycott, it is now official that $923,000 has been allocated in the 2018-19 council budget for a walking path and bike track from Guys Road to Korumburra Secondary College.

It was also great to see the Burra Flyer published this quarter and how great did it look! The

amazing addition to the suite of methods for getting information about our town, which of course includes this newspaper, the KRT Facebook page, and the Korumburra App. As the meeting heard from each group around the table, it led us into a discussion about next year’s Australia Day nominations.

With so much good work being done by individuals in the Korumburra community, we would like to encourage you to put your mind to Korumburra nominees for next year’s Australia Day Awards, as we feel it’s time to lift a few Korumburra profiles. The Round Table will certainly be making some recommendations.

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STEAM building officially opened

By Tayla Kershaw KORUMBURRA Secondary College proudly opened its new science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) building on Friday.

The $5.5 million project has been a long time in the making and the school is thrilled with the outcome.

The redevelopment includes the construction of a state of the art Applied Learning Hub with science, food technology, graphics and art learning spaces, together with collaboration space where large groups of students can work together on projects.

The opening was attended by Eastern Region MLC Harriet Shing, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, and South Gippsland Shire Council’s mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt and Cr Andrew McEwen.

Ms Shing was thrilled to cut the ribbon at the opening, stating the building would bring an abundance of new opportunities to the Korumburra students.

“Today’s the culmination of many years of hard work by the Korumburra Secondary College council, its community, teachers, staff and students,” she said.

“It’s really wonderful to see the opportunities that will flow for students in this state of the art building, which combines the best of flexible and opening learning spaces with state of the art facilities in areas such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

“Students will immediately get the benefit of this work that has been carefully planned and delivered for the benefit of the entire community.”

Ms Shing said science and technology fields, along with engineering, mathematics and applied mechanical work, were important to the future of work.

“We know that in order to develop these skills in young people, they have to have the facilities that will enable them to experience new and emerging industries, and to gain theoretical and practical understandings in the right environment,” she said.

“That’s why the bricks and mortar component of delivering state of the art school facilities is as important as what is taught in the classroom, and today’s opening really does cement this school as the heart of the community, as well as a real driver for the potential of all students who attend it.”

Acting principal John Wilson said he remembered being approached by former deputy premier Peter Ryan about the project in 2012, and was thrilled to finally see it come to fruition.

Full sets of classes have operated within the building since term four last year, with students across all year levels reaping the benefits.

Mr Wilson said the building will allow students to produce better material, particularly in the areas of design and technology. He also commended the design of the building itself, which is a vast improvement from the 1950s square classrooms.

“We all know the impact light can have on students’ concentration. They are now in an environment that is light and comfortable, and it’s fantastic for them to have a space like that,” he said.

The next project at Korumburra Secondary College will be to upgrade the main building and the general purpose classrooms.

Grand opening: Korumburra Secondary College school captain Isabelle Mann, Eastern Region MLC Harriet Shing, acting principal John Wilson and school captain Lachie Snooks cut the ribbon on the new STEAM building on Friday.

Boundless opportunities: acting Korumburra Secondary College principal John Wilson and Year 10 students Andrea Axford and Ella Roberts have been using the science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) building to its potential.

Fantastic project: former Korumburra Secondary College principal Abigail Graham and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien were thrilled to attend the opening of the new science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) building on Friday.

Women help girls enter science careers GIRLS are set to have greater employment opportunities in the growing world of science, thanks to an innovative project launched last Wednesday.

The STEM Sisters Project will match teenage girls with mentors in what are these days called the STEM subjects: science, technology, education and maths.

The project brings together 22 Year 10 girls from Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Korumburra secondary colleges, along with students from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha and Newhaven College.

They met at the Old Wonthaggi Post Office to talk with 12 STEM Sisters ambassadors. The women will be the girls’ mentors and are from industries across South Gippsland and beyond, including Murray Goulburn dairy cooperative, South Gippsland Water, Bass Coast Shire Council, Westernport Water, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Deakin University.

The project is an initiative of South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network, and is part of a broader project across Gippsland.

The network’s Monti Voight said, “Women in Australia represent about 12 to 15 percent of people working in the fields of science, technology, education and maths.

“The major concern for governments is science and technology are where a lot of the job opportunities are going to be in the future and if we do not have young girls interested, then they are going to find it difficult getting into the workforce.”

A guest speaker at last Wednesday’s launch was Kim Dunstan, a project ambassador and staff member of Phillip Island Nature Parks.

She spoke about employment opportunities for women in science and conservation, and a citizen science project that will entail using drones and other technology to monitor wildlife projects.

“We want to get students involved in data collection,” Ms Dunstan said.

That project will be one of two major projects to be undertaken as part of STEM Sisters. The other will be the BrainSTEM Challenge across Gippsland, with 14 teams joining with mentors from the Florey Institute medical research centre to work on project that will improve the health of rural Victorians.

“One of the teams will work on youth mental health in dairying communities,” Ms Voight said.

Girls applied to take part in STEM Sisters.

Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Hayley Robb said, “I want to be a midwife and that involves science and maths, and this project might help get there.”

Fellow WSC student Celina Myring said, “I’m interested in veterinary careers and the environment.”

Go girls: students and ambassadors in the STEM Sisters Project launched the initiative at the Old Wonthaggi Post Office last Wednesday.

Front, from left, Shakira Barker of Leongatha Secondary College, Amanda Rowley of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Jasmine Crow of Wonthaggi Secondary College, Andrea Axford of Korumburra Secondary College and Cailen Lone of Newhaven College.

Back, from left, Monti Voight of South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network, Kim Dunstan of Phillip Island Nature Parks, Meg Humphrys of Westernport Water, Ashton Chudiak of Phillip Island Nature Parks and Lucy Allsop of South Gippsland Water.

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Train our firies, say Nats THE Nationals Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has called on the State Government to reinstate funding for Volunteer Fire Brigade Victoria’s leadership training program.

Meet and greet: Wonthaggi North Primary School teacher Caroline Blakeley (left) caught up with Indi and Mia Glen-Weston, Cassandra Weston, Bree and Ashlea Glen-Weston at the twilight picnic recently.

Picnic unites school

Mr O’Brien said the government has cancelled the program in its latest attack on CFA volunteers.

“Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria initiated this volunteer leadership opportunity in 2010 with 327 volunteers graduating over eight years since the commencement of the program,” he said.

“At a time when we should be strengthening our emergency services and enhancing volunteerism, it is extremely disappointing that the government will not support it.”

The Nationals Eastern Victoria Region MLC, Melina Bath, in Parliament recently called on the Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino to reinstate funding for this vital program.

Ms Bath said the program was so successful that it extended its reach to include volunteers from other emergency service organisations such as the SES, coast guard, Ambulance Victoria, Lifesaving Victoria and St John Ambulance.

Mr O’Brien and Ms Bath recently met with Ruby CFA volunteer, Darren Hardacre, one of the local CFA volunteers who has obtained a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management under the program.

Mr Merlino said the matter was a CFA funding decision.

“However it is important that any expenditure of taxpayers’ money at any organisation is done so with accountability and represents value for money,” he said.

“The funding provided by government to the CFA through the Valuing Volunteers program has not decreased.

“The National Party, and their mates in the leadership of the VFBV, would be better off focussing on how we can improve community safety rather than attempting to play political games with our firefighters.”

WONTHAGGI North Primary School held its annual twilight picnic recently.

Great night: Wonthaggi North Primary School’s Grade 5 students Charlie Dunn and Sybil Purtle enjoyed the school’s twilight picnic.

Families from across the school community brought along their picnic rugs and baskets, to enjoy good food and company.

Principal Andrew Strickland said the picnic was an opportunity for families and staff to meet in an informal setting.

As well as a picnic dinner, children enjoyed playing games during the evening.

The picnic is a longstanding tradition at the school, and is a great opportunity for new families and staff to get to know the school community.

Heather wins with Edney’s

Proven success: from left, The Nationals Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath with Ruby CFA volunteer Darren Hardacre who has completed a leadership program, which The Nationals say is at risk.

Mayor’s message

MIRBOO’S Heather Butler not Edney’s stock during February were enonly has a new car but she is also tered into the draw.

“She was excited,” Edney’s dealer off on a holiday.

IT’S great when all the planning and budgeting for a projprincipal Darryl McGannon said.

She bought a Hyundai Accent from Edney’s Leongatha during February and her name was drawn to also win a $1000 travel voucher from Leongatha Travel and Cruise.

All customers who bought a car from

“The program was very successful. We had a really good take-up of the offer so it was exciting Heather got a new car and she got the travel voucher to top it off.”

February was a record sales month for Hyundais at Edney’s.

Cr Lorraine Brunt

If you can’t attend I encourage you to watch our livestream or read the agenda on Council’s website.

If you do come along or watch you’ll see that other than This week I helped the Leongatha Golf Club celebrate the completion of its Automated Irrigation Project. A lot of dedi- chairing the meeting I have, as mayor, no more or less power cation and effort went into the project and council is proud to than my fellow councillors.

All nine of us have an equal voice on council matters and have contributed to a great community asset that will foster decision making. This is democracy at work; it ensures we both increased recreation and more tourism in the region.

On the topic of planning and budgeting, council’s next or- all can represent the community that elected us effectively.

What mayors do focus on is good governance and ensurder of business is the Special Council Meeting this Wednesday. We will consider the Proposed Annual Budget 2018-19, ing council meetings run in accordance with the Local GovRevised Council Plan 2017-2021 and the Proposed Rating ernment Act. Our key tasks are to efficiently chair meetings, promote Strategy 2018-19.

These documents are core to council’s functions and set good working relationships between councillors and to manthe tone for the next 12 months and beyond. If endorsed these age and model good conduct. I take pride in my integrity proposed documents will be presented to the community for when approaching these tasks and respect the importance of the role. everyone to have a say.

It is also important to note that council officers present to The Proposed Annual Budget 2018-19 has been prepared by our finance department at a nominated rate increase of us at briefings so they can provide us with project details and two percent. This is below the rate cap of 2.25 percent as an- seek some guidance on what we require from their reports.

This is beneficial to both parties as it also provides us nounced by the Minister of Local Government late last year.

Council nominated for this rate to be achieved and it is councillors with more information and opportunities to ask fantastic to see a potential budget that is financially stable questions.

As we live in the technical age councillors all have the and meets this requirement.

If you would like to see our decision making in action opportunity to be in contact with one another constantly. This join us tomorrow in the Council Chambers, Michael Place, allows us to share our views at any time but votes are only ever taken at official meetings.

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ect comes to fruition.

Safety works for South Dudley Guide Park, minor vegetation clearing for the guard rail, reinstatement of some linemarking and reflectors, and installation of new signs and guide posts.

To get the latest updates, visit www. the road by adding shoulders around the bend of South Dudley Road, new and basscoast.vic.gov.au/projects or contact upgrades to the existing guard rail on council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or the bend between the rail trail and the 5671 2211.

ROAD safety improvement works eral Government and will cost $162,000.

Works should be completed within will be undertaken along Wonthaggi’s South Dudley Road as part of the four weeks.

Project works will include widening 2017-18 Black Spot Program.

These works will be undertaken

Holiday bound: Heather Butler of Mirboo (centre) receives her $1000 travel between the Guide Park and Station voucher from Jill Carmody of Leongatha Travel and Cruise, and Darryl Mc- Street, South Dudley.

The project is fully funded by the FedGannon, dealer principal of Edney’s Leongatha.

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City mural showcases South Gippsland THERE is now a touch of South Gippsland in Melbourne’s famous ACDC Lane.

Gippsland from the restaurant and to the many tourists who walk the lane daily.

This coincides with Alejandro’s celebration of Gippsland and its world class produce The lane is home to a new street art mu- with a series of special events in conjunction ral, Inspired by Gippsland, featuring the re- with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival gion’s famous rolling hills, Loch Distillery 2018, including Renascence Gippsland held and its produce. on Saturday at Biran Biran Gippsland NatuThe mural was designed and painted by ral Beef Farm in Fish Creek.

Melbourne artist Resio in collaboration with “Destination Gippsland and Visit Victoria Destination Gippsland, Visit Victoria and are thrilled to present a slice of Gippsland to Pastuso restaurant. the Melbourne and international audience on Inspired by Gippsland was launched on one of Melbourne’s most famous laneways.

March 13 by Pastuso’s Alejandro Saravi We look forward to continuing our work in celebration of his love for Gippsland with a chef of Alejandro’s calibre to share produce. the Gippsland food story,” Terry Robinson, The piece gives a beautiful view of CEO Destination Gippsland, said.

Progress made: back, from left, Lynda Matthews, Janet Auchterlonie, Doug Boville, Walter Aich and Ed Hanley, and front from left, Joy Dyson, Toine Boville, Greg Trease and Bev Hanley at the Dumbalk Community Centre.

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By Lucy Johnson THE Dumbalk Community Centre has become a hub for local groups and organisations to meet in the refurbished space.

Famous place: Pastuso restaurant’s Alejandro Saravi with the Inspired by Gippsland mural showing South Gippsland in Melbourne’s famous ACDC Lane.

Lynda Matthews is the latest addition to the centre and will open her massage business in one of the building’s consulting spaces.

“I am originally from South Gippsland and recently returned from spending time up in Darwin so I am looking forward to getting back into the community,” she said.

“I am looking to expand my client base and my hours are really flexible at the moment so it should be good.”

Ms Matthews’ business is not the only addition to the precinct, which has undergone major renovations to make space for consulting rooms.

The renovations were funded by a $120,000 grant from South Gippsland Shire Council, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, Mirboo North District Community Fund, Bendigo Bank and in kind support.

“The area where the consulting rooms are used to be a separate building to the community centre, so it took a lot of work to refurbish the space,” Dumbalk District Progress Association member Walter Rich said.

“We are really lucky to have the space. It is going to provide locals with a work space and we have a medical bench, so small procedures can be done here in Dumbalk if necessary.”

Dumbalk also has a new logo which will appear on signs leading into town.

Greg Trease and Janet Auchterlonie worked with South Gippsland Shire Council to design a logo which will accompany the signs, and also be used as a letterhead and banner for official events in the town.

The logo project was organised by Dumbalk District Progress Association to create continuity across the town’s projects, of which there are plenty.

“We had a very successful Australia Day celebration

Good signs: from left, Greg Trease and Janet Auchterlonie worked to design Dumbalk’s new logo which will feature on signs leading in to the town. which was attended by MLC Melinda Bath, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and South Gippsland councillors Ray Argento, Meg Edwards and Maxine Kiel. It was good to see so many people coming together,” Dumbalk District Progress Association president Toine Boville said.

“We had the Tarwin Valley Campdraft and also have a Dumbalk community market coming up on Saturday, March 24.”

The market will take place at Dumbalk Hall and the community park from 8am until 1pm, and will incorporate produce and collectible goods with something on offer for the whole family.

Spill cleared Students love new seats A FORMALDEHYDE spill caused the Wonthaggi CFA to attend Wonthaggi Secondary College’s McBride campus recently.

A glass jar containing rabbit intestines fell off a shelf in one of the upstairs classrooms. As the liquid inside the jar was formaldehyde, the CFA was called in to

ensure the classroom was safe.

Special equipment from Hallam was used to test the scene. Readings were low, and the CFA removed a small amount of carpet to clear the spill.

The CFA was called in at 3.45pm and were there for two and half hours.

The spill did not affect any classes for the remainder of the week.

Boost for schools SOUTH Gippsland schools are taking part in an initiative to boost education in science, technology, engineering and maths.

to train teachers and boost student outcomes in maths and science at more than 100 government schools.

Schools that have previously participated in the initiative have achieved above averTwenty-eight teachers from across age growth in maths and science, with some Gippsland have received expert training un- students more than doubling the expected der the Primary Mathematics and Science results in maths.

Specialists Initiative.

Under the initiative, primary mathematLocal schools taking part are Inverloch, ics and science specialists complete 20 days Cowes, Loch, and Korumburra primary of professional development training over schools, Poowong Consolidated School, and South Gippsland and Bass Coast specialist two years. They will also split their time between classroom teaching, and providing schools.

Teachers received specialist training and professional learning and support to other support to ensure more local students can teachers within their school.

Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing said, achieve their best in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), and in the “A great STEM education means our stumany industry opportunities across the re- dents will be well prepared for the jobs of the future, and we are determined to provide a gion and further afield.

The State Government is investing $27 range of local opportunities for them to learn million over four years through the initiative and apply these valuable skills.”

BASS Coast Specialist School students were excited when Inverloch Men’s Shed members dropped into the school recently.

Volunteers from the men’s shed built two beautiful bench seats for the school.

School captain Matilda Bird and school friend Ethan Draper were happy to be the first students to give them a try. Everyone decided they not only looked fantastic but they were better than sitting on the ground.

There were smiles all round and a big thank you goes to the Inverloch Men’s Shed from students and staff.

Happy students: Ethan Draper and school captain Matilda Bird love the new bench seat built for the Bass Coast Specialist School by the Inverloch Men’s Shed.

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“There were around 20,000 household solar/ battery installations in Australia during 2017, and with prices continuing to fall, numbers are expected to double this year,” according to presenter and solar installer George Fairlie.

“Solar by itself is usually good value for most home-owners. But for some households the payback period for solar and batteries together might still be too long to make it irrefutably economically viable at this stage.”

He said people should first gain their electricity usage meter data from either Ausnet Services or their electricity retailer (the company brand on their electricity bill). Some people in this region are able to access their data on-line (www.ausnetservices.com.au ) and others need to request a report at applications@myHomeEnergy.com.au.

Grid Edge’s John Ballis detailed the advantages and disadvantages of a wide range of battery options.

when they look away, or they just want to protect themselves from the impact of black-outs,” he said.

The co-operative is now an organisational member of a new co-operative which is working towards establishing itself as a community owned electricity retailer, to provide a retailing alternative for those sick of the current electricity billing companies (retailers).

“The aim of that new co-operative is to offer a good deal to potential customers, with honest and obvious pricing, in contrast to the confusion which the current competing retail brands provide,” the co-op’s Susan Davies said.

The co-op’s Southern CORE fund provided its first no interest loan to help Foster Pool Association complete a solar water heating project at the pool in November 2017.

The co-op has a community owned solar pV and battery installation at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi.

Energy auditor Rhys Freeman urged people to improve the energy efficiency of their home.

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While elements of design and ideas can be transferred, every site is unique.

Showcasing the thought and understated detail that goes into a Carl Talbot Builder’s home is demonstrated in the soon to be constructed (concept plans available on website shortly) ‘Sea Breeze’ home at The Cape.

Carl has designed the home, which is available for sale, for relaxed living with functional style. Vi-

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Touch the water feature and feel the warmth of the sun that naturally heats the home in winter, while breezes keep it cool in summer.

Carl has a number of homes and projects underway, ranging from townhouse developments and individual homes across Southern Gippsland.

Carl’s reputation for providing clients honest, open communications with his personal eye over every detail means you are in safe and reliable hands.

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Ryan’s offers durable paving RYAN’S Bricks in Leongatha now offers to install because they do not need sealing; therea new extended selection of pavers and fore it is just a one step process.

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“Porcelain Outdoors is a fairly new brand which has expanded its range of colours,” director Melanie Ryan said.

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Ryan’s Bricks concrete sleepers are also very popular now.

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CFA community safety manager Jude Kennedy said cooking in the kitchen was the leading cause of preventable house fires and was responsible for a high level of personal injury.

“These genuinely avoidable fires are an ongoing worry for firefighters who see again and again the devastating impact on families and their property,” he said.

“Preventing a fire comes down to simple things like being aware of what distracts you when you’re in the kitchen and setting a timer so you don’t forget about what’s on the stove.

“We encourage all residents to pay attention in their kitchen. Appliances should be clean, free from built up grease and children must always be supervised.

“Small mistakes like leaving tea towels and paper towels close to the heat source can also have serious consequences.

“People have an ‘it will never happen to me’ mindset, but the reality is that it does happen.

“Everyone needs to pay attention to the small mistakes that can cause fires at home.”

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Plan for your extension BEFORE you start to build, or do a home extension or renovation, you must find out from the local council whether you need a planning permit.

If so, you must get one before you can get a building permit. A building permit is written approval from a registered building surveyor - it is your licence to build.

It shows that your approved plans and specifi-

cations comply with building regulations and allows building work to start.

A registered building surveyor, your local council or the Victorian Building Authority can advise whether your home renovation or extension needs a building permit.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s coordinator statutory planning David Simon said unfortunately there was no simple yes or no answer to cover all cases when it came to planning permits.

“A planning permit may be required depending on the zones and overlays that apply to someone’s land or particular provisions in the planning scheme that can apply,” he said.

“It also usually depends on the extent of the proposed works, including whether any vegetation removal is required.”

Mr Simon said it was best for property owners

and occupiers to call council before undertaking any works to enquire whether they need planning permission.

“It should also be noted that even if a planning permit is not required, there may be several other permits that may be required such as a septic permit, building permit or road reserve activity permit,” he said.

Buy your home with less stress Be sure to ask your conveyancer for a written BUYING a home is a major decision estimate of their costs, including a breakdown of that takes planning, research and careful the likely payments to the local council, water and budgeting. electricity companies.

Fortunately the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s MoneySmart website has information to help.

Consider the costs involved in buying a home, with the largest upfront cost typically a deposit.

A deposit of 20 percent of the purchase price plus enough to cover ongoing costs is ideal.

The bigger your deposit, the lower your loan to value ratio (LVR) will be. This is the amount of the loan divided by the purchase price (or appraised value) of the property.

If your LVR is higher than 80 percent, you will usually need to pay lender’s mortgage insurance, and the lender could charge you a higher interest rate. Avoid these extra costs by saving a bigger deposit to lower your LVR. To save for a home deposit, be prepared to save for the long haul. Establish a good savings plan and stick to it.

An effective way of saving your home deposit is to setup a high interest savings account and save a portion of each pay packet in this account.

Setting a direct debit to transfer the money automatically will mean you are less likely to spend it.

If you’re saving with a partner, talk about where you can cut back on your spending.

Be sure to consider the upfront costs of saving for a home.

Stamp duty is a state tax on all home purchases, based on the property price, location and type of home loan you have. This will be a one-off payment that you need to factor into your budget.

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Budget for the cost of moving all your belongings to the new property, whether you decide to employ a removalist or do it yourself with the help of family and friends.

Your old property may need to be cleaned before you move in and your new property could also benefit from the services of a professional cleaner.

Before committing to buying, engage a qualified building inspector to assess it for structural integrity, safe electrical fittings and future maintenance costs.

Also arrange for a pest inspection to ensure the property doesn’t have a termite problem or other pest issues to give you peace of mind and save you a lot of money down the track.

The type of mortgage you can afford will be a balance between the lifestyle you want and the one you can comfortably afford. Be sure to know what ongoing costs you’ll have to manage on top Get ready: there are steps that need to be taken before building or extending property, inof your repayments once you move into your new cluding applying for relevant permits through your local council. home.

There are a lot of ongoing costs you’ll have to manage on top of your repayments once you move into your new home.

These include home and contents insurance, council rates and strata fees, potential renovations, and utilities and household bills Maintenance can be expensive when you own a home, so make sure you build a savings buffer so you can cope with unexpected costs, like emergency electrical or plumbing work.

Securing a home loan that allows extra repayments will enable you to build a buffer and redraw it later if you need it.

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Flemings Nursery was responsible for introducing the famous Indian Summer series, an improvement on the older varieties in that they are powdery mildew resistant and offer improved flowering.

Crepe Myrtles are ideal for most gardens.

They love the heat, are pest and disease resistant, have attractive bark, come in a range of colours and many have stunning autumn colour.

Each of the Indian Summer cultivars is named after an American Indian tribe, and they range in size from around three to six metres fully grown.

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New additions to the Flemings range of Crepe Myrtles are the Magic Series. Last year we saw the introduction of Coral Magic, Purple Magic and Plum Magic. These are semi dwarf, only growing to around two metres.

They have darker foliage, good autumn colour and have high resistance to pest and disease such as leaf spot and powdery mildew.

This year we see five new additions to the range and these include Ruffled Red and Red Magic, with stunning vibrant red flowers, which is quite rare in Crepe Myrtles.

Ruffled Red also have brilliant orange-red foliage in the autumn and grows to around 3.6m high by 2.4m wide, whereas the Red Magic is more compact and grows around 1.8m by 3m wide.

Moonlight Magic (white flowers), Twilight Magic (coral-pink flowers) and Midnight Magic (dark pink flowers) are very similar to the diamonds in the dark range in that they have superb purplemaroon foliage and are taller, growing around 2.5m to 3metre tall.

There are also true dwarf Crepe Myrtles that grow to around 1.5 metres tall and some that are nearly ground cover, only growing to around 0.5 metre tall, and these are also sometimes available as a grafted weeping standard. Therefore Crepe Myrtles come in a size to suit all gardens.

Recently we have seen the introduction of the Diamonds in the Dark range of Crepe Myrtles.

Diamonds in the Dark are a revolutionary new range of Lagerstroemias. They feature flawless near black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vivid blooms from summer until first frost.

When planted en masse, the Lagerstroemia Diamonds in the Dark range creates a vibrant show of colour.

The range grows to 3m by 2.5m in height and width. Their compact growth habit makes attractive flowering hedges or beautiful trees to line a driveway or fence. The Diamonds in the Dark range is perfect for planting in decorative pots to place on a deck, porch or balcony.

Diamonds in the Dark are deciduous plants and will generally lose their foliage between late autumn and mid winter. Stunning new growth will re-appear in spring. Colours include white, blush (very soft pale pink), being the most popular and

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Kookaburra Estate: John O’Connor, left, and Lindsay Powney, right, of Insight Real Estate are proud to be launching this exciting new subdivision in Leongatha on behalf of the developers. See story on page 27.

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• Approx. 3 acres with new building permit. Easy access • Superb home sites, 360° filtered rural views • Stand of majestic gums. Power close by.

• Immaculate 3BR / 2bathroom home. Elevated setting- rural views • Spacious lounge, gas log fire. Well equipped kitchen / dining room • Drive through access to ultimate in sheds (2 bay & lock-up storage)

• Beautiful large 1,800m² block in prime position right amongst the action • 4BR home, 1221m² block, semi-rural views. Large OP living room • Established trees along back fence line. Backs on to nature reserve • Lounge. Outdoor entertaining areas. Period features retained • Town water & electricity available. Well sheltered, sealed road frontage • Drive-through access to shed approx. 9 x 6m. Close to town centre

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• Spacious home close to all rec. facilities & town centre • 4 BRs & study. Open Plan kitchen/dining/lounge. 2nd lounge • Private, covered BBQ area (patio blinds.) Colourful gardens

• Lifestyle property, approx. 1 acre. 3 generous BRs, study • Lge. lounge, hostess kitchen & spacious meals area. Town water • Covered BBQ deck. Double lock-up garage, fenced dog run

• Appealing renovated 2 BR home & separate 2BR cottage, rural setting • Sheltered private location. Views. Close to town • Open plan living in both. Extra family accommodation/ teenager retreat • 4 BRs, study.2 bath/r. Spacious lounge, kitchen/dining • Large machinery shed & workshop. Potential to earn extra income • Good shedding, dam, stockyards. A picturesque property

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ET privately amongst over an acre and a quarter of manicured gardens, yet only one kilometre level walk to Leongatha’s main street, this immaculate home is an oasis on the township edge.

Entering the circular driveway, the home is set well back on the block.

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There is large shedding with HIS Korumburra prop- mixed use zone (MUZ).

It is 883 metre square and land office space. erty is commercial and In a separate part to the main stock are available to be purresidential with great expo- and building and shop front is a small chased as a whole or separate. sure to highway frontage.

The property at 25-27 Mine living area with kitchen, bedroom

Sale by expression of interest closes on Thursday, April 26 at 4pm.

The property is freehold comprising two lots (one title) zoned

Road, Korumburra is situated in a great location with off street parking along Henry Street and rear access to the back of the property.

and bathroom.

Successfully operated as a second hand furniture business in recent times which has now closed as the vendor seeks a

change.

The property is available to be purchased in the following ways such as purchase of freehold and stock (WIWO), purchase of freehold only and purchase of entire stock (will not sell individual items).

Expressions of interest documents are available electronically or can be picked up in person from SEJ Real Estate, 26 Anderson Street, Leongatha (next to McDonalds).

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Peter Bellingham or Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate Leongatha.

bined with large bedrooms and bathrooms.

The recently renovated kitchen will please the most demanding cook, with heaps of bench space, drawers and a butlers pantry, combined with electric cooking.

Step down from the kitchen/family area into the formal lounge, complete with built in fireplace.

Master bedroom, ensuite and robe/dressing room are oversized for that luxurious feel.

Outside is an oasis in its own right, with multiple undercover areas centred around the in ground pool and spa.

As well as the expected barbecue area, there’s also a separate adjoining room with kitchen facilities to cater for those extra large family gatherings.

Further on, there’s a separate studio, plus plenty of shedding for cars, caravans and machinery.

This immaculately presented and maintained property will delight those looking for space and privacy with convenience.

Inspection is strictly by appointment, so call today to come and see how good living can be!

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At the stage when services are completed For those looking for an even larger parcel NSIGHT Real Estate is proud to of land, lots four, fi ve and six have frontage to and council has signed off on the subdivilaunch on behalf of the developers, Worthy Street and That part of the road will sion, a further payment to bring the deposit this exciting new subdivision. have a bituminous seal on it. up to 10 percent of the purchase price will be ‘Kookaburra Estate’ is in a superb location on the corner of Brown and Worthy streets, Leongatha.

Most recent subdivisions do not enjoy such close proximity to the shops as this one, so it is a genuine opportunity.

For those who are fit, the blocks are within an easy walking distance of the shops.

The subdivision offers six wonderful opportunities.

Three conventional blocks, lots one, two and three ranging in size from a generous 871 to 925 metre square are all priced at $155,000.

These blocks front Brown Street, will have all services, plus kerb and channel and footpath.

These larger lots range in size from required.

2258 to 3154 metre square and are priced at Settlement will be due 21 days after the $230,000. issue of the title by the titles office.

Power and water are included, the sewOpportunity only knocks once. erage system will require the addition of a Call now for further information. pump.

The exciting thing about ‘Kookaburra Estate’ is that the planning permit for the subdivision has already been issued by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Now the services and works need to be completed, which will take approximately six to 12 months.

Insight Real Estate So here is an opportunity to get in early, Leongatha to choose a block and secure it with an initial deposit of $5000 upon signing contracts.

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• Beautifully presented 3 bed, 2 bath home • Wood fire, RC/AC and ducted heating • Landscaped gardens with rural outlook

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A hop, skip and a jump away is the Great ON’T miss an exciting opportunity Southern Rail Trail also offering continuous passto purchase this existing business or ing trade opportunities. use the space to create your own job.

For anyone prepared to roll up their sleeves and The iconic Buffalo Store oozes heart and soul and is waiting for someone to unleash all that it has to offer.

Currently it is being run as a mixed business/post office and the other half sub let as an emporium.

Situated in the main street of Buffalo on a large 1183 metre square block, with an adjoining residence, the opportunity here is endless.

Located only 10 kilometres from Meeniyan and 10 kilometres from Fish Creek the position is enviable, and it is also on the way to Wilsons Promontory.

dig in to do some work on the gorgeous old building, it has all the bones and characteristics you would expect from something of this vintage.

Here is the chance to not only purchase a business location, but a great place to live for a very affordable price.

South Gippsland, and all that it has to offer, is quickly being discovered.

Here we have beautiful beaches, abundant wineries, excellent restaurants and cafes, along with gorgeous tourist destinations.

So don’t wait, seize the moment and create your dream.

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reliable 40” annual rainfall. boasting northerly views, with potential to set up your Situated on the land is a brick disused dairy which ideal lifestyle property. This property is ideal for cathas power connected and has potential to be converttle, sheep, horses or any other agricultural interests. ed for a multitude of uses.

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Grandparents welcomed GRADE 1 children at Leongatha Primary School had a wonderful day learning about what school life was like when their grandparents were at school recently.

The children interviewed their grandparents to find out how they got to school, what they had for lunch, and whether they were naughty at school and what the

punishment was if they did the wrong thing.

The grandparents were treated to a performance of poetry and singing by the 82 Grade 1 students.

They played marbles, paddocks, naughts and crosses and card games inside, and then went out to skip and play hopscotch and quoits in the beautiful sunshine.

Everyone enjoyed a sausage sizzle and afternoon tea.

Learning activities: grandparents Robert and Maureen Bacon stopped by their granddaughter Chloe’s school for the recent Leongatha Primary School grandparent’s day.

Interesting stories: grandfa- Classroom tour: Leongatha Primary School Grade 1 stuther Ron White shared stories dent Alex showed her grandmother Loxley Baxter around with his grandson Ben. her classroom during grandparent’s day recently.

Milestone water project takes shape CONSTRUCTION of the Lance Creek Water Connection pipeline is progressing.

Now, 17km of construction corridor has been cleared, graded and fenced, and a total of 10km of pipe installed adjacent to the Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road between Kongwak and Korumburra.

The Lance Creek Water Connection is a State Government project to be delivered by South Gippsland Water that will secure the water supply needs of Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora over the next 50 years.

The project has two sections: a 20km pipeline from the Lance Creek Reservoir to the Korumburra Water Treatment Plant and a Family fun: grandparents Nancy and Noel Chalmers visited grandson Hugh recently at the nine kilometre pipeline from Korumburra to the Poowong Water Leongatha Primary School Grade 1 grandparent’s day.

Treatment Plant.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Preliminary site works for pipeline construction on the Korumburra–Poowong section began this month. Survey work is being carried out along the alignment Mr O’Brien said farmers’ THE Nationals Gippsland elected in November. corridor and pipe is currently beLeader of The Nationals and markets were an important part ing delivered to site in preparation South MLA Danny

Farmers’ market support to return under Nationals

of our community, providing a place for small food producers to sell direct to the community.

“Across the Gippsland South electorate, we have many fantastic farmers’ markets including Sale, Foster, Koonwarra, Leongatha and Korumburra to name a few. These markets help showcase our local producers doing wonderful things,” he said.

“Farmers’ markets promote locally sourced and grown produce, generating jobs and investment in our local small food producers and through increased tourism.

“An elected Liberal Nationals government will restore the successful $2 million grants program after it was quietly axed by Daniel Andrews.

“Unlike Labor, the Liberal Nationals strongly support our small food producers and farmers’ markets which give our producers the opportunity to sell direct to their customers.”

Mr O’Brien said a Liberal Nationals’ government would also work with small food producers to cut red tape.

“Our small producers have a reputation for providing high quality, delicious, locally made Local support: The Nationals Gippsland South MLA, goods but red tape is making it Danny O’Brien (middle), with garlic producers David and harder for them to do business,” Kirsten Jones of Mirboo Farm at a farmers’ market. he said.

O’Brien has welcomed a $2 million pledge of support for Victorian farmers’ markets and small food producers if a Liberal Nationals government is

Shadow Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh announced a Liberal Nationals government would bring back the $2 million Farmers’ Market Support Program and work with small food producers to cut red tape.

for excavation work.

“Locals will see increased activity on the ground between Korumburra and Poowong. Crews are preparing the construction corridor by installing access points off Korumburra-Warragul Road, carrying out fencing and survey works, and commencing earthworks.”

Large trucks will be entering and exiting the construction corridor. Traffic management controls will be in place on the Korumburra-Warragul Road to minimise disruption and maximise safety.

Work less visible to passers-by is the installation and construction of infrastructure associated with the treatment of higher volumes of water to service the pipeline and to pump water across some of the area’s steep terrain.

New pump stations being constructed at the Lance Creek and Korumburra water treatment plants will be capable of pumping 140 litres per second and 30 litres per second respectively. Power upgrades are also needed and solar power is likely to be utilised to help augment capacity in the future.

At Lance Creek Water Treat-

ment Plant, improvements are well underway to enhance capacity to treat and process the greater volumes of water required to service the pipeline.

“As a result, in the short-term, customers in Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson, currently supplied by the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant, may notice a change in the taste and smell of their water supply,” Mr Du Plessis said.

“Water treatment operators will do their utmost to ensure the water supplied has minimal noticeable change in taste and smell.

As always, water will remain safe to drink throughout the changes at the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant.”

These alterations to the treatment regime will ensure customers at both the start and the end of the distribution system are provided with an effectively treated, world class water supply.

To find out more about the Lance Creek Water Connection and to receive regular updates, visit the Project page at www. sgwater.com.au.

Also follow on Facebook and Twitter @SthGippsWater

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

RECENTLY I had the honour of being invited to attend Government House in Melbourne, along with some 400 others, to acknowledge the president of Rotary International, Ian Riseley, who happens to be a Melbournian.

Considering that Rotary has some 1.2 million members worldwide, it’s rather a coup to be the ‘big cheese’. Rotary International’s incredible contribution, in partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to eradicate polio from the face of the earth, is something certainly to be proud of.

Their goal is almost achieved, with only a handful of cases in Afganistan and Pakistan reported last year.

As I was sitting in the enormous, magnificent ballroom awaiting the arrival of our Governor, the Honourable Linda Dessau, AC, who is also the patron of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, I was musing first, about how difficult it must be to get cobwebs from the enormously high ceiling, then I thought of the incredible contribution the architect, William Wardell has made to Melbourne in designing this building.

Everyone leaves their mark, in their own brief history of time, and Stephen Hawking certainly made his. I do believe he will be talked in circles along side or even ahead of Einstein, in years to come.

In our own small way, we all leave a mark.

An exciting project funded by council and the Victorian Planning Authority, which has been given the endearing name of Woni Proud, a phrase originally coined by a local Wonthaggi Secondary College student, launched last week.

Its objective is to engage community members

and business owners to lead small-scale projects to change the look and feel of Wonthaggi.

The student went on to achieve dux of the school and is now studying at Melbourne University. Like many young people who leave Bass Coast to study, she maintains a strong connection to her community and was last year invited to present a petition to the Minister for Education to fund the Wonthaggi Education Precinct. Certainly a mark to be proud of.

The Cowes to Stony Point car ferry draft business case has been released for public consultation and the community response has been significant. The conversation is happening!

Over the long weekend and earlier this week, open-house drop in sessions were attended by hundreds of residents and visitors. We are delighted with the level of community engagement on the car ferry and I cannot emphasise enough that we are listening and will continue to listen to your feedback.

For more information on the car ferry and to have your say, I urge you to go to www.basscoast.vic.gov. au/carferry Finally I would like to acknowledge someone else who has made their mark. Jeff Lloyd, the recently retired chair of Phillip Island Nature Parks Board has for eight years, significantly contributed to the preservation, protection and enhancement of Phillip Island.

Council has had a close working relationship with Jeff and the board, and is delighted that that will continue in Jeff’s new role as chair with Parks Victoria board.

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Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Burra artists show off THE inaugural exhibition of the Burra Artists opened at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra, recently.

inspired,” he said.

“They are so helpful too. You can ask how a technique is achieved and they are happy to show you.

It’s just so good.”

In opening the exhibition, Bruce Plant, a recThe exhibition is a culmination of efforts from ognised artist, thanked everyone for attending and established artists and those who are new to artistic encouraged those present to talk to the artists about endeavours. their work and provide feedback.

Burra Artists started three years ago, after a “It is through talking and listening to what people founding member was given a blank canvas for a have to say that we find inspiration to continue our birthday present. work. Everyone sees something different in a work He had never painted before, but took the oppor- of art,” he said. tunity to learn something new and challenging.

The exhibition is open at Coal Creek until March Another of the members new to painting, David 28 and most works are for sale.

Doyle, said the Burra Artists had helped him learn Burra Artists meet at the Baptist Church hall in more about art and assisted him on his journey.

Mine Road, Korumburra on the fourth Thursday of “Everyone was so helpful. You surround yourself the month at 7pm. Newcomers are welcome and bewith these talented people and you can’t help but be ginners are encouraged.

Excited children: from left, St Laurence Primary School students Gyan, Amber, Archer and Khloe are looking forward to the 2018 school fete to be held on Friday, March 23.

Excitement rises for fete “It’s just going to be a lot of fun,” she said.

ST Laurence’s Primary School’s biggest “We’re thrilled with the sponsorship and the fundraising event, the fete, is back again level of support from businesses in town.” this month.

Children and families can look forward to seeWith all new rides including a haunted house built by the Grade 5 and 6 students, a jumping castle, the chair-o-plane and a dunk tank, this fete is one not to miss.

There will be lots of delicious food, Devonshire tea and great coffee and drinks at the Leongatha school.

Mystery jars are usually a huge hit according to principal Kate Dourley.

ing the animal farm and reptile display.

Local sporting groups will be putting demonstrations on in the gymnasium.

Activities such as the side show alley, market stalls, spinning wheel, raffles, face painting, live music and the trackless train is sure to keep the family entertained for the afternoon.

The fete is on Friday, March 23 starting at 3.30pm and finishing up around 7.30pm.

On show: from left, members of Burra Artists now exhibiting at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum are Ian Wilkinson, Kevin Eaton, Tom Browne, Bruce Plant, Lois Wust, David Doyle and Jenny McPhee.

Play mixes with seriousness of life THE innocence of a child is the backdrop for Kerry Spokes in an exhibition exploring the modern world of politics, war, gender identity and other complex themes.

cians and the grown-up world.

Employing printmaking, drawing and watercolour as her medium, the reoccurring images of androgynous children suspended in spontaneous poses and complete immersion in their imaginary worlds are a staple of Spokes’ creative vision.

Alongside sits another body of work of which Her next exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery is Lost in Reverie - Kerry Spokes from March 22 to Spokes is well known for: employing her other creative passion of digital collage.

April 16.

Using apps on her iPad or iPhone, she weaves a The community is invited to an opening event at the gallery this Friday, March 23 between 6pm and story into each piece she creates.

Spokes uses photographs she has taken on her iP8pm.

Using images of children at play or ‘lost in rev- hone along with downloaded free to use imagery to erie’, Spokes portrays these ideas with an honesty, build her digital work depicting portraits or figures in clarity and innocence not shown by the media, politi- the landscape with a twist, using visual quips for the viewer to interpret.

ch r a Friday 23 M Fascinating take: Walking on Stilts – iPhoneography, an example of the insightful work Creative mind: Kerry Spokes is presenting in Kerry Spokes’ exhibition, Lost in Reverie at her Fish Creek exhibition space, Gecko to open at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek, Studio Gallery. this Friday.

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Four to walk Learning is fun at Luna Park 100km, 48 hrs us to give it a go,” Xavier said.

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LEONGATHA Secondary College students visited Melbourne theme park, Luna Park, all in the name of learning recently.

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Flowers turn heads at Welshpool THE annual Welshpool and District Horticultural Society’s autumn show at the Welshpool Hall was a blooming success.

While the autumn show had a distinct focus on dahlias, there were many other cut flowers on display, as well as pot plants, fruit and vegies, floral art, photos and home produce, such as jams and sauces.

The theme was water is life and the colour of interest was blue. A number of classes referenced the colour and theme.

This year, the show hosted the Dahlia Society of Victoria Rural Championship, won by Dennis and Jean Zietsman.

Jean and Dennis also won the best

vase of dahlias with a vase of ‘Gay Twinkle’.

Gary Kipps won best dahlia in show with ‘Jan Lennon’, Trish Newby won the progressive dahlias award and Megan Sharrock won the novice dahlias award.

The local resident award went to Carol Bennet and the best rose exhibit was shown this year by Jane Millard.

In Class B, Jeanette Burgess won best exhibit with her ginger plant.

Other trophy winners in Class B included Arie Bos and Prue Fleming.

The best exhibit in Class C was Prue Fleming with her sweet peas.

Other trophy winners in the class included Arie Bos, Elizabeth Robertson, Rosslyn McPherson and Rob Gyles.

In Class D, the best exhibit was won by Joan Thomas with a maidenhair fern. Other trophy winners included Sharon Jones and Jane Millard.

Marilyn Mackie was awarded best exhibit for floral art, while Terry Joseph picked up the best use of colour award.

Susan Schumann won the best exhibit in the fruit and vegetable section with her tomatoes. Other trophy winners included Jan Gyles, Rod Grylls, Lyndel Shields and Arie Bos. Jan Gyles won the best exhibit in the home garden produce class and Jane Millard won the best exhibit in the photography section.

Prue Fleming’s pear/pair party creation won the public choice award.

Delightful dahlia: Gary Kipps from Hazel Park and his granddaughter Brydee Shanks from Agnes were at the Welshpool and District Horticultural Society’s annual autumn show, to celebrate Mr Kipps’ success. Mr Kipps won best dahlia of the show. He has been growing dahlias for around 40 years and showing them at Welshpool for around 10.

Great growers: from left, Welshpool and District Horticultural Society members Pat Fraser, Prue Fleming and Yvonne Williams were once again blown away by the quality of the entries into the autumn show, held at Welshpool recently.

Red Cross needs you THE Red Cross has issued an urgent call for Emergency Service volunteers in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland areas.

When emergency events occur, Red Cross Emergency Service volunteers Looking lovely: Hanneke Voorzaat from Buffalo and Paula De Rooy from are there to assist the local Holland were enjoying the recent Welshpool and District Horticultural Soci- community.

Throughout March and ety’s annual autumn show.

April, Red Cross Emergency Services is calling for skilled and motivated people to be trained as Emergency Services volunteers.

Red Cross Emergency Services spokesperson Graeme Lowe said you never know when or where an emergency event may occur.

Things are changing and it’s not just fires and floods that are the norm these days.

“It’s important there are local people organised and trained as Red Cross volunteers to help the community prepare prior to an emergency event occurring and then respond when needed,” he said.

“Communities can take a long time to recover from the effect of an emergency and Red Cross is an organisation that is there when needed.

“Emergency Services volunteering is very community focused. It’s a great way to get to know people, ETHAN Alexander McKnight was born on February 21 at Leongatha Hospi- but also helps in building the resilience of your com-

tal. Ethan is the first baby for Ryan and Cindy McKnight of Meeniyan.

munity for when disaster strikes.

“Our experience shows us that many volunteers are eager to be trained and be highly engaged with emergency services. There are a range of training opportunities opened to volunteers to further develop their skills and meet on a regular basis with their emergency service team.”

Local volunteers could also be called upon to help support other communities throughout the state and at times interstate when an emergency occurs.

Queensland is one such location where Red Cross has deployed its expertise in support over the years.

Some things Red Cross Emergency Services volunteers might do are: • speaking and informing community groups and individuals about how to prepare for a disaster; • registering displaced evacuees; • provide practical and emotional support during a disaster; and • door to door visits in affected communities after a disaster to check how people are coping.

Red Cross will be holding three Emergency Services information sessions in San Remo, Foster and Leongatha and these sessions are a great opportunity to find out more and ask questions.

To find out more, come along to one of the following information sessions: Thursday, April 26 at 7pm, San Remo CFA Fire Station, 69 Genista Street; Friday, April 27 at 7pm, Foster CFA Fire Station, 75 Main Street; and

Sunday, April 29 at 2pm, Leongatha CFA Fire Station, 93 Bair Street.

RSVP to Graeme Lowe 0439 300 516 or toll free 1800 232 969 or express your interest online at www.redcross.org.au/ volunteerregister

Milpara Community House news MILPARA was proud to enter a team in the Relay for Life held at Korumburra on the weekend.

It was a fun night celebrating and recognising cancer survivors, patients and carers while raising funds to support such an important cause.

It was also a time to honour the memories of those we have lost to cancer, cancer touches so many lives.

The Cancer Council do a wonderful job with the money raised going towards cancer research, prevention, information and support.

We would also like to thank the event organisers, these events take a lot of time and effort and we appreciate your work on behalf of our community.

We have just finalised all the activities and wonderful things we have coming up in term two. The program should be available on our website by the end of the week at www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au.

Mental illnesses are common in the Australian Community with one in five Australians aged 16 to 85 experiencing some form of a common mental illness.

Unfortunately a lot of people do not follow up in getting the right help. Milpara is hosting a workshop called Understanding Mental Illness on Tuesday, May 15 (evening) and May 3 (morning). These workshops aim to break down stigma and support participants in taking action to create community change.

The workshops are interactive and include information sharing, a lived experience presentation, group discussions and practical exercises.

For bookings please call Milpara 5655 2524 or drop and visit us at 21 Shellcot Road, Korumburra.

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Mr Mickan, also fondly known as Mr Silage, retired after being with the Victorian Government at Ellinbank since 1971.

He was involved in many research projects concerning dairy beef, dairy heifers, calves and bull beef.

While managing the farm at Ellinbank, he became heavily involved in silage research, moving into the role of statewide fodder conservation specialist.

Becoming a leading pasture specialist, Mr Mickan was involved in the development and delivery of many statewide programs including: the Soils and Fertiliser Program, TopFodder Silage, Project 3030, Adaptive Forage Planning and Feeding Pastures for Profit.

Dr Horton said, “Frank was awarded a Public Service Medal in the 2015 Australia Day honours for outstanding public service to the primary industry sector in Victoria, through the introduction New phase: senior Ellinbank dairy exten- of strategies to improve dairy farming practices.

“Frank’s work had a significant impact on the sion officer Greg O’Brien has retired.

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Farming Insight * VLE Leongatha

Family fun: Darby, Aidan and Archie Smyth were with their grandpa Gary Milroy from Boorool at the Leongatha VLE store sale last Thursday, where Mr Milroy bought a few cattle.

Top vealers make 333c NUMBERS jumped and all the export buyers were back and operating.

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There was a much larger showing of grown steers of various weights, competition remained steady and prices held firm across all grades of heavy steers.

The beef and dairy cows rose by 2c to 4c and Friesian bullocks were 4c to 8c/kg better. Lighter weight trade cattle were in limited supply and processor competition was very strong on the handful of top vealer calves.

The vealers ranged from 270c to a top of 333c for a few heavy weighted well presented types, while the bulk of the well shaped vealers made over 300c/kg and went to the processors. The yearling steers were scarce with the best of them reaching 305c/kg.

The yearling heifers C and D muscled ranged from 230c to 278.6c, to average 255c/kg for the C3’s.

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$1396.92 $1070.16 $1269.36 $1019.82 $1019.20 $934.70

230.0 225.0 220.0 220.0 220.0 218.0

$1368.50 $1361.25 $1633.50 $1210.00 $1232.00 $1493.50

250.0 240.0 238.6 235.0 231.6 230.0

$1800.00 $2232.00 $2051.96 $2491.00 $2443.38 $1920.50

VLE Store sale Thursday, March 15

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A/C BURRABADEEN & NARDOO – PROPERTY SOLD 720 WALKERVILLE ROAD, TARWIN LOWER Due to the sale of this renowned property by Elders, this is a complete clearing sale of all machinery and equipment of excellent quality and condition.

John Deere Tractor 6125R (2014) 4x4 with H340 front end loader, 2500hrs; John Deere Tractor 6520 (2005) 115hp 4x4 with self-levelling 741 front end loader, quick hitch, GPS & new tyres, 5900hrs; Triton GLXR Ute, 2013, 48,000kms; John Deere 960 round baler (2014) exc. cond. with Silvan 200ltr inoculant dispenser; John Deere 830 Moco mower conditioner 3mtr, 1000pto, exc. cond (2014); Kuhn GA 7501 6mtr rotary rake, exc. cond. (2014); Kuhn HRP303 power harrows with air seeder (exc. cond.); Gold Acres 21 meter boom spray outfit 'special' 3000ltr & hydraulic auto fold out; John Deere Gator 855D (2014) diesel 4x4; Munro post rammer with auger; Berends chisel plough, 9 tyne, 3mtr; Aitchison tyre roller, 3 mtr; Berends grader blade 8ft self-levelling wheel x 2 ; Berends drain digger (large); Berends slasher 6ft; Suzuki King quad 4x4 400 AS motor bike; Suzuki 125, 2 wheel motorbike, 2 stroke (exc. cond.); Box Thorn Puller, quick hitch; Silvan trailing weed wiper 3mtr, 100ltr; Silvan 800ltr spray outfit, 6mtr boom & hose reels; Soft Hands Hustler system 10 front mount “Euro Hitch”; Soft Hands Hustler system 10 rear mount x 2; Hustler System 10 rear rollout bale feeder; Berends pipe layer; Self levelling ripper/planter; Truck V8 diesel with 24ft tray (no R.W) ideal for hay; tandem trailer 10x5 with crate; hay trailerx2; 100ltr ute spray outfit; Silvan Select 70ltr MB spray unit with boom; John Deere Tractor weights; Smudger; Carry all; Ruddweigh sheep scales; portable sheep drafting race (no wheels; RPM calf marking cradle with side gates & lead up race panels (new); water cart 1000ltr; fencing trailer with spinner etc.; ringlock x 9 rolls 6-7-30; plain wire,Tyeasy; assorted plain and barb wire; pine posts & strainers; concrete 'coffin' troughs 16ft long x9 with ball lids; assorted gates; square bale feeders; lick troughs; ute canopy frame; electric fence, reels, posts & assorted sundries; Gentech generator; Karcher pressure cleaner; chain saws x5; compressor; Inverter welder; assorted power tools and other tools; square pumps; chains; ladders; assorted pipe & fittings; dehorners; calf puller; full inventory of animal health husbandry products; assorted sundries too numerous to mention.

Outside Entries: Ford 4110 Tractor 4x4 3950 hours; Ford Tractor 3600 front wheel assist, radial tyres, new clutch & fly wheel; 1988 John Deere Tractor 315L, w/ back hoe, FEL & assorted buckets & attachments;Munro 'Teleset' post driver with heavy dolly, auger & tilt; Fiat 451 Crawler Bulldozer with 3PL & hydraulic; Krone KR1016 Round Baler; Honda 4x4 Motorbike; Stockdale air operated 50mm barb staple gun.

Terms: Number system will apply, Photo ID required; strictly cash, EFTPOS or cheque on day of sale; no buyers premium, GST where applicable, lunch and refreshments available, viewing strictly from 8am sale day.

steers made from 246c to 272c, to average 265c/kg.

Older empty heifers made from 225c to 265c/kg.

Friesian bullocks ranged from 207c to 215c/kg.

Dairy cows over 520kg were 4c dearer and made from 162c to 202c, to average 184c/kg for the D1’s. The heavy C and D muscled beef cows made from 202c to 220c, to average 213c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 213c to 250c/kg, also selling at dearer prices this week.

The next sale draw - March 21: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Landmark, 3. SEJ, 4. Alex Scott & Staff, 5. Rodwells, 6. Elders.

Sheep Sale Wednesday, March 21 and April 4 at 12pm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A CATALOGUE CONTACT

John Sunderman: 0427 482 607 Kelvin Sunderman: 0408 482 759 Email: pinora@wideband.net.au

Steers: Arawata Pastoral P/L, Arawata, 9 x $1495; B. & L. Rayner, Hiamdale, 10 x $1490; ADK Fabricators P/L, Phillip Island, 13 x $1440; L. & N. Foster, Glengarry, 1 x $1390; S. Duncan, Delburn, 9 x $1370; A. & S. Turton, Korumburra South, 13 x $1300.

Heifers: J. Copland, Yarram, 3 x $1065; M. & D. Marotti, Korumburra, 3 x $1060; C. & M. Tumino, Leongatha, 9 x $1060; R. & C. Donat, Wonthaggi, 18 x $1045; G.A. & C.S. Dick, Glen Forbes, 2 x $1020; G. & V. Anderson, Wonga Wonga, 2 x $1000.

Cows: Sheridan and Partners, Traralgon, 12 x $1260.

Cow and calf: T.J. & S.G. Cuff, Jumbunna, 1 x $1340; L.C. & L.G. Chowan, Trida, 3 x $1230; R.G. & J. Franklin, Yinnar / Narracan South, 3 x $1230.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - PAGE 37

Farming Insight Outstanding phenotype, impressive performance AS with life itself, once in a while extraordinary things take place that change the breeding objectives of the beef industry that are considered to be the norm.

A case in hand is that of Texas Mount K002, a young sire bred by the Mayne family of Queensland and heavily used through artificial insemination and embryo transfer ET programs that have the Angus breed talking.

Texas Mount K002 is now four years of age and boasts an impressive phenotype, which is underpinned by sound structure, enormous body length, easy calving and produces progeny with very soft skin.

Combine this with his outstanding data, Texas Mount K002 rates in the top one percent percen-

tile of the whole Angus breed for all selection indexes and is also equally suited for domestic and grass production, as well as self-replacing herds.

He also rates in the top five percent of the Angus breed for calving ease and inter muscular fat IMF (marbling). Combined with outstanding growth, carcass weight, scrotal size and short gestation length, he is the bull for now and the future.

He literally ticks almost every breeding objective box there is, with his progeny well suited to either pasture production systems in Gippsland or high performance in the feed lot environment.

Texas Mount K002 will have at least 10, 18 to 20 month old sons available for sale at the Yancowinna Autumn Bull Sale to be held on property at Cape Paterson on Monday, March 26 at 1pm.

Plant to suit your business

By Dale Grey, seasonal risk agronomist, Agriculture Victoria AS the short lived summer La Niña slowly dies, there are very few signs of note for the coming months.

The undersea ocean in the western Pacific is warmer at depth - a result of reversed trade winds in the first week of February.

We have seen this two other times in the last five years, and it doesn’t guarantee an El Niño at all.

We would need to see a lot more trade wind reversals in the western Pacific to get that to happen.

Historically, about 50 percent of the time La

Niña’s have backed up with another one in the next year, so this can’t be ruled out either.

Models are mostly sitting on the fence for oceanic and rainfall predictions in the next one to six Top class: Texas Mount K002 as a three year old. There will be at least 10, 18 to 20 month months, which is common in this lower predictold sons available for sale at the Yancowinna Autumn Bull Sale at Cape Paterson on Monday, ability time of the year. Model skill varies from March 26. poor to medium at this time.

There is, however, a greater consensus towards average to warmer temperatures.

I suggest making planting decisions at this stage on things other than forecasts, in other words, business as usual, and concentrate on stored soil moisture for crop choice decisions.

To see Dale’s seasonal risk modelling in more detail, subscribe at http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/ agriculture/weather-and-climate/newsletters

BRED FOR GIPPSLAND CONDITIONS Profit by Choice … Not Chance

AUTUMN SALE

MONDAY MARCH 26 2018 @1PM 35 Working age bulls Sons of: Texas Mount K002 Sydgen Black Pearl 2006 Rennylea Edmund E11 Te Mania Emperor E343 EF Complement 8088 Millah Murrah Kingdom K35 Musgrave Big Sky

CAPE PATERSON VICTORIA Dennis Ginn 0412 317 360 Rob Ewing 0423 960 171

Selling up: Julie and Stuart Schmidt from Foster were selling some Euro cross steers at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday and were hoping for a good return.

YANCOWINNA ANGUS Breeding Quality Beef

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Join us for an on-farm information day When: Tuesday March 27 at 10.30am Where: Murray & Lisa Huitson’s Farm, 16A Campbell Rd, Kernot, Vic, 3979 Speakers include Matt Aitkenhead, ABS Technical Services Lunch provided

Contact Brian Enbom 0459 239 344 Gary Jones 0428 621 957

Getting girls: Jane Bennett from Mirboo North was at the Leongatha VLE store sale last Thursday, hoping to buy a few heifers.

1800 ABS BULL www.absglobal.com/au

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Peter Williams, Datagene Shane Gardiner, Mt Gambier farmer

Ray Kennedy 0458 227 277 Matt Aikenhead 0447 583 311

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APPRENTICE CABINETMAKER Rural Merchandise Salesperson PERMANENT - FULL TIME Monday - Friday Saturday mornings (rostered) An exciting opportunity exists to join a locally owned and operated independent rural merchandise business. Our preferred applicant will have extensive sales experience in agriculture and be willing to go that extra mile to achieve the success we desire.

The purpose of this role is to provide agricultural advisory and sales service to farm clients and to build business partnerships with our existing customer base and the potential to bring new customers into our business through the provision of sound technical advice. To be successful, you will possess strong interpersonal skills, be enthusiastic and self motivated with a sales focus.

Key requirements and responsibilities: • Proven rural sales, merchandising and marketing skills to continue strengthening an exciting customer base • Commitment to value-add for our clients with exceptional customer service • Vibrant can do attitude with a commitment to make a positive contribution to the existing team • Sound written and verbal communication skills • Hold a Current drivers licence • Medium Rigid or above truck licence, forklift licence would be preferred but not essential An application addressing the selection criteria listed can be sent to: Email: info@leonrs.com.au Post: Leongatha Rural Supplies P.O. Box 306 Leongatha Vic 3953 Salary Range to be negotiated in line with experience & qualifications Any questions please call: Caine Salmon 0409 436 242 Applications close Tuesday 10th April 2018.

Local business looking to put on an apprentice to commence April 2018 Email applications to: hemview@gmail.com

by March 23

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER LEONGATHA AREA

We are seeking a suitably qualified person.

Please mail your CV/Resumé Bus Driver Position P.O. Box 14 Fish Creek 3959

Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted ICU/PICU experience preferred but not essential Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun!

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

Reptile wrangler: Fish Creek’s Neil Arnup has been catching snakes for people around South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Latrobe Valley for more than 10 years.

Start a career with The Star as a

CADET JOURNALIST You will be paid on the job as you train with us for a cadetship.

This is a great opportunity to begin your career and work and live in South Gippsland.

An interest in being part of a vibrant community would be an advantage.

The position will commence immediately.

All enquiries can be directed to: Helen Bowering, manager on 5662 2294.

Resumés to: helen@thestar.com.au

by Tuesday, April 3 The Star will contact only those applicants required for an interview

Managing Director Build a collegiate culture Expand regional and industry partnerships Drive innovation and revenue growth

Federation Training is a multi-campus facility located at Bairnsdale, Sale, Fulham, Lakes Entrance, Traralgon, Morwell, Leongatha, Yallourn, Warragul and Chadstone. It provides a unique approach to the delivery of a range of courses.

Building on over 85 years’ experience in training and education Federation Training provides improved opportunities and outcomes for vocational education students across Gippsland and South Eastern Victoria.

For more information visit: federationtraining.edu.au

FISH Creek’s Neil Arnup has been a hero to many locals who have stumbled across snakes for more than 10 years.

Mr Arnup is the local fulltime snake catcher for South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Latrobe Valley.

From snakes found in ceilings, sheds and gardens to snakes found in the middle of town, classrooms and vehicles, Mr Arnup has experienced the lot.

For the 48 years prior to catching snakes, Mr Arnup has been in many different occupations, such as milking cows on a dairy farm for 16 years to working as a track manager and curator at Stony Creek Racing Club for 10 years, to working on a beef farm and on his own farm.

After five or six months of only working on his own farm, Mr Arnup decided he needed to do something else.

“I thought to myself, ‘whatever it is I do next, it’s going to be something I have never done before’,” he said.

“There was an advertisement in the local paper for a three day snake handling course in Bairnsdale which I decided to do.”

Mr Arnup told The Star a story of something that happened to him a little while back.

“I woman rang me up one day and told me there was a snake in her backyard,” he said.

“She asked me how much it would cost for me to come and get it and she told me ‘no way am I paying that’.

“She hung up and a while after she called me back

LOTE TEACHER

The foundations have been established to enable a visionary executive to lead Federation Training on the next stage of its journey. The organisation is seeking a values-based and entrepreneurial Managing Director (MD) with the drive, experience and commercial acumen to lead Federation Training as it embarks on its next phase of sustainable growth in a highly competitive market. The MD will play a key role in continuing to build and strengthen the Federation Training brand in regional Victoria whilst further developing its national and international presence.

• Teacher – 0.4 FTE LOTE, permanent part- me An exci ng opportunity is available for an innova ve educator to deliver an engaging LOTE curriculum (in your specialist language) at both Phillip Island Village School and Koonwarra Village School.

Both Village Schools approach learning by suppor ng the development of independence, decision-making and self-regula on.

We are looking for a crea ve and energe c VIT registered professional to work alongside our children in a flexible and responsive learning environment.

The posi on is available for commencement as soon as possible and the role has the poten al to expand to other learning areas for the right candidate. There is flexibility about the days of the week and how that will be scheduled at each school.

Applica ons close Tuesday 03 April 2018

Reporting to the Chair and Board, the Managing Director will lead and empower the Executive team to focus on providing high quality education programs and outstanding outcomes for students, while ensuring the achievement of strategic and operational goals to develop and grow the business.

The ideal candidate will be a highly strategic and future-focussed senior executive with experience or an understanding of the VET, education, or related sectors. Demonstrating the ability to deliver growth and quality outcomes in a rapidly changing environment, the new MD will bring contemporary people management skills, exceptional public relations capabilities and excellent financial literacy. An inspirational, energetic and collaborative leader, the successful candidate will be able to drive the strategic agenda, foster operational excellence and deliver outstanding educational outcomes across the organisation. The new MD must be cognisant of the issues and opportunities facing the Gippsland region and the critical role Federation Training plays in skilling and empowering the community and possess a strong understanding of the Victorian TAFE sector.

To apply – send your application to fedmd@fisherleadership.com, quoting reference FDTmdi0218 and addressing your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.

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Neil’s a snake catching legend

Visit www.pivillageschool.org.au (join the team page) or www.koonwarravillageschool.org (news page) for a position description.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@koonwarravillageschool.org Phone Fiona McKenzie (School Coordinator) 0409 172 812 to arrange a visit or for more information.

explaining that her husband had got the snake and that it was actually a rubber snake the neighbours had put in their yard. It was quite funny. ” Mr Arnup has had many unique experiences.

One time he was called out to a job and asked to pick up a drop tail lizard.

“I have to assess each person when I come onto the property and I will never do anything if someone has a shovel in their hand,” he said.

“After I catch the snake, I have to let it go again and it’s difficult because we’re not allowed to release them onto private property or into national park.

“We also aren’t allowed to take them out of their environment.”

Adrenaline rushes are a huge part of snake catching, according to Mr Arnup.

“I don’t have a lot of control when it comes to the amount of adrenaline I get in my system each time,” he said.

“Sometimes I will catch a huge snake and feel hardly any, and other times I will catch a small one and feel a lot.

“I never know how I will react afterwards.”

Mr Arnup said he has been interested in snakes since he was young.

“As a child I always went looking for them but I was never interested in killing them,” Mr Arnup said.

“I love what I do because I get to meet lots of interesting people and for anyone who is interested in doing it, I would advise there is no point in doing it if you’re just in it for the money.”

PART TIME ASSISTANT FINANCE BUSINESS MANAGER AT WONTHAGGI PRIMARY SCHOOL 18 Billson Street, Wonthaggi

3 days per week (15.8 hrs) Fixed Contract 16/4/18 – 21/12/18 Duties & Responsibilities: • Assist preparation of annual budgets, regular financial statements • Assist the accounting processes of the school, ensuring all funds are accounted for, management of creditors, banking, fund raising activities, etc • Reporting to School Council • Co-ordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings, equipment, assets register • Manage recruitment procedures • Provide administrative support, including student enrolments/transfers • Assist with sick bay, general office task • Full details of job description are available: www.recruitment online - Job #1115889.

Skills & Experience: • Excellent computer skills, Cases21 Finance and Administration an advantage • Firm knowledge of Finance, compliant with DET and Treasury Regulations • Able to follow processors with attention to detail • Self-motivated and confident • The ability to multi task in a busy environment • Excellent verbal & written communication Please send your resumé to Robyn Spargo on email: wonthaggi.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au, or apply through the recruitment online website.

Applications close at midnight 23rd March, 2018

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - PAGE 39

public notice Scots Pioneer Church 1230 Mardan Road, Mardan South

Landmark Foster is recruiting Do you have a passion for excellence in customer service, agriculture, are self-motivated, success driven and enjoy leading and working in a team, then we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking a full time Rural Merchandising Manager with a proven record and skills in the following areas: • Rural merchandising & sales • Inventory and stock management • Negotiation and relationship building • Business management • Advanced financial and computer skills • Agronomy, heavy duty truck, fork lift and AgSafe licences, an advantage Applicants please send a cover letter along with your curriculum vitae to: The Recruitment Manager, sevagg13@gmail.com or 6 Power Street, Foster 3960.

For more information please contact Sylvia on 0407 990 810. Applications close at COB on Wednesday 4th April, 2018.

Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon March 25th at 2pm

public notice

MOWERS

LEONGATHA

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.

Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

from his experience in the Royal Flying Doctor Service Supported by the U3A Choir & community singing Afternoon tea is served.

All welcome

livestock

MARINE LICENCE COURSE

Wednesday, April 4 6pm - 10pm

Presentation by Dr Chris Perry

for sale

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

Southern Smiles Dental is now accepting applications for the following positions: Available position: • Full Time Qualified • Part time Qualified - 4 days a week • Traineeship Certificate III Dental Assisting Trainees will learn dental nursing on the job and at the completion of the program you will receive a certificate III in Dental Assisting.

Your ability to work in a proactive team environment is essential with a hard working attitude.

Location: Leongatha & Foster, Victoria Applications close: 5pm Friday 6th April 2018 For further information please contact Brooke Dessent on (03) 5682 2696 or Ella McCall on (03) 5662 0040.

Please forward a cover letter with attached resume to: Southern Smiles Dental 25 Bair Street Leongatha 3953 Or email to southernsmilesleongatha@gmail.com

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL WONTHAGGI Vacancy Education Support Officer – Finance Part-time fixed-term Maternity leave replacement 16 April 2018 until 28 January 2019 Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the part time fixed term position of Education Support Officer with a strong finance role.

The successful applicant will have finance experience and relevant formal qualifications will be an advantage.

Please contact the school office on 5672 1052 for further application information.

Applications Close: 4pm Friday 23 March 2018 This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

Volunteers needed for: Good Friday Appeal Leongatha Door Knock Date: Friday 30th of March Time: Registration 9.00am Collecting 9.30am – 4.00pm Meeting at: Leongatha CFA station What to bring: Yourself and ID, preferably a driver's licence For more information please call: The Uncle Bobs Club on (03) 9335 6300 CFA will have vehicles out collecting on the day.

Please keep an eye out to donate.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at: 4 Victoria Street, Korumburra VIC 3950. Being CA 25A S3 Parish of Korumburra Township.

The application is for a permit to: Change of use to Library and reduce (waive) the car parking requirement.

The applicant for the permit is: South Gippsland Shire Council.

The Application Reference Number is: 2018/35.

You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority - South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953, Telephone: 5662 9200. This can be done during office hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm) and is free of charge.

Applications are also available to be viewed on Council's Website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing • include the reasons for the objection and • state how the objector would be affected.

If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 4 April 2018. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

used vehicles

TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 2006 NISSAN PATROL Turbo 4.2 KS 271595, RWC Rego ZOP425 10 months rego Bluetooth Reverse camera Set of mud tyres $31,000 neg.

Selling because working overseas.

Ph: 0400 293 407 TOYOTA HILUX dual cab, 2002, 3.0L, (PNDCK1), $7,000.

Service history. Ph: 0402-863720, 56624137.

wanted to buy

HAY for sale. Small bales, about 400, will separate, $8 each, Poowong area. Ph: 5659-2087.

HAY, small squares, new season’s, shedded, no weeds, $8 each; 164 5x4 rounds, $77 each inc GST. Mardan 56641320, 0428-999691.

HOUSE - 2 bedroom, Leongatha.

Ph: 5644-3310 (or leave message).

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.

meetings

wanted to rent

garage sales

GARAGE SALE 18 Norview Drive Leongatha SATURDAY MARCH 24 8am - 12.30pm Huge craft and jewellery supplies clearance, furniture, baby goods, household items, exercise equipment

meetings

NERRENA PUBLIC HALL AGM NOTICE IS GIVEN OF THE NERRENA PUBLIC HALL AGM TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 28TH MARCH 2018 AT 7.30PM The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) nor more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Nerrena Public Hall for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on the 25th May 2018.

All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Dept of Environment, Land, Water & Planning Office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary Tina Allen on 5664 2326 or 0429 642 326.

tenders

in The Star!

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS

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

SCOOTER, deluxe mobile, large black, with battery charger.

For pick-up, $2,800. Ph: 5663-5366.

BAG A BARGAIN

tenders

Subcontractors and Suppliers pricing the following:

DOG KENNEL. Large. PVC. Great condition. Roof removable for easy cleaning. Leongatha. $50. Ph. 0407 835 338.

BABY FURNITURE. White wooden change table with shelves & mattress in good condition. $20. Ph. 0418 591 195.

BED SIDE TABLES. Single only. Excellent condition.

One drawer. Timber with metal legs. 430. Ph. 0459 298 162.

BED SIDE LAMP. Single only. Excellent. $10. Ph. 0459 298 162.

FIREWOOD. Dry cypress. 1 to 2 tonne. Mostly cut up.

Lot for $30. Ph. 5664 0037.

SOFA BED/COUCH. Fold out. Excellent condition. $50.

Ph. 0466 965 992.

CLOTHES DRYER. Hoover. Good condition. $40.

Ph. 0400 369 516.

CARPET. Grey, used, in good order. Approx 23’x15’. $50. Ph. 5674 1317. evenings.

SUIT CASE. Medium brown. On spinner wheels.

Antler brand. Excellent condition. $45. Ph. 5674 1317. evenings.

LAPTOP BAG. With shoulder strap. Padded and multiple pockets. $15. Ph. 0414 948 392.

CHRYSTAL DARQUE. Cordial set, decanter & 6 liquer glasses. Still in box & never used. $50.

Ph. 0414 948 392.

EXERCISE BIKE. Working order however pulse/heart rate sensors not working. $50. Pick up from Wonthaggi.

Ph. 0403 037 403 text only.

FRIDGE. Frigidair 270. Cycle defrost. 7 shelves. Veggie draw. H 1600 x W 530 x D 550, Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 3585.

SPRAY TANK. Mounted in 3PL frame. Heavy duty. $50.

Ph. 5674 1904.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER. 9Kg dry chemical B.E type. Fully tested and refilled 2017. Can deliver Leongatha area. $30. Ph. 0447 686 286.

TV CORNER UNIT. Chrome/Black Glass. 3 shelves.

Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0417 673 581.

BEANIE KIDS TEDDIES. Lots available. $2 each. Ph. 5662 5027 after 7pm.

HANGING LIGHT. 3 branch with chain frosted pattern shades. $25. Ph. 5658 1159.

CRYSTAL CABINET. Half moon shape. Plain glass.

Leadlight. Fair condition. $50. Ph. 5655 1264.

LIFE JACKET PFD2. Fits 60kg plus. Excellent condition. $35. Ph. 0438 802 006.

SURF ROD. Jarvis Walker Devil 750 reel. $50. Ph. 0438 802 006.

JUICER. Black & Decker Super. Good for sauce making. $20. Ph. 5662 3633.

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GREENWOOD (nee Beard) - Frances Audrey (Audrey).

22.04.1924 - 13.03.2018 Passed away peacefully at Mirboo North. Aged 93.

Beloved wife of George (dec).

Loving mother of Sally and John (dec), Susan and Sam, Thomas and Wendy, and Roger.

Much loved grandmother of Caitlin, James, Estella and Angelique.

Holding you in our hearts.

GREENWOOD Audrey.

Our dearest Aunt Aud passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

Much loved by her Atkinson and Allaway families. Always very involved in our lives.

There has always been the milking, the get togethers, the gardening and the love.

MILDENHALL - Arthur Alexander (Tarz).

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on 14.03.2018, aged 85 years.

Much loved and loving husband of Jan. Adored father and father-in-law of Ray and Rosie, Judy and Rod, George and Tracey, Bruce (dec), Pam and Kevin, Diane, Michelle, Jenny and John and Marina.

Loving Grandpa of 16 and Grandpa Tarz of 7.

You will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts Tarz.

GREENWOOD - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Frances Audrey (Audrey) Greenwood will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Mirboo North on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 commencing at 1pm.

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HOLWERDA - Tammy Margaret.

Passed away peacefully March 13, 2018.

Aged 42.

No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you’ll always be there.

A stoic fighter till the end, may your body rest peacefully now.

Love and strength to Michael, Bryce and Aiden.

From your loving family, Lipke (mum) and Bill (dec), Gerda and Arie, Margaret and Ron (dec),Rhonda and Godfrey, Bill and Anna, and families.

HOLWERDA (nee Brown) Tammy Margaret.

27.04.1975 - 13.03.2018 Much loved wife of Michael for 20 years.

Very caring mother of Bryce and Aiden.

Forever in our hearts.

Will be very much missed.

HOLWERDA (Brown) Tammy.

Oldest daughter of Robert and Yvonne Brown.

Loving wife and mother to Michael, Bryce, Aiden.

Sister and sister-in-law to Sonya, Steve, Dylan, Shea, Blake and Lara.

Sister and sister-inlaw to Mandy, Jason, Nickalas, Jarad.

After all the years of treatments and all the days of pain and tiredness, the body had just had enough.

To have you in our lives was a privilege for us and a memory we will always cherish.

Mum, Dad, Sonya, Mandy.

HOLWERDA - Tammy.

At rest now after a long illness.

The world won’t be the same, but we will always remember you, in a very special way.

Love and thoughts with Michael, Bryce and Aiden; Mandy and families.

Doug, Alison, Lochlan and Cooper.

Rest in peace.

WILLIAMS - James Garnet “Jim”.

16.01.1938 - 13.03.2018 Fiercely proud dad, father-in-law and beloved poppy to: Sharon, Mike, Jessica and Sam; Teresa, Aaron, Jasmine and Gabriella; Susan, Paul, Molly and Noah; Jason and James.

Remembered with love.

Go well into the woodlands.

Private cremation (no service at Jim’s request).

A private cremation will precede the above service.

Veterans: brothers and Vietnam War veterans, John and Jim Dowson, were at the Wonthaggi RSL for the veterans’ luncheon on Thursday.

HOLWERDA A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Tammy Margaret Holwerda will be held at the Dakers Centre, 23 Smith Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 commencing at 12pm.

A private burial will precede this service.

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Veterans share stories at luncheon THE 10th veterans’ luncheon was held at the Wonthaggi RSL on Thursday.

Organised by Wonthaggi RSL president Rod Gallagher and Inverloch RSL president Bob Sutton, the luncheon is an informal event for any ex-service person to retain connections and share stories.

The luncheons began three years ago, and 10 have been held at RSLs across the region from Koo Wee Rup to Foster.

“The primary purpose (of the luncheon) was come up with a way to engage with the younger veterans and to share common experience,” Mr Gallagher said.

“We all belonged to different units and different corps but there is a strong loyalty that transcends age.”

A Departed Comrades table was set up at the luncheon in recognition to the comrades who have passed on, identifying they were still there in spirit.

The Departed Comrades table tradition was started by two US Air Force veterans after the Vietnam War. Around 33 people attended the luncheon on Thursday.

Later this year, the Wonthaggi RSL will be honouring serviceman Duncan McNair.

Mr McNair was born in Wonthaggi and was killed War hero: Wonthaggi RSL vice president in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1969.

A memorial service will be held in June and a Micheal Shields with a framed picture of plaque will be placed at the Wonthaggi cenotaph. himself in Vietnam in 1970-71.

Display tells a story of Wonthaggi’s history 15x6 metre add on. It recently had discussion with Bass Coast Shire Council and Heritage Victoria to THE Wonthaggi Historical Society discuss extension designs.

With additional space, the museum will be able thanked Bass Coast Shire Council for its to have more in depth historical tours. The historical contribution in developing its new story- society already has a strong history with a number of schools that study the coal mining history of the boards.

Council gave the historical society a grant in town.

Cr Les Larke congratulated the historical society 2017, which led to the production of 57 storyboards.

The storyboards display photos from the his- for its storyboards, commenting that having the abiltorical society’s archives, which would usually be ity to transport historical displays is superb. tucked away in storage. Captions are printed below the photo to give people an idea of the context.

The lightweight boards can easily be stuck to a display board using Velcro, and are transportable, meaning more people will be able to see them and appreciate their historical significance.

The historical society took the storyboards to the Nyora Working Horse and Tractor Rally, as many of THE recent closure of the cafe has put the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine under the boards depict the Wonthaggi to Nyora railway.

“It is fantastic for us to be able to show what is in pressure. our collection. We thank the council for its wonderful Three months notice that the lease would be up contribution,” the historical society’s Fay Quilford. in March was given, but Parks Victoria has yet to The storyboards are just one aspect of a greater sign a new lease. plan to expand the Wonthaggi museum and better Parks Victoria said it is currently in a transition showcase its content. phase and the new café operator at the State Coal The historical society is currently working on Mine is set to start shortly. plans to extend the Railway Station museum with a Friends of the Coal Mine member Sheila Ormerod said not having a cafe had put strain on the tourist attraction, particularly in the wake of the Labour Day long weekend and upcoming the Easter long weekend.

“We still have school tours coming through and we have no food or drinks to offer them,” she said.

“We had a group come from Sale College, and they couldn’t get a drink after their travel. We still have an urn to offer coffee, but we really need to have a cafe operating.”

Ms Ormerod said it may take at least a month for the cafe to reopen.

Parks Victoria said it was working to have the cafe back up and running as soon as possible.

“Parks Victoria is working promptly to ensure a vibrant café and visitor centre operation at the site,” a spokesperson said.

History lesson: Bass Coast Shire Council “We will not have any food and beverage availdeputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari and Won- able for sale in the café area for a very limited time. thaggi’s Nola Thorpe examined the Won“However, visitors can certainly check out the thaggi Historical Society’s new storyboards fabulous cafes, restaurants and take-away outlets nearby in the township of Wonthaggi.” on Wednesday.

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Beach advocates call for more engagement that they would advocate for the public when the LOCATIONS proposed in the Cowes car business case.

“What we saw was council ramming the draft feedback is collated. ferry business case have Phillip Island business through the next stage despite clear opMs Mackenzie said the committee would reresidents up in arms. position and concerns about the proposal and the spond to the draft business plan and attend the The draft business case was released to the public following Bass Coast Shire Council’s ordinary meeting on February 21.

Feedback can be submitted until April 6.

The car ferry is a State Government funded project that will connect Cowes to the Mornington Peninsula.

The Save Our Beaches committee is ramping up its efforts to stop the car ferry terminal being built on a Cowes beach between the Cowes Yacht Club and Mussel Rocks.

Committee spokesperson Kate Mackenzie said the members had been frustrated with the consultation process, following tensions at the council meeting.

According to Ms Mackenzie, the committee wanted council to defer its decision to release the

process,” she said.

“We asked the council to extend the release of the draft business case beyond the proposed six week time frame to allow for proper community consultation. Instead they are pushing ahead with some surveys and an information stall as a mere token gesture on engagement.

“I asked consultants several times for a copy of the community engagement plan and have not received a response. I don’t believe they have a plan or are qualified to carry out this important engagement work.

“Most importantly, there is no ability for the community to influence the outcome of this project. It’s a stitch up.”

Councillors assured the gallery at the meeting

upcoming information sessions.

The committee also has a petition, which includes more than 3000 signatures. The petition calls for council to listen to residents and hear that the Cowes beach is not the right place for the terminal.

“We don’t necessarily have a view on where the terminal should go. The residents don’t oppose the car ferry; we want to preserve the beach,” Ms Mackenzie.

“We are urging council to genuinely engage with the community to come up with a solution.”

Ms Mackenzie said the committee had also called on the Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford to abandon the process and to clearly engage the community.

Pet insight: Tarwin Lower Primary School students recently learnt about caring for dogs when Agriculture Victoria staff visited.

Staff brought along an Irish Wolfhound named Millie, who was nearly as big as some students, but as she was a real softy, nervous students soon overcame their fears.

Ensuring students are safe at school, at home and in the community is a priority for Tarwin Lower Primary. Student Flynn got up close with Millie.

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Rowe wins Cowes Classic BRAVING the wild and windy weather on Sunday for the rescheduled Cowes Classic swim and run event it was Wonthaggi’s Mark Rowe first across the line and Kilcunda’s Kara Landells first for the Senior Women.

The race was rescheduled from February 3 when the race was called off after the tragic death of well known and respected Australian journalist Michael Gordon, 62, who it is believed suffered a heart attack while taking part in the ocean swim at Cowes.

The event started at 12noon and usually comprises a 500 metre swim around the Cowes Pier and a 4km run but the swim leg was reduced due to safety precautions in the choppy conditions.

The start and finish line was outside North Pier Hotel on The Esplanade.

Mr Gordon was a long-term supporter of the swim/run events on the Island and was the inaugural winner of the San Remo Channel Challenge in 1986.

There were comments after the race by competitors who said they were pleased they took part in the rescheduled event as they saw it as a tribute to Mr Gordon.

Results Mark Rowe, Senior Male, Local Resident - 0:17:46.9 Justin Tilley, Senior Male, Local Resident - 0:18:10.3 Jarrod Magann, Senior Male - 0:18:21.5 Kara Landells, Senior Female, Local Resident - 0:19:23.1 Ashlee Diston, Senior Female - 0:20:10.8 Georgia Kaye-Helmot, Senior Female, Local Resident - 0:21:04.6

Classic winners: Wonthaggi’s Mark Rowe was first across the line in Sunday’s Cowes Classic and Kilcunda’s Kara Landells was first for the women.

Great swim: Inverloch’s Georgia KayeHelmot was thrilled with her swim leg in the choppy seas during the Cowes Classic on Sunday and finished in the top three Senior Women.

Top effort: Kara Landells, Kilcunda was first for the women across the line in the Cowes Classic.

Race start: competitors line up for the start of the rescheduled Cowes Classic on Sunday.

Rough seas: brave competitors hit the water for the start of the Cowes Classic event on Sunday on Phillip Island.

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McFayden, Mal Marshall, Judy Moule, Jaye Allen-DayMIDWEEK Pennant le and Maria Cirstaudo. grand final day had arrived On Wednesday, March as Division 3(1) travelled 22, the Nominated Monthly to Leongatha for the ultiTriples will be held with kick off at 10am. mate game of the season Thursday, the club against Korumburra. will host the South West The weather was cloudy Gippsland Mid Week Bowls and a breeze across the green Group. greeted the bowlers and specThe social bowlers are tators. most welcomed to join in.

The scene was set for a There is a sheet at the close game and display of clubhouse or please call the fantastic bowling. club no later than 10am for a Inverloch teams skipped 11am start. Please be at the

by Val Davis, Lola Marsh and club no later than 10.30am if Shirley Phillipson started off playing. strong and after 15 ends, InPresentation night will be verloch was eight shots ahead held on Sunday, April 15. of Korumburra.

It will be a catered affair Korumburra continued to and names are required by chip away and by the 30th end April 6 for catering purposes. had gained a two shot lead.

There will be entertainThe teams responded to ment provided. the urging of their supporters It is the time to acknowland after 60 ends had gained edge and celebrate the club a six point lead (55-49). champions and kick back The battle began in earafter the end of the competinest over the final 15 ends tion season. Partners are most with the score moving in fawelcomed. vour of Inverloch, then KoruThe club’s annual genmburra, then back again. eral meeting will be held Val and Shirley’s teams on Wednesday, May 2, at had finished with the shots 7.30pm. down equalling the shots up Nomination forms for the so the result was a draw. position of president and four All eyes were on Lola’s directors, midweek and Satteam that was three shots urday pennant selectors and down on the 74th end. match committees are now available on the noticeboard.

The president and directors nominations close on Friday, 27 April, with voting, if needed to take place at the annual general meeting on May 2.

The pennant selectors’ nominations close on Friday, April 13, with voting, if needed commencing the week of April 16. Please consider nominating for any of these important positions within Teamwork: the Thursday social bowls winners at In- the club.

Friday will be members’ verloch were Doug Archer, Carol Hughes (Skip), Jaye night.

Allen-Dayle and Terry Orford.

Inverloch

With her team having delivered its last bowls and not holding a shot, Lola had to get three shots to draw.

Miracles do happen but not that day and Lola’s team went down by four shots.

The final score was Korumburra 66 to Inverloch 62.

Congratulations Division 3 (1) for making the grand final and providing your supporters with a reason to cheer a great display of bowling and sportsmanship.

Another pennant season comes to a close. Congratulations to the bowlers, team managers, and selection committee for giving their all during the season.

Thursday social bowlers brought 27 players to the greens for two games of 12 ends in a mixture of triples and fours.

The club welcomed visitors from Mount Martha and San Remo.

There was only one team that won both games.

Runners up with a win and a draw were the team of Maria Cirstaudo, Steve Snelling, Carol Waters and Nic Van Grunsven. Congratulations to Jaye Allen-Dayle, Terry Orford, Doug Archer and Carol Hughes.

Raffles were won by Alan

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St Leonards Pier .................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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1.55 0.27 1.63 0.47

0443 1037 1721 2300

1.54 0.22 1.63 0.50

0519 1116 1804 2341

1.52 0.21 1.60 0.54

0558 1157 1851

1.49 0.22 1.55

0022 0640 1240 1943

0.59 1.44 0.25 1.49

0107 0730 1327 2045

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

Midweek pennant THE Division 1 Midweek Pennant final was played at Inverloch in beautiful weather.

This match saw last year’s winner Leongatha off to a slow start against Phillip Island.

A jubilant Phillip Island held on to win its first flag by 11 shots thus making it a double after the Saturday team won last week.

Also played at Inverloch, Division 4 saw Foster win a good match over Phillip Island Blue by 20 shots.

Pennants and medallions were presented to the winning teams by South Gippsland Bowls Division president Ian Parks, who was especially pleased to greet his home club Foster.

Divisions 2 and 3 finals were played at Leongatha with Korumburra winning over Tarwin Lower by five shots in Division 2, and Korumburra also winning Division 3 by four shots over Inverloch 1.

Both were close, hard fought matches.

Fish Creek ANNE and Lindsay Williams Day will be held on April 8.

This is a catered day, with lunch being served between games.

All interested parties are to please contact Ferbie (5683 2284) or Tim McLean (0419 540 901) as soon as possible to facilitate catering.

This is always a very popular event and the club would not like anyone to be disappointed.

Dates to diarise: The penultimate Summer Turkey Triples will take place at Fish Creek on March 22 and all interested parties are requested to contact Ferbie (5683 2284) or Tim McLean (0419 540 901).

There will be no winter bowling at the Fish Creek Club.

The final ladies meeting before the annual general meeting will take place on March 27 in the Oberon Room at the Fish Creek Hotel at 6 pm. All lady members are asked to attend this meeting, as there will be a number of very important issues to discuss.

The general committee meeting will take place at the clubrooms on March 27 at 7 pm.

Korumburra Parlour ON Thursday, March 15, Korumburra parlour bowls matches threw up a variety of results.

Kookaburras and VRI seesawed to lead, each sharing a turn in front with VRI having its turn at the end of the match.

In comparison, The Burra took the lead on the first end and held it against Pretenders throughout.

The third game saw a rampaging Kardella demolish a fill-in Battlers team by 19 shots - in a rarity in parlour bowls.

Results: Kardella 32 defeated Battlers 13; The Burra 23 defeated Pretenders 17; VRI 20 defeated Kookaburras 17; Sicilians bye.

Parlor bowls ladder: Sicilians 20, Battlers 16, VRI 16, Kardella 14, Pretenders 12, The Burra 12, Kookaburras 6.

Twelve bias bowlers played pairs at Outtrim on Monday 12/3.

All teams won at least one game with all games having close results.

Colin and Charlie 3w + 6 ,Maurice + Mary 2w+1L even, Jenny + George 1w 2L +1 Allan + Michael 1w 2l -2, Ashley and Tricia 1w2l -4, and Harm and Lee 1w 2l -5.

Bowlers will travel to Dumbalk on Tuesday, March 20, to play in Mardan’s open night; so no bowls were played at Outtrim on Monday, March 19.

Mardan indoor THIS week there were again two teams.

The selectors did a good job with their selection of teams as there were no two game winners.

The runner up team was led by Bev Greenwood and seconded by Bert

Bright with Rob Campbell as skipper his Midas touch from last week didn’t carry over from last week.

Their score was one win and 10 ends.

The winners were Graeme Trease lead, president Denyse Menzies as second and Russell Grady as skip with a score of one win and 11ends to take out the top spot by a whisker.

Nick Rujens was amusing everyone by playing steam shovel out of Play School.

Next week, bowlers will all meet at Dumbalk with other district clubs for the opening night.

It will be on Tuesday evening rather than the usual Wednesday meeting and there will be no bowls at Mardan on Wednesday as a result.

The theme will be Easter.

See you all there. RG.

Leongatha TUESDAY, March 13 was grand final day in the midweek pennant for the 2017-18 season which saw Division 1 ladies play Phillip Island at Inverloch.

However the flag was not to be theirs, losing overall by 11 shots. The club is very proud of the efforts of the Division 1 teams and to make the grand final in itself was a great effort. Well done ladies.

Tuesday evening saw the big grudge challenge in business bowls take centre stage at Leongatha between the home sides and Korumburra business bowls teams.

It was a great win for the home side, its second win in 11 years.

Results: Posties d Tiny Teapot 73 to 27 shots, Dirty Diggers d Burra Brewery 52 to 48 shots, Edneys drew with J.A.G. 50 shots each, X Factor lost to KKC 40 to 60, Parks 71 d Gippy Glass 71 to 29, B.J.s d Greens 54 to 46, Repco d D.M.D. 56 to 44 and Wackers d Triple A 57 to 43.

The Leongatha teams won overall on the night 453 shots to 347.

Wednesday, March 14 social bowls saw the winners being the trio of F. Sauvarin, J. Richards and A. Moxel with two wins plus 14. Runners-up B. Hackett, R. Young and Stan Holch with two wins plus 12.

Tuesday, March 20 will see the Berrts triples tournament in action with a 9.30am start.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, March 14

AT Buffalo this week 11 bowlers played two games of 10 ends.

In game one Charlie Tumino, Danah Suckling and Illene Tiziani started well scoring seven on the second end and having a lead of 10-1 after five ends.

Wonthaggi

Social day: the Mixed Mufti Bowls Day winners were Lorraine Day, John Bird, Ken Gage and Lyn Tagell.

ON Wednesday in Wonthaggi, a social game was played and the winning team was Allan Ireland, Ken Webb and Roger Lee (skip).

have her name engraved on the shield that Joan’s mother donated; the Eileen Sharrock Shield.

On the same day, a mixed mufti social game On Thursday, with was held and the winning pleasant weather condi- team was John Bird (skip), tions, a big day saw the Lorraine Day, Ken Gage finals in the B Grade com- and Lyn Tagell.

On Fridays there is petition played.

It was a close match still coaching at the club and both ladies gave it a between 10am and 12pm.

This week, the club good challenge.

Caroline Donahue was has two teams of ladies the winner and Helen Bro- heading to Geelong for country week and three snan was the runner up.

Joan Clarkson was men’s teams heading to there to congratulate the Bendigo for country week ladies and Caroline will so it wishes them all well.

B Grade: Helen Brosnan was runner up and the B Grade Champion was Caroline Donahue.

The finals were played on Thursday.

However Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Mary Tumino evened up the score, scoring five on the sixth end but Charlie’s team steadied and won 15-9.

On the other mat Robert Matthies, Glenys Pilkington and Bill Wolswinkel scored a narrow win over Peter Tiziani and Stephen Suckling 10-9.

The second game saw a close game between Charlie and Robert, with Charlie winning 10-8.

Peter and Stephen scored a narrow win over Toni’s team, winning 10-6.

The night’s winners were Charlie, Danah and Illene as they were the only team with two wins (WW) 12 ends, second Peter and Stephen (WL) 10 ends +19, third Robert, Glenys and Bill (WL) 10 ends +18, fourth Toni, Carolyn and Mary (LL) eight ends.

Bowlers will be able to catch up for a bowl and chat as Mardan has its open night next week.

Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY saw 24 bowlers enjoying the perfect conditions at San Remo.

Everyone was happy to welcome new bowlers Frank and Noel, and hope they will join them again next week at Inverloch.

The winners on the day were the team of Betty Cowan, Reg Excell annd Sean McWilliams skipped

by Joy Brown.

This team also scored seven shots on one end.

The runners up were the team of Elaine Fitt, Noel Hyslop and Ray Dickieskipped by Charlie Wright.

The best one game winners were Judy Dickie, Frank Truscott and Lois Hammond skipped by Phil Wright.

Next week, they hope to see you all at Inverloch.

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thestar.com.au Tarwin Lower CONGRATULATIONS to Tarwin Lower’s Tuesday Pennant Division 2 players for reaching the grand final yet again.

The club hoped it would be third time lucky but it was not to be as Korumburra won the day.

It was great to see so many people at the match supporting the team.

Thank you to the bowlers, team managers and selection committee for giving their all during the season.

Thank you also to the local IGA for decorating its store with the club colours and sending its best wishes.

The Tuesday Pennant end of season lunch will be held on Tuesday, March 27, at Cape Paterson’s Cape Tavern.

All club members and their partners are invited to the lunch.

If interested, please contact Mary on 0419 600 263.

On a sadder note, last Tuesday was also the last pennant game for two of the club’s favourite Tarwin players, as Paul and Robyn Griffiths are heading north for the next exciting stage of their lives.

They have been invaluable in both their bowling efforts and in the numerous ways they have assisted the club over their years of association especially with Robyn as house director, Paul as green keeper and both actively involved in the organisation of barefoot bowls and the other 50 million jobs they seem to do.

Luckily some will be able to visit them as they head north to escape the cold winters. Thanks Paul and Robyn, the club will miss you.

Winter pairs will be on again this season, on the first and third Tuesday of each month from May until August, starting Tuesday, May 1, at 11am.

Contact Eric Gallop on 0423 369 756 or Peter Henwood on 5663 7481 or 0478 227714 for further details or to enter a team.

The annual Men’s Memorial Day was once again a very successful day due to the efforts of Gordon Bourke.

Heather Marshall and her band of helpers provided a delicious lunch which was greatly appreciated by all, especially the huge bowls of trifle.

Winners of the day were the Wonthaggi team of Aldo Sartori, Rod Beech, Frank Cimino and Stan Noad.

Mick Coram, Michael Raman, Gary Scott and Jay Allandale from Inverloch were runners up.

Thank you to Bald Hills wind farm for sponsoring the day.

The club annual general meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 7.30pm.

The ladies’ annual general meeting will be on April 17 starting at 10am and men’s annual general meeting will be at 3pm on Friday, April 20.

All positions have been declared vacant and nomination sheets are on display in the club rooms.

Wednesday, May 16, is the day of the annual Kay’s Fashion Parade starting at 10.30am at the clubrooms.

The cost will be $10 per head which includes a light lunch.

Please contact Mary on 0419 600 263 to let her know you are coming.

Winners: the Wonthaggi team of Frank Cimino, Aldo Sartori, Stan Noad and Rod Beech won the Men’s Memorial Day at the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club last week.

Runners up: the Inverloch team of Mick Coram, Michael Raman, Gary Scott and Jay Allen-Dayle came in second at the Men’s Memorial Day in Tarwin Lower.

Doubly excited: there was plenty to smile about for winning jockey Matthew Corbisiero after he won Race and making it double wins at Woolamai on Across the line: winning jockey Caitlin King scored a win in Race 2 on Heres Saturday.

To Saturday.

Corbisiero chimes in with Woolamai double

By Gavin Stubbs JOCKEY Matt Corbisiero must be wishing there were more meetings to come at Woolamai, as the popular rider finished with a double on Saturday afternoon.

It was the final meeting for the picnic racing season at the Woolamai and Corbisiero made the most of opportunity with wins on Cranbourne trained horses Show Bella and

Bowls inspires students TWELVE Year 9 students from Wonthaggi Secondary College embarked on a mentoring program with Wonthaggi Police based around lawn bowls.

Held at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club, the students attended the program weekly during term one and made great connections with local police and volunteer lawn bowlers at the club.

From participating in the mentor program,

Barley Mo. The first race of the afternoon was taken out by Delightful Spirit, that scored comfortably and is starting to build a strong form line for Mornington trainer Peter White.

Race two provided a ripper finish as promising sprinter Ten Times led the field except at the finish line, narrowly denying Mornington trainer Rebecca Waymouth a training double.

Caitlin King on Heres To

some students developed a real interest in lawn bowls and have improved on their skills to an impressive level.

Six of these students will go on to compete in the regional lawn bowls competition coming up in Morwell in April.

The program has given students an opportunity be mentored by several police officers, as well as listen to motivational speakers who have spoken about many life topics such as health, fitness and decision making.

Saturday had other ideas and bided her time before setting about intervening with her own agenda.

When the gaps opened up with 100 metres to go, Heres To Saturday pounced on the lead to score narrowly in the in the shadows of the winning post.

The third race on the card saw Matt Corbisiero bring up the first of his winning doubles, with Show Bella getting the judges nod in a three way photo.

Race four proved fruitful for Bendigo jockey Toby Lake, picking up the ride on the Cranbourne trained You Wan Sum and guiding the four year old to the easiest of wins.

The fifth on the programme saw a return to form for former Woolamai Cup winner Keep Happy.

Trained at Mornington

by Rebecca Waymouth, mum Debbie was entrusted as usual with the race day reins and decided to remove luck from the equation by employing catch me if you can tactics from the start.

Keep Happy was able to hold sway up the home straight and hung on to score by just

under a length.

The day’s final event went to another Cranbourne trained horse Barley Mo. While hot and windy conditions prevailed throughout the day, it failed to detract from a quality six race card.

The Woolamai Trainer and Horse of the Year awards went right to the wire, with Rebecca Waymouth and Troy Kilgower from Sale dead heating for first place in the trainer’s title, while Barley Mo was able to seal the Horse of the Year for connections by winning the last race.

Trainer Rachael Cunningham has done a terrific job of producing a picket fence form line with Barley Mo and can look forward to further wins with the six year old mare.

The Woolamai Jockey of the Year title went to Courtney Pace, with the Bendigo rider able to add further silverware to the mantelpiece after another stellar season.

There have been many highlights from the race club’s six meetings to date with dramatic finishes and near dead heats common.

The lowlight has been two occasions whereby riders have fallen with disaster being nar-

rowly and fortunately averted.

There has been a swag of riding doubles and trebles to entertain racegoers, amongst them Dani Walker and Dylan Dean, local jockey Sophie Logan and on Saturday Matt Corbisiero all chiming in with two winners at one meeting.

Caitlin King showed how it was done with a winning treble earlier in the season and continues to take giant strides in her career.

Courtney Pace also produced three wins on Woolamai Cup Day, including the Cup in a riding display that captured the essence of victory.

While the picnic racing season still has several meetings to go at other tracks, Woolamai can lay claim to another highly successful year which is due largely to its volunteers.

Race club secretary Bev Carmichael summed it up perfectly, “We are delighted that the planning, ideas implemented and hard work has come to fruition. This is reflected in our racing which goes from strength to strength and crowd numbers continue to rise. Already we are looking forward to the next picnic racing season.”

Focused: Wonthaggi Secondary College student Kaysie Gadsby had her eyes on the win during the mentoring program at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club.

Winning double: in Race 6 winning jockey Matthew Corbisiero returning to scale on board his second winner for the day Barley Mo.

Fine form: Bailey Harvey demonstrated his new skills during the mentoring program at Wonthaggi Bowls Club.

Happy days: the fifth race saw a return to form for former Woolamai Cup winner Keep Happy, first across the line.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha ON Saturday, 70 golfers contested a Stableford Competition with Bruce Hutton having a great round of 72 off the stick to amass 44 points and win the Overall and A Grade event as well being NTP on the 16th hole.

B Grade was taken out by the smooth swinging Barry Stevens with 38 points and Ron Chaplin took out C Grade with 39 points.

Frank Gill was the other NTP on the 14th hole and Steve Fisher picked up 12 balls for a brilliant eagle two on the par four eighth hole.

Balls were awarded to Doug Clemann, Ross Paul, Ron Paice, Stuart Wigney, Chris Leaver, David Barrack, Kart Steenbuck, Merv Stubbs, Peter Hobson, Colin Bear, Frank Gill, Steve Vuillermin, Steve Fisher, Gordon Morrison, Fred de Bondt and Stuart Harry.

A Stroke round was held on Tuesday, March 13, with Jim Arnott carding a net 67 to win the B Grade and the overall in a countback.

A Grade was taken out

by Peter Walsh with net 69 also in a countback.

Balls were won by Doug Clemann, Al Sperling, Bruce Hutton, David Forbes, Ian Barlow, David Vorwerg, Geoff McDonald, Andrew Smith, William Warren, Bert Borg, Hugh Goodman and Peter Hobson.

NTPs were David Vorwerg on the 14th hole and Alan Sperling on the 16th.

Thursday, March 15, was a St Patrick’s Day Irish Team Stableford competition with the team of Han Hoefler, John Moor, Will Norden and Norm Hughes taking the honours with 99 points.

Balls were awarded to the teams of Peter Hartigan, Kevin Scott, Chris leaver and Trevor Moss, Kevin Michael, Colin Bear, Ted Rudge and Brian Wall, John Dumont, Terry Grace, Alan Kuhne and Mike Street, Fred Debono, Ken Smirk, Frank Gill and David Vorwerg, NTPs were Bruce Hutton on the 14th hole and Colin Bear on the 16th hole.

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY: It was all things green as golfers paid tribute to St Patrick.

The large field competing were decked out in green and played on the green course.

Even the afternoon tea was tinged with green.

The event was an Irish Fourball Stableford (best two scores on each hole), generously sponsored by Louise Schache.

The raffle was donated by our hard working secretary Colleen Touzel.

Colleen is also a talented florist and cook, responsible for the decorations and chocolate log cake, green mint filling of course.

It was a fun filled day and not a Leprechaun in sight.

The winners with an outstanding score of 98 points were Pam Christensen, Glenyce McRobert, Else Gedye and Joc Howson Down the line balls were won by the following teams: Maryanne Gartner, Sue Woods, Karen Bear and Marg Griffiths 93 points, Sue Wylie, Mel Willder, Marianne Leaver and Vicki Milner 93 points, Wendy Parker, Coral Gray, Anne Gibson and Bronwyn Debenham 91 points, and Julie Howard, Melinda Martin, Noreen Williams and Marion Chalmers 90 points.

Nearest the pins: 14th Coral Gray and 16th Fay Quilford.

Nine hole competition: Only a small field contested the nine hole Stableford event.

Winner: Gwen Chapman (29) scored 16 points.

Down the line ball: Cheryl Borg (45) 13 points.

Saturday: There were 17 players contesting the Stableford event which was the final round of the Saturday Championships (three stableford rounds best two of three scores to count).

Best score of the day was Debbie Miller’s 39 points which saw her win B Grade.

A Grade was won by the incredibly consistent Wendy Parker with 31 points.

Down the line balls: Emalie Gordon and Karen Bear both with 34 points, Coral Gray and Marianne Leaver 32 points, and Maryanne Gartner and Pam Christensen both with 31 on a count back.

Nearest the pin: on 16th Marea Maher’s great shot to within 85 cms.

The Saturday Championship winner for 2018 was Bronwyn Debenham with 76 points for the two rounds.

This victory was set up with Bronwyn’s brilliant 43 points last week, hoping her score would be good enough as she was unable to play the third round.

It only just held up against the fast finishing Emalie Gordon and Debbie Miller.

The championship trophy will be awarded on presentation night.

The top five placings were Bronwyn Debenham 76 points, Emalie Gordon 74, Dot Stubbs 72, Debbie Miller 72 and Liz Hodge 70.

Woorayl

thestar.com.au and Kate for their very generous ongoing support.

Thirty seven players battled it out in very warm and blustery conditions making scoring quite tough.

There were a few however who did score very well showing up most of the field.

Their names will be listed below; A Grade was won by G. McKinnon with a very fine 40 points.

Runner up was G. Fennell with 38 points.

Score of the day in B Grade was E. Poole’s 43 points and J. Hassett second with 39 points.

C Grade was taken out

by C. Gillespie with his 39 points and with 37 points B. Collier taking out the runners up prize.

Balls down the line went to C. Gourlay, D. Burge, G. Calder, P. Burgess, R. Stubbs, D. Perrett, J. Bolge and the last ball went to G. Winkler.

Nearest the pins went to D. Burge on the eighth and W. Turner the 17th.

The raffle was won by the Challis syndicate.

Men’s pennant also started on Sunday, March 18, with Woorayl fielding three teams.

The club wishes all those participating the best of luck.

Until next week, good hitting.

South Gippsland pennant MARCH 18 results:

Division 1 at Phillip Island Golf Club: Wonthaggi 4 defeated Leongatha 3; Lang Lang 5 defeated Meeniyan 2.

Ladder Lang Lang ........ 1 – 5 (50.03%) Wonthaggi ........ 1 – 4 (53.69%) Leongatha.......... 0 – 3 (46.31%) Meeniyan........... 0 – 2 (43.97%)

Division 2 at Phillip Island Golf Club: Woorayl 4 defeated Korumburra 3; Phillip Island 7 defeated Foster 0.

Ladder Phillip Island.... 1 – 7 (62.16%) Woorayl ............ 1 – 4 (47.66%) Korumburra ....... 0 – 3 (52.34%) Foster................. 0 – 0 (37.84%)

Division 3 at Meeniyan Golf Club: Meeniyan 4 defeated Woorayl 3; Lang Lang 6 defeated Foster 1.

Ladder Lang Lang ........ 1 – 6 Meeniyan.......... 1 – 4 Wooray .............. l0 – 3 Foster................. 0 – 1

(56.47%) (51.28%) (48.72%) (43.53%)

Division 4 at Meeniyan Golf Club: Leongatha 4 defeated Korumburra 3; Phillip Island 4 defeated Wonthaggi 3.

Ladder Phillip Island.... 1 – 4 (50.00%) Leongatha ........ 1 – 4 (47.55%) Korumburra ....... 0 – 3 (52.45%) Wonthaggi ......... 0 – 3 (50.00%)

Division 5 at Wonthaggi

SATURDAY’S Stabl- Golf Club: eford event was sponLeongatha 4 defeated sored by Sports First – Lang Lang 3; Welshpool 7 the club thanked Mark defeated Korumburra 0.

Ladder Welshpool ......... 1 – 7 (56.61%) Leongatha ........ 1 – 4 (49.50%) Lang Lang ......... 0 – 3 (50.50%) Korumburra ....... 0 – 0 (43.39%)

Division 6 at Wonthaggi Golf Club: Woorayl 4 defeated Aussie Golf 3; Phillip Island bye.

Ladder Woorayl ............ 1 – 4 (51.83%) Aussie Golf ....... 0 – 3 (48.17%) Phillip Island ..... 0 – 0 (00.00%)

Korumburra THERE were 30 players on Saturday, March 17 for a stableford competition, with trophies supplied by Bill Hessels.

A Grade: (11 hcp) P. Hopkins 42 pts, P. Vanagtmaal 40, N. Spargo 36.

B Grade: (20 hcp) W. Hopkins 40 pts, R. Crawford 37 on countback C. Rielly 37, M. Deleew 36, B. Pope 36.

Nearest the pin: 1st R. Ludenia, 7th R. Ludenia, 10th R. Crawford, 13th D. Sorrell.

Tuesday’s winner was J. Wilson 43 pts and Thursday’s winner M. Belvedere 36 pts.

Foster TUESDAY, March 13: Mixed Two Person Ambrose.

Net: Greg and Alana Cox (12.25) 63.75.

Runner up: N. Cooper and A. Heywood (9.25) 64.75.

SCR: P. Furborough and Val Soderlund 72.

NTP men: fourth N. Thompson, 13th N. Cooper, 15th P. Furborough, and 17th N. Thompson.

NTP ladies: fourth B. Curram, 13th B. Curram and 17th J. Bacon.

DTL: A. and L. McKenzie 66.5, T. Jones and R. Knee 67.

Thursday, March 15: Four Person Ambrose men’s and ladies’.

M Scr: P. Johnson, R. Johnson, .K Johnson, and B. Reinets 60.

M Net: G. Cox, O. Kindellan, N. Cavanagh, and S. Hughes 54 6/8.

L Scr: B. Warren, D. Williams, W. Parker, and R. Brown 65.

L Net: R. Galloway, T. Prue, A. Heywood, and Y. Forte 56.

NTP: fourth R. McCallion, sixth R. Prain and W. Parker, 13th G. Hoskins and S. Cook, 15th B. Reinets and A. Heywood, and 17th P. Fox and S. Cook.

DTL: C. Pulham, G. Paine, P. Delaney, L. Pope 56 7/8, B. Knee, W. Symmons, G. Hoskins, I. Trease 57, and K. Witheridge, P. Camdridge, C. Downing, and M. DaCosta 57 3/8.

Friday, March 16: Men’s and Ladies 4BBB. Men’s Scr: P. McKay and A. Naylor 73.

Men’s Hcp: N. Cooper and R. McCallion 48 points.

Women Scr: B. Warren and G. Tyers 80 c/b.

Women Hcp: Tanya Thorson and Heather Mc-

Woorayl ladies THE golfing weather gods were shining once again on Wednesday, March 14, with a fine day for the 16 ladies who participated in the 4BBB event.

It was also the second round of the D and J O’Connor 4BBB event for the four qualifying teams.

Thanks was expressed to Buzz Hair Studio, the trophy sponsor for the day.

Congratulations went to Chris Perrett and Fay Maynard who were the winners combining well to record a great 46 points with the runners up Inge Giliam and Jo Graeme with another good score of 43 points.

In the D and J O’Connor event, Jo Graeme and Inge Giliam (43 points) were successful in outscoring Marg Tuckett and Alice Campbell (32 points) and in the other pairing Elly Ber-

Korumburra ladies THE weather was ideal for the first round of the Gloria Burgess event last Wednesday.

The greens and surrounds were in top condition although the fairways were very dry due to the lack of rain over such a long time.

However, this did not seem to worry most of the girls as there were many excellent results.

The club is very appreciative to Joan Peters for the beautiful trophies she kindly provided for all the winners.

A Grade (0-23) was won by Lee Clements (11), with 39 points, and runnerup was Julie Brannaghan (23), with 35 points.

Jan Hewitt (27) won B Grade (24-30), with 42 points and Barb Twite (24)

Well done: winners of the D and J O’Connor were Fay Maynard and Chris Perrett, pictured with runners up Inge Giliam and Jo Graeme. ryman and Janet Thompson (41points) were the winners over Di O’Connor and Jo Fennell (30points).

The final of this event will be played in two weeks time.

NTP: eighth Heather Sullivan, 11th Elly Berryman

and 17th Jo Graeme.

DTL balls: Ann Poole and Lois Young, and Anne Grist and Heather Sullivan 42 points.

This week: second round Tony McLeod Memorial Stableford Aggregate.

was runner up with 39 points.

Marg Harper (33) was the winner in C Grade (31-45), with 43 points and Corrie George (35) was close behind with 42 points.

The winners of the Balls Down the Line also had great scores; Kath Welsh 41 points, and Sharon Adams, Moira Rogers and Merrissa Cosson all finished with 38 points.

NTPs went to Chris Rickard first, Barb Walker 10th and Jenny Blackmore on the 13th.

Betty Thomson won the lucky draw card.

Next Wednesday, there will be drawn partners for a 4BBB competition.

The third round of the Singles Knockout is due on or before March 21 and Match Play Semis are due on or before March 28.

It was wonderful to have many women at the

beginners’ clinic and also great to see a number of these girls playing some holes after the lesson.

A team played at Morwell on Friday and had a good result with 40 points in the 4BBB event.

Barb Twite won a NTP, Heather Grist won the raffle and the duo won a best nine.

There was some cooler weather for Twilight last Thursday evening, with seven holes played due to the shorter daylight hours.

Alison and Doug Grewcock were the winners with 21 points, on a c/b from Carol and Bob Stiff.

NTPs on the 13th were Alison as well as Roland Rees.

Next Thursday, March 22, will be the last competition until mid November.

The club thanks all those who have helped out in the kitchen and bar, the people who brought along extra raffle prizes and everyone who participated through the season to make Twilight such an enjoyable evening.

Seven girls played on Saturday, with Betty Thomson (32) the winner, with a fabulous score of 39 points.

Thank you to all the girls who have made themselves available for Sections 1 and 4 pennant teams, which beginning on Monday, March 19.

Good luck to Heather Grist and Lee Clements who play in the Golf Vic 4BBB Final this week, with matches at Sorrento and The National courses.

Star golfers: grade winners at Korumburra last Wednesday were Marg Harper, Jan Hewitt and Lee Clements.

Caughan 48points.

NTP: fourth C. Downing, sixth S. Canning and Marg Tuckett, 13th A. Kerr, 15th F. Tyers, and 17th R. Fulton and R. Knee.

DTL: G. Reid and P. Witheridge 45, Heather Sullivan and Elly Berryman 45, R. Knee and J. Best 44, L. McKenzie and J. White 47, C. Riddell and B. Eiser 45, D. Bligh and A. Brown 45, and J. Balmer and P. Fox 45.

Saturday, March 17: Stroke / Stableford.

A Scr: T. Vanin 73, H/

Cap P. Makay 67, and N. Cooper 69.

B Scr: N. Buckland 89, H/cap S. Corrie 69 and G. Buckland 72 NTP: fourth N. Thompson, sixth N. Thompson, 13th T. Abraham, 15th L. Cocksedge, and 17th T. Vanin.

DTL: B. Knee 70, A. Naylor 71, R. Fulton 71, K. Ogston 72, G. Paine 73, N. Thompson 73, D. Jenkins 73, C. Buckland 74, S. Reid 74, and P. Tilley 74.

Eagle: 12th Norm

Cooper.

Don’t forget the Foster Golf Club’s upcoming charity event Foster Hospital Day on April 1.

Grab some friends and come along to help support both of this great day.

For further detail please contact Foster Golf Club.

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thestar.com.au Lang Lang Golf THE Lang Lang Golf Club Lattice Energy ProAm is expected to draw a quality field on Friday, March 23.

Almost 50 professionals from around Victoria competing for $11,000 in prize money will be joined by about 150 amateurs.

They will include Peter Wilson of Nyora, a seasoned pro and defending champion.

Play will be Stroke for pros, and Stableford for others.

There will be shotgun starts at 7.30 am and 12.30pm in the afternoon.

Many other businesses are supporting the event.

There will be valuable trophies and other prizes for amateurs, and novelty contests such as long-driving and nearest-the-pins.

The $77 entry fee for amateurs includes 18 holes of play, and lunch in the clubhouse.

Entries close on March 19, or when the field is

filled.

Several sponsorship packages are still available.

Entry forms are available at the club, or register by emailing llgc@bigpond. com.

Club president Dave Allen predicts another excellent event.

“This tournament is one of the best in country Vic-

toria. We welcome players of all abilities, men and women, to our demanding course,” he said.

“Lang Lang will be in peak condition, thanks to our hard-working staff. We thank all sponsors, for their generosity.”

Further details are available from Tony Mills, club manager, on 5659 6284.

Pro-Am ready: Lang Lang Golf club president Dave Allen (centre) discusses next week’s Pro-Am with committee member Peter Cook, left, and club manager Tony Mills.

Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association GRAND final results – March 17.

Congratulations to all junior tennis teams who competed in the grand final at Mirboo North on Saturday.

In beautiful, sunny conditions the teams battled it out, playing some terrific tennis.

Results were as follows: A Grade: Fish Creek 5 sets, 32 games defeated Leongatha Millman 1 set, 24 games.

B Grade: Baromi 3 sets, 23 games defeated Fish Creek

3 sets, 22 games.

C Grade: Leongatha Barty 5 sets, 28 games defeated Leongatha North 3 set, 23 games.

It was fantastic to see such a lot of support for all the teams involved and congratulations to the 2017/18 premiers – Fish Creek, Baromi and Leongatha Barty.

Many thanks go to all who helped umpire the junior matches on Saturday and a big thank you to all committee members for their efforts this season.

A Grade premiers: the Fish Creek team won the premiership title against Leongatha Millman on Saturday. Pictured from left are Dominic Tracy, Amber Zuidema, Brooke Zuidema, and Courtney Zuidema. Absent: Oliver Callcott.

A Grade runners up: Leongatha Millman came in second in the Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association grand final. Pictured from left are Sam Evans, Adam Watchorn, Phillip Smith and Charlotte Smith.

B Grade premiers: Baromi came away with a grand final win against Fish Creek. Pictured from left are Jorja Oddy, Casey Pocklington, Aimee Williams and Matthew Fraser.

B Grade runners up: the Fish Creek team were just pipped in the grand final match against Baromi.

Pictured are Ryan Lavarda, Will Sands-Morris, Olivia Vuillermin, Phoebe Tracy and Issy Callcott.

C Grade premiers: Leongatha Barty were the winners in the grand final against Leongatha North.

Pictured from left are Sarah Ellery-Burke, Kyra Pocklington, Sienna Bell, Finn Dunn and Emily Ellery-Burke.

C Grade runners up: Leongatha North competed well in the grand final against Leongatha Barty. Pictured from left are Cam Bruce, Macey Turner, Kaya Turner, Ethan Langstaff, Zac Langstaff and Aaron Bruce.

Wonthaggi ladies golf WEDNESDAY’s event was captain Maree Anderson’s team vs. president Chris Hamilton with the best nine scores of par being tallied from each team.

President Chris ever the “quiet, retiring type” tried not to gloat too much when Maree reluctantly announced the results at presentation.

The best score on the day and the winner of A Grade (0-21) was a wonderful card of Geraldine Prentice (21) five up.

This included a birdie two on the second.

Geraldine could do no wrong on the day.

Following on from her win last week was Pam Hanley returning a fine score of (25) two up to win B Grade.

Other birdies on the day Anne Walker sixth the 16th, Catherine Bolding on the second to take out the NTP on that hole, Irene Walsh on the eighth “with the best shot she had all day” to take home the pro pin balls.

The other NTP was Marg Johnson’s trick shot bouncing in and out of the bunker on the 17th to land and stay on the green.

BDL Marg Johnson two up, Jan Beaumont one up, Anne Poulton, Maureen Masterman, Christine Hamilton , Pam Russell all one down and Anne Walker, Maree Anderson two down on c/b.

As well, four girls

Great round: A Grade winner Geraldine Prentice with B Grade winner Pam Hanley at Wonthaggi Golf Club.

Lions stand strong against the Panthers Competition: Foursomes Champions Robyn Wilkinson and Chris Yann with runners up Heather Wintle and Betty Bowmar. were playing the Foursomes Championship.

There could only be one winner and congratulations go to Robyn Wilkinson and Chris Yann

who defeated Heather Wintle and Betty Bowmar finishing up on the 16th.

Congratulations to both the teams for making the final.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2017 50m Prone Pen- by Leongatha 582.027.

The best shooter for nant - Section B round four was Daniel CroRound four: Stawell 578.019 defeated Numurkah ‘A’ 566.017; Frankston ‘B’ 588.030 defeated Launceston 569.017; Glenelg Region ‘B’ 572.020 defeated

atto (Leongatha) 199.015.

with

Ladder Leongatha .....................12 Frankston ‘B’................12 Stawell ...........................12

Glenelg Region ‘B’ .........4 Numurkah ‘A’...................4 Launceston .......................4

The club shoots on Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

STONY Creek and Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Clubs went head to head in a practice match at the Panthers’ home turf on Saturday.

In hot and windy conditions, the footballers played a six quarter match with a combination of ages and skill levels taking to the field.

Although no official score was recorded, Stony Creek had a comfortable win of around 12 goals on the day.

Stony Creek coach Scott Andersen named Sam Marriott, Troy Sinclair, Hayden Edgerton and Jarrad Byrnes as the best players of the day for the Lions.

Marriott played well on

ball, Edgerton was an impressive rover, and Sinclair and Byrnes held strong in the back line.

Andersen said Kilcunda Bass battled hard on the day, but was still rebuilding its numbers and appeared to have a reasonably young side.

Stony Creek will head into another practice match against Morwell East this week, while Kilcunda Bass is set to take on Darnum.

In round one, Stony Creek will face MDU and Kilcunda Bass will go up against Dalyston. Stony Creek has been boosted with news that gun forward Kael Bergles has been cleared to the club.

For more footy and netball information, see The Star’s footy preview in next week’s edition.

Practice match: Stony Creek’s Jacob Byrnes showed how to dispose of the ball under pressure in the match against Kilcunda Bass. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@fourcornersframing.biz.

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Great performances at athletes’ last meet

Wonthaggi Little Athletics compete at nationals

James Wright set a new record in the U6 boys’ 300m with a time of 1:09.11.

The presentation evening will be held on Friday, April 13, at the Wonthaggi Primary School gym, straight after the annual general meeting.

4PBs: U6B: Antonio O’Halloran, Shot Put, Long Jump, 100m, 300m; Harvey Oats, Shot Put, 300m, 70m, 100m U8B: Jarvis McDonald, triple jump, Discus, 200m, 400m U8G: Aaliya Wilkinson, Triple Jump, Discus, 100m, 400m U9G: Hope Oats, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 400m, 1100m walk U10B: Tyler Duell, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 1100m walk, 400m U11B: Kohen O’Leary, Shot Put, High Jump, 1100m walk, 400m Athletes from Wonthaggi Little Athletics excelled at the Victorian State Track and Field Championships recently.

Fifteen athletes competed over the two days of competitions and many personal bests were recorded.

Baia Pugh ran a splendid 1500m race on Sunday to take gold convincingly in the U11 girls’ event.

Baia led right from the first lap and increased her lead to win by almost the full length of the home straight.

Her time of 5:03.88 was a personal best and a club record.

Abigail McCulloch brought home a silver medal in the U13 walks recording a fast pace of 8:22.42 and a club record.

Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery continued her dominance in the javelin by medalling for the third year in a row. She won the silver medal with a throw of 32.39m and claimed a club record.

Full results from the weekend are listed below.

U15G: Nicola Slade High Jump 12th, Triple Jump 16th, Long Jump 13th U14B: Tyler Butcher Triple Jump 5th, High Jump 5th, Long Jump 10th. Jacob Timmermans 1500m 15th U14G: Sandra Gray High Jump 6th, Long Jump 21st, Triple Jump, 200m H U13B: Miles Wrigley High Jump 6th, 100m 14th, 200m 17th, 400m 19th. Ashton Hewitson Triple Jump 9th U13G: Abigail McCulloch 1500m walk 2nd, 1500m. Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery Javelin 2nd, 80m Hurdles 8th, 100m 20th, 200m hurdles 20th.

Maya Fraser: Javelin 9th. Isla Ormond: High Jump 7th, 200m hurdles 16th U11G: Baia Pugh, 1500m 1st, 400m 8th. Ella Smith Shot Put 24th, discus 17th. Lara Smyth 800m 13th, 1500m 9th U10B: Nathan Patch, high jump 16th. Jake Marotta High Jump.

the U15 men’s triple jump and took home the silver medal with a jump of 12.34.

Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery, from Wonthaggi, competed in both the 80m hurdles and the javelin events for the U14 women.

She threw a personal best of 35.90 in the javelin to claim the bronze medal.

In the hurdles, she ran a fast 13.31 seconds but failed to make the final, making her ninth in the track event.

Nicola Slade, from Glen Alvie, competed in the pole vault for the U16 women.

She equalled her personal best with a jump of 2.55, earning her seventh place.

Wonthaggi Little Athletics is very proud of their three ambassadors and their achievements on the national stage.

THREE Wonthaggi Little Athletes repreTHE last Wonthaggi Little Aths meet of sented Victoria last weekend at the Austhe season was held on Saturday and 92 tralian Junior Track and Field Champiathletes performed to their best ability at onships in Sydney.

Dudley Campus oval.

Tyler Butcher, from Inverloch, competed in

On your marks: retiring U16 Little Athletes Erin Clark, Angus Ritchie and Maddi Cruickshank prep for a race.

Records fall at last meet SATURDAY saw the last meet for Leongatha Little Athletics for the 2017/2018 season.

10:14.06, Triple Jump 5.68, Manning de Gooyer 400m 1:41.07, Shot Put 3.59, Max Fowles 400m 1:29.23, Patrick Frayne Shot Put 4.06, Tejamshu Gaddam 400m 1:19.23, 60m Hurdles 12.23, Shot Put 5.13, Triple Jump 6.90, Miller A total of 120 athletes competed to achieve 231 Richards 1100m Walk 9:33.14, Shot Put 4.06, Triple Jump 4.75, Lincoln Russell 1100m Walk 9:53.04, Shot Put 4.95; personal bests and four centre records.

U10G: Lisse Bath 60m Hurdles 13.51, Alyssa Edwards Beau Glenn broke the U6 girls’ long jump re1100m Walk 10:00.45, Shot Put 4.32, Sari Hickey 60m cord with a jump of 2.33 metres.

The previous record was set by Melisse Bath in Hurdles 13.83, Shot Put 5.45, Alice Hutchinson 1100m Walk 11:28.46, Shot Put 5.19, Aphra Lamers 60m Hurdles 2013 with a jump of 2.29 metres.

13.71, Shot Put 5.64, Kitty Moon 400m 1:31.10, 60m HurIsabella Giliam broke the U6 girls’ 300 metre dles 15.40, Lily Smith Shot Put 3.31, Triple Jump 5.38; record with a time of 1.12.12 minutes.

U10B: Froley Anderson 1100m Walk 10:03.32, 60m The previous record was set by Beau Glenn in Hurdles 14.37, Isaac Bolge 1100m Walk 9:27.02, Billy February this year with a time of 1.18.13 minutes. Horskins 1100m Walk 7:58.41, 400m 1:22.87, Jayson Anika Edwards equalled Ella White’s U7 girls’ Kirkbride 1100m Walk 8:57.75, 400m 1:46.98, Long Jump 2.72, Angus Livingstone Turbo Javelin 19.09, Toby long jump record with a jump of 2.69 metres.

The record was set by Ella in the 2016/2017 McDuffie 1100m Walk 9:29.26, 60m Hurdles 13.92, Jack McNaughton 400m 1:24.99, Turbo Javelin 12.18, Jasper season.

Shone 60m Hurdles 11.71, Long Jump 3.61, Patrick WilAngus Livingstone broke the U10 boys’ record son 400m 1:41.45; in the turbo javelin with a throw of 19.09 metres.

U11G: Mila Cocks Shot Put 4.49, Cecily de Gooyer The previous record was set by Shannon Ken- 60m Hurdles 13.43, Emma Mark 400m 1:23.26, Ashlyn nedy in 2010 with a throw of 18.90 metres.

Matheson 400m 1:21.83, 60m Hurdles 13.15, Long Jump The highest age group that athletes can compete 3.54, Allison Tuckett 60m Hurdles 13.95; U11B: Josh Doolan 1100m Walk 9:09.89, 400m in Little Athletics in Victoria is U16.

Three U16 athletes, Erin Clark, Maddi Cruick- 1:24.19, Discus 11.51, Triple Jump 8.34, Reuben Gammon shank and Angus Ritchie competed for their last 400m 1:14.58, 60m Hurdles 11.09, Fletcher McLennan time on Saturday will hang up their spikes as Little 1100m Walk 9:33.50, 400m 1:37.65, 60m Hurdles 13.40, Discus 13.43, Connor Richards 1100m Walk 9:10.08, Athletes.

Triple Jump 7.52, Aydan Williams 1100m Walk 10:17.90, The club’s presentation night will be held on 60m Hurdles 14.17, Discus 14.74; Friday night at the Leongatha Primary School PAC U12G: Erika Allen 400m 1:34.49, 50m 8.62, Shot Put at 6:30pm.

6.63, Triple Jump 7.85, Mia Burt 400m 1:18.25, 50m 8.15, Age group champions and personal best cham- 60m Hurdles 11.66, Sienna Cruickshank 50m 8.22, 60m pions for the season will be awarded, as well as Hurdles 12.57, Shot Put 6.20, Rose Hutchinson Shot Put participation medallions and personal best certifi- 7.44, Pallas Lamers 400m 1:25.49, 50m 9.12, Triple Jump 7.96, Lucy Patterson 400m 1:19.87, 50m 8.30; cates for all athletes.

U12B: Xavier Bolge 50m 7.99, Discus 18.10, Scott U6G: Isabella Giliam 300m 1:12.12, 60m Mackie 400m 1:19.01, Oscar Murdoch 400m 1:17.23, 50m Hurdles 16.70, Long Jump 2.32, Vortex 7.40, 8.62, Discus 21.77; Beau Glenn Long Jump 2.33, Vortex 7.35, Darcey U13G: Chloe Caithness 50m 9.48, 70m 12.94, Nevada Matheson Vortex 7.29; Crimp 50m 8.49, Georgia Hamilton High Jump 1.15, JavU6B: Oliver Bolge 300m 1:18.16, Arky Cam- elin 15.52, Harper McLennan 50m 8.26, High Jump 1.25, eron Long Jump 2.09, Shot Put 3.01, Archer Javelin 17.86, Abby Osborne 50m 8.85, Javelin 13.19; U13B: Mitchell Bath High Jump 1.39, Harrison Clark Commadeur 300m 1:35.70, Shot Put 4.07, Brody Jarvis 300m 1:24.02, 60m Hurdles 16.63, Long 50m 9.04, 70m 12.09, Javelin 15.90, Tyler Richards 400m Jump 2.08, Shot Put 3.05, Keagan Koedoot 300m 1:16.54, 50m 8.28, 70m 11.02, Javelin 12.02; U14G: Charli Burns 50m 7.97, 70m 10.68, Georgia 1:23.02, Oscar Richards Long Jump 1.92, Declan Burns 400m 1:10.50, 50m 7.74, 70m 10.51, Long Jump Russell 300m 1:29.45, 60m Hurdles 19.34, Shot 4.14, Sarah Doolan 50m 8.28, 70m 11.47, High Jump 1.30, Put 2.24; Javelin 9.74, Rebecca Mckeown 50m 7.87, Discus 13.46, U7G: Lucy Carter 300m 1:14.35, 60m Hurdles 15.38, Alex Ritchie 50m 8.82, Bree-anna Roy 400m 1:25.47, 50m Clover Cocks 60m Hurdles 20.19, Anika Edwards 60m 8.78, 70m 11.80, Discus 17.12, Long Jump 3.48; Hurdles 14.90, Long Jump 2.69, Samantha Heneghan VorU15G: Chelsea Allen Javelin 10.14, Autumn Crimp tex 3.46, Mikayla Richards 300m 1:22.54, 60m Hurdles High Jump 1.00, Paris Reynolds 50m 8.58, Javelin 13.61; 15.85, Vortex 10.51, Amy Stevic Vortex 6.84; U16G: Erin Clark 50m 9.11, 70m 12.93, High Jump U7B: Zeb Anderson 300m 1:04.40, 60m Hurdles 13.52, 1.15, Maddi Cruickshank 400m 1:34.34, 50m 8.65, 70m Long Jump 3.07, Rex Brocklesby 60m Hurdles 16.95, Shot 11.87; Put 4.73, Riley Collins 60m Hurdles 17.26, Shot Put 4.14, U16B: Angus Ritchie 400m 1:11.45, 70m 10.56, JavAmbrose de Gooyer 60m Hurdles 15.22, Long Jump 2.48, elin 19.43.

Shot Put 3.49, Zac Fowles 60m Hurdles 15.07, Raidyn Harrison 300m 1:11.03, 60m Hurdles 14.14, Long Jump 2.53, Jake Johnston Long Jump 2.42, Elijah Le Serve Shot Put 4.58, Frazer Livingstone 60m Hurdles 14.31, Shot Put 5.51, Cooper Rogers 60m Hurdles 18.30, Long Jump 2.10, Shot Put 4.12; U8G: Imogen Cruickshank Discus 8.17, Charlotte Evans High Jump 1.00, Leah Kirkbride 60m Hurdles 14.75, Discus 12.65, Beth McDuffie 60m Hurdles 14.18, Lacy McNaughton 400m 1:48.08, 60m Hurdles 14.67, Harper McRae 60m Hurdles 15.38, Tallarah Murdoch 400m 1:37.61, Discus 8.55, Ella White 400m 1:33.46, 60m Hurdles 13.90, Discus 11.37, High Jump 1.00, Mia Yates High Jump 0.90; U8B: Jacoa Cameron 400m 1:27.77, 60m Hurdles 12.81, High Jump 1.03, Cohen Harrison 400m 1:37.97, High Jump 0.90, Sam Kreutzberger 400m 1:35.06, High Jump 1.00, Jed Matheson High Jump 0.95; U9G: Ebony Collins 60m Hurdles 15.31, Triple Jump 5.71, Ana Heneghan 400m 1:32.78, Discus 8.09, Triple Jump 6.30, Anna Hutchinson 1100m Walk 9:42.99, Georgia Hutchinson 60m Hurdles 13.75, Triple Jump 5.89, Amelia Le Serve Triple Jump 5.65, Leah Mark 1100m Walk 11:26.82, 60m Hurdles 17.48, Lily Reid 1100m Walk 9:43.21, 60m Hurdles 14.37, Clara Wilson Triple Jump 5.90; U9B: Jacob Bolge 400m 1:28.92, Shot Put 4.52, Triple Award: Tyler Richards with his new centre Jump 6.19, Maximilian Brocklesby 1100m Walk 10:14.63, record set last week in the U13 boys 200m 60m Hurdles 14.08, Jackson Commadeur 1100m Walk hurdles.

Tyler Butcher: claimed silver in the U15 men’s triple jump in Sydney.

Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery: won bronze in the U14 women’s javelin national competition.

Swimmers congratulated for championship success GIPPSLAND Swimming Inc president Jacqueline Madden congratulated the seven Gippsland swimming clubs and 425 swimmers who participated in the three day 2018 ENGIE Gippsland Swimming Championships.

The championship was held at the Lex Glover Aqua Energy Aquatics Complex, Sale.

“It was fantastic to see the efforts and achievements of the local Gippsland swimmers competing and I congratulate all swimmers ages from six years to 64 years who participated,” Ms Madden said.

“There were several long standing event records broken over the weekend along with some Gippsland swimmers obtaining their National qualifying times, which will enable them to participate at the 2018 Georgina Hope Foundation Australian Age Swimming Championships this year at Sydney Olympic Park and Aquatic Centre from April 21 to April 28 and we wish them all the very best.

“The Gippsland swimming championships

brings to a close to the summer season and it is great to see growing numbers attending this, the premier event in our district. Several clubs have been successfully developing their programs over the past few seasons and this was evident in both swimmer numbers and club achievements.

“I also wish to recognise the Gippsland technical officials who give their valuable time over the swimming season.

“I also acknowledge and commend the efforts of the East Gippsland Water Dragons swimming club committee and members who hosted the swimming meet and congratulate Traralgon swimming club on winning the Gippsland Swimming Championships title for the 19th year in succession.

“Gippsland swimming greatly acknowledges the support of ENGiE and Wellington Shire, the major sponsors of the 2018 Gippsland Swimming Championships, without their ongoing support and commitment to Gippsland swimming this would not have been achievable.”

For further information and to view results visit http://gippslandswimming.org.au/gippslandchampionships-2.

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Gippsland Power teams announced LAST Wednesday, March 13 the McGannon and Zake Van Der Plight all making Gippsland Power Under 18 boy’s and it through.

Foster’s Xavier Duursma was honoured to be women’s teams were presented with their announced as captain for 2018. jumpers at the 2018 season launch.

Other boys who made the squad from this area

Six Leongatha players are featured in the fi- were Matt McGannon of Fish Creek, in the leadnal cut of the men’s team with Kyle Reid, Mitch ership group, Brett Thorson, MDU and Bailey Bentvelzen, Jack Hume, Boadie Motton, Mason Patterson, Korumburra Bena.

Team spirit: the Leongatha Youth Girls Football Club is looking for new players between the ages of 13 and 18.

Youth girls on track THE Leongatha Youth Girls Football Club is looking for new players between the ages of 12 and 18.

Newly appointed coach Matt Dunn de-

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis

Leongatha boy’s: Gippsland Power Under 18 representatives, from left, Kyle Reid, Mitch scribed last week’s first training session as RESULTS of the Bentvelzen, Jack Hume, Boadie Motton, Mason McGannon and Zake Van Der Plight. “heartening”.

“It was a great turn out, but we can always finals played do with more players. We had a lot of the play- Leongatha.

ers from last year’s side, but there were just as many new players, which is fantastic,” he said.

“I’ve been following the women’s AFL footy this year and I can see a sport that is really on the rise. What I’d say to any player who is considering playing footy, but has never even kicked a ball before is, come down and give it a go.

“We don’t expect you to be an absolute champion, but if you’re keen to learn and you want to be part of a team, we can teach you everything. Aside from anything else, the girls here are just having a lot of fun.”

The Leongatha Youth Girls Football Club Gippsland Power: Under 18, 2018 leadership group from left, captain Xavier Duursma, team trains from 4.30pm to 6pm on Wednesday vice captain Austin Hodge, and deputies Brock Smith and Matthew McGannon. nights at the main Leongatha football oval.

Prize winning ride for Harrison FOR four year old Harrison Witherow, ponies since he was two years old. He has partici- clean by picking up manure.

Harrison’s little brother Jack is also showing a pated in several shows in Lang Lang, Corner Inlet horse riding is all about having fun.

However, nothing could wipe the smile off his face after he won the fun ring encouragement award at the Corner Inlet Gymkhana on Monday, March 12. He was competing in the U8 category.

“His smile said it all. The encouragement award was the best overall award; we were really happy for him,” his mother Peta said.

The Kardella South youngster has been riding

and Boolarra, but has recently started collecting blue and red ribbons.

Harrison’s family is proud of his achievements, and is also thrilled to see him picking up lifelong skills.

He has developed a strong bond with his pony Fancy Pants, and has learned to take responsibility. He is often found helping his parents care for the ponies and is willing to help keep the yards

lot of potential. At two years old, his family said Jack has a lot of natural talent and will soon be following his brother’s lead at shows.

Jack won the fancy dress competition at the Corner Inlet Gymkhana.

The boys have had no formal lessons yet, but are looking forward to it in the future.

“For the boys, it’s all about getting out there and having a good time,” Peta said.

at

Section 1 Inverloch 6.61 d Leongatha North 3.37 The Inverloch ladies played well and won all their sets. The Leongatha North men helped the score book but the team still had to win games in the mixed.

The first mixed went to Inverloch 8/6, Leongatha North won the second mixed and the last mixed was not played.

Phillip Island 6.56 d Korumburra 3.50 It was a closer contest in the Phillip Island versus Korumburra match. The Korumburra men won two sets, Phillip Island ladies won the three sets and Phillip Island led by five games before the mixed.

Matt Pocklington and Shelley Walker won 8/1 and the lead went to Korumburra.

Matt won his three sets. The second and third mixed was won

by Phillip Island, giving them the win.

Section 2 Berrys Creek 7.66 d Hallston 2.55 Berrys Creek was on top of the ladder for most of the season.

Berrys Creek and Hallston had a long match, not finishing until 5.30pm.

Two tiebreakers went Berrys Creek way and there were very close sets in all ladies and men’s sets.

A big mention to two young boys from Hallston, Harry Taylor-Smith and Anthony Polato, they were so Great bond: Kardella South’s Harrison pleased winning the set against Ray Pickering Proud moment: four year old Harrison Witherow won the fun ring encouragement award at Witherow loves spending time riding his and Jarrod Haywood.

the Corner Inlet Gymkhana on Monday, March 12.

pony Fancy Pants.

Well done.

Outtrim 4.54 d Baromi 5.50 Outtrim and Baromi had a close final, with Baromi winning the games in the men’s sets 22/20. The Outtrim ladies were winners in the ladies sets 20/10 giving Outtrim a 12 game buffer before the mised.

Baromi won the first and second mixed, both 8/3, and the lead changed again with the third mixed, Martin Nicholas and Noelene Cosson won after a close set. The score does not indicate the game, Outtrim winning by four games.

Section 3 Nadal 5.46 d Baromi 2.24 These two teams played well, wel done.

Nadal was on top of the score sheet and the sets were all well contested. Singles are played in this section, and it was a set each way.

Federer 5.45 d Mardan 2.26 Federer won against Mardan. Matt Fowkes won his three sets to help the Federer team.

Well done to Tracie McColl, as a senior player in this section she has helped a lot of the younger players.

Next week the grand finals will be played at the Leongatha courts.

Section 1 - Inverloch v Phillip Island, Section 2 - Berrys Creek v Outtrim, Section 3 Nadal v Federer.

All players from the losing teams are umpires, please come along and share the load.

Grand final night follows at the Outtrim Hall. Hope you are all coming along to a good night. Phone Belinda Whiteside 0427 313 210 with any enquiries.

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• LDCA C Grade Division One

Exciting draw highlights C1 A DRAW wasn’t enough to propel Nerrena, fourth, into the C1 final as Korumburra, that finished on top of the ladder and automatically went through to the final.

The Cobras will come up against OMK that defeated Wonthaggi Club in the other semi-final.

Korumburra batted first at Koonwarra Recreation Reserve and made just 114 with Jimmy Petrie 30 and Peter Churchill the top scorers.

Nerrena’s Michael Collins claimed 2/34,

Jack Collins 3/21 and Ben Croatto 2/19.

The Red Caps must have thought they were in for a big chance with a modest tally to chase but Korumburra had other ideas.

But with John Collins batting solidly Nerrena got to within the target.

At scores tied at 114 apiece Collins facing on 61 and poised to hit the winning run was trapped LBW by Mathew Olden much to the jubilation of the Cobras. Olden finished with match winning figures of 6/29.

In the other semifinal OMK 9/282 had a big win over Wonthaggi Club 142.

Peter Miller top scored with 91 for the Diggers, Scott Thomas made 69 and Adam Busana 22.

Best batsman for Club was Craig Harvey on 45.

In the bowling Workers’ Mark Dobbie took 3/58 while James claimed three wickets for OMK. OMK d WON CLUB 1st innings OMK S. Matthews c. J. Wade b. M. Dobbie .................. 28 P. Miller c. C. Harvey b. S. Tessari .................... 91 S. Thomas c. C. Harvey b. M. Dobbie .................. 69 B. Hayes c. P. Hammer b. M. Cadwallender ........ 16 P. Harper b. M. Dobbie ...... 12 A. Busana c. W. Speed b. J. Wade ....................... 22 G. Lomagno c. P. Hammer b. E. Dempsey ................ 12 D. Elford b. J. Wade ............. 0 M. Gow n.o. ....................... 13

T. Bye c. J. Wade b. E. Dempsey .................. 1 H. James n.o. ........................ 1 Extras ................................ 17 Total .......................9/282 (cc) Bowling: N. Dobbie 0/36, C. Harvey 0/16, E. Dempsey 2/35, M. Dobbie 3/58, K. Dudley 0/22, S. Tessari 1/26, M. Cadwallender 1/34, J. Wade 2/47.

1st innings Won Club C. Harvey c. H. James b. S. Thomas................... 45 P. Hammer lbw. b. M. Whiteside ................ 4 J. Schulz c. P. Harper b. D. Elford ...................... 0 H. Dobbie lbw. b. H. James ..................... 11 E. Dempsey c. D. Elford b. T. Bye ......................... 19 J. Wade b. H. James ............. 4 N. Dobbie lbw. b. H. James ....................... 0 W. Speed c. M. Gow b. A. Busana ................... 10 S. Tessari c. H. James b. S. Thomas..................... 7 M. Dobbie n.o. ..................... 6 M. Cadwallender stp. b. A. Busana ................... 18 Extras ................................ 18

Total ................................. 142 KORUMBURRA drew NERRENA 1st innings Korumburra A. Brinksma b. M. Collins ... 1 J. Petrie c. T. Dyke b. J. Collins .................... 30 P. Churchill c. B. Martin b. C. Marinou ................. 29 I. Riddell b. J. Collins .......... 7 T. Jenkin c. B. Martin b. M. Collins .................... 6 M. Olden lbw.

b. G. Giliam...................... 0 T. Morrison c. J. Collins b. B. Croatto ..................... 8 J. Wrigley n.o. ...................... 6 M. Wrigley lbw. b. B. Croatto ..................... 1 P. Dixon c&b. P. Joseph ..... 10 S. Perks lbw. b. J. Collins ...................... 6 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................. 114 Bowling: M. Collins 2/34, b. Croatto 2/19, P. Jo-

seph 1/17, J. Collins 3/21, C. Marinou 1/11, G. Giliam 1/7.

1st innings Nerrena B. Croatto lbw. b. P. Dixon ........................ 0 B. Gannon lbw. b. M. Wrigley ................. 13 J. Collins lbw. b. M. Olden .................... 61 S. Martin c. T. Morrison b. M. Olden .................... 11 P. Joseph c. M. Wrigley b. P. Churchill................. 12

B. Martin b. M. Olden.......... 0 G. Giliam c. P. Churchill b. M. Olden ...................... 1 C. Marinou b. M. Olden ....... 1 M. Collins b. M. Olden ........ 0 J. Collins r.o. ........................ 0 T. Dyke n.o. .......................... 1 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................. 114 Bowling: P. Dixon 1/32, M. Wrigley 1/18, P. Churchill 1/27, A. Brinksma 0/7, M. Olden 6/29.

Tough year but future bright for Scorpions

• LDCA C Grade Division Two

Island, Club to fight out C2 PHILLIP Island will be up against Club in the grand final of C2 cricket to be held at Wonthaggi football ground.

The Sharks batted first against Glen Alvie, amassing 8/280 on the back of a fine 100 from John Manning and a half century from Carl Muscat. This put the opening stand of 109 on the board.

Steven Niven followed up with 43. Despite a middle order collapse the damage had been inflicted and the Island setting a fine target.

Tom Otton was the pick of the Glen Alvie bowlers, claiming 5/35.

In reply Glen Alvie put up a fight with the middle order faring well; Darcy Hale made 53 and Darcy Tiziani 49 and at one stage

the side was 4/203 and looking composed.

Glen Alvie then lost 6/9 to capitulate and hand the win over.

Mark Forrest and Daniel McCausland did all the damage with nine wickets between the pair.

In the other semi, Workers won the toss and batted first and made a huge 6/360 with four bats making half centuries; Rob Geyer topped the scoring with 81 then Matthew Schreck 77, Sean Roche 53, Liam Gennicarro 53 and Stewart Beaumont 46.

In reply OMK made just 79 with opener Donald Wylie making 22. Rob Geyer was on fire claiming 5/8.

OMK def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club S. Beaumont c. G. Furness b. D. Wylie ..................... 46 B. Jeffries lbw. b. M. Rowe..................... 17 R. Geyer b. M. Rowe ......... 81 J. Licis c. A. Perry

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Grand Finals - March 24-25 Home team

Away Team

Ground

v

Inverloch

SP Turf G. Laird Leongatha G. Goss

Grade A2 Nerrena

v

Imperials

Korum Turf J. Schelling T. Rogers

Grade B1 Phillip Island

v

OMK

McMahon A. Stride G. Wightman

Grade B2 Glen Alvie

v

Korumburra

Outtrim

M. Heenan G. Adams

Grade C1 Korumburra

v

OMK

East C

A. Jordan I. Richards

Grade C2 Phillip Island

v

Won Club

WFG

K. Scrimshaw N. Grabham

Grade A1 Won Club

Umpire

Sponsored by Evans Petroleum Emergencies: Ben Bek, Neil Barnes, Noel Grayden

b. G. Furness .................... 5 S. Roche c. J. Myors b. L. Whiteside ............... 53 L. Gennicarro n.o. .............. 53 M. Schreck b. M. Blackburn ............. 77 A. Churchill n.o.................... 2 Extras ................................ 25 Total .......................6/360 (cc) Bowling: D. Wylie 1/64, J. Whiteside 0/32, M. Rowe 2/73, M. Sawyers 0/33, M. Blackburn 1/45, G. Furness 1/36, L. Whiteside 1/33, D. Wylie 0/33.

1st innings OMK D. Wylie c. b. L. Borne ...... 22 A. Perry b. S. Roche............. 4 C. Walker c. b. L. Borne....... 0 M. Blackburn c. b. L. Borne ....................... 4 L. Whiteside b. R. Geyer...... 0 J. Whiteside lbw. b. R. Geyer ..................... 16 J. Myors lbw. b. R. Geyer .. 10 G. Furness stp. b. S. Liddle .. 9 J. Whiteside b. R. Geyer ...... 2 M. Rowe n.o......................... 0 D. Wylie b. R. Geyer ............ 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................... 79 Bowling: L. Borne 3/45, S. Roche 1/19, R. Geyer 5/8, S. Liddle 1/1.

PHILLIP ISLAND d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat lbw. b. D. Hale .. 50 J. Manning c&b. T. Otton ............... 100 S. Niven c. b. T. Otton........ 43 D. McCausland c&b. T. Otton ................... 6 W. Paterson lbw. b. V. Gopal ....................... 2 G. Marshall c. J. Newsome b. T. Otton ........................ 8

M. Forrest c. D. Hale b. V. Gopal ..................... 23 M. Roy c. A. Brown b. T. Otton ........................ 4 D. Stevenson n.o. ................. 3 B. Young n.o......................... 1 Extras ................................ 39 Total .......................8/280 (cc) Bowling: L. McRae 0/25, J. Newsome 0/57, J. Burke 0/54, D. Hale 1/34, A. Brown 0/13, T. Otton 5/35, V. Gopal 1/31.

1st innings Glen Alvie J. Burke c. W. Paterson b. M. Forrest................... 26 A. Brown lbw. b. M. Forrest..................... 0 J. Newsome lbw. b. M. Forrest................... 29 D. Hale c. b. D. McCausland .......... 53 D. Tiziani b. D. McDonald.............. 49 V. Gopal lbw. b. D. McCausland .......... 32 T. Otton b. M. Forrest .......... 2 M. Grieve c. G. Marshall b. M. Forrest..................... 3 L. McRae lbw. b. M. Forrest..................... 0 M. Milnes n.o. ...................... 2 M. Dhar c. D. McCausland b. G. Marshall .................. 1 Extras ................................ 16 Total ................................. 212

Achievements: Leongatha Town Cricket Club trophy winners were, from left, Ash Hickey (B Grade cricketer of the year and B Grade batting), Ants Hanily (B Grade bowling and most improved), Madura Madusanka (Young Family award for most points, A Grade bowling and cricketer of the year), Matt Davies (Geoff Cashin Memorial Award for best club person), Cam Dowling (C Grade batting, bowling and cricketer of the year), Sam Clark (Matt Trotman Memorial Award for most determined), Rob Shields (coach’s award) and Amila Ratnaike (A Grade batting).

Young guns: Leongatha Town’s U16 trophy winners were, from left, Darcy Hume (batting and cricketer of the year), Noah Fixter (bowling), Ben Hanrahan (coach’s award) and Anton Shields (most improved).

Netball comp established WITH support from Netball Victoria af- March 19.

Open and U17 preliminary final results: filiates in the Eastern Region, a newly U17: Gippsland 61 defeated Mid Gippsland 48. formed competition will be established U17: East Gippsland 40 defeated North in 2018 known as the Eastern Zone Pre- Gippsland 28. mier Netball Competition.

Open: Gippsland Blue 76 defeated North The Eastern Zone Premier Netball Competition began in Sale and Churchill in February this year.

Within this competition the most promising players, umpires, and coaches from across the Greater Gippsland region have come together to participate in an elite, high-quality competition.

The aim of this competition is to connect the gap between grassroots netball and representative level netball.

Players will have an opportunity to play with and against the best talent from the region without the barrier of traveling to Melbourne.

This Monday see the U15 competition have its preliminary finals at the GRSC Sale on Monday,

Gippsland 29.

Open: Gippsland Red 43 defeated East Gippsland 32.

Grand final: Friday, March 23, at the Churchill Leisure Centre.

7.15pm: U15 teams to be announced after Monday, March 19, games.

7.15pm: U 17 Gippsland League vs East Gippsland Football Netball League.

8.30pm: Open Gippsland League Blue vs Gippsland League Red. Come along to watch some fabulous netball in Gippsland.

For more information contact Luana Brock at luanabrock@bigpond.com or 0400 531 590.

SOME amazing individual feats and excitement about the junior talent coming through were the highlights of the Leongatha Town Cricket Club presentation night on Saturday.

It was a tough year on the park for the senior teams with the A Grade side finishing on the bottom and heading to A2, while the B1 side finished second last and the C1 side also battled.

On a positive note, the club once again fielded U16, U14 and U12 teams which feature some serious talent, so there’s plenty to look forward to.

The club is also strong off the ground and enjoys the best facilities. The club will host this year’s A Grade Division 1 grand final this weekend.

Other highlights mentioned on the night included A Grade keeper Josh Schelling’s record breaking six dismissals, while Amila Ratnaike become the first A Grade player to hit three consecutive centuries upon his return late in the season.

Amila had four hits and made 483 runs at 127.

Coach and A Grade captain Matt Davies won his third Geoff Cashin Memorial Award for best club person.

Madura Madusanka was the A Grade cricketer of the year, while Ash Hickey, Cam Dowling and Darcy Hume won the B, C and Under 16 COTYs respectively.

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Sharks to face Diggers OMK overthrew the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club and stormed into the grand final following the weekend’s semi final showdown.

A 106 run effort from batsman Luke Jones sealed the deal for the Diggers.

The Workers won the toss and stepped up to the crease first.

The opening partnership of David Britt and Ian Barnes were quick to get a score of the board, making 65 and 24 runs respectively.

Chad Harvey later made 44 runs, and Mitchell Davey 25, but the remainder of the innings was relatively low scoring.

OMK bowler Dylan McMeekin put the pressure on, taking 4/64.

Nick Auddino and Justin Greenwood also claimed two wickets each.

The Workers were set to defend 213.

Jones topped OMK’s batting order and dominated the match. He was caught by Lochlan McLean, bowled by Joel Brann, after making his ton.

Greg Miller made 50 not out and James Pater-

son contributed 20.

Drew Herbert was the top bowler for the Workers, claiming 3/42. Brann and McLean took out two wickets each.

Coming down to the last few overs, OMK won the day with a score of 8/220 and earned a ticket into the premiership clash against Phillip Island.

Minor premiers Phillip Island earned its spot in the grand final after defeating Nerrena on the weekend.

Nerrena went in to bat first. Ashley Harrison put 32 runs on the board early, but the innings slowed right down from there.

The Phillip Island bowlers bested Nerrena on the day, with Michael Young, Russell Cleeland and Clint Wilson claiming 3/18, 3/11 and 2/7 respectively.

Nerrena was dismissed after 44 overs, all out for 78.

Phillip Island won its way into the grand final after 48 overs. Blake Insall and Jarrod Black led the way with 23 and 35 runs respectively.

Insall was trapped LBW by Charlie Dougherty, and Black was not out at the end of the innings.

Ryan Clark was Nerrena’s top bowler, taking

Focused: OMK bowler Justin Greenwood took out two of the Workers’ wickets during the semi final match.

2/12. Wickets were also claimed by Dougherty and Nicholas Battersby.

Phillip Island’s winning score was 4/82.

PHILLIP ISLAND d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. C. Wilson b. M. Young.................... 32 H. Funnell b. R. Cleeland..... 8 S. Helms c. J. Black b. M. Young...................... 0 G. Murphy c. C. Andrews b. R. Cleeland................... 1 J. Kelly lbw. b. R. Cleeland................... 0 R. Clark c. J. Black b. G. Odgers ..................... 9 J. Beckwith c. M. Young b. C. Wilson.................... 10 N. Battersby r.o. ................... 7 C. Baudinette c. J. Black b. C. Wilson...................... 3 S. Murphy c. C. Andrews b. M. Young...................... 0 C. Dougherty n.o. ................. 2 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................... 78 Bowling: M. Young 3/18, R. Cleeland 3/11, G. Odgers 1/11, C. Andrews 0/11, Z. Brown 0/18, C. Wilson 2/7.

1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland c. R. Clark b. N. Battersby ................. 1 M. Parsons c. H. Funnell b. R. Clark ........................ 9 B. Insall lbw. b. C. Dougherty .............. 23 J. Black n.o......................... 35 B. Johnston lbw. b. R. Clark ........................ 0 A. Finlayson n.o. .................. 0 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................ 4/82 Bowling: C. Dougherty 1/25, N. Battersby 1/21, S. Murphy 0/18, R. Clark 2/12, C. Baudinette 0/3.

WON CLUB def by OMK 1st innings Won Club D. Britt c............................. 65 I. Barnes c. ......................... 24 L. McLean lbw. .................... 8 J. Brann c. ............................ 0

Contributor: Chad Harvey fought for the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club during the semi final, making 44 runs.

L. Sawyer c. ....................... 13 C. Harvey c. ....................... 44 M. Davey c. ........................ 25 K. McLean c....................... 17 D. Herbert c. ....................... 12 B. Evans n.o. ........................ 2 M. Sharp b............................ 0 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................. 213 Bowling: R. Dixon 0/21, J. Lamers 0/18, D. McMeekin 4/64, R. White 1/51, N. Auddino 2/22, J. Greenwood 2/28,

J. Paterson 1/8.

1st innings OMK L. Jones c. L. McLean b. J. Brann .................... 106 E. Lamers c. C. Harvey b. D. Herbert .................... 3 R. White lbw. ....................... 3 J. Paterson c. C. Harvey b. B. Evans ..................... 20 N. Creed c. D. Britt b. D. Herbert .................... 2 J. Lamers c. L. Sawyer b. D. Herbert .................... 1

G. Miller n.o....................... 50 D. McMeekin b. L. McLean .................... 5 J. Greenwood c. D. Herbert b. L. McLean .................... 5 N. Auddino n.o. .................... 1 Extras ................................ 24 Total .............................. 8/220 Bowling: D. Herbert 3/42, K. McLean 0/38, J. Brann 2/43, M. Sharp 0/14, L. McLean 2/35, B. Evans 1/30.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

‘Burra to play minor premiers KORUMBURRA battled hard to defend its score and secure a spot in the 2017/18 grand final.

Coming up against Poowong Loch, Korumburra won the toss and went in to bat first.

Captain Jason Richards was the top scorer of the match, making 55 runs before he was bowled by Geoff Birnie.

Nick Leppin later contributed a further 47 runs.

Poowong Loch bowler Mitchell Adderley fought to quickly dismiss Korumburra’s bottom order, taking 3/35.

Scott Head, Matthew Allen and Birnie all claimed two wickets each.

Korumburra was set to defend its score of 9/216.

Adderley continued his form in Poowong Loch’s innings by making 40 runs. The top scorer of the match was Allen, who

Competition: Poowong Loch bowler Glen Poynton faced Korumburra in the semi final over the weekend.

made 67 not out.

Bowlers Harry McNeill and Dean Bailey put Poowong Loch under the pump, taking 3/83 and 3/57 respectively.

Leppin also wreaked havoc for the Poowong Loch side, taking five catches.

Poowong Loch ultimately fell short of its target with a final score of 8/202.

Minor premiers Glen Alvie strode into the grand final with a victory over Inverloch.

After winning the toss, Glen Alvie suffered a slow start.

However, captain Stuart Lowe – batting sixth – stepped in to save the day.

Lowe made 91 runs before he was caught by Joseph Courtenay, bowled by Warren Williams. Courtenay took three catches for the match.

Jay Thorn contributed 47 not out.

Williams had Glen Alvie worried when he took out 3/40. Wickets were also taken by Jacob Strickland, Dean Cashin and Shaun Hayes.

Glen Alvie set a target of 6/224.

Inverloch also faced a slow start to the innings, picking up steam towards the end of the order. Williams continued his form and made 57 runs, batting eighth. He was bowled by

Wayne Luke.

Hayes accumulated 25 runs before he was caught

by Jy Hull, bowled by Luke.

Luke and Josh Thomas worked hard to keep Inverloch’s opportunities to a minimum, taking 4/24 and 4/47 respectively. Much of Inverloch’s top order was dismissed

by Thomas. Thorn also took 2/32.

Inverloch finished off the innings all out for 186.

Glen Alvie will come up against Korumburra in the grand final this weekend.

KORUMBURRA d POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Korumburra S. Harland c. A. Sheedy b. M. Allen ..................... 13 B. Kerr c. M. Allen b. S. Head ......................... 0 J. Richards b. G. Birnie ...... 55 J. Celebrine stp. K. Miller b. G. Birnie..................... 13 T. Crocker c. K. Miller b. S. Head ......................... 0 D. Scott c. G. Poynton b. M. Allen ..................... 11 N. Leppin lbw. b. M. Adderley ............... 47 E. Allaway c. I. Jenkins b. M. Adderley ............... 21 M. Patching n.o. ................. 24 H. McNeill lbw. b. M. Adderley ................. 3 D. Bailey n.o. ..................... 13 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................9/216 (cc) Bowling: S. Head 2/34, M. Allen 2/48, G. Poynton 0/73, G. Birnie 2/21, M. Adderley 3/35.

1st innings Poowong Loch K. Miller c. N. Leppin

b. H. McNeill ................. 14 M. Adderley b. D. Bailey ... 40 T. Allen c. N. Leppin b. M. Patching .................. 7 I. Jenkins c. T. Crocker b. H. McNeill ................. 23 M. Allen n.o. ...................... 67 A. Sheedy c. N. Leppin b. D. Bailey ...................... 0 B. Hall c. N. Leppin b. D. Bailey .................... 15 J. Hibbs r.o. .......................... 8 G. Poynton c. N. Leppin b. H. McNeill ................... 6 S. Head n.o. .......................... 1 Extras ................................ 21 Total .......................8/202 (cc) Bowling: E. Allaway 0/21, H. McNeill 3/83, M. Patching 1/17, S. Harland 0/12, D. Bailey 3/57.

GLEN ALVIE d INVERLOCH 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts c. S. Hayes b. W. Williams ................ 11 S. Watson c. W. Williams b. J. Strickland.................. 4 R. Slade c. J. Courtenay b. D. Cashin.................... 16 J. Hull c. J. Courtenay b. W. Williams ................ 19 J. Tiziani c. A. Mujtaba b. S. Hayes ....................... 5 S. Lowe c. J. Courtenay b. W. Williams ................ 91 J. Thorn n.o. ....................... 49 W. Luke n.o. ....................... 11 Extras ................................ 18 Total .......................6/224 (cc) Bowling: C. Fisher 0/67, J. Bowring 0/18, J. Strickland 1/7, D. Cashin 1/40, A. Mujtaba 0/32, S. Hayes 1/8, W. Williams 3/40.

1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. J. Thorn b. J. Thomas ..................... 7 J. Bowring c. J. Thorn b. J. Thomas ..................... 4 D. Cashin b. J. Thorn ........... 9 J. Williams c. J. Thorn

Out: Korumburra captain Jason Richards was bowled by Poowong Loch’s Geoff Birnie, but not before he top scored with 55 runs. b. J. Thomas ....................... 11 A. Mujtaba lbw. b. J. Thorn ........................ 6 A. Brayley c. J. Hull b. W. Luke ...................... 10

J. Courtenay c. J. Tiziani b. W. Luke ........................ 3 W. Williams b. W. Luke ..... 57 S. Hayes c. J. Hull b. W. Luke ...................... 25 J. Strickland b. J. Thomas .... 9

J. Butcher n.o. .................... 17 Extras ................................ 28 Total ................................. 186 Bowling: D. Gilbert 0/46, J. Thomas 4/24, J. Thorn 2/32, W. Luke 4/47, B. McRae 0/24.

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Inverloch shocks Diggers in A1 INVERLOCH will play Wonthaggi Club in the grand final of A1 cricket this weekend at Scorpion Park, Leongatha after rain affected semifinals caused some nail biting results.

It was a herculean effort by Inverloch in its semi-final against the OMK with the heroes being Brett Debono and Dave Newman with the bat for Inverloch hitting a magnificent partnership of 173 to help the Stingrays overtake the 8/365 runs the Diggers hit up on Saturday. It was one of the best partnerships in semifinals seen in the LDCA. This was despite the early rain on Sunday reducing Inverloch’s amount of overs from 90 to 82.

Inverloch, which finished lower on the ladder, had no choice but chase the runs as it needed to win to reach the final.

On Saturday OMK won the toss and in hot conditions at Korumburra decided to bat first and got away to a great start with openers Adam Miller scoring 38 and Tom Wyatt 50 to put on 90 for the first wicket. Wyatt was out with the score on 90 and Miller followed soon after and it was 2/103.

Callum Honeyman, OMK’s number three, struck the ball well for 62 and despite losing Daniel

- Heartbreak as Phillip Island narrowly misses

Big hit: Jona Watts of Phillip Island hits one over square off Ryan Birkett’s bowling.

Mock for 4, the Diggers’ Jesse Van Rooye came in and made a fine 106 not out. With Wilson, 23, Rose, 23 and Cochrane 16 not out, the Diggers amassed a very commendable 8/365 from its 90 overs.

Luis Rankin claimed 3/101for Inverloch.

Inverloch had a delayed start to Sunday’s chase and would have its work cut out. Despite this Debono and later Newman would take up the challenge despite runs per over being daunting and wickets falling around them.

Debono would end up with 133 which included 14 fours and 5 sixes. He went out with the score on 4/265 with still 101 runs needed for victory.

The Stingrays still had bats in the shed and despite losing Kit Rotthier for 3 and Walter Taberner for 1 it was Tom McQualter who played a pivotal role with 39 not out to combine with Newman’s 147 not out to bring home the win, their partnership being 85 runs.

In another exciting semi-final Phillip Island fell agonisingly short of

victory when it had Club down to 9/146 but Club’s number 9 and 11 bats, M McCall and Z Macdermid stuck around for 11 overs to survive and force a draw which saw the higher placed team, Club, make it into the final.

On Saturday Phillip Island had won the toss and batted at Scorpion Park, Leongatha, making 248 in the process from 89.5 overs.

Top scorer was Eli Richards with 110, Jona Watts made 44 and down the order a fine 54 was scored by Matthew

Dennerley. J Sheerin claimed 3/94 for Workers with Zac Macdermid 2/25.

Persistent rain on Sunday morning caused a delayed start in Club’s chase with the rain reducing the number of over to 75. Club, being the higher placed team, either had to chase down the rains or, if not, bat out the overs and force a draw.

With the Island making an impact with the ball Mitchell Thomas out for 29 and Alex Geyer top scoring with just 32, Club was forced to try to bat out the overs.

Jake Wallace managed 25 but even with 11 overs left Club was nine wickets down and things were looking dire.

However with a couple of sharp catches missed by the Island, Club managed to scramble the draw and go through to this weekend’s final.

Charith Keerthisinghe was the best of the Island’s bowlers picking up four wickets.

OMK def by INVERLOCH 1st innings OMK A. Miller lbw. b. L. Rankin.................... 38 T. Wyatt c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin.................... 50 C. Honeyman c. T. Thornby b. L. Anderson ................ 62 D. Mock c. D. Newman b. L. Rankin...................... 4 J. Wilson lbw. b. T. McQualter .............. 23 J. Van Rooye n.o. ............. 106 D. Lloyd c. W. Taberner

b. E. Cousins .................. 18 A. Rose r.o.......................... 23 P. Dell c. W. Taberner b. W. Rankin..................... 1 J. Cochrane n.o................... 16 Extras ................................ 24 Total .......................8/365 (cc) Bowling: K. Rotthier 0/14, L. Rankin 3/101, W. Rankin 1/120, L. Anderson 1/29, T. McQualter 1/59, D. Newman 0/20, E. Cousins 1/6.

1st innings Inverloch B. Debono c. N. Cant b. P. Dell ....................... 133 T. Thornby c. A. Rose b. N. Cant ....................... 14 W. Stewart c. A. Rose b. D. Lloyd ....................... 7 W. Rankin b. D. Mock ......... 3 D. Newman n.o. ............... 147 K. Rotthier c. A. Rose b. J. Van Rooye ................ 3 W. Taberner c. P. Dell b. J. Van Rooye ................ 1 T. McQualter n.o. ............... 39 Extras ................................ 24 Total .......................6/371 (cc) WON CLUB drew PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland c. J. Sheerin b. R. Thomas .................... 2 M. Kinghorn c. J. Sheerin b. R. Thomas .................... 1 E. Richards c. b. J. Sheerin .................. 110 J. Watts c. J. Sheerin b. J. Sheerin .................... 44 T. Hornsby r.o....................... 4 J. Keating c. b. R. Birkett .................... 12 C. Keerthisinghe c. J. Sheerin b. Z. MacDermid .............. 1 G. Selby c. M. McCall b. J. Sheerin ...................... 0 S. Kirton c. D. Turton b. Z. MacDermid .............. 1 M. Dennerley n.o. .............. 54 B. Christopher lbw. b. M. Thomas ................... 2 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 248 Bowling: R. Thomas

2/38, R. Birkett 1/34, Z. MacDermid 2/25, A. Geyer 0/1, J. Sheerin 3/94, M. McCall 0/30, M. Thomas 1/14.

1st innings Won Club S. Huitema b. M. Dennerley ............... 0 M. Thomas c. C. Keerthisinghe b. J. Watts ....................... 29 A. Geyer r.o. ....................... 32

R. Thomas c. G. Selby b. E. Richards ................. 14 D. Turton b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 9 J. Sheerin b. E. Richards .... 10 J. Sheerin c. J. Watts b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 2 J. Wallace b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 25 M. McCall n.o. ..................... 4 R. Birkett c. E. Richards b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 0 Z. MacDermid n.o. ............... 4 Extras ................................ 17 Total .......................9/146 (cc)

Charging in: Ryan Thomas from Workers sends one down in the A1 final to Jona Watts of Phillip Island. He claimed 2/38.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Nerrena, Imperials to fight out A2 premiership F AV O U R I T E S the Nerrena and un- and place in the top derdogs Imperials division at stake.

Ladder leaders Nerwill fight out the rena took on Koonwarra/ A2 cricket final Leongatha RSL in the this weekend on semi-final on the Leonthe Korumburra gatha turf wicket. The Red Caps won the toss and batturf wicket with ted, making 8/254 in warm

Valuable hit: Tim Sauvarin made a handy 23 for Imperials against Poowong Loch.

conditions after 90 overs.

Nerrena didn’t have the match all its own way with openers Dave Trotman out for 12 and Dave Baldi out for 8. Zac Trease was next out for 18 and Damien Symmons for 18 as the Red Caps struggled on 4/76.

A patient 29 from Tim Wightman and 33 from Caine Salmon added vital runs but the 66 not out from Paul Matheson was the one which propelled Nerrena to a competitive total with 21 from Nathan Trotto also assisting down the order.

Ben Perry claimed 3/46 for the Cougars and Tom Elliott 2/35.

Rain played a big part here as the match was reduced to just 52 overs for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL to chase on Sunday, a very tall order with five runs an over required against the top team.

Ben Davidson contributed 24 and Col McPhee 27 while the top scorer was Sam Hughes with 57.

The pressure of the chase caused wickets to fall regularly with Koony all out for 136 in the 47th over; well short of the required runs.

Tim Wightman completed a good match, taking 4/36 while Jarrod Hoy took 2/15.

Imperials elected to bat when it won the toss against Poowong Loch in the match

on the Inverloch turf.

It wasn’t a great start from Imps though as Gary Sauvarin 7, Ryan Higgins 6 and then Jack Ginnane 2 were all out cheaply; Imps 3/17.

Andrew Meyer 53 and Mark Lafferty 34 then set about getting the runs ticking over with a 48 run partnership before Lafferty fell. Tim Sauvarin scored a handy 23.

Fortunately Luke Rogers stepped up with a fine 100 and with Kristian Gray’s 48 not out and Ryan Higgins 20 not out Imps had 8/313 on the board after 82 overs.

Alan Jenkins took 3/72 for Poowong/Loch.

In reply Poowong Loch’s innings really never got going; with both Bardwells out cheaply; Jacob 12 and Aaron 10.

Wickets fell regularly with Nathan Allen the top scorer with 35 as Poowong Loch was bowled out for 112.

Zac Price claimed 4/15 for the Imps with Jack Ginnane 3/39 giving the team confidence in the grand final.

POOWONG LOCH def by IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. B. Monson b. A. Jenkins ..................... 7 R. Higgins c. A. Bardwell b. D. Fawcett .................... 6 A. Meyer lbw. b. A. Jenkins ................... 53

Patient innings: Tim Wightman, Nerrena plays cautiously on his way to 29.

J. Ginnane b. D. Fawcett ...... 2 M. Lafferty c. C. Knox b. J. Bardwell ................. 34 T. Sauvarin c. A. Bardwell b. B. Monson .................. 23 L. Rogers b. A. Jenkins .... 100 S. Vagg c. R. Greaves b. S. Jenkins ..................... 7 K. Gray n.o......................... 48 D. Ginnane n.o. .................. 20 Extras ................................ 13 Total .....................8/313 (dec) Bowling: A. Jenkins 3/72, D. Fawcett 2/100, M. Loader 0/14, B. Monson 1/56, J. Bardwell 1/31, S. Jenkins 1/32.

1st innings Poowong Loch J. Bardwell b. Z. Price........ 12 A. Bardwell b. J. Ginnane .. 10 W. Pollock c. L. Rogers b. Z. Price ......................... 7 C. Knox c&b. M. Lafferty.. 17

D. Fawcett b. J. Ginnane ...... 0 R. Greaves lbw. b. Z. Price ......................... 9 M. Loader lbw. b. J. Ginnane .................... 5 N. Allen c. A. Meyer b. T. Sauvarin ................. 35 A. Jenkins c. S. Vagg b. Z. Price ......................... 5 B. Monson c. J. Ginnane b. T. Sauvarin ................... 0 S. Jenkins n.o. ...................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 112 Bowling: J. Ginnane 3/39, Z. Price 4/15, L. Rogers 0/1, M. Lafferty 1/16, T. Sauvarin 2/22, K. Gray 0/7, D. Ginnane 0/4.

NERRENA d KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Nerrena D. Trotman lbw.

b. B. Perry ...................... 12 D. Baldi lbw. b. J. Kennedy.................... 8 T. Wightman c. B. Davison b. B. Perry ...................... 29 Z. Trease c. J. Hughes b. T. Elliott ..................... 18 D. Symmons c. S. Hughes b. J. Rushton................... 18 C. Salmon c. B. Davison b. B. Perry ...................... 33 J. Hoy b. J. Kennedy .......... 18 P. Matheson n.o. ................. 66 N. Trotto c. J. Hughes b. T. Elliott ..................... 21 A. Trotto n.o. ...................... 14 Extras ................................ 17 Total .......................8/254 (cc) Bowling: T. Elliott 2/35, J. Rushton 1/26, J. Kennedy 2/40, B. Perry 3/46, C. McPhee 0/18, J. Hastings 0/46, B. Davison 0/35.

1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Davison c. C. Salmon b. J. Hoy ......................... 24 J. Rockall r.o. ....................... 4 B. Perry c. C. Salmon b. A. Trotto ....................... 6 S. Hughes c. D. Symmons b. J. Trease...................... 57 S. Parker lbw. b. J. Hoy ........ 0 C. McPhee stp. C. Salmon b. T. Wightman ............... 27 J. Hughes c. D. Baldi b. T. Wightman ................. 2 J. Kennedy b. J. Trease......... 7 J. Rushton n.o....................... 4 T. Elliott lbw. b. T. Wightman ................. 1 J. Hastings b. T. Wightman .. 0 Extras .................................. 4 Total ................................. 136 Bowling: J. Trease 2/57, A. Trotto 1/25, J. Hoy 2/15, T. Wightman 4/36.

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Irrigation system improves course

By Sarah Vella THE Leongatha Golf Club’s new irrigation system will save the club up to 40 hours of labour per week, use 40 percent less water and cost around $4000 per year less to run than its previous system.

The $250,000 automated irrigation project was funded by the club, $50,000 from the South Gippsland Shire Council and $80,000 from the State Government.

Mayor, Cr Lorraine Brunt said the project was first put before council in 2015.

“The project was quite an undertaking...which the council was happy to provide $50,000 for,” she said.

“We look forward to seeing the progress the Leongatha Golf Club makes in the future.”

Golf club president Peter Waters said the installation of the new irrigation system will form an important part of the club’s history.

He said the club, which is 109 years old, has been shaped by past projects of similar scale.

“Sixty years ago, the decision was made to move from Leongatha and build this 18 hole course. That decision set the scene for the club’s history,” he said.

“Then, 40 years ago the decision was made to purchase a block of land a few kilometres away with a large dam, to secure our water supply.

“Then around three years ago, another decision was made to look at trying to secure funding for this irrigation project.”

Mr Waters said the project, which ended up costing around $30,000 more than anticipated, was out of the club’s depth to take on alone.

He said receiving around half of the required money from the council and the government meant the project became doable.

“We also obtained donations from businesses and our own members,” he said.

“The actual work has been a large undertaking, completed by the contractor as well as by our own staff and volunteers.”

Mr Waters wanted to thank council project manager Tony Peterson, club general manager Josh Hall, course superintendant Dylan McMeekin and all of the volunteers who helped achieve “a wonderful outcome for this club”.

“It will be another of the important decisions and developments in the club’s history,” he said.

The club’s old system was manually operated and meant much of the watering was done during the day and sometimes even impeded play.

The new system is fully automated and capable of being operated via an app on a smart phone.

It also allows watering to be done at night, reducing water use and energy costs as well as reducing disruption to players.

“It is something we can all be proud of,” Mr Waters said.

Water course: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, Leongatha Golf Club general manager Josh Hall, council project manager Tony Peterson, golf club superintendent Dylan McMeekin, golf club president Peter Waters and GippSport executive officer and former club president Dan Poynton admired the golf clubs new irrigation system last Thursday.

Panthers call out for U16s WITH another preseason almost over and the start of the 2018 season starting with a home game against Dalyston on April 7, the Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club is looking forward to the season getting underway.

With the return of past champion players Damien Holmes and Lucy Monahan as Senior football and netball playing coaches, the club is well on its way to becoming a local community hub for players of all ages across football and netball to come and enjoy their sport with their friends and family.

On the football front, the Seniors have been training hard with a great bunch of young and enthusiastic guys making their presence felt.

The club could certainly use some extra players

to ensure it fills a competitive Reserves side each week so please come down, with brothers, dads, mates or cousins and enjoy what the club has to offer.

The club is pleased to advise its junior football numbers in U10,U12 and U14 are stronger than in recent times but that is not to say it would not welcome a few more in each of these grades.

However, and unfortunately, the club is in a very poor position with lack of numbers in U16 football.

The situation is that unless it has a significant increase in numbers in the next week, it may not be able to field an U16 boys football team.

The ramifications of this are serious and can have a devastating flow on effect in future years.

From a league point of view, it is most unsatisfactory as it creates an unwanted bye each week.

It also has an adverse affect on local neighbours

such as Phillip Island, where it means its U16 team would also have another two weeks without football and therefore short circuit its season.

So, to all those U16 boys who have not made up their mind or are not guaranteed of a game each week, the club would love to see you and welcome you with open arms.

Training is currently on Wednesday evenings at the oval in Bass from 5pm.

The oval is in outstanding condition and prior to season will have a new boundary fence, which will give a significant uplift to our ground.

For enquiries about the U16 side, please contact football manager Luke Hill on 0427 556 822.

For enquiries on U10, U12 or U14 football, please contact Nick Toler on 0419 931 865.

The club looks forward to welcoming both new netballers and footballers and seeing many at the first home game on April 7.

Weather tests HPVs THE 21st running of the Wonthaggi Hu- unsafe to continue so at 10.07am the race was susman Powered Grand Prix took place last pended in the hope that things would improve.

With no letup in the wind and rain the race was weekend at the Wonthaggi Recreation declared over at 10.30am.

Centre.

The winner of the race was Goldmember enThere were 75 entries from Victoria and South Australia.

Local entries came from Wonthaggi Secondary College, Tooradin Primary School, Kooweerup Secondary College and Drouin Secondary College.

Practice took place on Saturday between 9.15am and 10.30am and the race started at 12pm on Saturday in sunny and hot conditions on a day of Total Fire Ban. During the afternoon, the wind increased toward the 50kph that was predicted.

This created some trying conditions for the riders, particularly the primary students.

During the night the wind dropped and the race proceeded in calm conditions but the temperature remained in the low 30s for most of the night.

The morning produced cloudy conditions but the wind again increased to speeds that were tending to be unsafe with some barriers moving due to the wind.

Mid morning it started to rain and by 9.30am the rain was tending to torrential.

The riders did well to maintain racing in the increasingly trying conditions with water running across the track in many places.

It was decided that the conditions had become

tered by Peninsula Human Power.

It completed 575 laps of the 1.4km circuit in the 22 hours and seven minutes of racing.

The overall class winners were; Junior Secondary, Taco Gully, Maiden Gully Primary School, Junior Open, Pipsqueak, HRTC Racing, Middle Secondary, Chrysaor, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School, Senior Secondary, Ajax Spray ‘N’ Wipe, Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Open Girls, Pegasus, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School, Open Secondary, Zooper Dooper, Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Community Open, RoMo Racing entry, Community Mixed, Grey Nomad, HRTC Racing and Veterans, Electra, and St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School.

The fastest lap was 1min 55 seconds by A Little More Aero from Woodleigh School and the Lew Arthur Memorial Innovation Award was won by the Team Relentless entry from SA, Trump Trikes.

Right Smooth running: the Wonthaggi Secondary College was vying for the title in this year’s HPV 24 hour race, held in Wonthaggi over the weekend.

Above Local team: the Wonthaggi Secondary College once again fielded a team in the human powered vehicle 24 hour race held in Wonthaggi over the weekend. Back from left, Nate Bateman, Alex Peters, Molli Brusamarello, Lauren Sullivan, Louise Shearman, Helen Parkes and team manager Alistair Lowe and front from left Jaidyn Nattista and Alex Dunbar were ready to tackle take on the endurance test in their HPV.

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Juniors ready to flap footy wings Marcus Kreutzberger will join the Leongatha THE Leongatha Junior Football Club will again have five teams take to the club this year as the coach of the Under 10s. has played a lot of senior footy at Tarfield this season after a successful sign win“Marcus and has excellent knowledge of the game,” on day last Wednesday afternoon.

Mr Hanily said.

The club will have two Under 14 teams, two Under 12 teams and one Under 10 team.

The season kicks off on April 22, which club president Mick Hanily said will give them a “good month of training to consolidate numbers”.

“I think numbers will be fairly good again this year. We are looking forward to another successful season developing as many children as we can,” he said.

Player registration closes at the end of March.

This year, Adrian Burns will be coaching one of the Under 14 sides, while “local legend” Peter Helms will be taking the other Under 14 team.

“Adrian played league football and has coached our Under 12s before. He is back after a year away and is a good acquisition for the club,” Mr Hanily said.

“Peter played a lot of senior games for the Parrots.”

Tim Bolge will be coaching one of the Under 12 sides.

“Tim coached one of our Under 12 sides last year and took them to the grand final, against our other Under 12 side,” Mr Hanily said.

“He is a long term coach and player with the Leongatha club.”

The club is still looking for a coach for the second Under 12 team.

Play time: Jasmine Lowe and Rhianna Gray will be pulling on the footy boots for the Par- Time to fly: from left Jhett Brown, Klayton McGrath, Ethan Smith and Will Brown are keen rots this year in the Under 10 team. The ju- to get their footy season started with the Leongatha Junior Football Club, after a fun training niors started training last Wednesday night. session last Wednesday night.

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