The Great Southern Star - October 17, 2017

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All done: former South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Bob Newton, who came up with the idea to immortalise Lennie and his pony in Leongatha.

LEONGATHA LEGEND Statue honours Lennie Gwyther and Ginger Mick

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By Sarah Vella

on Saturday.

THE dream of former South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Bob Newton to create a tribute to the late Lennie Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick came true

A bronze statue, which cost around $50,000 to create, was officially unveiled in Leongatha’s Centenary Park by members of Lennie’s family.

At least 500 people gathered to commemorate the achievement of the nine year old Koonwarra boy and his pony, who rode 2000km to Sydney and back

in 1932, to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

More than 60 people at the event were Lennie’s extended family, some coming from as far as Darwin and New Zealand for the unveiling.

The story of Lennie’s 33 day solo journey will be kept alive with this stunning statue.

Mr Newton said it was a great day, not just for Leongatha, but for the whole shire and region.

He said he originally had the idea to recognise the 1932 feat of Lennie and his pony around four years ago.

“I thought it was a great story that had to be acknowledged,” he said.

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Home invaded THREE people were verbally threatened during an aggravated burglary at a Wonthaggi home on Sunday.

A 27 year old man, a 78 year old woman and a 24 year old woman were at a house when an intruder invaded about 1.15pm.

A 27 year old man entered the home in Korumburra Road and during the course of verbally threatening the victims, also stole a mobile phone.

Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating the incident and has identified the offender.

Cricket arson ARSONISTS have set alight a synthetic cricket pitch at Wonthaggi’s McMahon Reserve just two days after it was laid.

The incident occurred between 7pm on Thursday, October 12 and noon on Friday, October 13, The reserve on Cameron Street, Wonthaggi, is home of the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Cricket Club.

Wonthaggi Police are investigating.

Please contact the Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

Drugged drivers THREE drivers will appear in court after returning positive tests for drugs on Friday, October 13.

Just before 2pm, a vehicle was intercepted by police on Drysdale Street in Wonthaggi.

A 21 year old Wonthaggi driver was subjected to an oral fluid test that returned a positive result. He faces having his licence disqualified.

At 3pm that day, a 37 year old Inverloch man also returned a positive test for drugs. He was intercepted on McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi.

Later that afternoon, a 45 year old woman from Coronet Bay failed a drug test in Bass.

Each driver will appear at the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Drivers escape head-on crash AN American tourist veered over double lines onto the wrong side of the road and caused a collision in Fish Creek on Sunday.

Police attended the crash on Meeniyan-Promontory Road about 6pm.

The 57 year old American was fined $317 and received three demerit points for crossing the double white lines.

Neither the American, nor the Olinda man driving the oncoming vehicle, were injured.

Job cuts hit Leongatha factory

By Sarah Vella

UP TO 12 tanker drivers from Leongatha’s Murray Goulburn factory will go, as part of the company’s push to improve efficiencies and cut costs.

In total, MG will slash around 60 jobs from its Leongatha, Maffra, Koroit, and Rochester factories.

In a letter to suppliers, Murray Goulburn supplier relations director Cameron Smith said the job losses were “regrettable but necessary”.

“Over the last 18 months, as our milk intake has decreased, we have managed logistics through a reduction in our seasonal workforce, use of annual leave and accumulated hours,” the letter said.

“However, the sustained reduction now requires more decisive action.”

Changes to rosters and voluntary redundancies will be offered to affected staff in the first instance.

“These actions have been taken to ensure a strong MG that can deliver sustainable and competitive returns for our shareholders,” Mr Smith wrote.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento said it was disappointing to hear of the job losses from one of Leongatha’s biggest employers.

He said he was hopeful those made redundant could pick up employment with other processors.

“Whenever a shift in milk supply and companies occurs, jobs can sometimes be shifted to other processors because the milk volume is still

Driving off: up to 12 tanker drivers from Murray Goulburn’s Leongatha factory will lose their jobs as the company attempts to cut costs. there,” he said.

“It is disappointing and it will have an impact on the towns in which those people live and spend their weekly wage if they can’t find employment elsewhere.”

Cr Argento said he was not concerned about the future of the Leongatha factory, even if MG is bought by another company.

“I believe South Gippsland is renowned for dairying and that the milk production will still be there, which needs to be processed,” he said.

“Processing locations around Victoria are in short supply, so the factory in Leongatha will be valuable to any stakeholder, whatever unfolds in coming weeks.”

Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams said the job losses would impact the town.

“It is a shame, it’s another 12 people out of a job. Hopefully they can find more jobs for them,” he said.

Mr Williams said he wasn’t concerned about the future of the factory, despite the cuts coming as a surprise.

“No one was expecting these jobs to go, but they reckon they are on track and are doing works down there,” he said.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the job losses were a consequence of bad decisions made by Murray Goulburn management some time ago.

“Our thoughts are obviously with those who have lost jobs and their families,” he said.

“The milk hasn’t disappeared so hopefully some drivers might pick up work with other companies.”

Dairy hopes

Farmers find optimism in time of turmoil Tributes flow By Sarah Vella for Vin Slee DAIRY Australia’s latest Situation and

Police said the 73 year old was moving mulch on his tractor when he was located deceased between 9.30am and 10.30am.

Enquiries will continue to establish the cause of his death.

SES, highway patrol, CFA, ambulance and six police members attended the scene.

Mr Slee ran an appliance repair business from Leongatha, covering South Gippsland, and was an enthusiastic member of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club.

Mr Slee has been remembered by many in the community in notices in today’s Star.

Wonthaggi to host family violence forum A WONTHAGGI forum will shine a light on domestic violence in December.

Theresa O’Dea – founder of the local group Hope ForWomen – has networked with a number of experts in the field to help those going through difficult times.

Ms O’Dea facilitates the Hope ForWomen group at Mitchell House once a month.

She has suffered her own experiences with domestic violence, and now does all she can to support those in need.

The forum agenda includes several guest speakers to discuss topics such as coping with anxiety, trauma and other ripple effects of domestic violence, as well as the other complex aspects of family violence like ramifications from alcohol abuse.

The forum is supported by Bass Coast Health, and Ms O’Dea said the Wonthaggi Police is working on a strategy to be involved.

Ms O’Dea requested the support of the Bass Coast Shire councillors, and Cr Geoff Ellis expressed his interest.

“It’s a confronting agenda, but I’m hoping the public will be open to share how they feel about the support in Bass Coast,” Ms O’Dea said.

“I’m not trying to interfere with the work of professionals, but I do want to offer a safe space.”

Ms O’Dea praised the victims of domestic violence who have already shown their bravery by attending Mitchell House each month and seeking the support they need.

The forum will be held on December 13 at the Wonthaggi Library.

Outlook report is predicting a “recovery phase” for the dairy industry, but some South Gippsland farmers are not so sure.

Koonwarra dairy farmer Shawn Hollingworth said he was feeling confident about his own business, but was concerned about the broader industry.

“I am positive because I believe in dairying. It has done really well for me and for our business,” he said.

“But I think industry leaders are under the illusion we aren’t in crisis. The industry is in turmoil.”

Mr Hollingworth said the milk price was still under pressure.

“We have had a low milk price for a couple of years in a row. If I was in Dairy Australia I’d be concerned. If the milk pool drops, its levy drops,” he said.

“I would like to hope everything was going to recover. At this stage we have worked out a budget based on no step ups. I am going to replicate what I did last year: shut down expenditure and be as efficient as I can.”

Mr Hollingworth said even if the milk price did recover, it would not change inefficiencies in the industry, fractures within companies and the exchange rate.

“If the price does bounce back, everyone will happily forget about the challenges we faced to get here, which is also a concern,” he said.

Victorian dairy farmers experienced favourable weather conditions and many have been able to cut costs through the difficult 2016-17 season, as reflected in the latest Dairy Farm Monitor Project results.

Dairy Australia senior analyst John Droppert said it had been a volatile 12 months for the industry and undoubtedly tough for cash flow.

“The ability of farmers to adapt, together with generally lower hay and grain costs and better weather conditions, has helped many to generate a more positive financial result than they may have anticipated,” he said.

The report found 89 percent of surveyed farmers were optimistic for the 2017-18 season.

Leongatha North dairy farmer John Fiddelaers was confident the dairy industry was improving, on the back of lower input costs and favourable seasonal conditions.

“Things are on the improve now. Fertiliser prices have come down and the season has been pretty kind to us,” he said.

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“The (farmgate) price has picked up so immediately you feel more confident. Last year was actually a really good season. There was very little feed bought in.

“This year will depend on how much rain we get between now and Christmas.”

Burra Foods general manager of operations Stewart Carson said the confidence level of suppliers seemed to be improving.

“I think suppliers are in a position where they have consolidated last year and they are seeing the upside,” he said.

“They are looking to see improvements in marketing conditions and milk price to improve future confidence.”

Two minds: Koonwarra dairy farmer Shawn Mr Carson said ultimately, farmers’ optimism Hollingworth is positive his dairy business came down to milk price.

“If the milk price was to improve, there be would will come out of the slump felt by farmers in recent years, but is still concerned about the be a lift in optimism. If the milk price was to go down or stay the same, there would be a decrease in industry as a whole. optimism,” he said.

“We got the rain when we have needed it into the “Whatever the goings on are with Murray Goulspring.” burn at the moment, if they get resolved in a positive Mr Fiddelaers said world commodity prices were manner for dairy farmers, then that will positively holding steady, which was also positive for the sea- impact confidence moving forward.” son ahead.

Burra Foods general manager process technology “The industry is recovering. It has always had Glenn Falcke said the company’s milk intake had peaks and troughs and it always will,” he said. grown by around 18 percent this year.

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Hundreds watch statue unveiling Continued from page 1.

From there, the plan to build a life sized statue of Lennie and Ginger Mick grew.

“It was not an individual achievement, it was the effort of a team. The whole shire has supported this project,” Mr Newton said.

“We raised about $50,000, which was a fantastic effort and goes to show you can achieve anything with community support.”

Mr Newton now has a new goal.

“I would love to set up the Lennie Gwyther Foundation, to help and support young people in the shire in their endeavours to achieve what they want to do in life,” he said.

“I have gone big, I want $1 million...which is not unachievable.”

Speaking at the celebration, Lennie’s sister Beryl Ferrier said two things happened in Leongatha on April 18, 1922.

“A little baby boy was born...and a few miles out of town a chestnut colt was foaled,” she said.

“Two years later these two came together. Lennie learned to ride quite early and Ginger Mick became his much loved pet.”

Before they turned 10, those two made history not just in Leongatha but nationally. Their journey was even mentioned in the London Times.

Mrs Ferrier said Lennie began to develop a great interest in how things worked, particularly anything mechanical.

“He applied himself to making the things he wanted,” she said.

After seeing the progress of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the Melbourne Argus newspaper, over time Lennie developed a greater interest in

Happy faces: Leongatha Primary School students sung The Bridge We’ve Been Waiting For at the ceremony for the unveiling of the statue of Lennie Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick in Leongatha’s Centenary Park on Saturday.

Uncovered: Lennie Gwyther’s immediate family, from left, sister Leta Gardenal, daughter Mary Gwyther, statue committee member Peter Watchorn, granddaughter Sally Gwyther and sister Beryl Ferrier unveil the life sized bronze statue in Leongatha on Saturday. seeing the bridge for himself.

His father granted, Captain Leo Gwyther, granted Lennie permission to ride to Sydney as a reward for Lennie working the family farm after his father broke his leg.

“I am positive he had it all worked out before father came home,” Mrs Ferrier said.

“This statue is a lovely tribute to Lennie and our family. Thank you.”

The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band performed a patriotic set at the event on Saturday.

Right, Horse back: Moriah Campbell from Mardan on her horse Dana and Travis McClelland on Ace were at the unveiling of the statue of Lennie Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick in Leongatha’s Centenary Park on Saturday. Moriah is Lennie’s great niece.

To you: author Stephanie Owen Reeder signed copies of her book, Lennie the Legend at the unveiling of the statue of Lennie Make it happen: from left, Lynwood Davis and Shirley Cooke from Arrow Bronze, who Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick in Leon- made the statue of Lennie Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick and Shirleyanne Wright, Peter gatha’s Centenary Park on Saturday.

Watchorn, Glenn Wright and Bob Newton, who made the statue possible.

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’Burra labelled a Tidy Town finalist COAL Creek Community Park and Museum has been named a finalist in the Keep Victoria Beautiful Tidy Towns competition.

Korumburra is in the running for Tidy Town of the year due to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum’s strong community activity and range of projects. The points awarded identified Korumburra as a finalist.

Tidy Towns’ sustainable community awards celebrate positive actions taken by communities in regional areas to protect and enhance their local environments.

They encompass initiatives as diverse as litter prevention, recycling, protection of the environment, preserving heritage, community action and leadership and environmental sustainability programs.

Since 2009 Coal Creek has received more than

Traffic light frustration

By Jessica Anstice THE new traffic lights at the intersection of Koonwarra Road, and Long, Bair and Ogilvy streets are irritating motorists and cyclists.

Turning drivers are faced with long waits during peak hour traffic due to new turning arrow lights.

Cyclists have expressed their concerns about sensors failing to change green after not recognising them in the lane.

Lights fail: Kerry Pritchard of Leongatha has noticed the new turning arrow lights at the intersection of Koonwarra Road, and Long, Bair and Ogilvy streets in Leongatha are not recognising cyclists and therefore not changing green.

Boat theft A BOAT was stolen from a back yard of a house in Inverloch.

The $600, 12 foot aluminium boat was taken sometime over last two months from the holiday home while owners were away.

Police said the boat was accessed via a side lane in Grandview Grove.

Anyone with information should contact Inverloch Police Station on 5674 1202 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Tools taken AROUND $5000 worth of tools were taken from the boot of a vehicle in Inverloch.

“When I come up Long Street and reach the lights to go over bridge into town, my bike doesn’t tick off the sensor turning arrow which is unfortunate,” Leongatha cyclist Kerry Pritchard said.

“Something needs to be done to recognise a cyclist before something dangerous occurs.

“When the arrow does turn green, we only get about five seconds every shift to get across, which isn’t very long at all.”

The Star asked Facebook followers what they thought of the new turning arrows.

Darren Eastwood of Leongatha said, “The light sequence is too short. Tractors or spreaders don’t always trigger the sensors in the road.

“I’ve been at the lights and the turn arrows have gone through their sequence but then the green light allowing traffic through the intersection doesn’t activate.”

Kristy Bellweeks said the green arrow doesn’t stay green long enough.

“I’ve seen cars running through on the orange until it’s nearly red because of cars waiting in such huge build up. It’s not good and there will be more accidents,” she said.

Mitch Drysdale said he was there at 5.30pm on a weekday and had to wait for two lots of changes of lights to turn towards Koonwarra.

“It’s frustrating when you can clearly see there isn’t much other traffic about,” he said.

Among the comments on Facebook were: Kelly Taylor: “With only a few allowed turning right at green arrow, it stops a lot of people wanting to go straight ahead. I avoid this area at school time now due to the back up of traffic and waiting time”; Casey Gavin: “I hate how it is now. I have to wait even longer. Normally people are on their phones and miss the lights too”; Kristal Rose: “Definitely safer but still not good.

The turning lights should be turning green every time, not every second time and it should be longer, not just two cars and then red again”; and Janine Garvey: “One day I sat there for 10 minutes in the queue!”

from the property on Old Boiler Road between September 1 and October 13.

The property owner was away during time.

The vehicle is described as black and distinctive.

Speedsters nabbed POLICE issued 11 speeding fines at Wilsons Promontory on Sunday afternoon.

All 11 drivers were tourists. Ten received a fine of $317 and four demerit points.

One of the drivers received a fine for $436, four demerit points and one month loss of licence. The 22 year old man was from Kingsbury, Melbourne.

Stop means stop A MAN failing to stop at a stop sign received a $317 fine and three demerit points on Friday.

The top of the vehicle’s door was jemmied open overnight on Thursday.

The vehicle was parked in a driveway in Pymble Avenue.

If you have any information, please contact Inverloch Police Station on 5674 1202 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The 20 year old man from Black Rock was travelling in Fish Creek on Falls Road when he was intercepted by police for failing to stop.

Laundromat lights up

A19 YEAR man will face charges in relation to a theft at Toora Foodworks on Friday, October 6.

A COWES laundromat caught on fire on Thursday.

The Eltham North man was bailed to appear at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court in the near future.

Around $35 worth of batteries and food were stolen.

The fire started in the rear locked area and spread to the roof, around 9pm.

Around 20 patrons from the adjoining Chinese restaurant were evacuated by police due to smoke.

CFA units attended and extinguished the flames within 20 minutes.

Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating and detectives are yet to determine if the fire was deliberately lit.

Extensive damage was caused to the laundromat.

Expensive robbery A KAWASAKI Mule vehicle was stolen from a hay shed in Cape Paterson.

The $20,000 four wheel drive vehicle was taken

Supermarket thief

Shed burglary POLICE reported $5000 worth of professional netting, 10 and 12 litre jerry cans of fuel, and life jackets were stolen from a shed at Port Welshpool between October 6 and 7.

Police are still appealing for witnesses and hope to recover the items taken from the shed on Townsend Street.

Please contact the Toora Police Station on 5686 2485 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

30 finalist awards.

This year, the park has received seven finalist awards in Community Action and Leadership, Cultural Heritage and Environmental Sustainability.

The story of Lachie Macqueen received the Community Action and Leadership finalist award.

The bush tramway carriage restoration, the establishment of the Macqueen barber shop and reclaiming early settlers’ skills Heritage Craft day all received Cultural Heritage finalist awards.

Rub-A-Dub-Dub, an environmental hands on learning experience, and the Creek Goes Green received the environmental sustainability finalist awards.

“It’s a good opportunity to profile any town and what the community does,” park coordinator Rowena Ashley said.

“Even though people see us as Coal Creek, it’s really important for them to see all of the community connections we have which flow outside of here as well.

“When I see what we’re up against across Victoria, just to be nominated as finalist in some categories is a really big deal but for me it’s about profiling South Gippsland, Korumburra and Coal Creek.”

The awards night will be held at Horsham Town Hall on Saturday, November 25.

The category winners and the Tidy Town of the year will be announced at the awards night.

Big achievements: from left, Coal Creek volunteer Ben Peachy, Coal Creek maintenance officer Jacob Enbom, Coal Creek maintenance team leader Bill Reynolds, Coal Creek volunteer Ken Sommers, Coal Creek curatorial officer Zoe Sargant, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen, Coal Creek customer service officer Elyse Chapman, Coal Creek volunteer Shirley Holland, Korumburra Business Association president Noelene Cosson, acting mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Maxine Kiel, Coal Creek program manager of Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) Gary Mogford, park coordinator Rowena Ashley, CEO of KVB Sabina Wills, council’s educational program leader Emma Fellows-Cooke at the Tidy Town award ceremony on Thursday.

Water blue may linger

By Brad Lester A DISPUTE between South Gippsland Shire Council and the family company of Cr Jeremy Rich could continue, despite already costing council $65,000.

A statement from the company, Ansevata Nominees, on Friday said it had been trying to negotiate a solution with council about the Walkerville Retarding Basin for more than three years.

Council has already paid Ansevata $65,000 to recognise council took water it should not have taken from the basin, which the company uses for its farm.

In 1990, Ansevata entered into a water taking agreement with the former Woorayl Shire Council for council to use the dam as a retarding basin for stormwater management of the Prom Views Estate.

Ansevata believed water from the basin continues to be unsuitable for agricultural use due to silting and claimed council failed to maintain the dam.

A motion before the October 25 council meeting recommends council raise an outlet to increase capacity by about 14ML, and allocate $20,000 towards a drainage rehabilitation program.

This follows a directive from council to ask officers to prepare a report detailing how the capacity of the basin could be increased.

The statement issued by Ansevata said, “The current contamination of the basin will be having an impact on the environment, our ability to use our water for agricultural production, and the potential health and welfare of the local community.”

Ansevata’s statement said the Environment Protection Agency guidelines require the water to have a median E.coli level of less than 100/100ml over a 12 month period.

“The median is currently over three and a half times this limit (currently 355/100ml) and has been above the acceptable median level since the shire took water from the basin in 2015 for the construction of roads. There is now an ongoing contamination issue, which has not gone away,”

the statement said.

“Events such as the E.coli level of 4400/100ml test result on March 18, 2016 are most likely due to untreated septic tank effluent being allowed to enter the basin through the storm water system. The shire’s neglect to maintain the dam appropriately and follow EPA guidelines and the terms of the basin agreement has allowed the accumulation of potentially contaminated silt and mud to build up, causing the capacity of the dam to not meet the agreement’s criteria.”

Yesterday (Monday), a council spokesperson said, “Council acknowledges that it is obliged by the 1990 water taking agreement to maintain the capacity of the Walkerville retarding basin at a minimum of 13.5ML. “Should council decide on a preferred methodology next week, it will undertake the works necessary to fulfil this obligation.

“Council is of the view that once the capacity issue is addressed that it will be compliant with the 1990 agreement.”

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Renee to cycle 1059km for cancer

By Jessica Anstice CANCER survivor of four years, Renee McLennan of Leongatha has committed to ride 1059 kilometres in the 2018 Signature Tour DeCure to raise money for cancer research, support and prevention projects around Australia.

The ride in Queensland will start in Mackay

Close to her heart: Renee McLennan will ride 1059km from Mackay to Cairns in Queensland next year as part of the 2018 Tour De Cure Signature Tour to raise awareness and much needed funds for cancer research, support and prevention projects around Australia.

on April 27 and finish in Cairns on May 5.

Renee was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in August 2013, at the young at the age of 30.

She went through breast conserving surgery, six months of chemotherapy, 12 months of hormone therapy and six weeks of daily radiation for her treatment.

Renee applied to ride in the 2018 Signature Tour DeCure and was selected along with about 150 other riders from all over Australia to ride the distance over 10 days.

Tour De Cure rode through Leongatha in April this year, stopping overnight in Inverloch.

Renee attended a dinner with Tour De Cure at Inverloch RACV Resort, and met many of the riders and support crew.

“The energy in the room and the feel of the event and the stories of friendship and teamwork

was really strong,” she said.

“It just seemed really cool and it was something I thought I needed to be a part of.

“I’m so sick of hearing the word cancer. I personally don’t want to go through it again and I don’t want to see anymore of my friends and family go through it either or die from this horrible disease.

“So I’m doing something about it because I am one of the lucky ones who survived, and I have recovered and am now in the clear.”

Renee said people she sat with and had treatment alongside had since died or had a secondary diagnosis of cancer and were still fighting it.

Back in 2015, Renee participated in the Breast Cancer Network Pink Triathlon to raise money for breast cancer and raised around $2500.

“Out of the three events in the triathlon, including, swimming, running and cycling, cycling was my favourite event and the one I wanted to stick with,” she said.

“Everyone knows someone who’s been touched by cancer, whether it be personally, a family member, friend or colleague. “It’s something that can hopefully be cured one day. In the meantime if I can help raise money to fund research projects and clinical trials, people may have better treatment options with fewer side effects, like losing your hair.”

Renee has been training and riding since the end of August and will continue to for the next six months.

As part of the tour, she must also raise a minimum of $12,000.

The overall goal for the 2018 Signature Tour is to raise $7 million. This can’t be done without strong community support.

To make a tax deductable donation, please visit the Tour De Cure website www.tourdecure.com.au and search Renee McLennan in the member search bar.

This will take you to her donation page.

Donation tins have also been placed in some shops around Leongatha, so if you see a tin please pop a few dollars in to support the cause.

The ride will be televised by Channel 7’s Sunrise morning show.

From pristine white beaches, coral reefs, world heritage listed rainforests, waterfalls, tablelands and dramatic gorges, Tour De Cure’s 12th annual Signature Tour will be an epic adventure for Renee.

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SOUTH Gippsland could host a Commonwealth Games cycling event should Victoria be successful in holding the 2030 games.

South Gippsland Shire Council recently voted to contribute $3000 to Greater Shepparton City Council’s pre-feasibility study for the 2030 Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games bid project.

The State Government, which will allocate $30,000 to the $80,000 project, is hoping the study will determine the validity of Victoria’s bid to host the games.

Mayor Cr Ray Argento said council could host a cycling or mountain biking event, given the popularity of the sports in the shire, particularly with the recent formation of a mountain bike club at Foster.

“We have great scenic views and open spaces, and the ability to hold an event with minimal disruption to our road network because we have the cycling clubs here and events are held here already,” he said.

“No doubt other councils will be vying for events too. Even if we do not achieve an event, putting forward our name in that space will have people viewing our area and showing interest in the future.”

Cr Argento said the $3000 council allocated would not be spent unless all councils pledged to do so. Councils from across Victoria are being asked to contribute a total of $50,000.

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Safety fears

By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI residents are opposing a new development for the former Miners Rest hotel site, concerned about the risk of a traffic accident.

The development includes a service station, fast food outlets and a hotel, but residents are worried traffic flow issues pose a risk to public safety.

Wonthaggi resident Irene Williams said the development was in a potentially dangerous position, as it would feed more traffic onto busy McKenzie Street.

“It is adjacent to a sweeping corner and a sharp intersection. This development is designed to be a 24 hour service and the congestion on McKenzie Street will be a problem,” she said.

“There is a kinder, two schools and the Salvation Army Church close by, and this will affect the safety of people who use these services. The decision needs to reflect how it will affect traffic flow.”

Ms Williams also said the development does not

fit the vision and character of Wonthaggi.

“This site deserves a more dignified development than this project offers,” she said.

McKenzie Street resident Mike Fincher appealed to Bass Coast Shire Council and the proponent to consider the stormwater runoff, which has affected his property for years.

Mr Fincher lives on the bottom of McKenzie Street, which regularly floods after heavy rain. He fears the issue will worsen if the proponent introduces more sealed concrete to the site without addressing the problem.

“Unless there is an adequate retention system, we will be flooded every time we get an inch of rain,” he said.

Constant flooding has done significant damage to Mr Fincher’s shed and the interior of a neighbour’s home.

Council said it would endeavour to alleviate the problem.

The Miners Rest development will be debated at council’s ordinary meeting tomorrow night (October 18) at the Cowes Heritage Building.

Council praises school’s film stars

By Tayla Kershaw

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PENSIONERS are being warned of possible scam callers claiming to offer cheaper phone bills but instead acquiring victims’ pension numbers and dates of birth.

Amazing achievement: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield applauded Bass Coast Specialist School student Ethan and his classmates for producing an international award winning short film. ber, which was a red carpet event.

Ultimately, the film was crowned the winner of the people’s choice category.

“We had pretty amazing exposure. What was most important was the support we received from the local community,” Mr Green said.

“Our film had over 1200 views. It was great to acknowledge the skills the students have

and I’m pretty chuffed we have international award winning filmmakers in our community.”

The film has now been screened in Auckland and New York.

It will also feature on the Aurora Pay TV Channel on Foxtel and will be part of a special program to air on SBS at 4.30pm on November 18.

Funding boost for Wonthaggi Hospital

By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast Health has had a stroke of luck after being hit with a wave of flu over winter.

The hospital received an injection of $1.7 million to go towards staffing and community strengthening programs following the flu season, as well as $36,000 for additional security hours going into the summer period.

CEO Jan Child said from July to September, the hospital saw 207 flu patients – an increase from 140 at the same time last year.

The season peaked in August, and 60 staff members were also out with the illness.

“The remaining staff were truly amazing and kept the hospital running,” Ms Child said.

“There’s still conjecture about why the season was so bad, but it expected that there were more

flu strains than anticipation. Emerging strains can render flu vaccinations useless for those who got it early.”

Ms Child said additional security hours announced last week would also be beneficial during the peak holiday season, and mean the hospital would not have to regularly rely on police.

“At the moment we have an arrangement with a security firm to respond to crises as they happen.

With the funding, we will have a retained security presence during busy times,” she said.

“The security dollars are terrific because the hospital is continuing to see an increase in incidents.

This is a good thing because we want our staff to report these incidents; they shouldn’t happen.

Ms Child said occupational violence most often occurs on weekends, and during witching hours between 10pm and 3am.

The security funding will benefit the hospital during these times.

A Leongatha pensioner is concerned the scammers could be attempting to gain the personal details to commit identity theft.

The caller even offered a receipt number at the end of the call.

The pensioner received a call from the number 07 4465 9212. When the pensioner, and The Star called the number, the line did not ring through.

“We are sitting and waiting to see what will happen now,” the pensioner said.

“We just want people to be aware.”

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To show its appreciation, the school presented a certificate to Bass Coast Shire Council at council’s Community Connection session on Wednesday.

Council helped the young filmmakers’ dreams become a reality by supporting and funding the project.

Drift Media’s Mick Green helped the students work through the filmmaking process.

“We looked at the topic of inclusion, which can be a tricky subject to explain,” he said.

Mr Green said it was fantastic to see the students getting comfortable with the filming equipment.

One of the challenges was helping the students with low motor skills participate in the filming. Mr Green introduced the students to using iPads to work the cameras, which resulted in some amazing footage from a new perspective.

As well as filming, the students learned about scripting, voiceovers and animation.

The film was accepted into the Sydney Gala screening in Septem-

On the way: Toora’s Craig Tanner has already crossed into New South Wales, after setting out on a 2000km walk on Saturday to raise money for pediatric brain cancer research and Ronald McDonald House Parkville in Melbourne.

His son Aaron Tanner fought brain cancer and stayed in Ronald McDonald House while receiving treatment.

Craig is walking from Tugun in Queensland to Toora, and aims to raise $250,000.

He arrived in Ballina, NSW, yesterday (Monday).

To follow Craig’s walk, go to: https:// www.facebook.com/CraigsKsForCancer/ To donate, go to: http://rmhparkville.org. au/event/craigsksforcancer

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Spring on show at Fish Creek THE Buckley Park Community Farm Spring Farm Fair was held in Fish Creek on Saturday, with a little bit of everything for everyone.

The event was presented by the Fish Creek Com-

Donkey power: Fiona Mottram steers her donkey Tambo around the plot at the Spring Farm Growing interest: Juneen Schulz from the Fair held at the Buckley Park Community Farm in Fish Creek on Saturday. Tambo was pull- Buckley Park Community Farm was thrilled with the turnout to the Spring Farm Fair held ing a harrow. in Fish Creek on Saturday.

munity Garden, which auspices the community farm, along with South Gippsland Landcare Network.

Juneen Schulz from the Buckley Park Community Farm said the day was held to showcase soil heath and included a talk by ‘environmental cowboy’ Khory Hancock of the Gold Coast, Queensland. “We wanted to try and get the greater community interested in what we are doing here at the community farm,� she said.

Mr Hancock talked about soil health and used climate projections to discuss mitigation, remedial and adaptation strategies, and also touched on the basics of climate science.

There was also a working donkey and mule demonstration from Foster North’s Fiona Mottram and a biodynamic compost workshop. “We don’t use any machinery. We do it all by hand and donkeys were a part of agriculture from years gone by,� Ms Schulz said.

Ms Mottram said it was the first time the donkeys had done any farm work, although they were well trained to saddle and harness. They used harrows, a plough and a scarifier on the day.

The farm came to life in March 2016 and is run by a group of volunteers who wanted to expand on the community garden and grow local food for local people. “We hold two events per year: one in autumn and one in spring, and we would like to hold other workshops at the farm as well,� Ms Schulz said. “It is a beautiful space and we encourage families to come and enjoy it.�

The group meets on Saturdays. To get involved contact Ms Schulz by email at jjschulz2@bigpond. com.

Concept design: members of the Inverloch Historical Society would like to see a Historical and Maritime Museum similar to this built in the town.

History museum in the works

By Tayla Kershaw Down and dirty: from left, Katrina Lynch and environmental cowboy Khory Hancock from Queensland and president of the Fish Creek Community Garden Margaret Watson with some THE Inverloch Historical Society needs of the compost being made at the Spring Farm Fair held at the Buckley Park Community a home.

Members of the society pitched the idea for a Farm in Fish Creek on Saturday. Khory was the guest speaker at the event.

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2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT Council’s 2016/17 Annual Report is currently on public exhibition for two weeks. Council is committed to transparent reporting and accountability to the community and the 2016/17 Annual Report is the primary means of advising the South Gippsland Shire community and our operations and performance during

included in the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 25 October 2017 at 2.00pm, incorporating the public display period before being presented to Council for adoption in full. The Annual Report is available on Council’s website and at a number of Council’s distribution points.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS *Expressions of interest to present on Wednesday 18 October have closed (by COB 13/10) Wednesday 18 October 2017 - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm*; 7.00pm* 1.15pm – Walkerville North Foreshore Reserve Development Project (30mins) May commence earlier, contact Council 5662 9200 to

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Council Agenda Topics only) *Expressions of interest to present (by COB 20/10) are made by accessing Council’s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

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Rating strategy review committee appointments 3.

Walkerville North foreshore development project - increase Council contribution - award contract under CEO delegation 4.

Walkerville retarding basin - capacity maintenance options 5.

Petition response - road closure request - Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek (outcome of investigations) 6.

Policy adoption - C68 public amenities policy 7.

Instrument of delegation Council to staff 8.

2016/17 Annual Report 9.

Notice of motion (NOM)- changes to Council Planning Committee procedures and purpose 10. NOM - call-in of planning application 2017/78 subdivision of the land into two lots 11. Assembly of Councillors: 22 August to 21 September 2017 12. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO 26 August to 22 September 2017

CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY CANCELLED The November Citizenship Ceremony has been cancelled as there have been no applications received and/or approved by the necessary date.

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree requests: Whole Shire Footpath maintenance requests: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Leongatha, Koonwarra, Welshpool, Agnes and Hedley Roadside slashing: Buffalo, Mirboo North and Allambee South Streetscape works: Main Street, Foster Road and drainage upgrades: Anderson Street, Leongatha Road construction: Korumburra Show Grounds Road grading: Nyora, Poowong, Ranceby, Nerrena, Walkerville, Tarwin and Dollar Road drainage and carpark construction: Tompkins Road, Meeniyan Vegetation removal: Farmers Road, Dumbalk School crossing construction: Foster Road, Fish Creek Road stabilising: Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower, Mirboo North and Mardan area Road regulating works: Mirboo Road, Mirboo and Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower

Historical and Maritime Museum at Bass Coast Shire Council’s Community Connection session on Wednesday.

The society’s Terry Hall proposed the museum be built on vacant land near the Inverloch boat ramp car park, which currently serves as additional parking space during peak periods.

Fellow member John Hutchinson said the museum was important because the society has collected so much of Inverloch’s history but has nowhere to house it. “We have no central home so our collection is spread out between our members’ houses, which is unsatisfactory,� he said. “It is difficult for us to access the whole collection or to detail what is there.�

The Inverloch Historical Society is at a disadvantage as there are no heritage buildings left in Inverloch. The museum would be a proactive solution.

In June, the society held an exhibition which was visited by 2000 people and received excellent feedback from people wanting to return again next year.

The society’s book Inverloch: A Place of Great Beauty also received an overwhelming response. In a permanent location, these drawcards could be promoted regularly.

The society said Inverloch’s social history would be coupled with its maritime history, creating the opportunity for a great tourist attraction.

The concept design for the museum includes a gallery, cafe and sufficient floor space to showcase the collection. “A successful outcome for the museum would be a tourism benefit, as well as for the education of Inverloch’s maritime history,� Mr Hall said. “It is ideal for all stakeholders involved and the proposal seems to tick the boxes.�

Cr Bruce Kent raised concerns about the possibility of king tides and flooding, which would be a matter to investigate prior to council committing to plans.

Mr Hall thanked the Inverloch Historical Society member Ray Burtt and the Regatta Committee’s Andrew and Marion Chapman for their contribution to the museum’s concept designs.

Mr Hall said Mr Burtt and the Chapmans provided a lot of encouragement in developing the designs, and offered valuable input that was greatly appreciated.

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Seals draw a crowd Chinese may drive

SEALS have become a local attraction at Inverloch’s boat ramp, with families bringing children to see the intriguing creatures last week.

Three seals, including a pup, have been basking in the sun on rocks near the boat ramp.

Parks Victoria is urging visitors not to feed the seals for fear they could bite humans or become reliant on people for food.

“They sleep a lot during the day, usually on the rocks at the jetty, and according to local fishermen they catch a lot of fish from right in front of them,” a Parks Victoria spokesperson said.

“The young pup in particular seems to be becoming used to the attention from humans and we remind everyone to not to approach the seals or provide any food for them.

“Whilst they are lovely and unusual animals, they do bite and can be aggressive.”

Parks Victoria believed the seals were Australian Fur Seals, most likely from the breeding colonies on either Kanowna Island at Wilsons Promontory or The Nobbies on Phillip Island.

“Parks Victoria staff have been monitoring the seals and photos passed on to the Melbourne Museum have confirmed they don’t appear ill or injured,” the spokesperson said.

Natural attraction: Tamika Pedlow, with her children Ryder and Saylor, of Inverloch, were among the locals intrigued by the recent arrival of seals on rocks near the town’s boat ramp.

The family visited the seal last Tuesday, October 10.

Wind farm gains momentum

By Sarah Vella THE proposal to build an offshore wind farm off South Gippsland is progressing well, with an exploration licence expected to be granted by the end of the year.

If built, the $8 billion project would see 250 wind turbines constructed to produce enough energy to power 1.2 million homes and create 300 ongoing jobs.

The Offshore Energy project, dubbed Star of the South, is an Australian first.

The exploration licence will allow the company to commence in depth feasibility studies to determine the suitability of the project to then progress to obtaining the appropriate approvals to construct and operate the project.

Offshore Energy has also been talking with a number of potential investors, all of whom are interested in investing on the basis of conducting the feasibility studies and, if satisfied, constructing and operating the project.

Offshore Energy managing director Andy Evans said interest in the project continued to grow.

“We are hopeful of making an announcement in the coming months in respect of our selected codevelopment partner,” he said.

“We have only been working with potential partners interested in utilising the many strengths that the people and of Gippsland offer which, for a project of this nature and size, are unique.”

All potential investors are long term investors

committed to owning and operating the project.

Mr Evans said discussions with all levels of government have been positive and all geared towards ensuring the project delivers as many benefits possible for the people of Gippsland.

“The feedback from the local communities has been very positive and we hope we can progress the project to the next phase quickly so that real opportunities are created,” he said.

Offshore Energy will be undertaking further consultation in the area this month, meeting with Wellington Shire Council and other stakeholder groups.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento is hoping the turbines would be built at Barry Beach, creating a jobs boom and leading to further development in the Corner Inlet area.

He said Barry Beach was the deepest port in Victoria’s east, with no deeper port until Eden on the south coast of New South Wales.

“If the wind turbine project gets up, Barry Beach will be dredged to six metres to allow larger vessels to come in and load turbines,” he said.

“It would enable the Esso port to be opened up for other industry to utilise and it will lead to further jobs.

“It’s still a number of years away but it’s exciting times for the region. If we could open up an operational port, it will enable produce from East Gippsland to be shipped out from there.

“I know Schreurs (vegetable growers at Middle Tarwin) are looking at possibly shipping their produce from Middle Tarwin so it could allow more people to export from out of the region.”

local jobs boom NEW trade opportunities could arise between South Gippsland and China, after a trade expo at Ellinbank near Warragul last Wednesday.

ViPlus Dairy of Toora and South Gippsland Shire Council represented the region at the event, where Trade Victoria brought Asian ecommerce buyers to Gippsland to connect them with food and beverage producers hoping to enter Asian markets.

Chinese ecommerce platforms are targeting Australian food products, in part because of concerns about food standards in China.

The opportunity for local producers is significant, with the market now worth a trillion dollars.

South Gippsland council’s economic development and tourism coordinator Ken Fraser said, “The trade event at Ellinbank was a chance to understand more about the opportunities for food producers to access the Chinese market using their new and expanding ecommerce platforms.

“These e-commerce sites are becoming very popular for busy consumers in China and they are seeking a range of high quality food products.

“The Chinese market is increasingly wanting to know more about the source of its food.

“As food production is the most important industry for South Gippsland, we need to understand

Flying flag: Chris McKiernan of ViPlus Dairy of Toora sought to establish business connections with Chinese companies at a networking event at Ellinbank last Wednesday. these global trends.”

The event was held as part of Food and Beverage Trade Week to connect local producers with global markets so they can grow their businesses and create more jobs.

Victoria’s food and beverage exports were valued at $8.6 billion in 2015-16. The food and fibre sector accounts for more than 190,000 jobs across Victoria, many in regional areas.

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phone calls where a scammer demands payment for a fake tax debt or emails requesting personal identifying information or a fee to release a refund.

If you’re unsure about the validity of an ATO interaction call the scam hotline on 1800 008 540 or forward any suspicious emails to ReportEmailFraud@ato.gov.au.

For the ATO’s latest scam alerts, visit ato.gov.au/ GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service will scamalerts. use a $5000 grant from the recent Michael’s SUPA IGA community grants program to purchase senTHE 46th Leongatha Rose Spectacular is comsors for Alchera House nursing home in Koruming soon: November 10 and 11. Schedules are burra.

The sensors will detect residents’ movements now available at The Star newspaper office, Hays to help staff to prevent falls, particularly for those Jewellers, Leongatha Newsagency and Harvest Laneway Nursery, all in Leongatha. people who are unsteady on their feet.

Leongatha Rose Show needs some flowers of THE Australian Red Cross Blood Service would the old Australian rose Miss Marion Manifold like to thank donors from Leongatha for their gener- for display at the show. If you can help, ring 5657 osity when the mobile donor centre visited recently. 3268 or email leon.horticulture@hotmail.com People gave 271 donations, saving an incredible 813 lives.

WITH October 16 celebrated globally as Restart One in three Australians will need blood or a a Heart Day and the entire month nationally recognblood product in their lifetime, but only one in 30 ised as Defibrillator Awareness Month, St John Amcurrently donates. bulance (Victoria) has encouraged Victorians to use The mobile donor centre will next visit Leongatha from Tuesday, January 23 to Friday, February October to learn or brush up on their CPR training.

St John Ambulance Victoria’s John Kazanas said 2, 2018.

Please call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or refreshing CPR training every 12 months was imporvisit www.donateblood.com.au for more informa- tant.

“In order to provide quality CPR in a high-prestion. sure situation and potentially to save a life, you need A PINK Ribbon Fashion Parade will be held at to practice your skills regularly,” he said. the Inverloch RACV Resort to raise funds for the “We know when CPR is received it can double Cancer Council’s work with women’s cancers. survival rates for those in cardiac arrest, and being Organised by local ladies Debbie Kilpatrick, able to respond confidently is so important. Any CPR Rosemary Perry, Robin Smith and Helen Arnold is better than no CPR at all.” in collaboration with Bliss in Inverloch, the event will raise awareness for Pink Ribbon Day. THE Fairer World Bazaar, an alternative gift “Last year’s function was very successful and we’ve sold many more tickets this year, as the fair with a difference, will be held this Saturday, event is being held at a larger venue,” Ms Perry October 21, at the Uniting Church in Peart Street, Leongatha from 9.30am to 1.30pm. said.

The fair will be officially opened at 10am by It will be held on Thursday, October 19 at 2pm. Models and organisers will be there earlier. Stephanie Franet, development officer with WaBliss in Inverloch is once again supplying terAid Australia. clothing and accessories.

Ask Stephanie or any of the other stallholders about the positive changes that happen in peoAUSTRALIAN Taxation Office (ATO) is provid- ple’s lives when they are given a ‘hand-up’, not ing taxpayers with simple ways to protect themselves a ‘hand-out. Free entry. All welcome. Enquiries: from scammers as part of Stay Smart Online Week.

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Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson urged taxpayers to remember to stay vigilant and to help family and friends be wary of emails, phone calls and SMS during tax time that claim to be from the ATO, even if they seem legitimate.

ATO has been working with a number of organisations including the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissioner (ACCC) and major retailers to warn people about buying gift cards to pay for alleged tax debts.

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WELSHPOOL and District Primary School student Bree Allan was awarded a runner-up prize for the poster she entered in the Lions Club peace poster competition.

Bree’s poster will now proceed to the district final. The judges were impressed by all entries from the school.

Super effort: friends, from left, Kellie McRae, Sarah Broders and Cassie Van Hoorn were delighted to finish Sunday’s Melbourne Half Marathon of 21.1 kilometres in perfect weather, finishing in a great atmosphere at the MCG; “just like the Olympics” one of them commented! There were 30,000 runners across all distances involved.

Enjoy a pleasant Sunday THE community is invited to attend the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South, on Sunday, October 29, at 2pm.

The occasion will feature guest speaker Reverend Deacon Jenny Preston talking about the Zambia School Support Program.

She will be complemented by musicians Kaylah Thomas and Ruth Sage.

Visitors will enjoy community singing and an afternoon tea. The church is located at Mardan Road.

Come along: guest speaker Reverend Deacon Jenny Preston will talk about the Zambia School Support Program at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South.

Talented performer: hear Kaylah Thomas on keyboard and vocals at Mardan South on October 29.

Passionate musician: Ruth Sage will play the organ at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Mardan South on October 29.

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TO mark the centenary of the death of Private Oswald Bright, the members of the Kardella branch of the Country Women’s Association laid a small floral tribute at the tree planted in his memory in Ruby on Thursday.

Private Bright was from Ruby. He enlisted on November 7, 1916 and served in the 37th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement.

He embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on February 19, and was killed in action on October 12, 1917 in the first battle of Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium.

His body was never recovered. Private Bright was 24 years old.

“Our meetings are held in the Ruby Hall, just opposite the memorial and we noticed the centenary of Private Bright’s death was this year,” Kardella branch president Lill Roberts said.

“At our September meeting it was decided to pay our respects to Private Bright by laying a small floral tribute to him on the 100th anniversary of his death.”

Jo-Ann Carfrae, treasurer of Kardella branch, said, “This is where I grew up. It’s my community and I wanted to remember a brave young man who was part of this community too.”

Honouring Private Bright: Lill Roberts, president of Kardella branch of the Country Women’s Association, lays a floral tribute to Private Oswald Bright at a tree planted in his memory at Ruby last Thursday.

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Music festival welcomes families BELIEVE it or not but there is a music festival that caters for adults and children alike.

CFA fun: from left, Ruby CFA member Nathan Hardacre showed Lily, Brendan and Alex Campbell from Korumburra the ins and outs of the Ruby fire station and truck at the brigade’s open day on Sunday.

Ruby CFA opens doors FIRE trucks, face painting and craft activities were as popular as always with the many children who accompanied their parents to the Ruby CFA Open Day on Sunday.

Many volunteer members were on hand to answer questions and the CFA member Darren Hardacre said he was very happy with the turnout.

“It was really good. We had lots of families come throughout the day,” Mr Hardacre said.

“The children were climbing up and over the trucks and they had the opportunity to use the extinguisher.”

Several demonstrations were performed using the mobile training props.

The Ruby CFA borrowed Allambee CFA’s tanker for display in hopes to start a fundraising program to purchase its own in the future.

Fire truck exploring: from left, Ruby CFA member Darren Hardacre with Renee Hardacre from Leongatha, and Erin Dell and Chloe Dell from Kardella South at the Ruby CFA open day on Sunday.

It’s Inverloch’s Sounds Of Summer to be held on Friday, December 29, at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve.

The festival will present an impressive line-up of musicians while promising children the time of their lives, with a kids adventure playground to feature laser tag, water slide, jumping castles, face pointing and more, all included in the ticket price.

Among the feature acts is Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, one of Australian rock music’s most enduring talents.

Joining Ross at the festival is founder member of pop groups The Twilights, Axiom and Little River Band Glenn Shorrock and the multi-talented Wendy Matthews.

These Aussie icons will perform such hits as Eagle Rock, Come Said The Boy, Little Ray Of Sunshine, Reminiscing, The Day You Went Away and Let’s Kiss.

Opening the festival this year are talented locals Bed Of Embers – four multi-instrumentalists who play a mixture of roots, folk, bluegrass, tango, modern covers, country and eastern garnished with great vocal harmonies; acoustic folk/ rock singer songwriter from Inverloch, Mat Morgan, and folk/country singer-songwriter and story teller Famous Will.

The festival will end in true summer party style with Melbourne based African reggae band Sol Nation, that will bring Reggae, Samba, Funk, Salsa and African Dance Music.

Bring a picnic or relax by dining at the Food Village, with cuisines including Mexican, Asian and Japanese, as well as Aussie favourites such as a barbecue by Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club.

The festival is supporting research into the rare medical condition, scleroderma, with the festival’s charity being Scleroderma Victoria.

Kate Adkins, of festival organiser Events by Kate, said, “We have teamed up with Inverloch’s Ann-Maree Heppell who is a Sunflower Hero for the organisation, as well as her son (and Essendon Football Club captain) Dyson Heppell, to help raise funds and awareness for the disease.

Raising awareness: Kate Adkins, owner of Events by Kate, with the manager of Bendigo Bank in Inverloch, Cheryl Clasby, at the Scleroderma Fundraiser Charity Gold Day held at Leongatha Golf Club on Friday. They are pictured with the Hyundai i30 donated by Edneys Leongatha for the hole in one winner. Ms Adkins is organising Inverloch’s Sounds Of Summer music festival on December 29. The festival’s charity is Scleroderma Victoria.

“The reason why I chose Scleroderma Victoria was because I’ve seen locals such as Corrie Hemming and Ann-Maree Heppell’s efforts in organising events such as the walk for scleroderma.

“I wanted to support locals and also because not a lot of people know about the disease. It’s about raising awareness and support.”

The Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank will run a photo booth at this year’s event for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to scleroderma research.

Scleroderma results in the hardening of the skin and affects nearly any internal organ with the

same scar tissue, reducing mobility, restricting breathing and making enjoying a meal difficult.

Thanks to the Inverloch and District Community Bank, tickets can now be purchased at the branch in William Street.

Sounds Of Summer is seeking expressions of interest from maker stallholders and enquiries can be directed to Events by Kate on 0419 599 309 or email info@inverlochsoundsofsummer.com.au The festival also welcomes business sponsorship and more information on advertising deals is available by contacting Events by Kate.

For further details and to buy tickets online, go to www.inverlochsoundsofsummer.com.au

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OPINIONS

Call for trail support

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has called for public feedback to its Draft Paths and Trails Strategy 2017-2022. Public engagement with the document is important as it assists council to make the right decisions.

The Hoddle Mountain Trail is included in the draft strategy.

The draft strategy characterises the Hoddle Mountain Trail as a new project, but this is incorrect. It is a functioning, generally safe, established track that locals have been walking for more than 100 years.

In the early 1900s the walk - up Quarry Road from Fish Creek and into the Hoddle Range - was colloquially known as Lover’s Lane – a very popular walk with young couples after Sunday Church.

In 1986 Councillor Jack Symmons suggested formally developing the Hoddle Walking Trail, citing tourism and economic benefits to the Fish Creek community, and in 2003 the Hoddle Mountain Trail community project began in earnest with discussions between the Fish Creek Development Group and local councillors and Fish Creek Landcare.

The Hoddle Mountain Trail

Management Group fully supports council’s strategy to develop recreational paths and trails radiating out from the ‘spine’ of the Great Southern Rail Trail, providing “viable, safe, interesting connections and networks between towns, points of interest and other destinations”.

The Hoddle Mountain Trail exactly fulfills this vision. The trail links the Great Southern Rail Trail with the Hoddle Ranges Walking Trail, creating a 17 kilometre return journey from Fish Creek out through spectacular scenery overlooking Wilsons Promontory and Corner Inlet.

While the local community and visitors have used the trail for many years, some parts of it have fallen into disrepair. Our group, based in Fish Creek, is seeking council’s official recognition of the trail and support for its improvement and management.

We are concerned about inaccuracies in council’s draft strategy, particularly regarding tenure of some land on the Hoddle Mountain Trail. We believe the trail traverses public land only.

Also, we are disappointed by the negative tone regarding potential costs to council, which we believe will be minimal and man-

E D I T O R I A L Lennie statue reflects our community spirit IT’S a remarkable tale and one the Leongatha – and South Gippsland – community has now ensured will never be forgotten.

In 1932, Lennie Gwyther, aged just nine, rode his pony Ginger Mick to Sydney and back – 2000km – to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

On Saturday, a statue of Lennie and his steed was unveiled by his family at Centenary Park in Leongatha to commemorate his epic ride through bush and mountains.

The occasion was full of the fanfare such a day warranted and the statue was grand and fitting, capturing Lennie’s boyish expression, confidence and sense of adventure, and the bond between animal and human.

It was widely known this statue was to be life-sized, but its diminutive nature only highlights the significance of Lennie and Ginger Mick’s ride nearly 90 years ago, particularly when one compares the size of the pony to the buses and trucks that rumble past the statue, and are capable of taking people to Sydney in far greater comfort and in far less time.

While this statue stands in honour of a boy and horse, it is also a tribute to a community effort to ensure a local legend – and sense of identity – was proudly shared and understood by those all calling South Gippsland home and those who visit.

It’s a credit to the man who initiated the idea of the statue, former mayor and history buff Bob Newton, and the committee that then drove the project by holding fundraising events, seeking donations, and guiding the creation of what is essentially a work of art.

South Gippsland Shire Council threw its support behind the project, which ultimately encapsulates the community spirit that is so strong in South Gippsland, and is a fine example of a council and community working together.

On Saturday, emcee Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said the legend of Lennie outweighs the famed tale – and statue – of the dog on the tuckerbox at Gundagai, New South Wales, and no doubt, in time, Leongatha’s story will be more widely known.

When Lennie and Ginger Mick returned home from Sydney all those years ago, the community turned out en mass to welcome them. On Saturday just gone, another generation of locals gave the pair an equally fine second homecoming.

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ageable.

Despite the trail’s long history, there is opposition to council’s support from an adjacent, and, relatively new landowner.

However, we believe any issues are minor and can be addressed through good will and council leadership.

We urge you to visit council’s website to look at the Draft Paths and Trails Strategy 20172022. Feedback to the draft strategy’s recommendations is critical, because the final document will determine council’s priorities for recreational paths and trails development for the next five years.

We hope you will encourage council to see the Hoddle Mountain Trail as a community asset worth supporting, one that provides enjoyment for locals and visitors and brings clear benefits to individuals and the community.

Feedback must be in writing and received by council no later than 5pm Monday, November 6, 2017.

Richard Dargaville, president, Hoddle Mountain Trail Management Group.

Let’s build these trails

A LETTER to South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin regarding South Gippsland Shire Council’s review of its 2010 Paths and Trails Strategy, 20172022.

The review was a very disappointing document that appears to have been poorly researched.

This may not have been for lack of due diligence on the part of the consultant, but because incorrect and insufficient information was provided by the shire.

I am particularly concerned about two sections of the document.

Regarding Hoddle Mountain Trail.

I first walked this trail in 1988, reconnoitring an excursion to be led jointly by Gary Wallis and myself for the South Gippsland Conservation Society and which was attended by members of the society a week later. The Lavers Hill quarry was just about to commence operations and we walked through the site.

The trail is interesting from many points of view: scenery, geology, geomorphology, archaeology, history and botany, not to mention the benefits of bushwalking for good health. I have a comprehensive list of plant species along the trail. Since 1988 I have walked the trail a few times and most recently assisted with a Landcare excursion.

What was clearly lacking from the consultant’s report was ground truthing the trail. It highlights the disconnection between desktop maps and field work.

The consultant does not appear to have researched the land tenure of the trail efficiently, for example I believe that the Loader Trail is on crown reserve the responsibility of Parks Victoria.

Three other assumptions in particular are incorrect.

This is not a new walking trail. It has been used by walkers for at least 29 years.

The Old Quarry Road is a public road. It has not been leased for grazing to the adjoining landholders. Any grazing leases must be documented either with the Shire or DELWP and the consultant should have been able to access them. People on a public road are not trespassers.

The trail does not go close to the quarry’s operating area, in fact is separated from it by a buffer of dense vegetation.

The proposal to use Beards Road suggested by the adjoining landholder who objects to the trail using Old Quarry Road would create a serious risk for pedestrians. Beards Road is used by the trucks servicing the quarry.

No doubt the shire has or could obtain the number of trips per day. There is no footpath and no easy place to get off the road for pedestrians, having a ditch on one side and a high rising bank on the other. One or a group of walkers would present a traffic problem.

The Great Southern Rail Trail has proven beneficial for the shire and is used by thousands of people every year. The Hoddle Mountain Trail would be a significant addition to this asset and it fulfils the stated aims of the council’s strategy.

Regarding The Waratah Way. This is not a viable proposal.

There is already a fantastic walk

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between Sandy Point and Waratah Bay known as the beach.

Perhaps the consultant and the shire officers are not taking heed of the science pointing to climate change and the prospect of sea level rise this century, almost certainly within the time frame of the proposed way.

There is just one row of dunes between the sea and the farm land. Any disturbance of vegetation keeping the dunes intact will seriously weaken this defence. No discussion of ways and means will alter this inconvenient truth.

Waratah Bay is visited by thousands of people every year and the Waratah Way would be an insignificant addition, if used at all, to their enjoyment.

Dr W. M. Ellis, Fish Creek.

Praise for statue unveiling WHAT a privilege it was to be at the unveiling ceremony of the bronze statue commemorating nine year old Lennie Gwyther’s ride on his pony Ginger Mick to see the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932.

Thank you to Bob Newton for initiating this project four years ago and to the Leongatha community for making it happen!

A piece of history I was unaware of and a story that will now be retold often. Congratulations and thanks to the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, the wonderful speakers, the primary school children who sang, and the many people involved in organising this inspiring and uplifting day it was outstanding.

Laurie Gregg, Poowong.

No more foreshore funding REGARDING the article “Funding request causes waves”, The Star, October 3, 2017.

I believe what Cr McEwen and Cr Hill have said is correct and that they are standing up for all shire ratepayers and residents (regarding South Gippsland Shire Council funding of Walkerville foreshore works).

Cr McEwen and Cr Hill were councillors in the previous council. A reasonable person re-

ceiving the amount of conflicting information that both councillors did over this 18 month period would arrive at very much the same conclusions.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said, in part (The Star, October 3), “because the funding was for a council asset, it should be provided...It is a small piece of foreshore, we need more car park and boating area down there.”

This is so true.

Why would Cr Brunt say, “because the funding was for a council asset it should be provided”. Has Cr Brunt been misinformed.?

This council asset she has referred to is not a new parking area but a reduction by the foreshore committee in the actual area available for parking.

The original plan was 15 car and trailer parks, then after a lot of protest, 31 car and trailer parks. This is only two thirds of pre-plan capability.

The Walkerville Foreshore Committee manages the caravan park, from which it receives significant income. The foreshore committee is only responsible for the caravan park and the foreshore at North and South Walkerville Cr Hill has pointed out the foreshore committee having started a project on a shire road, now find itself short of money for other works which are its responsibility.

Why indeed should the shire contribute more money for these road works that council and shire ratepayers had extremely little or no input to?

Richard Turner, Tatura.

Support natives WHY did South Gippsland Shire Council plant flowering prune trees at the start of Ogilvy Street?

What an opportunity missed!

Lots of school children walk past this garden. How great and educational for them if Victoria’s floral emblem (pink heath) bubine lilies were growing amongst indigenous grasses.

Showy daisy bush could have been used instead. Also on public land.

Go Aussie! Go! Daryl Hook, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX

During the Victorian Seniors Festival last week, The Star asked “What have you enjoyed doing most since retiring?”

“Whatever takes my fancy, “I enjoy working around the “I enjoy anything outdoors, such that’s the benefit of being re- paddock and taking care of the as bushwalking, gardening, photired. I can do whatever I like. cattle.” tography and reading.”

I enjoy spending time gardenPeter Norotny, Barbara Burton, ing.”

Toora North.

Korumburra.

Bobbie Norotny, Toora North.

“I love being able to volunteer within the community, waking up early to watch the sun rise, spending time with my family and travelling.”

Joan Turner, Leongatha.

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Fire season heats up

By Sarah Vella THE upcoming fire season is expected to be above average on the back of a predicted hot, dry summer.

The Bureau of Meteorology has said weather patterns coming into summer are similar to the patterns of 1983, the year of the devastating Ash Wednesday fires.

South Gippsland group of brigades’ group officer Walter Aich said while parts of the region are already looking dry, locally there is still moisture available.

“The rain we had in August and September has kept the grass growing and there is still a bit of moisture in the ground,” he said.

“Overall we are still suffering from a moisture deficit which will affect things as it starts to dry out, particularly in the forested areas.

“Once the warmer weather hits, we anticipate the hilltops and the coastal scrub areas will dry off reasonably quickly.”

Local CFA brigade crews are ramping up their training in order to prepare for what could be a busy season.

“We are training for a number of things so we can operate safely during the summer season,” Mr Aich said.

The South Gippsland group of brigades will hold a joint training exercise on Sunday, October 29 in Welshpool.

Mr Aich said it was important for the public to monitor conditions and start preparing properties now.

“The best thing to do is look at removing potential fuel sources from around houses and filling gaps in buildings where embers could get in,” he said.

While the Fire Danger Period is yet to be declared for South Gippsland, Mr Aich said once it does start, people need to be more aware of conditions.

Permits are required to light fires in the Fire Danger Period and no fires are to be burning on days of Total Fire Ban. “Last year, there were three or four turnouts where people had lit a fire a few days before a Total Fire Ban day, and we then had to go and put them out,” Mr Aich said.

“Even if people have a permit, they should be checking forecasts to see if conditions are suitable.”

Mr Aich said in the event of a bad fire season, volunteers may be required to be on duty for long periods of time and he urged employers to be as flexible as possible.

“The 2003 East Gippsland fires took 45 days to control and the Black Saturday fires in 2009 took 32 days,” he said. ► Read more about the fire season in The Star’s Fire Action Week feature from pages 32 Heat wave: South Gippsland group of brigades’ group officer and Dumbalk CFA member to 35.

Walter Aich said the region needs to be prepared for an above average fire season.

Flood worries over the top

By Sarah Vella THE West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority has objected to a proposal to rezone the Venus Bay Caravan Park and adjoining land.

The position of the catchment management authority was described as “excessively cautious” by South Gippsland Shire Council.

The objection to Planning Scheme Amendment 109 by the CMA was based on a one in 100 year flood event.

At its September meeting, council voted to appoint a planning panel to resolve the objection, the outcome of which could have ramifications for future

proposed developments along South Gippsland’s coast.

In its report, the council said the associated flood risk associated with the Venus Bay proposal was considered acceptable and manageable.

The council’s report said while the WGCMA’s flood data showed the subject site was well elevated and not subject to inundation, the primary emergency vehicle route will be likely to be flooded by depths up to 1.36 metres during a one in 100 year storm event.

“The WGCMA is in this case seen as being overly cautious,” the report said.

“The fact that access is affected by floodwaters greater than 0.3m depth sometime in the next 100 years is an excessively prescriptive basis on which to require the refusal of development.”

Scholarships open to leaders AMBITIOUS South Gippslanders are urged to apply for 2018 Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) scholarships.

The call has been made by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation, in partnership with the Victorian Regional Community Leadership Program (VRCLP).

Gardiner will fully fund two scholarships for dairy farmers and industry stakeholders.

Foundation CEO Mary Harney said, “Unparalleled training and skill development will be provided through the scholarship.”

Previous recipient, Ben Vagg, a dairy farmer at Leongatha South, said his GCLP scholarship allowed him to build his personal and professional network.

“I was encouraged to look at issues specific to the dairy industry and throughout Gippsland. In doing this, I came to understand the importance of local community engagement and learnt that interpersonal communication skills are crucial for leadership roles,” he said.

Applications for the 2018 Gippsland Community Leadership Program scholarships are now open until October 27 via http://www.gclp.asn.au/applications.

The report said the WGCMA’s position in objecting to the amendment on the basis of one in 100 year flood event which impacts the road, not the subject land, introduces a precedent which could be detrimental to the development of coastal areas within the municipality.

“It could also impact the social and economic development of coastal areas. Council’s current planning scheme framework plans for coastal townships and potentially for the development on existing vacant lots within Venus Bay,” it said.

A total of six submissions were received when the amendment was out on public exhibition, however all but the WGCMA’s were mediated out.

Cr Alyson Skinner said the proponent had met every condition and undertaken all the studies and reports for the amendment.

“The objection from the WGCMA was a very conservative one,” she said.

“I have got concerns what implications this may have, not only on this proposed development...but more what precedent it may set for future zoning changes and development opportunities in our whole coastal region in South Gippsland.”

Cr Jeremy Rich said the objection from the catchment management authority was “interesting”.

“This is the thin end of the wedge. They would like to apply this particular overlay to residential properties, not just rezoned properties,” he said.

Cr Rich said the planning panel process would be important and would help to define council policy moving forward.

“This (overlay) could apply to every township along the coastline besides one,” he said.

“This is an issue, we can’t ignore it. We need to have a look at it.”

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Inverloch protest RESIDENTS of Inverloch’s Fern Street and Evergreen Avenue are speaking out against a building extension on one of the buildings in Fern Street.

Evergreen Avenue’s Gordon Kruss said the proponent intended to build a workshop that greatly exceeds Bass Coast Shire Council’s planning scheme.

According to council, the project will have 30 percent site coverage.

The workshop will be set 1.1 metres back from the boundary adjacent to Mr Kruss’ home, but a four metre wall will obstruct views, exposure to the sun and would cause loss of amenity.

Historical sites: Peter and Margie McGaw from Leongatha enjoyed their walk exploring the history of Leongatha’s oldest buildings and historic landmarks on Wednesday morning.

Seniors value Leongatha’s history A LARGE group of seniors spent Wednesday morning appreciating Leongatha’s history as part of Seniors Week.

The group explored the architecture of the Leongatha Memorial Hall and then made their way to the post office and court house.

Later, they visited Bairs Otago Hotel and Mc-

Cartin’s Hotel, the two oldest restaurants in Leongatha.

“We need to acknowledge seniors more in town and look after them,” organiser Joan Turner said.

“I just love volunteering and helping the aged.”

“We do not want to look back in 10 years – or even five years – and find wall to wall building in Inverloch,” he said.

Mr Kruss asked council to protect the environment by rejecting the proposal.

The Inverloch Design Framework suggests a vision of wanting to maintain the natural character of Inverloch with generous vegetation setbacks and spacing between buildings.

This calls for low level developments in existing residential area and minimising visual impacts to reinforce the natural setting of the town.

Council will debate the issue at its meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Heritage Centre in Cowes.

Call for Shark beach tolls warning lifted

SMITHS Beachcomber Association president Phil Dressing proposed a beach toll for people using Smiths Beach, when he addressed Bass Coast Shire Council’s Community Connection session last Wednesday.

SHARK warnings have been removed The association proposed the money raised from from the beach at Kilcunda. the visitor toll could fund the implementation of the

The warnings were put in place after a whale carcass washed up on the beach, prompting Parks Victoria to be concerned about the higher risk of sharks feeding.

The whale carcass was removed from the beach last week.

Higher tidal waters experienced over the weekend of October 7-8 enabled the decomposing body to be taken out to sea.

A small remnant of the carcass was buried on site.

Parks Victoria area chief ranger South Gippsland and Bass Gerard Delaney said Parks Victoria would continue to monitor the area over the coming weeks for any signs of the whale remains.

Beachcomber YCW Activity Area Master Plan.

On September 17, the association counted 53 cars parked at Smiths Beach around midday, and estimated if $4 was charged per hour, $212 would go into the fund.

He also said ratepayers should be exempt from the toll, as their rates contribute to the upkeep of the beach and tourism infrastructure.

Mr Dressing said the toll could be at the entrance closest to the school camp, as the road feeds into two car parks.

Council’s general manager healthy communities David Elder said a new online system for boating fees could be used to collect beach tolls if the pilot program went ahead.

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Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

I AM currently researching the histories of our early pioneers and in so doing, I often come across wonderful tales of compassionate and supportive communities.

At the centre of these communities was the community hall, a place which is still active and important for many towns within our shire.

Last week I attended our beautiful historical building, the Rhyll Mechanics Hall, for the Bass Coast Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) annual general meeting.

The National Trust is the ultimate protector of our heritage buildings (as well as landscapes and significant tree register), and I must acknowledge its tireless work towards conserving and protecting our heritage for future generations to enjoy.

Whilst on the subject of heritage, next year we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of European subdivision and settlement on Phillip Island.

What better way to celebrate that milestone than to become a member of the National Trust.

Membership is a chance to support this valuable, independent and privately funded organisation, and also gain free entry into all Victorian National Trust properties.

It was wonderful to attend the Intra/Liminal Art Exhibition Opening at the Wonthaggi ArtSpace Gallery last week. Intra/Liminal is an ongoing project which gives young local artists, the opportunity to generate and exhibit their work

in a variety of settings, encouraging them to hone their skills, as well as helping to build their confidence.

The exhibition showcases the work of 13 talented artists, and runs through to November 12.

This is the fifth Intra/Liminal exhibition this year, with another planned for Wonthaggi next month.

It is so wonderful we have people driving these projects, committed to creating these opportunities for young artists and enriching the arts and culture scene in Bass Coast. Moreover, what a fantastic exhibition space ArtSpace has proved to be.

The sharing of this beautiful building, as an information centre, and gallery space supported by the Wonthaggi Business and Tourism Association is such a successful partnership, and I congratulate all concerned for making it so.

The Cowes to Stony Point car ferry business case has been generating much discussion and it was great to see that the recent community consultation sessions held in Cowes, were so well attended.

In preparing this business case, it’s paramount we hear from the whole community. I encourage everyone to have their say by jumping online and completing the survey at basscoast.vic.gov.au/carferry Just a reminder to everyone that our next Ordinary Council Meeting to be held at the Heritage Centre in Cowes on Wednesday, October 18 at 5pm.

Moving our ordinary council meetings around the shire has enabled more people to attend, and I hope to see some new faces in the gallery on Wednesday.

Disability scheme causes headaches A LEONGATHA woman has spoken of her concerns about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after stressful experiences with the scheme that is meant to help people with disabilities.

Nina Smith is legally blind and suffers severe anxiety due to an acquired brain injury.

Her seeing eye dog Walter provides companionship and enables her to live day to day life.

“So, I guess you can start to imagine how I felt the day I received my first contact from the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) in July this year asking me ‘Do you really need your seeing eye dog?’” she said.

That phone call prompted a severe anxiety attack that Ms Smith said resulted in her being hospitalised.

Ms Smith said a vascular abnormality on her brainstem has led to 10 brain haemorrhages, causing legal blindness, severe anxiety and cognitive issues.

Ms Smith said she told her NDIS worker she needed support getting to and from the bus stop on occasions because of her mental illness.

“She then proudly explained that I should consider getting a scooter. I can just imagine a visually impaired person riding a scooter down town. What mad-

ness this has become. Where is the individual approach to this system?” she said.

An NDIA spokesperson said the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) would not discuss information relating to individuals.

“The development of a plan for a participant involves the exploration of the participant’s goals and aspirations for their future and a detailed discussion designed to enable the NDIA to understand current and future support needs,” the spokesperson said.

“Our objective is to ensure each and every planning conversation is respectful of the unique circumstances and needs of participants and we apologise for any distress a conversation may have caused.”

The experience has prompted Ms Smith to establish a peer support group to help people living with a disability and their loved ones through the NDIS and beyond.

She said the group would help people with disabilities gain control of their lives.

The group will meet every Wednesday from 10am to noon, starting tomorrow (October 18), at Leongatha Community House.

Gold coin donation requested for refreshments.

RSVP to community house coordinator Eunice Donovan by phoning 5662 3962.

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Helping others: Nina Smith of Leongatha is inviting people to join a peer support group in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The group will meet every Wednesday, starting October 18, at Leongatha Community House.

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Flower show celebrates 30 years THE Australian Native Plant Sale and Flower Show was held in Leongatha on the weekend with a huge array of native plants and flowers on display and for sale.

This year also included a special display of a birthday party, made nearly entirely of native Lovely bunch: Jade Moyle from Thorpdale and Susie Francis from Mirboo enjoyed perusplants, to celebrate the show’s 30th year. ing the Australian Native Plant Sale and Flower Show held in Leongatha on Saturday.

Run by the Australian Plants Society (APS) South Gippsland Group, the show started off in Koonwarra where it was held for 19 years, before moving into Leongatha.

The show featured more than 100 native plants on show, all grown in South Gippsland gardens, plant sales and book sales.

There was also a display of photos and newspaper cuttings and other memorabilia from the past 30 years of the show.

APS member Coral Hughes said the show usually attracted many people and this year was no exception.

“It was a good show. We had a steady stream of people through the doors on both days and the plant sale was very successful,” she said.

Floral delight: members of the Australian Plants Society South Gippsland Group, Kate Walsh and Kerry Pritchard, were having a fabulous time at the Australian Native Plant Sale and Flower Show held in Leongatha over the weekend.

Great display: Adele and Lily Egan from Dalyston thought this bunch of beautiful native Below, Well read: Jenni Drangsholt and flowers was pretty impressive at the Australian Native Plant Sale and Flower Show held in Marion Haupt from the Bunurong Environ- Leongatha on Saturday. ment Centre at Inverloch were at the Australian Native Plant Sale and Flower Show held in Leongatha on Saturday, selling books.

Cake and all: Ian Cornthwaite from Allambee (pictured) together with Tilia Lohmus and Gay Cornthwaite put together a fabulous display to celebrate the 30th Australian Native Plant Sale and Flower Show held in Leongatha over the weekend.

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Spring transforms South Gippsland gardens

By Karen Haw, Town Centre Nursery, Mirboo North SPRING is a magic time in the garden as different plants take centre stage.

As the cherry blossoms fade and the trees leaf out, we see the malus (apples and crab apples), the cercis (judas tree and forest pansy) and the quince trees burst into bud.

Malus or Crab apples must surely be among the most useful of all the ornamental trees, as they are one of the most hardy and easily grown trees available. They are a source of bright spring blossom and many feature edible fruits.

Malus ionensis plena, also known as the Betchel crab apple, is one of the most popular of all crab apples and has been used as a feature in Ridgway, Mirboo North.

It is a small tree growing to around six metres high by five me-

Spring colour: Jessica Gunia from Mirboo North with a tree peony known as Age of Darkness.

tres wide, and has stunning pink bud then double white flowers that smother the tree.

Malus Pioneer rose offers a contrast as its spring foliage is bronze and the flowers are deep cerise pink. The fruit is the size of a passionfruit and dark burgundy with pink flesh.

If space is tight, there are smaller growing crab apples like Tom Mathews and Gorgeous. Tom Mathews is a new selection of crab apple with vibrant vivid scarlet-red flowers in spring to complement the bronze-red foliage.

Cercis is a genus of about six species of small, deciduous trees with broad rounded, heart shaped leaves and beautiful purple pea flowers that cover the tree.

Cercis avondale is a smaller grower, around three by two metres. It also has attractive rose purple flowers born along the bare branches.

Judas tree is a well known and original variety and still very popular. It grows six by four metres and has attractive purplish rose flowers before the foliage and has good autumn colour.

Quinces are easy to grow and can be grown not only for their wonderful fruit, but also have ornamental value with their large white flowers followed by large waxy yellow fragrant fruits.

Quince trees are showy trees when in blossom, with the added bonus it is not affected by frost damage. The tree is hardy, small, and can thrive and produce well almost anywhere.

The attraction of some plants is their delicate and subtle but beau-

tiful flowers, whereas others are known for their wow factor.

Peonies with their large blowsy, rose-like, fragrant flowers give a definite wow factor.

Peonies are available in two forms: herbaceous and tree peonies. Herbaceous peonies grow to around half a metre tall and are smaller than tree peonies, which can grow up to one to two metres.

Over winter they die down and send up new shoots each spring and flower from late spring to summer.

Herbaceous peonies like slightly alkaline soil that is well drained with plenty of added organic matter. Dolomite should be added at planting, the tuber crowns should be planted just below soil surface (two to three centimetres) and take care not to damage the roots or new growth.

Herbaceous peonies can be reproduced by division but as a rule leave undisturbed for at least five years before lifting and dividing clumps.

When breaking up clumps, each new division should have at least two or three growth buds.

Tree peonies have alluring flowers and their dark green summer foliage provides a great backdrop to other blooming perennials and turns a vivid red in autumn.

Peonies do all their growing and food storage during the coldest months of the year. By the time the harsh summer arrives, the plant can survive on stored energy. This means the NPK fertiliser, lime and iron which peonies love should be applied during the coldest months of the year.

Large flowering clematis come

in a huge range of colours and can be used in many situations. Many of the newer hybrids (such as Pilu, Crystal Fountain, Josephine and Diamentina) are compact and will grow well in pots.

Clematis do not like a very hot westerly aspect and love a cool root zone, so mulching or a stone

is important.

They like to be kept moist (not wet) and love to be kept well fed.

Clematis have the same needs as roses; they appreciate a slight trim and a feed after each flush of flowers and give a good prune in winter. Rose food is ideal to use on clematis.

Grand sight: the Betchel crab apple is a feature of Mirboo North’s Ridgway.

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Children ride safe in Bike Ed Challenge STUDENTS from Cowes Primary School will be among the safest cyclists in Gippsland after winning the Bike Ed Challenge Regional Final last Wednesday.

Riding high: students from Cowes, Heyfield and Bass Valley primary schools, along with major sponsors Pas Monacella from VicRoads, Kellie O’Callaghan from Latrobe City Council, Morgan Barnes from Wheel Heat at Wonthaggi and Andrew Milbourne from RoadSafe Gippsland, during the regional final of Bike Ed Challenge last Wednesday.

Heyfield and Bass Valley primary schools followed in second and third place.

Eleven schools from across Gippsland took part in the competition at the Morwell Traffic School after making it through the municipal bike education rounds earlier in the year.

Students completed a range of skill activities in a setting that replicates a real road environment. They were required to ride in specific patterns, through obstacle courses and in road simulation tasks to demonstrate how to obey road signs and correctly negotiate traffic lights.

VicRoads community road safety advisor Alana Riess said it was encouraging

to see so many students demonstrating highly developed bike skills.

“This challenge is all about road safety education,” she said.

“Bike Ed provides students all over Gippsland with a fun and safe environment to learn the road rules, develop their riding skills and practice in a road environment.

“This practical experience and the shaping of positive attitudes towards road safety gives these students the foundation they need to become safe and responsible road users in the future.”

Cowes Primary School took home the John Hehir Memorial Shield. John Hehir was instrumental in the re-development of the traffic school and coordinated the regional bike ed challenges for many years.

The event was supported by VicRoads, Wonthaggi Wheel Heat, Gippsland RoadSafe, Victoria Police, Latrobe City and the Morwell Lions Club, who served lunch.

Heading for a new career AFTER successfully completing a Certificate II in Salon Assistant Hairdressing course in Wonthaggi, Aerianna Jenkins and Kahlia Truman are excited to be continuing in their chosen career.

The girls completed their course this year at the Bass Coast Adult Education Centre.

Aerianna completed her required work placement hours for the course in her home town of Inverloch, whilst Kahlia, also of Inverloch, completed some hours locally and in a salon on the Mornington Peninsula.

Both girls are trained and ready to work in a hairdressing salon as assistant, or to follow on to a Certificate III in Hairdressing, with exciting times ahead for them both.

This course provides a great opportunity to obtain a Certificate II in Salon Assistant Hairdressing, which can lead the trainee into a hairdressing apprenticeship: Certificate III in a Hairdressing Salon, or beyond in the fashion/ acting industry.

The course has been delivered by experienced local hairdresser, Kate McNish.

Kate had high praise for the two girls, describing Aerianna as a colourful and creative student who shows artistic potential and a great eye for colouring.

She described Kahlia as active and community minded, as she trains with Inverloch Netball Club and is eager for her hairdressing career to grow.

Kate has a wealth of experience from training apprentices in the TAFE system and running her own business. She has also recently completed her Diploma in Beauty Therapy, which adds to her skills and knowledge in dealing with promising hairdressers, or beauty therapists.

“Hair and beauty is a very exciting career to be in,” she said, Kate and the centre have great and valued relationships with salons in Inverloch, San Remo and Wonthaggi, which contribute to the course with work placement hours for the trainees.

Also, special thank you to BH beauty-skin

Head start: Inverloch women and former Wonthaggi Secondary College students, Aerianna Jenkins and Kahlia Truman, successfully completed a hairdressing course at the Bass Coast Adult Education Centre in Wonthaggi recently with local hairdresser, Kate McNish.

–body Beauty Salon that donated make-up for students to use during their studies.

The course is open to anyone and also available to local secondary students through

VET-in-Schools or VCAL programs.

Secondary students should see their career teacher for assistance or phone the centre promptly for 2018 exciting intake.

No reason for building alarm, say councils

By Brad Lester NO buildings in South Gippsland are believed to be at risk of fire due to wall cladding, councils assured the community.

The State Government has an expert taskforce to investigate the extent of non-compliant cladding on Victorian buildings.

The taskforce follows the devastating apartment block fire in the English capital, London, that claimed at least 80 lives. Combustible cladding is

believed to have contributed to the fire.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager regulatory services Matthew Patterson said council was not aware of any recently constructed buildings in the South Gippsland that do not meet the non-combustibility requirements of the National Construction Code.

“The non-combustibility requirements for external wall cladding apply to multi-storey apartment buildings and commercial buildings more than three storeys. Providing non-combustible wall cladding is an option to comply with the bushfire standards in

bushfire prone areas,” he said.

David Elder, Bass Coast Shire Council’s general manager healthy communities and governance, said council has no reason to believe there are any buildings in Bass Coast Shire that would be affected.

“However we will support any investigations and outcomes the taskforce recommends,” he said.

If owners of recently constructed buildings believe they have non-compliant combustible wall cladding, they can contact South Gippsland council’s building department on 5662 9200 or council@ southgigipspland.vic.gov.au.

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What a win: Poowong Community Consultative Committee member Jackie Wilmann Fingers crossed: Poowong dairy farmer Matt was instrumental in the town’s application to Wilson is looking forward to the announce- the 2017 Dairy Australia’s Legendairy capi- Happy children: students of the Poowong Consolidated School were excited to learn they ment of Dairy Australia’s 2017 national Leg- tal program, which saw Poowong take out would feature in a short film, after Poowong was named Dairy Australia’s 2017 Gippsland Legendairy capital recently. endairy capital, later in the month. the title for Gippsland.

Poowong’s spirit captured on film

By Sarah Vella POOWONG was chosen as Dairy Australia’s 2017 Gippsland Legendairy capital and a short film recognising the town’s achievement was recently released.

Poowong Community Consultative Committee member Jackie Wilmann nominated the town in the Legendairy capital program.

She said the video was a positive way to show Poowong’s history and to have the community recognised.

“It has been amazing to watch the ripple effect of all of this, especially on social media. Our video has

been seen by more than 45,000 people,” Jackie said.

As Gippsland’s winner, the town received $2500 which will be put towards the Poowong Landcare Group’s healthy pastures program.

Jackie said the group had applied for the program the year before but was unsuccessful.

“This year we focussed on the Landcare group, because it was looking for funds for weed awareness,” she said.

“Poowong is a pretty humble town, but we are obviously a dairy town so we thought why not give it another go.”

The application required information about how the dairy industry has impacted on the town and how the local community worked together in a positive way.

Week shines spotlight on children

was another way to boost morale.”

Jackie said the Poowong Community Consultative Committee and the Landcare group had applied for a further grant through South Gippsland Shire Council, which will match the $2500 if successful.

“The Landcare group is focussed on the weeds issue, how it affects farmers and how new people to town may not be aware of those impacts,” Jackie said.

“With that amount of money, we can run more awareness programs, particularly focussing on educating children about the issue.

“We also want to write a children’s book.”

The film about Poowong can be seen on The Star’s Facebook page or at www.legendairy.com.au.

The winner of the national Legendairy capital will be announced later in the month.

Meet author Alison Lester this Sunday

Australia with a perma- World Shares”.

ALISON Lester Gallery in Fish Creek Children’s Week celebrates nent theme: “A Caring the right of children to enjoy turns three this Sunday.

Loads of fun: Mea and Sharon Huther at Bass Coast Flipp’n Out in Wonthaggi offer the works to keep children entertained for hours. With playgrounds, ball play areas, creative spaces and a cafe filled with healthy food, the fun is endless.

Bass Coast Flipp’n Out is open seven days a week and can accommodate birthday parties.

childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.

Wonthaggi Union Community Art Centre will be hosting the Bass Coast Children’s Expo on October 28 from 10am to 1pm. Activities include live entertainment, face painting, games, roaming mascots, fruit and water.

Early Year’s Services and organisations will have stalls providing information to families, and there will be the premiere of a short film showcasing local schools and the activities children are undertaking around respectful relationships.

Children’s Week is held by the Children’s Week Council of Australia.

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CHILDREN’S Week is an annual event celebrated in

Jackie said a lot of the town’s foundations were developed by farmers over the years and continue to be run by farmers to this day.

“A lot of the groups around town have at least one dairy farmer on the executive committee,” she said.

Poowong demonstrates a lot of community spirit, with many events and programs held throughout the year.

“We are such a small town, but we have so much going on,” Jackie said.

Being announced as the Gippsland capital was a shock for Jackie and the town.

“We were pretty ecstatic. It was nice recognition to get. Poowong is a dairy town, but we were also recognised for being so community minded,” she said.

“It has been a tough time for the farmers, so this

It’s been three busy years since Fish Creek opened its doors to the gallery and bookshop of the much loved children’s author and illustrator, Alison Lester.

Since then, thousands of visitors, from all over Australia and around the world, have enjoyed the wonderland of award winning books, beautiful limited edition prints, original sketches and cards on offer at the gallery.

Alison is often there to meet people and sign books.

“It’s always exciting to see Alison’s young, and some not so young fans, get to meet the Alison in person,” shop manager John Cooper said.

The celebrations this Sunday, October 22, kick off at noon with face painting for children. There will also be a sausage sizzle and a cake stall run

by Fish Creek Primary School, and lots of in store specials.

Alison will be there between noon and 3pm to meet people and sign books.

Come along: Alison Lester Gallery manager John Cooper invites the community to the gallery’s third birthday celebration this Sunday, October 22.

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Clean tanks mean safe water WITH the dry season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to get water tanks cleaned out before summer.

The Watertank Cleaning Company specialises in cleaning water tanks with minimal disruption to supply, owner Adam Riddle explained.

“Now is the best time for people to get their tanks cleaned out before the water level gets down,” he said.

Tank looks fantastic: Adam Riddle cleans tanks all over Gippsland using a contamination free vacuum system. Customers can rest assured knowing their drinking water is clean after a visit from the Watertank Cleaning Company.

“As the weather warms up, the water level gets down and only then do people realise how dirty their tanks are.”

Established in 1996, the Traralgon based Watertank Cleaning Company has been devoted to providing optimal support for its customers from Phillip Island and Mallacoota to Lakes Entrance.

“We vacuum out the sediment and sludge and remove all bacteria from the tank. We are very careful so as not to stir the water and our customers only lose an average of a foot of water during the clean,” Mr Riddle said.

Most water tanks only require a vacuum to rectify any bacterial and dirt problems, however if any debris is found within the tank, the Watertank Cleaning Company can sterilise the water with consumer friendly chemical solutions.

“We are also more than happy to help customers with minor tank repairs and installing lids and liners on tanks,” Mr Riddle said.

“We can repair wall and base cracks in concrete water tanks and organise steel galvanised iron lids to be fitted to open concrete tanks.”

The company also endeavours to create as little disruption as possible.

“Our customers can drink their water as we are driving off the property,” Mr Riddle said.

He advised residents to get their tanks cleaned before summer.

“People service their cars regularly so they should try to service their tanks regularly too, especially considering they are putting water from the tank into their body,” Mr Riddle said.

“The way we see it, the prevention is always better than the cure.”

The company is now offering water testing to ensure South Gippslanders remain healthy.

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Don’t replace it, coat it LEAKING water tanks are time consuming and costly, but can be easily rectified by the team at Bass Coast Waterproofing without having to replace the tank.

The Bass Coast Waterproofing protective coating products are a range of sprayed-on polyurethane/polyurea elastomers that provide a flexible bond to metals, wood, concrete and fibreglass.

The coating can be applied in thickness from one millimetre to over 50mm, and can stretch to accommodate expansion and contraction of the substrate without adhesion loss.

It is dry to the touch within 10 seconds, providing full and unrestricted use in less than 24 hours.

Wooreen farmer John O’Loughlin has had a concrete tank treated by Dick Pendlebury from Bass Coast Waterproofing and couldn’t be happier with the result.

His home made, open topped concrete water tank from the 1950s was “leaking like a sieve” and needed to either be fixed, or replaced.

“I saw an advertisement from Bass Coast Waterproofing in the paper and gave Dick a call,” Mr O’Loughlin said.

“He gave me a quote, which was basically the price of two poly tanks of equivalent size.

But to weigh it up from there, new tanks require the ground to be levelled, new plumbing and so on.

“It would have worked out dearer to replace it. I didn’t have to change any of the existing plumbing and it solved all of the leakage issues.”

Mr O’Loughlin said one of the reasons he was so keen to repair his old tank was because of ease of cleaning.

“Because it is an open topped tank, I can just

Good as new: Wooreen farmer John O’Loughlin said he is glad his old tank, originally built in the 1950s, was able to be restored with the help of Bass Coast Waterproofing. jump in and clean it, as opposed to poly tanks that just have a small man hole,” he said.

“That was a big thing for me. Once a year I

can get in there and clean it out.”

Mr O’Loughlin said the job was done and due to rain, part of the process had to be repeated,

which was done at no extra charge.

He said if the need arose, he would definitely use Bass Coast Waterproofing again.

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Water Week posters impress SOUTH Gippsland Water is celebrating National Water Week, October 15 to 21.

The theme of this year’s event is ‘Water, the Heart of our Culture’, encouraging us to value water and how it is integral to the fabric of people, communities and the environment.

Students across the region have taken on the challenge to create some wonderful and thoughtprovoking artwork for South Gippsland Water’s annual poster competition.

This event has proven to be a great activity for the classroom; an opportunity to bring art, the environment, health and sustainability together by focussing on the importance that water plays in vibrant, healthy communities.

This year, with eight schools participating, the standard was high and South Gippsland Water staff had a hard time judging the hundreds of posters received.

Schools from Welshpool to Wonthaggi submitted poster entries and the best poster from each age category was submitted to the state finals.

South Gippsland Water’s state finalists were: Alex Beach, Prep, St Joseph’s Korumburra; Poppy Morrison, Grade 1/2, St Joseph’s Wonthaggi; Challenging job: judges assess the many entries in South Gippsland Water’s poster compeKiara Ryan, Grade 3/4, St Joseph’s Wonthaggi;

and Bessie Davis, Grade 5/6, Foster Primary School.

Further to the state finalists, South Gippsland Water selects 12 posters to feature on its 2018 calendar. This year’s calendar features artwork from all the participating schools with artists from grade Prep through to Grade 6.

A big ‘thank you’ to all the staff and students for their hard work and creativity in participating this year: St Joseph’s School Wonthaggi and Korumburra, Tarwin Lower Primary School, Foster Primary School, Inverloch Primary School, Toora Primary School, Welshpool and District Primary School, and Wonthaggi North Primary School.

tition for National Water Week.

This Water Week Find some great ways to be water wise in the garden. Visit the South Gippsland Water website for Smart WaterMark advice about: • your garden • How to install a rainwater tank and use greywater safely • • Smart WaterMark approved garden products.

Relevant message: Alex Beach, Prep, St Joseph’s Korumburra, represented South Gippsland Water in the state final of a poster competition for National Water Week.

Quality entry: Bessie Davis, Grade 5/6, Foster Primary School, created this entry to be a state finalist on behalf of South Gippsland Water.

Raising awareness: Kiara Ryan, Grade 3/4, St Joseph’s Wonthaggi, created this colourful entry for South Gippsland Water’s poster competition and was a state finalist.

Natural focus: Poppy Morrison, Grade 1/2, St Joseph’s Wonthaggi, was named a state finalist with this entry in South Gippsland Water’s poster competition as part of National Water Week.

www.sgwater.com.au/smartwatermark 1300 851 636 South Gippsland Water @SthGippsWater

Make water your drink of choice PEOPLE are being urged to drink water instead of sugary drinks.

VicHealth’s new Water in Sport Initiative will fund up to nine local councils to promote healthy drink options and reduce the availability and promotion of sugary drinks like soft drinks and sports drinks in kiosks at leisure centres and sports venues.

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said the new program would focus on children and would be delivered in areas with high rates of sugary drink consumption, obesity and poor dental health.

“Sugary drinks, including sports and energy drinks, are the largest source of added sugars in the Australian diet. A standard 600ml sports drink has a whopping 11 teaspoons of sugar,” she said.

“Unfortunately we constantly find a smorgasbord of these drinks at venues where children and families regularly play and watch sport. This sends an unhealthy message to our children that sport and sugary drinks go hand in hand.

“We know that not all Victorians have the same opportunities to achieve good health – some com-

munities are doing it tougher than others.

“That’s why we’ll be prioritising working with councils where data shows there are high levels of sugary drink consumption and poor health.”

The new Water in Sport funding will be provided to councils to limit or remove sugary drinks and increase the availability, accessibility and promotion of water and healthy drinks.

Ms Rechter said councils wanting to improve access to water and healthy drinks in local sport and recreation facilities in priority areas were encouraged to apply for the grants.

By 2023 VicHealth aims to support 200,000 more Victorians eating a healthier diet and in particular, to see people choosing water and healthy food options over soft drink and takeaway foods.

Applications for the Water in Sport Initiative grants are now open and close on Friday, October 27.

For more information and to apply for Water in Sport grant visit http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ waterinsport

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THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAR

Glenlea Meadows - country living Dumbalk

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Superb homestead on seven parklike acres O

N arriving at the gateway to Five Oaks, a sweeping driveway lined with five oaks, ornamental pears and silver birches hints that something special lies ahead.

And it does! Set amongst stunning landscaped gardens and on approximately seven acres, this beautiful home has it all; privacy, beautiful rural views, a quality four bedroom plus study home equipped with tasteful décor and fittings.

It is a luxurious home with potential for home business oopportunities (NBN available,) bed and breakfast (subject to council approval) or simply the best for easy lifestyle living.

Features include spacious airy living rooms, Insight Real Estate large windows throughLeongatha out which capture garden views, polished floorNEW G IN 5662 2220 boards, wide wrap around LIST verandas and the largest of covered outdoor living areas.

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plete with leadlight windows leads through to a formal lounge (unique two-way open fireplace) and on to an open plan family room.

Dining and sitting areas are spacious, while the focal point of the country style kitchen is an amazing ‘homestead-cooker’, a stove with electric hotplates and both electric and wood ovens.

This stove, the biggest of breakfast bars and huge walk-in pantry will please cooks in the family.

A large third living room is ideal as a rumpus room/second lounge.

Three of the bedrooms have walk-in robes, the main with ensuite and spa bath.

Outside improvements include an oversized double bay garage with separate rear workshop, dam, tractor, wood, garden and chook sheds.

With excellent fencing originally set up for alpacas and sheep, this property is also suitable for horses.

Gardens are a delight, surprises to be found around every corner. Pockets of established trees provide shelter to the paddocks.

This is a truly exceptional property, inspection by appointment only.

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LENLEA Meadows is the most ideal country family home, located within a short distance to Leongatha primary and secondary schools.

You are located so close to everything yet sitting pretty within the idyllic farmland of Dumbalk.

This spacious three bedroom, two bathroom country home is warm, inviting and the perfect environment for your family. The master bedroom has not only a walk in robe but also a build in robe and a full ensuite.

From the master bedroom is a lounge room with split system reverse cycle and from here leads into the dining room and kitchen.

The kitchen is Tasmanian Oak and comes complete with ample cupboards and good bench space, dishwasher, gas cook top, electric wall oven and breakfast bar.

The second living area has its own split system reverse cycle and a fantastic outlook onto the garden and farmland beyond.

At the far end of the house are a further two good sized bedrooms with built in robes, bathroom, separate toilet plus a nice sized laundry with plenty of storage and space for linen.

Situated between the two internal livings areas and via glass sliding doors is an enclosed external spacious deck which is the ideal space for lounging, barbecuing, entertaining and taking in the spectacular views of the immediate garden and the cows roaming in the surrounding farmland, so relaxing and enjoyable.

With bistro blinds already in place, this great space can be used all year round.

Set on just under two acres of land, the property is sectioned off into three smaller paddocks in addition to the house paddock.

The property is set up for calf rearing, a

pony or a couple of alpacas or sheep.

As an added bonus this property also has a hot house/potting shed, garage plus double carport.

Some of the other excellent features of this property include solar power (feeds into the grid to help reduce power bills), solar hot water service and external motorised shutters on the windows which act as great insulation.

NBN wireless internet is also available.

It is an ideal place to bring up the children or enjoy a more relaxed way of life.

If you would like to inspect this property come along to the home open sessions on Saturday, October 21 from 12pm to 1pm or Saturday, October 28 from 11am to 12pm.

If you would like to inspect at a different time or have any questions, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083 or Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

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OT often do you have the pleasure of selling a property in such immaculate condition inside and out, not a thing to spend.

The home consists of three/four bedrooms and study with the master boasting a very generous sized ensuite and two walk in robes.

There are two living areas with one being a more formal lounge and the other connects to the kitchen, meals area to make a large open living area that opens onto the outdoor entertainment area.

The bathroom and laundry are all of good size

with oodles of room.

The double garage has auto roller doors and has much sort after easy access into the home.

Externally you would be forgiven for thinking you are in manicured parkland such is the eye for detail and standard of paving, lawns and gardens.

Scattered in these grounds are five large sheds ranging in size from 10 by five metres, six by three metres, nine by nine metres, 10.5 by nine and a half metres, plus a double carport, a chook run and a bird avery.

This property positioned only a short easy walk to the CBD ticks a lot of boxes.

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UILT around 1980, the units at 106108 McCartin Street offer plenty of open space, with a common driveway that meanders through the nine units on the site.

Unit five offers a generous open living/dining/ kitchen area, with the two bedrooms and bathroom accessed from a hallway.

The U shaped kitchen has plenty of bench space and an electric stove.

Reverse cycle air conditioning takes care of your heating and cooling needs.

There is a separate laundry off the kitchen and a single garage plus an outdoor living area.

This unit is conveniently located 400 metres from the shopping precinct in Leongatha.

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has operated as a wholesale and retail nursery.

Infrastructure is still in place and includes, shop front, potting and storage sheds and all weather car park.

The extensive established garden and orchard has been used for garden walks, bus tours, weddings and parties.

Water supply for the garden and stock come via four dams including a spring fed dam.

Along with permanent creek frontage and wet land area, there is also a commercial irrigation licence with ample supply for a nursery.

Quality soil types divide into seven paddocks with good fencing and central laneway to stockyards, cattle crush and loading race.

There is a concreted workshop/garage along with hay and machinery shedding and various assorted smaller sheds including enclosed chook pen, disused dairy and wood sheds.

The comfortable Hardi plank and weatherboard home has three bedrooms with a semi detached fourth bedroom to the rear of the home.

An updated kitchen with four burner gas cook top and oven has retained its charm with the working solid fuel combustion stove.

The renovated bathroom is suitable for persons with limited mobility.

The lounge and dining area has a solid fuel heater alongg with air conditioning and thee hot water is solar with a gass booster in place.

A laundry and second toi-let is located at the rear of thee home with a new storage areaa for all your needs.

Relax on the timber deckk that looks out on the park likee garden featuring many raree and unusual mature trees andd

shrubs.

With sealed road frontage, school bus at front gate and just a 15 minute drive to local towns this peaceful, private and much loved property is worthy of your inspection.

Please call Peter Bellingham or Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate for more information.

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There is a 26 side herringbone dairy with a yard that can be split in to three sections, plus an AI facility and a cow yard with the capacity to hold up the 500 cows.

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litre Packo milk vat storage, excellent calf rearing facilities and six grain silo’s with crushing facilities.

There are six sheds in total, 50 main paddocks, improved pastures with a well documented fertiliser history, excellent large central laneways supported by two electric fencing units, four licensed stock and domestic

dams with water to all paddocks.

The property is gently undulating with a great composition of red soil in a highly renowned dairy area.

Here is a great opportunity to secure a premier property that has been in the same family since 1923.

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Fish Creek CFA celebrates FORTY-FIVE years ago, a group of nine women created the Fish Creek and District Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary.

Recently, past and present members, along

with Fish Creek CFA Brigade members, had a night of fun and laughter to commemorate the anniversary.

Fifty-five people attended the evening held at the Fish Creek Bowls Club, of which 18 were

Well done: from left, Mick Dorling receiving his Outstanding Contribution to the CFA award from the CFA’s Bill Alard at the Fish Creek CFA’s Ladies Auxiliary’s 45th birthday celebrations.

current and past members of the auxiliary, including five of the original members.

Bill Alard from the CFA was on hand to present Mary Pulham and Glenys Pilkington with badges acknowledging their 45 years of service to the CFA. Kath Gilbert and Trish Vernon were presented with five year and two year badges respectively.

The anniversary was also acknowledged with the selling of a book about the history and achievements of the auxiliary, and the presentation of bouquets to the original members.

The brigade also acknowledged milestones achieved by Mike Devine, five years; Mike O’Meara, 30 years; Geoff Grumley, 35 years; and Mick Dorling, 55 years.

Mick was also presented with an Outstanding Contribution to the CFA Award in recognition of the many hours of work and support he has given the CFA over his 55 years of service.

Reason to celebrate: from left, original committee members of the Fish Creek CFA’s Ladies Auxiliary cut a cake to commemorate the auxiliary’s 45th birthday, Denise Poletti, Mary Pulham, Jenny Rothey, Glenys Pilkington and Joy Pulham.

y mayor’s message t u p e D Cr Maxine Kiel

FOLLOWING much discussion over the last month, I am pleased the Mirboo North community has launched the Preserve Our Forests campaign.

Three working groups will focus on campaign strategy, environment and local economy to tackle VicForests’ proposal to log 50 hectares of timber near Mirboo North.

As native vegetation in the Strzelecki Ranges has been depleted to 19 percent of its original extent, I am glad the Mirboo North community is taking a stand against future logging.

Not only are our forests an asset that we wish to preserve for generations to come but are the home of numerous animals, particularly those seeking refuge following the 2009 fires, and provides amenity to public walking trails including Lyrebird Walk.

VicForests has extended the timeframe to make submissions so I suggest anyone who wishes to have their voice heard to send their submissions through to vfs.admin@ vicforests.com.au Since school has returned this week, the

Walk to School program has begun with primary school children across South Gippsland walking, riding or scooting to school.

This year has the highest level of participation for the South Gippsland program with 15 primary schools across the region taking part.

To mark the opening of the program, council staff have awarded prizes to Cooper Simcock of Korumburra Primary School and Tahnee Halligan of South Gippsland Specialist School as the winners of the Footpath Sticker Design Competition.

Stickers with colourful designs drawn

by Cooper and Tahnee are found on safe routes to school in Korumburra and Leongatha respectively.

Our rural students will be participating in the Trail Blazers competition where they will utilise the great rail and walking trails close to their schools. Prizes will be awarded to students who walk the furthest in each year level.

I hope all our primary school students enjoy walking to school and making good habits as the warmer weather begins.

Hard at it: from left, Brent Stones of SR Excavations of Newhaven, and San Remo’s L&S Concrete’s Leigh Tucker (middle) and Billy Smith construct the next stage of the Surf Parade pathway at Inverloch last Tuesday, October 10.

Inverloch path takes shape CONSTRUCTION of a pathway along Inverloch’s Surf Parade is on schedule for completion before Christmas.

Bass Coast Shire Council is overseeing the $408,000 project to build a shared pathway between Ayr Creek and Veronica Street.

Council has also committed to construct-

ing future stages of the path from Veronica Street to Goroke Street, as detailed in the Surf Parade Inverloch Shared Path Master Plan, and will consider funding for this stage in future budgets.

Works entail removing vegetation, building a 2.5m wide concrete pathway between Abbott Street and Ayr Creek bridge, and construction of a foreshore carpark before Veronica Street.

Top blokes: from left, recipients of the Men’s Award at the Fish Creek CFA’s Ladies Auxiliary’s 45th birthday celebrations were, Mike Devine, Mike O’Meara, Mick Dorling and Geoff Grumley, and CFA’s Bill Alard.

Wind farm gives $25,000 THE new owners of the Bald Hills Wind Farm, Infrastructure Capital Group Limited, have proudly supported the continuation of the established Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund.

The fund awarded more than $25,000 to 13 community projects this year, including the 2017 District Project Grant that will fund new gutters for the Tarwin Lower Mechanics Hall.

Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd director James Arthur said since the inception of the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund in 2015, more than $71,000 in grants had been awarded to local communities.

“Bald Hills Wind Farm is committed to working with and supporting our local communities. This is absolutely something Infrastructure Capital wants to continue to do as the new owners of the farm,” he said.

Jan Martin, deputy chair of the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund judging committee, said the Tarwin Lower Mechanics Hall, which received the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund 2017 District Project Grant, was used on weekly basis for classes, meetings and services and hosted other major events throughout the

year, including the market, concerts, Tour De Tarwin, town meetings and elections.

“The hall was a recipient of a small grant in 2016 and has used the funds for painting and refreshing the outer of the building. The hall has been a true community asset since 1890 and the committee is pleased the fund has been used to complete different stages of the hall’s redevelopment,” Ms Martin said.

Successful recipients of the Bald Hills Community Fund’s small grants (up to $2000 per project) are: Venus Bay and District Community Emergency Response Team Inc: automated external defibrillator and security cabinet to be installed in Jupiter Boulevard, Venus Bay; the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club: audio visual equipment to enhance training for volunteers; Tarwin netball club: energy-saving blinds to improve the warmth of the Tarwin Sharks clubroom; Walkerville Ratepayers Residents Association Inc: contribution to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and veterinary costs for the Tarwin Wildlife Shelter; Tarwin Lower Primary School: digital cameras, coding equipment and a digital microscope; Tarwin Lower and District Community Health Centre: replacement of ageing blinds;

Tarwin Landcare: tree guards, stakes, plants and tools for the Tarwin Lower to Venus Bay track; Friends of Venus Bay: Wombat Mange Management Program; Grants Only Group: stationery supplies; Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club: new rescue board; and Venus Bay Community Centre: funding for the Pedal Power project to create human-powered energy and enable people to charge electronic devices using a recycled bicycle.

The Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund provides funding for projects of social, economic or environmental benefit to the Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay, and Walkerville districts.

Bald Hills Wind Farm invests $25,000 per year for each year that the wind farm is in operation to the community fund.

The Bald Hills Wind Farm judging committee said it encouraged any organisation that was not successful in its funding request to reapply in the 2018 grants period.

Members of Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund Judging Committee are South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Jeremy Rich (chair), Jan Martin (deputy chair), Mark Smith, Dot Kennedy, Cr Alyson Skinner, Ian Gunn, George Carlyle and Simon Burrett.

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Hyundai’s Kona will appeal HYUNDAI takes fun and safety seriously, and has packaged these factors in to its latest offering: the Kona.

The small sports utility vehicle is fun and easy to drive, and gives drivers and passengers the peace of mind in knowing the vehicle is packed with modern safety features among the most comprehensive on offer in any vehicle today.

Darryl McGannon of Edney’s Leongatha is expecting strong demand for the Kona.

“It’s just a car that appeals to people because it has many standard features and stands out,” he said.

“Hyundai has got such a good name and the following for this car is going to be very, very good.”

The Kona’s body is made from high strength steel for all round protection, and has six airbags and a rear view camera with rear parking sensors.

Buyers have the option of four variants: the base Active, Active with safety pack for just $1500 extra, the mid-range Elite and the top-end Highlander.

The Active is equipped with six airbags, parking distance warning, rear view camera, power windows, cruise control and 16 inch alloy wheels, along with many other features.

The Active with safety pack adds further features, including Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning.

Driver Attention Warning monitors driving patterns to detect reckless or fatigued driving to prevent potential accidents.

The vehicle sounds when such patterns are detected to alert the driver to possible danger.

Lane Keeping Assist provides steering intervention to help the vehicle stay in the centre of the lane.

When the vehicle strays from the lane without indicators being activated, an audible and visual warning will be sounded.

Drivers will be alerted to vehicles entering a blind spot when travelling at 30km/h or above, including during lane changes.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist combines radar and camera data to autonomously activate brakes when detecting dangerous and sudden braking by the car ahead or pedestrians on the road.

Heated side mirrors ensure clear visibility and they also feature power folding to minimise the risk of damage.

Step up to the Elite and enjoy the features of the Active with safety pack plus front fog lights, leather seats, smart key with push button start, climate control, 17 inch alloy wheels and more.

At the pinnacle of the range, the Highlander offers the safety features of the Elite with high beam assist, Parking Distance Warning-Front, power adjustable driver’s seat (including two-way lumbar support), 18

Drive in comfort: the interior of the Hyundai Kona is well appointed with modern technology, styling and materials.

Surprise inside: the Hyunda Kona is a small sports utility vehicle with a surprising amount of interior space.

inch alloy wheels and more.

Buyers have the choice of two engines – 2.0 litre MPi 2WD with six-speed automatic or the 1.6 litre turbo GDi AWD with seven-sped dual clutch automatic – depending on how you want to use your vehicle.

Inside, the Kona has ample space for the driver and front passenger, and is ideal for a taller person seeking a vehicle for commuting given ample headroom and large windscreen, as well as couples wanting a car with a higher ride.

There is more than enough room than one expects, with a generous cargo bay and 60/40 folding rear seats.

Comfort is guaranteed, with the Elite and Highlander variants offer leather appointed upholstery, while the Highlander also offers a heated steering wheel, heated and air ventilated front seats.

Technology is packed into the Kona, with the HeadUp Display on the Highlander’s dashboard projecting a virtual image of important data such as speed.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are integrated into the vehicle, allowing occupants to use the seven inch touchscreen display to safely play music, make calls or get directions to their destination via the Maps App on their smartphone.

There’s even a wireless smartphone charging pad in the centre console on Highlander models.

Designed to be appealing, the Kona has a sporty ap-

Sleek design: Darryl McGannon of Edney’s Leongatha is anticipating strong demand for the new Hyundai Kona. pearance and Hyundai offers the vehicle in more than 150 combinations to suit any personality style.

Kona buyers will be backed up by Hyundai’s iCare program of a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, plus there is capped maximum price servicing, and

24/7 Roadisde Support for one year, with options to extend that service.

Starting at $27,000 drive-away, the Kona will soon be seen around South Gippsland’s roads. Get your order in early with Edney’s Leongatha LMCT 1500.

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FIRE ACTION WEEK 13 - 20 October 2017 Ensure you are insured

Up in smoke: make sure your shed and its contents are adequately insured in the lead up to the fire season.

LOSING everything you own in a house fire would be devastating enough without worrying about whether or not your insurance was going to cover your loss.

One in two Victorians don’t have insurance, or don’t have enough insurance.

Without insurance, it could take years to get back what you could lose in a matter of minutes.

Peter McAlpine from South Gippsland Insurance Agency in Leongatha said many people use

Look into it: Peter McAlpine from South Gippsland Insurance Agency in Leongatha said people are far better off to be over insured, than underinsured.

their rates notices to estimate a value of their home.

He said there is a huge difference between replacement value and a council valuation. “If you have your house insured for $200,000, but it would cost $250,000 to replace, then your property is underinsured,� he said. “We normally recommend talking to a builder for a rough estimate of replacement value, taking into account location and other factors. “Then we add a little bit, because you are much better off to over insure than underinsure.�

Mr McAlpine said when people consider their contents; the estimated value is based on the replacement of the items in new condition.

He said if someone has a house filled with second hand furniture, their contents insurance should cover the cost of new furniture. “We need to consider the new value, not what the items are currently worth. Antiques are different. They are replaced as antiques,� he said.

Contents include furniture, electrical items, clothing, books, jewellery and even furnishings like carpets and curtains, as well as lawn mowers, tools and other equipment.

On farms, sheds as well as what is in them can be insured, from tools and machinery to hay. “Some people make sure their home and contents are insured, but forget about their sheds. With farm policies, we need to insure specific items,� Mr McAlpine said. “You only insure what you want to insure.�

Insurance can cover hay as well. “People need to insure their haysheds for the value of the hay when the shed is full, not half full,� Mr McAlpine said.

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Protect your property with Marriotts EVERY lawn is different which is why Marriotts MPE in Leongatha offer a comprehensive range of lawn and garden equipment for you to prepare for this upcoming fire season.

Most mowers at Marriotts have been designed to meet the needs of the heaviest lawn conditions and the longest mowing times, and therefore they are built to last.

Across the range of lawn mowers/ride-on mowers are quality brands such as Toro, Cab Cadet, Rover, Masport, Victor, Honda and Stihl, with great deals available.

Toro is a premium brand of zero turn ride-on mowers. In store, you can find Toro domestic mow-

ers from 42 inch cut to 72 inch cut commercial mowers.

“We have a large range which caters for all sorts of different applications,” owner of Marriotts MPE Tim Marriott said.

“Toro is probably one of the oldest manufacturers in the world. It does a steering wheel version of a zero turn which is much better in steep conditions over the conventional stick steer machine.

“There is a pretty good special for these on at the moment.”

The small 42 inch cut zero Toro mower is on special from $4495.

The Cub Cadet and Rover range of ride-on mowers both have a zero turn and conventional tractor style ride-on from a 30 inch to a 60 inch cut.

Marriotts MPE starts these off at $1799 for a 24

inch cut rider.

For steeper slopes, Marriotts MPE recommends the Masport four wheel drive mower.

The Ranger Greenfield ride-ons start at 32 inch cut, heal toe drive and go up to a 42 inch cut in a conventional ride-on.

“These are well proven, strong Australian made mowers that been very popular with farmers and landholders with large amounts of grass for over 60 years,” Mr Marriott said.

“They just brought out a range of zero turn mowers built with the same quality standard as the conventional mowers that they’ve had over the years, which have been quite popular.”

Marriotts supplies a range of Deutscher slashers designed for cutting rough conditions as well as

lawns; they have a 22 inch cut and 26 inch cut unit.

There is also a large range of domestic mowers from Victor, Rover, Honda, Masport and Stihl in either petrol, electric or cordless.

“We’ve got gear to suit all applications. We have South Gippsland’s largest range of mowers here at Marriotts,” Mr Marriott said.

“It’s a one stop shop and we’ve got the workshop to back it up. We service and repair all the equipment we sell.

“Make sure to clean up your property for the upcoming fire season.”

Marriotts MPE also has Stihl and Honda whipper snippers, brush cutters and hedge trimmers.

Marriots MPE combines quality and innovation with reliability you can trust.

Quality equipment: owner of Marriotts MPE Tim Marriott suggests customers browse the large range of equipment in store available to help them prepare for this upcoming fire season.

Time to talk fire safety FIRE Action Week, October 13 to 20, is Victoria’s annual fire planning and preparation awareness week.

Right now, forecasts show there is potential for an above average fire season in Victoria in the west of the state.

Fire Action Week is a great time to increase your understanding of the fire risk where you live, prepare your property, and talk to your household about what you’ll do to stay safe from fire Making informed decisions is vital to your safety during a fire. Now is the best time to understand your fire risk and get prepared, not when a fire starts This week, talk to your family, friends and neighbours about the fire risk where you live and make plans for what you’ll do on hot, dry, windy days Make sure you know where to check Fire Danger Ratings (Vic Emergency website and app). Over summer, you’ll need to check the ratings daily to understand the fire risk in your area. Remember, as ratings increase, so does your risk of fire Last summer there were more than 2000 warnings issued in Victoria. It’s up to you to stay informed by using more than one source of information, understanding the three levels of warnings,

what they mean and what you should do: • tune in to ABC local radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or Sky News TV, phone the VicEmergency Hotline (1800 226 226), visit emergency.vic.gov.au, and download the VicEmergency App. Warnings are also available on VicEmergency’s Twitter (@vicemergency) and Facebook (facebook.com/vicemergency), and CFA’s Twitter (@ CFA_Updates) and Facebook (facebook.com/cfavic); • on hot, dry, windy days, fires will start and spread quickly. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to leave early; • if you live in an urban area near grasslands, walk at least two streets back if a fire starts. If you live two or three streets away from grassland and a grassfire starts, stay where you are. Grassfires are unlikely to spread into built up areas. Don’t drive, visibility may be poor, accidents are likely, and you could block emergency services; and • in the lead-up to summer, CFA and MFB brigades around the state are getting out and about in their community to talk about preparing for fire. You can check cfa.vic.gov.au/events for information on what’s happening in your local area.

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FIRE ACTION WEEK 13 - 20 October 2017

CFAs open for business Drop by and talk to CFA members about any DO you have what it takes to become a firefighter? Or are you interested in see- fire concerns you might have about the up and fire season. ing what it’s like inside a fire station and coming There will be a fire blanket demonstration exploring inside a fire truck? and recruitment opportunities on the day.

Fish Creek and District CFA, Inverloch CFA and Leongatha South CFA are giving the community the chance to do both by opening the doors of their fire stations for an open day.

All station open days will include activities for children.

At the Leongatha South CFA, located at 7980 Bass Highway, Leongatha South, the open day on November 18 starts at 6pm.

The day will involve recruitment and fire truck demos, plus a special unveiling of the past Leongatha South CFA firefighters memorial at 8pm.

The Fish Creek and District CFA will be hosting its open day at its station in Sandy Point on Sunday, November 5 from 1pm.

The brigade responds to areas of Fish Creek, Waratah Bay, Buffalo and Sandy Point.

This year the brigade is venturing out to the corner of Foreshore Beach Parade and Church Parade, Sandy Point, where the brigade houses its Fire ready: from left, Leongatha South CFA members Michael Landry, captain Hilco second fire truck.

Zuidema, Carly Hurst and Gary Williams are looking forward to the Leongatha South CFA open day to be held on Saturday, November 18 from 6pm.

Fun day ahead: from left, Korumburra CFA members David Barton, captain Shane Maskell and Sarah Meney will be hosting the Korumburra CFA open day on Saturday, November 18 from 10am.

The Inverloch CFA will be holding its open day on November 12, which will include a range of activities focused on community engagement and fire safety across multiple hazards, at the station at 28 A’Beckett Street in Inverloch.

Korumburra CFA will host its open day on November 18 from 10am.

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Avid readers: Yarraville’s Carmel Lillis and Tony Nicholson browsed some of the books available at the Coal Creek Literary Festival at Korumburra recently.

Writers recognised at Literary Festival Waifs celebrate 25 years at Mossvale

Memorable concert: The Waifs will play Mossvale Park on Saturday, December 2 to commemorate 25 years of performing.

COAL Creek held its 10th Literary Festival on Sunday, October 8.

The festival was a success, with presentations from 10 unique authors held throughout the day.

A highlight of the event was the announcement of the Bert Van Bedaf Short Story Prize and Open Poetry Prize winners.

John Egan won the poetry prize with his poem The Suburb and Carmel Lillis’ winning short story was called Spare a Time for Me. The winning entries are: The Suburb by John Egan.

We took the train to an outer suburb.

A bitter, overcast day, mid-winter.

Walked through the town centre, followed the road out to the perimeter fence, not fair.

Bare, ruined rows of deserted barracks, small, wooden bunk stacked like racks.

The silence of abandonment and ghosts, traffic moaning in the distance, the wind.

A museum, no other visitors.

Thousands died here, starved, beaten, gassed, died of disease or shot, just a short walk, the station, an outer suburb, one of the country’s largest cities. Ghosts.

Thousands died here. We left, in silence.

A short walk from town, an outer suburb of Munich, thousands died here, Dachau.

Spare a Time for Me by Carmel Lillis.

“Time for your shower, Moira.” Hitched to a hoist, straps checked, her balloons of flesh are hauled across knitting and newspaper, and lowered into the antiseptic reeking bathroom, to a chorus of “Don’t apologise, Moira,” and “You’re our angel, Moira. You brighten up our working day.”

Once, Moira had kept time with bells and hoots.

Factory hoot cutting through the fog creeping up from the river: Ross would be clocking on at the sugar refinery.

Warning bell echoing up from the valley: time for the kids - kissed, Mikey’s shoelaces retied, freshly cut lunches stashed in schoolbags - to dash off to a chorus of “Have you got your homework?” and “Have a good day. Don’t let me hear you’ve been fighting.”

In the afternoons, that same bell used to signal time to lift the biscuits - Anzacs or yoyos usuallyfrom the oven. That hoot, hours later, had trumpeted time for warming Ross’s dinner, and getting the kids bathed and cosied into the pyjamas she’d sewed.

These days, Moira marks time with cheery calls

THE Lyrebird Arts Council has been presenting music in South Gippsland since 1999, most notably at Meeniyan.

In more recent years they have presented numerous music events at Mossvale Park.

Lyrebird has forgone its usual format, which has been Summer of Soul in recent years, and intends to present a number of evening events at Mossvale Park, Berrys Creek, this summer featuring major artists.

To mark an exceptional start to the festive season, Lyrebird’s first concert in this series will be The Waifs with very special guests on Saturday, DecemInteresting duo: authors Sandi Wallace ber 2. Gates will open at 6pm and the music will from Mount Dandenong and Sue Williams kick off at 8pm.

A small number of food and wine vendors will of Ferntree Gully – formerly of Fish Creek – complemented each other well during their be on site but you are more than welcome to BYO food and drink. Make it a family picnic, work breakcrime novel presentation at the Coal Creek up or pre-Christmas get together with friends. Bring Literary Festival at Korumburra recently. your own picnic, rug, chair and smile.

You are also encouraged to take your rubbish from personal carers: “Time for toilet, Moira? Oh, home with you and re-cycle. Car parking is available too late. Never mind. We’ll have the sheets changed just outside the park, with a small charge and money in a blink. Stress less. It’s our job.” taken will benefit the Berry’s Creek CFA. “Time for Mikey’s visit, Moira? You say it’s This year marks 25 years since West Australian 10 weeks since he’s been? No, no it can’t be. So sisters Donna and Vikki Simpson (now Vikki Thorn) easy to lose track of time in here... Well, yes, that joined forces with Josh Cunningham to create one of is 10 weeks. Oh. Oh. Don’t fret so, Moira. We’re the country’s best loved bands: The Waifs. your family now. Let’s get you a nice cup of tea.

To celebrate and commemorate, the band will be Perhaps you could join the sing-along today. The others have been missing you. You have the voice of an angel, you know. And nothing cheers you up more than singing your heart out.”

“Time’s overdue to pay your bond, Moira.”

This time, it’s the home’s business manager, thick file under his arm and furrowed brow above his fixed smile.

Time to call Mikey.

“What?” shrills his girlfriend over devil’s music pulsing in Moira’s living-room.

“Bond? What? I dunno what you’re sayin’.

Can’t hear ya properly. The music’s that loud. No, he’ll ring you back...Mikey’s busy, ya know ... he can’t give you a time.”

“But I can give you a time,” mutters Moira, pressing the cut-off button on her mobile. As she jabs in the number of the sales department at the real estate agent’s, her fingers grip her mobile phone like an avenging angel wielding a mighty sword.

Milpara Community House news WE’RE back for term four. This week we are excited to have a Seasonal Vegie Gardening information session on Thursday, October 19.

It was a great success last term so we hope we get a good turn out again. It will be held at the Korumburra Men’s Shed Hospital gardens. Please let us know if you are attending.

Also on Thursday, October 19 we have Cold Press Soap Making.

At the workshop you will make and take home your own beautiful cold process soap. Your soap will be natural, homemade, vegan, Australian and palm oil free.

What a delight for either yourself or as a gift.

Please let us know ASAP if you’d like to attend to ensure time to put together your pack.

This Saturday, October 21, we have a Korumburra Historical Walk and Drive conducted by Barry Sykes. Meeting at Milpara for the introduction, this half day tour will be a fascinating exploration of the historic mine and railway sites.

Next week, October 23 to 30, we have Food Safety and RSA training Tuesday. Our first Tea Dance will be on Friday. On Wednesday, the Think Digital coach will be visiting Korumburra. Visit www.gippsland.digital for more information. The weekend will have Warhammer on Saturday and Pasta Making on the Sunday.

If you haven’t received your copy of our term program and would like one, please drop into Milpara at 21 Shellcot Road or give us a call on 5655 2524. Alternatively visit our website milparacommunityhouse.org.au.

coming to South Gippsland this December.

Since releasing their debut, self-titled album in 1996, The Waifs have established a strong and loyal fan base worldwide, built on the relentless touring they did in Australia in those formative years, playing in any town that would have them, honing their stagecraft and their song writing skills along the way.

In a catalogue of many great songs, from early favourites such as London Still and Lighthouse to Black Dirt Track and Dark Highway to their 2017 album, Ironbark, there exists an embarrassment of riches.

“The Waifs fans are legendary in the industry for their loyalty and enthusiasm. It feels like we all grew up together. We are now the band you can bring your parents and your kids to hear! Your involvement in our career means everything to us. You are the very reason we are still playing music together 25 years on,” Vikki Thorn said.

Ticket prices: $55 adult, $50 concession, under 17 $20; (plus booking fees on all tickets); under 12 free.

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 20 and are available online via Oztix, through the Lyrebird web page, lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au and at local ticket outlets: Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek; Duck Hutt, Meeniyan; the Rusty Windmill, Leongatha, Main Street Revelations, Foster; Books and Massage, Inverloch; and UpBeet Juice Bar, Wonthaggi.

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Lyric Theatre seeks an Annie ANNIE the Broadway musical will be returning to the Leongatha Lyric Theatre stage in July 2018.

The much loved story about a plucky red headed orphan who opens the heart of a hardened tycoon is set to delight audiences.

ANNIE will be directed by Kerryn Lockhart in co-operation with Kerrie Giles.

Kerryn most recently played the title role in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s 2016 sell out production of Mary Poppins.

Kerryn brings a wealth of performance experience to directing, having performed in numerous professional productions in Australia and overseas. “I love community theatre as it brings so much joy and connection to the community. It’s where I started out and I feel so lucky to be able to share it with a new generation of aspiring performers,� she said.

A childhood favourite, Kerryn cites ANNIE as one of her core inspirations to pursue performing arts as both a hobby and later a profession. “I watched the original movie of ANNIE so many times as a child I think I still know most of it off by heart,� she said. “I was so taken by the energy of the singing and dancing, the glamour of the Warbucks Mansion, but most of all the ‘rags to riches’ story of hope, resilience and ultimately love. It’s a story that still

touches hearts. “We’re all barracking for those poor neglected children to get the loving homes they deserve and want to see the bully villain (aka Miss Hannigan) get a taste of her own nasty medicine.�

Kerryn said the musical has a perfect blend of grit, heart and humour. “I’m really looking forward to sharing my vision of Annie’s story and sharing its joys with a brand new generation of children,� she said.

As choreographer, Lisa Pellin will bring decades of dance and performance experience to the production.

Kerryn said, “I know Lisa already has strong ideas about injecting dance numbers with energy and spirit. I am always in awe of her vision and talent. She brings out the best in people.�

In his role of musical director, Daniel Moldrich is working on putting together a top notch band to bring the memorable score of ANNIE to life.

Kerryn said, “The search for an Annie is on.

Young hopefuls will need to be able to hold their own on stage with strong acting, singing and dancing ability, especially for the title role. Auditions can be a daunting, so we are encouraging potential cast to attend an audition workshop session on October 29. “Our choreographer, Lisa Pellin, will run some movement workshops and there will be singing with our musical director Daniel Moldrich. There are roles

for adults and children and lots of fun cameo roles for the ensemble cast, from the character Franklin D Roosevelt, butlers, maids, even a ventriloquist.�

Pre-audition workshops will be held on Sunday, October 29 from 10.30am at Lisa Pellin Dancers, 18 Watson Road, Leongatha.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. An information session will follow at 12 pm in the Lyric Eagger Studio, 13 Watson Road, Leongatha.

Bookings for auditions (November 11 to 15) for all roles can be made after this. For further information visit www.lyrictheatre.net.au

Leading the way: Kerryn Lockhart (pictured) and Kerrie Giles will co-direct Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s musical, ANNIE. They are now inviting auditions for the lead role of Annie.

Concerts showcase classical music SOUTH Gippsland flautist Christine Ross is hosting a series of three concerts for music fans to enjoy.

Flute and guitar together are one of the most attractive instrumental duos, and with the addition of the second flute, brings out even more beauty for the specially selected pieces for this concert.

The first will be held Saturday, October 21 at Scot’s The Bach C Major Sonata for Flute and Basso ConPioneer Church, Mardan at 2pm. tinuo has been beautifully arranged for guitar and Basso The second will be at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Continuo (played by Thomas on the Pinschofon).

Warragul on Sunday, October 22 at 2pm.

Composer Guiliani was top virtuoso of his time on The third will be at Richmond Uniting Church on guitar, similar in style as Vivaldi on violin.

Thursday, October 26 at 7.30pm.

He once performed at the same concert as a certain Christine is proud to present musical items, duos, L. Beethoven, and it was reported he received greater and trios with colleagues and teachapplause at this concert. Guiliani exers Jochen Schubert, classical guiercises are still in common use by tar, and Thomas Pinschof on a vateachers worldwide today. riety of flutes including Thomas’ Jochen will perform a solo guifamous Pinschofon a bass flute with tar work by Argentine composer and a bell-curve. performer, Maximo Diego Pujol, who Thomas and Jochen studied in Vihas received countless international enna, Austria, but only met years later awards and his music is performed in Melbourne. They have been playregularly by the international guitar ing together for more than 40 years, fraternity. from Tokyo to London and Istanbul, A selection of Arias from Mozart’s and many places in-between.

Magic Flute opera will allow the flauBoth were lecturers at the Victoritists to display their unique and lyrical an College of the Arts in the ’70s and singing style for which Thomas is most ’80s, when Christine became a stufamous as a teacher. dent of Thomas’ and joined the EnJochen will play an Australian semble Zauberflaute (flute ensemble), guitar made by Dan Kellaway from performing Bach’s Double Concerto NSW, and thinks, along with John for Flute and Guitar and Orchestra.

Talented performer: flau- Williams, that Australian-made guiEveryone in Australia had a tars are amongst the best crafted in chance to hear Thomas and Jochen tist Christine Ross will be the world. as they played the background music among the performers at The Mardan and Warragul conspecifically written for them by Brian concerts at Mardan, War- certs cost $25 per person, $20 concesMay in the Australian film The Kill- ragul and Richmond. sion, and Under 16 free. Come along ing of Angel Street. and enjoy an afternoon of exciting and

beautiful music.

If you are in Melbourne, or can make the trip, you can catch this special concert again at the Richmond Uniting Church, 304-314 Church Street, Richmond on October 26.

For further details, or to book your ticket early, please ring 0487 814 628.

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Farming Insight MARKET REPORT Brought to you by...

• VLE Leongatha

Pen attracts pleasing price THERE were approximately 860 export and 100 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 40 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and showing more interest in a dearer market.

Quality improved in the prime categories with a better supply of grown steers, bullocks and trade cattle although still in limited numbers.

Cows made up more than half of the yarding and dairy lots still represented the majority of the cow sale.

A single pen of yearling trade steers and a better selection of heifers sold around 20c/kg dearer.

Grown steers sold 10c/kg dearer while the bullocks gained 5c/kg. Heavy weight manufacturing steers improved 10c to 15c/kg. Cows sold mostly 4c to 7c dearer while the heavy weight bulls lifted 5c to 10c/ kg for the better shaped lots.

The single pen of yearling trade steers made 295c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 250c to 275c/kg. Grown steers made between 275c and 285c/kg. Bullocks sold between 284c and 288c/kg.

A handful of heavy weight grown heifers made from 245c to 265c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 220c to 246c with the crossbred portion from 250c to 283c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made between 162c and 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 199c and 242c/kg. Better shaped heavy weight bulls made from 232c to 259c with the dairy lots from 212c to 228c/kg.

The next sale draw - October 18: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Elders, 4. Rodwells, 5. SEJ, 6. Landmark.

11 R. & C. McGill Fam Trust, Kongwak 640.0kg 284.6 $1821.44 STEERS 8 M., W. & G. Cleeland, Surf Beach 1 C. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 1 L. & V. McLeod, Won Wron 2 D. & B. Kallady, Gelliondale 1 Vuillerman Past Co, Yanakie 1 W. & F. Pratt, Inverloch

548.8kg 545.0kg 475.0kg 475.0kg 490.0kg 450.0kg

294.6 264.0 260.0 259.6 230.0 230.0

$1616,52 $1438.80 $1235.00 $1233.10 $1127.00 $1035.00

HEIFERS 5 D. & C. Roberts, Foster 252.0kg 277.6 $699.55 1 T. Vening 465.0kg 275.0 $1278.75 13 Warrigal Creek Nom P/L, Darriman 544.6kg 274.0 $1492.25 7 P. & J. Fleming, Perry Bridge 490.7kg 269.6 $1322.97 1 C. & J. Knox, Korumburra 380.0kg 265.0 $1007.00 1 E. Bourke, Rosanna 525.0kg 265.0 $1391.25 COWS 1 S. & L. Storti, Kongwak 1 K. & L. Opray, Hedley 1 C. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 1 R.J. Grylls, Welshpool 1 C. & J. Knox, Korumburra 1 R. & G. Browne, Tarwin BULLS 1 A.J. Thomas, Yarram

625.0kg 825.0kg 610.0kg 640.0kg 520.0kg 720.0kg

241.6 228.6 228.0 226.6 226.0 226.0

$1510.00 $1885.95 $1390.80 $1450.24 $1175.20 $1627.20

1060.0kg 259.0 $2745.40

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S. & L. Berryman, Yarram 1100.0kg 256.0 $2816.00 P.P.C. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West 915.0kg 252.0 $2305.80 D. & K. Kuch, Darriman 905.0kg 241.2 $2182.86 Melalencos Angus P/L, Dalyston 945.0kg 240.0 $2268.00 I. & J. Blake, Yinnar 965.0kg 238.6 $2302.49

VLE store sale Thursday, October 12

Steers: P.R. Henderson Farms P/L, Marroo, 5 x $1500; Amberley Park P/L, 13 x $1450; D.J. & K.M. Kuch, Darriman, 8 x $1430; S.I. & C.A. Harrison, Giffard West via Sale, 9 x $1400; L.N. & V.L. McLeod, Won Wron, 11 x $1320; G.J. Robinson & L.A. Hasthorpe, Yallourn North, 12 x $1320.

Heifers: D.J. & K.M. Kuch, Darriman, 14 x $1490; S.I. & C.A. Harrison, Giffard West via Sale, 22 x $1170; G.J. Robinson & L.A. Hasthorpe, Yallourn North, 11 x $1100; P. & N. Bertacchini, Newry, 4 x $1080; Providence Ridge, Hazelwood North, 1 x $1080; P. Cook, Ensay, 12 x $1010.

Bulls: R.J. Grylls, Welshpool, 1 x $1200.

Cow and calf: Jincumbilly Grazing, Ando, 9 x $1580; A. Bartlett, Toora, 6 x $1440.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, October 11

BULLOCKS 6 M., W. & G. Cleeland, Surf Beach 9 Rigano Bros., Warragul 12 G.M. Furniss & R.L. Kirk 2 S. & L. Berryman, Yarram 16 K.R. & A. Couch, Bass

556.7kg 743.3kg 618.3kg 660.0kg 737.5kg

294.6 287.6 285.0 285.0 284.6

$1639.94 $2137.83 $1762.25 $1881.00 $2098.93

What price: John Burns from Tarwin Lower was at Thursday’s store sale at VLE Leongatha checking out prices, ahead of selling cattle at the next sale.

Market scope: Darren and Mary Adams from Leongatha South have cattle to sell in the coming weeks, so were at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday to get a feel for the market.

Left High hopes: Marilyn Hitchings and her granddaughter Sienna from Wonthaggi were at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday, to see their cattle sell.

Angus cattle in demand YANCOWINNA Angus conducted its spring sale on Monday, October 9, welcoming plenty of new and repeat clients.

Bulls sold at an average of $4891.

With 30 bulls up for sale, 21 sold to farmers from Yinnar, Foster and Dalyston. A bull has also been sold privately since the spring sale.

All 30 heifers offered sold for an average of

Big crowd: David and Sam Kimmins with son Cameron Kimmins from Cape Paterson joined the large crowd at the Yancowinna Angus spring sale at the Cape Paterson stud on Monday, October 9.

$1407.

“We were very happy with the turnout. The sale barn was completely full with clients,” Yancowinna Angus manager Rob Ewing said.

“We’re also very happy about how both the heifer and bull sale went.

“The bulls looked excellent and we’re very happy overall.”

Bulls are guaranteed by Yancowinna Angus and delivered to clients for free.

Successful sale: from left, manager of McRae Pastoral in Inverloch Carrick Parter, Glasser Total Sales Management head auctioneer Michael Glasser, Yancowinna Angus manager Rob Ewing and Landmark agent Jack Ginnane enjoyed the Yancowinna Angus spring sale held on Monday, October 9.

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Farming Insight Small in size but big on features LEADING farm machinery manufacturer, Claas, is continuing to roll out its completely-redesigned range of advanced technology tractors with the Arion 400 newly arrived.

Claas Harvest Centre will showcase the new Arion 400 at its Great Big Demo Day on Wednesday, October 25 at Bowlers’ farm at 9284 South Gippsland Highway, near Ruby.

The new Arion 400 series and other tractors and machinery will be available for test drives on the day.

The new series, which boasts six models delivering between 90 and 140 hp, showcases an array of features and technology normally only found on larger horsepower tractors.

These include optional front suspension, front linkages, automatic differential locking, automatic four-wheel drive and power take-off activation/deactivation, headland management systems and dynamic steering.

Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland’s dealer principal Anthony Blackshaw said the new series has been completely redesigned from the wheels up.

“Over the past few years, Claas has concentrated on modernising its offering in the medium and large horsepower tractors,” he said.

“Now, Claas is proving it is an innovative force in the lower horsepower segment by completely redesigning the Arion 400 series.

“With six engine ratings, four cab structures and a range of specifications, Arion 400 can meet every need in the highly competitive 100 to 150 hp segment.”

The most distinctive of these is the award-winning Panoramic cab, which features a continuous windscreen-roof panel.

“The 2.4 cubic metre one-piece windscreen gives the driver a completely new sense of space,” Anthony said.

“There is no crossbeam between the windscreen and the polycarbonate roof panel, giving the driver an unrestricted field of vision.”

This stunning design has won several international accolades, including a Sima Gold Innovation Award and an iF Design Award.

Alternatively, cabins can be specified with conventional or opening windscreens, glass skylights or a five-pillar cab.

Other options include a single-door or low roof cabins.

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With its balanced weight distribution, a long wheel base (2.5 m) and a short length (4.4 m), the design of the Arion 400 borrows heavily from the Arion 600/500 and Axion 900/800 series.

“Like its larger counterparts, its narrow body allows a high steering lock angle to achieve a compact 4.4 to 4.9 metre turning circle,” Anthony said.

“The engine sump is integrated into the frame, saving space and making maintenance easier.”

Claas has chosen a powerful and fuel-efficient 4.5 L four cylinder FPT engine with modern common rail injection (1600 bar), a turbocharger and charge air cooling for the Arion 400 series.

“These engines are fully compliant with Stage IV (Tier 4) emissions standards,” Anthony said.

“They use a two-stage catalytic converter system that does not require an external exhaust gas recirculation system or a diesel particulate filter.

“All components are positioned under the bonnet to allow the driver a free field of vision to the front.”

Arion400 can be specified with either Hexashift (24/24) or Quadrishift (16/16) powershift transmissions.

“The Hexashift transmission has four automated ranges

and six power-shift stages,” Anthony said.

“All 24 gears can be conveniently changed using the multifunctional lever, without having to use the clutch pedal.

“The large gear overlap allows the optimum rpm and driving speed can be selected for each application.

“It can be used on the road at a lower engine rpm, reducing noise and fuel consumption.

“The driver also has the option to use the fully automatic Hexactiv powershift mode.”

Three hydraulic circuits are available: a 60 L/min open circuit, a dual pump 100 L/min open circuit and a 110 L/ min load-sensing hydraulic circuit.

ARION 400 can be specified with the proven Claas Sequence Management headland management system, which enables key tractor functions, such as engine and PTO rpm, power lift and electronic controls, to be saved as operating sequences.

“CSM significantly reduces workload on the driver, especially when it comes to complex driving manoeuvres that require numerous and repetitive steps,” Anthony said.

Other options include the newly-developed dynamic steering system, which reduces the number of steering

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THE BOWLER’S FARM 9284 South Gippsland Highway, Ruby VIC 3953 Wednesday, 25th October from 10am - 3pm

SOUTH GIPPSLAND

New VARIANT 460 round baler from $55,999 inc gst**

New functional design with revolutionized binding system EXTRAWIDE net system as standard Variable bale size with forced bale start Dual tension arm system with density control Fast wrapping and unloading

10am – 3pm Wednesday, 25 October

The Bowler’s Farm 9284 Sth Gippsland Hwy Just out of Leongatha heading towards Korumburra LOOK FOR THE FLAGS!

New ARION 400 series tractors Arriving soon

*CFS terms, conditions & fees apply; 0% pa requires a minimum 33% deposit; 2 half yearly repayments in arrears over a 12 month term; Offer valid until 31/12/2017 or while stocks last; Available to ABN holders only; Excludes triple mower combinations and quad-rotor rakes; Subject to CLAAS Greenline Category 2 assets only. **Price subject to local PDI & freight charges. Price is for CLAAS VARIANT 460 only; valid until 30/10/2017 or while stocks last.

Gearing you up for success.

Your invitation to the CLAAS Harvest Centre Great Big Demo Day Come and try the latest innovations in green harvest and tractor technology from CLAAS including the new CLAAS ARION 440 high performance tractor with PANORAMIC cab.

Discuss your machinery requirements with the experts, participate in ‘hands on’ demonstrations and test drives or book your own on-farm demonstration.

Come and find out what this amazing technology can do for your farming business. BBQ lunch and refreshments provided.

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wheel rotations required to lock the steering.

“The number of steering wheel rotations from lock to lock can be reduced from 4.5 to three or even one rotation at the touch of a button,” Anthony said.

“This makes steering-intensive work, such as when using a front-loader or negotiating headlands, significantly easier.”

The dynamic steering system, which has three modes, is engaged via a button in the right-side console.

“About 90 percent of all work can be executed with the steering angle dependent mode, where the steering automatically accelerates the stronger the turn,” Anthony said.

“In the speed-dependent mode, the steering transmission is automatically reduced as the tractor speed increases above 10 km/h.

“Using the third mode, the steering transmission is manually adjusted independent of the speed or steering angle lock.”

All models feature an ergonomically-designed, multifunction lever that controls the front-end loader, rear linkage and optional electro-hydraulic or hydraulic controls.

“You use your left hand to steer and your right arm to operate all the tractor’s key functions,” Anthony said.

“You can switch through all the gears, change direction of travel and use the front-end loader and spool valve functions using your thumb.”

The Arion 400 boasts several external storage spaces, including a toolbox above the battery and a storage box for the lower link balls mounted on the rear mudguard.

Arion 400 joins the new generation Xerion 5000 (524 hp), Axion 900 (320 to 410 hp), Axion 800 (210 to 270 hp) and Arion 600/500 (149 to 184 hp) series, which have been released in Australia over the past five years.

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public notice

public notice

public notice

KORUMBURRA-WONTHAGGI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION WORKS Downer Group advises roadworks will be carried out on behalf of VicRoads during the following time period:

Commencing the week of 23rd October 2017 for approximately 6 weeks (weather permitting) on the:

Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road Between South Gippsland Highway and Bena-Kongwak Road.

Motorists can expect lane closures and minor delays.

Downer Group apologises for any inconvenience.

Any queries can be directed to Charles Mazaba on 0438 051 584

KORUMBURRA-WONTHAGGI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION WORKS Downer Group advises roadworks will be carried out on behalf of VicRoads during the following time period:

Commencing the week of 28th November 2017 for approximately 2 weeks (weather permitting) on the:

Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road Between West Creek Road and Bass Highway.

Motorists can expect lane closures and minor delays.

Downer Group apologises for any inconvenience.

Any queries can be directed to Charles Mazaba on 0438 051 584

LEONGATHA

& DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION is now taking names for

public notice MARINE LICENCE COURSE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

COWES

Inverloch Community House Inc Members, volunteers and other interested parties are advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Community House will be held on

MARCH 2018 Debutante Balls

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017

To register please contact Narelle between 6pm and 9pm on 5668 6246 Provide your name, age, email address and home address of yourself and partner Parent email is also required Cut off date for registration is Sunday 19.11.2017 Registration will be on a first in basis

Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

Followed by Guest Speakers from Bunurong Environmental Centre and The Men’s Shed

FAIRER WORLD BAZAAR

To receive the Annual Report, Financial Report, and elect the Committee of Governance There are vacancies on the Committee of Governance and nominations are welcome.

Forms are available at the Community House

CHRISTIAN WOMEN COMMUNICATING INTERNATIONAL Latrobe Valley Committee Invites all women to consider...

“Help, I’m hurting” (when a bandaid isn’t enough) With CWCI speaker Kay Brown

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 9.30am - 11.30am UNITING CHURCH 16 Peart St, Leongatha Kay has had wide experience sharing with women in Australia and overseas Morning tea will be provided Freewill offering We regret there are no facilities for children Enq: Ruth 0438 226 866 ruth@chilver.net.au

Starting at 7pm sharp Venue: Inverloch Community House, Inverloch Hub, 16 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch (Entry via Reilly St)

Saturday, October 21 9.30am - 1.30pm LEONGATHA UNITING CHURCH HALL Peart Street ~ an alternative gift fair ~ Making a difference Queries: Johanna 5662 2494

ART SHOW On now un l October 29 at MAYFIELD GALLERY See our advert in entertainment sec on

Email your adverts to The Star

situations vacant

situations vacant

TRUCK DRIVER We require an experienced competent Truck Driver for our family run business driving a B Double Line Haul Milk Tanker, delivering to both Melbourne and Victorian Country areas.

Applicants must have: • MC Licence with minimum of 2 years driving experience.

• Provide a current 5 year Vic Roads licence history statement.

• Provide minimum of 2 contactable references.

• Competent Road ranger experience.

The successful applicant will be fit, well presented and punctual with good time management and organisational skills.

If you would like to be part of a friendly team environment and meet all of the above criteria please contact Mark on 0438 512 418 or email milk@forresterhaulage.com.au

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public notice

LEONGATHA CEMETERY TRUST

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meetings

Wednesday, November 1 6pm - 10pm

public notice The Leongatha Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members.

Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment to ensure that the trust’s membership accurately reflects the composition of the community it serves.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under the control of the trust, including the provision of future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history.

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services provides free governance training to all trust members.

Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www2. health.vic.gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-andcrematoria/cemetery-trust-appointments/classb-cemetery-trust-appointments To register your interest please contact the Leongatha Cemetery Trust by telephoning the Secretary on 5662 2454 within two weeks of the date of this advertisement.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the composition of the Victorian community.

This includes appropriate representation of women, regional Victorians, Aboriginal people, young Victorians, Victoria’s culturally diverse community, the LGBTI community and Victorians with a disability.

meetings

Prom Country Aged Care is a community-based residential aged care service located at Prom Country House in Foster. We provide ageing in place residential care services as well as shortterm respite care for our local community. Our 60 bed home is fully licensed and accredited to Government standards. We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our care team in the roles of Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse.

Enrolled Nurse/ Registered Nurse

Customer Satisfaction Survey 2016 South Gippsland Water values feedback from its customers. Your input is important as it helps us improve water and wastewater services across the region.

We have a variety of avenues through which customers can provide us with information, including our customer satisfaction survey to be conducted during October 2017.

Customers will be randomly selected and contacted by phone to participate in the survey.

An independent research company, who will identify themselves as TKW (on behalf of Insync), will conduct the phone survey.

You can participate in the survey anonymously & confidentially.

We look forward to using the survey results to benefit our customers and region.

Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

Casual Our Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses work to ensure the direct care needs of all residents are met through overseeing and evaluating care plans, and the individualised nursing needs of the residents.

Key selection criteria: Essential • Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Must be a team player with the ability to multi-task • The ability to demonstrate a professional and friendly manner at all times • Demonstrated high level of analytical, written and verbal skills • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work without supervision • Demonstrated excellent time management skills Desirable • Mature outlook with the ability to relate and converse with older people Applications close 5pm Friday 20 October 2017 For a position description or other enquiries: Carina Ross, Care Manager T: 03 5682 0800 E: carina.ross@promcountryagedcare.com.au Please send your resumé and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to: carina.ross@promcountryagedcare.com.au

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situations vacant

situations vacant WANTED HOUSEKEEPERS Phillip Island

ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1) Wanted for home care in Warragul / Leongatha area.

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

Previous experience necessary MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR WEEK DAY OR WEEKEND SHIFTS Applicants must be motivated and able to work in a team environment.

Please send application to: info@phillipislandcpk. com.au

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS Due to routine retirements, the opportunity exists for committed local community members to join the Board of Management and make a positive contribution to the provision of high quality health service in South Gippsland. These positions will be appointed from 1st July 2018.

Applications are sought from people with a longterm commitment to and involvement in their local communities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications.

Skills and expertise in business management, legal issues, people management and/or organisation change will be highly regarded.

Recommendations are made by the Minister and formal appointments are made by the Governor in Council, having regard for the need to ensure that the Board includes a balance of expertise in areas such as business and management, community knowledge, health, finance, law, human resources etc.

Be involved and make a difference!

For further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance Applications close 5pm Monday 6 November 2017

EXPERIENCED OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Full Time

The Company – Debenham Australia, based in Leongatha, is a leader in the provision of advice and products relating to soil, pasture and animal nutrition throughout Australia. Due to an expanded office work load, we are seeking an experienced person on a full time basis to assist in office administration from November 2017, The Position – You would be reporting directly to the Office Manager and working with the other office staff, the owners and field staff, to ensure that all administration duties are completed in a professional and timely manner.

We are seeking a person who has office administration experience. For the successful candidate opportunities for promotion will exist as positions become available.

Responsibilities include: • Client communication; • Co-ordinating purchase and sales orders; • Managing inventory and freight logistics; • Maintaining the day to day financial records of Debenham Australia.

The Person should have an understanding and affinity towards the rural industry, an ability to work independently and also in a team environment with good time management. We are seeking a person with excellent skills in customer service, computer usage (Microsoft Word and Excel) and book keeping with a preferred working knowledge of MYOB. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person. Debenham Australia offer ongoing training and personal development opportunities along with an attractive salary package.

Please forward your application along with 3 references in confidence, by COB Monday 30th October 2017 to:

52A Bair Street PO Box 187, LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tel: 5662 5317 Fax: 5662 5348 Email: office@debenham.com.au

situations vacant

situations vacant

for sale

LOOKING for someone to do 4 weekend milkings per month (flexible) and the occasional week day milking. Leongatha North, 230 cows. Ph: 5668-9292.

MILKER required.

Rotary dairy close to Leongatha. Ph: 0439643245.

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.

TRUCK & DOG DRIVER REQUIRED

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE Phone 0407 343 744 Email: condoluci@ bigpond.com

REQUIRED

MILKER WANTED

Experienced operator required, minimum 5 years experience.

Must be reliable and able to work unsupervised.

BASED IN TARWIN LOWER Contact Dave 0438 056 987

Experienced and reliable person or couple required to do 5-8 milkings per week - 280 cows.

Mirboo North area Must have licence and be able to work unsupervised.

for sale FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

HAY - small squares, new season, shedded, no weeds. Can deliver, conditions apply.

Produced for horses (quality), $8 each. Ph: 5664-1320.

garage sales

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

livestock

ISA BROWN chickens, point of lay, Mirboo North.

Ph: 0433776369.

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

1980 JAYCO camper.

All new custom made canvas/flys.

Fully renovated, new electric brakes, with annex, 4x4 wheels, $7,000. Ph: 0427-878572.

ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

wanted to buy

0429 673 068

situations vacant

Exciting Position DESK TOP PUBLISHING/ GRAPHIC ARTIST at The Great Southern Star Leongatha

GARAGE SALE

situations vacant

CASUAL MILKER SEEKING A PASSIONATE AND RELIABLE INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN OUR TEAM We require a casual employee for various milkings during the week, especially throughout the up coming harvest season with the option of ongoing employment.

Located 15 min from Leongatha and milking close to 600 cows, the property boasts excellent infrastructure with a modern 50 unit rotary.

Please contact Tamara on 0407 509 644

1 day per week (every Monday)

Senior Asset Management Officer

Contact manager Tony Giles by emailing resumé to tony@thestar.com.au Applications close 5pm Monday, October 30

We currently have an exciting permanent full time opportunity for a Senior Asset Management Officer to join our Eastern Regional Alliance Program Development Team. If you are a highly motivated individual who has genuine career aspirations, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply and for more information visit our website https://vicroads.taleo.net/careersection/ external/jobsearch.ftl and search for the job number: 0071O. Applications close on 01 November 2017.

Apprentice Position Joinery/Cabinet Making Permanent, full time position Capeview are looking for an enthusiastic and committed apprentice to commence in their Wonthaggi factory.

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

23 Smith Street Leongatha

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McINNES Peter Graham.

17.10.2016.

One year has passed but you are loved and remembered every day.

Loved brother of Gordon, brother-in-law of Marilyn, uncle of Ian (dec), John and Lisa, Joanne and Rod and families.

Loving memories.

McINNES Peter Graham.

17.10.2016.

Younger brother of Kenneth John.

Still missing you Pete one year on, weekly visits, talks about punting, Maggies and Tigers, coffee at Dazza’s, sorry you could not share the Crownies with me when the Tigers won the flag.

“Happy memories forever”

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deaths ANDREWS - Bertha Lamorna.

22.11.26 to 7.10.17 Dearly loved mother of Ruth and Ken, nana to Brad and Monique, Lisa and Trav, Scott and Rachel and Nana Bertha to six great grandchildren.

We will miss so much a lady Who lies peaceful now and still She showed us how to fight in life She showed us she had will She showed us courage and compassion I won’t forget her lovely face Our mum and nana, she is impossible to replace.

BALDI - Peter Louis.

05.08.1938 - 12.10.2017 Aged 79 years.

Beloved husband to Helen.

Father of David and Melissa.

Father-in-law to Taryn and Jason.

Poppy Peter to Zara, Trent and Riley; Mercedes and Saxon.

Poppy to Ella, Tyson and Shari.

Gone too soon but never forgotten.

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FERGUSON - Pat. 17.9.27 - 15.10.17.

Loving mum of Janice and Bill (dec).

Loved nan of Brian and Dianne, Jane and Ashley.

Little nan of Cohen and Raidyn.

Rest in Dad’s arms.

FERGUSON - Patricia Margaret.

Adored mum of Pam. Loved mother-in-law of Tom (dec) and Geoff.

Treasured nan of Tara, Sheree and Ryan and Arielle. Little Nan of Athena, Paige, Blayze and Hendrix.

Give Dad a kiss and a hug from us all.

My Mentor My Friend My Mum FERGUSON - Pat. A chapter completed, A page is turned, A life well lived, A rest well earned.

Happy memories.

Barry, Rhonda and Mark.

HANKS - Andrew.

(1971 - 2017) Passed away suddenly at LRH on October 15, 2017.

Son of Jennifer Rich and brother / brother-in-law and uncle to Cathryn and Malcolm Price and families, and Julie and David Hill and family.

Rest in peace.

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McKEAN - Nicholas Jacob.

1994 - 2017.

Passed away suddenly on October 9, 2017.

Much loved partner of Michael.

Close friend of Jason.

Treasured son of Greg and Sharon.

Loved brother of Brendan, Jade and Anna.

Beloved grandson of Ian and Dawn; Doug and Lorna.

Cherished friend of Glen and Sue. Forever loved.

McKEAN - Nicholas Jacob.

2.2.94 - 9.10.17 Dearly loved grandson of Ian and Dawn.

As surely as the moon will shine on, so will our beloved Nicholas continue to shine in our hearts forever.

RENOUF - Myra.

A beautiful lady and a good friend for 35 years.

Rest peacefully - you will be missed.

Isobel and Rex (dec).

SLEE - Vincent Charles (Vin).

Loving husband, father, father-in-law and Poppy, to Mari, Stuart and Kate, Tony and Trudi, Che’ and Bree-Anna.

Passed away peacefully in his garden.

Dearly missed, but his memory will last forever.

SLEE - Vin. Suddenly you left us all, no time to say goodbye, Great memories of the past recalled, and they shall never die.

Peter and Rhonda DeMerlo and family.

SLEE - Vincent (Vin).

Vin was a good friend and a good neighbour.

Our love and sympathy to Mari, Trudi and Stuart, and their families.

The Calder and Gill families.

TAYLOR - Robert Ian (Bob).

1941 - 2017.

Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on October 10, 2017.

Much loved husband of Liz. Loved and loving dad of Megan.

Thanks for being a mate to both of us, and everyone else in your life.

You will be missed.

Hope the fish are biting.

TAYLOR - Bob. Remembering the hay carting days at Koonwarra.

From Ada and George (dec) Baker, and family.

WALLACE - Jeremiah (Jerry).

18.06.1950 - 09.10.2017 Passed away peacefully at The Alfred Hospital after a short illness.

Brother of Pat, brotherin-law to Hilary, uncle to Marcus and Chelsea, Daragh and Michelle, great uncle to Ava, Sophie, Elise, Emilia and Liam.

Our thoughts are with Karen at this sad time.

Will miss our long debates.

Can’t forget and never will.

WALLACE - Jeremiah Aloysous.

1950 - 2017.

Passed away peacefully at the Alfred Hospital on October 9, 2017.

Much loved husband of Karen.

Loved brother of Betty, Sally, Mary, Jack, Peter, Matt, Ronnie, Will, Pat and Kierie.

Respected son-in-law of Kath, and brother-inlaw of Hilary, Adam and Donna.

Uncle of Marcus, Daragh, Justin and Tayla.

Great uncle of Ava, Sophie, Elise, Emilia and Liam.

Always remembered.

WINGETT Iris Georgina (nee Kerrod).

Late of Yanakie.

1929 to 2017.

Dear wife and best buddy of Peter, a loving and supportive mum of Fiona and Douglas who loved and cherished her grandchildren - Tate, Aaron, Alana, Delwyn, Caitlyn and Leah.

Iris passed away suddenly early on Sunday, October 8.

A great trouper who always thought of others before herself; your cheeky sense of humour, humility will be sadly missed by all you touched in your lovely life.

The Wingett and McInnes families.

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Rotary auction raises $28,000 BIDDING was keen at Saturday night’s Rotary Club of Korumburra Annual Dinner Auction at the Korumburra Italian Social Club, attended by some 170 people.

Auctioneers: Brian McCormack and Eddie Hams were kept busy selling 115 auction items at Korumburra Rotary’s auction night.

funerals WINGETT A celebration of the life of Mrs Iris Georgina Wingett will be held at Christ Church, 36 Station Road, Foster at 1pm on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 followed by burial in the Foster Cemetery.

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Winner: major prize winner Renee Auddino was all smiles after she won the seven night Bali holiday at the dinner auction in Korumburra last Saturday.

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funerals McKEAN - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Nicholas Jacob McKean will be held at Mossvale Park (Strzelecki Highway, Berrys Creek) on Friday, October 20, 2017 commencing at 1pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Mirboo North Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to headspace would be appreciated.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

done by Brent Sinclair Catering and he and his workers provided an excellent three course meal. The crowd gave Brent an enthusiastic round of applause at the end of the evening.

Thank you also to John Taylor Audio for the sound and lighting.

Finally, thank you to

the Korumburra Rotarians for their hard work in organising such a successful event that raised so much money. Special thanks must be given to George Auddino and Mark Holmes, for their leadership in this, the club’s major fundraiser for the year.

Auction start: from left, Korumburra Rotarians George Auddino, Marilyn Sim, Mark Holmes and Max Hall at the start of the fundraising evening at the Korumburra Italian Social Club on Saturday, in front of auction items.

Big crowd: musicians Kaylah Thomas and Aaron Lopez-Freeman kept the 170 strong crowd at the Rotary Club of Korumburra Annual Dinner Auction on Saturday night entertained.

Singing duo: Aaron Lopez-Freeman and Kaylah Thomas were a big hit at the dinner auction on Saturday night in Korumburra.

Inverloch Lions grow FOUR new Lions were inducted into the Inverloch Lions Club and Lions Clubs International recently.

TAYLOR - A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr Robert Ian (Bob) Taylor will be held at the Leongatha RSL on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 commencing at 2pm.

Privately cremated.

The auction raised in excess of $28,000 and the club thought this was a fantastic result brought about by very generous support from more than 150 businesses in the Korumburra and surrounding areas.

People who attended the auction were happy to get involved in bidding for the 115 auction items, as well as the 28 items in the Silent Auction.

One of the driving forces for this goodwill was the fact a major portion of the funds raised goes to support the Rotary club’s Robyn Holmes Foundation. Over the past three years, this foundation has supported local people and organisations to the tune of approximately $40,000.

The major prize for the evening, the seven night Bali holiday for two at a premium resort, including airfares and transfers, valued at $3000, was won by Renee Auddino.

The raffle prize, a night for two in an ocean view superior room at the RACV Resort in Inverloch, including breakfast, was won by Rhonda Castle. The raffle raised $1550 on the night, which was an amazing effort.

The entertainment for the evening was provided by three of Korumburra’s talented young people: Alliza Miel, Kaylah Thomas and Aaron LopezFreeman. They sang beautifully and finished off the evening doing an

extended performance whilst people paid for their purchased items.

A successful auction relies heavily on great auctioneers and the club thanked two of the best in Eddie Hams and Brian McCormack, along with their recorder, Stan Alger.

The catering was

They are Allan Billham, Kathie and Gerry Surridge, and Paul Spruhan, and will uphold

the Lions’ motto, ‘We serve’.

The club’s Klaus Edel said the new members were enthusiastic and when they originally sought to become Lions, they immediately put up their hands to help serve the community by helping at Saturday sausage sizzles at Foodworks

Inverloch, the monthly Sunday market at The Glade in Inverloch, and firewood cutting and delivery around Inverloch.

“We look forward to their example inspiring other individuals to join us at Lions Club of Inverloch,” Mr Edel said.

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island

WALLACE - A gathering to reflect on the life of Jeremiah Aloysous Wallace will be held at the Commercial Hotel, Temple Street, Heyfield on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 commencing at 2pm.

Privately cremated.

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Welcome aboard: the Inverloch Lions Club inducted new members recently. From left, Lion Terrence Shannon, new Lion Allan Billham, president Dawn Rasmussen, new Lions Kathie Surridge, Gerry Surridge, Paul Spruhan, membership chair David Butler and secretary Klaus Edel.

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Imperials building cricket future IMPERIALS Cricket Club is building numbers for the future.

Talk of lower player numbers last season has not resulted in the club folding at all with the club redoubling its efforts this season to put more players on the park.

As well as fielding both A2 and B2 teams this season the club is also fielding an Under 12’s team with training commencing at 4pm this Thursday, October 19 with games to start on Friday, November 10. All interested players welcome.

To further encourage juniors the Imps is running a Milo In2Cricket program which is aimed at the 6-10 year age bracket with the emphasis on fun!

Any boys and girls are welcome to this program which starts on Thursday, November 2 and runs

each Thursday until December 14.

After the Christmas break it will resume on Thursday, February 8 and conclude on Thursday, February 22.

Each session starts at 4.15pm at the Leongatha Secondary College East Campus oval and finishes at 5.30pm. As the senior players train on this night it will be the perfect chance for them to help out and encourage the players of the future.

The cost is just $80 and newcomers will: learn basic cricket skills, develop fundamental movement skills, develop team values. The program includes all equipment including the use of a soft ball and is open to all abilities and skill levels!

For information about the program you can contact Kristian Gray on 0439 825 168 or to register visit playcricket.com.au

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2017 50m Bench Pennant - Section E

Round 3: Warrnambool 739.030 defeated Numurkah 666.010; Stawell 728.029 defeated Leongatha 709.021; Kyabram B 729.025 (bye).

The best shooter for round three was Christopher Preston (Warrnambool) with 249.012.

Round 4: Warrnambool 734.030 (bye); Kyabram B 727.026 defeated Leongatha 721.024; Stawell 728.032 defeated Numurkah 689.015.

The best shooters for round four were Robert Spratt

(Leongatha) and Anthony Batchelor (Stawell) with 247.013.

Ladder Stawell .................................................................... 16 Warrnambool ........................................................ 12 Kyabram B ............................................................ 12 Leongatha ................................................................ 4 Numurkah ................................................................. 4 The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

Tour favourite: Sam Welsford leads the Australian Team at the 2017 Track World Championships on the way to a gold medal. Photo credit: Casey Gibson.

Racing excitement heats up in Stony Creek

Tour of Gippsland coming to town

STONY Creek Racing Club welcomed four new committee members at its annual general meeting last week.

A VERY different but very exciting Mitchelton Tour of Gippsland starts this Thursday morning in Inverloch.

The new committee members are Stephen Bradford, Tony Cantwell, and Michael and Tania Darmanin.

They are all long term members of the club, and Tania has done her jockey apprenticeship.

The club also had four retiring members in Brian Cantwell, John Lamont, John Cooper and Jenny McFadden.

John Cooper stepped down as vice president, which was filled by Graham Walsh.

President Paul O’Sullivan said it had been an honour to lead the club over the past 12 months with the support of the retiring members.

Mr O’Sullivan was also pleased to report the club turned over a profit for the second year in a row.

The club also reflected on its nomination in the 2016/17 Country Racing Victoria Club of the Year Award, which everyone played a significant role in.

“Importantly, we have continued to engage with the local community at several levels. The club contributes significant funds to local sporting and community groups for their assistance on race days, and the Leongatha and Foster hospitals shared in the profits from our Publicans’ Day betting competition,” Mr O’Sullivan

said.

The 2016/17 racing season was a successful one, with an increase in attendance and memberships.

The new season is set to begin on December 30.

December 30 is a day out for the children. Kelly Sports will be back to entertain the children, and there will be exciting showbags.

January 8 is the Ladies Day Out and Wild Action Family Day. The Pink Roses Ladies Marquee is held on this day so make sure you book your tickets early for an all-inclusive marquee experience.

After last season’s success, the club will welcome back Country Racing’s newest ambassador Chris Humfrey and his animal friends for an interactive and informative day.

February 14 is the South Love’s Gippsland event. It is a mid week get together for a day out with your mates or a romantic Valentine’s Day afternoon.

March 11 is the Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup. There will be live music, free children’s entertainment, marquees and fashions on the field.

Finally, March 28 is Publican’s Day. Who will win this year’s Publicans trophy? With a large number of pubs represented and bragging rights to be won, this day has been a popular end of season get-together for all of the local establishments.

Riding for local good ROAD safety is an issue that touches us all and thanks to all who have ridden in the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge, almost 2000 students from South Gippsland the Bass Coast regions have had access to intensive road safety education courses which work towards saving lives on the roads.

The Bass Coast Cycle Challenge and Family Festival (Sunday, November 12, Inverloch) attracts hundreds of participants who come from all over Victoria to take part in one of the cornerstone rides (121km, 85km, 53km, 14km family ride, 5km children’s ride).

While riders get to experience one of the most scenic rides in Victoria, the broader benefits of the event are far reaching, with proceeds funding courses run in our local schools, which arm the next generation with life saving road safety knowledge.

RYDA is a series of powerful workshops that change the way young people think about road safety.

As part of an interactive one-day excursion, students experience braking at different speeds, devise travel strategies that will work for them in the real world and get tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends and family. The most powerful moments come from crash survivors who take the time to tell their stories.

“In just five years, we have had over almost 2000 students attend RYDA from eight local secondary schools in Wonthaggi, Phillip Island, Korumburra, Leongatha, Foster and Mirboo North,” event director Gavin Slavin said.

Early education is an important initiative that has contributed to the number of young people killed in road crashes falling by 48 per cent over the past decade.

“RYDA targets 16-18 year old students who are approaching that crucial time in their lives where they start to drive independently or are travelling as passengers of novice drivers,” Catherine Smith from Road Safety Education Limited said.

In 2017, proceeds from the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge will continue to support RYDA, but will also support a broader suite of driver education programs in school across the Bass Coast and South Gippsland regions.

Students from years 10, 11 and 12 will now benefit, with funds supporting the ‘Keys Please Vic Roads education program’ (year 10), the RYDA program (year 11) and Vic roads MukUpday program (year 12).

“Having a diverse range of programs in every secondary school in the region provides the best opportunity to promote safer driving and hopefully reduce the road toll,” Slavin said.

In addition to these programs, the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge will support the L2P program which moves the education from the class room environment to the open road.

“It not only supports first time drivers through their first 120 hours of driving with a qualified mentor or parent until they are ready to sit their P plate license, but also educates parents / carers to become driving education mentors.”

The Bass Coast Cycle Challenge and Family Festival will be held on Sunday, November 12. Enter online at www.basscoastcyclechallenge.com.

For the first time, the four-day event will include Australia’s best home-grown men and women and includes a host of world cycling champions.

Another first is that the Tour of Gippsland will be a criterium series which makes the racing very accessible to the spectators. Criterium racing is one of the most spectacular and exciting forms of the sport of cycling. Raced around short circuits, it’s like a mix of road and track racing and it allows the spectators to catch all the action with plenty of thrills and the occasional spill.

The race starts at 12pm on Thursday in central Inverloch with Sale hosting stage two on Friday, Bairnsdale on Saturday and the finale in Traralgon on Sunday.

The men will race one hour plus five laps for the first three days with the finale being stretched out to 90 minutes. The women’s event is 45 minutes plus five laps for the first three days and one hour for the final race in Traralgon.

The Tour is part of the Subaru National Road Series (NRS) and the valuable points up for grabs will play a crucial role in deciding the winner in both the men and women.

The super strong Isowhey Sports SwissWellness team leads the series with powerhouse Michael Freiberg plus winner of the Melbourne to Warrnambool last Saturday Nathan Elliott but it’s teammate Anthony Giacoppo is more suited to the speed of criterium racing.

Wildcard team Mitchelton Scott – The Australian National Track Endurance Team, which is full of six world champions, will be the main challenger.

Sam Welsford who finished second in the ‘Warrny’ is the hot favourite, but this team is bursting with talent and all are capable of victory.

Liam White from the talented Drapac Pat’s Veg team is sure to challenge and it will be great to see young South African Brendan Davids compete, who has been a revelation in Australia in the few short weeks he has been here.

The final NRS women’s competition on the calendar should be dominated by the powerful High 5 Dream team with Rebecca Wiasak the form rider.

But the NRS series is being led by Shannon Malseed, who also has the backing of a strong Holden Women’s Racing team and will be eager

to finish the Series on the winner’s podium.

Tasmanian Institute of Sport will also be strong with former junior world champion Macey Stewart suited to this style of racing and Georgia Baker finding form after coming back from illness.

Men’s National Track Endurance Team take on the Tour of Gippsland The Australian Men’s Track Endurance Team will compete under a wildcard entry in the 2017 Mitchelton Tour of Gippsland.

In a major coup for this year’s Tour of Gippsland, event organisers encourage cycling enthusiasts to come down and watch six World Champions in action, including Silver Olympic Medalist Sam Welsford.

Tim Decker, head coach Men’s National Track Endurance Team, has chosen to enter the team into the ‘Crit Series’ as an ideal training event.

“We are in the early part of our longerterm preparation for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The guys have been doing a lot of individual training to enhance weaknesses. The Tour of Gippsland is a great opportunity to compete in a block of racing to break up the individual training they have been doing and see the improvements,” he said.

Despite the event acting as training platform, Tim was quick to confirm that guys are here to race.

“We are here to race as hard and good as they can do, on any given day,” he said.

In one of the closest bunch finishers the Melbourne to Warrnambool has seen, Sam Welsford finished second behind Nathan Elliot over the weekend.

“There is a huge team aspect to racing in the Tour of Gippsland (and Melbourne to Warrnambool). It’s about developing the team more and racing together under pressure to perform” Tim said.

Not only will the team participate in each stage of the Criterium Series, but they will also take part in the community engagement program, including School Visits across Gippsland.

Inverloch Primary School Principal Wendy Caple said; “Inverloch Primary School is committed to ensuring our students are safe on our roads when riding to and from school. Participating in the Tour of Gippsland event will not only encourage students to ride more often, but enable them the opportunity to see Elite Athletes up close”.

For more event information and key times visit: www.tourofgippsland.com

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Try bowlers: Joan and Margaret get some friendly instruction from coach Gary Hardy.

Inverloch LAST Wednesday’s social bowls was well attended and teams of three and four were formed to play the weekly 2x12 end games. Three teams won both games.

Winners, with 37 points, were the triple skipped by Doug Muir, with Rick Brevitt and Bob Delaney.

Runners up, with 35 points, were Gavan Butler (S), Steve Snelling and Terry Orford.

The hard luck story went to Bryan Hensley, David Turnbull and Mal Scott.

This Wednesday, October 18, Inverloch will host the monthly Turkey Triples and play starts at 10am.

Social bowls will return the following Wednesday, October 25.

Pie night with team selections for Saturday Pennant Round One will begin at 6.30pm after the Turkey Triples match on Wednesday.

The first Thursday Monthly Triples of the season was played on October 12 bringing 12 teams to the greens for three games of 12 ends.

The Best Overall Game with 13 shots up were Ve-

Tarwin winners: Bev Martin, Bron Ellen and Pat O’Donohue from Tarwin took out the prize at the first Thursday Monthly Triples at Inverloch.

ronica Muir, Linda Gallyot and Lola Marsh.

There were two teams that had two wins and a draw.

Special mention goes to Yvonne Kee, Elaine White and Sue Nation on 45 points.

The runners up, with 47 points were Joan Clark, Chris Gillman and Judy Moule.

Congratulations to the only three game winners, the team from Tarwin, Bron Ellen, Pat O’Donohue and Bev Martin.

Raffles were won by Linda Gallyot, Robyn Woolstencroft, Lola Marsh and Gail Burge.

Thanks to all those who contributed prizes for the raffle.

Proud: the Best Overall Game winners at Inverloch’s Thursday Monthly Triples were Lola Marsh, Linda Gallyot and Veronica Muir.

Saturday Pennant versus Midweek Pennant teams faced off in the final pre-Pennant match played in perfect conditions on Saturday, October 14.

A winning division as well as the winning rink within a division was up for grabs.

The two Saturday Division 1 teams played against each other resulting in Blue claiming victory by 32 shots over White.

The winning rink was Ron Burge, Wayne Parks, Gary Hardy and Hamish Beecroft with an 18 shot win.

Runners up: Gavan Butler, Terry Orford and Steve Snelling came in second at Inverloch’s Wednesday Social Bowls.

Saturday Division 3 played Midweek Division 1 which saw the Saturday pennant players winning by 12 shots.

Neil Everitt’s rink of Malcolm Marshall, Nic Van Grunsven and Bruce Corrigan were the winning rink.

Saturday Division 4 was teamed against Midweek Division 3 with the Midweek group winning by one shot.

However, the winning rink belonged to Graeme Dunlop, Terry Seaward, Terry Orford and David Turnbull with eight shots up.

Fish Creek

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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Triples were played when Saturday Division 5 met Midweek Division 3 with Midweek coming home victor by three shots. Veronica Muir, Rhonda Davies and Jewel Huntriss were the winning rink with 12 shots up.

It was a great practice played with good sportsmanship all around.

Try Bowls Day was held on Sunday, October 15, under perfect conditions enticing beginners to give bowls a try under the guidance of our members.

It was a great opportunity to show the public what bowls

Star team: winning Inverloch Wednesday Social Bowls were Doug Muir and Bob Delahoy. Absent: Rick Brevitt.

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.

Well done: the runners up at Thursday Monthly Triples were Joan Clark, Judy Moule and Chris Gillman.

Winners: the Leongatha and Inverloch team of Peter, Gary and Neil won the Wednesday Triples at Tarwin Lower.

Tarwin Lower

THANKS to DCD concreting, the edges of the green are looking extremely tidy and by the time this article goes to print the fence along the football oval side of the green should be completed.

Many thanks to the hard work of the club men who have assisted in these renovations.

Thanks also to the teams from Korumburra and Loch who competed in the Tuesday practice match and to Fish Creek that was the competitor for the Saturday practice match.

Wednesday Triples winner this week was the combined Leongatha and Inverloch team of Peter, Gary and Neil.

The combined Leongatha

and Wonthaggi team of Alan, Franky and Stan was the day’s runners up.

Pennant starts this week on Tuesday with Division 4 playing at home against Wonthaggi and Division 2 playing away against Lang Lang Saturday bowls sees both teams playing at home against Wonthaggi.

Good bowling to all.

SOUTH Gippsland Bowls Division Men’s over 60s pairs championships were hosted

by Fish Creek Bowls Club on Sunday, October 15.

Perfect weather allowed for some spectacular bowling, but sadly there could only be one winning team, which proved to be Frank Seaton and Wayne Parks from Inverloch.

The finals were played against Brian Edwards and Shane Holmes, who proved to be formidable opponents, and only went down by one point.

Teams are selected for the first Pennant match of the season on Saturday, October 21.

Division 1 is playing Korumburra at Korumburra.

Players are to be at the clubrooms at 11am for bus departure.

Division 1:

and our club has to offer.

Hopefully several new converts to the game will be realised from this Try Bowls session.

Guest Day is November 3 starting at 10am.

Members who are inviting guests are asked to organise between themselves to bring either a savoury or sweet plate to feed our guests.

A list is available to add your name if attending.

Melbourne Cup is approaching with the annual Cup Day event sponsored by The Esplanade Hotel.

It will also be used as a fundraiser for Motherless Daughters which is providing support to girls of all ages through their life milestones without a mother.

There are several options for the day, bowls only, lunch only or bowls and lunch.

Bowling starts at 9.45am and a chicken platter lunch will be available.

The dress code is spring carnival mufti.

There will be a fancy hat parade, sweeps and the racing on the big screen.

Names on list if interested to assist with catering.

T. McLean (S), B. Cooper, R. Grylls, A. Kerr R. Mortlock (S), R. Knight, C. Bell, C. McGannon D. Christie (S), N. McKenzie, R. Poletti, R McKenzie Division 5: Playing Lang Lang at Lang Lang.

Meet at the club rooms at 10.30am.

J. Lindeman (S), A. Atwell, R. Vuillermin, W. Symmons K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, M Angwin, G. Hoskin R. Barham (S)(Man), R Constantine, C. Bell, A. Masson Reminders: Organised practice for all members is held regularly on Wednesday and Friday afternoons between 4 pm and 5 pm.

Members are invited to hold private practice at any time suitable to them.

Champions: Frank Seaton and Wayne Parks won the South Gippsland Bowls Division Men’s over 60s pairs championships.

Runners up: from left, the Leongatha and Wonthaggi team of Alan, Franky and Stan came in second at Tarwin Lower during the Wednesday Triples.

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thestar.com.au South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group ONCE again, San Remo turned on the most challenging conditions bowlers have seen for a while.

However, despite these challenges, 25 bowlers enjoyed themselves with a number of very close games.

The winner, with two wins, was the team skipped by Geoff Ryan along with Laurie Bell and Peter Thorley.

Another two game winner was the team skipped by Charlie Wright playing with Reg Excell and Ray Dickie.

The best one game winner on

a countback was the team skipped

by Dennis Talbot playing with Brian Potter and Lois Hammond.

Next week’s game will be at Lang Lang.

Please let Peter know if you are coming or if you have your name down and are unable to come.

Buffalo indoor bowls Wednesday, October 11

A QUIETER night at Buffalo this week, but all enjoyed the bowling.

Two teams were selected and two games of 10 ends played.

In the first game Toni Heldens, Joe Occhipinti, Joyce Occhipinti and Mary Tumino started off well

and after four ends had an 8-1 lead over Charlie Tumino, Carolyn Benson and Bill Wolswinkel.

Charlie’s team steadied and scored four of the next six ends to go down by only two shots, 11-13.

In the second game Joe and Bill swapped to be skippers with Bill, Charlie and Carolyn scoring on six of the 10 ends to win 12-6.

At the end of the night both teams scored a win and a loss but Charlie, Carolyn and Bill were declared the winners, scoring more ends than Toni, Joe, Joyce and Mary.

Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association RESULTS and ladders from round two – October 14 A Grade Fish Creek 6 sets, 36 games defeated Leongatha Groth 0 sets, 8 games; Mardan 6 sets, 36 games defeated Baromi 0 sets, 14 games; Leongatha Millman – bye

Ladder

Fish Creek ................................................................ 11 Mardan..................................................................... 10 Leongatha Millman................................................ 7.5 Baromi ..................................................................... 3.5 Leongatha Groth ......................................................... 3

B Grade Leongatha Gavrilova 4 sets, 32 games defeated Leongatha Thompson 2 sets, 19 games; Fish Creek 5 sets 32 games defeated Leongatha Duck-

Top honours for Fish Creek kneeboarder

worth 1 set, 19 games; Baromi 6 sets, 36 games def. Leongatha Rodionova 0 sets, 12 games; Mardan – bye

Ladder

Baromi ...................................................................... 14 Fish Creek ................................................................ 12 Leongatha Duckworth .............................................. 6 Mardan.................................................................... 5.5 Leongatha Thompson............................................... 5.5 Leongatha Gavrilova ................................................... 5 Leongatha Rodionova ................................................. 1

Bowlers up for the challenge

THE State Over 60 Pairs was played at Korumburra in brisk conditions on OcLeongatha Barty 7 sets, 29 games defeated Leon- tober 12 and 13.

C Grade

gatha Stosur 1 set, 12 games; Leongatha North 5 Sectional play on day one saw each pair play sets, 23 games defeated Mardan 3 sets, 19 games three games of 12 ends with the sectional winners Leongatha Barty...................................................... 15 playing the final on Friday.

Leongatha Nort ....................................................... 11 After some close games the pairs of Rosa Leongatha Stosur ...................................................... 5 Mardan ........................................................................ 5 James and Fay Turner (Leongatha) and Leonie

• Mirboo North Cricket

Fathers and sons take to the pitch

FISH Creek identity, surfer and president of the South Gippsland Boardriders Association Paul O’Neill is now an interna- RESULTS were mixed tional surf legend. with a win and two losses Over the last two weeks, Paul has been competing in his first but, surely not last, World Kneeboard Cham- for Mirboo North Cricket pionship in Somo, Spain situated on the famous Bay of Club on the weekend.

Biscay.

Unknown to the international surfing community before this event he picked up the epithet of “ The Dark Horse” as he carved his way through the heats, making it all the way to the final of the Men’s Open and over 50’s/ Veterans events.

Competing in three foot surf, that Paul described as similar to local surf beaches such as Venus Bay, he managed to win the over 50s- Veterans World title.

In addition to this, he came third in the Open World title, which is also fantastic achievement.

According to Kneeboard Surf Australia president Jim Brown, Paul is the only Victorian to win a Men’s World Surfing title in the new kneeboard only format.

The only other male Victorian surfer to win a world title was Neil Luke, also a kneeboarder, back in 1978.

Jim Brown, who was at the event, said Paul surfed at a high level throughout the events and knocked out other past World title holders along the way.

Paul said that the whole event was a fantastically well run, fun experience and is thrilled to have won a world title.

Paul was surfing on boards crafted by another local surf celebrity at Island Surfboards in Phillip Island, Glyndon “Ringa” Ringrose The locals were so impressed by his boards that they brought his quiver before they could even leave the beach.

Paul will have to wait two and a half more years to defend his title at the next World Surf legend: Fish Creek’s K n e e b o a r d Paul O’Neill won the over Championship scheduled to be 50’s/Veterans World Knee- held in Dunedin board Championship in 2020, New Zealand.

Spain.

Close games: runners up Leonie Hanks and Paddy Francis with winners Fay Turner and Rosa James.

There is an exciting season ahead with wickets and runs for our English import proving he can play cricket when he is not jet lagged, and three sets of fathers and sons playing together on the weekend.

The Canizzos were taking catches, the Woodalls were taking wickets, and the Husseys were hammering runs and taking wickets.

A Grade

Moe 6/220 defeated Mirboo North 171 A Grade hosted Moe for the first home game of the season and after winning the toss sent the visitors in to bat. Pace bowlers Will Cheatley and youngster Rohan Hughes bowled tightly and soon had the breakthrough at 1/28.

Then Moe’s Lee (75) and Philip (90 not out) compiled a 91 run partnership before this seasons English import Hamaiz Mahmood (2/44) had Lee caught by Choco Peters.

Mirboo North continued to take wickets with Cheatley collecting three and Connor Williams one before Moe completed their innings a 6/220.

After a good lunch spread Mirboo North were ready to chase the runs and started the innings in style with Phoenix (30) and Brendan Fonz Huerk putting on 26 before the first wicket fell.

The runs kept flowing at a steady rate for the Tigers but the wickets also fell regularly.

Mahmood added a stylish in-

nings of 21 to go with his wickets in a good sign of what he brings to the club. Likewise Cheatley backed up his bowling with the bat but was devastated to be dismissed just one run short of his half century.

Unfortunately the wickets fell quicker than the runs came and Mirboo North was all out for 171.

B Grade

Mirboo North 141 defeated Latrobe 8/121 B Grade also playing at home and winning the toss decided to bat.

Judda Blair (31) and Dave Woodall (28) started the innings in fine style with a 54 run partnership for the first wicket.

Then some consistent bowling by Latrobe saw a steady fall of wickets and trouble on the way for the Tigers before some staunch lower order resistance from Aaron Larkman (24) helped the score along to 141 before Mirboo North were all out in 42 overs.

When play resumed for the second innings progress was slow

by Latrobe thanks to some very miserly bowling by Captain Basha Bradshaw and ex captain Judda Blair who both returned figures of one for 14 off 10 overs.

The sun was shining bright which no doubt helped power the efforts of Andy McCarthy (2/34), and father and son combination of Dave (2/8) and Ethan Woodall (1/10) to never give Latrobe’s batsmen a chance of making the runs, leaving the home side comfortable 20 run winners.

C Grade

St Vincent –White 178 defeated Mirboo North 135 Season opener for C Grade saw

the side travel to play St Vincent at Crinigan Road Oval with a mix of old and new faces.

It was good to welcome Josh Hussey, Hamish Towns, and Will Townley playing their fisrt game for the club. Rising up from the junior ranks was Tom Canizzo for his first senior game, also along his dad, life member and former president Ang Canizzo.

St Vinnies batted making 178 all out, with the bowling honours shared around skipper Todd Alexander and Andy Evans with three each, newcomer Josh Hussey two and Cook one.

Fielding was a highlight Will Townley getting a run out and catch, Hamish Towns two catches, Calder and Tom Canizzo a catch each.

Mirboo North’s run chase started well with Rob Hussey and Anders flying along at 6 runs an over and victory was well within sight.

However, when Anders was dismissed for 30 the run rate slowed significantly.

Hussey continued to score and raised his bat for his half century but tiring in the heat was dismissed shortly after for 52.

A combination of tight bowling including 5 wickets from Dowdell and Dowdell, and the Mirboo North batsmen failing to find the gaps in the field ultimately cost the match being dismissed for 135.

It was great to see every new player involved in the game and having an impact, also two Father and son combinations playing for the side in one day is good to see.

Next week the team will be looking to bounce back with a win at home.

Hanks and Paddy Francis (Leongatha and Phillip Island) progressed to the final.

With 16 orange and four red bowls on the green it was very interesting for the spectators.

Rosa and Fay, who won this event two seasons ago, went on to be victorious again.

Many thanks go to the three umpires and to the Korumburra Club for their hospitality.

Lady Knights take on league champs THE Leongatha Lady Knights are on top of the world following their recent Gippsland Soccer League success.

Women’s soccer is currently enjoying an all time high attendance and participation rates around Australia, and the Lady Knights are keen to ride the wave of success, inspired and led by the Matildas.

Having won the minor premiership and the league championship, the Lady Knights have been invited to participate in a Country Leagues Challenge Cup in Geelong from October 28 to 29.

This is a major coup for the Lady Knights, as they also proudly claim Golden Boot Kathy Zacharopolous, who kicked 55 goals and was best and fairest in the women’s competition.

The Lady Knights would appreciate sponsorship from the town to help them achieve their goals and bring a big win home for Leongatha.

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SPORT | GOLF Golfers don pink for cancer awareness WOORAYL Golf Club was certainly ‘In the Pink’ on Monday, October 9, for the annual ‘Girls Day Out’ event.

October is all about pink, as it is the Breast Cancer awareness month.

In keeping with this, players dressed accordingly even the flagsticks flew a pink flag along with clubhouse decorations and food also taking on the colour theme.

The funds raised for this event were donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Sponsors for the day provided the winner’s prizes and the ‘on course goodie bag’.

Woorayl Club president Shirley Thomas thanked these businesses for their continued support of the club and also acknowledged Col James, Sue Hemming, Heather Sullivan, Wendy Parker and Julie Howard who provided lucky ticket prizes on the day.

South Gippsland has certainly had its share of wet weather and on the player’s arrival rain was falling.

However, after a few showers the skies relented and left the ladies with overcast conditions but fine, the sun even making an appearance early in the afternoon.

Preferred lies tee to green were allowed and the course was in excellent condition for the day’s play.

The format of the Irish Four Ball four person Stableford teams event suited the combination of Ann Poole (Woorayl) and her three team members from Mirboo North her sister Chris Gunn, Lia Brent and Amy Wilson.

They posted a great score of 98 points and were clear winners on the day.

The runners up with 91 points were Heather Sullivan (Woorayl) and her fellow teammates from Drouin and also included her

Team effort: the winning team consisted Ann Poole, Lia Brent, Chris Gunn and Amy Wilson. They are pictured with sponsor Joan Smith (centre). sister Karen Adams along with Marg Purcell and Marg Rowe.

Balls down the line went to the team of Sue Wakefield (Woorayl), Veronica Park (Meeniyan), Colleen Touzel (Leongatha) and Trish Owen (Leongatha) with 90 points, the Wonthaggi team of Anne Walker, Maree Anderson, Leonie Bentick and Jan Jeeves

with 89 points along with the Meeniyan team of Heather McCaughan, Dot Christie, Nancy Hammet and Sue Straw 89 points.

The day was a bright, fun and enjoyable one of golf and friendship.

NTP: eighth Trish Latch (Welshpool), 11th Lia Brent (Mirboo North) and 17th Glenda Burley (Welshpool).

Straight Drive 13th:

Winners: the A Grade winner was Toni West, Nancy Sperling was the Monthly Medal B Grade winner and Georgina Mitchell won C Grade.

Leongatha ladies ANOTHER superb spring day and the 40 women who played thoroughly enjoyed the conditions, none more so than Nancy Sperling.

Nancy won the Monthly Medal, B Grade scratch and net with a score of 101 – 26 – 75.

Toni West was the A Grade winner 84 – 8 -76 and Georgina Mitchell took out C Grade 106 – 30 – 76 c/b.

Jan Brownlie was the NTP winner on the 16th hole.

DTL balls went to Marg Griffiths 76, Wendy Parker 79, Sue Wylie, Coral Gray, Evelyn In-

Korumburra ladies IT was a beautiful day for golf last Wednesday and 19 women took advantage of the milder conditions to enjoy a round on the drier course.

The club welcomed back Marg Clasby after a break of some time; it was nice to hear her familiar laugh echo around the clubhouse once again. In A Grade (0-29) Lee Clements (12) had the best score of 77 net and Betty Yann (29) was the runner up with 82 net.

B Grade and October Monthly Medal was won by Betty Thomson

A Grade – Marg Purcell (Drouin), B Grade Jenny Riseley (Woorayl), and C Grade Robyn Cornell (Phillip Island).

Team manager for Country Teams Anne Walker also spoke and thanked all clubs in South Gippsland for their support and best wishes received by the team; it was truly appreciated by all involved. dian, Lynda Bassett 80, Julie Howard 81 and Dot Stubbs 83.

The nine hole Stableford event was won by P. Pease 19 points c/b (returning from injury).

DTL balls went to Shirley Welsford 19 points, Jill Steer 18 points, and Gwen Chapman, Fran O’Brien 17 c/b.

Thanks to Sue Wylie and Melina Willder for sponsoring the day’s event, and Wendy Parker for providing the raffle.

The first round of the Saturday Championships was held on Saturday with Toni West winning (8) 32 points.

DTL went to Marea Maher, Helen Fraser, and Dot Stubbs 24 points.

Wendy Parker was closest to the pin on the 16th.

(34) with a neat 75 net and the runner up was Pam Eyers (38) 79 net.

Balls down the line were awarded to 80 net-Lyn Perks, 85 net- Marg Clasby, Barb Twite and Viv Enbom.

Barb Twite won the café voucher for her shot on the first hole and Lyn Perks was the closest on the 13th hole and was proud of achieving her first birdie’ with the putt.

Two teams enjoyed playing at Woorayl golf course last Monday in the annual Cancer Fundraising Pink Day but sadly the girls came home empty handed.

Then on Friday, some girls went to Welshpool

Achievement: Betty Thomson and Lee Clements were the grade winners last week at Korumburra Golf Club. Betty had the best score of the day and consequently won the October monthly medal.

thestar.com.au Woorayl ladies AFTER Pink Day on Monday (October 9) it was a change of colour for the eight ladies who arrived for the Green Card Stableford day on Wednesday, October 11.

The weather was favourable for the morning start but darkening skies threatened late in the round; fortunately everyone made it to the clubhouse dry.

Green Card Day is a team event where a player from each grade level (A, B and C) made up a group of three.

Six holes were allocated to each grade and the hole numbers were not known until players had completed their round.

Leongatha SATURDAY was an important day at Leongatha with the first round of the Club Championship, Medal Day and final round of the McMicking Plate being decided.

Although the course was in great condition for the first round of the Club Championships, scoring was not easy from the back markers.

Best gross score of the day of 82 was produced by defending champion Tom Sorrell with Chris Leaver and Jason Dennerley close on his heels in the Gross A Grade section.

Medal winner and Handicap leader in A Grade is Jason Dennerley on net 71 from Rod Mackenzie on net 72.

B Grade is led by Mark Anderson on net 71 from John Feddersen net 72 and in C grade Frank Gill and Andy Bassett lead the way on net 72.

D Grade is led by Ted Rudge with 33 points from Colin Moyle and John Belli both on 30 points.

Congratulations to Peter Buttinger the 2017 winner of the McMicking Plate.

Peter recorded net with Lee collecting a nearest the pin prize.

On Saturday, five players contested a Stableford round with Deb Wrigley (26) having the best score of 31 points to be the winner and Lyn McIvor (21) being the runner up, on a countback from Sharon Adams, with a score of 27 points.

No one achieved any nearest the pins.

Now that spring is here it’s the perfect time for non players to give golf a go and enjoy the beautiful course.

Beginner golf clinics will get underway on Wednesdays in November (1, 8, 15 and 22).

Any women interested in starting or playing golf are welcome to the “Come ‘n Try” clinics.

GolfVic regional development officer Darren Cole will give instruction from 10-11am and then the girls can play a few holes.

The beginners are then welcome to come in and share a cuppa with some lady members after their round.

New equipment is available to those interested in attending.

Contact Lee (5655 2370) to enquire and/or sign up.

Top trio: the Green Card Day winners were Heather Sullivan, Ann Poole and Jo Fennell.

The cards were then tallied up for each team.

Thank you to Jo Fennell who was the sponsor of the day and for the fun format.

It was congratulations to the team of Heather Sullivan, Ann Poole and

Jo Fennell winning the day with 31 points.

DTL balls: Ann Poole, Janet Thompson and Elly Berryman 27 points.

NTP: eighth Jenny Riseley, 11th Elly Berryman and 17th Carol Johnson.

A reminder the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, October 19, at the club – all welcome.

This week: Captain and Presidents Day – Stableford.

scores of 73, 77 68, 71 and 74 for a very impressive total of 363 beating other solid performers Russell Williams on 366 and John Feddersen and Doug Clemann both on 371.

Peter will be presented with his prize at the annual presentation night on December 1.

In the daily competition, Mark Anderson had a day out, not only winning the Monthly Medal and B Grade event with net 71, but doing it in style with an eagle three on the par five 18th hole.

The A Grade event was won by Jason Dennerley with his net 71 and Frank Gill continued his good form by taking out C Grade also with net 71, whilst club captain Andy Basset took out D Grade with a score of net 72.

Balls were awarded to Rod Mackenzie, John Feddersen, Ron Findlay, Ted Rudge, Nick Shaw, John Eabry, Philippe du Plessis, Malcolm Gin, Terry Lund, Doug Clemann, Ian Murchie, Peter Buttinger, Matthew Bowey, Greg Welsford, John Payne, Hugh Goodman, Alan Kuhne, Peter Walsh, Chris Leaver, Alan Briggs, Rod Hopcraft, Stephen Sorrell, Chris Indian, Andrew Smith, Tom Sorrell, John Belli and John Wheatley.

NTPs were Ian Barlow on the 14th hole and Bert Borg on the 16th.

Tuesday, October 10, was a 4BBB competition with Frank Smedley and Bill Bittleman taking the honours with an excellent score of 43 points, one point clear of Bob Smith and Wendy Parker, and Allan Schache and Andy Bassett who all received balls.

Other ball winners were Tim McCarthy and Ron Findlay, Max Hyde and Geoff McDonald, Hugh Goodman and Ian Nunn and Brian Fennessy and Ian Barlow.

NTPs were Ian Murchie on the 14th hole and Andrew Smith on the 16th.

On a very windy Thursday last week, only three players managed to beat their handicap, with Kevin Scott taking the best score of the day and C Grade event with 36 points.

A Grade was won by Andrew Smith also with 36 points along with Bruce Clarke who took B Grade also with 36 points.

New member Patrick Bowd headed the list of ball winners with 35

points followed by other ball winners, Ron Findlay, Bruce Cathie, John Dumont, Peter Horman, John McLennan, Colin Bear, Mike Street, Frank Gill, Peter Stivic, Allan Edney, Ray Burton, Barry Day, Maryanne Gartner and Fred Debono.

NTPs were Ron Paice on the 14th hole and John Dumont, who was only half a metre away on the 16th.

Bolge one down.

Nearest the pin on the eighth was last week’s shoot out champ, Brett Stubbs with a very close shot and on the 17th, club veteran Max Wood fired in a ripper to take the prize.

The encouragement award this week went to a regular visitor Dave Stevens (this year’s Woorayl footy tipping champion) who is usually at the top end of the field taking out the A Grade trophy.

Dave put together a very ordinary round of 10 down and was understandably very disappointed with his efforts.

The “Hogan Syndicate” won the ball raffle.

Next week the event is Single Stableford sponsored by Taranto Glass.

A reminder for members that the club championships are only three weeks away, so now is the time to ramp up your practice routines as you build towards having a shot at the title.

Also, next Sunday, October 22, Woorayl has the honour of hosting a state run nine hole single stableford event with the two top players advancing to play at Royal Melbourne. More info and online entry is available here http://www.golfvic. org.au/play9.

Woorayl A GOOD field of 38 players took to the course on Saturday in fine and sunny conditions to try their hand at the challenging event format of Par. A couple of players found it easy, while most found it to be pretty tough going.

Only four players played better than their handicaps.

Trophies for the event were generously provided

by Gendore that was represented in the field by Col Graeme.

The club passed on its appreciation.

The A Grade winner was reigning club champion Peter Rayson who took the course by the scruff of the neck, easily compiling the best score of the day with four up.

The word on the street is that he has back to back club championship titles firmly in his sights, so look out.

The highly respected club captain Gary Young continued a rich vein of form to claim the B Grade trophy with three up, building on his runner up prize from last week.

His current handicap of 16 will see him playing in C Grade in the upcoming club championships, which will send a shiver through a few of his rivals.

Based on current form, he will be a force to be reckoned with.

Taking out C Grade this week was local bushranger Rob Warren, who recently returned from the annual boy’s trip to Yarrawonga, where he once again took out the week’s event in controversial circumstances.

Rob plotted his way around the course to build an honest score of square, no doubt protecting his handicap for next year’s Yarrawonga trip.

Balls down the line went to Ross Winkler two up, Ed Poole one up, Paul Challis, Col Graeme, Peter Burgess square, Alan McEachern, and John

Foster TUESDAY, October 11: Winner: Cam Downing 38.

NTP: sixth N. Cooper and 15th R. Smith. DTL: R. Fulton 35, R. Smith 35 and P. Dight.

Wednesday: Stroke Medal.

Thanks to Norma Burns, trophy sponsor.

A/ Medal: R. Galloway 89/78. B Grade: J. O’Sullivan 83. SCR: A R. Galloway B: M. Symmons. NTP: sixth B. Curram and 17th M. Ellis.

DTL: D. Williams and M. Symmons. Nine hole: R. Galloway 37.5. Putting: D. Williams 32c/b.

Thursday: Winner: No golf Friday: Chook Run Winner: G. Watkins 16 c/b. DTL: B. Amesreiter 16.

Saturday: Foursomes Championships Winners Scratch: Tony Vanin and Peter Dight 80 gross. Winners net: John Pruyn and Clarke Gray 70 net. NTP: sixth T. Vanin, 13th N. Cooper and 17th P. Spencer. DTL: R. Smith and G. Watkins 70.5, and N. Cooper and D. Summers 72.5.

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Competition winners: Phil Hutcheson and Mat Vanboven were clear winners on Saturday, and Mat took out the competition on Thursday.

Meeniyan SPRING has certainly sprung at Meeniyan with glorious sunshine during the days and a sprinkle of rain overnight resulting in great conditions for golf and the course overall.

The mowing team is working very hard resculpting the fairways across the whole of the course and the greens are half way through the annual renovation with scarifying completed, dusting, fertilising and watering will be completed this week.

The course will be in tip top condition for the upcoming Men’s Championships starting October 28.

All members should contact Peter Riddle or Peter Wilson to advise of their availability.

Proposed change of format for the championships to be run over three consecutive Saturdays should attract an excellent field across all grades, leaving the Sunday’s free for families.

Mat Vanboven was the most consistent player of the week playing excellent golf to take out the Thursday and partnering with Phil Hutcheson to win the Saturday competition with a tremendous +9 score in the 4BBB Par event, +3 shots clear of the wily second place players of Daryle Gregg and Reg Hannay.

Peter Wilson and Bob McGeary were also

among those scoring well throughout the week.

Jeremy Riddle backed up last week’s good games coming away with two best nine scores throughout the week.

Results for the week: Tuesday, October 10: Single Stableford.

Winner: Peter Wilson (19) 37 points on a count back to runner up Bob McGeary (12) also 37 points.

Nearest the pin: second Bob McGeary and eighth Bruce Betts.

Best nine: Jeremy Riddle 21 points.

Thursday, October 12: Single Stableford.

Winner: Mat Vanboven (19) 37 points.

Runner up: Daryle Gregg (23) 36 points.

Nearest the pin: 11th and 14th PeterWilson.

Best nine: Jeremy Riddle 20 points.

Saturday, October 14: 4BBB Par. Sponsor: Brian Dewar, and the club thanks Brian for his generosity.

Winners: Phil Hutcheson (24) and Mat Vanboven (19) +9.

Runners up: Reg Hannay (28) and Daryl Gregg (23) +6.

Nearest the pin: 11th Mat Vanboven.

Pro pin: 11th Bob McGeary.

Members draw: Bruce Betts.

Phil Hutcheson and Mat Vanboven: Saturday clear winners with Mat also taking out the Thursday competiton.

Peter Wilson: won Meeniyan Golf Club’s Single Stableford event on Tuesday.

Meeniyan ladies A FANTASTIC warm day at last and the course was looking sensational in its spring colours of green and green.

We played the washed out September Medal Day with Nancye Hammet the sponsor.

Winner of the medal with a great score of 109 (32) 77 was Susan Straw; Susan’s first medal.

It was also Susan’s birthday, which was celebrated with a cake baked by Heather McCaughan.

Runner up today close behind Susan was Lyn Jennison with 116 (38) 78 net.

Best nine on a three way count back went to Jan Roberts 39 net.

Putting went to Dot Christie with 30 putts, though apparently it should have been much less.

BDL went to Dot Christie 88 (8) 80 and BJ Angwin 112 (32) 80.

Wonthaggi ladies ON Wednesday, golfers were able to play the October Monthly Medal and there were 21 girls play on the day.

Very clever Mrs Handicapper Anne Tschiderer had the round of the day and cleaned up with 88 (16) 72 for the A Grade winner, scratch and the Medal as well.

Also, she got a bonus shot on her handicap.

Catherine Bolding 103 (28) 75 won B grade while Leonie Bentick 106 (30) 76 C Grade as well as the putting with 27 putts.

Well done: runner up Lyn Jennison (right) congratulated Susan Straw for winning her first Monthly Medal.

NTP was on the 17th and the eighth was won by Sev Piasente, with a jackpot of balls as well.

BDL was awarded to Anne Walker 78, Robyn Wilkinson 78, Marg Johnson 79, Delores Harvey 79, Ivy Ruby 80, Anne Poulton 80, and Sev Piasente 81 on c/b Next week, they will hopefully get to play September Monthly Medal.

In form: the B Grade winner was Catherine Bolding, A Grade and the Monthly Medal went to Anne Tschiderer, and C Grade was won

by Leonie Bentick.

Korumburra THERE were 32 players on Saturday, October 14 for a foursomes championship competition, with trophies by Burra Sports and Cycles.

Scratch winners: Matt Wrigley, Shane Sartori 74; R. and K. Spokes 69½, M. Wrigley, S. Sartori 70½; G. Bull, S. Rose 72½; A. Worthy, W. Hopkins 74.

Nearest the pin: 1st Bill Thomson, 7th Matt Wrigley, 10th Athol Worthy, 13th Brian Clasby, Greg Wilson, Trevor Herbert, Rob Gallagher, Tim Fowles.

Tuesday’s winner was R. Spokes 38 pts and Thursday’s winner P. Van Agtmaal 39 pts.

Notices: SG singles here next Sunday, entry free; tournament, end of November.

Korumburra Golf Club to host Singles Golf Championships THE South Gippsland District Golf Association will conduct the 2017 Singles Championships at Korumburra Golf Club next Sunday, October 22.

The event, which was deferred from last Sunday, will be played over 27 holes for both A Grade and B Grade.

The major events are the C. Evans Shield for the District Championship and the C. Mc Lean Shield for the District Junior Championship.

In addition to the championship there will be several handicap events over the 18 holes.

Entries are open to all members of South Gippsland clubs.

Entrants are advised they can now enter the event via an ‘online booking system’ by visiting the South Gippsland District website at www.southgippslandgolf. org.au and clicking on the ‘online entries’ link.

By simply filling in the details, an entrant can enter and send the entry electronically, or by picking up an entry form which is now available at all South Gippsland Clubs.

Entry to the event is free.

Members wishing to enter the event should direct their entry to the tournament manager, Mr Chris Clements, C/o Korumburra Golf Club, P.O. Box 71, Korumburra, 3950. Telephone 5672 2787.

Late entries will only be accepted depending on the capacity of the field.

A strong field is expected to contest the event.

Great turnout: around 40 girls from around the region tried out for the U17 Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club team at YMCA Splash, Leongatha on Sunday, October 15.

Storm tryouts a great success GIPPSLAND Storm Elite Development Netball Club tryouts took place at YMCA Splash, Leongatha stadium on Sunday, October 15.

All age groups were represented from U13 through to senior grade.

Gippsland Storm founding president and committee member Michael Spain was very impressed with the quality of players trying out across all grades, particularly U17.

This was the first round of selections; successful players will be notified to attend round two of selections before announcing official teams.

“We had a great turn out, the U17 netballers doubled compared to last year,” Mr Spain said.

“We’re encouraged by the response from South Gippsland region.

“It gives the kids an opportunity to compete at a higher level and to take that next step in their netball development.”

Aim high: from left, Millie Sadler, Sophie Bolam and Lanni Pryor from Inverloch tried out for the U17 Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club at YMCA Splash, Leongatha on Sunday, October 15 for the first round of selections.

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Equal prize money up for grabs BASS Coast Shire Council and Surfing Victoria have committed to promoting gender equality with an increase in prize money at the Phillip Island Pro to ensure both Men and Women have the same overall prize money.

Great season: the inaugural Bass Coast Breakers team made it all the way to the grand final.

Amazing first season for the Breakers THE Bass Coast Breakers finished up their season recently with their presentation night held at The Wonthaggi Club.

Despite a heartbreaking one point grand final loss the team celebrated a fantastic inaugural season.

Led by coach Steve Kenny, the Breakers have built a pathway for women and teenagers to play Women’s football locally for the first time.

Training and playing games across the shire, the team has bought women from right across the region and beyond together to play footy and have fun.

More than 30 women aged from teenagers and their late 30s took the opportunity to play in 2017.

In less than a year the team has built a strong profile in the community and is hoping to field two women’s teams in 2018. Many thanks go to the club’s major sponsors who have financially supported the team from the start and allowed them to offer affordable memberships Thanks also go to the t-shirt sponsors and bronze sponsors who provided goods and services to assist the team.

A very special thank you also went to all of the

teams great volunteers who gave up their time each week to assist the team.

On the night Sophie Bolding followed on from her league best and fairest taking out the clubs best and fairest.

She was awarded a perpetual trophy donated by The Wonthaggi Club.

Runner up best and fairest was a tie between Ella Angarane and Tayla Stahl.

Other awards presented were; determination award Hannah Mills, best in finals Mollie Bloch, most improved Sarah Vesty, best club person Nicole Randall, coach’s award Georgia Slavin, and Breakers Spirit Award Gemma Tschiderer.

As a momento of the season, all players were presented with an engraved chopping board to recognise their part in this history making team.

Next up, the team will be involved in running a six week AFL 9s competition starting on November 13.

This modified version of AFL is a great intro to the game and we are looking for new players and youth girls to be involved. For more information on AFL 9s or if you are interested in playing like the Facebook Honoured: Breakers coach Steve Kenny page Bass Coast Breakers Women’s Football Team (right) received the Coach of the Year award for a female team through AFL Gippsland.

2017.

Award winners: from left, Mollie Bloch was best in finals, Sarah Vesty was most improved, Tayla Stahl and Ella Angarane were equal runner up best and fairest, Georgia Slavin received the coach’s award, Sophie Bolding was best and fairest, Nicole Randall received the best club person award, and Hannah Mill received the determination award. They are pictured with coach Steve Kenny.

Leading the charge: from left, captain Sophie Bolding, co vice captain Kate Edney, coach Steve Kenny and co vice captain Nicole Randall were part of the inaugural leadership group for the Bass Coast Breakers.

The Phillip Island Pro, which is in its first year, is a World Surf League Qualifying Series event that allows surfers to gain points and experience on their way to making the Championship Tour.

Total prize money will now total $20,000 across the 100+ field with $10,000 allocated to both the men’s and women’s events.

Bass Coast mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said council is committed to providing equal opportunities.

“We are thrilled to be able to contribute to this event and increase the prize money to ensure men and women receive equal prize money.”

“It is true that, as in many sports, there are fewer female competitors in this surfing event. However, this is a case of the chicken or the egg: having fewer opportunities to develop and less prize money available contributes to fewer females compelled and encouraged to pursuit surfing. Creating equal prize money is a small step towards a big change.

“Bass Coast is proud to have many young, up and coming surfers. I truly hope that their future sees many events with equal prize money.”

Surfing Victoria CEO Adam Robertson is excited to be one of the few surfing events in the world with equal prize money.

“Surfing Victoria is committed to seeing gender equality across all aspects of the sport,” he said.

“We have been running Surfing female programs for over 20 years to ensure that both men and women get the same opportunities in and out of the water.”

“It is fantastic that the Bass Coast Shire share this commitment and have increased the prize money on offer.”

Local Phillip Island surfer Sage Goldsbury is thrilled with the news of equal prize money.

“It’s really good to see equal prize money for both men and women. Ever since I learnt that there is a difference in prize money, I have hoped to see more money for the women,” she said.

“I’m stoked the local council have put in extra money because it shows that they care about female surfers in the area. There are some great female surfers from Phillip Island and the more support we get the better.”

Other local female surfers to benefit from the increased prize money include Sophie Fletcher, Daisy Corbett and Poppy Corbett.

Entries for the event have now exceeded 100 competitors with countries represented including Canada, USA, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and England.

Entries for the event have been extended and will now close on October 23. Competitors can enter via the World Surf League Member Pro system at www. worldsurfleague.com.

San Remo bike blessing - a roaring success SAN Remo hosted the 4th annual Blessing of the Bikes on Saturday that saw more than 10,000 bikes roar into the town, making this event one of the State’s biggest motorcycle events.

By lunchtime on Saturday the town was a sea of bikes and people stretching the full length of the main street.

San Remo accommodation venues were chockers, many local businesses were thankful for the business and local schools and community groups benefitted from their food stalls on the day and the sun shone for what was one of the biggest blessings to date.

Organisers Marcel and Sabine Widmer from Inline 4 Cafe in Mirboo North are thrilled to see the event going from strength to strength assisted by the local traders association and Bass Coast Shire Council.

Past events were staged in Mirboo North and this year marked the first year for San Remo and Marcel sees this as the start of the motorcycle season with the Australian MotoGP set to rev into action this week on Phillip Island.

Bass Coast Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield spoke at the closing ceremony and said how excited the council was to have this event in San Remo, then Blessing event organisers: Marcel and Sabi- Pastor John Robertson then gave his blessing for ne Widmer from Mirboo North’s Inline 4 Cafe the event, after which Marcel and Sabine Widmer were thrilled with the success of the 4th annual expressed their appreciation for everyone who assisting in making the event possible in San Remo.

Blessing of the Bikes event in San Remo.

Massive crowd: San Remo was a sea of bikes last Saturday for the 4th annual Blessing of the Bikes.

Then Reverend John McMahon introduced several speakers who told their sad stories of loved ones lost due to riding accidents and at the conclusion, 30 doves were released in memory of those who had died.

The motorcycle action continues this week with

the 2017 Barry Sheene Tribute ride this Thursday that will hundreds of motorcyclists riding through South Gippsland, through Mirboo North , Leongatha, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Dalyston, San Remo and onto Phillip Island for the Australian MotoGP this weekend.

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha Little Athletics

New centre records for Leongatha athletes THIS week saw perfect weather conditions for week two at Leongatha Little Athletics.

The member numbers continue to grow with 154 athletes, plus more families, coming to try Little Athletics for the first time.

It was fantastic to see three new centre records this week, especially so early in the season.

Centre records went to: Lincoln Hamilton (U10 boys) in high jump with a new record of 1.28m. This record was previously held by Will Croatto, 1.27m in the 2014/15 season.

Tyler Richards (U13 boys) in 200m hurdles with a time of 38.81sec. This record was previously held by Joshua Wight, 41.86sec in the 2016/17 season.

Rebecca McKeown (U14 Girls) in triple jump with a jump of 10.25m. This record was held by Jasmine Woods, 10.20m in the 2016/17 season.

This coming week, Leongatha Little Athletics will be running program number two.

New athletes are always welcome to come and give Little Athletics a go.

Competition is run on Saturday mornings at the Leongatha velodrome at 9am.

Skill development training is held on a Thursday night at

the velodrome at 5.30pm.

A different discipline is covered every week.

The canteen will be in full swing and the coffee van will be there for anyone looking to enjoy a warm beverage.

For athletes who are interested in competing in region relays; this will be held on Saturday, November 25, at Newborough. Please register your interest with a committee member.

In form: Isla Cousins throws the discus at Determination: Beau Ransom clears a hurThis is a fantastic opportuthe Wonthaggi Little Athletics Come and Try dle at the Come and Try Day at Wonthaggi nity for athletes to compete in a Day. Little Athletics. team environment.

Leongatha Little Athletics • Wonthaggi Little Athletics thanked its major sponsors for the ongoing support.

Young athletes try track and field

LITTLE Athletics hosted its Come and Try Day on the weekend.

Lots of young athletes came along to see how the weekly track and field sessions run.

Athletes sampled sprinting, throwing, hurdling and jumping events.

Many of the older athletes stepped in to explain rules and to help the younger athletes with their technique.

Hopefully many of those who tried out the sport will return up next week to sign up.

Registration is done on-line via the Little Athletics Victoria website and is $120 for the season, October through to March.

National title winner: Nyora’s 10 year old Olivia Westerling has won national titles in Irish dancing for three consecutive years. She is pictured with her teachers from the McAleer Irish Dance School.

Irish dancer a national star

Talented: Southern Fusion has taken many of the region’s strong netballers to the next level

NYORA’S Olivia Westerling was a su- a row. This is a first for any student at the school. in its five years of existence. Trials for 2018 begin this Sunday (October 22).

The team also won titles for U10 Four Hand, perstar at the recent National Irish DancU12 Four Hand, U12 Figure Dance and U15 ing Championship.

Eight Hand.

The 10 year old attends the McAleer Irish At the State Championship in August, the WITH its home in an aim to provide play- teams are in October and NoDance School, located in Pakenham and Bea- school won 21 titles. vember. consfield.

The students live between the shires of Car- Meeniyan, Southern Fu- ers within the South All keen netballers who sion is Gippsland’s loGippsland (and wider) Held at the Adelaide Showground, the cham- dinia, Casey, Baw Baw and South Gippsland, and would like the opportunity pionship ran from September 26 to October 1. cally based representa- region a representative to play more netball at their travel to attend classes.

Olivia was undefeated all year, and has now They train up to four days a week, as well as tive netball club, with level stage to perform highest level are invited to atwon the national title three consecutive years in manage school commitments and other activities. and develop along the tend.

Most teams will train on Netball Victoria DevelSundays at Meeniyan Stadium opment Pathway. and play on a weeknight at Next year will be its sixth Waverly Netball Centre. year of competing.

It is also a terrific avenue ON Sunday, on an absolutely beau- the best, as the Goannas pressed on, complet- and Geelong was threatening to run away with It was founded in 2012 for coaches and umpires wanttheir innings at eight down for 163 after the game. tiful day for a game of cricket, the ing by president Ben Dixon afing to move up to the next Excellent catches by Southall, Smith and 40 overs.

Gippsland Goannas Over-60’s team The lunch break was certainly a highlight of then Ross Williams all from the bowling of ter he noticed an abundance level, so please make contact of strong netballers from this welcomed its Geelong counterpart the day as the amount of food presented would Francis had the retiring batsmen returning. if this applies to you.

Eventually Geelong was nine wickets down region who previously needed have fed four teams.

Southern Fusion 2018 trial to the Sale Oval. to travel further afi eld to train Geelong started quietly with Gary Ralph for 158 runs with four overs remaining, and Carr dates at Meeniyan Stadium The pitch was in excellent condition and the and play at the next level. and Chris Carr, who have both opened the bat- and another returned batsman at the crease. ground was well grassed. are as follows; Starting out with three Cowling bowled six dot balls, Southall a Both teams were very happy with the recep- ting for the Victorian Over-60 team, facing up to Sunday, October 22 and 29 good over when another runout chance went teams in 2013, Southern Fution from the Sale Cricket Club and congratulat- the Cowling/Southall combination.

Sunday, November 5 (call sion in 2017 has multiple They reached 32 before Ralph was bowled begging and then Carr hit a four from Cowling ed Col Carmody and his team for their efforts. back only) Geelong suggested an early start, and the by Cowling, and the number three followed to win the game with just eight balls and one teams in each age group with Time: soon after. wicket remaining. six playing at Waverly Netball first ball was bowled by it at 10.30am.

U11: 9am-10am Geelong was retiring its batsmen after 25 Francis and Cowling took three wickets Centre, including two in SecFred Debono and Peter Dell opened brightly U13: 10am-12pm balls, which ensured all batsmen had a hit, and each, Debono two and Southall one, while tion One (U15 and U17). for the Goannas, with Dell retiring at 40 and U15: 12pm-2pm they had reached 86, for the loss of two wickets wicketkeeper Ian Gibson took a good leg side More than 60 local girls Debono caught for 23.

U17: 2pm-4pm catch and made a smart stumping.

The Goannas were one for 78 at the 20- at drinks. play, including some of the reOpen age—forms taken as The Goannas bowlers were regularly Thus ends the Goannas winning streak in over drinks break allowing captain Ray Smith gion’s most talented. an expression of interest and new-boy Mal Brown to each get a start. changed with Bond, Anton, Rob Francis, the VCV competition.

Some past players now Please visit www.southernPractice for the Goannas will continue at play in the Victorian Netball Kel Bond, Gordon Cowling, Ian Southall, Debono and Smith all bowling four or more fusion.com.au for more infor4.30pm at Glengarry on Wednesday and Maffra Murray Moore and another recruit in Peter overs each.

League. mation and to register.

A catch went down, a run out was missed on Friday.

Anton all made a few runs, Smith’s 22 being Try-outs for next year’s

Fusion calls for netball recruits

Geelong topple the Goannas

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thestar.com.au • Senior GCL

Leongatha opens well in GCL GIPPSLAND Cricket League got underway on Sunday with Leongatha defeating Warragul at Hallora.

The Warragul association won the toss and elected to bat but lost opener Healy early for 3.

Duncan stuck around for 20 but after he was dismissed it went from 3/49 to 7/84 thanks to some tight and talented bowling by Leongatha.

Warragul struggled to get to 100, being all out for 118.

All six of the LDCA bowlers were wicket takers; two each to Ryan Birkett, David Crowley, Shane Dole and Daniel Mock with singles to Tom

Richards and Tim Wightman.

The LDCA made a patient start to its batting but struck trouble when Mock was run out for 20 with the score on 26.

It then lost Matthew Houston for a duck and other opener Ilan Osman for 16 and it was 3/51.

Although the LDCA was still in control Eli Richards strolled to the crease and compiled a fine 47 not out to give Leongatha the win despite a few more batsmen heading into the pavilion cheaply.

Sale Maffra 145 scored a narrow four run win over Traralgon 141, Bairnsdale had the bye.

Key players: the LDCA’S Eli Richards 47 not out, Ryan Birkett 2/19 and David Crowley 2/21 were all useful in securing the first round Gippsland Cricket League win.

• Leongatha GCL Under 18’s and 16’s

Leongatha down in junior GCL LEONGATHA cricket association went down in both its junior Gippsland Cricket League fixtures on Sunday.

The Leongatha under 18’s travelled to College Oval Sale to play Sale-Maffra.

Sale Maffra won the toss and batted and got off to a solid start adding 48 for the opening partnership before Nathan Trotto bowled Kidson-Purry for 18, Rodda was caught off Trotto for 21 with the score on 60 and Hurley was bowled by Brock Hastings with the score on 75.

With the score at 3 for 75 Leongatha needed a couple of quick wickets but a 70 run partnership between Morrison 30 and Hughes 75 followed by a 53 run partnership between Hughes and Glenn 34 took the score to 5 for 198.

The next partnership of 33 between Glenn and Allman took the score to 231 before Alex Geyer took a hat trick in his last over (3 caught behinds).

Sale Maffra finished with 8 for 233 off 50 over’s.

Leongatha bowling was not helped by 8 no balls and 12 wides Wicket takers were Nathan Trotto 3 for 46 off 10 over’s, Alex Geyer 3 for 22 off 4 over’s with one wicket to Ben Perry and Brock Hastings.

Leongatha set about the chase after lunch losing Jye Celebrine lbw for 2 with the score on 10, Cam Olden 24 and Jacob Beckwith 39 added 33 when Cam Olden was bowled, Jacob Beckwith and Ben Perry added 30 before Perry was caught for 14.

Wickets continued to fall with only Alex Geyer getting 20, Koby Brann bowled for 8, Daniel O’Keefe run out for 0, Elijah Cousins bowled for 5, Brett Thorson caught for 12, Nathan Trotto caught for 2 and Brock Hastings not out 1; all out 147 off 43.1 overs.

There were a lot of starts but no batsmen capitalised to make a large score with Jacob Beckwith and Cam Olden the pick of the batsmen.

It will have to tighten its bowling (no excuses for

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 3 - October 21 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

OMK Korumburra Glen Alvie Kilcunda Bass

I Turf Scorpion 1 Cowes W Turf

G. Wightman G. Laird J. Curry T. Rogers

Grade A2 Nerrena Foster Koon L/RSL Imperials

v v v v

Poowong Loch MDU Won Miners Bye

L Turf FGC Koon

G. Goss L. White A. Stride

Grade B1 OMK MDU Won Club Kilcunda Bass

v v v v

Nerrena Town Phillip Island Koon L/RSL

Outtrim Meen McMahon Bass 1

A. Jordan N. Grabham G. Stabb M. Heenan

Grade B2 Korumburra Poowong Loch Glen Alvie Won Miners

v v v v

Foster Inverloch Imperials Bye

Kor Rec Loch G Alvie

I. Richards N. Barnes I. Thomas

Grade C1 OMK Nerrena Inverloch MDU

v v v v

Phillip Island Town Korumburra Won Club

Digger Pk Nerrena Inv Rec Dumbalk

J. Schelling K. Scrimshaw L. O’Brien A. Lester

Grade C2 Town Korumburra Phillip Island Won Club Poowong Loch

v v v v v

Glen Alvie OMK Kilcunda Bass Koon L/RSL Bye

Scorpion 2 Kor SC Rhyll Won SC

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Grade A1 Inverloch Town Phillip Island Won Club

front foot no balls if you train properly) and also work harder when batting and try and turn things around against Traralgon next Sunday in Leongatha Turf or East Campus.

Under 16’s The Under 16’s travelled to Yallourn North to take on Central Gippsland. Leongatha won the toss and sent Central into bat, Clymo 7 was lbw to Evan Allaway with the score on 15, Meenakshi 10 added 24 with Connolly 60 not out before Ben McRae had Meenakshi caught.

A 56 run partnership for the third wicket was probably the difference in the result with the score then 3 for 95. Central Gippsland, despite losing wickets, edged the score up to 9 for 159 with the last partnership 18; Central 9 for 159 off 50 overs; this was helped by 46 sundries (including 37 wides and 6 no balls).

Wicket takers Evan Allaway two, Rohan Slade two with single wickets to Joel Brann, Ben McRae, and Jai Hull with two run outs.

Leongatha batted after the break with Aaron Bardwell 24 and Rohan Slade 3 opening the batting, Slade was bowled with the score on 8, Bardwell and Joshua Schultz 10 added 40 when Schultz was caught with Bardwell following quickly, caught with the score on 52.

Ethan Lamers following lbw for 1 the score was 4 for 55. Darcy Hume 5 joined Joel Brann 21 and they added 18 when Hume was caught, Brann followed with the score on 6 for 78 then Jai Hull was caught for 1 Josh Williams run out for 2 and Evan Allaway bowled without scoring. Ben McRae was the last man out caught for 10 adding 16 for the last wicket with Will Speed not out 5; all out 102 off 39.2 overs.

Disappointing batting, failing to bat out the 50 overs and poor bowling with so many sundries led to a poor performance by the Under 16’s.The Under 16’s take on Sale Maffra at Korumburra this week and will need a solid lift in their concentration, batting and bowling, to turn it around, they have the ability to do this.

U16 GCL team: back left to right, Evan Allaway, Josh Williams, Ben McRae, Will Speed, Jai Hull, front left to right, Ethan Lamers, Joel Brann, Rohan Slade, Josh Schulz, Darcy Hume. Absent Aaron Bardwell

GCL cricket: the Leongatha and District Cricket Association Under 18 team from left back row Koby Brann, Jakob Beckwith, Cam Olden, Nath Trotto, Brett Thorson, Jye Celebrine, Alex Geyer and front Daniel O’Keefe, Ben Perry, Hastings and Eli Cousins took on Sale Maffra at Sale College on Sunday.

• LDCA C Grade cricket

Korumburra cleans up C Grade ALL four of LDCA’s C Grade Division One games were played in round two on Saturday.

Korumburra’s C1 team gave Town a hiding when all players were dismissed for 18, including seven ducks.

Town batted first and John Pouw made nine of the runs, hitting the boundary once.

With Korumburra’s Aaron Brinksma hitting 50, hitting the boundary three times and over it twice for 6’s and Thomas Jenkin hitting another 26 Korumburra finished with 2/92 over Town’s disappointing 18.

Nerrena C1 proudly took a high win against 9/115 to Inverloch 6/106.

The Scorpion’s opener Warren Stewart hit 77 not out, hitting the boundary seven times.

Eight Red Caps players made runs with Michael Collins making 29 runs and taking two wickets.

OMK’s C1 4/71 took out a solid victory against MDU’s 46.

Individual player’s runs were looking low for OMK, but added up in the end.

The highest was 19, by Adam Busana, also making two catches during the game.

OMK’s George Lomagno took three wickets.

Wonthaggi Workmens C1’s 4/129 accounted for Phillip Island’s 8/124.

Wonthaggi’s Paul Hammer top scored making 37 runs respectively not out and close behind him was Jaxon Wade, making 36 runs.

Nicholas Dobbie claimed four wickets.

In C Grade C2, Wonthaggi Workmens had a bye and Town forfeited, OMK getting the points.

New oval: OMK’s C1 side had its first hitout on the Diggers new oval at Outtrim, defeating MDU. Three games were played.

Phillip Island C2’s 2/170 took out Poowong Loch’s 3/81.

Sharks player Daniel McCausland was top scorer making 71 runs, opening batsmen John Manning was also up there making 63 runs.

Glen Alvie’s C2 defeated Koonwarra RSL, 4/158 to 8/85.

Glen Alvie’s Jarrod Newsome was the out-

standing batsmen for the match, making 41 runs and Joe Boruke claimed five wickets.

Korumburra C2’s 8/143 was a clear win over Kilcunda’s 8/121.

Korumburra batted first, and opening batsmen Robert Francis impressed making 44 runs.

Kilcunda’s Harrison Barry played well, claiming six wickets as did Gavin Crow when he made 46 runs not out.

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thestar.com.au • LDCA B Grade Division One

Workers trump MDU THE Wonthaggi Workmens’ Club claimed a seven wicket victory over MDU on Saturday.

MDU won the toss and chose to bat first.

Opening batsman Steven Arnup started the match well, accumulating 26 runs before he was caught by Mitchell Davey.

MDU top scored halfway through the batting order when Craig Hoober made 32 runs.

Ultimately, MDU finished the innings 8/120.

The Workers went in to bat and quickly showed

its dominance. Opening partnership Davey and Josh Schulz made 37 and 38 runs respectively, and Liam Sawyer top scored with 41 runs.

Schulz and Sawyer were not out when the Workers took the victory.

Davey was bowled by Arnup.

The Workers ended the day with 1/124.

Nerrena’s Ashley Harrison starred in the match against Koonwarra/LRSL, securing the win.

The Red Caps took to the field first after the Cougars won the toss.

Batsman Jake Rockall

Top bowler: Nerrena’s Adam Trotto put the pressure on Koonwarra/LRSL, taking 3/24.

opened the innings well with 29 runs, but the top score was 54 runs made

by Jack Stockdale halfway through.

Nerrena bowler Adam Trotto made the task difficult for the opposing batsman, taking 3/24.

Koonwarra/LRSL closed its innings with 9/146.

Harrison opened the innings for Nerrena and made a whopping 70 runs.

Koonwarra/LRSL’s Dylan Clark, James Rushton and Kevin Thorne attempted to slow Nerrena’s run by taking out a wicket each, but Nerrena had the win with a final score of 4/171.

OMK outplayed Kilcunda Bass during its weekend clash.

Going into bat first, OMK’s Luke Jones opened with 48 runs.

The innings was closed on a high note with Noel Creed and Nicholas Besley making 47 and 32 runs respectively.

Kilcunda Bass’ Rohan Duff took 2/35 and Shaun Tapscott took 2/22.

OMK finished its innings 7/186.

Kilcunda Bass’ made a steady start and could not gain the momentum to catch up. Tapscott made 21 runs part way through the innings and Chris Elliott top scored with 22 runs towards the end.

Justin Greenwood (2/12) and Thomas Eustace (2/21) ended Kilcunda Bass’ chances.

Kilcunda Bass fin-

ished the match 9/99.

Finishing its innings after 23.5 overs cost Town the match against Phillip Island.

Batting first, Town made a strong start with Ashley Hickey and Jareth Hume making 41 and 24 runs respectively.

Hickey was not out at the end of the innings.

However, Phillip Island made sure little else happened throughout the innings with Clint Wilson taking 5/3 and Mathew Wright taking 4/30.

Town was all out for 89.

Phillip Island quickly chased down the total with Connor Epifano top scoring with 38 runs.

Wickets were claimed

by Town bowlers Warren Turner, Marcus Kreutzberger and Tim Cashin.

Phillip Island won the match with 3/95.

Division 1

OMK d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings OMK L. Jones c&b. S. Tapscott ... 48 E. Lamers c. D. Bettles b. R. Duff ......................... 7 R. White c. Z. Crow b. R. Duff ....................... 14 J. Lamers c. D. Bettles b. H. Grace ..................... 21 T. Eustace c. D. Bettles b. S. Tapscott .................... 2 N. Creed b. R. Duff ............ 47 J. Paterson c. M. Khan b. D. Bettles.................... 32 J. Greenwood n.o. ................ 3 N. Besley n.o. ....................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total .......................7/186 (cc) Bowling: D. Bettles 1/26, R. Duff 2/35, R. Duff 1/26, C. Elliott 0/34, S. Tapscott 2/22, H. Grace 1/36.

1st innings Kilcunda Bass R. Gardiner c. T. Eustace b. N. Besley ...................... 8 B. Joseph c. E. Lamers b. R. White ..................... 11 H. Grace c. J. Lamers

b. J. Paterson .................... 1 M. Khan c. J. Greenwood b. N. Auddino ................. 16 S. Tapscott c&b. T. Eustace .............. 21 R. Duff b. J. Greenwood ...... 3 Z. Crow c. E. Lamers b. J. Greenwood ............... 4 C. Elliott n.o. ...................... 22 D. Bettles b. T. Eustace ........ 2 R. Duff lbw. b. L. Jones ....... 1 K. Duff n.o. .......................... 1 Extras .................................. 9 Total .........................9/99 (cc) Bowling: R. White 1/17, N. Besley 1/16, N. Auddino 1/13, J. Paterson 1/12, J. Greenwood 2/12, T. Eustace 2/21, J. Lamers 0/4, L. Jones 1/1.

WON CLUB d MDU 1st innings MDU S. Arnup c. M. Davey b. K. McLean ................. 26 D. Thomas c. K. McLean b. D. Herbert .................... 6 B. Good b. W. Speed ............ 4 M. Le Page lbw. b. K. McLean ................... 6 C. Hoober c. J. Brann b. L. McLean .................. 32 W. Prosser lbw. b. L. McLean .................. 15 M. Olden b. J. Brann ............ 4 T. Zukovskis lbw. b. J. Brann ........................ 0 J. McEwan n.o...................... 6 M. Hoober n.o. ..................... 1 Extras ................................ 20 Total .......................8/120 (cc) Bowling: D. Herbert 1/15, K. Dudley 0/3, E. Dempsey 0/15, K. McLean 2/35, W. Speed 1/7, J. Brann 2/19, L. McLean 2/17.

1st innings Won Club M. Davey c. T. Zukovskis b. S. Arnup ..................... 37 J. Schulz n.o. ...................... 38 L. Sawyer n.o. .................... 41 Extras .................................. 8 Total .............................. 1/124 Bowling: M. Olden 0/29, C. Cary 0/12, C. Hoober 0/11, B. Good 0/34, S. Arnup 1/24, M. Hoober 0/7, M. Le Page 0/5.

NERRENA d KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Koon L/RSL J. Rockall c. H. Funnell b. N. Battersby ............... 29 M. Wilson c. N. Battersby b. A. Trotto ..................... 18 D. Baker c. H. Funnell

Good start: Koonwarra/LRSL opening batsman Jake Rockall made an impact with 29 runs against Nerrena. Photos by Mark Drury. b. C. Dougherty .............. 16 D. Clark lbw. b. N. Battersby ................. 2 J. Stockdale b. J. Kelly ....... 54 N. Grimes b. A. Trotto ......... 7 J. Rushton b. A. Trotto ......... 2 K. Thorne c. A. Trotto b. B. Croatto ..................... 0 A. Stanley n.o....................... 5 J. Geary r.o. .......................... 1 Extras ................................ 13 Total .......................9/146 (cc) Bowling: C. Dougherty 1/32, B. Croatto 1/14, N. Battersby 2/15, A. Trotto 3/24, C. Baudinette 0/20, S. Murphy 0/14, S. Helms 0/20, J. Kelly 1/1.

1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. D. Baker b. D. Clark ...................... 70 H. Funnell c. D. Clark

b. K. Thorne ..................... 1 S. Helms lbw. b. J. Rushton................... 27 N. Battersby n.o. ................ 28 J. Kelly stp. b. D. Clark...... 27 Extras ................................ 17 Total .............................. 4/171 Bowling: A. Drury 0/31, D. Clark 1/36, J. Rushton 1/21, J. Geary 0/13, K. Thorne 1/31, J. Rockall 0/32.

PHILLIP ISLAND d TOWN 1st innings Town J. Dean lbw. b. C. Andrews .. 5 A. Hickey n.o. .................... 41 J. Hume b. C. Wilson ......... 24 R. Edwards lbw. b. C. Wilson...................... 0 T. Cashin c. b. M. Wright ..... 0 M. Kreutzberger c. b. C. Wilson...................... 0 W. Turner b. M. Wright ........ 0

L. Hickey b. C. Wilson......... 1 N. Hanily b. M. Wright ........ 0 L. Kleinert b. M. Wright ...... 4 A. Hanily c. b. C. Wilson ..... 0 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................... 89 Bowling: C. Andrews 1/22, B. Christopher 0/25, M. Wright 4/30, C. Wilson 5/3.

1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland c. L. Kleinert b. W. Turner...................... 9 C. Epifano n.o. ................... 38 B. Insall c&b. M. Kreutzberger .... 19 S. Boyack b. T. Cashin ....... 11 Extras ................................ 18 Total ................................ 3/95 Bowling: W. Turner 1/25, A. Hickey 0/7, L. Hickey 0/19, A. Hanily 0/18, M. Kreutzberger 1/12, T. Cashin 1/3.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Imperials outplay Foster THE Imperials stood victorious over Foster following Saturday’s clash.

In a bid to put its first

win for the season on the books early, Imperials batsmen Chiranjib Mondal (25 runs), Sam Vagg (49) and Troy Williams (22 runs) ensured it finished the innings

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Phillip Island..................... 24 Won Club .......................... 24 OMK.................................. 18 Inverloch ........................... 12 Korumburra ........................ 12 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 6 Glen Alvie ............................ 0 Town..................................... 0 A Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch .................. 24 Nerrena ............................. 24 Imperials ........................... 12 Koonwarra-L/RSL ........... 12 MDU .................................... 0 Foster.................................... 0 Won Miners .......................... 0 B Grade Division 1 OMK.................................. 24 Won Club .......................... 24 Phillip Island..................... 24 Nerrena ............................. 24 MDU .................................... 0 Kilcunda-Bass ...................... 0 Koonwarra L/RSL................ 0 Town..................................... 0

B Grade Division 2 Won Miners ...................... 24 Glen Alvie.......................... 12 Poowong-Loch .................. 12 Imperials ........................... 12 Korumburra ........................ 12 Inverloch .............................. 0 Foster.................................... 0 C Grade Division 1 OMK.................................. 24 Won Club .......................... 24 Korumburra ..................... 18 Nerrena ............................. 18 Phillip Island ........................ 6 MDU .................................... 6 Inverloch .............................. 0 Town..................................... 0 C Grade Division 2 Glen Alvie.......................... 24 Korumburra ..................... 24 OMK.................................. 24 Koonwarra L/RSL ........... 12 Phillip Island ...................... 12 Won Club ............................. 0 Kilcunda-Bass ...................... 0 Poowong-Loch ..................... 0 Town..................................... 0

with the winning score of 149.

Foster kept the pressure on with bowlers Daniel O’Keefe, Shaun Roffey, Andrew Starret and Jake Staley each claiming two wickets.

Starret continued his form in Foster’s innings, top scoring with 56 runs.

Daniel Britton also performed well, opening the innings with 27 runs.

However – with Imperials’ bowlers Patrick McCaughan, Kristian Gray and Jack Ballagh taking two wickets each – Foster’s run was ended with a score of 92.

Wonthaggi Miners continued winning streak after defeating Poowong Loch on Saturday.

The Miners played a quiet innings, but a 47 run stint by Jason O’Reilly pushed it over the line.

O’Rielly was bowled out by Geoff Birnie, who claimed 3/12.

The Miners ended its

innings with 8/111.

Poowong Loch was unable to compete with the score. Brian Knight top scored with 26 runs.

Miners’ bowler Wayne Chapman kept Poowong Loch out of the game by taking 4/16.

Rohan Todd and Matt Martin also claimed two wickets each.

Poowong Loch finished the day all out for 96.

Glen Alvie secured a win over Kormburra.

Batting first, Korumburra struggled to get runs on the board. Justin Cook accumulated 25 runs before he was run out.

Glen Alvie’s Ben McRae helped knock Korumburra out of the match by taking 3/13.

Korumburra was all out for 74 at the end of 34.4 overs.

Glen Alvie’s opening batsmen Stuart Lowe and Rohan Slade put Glen Alvie on the path

victory, making 12 and 16 runs respectively.

Daniel Gilbert finished it off with 18 runs and was not out at the end of the match.

Korumburra bowler Barry Kerr upped the challenge for Glen Alvie, taking 3/34.

Glen Alvie won the day 5/81.

Inverloch had the bye.

Division 2

GLEN ALVIE d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra B. Kerr c. S. Lowe b. B. Cox .......................... 6 N. Leppin b. B. Cox ............. 5 J. Richards c. S. Lowe b. B. McRae ................... 10 J. Cook r.o. ......................... 25 J. Petrie r.o............................ 1 M. Patching b. B. McRae ..... 0 E. Allaway c. W. Luke b. B. McRae ..................... 0 D. Kemp c. J. Thomas b. W. Luke ........................ 0 N. Arney lbw. b. D. Gilbert ................... 11 D. Bailey c&b. J. Thomas .. 10 H. McNeill n.o. .................... 1 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................... 74 Bowling: J. Thomas 1/14, B. Cox 2/10, W. Luke 1/18, B.

McRae 3/13, D. Gilbert 1/9, P. Roberts 0/8.

1st innings Glen Alvie S. Lowe b. D. Bailey .......... 12 R. Slade c. D. Kemp b. B. Kerr........................ 16 J. Tiziani c&b. D. Bailey...... 6 P. Roberts c. D. Kemp b. B. Kerr........................ 12 W. Luke stp. N. Leppin b. B. Kerr.......................... 7 D. Tiziani n.o........................ 7 D. Gilbert n.o. .................... 18 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................ 5/81 Bowling: M. Patching 0/7, E. Allaway 0/9, D. Bailey 2/19, H. McNeill 0/9, B. Kerr 3/34.

POOWONG LOCH def by WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners J. Aitken c&b. S. Head ......... 0 R. Todd c. B. Nicholls b. S. Head ....................... 12 J. O’Reilly b. G. Birnie ...... 47 S. Farrington c. b. T. Poynton .................... 5 W. Chapman r.o. ................. 18 J. Nelson c. T. Allen b. G. Birnie....................... 6 G. Peters lbw. b. B. Knight .. 5 M. Martin b. G. Birnie ......... 2 P. Loos n.o. ........................... 1 D. McGuirk n.o. ................... 2 Extras ................................ 13 Total ....................... 8/111 (cc) Bowling: S. Head 2/18, G. Poynton 0/19, B. Monson 0/24, T. Poynton 1/11, B. Knight 1/23, G. Birnie 3/12.

1st innings Poowong Loch T. Allen b. W. Chapman ....... 2 J. Hibbs lbw. b. W. Chapman ................. 0 B. Knight b. M. Martin ...... 26 I. Jenkins c. D. McGuirk b. M. Martin ................... 11 T. Poynton c. J. O’Reilly b. R. Todd ....................... 18 B. Hall c. S. Farrington b. G. Peters ....................... 4 B. Monson r.o....................... 8 G. Poynton c. M. Martin b. R. Todd ......................... 2 S. Head c. D. McGuirk b. W. Chapman ................. 4 B. Nicholls c. J. Aitken b. W. Chapman ................. 5 G. Birnie n.o......................... 0 Extras ................................ 16 Total ................................... 96 Bowling: R. Todd 2/17, W. Chapman 4/16, M. Martin 2/15, L. Granger 0/12, J. Nelson 0/13, G. Peters 1/12, P. Loos 0/3.

IMPERIALS d FOSTER 1st innings Imperials R. McLennan c. D. O’Keefe b...................................... 11 C. Mondal c. J. Staley b. S. Embuldeniya .......... 25 S. Vagg c. D. O’Keefe b. S. Roffey .................... 49 T. Williams lbw. b. A. Starret .................... 22 K. Materia lbw. b. A. Starret ...................... 2 A. Meyer c. J. Staley b. S. Roffey ...................... 6 K. Gray b. J. Staley .............. 0

M. McGrath b. D. O’Keefe .. 1 P. McCaughan c. D. Britton b. J. Staley ...................... 11 J. Ballagh lbw. b. D. O’Keefe ................... 2 J. Forrester n.o...................... 0 Extras ................................ 20 Total ................................. 149 Bowling: D. O’Keefe 2/23, J. Pilkington 1/21, S. Roffey 2/24, G. Tanner 0/12, S. Embuldeniya 1/24, A. Starrett 2/36, J. Staley 2/3.

1st innings Foster D. Britton c. T. Williams b. J. Forrester.................... 8 D. O’Keefe c. A. Meyer b. R. McLennan................ 8 J. Pilkington b. P. McCaughan .............. 8 W. Davy c. M. McGrath b. J. Ballagh...................... 2 R. Dower n.o. ..................... 15 J. Staley c. C. Mondal b. J. Ballagh...................... 3 A. Starret r.o. ...................... 15 S. Roffey c. C. Mondal b. K. Gray......................... 0 S. Embuldeniya b. K. Gray....................... 12 G. Tanner b. P. McCaughan .. 1 S. Venna c. M. McGrath b. T. Williams ................... 2 Extras ................................ 18 Total ................................... 92 Bowling: P. McCaughan 2/5, R. McLennan 1/17, K. Gray 2/9, T. Williams 1/1, J. Ballagh 2/25, J. Forrester 1/7, M. McGrath 0/22.

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Diggers and Kilcunda Bass tie match plugging away but they couldn’t unseat Donohue who went on to make 74 not out.

It all came down to the last ball, K/Bass needing two to win, one to tie; the batsmen scampering through for one but not able to get the second; scores tied OMK won the toss at 175 apiece despite K/ and batted, making 175 Bass having seven batsall out with Daniel Mock men sitting in the sheds.

In other A1 matches again amongst the runs with 69 with Jason Wil- Glen Alvie 127 batting son 23 and A Rose also first suffered another narrow loss, going down amongst the runs.

In reply Kilcunda to Inverloch 6/131.

Top scorer for Glen Bass was looking rock solid after a 104 run part- Alvie was Daniel Hales nership between M Gill with 38 and for Inverloch Amad Mujtaba 30. and Andrew Donohue.

When Gill went Inverloch’s Kit Rotthier for 65, K/Bass needed claimed 3/12 while Will about 40 runs from five Rankin snared 3/21.

Korumburra 97 in overs but with plenty of wickets in hand it looked reply was no match for Wonthaggi Club’s 8/184. theirs for the taking.

But the Diggers had David Britt’s 60 and other ideas and kept James Sherrin’s 48 led

AN exciting tied result in A1 cricket was one of the highlights on round two with sunny conditions making it an ideal day for the second one-dayer of the season.

the charge for Club in batting while the bowling was equally as impressive with Zane McDermid taking 5/22 and Mark McCall 4/31.

Town 132 batting first after winning the toss at Scorpion Park went down to Phillip Island 4/137 in reply.

The Scorpion bats started well enough with an opening of 51 between Matt Davies, 37, and Jack Hume 23.

Despite a 29 later by Josh Schelling Town’s innings struggled to just 132. Keerthisinghe toiled well claiming 3/27 with Brown taking 3/16.

The Island then batted with Eli Richards making 25 before being run out. The sealer though was Jona Watt’s 39 not out with five fours and a six being entertaining for the crowd.

GLEN ALVIE def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Glen Alvie J. Smith c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier.................... 2 M. Heeps lbw. b. L. Rankin.................... 10 A. Hamilton c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier.................... 1 J. Glen c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier.................... 1 P. Palmer stp. W. Taberner b. T. McQualter .............. 13 D. Diwell c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin.................... 11 D. Hales c. W. Taberner b. L. Anderson ................ 38 S. Watson b. W. Rankin........ 5 J. Hales c&b. W. Rankin .... 12 T. Smith b. W. Rankin .......... 0 J. Minahan n.o. ................... 10 Extras ................................ 24 Total ................................. 127 Bowling: K. Rotthier 3/12, L. Anderson 1/23, L. Rankin 2/25, T. McQualter 1/18, W. Rankin 3/21, E. Cousins 0/7, J. Courtenay 0/17.

1st innings Inverloch B. Debono c. J. Minahan b. J. Hales ....................... 13 K. Rotthier b. J. Smith ....... 29 N. Brayley r.o. .................... 16 T. McQualter c. S. Watson b. T. Smith ...................... 12 W. Taberner c. D. Hales b. T. Smith ........................ 5

W. Rankin b. J. Glen .......... 13 A. Mutjaba n.o. .................. 30 L. Rankin n.o........................ 1 Extras ................................ 12 Total .......................6/131 (cc) Bowling: D. Hales 0/27, D. Diwell 0/7, J. Hales 1/24, J. Smith 1/20, T. Smith 2/22, J. Glen 1/25.

KILCUNDA BASS tied OMK 1st innings OMK D. Mock c&b. J. Hewison.. 69 T. Wyatt c. C. Davidson b. M. Gill .......................... 3 J. Wilson lbw. b. C. Davidson................ 23 J. Van Rooye b. A. Donohue .................. 0 A. Miller c. M. Gill b. D. Blackney................ 12 D. Lloyd r.o. ......................... 1 A. Rose c. J. Rosenow b. A. Donohue ................ 24 C. Honeyman r.o. ................. 2 J. Cochrane b. M. Gill ........ 12 N. Cant lbw. b. C. Peckett .... 7 P. Dell n.o. ............................ 4 Extras ................................ 18 Total ................................. 175 Bowling: M. Gill 2/32, J. Hewison 1/33, A. Donohue 2/14, C. Davidson 1/21, D. Blackney 1/23, J. Mahood 0/14, C. Peckett 1/17, A. McBride 0/15.

1st innings Kilcunda Bass A. Larcombe c&b. N. Cant .................. 20 M. Gill c. D. Lloyd b. D. Mock ..................... 65 A. Donohue n.o. ................. 74 J. Hewison n.o. ................... 13 Extras .................................. 3 Total .......................2/175 (cc) Bowling: J. Cochrane 0/16, P. Dell 0/26, N. Cant 1/34, C. Honeyman 0/26, D. Mock 1/45, J. Wilson 0/28.

KORUMBURRA def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club D. Britt c. S. Checkley b. I. Osman ..................... 60 S. Huitema c. I. Osman b. T. Richards ................... 4 M. Thomas c. T. Richards b. B. Checkley .................. 8 R. Thomas c. K. Rigby b. S. Dole.......................... 1 J. Sheerin b. S. Dole ........... 48 J. Sherrin c. A. Balfour b. K. Rigby ..................... 15 D. Turton c. A. Balfour b. K. Rigby ..................... 10 M. McCall n.o. ..................... 9 R. Birkett c. I. Osman b. T. Richards ................... 8 A. Geyer n.o. ........................ 6 Extras ................................ 15 Total .......................8/184 (cc) Bowling: D. Wyhoon

0/34, T. Richards 2/22, S. Dole 2/31, S. Checkley 1/47, K. Rigby 2/30, I. Osman 1/17.

1st innings Korumburra I. Osman c. J. Sheerin b. M. McCall .................. 10 K. Rigby c. S. Huitema b. Z. Macdermid............. 26 M. Houston c. M. Thomas b. M. McCall .................. 28 S. Dole c. D. Turton b. Z. Macdermid............. 12 J. Celebrine lbw. b. Z. Macdermid............... 0 T. Richards c. J. Sheerin b. M. McCall .................... 0 S. Checkley c. J. Sheerin b. M. McCall .................... 0 D. Wyhoon c. S. Huitema b. Z. Macdermid............... 2 D. Scott c. D. Turton b. Z. Macdermid............... 4 A. Balfour c. D. Britt b. J. Sheerin ...................... 5 P. Dunlevie n.o. .................... 3 Extras .................................. 8 Total ................................... 97 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/17, R. Birkett 0/20, M. McCall 4/31, Z. Macdermid 5/22, A. Geyer 0/4, J. Sheerin 1/2.

TOWN def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Town M. Davies c. J. Asbury b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 37

J. Hume b. S. Kirton........... 23 M. Weerasinghe Silva b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 12 M. Smith b. M. Dennerley ... 0 J. Richardson b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 0 J. Schelling b. Z. Brown..... 29 N. Hodges r.o. ...................... 0 R. McLennan lbw. b. Z. Brown .................... 18 D. Hume r.o. ......................... 1 S. Clark n.o. ......................... 2 D. Goss c. C. Keerthisinghe b. Z. Brown ...................... 0 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................. 132 Bowling: S. Kirton 1/18, G. Odgers 0/22, C. Keerthisinghe 3/27, M. Dennerly 1/22, J. Watts 0/25, Z. Brown 3/16.

1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards r.o. ................... 25 M. Dennerley b. R. McLennan.............. 15 C. Keerthisinghe c. J. Hume b. M. Weerasinghe Silva .. 6 J. Watts n.o. ........................ 39 G. Selby b. D. Hume .......... 12 B. Johnston n.o..................... 3 Extras ................................ 37 Total .............................. 4/137 Bowling: S. Clark 0/28, R. McLennan 1/29, M. Weerasinghe Silva 1/21, J. Richardson 0/15, J. Hume 0/25, D. Hume 1/16.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Lafferty ton spurs win for Imps Trease took 5/21. Tim Wightman 54 and Dave Baldi 37 nudged the score Nerrena’s way for the win.

In the final match Poowong Loch won big time, peeling off the 80 Lafferty opened the run target easily with no batting and smashed ten wickets down; openers 4’s and two 6’s on his way Jacob Bardwell 40 and to 102. Gary Sauvarin 21 Aaron Bardwell 37 comand Jamie Drewe 27 got bined to hit the total from the Imps to 9/210 at the just 16.2 overs at over 40 over closure. five runs an over.

Matt Martin 3/19 Earlier Miners had and Brett Thorson 3/42 made just 79 off a pedesdid well with the pill for trian 34.2 overs. Jacob MDU. In reply MDU Bardwell completed a made 154 with Matt great match by taking Martin’s 52 giving him a 4/17. great all ‘round game but Foster had the bye. not the spoils. The rest of the bats departed easily WON MINERS def by as Luke Rogers cleaned POOWONG LOCH up, taking 5/30.

1st innings Won Miners K o o n w a r r a / L e o n - B. Andrighetto b. A. Jenkins ..................... 6 gatha RSL batted first Thomas b. D. Fawcett.... 12 making 8/144 but not C. D. Loos lbw. b. A. Jenkins ... 0 enough as the Red Caps J. Andrighetto got to 7/151 with two b. M. Loader..................... 4 P. Nelson c. N. Allen overs to spare. b. S. Jenkins ................... 19 Sam Hughes stood out for the Cougars with J. Honeysett c. W. Pollock b. J. Bardwell ................... 7 64 while Nerrena’s Josh J. Rumbold n.o. .................. 14

A MARK Lafferty ton spearheaded a solid victory for Imperials over MDU on Saturday at Meeniyan.

C. Honeysett c&b. S. Jenkins ................ 4 J. Piasente c&b. J. Bardwell .............. 0 J. Loos c&b. J. Bardwell ...... 0 A. Hall c. C. Knox b. J. Bardwell ................... 4 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................... 79 Bowling: A. Jenkins 2/7, M. Loader 1/14, D. Fawcett 1/11, S. Jenkins 2/25, J. Bardwell 4/17.

1st innings Poowong Loch J. Bardwell n.o. .................. 40 A. Bardwell n.o. ................. 37 Extras .................................. 8 Total .......................0/85 (dec) Bowling: J. Loos 0/15, J. Rumbold 0/10, P. Nelson 0/21, J. Honeysett 0/12, J. Piasente 0/23, A. Hall 0/4.

MDU def by IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin lbw. b. M. Cantwell................ 21 M. Lafferty c. N. Eddy b. B. Thorson................ 102 R. Higgins b. M. Cantwell ... 0 J. Drewe c. T. Sinclair b. M. Martin ................... 27 J. Ginnane c. C. Harris b. M. Martin ................... 10 L. Rogers lbw. b. B. Thorson.................... 3 T. Sauvarin b. B. Thomas ..... 0 D. Ginnane b. M. Martin...... 6 L. Wright b. N. Eddy ............ 0 D. Crawley n.o. .................... 5 Z. Price n.o. .......................... 0 Extras ................................ 36

Total .......................9/210 (cc) Bowling: D. Matthews 0/32, T. Harris 0/26, C. Haris 0/38, M. Cantwell 2/21, B. Thorson 3/42, N. Eddy 1/23, M. Martin 3/19.

1st innings MDU M. Olden c. T. Sauvarin b. M. Lafferty ................. 16 M. Martin c. J. Ginnane b. Z. Price ....................... 52 D. Mathews b. Z. Price ...... 11 T. Harris c. T. Sauvarin b. L. Rogers ...................... 8 G. Webster c. M. Lafferty b. L. Rogers ...................... 4 N. Eddy c&b. D. Crawley .... 9 C. Olden c. D. Ginnane b. L. Rogers ...................... 9 C. Harris r.o. ......................... 6 M. Cantwell c. Z. Price b. L. Rogers ...................... 2 T. Sinclair n.o. ...................... 8 B. Thorson c. T. Sauvarin b. L. Rogers ...................... 6 Extras ................................ 23 Total ................................. 154 Bowling: J. Ginnane 0/15, L. Wright 0/30, Z. Price 2/25, M. Lafferty 1/33, L. Rogers 5/30, D. Crawley 1/12.

KOONWARRA L/RSL def by NERRENA 1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Davison b. J. Trease......... 2 S. Parker b. J. Trease ............ 2 B. Perry r.o. ........................ 22 S. Hughes c. N. Trotto b. J. Trease...................... 64 J. Hughes c. D. Trotman b. T. Wightman ............... 26

C. McPhee b. J. Trease ......... 0 B. Hastings r.o. ..................... 7 J. Hastings b. J. Trease ......... 0 T. Elliott n.o. ........................ 6 J. Pickersgill n.o. .................. 1 Extras ................................ 13 Total .......................8/144 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 5/21, Z. Trease 0/16, J. Hoy 0/16, T. Wightman 1/25, N. Trotto 0/28, D. Symmons 0/17, P. Matheson 0/19.

1st innings Nerrena D. Symmons c&b. T. Elliott................... 0 D. Baldi c. B. Hastings b. J. Hastings .................. 37 J. Beckwith r.o...................... 0 T. Wightman c. B. Davison b. C. McPhee .................. 54 J. Hoy b. J. Pickersgill ......... 7 D. Trotman n.o. .................. 16 P. Matheson lbw. b. C. McPhee .................... 1 C. Salmon c. J. Hughes b. T. Elliott ....................... 5 Z. Trease n.o......................... 4 Extras ................................ 27 Total .............................. 7/151 Bowling: T. Elliott 2/23, N. Arnup 0/14, J. Hastings 1/31, B. Hastings 0/16, B. Perry 0/19, C. McPhee 2/35, J. Pickersgill 1/8.

Determined: Paul Matheson charges in for Nerrena against Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL.

Fifth group one winner celebrated FOR Leongatha’s Terry Ginnane and former local Mick Johnston the choice was flying in to Sydney for The Everest or travelling to Caulfield for the running of the Group One Toorak Handicap.

Cup thrill: we just won the Toorak Handicap!

Noah Johnston holds the Group One trophy after Tosen Stardom won Saturday’s Group One Toorak Handicap at Caulfield for partowners Mick Johnston and Terry Ginnane.

Noah is the son of Mick and Alise Johnston.

For the duo are part-owners of Brave Smash, contesting the richest race in Australia The Everest, and Tosen Stardom, which was lining up in the Toorak Handicap.

In the end Terry went to Royal Randwick and Mick and wife Alise headed to Caulfield.

Both days proved very successful with Brave Smash placing third in The Everest and Tosen Stardom flashing down the outside to score an easy win and hitting its best form.

Brave Smash gave owners Australian Bloodstock a huge thrill when he made a charge after Redzel halfway down the straight.

“I thought for a few strides there Brave Smash was a big chance,’’ said Jamie Lovett of Australian Bloodstock. “He is a very, very good horse and to run third in the Everest is tre-

mendous. But full credit to the winner, Redzel, and isn’t it a good story.

Of Tosen Stardom’s win trainer Darren Weir said “it’s such a relief because this horse has everything it takes to be one of the great stallions, he’s got the pedigree, the ability and now he’s got his group one.”

Johnston and Ginnane have about a one twelfth share in each horse through Australian Bloodstock and it is the pairs fifth group one win with three horses Tosen Stardom, Palentino and Humidor. Johnston has enjoyed further success with champion horse Dissident.

There are still more thrills to follow as this Saturday Humidor lines up in the Caulfield Cup and is second favourite for the event. A victory here would rival the win in the Australian Cup with Palentino saluting, Ginnane told The Star.

While for Tosen Stardom a run in the Cox Plate against Winx would be considered but more likely it will be the Cantala Stakes on Derby Day instead.

Third not bad: third place in The Everest claimed more prizemoney ($800,000) for Brave Smash than Tosen Stardom winning the Toorak Handicap. Bringing Brave Smash back to scale is jockey Jamie Spencer.

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Beau Vernon exits Parrots on a high

By Tony Giles HAVING guided the Leongatha senior football team to the 2017 premiership and two grand finals in 2016 and 2015, Beau Vernon is stepping down from the coaching role.

Speaking to The Star on Monday, Beau said he would have loved to have coached the Parrots in 2018 but family commitments and the long travel distances have influenced his decision.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey at Leongatha; it certainly had its ups and downs on the field, but I had a great group of players to coach and the culture we were able to develop in the club has been terrific too,” Beau said.

Talking about the moment the final siren sounded on grand final day and that one point victory, Beau said a whole raft of emotions came all at once.

“After the siren I couldn’t talk, an amazing feeling just hit me; relief, joy, excitement, pride, a mix of raw emotions. People came up with tears in their eyes, they have real love for this club.”

His coaching effort is even more remarkable when you consider Vernon had never coached before and he guided the Parrots to the top of the ladder for three successive seasons.

In three seasons of coaching Le-

ongatha Vernon’s record stands at 61 games coaching for 53 wins and eight losses; a strike rate of nearly 87 percent.

Despite the disappointments of 2015 and 2016 Vernon decided to stick around for a third season despite the birth of his and wife Lucy’s child Layla early in 2016.

Beau said with daughter Layla, aged one and a half, another baby due in January, the focus for 2018 will be on family.

“Lucy wants to get back into playing football too and intends to have a run with the Bass Coast Breakers,” he said.

“I have just finished a Bachelor of Business at RMIT and will be looking at my employment opportunities as well.”

He will also continue with his many speaking engagements providing motivation to his many and varied audiences.

Beau said it was a huge year as not only did Leongatha break through but his favourite team Richmond saluted as well.

“What odds would I have got at the start of the season, Richmond and Leongatha winning the flag in one year,” he laughed.

The Leongatha Football Netball Club (LFNC) announced the decision to its members on Saturday, Beau told the club on Wednesday and said it was the hardest decision he has ever had to make.

The journey that the LFNC and

Beau have been on has been an incredible one; from the lows of Beau’s crippling injury against Wonthaggi on June 23, 2012 to the long rehabilitation and finally to the amazing decision to take on the coaching role from 2015. It culminated in a fantastic grand final one point win over Maffra in September 2017 that held raw emotion for all players, supporters and volunteers involved.

The club thanked Beau, his wife Lucy and parents Kerrie and Darryl for their unwavering commitment to the club during this period.

“The Leongatha football netball club wishes Beau, Lucy and the family all the best in the next phase of their lives and we can’t wait to get together for the first reunion of this incredible premiership,” club president Mal Mackie said.

Beau will travel with the players to the Gold Coast for a football trip soon but expects to have another catch up with the players before Christmas.

“I’ll certainly be keeping my eye on the club and will never forget my time at the club.”

Leongatha is this week advertising for playing and non-playing coaches for the club.

Pinnacle of success: outgoing Leongatha coach Beau Vernon, pictured right, with his brother Zac shortly after receiving the 2017 premiership cup.

Moto GP just around the corner THE 2017 motorcycle racing season is nearing the business end which means the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island is this weekend.

Great tribute: the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) in consultation with the Sheene family developed the concept of honouring motorcycle champion Barry Sheene with a Tribute Ride from Bairnsdale to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix each year. The Tribute Ride finishes with a lap of the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. The ride departs on Thursday, October 19 from Main Street, Bairnsdale at 8.30am.

Bright future: Bass Coast Shire Council and Australian Grand Prix Corporation recently signed a MOU securing the MotoGP in Phillip Island for the next 10 years. Pictured from left, CEO of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Corporation Andrew Westacott, Bass Coast Shire mayor Pamela Rothfield and Deputy CEO of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Corporation Ashley Davies.

This is the biggest sporting event in regional Victoria and the economic benefit it brings to Bass Coast Shire is in excess of $30 million.

Phillip Island has successfully hosted the Australian Moto GP for the last 20 years and Bass Coast Shire Council recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation which secures this event on Phillip Island for the next 10 years.

A community day will be held on Friday, October 20, where Bass Coast residents can gain free general admission.

Residents can receive their free pass by presenting proof of residency at gate one ticket box on either Thursday, October 19 or Friday, October 20.

Cowes will come to life during the Moto GP with free entertainment activities over the extended weekend.

The bottom part of Thompson Avenue will become a licensed festival zone on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

In addition, the Classic on Cowes vintage motorcycle display will be staged on the Esplanade.

Bass Coast Shire mayor, Cr Pamela Rothfield encourages residents to get on board with the event and activities.

“There are many free and family friendly activities happening over the weekend, and I encourage the community to come out and be a part of the fun,” Cr Rothfield said.

“The warm welcome visitors experience and buzzing atmosphere in Cowes is a big part of the total experience the event creates.”

The free activities kick off on Thursday when the community can come out and welcome an anticipated 500 riders as part of the 15th annual Barry Sheene Ride.

The ride from Bairnsdale to Cowes will pass through Wonthaggi at around 12.45pm and stop in at San Remo at approximately 1.30pm.

After a day at the track, there will be live entertainment at the main stage in Cowes, and extended outdoor incensed area.

The activities begin early on Saturday with the Classic on Cowes vintage motorcycle display from 9am.

At 11.30am expect almost 2000 motorcycles to converge on Cowes as the final stage of the Cranbourne GP Run. The Cowes main stage will have live entertainment for much of the day with Braxton Hicks band at 11.30am, Bern Carroll at 6pm and an Aussie/DC tribute band headlining at 9pm.

On the final day, race day, the Cowes main stage will stay alive with a DJ at 6pm followed by a 7pm replay of the 2017 MotoGP race and a the final band, Smashenator at 8pm.

From Friday to Sunday Gap Road south of Back Beach Road will be closed to traffic, and Gap Road north of Back Beach Road will have restricted access from Ventnor Beach Road between 7.30am and 7.30pm.

Gap Road residents will have access via Phillip Island Road at all times.

On Sunday, Back Beach Road will operate as one way (circuit bound) from Beachcomber Avenue between 8am and midday. Later in the day, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, the one way will change direction, operating from the circuit to Phillip Island Road, Melbourne bound.

The blue line will be in operation on Phillip Island Road between Back Beach Road and the Bass Highway merge on Sunday, 22 October from 3pm to 7pm.

For further details on all of the events and activities, visit basscoast.ivc.gov.au/events or pick up a copy of the community information brochure from any Council customer service or information centres.

Phillip Island and Bass Coast will become very busy before and over the Grand Prix weekend, with an expected 80,000 to 90,000 visitors.

To cope with the influx of visitors and traffic, a significant traffic management plan will be in place to minimise the disruption to the community.

VicRoads Director Eastern Region, Scott Lawrence said every effort has been made to prepare the roads in readiness for large crowds that will start arriving from later this week.

“Each year we welcome thousands of visitors to our region for the MotoGP event,” he said.

“Part of the great tradition of the MotoGP is the large number of motorcyclists who ride to the circuit either on their own or as part of an organised group.

“We are asking locals to pay particular attention to the additional maintenance crews and motorcyclists on the roads leading up to the GP.” Mr Lawrence said maintenance crews have spent the past couple of weeks inspecting and repairing the main roads to Phillip Island.

“This week the focus will be on removing loose stones and other hazards from the shoulders of the roads to improve safety for motorcyclists, particularly those travelling in groups,” he said.

The Royal Australian Air Force will be conducting flying displays near the circuit over the weekend.

These displays, while thrilling to watch, can be loud and disruptive to pets.

Council encourage people to take the necessary precautions to ensure pets are safe.

They will take place at 5.25pm on Friday, 1.20pm on Saturday and 10am, 3.25pm and 3.45pm on Sunday.

For further details on all events and activities visit basscoast.ivc.gov.au/events or pick up a copy of the community information brochure from any council customer service or information centres.

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World silver for Welsh MONTHS of solid training has paid off for Korumburra’s Alex Welsh who has collected a silver medal at the ITU Paratriathlon World Cup in Sarasota, Florida, USA.

Returning home on Saturday, Welsh said he was “super happy with my race, I had some issues with my hard glove in the first run and was sitting in fourth out of T1 but passed everyone to have the race lead on the second of three laps of the bike course.”

The race was reduced to a duathlon due to the algae levels in the water but that suited Alex just fine.

The ultimate gold medallist Benjamin Lenatz from Germany got passed Alex leaving the T2 after he had a delay due to switching to a soft glove.

“He was much stronger than me in the push so I was very happy to bring it home in second behind such a great athlete.

Alex gave a huge thanks to his girlfriend Samantha Rapinett for being there with him on the trip and helping him out so much.

“Thanks to my family and friends for supporting me on this journey and thanks to Triathlon Australia for helping to make this happen and anyone else who is part of my program.

“This has been such a great trip and this is only the beginning of working towards my racing goals over the next few months,” Welsh said.

Placegetters: Alex Welsh, left, second, representing Australia wins silver, middle, gold Welsh’s facebook page has been flooded with Silver lining: Alex Welsh with his world medal winner Benjamin Lenatz of Germany, and bronze medal winner, Pier-Alberto Buc- messages of congratulations as he just now begins silver medal following presentations in coliero of Italy.

Florida. to come back to earth after a successful trip.

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