The Great Southern Star - April 2, 2019

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HIRST PLEDGES G TO VOTE WITH HIS HEART SHOCK SELECTION By Peter Chapman AT 10.30am yesterday 64yo Frank Hirst was out on his Ranceby property clearing trees, half an hour later was being sworn in as a new councillor for the South Gippsland Shire.

name, was delighted that Frank had secured enough preferences to be the next in line for the vacant council position. “I have known Frank for some years and first looked him up after reading an article he was featured in about agroforestry, I actually planted a plantation on my property after that meeting,” the mayor said. While the first of the two vacancies on South Gippsland Shire Council has now been filled residents will have to wait at least until Wednesday at 11am to hear who is next on the list to replace Cr Jim Fawcett. Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks gained the top preferences to be offered the role, but in a phone call with the electoral officer immediately after his selection he opted to withdraw. That means a new countback will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am to name the next councillor. That draw will be between Graeme Heath, Phillip Murphy, Steve Finlay, Graeme Winkler, Ben Corcoran and Kim White.

Message to his wife: “She’ll be right, it’s only for 18 months.”

In his words he was “like a rabbit in the headlights” when his name came out as the person to fill the vacancy caused by Cr Lorraine Brunt’s controversial resignation. Hirst immediately phoned his wife who thought he was still out in the back paddock with the chainsaw. “She’ll be right, it’s only for 18 months,” he calmly told her, obviously his wife Sharon was also somewhat taken aback by his surprise election. Hirst had failed at his two previous attempts to get a seat on the council, but the recount revealed that while he didn’t get the position last time he polled well. He has lived in the area for more than 40 years and is well known in the community as a life member of the South Gippsland Conservation Society and as the current president of the Strzelecki Lions Club. He said he was honoured to join the council and wasn’t afraid that the waters were a little turbulent inside the chambers at present. “All I can say is I will make sure that if there is block voting in the council and I believe in what the minority are saying, I will stand up for them,” he said. Mayor Don Hill, who was at the council chambers to hear a representative of the Victorian Electoral Commission call out Hirst’s

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Wind farm storm set to blow

By Brad Lester

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has found the Bald Hills Wind Farm is generating nuisance noise but will not require the wind farm operator to address noise levels. Instead, Tarwin Lower residents who complained of nuisance noise will now be left to mediate with the wind farm operator, Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd, to find a way forward. Mayor Cr Don Hill said on Friday, “Council has decided that the best solution is for the parties involved to mediate out a solution.” Council last Wednesday met in a confidential session to discuss a noise consultant’s report – by James C. Smith and Associates - council had commissioned at the order of the Supreme Court, to determine if the wind farm was producing

nuisance noise, which neighbours said was affecting their health. The report cost council $33,600. Council’s resolution in part read that it was satisfied there exists a nuisance of the kind alleged by the complainants. This was because: • the credible and consistent character of the noise logs provided by the complainants and/or the complaints made by the complainants about sleep disturbance and the injury to their personal comfort; • the conclusions of the Smith report. This noted nuisance noise at two of the properties owned by wind farm neighbours; and • the weight of the other evidence presented to councillors suggests the existence of a nuisance, but notes the nuisance exists only intermittently. Council officers investigated noise complaints by wind farm neighbours in 2017 but concluded such noise did not

exist, despite not using noise monitoring equipment. Ask why did council reached the conclusion of nuisance noise now and not when the neighbours first lodged a complaint, Cr Hill said, “I am unable to answer that. Being intermittent in nature, the nuisance may not have been detected when the officers were in attendance in the past. I don’t know that however.” On this occasion however, the expert nuisance consultant was in the homes of two of the complainants when the nuisance was observed by the expert consultant firsthand. Cr Hill said councillors digested an enormous amount of material: specialist reports, legal advice, for example, over a long period of time. “At all times council has been aware of its responsibilities under the various acts to come to a decision that is supported by the data,” he said. “Council has considered this matter

at length and did not come to its decision lightly.” Council has written to the lawyers representing the wind farm operator and the complainants, with approval to release the decision to the public once complete. A council statement said, “It is hoped the parties will be able to negotiate a mutually satisfactory resolution now that the finding has been made. A report will come to a future council meeting recommending which of the documents pertaining to this decision should be made public.” Don Jelbart asked The Star why had it taken so long for this determination to come out. “It’s appalling really. It’s no news to me that it’s a nuisance”, Mr Jelbart said. The complainants’ legal representative, Dominica Tannock, said she was satisfied with council’s decision and its reasons.

“On behalf of my clients, I express gratitude to the council for carrying out what must be acknowledged was, in the end, a thorough and even-handed investigation,” she said. “I think the councillors should be commended for making a brave decision, especially given the pressure that was brought to bear on them from the Minister for Planning at the request of the operator earlier this week.” A letter from the minister, Richard Wynne, said the wind farm was compliant under its planning permit. Ms Tannock said, “For now, my clients are taking on board the council’s decision and advice. I will be giving advice to my clients next week and seeking instructions from them as to next steps. Ms Tannock said the complainants’ expenses have been enormous but they would not be seeking any compensation from council.

TAXI DISGRACE KOONWARRA jeweller Denis Hawkins has labelled the local taxi service “a disgrace” after being left stranded for hours in Leongatha last Tuesday night.

Mr Hawkins made a harrowing trip back to New Zealand to visit a very sick relative and was also in Christchurch when the horrific massacre took place. He returned on a flight into Melbourne on Tuesday, March 19 and caught the V/Line night bus service back to Leongatha. On arrival at Korumburra Mr Hawkins decided to book the local taxi so it would be in Leon-

gatha at the time his bus arrived at around 11pm. He made the call to the Coastal Taxis and said he wanted to book a taxi from Leongatha to Koonwarra. Mr Hawkins said the man from the taxi company he was talking to said, “Leongatha, I have never heard of it. I don’t know where you are talking about.”

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Mr Hawkins was then asked to spell Leongatha. He explained to the man that the bus would arrive just after 11pm so he made the taxi booking for 11.10pm. When the bus arrived at the Leongatha Railway station bus stop there was no taxi to be seen and Mr Hawkins waited on the station until 11.25pm and phoned the company again. “This time a woman answered and I explained that I had booked a bus to be at the Leongatha bus stop at 11.10pm and no later and said I was still waiting,” Mr Hawkins said. “The woman said she would check the booking and put me on hold.” After waiting another 10 minutes Mr Hawkins gave up on the call. He again phoned the taxi company and this time got the original man he had made the booking with who informed Mr Hawkins that the two drivers who were on duty were meant to work through until 1am but had decided to knock off at 10pm. Mr Hawkins demanded to know, “Why wasn’t that explained when I made the initial booking and now how do I get home to Koonwarra? “He suggested I make a complaint to the company-a great help that is at this time of night when I had no way of get-

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SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL Claims policy amendments CHANGES have been made to South Gippsland Shire Council’s Councillor Support and Expenditure Policy following a review. The alterations were made on the advice of an auditor and municipal monitor Peter Stephenson, and: clarify that councillors can only claim for travel when council business is the primary reason for travel and not secondary; reimbursement claims must be submitted more timely; and councillors must be mindful of minimising printing costs. Councillors voted to adopt the revised policy at last Wednesday’s council meeting. Cr Andrew McEwen said councillors were not to claim for travelling when their main reason was to visit the supermarket if they also dropped into the council offices. Cr Jeremy Rich said, “I hope that our community appreciates that we are trying our hardest to deliver the most effective and efficient service for you.” Cr Lorraine Brunt said the revised policy should have been adopted in 2018 and was only before council last week because of the monitor’s concerns.

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Councillors face a “day of shame” SPECIAL REPORTS By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire councillors have bbeen accused of exploiting ratepayers by misusing expenditure claims to generate income, “in a day of shame for councillors”. Those were the words of former councillor Jim Fawcett, who resigned from council effective yesterday (Monday), along with former councillor Lorraine Brunt. The pair attempted to have council reveal the extent of what they said was the misuse of expenditure claims during heated debate at last Wednesday’s council meeting, but they were shut down by the other councillors. Cr Fawcett moved a notice of motion, seconded by Cr Brunt, calling for council CEO Tim Tamlin to “provide a suitable summary document of the findings and recommendations of the Councillor Expenditure and Code of Conduct Review and make the summary document public.” Cr Fawcett said doing so would reveal why the review was undertaken: because he said some councillors were abusing the process and the information should have been made public at least seven months ago. Cr Fawcett said the Councillor Expenditure and Code of Conduct Review deals with code of conduct behaviour, manipulation of vehicle log books to maximise mileage to boost claims and deals with current councillors who seem to think expenditure reimbursements are a form of income. The review was undertaken at the recommendation of municipal monitor Peter Stephenson, appointed by Victorian Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek to improve council’s governance. Mr Stephenson was concerned council had not implemented aspects of an auditor’s report about councillor expenditure and code of conduct. Cr Ray Argento – with the backing of all councillors bar councillors Fawcett and Brunt (Cr Aaron Brown was absent) - amended the motion to call for the CEO to bring a future report on all confidential documents that could be released. Deputy mayor Cr Alyson Skinner seconded it. “There is greater interest than just one document,” Cr Argento said.

Cr Fawcett said the amendment was made to suppress the release of information showing councillors were treating expenditure reimbursement as income and making inappropriate claims. But mayor Cr Don Hill said Cr Argento’s amendment was more consistent and improved Cr Fawcett’s motion by opening it to all documents, and so approved the amendment. That irked Cr Fawcett, who retorted, “Mr Mayor, you are deluded”, prompting laughter from Cr Brunt and Cr Hill to say Cr Fawcett was out of order. Cr Fawcett responded, “You are”. The votes of councillors Hill, Argento, Andrew McEwen, Jeremy Rich and Rosemary Cousin saw Cr Argento’s amendment become the new motion. They later all voted to pass that motion. Cr Brunt said, “The public wants to know.” “Will you be deciding behind closed doors which one of these documents the CEO brings back? Can you do that in open council?” she said. She moved an amendment to Cr Argento’s motion calling for the scope of confidential documents to be revealed to be limited to councillor conduct and mediation documents. Only she and Cr Fawcett supported this and her amendment was lost. Cr Skinner said she took exception to Cr Fawcett’s comments about council’s failure of governance, finding it “derogatory”. Cr Fawcett said, “The six of you are hell bent on keeping from the public the things that have occurred in the last two years. “The public should be outraged at the abuse of your position.” Cr Fawcett said Cr Argento’s amendment did not stipulate how far back the CEO should go in reviewing confidential documents for possible release, and was indicative of council’s willingness to hide information from the public. Cr Fawcett said Cr Jeremy Rich was entitled to claim travel reimbursement from his home in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale to attend council business. However Cr Fawcett, referring to the policy more broadly, said other aspects were “being used as a revenue stream” and the travel amount councillors could claim “should be capped”. Cr Fawcett doubted council operations would improve in the future, following the countback to replace councillors Brunt and Fawcett yesterday (Monday), with the same six councillors still able to dictate council policy.

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Thanks for the support

Cr Brunt’s statement:

“It has been a privilege and a honour indeed to serve this council and I thank the residents and ratepayers for their ongoing support for six and a half years. I have at times since forwarding my resignation been rather chuffed and overwhelmed by the support of our community stalwarts. I thank you all for the emails, letters and phone calls that express your appreciation of my dedicated service. I wish to acknowledge the dedication of the staff and the CEO for a sterling job in what could only be said to be difficult times. Today the community loses two of the best councillors that have served the ratepayers over many years.

I advocated for the sewerage scheme of Poowong, Loch and Nyora that has now been implemented and has improved the health and wellbeing and the liveability in those town. The Poowong Swimming Pool was set for possible closure. Together with the community we rallied together and funding was sought and was successful. Six years later the pool is a great community asset. The Korumburra A&P Society grounds, what a marvellous transformation. Now an asset the whole community of South Gippsland can be proud of. A state of the art children’s centre in Korumburra, new footpaths constructed as vital infrastructure. My 12 months serving as mayor was a rewarding but extremely difficult and challenging time.”

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JOB DONE: outgoing South Gippsland Shire councillors Lorraine Brunt and Jim Fawcett wave goodbye to the council office in Leongatha on Friday, ahead of their resignations yesterday (Monday).

No final speeches as disillusioned councillors try to say their goodbyes RESIGNING councillors Lorraine Brunt and Jim Fawcett were silenced at their last South Gippsland Shire Council meeting last Wednesday by not being given the opportunity to deliver their final speeches. Outgoing councillors typically deliver their speech in councillor reports – speeches that have in the past included accusations of bullying - but for the first time Cr Brunt could remember, council voted to skip this session. “This has been wholly and solely to stop us from making a final speech,” she told council. “You’d think you had something to hide.” Cr Ray Argento, with the majority of council’s backing, called for councillor reports to be bypassed to allow council more time to discuss a significant item in a closed session. The decision incensed the pair, with Cr Fawcett disputing mayor Cr Don Hill’s claim councillor reports were procedural. “Mr Mayor, this is an abuse of process,” Cr Fawcett said. Cr Fawcett later said he had urgent business and proceeded to discuss the councillor crisis meeting held by the Leongatha Business Association on March 14, but Cr Hill said it was not urgent business. Cr Fawcett moved a motion of dissent in the chair’s rule but only he and Cr Brunt supported it. Cr Fawcett tabled the following report for the meeting minutes. He said more than 400 people attended the councillor crisis meeting at Leongatha Memorial Hall and a Facebook poll (run by The Star) of more than 1000 people resulted in a 96 percent vote to remove the council from office. His report continued, “Community anger over the behaviour of councillors has been brought to a head by the resignation of myself and three other councillors. “Those four councillors have all outlined their reasons in statements that have been widely publicised. One remaining councillor has agreed

with those reasons. I do not propose to revisit them here. “To the Premier and the Minister, I simply say this: Five councillors have publicly denounced behaviours that have resulted in a toxic workplace, harmful to the health of councillors, officers and good governance. “Six councillors deny anything of the sort and have publicly said so despite obvious factual evidence to the contrary. “In all of this, a common refrain from the public has been ‘What the hell is going on’. “Our minister, having called for reports, now has the necessary information to release those reports and state his intention regarding the future of this council. “The Premier, as leader of our state, has a duty to ensure this occurs. “The community has an overwhelming right to know who is telling the truth.”

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Arawata remembers its past

Recreation: the formal dinner on Saturday night was set up to recreate the 1936 dinner. Photo courtesy Ken Spence Photography.

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas ARAWATA residents celebrated three major milestones over the weekend. It has been 140 years since the Arawata hall was built, 130 years since the school started in the hall and 100 years since the inception of the public state school. Despite the drizzly day, a fantastic turnout of well over 100 people helped to commemorate the historic event. A morning tea and barbecue were provided, but the highlight of the day was the memorabilia display in the former Sunday school. “Our focus was to bring together articles that tell a story about the first land selectors of our district,” organiser Jedda McDonogh said. The district was formed by 22 founding families. “The memorabilia display was received with enthusiasm from the members of our community,” Ms McDonogh said. Back in time: a dinner was held in 1936 to celebrate the reopening of the hall after it had “I believe it is important for the community to

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celebrate this occasion because it fosters a sense of friendship and support. It educates our new residents and reconnects the descendants of the first land selectors.” A formal dinner took place on Saturday night, which was completely sold out. The dinner was organised to replicate the 1936 dinner that celebrated the reopening of the hall after it burnt down. It was described as a superb evening. There were six guest speakers, musical numbers, piano duets, singing and more. The guest speakers were headlined by Mrs Olive Raymond. Olive is a granddaughter of the first land selector in the area, Mr Lawrence Carter Holmes and she is the only remaining person alive who was in the original 1936 photo. On Sunday, a church service was held, followed by a commemorative tree planting ceremony in the former school grounds. The commemorative tree was a maple donated by Burra Garden Supplies.

Celebrating Arawata: back from left, Michael Dawson, Gen Dawson, Craig Jackson, Jedda Descendants: Murray Webb, Maisie Brooks, Andrew Ritchie and John Western represented McDonogh, Denise Philpott, front from left, Syd Whyte, Simon Gould, Liz Walker, Lorraine their families at Arawata’s celebrations over the weekend. Kirk and Robert Harrison were members of the milestone committee.

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DUNNY LOCK OUT Leongatha railway toilet mess - a disgrace By Helen Bowering BUS passengers are not at all happy with the public toilets at the V/Line bus stop at the Leongatha railway station still closed after more than six months.

Cartoon by Glenn Robinson. Public transport advocate Max Semken, of Leongatha, was less than impressed, especially given there are eight bus services through Leongatha daily during the week and four services daily on weekends. And it isn’t just the closed toilets that angers

Mr Semken he like many others in the local community is disgusted by the dilapidated state of the Leongatha railway station, which is continually being vandalised. The platform is falling apart, and the site is untidy and overgrown with weeds.

Celebrating Harmony Day in Wonthaggi CULTURAL dancing and singing by the Thai Karen and Irish communities and music by the Wonthaggi Citizens Band featured at the at Harmony Day celebrations in Wonthaggi recently. With the New Zealand massacre still fresh in people’s minds, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari made mention of the incident in his opening remarks, during the formal part of the celebrations in the Wonthaggi Hall, after activities had been moved inside, from Wishart Reserve, as a result of morning rain. “I would like to start by acknowledging the victims of the senseless acts of violence that occurred in Christchurch last week. I would like to express pour condolences to all those impacted by this unthinkable act and our thoughts are with them,” Cr Tessari said. He went on to declare his own cultural roots, with “grandparents on both sides born overseas, and to speak about the wonderful legacy of Australia’s cultural diversity”. Centre manager at Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre, which facilitated the event, Ian Richards, also asked for a minutes’ silence as a mark of respect and solidarity for the events in New Zealand. Another of the guest speakers on the day was Uncle Shane Clarke of the Bunurong Land Council who also spoke about Australia’s rich cultural history, and the value of celebrating together the peace and harmony that we enjoy in this country. Wonthaggi historian Sam Gatto spoke about the area’s cultural history, the Wonthaggi Citizens Band played, there were activities in Wishart Reserve and multicultural food tastings followed.

Official presence: members of the Karen, Myanmar community of Wonthaggi and district including Pawsheewah Win, Theimu Win and Winkyi Win were happy to fly both flags at Harmony Day celebrations in Wonthaggi recently.

Obituary BUSTER was a great and loyal family member of Kurt, Maddy, Ammey, Matt, Kristan and Denis. Kurt brought Buster home to Denhams Road, Hallston as a pup and he grew up with Denis and his dad's dog Lucy and shared an idyllic life on acres that included a large lake to swim and keep amused with the ducks and local animal life. After moving to Leongatha and different abodes including Brisbane and the passing of his dad's dog Lucy, Kurt left Buster with dad who cared for him for the following 10 years in idyllic Koonwarra where Buster became an icon and lived a true free dog's life and was often seen outside the Koonwarra stores. He will be sadly missed by some as I believe his good condition was also due to some local neighbours' fare of roast chicken and such. He will be missed also by his rail trail buddies for his voice of warnings, friendship and exhilaration. “His spirit will linger till he feels I'm okay and the sorrow wanes and I only think fondly and grieve no more”. RIP Buster....Your mate Denis

A $3.5 MILLION funding package will see Bass Coast Health soar to new heights with extra services soon to be offered. The funding will cover costs for chemotherapy chairs, an upgrade of the Sleeman Wing and finalise the MRI services, as well as ophthalmology equipment at the Phillip Island Health Hub. On top of this, the hospital is working to extend its surgical capabilities, paediatrics and will be building a therapy garden, embracing Indigenous aspects. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent delivered the exciting news to the hospital staff on Thursday, March 28. The chemotherapy services and facility is expected to be completed by August, with the whole project set to be finalised around October. Mr Broadbent acknowledged Minister for Health Greg Hunt, who spearheaded the funding, and said the funding would be vital to ensure locals could source medical treatment within their community. “When our loved ones are unwell it is important that they can receive the medical care and treatment locally, surrounded by their support networks, family and friends,” he said. “Providing local cancer treatment services in our regional communities not only reduces lengthy travel times for patients but also alleviates the added pressures of travelling long distances. “Bass Coast Health provides a vital service to our coastal communities and is to be commended for the dedication and commitment to improving health outcomes locally. “These new health services will help Bass Coast Health expand their reach of health care from Wonthaggi through to Phillip Island and the wider Bass Coast region.” CEO Jan Child said the hospital had made strides to reach subregional status and these new services would meet the growing community demand. “We are so excited about this funding. We have made such progress to become a subregional hospital but we are still operating in our old surroundings. We can’t operate as well due to safety and it doesn’t provide a positive experience for our patients. The support from the State and Federal governments has been outstanding,” she said. “We are continuing to work closely with the hospitals in Leongatha and Foster to develop our subregional services and we spoke to the public about their health concerns. To deliver its new services, Bass Coast Health will continue to liaise with the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Alfred and Monash.

Huge support: Bass Coast Health board chair Don Paproth (right) thanked McMillan MP Russell Broadbent for the massive funding boost on Thursday, March 28.

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Passengers have had to endure an uncomfortable wait, have been forced to head to the bushes or take the 350m long trek to the public toilets up behind Leongatha’s Memorial Hall and risk missing the bus. A spokesperson for VicTrack, the State Government agency responsible for the toilet and surrounding rail yards, said works are underway to connect power to the new toilet at Leongatha, and once the connection is in place they will hand the toilet over to South Gippsland Shire Council for opening. “To reduce the risk of vandalism and ensure it is kept clean, the toilet needs to be maintained on an ongoing basis. “South Gippsland Shire Council will maintain the toilet, and VicTrack will hand management of the toilet over to the council once the permanent power connection is in place. “Works have started on site to connect power to the toilet, and are expected to be completed within the coming weeks. “The toilet opened briefly last year with a temporary power connection, but as there wasn’t a regular local maintenance schedule in place it was vandalised and had to be closed.”

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Children embark on journey of a lifetime By Grace Griffith

Coghlan said. “We have to buy more suitcase for all the gifts we receive – the Chinese are so generous.� FIFTY TWO Year 6 students, from LeStudents and guardians will stay with their host ongatha Primary School are set to jet off buddy’s family and get to experience living as a local on a once in a lifetime trip to China on in China, going out to restaurants and eating home cooked meals with their host families. Friday, April 5. From there, students will then travel to Suzhou, Students will be accompanied by one parent or the “Venice of China� before boarding a bullet train guardian along with five teachers from the school to Beijing. and will form the biggest group the school has ever Other activities include a picnic on the Great taken. Wall of China, toboggan rides and terracotta warrior The two week trip will include a few days in figure making – activities most people dream of doShanghai visiting Disneyland, Yu Gardens and Cen- ing one day on their perfect getaway. tury Park, with plenty of activities the students can “Our students are global citizens; it broadens barely contain their excitement for. their horizons,� Mrs Coghlan said. The huge group of 52 pupils - which requires “We really value the trip. Our students grow and two coaches and two tour guides for the entirety mature very quickly.� of the trip - will then travel to their sister school in Changshu sister school students will then recipChangshu. rocate the visit in August this year where they will Students will experience three full days at the travel to Sydney and Melbourne before journeying Changshu experimental school where they will en- to Leongatha. gage in classes with their Chinese buddies. LeonMrs Coghlan said they were proud of their progatha Primary teachers will also have the opportunity gram and ties with their sister school. to teach classes at the sister school. A stunning, Chinese inspired garden at the Le“When our students get to the sister school, it’s ongatha Primary School dedicated to the Changshu just gorgeous. Their buddies have signs there and school acknowledges their connection and rapport. they all hug and meet for the first time. It’s very “It’s a great friendship we have,� Mrs Coghlan powerful,�Leongatha Primary School principal Dot said.

Ready, set, jet: 52 students and five teachers at Leongatha Primary School are counting down the days until they embark on a two week trip to China where they will visit their sister school and meet their buddies, climb the Great Wall of China and experience the joy of Disneyland.

Choose your preferred path There will be a number of ways to provide BASS Coast Shire Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on feedback on the two options. An online survey is available to fill out the next stage of the Inverloch Surf Paat www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/surfparade, or rade shared path project. This stage extends from Veronica Street to the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club. There are two options after a second design was created in response to a submission to the 2018/19 budget. Option one features an extension of the shared path to the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club and 20 parallel parking bays, which is a loss of 118 bays currently available as informal parking. On top of the extension of the path, option two includes the provision of 138 parking bays. Option two will require vegetation removal, which is subject to approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Under this option, formalised car parking will be provided parallel with Surf Parade along the foreshore side with the shared path. Kerb and channel will act as a barrier beOn show: Leongatha Primary School held a parade featuring Chinese dragons, songs and tween the parking spaces and the adjacent pathdrumming as a late Chinese New Year celebration on Friday. From left are Grade 6 students, way and will minimise the required encroachBrayden, school captain Anna, Chinese captain Eleanor, Trent and Aluah. ment into the foreshore.

feedback can be provided in person at pop up sessions. Council will also be holding a Facebook question and answer session with councillors and council officers on Tuesday, April 16, from 6pm to 8pm. A pop up session will be held at the Inverloch parkrun on Saturday, April 6, from 7.30am to 9am. Another pop up session will be held at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve on Saturday, April 20, from 12pm to 2pm. This coincides with a home game for the Inverloch-Kongwak Football Netball Club. Written submissions or queries can be emailed to surfparade@basscoast.vic.gov.au. It is anticipated that $1.5 million funding for the construction of stage two of the path will be allocated in the 2019/20 budget. For more information on the project, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/surfparade or phone council’s infrastructure delivery team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Noticeboard PUBLIC BRIEFINGS TO COUNCIL All Council sessions are located at Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha Wednesday 17 April 2019 1.00pm - Swearing In Ceremony of Councillors Elect (TBC) 3.00pm - Community Strengthening Activities Monthly Update (25 minutes) Topics: •

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Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing EMPLOYMENT Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 12/4), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics Council advertises all employment opportunities on its can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website. website. For details please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment Wednesday 24 April 2019, 10am TENDERS (Council Agenda Topics only)

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Caring team: some of Mecwacare’s new staff during orientation at the company’s new Inverloch office. and supportive team environment. We are also pleased to welcome new volunteers, who are currently transitioning to mecwacare from the local council. Volunteers will provide valuable assistance by delivering meals on wheels to people across the region. “Mecwacare is really looking forward to supporting the community of Gippsland into the future and brings a wealth of experience providing care services to people in need. Our dedicated

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CONGRATULATIONS to Bass Valley Primary School that received a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant for its Grade 6 garden project. The school is one of 538 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia to have received the grant. Bass Valley Primary School now plans to create a garden to plant their Gallipoli Oak and make a quiet reflection area for students.

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THE volunteers of St Vinnies opportunity shop in Leongatha celebrated the special birthday of a special fellow volThe CAB has lovely handmade cards for unteer last Thursday.

John Casey of Leongatha turned 90 on Sunday, sale with scenes of Leongatha. The cards are perfect to send to overseas friends or just as March 31, and to mark the occasion, other volunteers greeting cards. They are reasonably priced held a birthday lunch in his honour. Mr Casey has volunteered at the op shop for 30 and the money raised goes to a good cause. The CAB is in the Memorial Hall – hours 10 years and also visits people in the community. “They are beautiful people here. I love every am to 4 pm. one of them and they’re trying to make it better for people who just cannot seem to do it themselves,” he said. Mr Casey enjoyed another celebration with family on the weekend.

right, Birthday cheer: John Casey (front) of Leongatha with wife Maureen (in red) is congratulated on his 90th birthday by fellow St Vinnie’s opportunity shop volunteers last Thursday, from left, Kylie Chandler, Leonie Croatto, Meg Greaves, Fay Chandler, Marg Denbrok, Geoff Hoghton, Angelina Polato, Meg Shaw, Debbie Carbery, Kath Clark and Nancy Hogan. DONATED and retired books from Le-

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Photo fun: St Laurence’s Primary School held its twilight fete last Friday evening. Managing to avoid the rain the fete was very successful with students enjoying the haunted house, rides, the dunking machine and much more. The photo booth took the liking of these three, from left, Elsie Steenholdt, Tanaiya Lim and Pip Steenholdt who donned “goofy glasses” for the photo shoot. The wind picked up but this didn’t deter fete goers from having a great time.

Craft delights elderly BY day they care, by night they create. The creative staff of Leongatha’s Koorooman House aged care facility exhibited art and craft they made for the enjoyment of residents and their families last Thursday. The work, at the house, included displays also made by residents’ family and friends. Quilts, embroideries, paintings, knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching were among the items on show. The occasion was fitting followed by afternoon tea. Diversional therapist Josephine Durrant acknowledged the contribution of volunteers Marlene Hanks, Toni Joyce and Janette Lester in helping with the display.

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ongatha library were finding new, book loving homes last Wednesday thanks to the sale held by Friends of Leongatha library. At just 50c for most adult books, excited reading enthusiasts were carrying out arm loads of paperbacks from the sale held at St Peter’s Church in Leongatha. The previous book sale held by the volunteer group raised $1000, with all funds generated put directly back into the library of Leongatha. Volunteers were hopeful to match or beat that number on Wednesday, saying that there had been a steady flow of traffic throughout the day. “It’s been brilliant. We started at 10 and people were coming in at 10am,” Sue Wakefield, Friends of Leongatha president, said. “It’s enabled the library to buy more stock, such as a big television and pedestal used for visiting authors. They also purchased a portable whiteboard which can be used across libraries.” Michael Hogan, manager libraries southern for West Gippsland libraries said “this is just a fabulous opportunity. People have donated their used books and we have a number of retired library books here too. They’ve been read with gusto, and now they get to be re-homed.” “We’ve always been appreciative for donations and to Friends of Leongatha Library and wider community, as it allows us to expand the library’s resources at Leongatha.” Interactive iPads and games are another recent purchase as a result of funds raised for the library. The book sale marks the first of two this year, with another one to be held at the Daffodil festival later in the year. Good quality books can be donated to Leongatha library all year round for the fundraising sale.

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Call for new town at Walkerville Grow Leongatha, Nyora too By Brad Lester

about what is the appropriate change.” Mr Love said Venus Bay could appeal to a larger market if the town had water and sewerage supplied, and sealed roads.

LEONGATHA and Nyora stand to benefit from the continuation of demand for homes from people outside of South Gippsland Shire, and new housing should Looking to future: South Gippsland Shire be developed at Walkerville. councillors Andrew McEwen (left) and Jer-

That’s according to Lindsay Love, a Leongatha planning and engineering consultant, who recently urged South Gippsland Shire Council to welcome more population growth in the shire and thereby reduce rates for all ratepayers – new and existing. Mr Love, secretary of the South Gippsland Action Group, said extra growth is needed in the shire as approximately 19,000 ratepayers now support a population of approximately 30,000 residents. The adjacent shires of Baw Baw and Bass Coast have 48,000 and 36,000 residents respectively, he said, and those shires are projected to expect far greater growth than South Gippsland. He said without adequate growth, South Gippsland Shire will lose relevance to State and Federal governments, and receive fewer government services, while still trying to support existing residents. “If we can quickly grow our ratepayer numbers by 5000 in five years – that is an almost 25 percent increase – we can generate upward of an extra $10 million revenue per year,” Mr Love said, with a large portion of that revenue going towards improved infrastructure and expanded services. “An increase in the ratepayer numbers should also have an indirect impact in the shire. It increases the number of people buying from local shops and adds extra numbers to participate in local clubs and organisations.” Mr Love said Leongatha was ripe for growth given its availability of services and while Nyora lacked those, it has land available and is closer to the metropolitan area and appeals to commuters. “In Leongatha there is a large demand for larger lots by people relocating from Melbourne who can be perhaps classed as retirees and the demand is for lots of 1400 to 2000m2. This gives a yield of say six/hectare,” he said. “The Nyora market is perhaps more of the dormitory market and picking up those who seek a larger lot than the lots available on the urban fringe, which are probably only around 600m2, so a lot of 1000m2 would be attractive and yield of say 10/hectare is possible.” Along the coast, Mr Love said the lack of sewerage in Walkerville, Venus Bay and Sandy Point was a deterrent to growth. He urged council to provide for a new town at Walkerville, which he said would allow Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and Fish Creek to benefit from the provision of suitable services. “It could present the trigger to stimulate much growth in the coastal corridor and provide a solution to environmental issues besetting some existing settlements,” Mr Love said. He suggested a sewerage plant nearer Tarwin Lower, connecting to the existing ocean outfall at Venus Bay. He said Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower could also connect to this sewerage system, along with the new settlement at Walkerville. “These improvements would open up potential development at all the above towns and hence spread the costs over possibly 4000 ratepayers,” Mr Love said. “This would generate a large interest in the shire and signify we want an increase in the number of ratepayers.” Cr Jeremy Rich and his family have long sought to develop a residential estate on their land next to Promontory Views Estate. He told council change would happen and said, “We need to have a mature adult conversation

emy Rich (right) talk growth in the shire with Lindsay Love, secretary of the South Gippsland Action Group at the council chambers in Leongatha recently. Mr Love called for a new town to be developed at Walkerville. Cr Rich and his family have in the past flagged a residential development on their Walkerville farm.

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OPINIONS

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THE meeting of the South Gippsland Shire Council held on Wednesday, March 27 left many who participated in it or viewed it with consternation. I supported Cr Argento’s motion to defer the agenda item where individual councillors present their recent activities to their fellow councillors and the community. I supported this motion as it enabled the council meeting to go into private session without media or public, to make a very important, and long-awaited decision on the Bald Hill Wind Farm noise complaints. The shire’s legal counsel, at great cost to council, had already been waiting several hours to advise council on this matter and the meeting was running well behind time dealing with a matter raised by Cr Fawcett – who had excused himself from deliberation on the Bald Hills Wind Farm due to a material conflict of interest. The Bald Hill Wind Farm complaints raised serious matters of public health and wellbeing that concerned many families. These complaints had been with the shire since 2016 and were the most important matter on the council meeting agenda that day. I fully expected an opportunity to be provided at the end of the meeting day for Cr Brunt and Cr Fawcett to make their departing speeches; and acknowledge their service to council, ratepayers and the community. This unfortunately did not occur. Cr Brunt has been a dynamic councillor. Since I joined council following Cr Maxine Kiel’s resignation, Cr Brunt has

guided me many times on matters relating to council’s meeting procedures local law and her mentoring has helped me to fit in as a new councillor. While we have differed at times on matters before council, I respected her views, her interrogation of issues and her articulation of important points. I have respected her viewpoints and defended the rights of not only Cr Brunt but all councillors to be heard courteously and properly. I know Cr Brunt as a committed representative of her ward and her commitment to the Korumburra Show, Poowong, Korumburra, Nyora indeed the advancement of the whole shire, must be acknowledged. Her six and a half years of service as a councillor must not be allowed to end with a lack of due respect– hence this letter. Cr Fawcett returned as a councillor following Cr Meg Edwards’ resignation. My message to Cr Fawcett on receiving news of his resignation last month was that in my view he sometimes made difficult points that simply needed to be made. As a former long-time councillor and mayor of the shire, he brought to the table much experience in council business. He also held some very hard formed views. Sometimes, surprisingly, he and I shared the same views. Sometimes we did not. But every council debate needs to hear from those for and against, to consider a diversity of viewpoints, to be acquainted with our own shortcomings so they can be resolved. This is what makes for good decision making; it is fundamental to human progress and is the foundation of our democratic form of governance. Thank you Councillor Brunt

and Councillor Fawcett, your services to the shire are duly acknowledged. My letter may be interpreted as an endorsement of the wider campaign being run by Crs Fawcett and Brunt in the media against the current council. It is not. I write only to correct a neglected protocol of respect for services given to the community that I consider to be important in good governance. It was missed in the council meeting, perhaps not in small part because of their wider campaign. Respect and healing rather than constant bickering is needed. We must move on.

Cr Rosemary Cousin, Tarwin Valley Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

What now for council? ABSURDITY! We now find ourselves with a South Gippsland Shire Council congratulating themselves on achieving so many of the goals set last year. Plenty of grants for this and that, heaps of photo opportunities and smiling faces to be seen there. Lots of backslapping observed too between some councillors! But, what about the big objectives? The Great Southern Rail Trail extensions are at a ‘pea and thimble’ stage. No lease of the railway land, so why is ratepayer money being expended on this ‘mirage’ before that lease is obtained? Injudicious expenditure extends to the cost/benefit analysis currently underway, and to designing a Korumburra Community Hub building for a site that

Letters to the Editor may not be obtainable, or even best suited. That design most likely has not allowed for the population growth envisaged in the Growth for Reduced Rates (GfRR) plan. When was the last time the community was updated on the advocacy progress about the listed ‘priority project’ – the return of the trains to Leongatha? This project is no longer even mentioned by Mr Tim Tamlin and appears to have been removed completely from the new set of target projects. Not only is it not a ‘priority project’, it’s not even listed at all. If the aim is to increase the rates base by increasing the population, then it makes good sense for the return of the rail to be high priority. Especially so, when both State and Federal governments have country rail upgrades on their agenda. So councillors, what happened to the promised rate cut of three percent? How did that morph into a 2.5 percent increase for this year - with the conservative projection that the same increase level will be required for a further 15 years? Is it because you do not understand what the GfRR plan can do for rate increase constraint? The first iteration of that plan has been in your hands for around two months and the soft launch took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2019 (and noted that no councillor bothered to attend). The ‘fleshed out’ version was presented to council at the general meeting on March 20, 2019. What I want to know is which of you voted to overturn the commitment to reduce rates by three percent and replace it with the 2.5 percent increase?

Who moved the motion and who seconded it? This is the problem created by all the important matters, being decided behind closed doors and then presented at the open session of council with token debate, followed by a unanimous decision. This modus operandi leaves the constituents in a position, where it is impossible to evaluate the worth of individual councillors. We never get to know who they really are, we only get to know who they say they are. Not singling any individual out, but Cr Rosemary Cousins ‘belled the cat’ when she said: “I take every issue as it comes before council. I will not always have the majority supporting my views, but I will demand the right to be heard fairly, and take the council’s majority decisions on the chin under these circumstances – working always for the betterment of the community” (reference, letter to the editor, page 4, Mirboo North Times, Wednesday, March 20, 2019). I have to admit, as a result of my individual contact with each councillor over the last few months, I expected better from some, than has eventuated. I still favour democracy over dictatorship – but wonder, where do we go from here? Think bigger!

ernment’s ‘Fair Go’ rates cap is anything but fair. A review of farm rates is long overdue. But instead of listening to Victorian farmers’ pleas to urgently conduct a farm rates review, Labor has dragged its feet and refused to make this critical review a priority. Farmers are right to question if Labor’s serious about providing genuine relief, when its Local Government Minister will only say “a review will take place”, but fails to say when it will actually be delivered. There’s no reason an independent review of farm rates, with the rate cap applied to all rating categories while it is conducted, can’t begin immediately. While Daniel Andrews dithers, he’s denying our farmers an opportunity for relief – at a time when many are already under pressure from drought, high water prices and a high cost of energy. We can’t afford to rate our farmers out of existence.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Member for Murray Plains.

Climate election phooey

John McCombe, Leongatha.

Fair go for farmers OUR farmers are shouldering the burden of Daniel Andrews’ poorly implemented rates cap. With farm rates in some shires going up 30 percent last year, it’s clear the Andrews Gov-

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ANOTHER letter from the purveyors of panic, this one from Fred Weight, climate change warrior from Foster, (letters to the editor, The Star, March 26). Fred needs to understand there are alternate views in the community to his and those of his fellow warriors and that holding such views, does not

render such folk as greedy, bigoted, ignorant, spoilers or displaying bias. Their views, which they are equally entitled to hold, are not based on misinformation, vested interests or myth as he so uncharitably points out, but on an alternative interpretation of unhomogenised base data, history and what the earth has revealed via geological survey etc. Fred’s reference to the FUD strategy, ie to promote fear, uncertainty and doubt, as being the strategy of the so called ‘deniers’, could equally be ascribed to the climate change lobby who support predictions based on data which has allegedly been modified or homogenised to arrive at the outcome sought, in order to create fear, panic and support for investment in alternative energy, carbon trading, research funding etc. This incessant promotion of panic and urgency to do something, as we have all but run out of time, bewilders me. I find it difficult to understand exactly what it is that Fred and his cohorts are wanting implemented, that is going to make a shred of difference to the climate. I find such arrogance an insult to Mother Nature who has everything under control and has done so, for billions of years. The planet has been warming and cooling, sea levels rising and falling, CO2 levels rising and falling for millennia, all without any human influence. So we need to stick to what is achievable and stop letting our ambitions exceed our capabilities.

David Vance, Inverloch.

VOXPOP! VOX

The Star asked Leongatha locals, “How do you prefer reading: books or Kindle?”

E D I T O R I A L Fun and games continue OUTGOING South Gippsland Shire councillors, Cr Jim Fawcett and Cr Lorraine Brunt were effectively gagged in a highly orchestrated move to stop them letting fly at their last meeting as councillors last week. Cr Ray Argento, with the backing of the majority of councillors, made sure Brunt and Fawcett were unable to deliver their final speeches after councillor reports were bypassed in favour of allowing more time to a closed item. Everyone pretty much knows that the two departing councillors were about to offload and potentially embarrass all other councillors in the room so the move was very strategic. Funny thing though the media were handed both Cr Brunt and Fawcett’s statements and they make for interesting reading on pages 4 and 5 in today’s issue. So, effectively their views have come out anyway; why not let them stand up and deliver their final speeches. There didn’t seem much love in there either with not a flower or box of chocolates in sight. Let’s hope the atmosphere can improve somewhat with the next wave of councillors coming through. A new councillor has joined the fray and The Star wishes Frank Hirst all the best as he slides in as the surprised but willing councillor in the Strzelecki Ward. He has vowed to give it his best shot over the next 18 months and will weigh every decision up on its merits. Hirst said he would stand up for the minority against a potential voting block if he believed strongly enough about an issue. So far the office of the Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek has not made any moves which could see the whole council replaced-watch this space.

“I like books for travel because you can exchange them along the way, and you don’t have to charge them like a Kindle or other device.”

Jenny Allen, Leongatha.

“I love books – always have. But I also consider myself an early adopter of technology. My preference is to read in book form at home but when I travel I use iBooks on my iPad. It minimises space.”

“Books! Definitely books! I love the smell, especially of old books, and the feel of them. In a bubble bath, you need a real book, but Kindle on plane trips.”

Michael Hogan, Leongatha.

“I’m Kindle – I have an app on my phone. You just have the one device wherever you go. It’s so much more convenient.”

Eva Bobe, Leongatha.

Laura Bobe, Leongatha.

South Gippsland Shire briefs Money spinner SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could receive $200,000 for a $62,000 investment. Council last Wednesday voted to spend $62,000 on buying part of a former government road reserve at Pound Road, Foster. Once the former road reserve is consolidated into council’s title, council expects to receive $200,000 if it sells the land. Council’s land is on the cor-

ner of Pound Road and South Gippsland Highway, and is surplus to council’s requirements. The road reserve surrounds council’s land. Council would permit a house to be built.

History acknowledged THE new name of a road at Mount Best will reflect the fact it was once part of a Cobb and Co stagecoach route. The now unnamed road is off Foster-Mount Best Road and needs to be named for public safety.

It will be called Stagecoach Track. The road was once a through road and used for the coach route. An old house on the road was a coach stop. The Foster and District Historical Society and Mount Best Community Hall Association were consulted and proposed three names: Stagecoach, Cobb and Co, and Coach House. Affected landowners were then consulted and most favoured Stagecoach.

The name needs to be approved by Geographic Names Victoria.

Coastal pledge SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has backed a call to the Federal Government for a national response to deal with coastal hazards, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather and coastal erosion. The call, made by the Australian Coastal Councils Association, asks for funding and definition of responsibilities for

all levels of government in managing the coast, and was met with council’s approval.

Bollards in the way CR ROSEMARY Cousin tabled a petition from Mirboo North residents affected by the position of bollards on Forest Way. It was signed by approximately 25 people and will be considered by council at the next ordinary council meeting.

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Debutantes presented in Leongatha

Friday night :back from left Kyle Eyers, Royce Patterson, Travis Nash, Levi Hickey, Sabastian Willis, Reed Robertson, Sam Cross, middle row deb trainer Vicki Neal, Noah Clark, Isla Hickey, Ella Lyons, Rahni Mann, Maddie Cruikshank, Shianne Frost, Elii Clark, deb trainer Coral Johnston, front row, Zali Rogers , Zoe Turner, official guests Glenn and Shirleyanne Wright, Narelle and Nic Polato, Chelsie Geary, Jae Beavis, seated flowergirl Imogen Cruikshank, pageboy Tyson Tumino and Lacy Fennell at the 2019 LDNA deb ball in Leongatha. Photos by Foons Photographics.

Saturday night: back from left Mikey House, Tylah O’Conor, Malik Phillips, Stuart Bright, Harry Vanderzalm, Brock Pollard, middle row deb trainer Coral Johnston, Kyah Clarkson, Heidi Anagnostou, Lani Bellingham, Keely Price, Stacey Gilliam, Reegan Kemp, deb trainer Vicki Neal, front row, Nikita Hulse, Chloe Radford, official guests Eileen Wisdom, Pat Kuhne, Noreen Williams, Leatha Peters, Isabella Farmer, Ashleigh Challis, and seated pageboy William Bruce and flowergirl Charlie Biskel at the 2019 LDNA deb ball in Leongatha.

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Golden deb celebration Coral was thrilled to accept the award and delighted two of her daughters Angela Coldebella and Penelope Johnston and two granddaughters Jasmin and Molly Salmon added to the surprise by attending the ball. Coral joined the LDNA committee in 1987 and has been actively involved for more than three decades. This year she again acted as deb trainer along

Family celebration: newly awarded LDNA life member Coral Johnston (centre) was surprised by from left granddaughter Jasmin Salmon, daughters Angela Coldbella and Penelope Johnston and granddaughter Molly Salmon who attended the presentation of her award on Saturday .

with Vicki Neal. She has worked very hard with the committee over the years to make sure the debutante balls are perfect events and this year marked the 50th year of consecutive debutante balls in Leongatha and Coral helped with a special exhibition of debutante ball gowns for the Memorial Hall foyer. There were some superb gowns on display ranging from a beautiful gown worn in 1969 by Jenny Hulls, others worn by Cindy Smith in 1998, Barbara Challis, 1980 and Karlie Salmon (Hull) in 1994, among some of the stunning exhibits. Coral said there is a very proud history of deb balls in Leongatha and for many years the LDNA ran four balls a year, two in the summer and two in the winter. The tradition continues and on the weekend two balls were again held on Friday and Saturday nights.

Gowns on display: Emma Smith, LDNA secretary, Coral Johnston, LDNA debutante ball trainer and member of the fundraising committee, Vicki Neal, LDNA debutante ball trainer and Angelique Dunlevie, LDNA vice president with some of the beautiful debutante ball gowns from past years on display during the two Leongatha and District Netball AsHEAR YOUR MONASH sociation debutante balls held on the weekend at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall. CANDIDATES ON CLIMATE

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holding the forum at the Dakers Centre, 23 Smith Street, Leongatha on Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm for 7.30pm to 9pm. “This is the climate change election, climate change is a vote-changing issue,” PACA spokeswoman Dr Jo Wainer said. “The climate emergency is on voters’ minds everywhere around the country, and they want to know what their candidates intend to do about it should they be elected to Parliament. “As an electorate with a large and vital agricultural sector, there are many voters deeply worried that failure to develop policies that directly address climate change will leave us with an unstable climate of more drought, along with

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Teens build skills AN invaluable opportunity to learn industry skills is available to years 10, 11 and 12 students wanting to pursue a career in building and construction at Mary MacKillop College at Leongatha again this year. Students at the college currently studying building and construction (pre-apprenticeship) have recently commenced a Certificate II in Building and Construction. Richard Henwood, registered building practitioner, said the students are learning real industry skills. “As a registered building practitioner who is currently still running a small building business, I teach

the students the practical methods that are used in the real work force,” Mr Henwood said. “Students perform work in a simulated work environment. This allows them to get a real taste of life in the building and construction industry, helps their employability skills, and gives them the knowledge and skills required of an apprentice.” A few requirements of the course include the ability to construct wall frames, basic roof frame and subfloors, install wall cladding, identify and handle tools and equipment, install windows and door frames, interior fixing, construct formwork for concreting and carry out demolition for timber structures. The college has ran the program to great success for several years and looks forward to seeing how the 2019 building and construction students progress.

Giving firm: from left, Disabled Surfers Association beach marshall Cameron Yates: Ross Harrison, senior accountant of Jim Pickersgill and Associates, and DSA president Stuart Yates, welcome the $500 donation from the Leongatha accountancy.

Disabled Surfers Association benefits from accounting firm IT was a perfect day with ideal conditions at Inverloch Surf Beach on March 23for the Disabled Surfers Association Bass Coast Event (DSA).

of a new surfboard. Mr Harrison walked away saying, “It was incredible to witness firsthand the amazing work the DSA do. It was actually really humbling and moving to be there and be able to contribute on behalf of Jim Job ready: Mary MacKillip student Aaron Trease, who is working towards a Certificate II When local accountant and financial planning Pickersgill and Associates.” The Disabled Surfers Association help surfers in in Building and Construction, will work in a simulated work environment this year to gain firm managing director Jim Pickersgill heard about this fantastic organisation and upcoming event the community with a disability, to get into the water real industry skills while preparing him for the workforce. through some of the firm’s NDIS friends, quick as and hit the surf. a flash he was on the phone to the Count Charitable They have three goals: Foundation to source some funds to donate. • to ‘Make Someone’s Summer’ by putting lots Mr Pickersgill is steadfast about giving back to of ‘Smiles on Dials’ at each of their events on the community. gorgeous Inverloch Surf Beach; SOUTH Gippsland Water is looking to standards, health and safety regulations, logistics, the And so last Saturday, Ross Harrison of Leon• to provide community members with greater and productivity. the future when it comes to business opgatha accountancy Jim Pickersgill and Associaaccess to the beaches all year round for all abilities; “We want to ensure that any change generates erations, customer serviceand workplace efficiencies and considers the impact on local com- tions headed to Inverloch Surf Beach to hand over and • to bring to our local town a wonderful event that suitability; a focus on best serving cus- munities that bring best value and service to our cus- a cheque for $500 to DSA president Stuart Yates and DSA beach marshall Cameron Yates. They indicated unites all the community to bring a special day to all tomers, community and the corporation tomersand stakeholders.” The corporation has been reviewing its required the $500 will most likely be put towards the purchase those involved. over the coming 25 years. Mr Yates said, “The DSA committee encourages workplace practices and infrastructure in order to South Gippsland Water’s current accommodaanyone to come down to their events and volunteer. establish the best business outcomes to serve the retion is a legacy of the amalgamation of a number of Pop on a blue rashie and help out. It’s one of the most gion’s townships over the long term and is commitsmaller authorities in 1995 and, as such, is dispersed wonderful and rewarding things you will ever do.” ted to ensuring any recommendations under considTHE South Gippsland Liquor Accord reacross multiple sites throughout the region. eration are based on sound data, cost/benefit analysis South Gippsland Water’s managing director cently had its biannual meeting. and future regional growth trends. Philippe du Plessis said, “Over the years, these faciliThe accord is a group of local licensees, police It is anticipated the studies will provide directies have been built upon and modified to meet the tion toward the preferred set up and locality for the and staff from the Victorian Commission for Gaming changing and growing needs of the business. corporation’s office and depots. Reports are due for Liquor Regulation and South Gippsland Shire Coun“The result is that we operate out of many work cil that meets regularly and discusses issues relating completion in the coming weeks. spaces and depots that are ageing and are not ideal Mr du Plessis said, “Similar to planning long- to the liquor industry, along with liquor licensing for new technologies, efficient work practices, workterm infrastructure requirements for our water and laws and also discuss patrons who have committed place safety, and the requirements of a modern-day, waste water services, the corporation is looking to offences whilst on licensed premises. flexible workforce.It has been clear in recent years If you are a licensee and would like to join the the next 25 years and beyond for our business practhat South Gippsland Water depots and offices are in tices. Careful consideration of all elements of this Liquor Accord for South Gippsland, contact Leadneed of major repair and reconfiguration.” Provide Trustworthy Services project will be taken into account, and we will keep ing Senior Constable Darren Lomax at Foster Police “It’s important for us to carefully investigate customers, communities and stakeholders informed Station on 5682 2407 or via email darren.lomax@ & Ongoing Support to options when it comes to space, location, building police.vic.gov.au as the project progresses via our usual channels.”

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VICTORIAN YOUTH WEEK FRIDAY APRIL 5 TO SUNDAY APRIL 14 2019

Invitation open: young people are urged to take part in PushIt! Lab to learn about hiphop and electronic music.

PushIt! Lab is coming SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is proud to welcome PushIt! Lab, a free hip-hop and electronic music workshop series, to South Gippsland these school holidays. Music industry facilitators will guide young people (12 to 25 year olds) in music production and song writing through a three day program. Production theory and practice, lyricism and song structure, recording and foundation Ableton production will be covered while participants create their own original music. The workshop will take place from April 15

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to 17 from 10am to 4pm each day downstairs at Food and drinks will be provided and transport Serafino’s, Bair Street, Leongatha. assistance is available for those who may need it. Council’s community strengthening officer SoFor more information contact Sophie on 5662 phie Dixon encouraged young people to book their 9200, 0418 949 860 or sophied@southgippsland. place as soon as possible. “PushIt! Lab is open to young people interested in making hip-hop and electronic music at any level. Only 13 places are available so registrations are essential,” she said. “Whether you’re already making bangers or are completely new to music making, this is the MANNA Gum Community House is project for you.” hosting a street event for young people, Registrations are now open at www.surveycreated by young people. monkey.com/r/QVZRRV5. The event will take place in Foster on SatParticipants must commit to all three days. urday, April 13, coinciding with Victorian Youth Week. Step Up! is an event funded by an FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation grant and the State Government. The event concept came from young people who gathered at the Heywire Youth Summit in April last year. The vision of the event is to help young people ‘step up’ and become leaders. To help celebrate youth, a street party will be run, inspired by and targeted for young people. The street party will take place from 10am to 3pm and will feature art, music and food. MONDAY 15, TUESDAY 16

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“I have really enjoyed seeing the artistic members of our youth community express their talent; first through the amazing mural project at Foster Skate Park last year, to the pole painting project in Toora, and now in this exhibition,” event coordinator Louisa Vale said. “Any young person under 25 who would like to be part of our free workshops these holidays is welcome. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.” Invited to run a workshop on the day is artist PollyannaR. PollyannaR spent the first 15 years of her life illiterate due to her severe dyslexia. At age 16, she began taking photos. She is passionate about empowering people and has found strength in connecting people and facilitating community arts in regional areas. She works as a mentor, facilitator, collaborator and leader to empower minorities, young entrepreneurs and artists to achieve their wildest dreams. Her workshop is a Leap of Faith photo booth. Understanding that taking leadership can be daunting, the workshop inspires young people to step up into the unknown. PollyannaR will photograph people taking a leap of the faith and creating the change they want to see in the world. All ideas are unique and valued, and PollyannaR is excited to hear them. Other exhibitors will include a local acrobat with groovy circus moves to share, wood art demonstrated by a Federation Training carpenter, the team from the new headspace centre in Wonthaggi, Victoria Police introducing some of their youth and LGBTI officers, and workshops delivered by guest artists Liz and Leila. Young people aged between 12 and 25 are invited to participate and exhibit their own works of art. Come along and join in the fun on Saturday, April 13.

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VICTORIAN YOUTH WEEK FRIDAY APRIL 5 TO SUNDAY APRIL 14 2019

Tech events for teens WEST Gippsland Libraries has received a $2000 grant from the Victorian Government to run a festival of fun, hightech and unique events for teens and young adults during Youth Week this April 5 to 14. The Meet Up ’19 Festival of Fun Events for Young People will feature special events that are designed to attract more teens and young adults to libraries – with the promise that popular events may continue year-round if successful. More than a dozen events will run across the Library Corporation’s many outlets in the Bass Coast, Baw Baw and South Gippsland Shires. Events include: 3D printing demonstrations; • virtual reality gaming; • sketching on iPads; • a seminar on joining the Roller Derby; • chocolate making; • how to do your own Make Up for Music Festivals; • Manga Drawing workshops; • NBA 2K video game competitions; and • movie screenings with free, freshly-popped

popcorn. West Gippsland Libraries CEO Leanne Williams said Meet Up was designed to boost involvement in libraries among younger people. “Thanks to the Victorian Government’s support, we are proud to be offering a strong, fun, and exciting line-up of events that will hopefully keep young people attending and using libraries,” she said. “Our catchment is home to more than 10,000 young people aged between 12 and 25 years, and to more than 29,000 families. “Libraries are innovative spaces so it’s fantastic to think that costly technologies such as Virtual Reality, video games, iPads and 3D printers can be made available for all teens, young adults and their families to experience, regardless of their economic status. “Through this experience, we also hope to learn about which events and technologies younger people would like to experience in our libraries moving forward.” Tickets will be free but bookings are essential. People can browse events and book tickets by visiting meetup19.eventbritestudio.com

Youth in the spotlight Hear from current council Young Thinker in VICTORIAN Youth Week is a weekResidence Levi McKenzie-Kirkbright, and young long celebration of young people aged board members about their career aspirations and 12 to 25. journey. It gives young people a chance to express their ideas and views, and act on issues that affect their lives. It’s also lots of fun and celebrates the positive contributions young people make to their communities. More than 100 youth-focused activities and projects hare happening throughout Victorian Youth Week 2019. Youth Affairs Council Victoria is celebrating Victorian Youth Week with a networking lunch to connect young people with our young staff across YACVic Rural, Youth Disability Advocacy Service and the Koorie Youth Council.

The council is the leading advocate for young people aged 12 to 25 in Victoria. Victorian Youth Week offers an opportunity for young people to recognise and celebrate the diverse skills, knowledge and ideas contributed to our society by young people. A free lunch is provided. The event will be held on April 10, 12 to 2pm, at Youth Affairs Council Victoria, Level 2, 235 Queen Street, Melbourne. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-youthweek-networking-lunch-for-young-peopletickets-59091960645

Salvos give youth a go LEONGATHA Secondary College and an opportunity to learn how to plan, organise and exSalvoCare Eastern have united to present ecute an event, while providing them with a chance an event for Youth Week that will be held to build social and community connections. on Tuesday, April 30, at the school. With funding from the State Government, the event will include a day of food and entertainment, organised by students for students only. The initiative aims to provide young people with

YOUTH WEEK 2019 IS COMING SalvoCare Eastern and Leongatha Secondary are teaming up this year for Youth Week. With funding from the Victorian State Government, a day of food and entertainment will be had, organised by the students for the students

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Get involved: teenagers Elly Bastin and Jesse Towart, together with Elly’s brother, Riley, spread the word about Meetup 19 at Wonthaggi Library.

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Pool fun at Poowong THE P Poowong Pool P l finished i h d off ff a greatt season on Monday, March 11 with a Masquerade Party.

amenities and ongoing financial and amenities, financial support support. The pool has been a well loved local asset for many years and was built by the community on donated land, and is run by volunteer on a committee People came along despite the cooler weather, of management and locals. dressed up for a party to celebrate the local pool. The longevity of the pool and its structure is a There were games, a lolly scramble, biggest testament to these very giving individuals. splash competition and more. The pool continues to be an important community The summer saw many events and swimming hub for many families through the warmer months. If lessons thanks to the friends of the pool volunteers any community members are interested in assisting and Poowong Swimming Club. through the next season as a volunteer, please At the final day, the volunteers thanked the public contact Wendy 0407 863 304 or follow the Poowong for supporting the pool by using it, and also thanked Swimming Pool Facebook page. the YMCA for their running of the pool and the Bouncing around: from left, having a ball friendliness of the lifeguards. Thanks was also given to South Gippsland Shire on Maurice the inflatable at Poowong SwimCouncil for its foresight to keep the Poowong pool going ming Pool were Zinnia, Ori, Palas, Bebe, Sustrong by seeking a grant to upgrade the infrastructure sannah and Ella.

PEDALLING FOR SICK CHILDREN LEONGATHA cyclist Simon Wilson raised more than $7000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities to provide accommodation for sick children and their families.

He took part in the four day Ride for Sick Kids Victoria that covered 340km from Lorne, along the Great Ocean Road and Otways, before heading to Geelong and ending at Ronald McDonald House North Fitzroy. The ride overall collected more than $300,000 for the charity – a sum that surpassed the previous fundraising record. Mr Wilson exceeded his fundraising target of $4000. “For the first couple of days after, my legs were pretty exhausted,” he said. “The weather was really good and the scenery down there was amazing. “I’m proud to be able to do something like this. It was one of the hardest things I have done but it was absolutely well worth it. The bike seat gets pret-

Fun times: Orianne, Zinnia, Palas and Navaeh JackmanRiches show their masks at the Masquerade Party at Poowong Swimming Pool.

Nearly there: Simon Wilson (centre) of Leongatha cycled 340km to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. He is on the home stretch to Ronald McDonald House North Fitzroy, during the Ride for Sick Kids Victoria. ty uncomfortable after a while but it’s nothing to compared to what some of the families go through.” Ronald McDonald House Charities provide accommodation for families of children requiring extended medical treatment at

metropolitan hospitals, with Ronald McDonald Houses at Monash Medical Centre, Parkville and North Fitzroy. Mr Wilson is the general manager of McDonald’s restaurants at Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Bass,

Morwell, Moe and Drouin. He was introduced to the charity by his parents Phil and Gael Wilson, who own McDonald’s restaurants. Phil is now on the board of Ronald McDonald House Monash.

Families first: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of community services Heather Lyon and Sally Baker, manager of children and family services, delivered CAN you believe it is the last week of nalised and will be available on our website, course. The supervisor course consists of two the 2016-2021 Municipal Early Years Plan update to council parts, Level 1 and Level 2, and instead of one www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au, later first term 2019? It is amazing how time huge day, we are splitting it over two sessions. recently. flies when you are having fun and what this week. If you have completed a valid Level 1, you You will notice we have chosen not to set fun the term it has been!

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Some highlights have been the friendships shared at special events including Relay For Life, the Community Meals, and Friendship Day with our new friends learning English in Dandenong and the successful Newcomers Luncheon that was prepared by Laura’s basic cooking group. The term two program is just being fi-

dates for some of our computer classes. Rest assured we still have plans to run them; we are trialling a different approach to provide more flexibility for our participants. Once we have numbers for a class, we can discuss the time and days that work best for the class participants. Another change we are trailing in term two is the delivery of our Food Safety Supervisor

simply have to attend the evening Level 2 session to complete your supervisors course. Just a reminder that the Community Meal is this Friday, April 5 at 5.30 pm in the Anglican Church hall. I have word that it will be corned beef with cabbage, mash potato and white sauce, followed by bread and butter pudding. Yum.

Mayor’s message techniques employed. Starting with a service level review they will be testing materials used, investigating other types of materials available and whether a better, longer lasting system of materials can be used to extend the road surface life and reduce overall costs of maintaining the network. Data is being gathered using special machines to measure the depth of gravel in the Council recognises the gravel road net- roads and other factors relevant to the road work has been in need of improvement for a standards. while now and this new initiative also allows The review is not just looking at the road for an extra $500,000 per annum for year two surface but it is looking into the table-drains through to year five. A total of $3 million is and the vegetation along the drains. One trial expected over the next five years. section is currently underway whereby the Council is not just throwing extra money road surface has been ‘sealed’ with a special at a problem. Officers have been requested to compound to hopefully ensure a longer life bedo a complete review of current practices and fore potholes appear.

IMMUNISATION rates for five year old children in South Gippsland Shire are higher than the state average.

Council recently reported that 96.97 percent of five year olds were fully immunised in 2018. These methods cost money but at the end Also that year, flu immunisaof the review it will be known if these new tion rates increased by 15 perapproaches to scientifically deal with the cent and 2487 vaccines were gravel road network are beneficial in the lon- administered. ger term. There are approximately 300 Ideally what we would like to see at the end births in the shire each year, with of the trial is a better process for maintaining 292 births in 2018, including nine the roads. That these roads stay in good condisets of twins. tion for longer before needing work and that In 2020, South Gippsland our costs per kilometre come down. Shire Council will be among a seWe should also have data which informs us how much money we need to spend to keep the lect group of the first shires where roads up to standard so that we don’t spend too families can access 15 hours of funded three year old kindergarmuch or too little. If you have any input into this you may ten services in Victoria. Council submit your thoughts into the budget process - already has the capacity and fasee last week’s message or look on the council cilities to meet local demand, and the State Government has been website.

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ONE addition to the Proposed 2019-20 Annual Budget is for the addition of an extra $1 million towards gravel road works. This is in addition to the $4 million spent on gravel roads each year so is a significant increase.

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impressed by council’s central enrolment system for kindergartens in the shire. Council runs supported playgroups to help 127 children of vulnerable families gain access to social opportunities. South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils are supported by a preschool field officer, based in Leongatha, to give children extra support. Cr Ray Argento said Prom Coast Centre for Children at Foster was “bulging at the seams”. Council’s manager children and family services Sally Baker said that pressure could be alleviated by the findings of a feasibility study to be done about the future of the Welshpool and Toora kindergartens, to be reported to council in April. Deputy mayor Cr Alyson Skinner said there is community interest in building a kindergarten in Tarwin Lower.

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Families learn to save lives By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas PROTECTING their children is every parents’ priority. Back to Basics Playgroup in Leongatha helped to support families by offering maternal health training at its session recently. Utilising its partnership with South Gippsland Shire Council, the playgroup invited two of the council’s maternal health nurses – Kim Mihai and Maureen Boston – to share their skills on the day. “Every week we like to offer something a little bit different,” committee president Jess Lester said. “The maternal health nurses gave families a refresher on CPR and first aid training for children. It went really well. It was great to see 10 families, including grandparents, joining in,” Jess said the playgroup was likely to run sim-

ilar sessions in the future, including topics such as behaviour and handling tantrums. “Most weeks we find something to do with a focus on the children. Our playgroup is a nice, social space for both the children and their families. Anyone is welcome to come along,” Jess said. Jess said it was important for the playgroup to run sessions such as this because emergency situations can emerge at any time. “The session discussed what to when you child is unresponsive, how to call the ambulance quickly, and choking and food hazards. You never know when these things are going to happen and the skills can be used for adults as well as children,” she said. The playgroup offers a welcoming environment to all families and runs on Thursdays and New skills: from left, Megan Reilly, Ben Lester, Jess Lester, Gill Clark and Molly Clark Fridays for two hour sessions. Check out the Facebook page for more infor- learnt some important lessons from South Gippsland Shire Council’s maternal health nurses mation and updates. Kim Mihai and Maureen Boston recently.

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Bank launches grants for Corner Inlet community TOORA and District Community Bank munity outcomes. Chairman of the Toora and Foster branch of Benand Foster Branch launched its Promondigo Community Bank, Llew Vale, said the program tory District Community Grants Program will help support local community groups and organon Monday, April 1 to help improve com- isations by making funding available for projects.

“The program helps us to reinvest our Community Bank profits back into the local community,” Mr Vale said. “Projects may be large or small and may also be carried out in collaboration with other groups or or-

Making a difference: recipients of the 2018 Promontory District Community Grants Program celebrate receiving their funding.

ganisations at any level.” The program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. Applications are available online and are open for submission until Friday, April 26, 2019. “There are currently over 321 Community Bank branches across Australia that have returned more than $205 million to support local communities,” Mr Vale said. “The most exciting thing about our Community Bank branches is the more customers that bank with us, the more money we can use to strengthen the Promontory District. “We encourage everyone to bring their ideas to the table, so we can really find out what our community needs.” To find out more about the 2019 Promontory District Community Grants program please go online www.bendigobank.com.au/foundation or call into one of a branch: Toora and District Community Bank Branch at 48 Stanley Street Toora, 5686 2000 or Foster Branch, 68 Main Street Foster, 5682 2287.

Korumburra shines a light A WONDERFUL event was held in Korumburra recently, when nearly 100 people were involved in Friendship Day activities.

up on farms and seeing the animals meant so much to them. In the light of what happened recently in Christchurch, New Zealand, the day touched all involved, especially the Muslim friends from DandeA busload of 40 English language students from nong. Love and trust are essential in all relationships, Dandenong travelled to Korumburra to experience a and the Friendship Day helped everyone deepen unday in the country and to meet new friends. derstanding and respect for each other. Eleven nationalities were represented, many of One student wrote immediately after the day and whom are refugees and asylum seekers. so beautifully summed the feelings of all involved: The event, initiated by the Korumburra Anglican “Everyone worked so hard to make sure we had a Church and supported by many other community wonderful day that I’m sure will stay in our memory groups and individuals, was long in the planning forever. You prove once again that Australian people stages. have giant hearts. A fundraising concert was held last year and gen“This is what people must know, that Austraerous donations were also received from Milpara lians are great, loving, friendly and always willing Community House and Wonthaggi Lions Club. to help. This is the true face of Australia. A tiny dark Each student was paired with a local person dot can’t overshadow a sky full of stars. Thank you Tucker time: morning tea was provided by local businesses in Korumburra to the 40 Engwhich enabled them to practice their English and Korumburra!” lish language students from Dandenong. share their stories. The day started at a local farm with an amazing morning tea, provided by local businesses (Grow Lightly, Corner Garden and Barnzee’s). Next stop was Coal Creek where the visitors enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, exploring historical buildings and riding on the train. A wonderful barbecue lunch was provided at the Parish hall where all were entertained by Acoustic Kitchen, an acapella singing group. As well as singing they also taught everyone an indigenous song, Wominjeka – meaning “welcome” in local language. Some members of the local craft group had set up spinning, weaving, beading and felting demonstrations. The students were presented with gifts of honey, calendars and a bracelet. After lunch, the group went to Lanceys’ dairy farm in Nyora to watch cows being milked and International gathering: students from 11 nationalities visited Korumburra for a day in the country recently, which included a visit to calves being fed. Many of the visitors had grown Lanceys’ dairy farm at Nyora.

$50,000 donation for cancer service BASS Coast Health’s San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary has kicked off the health service’s WE CARE About Bass Coast Health fundraising campaign by committing $50,000 towards the development of a new cancer service at Wonthaggi Hospital. Bass Coast Health aims to further grow safe, high quality services to ensure people can receive more complex services locally. There are three goals in this

service growth over the coming 12 months – one of those is the development of a new cancer service; the second priority is the development of a contemporary paediatric program including the introduction of paediatric surgery and suitable paediatric inpatient amenities; and the third is the expansion of sub-acute services (rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management and palliative care), and the re-development of its beloved Armitage House. To achieve this, Bass Coast Health has launched the WE CARE about Bass Coast Health campaign.

Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said, “Many local individuals and businesses donate generous amounts to city-based health care organisations for welfare support, cancer care and paediatric care. Rather than asking our caring community to donate more money, we are asking them to consider donating locally instead, to support their local health service. Our aim is to keep local dollars for local benefit!” As part of the campaign, a number of specific fundraising appeals will commence for cancer care, paediatric care and palliative care.

Cancer care: San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary has kicked off the health service’s WE CARE About Bass Coast Health fundraising campaign with a $50,000 cheque.

“There would hardly be a person who hasn’t known a sick child, a person suffering from cancer, or someone at the end of their life,” Ms Child said. “Our goal is to grow our services so these family members and loved ones can get their care locally, rather than having to travel to Melbourne hospitals daily. The inconvenience for patients and their families is paramount in our minds and we need to grow our services to achieve this.” Bass Coast Health receives significant support from the State and Federal governments in delivering care. The health service has also received significant support for projects such as the development of the Phillip Island Health Hub and stage one of the Wonthaggi Hospital redevelopment, which will see a new emergency department, new operating theatres and a new inpatient ward. Bass Coast has also received significant state funding for infrastructure upgrades including chillers, boilers, fire sprinklers, water filtration works and electrical upgrades. For other capital projects, Bass Coast Health relies on the support of the community.

“We are so thrilled by the generosity of the San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary’s donation. They are absolutely amazing. We hope their $50,000 cheque will spur on other local businesses and individuals to support more health services and encourage people to give locally,” Ms Child said. Bass Coast Health aims to create a contemporary cancer service that will include eight chemotherapy chairs, a six-bed inpatient unit, consulting rooms and an external healing garden. More local donations would mean Bass Coast Health could buy more equipment and upgrade its infrastructure to grow its services so local people can access more health care closer to home. The new cancer service, due to kick off later this year, will lead to the development of a satellite cancer service at Phillip Island. Once it has been up and running for a while, it is estimated that around 80 to 90 percent of local cancer sufferers will be able to access treatment locally. Bass Coast Health has an oncologist, and malignant and nonmalignant haematologists to support this exciting development,

and with the support of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health will be able to provide safe, high quality cancer care within the Bass Coast Shire.In addition to cancer specialists, Bass Coast Health’s existing cancer resources include a McGrath Breast Care Nurse. A Cancer Service Steering Committee, including consumer representatives, is being developed to shape and guide Bass Coast Health’s new cancer service to ensure it meets the specific needs of those living with cancer locally. All donations are tax deductible and are guaranteed to be directed to much-needed cancer care, surgical care, palliative care and paediatric care. People can choose to make a donation in memory of a loved one. Donations can be made: • in person at any of Bass Coast Health’s three sites: Wonthaggi Hospital, San Remo or the Phillip Island Health Hub; or • online at https://www.mycause.com.au/page/196507/wecare-about-cancer-appeal For more information please call 5671 3372 or email donations@basscoasthealth.org.au

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Councillors reveal their ambitions THE Star asked Bass Coast Shire councillors what their aspirations are for Bass Coast and their respective wards in 2019. Here are their responses: We need to talk to the State Government further about the potential path between Wonthaggi and Inverloch. There also needs to be community consultation on this. We need to talk further with the State Government to fully understand the Distinctive Landscapes legislation and all of consequences of it if it is applied to Bass Coast. Wouldn’t it be great to secure funding to rebuild the Wonthaggi pool while being mindful of the impact to our finances? Let’s finish the Surf Parade path. It’s time.”

Mayor Cr Brett Tessari, Bunurong Ward. Fantastic initiative: from left, Wonthaggi Rotary Club president Graeme Sprague, Rotarian Leah Montebello, Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Bruce Kent, ANZ branch manager Zoe Tomich, Envision director Sean Teer, Bass Coast Shire Council’s waste education officer Adam Jones, Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child, Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Ali Wastie, Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne Cr Arron Wood and Rotarian Neville Goodwin are committed to collecting bottle caps for the Helping Hands project.

Bottle caps change lives By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas CORRECT disposal of your bottle caps will now change lives. The Rotary Club of Wonthaggi, Bass Coast Shire Council and local businesses have teamed up to save bottle caps from going to landfill and support Envision’s Helping Hands project. This project will see these organisations collect bottle caps to be shredded into plastic beads and turned into filament. With the use of a 3D printer, the filament is used to create prosthetic limbs for children in developing and war torn countries. The local target is to collect 100,000 bottle caps within 24 months. The organisations were thrilled to announce the launch of the project at the council office in Wonthaggi on Wednesday morning. Rotarian Leah Montebello said the Rotary Club was thrilled to be supporting the program. “We attended the district conference recently and out of 80 programs, this one certainly tugged at our heartstrings,” she said. “Bottle caps can’t be recycled so they are ending up in landfill. This way, we are able to put these bottle caps to a greater purpose.” Local businesses such as Wonthaggi ANZ, Bass Coast Health, Paint Place and Connell’s Bakery have already put their hands up to be deposit points for bottle cap collection. This is just the beginning. ANZ branch manager Zoe Tomich thanked the Rotary Club and council for bringing the amazing project to Wonthaggi. “We have already started collecting bottle caps and we have been surprised to see just how many we

discard,” she said. Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child was thrilled to involve her staff. “This program hits every button for us. As a large employer, it is our responsibility to ensure our staff contribute to a sustainable environment,” she said. “I have a background in nursing and I have seen how these prosthetic limbs can make such a difference.” The program was endorsed by Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne Cr Arron Wood, who attended the launch. “We might not think a bottle top will make an impact, but if we keep going back through generation after generation, the major impacts start to show,” he said. “Sustainability is just as much about wellbeing and social culture as it is about the environment. This program has the potential to make someone’s life amazing. That should be something we are all proud to support. “ New council CEO Ali Wastie said she was amazed by Bass Coast’s commitment to a sustainable future. “I am astounded by the vision and the commitment to the environment that is front and centre in our community,” she said. “Council is proud of its three bin waste system, which has now diverted 77 percent of waste from landfill. “It is because of our community’s commitment that I know this project will be successful.” The second stage of the project will be to bring the bottle caps into schools so students can help to design the prosthetics. Ms Montebello said the Rotary Club donated $1500 to Envision for new equipment, which was handed over on Thursday, March 21.

A Star is born

“To continue to advocate to the state and federal ministers in the lead up to the election is the main priority, as well as ensuring the State Government delivers on its promises. We will also keep pushing for solutions to coastal erosion in Inverloch and Cowes, and will keep pushing for higher education options in Bass Coast.”

Cr Pamela Rothfield, Island Ward.

Deputy mayor Cr Bruce Kent, Westernport Ward. “I’m looking at completing the Pioneer Bay upgrade to the roads. This has been slow moving. Also we need to look at the skate park situation and resolve the community differences over this proposal and location. I am looking forward to working with the new CEO (Ali Wastie) and hopefully finding some more income for all wards to work with.”

Cr Les Larke, Bunurong Ward. “I have aspirations to work strategically with our new CEO to explore transformation and change opportunities, particularly in relation to customer experience and finance, with a view to transforming council into an agile, customer focused and trusted organisation.”

Awarded for success: Elders real estate agents Don Olden and Jean O’Loughlin won an Elders Elite Sales Award for 2018 recently.

Elders’ back to back sales awards ELDERS real estate agents Don Olden and Jean O’Loughlin have won a major award at the Elders Victoria sales awards night.

DARCY John Cholmondeley was born on March 18 at Leongatha Hospital. Darcy is the second son for Travis and Eliza Cholmondeley of Leongatha and a brother for Blake (17 months).

The duo, from Elders Korumburra and Leongatha, won another Elders Elite Sales Award for 2018 at the event, at the Riva in St Kilda. The Elders Elite performers club is made up of sales agents who are top performers within the Elders group and real estate industry, setting extraordinary figures. Elders pride themselves on recognising and rewarding their top performing staff. Elite performers are recognised amongst peers at annual awards events, and rewarded with a free ticket to attend the annual national conference, including a special private elite function.

Cr Geoff Ellis, Westernport Ward.

Cr Julian Brown, Bunurong Ward. “The next federal election is not far away and so our revamped Advocacy Strategy will be very important. Homelessness and emergency accommodation is a serious issue for our community and it would be great to identify and see the development of emergency accommodation.

“The councillors are all starting discussions on budgeting issues. This is at the very core of what we can and cannot achieve in the next 12 months, is a joint decision of not only Island Ward councillors but all councillors.”

“Westernport’s a big ward and my imperative goals include more safety measures on Sheepways Road, working with the residents of Jam Jerrup to save their foreshore, working with the farmers to ease their burden, get weeds under control, ensure our public open space projects in Corinella and Grantville meet residents’ expectations, work with the community to deliver the skate parks they actually want, pushing the upgrade of Dalyston’s recreation reserve, opening a comfortable library in Corinella, assist the Coronet Bay Resident and Ratepayer Association fulfil their aspirational projects and working with the Wattle Bank community to increase public infrastructure.” Comments from Island Ward councillors Cr Michael Whelan and Cr Stephen Fullarton, and Westernport Ward’s Cr Clare Le Serve were not received before going to print.

Mayor’s message Cr Brett Tessari

THE Bass Coast Film Festival was held last weekend, with huge audiences at the screenings, around 200 attended the opening film The Favourite.

locally. It was great to have the opportunity recently to meet with Roma Britnell MP, who is the State Shadow Minister for Regional Roads and Ports and Freight. We were able to keep her up to date with upcoming major road Eight fantastic films were projects and our extractive inscreened over three days at the dustries, as well as our advocacy Wonthaggi Union Community Arts priorities. We will continue to adCentre, in a fantastic weekend of vocate our community’s priorities entertainment. This was the ninth and issues to any of our elected Bass Coast Fine Film Festival. representatives. Council held a workshop last It was great to get the opporweek, to talk about youth hometunity to check out the Australian lessness and what it looks like in Border Force’s new vessel the PhilBass Coast. Local service providlip Island when it visited Cowes ers from across the sector, local recently. professionals, young people and We even got the chance to take parents attended the workshop. it for a spin on the water (don’t To get everyone in the same worry, I wasn’t allowed to drive)! room was really valuable and alIt is actually quite an honour for lowed the participants to acknowlthe vessel to be named after Philedge the great work being done and lip Island. There is only one boat in to identify the gaps. each state named for a significant One of the concerns identified island. by the workshop was the lack of The $1.3 million boat is based emergency accommodation availin Docklands in Melbourne and is able in Bass Coast. Council has used in Port Phillip and Corio bays, been advocating on the issue of Westernport and the far western homelessness and lack of emerand eastern regions of the state. It gency housing in the lead up to the can reach speeds of up to 40 knots federal election. and has a range of 300 nautical This has included letters and miles. discussions with local candidates This vessel has enabled ABF and the Minister and Shadow Minofficers to more effectively detect ister for Housing. We are asking and disrupt border and customs refor $1.25 million to local agencies lated crimes in the coastal waters to increase emergency housing of Victoria.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Dreams come to life on stage It’s No Drama is an inclusive drama ensemble, founded by local artist Emily Ardley.

It’s No Drama worked in partnership with South Gippsland Shire Council to bring the production to fruition. The show was pulled together after eight workshops, which began in February. Those involved were extremely proud of their achievements.

Acrobatic flair: performers from the world-renowned Circus Oz recently conducted a circus skills workshop with Newhaven College’s Barnum cast, teaching them balancing and acrobatic tricks that will light up the stage with energy and color. Front, at left, Jonah van Stekelenburg will play PT Barnum and Max Duff will play Tom Thumb.

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The concept of the production was based on the real and imagined experiences of those in the cast, and how these experiences shape their thoughts and dreams. Beginning with voiceovers, the biographical stories of the cast take form through their individual skills and creative ideas. Some of the skills shown on stage include music, dancing, acting and drawing. The resulting performance was embraced by the audience, who were able to laugh and have their own thoughts provoked. A cast of 25 took to the stage, supported by a talented crew. Artistic director Samara Cunningham thanked Melbourne drama company Rawcous for its support during the workshops. Rawcous is critically acclaimed for its unique ensemble of artists with and without disability. Rawcous devises new work that expresses imagination through various disciplines. This was only the second performance for It’s No Drama, but Ms Cunningham said there is more to come. “The first performance (Unreserved) took place in 2017 and I think there is more to come from this company. There has been a lot of interest. Some of the people who saw the performance in 2017 were inspired to join, so the ensemble keeps growing,” she said. “There is a lot of talent to show and the ensemble working together shows people what is possible.” Ms Ardley said she is extremely proud of everyone who worked on Real, Not Real. “It was really good. I used to have to travel to Melbourne to be involved in drama so it is good to have an ensemble here,” she said. “I hope there are more performances in the future.” Ms Cunningham said It’s No Drama hope to one day take the show on the road to inspire more companies to develop in other shires.

Great performance: It’s No Drama founder Emily Ardley and artistic director Samara Cunningham were thrilled with how the performance Real, Not Real was received by the audience.

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LOCAL theatre group It’s No Drama was proud to present its production of Real, Not Real at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall on Friday afternoon.

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Field days to celebrate farmers’ contributions gardening and horticulture, drone innovation, outdoor living including boats and vehicles, plus masses of must-have tools. Recognised as one of Victoria’s And it wouldn’t be Farm World premier regional agricultural shows, without a huge variety of animals. this iconic event provides a platform Come and chat to the cattle breeders to showcase the best of agribusiness, and check out the different breeds, watch the kelpie dogs round up sheep, learn to walk an alpaca or get up close and cuddly with the animals in Farmer Darryl’s Animal Nursery. A new addition to the program in 2019 will be an extravaganza of the Australian Stock Horse breed with four days of action packed ultimate horsemanship including a Super Horse Open Challenge and Junior Challenge, Dan Steers from Double Dan Australia, ASH Team Challenges and PCAV Team Competitions. The Telstra Women in Ag lunch, a signature event and highlight for many, will feature a spectacular line up of presenters. Visit the Farm World website to read all about this year’s speakers and secure your ticket to this awesome event. On the Saturday and Sunday only, the Events Centre will come alive with Farm World Market Place. Bring your basket and stock up on garlic, cupcakes, handmade wooden toys, soaps, sweet treats, jams and condiments, jewellery and heaps more. And just in time for Easter, Bushies Bakery from Glengarry will be ready to tempt you with their famous variety of Hot Cross Buns – better get in early for these! Keen for fitness and a bit of a chalEquine touch: an extravaganza of the Australian Stock Horse breed with four days of action packed ultimate lenge? Make sure you enter Farm World’s Fittest Farmer, located in the horsemanship is an addition to the program at Farm World this year. Entertainment Arena on Sunday.

FARM World returns in 2019, celebrating 52 years of tradition at Lardner Park.

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Some great prizes are up for grabs so jump on the website and sign up; or if you’re happy to be a spectator, come along and cheer on the participants as they battle it out for the crown! For football enthusiasts, call by the Evans Petroleum stand and take part in some handball games and activities with AFL Gippsland. Shop until you drop with plenty of retail shopping options, indoors and out. Add in a parcel delivery service to assist with all those shopping purchases and you have the perfect way to shop! And whilst Farm World’s landscape is a little bit up and down, there’s no need to be concerned if your mobility is a challenge as there are fantastic single and double scooters available for hire. Visit the Lardner Park website for booking details. Farm World boasts a huge variety of unique and memorable experiences and value for all visitors including helicopter rides where you can experience Farm World from an aerial perspective, agri-tech zones, cattle dogs, animal nursery, pony and camel rides, live music, food and drink, demonstrations and presentations, masses of retail shopping and so much more! Great fun and entertainment for all the family. Information and ticketing for Farm World and functions are available online now at lardnerpark.com.au Purchase ahead and save money and time at the gate. Follow Farm World on Facebook to keep up with the latest news and additions to Farm World in the lead up to the event, or if social media is not your thing, sign up on the website to receive a regular e-newsletter: http:// lardnerpark.com.au/farm-world/

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Food and Fibre Gippsland to launch THE official launch of Food and Fibre Gippsland will take place at Farm World, Lardner Park on Friday, April 12. An interesting and engaging program, which includes a delicious networking lunch, will be highlighting the projects already underway with the collaborative force formed through the recent amalgamation of the East Gippsland Food Cluster and Agribusiness Gippsland. Insights will also be provided into further exciting initiatives in Food and Fibre Gippsland’s pipeline to be facilitated in collaboration with a range of industry partners and stakeholders, which include government of all levels, researchers, educators and community groups. The program commences at 11.15am and will also an-

ly and welcoming nature of the event will open up conversations and opportunities for current and future members, to share challenges and ideas, and learn from each other, and then perhaps in many instances, see each other as collaborators, not competitors. Food and Fibre Gippsland has a determined focus to continue to be an integral • Food and Fibre and stakeholder Gippsland co-deputy support in projects, initiatives and chair Stuart Quigley. activities that make a posinounce details about an in- tive impact on productivity, novative new Excellence in profitability, prosperity and, Agribusiness Awards program, in the bigger picture, the before breaking for lunch and planet. Co-deputy chair Stuart then delving into the potential of how to turn Food Waste Quigley said that Food and into profit in an interactive Fibre Gippsland is passionworkshop presented by the ate about knowledge sharing Fight Food Waste Cooperative and capacity building – with a common goal to create posResearch Centre. The workshop will finish itive outcomes for the whole sector across the region. at 3.30pm. “In a region this large, It is envisaged the friendwith a sector presenting

so much variety in terms of businesses and types of products, we are committed to representing and being inclusive of diverse interests,� he said. Managing director of Bulmer Farms, Andrew Bulmer, who shares the deputy chair position, encourages anyone with an interest in the region’s $7 billion sector to come along and take part in the launch and workshop.

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Kubota expands into implements KUBOTA Australia, already a leading supplier of tractors in Australia, has expanded into a large range of Kubota Implements, available through Chapman Machinery Service in Leongatha. Out on the farm there’s no stronger team than your Kubota tractor partnered with a range of premium implements. You can now couple, for example, a M71 series tractor with a range of ploughs, cultivators, power harrows, rotary tillers, a range of seed drills, disc and fertiliser spreaders and mulchers, all badged with Kubota. Now at its premises, Chapmans is showcasing the Kubota Power Harrow PH 2001, the next generation of robust medium sized power harrow for effective operation, but with reduced weight and improved centre of gravity for less lifting capacity. The important features like the rotor distance of 25cm, the double conical bearing and the mod-

ular tine carrier have been kept. Designed for use on tractors up to 180hp, with the Kubota heavy duty trough design and QuickFit tines, this power harrow is the ideal choice for medium sized farms. Visit Chapmans today and discuss your options or catch them on the Kubota stand at Farm World 2019 on April 11 to 14 at Lardner Park near Warragul. With autumn rains expected soon, farmers will be looking at renovating their paddocks, including re-seeding, and can discuss their fully integrated power harrow/seed drill combinations with the Chapman’s sales team. Kubota is currently running its Drive Time promotion from now until the end of June. The M71 series runout is on now with up to $20,000 customer instant rebate. Available from powerful standard models through to the precision farming ready premium models, there’s a choice of 130 to 175hp with boost and industry leading constant power and

Exciting news: Chapman Machinery Service in Leongatha is pleased to introduce a new range of Kubota implements to complement its long term involvement in tractors. From left are Mark Chapman, sales consultant Michael Carlisle and Cameron Chapman with a Kubota PH Power Harrow 2001 with air seeder attachment. torque. There is also the choice of 24-speed power shift or KVT variable driving to suit any operation, featuring high end components with electrohydraulics, monitor control and GPS readiness in the premium models.

For approved business borrowers, there’s also a zero percent finance offer for 36 months so see Chapmans to see whether you qualify, Across the Kubota Implements range there’s a 0.9 percent offer for up to 60 months to approved purchasers.

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ACE Industrial scaling new heights Doug Wilkinson, Trevor Arnold and Ron Didjurgies have a combined 100 years of service in this industry. As manager Doug Reid explained it is all about getting to know the customer and their needs. Giving an example he said a farmer rushes into the store at five minutes to close in an urgent need for a part for a tractor or implement. In an instant the staff member knows what it is the farmer is asking for and has him on his way within minutes. “Experience counts a lot in this industry. We really get to know many customers and what they need and can help them with the confidence they won’t be returning that item, it will be just what they need,” Mr Reid said. Often it starts with a conversation about the project and pretty soon ACE staff will know the scope and what tools or items will be needed to cater for that job. ACE counts as its main customers farmers and tradies but also caters for the wider public including do-it-yourself shoppers and someone who wants a specialised item, like industrial strength gloves if they are pruning roses in the garden! Fire fighting pumps, fire extinguishers, pressure washers, welding equipment, compressors and industrial heaters are just some of the items sold out of the business. ACE Industrial will be heading to Farm World next week where it will have a huge welding display by WIA and Weldtronics as well as pressure washers and McMillan compressors. It will also be the home of Kincrome tools at Farm World. Be sure to call in and talk to the Leongatha and Warragul staff who will be manning the ACE Industrial site. Or visit them at 1 McPherson Street site in LeLeongatha team: Ace Industrial P/L’s staff, based out of the 1 McPherson Street site in Leongatha’s Industrial Estate, is pictured from left, ongatha’s Industrial Estate, opposite Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland. Denis Holt, Doug Wilkinson, Doug Reid (manager), Trevor Arnold and Ron Didjurgies. Phillip Island and is a bit like an upmarket hard- tools in the region. ware store, stocking a vast array of quality bearManager Doug Reid has assembled a great ings, industrial supplies, power transmissions and team of four who work out of the Leongatha offasteners to name just a few. fice; ACE also has a branch in Warragul. The business covers an area from Yarram to It is the biggest stocker of Kincrome hand In Leongatha the team of four, Denis Holt,

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Farming Insight ViPlus growth supports community INTERESTED onlookers assembled at ViPlus Toora Factory – a company that produces locally made infant formula products – for the first ever public open day recently to celebrate job growth, new investment and its commitment to local Toora community groups. Viplus CEO Jon McNuaght welcomed attendees, saying it was great to see so many local faces and a few past employees from the previous ownership. Tours ran during the day, offering the public an insight into the workings of the factory which now has a huge global demand for milk powder. As a result of higher product demand, employment opportunities have also developed, with the company currently employing more than 50 employees – a 20 percent growth from 12 months prior. The milk powder products from Toora are now supplied to 16 countries around the world, with 80 percent of products sold to the dominant market in China. Workforce expansion at ViPlus is expected to Big investments: ViPlus quality control continue as the factory plans to export to the Middle manager Liz Heald showed interested on- East and more countries in Asia in future. lookers how their new production line proInvestments will also be made into a new stateduces the packaging of infant formula prod- of-the-art production line to enable probiotics to be ucts at ViPlus’ first ever public open day in seamlessly mixed into the milk powder during production process to meet the growing international Toora recently. demand for nutritional milk based products. New machinery will also be installed to assist with the production of smaller 35 gram sachet travel packs which have become an emerging trend across many of the company’s new Asian consumer markets. Chris McKiernan, international sales and marketing manager, said, “ViPlus has been part of the Toora Farm Machinery, Tractors, landscape for over six years now, and we feel that we are part of the fabric of not only the Toora commuEquipment & Sundries nity, but the Gippsland dairy community as a whole. FRIDAY APRIL 12 AT 10AM “We are very proud of the jobs we’ve created A/C COL & JOE BOLDING, PROPERTY SOLD from what was an empty factory facility.” 465 HESLOPS RD, ST CLAIR VIA WONTHAGGI ViPlus recently gave sizeable donations to Toora Primary School and Toora Football and Netball Club Due to the sale of the property, this is a

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can trucks were changed to tankers in the late ’60s, let alone the advancement in technology seen at the factory. “It’s totally different,” Mr Ralph said. He marvelled at the introduction of machinery that allows the company to prepare and pack thousands of cans effortlessly and efficiently each day. Mr Ralph explained the process of how he used to load milk during the ’60s, laughing “every time I think of milk cans now my back aches!” The company now looks forward to planned construction due to begin later this year on a new multi-million dollar spray drying facility onsite at the ViPlus Toora factory.

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VLE LEONGATHA SALEYARDS A/c Colin & Joe Bolding, Wonthaggi • 80Autumn calving cows & heifers • 130Winter/Spring calving cows • Holstein cows - small blend of Holstein x cows •AI bred history 50+ years • Closed herd • Herd tested periodically • av 8000L - 600kg solids • Low BMCC • Dairy Farm Sold • No known JD/EBL This herd dispersal is one not to be missed! A fantastic 50 year history of AI breeding, which is backed by the top proven genetics. The Autumn cows are due to calve to Holstein AI Sires and the heifers to Jersey bull, for early April May calving. The Winter Spring calving cows are currently in milk, and due to Holstein AI Sires and later to Angus bull, for July to October calving.These cows are quiet, contented and display all great attributes to dairyness, with excellent udders, and achieving many quality milk awards. Buyers can attend this sale with confidence to buy well bred quality dairy cows, that are only being sold due to the dairy farm sale.

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to illustrate the company’s commitment to the local community. “We are growing and we are here to stay in Toora,” Mr McKiernan said. Tours through the factory gave spectators an opportunity to observe the production process, as well as the implementation of recent high-technology machinery. Len Ralph from Toora, who used to work as a tanker driver at the location when it was owned by British United Dairies during the 1960s through to the 1970s, was amazed by the transformation of the factory. Mr Ralph said it was a massive change when

The next sale draw - April 3: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Landmark, 3. Elders, 4. SEJ, 5. Phelan & Henderson & Co. The next Lamb and Sheep Sales are April 3 at 12pm (fortnightly).

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Production line: the public open day held at ViPlus recently gave spectators an opportunity to tour through the Toora factory and learn how new investments allow the company to prepare and pack infant formula products. The day also aimed to celebrate job growth and the company’s involvement within the local community.

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Farming Insight Dearer market in larger yarding one keen to purchase a few. Compiled by South Gippsland Stock usual runs of dairy and dairy cross cattle. With a vast improvement in the fat market Just a reminder that there will be no markets Agents Association

over recent days it has now followed through to held on the following dates due to the Easter and AGENTS yarded an increased yarding the store cattle with all classes of cattle showing Anzac holidays. Wednesday, April 17 – no fat cattle sale and of 2030 cattle, 1200 steers, 650 heifers, price gains. The return of a couple of feedlot buyers and no sheep sale. 150 springers and cows and calves. Wednesday, April 24 – no fat cattle sale. The yarding consisted of some handy lines of with the forecast of some rain in the coming days well bred grown and weaner cattle along with the had a positive influence on the market with everyThursday, April 25 – no store cattle sale.

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CONTACT: JOHN BOWLER 0408 238 464 OR YOUR LOCAL LANDMARK AGENT Hoping to buy: Leongatha’s Tony Dwyer and Josh Dickins took the opportunity to have a look at the store sale at Koonwarra VLE on Thursday.

Protecting rights: Wooreen residents Merv and Jill Forrester were happy to sign Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath’s (left) petition at Koonwarra VLE on Thursday. The petition does not violate rights to protest, but calls to protect farmers from unlawful activity.

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Sale day: Glen Alvie’s Andy Grant and Lance Creek’s Nick Moyle ventured out to the store sale at Koonwarra VLE on Thursday.

Travel: Rick and Logan Heterington journeyed from Bega to check at the store sale in Koonwarra on Thursday.

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Covering ground: visits to profitable dairy farm businesses, opportunities to meet innovative farmers and time spent at the Tasmanian Dairy Conference meant a busy time for the Young Dairy Network participants. THIRTEEN young farmers headed south to broaden their horizons on the recent Don Campbell Memorial Study Tour to Tasmania. With visits to profitable dairy farm businesses, opportunities to meet innovative farmers and time spent at the Tasmanian Dairy Conference, the Young Dairy Network participants took home plenty of knowledge and skills in their carry-on luggage. Gippsland participant Tom Kent said he and other participants were impressed with how Tasmanian dairy farmers are going about their jobs. In particular, he said, the farm models they saw were efficient and customised to the local environment. “The main farms over there are very low input operations, only feeding a tonne of grain with a big focus on pasture utilisation,” Tom said. “The main thing I got out of it, was how important pasture utilisation is to profitability and making sure you breed cows to suit your system not create a system to suit your cows. “A lot of people in Gippsland could learn from that.” Tom said the Don Campbell Tour is a great opportu-

nity for people from across south east Australia to pick up new farming and business management concepts. “It’s a great idea,” he said. “There is a lot of farm conversion happening and a lot of irrigation. It gives you a fresh perspective in grass management because the farms over there are really focused on how they can improve pasture management.” Highlights of the tour included: •Visiting a biological farmer who balances his soil using micronutrients and non-acidic and non-chloride based fertiliser to promote biology in soil •Inspecting a maize crop at 23t (excellent yield) •The focus Tasmanian farmers have on their numbers/ stats i.e. profit, pasture, cows, genetics – they measure everything related to farm goals •Observing that pasture consumption and simplicity of the system is a key driver to profitability •Discussing how once-a-day-milking has the potential to be just as profitable – but only if input costs are reduced to match lost production GippsDairy extension officer Ashley Burgess said the YDN members who went on the tour were engaged,

driven and keen to forge their own careers in the dairy industry. “They were all open to learning and innovation, listened to other ideas and were able to decide if it could work for them,” Ashley said. “That’s what the Don Campbell Tour is all about – exposing young farmers to systems they are not familiar with and sending that knowledge back home with them.” Ashley said a session that discussed how older farmers interacted with ‘Generation Y’ farmers was particularly insightful. “Intergenerational communication is a much bigger issue than ever before. Learning what makes people tick, what pushes their buttons and how to engage with them was really instructive for everyone involved.” Don Campbell was a Yannathan dairy farmer and inaugural chair of GippsDairy who, at the time of his death in 1998, was organising a Tasmanian study tour, which was subsequently named in his honour. Applications for next year’s Don Campbell Memorial Study Tour will open later in 2019.

John Deere 1850 4 WD tractor roll frame & sun roof with JD540 front end loader with hay fork; Suzuki Tiger 4 WD ATV; Husqvarna LTH 1536 ride on mower; Silvan Pasturepak 6m boom spray tank and hose reel; Honda 5.5HP fire pump; Rondini Linkage ½ ton super spreader; Rudweigh cattle scales; 60 litre spray unit to fit ATV; 2mt 3 PL 9 spring tyne cultivator; 2 x 7 scalloped disc linkage tandem discs; 4 x 900ml harrows leaves and draw bar; 2 carryall frames; 3 PL hay fork feedout with spike; old hay rake large steel wheels garden furniture; antique period steel fire place with timber surround; quantity electric fence reels, posts etc; large bale feeders; numerous feed troughs; steel workshop cupboards; 3 fridges; old tank stand; quantity second hand pipe; old gates etc; farm tools and sundries too numerous to mention. Outside Vendors: 2x Grey Ferguson Tractors; Grey Fergy Grader blade 1.8; Grey Fergy 3PL Post Hole Digger 300mm auger; Grey Fergy stabilizer and tool bars; Berends slasher 1.4m; 1.540m x 2.130m tipping trailer alloy wheels; 6' x 4' trailer and stock crate; Stihl 08S chain saw; 2.440 x 450mm water filled paddock roller; garden roller; 4 leaves driven tyne harrows; electric shearing plant; 2 rolls 8 gauge fencing wire; 7 rolls barb wire; wire dispenser; numerous electric fence reels and pig tail posts; 2 x Grandpas chook feeders; dehorners; trewalla jacks; 3 cream cans; wrought iron lace; wrought iron seat ends; antique Castrol, Shell,Ampol fuel cans; old tools; workshop power tool; lockable gun cupboard; triton work bench; boxes of sundry tools; garden tools etc. Large qty timber; 3PL 8' Tillers; 3PL 8' Rippers; 3 PL Post hold auger; Gaspado by Silvan 3 mt Seed box to suit Rotary Hoe complete with cassettes; Irrigation pump 2” diesel motor; Irrigation pipes & fittings; Honda Fire Fighting pump; Spitwater Mitho Pressure Cleaners x 2; 2 x 8' cattle grids; Stihl 6” post hole auger; Motor bike wick wiper; Husqvarna Self drive rotary hoe; Hafco metal master cut off band saw; Aluminium mounted Mobil fuel tank; pendulum gates; cow shed rail; assorted bolts, new Gal D Shackles; Cut off discs; Wagon Wheel Table; Meat slicer; Gandy Silage Innoculent dispenser; 120 Round Bales Pasture Hay 1.5x1.2m – shedded; 12' railway line 3 PL Smudger; 12' tiny 15 HP Mercury Motor - as new (40 hrs.) All items for genuine sale. Number system to operate, I.D. required. No buyers premium. NO EFTPOS facilities. Cash/cheque on day of sale. GST where applicable. Refreshments available. Outside Vendors welcome – subject to Agent approval. Refer to www.sej.com.au for photos.

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FAMILY SAFETY CONTACT WORKER – MEN’S BEHAVIOUR CHANGE PROGRAM Part time – fixed term

Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland

The Family Safety Contact Worker will provide support to women and children who have experienced or are currently experiencing family violence for the purposes of risk assessment and management, information sharing and referrals. For further information please visit www.ethicaljobs. com.au/Members/TSAVIC/family-safety-contactworker---mens-behaviour-change---leongatha

Canteen Manager and Food Technology Assistant Leave Replacement Term 2 2019 All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school. For further information please visit our website or contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc. catholic.edu.au. Applications close 4pm, Wednesday April 10, 2019.

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Part time roles available (Job # ND0303) Contact: Tracey Edmonds, Nurse Unit Manager - MFW. Ph: 5654 2751 or email: tracey.edmonds@gshs.com.au

CADET JOURNALIST This is a great opportunity to begin your career and work and live in South Gippsland. An interest in being part of a vibrant community would be an advantage. All enquiries can be directed to: Helen Bowering, manager on 5662 2294. Resumés to: helen@thestar.com.au The Star will contact only those applicants required for an interview

Positions Vacant Gippsland PHN works at a regional level to achieve improved whole of system health care. We work with general practice, allied health, hospitals and other primary and community health providers; to drive, support and strengthen primary health in Gippsland to meet the needs of local communities. We are consumer focused and established to reduce fragmentation of care by integrating and coordinating health services and supporting general practice. We leverage and administer health program funding from a variety of sources to commission flexible services to realise our vision of a measurably healthier Gippsland.

We currently have two non-clinical part time, fixed term career opportunities available in Wonthaggi:

Regional Services Officer This part-time (0.8FTE) position will ensure the delivery of outcomes for commissioned services and projects. A key aspect of this role will be enabling a place based approach to improving health outcomes, providing a high level of project and contract management, and utilising monitoring and evaluation skills across a broad range of health providers.

Suicide Prevention Officer – Bass Coast This part-time (0.6FTE) position will support the implementation of the Gippsland Place Based Suicide Prevention Program. The program aims to maximise a collective effort and investment, which will facilitate a systematic, coordinated approach to suicide prevention, with sites supported to implement proven suicide prevention interventions.

We offer attractive remuneration with salary packaging, flexible working environments, a great organisational culture and the chance for you to make a real difference to the health outcomes in our community. We are looking for committed, passionate, agile staff, with an aptitude and willingness to learn. Strengths in communication, project and contract management, and quality improvement are highly regarded.

Applications Close 5pm Thu 04 April 2019 If this sounds like you; visit our careers page online for full details on how to apply:

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Administrative Assistant Travel bug: Leongatha’s Jill Carmody has toured all around the world in her job as a travel consultant and has over 32 years of experience, making her an expert in her field. The owner and manager of Leongatha Travel and Cruise will go to great lengths to ensure her clients have the trip of a lifetime with none of the pre-holiday pressure.

Nothing plane about travel consultant job WHILE it can no doubt be a demanding in Africa – there’s just nothing else like it. small Leongatha based business specialises in job, Jill Carmody has had the opportu- bothThe domestic and international group tours with a few nity to travel to every continent of the planned next year. world – some numerous times – in her “I feel very privileged, but we do work very hard. It’s a matter of sleeping on the plane and hitting the job as a travel consultant. Starting as a junior travel consultant in Colac, Mrs ground running.” While travel can be wonderful to relax and sightsee, Carmody has since acquired over 32 years of experiit is also an invaluable teaching tool, according to Mrs ence in the industry. “Once the travel industry gets into your blood you Carmody. “If everyone had an opportunity to travel we might don’t want to be in any other industry,” Mrs Carmody have a better understanding of each other worldwide,” said. Now in her 27th year of ownership and management she said. For those interested in a career as a travel consultof Leongatha Travel and Cruise, Mrs Carmody is well ant, Mrs Carmody suggests looking into travel courses practiced in adapting to the ever changing industry. “I’ve seen the industry grow from a basic service available as well as speaking with local businesses to through to a complete service for our clients,” she said. arrange placement. “You need to be dedicated to enter the travel in“I didn’t have a computer when I first started in Colac – we had typewriters and an old phone. We called dustry because everyone is looking for experienced consultants. Readiness to continue to travel and grow ourselves dinosaurs,” Mrs Carmody laughed. While advanced technology changes and online knowledge is essential,” she said. bookings were at first a little daunting, Mrs Carmody quickly embraced them, saying she now loves online bookings which have enhanced her business as the platform allows for her to provide a tailored and compete service for holidaymakers. However, the introduction of online bookings has generated the misconception that many people can do the job of a travel consultant. “Our job can look easy on the surface, but we take all Mary MacKillop College the pressure off clients by putting their holiday together South Gippsland for them. Often clients don’t know what they want to do, so we make suggestions with our travel knowledge. Learning Adjustment Teacher We make sure all flights connect, clients have correct visas and passports are valid – we take responsibility of Maternity Leave Replacement the trip,” Mrs Carmody said. Full time, Semester 2 2019 Teacher “We pride ourselves on what we do – we don’t just Mathematics and Religious Education respect the holiday, but we also respect that it’s the cli(re-advertised) ents hard earned money and we treat that responsibly. You aren’t going to get that service on the internet.” Educational Psychologist (Part time) It’s a job that has provided many challenges, learning experiences and countless, treasured opportunities Occupational Therapist (Part time) to travel the globe. “In a heart beat I’d go back to Botswana,” Mrs CarAll Staff must demonstrate an active commitment mody said when asked where she’d consider revisitto the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop ing. College is a Child-Safe school. “I love the rich culture of Europe - but there is also For further information please visit our website nothing like doing a game drive in Africa and seeing or contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, animals in their natural environment. Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc. “Getting up at dawn, setting out in a Jeep, seeing the catholic.edu.au. sun rise and spotting elephants drinking at a waterhole Applications close 4pm, Wednesday April 24, 2019. - and all the animals that make up the intricate life cycle

For NDIS, Social Support & Home Care Package Programs Permanent Part Time 0.3 EFT (Job # CS0301) Contact: Belinda Ogden, Community Services Manager. Ph: 5667 5620 or email: belinda.ogden@gshs.com.au.

Domestic Services Casual Positions Available (Job # HD0301) Contact: Eric Roulston, Hospitality Manager. Ph: 5667 5518 or email: eric.roulston@gshs.com.au. Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting relevant job reference number to jobs@gshs.com.au by Sunday April 14, 2019.

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

Re-advertised Integrated Family Services Case Manager Closing 18/04/19 Fixed -Term Part -Time 45.6 hours per fortnight until 30/6/19

Re-advertised Sexual Assault Counsellor Closing 16/04/19 Fixed -Term Maternity Leave Replacement ASAP to 03/01/20 - 28 hours per fortnight

Flexihealth Closing 10/04/19 Case Manager Fixed-Term, Part-Time 30.4 hours per fortnight Payroll Closing 07/04/19 Casual position

Emergency/SSU/HDU Closing 05/04/19 RN1 Fixed-Term, Part-Time - ASAP to September 2019 RN1 Permanent Part-Time 1.4 EFT available

Access Team Leader Grade 2 Allied Health Professional (or equivalent) Permanent Part-Time (0.95 EFT) For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please contact Human Resources – email pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au

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Leongatha Horticultural Society Inc. A3569

Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted ICU/PICU experience preferred but not essential Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 041 094 2230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

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Thursday, April 25 at 8pm Leongatha Memorial Hall Election of office bearers for 2019 - 2020 S. Macdonald (president)

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1. The proposed works include: The installation of three (3) new panel antennas and one (1) new parabolic antenna on the existing Telstra 35m monopole and one (1) new equipment shelter at ground level adjacent to the monopole, together with remote radio units and other ancillary equipment and works required as part of the installation.

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FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

3. Further information can be obtained from Catalyst ONE Pty Ltd by emailing sma@catalystone.com.au or by going to www.rfnsa.com.au and typing in RFNSA No 3956002.

FISHING BOAT 18ft Clinker Fibreglass with 15 H.P diesel inboard motor with jetty at Foster. Ph 56623537

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The land affected by the application is located at: 131-133 Marine Parade, San Remo,VIC 3925 The application is for a permit to: Development of a four storey building containing 22 apartments, 4 shop tenancies and a reduction in car parking within a Commercial 1 Zone and Development Overlay Schedule 4 -Amended application. The applicant for the permit is: Arthur McKenzie, C/- Jardine Johnstone The application reference number is: I80004 You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority, Bass Coast Shire Council, Wonthaggi Civic Centre, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi and Cowes Service Centre, 91-97ThompsonAvenue, Cowes. This can be done during office hours free of charge. Plans will also be available by visiting Council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/planningads Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. Council collects and holds this Personal Information to comply with the Planning and EnvironmentAct 1987 and the Privacy and Data ProtectionAct 2014 (Vic). An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to Bass Coast Shire Council, P.O. Box 118,WonthaggiVic 3995. Include the reasons for the objection, and state how the objector would be affected. The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The responsible authority will not decide on the application before April 17, 2019. If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.

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deaths JOHNSTON, Edna Jean 02.10.1926 - 26.03.2019 Passed away peacefully at Woorayl Lodge, Leongatha, surrounded by family. Loving wife of Ken (dec.). Loved and respected Mum of Tony, Terry, Steve, Phillip and Jane. Loved mother-in-law of Bev, Coral, Kerri, Gail and Peter, friend of Verity. Loved Nanny Ed to 18 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren, plus one on the way. Reunited with Ken

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JOHNSTON - Edna Dearly loved and respected mother of Tony and Bev. Adored Nan of Mick, Alise, Stu, Pieta, Kate and Glenn. Much loved “old Nan”of Jess, Noah, Claudia and Phoebe, Charlie and Scarlett and Harry. Forever in our hearts.

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JOHNSTON - Edna Loving Mother of Terry, friend of Verity, Grandmother to Sonya (dec), Angela and Darren, Penny and Adam, Fraise and Clinton and their families. Forever in our hearts.

JOHNSTON - Edna (NAN) Simply the best, will miss the chats and the pickles. At rest now with pop, always in our hearts. Go KENEDNA. Love always, Stuart, Pieta, Harry and Scarlett xxxx JOHNSTON - Edna Thank you for your great life as friend and neighbour. And a proud family dynasty that assures endless memories. Together with Ken. What a partnership! The Maxwells VALE - Llewelyn (Llew) Prom Country Aged Care Board, Management, Staff, Residents, Families and Volunteers mourn the passing of our loved and valued Board member, colleague and friend. Llew was a member of our Board from 2010-2013 and 20162019, times when PCAC needed strong leadership and a broad strategic view. Llew’s wide governance experience and extensive networks were vital to the success of PCAC, along with his tireless efforts and contribution to the community. Lew was instrumental in the building and redevelopment of PCAC as we know it today. He passionately believed that country people were entitled to the best services possible. PCAC acknowledges Llwe’s service and legacy with gratitude and we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Jane, and children Louisa, Kate, Tom, Jim and their families

VALE - Llewelyn OAM Dedicated for 21 years to Promontory District Finance Group (Toora & Foster Community Bank). LLew was the inaugural Company Secretary who was committed to the model of community banking, he had served as Chairman for nine years over two separate periods. Llew had roles as a senior mentor within the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and was a past member of the Community Bank Strategic Advisory Board. Llew’s determination and energy to deliver quality community banking for our region will not be forgotten. A true gentleman, held in the highest regard by all who worked alongside him. Our heartfelt sympathy to his wife Jane, his children Louisa, Tom, Kate & Jim, and all of his extended family. Directors & Staff Toora & Foster Community Bank Branches WARREN. - Glenys Passed away peacefully at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton on Thursday March 28, 2019. Beautiful, courageous and much loved wife of Bill for 56 years. She was loved and adored by her sons Reece and Blair, daughter-in-law Sonia, grandchildren Ryan and partner Tori. Dayne and Ethan, niece Fiona, her husband Danny and their children Ben, Luke and Piper. Always will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She will never be forgotten. A Private Cremation has taken place.

JOHNSTON - Edna 2/10/1926 - 26/3/2019 Loving mother of Stephen and Mother-inlaw of Kerri. Nanny Jock to 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Perfect Mother for 65 years. Reuinited with Dad. JOHNSTON - Edna Loved mother and mother-in-law of Phillip and Gail. Loved Nan of Nathan and Jacinta, Adam and Heidi. Loved Great Nan of Patrick, Alex, Madison, Louisa, Jake and Samara. Forever in our hearts. JOHNSTON - Edna 2/10/1926 - 26/3/2019 Loving mum of Jane and mother in law of Peter. Adored Nan of Josh and Sal, Prue and Matt and Zack and Skye. Loving Nanny Ed to Laila, Judd, Piper, Archer, Raff, Benji, Mae and Baby? Gone but will never be forgotten. Forever in our hearts. Happily reunited with our dear Dad/Poppy Ken. Love always and forever xxxxx JOHNSTON - Frances Edna Jean In loving memory of a lady with many gifts, she could sing, did amazing cooking, (for many years Edna baked every grandchild a special birthday cake - The Dolly Varden cake was popular among the many female grandchildren) always willing to bake for the Guild functions, was able to feed all who just appeared for Sunday lunch .. with only one chicken!! She could arrange flowers, had a bountiful vege garden and loved nothing more than to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Go in Peace dear Edna. Coral xx JOHNSTON - Edna Our Nan, Frances Edna Jean (Nana Jock) What a Nan you were, not only a Nan but a friend to us all. Our time spent with you from caravanning and camping adventures, to raiding your peppermint jar, our plum pudding cooking days and your smartie tree, are all very fond memories we will keep with us forever. You are going to be dearly missed by us all. Now at Peace holding hands with your darling Kenneth Harry. Rebecca Tamara Danielle Sarah Emma Clint and our families.

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Great event: Jessie Holland, Stacey Har- U14 girls: it was a great season for Leongatha Sharks swimmers. Chloe Jones, Briley Anriage and Dani Hilliar enjoyed the Grand derson, Montana Kranen, Chloe Dell, Sienna Matheson, Skye Munro (runner up), Lenna Campbell, Nicolette Wight (age champion) Tara Hanily and Maddi Boyd. They were picRidge Rail Trail parkrun trial on Sunday. tured with coach Lorri McKenzie and head coach Dylan Muir.

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By Corrine Anderson-Hart IT was 3:45pm on Sunday afternoon and there was anticipation and a feeling of excitement in the air at the start of the Grand Ridge Rail Trail. A total 110 people and 15 volunteers all dressed in many different vibrant colours and all sorts of active wear ready to start the trial run for the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun. Some runners proudly wore their parkrun shirts that they received for completing 25, 50 and 100 runs or for volunteering. This was inspiring to me.

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Section 3: runner up Brodie Hart congratulated Poowong tournament winner Livinia Mandemaker.

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Section 2: Sterling Holman was the winner and Charlie Hall was the runner up in the Poowong tournament.

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on as they had their music and ear phones on to keep them motivated. All ages and fitness levels were represented. I was happy to catch up with a young mum who used to babysit my boys and she was pushing her pram with her two children: a toddler and a three month old who may have been the youngest on the course; a massive effort on her behalf. The vibe on the trail was positive throughout with high fives as runners on their way back passed those further back and gave words of encouragement. I notice some runners were motivated and ran the course twice: something to aspire to. See everyone at next week’s trial (Sunday, April 7, at 10am) and the official launch (Saturday, April 27, 7:45am).

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Kate Lew Tom, Gippsland parkrun ambassador, acknowledged the traditional owners of the land and introduced the run directors Stacey Harriage, Jessie Holland, Katrina Palmer and Jodi Pincini who have put a lot of work into getting this event up and running. Many volunteers were on hand to help make today’s event so successful. Kate also thanked the founding donors of the event the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation and the Mirboo North and District Community Bank. Everyone eagerly awaited the starting siren; some surging ahead at a quicker pace while others jogged or walked at their own pace. The beauty was that as this was the first time many of us participated in a parkrun we can all legitimately say we achieved a personal best. Along the course some had their groove and their jam

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By Wendy Vitols A SMALL, committed, and shivering group of runners/walkers/shufflers met at the start line for the Koonwarra parkrun. I’m sure I wasn’t the only parkrunner who laid in bed once the alarm went off and contemplated whether I should brave the weather or not. Ultimately, I’m glad I did; the rain held off, almost magically, for the duration of the event. This was my first time volunteering for parkun and I enjoyed every moment, looking at the event in terms of what I could include in the run report. If you’re ever wondering if you should volunteer, I suggest you should, as I was made to feel welcomed and supported. Thank you so much to those who also volunteered in the chilly weather – and, most impressively, everyone volunteered with a smile. There were half a dozen personal best set in this event; congratulations everyone, with special note made of our first two runners back, who both set personal best. This week 51 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom three were first timers and 11 recorded new personal bests. Representatives of four different clubs took part. The event was made possible by eight volunteers: Lynette McCarthy, Brooke Jones, Wendy Vitols, Helen Lughetto, Keren Hannon, Harvey Anthony, Kellie Hamilton and Joy Morrison. The full results and a complete event history can be found on the Koonwarra parkrun results page.

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Sharks reflect on top season LEONGATHA Amateur Swimming Club held its annual presentation night on Sunday, March 17, following the South Gippsland Swimming Association Championship Day. Sharks continued their celebration after winning the SGSA shield six years running. Present to enjoy the victory were life members Murray Leitch, Alan Beasley and Rosemary Beasley. Together with head coach Dylan Muir, Lorri McKenzie, Sarah Harris and Hayley Wight trophies were awarded. The 2018/2019 Sharks season saw 69 swimmers participate in six carnivals throughout the South Gippsland region, an increase from last year. Joining the Sharks family were swimmers ranging between six years to 47 years of age. From the 69 swimmers 23 of these raced in every event at every carnival, an award renowned to the Sharks Swimming Club. Special recognition went to Tom Collin (club captain) and Skye Munro for achieving this award for five consecutive years. Other winners throughout the evening were Nicolette Wight (Murray Leitch Trohy) and the Bolge Family (Family Shield).

U14 boys: Xavier Bolge (age champion) and Owen Jones (runner up) had a top season. They are pictured with coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Alan Beasley and head coach Dylan Muir.

Imperials congratulate young cricketers THE Imperials Cricket Club recently held its junior presentation night with a great crowd in attendance to finish off a great season. Award winners on the night were: U12 Most Improved: Sam Holt. U12 Coaches Award: Josh Gale. U14 Batting Award: Zac Bright. U14 Bowling Award: Maya Williams. U14 Cricketer of the Year: Aydan Williams. U14 Best team Player: Jeffrin Mathews.

What a team: Max Howard, Jacob Smith, Zac Bright, Jade McLennan, Maya Williams, Troy Williams (coach), Jeffrin Mathews, front from left, Tyson Delbridge, Eli Pitts, Finn Dunn, Noah McLennan, Aydan Williams and Luke Murphy made up this season’s U14 Imperials/MDU cricket team.

U9 boys: Blake Sherar (age champion) and Mason Anderson (runner up) received awards U8 girls: life member Murray Leitch confrom coach Lorri McKenzie, life member gratulated Arya O’Malley, Jessica Pedlow Murray Leitch and head coach Dylan Muir. (age champ) and Ella Anderson (runner up).

U8 boys: coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Murray Leitch and head coach Dylan Muir were pictured with Hugh Chalmers (age champ) and Oliver Bolge (runner up).

U11 girls: Rahni Matheson (age champion) and Erin Dell (runner up) shared a great season. They are pictured with coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Murray Leitch and head coach Dylan Muir.

U10 girls: Rose Bowler, Tallarah Murdoch, Neka McKenzie (runner up), Georgia Hutchinson (age champion), Anna Hutchinson and Leticia Prosser were congratulated by coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Murray Leitch and head coach Dylan Muir.

U12 boys: Billy Boyd, Thomas McKenzie (age champion) and Isaac Bolge (runner up) received their awards from coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Alan Beasley and head coach Dylan Muir.

U16 girls: Louisa Campbell (age champion) and Zara McKenzie (runner up) were congratulated by coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Alan Beasley and head coach Dylan Muir.

U9 girls: Sienna Hunt (age champion), Tayah Matheson (runner up) and Kiarnah Kranen were presented with trophies and certificates by coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Murray Leitch and head coach Dylan Muir. U16 boys: Jack Allen (age champion), Tom Collins (runner up) and Josh Wight were pictured with coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Alan Beasley and head coach Dylan Muir.

right, U11 boys: Anouar Cunningham, Aidan Treacy, Josh Hunt, Hugh Munro (age champion) and Zac Sherar (runner up) were praised by coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Alan Beasley and head coach Dylan Muir.

U12 girls: Amy Treacy, Eleanor Pedlow (age champion) and Lydia Giles (runner up) received their certificates from coach Lorri McKenzie, life member Alan Beasley and head coach Dylan Muir.

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thestar.com.au Wonthaggi AT this point in time, there is not a lot to report with the greens being under repair and maintenance for the synthetic greens. Presentation night and dinner will be held on Friday, April 12. The final monthly dinner will be at 6pm. Names are to go on the list ple pplease. ase.

Good result: Tarwin’s John Fedley, Kerry McPherson and Steve McPherson were the runners up at Tarwin Lower’s Wednesday Turkey Triples.

Following the dinner, presentation night will start at 7pm. Let’s all come and support the night and players. The annual general meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 15, at 7pm. All members encouraged to attend.

Works underway: a rare sight was captured recently when a truck was on the grass green before replacing the grass with synthetic.

South Gippsland Bridge Club Third with 48.57 percent were Frank THE club was thrilled to announce Richard Moss and Clive Hope were Arndt and Clive Hope. East/West winners of the Club Championships First with another fine score of 64.58 for 2019 with the wonderful score of percent were the skilled pair of Anne and 75 percent.

Turkey triumph: Wonthaggi’s Peter McBain, Frank Cimino and Aldo Sartori shared the spoils at Tarwin Lower Bowls Club. the season. Tarwin Lower IT was a quiet week at Tarwin Lower Bowls Club. Club matches are progressing towards the finals and Wednesday Turkey Triples was held. Winners were the Wonthaggi team of Aldo Sartori, Peter McBain and Frank Cimino with Tarwin’s team of Steve and Kerry McPherson and John Fedley as runners up. Next Turkey Triples on Wednesday, April 10, will be the final for

Thank you to all who have supported us over the season. Hope to see you later in the year when the weather is better. Annual general meetings are coming up. The men’s is on Friday, April 5, at 3pm, the women’s is on Monday, April 8, at 10am and the club annual general meeting is on Wednesday, April 10, at 7pm. The club hopes to see all members at these important meetings.

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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Triples champs: Alan Easterbrook, Ollie Crouch and Ray McGannon won the Monthly Triples at the Leongatha Bowls Club.

Results for last week: Friday, March 29, at Inverloch – pairs: First with another stunning score was the very talented pair of Dina Drury and Richard Moss with 64.59 percent. Second were Pat West and Faye Rowlands with an excellent 61.26 percent. Third with a very fine 57.70 percent were Julie and Ian Macphee and fourth with 54.67 percent were Anne and Bruce Gibson. Tuesday, March 26, at Tarwin Lower – pairs: North/South First and well ahead of other contenders was the accomplished pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnstone with an excellent 63.93 percent. Second with a sound 58.21 percent were Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron.

Bruce Gibson, featuring in the places for the second time this week. Second with an excellent 55 percent were Marie sands and Ken McKenzie. Third with 51.67 percent was the always steady pair of Viv Westaway and Philip Chapman. Monday, March 25, at Meeniyan – pairs: First with a stunning 65.62 percent were the ever reliable pairs of June Metcalf and Colin Cameron. Second with a very fine score of 64.58 percent were Kathryn Smith and Rachel Brown. Third with another fine showing on 58.33 percent were Neville Chapman and Dirk Jacobs. Please check the club website for coming events.

Kookaburras celebrate THE Over 60’s cricketers (the Kookaburras) concluded their first season with a wind up dinner at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. Twenty four attended. Gary Adams presented each of the Kookaburra players with a momento of the playing season. No trophies were awarded. The Kookaburra season saw seven games played, all in good spirit, with five wins and two losses. All agreed that the season was a success. In addition, an Over 50’s team is likely for next season. Players, wives, sponsors, supporters and the local newspapers were thanked for making the new team a solid success.

Runners up: Ken Lester, Neville Stone and Gary Van Sinderen came in second in the Monthly Triples at the Leongatha Bowls Club. Geelong, Gippsland, West Leongatha LAST Wednesday, 26 teams arrived at the club to compete in the Monthly Triples event. This falloff in representation is attributable to the cooler weather we are experiencing and no doubt the Grey Nomads are gearing up for their northern pilgrimage. The sponsors of the event were the Leongatha Fish and Meat Supply, who generously provided meat packs as prizes to the recipients. The winning team was skipped by Ray McGannon with a final score of four wins and 46 shots up. Ray had Alan Easterbrook as his second and Ollie Crouch as his lead. The runner up team was skipped by Ken Lester with a final score of four wins and 32 shots up. Ken had Gary Van Sanderen as his second and Neville Stone as his lead. The ladies who represented the Strzelecki Region in the Regional Championships at Murray Downs over the weekend did themselves proud by finishing third in their section. Over the three days of competition they played seven games against stiff opposition from Sandbelt, Ovens and Murray, Yarra, Geelong, Gippsland, West Coast and Metro West regions to record four wins, two losses and one draw. The ladder was as follows; Sandbelt, Ovens and Murray, Strzelecki, Yarra,

Coast and Metro West. The bowlers from Leongatha Bowls Club who were part of the side of 12 bowlers were Liz Beale, Jenny Miller, Trish McCormick and Marj Pearson, and were well supported by the other eight bowlers from the other clubs encompassed within the Strzelecki Region. It is anticipated that the Leongatha girls will have tales to tell after being away for four days. The Bowls Vic website has information on the event available which may be of interest to the bowling fraternity. Club members are reminded that the annual general meeting is just around the corner and nominations for the various admin positions are required before April 4. Please give the matter some thought and if you have a desire to become involved in the administration of the club, a nomination from you would be most welcome. Similarly, the South Gippsland Division and the Strzelecki Region are calling out for future administrators and if you are interested throw your hat in the ring. As a past member of the West Gippsland Division and the Strzelecki Region Boards, that is where you learn of the nuts & bolts of the whole bowls organisation. Don’t leave the responsibility of governance to a mere few.

Congratulations: Leongatha Primary School principal Dot Coghlan was pictured with house athletics age group champions Priya Nelson, Tej Gaddam, Louis Read, Lacy Fennell, Dot Coughlan (Principal), Angus Livingstone, Shari Harris, Fletcher McLennan and Melissa Diggerman. Wightman was the winning house for 2019. Fish Creek SUMMER Triples, held on Thursday, March 28, was as usual a great day. The weather was perfect and all who attended appeared to have had a good time. The overall winners for the day were Dino, Lucy and Sebastian, with Phil, Kevin and Graham as runners up.

Best last game was awarded to The Spooner Brother and Joe. President Ray Barham presented Jeff Pendergast with a gift to say thank you for being the umpire for the entire season. For the diary: Presentation night is to be held on casserole night on May 3. The annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 7pm,

to be held at the clubrooms. Lindsay Anne and Tony Williams Day will be held on April 7, starting at 9.30am. Dress in uniform and the day will be a catered lunch. This is always a great day and anyone who would like to join is encouraged to book a spot, with Tim McLean (0419 540 901) as soon as possible.

Great effort: Phil, Kevin and Graham Triples winners: Dino, Lucy and Sebaswere runners up in the Summer Triples at tian won the Summer Triples at Fish Creek Fish Creek Bowls Club. Bowls Club.

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Team work: winners of the mufti social bowls at Inverloch on Thursday were Bruce Corrigan, Jill Bateman, Carol Hughes (skip) and Pud Kee. 24°C and a northwesterly Nominations close on catered and after the main Inverloch BENDIGO Bank proudly sponsored the annual Inverloch Invitation Day. There were two games of 14 ends to be played. The day started with a Ditch to Ditch with J. Bolch from Yinnar and J. McKenzie from Lang Lang taking the prize on each green. Before too long, it was back out onto the greens for the second game. This time the weather won with the last game being cut short when the heavens opened. All came in for a lovely afternoon tea. The raffle was drawn with many excited ticket holders. Thanks to all members who donated the prizes. The Best overall game was won by a team from Montmorency – M. Wilson, Shirley Crapper, Glenda Swan and Jacqueline Ward. The tournament committee could not separate the runners up, so it was equal winning to each team representing San Remo and Inverloch. Congratulations to Anne Tschiderer, Lois Luby, Paddy Francis and Carol Hoffman and Sandra Read, Bep Hyslop, Liz Beale and Robyn Dennis. The winners of the day were Joyce Hyslop, Lyn Bloomfield, Dianne Hilsley and Kathy Smiles from Traralgon RSL. Thank you again Bendigo Bank for your continued sponsorship of this event. This was also the last tournament organised by long serving tournament secretary Ivy Sheppard. Well done, Ivy for the many years of sourcing teams, waiting in hope they all turn up and being the reason for successfully run tournaments. Forty people attended last Thursday’s mufti social bowls because of two reasons, firstly, the weather, a beautiful autumn day, not a cloud in the sky and around

breeze and, secondly, the works being undertaken at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club. Several bowlers from Wonthaggi, as well as San Remo and Tarwin Lower joined us and it was terrific to have them here. A Fours match was

Hamish Beecroft: was the season 20182019 Men’s Singles Champion at Inverloch Bowls Club. arranged over two games each of 12 ends. At the end of the day, the scorecards revealed that some teams did it easy while others struggled. One team had a win and a draw, while four other teams came in with a win and a loss. There were only two teams that won both of their games with the runners up title and today’s hard luck story, with two wins and 31 points, going to Brian Hensley (skip), Doug Archer, Ron Lawson and Edith Perrett. The winners, also with two wins but with 32 points, were Carol Hughes (skip), Bruce Corrigan, Jill Bateman and Pud Kee. The lucky draw went to Marg Griffin, Martin Hannaford, Pam Wintrup (Wonthaggi), Pam Lawson, Ron Lawson, Jack Miller, Gavin Blew and Joyce Arnold. Nominations are now open for four directors for the following positions two directors, secretary and treasurer. These positions are a two year appointment.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, March 27

IT was an enjoyable night of bowling at Buffalo where two games of the 10 ends were played using six bowls. In the first game Toni Heldens, Mary Tumino won six of the 10 ends to win and score. Charlie Tumino, Illene Tiziani, Stephen Suckling 12-6. On the other mat Peter Tiziani, Danah Suckling, bowled steadily and won over Bill Wolswinkel, Carolyn Benso,

Friday, April 26, at 5pm. Voting, if required, will take place at the annual general meeting on May 1. Nominations are also open for midweek and Saturday Pennant Selectors. Nominations close on Friday, April 19, at 5pm. Voting, if required, will take place during the week starting April 22. Dates and times are to be advised. Nominations are now open for match committee. Results will be announced at the annual general meeting. The club’s annual “Bowl-Over Cancer” day is to be held on Thursday, April 11, from 12:30pm. There will be a trading table and items for sale on the table would be most welcomed. All members and guests are invited to attend and support the club’s chosen charity, the Cancer Council of Victoria. The Club Championship Presentation evening was held on Sunday, March 31, where about 60 people

Janis Parks: was named Inverloch Bowls Club’s season 2018-2019 Ladies Singles Champion. attended to congratulate and celebrate with the winners on the championships. Club president Ron Burge welcomed everybody and paid tribute to those that were successful and to urge all others to continue to strive for the ultimate goal. The event was fully

Gary Stirling 9-6. In the second game after the lead changing several times Charlie, Illene and Stephen hung on to beat Bill, Carolyn and Gary 12-11. Mat 3 was not a close game with Toni and Mary bowling well to beat Peter and Danah 12-5. The nights winners were Toni, mary (WW) 13 ends, second Chalie, Illene, Stephen (LW) 10 ends, third Peter, Danah (WL) 9 ends, fourth Bill, Carolyn and Gary (LL) 8 ends. Lucky tickets: Cheesecake Illene, Handcream Carolyn,

meal the presentations were awarded. Winners were; Ladies’ Champion Janis Parks with runner up Val Davis; Men’s Champion Hamish Beecroft with runner up Ron Burge; Men’s Minor Champion Paul Davis with runner up Bruce Corrigan; Ladies Minor Champion Val Davis with runner up Judy Moule; Ladies Pairs winners Anne Tschiderer and Lois Luby with runners up Janis Parks and Carol Waters; Men’s Pairs winners Kevin Beecroft and son Hamish Beecroft with runners up Ross Gabb and Chas Buccilli; Men’s 100 Up winner Wayne Parks with runner up Paul Davis; the Ladies 100 Up winner was Janis Parks with runner up Lorraine Dowson; the Mixed Pairs winners were Mick Coram and Anne Tschiderer with runners up John and Pam Sutcliffe. The entertainment for the evening was provided by Rob Foenden with his 60’s and 70’s music. Friday, April 12, is the next scheduled club dinner evening which will feature a two course meal supplemented by Jack’s Mailbag and the biggest spinning wheel that you’ve ever seen. Last Friday’s meal night saw Reg Varty step up and trying to fill Neil Everitt’s shoes while he was away and by all accounts did a reasonable job, Jack only having to bring him into line a couple of times. Neil will be back on deck at the next diner evening. The next membership draw will be next Friday, April 5. As the jackpot went off at the last draw, the prize reverts to the basic $50. The wine and Jack’s envelope will still be available, but as usual, you need to be in the clubhouse to take away the goodies.

Eggs Gary, Biscuits Bill and Rod, Twisities Charlie, Notepad Toni, Lollies Stephen, Apples Danah. Rod watched the bowling and joined us for supper when everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Carolyn. A special cake and flowers for Carolyn, thanks Illene and Toni. Buffalo will be holding their opening night on Wednesday April 10. Names of people wishing to bowl to Toni 5663 6224 or Carolyn 5663 6270 by Tuesday April 9 please. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm, Buffalo Hall. All Welcome.

First fill: Mirboo North’s Andy and Ann Runners up: Korumburra’s Jim and Anne Plowman were the winners of Married Lye came in second at Meeniyan Bowls Club’s Married Couples Day. Couples Day at Meeniyan Bowls Club.

Churchill’s best: Chris and Diane Thomas Good bowling: Dale and Robyn Scott of were the second fill winners at Meeniyan Meeniyan were second fill runners up at Bowls Club’s Married Couples Day. Meeniyan’s Married Couples Day. Meeniyan FIRSTLY, congratulations to Lyn Bloch and Annie Maruzza who were runners up in the recent South Gippsland Bowls Division Ladies Pairs. Going in to the final end, pairs were drawn with Fish Creek scoring two shots and taking the title. Sunday, March 31, was

the Married Couples Day which was postponed from February 3. Fortunately the rain had little effect on the day with two fills of 16 teams enjoying the competition. The sponsor for the day was Evans Petroleum. Winners of the first fill were Andy and Ann Plowman( Mirboo North)

with Jim and Anne Lye (Korumburra) runners up. Second fill winners were Chris and Diane Thomas (Churchill) with locals Dale and Robyn Scott runners up Thanks to Robyn and Barbara Scott for the sponges and to Wes and Keith for rescheduling the day.

The final events for the summer season are Monthly Triples on Thursday, April 4, and Married Couples/Odd Bods Day on Tuesday, April 9, with two fills. A list is up for catering purposes with Presentation Night on April 25 (Anzac Day) for 6.30 pm. Upshot 2.

Terrific: Jim Noonan, Denis Talbot (s), Bev Elliott and Sue Wright were the one Second spot: Charlie Wright (s), Bob Glogame winners at midweek bowls. goski and Charles Farquhar were runners did become a lot warmer South Gippsland the last four ends was quite up at midweek bowls. Midweek Bowls ON Thursday, March 28, midweek bowls was played at Corinella with 39 bowlers. Winners were David Smith (s), Rick Spargo, Margaret McConville and Reg Excell. Runners up were Charlie Wright (s), Bob Glogoski and Charles Farquhar. The one game winners were Dennis Talbot (s), Bev Elliott, Sue Wright and Jim Noonan. The first 12 ends there was a slight breeze which made it very pleasant as the day wore on the sun

Mardan MARDAN had nine players this week so it was decided to play three games of eight end using two mats and six bowls. There were some teams with only two players and others with three players. Bert Bright and Ian Hasty were the runners up with two wins and a loss.

warm we were all glad to finish the game and have some cold refreshments. Happy to say, there were no casualties from the heat. Members from Corinella joined also, which made for a great fun day. Thank you to Sue Wright in the kitchen and Phil Wright in the bar. A special thank you to Bev Elliott for her selection of home baked slices for our morning tea. Next week midweek will be played at San Remo, 10am at venue for

The winning team skipped by Jeanette Grady had three wins easily taking out the competition for the evening over the ever competitive Ian Hasty. John McColl lead and president Denyse Menzies played second. The Mardan club would like to extend an invitation to any member of the public

Midweek winners: Rick Spargo, Margaret McConville, Reg Excell and David Smith (s) shared a win in Corinella. a 10.30am start. For more information or to register call Peter on 5678 5974. to come along on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm for the start of play at 7.30pm at the Mardan Public Hall. Carpet bowls is a very cheap activity with the Mardan club’s Joining fee of just $25 for the season and nightly fees of $5 for the gents and $2 and a plate for the ladies. The evenings do not run

Come and join in for a great day of bowls and good company. All welcome. late usually ending around 11pm so that members are tucked up in bed by 11.30pm so it would suit people who are still in the workforce as well as the more usual retired community. That’s all for this week, maybe the clib will see some prospective players next week. RG.

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SPORT | GOLF Foster THE week started off with a wash out on Tuesday. On Wednesday, with the weather on the improve, there was a good field of ladies to take to the course and play for the belated March Monthly Medal. Barb Warren held on for the win. On Saturday, the men were in the hands of Mother Nature. Those that persevered and waited for the rain to blow through had an enjoyable game of golf. Tony Vanin and Shane Corrie took out the A and B Grade respectively. Tuesday, March 26: Stableford. Rained off. Wednesday, March 27: Stroke Medal Day –Sheron Cripps Trophy. Medal: B. Warren. A Grade: B. Warren (11) 73. B Grade: B. Fuller (34) 74. A Scr: B. Warren 84. B Scr: M. Barham 106. Putting: B. Warren 26. DTL: T. Prue (27) 76, V. Gow(37) 76 and M. Barham (29) 77. NTP: sixth B. Warren and17th: V. Gow. Nine hole: B. Curram 35 net. Thursday, March 28: Stableford. Winner: J. Stone (21) 35c/b. NTP: fourth R. Forte and 17th K. Witheridge. DTL: J. Mathers (20) 35 and R. Forte (17) 35. Friday, March 29: Chook Run. Winner: G. Clavarino (23) 19c/b. NTP: fourth O. Kindellan and sixth L. McKenzie. DTL: L. McKenzie (9) 19 and S. Venna (35) 18. Pitch and Putt Par Three: Winner: H. Fulton. Saturday, March 30: Stableford –Peter Dight Trophy. A Grade: T. Vanin (7) 38. B Grade: S. Corrie (20) 38. DTL: P. Dight (10) 37 and C. Pulham (19) 37. NTP: fourth N. Thompson, sixth C. Pulham, 13th A. Naylor, 15th S. Canning and 17th T. Vanin. Nine hole: C. Pulham (19) 21. Pennant results: Division 2 – round three: Korumburra 7 defeated Foster 0. Division 4 –round three: Foster 5 defeated Korumburra 2.

Leongatha SATURDAY was the Vern Pease Four Person Ambrose event with the team of Rod and Neryl Hopcraft, Andrew Westaway and Kevin Castwood taking the honours with a great score of nett 55.6. This was three strokes clear of runners up Alan and Panu Kuhne, Frank Gill and Wendy-Anne Parker who finished with net 58.5. Nearest the Pins were Liz Hodge on the 14th hole and Ian Watson who was with-in a meter on the 16th. Tuesday, March 26, was a wet, cold and windy day and only a small field braved the conditions with Garry Rotteveel doing best with 38 points. Balls were awarded Jon Smith, John McLennan, Bob Smith, Wayne Keen, Peter Waters, Antony Gedye, Hans Hoefler and Fred Debono.

NTPs were Jon Smith on the 14th hole and Antony Gedye on the 16th. Thursday’s field of 76 golfers played for a trophy designed, built and donated by life member Col Sperling. Many thanks to Col for his much sought after creations. Aside from the scores, today’s highlight was the return of Ian Murchie after a long break from golf whilst he successfully fought off a serious health issue. It was great to see Ian back on the course and we look forward to announcing him as a winner very soon. Gary McGrath continued his great form to take the Overall and C Grade events with 38 points. Col Martin took the A Grade honours with 36 points and Paul Luck had a win in B Grade also with 36 points. Balls were awarded to Bob Smith, Doug Clemann, Ken Smirk, Winton Knop, Fred Debono, Garry Friend, Gordon Morrison, Anna de Bondt, Peter Hobson, Mick Oliver, Jim Arnott, Jon Smith, Brian Wall, Greg Ellt, Bruce Cathie, Ian Watson, Marilyn Williams and Neale Gillin. Nearest the pins were Doug Clemann on the 14th hole and Geoff Maher on the 16th whilst Nick Shaw received 12 balls for a great eagle two on the par four third hole. In the 2019 Esplanade Hotel Super League there was some great scoring by several teams and individuals during this round, but none better than the Wombats who blitzed their opponents and the competition by posting an amazing team score of 164. Both Marea Maher and Neale Gillin scored 42 points each with Marea winning the Esplanade Voucher in a countback from Neale. Garry Friend and Gary McGrath chimed in with a lazy 40 points each. The team score of 164 points by the Wombats represents the highest score posted by a team in a single round in the 5-year history of the Super League, smashing the previous best of 154 by 10 shots. After round four, the finals race looks to be a closely-fought affair, with at least five teams well in the hunt for a finals berth. At this stage, the Possums and Kangaroos are leading the way with the Rosellas and Wombats making up the four.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, March 26: Winner: Peter Wilson 36 points. Runner up: Rob Gourlay 35 points. Best nine: Peter Riddle 21 points. NTPs: second Peter Riddle, eighth Peter Riddle, 11th Rob Gourlay and 14th Brian Erving. Thursday, March 28: Winner: Col Stewart 43 points. Runner up: Phil Johnston 37 points. Best Nine: Col Stewart 23 points. NTPs: second Phil Johnston and 11th Neil Williams. Saturday was a 4BBB Par event with Neil Park and Brian Erving winning with +10 Runner up was Lloyd Hemphill and Bob McGeary +6.

thestar.com.au NTPs were Phil Hutchison on second and 14th Neil Park. Pro Pin on the 11th was Peter Riddle. The members’ draw went off with Phil Hutchison very happy to take the cash.

Meeniyan ladies THIS week in fine weather and on a well presented course, the ladies played their matches for the first round of the Poletti 4BBB Knockout. The winners of their round were Dot Christie and Nancye Hammet, Irene Holm and Faye LePage, and Sheila Constantine and Susan Straw. These pairs now progress to the next round of matches which can be played whenever possible in the coming months. Those not involved with matches played a round of Stableford. Next week is Medal Day (Stroke and putting), Lorraine Eddy Knockout Qualifying Round and second round of the Silver Spoon. It will be a very busy day. Trophy donor is Tanya Thorson.

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W E D N E S D AY results: Competition: Stableford. Sponsor: Rhonda Evans. Date: March 27. Day winner: Dot Kidd 34. DTLs: Sue Traill 34. Nine hole winner: Jan Taylor 11. NTP: Sixth: Jan Taylor. 13th: Sue Traill. Thursday results: Competition: Stableford. Date: March 28. Day winner: Greg Sanders (14) 41. B Grade winner: Brian Clarke (26) 35. DTLs: Neil Whitelaw (14) 40, Maree Thompson (15) 39, Terry Bradshaw (9) 38 and Noel Baker (21) 38. NTP: Sixth: Steve Beitz. Saturday results: Competition: Japara Healthcare 36 hole 4BBB Championships. Date: March 23 and 30. Overall winners: Dave and Ethan Woodall 102. Winners day one: Mal Payne and Joe Kus 45. Winners day two: Rob Clarke and Russell Pentland 45. DTLs day one: Rod Jenkins and Charlie Le Page 44, Tom and Neil Whitelaw 44, Joe Smeriglio and Sashi Nair 44, and John and Paul Woodall 44. DTLs day two: Mark Hales and Nick Whichello 45, John and Paul Woodall 43, Nigel Bracecamp and Ray Hoskins 39, and Josh Robbins and Ray Matthews 38. Day one: Second shot NTP first hole: Paul Woodall. NTP: Fourth: Nick Whichello. Sixth: John Woodall. 13th: Charlie Le Page. 16th: Mal Payne. Day two: Second shot NTP first hole: Rob Clark. NTP: Fourth: Rob Clark. Sixth: Mal Payne. 13th: Jim Kidd. 16th: Richie Taylor.

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PENNANT results – March 31. Division 1 at Lang Lang Golf Club: Lang Lang 4 defeated Phillip Island 3; Leongatha bye.

Ladder Lang Lang .......2–8 (51.55%) Phillip Island ...1–10 (48.96%) Leongatha ........0–3 (50.00%)

Division 2 at Lang Lang Golf Club: Korumburra 7 defeated Foster 0; Meeniyan 4 defeated Woorayl 3.

Ladder Meeniyan .........3–14 Korumburra .....2–14 Woorayl ...........1–11 Foster ...............0–3

(52.35%) (59.19%) (52.59%) (35.03%)

Division 3 at Wonthaggi Golf Club: Leongatha 6 defeated Lang Lang 1; Woorayl 5 defeated Meeniyan 2.

Ladder Leongatha ........2–13 Lang Lang .......2–11 Woorayl ...........1–10 Meeniyan .........1–8

(53.14%) (53.37%) (46.97%) (46.36%)

Division 4 at Wonthaggi Golf Club: Wonthaggi 5 defeated Phillip Island 2; Foster 5 def Korumburra 2.

Ladder Foster ...............3–16 Wonthaggi .......2–11 Phillip Island ...1–11 Korumburra .....0–4

(53.87%) (52.58%) (50.90%) (42.24%)

Division 5 at Leongatha Golf Club: Leongatha 4 defeated Welshpool 3; Lang Lang 4 defeated Phillip Island 3.

Ladder Leongatha ........3–14 Welshpool ........1–12 Phillip Island ...1–9 Lang Lang .......1–7

(55.59%) (50.62%) (50.47%) (43.37%)

Division 6 at Leongatha Golf Club: Korumburra 4 defeated Wonthaggi 3; Woorayl 5 defeated Aussie Golf 2.

Korumburra ladies THE weather was ideal for the 24 golfers who played in the Four Ball event last Wednesday. Lee Clements (11) and Tina Prosser (44) had a great score of 44 points to win the event. Runners up were Betty Thomson (36) and Heather Grist (21), with 42 points. NTPs went to Marg Clasby on the first and Barb Walker on the 10th green. Next Wednesday, April 3, is a Stroke event for the Monthly Medal, with golfers asked to arrive between 9.15am and 9.30 am or by prior arrangement if planning to play earlier. Sixty women from across the state competed in the Moulton Memorial Bowl on Friday. The fairways were in need of rain but the greens and surrounds were in great condition. After the strong wind last Monday, golfers are grateful to our grounds staff and volunteers who worked hard to clear much of the debris. The club extends a big thank you to Margie Moulton-Ware and Kath Davidson (nee Moulton) who sponsored this special event in memory of their parents Ted and Sheila Moulton. Margie was able to play in the event with her Wodonga team but unfortunately Kath was unable to attend this year and sent her apologies. The club appreciates their generous support and continued interest in the Korumburra Golf Club. Ladies’ president Beryl Brown thanked the many people who helped in countless ways, as well as all the participants who

Well done: winners of the 4BBB event at Korumburra last Wednesday were Tina Prosser and Lee Clements and runners up were Betty Thomson and Heather Grist. travelled from far and wide, culminating in a very successful day. As all clubs are aware, a great deal of planning and work go into these days and golfers are fortunate to have members who provide their time and expertise and fellow golfers who travel to support the events. Ladies’ captain Lee Clements announced the winners of the various categories and Margie Moulton-Ware presented the lovely trophies to them. This year saw a change of format with a Four Ball game and two teams from each club were paired to give a total score. Well done to the 2019 Moulton Memorial Bowl winners, Wonthaggi No 2 team; Dot Garry, Leonie Bentick, Anne Walker and Jan Beaumont, with a combined score of 86 points. Congratulations to Heather Sullivan and Elly Berryman from Woorayl who won A Grade with 46 points and Julie Hislop and Tina Prosser from Korumburra, who were the B Grade winners with 47 points. NTP winners were first Dawn Smith (Wodonga),

seventh Faye Quilford (Leongatha), 10th Julie King (Morwell) and 13th Rhonda Boyd (Phillip Island). BDLs went to Trish Owen/Maxine Eabry (Leongatha), 45 points, Marg Harper/Chris Rickard (Korumburra) 44 points, Wendy Parker /Chris Lay (Leongatha) 43 points, Irene Holm/Susan Straw (Meeniyan) 43 points and Julie King/Mary Morgan (Morwell) 43 points. Well done to the Section 2 Pennant side with a close 3/2 win, playing Meeniyan at Meeniyan. After a bye in round one, Section 3 had a 1 ½ /3 ½ loss to Foster at Leongatha. Well done to Sherrin Solly, who played in her first pennant match. On Monday, Section 2 plays Phillip Island at Leongatha and Section 3 plays Wonthaggi at Foster. Last Thursday, the weather was idyllic for the final night of Twilight golf. The winners for the seven holes were Trudy and Don Olden, with 20 points, with a Joker hole allowing some bonus points. Runners up were Barb Walker and David Enbom 19 points on a c/b with Lyn

and Allan Perks. NTPs went to Carol Stiff on the 10th and Doc Dixon on the seventh. Much appreciation goes to the main organisers David and Viv Enbom and all those who assisted with supplying the delicious food and helping before and after dinner. Thank you to Steve Osboldstone and Kevin Dixon who have helped in the bar each week and Bob and Carol Stiff for compiling the results. The social committee acknowledges the support of the many participants who come along and make the evening so enjoyable and we look forward to this social competition resuming in November. The social committee is holding a dinner auction on Saturday, May 11, at 6 pm, comprising of a three course meal for $35. As a meal is being organised, there will be a limit to the number of seats available. This is an ideal way to have a social evening and support the club. Please phone David on 0408 515 622 to book your spot.

Ladder Wooray ............l2–14 (53.68%) Aussie Golf......2–12 (50.60%) Korumburra .....2–10 (48.65%) Wonthaggi .......0–6 (47.00%)

Good result: the Moulton Memorial Bowl Grade winners were Tina Prosser and Julie Hislop from Korumburra (B Grade) and Heather Sullivan and Elly Berryman (A Grade). They are with Margie MoultonWare who sponsored the special day. Leongatha ladies THIS week, 41 players contested the second annual Ann Debenham Stableford Board Event sponsored by the Debenham Family in which all three grade winners are honoured at the club presentation night. For many years, Noreen Williams has sponsored the daily event and supplied the raffle also, which goes towards funds raised by our annual stall in aid of the Cancer Council. Approximately $600 was raised this year. A big thank you goes to both sponsors. A Grade winner was Toni West (12) 35 points, B Grade Marianne Leaver (28) 33 points and C Grade was won by Noreen Williams (34) 30c/b. Congratulations all on winning a board event.

DTL balls went to Pat Pease 33 points, Coral Gray, Julie Howard 32 points, Kerry Hogan, Maxine Eabry 31 points, Dot Stubbs, Barb Miller 30 points, Helen MacKenzie, Rebecca Thomas, Melina Willder 29 points, Trish Owen, Ashleigh Hutton, Loris Clark 28points and Debbie Miller 27 points c/b. NTP on 14th was Rebecca Thomas and 16th Helen MacKenzie. Second shot 14th was Karen Murchie and 16th Elizabeth Seebeck. Five ladies played the nine holes stableford with Lynda Bassett winning with (32) 15 points and Robin Smith runner up on 14 points. Saturday’s event was the Vern Pease Ambrose Board Event, the results of which are in the men’s report.

Wonthaggi winners: this team from Wonthaggi won Korumburra’s Moulton Memorial Bowl; Dot Garry, Leonie Bentick, Anne Walker and Jan Beaumont are pictured with Margie Moulton-Ware, who sponsored the event.

Top results: the winners of the Ann Debenham Stableford Board Event were Marianne Leaver in B Grade, Noreen Williams in C Grade and Toni West in A Grade.

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Good golfing: the daily winners were Jan Beaumont and Marg Johnson at Wonthaggi Golf Club. Wonthaggi ladies points. THE daily event was the 4BBB Stableford event at club level for the Royal Women’s Hospital fundraising day. Two pairs qualify to play in the district playoff later in the year to be played at Woorayl golf club in June. There were some great scores returned by many pairs but the best score on the day was the one of Jan Beaumont (19) and Marg Johnson (11) with a solid 43

The runner up was another good team of Geraldine Prentice (22) and Patsy Britt (41) with 41 points. NTP on second was Anne Walker, eighth Catherine Bolding and 17th Judy Berry. All the teams that received BDL all were on 40 points. These were C. Sartori and D. VanVeenendaal, J. Berry and M. Ryan, S. Piasente and A. Poulton, and P. Russell and I. Walsh.

Day winners: winners of the daily 4BBB were Jenny Riseley and Pauline Lancaster at Woorayl Golf Club. Riseley, were Jenny Woorayl ladies A MASSIVE big thank you to the wonderful volunteers who worked tirelessly to clean up the big mess at the golf club after Monday’s massive wind. Thanks to them, club members had a clean swept course and a perfect day weather wise for the final round of the Di and John O’Connor 4BBB Stableford. The winners of the board event were Di O’Connor and Sharyn Rayson. The winners of the day’s event, which was sponsored by Jenny

Riseley and Pauline Lancaster with 40 points. BDL went to Fay Maynard and Lois Young with 38 points, and Sharyn Rayson and Dianne O’Connor also with 38 points. NTP on eighth went to Ann Poole, 11th Sharyn Rayson and 17th Ann Poole. Thank you Jenny Riseley for the beautiful “Gralynne Gold” honey from your bees for nearest the pin prizes; the winners were very happy. Next week is the Monthly Medal.

Stunning scores: winners of the third and final round of the D. and J. O’Connor board event were Sharyn Rayson and Dianne O’Connor at the Woorayl Golf Club.

WITH recordd numbers, impressive accolades and exciting plans for the future, there is no doubt 2018/19 was a successful season for the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club. The club’s membership rocketed from 580 to 633 and 211 Nippers took part in the junior program, up from 187 last season. “We had a fabulous season in terms of our membership, competition results, fundraising and community engagement,” president Craig Watson said. “Most importantly, there were no tragedies on our beaches. We had a few rescues over the summer, but our lifesavers handled those situations extremely well.” A triple rescue took place on New Year’ Day, which saw four young patrollers instrumental in saving lives. “It was a pretty serious rescue and the patrollers acted amazingly. Their response resulted in a highly successful rescue,” Mr Watson said. In fact, the response earned the club Rescue of the Month for January. Rescue of the Month is judged on how well lifesavers follow guidelines, rather than the outcome of the rescue. Mr Watson said the club had also used the season to become better

Congratulations: Ric Mitchell celebrated his 50th year of lifesaving with Travis Rowden. aligned with the growing community. “We have been working with schools and community groups to try to get more people involved with water safety. We are seeing our highest level of involvement ever,” Mr Watson said. “We also worked with Interchange Gippsland. As a partnership, we ran a program to help participants learn water safety skills and try water based activities in a safe environment.” Mr Watson said he was extremely proud of what the club has become. “Without a doubt, this has been the best season the club has experienced. The culture and the feeling around the club have been fantastic,” he said. “We have a strategic plan in place to help us set and achieve small goals into the future. These goals include in-

creasing our membership and I think that will go well due to our ongoing building development project.” The club has been in discussions with three levels of government and stakeholders to bring its facilities up to standard. The club is lookingg to be included in the nextt budget cycle to go aheadd with building plans. Next on the club’ss agenda is the presenta-tion day to be held on thee Easter weekend. On the day, the clubb will recognise the as-tounding achievementss of its members. In particular, thee club will congratulatee Ric Mitchell, who volunteered his 50th year to lifesaving in 2019. Mr Mitchell was acknowledged for his achievements on a national level.

above, Wonderful program: the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club had a record number of Nippers during the 2018/19 season. Pictured are the U12 Nippers with the new banner donated by the Bald Hills Wind Farm. right, Public service: lifesavers Kieran Randall and Harry Watson handed out water safety brochures to the beachgoers in Venus Bay recently.

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Close contests in road racing

Great achievement: the C Grade winner was Brian Wilson, B Grade winner and Monthly Medallist was Geoff McKinnon and the A Grade winner was Ash Turner at the Woorayl Golf Club. Balls down the line Woorayl THE March Monthly Medal was played in South Gippsland’s four seasons in one day weather; some groups made it through in only light showers, others got soaked. The sponsors for Saturday were Hartley Wells Furniture and Betta Electrical – the club thanks them very much for their generous and continued support. The golf scores reflected the weather with only one golfer breaking 70 net; the medal and pots go to B Grade winner Geoff McKinnon with 69 net. C Grade winner with 70 net was Brian Wilson and with 70 net was A Grade winner on a count back from Craig Gourlay, Ash Turner.

went to C. Gourlay 70, T. Walters, I. Balfour, B. Hogan and C. Hall 72, G. Calder, K. Riseley 73 and last on 74 was J. Howard. There were two eagles scoured on the 11th – Trent Walters and Craig Gourlay – well done, six golf balls each. Nearest the pin on the eighth was I. Balfour and 17th K. Riseley. Raffle was won by G. Funnell syndicate and the least putts for the day with 24 T. Walters. The first ball lotto was won by captain G. Young with ball 51 finishing closest to the ninth pin. Well done Slug – chocolates to you in the way of $250, nice.

THE third Sunday of road racing for the juniors brought a change of weather with grey skies and showers in the offing. Fortunately the showers stayed away long enough for the racing to be concluded. The rainy weather also kept a few riders away so that there were only four starters for the day. In the 4.8km handicap, Trent Beggs riding on a mountain bike and with a 3.30min handicap managed to chase down brother Ryan (5min) in the last of the six laps to

cruise up to the line a clear winner in a time 14.50min. Ryan held on for second just ahead of the fast finishing scratch rider Bastian Jefferies (12.39min) who placed third and fastest time. He had managed to catch and pass Stephen Spencer (2min) in the last lap. Stephen had been feeling the cold and started with his leg warmers on but they slipped down his legs and impacted his performance After a short breather the riders were sent back out for another three laps (2.4km) of the circuit in a criterium race. Bastian decided after the first half lap that he would race away from the others so powered around

the laps by himself to come in a clear winner. The battle for the minor placings was a much closer affair. Stephen had shed his leg warmers and was moving much better but Trent was also very determined. In the sprint to the line, it was Trent taking second from Stephen whilst Ryan finished fourth. Next Sunday, the club has the John Sauvarin Memorial ride and barbecue at the Koonwarra Reserve, starting at 10am. Seniors will ride a lap of the Pound Creek circuit whilst juniors will tackle a ride to Meeniyan and return on the rail trail. All riders are welcome to front up and enjoy a social ride.

Wonthaggi table tennis stars to compete in championship TOP Wonthaggi Table Tennis player Zach Anstey is competing in yet another national event next week. In a first for Gippsland the 2019 National Senior/Youth Table Tennis Championships will be held at Latrobe Churchill, just 15 minutes from Morwell. This will be a great opportunity to see some of Australia’s best in this impressive and exciting sport and South Gippslanders are urged to support this big event. It will be held across six days from April 8 to 13. Young people on school holidays are urged to plan a day or

two and make the trip to a one off national spectacular. Zach has recently returned from three weeks at a training camp in China and is off again next month to do the same all over again. Wonthaggi Table Tennis wishes him all the best in both the National Championships and in China. Locally, other Wonthaggi juniors are preparing for the Victorian Country Championships to be held at Bendigo over the three days of the Queen’s birthday weekend in June. Wonthaggi Table Tennis juniors coach Bruce Harmer is im-

pressed with the improving standard of young players turning up for coaching on Thursdays. New players are still welcome to come along after the school holidays from 6pm to 7pm. Phone 5674 4628 for more information. A Reserve and B Grade matches will also resume after the school holidays. Prospective Country Championship players are asked to keep in regular practice on Wednesday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm and/or Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12pm to 2pm.

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Athletics fun in Inverloch INVERLOCH Kongwak Primary School students competed in their house athletics carnival on Thursday, March 28. The carnival took place at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. The students got into the spirit of the day by donning their house colours and cheering on their teammates. A total 265 students from Grade 3 to 6 were involved in the events. “We were happy with the level of participation from our students. The event gets bigger and bigger each year,” teacher Lewis Rankin said. “The event is all about the students enjoying themselves and doing their best.” The results of the carnival will determine which young athletes will compete at district level, which is set take place at the Leongatha Velodrome. All results will be released next week.

Cleared: Sam gave high jump a go at Inverloch Kongwak Primary School’s athletics carnival on Thursday.

above, House colours: Archie G, James, Archie T, Jasper, Connor, Jorn and Thomas backed their teammates at Inverloch Kongwak Primary School’s athletics carnival.

Great results: Milla, Ava and Mia showcased their ribbons after performing extremely well in the high jump at Inverloch Kongwak Primary School’s athletics carnival.

In action: Mia takes her turn at discus at Inverloch Kongwak Primary School’s athletics carnival.

Parrot juniors off and flying LEONGATHA Junior Football Club enjoyed a fun night at its first training session for the season last Thursday night at the Leongatha Velodrome. The juniors, who will be entering five teams in the Central Gippsland Junior Football League, enjoyed various training drills like the speccy bag, target kicking into a barrel, goal kicking and other skills. Leongatha Sport First was out selling new footy boots and there were also second hand boots on offer. The club also values the contribution of local sponsors like Leongatha Toyota and Leongatha Ford who had vehicles out on display on the night. Leongatha Toyota will be running a fun night at the club during the season featuring inflatable’s and other fun games. The draw is expected to be finalised sometime this week with the season to get underway on Sunday, April 28. Leongatha will be fielding two Under 14, two Under 12 and one Under 10 team; the club is still welcoming anyone interested in a kick to come down to training; Under 14’s Wednesdays 4.306pm, Under 12’s Thursdays 4.30-6pm and Under 10’s will start in a couple of weeks. Girls are most welcome also with a number already involved in training. The club is also taking registrations of interest for a youth girl’s team, 13-18 years so contact the club now. For information call Troy Williams 0407 854 953. Coaches for this season have been appointed, Under 14’s Marshall Livingstone and Matt McRae (Green), Dave Trotman (Gold), Under 12’s Tim Bolge (Gold) and Marty Patterson (Green) and Under 10’s Marcus Kreutzberger. One of the highlights of the season will be a Mother’s Day round on Friday night, May 10 with games under lights between the two Leongatha teams in each of the Under 14’s and Under 12’s and a special intraclub match for the Under 10’s. Upgrades at the club include plans for a new extended verandah at the front of the rooms, new kitchen and storage rooms and finally a refurbishment of the rooms.

Up next: Lara prepared to have a go at discus during Inverloch Kongwak Primary School’s athletics carnival.

Grants for country footy and netball now open COUNTRY football and netball season is about to kick off and Gippsland clubs have a chance to apply for state government funding to improve their local facilities. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien is encouraging all football and netball clubs and umpiring associations across Gippsland South to apply for the latest round of grants under the Country Football and Netball Program. Mr O’Brien said applications can be made for grants of up to $100,000 to develop facilities which could include upgrading of change room facilities for all players and umpires, development or upgrades of playing fields or netball facilities, or development or upgrade of lighting facilities. “Grassroots football and netball is where it all begins and having great facilities encourages more participation and in turn provides great social and health benefits for the community,” Mr O’Brien said. “There are a number of clubs across Gippsland South that need upgrades, especially female change rooms and I encourage them to apply for funds. “While these grants are targeted at football and netball clubs and umpiring associations the flow on impacts benefit the community as a whole. “When clubs are successful the local economy is stimulated with a creation of jobs to get the work done which is a win for the whole community.” Applications for the current round of the Country Football and Netball program close on Monday, June 3. Clubs must register their interest to their local Special guests: attending the first training session for the Leongatha Junior Football Club council. were members of Leongatha based members of the Gippsland Power Under 18 squad, front For further information visit www.sport.vic. Mitchell Bentvelzen and Jack Hume with some of the players at the first training run. gov.au.

Ready to play: Klayton McGrath and Jude Taking a speccy: Rylie Checkley climbs Fixter were keen to start training ahead of the high on the speccy bag to pull in a big mark. new footy season.

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Clear shot: Korumburra-Bena goal attack Kimberley Hillberg was free to take a shot at goal in the A Grade match against Koo Wee Rup on Saturday.

Stretch: Korumburra-Bena goal shooter Esther Evans pulls the ball with Koo Wee Rup goal defence Jensey Thompson and goal keeper Alexis Bell looking on. Left: Help: Kilcunda-Bass goal shooter Ellen Croft looks for assistance from her teammates as she moves the ball down the court in the A Grade match against Phillip Island.

Defence: Kilcunda-Bass goal keeper Jamilah Ferns gets hands to the ball, competing with her Phillip Island opponent Kelly O’Neill in the A Grade match.

Successful launch for Gippy Girls Can Tigers don MORE women were enThe program was made pos- council’s Lyndal Peterson said.

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“Another important aspect couraged to get involved sible by a $15,000 VicHealth grant. of the program is the story pod. with physical activity over The program will take place Using the story pod, we will THANKS to the generous sponsorship the weekend. at several locations depending gather localised stories to create A partnership between South on demand. Saturday’s session more engagement and identify of Lia Industries Roofing and Stockdale and Leggo Mirboo North, the Mirboo Gippsland Shire Council, Vi- was held at Leongatha SPLASH, demand.” cHealth, YMCA and GippSport and the partnership expressed its GippSport’s Gene Parini said North Football Netball Club netballers launched its 10 session program gratitude for the support. the key message was it’s never will be kitted out in brand new uniforms under the This Girl Can camAround 20 women and teen- too late to join a session. If you this season. paign on Saturday. Rebranded to Gippy Girls Can locally, the program gives women a chance to give a range of sports and exercises a try to increase participation and wellbeing.

Top right: Soccer stars: Inverloch’s Lucy Simmett, Inverloch’s Hayley Koster, Leongatha’s Bethany Milkins, Ruby’s Iznaya Kennedy, Ruby’s Liberty and Talarah Murdoch, Inverloch’s Clare Gibson, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Lyndal Peterson, Football Victoria’s Jen Willmott and GippSport’s Michelle Harris came together as part of the Gippy Girls Can campaign. New skills: Foster’s Gabbi Boyd, Lee Beattie of the Leongatha Gymnastics Club, Inverloch’s Lorraine Muir and Foster’s Cindy Hasthorpe enjoyed rhythmic gymnastics as part of the Gippy Girls Can campaign.

agers take part in a series of activities on Saturday. The rest of the sessions will be held up until June. “We had activities running in the gym and the pool so there were a lot of options to try,”

miss one, you are welcome to any of the sessions and give feedback. For more information, Gene can be contacted on 0428 358 335, or check out the Gippy Girls Can Facebook page.

In previous years, the netballers have been required to purchase their own uniform at a cost of around $100 per dress but thanks to the sponsorship deal, the club was able to purchase the new set of uniforms to be loaned out to players for the season.

A Grade: Bunyip 51 d Cora Lynn 31, Nar Nar Goon 31 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 52, Korumburra Bena 39 lt Koo Wee Rup 43, Garfield Netball Club 26 lt Warragul Industrials 74, Kilcunda Bass 20 lt Phillip Island 30. B Grade: Bunyip 49 d Cora Lynn 39, Nar Nar Goon36 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 49, Korumburra Bena 31lt Koo Wee Rup 32, Garfield Netball Club 22 lt Warragul Industrials 47, Kilcunda Bass11 lt Phillip Island 61. C Grade: Bunyip 20 lt Cora Lynn 28, Nar Nar Goon 15 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 18, Korumburra Bena 29 lt Koo Wee Rup 40, Garfield Netball Club 25 lt Warragul Industrials 37, Kilcunda Bass19 lt Phillip Island 31. 17 & Under: Korumburra Bena 55 d Koo Wee Rup 17, Bunyip24 lt Cora Lynn 38, Nar Nar Goon 21 lt TooradinDalmore 27, Garfield Netball Club 46 d Warragul Industrials 13, Kilcunda Bass 15 lt Phillip Island 67. 15 & Under: Bunyip 13 lt Cora Lynn 30, Nar Nar Goon 15 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 26, Korumburra Bena 13 lt Koo Wee Rup 31, Garfield Netball Club 1 lt Warragul Industrials 44, Kilcunda Bass 6 lt Phillip Island 51. 13 & Under: Bunyip 5 lt Cora Lynn 39, Nar Nar Goon 8 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 25, Korumburra Bena 17 d Koo Wee Rup 10, Garfield Netball Club 41 d Warragul Industrials 8, Kilcunda Bass 4 lt Phillip Island 28.

Ladders A Grade Tooradin-Dalmore ...........32.61 8 Warragul Industrials ......284.62 4 Bunyip ...........................164.52 4 Phillip Island .................150.00 4 Koo Wee Rup ................ 110.26 4 Korumburra Bena............90.70 0 Kilcunda Bass .................66.67 0 Nar Nar Goon .................59.62 0 Cora Lynn........................43.40 0 Garfield Netball Club ......35.14 0 Dalyston ...............................00 0 Inverloch Kongwak ..............00 0 B Grade Tooradin-Dalmore .........158.62 8 Phillip Island .................554.55 4 Warragul Industrials ......213.64 4 Bunyip ...........................125.64 4 Koo Wee Rup ................103.23 4 Korumburra Bena............96.88 0 Nar Nar Goon..................73.47 0 Cora Lynn........................66.30 0 Garfield Netball Club ......46.81 0 Kilcunda Bass .................18.03 0 Dalyston ............................0.00 0 Inverloch Kongwak ...........0.00 0 C Grade Tooradin-Dalmore .........129.41 8 Phillip Island .................163.16 4 Warragul Industrials ......148.00 4 Koo Wee Rup ..................37.93 4 Cora Lynn......................102.17 4 Nar Nar Goon..................83.33 0 Korumburra Bena............72.50 0 Bunyip ..............................71.43 0 Garfield Netball Club ......67.57 0 Kilcunda Bass .................61.29 0 Dalyston ............................0.00 0 Inverloch Kongwak ...........0.00 0 17 & Under Cora Lynn......................169.44 8 Phillip Island .................446.67 4 Garfield Netball Club ....353.85 4 Korumburra Bena..........323.53 4 Tooradin-Dalmore ...........88.64 4 Nar Nar Goon..................77.78 4 Bunyip .............................63.16 0 Koo Wee Rup ..................30.91 0 Warragul Industrials ........28.26 0 Kilcunda Bass .................22.39 0 Dalyston ............................0.00 0 Inverloch Kongwak ...........0.00 0 15 & Under Cora Lynn......................222.22 8 Warragul Industrials ....4400.00 4 Phillip Island .................850.00 4 Koo Wee Rup ................238.46 4 Tooradin-Dalmore ...........88.89 4 Nar Nar Goon..................57.69 0 Bunyip .............................43.33 0 Korumburra Bena............41.94 0 Kilcunda Bass ................. 11.76 0 Garfield Netball Club ........2.27 0 Dalyston ............................0.00 0 Inverloch Kongwak ...........0.00 0 13 & Under Cora Lynn......................317.65 8 Phillip Island .................700.00 4 Garfield Netball Club ....512.50 4 Korumburra Bena..........170.00 4 Tooradin-Dalmore .........160.87 4 Koo Wee Rup ..................58.82 0 Nar Nar Goon.................32.00 0 Warragul Industrials ........19.51 0 Kilcunda Bass ................14.29 0 Bunyip .............................12.82 0 Dalyston ............................0.00 0 Inverloch Kongwak ...........0.00 0

Are your kiddies ReadySetGo for...

Starting Saturday April 27 from10am at LDNA Netball Courts (behind the Leongatha Velodrome) Who can join: Boys & Girls aged 7 (turning 8 before December 31, 2019) Cost: $90 for 14 weeks*

45 minute program which includes warm up, skill development and modified netball games.

New gear: Mirboo North Football Netball Club netball president Katrina Palmer thanked sponsors Emma Evans from Stockdale and Leggo Mirboo North and Frank Lia from Lia Roofing Industries for helping to purchase new dresses for the netballers.

More information and registration contact Chloe Cope 0459 999 622 or leongathaanddistrictnetball@gmail.com

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Bulldogs stay in form THE 2019 season got underway with Phillip Island taking a convincing 83 point win over Kilcunda Bass in tough windy conditions.

Pedersen, Jason Tomada, Connor Thompson, Ben Hamilton and Daniel Bourke (U18s player) for the Seniors this week with a jumper presentation at the half time mark of the Reserves game. The Bulldogs also welcomed Eli Richards back Phillip Island welcomed first gamers Cameron to the fold after playing cricket in England in 2018 and a stint with Wonthaggi Power. Before the Seniors kicked off the 2019 season there was a wonderful show of respect and support for Macey Hope and her family. Macey was a huge part of the local football community. Before the game, all teams including the netball came together in a circle to hear Jayme Youle speak a very moving tribute to Macey, followed by a song and then a minute’s silence. All teams wore orange arm bands in a show of respect for Macey. Despite a low scoring first half for Kilcunda Bass, the match was competitive on the ground. The Panthers went into the game knowing it would be tough to face the reigning premiers. The Quick thinking: Phillip Island’s Jack Taylor home side was missing its captain Daniel Mock as handballs into the forward line over his Kilwell as four other Senior players. cunda Bass opponent. Phillip Island got the jump on the Panthers with five goals in first quarter. The Panthers stuck at it but could not convert, only putting up two points for the RESERVES Phillip Island 15.13.103 first half. Phillip Island 15.19.109 Kilcunda Bass 3.2.20 Phillip Island hit the ground running after the Phillip Island Goals: J. Taylor Kilcunda Bass 3.1.19 4, B. Taylor 3, M. Wright 2, E. Phillip Island Goals: J. Simplong break and added another five goals to its tally, Richards 2, A. Redmond 1, son 4, L. Glossop 3, A. Duyker leaving Kilcunda Bass scoreless. H. Bruce 1, B. Kimber 1, J. 3, N. Love 1, D. Larkin 1, K. Youle 1 Fuller 1, T. McMillan 1, L. With nothing to lose, Kilcunda Bass went into Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Woolford 1 the last quarter full of fight and reaped the rewards Weightman 1, L. Callander 1, Kilcunda Bass Goals: B. Tiziani L. Sketcher 1 1, R. Scapin 1, W. Arnold 1 with three goals to its name. Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, J. Phillip Island Best: J. Simpson, Coach Damien Holmes commended his team for Andreatta, J. Tomada, M. GrifA. Duyker, J. Spottiswood, fin, C. Pedersen, B. Kimber K. MacKenzie, L. Glossop, F. sticking to the plan throughout the last quarter and Kilcunda Bass Best: J. Phillips, Cousins not dropping off. T. Gibson, S. Rosario, T. West, Kilcunda Bass Best: J. Joyce, R. Cousins, N. Tamburo C. Newitt, G. Wallace, R. For Kilcunda Bass, the ruckman James Phillips Scapin, S. Crawford played a solid game on Pedersen.

Next move: Kilcunda Bass’ Hayden Spierings runs into trouble as a pack descends. Pedersen later moved to centre half forward and Panthers’ centre half back Taylor Gibson proved to be up for the challenge. In the back pocket, Nicholas Tamburo was another stand out for Kilcunda Bass. For Phillip Island, Jack Taylor led the goal kicking with four and made his way into the team’s best. Jarrod Andreatta, Tomada, Mark Griffin, Peder-

sen and Brendan Kimber also played strong games. Next week, Phillip Island will take on Korumburra Bena at the Korumburra Showgrounds. Kilcunda Bass will play Cora Lynn away. Holmes said he wants to see a similar story to the match played against the Cobras last year with a tight contest to the end. The Cobras have recruited well during the break and will be another strong outfit this season.

Valiant opening effort for the Giants KORUMBURRA Bena launched its 2019 campaign with a tough contest against 2018 runners up Koo Wee Rup. The Giants kicked to the scoreboard end into the breeze at the Korumburra Showgrounds. The home side played attacking football but poor kicking for goal resulted in only points towards the end of the quarter. Koo Wee Rup kicked two late goals. Going into the first break, the score was Korumburra Bena 0.6.6 to Koo Wee Rup 2.1.13. Koo Wee Rup attacked and kicked three quick goals to open up a big lead but the Giants started to win the ball. Young guns Bailey Patterson, Joshuah Hill, Alexander Johnston and captain Ben Fitzpatrick combined to kick their first goal. Jasper Macri kicked another to lift the Giants. The Demons kicked a late goal to end the first half. Ahead of the long break, the score was Korumburra Bena 2.8.20 to Koo Wee Rup 6.4.40. The Demons goaled through Darren Sheen but the Giants replied when Fitzpatrick kicked his second. However, the Giants were turning the ball over too often and the likes of Sheen, Jason Wells and Nathan Muratore took advantage to goal. The Giants near the end of the term aided by Emmanuel Jakwot’s good ruck work kicked two goals to end the quarter. With one term left, the score was Korumburra Bena 5.11.41 to Koo Wee Rup 10.5.65. The Demons in the last took control through their keys forwards to kick six goals. Sheen, Wells and co provided options to score. The Giants didn’t give up and the young players gave their all and battled on to kick a late goal. Coach Paul Alger has a lot of good young talent to work with. The final score was Korumburra Bena 6.13.49 to Koo Wee Rup 16.7.103. Next week, the Giants will play Phillip Island at Korumburra. It will be a difficult match. The Demons are at home to Nar Nar Goon in a night game.

Koo Wee Rup 16.7.103 Korumburra-Bena 6.13.49 Koo Wee Rup Goals: L. Walker 5, J. Wells 3, D. Sheen 2, N. Prowd 1, J. Cammarano 1, B. Galante 1, M. Collins 1, N. Voss 1, M. Voss 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: R. Dixon 2, B. Fitzpatrick 2, J. Macri 1, J. Celebrine 1 Koo Wee Rup Best: L. Walker, S. Marsh, N. Muratore, T. Miller, N. Voss, M. Voss Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Fitzpatrick, L. Lange, A. Walker, Z. Walker, b. dorling, J. Hill RESERVES

Koo Wee Rup 17.12 114 Korumburra-Bena 1.2.8

Dominating presence: Korumburra-Bena’s ruck Emmanuel Jakwot rose above the pack ahead of Koo Wee Rup’s Rory Connelly.

Koo Wee Rup Goals: M. Cameron 4, J. Hand 3, B. Harrison 3, B. Sungalis 2, D. Ribaux 1, N. McNamara 1, M. Bramich 1, N. Watson 1, T. Glassborow 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: R. Alford 1 Koo Wee Rup Best: J. Hand, X. Quigley, S. Alexander, D. Allen, M. Cameron Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Harris, N. Allen, J. Paterson,

H. Anthony, M. Kennewell, T. Sorrell THIRDS

Koo Wee Rup 9.6.60 Korumburra-Bena 5.4.34 Koo Wee Rup Goals: K. Van Dord 5, K. Parker 1, C. Drommel 1, R. Dolan 1, L. McLeod 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: W. Little 2, R. Pattison 1, D. Hall 1, C. Terry 1 Koo Wee Rup Best: L. Glassborow, B. York, R. Dolan, M. Cammarano, K. Van Dord, J. Ventura Korumburra-Bena Best: C. Koscal, J. Anthony, J. Woodman, M. Allen, W. Little FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 5.5.35 Koo Wee Rup 4.4.2 Korumburra-Bena Goals: T. Loughridge 1, N. Beavis 1, T. Mitchell 1, I. Fox 1, J. Walker 1 Koo Wee Rup Goals: J. Voss 2, W. Battams 1, J. Depasquale 1 Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Walker, K. Walker, T. Loughridge, N. Beavis, C. Whelan, J. Cuman

Tigers head into round one By Rover MIRBOO North hosts Newborough at Tigerland when Mid Gippsland’s 2019 football and netball competitions commence this Saturday, April 6. Rivalry between these powerhouse clubs – where premiership pennants adorn clubroom walls and silver cups fill trophy cabinets – is traditionally keen. Ebony Best’s heralded return to Mirboo North as head netball coach sees the Tigers primed to confront Newborough’s reigning A Grade and D Grade premiers with plenty of confidence, fire-power-fitness and court skills. The Tigers’ netballers have had

a busy preseason that’s included full blown practice matches against Gormandale and Churchill, plus a rigorously demanding training day and bonding session at Wilson’s Promontory. Senior football playing coach Josh Taylor also has Mirboo North ready to tackle the Bulldogs with a fit for purpose signed, sealed and ready to be delivered game plan. With five Mid Gippsland Senior football flags each in the past 20 years, Mirboo North and Newborough are expected to feature prominently in defining the formation of the final five. Two of those Mirboo North premierships came against the Doggies in tight, hard-hitting encounters – where ferociousness for the footy favored the Tigers’ bravery under pressure. Although comparisons are odious

and fine words butter no parsnips, Mirboo North insiders believe the Tigers are set for another productive season. Mirboo North reluctantly farewells premiership big men Joe Brooks and Zachary Kilgower, whose high quality contributions will be sorely missed. Triple flag rover Jack Robertson is also absent this season after undergoing a second total knee reconstruction operation. Mirboo North has recruited Adam Marangon from AFL Barwon and awaits clearances for Brian Waters, Justin Fulton and Jacob Vuillermin. The Tigers rounded off their intense summer and early autumn preseason programming with a training camp at Tidal River on the weekend. In an onfield hit out a week earlier, Mirboo North’s Tigers trounced the North Gippsland Gormandale Tigers

in a 163 -0 whitewash at Gormandale. Mirboo North turned its jumpers inside out to avoid a sea of yellow and black confusion. This was one-sided football in its purest form, with Mirboo North’s spine tingling commingling leaving little room for further improvement. Nothing could save Gormandale from the visitors’ destructive powers. In an after match post on Mirboo North Football Netball Club’s official Facebook page, Taylor thanked players, trainers, umpires and supporters, all of whom he said, had done their bit to make the day happen. The ‘Blond Bombshell’ also heaped praise on juniors Ian Linn, Jordan Cummaudo and Harry Mahoney for their brilliant contributions in the team’s landslide victory.

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One run determines winner IN a dramatic fight to the finish, MDU rose above OMK to claim the C1 premiership title over the weekend. Just one run separated the two sides by the close of the game on Sunday. Playing at the East Campus Oval at Leongatha Secondary College, MDU won the toss and elected to bat first. The star of the show was Tyrone Zukovskis who made 44 runs before he was caught by Mitchell Rowe off Russell White. Rounding off the innings, Jason Riley contributed 19 not out. White put the pressure on OMK by taking 4/36, removing top and middle order batsmen. David Jefferies claimed three wickets. With MDU sitting on 114, OMK was in with a chance. However, MDU bowlers Steven and Jason Riley brought a strong performance to the table on Sunday to rattle OMK. OMK’s batting order was decimated by the Rileys, with only opening batsmen White and Luke Jones making an impact with 17 and 21 runs respectively. Danny Elford lifted OMK’s game by adding a further 19 runs down the line. Ultimately, Steve Riley claimed 6/48 and Jason Riley cleaned up the remaining three wickets. Just missing out, OMK closed its innings with 113.

MDU d OMK 1st innings MDU D Howard b. Whiteside .......... 7 P Vine c. Myors b. White ............................... 0 T Zukovskis c. Rowe b. White ............................. 44 P Allen r.o. (Jeffries) ............... 5 W Cocksedge c. Hayes b. White ............................... 1 D Thomas c. Elford b. White ............................... 2 S Bright b. Elford .................... 1 J Bright d. Jeffries ................. 11 J Riley n.o. ............................ 19 M Munday lbw. Jeffries ........ 10 S Riley c. Hayes b. Jeffries ............................. 5 Extras...................................... 9 Total .................................... 114 Bowling: Ro Duff 2/61, Ry Duff 0/24, C Peckett 3/70, H Berry 0/15, D Blackney 2/53, S Tapscott 0/29. 1st innings OMK R White b. S Riley ................ 17 L Jones b. J Riley .................. 21 B Hayes c? b. J Riley .............. 0 D Jeffries lbw. J Riley ............. 0 M Rowe r.o. .......................... 14 D Elford c.? b. S Riley .......... 19 P Jobling b. S Riley ................. 5 H James b. S Riley ................ 15 M Kyle b. S Riley ................... 4 M Whiteside n.o. .................... 5 J Myors b. S Riley................... 4 Extras...................................... 9 Total .................................... 113 Bowling: no bowling figures submitted.

MDU C Grade Division One Premiers: back row, Wayne Cocksedge, Steve Riley (man of the match), Jason Riley, Mike Munday, Tyrone Zukovskis (captain), Sam Bright, Paul Vine, Phil Allen, Mark Cantwell (president), front row, Dale Thomas, Jai Bright, Damien Howard, Andrew Richardson and Josh Allen (Phil’s son).

• Cricket C2

Shining season for Gold AFTER a stunning season, Koonwarra/ LRSL Gold finished strong with a premiership win over Wonthaggi Club. Playing at the Outtrim Recreation Reserve, Gold took control of the match when it won the toss and chose to bat first. Opening batsman Brad Anderson led the charge to victory with an impressive 70 runs. Anderson was caught by Justin Licis off Luke Borne. Captain Shane Moore added 48 runs to the score before Club stepped up its game to limit Gold’s run opportunities. Borne took 4/28 from Gold with another two wickets taken by Sean Roche. The remaining wickets were shared by Kevin McLean and captain Sam Liddle. Gold played its full 60 overs and came away with a score of 9/159. The efforts of Anderson and Moore secured the match for Gold, with Club’s batsmen unable to compete. Late in the piece Kyall Chisholm offered the top score of 20 not out. Fifteen runs were contributed by Justin Dempsey, and Roche and Bailey Harvey added 12 runs each. For Gold, Shane Paterson showed no mercy and took 5/47. Jordi Geary took four wickets and one wicket was taken by Callum Buckland. After 34.3 overs, the match had been decided. Gold dismissed Club for 93.

KOONWARRA/LRSL GOLD d CLUB 1st innings K/LRSL GOLD B Bishop c. Dempsey b. Roche ........................... 3 B Anderson c. Licis b. Borne .......................... 70 J Rockall c&b Roche ........... 0 S Moore lbw. Borne ........... 48 N Grimes c. J Harvey b. Liddle ........................... 2 M Scrimshaw c. J Harvey b. McLean ........................ 3 P Buckley c Dempsey b. Borne ............................ 1 C Buckland r.o. (Liddle) ...... 0 D Clark c. McLean b. Borne ............................ 0 S Paterson n.o. ..................... 1 J Geary n.o. ......................... 8 Extras ................................ 23 Total .......................9/159 (cc) Bowling: K McLean 1/57,

S Roche 2/25, S Liddle 1/42, L Borne 4/28. 1st innings CLUB S Roche b. Paterson ............. 12 L Borne c. Grimes b. Paterson.......................... 5 J Dempsey b. Paterson ........ 15 J Licis lbw. Geary .................. 0 K McLean c. Moore b. Geary............................ 13 S Liddle b. Geary................... 0 A Quilty c&b Paterson .......... 1 B Harvey c. Riseley b. Paterson........................ 12 J Harvery b. Geary................. 0 K Chisholm n.o. .................. 20 H Kumar c. Rockall b. Buckland ........................ 5 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................... 93 Bowling: S Paterson 5/47, J Geary 4/17, C Buckland 1/16, C Riseley 0/10.

right, Koony’s main men: Jordi Geary took 4/17, Shane Paterson took 5/47 and was named Man of the Match, Brad Anderson made 70 and Shane Moore made 48.

Premiers: back from left, Lockie Smith, Paris Buckley, Mitch Scrimshaw, Dylan Clark, Nigel Grimes, Jake Rockall, Cambell Riseley, Top score: Brad Anderson led Koonwarra/ Callum Buckland, front from left, Jordi Geary, Shane Paterson, Shane Moore, Brett Bishop and Brad Anderson on Koonwarra/LRSL Gold LRSL Gold to premiership glory with 70 claimed the C2 honours. runs.

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• LDCA B Grade Division One

Sharks fight for upset victory PULLING off an B1 premier after ing clash over the upset, Phillip Is- facing Wonthaggi weekend. Playing at the Wontland was crowned Club in a nail bit-

Phillip Island was keen Mitchell Davey and to play with a target in Brian Osborne opened mind, so sent Club in to the innings with 17 and 14 runs respectively. haggi Football Ground, bat first.

Davey was dismissed by Geoff Odgers and Osborne’s was trapped LBW by Henry Shawcross. Drew Herbert added another 14 runs midway through the innings, but Club was in trouble with no real impact on the scoreboard. Enter Rob Geyer, who looked in top form and ready to save the day. Geyer came through the Club and made an exceptional 82 not out. For Phillip Island, Odgers wreaked the most havoc against Club and took 4/51. Shawcross and Clint Wilson claimed two wickets each. Club was all out for 161. Phillip Island went in to its innings prepared to chase down Club’s score. Although there were no stunning scores, the team united to do as

much as it needed to for a win. Opening batsman Russell Cleeland had the ball rolling with 33 runs before he was dismissed by Lochlan McLean. This was the top score with Wilson later contributing 30 runs to the tally. Jarrod Black and Daniel McCausland added 14 runs each. With a final six runs from Zac Brown, the game belonged to the Sharks. Club bowlers Joel Brann and Herbert gave it their all to dash Phillip Island’s opportunities, taking 3/49 and 3/66 respectively. The remaining two wickets were claimed by McLean. However, Phillip Island made it over the line and claimed the premiership title with a score of 8/163.

PHILLIP ISLAND d CLUB 1st innings CLUB M Davey c. J Blackwell b. Odgers ........................ 17 B Osborne lbw. Shawcross ............... 14 L McLean b. Shawcross ....... 0 E Dempsey b. Odgers .......... 0 D Herbert lbw. Wilson ....... 14 J Brann b. Odgers................. 2 R Geyer n.o. ...................... 82 B Evans lbw. Odgers ............ 9 H Dobbie b. Wilson.............. 0 F West n.o. ........................... 3 Extras ................................ 20 Total ................................. 161 Bowling: B Christopher 0/22, J Blackwell 0/9, G Odgers 4/51, H Shawcross 2/20, Z Brown 0/24, C Wilson 2/10. 1st innings OMK C Epifano lbw. Brann ............ 8 R Cleeland c. Brann b. McLean ........................ 33 J Black b. McLean ............... 14 B Insall b. Brann .................. 11 C Wilson b. Brann ............... 30 J Blackwell c. Osborne b. Herbert ......................... 13 H Shawcross b. Herbert......... 5 D McCausland n.o. ............. 14 G Odgers c&b Herbert ........ 12 Z Brown n.o. ......................... 6 Extras ................................ 18 Total .............................. 8/163 Bowling: J Brann 3/49, D Herbert 3/66, L McLean 2/37.

B1 premiers: back left to right, Phillip Island’s Connor Epifano, Andrew Tolley, Russell Cleeland, Daniel McCausland, Jarrod Black, James Blackwell, middle from left, Clint Wilson (captain), Geoff Odgers, Zach Brown, Blake Over the line: Phillip Island batsman Zac Brown’s performance resulted in a premiership win. Insall, Blake Christopher and Henry Shawcross, front, celebrated their 2018/19 victory against Wonthaggi Club.

Clear winners: from left, Jacob Strickland, Clayton Fisher, Shaun Hayes, Elijah Cousins, Jack Butcher, Justin Jackson, Josh Williams, Jake Dennerley, Jason Dennerley, Warren Stewart (captain), Bradley Phillips, Dean Cashin and Warren Williams were crowned B2 premiers for the 2018/19 season.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Stunning victory for Stingrays bat first, sending in captain Warren Stewart and Clayton Fisher. Whilst unable to produce triple digits, Stewart led his team to vicGoing into battle at tory with a top score of McMahon’s Reserve in 99 runs. Ultimately, he was Wonthaggi, Inverloch’s winning streak began caught out by Ray Gardiner off Chris Peckett. with the toss. Inverloch opted to Jason Dennerley con-

INVERLOCH sailed to a premiership win over Kilcunda Bass on the weekend.

tributed to Inverloch’s handy score with 68 runs. Peckett was Kilcunda Bass’ stand out bowler, taking 3/70. Rohan Duff and Daniel Blackney took out two wickets each. Inverloch closed its innings with a handy total of 7/257.

Kilcunda Bass opened its account but was unable to compete with Inverloch’s prowess. Closing the innings, Ryley Duff produced Kilcunda Bass’ top score of 17. Fourteen runs were added by Shaun Tapscott, and Gardiner and Peckett each contributed

10 runs. Inverloch bowler Justin Jackson was ruthless, taking 6/27 and attacking much of Kilcunda Bass’ top and middle order. Fisher took out the remaining three wickets. After just 31 overs, Inverloch was the clear winner. Kilcunda Bass was

all out for 63.

INVERLOCH d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings INVERLOCH W Stewart c. Gardiner b. Peckett ......................... 99 C Fisher lbw. Ro Duff ........ 33 B Phillips lbw. Blackney .... 13 J Dennerley c. Bastwrous b. Ro Duff ...................... 68 W Williams c. Ro Duff b. Peckett .......................... 3 E Cousins b. Blackney ....... 10 J Strickland c. Bastwrous b. Peckett ........................ 11

S Hayes n.o. ........................ 9 D Cashin n.o......................... 1 Extras ................................ 10 Total .......................7/257 (cc) Bowling: Ro Duff 2/61, Ry Duff 0/24, C Peckett 3/70, H Berry 0/15, D Blackney 2/53, S Tapscott 0/29. 1st innings KILL-BASS R Gardiner c. Jackson b. Fisher ........................... 10 A McBride c. Butcher b. Jackson........................... 5 J Bastwrous c. Butcher b. Jackson........................... 1

S Tapscott c. Dennerley b. Jackson ....................... 14 D Clay c. Phillips b. Jackson ......................... 2 K Duff b. Jackson................. 0 D Blackney b. Fisher............ 3 C Peckett b. Fisher ............. 10 Ro Duff r.o. (Cousins) .......... 0 Ry Duff c. Dennerley b. Jackson ....................... 17 H Berry n.o. ......................... 0 Extras .................................. 1 Total ................................... 63 Bowling: J Jackson 6/27, C Fisher 3/35.

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CORA LYNN 16.10-106 DEF TOORADIN-DALMORE 9.7-61 KILCUNDA BASS 3.2-20 DEF BY PHILLIP ISLAND 15.13-103 BUNYIP 5.9-39 DEF BY CORA LYNN 12.8-80 GARFIELD 4.3-27 DEF WARRAGUL INDUSTRIALS 0.5-5 KORUMBURRA-BENA 6.13-49 DEF BY KOO WEE RUP 16.7-103 NAR NAR GOON 8.7-55 DEF BY TOORADIN-DALMORE 9.12-66 DALYSTON & INVERLOCH KONGWAK - BYE

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WONTHAGGI 5672 0800 FOUNTAIN GATE 8796 6777 WARRAGUL 5623 9000 MOE 5127 9500

MORWELL 5120 0200 TRALAGON 5175 6700 SALE 5149 5100

Wonthaggi Club: A Grade Division One premiers, back, Mitch Thomas, Mark McCall, Zane Macdermid, Ryan Birkett, Ryan Thomas, Will Speed (12th), front, James Sheerin (c), Sam Huitema, Alex Geyer, Daniel Turton, Ross Lovett, Koby Brann.

• LDCA A Grade Division One

Workers claim another flag WONTHAGGI Workmens has claimed the A Grade Division One cricket flag with a resounding win over OMK in a rain affected weekend of cricket. The grand final played at Scorpion Park Leongatha saw Wonthaggi win the toss and bat. Players were on and off the ground many times over the weekend as the match was reduced to 70 overs a side instead of the scheduled 90 overs. Early on it wasn’t

looking great as Club lost openers Alex Geyer for five and Shane Huitema for six. First drop Ross Lovett fell for a duck and Ryan Thomas six and it was Club 4/28. The middle order started the rebuild with Mitchell Thomas 16 and keeper Koby Brann’s 26 but at 6/79 Wonthaggi was in dire straits. Enter bats seven and eight and a partnership of 121 ensued between Daniel Turton and James Sherrin. Turton finished with 51 while Sherrin went on to make 72 and pushed the score through to 193, Club all

out for 196. Peter Dell bowled superbly for OMK with 5/43 including the wickets of top scorers Turton and Sherrin, opener Geyer and the in form Thomas. Thomas had made 69, 33 and 49 in his past three innings. OMK was bowled out for just 106, falling short of the target by 91 runs. Opener Tom Wyatt made a good start and scored 35, sharing in a first wicket stand of 52 with Ethan Lamers who made 19. But then OMK lost three key wickets including Daniel Mock for two and The Dig-

gers slumped to 5/63, a slump it could never really recover from. Jake Serong stuck around for 19 valuable runs. Two Club bowlers claimed four wickets apiece, Zane McDermid 4/23 from 10 overs and Mark McCall 4/15 from 11 overs. James Sherrin took 2/3 in a great match for him. Association secretary Gary Adams was delighted that of the seven grand finals, including the Under 16 final, that seven different clubs won premierships. He praised the players for their patience

and understanding of Cochrane 1/12, N Cant 0/28. 1st innings OMK the umpires with the T Wyatt c. Sheerin frustrating weather over b. Macdermid................... 35 the weekend. E Lamers c. McCall CLUB d OMK 1st innings CLUB A Geyer b. Dell .................... 5 S Huitema c. Lamers b. Keily............................. 6 R Lovett b. Dell.................... 0 RG Thomas c. Mock b. Dell............................... 6 M Thomas c. Van Rooye b. Keily........................... 16 K Brann c. Serong b. Cochrane .................... 26 D Turton c, Cochrane b. Dell............................. 51 J Sheerin b. Dell ................. 72 R Birkett lbw Williams ........ 2 McCall n.o............................ 2 Z Macdermid c. ? b. Keily............................. 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................. 196 Bowling: T Keily 3/72, P Dell 5/43, R Williams 1/36, J

b. Macdermid ................. 19 D Mock c. Lovett b. McCall.......................... 2 R Williams c Brann b Macdermid .................... 2 J Van Rooye c. Sheerin b Macdermid .................... 0 J Serong c. Geyer b McCall......................... 19 T Keily c. M Thomas b. McCall.......................... 9 J Cochrane st. Brann b. Sheerin ......................... 6 J Paterson b. McCall ............ 0 P Dell c. Geyer b. Sheerin ......................... 3 N Cant n.o. ........................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 106 Bowling: R Thomas 0/39, R Birkett 0/23, Z Macdermid 4/23, J Sheerin 2/3, M McCall 4/15.

Half century: Daniel Turton hits one square for Wonthaggi Club on his way to 51.

Teams strive to stay Alberton strong tant for survival – not just for the survival of our club, but for the survival of footy in Gippsland. It’s important that we all work together and support each other.” Member clubs were notified by AFL Toora Football Netball Club coVictoria to issue notices of intent to president Trent Crawford mirrored Mr transfer to different leagues within the Hullick’s words, saying travel is another Gippsland region last week. excuse for less people to get involved in These transfers will take place outside the normal transfer period of August 1 to football and netball. “Travel is a big thing and the closer the October 31. clubs are to each other, the better,” he said. Submissions will be taken on April 15 “We understand it doesn’t look likely and the leagues will be given 21 days to that the Alberton league can keep going, respond. For the six clubs, keeping as many Al- but separating us could have impacts on each team individually. We want to look berton teams together is a priority. “We (representatives of the six Alber- after the other clubs just as much as our ton clubs) have had a good chat and if it own.” Mr Crawford said Toora is interis feasible to keep as many Alberton clubs together as possible, then that’s what ested in applying for Ellinbank or Mid we want,” Tarwin Football Netball Club Gippsland, but will be looking to make the move with the Alberton majority. president Anthony Hullick said. “Keeping the teams together is imporMid Gippsland Football Netball

THE future of the Alberton Football Netball League may soon be decided.

League’s Rob Popplestone said the league was accepting submissions from clubs from any leagues up until yesterday (Monday, April 1). The Mid Gippsland league now has 21 days to consider these applications. Mr Popplestone said Mid Gippsland was yet to decide how many clubs would be accepted. “It depends on how many submissions were received. We will take a step back and consider how we want our league to look going forward,” he said. “The response from our clubs has been positive. We all want to create a better, stronger league. “All factors like travel time will be considered, but we will also be considering whether these new clubs share Mid Gippsland’s values. We will be looking at whether clubs have a strategy to grow junior ranks and how they encourage their

netballers.” Mr Popplestone said Mid Gippsland is looking to appoint a league junior development officer by the end of April. “Junior numbers have been highlighted as a concern, so we are looking to have steps in place to encourage juniors to be involved. Each club has also appointed its own junior development officer,” he said. Mr Hullick said Tarwin had not decided what direction it would go in, with a committee meeting scheduled this week. Mr Hullick encouraged all Alberton teams to consider the decision carefully. “We will call a meeting to consider the current landscape before making our decision,” he said. “I recommend to all clubs not to rush. The decision may be to keep all teams together in another league or have other clubs join us in Alberton. Anything is possible.”

Toora will hold a committee meeting next week and MDU will schedule a meeting prior to the submission cut off date. MDU chose not to make a comment at this stage. The Star also contacted Stony Creek, Fish Creek and Foster, but did not receive a comment before going to print. The AFL Gippsland Region Commission has met with league representatives from Mid Gippsland, Ellinbank and West Gippsland to ensure they have a clear understanding of the landscape upon which to base any future decisions. This process is in accordance with AFL Victoria’s appeal outcome recommendation and is well on track to meet AFL Victoria’s recommended timeline for a resolution by the end of July. The Star also tried to contact Alberton president Barry Stride, but did not receive a comment before going to print.

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• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Town’s Lloyd the destroyer JAMES Lloyd has bowled his side Leongatha Town into the top division after taking a magnificent 8/19 in the grand final of A2 cricket on the weekend.

Leongatha Town: A2 cricket premiers, back from left, Noah Fixter, Scott Browne, Lahiru Jayakody, James Lloyd, Darcy Hume, Sahan Perera, Pandu Jayasinghe, front, Sam Clarke, Amila Ratnaike, Madura Madusanka, Matt Davies (captain), Damien Burge.

Man of the match: James Lloyd, who took eight wickets for Town, receives the award for best on ground from umpire Graham Laird and LDCA president, Russell Matthews.

Victory won: Matt Davies cheers to the skies as he hits the winning runs to claim Town’s A2 cricket premiership.

What a win: man of the match for the A2 match was Town’s James Lloyd, left, pictured with Town captain Matt Davies.

Lloyd carved through the top six of the Imperials batting line-up including taking the wicket of last week’s century-maker Tim Sauvarin for one, Damon Ginnane for a duck and Jack Ginnane for three as well as several others. His efforts earned him the man of the match award. It was a day of frustrations for cricketers with wet conditions throughout the weekend. The main pitch at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve was covered but some small holes in the older pitches saw water get through and some dangerous areas were exposed. According to the umpires there was also a very wet patch about 10 metres from the pitch which could have been the result of a burst pipe under the surface. “Unfortunately we didn’t get play started on the Saturday until 5pm and we had only 28 overs scheduled. Unfortunately bad light was also a factor and we had to stop after 22 overs,” umpire Gary Adams said. “The three Leongatha clubs may have to investigate purchasing a new set of covers.” Imperials won the toss and batted but could not get settled, being all out for just 40 runs off 19.2 overs. Century maker last week Tim Sauvarin was first to go for one. Top scorer Rohan McLennan made 14 before he fell to Lloyd, no other bat could reach double figures. As well as the damage by Lloyd, Amila Ratnaike claimed 2/14 from six overs, leaving Imperials in a hopeless position. Town had a few overs batting and was 0/9 overnight. Frustrations continued on Sunday with the dampness again an issue. On Sunday play didn’t get underway until 4pm with Town only needing 32 with all 10 wickets in hand. Town batted steadily with Matt Davies making 21 and Sahan Perera 12. Davies finished not out while Ratnaike made six, Town ending with 1/42 from just 14 overs. Steven Hammill was the sole wicket-taker, claiming 1/20. TOWN d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials T Sauvarin b. Lloyd ............. 1 R McLennan c. Burge b. Lloyd .......................... 14 T Williams c Ratnaike b. Lloyd ............................ 3 D Ginnane b. Lloyd.............. 0 J Ginnane c. Jayasinghe b. Lloyd ............................ 3 R Higgins b. Lloyd............... 8 L Rogers c. Clark b. Ratnaike ....................... 0 M. Lafferty c Ratnaike b. Lloyd ............................ 9 S Hamil c. Jayakody

b. Lloyd ............................ 0 L Wright b. Ratnaike ............ 0 Z Price n.o. ........................... 0 Extras .................................. 2 Total ................................... 40 Bowling: L Jayakody 0/7, J Lloyd 8/19, A Ratnaike 2/14. 1st innings Koon L/RSL M Davies n.o ...................... 21 S Perera c. ? b. Hamill ....... 12 A Ratnaike n.o. .................... 6 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................ 1/42 Bowling: J. Ginnane 0/19 S. Hamill 1/20.

Footy and cricket go head to head FOOTBALL and netball returned to the region on Saturday with West Gippsland Football Netball Competition kicking off its season. Playing at Bass, Kilcunda-Bass faced a tough day at the office coming up against reigning premiers Phillip Island. Kilcunda-Bass took too long to warm up into the match whilst Phillip Island proved it was still a strong league contender. The final score was 3.2.20 to 15.13.103. At the Korumburra Showgrounds, Korumburra-Bena also tackled a daunting task, coming up against 2018 runner up Koo Wee Rup. The Giants never backed down, but Koo Wee Rup was Break through: from left, Jack Taylor gets a handball out after falling too strong on the day. The final score into danger against two Kilcunda-Bass opponents in Phillip Island’s for- was 6.13.49 to 16.7.103. Full reports ward line. and photos page 48.

Smart option: pictured right, Phillip Island’s Cameron Pedersen shared the ball uncontested.

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