The Great Southern Star - March 7, 2017

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Skaters soar in Leongatha Page 5

Show shines: motoring enthusiasts filled Leongatha’s velodrome on Sunday for the annual Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine and Swap Meet hosted by the Rotary Club of Leongatha. Exquisite cars and motorcycles graced the velodrome, testimony to their owners’ pride and adored by the crowd of some 1800 people. Rotary’s event organiser John O’Connor (left) was delighted with the success of the event, as was host Pinky. Read more on page 6.

DISASTER UNRAVELS

By Helen Bowering and Jessica Anstice

National Broadband Network (NBN).

STRESS levels have hit extreme highs in many South Gippsland households and businesses, as people wonder if they will ever be connected to what is being described as the “disastrous�

The Star’s Facebook page has been flooded with local residents furious about not having any internet after the NBN was supposedly connected to their premises.

Many do not even have a landline, after that was also disconnected.

Leongatha can look on the bright

side as the town has not yet had the NBN rollout, but glossy brochures arriving in the post in the last few weeks herald its looming arrival.

After all the negative NBN publicity running viral across the media, Leongatha residents are now fearful about the NBN. The Star asked Facebook users for their opinions on NBN and they

Frustration builds as NBN slowly Focus on women • Women in unfolds Business in South • Racing glamour Gippsland comes to Stony Cup Pages 15-18

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cited lack of internet, slow speeds, dropouts and NBN staff missing appointments.

Michael Austin: “Absolute rubbish in Korumburra. Used to work good until October last year. Since then it’s slow. Dropouts and trying to watch a movie on demand from Foxtel is worse than a scratchy DVD.�

Continued on page 5.

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Asbestos stings Removal costs to hurt Coal Creek friends VOLUNTEERS are facing the prospect of picking up a bill of several thousand dollars to remove asbestos from Korumburra’s historical park, Coal Creek.

A building maintained by the volunteer group Friends of Coal Creek has been found to contain asbestos.

The friends group is playing it safe and seeking to remove the carcinogenic material, rather than seal it.

The group is hoping South Gippsland Shire Council may help with funding, but is also seeking a grant from the Federal Government.

The friends have just spent nearly $30,000 on restoring another building and the group’s funds are now depleted.

Friends group president Syd Whyte said, “I believe if the building has an impediment like that we should not be hung up with that as the shire owns the structure.”

The building affected by the asbestos is the former Lands Department office, and requires a total of $25,000 worth of work, including removing asbestos, re-stumping, re-roofing, re-painting, and replacing verandah and weatherboards.

“Basically we are looking at restoring the building close to original condition,” friends member Alex Roncari said.

The asbestos is in the back room of the building and while the friends can leave it there so long as

it is correctly sealed, with no fibres floating, they wish to remove it for safety’s sake.

“That will still cost a few thousand dollars,” Mr Roncari said.

“We are looking for funds and any generous members of the community are welcome to donate.”

Mr Roncari did believe dealing with asbestos was part of the “original scope” of the project “It’s just that when you get involved with it, you see all the extra works that have to be done,” he said.

“Asbestos in the Lands Department building was an unforeseen item. Because it is a specialised area, we will have to get a specialist contractor to come in and do the work.”

Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword said he did not wish to comment until he understood what works were proposed.

The Lands Department office was the third building the friends adopted responsibility for. They have already restored the cordial factory and have nearly completed restoring the Auction Rooms.

The Auction Rooms project entailed re-stumping, changing weatherboards and painting by the friends, while Leongatha building firm Considine and Johnston repaired the roof.

The $30,000 project was funded by the friends through donations from group members and the public, and donations from paint company Dulux.

As group members age, the friends are also seeking government funding to employ apprentices to help restore buildings at Coal Creek while also learning construction skills.

Council to review Coal Creek’s future THE new South Gippsland Shire Council is expected to consider the future for Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.

The previous council was due to consider a report about the park’s future last year but was unable to due to the election caretaker period.

Councillors – of past and present councils have not considered a formal report about Coal Creek since August 2015 when the then council voted to undertake changes that proposed to save $250,000 over three years.

Those savings included leasing the Pig and Whistle Hotel (saving $40,000 a year), improving the education program (saving $10,000 a year) and reducing administration costs (saving up to $15,000 a year).

Income was mooted to be increased via visitors hiring tour guide tablets (up to $10,000 a year) and increasing revenue from the General Store (no estimate given by council).

The August 2015 report opposed re-introducing an entrance fee as “this would be contrary to local community expectation and require a number of changes to signage and advertising campaigns.

Changes to the park operations will provide greater encouragement for gold coin donation.”

Last year, The Star asked council’s director of development services Bryan Sword for an update about the success of those initiatives.

At the time, he said information would be revealed at the August 2016 council meeting, when council was due to receive the updated report, but that never eventuated due to the election.

Fresh produce: Sara Heusky from Leongatha purchased all of her weekly produce from Grow Lightly employee Julie Riley at the Koonwarra Farmers Market on Saturday.

The weather could not have been better and helped draw a great crowd.

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Dancer steps out of comfort zone

By Jessica Anstice FORMER Lisa Pellin Dance student Jasmine Susic has taken up the offer of a position at the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington.

“It was a big decision for me, being the first major change in my lifestyle since relocating to the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School,” the former Inverloch resident said.

Miss Susic studied there during high school after moving from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha, at the end of 2012.

An Inverloch girl at heart, Miss Susic said the opportunity seemed overwhelming.

“I chose this course to excel my dance skills and allow me to have a successful career in dance and performing globally,” she said.

Miss Susic hopes to join a dance company after completing her course in two or three

Dancing queen: Jasmine Susic, formerly of Inverloch, has crossed the Tasman Sea to pursue her career in dance at the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington.

years, or possibly working on a cruise ship.

“It’s going to be hard work mentally and physically, especially living independently,” she said.

Miss Susic believed the wealth of experience and knowledge she would gain would make the experience worth the effort.

The students’ official welcoming ceremony, called a Powhiri, featured the well known Haka, a traditional Maori performance.

Miss Susic’s formal training began the minute she stepped off the plane and entered a new country with an entirely new lifestyle to discover.

Not only will she be influenced by world class teachers, but she will be influenced by all of the interesting people she meets along the way, including fellow Aussies, and people from South America, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.

Dairy on show in the Middle East SOUTH Gippsland dairy processors were among those involved in a Victorian trade push to the Middle East.

Burra Foods of Korumburra and Toora’s ViPlus Dairy took part in the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade show, Gulfood 2017 in Dubai.

Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford arrived last week with a delegation of the state’s best and most innovative food and beverage producers for the event, which attracts key buyers from across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.

Gulfood 2017 provides the perfect global platform for promoting Victoria’s world class food and beverages.

Premium Victorian ice cream, dried fruit, quality beef, grass-fed lamb and handmade specialist cheeses will all be on display to the lucrative market.

Victoria has been a prominent Gulfood participant since 1999 and will this year hosts its first standalone dairy stand showcasing products from eight companies – ranging from bulk commodity exporters through to boutique processors targeting the high-end food service industry.

The event ran from February 26 to March 2, and was expected to attract 95,000 visitors from all over the world.

Sightseeing: Jasmine Susic, formerly of Inverloch, at the bay in Wellington, New Zealand while living there to pursue her dance career.

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Diesel decision dumped Locals still outraged by desal order

By Tayla Kershaw ALTHOUGH AquaSure has confirmed diesel generators will not be used to operate the Victorian Desalination Plant at this stage, residents are concerned about what might go wrong next.

Fearing a damaged power cable would not be fixed in time to make the June 30 water order deadline, diesel generators were transported to the Wonthaggi site as an alternative power source.

However, AquaSure CEO Matt Brassington confirmed

permanent power was restored last Friday.

“The temporary contingency power supply will not need to be used. Preparations to deliver the 50GL water order will now commence,” he said.

This is a small relief for residents, who still feel using the desalination plant may have dangerous consequences.

“I believe they won’t need the generators at this stage but anything can happen. How long will it last?” desal opposition group Watershed Victoria president Mark Robertson said.

“It’s still coming at a cost to us and we don’t need the water. Water levels are higher

than they were last year so all it’s done is upset the community greatly.”

Bass MLA Brian Paynter agreed the water order was unnecessary.

“This water order is one of the most ridiculous wastes of money I have ever seen,” he said.

“The minister is simply being stubborn and refused to consider all the information that points to the water not being needed. It’s another clear example of this government making reckless decisions and treating Victorians with disdain.”

Mr Robertson was concerned about the damage the desal plant would inflict on the fragile environment and

On fire: a tractor was destroyed by fire at Inverloch on Monday, February 26.

Tractor destroyed A TRACTOR blew up in flames last Monday, February 26 just out of Inverloch.

The Kongwak CFA turned out to support the Inverloch CFA at the tractor fire. The tractor was engulfed by the time the first tanker arrived on the scene.

Thankfully the fire was contained to the tractor as it was on a crop paddock at the time and good work by the crews ensured it did not cause further damage.

The CFA said the incident was a timely reminder to farmers to carry a fire extinguisher on all farm machinery.

believed the $27 million being spent on the water order could be better spent elsewhere.

“We want the money spent on the (Wonthaggi) secondary college or the Wonthaggi hospital,” he said.

If the diesel generators were to be used in the future, Mr Robertson said his concerns would be for local children – particularly those who attend Powlett River Primary School in Dalyston – as well as asthmatics and cardiac patients.

“Operating the plant normally is going to be just as bad. We don’t know how far the noise and pollution will spread. This community has been treated disrespectfully,” he said.

Mr Paynter said he has had huge support from community members wanting to cancel the water order.

“Whilst the local community sits waiting for a new education precinct, this government places a $27 million water order while our storage levels are above last year’s.

This is an incredible waste of Victorians’ money,” he said.

“Locals are disgusted by this government’s continued waste of money.”

Mr Robertson and Watershed have been protesting the desalination plant for years and will continue to do so.

“We’ve have been ignored and we are worn out, but we have to keep standing up for what’s right,” he said.

AquaSure confirmed water production will now begin and continue until the end of June, and will keep the community updated.

Mates: Ben Patterson, Eli Clark and Jack Hemming showed of their skills on Saturday at the Leongatha skate park. Front page photo, Big jump: Eli Clark impressed with a mix of tricks at the skate park competition in Leongatha on Saturday.

Skaters soar THE Victorian League grass-roots skate event was held at the Leongatha skate park on Saturday.

The skate bowl was packed with people riding BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters.

The Skate Park Leagues are commu-

nity based events focusing on embracing skate park culture and bringing the community together.

The new park at Leongatha impressed visitors, with even top competitors having to spend time figuring out nooks and crannies.

Major talent: Bow Crook competed in the Leongatha skate competition on Saturday and was successful with his performance.

NBN disaster unravels

Continued from page 1.

Josh Brown: “We had the NBN shut down for 20 days this month. After making multiple calls, and booking multiple appointments which were either not put in the system, made for times that we weren’t available for, or just cancelled without warning because the technicians didn’t have enough time to make the call, it was finally fixed just last Thursday.

“Just to do basic tasks on our phones cost my family up to $100 in extra data charges that were only going to be compensated after we had the problem fixed. Absolutely disgraceful service.”

Connie Lia from Mirboo North: “Since switching to the NBN our internet is ridiculous and slow. We have dropouts and it’s almost impossible to work. Spoke to Telstra and they informed us the speed was acceptable.

Running a business, it’s hard to do any work and especially at night times, it’s almost at a standstill to log into

any sites.”

Janelle Croatto: “No internet or home phone for a week now since our switch over date. Was told it would only be interrupted for an hour or so.

“It sucks when you work from home and have to go out to find internet. Wish I had never said yes to change over. It was all perfect before.”

Yvetter Renden from Meeniyan: “I had the NBN hooked up a month and haven’t had internet for about three weeks.”

Lisa Ashton: “I have had no NBN for two and a half weeks in Jumbunna. I have made numerous phone calls to my internet provider. I have had to access my friend’s internet for free wifi to do my study and assignments for my online study.”

Jessica Audrey commented: “Had the technician out to install ours in Korumburra and were told that ‘Sorry, there are trees’ so no NBN for us.”

Adriana Mahne from Mt Eccles: “The only way we

could get NBN is if we build a shed on a certain area on our property but that would be too big an investment.

It’s very annoying.”

Australia is currently ranked 44th in the world in terms of broadband speeds and is sliding rapidly. Even New Zealand is racing ahead of Australia, and there are claims the NBN is already outdated technology and a “total waste of money”.

“Demand a credit from your provider! I got two months worth of bills credited because of constant drop outs. Mind you I have had the issue for a lot longer than two months but I told them it’s ridiculous that I pay full price for a service that they don’t provide,” Facebook user Cathryn Nicholson said.

From what The Star is hearing from people in the industry not wanting to be named, the NBN rollout is already outdated technology.

Many people are disgusted by the “shoddy” works program in place that could make the pink batt saga look

like child’s play.

Aussie Broadband managing director Phil Britt said NBN Co has not been meeting deadlines.

“NBN has basically connected customers very quickly in some areas but hasn’t planned for the overwhelming capacity that isn’t available,” he said.

The service gets congested in peak times between 7pm and 8pm when many households access the internet.

NBN Victorian spokesperson Michael Moore said people should expect issues.

“The vast majority of the 390,000 Victorian homes and businesses that have already purchased a fast broadband service via the NBN network will have experienced a smooth transition,” he said.

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

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Leongatha show shines

By Jessica Anstice A BIGGER range of motorcycles was a show piece of the bigger and better Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine and Swap Meet on Sunday.

Above, Family treasure: back seat, Scarlett and Summer with parents Chris and Melinda Mathews from Phillip Island showed up to the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine in style on Sunday.

Left, Classic: Stephan Halliday from Poowong with his 1954 FJ Holden panel van on display at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine.

Below, Bright and shiny: Terry and Wendy Lund from Leongatha brought their old fashioned Ford to the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday.

An estimated crowd of 1800 turned out for the event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Leongatha at the Leongatha velodrome.

Committee members were pleased to see so many cars and motorbikes, with a total of 226 entries in the show and shine, including 45 motorcycles.

“The expansion of the motorcycle category added to the atmosphere of the event,” Rotary Club of Leongatha committee member John O’Connor said.

Event host Pinky said, “There were so many really beautiful motorbikes.”

There was something for everyone in stalls around the ground, including car parts, fishing gear, plants, jewellery, candles, handcrafts and general bric-a-brac items.

“Having Harley Davidson from Traralgon was a major plus for us. Its tent was very popular and always draws a crowd,” Mr O’Connor said.

Wally Backman won the crayfish raffle and Bob Birrell won the Evans Petroleum $50 fuel voucher.

Market goods: Kyah and Saxon Rodda from Mardan found hidden treasures at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine swap meet market on Sunday.

Frozen treats: Phoenix and Tilly Krausz from Leongatha enjoyed all that was offer at the Father son time: Matt and Sam Johnson from Leongatha showed off their special car at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday. swap meet market in Leongatha on Sunday.

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Choosing local

New co-op makes shopping easier THERE’S a lot to like about locally produced food and goods.

That’s the word being spread by the newly formed Prom Coast Food Co-operative that is making it easier for South Gippslanders and visitors to buy locally grown and made food and cleaning products.

A group of local farmers, backyard producers, business owners and conscientious consumers have united to form the co-op as a convenient way for consumers to buy organic and local goods.

Once a month, producers will gather at Blue True Honey Farm at Dumbalk to deliver pre-ordered goods to consumers, and meet the producers and learn more about the stories behind their products.

The initial group of 11 producers are Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill, Colin and Sally’s Organic Lamb and Beef, Blue Tree Honey Farm, Fish Creek Community Gardens, Buckley Park Community Farm, Kilmorack Farm Eggs, Terramirra Park Venison, PS It’s Organic beef, Mirboo Farm, Oak and Swan Sourdough, Mirboo Pastured Poultry, Pangrazzi Cheese, Golden Creek Olives, and Larkrise Eco-Clean cleaning products.

The grand opening will be on Sunday, April 23 between 3pm and 4.30pm, with the co-op to continue to meet on the third Sunday of each month. Only preordered goods will be available, with no additional goods sold on the day.

The initiative is the brainchild of Bronwyn Davis of Fish Creek, Sally Ruljancich of Colin and Sally’s Organic Lamb, Dollar, and Amelia Bright of Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill, Fish Creek.

“We’re for consumers who are conscientious about what they are putting in their bodies and their families’ bodies,” Ms Davis said.

“We want this to grow so that eventually it’s something all South Gippsland producers can get on board with.”

The co-op was formed to make it convenient for consumers to buy, while saving producers the time involved with attending farmers’ markets.

“Through the co-op, hopefully we will be able to work with some retail outlets that can provide regular opportunities for customers,” Ms Davis said.

“We love to educate people about seasonal and local products, but we are also fighting that consumer mentality of convenience. The co-op is a retrospective way of trading produce because this is the way produce was traded in the past.”

The co-op attracted 110 subscribers within a week and already has hundreds of likes on its Facebook page. Ms Ruljancich has experience running similar food hubs in Melbourne, on the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong.

“It’s a bit hard to buy from producers when they’re scattered all over the place,” she said.

Rob Fisher of Blue Tree Honey Farm said, “Producers are proud of their products and people love the story of the product. People can come and taste some real honey from their local beekeeper.”

To order goods, head to the website, https://promcoastfoodcoop.wixsite.com/subscribe and place your order. Then head to Blue Tree Honey Farm on April 23 and collect your products from each producer, and enjoy a chat with them while you are there.

Co-op members will be charged $1 a week to cover administration and order processing costs.

“It’s about consumers being more aware of what producers go through to bring their food to them,” Ms Davis said.

Fire engulfs caravan DETECTIVES are calling on the public for information after a suspicious fire destroyed a caravan at Wonthaggi on Saturday morning.

The unoccupied van at the Miners Rest Caravan Park was gutted by the blaze about 5.30am.

Wonthaggi and Inverloch fire brigades extin-

guished the fire after six residents of nearby vans were evacuated.

Detective Senior Constable Paul Burns of Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit said police were still investigating the cause.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Local focus: from left, members of the newly formed Prom Coast Food Co-operative Bronwyn Davis, Sally Ruljancich, Sharon Fisher and Rob Fisher are inviting shoppers to enjoy locally produced food and goods by joining the co-op. They are at the Fishers’ Blue Tree Honey Farm at Dumbalk, where producers will deliver pre-ordered goods on Sunday, April 23.

Game not over for Wonthaggi stadium

By Tayla Kershaw AN online petition calling for Bass Coast Shire Council to rescind its decision to reject state funding for a highball facility has been launched.

Council rejected State Government funding for a highball facility at its last ordinary meeting on February 15, claiming it was not able to put up the additional $2 million required to fund the project without fully reviewing its finances.

The petition pushes for council to request a time extension from the State Government so it could fully consider the funding opportunity.

Wonthaggi Amateur Basketball Association president Cath Garnham said the petition was launched to alert council about why the stadium is so important to the community, and has already attracted more than 350 supporters.

“We want council to reconsider its decision and we hope there is a chance for a revote,” Ms Garnham said.

“There might be a door still open, but we need

to keep talking about why it is a good decision. We launched the petition to keep this issue front and centre.

We need to keep applying pressure because in the long run it will benefit everyone.”

Ms Garnham said some people have called for a rally, but the association believed there was no reason to rally while there was still hope.

“We need to have a reason to rally and we feel there might still be a light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve had a lot of contact from people who want us to do well and we’ve received support from basketball associations in Korumburra, Leongatha, Phillip Island and Poowong.

We are getting it out there and we still have confidence,” she said.

Ms Garnham said the association had emailed council seeking further discussions, but is yet to hear back.

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Grants open doors for students SEVEN students received a total of $16,000 from the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation recently.

The foundation presented awards from its Educational Support Fund during a ceremony at the Baromi Centre in Mirboo North.

The awards celebrate the achievements of the students as they study new courses: • Riona Beyer from Allambee is starting her BA in Science (Biomedical) at Monash University; • Carina Beyer from Allambee is starting her MA in Writing and Publishing at RMIT; • Skye Billing from Boolarra is starting a Certificate III in Business at Open Colleges Australia; • Jemma Lade from Yinnar is starting a BA in Social Science (Psychology) at RMIT; • Beau Linforth from Mirboo North is starting a BA Business (Marketing) at Latrobe University; and • Dean Linn from Thorpdale is starting a BA in Commerce and Science at Monash University.

It is often challenging for rural students to move into tertiary education given the financial and emotional implications of taking up a university place, whether close to or at a distance from home.

The Educational Support Fund was launched in 2013 as a sub-fund within the community foundation to help students to continue their educa-

Grants help in: recipients of grants from the Educational Support Fund of Mirboo North and District Community Foundation were, from left, Sam McCarthy, Skye Billing, Riona Beyer, Carina Beyer, Dean Linn and Beau Linforth. tion, with financial and community support behind them.

During the evening, Heather Butler, member of the Mirboo North Secondary College Council and referee for one of the successful recipients, spoke

about how the recipients have had the courage to choose a field of study, the tenacity to apply to the Educational Support Fund and the humbling experience of asking a referee to support that.

All of this, she felt, would have helped them

develop some social skills and self esteem.

She noted there were more challenges to come as they move away from home, but these go with pride in themselves for being a successful recipient and in the knowledge they have some financial support to make the process easier.

Ms Butler concluded by saying there was pleasure and pride in the wider community at being able to assist these students continue their education.

“They might be moving away, but they will be wonderful ambassadors for our town and who knows what benefits they and their education might bring back to our district in years to come,” she said.

The community foundation not only stewards the investment of the proceeds of the sale of Mirboo North’s Aged Care Facility, and distributes the earnings from it, but also holds bequests and donations from individuals and groups for distribution to the community for the purposes specified by the donor.

The principal contributor to the Educational Support Fund is the Mirboo North and District Community Bank. The foundation appreciates this generous on-going contribution.

Anyone else willing to make a donation to the Educational Support Fund can do so by contacting Ruth Rogan on 0418 301 092 or by email at ruth. rogan@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au

Rec reserve transformation

By Jessica Anstice A MAJOR refurbishment at Leongatha Recreation Reserve is underway and half completed.

South Gippsland Shire Council has funded the project to the tune of $800,000 and the Leongatha Agricultural Recreation Reserve Committee of Management has put in $150,000.

The project involves resealing of the internal roadways, new drainage right throughout the reserve, and kerb and channelling, and has been

proposed for 30 years.

Works are expected to be completed this financial year.

“Our aim is to have the works done around the main oval prior to football season kicking off,” South Gippsland Shire council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis said.

Frank Dekker, secretary of the Leongatha Agricultural Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, said he is pleased with the progress.

“South Gippsland Shire Council has been fantastic with consultation, in particular with us, with regards to the project,” he said.

Working progress: Alan Cox, Frank Dekker, Colin Williams, Gary Coombes and Robert Hutton have been working hard on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve renovations.

Burglary suspect nabbed A MELBOURNE man was last week charged in relation to a burglary of the Meeniyan Post Office.

The Doreen man, 32, was arrested and charged after a joint operation by detectives from Bass Coast and Melbourne criminal investigation units.

His arrest was a result of information received after police appealed to the public, and an example of how important quality CCTV images can be to preventing and solving crime.

The accused was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on May 11, charged with burglary, theft and deceptions.

Cash and credit cards were stolen from the post office during a forced entry about 3.10am on February 23.

Later the same day, the stolen credit cards were allegedly used at a service station on the South Gippsland Highway near McDonalds Track, Lang Lang.

Cars targeted in Leongatha POLICE are frustrated drivers continue to leave cars unlocked as easy targets for thieves.

Loose change was taken from an unlocked Nissan four wheel drive in a front yard in Greenwood Parade between 5pm Friday and 10am Saturday.

Cash and sporting equipment were stolen from an unlocked car on the naturestrip in Parr Street between 7pm, February 20 and 7am, February 28.

Two jerry cans full of fuel were stolen from the tray of a Mitsubishi ute in Laura Grove between 11am, February 27 and 9am, February 28.

House robbed CASH and a laptop computer were stolen from a house in Leongatha on Friday.

The burglary of the Brumley Street home occurred between 11.45am and 2pm.

Cup long weekend last year.

The total loss from both robberies was valued at $16,000.

Damage was also caused to the doors where the offenders broke in.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or local police.

Money found WONTHAGGI Police are looking for the owner of a large sum of money found in a dryer in a Wonthaggi Laundromat last week.

Contact Wonthaggi Police Station to claim it on 5671 4100.

Hoon chase POLICE would like to hear from anyone who may have observed a gold coloured Holden performing burnouts in the Old Ferry terminal car park at Port Welshpool.

The incident occurred about 7pm Thursday.

Anyone with information should contact Toora Police Station on 5686 2485.

Calves stolen POLICE are seeking information about the theft of three young bull calves from a rural property in Wentworth Road, North Wonthaggi.

The incident occurred overnight between February 27 and 28.

Scooters taken TWO scooters were stolen from the front of Big W in Wonthaggi while the owners were inside on Saturday.

The theft occurred between 1pm and 1.30pm.

One scooter was branded MGP with silver bars and a red deck. The other was branded ENVY and had black bars and grips, and a silver deck.

Thieves hit surf club

Backpack found

WONTHAGGI Surf Life Saving Club was burgled between Thursday and Friday.

Robbers broke into the clubhouse in Cape Paterson and stole handheld radios, jerry cans containing fuel, two oxygen tanks and a first aid bag.

This is the second time the club has been targeted, with similar equipment stolen during the Melbourne

LEONGATHA Police are looking for the owner of a backpack handed into the station.

The pack contains male and female clothing, and may have fallen off the back of a motorbike involved with the Superbike event at Phillip Island recently.

The items are available from Leongatha Police Station upon description.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - PAGE 9

Future travellers: Mirboo North Secondary College Year 9 students Amy Shervell and Elissa Barry hope to apply for the Premiers Spirit of Anzac trip next year. They are with history teacher Rose Hill. who will be going on the trip this April.

Local teacher invited to attend Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize trip

By Jessica Anstice MIRBOO North Secondary College teacher Rose Hill was selected for as one of the teachers to attend the Premier’s Spirit Anzac Prize trip to Darwin and Singapore.

Ms Hill is the history coordinator at Mirboo North and has always been interested in the topic.

“The experience of taking students to another country is a part of why I applied,” she said.

Ms Hill has previously travelled with students to visit Mirboo North and Korumburra secondary colleges’ sister school in China.

“I’m really looking forward to this exciting experience and I can’t wait for this year’s Year 9 students at Mirboo North Secondary College to apply for next year’s trip,” Ms Hill said.

A group of Victorian students have booked their spot on study tours in Australia and abroad to reflect upon the spirit of those Australians who gave their lives during war.

The State Government announced 42 students had been selected to take part in the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize for 2017.

“We’re giving students the chance to embark on a trip of a life time. They’ll return home with stories to tell their family and friends about the legacy of our veterans,” Acting Minister for Veterans Philip Dalidakis said.

The overseas tour group will follow in the footsteps of World War Two veterans as they visit places of national significance in Darwin and Singapore to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin and the fall of Singapore.

A total of 22 students will head overseas in the first week of April, joined by three teachers, including Ms Hill, two veterans, a tour historian and tour leader, and Geelong MP Christine Couzens.

They will visit historical sites including the bombing of Darwin exhibition, the Adelaide River war cemetery, the Kranji war memorial and Fort Siloso.

Roads plea Canberra to hear push for dollars THE Federal Government is being urged to fund better roads in South Gippsland.

More funding for local roads and upgrading the South Gippsland Highway are among the federal budget priorities for the regional advocacy group, The Committee for Gippsland.

In a budget submission to treasurer Scott Morrison, the committee’s CEO Mary Aldred called for “a more consistent and performance-based standard of maintenance to reliably improve access”.

“There would be preventative and rapid response maintenance of roadside vegetation to avoid road closures and damage to vehicles and loads from overhanging branches,” she said.

“Increased funding across this area would also improve minor access blackspots and intersections.”

Priority areas on South Gippsland roads include Boolarra-Mirboo North Road, Budgeree Road, Grand Ridge Road, Grantville-Glen Alvie Road; Kongwak Road, Loch-Wonthaggi Road, and Warragul-Korumburra Road.

The highway was noted as a priority, with Ms Aldred noting freight and commuters would

benefit from additional overtaking lanes and the realignment of the heavily curved section at Coal Creek, Korumburra.

“Ultimately a dual carriageway could be developed between Lang Lang and Leongatha to provide better access to the ports of Melbourne and Hastings for food processing manufacturers in South Gippsland,” she wrote.

The submission also called for securing a federal co-contribution to State Government funding for a new hospital for West Gippsland, as well as a focus on digital connectivity.

Ms Aldred said the Committee for Gippsland would travel to Canberra this month to meet with government and opposition members advocating for a number of shovel ready projects that created local jobs and enhanced industry diversification.

“While improving the roads and rail connectivity of Gippsland, our focus is also on digital connectivity by calling for a Connectivity Infrastructure Master Plan for the Gippsland region that maps out the digital footprint of infrastructure across Gippsland and industry’s needs ensuring that State and Federal governments have a clear understanding of investment into digital connectivity,” she said.

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Country women meet GIPPSLAND Hills Group of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria held its annual general meeting and half-yearly group conference on February 22, in the Korumburra community meeting room.

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State CWA president Machelle Crichton was in attendance and as the state president, she only visits each group once every two years, so the occasion was special.

“It went really well and flowed efficiently,” she said.

Jillian Matthies was newly electCreative competitions: Country Women’s Association ed as the Mirboo North Nite Owls members, from left, Margret Hyde from Woorayl, won group president and Lynn Missen first place in the red velvet cake competition, Allison Potter was elected as the Leongatha Twifrom Poowong received third place in the red velvet cake light Chicks group secretary.

“People from all around were competition and Marilyn Mackie from Meeniyan won second place. Theresa Bateman from Woorayl won third place chatting and mixing throughout the Ms Crichton said. in the coaster competition and Marge Hutchinson from day,” The Poowong Country Women’s Woorayl received first place.

Association branch started three Above left, Leaders: Mirboo North group secretary, new- months ago and already has 23 memly elected group president Jillian Matthies, state president bers.

“One of the key values in the Machelle Crichton and Meeniyan group president Heather Country Women’s Association is Scott at the annual general meeting of the Country Wom- friendship,” Ms Crichton said.

en’s Association’s Gippsland Hills Group on February 22.

Entertaining afternoon: musician Lawrie Hort of Warragul thrilled the residents of Leongatha’s Woorayl Lodge last Friday by playing his piano accordion. He is with residents Joan Cross (left) and Joyce Calder. He earlier played outside shops in McCartin Street, to the delight of passing shoppers.

Sarah Vella

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THE South Gippsland Shire Brass Band is seeking former members to join the band for its 125th anniversary cabaret night on July 22.

The band is also seeking photos of the band anyone may wish to share.

Please email sgsbb@outlook.com or phone president Natalie Stewart on 0405 034 203.

PLEASE note the Leongatha Art and Craft Gallery is now open after a closure of two weeks due to South Gippsland Shire Council painting the walls. The gallery thanks customers for their patience while this was happening.

THE Meeniyan Garlic Festival was truly a huge success this year, so much so, a date has already been set for the 2018 event. The festival will be held on Saturday, February 17 and is sure to be another crowd pleaser.

ONE in 20 Australians will experience a vertigo/dizziness episode.

Vestibular disorders can affect individuals of all ages, however it is most predominant in older persons with more females than males affected.

Whirled Foundation is the national consumer focused advocacy group trying to raise community awareness of the impact of vertigo, dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus which are associated with vestibular balance disorders such as Meniere’s disease, benign positional vertigo and vestibular migraine to name just a few.

Quality books: Johanna Haasjes, Heather Calder and Ann Roughead from Leongatha were at the Leongatha library book sale last Thursday.

Portrait deadline countdown Successful THE 11th Great Southern Portrait Prize 2017 is an exhibition and competition of portraiture of Gippsland residents with the artists coming from all over.

Any medium can be used and there are prizes including a popular choice. Three high profile judges, usually from outside the South Gippsland area are engaged to select the best portraits.

The day to have entry forms and fee in is March 22.

Artworks are due in between 10am and noon on Wednesday, March 29.

Entry forms can be download from Prom Coast Arts website www.promcoastarts.com.au; picked up from Stockyard Gallery, information centres; phone Anda 5687 1206 or Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek 5683 2481, Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm. Also, download from Gecko Studio Gallery website www. geckostudiogallery.com.au Speaking of works of art, check out the stunning winner’s rosettes created by calligrapher, artist and Prom Coast Arts member Lynne Muir.

It has been a tradition for PCA members to make

flamboyant rosettes for the winners and now the standard is getting so high we will soon have to have a popular choice judging of the rosettes!

Between March 24 and April 2, expect to do a double take as you walk the streets of Foster.

Fourteen Prom Coast Arts artist members have teamed up with businesses in Foster to decorate the shop windows, for the Double Take event.

The list of businesses and artists are: Ahern’s Fruit Market - Cat Wheeler; Atoll Travel - Lynne Muir; Essential Body Basics - Kim McDonald; Foster Seafoods - Tina Jacobson; Inside Out Clothing - Abi Van Rooyen; Natural Living - Bev Mitchell-Symons; Op Shop - Janie Frith; Sam’s Patch - Sue Quinn; Foster Hot Bread - Jane Power; Foster Pharmacy - Deborah Harris; Bromley’s Café – Lian Casson; Glenn’s Sports and Gifts - Sue Gilford; Foster Post Office - Megan Williams; and Elsie’s Florist and Nursery - Anne Miller.

Prom Coast Arts hopes this Double Take will be so successful the council may be able to attract the required funding to accommodate all the businesses that want their windows decorated during the next Seachange Festival in 2019.

shopping FRIENDS of the Leongatha Library held a book sale in the St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall on Thursday and Friday.

“We are more than happy about how successful the sale has been,” library committee member Sue Wakefield said.

“We thank everyone for their support,” The money made from the sale goes back into the library to purchase new books, audio books and children’s books.

If you have any quality books, feel free to donate them to the library for the next book sale during the daffodil festival.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - PAGE 11

Cheese-makers taste success BERRYS Creek Cheese continues to create award-winning produce, after enjoying success at the 2017 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show.

The Fish Creek company, run by Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls, won the Champion Sheep Goat Buffalo Milk Product with its Riverine Blue cheese.

The presentation evening was held at The Stables, Sydney Showgrounds on February 20.

It was stated during the presentation of the tro-

phy that the championship was highly contested with many quality cheeses.

“We feel very lucky to have received the award,” Ms Hulls said.

Riverine Blue also won a place on The Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy. This is the seventh time Berrys Creek Cheese has received this award.

Another Berrys Creek cheeses, Mossvale Blue, received a gold medal and its Bellingham Top class: Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls of Berrys Creek Cheese were delighted with the Blue won a bronze medal. company’s success at the 2017 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show.

Vote shirkers face fines THOUSANDS of South Gippslanders did not vote in last year’s local government elections and could face a fine of $78.

Voting was compulsory and the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has sent apparent failure to vote notices to relevant voters, asking them to explain why they appear not to have voted.

The notice is not a fine but an opportunity for people to explain why they did not vote. The VEC urges recipients not to ignore the notice.

The VEC said 2161 notices will be issued in South Gippsland Shire and 3210 notices in Bass Coast Shire. Both rates of non-voting were below the state average.

“Voting in council elections is an important democratic

right and it is also compulsory for Victorians on the state electoral roll,” electoral commissioner Warwick Gately said.

“If you did not vote but you do provide a sufficient excuse, then you won’t be fined.”

The apparent failure to vote notice is the first step of a four-step compulsory voting enforcement program for local council elections that, for the first time, is being managed entirely by the VEC. Notices will not be sent to those who are automatically exempt from voting, such as council-enrolled voters and those aged 70 years or over.

People who do not respond or do not provide an adequate excuse will be fined $78.

Further information for non-voters is available at vec. vic.gov.au.

Redesigning ‘Burra: Korumburra Business Association members Noelene Cosson and Shirley Arestia, along with the rest of the members, want to push forward the town’s streetscape long term plan.

No need for two lanes at ’Burra

By Jessica Anstice

KORUMBURRA Business Association had its first 2017 get together for members and prospective members recently.

Guest speaker, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento, spoke of his aspirations.

During a question and answer session that followed, the association learned the library site at the bottom of Commercial Street is still a possible site for the development of a new supermarket.

There was also a suggestion from the floor to make Korumburra a charging station for electric cars, given Korumburra was a suitable distance from Melbourne.

The association has lodged an application with council to become a RV Friendly Town and obtain its endorsement before final approval from the Caravan Motor Home Club of Australia (CMCA).

The Karmai Worm head was displayed at the agricultural show recently could also be restored.

The Karmai worm has been sitting in its trailer for over 15 years since it made its last appearance at the Karmai Festival back in 2000 and is in need of repair.

The association’s Easter egg hunt will be happening again. People will search for a picture of a numbered egg in shop front windows and then completing the entry form with those numbers.

There will be lots of Easter eggs to be won.

Association membership now sits at 69 businesses and any business joining now will receive membership until June 2018 for the price of 12 months’ membership.

The association continues to work and advocate for their business district where needed.

Members attend meetings relevant to Korumburra, including the recent Gippsland tourism meeting in Traralgon.

Tourism is an area of interest for the association.

Committee member Brian Hess took the opportunity to highlight the need for Korumburra’s streetscape to be fast tracked due to safety reasons and the need to slow highway traffic.

The streetscape is something the business as-

sociation feels is extremely important to Korumburra on several fronts.

The design is for traffic to be one lane in both directions therefore elevating the need for two lanes to become one at the top of the street.

Slowing off the traffic will lower the noise level of the trucks which is a concern for the businesses in that area.

The current uneven paving is an ongoing safety concern for the community, especially senior members.

Korumburra is the gateway to Gippsland and it is important the town gives a welcoming impression to visitors with the inclusion of public space, inviting visitors and locals to stop, shop and socialise in the town.

The work is in the long term plan of council for 2020 but the association feels there is room to bring this forward, particularly now while council is preparing its four year plan and the current budget.

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OPINIONS

Changing McMillan electorate’s name

I SEE the political groups are looking to change the name of our electorate McMillan.

The objection to the use of the present name relates to the late Angus McMillan who was blamed for many offences against the Gunai-Kurnai people in the 1840s.

For him to gain recognition for his contribution to society he must have given positive service to Gippsland.

May I suggest if it is to be changed, the logical name for our electorate should be Woorayl.

This name is non-political, nonreligious, non-racist, non-sexist, nonunion and non-capitalist.

The name was previously used by the Woorayl Shire from 1888-1988.

The Woorayl emblem has been and is admired for its lovely design. As we know the name is aboriginal for

“lyrebird”.

It is a beautiful but shy bird that has a reputation for mimicking other birds.

The lyrebird has lived in the area for a long, long time and is still seen in Gippsland.

Ed Hanley, Dumbalk.

Watch out: Jeff Clark of Poowong is urging people to watch for this plant, Euphorbia.

The silent attacker MY wife recently noticed that sev-

E D I T O R I A L Compensate for NBN losses THE National Broadband Network (NBN) has been touted as the technological advancement Australia needed to go forward.

However, in South Gippsland the implementation of this system has people wishing they had stuck with what they knew best, with many people struggling to connect to the NBN successfully.

As The Star reports this week, many people have been without internet and even landline phone services for long periods of time, and have endured technicians missing appointments to connect services.

Even those who have connected are far from satisfied with the service, citing dropouts and slow speeds.

Quite frankly, it appears inadequate thought was given to how the NBN would be implemented without so many glitches.

While the NBN was touted as being of benefit to health services, schools, businesses and allowing more people to work from home, the raft of failures has done little to encourage other people to opt to connect.

The NBN’s failing could discourage people from moving to South Gippsland and other regional areas, with the aim of working from home and enjoying city quality internet, while resulting in more rates for councils strapped by the rates cap and giving the region the fresh ideas that new blood brings.

That is despite the State Government’s incentives to encourage people to move to regional Victoria, as announced last week, by doubling the first home buyer’s grant for people building in the state’s regions and scrapping stamp duty on homes valued at under $600,000.

NBN Co and the Federal Government should look to compensate residents and businesses for loss of time, money and prospective income as a result of not having telephone and internet services in an age when more services and business are being conducted online.

That’s the only fair way to go about it.

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eral of her friends were extremely ill and the doctors were unable to identify the problem.

She had experience of myself being poisoned by a plant and being in great pain.

She did some investigation and found her friends had been handling the same plant.

This plant is a common garden plant and features in many cottage gardens and is grown in many areas.

It is called Euphorbia and has many types and all are poisonous. If a leaf, stem or branch is bruised, they will immediately ooze a white sticky latex through the plants pores.

If this gets on your hand or bare skin, it will enter the pores of your skin and go into the blood stream.

It will then travel with the blood to areas of sensitive organs and the corrosive action will do a lot of damage.

The poison will attack the liver, kidneys, bladder and the lining of your stomach.

It also causes extensive red rashes on arms and legs and can ulcerate.

Symptoms are extreme burning in the eyes, vomiting, diarrhoea, burning and pain internally.

This can last for a long time and sometimes can go and return more severe weeks later. It can cause death, particularly in children.

If you have been sick and cannot explain why, look in your garden and see if you have been tidying up and had any contact with this plant.

Even if you wear gloves, it can dry on the glove and when you wipe your brow or other parts it can still affect you.

The doctor will not associate your problem with a plant unless you can make the connection for him/her. They can then contact the poisons department at the Royal

Melbourne Hospital for advice.

The flowering season is over and many gardeners are cleaning up old growth. Watch what you handle and wear good gloves and glasses as some species squirt the sap.

If you want more info, call Jeff Clark on 56592384.

Jeff Clark, Landcare watchdog, Poowong.

Intersection confusion YOUR article in last week’s Star, “Drivers catch on to new intersection”, has got me wondering what a first time tourist travelling

through the town does.

They may only go through Leongatha once in their lifetime, so how are they to “catch on”?

I know the intersection was designed by people with much more expertise than me but surely they could have come up with something a little better.

I am told a roundabout was out of the question because the gradient of the road would have all the b-doubles falling over.

I walk to the post office most days and the gradient feels almost the same as the McCartin/Bair streets roundabout and I can’t remember the last time b-double fell over there.

By “catching on” do you mean most locals now avoid travelling straight on from McCartin Street to Roughead Street?

I find it much easier to get home by going along Bair Street and using the traffic lights.

Not many drivers signal left if they are driving along Roughead Street to McCartin Street, and why should they when they are going straight ahead?

This leaves the driver waiting at the give way sign on the other side

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of the road wondering if the vehicle is going to follow the road and turn right into Anderson Street because you shouldn’t have to signal to go along the marked main road.

Not only that but you also have to wait for vehicles turning right out of Anderson Street to McCartin Street This sometimes causes traffic to be banked all the way up to the Bruce/Peart streets roundabout.

It seems most of Europe and New Zealand can get by using small mountable roundabouts sometimes no bigger than two to three metres in diameter. Quite often they may only be just painted on the road. Maybe this is too radical for Australia.

Most drivers sort of know how to use a roundabout so you wouldn’t need an advertisement in your newspaper to tell people how to use it, but what would I know; I’m only a frustrated motorist.

Andrew Kay, Leongatha.

Desal angst IN light of the recent desal/diesel furore, several things have become apparent.

Firstly, the willingness of Aquaure to risk the health and amenity of residents (and ratepayers) in their desperate attempt to protect profit margins and deliver a pointless water order is simply astonishing.

As such, any future statements regarding its care for our community and environment should be taken with a very large pinch of salt (pun intended).

On the other hand, the determination of locals to grasp the rampaging white elephant by the tusks has been magnificent.

Concerned community members, Bass Coast shire councillors and the environmental defenders all stood up to the desal in a display of the true meaning of community

spirit -the protection of our special coastal home.

Even the EPA had serious concerns about the impacts of the hastily-assembled, filth-spewing generators.

It appears we have, for now, been spared the choking fumes and noise of Aquasure’s plan B, but we must still endure the many truckloads of chemicals and barrowloads of cash flowing to the plant, along with the 40 tonnes per day of dead marine life leaving.

And we are paying handsomely for this - more than $600 million this year. It will soon be time for our State Government to consider next year’s order of water - with an election on the horizon, will they prop up the corporate cowboys or spend our money on schools and hospitals? We were promised world’s best practice - really?

Mark Robertson, president, Watershed Victoria.

Get serious on domestic violence NOTHING happens until someone does something.

This is true in relation to domestic violence.

Nothing has happened except talk.

We have to attack all violence starting with TV. The glorification of physical contact sports should not be displayed before 8.30pm.

Forget about gay marriage and republicanism. The national problem is domestic violence. We have to start somewhere.

The sooner we bring in capital punishment the better.

Les Horsfield Thorpdale.

VOXPOP! VOX

What is your opinion on the National Broadband Network (NBN)? Are you planning on getting the NBN?

“We’re planning on getting NBN when it is available in our area because we will have no choice.”

Cheryl Pritchard, Leongatha.

“We are about to get the ball rolling for April when the NBN is available for us in Foster.”

Carole Semmens, Foster.

“We haven’t got NBN yet but we’re getting it when we move into the new estate because there won’t be as many issues there hopefully. However, I think it is significantly more expensive.”

Rebecca Hassan, Leongatha.

“I don’t have NBN yet but would get it if it was available.

We’ve been told we don’t have coverage but I also know people who live further from the tower and they have it.”

Adrian Haig, Leongatha South.

Jazz parade to show off Inverloch THIS Saturday new entrants, Rowdy, Bass Coast’s Recycling Bin and the Bass Coast Baton Twirlers will lead off this year’s Inverloch Jazz Festival Rotary Community Parade.

They will be followed by the Wonthaggi Citizen’s Band to provide the marching music throughout.

Inverloch’s Indy Horn Jam, Jazz Band will be playing from 9am before and after the parade from a stage in A’Beckett Street near Reilly Street.

John Peterson, Rotary Club of Inverloch event coordinator, said, “Our aim is to give the Jazz Festival weekend a great start with the Community Street Parade. It is estimated almost 200 people from 25 community organisations and at least 35 vintage vehicles are taking part in the parade.

“All emergency services are involved with Police, CFA and SES together with the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club. Staff, parents and students from Inverloch’s pre-school, primary school and the play group will be walking in the parade.”

The street parade starts at 10am in The Glade, goes along The Esplanade, up A’Beckett Street, right into Reilly Street and ends at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. Bass Coast Shire Council staff will be marshalling and planning for community safety.

In addition, Rotary Club of Inverloch’s market on the Saturday is fully booked with many new stallholders. The market begins at 9am on A’Beckett Street.

Preparations are well in hand for Saturday’s 22nd Inverloch Jazz Festival Street Parade with Rotarian Isabella McLean joining in the fun with vintage car owner Frank Bain and jazz musician Neville Drummond.

All set: preparations are well in hand for Saturday’s 22nd Inverloch Jazz Festival Street Parade with Rotarian Isabella McLean joining in the fun with vintage car owner Frank Bain and jazz musician Neville Drummond.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - PAGE 13

Rally showcases history KORUMBURRA Working Horse and Tractor Rally is proud to present its Annual Vintage Tractor Rally on the South Gippsland Highway at Nyora.

Experience history come to life on March 18 and 19.

The rally now enters its third decade since being founded by the shire as a local initiative for bicentennial celebrations and proved to be a booming success.

The rally has now become a prominent event within the region, attended by many coming from within Victoria and interstate, laying its claim to being one of the best rallies of its type in Australia.

It gives a chance for exhibitors to display their historical machinery and skills of various trades to the eager spectators.

The heritage draught horses, annual tractor pull, earthmoving pit, steam engines, ploughing Relive old days: visitors to the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally will see the past come to life on March 18 and 19. demonstrations, and hay making and harvest demonstrations, give spectators great insight into what living in the past must have been like for our Start your South Gippsland discovery with a stay at the founding fathers of this area and beyond.

Long Jetty Foreshore Caravan Park The displays of working trade include live demonstrations of blacksmith shops, whip cracking, axe men and the wood working bushmen.

With many extensive collections of vintage machinery displayed at the rally this year, organisers expect a higher number of the Fordson Tractor as they celebrate the 100th year of the introduction of the ever so popular tractor.

Organisers always boast about the relaxed bush atmosphere with plenty of shade to relax under whilst enjoying the attractions of a bustling trade village.

Once again this rally wouldn’t be possible without the generous sponsorship from Gendore Tractors Farm and Machinery, Metro Quarries and John Duff and Co. The organisers would also like to take this opportunity to thank the local community groups that help on the weekend to make the rally a successful one, and hope to see you there.

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AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE Dear all Last week we updated you on our plans to install temporary power to supply the desalination plant as a contingency measure, in the event that repairs to equipment that links the underground cable to the desalination plant took longer than planned.

I am pleased to confirm that repairs to the equipment have been completed, and permanent power supply was restored to the plant on Friday 3 March.

As a result, the temporary power supply will not need to be used.

Water production shall now commence and will continue until the end of June 2017 to meet the 2016/7 water order.

We will provide a further update once water is flowing.

Matt Brassington CEO, AquaSure

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IGA keeps giving back NINE local fire brigades were given a helping hand last week, after receiving donations from Michael’s IGA and its Community Chest program.

It all helps: Gary Williams from the Leongatha South Fire Brigade accepted a cheque for $300 from the Michael’s SUPA IGA Community Chest program from the supermarket’s managing director Michael Lorenz last Wednesday.

Cheque, mate: Koonwarra Fire Brigade’s Wayne Walker was at Michael’s SUPA IGA in Leongatha last Wednesday, to accept $300 from the supermarket’s Community Chest program.

He was presented the cheque by Michael’s SUPA IGA managing director Michael Lorenz.

The Koonwarra, Leongatha South, Pound Creek, Kongwak, Korumburra, Ruby, Loch, Leongatha and Poowong brigades all received valuable donations from the program.

More than $4800 was distributed between the nine brigades and since the program began in Michael’s IGA in 2001, tens of thousands of dollars have been donated.

This funding is additional to the supermarket’s community rewards program.

Michael’s IGA managing director Michael Lorenz said the funds given to the brigades last Wednesday were generated by customers purchasing items in store that carry the Community Chest logo.

He said for Michael’s IGA, local fire brigades are the favoured recipients for the Community Chest funding.

“Between our Community Chest program and our Community Rewards program we have helped the local fire brigades purchase a lot of equipment,” he said.

Since 2001, just over $190,000 has been donated

to the nine brigades through the two programs.

Andrew Verboon accepted a cheque on behalf of the Ruby brigade and said it would be used to purchase equipment for the brigade.

Wayne Walker from Koonwarra said volunteers are always completing maintenance around the station, which requires funding.

“This money will make it a bit easier for us to cover those costs and it also helps us to upgrade equipment when required,” he said.

The Loch brigade’s donation will be put towards its road rescue unit.

“We are always putting money towards new technology to improve the road rescue division,” Stuart Nation from the brigade said.

For the Kongwak brigade, Jodi Butler said the donation it received will help to erect a community information board outside the station.

“It will be a magnetic whiteboard that has information about fire restrictions, volunteer information and anything else relevant to the CFA,” she said.

Pound Creek will use its donation to purchase a new chainsaw, while Leongatha South will use the funds to purchase new equipment.

The Leongatha brigade received $1170, Korumburra received $1566, while the remaining seven received $300 each.

Good money: Ruby Fire Brigade’s Andrew Verboon accepted a donation of $300 from the Michael’s IGA Community Chest program last Wednesday, presented by Michael’s IGA SUPA managing director Michael Lorenz.

Beaut brigade: Jodi Butler from the Kongwak Fire Brigade accepted a donation for $300 Happy to accept: Stuart Nation from the Loch Fire Brigade accepted a $300 cheque from from the Michael’s SUPA IGA Community Chest program last Wednesday from Michael’s Michael’s SUPA IGA managing director Michael Lorenz last Wednesday. The funds are SUPA IGA managing director Michael Lorenz. from the supermarket’s Community Chest program.

Money for saw: Julian Walker from the Pound Creek Fire Brigade said the $300 donated by the Michael’s SUPA IGA Community Chest program last Wednesday will help the brigade purchase a new chainsaw. He was presented the cheque by Michael’s SUPA IGA managing director Michael Lorenz.

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Have your say Handstands for Hayden on street trees WHEN Hayden Marshall almost lost his life late last year after a fall from a trampoline, his family’s life was turned upside down.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging residents to provide feedback on which trees they would like to see on their streets as part of the Street Tree Planting Program.

The program has been identified as another avenue for people to have their say on how their communities should look in South Gippsland.

Council is committed to beautifying its townships through its parks, gardens and streetscapes. To achieve this council is asking anyone who would like a tree planted in front of their property in local towns to get in touch.

Rural roads are not currently included in the program.

Council’s parks and gardens coordinator Steve Missen was pleased the program was underway and looked forward to hearing from residents about their preferred trees.

“The Street Tree Planting Program will help us determine which areas require beautification works and what options we have available to plant trees in these areas,” he said.

“Council’s parks and gardens team will select species that will minimise

Brightening town: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council staff Chris Matser and Karsten Krohn at work planting street trees. damage to infrastructure and will complement the streets where they are planted.

“All residents are encouraged to have their say.

We look forward to working with the community to create beautiful streets that we all can enjoy.”

Those interested in the program can make a

suggestion in writing at www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au/streettreeprogram, send an email to council@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au or send a letter to Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953. Submissions need to include the applicant’s name, address, contact details and tree suggestion (if you have one).

As if running their own cleaning business, volunteering with the Phillip Island Scouts and keeping up busy family life with their sons Rory (who was completing Year 12), Hayden (who trained for gymnastics several times a week in Mornington) and Toby wasn’t enough, now Sharon and Ian’s daily routine involved trips to Melbourne to spend every minute possible with Hayden.

A huge community fundraising event is being held to raise money for the Marshall family to assist with expenses such as modifying their home to accommodate Hayden’s wheelchair, and to help with the other massive costs involved with his ongoing treatment.

A state gold medal winning gymnast, Hayden has always wanted to hold a world record, so ‘Handstands for Hayden’ is now calling for your support.

Local organisations the Marshalls are involved with including the Phillip Island Nature Park, YMCA Phillip Island, Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm, Phillip Island Scouts and Newhaven College have combined with The Westernport Hotel and Cowes CWA to put on a community festival extravaganza.

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Returning to health: Hayden Marshall’s daily routine at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre includes gym, swimming and many other therapy sessions.

Newhaven College is holding a fundraiser to help his family.

Pierce Brothers will headline the entertainment program that will include DJ BANDO and Newhaven College bands.

Newhaven College’s oval will be filled with children’s activities including an abseiling tower, graffiti wall, jumping castles, giant slide, billy carts and plenty more, all free of charge with admission.

YMCA Phillip Island is offering a unique way to begin the day – by travelling the 6.5km from Cowes YMCA to Newhaven College on wheels. Cycle, scoot or skate, it’s up to you, just visit www.phillipisland. ymca.org.au for details.

A classic car and motorcycle show ‘n’ shine will add even more wheels to the day’s entertainment and of course there will be excellent food – wood fired pizza, spit roast, baked potatoes, sausage sizzle, coffee, Devonshire tea, a licensed bar and loads more.

Donations for the Grand Auction are beginning to arrive at Newhaven College and more are most welcome.

Gill Cross from the Patchwork Collection Friendship Group in the Yarra Valley heard about Hayden’s plight from her grandson, Boyd, who attends Newhaven College.

Three quilts have been donated, one is for Hayden himself and two others featuring intricate quilting and exquisite detail that has involved hundreds of hours of work from these kind ladies will be up for auction.

Everyone is invited to attend Handstands for Hayden on Sunday, March 26 from noon to 6pm at Newhaven College’s Phillip Island Road campus, 1770 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island.

Entry is $25 adults or $10 students and includes free entertainment and activities. Tickets are available at www.newhavencol. vic.edu.au/about/events

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Sound shell proposed for Inverloch’s Glade THE Glade in Inverloch is a popular place for live music and Bass Coast Shire Council is asking the community if it would like to see a sound shell constructed at the site.

Spring wedding: Andrew and Canice Angwin wed at Lucinda Winery in Leongatha. Photograph: Morgan Fisher Photography.

Merimbula honeymoon ANDREW and Candice Angwin honeymooned in Merimbula on the New South Wales south coast after their wedding on October 8, 2016.

Candice Jade (nee Pearse) is the daughter of Susan and Gary Brown and Michael Pearse, while the groom is the son of Susan and Paul Scheerle.

The bride was accompanied by maid of honour Jess Foote, a cousin of the groom, and bridesmaids, her best friend Jade Welsh, and her cousin, Samantha Dale.

Best man was Kurtis Salewski, the groom’s best friend, and groomsman was Andrew’s brother, Dale Scheerle.

Candice wore an ivory dress with

her mother’s earrings and necklace, and the bridesmaids wore V-neck purple dresses, and carried white and purple roses.

The groom’s party wore dark grey suits with white shirts and purple ties.

Lucinda Winery in Leongatha was the venue for the 3pm wedding, officiated by celebrant Jo Fennell.

A Star is born

The sound shell proposal is an exciting joint project by Inverloch Lions Club, Rotary Club of Inverloch, Inverloch Tourism Association and council, but before it can progress, it needs the support the community.

At its September ordinary meeting last year, council resolved to provide in principle support for placement of a sound shell in The Glade for community use and future events.

Council is working with these community groups to seek support for the sound shell construction through community engagement.

Inverloch Lions Club and Sound Shell

Committee chairperson Klaus Edel said the project leaders are eager to discuss the project with the community and ascertain the level of support.

“The consultation process will involve an online survey and also attending events at The Glade to speak with community members face to face,” Mr Edel said.

“We are very excited about this project and believe it is something the public will embrace.”

The Sound Shell Committee will be at the Inverloch Jazz Festival event in The Glade on March 13, and the Rotary market at the hub on April 16.

If you wish to see a sound shell in The Glade, come along and register your support or complete the online survey at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/soundshell.

For more details, contact Klaus Edel on 0417 361 436 or council’s natural resources officer David Martin on 5671 2774.

Milpara Community House news CONSTRUCTION Induction - White Card is a mandatory requirement under the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for all levels of construction personnel.

It really is a great accreditation to have if you are looking for work. A person must successfully undertake construction induction training before working at a construction site.

Milpara Korumburra’s Community House is hosting the training Construction Induction on Thursday, March 16. We do need to confirm minimum numbers so please book as early as possible.

After last term’s success, we are offering another sour dough bread making workshop. This time it will be on Saturday, March 18. A shared lunch of

soup and sourdough bread is included.

Sourdough breads are made with wild yeast and your choice of ingredients. This ancient method of bread making allows you to control what goes into your bread and results in a distinctive (yummy) sour favoured loaf. This workshop will step you through preparation of your own loaf, ready to bake at home the next day.

If you need to update your CPR or obtain your Level 2 Apply First Aid we will be doing both courses on Saturday, March 25.

The Training Information Pathways Service (TIPS) is now up and running at Milpara. Let us help sign post the way to your chosen career or help you with resources to find out what occupations you may enjoy. Bookings are required.

Further information call 5655 2524.

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LAYCIE Gwen-Lorraine Matthews was born on February 26 at Leongatha Hospital. Laycie is the second daughter for Sam and Louise of Leongatha and a sister for Mylee, soon to be five.

MATTEO James North was born on February 12 at Leongatha Hospital. Matteo is the first baby for Matthew and Jade of Inverloch and first grandchild for Tony and Leann Ciccia.

AYDEN Blake Van Gisbergen was born on February 21 at Leongatha Hospital. Ayden is the first child for Justin and April of Leongatha.

ISAIAH Cruz Moses Vaughan was born on February 21 at Frances Perry House, Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne. Isaiah is the first baby for Simon and Suki Vaughan of Kensington. Simon is formerly of Leongatha.

MANY of you by now have heard or read the news that AquaSure is shipping in 30 diesel generators that may need to be used to run the desalination plant following electrical infrastructure issues.

If required, this will also involve deliveries by up to four fuel trucks per day while the system is in operation.

We are well aware there is a great deal of community concern about the impacts of running such a large number of diesel generators may have on the surrounding areas.

Our CEO Paul Buckley and I met with the CEO of AquaSure for an urgent briefing on Tuesday, February 28, and I wanted to update our community on the situation.

At this stage, the diesel generators are only required on site as a contingency measure if repair works to the facility are not completed by end of this week – the deadline for the plant to meet the water order requested by the State Government is June 30, 2017.

AquaSure is confident the repairs are on schedule and will be completed.

However, the generators can provide an emergency backup plan, if required, to complete the water production in time for the delivery date.

The generators can only be activated following EPA approval, for a temporary 60 day permit, which at this stage has not been granted and would require 15 days’ notice prior to the being activated.

AquaSure has reassured us that if the generators are required, they will do everything in their power to minimise any potential impacts.

We will also continue to share any concerns our community may have with AquaSure and keep you up-to-date on the

situation to the best of our ability.

On a different note, what an absolutely fabulous weekend we had for the Superbikes! The weather was divine and the event attracted such a lovely crowd.

It was fantastic to see our ‘adopted son’, Jonathan Rea, win by a whisker (or 0.025 seconds to be precise!) and the crowd went absolutely wild! The Superbikes is such a great event for Phillip Island, and Bass Coast as a whole, with the region busy with visitors across the entire weekend.

We continued our community consultation for the Bass Coast Skate Strategy 2016-2026 in late February. There was a huge turnout at the Cowes event, and it as great to see some of our local teens getting involved at the Wonthaggi session.

Unfortunately, we had to cancel Grantville’s turn due to a lack of attendance; however we have heard many calls for skate facilities in the Waterline and we still really need your input.

The sessions provided skate park enthusiasts the opportunity to share their thoughts on what they use facilities for, where their most and least favourite park is located inside and outside of Bass Coast, and, where future parks should be located in terms of size and population.

I cannot stress enough that if you like to see these projects become a reality, we need to hear from you. We understand people aren’t always available to attend community engagement sessions, so we now have an online survey available that you can complete to help us ensure the strategy is well informed from community members across the entire Shire.

You can find a link to the survey online at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/skate.

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Zulya delivers a stella show

By Tony Walker, Prom Coast Arts HAVING enchanted audiences from Serbia to Siberia, Luxembourg to Moscow, Tatarstan to Helsinki, multi award-winning singer and composer, Zulya Kamalova has now charmed the crowds of Fish Creek.

Some 100 people crowded into the cellar door at the Waratah Hills Vineyard on Saturday, February 25 and were thrilled and beguiled by Zulya, along with Andrew Tanner on double bass and Anthony Shulz on accordion.

The concert was another in the ongoing series of musical performances staged by the

Prom Coast Arts Council.

Melbourne based Zulya is known internationally as a leading proponent of Tatar and Russian music, reflecting the region and culture of her birth in TatarstanUdmurtia in central Russia, where she started singing as a young child.

The trio presented the audience with a stunning blend of traditional and original music in Zulya’s distinctive Tatar style, along with Russian pop songs from her childhood, and even some Portuguese Fado music.

After the concert, Zulya said she and her band perform at regional towns and cities all over the country, but rarely do they encounter such warmth and enthusiasm from audiences as they received in Fish Creek.

The show was a sellout and a great start for Prom Coast Arts 2017 music season, with further concerts planned for August and early summer.

Standout show: The String Contingent, Chris Stone (violin), Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar) and Holly Downes (double bass) delivered a series of student workshops followed by a sublime evening performance at Newhaven College.

Amazing strings at Newhaven SUBLIME sounds wafted through Newhaven College on the summer breezes on Tuesday, February 28 when The String Contingent delivered a series of student workshops followed by an evening public performance.

The camaraderie and passionate

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Their unique sound that confidently walks across the lines between folk, classical, jazz and bluegrass was presented with a joyful combination of precision, refinement and beauty, balanced with visceral

Classy performance: musicians Andrew Tanner, Zulya Kamalova and Anthony Shulz with Judy Travers of Waratah Hills Vineyard after the trio’s remarkable show.

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Lyric’s Hairspray in full swing ‘YOU Can’t Stop the Beat’ at the rehearsals for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Hairspray.

The cast is quickly mastering the high energy and physical demands of the 60s styled dance numbers, for what is going to be a fun and feel good production.

Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny

Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, and subsequently launches a campaign to integrate the show.

The cast begin rehearsals with a fitness session, conducted by director Louise Adkins, who has experience as a Funfit instructor and personal trainer.

It puts them in good stead for the dance rehearsals to follow. Hairspray will run from July 7 to July 22.

Tickets are now on sale.

Spreading services: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (second from left), at the first Liberal-Nationals Victorian Population Policy Taskforce forum, held in Shepparton recently.

Give regions a greater share of services, says MP GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has been appointed to a key regional development policy role within the Liberal-Nationals Coalition.

High energy: the young performers in Lyric Theatre’s upcoming production of Hairspray have picked up the dance choreography quickly, including the Groove Kids, clockwise from bottom left, Zethery Austin, Kiana Smith, Fasika Somerville-Smith, Yasmine Watsford, Jaive McEwan, Tristan Noble and Claire Miller.

Catchment management authority board appointments for 2017 Expressions of interest for appointments to the boards of Victoria’s 10 catchment management authorities open on Wednesday 1 March 2017.

Victoria’s catchment management authority boards play an important role in overseeing the management and delivery of Victoria’s integrated catchment management framework.

New program supports cancer survivors

The Victorian Government is committed to appointing boards that reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. Board directors come from all walks of life, including farmers, small business owners, Aboriginal Victorians and project managers.

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Mr O’Brien was recently appointed the deputy chair of the Coalition’s Population Policy Taskforce which will develop decentralisation policies ahead of the next election in 2018.

“I am delighted to have been chosen for this important role on the taskforce which will help develop policies for the Victorian Liberal-Nationals Coalition to rebalance population across our state,” he said.

“This idea is a no-brainer. We have Melbourne bursting at the seams and its liveability threatened by population growth and yet regional parts of the state are crying out for jobs, investment and additional population.

“Together with the chair, Member for Kew, Tim Smith, I will be travelling around the state over the coming months undertaking forums and listening to people from all walks of life.

“The Liberal-Nationals Coalition understands population policy affects every facet of Victorian life from health to education, roads, transport and jobs.”

Mr O’Brien said 100,000 people come to Victoria every year, the highest number of any state, yet almost all of them are settling in either Melbourne or Geelong.

“We need to rebalance this population increase and ensure country Victoria gets its share and has opportunities for growth in the future,” he said.

Mr O’Brien said all ideas are currently on the table including boosts to transport and rail infrastructure, economic incentives and potential planning changes.

“We are determined to make sure our state’s growth is balanced and that we become a state of cities, not a city-state,” he said.

“The Andrews Labor Government has no plans beyond the tram tracks and we are ensuring we put in place policy for the next 30 years, not the next three years.

“I know the biggest issue in my electorate is roads and it is significant investment in improving this sort of infrastructure will help make our regions more attractive to people and businesses, but there is so much more that we can consider.

“I look forward to playing a key role in developing these policies for the Victorian Coalition.”

More information on the taskforce can be found at www.vicpopulation.com.au.

The Gippsland Cancer Survivorship Project (GCSP) will use a ‘shared care’ model to ensure cancer survivors have ongoing support from a survivorship nurse, oncology specialist and their GP. The model increases the capacity of healthcare providers to monitor and identify the long term effects of the cancer and treatment, and is well established in many national centres.

While some cancer survivors may be over the worst of their condition by the end of their treatment, it is not uncommon for them to experience ongoing physical or psychological problems such as pain, fatigue and depression, which may lead to further health issues.

GCSP lead and medical oncologist, Dr Mahesh Iddawela said the shared care model was an important partnership between cancer specialists and GPs. Under the model, GPs will play a greater role in the monitoring of a cancer survivor’s condition.

“GPs have regular contact and have built strong relationships with their patients so they are wellplaced to recognise any changes in physical or emotional health. They may also be involved in the management of other chronic conditions which a cancer survivor may have,” Dr Iddawela said.

“Under this new model, GPs will have a direct communication and referral pathway to an oncology

specialist should specific issues arise.”

The GCSP, which has received $300,000 over three years, is a collaboration between Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Services (GRICS), Latrobe Regional Hospital, Monash University, Gippsland Primary Health Network, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS), Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) and the Victorian Government.

Survivorship nurse Taryn Robinson has been appointed to develop the program and assess the individual needs of survivors.

The GCSP will initially focus on survivors from four tumour streams – breast, prostate, colon and lymphoma - who received treatment at Latrobe Regional Hospital and in its second year, be rolled out to survivors who have been cared for by BRHS and GSHS. It is hoped the new program will help to improve cancer outcomes in the region and also provide better coordinated cancer care.

Dr Iddawela said the region’s poor health status was a contributing factor to increased cancer risk and lower survival outcomes.

“Smoking rates and alcohol consumption is high as is the number of people who are overweight or obese. We also have a large population of people over the age of 65 who are at risk,” Dr Iddawela said.

“Gippsland has more than 1600 new incidents of cancer a year and our focus has been on meeting this demand for treatment. Now there is a pathway of care beyond treatment which we hope will contribute to quality of life for cancer survivors.”

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Solar power inspires MORE than 80 people attended Small Solar Systems and Batteries in Practice information session at Korumburra recently to learn more about implementing green energy in the home.

The Energy Innovation Co-Operative organised the free community information session in partnership with South Gippsland Shire Council, at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.

Attendees heard from a range of local guest speakers including energy auditor Rhys Freeman, who provided an understanding of household energy use and Grow Lightly Food Hub director Gil Freeman, who passed on his experience of having a solar battery storage system at home and the food hub.

Shane Clayton from Gippsland Solar and John Ballis from GridEdge informed people of the solar power and battery storage systems now on the market.

Council’s sustainability officer Heidi

Hamm was pleased the community was passionate about solar power and batteries and took the time to learn more.

“We had attendance numbers at capacity for the event which has been common for similar information sessions and workshops held across Gippsland,” she said.

“There is a huge interest in the community about this topic at the moment and also a need for good information.

“It is really encouraging to see the community embracing green energy and looking into options of how to be more sustainable. We all have the responsibility to make a difference and South Gippsland residents have taken that responsibility with open arms.”

Council, in partnership with the Energy Innovation Co-operative, intends to hold further community information sessions due to the high amount of interest from community members.

More information about these sessions will be provided to the community as it becomes available.

Standout group: Chairo Christian College band members, Corban Davis (on ground), and front, from left, teacher Justin Abicare, Beau Harlan, Toby Gale, Keona Gale, Cassie Piening and Anton Shields, and back, from left, Jonathan Bishop, Natasha Hibma, Lily-Grace Toohill, Sophie Lunn, Shekinah Hart and Corey Dunn.

Chairo musicians turn heads CHAIRO Christian College band entertained the crowd at the South Gippsland Buskers Festival at the Korumburra Show recently.

Sharing knowledge: John and Linda Ballis show their demonstration trailer to participants at the Small Solar Systems and Batteries in Practice information session.

Spotlight on wastewater DOMESTIC wastewater disposal is one of the most important environmental issues in South Gippsland.

Poorly maintained onsite wastewater systems can affect public health, the environment, local waterways and the storm water system.

To help reduce the public health risk and to protect local drinking water supplies, South Gippsland Shire Council is introducing an onsite Wastewater Compliance Program.

The program will support the Domestic Wastewater Management Plan adopted by council last September.

Council’s acting environmental health coordinator Kristy Kearney is confident the program will help protect the environment without significant impact on residents.

“The compliance program is not

meant to be onerous for land owners or residents. If an onsite wastewater system is serviced regularly and permit conditions are followed, then the system should be compliant,” she said.

“However, when a wastewater disposal system is not maintained, there is a significant risk to the public and this has to be addressed. We want to ensure our waterways are clear, our drinking water is protected and our townships are free from any unpleasant odours. We hope the Wastewater Compliance Program will achieve this.”

Further information about council’s Domestic Wastewater Management Plan and the Wastewater Compliance Program, including a list of service agents, is available on council’s website www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au or by contacting council’s wastewater compliance officer on 5662 9200. The program will commence in March.

Council chases director SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is yet to appoint a new director of corporate and community services.

Applications for the positions have closed and shortlisted candidates have been invited to attend interviews over the next few weeks.

The position was advertised after the former director, the well respected Jan Martin, resigned due to ill health.

Members of the Leongatha school’s band, Anton Shields, Jonathan Bishop and Toby Gale, performed as a jazz trio, playing Axle F and The Pink Panther.

The Worship Band performed Alive in you, Stand by me and rocked out on Seven Nation Army to finish.

The band is proving successful with members dedicating one lunchtime a week to rehearse and regularly perform at assemblies.

The group has a large support network of family members working as roadies and as crowd support on the day.

Music recognised: Doug Appleton (right), the former president of the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society, presented a cheque for $500 to Chairo Christian College teacher Margaret Bishop and students Jonathan Bishop, who played drums during the band’s performance.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento AS mayor, I am fortunate to be invited to many functions, large and small. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to celebrate with our communities as they mark significant milestones and events.

Last week I had the privilege of attending the 125th anniversary of the Jeetho Hall. If only the walls could talk: with over a century of weathering good times and bad, playing witness to many generations, they would have some remarkable stories to share.

As I parked my car I wondered what life would have been like for the people of Jeetho 125 years ago - if parking was an issue for all those horses and carriages? The hall must have been the location where the emotions of war were revealed and shared; childhood friendships made; many marriages and birthdays celebrated; and where lives passed were marked.

These scenarios have been duplicated through the ages at all of South Gippsland’s community halls, many of which are still giving so much to today’s way of life.

The fact they continue to be the hubs of our communities is a credit to our local hall committees. They play an

integral role in creating social interaction within the halls they are charged with managing, ensuring the continued strengthening and growth of local communities. There is more to the events that are held within our community halls than meets the eye. The many functions, that are often quite innovative, provide a sense of belonging for people who can socialise with like-minded neighbours and friends.

It was also great to see so many people attend the 110th Foster Show. This was another well organised event with lots of exhibits. The dog high jumping continues to be a favourite. Those who were there would have appreciated the work done behind the scenes by many volunteers in making it a memorable day.

As was the Toora Show and Shine event. Again, the event was terrifically supported by huge crowds and a large variety of trucks, tractors and cars on display. A highlight included helicopter joy flights over Corner Inlet and a mock war with armoured tanks and military vehicles.

Congratulations to all concerned on hosting such a professionally run day and again for drawing on the many volunteer groups to achieve experiences that will live long in the memories of those lucky enough to be there.

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Local ladies: ready for the races at Ladies Day at Stony Creek Racing Club in January this year, from left, Jo McNaughton, Jenny Cecil, Paula Warriner, Nicole McNaughton, and Kaitlyn McNaughton.

Frock up for the Stony Cup THIS year’s Stony Creek Racing Club Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup is on Sunday, March 12.

With gates open from midday, there is plenty of action on and off the track to keep all racegoers entertained, including the feature of the day, fashions on the field.

The first of the day’s eight races will jump at 12.55pm.

“We have a full run of sponsors this year which is fantastic including three first time sponsors in Ladbrokes, Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha and Winning Edge Presentations,” racing club CEO Sarah Wolf said.

“We also have Gippsland South MLA Danny

O’Brien, the Meeniyan Hotel, Williams Tracy & Associates and Hartley Wells Leongatha sponsoring the day.”

Children’s entertainment on the day will include a jumping castle and face painting, as well as the excellent playground area.

“The Stony Creek Recreation Reserve committee of management has kindly donated its time to put in some new mulch around the area, so the playground is looking fantastic at the moment,” Ms Wolf said.

A new public viewing area has been established within the stalls area, to make it easier for visitors to see the horses before they hit the track.

Ms Wolf said in the past, it has been difficult for the public to see what goes on behind the scenes at the races.

“There is now a gate where the public can access and see the bulk of the stalls area and the horses,” she said.

The normal food vendors will be on course on the day, with the Combined Ladies Committee in the dining room, as well as food vans selling hot chips, donuts, ice cream and the “world’s best coffee”.

Bookmakers and the TAB will be operating on the day as well.

Ms Wolf said Country Racing Victoria has a special offer for people to enjoy a relaxed day at the races.

“For $60, people will receive admission for two and a fantastic pack, with a cooler section for drinks and everything else needed for a nice picnic,” she said.

In front: Sale jockey Brandan Stockdale Proud: from left, TAC sponsor Phillip Georgiou presented trophies to 2016 winning jockey raced past the post first on Scelto to win the Brandan Stockdale and winning horse owners Don Maunder, Lorraine McKenna and John Stony Creek Cup in 2106.

Tingiri with the help of Stony Creek Race Club president Paul O’Sullivan.

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Fashion and races a winning combination 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 on Sunday, March 12, the fashions on the field event forms a big part of the Stony Creek Cup experience.

Judy Stone from 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.”

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

“Rose gold, gold and silver have been quite

strong this year,” she said.

The fashions on the field will be held in between races on the main lawn area, with the winners walking away with some incredible prizes.

The best dressed lady will receive a $1000 gift voucher for Influence on Dusk, the best dressed man will receive a $250 Ladbrokes betting voucher and the best dressed couple will win one night’s accommodation at Bayview Studio in Inverloch.

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

Mrs Stone said while she supports other local events and groups, the Stony Creek Racing Club is Cheers: from left, Inverloch’s Jenny Leyba, Trudy Horskins and Josie Edmonds had a delightful her one big commitment for the year.

She said in the years she has been supporting the afternoon at the Stony Creek Cup in 2016. event, races 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.

“This year, lots of colours are popular including blue, raspberry and copper. Olive green has also popped back into fashion.”

Gorgeous: the 2106 Influence on Dusk Fashions on the Field winner was Swan Hill’s Dione Thompson.

Fun with fashion: Judy Stone from Influence on Dusk in Leongatha has been supporting fashions on the field held during the Stony Creek Racing Club’s cup day meeting for nearly 20 years.

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Glass art reflects on its creator

By Brad Lester TO create sublime art takes time - not just in making each piece but also in garnering the skills and knowledge to make a true piece of art.

One with medium: glass artist Marlene Abela has been captivated by glass since her first experience with the medium more than 20 years ago.

For Marlene Abela of Anderson, however, behind each work of glass art she

Vibrant piece: Marlene Abela’s Abundance.

makes are many hours – up to 70 in fact.

“I make functional and sculptural pieces which involves cutting, grinding, smashing and many other processes. I then put the glass into a kiln and it is fired for approximately eight to 10 hours, sometimes even longer depending on the piece,” she said.

“Some pieces require multiple firings, some as many as seven firings to achieve the desired result.”

Glass art appeals to Abela for its sheer beauty and the broad scope the medium affords those who master its complexities.

“I like to think that glass chose me. The ability to make art that is totally functional, wearable and sculptural is a great medium to work with. It has a purpose,” she said.

Her passion for art is upheld by the fact her work is in Melbourne galleries, and private and corporate collections in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Abela is now working

with repurposing and reclaiming glass, a technique she’s always wanted to do.

“I crush the glass and sieve it so I can grade the size of the glass. Then after a number of processes the final outcome is a sculptural vessel,” she said.

“I use 100 percent of the glass, including the powder, so nothing goes to waste.

There is nothing more satisfying then opening the kiln on the final firing to see what I have made.”

Now entering her 11th year as a full time maker, Abela said she has not looked back.

“It is the most satisfying and rewarding work I have ever done. To be able to look at every day in a new way and explore your surrounds is a great place to be,” she said.

“It hasn’t always been smoothing sailing. I have had many challenges and obstacles in my path and I am sure, actually I know there will be many more, but the only way I can move is forward.”

Technically difficult and

uncharted glass techniques inspire her to keep evolving. She loves the process of mistakes, learning curves and making.

“Sometimes when I open the kiln the completed piece, it’s not at all what I had planned. It can sometimes be a beautiful mistake,” she said.

To Abela, art means the world, seeing it as an extension of her personality, her humour, her thoughts.

“Everyone interprets art in their own way. I like how art makes me feel, and when I purchase another maker’s work how that makes me feel,” she said.

Abela’s work can be viewed at her working studio, Artfusion Studio and Gallery, at Anderson from Thursday to Monday from 10.30am to 5pm.

Above, Reflective piece: Harmony by Marlene Abela offers a new take on one’s perception of fractured glass.

Headway artists’ clean sweep H E A D W A Y Gippsland artists took out the top three prizes in the Artist with a Disability section

Creative man: Graham Rees of Inverloch with his work, Inverloch Jetty, at the Korumburra Annual Art Show.

at the Rotary Club of Korumburra’s 40th Annual Art Show, held on February 11 and 12 at the Fed-

Top class: Michael Jones of Warragul with his winning entry, Approaching Storm, in the Artist with a Disability section at the Rotary Club of Korumburra’s 40th Annual Art Show.

eration Art Gallery in Korumburra.

The art show opening was officiated by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento and exhibited 240 pieces.

First prize went to Michael Jones of Warragul for Approaching Storm.

He recently held an exhibition at the Warragul Library and sold a number of works.

Second prize went to Graham Rees of Inverloch for Inverloch Jetty and third prize to Sandra Van Duffelen of Korumburra for Purple Wave.

Sandra and Graham work on their art at the Headway Wonthaggi Social Support Group.

Headway Gippsland supports people with an acquired brain injury and/or other disability to embrace their strengths and achieve their goals and is very proud of the achievements of these artists.

Talented lady: Sandra Van Duffelin of Korumburra entered Purple Wave in the Artist with a Disability category at the Rotary Club of Korumburra’s 40th Annual Art Show.

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Private and only minutes to town C

ONVENIENTLY located on the ever popular Garvies Road, Nerrena, this four bedroom home has plenty to offer.

The home has been extensively renovated and features a beautiful new kitchen with a large island bench stainless steel appliances and loads of cupboard space.

The kitchen/dining area has been opened up and is quite spacious overlooking the front yard and the acreage.

The separate lounge is heated by either a wood heater or a reverse cycle air conditioner.

Both bathrooms have been completely renovated and have neutral toning.

Outside there is a big outdoor entertaining area with built in bar and is a well sheltered area.

There is also a large double carport and a 20 by 30 lock up shed.

With bitumen road frontage to the front gate and only a hop, skip and a jump into town, what more could yyou ask for?

NERRENA 175 Garvies Road Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$465,000

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rounding a beautiful relaxing window view of the backyard and entertaining area.

All four bedrooms are located on the main level From the moment you open the front door you are greeted with features; from ornate cornice and cust- of the home, three queen sized with built in robes, omised drapes to some 12 foot ceilings and superb par- while the master bedroom with an ensuite and walk quetry flooring, this property has all those extra features in robe is at the opposite end with its own small sitting or study area. you can normally only dream of in a family home.

The upstairs open rumpus area is another magWith three main living areas, the large formal lounge with sunken floor was strategically designed nificent feature of this grand design, with an archito offer a grand feel upon entry; while the second and tectural vision in mind, the multi-angled cathedral third living can be completely open to create a large ceiling with highlight timber panelling and windows space for entertaining, or separated with the bi-fold bounce the light across the entire space.

This area is perfect for the children and could doors to allow for an extra sitting room or toy room.

The large family kitchen with stunning black easily be used as another oversized bedroom.

The country feel around this home is shown wood bench tops and cupboards has quality applithroughout in many different ways with timber dado ances, ample bench and storage space while surpanelling, simple but elegant heritage style bathrooms and amazing verandas wrapping around the entire home.

Welcome If the home itself is not impressive enough, let’s home. talk about size and space outside.

This magnificent property is situated on just over Wednesday 12noon - 3pm half an acre, with established gardens, a mixture of English and native mature shady trees; the perfect and Saturday 2pm - 4.30pm place to sit and relax on a lovely summer’s day. or by appointment 5952 2150 With an outside entertaining area, double garage 113-115 Parr Street, Leongatha for the cars, storage shed and ample room to access the entire backyard, this impressive property is ideally located in a lovely court only a hop, skip and jump from both the primary and secondary college.

LEONGATHA 10 Louise Simon Ct Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$640,000

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OCATED only 10 minutes from Inverloch and the school bus stop within walking distance from the property, makes this lifestyle property appealing to both families and retirees.

Offering uninterrupted inlet views, surrounded by lovely country this property located at 6 Sparks Road, is definitely worth an inspection for those looking for a tranquil lifestyle.

This sound brick veneer home offers 33 squares of comfortable living boasting views from every room from large double glazed windows.

Set on approximately 1.5 acres, the home has quality fixtures and fittings, attractive kitchen with butler’s pantry, breakfast bar and ample draw storage.

A large open plan living is complimented by a built in surround sound TV and quality craftsmanship wall unit.

Four generous size bedrooms, the main with large ensuite and walk in robe, plus a large study or fifth bedroom allows room for large or extended family or visitors, all with lovely views.

There is a large impressive billiard room or second living area with picture frame windows boasting water views, the perfect place to sit and relax and in the evening watch the sun go down.

Extra features include a six square double ga-

rage, a ducted vacuum system, ample water supply, three bathrooms , sweeping verandas and plenty of storage.

Inspection is highly recommended.

Next week’s open times are Saturday, March 5 from 12pm to 12.30pm and Saturday, March 8 from 12pm to 12.30pm.

The home will be open half an hour prior to auction.

The auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 11 at 11am unless sold prior.

See advert for further details.

AUCTION INVERLOCH

6 Sparks Road Mar 11 at 11am

Ray White Real Estate & Southcoast First National, Inverloch 5674 2255

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FRESH, modern and easy to maintain layout will put a smile on the faces of those downsizing, those looking to enter the property market, or the savvy investor keen to expand a property portfolio.

The home is well maintained and perfectly presented, step inside to be surprised.

The interior is light- filled and as new.

An open plan living room incorporates a generous defined kitchen, a dining room and sitting areas.

The sparkling kitchen is well equipped with a rangehood, a wall oven, electric hotplates, a breakfast bar, a pantry and a dishwasher.

Direct access from here out to a private, sunny and low maintenance courtyard is a delight, a restful outdoor place to enjoy.

The living room and hallway feature easy care bamboo flooring, other wet areas, and practical tiles.

The two bedrooms have soft neutral coloured carpets.

A large, modern two way bathroom with a sepa-

rate shower and bath provides convenient access from the main bedroom or from the hallway.

Further along the hallway is a separate toilet, a second bedroom and a generous laundry.

Additional features include split system air conditioning, neutral toned paintwork throughout, two ceiling fans, and single remote door garage with secure access through rear courtyard into the unit.

Priced to sell, make your plans a reality.

Inspect to appreciate all that is hidden behind the façade of this attractive unit.

LEONGATHA 3/64 Anderson St Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$187,000

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The ultimate country escape I

F you are looking for the perfect country escape where you can take in the natural landscape, sit amongst pretty gardens, work towards sustainable living and not have any neighbors for miles, then it doesn’t get any better than this delightfully restored country cottage home.

Set on 3.8 acres of flat to gently undulating land, this charming home includes four bedrooms, or three bedrooms and an office, a sunroom, modern bathroom, open plan kitchen or dining room, separate lounge and two toilets, one inside and one outside.

The home has been tastefully renovated and decorated and has a great country homely feel to it.

With lots of natural light, the kitchen comes with a Stanley combustion oven which is great for keeping the house warm as well and lovely timber bench tops.

Out back through the courtyard is a two room bungalow that makes the ideal studio, office location, great for guest accommodation or a teenager’s retreat.

With some additional tweaks and fittings it would also make a great bed and breakfast set up.

There is ample shedding available including a double car garage, two workshops, a garden shed

and woodshed plus an old chook shed.

The home sits in between beautiful garden surrounds, perm culture vegetable beds, lots of fruit, citrus and nut trees and a permanent creek running through the property with a bridge crossing.

This fantastic country get away is only eight kilometers to the beautiful beaches of Walkerville, 30 minutes to Shallow Inlet for fishing, 35 minutes to Inverloch, 25 minutes to Foster and 30 minutes to Leongatha.

And to top it off, everything has been done so just move in and enjoy the perks of country living.

These types of properties are highly sought after.

TARWIN LOWER 1220 BuffaloWaratah Road Elders Real Estate Leongatha Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083

$430,000

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OUTSTANDING CATTLE PROPERTY

OUTTRIM – SOUTH GIPPSLAND “Kisandra Downs”

490 acres on three titles T

HE property Kilbar currently operates as a renowned grazing operation and has been well known for many years for its capabilities of fattening cattle.

It is located approximately 10.5 kilometres from Leongatha, 17.6 kilometres from the Koonwarra sale yards and two hours from Melbourne.

The property is situated on rolling hills with outstanding river flats.

It is subdivided into 12 main paddocks and provides an outstanding carrying capacity suited to fattening bullocks but previously has run cows and calves.

The paddocks contain excellent fertiliser history.

There is a huge frontage to the Tarwin River estimated approximately 14 kilometres away and supported by numerous dams.

The main home has a three bedroom brick veneer with open plan living and a reverse cycle air conditioner.

A MAGNIFICENT LARGE HOLDING WITH FIRST CLASS IMPROVEMENTS IDEAL FOR A LARGE BEEF ENTERPRISE OR MAYBE DAIRY CONVERSION

859.3 ACRES - 347.75 ha CARRYING CAPACITY OF 400+ BREEDERS

Expressions of Interest Closing Thurs 23rd March 4pm unless sold prior

785 Inverloch-Outtrim Road • Gently undulating and heavy carrying cattle country with high rainfall • Excellent water supply with 53 Melbourne megalitre water licence and 10 dams – reticulated to (03) 9866 5588 entire property • Superb condition and functionality Matt Childs 0418 512 494 - 45 paddocks with excellent fencing and laneway system • Extensive pasture and fertilizer program Leongatha • Comfortable 4 bedroom residence • Quality farm Damien Minogue 0427 507 369 improvements - undercover steel cattle yards Michael Everard 0408 653 161 • Idyllic South Gippsland location.

The second home is a three bedroom weatherboard home also with a reverse cycle air conditioner.

Outbuildings include two heavy duty cattle yards, one partially concreted floor and under a roof.

There are also two large machinery sheds 120 metres by 60 metres and 60 metres by 30 metres.

This secure block of prime agricultural land in the heart of Gippsland is now being offered for sale.

Vendor Terms are available for an approved purchaser with one third of a deposit and no interest for 12 months. onths.

LEONGATHA NTH 190 Colbert and Grays Road Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Barry Redmond 0477 622 292

$6200 p/a

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One of the best T HIS builders own home is undoubtedly one of the best residential homes to come on the market in recent times.

Positioned on a quarter acre block, this stunning home offers four generous sized bedrooms with a full ensuite and a walk in robe to the master suite, a study with full complement of a home office, a central kitchen with a feature concrete waterfall bench top, a walk in pantry, a double sink with a servery window, soft close drawers, a 900 millimetre stove and more.

There are two separate lounge or living rooms plus an adjoining dining area.

The second bathroom will impress with a sepa-

rate bath and shower and a second toilet.

The laundry has loads of space with its own walk in linen room.

The home is appointed with quality fittings throughout, high clearance doors, soft close cavity sliders, square stop plaster, vaulted ceilings with solar passive north facing windows and so much more.

The large double garage has a drive through feature with a clearance of 2.45 metres to get your van to the back shed, ‘man cave’.

You will be impressed by the large outdoor undercover entertaining area which features a beautiful open fire place.

It is possible to go on all day about the features of this home, but you need to see it to appreciate it.

Call today to arrange an inspection.

LEONGATHA 24 Carr Avenue Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$675,000

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Delight senses at Welshpool

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ALL the senses can be delighted this weekend at the Welshpool and District Horticultural Society’s autumn flower show, and visitors can enjoy some retail IF you are looking to move to a new rental property with your four legged friend, consider creating therapy as well.

Renting with pets

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N the rolling and peaceful hills of Hallston, just 15 minutes drive from Leongatha, you will find Terraviva, a one hectare property.

Designed with perm culture principles and created with love.

Terraviva, Italian for living soil, is an eight year old Considine and Johnston built two bedroom or studio, open plan living home.

The property is north facing with double glazed windows and views into the garden, creating an extension of rooms that change with the seasons.

The home features a quality kitchen with Miele gas, an electric oven and granite bench tops.

The master bedroom has a walk in robe through to the main bathroom.

Along with a wood fire and a reverse cycle air conditioner, there is also solar hot water with a gas booster.

An excellent three car concreted garage, allows for ample storage along with wood sheds and garden shedding.

It is in the garden of Terraviva where the joys of feeding one’s soul begins.

More than 100 fruit, nut and berry trees are spread from the compact enclosed orchard to beyond into the garden.

Amongst the ornamental trees the autumn foliage offers shade and sun to this ever changing, evolving garden.

It’s a real delight for the chickens as they forage and till the earth rotating between sections of the garden, alongside the thriving vegetable garden.

The two separate paddocks complete with water for stock are ideal for a few sheep, cows or horses.

The views beyond the hills, the comfort and warmth of home, feed your mind, body and soul from the home and garden that is Terraviva.

To arrange a personal inspection please contact Irene Walker or Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha. p pp All inspections are strictlyy byy appointment.

HALLSTON Call for location SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 4033

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The show will be open to the public on Friday, March 10 from 1.30pm to 5pm and Saturday, March 11 from 10am to 4pm.

The hall will be ablaze with colour with dahlias, some as large as dinner plates, others like small balls, being the main drawcard.

Exhibitors will be vying for the Dahlia Society of Victoria Bronze Medallion. Roses and other cut flowers will add to the spectacle along with colourful vegetables and fruit, pot plants and spectacular floral arrangements.

Many flowers will delight the nose, especially the roses.

As for hearing, visitors are bound to meet a friend or two, and may share a cup of tea and a yummy treat, for the taste part. Gardeners do enjoy such common interests as growing and admiring plants.

As for the touch – visitors are welcome to the back room of the hall, where the now famous and huge plant stall will be.

Now is the time to be planting, with fairly regular rains so far this year.

Visitors will find a large range of plants, from ground covers to trees and plenty in between.

As a bonus there will be helpful experienced sales people who can assist in queries on what to plant where.

Many of the plants are not what you find in ordinary nurseries; some are very old fashioned like granny used to grow.

While at the show, guests are invited to vote by gold coin donation the public choice section.

The theme is down on the farm. The resulting funds will be donated to the Bennison Recreation Reserve, the home of the Corner Inlet Pony Club and Bennison Adult Riding Club.

It just happens the personality officially opening the show at 2pm on Friday is Deb Collins, the Corner Inlet Citizen of the Year and stalwart of these clubs.

Enquiries can be made to show secretary Fran Grylls on 5184 1376.

Perfect location: this is where artist John Carlson will place the sculpture, in the centre of Sunnyside Park in Loch.

Art to brighten Loch LOCH Arts Council met with local sculptor John Carlson on Saturday, February 11 to review the drawings and materials for the sculpture destined for Sunnyside Park.

Mr Carlson has taken his inspiration for the sculpture from farming, giant worms, native trees, thylacine prints and the Sunnyside Park logo.

Loch Arts Councils is very impressed with the design and themes he has chosen.

The sculpture will be constructed of a variety of materials such as glass, wood and various coloured and textured metals. Loch Arts Council will now proceed to negotiate with Loch Community Development Association and South Gippsland Shire Council for a planning permit.

a CV to show your potential landlord that you’re a responsible owner.

The RSPCA suggests including such information as: name, breed, age, council registration details, vaccination status, evidence of training, details of the pet’s grooming requirements, and mention if they are microchipped or desexed (a desexed cat, for example, is better behaved).

It may also be of benefit to include a reference from your regular vet or previous landlord. If appropriate, consider also offering an additional bond to give your landlord peace of mind.

Warm welcome: Deborah and Kevin Scott offer a friendly, family service.

A warm welcome is assured THE South Gippsland Boarding Kennels and Cattery offers secure accommodation in a beautiful rural garden setting.

Exercise times are factored in every morning and afternoon; rain, hail or shine.

Supervision of your pet is offered on a one on one basis with specials diets and medications if required based on your vets directions. This is included in the combined fee.

The boarding kennels and cattery are in a very central position being just five minutes from Inverloch on the Bass Highway.

Owned by Kevin and Deborah Scott, they’ll work hard to ensure the service they provide is very much family orientated.

You’ll find them at 7135 Bass Highway, Inverloch. Phone 5674 2246.

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Service stars at Happy Fish HAPPY Fish Aquarium in Leongatha has been operating for 13 years and in that time has developed a reputation for fantastic service and wonderful advice.

Owned by Obie Bronte, helped out by her daughter Isabeau and her good friend Kathy Campbell, the store has a real family like atmosphere.

Isabeau has been helping in the shop since she was eight years old and she knows her stuff when it comes to looking after fish and other pets.

Obie said she, Isabeau and Kathy all pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service.

“Our customers feel like they are coming into our home, rather than a shop. We provide a great, family like environment which our customers truly appreciate,” she said.

“We provide honest advice when it comes to successfully keeping fish.

“People come from a very wide area for our service and products.”

Obie said contrary to popular belief, goldfish do not live well in bowls and can be harder to keep than some tropical fish.

She said smaller, indoor tanks are much better suited to warm water fish.

“Once a tank has been set up, it should be left for four weeks before putting any fish in it. Goldfish actually do really well in farm troughs,” she said.

Apart from the day to day care of the fish, all a tropical fish tank needs is 10 minutes of maintenance once a month.

As well as fish, tanks, food, equipment and accessories for aquariums, Happy Fish also stocks reptile food, including frozen rodents and crickets.

Fish and tips: Isabeau Bronte from Happy Fish Aquarium in Leongatha is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to keeping fish and is happy to provide advice to customers.

The store also caters for other pet owners, with a comprehensive range of supplies for cats, dogs and other small animals, as well as animal related giftware.

In fact, the store had so much giftware, much if it is now featured in Bronte’s, just through the arcade from Happy Fish Aquarium.

“We needed more space so we expanded to

Bronte’s at the Bair Street end of the arcade,” Obie said.

While the giftware has a definite animal theme, the range continues to expand to suit the needs of customers.

In both stores, Obie and her team go above and beyond to make sure their customers leave happy.

Health benefits of pet ownership RESEARCH studies from around the world have found that pets may offer health benefits to their owners.

People who walk their dogs are seen by other people as friendly and approachable.

A study of patients waiting in dentist surgeries found that watching fish swim around in an aquarium is as effective at reducing stress as hypnosis.

Stroking and patting a pet can reduce the physiological indicators of stress, including high blood pressure.

The non-judgemental companionship and unconditional love offered by pets is known to have considerable mental health benefits for owners, including increased self esteem.

If you’re not very active, owning a dog could give you a very good reason to walk regularly.

Dog owners enjoy numerous health and social benefits by walking their dog a few times a week.

Benefits include improved cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, stronger muscles and bones (built up by walking regularly), and decreased stress.

A regular walk is vitally important for your pet’s health too.

Obesity in pets is associated with a number of medical complaints including osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and insulin resistance.

Most dogs need to be walked at least once each day, though some dogs, particularly very active dogs, may require more.

The breed of dog you have, as well as its level of fitness and age will also determine how long and how vigorous your walk should be.

A walk can make a dog very happy. They love to check out the sights and smells and will really look forward to spending time with you.

A dog that doesn’t receive sufficient exercise can easily become bored or destructive.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Win Grigoryan Brothers tickets THE Toora and Foster branches of the extremely proud of the festival’s growth Toora District Community Bank have over the last 10 years.

The 2017 festival will run across two big weekends: been supporters of the Prom Coast March 24 to 26 and March 31 to April 2. The program Seachange festival since 2007, and are is still being finalised, but a number of long established

String stars: the Grigoryan Brothers will bring their guitar magic to the Prom Coast Seachange Festival when they perform at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on March 25.

events are returning.

“It is a testament of the dedication from the current and past Seachange committees and to the community that continually supports the festival,” said Rob Liley, chairman of Promontory District Finance Group Ltd, the board that runs the Toora and District Community Bank Branch and Foster branch.

“For the 2017 festival we are pleased to sponsor the legendary Grigoryan Brothers. The brothers, currently touring Australia, are magnificent guitar players. It’s a real catch for the festival,” Mr Liley said.

If you are not familiar with their music, look at www.grigoryanbrothers.com.

The brothers have released six albums, four of which have been nominated for ARIA awards.

With their mix of classical with jazz, folk and contemporary music, this is a concert that is not to be missed.

The Grigoryan Brothers’ show is on Saturday, March 25 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Be there at 7.30pm for nibbles, show starting at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.promcoastseachangefestival.orgor Main Street Revelations Foster.

We’re part of the team.

We recognise that local clubs, projects and community groups are an important part of the community. That’s why we show our support in many different ways – like Supporting the Prom Coast Seachange Festival - Grigoryan Brothers Concert.

Drop into your nearest branch at Toora 5686 2000, Foster - 5682 2287 or Welshpool 5688 1051 to find out more.

bendigobank.com.au Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S48951-3 (332105_v2) (31/01/2017)

As sponsors, the Community Bank have been given two double passes to give away to lucky customers.

Come into either the Toora and District Community Bank Branch, 48 Stanley Street, Toora, Foster Branch, 68 Main Street Foster, or Welshpool Agency, 14 Main Street and with every transaction, between February 20 and March 16, you will receive an entry for your chance

to win a double pass to see the Grigoryan Brothers in concert at Foster.

Branch manager Rebecca Parker will draw the winning entries on March 17. Winners will be notified by phone.

Keep up-to-date will all festival news and program information via Prom Coast Seachange Festival’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages #SeachangeFestival.

Big performances ready for Seachange AS program events are confirmed and details added to the Prom Coast Seachange Festival website, so too ticketing and booking information is made available.

With just a little over five weeks until the first events kick-off, festival chair Deb Bray says many in the community, and from further afield, are busy with rehearsals and preparations.

“This is a key time for the festival committee and for those organising and running events. All are working hard to ensure there is an exciting program on offer, that showcases our local community and attracts both artists and visitors to the region,” she said.

The festival always provides a diverse range of events and this year’s list of performances offer a broad range of genres to choose from; music and dance to monologues and a fairytale cookbook.

World renowned guitar duo Slava and Leonard Grigoryan have confirmed the Prom Coast Seachange Festival as part of their 2017 tour schedule. Brought to you by Toora and Foster Community Bank and Welshpool Agency, the brother’s March 25 performance will present works from their latest release and pieces that take in classical, jazz and contemporary styles.

Waratah Hills Vineyard hosts Opera Australia’s Samantha Du Rennes on Friday, March 31. Samantha is described as having “the mesmerising voice of an angel” and will perform pieces from well loved shows, including opera and Broadway.

FAMDA is well into a busy rehearsal schedule for its big production, The Vagina Monologues.

Directed by Brad Beach, this spellbinding, funny and incredibly moving play is designed to be entertaining, informative and empowering – but, above all, it sends a strong message about violence against women.

The season is March 9 to 24, with the performance suitable for people aged 18 and over.

Singer, songwriter and poet Ian Bland of 3RRR fame, returns to the Seachange Festival to entertain au-

diences with his blend of insightful stories drawn from rural and urban Australia. Covering a diverse range of topics including the demise of suburban pubs, it seems fitting Ian’s March 24 performance is at the iconic Fish Creek Hotel.

Also at the hotel is the legendary Melbourne band The Clip Clop Club. Expect to laugh your head off during this hilarious and irreverent performance, and sing along with some great old tunes – think Ghostriders In The Sky and Rawhide. Book in for Sunday, March 26.

Fancy being the performer yourself? Channel your inner diva or muso and join in the fun at the Foster Golf Club’s Open Mic on March 26. Also playing will be the Ole Factory Band and The McCrackens and there is no need to book.

Local schools have already been contacted about a special performance offered by Regional Arts Victoria, The Fairytale Cookbook. The audience chooses the heroes and villains, helps cast the actors, and guides the hero safely (or dangerously!) through the adventure they have created.

Join us for the glittering Festival Ball with the Pearly Shells Big Band performing at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on April 1. Melbourne’s premier Jazz/Swing/RnB band, the Pearly Shells, has a classic style and a look reminiscent of the golden age of Ellington, Basie and Goodman.

Performing at Celia Rosser Gallery in Fish Creek on April 1 is Stephen McIntyre. One of Australia’s most distinguished pianists, and highly regarded worldwide, Stephen has performed as concerto soloist with all the major ABC orchestras. Tickets go on sale soon.

This is just a taste of what is to come. Booking information and ticketing will become progressively available on the festival website www. promcoastseachangefestival.org. The festival takes in two big weekends, March 24 to 26, and March 31 to April 2, but there are a number of events before, after and in between those dates, so check the website for details.

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Fun fete for all

LAST year saw the return of the St Laurence’s Parish and School Fete after a brief hiatus.

St Patrick’s spirit: St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, students from left, Liam, Tadgh and Raph are excited about their upcoming school fete.

It was a wonderful community day and the sheer numbers of people participating demonstrated there was local support for this fundraising event.

Held in late October last year, the inclement weather unfortunately saw the cancellation of all rides on the day.

This was the key impetus for the fete committee to search for a better time of the year.

After much discussion at planning meetings, it was decided the school trial holding a twilight fete earlier in the year, in the crossover time between the conclusion of summer sporting activities and those of the winter.

This year, the fete will be held from 3.30pm to 7.30pm on Friday, March 17. This date coincides with St Patrick’s Day so a focus on green will be a highlight.

The fete is a key way for all the St Laurence’s school and parish families to come together and share their time, talent and treasures with the rest of the community.

The fete fosters positive relationships in the wider community.

It is also a great time to pick up a bargain, share in some wonderful foods and crafts and let the children run free and burn up their energy on a number of rides and activities.

Children will get an opportunity to purchase ride bands which enables them free turns of jumping castles, go karts, bungee run, and mini golf as well as access to the barn yard buddies and animal demonstrations.

Other fete favorites will be balloon animals and face painting by Luke and Kim Geddes, a photo booth and build-a-bun from Bakers Delight.

Inside the large hall will be the ever popular spinning wheel and some craft stalls, raffles and some craft.

Children and kids at heart can also try their skill at the sideshow alley activities, including the ever popular chocolate bed.

There will also be a silent auction for various larger goods and services including accommodation, a trailer load of wood and carpenter for a day thanks to Leongatha building firm Considine and Johnstone.

Towards the end of the evening, the major raffle will be drawn.

Tickets are available through the school and parish offices.

The fete committee is very grateful to local businesses for their generous support.

Given the new twilight time, a focus on providing different foods will be a priority, with a variety of food trucks attending to tempt every palate.

The Leongatha Lions Club will be running a hot food barbecue, Catholic Women’s League will providing delicious baked goods, Devonshire teas, sandwiches, hot potatoes and desserts.

Hot quality coffee will also be on hand from the mobile coffee van.

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Lady Nelson launched at Churchill Island THE Lady Nelson has returned to Churchill Island almost 216 years after her initial arrival under the command of Lieutenant James Grant in 1801, although her crew will be significantly smaller this time around.

A beautifully detailed 1:24 scale model of the Lady Nelson was launched at Churchill Island Heritage Farm on February 23 in a much anticipated event attended by members of the Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. (FOCIS) and model builder David Lumsden.

FOCIS president David Maunders said, “We are very fortunate to have someone of David’s expertise build this model which has taken him

hundreds of hours to complete. FOCIS has contributed with many of the materials, and David has very kindly donated his time in the construction of this wonderful replica.”

Mr Lumsden built his first model of the Lady Nelson 27 years ago using plans he drew himself. “Now that professionally drawn plans have become available, I have been able to use a combination of these plans with my original drawings to guide the construction of this model,” he said.

“Extensive research was still required to make informed guesses about aspects including the colour of the hull and placement of the long boats.

“I really enjoy the research elements of model

making. I become immersed in the history of a ship and the people who sailed her.”

The Lady Nelson had a colourful career, becoming the first colonial vessel to chart Port Phillip Bay in 1802. She accompanied Captain Matthew Flinders to explore the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef, and was later involved in the evacuation of the first Port Phillip settlement, and the transfer of the Norfolk Island penal settlement to Hobart.

The Lady Nelson was finally posted as a supply ship to the settlements on Melville and Bathurst islands until she was seized by pirates on Timor and destroyed in 1825.

The model is set to be on permanent display at Churchill Island Heritage Farm.

Remembering history: from left, Friends of Churchill Island Society president David Maunders with David Lumsden, the builder of the model of the Lady Nelson model to be on display at Churchill Island Heritage Farm.

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Trade cattle rises of 25c/kg stand out THERE were approximately 1000 export and 200 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 400 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a solid market. Quality was mixed with a more limited but good selection of grown steers and trade cattle on offer while there were a few more well finished heavy beef cows without too much age.

Trade cattle sold 5c to 10c dearer for most with some isolated sales up to 25c/kg dearer. Grown steers and bullocks sold from firm to a few cents dearer. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers gained 2c/kg.

Cows sold a few cents cheaper for the heavy dairy lines while the well covered beef cows sold up to 15c/kg dearer with a few younger lots pushing the average. Overall cows averaged firm. Heavy weight bulls eased 5c to 15c/kg.

Vealers suited to butchers sold from 339c to 365c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 318c and 360c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 300c and 356c/kg.

Grown steers made from 305c to 336c/kg. Bullocks sold from 300c to 318c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers made between 268c and 310c/kg.

Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers sold between 248c and 310c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 160c to 211c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 188c to 265c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls made between 245c and 274c with the dairy lots between 225c and 252c/kg.

The next sale draw - March 8: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Rodwells, 3. Elders, 4. SEJ, 5. Landmark, 6. Alex Scott & Staff.

Sheep sale Wednesday, March 8 at 12pm (fortnightly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, March 1 BULLOCKS 3 Hurstdale Pty Ltd, Tarwin 10 D. Shandley, Pakenham 1 P. Walsh, Warragul 1 G. & S. Admans, Nyora 5 D. & C. Roberts, Foster 2 D. & H. Bassed, Waratah North 16 Moo Ridge

566.7kg 619.0kg 655.0kg 605.0kg 578.0kg 587.5kg 567.2kg

328.6 320.0 320.0 320.0 320.0 320.0 320.0

$1862.07 $1980.80 $2096.00 $1936.00 $1849.60 $1880.00 $1815.00

STEERS 1 Keira, Zahli & Logan Dixon, Loch 3 Nimmitybel P. Co., Jeetho 1 Katelea Past, Toora 1 G. & M. Lomagno, Leongatha Sth 1 C. Watsford, Mardan 1 P. & G. Johnston, Leongatha Sth 2 G. & M. Lomagno, Leongatha Sth

435.0kg 450.0kg 410.0kg 320.0kg 335.0kg 370.0kg 357.5kg

363.6 360.0 359.2 353.6 347.6 346.6 345.0

$1581.66 $1620.00 $1472.72 $1131.52 $1164.46 $1282.42 $1233.38

HEIFERS 1 M. Hyland, Officer 1 P. & G. Johnston, Leongatha Sth

345.0kg 365.2 $1259.94 315.0kg 358.6 $1129.59

1 4 2 1

G. & M. Lomagno, Leongatha Sth J. & M. White, French Island J.D. White, French Island W.J. Sheers, Mirboo

COWS 1 H. & D. Bolding, Lance Creek 1 A.C. Grabham, Kongwak 2 P. & G. Haymes, Devon 3 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 4 Jasmel Nominees, Tarwin South 1 M. & C. Stone, Stony Creek

365.0kg 332.5kg 320.0kg 385.0kg

355.0 354.6 350.0 349.6

$1295.75 $1179.05 $1120.00 $1345.96

615.0kg 710.0kg 542.5kg 593.3kg 626.3kg 580.0kg

264.6 263.6 255.6 255.6 255.6 255.6

$1627.29 $1871.56 $1386.63 $1516.56 $1600.70 $1482.48

BULLS 1 R. & H. Harrison, Korumburra 805.0kg 273.6 $2202.48 1 S. Conway, Traralgon 950.0kg 270.0 $2565.00 1 Gilmour & Bourchier, Loy Yang 1020.0kg 270.0 $2754.00 1 McGauren Past Co, Rosedale 1150.0kg 265.0 $3047.50 1 Jasmel Nominees, Tarwin South 940.0kg 263.6 $2477.84 1 JJF Holdings, Glengarry 885.0kg 257.6 $2279.76

VLE store sale Thursday, March 2 Steers: D. & D. Blum, Almurta, 3 x $1700; P.L. & M.A. Chisholm, Archies Creek, 20 x $1640; R.J. & S.M. Hardy, Hallston, 2 x $1610; G. & H. Little, 5 x $1610; R.G. & L.R. Gray, Mardan, 16 x $1590; N. Belcher, Woodside, 17 x $1560.

Heifers: F.S. Wilson, Nerrena, 1 x $1480; J. Gal, 4 x $1365; S.N. Bare, Hallston, 12 x $1325; P. Milnes & F. Fleming, Wonthaggi, 1 x $1300; D. Coric, Nerrena, 1 x $1290; G.S. & J. Tuckett, Woodside, 16 x $1280.

Cows: B. Ritchie, Glengarry, 1 x $1300.

Cows and calves: K. Smolenaars, Stratford, 6 x $2550; Paddy Brand, M. Watts, 2 x $2350; R. & R.L. Hancock, Fish Creek, 2 x $2290; R.J. Harris, Korumburra South, 2 x $2060; D. Wrench, Outtrim, 1 x $1900; R.A. & S.J. Clark, Hallston, 3 x $1870.

Quad safety rebates zoom past $1m THE Victorian Farmers Federation has handed out more than $1 million in safety rebates since October for the Quad Bike Safety Rebate Scheme.

The $6 million State Government program, jointly managed by the farmer group and WorkSafe Victoria, aims to improve farm safety by offering a rebate to primary producers who fit operator protection devices (OPDs) to their quad bikes.

VFF vice president Brett Hosking urged people to take advantage of the program before the money runs out.

“With $1 million already spent on the program it’s not going to last very long, so you better get in quick if you want to fit an OPD or upgrade to a safer vehicle,” Mr Hosking said.

According to WorkSafe, almost 30 percent of workplace deaths in Victoria occur on farms.

“Ten farmers every week are injured seriously enough to make a worker’s compensation claim,” Mr Hosking said.

All rebates will be available for a period of two years or until the funds are exhausted.

Farmers can tap into the VFF’s www.bequadsafe. com.au website to claim up to $1200 (GST exempt) in rebates on OPDs, side-by-side (SSV) and other alternate vehicles.

“The scheme is open to all farmers and we’re hoping to process more than 5,000 applications over the lifetime of the program,” Mr Hosking said.

Further information is available by calling the VFF on 1300 945 030 or emailing bequadsafe@vff.org.au.

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Farming Insight Innovation: Steve and Mal Garnham, dairy farmers from Nyora, with Leongatha Rabobank branch manager Russell Mann, attended the pasture innovation evening in the Leongatha last Wednesday.

Farmers benefit from pasture evening GIPPSLAND dairy farmers were at the forefront of a farming innovation evening in Leongatha last Wednesday.

The event featured leading pasture researcher Brian Patchett, Rabobank dairy analyst Michael Harvey and dairy farmer and pasture agronomist Peter Notman.

More than 300 dairy farmers attended two evenings in Leongatha and in Warrnambool, hearing from pasture researcher Brian Patchett about some of the latest developments in the use of plant endophytes, otherwise known as plant fungi, to protect pastures from pests.

Dr Patchett, innovations and technology development manager for the New Zealand based Cropmark Seeds, told the pasture innovation evening in Leongatha about Cropmark’s latest plant varieties that include Barrier perennial ryegrass variety with pest-repellent endophyte.

“With endophytes, we have an opportunity to protect plants in an environmentally sustainable way,” Dr Patchett said.

He said endophyte fungi grew on plants in a symbiotic relationship, protecting them from pests such as field crickets, drought and other environmental issues.

Peter Notman, whose company Notman Pasture Seeds has worked closely with the development, said the Barrier forage grass was for use where insect pests are a serious threat to the productivity and persistence of pastures.

“We’ve seen the Barrier tolerate insect attack in paddocks traditionally destroyed by insect pests in the past. It’s also been highly palatable,” Mr Notman said.

“We normally sow the Barrier at 35kilograms, and recommend it be sown in one or two paddocks maximum.”

As part of the symbiotic relationship, the plant provides the endophyte with nutrition.

The endophytes are transferred from one generation of a plant to the next not by soil or air, but by infecting the plant’s seed.

Dr Patchett said seed varieties with endophytes, mainly in perennial ryegrass, had been sold commercially for about 20 years.

Cropmark has developed a market niche with endophytes that produced the loline alkaloid, which deterred pests but was not toxic to livestock.

The loline producing endophytes could deter a wide range of insects, including field crickets, African black beetle adults and larvae and red-headed cockchafer.

“The endophytes protect from root eating insects and foliage eating insects,” Dr Patchett said.

He said his company was continuing to collect endophytes that deterred insects but were good for livestock consumption. The naturally occurring endophytes had evolved with grasses over the past 50 million years or so, Dr Patchett said.

Adam Fisher of Notman Seeds said the tough time in the dairy industry has seen farmers place a stronger focus on pasture productivity and persistence.

“If you haven’t got good pasture, you cannot grow good home grown feed,” Mr Fisher said.

“And good home grown feed is the cheapest source of feed.”

Leading industry dairy analyst Michael Harvey from Rabobank said after a year to forget, 2017 should see a return to profitability.

“In 2017 we should see a better open/full year price, favourable input prices and greater competition for milk,” he said.

Farmers’ discussion: dairy farmer Chris Griddin from Westbury and beef farmer Gary Owen from Budgeree learnt more about pasture at the innovation evening in Leongatha on Wednesday.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at: 24 Lower Gordon Street, Korumburra VIC 3950 being L2 PS714074P Parish of Korumburra.

The application is for a permit to: Subdivision of the land into 23 lots.

The applicant for the permit is: Beveridge Williams & Co Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 2016/336.

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the Responsible Authority - South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953, Telephone: 5662 9200. This can be done during office hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge.

Applications are also available to be viewed on Council's Website at www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing • include the reasons for the objection and • state how the objector would be affected.

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LG WASHING machine, 5.5kg, as new, $450. Ph: 0437-610223.

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 20 week old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, March 12, $21 each. 0438832535.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

SMALL square bales, $7. Ph: 0417-563033.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

Part Time shifts; Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Successful applicants will possess: • Aged Care cooking experience is an advantage • A minimum of a Cert 4 in commercial cookery / preferably be trade qualified • Competencies in HLTFS 207C, HLTFS 309C, HLTFS 310C or state equivalent • Knowledge of relevant regulatory bodies, legislative requirements including local council and state government • Sound knowledge of texture, modified food and fluid Applications to: Alison Snell – Facility Manager 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North VIC 3871 mirboonorthfm@acsagroup.com.au *All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police check* Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

meetings

PULLETS Wednesday, March 22 Commercial crossbreds Vaccinated 14wk (Black Red White) $18.50 12wk (Isa Brown) $17.50 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha 11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BLACK FACED Suffolk rams, 7 months, ready to work, 6 available, priced from $400. Wild Dog Valley Suffolks, 5668-9209.

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

lost STOLEN DOG - Indy, 6 month old female, tan and white Jack Russell.

Stolen Thursday afternoon, February 23 from Bass Highway, Inverloch. Substantial reward for information leading to a prosecution or the return of the dog.

Ph: 5606-8326, 0468862685 or contact Wonthaggi Police.

used vehicles NISSAN Patrol 4.2 lt diesel ute, 1999, long range tanks, $175,000km, manual, excellent condition, PRP561, $26,000.

Ph: 5674-2929, 0427742929.

meetings

Walkerville Blue Water Boating and Angling Club

6.30pm at the Walkerville Hall

business opportunities

business opportunities

What can we expect from you as a Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse? x Be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA. x Post Grad in Gerontology, dementia or palliative care desirable x Have a passion for Aged Care and ideally previous experience in a similar role. x The ability to work various shifts including night shift.

What can we expect from you as an Assistant in Nursing? x Certi cate III in Aged Care x Must have a minimum 12 month’s experience working as an AIN within Aged Care x Ability to work weekends essential x Adaptable to change and enjoys working in a team environment To apply please email a copy of your CV to Wendy.Mancuso@opalagedcare.com.au, alternatively please feel free to drop a copy of your CV into the home directly or give them a call on 03 5674 1700!

wanted

CARS WANTED CASH FOR CARS All makes and models 2003 onwards Call Rob 0419 218 277

thanks

marriage celebrant

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

MICHAEL and Sarah would like to thank Joy and Greg Robb for their enormous support for our wedding. You are the best parents (in law)! We could not have done it without you.

Thanks to your help we (and our guests!) had an unforgettable weekend in Waratah Bay and afterwards at the Prom.

Lots of love from Hamburg, Germany!

bereavement thanks HELLIWELL - Gwen.

17.11.25 - 12.2.17.

Dorothy, Joy, Anne, Pam and families would like to sincerely thank you all for your kind thoughts and expressions of sympathy for the passing of our wonderful mother.

Thank you for your love and friendship over the past weeks and also throughout mum’s life.

We loved her very much and we will all miss her greatly.

johanne4@bigpond.com

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

deaths KERR - Peter.

The committee of the Woorayl Golf Club and its members would like to pass on sincere condolences to the family of Peter Kerr, long serving past member and supporter of the club over many years.

Paul & Margaret Beck Proprietors

Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available

Opal Seahaven, Inverloch is currently recruiting!

What can we offer you? x Ongoing career progression with a large, growing organisation x Competitive hourly rates x Various shifts available x Great work/life balance

deaths TUFF Graeme Desmond.

5.11.1942 - 26.2.2017.

Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Loving husband of Lorna.

Beloved father, fatherin-law and Poppy of Natalie and Brad, Stephen and Laura, Kinesha, Mackenna and baby Tuff.

Son of Bess and Des Tuff (both dec).

Brother of Brian, Marlene, Wendy, Sharyn and families.

We had 47 years of marriage, with times of great joy, as well as some challenges, but we succeeded.

Sleep soundly in the garden of peace, till we meet again.

Your loving wife.

TUFF Graeme Desmond.

5.11.1942 - 26.2.2017.

Passed away peacefully, after a very short illness, at Leongatha Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Dad, Pop, Poppy.

Well....... where do we start.

What an amazing, caring, thoughtful and generous man you were. Always helping out others and giving or lending your time.

From making pikelets at Koorooman or at LCC, to guiding people with their gardens and giving away plants, vegies, cooking or anything else in between.

Whenever you visited or we visited you, we never ever left empty handed. A jar or two of jam or relish, or maybe some freshly baked muffins for the kids. And sometimes a fruit pie for the freezer.

Thank you for everything that you have done for us, it really means more to us than you will ever know.

We love you so very much, with wonderful memories, for us to treasure forever.

Keep on cooking your specialities and we know the gardens up there will be beautiful, because they now have you to keep them so.

We’re going to miss that big laugh or yours. So keep on laughing and telling your jokes.

Rest peacefully Dad. Your loving family Nat (Min), Brad, Kinesha and Mackenna. XXXX TUFF - Graeme.

Dearly loved “Big Brother” of Sharyn.

Brother-in-law of Callie.

Uncle to Michaela, Chris, Koh and Hunter.

Graeme you are missed each and every day for you were someone special who meant more than words can say - Little Sister.

TUFF - Graeme.

In memory of our dearest friend Tuffy. We recall many years of fun and good times touring The High Country and dinners at the pub. We will miss him.

Love and sympathy to our dear friend Lorna and the family.

Joan and Geoff.

Joy and Jim.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses/Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing to join our fantastic team!

bereavement thanks McFARLANE - Digger.

Lorna, Margaret, Robert and Rhonda would like to thank everyone for their kindness with the passing of our dear husband, father, fatherin-law, pop and great grand pop Digger.

A big thank you to Wendy for a great job, Ray Sullivan and the friends that went a bit further.

Thanks to Meeniyan Hotel for a great spread.

AGM Contact Dale Sartori 0438 413 297 All welcome

Located in Inverloch in the Bass Coast Shire, at Opal Seahaven our focus is always on providing a friendly and inviting atmosphere for all our residents and families.

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

Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au

Business Opportunity Continuing to grow our Facilities Services business we currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, initiative driven, person who would like to be in control of their own business.

We are looking for someone who has a passion and drive to be successful, that can work with the values of our business and be committed to delivering a quality service to our customers.

The opportunity exists in the Leongatha area initially in the cleaning services area and will require someone who has: • Well-developed interpersonal skills, as well as a positive proactive attitude; • Have a strong work ethic; • Be passionate about wanting to be successful in your own business development, wanting to learn and have good problem solving skills.

• An eye for detail and ability to communicate well is vitally important.

• Ability to develop a team.

To apply, please forward your application including resumé and covering letter to hr@danihers.com.au All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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Ken farewells Bendigo Bank KEN Lester will retire as manager of the Bendigo Bank’s Leongatha branch

after a distinguished career of 35 years.

He has managed the Leongatha branch for the past

25 years and will retire on March 15.

Mr Lester began with Compass Building Society, which was later merged

with Bendigo Building Society, and later obtained a banking licence to become the Bendigo Bank.

Under Mr Lester’s management, the branch has grown from small beginnings to now having more than 5000 customers and is one of the premier branches of the bank.

The branch is now made up of eight staff, as well as a further five business banking staff. Insurance and financial planning staff are also available at the Leongatha branch.

Banking has experienced many changes and challengers over the past 35

years and Mr Lester has led his team through this period in adapting to the changing environment.

To the many staff who have worked with him at Leongatha, to branch managers at other branches, and to the leadership team at region and state offices, Mr Lester will be remembered for his integrity, enthusiasm, professionalism, commitment, willingness to hand a colleague, and for the excellent service and knowledge he gave to clients.

He is looking forward to enjoying time with his family, his sporting interests and travelling.

Time for change: Ken Lester will retire as branch manager of the Bendigo Bank, Leongatha, on March 15.

Council tackles waste SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has developed a new draft Waste Management Strategy 2016-2021to guide its waste management activities for the next five years.

Big business: Burra Foods manager Glenn Falcke was the guest speaker at the Korumburra Rotary Club’s recent meeting.

He spoke about the dairy industry and the products Burra is manufacturing for local and export markets.

Burra Foods’ major shareholder now is the Inner Mongolia Fuyan Farming Co Ltd (Fuyan), a company operating with large feedlot dairies in the northern provinces of China to provide milk to dairy processors in those provinces.

The event was a combined dinner meeting in Korumburra with the Leongatha and Inverloch Rotary clubs. Mr Falcke is also a member of Korumburra Rotary.

The new draft document was developed after a review of the existing Waste Management Strategy 2011-2021, which identified many of the recommended actions of the strategy had been implemented or were no longer relevant.

The new strategy reinforces council’s commitment to provide sustainable solutions for the collection, disposal and resource recovery from waste generated within South Gippsland Shire.

Developed by council’s waste management team, the strategy ways to reduce waste to landfill and increase the recovery of materials for recycling, council’s sustainability coordinator Geoff McKinnon said.

“The waste management industry is rapidly changing and actions within this strategy have been developed

with consideration of current waste management practices, and likely potential changes that may occur in the waste industry during the timeframe of the document,” he said.

The provision of waste management services, including landfill construction, operation, rehabilitation and aftercare, transfer stations management, kerbside garbage, recycling and green waste collection services, public litter and recycling bin services, hard waste collection and other waste management activities accounts for, on average, more than $4 million of council’s annual budget.

The draft strategy is now open for public comment until March 31. The document can be downloaded from council’s website while hard copies are available for viewing at the council offices and at libraries across the shire. Submissions can be made via council’s website or in writing to Waste Management Strategy, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953.

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New season: junior footy is set to start up in April.

New major partner for junior footy JUNIOR football in South Gippsland has a new major partner in the Bendigo Community Bank.

The San Remo, Cowes and Grantville and District branches have signed on as naming rights sponsor of the newly rebranded Bendigo Community Bank Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition.

“When the opportunity arose to support the newly formed competition, our Board jumped at the chance to be involved,” branch manager Michael Scott said.

“Supporting children and keeping them active in our community is a big focus for us and we see this

partnership as a perfect fit. We have already contributed nearly $3m to various groups and clubs and we look forward to this new partnership being a long and successful one.”

The competition will feature four grades of football this year – Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and youth girls (13-18 years) – with more than 400 South Gippsland children expected to participate throughout the season.

The news comes on the back of the successful launch of a new AFL Gippsland McDonald’s Junior Academy and St Kilda Football Club’s two day Australia Post AFL Community Camp that provided more than 800 students with an op-

portunity to engage in football activities.

Competition committee of management chair Noel Burrell said the partnership with Bendigo Community Bank was an exciting opportunity for the new look competition.

“It has been a very exciting few months for junior footy in South Gippsland and Bendigo Community Bank’s support will go a long way to ensuring that development continues,” Burrell said.

“The start of the season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to seeing it all come together and more boys and girls pulling on the boots and having a kick.”

The Bendigo Community Bank

Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition is set to kick off in April, with a season fixture expected to be finalised soon.

The competition also has a new Facebook page and website, which can be visited at www.southerngippslandjfc. sportingpulse.net

Extended benches for Gippsland seniors GIPPSLAND League senior football teams will be permitted to run with an additional interchange player this season.

Member clubs voted to increase the maximum number of interchange players for senior teams from three to four earlier this year, with the move officially ratified at a special general meeting at Morwell Football Netball Club on Wednesday night.

The league was one of only four of the 17 AFL Victoria Premier Community

Competitions not to permit the use of 22 players for senior football in 2016.

The move will bring the league in line with the majority of AFL Victoria’s Premier Football Competitions and give players more opportunity to play at the highest level in Gippsland.

The motion was put forward in 2016 but was narrowly defeated.

It was raised again at the Annual General Meeting last December, but at the request of the clubs was sent back to the league for rewording before passing by a simple majority vote.

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Great season opener for pony club BERRYS Creek Pony Club has had a fantastic start to the year with two well attended rallies at the club grounds.

Fun, informative instructors Kellie van den Burg and Janine Bullock have helped members improve their dressage and jumping through a variety of activities and all riders have made great progress.

The club is putting together a team for the Inter Zone Horse Trials which are held in May at the state grounds in Gladysdale. Riders need to qualify by competing in at least two horse trials successfully in the six months prior.

The April rally will see members competing at the horse trials held at Meeniyan Pony Club grounds, which promises to be a challenging local event.

In form: Alicia Marshman is pictured jumping Prince at a rally in February. She was instructed by Kellie van den Burg.

U9 girls: from left, Chelsea Dalton, Natasha Allen, Sybil Purtle, Camryn McKenzie and Riahn Hawthorne had a great season at Wonthaggi little athletics.

Wonthaggi sees out little athletics season

Centre record holders: U7 boys’ Jacoa Cameron, U15 boys’ Paul McKeown and U11 girls’ THE last meet for the season was a fun Isabella Grimley impressed at little athletics last week.

• Leongatha Little Athletics

Centre records smashed THIS week the club was lucky with the weather conditions and had 138 athletes participate.

U10 boys: Aydan Williams, Connor Richards and Fletcher McLennan take flight over the hurdles.

These athletes achieved 258 personal bests and breaking four more centre records.

Centre Records for this week were awarded to: U6B: Zeb Anderson, long jump U13G: Rebecca McKeown, long jump U15B: Paul McKeown, 70m and 200m.

Parents and athletes are reminded there is a twilight competition this Thursday, March 9, starting at 5:30pm (no competition meet Saturday, March 11).

The barbecue and canteen will be operating for those who would like to have dinner.

On March 11 and 12, the club is proud to have some of the athletes participate at State Track and Field Championships at Lakeside, Albert Park.

The entire Leongatha Little Athletics Club would like to wish them all the best of luck.

Can parents please put the following dates in their diaries: Saturday, March 18, is the final competition meet.

Friday, March 24, will be the presentation night at Leongatha Primary School starting at 7pm.

morning with 104 athletes turning out for the meet.

Archie Terlich did well to break the Under 10 Boys 1100m walk record to set a new time of 7:01.96.

As the season draws to an end the club would like to remind all families of the presentation evening to be held on Friday, April 7.

Next week is the State Championships in Melbourne at Lakeside Stadium. Good luck to the 14 athletes who will be competing at this challenging level of competition.

Outstanding performances for this last week are as follows: 4PBs: U13B: Will Carter, Triple Jump, 1500m walk, Discus and 400m 3PBs: U8B: Archie Moore, 200m, Discus and Triple Jump U8G: Amelia Fletcher, Turbo Javelin, Discus and 400m U9B: Jeremy Kelly and Joshua Gallyot, Long Jump, Turbo Javelin and 1100m walk U9G: Camryn McKenzie and Riahn Hawthorne, Long Jump, 400m and 100m walk U10B: Archie Terlich, 1100m walk, Long Jump and 400m U12B: Kade Rigby, Shot Put, High Jump and Race: Mollie-Valentine Ransom ran in the 400m.

1500m walk.

Michelle Harris is back with GippSport MICHELLE Harris is back working for GippSport as a program coordinator.

She is based in the Inverloch office and is replacing Daniel Poynton, who has been seconded to Sport and Recreation Victoria (based in Traralgon) for six months.

She will share the office at the Inverloch Hub with Gene Parini and work fulltime.

Michelle’s work will revolve around inclusive sporting club support, women in sport, the

VicHealth Regional Sport Program and the Good Sports program. She is no stranger to GippSport having had a six month stint in 2013.

Michelle is a very active sporting participant and administrator who will be well known to many clubs in the area.

She has also worked closely with many clubs in a consultancy role with special skills in strategic and business planning.

GippSport certainly hopes clubs will take ad- U9 boys: from left, Sonny Rivers, Tyler Duell, Riley Rutland, Joshua Gallyot, Harvey Smith, vantage of Michelle’s presence. front, Jake Marotta and Jeremy Kelly enjoyed the final little athletics meet on Saturday.

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thestar.com.au • South Gippsland Division Swimming 2017

Swimmers qualify for regionals PRIMARY schools from around the region competed against each other in the South Gippsland Division swimming at the Korumburra pool last Thursday.

Competitive: 12 and 13 year old girls butterfly champions Matilda Grace, first place from Cowes Primary School, Ebony Donohue, second place from Inverloch Primary School and Coco Stafford, third place from Newhaven College.

Below, Made a splash: 11 year old girls 50 metre butterfly winners Belinda Baird, first place from Cowes Primary School and Jaelina Kiley, second place from Newhaven College.

Leongatha Primary, Poowong Primary, St Laurence Primary, Newhaven College, Mirboo North Primary, Foster Primary, St Joseph’s Wonthaggi Primary, Cowes Primary and Inverloch Primary School all participated.

Children who won first place were selected to go through to regional swimming which is the next round.

Congratulations to all the swimmers who qualified to swim in the next round.

Solid win: Girls freestyle relay winners Milla Laub, Maddy Douglas, Willow Carr and Ruby McCartney from Inverloch Primary School.

Tough competitor: Luke Muir represented South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club in the Victorian Sprint Championships recently.

Bass swimmers make a splash

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

At Point Lonsdale

MARCH Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

8 WED

9 THUR

10 FRI

11 SAT

12 SUN

13 MON

14 TUE

0112 0737 1340 2058

0.60 1.41 0.27 1.41

0203 0836 1436 2207

0.67 1.34 0.34 1.37

0307 0951 1547 2315

0.72 1.29 0.41 1.37

0430 1112 1710

0.72 1.28 0.44

0019 0553 1225 1824

1.40 0.66 1.32 0.44

0118 0701 1330 1926

1.45 0.57 1.40 0.42

0209 0757 1428 2016

1.50 0.47 1.47 0.41

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

TWENTY swimmers from the South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club attended the Victorian Sprint Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on February 10 and 11.

This included seven new swimmers to the club’s state team; Hayley Wight, Josh Wight, Belinda Baird, Oscar Hughes, Trinity O’Keefe, Cooper Quaife and Matilda Grace.

The heats were held on Saturday with the swimmers taking big chunks of time off their previous personal bests.

Special mentions went to Josh Wight and Nicolette Wight; both came very close to making finals.

Josh Wight finished 13th in the 50m butterfly in his first year swimming with the club.

Nicolette finished 15th (second 10 year old) in the 50m backstroke as a 10 year old competing in the 11 and Under.

Lily Robinson, Nathan Foote and Locke DeGaris made it through to the finals on the Sunday.

With a close field of swimmers it was going to take a big swim to move up or hold their place in the rankings.

All three swimmers responded with all doing personal bests; Lily Robinson, 50m breaststroke, silver; Locke DeGaris, 50m backstroke bronze; Nathan Foote, 50m Backstroke, fifth.

On February 18, the club had 66 swimmers attend the All Junior meet at the Warragul Leisure Centre.

The weather wasn’t the best but the enthusiasm of the swimmers definitely made up for it.

We were lucky enough to experience the Warragul Outdoor 50m pool being used for the first time and it did not disappoint. The water was warm and the swimmers would much rather have been in the pool than out in the chilly weather.

The fantastic results of the day included approximately 22 swimmers in close to 50 events, qualifying for the semi finals/finals at MSAC on March 18 and 19.

A number of swimmers are starting to see success for the first time recently due to their hard work; gorgeous 8 and Unders’ Josh Hunt, Hugh Munro and Rahni Matheson, Will Carter, Max Hoise and Angus Baird. There was a huge amount of personal bests on the day, which was great to see.

Many of the South Gippsland Bass swimmers have been representing their local schools at the district swimming competitions, breaking records and progressing to the higher levels of representation.

The Gippsland Championships will be held this weekend which the team is very excited about.

For more information about the club, please contact our head coach Dylan Muir on 0400 032 734.

Champions: nine and 10 year old boys butterfly competitors from left, Oscar Hughes first place from St Joseph’s Primary School in Wonthaggi, Mostyn Lumedn from Cowes Primary second place, Hugh Munro third place from Leongatha Primary and Isaac Bolge fourth place from Leongatha Primary School.

Local baseball team THE South Gippsland Miners baseball juniors range in age from as young as four years old to 15 years old.

The players had their training at the Leongatha Secondary College oval on Sunday morning.

The four to seven year olds play tee ball which is a great introduction to the game of baseball allowing children between those ages a chance to ease into the sport without having to concern themselves with hitting a ball being thrown in their direction straight off the bat.

Seven to 13 year olds play in the Under 13’s competition.

The 13 and a half to 15 year olds play

in the Under 15’s competition but we can apply for dispensation for some of the kids to play seniors younger if they seem comfortable.

All the children are coached by experienced players who have knowledge of the game.

Juniors playing seniors will be well taken care of by senior team mates and welcomed with open arms by current playing group.

There are also senior teams and all ages are welcome.

Anyone who is interested in giving baseball a go contact Barry Cocks on 0411 341 075 or Tim Katz on 0409 978 465.

Junior team: back row from left, coach John Long, Will Anthony, Tom Nicholas, Mitchell McGrath, Callum Buckland, Will David and from row from left, Matt Portelli, Alicia McGrath, Cameron Prosser and Riley Prosser.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha TUESDAY, February 28 saw round five of the business bowls in action with the results as follows: Mountain View (1) 89 d The Davos 19, Leongatha Ladies 87 d Stewart’s Tyres 21, Leongatha Bowls (1) 84 d B.J. Earthmoving 26, Leongatha Lions 79 d Nesci Transport 29, Nomadness 74 d Spencer’s HBB 36, Beers 74 d Westaway Ford 36, Bowls and Beauty 74 d Stihl Team 40, Repco 72 d Leongatha Bowls (2) 54, Smiths 63 d Posties 46, Mini Skips 58 d Parks 43, Whackers 56 d Murphy’s Boys 48, Edney’s 57 d Mountain View (2) 54, Murray Goulburn 57 d X Factor 55, Robbo’s Team 54 d Nagel’s Chemist 52.

Tuesday, March 7 will see the finals in action. Leongatha Bowls (1) v Leongatha Ladies for the championship. Nagel’s Chemist v Spencers HBB for the encouragement award sponsored by Leongatha Holden, with the trophies by Hayes Jewellers.

The grudge match finals will be as follows: Stihl Team v Mini Skips, Mountain View (1) v Mountain View (2), Beers v Bowls and Beauty, Edney’s v Repco and Whackers v B.J. Earthmoving.

Social bowls winners on Wednesday, March 1 were R. McGannon (s) and M. Grant with three wins plus 10. Runners-up were T. Haywood (s) and E. Coulter with two wins plus nine.

The scheduled singles tournament for Saturday, March 4 was cancelled due to lack of entries.

Reminders: The Berrys Triples Day scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 is in need of more team entries or individual names, so if you wish to play please contact Jeff 5662 0974, Bill 5662 5579, Lynne 0407 453 912 or Janice 0429 436 912.

Leongatha has entered one team in the South Gippsland Eights Challenge but if you would like to play and make up a second team please contact the above as soon as possible.

Nominations for position in the club’s various committees are to be lodged with the secretary by March 20.

Also the club’s latest newsletter is now available, if you wish a copy contact 5662 3439.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, March 1 ANOTHER enjoyable night of bowling at Buffalo with Gwenda Bevan and Ian Rogers joining us.

As there were 10 bowlers, two teams of three and two pairs were selected using six bowls.

In game one Toni Heldens and Carolyn Benson combined well and beat Bill Wolswinkel and Mary Tumino 15-4, and Charlie Tumino, Joyce Occhipinti and Maureen Taylor played well together winning over Joe Occhipinti, Ian Rogers and Gwenda Bevan 9-2.

In game two a close game but Charlie won beating Toni 7-5. Joe’s team combined well and won easily over Bill and Mary 14-2.

Game three saw Charlie’s team have its third win although Bill and Mary contested well and the final score was 10-7. On the other mat Joe scored two on the last end to win 11-9 over Toni.

The night’s winners were Charlie (WWW) 16 ends, next Toni (WLW) 13 ends, third Joe (LWL) 12 ends and fourth

Bill (LLL) seven ends.

Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Tarwin Lower LAST Wednesday, Tarwin Lower ladies held their Invitation Day. It was a beautiful warm day with representation from many clubs; some finding it difficult to adjust to playing without the usual Tarwin winds.

Laughter dominated the day, continuing from the green to the sumptuous lunch which was enjoyed by all.

Some players were heard commenting that they were ready for a “nanna nap” after eating too much rather than facing another 14 ends.

On realising that it had become quite hot after lunch, a much welcomed decision was reached to reduce the game to 10 ends.

Unfortunately, the Phillip Island team departed after lunch after receiving a call concerning the husband of one of their players. The club hopes all went well for you.

Leongatha’s team of Rosa, Liz, Bev and Sheryll were the winners of the day, with the team from Foster, Jenny, Gwen, Bev and Nancy as runners up.

Thank you to BRB Solicitors for sponsoring the day.

Thank you also to the ladies for the beautifully presented tables and for providing the prizes and best of all, the feast of cold meat, numerous salads and a huge bowl of trifle for each table – no wonder many felt the need for a siesta.

Dates for member’s diaries: March 18, the annual “Memorial Day Bowls” – an event open to all clubs. Please contact Gordon Burke on 0490 449 081 to register; March 26, the annual Frankston v Tarwin Lower competition; March 30, the Ladies’ Guest Day, April l27, annual general meeting, May 7, presentation afternoon tea.

There are still numerous matches to play in the coming months.

Good bowling.

Fish Creek WITH pennant now finished and the boys reigning supreme, things are winding down a little at the club.

This will be the final week of barefoot (social) bowls which concludes today (March 7) and tomorrow (March 8).

The last five weeks have been most enjoyable, with thanks to all who participated and a special thanks to the “team” that every year put in its all to make this even a great success.

Friday’s casserole evening was, as usual, a great success.

Numbers were expanded by some very welcome visitors and the ladies once again excelling themselves with “Haute Cuisine”.

The only reminders this week is the ladies meeting, which will take place tomorrow, March 8, followed by the general committee meeting to be held on March 15.

The Turkey triples is on Thursday, March 23 and the Di Buckland memorial afternoon competition is on May 26.

Early notice for member dairies; presentation night will be on Friday, May 5, and the annual general meeting on Wednesday, May17. Both venues are the club rooms.

Thrilling grand final in corporate bowls INVERLOCH Bowling club held the final of the Corporate Bowls last Wednesday night.

This season with the new synthetic green, there were two more teams on last year.

The 96 players took to the greens in glorious 30 degree heat with slight winds.

The grand final was battled out over 10 ends between the young INLET 2 team of Harry McGuiness, Travis Chapman and Jack Clements against the ‘not as young T.S.F. team of Liam Cummins, Marty Lamers and Paul.

Other competitors who had finished their games, watched on as the two finalists played for the trophy. It was a runaway win for the Inlet team, winning by 11 shots.

It’s the second time in a row that T.S.F. team have come runners up.

After the games, all participants enjoyed

hamburgers made by Parksy and Dave with salad and onions.

This was followed by numerous raffle draws, including a leg of ham, legs of lamb, chooks, a voucher donated by Vela 9, a box of prawns by donated by Inlet Seafood, and a voucher donated by The Black Sheep.

Also the major draw being a large amount of cash that had been building up over the 10 week season. This kept the players hoping their number would be drawn out for the opportunity to win the cash; it lasted for nine draws.

A fun night was had by all and the money raised will go towards further renovations of the club.

The next big project is to replace the shelters around the two greens.

The club hopes to see the players back again on the last Wednesday in October.

Premiers: Jack Clements, Harry McGuiness and Travis Chapman from the INLET 2 team won the corporate bowls grand final in Inverloch.

Business bowls finishes tonight THE last round of business bowls for the season concludes tonight at the Leongatha Bowls Club.

Left: Stephanie Mueller, Megan Holland and Emily Duncan from “Bowls and the Beauty” and Matt Dowel from “Stihl Marriotts” check the bowls after one end.

It is expected to be a showdown to determine the winner of this very popular competition as a few challenge matches take place.

Twenty-eight teams have enjoyed the very social event which has taken place every Tuesday, both before and after Christmas. It is an ideal time to meet other members of the business community in a relaxed format, whilst also introducing people to the sport of bowls.

“Once tennis is over for me, I’m getting right into this game,” Frank Dekker said.

Those sentiments are echoed by others with hopes it will bring on a raft of new players to the sport.

Left, Fun competition: two combatants at last week’s business bowls pictured from left, Bill Roberts, Cheryl Roberts, Nancy Walker from team “Robbo’s” and Grant Ennoss, Tim McGrath and Brett Nagel from team “Nagel”.

Inverloch WITH no reason to be tired after Tuesday Pennant, Wednesday social bowls had bowlers welcoming autumn with two games played.

Winners were Joan Clark, Pam Lawson and Val Davis.

This Wednesday is Monthly Nominated Triples. Play starts at 10am.

With the completion of Saturday Pennant and all club championships, the bowling season has slowed a little with time out for some relaxed social bowling and other activities.

Last Thursday, 27 bowlers signed on for the weekly social bowls day, 26 men and one visiting lady bowler.

They played two 12-end games in teams of three and four.

Winners, with two wins and 36 points were Bob Davis (S), Doug Archer and Terry Orford.

Runners up with two wins and 33 points were Bryan Hensley (S) Rob Howard, Richard Huntriss and Paul Roughan.

Thursday Social Bowls will be played again next Thursday, March 9.

The presentation night was held at the clubrooms on Saturdy, March 4, with an excellent catered meal followed by several hours of music, dancing and entertainment provided by the hugely popular Queenslandbased entertainer, The Bagman, returning by popular request following his appearance at Inverloch last year.

After a welcome from president Ron Burge, the night started with Marj Pearson, BVRR presenting Super Vet badges to seven members representing those bowlers over 80 years young.

Trevor “The General” Scott received a belated 90th birthday certificate from Bowls Victoria in acknowledging this milestone. Trevor is still playing great bowls at 91 with his best years still ahead of him when he’s had a little more experience.

This was followed by the presentations made to the winners and runners up of the various Club Championships held during the season.

All recipients expressed their delight in winning and acknowledged their opponents.

Most conveyed the feeling that the club is moving forward, confident in its direction and optimistic about the future.

The most improved bowler, as selected by the Wednesday match committee, was Chris Gillman. Chris was part of the flag winning Division 4 Tuesday Pennant team. The format of the night was a resounding success and it will be repeated next year.

Here are the winners and runners up of club events for season 2016-2017: Ladies champion Janis Parks, runner up Lorraine Dowson. Men’s champion Frank Seaton, runner up Wayne Parks.

Men’s minor champion John Thornton, runner up

Keith Cousens. Ladies minor champion Carol Waters, runner up Linda Gallyot.

Ladies pairs winners Marg Flett and Carol Hughes, runners up Gail Burge and Lorraine Dowson. Men’s pairs winners Dave Roberts and Mick Bowman, runners up Paul Davis and Arthur Moule.

Men’s 100 up winner Wayne Parks, runner up Doug Archer. Ladies’ 100 up winner Cynthia Hensley, runner up Carol Waters.

Mixed pairs winners Anne Tschiderer and Mick Coram, runner up Janis Parks and Wayne Parks.

Geoff, The Bagman, will perform again at the bowls club on Wednesday, March 8, this time for the corporate bowlers, who have completed

their season but have been invited back for a roll and some entertainment in this one-off event.

Friday is meal night, so names on the blackboard if interested.

RACV Day is a mixed fours event being held on Sunday, March 12, sponsored by RACV. The club is still accepting teams or single players. Please put your name on the sheet in the club rooms or contact Ivy Sheppard.

Bowl Over Cancer Day will be held on Wednesday, March 15.

This is the club’s chosen charity and members have been very generous over the past few years. Look at the noticeboard for more information.

Honoured: president Ron Burge and Marj Pearson, BVRR, presented Super Vet badges at the Inverloch Club presentation night to George Scott, Shirley Phillipson, Brian Phillipson, Ray Paynting, Ron Lawson, Cliff Coram and Keith Cousens. Trevor Scott received a belated Bowls Victoria certificate in recognition of his 90th birthday.

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Meeniyan stars: the best nine winner was Veronica Park, Jan Trease was the medal winner and Belinda Angwin was the section two winner at the Meeniyan Golf Club last week.

ON Wednesday, March 1, 13 ladies played for the Monthly Medal.

The course looked great thanks to all the hard working volunteers on the mowers.

Jan Trease won section one and the medal with a very nice 71 net.

Section two was won by Belinda Angwin with 73 net, and Veronica Park won the best nine with 31.5.

Winners: Bendigo Bank’s Joe Bucello (second right) congratulated Meeniyan’s Andrea Thorson, Heather McCaughan, Faye Le Page and Tanya Thorson on winning the Joan Beaumont Plate.

Meeniyan win Joan Beaumont Plate ON Friday, March 3, 60 ladies from clubs all over South Gippsland played an Ambrose for the Joan Beaumont Plate.

The sponsor was Bendigo Bank from Foster and Toora Branch (representative deputy chair Joe Bucello).

The course was in tip top condition and all enjoyed the company and the day’s event.

Winners on the day were Meeniyan’s Andrea Thorson, Heather McCaughan, Faye LePage and Tanya Thorson with a great score of

56.125 net.

Runner ups were Wonthaggi’s Jan Beaumont, Anne Walker, Jan Jeeve and Leonie Bentick with another great score of 57.5 net.

Nearest the pin on the second was Jan Roberts, on eighth Andrea Thorson and on 11th Jan Beaumont.

DLB went to Meeniyan’s team three of Shelia Constantine, Heather Poletti, Grace Benson and BJ Angwin, Meeniyan’s team two of Irene Holm, Veronica Park, Jan Roberts and Fay Smallman, and theMeeniyan/Lang Lang team of Dot Christie, Sue Purser, Sue Hoskin and Jean Wallace.

Brilliant scores: Trish Owen (B Grade), Glenys Day (Monthly medal and C Grade) and Toni West (A Grade) had a win at the Leongatha Golf Club on medal day. Absent: Rebecca Thomas (Scratch).

Leongatha ladies IT was a top day for the first round of the 2017 Monthly Medals, with one particularly brilliant score recorded.

The sponsor for the day was Georgina Mitchell.

Glenys Day (30) had the

Runners up: Bendigo Bank’s Joe Bucello (centred) pictured with Wonthaggi’s second placed team of Jan Jeeves, Anne Walker, Jan Beaumont and Leonie Bentick after the Jan Beaumont Plate.

Meeniyan SCORING was high again on Tuesday and Thursday, with good fields on both days.

Will Bullock held off Lloyd Hemphill on Tuesday to win on a count back with 37 points.

Bill Pratt went three shots

Thursday winner: Bill Pratt won the Single Stableford event at the Meeniyan Golf Club.

Wonthaggi ladies THE March Monthly Medal stroke round was played by 28 ladies on a hot dry day.

better on Thursday winning the day with 40 points.

It was excellent to see new member Brian Blair come in on Tuesday with a best nine.

Results to date: Tuesday, February 28Single Stableford Winner: Will Bullock (15) 37 points.

Runner up: Lloyd Hemphill (23) 37 points.

Nearest the pin: second Lloyd Hemphill and 11th Peter Wilson.

Best 9 - Bruce Bertts 21 points; Brian Blair 21 points Thursday, March 2 - Single Stableford Winner: Bill Pratt (31) 40 points.

Runner up: Peter Wilson (22) 38 points on a count back to Bob McGeary.

Nearest the pin: second Bob McGeary.

Best nine: Col Stewart/ Bob McGeary 21 points.

There were some brilliant scores returned and as the BDL only went out to 74 the scores were very low indeed.

On the green: Will Bullock celebrated a Single Stableford win on Tuesday.

The B Grade and Medal winner was one by the quiet Sev Piasente with an 89(23)66.

Winners: the B Grade and Medal winner was Sev Piasente, the A Grade winner was Annie Tschiderer, and the C Grade winner was Chris Hamilton.

Leongatha SATURDAY was medal day and round one of the McMicking Plate.

Tom Williamson had an excellent round of net 67 to win the medal, the overall and A Grade event.

He was closely followed

by Chris Indian, who also had an excellent score of net 68 to take the B Grade honours.

C Grade was won by Bryan Roylance with net 72.

DTL balls were awarded to Steve Fisher, Trevor Rickard, John Housey, Grant Mc Ritchie, Ken Wardle, Craig Hams, Leroy Sharrock, Peter Buttinger, John Eabry, Bruce Cathie, Andrew Smith, Colin Moyle, Bryan Sword, Merv Stubbs, Russell Williams, Barry Stevens, Mark Anderson, Will Norden and Jon Smith.

NTPs were Marcus Luscombe who finished only 38cm away on the 14th hole and Craig Hams on the 16th.

Eighty three players, including a large contingent from Box Hill Golf Club, enjoyed This was closely followed

by Ivy Ruby 95(28)67, which on most other days would have taken the medal home.

A Grade was won by Annie Tschiderer 88(17) 71 who included two birdies (fourth and 11th) on her card, while C Grade was won by President Chrissie Hamilton 102(32) 70.

The scratch was won by Ally Adams 83.

Other birdies on the day Jan Beaumont (second) Marg Johnson (14th) and Pam Russell (2nd).

NTP on eight was Marita Lock, and on 17th Ivy Ruby.

Putting was won by Maureen Masterman 28 on c/b Annie Tschiderer.

BDL went to I. Ruby 67, M. Masterman 71, B. Bowmar 72, J. Beaumont 72, M. Ryan 73, A. Adams 73, P. Hanley 73, C. Bolding 74 and S. Patullo 74.

proverbial ‘day out’, blitzing the field with 94 off the stick and 62 net to win both C Grade and the March Monthly medal.

As a result there was a serious reduction to her handicap.

Other worthy winners the beautiful weather and the course, which was once again in excellent condition.

The Box Hill visitors enjoyed some success with two of their players featuring in the awards.

Ernest Bersey had an outstanding 40 points to produce the best score of the day, winning the overall and D Grade events and John Barron took out B Grade with 37 points.

A Grade was won by the consistent Leroy Sharrock with 38 points and Geoff Maher won C Grade with 37 points.

DTL balls were won by Ken Smirk, Frank Thomas, Ian Murchie, Marilyn Williams, Rob Martin, Bruce Gibson, Peter Hartigan, John Eabry, John Moor, Ian Nunn, Chris Tiemey, Craig Hams, Ted Bruinewoud, Neale Gillin, Allan Edney, Geoff McDonald, Wayne Keen and Stewart Cripps.

NTPs were John Eabry on the 14th hole and Jim Arnott on the 16th.

Marilyn Williams received 12 balls for a brilliant eagle two on the par four third hole.

Shirley Thomas: was the Monthly Medal winner for March.

Woorayl ladies THERE was a field of 16 ladies who played on Wednesday, March 1, for the monthly medal.

were Rebecca Thomas, pipping Toni West for the scratch event with 82.

Toni, however, won the A Grade with 82/11/71.

Another very creditable winner, having had a slump for some time, was Trish Owen On Thursday, Ron Findlay carded the best score of the day of 41 points to win the overall and B Grade events.

A Grade was won by Peter Brownlie in a count back with 37 points and Hugh Goodman took the C Grade honours with 38 points.

DTL balls were awarded to Frank Gill, Peter Seth, Peter Walsh, Dough Clemann, Frank Smedley, Ian Watson, Fred Debono, Keith Finney, Red Bruinewoud, Michael Thomas, John Renwick, John Moor, Geoff McDonald, Barry Attwood, Michael Street, David Child and John Eabry.

The week of eagles continued with Jon Smith producing an eagle two on the second hole and Bert Borg an eagle two on the third hole.

John Eabry was again NTP on the 14th hole for the second time this week and Frank Gill was closest on the 16th.

Woorayl SATURDAY’S event was the McLeod Qualifying 4 Ball Better Ball Event sponsored by Kerry and Brenton

Conditions were very warm but calm and players were looking for shade as the day went on.

Congratulations to Shirley Thomas who, with a score of (16) 73 net, was the winner of the Monthly Medal and A Grade.

It was a great day all round for Shirley, as she won the putting and nearest the pin on two holes.

The B Grade winner was Janet Thompson with a good score of (32) 76 net.

Putting: S. Thomas.

NTP: eighth J. Riseley, 11th S. Thomas and 17th S. Thomas.

DTL balls: J. Riseley 74 net, T. Scoble 77 net, H. Sullivan 78 net c/b from A. Poole and M. Tuckett.

It was also the qualify-

Heather Poletti and Veronica took out the putting with 27.

Down the line balls went to Dot Christie 73, Heather Poletti 73 and Gail Brown 73.

With Pennant now on the way, section one ladies squared the match against Wonthaggi and Section four ladies also halved their match with Woorayl.

Section two started yesterday (March 6).

Good hitting. with 91/19/72. Trish acknowledged the excellent condition and presentation of the course by staff and volunteers.

Dot Stubbs won the reintroduced putting competition with 28 putts on a count back from Toni West.

Down the line balls were won by Shirley Welsford and Nancy Sperling 75 net, Geri Hastings 77, Glenyce Mcrobert 78, Dot Stubbs, Marg Griffiths and Jan Brownlie 79, and Anne Gibson, Jocelyn Howson, Loris Clark and Louise Schache 80 nett.

Shirley Welsford was closest to the flag on the 16th.

There were 11 women competing in the nine hole event.

Karen Bear scored 22 stableford points to win the day, followed by new member Chris Lay with 21 and Jill Steer also with 21 points.

Saturday, March 4: Winner: Marg Griffiths 102/28/74.

Down the line: Marea Maher 74 nett, Dot Stubbs 75, Di Williams 76 and Anne Gibson 77.

McLeod.

The club thanked them for their ongoing support.

This was a very prestigious event named after a family that is entrenching in the club and one board event that all members would love to win.

The winners for the day’s event were E. Poole and B. Beilby with +11.

Runners up were J. Redmond and R. Goodwin with +10.

Qualifiers to try and add this title to their list are as stated above plus G. McKinnon and B. Wilson, A. Peters and B. Stubbs, P. Burgess and R. Winkler, P. Wallace and J. Hickey, G. Young and K. Miles, and G. Fennell and I. McLennan.

Good luck to all who are still vying for this board event.

Nearest the pins were T. Hogan on the eighth and B. Stubbs on the 17th.

The raffle was won by A. Clemman.

Well done to all and good luck for the following knock out rounds until next week happy hitting.

ing round for the Ken Grist Memorial singles knock out event with 16 players moving on to the next round.

Apologies to Mick and Sue Hemming from Breikada Cabinets and Doors for an error in last week’s paper. The report on the Gena Roughead Bowl was incorrect with the listed sponsor and should have read Breikada Cabinets and Doors that supported this day with beautiful handmade trophies.

It was wonderful to see the support for the Red Cross stall on Wednesday and thanks to everyone who contributed to making it a successful fundraiser.

Next week is Stableford and the second round of the Tony McLeod Memorial Stableford Aggregate.

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Well done: Barb Walker and Joan Peters were the runner up and winner of the Par event at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Korumburra ladies THE weather was quite warm for the golfers last week.

Many women completed their matches in the Singles Knock-out, with a number of close, competitive games.

Twelve played in a Par competition, with Joan Peters (21) winning with one up.

Barb Walker (22) was runner-up with four down after a four-way count-back.

NTPs went to Barb Walker first, Joan Peters 10th, and Kath Welsh13th.

It was good to have four women involved in the lesson for beginners and thanks to Lee Clements who completed a few holes with the ladies after the session. There will

Korumburra THERE were 47 players on Saturday, March 4 for the third round of championships and monthly medal, with trophies supplied by the Spokes family.

A Grade: (10 hcp) N. Leppin 61 net, P. Hopkins 69 net, L. Guilfoyle 70, D. Sorrell 71, B. Clasby 71, L. Webster 72, S. Harland 72, S. Bromby 73, M. Wrigley 73, R. Spokes 72.

B Grade: (30 hcp) L. Guilfoyle 74, N. Leppin 61 net, M. Belvedere 72 r/u, J. Wilson 72.

Nearest the pin: 1st C. Corr, 7th M. Bull hole in one, 10th B. Clasby, 13th R. Fields.

Tuesday’s winner was B. Brown 40 pts and Thursday’s winner R. Fields 41 pts.

Sunday, March 5 Final round of the championships with 29 players and trophies by Steve Bromby.

A Grade: (3 hcp) 70 net, L. Webster 71, R. Fields 71, M. Garnham 71, C. Clements 72, P. Hopkins 74.

B Grade: (20 hcp) A. Worthy 72 net, R. Gallagher 74.

Nearest the pin: 1st T. Herbert, 7th S. Bromby, 10th R. Fields, 13th S. Harland.

A Grade: scratch S. Bromby, handicap S. Bromby; B Grade: scratch R. Spokes, handicap R. Spokes; C Grade: scratch M. Garnham, handicap M. Garnham; D Grade: scratch A. Worthy, handicap N. Leppin; Seniors: scratch R. Fields, handicap B. Clasby.

Lang Lang golf TUESDAY, February 28Stroke Field 49. Winner: George Morozoff (17) net 69 (cb).

Runner up: Henry Wildenberg (25) 69. 2BBB winners: John Roberts (29) and Les Anderson (29) net 62. NTP: fifth Steve Bray, ninth Dave Austin, 12th Neal Birrell and 15th John Bellis. DTL: Ron Constantine, Noel Welsh, Peter Cooke, Keith Stockdale, Dave Austin, Ray Phillips, Steve Bray, John Bellis, Alec Hamilton and Drew Pearson.

be a follow up session later in March.

The timesheet has finished for the summer months, so next Wednesday all players are asked to arrive at 9am.

This will be the March Monthly Medal round, with a Stroke event.

All beginners are also welcome to come into the club house at 9am to meet others and perhaps play some holes.

Section 2 players squared the first Pennant match last Monday. The team played Woorayl at Woorayl yesterday (March 6). Section 2 also began their games yesterday and played Meeniyan at Lang Lang.

A team travelled to Meeniyan last Friday to play in the Four Person Ambrose. UnforWednesday, March 1 –Ladies Stroke/Monthly Medal and First Round of Championships Field: 26. A Grade: Anne De Leeuw (21) 96 nett 75 (cb); runner up Libby De Hey (18) 93 net 75. B Grade: Sue Van Gaal (27) 100 net 73- Monthly Medal winner; runner up Lee Andrews (23) 97 net 74. C Grade: Jean Wallace (38) 114 net 76 and Carol Lynch (34) 112 net 78.

NTP: fifth Libby De Hey and 12th Anne Schellekens. DTL: Lee Andrews 74, Libby De Hey 75, Sue Purser 76, Carol Lynch 78 and Jennifer Sullivan 78.

Thursday, March 2-2BBB Stableford Field: 57. Winner: John Roberts 38 (cb); runner up: Geoff Barns 38. Two ball winners: Angelo Peluso (25) and Ken Mooney (24) 46. NTP: fifth David Wylie, ninth Les Anderson, 12th John Beere and 15th John Constantine.

DTL: Vyv Bennison, Peter Kimber, Dave Austin, Will Christiansen, Ian Stewart, Robert Bride, Colin Rangitonga and Thomas Johnson.

Date: Saturday, March 4 Club Championships – Round 1 Sponsor: Drummond Golf.

Field: 168. Best Gross: Anthony Chandler 74. Grades A: Shane Jackson (8) 67(cb) and runner up: Simon Tayler (10) 67. Grades B: Brian Hall (17) 63 and Michael Gee (21) 66. Grades C: Craig Mirtschin (30) 64 and Brendon Kearns (26) 66. NTP: fifth Scott Rushby, ninth Bert De Grandi, 12th Brenton Adams, 15th Jack Ingram and18th Steve Fuller (second shot par four). Ladies winner: Cheryl Stockdale (22) 74. NTP: fifth Pam Anderson, ninth Pam Anderson and15th Paula Sweeney. DTL: Jason Filip 67, Bert De Grandi 68, Ray Zammit 69, Terry Davis 70, Jamie Khan 70, Geoff Cohen 70, Nick De hey 70, Rod Robertson 71, David Taggart 71, Tony Chandler 71, Colin Casey 71, David O’Donnell 71, Daryl Barker 71, Charlie

tunately, there were no wins but all had a fun day.

The weather was fantastic for twilight with Diarne and Terry Maskell winning the nine hole competition.

Julie and Don Hislop were runners up with 18 points on a c/b from Dawn and Mark Marotti. Don Hislop and Chris Rickard were NTP on the 1st.

Due to decreasing daylight hours, next week will be a seven hole competition.

A small number played on Saturday, with Deb Wrigley having a great score of 100(25)75 to be the RB Stroke winner.

Congratulations to Sharon Adams who is the 40+ markers Singles-knock out winner.

On Saturday, Sharon played Julie Hislop in the final and they finished on the 18th, so a very close match.

Matches in the other section are continuing through the rounds.

Don and Julie Hislop, and Chris and Lee Clements enjoyed playing in the SG Opening Day last Sunday week.

Well done to Chris and Lee who won the best front nine.

The general committee has decided to change the format of the presentation evening this year.

Instead of having a men’s presentation night on Saturday, March 10, as listed in the fixture, there will be a joint men’s and women’s presentation evening in May. More details on the night will be given in a later report.

May 72, Jacob Taberner 72, Jaymes Leahy 72, Thomas Condy 72, Daniel Johnson 73, Daniel Robson 73, Greg Austin 73, Geoff Barns 73,Tony Cheles 73, Kevin Curtis 73, Mal McKenna 73 and Daniel Cameron 73.

Foster TUESDAY, February 28: Stableford.

Winner: F. Tyers 39 points. NTP: sixth N. Cooper.

DTL: N .Thompson 34 and P. Dight 33.

Wednesday, March 1: Stroke –Medal.

Winner A and Medal: Carmen Thompson 70. B Grade: Di Berryman 71. SCR: A: B. Warren; B: K. Morris.

Putting: R. Knee. NTP: sixth B. Warren and 17th K. Morris.

DTL: M. Willder 73, K. Morris73 and A. Heywood 74.

Thursday, March 2: Stableford.

Winner: “Clackers” Gray 40 points. NTP: fourth N. Thompson and 17th N. Thompson. DTL: C. Pulham 39, F. Tyers 38 and N. Cooper 37. Eagle: P. Dight 12th (10 balls).

Friday, March 3: Chook Run. Winner: Kane Esler 19 points. DTL: T. Price 17.

Saturday, March 4: Stroke -Medal Winner: A: Scott Rathjen 70; B and Medal: John Mathers 67. SCR: Chris Buckland 75. Putting: “Kiwi” Jones 24.

Nine hole: Kiwi $40.

NTP: fourth B. Knee, sixth L. Giddy, 13th C Downing, 15th S. Chaseling and 17th T. Price.

DTL: B. Knee 68, T. Jones 68, R. Prain 68, G. Paine 70, C. Buckland 71, K. Esler 71 and K. Witheridge 71. Ladies winner: B. Warren 74 net. DTL: B. Curram 78 net. NTP: sixth B. Curram.

Foster golf week is starting on March 16 through to 19.

Enter now for four days of golf competitions.

Please contact the club on 5682 2272 for entries.

Lang Lang golf looks a winner MANY of Australia’s best players will compete in the annual Lang Lang Golf Club Pro-Am on Friday, March 24.

The $10,000 event will feature 50 professionals, and 150 amateurs.

There will be shotgun starts at 7.30am and 12.30pm.

Valuable prizes will also be available for nearest the pins and the longest drive.

The $60 entry will cover green fees and lunch.

Pros will play Stroke, with Stableford for others.

The day will benefit through not competing with rival tournaments, unlike the past two years when it clashed with the New Zealand Open.

Event organiser Peter Cooke confidently predicts a successful event.

“The layout has rarely looked better; it is a treat,” Mr Cooke said.

“Mark Teeow (course superintendent), Cal, the boys and volunteers have done a remarkable job. We’re very grateful to them.

All set: Lang Lang Golf Club Pro-Am organiser Peter Cooke (left) discusses the imminent event with course superintendent Mark Teeow.

“All that’s needed is fine weather, and at this time of year, that’s virtually guaranteed.”

Lang Lang has long been one of country Victoria’s finest clubs.

The par-70 course is tight

and demanding; a test of both distance and accuracy.

Its record of 61, set several years ago at this event by Melbourne pro Stuart Laycock, could stand for decades.

Mr. Cooke, who will play despite club work pressure, is

not expected to threaten the mark.

Limited places for amateurs, with a pro in each group, are still available.

Call the club, on 5659 6284, for bookings and further details.

Pennant competition gets underway THE first round of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association pennant season began for three of the four sections on Monday, February 27.

Section 2 began yesterday (March 6).

In Section 1, matches played at Leongatha Golf Club saw host club Leongatha record a four to one win over Foster, while

Wonthaggi and Meeniyan squared their encounter.

The ladder consequently features Leongatha clearly on top with four points and four games, followed by Meeniyan and Wonthaggi equal on two points and 2.5 games each, and Foster.

Section 3 was played at Phillip Island, with both matches being extremely close.

Phillip Island defeated Wonthaggi three games to two, while Welshpool defeated Leongatha by the same margin.

After round one the ladder has Phillip Island and Welshpool sharing top spot, with Wonthaggi and Leongatha sharing the next.

Section 4 at Meeniyan was exceptionally even, with both matches squared.

Woorayl and Meeniyan split the points, as did Korumburra and Leongatha.

This suggests a very tight season might be in store.

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Cyclists soak up summer weather THE riders have been making the most of the great weather in late summer with plenty of racing to be squeezed into the available time.

However, the Sunday morning racing at Warragul has finished and the Wednesday twilight races concluded also with the last race in that series at Dumbalk this last week.

Several of the club members scored overall placing for the six week event. Some of the riders have moved on to tackle the Warragul club teams’ event on Saturday afternoon.

For the Leongatha riders, the club finished the track season on Friday night with a short program followed by some pizza and talking.

With a strong easterly blowing at the start of the evening the riders gave the time trial a miss and settled for a scratch race to start the evening.

In the A Grade field, Oliver Mclean just edged out Steve Allen with Tom Fitzgerald in third place.

In the B Grade field, Jack Allen did better that dad Steve with a win ahead of Felicity Waddell and Caleb Murphy.

The riders then had handicaps to race.

In the A Grade two lap event, Oscar Bowler (80) raced strongly from the limit mark and never looked threatened to take an easy win ahead of a fast finishing Oliver McLean (15) and Tom Fitzgerald (50).

In their re-handicap race, Oscar was still suffering from

Applauded: Caleb Murphy won the first of his two wins in the B Grade one lap handicap events on Friday night. his first effort and along with a new mark of (50m) was never a contender.

However, Oliver McLean (scr) was up for the new challenge and led Steve Allen (scr) in for a win with Tom Fitzgerald (40) tiring in the last hundred meters fading to third.

In the B Grade one lap handicap, Caleb Murphy (30) on limit also found some speed and endurance to lead for an all the way win from Felicity(15) and Jack Allen (scr).

In the re-handicap, Caleb now on (15) again defied the pursuers and made it two wins

in a row.

Felicity (5) was secondwhilst Jack (scr) was third.

The A Grade riders had a two lap sprint and Tom Fitzgerald made a dash before the bell lap and opened up a good gap.

Oliver began the chase but found Steve Allen sweep past him to take up the chase.

This effort was successful giving him the win ahead of Oliver and Tom. In the B Grade event over one lap, Jack Allen dashed for the line as soon as the whistle was blown and took an easy win over Felicity and Caleb.

Last race for the season was an elimination race for all the riders and produced some good rides by the B graders but at the business end it was Oliver McLean winning from Steve Allen and Oscar Bowler with a good ride for third.

The club has a Sunday, March 19, session planned for the indoor track at Darebin so all the club riders are invited to take the opportunity to try the indoor board track.

Members should contact the club secretary to advise of their intention to take part and get the details.

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Allambee Mirboo & District tennis PHILLIP ISLAND was the winner against Leongatha North in A Grade premiers: Mardan’s Lydia Williams, Jacob Jannering, Mitchell Section 1 on Saturday, Worsfold and Billy Simpson kept fighting to take home the win.

B Grade champs: Amber Zuidema, Oliver Callcott, Will Sands-Morris and March 4.

Ryan Lavarda from Fish Creek were the season premiers.

Wendy Gervasi was help• Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association

Mardan win premiership in hotly contested match THE 2016/17 season concluded with the grand finals on the weekend in windy and trying conditions at the Mirboo North courts.

There was some great tennis played by all the juniors and it was pleasing to see the finals played in the right spirit and the sportsmanship from all players and supporters is to be congratulated.

C Grade Fish Creek vs Murray-Leongatha The Fish Creek team started well by winning both the double sets. The first singles also went its way before Leongatha fought back taking

the second singles set but could not continue the fight back with Fish Creek winning the final two singles sets.

Fish Creek won the C Grade premiership for the second year in a row after going undefeated all season.

Fish Creek: 5 sets, 27 games defeated Murray-Leongatha 1 set, 10 games.

B Grade Fish Creek vs Federer-Leongatha It was an even start in the B Grade final with both teams winning a double set each.

The first singles set going to Fish Creek before Leongatha fought back by winning a close

Fish Creek: Phoebe Tracy, Issy Callcott, Olivia Vuillermin and Tom Vuillermin were the C Grade premiers.

second singles set.

Leongatha was only a few games behind going in to the last two singles sets but Fish Creek finishing stronger and taking both remaining sets.

Fish Creek winning the B Grade premiership to give a great result on grand final day for the Fish Creek Tennis Club Fish Creek: -4 sets, 31 games defeated Federer-Leongatha 2 sets, 20 games.

A Grade Leongatha North vs Mardan What a great match between two evenly matched teams for the grand final.

Mardan getting off to a good start by taking the two doubles sets with very close scores, a four game lead before the singles.

Leongatha North fought back through Luke Marshman, who had to come from behind to defeat Jacob Jannering in a very entertaining first singles set six-five to Leongatha North.

Next it was the girls turn and again there were some great rallies, in trying conditions, between Zara Littlejohn and Lydia Williams.

Zara won another close set, six games to four, to give Leongatha North an equalising second set.

Mardan only had a one game lead heading in to the last 2 sets.

Mitchell Worsfold and Alicia Marshman battled it out in the third singles set with Mitchell giving Mardan its third set and increasing the lead

to four games.

It came down to the fourth singles set between Sam Bainbridge and Billy Simpson and with the crowd sensing how close the match was, cheered both the boys on.

Sam able to win the set six to two for Leongatha North which saw the result, after completion of six sets, being a draw with three sets and 29 games for either team.

As per the rules, two players from each team were chosen to go back out on the court to play a seventh and deciding set.

It was again Jacob and Lydia (Mardan) to take on Luke and Zara (Leongatha North) on the show court with the crowd all watching on.

The deciding set went game for game as it had for most sets for the day and after 10 games was locked at five games all.

In a tense final game, it was Jacob and Lydia who held on to win the final set six to five and take the match and premiership for Mardan in front of an appreciative crowd.

The grand final result was Mardan 4 sets, 35 games defeated Leongatha North 3 sets, 34 games.

The association would like to thank all those who helped umpire the grand finals as well as all the team coordinators and parents who helped the kids get to their matches every week throughout the season.

Winners: Westernport Sharks defeated Phillip Island 29-13 in the Section 5 grand final. The Sharks team was Flynn Peters, Ed Wines, Sarah Wines, Tamika Peters and Charlotte Howe.

Runner ups: Leongatha Federer came in second in B Grade. The team consisted Isaak Fox, Jordan Thomas and Kate Caughey. Absent: Josh Goff and Phil Smith.

Young tennis stars battle in finals KORRINE and District Junior Tennis Association grand finals were held on March 4 at Inverloch and Wonthaggi Tennis Clubs.

Leongatha North: Luke Marshman, Alicia Marshman, Zara Littlejohn and Sam Bainbridge were the A Grade runner ups.

It was a beautiful day with many great matches and close results.

The children participating showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the contests and a great crowd of supporters came along to cheer the teams.

The association would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted throughout the season.

Congratulations to all play-

ers on a wonderful season of tennis.

Tennis continues throughout the year with coaching

available for all ages.

Please contact your local tennis club for further information.

Section 4: the Inverloch Orange team of Katie Harris, James Gilbert, Jack Jarman, Joe Simpson and Ella Jarman was runners up in the grand final.

Good game: Jade Kenny, Sophie Krutezberger, Phoebe Hinds, Amy Tracey Good game: from left, Levi Boost, Sarah Eldridge, Gabe Smith, Katter Kosand Aimee LePage from the Leongatha-Murray team were runners up in the C sena, Lucas White and James Lone from Phillip Island came second in the Section 5 grand final.

Grade grand final.

ing out with a game overseas, winning her three sets. Jesse Jones won his sets for Leongatha North but that was all for Leongatha North.

Leongatha would be pleased winning four sets against Koonwarra. Leongatha is the team out of the four with umpiring duties for them.

In Section 2 Outtrim was the winner against Baromi.

The Outtrim ladies won their three sets and the men helped out winning two of their three sets. Well played and with the finals coming up these teams are third and fourth on the ladder.

Koony won against Berrys Creek in an even team effort.

There were three tiebreakers and Koonwarra lost two of them.

Green turned the tables on Gold with a 9-0 win. Well done to all players from both teams.

Hallston was the winner over Korumburra. Well done Joe Howard and Anthony Polato winning a tiebreaker. Nicole Clark and Sue Vansideren won the tiebreaker in their set for Hallston.

In Section 3 Baromi won all sets against Mardan. It seems the Mardan team was still celebrating the junior premiership from the morning.

Hawks won against Parrots by one game, making for a good final series.

There is no play next week, and for the teams not in the finals your season is not over, it is umpiring duties.

All finals are to be played at the Leongatha courts: March 18: Section 1 Phillip Island v Leongatha North, Inverloch v Koonwarra.

Section 2 - Berrys Creek v Baromi, Koonwarra v Outtrim.

Section 3 - Baromi v Hawks, Parrots v Mardan.

March 25: Grand finals followed by a presentation and barbecue. Clubs please bring raffles for grand final day and night.

Results Section 1: Phillip Island 6.63 d Leongatha North 3.37, Koonwarra 5.56 d Leongatha 4.48, Inverloch - bye.

Section 2: Outtrim 7.61 d Baromi 2.47, Hallston 6.61 d Korumburra 3.48, Koonwarra 5.64 d Berrys Creek 4.50, Leongatha Green 9.72 d Leongatha Gold 0.30.

Section 3: Hawks 4.42 d Parrots 3.41, Baromi 7.52 d Mardan 0.15, Eagles - bye.

Ladders Section 1 Phillip Island..........................142.5 Inverloch ................................134.0 Koonwarra ...............................86.0 Leongatha North .....................80.0 Leongatha ..................................68.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek..........................147.5 Koonwarra .............................139.5 Outtrim...................................137.0 Baromi ....................................130.5 Hallston....................................119.0 Korumburra ...............................56.5 Leongatha Gold.........................50.0 Leongatha Green .......................47.5 Section 3 Baromi ....................................109.5 Parrots ......................................99.0 Mardan .....................................80.5 Hawks .......................................73.5 Eagles ........................................61.5

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South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis RESULTS: round three Section 1: Inverloch Diamonds 16; Wonthaggi Turkeys 14; Phillip Island 12; Inverloch Saphires 39; Bena 3; Wonthaggi Chooks 0.

Section 2: Korumburra 18; Inverloch Yellow 12; Foster 11; Bena 11; Nora 9; Phillip Island 6; Inverloch Blue 3; Wonthaggi Owls 2.

Section 3: Inverloch Jigger Diggers 16; Phillip Island 12; Foster 12; Granville 8; Fish Creek 3; Wonthaggi 3.

Table tennis kicks off

MX series initiatives launched in Wonthaggi BIG plans for this year’s race season were revealed ahead of round one of the 2017 Motul MX Nationals series held at the Wonthaggi Motocross Track last week (Monday, February 27).

With little over a month to go until the first gate drop of the series, riders and teams were on site on Monday for the unveiling of some major initiatives as part of its 2017, including a ground breaking virtual series.

This will enable fans to race the exact same tracks online week by week, as part of the official Motul MX Nationals computer game.

In addition to the major announcement, Australia’s star athletes were on track at Wonthaggi to give fans a glimpse at their preseason form.

Reigning Motul MX Nationals champion Dean Ferris (CDR Yamaha) along with championship contenders Todd Waters (Crankt Protein Honda Racing), KTM’s Luke Styke and 2015 champion Kirk Gibbs were just four of the high profile riders who took to the sandy circuit for the first time since 2014.

The Wonthaggi track,

Season opener: the 2017 Motul MX Nationals series was launched in Wonthaggi on Monday, February 27. Round one of the series will take place at the Wonthaggi Motocross Track on April 2.

Workers to take on Poowong Loch in thrilling U/16s grand final

Sport champions awarded

ALL Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association programs are under way for the new season.

There are six teams in A Grade, six teams in A Reserve and seven teams in B Grade.

Junior coaching, social table tennis and access for all abilities have welcomed new players and this season is definitely going to be a busy one.

The Victorian Country Championships entry forms and details will be out this week and Wonthaggi is already planning a big entry.

This popular event is played at Bendigo over three days in June.

Individual events can be entered following the teams events.

The Victorian Veteran Closed Championships were held recently with Mick Wright and Michael Ede winning multiple events Three Wonthaggi Association players com-

peted in championships in Victoria and Tasmania over the past few days.

Twelve year old Jack Donohue’s team from Newhaven College had good wins at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in a school table tennis championship event.

Zach Anstey won Division 2 at the Ballarat Senior/Junior Table Tennis Championships on Saturday, and played at the top of his game in the Under 21 Singles and the Open Singles events.

Dirk Holwerda won the Restricted Singles and Doubles events in the NW Tasmanian Table Tennis Championships last week.

Wonthaggi players seem to move around.

Over the long weekend (March 11-13) Wonthaggi players will be competing in Junior, Senior and Veteran events at the Croydon Championships.

Good luck everyone.

For all enquiries, call 5672 2130, 5674 4628 or 5672 3421.

THE Leongatha Under 16’s competition semi finals were played on Sunday, March 5.

Wonthaggi Workmens played Korumburra at McMahon Reserve with the Workers winning by 15 runs.

MDU played Poowong Loch at Meeniyan with Poowong Loch winning by five wickets.

The grand final will be played this week between Wonthaggi Workmens and Poowong Loch at Scorpion Park (synthetic) starting at 10am on Sunday, March 12 (Monday is a reserve day and Outtrim the backup ground).

The game is played over 100 overs with the umpires Neil Grabham and Michael Heenan.

This will be an interesting contest as both sides are strong at the top of their batting and their bowling is aggressive.

The result will depend on who is able to get the early advantage batting or bowling it will be a good contest of cricket.

Game; Workmens v Korumburra Korumburra won the toss and sent Workmens in and they were in trouble early losing Herbert for zero.

Geyer for 10, Joel Brann 27 and Joshua Schultz 26 got the innings back on track.

However their dismissal wickets fell quickly and Workmens were all out for 92 off 27.3 overs with Evan Allaway claiming 3/9, Dwayne Kemp 3/40, Josh Whiteside 3/25, Tom Crocker 1/0 and Mitchell Rowe 0/7.

This was definitely not the score the Workers were looking for. Good bowling, catching and fielding by the Korumburra boys had them in position from which they could win.

However, Korumburra was soon in trouble against some quick accurate bowling.

The run out of Evan Allaway made things worse and suddenly they were 5 for 17 but Dwayne Kemp and 12 year old Tom Crocker

knuckled down and played great hands to get the score to 75.

When Dwayne was caught at point for 24 it was left to Tom Crocker to try and get the necessary runs but wickets fell around him and he was left 24 not out with Korumburra all out for 77; a good effort considering the young age of the team, these boys have a bright future with most having two to three years in Under 16’s ahead.

Bowlers were Alex Geyer 4/11 off 10 overs and Joel Brann 3/14 off 10 overs. Emmett Dempsey 2/1, Drew Herbert 0/10, Heath Dobbie 0/15, Shaun Tessari 0/16.

Man of the match was Joel Brann three wickets and 26 runs.

Alex Geyer Dwayne Kemp and Tom Crocker all had great games as well.

MDU v Poowong Loch MDU won the toss and batted first.

It was all out for 106 off 43 overs; Mitch Hoober14, John Phillips 14, Cooper Cary 17, Stuart Bright 14, Jai Bright 13 Sam Benra 11.

Loch’s Tom Sheedy took 4/20, Will Walker 3/24, Brad Monson 1/12, Matt Allen 1/16, Joel Darts 1/18 and Courtney Walker 0/13; not a big score to defend.

MDU started off well removing the dangerous Aaron Bardwell with out scoring but Matt Allen 25 and Will Walker 13 steadied the ship in 41 run partnership, but both were dismissed on 45.

When Joel Darts was dismissed at 60 it was anyone’s game but Brad Monson 33 not out and Tom Sheedy 16 took the score to 98.

When Tom was dismissed, Tyson Twite (3 not out) joined Monson to get them over the line five wickets down. Bowling: Mitch Hoober 1/10, Levi Cocksedge 1/ 12, Stuart Bright 1/10, Cooper Cary 1/17, and Sam Benra 1/23.

Man of the match was Tom Sheedy with 4/20 and 16 runs.

famous for its deep and dark surface, set the scene for what will be a huge round one of the championship when Motul MX Nationals returns to the venue on April 2.

“It was fantastic to unveil some of the things we have been working on since August last year – everything is coming together, and we were all very excited to be back in Wonthaggi after a bit of a hiatus,” Motul MX

KROWERA’S Mackenzie Gardner and Cowes’ Lily Robinson were among the 18 young athletes to receive a Local Sporting Champions grant in the Flinders electorate.

Mackenzie is a talented table tennis player and Lily excels at swimming.

The official presentation ceremony was held on February 17.

“I was delighted to meet these dedicated young athletes and learn more about their sporting accolades.

Some have competed for their state of for the country, both nationally and abroad,” Flinders MP Greg Hunt said.

“It was inspiring to hear about their achievement and future aspirations. Some may go on to become future Olympians, Commonwealth Games medallists or elite athletes in their field.

Local Sporting Champions grants are awarded three times a year to young athletes in the Flinders electorate who are competing in events across the country and in-

Nationals promoter Kevin Williams said.

“Last year we had great depth of talent, particularly in our premier Thor MX1 class, but I think 2017 will be even better. We have fresh new faces stepping up onto the 450 machines, and it’s going to make every round of the championship not to be missed for our fans.

“One very exciting aspect of this season we’ve

ternationally.

The grants of $500 per athlete contribute to the cost of travel, accommodation, equipment and uniforms to enable athletes to participate in a particular championship or event.

Mr Hunt congratulated all the recipients of the Local Sporting Champions grants on their achievement and wished

been piecing together is the virtual series, which is going to provide an all new experience for our fans.

“The tracks will all be digitally created to match the exact locations we are visiting, allowing our fans to play along at home and race the same circuits that our pros do online and free.”

In addition, Williams confirmed every round of the Motul MX Nationals

them every success in the future.

“It is excellent to see so many people of varying ages and sporting aspirations actively involved in their communities and I am thrilled the Australia Government has been able to play a part in helping them to reach their potential and compete on the world stage,” he said.

“These young athletes

will be broadcasted online.

With the 2017 Motul MX Nationals now officially launched, fans can expect further key announcements in the coming weeks regarding more official partners joining the series, as well as some all new dynamic support classes.

For more information on the Motul MX Nationals, head to www.mxnationals.com.au.

have my ongoing support as they chase their sporting dreams.”

Applications for the next round of Local Sporting Champions grants opened on March 1 and close on June 30.

Applications should be received before the competition start date.

Visit www.ausport. gov.au for more information.

Inspiring: Krowera’s Mackenzie Gardner received a Local Sporting Champions grant for her efforts in table tennis. She is pictured with Flinders MP Greg Hunt.

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• A Grade Division 1

Inverloch back in business INVERLOCH made a comeback in the final round of the season, finishing its inning 9/300 against OMK on Saturday.

The opening partnership of Walter Taberner and Brett Debono got the ball rolling as they made 38 and 85 runs respectively.

Kit Rotthier put up an additional 60 runs later in the innings.

OMK bowlers Peter Dell, Sam Jenkins and Nick Auddino put the pressure on and claimed two wickets each, but Inverloch could not be slowed.

Inverloch set the bar high and OMK will have its chance to steal the win this weekend.

Phillip Island upped the pressure on Town last Saturday.

Town made an excellent start with Amila Ratnaike making an early 75 runs.

However, once Ratnaike was caught by Eli Richards

the Town began to slow.

Opening the innings with Ratnaike, Matt Borschman was the closest to his score with 34 runs.

Charith Keerthisinghe made it hard for Town, taking 4/74 off 30 overs.

Lachlan Cleeland worked overtime out on the field, taking three catches.

After 68.4 overs, Town closed its innings all out for 234.

Phillip Island made a start on its innings, but quickly lost Matthew Dennerley.

Keerthisinghe accumulated nine runs and the innings will resume this weekend.

Taking 5/41, Korumburra’s Luke Zanchetta barely let Nerrena get a run in.

Batting sixth, Gerard Murphy was the first batsman to make any significant impact. He top scored with 49 runs and was not out at the end of the innings.

Josh Trease managed 33 runs at the close of the in-

nings, but was bowled by Zanchetta.

Korumburra’s Dale Wyhoon also performed well, taking 3/23.

Nerrena was all out for 122 after 49.4 overs, allowing Korumburra to open its account.

Peter Edwards and Kallon Rigby made 27 and 17 runs respectively, but were dismissed. Ilan Osman made 15 runs and was not out.

Korumburra will continue to bat this weekend.

Kilcunda Bass struggled against formidable ladder leaders the Wonthaggi Workmens.

James Markland opened the innings for Kilcunda Bass and made 20 runs.

John Bastwrous top scored later in the innings with 34 runs.

Ryan Thomas, Jakeb Thomas and Ryan Birkett each took out two wickets, and Mark McCall finished off the innings by claiming 3/12.

Kilcunda Bass was all

out for 125 after 49.3 overs.

The Workers took over the batting. Sam Huitema made 30 runs and Koby Brann made 22 runs.

Andrew Donohue caused the most problems for the Workers, taking out 2/17. Markland took two catches.

Workers will finish its innings this weekend.

Details TOWN v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Town A. Ratnaike c. E. Richards b. J. Keating .........................75 M. Borschman c. S. Kirton b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............34 M. Weerasinghe Silva c. L. Cleeland b. C. Keerthisinghe ................0 M. Davies c. J. Asbury b. C. Keerthisinghe ................1 J. Hume c&b. C. Keerthisinghe..........10 S. Fixter c. M. Kinghorn b. D. Johnston ........................5 M. Smith c. L. Cleeland b. J. Keating .........................32 S. Browne r.o............................30 C. Bruce c. L. Cleeland b. M. Dennerley .....................9 A. Hickey n.o. ..........................14 M. Wilson b. S. Kirton ...............0 Extras ......................................23 Total .......................................234

Bowling: M. Dennerley 1/29, C. Keerthisinghe 4/74, S. Kirton 1/30, D. Johnston 1/60, J. Keating 2/25.

1st innings Phillip Island M. Dennerley lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ........0 C. Keethisinghe n.o. ...................9 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................1/13 Bowling: A. Ratnaike 0/6, M. Borschman 0/6, M. Weerasinghe Silva 1/0.

KILCUNDA-BASS v WON CLUB 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass J. Markland c. K. Brann b. R. Birkett ..........................20 A. Larcombe c. K. Brann b. R. Thomas ..........................9 A. Donohue c. J. Thomas b. R. Birkett ..........................17 D. Mock c. J. Sheerin b. Z. Macdermid...................17 J. Bastwrous c. Z. Macdermid b. J. Thomas .........................34 J. Tregear c. J. Sheerin b. R. Thomas ..........................5 J. Dakin b. J. Thomas .................8 J. Rosenow stp. b. M. McCall ..........................7 A. Wells c. J. Sheerin b. M. McCall ..........................2 J. Mahood n.o.............................0 C. Peckett b. M. McCall.............0 Extras ........................................6 Total .......................................125 Bowling: R. Thomas 2/43, J. Thomas 2/23, J. Sheerin 0/21, R.

Birkett 2/13, Z. Macdermid 1/12, M. McCall 3/12.

1st innings Won Club D. Britt c. J. Markland b. A. Donohue ......................14 S. Huitema c&b. J. Mahood .....30 M. Thomas c. J. Markland b. D. Mock .............................8 R. Thomas c. D. Mock b. A. Donohue ......................13 K. Brann n.o. ............................22 J. Wallace n.o. ............................1 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................4/101 Bowling: A. Wells 0/31, J. Dakin 0/17, J. Mahood 1/26, A. Donohue 2/17, D. Mock 1/1.

OMK v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. P. Dell b. N. Auddino .......................38 B. Debono c. J. Van Rooye b. S. Jenkins .........................85 D. Newman c. P. Dell b. N. Auddino .........................0 T. McQualter c. J. Van Rooye b. P. Dell ...............................37 W. Williams c. S. Jenkins b. N. Auddino .......................50 K. Rotthier n.o..........................63 W. Rankin c. T. Wyatt b. S. Jenkins .........................13 A. Mujtaba lbw. b. P. Dell ..........0 B. Thomas r.o. ............................0 L. Rankin r.o. .............................2 R. Thomas n.o. ...........................0 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................9/300 (cc) Bowling: J. Cochrane 0/48,

P. Dell 2/73, J. Dewell 0/22, S. Jenkins 2/75, T. Wyatt 0/17, N. Auddino 2/57.

KORUMBURRA v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena D. Symmons b. L. Zanchetta .....7 D. Trotman c. I. Osman b. D. Wyhoon .........................0 S. Lester c. P. Edwards b. L. Zanchetta .......................3 T. Wightman b. L. Zanchetta......0 J. Hoy c. S. Dole b. D. Wyhoon .........................2 G. Murphy n.o. .........................49 D. Baldi c. D. Salmon b. D. Wyhoon .........................7 R. Clark lbw. b. S. Dole .............5 H. Funnell c. D. Salmon b. S. Dole................................1 J. Trease b. L. Zanchetta ..........33 A. Trotto c. S. Dole b. L. Zanchetta .....................10 Extras ........................................5 Total .......................................122 Bowling: L. Zanchetta 5/41, D. Wyhoon 3/23, S. Dole 2/20, K. Dorman 0/18, I. Osman 0/18.

1st innings Korumburra I. Osman n.o. ............................15 P. Edwards c. D. Symmons b. R. Clark ............................27 K. Rigby lbw. b. T. Wightman .....................17 K. Dorman n.o............................0 Extras ........................................3 Total ......................................2/62 Bowling: J. Trease 0/16, J. Hoy 0/23, R. Clark 1/10, T. Wightman 1/13, D. Symmons 0/0.

• A Grade Division 2

MDU put up a fight against Poowong Loch POOWONG Loch met a swift end to its innings against MDU. Batting first, Adam Fisher top scored late in the innings with 47 runs. Aaron Bardwell and Alan Jenkins

contributed more than 20 runs each.

However, MDU’s Darien Mathews claimed 3/18 off 11 overs, and Mark Cantwell and Michael Patching took two wickets each.

After 52 overs, Poo-

wong Loch closed the innings all out for 126.

MDU had a similar slow start as it opened its innings.

Sixth batsman Joel Sinclair made 10 runs and was not out at the end of the innings, whilst the first five batsmen were dismissed early.

Cameron Olden made nine runs and was also not out.

Matt Loader caused the most damage for MDU, taking 3/4 off six overs.

MDU will continue its innings this weekend.

Glen Alvie put up a good fight against Foster in the final round of the season.

Paul Palmer top scored for Glen Alvie with 77 runs before he was caught by Jack Weston.

John Reid also performed well, making 52 runs before he was caught

by Mitchell Jones.

Foster bowler Harvey Griggs threatened Glen Alvie and took 4/65.

Glen Alvie wrapped up its allotted overs with 8/237 and will defend its score this weekend.

Although Jack Ginnane put up 72 runs, ladder leaders Koonwarra/LRSL still forced the Imperials to close the innings early.

Ginnane top scored and

Rowen McLennan contributed a further 43 runs.

Koonwarra/LRSL bowlers Jason Kennedy and Kevin Thorn put an end to the Imperials’ run, taking 3/28 and 3/43 respectively.

The Imperials finished up all out for 199 after 62 overs.

The Cougars opened its innings and started slow with Sam Hughes making eight runs, Ben Davison making six runs, and Daniel Baker and Ben Perry making five runs each.

Luke Rogers did not yield to the ladder leader and made it work for it, claiming 3/8 off five overs.

Koonwarra/LRSL will continue its innings this weekend.

Wonthaggi Miners had the bye.

Details MDU v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox c. b. M. Cantwell .........4 A. Bardwell c. b. M.J. Olden ...26 W. Pollock c. b. M. Cantwell .....4

J. Bardwell c. b. D. Mathews ... 11 P. Dyer c. b. M. Patching ...........3 R. Greaves c. b. M. Patching .....0 A. Fisher c. b. D. Mathews ......47 A. Jenkins lbw. b. T. Harris ......20 M. Hancock c. b. D. Mathews ...3 J. Poynton r.o..............................1 M. Loader n.o.............................0 Extras ........................................7 Total .......................................126 Bowling: M. Cantwell 2/20, N. Eddy 0/37, M. Patching 2/14, D. Mathews 3/18, M. Olden 1/14, T. Harris 1/22.

GLEN ALVIE v FOSTER 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Smith lbw. b. G. Tanner .......13 A. Hamilton c. J. Toner b. H. Griggs ..........................23 P. Palmer c. J. Weston b. H. Griggs ..........................77 J. Glen c. J. Toner b. G. Tanner ............................0 J.A. Reid c. M. Jones b. H. Griggs ..........................52 J.R. Reid c&b. G. Watkins .........6 D. Hales lbw. b. H. Griggs .......44 R. Slade c. G. Watkins b. H. Griggs ............................8 S. Watson n.o..............................4 J. Hales n.o. ................................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................8/237 (cc) Bowling: F. Griggs 0/24, J. Weston 1/48, H. Griggs 4/65, O. Straw 0/5, G. Tanner 2/29, L. Edgelow 0/8, J. Toner 0/21, J.

Chaseling 0/15, G. Watkins 1/17.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin b. J. Kennedy .......19 L. Rogers b. J. Kennedy ...........20 R. McLennan c. J. Kennedy b. J. Hale ..............................43 S. Vagg lbw. b. J. Kennedy ........0 R. Higgins lbw. b. K. Thorne ...19 J. Ginnane b. B. Perry ..............72 T. Sauvarin c. S. Hughes ............0 D. Ginnane lbw. b. K. Thorne ....2 A. Meyer lbw. b. N. Arnup.........9 P. McCaughan n.o. .....................2 T. Burgess c. J. Hale b. N. Arnup.............................2 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................199 Bowling: N. Arnup 2/29, B. Perry 1/38, J. Kennedy 3/28, B. Tomada 0/5, J. Hale 1/27, J. Hoy 0/20, K. Thorne 3/43.

1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes lbw. b. L. Rogers.......8 B. Davison b. L. Rogers .............6 K. Thorne c. A. Meyer b. L. Rogers ............................0 D. Baker c. T. Sauvarin b. J. Ginnane ..........................5 B. Perry n.o. ...............................5 J. Hale n.o. .................................0 Extras ........................................1 Total ......................................4/25 Bowling: J. Ginnane 1/12, T. Sauvarin 0/2, L. Rogers 3/8, D. Ginnane 0/3.

Bowling English: Koonwarra/LRSL import Jack Hale sends down one of his Going large: Cougars keeper Jack Hughes can only watch as Imperials’ Rowen McLennan clubs the ball over mid wicket. Photos by Mark Drury. ‘offies’ against Imperials on Saturday.

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Nerrena battles on as season closes NERRENA is sitting comfortably in the final round of the season after making 312 runs on Saturday.

Facing off against MDU, Nerrena won the toss and set the pace of the match.

Opening batsman Ashley Harrison started strong with 45 runs before he was caught

by MDU’s Paul Vine.

Number three Shaun Helms top scored with 89 runs, but was caught and bowled Cameron Harris. Harris showed fine form, taking three wickets from 19 overs.

Jamie Cann put up another high score later in the innings with 62 runs.

MDU’s Tyrone Zukovskis closed the innings, taking 3/54.

MDU will bat this weekend.

Kilcunda Bass will attempt to defend 152 against ladder leaders Wonthaggi

Club this weekend.

The Workers won the toss and sent Kilcunda Bass in to bat.

Paul Mohascy opened Kilcunda Bass’ account with 30 runs. The remainder of the innings showed reasonable consistency with Cameron Davidson, Trevor Aplin, Heath Grace and Rohan Duff contributing more than 20 runs each.

Club bowler Luke McGuirk put the pressure on Kilcunda Bass, taking 3/17 off 14 overs.

Town’s Davern Goss ensured a low score for Phillip Island after taking four catches during the match.

Phillip Island elected to bat first but will need to work hard to defend its score this weekend.

Clint Wilson top scored in the middle of the innings with 34 runs. Blake Insall was the closest to match this score with 20 runs.

While Goss worked hard

behind the stumps, bowlers Zack Trease and Alister Fixter took 2/46 off 23 overs and 2/17 off 14 overs respectively.

Phillip Island was all out for 148 after 68.4 overs.

Town opened its innings with Jareth Hume making a quick 34 runs. Jordan Bolge made four runs and neither batsman has been dismissed.

They will continue the innings this weekend.

OMK is eyeing a win after dismissing Inverloch for 103 on Saturday.

Inverloch’s Clayton Fisher made a strong start with 29 runs before he was caught by Jacob Lamers.

A further 29 runs was made by Elijah Cousins later in the innings, but he and Fisher were the only batsmen to make double digits.

OMK’s Nathan Cant and Dylan McMeekin made it hard for Inverloch, each claiming three wickets.

Inverloch’s innings lasted

58.5 overs and OMK had the opportunity to open its account OMK opening batsman Luke Jones made an immediate impact, making 51 runs not out.

David Creed put up 19 runs before he was caught by Lucas Anderson.

OMK left the score at 2/89 and will finish it off this weekend.

PHILLIP ISLAND v TOWN 1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons c. D. Goss b. Z. Trease.............................6 A. Finlayson c. D. Burge b. S. Clark ............................13 B. Insall c. D. Goss b. W. Turner..........................20 A. Samarawickrama c. D. Goss b. J. Bolge ............................18 C. Wilson c. D. Hume b. A. Fixter ...........................34 L. Keating c. A. Fixter b. D. Hume ...........................17 S. Boyack c. J. Hume b. A. Fixter .............................2 M. Young c. D. Goss b. Z. Trease.............................6 M. Wright r.o. .............................0

Z. Brown stp. D. Goss b. J. Hume ............................13 B. Christopher n.o. .....................7 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................148 Bowling: S. Clark 1/29, Z. Trease 2/46, A. Fixter 2/17, W. Turner 1/7, J. Bolge 1/23, D. Hume 1/18, J. Hume 1/2.

1st innings Town J. Hume n.o. .............................34 J. Bolge n.o. ...............................4 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................0/42 Bowling: S. Boyack 0/20, M. Young 0/18.

WON CLUB v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass P. Mohascy lbw. b. S. Williams .......................30 C. Davidson c. R. Geyer b. L. McLean ........................29 T. Aplin b. L. McGuirk ............25 ‘R. Gardiner b. S. Williams ........0 J. Bastwrous c. b. L. McLean.....2 H. Grace lbw. b. R. Geyer ........24 B. Joseph r.o. ..............................0 R. Duff b. R. Geyer ..................20 D. Blackney b. L. McGuirk .......0 C. Elliott c. J. Sheerin b. L. McGuirk ........................0 D. Bettles n.o..............................0 Extras ......................................22

Total .......................................152 Bowling: S. Williams 2/14, A. Geyer 0/19, L. McGuirk 3/17, L. McLean 2/48, D. Herbert 0/10, R. Geyer 2/21, B. Evans 0/4.

INVERLOCH v OMK 1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. J. Lamers b. D. McMeekin ...................29 N. Brayley c. R. Dixon b. N. Cant ...............................0 H. Smith c. N. Cant b. R. White .............................9 D. Cashin c. R. White b. N. Cant ...............................0 A. Brayley lbw. b. D. McMeekin .....................4 E. Cousins n.o. .........................29 L. Anderson b. D. McMeekin ....8 J. Bowring r.o. ............................2 S. Hayes lbw. b. N. Cant ............5 M. Goldsmith b. P. Green...........5 A. Box c. J. Lamers b. P. Green ..............................0 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................103 Bowling: R. White 1/13, N. Cant 3/29, P. Green 2/11, J. Greenwood 0/15, D. McMeekin 3/14, R. Dixon 0/8, N. Creed 0/5.

1st innings OMK L. Jones n.o. .............................51 D. Creed c. L. Anderson b. N. Brayley ........................19

R. White c. A. Brayley b. J. Bowring ..........................7 N. Creed n.o. ..............................6 Extras ........................................6 Total ......................................2/89 Bowling: L. Anderson 0/31, C. Fisher 0/11, N. Brayley 1/30, J. Bowring 1/13.

NERRENA v MDU 1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. P. Vine b. C. Harris ...........................45 L. Fisher c. W. Prosser b. P. Vine ................................0 S. Helms c&b. C. Harris ..........89 J. Kelly c. B. Davey b. C. Harris ...........................12 P. Matheson lbw. b. P. Vine ......21 J. Beckwith c. C. Brown b. T. Zukovskis .....................24 J. Cann stp. T. Sinclair b. T. Zukovskis .....................62 C. Baudinette c. P. Vine b. T. Zukovskis .....................25 N. Trotto b. C. Hoober .............16 C. Dougherty n.o. .......................6 M. Croatto c. B. Davey b. C. Hoober ...........................0 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................312 Bowling: P. Vine 2/39, C. Harris 3/78, S. McRae 0/57, C. Hoober 2/68, K. Sinclair 0/14, T. Zukovskis 3/54.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Hayes raises his bat for Korumburra SCOTT Hayes’ 127 run stint gave Korumburra a convincing lead over Foster in the final round of the season.

Korumburra won the toss and elected to bat first.

Starting steady, ‘first drop’ Adam Tagliafarro put up 26 runs before Hayes stepped in at five and got the game going.

Evan Alloway contributed to Korumburra’s fine score, accumulating 43 runs towards the end of the innings.

Foster bowler Greg Collis put the pressure on early, taking 3/75 off 24 overs. Shaun Chaseling and Bradley Cripps each took out two wickets.

With Foster still to bat, Korumburra finished off the innings 9/297.

Wonthaggi Miners set a challenge of 230 against Glen Alvie.

The Miners also started steady until fifth batsman Wayne Chapman stepped in. Chapman top scored with 66 runs.

C GRADE Division 1 TOWN v MDU 1st innings MDU D. Thomas n.o. .........................87 T. Bright c. M. Kreutzberger b. M. Luscombe .....................4 S. Riley c. L. Kleinert b. J. Pouw .............................16 M. Hoober b. M.G. Luscombe ...............27 B. Casbolt c. K. Newton b. M. Luscombe ...................22 C. Cary c. A. Hanily b. R. Edwards .......................10 J. Brown c. R. Edwards b. R. Shields ...........................7 B. Cantwell c. R. Edwards b. N. Fixter .............................0 J. Bright n.o. .............................21 Extras ......................................27 Total .............................7/221 (cc) Bowling: M.G. Luscombe 1/25, M. Kreutzberger 0/8, J. Pouw 1/27, K. Newton 0/27, M. Luscombe 2/21, R. Shields 1/25, R. Edwards 1/18, N. Fixter 1/32, A. Hanily 0/31.

INVERLOCH v WON CLUB

Darren Beesey also performed well with 39 runs.

However, Glen Alvie’s bowlers were relentless with Josh Thomas taking 3/82, Josh Hamilton taking 3/47 and Joe Burke taking 2/34.

Dismissing the Miners after 58.3 overs, Glen Alvie had the opportunity to start its innings.

Burke put up 14 runs and Russell Matthews made 12 runs.

Glen Alvie’s innings will continue this weekend.

The Imperials were no match against Koonwarra/ LRSL, all out for 91 in thits first innings.

Justin Pellicano and Kyle Cooper were the stand outs for the Imperials, making 26 and 21 runs respectively.

However, Koonwarra/ LRSL bowler Dylan Clark provided a quick finish, taking 5/27 off 6.2 overs.

Koonwarra/LRSL opened its account and won the first innings convincingly.

Jordan Pickersgill 1st innings Inverloch J. Belli c. M. Davey b. J. Brann ............................13 J. Strickland lbw. b. S. Roche ....0 R. Hughes c. J. Schulz b. S. Roche ...........................13 J. Williams lbw. b. M. Sharp ....12 M. Woods b. B. Van Agtmaal .....1 N. Bradley b. M. Dobbie..........15 D. Charkley c. J. Schulz b. B. Van Agtmaal ..................4 C. Bulter c. C. Harvey b. J. Brann ............................12 R. Bradley b. M. Sharp ..............2 J. Butcher c. S. Roche b. J. Brann ............................10 Z. Scholz n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................25 Total .......................................107 Bowling: M. Sharp 2/10, S. Roche 2/10, B. Van Agtmaal 2/27, M. Cadwallender 0/12, J. Brann 3/23, M. Dobbie 1/6, E. Dempsey 0/7.

PHILLIP ISLAND v OMK 1st innings Phillip Island C. Epifano c. P. Harper b. D. Jeffries .........................39 R. Cleeland r.o..........................54 J. Black lbw. b. D. Jeffries .........4 P. Cleary lbw. b. J. Paterson .....28

topped scored with 33 runs before retiring not out.

Adam Rockall contributed 27 runs and Jake Rockall made 23 runs.

Pellicano kept fighting, taking 3/45 off 12 overs, but Koonwarra/LRSL proved too strong.

Koonwarra/LRSL claimed the first innings points and with the ladder already set, next week’s innings will be irrelevant.

Poowong Loch had the bye this round.

FOSTER v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra S. Harland c. D. Thornell b. G. Collis .............................3 J. Celebrine c. D. Thornell b. S. Chaseling .......................1 A. Tagliaferro c. S. Chaseling b. G. Collis ...........................26 J. Oxlee c. G. Collis b. J. Pilkington .......................9 S. Hayes c. S. Roffey b. B. Cripps ........................127 T. Gray c&b. R. Dower ............25 J. Petrie lbw. b. S. Chaseling ......0 E. Allaway stp. S. Emanuel b. B. Cripps ..........................43 N. Arney lbw. b. G. Collis ..........7 H. McNeill n.o. ..........................6 Extras ......................................50 Total .............................9/297 (cc) Bowling: G. Collis 3/75, S. Chaseling 2/83, J. Pilkington 1/34, R. Dower 1/16, S. Emanuel 0/12, D. Garlick 0/13, T. McWilM. Cleary c. J. Paterson b. D. Jeffries .........................29 J. Sorarti b. J. Paterson .............19 P. Francis c. W. Dowel b. J. Paterson ..........................1 A. Tolley n.o.............................30 J. Johnston c. P. Harper b. J. Paterson ..........................2 M. Fletcher lbw. b. J. Paterson ...2 M. Christopher b. J. Paterson .....0 Extras ......................................24 Total .......................................231 Bowling: H. James 0/45, M. Whiteside 0/35, T. Bye 0/20, D. Wylie 0/23, D. Jeffries 3/40, A. Busana 0/10, J. Paterson 6/38, G. Lomagno 0/12.

KORUMBURRA v NERRENA 1st innings Korumburra B. Kerr c. N. Battersby b. P. Joseph ...........................57 A. Brinksma b. B. Croatto .........7 C. Smith c. Battersby b. M. Collins ........................59 P. Churchill c. C. Marinou b. P. Joseph .............................7 D. Kemp b. M. Collins .............14 I. Riddell lbw. b. M. Collins.......3 T. Morrison c. R. Baudinette b. M. Collins ........................26 C. Mileto b. P. Joseph.................4

liams 0/22, B. Cripps 2/13, S. Roffey 0/7.

WON MINERS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Won Miners G. Kent b. J. Thomas................14 M. Hibbins c. J. Thomas b. J. Burke ............................ 11 F. Andrighetto b. J. Thorn ..........7 L. Granger b. J. Thomas.............0 W. Chapman lbw. b. J. Hamilton .......................66 G. Peters c. D. Gilbert b. J. Hamilton .......................12 D. Beesey c. D. Tiziani b. J. Thomas .........................39 T. Wells c. J. Thorn ..................18 M. Donohue r.o. .......................19 P. Loos n.o. ...............................27 M. Greenway lbw. b. J. Hamilton .........................0 Extras ......................................17 Total .......................................230 Bowling: J. Burke 2/34, J. Thomas 3/82, J. Thorn 1/37, J. Hamilton 3/47, D. Gilbert 0/20.

1st innings Glen Alvie J. Burke n.o. .............................14 R. Matthews n.o. ......................12 Extras ........................................6 Total ......................................0/32 Bowling: M. Hibbins 0/15, M. Greenway 0/10, W. Chapman 0/3, D. Beesey 0/1, G. Peters 0/1, P. Loos 0/0.

IMPERIALS v KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Imperials K. Gray lbw. b. J. Geary.............7 H. McGannon c. L. Enter b. J. Geary ..............................1 R. O’Loughlin b. A. Drury .........0 J. Pellicano lbw. b. J. Pickersgill .....................26 K. Cooper c. J. Rockall b. D. Clark ............................21 M. Wrigley b. P. Joseph ...........10 A. Meade n.o. ...........................10 M. Cozzio b. M. Collins.............9 Extras ......................................29 Total .......................................235 Bowling: D. Grigg 0/13, M. Collins 5/72, B. Croatto 1/26, P. Joseph 4.55, M. Waltom 0/30, C. Marinou 0/18, R. Baudinette 0/13.

Division 2 GLEN ALVIE v WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club D. Brosnan c. D. Hynes b. D. Hale .............................63 D. McGuirk c. D. Hynes b. J. Newsome ........................5 B. Harvey c. D. Hynes b. L. McRae............................4 J. Licis c. M. Grieve b. K. Hull..............................20 F. Brosnan stp. M. Grieve b. B. McRae .........................77 L. Borne c. D. Hynes b. A. Newsome .....................27 N. Dobbie b. M. Dhar ................5 W. Speed c. D. Hynes b. M. Dhar ..............................2 K. Dudley c. M. Dhar

Hitting out: Imperials’ Louis Riseley brings out the slog sweep in the match against Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL. K. Materia c. J. Rockall b. D. Clark ..............................9 J. Van Der Kolk c. B. Hastings b. D. Clark ............................14 W. Horvath c. B. Hastings b. D. Clark ..............................2 M. Wardle c. A. Rockall b. D. Clark ..............................2 L. Riseley n.o. ............................2 Extras ........................................6 Total .........................................91 Bowling: A. Drury 1/40, J. Geary 2/7, J. Pickersgill 2/14, D.

Clark 5/27.

1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL L. Enter c. H. McGannon b. L. Riseley ...........................3 J. Rockall c. K. Cooper b. J. Pellicano .......................23 J. Hastings c. K. Cooper b. J. Pellicano .......................12 P. Stow lbw. b. R. O’Loughlin ...7 N. Grimes b. R. O’Loughlin ......0 D. Clark c. K. Gray b. J. Pellicano .........................8 A. Rockall c. L. Riseley

b. B. McRae ...........................4 H. Dobbie n.o. ............................0 S. Liddle stp. M. Grieve b. B. McRae ...........................0 Extras ......................................25 Total .......................................232 Bowling: L. McRae 1/45, J. Newsome 1/42, D. Hale 1/49, B. McRae 3/25, M. Dhar 2/16, K. Hull 1/8, M. Milnes 0/12, A. Newsome 1/28.

KORUMBURRA v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass S. Burchell c. P. Whelan b. S. Hall ................................4 J. Reilly c. P. Whelan b. S. Hall ............................103 G. Burchell c. D. Telfer b. M. Rowe...........................73 S. Tapscott b. G. Barrett ...........55 B. Noble c. P. Whelan b. S. Hall ..............................12 Z. Crow c. J. Wrigley b. S. Hall ................................7 R. Duff n.o. ................................9 G. Crow n.o. .............................12 Extras ......................................16 Total .............................6/291 (cc) Bowling: S. Hall 4/73, D. Telfer 0/50, G. Barrett 1/66, R. Francis 0/11, V. Gopal 0/32, M. Rowe 1/30, J. Whiteside 0/22.

POOWONG-LOCH v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat c. ...............................1 J. Manning c. ............................33 S. Niven lbw. ..............................2 C. Andrews c. ...........................15 R. Young c. ...............................29 W. Paterson c............................33 G. Marshall c............................23 M. Lee b. ....................................1 T. Niven b...................................0 S. Cox c. .....................................9 D. Stevenson n.o. .......................3 Extras ......................................26 Total .......................................175 Bowling: R. Knox 3/23, S. McKinnon 1/23, A. Sheedy 1/19, B. Knight 2/36, A. Johnson 2/45, B. Regan 1/13, J. Knox 0/13.

OMK v KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL P. Buckley c. D. Elford b. S. Matthews......................16 A. Stanley c. J. Whiteside b. D. Elford ............................9 M. Scrimshaw b. S. Matthews ...0 S. Moore c. D. Elford b. L. Whiteside .....................41

b. K. Gray.................................27 J. Pickersgill ret........................33 J. Geary c. H. McGannon b. J. Forrester........................13 A. Drury n.o. ............................21 Extras ......................................21 Total .......................... 8/168 (dec) Bowling: J. Pellicano 3/45, L. Riseley 1/12, R. O’Loughlin 2/14, K. Gray 1/23, H. McGannon 0/10, J. Van Der Kolk 0/11, M. Wardle 0/18, J. Forrester 1/19, W. Horvath 0/7.

I. Smith c. T. Whiteside b. J. Whiteside ...................... 11 B. Manicaro c. J. Whiteside b. M. Blackburn .....................0 C. Buckland c. J. Whiteside b. M. Blackburn .....................0 A. Piksons c. J. Whiteside b. J. Whiteside ........................0 G. Sherriff c. L. Whiteside b. M. Blackburn .....................0 B. Thomas c. D. Wylie b. L. Whiteside .......................0 D. Van Puyenbroek n.o. .............0 Extras ......................................15 Total .........................................92 Bowling: D. Elford 1/35, S. Matthews 2/19, M. Blackburn 3/12, J. Whiteside 2/21, L. Whiteside 2/0.

1st innings OMK D. Wylie lbw. b. P. Buckley .....27 D. Elford lbw. b. P. Buckley.....32 S. Matthews n.o........................26 C. Walker n.o............................19 Extras ......................................23 Total ....................................2/127 Bowling: D. Van Puyenbroek 0/35, C. Buckland 0/38, P. Buckley 2/22, A. Piksons 0/20, I. Smith 0/9.

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Amazing feat for the Coasters THE Wonthaggi Coasters U/16 girl’s final tournament for the year was the penultimate challenge the Victorian Country Championships held at Shepparton recently.

The girls made it all the way to the grand final, but were defeated by Bendigo.

Their first game was against Portland and the girls bounced out of the blocks early and proceeded to dominate their opponents.

They were in front 23 to 11 at half time and never let Portland back into the game whilst getting valuable court time into the entire roster.

The final score was 41- 17 in an ideal warm up for the tough games to follow.

The next game was against Wodonga. The girls came out flat and were really struggling against a physically stronger side.

Three quarter time scores were 2218 and Wonthaggi and the game was up for grabs.

The final quarter was a heart stopping affair with the Coasters “sneaking” over the line with a one point victory 26-25.

It was a mighty scare and their next game was against the might of Ballarat.

Half time the scores were 12-7 Ballarat’s way and the girls were staring down the barrel.

At three quarter time they were 1713 and still down with an enormous task in front of them.

In another heart stopper with four seconds on the clock the shot went up and in to win a crucial game, Wonthaggi 26-24.

Runners up: back from left, Alana McRae (coach), Zali Anderson, Gemma Thomas, Chelsea Bowman, Chloe Bramley, Ella Sadler, front from left, Grace McRae, Lanni Pryor, Sophia Hughes and Jessy Sadler celebrated their efforts at the Victorian Country Championships held in Shepparton.

With all the preliminary games over Wonthaggi was in Division 1 in a quarter final against the Bellarine Peninsula.

After a good night’s sleep the girls came out firing and quickly gained the ascendancy. It was probably their best performance so far of the tournament they dominated to run out comfortable winners 34-17.

They played the semi final against rivals Traralgon. In the past year, Traralgon has won the majority of games, always in close hard fought contests.

With Traralgon’s top scorer on three fouls, the Coasters had to drive into the paint to try and get points on

the board.

But as expected, Traralgon dug deep, defended very well and was accurate in its shooting.

The Coasters were up by two points at three quarter time and they had to find something extra to get over the line and to make it to the grand final.

Tired legs and fatigue played a factor and mistakes where a plenty.

Coasters managed to steady and defended like their lives depended on it and were rewarded with a couple of steals and some fast passing to get a couple of quick scores on the board.

This gave them a lead which Traralgon had to try and chip away at.

With nerves of steel, Coasters came away with a nine point win, the biggest margin in the last three years of playing each other.

They were up against a massive challenge in the grand final.

Bendigo came out of the blocks firing, defensive pressure was amazing and offensive plays were well drilled and executed. Coasters started the game with good intentions but were shown up by a class act.

At quarter time they were down by 10 points, something had to change to get into the game.

Coach’s instructions were to drive into the paint and try and draw a foul.

Goals started dropping and the margin was reduced by half time to eight points.

Coasters had stopped the run on and a big blow out, but the job wasn’t done.

Bendigo came out with unbelievable accuracy and relentless pressure in defence. It is hard to find energy in tired legs and when shots aren’t dropping it can be demoralising but the girls weren’t giving up. They were down by 15 at here quarter time.

With eight minutes of hard work left Wonthaggi had to pull out everything it had to try and reduce the margin.

A fired up Coasters ended the last quarter with finals energy that was missing in the first quarter. Defence picked up, control of the ball improved and balls started to drop.

Bodies were pouncing on loose balls and aggression to pull that ball in came to the fore front.

With nothing to lose, the Coasters drove to the ring created turn overs and stopped a dominant team’s run on.

Unfortunately it was all to no avail as Bendigo proved too good.

Although the girls went down in the grand final by 15 points, their achievement to make a grand final in Division 1 against quality opposition is a credit to themselves and their coach. A huge thank you goes to the girls’ coach Alana McRae for her time and effort training and coaching this team. Also thank you to Hannah McRae for assisting Alana on the weekend while Alana actually competed in the championships.

Trusty team nanager Diana Thomas was also thanked for keeping the girls in line and as always keeping them entertained.

Christine fires up for nationals LOCAL athlete Christine Byrne wowed state champion title and a personal best of 11.97 at Victorian State Championships re- seconds.

She won her heat and was a close third in the cently. women’s 200 metre final with a time of 24.63 sec-

Christine won her heat and the final in the onds; there was nothing in it with first coming in U/20 women’s 100 metre sprint, claiming the at a time of 24.58 seconds and second at 24.61 seconds.

Christine is now preparing for the Australian Champions in three weeks from March 26 to April 2.

She will be competing on March 27 and March 29 in Sydney.

Christine’s coach Terri Cater is pleased and impressed with her progression leading into nationals; as is her family and athletics club Glenhuntly.

Christine is currently studying Year 12 at LeWinner: Victorian state champion Christine ongatha Secondary College.

Byrne (centre) qualified for nationals to be held in Sydney in three weeks.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club

Fantastic final: life member Thelma Arnup (left) and club president Merry Dyson-Holland (right) congratulated winners of the twilight competition Brenda Hocken and Wendy 2017 50m Prone Pennant - Section C ROUND one: Albury A 569.014 defeated Wyhoon.

by Leongatha 576.020; Wangaratta 565.013 defeated Brunswick 554.010; Glenelg B 574.019 defeated by Kyabram 576.020.

The best shooter for round one was Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) with 198.012.

Round two: Glenelg B 580.015 defeated Albury A 562.016; Leongatha 573.019 defeated Brunswick 568.016; Kyabram 575.019 defeated Wangaratta 566.013 0.

The best shooters for round two were Simon Noonan (Kyabram) and Richard Izard (Brunswick) with 194.007.

Croquet final impresses

THE Leongatha Croquet Club enjoyed a fantastic finish to a great twilight competition last week.

Congratulations go to Wendy Wyhoon and Brenda Hocken from the RSL team who won the competition outright; the win was all the more special as they had never played the game before.

Ladder It came down to the last night of play with AllisKyabram ....................................................................8 ter and Cameron Dowling from Sandra’s Boys playLeongatha ..................................................................8 Glenelg B ....................................................................4 ing a must win game against Emma Smith and Judy Wangaratta ................................................................4 Robb to stay in the running.

Albury A......................................................................0 Emma and Judy played like champions and won Brunswick ...................................................................0 the game, leaving the RSL girls in top spot with five The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle wins overall. club on the recreation reserve.

A huge thank you goes to the other teams, that Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt on 5664 2358.

also showed fantastic skills and rivalry – Anne and Kaye from the Newbies, Greg and Andrea from Still Bombers, Burnie and Julie from the Car Club and Geoff and Garry from the Lions.

All teams made it a very special event for the club again this year.

Everyone had a lot of fun and the club enjoyed a beautiful night of weather to finish off the season.

The club also thanked its members, who contributed to a very smoothly run competition and look forward to more fun next year.

Anyone wishing to come and try the great game and join in the fun is welcome to come along on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 1pm; please wear flat soled shoes and use of equipment and coaching is free.

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Boxer to take on national challenge NOW with a Victorian youth champion title under his belt, Wonthaggi boxer Charles Joma is bound for nationals in April.

The 17 year old earned his place on the Victorian state team after coming up against the current Australian champion Kane Gipp in Brunswick in the semi-final on February 19.

“It was a tough fight and Charles went up a weight. He is now fighting as a 69 kilogram youth,” coach Scott Williamson said.

Charles came up against former Australian champion Mitch King in the final.

“He was fighting the best and won on points,” Scott said.

“Charles and Mitch will both go to nationals. We aren’t going in as second best.”

Prior to the finals, Charles fought in Adelaide. Coming up against undefeated Oscar Bloomfield, he won every round unanimously.

“He has fought hard and tough to get to where he is,” Scott said.

“Now we will be focusing on getting him ready for nationals, which will be held in Adelaide in the first week of April.”

Should Charles be successful at the nationals, he will qualify for the Worlds, which will be held in Barbados.

“Worlds would be a massive opportunity, and it’s not far out of his reach,” Scott said.

Charles has been training with Wonthaggi Boxing Club for the past four years, and it has become a lifestyle for him.

His goal is to take on as many bouts as possible to turn professional before he is 21 or go to the Olympics in 2020.

“He trains most nights and we push him to do a bit extra like getting out of bed to go for a run, even if it’s only for 10 minutes,” Scott said.

“It’s about mentally toughening up as much as it is physical. If he’s out there, rain or shine, he already

Champion: Wonthaggi boxer Charles Joma is off to nationals in April after earning the title of Victorian 69 kilogram youth champion in late February. has an edge over his opponent.”

Charles has also started swimming every Wednesday at the YMCA with a few members of the boxing club.

“I enjoy it. It’s starting to come as habit for me,” Charles said.

“I got into boxing because of a friend and now I’m wanting to see how far I can take it. Being able to go to something like the Olympics would mean a lot to me.”

Scott said boxing has inspired healthy lifestyles and confidence in the members, including Charles.

“There’s a lot of stuff involved and it’s all good experience,” Scott said.

“With Charles, we will be looking to get as many fights under his belt as possible. He’s made a big turnaround with his lifestyle choices and he’s got a good chance of going far.”

Amazing effort: the winners of the ladies grade of simulated clay target shooting were, from left, Kristy Matthies (first), Melody Hogan (second) and Karina Stybosch (third).

• South Gippsland Field and Game

Simulated targets ON a warm overcast day, 78 shooters enjoyed a 75 Tgts Sim Grd event on Sunday, March 5.

The high gun for the day was S. Silver with a score of 67.

The other place getters are as follows.

AA: S. Silver 67, S. Busana 67 and W. Lieshout 60.

A: S. Dunn 59, S. Grattan 58 and J. Green 56.

B: M. Huitson 60, D. Rodregues 57 and S. Bickel 56.

C: S. Jarvis 50, J. Clancy 46 and A. Thomas 46.

Vets: J. Robbins 56, G. Hart 55 and J. Spinks 40.

Ladies: K. Matthies 56, M. Hogan 48 and K. Stybosh 46.

Juniors: J. Lieshout 54 and H. Hamilton 39.

The next shoot will be a 75 Tgts Sim Grd event on Sunday, April 2. The starting time will be 11am at the ground situated at 940 Leongatha-Yarragon Road, Hallston.

If you are interested in trying simulated clay target shooting just come along, you will be made most welcome.

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Local cricketers get a boost KOONWARRA and Nyora recreation reserves officially opened new cricket practice nets last Friday.

Great asset: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento (front) tests the new practice nets in Koonwarra with, from left, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath, Cricket Victoria’s regional development officer Shannon Small, regional cricket manager Rob Wood, Cricket Victoria’s public policy and government relations manager Brett Wood, Cricket Victoria’s acting manager field force Jason Mathers and Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL Cricket Club president Paris Buckley.

The nets were funded through South Gippsland Shire Council’s contribution of $49,000, a $100,000 grant from the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, and $48,000 from the community.

Cricket Victoria public policy and government relations manager Brett Wood said the nets would be an incredible asset for Koonwarra.

“With a beautiful backdrop, this facility will be the centrepiece of the town,” he said.

“The only complaint we’ve heard is that there are only three.”

Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL Cricket Club president Paris Buckley said the club was overjoyed by the new nets.

“Players, life members, supporters and community members are very excited about this project,” he said.

“This has been two years in the making and our previous nets could only be described as embarrassing.

This club has seen significant growth, particularly youth, and these nets will

help young players develop and hone their skills. We are grateful to Cricket Victoria, council, the State Government and the community for their support.”

The Lions Club of Leongatha also presented a $1000 cheque to go towards the cricket club.

Cricket Victoria also announced Nyora would receive a $100,000 grant from the State Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure fund.

This investment will include installation of an automatic sprinkler system, converting an existing variety of grass surface to santa anna grass and an introduction of seasonal rye grass in winter months to protect the santa anna grass.

This funding supports a $55,000 contribution from council and a $55,000 community contribution.

“This upgrade will not only provide a recreation reserve that is improved for use by the community, but will reduce the amount of labour required by volunteers to manually irrigate the ground, allowing them to use these resources for other required tasks,” mayor Cr Ray Argento said.

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