The Great Southern Star - November 28, 2017 by The Great Southern Star

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Off and racing Race season starts: from left, Kirsti Hayward, Bec Stock, Jac Tester and Taylor Sinclair from Phillip Island enjoyed a lovely day out together, under the shade of the huge elm trees while watching the Woolamai Races on Saturday. Read more on page 55.

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DAIRY DRAIN MG refuses to clarify whether job losses are linked to Saputo sale

By Sarah Vella MURRAY Goulburn has refused to state whether the cutting of jobs from its factories – including 52 from Leongatha – was a condition of the company’s likely sale to Canadian milk giant Saputo.

The Star asked that very question of a MG spokesperson last week. He replied, “I will leave it there”. The job cuts came just days after Saputo chief Lino Saputo Junior told The Star employees at the Leongatha factory could remain confident the factory would continue to operate under current More efficient: Murray Goulburn’s latest round of cost cutting measures will see 52 work- conditions. ers at the Leongatha factory lose their jobs. The Star also put that pledge to the MG

spokesperson, who responded Mr Saputo would have been referring to once the company takes control. The Star attempted to contact Saputo for comment in light of news of the jobs cuts last Tuesday, November 21, as MG battles with reduced milk intake. The Leongatha factory took the brunt of the latest round of redundancies, following MG’s recent commercial review. Of milk losses, the MG spokesperson said, “This has impacted UHT and cream volumes at Leongatha and facilitated a five day a week operation across all retail lines. “Redundancies have previously occurred at other sites as MG has aligned its operations with milk intake.” Continued on page 3.

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MG JOB LOSSES HIT LEONGATHA Job cuts to hurt economy, community THE loss of 52 jobs at Murray Goulburn’s Leongatha factory stands to hurt the town’s economic and social fabric.

The cuts potentially equate to 52 families being without an income and could prompt them to leave the district to seek new work, affecting school enrolments and community group membership, and resulting in less money being spent at local businesses. Many local companies also service the factory and it remains to be seen if they will be affected also. Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams said, “Fiftytwo job losses is one percent of Leongatha’s population. The milk has to go somewhere so hopefully those people can find work in the in- • South Gippsland dustry elsewhere. Shire Council “The dairy industry mayor Cr Lorraine is the backbone of South Brunt. Gippsland and the farms aren’t going anywhere.” South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said council was sympathetic to anyone who lost their job. “We can only hope that possibly the sale to Saputo goes ahead. We have to emphasise the milk production is still there,” she said. Cr Brunt said council would not seek an immediate meeting with Murray Goulburn but council could advocate to the State Government for funding to help offset the impact of the job losses. Cr Meg Edwards suggested Leongatha deserved $19.5 million, based on the $371,000 per job lost in the Latrobe Valley the State Government gave to that community to help minimise the impact of the closure of the Hazelwood power station. During the councillor reports session at last

Wednesday’s South Gippsland Shire Council meeting, Cr Ray Argento said the lost jobs may be reinstated down the track. “It is hoped once the new company Saputo, which looks as though it will be taking over MG, with a 50 percent vote that is required to initiate it, will be looking to up the milk intake and will do so via an increased milk price,” he said. “The 52 positions will have an effect on our local community and where these individuals come from it will have a rippling effect through their communities. “But it is hoped once the increased milk intake of 2.5 billion litres occurs, hopefully, and more milk comes back to the factory, these jobs may be reinstated later down the track.” Leongatha Primary School principal Dot Coghlan confirmed the job losses could affect the school. “I find it very distressing that our students and their families might have to leave our school and the area,” she said. “It’s always difficult for children when they have to leave a school that they and their families are very happy at. “Eventually this could definitely affect our school’s funding • Leongatha and if our enrolments Primary School dropped significantly, principal Dot then staff teaching jobs Coghlan. could be affected. “It’s always upsetting when our families lose their employment as children certainly feel the stress and sadness.” Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the loss of jobs in Leongatha was devastating for those affected. He said the job cuts would be a hit to the town and the South Gippsland economy. “Hopefully these jobs will one day return. Although the loss of the coop was a bitter blow for many dairy farmers and now these workers, the positive mood around the bid by Saputo is cause for optimism,” he said.

MG worker not surprised He said staff were advised of the job cuts last Tuesday morning. He was not surprised to hear about the cuts, considering the downturn in production and lack of milk inflow. “It was pretty obvious something had to happen,” he said. Mr Braithwaite is now weighing up the options for his future at the factory. “I am 60 plus, so there are obviously things to be considered,” he said. Mr Braithwaite said he never felt local management “tried to hide the facts”.

“They are obviously working through the situation. A lot of it is out of its control and I think to its credit, it has been very supportive,” he said.

Dairy drain hits home Continued from page 1. Voluntary redundancies will be offered for most of the 52 roles. In October, MG announced it would cut up to 12 tanker driver positions from its Leongatha factory. MG does not disclose employee numbers per site, however The Star has been informed the Leongatha factory could employ around 240 people – meaning the latest cuts equate to more than a fifth of the workforce. Since dramatically cutting prices in April 2016, Murray Goulburn’s milk supply has fallen from 3.5 billion litres in 2015-16 to a forecast 2 billion litres this season. Of the latest job losses, MG said in a letter to suppliers, “This decision is regrettable but necessary. These actions have been taken to ensure MG can deliver sustainable and competitive returns. “These changes will significantly increase operational efficiency, while enabling us to meet demand for MG dairy products.” The company is now the subject of a $1.3 billion takeover offer from Saputo, which suppliers will vote on in early 2018. Talking to The Star recently, Saputo boss Lino Saputo Junior said his company’s primary intention

would be to increase milk pick up and have factories, including Leongatha, running close to full capacity. He said the company intended to continue UHT production at Leongatha. When asked by The Star if more jobs were likely to go before the sale to Saputo is complete, the MG spokesperson said, “We continually review employee numbers to ensure we are staffed appropriately and efficiently”. A union of MG staff, the National Union of Workers, was contacted for comment.

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Busy year for Prom Country tourism A NEW local food event, a travelling wombat and a photo competition were just some of the key achievements detailed at the Prom Country Regional Tourism Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, November 21 at Prom Country Lodge (Café Max) in Foster.

Prom Country Regional Tourism’s chair, Philip Botte, presented a report of activity for the last 12 months, which included the production of a touring map, visitor guide and shopping guide as well as the facilitation of a new photography competition which attracted more than 100 entries.

The Where’s Wilbur campaign and Local Dish food competition were also well received and are looking at being continued in 2018. Perhaps the most significant development however, was the development of two new town websites (www.visitkorumburra.com.au and www. visitmirboonorth.com.au) which were created

in collaboration with their respective town associations. Industry development activities for 2016/17 included a food industry ‘meet and greet’ and an international marketing information session. “It has been a busy 12 months for Prom Country Regional Tourism and it doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon,” said Mr. Botte. “We have a new driving brochure due out next year and we are looking at further industry development opportunities for businesses. There are a lot of great things ahead.” Election proceedings at the AGM were brief with all candidates elected unopposed. Returning committee members were: Sean Taylor (Promhills Cabins), Marty Thomas (Moo’s at Meeniyan), Brent Moran (Parks Victoria), Cr. Maxine Kiel, Cr. Meg Edwards, and Danielle Todaro (South Gippsland Shire Council). Newly elected representatives were Chris Chapman (Tindoona Cottages) and Sandesh Selvaratnam (Black Cockatoo Cottages). The meeting component ended on a sad note with a farewell to retiring PCRT chair, Philip Botte, who has led Prom Country Regional Tourism for over five years. Philip was thanked for his professional leadership, sound judgement and unwavering support during his time with PCRT and was presented with a bottle of local Pinot Noir. Following the meeting attendees enjoyed a delicious meal, comprising a choice from five mains and desserts, and a presentation from Vic Bradshaw and chef Noel from Prom Country Tourism talk: Victor Bradshaw, Prom Country Lodge, left, with Marty Thomas, Moo’s at Lodge on their upcoming plans for the establishment. Meeniyan.

Fire restrictions to start next Monday Burra supermarket FIRE restrictions are being implemented for South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires from 1am, Monday, December 4.

The restrictions will remain until May 1, 2018 unless stated otherwise. CFA’s assistant chief officer Trevor Owen said, “Following the introduction of the restrictions, no fires can be lit on private land without a permit. “To protect community safety, permits are subject to stringent conditions and can be obtained from your CFA District office. “The community needs to be fire ready, especially those living in high risk areas. Fire restrictions are in place for a reason: to help prevent fires from starting.” Forest Fire Management Victoria’s assistant chief fire officer Chris Stephenson said, “Fire is a natural part of our environment and Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world, with days of extreme fire danger every year.

“Both fire services are well resourced and well prepared to respond to the threat of bushfire, with additional fire fighters, new equipment and an expanded aircraft fleet. “We have consulted with local communities about planning and risk management, working with many to prepare their Local Incident Management Plans.” Mr Stephenson urged people to make preparation for fire a habit so they are not caught unprepared when bushfires strike. “Prepare your property, prepare yourself and prepare your family for fire. Have a fire plan in place and most importantly, practise it,” he said. “It’s up to you to check Fire Danger Ratings every day in summer. These help you know when the conditions are dangerous enough to enact your fire plan. Remember if you can see smoke, you’re leaving it too late. A fire that is miles away could be at your door in minutes.” To find out more about getting ready for the fire season visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 226 226.

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THE path continues to be smoothed for the development of a new supermarket in Korumburra.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to sell land to Michael’s IGA to be included as part of the supermarket and carpark development. The land in question is 155-165 Commercial Street, being the existing the library, art gallery, meeting room and historical society, and 1 King Street. The former Birralee Children’s Centre, at 28 Victoria Street, could be sold later if not required as the site of the Korumburra Community Hub. The hub is set to include the new library, Milpara Community House and other facilities. An interim site for the library is expected to be found in the mean time and yet to be determined. Cr Alyson Skinner, council’s representative on the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation, said the corporation had pledged to retain a library in Korumburra.

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Keep care jobs By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been urged to retain its home care services.

A petition was presented to council last Wednesday, calling on council to rescind its motion to consider transferring home support services to another organisation, and to retain aged and disability staff within council. The petition was signed by 1549 residents of the shire and beyond, and was presented by Cr Andrew McEwen. The petition also contained 23 signatures from the Australian Services Union, the union representing council staff. Council voted for the petition to lay on the table until council considers the future provision of Home and Community Care (HACC) services at a council meeting yet to be determined. In the past, The Star has been told up to 50 council jobs remain uncertain and Cr McEwen said even if jobs were transferred to another organisation, workers’ in-

comes could drop given they would be employed under a lower paid award. Council is yet to make a decision about the future provision of its Home and Community Care services (HACC), leaving the future of staff unclear. Council’s director corporate and community services Faith Page said a decision was unlikely to be made this year. “No decisions have been made as council continues to review options for the future of aged and disability services delivery in the shire,” she said. An internal staff working group, with support from the Australian Services Union, has been established to determine potential in-house operating models for council to continue delivering the services, within the framework of changes in funding models imposed by the Federal Government. “Discussions regarding the potential transfer of funding and targets for aged and disability services to Gippsland Southern Health Service are also continuing.

Any such transfer will require approval from the funding agencies, being Commonwealth, Department of Health, and the State, Department of Health and Human Services. A request is yet to be made to those agencies,” Ms Page said. This could include council no longer providing HACC services and private agencies undertaking the work. If that was the case, council may shed 50 carers. The Australian Services Union was asked for comment. Bass Coast Shire Council has not concluded its HACC review, said Lisa Barham-Lomax, acting community strengthening manager. “Our review will continue to be progressive, taking into account sector changes such as the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Logistics for the Commonwealth reform have still not been announced. Based on this changing environment, a decision about the future of services will likely not be made until late 2018,” she said.

Donation to comfort patients SOUTH Gippsland Heart Support Australia (SGHSA) generously donated two alternating air mattresses to Gippsland Southern Health Service in Korumburra last Friday.

SGHSA president Bill Ross said from time to time the group donates needed things to the hospital, often hosting raffles to raise funds. GSHS acting director of nursing Anita Sorensen said there is not one day that goes by where they are not looking for donations and help. “We’re extremely grateful, having SGHSA’s support helps us provide care for the community,” she said. “There are so many things we need; support from people like this shows wonderful community spirit.” The new mattresses will be used for patients needing pressure release. The mattresses have a portable, compact and quiet controller and air pump unit that hangs on the bed end. The quiet pump unit has a pressure adjustment dial to allow for individuals comfort, whilst still achieving clearance when alternating and providing effective pressure relief.

Generous support: from left, president Gippsland Southern Health Services Korumburra acting director of nursing Anita Sorensen, South Gippsland Heart Support Australia (SGHSA) members John Kurrle and John Grenon, president Bill Ross, member Jan Grenon, GSHS Korumburra nurse unit manager Tracey Edmonds and SGHSA member Marj Ross with one of the new alternating air mattresses SGHSA donated to the hospital on Friday.

Lobbying effort: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Lorraine Brunt receives a petition calling for council to continue to provide Home and Community Care services from Cr Andrew McEwen.

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Boating hub a step closer By Sarah Vella PORT Welshpool could become a boating hub in South Gippsland, if the marine precinct plan released last week is adopted.

The plan aims to revitalise the region and township through foreshore enhancement and marina development, as well as provide safety improvements to marine infrastructure. Three areas would be created along the Port Welshpool foreshore, which would help separate recreational and commercial users. Area one would be constructed next to the Long Jetty and would include a new boat launching ramp, a commercial space for a cafe and information centre, and a 155 berth marina. Area two would involve enhancing the beach between the new marina and the existing boat ramp and commercial facility. Area three would see the redevelopment of the existing boat ramp, wharves and ferry terminal. It would see the decommissioning of the existing boat ramp for public use, an upgrade to the coast guard’s facilities and the possible relocation of the Port Welshpool Maritime Museum. South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the plan from now until Friday, December 15. Primarily the plan will ensure user safety with the separation of commercial and recreational users, with room to expand the commercial port. This is expected to improve visitor experiences, particularly with the Port Welshpool Long Jetty to be completed in 2018. Council’s manager planning Paul Stampton was pleased to see the plan ready for

public comment. “The Port Welshpool marine precinct plan works through some of the challenges that have affected the precinct for development,” he said. “This will allow for any interested developers to consider the region for investment by removing the additional need for further scoping of the area. “We encourage anyone interested in the plan to have their say and to make a submission, if development does occur as a result it will boost the economy for Port Welshpool and South Gippsland.” Port Welshpool’s Peter Rose said the plan looked interesting, but the focus of the development was at the wrong end of the town. “It is not anywhere near the business precinct. We will lose some of the beach and it is facing the wrong way, into the worst weather,” he said. “If they put it at the eastern end of the town, it would tie in with the commercial sector and they could have the marina on one side and the commercial side on the other. “Development is a great thing for the area. I just wish they would consult with the right people. Admittedly it is a draft plan, but they should get it right.” Mr Rose said he will be attending the community drop in session to be held at the old ferry terminal on Monday, December 4 to have a proper look at the plan. “It was a tricky document to read online,” he said. Individuals can make a submission about the plan in writing to council@southgippsland.vic.gov. au or South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha, Victoria 3953. For more information about the Port Welshpool marina project please visit www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au/pwmarina.

New project: South Gippsland Shire Council Councillors Maxine Kiel and Ray Argento inspected the Port Welshpool Long Jetty recently. The Port Welshpool marine precinct plan has now been released and council is calling for public comment.

Stating their case: Mardan couple Graeme and Rosemary Trease discuss their planning permit application with South Gippsland Shire Councillor Don Hill last Wednesday.

Council to review planners’ decision By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has shown its willingness to allow applicants for certain planning permits to present their case to councillors and not just planners. Council last Wednesday voted to review an application by Mardan’s Graeme and Rosemary Trease to realign their property boundaries in order to separate a 30 acre biodynamic grazing operation from their current dairy. The Treases applied to council to restructure two titles on their 320 acre property, with the property now over two titles, each of 160 acres. Council planners only wanted to give the Treases 4.1ha and a house, instead of 30 acres and a house, as the South Gippsland Planning Scheme strongly discourages applications with an area of more than two hectares for the dwelling lot. At the October council meeting, council voted to call in the Treases’ planning application for review. That prompted Cr Meg Edwards to submit a notice of rescission for last Wednesday’s council meeting. She said debate at the October meeting had centred on the merits of the application rather than council’s delegation under the planning scheme. She was concerned that by calling in applications, councillors could politically influence permit applications, and said the Treases’ application risked the loss of agricultural land. However her motion failed to receive enough support.

Cr Don Hill said her reasoning was “incomprehensible”, with councils across Australia able to call in applications. He said in the Treases’ case, planners had interpreted the planning scheme differently. Cr Jeremy Rich backed him, saying the Treases “followed all the rules only to end up down the dead end path”. Cr Andrew McEwen said the applicant was a boundary realignment but planners were treating it as a rural subdivision. “We need to be supporting small scale intensive farming,” he said. Cr Aaron Brown had faith in council planners’ decision, noting, “whatever happens, this item, I believe, it will set up a strong precedence for the shire”. Cr Hill also lodged a notice of rescission in a bid to counteract Cr Edward’s motion, should it have passed. Council will now consider the Treases’ application at the December 20 council meeting. The Treases addressed council last Wednesday before the rescission motions were debated. Mrs Trease argued the case for the application to be considered as a boundary realignment to preserve the existing infrastructure, and ensure the biodynamic and dairying operations remained viable. “We do not want to remove any of our land from agricultural production,” she said. She said 4.1ha would not be a viable operation. The Treases preferred a 50 acre realignment, however that would have created angles in the boundary, which she said council planners did not like.

Port Welshpool Marine Precinct Plan Community members are encouraged to have their say on the proposed Port Welshpool Marine Precinct Plan. The plan aims to revitalise the region by enhancing the foreshore, developing a marina and improving safety for marine infrastructure. Separation between commercial and recreational users is planned to increase safety with the ability to expand the commercial port. Visitor experiences should be improved with the Port Welshpool Long Jetty due for completion in 2018. A drop in session with consultants will be held on Monday 4 December from 3.00pm to 8.00pm in the Former Marine Terminal, Port Welshpool. Community members are encouraged to have their say by making a submission before Friday 15 December. For more information about the project, to see the plans and how to make a submission please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/pwmarina

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Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new streetscape greets riders By Sarah Vella and Jessica Anstice THE Foster Streetscape project was successfully completed just in time for Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival of thousands of bicycles here for the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

The new streetscape includes improved parking and drainage, heavy vehicle diversion, visual features and street appeal. The $1.4m project was made possible by a $900,000 South Gippsland Shire Council contribution and $500,000 State Government contribution. South Gippsland Shire Council engineering coordinator Paul Challis said while there were some tidy up items to complete, the contractors achieved practi-

Community celebrates: from left, Steve Barnes, Great Victorian Bike Ride cyclists Carol and Peter Harrison, John Davies, Mohya Davies, Julie Corrata, Angelo Corrata, Sandy Bucello, Joe Brucello, Chris Kemper and Noel Afflitto were impressed with the new Foster streetscape during the Great Victorian Bike Ride on Saturday.

cal completion by the due date of November 17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had some weather delays over winter, which we were expecting as well as some delays with road pavement towards end of project where we had to close the street for longer than anticipated,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Challis said he would 100 per cent think the town was happy to have the work finished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shopkeepers in particular have been fantastic to deal with throughout this process,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of them had definite concerns, which we tried to allay as best as we could.â&#x20AC;? The work was scheduled to take place around Melbourne Cup weekend and the bike ride, both of which were big events for Foster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was something we worked in conjunction on, particularly with the Foster Chamber Of Commerce, to make sure works werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impacting on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big days,â&#x20AC;? Mr Challis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was also a really good partnership between the shopkeepers and our contractor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foster has always been open for business and we hope the work done helps to make the town far more attractive for people to frequent.â&#x20AC;? The second phase of the $1.4 million project will see a laneway off the main street upgraded, once school resumes in 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is basically to give the shopkeepers a bit of a spell. It should take around 12 weeks to complete,â&#x20AC;? Mr Challis said. Foster Chamber of Commerce president John Davies said he has heard lots of people talking about the new streetscape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It tidies everything up and it makes Foster appear more professional,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shire and contractors were great to deal with and responded to the community very well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new works are working a treat.â&#x20AC;?

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Dangerously stranded: Six people have been rescued from Wilsons Promontory during three separate incidents over four days at the beginning of last week.

Three rescues at the Prom By Jessica Anstice EMERGENCY services were called out to three separate rescues at Wilsons Promontory at the beginning of last week.

Two men hiking out on the northern side of Wilsons Promontory were airlifted from a beach near Bennison Island on Monday morning, November 20. Another two fishermen were rescued from Great Glennie Island just off Wilsons Promontory on the same day. The next day, Tuesday, November 21 two kayakers were rescued approximately one kilometre off shore from Squeaky Beach in Wilsons Promontory. The Caulfield North hikers had set out for a two day hike on Wilsons Promontory north side, intending to do a loop and finish back at the Five Mile car park on Sunday afternoon. Losing their way Sunday afternoon, police received a call at 6.20pm and raised the alarm. Policed Search and Rescue retrieved the hikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latitude and longitude from one of the hikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mobile phones. They were sent a text message with a link to download an application so police could track their exact location. Getting late, the two men were advised to stop where they were and camp the night in the scrub while a plan was made for them to walk to the closest beach 440 metres from their camp during the early hours of Monday morning. Victorian Police air wing picked them up and lifted them back to the Five Mile car park where their car was left. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They obviously didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realise how difficult walks on the northern part of Wilsons Promontory are,â&#x20AC;? Foster police leading senior constable Darren Lomax said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the best map with them; they probably needed a GPS or a better quality map.â&#x20AC;? Two fishermen became stranded on Great Glennie Island just off Wilsons Promontory overnight when their boat broke down on Monday, November 20. The men were rescued early Tuesday morning by Volunteer Marine Rescue Hastings and brought back to shore at North Walkerville. The boat stopped functioning due to a mechanical issue leaving them stranded. The two kayakers were rescued just after 3pm on Tuesday. The kayakers were left stranded when their kayak sank and the pair, who luckily had a mobile phone with them, were able to call triple zero for assistance. Thanks to a great team effort from police, ambulance and Parks Victoria, the pair was winched out of trouble by the police helicopter and taken to safety.

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Asthma victims stay alert THE community was invited to learn about thunderstorm asthma at an information session at the Leongatha Council Chambers on Thursday. Around 22 people attended the information session, where Jade Cesarec from Asthma Australia gave a presentation about the causes and treatment of asthma, and the link between asthma and allergies such as hay fever. Ms Cesarec explained the particular series of

events that lead to some thunderstorms triggering mass asthma as happened in 2016 when 10 people died in Victoria. “Although South Gippsland was not heavily affected, the training funded by the Department of Health and Human Services is intended to raise awareness of the potential problems and how the community can help to minimise any impact,” South Gippsland Shire Council environmental health coordinator Tim Brown said.

Seaside life

Council may invite more coastal growth By Brad Lester

region wasn’t attracting equitable local funding and without a strategy, we also reduced the THE region’s coast could likelihood of attracting state be developed further unand federal funding that may be der a plan being considered available to manage our coastal areas,” he said. by South Gippsland Shire “I also have had concerns the Council. shire’s historic approach was not Council last Wednesday voted conducive to attracting private to investigate the creation of a investment.” coastal strategy that may look at Cr Rich told last Wednesday’s the impact and opportunities of council meeting that while State potential growth and development and Federal governments had along the coast and hinterland. coastal policies, he felt council The strategy could also idenneeded its own strategy. tify amenities, facilities and ser“We have one of the amazing vices in coastal townships, and • South Gippsland Shire the effect of further housing on Councillor Jeremy Rich. coastlines in Australia and there are opportunities for aquaculture, sewerage and services. Adapting to changing climate, marine plan- tourism, agriculture, lifestyle and recreation, but ning and protecting the environment may be part we have to manage it correctly,” he said. Cr Rich hoped a strategic approach would of the study. A report about the strategy is expected to be increase council’s chances of attracting government funding for infrastructure. considered by council by March 2018. “When I go across the Tarwin Lower bridge, The idea was initiated by Cr Jeremy Rich via a I feel as though I’m going back in time 50 years notice of motion to last Wednesday’s meeting. The Star understands Cr Rich is still planning because when you go to the Bellarine Peninsula, his Walkerville Village subdivision, touted as a you will note it has proper parking, proper signs, $52 million, 88 lot subdivision that would offer proper walking trails,” he said. “I’m saying we could do a much better job.” sewerage to the nearby Promontory Views EsCr Rich even raised the prospect of a walktate and include a general store, cafe, restaurant, post office, petrol sales and a community meeting ing trail between Wilsons Promontory and Phillip Island in the future. space. Cr Alyson Skinner, of Venus Bay, said the Council rejected a planning permit application for the proposal in October 2015, saying it was West Gippsland Catchment Management Authornot consistent with local and state planning policy ity had suggested council develop such a strategy due to past planning decisions, and the impact of that specified Walkerville could not expand. As to what the coastal strategy would mean coastal and climate change issues. “Our coastal areas are going to be developed for the Walkerville Village, Cr Rich told The Star last Thursday, “This was not proposed for the and visited, and we need to prepare for that,” she benefit of any one person or group. I am a strong said. Cr Meg Edwards said she supported a coastal supporter of proposals being evaluated on the strategy but would like to see the strategy referbasis of their merits and not ‘who you know’. “Considering the shire’s approach to other ence protecting agriculture and biosecurity. Her issues at Walkerville, I can safely say I receive no amendment to do so failed to attract a seconder and lapsed. preferential treatment.” Cr Aaron Brown said council could no lonCr Rich told The Star he ran for council as he had concerns council did not seem to be ger choose to place infrastructure where it hoped approaching issues “in a structured and strategic newcomers would live. “If people want to live there - it’s a market way, which I believe led to inefficient and based decision - that’s where they will go,” he ineffective processes”. “In particular it appeared as though our coastal said.

Asthma education: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s environmental health coordinator Tim Brown, Gippsland Southern Health Service’s health promotion officer Sarah Green, and Gippsland Southern Health Service’s quality manager Nicole Thomas at the thunderstorm asthma community education information session in the Leongatha Council Chambers on Thursday.

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COLUMN 7 DUMBALK and District’s community Christmas party is on again this Saturday, December 2 in Memorial Park from 6pm onwards. Wagon rides, a huge Christmas raffle, plenty of fun and games and of course Santa arriving by fire truck are just some of the highlights.

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FORMER Leongatha newsagents Bill and June Burrows of Drouin celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with about 80 family and friends at the Warragul Country Club on Sunday, November 5. They ran the Leongatha newsagency for 15 years before making the move to Drouin where the family still runs the newsagency.

SOUTH Gippsland Bird Watchers and Friends had a great day out on Westernport Bay on Saturday, November 18 with Tooradin Tidemaster Tours. Departing the Tooradin boat ramp, skipper Lindsay Mitchell guided the group through the Westport Marine Parks, a real biological treasure trove. Marshland and mangroves revealed a wealth of water birds. Sixteen species were spotted by the group. The trip proved a rewarding experience for water bird observation and a bonus was seeing a duo of playful seals.

Strong debaters: from left, Leongatha Secondary College and Mary MacKillop College debating students Alex Wildes, Kelly Geary, Simone Dekker, Patrick Biro, Tomei Dal Pozzo, Milly Dunn and Eleanor Scott participated in thr 2017 Leongatha Rotary Club debate final last Monday night.

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Helping hand: Nicholas Peck (left) of South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau receives a certificate of appreciation from Chris Ramsden, community liaison officer with the Australian Taxation Office.

Mary MacKillop College and Leongatha Secondary College students battled it out, debating if students should be allowed to have a position on the school board or not. The debate was the final of the 2017 Rotary Debating Competition that has been going for over 20 years. In a well debated encounter, the final was won by a narrow margin by Mary MacKillop College.

Tax help finishes THE Tax-Help service provided by the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau has ended for 2017.

The Bureau in Leongatha can help wage earners with their tax returns. The service is absolutely free and confidential, and approved by the Australian Tax Office. Nicholas Peck has been helping people complete basic returns at the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau in Leongatha for more than 10 years. Fewer people have needed the service as the tax office has moved to making completion of returns on-line more and more simple. “But many people prefer to deal with a person, especially if they are not comfortable with a computer,” Mr Peck said. The bureau will continue to offer this service as long as there is a need. The program runs from late July or early August to the end of October. The Tax Help program has been running for 29 years with 764 accredited volunteers across Australia. There are 601 Tax Help centres nationally. In Gippsland, more than 550 people were assisted with the preparation and lodgment of their tax returns this year. The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau is located opposite the Post Office in the Memorial Hall complex, Michael Place, Leongatha. It operates from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. People can call in or phone 5662 2111. The centre also operates as a Community and Visitor Information Centre and is open in this capacity seven days a week.

Sweet goods: from left, Rob Fisher from Blue Tree Honey Farm with market goers Marlene Weston, Bec Bombaci and Donna Bombaci from Leongatha at the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday.

Entertainment lures market-goers THE sun shone over the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday morning, many visitors from all around wandered the variety of stalls. Locally grown produce and homemade goods were on offer, as well as hot food and drinks. Children enjoyed face painting, a jumping castle and even a baby goat. Local artists performed beautifully throughout the day, creating a relaxing and joyful atmosphere.

Exciting day out: Heidi and Debra Considine from Leongatha explored the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday.

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Ice education helps families By Sarah Vella FAMILIES of people who use ice attended a forum held at the Leongatha Library last Wednesday to learn more about the impacts of the drug.

BreakThrough: ice education for families supports people with the facts about drug use and teaches them how to develop strategies to help themselves and their loved ones and where to access help and support. The evening was presented by Anna Guthrie from Turning Point, an alcohol and drug treatment, research and education centre based in Fitzroy. Ms Guthrie said while ice does have a huge impact on a person’s mental health, they can recover. She said it is common for people who use ice to also use other substances including alcohol and cannabis. Ice is a potent crystalline form of methamphetamine. Also referred to as crystal meth, it is usually smoked, inhaled or injected.

“The drug is so potent and the effects can last up to 18 hours, so people who use ice don’t necessarily have to use it as regularly as they might with some other drugs,” she said. When taken, ice causes the brain to release dopamine in levels far greater than any natural pleasure. This makes the user feel fabulous, which is often why they are motivated to take the drug again. The frustration for the families of people who use ice is that it may take some time for their loved one to address their issues. Ms Guthrie said the stigma surrounding drug use in the community also makes it difficult for people to talk about it and seek help. “If there was more of a focus on the health and treatment of people who use ice rather than the criminalisation of drug use, it might reduce some of that stigma,” she said. For more information call 1800 ICE ADVICE, Helping hand: Anna Guthrie from Turning Point, a national addiction treatment centre, preFamily Drug Helpline 1300 660 068 or visit break- sented BreakThrough – Ice Education for Families at the Leongatha Library last Wednesday. throughforfamilies.com

Councillors’ relations lift after Cr Kiel’s speech SOUTH Gippsland Shire councillors were on their best behaviour at last Wednesday’s council meeting, following an explosive speech by outgoing deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel the previous week. She revealed acts of harassment, disrespect, poor behaviour and tantrums by councillors, prompting widespread media reports of divisions within local government. Relations were far more cordial last Wednesday however, with councillors generally respectful of differing opinions, jovial and even sharing the odd joke. A report to that meeting of council added further insight to the turbulent relationships that have

dogged council within the previous 12 months. The report stated that on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, “Cr (Jeremy) Rich made a formal apology to councillors present pertaining to Cr (Lorraine) Brunt. This relates to an internal conduct matter raised by Cr Brunt.” The same date, councillors Kiel, Ray Argento, Brunt, Alyson Skinner, Meg Edwards, Andrew McEwen and Don Hill attended anti-discrimination, bullying and harassment training. A report to last Wednesday’s council meeting states, “Councillors attended a training session on their behaviour in regard to legislated anti-discrimination, bullying and harassment requirements”. On September 27, councillors Brunt, Argento and Aaron Brown attended a training session about council’s Anti-Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Policy.

New medical asset for Venus Bay RECENTLY Venus Bay Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was successful in obtaining a grant of $2,000 from Bald Hills Wind Farm (BHWF).

This has allowed CERT, together with its own funds, to purchase an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) for the community.

Life saver: The Automatic External Defibrillator has been installed on the wall outside the adjoining properties of Venus Bay Pharmacy and Alex Scott Real Estate and is available for public use and to save lives in a medical emergency.

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OPINIONS

Back local businesses

AS the festive season fast approaches and we prepare for Christmas, most of us will be buying Christmas gifts and preparing to host family and friends. With the rising presence of online shopping, the temptation to buy from overseas is bigger than ever before. I encourage all Gippslanders to buy locally whenever possible and help support our local economy. Local businesses rely on locals to stay in business and more successful businesses means more jobs for local people. But it’s not just about jobs.

Many of these businesses are owned by locals, who pass on the benefits by shopping locally themselves or by sponsoring our local community and sporting clubs and fundraising groups. Shopping online can be convenient as our lives are all so busy, but don’t forget that many of our local business have online shopping available too. Please remember to shop local and support local jobs. Danny O’Brien, Gippsland South MLA.

Time to grow up

Letters to the Editor

divorcing parents and we the ratepayers and residents are the poor suffering children listening to the war of words. Instead of thinking what is best for us they are too consumed by their own emotions and anger. Here’s a thought, how about take a good look at yourselves. Instead of this egotistical behaviour perhaps reflect on why you chose to run for office. Was it for your own egos or was it to help and serve our communities. Communities that are going

through massive core shaking changes eg Murray Goulburn, farming crisis, job losses, youth unemployment, ice etc. As far I am concerned this mud slinging behaviour on all sides is pointless, ugly and pathetic. You are grown men and women, and frankly most people would agree your behaviours are unprofessional and a poor example and reputation of our beautiful region. I am angry, angry at how a town/region of which I was born bred left and chose to return to is

THE current situation at the South Gippsland Shire reminds me of

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

being governed. We need businesses to be attracted and encouraged to establish here, we need our roads fixed, we need better services. What we don’t need is petty bullying. If you were children at school you would be made to look at your behaviour, apologise and change. Considering your behaviours are so childlike perhaps this should be the case. Do you need to be put on a time out? When we unite we are power-

ful, we conquer. When we divide we achieve nothing. So I put it to all the councillors present and past. Stop the fighting, the name calling, sign the divorce papers, but remember what brought you all together. It’s us, your region. We are begging you to stop and listen and do what’s best for us! Think of our future not your past Katrina Markley Neeson, Leongatha born and bred.

VOXPOP! VOX

Mirboo North Secondary College music students received a state wide award at the Kool Kids Song Writing and Recording Project Awards. The Star asked the students why they enjoy making music.

E D I T O R I A L Dairy needs a sign of confidence FIFTY-TWO jobs can’t be taken out of a community and not affect it.

That’s the situation facing Leongatha and broader South Gippsland in the wake of dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn announcing 52 jobs would be made redundant at its Leongatha factory last week. It comes following the loss of up to 12 tanker driver jobs at the Leongatha factory, announced by the cooperative in October. While milk flow does tend to slow down at the factory this time of the year, most years, the extraordinary loss of milk supply due to MG’s inability to pay farmers a decent price has resulted in the extreme job losses just announced. There seems to be no end to MG’s woes and the subsequent impact on the dairying communities the cooperative has supported for so many decades. What is of note is the fact Saputo planned to keep the Leongatha factory running as per usual, as company chief Lino Saputo Junior told The Star shortly before coming to Leongatha recently. Yet just days later 52 jobs go. The promise does not equate to the eventuality. MG has become too corporatised over the years and in doing so, has lost its connection with farmers and the communities that had trusted the company for so long. The question now remains whether Saputo will offer a change of approach or are there backroom discussions being held that are leaving MG to bear the brunt of difficult decisions that have been made at Saputo’s request? It would be nice to know.

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“It’s a way to have fun, ex- “I can just chill out and it makes “I love the sound of it and I also “It’s a way for me to express press your feelings and to me feel happy like there are no love being creative. But it can be my emotions and I just really make people happy.” problems ever in the world.” stressful at times.” enjoy making it.” Chloe Palmer, Amy Shervell, Emre Palmer, Mirabel McCreaddie, Mirboo North. Mirboo North. Mirboo North. Mirboo North.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

THE Help Shape a Better Bass Coast Council Plan has featured heavily in my messages this past year, and with good reason. This was the largest community consultation ever conducted by council, and it was conducted without employing consultants and on a shoestring budget.

I was delighted when the ingenuity and hard work of our council staff was recognised recently, when we were announced a finalist for the 2017 LGPro Best Practice and Innovation in Council Development Award. But, when we, the underdogs, were announced the winner, against such ‘big guns councils’ as Port Phillip City Council, and The City of Casey - I was ecstatic and so proud of our team.

Our approach to developing our council plan was unique in that our process of community engagement was diverse, varied, in-house (no consultants) and quite simply - heartfelt. This was more than ticking a box for us, we wanted to know ‘How to Shape a Better Bass Coast’, so we asked you, and we listened. The authenticity of our engagement was evident in that our councillors and staff lived and breathed this ‘Help Shape a Better Bass Coast’ campaign. They immersed themselves in community discussions, Facebook Q’s and A’s, pop-up stalls, deciphering online surveys, scanning letters and written feedback, and categorising all of your comments. By investing in these engagement skills, we have developed a cohort of staff trained and experienced in community engagement, meaning we do not have to outsource to undertake meaningful community engagement. This campaign was both an investment in our

community satisfaction, and a great proof of the value of good engagement. Congratulations to all those involved in this adventure! Congratulations also, to the organisers of the Biyadin Festival, previously called the Shearwater Festival, which took place on Phillip Island last weekend. This annual festival celebrates the return of the Shearwater, which make the 15,000km journey back to Phillip Island each year. The Biyadin Festival also gives us the chance to celebrate our connection to country. Finally, last week we supported White Ribbon Day on November 25. Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls, spanning from November 25 through to December 10, Human Rights Day. Violence against women occurs at all levels of society, and it is important for us to acknowledge this and speak out.

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“After the success of our exclusive Ghan departure in October 2016,” Jill Carmody, owner/ manager of Leongatha Travel and Cruise said, “We are very excited to launch this unique trip originating in Canberra for the Floriade Festival and ending in Perth to enjoy the spectacular wildflower season.” This carefully handcrafted itinerary has been timed to make the most of the very best spring Australia has to offer. As with all Leongatha Travel and Cruises exclusive group departures, return airport transfers from Leongatha to Melbourne airport will be provided. “We find the ease of having these transfers included an advantage,” Jill said. “The combination of convenience and peace of mind allows guests to start enjoying their holiday right away.” Our first stop will be Canberra where we will enjoy the beauty of the annual Floriade festival. There will be plenty of free time to wander the beautiful gardens and installations - sure to inspire the inner green thumb in everyone. While in the capital, enjoy a guided city tour including a visit to the moving Australian National War Memorial, Capital Hill and Parliament House. Travel onto Sydney, making a stop in Bowral, home of Sir Donald Bradman to enjoy a stroll through the Corbett Gardens and Cricket Hall of Fame. In Sydney, enjoy a sightseeing tour to take in the highlights of the city, including the Sydney Opera House, Botanic Gardens, The Rocks and Darling Harbour. Later that evening, enjoy the city from a another perspective on-board a Captain Cook Harbour Cruise where you will enjoy a beautiful three course meal accompanied with beer, wine and soft drinks. On September 26, we will board the iconic Indian Pacific Train and enjoy conveniently appointed Gold Service cabins for the four day, three night journey. On board you will enjoy all meals and beverages included in your fare, as well as signature off train excursions. “One of the highlights of travelling on Great Southern Rail’s luxury trains is the delicious cuisine provided for all meals in the Queen Adelaide

Restaurant,” Jill said. “You are served a fully cooked breakfast, a two course lunch and a three course dinner, all while viewing the passing scenery through large picture windows. The restaurant’s quality meals prepared fresh by on board chefs keep to a regionalised menu which changes seasonally.” After departing Sydney, the Indian Pacific will take us over the Blue Mountains and on to Broken Hill where will enjoy the first of our off train excursions. These excursions, included in your fare, highlight the unique culture Broken Hill has to offer and include the world class Pro Hart Art Gallery or the Miners Memorial and Trades Hall. Travelling east to west on the Indian Pacific, you will also enjoy a one of a kind Outback experience in Rawlinna, where you will disembark the train in the evening to enjoy canapes and drinks under the Nullarbor skies. Arriving into Perth on the afternoon of September 29, we will celebrate the second half of our journey with a two course welcome dinner at your hotel. Nothing beats spring time in Western Australia when the majestic wildflowers bloom and we will take full advantage of the season with a full day trip to the Pinnacles and New Norcia. On Monday, the day is spent exploring beautiful Perth with a highlight lunch at one of Cottesloe Beach’s fine restaurants. The next morning we depart Perth on a customised overnight trip down to beautiful Margaret River where we stop for lunch at one of the wineries that made the region famous, as well as time to journey along the famous jetty at Busselton. After a one night sojourn, we relocate to Fremantle to experience the beach lifestyle Perth is so famous for. From Fremantle, we enjoy a full day trip to Rottnest Island, with its beautiful beaches and unique wildlife. You might choose to take a short stroll or perhaps hire a bike to get a better overview of the island. To end this handcrafted itinerary, we have the final morning free to explore the Fremantle Markets prior to heading to the airport for our flight to Melbourne, where there will be a coach waiting to take us home to Leongatha. “I am very excited to be presenting this unique itinerary as it really highlights the very best a coast to coast journey in Australia has to offer,” Jill said. “With incredible scenery and extensive day excursions, this trip will suit all types of travellers, not just those who are keen gardeners.

National icon: holidaymakers with Leongatha Travel and Cruise will have the chance to enjoy the Floriade Festival in Canberra.

Natural wonder: discover Australian wildflowers during a cross-Australia rail journey with Leongatha Travel and Cruise. “I encourage anyone who is interested in joining us on our journey, not to put it off, but come in and see us today as spaces are strictly limited.” Contact Jill and the team at Leongatha Travel

and Cruise today to secure your place on this, once in a lifetime journey. Phone Leongatha Travel and Cruise on 03 5662 3601.

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Council backs petition to boost buses By Brad Lester

“People can’t reach essential services unless they have a car,” he said. THE case for bus ser“If you look at Wonthagvices in and around gi, it has got a local bus serLeongatha and Korumvice to Cowes, to Wonthaggi North, to Cape Paterson and burra will be put to the to Inverloch. We are entitled State Government by to a similar service.” South Gippsland Shire Cr Meg Edwards wanted Council. to know how much state Council last Wednesday funding the petition was endorsed an e-petition by the requesting, and said extra South West Gippsland Transbuses on the road would not port Group to the Victorian benefit the environment. Legislative Council. She wondered if co-sharThe petition calls for a ing vehicles or Uber would local bus service for Korube more environmentally mburra and Leongatha, and friendly and cost effective, improved bus services to but Cr Jeremy Rich said exMelbourne and the Latrobe tra buses would take more Valley. • South Gippsland Shire Coun- cars off the road. Council will promote the cillor Andrew McEwen is Cr Edwards felt eight V/ e-petition on its social media, also chair of the South West Line bus services between at its council offices and in Melbourne and Leongatha, Gippsland Transport Group. local media. each way, Monday to Friday, Council will also write to was adequate. Victorian Transport Minister Jacinta Allan, seekOther councillors were supportive though. Cr ing improvements in local bus services, and to Maxine Kiel said Mirboo North children could local members of parliament, seeking their sup- catch a bus to the beach but could only spend two port. hours there before having to catch a return bus Cr Andrew McEwen urged council to back the home. petition via a notice of motion. He is also chair of All councillors, bar Cr Edwards, supported the group. the petition.

The petition originated from the transport group’s report, A Fair Go for Public Transport for Southern Gippsland, which found South Gippsland Shire had no local bus services, unlike most shires of similar population. The report also found: • there were 18 towns with smaller populations with local bus services;

• 72 percent of people in South Gippsland have poor access to services such as hospitals, health centres, courts, TAFE/universities, Centrelink and pharmacies; and • only 8.5 percent of South Gippslanders had a bus stop within 800m of home versus 35 percent for Gippsland councils or the state average of 74 percent.

Letter to the Mirboo North community from VicForests AS MANY of you are aware, in September VicForests commenced a process of engagement with the Mirboo North community regarding three harvesting operations proposed for some time after April 2018 within state forest near the community. This engagement was intended to identify issues important to the community so VicForests can amend its plans to address these issues. Initially VicForests undertook a process of doorknocking residents closest to our planned operations. As identified by members of the community, the door knocking process was not exhaustive and some who would like to have been spoken to were not identified in this initial stage. Consultation with the community is ongoing

and anyone who was missed is more than welcome to contact VicForests to discuss any points they may wish to raise. This initial engagement demonstrated a range of perspectives within the community regarding undertaking harvesting in the local forests; some positive, and some negative. The process of engagement also led us to identify other residents or groups who were subsequently contacted. Although it was clearly explained that there were no immediate plans to commence harvesting, a level of concern developed in the local community and VicForests was grateful to be invited to present at a town hall meeting organised by Maxine Kiel (councillor, South Gippsland Shire) on September 14. A number of senior VicForests personnel attended the public meeting, including Mr Lachlan Spencer, general manager stakeholder and planning, and Dr Nora Devoe, manager - planning and environment, who presented to and answered questions from an audience of an estimated 250 to 350 passionate but respectful people. It is clear the community is strongly connected to its local forest. A number of residents believe no timber harvesting should occur and there are also a range of specific issues which are of concern if harvesting did occur. VicForests is committed to working through these issues with the community with an aim to at least find a common understanding of these concerns and hopefully a level of consensus about the capacity to manage them. These issues broadly fall within the following themes: • the potential visual and other impacts on the Lyrebird Walk; • the potential visual impact from the highway when entering town; • the potential impact on local flora and fauna, in particular rare and endangered species; • the potential to remove remnant messmate trees; • the potential impact on water quality due to harvesting in the catchment; • the potential impact of log trucks driving through town during harvesting; • the potential manner of harvesting; • the potential impact on local businesses; • the potential positive or negative impacts on fire risk; • the potential impact on an area which has already been impacted by fire; and • the potential effects on tourism. We have also received a range of feedback regarding native timber harvesting in general. While there are many issues to be worked through, VicForests would like to acknowledge the protection of the Lyrebird Walk and the potential visual impact on the Strzeleki Highway were of particular significance to the community, and therefore we will to commit to ensuring no harvesting is to occur within at least 150 metres of the current Lyrebird Walk or within at least 50 metres of the Strzelecki Highway on the Oscine Coupe boundary. This commitment is reflected in the map below. These undertakings are an acknowledgement that we are listening to the community and its specific concerns regarding these two issues. VicForests will continue listening to the community as the eventual harvest for these coupes approaches. VicForests understands this means in some instances, significant areas of the planned harvest in the coupe may be retained or our method of harvest may be modified. We look forward to continuing this discussion with the community and encourage anyone who would like to contribute to get in touch via vfs. admin@vicforests.com.au Yours sincerely, Lachlan Spencer, general manager - stakeholders and planning, VicForests.

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FAMILY VIOLENCE HAS NO GOOD DAYS. Family Violence stems from men who think they are better than women. Men who exercise control, and misuse power. And they might think it’s only their wife or partner they’re harming, and that their children are ﬁne. But they’re not. In fact the violence their children are witnessing or hearing is just as damaging to them, their futures and their future relationships. If you need support, talk to a friend, or go to vic.gov.au/familyviolencesupport or call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.

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Boat ramp is vital to Toora By Sarah Vella THE TOORA boat ramp dredging project is in deep water, now funds budgeted for the project by South Gippsland Shire Council have been reallocated to other projects. Of the $336,000 allocated to the boat ramp, $170,000 will be used to build a cantilevered viewing platform at Agnes Falls, with the remainder going into the council’s footpath extension program. Toora’s Irene Spooner was disappointed to learn the funding allocated to the boat ramp project was being reallocated without community consultation. She said at the last public meeting, held in around 2012, council supported the project, as did emergency service personnel and Corner Inlet fishermen. “The project was on the table for a long time and a lot of locals considered it important. We want to do things to benefit Toora and the region,” she said. “The look out (at Agnes Falls) is a good project but dredging the boat ramp was about more than tourism. It was about safety and lifestyle as well.” Ms Spooner said Toora was suffering and would only suffer further without a working boat ramp. She said currently, people with smaller boats can

launch from the ramp, up to an hour either side of high tide. “People looking for a fishing holiday are not going to come to Toora if they can’t launch their boats,” she said. Cr Ray Argento said funds were allocated away from the dredging project because it had been sitting in the budget for too long and failed to attract State Government funding. He said there were two options for the money that had been allocated by the council for the project. “We either had to reallocate the funds to existing projects, or return it to the budget and then both projects would have been lost,” he said. “It needed a total of $700,000 to proceed, which was a figure based on an old proposal. Today it could have been cost upwards of $1 million.” Cr Argento said the project became unlikely as Corner Inlet is a Ramsar listed wetland and the “goal posts were continually being shifted”. “To say it has been abandoned completely, I wouldn’t agree with, but a long way off, I would possibly agree with that,” he said. Community minded: Leongatha’s Frank Dekker has been involved in plenty of sporting “Given it was sitting in the budget for five or so clubs, committees and community groups for many years and still loves every minute of it. years and had failed to attract additional funding, it wasn’t considered as a priority project by the current councillors, so its time had virtually expired.”

For the love of the game

By Sarah Vella A LOVE of sport and community has seen Leongatha’s Frank Dekker involved in local clubs since his childhood, in many different capacities.

Such a shame: Toora’s Irene Spooner is disappointed Toora hasn’t had the same success as Port Albert in attracting funding for the dredging of the Toora boat ramp.

Rehab centre rejected By Tayla Kershaw A BID to retain Phillip Island’s tourism reputation stamped out the opportunity for a rehabilitation centre at the old Warley Hospital site in Cowes. The application proposed a non acute adult addiction rehabilitation and medical centre. However, five out of nine Bass Coast Shire councillors believed the centre would be detrimental to the area and tie up future development identified in the Cowes Cultural Activity Plan. “I can’t believe we would consider this in the heart of our tourism mecca Phillip Island,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said. “I do believe there is a need for this facility in Bass Coast, but not in the middle of our tourist centre. It would handcuff future development.” Cr Stephen Fullarton was disappointed to see the application thrown out. “This has been a contentious issue but we need to address the health problems in the community. A vast number of people from the medical profession seem to believe it’s important,” he said. “Some people are against it because of the proximity to their dwellings. I admit I would be the first to object if I thought this facility would pose a risk. However, I have asked the police to look into it and they didn’t come up with anything. It’s a derelict building that has been on the market for six years and this development should go ahead. “This is a health issue and our community is crying out for something like this. I was alarmed to hear a story from a local resident whose daughter’s life was saved by a clinic like this in Melbourne. I think we are missing the point of this application.” Cr Les Larke also supported the facility, reminding councillors that patients would be in the follow up stage of treatment at this facility, primarily for people suffering anxiety, depression and low level addiction. “The centre would be used by people who are looking for strategies and tactics to manage their illness to lead a productive life,” he said. “This is an opportunity to establish this facility in an existing hospital building, where it will be su-

pervised, well managed and secure. It’s a chance for Bass Coast to take advantage of this facility going forward.” Cr Bruce Kent said it was an opportunity to further support health, employment and the economy. It was also pointed out the site was originally donated for health and hospital purposes. However, Cr Michael Whelan maintained the facility was not the problem – it was the location. “I’m not opposed to the unit. However, one of the objections speaks of the inappropriateness of the site. Our Cowes Cultural Activity Plan is out of date and moving ahead with this project now could tie up future development on the site,” he said. “I believe this is the wrong site. There’s not a lot of green space and it would be better served in other ways.” In a five-four vote, council decided to issue a notice of refusal to the applicant following the recent council meeting.

The self professed “friendly bloke” is on at least six committees and he still plays plenty of sport. “I am currently the chair of the South Gippsland Landcare Network board, the secretary of the Leongatha Tennis Club and the Leongatha Recreation Reserve committee, secretary/treasurer of the Hallston Landcare Group, president of the Leongatha Badminton Club and the Hallston Tennis Club and I’m on the Leongatha Cemetery trust,” he said. Although he is no longer in the role, Frank was also secretary of Leongtha’s Woorayl Golf Club for 20 years. “I do like to keep busy and I see a lot of benefits for people and the community to be involved in sporting clubs,” he said. “It gives people a common goal to succeed and is a really good way to meet people from all different walks of life.” Frank met his closest friends through his involvement with sport over the years, including his wife Jeanne. Frank and Jeanne have two daughters, Evie, who is Year 11 at Leongatha Secondary College and Simone, who is in Year 10 at Mary MacKillop Catholic College. “My family is very supportive of all my different endeavours and are very understanding if I have to nick off for a meeting of some description,” he said. “My computer skills can be a bit limited sometimes, so Jeanne often helps me with my secretary duties.” Frank is still an active sportsman, competing in A Grade in nearly everything he plays. “I started playing tennis when I was nine, bad-

minton when I was 12 and have been playing golf since I was 15. I really love tennis. It is my favourite sport and a great game to play,” he said. Frank’s involvement in the recreation reserve committee is an extension of his sporting interests. “The reserve has become the hub of sport in Leongatha. From when I took over as secretary in 2003, I have seen some significant changes at the reserve,” he said. “It has developed into a sporting precinct the whole district of South Gippsland should be proud of.” Frank said his continual involvement in so many clubs and committees stems from his love of sport and a determination to see the clubs continue. “I really want to see future generations take over eventually and improve on what we have now,” he said. “Many people are time poor, but sporting clubs provide a valuable social outlet for people of all ages, so we do need to keep them going.” Frank was a dairy farmer at Hallston for 15 years and said being involved in sport and committees gave him an interest outside of the farm. “I found that quite stimulating, because it became lonely on the farm at times. I am a social person so having meetings to attend and things to follow up was quite good for me,” he said.

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Robert backs firefighters DUMBALK CFA volunteer firefighter Robert Auchterlonie is taking his 40 years of experience to the next level. Mr Auchterlonie has been appointed to the board of Volunteer

Fire Brigades Victoria which represents CFA’s 60,000 volunteer firefighters. With almost 40 years as a volunteer firefighter, Mr Auchterlonie brings a great deal of experience in fire service to his new position.

Standing up: Dumbalk CFA’s Rob Auchterlonie is on the board of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria.

He is a lieutenant with the brigade, a former deputy group officer with the Mirboo North Group, has assisted at fires all over the state and interstate, and has been a state councillor representing District 9 since 2009. He has also been a CFA Peer since 1996, with high level training in the Peer Support Program providing support to other volunteers through traumatic times which may be caused by incidents they have attended or in other areas of their lives. Mr Auchterlonie said he was encouraged by other CFA people to apply for the position. “I see it as an opportunity to further represent our professionally trained volunteer firefighters who do such a great job within their communities and beyond,” he said. “I see the role as a board member of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria as further supporting our people and a chance to advocate improvements for our members. “VFBV has many great programs already and the VFBV Volunteer Welfare Fund is just one of these I think is a terrific way to support our people and their families in times of need.” Mr Auchterlonie and his wife Janet typify family in the CFA. Mrs Auchterlonie is captain of the Dumbalk brigade and both she and Mr Auchterlonie have additional professional training as strike team leaders to form part of CFA’s surge capacity when larger fires occur anywhere in the state.

Many benefits: Gippsland Community Leadership Program graduates, South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Ray Argento and Cr Meg Edwards (right), with program director Jenny Hammett.

Leaders urged to stand up SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to make the most of a leadership training program available at their back door.

The Gippsland Community Leadership Program did not receive any applications from residents of South Gippsland Shire this year, and program director Jenny Hammett is hoping to turn that around. “If you know someone, tap them on the shoulder and say this program is for you,” she told South Gippsland Shire Council recently. The program, did however, come to the shire, with visits to the Germano vegetable operation at Mirboo North and Burra Foods’ factory at Korumburra. Ms Hammett addressed council recently and noted councillors Meg Edwards and Ray Argento had completed the program together. Cr Argento enjoyed the opportunity to meet other people.

The program offers leadership training and takes participants throughout Gippsland to extend their understanding of the region’s industries, history and geography, as well as building networks. The 2018 course starts in February and continues until November, with the program to be launched in Sale and the first residential program to be held at Inverloch on February 9 and 10. Participants undertake three overnight residential sessions, a three to four day trip to Canberra, a number of online sessions in the evening and seven additional week day sessions across Gippsland. More than 550 people have completed the program since it began in 1996. To find out more, go online to: http://www.gclp. asn.au/ Applications for 2018 have closed.

South Gippsland Shire briefs Go Foster CR ALYSON Skinner congratulated Foster’s business community on the launch of its Buy Local Foster campaign to encourage people to shop locally, when she addressed last Wednesday’s meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council. The Foster Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas promotion gives shoppers the chance to win a hamper.

Big ideas for Long Jetty

OLD pylons from the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool could be turned into public seating and public art, suggested Cr Alyson Skinner at South Gippsland Shire Council’s meeting last Wednesday. The jetty is now being reconstructed and Cr Skinner was delighted with the progress of the works.

Festival ramps up

THE Unify heavy music festival is coming to Tarwin Lower from January 12-14, and Cr Alyson Skinner said this fourth event looks to be as successful as previous gatherings. She was impressed how the organisers, the McLaren brothers, formerly of Krowera, had involved the community and providing fundraising opportunities. The 2018 event is sold out.

Arty teens

CR ANDREW McEwen praised the talented students of Korumburra Secondary College, after

he attended the school’s annual showcase of stu- collapsed. Douglas called Triple Zero (000) and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). dents’ art and design work recently. He was also impressed by the college’s new buildings, which cater for art, food technology, wood and metal work classes.

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Mirboo North paramedic Mark Cooke nominated Douglas for a Community Hero Award. Mr Mancarella has since recovered. Cr Kiel, who lives next to the Mancarellas, told council last Wednesday, “He did an amazing job in bringing his father back and kept him with us.”

CR JEREMY Rich is hoping South Gippsland could share in new freight and tourism opportuHarry honoured nities as a result of lobbying for federal funding AN UNNAMED road in Leongatha will finally for the Sydney-Melbourne coastal route. be named. He is South Gippsland Shire Council’s representative on the South East Australian Transport Strategy (SEATS), a group that advocates for improved transport links in New South Wales and Victoria. SEATS is hoping to attract federal funding for freight and tourism improvements in the region. “We have to make sure the freight route does not just go along the Princes Highway,” Cr Rich told last Wednesday’s meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council. “It is important we put the information together now so we can get the funding in due course.”

Praise for Douglas

The road, running east off the South Gippsland Highway near Boags Road, is proposed to be called Avery Lane in a tribute to Harry Avery who ran a butcher’s shop in McCartin Street, Leongatha in the 1940s and 1950s. The Averys owned the land where the former drivein theatre was located, adjacent to the unnamed road. Four properties abut the unnamed road and their address is now South Gippsland Highway, despite access to these properties being from the unnamed road. Council will now submit the proposed name to the Registrar of Geographic Place Names for final consideration and approval.

Bridge rebuild rests on funding SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will apply for $300,000 to reconstruct the Ruby-Arawata Road bridge at Ruby. Council will seek funding from the State Government’s Local Roads to Market Program. Council will contribute $170,000 to the $470,000 project. The bridge is more than 100 years old and deteriorating. It is now unsuitable for higher mass limit and performance based standard vehicles, with only general mass limit vehicles permitted to use the bridge, possibly restricting economic growth of the area.

Traffic control

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has awarded traffic management contracts to three companies for a one year term. The companies are: A Plus Traffic Management, Momentum Traffic Control and Altus Traffic. Five further contracts for the supply and delivery of traffic management signs and products were given to Roadside Services and Solutions, Delnorth, DeNeefe Signs, Artcraft and Roadside Products.

CR MAXINE Kiel acknowledged Mirboo North teenager Douglas Mancarella, who recently received a Community Hero Award for saving his father’s life at their Mirboo North farm in July.

Mayor’s message

Douglas, 17, and his father Paul were moving sheep into a shearing shed when the father-of-three suddenly

Cr Lorraine Brunt IT has been a tough week with the news there will be 52 redundancies for workers from Murray Goulburn in Leongatha. This will be a challenge for our local economy as the dairy sector is a major contributor for the region. Council will do what it can to support the workers, their families and the local businesses who will feel the impact of 52 fewer incomes circulating in the community. We are calling on the State Government to support the Leongatha Revitalisation Project for Bair Street and the Railway Station site to give the town a boost at this difficult time. I know people will support those in the community who need it most. With Christmas just around the corner this will be a stressful time for many and we need to band together to ensure our whole community is supported. With some good fortune hopefully the jobs lost at Murray Goulburn will be picked up by some of our other dairy processors. After my first week as mayor and following some of the recent media coverage, it felt important to highlight the role of council and our responsibilities as your elected members. Council is the guiding body that creates strategies and policies for South Gippsland that secures pros-

perity for the region. It is our role to ensure the peace, order and good governance of our municipality. We follow these processes to ensure councillors, staff and the community can support our decision making. All councillors must abide by the Code of Conduct that was signed at the beginning of our term. The code focuses on our commitment as councillors to uphold our integrity and respect. The Code of Conduct is available for the community to view at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ codeofconduct The code isn’t just a statutory requirement. It is there so the community members who elected us to represent them have faith that we are behaving in a manner in keeping with the positions we hold. The bottom line is that council is here to serve you, our community members. Under Cr Argento’s stewardship, council was able to frame its Council Plan and first budget. These are the foundations from which we will start to see positive change. I am proud to be the mayor in this exciting phase of our term. I hope we can all support one another as we oversee the change that our community voted for: that is the change represented by the majority of councillors on any given issue.

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Richmond fans turn house into Tiger shrine tribute to their beloved team in the lead up to the Tigers’ legendary premiership. However, this is not the first time the house has received a celebratory makeover. Wonthaggi residents are familiar with the Hooton-Shandley household’s holiday flare, as its Christmas, Halloween and Australia Day displays often draw large crowds. The family moved into the Drysdale Street eight years ago, which was when they began going all out with decorations. However, they’ve always enjoyed decorating at their previous homes In the week leading up to Halloween, Linda’s daughter Jewel Massey-Chase put together a spectacular Halloween display, featuring a graveyard, dead trees, spider webs, and an array of spooky decorations. With Halloween done and dusted, the family is now looking forward to Christmas with another display. Andrew said during December the house is visited by 30 to 40 cars a night, seeking to check out the display. On Friday and Saturday nights, they bring out the projector and play Christmas movies for families to enjoy. “We are quite happy for people to come in and have a look around. Even the horse and cart that goes around town during De-

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Teddies delight at Inverloch PS THE Teddy Bears picnic for the Preps is the first stage of the Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School camping program and is held in fourth term each year.

Students bring their favourite teddy or soft toy and spend the day participating in many activities involving

maths, reading and writing with the focus on teddy bears. Students then stay at school for games and a scrumptious afternoon tea, provided by the parents featuring many teddy bear treats. An icypole was a refreshing way to finish a hot and busy day before going home at 5pm to put their furry friends to bed.

Fun, games: Inverloch Primary School Preps, Emma and Pippa, with their teddies, enjoyed an icypole after a hot and busy afternoon during the Preps’ teddy bears picnic recently.

Indonesian life a far cry from Inverloch THE welcoming nature of the Indonesian people impressed Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School principal Wendy Caple during a recent visit to Australia’s northern neighbour.

She ventured overseas to visit Indonesians she had befriended in the past, as well as former Leongatha Primary School teacher Pam Morris. The Indonesians, engineer Tias and teacher Jeani, worked at Leongatha Primary School in 2010 when Mrs Caple was teaching there and Tias stayed with the Caple family. Jeani also worked at Leongatha primary for a year as a teacher’s aide. With Tias and Jeani now living in Bandung, Indonesia, and Ms Morris teaching in the Northern Territory, the four took the opportunity to reunite. “If you know somebody local, you get to know so much more about the local culture,” Mrs Caple said. They visited Tias’ school and the university where Jeani teaches.

Children stopped the Australian visitors in the street to practise their English. In Bandung, Sundanese is the primary language and Bahasa Indonesia the second, followed by English in third. “They wanted to learn about our culture, what we did at home and what our children did on weekends,” Mrs Caple said. Year 12 students in Indonesia complete 10 subjects and attend school from 7.30am to 3.30pm, followed by extracurricular activities. They return to school on Saturdays to study values. At the end of lessons, Year 10 students offered a prayer to their teacher and for Mrs Caple’s benefit, performed the school chant she likened to New Zealanders’ haka. One day a week, staff and students are required to wear fabric with the traditional batik pattern as a way of preserving Indonesian culture. The large population places pressure on primary schools with limited space and so students attend in two shifts: from 7.30am to noon and 1pm to 5pm. “Traffic was a nightmare. Two million people live in the city of Bandung and the roads have not been built for cars and the streets are just choked,” Mrs Cape said. “It’s a holiday centre for the people from Jakarta and has a more moderate climate. It’s only a one and a half hour flight from Singapore, so a lot of people come from there.” Islam is the dominant religion. While Mrs Caple said locals interpreted the rules more liberally, with dancing permitted, the first call to prayer for the day still came at 4am.

Sharing culture: Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School principal Wendy Caple presented a book of photos of Australian scenery to the principal of SMK Telkom Vocational School in Bandung, Indonesia.

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Enjoy Christmas on the beach NOTHING says an Aussie Christmas quite like a day at the beach, and where better to soak up the sun and the sand than Inverloch?

With a family friendly environment, plenty of cafes and eateries and beautiful coastal views, Inverloch is the perfect place to spend your Christmas break. The expansive beach means there is plenty of space to enjoy your favourite beach activities, including swimming, surfing, snorkelling, boating, fishing, jet skiing, beach cricket, or simply enjoying the sun. Along the foreshore you will find the Rainbow Park, which is an excellent spot to take the children and enjoy a picnic lunch. Further along is a reserve known as The Glade, which provides more picnic amenities and the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with the family. Inverloch is known for being full of life and activity; a reputation that’s at its peak during the Christmas and summer period. The holidays are a great time to go for a family bike ride Summer Christmas: Inverloch’s Sam Lyell and Edith Wijsma gave a thumbs up to along Inverloch’s foreshore paths, or take a walk spending Christmas at the beach at Inverloch. along scenic Screw Creek.

Star service at the Beach Box Cafe A DAY out at Inverloch’s foreshore is not complete without stopping in at the Beach Box Cafe.

Perfectly positioned across the road from the Rainbow Park and the beach, the Beach Box Cafe offers extraordinary taste sensations that will make your day. Wood fired pizzas are among the cafe’s specialities. Fired up on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the gourmet pizzas include a variety of toppings with a different menu each week. Whether you’re eating in or taking away, a wood fired pizza from the Beach Box Cafe is a delicious way to end a fun day out at the beach.

The cafe also provides a range of cakes, slices and burgers, all made in house. Local producers and suppliers are used. From December 1, the Beach Box Cafe will be rolling out the festivities with fruit cake, mince pies, gingerbread and shortbread on the menu. Hot and cold drinks are also available. The cafe uses Gippsland Jersey milk, as well as soy, almond and A2 milk so everyone is catered for. Two trained baristas are on hand at all times. Beach Box Cafe’s Robin Slavin said the staff prides itself on its fast, quality service. The maximum wait for orders is generally only five to 10 minutes. The cafe is open seven days a

Great service: from left, Rebecca Slavin and Abby Kenny showcase some of the homemade goodies available at the Beach Box Cafe.

week, 7am to 4pm. The hours are already extended to 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights, but once the summer holidays hit it will open nights from Thursday to Sunday. Bookings are now open for Christmas and the Beach Box Cafe also provides outside catering for functions.

For those looking for last minute gift ideas before Christmas Day, Inverloch offers a range of boutique stores that are full of character. Enjoy the laidback seaside vibe and the quirks of Inverloch during your Christmas break this year.

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Tip top place to shop By Sarah Vella ITEMS too good for landfill are being salvaged and sold through the Koonwarra transfer station’s recovery shop, established in 2015.

Project planning: the Tidal River Open Space Project committee holds walks once a month complete with morning tea to help fundraise for the project. The plans are currently being finalised.

Open space project possible By Sarah Vella PLANS are being finalised for the Tidal River Open Space Project, which will the old playground area at Tidal River and create a meeting place for visitors to the park.

The project started some 10 years ago and is expected to cost around $1.2 million to complete, however is currently unfunded. Dana Hughes from the Tidal River Open Space committee said detailed designs should be complete by the end of the year. “We have been out to the community and we have got a concept design and now we are at the final stage of being shovel ready,” she said. “Once the final designs are finished, we are really excited to talk to anyone who wants to partner with us (to get the project funded).

“There is a detailed case for investment on our website, which shows how the project links in with every relevant regional plan.” Many people arrive at Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory, but there is nowhere for them to meet and begin their journey. “The open space project is the missing link at Tidal River,” Ms Hughes said. “It has an amazing visitor information centre and a cafe, but it doesn’t have anywhere for people to gather and meet.” The project’s committee has been working with Parks Victoria to create something “really special”. “The idea is to encourage people to stay longer. There are many people who visit the park and the demographic is changing,” Ms Hughes said. “They need somewhere to gather and hopefully stay longer in the region.” In its initial stages, the project has received several grants from Parks Victoria and the Foundation for Rural

and Regional Renewal. “Those grants helped us with community workshops,” Ms Hughes said. “We run a walk once a month and get between 20 and 40 people who come along and we provide morning tea which helps us fundraise. “We have a mailing list with around 200 people who are supporting the project.” Ms Hughes said once the open space project is complete, it would provide opportunities for people who need somewhere to go. “Some visitors may not want to camp down there and sometimes the weather is not favourable to spend time on the beach,” she said. “This project will create a windbreak, space for children to play and adults to enjoy.” The project committee had a stall at Tidal River when the Great Victorian Bike Ride visited the park on the weekend to help raise the profile of the project.

The shop was built with the help of a grant from Sustainability Victoria and while it is only small in size, it has become a popular place to grab a bargain. South Gippsland Shire Council waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said sometimes people bring things to the transfer station to throw away, that can be sold and therefore diverted from landfill. He said the shop was not an alternative to local charitable op shops and he encouraged people to keep donating suitable items to those shops. “Our items are kept for just a couple of weeks and if we can’t get rid of it, we offer it for free. Some of it may still end up in landfill,” he said. “Lots of customers are here dropping off garbage and come into the shop, however some come here just to check out the shop.”

Some of the items recovered for the shop are as good as new and all the items are sold for a modest amount. “The idea isn’t to make money. The main driver for us was to prevent items that are reusable from going to landfill,” Mr Roberts said. “We get a fair bit of furniture, lots of kitchen appliances and electrical equipment, children’s toys, tools, books, bikes, all sorts of things.” Mr Roberts said people never know what they will find. “If people need something specific, they can phone in and we can keep a look out for them. Recently someone wanted a laundry trough and there was one in the shop,” he said. “It cost them $10 and they were as happy as Larry.” Over the past five years, the amount of garbage ending up in landfill from the shire’s six transfer stations has halved. “We changed contractors who have worked hard to divert material from landfill, which has made a big difference,” Mr Roberts said. “We have reduced it from 3400 tonnes per year to around 1700 tonnes per year.”

Spicing up Leongatha STRING and Salt was welcomed to Leongatha by enthusiastic customers on Thursday.

String and Salt opened in Lyon Street and is run by Vanessa Watson and Michelle Cann. The store is founded on a love of food and home, great design and sharing with friends and family. “We had a lovely first day,” store owner Vanessa Watson said. “We had lots of customers drop in whether they were just walking past or if they knew we were opening here.” Stock will change over frequently, so if you see something you love, don’t hesitate to buy it.

Good stuff: South Gippsland Shire Council waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said the shop operating at the Koonwarra transfer station is helping to divert items from landfill.

Rubbish facts to be believed LAST financial year, South Gippsland Shire Council collected 3963 tonnes of waste through kerbside garbage collection.

Happy customer: String and Salt customer Kim Burton was impressed by the lovely store display String and Salt owner Vanessa Watson put together for the Leongatha store’s first day of trading on Thursday. Customers have the opportunity to request certain items to be stocked. “We’re very passionate about the community and we’re really excited to be

a part of this community,” she said. “We’re excited for the Live on Lyon event that will be happening next weekend; we will be mak-

ing refreshing drinks.” String and Salt also provides a cooking school where you can learn how to make preservatives, salami and more.

Council also collected 2193 tonnes of recycling and 1990 tonnes of green waste through the kerbside services. Council’s six transfer stations were responsible for 1785 tonnes of waste being sent to landfill in the 2016-17 year. Transfer station waste to landfill has reduced greatly due to increased recycling over recent years. This included 1341 tonnes of scrap metal, 340 tonnes of mixed household recyclables, 266 tonnes of paper and cardboard, 17 tonnes of e-waste, 28 tonnes of used silage

wrap, 188 tonnes of concrete and 15,532 cubic metres of green waste (dropped off) in 2016-17. In 2010-11 the same transfer stations sent about 3300 tonnes of waste to landfill. At least 315 tonnes of waste was sent to landfill from public litter bins while 22 tonnes was recycled through public place recycling bins. The Koonwarra Landfill buried 16,930 tonnes of waste for the 2016-17 year. Bass Coast Shire Council is increasing the amount of recycling collected from kerbsides and diverted from landfill. In 2014-15, this was 28 percent and since the new three bin system began in September this year, that figure has risen to 78 percent.

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Riding fit 26kg lighter, Glenn races towards triathlon By Brad Lester

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GLENN Smith had long aimed to complete a triathlon but his weight had held him back.

At 115kg, his fitness was far from the level needed to even start training. He was classified as extremely obese and wore t-shirts up to size 3XL. So he upended his lifestyle. Since January this year, Glenn has lost 26kg and his t-shirts are now size medium. The Leongatha man is aiming for his first triathlon: the Elwood event of the Victorian Triathlon series in February next year. Along the way, he will raise money for The Salvation Army, a cause dear to his heart, personally and professionally. Glenn and his wife Kerry are the officers in charge of the Leongatha corps. “Mentally, my weight was hindering me. I have suffered from depression and anxiety in the past, and losing weight has been key to my mental health,” he said. Glenn was not only inspired to improve his health for his own sake, but also for that of his four year old son, Malachi. “I did not want to be a father who could not keep up with my son,” he said. An avid cyclist, Glenn has previously completed the Scody High Country Challenge, a 100km ride from Mansfield to Mount Buller, and is comfortable with his ability to complete the cycling leg of the looming triathlon. “But I’m not a swimmer and I have

Glenn Smith’s diet tips for losing weight: • Eat according to your activity levels • Increase protein to build muscle • Reach for a piece of fruit • Have healthy desserts • Enjoy the occasional treat never done long distance running,” he said. “To help with that, I’ve been taking part in the Inverloch parkrun. That community has been a huge support. It does not matter if you walk the five kilometres. It’s just about getting outdoors and giving it your best.” At Inverloch, he can be seen wearing his Salvos Striders top, representing the national running club he is part of. The Elwood triathlon is a shorter event, entailing a 750m swim, 20km cycle and five kilometre run. “I aim to work my way up to a half ironman distance,” Glenn said. In preparation, he swims twice a week, cycles and runs three times a week each, with some gym work too. Despite the physical aspect to his training, he largely attributes his success to a better diet. “I’ve changed what I eat to suit my activity,” he said. Glenn has increased his protein intake to help gain muscle and maintained high carbohydrate levels to supply his body with fuel.

“Then there will be days when I won’t be doing any training and I will have to adjust it all,” he said. “It’s not always about being very strict because life happens. It’s about knowing that one choice won’t derail the whole situation. “I have not denied myself an icecream now and then, and chocolate, and the stuff that I love.” Glenn said he’s gained a “real love of fruit” and training is “not a labour, it’s a love”. “When I am feeling low and I do not feel like doing anything, I tell myself to go for a run, go for a ride, for a swim, go do something, and almost instantaneously it picks my mood up,” he said. The early days of overhauling his lifestyle were hard, nonetheless, but after four to six weeks, his body stopped craving unhealthy food. “Last year, every night I would eat a mountain of dessert, and now if I want something sweet, I will have yoghurt and blueberries,” he said. Using the app My Fitness Pal has enabled him to monitor his diet and exercise. A Garmin fitness monitor has helped him to train according to how his body is feeling based on his heart rate. Planning meals ahead has led to healthier food choices rather than quick food. Eating healthier and exercising has improved his sleep. “A lot of my friends have asked ‘How have you done it?’ It’s a phenomenal thing. People go, ‘He did it and maybe I can do it too’,” he said.

Skaters pumped about skate park upgrades ‘OUTDATED’ and ‘not worth using’ were words used to describe Bass Coast’s current skate park facilities.

Bass Coast Shire Council is on a mission to rectify these statements with its Bass Coast Skate Strategy 2017. Bass Coast is currently home to approximately 5525 people between the ages of five and 25, and council is striving to develop more recreational opportunities for this age bracket. Wonthaggi records the highest number of young people at 1529, and the skate park is often regarded as a popular meeting place for teenagers. However, its skate facility is dramatically aging and its surface can be considered a safety hazard. Draining issues, graffiti and rust also form part of the problem. The draft strategy was recently released for public comment, following consultations with the community. It recommended upgrades and permanent features for Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Grantville, Corinella and Cowes, as well as new facilities for Kilcunda and the San Remo/Newhaven area. Kilcunda has been putting the pressure on council to build a skate facility in the town for the past year and a half. Kilcunda is one of Bass Coast’s tourism hotspots

Health overhaul: Glenn Smith of Leongatha has improved his health by working towards competing in his first triathlon.

Bass Coast Council briefs Outcry from Stewart Street

Cowes Transit Centre advances

RESIDENTS of a Wonthaggi street claim they are being neglected.

BASS Coast Shire Council adopted the design layout for the Cowes Transit Centre recently.

A petition from the Stewart Street residents was put before Bass Coast Shire Council recently. The petition described concerns about drain maintenance, no consultations in regards to new building permits, the dangerous intersection connecting Stewart, Dickson and Matthew streets, the width of the road, and residents’ long wait for change. This petition will be discussed by council at the February meeting.

Sustainable future for council buildings

New facilities needed: Wonthaggi’s facility was just one of the skate parks identified for upgrades in the Bass Coast Skate Strategy 2017. Pictured using the current facility is Phillip Island’s Taylor Sturges with Wonthaggi’s Jordan Brown and Kylie Donaldson. and the extra attraction would benefit the town. Kilcunda Community Association secretary Andrea Bolch said Kilcunda was also experiencing an influx of young people moving into the town who were finding they have nothing to do. “There are a lot of local children with no real facilities. We have the ocean, but it’s not really considered a swimming beach. There would certainly be a benefit for the skaters living here who always need to rely on buses or their parents to get to other skate parks in the shire,” she said. “We are keen to see it built and the skate strategy has identified the need.” The foreshore car park

has been identified as the optimum site for the skate park. Ms Bolch said this project could further drive the need for a pedestrian crossing across the Bass Highway, which would be another great benefit for the residents and tourists of Kilcunda. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the strategy would consider all wheeled sports, including skateboarding, scooters, rollerblading, roller-skating and BMX riding. Feedback for the strategy recently closed. Council will now continue to work with the community and specialists to determine locations and develop concept designs for new and upgraded parks.

BASS Coast Shire Council adopted its Environmentally Sustainable Design Policy at its recent meeting. This policy calls for the management of council’s assets and for sustainability in all future building projects. “In our council plan we talked about the reduction of emissions and I would like to see a project that goes beyond this in the future,” Cr Michael Whelan said. “This will encourage responsible design and take us further down the path to sustainability.”

Dust probe

BASS Coast Shire Council will investigate Cardinia Shire Council’s use of the dust suppression program, with a full report to be finalised by February. Residents of Kallay Drive, Pioneer Bay have been dealing with a deteriorating road, and coping with the dust that goes with it. Councillors opted to explore the costs and health risks of the dust suppressant option, as well as planning to seal the road. Cr Bruce Kent said council must investigate Cardinia’s program, saying, “I’d like to have a look at the cost to see what the community is in for, look into how efficient it is, show the outcomes and let the community decide.”

The design includes modifying a bus loop, links to car parking at the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre site, a bike shelter and public amenities. Cr Michael Whelan said, “There could be more people who could come here and be properly looked after.” Cr Stephen Fullarton said the centre was needed by the community.

Council honoured

BASS Coast Shire Council was recognised for its community engagement in developing the council plan. Council was a finalist in the 2017 LGPro Best Practice and Innovation in Council Development award, putting council at top three in the state. The award recognises planning, innovation and best practice by councillors, council staff and the community.

Apartments refused

BASS Coast Shire Council refused a planning permit for a four storey apartment building in Cowes. The building proposed 22 dwellings and reducing parking spaces along the Esplanade. Council refused the application on the grounds it would be detrimental to amenities, failed to meet the number of required car parks, and contradicted council’s objectives for the area. “It is out of character and would grossly overdevelop the site. Car parking is absolutely premium in that area and I can’t support the density. The congestion is unacceptable,” Cr Stephen Fullarton said. Although voting to refuse the application, Cr Geoff Ellis said council would soon need to discuss density to retain town boundaries.

Vegetation removal devastates council

BASS Coast Shire Councillor Michael Whelan raised his concerns

about vegetation removal at Silverleaves at the recent ordinary meeting. The vegetation was cleared under the State Government’s 10/30 bushfire protection rule. The removal resulted in the loss of precious banksia trees, along with other vegetation. Cr Whelan asked council to prevent further destruction to protect the landscape value and to seek advice about what avenues are available to advocate for the reform of the rule. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said council was devastated by the loss and was aware a breach of permit had taken place. She also said it investigate options to strengthen controls and protect native vegetation from the 10/30 rule.

Cultural centre plan underway

BASS Coast Shire Council authorised an amendment to its Cowes Cultural and Community Centre detailed design following its recent meeting. The amendment included increasing the multipurpose hall space to incorporate a 400 seat function and event area, and further consultation on the internal library space. Cr Michael Whelan said it was a pleasure to endorse the plan and that it was moving along nicely. Cr Stephen Fullarton said there was an issue with the amount of seating, as Cowes Primary School has 580 students enrolled alone. “Earlier this year there was a bomb scare, and when the children were moved there wasn’t a space for them to fit in, and there’s nowhere for them to hold school concerts. I think it needs broader community influence,” he said. Cr Geoff Ellis said given the nature of the service the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre provides, he was glad to see the service had its own building included in the design.

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Top dancer visits local studio industry professionals at our Leongatha studios. The knowledge and expertise they bring to us is invaluable,” Ms Pellin said. “This week, our dancers had the privilege of taking class with Ms Lisa Norman. Lisa is the daughter of world famous parents Gary Norman and Gailene Stock.” Ms Norman has had an amazing career to date, starting in the Lido in Paris and recently finishing with the role as Velma Kelly in Chicago on the West End in London. “I’m so passionate about giving all my students quality training and when this opportunity to develop this relationship with PSA came about, I knew it couldn’t be passed up,” Ms Pellin said. “We have been able to bring the city to the country; actually, the world stage to the country. I’m so excited to see what the future will bring for the students at LPD. “The performing arts is always a difficult career to aspire to. Whether it be as a commercial dancer, ballet dancer or a career in musical theatre, our students are being well trained and well prepared, and exposed to a broad range of performance opportunities in a fun, yet structured environment.” Dancers from Lisa Pellin’s school are well respected across the industry. The quality of training continues to be recognised as outstanding. LPD also recently hosted Mr Steven Grace through its PSA extension program. “It was a privilege having Steven who was in Baz Lurhman’s films Strictly Ballroom and Moulin Rouge,” Ms Pellin said. Most recently, Steven was starring in Australia’s stage production of Strictly Ballroom. He has also recently performed in Chicago and Priscilla Queen of the Desert on the West End. These are just two of the fantastic line up of Creative experience: Lisa Norman is pictured with LPD senior students who have had the opportunity of working through some of the teachers who have been at the studio this year. There certainly are exciting times ahead for the Lisa Pellin professional repertoire from the London production of Chicago. Dancers.

LAST week students at Lisa Pellin Dancers in Leongatha had the privilege of having a class taken by Ms Lisa Norman of Patrick’s Studios Australia (PSA).

At the start of 2017, the Lisa Pellin Dancers (LPD) began a sister school relationship with Patrick’s. “PSA is one of Australia’s leading dance schools that trains many of its students to professional careers on the world stage,” Lisa Pellin told The Star.

Lisa Pellin Dancers is already very successful but this relationship brings a whole new dimension to what it can offer its students. “We have developed an extension program where each week our dancers of all abilities are trained by

Dancers perform at next level MARY MacKillop College Year 10 student Pearl Hunter has been accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) to study theatre in 2018. Drama, musicals and productions take up most of her energy and thoughts. Pearl was involved with the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group and the Leongatha Lyric Theatre during her secondary college years, performing on stage and working behind the scenes.

“With each production and with each role I undertake, my love of theatre arts continues to grow,” Pearl said. “I started auditioning for theatre roles in the region when I was in Grade 6 and I was selected for the ensemble cast in 13 the Musical with Wonthaggi Theatrical Group. “I was the youngest performer and it was an unforgettable experience.” Pearl said her teenage years have been exciting, confusing at times and a little distressing, however the one constant dur-

ing the years that never weakened or waned was her love for theatre arts. “I never had the dilemma of deciding what career is for me,” she said. “I want to work in the theatre arts industry.” VCASS’ dance, music theatre arts programs are world’s best. The school’s unique structure and culture enables secondary age students to concentrate on music, dance and theatre arts without jeopardising academic success.

“I work hard and I’m prepared to work even harder to achieve my dream,” Pearl said. “I see the VCASS professional training in theatre arts course as the best possible way to get the training I need to become a multi-skilled actress.” Mary MacKillop College Year 11 student Chloe Adkins will begin her new journey next year at Patrick Studios Australia, The Academy. Patrick Studios Australia is a performing arts high school specialising in dance, acting and singing. Attending The Academy will allow Chloe to complete her Year 12 VCE whilst furthering her training and skills in dance and performing arts. “I am very excited for the year ahead and for the challenges and opportunities that this program will bring,” Chloe said. “I would like to thank Miss Lisa for teaching me everything I know about dance, as well as the life lessons I will take with me through this next chapter of my journey. She is my biggest role model and has always supported everything I do, and I cannot wait to represent her and Lisa Pellin Dancers (LPD) next year.” Chloe is looking forward to the year ahead and is grateful for the encouragement that Mary MacKillop College has shown her throughout her secondary schooling. While this is a great opportunity Chloe is also sad to be leaving LPD, family and friends but is sure they will be right behind her.

Moving on: Chloe Adkins will farewell Lisa Pellin Dancers after 13 years of dancing with the school to head off to Patrick Studio Australia in 2018.

Rising star: Mary MacKillop College Year 10 student Pearl Hunter was thrilled when she found out she was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School for 2018 to study theatre arts in years 11 and 12.

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an office set-up which has built in cupboards/drawers and bookshelf. Outside is a huge two storey timber barn which would be superb for a tradesperson working from home, and ideal for storing vehicles, caravan or boat. Off to the side of the barn is a neat greenhouse and at the end of the circular driveway is a double car garage. The outdoor entertaining area is positioned between the garage and house and is set up for relaxation and fun. This area is half undercover

and half out in the open area and features a pizza oven, is an ideal spa location and offers privacy and a peaceful rural outlook. There is a chook shed and veggie beds. The land is ideal for cattle/ horses/alpacas/fruit/veggies or any other hobby farms interests. There is an upcoming open home on Saturday, December 3 at 11.30am to 12.30pm. If you would like to inspect this property at a different time or have any questions, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.

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Children prepare for camps LEONGATHA Primary School junior students experienced a day in the life of a school camp recently.

Food time: from left, Leongatha Primary School students Steve, Alex, Millie, Sophie, Asha and Jules baked pancakes for junior school camp day recently.

Students in Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2 took part in school camp like activities throughout the day and Grade 2 students slept over at the school. “The day was to help build the students up for future school camps,” teacher Claire Hutchinson said. “It helps build their social, organisation and independence skills. “The Grade 2 students experienced a night away from home and for some it was their first so it’s pretty exciting.”

Above right, Young scavengers: from left, Leongatha Primary School students Eli, Elana and Matthew participated in the fun scavenger hunt as part of the junior school camp recently.

Fun activities: Leongatha Primary School Prep students Ida and Aiden decorated cups for junior school camp day recently.

Right, Fun art: Leongatha Primary School Prep students Keelie and Max made their own bracelets on junior school camp day at the school recently.

Impressive pieces: from left, Yooralla clients Dean Kimmer, Corran Djuric, Codie Turner, Jake Nicholls, Amber Betts, Mycalie James and Damian Midwinter created some amazing woodwork projects over the last 10 weeks.

Woodwork projects wow CLIENTS of Yooralla have been hard at work finishing off impressive woodwork projects recently. The final products were proudly presented to friends and family at Federation Training’s Leongatha campus. Creations included shelving, children’s table and chairs, coffee tables, toy boxes and a bread box. The projects were started in term

three. During that time, everyone involved learned how to use dowels, a range of tools, put the construction together, and use varnish to finish it. They also learned about the design aspect of construction. They each created their own concept design, which they then followed to produce their final product. Blackwood and Tasmanian Myrtle were the timbers of choice. As well as working on smaller

projects that took around two weeks to complete, they worked as a group to build new picnic tables for the local schools. These projects were worked on once a week in the fully equipped workshop at South Gippsland Specialist School, Leongatha. The presentation day was an opportunity to show family and friends the projects, and for them to meet teacher Craig Stuchbery, appointed by Federation Training.

Golden Wattle comes to town THE Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre, Golden Wattle, is a purpose built office on wheels providing personalised access to government services, and made a stop in Bass Coast and

Gippsland recently. The mobile service centres deliver Centrelink, Medicare and child support services to rural Australians. Flinders MP Greg Hunt said a social worker helped with offering short term counselling and referrals to support services.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said the travelling outreach service shortens the distance between rural and regional communities and government services, and was equipped with the latest technology. The mobile service centre visited Grantville, Cowes, Meeniyan, Fish Creek and Welshpool.

Helping recovery: Karina Ballesteros and Luis Brito from Remar Australia at Nyora accept a $7500 cheque from Trinity Families patron Bishop of Sale Pat O’Regan (centre).

Funding helps charities NINE charities in Gippsland have shared almost $110,000 in funding from Catholic philanthropic organisation Trinity Families.

This brings the total amount distributed in the past 14 years to $1.3 million. Cheques were presented to the charities by the Catholic Bishop of Sale, Pat O’Regan in Warragul recently. The South Gippsland recipients were: OTIS Foundation, time-out accommodation for breast cancer patients at Inverloch, $4750; and Remar Australia, Nyora, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation, $7500.

Get away: Lynda Davis from the OTIS Foundation receives a cheque of $4750 from Bishop Pat O’Regan which will be used to provide time out for breast cancer patients at a retreat house in Inverloch.

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• OBITUARY

Motoring man Vin cherished his family and community THE bark and leaves that fell from the trees around his Leongatha North home would annoy Vin Slee.

So as a quirky act at his funeral, mourners decorated his coffin with bark and leaves, sending him off with a touch of home. Vin was a well regarded family, business and community man in Leongatha and broader South Gippsland, known for decades as the region’s appliance repairman. He was a beloved husband to Mari, cherished father to Trudi and Stuart, thoughtful father in law of Tony Roy and Kate, and doting grandfather to Che and Bree-anna.

Vin was president of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club when he died on October 14, 2017. He and Mari were life members of the South Gippsland Game Fishing Club, and Vin had been president of the Gippsland Go Kart Club at Morwell for many years. Born on February 28, 1944, at Maldon, Vincent Charles Slee was the youngest child and only son of Peter and Elizabeth Slee. The family, including his sisters Elaine, Maureen and Beverly, moved to Leongatha in 1956. He later obtained his electrical licence and married Mari De Merlo at a church in Tarwln Lower on his 20th birthday in 1970. Vin and

Mari lived at Leongatha North for 47 years, where Vin loved his garden and tinkering in his shed, making or modifying vehicles, or tending to his beloved historic cars: a 1959 Edsel and 1940 Oldsmobile. He built his own tractor from the parts of many others and nicknamed it ‘Gertie’. He worked on his lathe to create steam engines from scratch and built Stuart’s first go kart. A quiet, gentle man, Vin was known for his famous ‘Dad jokes’ and he would often burst into laughter before reaching the punchline. Vin and Mari guided their family through the tragedy of losing their house in a fire in 1986. They lived in a shed

for 12 months while their new home was built, sharing it with two cats and a dog, and they were overwhelmed by the community’s support. Vin loved the birds that shared his property and enjoyed darts and pool, and a game of bocce at Christmas. Fishing was a passion and his favourite angling story was about a game fishing tournament off Bermagui, New South Wales, where he hooked a monster yellow fin tuna that towed him from Montague Island to Narooma and back, only to lose it at the side of the boat. He swore it was twothirds as long as his boat. He retired in 2015 after more than 45 years in business and Stuart took over the

Motoring interest: the late Vin Slee loved his 1959 Ford Edsel and another car in his collection, a 1940 Oldsmobile. business. Family, friends and the community farewelled Vin at the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Clubrooms in Leongatha on October 26. Up to 60 historic vehicles were present, including Vin’s beloved Edsel and

Oldsmobile. After the funeral, Stuart drove the Oldsmobile home and for the last one and a half kilometres, the horn stuck, as though a testimony to Vin’s sense of humour. His family thanks emergency services who attended

the Slee property on October 14 and well wishers for their support. They also wish to thank Handley Funeral Services, and members of the car club for their help behind the scenes and with setting up for Vin’s funeral.

Protect the catchment, protect the catch CORNER Inlet and Nooramunga includes a complex network of intertidal mangroves, saltmarsh, mud banks, seagrass beds, islands and deeper channels.

Multiple rivers flow through a highly productive catchment to converge at the inlet which is home to many rare species of plants and animals and supports healthy economies. A small fleet of commercial fishermen operate in the inlet. They are passionate about the local environment and ensuring the area has a prosperous future. They understand the delicate ecosystem that supports the fishery and value the natural habitat of the inlet. Their catch is sought after from top restaurants that recognise that Corner Inlet is a sustainably managed fishery. The fishermen are an important segment of the Corner Inlet Partner Group. Coordinated by the West Gippsland Catchment Manage-ment Authority (WGCMA), the group works together to ensure the inlet has a healthy future. Max Laub, a fisherman from Port Albert, said, “Sustainability of the fishery is really important to all those who fish in the inlet. A voluntary code of practice has been in place for around 20 years. Restrictions come into place through the way fish are caught and the times we fish.” Integral to the health of the fishery is the health of the catchment. Sediment and nutrients can enter rivers and make their way into the Inlet, causing a decline in the extent and health of seagrass. The seagrass is a food source and a shelter area for marine species and a nursery area for juvenile fish. “Without seagrasses in Corner Inlet the whole system, all the birds and aquatic life, they wouldn’t be here and that would then flow on to the recreation fishers and commercial fishers. They wouldn’t have anything for

Standing out: South Gippsland Shire Council won an award for its kindergarten enrolment process and staff shared the success with partners. From left, Irene Desiatov (council), Shelley Fixter (council), Kate O’Reilly (YMCA), Sue Bolge (Leongatha Pre-schools), Renae Warren (Leongatha Children’s Centre), Karen Hannegraaf (Karmai Community Children’s Centre), Wil Pruyn (Prom Coast Centre’s for Children), Bart Ruyter (council) and Rebecca Ford (Uniting).

Council wins kinder award Corner Inlet commercial fishermen Max Laub (left) and Michael Hobson sort their catch. Photo: Drift Media. their pursuits,” said Michael Hobson, a fifth generation fisherman and restauranteur from Port Albert. Parks Victoria has been a key player in the Corner Inlet Partner Group for many years, monitoring and mapping the seagrass with volunteer groups over many years to understand the extent, seasonal changes and stability of the meadows. More recently, researchers from the University of Melbourne have worked with the fishermen to further understand the changing dynamics of the seagrass beds. The saltmarshes that surround Corner inlet are an important breeding ground for birds, fish and other marine and estuarine species – they protect against erosion and provide filtration for run-off from the land. Through the partner group, local Landcare groups have focused their efforts to encourage the fencing off of vital coastline habitat. This ensures stock are excluded from wetlands and saltmarshes, weeds are controlled and native vegetation is restored. Over the past decade, the Yarram Yarram Landcare Network has overseen the restoration of more than 700 hectares of saltmarsh between McLoughlin’s Beach and Port Albert. For the inlet to continue to prosper, the way land is used within the catchment is important. Around 10 percent of the land is used for dairy farming. Farmers are aware of their

impact on the catchment and GippsDairy is another partner in the efforts to protect the inlet. The dairy industry has developed Fert$mart – a soil and fertiliser program that allows farmers to review their practices and minimise sediment and nutrient runoff into nearby waterways. “So many positive benefits flow from the Corner Inlet Partner Group approach,” said Tracey Jones of the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

“We all understand and respect the needs of different groups working on the land and in the waters. We all want the area to prosper. The efforts carried out on the land help contribute to a healthy waterbody and in turn protect the sustainable catch of the fishermen who work in the inlet’s waters.” This project is supported by the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, through funding from the Federal Government’s National Landcare Program.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council was recently recognised for introducing a central enrolment process for kindergarten by the Victorian Early Years Awards.

The awards celebrate contributions made to improve the learning and development of young children and their families. Council partnered with local services to implement central enrolment including: Leongatha Community Preschools, Leongatha Children’s Centre, Karmai Community Children’s Centre, Prom Coast Centres for Children, YMCA - Mirboo North Kindergarten, Uniting Care Gippsland - Poowong Kindergarten, Meeniyan Kindergarten, Loch Kindergarten and Brown Street Children’s Centre Leongatha.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager community services Bart Ruyter congratulated the kindergartens and thanked partners for their efforts in advocating the needs of young children in South Gippsland. “The All Our Children project was introduced to help streamline the enrolment process, creating a clear and equitable system that makes sure no preschooler in the municipality misses out on kindergarten,” he said. “A real strength of the project has been linking up with all nine service providers including standalone and integrated kindergarten centres.” For more information about kindergarten enrolment visit council’s website: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment.

Aerial attack on weeds WEST Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is working with Parks Victoria to control Spartina with targeted spraying in Anderson, Shallow and Corner inlets on now.

From above: a helicopter program will help control Spartina spread in Anderson, Shallow and Corner inlets.

Also known as Rice Grass or Cordgrass, Spartina was introduced in the 1920s and has since become aggressively invasive, competing with indigenous plants, degrading waterbird and fish habitats and restricting waterways. Funded through the Australian Government National Landcare Program and the State Government Regional Waterway program, the spraying uses aerial mapping of Spartina completed in late 2015 to better target this program. WGCMA CEO Martin Fuller said the Spartina control operation will involve targeted spraying using a helicopter. “A helicopter with snorkel attachment will be used to target intertidal Spartina in Corner, Anderson and Shallow inlets,” he said. “This program has been in operation for several years now due to a strong partnership between Parks Victoria and us which ensures land, estuary and coastal public lands are treat-

ed for Spartina.” Spartina infestation is a major threat to coastal environments. “It smothers critical feeding and breeding habitats that support birds, fish and other aquatic species, and chokes intertidal mudflats, altering their natural hydrology,” Mr Fuller said. “It also competes with indigenous plant species, blanketing previously diverse habitats.” Additional mapping will be completed as part of this project to track the spread of Spartina in Corner Inlet and Nooramunga. Controlling Spartina helps improve natural estuary habitat for important fish populations, allows vital plant species such as saltmarsh, mangrove and seagrass to re-establish and improves the feeding and breeding sites for local birds and internationally significant migratory species. The Spartina control program complements the work WGCMA is doing with landholders to fence and revegetate coastal areas, to control erosion and protect saltmarsh. This reduces levels of sediment and nutrients into Anderson, Corner and Shallow inlets, helping to maintain an ecologically healthy habitat.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Ben Price lined up for tenth carols

ARGUABLY Australia’s Best Impersonator, comedian Ben Price, will be one of the headline acts at this year’s Carols in the Drome in Leongatha.

To be held on Saturday, December 9, Ben will have his audiences rolling in the aisles with his spot on impersonations of personalities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump, Owen Wilson, Homer Simpson or Dr Phil. A national talent at an international level, Ben has performed all over the world bringing his 200 plus voices to the stage. He was a grand finalist on Australia’s Got Talent in 2011 and he’s been on The Today Show several times. Ben said he was delighted to accept an invitation to attend Leongatha’s carols. “Paul Bauer from one of the Leongatha Live music: from left, String and Salt owner Michelle Cann, Bairs Otago Hotel manager Kris churches came and saw me some years ago and Hocken, Leongatha newsagency’s Peter Watchorn and Matilda Williams are thrilled to be a he has lined me up for the 10th anniversary,” Mr part of the Live on Lyon Leongatha music event that will be held on Saturday, December 2. Price said. Ben’s repertoire at the carols will include some carol parodies specifically relating to the Christmas theme and a special Christmas message! “We’ll have something for children, adults and Big coup: Leongatha’s Carols in the Drome families, so you should all love it,” Ben said. has pulled off a big trump card with the inPreparations are well underway for the carols clusion of fantastic comedian Ben Price. with more details in next week’s Star.

Live on Lyon to unite community

LEON Gather Events proudly presents Live on Lyon.

A small music festival in Leongatha brought to you by the community, for the community to be held on Saturday, December 2. Get your friends and family together and head over to Lyon Street in Leongatha. Join in on the fun community event, relax, listen and indulge in delicious food. Lyon Street will be blocked off to traffic for the event. Around 10 local musicians will play on stage throughout the day, starting from 11am. For the children, a jumping castle, face paint-

ing and show bags are sure to entertain. “It will be a great social community event everyone can enjoy,” Leon Gather Events committee member Clare Williams said. “Not only can you sit down and have a drink, you can enjoy the amazing local musical talent and the children can keep themselves occupied with all of the fun activities. “We are all about celebrating our community so all proceeds from this event will go towards making the Leongatha Daffodil Street Festival bigger and better.” Entry is only $5, with children under 15 free and all children’s activities are just a small donation.

Island welcomes 2018 whale festival PHILLIP Island is set to host the Island Whale Festival 2018 thanks to a funding boost from the State Government. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing recently announced Phillip Island secured the funding through the State Government’s Regional Events Fund. “We’re proud to be funding the 2018 Island Whale Festival. It’s events like this that keep our We’re a happy bunch: some of the new members of South Gippsland Singers rehearse with shops, restaurants and accommodation providers other longer-standing members. busy, and put Phillip Island on the map for visitors during a normally quiet time of year,” she said. “Our Regional Events Fund is helping to grow our state’s enviable calendar of events – and that means more jobs and stronger economies across

Celebrate Christmas with superb singers

ternoon’s entertainment with Text Me Merry Christmas (Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum). And, of course, some favourite carols will be in the program, as well as lesser known gems. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Christmas cheer. The concert will be performed at the Dakers At $15 for adults and free entry for children, Centre this Sunday, December 3 at 2pm. this is certainly an affordable and fun way to beThe Dakers Centre is located on the corner of gin enjoying the spirit of Christmas! A sumptuous Watt and Smith Streets in Leongatha. afternoon tea will follow the concert. The choir’s numbers have been steadily increasing this year, and the group now has a strong contingent of male and alto singers. For the first time in her almost six years as conductor, Jen Holm has had to ask the sopranos to sing louder! Dorothy Warren, who accompanies the choir on piano, is delighted with the new line-up. This concert’s theme is Peace and the songs chosen include Let There Be Peace On Earth (Sy Miller and Jill Jackson), Happy Christmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Imagine (John Lennon). The choir is also adding a little humour to the af-

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and the South Gippsland Singers are in final rehearsals for their concert, Peaceful Christmas.

Gippland.” The Island Whale Festival is a three day event held during the school holidays on Phillip Island from July 6 to 8 and it is anticipated that 5000 will visit to participate in the activities around The Island. A range of free or low cost activities are planned, which will entertain and educate on the wildlife and natural habitats of Phillip Island and the importance of environmental awareness. The festival celebrates the annual migration of some of the ocean’s most majestic creatures as the coastal waters play host to humpback and southern right whales making their way north to their winter breeding grounds.

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Community groups share $127,000 BASS Coast Shire Council congratulated 35 successful grant recipients at a special presentation event at the civic centre council chamber on Monday, November 13. Community groups and organisations received a total of $127,000 in funding as part of the second round of Bass Coast community grants for 2017. The grants ranged from $1200 to $10,000. The Surf Beach Community Park Committee of Management received $10,000 of major project funding for the installation of a permanent playground. Inverloch Men’s Shed received $5000 to construct disability access to the men’s shed and community room. Wonthaggi Business and Tourism Association

also received $5000 to go towards the second Wonthaggi Laneways Festival, and Disabled Surfers’ Association Bass Coast was granted $5000 of funding to purchase surfboards to establish a Disabled Surfers Branch in Bass Coast. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield was joined by Cr Julian Brown, Cr Michael Whelan, Cr Geoff Ellis and Cr Clare Le Serve to present successful recipients with their grants. Cr Rothfield said council was fortunate to have many volunteers working in all spheres of the community. “I appreciate that fundraising takes a great deal of volunteer time and commitment, and I thank everyone for the enormous effort and time they give to their local community,” she said. “This includes people maintaining our sporting and recreational facilities,

Grants presented: 35 Bass Coast community groups and organisations were thrilled to receive grants from Bass Coast Shire Council on Monday, November 13. those protecting the environment, parents fundraising for kindergartens, and

volunteers of emergency, health and service organisations.”

The first round of the Bass Coast community grants 2018 is now open

for applications and will close on Friday, March 9. More information

is available at www. b a s s c o a s y. v i c . g o v. a u / grants.

Horse permits to take effect A NEW permit system for riding or leading horses on the beach in Corinella will be implemented from December 1.

The permit allows horses on the beach north of Norsemans Road towards Corinella. Horses are not permitted south of Norsemans Road towards Coronet Bay. The new permit system is the result of community discussion and forms part of the safety measures agreed upon by Bass Coast Shire Council in June. Council’s general manager healthy communities and governance David Elder said the permit system places controls on horse access to the beach.

Spread the word: from left, Belinda Nicholls and Jenni Keerie from Milpara Community House in Korumburra with the selfie frame available for the community to raise awareness of the Orange the World-Victoria Against Violence campaign.

Milpara Community House news IT’S that time of year again when Korumburra will go a little orange.

Yes, that’s right it’s Orange the World-Victoria Against Violence time. The 16 days of activism campaign started on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, and will conclude on International Human Rights Day, December 10. Violence affects too many families in Victoria and we all have a role to play in preventing violence in our community. Milpara is seeking your involvement in the campaign by taking simple actions to show your support. Every Victorian can play a role in preventing family violence to help make Victoria a safe and equal society. Join the movement on social media using the hashtags #putyourhandup #goorange and #freefromviolence. Orange your world. You may like to wear orange and display orange in your home, neighbourhood or workplace. Milpara is appreciative of the South Coast Primary Care Partnership which has provided great resources for our community as part of the campaign. This includes a fantastic selfie frame that is at Milpara. Feel free to drop down and grab a photo in it. Let us know if you would like to borrow the frame or arrange for it to visit your business/group. Milpara has put together a useful information booklet that you can download from its website on the Orange the World tab visit milparacommunityhouse.org.au To find out more about Victoria Against Violence, visit the Women Victoria website https://www.vic.gov. au/women/family-violence-prevention/victoria-againstviolence.html.

“These permit conditions have been introduced to support the safe sharing of the beach by all users,” he said. “The system aims to find the best way to ensure the beach is safe and open to beach users, particularly during the busy hotter times over school holidays, and that the local horse riding community is still able to enjoy the pleasure and advantages of riding along the beach.” Permit applications can be made by filling out the forms accessed through council’s website and available at Bass Coast Customer Service Centres. Completed forms can be returned by email, post or in person. Permits are annual and must be renewed each year by December 1.

Recreational riders and pony clubs located in Bass Coast will not be charged a permit fee, but are still required to obtain a valid permit. Details on all fees and access to the permit form are available at basscoast.vic.gov.au/ horsepermit. There are periods when no horses are allowed on the beach, even with a valid permit. These periods include December 25 to January 1, January 26, and from Good Friday to Easter Monday each year. There are also time restrictions during the summer and Easter public school holidays. To find out more information on applying for a permit, visit basscoast.vic.gov.au/horsepermit or contact council’s community safety team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Rush of funding for emergency volunteers GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has congratulated local emergency volunteer groups that shared in more than $322,000 as part of the 2017-18 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Recipients were: Port Albert Volunteer Coast Guard ($3,700), Port Welshpool Volunteer Coast Guard ($39,553), Devon North Fire Brigade ($20,000), Loch Fire Brigade ($46,667), Port Albert Fire Brigade ($7,630), Pound Creek Fire Brigade ($24,353), Strzelecki Fire Brigade ($5,272), Welshpool Fire Brigade ($9,867), Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club ($30,613.95), Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club ($7,757.33), Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club ($18,625.57), Woodside Beach Surf Life Saving Club ($8000) and Leongatha SES ($100,000). Leongatha SES unit controller Matt Saario said the funds would be coupled with a recent grant from the Bank of Melbourne and unit savings to buy a purpose built storm/rescue truck.

“This will improve the capability of the unit, and the service we provide the local and wider communities,” he said. Mr O’Brien said volunteers do a wonderful job in protecting the community and these grants would help ensure they have the equipment and facilities to do the job. “The program funds operational equipment, including vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers and minor facility up-

grades,” he said. “Our country communities are built on the backs of our volunteers and I take this opportunity to once again thank our tireless community volunteers, who give their own time and expertise to keep our communities safe. “I congratulate all these organisations in my electorate who have been successful for this funding and hope it goes some way to assisting this summer.”

Leongatha Red Cross MEMBERS of the Leongatha Red Cross Unit catered at the Leongatha Rose Spectacular, over two successful days.

Assisted by the ladies of the Korumburra unit, the unit donated funds raised to the Myanmar Crisis Appeal and disaster relief within Australia. The winner of the wheelbarrow and plants raffle was Leah Robinson and Judy Wilson won the crocheted rug. Several members attended the recent regional meeting at Meeniyan where reports were given by all units detailing their fundraising activities over the past few months. New officebearers were elected. Glenda Arbuthnot of Tarwin Lower unit is the new chairman and Ron Hateley of Phillip Island will be secretary. The Leongatha unit will hold a cake stall and Christmas raffle on Thursday, November 30 in the hall foyer and the next meeting will be held at Leongatha RSL on December 7 at 10.30am followed by Christmas lunch in the bistro.

LOGAN Tate Wilson was born on November 11 at Leongatha Hospital. Logan is the first child for Tommy and Shannon Wilson of Leongatha.

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Farming Insight

Cattle hunt: Rob and Daniel Prentice from Mirboo North were looking for a mix of steers and heifers to restock their property at last Thursday’s Leongatha VLE store sale.

High hopes: from left, John Quilford from Dalyston and Clive Hollins from Kilcunda caught up at the Leongatha VLE store sale last Thursday. Mr Quilford was just having a look and Mr Hollins had 13 “hopefully gold plated” steers to sell.

Beef stays steady BEEF cattle prices are expected to ease during 2018 before stabilising at a level higher than the five year average, according to Rural Bank’s Australian Cattle Annual Review. Despite the eastern young cattle indicator averaging almost four percent lower than the record high cattle prices in 2016, domestic and export demand for beef remains strong. Rural Bank general manager agribusiness Andrew Smith said with production expected to increase further in 2018, the short term price outlook will depend on rainfall levels. Time to buy: Douglas McIntosh from “The recent revival in demand after October Seaview was hoping to buy cattle at the rain is likely to provide some support to pricLeongatha VLE store sale last Thursday. es for the remainder of this calendar year, and

should ensure they settle approximately 30 percent higher than the five-year average,” he said. “However, if average rainfall isn’t received over the coming weeks, we expect to see restocker demand ease and a potentially higher turn-off through the summer months, which will in turn put downward pressure on prices.” To date, increased international production has kept prices in export markets relatively low compared to Australian cattle prices and should this continue as expected, further declines in Australian cattle prices are inevitable. However, in the short term, restocker demand and stock retention should provide support for cattle prices for the remainder of 2017 before a likely decline in 2018.

• VLE Leongatha

Returns rise for plainer cows THERE were approximately 1220 export and 200 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 430 head week on week. The same large field of buyers was present and operating in a solid market. Quality declined overall with a larger proportion of the prime lots lacking finish. The small number of vealers sold to solid demand and the yearling heifers suited to the trade improved 3c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks sold from 1c to 4c/kg dearer. Heavy weight grown heifers lifted 3c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers improved 9c with the crossbred portion 3c/kg dearer.

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Cows sold 3c to 6c/kg dearer with the plainest light weights improving 18c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold firm. The limited selection of vealers suited to butchers sold from 293c to 315c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 250c and 284c/kg. Grown steers sold between 252c and 275c/kg. Bullocks made from 260c to 283c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish sold from 248c to 262c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 219c and 246c with the crossbred portion between 235c and 266c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 180c and 216c/kg. Heavy weight cows made from 207c to 243c/kg. The better shaped heavy weight bulls sold from 230c to 287c with the dairy lots from 220c to 240c/kg.

The next sale draw - November 29: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Rodwells, 4. Landmark, 5. SEJ, 6. Elders.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, November 22

BULLOCKS 5 L. & M. Wicks, Yinnar 6 Lynne Cook, Yinnar 15 P. Hare, Toongabbie South 1 V. Butler, Wattle Bank 5 B. Lauria 11 J. Dean, Rosedale STEERS 1 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 1 L. & G. Davies, Woolamai 1 S. McKenzie, Calrossie 1 W.J. Rees, Kongwak 2 N.A. & K.L. Hiho, Hedley 2 D.K. & F.L. Waite, Glengarry HEIFERS

685.0kg 619.2kg 583.3kg 590.0kg 605.0kg 705.0kg

283.2 277.2 275.6 275.0 275.0 274.6

$1939.92 $1716.33 $1607.67 $1622.50 $1663.75 $1935.93

400.0kg 340.0kg 330.0kg 370.0kg 350.0kg 407.5kg

314.6 297.2 296.6 294.6 290.0 288.6

$1258.40 $1010.48 $978.78 $1090.02 $1015.00 $1176.05

G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 360.0kg Riveren Farms P/L, Nerrena 355.0kg C.E. & M.A. Hams, Korumburra 325.0kg V. Butler, Wattle Bank 420.0kg Direct Interative Remedial, Leongatha South 407.5kg W.J. Rees, Kongwak 335.0kg

COWS 1 M.R. Hayman Fmly Trust, Woodside 6 Dendee Past Co. 1 T. & M. Neesham, French Island 1 Malabar Farm, Tarwin Lower 1 I.G. & G. Balbo, Yarram 1 A.C. Trotman, Leongatha BULLS 1 L. & C. Robertson, Leongatha 1 D.K. & F.L. Waite, Glengarry 1 C. Scholten 1 P. & C. Davis, Yarram 1 K. & M. Fisher, Tarwin South 1 Maxray Nominees P/L, Buffalo

300.0 $1080.00 295.0 $1047.25 294.6 $957.45 292.6 $1228.92 283.6 $1155.67 280.6 $940.01

580.0kg 646.7kg 570.0kg 460.0kg 700.0kg 650.0kg

242.6 239.6 235.6 234.6 233.6 233.6

$1407.08 $1549.41 $1342.92 $1079.16 $1635.20 $1518.40

1030.0kg 975.0kg 1035.0kg 920.0kg 980.0kg 925.0kg

286.6 284.6 276.6 270.0 266.6 265.6

$2951.98 $2774.85 $2862.81 $2484.00 $2612.68 $2456.80

VLE store sale Thursday, November 23

Steers: R.M. Agostino, Nambrok, 2 x $1560; P.V. Gorman, Boolarra, 6 x $1560; H.T. & P.R. Goldsmith, Dumbalk, 1 x $1550; Bill Berry, Wonthaggi, 11 x $1520; Sugarloaf Nominees, Bass, 14 x $1495; G.S. & J. Tuckett, Woodside, 19 x $1495. Heifers: L. & J. Murphy, Berrys Creek, 12 x $1470; B.J. & T.L. McCormack, Mirboo North, 8 x $1200; Sheridan and Partners, Traralgon, 16 x $1200; D.J. & K.M. Kuch, Darriman, 12 x $1150; B.J. & N.D. Shandley, Leongatha North, 7 x $1140; Manina Pastoral, Welshpool, 14 x $1120. Cows: D. & D. Blum, Almurta, 1 x $1050. Bulls: B.J. O’Loughlin, Mirboo North, 1 x $1500. Cow and calf: J.K. Ainsworth, Stradbroke, 11 x $2725; O.B. & C.M. Hutchinson, Mardan, 5 x $1900; Merlewood Angus, Mirboo North, 12 x $1900; Z. Redpath, Waratah, $1880; S. Peters, Mirboo North, 4 x $1725; I.J. Crooke, Rosedale, 19 x $1675.

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Farming Insight Forty years up for Landcare groups share in $100,000 WEST Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) has provided $100,000 in funding split between 24 Landcare groups. Announcing the funding, WGCMA chief executive officer Martin Fuller said Landcare was a long-time partner in the region. “We work with Landcare to help deliver successful and effective natural resource management projects,” he said. “The support grants will help Landcare volunteers in our region to continue to do the amazing work they have been doing for over 30 years.” The funding was small grants up to $5000 for projects addressing local concerns. “Funding Landcare groups to complete projects specific to their individual goals is hugely important to maintaining strong and healthy groups,” Mr Fuller said. “In addition to this, our research shows that for every one dollar spent on ‘on ground’ works, there is at least three dollars in social benefit that flows through to the Landcare group, its members and the local community. “Every Landcare group is unique, and it is fantastic we were able to support an incredible breadth of projects right across the

Looking up: Roger Lee, a member of 3 Creeks Landcare, which will conduct a bird monitoring project.

Leongatha SES

By Jessica Anstice LEONGATHA SES Unit celebrated 40 years of community emergency assistance and service on Sunday afternoon.

Natural focus: Korumburra Landcare Group will spend $5000 on a bird monitoring project. region ranging from the Neerim Frog Festival to mapping of past projects to running a student film festival on the benefits of citizen science,” Mr Fuller said. South Gippsland recipients were: • 3 Creeks Landcare Group – bird monitoring project, $5000; • Anderson Inlet Landcare Group – bird monitoring project, $5000; • Korumburra Landcare Group – bird monitoring project, $5000; • Wonthaggi Urban Landcare Group – bird monitoring project, $5000; • Mount Worth Landcare Group – mapping of past project and revegetation sites, $5000; • Gippsland Agroforestry Network – case study on the processes of the timber production from the growing of the tree through to milling and marketing, $3000; • Franklin River Landcare Group – weed control and planting of 6000 plants, $5000; • Arawata/Mt Eccles Landcare Group – weed control (sweet pittosporum) in the Hammans Bush reserve, $5000; • South Gippsland Landcare Network – develop a landholder support program, $5000; • Nerrena Landcare Network – planting and weed control at the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve along the Tarwin River, $2500; • Mardan Mirboo North Landcare Network – implement the Strzelecki Koala Corridor Plan for the Mardan-Mirboo North Landcare area, $2500;

• Yarram Yarram Landcare Network – develop, design and print of investment prospectus, targeted at private enterprise, $5000; • Yarram Urban Landcare Group – Bug Blitz program with school children, $5000; Jack and Albert Rivers Restoration Project – a student film fe • stival to feature the work of Landcare and student citizen science, $5000; • Corner Inlet Blackberry Action Group – weed management plans for landholders, $3000; and • Albert River Landcare Group – reinvigoration of Albert River Landcare Group, $2000. For more information on the grants, please contact your local Landcare network or WGCMA’s Regional Landcare program officer Kathleen Brack on 1300 094 262.

Past and current SES members, emergency service crews and community members from across the region joined the Leongatha SES for afternoon tea, speeches and cake to celebrate. Past members who joined in 1977, Rod Stewart and Ron Fisher, attended the celebration and spoke about their experiences with the Leongatha SES. “I can remember one of our very first jobs around 39 years ago when we were called out to an abandoned Nissen hut in Mirboo North,” Ron Fisher said. “We were asked to clean out a freezer which had been turned off for three or four weeks, it was full of meat that had been rotting in there. “After we had cleaned it out, we were asked to get rid of the awful smell but it was impossible.” Mr Stewart said the main incidents he remembers includes the kidnapping at the school in Wooreen 40 years ago and when a gas truck came too fast around a corner in Koonwarra. “A big turning point for the Leongatha SES was at a car accident out near where the old drive in cinema was around 38 years ago,” he said.

Past and present: from left, Leongatha SES past members Rod Stewart, George Witherow, Leongatha SES unit controller Matt Saario and past member Ron Fisher celebrated 40 years of the Leongatha SES in the rooms on Sunday afternoon. “We attended the accident along with the police and a few people were trapped inside a vehicle. “We went to assist the police with freeing the people but the police didn’t recognise us because they didn’t think we were qualified and ended up getting the vehicle towed off the road with the people still inside.” Mr Stewart said after that the police started to look into things and realised we are fully qualified for road rescue and that’s when things started to kick off for the Leongatha SES.

Leongatha SES recently received a $100,000 grant from the State Government along with a $50,000 grant from the Bank of Melbourne to go towards purchasing a new rescue truck in 2018. “Times have changed over the years,” Leongatha SES unit controller Matt Saario said. “We now have a lot more advanced equipment and have access to more training. “We also have more interaction with other emergency services such as the CFA, ambulance and police.”

Beautifying landscape: Kate Walsh, a member of Nerrena Landcare, which will plant trees and control weeds at the Services unite: from left, Leongatha SES member Anthony Lindhard, Leongatha South CFA Koonwarra Recreation Re- member Gary Williams, CFA District nine member Jodi Butler and Leongatha SES member serve along the Tarwin River. Val Bremner gathered the celebrate 40 years of the Leongatha SES on Sunday afternoon.

Holstein results now in Coal Creek collects Tidy Town win THE results of the recent South Gippsland Sub Branch , Holsteins, Semex On Farm Judging Competition, saw 150 cows judged by Marcus Young, Tasmania, from 20 exhibitors.

COAL Creek Community Park and Museum has won an award in the Tidy Towns 2017 Cultural Heritage category for the establishment of the Macqueen’s Barber Shop.

Results of first three place getters are as follows Mature Cow: 1 – View Fort Trekka Stylish – View Fort Holsteins- Matt Templeton (Tarwin) 2 – Calderlea Goldwyn Telula – LG.LA + TC Calder (Meeniyan) 3 – Grantley Damian Fantasy – Jones Family (Toora) 5 yr Old: 1 – Calderlea Lauthority Myra – LG. LA + TC Calder (Meeniyan) 2 – Harklaje Ginjack Bondi – TJ + JE Clark (Nerrena) 3 – Carisma Pole Reggie – Maree Deenen (Leongatha South) 4 yr Old: 1 – Bushlea Shottle Wave – Ash Harrison (Nerrena) 2 – Willette Fever Hay – Jones Family (Toora)

Lachlan Macqueen, the Singing Barber, was a well know personality in 1920’s Korumburra. For 20 years he cut hair and shaved beards for the going rate of sixpence with a cigar which On farm judging: from left, Marcus Young - Judge, Bruce is equivalent of 5c in today’s Templeton – representing Matt Tempelton, Richard Ellis – money. Moo-Sem, Sponsor. When World War 2 broke out in 1939 the six Macqueen boys all joined the Australian Army 3 – Q07 Medelion – M + N Ash Harrison (Nerrena) Bland (Foster) 2 – View Fort Pacific Icon – and the youngest son the Austra3 yr Old: View Fort Holsteins- Matt Tem- lian Air force, between 1939 and 1942. 1 – Attaview Doorman Jas- pleton (Tarwin) All the army boys went overmine – E, A, R Attenborough 3 – Hill Valley Monterey Silk seas to war zones, but Mr. and (Poowong) – R + H Perrett (Kongwak) 2 – View Fort Destry Pink – The first two place getters have Mrs Macqueen would not give View Fort Holstein- Matt Tem- been judged in the state judging permission for their youngest son pleton (Tarwin) competition where results will be to go overseas as three of their sons were already prisoners of 3 – Krishlaye Windbrook Patti known next week. The winner of the Moo-Sem war, one in Germany and two in – Ash Harrison (Nerrena) Champion Cow was Matt Tem- a Japanese camp in Burma. The 2 yr Old: amazing part of the story is that 1 – Krishlaye Denzel Heidi – pleton.

all the Macqueen boys came home after the war. Coal Creek won its award against a number of other quality entrants: • Dimboola Town Committee for the Dimboola RSL • Beechworth for the Burke Museum • Murry Valley Centre for the Rutherglen Memorial Park

• Rutherglen tidy towns – for Music on Wheels • Advance Morwell Incorporation for Coming to Grips with Serious Challenges • Coal Creek Community Park and Museum for Heritage Craft Day • Coal Creek Community Park and Museum for Bush Tramway Carriage Restoration

Winning entry: the Macqueen’s Hairdresser and Tobacconist shop at Coal Creek.

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER We are looking for an energetic, highly organised admin officer with good computing skills to support our education programme, shop and office located in Inverloch. This is a part-time position of 6 hrs/wk and an additional 6 hrs/wk during school holidays for 12 months in the first instance. Email info@sgcs.org.au to get a copy of the position description or ring Annette on 0437 433 365 Closing 5pm Friday 8 December

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

Operating Suite - Nurse Unit Manager Permanent Full-Time Position Bass Coast health is seeking applications from suitably qualiﬁed Registered Nurses interested in taking up a leadership role within the Operating Suite.

Registered Nurse Grade 2 Nurse Pool Night Duty - Permanent Part-Time – Hours Negotiable

We are seeking a casual sales assistant (approx 30 hours per week) who will perform on site customer operations and make truck deliveries. You will need: • Medium rigid licence • Excellent time management • Good driving skills • To be ﬁt and enjoy working in a physically active role • Great customer relation skills Some of the main tasks include: • Truck deliveries of posts and sawn timber (mainly focused in the Leongatha / Korumburra / Wonthaggi regions) • Operation of forklift and front-end loader to transport post packs and sawn timber around plant • Stacking timber into racks according to size and dimension • Understanding of site safety / emergency procedures • Docking sawn timber to length with a sliding compound saw • Customer service skills (in person and on phone), use of cash register, EFTPOS machine Call 0429 832 434 or 0402 131 698 for more information. To apply, email your resumé to sales@ﬁsherstimber.com.au Applications close: 5th December 2017

WOORAYL LODGE INC.

Ryans Transport is looking for both

POSITION VACANT

FULL TIME AND PART-TIME TRUCK DRIVERS

Registered Nurse (Division 1) -

MUST have MC licence and good driving record. If you want to work with an award winning family business, offering excellent conditions and driving modern equipment, then give us a call. For more information, please call Tom 0409 613 664

(0.8 to 1.0 FTE) (Job Sharing will be considered)

Emergency Department - Registered Grade 2 Nurses – 2.57 EFT Applications are invited from suitably qualiﬁed Clinical Nurse Specialists, Grade 2 Registered Nurses and Critical Care Registered Nurses (post-graduate study) for permanent part-time positions in the Emergency Department at Bass Coast Health.

Sales Assistant / Delivery Driver

TRUCK DRIVER

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses for permanent part-time night duty hours on our Nurse Pool.

Manager Access & Patient Flow Short-Term, Full-Time Annual Leave Cover 15/01/18 to 04/02/18 Short-Term, Full-Time Annual Leave Cover 02/04/18 to 06/05/18 Apppications invited from suitably qualiﬁed nurses for these short-term leave cover positions.

3 Positions Available Permanent Position Hours Negotiable – Grade 1 or 2 Permanent Position Full-Time – Grade 2 Casual Position – Grade 2 We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and experienced Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapists to join our busy team. For full position details including position descriptions and how to apply please visit the employment section on our website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

TRADE MANAGER Capeview - Mitre 10 Wonthaggi

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Trade Manager will deliver and lead, through a loyal and dedicated trade team, excellent customer service in the provision of trade and timber products. You will have extensive trade sales experience, strong communication skills, and proven leadership skills with experience in a similar role. Key responsibilities include: • Provide exemplary customer service and satisfaction • Plan and prepare staff rosters ensuring adequate coverage • Offer problem solving skills • Manage inventory to company expectations • Comply with, and adhere to, O,H&S standards • Provide effective leadership, coaching and direction to your team • Demonstrably high administration skills are required in this role • Proﬁciency in computerised point of sale systems You will ideally have some experience managing staff in a retail and trade / DIY environment. You are invited to apply in writing, inclusive of your resumé, by Friday 8th December 2017 to: The Store Manager Capeview Mitre 10, Cape Paterson Road, Wonthaggi Vic 3995 or by email to edwin.vandenberg@cv-m10.com.au Only applicants successful in making it through to the next recruitment stage will be contacted.

Rewarding positions are available for Home Support Workers at Latrobe Community Health Service.

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

Latrobe Community Health Service is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, discounted private health insurance, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

Applications are invited from suitably qualiﬁed and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team here at Woorayl Lodge, Leongatha. The ideal applicant(s) must have: • the aptitude and attitude that is caring and empathetic to our residents (and their family), and supportive and encouraging to our staff. • the ability to balance being a team player and mentor. • willingness to undertake shared on call duties both overnight and weekends. Experience in Aged Care and with ACFI / Accreditation preferred but not essential. Applications must be received by COB Monday 11th December, 2017 and include: cover letter, resume with copies of current registration and valid police checks. Applications can be forwarded either via email enquiries@woorayllodge.com.au or by post to: Shane Jenkins Facility Manager Woorayl Lodge Inc. 71 McCartin Street Leongatha VIC 3953

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WEEKEND CASUAL POSITION Casual Retail Team Members Inverloch Two weekend casual positions exist as Casual Retail Team Members in our Inverloch store. The positions require extremely high customer service focus and a high aptitude for products found in a DIY/Hardware store environment. The successful applicants should be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding customer interface skills • Strong merchandising skills • Excellent communication skills • Highly organised and efﬁcient • Able to work weekends • Team orientated Previous experience working in a DIY/Hardware store environment will be viewed as a distinct advantage. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing by Friday 8th December 2017 to: The Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10 – Inverloch, Bass Coast Highway, Vic 3996, or by email to karen.treyvaud@cv-m10.com.au

Teacher (Tech School) • Fixed Term to 31st December 2018 • Based at the Morwell Campus (Gippsland Tech School)

Casual – Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire

• Job Reference No. 1824

We are seeking, enthusiastic, qualified and customer focussed people to join our dynamic and progressive team. Latrobe Community Health Service is a leading provider of health services across Gippsland. We are expanding our innovative Home Support Program – Your Care Choice and are now recruiting in Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire to work with selected clients. Your Care Choice delivers in home and community based support services to assist people with disabilities and those who are frail aged. This program provides direct support to enable our clients to continue to live in their own homes longer. To be considered to join our team, you will genuinely enjoy working with our client group and require: • A Certificate 3/4 in Aged Care or Disability • Current first aid certificate • Driver’s License and a comprehensively insured vehicle • Experience in working within a community setting with frail aged or people with a disability For more information please contact Heidi Losic-Clarke on 1800 242 696. Applications will be accepted until 11pm, Sunday 3 December 2017.

The Gippsland Tech School is anticipated to open in late February 2018 and will be hosted at the Morwell Campus of Federation Training.

Applications from Aboriginal people, people from a culturally diverse background and people with a lived experience of disability are encouraged. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualiﬁed applicants will receive consideration for employment.

No late or hard copy applications will be accepted. Applicants must lodge their application online. For a copy of the position description, visit www.lchs.com.au/careers.

The Gippsland Tech School partnership includes ﬁve Year 7-12 secondary schools and three special development schools, Latrobe City Council and numerous partner organisations representing industry and community within the Latrobe Valley. Based at the Morwell Gippsland Tech School, an exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for a suitably qualiﬁed, experienced and motivated individual to join Federation Training in a Teaching role.

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Applications close 2pm Wednesday 6th December, 2017 Further information on the above role can be obtained from www.federationtraining.edu.au or by contacting Paul Boys, Director Gippsland Tech School on 0447 071 297 or Human Resources on 03 5120 4540. Applicants must apply online. No late or hard copy applications can be accepted.

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DELIVERY DRIVER

Coleman’s Ice and Spring Water Supplies Must be reliable and fit, and able to work over the summer period. WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS MR Licence Forklift Licence A MUST start asap Contact Anthony 0409 533 640

Students turn to trade VOCATIONAL Education and Training (VET) has become an overly popular pathway for secondary college students as it advances their skills physically as well as mentally for their work life after school.

Secondary schools across the region offer VET courses, generally through TAFE however most offer a handful of courses on site. VET is an educational program for students studying for their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). Year 10, 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to choose a course related to a specific industry they may be interested in. All students who undergo a course are required to part take

in structured workplace learning (SWL). SWL compliments the training undertaken at the school/ provider and is spread across the

Hard worker: Mary MacKillop Year 10 student Josh Edden works hard in the building construction class at Mary MacKillop College.

duration of the program. “It’s of benefit because it gives them experience in the workplace and in the industry they want to choose,” Mary MacKillop College trades teacher Ken Myors said. “It makes them a lot more employable for when they do finish school.” VET courses include building construction, applied fashion, ICT, sport and recreation, business and many more. “A number of students have received apprenticeships as electricians, builders, brick layers and carpenters over the past few years from completing VET courses through Mary MacKillop College,” he said. “Completing trade subjects in Year 10 through to 12 prepares the students well for work after school.”

WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY LTD

Relief Side Loader Compactor Driver/General Yard Duties

TRADE MANAGER Capeview - Mitre 10 Leongatha

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Trade Manager will deliver and lead, through a loyal and dedicated trade team, excellent customer service in the provision of trade and timber products. You will have extensive trade sales experience, strong communication skills, and proven leadership skills with experience in a similar role. Key responsibilities include: • Provide exemplary customer service and satisfaction • Plan and prepare staff rosters ensuring adequate coverage • Offer problem solving skills • Manage inventory to company expectations • Comply with, and adhere to, O,H&S standards • Provide effective leadership, coaching and direction to your team • Demonstrably high administration skills are required in this role • Proﬁciency in computerised point of sale systems You will ideally have some experience managing staff in a retail and trade / DIY environment. You are invited to apply in writing, inclusive of your resumé, by Friday 8th December 2017 to: The Store Manager Capeview Mitre 10, Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha Vic 3953 or by email to craig.marinus@cv-m10.com.au Only applicants successful in making it through to the next recruitment stage will be contacted.

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.

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

EXPERIENCED MILKER required, 6-8 milkings a week, 5 mins from Leongatha. Ph: 0418-116539.

TRACTOR OPERATOR Required EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Must be able to work unsupervised Based Tarwin Lower Contact Dave 0438 056 987

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

for lease FACTORY 5, 10-12 McPherson Street, Leongatha. Floor space 10m x 18m. Rent on application includes: GST, water and shire rates, insurance, fire levy, land tax, maintenance. Mob: 0407-057425.

MARINE LICENCE COURSE 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 ASTRA billiard table. Beautiful carved legs x 6, cues, balls, hidden drawer. As new, $1,500. Ph: 0437-510108. BAR B Q Bonanza, stainless steel, 4 burner, hooded, used once, on wheels, $200. Ph: 56623278. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175. NEW POTATOES, Potters Road. Graham Challis, phone 0400551586.

public notice

DECLARATION Fire Restrictions

CFA and the DELWP will be introducing Fire Restrictions (Fire Danger Period and Prohibited Period respectively) for all private land within the municipalities listed below. The Fire Restriction Period will commence at 0100 hours on the date shown and unless varied by a subsequent declaration, will end at 0100 hours on 1st May 2018.. Municipality

Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland

Learning Support Ofﬁcer 2018 Learning Support Ofﬁcers work in the Learning Support Program to assist students and teachers in the classroom to access quality learning.

Date of Commencement

Bass Coast

04/12/2017

Baw Baw

04/12/2017

French Island

04/12/2017

Latrobe

04/12/2017

South Gippsland

04/12/2017

Part time possible by negotiation.

Certain restrictions on the lighting of fires are in force during the Fire Restriction Period. Information about fire restrictions within the Country Area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au, your local CFA District Office or Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.

All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

Information about ﬁre restrictions within the Fire Protected Area can be obtained from www.delwp.vic.gov.au, or your local DELWP Fire District Ofﬁcer.

Please contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au.

Steven Warrington

Suitably qualiﬁed and experienced applicants are required.

Chief Ofﬁcer – CFA

Stephanie Rotarangi

Applications close 9am, Monday 11 December 2017.

Chief Fire Ofﬁcer – DELWP

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PLUMBING TEAM MEMBER Capeview - Mitre 10 Inverloch Wednesday to Sunday Reporting to the Store Manager, you will deliver excellent customer service in the provision of plumbing and related products. Your experience may have come from working on the tools or in plumbing counter sales, or both. Key responsibilities include: • Provide exemplary customer service and satisfaction • Offer problem solving skills to customers • Order stock to company expectations • Comply with, and adhere to, O,H&S standards • Proﬁciency in computerised point of sale systems You will ideally have some experience working in a retail/trade sales environment. You are invited to apply in writing, inclusive of your resumé, by Friday 8th December 2017 to: The Store Manager Capeview Mitre 10, Bass Coast Highway, Inverloch, Vic 3996 or by email to karen.treyvaud@cv-m10.com.au Only applicants successful in making it through to the next recruitment stage will be contacted.

Stony Creek Racing Club Inc.

CLUB AMBASSADORS Stony Creek Racing Club the centre of professional horse racing in South Gippsland is seeking Club Ambassadors in Korumburra, Yarram and the Bass Coast region to help promote the Club's five race days, activities and membership benefits including distribution of race day posters. For more information or to apply please contact CEO Sarah Wolf on 5664 0099.

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Great outcomes: Mary MacKillop College’s building construction teacher Ken Myors with two out of the three cubby houses the Year 11 building construction students built recently.

Truck & Dog/ Float Truck Operator

situations vacant CASUAL weekend relief milker required, 5 mins from Leongatha. Some week days possible. Herringbone, 200 cows. Ph: 5668-9292.

public notice WOORAYL LODGE Fete raffle results: 1st prize Gwen Wilkinson, 2nd prize Carol Harry, 3rd prize Sarah Edney.

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for sale

garage sales

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. SQUARE hay bales, shedded, $7 per bale. Ph: 0401-603525. TORO Zero turn lawn mower, 221/2hp, 212 hours, mulching deck, roll bar, EC, $5,700 ONO. New approx $9,800. Ph: 5664-1320. TREADMILL Endurance Bondi, 12 programs. Brand new $250. Phone Les 0403-901575. YAMATO industrial overlocker and Consew sewing machine. Good condition, $400 each. Ph: 0428-640064.

MOWERS

Garage Sale 10am to 4pm

Saturday & Sunday December 2 & 3 825 Farmers Road DUMBALK NORTH New & used timber furniture, collectables, household & farm sundries, tractor and implements. Further details on Leongatha Buy & Sell

No early birds

livestock BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, flock registered, OB accredited. Well grown and bred. Can deliver. 0428-356376. BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

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

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

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

Ph: 5662 2028

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

wanted to buy 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.

deaths

BLAIR - Alastair. 5.5.43 - 18.11.17 Dearly loved husband of Jan. Friend of Pam, Cherry, Dianne and families. No more Essendon versus Collingwood. We will miss you.

PERRY - Ivan Percival. Passed away peacefully at Grandridge Lodge, Mirboo North on November 21, 2017. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of June for 49 years. Much loved uncle of Colleen. Forever in our hearts. xxxx

BLAIR - Alastair Jack. 05.05.1943 - 18.11.2017 Will be missed. Our love and thoughts to Jan and families. Dianne, John and family. FISHER - Toppy. A very special Mum and Nana. We love you. Brian and Margie. Morgan, Di, Hamish, Harry and Wesley. Tegan, Bryan and Heidi. Nana it was time to go, we miss you already, we shared so many special times together. Until we meet again. HUNT - Patsy Eva. 1930 - 2017 Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha on November 24, 2017. Much loved wife of Brian (dec). Loving mother to Brian Jr. Deeply indebted to the gracious love and care shown by staff at Koorooman House. Never forgotten.

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Private cremation.

PERRY - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Ivan Percival Perry will be held in our Leongatha Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 commencing at 11am. After light refreshments a service for burial will be held at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

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GARAGE SALE 39 Cashin Street INVERLOCH

Saturday December 2 9am - 3pm GENERAL CLEANOUT big variety of goods

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A MAN was found to be towing an unregistered boat trailer in Creamery Valley Road in Toora on Tuesday, November 21 at 10.32 am. The 74 year old man was issued with an infringement notice for $159.

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Jenny Milkins

Jodie and family.

Found chainsaw A CHAINSAW has been handed in to the Foster Police Station. If you can prove ownership please contact Foster Police on 5682 2407.

Unregistered vehicle

0437 465 399

TROTMAN - Lorna. 24.11.14 Three years, such a long road to travel without you. Miss you.

Intersection collision TWO vehicles collided at the intersection of the Meeniyan-Promontory Road and the Foster-Promontory Road in Fish Creek on Saturday at 12pm. A vehicle turning right off the Meeniyan- Promontory Road failed to give way to a vehicle travelling north on the Foster- Promontory Road. The offending vehicle was driven by a 37 year old man from Slovakia who had two other passengers in his Mercedes motor home. The other vehicle was driven by a woman from Agnes who was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The woman from Agnes received minor injuries and was conveyed to the Foster hospital for observations. No one in the other vehicle was injured. Police from Foster, Toora and Leongatha attended the scene along with the CFA from Fish Creek. The scene took hours to clear. The offending driver was issued an infringement notice for failing to give way at an intersection for $317 and three demerit points.

Too fast

Jo Fennell

Your loving wife Connie and family.

Right Successful fete: from left, Woorayl Lodge board members and Woorayl Lodge Ladies Auxiliary members Pat Dodson, Kim Hughes, Rosemary Mitchard, Joan Fiek, Lynne Hodges, Woorayl Lodge president Kaye Warren and front Woorayl Lodge resident Evelyn Nunn had a wonderful time at the Woorayl Lodge Monster Fete and Garage Sale on Saturday.

A 19 year old woman was caught travelling at 98km/h in an 80km/h zone on the South Gippsland Highway in Toora. The woman was intercepted by police on Tuesday, November 21 at 12.10pm. She was issued with an infringement notice for $317 and three demerit points.

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in memoriam

Barbeque time: Wendy McFarlane and Robert Bruce from Leongatha put on a delicious barbeque feast for the Woorayl Lodge Monster Fete and Garage Sale on Saturday.

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Members of the community for supporting the Annual Poppy Appeal and for their attendance at the Community Service.

CAFARELLA - Thomas. 8.1.29 - 23.11.01 Years come and go. Memories and the legacy you left continue. Ripose in pace.

Woorayl Lodge president Kaye Warren said the event was a great success. “It was a big team effort and we had lots of people come through,” she said. “We sold out of everything and the Devonshire Tea was an absolute hit.” Leongatha’s Casey Tumino was lucky enough to take home the Christmas hamper raffle.

LEONGATHA’S former Great Southern Saddlery store was broken into overnight on Sunday, November 19. The roller door of the premises was forced open and a quantity of property, mainly fishing gear and some archery equipment, was stolen. The store is situated on the corner of Bair Street and Roughead Street. Police are appealing for anyone who saw any vehicles or people acting suspiciously in the area.

Korumburra RSL

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

WOORAYL Lodge Leongatha held its annual Monster Fete and Garage Sale on Saturday.

funerals HUNT - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Patsy Eva Hunt will be held at our Leongatha Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street on Thursday, November 30, 2017 commencing at 11am.

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GARAGE SALE

Fete fantastic success

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)

Over the speed limit A DRIVER was caught travelling at 72km/h in a 60km/h zone on the South Gippsland Highway in Welshpool on Tuesday, November 21 at 11.20am. The 72 year old man from Boronia was issued with an infringement notice for $317 and three demerits.

Costly offence A WOMAN was caught driving an unregistered vehicle on the South Gippsland Highway in Welshpool on Tuesday, November 21 at 11.50am. The 31 year old from Camperdown, New South Wales was intercepted by police for a routine check and was issued with an infringement notice for $793.

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Driver fined

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A 55 year old driver was caught travelling at 109km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Meeniyan-Promontory Road in Fish Creek on Thursday at 5.46pm. The Yallourn North woman was issued with an infringement notice for $198 and one demerit point.

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Dangerous driver AN unlicensed driver was detected driving at 141km/h in a 100km/h zone along the Bass Highway in Dalyston just after midnight on Monday. The 22 year old man from Cairnlea was intercepted by the Wonthaggi nightshift divisional van and could not provide any explanation for his dangerous driving. The driver will be charged with exceeding the speed limit and unlicensed driving and will have to explain his actions to a Magistrate.

Lookout for Michael White POLICE are asking the community to help locate Michael White who was last seen in the Cowes/Phillip Island area. The 33 year old man has 13 warrants out for his arrest. If you have any information that will assist police, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Tools stolen UNKNOWN persons forced open a shed and stole a number of power tools and a chainsaw from a rural property on Anderson Inlet Road in Bena. The incident occurred overnight between Saturday and Sunday. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Staff member slapped A MAN slapped a Coles Liquorland Cowes staff member across the face after being refused purchase of alcohol. Three men entered the store on Saturday and attempted to purchase alcohol. After being unable to produce identification they were refused service and asked to leave. One of the men returned a short time later at 4.30pm and verbally abused staff and then slapped a staff member across the face before leaving. Any person who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact San Remo Police on 56785500 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Stolen vehicle UNKNOWN persons have stolen a 2008 white Ford Territory from a driveway of a private address in Dalyston. The vehicle was stolen overnight between Saturday and Sunday, its registration number is WHN830. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Golf course fire UNKNOWN persons started a small fire on the Wonthaggi Golf Course on Monday, November 20. Offenders entered the golf course and lit the fire on the ground amongst the pine trees using available material including ground litter. The fire was located near the fourth hole and was quickly extinguished by the Wonthaggi CFA causing minimal damage. Two men were seen by a witness leaving the area via South Dudley Road. Any person that may have further information regarding this is asked to contact Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit on 5671 4100 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Defibrillator grants now open GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for an automatic external defibrillator (AED) for their club or sports facility.

Mr O’Brien said the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program is now open and provides clubs with funding to purchase an automatic external defibrillator to help save the lives of players, officials and spectators. “Clubs who are successful in acquiring a grant will receive an AED package that includes a high quality defibrillator, basic emergency resuscitation skills training and a minimum of six years of essential defibrillator maintenance,” he said said. “A person’s chance of survival decreases 10 per cent every minute without defibrillation after they have suffered a cardiac arrest.” Mr O’Brien said in a life threatening situation every second counts and the people of Gippsland South deserve the best chance at surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. “This is a great opportunity for club members to boost their first aid skills, improve planning for medical emergencies and ensure players or spec- Amazing achievement: Ruby Courtier holds her third place medal- Australian champ: Patrick Biro, right, holds his Australian Title tators suffering sudden cardiac arrest get help unwith his brother and competition partner Daniel Biro. lion in Sword Combat. til paramedics arrive.” Applications close on Friday, December 22. For more information or to apply visit www. sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ defibrillators-sporting-clubs-and-facilities-program.

Karate students claim Australian Championship title

STUDENTS from South Gippsland Freestyle Karate recently attended the International Sport Karate Association Australian Championship event in Sydney.

Students recently qualified to enter the competition after attending and winning events in the Victorian tournament circuit. The event was packed with over 500 competitors attending with mostly opponents from New South Wales making the Victorian team work harder to be noticed by the judges. With one Senior from the club taking out the Goodbye: after 14 years in the role, Barry Australian championship title in Self defence Switzer is leaving his position as GippSport technique, Patrick Biro walked away with his

executive officer on December 29.

head held high as he was presented with the Australian Title for 2017. “The dedication, determination and concentration from Patrick was perfection,” Sensei Mick Ognenovski, founder and head instructor of South Gippsland Freestyle Karate, said. “With the help of his brother Daniel Biro, the duo took the hard work they have put into training and presented to the judges a demonstration that could not be ignored, gaining a solid win.” Patrick Biro is the club’s first Australian Karate Champion and now looks to defend his title in 2018. Patrick also took out three runner up positions in Clash Sparring, Sword Combat and Sumo. But the day was not only about the boys; junior

student Ruby Courtier battled hard in her division to take out a third position in Sword Combat. Showing size does not matter, she took it to her larger opponents, making them work for a position. All students that attended the event and did not place worked extremely hard in packed events, doing Sensei Ognenovski and the club proud. The event was a full day starting at 9am and finishing late in the evening. If you’re interested in joining the Championship Team and representing the South Gippsland area, dojo locations are in Leongatha, Korumburra and Foster. Call 0432 481 146 for more information.

GippSport Learn new footy skills in Korumburra farewells Barry TEENAGERS wanting to get in amongst the footy action are encouraged to come along and hone their skills at the Korumburra Showgrounds.

AFTER nearly 14 years as executive officer with GippSport, Barry Switzer has decided to ‘hang up the boots’, with his last day being December 29. Words cannot convey the appreciation the GippSport board and staff have of Barry’s remarkable commitment, enthusiasm and passion he has brought to the executive officer role. The success GippSport experiences today is a reflection of the amazing outcomes Barry has achieved in the leadership role and the valuable relationships he has created for the betterment of community sport in Gippsland. There will be opportunities to say thank you and farewell to Barry, including an event to be organised for February, 2018. The GippSport board plans to advertise the executive officer position from December with the intention to appoint early in the New Year. GippSport would like to thank and congratulate Barry on a wonderful career with GippSport

Led by Korumburra Seniors coach Ben McGee – who is affiliated with program initiator the Simon Black Australian Rules Academy – the program is an opportunity to break down the fundamentals of footy. Open to boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 17, the program is free and is club neutral, so you can be a part of the program no matter which club you belong to. “We focus on honing the fundamentals, driven by the intellectual property of Simon Black Academy skill systems,” Ben said. “It’s a successful model that has also been used by young adults from 18 to 25 years old to improve their game.” Some of the key elements of the program focus on ball skills and techniques, escape routes and minimal tackling. Ben said there are no capacity limits; everyone who wants to join in is free to do so. The program runs from 5pm until 6pm on Friday nights, and will do so until around the week before Christmas. For more information, contact Ben on 0439 Extra coaching: Mackenzie Findlay, Jordan Grabham, Joel Anthony, Jacob Douglas and 969 275, or head to the Simon Black Academy Jayden Howlett-Bell are improving their footy skills with coaches Neil Edwards and Ben Facebook page.

McGee in Korumburra.

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SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch LAST Wednesday’s social bowls brought a modest field of 18 players out to compete in teams of three to bowl two 12-end games of three-bowl triples. The game produced only one two-game winner. Winners, with two wins and 34 points up were, Paul Davis (S), Peter Dalmau and Chris Nevill. Runners up, with one win, 24 points and seven shots up, were Gary Hardy (S), Glen Scott and Mike Applin. Social bowls will be played again next Wednesday, November 29. Sign on by 11.30am for a 12.30pm start. Thursday social bowls played the usual two games of one end. Only a single team won both games. Congratulations to Rhonda Davies, Jan Fraser, Cynthia Hensley and Val Davis. Raffles were won by Pam Lawson, Laurel Lee, Linda Gallyot and Robyn Woolstencroft. There will be a News and Views session on Thursday, November 30, starting at 11am. It will be a time to share information and discuss any concerns. Social bowls will follow. Josie from Travelling Jack will be at the club on Thursday, November 30, from 10am to 1pm. Maybe it will be an opportunity to select a Christmas gift for the bowler in your life. Saturday Pennant, round five results: Division 1: Inverloch Blue 79 defeated Inverloch White 56. Division 3: Inverloch 82 defeated San Remo 63. Division 4: Inverloch 69 defeated San Remo 50.

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Division 5: Inverloch Blue 70 lost to Phillip Island 94; Inverloch White 66 drew with Foster 66. Friday, December 1, will be the final day of Inverloch’s Introduction to Bowling program for the local primary school children. This event was organised with physical education coordinator Lewis Rankin, who was looking to the community to allow students to become more connected to the local sporting clubs. Carol Thorn, Terry Seaward and Rob Dowling were the main organisers of the bowling sessions with other club members assisting the students. It gave the Grade 5 and 6 students a brief opportunity to see what it is that draws an older generation (or two) out to those bowling greens, but most importantly a chance to try something new. They learnt the basics and bowled towards that elusive kitty at the other end. These children were well behaved and enjoyed getting outside the school and being part of the community. Close to 100 students have now been introduced to bowls. The Inverloch Bowling Club appreciated the time which the students and their teachers set aside to try their hand at the fine old art of lawn bowling; maybe they have unleashed a newfound sporting passion? This Friday is meal night with beef on the menu; names on the blackboard if you are wishing to attend. Well done to all the Inverloch bowlers who made the journey to Shepparton to play in the Vic Open. Congratulations to Wayne and Janis Parks who bowled themselves into the semi final of the Mixed Pairs; a great achievement. The members who bowled in this event were happy that

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

they participated and thought it was a great experience.

Buffalo indoor

ON Wednesday, November 22 it was an enjoyable night of bowling at Buffalo with 13 bowlers and Rod watching. It was good to have Denyse Menzies and Ian Hasty join us. After teams were selected three games of eight ends were played. On mat one Danah Suckling, Peter Tiziani and Mary Tumino combined well to win over Toni Heldens and Stephen Suckling 14-5. On mat two after scoring on six of the eight ends Ian, Hasty and Carolyn Benson easily beat Charlie Tumino and Illene Tiziani 12-2. Bill Wolswinkel and Joyce Occhipinti won by one shot over Joe Occhipinti and Denyse Menzies 9-8. In the second game Joe and Denyse lost a close game from Danah, Peter and Mary 8-4 and Charlie and Illene found form to easily beat bill and Joyce 13-5. In another close game Toni and Stephen bowled steadily beating Ian and Carolyn 8-5. Game three saw all three mats recording close results. Toni and Stephen beat Bill and Joyce 9-5, Charlie and Illene beat Danah, Peter and Mary 7-6, and Joe and Denyse beat Ian and Carolyn 8-5. The overall night’s results were very interesting with three teams recording two wins and one loss, and three teams with two losses and one win. Rod had to tally up ends, shots won, shots against to decide placings of teams. The night’s winners were Danah, Peter and Mary (WWL) 12 ends, 28 shots; next were Charlie and Illene (LWW) 12 ends, 22 shots, 23 shots against; third place Toni and Stephen (LWW) 12 ends, 22 shots, 24 shots against; fourth team was Joe and Denyse (LLW) 13 ends; fifth Ian and Carolyn (WLL) 12 ends; sixth team Bill and Joyce (WLL) 11 ends. Social bowls Wednesday,

7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Leongatha THERE was no Tuesday pennant on November 18 and the next round, round five will be on Tuesday, November 25 and will see Division 1 away to Phillip Island and Division 3 at home to Fish Creek. Wednesday, November 22 saw the club’s monthly triples in action with the winners being J. Newcombe, G. Cornell and G. Mol. Runners-up were J. Paterno, G. Marcolongo and F. Seaton. The best last game went to R. McGannon, B. O’Keefe and C. McGannon. The club thanks Bendigo Bank, the sponsor for the day, for its valued support. Saturday pennant, November 25 was not a good day for the club, with all three divisions losing overall. Division 1 was home to Phillip Island White and lost 71 to 84 shots: R. Trotman’s team won 26 to 23 shots, W. Walker’s team lost 22 to 35 shots and J. Hall’s team lost 23 to 26 shots. Division 3 was away to Foster and again lost overall, 53 to 96 shots: J. White’s team lost 15 to 38 shots, J. Pendergast’s team lost 21 to 31 shots and G. Drury’s team lost 17 to 27 shots. Division 4 was home to Phillip Island and also lost overall, 60 to 74 shots: M. Carnell’s team lost 18 to 26 shots, L. Lancaster’s team won 25 to 20 shots and V. Serafino’s team lost 17 to 28 shots. Round six, December 2 sees Division 1 away to Fish Creek, Division 3 at home to Loch and Division 4 away to Wonthaggi Blue. Let’s hope for better results next round. Reminders: This week is the last week for names to be placed on the Christmas party attendance list. Sunday, December 3 will see the club’s championships finals in action, however this date is subject to confirmation the day is a uniform day. Friday, December 8 sees

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the ladies four person medley to be played and the sponsor for the day will be Mountain View Village. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Fish Creek ALL three Fish Creek pennant teams lost their games last week. Monthly Triples was played on Thursday, November 23. The day was won by the teams of Dino and Lucy Viginacchi and John Richardson, with Neil Gore, Malcom Ellis and Densley Tinsdale the runners up. The encouragement award was won by Will Stefani, Terry Hurst and Jack Dawson. Members are reminded the normal first Friday of the month casserole tea will be replaced by the Christmas break up tea on December 15, starting at 6.30pm with a catered meal at a head cost of only $10 each. Members who have raffle tickets are reminded to return the stubs and proceeds before December 15, as the draws will be made on this evening. It should be a fun filled evening. Division 1 is playing Leongatha at Fish Creek. T. Mclean (S), B. Cooper, R. Grylls (TM), A. Kerr; R. Mortlock (S), R. Knight, Milton Heywood, C. McGannon; D. Christie (S), N. McKenzie, R. McKenzie, Boka. Division 5 is playing Corinella at Fish Creek. R. Poletti (S), Mal Heywood, C. Bell, M. Angwin; R. Barham (S, TM), A. Atwell, P. Poletti, A. Masson; K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, N. Buckland, J. Laurence.

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY midweek bowls was played at Lang Lang under very warm conditions. Thank you to Lang Lang Bowls Club for its hospitality, Don in the Bar and Neville in the kitchen. Winners: Charlie Wright,

Jill Demo, Elaine Fitt and Margaret McConville. Runners up: Peter McWilliams, Eileen Dwyer, Betty Cowan and Laurie Bell. Best One Game winners: Geoff Ryan, Pauline McWilliams, Ray Dickie and Reg Excell. A very pleasant day of bowling and good company was had, in spite of the heat. Next week midweek bowls is at Corinella.

South Gippsland pennant bowls Division 1: Wonthaggi 14-65 defeated Fish Creek 2-61; Inverloch Blue 16-79 defeated Inverloch White 0-56; Phillip Island Blue 16-108 defeated Korumburra 0-51; Leongatha 2-72 lost to Phillip Island White 14-84.

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Inverloch Blue ........ 76 +115 Phillip Island Blue ....60 +84 Wonthaggi .................48 +52 Leongatha .................44 +10 Korumburra .................32 -77 Phillip Island White ....22 -58 Fish Creek ...................20 -32 Inverloch White...........18 -94 Division 2: Mirboo North 14-61 defeated Wonthaggi 2-57; Lang Lang 0-50 lost to San Remo 16-71; Phillip Island 14-72 defeated Tarwin Lower 2-63; Corinella 16-93 defeated Toora 0-45.

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Corinella..................72 +123 Phillip Island.............46 +12 San Remo ...................45 -17 Tarwin Lower ...........44 +27 Mirboo North ...............44 +5 Wonthaggi ....................25 +1 Lang Lang ...................22 -54 Toora ...........................22 -47 Division 3: Loch and District 16-75 defeated Port Welshpool 0-53; San Remo 4-63 lost to Inverloch12-82; Foster 16-96 defeated Leongatha 0-53; Korumburra 1279 defeated Meeniyan 4-76.

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Inverloch ...................61 +91 Leongatha ...................49 +5 San Remo ..................48 +35 Foster.........................43 +30 Korumburra .................41 -30 Loch and District...........34 -4

Meeniyan.....................26 -41 Port Welshpool ............18 -86 Division 4: Wonthaggi Gold 12-70 defeated Wonthaggi Blue 4-66; Inverloch 16-69 defeated San Remo 0-50; Korumburra 14-77 defeated Tarwin Lower 2-66; Leongatha 2-60 lost to Phillip Island 14-74.

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Inverloch ...................61 +23 Wonthaggi Gold .......56 +77 Phillip Island.............48 +19 Wonthaggi Blue ........41 +67 Leongatha.....................36 +4 Tarwin Lower ..............32 -39 San Remo ....................28 -74 Korumburra .................18 -77 Division 5: Meeniyan 1481 defeated Lang Lang 2-61; Phillip Island 14-94 defeated Inverloch Blue 2-70; Corinella 16-86 defeated Toora 0-52; Loch and District 16-15 defeated Mirboo North Purple (forfeit) 0-0; Mirboo North White 1685 defeated Fish Creek 0-44; Inverloch White 8-66 drew Foster 8-66.

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Meeniyan................. 72 +112 Fish Creek .................53 +61 Corinella....................52 +62 Phillip Island.............48 +43 Inverloch Blue............48 +32 Mirboo North White...47 +51 Loch & District ...........44 -17 Foster..........................42 +60 Inverloch White...........39 -32 Mirboo North Purple .18 -108 Lang Lang ...................15 -98 Toora ...........................2 -166 Round five (Division 1) Kiss of Death tips: Division 1: Korumburra (home) will just fail against a rising Wonthaggi by six shots. If you think Phillip Island Blue (home) had a big win against Korumburra (57 shots), this coming week will be much of the same when will simply massacre Inverloch White by 65 shots. Inverloch Blue (home) will also easily account for Phillip Island White by 35 shots. Fish Creek (home) will send Leongatha further into the doldrums with an easy 26 shot win.

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Breakers think big for 2018 THE Bass Coast Breakers women’s football team is excited to announce the reappointment of Steve Kenny as coach in 2018.

As the teams inaugural coach, Steve has done a fantastic job establishing the new team and building a supportive culture which saw the group reach the grand final in their very first year. Steve’s efforts did not go unnoticed and he was recognised for his outstanding coach-

ing by winning the Gippsland Coaches Association Female team coach of the year. “We are very happy Steve has agreed to coach again. He did an excellent job building the team both on and off the field. From having only a handful of women training in February to a full side in the

Reappointed: Steve Kenny will once again be the Bass Coast Breakers coach in 2018. He is pictured leading the girls into the 2017 grand final.

grand final team was exceptional,” team coordinator Ella Angarane said. “With such a diverse group of women he has created a positive spirit around the team, where new players are welcome no matter what their skills or experience.” The Breakers are aiming bigger and better in 2018 hoping to field two teams (Development League and Division 2). As the only team in the area the aim is to provide a pathway for women and girls to have the opportunity to develop their football locally. Two women’s teams will provide an opportunity for new players to give football a go in development league and for women who have played previously to be a bit more serious and competitive in a higher division. With all levels catered for, the team is looking for players of all ages, skills and abilities to come on board. “With the current playing group ranging in age from 17 – 40, we have a wonderful collection of individuals with varying skill levels who look forward to welcoming new teammates to the team. We recently receive a grant recently from VicHealth towards more

jumpers, and with our 3 major sponsors The Wonthaggi Club, Bendigo Bank Community Bank San Remo and Inverloch Marine continuing their support we will again be offering low cost memberships so all women can access football,” Ella said. In line with the team’s expansion plans it is also looking for support staff including another coach and sports trainers. Having developed a welcoming, inclusive environment it is looking for a coach who shares the same values and focuses on selfimprovement and fun. If you’re a coach looking for a challenge or would like to get in to coaching, the Breakers would love to speak to you about coming on board and are open to both female or male candidates who share the same team values. With the growth in the women’s game and rapid improvement of players it is a great opportunity to become involved in a new and exciting team. To receive a copy of the coaching position description or to find out about preseason training, please contact Ella Angarane on 0438 722 639 or e.angarane@live.com.

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Amazing: nine year old Poppy Duff had her first tournament win in the Junior Girls U14 Novice event. Poppy went on to play well in sev- Good game: Bairnsdale player Jarryd Stanton eral other events in the Bairnsdale (left), winner, with Wonthaggi’s Jack Duff, runTable Tennis Championships. ner-up, in the Junior Singles.

Great effort: Jack Duff (left) and Archie Paxton with their runner up medals for the Junior Doubles at the Bairnsdale Table Tennis Championships.

Competitors: Wonthaggi player Zach Anstey (right) pictured with his opponent Mick Warr. In the top event of the Bairnsdale Table Tennis Championships, the Open Singles, Zach was runner up in a brilliant five set match.

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Wonthaggi succeeds in championships WONTHAGGI Table Tennis Association players competed at the Bairnsdale Table Tennis Championships last week with great success. Twelve year old Jack Duff entered multiple events and scored three well deserved finals runner up medals. Top Wonthaggi player Zach Anstey fought tough opposition in the Open Singles to play in the final against Traralgon champion Mick Warr. Nine year old Poppy Duff won the Junior Girls event in her first tournament. Twelve year old Mitch Stivic never gave up and eventually won his final in the Novice U14 Boys event in his

first tournament. Mitch competed in a number of events over the day and came from behind to win a number of matches. Fifteen year old Archie Paxton was unlucky to come up against the eventual winner in an early round of the Junior Singles –a highly ranked Bairnsdale 18 year old. He later paired with Jack Duff to play in a brilliant final of the Junior Doubles against the same player and another impressive Bairnsdale junior. It was a very close match with Archie and Jack gaining nothing but praise as runners up. It was a great day and Wonthaggi players always enjoy competing at Bairnsdale, despite the

distance involved. Locally: Round robins were popular again on Monday. Three groups competed, with the winners being Jack Duff, Siobhan Paxton and Nancy Pattinson. Everyone is welcome to come along on Monday nights to have a hit and enjoy the social atmosphere from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Thursday morning’s social hit-ups are still on from 11am. Phone 5674 4628 for further information. Thursday after school junior coaching has concluded for this year but will resume in February, 2018. Access for All Abilities continues

on Thursday afternoons. This Thursday, November 30, participation awards will be presented to all players who have given it a go this year. It has been a great program.

Right, Winner: 12 year old Mitch Stivic is pictured with a well deserved winner’s trophy and medal for the Junior Boys U14 Novice event. Mitch played in many events at the Bairnsdale Table Tennis Championships and won some tough matches - never giving up even when he was behind. It was Mitch’s first tournament.

Inverloch rescue ready SURF Life Saving Clubs have to be ‘rescue ready’ throughout the year with Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club recently undergoing its annual safety gear inspection.

Patrol ready: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club will be out in force watching the beach from December 2, with all gear meeting necessary safety requirements.

Representatives from Life Saving Victoria have been visiting clubs statewide over the past weekends to carry out inspections and safety checks on patrol related gear. Inflatable rescue boats, motors, rescue boards, lifejackets and vital first aid equipment including defibrillators are all reviewed. Patrol manager David Morris, who was one of the many members assisting on the day said; “It’s a bit like a spring clean. We take

everything out of the club’s garage and lay it out for inspection. The natural environment of salt water and sand together with patrol usage all takes a toll on the equipment and it’s important that we maintain and replace gear as it ages. The inspection identified a few items that needed minor adjustments but overall our equipment was rated as ready for the coming season.” Whilst all the gear was out of the garage, the club took the opportunity to give the concrete floor another coat of non-slip surface to ensure a safe environment for the patrolling members. Patrol season for Bass District will start on Saturday, December 2.

Up to standard: the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club is ready to start its patrol season after recently undergoing its annual safety gear inspection.

• Leongatha Cycling

Girls take on the cycling track GIRL power was the predominant theme at track cycling on Friday night. The club was pleased to see that they had a group of young girls move from Wednesday night training to racing. In addition, there are more girls at training who were not able to race on Friday night. The challenge is now there for the boys. The weather conditions were great and the track was fast as the riders fronted up for the one lap against the clock. In the seniors Ollie McLean recorded the best time at 32.41 sec, just ahead of Steve Allen 33.02sec. Tom Fitzgerald clocked

35.66 sec whilst Jack Allen recorded a new PB at 36.08 sec. For the girls, Erica Deery, racing for the first time put in a slick 44.84sec. Also having a first night was Kate Geary riding 51.02 sec. They were followed by Emilie Hadicke with a new personal best at 55.60 sec and a new personal best for Willow Bakogiannis at 56.86. All these great times mean plenty of thoughts for the handicapper Steve Wilson. The seniors followed up with a 10 lap scratch race, and this was run without any attacks and left to the sprint to decide the results. Ollie McLean took the hon-

ours from Steve Allen and Jack Allen. The girls rode a one lap handicap and in a close result Erica Deery (Scr) flashed down the outside to grab a photo finish win from Kate Geary (30) and Willow Bakogiannis (45). In the revised handicap run, Kate Geary (35) took a narrow win from Bakogiannis (45) and Deery (scr) finishing fast, grabbing third. In the senior one lap handicap it was another good result for the handicapper. The first event saw Tom Fitzgerald (30) take the win from Jack Allen (60) and Ollie McLean (scr) taking third. In the revised event, the lack of fit-

ness for some riders saw them unable to back up the effort with limited recovery. Steve Allen (15) took the win from McLean (scr) and Fitzgerald (25) found the reduced handicap have an impact. The girls were given a straight line sprint on the grass and Erica Deery prevailed ahead of Bakogiannis, Deery and Hadicke. This was followed by some balance efforts where the riders have to ride slowly in a decreasing area and in this event, bakogiannis showed the most skill, winning both events. The girls were split into two sprint heats. In the first Bakogiannis just

managed to edge out Hadicke. In the second race, Deery was not waiting for Geary to get the jump so went hard right from the start and held the lead for a clear win over Geary. The senior sprint heats saw Fitzgerald take a narrow win over Jack Allen whilst McLean managed to make the flying start deception over Steve Allen to record and easy win. Just to see the impact of the racing the girls were given another one lap time trial. Whilst most suffered around a two sec slip in performance, Kate Geary showed great stamina to pull out a half sec improvement to record a new personal best at 50.65 sec.

The seniors finished with a six lap scratch race. Steve Allen decided he had suffered enough so sat out the event. Fitzgeralad and McLean had Jack Allen do most of the work and when they started to fox moves with each other at bell lap, Jack Allen was able to head for the finish with a good break. At the finish it was a well earned win for Jack Allen ahead of McLean and Fitzgerald. Training is on again at 6pm Wednesday night. The club still has bikes available for more girls or boys who want to have a try at track racing – join the fun crowd and test yourself.

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Trophy winners: Betty Yann and Sandra Webster won the Richie Beecroft 4 Ball Stroke Handicap trophy, last week, at Korumburra.

Korumburra ladies

THE course was in top condition for the 10 pairs playing in the Richie Beecroft Memorial 4BBB Stroke event, last Wednesday. With the Red markers back in play, many women were happy with the extra run along the fairways. Congratulations go to Lee Clements (12) and Lynette McIvor (23) who had the lowest scratch score of 83, to be the winning pair for the second consecutive year. Well done to Betty Yann (32) and Sandra Webster (36), who finished with a very nice 60 net to take out the Handicap section. It is certainly special to have Betty and Lynette, mother and daughter, in the winning teams. These, as well as other major trophies will be awarded at the Presentation evening in May, next year. Trophies for the minor events through the year will be presented after golf on December 6. Balls Down the Line went to Barb Twite/Jan Hewitt, 64 net and Jean White/Barb Walker, 65 net. NTPs went to Chris Rickard on the first, Lee Clements seventh, Merrissa Cosson10th and Moira Rogers on the 13th. It is sure to be a busy time for golfers this week with the Summer Tournament beginning. There will be a timesheet for those playing in the Stableford event on Wednesday.

Friday is the 4BBB Shirley Johnson Memorial event and the tournament concludes with Mixed Canadian Foursomes on Sunday. There is one more lesson for the beginner golfers. It has been tremendous to have so many attend regularly and most women take the opportunity to play some extra holes after the clinic. Four teams travelled to Meeniyan on Friday for the South Gippsland Foursomes, with hot weather being a test of endurance. The iced water stationed at various places on the course was a welcome sight and much appreciated. Well done to Lee Clements and Joan Peters who had a good score to win a BDTL. Lee also had a NTP on the

thestar.com.au eighth green and Joan got the putt. It was fabulous to have many pairs, including new players, at Twilight on Thursday. Lynette McIvor and Steve Rose were the winners, with 15 points, after a three way count-back from Merrissa and Peter Cosson, who were runners-up, and Betty and Bill Thomson finished third. Terry Maskell was NTP on the first and it was fantastic to see Dawn Marotti have the closest shot on that green. A couple of groups played on Saturday, November 18, with Lynette McIvor (23) winning with a very nice 35 points. Runner-up was Sharon Adams (36), with 32 points and Deb Wrigley had the only NTP, on the 13th green. Five women played last Saturday, with Marg Harper (38) having a wonderful 40 points and Lynette McIvor (23) also had a good score with 37 points. NTPs went to Sandra Webster on the first and Deb Wrigley on the 10th. The Trade Golf Day is Friday, December 22, with a shot-gun start at 10am. $50 per person covers the golf, lunch and drinks on the course and some great trophies. Phone David on 0408 515 622 to book your spot or for further details.

Leongatha WITH no competition on Tuesday or Wednesday, due to green maintenance, 78 players took to the lush fairways on Thursday with good scoring the order of the day. All grades were won with 43 points, which was exceptional under the conditions, but it was John Eabry who had the best back nine to win the overall, in a count back, as well as the B Grade event. Grant McRitchie won in A Grade and Peter Horman took C Grade all with 43 points. DTL balls went down to 36 points by count back and were awarded to Wayne Keen, David Vorwerg, Peter Hobson, Bert Borg, Marilyn Williams, Peter Waters, Patricia Owen, Neale Gillin, Antony Roberts, Colleen Touzel, Trevor Moss,

Mother and daughter team: Jo Graeme and Shirley Thomas were the winners of Woorayl Golf Club’s American Foursomes Stableford event.

Woorayl ladies

Great play: Lee Clements and Lynette McIvor were the winners of the Richie Beecroft Memorial 4BBB Scratch event at Korumburra last Wednesday.

THE field of 18 ladies was greeted by a glorious day for the American Foursomes Stableford event on Wednesday, November 22. Thanks goes to Heather Sullivan for sponsoring the day and providing the lovely potted flowers for the winners and runners up. The format of play was enjoyed by all with having chosen partners and then the ‘American’ adaption gave some leeway, with a choice of alternating of shots rather than just straight foursomes. The greens had been sanded and were naturally a little furry as players were required to make allowances for the ‘slower’ trip to the hole. The winners for the day were the mother and daughter team of Shirley Thomas and

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Jo Graeme with a great score of (26) 47 points. Jo relished the greens and had a ‘day out’ with the flat stick as the putts barrelled in. Lois Young and Elly Berryman were runners up with a good score of (25) 44 points. DTL balls: Marg Tuckett and Anne Poole (26) 40 points, and Pauline Lancaster and Janet Thompson (26) 39 points on a countback from Alice Campbell and Carol Johnson. NTP: eighth Heather Sullivan and 17th Heather Sullivan. A reminder that the Christmas counter teas (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, November 30, at the club – all welcome. This week: Meeniyan Social Day drawn partners 4BBB. The club welcomes the ladies to join in any competition during the week, especially if you are unable to get to the regular Wednesday competition. Deciding to play early was a great idea for Saturday’s sponsor Reg Hannay, as he came in before the heat of the day with a wonderful 41 points, edging out captain Peter Riddle back to his best golf with 40 points. The men’s Saturday competition was pleased to play a Stableford round after four weeks of Singles Stroke. It was also good to see Chris Buckland and Henry Meuller back on the course. Congratulations to all play-

John Eabry, Andrew Westaway, Trevor Moss, Fred Debono, Ron Chaplin, Col Martin, Leo Hiku, Frank Gill, Bryan McCorkell, David Barrack and Steve Fisher. NTPs were Chris Leaver on the 14th hole and Jarrod Ellt on the 16th. Next Saturday will be a stroke round to decide the December Monthly Medalist, and the club’s Christmas dinner and presentation will be held on Friday night.

Woorayl SATURDAY was host to the first Monthly Medal of Woorayl’s golf calendar year. It was sponsored by Kev Riseley and Ted Martin; the club thanks both members for their generous support. The greens have bounced back after coring only eight days ago. A little slower than normal due to the above mentioned process. It was to the delight of most members with the majority of scores being considerably better than the stroke rounds of the past Championships. The ladies competition for the day was Stableford also with some extremely good scores. The winner on a count back was Alice Campbell from Anne Poole both with 40 points. Nearest the pins were eighth H. Sullivan and 17th S. Thomas. J. Graeme picked up a ball for her fine round of 37 points. The men’s Monthly Medal went to the Dog Boy Challis with a 76, 14 net 62. Well done Paul. Slower greens were obviously enjoyed with 15 single putts. B Grade was won by another Bulldog supporter in Craig Hall with what would normally win the medal 67 net and C Grade; Ray Sullivan with 68 net; three very fine scores. Balls down the line went to T. Ryan, G. Forrester, I. McLennan, R. Warren, J. Bolge and B. Fiek. Nearest the pins for the men were G. Forrester on the eighth and J. Hassett 17th. Raffle was won by the Undertaker syndicate. The course is holding up very well at the moment so get those clubs out of the shed and join in for a round. Good luck to all next week.

Korumburra THERE were 37 players on Sat-

urday, November 25 for a par competition, with trophies by Neil Spargo. A Grade: P. Hornibrook +6, P. Vanagtmaal +1, T. Fowles +1, R. Besley sq. B Grade: D. Gow +10, S. Webster +4, D. Hislop +2, J. Campbell +2, K. Spokes sq, K. Pope sq. Nearest the pin: 1st Peter Vanagtmaal, 7th Peter Vanagtmaal, 10th John Wilson, 13th Neil Spargo. Tuesday’s winner was D. Gow 38 pts and Thursday’s winner P. Vanagtmaal 39 pts.

Mirboo North ladies MIRBOO North Ladies Golf Championship results: A Grade Scratch winner and Club Champion: Maree Thompson 277. Handicap winner: Barb Stimson 228 net. Division 2 Scratch winner: Lia Brent 315. Handing winner: Lia Brent 231 net. Day Competition winner: Maree Thompson 88/17/71. DTL: Barb Stimson 98/26/72. NTP: 16th hole Barb Stimson. Nine Hole Competition winner: Leanne Pennycuick 16 points.

Foster WEEKLY golf results: Tuesday, November 21: Winner: J. Mathers. NTP: J. Mathers. DTL: D. Hutchinson. Wednesday, November 22: No play – ladies played away. Thursday, November 23: Winner: J. Mathers. NTP: sixth P. Dight and 15th T. Jones. DTL: P. Spencer 38 and T. Jones 37. Friday, November 24: Chook Run. Winner: Di Berryman. NTP: fourth J. Dangkert and sixth D. Grienon. Saturday, November 25: Two Ball Ambrose. Managers Trophy: Winners: T. Price and N. Thompson 59.75. NTP: fourth P. Spencer, sixth A. Naylor, 13th N. Thompson, 15th D. Knee and 17th N. Thompson. DTL: D. Knee and D. Summers 63.25, and R. Smith and P. Spencer 64. Ladies NTP: P. Witheridge. The club would like to thank this week’s sponsors and club managers Peter and Darren. Congratulation to all trophy winners on presentation night.

ers this week. Week’s results: Tuesday, November 21: Single Stableford. Winner: Bo Fiek (22) 40 points. Runner up: Alan Kuhne (17) 39 points. Nearest the pin: eighth and 14th Brian Erving. Best nine: Reg Hannay 21 points. Thursday, November 23: Single Stableford. Winner: Peter Gornall (23) 41 points. Runner up: Bob McGeary (12) 41 points. Nearest the pin: eighth Peter Gornall.

Best nine: Bill Pratt 20 points. Saturday, November 25: Single Stableford. Sponsor: Reg Hannay, and the club thanks Reg sincerely for his generosity and support. Winner: Reg Hannay (28) 41 points. Runner up: Peter Riddle (24) 40 points. Down the line: Mat Vanboven (18) 39 points. Pro pin: Alan Kuhne. Nearest the pin: 11th Lloyd Hemphill and eighth Alan Kuhne. Members draw: Phil Johnston, jackpot next week.

Reg Hannay: was Saturday’s sponsor and compeWell done: Peter Gornall was congratulated by Nereda tition winner at Meeniyan Scholte after Thursday’s win. Golf Club.

Alan Kuhne: was runner up in Tuesday’s Single Stableford competition at Meeniyan Golf Club.

ALL winners racked up 40 points of more this week, resulting in some keen competition from all players. In Tuesday’s competition, Brian Erving hit a great first nine with 19 points and taking out the two nearest the pins, however Bo Fiek’s 40 points won out on the day, narrowly beating Alan ‘Butch’ Kuhne with 39 points. It was good to see the ladies back on Thursday; however they couldn’t catch Peter Gornall or Bob McGeary who both carded 41 points, with Peter taking the win on a count back.

Star Medallist: Jan Trease took the honours at the Meeniyan Golf Club.

Rob Martin, Mike Street, Bruce Hutton, Barry Day, John Moor, Neil Mackenzie, Peter Walsh, Andrew Smith, Fred Debono, Colin Sperling, Marea Maher, Paul Luck and Hans Hoefler. NTPs were John Moor on the 14th hole and Kevin Castwood on the 16th. On Saturday, with the greens recovering quickly from the coring, good scoring was once again the order of the day, with Malcolm Gin leading the way with an excellent 42 points to win the A Grade and the Overall events. Wayne Keen continued his excellent form to win B Grade with 40 points and John Fraser also did well again to take C Grade with 41 points. DTL balls went down to 38 points by count back and were awarded to Peter Hartigan,

Top pair: Veronica Park and Susan Straw were the winners of R.F. and H. M. Poletti Knockout.

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Irene Holm: was the winner of Lorraine Eddy singles knockout at Meeniyan Golf Club.

MEENIYAN Golf Club had its presentation afternoon to which all sponsors were invited for a meal. The ladies brought some lunch to share and played 12 holes of golf (Stableford). There were prizes to be awarded after a random draw. The winning team was the president’s team. Annual prizes included

Singles Knockout to Irene Holm, and Poletti 4BB Knockout to Veronica Park and Susan Straw. The Star Medallist was to Jan Trease. The Hoskin/Christie award for best three out of four rounds held during the year went to Dot Christie and Belinda Angwin. Eclectic event Section 1 was won by Irene Holm and Section 2 was won by Lyn Jennison.

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Excellent results: B Grade winner Catherine Bolding with A Grade winner Anne Tschiderer.

Wonthaggi ladies golf A FINE day on Wednesday, and the course was never in better condition although with the tree removal program happening the course is changing each week golfers play. The 21 players enjoyed their game and some beaut scores were returned on the day. Catherine Bolding had the round of the day with a great (26) 41 points. The handicapper took a stroke back, well done Catherine. Catherine birdied the 17th to take out the NTP and had five points added to her card.

Patsy Britt was also on the 17th and with her par she added five points to her card as well. Playing in the same group with Catherine was Anne Tschiderer who won the A Grade with (17) 37 points. NTP second was Marg Ryan and eighth was Catherine Bolding. DTL went to Anne Poulton 38, Leonie Bentick 37, Susan Jagoe 37, Donna Van Veenendaal 36, Marg Ryan 35, Marg Johnson 35, and Delores Harvey 35 Next week is the Medal of Medallist playoff –early start at 8.30am – remember to be there early for your time.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis LEONGATHA North and Koony had a good match at Koonwarra, with two tiebreakers to North and winners by 10 games.

Inverloch, missing the Krohns this week, did well finding fill-ins, although not able to win. Well done Leongatha, winners on the day. Perhaps Klevo might have to win back his place. Phillip Island was the winner over Korumburra. Matt Pocklington won the sets he was playing in for Korumburra. Phillip Island seem to have an endless supply of fill-ins which other clubs would be envious of. In Section 2 Outtrim was the winner against the young Green team. Good to see young players in both teams. Berrys Creek won over Baromi giving the team top spot, with a tiebreaker each way in the men’s sets. Koony won well against Gold. Good to see Renae Littlejohn playing another game. Gold won the two tiebreakers. Hallston was pleased with the win over Korumburra. Grant McColl sharing his fillin games again this week. In Section 3 Nadal won all sets against Mardan with the ladies singles a tiebreaker.

Well done to Tracie McColl playing in the men’s position to field a team. Federer had its first loss for the season. Baromi played well to win by 11 games.

Results

Section 1: Leongatha North 6.63 d Koonwarra 3.53, Leongatha 5.58 d Inverloch 4.44, Phillip Island 6.58 d Korumburra 3.49. Section 2: Berrys Creek 7.68 d Baromi 2.35, Hallston 8.68 d Korumburra 1.41, Koonwarra 7.70 d Leongatha Gold 2.32, Outtrim 6.67 d Leongatha Green 3.51. Section 3: Baromi 5.43 d Federer 2.32, Nadal 7.53 d Mardan 0.19.

Ladders

Section 1 Inverloch ..............................66.0 Phillip Island........................59.0 Korumburra ........................40.0 Leongatha North .................39.0 Leongatha..............................31.0 Koonwarra.............................30.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek........................62.5 Baromi ..................................58.0 Koonwarra ...........................52.0 Outtrim ................................47.0 Hallston .................................45.5 Korumburra ...........................32.0 Leongatha Green ...................31.0 Leongatha Gold.....................24.0 Section 3 Nadal ....................................43.0 Federer .................................40.0 Baromi ..................................19.0 Mardan.................................17.0

Championship pair: winners of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Assocation Fourball Championship at Meeniyan on Friday were Taylah Robinson and Nola Crothers (Phillip Island), pictured with South Gippsland Golf president Irene Holm.

South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association end of an era Foursomes Event THE final district women’s golf event for the year was also the final event to be held under the auspices of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association. From 2018, all District women’s golf events will be administered by the newlyformed South Gippsland Golf Inc., an amalgamation of the previously separate women’s and men’s associations. The 2017 Foursomes Championships were held last Friday at Meeniyan golf

course, in very hot conditions. The availability of free bottled water in ice-filled ‘eskys’, at four tees across the course, was certainly appreciated by players. Finishing five strokes clear of the field, the winners of the Championship trophy, and vouchers from Lacey Jewellery Studio and Gallery in Meeniyan, were the Phillip Island pair of Nola Crothers and rising star, 12 year-old Taylah Robinson. Taylah is the current Club Champion at Phillip Island Golf Club, and seems headed for a promising career in golf. The Minor Championship (combined handicap 43+) tro-

• Leongatha tennis

Littlejohns’ day out THE Leongatha Tennis Club held its annual club championship event on Sunday, November 19 in warm, sunny conditions, ideal for tennis.

In a day the Littlejohn family will long remember, young Wil Littlejohn emerged the club champion after a dour battle with new player Rob Brownlow that narrowly went Wil’s way. Wil had to overcome his father Warren in the semi finals to get to the final, while Rob narrowly defeated club stalwart Frank Dekker to make his first final. Not to be outdone by her brother Zara Littlejohn stepped up to win the ladies singles final over Rhonda Newton. In an absorbing contest that went to three sets, Zara emerged victorious. Well done Zara who certainly has many years of great tennis ahead of her. The junior boys event was taken out by an outstanding ju-

nior, Harrison Taylor-Smith. He defeated Ryan Hayward in what was a round robin event. The always keenly contested open men’s doubles event was also won by the Littlejohns with father and son, Warren and Wil, too good for Frank Dekker and Glenn Kleeven who were the runners-up. Again this event was a round robin which meant many sets were played leaving a lot of players exhausted by the day’s conclusion. The final event was the mixed contest between Zara Littlejohn and Ryan Hayward against Rhonda Newton and Harrison Taylor-Smith. It was Rhonda and Harrison who proved too good, taking out the title. Overall it was a great day’s tennis, well organised by club coach Matthew Pocklington, and all players enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch with chips as well. Well done to the Littlejohn family on their fine achievement.

Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association RESULTS and ladders from round eight – November 25 A Grade Leongatha Groth 6 sets, 36 games defeated Baromi 0 sets, 9 games; Fish Creek 5 sets, 31 games defeated Leongatha Millman 1 set, 17 games; Mardan – bye.

Ladder Leongatha Millman.........39 Fish Creek ........................36 Mardan ...........................26.5 Leongatha Groth ...............26 Baromi............................12.5

B Grade Fish Creek 6 sets, 36 games defeated Leongatha Rodionova 0 sets, 15 games; Baromi 5 sets, 32 games defeated Leongatha Gavrilova

Minor champions: winners of the Minor Championship trophy for the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Fourball were Trish Owen and Maxine Eabry, pictured with new South Gippsland Golf president Irene Holm (centre).

1 set, 15 games; Leongatha Duckworth 4 sets, 30 games defeated Mardan 2 sets, 27 games; Leongatha Thompson – bye.

Ladder

Baromi ..............................47 Fish Creek ........................45 Leongatha Rodionova ..31.5 Leongatha Duckworth .25.5 Mardan ...........................21.5 Leongatha Thompson........13 Leongatha Gavrilova ......12.5

C Grade Leongatha Barty 5 sets, 27 games defeated Leongatha Stosur 3 sets, 20 games; Leongatha North 6 sets, 26 games defeated Mardan 2 sets, 16 games.

Ladder Leongatha Barty..............56 Leongatha North ..........41.5 Leongatha Stosur ..............24 Mardan ...........................22.5

phy and vouchers were taken home by Leongatha’s Trish Owen and Maxine Eabry, with a nice scratch score of 93, nine strokes clear of the field! Not surprisingly, the A Grade Handicap event, with vouchers provided by Rod and Judi Spokes at Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supply, were also collected by Nola and Taylah, with a net score of 70½, as were the B Grade Handicap vouchers, by Trish

and Maxine, with their net score of 73. Down the line balls were won by Lee Clements/ Joan Peters (Korumburra, 73½ net), Toni West/Colleen Touzel (Leongatha, 74½ net), Fiona Curram/Beth Curram (Foster, 75 net), Marg Ryan/ Maree Anderson (Wonthaggi, 76½ net), and Irene Holm/Veronica Park (Meeniyan, 76½ net). Nearest the pin on the eighth was won by Lee Cle-

ments and on the 11th by Veronica Park. Despite the recent spell of hot weather, the Meeniyan course was presented in excellent condition and lunch was also impressive and wellreceived by the players. The South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association thanks the ladies at the Meeniyan Golf Club for their hospitality and very efficient running of the event.

Royal award for Phillip Island hero Jonathan Rae IT was a very proud moment for Phillip Island’s Tatia Rea when she accompanied her three-time World Superbike champion husband Jonathan Rea to Buckingham Palace where he received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by the Duke of Royal honour: Prince William presented World Cambridge HRH Prince Superbike champion Jonathan Rea with an MBE William on Tuesday, award last week in London. November 21. Greeted by bike fan himself Prince William Rae was honoured in the Queen’s birthday honour list for his achievements in motorbike racing. Following the presentation Mrs Rae commented on Twitter that it was, “ A day I’ll remember forever! So special being able to share this experience. I feel truly blessed and so so proud to stand beside you.” The Northern Irishman Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) who spends much of his down time at the family home on Phillip Island commented on Facebook after the MBE presentation, “It was an incredible experience to receive the MBE today from The Duke of Cambridge. The ceremony at Buckingham Palace was so nice and something I will remember forever. “To be with so many other amazing people, in those surroundings, receiving their own honours was really special. “Being awarded this award outside of my sport it’s makes me so proud of what I have achieved and to also be held in the same esteem as Joey Dunlop and

Carl Fogarty means an awful lot to me. “I was really lucky to be joined by my wife Tarsh and mum and dad in the audience to witness the presentation. They have been so supportive of everything I have done and achieved so I am super happy that they can be part of this day as well.” Rea, wrapped up his third successive world championship in France and in doing so became the first rider to clinch three successive World Superbike titles. The victory also gives Rea the record of most points in

a single WorldSBK season (556 points), beating the previous record set by Colin Edwards in 2002, as the Northern Irishman ends the year with 16 victories and 24 podiums in 2017. That takes him level with three-time world champion Troy Bayliss and just seven behind Carl Fogarty’s record of 59, while the win also sealed the manufacturers’ championship for Kawasaki. The Ballyclare man was honoured in the Queen’s birthday honours list last June for his services to motorcycle racing.

Proud moment: three time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea was thrilled to share his MBE presentation with Phillip Island wife Tatia Rea.

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• Leongatha Little Athletics

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Leongatha athletes compete in championship

Pole vaulter awarded

TWENTY four Leongatha Little Athletes competed in the Gippsland Centre Region Relay Championships on Saturday at Joe Carmody athletics track at Newborough.

U15 A girls: Sarah Doolan, Autumn Crimp, Alex Ritchie, and Louise Janssen competed well together at the Gippsland Centre Region Relay Championships, placing fifth in the 4x200m, sixth in the 4x100m and fourth in the 800m Medley event.

U15 B girls: Ella Osborne, Charlie Brewis, Jasmine Woods, and Georgia Burns came first in the 4x200m and 4x100m relays.

U12 girls: Emma Mark, Mia Burt, Palla Lamers, and Sienna Cruickshank came first in the 4x100m relay and the 800m Medley event.

U9 boys: Jacob Bolge, Tej Gaddam, Max Fowles, and Max Brocklesby received first place in 4x200m relay, and performed well in other races.

U10 boys: Billy Horskins, Jack McNaughton, Jasper Shone, and Isaac Bolge were first in two relays; the 4x200m and the 4x100m.

Leongatha entered five teams, and four athletes ran in Gippsland Centre Region teams. In extremely hot conditions, all athletes performed to their best of their ability in every event. Their sportsmanship and comradeship was commendable, both for the club, and themselves. All teams achieved amazing results. Two Gippsland Centre Region records were broken by the U15 Girls B team in the 4 x 100 metre and 4 x 200 metre events. The girls ran the 4 x 100 metres in a time of 52.16 seconds. The previous record was set by the GCR team in 2007 with a time of 55.21 seconds. The same girls ran the 4 x 200 metre event in a time of 1.50.47 minutes. The previous record was set by Cranbourne in 2012 with a time of 1.54.61 minutes. Between all teams and athletes who competed in region teams, Leongatha achieved seven first placings, five second placings, five third placings, three fourth placings, two fifth placings and one sixth placing. Four teams will progress to the State Relay Championships at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday, December 16. The U9 boys, the U10 boys, and the U15 girls B team will progress in the 4 x 100m and 4 x 200m events. The U12 girls will progress in the 4 x 100m and 800m medley events. U9 boys members: Max Fowles, Max Brocklesby, Jacob Bolge, and Tej Gaddam. 4x200m - first (2.24.91), 4x100m - second (1.07.75), 800m Medley - second (2.33.30) U10 boys: Jasper Shone, Billy Horskins, Isaac Bolge, and Jack McNaughton. 4x200m - first (2.15.87), 4x100m - first (1.02.89), 800m Medley - third (2.29.49) U12 girls members: Mia Burt, Sienna Cruickshank, Pallas Lamers, and Emma Mark. 4x200m - second (2.10.22), 4x100m – first (1.01.24), 800m Medley - first (2.18.02) U15 girls A members: Louise Janssen, Autumn Crimp, Alex Ritchie, and Sarah Doolan. 4x200m - fifth (2.16.21), 4 x 100m sixth (1.04.26), 800m Medley - fourth (2.28.14) U15 girls B members: Jasmine Woods, Georgia Burns, Charlie Brewis, and Ella Osborne. 4 x 200m - first (1.50.47), 4x100m - first (52.16), 800m Medley - second (1.58.21) GCR team member results: Aphra Lamers: U10G Medley fourth, Mixed Age Medley U9-U11G third. Oscar Murdoch: U12B 4x100m fourth, U12B 4x200m third, Mixed Age Medley U12U13B fifth. Harrison Clark: Mixed Sex 4x11 U13 fifth, Mixed Sex 4x200 U13 second, Mixed Age Medley U12U13B fith. Nevada Crimp: U13G 4x100 third, Mixed Sex 4x200m U13 second, Mixed Sex 4x100m U13 third. Abby Osborne: U13 Mixed Sex 4x100m fifth.

FIFTEEN South Coast athletes competed at round five of Athletics Victoria Shield held at Doncaster and Yarra Ranges on November 18. The day started with good conditions, but unfortunately storms during the afternoon resulted in competition at both venues being abandoned. Local meets at Leongatha and Wonthaggi have been getting good numbers and we are seeing some impressive performances with records continuing to be broken each week. South Coast pole vaulter Nicola Slade also attended the Local Sporting Champions day held recently at Hastings, where she received a grant and spoke about the positive impact sport can have on your life. Results for local meets and AV Shield are below: Athletics Victoria Shield Round 5 - 18/11/17 U14G: Georgia Burns - 200m 30.15, Triple Jump 8.38m; Charli Burns - 200m 33.38; Alarna Gibson-Williamson - High jump - 1.50m U16G: Jasmine Woods - 200m 26.62, Triple Jump 11.15m; Piper Hastings - 200m 31.26; Rachel Aitken - Triple Jump 8.56m, High Jump 1.55m; Meaghan Wilson - High Jump 1.60m, Triple Jump 9.39m; Nicola Slade - Pole Vault 2.20m

U18G: Emilee Gibson-Williamson - 200m 33.22, Triple Jump 8.02m; Aliesha Wrigley 1500m 6:19.2, 100m 14.26 Open Men: Mark Coulter 1500m 4:59.7 Open Women: Sarah Lewis - 1500m 5:03.2; Eleanor Patterson - High Jump 1.90m Masters Men: Colin Gibson-Williamson - 800m 2:41.1, Shot Put 8.27m; Mark Hastings - Hammer Throw 18.89m, Shot Put 7.74m Local meet five - Leongatha November 14 100m U12B: Beau Ransom16.27, Ben Merrilees 19.85 U14B: Harrison Clark 17.16 U14G: Becky McKeown 13.88, Mollie Ransom 17.43 U16B: Paul McKeown 11.84 U16G: Nicola Slade 14.53 U18G: Aliesha Wrigley 14.57, Emilee Gibson-Williamson 16.09 U20G: Courtney Clark 16.64, Naomi Merrilees 17.39 Open Men: Brenton Taber 13.00, Mark Coulter 13.41 Open Women: Sarah Lewis 14.35 Masters Men: Luke Ransom 14.27, John McKeown 14.56, Robert Gray 22.91 Masters Women: Rosemary Byrne 21.43 (50+ club record) 800m U12B: Beau Ransom 3:01.31 (club record), Ben Merrilees 4:01.38 U14B: Harrison Clark 3:11.25 U14G: Becky McK-

eown 3:20.28, Mollie Ransom 3:20.60 U16B: Paul McKeown 2:24.78 U18G: Aliesha Wrigley 2:46.83 U20G: Naomi Merrilees 3:27.07, Courtney Clark 3:34.19

Open Men: Mark Coulter 2:21.83 Masters Men: Luke Ransom 2:28.81(40+ club record), John McKeown 2:29.11 (50+ club record), Colin GibsonWilliamson 2:46.96, Robert Gray 5:27.83(60+ club record), Bob Robinson 5:28.81

Inspiring: pole vaulter Nicola Slade with Flinders MP Greg Hunt at the Local Sporting Champions presentation.

Great feat: Aliesha Wrigley, Sarah Lewis and Mark Coulter ran the 1500m at Yarra Ranges.

• Wonthaggi Little Athletics

Athletes brave the heat LAST Saturday, athletes tions to score a total of braved the sultry condi- 142 personal bests for the day.

Five records were also broken. In the U6 boys 300m race, two boys broke the old record;

Action: Matthew Dakin Big effort: Piper Rich- In flight: Jack Bird competed in the U12 ards takes off in the U6 (U6B) was airborne in shot put. long jump. the long jump event.

Harvey Oats ran the race in 1:11.71 and James Wright set the new record of 1:10.24. Mika Dear (U6G) broke another record this week. This time she set the new 300m record with a time of 1:13.85. In the race walking Baia Pugh set a new time in the U11G 1100m event with a record of 6:50.67. Archie Terlich (U11B) set a new record in the 1100m walk with a time of 6:48.34. Four personal bests: U7B: Lachlan Wight and Hayden Purton – shot put, long jump 300m, and 100m; Xavier Holmes – shot put, long jump, 70m, and 100m. U9B: Archie Moore – turbo javelin, long jump, 1100m walk, and 400m. U11G: Baia Pugh – shot put, 1100m walk, 100m, and 400m; Eleanor Wright – shot put, high jump, 100m, and 400m.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS from last week:

Friday, November 24, at Inverloch – pairs’ event; North/South First with a wonderful 61.90 percent were the irrepressible family team of Philip and Neville Chapman. Second with an excellent 58.93 percent were the very strong team of Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson. Third with a superb 53.57 percent were the new team of new players, Dirk Jacobs and John French. Fourth with a very sound 51.49 percent were Deb Anglim and Bernadette Forster,

a pair combination playing very well. East/West First with a super 54.76 percent was the ever improving pair of Penny Loughran and Beth Banks. Second and close by was the very consistent pair of Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro with 54.17 percent. Third with 53.87 percent were Kaye Douglass and John Sutton, and fourth with 52.68 percent were Matti Shubb and John Quayle. Tuesday, November 21, at Tarwin Lower – pairs’ event: North/South First were Dina Drury and Richard Moss with a stunning

69.58 percent. Second with a very strong 55.93 percent were Wendy and David Saleeba, and third with a very sound 51.67 percent was the very steady pair of Norma Hannay and Marj Freeman. East/West First with a very strong 58.93 percent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie. Second with 57.50 percent were the ever consistent Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles, and third with a very solid 52.50 were Anne Gibson and Alan Johnston. Monday, November 20, at Meeniyan – the South Gippsland Bridge Club Inaugural Summer Championship

pairs’ event. Week one of two First and leaders in the championship were Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson with a challenging score of 64.06 percent. Close by in second place are Kathryn Smith and Clive Hope with 63.02 percent. Third with a sound 57.29 percent are Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graff. Fourth with 53.65 percent are Faye Rowlands and Pat West. Week two will tell in this close competition. Please check the club website for coming events.

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Drafters gather in Dumbalk RAIN, hail or shine, the 2017 Stony Creek Football Netball Club and Meeniyan Golf Club Campdraft carried on and was an overall successful event with over 900 runs.

Riding high: Owen Casson from Foster watched Ross West from Foster North ride around Foster on his penny farthing with other cyclists on the Great Victorian Bike Ride on Sunday.

The draft started on Friday afternoon for the maiden event which was completed on Saturday morning. Charlie Hengstberger from Dumbalk judged the event. Peter Boddy from Woodside on his horse Kumar placed first and Tanya Rand from Kilmany on her horse Demari placed second. “We got through about 100 runs on the Friday afternoon stopping at around 7.30pm,” Gippsland Campdraft Association member Richelle Hengstberger said. “Friday night was quite humid after the warm day. We had some great maiden horses including some young ones who had never won anything before.” The novice event was held Saturday afternoon and judged by Neil Park from Buffalo. Ken Bolton with horse Alamo from Stradbroke placed first and David White with horse Kim’s Destiny from the Peninsula placed second. “That was a big novice, we had 215 horses enter with 40

Fun day at Foster: from left, South Gippsland Shire councillor Ray Argento, Neil Cope from Middle Tarwin and Steve Sinclair from Stony Creek enjoyed their time in the township of Foster on Sunday before heading to Yarram on Monday for the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Quick paced: Robert Bell from Buffalo showed his riding skills off at the Stony Creek Football Netball Club and Meeniyan Golf Club Campdraft in Dumbalk on Saturday. horses compete per hour,” Ms Hengstberger said. Following that was the Saturday open event with judge Eric Joosten from Nar Nar Goon. Darren Towns with horse Bodene from Maffra placed first and Matt Holz with horse Tammy places second. The children’s events were up next with the Under 17 judge Lachie Bowman from Foster. Laney Towns with horse Mercury from Maffra placed first with Katie Svetlik on horse Hallelujah making second. Mr Bowman also judged the Under 13s. Lane Bowman on horse Rundy from Foster placed first and Charli Adams on horse Image from Maffra and Nicolas Rand on horse High as Kite from Kilmany placed equal second. The fun cut out event was held on Saturday afternoon with Kenielle Bechez from Maffra winning. “There was the big thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon with hail so we had to stop the children for a minute due to the hailstones being so large,” she said. The draft started up again early Sunday morning with the maiden event judged by Graeme Razynski. Tanya Rand on horse Danari from Kilmany placed first and Michael Kelly on horse Tellos One Way from Sale placed second. “The ground was extremely wet on Sunday but was still very safe,” Ms Hengstberger said. Matt Bechez judged the novice with Kerry Wiffen on

horse Wingman from Drysdale placing first and Peter Boddy on horse London and Vicky Hiscock on Olivia placing equal second. The final even of the weekend was the open judged by Michael Hiscock. Ken Bolton on Demax placed first and also second on horse Overtime equal with Michael Kelly on Splinter. “We’d like to thank all of the cattle owners, Pryde’s EasiFeed, all who helped in the kitchen, the hard working yards men, Neil Park who was in the announcers’ box the whole time and also who judged the novice on Saturday and the first aid who came from Ballarat,” she said. “Also a big thank you to the Stony Creek Football Netball Club and the Meeniyan Golf Club, Bill Pratt who instigated the event, Ian Hengstberger for having the ground in excellent and safe riding conditions and to everybody who attended.”

Cowgirl fun: Montana Carew from Nerrena had a great time at the Stony Creek Football Netball Club and Meeniyan Golf Club Campdraft, held at Dumbalk over the weekend.

Draft passion: Ethan Park from Buffalo and Zac Svetlik from East Gippsland experienced Country spirit: Great Victorian Bike Ride cyclists from left Dean Kavanagh, Darren Mack- the very busy Stony Creek Football Netball enzie and Jazz Vale took a break from cycling and enjoyed breakfast and coffee at Skye’s Club and Meeniyan Golf Club Campdraft Cafe with cafe owner Skye Dubignon and waitress Brooke Little on Sunday. over the weekend in Dumbalk.

Become a club ambassador Stony Creek Racing Club president Paul O’Sullivan said the new roles would play an important part in not only promoting the club across the region, but also in connecting the community with the family friendly activities offered at Stony Creek. “Race days at Stony Creek continue to be the number one activity over the summer months for locals and visitors to the region, providing community entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy,” he said, “This year the club is seeking to appoint three club ambassadors in Korumburra, Yarram and the Bass Coast region to promote the club’s five race days, club activities and membership benefits as well as distribute race day posters to local businesses and community groups.

“Ideally, club ambassadors will be enthusiastic race goers who are well connected within their local community and small business networks, are passionate about the success of our region and committed to supporting the community and our club in ensuring the Stony Creek Racing Club is visible throughout the South Gippsland region.” Mr O’Sullivan said club ambassadors would also be responsible for encouraging as many as possible to get involved with “the Stony Ponies” and take up membership to enjoy some of the associated benefits and family friendly activities trackside. “Members have exclusive access to the newly refurbished upstairs bar area and the members’ lawn opposite the finishing post, while enjoying drinks and race books at discounted prices,” he said. “All membership applications received before November 30 will go into a draw for a $100 Ladbrokes betting voucher, and any new members will go into a draw for a reserved umbrella on the members’ lawn area on Cup Day.” Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Sarah Wolf said the new track manager Steve Hughes had the track in terrific condition and the grounds looking fantastic.

“It is great to have the course in top condition for the start of the season with the first race meet on December 30 followed by the second race meet on January 8,” she said. “These two summer meetings in particular will provide lots of entertainment for families with younger children, as well as exciting racing for the more serious horse lovers with a great atmosphere for all to enjoy. “Over the past 18 months significant works have been undertaken including upgrading fencing and facilities, renovating the members’ room, as well as the purchase of additional tables, chairs and umbrellas for racegoers.” Club ambassadors will play an important role for the club and will be offered two Stony Creek Racing Club memberships, two invitations to the committee marquee on Cup Day, with a budget to cover their expenses. For more information about the role of club ambassadors or to apply to be an Ambassador please contact CEO Sarah Wolf on 5664 0099. To become a member, visit www.scrc.com.au.

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• LDCA C Grade

• GCL Juniors

MDU holds out Stingrays MDU successfully defended its 8/220 bowling Inverloch out for 214 in a game which came down to the wire in C1 cricket.

Inverloch’s Michael Warren made 68 top scoring while Brian Lansdown hit 42 as Inverloch appeared home at one stage being 3/165. But it then lost 7/49 to be all out for 214. MDU’s Andrew Richardson took 3/63. Nerrena got the maximum 20 points when it won outright over OMK winning 60 and 4/46 to OMK’s 41 and 59. Michael Collins’ 5/16 for Nerrena got the Red Caps home easily. Town 51 capitulated to Phillip Island 6/310 and 2/75. Only Travis Strybosch for Town offered any real resistance with a solid 32 runs as key Island wicket takers were Anthony Tolley 4/18 and John Johnston 4/25. The Island had some batting practice and made 2/75 in its second innings, Andrew Tolley not out 40. In the final C1 match Workers 172 didn’t quite make the total set by Korumburra the week before of 7/236.

Opener Paul Hammer compiled 74 but when he departed so too did most of the remaining bats save for Emmet Dempsey with 38. Peter Churchill claimed 5/51 for the Cobras. In C2 matches OMK 4/170 defeated Poowong Loch 9/154. OMK batted on Saturday and scored the required runs and in 57 overs. Best of the Diggers’ bats were George Lomagno 58, Danny Elford 30 and David Mock 29. In a similar result Korumburra 4/176 chased down Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL’s 161. Glen Barrett scored 60 for the victors and Rob Francis not out 35. Defending 68 and winning is not an easy feat but that’s precisely what Phillip Island did on Saturday bowling Workers out for 47. This was mainly due to the efforts with the ball of the Sharks’ Mark Forrest 5/12 and David Womersley’s 4/6. The Island batted a second innings and finished the day 5/64 with Forrest completing a great day scoring not out 35. In the other C2 match Glen Alvie 217 and 3/33 defeated Kilcunda Bass 78. Great work by Glen Alvie’s Joe Burke who claimed five scalps.

Mirboo North takes on Moe MIRBOO North and Moe Cricket Clubs took to the field in the Central Gippsland Cricket Association on Saturday with all three grades meeting each other on turf wickets. A Grade

Moe 6/224 off 72 overs. At Ted Sommerton Reserve, Moe won the toss and decided to bat first. However, things started perfectly for Mirboo North with Will Cheatley (2/80 from 23 overs) removing opening batsman Kane caught and bowled without a run on the board. The contest was tight and evenly balanced at 3/53 before Philip (71) and Wakefield (102) combined for a 140 run stand putting Moe on top. When Rob Phoenix (3/49 from 25 overs) removed both batsmen in succession the game was back in the balance as rain stopped play. The teams will resume next Saturday in what promises to be a good game.

B Grade

Moe v Mirboo North at Racecourse Turf. Mother Nature won the day with the game be-

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 7 - December 2 & 9 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Town Korumburra Won Club Phillip Island

Bass 1 Glen Alvie OMK Inv Turf

A. Stride G. Laird T. Rogers G. Goss

Grade A2 Won Miners Koon L/RSL Poowong Loch Nerrena

v v v v

Foster MDU Imperials Bye

WFG Leon Turf Loch

L. White C. Salmon M. Heenan

Grade B1 Town MDU Won Club Phillip Island

v v v v

Kilcunda Bass Koon L/RSL OMK Nerrena

SP 1 Meeniyan McMahon Cowes

A. Jordan I. Richards J. Schelling N. Grabham

Grade B2 Imperials Glen Alvie Korumburra Foster

v v v v

Poowong Loch Inverloch Won Miners Bye

E Campus K. Scrimshaw Dalyston N. Barnes Kor Rec I. Thomas

Grade C1 MDU Nerrena Inverloch Korumburra

v v v v

Town Won Club OMK Phillip Island

Dumbalk Nerrena IFG KSC

TBA G. Wyatt B. Bek V. Baskerville

Grade C2 OMK Phillip Island Koon L/RSL Kilcunda Bass

v v v v

Korumburra Glen Alvie Won Club Poowong Loch

Digger Pk Rhyll Koonwarra Bass 2

L. O’Brien TBA TBA TBA

Grade A1 Kilcunda Bass Glen Alvie OMK Inverloch

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

ing washed out, but not before club veteran Steve Rogers dispatched the bowling to all parts on his way to another classy century. Mirboo North won the toss and batted at the Moe Racecourse Turf ground and from early on it was Steve Rogers day. Opening the batting under clear skies with the threat of rain later Rogers began by dispatching the bowlers to, and over, the boundaries and dominating the scoring on his way to a massive 157. The Tigers did have other batsmen but they were just playing support acts and enjoying Steve’s batting display from the non strikers end, Powell (18) and Bradshaw (37) both stayed with Rogers for 80 run partnerships and captain Williams (15 not out) played a late hard hitting cameo moving the score to 7/265 off 45 overs. Mirboo North was in a dominant position when the rain came forcing an end to play, Moe finished at 4/138 and with just ten overs to make 128 runs they were happy to take the draw. Rogers was the pick of the bowlers taking 2/24 and a wicket each to Powell and Williams. The boys were a little disappointed to not get the win but are still at the top end of the ladder and looking forward to next week.

C Grade

Mirboo North v Moe at Mirboo North Turf. Rain was forecast for later in the day, so after winning the toss Mirboo North sent Moe in to bat. This proved a good choice as the first wicket fell to Cook (1/10) in the first over before a run had been scored. Chris Gilmore (2/3) backed up bowling from the other end taking the second wicket thanks to more of a chest mark than a catch by Calder. Billy Townley was thrown the ball and there was no respite for the Moe batsmen as he destroyed the middle order with figures of 3/11. Moe never looked comfortable and were dismissed for 39 in 18.1 overs. The Tigers innings nearly started with disaster as Chris Anders skied the first ball which was nearly caught by his son Logan who was substitute fielding for the opposition. Chris later said; “It was great to get the win today with the threat of rain ruining things but it was really great when the first ball just went over Logan’s head.” Other than the first ball, Mirboo North had little trouble chasing down the total with Anders 29 (retired) and Billy Townley making 20 (retired) to go with his wickets. Tyler Missingham (11 not out) and Chris Gilmore (seven not out) batted time out until the innings was declared closed at 2/84 off 23 overs.

U16s win but finals narrowly missed THE Leongatha and District Cricket Association U16’s hosted Traralgon at Outtrim after Inverloch Turf was ruled out after overnight rain.

Leongatha won the toss and batted first, with Josh Schultz (87) 12 fours and Ethan Lamers (132) 15 fours opening the batting with a partnership of 179. Ethan is an U14 player and has made the Gippsland Pride team this year. He has another two years at this level while Josh is establishing himself at Club in Wonthaggi and looks a very promising player for the future. After the dismissal of Josh caught, Rohan Slade (20) added 40 with Ethan, Joel Brann (11) added 37 to be three for 256, Josh Williams (4) was out at 274 as was Ethan caught, Jai Hull four not out and Billy Manicaro 12 not out took the score to 5 for 291 off 50 overs, a great effort especially after the overnight rain. Traralgon used eight bowlers with Nathan Arnup having the best figures taking two for 12 off two overs bowling in damp conditions. After the lunch break, Traralgon batted and lost a couple of early wickets to the Leongatha’s opening attack of Joel Brann and Evan Allaway. Nathan Arnup (35) and Tyler Pearce (70) steadied the ship and with William Coad (15) Hunter Enjes (14) and Brandon Hamilton (27) all contributing to Traralgon’s eight for 217.

The Leongatha team bowled well after a heavy shower making conditions and the ball difficult to control. Bowling figures in a team effort Joel Brann 1 for 16, Evan Allaway 3 for 36, Emmett Dempsey 0 for 15, Ben McRae 1 for 21, Jack Collins 0 for 28, Darcy Hume 0 for 21, Rohan Slade 1 for 28, Jai Hull (6 over’s) 1 for 14 and Josh Williams 0 for 24. The fielding was good with two good catches to Darcy Hume and Evan Allaway and a run out by Billy Manicaro. Unfortunately the win did not get the boys into the GCL final. Teams sharing points ruled out Leongatha but their efforts over the GCL Competition were good. With the boys going up to U18s next year and the talent coming through, Leongatha will have very good U16 team next year. Thanks to OMK Cricket Club for hosting two games at short notice after turf pitches became unavailable, also thanks to Les White and Justin Curry the umpires in both these games they did a great job in getting the games finished. Special thanks from the Leongatha and District Cricket Association to Steve Brann and Jareth Hume for coaching and managing the U16 team and to Ray Slade for scoring and the parents that supported the boys.

U18s two runs short of victory THE Leongatha District Cricket Association U18 boys travelled to Bairnsdale to play at Bairnsdale City Oval. Bairnsdale won the toss and batted and were all out in 48.3 overs for 196 (no scores entered) with Alex Geyer three for 34, Brock Hastings three for 29, Josh Hastings two for 29 and Jack Hume one for 19 the wicket takers in a steady bowling effort. Leongatha batted after the break and were going a long okay when Ben Perry was run out for 10, Alex Geyer (33) joined Jack Hume (38) and they took the score to 55 when Jack Hume was out caught. Brock Hastings (10) added 21 with Alex Geyer when he was adjudged LBW one of three.

Matt Allen (20) LBW added 51 with Alex Geyer taking the score to four for 127. Drew Herbert was caught for 10, Elijah Cousins run out for10 and Jaxon Wade bowled for two had Leongatha eight for 162. J Josh Hastings 21 and Daniel Blackney (eight not out) added 30 when Josh was bowled. Sam Benra one not out joined Daniel and when 50 overs was reached they were nine for 194 just two runs short of a victory. A couple of decisions may have contributed to the loss as they lost momentum and added to the pressure. The U18s play two games of 20/20’s at Warragul on January 14, and with a win in both they would make the GCL final on February 11 in Leongatha.

Having fun: from left, Toby East, Ashleigh Franks and Indy Eden from Cape Woolamai with Pockets the Clown enjoyed their time at the Woolamai Races making balloon animals on Saturday. More on page 55.

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Cougars fall agonisingly short A MASSIVE 121 run stint from Koonwarra/LRSL’s Brendan Tomada was ultimately not enough to take the points away from Phillip Island. Koony had Phillip Island fighting to stay in the game, but fell just five runs short of an unlikely win. Phillip Island set a target of 8/296 in the first day of the two day match, and the Cougars were keen to break the Sharks’ winning streak. The Cougars made a great start with Matt Wilson, Josh Moore and Daniel Baker making 32, 36

and 44 runs respectively. Then enter Tomada, who made his 121 tally before he was caught at mid-on chasing late runs. Phillip Island’s top bowler was Scott Boyack, who claimed 3/48. Going right down to the wire, it wasn’t to be for the Cougars, who made 9/291. MDU successfully defended its score of 192 against OMK. Russell White had the ball rolling for OMK with an early 32 runs before he was claimed by Paul Vine. The top score came from the middle order when Justin Greenwood made 63 runs before he was caught by Vine off the bowling of Steven Arnup. Arnup, Cooper Cary

In form: Daniel Baker put 44 runs on the board for Koonwarra/LRSL.

and Samuel Benra each took two wickets, helping to end OMK’s innings with a final score of 178. MDU opened a second innings in which Benra and Cary made 26 and 39 runs respectively. MDU made 7/103. OMK’s White and Thomas Eustace took two wickets each. Nerrena took the points from Town on Saturday. Town left its innings with a score of 176; a manageable target for Nerrena. Hayden Funnell got a score on the board early for Nerrena with 20 runs before Town’s John Pouw claimed his wicket and Cameron Baudinette top scored late in the innings with 64 runs. Baudinette was not out at the ending of the innings. Town bowler Ashley Hickey wreaked havoc for Nerrena, taking 4/62. However, Nerrena was able to overtake its opponent and finish the day with 8/184. Kilcunda Bass could not match Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club’s total of 208. Making a slow start, Kilcunda Bass chipped away at the scoreboard. The top score was 43 runs, made by Rohan Duff late in the innings. Duff was not out at the end of the match. Workers’ Ryan Birkett put the pressure on Kilcunda Bass, taking 4/31. Lochlan McLean

also caused trouble for the batsmen, taking 3/7. At the end of 65.4 overs, Kilcunda Bass was all out for 145. OMK def by MDU 1st innings MDU 192 1st innings OMK E. Lamers c. D. Thomas b. B. Cantwell .................. 8 R. White c. D. Thomas b. P. Vine ........................ 32 J. Lamers c. M. Hoober b. S. Benra ........................ 5 T. Eustace c. S. Benra b. M. Le Page ................... 1 N. Creed lbw. b. S. Benra..... 1 J. Greenwood c. P. Vine b. S. Arnup ..................... 63 J. Paterson c. D. Trotman b. M. Olden ...................... 4 D. McMeekin c. D. Trotman b. C. Cary ....................... 29 C. Chasemore c. M. Olden b. S. Arnup ....................... 1 J. Cuman n.o. ..................... 11 J. Myors c. M. Olden b. C. Cary ......................... 8 Extras ................................ 15 Total ................................. 178 Bowling: P. Vine 1/34, C. Cary 2/29, S. Benra 2/30, M. Olden 1/27, S. Arnup 2/25, B. Cantwell 1/1, M. Le Page 1/28. 2nd innings MDU M. Olden c. D. McMeekin b. J. Lamers ...................... 8 M. Hoober c. J. Myors b. R. White ....................... 2 B. Cantwell c. N. Creed b. R. White ....................... 0 S. Benra b. T. Eustace ........ 26 C. Cary c. J. Lamers b. T. Eustace ................... 39 P. Vine c. N. Creed b. J. Cuman ...................... 4 P. Allen c. J. Myors b. E. Lamers ..................... 5 W. Prosser n.o. ..................... 9 D. Thomas n.o. ..................... 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total .......................7/103 (cc) Bowling: J. Lamers 1/22, R. White 2/9, D. McMeekin 0/8, J. Paterson 0/22, T. Eustace 2/11, J. Greenwood 0/14, J. Cuman 1/2, E. Lamers 1/1, J. Myors 0/11.

Impressive: a 121 run stint from Koonwarra/LRSL’s Brendan Tomada put the Phillip Island side under pressure. Photos by Mark Drury. KOONWARRA L/RSL def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island 8/296 (cc) 1st innings Koon L/RSL J. Rockall c. M. Wright b. S. Boyack ..................... 7 M. Wilson c. J. Black b. S. Boyack ................... 32 J. Moore c. B. Insall b. S. Boyack ................... 36 D. Baker r.o. ....................... 44 B. Tomada c. B. Insall b. C. Wilson.................. 121 A. Stanley c. J. Black b. M. Wright ..................... 9 B. Hastings c. C. Epifano b. C. Wilson...................... 4 J. Pickersgill r.o. ................... 9 K. Thorne n.o. ...................... 2

A. Drury lbw. b. M. Wright .. 4 D. Clark n.o. ......................... 1 Extras ................................ 22 Total .............................. 9/291 Bowling: A. Thomas 0/52, S. Boyack 3/48, M. Wright 2/60, J. Keating 0/35, C. Wilson 2/65, L. Keating 0/16. NERRENA d TOWN 1st innings Town 176 1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. D. Goss b. A. Hickey ..................... 4 H. Funnell c. A. Hickey b. J. Pouw ....................... 20 J. Beckwith lbw. b. A. Hickey ................... 11 S. Helms c. L. Kleinert b. A. Hickey ................... 15

N. Battersby c. A. Hanily b. S. Fixter ...................... 12 J. Kelly b. A. Hickey ............ 0 C. Baudinette n.o................ 64 R. Baudinette b. W. Turner .. 19 S. Murphy c. L. Kleinert b. N. Fixter ....................... 8 C. Dougherty n.o. ................. 7 Extras ................................ 24 Total .............................. 8/184 Bowling: A. Hickey 4/62, L. Kleinert 0/6, W. Turner 1/22, J. Pouw 1/10, A. Hanily 0/28, S. Fixter 1/25, N. Fixter 1/26. KILCUNDA BASS def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club 208 1st innings Kilcunda Bass B. Joseph c. R. Birkett

b. N. Dobbie .................. 13 R. Gardiner c. M. Davey b. R. Birkett ...................... 7 H. Grace lbw. b. N. Dobbie.. 18 S. Tapscott b. R. Birkett ..... 12 Z. Crow b. B. Evans ............. 7 C. Elliott b. R. Birkett .......... 0 A. McBride lbw. b. R. Birkett ...................... 1 R. Duff n.o. ........................ 43 R. Duff c. R. Birkett b. L. McLean .................. 16 D. Bettles c. M. Davey b. L. McLean .................... 3 K. Duff b. L. McLean .......... 2 Extras ................................ 23 Total ................................. 145 Bowling: D. Bettles 6/42, A. McBride 1/58, S. Tapscott 1/29, H. Grace 1/39, R. Duff 0/32.

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Korumburra claim the points KORUMBURRA outplayed Poowong Loch and went home with the points following the conclusion of the two day match on Saturday. Poowong Loch left its innings at 7/110; a total Korumburra overtook after 48 overs. Korumburra batsman Barry Kerr put 31 runs on the board early, top scor-

ing for his side. Darcy Kemp later contributed a further 27 runs. Poowong Loch bowler Matthew Allen claimed 3/27, and Brian Knight took 2/4. The match was Korumburra’s, however, as it put up a final score of 7/115. Ladder leader Glen Alvie claimed the points, successfully defeating the Wonthaggi Miners’ score of 125. Glen Alvie’s opening partnership Stuart Lowe

and Rohan Slade set the team on the path to victory, making 32 and 27 runs respectively. Darcy Tiziani and Dean Williams later contributed 35 and 31 runs respectively. Daniel Gilbert finished off the innings with a sound 28 runs and was not out at the end of the innings. Miners’ bowlers Geoff Peters, John Nelson and Pieter Loos took two wickets each, and Glen

Alvie won the match with 7/209. The Miners opened a second innings in which Nelson managed to accumulate 92 runs, not out. Sam Farrington and Frank Andrighetto 41 and 29 runs respectively. Glen Alvie’s Gilbert took 2/21. The Miners finished off the day with 2/181. Foster failed to defend its score of 110 against Inverloch. Warren Williams was

• Gippsland Cricket League Leongatha v Traralgon

Leongatha scrapes home in senior GCL LEONGATHA and Traralgon played a tightly contested senior GCL match at Korumburra with the boys in green from Leongatha coming out on top. Traralgon won the toss and elected to bowl, but found the going tough, as Leongatha adjusted to the conditions and had 49 on the board before the first wicket fell. From there, Traralgon was able to peg back some momentum as the

only two Leongatha bats to fire were Iian Osman and captain David Newman with scores in the forties. Eventually, Leongatha closed at 6/161 in a forty-one over reduced game. The only multiple wicket taker for Traralgon was Jackson McMahon who finished with 2/24. In reply, Traralgon’s run chase was in complete disarray before drinks, as they crumbled to be 5/31 as the Leongatha boys could surely sense victory in sight. However, some consolidation from John Keighran (25) and Ewan Williams (34) steadied the ship,

before some late order hitting from Zimbabwean Test player Tinashe Panyangara, who scored an unbeaten 43 took the game to the penultimate over where the equation required twelve runs for a Traralgon win off six balls. Alas, Traralgon could only manage four off the last over, meaning Leongatha had survived a late scare and secured victory. A trio of wicket takers for Leongatha highlighted their book, with openers Tom Richards and Alan Jenkins along with Tim Wightman all claiming three scalps.

Inverloch’s top scoring batsman with 50 runs. Joseph Courtenay made 47 runs later in the innings. Foster bowlers Daniel O’Keefe, Geoff Tanner and Andrew Starret each took two wickets. Inverloch won the day with 7/170. Foster opened a second innings in which Jake Pilkington made 84 runs. O’Keefe and Shaun Roffey made 23 and 17 runs respectively Inverloch’s Amad Mujtaba took 2/34. Foster ended the day with 4/128. The Imperials had the bye this round. INVERLOCH d FOSTER 1st innings Foster 110 1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher b. G. Tanner ........ 11 A. Brayley b. A. Starret...... 14 W. Stewart c&b. G. Tanner .. 0 W. Williams c. S. Roffey b. D. O’Keefe ................. 50 J. Williams b. P. Jervies ...... 15 A. Mujtaba lbw. b. P. Jervies....................... 0 J. Bowring b. A. Starret...... 22 J. Courtenay n.o. ................ 47 D. Cashin n.o........................ 0 Extras ................................ 11 Total .....................7/170 (dec) Bowling: P. Jervies 1/46, D. O’Keefe 2/63, G. Tanner 2/44, A. Starret 2/3, S. Roffey 0/13. 2nd innings Foster J. Pilkington c. S. Hayes b. A. Mujtaba.................. 84 R. Dower c. A. Brayley b. W. Williams .................. 0

W. Davy c. W. Stewart b. J. Bowring .................... 2 D. O’Keefe c. S. Hayes b. A. Mujtaba.................. 23 S. Roffey n.o. ..................... 17 Extras .................................. 3 Total .............................. 4/128 Bowling: J. Bowring 1/21, W. Williams 1/25, J. Williams 0/36, A. Mujtaba 2/34, S. Hayes 0/10. WON MINERS def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Won Miners 125 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Lowe lbw. b. G. Peters ... 32 R. Slade c. R. Jones b. J. Nelson..................... 27 J. Tiziani lbw. b. G. Peters ... 0 J. Hull b. W. Chapman ....... 22 P. Roberts ret. hurt.............. 16 D. Tiziani lbw. b. P. Loos ... 35 D. Williams c. R. Todd b. P. Loos ........................ 31 W. Luke c. S. Farrington b. J. Nelson....................... 2 D. Gilbert n.o. .................... 28 J. Thomas n.o. ...................... 0 Extras ................................ 16 Total .....................7/209 (dec) Bowling: R. Todd 0/8, W. Chapman 1/29, G. Peters 2/26, J. Aitken 0/8, J. Nelson 2/43, P. Loos 2/33, S. Ivekovic 0/5, R. Jones 0/16, D. McGuirk 0/36. 2nd innings Won Miners F. Andrighetto c. J. Hull b. D. Gilbert ................... 28 D. McGuirk b. D. Gilbert ..... 3 J. Nelson n.o....................... 92 S. Farrington n.o. ............... 41 Extras ................................ 17 Total .............................. 2/181 Bowling: J. Thomas 0/28, D. Gilbert 2/21, D. Williams 0/23, B. McRae 0/23, W. Luke 0/17, R. Slade 0/36, D. Tiziani 0/29. POOWONG LOCH def by

KORUMBURRA 1st innings Poowong Loch 7/110 (cc) 1st innings Korumburra B. Kerr lbw. b. G. Birnie .... 31 A. Brinksma c. G. Birnie b. T. Allen ......................... 0 J. Oxlee b. M. Allen ........... 10 N. Arney lbw. b. M. Allen .... 0 D. Scott c. B. Hall b. M. Allen ....................... 9

E. Allaway b. B. Knight ....... 3 D. Kemp n.o. ...................... 27 M. Patching c. B. Hall b. B. Knight ...................... 2 N. Leppin n.o. .................... 17 Extras ................................ 16 Total .............................. 7/115 Bowling: T. Allen 1/17, S. Head 0/27, G. Birnie 1/21, M. Allen 3/27, B. Knight 2/4, B. Hall 0/5, J. Hibbs 0/4.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Inverloch ........................... 60 Won Club .......................... 60 OMK.................................. 42 Phillip Island..................... 36 Korumburra ........................ 36 Glen Alvie .......................... 36 Town................................... 12 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 6 A Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch .................. 60 Nerrena ............................. 60 Imperials ........................... 36 Won Miners ...................... 24 Koonwarra-L/RSL ............. 12 MDU .................................. 12 Foster.................................. 12 B Grade Division 1 Won Club .......................... 60 Phillip Island..................... 60 OMK.................................. 48 Nerrena ............................. 48 Koonwarra L/RSL.............. 24 MDU .................................. 18 Town................................... 18 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 12 B Grade Division 2 Glen Alvie.......................... 60 Korumburra ..................... 48 Inverloch ........................... 24 Won Miners ...................... 24 Poowong-Loch ................... 24 Imperials ............................ 24 Foster.................................. 12

C Grade Division 1 Korumburra ..................... 66 Nerrena ............................. 62 OMK.................................. 48 MDU .................................. 42 Won Club ........................... 36 Phillip Island ...................... 18 Inverloch ............................ 12 Town................................... 12 C Grade Division 2 OMK.................................. 60 Phillip Island..................... 60 Glen Alvie.......................... 48 Won Club .......................... 36 Korumburra ........................ 36 Koonwarra L/RSL.............. 24 Poowong-Loch ................... 24 Kilcunda-Bass ......................0 Town.....................................0 Under 16 Glen Alvie..........................36 Won Club ..........................36 MDU ..................................24 Koonwarra L/RSL ...........24 OMK ..................................12 Korumburra ........................12 Town.....................................0 Nerrena .................................0 Kilcunda Bass ......................0

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Korumburra takes down Diggers KORUMBURRA secured a solid victory over OMK; achieving the 237 run target with eight overs to spare. Iian Osman batted superbly for the Cobras opening with 71. He and Jason Richards, who made 60 runs, shared in a 120 run partnership after Korumburra was set back with three early wickets, Rigby for 4, Houston for 2 and Dole for 10. But Osman and Richards moved the score from 43 to 163 before Richards fell. With still some work to do Tom Richards 26 and Scott Checkley 36 made sure the Cobras

got over the line against their great rivals. Daniel Lloyd claimed 3/16 while Peter Dell took 3/60 for the Diggers. Town was in all sorts of trouble early chasing Inverloch’s 7/247 with four down for 25 before Josh Schelling and Yashas Alwis started a partnership which went on to realise 39 before Schelling fell. Yashas went on to make 57 and with Matt Smith chipping in with 24, Jareth Hume 37 not out and young Ned Hanily 14, Town put up a pretty good fight before being bowled out for 179, 68 runs in arrears. Luis Rankin had a

day out with the ball taking 6/31 off just 10 overs including the key wickets of Alwis, Smith, Schelling, and openers Davies and Jack Hume. Despite chasing a mammoth 9/349 scored by Wonthaggi Club last week, Kilcunda Bass none-the-less accumulated 318 before finally being bowled out after 70 overs. Joe Hewison scored a fine 113 which included 14 fours and 5 sixes; that’s 86 runs in boundaries as he took the stick to the Club attack. Matthew Gill 78 and Hewison shared in a partnership of 103 and at one stage it

looked like Kilcunda Bass might achieve the ‘impossible’. But after Gill fell the innings fell away despite Hewison batting on to a score of 297 before he went out chasing runs. Glen Alvie managed to defend its modest 153, getting the Island out in the 63rd over for just 147 at Cowes. With the prized wicket of Eli Richards for 8 and the other opener, Kinghorn, out for a duck, the Sharks were on the back foot early. Watts, 22, Ashbury 31 and Kirton, 27, were all handy knocks but the Island didn’t have a bat to stick around for the knockout blow.

Tidy figures: Inverloch’s Ryan Sparkes sent down three tidy overs, finishing with 0/5 against Town. Photos by Mark Drury. Glen Alvie’s Daniel Diwell completed a great match, top scoring with 37 last week, and going on to claim 7/46 on Saturday from 23.2 overs; including all key wickets. KORUMBURRA d OMK 1st innings OMK 8/236 (cc) 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman c. A. Rose b. D. Lloyd ..................... 71 K. Rigby lbw. b. P. Dell ....... 4 M. Houston c&b. P. Dell ...... 2 S. Dole b. N. Cant .............. 10 J. Richards lbw. b. P. Dell .. 60 A. Balfour b. D. Lloyd ......... 0 T. Richards b. D. Lloyd ...... 26 P. Dunlevie n.o. .................. 14 S. Checkley n.o. ................. 36 Extras ................................ 22 Total .............................. 7/245 Bowling: N. Besley 0/26, P. Dell 3/60, J. Cochrane 0/41, N. Cant 1/45, C. Honeyman 0/27, N. Auddino 0/14, D.

Lloyd 3/16.

0/11, R. Sparkes 0/5.

TOWN def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch 7/247 (cc) 1st innings Town M. Davies c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...................... 2 J. Hume c. b. L. Rankin ....... 1 S. Browne c. W. Rankin b. E. Cousins .................. 10 M. Madusanka b. L. Rankin .. 0 J. Schelling b. L. Rankin .... 15 Y. Alwis c. K. Rotthier b. W. Rankin................... 57 D. Hume c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...................... 4 M. Smith b. W. Rankin....... 24 J. Hume n.o. ....................... 37 N. Hanily b. K. Rotthier ..... 14 S. Clark b. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...................... 1 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................. 179 Bowling: L. Rankin 1/42, L. Anderson 0/25, E. Cousins 1/42, K. Rotthier 1/31, W. Rankin 2/24, T. McQualter

WON CLUB d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Won Club 9/349 (cc) 1st innings Kilcunda Bass A. Larcombe c. D. Turton b. J. Sheerin .................... 23 C. Davidson b. J. Sheerin ... 35 A. Donohue c. A. Geyer b. R. Thomas .................. 33 M. Gill b. Z. Macdermid .... 78 J. Hewison c. D. Turton b. J. Sheerin .................. 113 J. Tregear r.o......................... 3 M. Khan c. J. Sheerin b. M. McCall .................... 2 C. Elliott b. J. Sheerin .......... 7 S. Leman n.o. ....................... 6 J. Mahood b. M. McCall ...... 6 C. Peckett r.o. ....................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 318 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/68, A. Geyer 0/37, Z. Macdermid 1/45, J. Sheerin 4/103, M. McCall 2/44, M. Thomas 0/10.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 153 1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards c. J. Minahan b. D. Hales........................ 8 M. Kinghorn lbw. b. D. Diwell ...................... 0 B. Johnston c. J. Minahan b. D. Diwell ...................... 4 J. Watts lbw. b. D. Diwell... 22 T. Hornsby c. J. Minahan b. T. Smith ........................ 0 C. Keerthisinghe c. D. Hales b. D. Diwell ...................... 0 J. Asbury c. M. Heeps b. D. Diwell .................... 31 M. Dennerley c. J. Minahan b. J. Smith ...................... 13 S. Kirton c&b. D. Diwell ... 27 T. Richards c. J. Minahan b. D. Diwell .................... 18 B. Christopher n.o. ............... 7 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 147 Bowling: D. Hales 1/52, D. Diwell 7/46, T. Smith 1/16, J. Smith 1/17, J. Hales 0/7.

Great experience: young Ned Hanily for Town batted sensibly, hitting a nice straight drive • LDCA A Grade Division Two over mid-on for four, before being bowled by Inverloch’s Kit Rotthier.

Imperials bank another win IMPERIALS consolidated a place in the top four when it snared a handy win over another top four contender in Wonthaggi Miners.

Enthusiastic: participants from Inverloch Surfing For Girls Program last Sunday.

Surfing for girls starts at Inverloch THIRTEEN girls braved the wet weather at Inverloch main beach on Sunday, November 26 on the first stop of the 2017 Surfing For Girls Tour and were rewarded with perfect 1-2 foot glassy waves. The seven locations of the program covers the state of Victoria and teaches the girls some valuable water safety skills and surfing tech-

nique in the lead up to summer. The program uses positive female role models and professional surf coaches to pass on skills and knowledge to the next generation of female surfers. Lead coach Ruby Campbell was impressed with the response on the day. “It’s amazing to see so many girls having a go at surfing” said Campbell. “I always look forward to travelling around the state for the program to see the next generation of

female surfers.” For only $25 participants receive a surf lesson, learn how to perform a rescue and walk away with a show bag. Participants can register for any sessions online at www.surfingvic. com Sandy Point hosts the program this Thursday, November 30. The 2017 Surfing for Girls Program is presented by Surfing Victoria and supported by VicHealth, HIF Australia and Cancer Council Sunscreen.

Chasing 174 Imps came out firing with Luke Rogers smashing the ball around with three 4’s and two 6’s and he went to 26 very quickly before losing his wicket. Gary Sauvarin was content to stick around and he compiled a well made 71 to be the backbone of the innings; Mitchell Elliott 21 and Jack Ginnane 16 sticking round for some handy partnerships with Sauvarin. Once Sauvarin departed the Imps had to survive a batting slump when it went from 3/145 to 7/166. But with just nine runs needed for victory it was left to Tim Sauvarin 18 not out to finish the job. As expected MDU 144 was never going to be enough as Poowong

Loch scored 8/239 to win easily. The opening partnership netted 50 as first to go Jacob Bardwell made 36 while his opening partner Aaron Bardwell made 48. The second wicket realised 58 as W Po chipped in with 25 and Poowong Loch was cruising at 2/108. Colin Knox went on with the job and was unlucky to be just short of his half century being caught by Webster on 49. But when he departed the score was 221 and victory in hand. Russell Greaves finished with 21 not out. Foster scored just 131 from 51 overs in reply to Nerrena’s 9/316. At 4/21 Foster was in trouble and the position looked hopeless. The Tigers saw Graeme Watkins try to establish some attack with a well compiled 42 with Richard Johnston’s 22 and Harvey Griggs’ 24 also providing some resistance. But with Josh Trease on fire with the ball taking 5/26, including the

prized wickets of Watkins and Johnston, Foster was never going to get there. Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL had the bye. MDU def by POOWONG LOCH 1st innings MDU 144 1st innings Poowong Loch A. Bardwell c. T. Sinclair b. T. Harris ..................... 48 J. Bardwell c. T. Sinclair b. C. Harris ..................... 36 W. Pollock c. D. Matthews b. B. Thorson.................. 25 C. Knox c. G. Webster b. M. Martin ................... 49 K. Miller b. M. Olden ........ 13 N. Allen c. C. Hoober b. T. Harris ....................... 6 D. Fawcett lbw. c. C. Harris .. 7 R. Greaves n.o. ................... 21 S. Jenkins c. C. Harris b. M. Martin ..................... 0 A. Jenkins n.o..................... 15 Extras ................................ 19 Total .............................. 8/239 Bowling: B. Thorson 1/34, D. Mathews 0/31, T. Harris 2/34, C. Harris 2/57, C. Hoober 0/23, M. Martin 2/27, M. Olden 1/22. FOSTER def by NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena 9/316 cc) 1st innings Foster M. Lynch r.o. ........................ 4 M. Jones b. J. Trease .......... 10 J. Staley c. D. Symmons b. J. Hoy ........................... 6 G. Watkins c. D. Symmons b. J. Trease...................... 42 N. Clarke r.o. ........................ 0 R. Johnston c. J. Hoy b. J. Trease...................... 22

J. Toner c. C. Salmon b. J. Trease........................ 0 J. Chaseling c. J. Joy b. J. Trease...................... 10 H. Griggs c. D. Trotman b. T. Wightman ............... 24 J. Weston c. N. Trotto b. T. Wightman ................. 7 F. Griggs n.o. ........................ 0 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................. 131 Bowling: J. Trease 5/26, A. Trotto 0/31, J. Hoy 1/14, Z. Trease 0/14, T. Wightman 2/25, N. Trotto 0/18. 2nd innings Nerrena P. Matheson n.o. ................. 26 Z. Trease n.o....................... 14 Extras .................................. 2 Total .........................0/42 (cc) Bowling: J. Weston 0/8, H. Griggs 0/11, J. Staley 0/9, J. Chaseling 0/14. IMPERIALS d WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners 174 1st innings Imperials L. Rogers c. C. Thomas b. M. Martin ................... 26 G. Sauvarin b. J. Rumbold .. 71 M. Elliott b. P. Nelson ........ 21 J. Ginnane c. D. Loos b. M. Martin ................... 16 R. Higgins c. M. Martin b. J. Rumbold ................... 6 M. Lafferty r.o. ..................... 8 R. McLennan c. C. Thomas b. D. Loos......................... 9 T. Sauvarin n.o. .................. 18 D. Crawley n.o. .................... 0 Extras .................................. 7 Total .............................. 7/182 Bowling: J. Piasente 0/20, J. Rumbold 2/27, M. Martin 2/26, D. Loos 1/36, P. Nelson 1/43, J. Honeysett 0/17, C. Honeysett 0/11.

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Hoards flock to Woolamai THE first Woolamai Race of the season attracted big crowds with some 2500 flocking to the course on Saturday.

Great day out: from left, Bianca Snelling, Therese Green, Ron- Work celebration: from left, Adam Johnston, Mitch Young, Dan ny, Dave and Chris Gee from Wonthaggi enjoyed their time at the Connelly and Sam Forrester from Leongatha celebrated their work Christmas break up at the Woolamai Races on Saturday. Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Ladies day: from left, Amanda Dutchman, Laura Boal, Danielle Wilson and Sarah Edwards from Wonthaggi settled in for a lovely time at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Great effort: horses and jockeys were off and racing for the first day of the season for the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Club secretary Bev Carmichael said it was an excellent day and four of the six races were won by women riders. Courtney Pace won the first race with her horse Frankincense. Caitlin King took three wins with her three horses Tickaloy, Don’t Forget Tiny

and Captain Cupboard. Ebony Tucker had her first win as a trainer with Captain Cupboard. Reece Goodwin won with his horse The Sands and Toby Lake won with Timely Girl. “We were very pleased with the turnout on the day,” Ms Carmichael said. “We’re really glad the storm held off until everyone left. “Lots of the people were having their work Christmas break up and there were also lots of family celebrations which was great.”

Big day out: from left, Nicole Deakin, Frederick Sidebottom and Sara Gillbee from Wonthaggi and Inverloch dressed to impress at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Stony Creek launches season ahead COMING off the back of a highly successful season Stony Creek Racing Club launched season 2017/2018 with a cocktail party last Friday night, November 24.

What’s new: new ladies day coordinator Simonetta Seri chats with Stony Creek chairman Paul O’Sullivan about plans for the new ladies’ day marquee. Simonetta is from Sisterhood Women’s Travel which will sponsor the marquee which will be put together by the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

The 70 plus guests immediately noticed some of the changes which have already been made with new air conditioners, windows and doors and carpet in the member’s room with plans for painting the rails on the veranda underway. As well as the refurbished member’s room racegoers may notice the completion of fencing near the member’s area as well as the running rail fencing and some new garden areas; which include new trees and bench seats which will eventually provide shade

Jockey guest: having a chat are, from left, life member Paul Boag, special guest, former jockey Peter Hutchinson and Julie Cantwell.

and seating along the home straight for racegoers. The Meeniyan Men’s Shed constructed the 10 bench seats and were paid for the materials and labour. The upgrades, which also include 27 new screens in the betting area, were made possible with funding from Country Racing Victoria and the Victorian Racing Industry Fund (RIF) as well as contributions by the club. Chairman Paul O’Sullivan welcomed retired jockey Peter Hutchinson as guest speaker who talked of the numerous highs and lows of his illustrious career; one of the highs being the win on Fraar in the 1993 Caulfield Cup as well as being a stable jockey for trainer Colin Hayes. The lows were some of his horrific race falls including a particularly nasty one at Stony Creek; replayed for those willing to watch on the screen. Mr O’Sullivan spoke about the club’s continued membership and sponsorship drive with the club hoping to build upon last season’s success. “We’re very much about the community; if we can all get together we can do some great things,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “We had 7,800 racegoers last season, sponsorship was up and we were nominated as a finalist in the country race club of the year.” He also acknowledged Ladbroke’s as major sponsor, now in the second year

Bets on: catching up in the new look member’s area are, from left, Maureen Wilson, Sue Matthews, Michael Darmanin, Tania Darmanin and Sylvia Ziebell.

Racing along: enjoying the cocktail night launch were, from left, Lisa Hattam, John Hattam, Angela Bonser and Silka Neist. of a three-year sponsorship deal. The 2017/2018 racing season has five race meetings and begins on Sat-

urday, December 30 with Kid’s Day Out; Monday, January 8 is Ladies Day and Family Day; Wednesday, February 14 is Stony

Loves Gippsland day; the Cup meeting is on Sunday, March 11 and lastly it is Publican’s Day on Wednesday, March 28.

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Riders rest in Foster

Great journey: Great Victorian Bike Ride cyclists from left, Gurjan Ustendag, Alex Waislitz and Margaret Ross enjoyed hearing all about Foster from Ros Griggs on Sunday.

THE RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is Victoria’s biggest bike riding festival. Cyclists rolled out from Wilsons Promontory on Sunday finishing the day’s ride in Foster. Steve Sinclair from Stony Creek is riding in the Great Victorian Bike Ride for the ninth year in a row this year. “I really enjoyed the ride from Wilsons Promontory to Foster,” he said. “The views were beautiful and the ride was great. Every year it’s always something different. “The thunderstorm last night was bad, some of the other tents flooded but luckily mine didn’t.” Cyclists travelled to Yarram on Monday morning and they will be riding to Seaspray today (Tuesday).

Left, Great achievements: cyclists of all ages from across Victoria participating in the Great Victorian Bike Ride stopped overnight in Foster on their way back from Wilsons Promontory on Sunday before leaving for Yarram on Monday morning.

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