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RATES CHOKE

By Brad Lester

HIGH council rates are hurting businesses and stifling development in Leongatha and other South Gippsland towns, according to a concerned landlord.

Tony Westaway, who owns the Knight’s Garage building in Leongatha’s Bair Street, said expensive commercial rates charged by South Gippsland Shire Council were curtailing business growth.

He said commercial rates on his building had risen 47 percent since a fire damaged the site in 2010.

He said rates, combined with the rise of online shopping and greater access to transport, were restricting the growth of Leongatha’s retail sector.

“In Leongatha, South Gippsland Shire Council rates and South Gippsland Water rates policies have increased occupancy costs enormously, reducing business viability,” Mr Westaway said.

“The use of the internet and online shopping has had an impact on small retailers by making bricks and mortar based business less relevant.

“Access to and the cost of personal transport has fallen and it’s easy for consumers to travel and shop out of their locality.”

Mr Westaway called for council to be “far more supportive of the Leongatha commercial area”.

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Spicing up VCE party YEAR 12 students dressed for fun at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha on Friday, for their last day of school celebrations. Among those excited to finish were, from left, Daniel Piasente, Anna Kirk, Hayden Funnell, Eva Lindsay and Jakeb Stahl, who came as former English pop band, the Spice Girls. More photos on page 13. Other secondary colleges in South Gippsland will hold their celebrations this week.

A PROWLER has been frightening residents of Koonwarra by knocking on doors and windows late at night, and leaving homes before being spotted.

Residents in Kangaroo Rise and Manna Court have reported incidences to police in recent months.

If anyone has experienced door or window knocking late at night, they are urged to contact Meeniyan Police Station on 5664 7281.

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Burning cash $22.7 million lost to pokies in 2016-17

By Brad Lester MORE than $22.7 million was lost on poker machines in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires last financial year.

That’s $6.57 million in South Gippsland Shire and $16.12 million in Bass Coast.

The sums equate to $18,016 in South Gippsland and $44,181 in Bass Coast every day.

In Leongatha alone, more than $4.26 million was lost at two venues.

In Wonthaggi, more than $9.75 million was lost at three venues.

At Phillip Island, gamblers lost more than $6.01 million.

At June 30, 2017, there were 105 poker machines in South Gippsland Shire and 189 in Bass Coast – a total of 294.

New poker machine rules come into effect in Victoria on November 3, 2017, which will see the maximum permissible number of machines in Bass Coast Shire set at 214 and 228 in South Gippsland Shire.

The Bass Coast cap is two lower as the shire is subject to a regional cap on machine numbers to protect the community from excessive machine use.

The South Gippsland cap was increased by 21 due to population growth in the shire.

The losses are reported on the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation’s website.

Gambling is among the issues causing people to access emergency relief services at The Salvation Army in Leongatha, said the army’s lieutenant Kerry Smith.

“Gambling addiction is a serious problem in our society and causes much harm to individuals and their families,” she said.

“Individuals suffering from gambling addiction often accrue large debts and find themselves under financial stress. This is seen regularly by our financial counsellor.”

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said social, economic and health issues associated with gambling were of concern to council – and so was the sum lost.

“The challenge for council is that gambling is a legitimate and legal activity in Victoria. Today, it is an unfortunate fact of life that you can bet anywhere, anytime, on just about anything,” she said.

“While responsible gambling is about the individual who gambles and the ripple effect from gambling that impacts the wider community, council

does have a role to play in relation to influencing policy parameters to reduce the prevalence of gambling related harm in our community. This is reflected in council’s Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) Policy (2015).”

Cr Rothfield said council would rather the money being spent on poker machines be spent in other local businesses.

“Whilst gambling losses increase in the holiday period, losses are nevertheless attributed largely to our resident population, not visitors to the area,” she said.

The number of poker machines in Bass Coast Shire has reduced in the last two years from 216 to 189, but losses have increased, with Bass Coast Shire currently ranked 40 out of 70 local government areas in Victoria in losses.

South Gippsland Shire is ranked 54.

Asked about the impact of poker machines on the community, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento only wished to say the Leongatha RSL returned a lot of money to the community.

Venues have defended their offering of poker machines, saying gambling revenue goes back into funding community groups and creates employment.

Korumburra Hotel owner Troy Patterson said the hotel operates in accordance with the Gambling Regulation Act and was monitored by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation.

“We pay taxes, rates and charges to local, State and Federal governments as required,” he said.

“We are a family owned and run pub in Korumburra that employs 30 people from our community.”

The hotel supports many charities, sporting clubs and community groups in the Korumburra, Poowong, Nyora, Outtrim, Kongwak and Leongatha communities.

The Salvation Army in Leongatha is able to provide emergency relief to those struggling financially as a result of gambling, in the form of food, vouchers and if necessary, financial counselling.

To arrange an appointment call 5662 6400. Anyone seeking immediate assistance with gambling can contact Gamblers Help on 1800 858 858.

Taxation revenue raised from gaming machines goes directly into the state’s Hospitals and Charities Fund, the Mental Health Fund, alcohol and drug treatment services and the Victorian Responsible Gambling Fund.

In 2016-17, taxation revenue from gaming machines was $1070 million - 4.8 percent of the Victorian Government’s total taxation revenue in 2016-17, and 1.8 per cent of total State Government revenue.

Council may acquire Korumburra homes KORUMBURRA residents were yesterday (Monday) told their homes may be compulsorily acquired to make way for a new community hub for the town.

The hub will comprise a new library, Milpara Community House and possibly a gallery.

South Gippsland Shire Council staff doorknocked homes next to the former Birralee Children’s Centre and former Korumburra kindergarten yesterday, to advise residents they may lose their homes.

Both premises, along with the railway yards, could be the new site of the hub.

Council is seeking feedback from the community about the potential site for the Korumburra Community Hub. A council statement said three sites had been determined as suitable for the hub, each with advantages and disadvantages that can make selection challenging.

The three sites are: • the old childcare site on Victoria Street and adjoining lands; • the old kindergarten site, potentially including adjoining lands, also on Victoria Street; and • the railway yards.

Development of the Korumburra Community Hub is a priority project for council and choosing its location is the

first stage of council’s Korumburra Revitalisation Project.

Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword was pleased the first step of the project was underway.

“The development of the Korumburra Community Hub is an exciting project providing a much needed new home for the Korumburra Library, Milpara Community House and a range of other important uses,” he said.

“Identifying a site for the hub is the first step in its development and council is keen to hear from community members about where they think the hub should be built.

“The hub is a significant investment for council and where it goes, and what it contains, will have long term effects on the town centre.”

For more information on the project and to see the site locations please visit council’s website, www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/kvitalise The hub is needed to accommodate the library and potentially other facilities, such as the art gallery, that will be displaced by the construction of a new supermarket on the corner of Commercial and King streets.

Council has this week begun calling for public input into a planning permit application by Michael’s SUPA IGA to build the new supermarket.

The complex will also include a conference centre, office and liquor sales.

Learning is fun: from left, Angel and Tiala participated in classroom activities as part of the pre-prep program at Wonthaggi North Primary School on Friday morning. The program helps children prepare for the start of school in 2018 by getting to know the school and their Grade 6 buddies next year.

Community tackles gambling harm SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has partnered with Leongatha Community House and Gambler’s Help Gippsland to host a Responsible Gambling Awareness Week event this Friday, October 27.

The event will highlight how the community can take responsibility to minimise and prevent gambling related harm. Gambling harm is having a negative impact on not only individuals but the broader South Gippsland community.

Council’s social planning officer Vicki Bradley encouraged anyone interested in working towards reducing the impact of gambling on our community to attend.

“Gambling is more promoted and accessible than ever before. This is making gambling seem to be a normal part of sport and other activities, thus often making it harder for people to recognise the potential harms,” she said.

“For every one individual affected by gambling harm, another seven to 10 people are also impacted.

“This makes gambling harm a wider issue than

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just for individuals to manage. We encourage all community members to attend and discuss how this issue can be reduced in South Gippsland.”

The Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Event will be held from 10am to 2pm on Friday in Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha.

A two course hot and cold lunch will be provided with tea and coffee. To register for this free community event, contact Vicki Bradley on 5662 9200 or vicki.bradley@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Bazaar helps tackle poverty

By Jessica Anstice THE sixth Fairer World Bazaar was held at the Leongatha Uniting Church hall to help fight poverty and hardship on Saturday.

The Anti Poverty Week event was an alternative gift fair with charity stalls selling handcrafts from Asia and Africa, supporting projects that provide hope and dignity.

“People came from all over the place including people who were on holidays,” organiser Johanna Haasjes said.

“I had a few of the regulars come up to me and Caring support: from left, Sarah and Emily Ellery-Burke from Meeniyan with Tumaini for tell me this is the best we’ve ever had.”

Around 15 charities and aid organisations were Africa Gallery stallholder Cherie Smirl from Port Albert and Kaye Ellery-Burke, enjoyed the Fairer Word Bazaar held at the Leongatha Uniting Church on Saturday. represented at the fair.

Council rates choke businesses independent chair position nomiTheir directive should be nee Frances O’Brien QC, Leongatha to assist and encourage “They’ve adopted rating policies South farmer Gordon Vagg, Walkerprojects.” that weight revenue collection from ville ratepayer Barry Gilbert, Dollar South Gippsland the retail businesses with some of the farmer Frank Oostemeyer, Venus Bay deputy mayor Cr Maxine ‘highest rate in the dollar’ levies in the ratepayer Vincent Morfuni QC, former Kiel said Leongatha’s state,” he said.

Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Ralph business area planning “The excessive rating structure Gallagher and former shire president regulations were much has diminished business viability, as James Forbes of Poowong. the same as any rural evidenced by the high closure rate Cr Argento said that to reduce the town in the state. of businesses, landlord returns and level of commercial rates charged, “Of the 67 submissions property values, which will ultimately council would have to increase the received during the lead to reduced rating revenue in the amount paid by other ratepayers. public exhibition of future, unless the already high rate in • South Gippsland the budget, only one • South Gippsland “Everyone and anyone has an opinthe dollar is increased further.”

Shire Council ion of how much rates we should be respondent mentioned Mr Westaway said a previous rate Shire Council the level of commercial charging. The fact of the matter is this review by council discounted farm mayor Cr Ray deputy mayor Cr council’s ability to achieve things for rates, and even then it rates at the expense of higher rates for Argento.

Maxine Kiel. was only in passing. This the community comes back to our very commercial and vacant land owners. would suggest that it is sound financial management,” he said.

A comparison of commercial rates “It’s a balance of ensuring that the different secby The Star found South Gippsland Shire Council’s not having the sort of impact your question implies,” she told The Star. tors are rated fairly and that this council is achieving commercial rates were the highest in Gippsland.

Mayor Cr Ray Argento said the level of commer- outcomes across the shire.”

Mr Westaway said council’s planning and Cr Argento said council’s rates were comparable building practices also made it difficult for businesses cial rates charged would be a matter for council’s new Rating Strategy Steering Committee. to the 11 other similar councils across rural Victoria. to establish or expand in Leongatha.

Council will consider committee membership South Gippsland Water’s Amy Van Kuyk said “Council building and town planning departments over govern every aspect of the development at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) council meeting. Six South Gippsland Water has kept prices to a minimum process, delaying and contributing unnecessary cost positions are to be filled from the nine nominees: over the last 10 years with only a four percent real former council local laws coordinator Ian Nicho- price increase. to all projects,” he said.

“The corporation’s average bill has been the fifth “They need to realise Leongatha’s retail centre is las, former councillors David Lewis and Nigel failing - a 20 percent shop vacancy rate and growing. Hutchinson-Brooks, former vet Dr Murray Hooper, lowest in the state (2015-16),” she said.

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Drink driving fears mar Wonthaggi development BASS Coast Shire Councillor Les Larke feared approving a new development for the Miners Rest site in Wonthaggi would send dangerous messages about drink driving.

As well as a convenience store and fast food outlets, the development includes a licensed hotel, a bottle shop and a service station.

A planning permit for the development was approved by council at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday night, with only councillors Larke and Geoff Ellis showing resistance.

“This is not what Wonthaggi needs and will make a mockery of our drink driving campaigns,” Cr Larke said.

“It is akin to having a freeway service station on a local road and it is important we don’t give any encouragement to drink and drive.”

Cr Michael Whelan disagreed, saying the hotel and fuel services were separated on the site, and the hotel would have a separate entrance.

Traffic flow was a major concern for objectors. The site is on a sweeping bend and the businesses would feed traffic onto a busy main road.

There is also a sharp intersection – which connects some of the town’s schools and kindergartens – which can cause the road to become congested during peak times.

Cr Ellis shared the community’s worries.

“The traffic plan will be put into place. is dangerous. Do “This development is in an industrial zone we need five gas and will become a major employment opportustations within a nity for our young people.” kilometre of one another?” Cr Ellis said.

“I am also concerned about the number of liquor premises there are. We need to look after our people.”

Cr Clare Le Serve backed the development, saying council Dangerous messages: should encourage Bass Coast Shire Coun- progress on an otherwise derelict cil’s Cr Les Larke fears site. the Miners Rest develop“The site is ment in Wonthaggi may not appealing send unsolicited messages and it needs to be about drink driving. upgraded. There may be opportunity for more public art, which will beautify the area as you come into the town,” she said.

“The traffic is becoming busier as Wonthaggi becomes a regional centre. A traffic management

Council granted the permit, which will expire if the development is not underway after two years and completed in four years.

Sew what: Sophie Cuttriss, Vicky Bristow and Brian Ahern are the masterminds behind the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s costume department. The group officially opened its new premises at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi on Sunday. Read more on page 16.

Most requested: a concept plan for a bridge linking Leongatha’s railway site to Bair Street includes a covered bridge, a lookout and information about the town’s history. The bridge was the community’s most popular suggestion for the redevelopment of the railyards.

Rail reno steams ahead

By Jessica Anstice EXCITMENT in Leongatha is building as the railway site project advances.

The official final master plan for the future of the Leongatha railway site is in the process of being completed, after public consultation finished last Tuesday, October 17.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of planning Paul Stampton and senior strategic planning officer Chantel Lenthall met with the Leongatha Rotary Club recently to discuss the club’s proposal for a traffic school on the site, in the vicinity of the former railway station.

The site could be gated and opened for bookings, as well as possibly during the day subject to an appropriate manager for the facility being found.

“It looks like we’ve got some space for that.

We were just trying to figure out where it’ll fit at the moment and once we’ve done that, it’ll go back to council,” Mr Stampton said.

There will be a proposal to reinstate the footbridge from the railway site to Bair Street with a ramp, a lookout and information about the town’s history.

The proposal master plan also includes an extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail from its current start at Horticultural Park in Leongatha into the site, connecting with the station and existing path from Roughead Street.

“We’re looking to build another bridge over the Strzelecki Highway. That way people can safely get over the highway and continue to Korumburra on the rail trail which is another project,” Ms Lenthall said.

A new fenced playground and covered barbecue area will replace Horticultural Park.

“The Horticultural Park will be taken away and the main playground will be here. We’re trying to make it easier for people to stop in town, go to the supermarket and play on the playground,” Ms Lenthall said.

A large grassed performance/market space, fitness equipment, a permanent stage and more car parking also feature in the proposal.

The proposal will be presented at a council meeting on December 20.

The official proposed master plan will be available for public viewing two weeks before the meeting.

Moving forward: South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of planning Paul Stampton and senior strategic planning officer Chantel Lenthall are putting together the official Leongatha railway site master plan before taking it to council on December 20.

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Trash and treasure at Chairo CHAIRO Christian School held a successful market and boot sale at its Leongatha campus on Saturday.

Despite occasional rain, the event was a huge

hit.

The school’s goal was to promote the reuse and recycling of resources, and to ensure resources do not end up in landfill before their time.

The sale offered many preloved and recycled goods, and free activities for children including face painting, jumping castle, popcorn and fairy floss.

Right, Great sale: Vince and Laura Brennan from Leongatha enjoyed the opportunity to sell goods at Chairo Christian School’s market and boot sale in Leongatha on Saturday.

Amazing sounds: Wonthaggi Citizens Band presented a stunning annual variety concert at the Wonthaggi Union Arts Centre on Saturday night. Photo: Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi.

Wonthaggi Citizens Band shows talent WONTHAGGI Citizens Band staged its annual variety concert on Saturday night.

Held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts centre, many guests enjoyed the wonderful performance put on by the band and the Newhaven College Boys’ Vocal Group.

“The night was absolutely fantastic. We had an almost capacity audience which was great,” musical director Craig Marinus said.

“It was a night full of energy and the band played absolutely fantastic. It was one of best performances we’ve done.

“It was overall a hugely successful night. Lots of people congratulated me after saying it was one of the best ones yet which is fantastic to hear.”

The band performed a full repertoire from the Royal South Street State Championships and the theme songs from many well known films, including Rocky and Batman.

The feature of the night was an emotional tribute to the Wonthaggi miners who died when shaft number 20 blew up.

Band members wore miners’ hats with lights while performing alongside a tribute video.

Successful event: organisers of the Leon- Pretty flowers: Elly-May Dunn and Chloe The Wonthaggi Citizens Band is already plan- gatha Chairo Christian School market and Giliam from Leongatha loved having their ning its next concert, so stay tuned.

boot sale, principal Anthony Collier and faces painted at the Leongatha Chairo deputy principal Christine Hibma, were Christian School market and boot sale on blown away by how well the event went on Saturday.

Saturday.

Great night: Newhaven College Boys’ Vocal Group performed at the annual variety concert at the Wonthaggi Union Arts Centre on Saturday night. Photo: Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi.

AN Inverloch home in the midst of renovation was entered by unknown person/s who stole $5000 worth of tools.

Power and hand tools were stolen from the property in Ocean View Court during Saturday evening.

Unknown person/s gained access via a window.

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Boat thief arrested A BOAT was stolen from Beach Street, Corinella around 8.30pm on Saturday.

The 3.5m boat had been left chained to the picket on the foreshore out the front of the owner’s home.

A grey coloured ute was seen driving away with the trailer.

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GP fans praised POLICE have praised the behaviour of visitors to the Australian Motorcyle Grand Prix at Phillip Island over the weekend.

“The weekend was really busy traffic wise but overall the event ran smoothly,” Wonthaggi Acting Senior Sergeant Colin Sheppard said.

“There were no major collisions or serious incidents, and police are happy with the behaviour and we thank the public for their patience.”

However a vehicle was stolen from the GP circuit on Sunday.

Just after lunchtime the silver 2014 Mitsubishi Magna station wagon was taken from Pattons car park at the track. The vehicle’s registration plate reads UYX623.

Anyone with information should contact Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

VANDALS have attacked the mail box of a Wonthaggi home for the second time.

A cardboard mail box, possibly temporary, was set alight at the Fuller Road address at 11.30pm Friday.

The original mail box was damaged recently.

Anyone with information should contact Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100.

Bin blaze A PLASTIC rubbish bin was destroyed by fire outside a Korumburra home on Saturday.

Someone set alight the bin in Radovick Street around 2.20am.

Anyone with information should contact Korumburra Police Station on 5655 1244.

Tools stolen A LEONGATHA garage was broken into between Monday, October 16 and Thursday, October 19.

Power tools were stolen after offender/s forced entry into the garage in Carr Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leongatha Police Station on 5662 2285 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

School zones targeted POLICE in Bass Coast are targeting school zones to address unsafe driving this month.

Research shows that children aged under 12 do not have the skills and experience to be safe in traffic, which places them at greater risk of being involved in a traffic accident.

Speeding driver A DRIVER was intercepted by police at Tarwin Lower for speeding at 113km/h in a 100km/h zone on Saturday.

He was caught in Tarwin Lower Road at 12.51pm.

The 59 year old man from Balwyn was issued with an infringement notice for $317 and three demerits.

Criminal damage A WINDOW was smashed and an excavator was interfered with near Sapwells Road in Toora North.

The incident occurred between 7pm on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 21.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Foster Police on 5682 2485 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Chainsaw theft A CHAINSAW was stolen from a shed at Foster North between September 7 and October 18.

Offender/s entered the shed at a farm in O’Gradys Ridge Road.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Man threatens police in Inverloch

Councillor apologises

WONTHAGGI Police were threatened by a man armed By Brad Lester with two kitchen knives in Inverloch on Friday.

Police were called to an address in Stewart Avenue to SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor control a man acting irrationally, at around 6.15am.

Police were confronted by a man armed with two Andrew McEwen stands by some of his knives. comments about the Walkerville foreA standoff took place and after a period of time, police were able to overpower the man using capsicum spray and shore committee, despite apologising to the volunteer group. a taser device.

No one received injuries.

At the heart of the issue is the foreshore comThe 46 year old man from Reservoir was charged with mittee asking for more council funding to undertake assault offences and will appear at Korumburra Magistrates’ works.

Court at a later date.

Cr McEwen recently wrote to committee chair

Drunks arrested A DRUNKEN man was arrested and conveyed to Wonthaggi Police Station where he was placed in the cells until sober on Saturday.

Foster Police intercepted the 35 year old Foster man in Nelson Street, Foster, at 11am.

He was issued with an infringement notice of $634.

On the same day at 2.20pm, a drunken woman was also placed in cells until sober at Wonthaggi.

The Toora woman was located by Foster Police in Gray Street, Toora and also received an infringement notice of $634.

Rider fined A YOUNG man was fined $1589 after riding a mini bike in Toora North on Saturday.

Police were in Sapwells Road, Toora North when they intercepted a 19 year old man from Bonbeach riding a mini bike.

The man was not wearing a helmet and was unlicensed.

The mini bike was unregistered.

He was issued with three penalty notices: not wearing a helmet, $317 plus three demerits; unregistered mini bike, $476; and unlicensed, $793.

Bill Bray to apologise for stating at the September council meeting he had “concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability regarding where the money is going and where it is coming from”, and claimed council had not been provided with income and expenditure statements for the project, as well as the nature and value of contracts.

During a presentation to council last Wednesday, Mr Bray said the committee welcomed Cr McEwen’s “unreserved” apology, but Cr McEwen disagreed that he had apologised for all of his comments.

“The chair of the foreshore committee at the council presentation on the 18th of October indicated that I had given an unreserved apology for all my comments at the previous council meeting in relation to the foreshore committee. My apology was just for the comments made in regard to finances,” he said.

Cr McEwen said he had erred in making incorrect statements at the September council meeting after missing an email from Mr Bray that clarified the question asked about finances for the project.

Cr McEwen said he would make an “unreserved apology for these comments, which were factually incorrect” at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) council meeting.

Mr Bray told council the committee had been open and accountable, and presented council with a list of public consultation undertaken about the project.

“There have been some hurtful comments made by some, not only to me individually but more importantly they have questioned the committee’s credibility and accountability,” he said.

Cr Jeremy Rich said the community had been concerned about the growing cost of the project, and the distance between parking and the boat ramp.

Here’s hoping: Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management chair Bill Bray, treasurer Margaret Robertson and secretary Merran Wilde are hoping South Gippsland Shire Council will contribute more funding to the foreshore works at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) council meeting.

He asked if works had been started without contracts signed.

Mr Bray said, “No”.

The committee is seeking further funding from council towards the cost of rehabilitating the existing road, and building new car and boat trailer parking, retaining walls and a footpath. A seawall has already been reconstructed.

The original cost was based on schematic plans but project costs were revised based on final detailed designs, and have resulted in an increase of about $200,000.

While the committee has the funds to cover this, it has asked council to provide a further $61,850, bringing its total contribution to $192,500. Mr Bray said this would make committee funds available for other foreshore works.

Council officers have recommended council approve extra funding at tomorrow’s meeting.

Mr Bray said the committee had provided funds for the seawall that would protect a council asset – the road and parking.

The project will allocate 31 parking bays for vehicles with trailers (for boats), an increase on the 15 originally proposed.

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Stand out venue: the committee of Lyrebird Arts is chuffed Meeniyan Town Hall has been named as a finalist in The Age Music Victoria Awards.

Meeniyan shines on state stage MEENIYAN Town Hall is widely regarded as a music venue and is now in the running yet again for a statewide award.

The hall has been nominated for the sixth consecutive year for best regional venue in The Age Music Victoria Awards.

Lyrebird Arts organises superb concerts at the hall and co-founder Ian Bevington is delighted with the latest nomination. “The award has only been going for six years so every year someone nominates our event,� he said. “We are ridiculously chuffed to once again be

nominated. We are a group of volunteers that for the last 18 years has presented more than 600 live performances across the Gippsland region, with Meeniyan and Mossvale Park the jewel in our crown. “Once again we would like to thank our fabulous volunteers and everybody who has supported us either by purchasing a ticket or stepping up on one of our stages.�

Public voting is open from until November 10 at www.musicvictoria.com.au/votenow By registering your vote you automatically go into the draw to win an awards prize pack.

The awards will be held on Wednesday, November 22, in Melbourne.

Happy birthday: on Sunday, the Alison Lester Gallery and Bookshop in Fish Creek celebrated its third birthday with a huge cake. Pictured are Alison, her granddaughter Trixie Maher from Melbourne and Lucy and Ben Cooper from Traralgon.

Turning three is fun THE Alison Lester Gallery and Bookshop in Fish Creek turned three on Sunday and celebrated with a party.

There was cake, a sausage sizzle run by the

Fish Creek Primary School and Alison Lester was signing books on the day.

Children also had the opportunity to have their face painted and read some of Alison’s most loved stories.

As a community, how can we take responsibility to reduce harm from gambling?

Friday 27 October 2017, 10.00am - 2.00pm Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha The session will include: •

An ideas workshop on how communities can work together to reduce harm from gambling

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Presentations from South Gippsland Shire Council and Gamblers Help about the South Gippsland Liquor and Gambling Strategy, local South Gippsland gambling statistics, local gambling harm reduction programs, latest gambling research and future community engagement and training opportunities.

A hot and cold two course buffet lunch will be provided with tea and coffee.

vicki.bradley@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 9200.

Reading time: Rebecca Barclay, Donna Lancaster and Emma Barclay from Inverloch enjoyed a book at the third birthday party for the Alison Lester Gallery and Bookshop in Fish Creek on Sunday.

Tick for Inverloch house

By Tayla Kershaw THE decision to grant a permit for a building extension in Inverloch’s Fern Street divided Bass Coast Shire Council on Wednesday.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Council Agenda Topics Only)

IMMUNISATION SESSIONS

Tuesday 31 October

Foster: War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, ! "## $ % & ' 10.00am - 10.30am Wednesday 25 October 2017 – 10.00am Leongatha: Uniting Church Hall, Peart Street, 12.30pm - 1.30pm OPEN BRIEFING Wednesday 1 November ' ( ) * + , & ( - .& %/ Mirboo North: Maternal and Child Health Centre, 0 !' May commence earlier, contact Council Brennan Street, 9.00am - 9.30am

Korumburra: Karmai Community Children’s Centre, ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Princes Street, 11.30am - 12.00pm Nyora: Nyora Community Hall, Henley Street, 4 / 5

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1.00pm - 1.30pm "## $ % & ' Wednesday 25 October 2017 - Council Chambers, ROAD CLOSURES - GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE Leongatha - 2.00pm Sunday 26 November Please note that Council live streams and records • Meeniyan Prom Road (Soldiers Road) to Tidal its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy River will be closed from 6.30am - 12.30pm on Council’s website for more details. • Wilsons Prom National Park open at 12.30pm 1. Long Term Financial Strategies •

2. Rating Strategy Review Committee Foster Promontory Road and Fish Creek Foster Appointments Road (from Fish Creek turn off to Foster) at 3. Walkerville North Foreshore Development approximately 9.00am - 2.00pm.

Project - Increase Council Contribution - Award Monday 27 November

contract under CEO Delegation • From 6.30am - 10.30am at Station Street, 4. Walkerville Retarding Basin - Capacity Lower Franklin Road, Port Franklin Road, Lower Maintenance Options Toora Road, Grip Street, Victoria Street, 5. Petition Response - Road Closure Request Stanley Street and crossing the South Gippsland Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek Highway from Foster to Yarram.

6. Policy Adoption - C68 Public Amenities Policy • From 7.00am - 12.30pm at Creamery Valley 7. Instrument of Delegation Council to Staff Road, Toora Wonyip Road, Woorarra Road 8. 2016/17 Annual Report • From 8.00am - 3.00pm on the South Gippsland 9. Notice of Motion (NOM) - Changes to Council Highway from Welshpool to Yarram Planning Committee Procedures and Purpose EMPLOYMENT 10. NOM - Call-in of Planning Application 2017/78 Council advertises all employment opportunities Subdivision of the Land into Two Lots 11. Assembly of Councillors: 22/8/17 to 21/9/17 on its website. For details please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment 12. Documents Sealed Awarded or Extended by CEO 26 August to 22 September 2017

Noticeboard WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree requests: Whole Shire Footpath maintenance requests: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Korumburra South, Outtrim, Foster North Roadside slashing: Buffalo, Mirboo North, Allambee South Streetscape works: Main Street, Foster Road and drainage upgrades: Anderson Street, Leongatha Road construction: Korumburra Show Grounds Road grading: Ranceby, Arawata, Walkerville, Dollar, Stony Creek, Toora, Tarwin Road drainage and carpark construction: Tompkins Road, Meeniyan Vegetation removal: Farmers Road, Dumbalk School crossing construction: Foster Road, Fish Creek Road stabilising: Hazel Park, Mirboo North and Mardan area Road regulating works: Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower Footpath extension: Hassett Street, Leongatha Road rehabilitation: Mt Eccles Road, Mt Eccles TENDER

companies/applicants for the following: RFT/159 DESIGN SERVICES – FOSTER BASKETBALL STADIUM REFURBISHMENT Tenders close 2.00pm AEDST on Thursday 9 November 2017. Documentation is available from Council’s e-Tendering Portal www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 | Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 | 5662 9200 | council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au | www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

The permit was passed, five votes to three.

Including the existing home, the new development will cover 41.49 percent of the site, triggering the need for council’s approval.

It then received seven objections from neighbours, who expressed concerns about inadequate stormwater runoff and drainage, height and proximity to boundary fences, and the impact on amenity and the integrity of Inverloch’s character.

Cr Geoff Ellis questioned why a council planning scheme would allow a development so close to a boundary fence – little over a metre away – but otherwise saw no reason why the development should not go ahead.

The permit was passed with the conditions the proposed plan is not amended or altered, and it is constructed in such a way that it is not detrimental to the amenity of the area.

The permit will expire if the development is not underway in two years or completed in four.

Roundabout nearly done WITH just a final seal and line marking left on the ‘to do’ list, the Lance Creek roundabout is close to completion.

The final touches are expected to be completed by the end of the year, subject to weather.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing announced the roundabout portion of the project was completed last week.

The Lance Creek intersection was notoriously high risk, and was the scene of five crashes and numerous near misses in the last five years as a result of drivers failing to give way.

The innovative new roundabout connects KorumburraWonthaggi Road, Glen Alvie Road, West Creek Road, Bird Road and Lance Creek Road with improved visibility.

Raised platforms have been built on all four approaches to slow traffic down as drivers approach the intersection.

The road has been widened and rumble strips have been added to make sure drivers are aware they are approaching the intersection.

In response to community concerns, the Lance Creek intersection received several safety improvements prior to the roundabout being built, including upgraded signage, vegetation removal, and ‘stop ahead’ road markings. “Everyone makes mistakes on our roads, but no one should die because of them. That’s why we’re investing in safety infrastructure that we know saves lives,� Ms Shing said.

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Councillor calls for planning revamp reviews officers’ work in deciding on permit applications.

“Currently, the only option is VCAT SOUTH Gippsland Shire and this is problematic since it costs both council and the applicants considerable Council’s planning process sums of money to use this avenue,” he needs to be shaken-up to give said. councillors greater oversight His motion calls on council to reestablish the Planning Committee with of planning decisions and new terms of reference, including to be improve outcomes for applicomprised entirely of councillors, to decations, according to Cr Don termine the outcome of applications with five or more objections, and to determine Hill. all applications for dwellings on all lots He has lodged a notice of motion under the minimum lot size in the Farm seeking changes to the council planning committee procedures at tomorrow’s • South Gippsland Zone.

Permit applicants will be given the (Wednesday) council meeting.

Councillor opportunity to have input and objectors He said his motion was designed to Shire will be able to make a verbal presentation help council “in fulfilling its council plans’ Don Hill. to the committee. objectives to grow the shire and diversify Cr Hill also wants the planning committee to be agriculture by improving the workings of the planning conducted like an open council meeting, with the abilcommittee, and facilitating improved transparency and ity to have closed sessions as required. governance for applicants during the permit process”.

He believes the current committee is structured more Cr Hill said many applicants believed decisions aplike a briefing session than a committee, with council pear contrary to the planning scheme. shown permit decisions from two months earlier, VCAT “Concerns have been raised about whether people decisions, and updated on planning matters. have been fully informed of their right and whether “Being shown the results of permit applications they have been actively discouraged,” his council rerather than be briefed at the start when they are first port states. lodged means council have no control over the process “There have been proven examples and a continual and are unable to intervene if the process is conducted stream of anecdotal evidences that some officers appear to have been acting against the intention of the Council contrary to expectations,” Cr Hill’s report to council states.

Plan, the Planning Scheme and Rural Policy that clearly “When an applicant feels the process is not fair, provides for intensive small scale farming activity and a they have little recourse to resolve issues. An informadwelling on land under 4.1.” tion sheet given to all applicants at the start of the proCr Hill said there was now no accountability for cess in which their rights are identified and notified to the administration of the current process since no one them would assist in good governance.”

By Brad Lester

Call to lift Inverloch’s dog rules

By Tayla Kershaw SUMMER is fast approaching, bringing with it dog restrictions on Inverloch’s beach once again.

Inverloch was left with a sectioned beach – off leash, on leash and prohibited – following the decision of the former Bass Coast Shire Council.

Only the Screw Creek section is off limits to dog walkers all year round.

However, the Surf Beach, a section between Venus Street and the Esplanade, and the Foreshore Caravan Park will prohibit dog walkers from December 1 until February 28 between the hours of 9am and 6pm.

With a new council in play, Inverloch resident Robert Scott believes it’s time to revisit some of the restrictions.

“There’s no need for the dog restrictions; we should leave it up to people to do the right thing,” he said.

Mr Scott said the total ban near Screw Creek should be lifted, and suggested more signage would help protect the hooded plovers.

Mr Scott said off leash area – starting at Grandview Grove and ending at Cuttriss Street – has been a great success, but it was a popular place for families to go swimming during the peak period.

There were also problems in some of the on leash areas as well, with high tides and natural rock leaving little room for people to walk their dogs.

Many people often forget where they can and cannot walk, as signs are positioned close to the footpath.

Mr Scott suggested opening up the area towards Screw Creek to dog walkers to give all beachgoers extra space.

“People could play frisbee with their dog in front of the campground. They would just need to take more responsibility,” he said.

“With the extension, I suggested this problem would end as people could let dogs have a run near their homes and they could walk to the beach and not drive to the off leash area. Less traffic is always a good thing.

“It would clear the foreshore of all the different

Do the right thing: Inverloch’s Rob Scott believes dog owners need to take responsibility of their pets so Bass Coast Shire Council can consider lifting the dog restrictions on Inverloch’s beaches. Mr Scott has posted these signs near Thompsons Reserve as a friendly reminder for people to pick up after their dog while on walks. He is pictured with his dog Lucy. signs that cause confusion. Dog owners are responsible people. I would expect council to enforce the laws that exist regarding picking up after your dog, and putting your dog on a leash near any of the marked plover nesting areas.”

Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said council had yet to formally discuss any changes to the dog restrictions.

Lennie’s tale keeps on enthralling

THE legendary tale of Lennie Gwyther and Ginger Mick continues to feature on the national stage.

Media coverage of the statue unveiled in the pair’s honour in Leongatha recently spread around Australia, as again the nation was captivated by how the nine year old boy from Koonwarra rode his pony Ginger Mick to Sydney and back in 1932, to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Last Tuesday, October 17, McMillan MP retold the story in Federal Parliament.

“Congratulations to Leongatha on the presentation and unveiling of the statue to Lennie Gwyther and his horse Ginger Mick. Lennie had a dream at nine years of age to ride from Leongatha/Koonwarra to Sydney for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. At nine years of age, he did that after his father gave him permission,” he said.

“In attending the function, there was his sister Beryl Ferrier, sister Leta Gardenal, daughter Mary Gwyther, granddaughter Sally Gwyther, sister-in-law Shirley Gwyther and brother Keith, and many other relatives and friends from near and far.

“Bob Newton, a local councillor and former mayor, had a dream that he would like to see a statue of Lennie Gwyther in Leongatha.

“Along with his committee members, the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce’s Peter Watchorn, Brenton Williams and Glenn Wright, Gordon Morrison, along with the Leongatha Historical Society’s Robert Sage, Peter Farrell, who did the concrete with Jim Newton, the McDonald brothers, who did the lighting, C&L Stainless, the plaque and helped with the lighting, and T&M Southern Cranes— everybody got into it from Leongatha and supported this tremendous opening.

“Probably the highlights of the day were the shire brass band, certainly Jessica Stein and the children from the Leongatha Primary School were an absolute highlight of the event and they should be congratulated for their presentation.” It was a most memorable day in the heat and I think I’m still sunburnt from the day because in the end we weren’t undercover.

“Huge congratulations go to Leongatha. Lennie Gwyther actually shook the hand of the Prime Minister on his way through from Koonwarra. He was attacked by vagabonds and he survived a bushfire. You can imagine the rain and hail and slush he went through, and he arrived to great accolades at the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

“There’s a photograph of Lennie Gwyther, nine years of age, riding his horse Ginger Mick across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was most amazing. A lot of the kids on Saturday had the Lennie Gwyther storm hat on that he had

Family connection: Andy White and grandson Judd Hartley from Melbourne check out the statue of Lennie Great feat: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, surrounded by nine year old LeonGwyther and Ginger Mick, unveiled at Leongatha re- gatha Primary School students, marvelled at the achievement of nine year old Lennie cently. Judd is Lennie’s fourth cousin.

Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick at the recent statue unveiling in Leongatha.

worn all that way. I got the nine-year-old children up around me and said to the whole crowd, and there were hundreds of people there, ‘Have a look at these children, they’re nine years of age; this is the age he hopped on a horse and went from Koonwarra to Sydney’.”

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This is expected to take place around 11am with prizes for the winners. Come along and purchase some locally sourced goods, including Gippsland mushrooms and snow peas, Port Franklin Fresh Fish, the freshest calamari, Thornton’s specialty breads, or delicious paella and Spanish donuts.

Thriving Food Farms will be there with produce including its delicious asparagus. CM Organics will be there with its home made yoghurts and haloumi.

And if it’s olive oil you’re after visit the Olive Twist stand. Grab a coffee, enjoy the music and get into the spring carnival theme. Racing headwear welcome! This Saturday, October 28, 8.30am to 1pm in the grounds of Community College Gippsland, 3-8 Howard Street.

Look for signs.

THEY’RE a community minded bunch at Tarwin Lower Primary School. More volunteers are being sought to help run the school’s breakfast club to give students a meal before school and there is also a produce sharing table in the office.

With the recent warm weather and rain, the table is sure to be overflowing shortly.

ST Peter’s Op Shop, Leongatha raised $25,000 this winter. The money was dispersed to many local organisations such as the Luke Batty Foundation, South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, Centenary House, Royal Flying Doctors, Mission to Seafarers, overseas aid and Red Cross Foundation.

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Time has come THE countdown is on to the opening the time capsule at Tarwin Valley Primary School.

The capsule was buried 25 years ago to celebrate Meeniyan Primary School’s centenary.

Prep students helped principal Brett Smith dig up the capsule.

After digging down and finally finding the capsule, it held steadfast in the clay and would not budge.

Local bus driver and owner of many tools, Paddy Eldred was called in to assist.

Students watched eagerly as Paddy released the capsule from the strong clutches of the clay.

The time capsule will be opened on Wednesday, October 25 with a ceremony commencing at 9.30am.

Past family and friends of Meeniyan Primary School are invited to attend.

Exciting moment: from left, Tarwin Valley Primary School students Sam, Alistair, Haidee and Angus help to dig the time capsule up.

HELP in the fight against women’s cancers by attending a fundraising cabaret event in Leongatha on Saturday, November 18.

The event will feature the Gaffer Tape Picassos and will be held at the Daker Centre, Leongatha, at 7.30pm. Dress in cocktail outfits and BYO drinks, glasses and nibbles. Cost is $30 per person.

RSVP to Karena, 0409 832 418, or Virginia, 0409 622 656, by Friday, November 3. Tickets also available at the door on the night. Tables of Outdoor activities: from left, Leongatha Primary School Preps Arlie, Hugh, Beau, Harper, 10 to 12 are available.

Klarah and Anika recently crafted their own kites in celebration of spring.

Children sleepover at school WONTHAGGI North Primary School’s Grade 2 students geared up for the annual sleepover last Thursday night.

Settled in: from left, Wonthaggi North Primary School’s Tayla, Lily, Kiahra and Zarah were excited to set up their sleeping bags for the Grade 2 sleepover last Thursday night.

The school holds a sleepover every year for Grade 2 students to adapt to a night away from home in preparedness for the Grade 3 camp.

For many students, it’s their first night away from home, so the sleepover puts them at ease before the two night camp.

As well as being a fun filled night, the sleepover teaches the students social skills and independence.

They are asked to set up their own beds for the night, and wash their dishes after dinner and breakfast.

On Thursday night, the students enjoyed a disco with dance competitions and limbo. A guest teacher read a special book to the children and they all received a special teddy bear.

In the morning, they walked around Wonthaggi.

The Grade 3 camp is always an exciting time, and the camps usually alternate between Phillip Island and Rumbug.

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Exciting day: from left, Inverloch Primary School Prep students Kiarra, Sam, Charlie and Bethany enjoyed watching the Tour of Gippsland in Inverloch last Thursday.

Inverloch greets cyclists INVERLOCH residents welcomed the first stage of the Tour of Gippsland cycling event in Inverloch last Thursday.

The tour is one of the premier races on the Subaru National Road Series calendar and features the country’s top individual and team cyclists.

Full story on page 55.

Informative event: the Phillip Island Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo returns to the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit on November 4 and 5.

Farm and lifestyle expo is back IT’S time to mark your diary for November 4 and 5 for the Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo at the famous Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.

Cheering on: from left, Inverloch Primary School Grade Yummy food: from left, Inverloch Lions Club members Al- 6 students Ciara and Ebony len Archbold, Kathie Surridge and Gerry Surridge looked were thrilled to see the Tour of after the Tour of Gippsland cyclists and audience by provid- Gippsland ride in Inverloch on Thursday. ing a delicious sausage sizzle in Inverloch on Thursday.

South Gippsland Water defends $5.23m deficit SOUTH Gippsland Water has attributed its deficit of $5.23 million for 2016-17 to a change in accounting procedures.

The water corporation said it received government contributions as equity instead of revenue, as was originally budgeted.

A spokesperson said this change in accounting approach resulted in a downward revision of the budget for revenue and an upward revision of the budget for equity.

The spokesperson said the contribution amount remained unchanged and the net result was the same to South Gippsland Water.

The spokesperson said the corporation had

made many achievements throughout the year, with a focus on engaging with customers and finalising key planning documents.

“The corporation made progress on key areas of planning including releasing its Urban Water Strategy, a 50 year plan for managing water supply and demand, the commencement of the Lance Creek Water Connection, which will secure water supplies for Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora, and has made a carbon pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent by 2025,” the spokesperson said.

The water corporation is one of the region’s major employers, employing 96 staff.

This year will be bigger and better, with some exciting new additions and initiatives to attract more patrons.

There will be something for everyone at the show with tractors, ride on mowers, ag bikes, garden tools, pumps, generators, chainsaw sculpture, sheep shearing demonstrations and more.

Many local companies and organisations will be exhibiting the latest farm machinery, implements, power equipment and cutting edge farm technology.

Most of the main equipment suppliers have already taken sites again because they had a good response previously, with a lot of equipment being sold over the two days, then afterwards at their dealerships.

Internal and external sites are still available and exhibitors should contact the circuit for more details.

Fergus Cameron, managing director of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, said, “This is the ideal way for exhibitors to build their brand awareness, generate new sales leads and prospects, not only over the two days but into the future, which will benefit everyone.

“Having the Farm Expo at the beginning of Melbourne Cup week means there will be plenty of people around, not only in the region but on the Island itself.

“Every weekend is busy here so the exhibitors should expect to see a lot of patrons. We are also looking at introducing some family friendly activities such as sheep dog demonstrations, face painting, shearing demonstrations and a lot more, so it has a real family feel whilst also delivering quality products and prospects.”

A dedicated rough terrain area will allow for

quad bikes, gators, ag bikes and 4WD vehicles to be put through their paces.

A working farm area will showcase the latest farm machinery, tractors, slashers and ride-on mowers.

You really couldn’t get a better setting for a small farm and lifestyle expo.

There is easy parking and access for exhibitors and patrons to the expansive grassed external sites north and west of the pavilion, which at 2000m2, is ideal for internal sites.

For further information go to www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au For sites call Paul Coleman at the circuit on 03 5952 2710 or info@phillipislandcircuit.com.au

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OPINIONS

Dial up hopes

GREAT news from Telstra (advert in The Star, October 17)! It is “building 11 mobile base stations in South Gippsland”.

But how often will it move them and how will we know where they are?

David Baggallay, Meeniyan.

Stop the secrecy LOOKING through the South Gippsland Shire Council Annual Result 2016-17documents of which there are now two vol-

umes, I suggest ratepayers can be truly alarmed.

I see a poor representation of a bad advertising brochure full of useless spin, drivel and claptrap.

The budgeted number of employees has been ignored and 4.5 additional full time equivalent employees are added to the payroll. And 6.1 more than a year ago.

I think that is a slap in the face of all councillors who approved the budget and of all ratepayers who have to foot the bill. Rate-

E D I T O R I A L Rates juggle not easy COUNCIL rates – who pays and how much – have long been the biggest topic of discussion in public debate about local government matters.

Another chapter is about to emerge, with South Gippsland Shire Council tomorrow (Wednesday) considering who to appoint to its new Rating Strategy Steering Committee.

That group will help shape the future direction of rating policy, including which sectors of the community shoulder what proportion of council’s total rates bill.

The first time such a rate review was undertaken, farmers received a discount while commercial, industrial and vacant landholders paid more.

As The Star reports today, commercial ratepayers have had enough of paying what they see as excessive rates, with Leongatha landlord Tony Westaway expressing his concern that high commercial rates are hindering business growth in Leongatha.

While council rates are unlikely to go away, perhaps it is time for councils to consider more avenues for income.

Wellington Shire Council chief executive officer David Morcom recently told a parliamentary committee there needs to be a change in the way council services are funded in large rural areas where the population is smaller and dispersed.

“There is a growing divide between smaller rural councils and larger metro councils in their ability to raise revenue to deliver community services. Larger urban councils can raise significant revenue through funding streams like car parking,” he told The Star.

“By way of example, Wellington Shire Council collects around $7 million annually in fees, fines and charges. The City of Stonnington (Armadale, Prahan) collects around $42 million.”

Mr Morcom suggested the “century-old system of rates” be replaced with a percentage of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

His idea was not supported by South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils, with South Gippsland not wishing to comment and Bass Coast CEO Paul Buckley having no view.

Mr Morcom’s idea has merit and councils could do no harm by discussing the concept in greater depth.

In the mean time, South Gippsland’s rating review committee is urged to consider how existing commercial rates are impacting the business community and consider whether the existing system is fair.

It’s not an easy task, particularly given the plight of the dairy industry, but then again, the state of dairying is impacting retailers too.

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payers paid $40 million in rates out of which salaries and wages of $25.3 million were paid.

In addition, this council carries the burden of $6.9 million owed to employees for such items as annual leave and long service leave. These amounts are escalating at an alarming rate. There is much more bad news and these annual result papers serve as an indictment of the blatant secrecy and cover ups I see with increasing frequency.

One of the worst examples is on display with Note 36 To the Accounts. This note is called Note 36 Related Party Disclosures. I have asked all councillors not to approve this drastic alteration which I regard as a blatant attempt to deliberately withhold important information from ratepayers.

This altered information must be restored to what was disclosed in previous years and it is not the CEO’s prerogative to hide this information.

Unfortunately, there is much more and this will be covered in the near future. I hereby again express my deep dissatisfaction with the performance of this CEO, and the bad governance and blatant increased secrecy I see everywhere.

The Ansevata debacle costs much more than the reported $62,000, the total of which is kept secret but includes astro-

nomical legal fees, consultants’ fees, employee costs and more.

Costs are ongoing.

This dispute should never have escalated to the farce that I see now and I hold the CEO fully responsible. The Bald Hills Wind Farm I see as another bungled operation, is ongoing and has the potential to cost millions of dollars in the near future.

I have asked many times for detailed expenses related to the caravan parks but requested information is kept secret. Questions related to the $4.4 million Caravan Park Reserve Account are not answered, and I have serious reservations in relation to the accuracy and inclusion of a number of caravan park expenses as disclosed at the October council meeting papers.

Councillors, a drastic change in the management of the bureaucracy is needed. Council rates are far too high!

Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group.

Sell the bins THE wheelie bin saga is now over.

Bass Coast Shire Council is not able to sell the old wheelie bins because the 10 year waste contract apparently gives the bins to the waste collection contractor to enable it to be recycled

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into garden furniture.

This calls in to question the details of the waste contract.

The decision to push this forward for a decision at the last meeting of the previous council was made by the CEO and executive.

It is obvious this was put on the agenda for the final meeting of the previous council because after four years councillors were following all the directives of the CEO. Leaving this decision for the incoming council would have meant considerable delays and may have even been rejected.

It is also worrying the present councillors have no knowledge of the details of the 10 year waste contract.

The waste management contract has been criticised by probably the majority of ratepayers and part of the contract was the three new bins for 25,000 households.

Why did the CEO and his executive not realise that the old bins could be sold at $50 each, realising $2.5 million, even with Bass Coast Shire Council stamped on some of the bins?

Even if they only sold for $20 each it would increase revenue by $1 million.

Our mayor’s message of about three weeks ago stated that advice from the executive was the bins could not be sold

to industry as they were not suitable and it would not be safe.

The information given to the mayor was wrong, which in itself is a worry.

Did the executive have any accurate knowledge before advising the mayor?

It seems the CEO and his executive have let down the ratepayers, who pay their exorbitant salaries by not maximising revenue.

I wonder if our waste contractor will recycle the bins into garden furniture or take the opportunity to sell them (a potential $2.5 million).

The incorrect advice to councillors recommending closure of the Inverloch Transfer Station and now the debacle of the Waste Management Contract rushed through at the last meeting of the previous council is not satisfactory.

The CEO’s contract ends, I believe, in February 2019.

This contract should be advertised on the open market and not automatically renewed as has happened in the past.

Councillors should be able to choose the best candidate at possibly a lower salary than $340,000 per annum currently.

John Swarbrick, member, Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association, Rhyll.

VOXPOP! VOX At the South Gippsland Carers Support Group meeting at Leongatha RSL last Tuesday, October 17, The Star asked “What do you enjoy about helping others?”

“It’s often a way for someone to hear about what you’ve gone through and it’s good travelling a journey together.”

Gordon Bahn, Leongatha.

“Obviously it makes me feel “It makes me feel good and peo- “I just like doing it. Helping good because it’s great knowing ple who need help get it, which others is important.”

Heather Wilkinson, someone cares, someone’s lis- is the most important thing.”

Leongatha. tening, and they’re helping.”

Meryl Pyle, Sheron Considine, Leongatha.

Leongatha.

Fashion for a cause A CAPACITY crowd filled the Cape Paterson room at Inverloch’s RACV Resort for the Inverloch Pink Ribbon Fashion Parade last Thursday, October 19.

An enthusiastic audience looked on as six local women modelled clothing, jewellery and accessories from Bliss in Inverloch. Outfits ranged from casual and beachy through to day wear, race wear and after five.

With a variety of styles and sizes on show, there was something to interest everyone.

The fundraising committee was thrilled with the success of this year’s event, held to aid the Cancer Council in its fight against women’s cancers.

“Over $3500 was raised and we are grateful for the support of local communities and particularly to the RACV Resort and Bliss for the major roles they played,” organising committee member Rosemary Perry said.

“The committee is also appreciative of donations from Looking lovely: back, from left, Robin Smith, Helen Arnold and Karen Orlocal traders for the raffle and door prizes. ford, and front, from left, Rosemary Perry, Lyn Shaw and Mary Butcher mod“Once again Inverloch has shown its willingness to elled clothing and items from Bliss in Inverloch at the Pink Ribbon Fashion support a good cause and enjoy itself in the process.”

Parade held at Inverloch last Thursday.

Great time: from left, Jill Steer and Veronica Fennessy from Inverloch watched the ladies walk down the runway showcasing clothing from Bliss in Inverloch for the Pink Ribbon Fashion Parade held at Inverloch last Thursday.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - PAGE 13

Year 12s celebrate

Looking good: Rani Knight dressed as singer Katy Perry at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s last day for Year 12s last Friday.

MARY MacKillop Year 12 students took a break from their studies for the last day of school celebrations on Friday.

Lots of fun costumes were on show to commemorate students’ final day of their secondary schooling.

Now the class of 2017 has to knuckle down for exams, starting with English on Wednesday, November 1.

Right, Looking the part: from left, Hayley Flynn, Hayley Phillips, Lachie Thomas, Tanya Dyke and Jemma Hooper had fun dressed as characters from The Simpsons as they celebrated their last day of school at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha, on Friday.

Celebration time: Katie Baido and Julia Enter had fun at the Year 12 last day at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha, last Friday.

Eerie look: Isaac Muldoon and Jack Bainbridge put in plenty of effort by dressing up as characters from the movie It for their last day of school at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha, on Friday.

Children taste college life Left, Musical talent: St Joseph’s Korumburra student Callum and Loch Primary School student Bailey enjoyed a music class at Mary MacKillop College’s Discovery Day on Thursday.

Below, Discovering college: Mary MacKillop Year 10 student Josh Edden (middle) taught St Joseph’s Wonthaggi students, Joel (left) and James how to construct their own boxes during a woodwork class at the college’s Discovery Day last Thursday.

MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha opened its doors to Grade 5 students from across the district on Thursday.

Discovery Day is a coordinated program of activities that introduces Grade 5 students to the college.

Children participated in walking tours, woodwork, food technology, science, drama, music and robotics, and met students from other schools feeding into Mary MacKillop College.

“We were thrilled to welcome almost 150 Grade 5 students from across South Gippsland to our annual Discovery Day,” Mary MacKillop College principal David Leslie said.

“The day aims to provide an experience of what secondary school is like.

“Our transition program commences with Grade 5 Discovery Day which aims at introducing the students to the college slowly so that by the time they commence Year 7 they are familiar with the grounds, and have met other students and teachers.”

Students travelled from as far as Koo Wee Rup, Phillip Island and Foster to be part of the experience.

Master chefs: Leongatha Primary School student Zavier and St Laurence’s Primary School student Don baked delicious choc chip muffins during Mary MacKillop College’s Grade 5 Discovery Day on Thursday.

High school experience: Mia and Aelah from St Joseph’s Primary School Wonthaggi enjoyed food technology class at the Mary MacKillop College Grade 5 Discovery Day on Thursday, October 19.

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Nationals back call for hospital upgrade THE State Government has been urged to “Though I cannot actually recall the event, the fund vital upgrades to South Gippsland theatre remains virtually unchanged from when I was born there 50 years ago!

Hospital in Foster.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath spoke about the need for works in Parliament.

The hospital – built in the 1950s – is seeking $1.6 million from the current round of the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund for upgrades to maternity and theatre facilities.

“The current proposal includes the use of new technologies to ensure local community members have access to safe, affordable care at South Gippsland Hospital, and avoid the cost and time burden of travelling to Melbourne or a regional hospital,” Ms Bath said.

Waiting game: from left, nurse Adam Deere, South Gippsland Hospital CEO Chris Trotman “Having recently toured the hospital, I oband Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath are hoping the State Government will fund served the less than perfect conditions staff, doctors and patients have to cope with. urgently needed upgrades to the Foster hospital.

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“While patient health and safety is not compromised, patients waiting for and recuperating from operations are only metres away from the birthing suite, separated by a thin dividing wall.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said he has previously written to the Minister for Health Jill Hennessy lobbying for funding to undertake the extension.

“The hospital lacks a dedicated post-operative recovery area, has no consulting rooms and the maternity wing is cramped and needs to be expanded,” he said.

“This is an important project for the Foster and district community and I call on the Andrews Labor Government to support this extension as a matter of priority.”

Kayley stands out KAYLEY Williams of Fish Creek Primary School won her section of the Lions Junior Public Speaking Program at Trafalgar recently.

Kayley won the grades 5 to 6 section and will now be invited to present her speech and receive her trophy at the Lions Centennial Convention in Sale on October 28, as guests of District 201 V3.

The grades 3-4 section was won by Isabella Dugdale of Red Hill Primary School.

The Trafalgar event was contested by students from 17 primary schools from 11 Lions zones in District V3.

They were supported by 120 family, friends and Lions club members.

Inverloch Lions Club secretary Klaus Edel said, “We are of the opinion that you are all winners by participating in the junior public speaking program, because this will make you better communicators and will stay with you always.”

Grades three to four students spoke on the topic, “If you had the chance to go anywhere, where would you go and what would you do when you got there? Would you go alone? Who would you take? Why this place?

The place could be real; from a movie or anywhere you can imagine”.

Grades five to six students spoke on the topic, “If you could fix one problem in the world, what would you fix? How do you think you would fix it? What resources do you think you would need? Would you do it alone? If not who would you ask for help?”

Speeches were to be to a time limit, with points deducted for short or long speeches.

“We were taken on a remarkable journey into the workings of these imaginative, inquisitive minds of our young people, all the more amazing when you consider their tender years, eight to 12,” Mr Edel said.

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IT IS only five weeks until the iconic Mirboo North Pool opens for the 2017-18 summer season.

For nearly 120 years the pool has serviced the community and with a redevelopment project gaining momentum, these are great times for the community.

South Gippsland Council is undertaking a detailed design and costings process for the redevelopment.

The first draft of the design of the redevelopment, along with expected costings, is scheduled to be ready for public comment in four weeks. Final designs are due by March 2018.

With council recently allocating a budget of $3.8 million towards the redevelopment in its 2018-19 budget, the goal of the project occurring during 2019 is within reach.

It is now the turn of the community to step up and make sure it does, according to Friends of Mirboo North Pool.

It starts with the Grand Night of Laughs at the Ridge on November 24. Organised by Boo Events, this night features Lyric Theatre at its finest, and is all about having a great night out with your friends and supporting the redevelopment.

All proceeds will go to the pool’s fundraising campaign. Group tables can be organised, so it would be the perfect place for an early Christmas party. Booking details can be found at https://www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=318251 or call Boo Events direct on 0418 816 985.

Next is the official opening of the pool for the 201718 season on the first weekend in December. The season opening will be celebrated with Mirboo North Idol on Sunday, December 3. Now in its 12th season, Idol is an integral part of the community’s calendar.

If you’re interested in being a contestant, contact Mary Baker on 5668 1643.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - PAGE 15

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Theatre group is officially home

By Sarah Vella THE Wonthaggi Theatrical Group (WTG) has a history of being without a home, so last Sunday marked a special occasion for the group, with the official opening of its very own space.

Affectionately

known

as The Shed, the building at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi was officially opened

by Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing and WTG life member, 90 year old Gwen Derrick.

In 1968, Ms Derrick was coming home from a Lyric Theatre production in Leongatha and wondered why Wonthaggi didn’t have a theatre group of its own.

She said despite some naysayers within the commu-

Here it is: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing and Wonthaggi Theatrical Group (WTG) president Peter Hanley in front of The Shed, the official home of the WTG at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi on Sunday.

nity who said the idea would never work, it was something Wonthaggi needed.

“We proved the community of Wonthaggi needed a theatre group and proved them wrong,” she said.

In 1970, the group took over the lease of Wonthaggi’s Union Theatre, but had to compete with other user groups for the space, which became particularly difficult at rehearsal time.

Ms Derrick said sometimes the group did not have a performance venue at all.

“We performed on the tray of a truck once; mind you it was a warmer weather, summer project,” she said.

In 1975, the group managed to purchase the Union Theatre for $15,000, but the euphoria of having a permanent home was short lived.

Because of the poor state of the building, in 1978 the group offered the building to the former Borough of Wonthaggi council for $5000.

In early 1980, the sale was finalised with the provision the space must be kept for the arts in perpetuity, before disaster struck.

“I woke up and thought ‘why is it daylight’ and went outside and saw the flames coming from Graham Street,” Ms Derrick said.

Done and dusted: Wonthaggi Theatrical Group legend Gwen Derrick and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing officially opened the group’s new home, affectionately known as The Shed, on Sunday at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi.

“I sat in the gutter and watched the theatre burn.”

After the fire, the group went into recess. Eventually, the group secured land on Baillieu Street, which was sold 20 years later and provided the seed funding for The Shed.

“We wouldn’t have thought of starting this project without that seed funding,” group vice president Wayne Moloney said.

In 2010, Ms Derrick was awarded the Edith Harry Award for outstanding contribution to musical theatre.

“There one constant

throughout WTG’s history is Gwen Derrick and we wouldn’t have that history without her,” Mr Moloney said.

Ms Shing praised Ms Derrick’s determination to start the theatrical group and said it was that sort of persistence that has the group where it is today.

“Today is such a special moment to stop and acknowledge how far the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group

has come, what it has gone through and how much better it is because of that,” she said.

“The bottomline is the show must go on and this show will go on in much better shape as a result of the efforts of so many people.”

Bass Coast Shire Council Cr Julian Brown said the arts were thriving in the shire.

“Rest assured, the council and all of the councillors are very conscious we need

to constantly look at ways to support you and your endeavours,” he said.

“The performing arts are special. The benefits of theatre are wide. WTG productions help the local economy and encourage people to come to Wonthaggi.”

The council has provided $22,000 in grants to the WTG over the past five years, part of which was used to complete upgrades to The Shed.

Amazing effort: Wonthaggi Theatrical Group (WTG) president Peter Hanley, founding member and WTG living legend Gwen Derrick and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing were thrilled to officially open The Shed on Sunday at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi.

Annual tradition: hundreds of motorcyclists zoomed through South Gippsland last Thursday, as part of the annual Barry Sheene Tribute Ride. The ride sees motorcyclists gather at Bairnsdale in East Gippsland and ride en masse to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, as part of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The event honours Australian and British motorcycle champion Barry Sheene MBE, who won a world title in 1976 and died from cancer in 2003. The Star captured the stream of motorcyclists passing through Leongatha’s McCartin Street.

Motorist influx: Leongatha businesses were buzzing on Monday morning as motorcyclists made their way back from the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. From left, Jake Wonham, Byrand Nitto and Matthew Giacco, along with many others stopped by Thornton’s Bakery for morning tea on their way home to Sydney. Full coverage on page 55.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

IT really warms my heart to see how the Phillip Island community opens its arms to the continual stream of motorbikes on to the Island, with welcoming signs posted along the main entrance to Phillip Island, declaring a big welcome to all visitors for the Moto GP.

The Island catered wonderfully for the many thousands of patrons, despite sometimes less than glorious weather. Congratulations must go to the GP Corporation and track management for the seamless operation of the event and once again a crowd of enthusiastic visitors leave our Island with a wonderful experience etched in their memory.

The GP was the culmination of a week of motorcycle related activity, with the precursor being Blessing of the Bikes in San Remo last weekend.

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome around 8000 motorcyclists to this event, which remembered riders who are no longer with us, and at the same time a chance to reinforce rider safety.

I’m sure we’ll all look forward to the Blessing of the Bikes returning to San Remo next year. I’d like to congratulate the organisers, Marcel and Sabine Widmar from Mirboo North for having the foresight of bringing this important event to us.

The message of safe riding carried through the week, with the safe arrival of the fifteenth annual Barry Sheene Tribute

Ride from Bairnsdale on Thursday and the Cranbourne GP Run on Saturday.

Our community is so welcoming of their Phillip Island pilgrimage, which is unquestionably the home to motorcycle racing in Australia, and complements the passion that we already have for motorcycles.

On top of enjoying three thrilling days of racing, visitors got to enjoy all that we have to offer in this area. We are a motorcyclefriendly shire that recognises riders are a community in themselves, a community that makes a great contribution to our society.

Advocacy on behalf of the Bass Coast community is a huge focus for us. On Tuesday we presented a petition of 3000 community signatures seeking state government funding for a new Wonthaggi Secondary College. Both sides of the aisle are aware of how dire the situation is for students, teachers and the future of our community.

The Education Minister James Merlino advised us this is a top priority in his portfolio, which encourages us greatly.

We also tabled our Annual Report 201617 at last week’s council meeting. It’s a great snapshot of how we’ve performed and I’m really proud of everything we achieved, including delivery of 103 out of 110 capital works projects including design of the Pioneer Bay Potential Road and Drainage Upgrade, started building the Bass Valley Children’s Centre (which is nearly complete!), the Wonthaggi Netball Courts redevelopment and completion of the Phillip Island Road Shared Path from Anderson to San Remo.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - PAGE 17

Discover Bunurong’s stunning marine life EVERY November and December, divers and snorkelers hit the water as citizen scientists.

Armed with a pencil and slate, they record the numbers of 25 important fish species and note others not usually found in the area.

They are part of a long-term monitoring program of fish species across the Victorian coast.

Led by the Victorian National Parks Association in partnership with Museum Victoria, Parks Victoria, Coastcare Victoria and RedMap, South Gippsland Conservation Society is proud this year to be running its fifth consecutive count at Shack Bay in the Bunurong Marine National Park between Inverloch and Cape Paterson.

Wonderful wildlife: a Port Jackson Shark seen during a previous fish count at Shack Bay between Inverloch and Cape Paterson.

Ash Belsar’s Outthere Outdoor Activities of Phillip Island will be involved in supervising divers.

This year, participants will be observing and celebrating Victoria’s unique sharks and rays as part of the 2017 Great Victorian Fish Count with the Smooth Ray as the ‘poster fish’.

Participants can expect to receive a T- shirt featuring this iconic large ray familiar to many as a regular visitor to jetties and fish cleaning stations along the coast.

People of all ages are welcome as snorkelers (only a snorkeling activity is run at Inverloch) or as on-shore observers.

Those in the water need to be confident snorkelers, capable of identifying common fish species.

Participants are suggested to be aged 15 and over, unless under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian. There is plenty of time to brush up on skills and fitness, and practice sessions and training are provided.

An information evening for all interested people will be held at Bunurong Environment Centre, 1 The Esplanade, Inverloch at 7pm, Wednesday, November 15.

Videos will be shown, methodologies explained and identification materials made available.

A Youtube video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Xo2jV-a138g allows peopleto view fish and test their skills.

Although not yet confirmed, a likely date for the event is Sunday, December 10 from 11am and the event will culminate in a data compilation/barbecue get-together.

Ready to swim: participants prepare to take part in a previous fish count between Inverloch and Cape Paterson.

The society will also advise of practice sessions where participants can receive instruction and become familiar with the conditions and features of our superb Bunurong Marine Park.

If you have any questions or wish to register in-

terest and receive details as they come to hand, contact Rod Webster on webster.rodney@gmail.com or 0434 145 816.

Regularly check the society’s website www.sgcs. org.au and Facebook page for updates.

Project to map under the sea INVERLOCH and Cape Paterson are easy to find on a map, but not so the seafloor between the two towns that is the Bunurong Marine National Park.

New experience: back from left, Chisholm Institute students, Mitch, Melinda, Emma, Brianna and Shaun, and front from left, Zoe and Louise journeyed to Singapore and Beijing to enhance their knowledge of early childhood care and education recently.

Asia tour inspires students SEVEN Chisholm Institute, Wonthaggi, students were given an opportunity of a lifetime to discover Asia recently.

The students are in the throes of completing their Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and the trip gave them an insight into international childcare practices and institutes.

The opportunity came about as part of a Vet Mobility grant, which covered the costs of flights and accommodation.

Leaving Australia on October 8, their first destination was Singapore.

On top of gaining experience from the childcare centres, they visited museums and the zoo.

They left Singapore for Beijing on October 15.

In Beijing, they visited the Quishi Vocational School, and took in some cultural activities as well.

They learned how to make dumplings and write calligraphy, and visited the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square.

They arrived home on October 22.

This was an excellent opportunity for the students to experience how a range of childcare centres operate and their philosophies, which will broaden their knowledge as they enter the field.

The students also underwent sessions to prep for their big adventure prior to leaving Australia.

They took classes to familiarise themselves with the culture and learn some of the language.

To fill the void in scientific knowledge, Parks Victoria is joining with Deakin University to create a map of 2100 hectares of seafloor.

The map will help guide future management of the park around marine pests, reduced water quality, illegal fishing and climate change, as well as possibly discover previously unknown features or marine communities.

The mapping of Bunurong is part of a large research project that also includes research at the Promontory Marine National Park and drone surveys of intertidal reefs in about five other parks.

Wilsons Promontory and Bunurong marine national parks were the biggest remaining gaps in the state-wide mapping program, Dr Steffan Howe, Parks Victoria marine sciences manager.

“There were some basic bathymetry and habitat

maps available for many of the marine national parks and sanctuaries before the system was declared in 2002, but there has been an extensive marine habitat mapping program implemented since 2003 to develop much more detailed maps,” he said.

“The detailed mapping program has been implemented through a range of partnerships using a variety of mapping techniques including multibeam sonar, airborne laser, satellite imagery and aerial photography.”

Dr Howe said the Bunurong Marine National Park and Bunurong Marine Park have extensive intertidal rock platforms and subtidal rocky reefs of a geology that is uncommon along the Victorian coast, extending several kilometres from shore in relatively shallow water.

The parks have more than 22 species of marine flora and fauna recorded, including a high proportion of the common invertebrates occurring along the Victorian coast, including brittle stars, sea-cucumbers, species of barnacles, anemones and species of chitons.

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Galloping in for horse expo THE inaugural Gippsland Horse Expo was held at the Mirboo North Shire Hall recently.

Horse lovers from as far away as Bairnsdale, Melbourne and even Tasmania flocked to the hall to check out the many stalls inside.

Local businesses, as well as many from fur-

ther afield, offered a range of equine products and services, including equipment, clothing, training, health, alternative therapies, promotional products, customised gifts and even bespoke artwork.

Representatives from Tarwin Veterinary Group fielded questions and educated horse owners on equine first aid, preventative health care and changes in treatment.

Significant interest: a large crowd attended the inaugural Gippsland Horse Expo at Mirboo North recently.

Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria also attended. The not-for-profit organisation was established in 1973 and is run entirely by volunteers, relying on the support of members care for horses in need across Victoria.

They contribute to the health and welfare of horses by helping horse owners care for their animals, rehabilitating surrendered horses that are abandoned, sick, injured or mistreated, and educating owners and the community alike on horse welfare. They also lease rehabilitated horses at no charge to caring homes.

Berrys Creek artisan Olivia O’Connor attracted a lot of attention for her hand-crafted heirloom rocking horses.

Using Australian materials and traditional techniques, Olivia works tirelessly on her bespoke creations as well as restorations. She also runs classes at the Leongatha Men’s Shed on hand carving your own rocking horse.

All businesses in attendance were delighted with the turnout, not only engaging with existing and new clients, but also networking with each other throughout the day.

Optimistically hoping for an attendance of 1000 on the day, organiser Grace Belton was delighted to see far more than that flooding through the doors.

Taking five months to organise, the event was self-funded and the first of its kind, not only for Mirboo North, but for the whole of Gippsland.

Overjoyed with the success of the expo, Grace

already has big plans for next year, with ideas for a larger venue, educational talks, demonstrations and even a whole weekend event.

The catering was supplied by the Boolarra Pony Club. In the future, Grace hopes the success of the expo will enable money to be put back into the community as a whole.

Nominate a hero YOU can recognise a community-minded person by nominating them for Bass Coast Citizen of the Year.

Nominations are now open for Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year in the 2018 Bass Coast Australia Day Awards.

Nominees for Citizen of the Year must be aged 25 years or over on January 26, 2018. The Young Citizen of the Year must be aged 16 to 24 years on January 26.

Nominations close on Wednesday, December 6, and the finalists and winners will be announced in the lead up to Australia Day. If you would like to nominate a local hero, you can download more information and the nomination forms online at www.basscoast.vic.gov. au/2018awards, or have a printed version posted to you by contacting Linda Ryan at l.ryan@basscoast. vic.gov.au or 5671 2747.

Tourism mentees announced for South Gippsland THE future of the tourism industry in South Gippsland is in good hands.

The 2017-18 participants in the Ken Hore Tourism Mentoring Program were announced recently.

The program promotes skills and excellence among young people and new entrants into the tourism industry, extends their tourism networks, and provides a broader understanding of the industry, while contributing to the growth of tourism in

Gippsland and Phillip Island.

The 2017-18 participants who are sponsored by their employers are: Nick Stephens of Phillip Island Designated Driver, owner of his own small business; Jaci Hicken of Jacican Food Studio at Mirboo North, owner of small business; Jie Liu of Latrobe City Council and works in international relations and is keen to expand tourism knowledge; Cageon Loy of Bass Coast Shire Council Visitor Information Centre; and Dena Waters of South Gippsland Shire Council Visitor Information Centre.

Participants attend local conferences, spend a day with tourism leaders on Phillip Island and in Gippsland, and then spend a day in Melbourne meeting with Visit Victoria and Victoria Tourism Indus-

try Council.

They will then undergo a six month mentor program with an industry leader who can provide insight into their area of interest.

The program is presented by Destination Phillip Island, Destination Gippsland and Bass Coast Shire Council.

The program honours the contribution made by the late Ken Hore to the Gippsland and Phillip Island tourism industry.

Mr Hore worked at Bass Coast Shire Council and had a long association with the Gippsland and Phillip Island tourism industry. He encouraged business and personal development with his generous support and commitment to others.

Maintain generators to reduce fire risk WITH the increased chances of hotter than average weather and the government trialling incentives to reduce power Going places: from left, Cageon Loy of Bass Coast Shire Council, Jie Liu of Latrobe City consumption over the coming summer Council, Jaci Hicken of Jacican at Mirboo North, Nick Stephens of Phillip Island Designated months, more and more rural residents Driver, and Dena Waters of South Gippsland Shire Council will take part in the Ken Hore are looking at alternative power supplies to run their power driven pumps with Tourism Mentoring Program. generators in case of power blackouts during bushfires.

access to water if the electricity goes off in a fire; an electric pump powered by a generator or a plumbedin petrol/diesel pump are significantly more reliable in a fire situation.

“A good supplier should be able to provide you with advice about what size pump you need,” Mr Alards said.

“This will depend on: the source of the water and how far away it is; the number of outlets you will be using at the same time, including any sprinkler outlets; the length and diameter of the hoses you are Some are purchasing new generators or pulling using with your pump; and, whether a diesel or petrol pump is a better option for you. out and dusting off their old generators.

“You will also need to consider protecting your CFA District 9 acting operations manager Bill Alards is urging locals to carefully consider their wa- pump against radiant heat, because when it overheats ter supply when planning for bushfires and not to rely or melts, the petrol inside can vaporise – causing the solely on mains power during a major bushfire event. pump to stop working.

“Give your pump the best possible protection by If you rely on tank water driven by an electric pump as your primary water source, you will lose either installing it inside a well-constructed shed, or constructing a shelter or alcove around it using nonflammable materials such as corrugated iron, brick or concrete.”

Older generators and pumps should be scheduled for a check-up before the fire season.

“We have just completed a check of our own generators, we recommend you do the same,” Mr Alards said.

“In addition, you should test all your equipment before each fire season to make sure it works the way you want it to.”

Generator tips: clean up around your generator, remove any leaves or debris around the area; make sure the shelter is sturdy and in good condition; change the fuel in the pump (stale fuel could prevent it from working properly); book in a mechanic to do a full check-up; make sure every adult in the house knows how to use the pump. Conduct a refresher session; go over your back-up plan for what to do if the pump breaks; recognise the safest option for surviving a bushfire is to leave early, so practice your bushfire plan Act now: Darren Hillson of McFarlane’s and stay informed of conditions; and work out how you will stay informed: download recently checked CFA District 9’s back-up generators, including this one at Leongatha. the VicEmergency app, pre-populate your radio settings with your local emergency broadcasters (listed District 9 acting operations manager Bill at emv.vic.gov.au), and save the VicEmergency Alards urged others to have generators and hotline into your phone (1800 226 226). Don’t rely pumps serviced before summer. on just one source of information.

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Ten spooky years of Halloween at Coal Creek

HALLOWEEN is returning to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra for the tenth time this Saturday, October 28.

Adorable dress ups: Indiana Hearn from The Basin showed The Star her power to ‘freeze’ during Coal Creek’s Halloween event last year at Korumburra.

Get ready for an exhilarating and spooky night of excitement, fun and thrills.

Each year, the competition is hot to find the perfect scary costume.

Star Queens will be performing just before the best dressed competition where visitors can win cash prizes, with coveted trophies to be awarded to the best dressed male and female in an open section.

There will also be best dressed in under five years and under 15 years categories, and a favourite best dressed family.

Come along and rattle your bones on the ghost train. Tickets for the train normally sell out quickly so get in fast.

Trick or treating is very popular so tickets are selling fast.

For something new this year, Count Von Boogie will be putting on three performances.

Be amused, dazzled, surprised, shocked, spooked and most of all entertained by him.

The count juggles bones, knives and spiders, rides a unicycle, makes skulls dance, and performs magic tricks.

Starting at 5.30pm on Saturday, October 28, there will be plenty of activities including the reptile room, apple bobbing, fire twirling, a bonfire, spooky decorated buildings and that scary graveyard.

Food and drink will be available around the park on the night.

The entry fee is just $1 per person, so come down to Coal Creek for another Halloween spectacular.

Call Coal Creek on 5655 1811 to book your tickets today.

DRESS to impress this Halloween with the help of Party Planet in Leongatha.

Party Planet has everything you need to complete your look this year from fake blood and flesh, pumpkin lanterns and Halloween balloons, to masks, professional special effect make up, contact lenses, teeth and so much more.

“People are becoming more and more clever with creating their own costumes so we have a large range of different bits and bobs for them to do so,” Party Planet owner Anna Riccardi said.

“The demand is bigger than ever this year so we’ve brought in heaps of new decorations and props.”

From toddler costumes to plus size, Party Planet has it all.

For people wishing to participate in trick or treating there are trick or treat signs in store, as well as lollies and spooky baskets.

The range of costumes is incredible, dress up as a clown, a devil, a witch, a fairy or even the character from your favourite movie, the options are endless.

Costumes start from only $12.

“Prices are competitive, so come in store for the best price going round,” Anna said.

Party Planet is your one stop shop for all Halloween needs this year, including tickets to for the Halloween event at Coal Creek.

Fun costumes: from left, Lang Lang’s Ollie Emanuelli, Lilly Colly-Cutin, Sam Emanuelli, Charlotte Emanuelli and Jaxson Ferdinands were ready for a night of Halloween excitement at Coal Creek, Korumburra, last year.

Halloween fun: owner of Party Planet in Leongatha Daniel Riccardi has a huge range of Halloween props, decorations, accessories and costumes in store.

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A Star is born

Addressing price rise: Bass MP Brian Paynter addresses the energy forum at Kernot Hall, flanked by panel members including Patrick Gibbons of the Minerals Council of Australia, and AGL Energy’s Jasmine Doak and David Spree. Photo: Facebook.

Energy concerns raised MAKING the switch to renewable energy was a topic of interest at a recent energy forum.

BLAKE Terry Cholmondeley is the first baby for Travis and Eliza Cholmondeley of Leongatha. Blake was born on October 1 at Leongatha Hospital.

ANIKA Rose Heim was born on October 4 at Bass Coast Health. She is the first child for Gabor and Kasey Heim of Wonthaggi, the first grandchild for Danny and Maureen Ton of Wonthaggi, and seventh grandchild for Ferenc and Margit Heim of Mohacs, Hungary.

Held at the Kernot Hall, around 40 people attended the forum. It was facilitated by Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Shadow Minister for Energy David Southwick.

Mr Paynter said many relayed their concerns about the rising cost in electricity prices and the security of the supply, particularly with summer looming.

“If our state is to shut out coal fired power stations, then what do we replace them with? These are the questions that I get asked by constituents,” he said.

The guest speakers included representatives from energy company AGL, who spoke about the future of gas. Patrick Gibbons of the Minerals Council of Australia spoke about how coal can continue to play a part in the energy future.

Mr Southwick talked about security and pricing, and how getting the balance is right.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento AFTER a couple of weeks leave it is great to be back, refreshed and ready to deal with council matters.

ISLA Maria Bordonaro was born on October 8 at Leongatha Hospital. Isla is the first daughter for Paul and Rebecca Bordonaro of Leongatha and a sister for Levi, seven.

MAE Willow Trease was born on October 10 at Leongatha Hospital. May is the first daughter for Josh and Sally Trease of Leongatha and a sister for Archer, three.

A special thank you to deputy mayor Cr Kiel for filling in during my absence.

One of the things waiting for me on my desk was an envelope from a school I attended in my younger years, St Laurence O’Toole Primary School, Leongatha.

Inside that envelope were letters from three young students, Oscar, Lacey and Levi. They were writing to me about their wish to stop the use of plastic bags and their concerns for our environment.

It is fantastic to see today’s younger generation passionately sharing their concerns and making their impact on our community.

It seems the message has been heard by the Victorian Government as well, they have had similar concerns after their recent announcement that single-use plastic bags will be banned across Victoria.

Although we have to wait to find out the starting date, the Victorian Government has committed to working with businesses and the community so the ban does not unfairly impact retailers, consumers or the environment.

Australians use an average of five billion plastic bags every year, the equivalent of more than 20 million new bags used every day. With an average lifespan of 20 to 100 years in our environment, that is a lot of damaging plastic.

Banning the use of these plastic bags will save the many thousands of animals and birds that can be harmed when these plastic bags enter our environment and waterways.

It also reduces our use of non-renewable natural resources such as crude oil, gas and coal.

With this news it is important that we start to consider how we can change our shopping habits to protect our environment.

One great initiative includes Boomerang Bags which work to reduce the use of plastic bags by engaging local communities in the making of reusable bags. With our very own Boomerang Bag community based in Fish Creek, it’s great to see change was already on the way.

With these pending changes now would be the time to start keeping a reusable or boomerang bag close by, either in your bag or car, and make a difference.

Milpara Community House news THE Gippsland Digital Roadshow is visiting Korumburra on Wednesday, October 25.

PIPPA Julie Harriage was born on September 20 at the Leongatha Hospital. Pippa is the first baby for Brent and Stacey Harriage of Mirboo North.

The Think Digital Coach will be parked behind the Korumburra Post Office and will be offering three great sessions.

Session one will be Exploring the world of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Not only will you learn about it but get to experience it, then learn how to create your own immersive experiences using your mobile phone.

The other two sessions do have a fee. Session

two, Digital Basics for Beginners, will grow your skills, confidence and reduce your fear of technology. Use a range of free digital tools to make life easier. Discover digital tools to help you learn, connect, find work and stay protected online.

Session three is Google Maps. Getting found on Google is incredibly important for your business and region. Add your business, group or landmark on Google Maps including virtual tours using your mobile phone.

For more information and ticket visit www. gippsland.digital or call Milpara for help.

Friday evening is Milpara’s Teas Dance, ol’

time dance with supper, held at the Korumburra Anglican Church Hall. The weekend has Warhammer on Saturday, October 28 and Pasta Making on Sunday, October 29.

The following week we have: Introduction to Relaxation, Mindfulness and Compassion, a four week course commencing Monday, October 30.

Small Business Victoria workshop’s Marketing Your Business is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1. Office Essentials, a six week course covering Excel and Word, starts Thursday, November 2.

For further information, call Milpara 5655 2524.

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Trailer promotes scouting FREEMASONS Victoria has come to the aid of the 2nd Korumburra Scout Group.

Freemasons Foundation Victoria and Outtrim Lodge have donated funds to enable the group to buy a new trailer for transporting equipment to camps and other events.

The foundation granted $3230 and the Outtrim Lodge gave $500.

To raise further funds, the scouts sold an older trailer and worked at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally.

Alex Harris, master of Outtrim Lodge, congratulated the scouts at a gathering last Tuesday, October 17.

The Korumburra troop offers Joeys, Cubs and Scouts sessions, with Joeys and Scouts meeting on Tuesday evenings and Cubs on Thursday evenings.

A Venturer unit will soon be offered for teenagers aged 14 and over, for the first time at Korumburra.

Membership is now at its highest level for 15 years.

To find out more, contact group leader Shirley Reeves OAM on 0427 804 362.

Thanks Russell: from left, South Gippsland Shire Brass Band members Andrew Hunt, Eric Cross and Penny Hunt thank McMillan MP Russell Broadbent for his personal donation to the band that enabled the band to fund these instruments. They are at the unveiling of the Lennie Gwyther statue in Leongatha recently.

Band praised in parliament THE South Gippsland Shire Brass Band received national acclaim when McMillan MP Russell Broadbent mentioned the band in Federal Parliament on October 16.

Supporting youngsters: Alex Harris (left), master of Outtrim Lodge, congratulates Korumburra scouts on buying a new trailer with help from the lodge and Freemasons Victoria. The youngsters are scout Khyle Simpson, cub Shannon Dubignon, scout Liam Egan, joeys Hayley McGrath and Charlie McKenzie, and scout leader Jarrod Dubignon.

In commenting on the band’s performance at the unveiling of the statute of Lennie Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick in Leongatha on October 14, Mr Broadbent noted the band was “such an integral part of the day that I thought, ‘Gee, if you want to look back 100 years, you’d only have to go to the activity statement of the brass band, that was there at every important func-

tion held in the community through all those years.’

“I realise there’s one at Wonthaggi, one at Pakenham, based around the Cardinia Shire, and one at Warragul and South Gippsland.

I have a particular affinity with the bands, because my great grandfather was the leader of the Bairnsdale brass band.

“This family connection led me to think, at a really important function the other day, that the brass band was central to the whole celebration.

“Right across our electorates and across Australia, there is a history of these brass bands going back 100 and more years, and they have been

consistent all the way through.

“I just want to pay tribute to those who are in bands today and their forefathers and mentors who have been in the bands before them.

Especially I want to pay tribute to all the young children who have been able to enter into the world of music through their local brass band. I am watching that happening in South Gippsland, and congratulations to every one of you. We praise you for what you do.”

At the statue unveiling, members of the band praised Mr Broadbent for his personal donation to the band that enabled the purchase of three instruments.

Firies prepare for busy fire season STRZELECKI Group of Fire Brigades conducted their annual bushfire training exercise recently, in recognition of conditions already drying out.

Held at the Leongatha aerodrome, volunteers participated in practical exercises aimed at familiarising themselves with the equipment across 12 brigades.

The morning training included drafting water from a collar tank; using techniques to extinguish running grass fires, electrical pole fires; using fire extinguishers on a car fire and on flammable liquid; radio procedures; use a drip torch for back-burning; and, a burn-over drill.

The exercises also provide an opportunity for the brigades in the Strzelecki group to get to know each other, as these are the people who will be working alongside each other this summer.

Members from Allambee, Hallston-Mt Eccles, Kongwak, Koonwarra, Korumburra, Leongatha, Leongatha South, Loch, Mirboo North, Nerrena, Poowong, Ruby, Thorpdale and HPV firefighters were part of the day.

“It’s predicted we will have an earlier and more intense fire season this year so we’ve been diligent in getting our brigades and volunteers ready,” Strzelecki group officer and Leongatha South brigade member

Gary Williams said.

“We’re prepared; now it’s up to our community to be prepared.

“There are some simple things you can do around your property to get ready for the summer bushfire season.”

Top tips for getting prepared: • cut back overhanging branches from your house and driveway (a fire truck requires 4m x 4m clearance); • clean gutters to remove leaf litter; • cut or graze grass around your home; • store flammable liquids and fuels, including winter wood piles away from the house; • discuss your bushfire plan; contact and practice your arrangements with anyone your plan includes, visit or stay with when you leave early; • don’t forget your pets. Make plans with them in mind too; and • work out how you will stay informed and use more than one source. Download the VicEmergency app, pre-populate your radio settings with your local emergency broadcasters (listed at emv.vic.gov.au), save the VicEmergency hotline into your phone (1800 226 226).

If burning off, keep it safe and legal; never leave it unattended, monitor weather on the day and future conditions, have sufficient water to stop the fire spreading, check fire restrictions with your local council, and register it by calling 1800 668 511.

Quick response: firefighters extinguish a car fire during the recent annual bushfire training exercise held by the Strzelecki Group of Fire Brigades. Credit David Barton Photography.

Practise makes perfect: firefighters from the Strzelecki Group of Fire Brigades rehearse their grassfire skills during the recent group exercise. Credit David Barton Photography.

Carers celebrated SOUTH Gippsland Carers Support (SGCS) group held a special lunch to celebrate National Carers Week at the Leongatha RSL on Tuesday, October 17.

Social worker at Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) Sasha Boys presented the new group flyer on behalf of the group during the lunch.

The flyer provides updated information about the SGCS group and is available at the Leongatha Hospital.

For the many people caring in their homes, it’s often a lonely, confusing and exhausting experience.

As demands continue to grow there often seems to be little assistance or guid-

Supporting community: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s intake and assessment officer Sam Crawford, South Gippsland Carers Support Group members Sheron Considine and Gordon Bahn, and Gippsland Southern Health Service social workers Sasha Boys and Karen Ball at the Leongatha RSL lunch meeting in celebration of National Carers Week on Tuesday, October 17. ance to make a carer’s life easier.

The SGCS group was created in response to these kinds of issues so carers could find locally based support and advice.

The group comprises carers, former carers and service providers who understand the needs of carers, and promotes the work of carers in the community.

“It’s a really lovely ini-

tiative and it’s nice to see people coming together to support one another,” Ms Boys said.

“Groups like these are what keep the community ticking.”

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Loving literacy: from left, Grade 1 and 2 students Rhen, Maverick, Sophie and Molly shared a good book with literacy coach Wendy Bradley at Wonthaggi Primary School.

Activities galore at Wonthaggi Primary WONTHAGGI Primary School has a jam-packed final term.

The Leap into Learning program kicked off at the start of term four. During three morning sessions a week, 2018 Preps are able to discover what life will be like at school on top of their ordinary kindergarten sessions.

Assistant principal Vin Hally said the program had been well received and the school expected to enrol three Prep classes next year.

Grade 6 students have also been preparing for their pending graduation and starting their journey into secondary colleges. A state wide transition day for Preps and Grade 6 students will be held on December 12.

Current Preps are looking forward to donning their goggles and jumping into the Wonthaggi indoor pool for their swimming lessons, starting

November 17.

With the weather heating up already, other students are starting to get more use out of the school’s outdoor pool to cool off and improve their own swimming skills.

Grade 4 and 5 students have also been busy refining their bowls skills. Starting their sessions last week, the students have been attending the Wonthaggi Bowls Club to learn the sport with Wonthaggi Police’s Leading Senior Constable Brendan Horrocks. This is an eight week program that may lead the students to the state titles.

November 4 is the day all students have been waiting for: Kidz Mini Mudda.

This is a big fundraiser for the school and an exciting day for the students, as they take part in a series of muddy challenges.

The Artist in Residence program will kick off

for one week in December, culminating in a concert and the school’s annual picnic on December 11.

The Artist in Residence is Sam Angelico and Coco; a magician act. The students will learn the tricks of the trade, and will perform them for family and friends at the concert.

As always, the school has retained a focus on respectful relationships.

Staff and parents attended a respectfully relationships forum last week; a program by the Department of Education and Training, supported by the school and Bass Coast Health.

This State Government initiative discussed topics such as gender equality and family violence.

Mr Hally said this forum was well received by everyone who attended, and it delivered a strong message of looking out for one another.

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Hospital plaque returns home A SPECIAL piece of Wonthaggi Hospital’s history returned to its original home last week.

A plaque recognising Bill Stirton’s contribution as a board member from 1950 to 1978 was re-hung in the Allied Health building, close to where the original plaque was hung in 1984.

The occasion was watched by Bass Coast Health (BCH) staff, members of the late Mr Stirton’s family, and friends, along with board directors Don Paproth and Mary O’Connor.

The original plaque was unveiled in 1984 in the Day Centre area, at an offi cial ceremony attended by Mr Stirton’s wife Nancy Stirton, then Minister for Health Tom Roper, the late Dr John Crellin, Stan Grabham and then mayor Brian O’Geary.

The area was at that time renamed as the W. S. Stirton Centre. The plaque was removed in 2014 to allow for the new building works and was this week returned to its former place of glory, ensuring Mr Stirton’s contributions continue to be recognised going forward.

At the unveiling of the plaque, Mr Stirton’s son Alistair Stirton, along with his wife Diane and family members, were gratified to see the tribute to his father reinstated, saying, “Dad had a strong social conscience and was very passionate about providing health care to the people of Wonthaggi ‘from the cradle to the grave’. It is wonderful to see the plaque return to Wonthaggi Hospital.”

Bill Stirton’s daughter Marj Russell proudly spoke of her father’s 37 years working in the mine, his role as a union representative and his extensive involvement with many of Wonthaggi’s, then burgeoning, institutions, such as the Wonthaggi Union Theatre and the Miner’s Health Benefit Scheme.

She recalled the hospital was one of his many loves and he contributed greatly to its development.

Special occasion: family gather to welcome the return of the plaque acknowledging Bill Stirton at Wonthaggi Hospital. Front, from left, Alistair Stirton and Marj Russell; middle, from left, Amanda Stirton, Diane Stirton and Brooke Felici; and back, from left, Will Stirton and Vince Felici.

Unveiling the original plaque in the new Allied Health area, BCH’s board chair Don Paproth spoke at length about Bill and Alistair’s considerable contributions to the Wonthaggi community.

Mr Paproth acknowledged the wonderful legacy left by Wonthaggi’s past pioneers and

reminded all present about the strong community passion that makes Wonthaggi a special community.

He noted how proud he was as chair, to honour the achievements of this special man, and to restore Bill’s plaque to once again create the Stirton Wing at Wonthaggi Hospital.

Remembering Bill Stirton: the new plaque recognising the contribution of Bill Stirton to Wonthaggi Hospital has been returned to its original home at the hospital.

CFA up for the challenge THE Wonthaggi CFA is taking part in the CFA Get Moving Challenge once again.

Now in its fourth year, the Get Moving Challenge is an organisation wide physical activity to promote and improve healthy habits.

The Wonthaggi CFA – or the Wonni Wanderers – was on the winners’ list following last

year’s challenge after being named the highest step count team.

Together, the team averaged 133,738 steps per week. It will be looking to retain the annual championship plaque.

The challenge began on October 2 and will end November 12. Each week focuses on a particular aspect of health and there are prizes up for grabs.

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Miners’ Dispensary is your partner in health THE Miners’ Dispensary in Wonthaggi is more than just a pharmacy. It is your partner in health, with a focused and trained team of professionals who can improve your health and wellbeing in many different ways.

With summer coming up it is appropriate we consider the damage the sun can do to our skin.

We are running a Sun Awareness Clinic on Wednesday, November 15. In a one-on-one consultation, a specialist nurse will assess photograph and analyse your face using sophisticated UV photography and RBX technology, and provide valuable information on reducing risk factors and effective use of sunscreens, including providing a personalised take-home skin analysis report.

The clinic is very reasonably priced at just $15 for a consultation (members’ price $10). Bookings are essential and numbers are limited.

Our pharmacists can also assist you in reviewing your medications through a MedsCheck. MedsCheck is ideal for anyone who takes five or more prescription medications or has had a recent significant medical event.

These are a free one on one in store consultation with your pharmacist to review and discuss the best ways to manage and the get the most out of your medicines.

It focuses on education and self management and aims to give you a better understanding of your medication and assist in making sure it We also offer ‘on demand’ flu and Boostrix injections. If you are expecting a new baby in your family, a Boostrix injection, which helps prevent the spread of Whooping Cough, should be considered.

Whooping cough is always in our community, and everybody who may be in close contact with your newborn can and should be vaccinated to help protect themselves and your baby.

Whooping cough vaccination is quick, simple and available at the Miners Dispensary.

And we are also very proud to announce the arrival of the Impromy Weight Loss program to

Wonthaggi.

Developed in collaboration with CSIRO, the Impromy program focuses on improving health through weight loss and good nutrition.

It comprises nutritious and great tasting meal replacements along with high protein meals and ongoing support by trained pharmacy staff.

The key elements of the program include; • a clinically tested program developed in collaboration with the CSIRO; • high protein meals and nutritionally enhanced meal replacements; • personalised meal plans and cookbook; • free Impromy Health consultations and regular health reviews; • smartphone app to track weight loss and provide support between visits; and • phoneline support by a trained dietitian.

Our pharmacists will become part of your weight loss journey, providing real support with regular health reviews and reports.

Health reviews are conducted throughout the program and measured at day one; one month; three months; six months and 12 months.

Your Impromy program consultant will monitor your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels. These are all key indicators of your health that can be improved with better diet, exercise and weight loss.

The use of enhanced meal replacements in combination with whole foods allows for greater flexibility for those with busy lifestyles or who are struggling to reach a sustainable meal pattern.

This program does not take you away from the social connection with food such as eating with families and other social events, but helps you to plan for these occasions.

The Impromy Health and Weight Loss Simply Well eating plans have been specifically designed

by CSIRO dietitians to provide you with a balance of protein to help you manage hunger, essential nutrients for vitality, and fibre for bowel health to kick start your weight loss and help you keep it off.

The Impromy Health and Weight Loss Program

Health focus: from left, Pam, Caz and Linda are ready to help you with your new summer look using the Impromy weight loss program, at the Miners’ Dispensary, Wonthaggi. consists of three phases for health and weight management and you will be progressed through these phases as you advance through the program.

Throughout your time on the program you will have ongoing advice and effective tools to help achieve your weight loss goals.

A healthy lifestyle is something we should all aspire to. To get started is easy. Just visit Miners’

Dispensary today to speak to our trained and dedicated staff to discover how you can benefit from the Impromy program. They will book you in for your initial consultation and outline the program in more detail.

Call the pharmacy on 03 5672 1034 or drop in at 169 Graham Street, Wonthaggi to learn more about any of these valuable health initiatives.

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Raising glasses: Gippsland Art and Makers Tour participants enjoyed Waratah Hills’ sparkling wine in Mandy Gunn’s Tarwin Lower studio. Ms Gunn is second from right.

Trip of discovery: Thomas Burge (right) of The Storehouse, Koonwarra, and Mark Burgess take in Bob Hickman’s studio at Koonwarra during the Gippsland Art and Makers Tour.

Artists share stories and working spaces A GROUP of art lovers gathered in Tarwin Valley recently to begin an exciting adventure through the creative heart of the community as

part of the inaugural Gippsland Art and Makers Tour.

The tour visited Fish Creek to see Kerry Spokes and the wonderful Gecko Gallery, the intriguing Ride the Wild Goat gallery, the

charming Alison Lester Gallery and iconic Celia Rosser Gallery, followed by the astounding and entertaining Linda Gibbs of Fish Creek.

The tour then travelled to Koonwarra for lunch at The Koonwarra Store and to explore the Treasures of the

jewellers, designers and more, all happily settled amongst the hills and valleys, sea and rivers.

Many have created sublime spaces, crammed with works that amaze and astonish. Some are on full public display in galleries others, squirreled away in cosy little private sheds.

All participants agreed the whole day was more than they expected and everything they could have wanted.

Another tour is planned for January 2018, and is organised by the proprietors of The Storehouse Koonwarra and Gippsland Food Adventures to provide an intimate experience to discover some of the wealth of unique art on a personal level with the creators themselves.

Contact Thomas Burge on 04080 353 976 or Jenny O’Sullivan on 0419153377 to register interest for future tours.

Insightful speaker: Kerry Spokes of Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish creek shares her passion for art with participants of the Gippsland Art and Makers Tour.

Talented craftsperson: Penny Wolswinkel of Embroiderers Guild, Victoria (Leongatha Country Group) with her exquisite Christmas themed pieces on show in the East Melbourne exhibition.

On show: Pauline Lancaster, a member of Embroiderers Guild, Victoria (Leongatha Country Group), displays her embroidery in the East Melbourne exhibition.

Storehouse and Bob Hickman’s gallery.

Finally, the visit was completed with a walk on the magical property and studio of Mandy Gunn at Tarwin Lower.

All on the tour agreed each and every artist was unique and special in their own way.

South Gippsland and the Tarwin Valley region in particular are, surprisingly, only just being discovered as one of the most abundant creative communities in Victoria.

The valley is known for its stunning natural beauty, as a renowned food bowl and now as an emerging food, wine and tourism region.

If you delve more deeply, you find an array of world class talented artists and artisans as yet, mostly undiscovered.

They are painters, potters, sculptures, weavers,

Creative insight: Linda Gibbs of Fish Creek shows her artwork of Wilsons Promontory National Park to visitors during the recent Gippsland Art and Makers Tour.

New addition: from left, Korumburra CFA captain Shane Maskell, David Barton and Sarah Meney with the brand new CFA support vehicle recently purchased with community donations.

CFA welcomes new vehicle KORUMBURRA CFA was thrilled to receive the keys to a brand new support vehicle recently.

The vehicle was purchased by the Korumburra CFA to assist with incidents, transport and for attending training and meetings.

Many community donations, including the $1566 Korumburra CFA received from the IGA Community Awards pro-

gram earlier this year, went towards the new vehicle.

“The community donations we’ve received have helped enormously and we’re pretty lucky and very grateful,” Korumburra CFA captain Shane Maskell said.

“The primary use is to set it up to be as versatile as it can be. It has lights and a siren. The old vehicle we traded in didn’t, so it’s a lot safer for members who use it.”

Embroiderers exhibit in city SOUTH Gippsland embroiderers have their work featured in FEAST | Christmas at The Johnston Collection 17|18 in East Melbourne until January 31, 2018.

The annual Christmas exhibition showcases the extraordinary talent of craftspeople from all over Victoria.

The contemporary work is displayed against the backdrop of Wil-

liam Johnston’s magnificent historic collection in his former residence Fairhall.

The exhibiting embroiderers are Penny Wolswinkel and Pauline Lancaster, members of the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria (Leongatha Country Group).

The group started in 1987 as an informal guidance group, where a small band of enthusiastic embroiderers met in each other’s

homes to learn and share embroidery techniques.

Over the years, that number has expanded to more than 30 members from across South Gippsland and Phillip Island to the Latrobe Valley, united by their passion for embroidery.

The late Mr Johnston was a 20th century collector and antique dealer who left his collection to the people of Victoria.

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In a block of just four units and at the front of the complex, street views from inside give a sense of added outdoor spaciousness.

The unit features a generous, light filled open plan living room which enjoys a garden outlook.

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Curtains and floor coverings are of neutral tones throughout the unit.

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A paved courtyard caters for outdoor living, while private gate access to the adjoining park and playground is a bonus. Gardens are low maintenance.

With not a thing needing to be done, simply move in and enjoy this appealing unit in a convenient and desirable location. Call for further information.

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Located close to schools, shops and medical facilities, it is a flat, easy walk to all the amenities.

With three generous bedrooms, two living areas, modernised kitchen and bathroom, you also have a sought after back lane that provides great access into the back yard.

Quality built in the 1950’s by a highly respected local builder, and lovingly maintained by the

one family for many decades.

Upon entering the property, you can see how the property has been meticulously looked after.

It is warm and inviting, and would make a great home for a new family, or perfect for the retiree, who still wants to gather the family for special occasions.

At the rear of the house, a tasteful family room has been added that has a gorgeous outlook over the garden, and a decked area perfect for soaking in the warmth of the afternoon sun.

An inspection on this property is a must.

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With the original third bedroom being opened up to provide a larger living area, there’s plenty

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The bathroom and kitchen is upgraded with solid timber doors, an electric stove and a dishwasher.

The full length north facing back verandah provides a great place to relax and unwind.

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Inspect your new home before you buy SPRING is traditionally the busiest time for house auctions and this year promises to be no exception, with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria expecting spring 2017 to be one of the strongest on record.

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is encouraging prospective homebuyers to do their homework before making a bid.

This means that, in addition to arranging finance and closely reviewing the contract and related purchase documents, people should organise a pre-purchase inspection by a registered building practitioner who offers the service.

Doing so will help in making an informed decision on what is invariably one of life’s largest financial commitments.

Homebuyers can find an appropriately registered building practitioner via the ‘Find a Practitioner’ link on the VBA website. Further information about pre-purchase inspections can be found on the Victorian Government building tool www. building.vic.gov.au.

VBA Director of Enquiries, Inspections and Complaints Murray Smith said that by arranging a professional inspection, prospective buyers can help make sure the home is safe and meets building regulations.

“Building surveyors, building inspectors and architects are appropriately trained to carry out home pre-inspections,” Mr Smith said.

“While a pre-purchase inspection will cost

you money, it can save you from nasty and often costly surprise repairs down the track.

“Cracks in brickwork and plaster, mould, rising damp and structural wear and tear can be hidden by a fresh plaster and paint job that may only be discernible to the trained eye; sloping and springy floors may mean restumping is required; and a sagging roof can indicate structural problems.”

Mr Smith said an inspection can help home purchasers know what they are buying and help them understand maintenance they may need to carry out. This can be factored into the price they are prepared to pay for the property.

A pre-purchase inspection should review the dwelling from top to bottom, including the roof space and sub-floor, if accessible.

Consumer Affairs Victoria, through the building tool, advises consumers of the merits of having a pest inspection as part of a pre-purchase check. It also recommends checking whether the property is in a bushfire prone area.

“While the pre-inspection report provides you with a great deal of information, owners should take other precautionary measures,” said Mr Smith. “Checking the history of the building, including whether building permits were issued for all building work on the property, such as renovations, is recommended.”

To find an appropriately registered building practitioner for your inspection, visit the VBA website www.vba.vic.gov.au, or for general information on pre-purchase inspections, visit www.building.vic.gov.au.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Boggs is back LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre is pleased to announce that after nearly eight years, the Boggs show is back to entertain and delight South Gippsland audiences.

The end of year travelling show which dates back more than 30 years, is affectionately known as the Boggs show.

This time around the show is back with many of its favourite cast members, including Nicole Cooper, Alison McIntyre, Terry Lay, Barb Fleming and Brad Beach who will be joined by new members Adrian Darakai and Laura Mauraty.

The Boggs is Back show is two hours of hilarious fun coupled with a little cross dressing, funny jokes, fantastic comedy sketches and heartfelt songs.

The show is designed to allow audiences two hours to escape and have a great time with friends.

Over the past 30 years, the Boggs show has often been seen as the best end of year fun you can have with friends laughing while having a few drinks.

This year’s show features songs, some serious, some comedic, a bit of dance, a range of skits, some original, some adapted from well loved TV shows and is promising to be one of the best Boggs yet.

The adults only show, which is never crude but often naughty, promises to provide audiences with many laughs.

In addition to the fun, the show is also an opportunity for audiences to hear amazing performances from fantastic singers who will provide highly impressive musical moments. It includes some of Lyrics best performers.

If you like comedy, great singing or both, make a point of coming to see Boggs is Back.

With three shows only, hosted by the Mirboo North Swimming Pool, Dumbalk Hall and Korumburra Italian Club, seats will be limited so book early.

The name hails back to the Boggs family that provided a long and rich tradition of music hall entertainment in South Gippsland.

Ebeneezer Boggs (or Genghis as he is affectionately known), and wife Sybil Sidebottom-Boggs created the lineage which has now extended over three generations and has spread to include children, cousins, nieces, in-laws and outlaws.

Originals such as Donald McDangle Boggs, Dan Druff (or Woody) Boggs and Ernestine Boggs have seen the family grow to include the ever increasing Hills, (or Boggs-Hills, or to be completely accurate, Sidebottom-Boggs-Hills), family, some of the more recent of whom are ap-

Floral wonder: Yvonne Williams of Boorool will share her garden, including roses, with visitors to her open garden as part of the 46th Leongatha Rose Spectacular.

Countdown to rose show THE 46th Leongatha Rose Spectacular will be more open, light and spectacular in a bright, refurbished Memorial Hall on November 10 and 11.

The basic of the show will remain the same – high calibre competition standard for several classes of roses, including novice, and a growing cut flower section.

The special sections for perfumed rose, children’s entries and the highly popular community group floral arrangements continue, as do the special exhibits: the Morwell Rose Garden display, a miniature rose display and for the fifth time, a feature rose presentation, and do not forget the always brilliant foyer arrangement.

For sustenance and more enjoyment, the Red Cross Auxiliary provides refreshments and there is a browsing table to relax and enjoy a wide range of light, pictorial rose reading, and reliable reference books.

Proceeds from the garden and donations will go to Vision Australia. Visitors will be able to buy Vision Australia calendars, visual aid items and raffle tickets.

There is also the plant stall and special favourite, the posies, as well as rose plants for sale in the foyer.

New attractions this year will be a rose artist at work, with posie demonstrations planned.

This year’s feature rose is a little different. It is a double: Miss Marion Manifold, representing one of the early Australian bred roses, and Allen Brundrett,

named on the occasion of Brundrett the Rose People’s centenary in 1993.

They tie together the story of many events, not only in the lives of this iconic rose family, but of rose growth in general.

Bruce Brundrett is helping round out the history and he may be available to give a talk at the spectacular.

His own recent releases will be featured, and some, hopefully, available.

There will also be an open garden to explore.

Yvonne and Rob Williams of Boorool will have their garden open on the Saturday.

Visitors will enjoy a stunning three and a half acre garden combining trees, shrubs and bulbs designed around many rooms and beds.

“I’m opening my garden because I believe in the work of Vision Australia because I believe it would be terrible to lose your sight,” Yvonne said.

Maps and directions will be available at the hall.

The Leongatha Rose Spectacular will be held at Memorial Hall, Leongatha, on Friday, November 10 from noon to 4pm, and Saturday, November 11, from 9.30am to 4pm. The open garden will be open from 10am to 4pm.

Entry to the spectacular is $5. Children free.

For more information, see www.springissouthgippsland.com.au , phone 5657 3292 or email eskaye504@gmail.com

Hitting the stage: from left, some of the cast of Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s first Boggs show in eight years, Nicole Cooper, Brad Beach, Adrian Darakai, Alison McIntyre, Laura Mauraty and Terry Lay lap up the fun of the show. pearing for the first time in this show.

Shows are: Dumbalk Hall, Friday, November 10. Bookings to Bev Hanley on 5664 4344 or Jan Stirling on 5664 4396 or 0488 445 153; Grand Ridge Brewery, Mirboo North, Friday, November 24: https://www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=318251; and Korumburra Italian Social Club, Saturday, November 25: Maria Condoluci on 0407 288 822, Arc Gammaldi on 0419 507 410 or Frank Parini on 0456 056 507.

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Top of the range: dealer principal at Traf T&M Jason Henry (left) with sales representative Anthony Cook.

Ready to roll for spring harvest IT’S that time of year again and the team at Traf Tractor and Machinery is ready.

Celebrating its 60th year of trading and servicing in the Gippsland region, harvesting season is second nature.

“We have a wide range of quality products to choose from, so we’ve got all of your farm machinery needs covered,” Traf T&M’s dealer principal Jason Henry said.

With Case IH tractors, Kuhn agricultural machinery, Lely harvesting machinery and Hustler mowers, just to name a few, he is not wrong.

The Optum CVT with 270 to 300hp has just started to arrive at Traf T&M branches after a long anticipated wait.

The Optum CVT 300 has been voted the 2017 Tractor of the Year and it is easy to see why according to South Gippsland sales representative Anthony Cook.

“Our team is very excited about the release of the Optum. The Optum is loaded with great specifications and is a very versatile tractor,” he said.

With harvesting season in full swing, Traf T&M has released its ‘Bring on Spring’ campaign of Case IH deals to fit any farmer’s needs.

“Our team is here to help you find the right fit,” Anthony said.

“Customer experience is very important to us,” Jason added.

“We want our clients to love their machinery as much as we do.”

For all of your farm machinery needs, visit their new website www.traftractor.com.au or come and give them a visit.

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Taking off: Middle Tarwin contractor Anthony Hill said the silage season has been slow in the wake of heavy rain.

“A very wet September made it hard to get fertiliser on for three weeks,” he said.

“There is not heaps of grass around yet really and we’re just starting to get going. It’s looking like being a really good spring, especially if you are close to the coast.”

Do you harvest silage too late?

By Frank Mickan, pasture and fodder conservation specialist, Agriculture Victoria.

IF a paddock looks yellow after the forage has been ensiled, your profitability may have been substantially reduced over the next year.

Why? The paddock was cut too late and most likely the pasture will have been too long.

It will be slower in recovering, produce less regrowth and will be less dense for several months or allow weeds to fill the bare patches.

To add salt to this wound, silage will be lower in nutritive value resulting in lower milk production unless fed to late lactation cows or dries.

Many paddocks are set aside for silage by farmers several weeks later than they should be.

Many farmers still chase bulk instead of quality and the above is the results. Yes, the yield will be lower but either more area can be cut to help offset this and will maintain spring pasture quality or more importantly, less silage needs to be made to produce a given production level due to its higher quality.

Total spring pasture quality and dry matter production will be higher, as will animal production.

Let’s look at some of the pros and cons behind this thinking.

If you want high quality pasture silage the pasture, ideally, should be vegetative at the stage of grazing and before canopy closure, and with very little seed head showing, if at all.

This silage will test near 11 megajoules of metabolisable energy per kilogram of dry matter (MJ ME/kg DM or ME) and over 14 per cent crude protein (percentage of CP).

If wilted and harvested quickly and sealed airtight

very soon after harvest is completed, the final product will test just slightly below that of the parent pasture.

When fed out, this silage will result in animal production just below that of the parent material.

Many farmers have now experienced this themselves since successfully making early cut high quality silage.

To make high quality pasture silage, the forage has to be mown early in the season, about four to six weeks before hay would normally be made.

Early closure and short shut up period will generally also result in more total spring growth.

Stack silage must be wilted to 30 to 35 percent dry matter (DM) and baled silage 40 to 50 percent DM and harvested within 24 to 48 hours of mowing.

Precision chopped forage and large square bales may be about 10 percent DM higher respectively. Using tedders and/or mower-conditioners (leaving wide swathes) are essential when ensiling this early in the season but well worth the expense.

Aim for these targets and if the rain beats you, as it invariably will sometimes, with the aid of silage additives, you can often still salvage reasonable quality silage since you started with a high quality pasture.

If the rain is heavy and falling over a few days, you may lose the silage but the silver lining here is that the paddock has been ‘topped’ and will have the a lot of high quality, dense regrowth.

If the early cut and light yielding crop can be achieved, the harvested paddock will look a similar colour to one being grazed.

That is, green, or possibly only a slighter lighter green colour but not light green and definitely not yellow the result of cutting a heavy silage crop.

These latter pastures would have been past canopy closure, probably with many seed heads in the sward and apart from the silage being much lower in nutritive value, regrowth will take much longer to regrow and will be thinner.

So now you have a lot of silage under about 9.5 ME and less than 10 to 12 percent CP and much thinner, weaker pastures and a boon for weeds to fill in the bare gaps.

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Balers pose fire danger

By Frank Mickan, pasture and fodder conservation specialist, Agriculture Victoria.

EACH year we hear about hay stack fires in sheds and in paddocks and the financial loss of outside haystacks, sheds and unfortunately, equipment.

However, not so commonly known is that there are also many baler fires that start while baling, many of which could have been avoided or at least, with much reduced damage.

Not only are balers often burnt in these fires, but sometimes the tractor is also partly or completely destroyed, neither cheap pieces of machinery.

No doubt there are other unreported costs such as paddock fires caused by the baler fire spreading into nearby windrows and surrounding dry paddocks, especially if there is wind.

There is always the dangerous prospect of serious burns to the operator. Then there is the potential loss of animal production due to the delay in baling, until another baler is put into action and worse if it rains beforehand, causing substantial loss in nutritive value of the hay.

Most baler and tractor fires are caused by overheating of, usually, damaged bearings and often not noticed until the hay bale and baler are well alight, unless the operator just happened to turn around when fire first started.

What should be well known by farmers and contractors is that it is compulsory by law in Victoria for all tractors to have a water extinguisher with a minimum nine litre capacity attached to the tractor during the fire restriction period.

This can be either a pressurised water extinguisher or a knapsack, although the latter is difficult to attach on many late model tractors. This simple tool is a no brainer when operating equipment with hot bearings in hot dry, windy conditions in very dry

Reduce your risk: simple precautions can help prevent a baler fire this silage and hay season. flammable grass.

The CFA also recommends carrying a minimum two kilogram dry powder extinguisher. These are useful for electrical and hydraulic oil fires, often starting as a result of the baler fire melting wires or hydraulic hoses.

Embers often are blown into nooks and crannies around and under the tractor cabin and other hard to get at places.

Spraying water into these spots sometimes does not reach all crevices or deep enough where dust and loose dry material has built up. The water can sometimes evaporate before extinguishing the fire in some locations.

However, a powder extinguisher will spread further and is more effective in these scenarios than water. Electrical shorts can also start fires and even though the electrics are usually automatically shut

down on many of the latest model tractors, fires can sometimes short circuit this safety process. Water won’t extinguish this fire.

Farmers and contractors are urged to clean the tractor each day to minimise build-up of flammable material.

Over time, dust and loose dry grass builds up in nooks and crannies and can lodge near hot tractor parts such as the engine manifold, exhaust and turbocharger.

Get a handle on the normal operating temperatures of the bearings once the baler reaches operating temperatures by using a thermal gun ranging in price from $30 to several hundred dollars.

This is not fool proof and a bearing may give out suddenly without warning. Replace any bearings which are running hotter than normal. The latest balers run at higher temperatures than earlier models.

Seriously consider changing sets of bearings when one is showing signs of wearing out. The bearing in the opposite one end of the shaft to the worn bearing may not be far from wearing out itself and it is highly likely increased wearing may have been caused by its crook mate at the other end. Replacing bearings is much cheaper than replacing a baler and/or tractor.

If you notice a fire in the bale chamber, or a smoking bearing, the CFA, based on many years of experience, strongly suggests not ejecting the bale from the chamber.

While being ejected, the bale becomes suddenly exposed to much more air and the loose material inside and around the baler can seemingly ‘explode’ into flames once the baler is freed from its tight airrestricted confines.

Also, depending on strength and direction of the wind, this newly inflamed material may be blown into the tractor and cabin crevices.

Do not speed up the tractor in the hope of extinguishing the flame as the flush of air actually fuels the flame and oftenjust spreads the fire into the paddock itself.

The CFA strongly recommends separating the tractor from the baler as quickly as possible because baler fires more often than not get out of control quickly.

Beware of the risk of burns as metal components heat quickly, making uncoupling of hydraulic hose very difficult and extremely dangerous.

The CFA site also recommends avoiding the overloading of electrical circuits by using the battery isolation switch, if fitted, whenever the harvester is parked.

The CFA also recommends the use of vermin deterrents during the down period as these blighters can chew through electrical insulation, resulting in short outs.

Take care when driving vehicles with hot exhausts or even hotter catalytic converters over long dry grass or windrows, and avoid welding and/or grinding metal in the paddock on hot windy days.

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Deliver less waste and more forage TRILAC HC bacterial forage inoculant is designed to improve the fermentation efficiency of silages made from pastures, corn, sorghum, legumes and cereals.

TRILAC HC is a premium inoculant that contains strains of Pediococcus pentosaceus and Lactobacillus plantarum, as well as a specific enzyme package.

Designed to work under difficult conditions such as low dry matter content and lack of soluble sugars, the bacteria and enzyme combination rapidly produces large volumes of lactic acid, quickly reducing pH to prevent losses while the enzyme solution produces sugars for an effective fermentation process.

TRILAC HC is manufactured with high concentrate/slow sedimentation technology which guarantees a very high inoculant rate (CFU/g of forage) and contains stability agents that provide a 72 hour tank life when a fresh batch of inoculant is mixed with cool, clean water.

Forages and Total Mixed Rations (TMRs) made with treated forages are more stable, delivering less waste and more forage to feed, better intakes and improved hygienic feed quality.

They also: • result in rapid pH drop to stabilise forage; • conserve the feeding value of forages; • decrease dry matter losses; • result in greater nutrient retention and greater feed out stability; and • enzymes improve rumen digestibility of forage.

Silostop Orange is the break-through you’ve been waiting for and it stands to save you plenty in terms of overcoming aerobic spoilage.

Silostop Orange is a premium Oxygen Barrier film created using high quality food grade barrier resins, in combination with high quality polyethylene resins, ensuring silage is sealed against air entry, not just covering the stack.

Silostop also offers a bale wrap film that prevents the entry of oxygen into the silage bales. It can be used in exactly the same way as conventional silage bale wrap, with the same level of stretch and the same basic

Value stacks up: Silostop Orange is the break-through you’ve been waiting for and it stands to save you plenty in terms of overcoming aerobic spoilage. handling and storage rules.

It is strong and durable and can be used to wrap any type of crop with any standard commercial bale wrapper or combi machine.

Safeguard your silage film and achieve an effective seal with UV Protection Covers and Gravel bag sealing weights.

UV protection covers are designed to protect against the impact of UV light and damage caused by animals and environment. This is ideal for protecting Silostop oxygen barrier film, or any other silage film.

Gravel bag sealing weights create a tight seal on silage pits or stacks. Gravel bags are critical for restricting oxygen from entering the silage mass.

Laid along the seams and edges, the oblong shape provides a quality seal as they are flexible enough to fit the contours of the silage surface and fit snuggly along pit walls.

Gravel bags are safe and are easy to move, which make for an effective alternative to tyres. UV covers and gravel bags offer the best protection for your silage.

Both products are available through Debenham Australia, call 1800 424 630.

Go for quality this season

By Frank Mickan, pasture and fodder conservation specialist, Agriculture Victoria.

PASTURE silage quality is mainly influenced by stage of growth at cutting, timing and length of shut up, prevailing weather conditions and the harvesting, storage and feedout management.

The single most important determinant of high quality silage is the stage of growth at cutting.

The more vegetative (leafier) the crop and the closer to the correct grazing stage (2.5 to three green leaves) it is at cutting, the closer will be the silage quality to the original pasture being ensiled.

The timing of when paddocks are dropped out of the rotation and how long they are left before cutting will affect quality and yield.

If pastures are closed early enough, that is dropped out of the rotation, well ahead of when the grasses are due to head, quality will be dictated by the amount of dead ryegrass tillers and clover plants in the base of the sward due to shading.

If the pasture stubble is yellow after harvest, then the shut up period was too long, resulting in ‘unseen’ waste and some decrease in quality. However, qual-

ity drop off at this stage is much less than later in the season.

Length of closure is most detrimental to pasture/ silage quality if closure is near when the ryegrass plants are approaching their reproductive stage.

Once ryegrass enters its reproductive phase, that is starts to head, they can change from vegetative to full ear within 10 to 14 days, and correspondingly, decline in quality very quickly.

Other factors are: • if harvesting paddocks were sown with a mixture of early and later maturing species, quality will begin to decrease earlier due to the earlier maturing species going to head earlier; • pastures containing over 25 to 30 percent rubbish grasses, such as winter grass and barley grass, will also be low in quality as they will be in head at harvest; • most clovers, such as white, Balansa and sub clovers, maintain high quality well into flowering; • use silage additives as appropriate; • clumpy pastures and those which were poorly grazed last rotation, will be lower in quality; • unfavourable weather; and • harvesting, storage and feed out issues such as too long a wilting and/or harvesting period, inadequate compaction, delayed and/or inadequate sealing and poor feed out management will also affect final quality and DM losses to varying degrees.

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Hands on day for tractors CLAAS Harvest Centre South Gippsland will showcase the new Arion 440 at its Great Big Demo Day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 25 at Bowlers’ farm at 9284 South Gippsland Highway, near Ruby.

Get up close and arrange a test drive the new Arion 400 series as well as drive it with a loader or a bale grab.

The most distinctive of the changes in the new model is the award winning Panoramic cab, which features a continuous windscreen roof panel.

“If farmers can get in the cab and have a drive they will see how much benefit there is from the extra vision

and greater sense of space,” Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland’s Anthony Blackshaw said.

“The 2.4 cubic metre one-piece windscreen gives the driver a completely new picture.

“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.

Also at the demo day will be a total of 16 machines, 10 of which will be available for a test drive and the others for stationary display.

This includes a range of tractors,

See the latest: Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland invites farmers to come along and view all the latest from Claas at its demo day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 25. From left, sales trainee Brett Scorah, dealer principal Anthony Blackshaw, parts manager Pauline Graewe and sales consultant Scott Sellings.

Ideal combo: the Claas Arion 400 series with a Claas Disco 3550 mower.

rakes and mowers which can be tested.

On the day the team and farmers will be able to mow using a mower conditioner, as well as tedder, rake, bale or wrap.

“Weather-wise it is shaping up to be sensational so I urge anyone interested

to come and have a look and have a test drive,” Anthony said.

“The Claas family is a big one and we’ll have tractors from 100 horse power up to 240 horse power and a number of ranges in between.”

The barbecue will be firing and

drinks will be available and chat to Claas representatives from Melbourne and Germany who will also be in attendance.

Look out for the signs on the South Gippsland Highway on the Melbourne side of Leongatha. tre

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SEE THE BIG BOYS IN ACTION!

THE BOWLER’S FARM 9284 South Gippsland Highway, Ruby VIC 3953 Wednesday, 25th October from 10am - 3pm

SOUTH GIPPSLAND 10am – 3pm Wednesday, 25 October

The Bowler’s Farm 9284 Sth Gippsland Hwy Just out of Leongatha heading towards Korumburra LOOK FOR THE FLAGS!

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Farming Insight

Burra Foods cut costs

By Jessica Anstice BURRA Foods is moving forward, turning sustainable and cost efficient by installing 100 kilowatts of solar energy to the front warehouse roof at its Korumburra site.

“Like the everyday household, Burra Foods is struggling with the ever increasing costs of energy and must do something about it,” Glenn Falcke of Burra Foods said.

“Our energy costs have more than doubled over the last three years and this increase is hurting the business.

“Our starting point, which began last year, was to replace all lights to LED. Our program has us about 50 percent of the way at present.”

The second step for Burra Foods was to install 100 kilowatt of solar energy to the front warehouse roof, and with the assistance of Sustainability Victoria, the company will undergo a level two energy efficiency audit.

A specialist third party audit team will identify areas where Burra can reduce its energy requirements.

“From this audit and the imminent energy management system installation, we have targeted a reduction in energy volume of less than 10 percent,” Mr Falcke said.

The State Government has paid for around 45 percent of the project.

SPECIAL SPRING DAIRY SALE Monday 30th October 11.00am KOONWARRA VLE

130 Outstanding 130 Spring Calved Females A/c K Jackson, Agnes 70 Fresh calved AI Bred Holstein cows & heifers.

Sired by Medallion, Impression, Berryhill, Shadow. Averaging 35 litres, 80 c/c Medium framed neat uddered cows.

A/c Kaedem Dairies, Foster 25 Holstein cows & heifers sired by Steady, Shottle Iota, Toystory.

Calved July- Sept, some being rejoined.

Years of Orchard mating programme.

Further entries invited Catalogues available please contact DLS office 03 9338 9259 Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934

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Environmentally friendly: from left, Burra Foods electrical services coordinator Adam Maffei with Burra Foods contractors Pierce Sheahan and Brendan Reed in front of the 100 kilowatts of solar energy panels recently installed on top of Burra Foods’ front warehouse roof at Korumburra.

Burra steps up BURRA Foods has announced a 10 cent per kilogram of milk solids step up, a move welcomed by the company’s suppliers.

Daily milk volumes into Burra Foods continue to increase as production moves towards its peak.

“With extra capacity now online, we are managing record volumes for the site while working hard to get the right product mix to meet the firm demand from established and emerging markets,” Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers said.

Dairy farmer and Burra Foods supplier Helen Jones from Foster said step ups are always sign of the industry heading in the right direction.

“The season is improving, the weather has improved, the grass is growing and no one ever says no to a step up,” she said.

“We were really wet here over winter, but now the grass is growing madly and we are hopefully

looking forward to a good spring.”

Mr Crothers said the unique imbalance in returns for butterfat and milk protein was well reflected in the Global Dairy Trade auction results and it was “difficult to see a fundamental change” in the near future.

“We live in a world of milk protein surplus while butterfat achieves record prices - yes, butter is back,” he said.

“While no one is immune from low protein prices, our product mix was somewhat protected and this was one of the reasons Burra was able to announce the step up.

“Burra must turn its back on other processors and the turbulence they brought to the market and build its own supply chain in its own way. This step up is one more initiative to do just that.”

This step up, applying retrospectively to milk supplied from July 1, provides a further cash injection for suppliers when paid on November 15.

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Prime Sale - Wednesday, October 18

THERE were approximately 1030 export and 200 young cattle penned representing an increase of 280 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and competing in a mostly dearer market.

Quality declined in the grown steers and bullocks while there was a good selection of yearling heifers suited to the trade.

Cows made up almost half of the yarding with a sprinkling more beef cows amongst the weight of dairy cows including an increased supply of poor light weights.

Yearling heifers to the trade gained 8c on most sales.

Grown steers and bullocks sold firm. Heavy weight grown heifers lifted 6c to 8c/kg.

Manufacturing steers sold firm. Cows sold mostly 2c to 4c/kg dearer as restocker enquiry increased for suitable lots. Heavy weight bulls improved 15c/kg.

Vealers reached a top of 320c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 256c to 295c/kg.

A handful of grown steers made between 268c and 281c/kg with quality an issue. Bullocks sold between 270c and 291c/kg. A handful of heavy bullocks made from 260c to 280c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers sold from 249c to 268c/kg. Friesian manufacturing steers made between 229c and 236c with the crossbred portion between 262c and 279c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold between 167c and 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 198c to 249c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold from 252c to 288c with a few dairy lots from 238c to 249c/kg.

BULLOCKS 5 Murphy & Platt, Toongabbie Sth 723.0kg 18 M. & A. Giardina, Thorpdale 637.2kg 11 S. & B. McLaren, Woodleigh Vale 716.4kg 3 Mrs G. Shandley, Meeniyan 633.3kg 1 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 565.0kg 1 D. & M. Blake, Perry Bridge 705.0kg STEERS 1 K. & N. Reid, Korumburra 400.0kg 2 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 485.0kg 2 P. & P. O’Loughlin, Nerrena 490.0kg 6 Lloyd Hengstberger, Dumbalk Nth 492.5kg 7 A. & G. Campbell, Mirboo North 521.4kg 1 S. & C. Harrison, Giffard West 480.0kg HEIFERS 1 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 395.0kg 16 M. Carpinter, Thorpdale 344.7kg 2 S. & L Campbell, Mardan 472.5kg 3 P. & P. O’Loughlin, Nerrena 458.3kg 6 Hinchcliffe Holding P/L, Glengarry 469.2kg 2 S. & C. Harrison, Giffard West 392.5kg COWS 2 D. & L. Minogue, Nerrena 635.0kg 5 B. & G. Missen, Woodside 644.0kg 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 775.0kg G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 855.0kg 1 H. Anderson, Korumburra 785.0kg 1 C. & S. Robinson, Inverloch 720.0kg BULLS 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 1055.0kg 1 B. & A. Cornwall, Allambee East 895.0kg 1 Carnacoo Past Co, Stony Creek 830.0kg 1 G.T.L. Bowman, Rosedale 1000.0kg 1 T. & D. Flint, Longford 915.0kg 1 A. Ditta, Toora 810.0kg

290.6 290.0 286.6 283.6 281.0 280.0

$2101.04 $1847.94 $2053.10 $1796.13 $1587.65 $1974.00

320.0 312.6 285.2 284.0 281.0 280.2

$1280.00 $1516.11 $1397.48 $1398.70 $1465.21 $1344.96

310.0 295.0 275.0 275.0 273.0 272.0

$1224.50 $1016.83 $1299.38 $1260.42 $1280.83 $1067.60

246.6 246.6 245.0 237.6 237.6 236.6

$1565.91 $1588.10 $1898.75 $2031.48 $1865.16 $1703.52

287.6 274.6 274.6 263.6 261.6 255.6

$3034.18 $2457.67 $2279.18 $2636.00 $2393.64 $2070.36

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Farming Insight Three new faces join GippsDairy board fences at home on a com- Armstrong, Shiona Berry, Michelle Axford, David puter and can herd cows Johnson and executive officer/regional manager Allan Cameron. into the shed.

Shiona, who has a Korumburra’s Michelle Axford, Glen Alvie dairy background as a ruminant farmer Shiona Berry and Neerim South’s David Johnnutritionist, said innovason were formally announced in their new roles at the tive thinking could change AGM in Traralgon. the way the Gippsland The meeting also saw Grant Williams, a dairy industry looks at home farmer from Hallora, and Lauren Finger, a dairy farmer grown feed, making a big from Yannathan, reappointed as chair and deputy chair difference to profitability. respectively. Denison dairy farmer Brad Missen was “I would like to see elected secretary. improvement in the Gardiner Foundation hosted a post-AGM dinner, home-grown fodder side where results of a comprehensive feed-base study were of things and increasing released. our returns of our own Mr Williams said the three new directors would land,” she said. bring a variety of skills to the board table.

“I would like to see “David’s business experience, Michelle’s knowlmore multiple cropping edge of genetics and Shiona’s background as a rumiand trying to get more nant nutritionist mean we have added a huge bank of Joining team: new GippsDairy directors Michelle Axford, Shiona growth out of land.”

Berry and David Johnson (front row) are welcomed aboard by reapknowledge to the board,” he said.

David joins the board “All three are also dairy farmers, so they understand pointed chair Grant Williams and regional manager Allan Cameron. after a career in dairy that the industry and what farmers are having to deal with in has been different to most. chael at Korumburra, said she would like to use her any given season.”

He has spent time in the US state of Minnesota DataGene evaluation manager Michelle Axford on-farm experience and knowledge of genetics to help and in northern Victoria, where he studied farming said joining the board was a good fit after two decades GippsDairy deliver better outcomes for the region’s systems very different to West Gippsland, as well as farmers. of working in the dairy industry.

“We are fortunate to have some really good re- being a partner in the successful Tarago River Cheese “I have broad interests in dairy, outside of my paid search outcomes that are still yet to be taken up by a Company. job, having been involved in Cows Create Careers and Having last year been awarded a scholarship to broad spectrum of farms,” she said. the Young Dairy Development Program when it was complete the Australian Owner Manager Program at “For some farms that may be doing something difjust getting off the ground,” she said. the University of Queensland, David thought it was “I’ve been working in parallel to GippsDairy for ferent in the genetics space, for others it might be doing a good time to share some of his knowledge with the most of my 20 year career in dairy, so I’ve always something different in the pastures space.”

Glen Alvie dairy farmer Shiona Berry wants to en- wider dairy industry. been interested in what GippsDairy has been do“It’s a chance to give back to an industry that has courage innovation during her time on the GippsDairy ing.” been good to me over the years,” he said. board.

Michelle, who milks 250 cows with husband Mi“I think with my experience, not only on the farm Milking 750 cows with husband Caleb on but with the specialty cheese side of things as well, it hilly country, Shiona gives me an insight into value-adding products, quality can see huge potential in of milk and has given me a pretty good network around digital developments like the place.

“I also see that we need to get smarter about how virtual fencing.

“I love a bit of inno- we employ people and smarter about how we look afvation, so I’d like to bring ter animals.”

Grant thanked the two departing directors, Sinead that discussion to the De Gooyer and Jo Bills for their efforts in further detable,” she said.

“I’m a bit in love with veloping the Gippsland dairy industry.

“As a doctor and a dairy farmer, Sinead brought a virtual fencing at the moment. I can really see the perspective that helped inform the board of the pressbenefits of it, especially ing issues surrounding farmer health in recent years,” he said. in hilly land.”

“Jo’s energy and intelligence was valued across a Virtual fencing sees cows wear a collar that range of issues, as was the industry expertise that she tells them when they are brought to the noard table.”

The full board for the next two years consists of approaching a GPS designated line by issuing chair Grant Williams, deputy chair Lauren Finger, Talking dairy: Dumbalk North dairy farmer Damian Murphy catch- a buzz so the cows learn secretary Brad Missen. Denison dairy farmer Ross Leongatha agribusiness manager Brian es up with AgVic’s Jess Horton and GippsDairy’s Donna Gibson at to move away from the Anderson, Gannon, Maffa veterinarian Richard Shephard, Jinline.

A farmer can ‘make’ the post-AGM dinner. divick farm business management consultant Dan

THREE new directors were appointed to the GippsDairy Board at last Thursday’s annual general meeting.

Livestock - is it fit to load?

THE livestock saleyard is a place to buy and sell fit and healthy stock.

mising their ability to move freely and to cope with the rigors of transport,” Ms Vaughan said.

Examples where livestock should not be selected Agriculture Victoria is reminding livestock owners and agents of their responsibilities when making for transport to saleyards or abattoirs include; • weak and emaciated stock; the decision to send stock to market or abattoirs.

• lameness - they should be able to walk normalAgriculture Victoria animal health and welfare officer Sue Vaughan said good livestock prices were ly and bear weight on all four legs; • deformed stock; making it tempting for owners and agents to send • stock showing any visible disease, injury or sick, injured or disabled animals to saleyards and abtumours; attoirs, but these facilities were not the answer.

• stock unable to keep up with the mob both at “There are many different conditions that may affect livestock, causing them suffering and compro- loading and unloading; • immature or weak stock - with particular reference to bobby calves; and/or • livestock in late pregnancy.

In recent years, Agriculture Victoria has been involved in investigations and prosecutions of a

Poowong misses out

Parasites thrive in pastures

POOWONG has missed out on being named the 2017 LEGENDAIRY Capital WELL below average winter rainfall of Australia. for south and east Gippsland is creating In early February 2017, the search commenced to pasture deficits on grazing land and confind and recognise Australia’s best dairy towns.

Nine months later, the search is over. Australia’s cerns for a dry spring.

LEGENDAIRY Capital for 2017 is Ringarooma, Tasmania.

Ringarooma has a strong dairy farming history dating back to the 1860s when the land was first opened up to farming, and still has a strong community spirit.

Poowong was the Gippsland entry in the competition run by Dairy Australia to recognise dairying communities.

number of owners of cattle with unacceptable eye tumours (eye cancer) at abattoirs and saleyards.

“Livestock managers need to keep in mind it is illegal to present cattle with eye cancer, larger than two centimetres, or a five cent piece, in Victorian saleyards,” Ms Vaughan said.

“There are significant penalties under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1986) which may implicate owners, transporters and even persons in charge of unfit livestock at saleyards and abattoirs.

“If the animal is unfit to transport – do not load it. Individual animals that are unfit to travel should be managed appropriately, treated or destroyed humanely on-farm.”

For further information contact your local Agriculture Victoria animal health staff through the customer service centre on 136 186.

This has prompted a warning by Agriculture Victoria’s animal health staff about the poor season for livestock, compounded by increased parasitism.

Agriculture Victoria senior veterinary officer Dianne Phillips said, “If farmers have no clean paddocks they should regularly monitor worm egg counts, in susceptible livestock, to enable timely treatment.”

Livestock with heavy worm burdens suffer protein loss, blood loss with Barbers Pole worms and over time scarring of the lining of the stomach and intestines may occur.

“To maximise the ability of livestock to utilise available and supplementary feed, ensure your vaccinations, worm treatments and lice treatments are up all to date,” Dr Phillips said.

“Untreated parasitism causes disease and may result in death of affected livestock.”

Agriculture Victoria animal health staff are available for general assistance, and specific advice for your situation should be sought from your regular veterinary practitioner.

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Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at: 1085 Waratah Road, Fish Creek VIC 3959 being L1 LP 125571 Parish of Waratah North.

The application is for a permit to: Use and development of the land for animal boarding (cattery), boat and caravan storage, to display business identification signage and to create and alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1.

The applicant for the permit is: Minns Consulting.

The Application Reference Number is: 2017/21.

You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority - South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953, Telephone: 5662 9200. This can be done during office hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge.

Applications are also available to be viewed on Council's website at www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing • include the reasons for the objection and • state how the objector would be affected.

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Commencing the week of 28th November 2017 for approximately 2 weeks (weather permitting) on the:

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LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE INC

Annual General Meeting SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 7.30pm EAGGER STUDIO 13 Watson Road Leongatha ALL WELCOME

Stony Creek Football Netball Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 7.30pm at the Stony Creek clubrooms All welcome

The Annual General Meeting of the South Gippsland Umpires Association will be held

Monday 13th November 2017 at the Leongatha RSL from 7.30pm (Cnr Smith Street & Michael Place) The SGUA currently have applications open for President and General Committee members.

Please address all expressions of interest to nick.cullis@agippsland.com.au For any further information please contact Nick Cullis on 0413 376 759

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017 Starting at 7pm sharp Followed by Guest Speakers from Bunurong Environmental Centre and The Men’s Shed

Venue: Inverloch Community House, Inverloch Hub, 16 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch (Entry via Reilly St) 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

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Motorists can expect lane closures and minor delays.

Downer Group apologises for any inconvenience.

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(Inverloch/Tarwin Lower area)

Invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of

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Experience with MYOB Premier preferred

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Technician to join Leongatha Motors. You will be a self-motivated individual with the ability and desire to learn new skills working in an exciting team orientated environment.

As a Technician you will be required to carry out servicing and mechanical duties; identify and rectify faults in vehicle stability, balancing, repairs and general servicing as directed, to a standard that enhances the Company, its products and services.

The successful candidate will require: • Qualifications as a Motor Mechanic.

• Ability to take direction and be part of a larger team.

• High standards in customer service and customer care.

• Capacity to problem solve issues and find suitable resolutions • Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals • Current driver’s licence • Ability to work unsupervised

Please email your application by 12 noon Friday, November 3 to: staraccounts@thestar.com.au All enquiries and applications are strictly confidential.

Change your career. someone’s life Inner Gippsland Integrated Family Services Worker Full-time, maximum term contract June 30, 2018 Based in Leongatha We’re looking for a motivated person who has a genuine interest in supporting children, youth and their families with multiple and complex needs.

Learn more ucgipps.org.au Employment is subject to satisfactory criminal history and Victorian Working with Children Checks prior to commencement. Uniting is proud to be an inclusive employer and is committed to keeping children safe.

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Accounts Payable Officer Prom Country Aged Care is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Finance team at Prom Country House in Foster in the role of Accounts Payable Officer. This is a permanent part-time position with flexible hours.

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.

Your daily duties will include, but are not limited to: • processing of creditor payments • accurate entry of invoices • bank reconciliation • reconciling accounts payables • accounts administration To be successful for the role you must possess: • High attention to detail • Excellent communications both verbal and written • Experience with MYOB Accounting systems Applications close 5pm Monday 6 November 2017 All enquiries and applications to: Emmah White, Support Services Manager T: 03 5682 0800 E: Emmah.white@promcountryagedcare.com.au

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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:

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Do You – 36 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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For further information, please contact Andrew McMahon on 0408 748 251, alternatively please forward your cover letter and resumé including two professional referees in confidence to: andrewmcmahon@gmg.net.au Leongatha Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications close Friday 3rd November LMCT: 10285 & LMCT:11276

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PART TIME BOOK KEEPER Cherry Tree Organics has an opportunity for someone experienced in book keeping / accounts, MYOB experience is preferred.

This position would be initially 8 hours per week (flexible working hours) with an opportunity to increase hours in the long term.

Please contact Ann at ann@cherrytreeorganics.com.au or 0408 635 525

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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

Senior Asset Management Officer • TRARALGON location • Exciting role! Passionate team!

• Opportunity to work for Vicroads!

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.

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engagements RILEY - STRATTON The families of Sarah Riley and Jayden Stratton are delighted to announce their engagement.

Wishing them all the very best for their future together.

in memoriam

bereavement thanks SMITH Kenneth Arthur.

Rita and family would like to thank family and friends for their phone calls, messages, lovely flowers and cards, and attendance at the celebration of Ken’s life.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Rita and family.

TAYLOR - Robert Ian (Bob).

Elisabeth and Megan wish to thank all the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Leongatha Hospital for their care of Bob. Their kindness and attention to his needs was greatly appreciated during his final days.

TAYLOR - Robert Ian (Bob).

Elisabeth and Megan wish to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy, flowers and food.

Your kindness and support was greatly appreciated.

Loved uncle of Stuart (dec), Ellen, Rhonda, Alison, Ross and their families.

SLEE - Vin. The committee and members of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club Inc. wish to express our heartfelt condolences to Mari, Stuart and Kate, Trudy, Tony, Che’ and Bree-Anna on the passing of our president and friend Vin. He will be sadly missed by all.

We had some great trips and car runs together.

Keep inventing Vin.

funerals SLEE - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Vin Slee will be held at the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Clubrooms, Leongatha Recreation Reserve on Thursday, October 26, 2017 commencing at 1pm.

Private cremation.

It would be preferred if colourful clothing be worn.

HAMILTON (nee Fyffe) - Judith.

Passed away 24.10.2010.

Fyffe - Linda Isabelle (husband Ray dec.)

Passed away 14.9.2010.

Your memories are ours to cherish, as we fondly remember your ways.

Keeping you safely in our hearts, is where you will always stay.

Missing you.

Your loving family, Tony Hamilton, Graham and Sue, Ian and Isabelle, Andrew and Carolyn, Barney and Jenny and family and grandchildren.

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Amazing feat: the Gippsland Yeerung team made the grand final in the Victorian NAIDOC Football Netball Carnival recently.

Gippsland compete in grand final GIPPSLAND Yeerung just fell short of back to back titles in the Victorian NAIDOC Football Netball Carnival held in Ballarat recently.

The Division 1 squad thought its chances at finals glory had diminished after losing the first two games of the carnival, but it battled hard to make the grand final.

It played in the grand final against the Fitzroy All Stars. Despite leading all day, the All Stars came back in the last quarter to take the title.

The squad’s best game was against Ballarat, which earned the ticket into the grand final. Kicking around eight goals against the opposing team, Gippsland Yeerung had the percentage to move forward in the carnival.

The Gippsland Warriors Division 2 team and the netball squad both missed out on finals. The netball-

ers played extremely well, but fell out of the finals by a small percentage.

Gippsland Yeerung coach Bernie Wells said he was rapt with the outcome.

“It was a great effort; everyone played well. I couldn’t be prouder,” he said.

Mr Wells said he was backed by brilliant coaching staff.

Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club’s Luke James finished the carnival on a high note, being named equal leading goal kicker. He kicked 11 goals during the carnival.

Former Kilcunda Bass player Jason Wells made the Victorian team alongside fellow Gippsland Yeerung players Jai Rout (Cora Lynn) and Peter Hood (Fitzroy All Stars).

Gippsland Warriors player Wayne Norris (Melbourne) was selected into the Victorian B squad.

Umpires awarded UP and coming boundary umpire Douglas Mancarella took out the 2017 South Gippsland Umpires Association Golden Whistle as the association’s most promising umpire.

The award was presented at the annual South Gippsland Umpires Association presentation night, held at the Leongatha RSL following the inaugural West Gippsland Football Netball Competition grand final on Saturday, September 16.

Mancarella’s success started early in the year with his participation in the V/Line Umpiring Academy and at the 2017 U16’s Country State Championships in Morwell and Bendigo.

Following a successful season running the boundary in the Gippsland League, Alberton Football Netball League and the newly-created West Gippsland Football Netball Competition, Mancarella was rewarded with an appointment to the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition senior grand final.

Mancarella strives to get to the elite level in umpiring and has set his sights on joining the TAC Cup ranks next year.

The Golden Whistle was among more than a dozen awards given out on the night, including the presentation of trophies for each umpiring discipline.

Brian Lansdown was awarded the Bill Pollock Memorial as the association’s best performed field umpire, while Harrison Marshall and Paul Bauer were named the best performed boundary and goal umpires respectively.

The Pepperall Family were named the club’s most ideal members for their hard work and dedication to supplying the umpire association members with meals after each Wednesday night training session.

President Graham Laird was recognised for his substantial contribution by being awarded life membership of the association.

Since taking the role in 2013, Laird has dedicated many hours to the association on and off the field and his efforts are a major reason for the association’s strong position and foundation for future success.

Laird took the opportunity to announce his decision to step down as president, but he will remain at the association to continue with his passion of goal umpiring.

If you are looking to get involved in umpiring in 2018 please contact Nick Cullis - AFL Gippsland at nick.cullis@afl.com.au.

Dedication honoured: South Gippsland Umpires Association director Gary Scholz and treasurer Tim Kemp congratulate newly awarded life member Graham Laird (centre).

Achievement: South Gippsland Umpires Association director Gary Scholz and treasurer Tim Kemp with Golden Whistle recipient Douglas Mancarella (centre).

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Goannas overcome Iona ON a cool day with a south westerly breeze, the Gippsland Goannas welcomed the Iona over-60 cricketers to the scenic Briagolong Recreation Reserve.

The innings wrapped up at the score of 7/108 at the end of the 40th over.

Dell kept wickets for the first half of the innings and Cowling, Smith and Freshwater took good catches while Gibson made a stumping when he took over wicket keeping The ground was in duties. magnificent condition Umpire Ray Prowse and the pitch was perfect again stood for the 80 as the Goannas batted first overs, and his efforts were with Peter Dell and Fred much appreciated by both Debono starting brightly. teams.

Dell was bowled in the Ray had made a beauti13th over for 33 and Ray ful chopping board which Smith made a quick 31 bewas presented to the best fore retiring hurt, allowing Iona player, Peter FelGraeme Freshwater to join stead.

Debono.

The Briagolong Crick- New committee: Stephen Bradford, president Paul O’Sullivan, Tanya Darmanin, Michael Darmanin and They took the score to et Club was commended Tony Cantwell were elected to Stony Creek Racing Club’s committee.

112 at drinks and Debono and thanked effusively for retired soon after for 42. their support for the game Val Popov was unas the usual camaraderie fortunately run out early occurred after the game. which brought Ian Gibson The Goannas have a to the crease. trip to Bendigo next weekGoannas Kel Bond and end for a match against the Paul Roughan helped make strong ‘Vic Country’ team. up the Iona team, and they The Goannas will con- STONY Creek Racing the local community,” he both had a bowl at their tinue to practise at 4.30pm Club held its 2017 an- said. teammates.

Freshwater Industry distributions at Glengarry on Wednes- nual general meeting (37) and Gibson (31) both retired after the 32nd over day and Maffra on Friday. to report on its activi- from Country Racing Victoria also helped to give ties over the preced- the club a solid financial base on which to operate ing 12 months.

Those members attend- in coming years.

Paul acknowledged the ing the dinner meeting at the Meeniyan Hotel also wonderful efforts of Sarah heard an entertaining talk Wolf and Cindy Logan from Dr Michael Bourke, in their roles as CEO and a highly respected club life track manager, as well as committee members. member.

Their combined efforts It was also confirmed that retired champion helped Stony Creek be jockey Peter Hutchinson nominated as one of the will be guest speaker at the finalists in CRV’s Country club’s cocktail evening to Racing Club of the Year launch the 2017/18 season award for 2016/17.

“The club is proud to on November 24.

This evening, free for make a positive contrimembers and guests, runs bution to the local community in many ways. from 6 to 8pm.

At the meeting presi- Through its operation it provides employment and Guests of honour: president Paul O’Sullivan with In action: Goanna’s Peter Anton square cuts a ball at the Briagolong Recre- dent Paul O’Sullivan re- strong economic activity guest speaker and life member Dr Michael Bourke. flected on another great ation Reserve in the match against Iona Over-60 cricket team. in the area, as well as enyear for the club. vital for the Club’s suc- phen Bradford and Tony “The 2016/17 racing tertainment for locals and cess and Paul thanked the Cantwell. Paul O’Sullivan visitors.

It provides fundseason has been very reclub’s many supporters, in was re-elected as presiwarding for the club, with raising opportunities for particular Ladbrokes. dent with Graeme Walsh local sporting and comfive race meetings held on Club elections saw four taking the vice president’s a good racing surface, with munity Clubs with around Committee members re- role and Graeme Ward retotal attendances of nearly $16,000 being distributed tire, and Paul thanked John elected as treasurer.

8000 people. Most race for their race day help this Cooper, Jenny McFadden, After dinner, Dr Bourke days were fully sponsored year, and over $1300 was Brian Cantwell and John entertained the audience GRASSROOTS sports clubs in Wonthaggi Cricket Club for equipment, and membership numbers, raised for the Foster and Lamont for their contribu- with fascinating and huGippsland are getting the equip- $809 to the Wonthaggi District Eight bucking industry trends, Leongatha Hospitals on tions. morous memories of the Ball Association for uniforms, $1000 to Publicans’ race day,” These vacancies were club’s history, and his role ment, skills and expertise they the Wonthaggi Little Athletics Centre for increased slightly, high- our Mr O’Sullivan said. lighting the great support filled by Michael and as medical officer on race need to grow and win silverware. uniforms, and $4500 to the Inverloch Surf the club receives from Sponsorship income is Tanya Darmanin, Ste- days.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Har- Life Saving Club to develop a five year riet Shing announced 33 Gippsland clubs strategic plan. would share in over $500,000 from the The Sporting Club Grants Program is first round of the State Government’s part of the State Government’s work to Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18. make sport more accessible and inclusive, Second with a very fine score of 55.09 per cent were Grassroots sports clubs are the heart increase local participation, boost local RESULTS for last week: the steady pair of Norma Hannay and Marg Freeman. and soul of the Gippsland community.

Friday, October 20, at Inverloch – pairs’ competition economies, and support volunteers.

Equal third with an excellent 51.85 per cent were They bring people together and create North/South This grant round saw over 340 clubs healthier, happier and more united com- successfully apply for funding across the First with an excellent score of 58.21 per cent was the Margaret Smith and Margaret Munroe and Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles. munities, and they’re the launching pad of state. talented pair of Anne Williams and John Farr.

Monday, October 16, at Meeniyan– pair’ competiour next generation of champions.

Second with a very sound 55.36 per cent were Jean The State Government is delivering The Sporting Club Grants Program is on the $120 million Community Sports Barbour and Greg Nicholson, always producing fine tion.

First with the stunning score of 58 per cent were helping more people of all ages and abili- Infrastructure Fund that is upgrading tired scores. ties to participate in grassroots sports and grounds and ageing pavilions, and buildThird with 53.21 per cent was the highly skilled pair Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay.

Second with a very sound 55 per cent were the conrealise their sporting dreams. of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper. ing female-friendly change rooms. stant pair of Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope and third with East/West There are grants for new modern uniFor more information on the Sporting First with the outstanding score of 65.83 and the score a very well achieved 52 per cent were Kathleen Dowd forms and equipment, along with grants Club Grants Program visit www.sport.vic. of the week was the starring pair of Bron Sund and Clive and Ellie McIntyre. providing training programs for coaches, gov.au.

A series of Intermediate lessons will be conducted in officials and volunteers.

“We’re giving grassroots sports clubs Hope.

Second with a sound 51.67 were Marie Sands and Inverloch from Wednesday, November 8, from 7pm to The successful local clubs included in Gippsland the support they need to $1000 for the Koonwarra/LRSL Cricket grow their ranks and help more people Ken McKenzie and third with a fine 50 per cent were 9pm for six weeks.

If you are interested in joining in this program please Club to buy equipment, $1000 for the than ever play the sports they love,” Ms Ruth Stevenson and Anne Speakman.

Tuesday, October 17, at Tarwin Lower – pairs’ com- ring Alan Johnston on 5674 1838 or Ken McKenzie on Mirboo North Golf Club to buy uniforms, Shing said.

0438 066 238 to enrol. $1000 to the Nyora Football Netball Club “Here in Gippsland we are proud of petition Information on session times is available on the club First with a stunning 61.11 per cent were the ever relifor uniforms, $984 to the Phillip Island our clubs and the vital role they play in able Faye Rowlands and Pat West. website. Visitors are very welcome.

Pony Club for equipment, $993 to the bringing together our community.” when the score was two for 196.

Phill Higgins, Peter Anton, Ted Addison and Murray Moore all had a hit, taking the score to 4/230 at the end of the 40th over.

The Iona players were enthused by the afternoon tea provided by the Goannas, and there was plenty left for more snacks after the game.

The Iona innings started slowly with Gordon Cowling and Anton bowling nine overs between them for 14 runs.

Addison and Debono continued the good work as Bond came and went cheaply for Iona, who had reached two for 49 at the drinks break.

Freshwater and Smith bowled their spin in tandem and Goanna Roughan made a few runs before being caught by Debono from the bowling of Higgins.

Popov had a bowl and Addison and Freshwater returned to the crease for the last few overs.

Race president reflects on great year

Boost for local sport clubs in Gippsland

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SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch INVERLOCH hosted its monthly Turkey Triples event on Wednesday.

The event was sponsored

by Ross Chapman Transport.

Winners, with four wins and 69 points were local team Dave Roberts (S), John French and Bob Delahoy.

Runners up, with four wins and 63 points were Jack Miller (S), Doug Muir and Gavan Butler.

Prizes were paid to the best rink winners in each game: game one went to Wayne Parks, Ron Lawson and John Paterno; game two to Peter Tainton’s team from Tarwin Lower; game three to Glen Cohen’s team from San Remo, and game four went to Andy Robertson, John Fisher and Archie Dow. Next Wednesday, October 26, bowlers return to weekly social bowls day, with sign-on by 11.30am for a 12.30pm start.

Saturday Pennant began on Saturday, October 21 with four Inverloch teams playing at home and two away resulting in five wins and a loss.

Results are shown on the Inverloch Bowls Club website and on the South Gippsland Bowls Division website, under pennant results, usually posted on Saturday evening.

The club has started an introduction to lawn bowling program for Grade 6 schoolchildren from the primary school in groups of 20, and this will continue for another four weeks.

According to organisers Carol Thorn, Terry Seaward and Rob Dowling, the first group of school children were well behaved and mostly eager to learn from the experience.

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Kongwak Primary School, for its entertainment value and as an introduction to one of the world’s gentler and more rewarding sports.

Thursday Social Bowls was weather affected so we hope that this week we are luckier on the weather front.

Names in by 11.30am for play starting at 12.30pm.

The Guest Day is to be held on November 3.

Get together with another Inverloch member and invite a couple from another club for a fun day starting at 10am.

A sheet is available to add your name if attending.

A sweet and a savoury plate is requested to help feed our guests in a buffet style.

The Melbourne Cup Day event will be on again this year with a few options for bowlers and non-bowlers to be able to participate in the festivities.

There will be bowling starting at 9.45am and a chicken platter lunch available to the non-bowlers and bowlers alike.

The usual hat parade will be held and hats for hire are supplied to those without one in their wardrobe.

Sweeps, raffles and the races televised on the big screen will be included in day.

This day has been designated as a fundraiser for Motherless Daughters who support women of all ages as they go through life without a mother.

Members are reminded to check the dates for the completion of the first round of the various club championships.

Josie from Travelling Jack will be at the clubrooms on Thursday, October 26, for your bowling needs from 10am to 1pm.

This Friday is member’s night.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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OCTOBER Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

25 WED

26 THUR

27 FRI

28 SAT

29 SUN

30 MON

31 TUE

0427 1005 1615 2215

1.64 0.53 1.45 0.27

0459 1040 1648 2249

1.61 0.54 1.42 0.31

0530 1115 1724 2323

1.57 0.57 1.38 0.35

0606 1151 1802 2357

1.51 0.60 1.33 0.40

0646 1228 1844

1.45 0.63 1.28

0031 0730 1306 1933

0.46 1.39 0.66 1.23

0112 0822 1351 2033

0.52 1.34 0.68 1.20

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

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, October 18 ON a very warm night one 15 end game of bowls was played.

Carolyn Benson and Toni Heldens teamed up and bowled against Bill Wolswinkel and Peter Tiziani, and a great tussle resulted.

Scores were close until the 12th end when Carolyn and Toni held a five shot lead but Bill and Peter scored well on the 13th and 14th ends to snatch the lead by two shots.

The last end saw Carolyn and Toni score two shots to end a good game in a draw at 15 shots all.

Rod declared Carolyn and Toni the winners for the night scoring on eight ends, one more end to Bill and Peter who scored on seven ends.

Buffalo bowlers extend their sympathy to life member Andrew Hanks’ family who passed away at LRH Traralgon. Andrew was a member at Buffalo for many years.

Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.

All welcome.

Leongatha TUESDAY, October 17 saw round one of midweek pennant in action with Division 1 at home to Inverloch and a good win was the end result for our Leongatha teams.

Rosa James’ team won 25 to 20 shots, Jenny Miller’s team won 25 to 19 shots and Marj Pearson’s team won 26 to 17 shots.

Division 3 saw Leongatha again in the winner’s circle with a win over Korumburra.

Marlene Rayson’s team lost by one shot, 19 to 20 shots, Susan Crouch’s team won 29 to 21 shots and Leonie Hanks won 27 to 16 shots.

Round two, October 24 sees Division 1 away to Foster and Division 3 away to Phillip Island.

Wednesday social bowls winners were G. Drury (s) with Glenda Trotman and Raeleigh Soderlund with two wins, a draw and plus five.

Runner-up was the team of Eric Thompson (s), Jo Runciman and Pam Widdows with one win, a draw, plus nil.

Saturday, October 21 saw round one of the Saturday pennant in action with Division 1 team away to Wonthaggi and won the day 73 shots to 57.

J. Hall’s team won 27 to 14 shots, Ray McGannon’s team lost 16 to 26 shots and Russell Trotman’s team won 30 to 17 shots.

Division 3 was home to Port Welshpool and also had an overall win, 79 to 64 shots.

Alan Rayson’s team won 23 to 21 shots, Jeff Pendergast’s team won 29 to 23 shots and Graeme Drury’s team won 27 to 20 shots.

Division 4 travelled to Wonthaggi, however it was not a good day as Wonthaggi won 89 to 52 shots. Les Wilson’s team lost 20 to 32 shots, Vito Serafino’s team lost 16 to 30 shots and Chris Richardson’s team lost 16 to 27 shots.

Round two, October 28 sees Division 1 at home to Inverloch White, Division 3 away to Meeniyan and Division 4 at home to San Remo.

There was no social bowls on Saturday at Leongatha.

Sunday saw the State Mixed Pairs of the South Gippsland section on the greens, with the finals to be played at the Leongatha rinks on Sunday, October 29.

Reminders: The next Kitty Club tea will be on November 3 at the clubrooms and if

you wish to attend please ensure your names are on the list which is situated near the door to the match committee room.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Midweek pennant results Round 1 - October 17 Division 1: San Remo 14/82 (15 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 2/67; Phillip Island 16/107. (59 shots) defeated Port Welshpool -/48; Leongatha 16/76 (20 shots) defeated Inverloch -/56; Corinella 14/63 (2 shots) defeated Foster 2/61.

Division 2: Tarwin Lower 14/67 (7 shots) defeated Lang Lang 2/60; Toora.15/75 (15 shots) defeated Meeniyan 1/60; Korumburra 16/118 (74 shots) defeated Wonthaggi -/44; Mirboo North 14/74 (12 shots) defeated San Remo.

2/62.

Division 3: Phillip Island 16/77 (29 shots) defeated Inverloch (2) -/48; Inverloch (1) 14/80 (15 shots) defeated Fish Creek 2/65; Leongatha 14/75 (18 shots) defeated Korumburra 2/57; Loch had the bye (16 points).

Division 4: Tarwin Lower 12/56 (23 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 2/33; Foster 7/42 drew with Inverloch 7/42; Phillip Island (White) 14/45 (14 shots) defeated Phillip Island (Blue) -/31.

Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island................... 16+59 Leongatha ....................... 16+20 San Remo ........................ 14+15 Corinella............................ 14+2 Foster..................................... 2-2 Wonthaggi ........................... 2-15 Inverloch ............................. 0-20 Port Welshpool .................... 0-59 Division 2 Korumburra ................... 16+74 Toora ............................... 15+15 Mirboo North ................. 14+12 Tarwin Lower ................... 14+7 Lang Lang ............................. 2-7 San Remo ............................ 2-12 Meeniyan............................. 1-15 Wonthaggi ........................... 0-74 Division 3 Phillip Island................... 16+29 Loch ...............................16 even Leongatha ....................... 14+18 Inverloch (1) ................... 14+15 Fish Creek ........................... 2-15 Korumburra ......................... 2-18 Inverloch (2)........................ 0-29 Division 4 Phillip Island (W) ........... 14+14 Tarwin Lower ................. 12+23 Foster...............................7/even Inverloch .........................7/even Wonthaggi ........................... 2-23 Phillip Island (B) ................ .0-14

Tarwin Lower PENNANT is here again and what a contrast between the weather on Tuesday and Saturday – bathers one day and thermals the next.

Tuesday Midweek Division 2 bowlers were rewarded with a win after travelling to Lang Lang, while Division 4 played at home and also secured the first win for the season.

Saturday pennant was played at home with both teams scoring a win – Division 2 played Wonthaggi and Division 4 played Wonthaggi Blue.

Thanks to recruiting some new players, there were 24 Tarwin Lower men on the green.

The club appreciates the visiting clubs enduring the conditions while improvements are continuing at the club.

Tarwin Triples will be played this Wednesday; arrive at 9am for a 9:30am start.

The Barefoot Bowls program is due to start on Tuesday, November 14.

Please contact Jamie O’Donohue, 0412 749 468, for details.

Once again, the club will be holding the annual Melbourne Cup Day event from 12pm on Tuesday, November 7. It costs $25 per head, and includes champagne on arrival and a sumptuous lunch.

Come prepared for sweeps and the Fashion on the Field parade with prizes for best dressed lady and couple. All welcome. For individual or group bookings, phone Mary Massier, 0419 600 263 or Pat O’Donohue, 0408 581 573.

home to Leongatha and fives are away to Mirboo North purple.

The draw is up for the men’s club singles and the pairs draw will be up next week; strict adherence to the dates of play, please.

Get well wishes to a number of players on the sick list.

The club’s thoughts are also with Andrew Hanks’ family on his passing. Andrew was a former member who took a keen interest, though not playing in recent times.

Upshot 2.

Meeniyan

NINE bowlers from Korumburra came to the Wednesday night social bowls this week and, as well as boosting the numbers to 20, the standard of the bowling was outstanding.

At the end of the night, one team was hesitant to hand there card in with the team of Cliff Smith, Mary Tumino and John McColl losing all three game and only winning five ends in total.

The loss was mainly due to some excellent bowling by the other teams rather than any bad bowling.

The competition for the winner was fierce with a very unlucky runner up team of Joe Occhipinti Ann Plowman and Bert Bright winning two games and a massive 17 ends.

The winners with three wins and 12 ends going to the team of Vito Serafino George Bentley and Sally Gammaldi Thanks to the Korumburra members for coming to the night; it is always a very

MONDAY, October 16, was a catered Invitation Fours day.

Winners were Ray Lecher, David Legge, Ian Griffith and John Richardson (Toora), with Frank Seaton Harry Rybolka, Gary Hardy and Steve Snelling( Inverloch) runners up.

Best last game went to Dave Christie’s Fish Creek team.

The catering group lead

by Larraine Godkin again prepared a great meal.

Tuesday was the beginning of midweek pennant with Division 2 hosting Toora.

A draw and two losses was the result with the team going down by 14 shots overall.

Next week they are away to Wonthaggi.

Saturday pennant was an away game to Inverloch for Division 3. A win and two losses was the result; overall down by 11 shots.

At home, Division 5 hosted Corinella; with a big win and two losses, they got up by eight shots.

Next week, threes are

Mardan Indoor

enjoyable when you come.

On a sad note, there was a minute’s silence for Andrew Hanks who passed away during the week; condolences to his family and team members at Buffalo.

IH for RG.

Fish Creek Division 1 playing Philip Island at home: T. McLean (S), B. Cooper, R. Grylls (TM) and A. Kerr; R. Mortlock (S), R. Knight, M. Heywood and C. McGannon; D. Christie (S), N. McKenzie, R McKenzie and B O’Keefe.

Division 5 playing Inverloch at home: J. Lindeman (S), A. Atwell, P. Dean and W. Symmons; K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, M Angwin and G. Hoskin; R. Barham (S) (Man), R Constantine, C. Bell and A. Masson.

Bankers: P. Poletti, N. Buckland (manager), R. Vuillerman, B. Worsterling and M. McKenzie.

All members who have indicated their availability to play pennant, but cannot be accommodated in this week’s selection, are requested to be at the club by 12.30pm for a game of Bankers.

Nev Buckland has been appointed manager for this group and anyone who is not able to attend, is requested to contact Neville (0419 386 076) to facilitate the arrangement of a team.

This will also give the selection committee the opportunity of observing members playing for future selection in pennant teams.

Turkey Triples will be held on Thursday, October 25, from 9am for 9.30am start.

Surf star: former World Tour competitor Glyndyn Ringrose is one to watch in next weekend’s Phillip Island Pro. Photo credit: Liam Robertson.

Local surfers compete with the pros THE Phillip Island Pro will kick off for the first time next weekend and will give local surfers the chance to go up against some of the best surfers in the country.

Surfing on their home breaks will give them a distinct advantage over the travelling surfers who may not understand how each break changes throughout tide and wind changes.

Male surfers from the region to watch include: former World Tour competitor Glyndyn Ringrose; former Victorian Open Champion Steve Noble; 2016 U14 Boys Champion Codie Jeffery; 2015 Victorian Open Champion Carl Wright; 2013 U16 Australian Junior Champion Joe Van Dijk; Phillip Island Boardriders Club Champions Walter Hiatt and Luke Archibald.

Female surfers from the region to watch include: 2016 U14 Girls Australian Junior Champion Sage Goldsbury; U18 Girls Victorian Junior Champion Sophie Fletcher; 2017 U14 Victorian Junior

Champion Poppy Corbett; Phillip Island Boardriders Club Champion Daisy Corbett.

Surfing Victoria CEO Adam Robertson believes this is a fantastic opportunities for local surfers to gain experience in a World Surf League event.

“This event will provide some great opportunities for local surfers to compete at their home break against some of the best surfers from around the country,” he said.

“The experience they will gain will be invaluable for their surfing careers and I have no doubt they will cause some upsets in the draw.”

Entries for the event have now exceeded 115 competitors with countries represented including Canada, USA, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and England.

The event will be held from October 27 to 31 with the primary location of Cape Woolamai.

Other locations around Phillip Island will be utilised dependent on surf conditions.

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Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association RESULTS and ladders from round three – October 21 A Grade Leongatha Groth 6 sets, 36 games defeated Baromi 0 sets, 11 games; Leongatha Millman 5 sets, 30 games defeated Fish Creek 1 sets, 24 games; Mardan – bye.

Ladder Mardan........................ .13.5 Leongatha Millman..... 13.5 Fish Creek ....................... 12 Leongatha Groth ............ 10 Baromi............................. 3.5

B Grade Baromi 6 sets, 36 games defeated Leongatha Duckworth 0 sets, 12 games; Leongatha Rodionova 5 sets, 30 games defeated Leon-

gatha Thompson 1 set, 21 games; Fish Creek 6 sets 36 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 7 games; Leongatha Gavrilova – bye.

Ladder Baromi ............................. 21 Fish Creek ....................... 19 Leongatha Gavrilova .... 8.5 Leongatha Rodionova ...... 7 Leongatha Thompson...... 6.5 Leongatha Duckworth ........ 6 Mardan ............................ 5.5

C Grade Leongatha North 4 sets, 20 games defeated Leongatha Barty 4 sets, 19 games; Mardan 5 sets, 24 games defeated Leongatha Stosur 3 sets, 18 games.

Ladder Leongatha Barty............. 19 Leongatha North ............ 16 Mardan ............................. 11 Leongatha Stosur ............... 8

Full flight: Outtrim’s Sara Beale stretches for a backhand during her team’s narrow upset victory over Koonwarra in Section 2.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis THE weather was cold and drizzly this week.

Great performance: Wonthaggi table tennis player Mick Wright in action at the Australian Veteran Table Tennis Championships in Mandurah, Western Australia. He won gold in this event final (over 70 doubles).

Matches were close in Sections 1 and 2 with quite a few fill-ins.

Has your club paid the affiliation which is now overdue?

Koony and North had the close game in this section, with young players in both teams. Well played to these Haul: Wonthaggi ta- players enabling everyone to ble tennis player Mick play and enjoy the game.

The other two matches Wright with some of his medals. Final tally was had the same score. Inverloch four gold, two silver and won seven sets against Leongatha and Phillip Island doing one bronze. the same, both winning by quite a few games.

Two close games in Section 2, Green won by six games, Gold five sets. Outtrim the club. was the winner by five games

Wright brings home seven medals SEVEN medals went to a Wonthaggi table tennis veteran at National event.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association player Mick Wright, aged 73, has no intention of slowing down.

Mick competed in the Australian Veteran Table Tennis Championships at Mandurah, Western Australia, from October 7 to 14 and won an amazing tally of seven medals (four gold, one silver and one bronze) in team events representing Victoria and in individual events.

Locally Wonthaggi A

Grade and A Reserve finals were played recently and results were as follows: A Grade: Shinglebacks (Justin Licis and Rod Kimmins) defeated Cobras (Bruce Harmer and Steve Anstey) in a thrilling match three sets to two.

A Reserve: Ducks (Daniel Park, Bayley Poynton-Jessup and Jake Bennett) defeated Crows (Brad Scott, Davidc Walkley and Mitch Stivic) five sets to one.

Finals are played to a win only and Ducks got the fifth game over the line before other matches could be played.

It is interesting to note

that Ducks had two new club players in their team (Bayley and Jake).

Crows had one (David Walkley) and up and coming junior player Mitch Stivic.

A visit last week from Table Tennis Victoria CEO Dennis Makaling was popular with Wonthaggi players.

Dennis was at the Thursday morning social table tennis (from 11 am) and stayed on to join in with players from the Access for All Abilities Program.

Social table tennis continues on Tuesday nights from 5pm and is gradually bringing in new players to

Monday night play has resumed in the form of weekly round robin events.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis’s very successful junior coaching program continues on Thursdays at the table tennis centre from 6 to 7pm.

Juniors coach Bruce Harmer is delighted with the enthusiasm of young players from eight years of age to 15.

New players are always welcome.

For more information, the day time contact is 5674 4628 and evenings are 5672 2130 or 5672 3421.

Netballers benefit from infrastructure grants FISH Creek and Kilcunda Bass football netball clubs are among several Gippsland clubs to receive State Government grants to upgrade their facilities.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing announced the clubs were among 23 sporting facilities in the state to share more than $2 million from the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program.

Fish Creek Football Netball Club received $100,000 to develop a new compliant netball court with competition lighting and associated infrastructure.

Running along the same lines, Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club

received $100,000 to construct a new netball court with training standard lighting, and repair the existing court to be safe for warm ups.

This will mean the clubs will have room to grow.

“In Gippsland, we are delivering on funding so players have access to safe, modern facilities they truly deserve,” Ms Shing said.

“Regional clubs have bred some of our nation’s greatest sporting champions – and we’re giving them the facilities they need to continue this proud tradition.”

The State Government is getting on with giving all Victorians – no matter where they live – better access to the modern and inclusive facilities they deserve.

The State Government first start the

Country Football and Netball Program in 2005, and since, more than 400 projects have shared in funding of more than $22 million through the program.

This program replaces and upgrades aging grounds and facilities for football and netball clubs across regional Victoria so they can meet growing demand and welcome even more members.

The 2016/17 budget delivered a further $60 million boost to build new and upgrade sporting facilities across the state to keep the reputation as the nation’s sporting capital.

This included another $8 million boost for the Country Football and Netball program.

The program has an additional $1 million from partners the AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria.

over Koony which won five sets, but not enough games.

Baromi won well against Korumburra.

Hallston and Berrys Creek called a wash out after arriving at the court.

In Section 3 Nadal won by 20 games, Fedderer by 18 games. The Leongatha teams have started the season well.

Mardan and Baromi will get the teams to combine better as the season progresses.

Results Section 1: Koonwarra 5.57 d Leongatha North 4.45, Inverloch 7.64 d Leongatha 2.37, Phillip Island 7.64 d Korumburra 2.37.

Section 2: Outtrim 4.59 d Koonwarra 5.54, Baromi 8.69 d Korumburra 1.39, Leongatha Green 4.58 d Leon-

gatha Gold 5.52, Hallston v Berrys Creek - wash out.

Section 3: Nadal 5.49 d Baromi 2.29, Federer 6.48 d Mardan 1.30.

Ladders Section 1 Phillip Island........................... 22.0 Inverloch ................................. 22.0 Korumburra ........................... 20.0 Koonwarra .............................. 16.0 Leongatha North ...................... 14.0 Leongatha ................................... 5.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek........................... 24.5 Koonwarra .............................. 21.0 Baromi ..................................... 21.0 Hallston.................................... 20.5 Outtrim ..................................... 17.0 Leongatha Gold........................ 10.0 Leongatha Green ...................... 10.0 Korumburra ................................ 8.0 Section 3 Federer..................................... 22.0 Nadal ........................................ 16.0 Mardan ...................................... 7.0 Baromi ....................................... 6.0

AFL 9’s hits Wonthaggi FOOTBALL season is officially over but why not keep active with AFL 9’s in Wonthaggi?

GippSport have partnered with Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club, Bass Coast Breakers Women’s AFL team and AFL Gippsland to offer a six week social AFL 9’s program at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve every Monday from November 13 to December 18.

AFL 9’s is the AFL’s official social version of the game.

It’s a fast, fun, free-flowing game that involves nine players on each team playing on a smaller field.

Best of all, it’s ‘touch football’ with no tackling or bumping, making it suitable for everyone.

The program at Wonthaggi will offer a separate female and male category with timeslots

from 6pm to 7.40pm.

GippSport Program Coordinator Gene Parini is extremely excited by the new initiative.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to get active outside of the traditional structure of sport. Social sport is becoming more popular and the aim is to establish the program this year and make it a permanent one for future years.”

The local program has been specifically structured to engage teenagers from 14 years of age to adults.

Due to it being non-contact it provides a level playing field for all ages.

It will provide an environment whereby players in the U16s to U18s boys teams and Youth Girls teams can combine with senior players in a fun social setting.

The male category will consist of teams of x3 U16’s, x3 U18’s and x3 seniors whilst the female category will consist

of half U18 youth girls and half senior women.

Players and clubs outside Wonthaggi Power and Bass Coast Breakers are encouraged to register and individuals are all welcome, no previous experience is needed.

This is a great opportunity to get active, get a taste of AFL and if you are not already involved in local footy possibly find a team to play with for season 2018.

The cost is $40 per player for the six week program.

To watch the short video three minute video explaining AFL 9’s go to https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=-y2AQTo0QY To register or to find out more information please contact Gene Parini at GippSport at gene@gippsport.com.au or 5674 6004.

There are limited team entries, so be quick.

Great opportunity: Chelsea Caple (AFL Gippsland), Ella Angarane (Bass Coast Breakers AFL Women’s), John McCurdy (Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club), Lana and Silas Van Berlo (Bass Coast Breakers AFL Women’s) and Gene Parini (GippSport) encourage people to join in the social AFL 9’s program, beginning November 13.

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Inaugural committee: from left, Bruce Hutton (vice president), Steve Rose (secretary), Toni West (treasurer), Irene Holm (president), Lee Clements (ordinary member), Chris Clements (chair of match) and Denis Stanes (ordinary member) form the South Gippsland Golf Inc committee.

South Gippsland Golf Inc is born ANNUAL General Meetings are often tedious, sometimes fiery and occasionally memorable.

Last Tuesday, local golfing history of a different kind was made as golfers in South Gippsland conducted three historic AGMs – on the same day, at the Woorayl Golf Club.

First, the final annual general meeting of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association took on added significance when a new life member was inducted.

Meeniyan Golf Club nominated Gwen Evison, whose long lasting commitment to the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association began in the early 1990s.

She took on the very busy job of secretary/treasurer, a position she held for the next six years before serving two years on match committee followed by a year as vice president and then president in 2001.

That’s 10 years of consecutive committee involvement and responsibility.

That contribution was then followed up with a further

three years as president, from 2007, when it was Korumburra Golf Club’s turn to provide District office-bearers.

Gwen was overwhelmed with the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.

The women’s association was then formally wound up, ending almost 60 years existence of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association.

For the next couple of hours, stories were swapped and hospitality provided by the Woorayl ladies was thoroughly appreciated.

The second stage of proceedings saw the arrival of delegates from all of the men’s clubs in the South Gippsland District Golf Association.

The district association conducted what must surely rank as one of the shortest annual general meetings in history, as it too formally wound up, clearing the way for formation of the new, amalgamated group to be known as South Gippsland Golf Inc. Irene Holm, Meeniyan, agreed to take on the role of president, while Bruce Hutton, Leongatha, accepted the vice president role.

Steve Rose, Korumburra,

is secretary, Toni West, Leongatha, is treasurer, Chris Clements, Korumburra, became chairperson of match sub-committee, and the two ‘ordinary member’ positions were filled by Denis Stanes, Woorayl and Lee Clements, Korumburra.

All the clubs had formally agreed to the amalgamation, which was the culmination of more than six month’s work by a three man, three women working group, led by Mark Bamford from Golf Victoria.

The clubs also agreed a gender representation of 4:3 would be required on the new governance committee, but no ballots were necessary as the nominations received fulfilled that requirement.

Golfers in South Gippsland are looking forward to the new coordinated approach to administration and promotion of golf in the district, and to the opportunity for volunteers who have a particular area of expertise, to be part of one of the four sub-committees without having to commit to dealing with other matters in which they have no interest or expertise.

New life member: existing life members of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Asociation Maree Anderson, Gale Tyers, and Anne Walker with newly inducted life member Gwen Evison (centre) and president Beryl Brown.

THE Nancy Sperling Board Event was played last Wednesday and 48 women enjoyed playing in the perfect weather and course conditions.

This event is a 4BBB Par and all trophies and raffle were supplied by life member Nancy.

The popular winners were Marion Chalmers and Noreen Williams who showed a clean pair of heels to the younger members with a wonderful score of six up.

The runners up were Vicki Milner and Debbie Miller three up c/b.

DTL balls went to Karen Bear and Maryanne Gartner,

Leongatha SATURDAY was the second of three rounds for the Club Championships and after a very impressive net 75 Chris Leaver has a five shot lead with a two round total of 157, ahead of Mick McGrath on 162, with Matt Bowey, Rod Mackenzie, Malcolm Gin and Marcus Luscombe also within striking distance.

B Grade is also looking like a tight contest with Doug Clemann holding a narrow lead over last year’s winner Kevin Castwood, with Andrew Smith, Peter Walsh, Ian Murchie and Alan Kuhne not too far behind.

C Grade leader is Frank Gill with Ron Findlay only two shots behind and Andy Bassett, John Eabry, Bert Borg and Nick Shaw making up the top 6.

D Grade sees Ted Rudge holding onto to his round one lead with Ian Debenham, Fred Debono, Ted Bruinewood, Colin Moyle and Don Donald Smith rounding out the top six.

All of these players are in the seeded draw for next week’s final round, please check at the pro shop for tee times.

Another good field of 88 players competed in Saturday’s stroke round with scoring proving difficult for most.

Despite the tough conditions, there were some fantastic scores returned.

Best score of the day went to Kevin Castwood with a sublime net 67.

A Grade winner was the ever consistent Chris Leaver on 68 net.

Bert Borg took out C Grade with 72 net, and D Grade was won by Andy Horvath on 72 net.

Balls were awarded to Mark Lafferty, Tom Williamson, Peter Walsh, Brett Windsor, Ian Debenham, Fred Debono, Rod Mackenzie, Doug Clemann, Alan Kuhne, David Vorwerg, Frank Gill, Steve Fisher, Patrick Bowd, Darrell Prior,

Wendy Brown and Karen Murchie 3 up, Loris Clark and Sue Bowler two up, Marg Berry and Dot Stubbs, Jill Steer and Chris Lay, Marg Griffiths and Lynda Bassett one up, Trish Owen and Sue Woods sq, Melina Willder and Sue Wylie one down.

NTPs were 14th Rebecca Thomas, 16th Vicki Milner, second shot 14th Barb Miller, and second shot 16th Bronwyn Debenham.

Saturday results showed Toni West winning again with (8) 30 points for a total of 62 points to be leading the Saturday Championships.

DTL balls to Marg Griffiths and Wendy Parker 28 Merv Stubbs, Andrew Smith, Bruce Hutton, Malcolm Gin, Matthew Bowey, Ron Findlay, Ted Rudge, Ken McKenzie, Grant McRitchie, Michael McGrath, Brendon Simon and Ian Murchie.

NTPs were David Barrack who put his tee within one metre on the 14th and Chris Leaver on the 16th.

On Thursday, a wet and humid day didn’t prevent some good scores being recorded which is an indictment as to how good the course is recovering from winter.

Brian Wall has a very good score of +2 to claim the Best Score of the Day and C Grade honours in a count back from Jim Arnott.

A Grade was taken out by Chris Leaver with +1 also in a count back and Andy Bassett took B Grade also with +1 and also in a count back.

Balls were awarded to Jin Arnott, Peter Stivic, Ray Burton, Frank Smedley, Gerry Mooney, Peter Walsh, Antony Roberts, Paul Luck, George Misson, Geoff McDonald, Ron Findlay, Ian Murchie and Bruce Hutton.

Andy Bassett had the irons working well to be NTP on both the 14th and 16th holes.

On Tuesday, Norm Hughes had an exceptional day scoring 41 points to win A Grade and Best Score of the Day as well as taking both nearest the pins with .53m on the 14th and .48m on the 16th.

B Grade was taken out by Jim Arnott with 36 points.

Balls were won by Doug Clemann, Keith Finney, Ted Bruinewoud, Martin Edney, Andy Bassett, Denis Wallace, Mike Street, John Dumont, Allan Edney, Ron Findlay, Grant McRitchie, Ed Poole and John French.

Korumburra ladies CONGRATULATIONS to Gwen Evison, who has been honoured with life membership

Friendship Day at Wonthaggi SOME girls are playing lots of golf at the moment, and no more than Anne Walker, Wonthaggi, and Heather Sullivan, Woorayl.

Winners: the A Grade winners were Beth Curran, Foster, and Anne Walker, Wonthaggi, and the B Grade winners were Heather Sullivan and Janet Thompson, Woorayl.

These girls were parts of their respective clubs representatives in the state final two at Keysborough for the Doris Chambers Foursomes Cup and congratulations to both of them as Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick, Wonthaggi, won the state number two final with 37 points while Heather Sullivan and her partner Elly Berryman, Woorayl, were third at the same venue.

Anne and Heather continued their great form and teaming with different partners featured prominently on the

Wonthaggi Golf Club Friendship Day of American Foursomes Anne and Beth Curran, Foster, net 76 won A Grade from Robyn Galloway and Fiona Curram, Foster, 78 net.

B Grade winners were Heather Sullivan and Janet Thompson, Woorayl, with 82 net on c/b from Leonie Bentick and Ivy Ruby, Wonthaggi, also 82 net.

NTP on second was Fiona Curram, Foster, 13th Veronica Park, Meeniyan, and 17th Veronica Park (Meeniyan).

Pro Pin on eighth was Anne Walker.

BDL went to Veronica Park and Faye Le Page, Meeniyan, 80, Sev Piasente and Maria Maher, Leongatha, 83, Marg Berry and Wendy Parker, Leongatha, 84.

Well done: sponsor Nancy Sperling (centre) congratulates winners Noreen Williams (left) and Marion Chalmers. points.

Congratulations to the Doris Chambers Foursomes winners, Anne Walker and Leonie of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association.

Gwen has made valuable contributions to the association over many years, on committee and leadership positions.

The award was presented to Gwen at the last association annual general meeting.

The amalgamation of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association and the South Gippsland District Golf Association, to one body, the South Gippsland Golf Inc., went through, last Tuesday.

Well done to all those from various South Gippsland clubs who accepted nominations to be on the newly formed committee.

The weather was verging on being hot last Wednesday, which was very different after so many cold months.

The course was so much drier, with even some run for the 23 women playing in the Stableford event.

Thank you to lady captain Heather Grist for providing the wonderful trophies for the winners.

The daily event winner in A Grade (0-22) was Heather Grist (21) with 33 points, and runner up was Marg Clasby (22), with 32 points.

Well done to Marg for a great score after a very long spell being unable to play golf.

B Grade (23-32) was won

by Merrissa Cosson (25) with 32 points.

Runner up was Kath Welsh (32) on a c/b from Jenny Blackmore (31).

Sharon Adams (37) won C Grade (33-45), with 25 points, with Janice Follett the runner up, 24 points.

There was also a nine hole competition, with Beryl Brown winning with 13 points.

NTPs went to Joan Peters, who had a lovely shot on the first, Heather on the fourth and Lynette McIvor on the 10th green.

BDL went to Chris Rickard, 31 points, Lynette McIvor, 30 points, Jenny Blackmore, 29 points, and Lee Clements and Barb Twite, both on 28 points.

Wednesday was also the third and final round of the Gloria Burgess Memorial event, with the winners being decided by the best two scores over three specified Stableford rounds through the year.

Thank you to the Burgess family that has donated the trophies for this event for many years and these will be presented to the winners at the presentation evening, next year.

Congratulations to the winners; A Grade, Heather Grist, with 73 points; B Grade, Merrissa Cosson, with 70 points., and C Grade, Jenny Blackmore, with 69 points.

Next Wednesday, October 25, is a par event.

Three women travelled to Mirboo North last Monday, experiencing an interesting course and fantastic weather.

The team from Korumburra, Barb Twite, Jenny Black-

Bentick from Wonthaggi who last Thursday won this Victoria Wide event with a score of 37 points. more and Chris Rickard won the visitors trophy, coming third in the bowl. As well, Jenny won a BDL and a raffle prize.

Heather Grist and Barb Twite had an early start last Thursday morning, to play at Keysborough as finalists in the Golf Vic Doris Chambers Foursomes.

Although no wins, and despite getting wet, they enjoyed the experience of playing on the course.

It was thrilling to hear that our South Gippsland teams did so well in this event.

Congratulations to Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick, who won overall, and to Heather Sullivan/Elly Berryman, and Veronica Park/Sue Hoskin who finished with magnificent results too.

Two teams played in the Friendship Day at Wonthaggi, last Friday.

The American Foursomes took a few holes to work out but turned out to be an enjoyable game.

The Cup Day 48er’s Social event is on Tuesday, November 7.

There are some spare seats at this stage so please contact Steve or David if you would like to attend.

Twilight golf starts on Thursday, November 16.

The time sheet will be in the foyer closer to the date.

Cost is $15 per pair, which includes prizes for winners and runners-up, NTPs and inclusion in the raffle.

Players are welcome to bring along some food to share and stay for dinner after golf.

Mirboo North THIRTY six hole Four Ball Better Ball Championship sponsored by Greg and Chris Gunn.

Winners: Nicole Allen and Chris Gunn 86 points.

Runners up: Barb Stimson and Maree Thompson 82 points.

First 18 holes: Amy Wilson and Wendy Gervasi 37 points.

Second 18 holes: Rhonda Evans and Lia Brent 44 points.

NTP: fourth and 16th holes Mary Beruldsen, sixth Rhonda Evans and 13th Maree Thompson.

Mirboo North Ladies Bowl WINNING team –Warragul; Irene Thomas 32 points, Rose Gallagher 32 points and Joy Marriott 32 points. Total: 96 points.

Visitors –Korumburra; Chris Rickard 29 points, Jenny Blackmore 33 points and Barb Twite 25 points. Total: 87 points.

Gold Division: Merrilyn Dear C/ Monash 33 points.

Silver Division: Chris Gunn Mirboo North 37 points.

Bronze Division: Karen Savige Moe 34 points.

NTP: fourth and 16th holes Marg Wyle Traralgon, and sixth Anne Poole Woorayl.

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thestar.com.au Meeniyan COMPETITION over the week was keen with a variety of players sharing the trophies.

Blue skies were interrupted on Thursday with rain returning and deterring a few players.

Both Tuesday and Saturday’s fields were strong with good scoring the result.

It was good to see Craig Buckland back at the club on Saturday, along with Bo Fink and Rob Gourlay from Woorayl on Tuesday.

Championships start next Saturday so the club looks forward to seeing all members ready for the challenge.

Good luck to all players.

Trivia night also is on this coming Saturday night, October 28, starting at 7.30 pm.

This is proudly sponsored

by Moos of Meeniyan with lots of great prizes/raffles on

the night.

There’s still time to book a table by ringing the club on 5664 7490.

Results for the week: Tuesday, October 17: Single Stableford.

Winner: Brad Wright (21) 40 points.

Runner up: Will Bullock (13) 37 points on a count back to Daryle Gregg (23).

Nearest the pin: second Will Bullock and 14th Rob Gourlay.

Best nine: Peter Gornall 21 points.

Thursday, October 19: Single Stableford.

Winner: Jeremy Riddle (30) 35 points.

Runner up: Bob McGeary (13) 31 points on a count back to Col Stewart (26).

Best nine: Reg Hannay (28) 18 points.

Saturday, October 21: Sin-

gle Stroke Flag Day. Sponsors: Lloyd and Rita Redpath, and the club thanks the Redpaths sincerely for their generosity and support.

Winner: Frank Peile (36) 66 net.

Runner up: Paul Robinson

(17) 68 net.

Down the line: Lloyd Hemphill (23) 70 net and Henry Meuller (22) 70 net.

Pro pin: Brian Dewar.

Nearest the pin: 11th Mat Vanboven and second Lloyd Redpath.

Champions: Korumburra’s Chris Clements was named Minor Champion, Chris Buckland, Meeniyan, was the Junior Champion and Steve Bromby, Korumburra, became the Singles Champion following the South Gippsland Singles Championships played at Korumburra Golf Club.

Tuesday winner: MeeniJeremy Riddle: won Meeni- yan Golf Club’s Brad yan Golf Club’s Single Sta- Wright won Single Stablbleford event on Thursday. eford.

Meeniyan ladies FIELDS are at last building to good numbers with the improvement in the weather.

Who wouldn’t want to play golf when spring is in the air?

Wednesday was Stableford with trophies donated by Jenny Cope.

Winner of the section was Andrea Thorson with 35 points

off a nine handicap.

The winner of Section 2 was Belinda Angwin with 36 points off 32 handicap.

Tragedy of the day was Lyn Jennison with 22 points on the front nine, and then she hit the back nine; total of 28 points.

Belinda also won NTP on 14th, almost holing out.

BDL went to Sue Hoskin 31 (22) and Faye Lepage 29 (21).

Competitors: Lyn Jennison, Andrea Thorson and BJ Angwin took on Meeniyan Golf Club’s Stableford event.

Woorayl ladies THERE was a wonderful turnout of 16 ladies for the annual Captain and President’s Stableford Day on Wednesday, October 18.

The weather did not disappoint also, and hence everyone was able to be accommodated in carts to cope with the very hot humid day.

It was back to playing the summer course and preferred lies had been removed.

Teams were drawn to play for either the president or captain and at stake was the perpetual trophy for the event.

It was a very close competition and the winning team was the president’s with an average of 27.87 to the captain’s team of 27.14.

Thanks to Heather Sullivan and Shirley Thomas for sponsoring the day and the prizes of the unique pot plant containers.

The overall winner of the day and B Grade winner was Inge Giliam with 33 points and the runner up in B Grade was Carol Johnson.

The A Grade winner was Elly Berryman with 32 points and Heather Sullivan was the runner up on a countback with 31 points.

DTL balls: Shirley Thomas 31 points, Pauline Lancaster 31 points and Janet Thompson 28 points on a countback from Elsie McBride NTP: eighth Elly Berryman, 11th Anne Poole and 17th Jo Graeme.

This week: first round Club Championships.

Singles Championships played out in Korumburra RESULTS: Event 1: South Gippsland District Champion – 26 holes (C. Evans Shield) Stephen Bromby (Korumburra 0 72 – 38 = 110 on playoff from Chris Buckland (Meeniyan).

Event 2: South Gippsland District Junior Champion – 27 holes (C. McLean Shield) Chris Buckland (Meeniyan) 76 – 34 = 110.

Event 3: South Gippsland Minor Champion – 27 holes scratch (10+) (R. Carruthers Memorial Shield) Chris Clements (Korumburra) 82 – 41

= 123.

Event 4: 27 Holes Handicap (0 - 9) Malcolm Cunningham (Leongatha) 71 – 34 = 105.

Event 5: 27 Holes Handicap (10+) Kodie Spokes (Korumburra) 67 – 35 ½.

Event 7: 18 Holes Handicap (A.M.) (0 - 9) Shane Sartori (Korumburra) 75.

Event 9: Nine Holes Handicap A and B Grades (In) Jacob Wrigley (Korumburra) 34 ½.

Event 10: Nearest the Pin – seventh hole (A.M.) Bill

Star sisters: winners of the prestigious Doris Chambers Foursomes Cup were Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick from Wonthaggi Golf Club.

Hessells (Korumburra).

Event 11: Nearest the Pin - 13th hole (A.M.) Shane Harland. Balls down the line – 18 holes (A.M.).

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Great result: runners up in the afternoon field and third place overall in the state final of the Doris Chambers Foursomes were Heather Sullivan and Elly Berryman from Woorayl Golf Club.

South Gippsland golfers on a roll THE Doris Chambers Foursomes is a prestigious event run by Golf Victoria Captain and President’s Day: captain Heather Sullivan and president Shirley Thomas with the trophy won by the each year.

Teams of two, after winning their club’s qualifying event, progress to one of the two state finals, depending on their location.

Gippsland ladies competed last Thursday at Keysborough Golf Club.

The 142 strong field, made up of mostly Metropolitan clubs, had to deal with the elements throughout the day as inconsistent weather made scoring difficult.

Winners within the morning tee-off field and the overall winners of the day were the Wonthaggi sisters Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick who fired 37 Stableford points within the Foursomes Stableford format.

president’s team.

Walker and Bentick were the only pair to break the par of 36 points over the entire day.

The afternoon event was won by the Maffra team of Lori Murray and Kathie Kemp who fired a round of 36 points.

A three way log jam in second place between Woorayl, Cheltenham and Spring Valley on 35 points saw the Woorayl team of Elly Berryman and Heather Sullivan emerge via a countback to take second place in the afternoon event, and third place overall.

Also, an honourable mention goes to the Meeniyan pair of Veronica Park and Sue Hoskin, who finished with an extremely respectable sixth place in the morning session, leading to 11th place overall.

On the whole, a fantastic result for South Gippsland golf.

Play 9 tees off at Woorayl Lorna Jeeves presentation: from left: Betty Kane (Lor- Catch up winner: from left, Pam Hanley was the B Grade na’s daughter) presented the Lorna Jeeves Memorial Bowl and September Monthly Medal winner, and Donna Can Veenendaal won C Grade. Absent: A Grade winner Marg to winner Catherine Bolding. aggregate score deciding the Johnson.

Wonthaggi ladies

IT was the first hot day, with shadows on the greens, bright blue skies, and the short pants and summer shirts were out of the wardrobes.

Today was the second round of the Lorna Jeeves Memorial Bowl, a two week of stroke event with the best net

Foster TUESDAY, October 17: Winner: F. Tyers 35.

NTP: sixth D. Summers and 15th F. Tyers. DTL: P. Spencer and D. Hutchinson.

Wednesday, October 18: Stableford.

winner.

Betty Kane (Lorna’s daughter) was delighted to present the bowl to Catherine Bolding who was consistent with 75 and 78, a total of 153 from Anne Tschiderer on 156.

As well, the September catch up medal was awarded on the day to Pam Hanley 99 A Grade: Jenny Mountford 26. B Grade: Di Berryman 25c/b. NTP: 17th R. Galloway.

DTL: J. Bacon and Carmel Thompson. Nine hole: R. Galloway 37.5. Putting: D. Williams 32c/b.

Thursday, October 19: Winner: no golf.

(25) 74 net clearly the best score on the day to win B Grade as well.

A Grade and scratch was won by Marg Johnson 92 (13) 79, while C Grade winner was Donna Van Veenendaal (45) 87 net.

Putting winner was Pam Hanley and the Pro Pin balls Friday, October 20: Chook Run Winner: J. Danckert. NTP: 13 T. Manne. DTL: Jenny Mountford and Matt Decosta.

Saturday, October 21: Stableford.

Winner A: F. Tyers 37 points. Winner B: C Pulham 40

on the eighth to Jacqueline Loughran who also converted the birdie.

BDL went to Catherine Bolding 79, Sev Piasente 79, Irene Walsh 80, Geraldine Prentice 80, Jan Beaumont 81, Anne Walker 81 and Marg Ryan 83.

points. NTP: fourth N. Stone Hussen, sixth T. Vanin, 13th A. McGrath, 15th D. Summers and 17th D. Cripps. DTL: P. McDonald 37, S. Rathjen 36, D. Menzies 35, J. Pruyn 34, T. Vanin 34 and J. Pledge 33. Nine holes: C. Pulham. Eagles Nest: S. Rathjen.

WOORAYL Golf Club hosted one of the 21 nine hole district qualifying events around the state for the inaugural Play 9 event conducted by Golf Victoria on Sunday, October 22.

Nine hole golf is fast, fun and fits into busy lives whether it’s early morning, after work, on weekends or even on holiday.

The men and women who teed off in the morning event at Woorayl had the opportunity of qualifying for the Victorian

Qualifiers: Darren Cole from Golf Victoria congratulated Geoff McKinnon, Tom Ryan, Elly Berryman and Irene Holm from Woorayl Golf Club, who earned a place in the Victorian Play 9 final.

Play 9 final at Royal Melbourne on November 5 if they finished in the top two placings.

The course was in great condition and despite drizzly showers throughout the round some great scores were posted.

The two qualifiers for the women’s event were Elly Berryman, Woorayl, 17 points and Irene Holm, Meeniyan, 15 points and in the men’s draw it was Geoff McKinnon, Woorayl, 22 points and Tom Ryan, Woorayl, 20 points.

Congratulations to the qualifiers; they will now have the opportunity at Royal Melbourne where the top two men and two women from the Victorian Play 9 final will earn an all-expenses paid trip to Sydney.

These players will participate in the National Play 9 event at the Australian Golf Course on the Saturday afternoon during the Emirates Australian Open.

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• Little Athletics Leongatha

Records broken at Little Athletics COOL and drizzly conditions were the order of the day for the third week of Leongatha Little Athletics.

A total of 129 athletes braved the cold to compete this week, and three more records were broken.

Paul McKeown broke the U16 boys’ 200 metre record in a time of 24.94 seconds.

This record was previously set by Joel Norton in 2014/15 with 25.57 seconds.

Rebecca McKeown broke the U14 girls’ Long Jump record with a jump of 4.77 metres.

This record was previously set by Jasmine Woods in 2016/17 with a jump of 4.74 metres.

Ashlyn Matheson broke

In action: Kiara Brusamarello competing in the U13G long jump event.

• Little Athletics Wonthaggi Mighty throw: U9’s Ebony Collins Amazing achievements: last week’s record breaking little athcompetes in discus at Leongatha Little letes with their new record certificates were Rebecca McKeown, Tyler Richards and Lincoln Hamilton.

Athletics. the U11 Girls’ 1100 metre walk record with a time of 8:03:00 minutes.

This record was previously set by Mia Burt in 2016/17 with a time of

8:27:15.

New athletes are always welcome to come and try Little Athletics.

Register through the Little Athletics Victoria

website, and select Leongatha Club. Then turn up to the velodrome at 9:15am on Saturday morning.

Upcoming competition meets are next Satur-

day, October 28, followed by the first twilight competition of the season on Thursday, November 2, beginning at 5pm.

• South Coast Athletics

Track and field season off to flying start South Coast athletes have eagerly leapt into the 2017/18 track and field season.

On October 7 in perfect conditions, 20 athletes competed in round one of the Athletics Victoria Shield events held at Nunawading and Doncaster.

There were some very encouraging results, including Jeffter Ihomana pole vaulting to a new club record, and Beth Montgomery breaking her own record in the discus.

The great weather continued for round two on October 14 at Frankston, with another large team of 16 athletes competing, including three relay teams.

Athletes have also been enjoying the local competition, with week two held at Leongatha on October 17. There was a lot of fun had by all, as well as five local club records being broken on the night.

Results for all events are below: Athletics Victoria Shield round one result October 7: U14B: Harrison Clark 100m 16.67, 400m 1:22.78 U14G: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery - 80m hurdles 13.90, Javelin 23.93m, Pole Vault 1.90m; Charli Burns 100m 15.40, 400m 76.96, Long Jump 3.48m; Georgia Burns - 400m 68.63, Javelin 16.57m, 1500m 5:36.8 U16B: Matthew Merrilees - High Jump 1.60m, Hammer throw 25.26m, Triple Jump 9.61m U16G: Jasmine Woods

Aim: Jarvis McDonald (U8B) about to launch the turbo javelin at Wonthaggi Little Athletics on Saturday.

- 200m 27.56, Triple Jump 10.77m; Alarna Gibson-Williamson - High Jump 1.55m, Triple Jump 8.98m; Meaghan Wilson - High Jump 1.45m, Triple jump 10.06m; Rachel Aitken - High Jump 1.50m; Piper Hastings - High Jump 1.40m; Nicola Slade - Long Jump 4.12m, Pole Vault 2.20m U18G: Emilee GibsonWilliamson 200m 34.21, Triple Jump 8.06m; Aliesha Wrigley - 100m 14.02, 400m 68.99, 1500m 5:41.6 U20G: Naomi Merrilees 200m 36.81, Shot Put 6.39m, 800m 3:33.4; Courtney Clark 100m 16.99, 400m 1:23.94 Open and Masters Women: Eleanor Patterson - High Jump 1.80m Sarah Lewis - 100m 14.28, 400m 65.88, 1500m 5:10.8 ; Beth Montgomery - Discus 16.18 (club record), Javelin 12.19 Open and Masters Men - Colin Gibson-Williamson 800m 2:51.3; Jeffter Ihomana - Javelin 25.82m, Pole Vault 2.35m (club record) Athletics Victoria Shield round two results October 14 U14B: Harrison Clark200m 36.35, 800m 3:10.2, Triple Jump 6.99m U14G: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery - 200m Hurdles 35.94; Charli Burns - 200m 35.94, Triple Jump 8.22m; Georgia Burns - High Jump 1.40m, 800m 2:37.6 U16G: Piper Hastings - 200m 33.38, Triple Jump 7.59m; Rachel Aitken - 200m 32.24, High Jump 1.50m, Triple Jump 8.77m; Nicola Slade

- High Jump 1.45m, Pole vault 2.25m U18G: Aliesha Wrigley 200m 29.76, 3000m - 12:37.6, 800m 2:43.9; Emilee GibsonWilliamson - 200m 33.82, Shot Put 7.82m, Triple Jump 8.46m U20G: Courtney Clark 200m 35.21, Shot Put 6.80m, 800m 3:38.4; Naomi Merrilees - 200m 38.72, Shot Put 5.94m, 800m 3:29.1 Open men: Brenton Taber 200m 25.70 Open Women: Sarah Lewis - 200m 29.04, 800m 2:26.0 Masters Men: Colin Gibson-Williamson - 800m 2:47.3, Shot Put 7.82m; Mark Hastings - Shot Put 8.39m, Hammer Throw 17.57m Masters Women: Beth Montgomery - Shot Put 5.43m U18 4x100m relay 61.64 - Charli Burns, Emilee GibsonWilliamson, Piper Hastings, Nicola Slade Open Men 4x100m relay 57.68 - Brenton Taber, Colin Gibson-Williamson, Mark Hastings, Georgia Burns Open Women 4x100m relay 60.63 - Aliesha Wrigley, Sarah Lewis, Naomi Merrilees, Rachel Aitken Leongatha competition results October 17: 200m Under 12 Boys:Ben Merrilees 41.01 (club record) Under 14 Boys: Harrison Clark 37.48, Beau Ransom 35.04 Under 14 Girls: Becky McKeown 29.91, Georgia Burns 31.05, Molly Ransom 36.86, Charli Burns 38.25 Under 16 Girls: Nicola

Focused: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery looks determined as she takes on the 200m hurdles.

Slade 33.39, Rachel Aitken 33.05 Under 16 Boys: Paul McKeown 24.50 (club record) Under 20 Girls: Courtney Clark 36.29, Naomi Merrilees 41.17 Open Men: Colin Gibson Williamson 34.04, Luke Ransom 30.29, Mark Coulter 28.89, Brenton Taber 32.25, John McKeown 31.75 Open Women: Janine Wynen 36.51, Sarah Lewis 30.28 Masters Men: Rob Gray 57.58, Bob Robinson 51.57 (club record) Masters Women: Rose Byrne 50.74 High jump Under 12 Boys: Ben Merrilees 90cm Under 14 Boys: Harrison Clark 1.15m, Beau Ransom 80cm Under 14 Girls: Georgia Burns 1.35m, Becky McKeown 1.30, Charli Burns 1.15m, Molly Ransom 80cm Under 16 Girls: Nicola Slade 1.35m, Rachel Aitken 1.40m Under 20 Girls: Courtney Clark 90cm Open Women: Janine Wynen 1.10m Open Men: Mark Coulter 1.20m, Brenton Taber 1.60m, Luke Ransom 1.25m Masters Women: Rose Byrne 1.00m Javelin Under 14 Boys: Harrison Clark 14.40m, Beau Ransom 7.59m Under 14 Girls: Molly Ransom 7.54m, Charli Burns 16.65m, Georgia Burns 18.89m Under 16 Girls: , Rachel Aitken 12.92m, Nicola Slade 13.96m Under 20 Girls: Naomi Merrilees 8.67, Courtney Clark 10.80 Open Men: Colin Gibson Williamson 26.32m, Mark Coulter 25.45m, Luke Ransom 27.54m, Bob Robinson 16.24 Open Women: Janine Wynen 12.11m, Sarah Lewis 9.94m Masters Men: Rob Gray 11.92m, Masters Women: Rose Byrne 12.60m 400m Under 12 Boys: Ben Merrilees 2.05.03s(club record) Under 14 Boys: Harrison Clark 1.27.04s, Beau Ransom

Wonthaggi Little Athletics returns THE first week of official Wonthaggi Little Athletics competition occurred on Saturday, October 21, at the Dudley campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College.

More than 90 athletes competed on the day which unfortunately was punctuated

with showers.

As it was the first week back there were no personal bests to record.

A reminder to get those registrations in by going to the Little Athletics Victoria website.

Once your child has registered, a patch can be printed and performances recorded.

School success at regional athletics THIRTY three athletes from Wonthaggi Secondary College competed in the Gippsland Region Athletics competition recently.

Sprint: Nicola Slade competes in the 4x100m relay.

1.23.92 Under 14 Girls: Becky McKeown 1.16.62, Molly Ransom 1.30.23s, Charli Burns 1.29.69, Georgia Burns 1.11.38s Under 16 Boys: Paul McKeown 57.34s Under 16 Girls: Nicola Slade 1.29.59s, Rachel Aitken 1.28.74s Under 20 Girls: Courtney Clark 1.31.58s, Naomi Merrilees 1.30.77s Open Men: Mark Coulter 1.03.02s, Brenton Taber 1.23.50s, Colin Gibson Williamson 1.20.05, Luke Ransom 1.09.78, John McKeown 1.13.95 Open Women: Janine Wynen 1.27.80, Sarah Lewis 1.09.99 Masters Men: Bob Robinson 2.18.13 (club record) Masters Women: Rose Byrne 1.57.79

The school was successful across the board, coming fourth overall.

The following students received medals in a range of events; Marcus Toussaint – first in 16 years boys’ triple jump; Cooper Wagner – first in 16 years boys’ discus; Caleb Cummins – first in 15 years boys’ triple jump; Jacob Timmermans – first in 14 years boys’ 400 metres; Cooper Smith – first in 15 years boys’ 400 metres, 200 metres and 100 metres; Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery – first in 13 years girls’ javelin and 80 metre hurdles; Ellie Bates – first in 15 years girls’ 90 metre hurdles; Makeisha Muller – first in 16 years girls’ long jump and 100 metres, second in high jump; Millie Sadler, Siobhan Griffin, Zali Anderson and Makeisha Muller – first in 18-20 years girls’ 4x100 metre relay; Kye Benson – second in 15 years boys’ 100 metre hurdles; Klye Yann – second in 12-13 years boys’ 90 metre

hurdles; Mikaela Notley – second in 14 years girls’ javelin; Sandra Grey – second in 12-13 years girls’ triple jump and high jump; Siobhan Griffin – second in 16 years girls’ 400 metres, Josh Ryan, Cooper Wagner, Marcus Toussaint and Kye Benson – second in 16 years boys’ 4x100 metre relay; Kate Shannon – third in 18-20 years girls’ discus; Jesse Gislingham – third in multiclass 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres.

Cooper Smith broke the 400 metre record in the 15 year boys’ by 0.02 of a second with a run of 56.43 – the old record was 56.45 in 2015.

Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery broke two records in the 13 years girls; one in hurdles that stood since 1994 with a time of 13.22 (old record 13.97) and another for the javelin, beating the old record by nearly metres with a throw of 34.71 (old record 25.98 metres in 2008).

Millie Sadler, Siobhan Griffin, Zali Anderson, Makeisha Muller, Marcus Toussaint, Cooper Smith, Caleb Cummins, Cooper Wagner, Jacob Timmermans, Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery and Ellie Bates will progress to the State Championships to be held at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium on October 23.

Below, Great accomplishment: more than 30 students from Wonthaggi Secondary College competed at the Gippsland Region Athletics, with many moving on to the State Championships.

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Knights celebrate amazing season LEONGATHA Knights Football Club players and supporters gathered on October 14 to celebrate another wonderful season.

The juniors enjoyed a short presentation followed by the traditional barbecue and parents vs. players match.

The Seniors presentation night was held at the Daker Centre with decorations

by Jess Odgers, lights by Chris Gale, beautiful tunes from Marty Box and a wonderful buffet from Kooks Catering.

The club celebrated the U16s participation in the semi finals, the Reserves runners up win and the Lady Knights grand final win.

Award winners are as follows; U12s best and fairest - Juan Lacanaria; coach’s award - Montana Krane; coach’s award Kody Chalmers.

U14s best and fairest – Eddie Colwill; coach’s award Brianna McNaughton.

U15s best and fairest- Evie Bath; coach’s Award - Louise Coldwill.

U16s best and fairest- Curtis Rintoule; coach’s award - Jyhe Biggs; best and fairest runner up - Malik Phillips.

Reserves best and fairest - Stuart McNaughton; runners up best and fairest Brian Gannon; coach’s award – Shem Murphy.

Women’s best and fairest - Kathy Zacharopoulos; runners up best and fairest - Marissa Preston; coach’s award Lorena O’Conner.

Senior men’s best and fairest – Fergus Warren; runners up best and fairest Blake Moscript; coach’s award – Charlie Dougherty.

Don Morris Perpetual Award for best club person: Bethany Milkins.

Great season: coach Michael Phillips with the U14s team including coach’s award winner Brianna McNaughton and best and fairest winner Eddie Colwill.

U16s: runner up best and fairest Malik Phillips, best and fairest winner Curtis Rintoule and coach’s award winner Jyhe Biggs.

Awesome team: coach Bethany Milkins with her U15s team including best and fairest winner Evie Bath and coach’s award winner Louise Colwill.

Seniors: best and fairest Fergus Warren, best and fairest runners up Blake Moscript, senior men’s coach Glenn Bainbridge and coach’s award recipient Charlie Dougherty.

Special award: Beth Milkins received the Don Morris Award for Best Club Person. It was presented to her by club president John Wilson and life member and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath.

Left, Team effort: coach John Wilson congratulates his U10s team on the season.

Women’s: best and fairest runners up Marissa Preston, women’s coach Peter Milkins, and coach’s award recipient Reen O’Conner. Absent: best and fairest winner Kathy Zacharopoulos.

Reserves: best and fairest winner Stu McNaughton, men’s Reserves coach Glenn Bainbridge, and coach’s award recipient Shem Murphy. Absent: best and fairest runners up Brian Gannon.

Well done: coaches Chris Gale and Lorcan Heneghan (absent) and the U12s team congratulate coach’s award winners Montana Kranen and Kody Chalmers and best and fairest winner Juan Lacanaria.

Young guns: coach Jack Bainbridge with his U8 team.

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• LDCA C grade

Town takes out Nerrena

ROUND three C1 saw Inverloch bat first against Korumburra finishing with a total of 7/106 after 40 overs.

Patrick Jobling saved his side from disaster, coming to the crease at 6/36 and scoring 45, with 11 boundaries including six 6’s.

Matt Wrigley was the pick of the bowlers for Korumburra, with 2/11 off his eight overs.

Korumburra finished on 4/111.

Thomas Jenkin and Ian Riddell each made 30 and 31 not out respectively to help Korumburra over the line.

The wickets were spread amongst the Stingrays bowlers, with Cameron Butler, Zack Scholz, Jobling and Will Barker taking one each.

Wonthaggi batted first after winning the toss against MDU. Rob Geyer stole the show, making 85 including 12 4’s and three 6’s.

Wonthaggi were bowled out on the second last ball of the innings for 157, with Joshua Brown taking the last wicket, finishing with 3/26 off his 7.5 overs.

MDU looked in control of the chase from the start, with the winning runs coming off the last ball of the innings.

Skipper Tim Bright made 63 at the top of the order.

Phillip Island won the toss against OMK and questionably sent OMK in to bat.

The Diggers finished on 8/155. Hayden James made 45 runs for the Diggers.

Glen Marshall and Peter Francis each took two wickets.

The Sharks were bowled out for 73 in the 38th over, a victory for the Diggers.

Town played Nerrena, Red Caps batting first.

It was a dominant display by the Red Caps batsmen, with half centuries to Michael Collins, Matthew Patterson and John Collins, finishing with a score of 3/248 after their 40 overs.

The Red Caps bowlers were very reasonable, restricting the Scorpions to 6/98 after their 40 overs.

Pressure’s on: Koonwarra RSL C2 players Mitch Scrimshaw, keeping, made 15 runs and first slip Anthony Hunt made 24 runs during Good game: Graham Clay (Kill/Bass), pictured, made 1 not out and took 1/9 off one over in the match against Koonwarra RSL on Saturday. their win against Kilcunda Bass on Saturday.

Graham Pouw top scored for the Scorpions with 45, while Poly Joseph took 2/8 off his eight overs.

In C2, Kilcunda Bass chose to bat first against Koonwarra RSL. Kilcunda struggled, Gavin Crow top scored with 15.

Kilcunda finished at 7/93 off their 40 overs, Lochie Smith the pick of the Koonwarra RSL finished with 3/20 off his five overs.

Koonwarra RSL managed 5/102 off only 29 overs, Anthony Hunt made 24.

Glen Alvie played against Korumburra, who

Weather challenges young cricketers THE Leongatha GCL U16 played Sale Maffra at Outtrim on Sunday after Korumburra was unavailable due to the overnight rain.

Leongatha won the toss and batted in overcast conditions with the odd short shower coming through.

Aaron Bardwell 8 and Josh Schultz 27 opened the batting and were batting well with runs hard to score on the damp surface.

Aaron was first to go, caught on a drive with the score on 15; unfortunately three of the next four wickets fell to run outs, two direct hits.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 4 - October 28 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

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Glen Alvie Town Inverloch Phillip Island

Outtrim W Turf * Bass 1 Kor Rec *

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

Grade A2 Poowong Loch Imperials Won Miners MDU

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Koon L/RSL Foster Nerrena Bye

Loch L Turf * WFG

L. White G. Wightman A. Jordan

Grade B1 Koon L/RSL Town Nerrena Phillip Island

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OMK Won Club Kilcunda Bass MDU

Koon SP 1 * Nerrena Cowes

I. Richards N. Barnes N. Grabham M. Heenan

Grade B2 Foster Imperials Inverloch Poowong Loch

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Glen Alvie Korumburra Won Miners Bye

FGC EC I Turf

A. Lester K. Scrimshaw I. Thomas

Grade C1 Won Club Town Phillip Island Korumburra

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OMK Inverloch MDU Nerrena

McMhn * SP 2 Rhyll Kor SC

J. Schelling G. Wyatt TBA TBA

Grade C2 OMK Glen Alvie Poowong Loch Kilcunda Bass

v v v v

Koon L/RSL Won Club Korumburra Phillip Island

Digger Pk TBA G Alvie TBA Poowong TBA Bass 2 TBA

Grade A1 OMK Won Club Kilcunda Bass Korumburra

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

With Rohan Slade 3, Joel Brann 2 Josh Schultz 27 and Ethan Lamers 3 lbw, the score was five for 54.

Wickets continued to fall as no one player was able to build an innings; Josh Williams lbw five, Jai Hull was going okay but hit across a ball and was lbw, Darcy Hume was caught and bowled for seven, Evan Allaway was run out with out scoring and Ben McRae was caught for eight, Will Speed remained zero not out.

They were all out 89 off 40.3 overs.

Unfortunately four run outs and a very slow outfield left Leongatha well short of the total of around 150 they were hoping for.

After lunch, Sale Maffra batted in much better conditions and the ground dried out and became significantly faster than the morning.

H. Anderson 61 and J. Malone opened the batting with Joel Brann and Evan Allaway opening the bowling.

Joel Brann bowled Malone with the score on 18 but a 93 run partnership between Anderson and C. Wrigglesworth 29 gave Sale Maffra the victory.

Ben McRae bowled his spin from the Inverloch end taking two for 27 off 10 overs with a damp ball a good effort. Unfortunately wickets were hard to come by with J. Wynd making 16, N. Hurley 54 not out and K. O’reilly 61 not out and after 50 overs were four for 247, a big win.

Leongatha used nine bowlers with wickets to Joel Brann and Darcy Hume and two to Ben McRae; they bowled a much better line than the previous week.

Thanks to the umpires for persevering in the conditions and Outtrim for allowing them to use the facilities and both teams for the spirit the game was played in.

Next game is on November 5 at Warragul.

Leongatha U18s played Traralgon at East Campus due to the turf at Leongatha Recreation Reserve being unavailable in overcast conditions and showers, which forced the players from the field four or five times including an early lunch.

Alex Geyer took two wickets in consecutive balls and Traralgon never recovered and were all out for 86 off 36.1 overs.

Wicket takers were Alex Geyer 2/18 off six overs, Brett Thorson 3/15 off eight, Brock Hastings 2/14 off 6.1 overs, Drew Herbert 2 /13 off seven.

Leongatha opened with Koby Brann and Cam Olden and had reached 24 when Cam Olden was judged lbw for six.

Jacob Beckwith joined Koby and they had added a quick 74 run partnership when Koby was caught for 63.

With Jacob Beckwith remained 22 not out, taking the score to 2/98 off 14.2 overs.

The game was called off early by the opposition, disappointingly Leongatha missed out on valuable batting practice and percentage and the opportunity for players to push for Gippsland selection.

Leongatha play Bairnsdale on November 26 in Bairnsdale; the competition is very even.

bowled first after losing the toss.

Glen Alvie reached a total of 4/160. Darcy Hale was dominant with his 75.

Stephen Blogg finished with 2/24 off his eight overs. Korumburra finished at 6/59 after their 40 overs.

OMK made 5/101 after their 50 overs against Phillip Island.

Opening batsman Craig Walker top scored for the Diggers with 27, whilst Jai Kleverkamp finished with 3/12 off his eight overs for the Sharks.

Phillip Island managed 8/146 off their 40 overs, with Daniel McCausland finishing on 38 runs.

Wonthaggi Workmans batted first against Poowong.

Justin Licis ran a solid 90, helping Wonthaggi to 6/212.

Poowong fell short, managing 7/125 off their 40 overs, Neil Hancock top scoring with 52 at the top of the order.

The wickets were spread, with Justin Licis adding to his 90 runs.

Mirboo North salvage a draw as rain intervenes SHOWERS rolled across the Strzelecki Hills late in the game on Saturday at the Walter Tuck Turf.

First Grade: The side after a good 200 plus against Morwell were in a spot of bother on the docile track as Morwell pounded out two for 131 off 17 overs, but the showers intensified just as Barney Webber started his onslaught but it was points shared as the rain came and spoilt what would have been a great finish.

Mirboo North batted first with new imports in Mahood 27 and new man Qureshi a fine 59 stroked the ball to all over the park to get the Mirboo North Tigers off to a great start.

A good 30 from veteran captain Shane Peters, Rob Phoenix 47 not out and Will Cheatley 23 continued their great early season form to guide the batting for four for 203.

Morwell must have been looking at their weather apps as they went after the Mirboo North bowling with Big Hitting Barney who can hit the ball a mile 63 not out.

The inexperienced attack stuck to their task but with 28 overs left and 70 runs to get it, it was Morwell’s game for the taking.

The rain thwarted their run chase; Tod Alexander and Connor Williams took a wicket each in an entertaining game.

Second Grade: After two good wins, the Seconds went over to Thorpdale to take on the Blues and came away without the points in a one sided game.

With three for 170 off 45 overs, all wickets were awarded to three bowlers in Brad Dyke 1/23, Mecca 1/37 and Ben Williams 1/29.

Mirboo North did not have much joy on the field as the two Pickering boys and Powell went on their merry way with the bat compiling a very competitive score on the somewhat slow Thorpdale ground Batting to stay in the game, Mirboo North lost early wickets until Ben Williams 39 and Andy Evans 13 steadied the “ship”, but once they were dismissed Mirboo North’s innings fell away to be all out for 79 some 90 runs in arrears Regrouping next week is on the cards.

Third Grade: This was a great win after last week’s thriller for the Thirds with young players performing very well at Newborough.

Young player in Blake Gilmour, Tyler Messingham and Jamie Chilla performed well.

Newborough batted first and were all out for 51 with Tyler 3/8 and Phil Gilmour 4/2 ripping out the Newborough middle order Jamie Chilla showed why he will be a great player of the future 2/5 and Chris Andres a great cricket teacher amongst other things educational 1/4.

Blake Gilmour bowled well at the top with 0/10 off his six overs.

Mirboo North finished the game early with three for 79 with Towns 51 retired and Justin Hussey nine putting on 30 for the first wicket and Tyler Messingham six out as the young players cruised to an emphatic win.

This week First Grade play Boolarra Jeeralang the Seconds play Willow Grove and Thirds play St Vincent’s green.

Debut: Jamie Chilla played his first senior Father and son: Phil and Blake Gilmore game for Mirboo North on Saturday. played their first game together on Saturday.

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Second tie for the season THE clash between Town and MDU ended in a tie on Saturday.

Hickey, Steven Fixter and Hume kept the pressure on and took two wickets each.

It was enough to slow This is the second tie MDU, and both teams for the 2017/18 season, ended the match 6/173. following OMK and KilOMK had a resoundcunda Bass’ battle in A1 ing win over Nerrena. last round.

Back with a strong Town won the toss batting order, Ethan and went in to bat first.

Lamers (39 runs), Luke What looked to be Jones (75 runs), Rusthe makings of a steady sell White (32 runs) and innings was acceler- Thomas Eustace (54 ated when captain Jareth runs) delivered OMK to Hume stepped up. a total of 3/218 within Batting fourth, Hume the allotted overs. changed the game with Wickets were taken a whopping 97 runs and by Nerrena’s Charlie was not out at the end of Dougherty, Shem Murthe innings. phy and Cameron BaudiSamuel Benra was nette.

MDU’s star bowler, takNerrena could not ing 2/18. match OMK, with For MDU, batsmen Dougherty top scoring Craig Hoober (55 runs) with 13 runs. and Dale Thomas (48 Nick Besley was runs) were impressive, OMK’s star bowler, takbut it wasn’t enough to ing 3/15. shake Town.

Nerrena was all out Bowlers Ashley for 50 after 30.1 overs.

Koowarra/LRSL also had a comfortable win over Kilcunda Bass.

The Cougars batted first and at innings close, had a score of 9/130 to defend. Batsmen Daniel Baker and Jack Stockdale each made 30 runs.

Kilcunda Bass didn’t make it easy, with Daniel Bettles, Rohan Duff and Stephen Leman taking two wickets each.

It’s batsmen Heath Grace and Shaun Tapscott – making 26 and 28 runs respectively – fought to keep up with Koonwarra/LRSL, but ultimately the bowlers were too strong.

Jayke Hoy claimed 3/14, and Kilcunda Bass was dismissed all out for 78.

Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club defended a total of 5/164 against Phillip Island.

The Workers went out to bat first, with opening

partnership of Joshua Schulz and Mitchell Davey made 20 and 34 runs respectively.

Phillip Island bowler Anton Thomas bowled both batsmen out.

In the middle of the batting order, Lochlan McLean top score with 60 runs and was not out at the end of the innings.

The Workers ended their innings 5/164.

A top score of 25 runs from Phillip Island’s Clint Wilson was not enough to get the team over the line. Workers’ bowlers Drew Herbert and Joel Brann each took three wickets.

Phillip Island finished the day 9/96.

OMK d NERRENA 1st innings OMK E. Lamers c. B. Martin b. S. Murphy .................. 39 L. Jones c. A. Harrison b. C. Baudinette.............. 75 R. White c. S. Helms b. C. Dougherty .............. 32

Top bowler: OMK’s Nick Besley put the pressure on Nerrena, taking 3/15.

Focused: OMK fielders were at the ready as Nerrena’s captain, Cameron Baudinette tries to evade them. Photos by Mark Drury.

T. Eustace n.o. .................... 54 J. Paterson n.o. ..................... 7 Extras ................................ 11 Total .......................3/218 (cc) Bowling: C. Dougherty 1/42, B. Croatto 0/19, A. Trotto 0/33, N. Battersby 0/40, S. Murphy 1/50, C. Baudinette 1/29.

1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison b. B. Wyatt........ 0 S. Murphy lbw. b. N. Besley ...................... 9 S. Helms b. R. White............ 0 N. Battersby c. N. Creed b. N. Besley ...................... 0 J. Kelly c. D. McMeekin b. N. Besley .................... 11 C. Baudinette stp. N. Creed b. N. Auddino ................... 8 B. Croatto c. E. Lamers b. N. Auddino ................... 4 A. Trotto b. B. Wyatt ............ 0 C. Dougherty n.o. ............... 13 B. Martin b. J. Greenwood ... 0 T. Dyke b. J. Greenwood...... 2 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................... 50 Bowling: R. White 2/13, N. Besley 3/15, B. Wyatt 1/11, N. Auddino 2/8, J. Greenwood 2/3, J. Paterson 0/0.

MDU tied TOWN 1st innings Town M. Kreutzberger lbw. b. S. Benra ...................... 13 A. Hickey c. J. Bright b. C. Cary ......................... 8 N. Hodges b. S. Benra........ 18

J. Hume n.o. ....................... 97 S. Fixter c. M. Le Page b. S. Arnup ..................... 15 T. Cashin c. J. McEwan b. C. Hoober ..................... 8 W. Turner r.o. ....................... 2 D. Goss n.o........................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total .......................6/173 (cc) Bowling: C. Cary 1/41, S. Benra 2/18, J. Bright 0/7, C. Hoober 1/43, M. Le Page 0/22, S. Arnup 1/26, M. Hoober 0/8.

1st innings MDU S. Arnup c. M. Luscombe b. A. Hickey ..................... 5 M. Le Page stp. D. Goss b. S. Fixter ...................... 19 W. Prosser c. D. Goss b. A. Hickey ................... 10 C. Hoober lbw. b. J. Hume .. 55 M. Hoober c. A. Hickey b. S. Fixter ........................ 0 D. Thomas n.o. ................... 48 J. McEwan c. A. Hickey b. J. Hume ...................... 15 T. Zukovskis n.o. .................. 0 Extras ................................ 21 Total .......................6/173 (cc) Bowling: M. Luscombe 0/28, W. Turner 0/24, A. Hickey 2/20, S. Fixter 2/42, A. Hanily 0/13, J. Hume 2/31.

WON CLUB d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Won Club J. Schulz b. A. Thomas....... 20 M. Davey c. C. Wilson

b. A. Thomas .................. 34 L. Sawyer c. C. Epifano b. S. Boyack ..................... 4 L. McLean n.o. ................... 60 D. Herbert c. C. Wilson b. M. Wright ................... 25 C. Harvey b. C. Wilson ........ 1 J. Brann n.o. ....................... 15 Extras .................................. 5 Total .......................5/164 (cc) Bowling: B. Christopher 0/38, M. Wright 1/36, S. Boyack 1/28, C. Wilson 1/40, A. Thomas 2/22.

1st innings Phillip Island C. Epifano c. b. D. Herbert .. 13 S. Boyack c. J. Brann b. D. Herbert .................... 2 A. Finlayson lbw. b. D. Herbert .................... 5 M. Parsons c. b. L. McLean.. 13 C. Wilson c. b. J. Brann ..... 25 L. Keating lbw. b. L. McLean .................... 4 M. Wright r.o. ....................... 2 A. Thomas c. b. J. Brann ...... 1 R. Nixon stp. M. Davey b. J. Brann ........................ 8 B. Christopher n.o. ............... 6 M. Fletcher n.o. .................... 0 Extras ................................ 18 Total ................................ 9/96 Bowling: D. Herbert 3/11, K. Dudley 0/18, B. Evans 0/16, W. Speed 0/16, J. Brann 3/22, L. McLean 2/9.

KILCUNDA BASS def by KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Koon L/RSL

J. Rockall lbw. b. D. Bettles .. 7 M. Wilson lbw. b. D. Bettles...................... 4 J. Moore c. Z. Crow b. S. Tapscott .................. 15 D. Baker c. b. R. Duff ........ 30 B. Tomada r.o. .................... 11 J. Stockdale c. H. Grace b. S. Leman .................... 30 K. Thorne lbw. b. R. Duff .... 6 J. Hoy c. S. Tapscott b. R. Duff ......................... 6 J. Geary b. S. Leman ............ 0 A. Drury n.o. ........................ 2 D. Clark n.o. ......................... 1 Extras ................................ 18 Total .......................9/130 (cc) Bowling: D. Bettles 2/13, R. Duff 2/31, S. Leman 2/36, S. Tapscott 1/13, A. Blackney 0/17, R. Duff 1/8.

1st innings Kilcunda Bass B. Joseph b. .......................... 5 H. Grace c. ......................... 26 Z. Crow b. ............................ 1 S. Tapscott c. ...................... 28 M. Khan c............................. 0 R. Duff c............................... 5 S. Leman b. .......................... 0 R. Duff b. ............................. 0 D. Bettles c. .......................... 3 K. Duff r.o. ........................... 3 A. Blackney n.o.................... 0 Extras .................................. 7 Total ................................... 78 Bowling: A. Drury 2/12, D. Clark 0/21, J. Hoy 3/14, J. Moore 2/23, K. Thorne 1/6, B. Tomada 1/2.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Glen Alvie hold on to the win GLEN Alvie de- perials.

Opening batsman Rofended its score of Slade got Glen Alvie 6/128 after a close han off the mark early with 31 battle with the Im- runs before he was caught

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Club .......................... 36 Phillip Island..................... 24 Inverloch ........................... 24 OMK.................................. 18 Korumburra ........................ 12 Glen Alvie .......................... 12 Town................................... 12 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 6 A Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch .................. 36 Nerrena ............................. 24 Imperials ........................... 12 Koonwarra-L/RSL ........... 12 MDU .................................. 12 Won Miners ........................ 12 Foster.................................... 0 B Grade Division 1 OMK.................................. 36 Won Club .......................... 36 Phillip Island..................... 24 Nerrena ............................. 24 Koonwarra-L/RSL ............. 12 MDU .................................... 6 Town..................................... 6 Kilcunda-Bass ...................... 0

B Grade Division 2 Won Miners ...................... 24 Glen Alvie.......................... 24 Poowong-Loch .................. 24 Korumburra ..................... 24 Imperials ............................ 12 Inverloch .............................. 0 Foster.................................... 0 C Grade Division 1 OMK.................................. 36 Korumburra ..................... 30 Nerrena ............................. 30 Won Club .......................... 24 MDU .................................. 18 Phillip Island ........................ 6 Inverloch .............................. 0 Town..................................... 0 C Grade Division 2 Glen Alvie.......................... 36 Koonwarra-L/RSL ........... 24 OMK.................................. 24 Korumburra ..................... 24 Phillip Island ...................... 24 Won Club ........................... 12 Kilcunda-Bass ...................... 0 Poowong-Loch ..................... 0 Town..................................... 0

by Chiranjib Mondal.

This was the top score as the rest of the order struggled. Sixth batsman Jy Hull got 24 runs on the board and was not out at the end of the innings.

Imperials’ bowler Rowen McLennan took 2/22.

Batsman Andrew Meyer had Glen Alvie worried with 37 early runs. He was caught

by Ben McRae before he could do anymore damage to Glen Alvie’s game.

Mondal later made 26 runs, but four wickets from Kelvin Simpson kept Glen Alvie on the winner’s list.

The Imperials finished the day all out for 114.

Korumburra mercilessly outplayed Foster.

Batsman Barry Kerr got the ball rolling for Korumburra with an early 29 runs, but Jason Richards and Lachlan Roberts

brought the match home with 51 and 61 runs respectively.

Foster bowler Shaun Roffey managed to take 2/38, and Korumburra ended its innings 7/193.

A slow innings put Foster well behind. Roffey top scored with 21 runs nearing the end of the batting order.

Four wickets each from Evan Allaway and Michael Patching secured the game.

Foster was all out for 60 after 18.1 overs.

Poowong Loch held on to a win over Inverloch.

Troy Poynton saved the game for Poowong Loch putting 67 runs on the board at the start of the innings.

Inverloch Shaun Hayes took 2/17, and Poowong Loch ended its inning 7/100.

Amad Mujtaba and Warren Stewart were

among Inverloch’s top batsman – making 17 and 16 runs respectively – but Poowong Loch had eyes on the win.

Matthew Allen and Geoff Birnie each took two wickets, and Inverloch finished off the day all out for 87.

Wonthaggi Miners had the bye this round.

KORUMBURRA d FOSTER 1st innings Korumburra B. Kerr c. N. Clarke b. J. Staley ...................... 29 A. Brinksma c. J. Staley b. G. Tanner .................... 11 J. Richards c&b.

D. Clearihan-Jervies ....... 51 L. Roberts c. N. Clarke b. S. Roffey .................... 61 D. Scott c. S. Embuldeniya b. N. Clarke ...................... 1 J. Oxlee r.o. ........................ 11 N. Leppin c. J. Staley b. S. Roffey ...................... 0 Extras ................................ 30 Total .......................7/193 (cc) Bowling: D. ClearihanJervies 1/41, N. Clarke 1/26, S. Roffey 2/38, G. Tanner 1/20, J. Staley 1/31, A. Starret 0/16, S. Embuldeniya 0/4.

1st innings Foster D. Britton lbw. b. E. Allaway .................... 1 J. Staley c&b. M. Patching .. 11 N. Clarke c. D. Bailey b. E. Allaway .................... 3 G. Tanner b. M. Patching ..... 2 L. Lidstone lbw. b. M. Patching .................. 4 S. Embuldeniya b. M. Patching .................. 6 D. Clearihan-Jervies c. D. Bailey b. E. Allaway .................... 1 S. Roffey b. D. Scott .......... 21 S. Venna c. M. Patching b. E. Allaway .................... 0 B. Cripps n.o. ....................... 9 Extras .................................. 2 Total ................................... 60 Bowling: E. Allaway 4/19, M. Patching 4/16, H. McNeill 0/16, D. Bailey 0/8, D. Scott 1/0.

POOWONG LOCH d INVERLOCH 1st innings Poowong Loch I. Jenkins b. C. Fisher........... 8 T. Poynton n.o. ................... 67 T. Allen b. R. Sparkes .......... 2 J. Hibbs c. C. Fisher b. A. Mujtaba.................... 0 M. Allen c. B. Phillips b. J. Williams.................... 5 B. Hall lbw. b. S. Hayes ....... 2 B. Knight c. S. Hayes b. N. Brayley .................... 5 B. Nicholls b. S. Hayes ........ 0

D. Russell n.o. ...................... 1 Extras ................................ 10 Total .......................7/100 (cc) Bowling: C. Fisher 1/13, S. Hayes 2/17, R. Sparkes 1/22, A. Mujtaba 1/17, D. Cashin 0/7, N. Brayley 1/11, J. Williams 1/9.

1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. T. Poynton b. S. Head ......................... 9 B. Phillips r.o...................... 13 A. Mujtaba c&b. T. Poynton ............. 17 N. Brayley c. T. Poynton b. T. Allen ....................... 12 W. Stewart c. J. Hibbs b. M. Allen ..................... 16 A. Brayley c. B. Nicholls b. M. Allen ....................... 3 R. Sparkes b. G. Birnie ........ 2 J. Williams r.o. ..................... 2 J. Worner c. B. Nicholls b. G. Birnie....................... 1 S. Hayes r.o. ......................... 1 D. Cashin n.o........................ 2 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................... 87 Bowling: S. Head 1/14, M. Allen 2/25, G. Birnie 2/18, T. Poynton 1/7, T. Allen 1/20.

GLEN ALVIE d IMPERIALS 1st innings Glen Alvie R. Slade c. C. Mondal b. R. McLennan.............. 31 S. Lowe c. P. McCaughan b. D. Crawley ................... 6

S. Watson lbw. b. P. McCaughan .............. 0 J. Tiziani lbw. b. R. McLennan.............. 22 W. Luke b. L. Rogers ........... 0 J. Hull n.o. .......................... 24 D. Gilbert c. S. Vagg b. M. McGrath................ 19 J. Thomas n.o. .................... 12 Extras ................................ 14 Total .......................6/128 (cc) Bowling: P. McCaughan 1/19, D. Crawley 1/7, R. McLennan 2/22, M. McGrath 1/40, L. Rogers 1/32.

1st innings Imperials R. McLennan lbw. b. B. McPhee .................. 11 A. Meyer c. B. McRae b. K. Simpson................. 37 L. Rogers lbw. b. W. Luke .. 17 S. Vagg c. J. Hull b. K. Simpson................... 7 C. Mondal n.o. ................... 26 K. Materia b. J. Thomas ....... 0 M. McGrath r.o. ................... 1 D. Crawley c&b. K. Simpson .............. 1 P. McCaughan b. K. Simpson................... 3 P. McCaughan c. D. Gilbert b. W. Luke ........................ 4 Extras .................................. 7 Total ................................. 114 Bowling: B. Cox 0/10, J. Thomas 1/17, B. McRae 1/29, W. Luke 2/26, K. Simpson 4/21, D. Gilbert 0/5.

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Town, Glen Alvie on the board L E O N G AT H A Town and Glen Alvie have broken through to claim first wins of the season after claiming Round Three one day matches in A1 cricket on Saturday.

made a steady start with openers Kallan Rigby hitting 21 and Iian Osman 51. Matthew Houston was aggressive too and smashed 51, nine fours being belted in his total.

The ‘Burra edged closer but Town was able to claim wickets at strategic times to go on and win by just 14 runs. Madura Weerasinghe Silva Town secured its win claimed 3/30 while Darwith a lively innings by cy Hume took 2/24.

Matt Davies with 91 not Glen Alvie 9/176 out coming after losing snared a narrow win over his opening partner Jack Kilcunda Bass with just Hume LBW for a duck. one wicket and one over Davies hit nine 4’s to spare chasing Kilcunand one 6 as he comda Bass’s 6/174. bined with Matt Smith Ashley Larcombe for a 124 run partnership. was heading towards a Smith hit an entertaining century before the Killy 55 runs including five 4’s Bass opener was runout and three 6’s. Town finfor 80. Joe Hewison ished on 5/210 after batbacked this up with an ting first for its 40 overs. impressive 48 but the In reply Korumburra

Hitting out: Matt Davies took full control of the innings, hitting a fine 91 not out, hitting nine 4’s and one 6.

Glen Alvie bowlers were able to keep the screws on and keep the total within reach. Hewison completed a great match with bat and ball, claiming 4/25.

Inverloch 5/158 completed an impressive win over OMK 7/155 in an enthralling match.

Inverloch made a modest total which featured top scorers Tim Thornby 48 and Kit Rotthier 26 run out for an opening stand of 51.

Runs were hard to get as OMK used a number of bowlers in the attack.

Inverloch’s luck came early in the bowling when Daniel Mock was out for a rare duck, caught off the bowling of Ben Thomas.

Despite this the Diggers knuckled down with Tom Wyatt scoring 49 and Jason Wilson 47 to push the score along but OMK lost three wickets in the space of nine runs to put it on the back foot.

Chasing runs the Diggers lost two for run outs including Daniel Lloyd for 31.

Phillip Island 160 lost its game in a top of the table clash against Wonthaggi Club 9/201.

Club batted first and it was the middle order in Ryan G Thomas who stepped up with 63 and James Sherrin 41.

Eli Richards set the Island alight with 76 but a latter order batting collapse saw the Island exposed. Thomas completed a good game taking 3/19, with Alex Geyer 3/36 and James Sherrin too amongst the highlight reel taking 2/17 including the wicket of Richards.

GLEN ALVIE d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Kilcunda Bass A. Larcombe r.o. ................ 80 M. Gill c. J. Minahan b. T. Smith ...................... 12 J. Hewison c. P. Palmer b. J. Glen ........................ 48 J. Tregear b. D. Hales ......... 12 C. Davidson r.o. ................... 1 J. Rosenow c. A. Hamilton b. D. Diwell ...................... 4 C. Elliott n.o. ........................ 2 Extras ................................ 15 Total .......................6/174 (cc) Bowling: D. Hales 1/30, D. Diwell 1/22, T. Smith 1/30, J. Hales 0/25, J. Smith 0/30, J. Glen 1/35.

1st innings Glen Alvie J. Smith lbw. b. M. Gill ...... 16 M. Heeps lbw. b. M. Gill ..... 3 S. Smith c. J. Mahood b. J. Hewison .................... 1 J. Glen c&b. J. Hewison..... 46 P. Palmer lbw. b. M. Bill .... 27 D. Diwell c. A. Larcombe b. J. Hewison .................. 25 D. Hales c. M. Gill b. C. Davidson................ 25 A. Hamilton c. A. Larcombe b. J. Hewison .................... 0 J. Hales b. J. Tregear ............ 9 J. Minahan n.o. ..................... 2 T. Smith n.o. ......................... 3 Extras ................................ 19 Total .............................. 9/176 Bowling: M. Gill 3/30, J. Hewison 4/25, C. Peckett 0/27, C. Davidson 1/53, J. Mahood 0/24, J. Tregear 1/15.

TOWN d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Town M. Davies n.o. .................... 91 J. Hume lbw. b. D. Wyhoon ................... 0 M. Madusanka c. T. Richards b. S. Dole........................ 23 M. Weerasinghe Silva c. I. Osman b. S. Dole.......................... 4 J. Schelling c. A. Balfour b. K. Rigby ....................... 5 M. Smith b. D. Wyhoon ..... 55 S. Browne n.o....................... 3 Extras ................................ 30 Total .......................5/210 (cc) Bowling: T. Richards 0/28, D. Wyhoon 2/55, S. Checkley 0/21, K. Rigby 1/31, S. Dole 2/20, I. Osman 0/19, M. Houston 0/24.

1st innings Korumburra I. Osman stp. J. Schelling b. M. Weerasinghe Silva.. 51 K. Rigby c. M. Smith b. M. Weerasinghe Silva.. 21 S. Dole r.o. ........................... 0

Two-for: Shane Dole tricked a couple of batsmen, claiming two early wickets; those of Weerasinghe Silva for 4 and Madusanka for 23. Photos by Mark Drury.

M. Houston c. J. Schelling b. J. Hume ...................... 51 P. Dunlevie b. D. Hume ....... 4 T. Richards r.o. ................... 15 P. Edwards b. M. Weerasinghe Silva.. 10 J. Celebrine r.o. .................... 7 S. Checkley b. D. Hume....... 2 D. Wyhoon c. M. Weerasinghe Silva b. M. Madusanka........... 18 A. Balfour n.o. ..................... 4 Extras ................................ 13 Total ................................. 196 Bowling: S. Clark 0/36, S. Browne 0/22, M. Weerasinghe Silva 3/30, J. Hume 1/46, M. Madusanka 1/22, D. Hume 2/24.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club D. Britt c. G. Selby b. J. Watts ......................... 5 S. Huitema c. G. Selby b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 16 D. Turton c. G. Selby b. Z. Brown .................... 25 R. Thomas c. T. Hornsby

b. E. Richards ................. 63 J. Sheerin c. M. Young b. G. Odgers ................... 41 J. Sheerin c. M. Dennerley b. E. Richards ................. 17 J. Wallace c. E. Richards b. J. Watts ....................... 14 R. Birkett b. J. Watts ............ 0 M. Thomas c. T. Hornsby b. E. Richards ................... 1 A. Geyer n.o. ........................ 3 Z. Macdermid n.o................. 0 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................9/201 (cc) Bowling: J. Watts 3/33, G. Odgers 1/38, M. Dennerley 0/28, C. Keerthisinghe 1/10, Z. Brown 1/53, E. Richards 3/36.

1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards c. S. Huitema b. J. Sheerin .................... 76 M. Dennerley c&b. R. Thomas ............... 4 C. Keerthisinghe lbw. b. R. Thomas .................... 0 J. Watts lbw. b. J. Sheerin... 19 G. Selby c. J. Sheerin b. A. Geyer ..................... 21

T. Hornsby c. J. Sheerin b. A. Geyer ....................... 5 B. Johnston c. J. Sheerin b. R. Birkett ...................... 3 J. Asbury lbw. b. A. Geyer ... 2 M. Young b. R. Birkett ......... 2 Z. Brown c. J. Sheerin b. R. Thomas .................... 4 G. Odgers n.o. ...................... 3 Extras ................................ 21 Total ................................. 160 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/19, R. Birkett 2/28, Z. Macdermid 0/55, J. Sheerin 2/17, A. Geyer 3/36.

INVERLOCH d OMK 1st innings Inverloch T. Thornby c. J. Cochrane b. J. Wilson ..................... 48 K. Rotthier r.o. ................... 26 B. Debono c. J. Wilson b. J. Van Rooye .............. 20 T. McQualter c. N. Cant b. D. Mock ..................... 22 D. Newman n.o. ................. 18 W. Taberner c. T. Wyatt b. D. Mock ....................... 4 W. Rankin n.o....................... 5 Extras ................................ 15

Total .............................. 5/158 Bowling: J. Cochrane 0/17, N. Cant 0/15, J. Wilson 1/35, J. Lamers 0/22, C. Honeyman 0/14, J. Van Rooye 1/24, D. Mock 2/18, D. Lloyd 0/9.

1st innings OMK D. Mock c. L. Rankin b. B. Thomas .................... 0 T. Wyatt c. W. Rankin b. K. Rotthier.................. 49 J. Wilson c&b. T. McQualter ......... 47 J. Van Rooye c. T. McQualter b. W. Rankin..................... 2 A. Miller c. E. Cousins b. T. McQualter ................ 1 D. Lloyd r.o. ....................... 31 A. Rose r.o............................ 7 J. Cochrane n.o..................... 7 C. Honeyman n.o. ................ 0 Extras ................................ 11 Total .......................7/155 (cc) Bowling: B. Thomas 1/18, K. Rotthier 1/25, L. Rankin 0/44, L. Anderson 0/15, W. Rankin 1/31, T. McQualter 1/18.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Poowong Loch clears out on top THE battle between the top two in A2 saw a win to Poowong Loch 4/198 to Nerrena 131.

Poowong Loch won the toss and batted with both Aaron and Jacob Bardwell showing good form. Jacob was hitting some fast runs and his entertaining innings of 37 came to an end when he was caught. But Aaron kept things ticking over and eventually was run out for 72.

Wilson Pollock 32 and Colin Knox 37 run out took over and the runs kept coming in a solid total.

Nerrena strolled out to the crease to bat but with Symmons, Baldi and Beckwith back in the pavilion fairly quickly it was 3/33 for the Red Caps.

Tim Wightman was pulling together some nice runs with 46 but losing partners regularly didn’t help with Nerrena all out and 67 runs

in arrears. Matt Loader claimed 3/16.

MDU 154 got its first win on the board after defeating Foster 148.

The Demons saw two high run scorers with Matt Martin opening with 55 and second drop Gary Webster putting together 43 before retiring hurt. Jack Weston took 3/48 for the Tigers.

In reply Foster’s opener Graeme Watkins made 22 before a mini collapse occurred with Foster 3/52.

Daniel O’Keefe run out 24 and Richard Johnston 52 not out kept Foster right in this game and at 7/142 it looked like Foster’s with just 13 to win. But the loss of 3/6 left Johnston stranded, Foster all out with still four balls to spare.

Miners 6/195 secured its first win of the season claiming the scalp of Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL all out for 184.

Miners won the toss and batted at the Koonwarra Recreation

Reserve and Cameron Thomas steered the innings, the opener making 82 not out. He and Daniel Loos 52 scored a 95 run partnership. Andrighetto, Honeysett and Piasente provided valuable partnerships with Thomas to edge Miners close to the magical 200.

In reply Koony started well with Ben Davidson 25 and Jack Hughes 42 getting the opening stand of 56 before Davidson fell. Sam Hughes made 34 and Brock Hastings 19 as the Cougars got extremely close but two run outs proved costly in the end.

Three Miner’s bowlers claimed two wickets apiece. Imperials had the bye this week.

Total .......................4/198 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 0/24, Z. Trease 1/45, J. Hoy 0/31, T. Wightman 0/22, N. Trotto 0/29, P. Matheson 1/16, D. Symmons 0/26.

1st innings Nerrena D. Symmons c. C. Knox b. M. Loader................... 17 D. Baldi b. A. Jenkins .......... 4 J. Beckwith b. M. Loader ..... 1 T. Wightman c. K. Miller b. J. Bardwell ................. 46 J. Hoy c. A. Bardwell b. S. Jenkins ..................... 7 P. Matheson c. A. Bardwell b. A. Jenkins ................... 11 H. Funnell r.o. ...................... 1 C. Salmon b. B. Monson ...... 2 Z. Trease c. N. Allen b. M. Loader................... 18 J. Trease stp. A. Bardwell b. J. Bardwell ................... 8 N. Trotto n.o. ........................ 2 Extras ................................ 15 Total ................................. 131 Bowling: A. Jenkins 2/22, D. Fawcett 0/25, M. Loader 3/16, J. Bardwell 2/32, S. Jenkins 1/21, B. Monson 1/11.

NERRENA def by POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Poowong Loch J. Bardwell c. b. Z. Trease.. 37 A. Bardwell r.o. .................. 72 W. Pollock c. b. P. Matheson ................ 32 C. Knox r.o. ........................ 37 D. Fawcett n.o. ..................... 1 N. Allen n.o. ......................... 0 Extras ................................ 19

FOSTER def by MDU 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. M. Lynch b. J. Weston .................... 10 M. Martin c. M. Jones b. F. Griggs ..................... 55 N. Eddy c. M. Jones b. R. Johnston................... 3 G. Webster ret. hurt ............ 43 D. Mathews b. J. Weston...... 0 T. Harris c. J. Toner b. J. Weston .................... 10

C. Olden c. M. Lynch b. F. Griggs ....................... 6 T. Sinclair c. F. Griggs b. H. Griggs ...................... 6 B. Thorson b. H. Griggs ....... 1 B. Good b. R. Johnston ........ 5 J. Phillips n.o. ....................... 0 Extras ................................ 16 Total ................................. 154 Bowling: F. Griggs 2/31, R. Johnston 2/17, J. Weston 3/48, J. Sparkes 0/21, H. Griggs 2/22, J. Toner 0/11, G. Watkins 0/3.

1st innings Foster G. Watkins c. C. Olden b. D. Mathews ................ 22 J. Toner lbw. b. D. Mathews .................. 7 M. Jones c. M. Martin b. B. Thorson.................... 9 D. O’Keefe r.o. ................... 24 J. Prain r.o. ........................... 5 R. Johnston n.o................... 52 M. Lynch c. T. Harris b. B. Good ...................... 12 J. Sparkes r.o. ....................... 1 H. Griggs c. C. Olden b. N. Eddy ........................ 5 J. Weston b. T. Harris ........... 1 F. Griggs c. T. Harris b. N. Eddy ........................ 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................. 148 Bowling: D. Mathews 2/28, B. Thorson 1/15, M. Martin 0/23, N. Eddy 2/31, B. Good 1/25, T. Harris 1/23.

KOONWARRA L/RSL def by WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners C. Thomas n.o. ................... 82

B. Andrighetto b. N. Arnup .. 5 D. Loos c. S. Parker b. C. McPhee .................. 52 P. Nelson c. J. Pickersgill b. C. McPhee .................... 1 J. Andrighetto b. B. Perry..... 8 J. Honeysett stp. J. Hughes b. N. Arnup..................... 16 J. Piasente c. C. McPhee b. T. Elliott ..................... 10 C. Honeysett n.o................... 5 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................6/195 (cc) Bowling: T. Elliott 1/37, N. Arnup 2/39, J. Pickersgill 0/23, B. Hastings 0/24, B. Perry 1/33, C. McPhee 2/35.

1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Davison c. J. Honeysett b. J. Rumbold ................. 25 J. Hughes c. C. Honeysett b. P. Nelson .................... 42 B. Perry c. A. Honeysett b. J. Rumbold ................. 14 S. Hughes c&b. P. Nelson .. 35 S. Parker b. C. Honeysett ..... 4 C. McPhee c. J. Andrighetto b. C. Honeysett............... 13 B. Hastings c. D. Loos b. A. Honeysett............... 19 J. Hastings r.o. ...................... 0 T. Elliott n.o. ........................ 3 J. Pickersgill b. A. Honeysett................. 0 N. Arnup r.o.......................... 7 Extras ................................ 22 Total ............................ 10/184 Bowling: J. Loos 0/29, J. Honeysett 0/17, J. Rumbold 2/32, J. Piasente 0/13, P. Nelson 2/41, C. Honeysett 2/35, A. Honeysett 2/17.

Six runs: Miners’ batsman Daniel Loos hits out on his way to a half century at Koonwarra on Saturday.

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85,600 attend Island grand prix DEFENDING MotoGP™ World Champion, Honda superstar, Marc Marquez was first across the line at Phillip Island on Sunday to win Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2017.

Marquez crossed line 1.8 seconds ahead of rival and crowd favourite Italian Valentino Rossi and third placed Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP). Marquez has extended his MotoGP™ world standing lead from Ducati factory rider Andrea Dovizioso to 33 points ahead of the competition putting him in good stead to take out his fourth MotoGP™ World Title with only two races to go for the season.

Aussie Jack Miller (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) dug deep and finished in an impressive seventh place – his best ever

result at Phillip Island – a remarkable three weeks since breaking his leg.

Phillip Island turned on another brilliant event with fabulous entertainment that ramped up on day three with the stunning aerial display from the RAAF Roulettes in the morning that had spectators turning their heads to the sky in awe.

Winner of The Voice Australia Harrison Craig delighted the huge crowd with his beautiful rendition of the national anthem and stars from all walks of life flocked to Phillip Island to catch a glimpse of their motorsports heroes.

Some of the big names included Sally Pearson (Australian Olympic Athlete), Mack Horton (Australian Olympic swimmer), Gregorio Paltrinieri (Italian Olympic swimmer), Tim Cahill (Australian football player), Matthew Kruezer (Carlton FC player), Matt Wilson (Neighbours actor), Tra-

vis Burns (Neighbours actor), Shane Delia (celebrity chef) and Sam Newman (media personality) rounded out the star studded guest list.

Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott was thrilled with the event and said, “Fans once again streamed through the gates this morning (Sunday) to witness another special day at Phillip Island with the overall event attendance for the weekend estimated at 85,600; these numbers up from 2016 and proving that MotoGP™ can continue to draw big crowds year on year.”

“In what was a thrilling day for spectators both on and off the track, day three did not disappoint providing excitement at every bend, in the sky and even in the crowd as both national and international sports stars came out to show their appreciation for the incredibly talented MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders.”

Winner: celebrating his big win in the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2017 at Phillip Island on Sunday Honda superstar, Marc Marquez took top spot on the podium (centre) with second placed Italian Valentino Rossi (left) and third, Maverick Viñales.

Cycling action in Inverloch THE first stage of the four part Tour of Gippsland series was held in Inverloch on Thursday, October 19.

Cycling athlete: Leongatha Cycling Club cyclist Stuart Smith competed in the Tour of Gippsland in Inverloch on Thursday.

The Tour of Gippsland is one of the premier races on the Subaru National Road Series calendar.

The competition is an Australia wide series that is raced across all states, featuring the country’s top individual and team cyclists.

The event provides the perfect opportunity for Australia’s up and coming cyclists to race, this year’s Tour of Gippsland comprised of four criterium races hosted in four different shires across Gippsland, including Inverloch.

Over 150 of Australia’s best cyclists visited Inverloch and created a great day of competition.

For the first time the tour featured an Elite Women’s Subaru National Road Series competition.

Around 60 female riders competed for equal prize money to the men.

Go cyclists: from left, Inverloch Primary School Grade 6 students Lyla, Marli and Mollie cheered on cyclists as they passed in Inverloch for the Tour of Gippsland on Thursday.

Great result: more than 150 of Australia’s best cyclists visited Inverloch to compete in the Tour of Gippsland ride on Thurday.

Vernon to coach Phillip Island BEAU Vernon has been appointed the senior coach for Phillip Island Football Netball Club for season 2018.

The Phillip Island club is thrilled Beau has decided to return to Phillip Island where he was an outstanding player for the Bulldogs in junior and senior levels.

Vernon was an elite player but since his onfield football accident in 2012 his direction moved to coaching where he has proven to be exceptional, topping off a great career at Leongatha with a premiership this year.

The club is looking forward to seeing what Vernon can bring to the club, not only for his professionalism and knowledge of the game but also to have such a great individual back at the club, his achievements an inspiration to all.

Vernon told The Star last Friday that he took on the coaching job at Phillip Island because it would involve a lot less travelling time, both to training and to games.

“It’s mainly about supporting Lucy at home and being able to get back and help out on a family level,” Beau said.

Being based at San Remo, Vernon will be at training within 15 minutes and to most Saturday games within half an hour. The furthest commutes would be Nar Nar Goon, Cora Lynn, Garfield and Kooweerup but all these are under an hour.

This season Vernon faced a three and a half hour drive to Bairnsdale,

and two and a half hour journeys to Maffra and Sale.

For Vernon it has all come full circle and it is great to see him back at the club where he began his career and the South Gippsland community wish him all the best in his endeavours with the Island in season 2018.

Training will begin in earnest for the club sometime in the New Year. Phillip Island made it through to the Preliminary Final in the West Gippsland league this year.

Go Bulldogs: Beau Vernon and daughter Layla don the Phillip Island colours where Beau will coach in 2018.

Local cycling club unites in support of safer roads for all LEONGATHA Cycling Club is one of many Victorian cycling clubs to enter the 2017 Bass Coast Cycle Challenge and Family Festival as a team, in support of safer roads for all.

Riders from the club will be in action on Sunday, November 12, participating in the region’s biggest cycling event, along with a number of other teams including Warrugal and Latrobe City cycling clubs.

“It’s exciting to see teams enter as a group. We also encourage local sports teams to enter too and we will recognise the fastest teams and clubs during presentations on the

day,” event director Gavin Slavin said.

As an added bonus for team rivalry, riders in the 121km and 85km rides will be timed on the 3km climb up Mt Misery, which creates a bit of friendly competition amongst team mates.

“We support safe riding on our roads and to we are looking forward to riding in the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge as a team,” president of Leongatha Cycling Club Peter McClean said.

“There is already some friendly rivalry happening in anticipation of the Mt Misery Challenge; we hope one of our riders is lucky enough to win the Mt Misery Challenge Jersey which will be awarded this year.”

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Ribbons galore: Wendy Whelan from Toora and her horse Ben celebrated a successful Happy rider: Leongatha and District Equestrian Club member Denyse Menzies and her weekend competing in day one and two of the Gippsland Dressage Series, held in Wont- horse Coldstream Talent competed in day one and two of the Gippsland Dressage Series held in Wonthaggi over the weekend. haggi.

Dressage riders converge on Wonthaggi TH first two days of competition of the THE Gippsland Dressage Series are comG plete, with the Leongatha and District p Equestrian Club and the Wonthaggi Adult Riding Club hosting the event in Wonthaggi over the weekend.

The event, which is in its second year brings together four local clubs, which each host a day to of dressage competition.

The Bennison Adult Riding Club will host its event even on Sunday, December 3, while the Stony Creek Cree Riding Club will host its event on Sunday, March 4.

Marc The T event held at Wonthaggi hosted around 100 competitors each day, with many competing in both comp days of the competition.

Riders came from all over Gippsland and MelR bourne bour for the popular event.

Nikki Nik Renden from the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club said numbers were down only slightEquest

ly on the inaugural competition.

“Everybody seemed to have a good weekend,” she said.

Some of the local winners from Saturday’s event included Mickey Morris from Wonthaggi Adult Riding Club, who came third in the level two competition.

Trish Joyce from the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club was reserve in the jackpot for level three and Benedict Clark from Wonthaggi Adult Riding Club was third in the level five competition.

On Sunday, Sarah Joyce from the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club won the jackpot in level one, Nicole Patterson from Phillip Island Adult Riding Club came second in level two, while Mickey Morris came third in level two.

Carole Johnson from the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club came second in level three.

Robyn White from Wonthaggi Adult Riding Club won the level four jackpot and Benedict Clark was third in level five.

Left, G Great job: Bree Stevens from Wattlebank rode her horse Gally for the Wonthaggi Adult Riding Clubb in Cl i the Gippsland Dressage Series held at Wonthaggi over the weekend.