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Weekend polished to perfection AN EXCITING range of events was held across South Gippsland on the weekend, from car shows to fun runs.

Berwick’s Joe Borg (left) won entry of show and best hot rod at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday with his ’34 Ford. Turn to page 8 for more coverage.

Also on Sunday, Chelsea’s Stuart Capel (above) was the first runner to cross the line in the 15 kilometre race at the Keeping Kids on Track event at Kilcunda. See full report on page 51.

There is more to come this Labour Day long weekend, with the Inverloch Jazz Festival and Stony Creek Cup, both feature events and previewed inside today’s Star.

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This does not take into account the three full time bakers, and eight part time SPIRALLING power prices are and casual workers employed. threatening local businesses. “We cannot increase the cost of our Thornton’s Bakery in Leongatha is products. The cost of living is already one business struggling under the pressure too high and it makes you wonder how of hefty electricity prices that have more everyday households will cope with the than doubled since the start of 2018. increase,� he said.

Thornton’s Bakery owner Darren Kelly’s Bakery in Korumburra has McInnes said he was shocked when almost seven years and our bills were certainly felt the pinch in rising prices. his power prices went up $1000 for the usually $1200 and never over $1500,� he The family owned business has been on month. the market since October last year. said. “Our last bill for the month came in “Our electricity bill has also gone up “This increase means we need to sell at $2300. I have owned the business for 400 pies a month just to cover the cost of $1000 a month and it is going to hurt our

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bottom line,� manager Jason Kelly said. “We cannot just put up the price of bread to compensate for it; we have to compete against supermarket prices. If businesses put up prices, people are going to lose their jobs and it is going to hurt our economy.�

Kelly’s Bakery installed 100 solar panels on its roof almost five years ago at a cost of around $70,000. “We were paying $4700 a month before we put in the solar panels. We got our bills down to around $2800 but they are back up again,� Mr Kelly said.

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Calls for help heard SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to give to families in need, with three fundraising campaigns established recently.

A bank account has been created to help the family of Mattea Riccardi (pictured) of Leongatha and her family as she recovers from critical injuries sustained in a car crash.

Tarwin Valley Campdraft is holding a fundraising auction this Sunday, March 11 at Dumbalk to raise money to buy a lifting machine for Meeniyan girl, Aylah Hengtsberger. She suffers from cerebal palsy like symptoms.

Leongatha boy Elliot Vanderland is still in the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne seeking treatment for a rare bone marrow condition.

An equestrian fundraising event for his family will be held at Dumbalk on April 7 and 8 by South Gippsland Team Penning.

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Parents’ worst nightmare

Passion for basketball: Mattea Riccardi, fourth from left, was returning from a basketball tournament in Warragul representing Leongatha Lightning when she was critically injured in a car accident. She is pictured with team mates, from left, Danay Grabham-Andrews, Tess Croatto, Tahlia Lafferty and Imogen Hulshof. for the hospital.”

The Leongatha Basketball Association has set up an account to help the Riccardi family cope with ongoing travel, medical and other costs, so Daniel and Anna can spend time with their children’s recovery.

If you wish to donate you can deposit money in this account: Riccardi Family Fund, BSB:013705,

Mirboo North stumped by MP’s logging stance

By Lucy Johnson

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GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has stood by his support of logging around Lyrebird Walk near Mirboo North.

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Concerned protesters: Mirboo North residents and members of the Preserve Our Forests group gathered to question Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien about VicForests’ proposal to log 112 hectares at Lyrebird Walk, Mirboo North. following the survey, he said.

Mirboo North resident Grant O’Neill unveiled

his wooden sculpture at the session last Wednesday, to symbolise the diverse ecology of Lyrebird Walk.

Public meeting rejects logging MORE than 150 people attended a public meeting in Mirboo North on Sunday to learn about the findings of recent biodiversity studies of land proposed for logging around Lyrebird Walk.

tourism and personal surveys with businesses, residents and visitors to determine their financial reliance on tourism.

“Mirboo North is a small town seeking to strengthen its economy, provide better quality of life and build on our local assets. To do this, we need to The studies found the forest was home to the develop policies which protect the landscape that is one of our greatest assets and well recognised by our greater glider and Strzelecki koala.

Susan Koci, study group coordinator, said iso- tourism promoters,” she said. lated native forests left animals stranded.

Faye Wedrowicz said little remaining habitat in M. the Strzelecki Ranges was habitat for the Strzelecki koala that holds the unique genome of the original Victorian koala before European settlement and is under severe pressure to survive.

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He tells various stories, from wanting a refund withA MAN was caught by police using an electroout receipts for faulty goods and cooked food, to losing shock weapon (taser) in Wonthaggi on Thursday. his wallet and phone and needing to feed his family.

Police were informed the 36 year old from Sunset The man claims to want to borrow money.

Strip, Phillip Island, was alking along Murray Street He has posed as a council employee, a deaf/mute in the afternoon. and a policeman, among other personas and seems to Police located the man and seized the weapon. tell a convincing story.

He will now face court in relation to possessing a There has been a photo of him posted on variprohibited weapon. ous Facebook pages, but police urge the public to not Con man alert rely on this image, as a person who has had dealings THERE have been many reports of an elderly with him did not recognise the man in the photo as man attempting to obtain money/refunds from being the same man.

Business owners are urged to make staff aware businesses across South Gippsland.

He is reported to have recently visited a business and to reaffirm the business’ refund policy.

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His stance has not satisfied members of the Preserve Our Forests committee, with whom he gathered to speak about VicForests’ controversial proposal to log 112ha last Wednesday.

Preserve Our Forests chair Marg Thomas said she felt Mr O’Brien failed to listen to the group’s concerns.

“Danny refused to acknowledge that the community had valid concerns. He unequivocally refused to take our concerns to government,” she said.

“He did not acknowledge that tourism and hospitality in Mirboo North would be affected and only seemed concerned about the mill workers’ jobs in his electorate.”

Mr O’Brien spoke about the funding he lobbied to secure for the Heyfield sawmill last year and said it would be “hypocritical” to then campaign against the logging of Lyrebird Walk.

“I have been a supporter of the forestry industry for my entire political career and it was one of the policies I was elected on. It would be hypocritical of me to support Preserve Our Forests’ views and I think people are sick of politicians who say one thing and do another,” he said.

“Many people rely on the timber industry.”

Mr O’Brien said forestry is a renewable resource and was an opportunity for jobs.

“We are only taking three coupes from this area of forest, not the entire thing,” he said.

Preserve Our Forests protester Susan Koci said the area was home to the listed vulnerable species, greater glider.

“They are some of the significant number of animals who require the hollows of trees in order to live in the area safely,” she said.

Mr O’Brien said the Lyrebird Walk had been logged 60 years ago and was living proof that selective logging would ensure the area grows back.

“VicForests is investigating the presence of greater gliders and will prepare a conservational strategy

A/c 414864968. Deposits can also be made in person at ANZ Bank, Leongatha.

A major raffle is being organised for the family.

Donations of goods or vouchers can be left at Sportfirst, Henriettas or McCartin Street Optometrists.

Tickets will go on sale in the community soon.

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On a normal Saturday afternoon on February 10, Daniel was going about his usual business, running the family’s two shops in Leongatha.

His wife Anna and two of their three children Mattea, 8, and Julian, 4, as well as Anna’s mother Nancy, were attending a basketball tournament in Warragul, where Mattea was representing Leongatha Basketball Association’s Under 10 Lightning team.

Mattea was the driving force behind the Under 10 Girls wearing team tattoos for the Warragul tournament.

On the way home, a car appeared from nowhere and slammed into the side of Anna’s car.

Anna was able to get out of the car but all other passengers sustained injuries. Mattea was in a critical condition and Julian was in a serious state. Nancy sustained fractured ribs.

By the time Daniel arrived at the scene near Drouin, emergency services personnel were working on the injured. Mattea was not moving. She had a blood transfusion and once stabilised, she and Julian were airlifted to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Mattea’s injuries included multiple internal injuries, a broken hip, punctured lung, a dislocated bone in her neck, torn ligaments in her neck, and swelling on the brain.

Mattea was placed in an induced coma for sta-

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A PHONECALL from a relative to Leongatha’s Daniel Riccardi saying “there had been a nasty car accident involving members of your family” was the start of a harrowing three weeks for his family.

bilisation and a team of surgeons were brought in to operate, with Mattea’s parents briefed on what procedures needed to be performed.

Julian sustained a fractured eye socket and was also operated on at the children’s hospital.

Late last week, Mattea was smiling and talking, but still has a long journey to go. She has a halo around her neck but was fortunate no vertebrae were broken and she has avoided paralysis.

She has just been moved into a wheelchair and can go for little trips around the hospital with her mother Anna, who has been by her side. She still has a feeding tube but it is hoped she will be able to take in more food soon.

Mattea faces at least six to eight weeks of rehabilitation before she is walking normally.

Julian has been discharged and is home with his father. Youngest daughter Natalia has been upset by the whole ordeal and has only just recently started attending her Grade One class at St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha.

Daniel said he has been blown away not only by the support of the wider Leongatha community, but also the care of the Royal Children’s Hospital.

“The community has been fantastic. I have had a lot of people coming into the shop to ask how everything is and others have been offering assistance in the shop. My family and friends have been very supportive and I thank them very much,” he said.

“The Royal Children’s Hospital has been absolutely fantastic; they have done everything possible for the children. They also assigned a social worker to me so they could look after all the other details like insurance and emergency accommodation.

“Once we are through all this, I would really like to have a big event in Leongatha as a big fundraiser

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Community backs Leanne

By Tayla Kershaw THE community rallied around Leongatha’s Leanne Crimp on Saturday afternoon.

Little Athletics and was a swimming teacher at Korumburra.

Leanne said the support from the community was overwhelming.

“I’m feeling very loved. I’m so thankful to these amazing and beautiful people,” she said.

“I’d like to thank Ann for everything she has done for me. There are so many to thank. Thank you to everyone who has sent me messages, called in, given me organic vegetables and cared for my children.

I’m absolutely blown away.”

Leanne said she is staying positive and loves that she has Annie to look forward to.

“I am determined to beat this. I will keep fighting. I am just so thankful for everyone’s support,” she said.

Leanne is battling cancer and people were more than willing to put up their hands to help her out.

A fundraiser – organised by Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Ann Hemming – was held at Leongatha’s Bairs Hotel.

The event featured live music by Russell Hemming, Mark Drury and associates.

The money raised will go towards her treatment and a trip to see her family in New Zealand.

Ann said the target for the fundraiser was $500, but this had been reached well before the raffles had started. The final amout for the day was an amazing $4830.

“When we put the event up on Facebook, around 457 people responded. Although we aren’t expecting those numbers, it just goes to show what sort of person Leanne is. Everyone wants to do something to help her,” she said.

Leanne has been involved with Leongatha Lyric Theatre since her daughter played a role in The Wizard of Oz in 2013.

Since then, she has helped out backstage and has made a few appearances on stage. She played a role in the recent play Our Country’s Good, and has a minor singing role alongside her daughter in the Fundraiser: Leongatha’s Leanne Crimp upcoming major music Annie. (centre) thanked Ann and Russell Hemming Grateful family: Tennessee, Leanne, Paul, Autumn and Nevada Crimp felt the love from Not only is Leanne involved with Lyric, she the Leongatha community on Saturday when many people turned out to support a fundraiser is also a committee member for the Leongatha for hosting a fundraiser on Saturday to help

support her through her cancer treatment.

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“We are frustrated because we called our energy company, NRG Electricity, and we asked for a breakdown of our kilowatt usage and they could not tell us.”

Murray Goulburn’s factory in Leongatha is a significant user of electricity and the rising cost of power, including gas, across the dairy cooperative’s Victorian plants is a concern.

A MG spokesperson said, “Food manufacturers like MG have limited capacity to pass on these costs and require reliable and affordable energy to remain globally competitive.

“MG will continue to look at ways to manage energy efficiently within our business including alternative energy sources, while also needing continued efforts from governments to improve domestic supply and pricing for indus-

try in this country.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath met with Mr McInnes last Thursday to hear his concerns before taking the matter to Parliament.

“This significant price rise is impacting on many businesses like Thornton’s Bakery and places enormous pressure on business owners to keep the doors open and staff employed,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Premier Daniel Andrews needs to act immediately on energy prices instead of pointing the finger and hoping the Federal Government will fix his energy affordability mess. The government needs to understand the impact power prices are having on the viability of businesses across Gippsland South.”

Power price threat: from left, Thornton’s Bakery owner Darren McInnes, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath met on Thursday to discuss the vastly increased electricity costs affecting the Leongatha bakery.

Ms Bath raised concerns with Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio in Parliament.

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Pets blessed in Leongatha PET owners gathered at Leongatha’s McIndoe Park for the inaugural Blessing of the Animals on Sunday morning.

Reverend Paul Bauer said event was all about the community’s and God’s love for animals, and the way animals bring so much joy to their loved ones.

A picnic followed the church service, and Rev Bauer decided to add the Blessing of the Animals to the outdoor worship this year. “This is the first time I have done the blessing publicly. I’ve done blessings at nursing homes previously,� Rev Bauer said.

He called forward pet owners, asked their names

and their pet’s names, and then performed the reading.

Pets, photos of pets and stuffed animals were brought to the park to be part of the event.

The guest speaker on the day was local vet Mary Smith.

Ms Smith spoke about being a vet from a Christian’s perspective.

Rev Bauer said all pets were welcome to the event and he was pleased to see new faces coming along to the church picnic. “We are looking into making the Blessing of the Animals an annual event and hopefully it will be able to grow from there,� he said.

Blowing money Council pays $33,600 for wind farm probe and risks paying more

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire councillors have stopped short of demanding independent noise monitoring of turbines at Bald Hills Wind Farm for now, despite paying $33,600 for a ‘noise investigation plan’.

Councillors last Wednesday voted to direct a consultant to investigate noise complaints about the Tarwin Lower wind farm, but without clear instructions to monitor noise levels.

Council will pay the consultant $33,600 and has left the door open to paying even more, in addition to paying around $40,000 in legal fees so far, according to Cr Andrew McEwen.

If the consultant determines noise monitoring is required, the consultant has been instructed to provide council CEO Tim Tamlin with another quote for a “suitably qualified acoustician to undertake this work�.

The Supreme Court ordered council to investigate noise complaints by wind farm neighbours, who took legal action after being dissatisfied by council’s handling of their concerns turbine noise was impacting their health. Council is responsible for enforcing permit conditions of the wind farm, including noise.

The neighbours were less than impressed when council officers assessed their noise complaints by using their ears only to determine the turbines did not generate nuisance noise.

Last Wednesday, councillors amended a recommendation written by council’s executive to appoint a public health consultant to prepare a noise investigation plan.

Councillors called for the CEO to tell the consultant “particular attention and consideration be given to noise monitoring by a suitably qualified acoustician as part of the investigation�, rather than explicitly require noise monitoring be undertaken now.

Cr Ray Argento, who moved the amended motion, was asked by The Star why noise monitoring was not part of the $33,600 plan already and whether the consultant was suitable to undertake the role. “The motion will allow him, should he not

believe he has the skills, to access that skillset by another means,� Cr Argento said.

Wind farm neighbours believe the consultant appointed by council, James C. Smith and Associates, does not have the expertise to investigate noise complaints.

Cr McEwen, who opposed the plan, told council, “The consultant has no stated experience in noise assessment�.

Cr Jeremy Rich also objected to the plan.

He said council needed to work with the community and the recommendation was adding “fuel to the fire�.

He said councils should not be charged with the responsibility of enforcing planning permit conditions given the permit was issued by the State Government, and council’s planning department was not given adequate resources to police the wind farm. “This has been exacerbated by what I consider to be not particularly great actions from our executive,� Cr Rich said.

Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt asked that he retract the statement, given Mr Tamlin is to face the Supreme Court on March 20 to explain the action council took to comply with a court order from August 29, 2017 to investigate wind farm noise.

It wasn’t until December that councillors received an email from Mr Tamlin explaining he had experienced a delay in finding a noise consultant. That email was leaked to the public.

Cr Rich retracted his statement and replaced it with “we have had questionable advice that has led us to be in a situation where we are now going back to court because we have not complied with the specific Supreme Court orders�.

Cr McEwen said council had already paid in the vicinity of $40,000 in legal fees, including $20,000 of the neighbours’ legal costs, in relation to the matter.

He also called for the brief to the consultant to be made public.

The motion to engage the consultant was passed by councillors Argento, Brunt, Alyson Skinner, Don Hill, Aaron Brown and Maxine Kiel. Cr Meg Edwards was absent.

The neighbours’ legal representative did not wish to comment before March 20.

Love for animals: Leongatha’s Geoff Robb and dog Buckley, vet and guest speaker Mary Smith, Phillip Smith and dog Ferdie, Stuart Smith, Judy Robb and Reverend Paul Bauer were all set for the Blessing of the Animals in Leongatha on Sunday morning.

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Stamp of approval for Celia

By Lucy Johnson BOTANICAL artist artis Celia Rosser OAM has had her famous banksias immortalised in stamps with Australia Post.

The celebration of hher work was released on Tuesday, February 20.

Creek resident’s work is reThe Fish Cree nowned. She iis the only artist to paint species of banksia in botanic every specie form. work received critical acHer wo claim and gave her the chance to exhibit in England, meet Queen Elizabeth, and receive an Order Elizabe Medal and an Orof Australia Aus der oof the British Empire.

“My first series of stamps was commissioned st in partnership with Aus-

tralia Post and Monash University, where I worked for many years,” Ms Rosser said.

“The latest series features four of my paintings on stamps as well as a set of postcards. The grossa, speciosa, cuneata and coccinea banksias are displayed on the stamps and the postcards display a photograph of the banksia alongside the painting.”

It took Mrs Rosser more than 25 years to compile her 18th century style florilegium and she said it is sometimes overwhelming when she considers her vast body of work.

“Now when I look at everything, I cannot quite believe I did all of it myself,” she said.

“I spent so much time taking field trips to collect the banksias and it was an enormous job.

Each painting took so long.”

Ms Rosser first discovered her love for the flora when she had an accident with her best friend and their children in a car.

“My friend Brenda and I were driving

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around and we went into some quicksand. Between the two of us we had six children. While she went to get help, and the children and I kept ourselves busy picking flowers,” she said.

“That is when I came across my first ever banksia, the banksia serrata, which to this day is still my favourite species.”

Ms Rosser’s designs have featured on stamps a number of times, first in 1981 when she was commissioned to paint a series of fungi stamps.

In 1988, Ms Rosser painted a series of coconut images and later in 1990 a couple of golden wattle paintings were commissioned for Australia Day commemorative stamps.

In 1994, her series of Chistmas Island native flora was featured on stamps.

Australia Post philatelic manager Michael Zsolt said the designs would become a collectors’ item for those with a love for native Australian flora.

“We are excited to acknowledge banksias as an Australian botanical icon, striking in both the natural landscape and in native gardens,” he said.

Ms Rosser is proud to have some of her favourite work showcased across the country.

“You have to be particular and accurate in painting botanicals,” she said.

“I still surprise myself. When I was asked to exhibit in London in 1993, I was scared by how good the other artists were. But when I got there I realised my work could stand up next to theirs.

“It is nice to still feel that way years later.”

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Art for all: Celia Rosser’s banksia paintings have been turned into a series of four stamps released by Australia Post.

Top left, Work immortal: Fish Creek’s Celia Rosser was thrilled to have four of her banksia paintings turned into stamps by Australia Post last month.

Road safety gets boost THE safety of high risk sections of road across Gippsland will be improved to prevent head-on and run-off-road crashes and save lives.

The $3 million package of upgrades will include the installation of reflective guide posts, advisory speed signs, curve warning signs, pavement markings, and some sealing of shoulders and safety barriers.

Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing said the roads to benefit in South Gippsland were Meeniyan-Promontory Road and Fish Creek-Foster Road.

Road trauma data for 2017 shows that 21 fatal Gippsland crashes were the result of a vehicle veering out of its lane, with 15 lives lost in singlevehicle crashes on the roadside, and six deaths resulting from a head-on collision.

Works will start in the coming months and all works will be completed by mid-2019.

Ms Shing said, “We know by investing in these safety treatments, we can really make a difference to lowering the number of lives lost and serious injuries on Gippsland’s roads.

“These important upgrades will provide a significant road safety boost, reducing the risk of head-on and run-off-road crashes.”

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Houses stretch their dollars LEONGATHA Community House (LCH) coordinator Eunice Donovan said the house receives just $91,000 per annum from the State Government to deliver 30 hours of programs, activities, classes and workshops a week.

“LCH is fortunate to receive the support of South Gippsland Shire Council, which leases our premises to us at a peppercorn rate. However, we still rely on donations and support from the many community members who use the house to supplement our funding to cover the costs of operating,� Ms Donovan said.

LCH would offer more courses with more funding. “An increase in funding may allow the employment of an additional person to take some of our programs to the smaller communities that surround Leongatha,� Ms Donovan said. “It may allow the hire or lease of extra space for the delivery of more programs, or it might allow administration support which would free the coordinator to provide more support time to people who come in to the house.�

In 2017, LCH was visited by 3900 people an average of 75 people a week.

At Milpara Community House in Korumburra, manager Jenni Keerie works overtime with no pay to ensure the house services the community. “Milpara Community House is funded for 30 hours a week with the requirement that we deliver twice that amount,� she said, noting that in 2017, the centre delivered 205 hours of activity per week.

In early 2015, due to funding levels and increased staffing and operational costs, Milpara’s committee of governance cut the hours of two staff by a total of 15 hours per week. “The impact is that we are doing more work with less hours and in the long term this is just not sustainable or healthy for the organisation or staff,� Ms Keerie said.

“State Government funding through the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program is the main source of income the house receives annually.�

House resources are so stretched that Milpara is less able to respond effectively to issues facing clientele. “Unfortunately the call on our resources is increasing, not reducing, and this adds stress to those at the front line of response,� Ms Keerie said.

During the 2016-2017 financial year, 10,644 people attended Milpara.

At Manna Gum Community House, Foster, 8500 used the house in 2017.

Community development coordinator Rebecca Matthews said, “We deliver a great deal on a shoestring budget and we are reliant on qualified volunteers to deliver many of our community services. “Any additional funding would be valuable in supporting our program delivery, and all of the other services we deliver such as advocacy, emergency relief, special community events, and referrals to other community services. Operation costs continue to rise but our funding has been eroded.�

Venus Bay Community Centre president Debbie Kraushofer said current funding does not cover costs. “We work hard to raise funds to cover the gap,� she said, noting costs such as utilities, insurance, a salary for a part time manager and maintenance.

Ms Kraushofer said the centre does not focus on courses but connecting the community by offering a meeting place, producing a newsletter, running school holiday program, mentoring volunteers, running an opportunity shop, and arranging a summer bus and volunteer drivers. “The State Government needs us if it really wants to engage with local people and strengthen communities like ours that are remote and we need finances to do all this,� she said.

Community tackles gambling session would focus on the harm caused by problem gambling. “It takes money away from priorities and leaves people without enough money for recreational expenses,� she said. “We are running these sessions to ensure people do not reach that crisis point.�

For every problem gambler, up to 10 people are affected.

The free, two-hour workshop will be held on March 7, between 2pm and 4pm at Leongatha Community House, 16 Bruce Street, Leongatha.

Afternoon tea will be provided.

A further $3,152,364 was lost in the first half of 2017-18. This is a huge amount of money spent on gambling, which leads to poor social outcomes.

To reduce the harm caused by gambling, Latrobe Community Health Service has teamed up with Leongatha Community House to offer budgeting tips and advice about understanding household bills.

By running a free community workshop with the Gippsland Gambler’s Help team, the health service hopes to raise awareness about the risks of gambling and the financial counselling services available within the community so people are more aware of the choices available.

Gambler’s Help • Gambler’s Help community educator community educator Lauren Sewell said the Lauren Sewell.

Phone Eunice Donovan from Leongatha Community House on 03 5668 3962 or email office@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au to RSVP. A second event will be held at the house on March 21 from 1pm to 3pm. A financial counsellor will discuss budgeting.

In South Gippsland,

there is a high proportion of people with an income of less than $500 a week; a high proportion of older people and retirees; a high proportion of single person households; and high levels of social isolation due to a lack of public transport and limited social activities.

These factors have been linked to at-risk or problem gambling.

Plea for cash Council supports community houses

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will seek more funding for community houses in the region and broader Victoria.

Council last Wednesday voted to support a campaign by Neighbourhood Houses Victoria – and South Gippsland’s community houses - for more state funding.

Leongatha Community House receives state funding equivalent to $3 an hour – less than the cost of a takeaway coffee.

The shire is also serviced by Milpara Community House at Korumburra, Manna Gum Community House at Foster and Venus Bay Community Centre.

Last Wednesday, Councillors Andrew McEwen and Jeremy Rich moved a notice of motion that was backed by fellow councillors. It directed mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt to write to

Victorian Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos to ask for more money in the 2018 budget.

Cr McEwen said the State Government had not fulfilled its pledge to increase funding, despite there being a 65 percent increase in people’s health and wellbeing among people who participated in community houses. “An investment in a neighbourhood house pays a significant dividend,� Cr McEwen said. “They give people a sense of connection and a sense of belonging. “Community houses do transform people’s lives. They have a great track record of dealing with people who are socially isolated.�

Cr Jeremy Rich said, “community houses can bring people together in really interesting ways.� Cr Alyson Skinner, who manages the Venus Bay centre, said the motion was simply asking the State Government to honour its funding promise.

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Great event: from left, Leongatha Rotary Club members Lindsay Moore, Gordon Morrison and John O’Connor were thrilled with the turnout at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday.

Show ‘n’ Shine delights Great display: Mirboo North’s John Austin entered his 1912 T Model Ford in the Leon- QUALITY exhibits were the order of the other things contained a commemorative disc that has day at Leongatha’s Show ‘n’ Shine on gatha Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday. become a collector’s item over the years.

All exhibitors received a showbag, which among

Sunday.

With a massive display on the Leongatha velodrome and more excitement at the stalls in the swap meet, there was something for everyone.

Organiser and Leongatha Rotarian John O’Connor was thrilled with the outcome. “It’s nice to run an event for people who are like minded. There are a lot of generous people here today and the numbers are well up on last year,� he said.

Mr O’Connor praised the exhibitors, with more trucks on display than previous years, and some interesting displays such as a 1912 Ford.

Judging took place on the day with 28 categories and Mr O’Connor thanked Megaurs for the support. “The people who won a prize received a nice, quality trophy and a gift from Megaurs,� he said.

Leading New South Wales commentator Pinky added to the atmosphere.

The event was family friendly with plenty of children joining their parents to look at the wonderful exhibits on the day.

The swap meet was just as popular as previous years, with people lining up at 6am to get in. “We are quite proud that people regard this as such a good event. It is judged well and people appreciate that,� Mr O’Connor said.

He said the show ‘n’ shine is also a fantastic event for the wider shire, with many people carpooling from all over to attend and then making a day out of their trip home. Many choose to stop and have a coffee at local businesses during the afternoon.

After delivering another fantastic event, Mr O’Connor will be handing the reins over to fellow Rotary Club member Lindsay Murphy to take over the Show ‘n’ Shine in 2019.

Exhibitor: Meeniyan’s Len Hanks showcased his unique display at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday.

Left, Atmosphere: leading New South Wales commentator Pinky created excitement at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday. He is pictured with event organiser and Leongatha Rotarian John O’Connor.

Right, Historic: Leongatha South’s Stuart Landry entered his 1910 International Harvester auto wagon in the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine.

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) Business to be transacted at the Special Meeting of Council.

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;

date time and place for Council to consider and determine the submissions at a Special Meeting of Council; and ! " # $%'+6$%$'< Annual 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, Section 223 in respect of the proposed opening of part Fish Creek Quarry Road, Fish Creek.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 21 March 2018, 2.00pm*; 5.00pm*, 7.00pm*, Council Chambers, Leongatha *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; webpage (by COB 16/3). Contact 5662 9222 for details.

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Pick of the day: Les Dole of Nyora won the Motorcycle of Show prize at the Leongatha Show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shine on Sunday.

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree trimming: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Walkerville, Trida Road stabilising: Falls Road, Fish Creek & Hazel Park area Unsealed road drainage: Jumbunna, Bena, Mount Best, Toora Road reconstruction: Hudsons Road, Leongatha South Road rehabilitation: Main South Road, Ranceby Footpath renewal: Ogilvy Street & McIndoe Park, Leongatha Drainage upgrade & kerb renewal: Coopers Road, Foster Kerb renewal: Reserve Street, Port Franklin Drainage & shoulder maintenance: Mount Eccles & Trida Guardrail installation: Farmers Road, Dumbalk North, Canavans Road, Leongatha North & Mardan Road, Mardan Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra South, Outtrim, Welshpool, Hedley Footpath extension: Couper Street, Mirboo North Sealed road drain maintenance: Yanakie, Sandy Point, Toora Road reseals: Nyora, Poowong Major culvert renewal: Beachers Road, Hedley Road regulating: Leongatha South

EMPLOYMENT Council advertises all employment opportunities on its website.

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Council saves SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will opt-out of the State Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centralised statutory valuations.

Retaining in-house valuation staff will save council $16,338 over the next four years compared to centralised valuations. Council has the opportunity to review and opt-in to the centralisation model every 12 months until it becomes mandatory on June 30, 2022.

Once these changes have been implemented, the Valuer-General will be the sole valuation authority of all land in Victoria for rating and taxing purposes.

Speeding drivers A DRIVER was fined $198 for speeding along Meeniyan-Promontory Road at Meeniyan on Sunday.

The 46 year old Malvern East man was fined $198 and received one demerit point for exceeding the speed limit by 10km/h or less at around 3.35pm.

On the same day, on the South Gippsland Highway in Foster, a driver was charged a total of $713 for multiple driving offences.

The 46 year old Pearcedale man was exceeding the limit by between 15 to 25 km/h and received a penalty notice for driving with an expired licence at 12.20pm.

The man also received three demerit points.

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Mountainous divide Council still backs contentious trail

By Brad Lester A PROPOSED walking trail that has divided the Fish Creek community continues to be supported by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Councillors last Wednesday amended a motion to adopt council’s draft 2017 Paths and Trails Strategy to include the Hoddle Mountain Trail.

The proposal for the 17km track now entails opening an unmade section of Fish Creek Quarry road. Adjoining farmers are concerned that would impact their farm businesses.

The mountain trail review involves addressing land access issues and the lease of quarry land.

These issues will be considered by council at a future council meeting.

Another controversial proposed trail, Waratah Way, behind the dunes and linking Sandy Point with Waratah Bay, was recommended by council officers to be removed from the 2017 strategy.

A report by council officers stated possible alignments would entail removing vegetation and earthworks in dunes prone to erosion, or acquiring private land, to which landowners object.

However council officers suggested council

works with the community to consider further options for the trail, given support for it in the Sandy Point Community Survey.

Council voted to defer considering the review to the May 30 council meeting, to allow inconsistencies between the report and the draft strategy to be addressed. These inconsistencies related to whether or not council consider Waratah Way. Cr Alyson Skinner said, “I believe it needs to be included in the strategy in order to potentially look for a creative solution.”

The community supported the upgrade of a shared path along Jumbunna Road between Guys Road and Korumburra Secondary College. This project will be built during 2018-19.

Pool competitors: from left, Ellie Newton, Phoebe Hinds and Georgia Hamilton enjoyed The draft strategy focuses on projects along the the Korumburra Outdoor Pool during the Interschool Swimming Carnival on Tuesday, FebGreat Southern Rail Trail. ruary 20.

Additions resulting from public submissions included a possible trail to complete the Korumburra Skip Track between Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, and Ritchies Reserve, Korumburra.

Of the 96 projects in the 2010 strategy, 17 have been completed and 10 are nearly done, designed, Korumburra Outdoor Pool is currently operating

By Lucy Johnson budgeted or included in other projects. from 3pm until 7pm on weekdays during the school Council suspended funding for its paths and trails program after the State Government capped OUTDOOR pool hour restrictions may term and only opens if the forecast temperature is 25 rate increases. be responsible for a decline in attendance, degrees Celsius the night prior.

Foster Pool, which has seen an increase in attenbut South Gippsland Shire Council said it dances, is also open from 3pm however early mornwould not extend or alter hours. ing swimming sessions and free water play allow Council’s recreational officer Ian Murphy said families to visit between 7am and 9 am, and 9.30am while numbers were down on last year, a couple of to 11am on weekdays.

“The risk of trespass by humans and dogs that regional pools were experiencing a good season. has already occurred would only increase if there Mr Murphy said restrictions were similar to other “As of the end of January, total attendance was a permanent path,” Mrs Heywood said. pools across Gippsland. numbers across all pools are slightly down on last “There is a wonderful path from Waratah Bay “There are currently no plans to extend opening season. While Toora and Foster are ahead of last to Sandy Point along the beach.” hours as doing so would require further financial inseason’s figures at this point, the remaining outdoor However Cathy Giles of the community group vestment from council,” he said. pools are behind,” he said. said the beach was not suitable for cyclists who “Our opening hours and trigger temperature are “February is traditionally the highest attendance often rode between the two towns on roads used month at some of the pools with school programs similar to our neighbouring municipalities.” by traffic travelling at up to 100km/h.

Mr Murphy said council continues to plan for the and carnivals meaning attendance figures are anticiShe said landowners’ concerns could be adlong term provision of pools. pated to be consistent with previous years.” dressed and the trail would not be of significant “This is evidenced through the completion of Korumburra Outdoor Pool has hosted many cost to council. school swimming carnivals, but the pool’s open renovation works at Poowong Pool, development of “You do not have to build a superhighway trail hours can be somewhat restrictive for families detailed designs for improvements at Mirboo North to safely provide for visitor and residents’ recrewith young children who may wish to swim dur- pool and the preparation of a master plan for the Fosation,” she said. ing the day. ter pool,” Mr Murphy said.

Pools pull crowds

For and against the Waratah Way A PROPOSED walking track behind the dunes between Waratah Bay and Sandy Point continues to spark debate within the community.

The Sandy Point Community Group supports the Waratah Way trail but farmers whose land would be affected oppose it.

Farmer Linda Heywood told council last Wednesday, “It is valuable land and we do not want to lose any of it” and made it clear her land was not for sale.

She was concerned walkers with dogs and horse riders would increase the risk of disease affecting livestock and fire, and also stress cattle.

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“Many ideas were thrown around by our members on what we could do to improve the surrounds, all being very expensive for the club’s THE sun beamed down on another sucvery limited budget.”

The club was successful in receiving a $5000 cessful Koonwarra Farmers’ Market on grant from South Gippsland Shire Council, but Saturday.

Live music set the atmosphere as shoppers pestill required more funds for the $14,000 project.

The club raised the rest of the project money rused the stalls.

The market showcases South Gippsland’s independently. farmers, growers and bakers.

Market-goers took the opportunity to enjoy IN the March 6 edition of The Star on page 20, misinformation was provided in relation to the Coun- the beautiful weather while exploring the many delights. try Women’s Association.

Jillian Matthies is the president of the Gippsland Hills Group CWA, not the Leongatha CWA and Korumburra is the oldest branch of CWA within the Hills Group, having been established 88 years ago.

Crafty idea: from left, Korumburra’s Olivia, GRADES 5 and 6 children from Fish Creek and Micah and Phoebe helps stumbled across hidden District Primary School had a great time at urban rocks in Korumburra that had been decorated by camp in Melbourne.

They toured the Melbourne Cricket Ground, rode other Victorian children as part of Vic Rocks.

Created by Moongala Community House in Bentleigh East, the aim is to engage the community in fun, fitness and creativity by painting rocks and hiding them in parks, playgrounds and public places for others to find. Children paint and decorate the rocks and write the postcode on the back of the rocks before hiding them.

FRIENDS OF MIRBOO NORTH SWIMMING POOL INC EVENTS COMMITTEE

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the Melbourne Star observation wheel and explored Old Melbourne Gaol.

KORUMBURRA Primary School’s Grade 6 students and teachers are looking forward to the Wilsons Promontory camp coming next week.

GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service Lyrebird Auxiliary is planning its annual garage sale. Donations of saleable items would be much appreciated.

Items can be left at Lamont House, 19 Long Street, Leongatha or 11 Laura Grove, Leongatha.

Contact 0409 623 650, 5662 3650 or 0411 245 932 with enquires.

BENA Tennis Club put on a barbecue recently to thank the community for its generous support for the upgrade of two asphalt courts.

“It became apparent in the past couple of years that the courts were becoming unsafe to play competition tennis, due to the grass edges surrounding the courts,” club president Ronda Castle said.

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THE Friends of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool Events present The Last Hurrah on Sunday, March 11 from 11am to 7pm.

This an end of season celebration and potentially the last chance to have a swim in the existing pool before the redevelopment.

There are lots of fun activities and challenges throughout the day.

There will be live music from Travelight, Aucostic Kitchen and Destiny; food vans and a barbecue; a continuous relay from 11am to 7pm, with at least one person in the water doing laps for the duration.

There is no time limit on laps and swimming aides such as noodles, floaties and mats are recommended. Sponsorship forms are available on Facebook. Prizes will be given for the most creative way to complete your lap/s.

Organisers are hoping to fill the baby pool with homemade sailboats and count how many it takes to fill the baby pool and are seeking donations of empty milk cartons and bottles, and these can be dropped off at Mirboo North Primary School in the Prep room to Paula or just bring them along on the day.

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OPINIONS

Forests plea

JUST after a gathering last Wednesday at which Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien spoke about his commitment to the timber industry and why he cannot support Mirboo North in wanting to retain a little itty bitty bit of forest, I was reading a book by M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Travelled and Beyond.

I found a quote that sums up my feelings on listening to our elected political representative: “To compartmentalize is to take things that are properly related and stick them in separate, airtight compartments in our minds where they don’t have to rub up against each other and cause us any stress or pain, friction or tension…It is a very comfortable way to operate, but integrity it is not.

“To think and act with integrity requires that we fully experience

the tensions of competing thoughts and demands. It requires that we ask the crucial question: Has anything been left out? It requires us to look beyond our usual simplistic illusions and assumptions to try to discover what is missing.” (pp 60-61).

How can we put the timber industry, saving our remnant forests, protecting the habitat of itty bitty little creatures, and galloping climate change (had any rain at your place lately?) together? Danny O’Brien is only capable of thinking about the timber industry and what information VicForests feeds him. Look out the window, please Danny.

David Suzuki says our only “power” is in what we choose or refuse to consume. He says “they can’t make us buy their product”. If the Nationals “product” is the timber industry before everyone else, at the expense of our future, then I’m not voting them back into government.

Kate Jackson, Mirboo North.

E D I T O R I A L Electricity costs spark call for action THE rising cost of living is already reducing customers’ ability to spend and now it’s hitting business owners directly.

As the first electricity bills for the year roll in, business owners are recovering from the shock of how much they are being charged and looking to see how they can reduce their electricity costs before the next bill comes around.

Solar systems have been proven to lower electricity consumption but not every business can afford to install them, and for businesses that are heavy users of electricity, solar in often cloudy South Gippsland may not be enough to satisfy their needs.

This situation leaves businesses hamstrung, as they are unable to raise the cost of their services and products to offset their increasing expenses.

Thornton’s Bakery in Leongatha is one such example, with owner Darren McInnes being reported in today’s Star as facing an extra $1000 on his bill, but not being in a position to increase the cost of the baked goods he sells, nor maximise use of solar energy at night when he bakes.

The cost of living will be an issue central to the outcome of this year’s state election, especially in the wake of Hazelwood power station closing, leaving Victoria without enough electricity to meet demand and so contributing to increased electricity prices.

Both sides of politics need to offer practical solutions to reduce the cost of living for residents and the cost of operating to businesses.

Websites for comparing the electricity costs of providers are useful, but what about more substantial subsidies for installing solar systems and modern equipment that uses less electricity?

What about finding more methods of producing electricity to meet the state’s growing demands and methods that can be implemented sooner rather than later?

What about greater government control of the prices electricity retailers can charge? It’s a conversation the government, opposition and the community need to have, for the sake of our hip pockets and the environment.

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Keep our wild places

THE same old ‘business as usual’ planning and developments practices of the past are no longer a sustainable or equitable way of a healthy future.

Our South Gippsland Shire Council has declared its vision statement ‘Come for the Beauty - Stay for the Lifestyle’ however, it is now even more imperative council’s policy and decision making should better acknowledge, endorse and develop a better, modern community driven, vision and planning commitment.

Recently, VicRoads published a statement about its Black Spur realignment of the South Gippsland Highway and documented that more one million vehicles annually travel the highway for business or as visitors.

For Leongatha, the shire’s administrative and commercial centre and the hub where our two highways meet, this promises long term economic security for the region.

So much of this road traffic is visitors coming to discover and enjoy beautiful South Gippsland, so if we are to enjoy the economic and wellbeing dividends these visitors bring and encourage more of them to stay, then we must better appreciate and protect our greatest, natural assets - the last of the priceless Strzelecki Ranges bushland, remnants of The Great Gippsland Forest.

The precious, biodiversity rich bushland around Mirboo North has been highly regarded for decades by respected local naturalists and government research, as one of the township’s and shire’s greatest natural and economic assets and that is so accessible, to be enjoyed by many locals and visitors.

These are the essential wild

places where we can reconcile our need to rejuvenate our community and personal spirit and wellbeing, with an integral appreciation and interaction with nature It is urgent for South Gippsland communities to insist that all levels of government develop effective conservation policies, that better represent the sustainable, economic wellbeing of South Gippsland’s unique forest, farming and land use practices. Too much economic development, that promises to create local jobs and investment, has often proved to have been expedient, opportunist or destructive.

We must not continue to compromise our bushland assets, which have taken so many human lifetimes to evolve their priceless beauty, diversity and amenity.

A landscape, bushland environment or community that does not represent diversity is diminished.

Let us revisit, learn and reinvest in our cultural heritage and economics by reinventing the inspiring stories and timely lessons of our ancestors, in our Land of the Lyrebird.

We need our wild places.

Dick Lester, Mardan.

Barriers save lives EARLY last year I woke one morning to see police and SES vehicles on the road a couple of hundred metres from my house.

During the night, a truck had crashed after running off the quiet country road I live on, around half way between Geelong and Ballarat.

After close to a decade working at the TAC, I am no stranger to the devastating and wide-reaching impacts of road accidents, but to learn the driver of the truck had died in that accident hit very close to home.

Unfortunately, for those of us

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who live in country Victoria, this is an all too common story.

One hundred and fifty five people died on country Victorian roads last year. One hundred and nine of those died in what we call run-off road crashes, that is, when a vehicle leaves its lane, veering right into oncoming traffic, or left into trees or poles on the roadside.

Here in the Gippsland region, 21 of the 28 lives lost on the road were due to run-off road crashes.

Many of these people were not speeding, they had not been drinking or on drugs, they were local people who knew the roads and were obeying the rules.

They have simply made a mistake.

That’s why the TAC, alongside VicRoads, Victoria Police and other Victorian Government agencies, is investing in building a safer road network - a network that forgives our mistakes.

In regional areas, as many people will have noticed, flexible safety barriers are a big part of that investment. Close to 2000 kilometres of these barriers are being rolled out across the state, both on the main roads such as the Princes Highway, which carry the most traffic, but also on smaller roads where the data shows the most accidents are happening.

These barriers have been installed on Victorian roads since the 1990s and are proven to be the most effective way to reduce the impacts of the run-off road crashes so common in country Victoria; reducing the fatalities and serious injuries sustained from these crashes by up to 90 percent.

For decades Victoria has been a global leader in road safety because of a bi-partisan approach and broad community support for the things

that make a difference. Mandatory seat belts, breath-testing and speed cameras were not popular with everyone but we have accepted them as a society because they save lives.

The roll-out of wire rope barriers has similarly been the subject of much discussion in communities across Victoria, including some valid concerns that some emergency services volunteers have raised.

The fact road safety is being debated across the state is welcome news.

We are listening closely to these concerns and I know my colleagues at VicRoads are working closely with the SES, CFA and the broader community to make sure the reason for the barrier roll out is understood by local communities.

What we have also heard from those who attend road accidents is that these barriers are preventing them from being called out at all, or at least when they arrive on the scene, they are attending to a minor injury as opposed to a fatality.

With more than 1700 hits on flexible safety barriers across Victoria recorded in 2017, there are a lot of people who walked away from accidents last year, avoiding tragic outcomes.

At the TAC our vision is a future free of death and serious injuries on our roads. That is a vision a lot of people doubt can ever happen, but it is something the leading road safety experts in the world argue strongly can be achieved in the coming decades - if we invest in the right areas such as safer road infrastructure.

For the young man who died on my road and the 258 other people who lost their lives on Victorian roads in 2017, I believe we owe them nothing less.

Joe Calafiore, chief executive officer, TAC.

VOXPOP! VOX

As Leongatha Primary School students prepare for their musical Seussical Junior, The Star asked children, “What are the benefits of performing on stage?”

“One benefit is feeling really nervous before going on stage and then feeling good after performing.”

Zoe Reid, Korumburra.

“Making people happy and enjoy the show. I feel good after and it’s good making friends with people who have the same interest.”

Phoebe Collins, Leongatha.

“My confidence is pretty high from performing. I get to express myself and I can show people my skills and have fun doing so.”

Ruby Kuhne, Koonwarra.

“The benefit for me is showing everyone what I can do. It makes me feel proud and confident.”

Rose Hutchinson, Berrys Creek.

Divers found with 215 abalone A 13FISH call has helped Victorian Fisheries Authority officers catch out alleged illegal fishing for abalone near Cowes on Tuesday, February 27.

The call, describing suspicious activity at Pyramid Rock, was received from a vigilant member of the community.

Fisheries officers responded immediately from Cowes and located two male divers with scuba diving equipment.

The males were apprehended and a commercial quantity of abalone was allegedly located. One of the males allegedly assaulted a fisheries officer during the apprehension. The vehicle, dive equipment and abalone were seized from the males.

The abalone were measured by fisheries officers and returned to the water alive.

Of the 215 abalone allegedly taken, 154 were found to be less than the legal minimum size of 11cm.

Both males will be charged on summons with taking a commercial quantity of abalone and face penalties exceeding $95,000 and up to five years’ jail each.

One is also expected to be charged with assaulting a fisheries officer in the execution of their duties.

Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing is urged to call the 24 hour reporting line 13FISH (133474), anytime.

Ian Parks, Victorian Fisheries Authority director education and enforcement, said, “The possession limit for abalone in Victorian waters is five and those doing the wrong thing will be caught out.

“This is another example of how the community can help fisheries officers to crack down on illegal fishing activity by reporting illegal fishing to the 13 FISH hotline.”

Got them: a fisheries officer with some of the 215 abalone allegedly taken at Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island, on February 27.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - PAGE 13

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Severe weather destroys courts LEONGATHA tennis courts copped strong, ferocious winds last Wednesday, causing substantial damage.

The sand on the court surface was blown off all eight courts.

Volunteers spent around eight hours repairing the courts on Thursday with

spare sand the club had.

Glen Kleeven, president of the Leongatha Tennis Association, said South Gippsland Shire Council commissioned a report into

tennis facilities but it has not been released.

“I think it is concerned it may be a bit provocative,” he said.

“Our courts cannot withstand high winds prior to rain. We have entecas courts and it is not a viable surface for us to have here.

“We do not know yet how much value the damage is. We had a similar problem with wind damage about 18 months ago and it ended up being over $15,000 in damages.”

Mr Kleeven said the courts need to be watered regularly in order for the entecas to stay, otherwise it can blow away.

“South Gippsland Water

currently has water restrictions for sports clubs. If we had water on the court this would not have happened, however keeping the courts wet is very expensive,” he said.

“It has been an ongoing battle. This is not a viable material to have on our courts and we really need some other kind of surface.”

Club secretary Frank Dekker gave full credit to John Bolge and Warren Littlejohn, who did the bulk of reinstating the courts on Wednesday.

He would also like to thank Mary MacKillop College Leongatha, Korumburra Secondary College and the players who assisted.

Hard work: Leongatha Tennis Club member Alan McEachern, secretary Frank Dekker and other volunteers spent a day repairing the courts after strong winds destroyed the surface on Wednesday.

Solar demand rises THE Energy Innovation Coop will run its first community event for 2018 with an information session in Poowong on March 15, focusing Way to go: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, acting South on solar/batteries and energy Gippsland Hospital CEO Marion Bowron and board member Paul Ahern are efficiency.

For many people, investing in solar

thrilled the hospital received $1.65 million for upgrades to its theatre and PV and batteries together was now an birthing suite. investment that has reached that ‘tip-

Win for Foster hospital THE theatre and birthing suite at South Gippsland Hospital will be upgraded after receiving $1.65 million from the State Government.

“Although we do not have a timeline as yet for any works, future construction will be managed to minimise disruption of the day to day running of the hospital and patient lists and births. The hospital will keep the comSouth Gippsland Hospital CEO Chris munity updated as the project progresses,” Trotman said she was delighted the hospi- Ms Trotman said. tal’s submission to the latest round of the ReGippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien gional Health Infrastructure Fund had been said, “This is a fantastic outcome for the losuccessful. cal community, which has been fighting for “The funding will enable a staged up- a long time for this funding to upgrade the grade to provide a larger operating suite, re- maternity and surgical areas of the hospital. covery and consulting areas, reconfiguration “I’ve been proud to support the hospital of the birthing suite and sterilisation areas, in its efforts to secure this funding and am reverse osmosis equipment, acoustic man- pleased that it is now delivered, and will help agement and upgraded water and electrical shore up the future of hospital services in the systems,” she said.

Corner Inlet region for many years to come.”

“It’s important people do not have to Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina travel long distances or stay overnight away Bath said, “I’ve raised this issue in Parliafrom family and friends for what are routine ment a number of times and only a few operations or procedures. weeks ago called on the government to make “We provide a range of services around a decision. our day procedure lists and low risk birthing “Having been born in the Foster hospital services to ensure rural patients in the Cor- maternity unit, I know the needs of our comner Inlet region have access to some of the munity and that this funding is very much same services offered in large metropolitan deserved. areas.”

“This outcome shows what can be done Ms Trotman said the upgrade would en- when the local community works with local able the hospital to continue to provide ser- MPs to deliver better outcomes for our health vices with an even higher level of care and services. patient safety, attract and retain skilled staff, “I look forward to seeing construction and have the potential to provide additional begin as soon as possible on this important day procedures in the future. project.”

ping point’ of paying for itself in cost savings, said Susan Davies from the Energy Innovation Co-op.

“Attendance at earlier forums we’ve run on solar and batteries, and saving money on power bills has proved the interest. Installers tell us that consumer interest just keeps building,” she said.

“The co-op will continue to run these events to ensure everyone has a chance to learn and properly understand new developments.”

Speakers at the forum include presenters from solar and battery companies and an energy efficiency auditor, all of whom have worked with the Energy Innovation Co-op before and are focused on giving clear factual information.

“I will let people know more about our progress with the co-op’s Southern CORE (Community Owned Renewable Energy) Fund. The fund made its first

Saving energy: the Energy Innovation Co-op has issued a no-interest loan to Foster Pool Association from the co-op’s Southern CORE Fund to install solar water heating. no-interest loan to Foster Pool Association late in 2017 to allow that group to complete works to install solar water heating to warm its outdoor pool,” Ms Davies said.

The success of that project inspired a very generous local donation, and the co-op is now working towards its second project.

The co-op is fundraising for projects in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires, and in the Latrobe Valley and beyond as well. Donations are now eligible for a tax deduction.

“It is a exciting time in the co-op’s

development,” Ms Davies said.

“Poowong is a pro-active community and we are happy to be going back for this gathering. We are pleased to have the support of the Poowong PCCC, Landcare and CWA in helping publicise and run the event. We have small grants from South Gippsland Shire Council and FRRR helping cover some of the costs. But we will be asking for a gold coin donation from attendees as well.

All are very welcome to attend.”

See advert in this paper for more details or ring Ms Davies on 5657 3108.

Health boost for Wonthaggi BASS Coast Health has received more than $1 million for upgrades at Wonthaggi Hospital.

Bass Coast Health received $205,600 to replace medical air systems and install a backup system; $512,000 to replace five air handling units in pa-

tient care areas; and $287,080 to replace a fire panel and install colour graphics systems.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing last week announced the health service would receive funding as part of the State Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.

Ms Shing said, “We’re putting

Victorian patients first and revamping our rural and regional health services so more patients in Gippsland can be treated sooner, closer to home.

“Our investment will secure the future of our local health service and make a real difference to the lives of patients who will get the safe, high quality care and treatment they need.”

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Riding for Elliot HORSE riders with flair will show off a new sport in South Gippsland while raising money for a Leongatha family in need in April.

Team penning is a cattle drafting sport and the newly formed South Gippsland Team Penning association is hosting the Dumbalk Team Penning and Ranch Sorting event on April 7 and 8.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Vanderland family of Leongatha, whose youngest son Elliot continues to fight ill health in the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

He is enduring dyskeratosis congenital and aplastic anaemia, and his elder brother Ashton has also been diagnosed with the condition. The boys’ parents are Ian and Elissa Vanderland.

South Gippsland Team Penning was planning an event with the aim of raising funds for a community cause when they came across the Vanderland family’s plight.

“We know the funds raised will go towards a really good cause,” South Gippsland Team Penning secretary Anna Holwerda said.

Team penning involves a team of three competitors on horseback entering a pen of cattle marked by way of a paint marker or neck tag.

A judge will call a colour and the competitors must draft three cattle of the same colour.

“It’s a fun sport to watch,” South Gippsland Team Penning president Stanley Harris said.

“It’s an American sport that’s been in Australia in Queensland for a few years and an event has been held at Garfield.”

Another sport to be hosted at Dumbalk is ranch sorting. Numbered cattle are placed in a pen. Teams of three competitors, again on horseback, are given a number. They must draft the beast with that number through a gate and then the beast with the next number, and so on.

Fastest time to complete the draft wins.

An auction will be held on the Saturday night, as well as raffles. Donations are being sought.

Tarwin Valley Campdraft members will run a bar and music will be provided. Spectators are free to come along. Catering will be provided

by South Gippsland Team Penning committee members.

Competition starts at 8am Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8. Cost is $75 per team for two runs per team penning team, and $75 for one run at ranch sorting.

Team or single entries welcome, with entry fee $25 per person per run and $12 per junior per run. Also $20 event insurance per day.

Entries open Monday, March 15 and close Monday, March 26. Phone Mr Harris on 0427 573 209 or Claudia Harris on 0408 959 257.

To donate to Elliot’s cause via team penning, donate online: Bendigo Bank Foster Branch, South Gippsland Team Penning, BSB 633 000, account 162152292.

Good spirits: Elliot Vanderland has not been home to Leongatha since April 2017 as he continues to receive treatment in Melbourne. He celebrated his fifth birthday with a dinosaur themed party recently.

Leongatha boy fights for health “EVERY day is just stressful. It’s just that is causing dyskeratosis.”

Elliot has not been home to Leongatha since a nightmare. You never know what is April 9, 2017. He has been receiving treatment going to happen.” in the Royal Children’s Hospital while his fam-

Riding high: from left, Simone Holwerda, her father Bill Holwerda and Stanley Harris compete in a team penning event. They invite the community to the Dumbalk event on April 7 and 8 to help the family of Leongatha boy, Elliot Vanderland.

Ian Vanderland is living what every parent hopes they will ever see: their child facing a life threatening condition.

His son Elliot, who recently turned five, is now recovering from a second bone marrow transplant in a bid to overcome the rare conditions dyskeratosis congenital and aplastic anaemia.

To add further stress to the Leongatha family’s plight, their eldest son Ashton also has the condition and his health is being monitored.

“We need millions of dollars pumped into bone marrow failure syndrome,” Ian said.

“It’s a gene the world has not discovered yet

ily lives in accommodation provided by the Bone Marrow Donor Institute in Melbourne, near the hospital.

Ashton has remained in Leongatha with family, separated from his brother whom he sees on weekends.

While the Vanderlands have been spending most of their time in Melbourne, the support from family and friends back home has boosted their spirits.

“We appreciate everyone’s help and we are truly thankful for all the support we have received from everyone,” Ian said.

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Snake scares shoppers A TIGER snake frightened shoppers in Leongatha’s IGA car park around midday on Tuesday, February 27.

The snake appeared on Hyland Place next to the IGA car park and stopped a woman from driving forward.

“The woman in question stopped and the snake climbed underneath the car,” Fish Creek snake catcher Neil Arnup said.

“I’m guessing the snake has been transported into town underneath someone’s car and once the vehicle was parked, it’s left it.

Mr Arnup said there has probably been a tiger snake in town once a year over the past four years.

Nice work: Fish Creek snake catcher Neil Arnup came to the rescue when a snake appeared in the Leongatha IGA car park on Tuesday, February 27. Photo by Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

Record dry February

Joint venture: back, from left, BJS Insurance director Allister Scott, Wonthaggi partner Adam Wave, director Merv Trewin, insurance group chairman Ron Smith and managing di- By Lucy Johnson appear to be receiving any serious rain in the near rector Belinda Scott, and front, from left, assistant account manager Riley Anderson, group future.” operations manager Di Phelan and director Kerrie Baker celebrated their joint venture beMr Fromhold said his property at Woorarra was tween Leongatha Agencies and Wonthaggi BJS Insurance with a cake yesterday (Monday). AFTER a wet spring provided farmers marginally better, having received 26mm of rain for

Insurance groups unite LEONGATHA Agencies insurance has insurance facilities.

BJS Insurance Brokers has more than 100 joined with Wonthaggi BJS Insurance qualified professionals Australia wide, specialisBrokers as of yesterday (Monday).

Leongatha Agencies has experienced significant growth since its beginnings in 2001.

“One of the most important strategies to continue improving our service is to join forces with BJS Insurance Brokers and become a part of a national broking team with local knowledge and better buying power,” director Kerrie Baker said.

“There are exciting times ahead and we are really looking forward to all the opportunities we can offer to our new and existing clients.”

The agency will now be able to provide customers with broader and more competitive coverage, by now having access to a wider range of

ing in small business, trades, corporate, farm/ agriculture, workers compensation and life/income protection products, to name a few.

There will be more products, better wordings for existing clients and more competitive pricing.

There are now two local offices and there will be no change to the local team in Leongatha, just the added access to more people with the support from the Wonthaggi team.

National support from the entire BJS team means the Leongatha agency can concentrate on continuing to provide excellent service to all clients.

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with more milk production, a dry February has left locals hoping a break in weather is imminent.

Stony Creek’s Barbara Dyke said it was the driest February since she started recording rainfall in 1993.

“Somebody told me they believe it is the driest February we have had here in 163 years. We only had 15mm of rain across three days,” she said.

“Some people are not concerned though. They think rain is of little value now until around Easter time. We usually get a break in weather around Easter and when you farm here, I think you just take what you can get.”

Lindsay Fromhold recorded only 16mm across eight days in Meeniyan.

“Autumn can be a fickle time for rain; it either happens or it does not. Farmers do not seem to mind too much though. So long as rain comes in mid March we should be fine,” he said.

“The long term forecast is average and we do not

the month.

“We do need some dry time so it is not critical for us to receive rain yet, however there is pressure on our dams,” he said.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said supplementary water supplies had been activated for Korumburra’s Coalition Creek and Tarra River Supply System, due to storage and river flow levels.

“With Korumburra’s reservoirs at just over halffull (56 percent), the corporation is preparing for activating water restrictions for Korumburra in the coming weeks,” he said.

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from February 23 to March 2 was Lance Creek 0mm, Ruby Creek 7mm, Coalition Creek 4mm, Deep Creek 2mm, Little Bass 3mm and Battery Creek 5mm.

All customers are encouraged to ensure they follow Permanent Water Saving Rules, which are low level restrictions on the use of drinking water in the home and garden.

South Gippsland Shire briefs Petitions P titi llodged d d

C Rich Ri h believed b li d the th chances h S t Gippsland Cr off a South port proceeding had been enhanced by the privatisa-

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council received three tion of the Port of Melbourne restricting the developpetitions at last Wednesday’s council meeting. ment of a port in Westernport Bay.

The Hoddle Mountain Trail Management Committee submitted a petition with 274 signatures calling for part of Fish Creek Quarry Road, Fish Creek, be retained for public use and included within the trail.

That petition will lay on the table and be considered at the April 26 council meeting.

South Gippsland Bass Swim Club lodged a petition with 341 signatures calling for the club to be excluded from paying lane hire fees at South Gippsland SPLASH leisure centre in Leongatha.

Sam Ennis of Venus Bay lodged a petition with 500 signatures calling for a skate park to be built in Venus Bay at the corner of Jupiter Boulevard and Centre Road.

These two petitions will lay on the table for consideration at the March 28 council meeting.

Cr Andrew McEwen told council he believed rail services could return to South Gippsland in the next 10 years.

Economic expansion SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will back development in food processing, accommodation and conferencing, eco-tourism, and retail development.

These and more areas were listed in council’s 2018-2020 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy, adopted last Wednesday.

The strategy also supports Port Anthony development, Stony Creek undercover equestrian/ expo facility, Mirboo North Pool redevelopment, broadband and telecommunications, Coal Creek Community Park and Museum infrastructure, and return of rail.

Port plan The plan also encourages business development, THE new operator of Barry Beach Marine Ter- ensuring the region continues to not be impacted by minal, Cube, is looking to extend the site to be a coal seam gas, and advancing telecommunications. service port for the offshore wind farm proposed The strategy notes there are more than 7000 busioff the coast of Port Albert. nesses in the shire, contributing to a total annual outSo said Cr Jeremy Rich at last Wednesday’s put of more than $3 billion.

South Gippsland Shire Council meeting.

Bena serves He said a port there could service the eastern coast of Victoria and present economic benefits for South MAYOR Cr Lorraine Brunt praised the commuGippsland, with the possible export of coal, timber nity of Bena for hosting a pleasant social barbecue and long life milk, and improvements to roads, and to raise funds for the restoration of the Bena tennis courts recently. even the return of rail, as a result.

New home for library mburra Rotary Art Gallery, Korumburra Historical Society and some of the Korumburra Lions Club’s equipment.

The Rotary collection will be relocated to counSouth Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday cil’s records facility in Michael Place, Leongatha. voted to spend $280,000 refurbishing the kindergarThe historical society may move to the Korumten into an interim home for the library. burra Senior Citizens Club.

The library will be relocated from the existing The Lions club may move its two caravans to the former Korumburra Shire offices, which will be deKorumburra Showgrounds. molished to make way for a new IGA supermarket.

The services could well relocate to a new Koru“It’s Korumburra’s time,” Cr Aaron Brown told mburra Community Hub, which will not be built for council.

The former shire offices also house the Koru- at least three years.

THE former Korumburra kindergarten will become an interim hub for the town’s library.

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Choir attracts boys LEONGATHA Primary School has had an influx of boys joining the school choir this year.

Last year there were only four boys in the choir and that number has now jumped to around 20.

Performing arts teacher Jessica Stein assumes the increase of students joining the choir is due to the upcoming school production Seussical Junior.

“It is the most boys we have ever had in the choir and all of the students are pumped and they all can’t wait to audition for the production,” she said.

“The buzz around Seussical Junior is huge and the choir is going from strength to strength.”

Seussical Junior will be performed by all students at the end of August, with production tickets for sale in term three.

The school choir is open to students from grades 3 to 6, and is run every year.

“Because the school is so big, we couldn’t fit everyone in if it was open to the whole school,” she said.

“It’s all voluntary work on behalf of the students. They come in to rehearse at lunchtimes and perform regularly at the Traralgon eisteddfod, Victorian School Music Festival, around the town and at the Leongatha Farmers Market.”

New faces: back, from left, Leongatha Primary School students Zoe, music captain Noah, Cambell, Daniel, Jack and music captain Phoebe and front, from left, Seth, Bodhi, Angus, Luke, Gerad and Deklen were eager to join the school choir at the beginning of the year.

Students raise funds for justice MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional tain Emma Carlisle said.

“The program includes six different causes College’s justice captains have estabwhich help on local, national and international lished fundraising programs to deliver aid scales.” to those in need with Caritas Australia.

Students have been asked to place the donaThe college has just started a campaign to support the charity’s annual Project Compassion Appeal which will run through Lent until the end of term one.

“We have given each of the students a donation box to take home and to their community groups to raise money for Caritas Australia,” justice cap-

tion box at a prominent place in their homes to fill with coins and return at the end of term. All proceeds will go to the cause which will culminate in the main outcome of the justice program for the term.

“During Lent we all donate money that we would have spent on other things to help out those

in need,” justice captain Hattie Steenholdt said.

The six week fundraiser will focus on a different project within Caritas Australia. The first phase of the project focused on work done to help a woman in Nepal build a sewing business with 11 machines and employees.

Due to the work at Caritas, Janaki now has her own business which employs locals to sew and gain priceless skills.

Janaki now supports her community and has

helped others to turn their lives of poverty and disadvantage around.

The forthcoming five focus projects will focus on assisting those in need in Jordan, Mozambique, Philippines, Cambodia and here in Australia.

The justice team at Mary MacKillop also comprises of school and house captains who are responsible for setting up mass, organising the inaugural walkathon and fundraising for projects similar to Caritas’ A Just Future campaign.

Helping hands: from left, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College justice captains Laura Bobe, Emma Carlisle, Olivia Trease and Hattie Steenholdt are leading the fundraising campaign for Caritas Australia this term.

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Prom plays part in national award ADVANCES in accessibility within Victoria’s parks have received national recognition at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards recently.

November last year.

Just under one in five Australians have a disability and with a growing and ageing population, demand for accessible tourism destinations is steadily rising.

The award recognises Parks Victoria’s accessibility initiatives over the past year, including creating accessible visitor accommodation options at Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory National Park and providing all terrain wheelchairs.

A new Disability Action Plan will also ensure Parks Victoria continues to build upon the achievements, and continues to make parks more accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities.

For more information on accessibility in Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways Out, about: an all terrain wheelchair is enabling people with visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or Welcome to Prom: accessible visitor accommodation options at Tidal River in Wilsons call 13 1963. for providing accessible nature based tourism experiences for people of all ages and levels of ability, including at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Parks Victoria became a finalist after winning an award at Parks Victoria won an award the Victorian Tourism Awards in

disabilities to explore Wilsons Promontory National Park.

YMCAs buzzing with activity

Promontory National Park have contributed to Parks Victoria winning an award.

Cattlemen adventure to Snake Island

PARTICIPATION is booming at Bass Coast’s SNAKE Island CattleYMCAs. men’s Association More than 300,000 people used the facilities in Phillip Iscontinues to regularly land and Wonthaggi in the past 12 months. Just under 30,000 participated in routine fitness classes and there were 18,000 drive cattle across visits from children. Both facilities are generating $1.6 mil- the channel from the lion income. mainland onto the Area manager Rebecca Wilson said the YMCA is comisland, providing a mitted to its partnership with Bass Coast Shire Council. The YMCA offers more swimming programs, upgraded cardio unique horse riding equipment, postnatal pilates and gymnastics classes in Phil- experience for people lip Island. The YMCA has worked closely with Newhaven interested in AustraCollege and Wonthaggi Secondary College. lia’s pioneering past.

After crossing the water at low tide, the group arrived at the huts around 6pm.

With cattle in the overnight holding paddock and horses fed and settled in their paddock, the group relaxed and caught up for dinner and drinks to bring in the new year.

The next day, several members saddled up and drove the cattle out to a big water hole where they spent “We have Bass Coast youth mentoring, which is two year Snake Island is Austra- the next few months grazing tertiary support for those who might be struggling with the lia’s largest sand island lothe island. challenges of university,” Ms Wilson said. cated off the coast of Port Members packed up and “We have also ran the YMCA Youth Parliament program Welshpool. rode home the following day. for the past two years. Last year, Wonthaggi Secondary ColForty cattlemen, family The next trip to Snake lege delivered a bill to parliament regarding first aid being and friends rode out from Island was on Australia Day taught in schools.” the yards at Port Welshpool where members enjoyed The YMCA is also on the steering committee for the in the late afternoon of New crossing the waters at low youth hub, which is planned for Wonthaggi. As well as up- Year’s Eve with 27 head of tide, followed by a couple dating council on the progress of the YMCA facilities, Ms cattle for grazing on Snake of days of riding around the Wilson also thanked council for its ongoing renewal works. Island. island.

Horses trek: from left, Snake Island Cattlemens Association members Di Sharman, Stephen Mackenzie and Emily Bradford return from their recent trip over to Snake Island. Photo: Barb Beaumont.

On the Sunday when one group rode home, another group of tourists rode on, meeting in the middle ground

and then continuing on to the the island.

The cattlemen again reSnake Island huts to enjoy a couple of days catching up turned to the island on Febwith friends and exploring ruary 23, 24 and 25.

Summer challenges South Gippsland Water SOUTH Gippsland Water continues to tackle the challenges the region’s numerous small local catchments and water supplies present.

sured South Gippsland Water will continue to monitor the reservoir water and treatment processes and are constantly adapting to changing conditions and the changed taste in water. The taste and smell of the water is expected to fluctuate over the coming weeks Anecdotally, this summer has been one of the as this latest occurrence is managed.” most challenging for staff at South Gippsland Water Customers in Korumburra, Poowong, Loch, Nyoin recent years. ra, Foster and Toora have reported discoloured water This summer’s conditions have led to challenges this summer. The colour in the water is due to the preswith regards to water quality in the form of algae ence of the naturally-occurring mineral, manganese. blooms and manganese discolouring water.

Summer conditions have led to high pressure and It has also seen warm dry weather, with Koru- flows within water supply systems coupled with burst mburra approaching staged water restrictions and water mains which cause sediments to be stirred up supplementary water supplies being activated for and entered the flow to customers’ taps. both Coalition Creek (Korumburra) and Tarra River (Yarram, Devon North, Alberton and Port Albert) water supply systems.

All bar two of the corporation’s 10 water supply systems have been affected by the warm, dry conditions manifesting as unfavourable taste, smell and colour of the water or low water storages/river flows requiring accessing supplementary water supplies.

The Lance Creek Water supply system, which had AS we are now at the beginning of been recovering from an algae bloom earlier in Janu- March it is an important time of year for ary, has experienced another rapid bloom recently our community groups and volunteers to and it is expected this will affect the taste of the water think about applying for the Community in Inverloch, Cape Paterson and Wonthaggi.

Water is safe to drink. There are many varieties Grants Program.

Round Two of the 2017-18 Community Grants of algae and any algae bloom that occurs within a reservoir is managed to ensure water supplied to cus- Program closes on March 31 so preparation of applications should be underway. tomers is safe.

For those who don’t know, council provides the Human senses are very sensitive to the taste and smell that algae produce. Algae can give off a musty Community Grants Program as an opportunity to support our community and develop our social and and muddy taste and odour.

When algae are present in reservoirs, South cultural sectors.

We provide funding under the categories of MiGippsland Water activates increased monitoring and treatment processes to remove it, however, due to hu- nor Projects and Equipment, Celebrations Festival man sensitivity (some algae can be tasted in parts per and Events, Planning Development Reports and Matrillion, that is think of filling the MCG with water jor Projects and Equipment.

In the last round, 32 successful applicants were and then adding half a teaspoon of these compounds. awarded a total of $150,000 for a wide range of That is how sensitive people are. projects.

It is therefore quite challenging to manage.

Some that you may know include Seniors Week, South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Customers should rest as- Mirboo North Italian Festa and the Koonwarra park

The manganese sediments tend to give the water a week, on 1300 851 636 to discuss any water quality issues or concerns. a yellow through to brown or ‘dirty’ appearance.

Mr du Plessis said, “Please be assured the water is safe to drink, however it is not advised to drink heavily discoloured water. South Gippsland Water has conducted flushing for ‘hot spots’ in systems where discoloured water is being reported.

“For Korumburra which has experienced widespread discoloured water, a full water system clean is underway currently utilising air scouring to clean the whole network. This work will continue through until April 2018.”

Anyone with concerns can call South Gippsland Water’s customer service team 24 hours, seven days

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt run, but there are plenty other pieces of equipment and planning projects that were supported as well.

Council takes pride in supporting its community and we are proud to have awarded approximately $3.5 million under the program over the past 11 years. The drive and commitment the South Gippsland community has for our region is remarkable and it is important we honour these efforts.

Without the hard work of our community groups a number of key events and opportunities would not be possible. This dedication helps create many of the fantastic things South Gippsland is known for.

Our community strengthening team is now managing the Community Grants Program and it encourages our community groups to get in touch if they need more information and assistance on 5662 9200.

Information and the online application form is also available at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/grants I wish you all the best of luck with your applications and I have no doubt we will once again receive a number of high quality submissions worthy of our investment.

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There are a variety of massage techniques, including remedial and therapeutic.

Remedial is the objective assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the signs, symptoms and causes of biomechanical dysfunction or injury, using specific mobilisation techniques, in order to restore normal health and function.

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Go for it: from left, Leongatha Secondary College students Maddie Brew, Lizzie Harms, Emma Vandenberg and Irene Thorson are encouraging young women to pursue their dreams.

Girls back girls DESPITE all the talk about equality and empowerment, often young women are still stereotyped, especially if they try to fit into men-dominated spaces.

Many school subjects, university courses and industries see very few young female students enrolling or applying, compared to males.

This is not because women are less capable in those domains; they often just believe this is the case, and need some additional encouragement to inspire them.

Studies conducted by the United Nations have revealed that often traditional values around boys being viewed as more capable than girls, still exist in modern society.

Lizzie Harms, a Year 10 student at Leongatha Secondary College, is empowering her peers through organising an event to inspire girls in years 9 to 12 to shed traditional stereotypes and develop the drive to succeed.

This event will help young women at the college and surrounding schools to have a voice in society and strive to achieve their full potential.

The acclaimed Melbourne based writer, speaker and feminist thinker, Clementine Ford, will conduct a two hour workshop in Leongatha Memorial Hall in March 20 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

Thirty female students from Mirboo North, Foster, Korumburra and Wonthaggi secondary colleges, and Newhaven College will join Leongatha Secondary College students to hear her speak.

Ms Ford is a regular columnist and contributor for Fairfax’s Daily Life, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald.

Her work has also appeared in the Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Girlfriend, CLEO, Sunday Life and The Big Issue, and she has been a guest on ABC’s Q and A, Channel Nine’s Mornings and is a frequent contributor to Channel Ten’s The Project.

Her first book, Fight Like A Girl, was released in late 2016 and has since become a national bestseller and in late 2012, she was voted one of Australia’s most influential female voices by Daily Life readers. In 2013 and 2014, those same readers voted her into Daily Life’s top 20 Women of the Year awards.

Ms Ford’s number one mission is to speak openly and honestly about the state of the world as we live in it. She hopes to give other women the language and confidence to articulate their own feelings.

Lizzie has enlisted the support of the Victorian Government, South Coast Primary Care Partnership, Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, LLEN Centre Leongatha and the South Gippsland Women Business Network to assist her in the organisation of the event.

Chelsa Taylor, Lynda Sainsbury and Dana Hughes

The Southern Business Women's Network runs events bringing women together to share and grow ideas. It might be how to market their business, how to price a product, how to deal with a difficult coworker or client or simply how to deal with the isolation of being a single operator.

The theme of the next SBWN dinner event is Your sector – Your solutions. “There is tremendous wisdom in the room at each event” says Dana Hughes president of the SBWN. “So, at our next event, we want to give our members time to network and share their ideas. All it takes is one conversation to change where you stand.”

The next dinner is on March 15- 6.30pm at the San Remo Hotel.

The next skill-building workshop is 'Using Canva for Social Media' on March 20, 9am to 12pm. For more information or to book www.sbwn.com.au

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The Business also offers electrolysis, traditional waxing, Opi Nails and manicures, tanning and Jane Iredale makeup.

In addition Michelle is excited to announce they can now offer cosmetic injectables fortnightly with trusted local GP Dr Chris Webster.

Michelle is delighted to work in the industry which has offered her a sense of fulfilment through the years and values all her clients greatly, so make sure you book your next appointment with My Leongatha Beauty Care.

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After many years as a property manager Audrey wanted to run her own business and with determination and a great product she has been successful in her endeavours.

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Transport talk: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pam Rothfield, Bass MLA Brian Paynter, SEATS chair Cr Patricia White and Bryan Sherritt of VicRoads at the SEATS conference at Inverloch.

Industry talk: from left, SEATS chair Cr Patricia White, South Gippsland Shire Cr Jeremy Rich, Gippsland Ports CEO Nick Murray, Michael Knowles of Cube Logistics, Leatrice Grundy of Cube Logistics and SEATS executive officer John Duscher discuss the transport issues facing industries in Gippsland at the SEATS conference at Inverloch.

Transport on the agenda at Inverloch THE peak transport lobby group for Gippsland and southern New South Wales discussed transport issues at Inverloch recently.

South Wales, across Victoria and Australian Capital Territory.

Bass Coast mayor Cr Pam Rothfield highlighted the significant growth of the area, the importance of tourism and industry, and transport issues across the shire.

South East Australian Transport Strategy Inc A delegates dinner was attended by Cr Rothfield, (SEATS) Conference was hosted by Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, South Gippsland shire councils at Inverloch RACV councillors and Bass MP Brian Paynter.

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Guest dinner speaker was Bryan Sherritt, ViBoth shires have been long time members of cRoads’ director Safe Systems Road infrastructure SEATS and supporters of advocating for projects to Program. Another highlight of the dinner was an Inspiimprove transport infrastructure, stimulate economic rational Leadership Award presentation to Greg Puldevelopment and promote prosperity across this rap- len, Warren Sharpe OAM, Ralf Kastan and Cr Graeme idly growing region.

Middlemiss in recognition of more than 10 years’ conThe Inverloch meeting was held over two days tribution to the region as members of SEATS. with delegates and members travelling from New Presentations over the two day conference

Prom goodwill gesture helps families in need Jane Mendoza, Victorian family and TOWELS, sheets, blankets and relationship services manager at the Auspillowcases.

These are not the usual items or assets one would associate with Parks Victoria or the management of one of the state’s treasured landscapes.

However, the Tidal River visitor area at Wilsons Promontory National Park, being one of the most popular holiday and camping spots, uses a large array of linen in the daily operations of the cabins and lodges.

Following a change in linen providers, Wilsons Promontory National Park ended up with an excess amount of bed linen and towels.

As a gesture of goodwill, the team wanted to contribute to the local community by donating the old linen to a few charitable organisations including: • Australian Red Cross; • Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Association (VACCA) Gippsland office; and • The Smith Family, Koorie Services (Morwell).

tralian Red Cross, said the linen would be distributed into resource packs and shared amongst a broad range of Red Cross programs, including women, family, children, Aboriginal and new migrant services.

Barbara Livingstone, executive director at VACCA, also shared her gratitude, saying the linen would be much needed in their homeless and family violence services.

Ms Mendoza kindly collected all the linen from Tidal River in the Red Cross Community Partnerships van. She drove the linen down to VACCA and the Smith Family services in Morwell before delivering the remaining linen to the Red Cross head office in North Melbourne.

Overall, this donation proved not only to be a good deed, but it gave Wilsons Promontory Parks Victoria staff another way to engage with vital community services.

included: • John Ernst from Safe Freight Networks Australia speaking about the National Road Safety Program Model, outlining the benefits of partnerships to improve industry and community safety and improve industry efficiency. His work in addressing the serious issue of truck rollovers a few years ago in the South Gippsland Shire has attracted national interest; • Peter Francis from Bass Coast Shire Council provided an overview of the preparation of the business case to determine the cost, requirements and viability of the vehicle and passenger ferry service between Stony Point, French Island and Phillip Island; • Gippsland Ports CEO Nick Murray outlined exciting opportunities for the region in commercial shipping and development;

Worthy winners: three South Gippslanders were honoured at the 2018 Apprentice of the Year Awards held by Master Builders Victoria at Traralgon recently.

From left, Benjamin Austin of Mirboo North, 2018 Best Second Year Apprentice, Certificate of Merit and Certificate Three Carpentry; Craig McCormack of Ranceby, fourth year apprentice and Gippsland Apprentice of the Year 2018, Certificate Three Carpentry; and Darcy Goad of Korumburra, 2018 Best First Year Apprentice, Certificate of Merit and Certificate Three Carpentry.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

WHAT an amazing weekend we had at the Rhyll Wooden Boat Festival, last weekend.

I had the privilege of opening the event and in my opening address, I made the comment as to how often I see exceptional examples of connected communities across the shire.

Rhyll is an exceptional community which is truly connected. This festival did an outstanding job of showcasing what can be achieved when the community pulls together. This little coastal village of some 500 residents offered visitors, activities such as a superb art show, a street market, classic ferry rides, knot-tying, boat building for the teens, story-telling, face painting, tug-of-war, boat races as well as classic car, van and bike displays and of course, the classic wooden boats.

The Rhyll Wooden Boat Festival was the first feature event on the Phillip Island 150th Celebration year

On the way: from left, Nicole Findlay of Parks Victoria, Jane Mendoza of Australian Red Cross and Brenda O’Brien of Parks Victoria with a van load of linen donated by Parks Victoria to community organisations.

• Michael Knowles and Ms Leatrice Grundy from Cube Logistics outlined their role in the import and export industry and supply chain across Australia, and the future growth and development of Barrys Beach; and • Stewart Carson of Burra Foods in Korumburra spoke about the logistical challenges and constraints to freight movement.

SEATS comprises 18 councils, state road and rail departments, port authorities, local communities, private businesses, Federal Government departments and economic development agencies.

SEATS executive officer John Duscher said, “Together we are able to tackle the transport issues that face industry and communities, lobbying for vital infrastructure improvements.”

calendar, and I was proud to see businesses and council throw their support behind the event, and the result was magnificent.

I would like to thank the Rhyll community for putting its efforts and passion into the fabulous weekend, with a special thanks and congratulations to Judy Lawrence for her energy and dedication, driving the project over the past two years.

Whilst on the subject of energy and innovation, I was delighted to learn the Australian Road Research Board’s 28th annual conference taking place in Brisbane at the end of April, will be discussing such innovation as building road surfaces by combining single use recycled plastics with traditional bitumen ingredients.

I was reminded of that old adage, necessity is the mother of invention.

I may be the eternal optimist, but the shift in China’s policy of accepting

the importation of mixed recyclables, may well encourage such creativity and innovation, which may not have previously been considered.

The State Government’s announcement to commit $13 million to councils and industry to help deal with this state-wide recycling issue, should give our community comfort to the value of and commitment to continue recycling.

YMCA’s Youth Parliament takes place in July, and the Newhaven College’s Youth Parliament team has submitted a draft Bill it will table in the Parliamentary chambers, which addresses the issue of waste and recycling. The team, along with students from Wonthaggi Secondary College and 20 other Youth Parliament teams from across the state, will have the opportunity to debate topics they are passionate about in the Victorian chambers of Parliament. I will watch their presentation with interest.

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Proud agents: Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha sales manager Peter Dwyer and branch manager Andrew Newton are thrilled with the $1.385 million sale of the building housing the NAB Leongatha branch, as well as making $666,000 for the Henrietta’s Leongatha building Popular cafe: as well as homewares and gifts, Henrietta’s is a popular cafe in Leongatha.

The building has now changed hands. at a major auction last Wednesday.

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N a confidence boost for Leongatha’s from Sydney and Melbourne and from local arcommercial district, two large build- eas,” he said.

“The auction was heavily contested.” ings were sold at auction last WednesBurgess Rawson expected the sale price to day, February 28. be around $550,000 for Henrietta’s however

Good buy: the NAB building in Leongatha has been in the same place for a long time.

The buildings housing Henrietta’s Leongatha and the National Australia Bank (NAB) Leongatha successfully sold at a Crown Casino auction and coordinated by agents Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha and Burgess Rawson.

The NAB building sold for $1.385 million on a 7.1 per cent yield and Henrietta’s building sold for $666,000.

“Both the buyers are very happy with their purchase and are happy to invest large sums of money into Leongatha,” Alex Scott and Staff branch manager Andrew Newton said.

“This gives Leongatha investors confidence and it’s particularly good for commercial properties with solid tenants and long term leases.”

Mr Newton said he is hopeful these sales will encourage the community to fill up the empty shops around Leongatha.

“Particularly for NAB there were 14 bidders

the final sale price substantially exceeded that expectation.

Local vendors are believed to be delighted with the sale price and that it shows strength in the local economy.

The final sale price for NAB was also higher than the expected $1.2-$1.25 million.

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“The buyer for the NAB was from a mum and dad investor from Anglesea while the Henrietta’s building went to a buyer from Cranbourne. A Leongatha person was the unsuccessful underbidder,” Mr Holderhead said.

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Tractor heaven: being able to climb up on a vintage track at Toora’s recent Show and Shine event was pure joy for Carter Staley and his sister Neave and Speed: Morgan Cripps had his Stephens Ski boat on display at the recent Toora Show and Shine event. He and brother Lucas were more than happy to talk about their speed boat with the general public. cousin Ivy Wogen Browne.

Thousands roll in to Toora This year’s event was not just for the rev listen to music.

XS650 club and electric bikes on display.

SOME 4500 people converged on the Cars, trucks, tractors, motorbikes and even a Toora Football Netball Club was on duty to Toora Recreation Reserve recently for heads.

South Gippsland Tanks were back again this boat came from all over to be part of this year’s provide delicious food once again, while the Toothe annual South Coast Show and Shine year and were kept busy throughout the day with show. Ron Currie and his father Jim drove from ra Primary School benefited from the event, sellevent recently.

Organiser Joe Allen was thrilled with the response to this year’s event.

“It was a great day. The weather was great and the rain held off until after we had presented all the trophies. Everyone left with a smile on their face which is what it is all about,” he said.

excited children, grinning from ear to ear after their ride over humps and bumps.

There were helicopter rides for those who wanted to see the beautiful Wilsons Promontory coast from the air, jumping castles and face painting for the children, and a space to chill out and

the Swan Valley in Perth, Western Australia to take part; Ron in his 1968 HK Monaro and Jim in his 1967 Pontiac GTO. Their efforts paid off when they took out the Top Street Car section.

Other popular attractions included the Yamaha

ing fairy floss and slushies.

A few carefully controlled explosions finished off a great day for everyone.

Proceeds from the day go to the Toora Recreation Reserve for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of its facilities.

Bass Coast Council briefs Townhouses to go ahead A PLANNING permit was issued for the development of two townhouses at 22 Hamilton Street, Corinella, recently.

The multi dwelling application was deferred to Bass Coast Shire Council’s February meeting.

At the December meeting, council opted to defer the decision to allow time for the applicant to address community concerns.

“I’ve read the report, and I am satisfied with the design and satisfied with the restrictions the planning department put forward,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.

“The restrictions will ensure the development fits into the streetscape.”

Only councillors Clare Le Serve and Michael Whelan voted against the proposal.

Cr Le Serve said, “I believe the proposal is inconsistent with the neighbourhood character of Corinella. I believe with a density of four bedroom townhouses, there could be a lot more people living in these dwellings which would increase the traffic.”

Roads to be sealed in Pioneer Bay BASS Coast Shire Council declared a special charge scheme would go ahead to improve roads in Pioneer

Bay.

Pioneer Bay consists of unconstructed roads and drains, and was listed in council’s Urban Roads and Drainage Improvement Policy.

“I’m excited for the people of Pioneer Bay. I grew up in Reed Crescent, which was a dusty road. I still remember when they sealed the road; it was the greatest thing in the world.

We had the same experience on Kingston Road, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with the people of Pioneer Bay,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.

Cr Stephen Fullarton said he hoped more residents would get behind special charge schemes to fast track the sealing of dirt roads.

“I have been always been an advocate for private street schemes. When it’s all done and dusted, nobody wishes the road was as it was before,” he said.

“I’d like to see more estates done in the next year.”

Council rejects dust program A DUST suppressant program will not go ahead on Kallay Drive, Pioneer Bay.

Bass Coast Shire Council investigated Cardinia Shire Council’s dust suppressant program, with plans to implement it on the Pioneer Bay road.

However, council felt it could not justify the cost.

A quote received by

council showed the entire application would cost more than $5000.

“Quite a long time ago, I had discussion with Pioneer Bay residents. Quite a few had health problems with the dust and we decided to look into the program used by Cardinia shire,” Cr Bruce Kent said.

“I recommend members of the community to go to Cardinia, have a look, and do their own costing. However, as councillor, I cannot use ratepayers’ money.

“It’s disappointing. On face value, it seemed easy. I think the more applications New friends: from left, Leongatha Secondary College Year 7 students Peter Gardner, James Spencer and there are, the easier it gets, Beau Russell enjoyed getting to know one another at the Waratah Bay school camp. but this is a small project.”

Councillors voted in favour of a special charge scheme for Pioneer Bay earlier in the evening of the LEONGATHA Secondary College Year 7 stu- swings, hiking and night hikes.

February council meeting.

The program was to help students build belonging, dents ventured down to Waratah Bay for a three create new, positive friendships and promote wellbeing day beach camp recently.

Committees during their transition into secondary schooling.

The camp was full of adventures such as surfing, giant

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Court revamp Milpara Community House news

BASS Coast Shire Council reviewed its required to work in the construcdelegated committees WONTHAGGI Magistrates’ Court is THIS Friday, March 9, is tion industry. at the February coun- closed for upgrades to improve access the last Old Time dance for Do you need to do your food this term. to the courtroom and registry area. cil meeting. safety course? This term we are It is a great opportunity to Councillors participate in a number of external committees across services areas.

“Representing council in a wide range of areas is what we do; it’s our bread and butter,” Cr Clare Le Serve.

“It’s not always easy.

Some councillors have full-time jobs and being on committees can be time consuming. However, it’s great to see council is well represented and I support the review.”

Primary court listings and registry services will be diverted to Korumburra Magistrates’ Court until the court reopens in April.

Registry staff will be available at Korumburra on Tuesdays and Fridays during this time.

The upgrades include the addition of automatic doors, an electric lift, a ramp and hand rails, the installation of a new accessible registry counter, and the widening of doors and pathways.

“Court Services Victoria has worked closely with the Magistrates’ Court to finalise designs, ensuring the upgrades support service delivery while creating a more accessible courthouse,” Court Services Victoria chief operating officer Brian Stevenson said.

For further information, contact Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on 5658 0200.

get out and have an enjoyable evening. It is a friendly group of people with supper provided.

So please don’t be shy come on down and take a look.

We are still taking enrolments for the last accredited courses this term Construction Induction, Food Safety Level 1 and 2 and Responsible Service of Alcohol. They are all scheduled for Tuesday, March 13. Bookings are essential and preferable a week in advance.

Work Safely in Construction Industry – White Card is a must for anyone (including work experience and apprentices) who is

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Nationally recognised for the Hospitality/Retail, Community and Health Services and Food Processing industries. All assessment is completed in class on the day.

Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate is required by all people serving alcohol in Victoria. This certificate is approved by the Director of Liquor Licensing Victoria.

For all bookings please call the friendly staff at Milpara on 5655 2524.

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Back to school for MP THE future is in good hands according to The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA, Danny O’Brien following his recent visits to Tarwin Lower and Leongatha primary schools.

Mr O’Brien recognised school captains at Tarwin Lower and spoke to all students there and to Grade 3 students at Leongatha Primary School as part of their democracy studies, last week.

“It’s always a great pleasure to address primary school students because they have so many intelligent and challenging questions,” he said.

“This time around at Leongatha and Tarwin Lower was no different with everything ranging from ‘Is your job hard?’

to ‘How much do you get paid?’

“I’m constantly impressed at how insightful our young people are with their questions about politics and civics and many of the questions I received indicate just how much interest our young people show in the political process.

“It concerns me that society in general is not well informed about our own democracy and I’m always pleased to help educate our local students. I can certainly say from my visits to Leongatha and Tarwin Lower that those students are on the right track.”

Mr O’Brien thanked the teachers and students for inviting him to their school and wished them all well for their studies in 2018.

Riverside visit: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with the whole school at Tarwin Lower Primary School.

New book captures powerful history pipeline.

Foster and District HistoriMcMillan MP Russell by the historical society enAN INTRIGUING and Foster generated new book.

This ran on a downward cal Society building, Main Broadbent will launch the titled The Franklin River – The Power of Water story about how the their own electricity to the building where Street, Foster. book, as well an exhibition Mountain to Sea. communities of Toora has been recorded in a is a history of the hydro- slope the turbine was located. electric electricity scheme that ran on the Franklin River at Toora from 1916 until the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) was established in the Latrobe Valley and extended supply into South Gippsland in 1938.

The book has been written by Inverloch historian Neil Everitt.

Located at the farm Kewita, north of the Toora township, the hydro plant began generating electricity in 1916 and supplied power to Toora and Foster.

Landowner at Kewita, James Allan, was instrumental in establishing the hydro scheme following the cessation of an earlier suction-gas electricity generator located at the Toora Butter Factory on Muddy Creek.

To provide the flow of water into the turbine, a small weir was built across the Franklin River north of the Franklin Falls.

At this point, a tunnel was driven through the Fascinating story: Neil Everitt of Inverloch has hill on the river bend and written The Power of Water, a history of the hydro- the water diverted through electric electricity scheme that ran on the Franklin the tunnel into a penstock River at Toora, and serviced Toora and Foster. connected to 400 feet of

From there the electricity was carried by wire to the township of Toora and later on to Foster.

There were many problems during the scheme’s life, including the drop in river flow, especially during the summer months with flooding causing large problems in the winter.

Silt from the Toora tin mine also caused problems for the small hydro electricity plant on many occasions.

The history has been well researched by Mr Everitt and contains many other items that took place from 1916 to 1938, including an alternative scheme proposed by Harold Lasseter of Lasseter’s reef fame and many other topical events.

The history also contains a chapter on Toora’s wind farm, stating Toora having renewable energy in 1916 and again in 2000 with establishment of the 12 wind turbines on Silcock’s Hill.

The 120 page book will be launched at 10.30am on Saturday, March 10 at the

People with disabilities find help

A SMALL and engaged group of people with disabilities and their carers turned out to a forum on Tuesday, February 27 to find out how the National Disability Insurance Scheme can help them get the best out of life.

versation with NDIS participants and their carers,” he said.

“We presented a slideshow and had a Q and A section. In total the information session went for an hour and a half, and the feedback received was the session was very informative and people got a lot out of it.

“People in attendance felt a lot more comfortable engaging and interacting with Latrobe Community Health Service has their NDIS LAC partner.” partnered with the National Disability InsurLatrobe Community Health Service will ance Agency to deliver the NDIS Local Area continue to hold community forums, each Coordination Service in Inner Gippsland.

The Wonthaggi forum – part of a series with a different theme such as how to use the held across the region– was aimed at em- ‘myplace’ portal. Sessions specifically for powering families, carers and those with a service providers are also available.

“We would encourage people to engage psychosocial disability with knowledge and support around access, service providers and with us and ensure they’re informed,” Mr Duncan said. funding.

“We will make every effort to let you Latrobe Community Health Service community engagement presenter Andrew know when we have more sessions planned Duncan said attendees learnt how the NDIS for your area.

“In the meantime, anyone who’d like to could support people with a lifelong disabilfind out more can phone 1800 242 696 and ity achieve their goals.

“We were able to have an engaging con- dial 1 for the NDIS.”

Survey to empower people

THE Bass Coast Ratepay- ciation wants to hear from The association is reers and Residents Asso- you. leasing a survey to give the community a greater voice in Bass Coast.

The association’s committee recently meet to discuss the association’s advocacy work in the coming year, and wants to understand how the community feels about council in 2018.

Association vice president Andrew Marston said, “We invite all residents and ratepayers in Bass Coast to tell us what issues are important to them by completing a short survey.”

The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCCTN92.

“We encourage you to join the association, if you are not already a member,” Mr Marston said.

“The larger the membership, the greater our lobbying power.”

Membership forms and ZAYN Bryan Binch was born at Bass Coast Health MAX William Dowel was born at Northpark Pri- AVA Susanna Garvan was born at Bass Coast more information can be on February 18 to Brielle McKenzie and Stephen vate Hospital in Bundoora on January 12, 2018. Regional Health at Wonthaggi on February 28. found on the association’s Binch of Sunderland Bay, Phillip Island. He is a Max is the third child to Scott and Kate Dowel of She is the first child for Rachael Borg and Patrick website www.basscrra.org. au. brother for Emarlee.

Mirboo North and brother to Chloe, 3, and Lily, 2. Garvan of Wonthaggi.

A Star is born

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PET CARE FEATURE

Keep pets away from chocolate this Easter

Treat your pet right this

Easter

WHILE you can’t wait to tuck into chocolate this Easter, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to not share their Easter eggs with their pooches and other pets.

Chocolate contains cocoa and cocoa contains the compound theobromine.

Theobromine is toxic to dogs and other pets at certain doses. Chocolate poisoning is a problem that occurs mainly in dogs but also occurs occasionally in cats or other animals.

It is important not to give your pets any chocolate and to ensure they cannot accidentally access any of your chocolate supplies.

The concentration of theobromine varies depending on the type of chocolate. For example, cocoa powder, baking chocolate and dark chocolate contain higher levels of theobromine compared to milk chocolate.

The toxicity of theobromine is dose related, meaning the overall effect of chocolate ingestion on the dog depends on the size of the dog, the amount of chocolate eaten and the type of chocolate eaten.

The symptoms of theobromine ingestion may include restlessness, excitement, hyperactivity, nervousness, trembling, vomiting, diarrhoea, increased drinking and increased urination, increased heart rate, muscle tremors, seizures and possibly death.

If your dog or pet has ingested chocolate (even a small amount) you should contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible for advice.

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STONY CREEK CUP

SUNDAY MARCH 11 2018

Be on a fashion winner Ms Stone said while she supports other local IF there’s one race day you should look tween races on the main lawn area, with the winevents and groups, the Stony Creek Racing Club ners walking away with some incredible prizes. at dressing up for, it is Cup Day at Stony The best dressed lady will receive a $1000 gift is her one big commitment for the year.

Creek.

She said in the years she has been supportvoucher for Influence on Dusk, the best dressed

The Influence on Dusk fashions on the field event at the Stony Creek Racing Club Cup Day will see a lucky woman, man and couple crowned as the event’s best dressed.

Held this Sunday, March 11, the fashions on the field event forms a big part of the Stony Creek Cup experience.

Judy Stone, owner of Leongatha’s Influence on Dusk has been sponsoring the event for nearly 20 years and said while she no longer judges the event, she can still pick a good race day outfit.

“The judges will be looking for classy, country fashion. They will expect the outfit to be coordinated from head to toe and contestants will definitely need to be wearing a hat or fascinator,” she said.

“They will expect the outfit to be thoughtfully put together and suit the wearer’s complexion.”

Ms Stone said the shoes should also look the part and the outfit should be complemented by appropriate accessories.

The fashions on the field will be held in be-

man will receive a $300 Ladbrokes betting voucher and the best dressed couple will win a $100 voucher from Influence on Dusk.

All the information for the timing of fashions on the field will be in the race book, available on the day.

ing the event, race fashion has not changed significantly.

“Fashion has gone from suits to beautiful dresses, hemlines have gone up and down, but it is mainly about an outfit that suits the wearer,” she said.

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Race supporters: owner of Influence on Dusk, Judy Stone, middle, has supported the Stony Creek Cup meeting for more than 20 years. She is pictured with personal stylists who also work in the business, Sasha Holderhead, left, and Kim Cullen, right.

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SUNDAY MARCH 11 2018

STONY CREEK CUP

Cup Day promises fashion and fun CUP Day is on again at the Stony Creek Racing Club, but the children are not forgotten.

There will be plenty of things for children to Racing Club this Sunday, March 11.

do, such as exploring the playground, having a go on the jumping castle and their faces painted.

The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will be providing the musical entertainment on the day.

Picnic packs are still on sale. The packs will cost $30 if purchased on the day.

The club continues to grow with respect to membership and attendances, and racegoers will see significant improvements around the course, with new fencing, seating and trees.

There has been lots of positive feedback from members regarding the refurbishment of the Members’ Bar area, where new air conditioning, windows and doors, carpet, painting and TVs has made this a wonderful spot to spend the day.

The club has had a great start to the racing season with two excellent meetings held over the holiday season, where good attendances, great entertainment and exciting racing were features of the first two race days.

New track manager Steve Hughes has the track and grounds looking wonderful, helped by some great support staff, and utilising the new irrigation equipment which provides timelier watering.

Admission tickets can be bought online for $15. Tickets bought on the day will cost $20 for an adult.

Ross Wise will be running his bus service to and from the races. One bus will cater for the Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson area, and another will run through Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower.

Contact Mr Wise to arrange pick up on 0407 343 457.

Courtesy buses will also be travelling from the

Cheers: Carol Robinson and Sharon Barnes from Foster were enjoying their day at the races at the Stony Creek Cup and celebrated it with a glass of champagne, or two, in 2017.

Foster Golf Club, Meeniyan Hotel and Yarram Exchange Hotel.

The first race kicks off at about 1pm, and registrations for Fashions on the Field are to be in by the start of race two. All details will be featured in the race booklet.

The club is looking forward to a big crowd on Cup Day, finishing with the popular Publicans’ Day on March 28.

The club’s total attendances in the last couple of years has been around 7000 people, making it one of the big attractions in the region.

Meeniyan Hotel Join us for a relaxing drink or meal after the Stony Creek Cup this Sunday, March 11 Courtesy bus running to and from the racecourse from 12noon Meals available all day till 9pm

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While the action takes place on the racetrack, with eight races set to take place on the day, there will also be plenty going on off the track.

The major event for the day will be Influence on Dusk’s Fashions on the Field. Judy Stone, owner of Influence on Dusk has donated to the race club for more than 16 years, and Fashions on the Field is always a crowd favourite.

There will be three categories for Fashions on the Field; best dressed lady, best dressed man and best dressed couple.

A $1000 shopping voucher for Influence on Dusk is the prize for the best dressed lady. The best dressed man will win a $300 betting voucher from major sponsor Ladbrokes.

The Ladbrokes team will be on the ground on the day to promote and support grassroots racing.

The Traffic Accident Commission will also be there on the day to promote its drink driving campaign, offer breath tests and hand out merchandise and bottles of water.

Meeniyan’s CFA will be holding its crayfish raffle, with proceeds going towards a portable water tanker.

“Meeniyan CFA finds that when it attends a fire it is waiting for the bigger trucks to arrive.

With your support, it will have readily available water,” Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Sarah Wolf said.

It is a wonderful day for adults to come out and enjoy the relaxed environment at the Stony Creek

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The Good Life

WHAT’S ON LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND

Inverloch Jazz Festival turns 25 THE Inverloch Jazz Festival offers a long, lazy weekend of jazz this Labour Day long weekend.

The festivities start from Friday night through to Monday’s free concert in The Glade, and the festival is sponsored by Bass Coast Council, Bendigo Bank Inverloch, RACV Resort Inverloch, and L J Hooker Inverloch.

The 25th jazz festival welcomes artists from earlier concerts. The festival was started by musicians and residents to raise money for an elderly people’s hostel.

Among the original musicians are Inverloch’s Neville Drummond, one of the founders of the festival. To

The Inverloch Art Show 2018 Raising money to buy food boxes for local families experiencing short term difficulties.

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mark the milestone, he’ll be playing with a group called Genesis 5, so-named because all of them played at that first festival.

Neville said, “It’s a very friendly festival in a little country beachside town. We play for the love of music.”

The festival is held in three comfortable venues, all close together in the centre of town. This year around 40 bands with 200 musicians and singers will play swing, traditional, be- Musical showcase: The Invy Horn Jam delights the crowd at a bop, Latin, progressive, big previous Inverloch Jazz Festival parade. band and more.

Artists appearing include Tony Gould, Chris Wilson, on Saturday, is a highlight, known for its colourful cars, Anita Harris, Wonderdogs, Dr Crask and His Swingin’ community groups, banners and musicians. This year the parade is organised by the Inverloch Men’s Shed.

Elixir.

Saturday and Sunday have a non-stop program of A new gourmet food menu from Brent Sinclair will be available at the Inverloch Community Hub, while deli- jazz from 11am to 11pm at the three comfortable venues, cious home-baked goods can be found at Warrawee and and on Monday there is a free jazz concert in The Glade Dirty Three Wines will run the bar. The Inverloch Art by the seashore. As well as fantastic music, people can buy gourmet produce from stalls showcasing local food, Show also returns to the stadium at the back of the hub.

Friday night opens with the Gala Evening and on coffee and wine.

For more information and ticketing, see the website Saturday at 9.30am there is a new Jazz For Beginners class at Warrawee looking at instruments and concepts. invyjazz.com, Bass Coast visitor information centres or The Community Grand Parade, commencing at 10am email info@invyjazz.com.

Help make a girl’s life easier THE campdrafting community is getting behind the family of Meeniyan girl, Aylah Hengtsberger.

The eigth year old lives with cerebral palsy like symptoms. She has been unable to walk since she was one, despite being born a healthy child and reaching her first year milestones.

Despite extensive testing, doctors are still unable to give her family a diagnosis.

Tarwin Valley Campdraft is hosting an auction this Sunday, March 11, to raise money for her family to buy a lifting machine that will cost around $10,000.

The machine will enable her parents, Agan and Tennielle Hengstberger, to lift their daughter from her bed and throughout their home, without risking further injury to themselves. Tennielle’s back is already injured as a result of constantly lifting Aylah.

“She’s a determined little girl.

She just has a zest for life,” Tennielle said.

The Hengstberger family has trialled a lifting machine and would love one of their own.

Aylah receives a drug via drip to relieve stiffness in her back, and despite her mobility restrictions, she attends school: three days a week at Tarwin Valley Primary School at

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The campdraft begins from 6.30am Sunday, with great events all day. All proceeds from the teams at the draft will go to Aylah.

Come along from 1pm and enjoy the fun and dress in green, Aylah’s favourite colour.

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“She’s happy, she’s gorgeous and she just beams,” her great aunty Richelle Hengstberger said.

The auction will take place at the Tarwin Valley Campdraft at Dumbalk Recreation Reserve on Sunday, March 11, around 8pm.

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The Good Life

WHAT’S ON LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND

Philadelphia philanderer visits California Suite LYRIC Theatre’s upcoming comedy, Neil Simon’s California Suite, presents four sets of guests who at different times all come to stay in the same hotel suite.

Marvin (Bruce Grainger) is visiting from Philadelphia to attend his nephew’s bar mitzvah.

He wakes to find a young woman (Evy Nye) in bed beside him, just as he receives a call from reception to say his wife, Millie (Kate Jackson) is on her way up.

Marvin desperately tries to hide any evidence of the previous night’s activities. Unfortunately

the young woman is in no state to assist and chaos ensues.

The four acts of this amusing and at times hilarious comedy will each have a different cast, with a total of 11 talented actors involved.

Each act will also have a different director, with Peter McAlpine responsible for Act Two, Visitors from Philadelphia.

There will be five evening and two matinee performances at Mesley Hall from March 16 to 24. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lyrictheatre.net.au or by phone 0490 525 482.

Promontory Produce & Craft Market Explaining to do: Kate Jackson, Bruce Grainger and Evy Nye enjoying rehearsals for Lyric’s upcoming comedy, California Suite.

Outrageous antics in the Antarctic

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What else could you possibly expect when the festivities have been organised by the Mad Hatter, and a magical Mad Hatter at that?

The Mad Hatter Magic Show is coming to the Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11.

Children of all ages are assured of a hilariously theatrical and very interactive slice of Wonderland as the Mad Hatter’s antics begin as soon as he arrives at the door.

You’ll be totally amazed at what he manages to pull out of his picnic baskets: objects appear, disappear, transpose, and end up in the most unusual places.

But be warned. If you attend this outrageous magic show, there is every chance you’re going to be asked to ‘help’ the Mad Hatter with some of his tricks, and audience participation is highly encouraged.

Wonderland themed craft activities will keep everyone busy from the time the doors open at 10am, through until 3pm on both days, and the face painter

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So come along and join the fun in the Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies on the Labour Day long weekend.

Entry is free with an Antarctic Journey ticket or a Four Parks Pass which includes the Penguin Parade, Koalas, Churchill Island and the Antarctic Journey.

Magic shows will held at 11am and 1pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Face Painting & craft activities 10am to 3pm

Admire art at Inverloch show THE Inverloch Art Show raises essential funds to buy food boxes for local families experiencing short term difficulties.

The signature fundraising event is the annual exhibition and sale of artworks by local, regional and metropolitan artists.

The art covers contemporary and traditional styles in a variety of mediums and prizes are awarded in the different categories along with an overall prize for the best in show.

The show is held every year on the March Labour Day long weekend along with the Inverloch Jazz Festival.

It’s free to enter, but there’s a wonderful raffle people can enter to win a piece of original artwork.

As from 2018, the show will be in the recreation centre at the back of the Inverloch Community Hub on the corner of A’Beckett and Reilly streets, Inverloch.

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Gymnastics club awarded LEONGATHA Gymnastics Club members are bending over backwards to involve everyone in the community in the club’s activities.

The club last Wednesday received an award from South Gippsland Shire Council for its work in involving students of South Gippsland Specialist School, Leongatha, in the club’s program.

Council presented the club with The Blair Donaldson Award for its inclusive community contribution by reaching out to the students.

Club head coach Miranda Wilson and vice president Cindy Borg accepted the award at a session of council.

The club was nominated by the school for running three sessions a week for up to 25 students, allowing them to learn to new skills and be part of the community.

Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “Thank you for making South Gippsland a more welcoming and inclusive place for everybody.”

The club is based at St Laurence’s Primary School, with students ranging from a one year old to elderly residents of Mountain View retirement village in Leongatha. Club members are looking forward to extending the club’s facility.

“We have 380 members and it’s growing,” Ms Borg said.

The award is named in honour of the late Mr Donaldson, formerly of Foster, for his advocacy work for people with disabilities.

Partnership recognised: from left, Leongatha Gymnastics Club head coach Miranda Wilson, South Gippsland Specialist School principal Heather Braden, student Zack, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, club vice president Cindy Borg and student Will, with the club’s certificate. Council awarded the club in recognition of its partnership with the school.

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

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FRIDAY MARCH 23 AT 10.30AM 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.

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THERE were approximately 1540 export and 200 young cattle penned representing an increase of 475 head week on week.

A northern export processor rejoined the usual buying group after a short absence in a dearer market in places.

A better selection of vealers sold to solid demand while yearling heifers to the trade improved 5c/kg. Grown steers sold firm while the larger selection of bullocks eased slightly.

Heavy weight Friesian and secondary crossbred manufacturing steers improved 8c to 9c

VLE Store sale Thursday, March 1 Steers: N. Belcher, Woodside, 13 x $1305; D. MacLeod, Welshpool, 12 x $1300; JJF Holdings, Glengarry, 6 x $1290; B.J. & G.A. Dakin, Glen Forbes, 4 x $1270; P.J. & J. McAninly, Won Wron, 5 x $1270; J.W. & B.J. Dunbar, Traralgon, 14 x $1260.

Heifers: L. & J. Murphy, Berrys Creek, 6 x $1295; R.G. & H.J. Stephens, Welshpool, 1 x $1180; Clover Cottage, French Island, 1 x $1160; K.M. & J.M. Shea, Leongatha South, 14 x $1145; T. & L. Butcher, Allambee East, 10 x $1085; Blackwood Grazing, Trafalgar, 11 x $1080.

Cows: B.M. & G.H. Missen, Woodside, 10 x $1450.

Cow and calf: R.G. & J. Franklin, Yinnar / Narracan South, 3 x $1520; K. & J. Brislin, Leongatha, 1 x $1400; F.w. & J.N. White, Traralgon, 2 x $1340; L. & J. Murphy, Berrys Creek, 3 x $1075.

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while the better finished lots eased 6c/kg, with a few pens of very heavy steers having an effect on the average.

Cows sold mostly 5c to 10c/kg dearer and more in places. The better shaped heavy bulls eased 2c to 5c while the dairy lots held firm.

Vealers suited to butchers sold from 275c to 311c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 250c and 272c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 250c and 272c/kg for a limited selection. Bullocks made from 252c to 270c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 205c to 225c with the crossbred portion from 225c to 259c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made between 142c and 192c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 178c and 220c after a top of 230c/kg. The better shaped heavy bulls made from 212c to 247c with the dairy lots from 190c to 234c/kg.

The next sale draw - March 7: 1. Elders, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Landmark, 4. SEJ, 5.

Phelan & Henderson & Co, 6. Rodwells.

Sheep Sale Wednesday, March 7 at 12pm.

Sheep sale Wednesday, March 7 and 21 at 12pm.

HEIFERS 4 P. & L. Turton, Korumburra 2 A. & B. Buckland, Fish Creek 1 W.J. Sheers, Mirboo 1 P. Van Heerwaarden, Bena 4 J. & A.M. Jefferis P/L, Poowong 2 J. & S. Humphrey, Nerrena COWS 1 Vuillerman Past Co, Yanakie 1 J., M., C. & J. Moscript, Leon Sth 7 Maxray Nominees P/L, Buffalo 3 J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South 1 M. & K. Nicholls, Toora 1 L. & J. Murphy, Berrys Creek BULLS 1 Maxray Nominees P/L, Buffalo 1 E., G., R. & G. Baillie, Tyers 1 D. & M. Chalmers, Leongatha 1 R. & H. Calder, Leongatha North 1 L. & J. Murphy, Berrys Creek 1 R. & S. Ould, Dalyston

352.5kg 355.0kg 360.0kg 380.0kg 302.5kg 340.0kg

295.0 290.0 285.0 280.0 279.6 278.6

$1039.88 $1029.50 $1026.00 $1064.00 $845.79 $947.24

490.0kg 720.0kg 715.7kg 703.3kg 675.0kg 790.0kg

231.6 230.0 225.0 220.0 220.0 220.0

$1134.84 $1656.00 $1610.36 $1547.33 $1485.00 $1738.00

800.0kg 985.0kg 920.0kg 925.0kg 945.0kg 905.0kg

246.6 245.6 235.0 233.6 233.6 230.0

$1972.80 $2419.16 $2162.00 $2160.80 $2207.52 $2081.50

Prime Sale - Wednesday, February 28 BULLOCKS 1 Horsfield Farms, Thorpdale 7 C. & J. Lester, Leongatha 1 K.J. Hutchinson, Yinnar 14 A.W. Scarff, Mardan 14 N. Littlejohn & Son, Mirboo Nth 2 Tamburo P/L, Woodleigh STEERS 2 J. & S. Humphrey, Nerrena 2 P. & L. Turton, Korumburra 2 W.J. Sheers, Mirboo 1 N. & G. Reed, Yarram 2 J. & A.M. Jefferis P/L, Poowong 1 P. Van Heerwaarden, Bena

560.0kg 603.6kg 600.0kg 599.6kg 636.1kg 580.0kg

272.0 272.0 270.0 270.0 270.0 270.0

$1523.20 $1641.71 $1620.00 $1619.04 $1717.39 $1566.00

375.0kg 397.5kg 422.5kg 380.0kg 315.0kg 380.0kg

310.6 298.0 291.6 290.6 289.6 285.0

$1164.75 $1184.55 $1232.01 $1104.28 $912.24 $1083.00

SEJ sells: from left, Strzelecki’s Tom McConnell and Luke Harris from SEJ were at the Victorian Livestock Stock Exchange in Koonwarra on Thursday morning.

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Farming Insight Merlewood produces premium angus 750 acres,” Mrs Barrow said.

“For our second Annual Autumn Bull Sale we are excited to be bringing 35 bulls to the market.”

The seed stock producers have built a strong herd using a combination of embryo and artificial insemination programs.

Merlewood currently has 40 heifers on its artificial insemination program and 80 cows, along with The couple have been breeding black angus on an ET mob of about 30 recipient cows. their property for almost nine years and have fast es“Producing leading industry black angus bulls is tablished themselves as producers of premium black something my husband and I are really passionate angus registered stud bulls on the market. about. We worked hard to perfect our procedures be“We started off with 20 cows on 230 acres, and fore we looked to grow our business and it has really over the last decade we have expanded our herd to helped us to expand with ease,” Mrs Barrow said.

240 black angus registered females and our land to “We have a 75 percent success rate for fertility in the artificial insemination program and 60 per cent success in the extensive embryo program.”

Merlewood Angus will host its Annual Autumn Bull Sale on Friday, March 23 on property.

“We hosted our inaugural Annual Autumn Bull Sale last year and we were blown away by the results.

Our bulls sold in the top five percent price bracket for their breed and the feedback we are getting from the market place is that people have come to expect a quality product from our farm. This makes us very proud of our achievements,” Mrs Barrow said.

“There is an expectation for us to do well and we are both nervous and excited about our upcoming bull sale. The excitement and nerves are different to this time last year.

Sale success: from left, Mark Vaughan of “Once again our annual bull sale is an open cry Yarragon and Landmark Leongatha’s Eddie auction and there will be 35 bulls on sale. Our long Hams at VLE’s store sale on Thursday morn- term goal is to have 60 bulls go under the hammer by the time we reach the milestone of our fifth Annual ing at Koonwarra.

MERLEWOOD Angus is committed to breeding premium black angus cattle at the Mirboo North farm, where farmers Anne Marie and Daniel Barrow will host their Second Annual Autumn Bull Sale on March 23.

Autumn Bull Sale.”

Merlewood Angus sells mainly across Gippsland, however some buyers have purchased from interstate to ensure they are investing in the quality product.

“Quality is something we are really passionate about and we work hard to maintain the relationships we have built with our clients,” Mrs Barrow said.

“When farmers buy from us they know they are buying into an ongoing relationship.”

While angus beef continues to meet premium prices at the sale yards, the team at Merlewood Angus do not rest on-farm but actively engage with clients, other angus stud producers and the wider community at the VLE, on-farms and via social media.

The Barrows and their staff curate online weekly content where they upload video footage of what it is like to work in seed stock production.

“Social media has been a great way for us to engage with our clients and those interested in what we do here,” Mrs Barrow said.

“I am from Scotland so I am biased towards the black angus breed. Whilst living in Europe, my husband and I enjoyed eating quality black angus beef and when it came to choosing cattle for our farm, black angus was the obvious choice for us. When we see them in our paddock they make us smile. That, along with their marketability and eating experience, makes for a fantastic product.”

Top studs: Anne Marie stands on her Mirboo North property with some of her premium angus bulls at Merlewood Angus.

Store sale: from left, Laurie Bezley of Bass, Frank Scadden of Bayles and Travis Hams of Fish Creek attended the Victorian Livestock Exchange in Koonwarra to check out the store sale last Thursday.

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Great coach: from left, players Meg Williams, Lydia Williams, tennis coach Matthew Pocklington, players Alicia Marshman and Luke Marshman enjoy a hit of tennis at an after school training session last Thursday.

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Starting his coaching career at age 14 as an assistant coach, Mr Pocklington started his traineeship at age 16 and has coached full time since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For 14 years I was just managing the coaching, which was during the day and coaching all afternoon. For the last two years, I have been working in sales at Leongatha Toyota and Honda,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took on that position to give me exposure to different business models and I am able to bring that to the coaching business.â&#x20AC;?

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Gippsland Region Team Leader Family Violence Outreach Service Full time This Service provides support and assistance to women and children affected by Family Violence who are leaving violent and abusive relationships.

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Netballers back on the court MIRBOO North’s senior netballers had a chance to practice their skills and combinations on Saturday, in a practice match against their friends down the hill at Fish Creek.

The second of four scheduled practice matches, saw all

senior grades take the court in a hard fought competition in the heat.

Thursday, March 8, will see all netballers and footballers take on Meeniyan Dumbalk United on the court and field.

A family day is scheduled at

the club on Saturday, March 24, with a practice match against Gormandale, food, entertainment, registrations and memberships, merchandise sales and more.

All welcome, come along for a great family day out.

Preseason: Mirboo North and Fish Creek netballers played in a practice match recently.

deaths

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funerals

EDEY - Terence (Terry).

4.10.1925 - 26.02.2018 Loved and admired brother of Tom (dec), Frank (dec), Peter, Margaret, and families.

YOUNG - Sandra.

1.3.2018 Rest well dear friend, fond and fun memories shine through. A true battler to the end. Brave and true.

Always in our hearts.

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Glenn and Jane Gardner, Ann and Adrian Weinman, and families.

YOUNG - A Graveside Service to celebrate the life of Sandra Gaye Young will be held at Meeniyan Cemetery on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 commencing at 11am.

R.I.P. MAHER (nee Foster) Noeleen Jane.

18.10.1955 - 03.03.2018 Loved sister and sisterin-law of Graham (dec) and Lyn, Robert and Chris.

Aunty of nine.

No farewell words were spoken.

No given opportunity to say goodbye.

Sleep Noeleen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gippsland Cancer Care Centre. Envelopes will be available at the service.

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peacefully

YOUNG - Sandra.

3.12.1973 - 1.3.2018 Loving daughter of Colin and Desma.

Beloved sister of Sheryl, Stephen (dec) and Rhys.

Passed away after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family.

Our sincere thanks to all the staff at the Foster Hospital.

Sleep peacefully beautiful girl.

YOUNG - Sandra.

Passed away surrounded by family 1.3.2018.

Loved by Margorie, Bob (dec) and family.

YOUNG - Sandra.

Like branches on a tree, we all go in our own directions, And although some break away, the roots and memories remain the same; as one.

True to character, you fought this head on and with great strength and courage.

Taken far too young, only finding acceptance in knowing you are now at peace.

Sending love and caring thoughts to Uncle Colin, Aunty Desma, Sheryl, Rhys and family.

Love Brett, Lorelle and families.

With more than 750 runs to go through, an early morning for competitors was called for.

Stepping into the judges shoes was Russell Lawerence, all the way from the western district.

After 170 runs, a score of 87 or better was needed to get into the final, of which 15 riders managed.

Three riders were tied on a 179 at the end, so a run off was held with a very pleased John Glover and Okey Dokey, came out on top putting a extra 89 points on top of his two round score for a 268, with Mark Ruff and CLEO coming second , and Tom Ford on Michelle third.

The next event was the ladies, with the very patient Darren Goff, sitting in the judge’s seat.

A lot of very good and hard riding by the girl’s was seen, with Sonya Ford on her stallion Birney’s Matches, making a big score of 89, to take the blue ribbon off, Shelly Ruff on Flurry and Tanya Rand on Donari, coming equal second

THE Gippsland Over-60 cricket team travelled to Williamstown to play the Hobson’s Bay Over-60 team on Sunday, February 25.

Deepest sympathy to Colin, Desma and family.

Charlie, Val, Natalie and Hayley.

TRUCKS rolled into the beautiful property, Powlett River Downs, owned by Alan and Leanne Mitchell for the annual campdraft early Friday morning.

with a score of 88.

The under 13 children were up next.

Lane Bowman on Rundy came first with a score of 85 and Hamish O’Hara on Claire got an 83, coming second.

The under 17 riders followed next with Hanna Lamb riding C and getting a big score of 90, taking the blue ribbon, with Sharnie Bechaz on Hayley on a 88 coming second, Catie Svetlik riding Laddy was hot on their heels with a 87 coming third.

The Max and Barb Memorial Open was up next with the ever obliging Eric Joosten taking the judges position.

Michael Hiscock riding Tip Top, proved he was the best combination on the day, putting a 91 on top of his original score of 91, to take the first place off Matt Holz riding Impact close on his heels with a 181.

Sunday morning saw the Russell Scott Memorial Novice event start early.

Lachie Bowman was in the judge’s seat again; with over 250 runs to go through he was going to be there for a while.

A score of 89 or better was needed to go in the final and 20 riders were able to achieve this.

Two riders at the end were on an equal 179, so a run off was called, and

two eager rider’s were keen to take the big cash and prizes on offer.

A very cool Charlie Hentsberger and his horse Tango were able to put a 90 on top of their score for a 269, to take the prize from Tom Ford riding Tarn dropping it in the camp and coming up with a 78 on top of his 169 for a 257.

The last event for the weekend was the Sunday Open with Mark Ruff, taking the judge’s seat.

A score of 89 or better was needed to get into the final with 15 riders achieving this.

Michael Hiscock riding Tip Top went into the final the top score of 92 and added an 89 to his first score to win the final event for the weekend with a 180, with Matt Holz and Impact, coming second, and Kenielle Bechaz coming a close third on Overtime.

“Powlett River Downs Campdraft Club would like to thank all who helped make this weekend happen,” club member Gail Baker said.

“To everyone who has helped, you are all amazing but a huge thank you to Alan and Leanne Mitchell for letting us all come to their beautiful property Powlett River Downs.”

Goannas up for the challenge

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YOUNG - Sandra.

Peacefully on 1.3.2018.

Gone to ride her horses forever.

Sympathies to Colin, Desma, Rhys, Sheryl and families.

Taken too young.

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Winning the toss, the Goannas batted first and started well, with Fred Debono retiring at 40 when the score was 47.

Ray Smith joined Ian Gibson, who was unfortunately run out for 18 with the score on 92.

Smith retired shortly after for 40, allowing the young recruits, Col Carmody and Ken Bailey, to bat together.

They took the score to 158 when Bailey retired on 41, which brought Neil Meredith to the crease.

Four overs, three fours and three sixes later he retired for 40 when the score was 210, and a record score was on the cards for the Goannas.

Carmody retired for 42, Graeme Freshwater, 17x and Murray Moore, 13x, took the score to

one for 261 at the end of the 40th over.

Captain Kevin Lanigan was well pleased with the efforts of all batsmen.

The usual feast was supplied for afternoon tea, as Gippsland was welcomed to Melbourne’s west.

The Hobson’s Bay batsmen were a little intimidated by the huge score, and although they batted safely, they were unable to match the Goannas scoring rate.

Ian Southall and Peter Anton bowled the first 10 overs for 30 runs, and one wicket.

Barrie Nunn and Kelvin Bond bowled the next 10 overs for 30 runs, and one wicket.

Freshwater and Meredith bowled the next 11 overs for 46 runs, and one wicket, while, Moore, Debono and Bob Duljas bowled the last nine overs for 27 runs and one wicket.

Mention must be made of the bowling of Duljas, especially as he now has a bowling average.

Catches were taken

by Southall, Moore and

Bond as Hobson’s Bay was 4/135 at the end of their 40 overs.

This completes the regular season for the Goannas, who won 11 of the 13 completed games they played, and recruited well with Anton, Nunn, Carmody and Bailey all good inclusions in the squad.

The Goannas will next contest the Club Championships, which will be played in the Echuca/Moama area in the third week in March.

More details of this competition will follow as they become available.

The Goannas were well represented in Victoria v South Australia State games,

which took place in Geelong last week.

In the Over-60 game Ian Southall bowled in the middle of the SA innings, and completed his eight overs for 26 runs as South Australia made 2/194 from their 45 overs.

Kevin Lanigan captained the side and Ray Smith batted at number three, as the Vic team chased down the SA total, needing 23 from the final two overs, winning on the second last ball, with a score of 7/195.

Lanigan retired for a hard hitting score of 51, and Smith was dismissed for a well compiled 36.

The Goannas certainly played their part

in this win.

In the Over-70 game Ian Gibson opened the batting and made 40 before retiring, while Fred Debono made a brief appearance in a total of 5/213.

In reply, South Australia was only able to manage 115, with Debono taking two for 17 from 7 overs and Gibson taking a catch in slips.

There are similar games taking place in Launceston this week and at least two Goannas players will make the trip.

For those team members playing in Echuca practice will continue at the Glengarry nets on Wednesday afternoons.

MG sale hopes remain THE sale of Murray Goulburn dairy cooperative to Canadian milk company Saputo could still proceed.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is concerned Saputo’s acquisition of MG’s Koroit factory in western Victoria would impact competition for farmers’ milk

in the area, given Saputo already owns a factory at Allansford.

Saputo would acquire MG’s Leongatha factory, if the sale went ahead.

Saputo has initiated discussions with the ACCC regarding a divestment plan for the Koroit dairy factor in order to gain ACCC clearance.

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Records tumble at Division swimming SOUTH Gippsland primary schools gathered at the Korumburra pool last Friday, March 2 for the division sports where no less than seven individual records were broken.

Cooper Quaife from Korumburra Primary School dominated in his two individual events breaking two records, in the 12/13, 50 metre butterfly and the 50 metre freestyle events.

Nicolette Wight of Leongatha Primary School in winning also broke the 50 metre backstroke record. Oscar Hughes broke the 11 boys 50 metre fly record while Belinda Baird of St Joseph’s Wonthaggi broke the 12/13 50 metre butterfly record.

Under 10 girls: taking home first in the 4 x Many swimmers have now qualified for re- 50 metre freestyle were, from left, Erin Dell, gional competition which will be held in Sale Rahni Matheson, Alyssa Dimo, and Asha soon.

Chalmers.

Medley second: finishing a credible second in the girls 12/13 medley were from St Joseph’s Wonthaggi girls, from left, Alex Beale, Baia Pugh, Belinda Baird, and Jaime Liddle.

Two records: Cooper Quaife from Korumburra primary was pleased to break two records at division level last Friday.

11 boys: Inverloch Kongwak boys were delighted to back up for another win in the free12/13 girls: Leongatha primary girls team style relay, from left, Sam Patterson, Archie won the 4 x 50 metre freestyle, from left, Terlich, Oscar Hughes and Thomas Court- 11 girls: 4 x 50 metre freestyle winners were, Chloe Challis, Allison Tuckett, Skye Munro ney. Oscar also broke the 11 boys 50 metre from left, Ruby McCartney, Willow Carr, Jayda Winn and Milla Laub. butterfly. and Nicolette Wight.

Under 10 boys: Inverloch Kongwak took out the 4 x 50 metre freestyle event, from left, Froley Anderson, Jasper Shone, Spencer Lomax and Riley Harris.

Futurity Stakes win for local connections THE start of the autumn racing carnival couldn’t have got much better for local connections; taking out first, second and fourth in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday, February 24.

Brave Smash, a five-year-old son of Tosen Phantom, is becoming a star sprinter in speedfocused Australia after winning the Futurity over stable mate Tosen Stardom. Fourth place was taken out by Humidor.

All three horses, trained by Darren Weir, are part-owned by Terry Ginnane of Leongatha and Mick and Alise Johnston, formerly of Leongatha. The race carries a total prize money of $500,000 meaning a fair chunk of the winnings went to the connections of these horses.

Weir’s pair topped the betting with Brave

Smash $3.30 favourite with Tosen Stardom second favourite at $5. Weir said Brave Smash and Tosen Stardom were both unlucky in the Orr Stakes, a fortnight ago.

Winning rider Craig Williams said he already is looking forward to piloting Brave Smash in this autumn’s renewal of the Everest.

“The way he’s going now, I reckon he’s a serious contender and one of the favorites,” Williams said.

It was the second straight year Weir saddled the top two in the Futurity. In 2017, he hit the quinella with Black Heart Bart (AUS) and Tosen Stardom.

Ginnane told The Star he was unsure what races the trainer had in mind for the horses but a tilt at the Group One Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill on March 17 was on the cards.

New netball role for Wilson EXPERIENCED netball administrator Jo Wilson has joined the advisory committee for the Alex Scott and Staff West Gippsland Football Netball Competition.

Wilson is a former secretary and vice president of the Catani and Koo Wee Rup netball clubs and score secretary with the Ellinbank and District Netball Association.

In addition to her administrative roles, Wilson also boasts extensive involvement in the sport as a badged umpire – currently developing and testing umpires at the Pakenham Stadium – and as a development coach at various levels – most recently the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition’s U13 representative team.

AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer backed Wilson to make a positive and lasting contribution to the committee.

“Jo is a well known and respected member of the West Gippsland netball community and we are excited to add her knowledge and expertise to the committee,” Switzer said.

“We look forward to Jo playing an integral role in the development of not just netball but the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition as a whole.”

Wilson joins Korumburra osteopath Mat Holmes, Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Warragul general manager Adrian Scott, retired police officer Col Rielly and Gippsland business manager Tony Moxey on the committee for season 2018.

Help support the Tigers Community members may also choose to doMIRBOO North Football Netball Club nate cash, which will go towards the purchase of appreciates your support.

On Saturday, April 28, the club will be holding a goods and services auction, which is a major fundraiser for the club.

The club is asking for the community to donate goods, services, vouchers or experiences that can be auctioned off on the night.

an auction item.

Individual names or business names will be printed on the booklet as a thank you to those who donate.

Please contact Jessie on 0418 816 985, Stacey on 0409 300 790 or Angie on 0438 681 362 if you would like to donate.

Happy winners: from left, part-owner of Brave Smash, Tosen Stardom and Humidor, Terry Ginnane, left, and Mick Johnston, Back to scale: jockey Craig Williams brings right, catch up with trainer Darren Weir after winner Brave Smash back to the winner’s circle. the race.

Twilight success CONGRATULATIONS to Terry and Hank from team Intense.

It came down to three teams that had won five out of seven games each and on a hoop countback Terry and Hank won by one hoop on 28, followed by Nick and Jodie from team ‘Nick Arnup Carpentry’ on 27 hoops and Wendy and Pam from team ‘RSL’ on 26 hoops.

It was extremely close and could have gone to any one of several teams on the night.

Bernie and Julie Watt from team ‘Car Club’ won the wooden spurtle prize.

Pam won the best shot of the competition with a long hit hole in one.

Jodie Dowling and Emma won the raffle and well done to Garry who won the jar of yoyos guessing game for the second year in a row.

Thank you to Edney’s Leongatha for its continued support and sponsorship which helped buy the barbecue meats each week.

Congratulations and thanks to all partici- Top team: winners from team Intense Terpants, it was a great competition played in the ry Shandley and Hank Zuidema with Judy spirit of the game with lots of fun. Last but not O’Sullivan (club president). least, many thanks to the club members who looked after the players, cooked the barbecue and supplied supper each night.

If anyone would like to try out the great game they are welcome to come along on a Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm and have some fun.

Use of equipment and coaching are free.

Please wear flat soled shoes.

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Tight contests in Knights ready for basketball grand finals new season THE Leongatha Knights Soccer Club is prepped for the season ahead.

A registration day was held at the Knights home ground on Saturday morning.

President John Wilson said it would be an exciting season, with soccer continuing to grow in popularity.

This year, the Knights will have a U6 Mini Roos program. This program will run for eight to 10 weeks. At the end of the program, the young players will have the opportu-

nity to see out the end of the U8s season or return to the game next year.

The Knights had a massive 2017 season with the women’s team coming away premiers. The club is looking to continue its success with stronger numbers. John said the success of the Australian women’s team has helped inspire more players to have a go.

The Knights are looking forward to the upcoming Korumburra Cup, which is a prelude to the Gippsland Soccer League season.

“The cup is a great

way for the teams to come together and have a bit of fun,” John said.

The Knights are also excited about new developments at their facility.

“We have a (South Gippsland Shire) grant and our vision is to turn the top pitch to match size and install lighting for night games,” John said.

The club is currently going through the tender process, and planning will begin afterwards.

The club expressed its gratitude to Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College for its continued partnership.

WOMENS

THE women’s grand final was played in great spirit with both teams giving it there all.

The Test Tubes were the stand out team all season being undefeated but to Modsquad’s credit it never gave up.

A tight tussle was fought out in the first half, with the talls from both Test Tubes and Modsquad contributing well for their team. The second half saw the Test Tubes get a run on and Modsquad was unable to match their speed.

They piled on the goals to come away easy winners.

Laura Parry (Test Tubes) was outstanding in her team’s win, which saw her take home the match most valuable player.

Test Tubes 52 defeated Modsquad 22.

Season MVP: Katie Hamilton.

Ash Zuidema (Ren) and Joel Norton (BBB) traded three point shots to really lift the tempo of the game.

BBB held a handy lead going into half time.

Renegades fought back in the second half with Alex Scholte, Cam Stone and Luke Zuidema helping them to get within three point with five minutes to go.

BBB held there nerve though out the dying minutes to hold onto a three point win.

It was a fantastic game from all players, with Nathan Trotto taking home the most valuable player.

Big Baller Brand 36 defeated Renegades 33.

Season MVP: Nathan Trotto.

The first half saw a three point show down from Hugh Collins (BF), Anthony Collier (Fossils) and John Phillips.

Both teams had many opportunities during the first half to score but couldn’t get the job done.

The second half started a bit slow but the tempo picked up at the 12 minute mark, to see Bergs Footy doing some determined drives to the basket.

The Fossils lead by Nathan Johnson started to work harder under the ring and rebounded well.

The game was tight right until the end with the Fossils coming out victors by four points.

Nathan Johnson earned the most valuable player for the match.

B Men’s: Fossils 36 defeated With Bergs Footy undermanned for the game it Bergs Footy 32.

Season MVP: Lachie put a terrific fight right to Thomas. the end.

A Men’s: Coaching panel: Michael Phillips (U14s), president John Wilson (team manager for U10s and U12s), Stu McNaughton (U10s), Bethany Milkins (U16 girls), and Jack and Sam Bainbridge (U8s) will lead the Leongatha Knights in 2018.

Family sport: brothers Oscar (U8), Henry (U12) and Noah (U6) Wynne enjoy playing soccer together with the Leongatha Knights.

A hotly contested A Men’s grand final was always on the cards with some strong and fast teams.

Big Baller Brand got off to a flying start, with the Renegades missing many free throws throughout the first half.

Nathan Trotto (BBB),

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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

B Men’s: front from left, the Fossils, Anthony Collier, Rory Hanks, Michael O’Keefe, Jonathon Bowman, and Nathan Johnson, were the grand final winners against, back from left, Bergs Footy, Hugh Collins, John Phillips, Alejo Lacanaria, and Will Collins. Absent: Lachie Thomas.

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Well done: Katie Hamilton was the season’s most valuable player, and Laura Parry was named most valuable player in the grand final.

Top player: Nathan Trotto was the grand final and season most valuable player for A Men’s.

Most valuable player: Nathan Johnston played a great game in the B Men’s grand final.

A Men’s: front from left, the premiers were George Batten, Jack Ballagh, Nathan Trotto, Joel Norton, and Trent Westaway from the team Big Baller Brand. Back from left, the Renegades, Dylan Zuidema, Ash Zuidema, Alex Scholte, Cam Stone, Matt Winderlich, and Luke Zuidema, were the runners up.

Women’s: front from left, Test Tubes, Kym Berryman, Carla Bassett, Jess Edgar, Laura Parry, Carly Vuillermin, and Katie Hamilton were the premiers.

Back from left, Modsquad, Elly Jones, Kate Lafferty, Tanya Hamilton, Nicky Stockdale, Rebecca Riddiford, and Rachel Roberts were the runners up. Absent: Sophie Taratuta.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for last week: Inverloch – Friday, March 2 – pairs event North/South In a high scoring round, first with the outstanding score of 63.54 percent was the talented pair of Anne and Bruce Gibson.

Second with a very sound 61.72 percent was the ever consistent pair of Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson and third was the family team of Philip and Neville Chapman with a starring 59.90 percent.

East/West First was the always strong pair of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton with 65.28 percent and the score of the week.

Second with a sound 55.32 percent was the very consistent pair of Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro.

Third with 51.62 percent were Faye Rowlands and Pat West.

Tarwin Lower – Tuesday, February 27 – pairs’ event North/South First with an excellent 57.61 percent were Neville Chapman and Carol Sowden.

Second with a very sound 54.05 percent was the evergreen team of Clive Hope and Frank Arndt.

Third with 53.41 percent were Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles, always in the running.

East/West First with an outstanding 61.95 percent was the very strong pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnston.

Second with a very fine 58.38 percent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie and third with 56.60 percent, was the highly consistent pair of Viv Westaway and Philip Chapman.

Meeniyan– Monday, February 26 – pairs event First with a wonderful 61.41 percent was the strong pair of Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt.

Both of these players have had a successful week, featuring in more than one event.

Second with an excellent 58.33 percent was the steady pair of Kathleen Dowd and Ellie McIntyre and third with 54.69 percent were the visiting players from Melbourne, Joy and Ted Fielding.

The Fieldings played at all three venues and we hope they enjoyed their time.

Next week sees the start of the club championships over a three week period.

Please check the website for competition details.

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Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association SEMI Final results – March 3 A Grade Leongatha Millman 6 sets, 36 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 12 games; Fish Creek 5 sets, 33 games defeated Leongatha Groth 1 set, 22 games.

B Grade Baromi 4 sets, 30 games defeated Leongatha Duckworth 2 sets, 21 games; Fish Creek

6 sets, 36 games defeated Leongatha Rodionova 0 sets, 13 games.

C Grade Leongatha Barty 7 sets, 30 games defeated Leongatha Stosur 1 set, 9 games; Leongatha North 8 sets, 32 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 12 games.

The grand final will be on Saturday, March 17 at the Mirboo North courts.

Congratulations to all teams who have qualified for the grand final.

Players must arrive at 8.30am ready to start matches at 8.45am A Grade: Leongatha Millman v Fish Creek B Grade: Baromi v Fish Creek C Grade: Leongatha Barty v Congratulations: a group from Leongatha Little athletes is off to the State Championships Leongatha North

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Tigers on track in preseason

By Rover MIRBOO North’s footballers and netballers have trained long, hard and often since early January in diligent preparation for another Mid Gippsland season of keen competition in both sports.

Due to an unprecedented oversupply of netballers, selectors have been forced to trim numbers for Mirboo North’s four open age teams from 50 to 34.

Meanwhile, new senior football playing coach Josh Taylor is reportedly developing a series of innovative game plans, strategies and structures, that will be explained in detail to the playing group during a weekend training camp at Sandy Point on March 17 and 18.

Like all first year senior coaches, the Blond Bombshell is hoping his visionary dreams of success immediately turn into streams of team productiveness.

After three successive flags in charge of Mirboo North’s Thirds and the inheritance of the reigning Mid Gippsland Football League premiership side, there’s every chance Taylor’s goal for the Tigers collecting the 2018 title, can be accomplished.

If Mirboo North manages to go back to back, it would match its previous Mid Gippsland double premiership doses of 1956/57, 2006/07 and 2013/14.

Hot summer nights and grueling training sessions have produced peak fitness levels amongst the Tigers, in the lead-up to a six quarter practice match against Gormandale at Tigerland on Saturday, March 24.

Senior football manager Dean Linforth reports the club’s gymnasium is a hive of activity as bodies are pushed to their limits in workout sessions that increase muscle definition and lift aerobic capacity.

Everyone is fair dinkum and everything is hard yakka with treadmills and stationary exercise bikes, plus a myriad of weight machines and bench presses available to all comers.

As well, a spring loaded male rubber dummy,

boxer’s speed ball and a heavy duty punching bag are being hit with repetitious left and right hooks, short arm jabs and the occasional uppercut.

Rest assured, however, the use of pedal assisted electric push bikes is banned.

Many of the footballers now have bulging biceps, corrugated solar plexus and legs more powerful than a locomotive.

Out on the track, it’s all cardiovascular exercise with lots of ball work and plenty of running, where under maximum load, a player’s aortic heart valve opens and closes up to 180 times a minute.

Mirboo North’s season proper commences on Saturday, April 7, when it hosts Yinnar at home in 10 football and netball encounters.

The mighty Tigers’ fighting two point victory over the Magpies to dramatically land the 2017 senior premiership, remains a frequent conversation piece wherever and whenever Mid Gippsland football is discussed.

There was even an article and team photo featuring Mirboo North’s meritorious win published in last year’s AFL Grand Final Record.

Speaking of records, Mirboo North won its last three home and away matches to scrape into the finals, before winning four consecutive finals to collect the ultimate prize.

According to ‘Stan the Statistician from Stradbroke Island’, this feat has never been achieved by any other club in Australia since his statistics began.

Many Yinnar people still lament the Magpies’ heartbreaking grand final loss, with one supporter admitting that despite downing a few beers, he continues to be up to his ears in tears on bad days.

A big crowd is expected to be in attendance to see Mirboo North’s 2017 senior premiership flag unfurled, prior to the much-awaited grand final rematch between the Tigers and the Magpies.

Also up for grabs is the annually contested Vin Kallady Memorial Trophy, currently held by Mirboo North.

A mid season reunion day is planned to celebrate Mirboo North’s 1958 Seniors and Thirds, 1978 Thirds, 1998 Thirds and Fourths football premierships, plus its 1998 B Grade and 2008 A Grade netball flags.

during the long weekend.

Outstanding effort for Leongatha athletes THERE were perfect weather conditions for the 120 athletes at Leongatha Little Athletics on Saturday.

Three centre records were broken and 187 personal best results achieved.

Isabella Giliam broke her own record in the U6 girls 200m which she set earlier in the season, in a time of 44.47 seconds.

Zeb Anderson broke the U7 boys 200m record with a time of 39.07 seconds.

The previous record was set by Mitchell Malloy in 2011 with a time of 39.16 seconds.

Georgia Burns broke the U14 girls 1500m record with a time of 5.31.23 minutes.

The previous record was set by Aliesha Wrigley in 2014 with a time of 5.38.40 minutes.

Next week will be a twilight meet, held on Thursday at 5pm and will be the second last meet of the season.

Best of luck to the 11 athletes from LLAC competing at the State Championships held at Lakeside Stadium next weekend.

Personal bests performances are as follows:

U6G: Isabella Giliam 200m 44.77, Shot Put 3.28, Beau Glenn 70m 14.53, Long Jump 2.27, Darcey Matheson Long Jump 2.05, Shot Put 2.56;Q U6B: Oliver Bolge 200m 45.47, Arky Cameron 200m 53.33, Archer Commadeur 200m 56.29, 70m 17.52, Brody Jarvis 200m 52.89, Discus 6.75, Keagan Koedoot 70m 15.67, Discus 7.00, Archer McRae 200m 1:05.92, Declan Russell 70m 16.48, Discus 4.79; U7G: Lucy Carter 200m 43.95, 70m 15.07, Shot Put 2.68, Clover Cocks Shot Put 2.82, Anika Edwards 200m 44.20, Long Jump 2.46, Shot Put 4.80, Florence Patterson 70m 15.34, Shot Put 4.20, Amy Stevic 200m 51.51, 70m 17.86; U7B: Zeb Anderson 200m 39.07, Riley Collins 200m 49.68, Discus 8.69, Ambrose de Gooyer 200m 46.18, 70m 14.51, Zac Fowles Discus 7.75, Raidyn Harrison 200m 43.25, 70m 13.71, Rory Jackson 200m 49.42, 70m 15.24, Elijah Le Serve Discus 9.55, Cooper Rogers 70m 16.72; U8G: Imogen Cruickshank 70m 13.71, Charlotte Evans 200m 38.59, Turbo Javelin 5.57, Leah Kirkbride 70m 13.95, Turbo Javelin 9.14, Beth McDuffie Turbo Javelin 5.53, Harper McRae 200m 3.99, 70m 14.06, Turbo Javelin 6.50, Madison Mills-Cutts 200m 50.05, Long Jump 2.02, Tallarah Murdoch 200m 42.34, 70m 13.71, Turbo Javelin 7.35; U8B: Jacoa Cameron 70m 12.17, Discus 14.24, Cohen Harrison 200m 42.02, Sam Kreutzberger 200m 42.21, 70m 14.00, Discus 14.52, Jarrah Lowe 70m 13.50, Discus 12.16, Jed Matheson 200m 46.51, 70m 14.92, Harper Richards Discus 6.71; U9G: Ebony Collins 70m 15.15, Ana Heneghan 200m 38.76, High Jump 0.95, Anna Hutchinson 200m 41.77, High Jump 0.85, Georgia Hutchinson 200m 40.65, Amelia Le Serve 70m 14.08, Leah Mark 200m 54.63, 70m 15.37; U9B: Jacob Bolge 70m 11.81, Turbo Javelin 7.27, Manning de Gooyer 200m 48.45, 70m 15.97, High Jump 0.95, Patrick Frayne 200m 37.42, Turbo Javelin 8.12, Tejamshu Gaddam 200m 35.43, Lincoln Russell High Jump 0.90, Fraser Shaw 200m 39.59, 70m 12.69, Turbo Javelin 8.32; U10G: Tennessee Crimp High Jump 0.85, Sari Hickey 70m 12.48, Turbo Javelin 9.36, Aphra Lamers High Jump 1.00, Kitty Moon High Jump 0.85, Chasey Rushton 200m 45.94; U10B: Froley Anderson Shot Put 6.73, James Barry Triple

Proud: Corinella’s Lachie Connell was the In it together: Dalyston players Chloe Bramley, Tess Britt, Hannah Grenville, Olivia Bram- first runner over the line in the 10 kilomeley, Millie Brosnan, Gemma Thomas, Grace McRae, Zahli Davis and Ruby Brosnan did tre race in Keeping Kids on Track, making cousin Zec Brunott extremely proud. extremely well in the Keeping Kids on Track fun run on Sunday. See story page 51.

Achievement: Tyler Richards (U13 boys’ 200m hurdles) and Rebecca McKeown (U14 girls’ triple jump) with their centre record certificates from earlier in the season.

Jump 5.35, Isaac Bolge Shot Put 6.10, Billy Horskins 1500m 6:22.22, Shot Put 5.78, Angus Livingstone 1500m 6:43.20, 70m 12.53, Toby McDuffie 200m 38.14, 70m 12.18, Shot Put 5.43, Triple Jump 6.28, Jack McNaughton 1500m 6:42.91, 200m 36.66, 70m 11.54, Benjamin Mills-Cutts 200m 58.15, Shot Put 6.48, Connor O’Loughlin 200m 41.81, Jasper Shone 200m 34.71, 70m 11.34, Shot Put 6.56, Triple Jump 7.39, Clancy Snell 1500m 5:58.63, 70m 12.22, Archie Woodall Shot Put 4.80, Triple Jump 5.90; U11G: Mila Cocks 200m 44.07, 70m 13.91, Javelin 10.01, Emma Mark 1500m 7:02.94, 70m 11.97, Javelin 13.16, Allison Tuckett 70m 11.55, Javelin 8.56; U11B: Reuben Gammon 1500m 5:51.99, 200m 31.73, Long Jump 3.67, Shot Put 6.35, Fletcher McLennan 200m 38.87, Shot Put 6.17, Connor Richards 1500m 6:32.56, Long Jump 2.92, Shot Put 5.16; U12G: Erika Allen 200m 38.18, 70m 12.08, Discus 9.65, Paige Barry Long Jump 3.14, Mia Burt 200m 32.52, 70m 10.97, Discus 14.01, Sienna Cruickshank 70m 11.41, Long Jump 3.57, Madeline Herbert 200m 50.18, Pallas Lamers 1500m 6:27.88, 200m 34.91, 70m 12.11, Discus 10.84, Lucy Patterson 70m 11.22, Discus 14.66; U12B: Oscar Murdoch 1500m 5:57.84, Long Jump 3.69, Shot Put 6.07; U13G: Chloe Caithness Discus 14.21, Nevada Crimp Discus 12.55, Georgia Hamilton Discus 18.00, Harper McLennan 80m Hurdles 18.41, Discus 16.93, Ella Snell 200m 30.70; U13B: Mitchell Bath 80m Hurdles 17.32, Discus 22.58, Harrison Clark Discus 13.40, Harrisen Herbert 200m 34.12, 80m Hurdles 18.52, Tyler Richards 80m Hurdles 17.22, Discus 14.64; U14G: Georgia Burns 1500m 5:31.23, 200m 29.64, 80m Hurdles 16.72, Charli Burns 200m 32.68, Lily Caithness Javelin 13.54, Rebecca Mckeown 200m 30.94, 80m Hurdles 18.16, High Jump 1.40, Javelin 18.30, Alex Ritchie Javelin 18.44, Bree-anna Roy Javelin 16.74; U15G: Evie Bath Discus 19.13, Long Jump 3.48, Autumn Crimp Long Jump 2.71, Sarah Moncrieff Discus 12.90, Long Jump 3.49, Paris Reynolds 90m Hurdles 22.36, Discus 13.43; U16G: Erin Clark 1500m 10:16.57, Maddi Cruickshank 90m Hurdles 21.09; U16B: Paul McKeown Discus 27.65

Across the line: Cowes’ Ben Strong and Wonthaggi’s Paige Holness were first over the line in the five kilometre race at Keeping Kids on Track.

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SPORT | GOLF Woorayl ladies PLAYERS arriving on Wednesday, or more aptly Winds-day, February 28, were certainly set a challenge in combating the blustery conditions that prevailed for the majority of the day’s play.

There were seven pairs who contested the first round D. and J. O’Connor 4BBB Stableford and the qualifying round for the RWH 4BBB. It was great to have Joan Smith back swinging a club on the fairways.

All present acknowledged the welcome sponsorship of the day by Hartley Wells Betta Home Living.

The wind did not distract players from recording some great scores.

Elsie McBride (33) and Jenny Riseley (25) were the winners for the day with 45 points on a countback from Inge Giliam

(31) and Jo Graeme (32).

Jo also made a great birdie ‘chip in’ on the fifth scoring, a fabulous five points.

NTP on 11th and 17th was Elly Berryman.

DTL balls went to Jo Fennell (33) and Di O’Connor (34) 44 points, Elly Berryman (16) and Janet Thompson (30) 41 points, Marg Tuckett (24) and Alice Campbell (24) 39 points The four pairs to qualify for the next round of the D. and J. O’Connor 4BBB Stableford are Jo G and Inge, Marg and Alice, Jo F and Dianne along with Elly and Janet they will go onto play a knockout round later in March with a third round to be played to determine the winning pair.

This week – Monthly Medal, Qualifying round Ken Grist Memorial singles knock out – 16 to qualify.

Great effort: winner Jenny Riseley with runners up Jo Graeme and Inge Giliam. Absent: Elsie McBride.

Meeniyan ladies MEENIYAN Golf Club Ladies held the 30th Joan Beaumont Plate on Friday, March 2.

Bendigo Bank, Toora and District Community Bank Branch and Foster Branch were the sponsor of the day.

There were 13 teams of four playing Ambrose.

The winning team was Meeniyan number three with Sheila Constantine, Heather Poletti, Jenny Cope and Gail Browne with 58.125 net.

Runners up were Meeniyan 2 with Dot Christie, Faye LePage, Susan Straw and Lyn Jennison with 58.75. Down the line balls to Meeniyan 1 Andrea Thorson, Jan Trease, Tanya Thorson

thestar.com.au Korumburra ladies SEVENTEEN women competed in the Stableford event last Wednesday, with quite a few members also playing matches in the second round of the Singles Knockout.

Lynette McIvor (19) had the winning score in Division 1 with a fabulous result of 37 points.

Runner up was Heather Grist (22), 34 points, on a c/b from Barb Twite (24).

Well done to Jean White (40) who had a magnificent 41 points to win Div 2, and also to Betty Thomson (33), who finished with 37 points.

NTPs went to Lee Clements on the first and Heather Grist on the 13th green.

Winners: Pam Christensen and Pat Pease won The final of the 40+ C Grade and A Grade respectively. Absent: B Markers, Singles Knock-out, Grade winner Sue Woods. between Tina Prosser and enced and the very new Lorraine Knox was played Leongatha players. last week and congratulaladies Experience won out tions are extended to Tina with super veteran Marion who was the winner of this WEDNESDAY: event. Thank you to Joan PeWith a strong, gusty Chalmers (39) edging out Karen Murchie (45) on a ters who refereed the match northerly wind blowcount back. and provided support and ing, 37 women played a Both players scored an assisted both players in the stableford event on the excellent 20 points.

Match-play game. green course.

Down the line balls Next Wednesday, March This was necessary as went to Karen Murchie 20 7, is a Stroke event, Monthly th th the 11 and 13 tees on points and Gwen ChapMedal and second Matchthe red course are under man 17 points. play qualifying round. reconstruction.

Saturday: The stall will be in operaThanks to Maryanne The first round of the tion and there is a committee Gartner who was the very Women’s Saturday Stablmeeting after presentations. generous event sponsor. eford Championships saw The clinic dates for beDespite the conditions 19 women compete. ginner golfers are March 7, some great scores were reThe format is over 14 and 21. turned in both the 18 hole three rounds with the best Please contact Lee on and 9 hole competitions. two rounds deciding the 0429 926 849 if you are inA Grade winner: Pat champion. terested in participating in Pease (20) 41 points This event is the one or more of these lessons.

B Grade winner: Sue brainchild and sponsored The team of Jenny BlackWoods (30) 40 points

by Bec Thomas and her more, Lynne Schwennesen, C Grade winner: mother Wendy Brown.

Kath Welsh and Lorraine Pam Christensen (39) 39 There will be a new Knox enjoyed the day and points Stableford champion this won a Ball Down the Line in Down the line balls year as the past two winthe Joan Beaumont Plate, at were won by Coral Gray, ners were unable to play Meeniyan, last Friday.

Nancy Sperling and Marg the first two rounds.

Congratulations to Lee Berry all 36 points; Anne New member, from Clements and Heather Grist Gibson 35, Melinda Mornington Golf Club, who were the winners of the Martin, Melinda Willder Liz Hodge has set the Golf Vic Four-Ball. Chamand Tyler Marotti all 34; benchmark, followed pionship qualifying round at Glenyce McRobert, Karen closely by beginner EmFlinders Golf Club, with 42 Orford, Loris Clark, Faye alie Gordon points, last Friday.

Quilford and Marea MaA Grade winner: Liz They each came home her all with 33 points.

Hodge (19) 37 points. with a range-finder, so that th Nearest the Pin: 16 B Grade winner: Emmay assist with even better Pat Pease 4.24m. alie Gordon (40) 36. results in the future.

Nine Hole DTL balls: Dot The final is two rounds Competition: Stubbs, Coral Gray and (36 holes) at the Sorrento There were seven la- Marea Maher all 35, Fran and National courses later in dies who competed in this O’Brien 34 and Wendy March. event.

Parker 33.

Twilight winners were It was a strong tussle Nearest the Pin: 16th Karen and David Sorrell with between the very experi- Dot Stubbs 5.2m.

23 points and Betty and Bill Thomson were close behind, Thanks to Daryle Kaelene Shervell from with 22 points.

Bill was also the NTP on Gregg for arranging the Meeniyan IGA store who the 13th green. golf carts for the la- attended the presentations

and Pam Erving Foster 1 team Barb Warren, Maxine Symmons, Jan Best and Rae Knee, Korumburra team of L. Knox, K. Welsh, J. Blackmore and L. Schwennesser.

NTP on the second was R. Brown Welshpool, eighth M. Wilder Leongatha, 11th F. Quilford Leongatha and 14th K. Orford Leongatha.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have been doing great work on the course in such dry conditions.

The greens received many good reports.

Thank you to Rita and Lloyd Redpath, Brian Erving Wino Reilly who dies it was very much as their store is in the proserved up the beautiful appreciated. cess of setting up a local luncheon supplied by the Thank you also to Bendigo Bank agency. ladies.

2018 All Gippsland Golf Championships Fourball Championships, Korumburra Golf Club, Saturday, March 3: 18 Hole Scratch: Dael Scurlock, Lucas Towns (Morwell) 67.

18 Holes Handicap (AM): Matt Wrigley, Shane Harland 59.

18 Holes B Grade Handicap: Colin Bear, Andy Bassett (Leongatha) 61.

Nearest the pin: 1st R. Crawford, 7th R. Crawford, 10th N. Spargo, 13th P. Hornibrook.

Balls down the line: S. Rose and P. Harris 61; N. Spargo and R. Newton 61; R. Winners: Kaelene Shervell from Meeniyan IGA Ludenia and B. Pope 63. presented winners Gail Browne, Sheila Constan- Runners up: Susan Straw, Dot Christie, Faye LePSingles Championships tine, Jenny Cope and Heather Poletti with the Joan age and Lyn Jennison were congratulated by spon- Korumburra Golf Club Sunday, March 4: Beaumont Plate. sor Kaelene Shervell.

Top golfers: Jean White and Lynette McIvor were the grade winners at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Representatives: Korumburra members Heather Grist and Lee Clements won the Golf Vic Four-Ball Championship qualifying round at Flinders Golf Club, last Friday.

Achievement: twilight winners at Korumburra last week were David and Karen Sorrell.

36 Holes Gippsland Champion: Steve Bromby (Korumburra) 74 – 68 = 142.

36 Holes Gippsland Champion of Champions: Steve Bromby (Korumburra) 74 – 68 = 142.

36 Holes Gippsland Junior Champion: Levi Schlater (Sale) 77 – 79 = 156 (playoff).

36 Holes B Grade Scratch: Tim O’Neill (Korumburra) 74 – 78 = 152.

36 Holes Junior Handicap: Dylan Sclater (Sale) 70 – 70 = 140.

6 Holes A Grade Handicap: Stephen Renehan (Traralgon) 76 – 68 = 144.

36 Holes B Grade Handicap: Chris Shanahan (Orbost) 73 – 71 = 144.

18 Holes A Grade Handicap (am): Ryan Hammond (Drouin) 72.

18 Holes A Grade Handicap (pm): Mark Allen (Drouin) 71.

18 Holes B Grade Handicap (am): Stephen Rose (Korumburra) 68.

18 Holes B Grade Handicap (pm): Jack Simmons (South Pines) 72 on c/b.

Nearest the pin: 1st (am) Steve Bromby (Korumburra), 7th (am) Steve Bromby (Korumburra), 10th (am and pm) Stephen Rose (Korumburra), 13th (am and pm) Ryan Hammond (Drouin), 17th (am and pm) inclusive, Michael Stephenson.

Balls down the line (am and pm rounds): M. Allen 147; C. Sharp 148; L. Towns 150; C. Clements 151; K. Thorpe 152; M. Wrigley 152; D. Reynolds 152; C. Ballinger 152; P. Van Agtmaal 152.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha SATURDAY was Medal Day at Leongatha and it was David Forbes who concentrated all day to card a net 68 to win B Grade and the medal by one shot from John Eabry, whose putting was exceptional on the slick greens.

A Grade was taken out by Wayne Keen with net 70 in a countback and Ted Rudge also had net 70 to win C Grade.

Balls were won by John Eabry, Marcus Luscombe, Ken Wardle, Nathan Wardle, Bruce Cathie, Antony Sparkes, Peter Hobson, Brad Courtney, Merv Stubbs, Rod Mackenzie, Bryan McCorkell, Rob Martin, Frank Gill, Matthew Bowey, and Geoff Maher.

NTPs were Rod Mackenzie on the 14th hole and John Feddersen on the 16th.

Tuesday, February 27, saw some sizzling scores on a perfect day for golf.

Joe Lowell was the best performer of the day with 42 points in a countback.

Eighty year old Joe shot 78 off the stick to beat his age for the first time.

Terry Grace also shot 42 points to win D Grade, after being pipped in a countback for the main prize.

B Grade was taken out

by John Barron, one of many visitors from the Box Hill Golf Club and C Grade was won by David Child with 37 points.

Balls were awarded to Peter Horman, Gregg Chapple, Les Newton, Colin Bear, Geoff McDonald, Ted Rudge, Peter Brownlie, Craig Hams, Alan Kuhne, Trevor Steer, Norm Hughes, Peter Walsh, Grant McRitchie, WendyAnne Parker, Mark Donagan, Peter Hobson, Russell Williams, Ted Bruinewoud, Andrew Henley, Allan Edney and Peter Hartigan.

NTPs were Ian Caine who put his tee shot to within 55cm on the 14th hole and Peter Horman who put his inside two metres on the 16th.

It was an ideal day for golf once again on Thursday, March 1, and some great scores were recorded; none better than Gerry Mooney who won the main event and C Grade with an excellent score of 44 points.

We n d y - A n n e P a r k e r showed the men a clean pair of heals to win A Grade with 37 points and new member Patrick Bowd had a day out scoring 39 points to win B Grade, including a great eagle two on the third hole and a massive 25 points round the front nine.

Balls were won by Kevin Scott, Les Newton, Peter Hobson, John Moor, Peter Waters, Mike Street, Antony Roberts, Russell Williams, Will Norden, Geoff Maher, Andy Bassett, Neale Gillin, Ian Caine and Michael Thomas.

Sunday nine hole competition: The final round of the season was played on Sunday with the 7 UP team winning the Gordon West Shield by four points from Rule 35 team.

Anne Gibson scored the ladies best gross with 48 strokes while Doug Clemann with 38 was the winner for the men.

The ladies best net was won by Maryanne Gartner with 55 – 21 – 34 and Bert Borg with 40 – 9 – 31 was the best of the men.

NTP winner was Doug Clemann.

The trophies of the day were won by Rule 1 team.

Thank you to generous sponsors of the season Kevin and Deborah Scott of the South Gippsland Kennels and Cattery.

Thank you to all players this season.

The next season will start on October 7.

Foster

and 17th R. Fulton.

DTL: R. Smith (22) 40 and P. Spencer (17) 37.

Friday, March 2: Chook Run. Winners (tie): G. Prue 21points and G. Phelan 21 p oints.

NTP: 13th G. Clavarino and 17th R. McCallion.

DTL: G. Nott 21 c/b, Kiwi Jones 21 c/b, and M. Da Costa 20.

Saturday, March 3: Stroke Medal.

Medal winner: G. Cox. A Grade: G. Cox (13) 64.

B Grade: D. Jenkins (26) 67.

Scr: C. Buckland 72.

NTP: fourth N. Cooper, sixth S. Canning, 13th R. Fulton, 15th C. Buckland, and 17th C. Downing.

DTL: P. Spencer (17) 69, C. Buckland (2) 70, S. Canning (12) 70, N. Thompson (10) 71, N. Cooper (11) 71 and B. Knee (19) 72.

Putting: C. Buckland 23 putts.

Nine hole: B. Knee 23points.

Eagles: D. Summers 10th and C. Buckland 12th.

Don’t forget the Foster Golf Clubs upcoming Charity Event Fundraising Day on March 11 and the Four Person Ambrose Foster Hospital Day on April 1.

Grab some friends and come along and help us support both of these great days For further detail please contact Foster Golf Club.

Entries are now being taken for Foster Week of Golf.

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with a fantastic score of +12.

Runners up with +9 were G. Challis and T. Ryan.

Congratulations to one and two.

Third: G. Miller and G. Young.

Fourth: D. Dwyer and G. Maisey.

Fifth: P. Wallace and J. Hickey.

Sixth: G. Forrester and A. McEachern.

Seventh: B. and T. Hogan Eighth: B. Stubbs and I. Balfour.

Well done and good luck to all for the up and coming knock out rounds.

The above third, fourth and fifth qualifiers were also winners of balls down the line.

Nearest the pins were won by G. Calder on the eighth and G. Challis on the 17th.

The raffle was won by the Reg syndicate.

The last ball of the day was taken out by J. Redmond and R. Goodwin.

Congratulations again to the top eight teams and it will be hotly contested.

Until next week keep them on the cut stuff.

Wonthaggi ladies WIND, wind, wind; that was the word on all the girls’ lips when they completed their Wednesday round of golf.

Nineteen players completed in a Stableford round and while the day was blustery the scores showed that some players can play in any

conditions.

Two hot rounds came in for both grades.

The winner of A Grade was Annie Tschiderer (17) 38 points and B Grade Jacqueline Loughran (25) 38 points; these scores were never going to be bested.

NTP on second was Anne Poulton.

Pro Pin on eighth was Marita Lock.

BDL went to Marita Lock 36, Delores Harvey 35, Jan Jeeves 35, Pam Hanley 34, Carole Sartori 34, and Pam Russell 34.

The nine hole competition with three players saw Helen Williams win with 16 points – remember this nine hole compeition is available for anyone to play The Foursomes knockout matches were also played and this saw Betty Bowmar and Heather Wintle defeat Jan Beaumont and Maree Anderson while Robyn Wilkinson and Chris Yann played very well to come out victors over Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick.

Good luck to the winners who play in the final in a couple of weeks.

Well done to the 11 girls who played at Centenary Park on Tuesday in the Challenge Cup, and then fronted back, there are so many events happening at this moment; well done for representing Wonthaggi girls A note about the tree removal, most of the big pines are down and each time you play its finding a new course to learn; never a dull day on the course.

TUESDAY, February 27: ALL players going into SatStableford. urday’s event would have Winner: F. Tyers (16) 36 had high hopes of qualifypoints.

NTP: sixth Kiwi and 13th ing for what is one of the most sought after board R. Smith.

DTL: R. Fulton (12) 35. events on the Woorayl Club Wednesday, February 28: calendar year; the McLeod 4BBB Par. Stableford.

Winner: Mary Ellis (31) 35 c/b.

NTP: sixth K. Morris and17th D. Williams.

DTL: C. Thompson 35 and B. Warren Thursday, March 1: Stableford.

Winner: N. Cooper (12) 41 points.

NTP: sixth T. Johnston

The qualifying day was sponsored by Kerry and Brenton McLeod.

The club thanks you both for your ongoing support.

Eight teams qualify with first playing eight, second playing seventh and so on.

The winners and the start of the qualifiers were Paul Challis and Col Gillespie

Will clocked an impressive 29.78sec one lap time trial – one of the best efforts seen at the track.

It was a great way for Will to finish the season and will give him a thought as to how far he could go if he was to dedicate himself to the sport for a period.

Caleb Murphy

39.75sec and Paris Reynolds 41.04sec were the only others to post a new personal best.

Others in the senior ranks were Steve Allen at 33.61sec, Jack Allen 36.18 sec, Felicity Waddell 39.25sec.

In the junior ranks Kate Geary was at 47.84sec, Renee Hardacre 49.40sec and Jake Johnston 69.00 sec.

In the Senior six lap scratch race, Steve Allen noted the red hot form of Will Lumby and made a surprise flying attack before the bell for the last lap and managed to open up a lead of 70m.

Although Will bridged much of the gap Steve managed to cross the line for the win ahead of Will whilst Jack Allen saw of

the other challengers for third.

The Junior three lap scratch race saw Jake Johnston, riding his mountain bike, get a 300m start on the others.

However, cousin Paris managed to chase down Jake and cruise past in the hone straight for the win from Jake and Kate Geary.

Next event for the evening were the one lap handicaps.

In the senior race Will Lumby used that fantastic speed to race from scratch and catch the remainder of the field in the home straight.

He flashed up the outside for a clear win.

In a job for the judges Felicity Waddell scored a narrow second place over

GIPPSPORT’S new executive officer Daniel Poynton is aiming to boost gender equality in local sport.

With a focus around the teenage years and new opportunities, Daniel is looking to increase gender equality in all sports.

“There has been a big increase in women’s soccer and football, but netball is still at its highest level of participation and we want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be involved,” he said.

Daniel has worked with GippSport since 2011.

He was recently the regional coordinator for the Sport and Recreation Victoria; an experience he described as “fascinating”.

He enjoys working at a community level with GippSport, and looking at ways different dynamic changes impact the changes on local sport.

Daniel currently lives in Inverloch. He is looking forward to raising his family in the coastal town, and has been closely involved with the local sports.

He was a foundation member of the Inverloch Windsurfing Club, and recently passed on the baton as president after a three year stint at the annual general meeting.

He was also the former president at the Leongatha Golf Club.

“They are both really different clubs, but they are both thriving. We are encouraging women to get involved with the Women on Windsurfers event. It is well suited to those who enjoy the outdoors and participating in a sport that’s less structured,” Daniel said.

Daniel said an interest in sport is dropping in young people from 12 to 17 years old.

“It is widely known there is a significant drop off at these ages. We will be looking to activate more people in South Gippsland by encouraging a range of differing sports like skating or ultimate Frisbee. Having a broader focus will help us to improve physical activity in South Gippsland.”

GippSport will also be supporting the local shires.

“Bass Coast is unique because it has a high number of tourists, which puts pressure on the infrastructure. We are interested in assisting council to support the holidaymakers,” Daniel said.

“We are also keen to support South Gippsland with things like the outdoor pools and the rail trail. The Leongatha Gymnastic Club is also looking to extend the hall at St Laurence’s Primary School. I think initially our focus will be on maximising these partnerships in the community.”

Great result: the B Grade winner was Jacqueline Loughran and the A Grade winner was Annie Tschiderer at the Wonthaggi Golf Club.

Cyclists in great form THE club enjoyed a great Friday evening for the last night of the track season – warm evening but with some gusty breezes.

The highlight of the evening was the scintillating form of Will Lumby after having a few weeks away racing some road events.

GippSport aims for greater sport engagement

Caleb Murphy in third.

In the Junior one lap handicap, it was another nail biter of a finish.

Jake Johnston (115m) raced really well, holding the mid markers at bay put Paris Reynolds (scr) raced to the line to score a 10cm win from Jake and Kate Geary(30) taking 3rd just ahead of Renee Hardacre (35) in fourth.

Whilst the sausages were cooking on the barbecue, riders were graded into some sprint heats.

In the first heat, Kate Geary was showing a very determined effort for the night took out the race ahead of Renee and Jake.

Next up it was a nervous Paris Reynolds and Caleb Murphy.

Paris moved to the from

down the back straight but Caleb showed some benefit from his training nights and made the move in the last 200m to challenge.

However, in another job for the judges it was Paris getting the nod over Caleb.

Jack Allen also showing an improved style from the training over the season was determined to hold out Felicity who was excited about some racing at the Brunswick track during the week.

However, Jack had control and scored the win.

In the final sprint heat it was Will against Steve and this time Will gave Steve no chance for a surprise attack and duly won the race.

With a good spread of

New role: GippSport’s new executive officer Daniel Poynton (right) pictured with outgoing executive officer Barry Switzer. riders, the new riders were matched up with the older riders in 2x4 riders teams for an Olympic sprint over 2 laps.

The teams started on opposite sides of the track.

In the back straight, Kate Geary did a great job and had her team well in front of Renee and her team after 200m.

The back straight team with Paris up against Caleb gave up some advantage before Jack was matched against Felicity.

At the final rider change, Steve Allen had a lead of around 30m over Will Lumby.

At the finish it was a job for the stop watches – the verdict a win for Kate, Paris, Jack and Steve.

With the sausages get-

ting the last few minutes of cooking, there was time for a sprint between Paris and Felicity.

In a very close call it was Felicity taking the win. Next up it was another race for Renee, Kate and Jake.

With Kate cruising to the line thinking she had the win, Renee dashed past to snatch a tire width win on the line.

Kate might reflect on the fact that each time she glanced behind she lost speed which allowed Renee the chance for the win.

The Saturday of the long weekend, March 10, the club will hold a Gippsland Combine at Poowong so all the road riders can get back in action.

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Division 1 winner: winner on the day was Phillip Island Blue against Inverloch Blue. From left, Guilio Marcolongo, Russell Taylor, Hans Olierook, Peter Forrest, manager Paul Brown, Kevin Wagner, Daryl Major, David Hanlon, Graeme Cornell, Graeme Key, Arthur Denny, Kevin Brown, Russell May, John Batty and John Newcombe.

Division 2 winner: Toora defeated Corinella to win the division two pennant final at Inverloch on Saturday.

Toora, front, from left, Dino Vignocchi, Ray Lecher, Joe Paynting, Mark Rigaldi, Dan Lawson, Laurie Robertson and John Richardson. Back, from left, Mal Calladine, Don Galloway, Roger Worden, David Legg, Terry Corcoran and Norm Curram.

Division 4 winner: Wonthaggi Blue defeated Wonthaggi Gold in the South Gippsland Bowls Division pennant grand final on Saturday. Pictured in the winning Wonthaggi Blue side is Kevin Division 5 winner: Corinella defeated Meeniyan for the pennant flag. From left, Mark HanraOlver, Colin Ormerod, Peter McGregor, Ken Webb, John Duscher, Kevin Oates, Len Cuman, han, Steve Edge, John Oates, Bob Curtain, Bill Williams, Graham McKergow, Barbara Oates, Phil Wright, Allan Hughes, Arch Connell, Ken Barnes, Allen Ward and Ivan Hastings.

John Moore, Roger Lee, Stan Noad, Peter Miller, Lex Milkins and Hans Bischofberger.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday pennant GRAND final: March 3 Division 1 at Korumburra: Phillip Island Blue 12-61 defeated Inverloch Blue 4-60.

Division 2 at Inverloch: Toora 14-71 defeated Corinella 2-62.

Division 3 at Inverloch: Leongatha 14-79 defeated San Remo 2-69.

Division 4 at Wonthaggi: Wonthaggi Blue 14-98 defeated Wonthaggi Gold 2-52.

Division 5 at Inverloch: Corinella 14-68 defeated Meeniyan 2-65.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Midweek Pennant RESULTS: semi final on February 27.

Division 1: Phillip Island 14/79 defeated Corinella 2/66; Leongatha 12/67 defeated Wonthaggi 4/66.

Phillip Island is through to the grand final. Leongatha plays Corinella in the preliminary final.

Wonthaggi is out of the

skies with a band of supporters urging them on, both Division 3 teams played in the Midweek Pennant semi finals held at Meeniyan on Tuesday, February 27.

Division 3 (1) met Korumburra.

Val and her team maintained the pressure on Korumburra gaining the lead on the 15th end, level on the 20th before finishing the match four shots down.

Lola’s bowlers kept in touch throughout the game and hit the lead by one shot.

Unfortunately, they couldn’t hold off Korumburra and lost by two shots.

Shirley’s team was under pressure from the start and never troubled their opponents.

Overall, Division 3 (1) lost by 36 shots.

Korumburra heads straight to the grand final while Inverloch has another chance against Phillip Island next Tuesday at Korumburra in the preliminary final.

Division 3 (2) played Phillip Island in a must blue win game.

competition.

Division 2: Korumburra 14/79 defeated Tarwin Lower 2/47; Toora 16/89 defeated Wonthaggi-/60.

Korumburra is through to the grand final. Toora plays Tarwin Lower in the preliminary final.

Wonthaggi is out of the competition.

Division 3: Korumburra 16/88 defeated Inverloch (1) -/52; Phillip Island 16/101 defeated Inverloch (2)-/59.

Korumburra is through to the grand final. Phillip Island plays Inverloch (1) in the preliminary final.

Inverloch (2) is out of the competition.

Division 4: Phillip Island (B) 13/50 defeated Phillip Island (W) 1/49; Foster 14/48 defeated Tarwin Lower-/45.

Phillip Island (B) is through to the grand final.

Foster plays Phillip Island (W) in the preliminary final.

Tarwin Lower is out of the competition.

All divisions will play their preliminary finals at the Korumburra Bowling Club today, Tuesday, March 6.

Inverloch UNDER

brilliant

Bev and her team had a close match all day and hit the lead on the 15th end and were still in the lead on the 24th end before Phillip Island scored two shots on the last end to win by two.

Marg Flett also kept her opposition close during the game with the scores being levelled several times.

The final tally saw Marg’s team three shots behind.

Veronica had a battle from the first end despite the best efforts of her team.

When the game was over, so was any hope of Division 3 progressing to the preliminary final with a 42 point loss.

Well done to Division 3 for making the final series.

Good bowling to Division 3 (1) in the preliminary against Phillip Island on Tuesday, March 6.

The following account of Saturday’s grand final match was prepared

by Inverloch’s new male correspondent Reg Varty who has volunteered to be the regular correspondent of the (mostly) men’s events replacing Harry

Dunn who has completed five years in that role.

Harry is seeking time to rest and play with his toys.

Thank you Harry for your weekly contribution to this column.

On Saturday, Inverloch travelled to Korumburra for the grand final in Division 1 against Phillip Island.

With the weather fine and warm and a gentle breeze from the southwest everything was in place for a close match and the crowd in attendance was not disappointed.

Inverloch won the mat and the three teams skipped by Ron Burge, Frank Seaton and Mick Bowman set about building a score that after eight ends read 10-4.

Philip Island though were not going to lay down and after 20 ends had taken the lead by one shot, 18-19 with the umpire having to be called to determine the shot holder.

After 31 ends, Inverloch had pulled ahead (3026) with the breeze now picking up, still from the southwest.

Phillip Island appeared

to like the breezier conditions and forged ahead to lead 45-50 after 53 ends.

Inverloch then took the ascendancy with some fine bowling to lead 54-53 after 63 ends and 60-54 after 70 ends.

With the crowd becoming ever more vocal in its support for the team and the wind becoming stronger and gustier, two rinks had completed their games and following another call for the umpire to determine who held shot, the scores were tied 60-60 after 74 ends and the final end hanging in the balance.

It wasn’t a tight head and with one bowl remaining, Phillip Island holding shot, it was up to Inverloch to draw and take the title by one shot.

Inverloch’s final bowl didn’t quite draw as required leaving Phillip Island the Division 1 premiers for 2018.

Congratulations to both teams for the spirit and camaraderie in which the match was played.

Social bowls is on Wednesday and Thursday starting at 12.30pm.

Names are to be in by 11.30am.

Attendance to these social days could be better.

Why not join in for a friendly game now that the competition is over.

Friday is member’s night with the jackpot on the increase.

Wonthaggi ON Wednesday, there was only one team that won two games and they were Fred Kellow and Allan Smith.

Thursday’s two knock out matches were played in the game of 21 up and also a small social game was played.

Saturday in Wonthaggi was a huge day with a rare event taking place with two teams from Wonthaggi competing for the flag in Division 4.

The Blue team won the day with teams playing on three rinks.

The winners were Colin Ormerod, Peter Miller, Hans Bischopberger, Peter McGregor, John Moore, Ken Webb, Roger Lee, Kevin Oates, Len Cuman, Lex Milkins John Duscher, Stan Noad and Kevin Olver.

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Wonthaggi Gold team played a wonderful challenge and is runner-up; its team consisted of Denis Stanes, Garry Clarkson, Alan Bolding, Anne Green, Ron Snooks, Scott Morrison, Bill Davidson, S. Farrelly, Wally Leijen, Barry Stagard, Rob Allan and Julian Wildenberg.

The day started off beautiful but the last 45 minutes was a real challenge as the wind blew up and got stronger as the time went on.

All the Division 4 winners were presented with a medal from the president and handed out by Julie Kellow, the board secretary.

The flag will stay in the club rooms.

Well done everyone involved.

Meeniyan ON Tuesday, February 27, corporate bowls winners were J.R.L with Bad Company runners up.

Wednesday, February 28, winners were Mrs. McBrown with F. J. and G runners up.

This week concluded the program with sectional play.

Thursday, February 29, was Monthly Triples sponsored by SEJ Real Estate.

There were four teams with three wins and a loss.

Winners were the ever consistent Roger Balment (Korumburra) with Trevor and Robyn Henn (Mirboo North).

Runners up were Leongatha’s Rod Jackson with Gwen and Ken Williams (Leongatha).

Best last game went to locals Greg Hogan, Doug Kuhne and Peter Williams.

Saturday was grand final day with our division five team playing Corinella at Inverloch.

The game began in ideal conditions with neither team getting too far ahead. Over the last few ends a strong westerly wind came up making conditions very tricky.

It was anyone’s game right to the end, but Corinella prevailed 68 shots to 65.

Well done to the team; John Cocking (s), Peter Hill, Lyn Bloch and Dawn Poletti.

Dudley Harrison(s) Keith Pocklington, Jim Murray and Irene Hill.

Les Godkin(s), George Fairweather, Russ Thorson and Chris Kelly.

Upshot 2.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, February 28

ON a very windy night 19 bowlers were at Buffalo this week.

We welcomed Jenny and John from Holland who are staying with the Heldens family and hoped they enjoyed their first night of indoor bowling.

Three games of eight ends were played.

In the first game Ian Hasty, Peter Tiziani and Joyce Occhipinti combined well and easily beat Paul Holmes, Illene Tiziani and Denyse Menzies 10-1.

On mat two Joe Occhipinti, Mary Tumino and Joy Dyson scored on six of the eight ends and beat Robert Matthies, Danah Suckling, Bill Wolswinkel and John 8-2.

The result was closer on the other mat with Charlie Tumino, Carolyn Benson and Gary Stirling just beating Toni Heldens, Stephen Suck-

ling and Jenny 8-6.

In the second game all games were much closer.

Robert’s team scored its first win narrowly beating Paul’s team 9-7.

Although Charlie’s team scored on the first four ends, Ian’s team came home strongly just losing to Charlie 10-9.

Joe’s team continued to bowl well beating Toni 12-8.

In game three Joe’s team had its third win after scoring on six of the eight ends beating Ian 14-4. Toni had her first win beating Paul 7-3.

After the kitty went off twice (once by each team) Charlie beat Robert 10-6.

The night’s winners were Joe, Mary and Joy (WWW) 16 ends, second Charlie, Carolyn and Gary (WWW) 13 ends; third Ian, Peter and Joyce (WLL) 12 ends +23; fourth Toni, Stephen and Jenny (LLW) 12 ends +21; fifth Robert, Danah, Bill and John (LWL) eight ends; sixth Paul, Illene and Denyse (LLL) nine ends.

Supper concluded an enjoyable night of bowling.

There will be a catch up with everyone on Monday night as it is Dumbalk’s opening night.

Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm on at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY saw bowlers playing at Lang Lang in almost perfect conditions.

The group was happy to see 20 bowlers who played in four teams of three and two teams of four.

The results on the day saw the team of Rick Spargo, and Sean Mcwilliams skipped

by Charlie Wright win with the runners up being Gillian Harper and Laurie Bell skipped by Geoff Ryan.

The best one game winners were Bet Cowan, Pauline McWilliams and Lois Hammond with skipper Peter McWilliams.

Next week the game is at Corinella where we hope to see you all to enjoy a great day of bowling.

Parlor bowls THE Open Doubles Tournament played on March 1 was a resounding success.

Fifteen players competed.

The winners were Lilet Wyatt and Denise Corless in a tight finish over Michael Mathews and Ashley Van Duffelen.

The competition opened up after the first round losses to the previous three years’ winners; Keith Marshall and Ross Lomagno went down in an extra end to Lyn and Geoff McCord 8-10.

Jenny Dowel and Tricia McCord defeated Arc and Michael Gammaldi 6-4 and, in the third game, Michael and Ashley defeated Joe and Joyce Occhipinti 8-4.

The upset results continued into the next round of games when Brian Enbom and Tom Brown defeated Joanna Lomagno and Andy Marshall 11-1, Colin Dowel and Vince Sgarioto defeated a new pairing of Lyn McIntyre and Michelle Towers whilst Sally Gammaldi and Connie Occhipinti were also defeated in an extra end play off by Charlie and Bev Tyers.

Ninety year old Joan Holden partnered with Lee Armstrong to a solid win over John Giles and Allan Odgers; only to be thrashed in the semi finals.

The night’s bowling showcased the skills of parlor bowls; providing, once again, the entertainment and excitement that parlor bowls is known for

Fish Creek ONCE again the monthly casserole was well attended and a great time was had by all.

The function was enhanced by Chris and Tim McLean celebrating 50 years of married bliss with all their friends and Linda Heywood surprising the happy couple with a beautifully decorated cake.

This will be the final week of the 2018 Barefoot Bowls.

Arrive at 5.30pm for a 6pm start on Tuesday and Wednesday.

All interested parties can still contact Andy Kerr (5683 2380) or a member of the Fish Creek Bowls Club to register should they wish to join in the last sessions.

The club will focus now the Di Buckland afternoon affiliated Fours event scheduled for Sunday, March 11, starting at 1pm.

The afternoon will include two games of 10 ends followed by a “build a burger” social.

Dress code for members is uniform.

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.

Things to diarise: early notice for the Lindsay and Anne Williams Day, which will be held on April 8.

This is a catered day, with lunch being served between games.

All interested parties to please contact Ferbie, (5683 2284) or Tim McLean (0419 540 901) as soon as possible as this is always a very popular event.

Leongatha

Students compete in bowls event STUDENTS went head to head in the Bluelight Bowls competition on Friday.

Held in Wonthaggi, the Bluelight Bowls program has been running since term four last year.

Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Year 9 students competed against the Year 10 students, and Grade 5 and 6 students from Wonthaggi Primary School competed against each other.

Bass Coast Specialist School also participated in the program last year.

Winning teams will have the opportunity to compete against other schools. It is an official Bowls Victoria Event.

The program is run through Wonthaggi Police and the Wonthaggi Bowls Club. Bass Coast Shire Council and AquaSure

provided a grant, which allowed the organisation to buy smaller bowls for young students.

As well as learning new skills, it is also an opportunity for the students to get to know their local police.

“The idea is to get the students participating in an unusual activity and getting to know us in an informal setting,” Leading Senior Constable Brendan Horrocks said.

“They learn that we are approachable, and they also get to know the members at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club.”

A variety of youth services – including the L2P program – are invited to come along as well. As a result, students also learn about the services that are available to them that they could use down the track.

Korumburra defeated Division 2 by 32 shots but Division 4 only lost to Foster by three shots.

Division 2 get a second chance this week at Korumburra against Toora.

The winning team will play Korumburra the following week in the grand final.

Wednesday Triples last week was won by the Wonthaggi team of Aldo Sartori, Barry Dixon and Frankie Cumino.

Runner up was the Tarwin Lower team of Paul Griffiths, Arthur Newsome and Fred Martin.

Arthur’s smile was a metre wide when he received his meat tray.

Thursday was Ladies’ Invitation Day and there were full rinks for the day; thank you to the 16 teams who rocked up.

From all accounts the games were played in great spirits, the lunch was delicious and fun was had by all.

Thank you to Heather Marshall and her crew of willing helpers for making the day such a success.

Honours for the day were taken out by the Foster team of Jenny Roffey, Bev Tyers, Gwen Facey and Rosa Raite.

The team of Janice Sing, Joy Runican, Marlene Rayson and Rosa James from Leongatha were runners up for the day.

Hopefully some of the club members will travel to Korumburra to support the team on Tuesday.

Unfortunately due to an accident while clearing tables after the Invitation Day, Wilma Coleman will not be playing this week.

The club’s thoughts are with Wilma for a speedy recovery.

Good bowling everyone.

Winners: Wonthaggi’s Aldo Sartori, Barry Dixon and Frankie Cumino won the Wednesday Triples.

Competitors: Wonthaggi Secondary College Year 9 students Tomi Brosnan and Mia Grills were prepped to face the Year 10 students in the Bluelight Bowls competition on Friday.

In form: Wonthaggi Secondary College Year 10 students Bella Tappy and Olivia Cole showcased their bowls style at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club on Friday.

Ladies’ day: Foster’s Jenny Roffey, Bev Tyers, Gwen Facey and Rosa Raite won the Ladies’ Invitation Day.

Team spirit: bowls teams from Wonthaggi Primary School and Wonthaggi Secondary College were excited to compete at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club on Friday. Also pictured is Wonthaggi Primary School principal Vin Hally and Wonthaggi Bowls Club’s Rob Allan and Rob Aiken.

TUESDAY, February 27 saw Division 1 ladies under pressure in a semi final against Wonthaggi, however they managed to 64 d Bowls & Beauty 36, B.J. name Jobless 178.

Next Tuesday night, the come out victors by one Earthmoving 58 d Browns Boys 42, Mt View No. 1 55 last night, will see the grand shot.

The ladies I understand were fighting for their lives and it came down to the last end requiring four shots to win the day. Leongatha was holding the three shots and a measure for the fourth which came its way.

Well done ladies and they now go to the preliminary final against Corinella to be played at Korumburra. Good luck ladies.

Tuesday evening saw round five of the business bowls in action, with the following results: Nesci Transport 75 d The Davos 25, Repco 70 d X Factor 30, Beers 67 d Jobless 33, Parks 64 d Spencers HBB 36, Leongatha Holden 64 d Browns Girls 36, Whackers

Tarwin Lower LAST Tuesday saw Divisions 2 and 4 play at Leongatha in the semi finals.

d Edneys 45, Dirt Diggers 55 d Mini Skips 45, Leongatha Lovelies 54 d Smiths 46, Mt View No. 2 51 d Murray Goulburn 49 and Posties 50 d Leongatha Team No. 2 50.

The final ladder shows Parks on top with 322 points followed by Beers on 309, Whackers 304, Mt View No. 2 295, Repco 283, Edneys 277, Leongatha Team 2 273, Dirt Diggers 269, B.J. Earthmoving 269, Mini Skips 261, Posties 261, Leongatha Lovelies 256, Mt View No. 1 253, Nesci Transport 248, X Factor 232, The Davos 231, Murray Goulburn 228, Smiths 228, Browns Girls 228, Browns Boys 227, Spencers HBB 197, Bowls & Beauty 187 and true to its

final playoff between Parks and Beers, the NABA encouragement award playoff between Bowls & Beauty and Jobless. Grudge matches will be Mt View No. 1 v Mt View No. 2, Browns Boys v Browns Girls, Repco v Edneys, Dirt Diggers v B.J. Earthmoving and Posties v Murray Goulburn.

If you want to have a good night out and watch some high quality in bowls, Tuesday evening at the Leongatha Bowls Club is your chance.

Wednesday, February 28 saw the monthly triples in action and the winners were J. Newcombe, P. Forrest and G. Cornell. Runners-up were F. Seaton, G. Marcolonga and J.

Winners: from left John Newcombe, Peter Forrest and Graeme Cornell won the Wednesday Triples.

They are pictured with sponsor Kodie Spokes from Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish.

Paterno.

The best last game went to H. Park, B. Thorne and J. Parry.

Sponsor for the day was Leongatha Fresh Meats and the club thanks it for its valued support.

Saturday, another great day for the club, with Division 3 teams winning the grand final against San Remo played at Inverloch, 79 shots to 69: G. Drury’s team won 28 to 20 shots, J. Pendergast won 31 to 18 shots and J. Turner’s team lost 20 to 31 shots.

One of the highlights of the grand final was to see Jeff’s team, that over several weeks was not having a good run in the winner’s circle, come home in the grand final with a great win.

To all Division 3 teams,

well done. Let’s hope Division 1 ladies can, as they say, bring home the bacon.

Reminders: Tuesday, March 20 will see the Berrys Triples men/ladies tournament in action with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch.

Saturday, March 24 will be the Royal Children’s Hospital Charity Bowls Day with a 1pm start.

Friday night, March 2 Kitty Club tea saw a record crowd in attendance with also some 25 folk from Korumburra Bowls Club enjoy a great night out. John O’Connor as MC assisted by Rod Jackson were in top form and as for the catering staff, another great spread. Well done to all.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

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OMK sets the standard OMK batted first against Wonthaggi, that dominated the first day, finishing on 9/353 after its 60 overs.

Peter Miller was the standout for OMK, with a well compiled 138 at the top of the order, whilst Mark Dobbie did his best to stem the flow of runs, finishing with 3/39 off his eight overs.

Town batted first against Inverloch.

At the end of the day Town was 7/223, Cameron Dowling doing the damage with the bat with 66. The wickets were shared amongst the Inverloch bowlers.

MDU bowled first against Phillip Island, that finished on 6/216 after its 60 overs. Richard Nixon anchored the innings, unbeaten on 64.

Tyrone Zukovskis charged in all day, taking 4/20 off his 14 overs for MDU. Korumburra bowled first against Nerrena, that was bowled out for 137 in the 52nd over.

Gavin Giliam scored a tough half century (52), but no one seemed to be able to stop Mathew Olden, who took 4/36 off his 11 overs.

This left Korumburra eight overs to bat.

They finished the day on 1/8, Jacob Wrigley (4) the wicket to fall.

In C2, Korumburra batted first against Poowong.

Korumburra scraped its way to 7/133 off its 60 overs. Glen Barrett led the way with 52, whilst Brian Knight took 3/25 off his 12 overs.

Kilcunda Bass forfeited against Phillip Island, that receive the points for the fixture.

Glen Alvie batted against Wonthaggi, and was bowled out in the 58th over for 189.

Darcy Hale hit the boundary regularly (54 including seven boundaries), whilst Luke Borne was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 4/15 off his nine overs.

Koonwarra bowled first against OMK, that was bowled out for 165 in the 56th over.

Murray Gow posted a half century (53), whilst Jordi Geary took 3/40 off his 15 overs for Koonwarra.

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Mirboo North First Grade make grand final showdown

Dalyston and Phillip Island Recreation Reserve will be revamped.

Bass Coast Shire Council accepted the tender for TS Constructions to upgrade THE talented First Grade side booked by Brett Pedlow, who made the only half cen- the change rooms at Dalyston Recrea place in the Central Gippsland Crick- tury of the game with 50 not out. Mirboo North ation Reserve at its ordinary council to a great win and face Morwell this et Association final against Morwell cruised meeting. weekend.

The construction started on Monday, Februafter an emphatic win over Moe in four Second Grade: The side went down to a innings. determined Thorpdale at Peter Siddle oval on ary 26 and is set to be completed by July 13.

Bowlers dominated with Will Cheatley taking nine wickets in a great display of medium fast bowling.

The Second and Third Grade sides did not progress to the final after finishing on top in two close games going down to Thorpdale and Boolarra.

First Grade: Moe batted first on a fine hot day on Saturday at Mirboo North, but was in trouble from the first overs of the game.

It was tumbled out for 103 with Will Cheatley taking a fine five for 24.

The wicket assisted seam bowling and his experience came through as he dismissed the top order bats of Moe including captain Philip.

He was ably supported by Rob Phoenix 32 for 26, Steve Rogers one for seven and Rohan Hughes who also bowled well to take one for six.

Mirboo North batted the remaining overs out on day one to be three for 74 overnight with Brett Pedlow 26 not out, holding the innings together and in a great position as day two unfolded the bats on day two could only manage to get to 147 with Brett Pedlow going on to 36 and Rob Phoenix 29 and Saad Qureshi 26 all contributed to the handy lead.

Jayden Matheson finished with six wickets as the wicket continued to offer assistance to the bowlers.

Moe did not fare much better in the second innings but declared at eight for 108 to try and grab an unlikely second innings win.

Will Cheatley four for 35 and Rohan Hughes three for 49 were the main destroyers. Rob Phoenix one for seven was also handy.

Any chance of a Moe win was blown away

Saturday.

Mirboo North’s batting was restricted by good bowling to 154 with Dave Woodhall opening the innings with 24.

Pete Grima 44 top scored and Brandon Bradshaw 32 were the only bats to make an impression.

Thorpdale came to bat and made 157 to sneak past and grab a spot in the final.

Pete Grima had a fine day with three for 28, Todd Alexander two for 27, Brandon Bradshaw three for 41, Shannon Kennedy one for 17 and Jarrod Speed one for 22 were the pick of the bowlers.

Thorpdale hit the winning runs in the last over or two.

Third Grade: This was again a great game and the boys fell short to secure a win against a better opposition on the day. Mirboo North made nine for 149 off 50 tight overs from Boolarra with Justin Cook 51 not out as he held the innings together.

Andy Evans 31 and Harley Towns 14 also contributed to a small total Boolarra went on the score four for 163 off 41 overs with Gilpin and King combining to get most of the run after Mirboo North bowlers in Cock three for 30 and Gilmore one for 24 bowled well to give the side a chance on victory early on the Boolarra innings.

Well done also for a great year of cricket for the thirds including the young players as they develop.

Island surfer blitzes state series

WOOLAMAI surf beach turned on th some pumping conditions for Round 2 of the Victorian Open Series where PhilA STRONG contingent of 52 Gippsland Cooper Quaife, Lily Robinson, Joshua Seignior, lip Island’s Joe Van Dijk, Smiths Beach swimmers, including 13 from South Joshua Wight and Eric Zubcic. shared the winning rewards with Zoe Gippsland Bass (SGB) Swim Club Clarke, Jan Juc. Competitors were greeted with great waves with travelled to the Melbourne Sports and the Woolamai banks lighting up all day delivering Aquatic Centre to participate in the major scoring potential for all surfers during the 2018 Country Interdistrict Competition course of the day. Earlier in the day many competiheld on Saturday, February 24. Chosen tors found themselves entrenched in some amazing to represent Gippsland, they competed barrels.

The Open Mens division was hotly contested all in 68 events against the rest of Country day with many heats going down to the wire. GetVictoria.

Swimmers claim 24 title

SGB head coach Dylan Muir was Gippsland district coach for the day, leading the team both in and out of the water to its 24th Interdistrict win in a row.

From SGB, Joshua Seignior, Nathan Foote, Sophie McKenzie and Lily Robinson all placed first in individual events.

Cooper Quaife and Seignior both gained second placings.

Numerous relay first and second places were attained by the SGB swimmers, partnered by other talented Gippsland swimmers.

The SGB swimmers who competed for Gippsland were Tomei Dal Pozzo, Locke DeGa- Well done: Sophie McKenzie won the 100m ris, Jack Edgar, Nathan Foote, Sophie McKenzie, breaststroke and Joshua Wight came second Thomas McKenzie, Dylan Muir, Taya Murdoch, in two relays.

ting the nod in the end was current WQS surfer Van Dijk, who in the final showed his local knowledge to score a 16.80 out of a possible 20 point heat total.

“The waves were really fun out there”. Van Dijk said.

“I’m stoked to get the win here at home, I was lucky to get a few good ones”.

Coming in a slender margin behind in 2nd was Tim Stevenson (Jan Juc 16.06) with Carl Wright (Phillip Island 15.50) in 3rd, Tristan Forras (Jan Juc) 4th with an 11.40 heat total out of a possible 20 points.

In the Open Womens Division, former Open Champion Zoe Clarke (Jan Juc) took a convincing win in the final finding a number of fun Woolamai walls.

“The waves were amazing out there”. Clarke said.

“I can’t wait to get back out there after the presentation, it’s pumping”.

Finishing in 2nd, charging throughout the whole day was Angela Ball (Jan Juc), with Sophie Fletcher (Phillip Island) and Bella Wilson (Jan Juc) finishing in 3rd and 4th respectively.

Full schedule and heat draws can be found at surfingvic.com

Results:

Team effort: swimmers from South Gippsland Bass Swim Club won the 2018 Country Interdistrict Competition on February 24; its 24th consecutive win.

Men

Women

1st: Joe Van Dijk 2nd: Tim Stevenson 3rd: Carl Wright 4th: Tristan Forras

1st: Zoe Clarke 2nd: Angela Ball 3rd: Sophie Fletcher 4th: Bella Wilson

“This is long overdue and a fantastic result.

I played a season with Dalyston a long time ago, and the rooms were appalling back then.

I’m excited to inform the club of this decision,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.

Cr Clare Le Serve said Dalyston is a strong, vibrant club that desperately needed this upgrade.

“Dalyston has been competitive for many years, and it will be interesting to see what it will be able to do with these works. The club has worked very hard for this, and it is long overdue,” she said.

For Phillip Island, council accepted the tender for Kubale Constructions to develop the pavilion at the Cowes Recreation Reserve.

Council authorised an additional $100,000 to be allocated towards the project. This extra funding came from savings in current projects, including the Agar Road improvements in Coronet Bay and the Cape Paterson stairway.

“The club desperately needs it and I am happy to move the recommendation,” Cr Stephen Fullarton said.

“Our population growth has been dramatic.

We have around 200 to 300 children going to Auskick and they have to split trainings. It’s astonishing to see the number of parents there on a training night.”

Cr Julian Brown said while he supported the development at the recreation reserve, he was disappointed with the process.

Councillor flags shared stadium idea WITH three recreation reserves receiving funding for major works, the idea of sharing a singular stadium was raised once again.

Bass Coast Shire councillor Les Larke instigated the discussion, suggesting clubs like Wonthaggi and Dalyston could share one facility, similar to the way clubs share the MCG in the AFL. Cr Larke said he supported the upgrades at individual recreation reserves, but felt council should be looking at the bigger picture and finding ways to capitalise on its spending.

Cr Larke’s reasoning was that each recreation reserve would continue to need maintenance works, and these works could be achieved faster and to a high standard if funding was only going in to one stadium.

Cr Bruce Kent did not support the idea.

“We all remember when Fitzroy disappeared; I wouldn’t want that to happen to Dalyston. If Dalyston and Wonthaggi were to combine onto one ground, it would become Wonthaggi,” he said.

Big win: Phillip Island’s Joe Van Dijk of Smiths Beach in action during Round 2 of the Victorian Open Series presented by HIF Australia at Woolamai Beach on Saturday, March 3.

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Workers clash with Town ASHLEY Hickey’s 71 run stint had Town looking competitive for the last round of the season.

However, a whopping seven wickets from Bryce Evans proved Wonthaggi Club is not taking the last match easy, and is still keen to reap the last of the points.

The opening partnership of Marcus Kreutzberger and Nicholas Cowling got the ball rolling for Town, making 31 and 30 runs respectively.

Hickey was the top scorer for the day, and young Ned Hanily contributed 21 runs.

For the Workers, wickets were also taken by Matt Sharp, Joel Brann and Nicholas Dobbie.

The Workers will be chasing 207 when they go in to bat this Saturday.

OMK held Koonwarra/LRSL to just 106 on Saturday.

Brendon Tomada was the Cougars’ top batsman, making 44 runs before he was caught by Luke Jones off the bowling of Nick Auddino.

Kevin Thorne contributed 27 runs.

OMK’s Jacob Lamers took 3/28, and two wickets each were claimed by Russell White and James Paterson.

OMK opened its innings with Noel Creed making 14 not out.

Koonwarra/LRSL bowler Jim Rushton managed to wipe out OMK’s top order, taking 4/12.

OMK will continue its innings this Saturday with a standing tally of 4/33.

MDU will be defending 8/168 against Phillip Island after its innings.

MDU had a fairly consistent innings, with Wayne Prosser, Craig Hoober and Mark Cantwell making 35, 32 and 36 runs respectively.

Clint Wilson helped to keep MDU’s tally within reach, claiming 4/27. Out on the field, Matthew Wright caused havoc by taking three catches.

Phillip Island will go in to bat this weekend.

Kilcunda Bass has its work cut out for it, set with the task of defending 76 against Nerrena.

Batsman Brett Joseph made 17 runs early in the innings before he was caught by Hayden Funnell off Paul Matheson.

Little else salvaged the innings until Daniel Bettles made 15 runs late in the piece.

Matheson took 3/31 and Jack Collins took 3/8.

Kilcunda Bass’ innings was over after 45.4 overs, giving Nerrena the opportunity to open its account.

Nerrena suffered a slow start, caused by Kilcunda Bass bowler Rohan Duff, but Ryan Clark managed to put up 23 not out by the end of the day.

Shaun Helms contributed 12 runs caught by Ashley Wells, bowled by Duff.

Duff took 4/22 and Wells also claimed a wicket.

Sitting on 5/63 after 29 overs, Nerrena will finish off the innings on

Saturday.

OMK v KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Koon L/RSL C. Moscript c. N. Creed b. J. Lamers ...................... 5 M. Wilson c. J. Paterson b. N. Besley .................... 18 J. Moore c. J. Greenwood b. R. White ....................... 6 B. Tomada c. L. Jones b. N. Auddino ................. 44 B. Manicaro c. N. Creed b. R. White ....................... 1 B. Hastings c. J. Greenwood b. J. Paterson .................... 0 J. Rushton b. J. Paterson ...... 0 K. Thorne c. N. Auddino b. J. Lamers .................... 27 N. Arnup r.o.......................... 1 D. Clark n.o. ......................... 0 I. Smith b. J. Lamers ............ 0 Extras .................................. 4 Total ................................. 106 Bowling: R. Dixon 0/15, J. Lamers 3/18, R. White 2/20, N. Besley 1/8, J. Paterson 2/10, J. Greenwood 0/8, N. Auddino 1/25.

1st innings OMK L. Jones b. J. Rushton .......... 4 E. Lamers c. M. Wilson b. J. Rushton..................... 0 R. White lbw. b. J. Rushton..................... 5 J. Paterson c. M. Wilson b. J. Rushton..................... 1 J. Lamers n.o. ....................... 4 N. Creed n.o. ...................... 14 Extras .................................. 5 Total .........................4/33 (cc) Bowling: J. Rushton 4/12, B. Hastings 0/4, J. Moore 0/5, B. Tomada 0/8, K. Thorne 0/0.

WON CLUB v TOWN 1st innings Town M. Kreutzberger c. I. Barnes b. N. Dobbie ................... 31 N. Cowling b. B. Evans ..... 30 T. Cashin c. L. McLean b. B. Evans ....................... 0 A. Hickey c. C. Harvey b. B. Evans ..................... 71 N. Hanily c. N. Dobbie b. B. Evans ..................... 21 J. Richardson c. J. Schulz b. B. Evans ..................... 16 N. Fixter c. D. Herbert b. B. Evans ....................... 4 D. Goss c. C. Harvey

b. M. Sharp....................... 9 L. Kleinert n.o. ..................... 7 A. Hanily c. D. Britt b. B. Evans ....................... 0 L. Hickey b. J. Brann ........... 6 Extras ................................ 13 Total ................................. 207 Bowling: D. Herbert 0/44, M. Sharp 1/28, J. Brann 1/30, L. McLean 0/38, B. Evans 7/52, N. Dobbie 1/11.

KILCUNDA BASS v NERRENA 1st innings Kilcunda Bass P. Mohascy lbw. b. J. Collins ...................... 8 B. Joseph c. H. Funnell b. P. Matheson ................ 17 C. Elliott lbw. b. J. Collins ... 5 R. Gardiner c. P. Matheson b. C. Baudinette................ 7 A. Wells b. J. Collins............ 3 D. Blackney c. H. Funnell b. C. Dougherty ................ 3 B. Pugh lbw. b. P. Matheson .................. 3 R. Duff c. H. Funnell b. C. Dougherty ................ 1 C. Elliott b. P. Matheson ...... 1 D. Bettles b. R. Clark ......... 15 K. Duff n.o. .......................... 0 Extras ................................ 13 Total ................................... 76 Bowling: C. Dougherty 2/25, P. Matheson 3/31, J. Collins 3/8, C. Baudinette 1/6, R. Clark 1/2.

1st innings Nerrena J. Kelly c. B. Pugh b. A. Wells ........................ 4 H. Funnell c&b. R. Duff ...... 8 P. Matheson lbw. b. R. Duff ......................... 5 A. Harrison lbw. b. R. Duff ......................... 8 R. Clark n.o. ....................... 23 S. Helms c. A. Wells b. R. Duff ....................... 12 C. Baudinette n.o.................. 0 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................ 5/63 Bowling: A. Wells 1/19, R. Duff 4/22, D. Blackney 0/16, D. Bettles 0/3.

MDU v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. J. Black b. M. Wright ..................... 2 P. Allen lbw. b. C. Andrews................. 14 W. Prosser b. C. Wilson ..... 35

Not out: batsman Noel Creed made 14 runs after OMK opened its account against Koonwarra/LRSL on Saturday.

C. Hoober c. M. Wright b. R. Cleeland................. 32 C. Cary b. C. Wilson ............ 0 D. Thomas c. M. Wright

b. C. Wilson........................ 18 J. Riley b. C. Wilson ............ 0 M. Cantwell n.o.................. 36 W. Cocksedge c. M. Wright

b. Z. Brown .................... 12 P. Vine n.o. ......................... 13 Extras .................................. 6 Total .......................8/168 (cc)

Bowling: R. Cleeland 1/19, M. Wright 1/16, C. Andrews 1/11, Z. Brown 1/88, C. Wilson 4/27, M. Parsons 0/5.

Determined: Koonwarra/LRSL bowler Brock Hastings put up a tough contest against OMK on Saturday.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

• LDCA U16s

Korumburra dominates

Thrilling contests in semi finals

KORUMBURRA is looking to claim an outright win after day one of its match against the Imperials.

The Imperials won the toss and went in to bat first.

Dallas McLennan managed to put 19 runs on the board, and Chiranjib Mondal contributed 12 runs.

Korumburra bowlers Shayne Harland and Scott Checkley each claimed two wickets, and the Imperials were all out for 63 after 29.3 overs.

Korumburra opened its innings and blew the Imperials out of the water.

Harland posted a tidy 104 run stint to seal the deal. Barry Kerr contributed 50 runs.

For the Imps, wickets were taken by Peter McCaughan, Andrew Meyer and Kyle Materia.

Korumburra finished the day with 3/237.

The match will continue on Saturday.

Inverloch will also be striving for an outright win.

The Wonthaggi Miners went in to bat first. Whilst Rohan Todd and Adam Hall started well – putting 27 and 18 runs on the board respectively – little else saved the innings.

Inverloch bowler Clay-

ton Fisher was on fire, taking 5/16. Dean Cashin took 3/7.

The Miners were dismissed all out for 76.

Fisher continued his run with 25 runs after Inverloch opened its account.

Tim Thornby made 50 not out to leave the score at 1/84.

Daniel McGuirk claimed a wicket for the Miners.

Foster will be defending 139 against top of the ladder Glen Alvie on Saturday.

Shaun Roffey was Foster’s star batsman, making 54 runs before he was bowled by Daniel Gilbert.

Jake Chaseling later contributed an additional 15 runs to the tally.

Gilbert took 4/38 and Joseph Hales took 3/19.

Glen Alvie opened its account with Peter Roberts making 28 not out and Sam Watson making 14 not out.

The score sits at 0/48.

Glen Alvie will continue its run on the weekend.

Poowong Loch had the bye this round.

GLEN ALVIE v FOSTER 1st innings Foster R. Dower b. J. Hales ............ 3 B. Cripps c. J. Hull b. J. Thomas ..................... 2 S. Roffey b. D. Gilbert ....... 54 J. Prain b. J. Hales ................ 8 J. Chaseling c. J. Hull b. D. Gilbert ................... 15 S. Lanyon c. S. Lowe b. D. Gilbert ..................... 6

P. Jervies c. S. Lowe b. D. Gilbert ..................... 8 A. Starret c. J. Tiziani b. L. McRae...................... 4 T. McWilliams c. D. Gilbert b. J. Hales ......................... 4 W. Davy r.o. ......................... 4 K. Davy n.o. ......................... 1 Extras ................................ 30 Total ................................. 139 Bowling: D. Gilbert 4/38, J. Thomas 1/40, J. Hales 3/19, B. McRae 0/31, L. McRae 1/3.

1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts n.o. .................... 28 S. Watson n.o...................... 14 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................ 0/48 Bowling: P. Jervies 0/10, J. Chaseling 0/8, B. Cripps 0/16, A. Starret 0/8, K. Davy 0/4, J. Prain 0/0, S. Lanyon 0/0, S. Roffey 0/2.

KORUMBURRA v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials A. Meyer c. N. Leppin b. T. Crocker..................... 6 D. McLennan b. D. Bailey .................... 19 T. McGrath b. S. Checkley... 1 K. Materia c. J. Celebrine b. S. Harland .................... 7 C. Mondal c. b. J. Whiteside ................ 12 T. Katz c&b. S. Checkley..... 1 J. Ballagh c. D. Scott b. S. Harland .................... 6 P. McCaughan n.o. ............... 0 Extras ................................ 11 Total ................................... 63 Bowling: T. Crocker 1/13, D. Bailey 1/18, D. Scott 0/4, A. Brinksma 0/5, S. Harland 2/17, S. Checkley 2/0, J. Whiteside 1/3.

1st innings Korumburra S. Harland ret. n.o. ........... 104 B. Kerr stp. D. McLennan

b. A. Meyer .................... 50 J. Celebrine c. b. K. Materia .................... 7 D. Scott n.o. ....................... 33 T. Crocker stp. D. McLennan b. P. McCaughan ............ 10 J. Whiteside n.o. ................... 8 Extras ................................ 25 Total .............................. 3/237 Bowling: T. McGrath 0/25, T. Katz 0/52, J. Ballagh 0/30, P. McCaughan 1/50, A. Meyer 1/26, K. Materia 1/36.

WON MINERS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Won Miners R. Todd c. J. Strickland b. J. Bowring .................. 27 A. Hall b. C. Fisher ............ 18 F. Andrighetto c. J. Bowring b. D. Cashin...................... 4 D. Beesey b. D. Cashin ........ 0 S. Farrington b. C. Fisher ..... 0 W. Chapman c. J. Butcher b. D. Cashin...................... 8 J. Aitken b. C. Fisher............ 5 G. Peters c. J. Butcher b. J. Strickland.................. 4 D. McGuirk c. A. Box b. C. Fisher ....................... 3 P. Loos c. J. Butcher b. C. Fisher ....................... 0 M. Greenway n.o.................. 2 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................... 76 Bowling: J. Bowring 1/27, S. Hayes 0/17, J. Strickland 1/7, C. Fisher 5/16, D. Cashin 3/7.

1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher b. D. McGuirk .... 25 T. Thornby n.o. ................... 50 J. Williams n.o...................... 0 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................ 1/84 Bowling: R. Todd 0/10, M. Greenway 0/29, G. Peters 0/11, W. Chapman 0/11, A. Hall 0/7, D. Beesey 0/7, D. McGuirk 1/5.

THE Leongatha an District Cricket Association U16s semi finals were played at Inverloch Turf and Leongatha Turf on Sunday.

Conditions were excellent at both grounds and some very good cricket was played by all teams.

The association supplied four panel umpires to officiate at the games.

The two semi finals were between Club (Workmens) and Korumburra at Inverloch Turf, and OMK and Glen Alvie at Leongatha Turf.

Workers finished top of the ladder played the young Korumburra side that made the finals with a victory in the last round.

Korumburra won the toss and batted, but unfortunately lost Evan Allaway for zero with the score on two bowled by Emmett Dempsey.

Jacob Whiteside and Tom Crocker then added 51 before Jacob was run out by a Joel Brann.

Tom Crocker was caught by Joel Brann off Tommy Brosnan for 21.

Korumburra was suddenly three for 54. Jake Wrigley 31 not out, lost Jonathon Bishop for four caught by Josh Shultz off Joel Brann before Jaxon Checkley joined him to add 46 with Jaxon out for 14 on the last ball of the 50th over caught by Heath Dobbie off Emmet Dempsey.

Korumburra finished with five for 106 off 50 overs against a very solid Club attack.

Workers set about Korumburra’s score but lost Josh Schultz, caught behind by Jake Wrigley off Evan Allaway without scoring.

Joel Brann joined Josh Williams and they added 103 to get Club home with the score on 108.

Joel Brann remained 58 not out sev-

en fours and one six being very severe on any loose bowling.

Both teams are to be congratulated on their performances and the spirit the game was played before a very good crowd.

Umpires Alan Jordan and Justin Curry awarded Joel Brann the man of the match award for his 58 not out.

He also had a catch, a run out and one wicket a great contribution to his side’s victory.

Club with a very solid performance will meet OMK at Leongatha Turf next Sunday in its second final in a row. Thanks to Inverloch Cricket Club for preparing an excellent Turf pitch and providing its facilities to the two teams.

The second game was played at Leongatha Turf between second placed OMK and third placed Glen Alvie with both teams having a very good supporter base.

OMK won the toss and batted against a very solid Glen Alvie attack.

Joel Cuman fell early with Kearny Hull catching him for two with the score on seven.

Brock Furness joined Ethan Lamers and their partnership of 69 was probably the difference between the teams; both boys worked hard and picked the ball to score off and ran well between the wickets Brock was bowled for a very good 17.

Marty Nicholas made a quick 13 before he was bowled.

Luke Walker joined Ethan at three for 100 but at 110 Ethan was out LBW for an excellent 60 his only dismissal of the season, a great feat.

OMK was looking for at least 150.

Luke was bowled for a solid 14 OMK then lost Mitch Sawyers caught for four, to make the score six for 135 but Mitchell Rowe 15 not out was joined by Charlie Koscals caught for 2 and Jaxon Hayes one not out to reach seven for 156

off 50 over’s a very competitive score.

Best bowlers for Glen Alvie were Jai Hull 10 overs two for seven, Rohan Slade 10 overs three for 13 and Ben McRae two for 38 off 10 overs.

After the break Glen Alvie batted but with Mitchell Rowe taking two wickets and Joel Cuman one early in Glen Alvie innings Jacob Strickland 3, Ben McRae 9 and Jai Hull 0 all caught behind by Ethan Lamers to have Glen Alvie three for 17.

Rohan Slade another prolific run scorer this season having been only dismissed twice before this game was left to try and get Glen Alvie.

Partnerships of nine with Tyson Twite zero, Beau Hull 36 out for three, Jack Butcher 36 out for four but at 105 Rohan was run out by Ethan Lamers for a very good 65.

From here it was always going to be hard for Glen Alvie and they lost Jarrod Standish for three and Kearny Hull without scoring, Sunday Brisbane nine not out and Gabby Hynes five not out added 13, both girls look to have a very bright future in the game.

Glen Alvie fell 34 runs short at 9 for 122 off their 50 overs.

Wicket takers were Mitchell Rowe and Joel Cuman with two.

OMK fielded two U12 players Zavier Lamers and Tarkyn Walker with Jaxon Hayes an U13.

Glen Alvie had three girls in their team.

Umpires Ken Scrimshaw and Graham Wightman selected Ethan Lamers from OMK as man of the match Thanks to Murray Wightman and Kevin Thorne for an excellent wicket and all the supporters from both teams.

The finals next week between Club and OMK will be a great game played at Leongatha Turf starting at 10am with Ken Scrimshaw and Alan Jordan the umpires.

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Huitema leads the pack A WHOPPING 161 run stint from Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club batsman Sam Huitema put the side in a prime position to take the last lot of points from Town in the last match of the home and away season.

The Workers won the toss and elected to bat first. Huitema and Mitchell Thomas paired off for a 151 run stand.

Thomas made 65 runs before he was caught by Madura Madusanka, bowled by Sam Clark.

Huitema top scored before he was bowled

by Jack Hume.

Ryan Thomas continued the Workers’ run home with a further 84 runs. Ryan Birkett rounded off the innings with 22 not out.

Hume took 3/71 and Madusanka took 3/97.

Yashas Alwis claimed 2/61.

The Workers finished the innings all out for 374.

Town will go in to bat this Saturday.

OMK’s Adam Miller was also in strong form on the weekend, making 121 not out.

Up against Glen Alvie, Alex Rose and Jason Wilson also made strong performances on the day, making 66 and 42 runs respectively.

Rose was out LBW Jamie Glen and Wilson

was bowled by Daniel Hales.

Glen was Glen Alvie’s top bowler for the day, taking 2/90. Wickets were also taken by Hales, Jordan Smith and Daniel Diwell.

Glen Alvie will be chasing OMK’s tally of 6/303 this weekend.

Consistent play by Phillip Island will see Korumburra fighting to keep up this Saturday.

Lachlan Cleeland top scored for the day with 35 runs and Jack Keating made 31 runs.

Eli Richards, Jona Watts, Simon Kirton and Tony Hornsby contributed more than 20 runs each.

K o r u m b u r r a ’s Shane Dole took out 3/69. Evan Allaway and

Ilan Osman claimed two wickets each.

Phillip Island finished the innings all out for 197.

Brett Debono’s 91 run stint had Inverloch sitting comfortably against Kilcunda Bass on Saturday.

Debono was caught

by Mamoon Khan, bowled by Matthew Gill. Will Rankin later contributed 48 runs before he was caught by James Mahood, bowled

by Ryley Duff.

Duff picked off much of Inverloch’s middle order, taking 3/21. Gill and Cameron Davidson claimed two wickets each.

Inverloch finished its innings 7/198.

Kilcunda Bass had

the opportunity to open its account before the end of the day.

Ashley Larcombe made 20 not out. Andrew Donohue, Davidson and Mahood made nine, three and one runs, contributing to a tally of 3/42.

Inverloch’s Tom McQualter took out 2/10, and Elijah Cousins took 1/1.

Kilcunda Bass will continue its innings this weekend.

GLEN ALVIE v OMK 1st innings Inverloch 249 1st innings OMK A. Miller n.o..................... 121 T. Wyatt c. D. Diwell b. J. Smith ........................ 8 C. Honeyman c. A. Hamilton b. D. Diwell .................... 34 A. Rose lbw. b. J. Glen....... 66 D. Mock c. D. Williams b. J. Glen .......................... 4 J. Wilson b. D. Hales .......... 42

D. Lloyd r.o. ......................... 4 Extras ................................ 24 Total .......................6/303 (cc) Bowling: D. Hales 1/42, J. Smith 1/106, J. Glen 2/90, D. Diwell 1/15, D. Williams 0/26.

TOWN v WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club M. Thomas c. M. Madusanka b. S. Clark ...................... 65 S. Huitema b. J. Hume ..... 161 A. Geyer c. J. Schelling b. Y. Alwis ........................ 6 R. Thomas c&b. M. Madusanka....... 84 D. Turton lbw. b. J. Hume .... 0 J. Sheerin c&b. M. Madusanka......... 8 J. Wallace c. J. Hume b. Y. Alwis ........................ 7 M. McCall c. J. Hume b. M. Madusanka.............. 4 R. Birkett n.o. ..................... 22 M. Davey r.o. ....................... 0 Z. Macdermid b. J. Hume .... 1 Extras ................................ 16 Total ................................. 374 Bowling: Y. Alwis 2/61, J. Hume 3/71, S. Browne 0/36, M. Davies 0/35, M. Madusanka 3/97, D. Hume 0/10, S. Clark 1/50.

INVERLOCH v KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Inverloch T. McQualter b. C. Davidson.................. 6 B. Debono c. M. Khan b. M. Gill ........................ 91 W. Stewart c. R. Duff b. M. Gill .......................... 7 W. Rankin c. J. Mahood b. R. Duff ....................... 48 A. Mujtaba c. A. Larcombe b. R. Duff ......................... 7 K. Rotthier c. A. Larcombe b. R. Duff ......................... 5 E. Cousins c. M. Gill b. C. Davidson.................. 4 W. Taberner n.o. ................... 6 Extras ................................ 24 Total .....................7/198 (dec) Bowling: M. Gill 2/55, C. Davidson 2/11, A. McBride 0/16, A. Donohue 0/29, J. Mahood 0/34, C. Peckett 0/14, R. Duff 3/21.

1st innings Kilcunda Bass A. Larcombe n.o. ............... 20 J. Markland c. W. Taberner b. T. McQualter ................ 0 A. Donohue lbw. b. T. McQualter ................ 9 C. DAvidson c. B. Debono b. E. Cousins .................... 3 J. Mahood n.o....................... 1

Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................ 3/42 Bowling: L. Rankin 0/13, T. McQualter 2/10, K. Rotthier 0/8, W. Rankin 0/2, E. Cousins 1/1.

PHILLIP ISLAND v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland c. b. E. Allaway .................. 35 M. Kinghorn c. b. E. Allaway .................... 2 E. Richards c&b. I. Osman ................ 22 J. Watts c. E. Allaway b. D. Wyhoon ................. 25 S. Kirton c. H. McNeill b. I. Osman ..................... 20 T. Hornsby lbw. b. S. Dole........................ 29 J. Keating r.o. ..................... 31 G. Odgers c. E. Allaway b. S. Dole.......................... 2 C. Keerthisinghe r.o. ............ 3 M. Dennerley c. T. Richards b. S. Dole........................ 14 B. Christopher n.o. ............... 6 Extras .................................. 8 Total ................................. 197 Bowling: T. Richards 0/37, E. Allaway 2/20, S. Dole 3/69, H. McNeill 0/18, I. Osman 2/18, D. Wyhoon 1/30.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Imperials storming home THE Imperials are looking to storm their way to A Grade’s first outright win of the 2017/18 season against Foster.

Coming head to head in the last round of the season, Foster won the toss and chose to bat first.

A slow innings saw Murray Lynch and Josh Toner sharing the top score honours with 12 runs each. A further 10 runs was contributed by captain Graeme Watkins.

Imperials bowler Tim Sauvarin wreaked havoc for the Foster side, taking 5/14. Zac Price claimed 3/26 and Mark Laffery took 2/8.

After 29 overs, Foster was all out for 73.

Lafferty continued his form into the Imperials’ innings, accumulating 85 not out.

Gary Sauvarin con-

tributed 34 runs.

Foster bowlers Nathan Clarke and Harvey Griggs claimed three wickets each.

Imperials finished off the day with 7/231.

The match will continue this Saturday.

Nerrena is chasing 273 after coming up against the Wonthaggi Miners on Saturday.

Captain Josh Andrighetto led the charge to the impressive tally by accumulating 96 runs.

Daniel Loos contributed 59 runs.

Andrighetto was bowled by Josh Trease and Loos was caught

by David Trotman off Tim Wightman.

Josh Trease and Zack Trease fought to slow the Miners’ run, claiming 3/81 and 3/28. Wightman took 2/51.

Nerrena will have its turn to bat this weekend.

Koonwarra/LRSL will have its eyes on the

four points when it goes in to bat this weekend.

Poowong Loch won the toss and went in to bat first, resulting in a final tally of 150.

Dane Fawcett top scored for Poowong Loch with 44 runs.

Captain Wilson Pollock contributed 24 runs.

Fawcett was caught

by Tom Elliott, off Ben Davison. Pollock was bowled by Josh Hastings.

Ben Perry was Koonwarra/LRSL’s top bowler, taking 4/30.

Hastings and Davison took two wickets each.

MDU had the bye this round.

Details KOONWARRA L/RSL v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Poowong Loch J. Bardwell c. C. McPhee b. B. Perry ........................ 1 A. Bardwell c. S. Hughes b. T. Elliott ..................... 18 W. Pollock b. J. Hastings ... 24 C. Knox c. S. Hughes b. J. Hastings .................... 0 D. Fawcett c. T. Elliott b. B. Davison.................. 44 K. Miller lbw. b. B. Perry..... 3

M. Allen b. B. Davison ........ 5 S. Jenking n.o. .................... 10 T. Allen b. J. Kennedy .......... 0 B. Monson c. S. Hughes b. B. Perry ...................... 31 M. Loader b. B. Perry .......... 2 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 150 Bowling: T. Elliott 1/22, B. Perry 4/30, J. Kennedy 1/28, C. McPhee 0/15, J. Hastings 2/13, C. Buckland 0/16, B. Davison 2/17.

FOSTER v IMPERIALS 1st innings Foster M. Jones c. G. Sauvarin b. Z. Price ......................... 6 M. Lynch c. K. Gray b. T. Sauvarin ................. 12 J. Toner c. T. Sauvarin b. Z. Price ....................... 12 G. Watkins c. L. Rogers b. Z. Price ....................... 10 J. Pilkington lbw. b. T. Sauvarin ................... 6 D. O’Keefe b. M. Lafferty ... 1 N. Clarke b. T. Sauvarin ....... 5 H. Griggs c. J. Ginnane b. M. Lafferty ................... 4 J. Sparkes b. T. Sauvarin ...... 4 F. Griggs n.o. ........................ 2 G. Tanner c. Z. Price b. T. Sauvarin ................... 2 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................... 73 Bowling: J. Ginnane 0/21, Z. Price 3/26, T. Sauvarin 5/14, M. Lafferty 2/8.

1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin lbw. b. H. Griggs .................... 34 D. Ginnane b. F. Griggs ....... 4 L. Rogers c. G. Watkins

On fire: Koonwarra/LRSL bowler Ben Perry took four Poowong Loch wickets at the cost of only 30 runs.

Concentration: Wilson Pollock put 24 runs on the board for Poowong Loch. b. N. Clarke .................... 23 R. McLennan c. G. Tanner b. N. Clarke .................... 13 M. McGrath b. N. Clarke ..... 2 J. Ginnane b. H. Griggs...... 21 M. Lafferty n.o. .................. 85 T. Sauvarin b. H. Griggs .... 14 K. Gray n.o......................... 17 Extras ................................ 18 Total .............................. 7/231

Bowling: F. Griggs 1/34, D. O’Keefe 0/26, N. Clarke 3/31, H. Griggs 3/72, G. Tanner 0/25, J. Toner 0/28, J. Pilkington 0/10.

NERRENA v WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners C. Thomas r.o. .................... 46

B. Andrighetto b. A. Trotto .. 0 D. Loos c. D. Trotman b. T. Wightman ............... 59 J. Andrighetto b. J. Trease .. 96 J. O’Reilly c. b. Z. Trease .. 19 G. Kent lbw. b. Z. Trease ..... 0 J. Loos c. C. Salmon b. Z. Trease....................... 0 A. Honeysett b. J. Trease ... 12 J. Piasente stp. C. Salmon

b. T. Wightman ............... 21 J. Rumbold b. J. Trease ........ 6 C. Honeysett n.o................... 1 Extras ................................ 13 Total ................................. 273 Bowling: J. Trease 3/81, A. Trotto 1/57, J. Hoy 0/37, T. Wightman 2/51, Z. Trease 3/28, N. Trotto 0/12.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis L E O N G AT H A North finished the season with a win against Koonwarra on Saturday, March 2.

Well done to Luke Marshman playing games in both Section 1 and 2.

Leongatha won three sets against top team Inverloch. Frank Dekker was happy to be in two of the winning sets.

It was disappointing no score was received from the Phillip Island versus Korumburra match played at the Phillip Island.

In Section 2, the close section this season, Koonwarra and Hallston were in a close contest for fourth spot.

Hallston’s win over Outtrim sealed the spot.

Koonwarra had to play the top team Berrys Creek, so had a harder job to take enough sets.Hallston won 6/3, Koonwarra losing 6/3.

Baromi won against Leongatha Green. Jed Moore and Simone Dekker won a tiebreaker against Sean Fraser and Tamsin McCormick, a good win.

No score was received from the Korumburra versus Leongatha Gold game.

In Section 3 Nadal travelled to Clear Creek Road against Mardan with Nadal the winner. Well done, all young players in these teams this week.

Federer won all sets against Baromi to end a good season overall.

There is no play next week.

The finals are at Le-

ongatha: Section 1 - Inverloch v Leongatha North, Phillip Island v Korumburra.

Section 2 - Berrys Creek v Hallston, Baromi v Outtrim.

Section 3 Nadal v Baromi, Federer v Mardan.

Outtrim is the host club and has arranged grand final night to be held at the Outtrim hall.

All clubs will have a poster with details.

Please reply with numbers from your club to Belinda Whiteside 0427 313 210 by March 17.

Results Section 1: Leongatha North 7.62 d Koonwarra 2.43, Inverloch 6.67 d Leongatha 3.37, Phillip Island v Korumburra, no score.

Section 2: Hallston 6.63

d Outtrim 3.51, Berrys Creek 6.61 d Koonwarra 3.45, Baromi 7.66 d Leongatha Green 2.42, Korumburra 8.71 d Leongatha Gold 1.47.

Section 3: Federer 7.52 d Baromi 0.18, Nadal 5.46 d Mardan 2.29.

Ladders Section 1 Inverloch .................... 135.0 Phillip Island...............110.5 Korumburra ................ 99.0 Leongatha North ......... 95.0 Koonwarra..................... 83.0 Leongatha...................... 66.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek.............. 142.0 Baromi ........................ 121.5 Outtrim .......................113.0 Hallston ...................... 105.0 Koonwarra..................... 98.5 Korumburra ................... 73.5 Leongatha Green ........... 61.5 Leongatha Gold............. 60.0 Section 3 Nadal ............................ 95.0 Federer ......................... 87.0 Mardan......................... 47.0 Baromi .......................... 40.5

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Huge support: many clubs turned out to be part of Keeping Kids on Track. Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club was the winner of the $500 prize.

Keeping Kids on Track a terrific success The organisers of Keeping Kids on Track also RUNNERS, joggers and walkers turned ger next year, targeting more schools and clubs.”

Local boxer Charles Joma was presented with have a new event in the pipeline, which will likely out to the 2018 Keeping Kids on Track the Sportsperson of the Year award on the day. be held on Phillip Island in September. fun run in Kilcunda on Sunday morning.

More than 200 people registered for the event online, with 200 more putting in registrations on the day.

This year saw massive support from local clubs, with most participants donning their team’s colours for the event.

Clubs that entered 10 or more participants went into the competition to win $500 to support the youth in their club. Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club won the prize, with a sea of blue and gold descending on the Kilcunda foreshore.

Organiser Deb Rielly was particularly impressed with the family participations, with adults and children taking part.

“It was a great event, we were very happy with the outcome,” Deb said.

“It was great to see the community interaction and the huge club involvement. It went really well Massive effort: Warragul’s Pete Cutler held and we had a lot feedback about the terrific atmoup his medallion after crossing the half mara- sphere. I would like to thank the clubs and com- Team spirit: Kilcunda Bass netballers Elizabeth Krog, Lucy Monahan, Emily Milnes, Keemunity groups that volunteered on the day, as well thon finish line at Keeping Kids on Track. as our major sponsors. We are looking to go big- ly Scott and Elisha Lindsay took part in the Keeping Kids on Track event on Sunday.

Students take on water safety skills It is a day-long program that has been on WONTHAGGI Primary School students have the skills to stay safe by the school’s calendar for several years. It has proven to be successful, with children develthe water. oping their confidence and being willing to

Across the school, students have been given the opportunity to head out to the beach and learn water safety skills.

The Grade 5 and 6 students had their water safety day on Friday at the Inverloch Surf Beach. The Grade 3 and 4 students experienced program on Monday at the Cape Paterson Bay Beach.

Grades Prep to 2 will go to Andersons Inlet in Inverloch for their program today (Tuesday, March 6).

Living on the coast, the program is important to ensure children aren’t scared when they go out to the beach.

During the sessions, the students rotate through different activities in groups.

These activities include swimming, surfing and games on the shore like Frisbee.

participate in the activities in the water.

The program is also important because it ensures the students are ready for the activities they will participate in at camp; particularly during the camp to Wilsons Promontory.

“The children love learning how to ride the waves and have fun at the beach,” teacher Cassie Pearce said.

The program ties in with what the children have been learning during their regular swimming lessons in the school’s outdoor pool.

Surf’s up: Macy and Sienna loved catching waves during Wonthaggi Primary School’s water safety program at Inverloch Surf Beach on Friday.

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Safe to swim: Wonthaggi Primary School’s Grade 6 students Max and Aiden took to the water during the water safety program at the Fun and games: Grade 5 students Winter and Annabelle played Frisbee on the shore during Wonthaggi Primary School’s water safety program at the Inverloch Surf Beach on Friday.

Inverloch Surf Beach on Friday.

All existing & new players & parents welcome A BBQ will follow training

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Flag for ’Gatha Grand final matches for Division 2, 3 and 5 LEONGATHA is celebrating a pennant were played at Inverloch Bowls Club. flag win in Division Three but top honToora, Leongatha and Corinella won the flag ours go to Phillip Island Blue. in their respective divisions.

The Phillip Island team sat second to Inverloch Blue on the ladder at the end of the home and away season, but managed to break away with a win in the premiership match.

Played at Korumburra Bowls Club, the final score was Phillip Island Blue 12-61 defeated Inverloch Blue 4-60.

The Wonthaggi Bowls Club was in high spirits for the Division 4 grand final. Playing out a friendly rivalry, Wonthaggi Blue and Wonthaggi Gold went head to head.

Wonthaggi Blue was victorious at the end of the day.

See more bowls action on pages 46 and 47.

All set: Wonthaggi Primary School students Jayden, Michael and Joe were ready to take part in the Bluelight Bowls program on Friday.

Left, Amazing victory: many will consider Leongatha’s Division Three pennant win a minor miracle and while the team needed some luck to even make the finals, the players maintain it all came down to determination and belief. Leongtha had to rely on another side losing for it to scrape in to the top four, and then beat each of the three more fancied teams above it to claim the club’s first Pennant in nine years, in any division, and first in Division Three since 1995/96.

Pictured front from left, Mike Carnell, Allan Rayson, Graeme Drury, Vito Serafino, Ken Lester, Neville Stone and Hoopy Deenen and back from left, Jeff Pendergast, John Turner, Les Wilson, John White, Garry Van Sinderen and Ollie Crouch.

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