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Fatal crash A MAN died after a single car collision in Tarwin Lower on Saturday night.

Top talent: Korumburra’s annual showjumping event was held over one massive weekend, with around 700 registrations. Inverloch’s Yvonne Morrison and Murchison’s Scott Barclay with his horse Lily El Mare were at the event on Saturday. Scott is a showjumping coach and a top level rider who has competed in countries like Germany and Ireland. Find out more on the back page.

The 66 year old Wyndham Vale man died after the vehicle he was driving on Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower left the road and collided with a tree shortly after 10pm. Investigators believe the driver of the south-bound car failed to negotiate a left hand bend, causing his vehicle to cross to the incorrect side of the road and crash into trees. He died at the scene. Emergency services including ambulance, police, Tarwin Lower and Pound Creek CFA, and Fish Creek CFA road rescue unit attended. Police at Bass Coast Highway Patrol would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the collision or saw the vehicle before the collision.

TOXIC TIMES Council infighting sparks tirade from outgoing deputy mayor By Brad Lester

• Cr Maxine Kiel.

CR MAXINE Kiel blew up at her fellow councillors when she revealed acts of harassment, disrespect, poor behaviour, tantrums and attacking of free speech by her colleagues. She gave a speech to re-

member when ending her term as deputy mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. Cr Kiel, of Mirboo North, revealed tantrums by councillors and acts of discourtesy towards council staff in a stinging attack that laid clear disunity within the council. After only a year in office, the new council has already been torn apart by claims of

councillors bullying each other. The division is in part left over from the previous council, in which councillors Andrew McEwen and Don Hill were at odds with many of their colleagues, including Cr Lorraine Brunt, who was the other councillor returned to office in the 2016 election. Last Wednesday, Cr Brunt won the mayoral vote from Cr McEwen, six votes to three.

The split within the council remains, with councillor Jeremy Rich joining the ‘Progressive Reform for South Gippsland’ team of councillors Hill and McEwen. A post on that group’s Facebook page last Wednesday stated, “Well, the mayoral election was quite the surprise. Cr Brunt was elected with support from all councillors except Cr Hill, Cr McEwen, and Cr

Rich. Disappointing that those councillors supporting positive change were not supported by the new council.” That trio has often clashed with some other councillors, and The Star last week learned Cr Meg Edwards and Cr Kiel were at loggerheads during the year, prompting Cr Kiel to apologise to Cr Edwards for her language. Continued on page 4.

• Cr Don Hill.

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Saputo chief satisfies MG suppliers By Sarah Vella MURRAY Goulburn suppliers have had their questions answered by Lino Saputo Jnr, the head of Canadian dairy giant Saputo, that is poised to take over the struggling cooperative.

In a meeting in Leongatha last Thursday, he talked suppliers through the likely sale of MG to Saputo, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2018. The sale is conditional on government approvals and a vote by supplier shareholders of at least 50 percent. Koonwarra MG supplier

Shawn Hollingworth said because of MG’s huge loss of milk flow, revenue was not going to cover commitments to suppliers and debt was going to be a struggle. “Lino Saputo Jnr gave a run down on the company and the plans for its Australian operation, which will include MG and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, and how they proposed that will work moving forward,” he said. Mr Hollingworth said most suppliers were keen to get the sale over and done with. Murray Goulburn supplier Peter Young from Buffalo said the way Mr Saputo talked about loyalty allayed some of his fears about losing the cooperative structure of the company.

“He said even though Saputo is not a private company, the family still owns the majority of its shares and they still see it as a family business,” he said. “I am still disappointed about losing the cooperative, but I believe the sale is the best way forward.” Mr Young said he believed the company’s head office would be located outside of Melbourne. Included in the sale are MG’s Leongatha and Maffra factories. Mr Saputo aimed to increase milk supply, have those plants running close to full capacity and continue UHT production at Leongatha. “Right now we don’t produce UHT and we see it as adding value to the combined WBC-MG

entity,” he said. The MG Trading business is included in the Saputo transaction, unless MG has sold MG Trading prior to completion, which it is entitled to do. Mr Saputo said employees at Leongatha’s factory could remain confident the factory would continue to operate under current conditions. “We are in this business to grow the business and we believe we can bring the current intake of 1.9 billion litres of milk up to 2.5 million litres (nationally),” he said. “I believe there are suppliers on the sidelines ready to come back to MG and bring their milk back into the system so we want to get plants running at a good capacity ratio.”

Head honcho: Buffalo dairy farmer and MG supplier Peter Young, talks with Lino Saputo Jnr, the head of Canadian dairy giant Saputo, which looks likely to buy MG, at the supplier meeting in Leongatha last Thursday. Saputo has committed to being leading payers for milk and would pay the same farmgate

price to WCB and MG suppliers, once existing contracts were complete.

Burra family cops the lot By Jessica Anstice KORUMBURRA’S Cleveland family will struggle to settle in their newly purchased home while it remains an option for the Korumburra Community Hub site.

Chris and Julie Cleveland sold their former home, which was located on the proposed site of the new IGA supermarket site on King Street, to avoid the stress of being kicked out. Buying the house beside their business premises Burra Electrical Services - in Victoria Street seemed like the best idea. That was until two weeks ago, when they were informed by South Gippsland Shire Council their new home and business shed was one of three options for the site of the hub. Mr and Mrs Cleveland have four children, Phoebe, Tiegan, Zoe and Richard, aged between three and 10. “Obviously the kids don’t like to move,” Mr Cleveland said. The family is now delaying renovations until council determines the hub site. Burra Electrical Services employs 10 local fulltime staff and 80 percent of the business’ income

comes from outside the shire and is spent locally. The Clevelands will fight council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). “The loss of local jobs, either in part or all, may be the result of an eventual failed VCAT appeal and the business would have to close down and start again,” Mr Cleveland said. “We would relocate outside of South Gippsland Shire closer to Melbourne.” Mr Cleveland said the site was too small, steep and expensive to build the hub, with no capacity to increase car parking. “The railway station precinct is the only site that has a potential strategic long term plan for Korumburra,” he said. “We feel the rushing of this community hub site decision is not taking the best site (railway precinct) because negotiations with VicTrack are going much slower than anticipated and the shire’s impatience may exclude this option to the detriment of Korumburra in the longer term.” Korumburra Business Association president Noelene Cosson said, “We are extremely sympathetic to the businesses and people who own property affected by the options put forward and understand that it is a difficult situation for them waiting on the outcome. “Personally my option would be for council to uti-

lise the railway land to assist in the development.” A council spokesperson said option one was chosen because the site was identified in the planning scheme’s policy for Korumburra as the preferred hub site. The preferred site already includes the Clevelands’ land in the hub identified area. “The former kinder site is Crown Land (not council land) and the hub could be built on the land subject to a change in the reserve status, which is a procedural matter,” the council spokesperson said. “The hub could be built on the option one land, however council acknowledges this site has slope and access issues that make development more chal-

lenging and costly.” The council spokesperson said council was seeking to minimise uncertainty for the Clevelands by making a decision on a preferred site quickly. Written submissions can be emailed to council at kvitalise@southgippsand.vic.gov.au. Submissions close November 24.

Green light for Korumburra IGA A NEW supermarket proposed by Michael’s IGA for Korumburra is a step closer.

South Gippsland Shire Council approved a planning permit last week. Only four objections were received to the proposed supermarket on the corner of King and Commercial streets. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “A new supermarket will be a great asset for Korumburra and the wider South Gippsland community. The new premises will be much larger than the existing Michael’s IGA supermarket and will provide a greater range of products. There will also be significant economic benefits for the region from a project of this size.” A notice of decision has been issued for the development which presents objectors with a 21 day opportunity to appeal the permit at VCAT. At its August meeting, council resolved to start the statutory procedures under the Local Government Act to give public notice of its intentions to sell the following council owned land in Korumburra: 155-165 Commercial Street, 1 King Street and 28 Local workers: from left, Burra Electrical Services employees Leanna Reiff, Brendan Far- Victoria Street. At its meeting tomorrow (Wednesday), council relly, Scott McIntosh, Rob Nelson, Matt Perks, owner Julie Cleveland, David Rasmus, owner will consider whether to proceed with the land sales. Chris Cleveland and Alex McNair are feeling extremely anxious knowing their work site is The land sales are being considered to facilitate the one of South Gippsland Shire Council’s options for the Korumburra Community Hub site. new supermarket.

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State award for Star THE Great Southern Star has just won campaign, launched on January 10 this the 2017 Victorian Country Press Asso- year to help reinvigorate Leongatha. The Star’s general manager Tony Giles was ciation award for Journalism- Best Community Campaign for newspaper 2000 to thrilled to accept the award during the annual presentation night at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne 6000 circulation for its Save Our Town on Friday night. The award was for a promotional initiative which creates or lifts the profile of an issue affecting all, or a specific section of a community. Judge for this section Lynne Smith has been a journalist all her life and was the first female editor of the Latrobe Valley Express and in her comments she said, “Who better to launch a campaign to save its town than the local newspaper. The Star’s SOS – Save Our Town’ campaign was created in a bid to stop businesses from closing and attract new ones. “I would have liked to see the paper settle on one tagline and continue it throughout the extensive coverage which was impressive. “In this campaign, not only did the paper keep the issue at the forefront for several months, it took the initiative and hosted a free marketing seminar for local businesses. This campaign is a great example of leading from the front to support its local community. “A local newspaper is the community. It is the community’s voice. This is why when there is an issue or cause that is important to the community, it’s the paper’s role to raise it. Even more, it must be prepared to take up that cause and run with it. But is not enough to publish a series of stories. Papers need to launch these campaigns with a committed

Star success: Brad Lester, editor of The Great Southern Star, was thrilled to win the prestigious state award for the Save Our Town campaign. comment piece to show they are prepared to lead from the front. “After all, a newspaper is best placed to read the feeling of its community. To me, a newspaper can

give sound to the voiceless, it can give hope to the marginalised and can help right wrongs. This is why community campaigns are so important. Don’t be afraid to take a stand.”

Toxic times at SG council Continued from page 1.

Cr Kiel told The Star on Friday, “While there was an instance of miscommunication between Cr Edwards and myself earlier in the year, it was resolved immediately and without rancour.” Cr Brunt called for “good working relations” among councillors, saying “all councillors will have a voice, an equal voice that will be respected and listened to” under her leadership. Cr Aaron Brown was elected deputy mayor, defeating Cr McEwen five votes to four. Cr Kiel’s speech contradicted previous claims by council of unity among the elected representatives. During council’s first term, an external investigator looked into claims of bullying among councillors and found no allegations were substantiated. In reflecting on her first year, Cr Kiel told the special meeting of council last Wednesday, “Respect is not necessarily something that is earned; it should be an automatic part of our behaviour. It is a shame that some councillors don’t see it the same way,” she said. Cr Kiel cited “the continual harassment of fellow councillors, the constant tantrums by some councillors and behaviour that I have never seen

before in my life”. “The lack of respect of some for their fellow councillors and staff is quite frankly, embarrassing,” she said. “The constant belittling, denigrating and ridiculing of other councillors must cease. I am ashamed that I have not stood up sooner to defend those councillors on the receiving end of this bullying and ridicule. It makes me wonder why we have a Code of Conduct that we all signed this time last year.” Cr Kiel urged councillors to “never question for one moment my professionalism, integrity or commitment to this organisation and the community”. “To attack me personally is just not on, and to infer that I work behind anyone’s back, I will not accept. The community will always take priority with most things that I do, and have always done. I have lived in Mirboo North for 25 years and am well ingrained in most community groups there,” she said. Cr Kiel’s speech prompted a strong – and unsolicited rebuke – from Cr Hill in a letter to the editor on page 12 of The Star today, in which he labels her speech “very poor and ungracious”.

“She bagged council and councillors in general and in my opinion she appears to have breached the councillor code of conduct document she signed after becoming a councillor,” he writes, adding, “In my view there has been no bullying conducted in this term of council and the three instances of unfounded allegations are just that - unfounded. “In my view these unfounded and unjustified allegations are mischievous and disrespectful of fellow councillors and council, and I can only wonder as to the motives behind those making those unfounded allegations.” Disunity among council was also raised by Cr McEwen in his mayoral candidature speech. He promised to ensure all councillors were treated with respect, ensure all councillors’ voices were heard, and to work professionally with staff, councillors and the community. “We have to restore a culture of mutual respect and promote teamwork that gets the best outcomes for the community by respecting and working with the diversity of views,” he said. Cr McEwen finished with, “In conclusion the community does not want a squabbling council.” Alas, that is what the community has.

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Heroic teenager awarded A MIRBOO North teenager has been recognised as a Community Hero for his outstanding efforts to save his father’s life at their Mirboo North farm in July.

Paul Mancarella, and his son Douglas, 17, were moving sheep into a shearing shed on a Sunday afternoon, when the father-of-three suddenly collapsed. Realising his dad had stopped breathing, Douglas worked quickly to lay Paul on his back, call Triple Zero (000) and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Douglas had learned some CPR at school and was grateful for the help of the Triple Zero (000) call taker to pace his chest compressions until paramedics arrived. Mirboo North paramedic Mark Cooke nominated Douglas for a Community Hero Award for his quick response and maturity in what would have been a frightening situation. “Douglas was so calm, mature and just so effective in everything he did,” Mr Cooke said. “He was doing an outstanding job of CPR, and that enabled us to do the best we could with our equipment and skills.” Paul, 52, was defibrillated six times and regained a pulse before being flown to Monash Medical Centre in a critical condition. He has since recovered. Douglas’ brother Mark, 13, who was unaware their dad was unwell until he saw the ambulance pull up in their driveway, was proud of his big brother. “I ran up and straight away gave Dougie a huge hug just because of the amount of work he did to give Dad the best fighting chance that he could to survive,” he said. The Mancarella family was in the audience to see Victorian Minister for Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy and Ambulance Victoria CEO Tony Walker present Douglas with his Community Hero medal at a special Parliament House ceremony yesterday (Monday). Mr Walker said Douglas’ actions showed the importance of knowing CPR to save lives. “Douglas made all the difference to his father’s chances of survival in those first critical minutes, by providing first aid while paramedics were on the way,” he said. “With 75 percent of cardiac arrests happening at home, CPR is one of the most important skills you can ever learn.”

New mayor calls for unity By Brad Lester THE new mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council, Cr Lorraine Brunt, has called for “good working relations” among councillors.

Her call came after a turbulent year for the new council, with claims of bullying and in-fighting among councillors. “All councillors will have a voice, an equal voice that will be respected and listened to,” she said. As to how she would achieve unity, Cr Brunt told The Star, “By following good governance processes and ensuring that everyone around the table is supported, encouraged and given equal opportunity to contribute.” She said she would advocate to agencies for funding for projects to reinvigorate Leongatha and Korumburra, and council would stop the sale of land in Venus Bay until after a review of open space in the town. Cr Brunt said council would revisit the direction of Coal Creek Community Park and Museum when council reviews its costs and value to the shire. Hailing from Poowong, she expects ongoing growth in that town and Nyora, and feels “it is important that Loch retain its village feel, with development mostly being infill within the town boundaries.” Cr Brunt won the mayoral vote from Andrew McEwen, six votes to three. Her supporters were councillors Aaron Brown, Alyson Skinner, Meg Edwards, Maxine Kiel, former mayor Ray Argento and herself. Cr McEwen won the votes of himself, and councillors Don Hill and Jeremy Rich. Cr Brown was named deputy mayor, after defeating Cr McEwen. In his speech, Cr McEwen said he was standing for mayor as the community had voted for change. “I believe I have the experience, capability and desire to work collaboratively and inclusively for change with all councillors for the benefit of the community,” he said.

Leading the way: South Gippsland Shire Council’s new deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown and mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt in the heart of Leongatha last Wednesday. They face the challenge of trying to unify council. He said he had proven his leadership ability by advocating for increased productivity, more funding for maintenance of recreation reserves, the establishment of the Korumburra Round Table, and securing commitment for a priority project for Korumburra’s Commercial Street, hub and railway projects. Outgoing mayor Cr Ray Argento praised council staff for their service to the community and noted the contribution of volunteers “who shape our shire through their dedication and good work”. Cr Brunt and her husband Michael run a dairy farm at Poowong. She enjoys farming, animals and family, including her six grandchildren. Cr Brown runs his parents’ sheep and cattle property at Wattle Bank, and will marry his fiancee Sari Woods in May. His interests include running, squash, hiking and outdoor activities.

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Night’s highlight: pictured following the unveiling of the memorial rock were, from left, CFA op- Social times: having a chat prior to the unveiling of the memorial rock were, from left, Reerations manager Simon Bloink, Edwin Millett, Paul Norton and brigade captain Hilco Zuidema. bekah Vagg, Janine Moscript, Sylvia Vagg and brigade secretary/treasurer Carly Hurst.

Brigade unveils memorial rock A MEMORIAL rock honouring all past members of the Leongatha South CFA was unveiled in front of 50 current members on Saturday night. Long serving members Edwin Millett and Paul

Norton shared the honour of cutting the ribbon to unveil the plaque and memorial rock. Captain of the Leongatha South brigade Hilco Zuidema welcomed all to the unveiling and thanked operations manager for CFA District 9, Simon Bloink, for his attendance before running through some of the brigade’s history.

The first meeting to form the brigade was held on July 23, 1956. The station was built in 1982 by the members of the brigade and was opened by Les Lupton in July 1983. In 2010 a meeting room was added, previously members used the former Leongatha South school for meetings. Just six captains have served the brigade in its 61

year history: Harold Vagg, Steve McAlpine, Don Landry, Gordon Vagg, Garry Williams and Hilco Zuidema. Captain Zuidema thanked Stuart Landry for making and installing the plaque, managers at Holcim Quarry Ross Newton and Reece Morehu for the donation of the rock, and Brent Sinclair Catering for the wonderful job they did on Saturday night.

Foster ready for riders Sales for a cause

SOUTH Gippsland is counting down to the Great Victorian Bike Ride that will tour the region this week.

The ride will begin in Tidal River on Sunday, November 26, head from Foster to Yarram on Monday, November 27 and will continue around Gippsland through to Trafalgar on December 3. As part of the first day festivities, Foster will be holding a street party with market stalls from 10.30am and live music and entertainment throughout the evening. Sections of Main Street will be closed to traffic from 9am to 11pm; rear car parking will be available. Foster was named the favourite and most welcoming town by riders in 2007, a title the community will try to uphold for 2017. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said the Great Victorian Bike Ride was a great way for visitors to see and experi-

ence South Gippsland and beyond. “Council is proud to support the Great Victorian Bike Ride and is pleased to host riders for the first two days of their travels,” she said. “We look forward to welcoming our new and returning riders and expect it shall be a fantastic event, particularly with all the efforts made by the Foster community to entertain the riders on their first night. “With 3200 riders expected to be travelling in the region, it is important for motorists to be wary when travelling in the area.” Road closures (including the closure of Wilsons Promontory National Park until 12.30pm) are expected on Sunday, November 26, with traffic disruptions on Monday, November 27. For more information on these changes to road conditions please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/greatvicbikeride.

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beautiful weather and generosity. Mr Brereton sold pieces on behalf of a Leongatha Men’s Shed member, with all proceeds going back to the Men’s Shed.

Residents of Trease Street and Allison Street held garage sales to raise funds for Water Aid and the Leongatha Men’s Shed. These garage sales are an annual event to help homeowners clear out their clutter and give back to others. The day was instigated by Water Aid supporter Johanna Haasjes and Leongatha Men’s Shed’s David Brereton. Ms Haasjes has been a long time campaigner of Make Poverty History, but decided to put weight behind Water Aid to help provide safe water, sanitation and hygiene to those who go without around the world. “There are many great organisations, but I have chosen Water Aid because it is totally dedicated to its goal of transforming lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities,” she said. The garage sales coincided with World Toilet Day on Sunday. Pieces in Ms Haasjes’ garage sale were donated by the public to support the cause. Ms Haasjes said they had been blessed with both

Above, Worthy causes: David Brereton and Johanna Haasjes organised the annual garage sale event in Leongatha’s Trease and Allison streets on Saturday. This event raised money for the Leongatha Men’s Shed and Water Aid. Left, On sale: Taj and Chance Houston helped out at the annual garage sale event in Leongatha’s Trease Street on Saturday.

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Gays rejoice, but MP to vote no SOUTH Gippsland’s gay community has welcomed the outcome of the Australian same sex marriage survey, which supported legalising marriage between people of the same sex.

Ryanston gay man Wayne Moloney was amazed by the result. As a young man, he fled from gay parties raided by police and now aged, 70, is closer to having his 48 year relationship with his partner Keith Ritchie recognised “by the law as having equal value”. “This is an outcome I could not have imagined when (in the past) police could break into your bedroom and put you away for five years,” he said. “I am thrilled to think that the love and acceptance Keith and I enjoy in our community may be more widespread than previously thought. “And for my wonderful young friends, I am overjoyed that they can lead a life free of a legal and social shackle around their

love.” Mr Moloney now called on Federal Parliament to immediately legislate for same sex marriage. “The peripheral issues should be debated later as they may impact on existing laws, that is anti-discrimination and the like,” he said. Marty Thomas runs the restaurant Moos at Meeniyan, and is openly gay and supportive of South Gippsland’s gay community. “I’m so ecstatic about the yes vote. It feels wonderful to be a part of such a positive and accepting community,” he said. “Let’s move forward. There’s no looking back now. Legislation should be made quickly. I hope that a more tolerant society will evolve from this voting campaign and minority groups will feel more safe and above all, equal to all other human beings.” McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said he would vote against same sex marriage in Parliament, despite the majority of constituents in his electorate voting in favour. “I’ve had a consistent position on this issue and I’ve been consistent all the way through that I’m against same sex marriage,

Mouth to mouth revives dog A LEONGATHA lady gave her dog mouth to mouth resuscitation on Inverloch’s beach last Wednesday, but the dog was later put down. Mariann Harper also performed compressions and managed to revive her Jack Russell terrier, named Nell, after the dog may have drunk excessive seawater.

She rushed Nell to a veterinary clinic in Inverloch and her condition improved, but then later deteriorated and she was put down. Ms Harper’s partner Cliff Barker said Nell was a “princess”. “We take the dogs everywhere,” he said. “A lot of people locally will possibly remember Nell because she had a rather charming way of running. It was a bound.”

Direction given: Wayne Moloney (left), with partner Keith Ritchie, of Ryanston, welWay to go: Marty Thomas, who runs the restaurant Moos at Meeniyan, comed the same sex marriage vote result. was delighted with the same sex marriage survey result last week. and that we will have a conscience vote and I will vote according to my consistent position,” he said. “It’s my personal view on the matter and I understand that 35,000 people voted ‘no’ in my electorate and I represent the whole of the electorate.” However Mr Broadbent said he expected same sex marriage would become a reality in Australia. “I expect the Parliament will reflect the national vote. I expect it will be fairly straightforward and the Parliament will make a decision before Christmas,” he said. “I think the Australian people have made a decision and the Parliament will respect the 60-40 vote.” The result of the national survey held by the Australian Bureau of Statistics was announced last Wednesday. Across Australia, 61.6 percent of people voted ‘yes’ and 38.4 percent voted ‘no’. In McMillan, 61,479 people voted ‘yes’, while 36,500 voted ‘no’: 62.7 percent to 37.3 percent. In the electorate of Flinders, the vote was 70 percent for and 30 percent against,

while in Gippsland, the ‘yes’ vote was 60.2 percent and the ‘no’ vote 39.8 percent. In McMillan, 81.4 percent of people responded; in Flinders, 82.1 percent; and in Gippsland, 80.7 percent. Flinders MP Greg Hunt said he voted ‘yes’ and would support the Bill in Parliament in line with his own beliefs, the majority view of his electorate and the majority view of the country. “I understand and deeply respect that this view is not supported by every member of my community and that is why we will ensure there is recognition of religious freedom within the Bill,” he said. “It is now our job as parliamentarians to respect the outcome of the vote and implement the will of the Australian people.” Releasing the results, Australian Bureau of Statistics statistician David Kalisch said the participation rate was high for a voluntary survey. “In addition, while costs are still being tallied, the ABS is confident the final cost for the survey will be under $100 million, many million dollars less than the available budget,” he said.

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Crash anguish

First meeting: from left, Traralgonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trevor Ronalds, Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elaine Carlson and Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robin Henry attended the first Gippsland Scleroderma Support Group at the Leongatha RSL on Saturday, led by Scleroderma Victoria committee member Bruce Mannion, group coordinator Corrie Hemming, and Gippsland Southern Health Service social worker Kim Bolding.

Group supports Scleroderma sufferers FAMILIES affected by Scleroderma now have someone to turn to in Leongatha.

A new Gippsland Scleroderma Support Group held its first meeting at the Leongatha RSL on Saturday. Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease that affects many parts of the body, including internal organs, and can become life threatening. The group was created by Corrie Hemming in a bid to help sufferers and carers understand how to manage the condition, and reinforce the idea that they are not alone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot of help out there and we want people to know where they can go to get it,â&#x20AC;? she said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to help join the dots. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cure the disease, but we can help people manage it.â&#x20AC;? Ms Hemming said just 5000 people in Australia suffer from the disease, and Leongatha is somewhat of a hotspot with at least half a dozen people affected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband Trevor died from the illness, and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to go for help and the resources we could be directed to. We went through five years before knowing someone else had the illness in Leongatha,â&#x20AC;? she said. Now established, Ms Hemming said she hoped the group would meet around four times a year. Attendees of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first meeting were joined by guest speakers Bruce Mannion of Scleroderma Victoria and Gippsland Southern Health Service social worker Kim Bolding.

Hailstones pelt Dumbalk

THE family of a Leongatha woman killed in a head-on collision has been disappointed by the outcome of the court case. Rosemary Wood, 73, died in a crash on the South Gippsland Highway at Lang Lang on April 6, 2015. The driver of the oncoming vehicle was acquitted of all charges, after the judge found the Crown case could not disprove accident. Mrs Woodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; husband Max Woods, of Leongatha, suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision, including the loss of one eye, and spent three months in hospital. Mrs Woodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daughter Jodie Duckworth said she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;devastated with the decisionâ&#x20AC;? of the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mum was a kind and compassionate person who did not deserve to die in such horrific circumstances,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad has suffered both physically and emotionally.â&#x20AC;?

Thieves steal Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car A WOMAN watched thieves drive off with her car in Korumburra on Sunday afternoon. The good Samaritan from Korumburra was left upset when she stopped her car along the South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra near Whitelaws Road, to assist an elderly couple whose car had broken down. While she was assisting the couple, a passer-by stopped and stole her car. Unfortunately she did not get a look at the people involved, but they were travelling in a small black car and stole her 2002 blue Toyota Prado, registration number ZNS548. The theft occurred at about 12.50pm, with both vehicles driving towards Loch. The stolen vehicle may have been involved in a hit run accident in Warragul later in the afternoon. Police are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area who may have observed the incident.

Triple offences A LEONGATHA man was fined $1189 for breaking three road laws. The probationary driver, 19, was intercepted by police in Hassett Street, Leongatha on Saturday at 2.30am.

Lachlan Vandermeer of Dumbalk sent The Star a video via Facebook of the enormous amount of hail he received on his property. Dumbalk resident Peter Lambertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car and his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car was dinted by large hailstones. The hail was so heavy it put holes in Jason Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undercover area roof at his Dumbalk home. At Michelle Kenneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dumbalk home, all of her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cars were damaged, the laser light of her dairy shed was smashed, her kitchen flooded and her vegie patch destroyed. Her driveway had washed away and the hail also smashed her rain gauge.

Huge hail: large hail stones fell on Dumbalk last Friday afternoon, damaging residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cars, roofs and lights. Michelle Kenney took this photo.

Noticeboard ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

WORKS THIS WEEK

Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire 11. Assembly of Councillors: 24 August to Tree requests: Whole Shire 21 October 2017 12. Documents sealed, awarded or extended by Bridge maintenance requests: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Leongatha North, Hallston, CEO 23 September to 20 October 2017 Buffalo, Stony Creek 13. Closed Item â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Community Grants Roadside slashing: Korumburra, Bena Assessment 2017/18 Streetscape works: $

Road construction: Korumburra Show Grounds GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE Road drainage & carpark construction: Tompkins The Great Victorian Bike Ride will tour the region Road, Meeniyan this week beginning in Tidal River on Sunday 26 Vegetation removal: % & ' November. School crossing construction: %

Creek be holding a street party with market stalls Road stabilising: Hazel Park from 10.30am and live music and entertainment Road regulating works: Nyora throughout the evening. Sections of Main Street Footpath extension: Hassett Street, Leongatha will be closed from 9.00am to 11.00pm, rear car Road rehabilitation: Mount Eccles Road, Mount parking will be available. Eccles Road closures (including the closure of Wilsons TENDER Promontory National Park until 12.30pm) are

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Wednesday 22 November - Council Chambers, Leongatha - 2.00pm Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. 1. Proposed sale of Council land 155-165 Commercial Street Korumburra - consider submissions and determine proposal 2. Proposed new road name as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Avery Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - unnamed road off South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha 3. Local Roads to Market Program round 2 - application 4. Award contract - CON/152 provision of ' ! " 5. Award contract - CON/153 supply and ! " " " associated products 6. Notice of Rescission - Council Agenda item 7.2 - 25 October 2017 - call-in of planning application 2017/78 subdivision of the land into two lots 7. Notice of Rescission - resolution response - Council Agenda item 7.2 - 25 October 2017 - call-in of planning application 2017/78 subdivision of the land into two lots 8. Notice of Motion - e-petition for South Gippsland Bus Services 9. Notice of Motion - South Gippsland Shire # Council creates a Coastal Strategy 10. Councillor expenditure report September www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment 2017

Vehicle deemed unroadworthy A KOONWARRA man was caught travelling inside an unroadworthy vehicle last Thursday. The 30 year old was intercepted by Foster Police on the South Gippsland Highway in Foster at 5.44am. He was fine $396.

Driver fined A DRIVER was caught travelling at 117km/h in an 100km/h zone on Promontory Road at Yanakie on Thursday at 2.52am. The 20 year old man from Devon Meadows was fined $317 and three demerit points.

Inverloch burglaries POLICE have been investigating a series of burglaries in Inverloch over the past month. Police have charged a 19 year old Wonthaggi man and an 18 year old Hampton Park man in relation to the offences, including a burglary that occurred on Saturday night. Police said offenders accessed a garage on a private property in Venus Street, Inverloch at 9.30pm. Police said offenders stole a pair of shoes before jumping on and smashing the window of a vehicle parked on the naturestrip in Halford Street, Inverloch. Police arrested the two men in relation to these offences and police are investigating other offences.

Drugs found FOSTER Police were kept busy on a week of night shift last week. A Leongatha man was caught in possession and use of methyl amphetamines whilst driving on Long Street, Leongatha last Tuesday at 1.15am. The 35 year old was intercepted then arrested and bailed to appear at Korumburra Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court for charges including possessing and using methyl amphetamine, breaching his bail conditions and driving an unregistered car.

Star of the show: Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace Farmer has been cast as Annie in Leongatha Lyric Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018 production of Annie. Leongatha Lyric Theatre had a large number of talented young singers and dancers audition for the role, leading to double ups for the young characters. Cecily De Gooyer was named Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understudy, and will also appear in the show as Tessie â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a role she shares with Lyra Lockhart. Also among the young talent includes Laura Vivian as Pepper, Shontelle Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor and Jessica Geyer as Duffy, Phoebe Collins and Taya Cameron as July, Ruby Kuhne and Emelia Licciardi as Kate, and Indigo Aurora as Molly. Joining them on stage will be Tim Gessell portraying Oliver Warbuck, Kerryn Moren will play Grace Farrell, and Michelle Dal Masetto will play Miss Hannigan. A special addition to the cast is production manager Ann Hemmingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog Remmi starring as Sandy. To be directed by Kerryn Lockhart, the show is set to open next year on July 6.

DUMBALK copped a huge half hour hail storm on Friday afternoon.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

He received a $476 fine and three demerit points for carrying more than one passenger, a $396 fine for driving an unroadworthy vehicle, and a $317 fine and three more demerit points for failing to ensure one of his passengers was wearing a seatbelt. The passenger not wearing the seatbelt was a 20 year old Korumburra man and he was also fined $317.

ROAD CLOSURE Road Closure until further notice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Devils Pinch Road from property No. 724 to Toora Gunya Road

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Rail yards review plea By Brad Lester

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Fresh idea: from left, Leongatha Rotary Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ross Garner and Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams with their plan for the Leongatha rail yards. ping cypress trees near Long Street. Cr Meg Edwards told council, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We talk about working with our community and this is a once in

The precinct, identified by South Gippsland Shire Council as a priority project in 2015, would be the first in South Gippsland if built. The facility would provide easy and safe access to fishing and recreational opportunities in Corner Inlet and to deep sea activities in Bass Strait and beyond.

Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it can attract investment and funding whilst remaining environmentally and financially sustainably, it will complement the suite of projects in the Corner Inlet area, being the Long Jetty and Agnes Falls viewing platform.â&#x20AC;? Council received government funding to complete the master plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gippsland Ports is supportive of a project in the precinct and looks forward to a briefing from the council in due course,â&#x20AC;? Gippsland Ports acting CEO Steve Martin said.

a 20 year opportunity to get it right.â&#x20AC;? A final master plan for the site could come before council for possible adoption in December.

Police probe cattle rustling POLICE are asking the public for help in the investigation of two recent cattle thefts.

Between September 19 and October 16, 12 Friesian and Friesian/Jersey heifers were stolen from a turn out property on Inverloch-Kongwak Road, Wattle Bank. Twin wheel tyre tracks were left at the scene, suggesting a small truck was used to transport the cattle from the scene. Between October 27 and November 5, four Black Angus cattle, approximately two and a half years old, were stolen from a property on Grantville-Glen Alvie Road, Kernot. Wheel tyre tracks were observed in

the grass adjacent to the property gate. Investigating police at Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit are interested in speaking to any person with information. Police are particularly interested in unusual hour cattle transport or odd or irregular vehicles used to do so. Any vehicle description and registration numbers would be appreciated. Police request the farming community to be vigilant in locking gates and keeping an eye on their and neighboursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; properties. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bass Coast CIU 56714190 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been urged to modify its proposed design for the Leongatha rail yards. Leongatha Rotary Club and Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry have asked council to relocate a traffic school and also include more parking within the site. Council is proposing to transform the disheveled land between Bair and Long streets into a park for the community to enjoy. Council proposed to build the school near the Bair Street bridge, but Rotary wants it closer to the station area, closer to parking and toilets. Rotaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ross Garner told council last Wednesday, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our view is that this be done in undue haste.â&#x20AC;? Mr Garner said the traffic school would teach children road safety and pedestrian skills. The school was suggested by Rotary. Chamber president Brenton Williams said an extra 80 carparks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including six long vehicle bays - could be created by removing the mound now used for parking next to Apex Park and lop-

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THE Star has three double passes to the musical Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical to give away. The show will be held at the Arts Centre Melbourne on Friday, December 29 at 8pm. David Campbell stars as Bobby Darin and Hannah Fredericksen will play Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin’s wife. The musical reveals the amazing life of this legendary American singer, songwriter and actor. The first three people to visit The Star office, 36 McCartin Street, Leongatha, and request the tickets will receive them. PHILLIP Island Nature Park rangers will be visiting the Prep, One and Two students at Tarwin Lower Primary School today (Tuesday). Children will learn about wildlife, habitat, research techniques and threats. Students will also learn about marine debris harming marine life, including the plastic problem facing oceans.

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GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien is encouraging community groups to apply for grants for projects that preserve and share stories of our region. Grants of up to $15,000 are available under the Public Record Office’s Local History Grants Program. “These grants provide greater accessibility to Victoria’s history and aim to support a range of projects that share our history in innovative and engaging ways,” he said. Projects that have been supported in the past include the digitisation and preservation of newspapers, virtual exhibitions and websites, filmmaking and playwriting, historical walks and restoration of

Fees raised on the day were then donated to two charities chosen by clients and staff. This year the recipients were Bass Coast Specialist

Top effort: Leongatha Secondary College Year 12 VCE student Sarah Bouquet was in Melbourne recently to accept her National Australia Indonesia Languages Award (NAILA) for her winning efforts in the competition this year. She is pictured receiving her award from Joel Backwell, executive director International Education with the Department of Education and Training, Victoria.

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historical costumes. Applications for the Local History Grants Program are now open, closing at 5pm on January 31, 2018. For further information or to apply visit www. prov.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/ local-history-grants-program. THE Vespa Club of Melbourne visited Leongatha and the region on its Milk Run with 20 plus on the weekend. They visited many towns, tasting the local fare from Loch, Mardan and Moyarra, before they stayed in Leongatha on Saturday night. The group enjoyed a meal at McCartins Hotel.

Donating time for a cause STAFF at Cardell Accountants in Wonthaggi volunteered their time by coming into the office and working unpaid on Saturday, September 9.

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Ready for secondary school: Inverloch Primary School Grade 6 students Ashton, Kyla, Thomas, Lucy and Callan are prepped for their next big step into Year 7 after a visit from Wonthaggi Secondary College Dudley Campus principal Ross Bramley recently. Mr Bramley demystified the transition by running through important things like school uniforms, buses, camps and excursions, homegroups, and classes with the students. A state wide transition day for 2018 Prep and Year 7 students will be held on December 12.

A taste of primary school: from left, to start Prep at Loch Primary School next year are Phoebe, Hanley, Matilda, Joseph and Ella, and they enjoyed their fifth transition day last Thursday. There are currently 15 Preps enrolled for 2018 coming from surrounding towns, including Nyora and Korumburra. The students have three more transition days left before starting primary school at the beginning of first term next year. THE South Gippsland Singers’ Christmas concert, Peaceful Christmas, will be coming your way very soon! Keep Sunday, December 3 at 2pm free for an entertaining afternoon of Christmas music at the Dakers Centre, corner of Watt and Smith streets, Leongatha. Entry for adults is $15 and children are free. There’ll be a hamper raffle and afternoon tea served after the concert. The group look forward to seeing you there!

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School and Scleroderma Australia. It was a successful day with more $3000 being raised and equally shared. “As a team we recognise we are in a fortunate position where donating some weekend time can make a real difference in the life of others,” Marcus Bond said. Over the past eight years Cardell Accountants has donated $26,155 to various local and national charities.

Helping out: pictured are Marcus Bond, fourth from left, and Lyndal McKenzie, far right, principals of Cardell Accountants, Wonthaggi, and some of the staff with principal Edith Gray, second from right, and school captains Luke and Tullen from Bass Coast Specialist School.

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Name change under consideration THE Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking at the possibility of a name change and rebranding the organisation to give it a fresher, new look. The chamber executive has been discussing with members about a rebranding and possible change to the Leongatha Business Association. According to some, the current title is long and hard to market, while the logo has been in existence for a long time and is looking tired. At its last meeting on Monday night, November 13, a new design for a logo was displayed and thoughts gathered as to the positives and negatives of such a move. There is a lot of thought and discussion to come before any changes are made but it is hoped with the new, fresher appeal, the membership can grow in both the retail and industrial sectors of the town. During the meeting the chamber welcomed Krystel Dean, Victorian Chamber of Commerce

Alliance partners: Krystel Dean, regional manager with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is welcomed to the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry by current president Brenton Williams. Krystel explained about the added benefits an alliance with the Victorian body can achieve.

and Industry regional manager, who explained a new alliance partnership for members. As part of an alliance, VCCI is supporting the Leongatha chamber and offering all its current members a complementary Essentials Membership. Plans for Leongatha’s next big event, Live On Lyon, on Saturday, December 2 were also outlined by Clare Williams from Leon “Gather” Events. Running from 11am until 5pm, the event includes local musicians, great food, showbags, face painting and plenty of children’s activities. There’s just a $5 entry for adults, with chilSounding superb: Mick and Kate Adkins of Events by Kate, Inverloch, are pleased to be dren under 15 free. And finally the chamber was given a rundown organising the Sounds Of Summer music and food festival to be held at Inverloch Recreation on the highly successful Lennie Gwyther statue Reserve on Friday, December 29. unveiling and also discussed plans for Christmas decorations this year, with a working bee to take place next Monday, November 27 from 5.30pm to decorate the courthouse tree and hang decorations around the town.

Great music, fine food at Inverloch A FAMILY friendly music festival in Inverloch will not only feature amazing Australian acts, but also offer superb food. Inverloch’s Sounds Of Summer festival will be held on Friday, December 29, at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. Festival-goers will enjoy the feature acts of Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, as well as Glenn Shorrock, a founding member of pop groups The Twilights, Axiom and Little River Band, as well as the esteemed Wendy Matthews. With iconic music playing in the background, music fans can enjoy such superb food as Mexican, Vietnamese and Japanese, plus such delights as calamari, paella, dumplings and more. There will also be local wines, boutique cider,

sangria and margaritas. Sounds Of Summer is not just for adults but also for children, making it the perfect family day out. Children will love ice-cream, waffles and the adventure playground with giant inflatables, laser tag and face painting. The festival will support research into the rare medical condition, scleroderma, with the festival’s charity being Scleroderma Victoria. The Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank will run a photo booth. Tickets can now be purchased at the bank in William Street and online at www.inverlochsoundsofsummer.com.au Events by Kate, run by Inverloch’s Kate and Mick Adkins, is bringing the festival to town.

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OPINIONS

One year review of councillors

SOUTH Gippsland Action Group has taken a look at the pre-election statements from the councillors. We have assessed their performance against that statement as well as what most people would consider as the expression of the ratepayers – six new councillors out of nine would indicate the mood was for change and a reduction in the administration size and rates paid. We find the performance has been generally abysmal and not

what was expected. The CEO appears to have nobbled this council. Our score out of 10 (10 being good and one being bad) is: Cr Brown one, Cr Brunt two, Cr McEwen five, Cr Kiel one, Cr Edwards one, Cr Hill five, Cr Skinner three, Cr Rich three and Cr Argento three. Both Crs Hill and McEwen can at least claim to achieve a tick for one item on their manifesto. Cr Brown appears to have completely ignored his statement and failed to vote in support of the change he professed.

E D I T O R I A L Government should intervene in council IT’S time the State Government stepped in and looked at the council we have running South Gippsland Shire. The internal turmoil between councillors is standing in the way of effective governance, with so many bigger issues councillors should be investing their time and energy in, rather than fighting amongst themselves. Outgoing deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel unleashed at last Wednesday’s council meeting to elect a new mayor and deputy, criticising – but not naming – some councillors for what she deemed appalling behaviour during the first year of the current council. Her comments (see page one) were insightful and at the same time embarrassing for the new council given Cr Kiel showed just how divided the council is and what a stressful workplace it must be. There are factions within the council. There is disunity within the council. There is no polishing these facts. The divisive behaviour has to stop. Here’s an example. Councillors Don Hill, Andrew McEwen and Jeremy Rich have formed their own sub-group of council, named Progressive Reform for South Gippsland. Just three hours after the mayoral election last Wednesday, in which Cr McEwen was defeated by Cr Lorraine Brunt, the following comment appeared on the Progressive Reform for South Gippsland’s Facebook page: “Well, the mayoral election was quite the surprise. Cr Brunt was elected with support from all councillors except Cr Hill, Cr McEwen, and Cr Rich. Disappointing that those councillors supporting positive change were not supported by the new council.” Whether or not the trio agreed with Cr Brunt’s election is their choice, but to further comment publicly like this smacks of poor sportsmanship and bitterness. Councillors are entitled to vote for their preferred candidate. The decision was made and so it’s time to start getting on with the second year of council. The growth, reputation and future of this shire is largely influenced by council, but given the toxic politics that is dominating the council chamber, thank goodness we have willing investors, entrepreneurs and dedicated volunteers who are taking this shire forward nonetheless. Enough is enough. Let’s have the State Government consider the performance of our council and decide whether they’re doing their job.

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Cr Argento appears to have become a mouthpiece for the CEO. The councillors state they believe in openness and transparency but the administration is operating on a different hymn sheet. We have had talk about saving on the caravan parks and HACC services but after referring it to reports, the issues appear to have moved of the radar with no cutbacks – there are now more staff on the payroll than what council agreed to in the budget. The CEO appears to ignore the council’s wishes. Please visit the South Gippsland Action Group Facebook page and give your opinion. Lindsay Love, secretary, South Gippsland Action Group.

Broiler farm campaign thanks

THANKS for your support. The Wooreen Warriors would like to thank everyone who supported us in our opposition to the 400,000 bird broiler ‘farm’ application, planned for the beautiful and peaceful Wooreen valley. We are extremely grateful for your efforts large and small – it all helped. Thank you to all who objected, encouraged others to object, wrote letters to the editor, communicated with councillors, contacted the planning department or turned up to the council meetings. Thank you also to the large numbers of people who wished us luck, shared their opinions or congratulated us. To know that our views are widely shared has been very encouraging. We would especially like to thank the councillors who took the time to engage with and listen to the people they represent.

It was reassuring to witness commonsense prevail at the council vote and their rejection of the proposal gave the community confidence that the South Gippsland Shire Council can ensure South Gippsland will continue to be about appropriate business in appropriate locations. Wooreen Warriors.

Clever Korumburra KORUMBURRA has had the foresight to have its town join the very popular Recreation Vehicle Friendly Town (RVFT) scheme. It now provides travellers convenient long vehicle parking to encourage shopping, as well as a low cost 48 hour camping area, potable water and a free dump point, among other services. These services and the well recognised Australia wide welcoming signs that will be erected at the main entrances to Korumburra will encourage more RV travellers to stop and spend. Towns that are RV Friendly benefit from the additional patronage to business from RV travellers. Congratulations to the doers who made this happen. Peter McGaw, Leongatha.

Cr Hill responds to Cr Kiel’s speech

THE outgoing deputy mayor of South Gippsland Shire Councillor, Cr Maxine Kiel, made what I consider to be a very poor and ungracious speech in which she voiced unfounded allegations of bullying and similar poor behaviours from some unnamed councillors during this first 12 months of council. She bagged council and councillors in general and in my opinion she appears to have breached the councillor code of conduct document she signed after becoming a councillor. These unfounded allegations of bullying follow on from similar unfounded allegations of bullying from Cr Meg Edwards and

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Cr Lorraine Brunt made around June 2017 and in the papers for the following few weeks. At the time I asked the then mayor Cr Ray Argento what would be done about it and at his request, I refrained from replying to those unfounded allegations through a written response to the papers. Now, after yet another unsubstantiated and ill-founded instance I have decided to respond. Enough is enough! After the June allegations, the CEO initiated an investigation into the allegations and an external investigator came in to investigate the matter. At the conclusion of the investigation it had been determined that no allegations had been substantiated and the complainants at that time chose not to make any official complaint. I and others certainly suffered for three years in the last council from continual personal attacks and abuse which I consider to be real bullying. In my view there has been no bullying conducted in this term of council and the three instances of unfounded allegations are just that - unfounded. In my view these unfounded and unjustified allegations are mischievous and disrespectful of fellow councillors and council, and I can only wonder as to the motives behind those making those unfounded allegations. The community voted for real change not squabbling and abuse by the faction still resisting change. Cr Don Hill, South Gippsland Shire Council, Wild Dog Valley.

How about a car pool?

I REFER to the article, “No rorting, says council”, by Brad Lester in The Star, November 7. While it is encouraging to hear from the former mayor Cr

Argento, that council was moving towards a reduction in its fleet by incorporating an allocation within staff remunerations contracts rather than having vehicles included as part of contracts, I believe there should be an immediate rationalisation to create a car pool to economise and reduce unnecessary vehicles. Car pooling is common in some councils and public service departments, and is a proactive way of reducing costs. It means managers and staff who drive home vehicles would hang their car keys on a board in the general office in the morning for other staff to use their vehicles during work hours for council work. The pool obviously requires management and a booking process with start/return times, etc. I have personally experienced this working well in a council office with the added bonus of creating better morale between managers and the general staff who often found it difficult to obtain a car for council work prior to the car pool. Barry Gilbert, Walkerville.

Unhappy with MP

WHY was millions of dollars spent on a survey if our local elected MP isn’t going to honour the vote the electorate made? So many services, hospitals, arts centres, community groups and sports clubs could have used the money as a grant instead. You have let us all down Russell Broadbent; those who took the time to fill out the survey and vote, those who spent time thinking about how they would vote, those whose community groups who could have spent the money on facilities, and lastly those in the community who were waiting for the chance to be considered equal. Donna Lancaster, Inverloch.

VOXPOP! VOX

At the sheep dog trials in Korumburra last Tuesday, November 14, The Star asked, “How do you keep your dogs cool in summer?”

“I keep the dogs in the shade, I “The dogs are kept in the shade have a huge water trough and in the shed with lots of water.” put 50 plus sunscreen on their Irene Kelly, noses.” Foster. Chris Davies, Wonthaggi.

“If I’m working I try and get all of the work done early in the morning before it gets too hot. I also have vented kennels at home or I keep them tied up in the shade.” Luke Harris, Dumbalk.

“I keep them in insulated covered runs which are actually five degrees cooler then outside temperature.” Jean Moir, Berry’s Creek.

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Logging risk may grow MORE forest could be at risk of being logged closer to Mirboo North, in addition to three coupes already earmarked for destruction.

That was the message delivered by the Mirboo North community to South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. Members of Preserve Our Forests Steering Committee addressed council last Wednesday and sought council endorsement for their campaign. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rosemary Cousin told council two coupes closer to Mirboo North, just east of the town, could be logged in the future. A VicForests spokesperson said VicForests only has preliminary plans for areas of state forest in the Mirboo North area. VicForests proposes to log about 50ha north of the township during the middle of 2018, outraging residents who are concerned about the environmental impacts and the loss of amenity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The forest is a real part of Mirboo Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity. The northern entry to the shire is through the forest. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity,â&#x20AC;? Ms Cousin told council. The group urged to council agree to collaborate with the Preserve Our Forests Steering Committee to advocate stopping all VicForestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; logging in and around Mirboo North. Council may consider the request. The group told council VicForests had received 119

submissions about the logging proposal by October 30. About 400 people attended a public meeting at the Old Shire Hall in Mirboo North about the logging proposal in September. The community was told by VicForests the harvested timber would be worth $8 million, but the public believes the forest adds to Mirboo Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeal as a

place to live and visit. Protesters said the logging would affect the appeal of Lyrebird Forest Walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is Lyrebird Walk without the lyrebirds?â&#x20AC;? the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marg Thomas asked council. The community is calling on VicForestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hardwood contractors to be satisfied with plantation timber.

Making a stand: members of Preserve Our Forests Steering Committee discuss proposed logging at Mirboo North with South Gippsland Shire councillors. From left, Grant Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Gayle Margaret, Vicki Sinclair, Dick Lester, Cr Don Hill, Cr Alyson Skinner, Marg Thomas and Rosemary Cousin.

Go orange to tackle family violence GET ready to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Orange the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to celebrate International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women at Bunnings Wonthaggi this Friday.

Violence free: Fiona Passarin and Kris Cousins from South Coast Primary Care Partnership are helping to eliminate family and gendered violence in South Gippsland and Bass Coast.

Thoughtful fun: from left, St Laurence Primary School, Leongatha, students Isabel, Caitlyn, Belle, Adam, Harry and Lara created a small city in their library using donated canned goods which they gave to St Vincent De Paul Conference Leongatha volunteers Anne and Alan Vaughan to feed the hungry over the Christmas period.

Have a sausage with the team from SalvoCare Eastern and dress in your best orange outfit. Over the next few days, businesses in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires will receive a pack that contains orange merchandise printed with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Future Free of Family Violenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and resources from Our Watch, the national organisation to drive change in the culture, behaviour and power imbalances that lead to violence against women and children. Businesses are asked to please display the paper resources, balloons and streamers in the window or inside their premises to assist in building a future free of family violence. The Victoria Against Violence campaign is an opportunity to engage and educate the wider community about the link between family violence and gender inequality. Gender equality increases womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety and wellbeing by encouraging a society based on respect and non violence. The campaign is timed to coincide with the United Nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 16 Days of Activism Against Gendered Violence campaign â&#x20AC;&#x201C; starting on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and concluding on International Human Rights Day (December 10). As a bright and optimistic colour,

orange is the United Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designated colour for the elimination of violence against women and girls. Support for the change needs to be visible, and voices need to be heard, to change community attitudes to family and gender violence. The community is uniting to spread the message that family and gender violence is serious, prevalent and preventable. South Gippsland Shire Council will display signs at the entrance of each town. Bass Coast Shire Council is planting orange flowers in Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Cowes, and businesses will display â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Orange the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; material. You can get involved by wearing orange to work or school, take photos and post on social media, and support local businesses to help raise awareness. Businesses are encouraged to contact their local council for more details on the project and to arrange collection of their orange materials for promotion of the campaign. More details can be found at these websites; https://www.vic.gov.au/women/family-violence-prevention/victoriaagainst-violence.html or https://www. ourwatch.org,au/. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. The 1800RESPECT hotline is an initiative of the Federal Government Department of Social Services under the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010-2022.

Children collect cans for charity ST LAURENCE Primary School, Leongatha, students collected 814 canned goods from the community over recent weeks. The students used the cans to build a small city in the school library yesterday (Monday). Each class built a section of the city and St Vincent De Paul Conference

Leongatha volunteers Anne and Alan Vaughan visited to judge their favourite section before collecting the cans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We rely on the donations from the schools,â&#x20AC;? Mrs Vaughan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use over the Christmas period, we use for emergency food packs throughout the year.â&#x20AC;? Teacher Sharon Stephans said she would like to thank Leongatha IGA, Aldi, Safeway and The Star for their generous contributions of money and cans.

Former mayor to contest Bass FORMER Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Jordan Crugnale has been selected as Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidate for the seat of Bass in the 2018 state election. After deciding not to campaign for another council term, Ms Crugnale has opted to remain in politics and won pre-selection

over 2014 Labor candidate Nathan Sanjay. Bass MLA Brian Paynter said he would be running again as the Liberal candidate, and would outline his policy direction and election commitment in due course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be an interesting campaign, and all Labor candidates and current members will be held accountable for the actions of Premier (Daniel Andrews),â&#x20AC;? he said.

Night out: from left, Amelia Riseley, Bella Paige, Alyssa Wightman and Jesse Dutlow enjoyed the fun of Sing It Out at Leongatha Memorial Hall on Friday night. The evening of free entertainment was hosted by South Gippsland FReeZA Committee and South Gippsland Shire Council. Amelia and Alyssa are members of the South Gippsland FReeZA Committee, while Bella and Jesse are from the Sing it Out Tour of Melbourne and were all contestants on The Voice television show.

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Jo farewells Woorayl Lodge AFTER managing Leongatha aged care hostel Woorayl Lodge for the past seven years and nursing for more than 60, Jo White retired last Thursday.

Flying flag: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Active Retirees Advisory Committee, manager community services Bart Ruyter, Joan Turner, Jean Carnell, Jeff Montague, Di Newton and Cr Jeremy Rich.

Seniors seek better transport SENIOR citizens need better public transport in the region, South Gippsland Shire Council heard last Wednesday.

Joan Turner of Leongatha said inadequate transport was the biggest issue facing the shire’s seniors, particularly as they were unable to drive. She suggested improving bus services in, and between, Leongatha and Korumburra, enabling seniors to attend doctors’ appointments, shop and visit friends. More V/Line bus services to Melbourne, and at more appropriate times, were also needed, she said, as well as enhanced transport to the Latrobe Valley. Ms Turner said 72 percent of South Gippslanders had poor or no access to transport. “We all pay taxes and I believe we are getting shortchanged on our taxes, and we need to keep pressing the button until something is done,” she said. She is a member of council’s Active Retirees Advisory Committee, which advises council on the needs of the shire’s elderly community to

help residents be as independent as possible. Council’s representative on the committee, Cr Jeremy Rich, said South Gippsland has a higher proportion of retirees than other parts of Victoria. He supported Ms Turner’s call for additional transport. The committee also called for regulations to govern the use of scooters and advice for users on how to operate them safely. Ms Turner urged council to help mitigate the impact of poker machines on seniors, given the high proportion of machines per head of population in Australia. Ms Turner said seniors were the region’s volunteers, business leaders and investors. “We have the opportunity to welcome these retirees who bring many opportunities and we will use their ideas and skills to grow,” she said. The South West Gippsland Transport Group, chaired by Cr Andrew McEwen, has initiated a petition calling for improved bus services. The link to the e-petition can be found on the group’s Facebook page (South and West Gippsland Transport Group) and website: http://www.swgt.org.au

She celebrated with a high tea with residents and staff. Ms White said her time spent working at the lodge was the happiest time of her life, and that she thought of the staff and the residents as family. “Working at the lodge has been a wonderful experience. I know I made a lot of changes when I first arrived, but they were all for the best,” she said. “We have an amazing team and I feel like I am among family when I am here with the residents.” Staff member Maggie Gruen said Ms White was an inspiration and a mentor. “It was an absolute pleasure working with her,” she said. Throughout her time at the lodge, Ms White worked to provide high quality care to all residents. Ms Gruen said staff promised Ms White they would continue to maintain Woorayl Lodge to the same quality standard she would expect. The new facility manager is Shane Jenkins.

Queen bee: Woorayl Lodge director of care Jo White retired last Thursday, after seven years in the position and 60 years in nursing. She was farewelled with a delicious high tea.

New offices fall off council’s radar By Brad Lester NEW council offices still remain off the agenda for the current South Gippsland Shire Council.

The prospect of a new municipal precinct, including council • former South Shire offices and a Leongatha Gippsland library, had been raised Council mayor Cr after council agreed to Ray Argento. work with the Leongatha RSL to investigate a potential land swap.

Fete a fabulous fundraiser THE annual Woorayl Lodge Fete, the main fundraiser of the Woorayl Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, November 25 from 8am to around 1pm.

Auxiliary secretary Marilyn Lewis said the fete would feature all the usual stalls including white elephant, cakes, craft, plants, Devonshire teas and a barbecue, as well as raffles and other competitions throughout the day. Ms Lewis said in the past, the fete has raised up to $8000. Money raised by the fete is used for something for the residents; usually items to make areas around the lodge feel more inviting and homely. “The money is used to buy things for the residents, to make their lives more comfortable,” Ms Lewis said. “We have had new carpet laid, had the place painted. It all goes towards that sort of thing.”

Lovely ladies: from left, helping to man the stalls at the Woorayl Lodge fete last year were Judy Bright, Thel Rahilly and Rhonda Richards.

That could have seen the current RSL premises being acquired by council in exchange for council’s offices in the former Carino’s building. That could have paved the way for a new council precinct on the site of the existing main council office and RSL. However since the RSL found a new RSL development was not feasible, that deal has been called off, leaving council staff to remain in their current premises. In his last days as mayor, Cr Ray Argento said while the existing council offices – both the main site and Carino’s building – were ageing, he said council had no agenda to build a redevelopment. Instead, a refurbishment would be needed in the future. “Eventually the office will need something done. It’s an ageing building. There are drop marks on the roof the CEO’s office,” he said. “Technology may solve our problems whereby staff are able to work at different locations or possibly from home in the future. “Whether we need any more additional space will be determined by the number of employees we have and to date we have enough space to fit all our staff.” Cr Argento said the ad hoc addition of cubicles within the office over time had contributed to poor ventilation and worn carpets were posing tripping hazards. “If you want to get the best out of your employees, you need to ensure the facilities are up to date,” Cr Argento said. As for the future of the Leongatha library, it’s well known the existing building in Michael Place is too small for the needs of a modern library servicing a population the size of Leongatha’s, but there are no plans to relocate the library just yet. “It’s up to the library board to submit if they believe they require a bigger facility but at this point in time, it will remain where it is,” Cr Argento said. New mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said the issue was one for council to resolve. “I will cast my votes on all issues once I am fully informed and have had time to weigh up the pros and cons,” she said. West Gippsland Library Corporation was asked for comment. In February this year, the new council voted to abandon a proposed $32.36 million municipal precinct project. The project – comprising new council offices, a library and community hub in Leongatha - was a contentious issue in the 2016 council election. The money was reallocated within council’s budget. Council had already spent $119,000 on a study to consider the best options for council’s future offices. That study recommended council redevelop and extend the existing site in Smith Street, Leongatha, to include new council offices, library and spaces possibly for the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau, youth, art exhibitions and the Leongatha Community House. Cr Argento stepped down as mayor last week.

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Highway works to start WORKS on the Bass Highway at Leongatha South were due to start yesterday (Monday). The works will upgrade the intersection of Whitelaws Track and Bass Highway, and will include the temporary road closure of Whitelaws Track. The project is funded by Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd as part of its quarry extension as the current intersection does not have the long term load capacity to handle the size and number of trucks expected to use the road once the quarry reaches full capacity. The works are being undertaken by A1 Group on behalf of Holcim. The works to upgrade the intersection are to be undertaken until December 2017. Drivers are urged to be aware that: Whitelaws Track between Bass Highway and

Quarry Road will be closed to through traffic during the period of works. The road closure is necessary to complete the works safely and effectively. Alternate routes should be sought during this time. In particular, property owners to the south of the works should use alternate access via Koonwarra if travelling to Leongatha; • traffic using Bass Highway will be limited to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals during the works; • temporary detour for through traffic will be established along Nortons Road for the duration of the works; • local property access will be provided to residents between Nortons Road and Quarry Road during the construction works; and • the upgrade works will improve load capacity, turning manoeuvrability, road user safety and will meet the long term infrastructure needs of council and VicRoads.

Talk time: from left, John Cartwright from Radio 3MFM with Barbara Look of South Gippsland Shire Council enjoyed the regional men’s shed cluster meeting at Nyora last Tuesday, November 14.

Men have a ball at Nyora NEARLY 90 people from 16 men’s sheds gathered at Nyora last Tuesday, November 14, for the annual cluster muster of regional men’s sheds.

Helping others: from left, Wendy McEachern of UnitingCare Gippsland, Target Country Leongatha store manager David Bird and Andrea Smallman of Salvation Army, Leongatha, are inviting South Gippslanders to leave a donated gift under the tree at Target Country Leongatha.

Give to others this Christmas SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to give to locals in need this Christmas. UnitingCare Australia, the Salvation Army and Target have come together to run the annual Christmas Appeal. Donations of gifts can be left under the Christmas tree in the front of the Target Country store in Leongatha. These will be given to families unable to afford toys and food this Christmas. Local appeal coordinator Wendy McEachern said around 200 families were expected to receive a gift. “A lot of people struggle at Christmas and this is a way of giving food and hampers,” she said. The Salvation Army’s Andrea Smallman said, “It’s a way of making what could be a

pretty sad time of year very prosperous.” Families are welcome to apply to receive donated goods and will be invited to the Salvation Army in Leongatha to collected goods. The Salvation Army is aiming to give away 220 food hampers. UnitingCare Australia national director Claerwen Little said the cost of living in Australia meant people were constantly struggling to make ends meet and that 2017 had been a particularly tough year. “One in six children under the age of 15 are living in poverty in this country,” she said. “We really do rely on generous people in our community to dig deep, show compassion and support our appeal this Christmas.” Shoppers can also donate by buying a $1 appeal bauble at the checkout. All proceeds will be donated to UnitingCare Australia.

Dog owners fined BASS Coast Shire Council recently resolved two cases of dog attacks in the Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court. In both cases, the pet owners pleaded guilty and fines were upheld. Council’s local laws team is responsible for managing and advocating for responsible pet ownership in Bass Coast, which includes pet registration, lost animals and dog attacks. Council’s manager community health and wellbeing Clare Smith said dogs can be territorial animals and if they are not contained on properties and are allowed to roam, their territory often extends into public streets and areas surrounding their home. For these reasons, dog attacks often occur on the footpath or road in front of a dog’s home. “In accordance with the Domestic Animals Act

1994, dogs must be contained on their property. Doing so will mitigate dog attacks and help keep our community safe,” Mrs Smith said. “In the two recent cases, the dogs were not contained on their properties at the time of the attack. Having these dogs contained would have prevented the attack in both cases.” All pet owners are responsible for the actions of their pet; this includes attacks, wandering pets, and keeping pets on a leash in a public place. Pet registration is also an important part of responsible pet ownership. Registration provides a clear identification and is essential when reuniting lost pets with owners. For more information or to register your pet, please contact the local laws team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or visit basscoast.vic.gov.au/pets.

Members came from sheds at Lang Lang, Nyora, Wonthaggi, Wonthaggi Woodies, Warragul Woodies, Inverloch, Rosedale, Cardinia, Maffra, Corner Inlet, Korumburra, Leongatha, Drouin, Traralgon, Meeniyan and Mirboo North, and enjoyed a roast dinner, sponsored by South Gippsland Shire Council. Lindsay Oates of Mirboo North, president of the Victorian Men’s Shed Association, was present. Meeniyan Men’s Shed won the door prize of tools donated by Bosch. Maffra is establishing a new shed and members came to network with local shedders to find

out how their sheds operate. Guest speaker John Cartwright from local Radio 3MFM at Inverloch spoke about the station and his rock and roll past. He started his own nine piece band in his teens which then morphed into the five piece Playboys band that accompanied Normie Rowe in his stage and recording career. Barbara Look of South Gippsland Shire Council facilitated the meeting. “It is always quite amazing the breadth of work that the sheds achieve. By working together on a variety of projects, the sheds achieve the hidden aim: the ‘health by stealth’ by improving men’s mental health by comradeship, collegiality and mateship.” Nyora Men’s Shed hosted the event at the Nyora Football Netball Clubrooms.

Sandy Point loves koalas THE Sandy Point community is excited to have received $50,000 from the State Biodiversity On-Ground Action Grants for a Koala Action Project. The funding is for three years and will fund a range of projects to make a difference to koalas and the local environment. The majority of the funding is for on-ground works – planting trees and habitat – not just for koalas but for the benefit of all wildlife. Some of the activities the community will undertake include: • collecting information to understand the situation koalas face (population numbers, history, health and disease, threats, habitat and food sources, genetics and long-term viability; • involving the community in looking after the koala population, including raising awareness about managing dogs, mange and other threats; • restoring and revegetating areas to ensure healthy and connected koala habitat; and • developing a community action plan for managing the health and long-term sustainability of the Sandy Point koala population. The first Sandy Point community koala count was held on Sunday, September 24, with a great turn out of volunteers. Participants counted 31 koalas, including six mums with joeys. One dead koala was found, with the cause of death unknown. Otherwise, health-wise, nobody reported any mange or obvious ill-health of koalas, which is good news. Around 60 volunteers helped out on the day. An information session was held the previous day with presentations from Tarwin Lower wildlife carer Sue Moore and Gerard Delaney from Parks Victoria, and a briefing from Koala Action Project coordinator Caitlin Pilkington on how to conduct the count. Volunteers walked allocated sections of the Sandy Point township and reserve and recorded koala sightings, noting sex, age, whether it had a joey, type of tree koala was in, and any signs of ill-health. Koalas were found in coastal manna gums and also banksia trees, ti trees and one in an apple tree. “The koala count was a fantastic day out. It brought the community together and was great fun. With a lot of families involved, it was exciting for the kids when a koala was found,” Ms Pilkington said. “The count was made possible through the generous support of a lot of people – Federation Uni, who helped

Up high: Sandy Point residents are taking care of the town’s koalas. us develop a methodology to conduct the count; Sue Moore (wildlife carer who came to brief the group about how to find koalas), Gerard Delaney from Parks Victoria who talked to the group about the regional history of koalas, community members who helped with catering and the post-count barbeque, and most of all the 60 or so volunteers who pitched in on the day. “We now have at least a starting point for understanding how many koalas might be living in Sandy Point. They can be pretty tricky animals to find, and not every property could be accessed to be surveyed on the day, so there’s likely to be more koalas in Sandy Point than we counted. As for how many more, we don’t know.” Ms Pilkington said Sandy Point locals love their koalas and don’t want to lose them. “They’re a local icon, and tourists come from miles away to have a peek at them. But their ongoing survival isn’t a given if we do nothing. We need to take action to ensure their viability into the future,” she said. “Koalas can be complicated to manage, but the grant will allow us to do proper planning and research to inform how we make sure the population is protected and sustainable, so that we don’t lose them.”

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Walkerville talks fire safety WALKERVILLE residents gathered at the fire station on the first Friday evening of November to come together and hear about the pending fire season.

Fire focus: Walkerville residents discussed fire safety at a recent community gathering.

These shared teas are held monthly until the fire season is over at the end of March. It is a way of meeting and including new residents or those with holiday houses, and informing them how to prepare for the coming bushfire season and

how to make a plan and also to clean up properties to minimise fire. A film was shown about the burn over of a fire truck a number of years ago and the new measures taken to prevent this happening on today’s trucks. These nights are not only social but educational and enjoyed by all who attend. It has resulted in an increase of younger volunteers who are now in training. The next meeting and tea is the Christmas night on December 1.

New pipi fishing rules take effect NEW management arrangements will permit the tightly controlled commercial harvest of pipis from Victoria’s coastal beaches to meet domestic demand for human consumption and fishing bait. Victorian Fisheries Authority acting CEO Dallas D’Silva said the arrangements would give eight existing licence holders the opportunity to access the fishery over the next 12 months, during which time the Victorian Pipi Fishery Management Plan would be finalised. “At Venus Bay, where one licence holder has operated for several years, commercial harvest will remain excluded from beaches one

to five, which are very popular with recreational pipi collectors over summer,” he said. Victoria’s beaches are home to healthy populations of pipis that can support sustainable commercial harvest, providing regional jobs and meeting increasing demand for the bivalve shellfish. “Pipis live on high-energy beaches in the intertidal and sub-tidal surf zone,” Mr D’Silva said. “They are highly prized for their eating qualities and as bait by marine anglers who use them to target premium table species, such as King George whiting.” Now, most pipis sold in Victoria are sourced from well-established commercial fisheries in South Australia and New South Wales.

“Harvest by the eight commercial licence holders will be limited to 150kg per day, for only eight days of the month, and a minimum size of 35mm will apply,” Mr D’Silva said. “Most operators currently dip net for pipis on beaches, which minimises environmental impacts on what is already a high energy and constantly changing intertidal zone. “Licence holders will be required to prior-report their intention to fish and post-report their harvest. “Research has shown pipi stocks fluctuate from year to year due to natural changes in the patterns of coastal currents and winds, which drive the transport of small pipis.” Mr D’Silva said there were no changes to recreational fishing rules for pipis.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

THOSE wonderful lazy, hazy days of summer are just around the corner, and as the sun beats down on us, it is a timely for us all to consider our slip, slop and slapping!

And with the beautiful weather, comes our tourism season. Tourism is a huge economic driver for Bass Coast Shire and a field in which we obviously shine, as evidenced by the number of local businesses who have been nominated for the upcoming RACV Victorian Tourism Awards. I wish all those businesses and groups the best of luck in the awards! Especially to our visitor information centres who are in the running for their third consecutive win, and entry into the Hall of Fame. It was a delight to attend the Phillip Island U3A’s entertaining annual concert last week. The creativity and talent is breathtaking. Congratulations to all those involved. The U3A is a great place for people to meet and learn, and

for newcomers to create a sense of belonging and friendships when they move to the area. When we consider that 36 percent of our residents are over 60 years of age, one realises just how valuable groups such as the U3A is for our community. Congratulations to Surf Beach Community Park Committee of Management who received a $10,000 Community Grant at last week’s awards. These funds will support the development of a permanent playground, a project the group have been raising money for since 2012. It’s wonderful to see community groups setting themselves such high goals and working hard to achieve them. The Wonthaggi Blood Mobile Unit is around until this Friday, November 24 and is desperately seeking donations. It is estimated that one in three of us will need blood or blood products at some stage in our lives, and yet only one in 30 of us donate. I urge those who are able to please make a donation and potentially save a life.

November 25 is White Ribbon Day and I would like to finish this week’s message with a tribute to the work being done in the space of preventing violence against women, and remind us all of our roles in working towards a more equal and harmonious society. The year just drawing to a close, 2017, holds the record for the highest number of women mayors ever elected in Victoria’s history. Standing united, it was wonderful to see all the female mayors in Victoria signed a pledge to Take A Stand against Violence affecting women and children. It is up to us all to stand up and do something about the unacceptable level of family violence in our community. We need to change the culture that allows violence by sending the right messages to our children, by raising awareness of gender equality, and by standing united to say no to violence against women. Wearing orange on November 25 is a good start!

Making a difference: from left, Chairo Christian School, Leongatha, students Jack Noorbergen and Amber Hubbard, were pleased to present a cheque for $6000 to Kellie Stringer from World Vision.

Teens live out of back packs HAVING raised $4000 for World Vision through the 40 Hour Famine in 2016, this year the student leaders at Chairo Christian School in Leongatha decided to lift the bar and aim for $5000.

They were understandably ecstatic when an amazing $6000 was collected. Deputy principal Christine Hibma explained the school was divided into two teams, each led by a student leader, for the Backpack Challenge, which involved students living out of back packs for a weekend. Mrs Hibma said, “Through the Backpack Challenge, the students got a taste of what it would be like to travel around as a displaced person.” World Vision fundraising support co-

ordinator Kellie Stringer said, ”It was very encouraging and humbling to see student leaders so motivated to make a positive change for those less fortunate.” Year 10 student Jack Noorbergen said the 40 Hour Famine was a great experience. “We put ourselves into the shoes of displaced people. Next time I’m going to raise more because it is such a great and real cause,” he said. Year 7 student Natasha Hibma explained World Vision assisted with organising the event, and provided Masterclass videos and great encouragement. “Although the funds took a while to collect, the overall result was impressive. The 40 Hour Famine was a great success and Chairo Leongatha is sure to do it again,” she said.

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It’s never too early to help COWES teenager Asta White has raised more than $700 to support Survivors of Suicide, the organisation working to banish the horrors of suicide from the Bass Coast. Asta, whose parents, Ben and Tanja, own the popular Cowes eatery Nordic Kantine, ran a waffle food caravan in front of the Thompson Avenue eatery on Melbourne Cup Day, and raised $741.10. She said it was, “an easy decision, because I really wanted to show that people like those at SOS help just as much as larger organisations.” She added that she, “loved every part of the fundraising and would one hundred percent suggest it to anyone that wants to support something that’s

local and is really going to make a difference.” suicidal. This support is available to all our people in There on the day to support her, and to eat some Bass Coast and people are encouraged to reach out of the really tasty waffles, were SOS organisers and if they need help. counsellors, Tanya Worden and Koula Dimopoulos. Visit www.survivorsofsuicide.com for a list of “We could see just how proud Asta’s mum and dad were of her,” Koula said. “They were right to be proud. Suicide is a terrible thing and it’s only by coming together as a community that we can do something about it.” According to Tanya and Koula, and everyone else who bought one on the day, said the waffles were amazing. “If Asta gets her cooking skills from her mother and father, then I can’t wait to visit Nordic Kantine,” Tanya said. Survivors of Suicide is an organisation that offers support and help to those feeling depressed or

helpline numbers and contacts. You do not need to suffer in silence with mental health, there are people who care and who are there to help you.

Milpara Community House news THIS Tuesday, November 21, is our Newcomers Afternoon Tea. We’d like to warmly welcome new people to our community so don’t be shy. We promise there will be yummy treats. What have you got to lose? Are you looking for some Christmas gift ideas? Don’t forget Milpara can provide gift vouchers. This year we are also selling growing kits which make a fantastic gift. They come with everything you need. We have flower growing kits with a small pot, herb growing tins and vegetable trays. Drop into the office to have a look at the variety we have on offer. Talking about Christmas gifts, many people really appreciate a home-made gift. We are running a wet felting workshop where participants will make

their own felt purse, which would make a fantastic gift idea. Materials are supplied. You just need to bring an old towel. Please don’t forget to book your place. Our food bank has been busy. We’ve been very fortunate to receive such great community support with the Koringal Women’s Service Club and Baptist Church members both providing wonderful home cooked meals to restock the freezers recently. We were also fortunate to be the recipients of a rice and pasta drive organised by a young lady from Korumburra Secondary Collage. A number of individual donations have been made too. We really appreciate this and are hugely grateful for the community support we receive from groups, businesses and individuals. Thank you. Contact Milpara on 5655 2524.

Lyric honours Jo THE recent Leongatha Lyric Theatre annual general meeting was a bit of a timewarp for those present.

Jo Howell’s contributions to Lyric have been many and varied since joining Lyric in 1972, so it was with great pleasure that Peter Western, as president, introduced her as Lyric’s newest life member. David Tattersall, another life member, was equally pleased to present Jo with her certificate and give a brief history of her involvement with the group. Her debut role with Lyric was as Billy Bigelow’s daughter in Carousel (1972); she’s been active on stage for several shows since including Oliver (1974) and Dimboola (1976); directed Lyric Youth Theatre shows; tutored at Victorian Youth Theatre Association drama camps, as well as designed costumes and posters. In recent years, her involvement has been with painting sets, signwriting, designing posters and doing the artwork and graphic designs for programs and newspaper ads; and as a much valued committee member. Jo was happy to accept her certificate. Peter also spoke of the very valuable contribution made by the late Heather Drury, who became a life member on November 1. This early presentation was necessary due to Heather’s ill-health. He spoke of her tireless efforts in the costume department, both as a seamstress and drafter of patterns, and as wardrobe mistress. She also served on committee for many years. Another important presentation at the annual general meeting is the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award. This is presented by Chris and Don Perrett each year to a deserving youth Lyric member. Olivia Winchcombe was the winner this year. Many will remember her performance as Penny Pingleton, the gawky best friend of Tracy Turnblad, in Hairspray. She has deservedly received a GAT nomination for this role and Lyric wishes her all the best. Her earlier

involvement with Lyric includes playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and as part of the ensemble for Gypsy. She’s also been active in Mary MacKillop College productions and hopes to enrol in a tertiary performance course in 2019, after completing her VCE. Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s retiring president, Peter Western, was presented with a pot plant as a token of appreciation from the group by the incoming president, Kerrie Giles. She praised him for his dedication and vision during his two years as president, and said she was honoured to be able to once again take on the role of president. The evening concluded with snippets from the touring show, Boggs Is Back and supper.

Contribution recognised: Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s newest life member Jo Howell received her award from another life member, David Tattersall.

Eating for a cause: from left, raising money for Survivors of Suicide on Melbourne Cup Day were Elijah Fokkens, Gustav White, Asta White and Tanja White, with Ben White and Rob Mod at the back.

Weeds pulled at Prom THIRTY-FOUR volunteers helped to reduce the amount of the weed sea spurge at Wilsons Promontory National Park recently. They even took time to hold a minute’s silence at 11am to mark Remembrance Day.

At work: volunteers from Friends of the Prom remove the weed sea spurge from the beach at Wilsons Promontory National Park recently.

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt

IT IS an honour to bring to you my first Mayor’s Message for my term as mayor for 2017-18. What a wonderful opportunity this is to share my knowledge and lead my fellow councillors.

Old, new: Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s outgoing president Peter Western received a pot plant from incoming president Kerrie Giles as a gift noting his contribution.

Young talent: Olivia Winchcombe (centre) received the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award from Chris and Don Perrett. The award is presented each year to a deserving youth Lyric member.

Despite the Friends of the Prom team removing huge mounds of sea spurge, there is still a mountain to go. “We will need to schedule follow-ups to get the better of it, with large numbers of volunteers and repeat visits the answer,” friends secretary Bill Hansen said.

I am extremely humbled to have been selected by my peers to lead them for the next twelve months with the support of our deputy mayor Aaron Brown. As a leader I will be equal among my peers and will seek to assist them in any way I can. As part of this work we need to support and encourage good working relations and give equal opportunity to all councillors. Each of us brings to the table different skills, strengths and talents which we can harness to nurture our ideal outcomes. As the population increases and attracts new facilities and infrastructure we will set a direction for our changing community needs. Our role in guiding and shaping development has never been

so important and we do not take this responsibility lightly. We are acutely aware the decisions we make today will be the legacy we leave behind. We want our community members to be confident in us as a responsible council, which facilitates the desire of South Gippsland to remain a naturally beautiful and unspoilt region. I will take this opportunity to also thank our previous mayor Councillor Ray Argento and deputy mayor Councillor Maxine Kiel for an outstanding fulfilment of their roles under adversity and some challenging times. Councillor Argento showed an enormous resolve to make this council work. It should not be underestimated the dedication needed to lead council for their first year of term, particularly supporting new councillors. It is my aim to build on this work to create a space that facilitates great decision making and I am sure you will hear plenty more from me on how we are travelling as time goes on.

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Kane Worthy Constructions can build your dream home BUILDING a home should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience and Kane Worthy Constructions offers that experience.

If you’re looking to build your dream home, look no further. Kane Worthy Constructions can ensure you have the home you have always wanted. Specialising in big architectural buildings, renovations, holiday houses, town houses and anything else you desire, the team from Inverloch is sure to build something you will love. Kane Worthy Constructions provides quality building services using local carefully selected

and passionate tradespeople within Inverloch and surrounding areas. “We do top quality buildings and all of my workers are efficient and professional,” Mr Worthy said. “It’s a team effort between the builders and the clients. “We cover the whole region, as well as Melbourne, and buy all of our supplies locally.” After building and renovating homes for around 14 years, nothing is more exciting for Mr Worthy than to see clients’ excitement when their paper plans transform into something they can touch and walk around.

Top quality: Kane Worthy Constructions provides quality buildings. Proprietor Kane Worthy is on site at a home he and his team of professional builders are renovating in Cape Paterson.

Gardening book a reflection on life By Gabrielle Baldwin A NEW book tells a gardening couple’s challenging journey in creating a native garden on former pasture land at Yanakie. Like every adventure, Things My Garden Taught Me is a tale of battles won and lost. With whimsy, reflection, and literary allusion, Gabrielle Baldwin explores what she has learnt about life – and death – from the bush garden she made with husband Peter Fitzpatrick. The lessons she recounts range from the down to earth to the metaphysical, from conquering the fear of

snakes to the appreciation of decay as vital for life. Ms Baldwin has taught literature and conducted educational policy research at Victorian universities, and now divides her time between inner-city Melbourne and South Gippsland. “Things My Garden Taught Me is partly a memoir – a record of a 20 year project to establish a bush garden on what had been pasture land at Yanakie. I have always loved Wilson’s Promontory and our family has spent many holidays there,” Ms Baldwin said. “When an opportunity arose to buy land close to the national park, my husband and I bought it with the hope of replicating some of the wild beauty of the

Prom landscape. The book describes our experiences of successes and failures, pleasures and frustrations.” Ms Baldwin said their part of the Yanakie isthmus is a challenging environment - exposed and windy. She said the journey has not only taught her about gardening and country living, but about many aspects of life. “For instance, gardening has shown me the need to find an appropriate balance between what can be controlled and what cannot – and an acceptance of this, even when it involves disappointment and sadness,” she said. “I have learned in a very tangible way that decay is essential to the cycles of life, with obvious implications for thinking about death. “And, somewhat more mundanely, I describe my pleasure in discovering that hard physical work with machines can be empowering for women. The book presents 24 lessons stemming from the gardening experiences but extending into broader areas.” One of the lessons is about the necessity to compromise. “Our garden is not really a patch of ‘the bush’ as we planned at first. It has some wilder areas, but other parts are more cultivated and we have lawn for grandchildren to kick a football,” Ms Baldwin said. “This mixed pattern evolved through time and partly by accident, when spaces became clear because of trees lost in storms. All of this was part of ‘the journey’. “I love gardening at the most basic level because I really enjoy being outdoors, in the midst of nature and with a view of Corner Inlet which can still take my breath away after 20 years. This is after a career of indoors, mostly desk-bound jobs. “I also take great pleasure in helping plants to grow, while accepting the inevitable hurt when they die. But most importantly, I appreciate what I have learned. My garden has helped me to develop a personal philosophy which is sustaining in my later years.” Ms Baldwin studied literature at the University of

Educational experience: Yanakie author Gabrielle Baldwin has penned a tale about restoring pasture to a native garden. Melbourne and Northwestern University in Illinois, USA, where she completed a PhD in American literature, with a dissertation on Thoreau. Returning to Australia, she taught in departments of literary studies at Victorian universities before moving into the field of higher education research at Monash and Melbourne universities. In recent years, she has returned to teaching literature as a hobby, alongside her professional work. The book will be available from Leongatha, Korumburra and Wonthaggi newsagencies, and the well as the Yep Gallery in Foster.

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Compost helps gardens flourish Tomato alert IMPROVE the growth in your garden with Aussie Compost Co.

AGRICULTURE Victoria and industry are gearing up for another round of surture and air flow to deliver the best results. during the process. The compost is made out of all natural prodFor gardeners and farmers on small acreages, veillance for tomato potato psyllid (TPP).

ucts such as green waste and farm materials. Aussie Compost Co also uses paper pulp from Maryvale. David Walker of Aussie Compost Co, Pound Creek, said the product takes about eight to 10 weeks to make, and the mix is turned eight times

Aussie Compost Co screens its product to remove large sticks from the mix for suitable application. Mr Walker said more gardeners are choosing compost because the product ensures plants are receiving the nutrients they need, allowing them to grow faster. He said the proof is in the pudding, as compost – combined with the wicking system – has sent his own tomato plants flying. “We have been using our compost to grow plants in the hothouse, and this is the first year we have used the wicking system,” Mr Walker said. “I believe it’s the way of the future in gardening.” The wicking system protects plants from wilting and keeps the soil moist. Wicking beds water the plants from the bottom up, and are advantageous because the water doesn’t evaporate and salt the soil, meaning the soil can continue to support the plant. Using Aussie Compost Co’s product also improves soil quality, and is ideally suited as top dressing. When added to soil, the compost improves moisture holding capacity, and contributes essential nutrients and trace elements. Mr Walker said customers frequently asked how much compost is required to keep a garden healthy. Rates used in gardens vary from eight litres to 30 litres per square metre, depending on the plant. These rates are based on compost being incorporated to a depth of 50mm and can doubled if incorporated to 100mm. Applications can be repeated after several weeks. Excellent combination: Aussie Compost Co’s David Walker is thrilled with the rate of All compost can be bought from Aussie Comgrowth in his garden after combining the use of compost and a wicking system. post Co’s depot. Happy customers have found using the local compost has helped their gardens thrive, and produced more flavour in fruit and vegetables. Aussie Compost Co uses an intensive composting process, controlling moisture, tempera-

Whilst there have been no confirmed reports of TPP in Victoria to date, it remains a significant production pest that attacks a range of plants (including potato, sweet potato, tomato, eggplant, capsicum, chilli and tamarillo), and has been found in Perth, Western Australia. Victoria’s acting chief plant health officer Dr Rosa Crnov said the focus of this round of surveillance will be on tomato, potato and nursery industries, as well as community gardens. “Proving Victoria’s area freedom from TPP will ensure that Victorian growers can continue to trade with other states, territories and overseas markets,” Dr Crnov said. Agriculture Victoria has placed restrictions on the importation of TPP-host material sourced from any state or territory unless the material meets market access requirements for TPP. These restrictions allow the movement of product into Victoria, whilst mitigating the risk of TPP spreading. Dr Crnov said growers should remain vigilant and be on the look out for potential pest insects during spring and summer when crops are flourishing. “Victorian horticulturists are advised to implement best practice biosecurity measures and to regularly check their crops,” she said. TPP is a tiny sap-sucking winged insect which resembles a tiny cicada. A noticeable sign is the presence of small insects jumping from the foliage when disturbed. Adult psyllids are sometimes called ‘jumping plant lice’, as they readily jump and fly when disturbed. TPP can also transmit a bacterium called ‘CLso’ (Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum) that is associated with the zebra chip disease in potatoes. The bacterium can also cause stunting, stem death, yellowed leaves and yield losses in capsicums, chillies and tomatoes. CLso bacterium does not pose a risk to human health and it has not been detected in Australia.

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Indoor plants now in fashion leaves fall off when there is excess water in the lect a lot of dust. To keep the plant healthy (dust By Karen Haw, Town Centre Nursery, bled by few pests. can block light absorption), wipe dust off with a The fiddle leaf fig grows best in a well lit po- soil. Mirboo North sition and should be watered sparingly. Lower

GARDENING is like a fashion in that trends tend to repeat themselves over the years, and one of the biggest trends in gardening now that was popular years ago is indoor plants. There has long been a tradition of decorating rooms with greenery and flowers from the garden, but the recent interest with indoor plants has rapidly become the most popular method of introducing an element of natural beauty into the home or office. Indoor plants are back and we are now realising the health benefits they give. Particular benefits of interior plants include: • reducing carbon dioxide levels; • increasing humidity; • reducing levels of certain pollutants, such as benzene and nitrogen dioxide; • reducing airborne dust levels; • keeping air temperatures down; and • plants play a vital role in providing a pleasant and tranquil environment in which to move, work or relax. Indoor plants can also help health, wellbeing and productivity in the workplace. Evidence from scientific studies show that indoor plants reduce toxins in the air and from indoor products such as paint, plastics and carpets. Caring for houseplants the right way is just as important as picking the right one. Flowering pot plants need plenty of bright light for the buds and flowers to reach full potential. Foliage plants generally tolerate lower light levels and thus adapt to a wider selection of sites. In general foliage plants with darkish foliage grow in poorly lit areas, and plants with highly colour or variegated foliage require plenty of bright filtered light for strong growth. The aglaonemas (Chinese lucky plants) and Aspidistra (cast Iron plant) for example, grow well in poorly lit areas, while the brightly colour Croton and Dieffenbachia revel in exceptionally bright conditions. An even temperature is important for the well being of most indoor plants and certain heating can dry out the atmosphere. In a heated room, mist plants regularly or stand them on stones with water in a saucer. However winter flowering plants like cyclamens dislike high temperatures and deteriorate quickly whereas many tropical species will not survive with prolonged cold conditions. More plants in containers are killed by overwatering than by neglect. When a plant is growing actively, producing new shoots, leaves and flowers, it needs more water and food than when it is dormant. The best way to see if your plant needs water is simply push your finger into the soil and if the soil feels dry, water the plant and if it feels moist, don’t. It is better to give plants a good water then let them get quite dry and then give then a good soak. Most are now planted in a coir mix and while this does have good water retention abilities, if it gets very dry it is often difficult to rewet so it is better to soak the plant in a bucket of water. If the tips of leaves are browning, chances are it is being over watered. Potting up: If the plant seems too big for the pot and the leaves aren’t healthy and shiny the plant may need potting up. Choose a pot the next size up, tease out the roots and backfill with new potting mix. Water in well with a liquid seaweed solution and add some slow release fertiliser. It is better to re-pot in the warmer months. I find it is better to leave the plants in their plastic pots and stand them in decorative pots, plus the added advantage is if the plant dies it is easier to replace it with a new one. In days gone by the most popular plants were philodendrons and spider plants. In 2017 the most popular is the fiddle leaf fig (ficus lyrata) which has big, glossy leaves, low maintenance and trou-

Fiddle leaf figs are slow growing but some do reach ceiling height in optimum conditions. As they grow the trunk becomes progressively thinner. Removing the growing tip encourages the plant to thicken and provide more support for the giant leaves. Because of their large surface, fiddle leaf fig leaves tend to col-

soft cloth. Cacti and succulents are also popular and easy care, especially the mother-in-law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata). These are architectural plants with stiff, upright leaves. They are among the toughest of all houseplants and can withstand virtually any conditions, from dark to bright. The only way to surely kill them is to overwater or never water at all. In China, it was kept as a treasured houseplant because the Eight Gods bestowed their eight virtues on those who grew them. These virtues include long life, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health and strength. The plants were kept near the entrances inside the home so that the eight virtues could pass through in a manner pre-Feng Shui. When it comes to indoor plants, the choice is limitless so choose a plant to suit the situation, Gardening delights: from complement it with an attractive pot and you have left, Olivia instant feature. They make gift giving easy as almost everyone likes to receive plants.

King and Alanna Goble from Lamezleighs cafe and bar in Mirboo North have indoor plants in their cafe and love the fiddle leaf fig for the bold statement it makes.

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Stunning setting: colourful flower beds of cinerarias complement a grove of silver birches, Creating intrigue: pathways meander around Yvonne and Rob Williams’ Boorool garden, as Yvonne Williams enjoys. leading to beds of unique designs, and taking visitors beneath a grand arbor.

Garden brings out nature’s best By Brad Lester “I JUST love to see nature blooming at its best and the little birds that visit the garden”. Yvonne Williams is passionate about gardening and with husband Rob, has created a botanical oasis on their three and a half acre garden at Boorool. The natural wonderland was open to the public to enjoy during the Leongatha Rose Spectacular recently and visitors were overjoyed with the garden’s presentation, design and vibrancy.

Based around rooms and beds of trees, shrubs and bulbs, the garden is a real mix of plants. Peonies and roses are now blooming in glorious colour, as are molis azaleas. “I just love the different type of plants. I love rare plants, anything that grows well. I grow a few natives for the birds but my loves are magnolias, camellias and rhododrens,” Yvonne said. The garden has sprawled over time and new stages have evolved from previous plantings. “We used to have a pet cow and calf, and we decided they needed shade. We put in a few trees along the west boundary because that’s where the wind came through,” Yvonne said.

“We started the garden with that and it just grew and grew.” Before moving to Boorool, the couple lived in town in Yarram where Yvonne found her garden was constrained by the boundaries of a house block. “Moving here, I was like a kid in a lollyshop and I just fell in love with plants and that’s how it started,” she said. “I used to visit other people’s gardens to see how things grew because I was sick of buying

plants that were tagged to grow one metre, and then I would plant them and they would grow to three metres. “I think it is the chocolate soil that is here that makes them grow so well. It drains well.” Yvonne believes caring for young plants will later reward the gardener with spectacular displays of foliage and flowers. The Williamses make their own mulch from garden prunings and fertilise plants where necessary to maximise their potential.

Now is the time to tidy IT IS not too late to do your spring maintenance. Spring has almost always been associated with home maintenance; it is the perfect time to spruce up your property.

Whether it is for damage repair, a simple tidy, or an exciting makeover, take advantage of the warm weather to get your home in great shape. Your roof, guttering and downpipes is a good place to start. Inspect and repair any damage that may have occurred over winter and don’t forget to clean out the gutters. Clearing roofs and gutters of debris can also reduce the risk of fire taking hold of your property due to embers. Also, be sure your downpipes are clear and allow water to flow through with ease. If necessary, clear any blockages. Window and door screens are useful additions to any home. These can be cleaned of dust and debris by gentle scrubbing on screens with warm, soapy water. Also patch small holes if required. Concrete driveways can develop cracks over time. Repairing the damage quickly will help to

prevent further damage and possible costs associated with it. There is nothing like a lick of fresh paint to make your home look fresh and new. Not only does it look good, but high quality exterior paint can help protect your home from weather damage. A simple retouch of paint is easy to do and inexpensive. Door and window seals can deteriorate over time and should be inspected on a regular basis. Winter conditions could have damaged the caulk and other weather seals. Inspect them now and repair immediately. Effective seals help save on energy and repair costs, as they can reduce air-conditioning needs as well as prevent water entering your home that could potentially cause damage. Spring is also the perfect time to get out into the garden and renovate the garden. Clip and prune as required and consider planting some blossoming flowers, prepare your lawnmower, and trim and tidy your way through the yard.

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Children shape school THE girls and boys of Tarwin Lower Primary School are shaping how their school is run.

The Junior School Council comprises representatives of grades 2 to 6 chosen by their classmates. They are helping to run the school vegetable garden through to shaping a skate park for Venus Bay, being created by South Gippsland Shire Council. The junior council ran a poll of students to name the school’s chickens, with the titles Muffin, Fluffy, Snow White and Pom Pom prevailing. Eggs produced by the chooks are used with vegetables from the school’s garden in cooking lessons. The junior council is also helping to improve students’ behaviour by influencing the consequences for inappropriate behaviour, and raising funds for school projects by selling icy poles at lunchtimes and holding dress up days. With October being Walk to School month, the

Cuddly birds: from left, Angel of Grade 5 and Luca of Grade 2 snuggle up to chickens at Tarwin Lower Primary School. The children are members of the Junior School Council. staff at Tarwin Lower PS decided students should not miss out, despite most travelling to school by bus from Venus Bay and other outlying areas. In the mornings, staff and

students walked around Tarwin Lower for 15 minutes, enjoying the benefits of exercise and helping students become familiar with the town and its famous river. “Only a couple of our

kids live in Tarwin Lower so we walked past their houses so everyone knew where they lived,” principal Jenni Cox said. “It’s a nice way to connect with the community.”

In shape: South Gippsland Shire Council staff who took part in body scanning to improve their health were, back, from left, Sam Murfett, Allan Smith, Ben Lehmann and Leanne Edwards, and front, from left, Pam Derrick, Greg Jones and Carla Witherow.

Council cares for staff BOOSTING staff’s health and morale is the aim of an innovative program being used by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Team effort: Parks Victoria and VicRoads are working together to help preserve the Southern Brown Bandicoot in South Gippsland.

Race is on to help bandicoots PARKS Victoria is working with VicRoads to control pests in reserves across South Gippsland to protect the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot.

The 10-year program will involve intensive baiting to protect and improve habitat conditions to support bandicoot populations at Wonthaggi Heathlands Nature Conservation Reserve, Kilcunda-Harmers Haven Coastal Reserve and Adams Creek Nature Conservation Reserve. The first baiting period will commence from November 13 until De-

cember 11, and it is vital visitors ensure their dogs are wearing a muzzle and on a leash during this time. Monitoring in June 2017 showed the bandicoot populations are small, so acting now to control predators will improve conditions and help the existing population to recover and grow. Gerard Delaney, Parks Victoria area chief ranger South Gippsland and Bass, said, “Foxes and feral cats are a major threat to the Southern Brown Bandicoot, which is why we are undertaking a series of baiting periods across the next 10 years to assist in growing the bandicoot population within these particular reserves.

“We need the community to support us in these initiatives to ensure the longterm success of this project ultimately resulting in increased populations of the Southern Brown Bandicoot.” The Southern Brown Bandicoot Protection Program was created as a requirement by the former Linking Melbourne Authority (LMA) as part of the Peninsula Link freeway development, which was later transitioned across to VicRoads in 2015. For more information call 13 1963, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or email the Southern Brown Bandicoot Protection Program team on sbb@parks.vic. gov.au

No funding for music festival BASS Coast Shire Council has denied a $30,000 grant for music event Serenade at Sunset.

The festival showcases performers and local rising stars. Challenging weather conditions resulted in less ticket sales at the last concert. Organisers asked for the one off grant to ensure the festival proceeded

in 2018. Council declined, saying the grant would set a precedent that would not be viable in the long term. However, council would continue to offer its annual $6000 contribution and in-kind support. Cr Bruce Kent said, “It is a fantastic event and I wish it all the success in the future. I want to see this event stand on its two feet. In 2017, there were 250 tickets sold. The biggest attendance

was 800. At best, we can break even; I can’t see it being sustainable. I hope the organisers will come back to us in a year’s time and prove us wrong.” Cr Clare Le Serve and Cr Geoff Ellis supported the grant. “It’s not just about the ticket sales. It’s about the exposure to cultural arts and professional experience for the rising stars,” Cr Le Serve said. However, her fellow councillors did not support the grant.

Employee’s bodies have been scanned to analyse muscle mass, visceral fat around the organs and metabolic rate, with the aim of reducing their likelihood of sickness and injury. An external provider undertook the scans and provided staff with an individual report. Scans were accompanied by nutrition and fitness information sessions, as well as staff fitness challenges. These were followed by a second scan to analyse any improvements nine weeks later. Half of council staff chose to participate in the scans and the feedback was so positive council now plans to run the initiative annually. In total, participants lost 72.6 kilograms with 71.3 kilograms of this loss being pure fat. The first and second place winners of the weight loss challenge lost a combined total of 37 percent body fat mass, with many other staff experiencing the positive effects of increased exercise and nutrition. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with comments about improved team morale and relationships, feeling more positive and confident, and more motivated to exer-

cise more and watch what they eat. Employees were offered a free initial scan at a minimal cost of only $20 per person. This was followed up by a second scan to analyse

any improvements, which the employee paid for. Council has since received enquiries from other councils wanting to run a similar program with their staff.

A Star is born

Kyle Robinson and Jade Sanders of Venus Bay welcomed Lola Jade Robinson at Monash Medical Centre on October 14.

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Think safety at the beach By Kimberley Gee, chief instructor, Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club PLAY safely at the beach this summer with these tips from the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

Catching them big: Ian Robinson of Anderson Inlet Angling Club shows off his gummy shark, much to the envy of John Haynes during the club’s recent fishing trip on Westernport Bay.

Fish ready for catching By June Laycock, Anderson Inlet Angling Club IN Anderson Inlet, at Mahers Landing, some nice silver trevally are being caught, with the heaviest being 1.100gms on the run in tide.

This trevally was caught from a boat using live bass yabbies just out from the boat ramp, in the deep gutter, out from the ‘A’ frame house. King George whiting up to 30cm are being caught on live bass yabbies. In the Tarwin River, anglers have been fishing from the much used platforms that line the bank. From the platform on the corner opposite the hotel, it was reported that a 30cm elephant fish was caught on bass yabbies. For those who like to catch and smoke eels, they are on the go from the road traffic bridge around to the platforms heading towards Venus Bay. Use old bait.

At Flat Rocks recently, you could not launch a boat from the beach as there was seaweed up to two metres high and very soft sand. There was no chance of negotiating over the sand or weed. When you can launch your boat there, good size King George Whiting can be caught on pipis and bass yabbies around towards the surf beach. Be safe while out boating. Eight members of the Anderson Inlet Angling Club recently enjoyed a successful trip from San Remo in two chartered fishing boats. Water was a little milky with a nine knot north-westerly wind and a slight chop on the water. The tide was falling away and the weather was overcast and sunny at times. Squid was mostly used as bait and this is what the fish were caught on. Squid was cut into fillets hooked onto a Paternoster rig, with a heavy sinker below and hook above. The captains left the wharf from San Remo and headed under the Phillip Island Road traffic bridge and headed towards Corinella. The boats anchored in deep water and anglers caught a variety of fish, including snapper and gummy shark.

Always swim at a patrolled beach and if unsure of the conditions speak to a lifesaver. Swim between the red and yellow flags. Lifesavers have selected the safest swimming location and will closely supervise this area. Never swim alone or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Always fully supervise children at the beach or around water. Before you go onto the beach, read the safety signs. These indicate hazards and marine warnings. Take note before walking onto the beach. If you need help, stay calm and raise one arm above your head to attract attention. Conserve your energy by staying calm and floating on your back until help arrives Rip currents are strong currents of water flowing away from the shore through the surf zone. Many people believe tourists and poor swimmers are the main people who get caught in rips currents. In fact, it’s young men aged 15 to 39 years who are most likely to die in rips. Rips are the number one hazard on Australian beaches. The best way to avoid a rip is to swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags. Rips are complex, can quickly change shape and location, and at times, are difficult to see. Usually a rip has deeper, dark-coloured water; fewer breaking waves; a rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters; and anything floating out to sea or foamy, discoloured, sandy, water flowing out beyond the waves. Rips don’t always show all of these signs at once. To survive in a rip current, stay calm and consider your options. Raise an arm to seek help. Try floating with the current. It may bring you back to shore. Swim parallel to the shore or towards breaking waves and use them to help you in.

Reassess your situation. If what you’re doing isn’t working, try one of the other options until you’re rescued or return to shore. Download Surf Lifesaving Australia’s Beachsafe app where you can access the latest information about every Australian beach. The app provides detailed information from patrol status, facilities and hazards to weather, swell and tide. Beachsafe also provides expert advice about flags and signs, waves, rip currents, marine creatures, surf skills and more. In rivers or open water: • beware of boats and do not swim near boat ramps or boating areas; • always wear a lifejacket when you are on a boat; • stay away from sloping edges and note that overhanging banks can easily break off; • always fish with a friend and watch for sharp objects and sudden drop-offs; and • diving from river banks and piers can result in spinal injuries. It is safer to enter feet first.

Safety patrol: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club members training to become inflatable rescue boat drivers are, from left, Harry Watson, Nicholas Zagon, Greta Curran and David Knights.

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Thrilling marine range on offer ENJOY your summer out on the water in style.

Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment has just taken in new deliveries of Horizon aluminium boats and Kawasaki jet skis. Horizon is a trusted brand name in Australia. Family owned since 1992, Horizon is a company operating from Queensland, and Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment has access to a fantastic range of Horizon equipment featured on its website. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment’s Mat O’Donnell said Horizon’s range was of excellent quality. With modern features, the boats are designed to suit local waterways. Whether you have water skiing or fishing in mind, Horizon offers a boat to suit your needs at exceptional prices. The range starts at open tinnies and cheap packages that would be suitable for young people wanting to spend the day out on the water, through to six metre cabin style fishing boats. Mr O’Donnell said the Horizon range includes plenty of options to customise the boats. Honda outboards are fitted, and Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment can offer great finance and insurance packages across the marine range. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment also offer a huge range of boating accessories including boat spurs, fuel tanks, flares, and safety gear. For those looking for a bit of thrill and adventure out on the water, Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment offer 2018 Kawasaki jet skis. Time and time again, Kawasaki proves to be the most popular brand for jet skis, and the company continues to refine its product. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment offers the all new 2018 SXR1500 four stroke stand up jet ski, as well as a full range from the entry level STX 15 to the 310X super charged jet ski.

Great range: come in to Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment and check out the latest range of boats and jet skis. Pictured from left is Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment’s Mat O’Donnell, Sean Thompson, Cooter Johnstone and Chris O’Donnell. The jet skis are fast and manoeuvrable through water, adding to the thrill. The sit down jet skis also offer speed restrictors, making them suitable for children and family friendly. This range is ready to go, with great deals and cashbacks on offer. You can also pick up all your accessories including life jackets and ski ropes. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equip-

ment will be running demo days on December 16 and January 20 at the Inverloch boat ramp so you can see the range in action before you make a decision. Demos can also be arranged at any time. Customers simply need to call in and book with the staff, and try before they buy. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equip-

ment can supply all boat and jet ski owners with Maritime Safety Australia information about staying safe on the water. To ensure you’re ready for a great summer ahead, Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment is also taking bookings for all boat, outboard and jet ski servicing, undertaken by Honda and Kawasaki certified technicians.

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Fonterra offers cash FROM vegie patches to cricket pitches and wet suits to fire safety, Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund is offering another round of funding for community projects.

Fun and games: Prep students Kayla, Makinley and Ruby enjoyed a teddy bears’ picnic at Wonthaggi Primary School. The picnic is the first step in the school’s camp program.

The fund is calling for applications from $500 to $5000 from groups operating near any of Fonterra Australia’s milk collection and seven manufacturing sites, such as Darnum. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said the fund was about giving a helping hand to groups who keep local communities in good shape through a wide range of initiatives. “The dairy industry is built from the ground up. The fund supports farming families and local communi-

ties,” he said. The Fonterra Grass Roots Fund has supported more than 340 initiatives since 2011, including the Friends of Mount Worth State Park, who work with rangers and hold regular working bees to keep walking tracks clear through the giant forest and fern gullies for nature lovers to enjoy. Grass Roots funding helped them secure mowing and trailer equipment to keep the longer tracks open for bushwalkers, trail runners and nature lovers. Paul Strickland from Allambee, who was behind the friends’ submission, said Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund’s support helped to kick-start fundraising efforts to secure the equipment. “Without the voluntary efforts of

the friends, many of the trails couldn’t be kept open for people to enjoy this unique area of bushland. Our new equipment helps us to maintain the tracks more easily and deal with fallen brush and path repairs,” he said. Who gets supported is decided by a committee based at the local Fonterra site, working to three criteria. These initiatives must bring communities together, for rural activities and events, support healthy lifestyles such as sporting equipment for clubs and care for the environment, such as recycling or gardens initiatives. Applications for funding remain open until December 15, 2017. Applications can be submitted online and grant guidelines and additional information is available at www.fonterra. com.au

Teddies support camp program TEDDY bears and Prep students alike enjoyed a teddy bears’ picnic at Wonthaggi Primary School recently. The teddy bears’ picnic is part of the school’s camp program, teaching students to become more comfortable in a camp environment. The program requires students to stay at school a little bit longer, allowing them to adjust to spending more time in the company of teachers and peers. During the picnic, the Preps enjoyed

an afternoon tea. This was followed by group games and a teddy bear hunt. Throughout the camp program, Grade 1 students enjoy a dinner at school and Grade 2 students take part in a school sleepover. They are then prepared for their first formal camp, which takes place during Grade 3. Wonthaggi Primary School’s camp program is well established, and has proven to be an ideal way to help students develop confidence and independence.

Caring for nature: Friends of Mount Worth State Park volunteer at working bees to keep the bush trails open, safe and accessible for all. They benefited from a Fonterra grant. From left, Merrin Strickland, Andrea Fisher, Ron Carey, Tony Castle and Paul Strickland (seated on the mower).

Dogs threaten birds’ survival BEACHGOERS have been urged to leash their dogs to protect the threatened bird, the hooded plover.

Furry friends: from left, Prep students Harper, Matthew, Aiden and Samu had lots of fun during the teddy bears’ picnic at Wonthaggi Primary School.

A study by Deakin University ecologists found that of five plover chicks fitted with transmitters in Bass Coast, just two survived. On the Bellarine Peninsula, the same study found a chick fitted with a transmitter had been killed by a dog and then disposed of in a bin, dumped in a bag containing dog faeces. The Deakin ecologists are urging dog owners to ensure their dogs are on leashes when near hooded plovers. “If you are not taking dog regulations seriously, your dog, not matter how friendly and lovely it is, can dispatch of a chick,” said Dr Mike Weston, Deakin’s Wildlife and Conservation Biology associate professor.

“Dogs, like cats, are predators. That’s the way they are wired. Once a dog is locked onto a target like that, it’s very hard to stop them.” The ecologists are unsure why the three chicks in Bass Coast died. The chicks were at Abbott Street and Screw Creek at Inverloch, Coal Point near Harmers Haven, the Kilcunda trestle bridge and Bore Beach at San Remo. “The battle to save threatened shorebirds which breed on our beaches rages every spring and summer, as thousands of Victorians and their dogs enjoy time at the beach, and the birds desperately try to breed,” Dr Weston said. “Sadly, the chances of surviving from hatching to the age at which they can fly, a mere 30 days, are so low that chick death is considered a major conservation problem. “The chicks feed themselves within hours of hatching, and that means

these ‘balls of fluff’, weighing as little as about 10 grams, move a lot, while their attentive parents shepherd them around the beach, and work to keep them warm and safe from predators. “Responsible dog ownership on beaches means that dogs should not be able to hunt and kill birds or other wildlife.”

Vulnerable species: a hooded plover chick and egg on a beach. The birds are susceptible to being attacked by dogs.

Islanders rally around Hospital in the Home BASS Coast Health (BCH) recently launched its Hospital in the Home program and it’s fast becoming a winning formula with locals, particularly Phillip Islanders. Local patients are now experiencing the benefits of the program, which means they are able to come home from hospital earlier and receive treatment in the comfort of their own home – all without having to deal with the stress, inconvenience and expense of long-distance travel in order to receive their treatment. The Hospital in the Home (HITH) service provides care to eligible patients requiring acute care that would ordinarily be given in hospital. Treatment is provided by BCH’s experienced HITH nurses in collaboration with local GPs. Cape Woolamai resident Grace Nally was recently admitted to the HITH program after being diagnosed with breast cancer in September following a routine mammogram. Three days after her admission to Monash Bentleigh for the removal of a lump in her breast, Grace was sent home under the HITH program. HITH nurses Karlie Hall and Ange Fraser visited Grace every day to measure the output from the drainage tube she was sent home with and check things such as her temperature, blood

pressure, pain level, stitches and dressings. “Without them, I would have had to stay in hospital. My husband isn’t very medically-minded so it was not only very convenient, but also very comforting to have someone come and look after me at home,” Grace said. After seven days, staff were happy with her progress and Grace’s drainage tube was removed. “The care I received was wonderful. The nurses were so caring and really took their time and were very professional. It was as good as, if not better, than having a doctor there and the fact that it was all covered by Medicare was a great relief and comfort to me,” she said. Like Grace, Phillip Island resident Deb McCann recently became a HITH patient following a cancer diagnosis is August. She returned home following the removal of a mass in her lung at the Valley Hospital, only to be re-admitted shortly after with a post-operative infection. “During my second stay I was told about BCH’s HITH program. I’d never heard of it before”, she said. Deb, who lives with her husband, was sent home as a HITH patient to have her IV antibiotics and wound dressings changed daily. “It was so nice to be able to stay at home to receive treatment. My husband had been driving

back and forth to the Valley every day to see me, so it was a big relief for both of us that it saved him from travelling and I didn’t have to travel every day or stay in hospital to be treated,” she said. Deb was impressed by how well the program worked for her, saying, “The system worked perfectly and was hassle-free. The nurses were very attentive to my needs and very professional and competent“. Her involvement in the program also highlighted other unexpected benefits. “From the minute I was diagnosed, we were swept up in the hectic roundabout of the medical world, where a lot of things are foreign and quite often fast-paced,” Deb said. “This can often make you feel vulnerable and powerless. But the HITH nurses were great because they took the time to explain everything and answer our questions. I felt like this actually gave me some of my power back.” Deb feels it’s important Phillip Island people know about this service. If you would like to know more, including whether you are eligible for Bass Coast Health’s Hospital in the Home program, please contact the HITH coordinator on 0439 956 003 or visit HITH’s service page on BCH’s website at www. basscoasthealth.org.au/Services/Hospital-in-theHome.

Caring program: from left, Francesca Reyerse supports husband Michael as he receives care from Hospital in the Home nurse Ange Fraser.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Sculptures explore Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history AUSTRALIAN history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; man-made and natural - is analysed by the latest exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek.

Travelling, works with wood and paper by Jan Learmonth of Inverloch is a collection of works that are material explorations of the controversial history and culture of land and water in Australia, the movement of people across sea and soil to occupy and exploit the land, the precarious state of river systems and natural environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I use natural and locally found materials, carved, bound, thatched, and recoated, to construct intricate sculptures. They take the form of boats or other vessels, rolling or floating through arid landscapes,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also map these altered landscapes by tracing tracks and topography with large flat works

on paper. The work questions attitudes to country, interrogating tensions between land use and land care.â&#x20AC;? Learmonthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is held in the collections of Deakin University in Victoria, the Gold Coast Art Gallery in Queensland, Albury Regional Gallery in New South Wales, Latrobe University Arts Museum in Victoria, and private collections throughout Australia, New Zealand, Portugal and the USA. Learmonth has exhibited widely, and was part of Geckoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oeuvre des Oufs exhibition in 2016 and Findings in 2015. The exhibition opened on Friday and will continue to December 11. Gecko Studio Gallery is at 15 Falls Road, Creative mind: artist Jan Fish Creek, and is open Thursday to Monday Learmonth is now exhibiting at Gecko Studio from 9am to 4pm. Phone 5683 2481.

Gallery, Fish Creek.

Arts officer announced SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has appointed Mary Sullivan of Inverloch to the newly created position of arts development officer. The role was established to lead the implementation of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 201721 Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Strategy. Ms Sullivan is now co-creative director of The Edge of Us, a two-year Regional Arts Victoria funded community arts project that engenders com-

munity participation pride, belonging, and cohesion across five Westernport towns. She previously designed and facilitated TraX, a Bass Coast Shire Council community art project with local youth to reinvigorate the Inverloch Skate Park. Ms Sullivan has worked in the arts for more than 25 years: as an applied artist, landscape architect, streetscape project manager for a local government and design educator. She has held positions in the com-

munity arts, commercial arts, and municipal, and academic arts sectors, both locally and overseas. Ms Sullivan started her role yesterday (Monday) and will be attending the next South Gippsland Arts Network meeting at Mirboo North on Thursday. She will be a member of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community strengthening team and will be working with the team who oversaw the development of the four year strategy: Sophie Dixon and Ned Dennis.

Venus Bay inspires city show A DESIRE to escape from a chaotic life inspired visually stunning photographs by Venus Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Francesca Siska.

Her series Secret Garden will be part of the Photography Studies College Southbank graduate exhibition at Yarra Sculpture Gallery, Melbourne, until Sunday, December 3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was searching for a way to feel grounded and find some stillness and solitude, which I found on my walks in Venus Bay,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My series developed into images that are my interpretation of finding the synergy between stillness, solitude, myself and nature and these moments translated into my photography.â&#x20AC;? Siska creates abstract landscapes through intentional camera movement by using a slow shutter speed and also uses a neutral density filter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can get some really interesting results working this way. I use the intentional camera movement to blur the lines between reality and imagination,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This style has always felt quite honest and organic to me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like peeling back the layers we have and gets to the heart of it all.â&#x20AC;? Venus Bay and South Gippsland have been a major influence on Siska. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This most recent series was shot in the area and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always in awe at how beautiful and natural this little slice of heaven is. There is such stunning light especially this time of year as the season is changing,â&#x20AC;? she said. Shooting with a Canon 5D DSLR, Siskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for art was inspired by her creative parents. Her father was a period plasterer and her mother a decorator.

I n s i g h t f u l perspective: abstract landscapes by Venus Bay photographer Francesca Siska are part of her series Secret Garden and on show in Melbourne.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Professionally I have dipped in and out of corporate life, built careers and travelled. I have taken the lessons of routine and discipline, communication and teamwork and lived a little in two worlds,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After years living in London I returned home and

Creative mind: Venus Bay photographer Francesca Siska is taking part in the Photography Studies College Southbank graduate exhibition at Yarra Sculpture Gallery in Melbourne.

knew it was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that I needed to pursue photography. I had a new set of eyes in my home town, and a hunger to express what I saw.â&#x20AC;?

Thought provoking: Sixteen Standing, a wood and bone work by Jan Learmonth in her exhibition Travelling, works with wood and paper at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek.

Singers ready for Mirboo North Idol PERFORMERS are preparing their entries for Mirboo North Idol on Sunday, December 3, after enhancing their skills at a singing workshop. The event was run by David and Merelyn Carter of the band Spit The Dummy/Carter and Carter, who performed at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Idol. They work with students to help them tap into their musical talents and song writing abilities, with the goal of being able to perform their composition at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mirboo North Idol at the iconic Mirboo North Swimming Pool. The singers ran two workshops for Mirboo North primary school and secondary college students, guiding them through song writ-

ing. The secondary college students drew their inspiration from the community and wrote Melody North. Primary students were inspired by values and wrote Shine Bright, and by the end of the workshop had lyrics and music to match. The Friends of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool Events Committee thank music teachers Lisa Murray, Liz Powrey and Rebecca Woodall and the staff of the schools for supporting the initiative; Sophie Dixon from South Gippsland Shire Council; FReeZA for their sponsorship of the event and finally David, Merelyn and the students who participated. Come along and hear the talented students perform their original songs at Idol.

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Farming Insight Fishy beef to star SOUTH Gippsland beef will feature in a national campaign.

Celebrity chef Jess Pryles attended Paul Crock’s Fish Creek farm recently to film for a campaign run by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). Mr Crock is part of the Gippsland Natural beef brand that sells grass-fed beef fee of hormonal growth promotants. Ms Pryles checked out the Crocks’ cows, calves and young stock, and recorded interviews about the MLA campaign and Gippsland Natural’s part in the promotion. Ms Pryles also inspected a boning room at Epping where Gippsland Natural beef is processed and was impressed by the product. “Gippsland Natural beef looks beautiful. It had a lovely marbling to it and it looked like a lovely product,” she said. Mr Crock said Gippsland Natural Beef is one of a few genuine paddock to plate producer-owned brands. “The journey started in 1999 as a group of proud and innovative beef farmers, and albeit some changes in structures, the brand remains strong, and we are honoured to be featured in the new domestic beef campaign,” he said. “We strive hard to promote Gippsland as a region, not only our beef under the Gippsland Natural brand, and it was great to have a celebrity in the Texan BBQ

genre (Jess Pryles) come through and get a feel for what we do first hand.” Gippsland Natural - a farmer owned brand established in 1999 - was one of the first brands to have adopted the Meat Standards Australia grading system to ensure customers have a great eating experience. “From an on farm perspective, we have a thoroughly documented environmental management program and encourage everyone that supplies into the group to embrace this program,” Mr Crock said. “We are also in the process of developing a carbon farming program where we can develop better on farm carbon sinks with a view to developing Gippsland Natural as a leading carbon neutral beef brand.” Mr Crock said South Gippsland was arguably the home of the best grass fed and grass finished cattle in Australia. “We are proud to play a role in this, and with the support of the Food Source Victoria program we look forward to taking our brand into export markets,” he said. “We are keen to broaden the number of farming families involved so if people are interested they can get in touch through our website, www.gippslandnatural.com.au”

Raising profile: celebrity chef Jess Pryles discusses quality meat with Paul Crock of Gippsland Natural during a recent visit to his Fish Creek farm. Photo: Lean Timms.

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Prices ease despite quality yarding THERE were approximately 1,600 export and 250 young cattle penned representing an increase of 960 head week on week. The usual buying group was present and operating along with a couple more orders in a cheaper market. Quality was good with a larger selection of prime cattle on offer. Trade cattle were mostly 15c/kg cheaper while the very best vealers were closer to firm. Grown steers and bullocks were back 15c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers eased 6c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers eased 9c while the crossbred portion fell 20c/kg. Heavy weight beef cows and fat Friesian cows eased 10c/kg while the lighter and leaner grades of dairy cows sold mostly firm. Heavy weight bulls eased 10c to 15c/kg. Vealers suited to butchers sold from 278c

to 322c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 269c and 280c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 240c and 275c/kg. Grown steers made from 260c to 272c/kg. Bullocks sold from 257c to 280c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish made between 238c and 264c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 218c and 242c with the crossbred portion between 230c and 263c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 170c to 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 206c to 244c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made between 223c and 278c/kg. The next sale draw - November 22 & 23: 1. SEJ, 2. Rodwells, 3. Elders, 4. Landmark, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Phelan & Henderson & Co.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, November 15 BULLOCKS 9 M. Baryczka, Airly 728.3kg 5 Craigendale Pty Ltd, Dudley South 751.0kg 8 P.R. & J.R. Carnegie, Jindivick 690.0kg 11 J.W. & R.M. Dixon, Phillip Island 733.6kg 18 Moo Ridge 624.4kg 10 T.J. & H.D. Robb, Leongatha 597.5kg

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L. & M. Overall, Waratah 365.0kg T. & M. Dwyer, Leongatha 380.0kg J. & M. Arestia, Krowera 385.0kg P. & B. Boag, Fish Creek 390.0kg G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 370.0kg P.P.C. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West 355.0kg

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Greenwald Past Co, Wonga Wonga 480.0kg Groves Estate P/L, Jam Jerrup 792.5kg G. & F. MacLennan, Woodside 745.0kg P. & B. Boag, Fish Creek 490.0kg Illeac Nominees P/L, Craigieburn 685.9kg B. Roberson, Yarragon 825.0kg

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GREENHAM OPENS LIVE WEIGHT SCALES

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Greenham Gippsland, 5th Generation 100% Australian owned beef processors have acquired the Moe Meatworks and established multiple live weight buying centres for your convenience. Bring your Boner cows and bulls of all weights for processing. We will weigh your cattle and give you a cheque on the spot. Fish Creek Scales 820 Falls Road, Fish Creek Wednesdays 9-12pm Lou Seuren: 03 5683 2369 or 0417 329 503

Greenham offers No fees, No Commission, No yard dues, No curfews and payment on the day.

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Farming Insight Jersey club showcases its best SOUTH Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club held its largest club activity for the year – the South Gippsland On Farm Challenge Competition – recently.

Nineteen exhibitors spread across South Gippsland entered 148 cows. Roger Heath from the Western Districts judged the event and members enjoyed a lovely dinner catered by Brent Sinclair at the Meeniyan football clubrooms on Wednesday, November 1. Champion cow and best vessel was won by Bushlea Tbone Belle 2 of Bushlea Farms, Leongatha South. Reserve champion cow was won by Glenbrae Tbone Carmel of Darien and Alex Mathews of Langdale Jerseys of Dumbalk, and that stud also won most successful exhibitor.

Results

Junior 2 born 1.7.15 to 31.12.15: 1st Billy Creek Smudge, Trent and Belinda Crawford, Yarram, 2nd Glenmaple FC Same Duchess, A., C., B. & K. Launder, Tarwin Lower. 3rd First Choice Va La Belle, Brett Kuhne, Leongatha South. Junior 2 born 1.1.15 to 30.6.15: 1st Langdale Vanahlem Sleeping Beauty 2, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk; 2nd Krishlaye Valentino Delora, Cohen Harrison, Nerrena; 3rd Wallacedale Celebs Marie 2, L. & M. Wallace, Poowong. 3 year old in milk: 1st Krishlaye Topeka Belle 2, Cohen Harrison, Nerrena; 2nd Glenbrae Valentinos Boronia, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk; 3rd Langdale Valentino Dawn, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk. Type and Production winner: Langdale Valentino Made, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk. 4 year old in milk: 1st Glenmaple Gala Ivy, A., C., B. & K. Launder, Tarwin Lower; 2nd Glenjuristan Honeater, Moscript Family, Leongatha South; 3rd Billy Creek Dora, Trent and Belinda Crawford, Yarram. Type and Production winner: Gelbeado park Region Belle 4280, P. & L. Mumford, Won Wron. 5 year old in milk: 1st Bushlea Tbone Belle 2, Bushlea Farms, Leongatha South; 2nd Glenbrae Tbone Carmel, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk; 3rd Bushlea Gal-

Top dairy: from left, Darien, Ivy and Alex Mathews of Langdale Jerseys, judge Roger Heath of Wanstead Jerseys and Wayne and Keith Kuhne of Bushlea Jerseys hold their winning trophies after succeeding in the South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club’s South Gippsland On Farm Challenge Competition. axies LoveLies, Bushlea Farms, Leongatha South. Type and Production winner: Bushlea Tbone Belle 2, Bushlea Farms, Leongatha South. 6 years and over in milk: 1st Wallacedale Almer Ranunculus, L. & M. Wallace, Poowong; 2nd Langdale Gannon Mudlark, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk; 3rd Glenjuristan Falcon, Moscript Family, Leongatha South. Type and Production: Gelbeado Park Virgil Ester 3475, P. & L. Mumford, Won Wron. Mother and Daughter or two daughters of the one cow: 1st L. & M. Wallace, Poowong; 2nd Cohen Harrison, Nerrena; 3rd Moscript Family, Leongatha South. Genetic Recovery Cow: 1st Glenmaple Gala Ivy, A., C., B. & K. Launder, Tarwin Lower; 2nd Glenjuristan Honeyeater, Moscript Family, Leongatha South; 3rd Langdale Gannon Mudlark, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk. Best pen of 5 animals bred by the exhibitor: 1st Langdale, D. & A. Mathews, Dumbalk; 2nd Bushlea

Steer trials popular THERE is growing public interest in how food gets from paddock to plate and this was evident at the Steer Trial Demonstration Day held at Lardner Park recently.

Lardner Park Steer Trial has been a regular fixture on the event calendar at Lardner Park since 1974. The trial provides local and regional farmers with insight on comparing how cattle are performing on their own farms compared to those at Lardner Park, under controlled conditions and against other breeds. Data collection assists farmers to improve the quality of their stock, growth response rates and ultimate financial return. Steer trial entrants came from Allambee, Fish Creek, Waratah Bay, Meeniyan and Mirboo North. While the weigh-in was occurring, David Skinner from Bask Aerospace peaked everyone’s interest with a presentation on their innovative drone system, SmartHangar and AeroDrone MR4 Mk3, giving a glimpse to the future of automation and a system that can be dropped at any location of a farm to undertake a wide variety of tasks. The system self-powers through solar, and automatically exchanges the drone battery for a powered one, whilst automatically charging up the used battery. No human intervention required. Proceeding another successful weigh-in that saw an average daily weight gain of 1.44kg, entrants, farmers, local producers and hospitality representatives, gathered in the exhibition centre to view and participate in a series of demonstration. Mark Inglis, farm assurance and supply chain manager for JBS Abattoirs, provided a detailed carcass presentation revealing how the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading index is calculated including measuring pH levels, marbling, meat and fat color, rib fat and eye muscle area, and ossification. He advised that in Gippsland, where it is green most of the year, older animals will have lower ossification and higher dentition, with ossification providing a more accurate measure of the eating quality outcome, or maturity of an animal. Specialist butchers and representatives from Radford Meats then provided an expert boning demonstration, and presented how trimming and slicing

Chop, chop: butcher Peter Smith gave a boning demonstration at the Steer Trial Demonstration Day at Lardner Park. is maximised to produce various cuts of meat. Guests were interested to learn that dependent on how the carcass is broken up, whether it is for a roast or stir fry, alters the amount of trim they are expecting, and from a measuring point of view, this is measured, all of it, every day, across 11,000 bodies per week. If you are keen to be involved in the program and be informed of the trial results, make sure you subscribe to the steer trial e-newsletter on the Lardner Park website.

Farms, K., P., W. & L. Kuhne, Leongatha South; 3rd Wallacedale, L. & M. Wallace, Poowong. New members are always welcome. Contact Tanya Privitera on 0408 649 259 if you are interested.

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OPERATIONS MANAGER Donmix & Evans Quarries are a family owned business that have been operating for over 50 years. The businesses include 5 concrete plants and a quarry, all located in the Bass Coast Shire. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Operations Manager to join our team in this growing business. Reporting to the General Manager the ideal candidate will have demonstrated management experience in the industrial sector and be capable of leading by example, with a view to increasing responsibility over time. You will have sound problem solving skills and ability to make informed decisions; a high level of literacy, numeracy, computer and organisational skills are a must. Applications close Friday December 1st 2017. A position description is available by request. Please send your resumé and cover letter to the General Manager PO Box 309, Wonthaggi Vic 3995 or email donmix@donmix.com.au

VACANCIES @ GSHS

Catering & Domestic Services Casual Positions Available (Job Ref: HD1101) Contact: Barney Matthews, Hospitality Manager. Ph: 5667 5518 or email barney.matthews@gshs.com.au Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting the job reference number, to jobs@gshs.com.au Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd December

Talented team: from left, Hair Bairs hairdressers Sharon Dennison, owner Sandra Fleming, Laura Pangrazzi and first year apprentice Tess Zuidema all have a passion for hairdressing

ACTIVITY LEADER Do you love the outdoors and working with children? We have a new position available for an energetic and positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude. Waratah Beach Camp is a 160 bed lodge situated meters from stunning Waratah Bay. We run over 45 different activities on and off site for school aged children from Prep to year 12. This unique position is physically challenging and requires excellent communication skills for the coordination of student’s daily activities such as: giant swing, ropes courses, rock pooling, bouldering wall etc. We have a very strong customer service focus on camp: Everyone is a VIP. Hours are: Mon-Fri, no split shifts, no nights, no weekends. Working with Children Check, and references are essential. $30 per hour + Super, full uniform provided and uniform cleaning allowance. Full training provided. This a casual position with the potential for full time employment for the right candidate. Email your resumé to: The Manager: Nick Traill nick@waratahbeachcamp.com.au Or phone: 5684 1435

Endless opportunities in hairdressing EVER wondered what it’s like to be a hairdresser? There is much more to hair dressing than simply cutting clients’ hair. Hairdressers cut, colour and style their clients’ hair, provide hair and scalp treatments, and perform reception and sales tasks in a salon setting. Most hairdressers begin their careers as apprentices in salons and progress from there. Owner of Hair Bairs in Leongatha Sandra Fleming has been in the industry for 38 years. “The creative side of hairdressing is really fabulous,” she

said. “I also love getting to meet so many different people; everyone in life has a different story to tell. “The best part is making people feel good when they walk out the door.” Hair Bairs employs fulltime and part time staff, including one apprentice, and the salon is about to hire another. “I’ve has this salon in Leongatha for 22 years and along the way I’ve had some of the most lovely staff, and at the moment I have a lovely team of girls and we all work really well together,” she said. “We’re very flexible with

Experienced

CHEF/COOK

WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY LTD

ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1)

Relief Side Loader Compactor Driver/General Yard Duties

Wanted for home care in Warragul / Leongatha area. Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Full Time (38 hours) experienced relief driver for Side Loading Compactors. Principal Responsibilities include: • Kerbside collection of waste streams using Side Loading Compactors (ﬁll in driver) • Loader Operator • Excavator Operator • Fork Lift Operator • Various Truck Driving Duties • Various Yard Duties • Flexible hours • Flexible all round duties • Some Weekend & Public Holiday work required To successfully secure this position you must have: • HR Licence (HC preferable) • HR Driving Experience. • Excavator, Front End Loader, Backhoe and Forklift licences for yard work. (EWP preferable). • Experience in the waste industry (desirable). • Effective time management skills and the ability to work alone and as part of a team. If you have the experience and the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resumé and cover letter to PO Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: adam.hill@wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Tuesday 28th November 2017 For further information and a copy of the position descriptions, please contact Customer Service on 03 5672 1933.

hours and I try to accommodate with working mums and make sure all of my employees have the perfect lifestyle and career balance. “We close between Christmas and New Years because family time is important.” Certificate Two in Hairdressing is an essential qualification. “Cert two gives you can insight as to what’s involved in hairdressing and it teaches you basic skills and what life is like in a salon,” she said. “All of the hairdressers here are also trained in makeup. “We do special four minute complementary makeovers for our clients.”

Required at Milly & Romeo’s Koonwarra Experience in baking & short order essential PERM P/T POSITION Call Maria 0417 743 281 EXPERIENCED MILKER required, 6-8 milkings a week, 5 mins from Leongatha. Ph: 0418-116539.

Truck & Dog/ Float Truck Operator Experienced operator required, minimum 5 years experience. HC Licence. Must be reliable and able to work unsupervised. Contact Dave 0438 056 987

PROGRAM LEADER • 12 Month Contract (Jan-Dec 2018) • Full Time, Monthly RDOs • Team based culture that values professionalism, respect and inclusiveness Prom Coast Centres for Children is seeking a full time, experienced qualiﬁed early childhood educator. If you have experience in planning and implementing a quality educational program that fosters children’s safety, builds positive relationships, supports inclusion and nurtures independence and creativity through exploring play-based learning, this might be for you! Our Program Leaders build positive, trusting, two way relationships with parents, act as positive role models and are active team members who convey respect and guidance to other educators. With a strong work ethic and motivation to collaborate and lead in a team environment, you can succeed in this role. This is your opportunity to build on your experience in a progressive early childhood service that strives to be an employer of choice and provide high quality centre based care for its children and their families. Call Prom Coast Centres for Children on 5683 9800 to inquire about the role and obtain a Position Description. Applications close: Monday 27 November 2017

SITUATIONS VACANT

Fleet, Purchasing & Stores Coordinator Full Time Ongoing South Gippsland Water is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported. Reporting to the Procurement Manager this critical role for the organisation is responsible for providing excellent service across the business, fostering stakeholder relationships and working with a range of suppliers to ensure that SGW provides the best services for the community. The role will be responsible for the supply and coordination of goods and services across South Gippsland Water. Based out of our stores warehouse in Leongatha you will also be responsible for the maintenance and replacement of our ﬂeet. This role suits a person that is good with people, structured, detailed and focussed on service and seeks a continuous improvement environment. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and for a full outline of the application process.

Trainers Required: * Certificate I in General Education for Adults * Certificate I in Transition Education Community College Gippsland (CCG) is seeking professional, enthusiastic trainers to provide quality education and training in Foundation Studies at our Leongatha Campus. These rewarding positions offer variety and the chance to work as part of a vibrant and energetic team. The successful applicants will have relevant industry experience and qualifications, including the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110).

Please contact Lee Hamilton on 03 5682 0471 for enquiries relating to employment at South Gippsland Water, or Mary-Lou Dixon on 0447 568 110 for speciﬁc information on this role.

Applications and resumes can be emailed to: jobs@ccg.asn.au and will close Friday 1st December. For a position description please visit the website or for further information contact Bridget Cornish on 5662 6700.

Applications close Monday 4th December 2017 at 9am

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Scots Pioneer Church 1230 Mardan Road, Mardan South

Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon November 26th at 2pm

2018 TRAINEESHIP

Antique & Collectable Fair DUMBALK HALL NOVEMBER 25 & 26 9am to 4pm

CertiďŹ cate III Outdoor Recreation

MARINE LICENCE COURSE

Commencing January 2018 Job description can be obtained by phoning Gabe Windsor on 5667 2200 Forward letter of application along with CV to: gwindsor@leonsec.vic.edu.au or Leongatha Secondary College Private Bag 1, Leongatha 3953 Applications close Tuesday December 5, 2017

Brother Valerio Svegliati from Italy, of Koinonia John the Baptist Community, will speak about international evangelization Event includes musical items and community singing All welcome and afternoon tea is served

Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

COWES Wednesday, December 6 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

for sale

MOWERS

wanted to buy We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, GreenďŹ eld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

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HEALING ROOMS THE HEALING ROOMS ARE RETURNING TO MEENIYAN

If you feel that God can use you to pray for healing in others, then join us at a TRAINING DAY in the Meeniyan Christian Fellowship Rooms on Saturday, November 25 For further details contact Harold Ball Phone 0491 139 044

Due to a resignation Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rating Strategy Steering Committee has an extraordinary vacancy. The Terms of Reference stipulate that such vacancies must be advertised. Anyone wishing to ďŹ ll the vacancy is encouraged to nominate by 5pm next Monday, 27 November. An information kit including the terms of reference and a nomination form are available: â&#x20AC;˘ On Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;˘ At Council ofďŹ ces, 9 Smith Street Leongatha â&#x20AC;˘ By contacting Faith Page on 5662 9200 â&#x20AC;˘ By emailing council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Previous nominees are encouraged to re-apply.

South Gippsland Water is conducting intensive cleaning and blockage removal works for sections of problematic sewers across the service region. The program will be completed over November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 2017 and will involve specialist trucks and equipment to access and clean sections of sewer in:

Inverloch Leongatha

Wonthaggi Foster

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175. ROTARY HOE MTD 5hp Briggs & Stratton motor, 60cm cut. Stihl FS 36 trimmer, Fisher & Paykel upright deep freezer, 166 lt. All items excellent condition. Ph: 0488-317128. SAVAGE Gannet 4.35m aluminium, 40hp Mercury power tilt/trim, floor, split windscreen, anchor well, rear step, GPS and depth sounder. Excellent condition, just serviced. Asking $8,900. Ph: 0438-354356. 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. TORO Zero turn lawn mower, 221/2hp, 212 hours, mulching deck, roll bar, EC, $5,700 ONO. New approx $9,800. Ph: 5664-1320.

livestock BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, flock registered, OB accredited. Well grown and bred. Can deliver. 0428-356376.

SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT WORKS

Korumburra

There should be NO DISRUPTION TO SEWER SERVICES as a result of this program. However for properties that have a sewer man-hole within the property boundary, access will be required. These landholders will receive separate direct communications. For any queries or concerns regarding this cleaning program, please contact the Service and Faults Team on 1800 851 636. Visit www.sgwater.com.au for the current schedule of townships and street areas affected.

wanted

FISHING PARTNER wanted. Must be able to help launch and retrieve boat and trailer. Call 0418-113214.

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, November 26, $21 each. Ph: 0438832535.

used vehicles FORD FOCUS LX, 2010, (XNX149) 79,000km, excellent condition, RWC, $8,250. Ph: 0407-403457.

ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601. DATSUN SKYLINE wanted, 1973-1985, 240K, C210, MR30, any condition. Pay cash. 0422-076298.

meetings GIPPSLAND REGION NETBALL

AGM Sunday November 26 7pm at the Leongatha RSL Inviting all parents, guardians, interested people and life members

thanks

LEONGATHA RSL THANKS Members of the community for supporting the Annual Poppy Appeal and for their attendance at the Community Service. FORSYTH - Isobel wishes to thank her family for the gettogether for her 90th birthday on November 11 and lunch on the 12th at Inverloch RACV Resort. Sincere thanks to all for a memorable weekend. Issie.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays garage sales

GARAGE SALE Saturday November 25 10am - 3pm

PAWS GALORE 74A Watt Street Wonthaggi

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garage sales

GARAGE SALE

Plants, fabric, bric-a-brac, antiques & collectables, clocks, table lamps, china, glass, and more

2 DAYS SATURDAY & SUNDAY November 25 & 26 8.30am to 4.30pm

37 Miller Street DUMBALK Phone 5664 4261

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marriage celebrant

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deaths

COOK - Shirley May. 08.05.1932 - 19.11.2017 85 years Loved wife of John (dec). Loving mother of Peter (dec), Ross, Wayne and Susan. Cherished mother-inlaw of Lorraine, Sue and Bruce. Adored Nanny of Rowan, Ashlee, Dylan, Jordie, Thomas, Laura and Eden and Tex.

COOK - Shirley May. 8.5.1932 - 19.11.2017 Dearly loved sister of Rene and David. Loved Aunty Shirley of Gary, Ailsa, Patrick and David, and Shane and Jen. Rest in peace dear Shirley. COOK - Shirley. We would like to express our sincere condolences to Wayne, Sue and families on the loss of Shirley. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. From the MDUFNC Committee and members. COOK - Shirley. Though not related by blood you and John were our second family, always treating us, our children and grandchildren as your own. We will cherish the memories of 50 plus years of fun times with The Cooks. Our sincere sympathy to Ross and Lorraine, Wayne and Susan, Susan and Bruce and families. Love Ally and Bird; Lauren and Scott; Matt and Kim; Georgie, Willow and Harper. Sleep peacefully Aunty Shirl. xxx FISHER (nee Challen) Elizabeth (Toppy). 28.02.1933 - 19.11.2017 Passed away peacefully at Prom Country Aged Care Foster. Adored wife of Albert for 63 wonderful years. Formerly of Childers, Stony Creek, Meeniyan and Foster. Daughter of Leslie and Patty Challen (both dec). Sister to Bob and Titch. Best Mum to Brian, Alan, Wendy, Lyn and Jo. Friend to Cummo, Olly and Margie. Warm and caring nana and Old Nana to Morgan, Di, Hamish, Harrison and Wesley. Tegan, Bryan and Heidi. Jayke, Bec, Cooper, Max and Harry. Janelle and Danny. Jayden (dec). Shanae and Cal. Michaela. Geoff (dec), Kiara and Laura. Nicole, Caine, Clancee and Tommy. Emma, Steve, Tessa, Sophie and Jack. Kate, and Taylor.

HORNER Alan Alexander. Passed away peacefully at Dalkeith Hostel, Traralgon on November 17, 2017 aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Mary (dec). Loving father of Andrew and Sabrina. Dear granddad of Alex, Michael, James, Jacob and Jessica. Fondly remembered.

Loved mother of Ross and mother-in-law of Lorraine. Much loved Nanny of Thomas and Laura. We will miss our trips to Inverloch to spend time with you. But most importantly we will miss your support and encouragement. Now at peace with Granddad. Nanny, Shirl, Mum - we will always love and miss you. To my beautiful mum, loving mother-in-law and adored nan. How sad it was to say goodbye, you have taught, loved, guided and supported us all. You will be so sadly missed. Finally resting peacefully up with your beloved Captain. Wayne, Sue, Ashlee and Chris, Jordie, Eden and Sam, and Scout. Loving mother of Susan, cherished mother-in-law of Bruce and adored Nanny of Rowan and Megan, Dylan and Shari and Tex. The angels came and took this beautiful woman, our mum, nanny or as she was preferred Shirl. This one in a million was loving, kind, feisty, caring, supportive, a footy lover, strong, loyal, encouraging, religious, a dynamo, friendly, compassionate, sporty, a rose lover, honest, spirited and true to her word. She lived for her family, friends and especially her beautiful grandchildren. She will now be in the arms of her beloved Captain and home again, give him a big kiss from me Mum, together forever. Your loving daughter.

“Keep dancing” Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

births THOMAS (Milner) - Nicole and Guy welcome with love Uma Lily, November 16, 2017, 8lb 8oz at Sandringham Hospital. A little sister for Patrick and Lucy.

in memoriam BOWMAN - Jason. 21.7.63 - 22.11.16 In my dreams you come to me with our songs. Then I wake and reality breaks my heart. I love you Jay. Fringie (Mum).

deaths

funerals COOK - A Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul for Mrs Shirley May Cook will be offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, Scarborough Street, Inverloch on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 commencing at 12 midday. A private family service for burial will precede the above service.

HORNER - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Alan Alexander Horner will be held at our Leongatha Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street on Monday, November 27, 2017 commencing at 11am. Private cremation.

What a night: Elvis impersonator Andrew Portelli (centre) thrilled at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve on Saturday night and was admired by fans, from left, Rachael Allamby, Alex Roncari, Heather Beavis, Dean Goad, Julie Canterwell, Barbara Dwyer, Lucy Macri (obscured), Sharon Goad and Dylan Dobbs. Photo by Detlev Reuff.

Elvis thrills fans ELVIS is alive and well. Well, at least in the form of Elvis impersonator Andrew Portelli, who performed in Korumburra on Saturday night to raise funds for the Friends of Coal Creek.

Portelli performed hits from GI Blues (1960) through to Suspicious Mind (1969) and The Wonder of You (1970) at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve. The friends are raising funds to repair the Lands Office at

Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at the Korumburra park. The friends raised about $1000 from the fun night, with everybody enjoying the evening and the dance floor was full.

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Commemorating: Inverloch Scouts and Cubs from the newly reformed Cub Scout troop, and their leaders, attended the Inverloch Remembrance Day service and laid a wreath. Photo credit: Reg Varty.

Inverloch commemorates Remembrance Day THE weather en- verloch War Mecouraged 250 peo- morial on Novemple from Inverloch ber 11. Inverloch RSL Suband surrounding areas to attend the Branch president Trevor welcomed everyone Remembrance Day Scott and called on service club service at the In- and individuals to lay wreaths. Many wreaths were made by people using flowers from their own

garden. RSL member Richard Huntriss spoke about the Battle of Polygon Wood, which is commemorating its 100th anniversary. Richard explained that, while this battle was hailed as an allied success, the cost in human terms was horrific. The casualties were 5770 Australians, 15,375

British and an estimated 17,500 German. By comparison, Inverloch’s current population is 5437. Chaplain Andy Postlewhite from the Wonthaggi Salvation Army said a prayer and Simone van Gaalen, also from the Salvation Army, led the singing of the National Anthem.

Learn about aged care 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

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will host an aged care forum on December 1.

The Council on the Ageing Victoria will present Understanding the Aged Care System this fortnight. People are welcome to attend the free information session and learn more about the recent changes to aged care in Australia. Recent reforms of aged care have resulted in significant changes to how services are accessed and delivered. Representatives will be available to answer questions about supports and resources available. Council’s intake and assessment team leader Sara Cox encouraged older residents and carers to attend. “My Aged Care is the entry point to

access aged care services and information about the different types of aged care services available, eligibility, referrals to service providers and your cost contributions,” she said. “Come along to the information session learn more about how you can access these services. “It’s never too early to talk about getting some extra help. Knowing what services are available before you need them will help you be prepared to make decisions about your future.” The information session will be held on December 1 at Leongatha RSL from 10.30am to 1pm. A light lunch will be provided. To attend please book in your place by contacting council’s Regional Assessment Service on 5662 9370.

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ASIC fines MG $650,000 MURRAY Goulburn has been hit with a civil penalty of $650,000 as a result of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation to the company’s actions last April. ASIC will apply to the Federal Court seeking a declaration of one contravention by MG Responsible Entity Ltd (MGRE) of the continuous disclosure provisions of the Corporations Act for the

period March 22 to April 26, 2016 and the civil penalty. Under the settlement, MGRE will agree to the civil contravention and the proposed penalty. It was not alleged by ASIC that Murray Goulburn deliberately contravened its continuous disclosure obligations. Murray Goulburn chairman John Spark welcomed the conclusion of ASIC’s investigation. “Murray Goulburn takes its disclosure obligations very

seriously and has cooperated fully with ASIC during its investigation of these matters,” he said. “We consider this settlement is in the best interests of Murray Goulburn as we continue to focus on our objective of supporting our farmer suppliers, including through the proposed Saputo sale process.” The settlement is subject to Federal Court approval and is expected to come before the court shortly.

Step forward for pavilion upgrade UPGRADES to the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve pavilion is expected to benefit many community groups.

The renewal project will bring the rooms at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve grandstand up to standard, which will likely generate greater use from

Double trouble FOSTER and Leongatha police arrested a man and woman after finding them trafficking and in possession of methyl amphetamine, heroin and cannabis.

Just before midnight on Thursday, police arrested the two offenders from Leongatha after intercepting a vehicle in Leongatha. The 34 year old woman and 31 year old man will front Korumburra Magistrates’ Court for various charges including possession and trafficking of drugs.

the community. Bass Coast Shire Council accepted the tender from TS Constructions for works to extend and renew the pavilion’s facilities. Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the renewal works will benefit the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club and the wider community. Other community groups that use the facility include Leongatha Cricket Association, the Bass Coast Show Society, the Police Association, and anyone who requests to hire the rooms. The Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve also played host to the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition grand final, and the facilities were used by several football and netball clubs. Wonthaggi Power is not in this league. “This has been an extensive project. I’d like to congratulate (coordinator recreation and culture) Mark Lindsay for the work he has done on this project. It’s a renewal project to bring a tired building up to be in line with the facilities that accommodate everyone, so it will be greatly appreciated,” he said. Cr Bruce Kent said he had used the facilities before and agreed upgrades were necessary.

Locals up for state theatre awards PITTED against the best amateur theatre productions in the state, local thespians have been nominated for the 2017 Music Theatre Guild of Victoria 31st Bruce Awards.

The winners will be announced at a gala presentation night on Saturday, December 9 in Bendigo. Locals to receive nominations include” • choreography (Marie Cumisky Award): Rose Wray-McCann, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; • female performer in a leading role (Doreen Burrows Award): Bron Kalos, Velma Kelly, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; Will Hanley, Billy

Flynn, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; and Jay Nelson, Amos Hart, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; • Dancer’s Award (Tony McShanagh Award): Bron Kalos, Velma Kelly, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; Will Hanley, Billy Flynn, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; and Rose Wray-McCann, June, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; • design Award (Peter Blizzard-Allen Award): Colin Mitchell and Nick Jeremiah, Projection Design and Images, Hairspray, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; and Janet Legg, Hair Design, Chicago, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; There were 51 open section productions in 2017.

Kilcunda shop rejected A NEW retail premises for Kilcunda was knocked back at Wednesday’s Bass Coast Shire Council meeting. Council deferred its decision about the development at its September meeting in hopes the applicant would work with council to address the community’s concerns. However, council was met with the same application at Wednesday’s meeting and decided to put the issue to rest. “We put out a request to the applicant, but they were not forthcoming,” Cr Stephen Fullarton said. “I am concerned about the

height and I believe the requirements were not met.” The proposal was for a two storey building that exceeded the seven metre height trigger. Cr Clare Le Serve said the applicant had attempted to make contact through the Community Connection Sessions, but did not understand the process and was not able to speak. Other community concerns included limited parking options, drainage issues and that the building would detract from Kilcunda’s coastal character. Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari stood in favour of the development, believing more retail opportunities in Kilcunda would boost the economy. “Everyone knows the park-

ing is an issue and I believe VicRoads is working on it (through its Anderson to Leongatha plan). The applicant is not to blame,” he said. “There have been concerns that it won’t match the streetscape, and I am struggling with that. It has a similar facade to the other businesses. Kilcunda needs more commercial buildings and I think this should go ahead.” Cr Julian Brown said although the design had similar features to the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel and general store, it was not close enough. “I look at the design and – to my mind –it doesn’t fit the streetscape,” he said. A notice of refusal was issued by council.

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Gippsland Gypsies on the move BOXERS from Corner Inlet (Leongatha), Wonthaggi, East Coast (Bairnsdale) and Urban Boxing (Pakenham) have been busy travelling Australia competing, training and promoting boxing in the last months.

Team spirit: boxing coaches Scott Bindloss (Corner Inlet), Scott Williamson (Wonthaggi), Nathan Skeen (Urban) and Paul Carroll (East Coast) travelled around Australia to give Gippsland boxers Charles Joma, Jarvis Bindloss, Lachlan Lewis, Jaxon Lewis, Caeleb Garlick, Lachlan Byne, Jordan Seabourne, Nathan Allan and Ridge Peters further opportunity to enhance their skills recently.

Under the name Gippsland Gypsies, the boxing clubs have banded together to help develop the boxers. On September 23, the group set out on an adventurous journey travelling from east to west over a 12 day period during the school holidays. On the first day, they left Leongatha and travelled to Bendigo’s Hit Factory where they had a sparring session with the northern regional gyms. On September 24, they arrived at Loxton, home of Riverland Boxing, where Phil Goodes ran a training day with

clubs from regional South Australia. They headed across South Australia to Whyalla on September 25, and had a training session with clubs from the north west region of South Australia. On September 26, the boxers and coaches ran a boxing session at the Ceduna Youth Hub, which is an Indigenous community group that works with 12 to 25 year old Indigenous people from the area. It was a great opportunity for the boxers to demonstrate the benefits of the sport as they learnt new leadership skills coaching Indigenous boxers. They thanked Sting Sports for donating boxing gear to hand out to the group. On September 27, they camped at Cactus Beach and trained there. The group then made a large trip across the Nullarbor to Kalgoorlie Police and Community

Youth Centre, which hosted the team for a boxing session. On September 29, they arrived in Perth to rest up for competition on the next night. They won seven out of 10 matches. They then headed home with three of the boxers continuing on to Goulburn, New South Wales, to compete. Last weekend, seven Gippsland boxers travelled to Canberra to compete with boxers coming from Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, and ACT, with all of them staying at the Australian Institute of Sport doing a Development Training with national coach Don Abnett. Corner Inlet coach Scott Bindloss is the planner of these trips with great support from Wonthaggi coach Scott Williamson, Urban coach Nathan Skeen and East Coast coach Paul Carroll

Alberton look forward to 2019 shake up THE Alberton Football Netball League is hoping to see major changes in 2019.

Leadership: Gippsland boxers trained with young people from Ceduna Youth Hub in South Australia recently.

The AFL Commission was once again faced with Alberton’s plight at a meeting with the league last Wednesday night, and announced a review may be on the cards for the 2019 season. This review may result in more teams entered in the league. For now, the Alberton league is looking towards 2018. Once again, it will have a seven team fixture with all clubs returning for another season. DWWWW Football Netball Club faced challenges in 2017, leaving the league wondering whether the club would fold. However, Alberton Football Netball League director of football

operations Neil Park said the Allies now have a whole new committee, which will be working towards making the club more viable this season. Stony Creek Football Netball Club made some noise to be moved into the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League, but Mr Park confirmed the club would also be in Alberton for another year. “Seven teams suffice, but only just. Some sides competed very well this season, and others struggled and didn’t have enough juniors,” Mr Park said. “We want every team to be able to fill their Seniors, Reserves, Thirds, and hopefully their Fourths. For now it’s all systems go, but we are looking forward to some changes in 2019.”

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Great effort: Pam Lawson, Marg Griffin and Jan Fraser were the Winners: Joyce Arnold, Cynthia Hensley and Neil Everitt claiming Second place: the Turkey Triples runners up at Inverloch were Mal Marshall, Rob Howard and Reg Varty. runners up on Thursday Monthly Triples. first prize in Thursday’s Monthly Triples.

Inverloch

Best third game was won by N. Van Grunsven, J. Arnold and B. Corrigan with 18 shots up. Best fourth game with 14 shots up went to J. Batty, B. Carter and R. Aylen. The Gippsland Building Approvals Invitation Pairs was held yesterday with all rinks full. Teams came from Mitcham, Healesville, Yarram, Karingal, Belvedere, Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Blackburn, Phillip Island, Traralgon, Traralgon RSL, Yallourn, Pakenham, Morwell, Caulfield Park and of course a good representation from Inverloch. The day was well organised by Mick Coram and ably assisted by Ross Gabb. Winners on the day were the

LAST Wednesday, November15, Inverloch hosted the Men’s Turkey Triples event sponsored by local estate agents, Stockdale and Leggo. Eighty four bowlers filled 14 rinks to play 2x12-end and 2x10-end games. Winners with 69 points were the Leongatha team of R. McGannon, A. Easterbrook and L. Lancaster. Runners up were the Inverloch team of Mal Marshall, Rob Howard and Reg Varty. Best first game winners were J. Sutcliffe, A. Moule and F. Martin, with 20 shots up. Best second game went to F. Seaton, W. Parks and R. Lawson with 19 shots up.

team of Frank Seaton and Mick Coram (Inverloch) with three wins plus 25. Runners up were Shane O’Loughlin (Korumburra) and John Thornton (Inverloch) with three wins plus 23. Third place getters were the team of D. O’Keefe and B. Penny (Morwell) with three wins plus 21. Coming in fourth were M Hannaford and C Hannaford with two wins plus 25 Best game winners went to R. Smith and J. Miller for the first game. Second game was taken out by Ron Burge and Chas Bucilli. Third game winners were D. Hanlon and Daryl Major Gippsland Building Approvals

Ross Gabb, together with club president Ron Burge presented the winner prizes. Thanks go to Gippsland Building Approvals for their generous sponsorship of the day. With perfect weather all players enjoyed the competition and a more than jovial atmosphere ensued after the games. The club looks forward to seeing everybody back again next year. Monthly Triples were held on Thursday, November 16, with 12 teams taking to the greens. The sponsor of the day was Metricon Homes. There were three games of 12 ends played. The Best Overall game was won by Robyn Wollstencroft, Pam Sutc-

Top team: winner of Inverloch’s Monthly Turkey Triples was the Close: runner up in the Inverloch Invitation was the team of Shane team from Leongatha, Alan Easterbrook, Ray McGannon and Lance O’Laughlin and John Thornton with Ross Gabb, sponsor of the event. Lancaster.

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

NOVEMBER Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

22 WED

23 THUR

24 FRI

25 SAT

26 SUN

27 MON

28 TUE

0330 0907 1511 2112

1.66 0.58 1.41 0.25

0401 0944 1546 2146

1.66 0.57 1.41 0.27

0433 1018 1623 2220

1.64 0.56 1.39 0.30

0506 1054 1700 2253

1.61 0.56 1.37 0.34

0541 1129 1739 2324

1.57 0.57 1.33 0.39

0618 1203 1820 2358

1.52 0.58 1.29 0.45

0658 1240 1909

1.46 0.58 1.25

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Leongatha TUESDAY pennant on November 14 saw Division 1 ladies travel to Wonthaggi but unable to come away with an overall win, losing to Wonthaggi 56 to 76 shots. J. Miller’s team lost 22 to 24 shots, R. James’ team lost 17 to 24 shots and Liz Beale’s team lost 17 to 28 shots. Division 3 was home to Inverloch and also lost overall, 55 to 76 shots, and S. Crouch’s team won 28 to 20 shots. Round five on November 28 sees Division 1 away to Phillip Island and Division 3 at home to Fish Creek. Wednesday, November 15 social bowls winners were B. Fisher and E. Coulter with two wins plus 11. Saturday, November 18 social bowls winners were R. Trotman and Dot Jarvis with three wins plus 33 and runners-up were V. Serafino and F. Sauvarin with two wins plus eight. There was no Saturday pennant on November 18. Reminders: The ‘Travelling Jack’ will be at the club on Saturday, November 25 at 9am with the Leongatha club’s previous orders. Also congratulations to Jenny, Susie and Liz on winning the SGBD ladies triples championships. Wednesday, November 22 will see the club’s monthly triples in action with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

liffe and Joy Brown. Coming in third with 36 shots up were Carol Thorn, Veronica Muir and Gail Burge. Runners up were the team of Pam Lawson, Jan Fraser and Marg Griffin on 38 shots up. Congratulations to the winners with a whopping 44 shots up, Neil Everitt, Cynthia Hensley and Joyce Arnold. Raffle winners were Gail Applin, Judy Parker, Jan Fraser, Marg Griffin and Pat Stoneham. The normal Thursday Social Bowls returns on November 23. Names are to be in by 11.30am for a 12.30pm start. Mark your diaries for the following Thursday, November 30, starting at 11am for a News and

Champs: Ross Gabb of Gippsland Building Approvals sponsored the Inverloch Invitation Pairs, which was won by Frank Seaton and Mick Coram.

Buffalo indoor

Fish Creek

ON a humid night 12 bowlers were at Buffalo to play two games of 10 ends. Four teams of three were selected and bowling began. In the first game a drawn game resulted between Toni Heldens, Glenys Pilkington and Joyce Occhipinti, and Charlie Tumino, Carolyn Benson and Allan Odgers 8-8. On mat two another close result with Joe Occhipinti, Danah Suckling and Bill Wolswinkel having a narrow win over Lee Armstrong, Stephen Suckling and Mary Tumino 9-7. The second game saw Lee’s team score on seven of the 10 ends to easily beat Charlie’s team 12-4. Toni’s team recorded its first win beating Joe 12-6. The night’s winners were Toni, Glenys and Joyce (DW) nine ends, next Lee, Stephen and Mary (LW) 12 ends, third Joe, Danah and Bill (WL) nine ends, and fourth Charlie, Carolyn and Allan (DL) 10 ends. Before supper when the bowling finished John Timmins (hall president) joined us as a photo of the late Ian Benson was placed in the hall as a tribute recognising his work for the bowling club and his enjoyment of the game. John also presented Carolyn with a bunch of flowers. Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

MIDWEEK Pennant players lost their game to Korumburra and will be playing Leongatha at Leongatha this week; own arrangements. Saturday Pennant was not played last week due to the Bowls Victoria ruling of no other bowling activity on the Victoria Open game day. Teams for this Saturday (November 28) Pennant teams are: Division 1: T. McLean (S), R. McKenzie, R. Grylls (TM), and A. Kerr. R. Mortlock (S), R. Knight, Milton Heywood, and C. McGannon. D. Christie (S), N. McKenzie, R. Poletti, and Brian O Keefe. Venue: Wonthaggi and the bus leaves the clubrooms at 11.15am. Division 5: Mal Heywood (S), J. Linderman, M. Angwin, and B. Symmons. R. Barham (S/TM), P. Dean, B. Worsterling, and A. Masson. K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, N. Buckland, and J. Laurence. Emergencies: P. Poletti, and G. Hoskin. Venue: Mirboo North; meet at club rooms at 11.30am. Good luck to both teams. Normal Monthly Triples is happening at Fish Creek this Thursday, November 23. If you are not already playing, contact Ferby on 5683 2284. The normal casserole evening has been shifted from the December 1 to December 15 and will be the Christmas break up function.

Wednesday, November 15

Views session. A basic first aid course will be conducted on Thursday, November 23, starting at 6pm. It will concentrate on situations that may occur on a bowling green. There are still room for more interested members. No need to book, just show up at the clubrooms. There is no cost to participants. Members’ night is on Friday. The jackpot would make a great pre Christmas gift to a lucky member; must be there to win. Josie from Travelling Jack will be at the club on Thursday, November 30, from 10am to 1pm for your bowling requirements.

In house catering will be undertaken by the club ladies. That’s all folks.

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY midweek bowls was played at Tarwin Lower with 22 players. Winners: Bet Cowan, Wilma Coleman, Ray Dickie and Jan Coates. Runners up: Jill Demo, Phil Wright and Reg Excell. Best One Game winner: Elaine Fitt, Sue Wright, Peter Sproule Carroll and Charlie Wright. A great day was had by all. Thank you to Wilma Coleman for her lovely homemade scones and butter cakes. Next week, midweek bowls is at Lang Lang. Hope to see you all there for a great day of bowling and good company.

South Gippsland Bowls Division MIDWEEK pennant results Round four: November 14. Division 1: Corinella 16/96 (54 shots) defeated Phillip Island -/42; Foster.14/75 (11 shots) defeated San Remo 2/64; Wonthaggi 16/76 (20 shots) defeated Leongatha -/56; Inverloch 16/94 (40 shots) defeated Port Welshpool -/54.

Ladder

Leongatha ........................ 48+70 Wonthaggi ........................ 48+50 Phillip Island.................... 44+32 Inverloch .......................... 33+11 Corinella.............................32-16

San Remo .............................29-2 Foster..................................18-27 Port Welshpool .................. 4-118

Division 2: San Remo 12/71 (5 shots) defeated Korumburra 4/66; Tarwin Lower, 16/91 (55 shots) defeated Wonthaggi.-/36; Lang Lang 14/71 (7 shots) defeated Toora 2/64; Mirboo North 16/80 (26 shots) defeated Meeniyan -/54.

Ladder

Korumburra .................. 48+102 Mirboo Nth ...................... 44+33 San Remo ......................... 42+49 Tarwin Lower .................. 34+49 Wonthaggi ..........................26-97 Lang Lang ..........................22-49 Toora ..................................21-34 Meeniyan............................19-53

Division 3: Phillip Island 14/95 (48 shots) defeated Loch 2/47; Korumburra 13/75 (19 shots) defeated Fish Creek 3/56; Inverloch (1) 14/76 (21shots) defeated Leongatha 2/55; Inverloch (2) had the bye.(16/-)

Ladder

Inverloch (1) .................... 58+66 Phillip Island.................. 48+104 Inverloch (2) ......................44 -5 Fish Creek .........................37-23 Korumburra ......................... 31+3 Loch ...................................20-89 Leongatha...........................18-56

Division 4: Phillip Island (White) 14/44 (4 shots) defeated Foster -/40; Phillip Island (Blue) 12/51 (9 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower 2/42; Wonthaggi 12/50 (7 shots) defeated Inverloch 2/43.

Ladder

Phillip Island (W ............. 55+45 Tarwin Lower .................. 42+62 Phillip Island (B.................32-1 Wonthaggi .........................15-42 Foster.................................14/-24 Inverloch ...........................10-40

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Croquet members compete LEONGATHA Croquet Club hosted their biggest annual association tournament of the year last week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Clubs from across the region and further travelled to Leongatha for the big three day competition. The standard of play was exceptional with the Top bowlers: winners S. Symmons, L. Beale and J. Miller with runners up M. weather conditions just right during each match. Forrest, N. McKenzie and J. Parks. “The competition was great and it was really quite Winners: the top competitors on the final day of competition were Pauline well supported,” Leongatha THE event started with sectional on the morning of Thursday, November 16, Croquet Club secretary Na- Leditschke (runner-up Section 4), Lewis Mercer (runner-up Section 1), Simon Watkins (winner Section 1) and Garry Shandley (winner Section 4). play at Leongatha on Friday, No- went to the composite team of Marilyn Forrest nette Meredith said.

Bowlers compete in State Triples

(San Remo), Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek) and Janis Parks (Inverloch), who won this event last season, over the Inverloch ladies. The afternoon final saw the other composite team of Jenny Miller (Loch and District) with Liz Beale and Susie Symmons (Leongatha) prevail over Marilyn, Nics and Janis with the event concluded before the rain began. Many thanks to the umpires and workers and to the Leongatha Club for hosting this event.

Right, Great competition: from left, section three winner Joy Davis from Traralgon, referee Ron Davis from Traralgon, section Sectional winners were the team of L. three runner up Wilma Freeman Beale, S. Symmons and J. Todd (subbing for from Sale, section two winner J. Miller); M. Forrest, N. McKenzie and J. Parks and the Inverloch team of L. Dowson, C. Margaret Frazer from TraralHughes and M. Flett. gon, section two runner up Tom The semi final, played again at Leongatha Kudelka from Melbourne Cricket Croquet, referee Thelma Arnup from Leongatha and Leongatha Croquet Club president Judy O’Sullivan at the Leongatha CroPlease check the club RESULTS for last 61.11 per cent was the talented pair of Kaye Doug- website for further details. quet Club annual tournament on week: Tuesday. las and John Sutton.

vember 3, with three sections each of three teams playing some great bowls.

South Gippsland Bridge Club

Congress was held on Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12, the Leongatha Dakers Centre. The club held a most successful Congress with 50 pairs on the Saturday and 40 four player teams on the Sunday. Players came from Lakes Entrance, across Gippsland and from Melbourne. A great time was had by all and members enjoyed a high standard of play. The club will farewell its very successful team representing eastern region in the grand national open tournament in Tweed Heads this week. The club wishes Jack Kuiper, Dina Drury, Richard Moss, Clive Hope and Susan Ruffin every success. This is a great achievement for themselves, their club and the ERBA District. Local results: Friday, November 17, at Inverloch – pairs’ event.

North/South

First with a very high standard of play were Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper with a great 63.43 per cent. The club welcomed Anne and Bruce Gibson back from Queensland and just to remind everyone how talented they are at bridge, they achieved second with a very solid 58.59 per cent. Third with 54.95 per cent were the ever consistent Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro, and fourth with a steady 54.69 per cent were Anne Williams and John Farr.

East/West

First with a splendid

Second was the very skilled team of Maureen Stiles and Viv Westaway with 56.94 per cent. Third with a super close 55.79 per cent was the always challenging pair of Bron Sund and Clive Hope. Fourth with a solid 51.62 per cent were Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson. Tuesday, November 14, at Tarwin Lower – pairs’ event This was a national event played all over Australia during this week. First with the brilliant score of 76.30 per cent, miles ahead, were Dina Drury and Richard Moss. Second with a very fine 66.30 per cent was the highly talented pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnston, and third with a sound 50.00 per cent were Viv Westaway and Philip Chapman. Monday, November 13, at Meeniyan – pairs’ event First with a splendid 61.46 per cent were June Metcalf and Colin Cameron. Second with a very skilled 55.21 per cent were Ineke DeGraff and Viv Westaway, and third with a very sound 52.08 were Susan Ruffin and Kathryn Smith. Viv Westaway has been showing her talent this week. She has played three times to achieve top three finishes on each occasion. The summer championships was held at Meeniyan yesterday (Monday, November 20) and is on again on November 27, starting at 7pm. Visitors are always welcome and partners can be found if guests wish to play.

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Tough tussle for premiership THERE are a number of Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association registered players who travel to Leongatha to play in the Leongatha A Grade competition, with top junior Jack Duff being one of them.

On Tuesday night last week, in the grand final fought out between Triple Trouble and Wackos, it was Jack who first reversed a result from the second semi final when he defeated Trish Denier in what was the highlight match of the evening. In the opening game, Jack was on top and looking very confident, going for his shots and nailing some fantastic winners, taking the game 11/7. In the second game he raced away to a 5/1 lead and was well on top, but Trish is a fighter and she dug deep, using all her experience in tight situations to fight back point by point to take the game 12/10. The third game became a cat and mouse affair with both players playing defensively, keeping the ball in play away from their opponents attacking side, a real slugfest which Trish won 12/10 to take a 2/1 lead. There was a bit of a break in which Wackos captain Michael Grist whispered a few tips to Jack and the fourth game was vastly different to the third, with Jack attacking virtually anything, putting Trish on the back foot. The speed of his attacking shots meant that if the first didn’t get through Trish’s defence then the second did and Jack took the game 11/5 to level at 2 all. The fifth game followed this same pattern, a serve that took the edge didn’t help Trish at all and Jack took the game 11/6 to win the rubber that made the difference

A Grade premiers: Michael Grist, Jack Duff and Fred Runners up: John McCarthy, Trish Denier and Allan Debondt claimed top honours following the Leongatha Robic came in second in the Leongatha Table Tennis AsTable Tennis Association grand final. sociation grand final.

A Reserve premiers: Isy Derrick and Jeff Savione se- Second place: Leanne Costello and James Rowley comcured the premiership win in the Leongatha Table Tennis bined to compete well in the Leongatha Table Tennis AsAssociation grand final. sociation grand final. between a win and a loss. Allan Robic continued his winning ways by winning his three rubbers and partnering with Trish to win the first doubles against Michael and Jack in four games, to keep Triple Trouble in it. In the decisive second doubles where he partnered with John McCarthy, who was filling in for regular team member Kathy Campbell, who had been unable to play in the final series, they were overpowered by the Michael Grist Fred Debondt combination who won in three tight games 12/10, 12/10, 11/7. This gave Wackos a lead of 5/3 and Jack finished the

match when he played John McCarthy, winning 11/9, 11/6 and 11/8 to claim the premiership trophy for his team. The A Reserve Grade grand final was played on Wednesday evening between OGOM, who demolished the Pies last week, and TT who had knocked out the ACE team. The opening rubber between Isy Derrick and TT’s James Rowley was won comfortably by James. OGOM’s Jeff Saviane levelled the match when he defeated Leanne Costello. In the doubles James and Leanne fought hard to take the third game 15/13 to keep

their hopes alive after losing the first two games, but Jeff and Isy were too consistent, with Isy just putting the ball back on the table and Jeff providing the wacking power to hit the winners. This win put OGOM in the box seat and in the next singles Jeff defeated James in three straight games to take the trophy While there will not be any more play of an evening until next year, the KeenAgers Social Group continue playing each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9am to 12pm right up to Thursday, December 21. Any players or friends

wanting to come along to have a hit will be welcome as will any new players who would like to take up the sport, contact Ian on 5662 5578.

LTTA A Reserve Grade Ladder 2017 Rnd 6 30.08.17 Team Rubbers Games Pts OGOM 19 ........63.. 10 ACE 16 ........50.... 8 Team 4 15 ........48.... 6 Special K’s 14 ........52.... 6 The Pies 13 ........48.... 6 TT 11 ........37.... 6 Table Wings 11 ........46.... 2 The Dons 11 ........40.... 2 Old Timers 10 ........42.... 2

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Well done: winners of the PM Thursday 4BBB Stableford were Bailey Rowe and Theo Vassoliadis.

Mixed event: the winners of the Two Person Ambrose events held on Sunday were Andrea Thorson and Michael Thomas (A Grade Scratch winners), Colin and Karen Bear (B Grade scratch winners), Ian Murchie and Anna de Bondt (A Grade Hcp.), and Janine and John Williams (runner up A Grade). Absent: Trevor and Jill Steer (B Grade winners). Right, Stars: winners of Thursday’s AM 4BBB event as part of The Leongatha Golf Club’s Tournament this week were, back from left, Peter Brownlie, Denis Thom, Toni West, Jan Brownlie, Team effort: winners of the men’s Ambrose event on Fri- Melinda Martin, front from day were Michael McGrath, Matt Stockdale, Jon Tetau and left, Noreen Williams and Mathew Cooper (absent). Marion Chalmers (winners) and Jocelyn Howson.

Achievement: the winners of the Mixed Ambrose event on Friday were Norm Hughes, Wendy-Anne Parker and Craig Hams. Absent: Michael Thomas. Happy winners: the winners of the Women’s Ambrose event on Friday were Sue Woods, Loris Clark, Colleen Touzel and Toni West.

Right, Congratulations: the winner of Saturday’s A Grade Stableford event was Trevor Rickard.

Leongatha THIS week was a big and very successful week for Leongatha Golf Club with the staging of the club’s annual tournament. Many golfers, including many visitors, enjoyed the lush fairways and true greens, as Dylan and his staff and many volunteers presented the course at its magnificent best. Congratulations to all concerned and thanks to the many

sponsors that helped make it all possible. The first round of the Leongatha Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, November 16, in clammy conditions but otherwise perfect for golf, with morning shotgun fields for men and for women playing 4BBB and a men’s PM shotgun field, also 4BBB. Winners of the women’s 4BBB event were the pairing of Noreen Williams and Mari-

on Chalmers with 48 points. Runners up were Jocelyn Howson and Melinda Martin with 45 points and third was the pairing of Jan Brownlie and Toni West on 44 points. Winners of the AM men’s 4BBB event was the pairing of Peter Hobson and Geoff McDonald with 48 points over Dennis Thom and Peter Brownlie with 45 points and third was the pairing of Fred de Bondt and Neil Mackenzie with 44

points in a count back. Winner of the PM men’s 4BBB event was the pairing of Bailey Rowe and Theo Vassiliadis with 47 points, ahead of Wayne Keen and Greg Ellt with 45 points and third was the pairing of Peter Hart and Christopher Molan on 43 points. Friday started off as a fabulous day for the second round of events with a good field playing Ambrose. With 50 visitors in the

morning field and the conditions fine some good scores were expected. Men’s Ambrose Scratch event was won by the team of Michael McGrath, Matthew Cooper, Matt Stockdale and Jon Tetau with an excellent 58 off the stick. The men’s Ambrose net event was won by the grouping of Kevin Scott, Christopher Leaver, Brian Wall and Peter Hartigan.

The Mixed Ambrose net event was won by the group of Wendy Anne parker, Norm Hughes, Craig Hams and Michael Thomas with 62 off the stick, a handicap of 5.25 giving a net score of 56.75 The women’s Ambrose net event was won by the group of Loris Clark, Colleen Touzel, Sue Woods and Toni West with 71 off the stick, handicap of 10.875 for a net score of 60.125.

The afternoon events were cancelled after a heavy and violent thunderstorm struck, deluging the course with hail and lightning, dumping 17mm of rain on the course in just 15 minutes. Play was suspended at 2pm and later cancelled about 2.40pm with the continuing storm conditions. After the blasting from the tropical thunderstorm that stopped afternoon play on Friday, the course rebounded well on Saturday after a great job by the greenkeepers. The men’s 18 hole Stableford event was a close tussle in most grades with Trevor Rickard taking out A Grade with 34 points on count back from Peter Hart. B Grade was won by Ron Findlay on 38 points from Chris Indian on 33 points and C Grade was taken out by John Fraser with a very good 39 points ahead of Ian Watson on 33 points. The men’s 36 hole (Scratch) event and the Lyrebird Cup were taken out by Stewart Allen with rounds of 74 and 76 to finish with 150 off the stick. Runner up was Theo Vassiliadis with rounds of 77 and 74 finishing with 151 off the stick. The men’s 36 hole Handicap event was won by Anthony Sparkes with a two round total of 144 net, ahead of Greg Welsford with a two round total of 151. On Sunday, 70 players took part in the the Kit Boag Canadian Foursomes event in perfect conditions. The A Grade Scratch winners were Andrea Thorson and Michael Thomas with 77 off the stick. The B Grade Scratch winners were Karen and Colin Bear with 98. In the net section Anna de Bondt and Ian Murchie took out A Grade with net 71.5 just ahead of runners up Janine and John Williams with net 71.75. B Grade was taken out by life member Trevor Steer and his wife Jill with 69.25 net ahead of Tony and Melissa Baharis with net 77.624. Many thanks to all sponsors of this event and special thanks go to all the visitors who came to South Gippsland from around the state to make this weekend, and the Kit Boag Day such a special and fitting end to the tournament.

Foster

Great round: winner Lois Young (absent Fay Maynard) with runners up Jo Fennell and Sharyn Rayson.

Woorayl ladies

IT was umbrellas up for play on Wednesday, November 15; not for rain but for the sun, as the temperature climbed into the early 30s. There was a great field of 17 ladies who played in the Stableford Aggregate Pairs event. The greens added an additional challenge to putting as they had been scarified and after the ladies finished their round the coring of the

greens took place, and sanding was to follow the next day depending on the weather. Thanks go to Pauline and Lance Lancaster for their sponsorship of the day’s play. The beautiful hanging baskets for the winners and runners up added a great splash of colour to the clubhouse and the recipients were thrilled to receive them. Congratulations to Lois Young and Fay Maynard who recorded the best combined score with 64 points and were

the winners of the day. The runners up were Sharyn Rayson and Jo Fennell with 62 points – Sharyn’s round included two birdies. DTL balls: Anne Grist and Heather Sullivan 60 points, Elly Berryman and Janet Thompson 58 points on a countback from Pauline Lancaster and Di O’Connor NTP: eighth Heather Sullivan, 11th Heather Sullivan and 17th Sharyn Rayson. This week: American Foursomes.

WEEKLY golf results: Tuesday, November 14: Winner: R. Smith 39. NTP: D. Summers and F. Tyers. DTL: J. Mathers and C. Gray. Wednesday, November 15: A Grade: R. Galloway 73. B Grade: D. Berryman 72. NTP: sixth J. Bacon and 17th G. Tyers. DTL: D. Williams 74, M. Symmons 74, K. Morris 74 and J Bacon 77. Putting: D. Williams 29. Scratch A: R. Galloway 86. B: M. Symmons 101. Nine hole: K. Morris 29. Thursday, November 16: Winner: D. Summers 39. NTP: fourth D. Hutchinson and 17th P. Spencer. DTL: G. Watkins 34, D. Clemman 34 and J. Stone 34. Friday, November17: Chook Run. Winner: L. McKenzie. NTP: 13th L. McKenzie and 17th A. McKenzie. Saturday, November 18: Championship. Winner A: L. McKenzie 70. Winner B: R. Prain 72. Winner C: D. Cripps 75. Scratch: C. Buckland 79. Sunday, November 19: Championship. Winner A: N. Thompson 70. Winner B: C. Pulham 71. Winner C: J. Pruyn 66. Scratch: C. Buckland 75. Congratulations to Robyn Galloway and Chris Buckland on winning their respective Club Championships. The club would like to thank this week’s sponsors Beth Curram, Neville and Carman Thompson, and Derek Summers for their contributions.

Champions: Club Foursomes Champions Catherine Bolding and Pam Hanley, with Daily Event winners A Grade Jan Jeeves and B Grade Susan Jagoe.

Wonthaggi ladies IT was a busy day last Wednesday. An early meeting for annual general meeting, and then a shot gun start for the 18 players entered in the day’s event, while the Final of the Club Foursomes Champions was being played between Catherine Bolding and Pam Hanley against Maree Anderson and Jan Beaumont. Catherine and Pam got off to a flying start and were never pegged back and the match was finally decided on the 15th. Congratulations to all the four girls playing.

On the daily event there were some sizzling scores and there was a great tussle for B Grade with Susan Jagoe (37) 40 points pipping Marg Ryan (26) 40 on a count back; both great scores. A Grade was won by Jan Jeeves who is having a “purple patch” at the moment with a fine (22) 38 points. NTP on second was Marg Ryan, on 17th Di Grimmond, and eighth Irene Walsh. BDL these are great scores by all girls, Marg Ryan 40, Chris Yann 39, Geraldine Prentice 37, Anne Tschiderer 37, Robyn Wilkinson 36,and Irene Walsh 36.

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Star medallist: Mat Van- Bill Pratt: won Meeniyan Tuesday winner: Winston boven was awarded the hon- Golf Club’s Single Stabl- Reilly won Single Stableford our at Meeniyan Golf Club eford event on Thursday. at Meeniyan Golf Club. on Saturday.

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SATURDAY saw nine members play off for Star Medallist for 2017. Competition was very hot with Mat Vanboven coming out on top by one shot to Will Bullock and Bob McGeary. Congratulations to Mat on a great year. It was a mixed week weather wise with the heavy rain on Friday only exacerbating growth and more work for the band of volunteers working tirelessly to keep the course in tip top condition. The Friday weather did not deter the first twilight players for the year with lots of laughter and good cheer afterwards in the clubhouse whilst enjoying a meal from Kara’s kitchen. Strong scoring throughout the week with Winston Reilly

carding 40 points on Tuesday and Bill Pratt cleaned up everything on Thursday with a great 41 points and taking out both nearest the pins. The club welcomed John Rhimes as a guest for Tuesday. It was good to see captain Peter Riddle again on the course after rehab from illness, and taking out the pro pin on Saturday and nearest the pin on Tuesday. Results for the week: Tuesday, November 14: Single Stableford. Winner: Winston Reilly (28) 40 points. Runner up: Reg Hannay (28) 37 points. Nearest the pin: eighth Peter Riddle and 11th Bob McGeary. Thursday, November 16: Single Stableford. Winner: Bill Pratt (29) 41 points.

Korumburra THERE were 40 players on Saturday, November 18 for a stableford competition, with trophies by KGC. A Grade: (13 hcp) T. Fowles 40 pts, P. Hopkins 38 on countback S. Bromby, R. Rees 38, B. Clasby 37. B Grade: (27 hcp) R. Hamill 43 pts, D. Hislop 41, S. Osboldstone 40, D. Gow 40, M. Belvedere 37. Nearest the pin: 1st R. Ludenia, 7th no one, 10th J. Johnson, 13th P. Hopkins.

Runner up: Bruce Betts (27) 37 points. Nearest the pin: eighth Bill Pratt and 11th Bill Pratt. Best nine: Bruce Betts19 points. Saturday, November 18: Single Stroke, Star Medallist play off. The club thanks Bruce Betts for his most generous sponsorship and support for Saturday’s competition. Winner: Mat Van Boven, 36 points; 71 net. Runner up: Will Bullock (12), 35 points; 72 net. Down the line: Bob McGeary (12) 35 points 73 net; John Dumont (20) 35 points. Pro pin: Peter Riddle. Nearest the pin: second Mat Vanboven. Members draw: Rob Boyle, jackpot to next week.

Tuesday’s winner was S. Osboldstone 36 pts and Thursday’s winner P. Vanagtmaal 34 pts.

Mirboo North ladies STROKE Grannies Day: Winner: Grannies scratch: Sue Traill 89/17/72. Grannies net: Barb Stimson 96/26/70. Winner of Non-Granny: Anne Wood 76 net. NTP: sixth Lynne Winderlick and 13th Nicole Allen.

Major upgrades announced for Stony Creek racecourse STONY Creek Racecourse will receive a major upgrade thanks to a joint funding package of almost $100,000 supported by the State Government.

Eastern Victorian Region MLC Victoria Harriet Shing said the State Government is contributing almost $52,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund towards upgrading the racing and community venue in Gippsland. “We’re really proud to support Stony Creek Racecourse because it’s an important racing and community venue for Gippsland,” she said. “The improvements to Stony Creek Racecourse will create local jobs, support local businesses, and enhance the safety at the track and bring immense benefits to the local community for years to come.” Racing Victoria and Country Racing Victoria are jointly providing an additional $36,400, while Stony Creek Racing Club is contributing more than $9000. Volunteers from the local community are also donating significant labour. Improvements include an extension of the mounting yard fencing to ensure it is ready for the club’s first race meeting of the season on Saturday, December 30. The new fencing will substantially increase safety for

trainers, strappers and jockeys. The refurbishment will also include new carpets and air conditioning in the members’ bar, new furniture in the owners’ and trainers’ bar, and 27 new televisions around the track. The gardens and irrigation system will also be upgraded, and new bench seating installed. New audio-visual cabling is expected to be installed next year, improving race day broadcasts on Racing.com. The new cabling is part of a state-wide project that will see audio-visual upgrades at 18 country tracks. The infrastructure upgrades at Stony Creek have used local businesses whenever possible, generating considerable economic benefits for the town and surrounding Gippsland region. Since 2014, the State Government has provided more than $103,000 to support seven projects at Stony Creek – including five infrastructure projects worth more than $150,000 and two race days valued at more than $50,000. The racing industry in the Gippsland region generates more than $59 million for the Victorian economy annually and helps sustain more than 590 full-time equivalent jobs locally. “We are immensely grateful to the Victorian Government for its generous support for these wide-ranging upgrades to the Stony Creek Racecourse,” Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Sarah Wolf said.

“We look forward to using our new, improved facilities for both racing and community events over summer and into the future.”

STAR Medallist playoff was held at Meeniyan Golf Club with eight starters; Faye Lepage, Jan Trease, Jenny Cope, Heather Poletti, Veronica Park, Dot Christie, BJ Angwin and Susan Straw. Congratulations to all these girls. The Star Medallist, however, was Jan Trease with a nice 71 net (22). Winner of Section 1 was Tanya Thorson 71 (28) on count back from Jan. Winner of Section 2 was Lyn Jennison with a great 70 net. Best nine was Jenny Cope 32 net (34). Putting went to Jan

Korumburra ladies THE golfers needed various cooling devices whilst playing in the heat last Wednesday. The course was in top condition and has recovered quickly from the wet and heavy conditions just two weeks ago. It was fabulous to have a number of beginner golfers attend the lesson last week, then follow up by playing extra holes to practise techniques. There are two more clinics scheduled on Wednesday mornings and the new golfers are encouraged to bring some lunch to catch up with everyone in the clubhouse. It was also wonderful to have Jean White back on the course, with 18 holes played last week. The game on Wednesday must have been a warm up before a win on Thursday evening. Jenny Blackmore (32) had a day out with a terrific 38 points to win Section 1 (0-32) and Barb Walker (24) was runnerup, finishing with 34 points. Section 2 (33-45) was won by Viv Enbom with 33 points, followed closely by Sharon Adams (36) with 32 points. Barb Walker had the only nearest the pin for the day on the first green. Next Wednesday, there is a timesheet for the Richie Beecroft 4BBB Stroke event, with players hitting off the first and 10th tees. The following week, November 29, is the Summer

Star golfers: Jan Trease, Tanya Thorson, Lyn Jennison and Jenny Cope had great scores following this week’s Star Medallist playoff. Trease and Jenny Cope with 31 putts. BDL: Heather Poletti 72

net (18), Susan Straw 73 net (33), and Faye Lepage 75 net (22).

Tournament, with a Stableford event on the Wednesday, the Shirley Johnson Memorial 4BBB on Friday, December 1, Stroke on the Saturday, and Mixed Canadian Foursomes on Sunday, December 3. Please complete the entry forms for the tournament week and return them to Chris Clements. Last Monday, Heather Grist played off in the Golf Vic Silver Spoon Final at Eastern Golf Club. Heather said although the weather was very hot, it was a great experience and she thanked Lee Clements, who caddied and provided support. It was wonderful to see the regular supporters and many newcomers on the first week of the social and popular Twilight competition. The winners, with a lovely score of 17 points for just seven holes, were Jean White and Greg Jones. Lynette McIvor and Steve Rose were runnersup, with 16 points, including a Birdie on the par five, 18th hole. Merrissa Cosson and Don Hislop were NTP on the first green. Saturday’s results will be in next week’s report. The Trade Golf Day, a Four Person Ambrose event, is on Friday, December 22, with a 10am shotgun start. The cost of $50 per person includes golf, lunch and drinks on the course, as well as great trophies.

This could be an ideal end of year break-up with friends and work colleagues.

Captain’s and President’s Day is on Wednesday with an awarding of eclectic prizes. Phone David 0408 515 622 if you are interested in playing or need more details.

Winners: grade winners at Korumburra last week were Jenny Blackmore and Viv Enbom.

Top duo: Greg Jones and Jean White won the Korumburra twilight golf competition last Thursday evening.

Career best for Bentvelzen IT was Dayn Bentvelzen who came out on top in November 11’s Salt Electrical Jackpot Invitational event for Wingless Sprints at Geelong’s Avalon Raceway, following a feature race which was regarded by many as the best race of the entire night.

Getting his night off to the perfect start by winning his opening heat race – before finishing eighth in another heat race on what was a tricky track, placing him fourth in points – Benvelzen regained his earlier momentum in the Top Eight Pole Shootout, where he managed to outpace his rivals, recording the fastest lap time and earning pole position start for

the feature race as a result. While it was Bentvelzen who was in prime position to take the early race lead, it was second placed start and last start Avalon Raceway winner Luke Weel who made the best of the start, getting the jump on Bentvelzen and going on to set the pace out front for the first half of the race. Having stuck close to the tail of Weel’s race car, Bentvelzen managed to capitalise on the significant lapped traffic to take over first place with 12 laps remaining; a position he retained through to the fall of the chequered flag to take a hard fought victory, despite numerous challenges from Weel, who was forced to settle for second place. Current Victorian Champion Glenn Watts rounded out the podium finishers in third.

Massive win: Dayn Bentvelzen won the Salt Electrical Jackpot Invitational event for Wingless Sprints at Geelong’s Avalon Raceway recently. Photo credit: Robert Lake Photography.

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• Leongatha Little Athletics

Marcus breaks a centre record MORE beautiful weather presented for Saturday’s Leongatha Little Athletes as they competed at the velodrome.

A total of 136 athletes competed and achieved 204 personal bests. One centre record was broken in the U9 boys’ turbo javelin by Marcus Duncan with a throw of 14.18 metres. The previous record was set by Lincoln Hamilton in the 2016/17 season with a throw of 13.61 metres. Next week’s competition will be held on Thursday night at 5pm. Good luck to the 24 athletes who will be attending Gippsland Region Relays next Saturday, November 25, at Newborough. U6G: Darcey Matheson 56.82 200m, 16.65 70m; U7G: Anika Edwards 14.66 70m, 2.31 Long Jump, Florence Patterson 53.79 200m, 15.59 70m, 2.14 Long Jump, 3.76 Shot Put, Mikayla Richards 51.21 200m, 15.92 70m, 3.66 Shot Put, Amy Stevic 18.27 70m; U7B: Zeb Anderson 40.73 200m, 2.96 Long Jump, Ambrose de Gooyer 46.36 200m, 14.97 70m, 2.32 Long Jump, Zac Fowles 43.98 200m, 6.95 Discus, Raidyn Harrison 44.46 200m, 14.27 70m, Rory Jackson 2.23 Long Jump, Elijah Le Serve 17.21 70m, 6.48 Discus, Frazer Livingstone 43.09 200m, Cooper Rogers 52.97 200m, Hugh Williams 1.99 Long Jump; U8G: Imogen Cruickshank

Dash: Georgia Hamilton, Nevada Crimp and Louise Janssen run down the straight in the U13 girls’ 200m at Leongatha Little Athletics. 13.95 70m, 6.69 Turbo Javelin, Charlotte Evans 40.58 200m, 12.86 70m, 2.30 Long Jump, Leah Kirkbride 8.60 Turbo Javelin, Beth McDuffie 13.89 70m, 4.76 Turbo Javelin, Lacy McNaughton 15.68 70m, 1.99 Long Jump, 4.50 Turbo Javelin, Ella White 41.10 200m, 13.45 70m, 6.85 Turbo Javelin, Mia Yates 41.33 200m, 13.36 70m, 2.46 Long Jump; U8B: Jacoa Cameron 39.47 200m, Jed Matheson 48.11 200m, Harper Richards 43.54 200m; U9G: Ebony Collins 0.85 High Jump, 4.37 Shot Put, Ana Heneghan 4.06 Shot Put, Georgia Hutchinson 43.53 200m, Anna Hutchinson 4.05 Shot Put, Amelia Le Serve 14.33 70m, 4.84 Shot Put, Leah Mark 3.08 Shot Put, Lily Reid 15.04 70m, 4.63 Shot Put, Clara Wilson 49.68 200m, 3.38 Shot Put; U9B: Jacob Bolge 11.91 70m, Maximilian Brocklesby 42.58 200m, 13.33 70m, 8.57 Turbo Javelin, Jackson Commadeur 8.95 Turbo Javelin, Manning de Gooyer 54.18

200m, 16.81 70m, 0.85 High Jump, Marcus Duncan 45.62 200m, 14.56 70m, 0.90 High Jump, 14.18 Turbo Javelin, Max Fowles 12.77 70m, 10.14 Turbo Javelin, Tejamshu Gaddam 35.82 200m, 10.75 Turbo Javelin, Miller Richards 45.80 200m, 13.78 70m, 6.62 Turbo Javelin, Lincoln Russell 9.40 Turbo Javelin, Ned Sheahan 47.16 200m; U10G: Tennessee Crimp 6.48 Turbo Javelin, Alyssa Edwards 7:35.43 1500m, 13.87 70m, Alice Hutchinson 41.90 200m, 13.51 70m, Aphra Lamers 7:11.72 1500m, 39.16 200m, 12.88 70m, 0.90 High Jump, Kitty Moon 7:14.96 1500m, 13.90 70m, 7.39 Turbo Javelin; U10B: Froley Anderson 8:00.50 1500m, James Barry 4.43 Shot Put, Isaac Bolge 36.04 200m, Lincoln Hamilton 7.51 Triple Jump, Jayson Kirkbride 7:20.36 1500m, 47.90 200m, 5.44 Shot Put, 5.87 Triple Jump, Angus Livingstone 6:48.91 1500m, 5.27 Shot Put, Toby McDuffie 6:49.36 1500m, 12.54 70m, 5.34 Triple Jump, Jack Mc-

Naughton 6:48.72 1500m, 37.64 200m, 11.57 70m, Bradley Parke 5.79 Triple Jump, Max Sheahan 6:13.71 1500m, 37.36 200m, 7.23 Triple Jump, Jasper Shone 35.06 200m, 11.61 70m, 7.00 Triple Jump, Patrick Wilson 7:59.42 1500m, 41.91 200m, 12.34 70m, 5.43 Shot Put, 6.84 Triple Jump; U11G: Phoebe Collins 8:31.10 1500m, 13.78 70m, Sophie Kreutzberger 1.00 High Jump, 11.23 Javelin, Emma Mark 36.16 200m, 1.07 High Jump, 10.82 Javelin, Ashlyn Matheson 6:43.65 1500m, 35.67 200m, 12.93 Javelin, Hannah McKeown 12.63 70m; U11B: Reuben Gammon 6:08.18 1500m, 32.22 200m, 10.96 70m, 6.03 Shot Put, Connor Richards 6:37.33 1500m, 2.91 Long Jump; U12G: Paige Barry 7:45.85 1500m, Mia Burt 6:22.02 1500m, 34.66 200m, 12.34 Discus, 3.49 Long Jump, Sienna Cruickshank 6:37.33 1500m, 36.04 200m, 3.49 Long Jump, Pallas Lamers 6:53.95 1500m, 35.54

200m, 3.39 Long Jump, Lucy Patterson 6:51.58 1500m, 35.23 200m, 3.61 Long Jump; U12B: Xavier Bolge 5:42.63 1500m, 31.02 200m, Scott Mackie 5.71 Shot Put, Oscar Murdoch 34.91 200m, 11.80 70m, 3.49 Long Jump; U13G: Chloe Caithness 13.77 Discus, 1.10 High Jump, Nevada Crimp 6:48.39 1500m, 34.76 200m, 11.50 Discus, Georgia Hamilton 6:34.96 1500m, Zara Kreutzberger 13.86 Discus, Harper McLennan 33.21 200m, Abby Osborne 6:54.65 1500m, 11.57 Discus, 1.23 High Jump; U13B: Mitchell Bath 6:01.70 1500m, 18.57 Discus, Harrison Clark 38.45 200m, Tyler Richards 33.03 200m, 14.09 Discus, 3.35 Long Jump; U14G: Georgia Burns 5:51.47 1500m, 20.63 Javelin, 31.56 200m, 1.40 High Jump, Charli Burns 15.49 Javelin, Lily Caithness 33.54 200m, 1.25 High Jump, Sarah Doolan 7:18.03 1500m, 35.73 200m, 3.72 Long Jump, Alex Ritchie 22.07 80m Hurdles, 17.65 Javelin, Bree-anna Roy 1.15 High Jump, 14.46 Javelin, Charlie Brewis 30.91 200m, 14.30 Discus, 4.48 Long Jump; U15G: Autumn Crimp 2.62 Long Jump, Beth Drury 2.74 Long Jump, Ella Osborne 29.20 200m, 17.73 90m Hurdles, 4.68 Long Jump, Paris Reynolds 37.11 200m, 3.26 Long Jump; U16G: Erin Clark 10:18.78 1500m, 14.64 Discus, 2.75 Long Jump, Maddi Cruickshank 21.34, 90m Hurdles, 16.15 Discus; U16B: Paul McKeown 5:13.73 1500m

Mirboo North and District Leongatha Small Rifle Club Junior Tennis Association 2017Bore 50m Bench PenRESULTS and ladders from round seven – November 18 A Grade

Mardan 4 sets, 30 games defeated Baromi 2 sets, 25 games; Fish Creek 4 sets, 34 games defeated Leongatha Groth 2 sets, 18 games; Leongatha Millman – bye. Ladder

Leongatha Millman.........38 Fish Creek ........................30 Mardan ..............................23 Leongatha Groth ...............19

Baromi............................12.5

B Grade Fish Creek 5 sets, 33 games defeated Leongatha Gavrilova 1 set, 10 games; Leongatha Rodionova 6 sets, 36 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 16 games; Baromi 6 sets, 36 games defeated Leongatha Thompson 0 sets, 3 games; Leongatha Duckworth – bye. Ladder

Baromi ..............................41 Fish Creek ........................38

Leongatha Rodionova ..31.5 Leongatha Duckworth .20.5 Mardan ...........................19.5 Leongatha Gavrilova ......11.5 Leongatha Thompson.......9.5

C Grade Leongatha Barty 8 sets, 32 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 5 games; Leongatha North 4 sets, 22 games defeated Leongatha Stosur 4 sets, 20 games Ladder

Leongatha Barty..............50 Leongatha North ..........34.5 Leongatha Stosur ..............21 Mardan ...........................20.5

nant - Section E

Round eight: Leongatha 709.018 defeated Stawell 0.000; Kyabram B 725.021 (bye); Numurkah 705.019 defeated by Warrnambool 744.034. The best shooter for round eight was Janey Preston (Warrnambool) with 250.011. Round nine: Leongatha 705.017 defeated by Kyabram B 730.022; Numurkah 693.021 defeated by Stawell 729.023; Warrnambool 734.027 (bye). The best shooter for round nine is Christopher Preston (Warrnambool) with 250.012.

Round 10: Numurkah 706.023 defeated by Leongatha 715.019; Warrnambool 745.037 defeated Kyabram B 720.020; Stawell 736.029 (bye). The best shooter for round 10 was Janey Preston (Warrnambool) with 250.015.

Ladder

Stawell............................... 36 Warrnambool..................... 32 Kyabram B ........................ 24 Leongatha.......................... 20 Numurkah ........................... 8 The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

Australian titles glory for karate students STUDENTS from South Gippsland Freestyle Karate have achieved what was thought impossible and have qualified to attend the International Sport Karate Association Australian Championship at the end of November in Sydney. Founder and head instructor Sensei Mick Ognenovski said the competition squad has come leaps and bounds with the work and dedication it has put into karate. The students and family members have seen how much they have achieved and are very proud. “The success we gained in the state titles helped cement our position at the Australian titles, and really put our club in the spot light representing regional Victoria and our respected clubs,” he said. “Whatever the outcome of the event, I’ll always be proud of the work ethic, dedication and support I receive from the students and club members.” If you would like to join the karate family, club locations are Leongatha, Korumburra and now Foster.

Amazing feat: Thomas Telfer, Kaiden Brown, Sempai Chris Brown, Sensei Mick Ognenovski, Patrick Biro, Taylan Ognenovski and Ruby Courtier recently qualified for the International Sport Karate Association Australian Championship.

Completed: Timothy Wallace (U6B) crosses the finish line in his sprint event.

• Wonthaggi Little Athletics

Record books rewritten at Wonthaggi Little Athletics THE track and field season is well underway and 112 athletes enjoyed the warm conditions to post 183 personal bests on the weekend. Five records also fell with Mika Dear claiming the 60m hurdle record in the U6 girls with a time of 14.34 and James Wright setting a new U6 boys record in the 50m. His time was 10.67. Cruz Bettles is throwing well again this season, breaking the turbo javelin record in the U7 boys with a throw of 24.08 metres. Jarvis McDonald rewrote the record books with a time of 2:47.07 clocked in the U8 boys 700m.

Hope Oats set a new U9 girls record over the same distance with a time of 2:47.29. 5 PBs: U6G: Piper Richards, Turbo javelin, Long Jump, 60m Hurdles, 50m, 70m U9G: Lily Duscher, Triple Jump, 60m Hurdles, Discus, 70m, 700m 4PBs: U7B: Lachlan Wright, Turbo Javelin, 60m Hurdles, 50m, 70m U8B: Jarvis McDonald, Shot put, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, 700m U9G: Hope Oats, Triple Jump, Discus, 70m, 700m U11G: Lara Smyth, 800m, Javelin, Long Jump, 60m Hurdles U13B: Shot Put, 1500m, High Jump, 200m

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis LEONGATHA had its first win for the season, a good effort against Koonwarra.

Phillip Island won 6/3 and by games against Leongatha North. Zara Littlejohn played her first game overseas, well done. Two tiebreakers went Phillip Island’s way. Inverloch, the strong team in this section, won well against Korumburra. In Section 2 Korumburra won 5/4 and a few games over Leongatha Green. Jeanie Dekker helped the Green team. Hallston which gives all teams a close contest was not quite able to take the points. Well done to the young players, Elisa Dowling playing for Koonwarra. Berrys Creek is back on the winning list by three games over Outtrim. In Section 3 Nadal won the match against Baromi with lots of fill-ins. Leigh Pouw had his first senior game and played well to win his sets. No score was received for the Federer versus Mardan game.

Results

Section 1: Leongatha 5.57 d Koonwarra 4.55, Phillip Island 6.63 d Leongatha North 3.49, Inverloch 8.66 d Korumburra 1.29. Section 2: Koonwarra 5.60 d Hallston 4.51, Korumburra 5.59 d Leongatha Green 4.46, Berrys Creek 6.58 d Outtrim 3.55, Baromi 8.65 d Leongatha Gold 1.35. Section 3: Nadal 6.49 d Baromi 1.34, Federer v Mardan (no scores).

Ladders

Section 1 Inverloch ................................. 57.0 Phillip Island........................... 51.0 Korumburra ........................... 37.0 Leongatha North .................... 31.0 Koonwarra ................................ 27.0 Leongatha ................................. 24.0 Section 2 Baromi ..................................... 56.0 Berrys Creek........................... 53.5 Koonwarra .............................. 43.0 Outtrim.................................... 39.0 Hallston..................................... 35.5 Korumburra .............................. 31.0 Leongatha Green ...................... 28.0 Leongatha Gold........................ 22.0 Section 3 Federer..................................... 34.0 Nadal ........................................ 34.0 Mardan .................................... 14.0 Baromi ..................................... 12.0

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Day out: Inverloch parkrunners enjoyed beautiful weather on the course on Saturday.

Inverloch parkrun with a twist INVERLOCH parkrun had its annual Naked Run this week.

Naked running is running without your watch or phone to record your time. This week 31 people ran naked and guessed what time they would finish in. Amazingly, three people tied for first place guessing a finish time just nine seconds from what they actually ran. The winners were Mike Tattersall, Addie Pykett and Scott Morrison. Just out of the placings on 11 seconds were Julie Farmilo and Sarah Reitsma. Twelve people guessed within 30 seconds of their actual time. Runners also passed the 80,000km total completed at Inverloch. Julie Jacobs was the runner who broke this milestone. This week, 14 people were welcomed into the parkrun family for their first run at Inverloch, with seven of these people running their first parkrun ever. Amongst this week’s field of 94 finishers, there were four personal bests. Running personal bests were Shannon Hallam (17 seconds), Karen Wheeler (3min 17 seconds), Brian Paxton (11 seconds) and Penny Whiteside (36

seconds). Well done to all parkrunners who ran personal bests, year bests or bettered their personal expectations. This week’s parkrun was only possible due to the following volunteer superheroes. Huge thanks to Luisa Cester, Brooke Jones, Tony O’Connell, Jason O’Reilly, Brett Scorah, Rachel H Tattersall, and Robyn White. In the next six weeks, there is a vacancy for a timer and a backup timer on December 30. Let organisers know if you are keen to help. Please consider joining in for a coffee or breakfast after parkrun. A large group normally goes to Paul the Pieman’s Bakery in A’Beckett Street. This is a great way to meet other people after the run. The full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun Results Page. The female record is held by Charlotte Wilson who recorded a time of 18:11 on October 29, 2016 (event number 114). The male record is held by Ed Beischer who recorded a time of 16:27 on June 10, 2017 (event number 147). The age grade course record is held by Lavinia Petrie who recorded 106.20 per cent (22:03) on November 26, 2016 (event number 118).

Helping out: Jean Moir of Berry’s Creek supplied the sheep and entered her dogs at the South Eastern Victorian sheep dog trials at the Korumburra Showgrounds on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday last week.

Dogs show off rounding skills THE South Eastern Victorian dog pro plus sheep dog trials were held at the Korumburra Showgrounds on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday last week. Around 30 competitors participated in the event, equalling approximately 100 dogs. “The event went really well even though it was extraordinarily hot,” event organiser Louise Rielly said.

“Everyone was very happy and the competitor who won was a woman from Tasmania and everybody was thrilled. “We don’t do a lot of trials like this in our area so it’s very important we keep it going because it attracts people from all over Australia.” Ms Rielly said the showground was a great venue and they had great volunteers and helpers and everyone enjoyed it. “I’m looking forward to next year,” she said.

Talented dogs: Chris Davies of Wonthaggi entered her dogs in the South Eastern Victorian dog pro plus sheep dog trials that were held at the Korumburra Showgrounds at the beginning of last week.

Competing: Luke Harris from Dumbalk had a ball entering his dog into the South Eastern Victorian sheep dog trials that were held at the Korumburra Showgrounds on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Footy fixture released REIGNING Gippsland League senior football premier Leongatha will unfurl its premiership flag on the opening day of the 2018 home and away season.

The Parrots will entertain South Gippsland rival Wonthaggi Power in one of two Good Friday fixtures, with Warragul also kicking off its campaign with a second annual Easter matchup against inaugural host Morwell on March 30. The remaining round one games take place the following weekend, with Moe hosting Drouin, Bairnsdale taking on Traralgon in a twilight fixture and Sale meeting Maffra in a standalone Sunday clash. The first Senior football grand final rematch of the season is scheduled for round four when Maffra makes the trek to the Parrots’ nest, while A Grade combatants Traralgon and Drouin renew hostilities at Traralgon in round six. Other highlights of the fixture include four night games between Traralgon and Leongatha in round two,

Traralgon and Sale in round three, Bairnsdale and Maffra in round six and the Queen’s Birthday Weekend clash between Morwell and Traralgon in round nine. Round 18 takes place on Saturday, August 25, with the grand final penned in for Saturday, September 22. Gippsland League operations coordinator Daniel Heathcote said the fixture offered variety and plenty to excite all 10 clubs and their supporters. “We have done our best to accommodate as many individual club requests as possible and it’s great to see clubs embracing some less traditional start times and match days next season,” he said. “We’re really excited at how it’s come together and that every club has the opportunity to feature in at least one showpiece game on a public holiday, a Sunday or a night fixture, which helps us promote football and netball at every corner of our league. We’re confident the crowds at those games as well as our usual local rivalry matches will reflect the occasion.” Visit www.gippslandleague.sportingpulse.net to view the full fixture.

Drafters ready for new season THE Hengstbergers are ready and raring to go for the upcoming campdraft season.

The Meeniyan Golf Club and Stony Creek Football Netball Club campdraft will be held in Dumbalk this weekend. It will start on Friday afternoon at 4pm due to the number of entries. Numbers are up on last year with 177 competitors, 376 horses and eight events. This is the first Gippsland Campdraft Association of the season – following cancellations in Omeo and Bairnsdale – and it is expected to be an exciting reunion for local and travelling drafters alike. Ian and Richelle Hengstberger are looking forward to the season launch. Hailing from Dumbalk North, the Hengstbergers run a beef and sheep farm, and horses have always been part of their daily life. Richelle’s first campdraft was at Powlett Downs, and she passed her love of the sport on to Ian and their

children. Whilst Ian is still drafting, Richelle has had a ball being the event secretary for the upcoming event. According to the Hengstbergers, it’s the country atmosphere that draws people to campdraft events. “It’s a sport that supports our local farmers, our local businesses and our local clubs. It’s a great family sport that draws in like minded people. Differing from a rodeo crowd, it has a relaxed atmosphere and you meet a lot of great people,” Ian said. “We have great local support here because you need in excess of 1000 head of cattle, and local farmers are always willing to donate.” Richelle said campdrafts are working towards being more child friendly. Children must be at least eight years old to compete, and junior entries are on the rise. For families with children too young to compete, they are still encouraged to come along and enjoy a family day out and ride ponies away from the action. Ian said for drafters the sport is thrilling with its fast paced action.

As well as local drafts, Ian and his children have travelled to compete, at events such as the Chinchilla campdraft and Warwick campdraft in Queensland. Being involved in campdraft means plenty of training for both the horse and the drafter. Ian recommended getting out there for two to three hours five days a week. Some drafters even train with bison. “It’s a hard sport because three minds need to be in sync – yours, the horse’s and the cow’s – and it all happens so fast. It’s hard but it’s plenty of fun,” he said. Ian said his participation in the sport is less about winning and more about self achievement. The campdraft season starts this weekend and the last meet will be in April.

Competitor: Dumbalk North’s Ian Hengstberger and his horse KC are well known in campdraft circles. The first campdraft of the season kicks off this weekend.

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• LDCA C Grade

Phillip Island sets bar high ROUND six LDCA C1 action saw MDU host Inverloch, who won the toss and elected to bowl first.

It was a long day in the field for Inverloch, as MDU made it to 8/220 at the end of the days play. Tim Bright was at the top of the order for MDU, top scoring with 47, whilst Cameron Butler finished with a handy 4/30 off his 18 overs. Nerrena won the toss against OMK and elected to bowl first. This turned out to be a good decision, as OMK were bowled out for 41 after only 26 overs, Peter Miller top scoring with nine. The wickets were shared amongst the Nerrena bowlers, the stand out being Jack Collins, taking 3/7 off his five overs. Nerrena then batted and took the first innings points before being bowled out for 60 after only 27 overs. Gavin Giliam top scored for Nerrena with 17, while Michael Whiteside and Mitchell Rowe each took five wickets for OMK. Phillip Island won the toss and batted first against Town. Phillip Island never looked troubled and ended up reaching 6/310 at the end of the days play. Michael Young took charge with the bat, finishing with 117 not out. Matthew Luscombe was the pick of the bowlers for Town, taking 2/42 off his 11 overs. Korumburra played at Wonthaggi, who won the toss and elected to bowl first. Korumburra reached 7/236 at the end of the day’s play, their innings anchored by Jimmy Petrie who made 67 and Peter Churchill 58.

Matthew Cadwallender bowled well for Wonthaggi, taking 3/37 off his 14 overs. In C2 Glen Alvie hosted Kilcunda, who won the toss and sent Glen Alvie in to bat. Glen Alvie were bowled out for 217 in the 45th over. It could have been a lot worse if not for Darcy Hale, who made 115, including 18 boundaries. Steven Burchell was dangerous with the ball, taking 2/23 off his 11.5 overs. Kilcunda had 16 overs left to bat, and slumped to 4/27 at the end of the days play. Joe Burke took 3/9 off his three overs. OMK played Poowong, who won the toss and elected to bat. A slow batting day saw Poowong reach 9/154, skipper Neil Hancock top scoring with 42. Jaxon Hayes did the damage for OMK, taking 3/40 off his eight overs. Korumburra played Koonwarra Leongatha RSL, Show star: Nyora’s Ebony Beecroft won first place in the 70cm class with her horse Flick who won the toss and elected to bat. The Cougars were bowled out for 161 after 55 at the Korumburra showjumping event on Saturday. overs, Shane Moore top scoring with 66. Matt Cozzio took 6/44 off his 16 overs. Phillip Island played Wonthaggi, who won the toss and sent Phillip Island in to bat. Daniel McCausland top scored for Phillip Island with 28, as they were bowled out for 68 in the 37th over. Sean Roche was the stand out bowler for Wonthaggi, taking 4/24 off his 16 overs. Wonthaggi had 25 overs to bat, and fell to 4/39. Mark Forrest took three early wickets to finish with 3/10 off his eight overs.

• Central Gippsland Cricket

Mirboo North take out Latrobe MIRBOO North took out the win over the bowlers taking a fine 6/26 to rip the heart out middle order. Latrobe in Round 6 of Central Gippsland of Latrobe’s In Mirboo North’s second dig Hamaiz MahCricket. mood was the star bat with 63 with Phoenix and Mirboo North 157 and 167 defeated Latrobe 106 and 0/84. Latrobe was hoping on day two to make Mirboo North capitulate in its second innings and go for the win however the Tigers were up to the task and batted long enough to deny Latrobe time to smash out a win. Earlier Mirboo North had Latrobe all out for 106 with Rob Phoenix the hero of

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 5 - November 18 & 25 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Glen Alvie OMK Inverloch Kilcunda Bass

Cowes Kor Turf SP 1 McMahon

T. Rogers C. Salmon G. Laird G. Goss

Grade A2 MDU Foster Imperials Koon L/RSL

v v v v

Poowong Loch Nerrena Won Miners Bye

Meeniyan FGC Leon Turf

L. White A. Jordan M. Heenan

Grade B1 Koon L/RSL OMK Nerrena Kilcunda Bass

v v v v

Phillip Island MDU Town Won Club

Koon Outtrim Meen Bass 1

N. Grabham N. Barnes I. Richards A. Stride

Grade B2 Won Miners Inverloch Poowong Loch Imperials

v v v v

Glen Alvie Foster Korumburra Bye

WFG Inv Turf Loch

K. Scrimshaw N. Graydon I. Thomas

Grade C1 Won Club OMK Phillip Island MDU

v v v v

Korumburra Nerrena Town Inverloch

WSC Digger Pk Rhyll Dumbalk

B. Bek V. Baskerville G. Wyatt A. Lester

Grade C2 Glen Alvie Won Club Poowong Loch Korumburra

v v v v

Kilcunda Bass Phillip Island OMK Koon L/RSL

Glen Alvie Dalyston Poowong KSC

L. O’Brien TBA J. Schelling G.Wightman

Grade A1 Phillip Island Korumburra Town Won Club

If any player from teams having the bye would like to umpire this round call Geoff Wyatt on 0413 081 136 * All grounds subject to availability of turf pitches

Shane Peters hitting 20 apiece. Latrobe went out for some batting practice and both openers, Zomer 52 not out and Aitken 30 not out pushed the score to 0/86 at the close but Mirboo North took out the bulk of the points for the win. In the seconds, Yallourn 139 defeated Mirboo North 94 The thirds game saw Mirboo North 7/150 de- Plenty of action: from left, Inverloch’s Amity McInnes, Sophie Phipps, Trinity McInnes feat Yallourn 107 with Robert Hussey top scoring and Sale’s Hannah Lamb had a prime position to watch Korumburra’s annual showjumping with 71 for the Tigers and Joshua Hussey claim- event on Saturday. ing 5/24 for the victors.

Country week teams selected GCL U16’s game against Bairnsdale was to be held on Sunday.

Unfortunately, Bairnsdale forfeited this game. The Leongatha and District Cricket Association was very disappointed it was not notified of the forfeiture prior to the players and umpires arriving. The association, if they win the game this week against Traralgon, are an outside chance of making the final. Leongatha and District Cricket Association Junior Country Week teams have been announced for January 1 to January 5 to be held in Leongatha. The teams selected: U15s: coach Warren Williams, Mark Dobbie manager, Josh Williams (capt) (Inverloch), Ned Hanily (Town), Evan Allaway (Korumburra), Heath Dobbie (Club), Jacob Wrigley (Korumburra), Jacob Strickland (Inverloch/Glen Alvie), Callum Buckland (Koonwarra RSL), Jack Collins (Nerrena), Tyce Kleverkamp (Phillip Island), Shaun Tessari (Club), Joel Cuman (OMK), Hayden Fincher (Club), and emergency Stu Beaumont (Club). The U14 team: Jareth Hume coach, team manager John Manicaro, Darcy Hume (Town) joint captain, Ethan Lamers (OMK) joint captain, Jacob Whiteside (Korumburra), Tom Crocker (Korumburra), Billy Manicaro (Koonwarra RSL) Tom Niven (Phillip Island), Tyson Twite (Poowong Loch/Glen Alvie), Noah Fixter (Town), Tom Hanily (Town), Lachie Gill (Town) Jack Butcher (Inverloch), Harry Hoekstra (Koonwarra RSL) Oscar Kenter (Phillip Island) and emergency Stu Beaumont (Club).

Cleared: Mirboo North’s Charlie Chila and her horse Sportsnight competed in the 1.20m Table C class at Korumburra’s showjumping event on Saturday.

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Shark streak continues PHILLIP Island continued its hot streak, making 8/296 against Koonwarra/LRSL.

Following on from an epic win in the season’s first two day match, the Sharks rolled into day one of this round’s two day match confident. Connor Epifano well and truly put Phillip Island on the scoreboard when he made 40 runs. However, it was Jack Keating that secured the win. Batting fifth, Keating accumulated 99 runs. Bowler Brock Hastings stopped him from getting to triple digits.

Hastings took 3/41, and Brendon Tomada took 4/83. Koonwarra/LRSL will need to bring its A game to day two this Saturday. Coming up against Kilcunda Bass, Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club accumulated a total of 208. Bowler Daniel Bettles of Kilcunda Bass was quick to knock down the top order, and ultimately took out 6/42 off his 20 overs. Heading towards the end of the innings, Drew Herbert worked his magic and kept the Workers in the game, making 66 runs. Ian Barnes and Rob Geyer also performed well

for the Workers, making 30 and 32 runs respectively. Kilcunda Bass will have its chance at the points this weekend. MDU will continue to defend its total of 198 against OMK this Saturday. Opening batsmen Mark Le Page (16 runs) and Steven Arnup (11 runs) got the ball rolling, and were followed up by top scorers captain Wayne Prosser and Michael Olden, who made 37 and 41 runs respectively. Cooper Cary and Paul Vine helped give the innings a strong finish, making 21 and 33 runs respectively.

Impressed: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent visited the new Digger Park cricket ground. He is pictured with Gary Adams and Neil Grabham.

Dream come true for OMK A LOT can be achieved when a group of people put their support into a project and they receive financial support as well.

A great example of this is the new cricket ground that has been built from scratch by the members of the Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak Cricket Club. Visiting it recently was McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, who was amazed at what had been achieved by the local OMK community. Two years ago, the OMK club decided to see if it could build a brand new cricket ground for its teams to play on. This would save it from having to play games thoughout the district as it only had one home ground at Outtrim but four senior teams playing each Saturday. A lot of people thought it was a crazy idea as it would be expensive, difficult to get permission and really “a pipe dream”. However a group of OMK people thought no, we can do this. It involved a lot of work, getting permits from various government bodies, quotes from local suppliers, and looking for possible sites. The biggest worry was the project may be too expensive with people saying it would cost a fortune, and be beyond the reach of a local club trying to do it. Nevertheless, the decision was made to go ahead.

One of the big things to help was when some financial support was provided. Chiefly among this was Mr Broadbent and the Stronger Communities Program. Recognising this to be a great community inspired project $15,000 was granted. Along with $10,000 from the South Gippsland Shire’s community grants, it meant things could start rolling. It wasn’t all smooth sailing when the original location selected had to be changed when the permit was withdrawn. Not to be beaten, a site was eventually found and with the kind support of the Lamers’ family, the new cricket ground could start to be built. Local contractors levelled the ground to make the oval and construct an entrance off Leongatha South – Outtrim road. Then it was down to the OMK members to plant grass, lay a surface on the new concrete wicket, put up fencing. A lot of work but it has all come together in the new Digger Park a cricket ground for use by the OMK Cricket Club. Things are still happening; a converted shipping container is the clubrooms, a portable toilet, rope boundaries, and there is still more to do. Shading to be erected, picnic tables, and playground. But Digger Park has happened with cricket games being played each Saturday in a genuine country setting out amongst the paddocks. It’s cricket back to its community roots.

The pressure was on with OMK bowlers Rhys Dixon and Thomas Eustace claiming two wickets each. Justin Greenwood entered at the end of the innings and finished it off, taking 4/47. MDU finished its innings after 57.5 overs, giving OMK time to kick start its innings. Ethan Lamers made eight runs and Russell White made 23 runs. MDU bowler Ben Cantwell claimed one of the wickets, leaving OMK at 1/34. Town came face to face with Nerrena on Saturday. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Town made a steady start to the innings. Warren Turner was the star of the show, making 58 runs. Nerrena’s Charlie Dougherty had a day out, picking off four wickets. Town was all out for 172 after 67 overs. Nerrena was given the opportunity to open its innings. Opening partnership Ashley Harrison and Hayden Funnell made four and 10 runs respectively. While Funnell was not out at the end of the day, Harrison was bowled by Town’s Ashley Hickey. Town will defend its total this Saturday. OMK v MDU 1st innings MDU M. LePage c. N. Creed b. J. Lamers .................... 16 S. Arnup c. J. Paterson b. R. Dixon ..................... 11 W. Prosser c. R. White b. R. Dixon ..................... 37 M. Olden b. T. Eustace ....... 41 D. Thomas b. T. Eustace ...... 6 P. Allen lbw. b. J. Greenwood ............. 10 M. Hoober c. J. Paterson b. J. Greenwood ............... 4 C. Cary lbw. b. J. Greenwood ............. 21 P. Vine n.o. ......................... 33 B. Cantwell lbw. b. D. McMeekin ............... 0 S. Benra b. J. Greenwood..... 2 Extras ................................ 11 Total ................................. 192 Bowling: R. Dixon 2/47,

In form: Phillip Island’s Lachlan Cleeland had a 33 run stint against Koonwarra/LRSL on Saturday. Photos by Mark Drury. Right, Strong start: Liam Keating opened Phillip Island’s impressive innings with Connor Epifano (not pictured). J. Lamers 1/16, R. White 0/32, D. McMeekin 1/22, T. Eustace 2/21, J. Greenwood 4/47. 1st innings OMK E. Lamers c. D. Thomas b. B. Cantwell .................. 8 R. White n.o. ...................... 23 J. Lamers n.o. ....................... 0 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................ 1/34 Bowling: P. Vine 0/8, C. Cary 0/12, S. Benra 0/4, M. Olden 0/6, S. Arnup 0/3, B. Cantwell 1/1. KOONWARRA L/RSL v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island C. Epifano c. K. Thorne b. B. Tomada .................. 40 L. Keating c. M. Wilson b. J. Pickersgill ............... 16 L. Cleeland c. M. Wilson b. B. Tomada .................. 33 B. Insall b. B. Tomada........ 15 J. Keating c. B. Tomada

b. B. Hastings ................. 99 A. Finlayson lbw. b. B. Tomada .................. 25 J. Black b. B. Hastings ....... 24 S. Boyack c. A. Stanley b. B. Hastings ................... 6 C. Wilson n.o...................... 13 R. Nixon n.o. ........................ 0 Extras ................................ 25 Total .......................8/296 (cc) Bowling: B. Hastings 3/41, J. Pickersgill 1/45, A. Drury 0/39, D. Clark 0/12, B. Tomada 4/83, J. Moore 0/63. NERRENA v TOWN 1st innings Town J. Pouw c. J. Beckwith b. C. Dougherty .............. 13 T. Cashin c. R. Baudinette b. C. Dougherty ................ 0 N. Hodges lbw. b. B. Croatto ................... 20 A. Hickey c. H. Funnell ....... 3 N. Fixter c. H. Funnell ......... 0 S. Fixter c. A. Hamilton ....... 9

W. Turner c. R. Baudinette b. J. Beckwith................. 58 D. Goss b. C. Baudinette...... 7 L. Hickey c. C. Dougherty b. C. Baudinette................ 2 R. Edwards b. C. Dougherty .............. 29 L. Kleinert n.o. ..................... 9 Extras ................................ 26 Total ................................. 176 Bowling: C. Dougherty 4/52, J. Beckwith 1/44, B. Croatto 1/7, J. Kelly 2/12, C. Baudinette 2/22, S. Murphy 0/14, S. Helms 0/19. 2nd innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. D. Goss b. A. Hickey ..................... 4 H. Funnell n.o. ................... 10 Extras .................................. 0 Total .........................1/16 (cc) Bowling: A. Hickey 1/11, W. Turner 0/5. KILCUNDA BASS v WON CLUB

1st innings Won Club M. Davey lbw. b. D. Bettles.................... 15 J. Schulz b. D. Bettles .......... 8 L. Sawyer c. R. Duff b. A. McBride................... 4 L. McLean c. R. Gardiner b. D. Bettles...................... 0 I. Barnes c. R. Gardiner b. D. Bettles.................... 30 J. Brann c&b. S. Tapscott ... 20 R. Geyer c. S. Tapscott b. D. Bettles.................... 32 D. Herbert n.o. ................... 66 J. Wade c. R. Duff b. D. Bettles...................... 6 B. Evans c. S. Tapscott b. H. Grace ..................... 13 N. Dobbie r.o. ....................... 2 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 208 Bowling: D. Bettles 6/42, A. McBride 1/58, S. Tapscott 1/29, H. Grace 1/39, R. Duff 0/32.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Miners go head to head with Glen Alvie WONTHAGGI Miners will be under pressure to defend a total of 125 against ladder leader Glen Alvie this Saturday.

Starting the two day match last weekend, the Miners opted to bat first. Rohan Todd immediately put the Miners on the scoreboard with 45 runs before he was bowled by Ben McRae. This stint gave Glen Alvie time to warm up and – aside from a further 23 runs from Sam Farrington – little else salvaged the Miners’ campaign. McRae and Josh Thomas took out three wickets each, hurting the Miners’ game. The Miners ended the innings after 39.5 overs. Glen Alvie stepped in to bat, and will continue its run this weekend. Captain Stuart Lowe put 32 runs on the board.

Rohan Slade and Jy Hull made 11 and 15 runs respectively and were not out. Two wickets were taken by Geoff Peters. Glen Alvie finished off with 2/64. Poowong Loch made 7/110 against Korumburra on Saturday. Said Magnusson contributed 17 early runs, and the top scorer for the day was captain Brad Hall with 35 not out. He was bowled by Michael Patching. Aaron Brinksma was Korumburra’s star bowler, taking 3/16 off eight overs. Korumburra will have a chance to claim the points this weekend. Foster will be working hard to defend a total of 110 against Inverloch on Saturday. A slow start from Foster resulted in a 41 run stint from Paul Jervies midway through the batting order. Jervies was bowled by Warren Williams.

Williams took out three wickets and John Bowring claimed four. Poowong ended its innings after 41.5 overs. Inverloch opened its innings with Williams making 37 not out, Aaron Brayley making 14, and Clayton Fisher making 11. Two wickets were taken out by Foster’s Geoff Tanner. Inverloch had accumulated 3/72 at the end of the day. The Imperials had the bye this round. INVERLOCH v FOSTER 1st innings Foster R. Dower b. J. Bowring ....... 3 W. Davy b. J. Bowring ......... 5 J. Pilkington c. A. Mujtaba b. C. Fisher ..................... 15 J. Prain b. J. Bowring ........... 1 D. O’Keefe c. D. Cashin b. J. Williams.................. 15 P. Jervies c. J. Courtenay b. W. Williams ................ 41 A. Starret b. A. Mujtaba ....... 6 G. Tanner n.o. ....................... 6 S. Embuldeniya c. A. Mujtaba b. W. Williams .................. 0 S. Roffey b. J. Bowring ...... 10

L. Lidstone b. W. Williams .. 1 Extras .................................. 7 Total ................................. 110 Bowling: C. Fisher 1/18, J. Bowring 4/24, J. Courtenay 0/17, A. Mujtaba 1/9, J. Williams 1/26, W. Williams 3/13. 1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher b. G. Tanner ........ 11 A. Brayley b. A. Starret...... 14 W. Stewart c&b. G. Tanner .. 0 W. Williams n.o. ................. 37 J. Williams n.o...................... 2 Extras .................................. 8 Total ................................ 3/72 Bowling: P. Jervies 0/23, D. O’Keefe 0/26, G. Tanner 2/20, A. Starret 1/3. WON MINERS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Won Miners R. Todd c. D. Tiziani b. B. McRae ................... 45 G. Peters b. J. Thomas.......... 0 J. Aitken b. D. Gilbert .......... 6 S. Farrington c&b. B. McRae .............. 23 W. Chapman c. S. Lowe b. J. Thomas ..................... 6 F. Andrighetto r.o. ................ 2 J. Nelson c. B. Cox b. B. McRae ..................... 0 A. Zanella b. P. Roberts ..... 10 S. Ivekovic c&b. J. Thomas ... 0 P. Loos n.o. ......................... 11 G. Peters lbw. b. D. Gilbert .. 0 Extras ................................ 22 Total ................................. 125

Bowling: J. Thomas 3/31, D. Gilbert 2/14, B. Cox 0/21, W. Luke 0/21, B. McRae 3/22, P. Roberts 1/9. 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Lowe lbw. b. G. Peters ... 32 R. Slade n.o. ....................... 11 J. Tiziani lbw. b. G. Peters ... 0 J. Hull n.o. .......................... 15 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................ 2/64 Bowling: R. Todd 0/8, W. Chapman 0/19, G. Peters 2/16, J. Aitken 0/8, J. Nelson 0/6, P. Loos 0/0, S. Ivekovic 0/5. POOWONG LOCH v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Poowong Loch S. Magnusson c. M. Patching b. D. Scott ...................... 17 M. Allen c. M. Patching b. A. Brinksma ................. 7 T. Allen b. A. Brinksma........ 3 B. Hall n.o. ......................... 35 J. Hibbs b. M. Patching ........ 6 B. Knight c. N. Arney b. A. Brinksma ................. 4 B. Nicholls c. N. Leppin b. H. McNeill ................... 0 J. Patullo r.o.......................... 3 G. Birnie n.o....................... 12 Extras ................................ 23 Total ....................... 7/110 (cc) Bowling: E. Allaway 0/27, M. Patching 1/17, H. McNeill 1/10, A. Brinksma 3/16, D. Scott 1/11, B. Kerr 0/8, J. Celebrine 0/14.

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Run feast for Wonthaggi Club THERE was no mercy shown on cellar dwellers Kilcunda Bass as Wonthaggi Club went on a run rampage on Saturday in day one of A1 Round Six cricket.

Club scored 9/349 with plenty of bats getting amongst it including David Britt 39, Mitchell Thomas 41, Ryan Thomas 74, Daniel Turton 93 and

Mark McCall not out 32. OMK scored a very competitive 8/236 against Korumburra. Daniel Mock and Callum Honeyman scored a 114 run partnership; Mock finishing with 82 and Honeyman 60. Shane Dole again was the key wicket taker for the Cobras claiming 3/46. Glen Alvie is on the back foot against Phillip Island after scoring just 153; Daniel Diwell 37 and Daniel Hales 26 scoring the most runs.

Matthew Dennerley 3/26 and Charith Keerthisinghe 3/35 shared the spoils. Walter Taberner smashed 118 run out at Scorpion Park against Town to set up the Stingrays score of 7/247. The best partnership of 74 was shared between Taberner and Kit Rotthier who hit 28. Town’s Yashas Alwis claimed 2/40; the wickets of Rankin and Rotthier. KORUMBURRA v OMK 1st innings OMK

T. Wyatt c. A. Balfour b. T. Richards ................. 20 A. Rose c. T. Richards b. S. Checkley .................. 8 C. Honeyman c&b. D. Wyhoon ............ 60 D. Mock c. I. Osman b. T. Richards ................. 82 J. Van Rooye lbw. b. S. Dole........................ 11 D. Lloyd lbw. b. S. Checkley .................. 0 N. Cant lbw. b. S. Dole ........ 9 P. Dell c. M. Olden b. S. Dole........................ 24 J. Cochrane n.o................... 12 N. Besley n.o. ....................... 1 Extras .................................. 9 Total .......................8/236 (cc) Bowling: T. Richards

2/55, S. Checkley 2/75, S. Dole 3/46, M. Olden 0/20, I. Osman 0/20, D. Wyhoon 1/11. PHILLIP ISLAND v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie J. Smith r.o. .......................... 4 S. Smith c. J. Watts b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 21 P. Palmer c. B. Christopher b. M. Dennerley ............. 14 A. Hamilton c. C. Keerthisinghe b. M. Dennerley ............... 0 D. Diwell b. M. Dennerley .. 37 M. Heeps lbw. b. S. Kirton... 6 D. Hales c. J. Asbury b. J. Watts ....................... 26 S. Watson stp. G. Selby

b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 5 J. Hales c. J. Watts b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 10 J. Minahan n.o. ................... 12 T. Smith r.o. .......................... 1 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 153 Bowling: S. Kirton 1/22, B. Christopher 0/26, M. Dennerley 3/26, C. Keerthisinghe 3/35, J. Watts 1/38. TOWN v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch B. Debono r.o. .................... 28 W. Rankin b. Y. Alwis .......... 4 N. Brayley ret. hurt .............. 3 D. Newman c. J. Hume b. M. Madusanka............ 32 W. Taberner r.o. ................ 118 T. McQualter c. J. Hume

b. M. Davies ..................... 9 K. Rotthier c. J. Schelling b. Y. Alwis ...................... 28 L. Rankin c. J. Hume b. S. Clark ...................... 14 E. Cousins n.o. ..................... 7 L. Anderson n.o. ................... 1 Extras .................................. 3 Total .......................7/247 (cc) Bowling: J. Hume 0/9, Y. Alwis 2/40, M. Madusanka 1/92, D. Hume 0/11, S. Clark 0/18, M. Davies 1/19, S. Browne 1/50, N. Hanily 0/6. WON CLUB v KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Won Club D. Britt b. A. Donohue ....... 39 S. Huitema b. M. Gill ........... 7 M. Thomas c. J. Hewison

b. C. Davidson................ 41 R. Thomas c. J. Hewison b. C. Peckett ................... 74 J. Sheerin c. M. Khan b. S. Leman .................... 11 J. Sheerin b. S. Leman ....... 13 J. Wallace c. J. Tregear b. A. Donohue ................ 10 D. Turton c. A. Larcombe b. C. Peckett ................... 93 A. Geyer r.o. ......................... 0 M. McCall n.o. ................... 32 Z. Macdermid n.o............... 11 Extras ................................ 18 Total .......................9/349 (cc) Bowling: M. Gill 1/61, S. Leman 2/39, C. Peckett 2/69, C. Davidson 1/48, A. Donohue 2/54, J. Hewison 0/45, J. Mahood 0/24.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Red Caps set up with Wightman’s 144 NERRENA is in a after Tim Wight- of 9/316. His dominating perforcommanding posi- man scored 144 in mance included 16 fours tion against Foster the Red Caps total and two sixes. Damien

Gotcha: Imperials’ keeper Troy Williams appeals successfully for a catch after Mark Lafferty found the edge of Paul Nelson’s bat.

Symmons wacked eight 4’s in his 49 as Nerrena went after quick runs. Zac Trease 38 and Nathan Trotto 33 not out kept up the momentum with Nerrena completely in charge. Imperials will be looking to bounce back from its last round defeat after containing Wonthaggi Miners to 174. Cameron Thomas 45 and Blake Andrighetto 25 scored an opening 51 with Nelson 27 and Jayden Loos 25 making sure of a competitive total. It was a good effort by the Imps with the ball with Mark Lafferty bowling well claiming 6/61. One of his wickets was a great catch by gloveman Troy Williams who was up to the stumps, catching Paul Nelson who had got himself set on 27. Not only that Lafferty claimed the wickets of all other high scoring bats in the two openers and Loos. In the other match MDU 144 will find it tough to defend this total against ladder leaders Poowong Loch which is already 1/74 at stumps and set to bat into a big total. For MDU its best was Cameron Olden with 29 closely followed by Matt Martin with 27. Poowong Loch’s Jacob Bardwell with 3/38 and Alan Jenkins 3/41 were the main wicket takers. The Bardwells hit plenty of runs for Poowong Loch opening and, despite Jacob’s wicket

Containing: Luke Rogers, Imperials, sent down 12 overs and despite not claiming a wicket was tight, conceding only 26 runs. Photos by Mark Drury. gone on 26, the other bats look set to take advantage. Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL is enjoying a bye this round. MDU v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. A. Bardwell b. A. Jenkins ..................... 2 G. Webster b. D. Fawcett ..... 3 T. Harris c. A. Bardwell b. A. Jenkins ................... 20 D. Matthews c. A. Bardwell b. M. Loader..................... 6 C. Hoober c. A. Bardwell b. B. Monson .................. 20 M. Martin c. W. Pollock b. J. Bardwell ................. 27 C. Olden c&b. A. Jenkins... 29 B. Thorson stp. A. Bardwell b. J. Bardwell ................. 18 T. Sinclair n.o. .................... 10 C. Harris b. B. Monson ........ 0

M. Cantwell lbw. b. J. Bardwell ................... 0 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................. 144 Bowling: A. Jenkins 3/41, D. Fawcett 1/19, M. Loader 1/23, B. Monson 2/11, J. Bardwell 3/38, R. Greaves 0/10. 1st innings Poowong Loch A. Bardwell n.o. ................. 26 J. Bardwell c. T. Sinclair b. C. Harris ..................... 36 W. Pollock n.o. ................... 11 Extras .................................. 1 Total ................................ 1/74 Bowling: B. Thorson 0/17, D. Mathews 0/17, T. Harris 0/16, C. Harris 1/14, C. Hoober 0/4, M. Martin 0/6. FOSTER v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena D. Baldi c. J. Weston b. J. Sparkes ................... 12

D. Trotman r.o. ..................... 2 T. Wightman c. J. Staley b. H. Griggs .................. 144 J. Hoy c. M. Lynch b. J. Sparkes ..................... 0 D. Symmons c. M. Jones b. H. Griggs .................... 49 P. Matheson c. M. Lynch b. J. Chaseling .................. 0 C. Salmon lbw. b. J. Staley .. 9 Z. Trease c. G. Watkins b. J. Sparkes ................... 38 A. Trotto c&b. H. Griggs ... 17 N. Trotto n.o. ...................... 33 J. Trease n.o.......................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total ........................ 9/316 cc) Bowling: F. Griggs 0/5, N. Clarke 0/90, J. Sparkes 3/50, J. Weston 0/47, H. Griggs 3/78, J. Chaseling 1/30, J. Staley 1/12. IMPERIALS v WON MINERS

1st innings Won Miners C. Thomas c. R. Higgins b. M. Lafferty ................. 45 B. Andrighetto c. Z. Price b. M. Lafferty ................. 25 D. Loos b. M. Lafferty ......... 8 P. Nelson c. T. Williams b. M. Lafferty ................. 27 J. Andrighetto c. M. Lafferty b. Z. Price ....................... 19 J. Honeysett b. M. Lafferty .. 4 A. Honeysett b. Z. Price ....... 0 C. Honeysett c. J. Ginnane b. Z. Price ....................... 10 J. Piasente c. G. Sauvarin b. Z. Price ......................... 0 J. Loos b. M. Lafferty ........ 25 M. Martin n.o. ...................... 7 Extras .................................. 4 Total ................................. 174 Bowling: J. Ginnane 0/14, D. Crawley 0/10, Z. Price 4/47, M. Lafferty 6/61, L. Rogers 0/26, M. Elliott 0/13.

Long road to AFL glory THE dreams of many footballers are on the line as they train hard to be included in the Gippsland Power Under 16 and 18 teams in 2018.

Upskilling: Gippsland Power Under 16’s coach Rhett McLennan puts the Power squad members from South Gippsland through their paces.

To get into the final squad the South Gippsland contingent must survive three player cuts and a series of matches when the list will be cut further in late February/early March. In the meantime the South Gippsland contingent, comprising clubs from Phillip Island through to Toora is training three nights a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Leongatha, in an effort to make it to the next level. Last week Gippsland Power Under 16 coach Rhett McLennan was taking training and commented the boys were working really well together and showing great potential. The first practice matches take place on December 8 and 9 after which the first player cut will take place. There are five satellite groups across Gippsland. If you are lucky enough to make the Power Under 18 side for season 2018 your prospects of being picked

Hot work: despite the heat these boys from the South Gippsland area are training now to try to break in to the Gippsland Power Under 16 and 18 teams as they train in Leongatha. up by an AFL club are still slim at under a 5 percent chance but it has got to start somewhere!

The coach of Under 18 side is former AFL player Leigh Brown who is in his fifth year.

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Coaches in place: MDU coaches for 2018, from left, Mark Cantwell, thirds, Sam Turner, reserves, Steve Wright, seniors, club president Jason Harris, A Grade Ebony Best, B Grade Mel Harris and C Grade Nat Rayson.

MDU upbeat about season ahead

Sea Eagle pride: premiership coach Ben Soumilas has signed on for another year at Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club. Under Soumilas’ leadership, the Sea Eagles won the

when the club is probably near MDU Football Netball the bottom as far as the football 2017 premiership. The coach was supported throughout the season by his children Daisy, Club held a meet the side is concerned but for me, Billy, Fred, Jim and Joe, pictured with the premiership cup. coaches day on Sunday, there’s only one way to go and the highlight being the that’s up.” Judging by the vibe and comwelcoming of new senior munity atmosphere at the club’s football coach, former meet the coach day, that’s a feelSydney Swans player ing which is already becoming infectious at the club. Steve Wright. The netballers too have a The club also welcomed spring in their step and head coach Steve’s son Josh who will slot into Ebony Best told The Star the girls the senior line-up after playing the were aiming high and hoping to PREMIERSHIP coach Ben Soumilas season, they were runners up in the 2016 premiership. last season at Murrumbeena in the win all seven this year. will coach Inverloch Kongwak Football Soumilas said he believed it wouldn’t take long to reSouthern Football League. “You have got to go in with that Netball Club’s Senior side for the sixth build their strength. Steve coached MurrumKeeping the club together as a united front – not sort of mindset that you can do even beena for three seasons with consecutive year in 2018. just as individual teams – has also helped the club better the next year,” she said. two runners-up to his name, this When Soumilas first arrived at the Sea Eagles’ grow. This season, the club continued to have joint home ground, he had a five year plan to develop the trainings with the footballers and netballers, and also team’s skill and bring home a flag. held a joint training camp. The team nearly pulled it off in four years, losing “Everyone is different but we all have one thing in to Fish Creek in the 2016 grand final. The boys came common – blue, white and gold. We need to continue out stronger in 2017 and celebrated a massive win over showing support for each other,” Soumilas said. new rival Cora Lynn, proving that Soumilas had InOn top of this, the club developed its own hashtag verloch Kongwak Football Netball Club heading in the – #extras – to encourage each other to keep up their right direction. health and fitness outside of game day. Whilst winning this year’s premiership in the newly “There was the expectation to have a new level of formed West Gippsland Football Netball League was professionalism, and for players to show evidence of an enormous feat for the coach and his team, Soumilas their extra fitness trainings, and it just snowballed from has made many achievements during his time at the there. It was completely the initiative of the players,” club. Soumilas said. Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club is well “Everyone gets on the Facebook page and posts known for its exceptional club culture under Soumilas’ their extras. What’s best is you can see that the girls leadership. work just as hard and are just as competitive. It’s Soumilas is also a firm believer in training young great because the young players get to see it and it local footballers, which will largely be the crux of his sets the standard. It’s just another example of our 2018 season campaign. club culture.” “We really want to drive that good club culture, not Soumilas said he enjoyed the West Gippsland Footpay for a good Senior side. We have a couple of players ball Netball League Competition, and the new chalthat are still underage that show a lot of potential, and lenges it delivered. we want to try to give them the opportunity to play in “I was the coach of Garfield’s Seniors in 2004 and we won the premiership, so it was good to be back at New blood: MDU had a big day on Sunday as club president Jason Harris, right, welcomed Senior games,” he said. “There’s also a good dozen from this season who the old stomping ground,” he said. Josh Wright, left, and his father and coach Steve Wright to the club. have established their spot in the Seniors.” “We played against some really good clubs. We Soumilas said building on the skills of younger played Cora Lynn four times and struck up the beginplayers will also help Inverloch Kongwak develop a ning of a healthy rivalry. It was good to go across with strong Reserves side. some old rivals as well. We have a mutual respect for “It’s not just about the Seniors. We want to make Dalyston and we didn’t want to lose that connection.” our Reserves as strong as possible so its attractive for Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club’s preyoung players to want to play for either side,” he said. season will kick off with a few sessions before ChristAlthough the Reserves didn’t do quite as well this mas, after which intensive training will begin. year being runner-up to Chelsea Heights. The Demons have really gone on the front foot in the hope of lifting its football stocks while the netballers, after claiming an amazing four flags, will be trying to go at least one better. MDU has appointed all senior football and netball coaches and is already talking to a number of footballers interested in seeing the Demons coming back up the ladder. Coach Wright was under no misconceptions that this year will be challenging. “Let’s face it I am coming in

Soumilas returns for sixth season

Hillberg back with Giants

AARON Hillberg will return to the Korumburra Bena Giants for season 2018 it was announced by the club on Saturday, November 18. Hillberg played his junior football at the Giants and took out its 2012 Senior best and fairest before leaving to further enhance his career in the Gippsland Football League.

He has played in the last three Leongatha football senior grand finals and cracked it for a premiership under coach Beau Vernon in the memorable 2017 Grand Final against Maffra by just one behind. The Giants have had a few seasons in the outer on the footy field but with Hillberg back it could set the club up for a much improved showing.

Giant move: Aaron Hillberg will play football for Korumburra Bena in 2018.

Mackie back for another year MAL Mackie was re-elected president at Leongatha Football Netball Club’s Annual General Meeting last Wednesday, November 15.

Despite the small turnout Allister Fixter took the chair for elections, in the process congratulating Mal and the whole team for a fantastic season in which the senior football team claimed the flag. The club reappointed Rob Van Rooye as secretary while it will be looking for a new treasurer with

Trevor Walder stepping down. The finances are looking strong with the club continuing with improvements which will include the bar area in the rooms. Player recruitment was discussed with a few departures including Zac Vernon (Noosa), Aaron Coyle, Aaron Hillberg to Korumburra Bena and Joel Sinclair (retirement due to injuries). The club has spoken to a number of prospective players and has already retained a lot of the core of last year’s premiership side.

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Showjumping wows in Korumburra K O R U M B U R R A’ s annual showjumping event attracted riders of the highest calibre on the weekend.

mat and range of classes, and love the relaxed atmosphere in Korumburra. “Unlike at (agricultural) shows, there’s nothing else going on that can cause distrac-

tion, so its s quiet event. It’s a good opportunity to bring your young horses out,” she said. “It’s also something different for people to come along and watch.”

All proceeds from the event goes towards proving the event next year. The event is run every year by small, dedicated group as part of the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society.

With 750 registrations, it was one of the biggest local showjumping events. The event catered for big interstate riders, as well as the incredible local talent. “We started this event back in 2010 and it keeps getting bigger,” organiser Vivienne Carfrae said. “We really benefit from our spot on the calendar and the community benefits from the amount of people who stop in the town.” Running from 8am until 6pm on both days over the weekend, competitors and spectators alike enjoyed the action. Vivienne said riders are attracted to the Korumburra Watching on: from left, Leongatha’s Lisa Browning on horse because they prefer to jump Nibbles enjoyed the annual showjumping event at Korumburra, on the grass, the well run for- Competitor: Nyora’s Emily Hill and Marena Comet showcased their form at Korumburra’s

organised by Vivienne Carfrae.

showjumping event on Saturday.