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Children charm judges THE Junior Show Personalities competition at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at Wonthaggi last Saturday attracted many entries from delightful children. The contestants for the Mini Section were, from left, Mia Barclay aged six, Isla Smith aged five, Oscar Smith aged six, Quinton Marion aged six, Skylah Taylor and winner aged five, Levinia Marion aged six, Tayor Fitzgerald aged seven and Matthew Grey aged five. For more show coverage, turn to pages 14 and 15.

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By Leticia Laing A MAJOR national report on earthquake hazards has revealed South Gippsland to be among the most hazardous earthquake areas in the country. An expert has warned a major earthquake beneath a town would cause damage and said the region could be due for such an event, with an earthquake of magnitude 4 likely every three to four years.

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Thomas McFarlane selected in elite cycling race By Tony Giles LEONGATHA’s Thomas McFarlane, 20, will ride alongside the likes of Richie Porte and Luke Durbridge after being named in the national team for the 2019 Jayco Herald Sun cycling tour. This is a big feather in his cap with McFarlane saying it would be a fantastic experience. “This is the biggest event I’ll ever have been in,” McFarlane said, although he has won plenty of medals for Victoria on the velodrome as a junior. He is one of seven riders selected in the Korda Mentha Real Estate National Team, riding alongside another top rider from this area, Brenton Jones of Warragul. He will also ride in the same team as Nathan Elliott who has won the Melbourne to Warrnambool twice. McFarlane, who raced in elite company on the track as a junior, turned his attention to the road in 2018 and his hard work and long ki-

lometres on the bike has finally paid dividends. The selection in the tour follows in the footsteps of his father David who competed in 11 Herald Sun tours, winning three stages: Broadford in 1984, Moe in 1987 and Maffra in 1993. McFarlane said two factors probably contributed to his selection; one was the performance of his team, “InForm tminsight Make” in the National Road Series (NRS) during last year, finishing in second overall. The other was his performance in the Road Nationals in Ballarat recently. He competed well in the 33km criterium, helping his teammate Jarrod Drizners to victory. He also performed well in a breakaway bunch during the Under 23 road race over 127.6km. “I spent the day in the breakaway so our team was represented; the peleton caught us with three laps to go,” McFarlane told The Star. “The second placing in the NRS last year gave our team five selections in the tour and I was lucky enough to get one of those spots. Because InForm don’t run a team in the tour, we have been placed in the

national team for the event.” Teams included in the tour include Mitchelton Scott, Team Sky and Richie Porte’s Trek team. McFarlane will get to ride on many of the roads he trains on, giving his team a handy advantage come race time. As the event winds its way through Inverloch, Meeniyan, Dumbalk and Mirboo North, McFarlane will ride knowing where the climbs start and end and where some tactical moves can be made. “It will be great to ride on the roads where I train under race conditions,” he said. The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will once again play host to the 66th edition of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour when it gets underway on the Island on January 30 with a fast and furious 97-kilometre race around the iconic GP circuit. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari said, “We are excited to be hosting the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in Bass Coast at the world class venue: The Phillip Island Grand Prix track. “A third of the working population on Phillip Island is employed in the tourism industry, and major

World class musician plays Wonthaggi WORLD renowned jazz a performance with the evening. The renowned trumpeter also musician James Morrison Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band played trombone, saxophone and delighted music-lovers at at Wonthaggi on Saturday the piano, impressing the audience as well as the volunteer musicians of Wonthaggi’s own community band. Band musical director Craig Marinus said, “It was such a highlight for us all when James wandered onto stage and joined in on two of our numbers: Just A Closer Walk and Tiger Rag. “Then we got to sit back and listen to James and his quartet for an hour and a half as they entertained the sellout audience, ending in the most wonderful standing ovation.” Captivating performer: jazz musician James Morrison The concert helped raise funds entertains with the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band at Wonthaggi to get the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Union Community Arts Centre on Saturday evening. Photo Band to Brisbane this Easter to defend its national C Grade title. by Trevor Foon.

Wooreen teacher to sign books THE teacher kidnapped from Wooreen primary school in 1977 will be in Leongatha on Friday, January 25 to sign books about the harrowing ordeal in which he and nine students were taken at gunpoint.

Teacher Rob Hunter will be at Leongatha Newsagency at 11am to sign copies of his book, Day 9 at Wooreen. The book was launched last year and attended by 120 people, including seven of the nine kidnapped students. Among those present were Maree McFarlane, Leonie Smith, Ray Argento, Laurene McKenzie,

Karina Finch, Rohan McKenzie and Danny Forrester, the truck driver and hero Robin Smith, hitchhiker/truck passenger Ian Webber, owner of the stolen Kombi van Joy Butters (Edward), Muriel Deipenau’s (deceased) sister Mavis, Lindsay Thompson’s son David, former Chief Commissioner of Police Mick Miller’s daughter Jennifer Riley, Victoria Police superintendent Peter O’Neill, and family and friends. Mr Hunter and his students were kidnapped on Mr Hunter’s ninth day teaching, by Edwin John Eastwood, who had escaped jail where he was serving time for a similar kidnapping from Faraday primary school. The Wooreen children and Mr Hunter were later rescued by police after a night in a bush camp and a shootout between Mr Eastwood and police.

events are key drivers in maintaining our strong visitor economy. “Bass Coast is the perfect location for a cycling event. As well as having a great local cycling community, we have amazing views and backdrops, and we love hosting events which encourage and inspire people to get outdoors and get active. “If you have the chance, head over to the Phillip Island GP track and witness first hand some of the world’s best athletes, battling it out at one of our favourite Bass Coast venues.” The men’s Thule stage two will also start in the Bass Coast Shire on January 31. Beginning in Wonthaggi, riders will race through Inverloch, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Mirboo North, Boolarra and Jeeralang Junction before finishing in Churchill. The tour will run from Wednesday, January 30 to Sunday, February 3 and cover most of the Gippsland region before riders head to the Mornington Peninsula Shire and then finish in the City of Melbourne. The Herald Sun Tour is Australia’s oldest stage race with former winners including Tour de France champions Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins, Tour de France Green Jersey winner Baden Cooke as well as the inaugural Women’s Herald Sun Tour champion Brodie Chapman.

Thrilled: Thomas McFarlane, with his new Specialized bike bearing his name and father David, is training hard ahead of the 2019 Jayco Herald Sun Tour which starts later this month.

Hay fire plea FARMERS are being urged to watch for hay fires after a second fire at Leongatha South destroyed a shed and 600 bales on Saturday evening.

The blaze at Hillgroves Road was at a property neighbouring another hay shed fire that occurred recently. Leongatha South CFA captain Hilco Zuidema said the fire occurred after hay self combusted due to high moisture content. “Early hay that was made in early December, you need to keep a close eye on it because when it was baled, the ground was still moist,” he said. Firefighters were called to the scene at 8.40pm and left after midnight. The fire was expected to be fully extinguished last night or today (Tuesday). The fire was attended by Leongatha and Leongatha brigades.

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Considine and Johnston stalwart retires By Michael Sidors GARY Bullen has called it a day at Leongatha’s Considine and Johnston Builders (C&J) after an illustrious career there spanning just over 37 years.

He began as a draftsman for C&J in October 1981, six years after the business started, and worked his way up toward project management. Prior to Leongatha, he undertook a three year traineeship with Coldon Homes at Wonthaggi. C&J partner Ross Considine told the story of Mr Bullen first securing a Leongatha draftsman’s guernsey. “How he came to our attention was through one of our partners, Phil Johnston, who met up with him on the footy field. It’s a good place to recruit and he looked a million dollars back in those days,” Mr Considine remarked. Mr Bullen recalled some his earlier memories and fondest projects around the Leongatha area, including the ANZ arcade and the original building of Michael’s Supa IGA supermarket. “We worked with a syndicate of investors and took on the projects. They had faith in us and wanted to employ local contractors,” Mr Bullen said. “ANZ took about seven to eight months to complete and Michael’s IGA about 12 months. “C&J originally started after Ross and Phil worked for (local builder) Stan Stubbs, completing their carpentry and joinery apprenticeships with him. “It was after Stan’s retirement that Ross and Phil went out on their own, forming C&J.”

The McMillan Rural Study Centre, since knocked down, was one of C&J’s first, big commercial projects. It was a training college for developing farm apprentices, among other things. Mr Bullen has worked on hospitals, ferry terminals at Port Welshpool, police, fire and ambulance stations, Evans Petroleum’s service stations, Salvation Army buildings, pubs and all manner of primary schools between Koo Wee Rup to Alberton. “One of the people I really enjoyed working with was Leongatha Steel Fabricators’ Garry Hayward. He did a lot of our steel work early on and was an industry legend, so much so that he’d be embarrassed if he had to bring back his oxy torch for corrections,” Mr Bullen added. “Technology has been a major improvement for running the business efficiently but it certainly puts a lot more pressure on with increased work. And people want it now, because you can have it now. “But the one thing that really sticks out in my mind is that the unique thing about C&J is there have been very few dissatisfied customers because we treat each and every project personally, like it was our own. “It’s been an absolute pleasure working here for 37 years. “I have so many fond social memories but it’s probably not a good idea to go into those in great detail. Outside of work we’ve made some great fishing, camping and golfing trips; too many to speak of. “I love fishing and camping myself and I’ve got a reasonably large shed at home I love to tinker in. “I love building stuff. “As for retirement, my accountant told me to have a choice. To that end, Mr Bullen sees himself where he feels at home and plans to get in some fishing in Western Australia for three months in 2020.

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Total fire ban activities spark concern By Michael Sidors THE Star received reports from an anonymous Leongatha North resident who alleged people were mowing, chain-sawing and whipper-snipping on January 4 – a day of total fire ban. Although the use of chainsaws, plant and grass trimmers and lawn mowers are not restricted for use on total fire ban days, the CFA’s Can I or Can’t I brochure is clear about its recommendations and restrictions. It suggests these activities “should be avoided wherever possible because the risk of starting fires is extremely high and the impact of fire on these days may be much greater”. Spark arresters, knapsack spray pumps and water fire extinguishers must comply with relevant Australian standards. “If people decide to take it upon themselves and use chainsaws, plant and grass

trimmers and lawn mowers on days of total fire ban, which was alleged, we absolutely frown upon those activities,” Scott Hillis from the Leongatha CFA said. “I clearly remember the 2012 Aberfeldy fires that were caused by angle grinding on a total fire ban day. “Serious criminal charges can result if the activities lead to fire outbreaks. “Individuals can also face a summons court appearance and our Leongatha captain Dale Carruthers has warned previously that fines up around the $17,000 mark could apply to people burning without permits.” The fire danger period is in force until May 1 for South Gippsland, meaning certain activities are prohibited unless a valid permit is obtained or the activity in question is permitted. On days of total fire ban, chainsaws, plant and grass trimmers and lawn mowers are permitted, but according to the CFA’s brochure and during the fire danger period, when chainsaws, plant and grass trimmers and lawn

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A VEHICLE was destroyed by a suspicious fire at Woolamai on Saturday. The grey Range Rover Sport could not be saved by the Country Fire Authority, after being engulfed by flames at Mill Road at approximately 6.30am. Police are unsure if the vehicle was stolen.

Secure bicycles POLICE are urging people to secure their bicycles after a spate of thefts across the region.

Compliant: South Gippsland Shire Council parks and gardens maintenance staff doing the right thing during the cooler weather. Pam Derrick was whipper-snipping and Rienna Pratten mowed at Centenary Park recently. three metres around the machine cleared of flammable material”. In addition, “a person must be in attendance at all times and must carry at least one of the following fire suppression equipment

items, those being one knapsack spray pump, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than nine litres; or one water (stored pressure) fire extinguisher in working order, fully charged with water and maintained at the

Shock waves Continued from page 1.

Released late last year, the Geoscience Australia National Seismic Hazard Assessment looks at the relative risk of ground-shaking hazards across Australia caused by earthquakes to prepare communities for the natural phenomenon. Trevor Allen, Geoscience Australia earthquake seismologist and earthquake hazard researcher, could not exactly predict when the next earthquake would occur, a forecast based on historical records could be undertaken. Dr Allen said there were approximately 20 known seismically active faults in the area and many bound the Strzelecki Ranges, with known faults along Yallourn, Yarragon, Morwell, Rosedale and Yarram the more active faults. “From the historical earthquake record, we can be pretty confident saying there will be an earthquake of magnitude 4 roughly every three to four years in the area, and perhaps a magnitude five similar to Moe’s 2012 probably about every 20

years or so,” he said. “An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the moment magnitude is a significant earthquake. If it were to occur beneath a major population centre, it would be likely to cause some damage. We certainly wouldn’t expect it to be a wide scale disaster.” The Moe earthquake in 2012 struck with a 5.4 tremble that was felt across Gippsland and was the largest in 109 years, and lasted 30 to 40 seconds. Dr Allen said it was challenging to quantify the damage an earthquake caused because it depended on a variety of factors, including a building’s structural vulnerability, the earthquake’s epicentre and land topography. South Gippsland Shire Council has a municipal emergency management planning committee with members from a number of agencies within emergency response, relief and recovery. The impact on the economy is regarded as a critical consideration for all emergencies and the council’s economic development tourism team worked with emergency management in this

No fire: Leongatha CFA volunteer Scott Hillis is adamant people should restrain from all risky activities during days of total fire ban.

regard. Council major projects and emergency management support officer Virginia Stacey said the tremors of the 2016 quakes were not as severe as the ones during the 2009 Korumburra earthquake measuring 4.8. “Geoscience Australia has recorded that since January 2009 there have been 44 earthquakes of significance recorded measuring between 1.8-4.8 in magnitude up until October 2011,” Ms Stacey said. “South Gippsland continues to experience earth tremors resulting in minor inconvenience and damage. The council has an ‘all hazards approach’ risk assessment process to focus on those emergency risks with the most significant potential impact to the community. “Earthquake risks were reviewed and considered not to be a major risk as they are very unlikely to cause any significant impact to the region. Severe weather or bushfires represent a higher risk from an economic perspective due to the rural nature of the shire.”

correct pressure, with a capacity of not less than nine litres”. Work undertaken in green vegetation is permitted but the CFA suggests maintaining equipment and carrying fire suppression equipment as described above.

Five bikes were stolen from the foreshore camping ground at Inverloch. Bicycles were also taken from a house at Inverloch and also Cowes, Port Welshpool and San Remo.

Jetski stolen A JETSKI and unregistered trailer were stolen from an unlocked garage a Toora overnight on January 7 and 8. The items were valued at a total of $3000. The jetski was a Yamaha make and was taken from a Grip Road address. Anybody with information regarding the theft should ring Foster Police on 56822407.

Community mourns Mary MacKillop College’s founding principal MUCH loved and respected founding principal of Mary Mackillop College, Ed (Edward John) Carmody, will be farewelled this Friday at 11am at the regional college he helped to establish in Leongatha. Mr Carmody died on January 9, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer but will be remembered by many students, staff and families involved at the college during its 32 year history. Mr Carmody was extremely proud of his involvement with the college where he acted as the first principal in 1986 when the college opened its doors. He was thrilled to attend the college’s 30 year celebrations in October 2016 where he helped plant a special tree in the grounds to commemorate the three decade milestone, assisted by the two following college principals David Leslie and Michael Delaney. On retiring from his role at the college, Mr Carmody joined wife Jill Carmody and enjoyed working at their Leongatha travel agency and accompanying clients on tours around the country and internationally. Mr Carmody will be remembered by many in the community as a great family man, brilliant principal, fun loving and happy gentleman. Born on July 28, 1946, Mr Carmody is survived by his wife Jill and four children Renae, Ben, Jacinta and Daniel, their spouses Warren, Debbie, Nathan and Bec, and 12 grandchildren Josh, Pip, Tom, Will, Zara, Patrick, Sam, Alex, Matisse, Louisa, Elijah and Judah. Mr Carmody’s funeral will be held this Friday, January 18 at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s Pioneer Hall, Horn Street, Leongatha.

Memory lives on: the late Ed Carmody (left) joins other Mary MacKillop College principals David Leslie and Michael Delaney to plant a special tree at the college’s 30th anniversary in 2016.

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Vintage treats turn smiley cheeks By Michael Sidors THE South Gippsland branch of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club held its 36th annual swap meet at the Korumburra Showgrounds last Sunday.

With salivating delights such as engines, antique farm machinery, auto and motorcycle parts, bric-a-brac and essentially anything mechanical, the sunny day brought in hoards of people keen to snap up a rare bargain. And they came early. “There’s usually two crowds of people that attend and can easily be distinguished,” swap meet stalwart Gerard Bruning said. “The first ones are here at 6am sharp, ready for a bargain. Then the second lot come in which usually comprises mums and dads and kids. “I’d say about 4000 to 5000 people rotated throughout the day from my observations. Reports of about 130 show cars on display sound about right too. “Having come to the swap meets every year

except one, I still recall the first meet with 70 sites. The next year we doubled it to 140. “The first year we had ‘the ladies’ catering for us. Now the Korumburra Scouts cook up food on the Saturday night.” There was generous support provided by many local organisations to get the swap meet up and running to where it is today. Lynne Nicholas, swap meet secretary, thanked the Korumburra Rotary Club along with the Korumburra and Leongatha Lions clubs for catering on the day. “We’re certainly up on numbers this year and the weather was fantastic today,” Ms Nicholas said. “Show cars on display are definitely up as are stall numbers. “I’d say about a third of the sites were full as of 9pm Saturday night. “I’d like to thank everybody involved comprising the some 90 people who make this event possible.” Sold: Des Rackham (right) came to the Korumburra Swap Meet from Cranbourne and left

with a $10 electric rake. Foster’s Ross West was pleased with yet another sale, noting he’s been coming to the swap meet for so long, he remembers rainbows when they were black and white.

Young blood: Seth Rockall joined father Adam from Leongatha Auto Wreckers in selling Return stall holder: Stony Creek’s Jack Harris pens in the yearly Korumburra Swap Meet on his calendar year after year. He sits with a 186 Holden motor. items at the Korumburra Swap Meet last Sunday.

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RESIDENTS of Dalyston’s Tulloch Street called Bass Coast Shire Council to address road safety issues.

The call comes in response to the development of Cloverdale Park Estate. A petition was presented to councillors at a recent meeting. The petition contained 31 signatures and called for Tulloch Street to be fully bituminised, as well as full kerb and channel works with adequate drainage provided by the developer. Spokesperson for the residents, Barry Cocks, said there had been collective concerns for several years, but the increased traffic in the new estate is likely to exacerbate the problem. “Our most direct concern is related to the ongoing problem of dust that exists in our street and has done since November, 2014,” he said. “After consultations with residents, we contact the (Environmental Protection Authority), which has advised us about what avenues are available if

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the dust problem is not controlled by the time our street is completed.” Access is also a major issue worrying residents. New residents living in the Cloverdale Park Estate will need to enter through Tulloch or Bent Street. “This being the way it is will be dangerous for the following reasons. It has been widely advertised that any new estate in any area should always have more than one entry in case of emergencies – namely fire. Being that Dalyston and the new estate is surrounded by grassland and some forest area, if an emergency were to happen under the current conditions, with emergency vehicles trying to gain access and cars trying to get out, pandemonium would ensue,” Mr Cocks said. “It is our resolve that Bass Coast Council approach the developer and VicRoads to have another road into the estate for this not to happen.” Heavy vehicles and buses also pose a threat to residents, particularly as there are no footpaths or infrastructure available for pedestrians. “The residents of Tulloch Street had a meeting here with members from council and at that meeting we were assured no more heavy vehicles would travel our street to access the new estate,” Mr Cocks said. “The council staff then went on to say to us that if this were the case, we were to take down registration numbers. A truck driver took offence to what was taking place and indirectly made threats to a resident. The residents feel council rangers should be out on the street to do the job, not the residents. “Currently, all school buses use Tulloch Street and Bent Street. As Tulloch and Bent Street are on a blind corner, and once the estate has people in it, we are concerned something tragic may happen. It is for this reason we request council contact the bus coordinators at both Wonthaggi Secondary College campuses and have them alter the bus route.” Speed of traffic, inadequate lighting and lack of footpath infrastructure topped off the concerns. Mr Cocks called on council to fix these issues prior to the completion of the road and the Cloverdale Park Estate, at no cost to residents. Councillors voted to allow the petition to lie on the table and will be considered at the February 20 meeting.

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Locals battle Rosedale fires FIREFIGHTERS and tankers from at least 12 local brigades were deployed to control the Rosedale fires, on the January 4 total fire ban day. The District 9024 Strike Team involved tankers from Ruby, Berrys Creek and Pound Creek, along with a Toora big fill water truck. Local brigades involved in the operation included firefighters and personnel from Leongatha and Leongatha South, Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Inverloch (deploying a Forward Command Vehicle), Kongwak, Korumburra, Loch and Mirboo North. “An asset protection unit was first deployed last Friday, 4 January, at about midnight. That unit’s shift I was involved with went through until 9am the following morning,” Ruby firefighter Darren Hardacre said. “We were deployed at the intersections of Rosedale and Longford roads, the northern sector of the fires, for wind protection. “The following day, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) crews attended the day shift. Leongatha CFA volunteer Scott Cameron was deployed for fire duty the following Monday. He recalled the sheer width of the fire and tricky terrain. Ironically, he got an early glimpse of the fires he would later attend, returning from holidays between Sale and Rosedale when it was only a few acres in size. “I was called out at about lunch time the following Monday, January 7 and stayed on duty until midnight,” Mr Cameron said. “Our staging and task area was based at the Rosedale Speedway, where mapping, food and mechanics were headquartered. “We were slightly restricted in our operation due to the sandy and boggy terrain. “At the time I was there, the burnt area comprised about 12,000 hectares and the front of the fire was about 60km in length. “I believe aircraft were deployed for the very

first time in Australia, during a night time water bombing operation, equipped with night-vision instrumentation optics. “At the northern flank, about 12-13 aircraft flew over. I saw two air tractors spraying that can accommodate nearly 3000 liters of water. “Large Air Tankers (LAT’s), Elvis (Erickson S-64 air-crane helicopter) and Sikorski aircraft were helping too. “All up at least a few hundred firefighters would have been there, containing the fire. Both local firefighters confirmed no serious injuries to any local personnel. As of going to print, the fires continue to burn but are currently contained.

Containment: Ruby firefighter Tim Hardacre controls cinders at the Rosedale fires.

Free TAFE study takes off

MORE than 80,000 Victorians have picked up the phone or submitted an expression of interest form to their local TAFE to find out how they can sign up to the State Government’s Free TAFE initiative.

The enquiries have been made across each of the state’s 12 TAFEs and four dual-sector universities to seek more information and help to enrol in one of 30 free priority TAFE and 20 pre-apprenticeship courses on offer in 2019. Federation Training reported significant interest from prospective students across Gippsland in the Free TAFE initiative announced by the state government in 2019. Chief executive Grant Radford said, “Gippsland students have certainly responded to the initiative and interest has been strong across our Gippsland campuses. “The courses offered across our Gippsland locations will help meet the specific skills and industry needs of those communities and will provide students with the skills needed to gain future employment.” Mr Radford said the actual number of new enrolments will become clearer towards the end of February once term one enrolments have been finalised. “We are ahead of our prospective student numbers compared to the previous year and the Free TAFE initiative has certainly been a significant factor,” Mr

Radford said. “Federation Training is working very hard to meet the vocational training needs of our Gippsland communities and we look forward to welcoming students to our TAFE when classes commence.” In Victoria more than 15,000 enquiries have been made into enrolling in the Diploma of Nursing, with courses in Community Services, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Cyber Security, Education Support and Mental Health also attracting thousands of enquiries. All 50 courses on the Free TAFE list were selected because they give Victorians the skills they need for the jobs most in demand across Victoria and every single course on the list has attracted enquiries.

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Sunny skies attract market-goers By Michael Sidors LAST Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pearler of an evening attracted big crowds to the Inverloch Community Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Twilight Market, at The Glade.

The market, organised by the Inverloch Lions Club, is a great summer drawcard and attracts plenty of locals and tourists alike. Ian Rasmussen, treasurer of the Inverloch Lions Club, is always pleased to see the market in full swing, with live entertainment provided by Invy Horn Jam, a jumping castle for kids, an animal petting zoo and not to mention plenty of food stalls to keep attendees going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are about 30 stalls here today, all with great offerings providing authentic produce that is community owned,â&#x20AC;? Mr Rasmussen said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Inverloch Lions are involved in a number of projects and we are currently raising funds for the Pick My Project winning sound shell, to be constructed right here at the glade, costing about $400$500,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with the Inverloch Rotary Club to get construction going, hopefully by the end of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sound shell will be great for our jazz festival and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to have funding from council and Bendigo Bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inverloch Lions and the RSL will be involved in Australia Day activities such as the South Gippsland Yacht Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wooden dinghy regatta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also looking forward to working with the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia, assisting with parking requirements at Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main surf beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see disabled people surf for the first time is incredible.â&#x20AC;?

Jazzing: Invy Horn Jam entertained crowds at the Inverloch Community Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Twilight Market last Wednesday.

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a 100km/h zone at Port Welshpool last Thursday.

POLICE are urging the public to swim Foster Police allege the 27 year old man was between the flags and only at patrolled travelling at 123km/h in a 100km/h zone on the locations after many rescues across the South Gippsland Highway at Port Welshpool. region. Swimmers are also warned to not swim further out to sea unless they are competent swimmers. Many swimmers have been caught in rips at beaches from Phillip Island to Venus Bay, with life savers coming to their aid.

Market fun: from left, Koonwarraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brody and Harry Weymouth, Ollie McRae and Bonny Weymouth at the Inverloch Community Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Twilight Market, last Wednesday.

Man charged

Vehicle impounded

A MIRBOO North woman will be summonsed to appear before Korumburra Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court to face traffic offences.

The 67 year old was caught by Foster Police during a numberplate recognition operation on A TOORA man has been charged with the South Gippsland Highway at Korumburra handling stolen goods. on January 7 and found to be driving a vehicle Foster Police recovered horse gear stolen from bearing false numberplates. Pearcedale in November 2018 after receiving Further investigation revealed to police that information from the public and charged the 47 the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence was suspended. The vehicle year old Toora man. was impounded. Some of the stolen property is still outstanding and may have been sold to people in the Toora or Foster areas. Anybody who has concerns over horse gear FOSTER Police have received items of they have purchased recently should contact property. A mobile phone was found in Harding Lawson Foster Police on 5682 2407. Road, Fish Creek. A menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bicycle and a watch were found in the Foster township. A MORWELL man was fined $322 and If you can assist with reuniting these items received three demerit points after being with their owners, please contact Foster Police on caught allegedly driving at 123km/h in 5682 2407.

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Family time: Inverloch grandparents Frank and Karyn Bugeja were joined by their Sydney grand children Abigail (left) and Jamie Halcit and pooch Reggie.

PRESENTING TO COUNCIL Council do not usually meet during the month of January. Public presentations commence February 2019, Expressions of Interest to present are made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

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Roadside slashing and unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra: Coleman Park, 4.00pm - 6.00pm, Korumburra South, Outtrim, Foster, Foster North Free sausage sizzle and sports demonstrations Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin Pound Creek: Pound Creek Fire Station, Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra South, 11.30am, guest speaker and barbeque lunch Outtrim Kongwak: Kongwak Hall, Main Street, Drainage maintenance: Korumburra South Road, 8.30am - 10.30am, free breakfast with guest COUNCIL MEETINGS Korumburra South and Soldiers Road, Waratah speakers North At Council Meeting 19 December 2018, Council Meeniyan: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw Tree requests: Whole Shire resolved to hold monthly Council Meetings in Street, 9.00am - 11.00am, Guest speaker and the Council Chamber, Leongatha commencing at Reseal preparation: Wild Dog Valley Road, Wild Dog barbeque breakfast Valley 2.00pm on the following dates listed: Venus Bay: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Footpath renewal: Landy Road, Foster and Bridge Club, 9.00am - 11.00am, Free breakfast and Wednesday 27 February 2019 Street, Korumburra entertainment Road construction: Unnamed Road off Foster Mount Wednesday 27 March 2019 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS CEREMONY Best Road, Mount Best Wednesday 24 April 2019 Kerb and channel renewal works: Landy Road, Wednesday 16 January, Memorial Hall, Foster Leongatha, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Live Wednesday 29 May 2019 Stabilising works: Ruby Arawata Road, Ruby and Wednesday 26 June 2019 One Chain Road, Kardella to nominees and award recipients. Sealed road patching: Whole Shire CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Wednesday 24 July 2019 AUSTRALIA DAY CEREMONIES Saturday 26 January at 9.30am Wednesday 28 August 2019 Dumbalk: Dumbalk Memorial Park, 6.00pm - 9.30pm, Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha Wednesday 25 September 2019 Community barbeque Leongatha: McIndoe Park, Turner Street, Wednesday 23 October 2019 8.30am - 11.00am, Family activities and sausage Wednesday 20 November 2019 sizzle Mirboo North: Mirboo North Swimming Pool, Wednesday 18 December 2019 9.30am - 5.00pm, Free entry to the pool, CWA EMPLOYMENT morning tea and sausage sizzle with live Council advertises all employment opportunities entertainment to follow on its website. For details please visit: Foster: Main Street, 11.00am - 1.30pm, Family www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment friendly show themed event 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 | Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 | 5662 9200 | council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au | www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Erosion threatens surf club By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

INVERLOCH Surf Life Saving Club fears its infrastructure is under threat as erosion continues to wreak havoc on the foreshore.

The patrol tower has been moved further down the beach towards Wreck Creek due to the changing circumstances on the beach. Bass Coast Shire Council has stepped in to take action to prevent further damage of club facilities. “Council has relocated the current observation structure on three occasions in the past six months to assist the club to protect its asset. The current site of the building is to allow the club to deliver services across this summer period, under a temporary licence from Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Council until the end of the 2018-19 season,” council’s manager sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma said. “This allows the club to explore other options for observing the foreshore area during the peak summer season and deliver services in the future.” Plans to develop wet sand fencing are also underway to protect the foreshore from further erosion and to also protect Bunurong Road, which is perilously close to the beach. “Wet sand fencing is an erosion control structure installed from the estimated maximum erodible level of the

beach. Constructed using thin slats of timber connected by wire, it helps to accumulate and maintain sand, working to rebuild a beach for improved community use,” Ms Griepsma said. “The structure allows waves to pass through carrying sand while limiting the amount that returns offshore. This is due to its design decreasing the wave energy, allowing sand to settle more easily behind the fence. At Inverloch, two rows of 1.2-metre-high fencing will be installed at two locations: in front of the Bunurong Road primary erosion site and the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club.” The works have been jointly funded by council and the State Government’s Protection of Victoria’s Iconic Beaches and Coastline Project. In the meantime, club president Fiona McMahonHughes said the changing conditions at the beach have affected the surf and beach-goers should be wary. “Our season has gone very well so far, but there are some changes to the surf to be careful of. There is more wave action, so make sure you check the conditions before going in and make sure the patrollers are on duty,” she said. Ms McMahon-Hughes reported there had been no major incidents at Inverloch this season, but there had been several rescues. Despite this, it has been an exciting time for the club, with a record number of nippers taking part in the summer program. “We had around 300 nippers. We decided not to cap the

New location: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club member Holly Foster was pictured with the patrol tower, which has been moved further down the beach towards Wreck Creek due to ongoing erosion. program this year because we had plenty of resources,” Ms McMahon-Hughes said. The program finished with the club championship, which ran extremely well. The club has also hosted Bronze camps, fundrais-

ing events and is looking forward to its Australia Day celebrations. Paid patrollers are out on the beach on weekdays with volunteers standing guard on weekends between 10am and 6pm.

Bass Coast council seeks new off leash areas BASS COAST Shire Council is seeking community input on potential off leash beach areas in San Remo, Cape Woolamai, Newhaven and Cowes.

Through an online survey, council is hoping to identify the level of community support for off leash areas at Foots Beach in San Remo, next to the Phillip Island bridge in Newhaven, options at Cleeland Bight in Cape Woolamai and west of the yacht club in Cowes. Currently, there are no off leash beach areas in these locations, with the only off leash beach area on Phillip Island located in Ventnor. These potential locations provide the opportunity for fair and equitable use of the beaches, while considering amenity and the environment. The community consultation process to develop Bass Coast Shire Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan

2017-2021 indicated support for more off leash beach areas within the municipality. During 2018, council worked with Phillip Island Nature Parks and the San Remo Foreshore Committee of Management to identify potential off leash dog walking areas in San Remo and on Phillip Island. This collaborative process identified several potential locations on council managed beaches, and one on a San Remo Foreshore Committee of Management managed beach. Phillip Island Nature Parks is now partnering to consult with the community on these proposed off leash locations and changes to current regulations. The consultation will also aim to gauge community supporting for providing 24/7 off leash access at Ventnor. Council officers and Nature Parks will be popping up on location at the proposed beaches during January to answer questions on the potential off leash areas and to al-

low people to fill out hard copy surveys, ask questions and provide feedback. An online survey became available yesterday (Monday, January 14) at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/offleash. Results from this survey will inform recommendations for the formal designation of off leash areas on the beach in San Remo and on Phillip Island. Currently, dogs are allowed on leash on the beach at San Remo, expect between 10am and 6pm from December 1 to April 30. Dogs are allowed on leash on some council managed beaches, expect between 8pm and 7am, and 10am to 5pm from December 1 to April 30, with the exception of Cowes Main Beach – extending from Mussel Rocks to Erehwon Point –where dogs are prohibited at all times. For more information or to get a hard copy survey mailed out, please contact the community safety team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Have your say: Bass Coast Shire Council is seeking community input on potential off leash areas at San Remo and Phillip Island.

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COLUMN 7 THE Australian Red Cross Blood Service would like to thank donors from Leongatha for their generosity when the mobile donor centre visited recently. In all 292 donations were given, saving an incredible 876 lives. One in three Australians will need blood or a blood product in their lifetime, but only one in 30 currently donates. The mobile donor centre will next visit Leongatha from Wednesday, April 30 to Friday, May 10, 2019. Please call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or visit www.donateblood.com.au for more information. VICTORIANS will gather for a commemoration service in February to acknowledge the significant impact of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires. The anniversary will be a time for reflection

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as Victorians remember the catastrophic bushfires and the loss of 173 lives. Many more were injured and lost their homes, with the memories of these events having long lasting impacts on a number of communities. A state anniversary commemoration will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens. The event is being held on this date to allow for communities to hold their own events during the week or spend time with family and friends during what will be a difficult time. This will be in addition to a number of community commemoration services organised locally with funding support from the State Government.

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Tom Curtain to wake up Boolarra By Michael Sidors

Beach fun: the senior students at Wonthaggi North Primary School saw out the end of term with a beach day. They spent the day learning water safety and having fun in the water at Bay Beach, Cape Paterson. It was a great way to farewell the Grade 6 students.

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losing hotels due to a myriad of financial stresses. “It’s a really good feeling, knowing we are contributors and keeping the vibrancy of the town.” WITH local business closures coinciding The community hotel boasts an impressive and with the decommissioned Hazelwood picturesque six acre allotment, with views of the Power Plant, the Boolarra Community Morwell River. Free camping, top notch entertainHotel is reviving a strong sense of pride ment acts and a top notch bistro are drawcards to this small hamlet about 20 minutes from Mirboo North. among the township’s 500 residents. Entertainment director Cathy Ryan has lined up Previously, the privately owned hotel was under threat of closure about two and a half years ago, when the much loved country music singer Tom Curtain, a few passionate locals came together and jumped at with the Katherine Outback Experience, for their the opportunity to raise funds and become unit hold- ‘Speak Up’ tour. The Boolarra Community Hotel is one of only ers in trust. Nowadays, about 140 locals and interested par- two Victorian locations they will perform at. ties stake their personal claim in ownership, each The hotel will host the event on February 16 and putting up a minimum of $2500 to secure an impor- the group will set crowds alight with its immersive, tant revitalisation campaign for the iconic, six acre show-stopping horse performances and dog training hotel and camping grounds. demonstrations. “How good is this? It’s Victoria’s best kept seSuch is the quality of their farming experience cret and this small town will only go from strength act, they were recipients of the 2018 Northern Terto strength with a strong sense of unity and togeth- ritory Tourism Awards for best tourist attraction and erness,” chairman of the trustee board and Boolarra best visitor experience. Community Hotel general manager Barry Richard The acclaimed country music star’s 2017 and said. third album, Territory Time, debuted at number one “Just recently here at the hotel, we had an elder- on the Australian iTunes Country Music Charts. ly lady come in alone for dinner. Her husband was The ‘speak up’ component of the tour is dediaway and the adjacent tables greeted her with comcated to a life cut short and tragic, avoidable loss of panionship and open arms. That’s just one example Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett. of countless others. “I will be sharing my story of growing up in “I can tell you personally that we’ve had a lot people lose jobs around the region over the past few drought on our family farm, and the challenges we have experienced in getting to where we are today, years due to the Hazelwood closure. “One man I recall in his early 40s was really together with the Speak Up message on behalf of down and out. We took him on as a waiter and saw Dolly’s Dream,” Tom said in a media release. “We hope to inspire students that anything is poshim flourish to now become a fulltime fire fighter livsible with the right mindset and hard work, together ing in Mildura. “Our now 23 year old head chef stayed local, with being good people.” He wrote the smash hit song Speak Up following completing her apprenticeship with us. “It’s understandable that small communities with her tragic loss and having a close relationship with ageing populations can only offer so much in terms her parents. That song also reached number one on of employment. It is a reality that a lot of them are the Australian iTunes Country Music Charts.

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Camping free at Franklin River By Michael Sidors

“The quality of facilities is very good here and I don’t think we have a lot of free camping areas in Germany,” Tim said. IF you’re a self-sufficient camper look“Back home camping grounds are completely ing for a cost effective way to travel full in summer but not so many camper vans like in around, the Franklin River Reserve just Australia. perfect to save some money and we also saw outside of Toora provides free camping quite“It’s a few in Tasmania.” for a maximum stay of two nights or 48 Historically, the three acres, 32 perches Franklin River Reserve was originally set aside for camping hours and is RV friendly. The facilities are new, clean and tidy. Six toilets and watering purposes in April, 1887, by the comare on-site along with a recycled water tank and un- missioner of crown lands and survey, John L. Dow. The South Gippsland Shire Council was assigned der cover outdoor table area. Plenty of open grassland areas abound for tents or the management for public purposes in 1988, where camper vans, with the option of camping along the river. it remains under its direction. English immigrant Ernest Charles Foster, once the Open fires and solid fuel barbecues are prohibited sole South Gippsland Shire Council parks and garand camping grounds are not pet friendly. Plenty of international guests take advantage of dens curator, worked tirelessly and alone maintaining the free and well maintained facilities, including streets, parks and reserves in all shire towns. He was German tourists Tim Galuba and Henry Niemeier, on instrumental clearing and re-planting the reserve. The reserve is used for a multitude of purposes holiday in a camper van during their post high school gap year taking English studies at the University of including weddings, birthdays and the annual Toora Cricket Club duck races since 1986. Queensland.

Leaders make an impact SOUTH Gippsland and Bass Coast were well represented at the Gippsland Community Leadership Program’s recent graduation.

Locals Andrea Evans-McColl, Holly Grand-Court, Kellie Nicolls and Michael Spiller were among the 27 graduates to be acknowledged by family, friends and peers at Narkoojee Winery in Glengarry. Almost 100 guests enjoyed a wonderful evening with the graduates presenting their syndicate community projects during the night. These projects were a highlight of the evening and are a culmination of the work done by the leadership group over the past 10 months. The subject matter of these projects was individually selected by each group and were all based around value adding to the Gippsland community, and ultimately leaving an ongoing legacy for the community. The projects deliverables were

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Mate Bystander Workshop, supporting East Gippsland young professionals, Side by Side Gippsland Youth Mentoring, Project Take Off – a social inclusion event for young people with disabilities in Gippsland, and Gippslanders promoting Gippsland – an initiative to strengthen the potential of small Gippsland towns, in this case Stratford. Mr Spiller and Ms Nicolls were part of the Mate Bystander project, Ms Grand-Court contributed to the Side by Side Gippsland Youth Mentoring Program and Ms Evans-McColl was involved with Project Take Off. In 2018, the leadership program covered the length and breadth of Gippsland with its launch back in March at the Criterion Hotel in Sale and two day residential in Inverloch, Phillip Island and Omeo. Over the course of the 2018, the cohort visited Trafalgar, Latrobe Regional Hospital, East Gippsland food and agricultural venues, Parliament House in Melbourne, Meeniyan, Fulham prison, CFA facilities, AGL Loy Yang and late in the year spent four days in

Canberra. The graduation evening finished with a slideshow of the year. It was with commentary from two graduates and a special presentation to outgoing program director Jenny Hammett, who has been director for the past two year and has been involved with the program in some capacity for nearly all of its 22 years. Clean cut: the RV friendly Franklin River Reserve near Toora provides six clean toilets, rain Ms Hammett was acknowledged on the night as a great hum- water and tables under cover. ble leader herself and she has had a profound impact on many of the graduates throughout the entirety of the program. Committee for Gippsland CEO Sophie Morell said; “the Gippsland Community Leadership Program continues to grow in status and is widely acknowledged as Gippsland’s premier leadership program. Committee for Gippsland is proud to auspice WALKING around Leongatha and other from on this one day. Gippsland Community Leadership Australia Day is the day to reflect on what it Program and we will continue to towns in South Gippsland, it is just so means to be Australian, to celebrate and to acknowlenhance the program over future uplifting to see traders proudly decorat- edge our history. years.” ing their shop windows in preparation On Australia Day we celebrate all the things we Gippsland Community Leadlove about Australia: our great land, a sense of fair for Australia Day. ership Project 2019 will begin It was also uplifting to turn on the radio on Monday go, the wonderful lifestyle, democracy, the freedoms with a launch on February 21. morning and hear all the positive comments regarding we enjoy and our people. It is a very special day when we can get togethPrime Minister Scott Morrison’s push to make citizener with family and friends, head away for the long ship ceremonies compulsory on Australia Day. This will mean local councils will be forced to weekend and support local businesses, have some hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day in fun and reflect on just how lucky we are to live in a Morrison Government move aimed at locking in this great country. So this Australia Day don’t let people water it January 26 as the national day. This was also applauded by an indigenous coun- down. Be proud, stand and sing the national anthem cillor from Melbourne’s northern suburbs who said out loud, wave your Australian flags and have some he is proud to celebrate with all Australians on Aus- fun dressing up in our national colours. Get those snags on the barby, stick the lamb roast tralia Day, January 26. He said we have our Sorry Day and we should in the Weber, decorate the pav and start rolling the just leave the past behind and move forward and cel- chocolate lamingtons in the coconut. Let’s make this ebrate with all Australians, wherever we have come Australia Day the best ever! • Kellie Nicolls • Michael Spiller

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from Bass Coast Shire Council.

Mayor’s message Cr Don Hill HAPPY New Year to all. The following Message is an update on some of the changes instigated since I became mayor in November, along with some information on what is coming up shortly.

Meeting norms were discussed within the councillor group and these expected behaviour standards are now being followed. Meetings have improved and Council business is conducted efficiently and at a professional standard. Robust debate continues but within the framework of acceptable conduct as defined by the Councillor Code of Conduct document and other appropriate standards. I invite people to view one of the recent Council meetings streamed on the website to see the smooth functioning Council in operation. The councillors now meet every week for an hour session to specifically discuss strategic issues at Council and this is allowing Council to be more in control of the direction of Council as well as enabling councillors to be more on top of the information on the really big topics. Councillors this year will be meeting on all Wednesdays each month instead of only three per month as has been the case for the years since 2012. This was decided

German guests: German tourists Tim Galuba and Henry Niemeier free camped at the Franklin River Reserve at Toora recently.

as councillors felt they needed more time to discuss topics and strategically plan for success. Although Council has had no meeting days since December, councillors and staff have been busy on upcoming agenda items and longer-term planning. February for example will see Council briefed upon and or debate in Council matters such as the Bald Hills Wind Farm complaint, Leongatha Community Hub options, Great Southern Rail Trail, Financial and Annual Plan, 2019/20 Budget, Rating Strategy, Road Safety Strategy, Shared Services, improvements to the Councillor Support and Expenditure policy, and much more. Council is currently preparing work to submit to the GLGN (Gippsland Local Government Network) group of local councils on Council’s suggestions for inclusion in the GLGN agenda. These are projects that give benefit to multi-shire impact and we are hoping to get a few projects listed for discussion and possible adoption. March will see several important documents released for the usual 28 day consultation period and I encourage anyone interested to consider contributing to those discussions: your input is considered and more so when Council makes changes to the way things have been done in the past.

Cut your cancer risk FIVE thousand Victorian lives could be saved and 6500 cases of cancer avoided over five years if there was increased effort to prevent cancer.

ceiving a free home screening kit in the mail. “Bowel cancer is Victoria’s second biggest cancer killer, claiming the lives of more than 1300 Victorians each year. However, we know that if bowel cancer is detected at stage one or two, there is a 98 That includes Victorians making healthy life- percent to 90 percent chance of survival, respectivestyle choices and taking part in free cancer screening ly, but too many people in the target age of 50-74 programs, new data released by the Cancer Council are ignoring the free and simple test mailed to our Victoria shows. homes,” Mr Sinclair said. Every year, more than 33,000 Victorians are di“We aim to increase participation in the free bowagnosed with cancer, with 68 percent of Victorians el screening test to 50 percent by 2021, potentially with cancer living for five or more years after their saving thousands of lives.” diagnosis. Victoria’s other free screening programs include Todd Harper, Cancer Council Victoria CEO, said cervical screening, for which Cancer Council is workthat with one in three cancer diagnoses able to be prevented, Cancer Council has set 2021 targets the ing to improve participation, and breast screening. Mr Sinclair said collaboration and more investorganisation needs every Victorian to help achieve. “We believe that through a concentrated effort ment are also needed to tackle obesity. “Nineteen percent of Victorians are obese – a and collaborative approach to cancer prevention, improving screening rates and continued developments leading risk factor for heart disease, type 2 diabetes in treatment, it is achievable to save 5000 lives and and 13 different cancers,” Mr Sinclair said. “I encourage everyone to try and maintain a prevent 6500 cancer cases between 2016-2021,” Mr healthy weight by sticking to a healthy nutritious Harper said. Craig Sinclair, Cancer Council Victoria head of diet, avoiding sugary drinks, and being physically prevention, said the latest data shows only 42 percent active.” To find out more about cutting your cancer risk of eligible Victorians aged 50 to 74 take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program after re- visit www.cancervic.org.au/preventing-cancer

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OPINIONS

Transparency and protocol

I AM writing to share my personal views formed through having attended recent South Gippsland Shire Council meetings – something I am not accustomed to doing. Council obviously leans heavily on protocol – necessary if we are to maintain proceedings in an orderly fashion. Transparency is said to be an objective, but actually offering it up is another matter. It’s quite noticeable the few questions put to the council by ‘punters’ – and I mean serious, well thought out questions deserving of a ‘proper’ response – are mostly brushed off with gobbledegook answers. Whilst the answer provided may be technically ‘correct’, they invariably evade the nub of the question posed. It is not a matter of a question being

misunderstood – it’s clearly a strategic way of avoiding uncomfortable questions (keeping in mind no debate is permitted at the time). So, because the ‘punter’ is not permitted to ask the same question at a later date (that’s protocol at work), he/she needs to find another way of trying to get a satisfactory answer. This approach to dealing with ratepayers’ questions works well if everyone concerned has time to waste, and it conveys there is little interest in actually practicing transparency. The whole approach to the matter of ‘transparency’ causes one to wonder! If there is nothing being hidden from public view, why is espousing a transparency policy considered to be necessary at all? Please don’t get me wrong here. There is no doubt a lot of good work is being done by council on behalf of the

E D I T O R I A L Fire legislation needed, not guidelines WITH today (Tuesday) a day of total fire ban in Victoria, it’s alarming that authorities still have to reinforce the message about what fire safety precautions must be taken. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) urges people not to use machinery such as motorised garden tools on days of total fire ban in order to reduce the risk of sparks from these machines causing a fire that could have catastrophic impacts. The bushfire that engulfed 12,000ha of state forest and plantations near Rosedale over the past week is an example of just how far reaching the impacts of such disasters can be. While the CFA’s Can I or Can’t I brochure has recommendations about what people should not do on total fire ban days, it’s high time the State Government specifies what activities must be banned by way of law. A Leongatha North resident contacted The Star with concerns about people mowing and using chainsaws on January 4 – a day of total fire ban. While these activities were not illegal as per current legislation, they were technically risky. The problem with guidelines is that not everybody obeys them – and they have the right not to do so – but with law, people generally know there are penalties for not obeying law and therefore behave. Common sense is unfortunately not all that common and sometimes governments need to legislate to ensure everyone acts for the greater good.

‘punters’. Overall, I have the impression the present council members are good at the ‘small stuff’, but lack the vision, or perhaps the expertise, to propel our shire into a decent future. I am not attacking the councillors personally - I know virtually nothing about any of them – but, on the face of it, they may (as a group) be somewhat lacking in business experience. What I am alluding to is often referred to as learning gained from having had ‘skin in the game’. I suspect their approach is governed primarily by having one eye on their re-election prospects, as opposed to pushing the longer term projects that will ultimately be the cornerstones of the shire’s future. Note that at one meeting, more time was taken over the re-naming of a street than was given to any other agenda item! As a clear example of the ‘short termism’, I cite the only question put to me (by the mayor) after I first addressed the council (they erroneously appeared to consider my submission only related to a proposed solution to the lack of car parking spaces in Leongatha) was along the lines of “what is the immediate benefit of your proposal” (when clearly there was no immediate benefit). They should have read the heading on the submission and then perhaps they may have better understood it! To legitimise my ‘shorttermism’ assessment of council, can I postulate that I doubt if anyone has given thought to the possibility the reason the shire

Letters to the Editor has been unable to secure a lease over the railway land is perhaps because the State Government may be closer to utilising the property than is thought by our representatives. The re-opening of the railway line is a political problem that will eventually have a political solution, when the time is right from the State Government perspective. Play our cards right and that time could be as soon as three years down the track. This is the reason I believe it’s imperative the council acts immediately to rescind its support for the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail beyond Leongatha. The rail trail stands to benefit far more from the return of the trains to Leongatha than it ever will from proceeding with the proposed extension. Despite advise to the contrary, said to have been given to council by VicTrack, the current rail trail extension project is clearly a barrier to the return of the trains. Spring Street will not fund both projects, as to do so means money spent on the rail trail extension may be totally wasted. However, this would clearly not be the case if the railway was re-opened only to Clyde. So, with a 700 home sub-division in Clyde currently seeking council approval, is the shorter railway re-opening what the council is actually aiming for? Council refuses to declare which of the two projects is priority one. I have directly asked council for the answer and our State Government MP, Danny

O’Brien, has also posed the same question, without getting clarification. With no clear directive from council, the State Government is being gifted an easy ‘out’. It’s not that hard councillors when only one option has the capacity to significantly benefit our shire and the other is a nice, but expensive ‘add on’! On a lighter note – I reckon it’s time for council to stop watching Yes Minister and to throw away their Sir Humphrey Appleby Handbooks. It’s our money!

John McCombe, Leongatha.

Venus Bay needs attention SUMMER brings warm beautiful weather showcasing the pristine beaches we all enjoy. As a permanent resident of Venus Bay, I love the regular walk from beach number 1 to beach number 5 and back, a distance of approximately 10 kilometres. December arrives and the changes to our town are unbelievably disgusting, an example of ugly human behaviour and how authorities lack insight into the real needs of our community. It is the seventh week of summer with Christmas and New Year come and gone. The beaches are littered with discarded plastic from bottle tops to latex condoms and everything else in between. Removing bins from beaches 2, 3, 4 and 5 was

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to prompt people to be responsible for their own rubbish. This doesn’t deter downright selfish people from enjoying the beaches, leaving their rubbish where they sat and simply walking away to their cars. One toilet block servicing five busy beaches is appalling. New Year’s Day is a classic example of blocked toilets overflowing with human waste, dirty, smelly, and no toilet paper in sight. All beaches resembled a war zone with “pipi pickers” in for the kill. Oh, the almighty dollar, with Melbourne restaurants being the recipients of most of “the pick”. A money making scheme if I ever saw one to the detriment of our community. I know I speak for others in saying “stay home” or at least respect the residents of Venus Bay who actually care. Who in their right mind can’t see this town is drowning without proper infrastructure to cope with the summer population “explosion” and quite simply the dreadful low standards of some people. What can we do without the proper support of responsible authorities? Bring on winter!

Jennifer Blaauw, Venus Bay.

Library impact BASS Shire councillors, please show a little humanity. It’s important. On New Year’s Eve, at a local gathering, I spoke to many people of the potential loss of our mobile library to our towns.

I was astonished at their shocked reaction. Many didn’t know and without exception they all disagreed with such a near sighted decision, especially in a fast growing area. Quite aside from the political wrangling over this issue, there is a human side. Let me tell a couple of specific instances. One man was so upset because his wife did not drive and with three small children, walking to the library for new books to read was the highlight of their week. A young man said he loved the library because he could go there by himself to pick books. Another elderly couple said their driving ability was diminishing and they would be unable to drive to the nearest big library. Another gentleman from elsewhere said his town had a mobile library and if they lost it, he would move. There were many, many more and I became aware that feelings are running high in the waterline towns and if councillors and other decision makers do not heed the rumblings, they are going to be voted out of office. I believe that with the increase in rates from growth in the area, using a small proportion of this to continue this amenity makes sense. What else does council give to these communities in return for their rates?

Diana Lutz, Coronet Bay.

VOXPOP! VOX

The Star asked racing fans at last Wednesday’s Stony Creek Ladies’ Day, “What do you like about country racing?”

“I just love atmosphere.”

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relaxed

Mandy Hamilton, Toora.

“It’s the relaxed atmosphere.”

Tom Jephcott, South Morang.

“The friendly crowds, kick back atmosphere, great food and handy bus services to Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower.”

Wes Jones, Tarwin Lower.

“I love the racing and honesty of the crowds, not having to worry about belongings.”

Karyn Bugeja, Inverloch.

Teens to the rescue at Venus Bay By Tayla Thomas

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THE calibre and importance of local surf life saving clubs was reinforced following a triple rescue on New Year’s Day. Three 14 year olds and one 15 year old were involved in the rescue at Number 5 Beach at Venus Bay. Two teenagers found themselves in trouble and their aunty entered the water on a boogie board in an attempt to save them. The teenagers were brought back to the shore by a surfer and their aunty was rescued by 14 year old Taite Cumming with the help of Patrick and Alexander Duncan, and

Sass Fagan. The four young lifesavers were involved in a roving patrol on Beach 2 and 3 when they were called in to help with the rescue between 1.30pm and 2pm. “I was pretty nervous at first but once we got there we helped handle the situation. The lady did well to not panic,” Patrick said. Taite and Alexander entered the water to help while Patrick and Sass assisted the surfer. Involvement in a rescue is an unusual task for lifesavers who aren’t Bronze Medal holders. Alexander was the only one who had already undergone the Bronze Medal training. Competition director at Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club David Cumming said the four young lifesavers are ‘above average’ in their

surf rescue skills. “They are fairly well drilled, but what they did was pretty extraordinary. They are used to doing this sort of thing in competition but they handled themselves really well,” he said. All four lifesavers patrol with Inverloch and Venus Bay, and have been involved in surf rescue since Nippers. “We like competing and going to camps with the club. You meet a lot of good friends,” Taite said. Patrick said they train twice a week down at the beach and the skills they learn are extremely valuable. With more summer fun still to come for many locals and holidaymakers, Taite encouraged all beachgoers to choose patrolled beaches and stay within the flags.

Important skills: from left, Patrick Duncan, Alexander Duncan, Sass Fagan and Taite Cumming put their surf rescue training to fine use when they assisted in the rescue of three people at Venus Bay recently.

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Indoor cats: Codie Moore with her two cats Jenny and Ricky voted for a night time curfew in the South Gippsland Shire Council’s cat curfew survey earlier this year.

Social media cat cry

By Leticia Laing

CAT owners and cat lovers alike have lashed out in a social media storm at the South Gippsland Shire Council for its plan to protect cats and wildlife with a 24 hour cat curfew.

Although the shire council officers widely distributed a survey over six weeks across the region, there have been claims the community wasn’t properly consulted and that cats should be allowed to roam beyond their owner’s property. The shire’s cat curfew survey received 491 responses which revealed of those supportive of a cat curfew, 63.7 percent were cat owners and 68.4 percent of yes voters supported a 24 hour curfew. Nevertheless a poll released on The Star’s Facebook page which received 861 responses had a considerably different result with 62 percent of those polled wanting to keep cats free and only 38 percent wanting the cats on a 24 hour cat curfew. The Facebook poll could not take into account whether voters were from the South Gippsland Shire, whether they were cat owners, bots, or fake Facebook profiles which are very important factors in the vote outcome. Comments however indicated people preferred a curfew where cats were kept indoors only at night or be allowed to wander beyond their premises, as is the current custom. The council’s curfew policy does not mean cats need to be kept indoors, the curfew means cats need to

be kept on their owner’s premises at all times. South Gippsland Shire Council’s coordinator Local Laws Luke Mullen said, “We have had a steady increase in both cat collections and complaints of wandering cats across the shire over the last few years. “Since announcing the cat curfew we have had a substantial amount of enquiries in relation to it. The majority of the enquiries have been in support of the curfew and just wanting clarification of how the curfew would work and how it would be enforced. Leongatha resident Codie Moore who voted for a night time curfew on the council survey said although she found the 24 hour cat curfew was a bit annoying; at least she had the option of constructing a cat enclosure for her two cats to be outdoors. “Our cats have always come in at night because we’ve experienced what we think are tom cats (non-desexed male cats) coming and meowing at our window at crazy hours of the night,” she said. “It’s for safety reasons we keep them inside at night. We have tried to keep them completely indoors but one of our cats is eight years old so it would be a huge adjustment for her. I feel sorry for people on a low income who will bear the cost of building an enclosure for their cats. It can be expensive.” Ms Moore said she is in the process of planning where the enclosure will go for her two cats Jenny and Richard who are both desexed. The curfew will begin on April 1 and was introduced by council in response to the absence of council local laws and policy that required cats to be contained within their property.

Mayor’s message Cr Brett Tessari

Happy New Year! I hope everyone in Bass Coast enjoyed the Christmas and New Year period, and perhaps got to experience some of the amazing events held across the shire in this time.

perienced a tragedy on our shores, with the drowning of a father and son at Cape Woolamai on Christmas Eve. It is such a sad circumstance, which shows us just how important it is to try and spread awareness and education on water safety as far and wide as possible. We are currently working with Life Saving Victoria The three New Year’s Eve celebrations held in Bass and foreshore managers (Phillip Island Nature Parks, Parks Victoria and San Remo Foreshore Committee of Coast provided a fantastic night out for everyone and Management) to identify improvements and opportuniby all accounts, the fireworks displays were incredible. ties. We are also looking at communicating with people It was also great to see the crowds at the celebrations before they arrive, and raising public awareness. The across the municipality behaving responsibly and be- Beachsafe app is a great resource to help you find out ing respectful of the great outdoor spaces we have in more about patrol locations, facilities, hazards, weather, Bass Coast. swell and tide on all of our beaches. For the first time in a long time, I had my family of The Bass Coast Agricultural Show was held in five together on Christmas Day, including my London Wonthaggi this weekend, and provided a fabulous day based daughter who flew in and surprised us all. I hope of fun for the whole family. It was great to see so many everyone also had the opportunity to enjoy the festive people out there enjoying this local event, which takes season with loved ones, friends and those important to a dedicated group of volunteers an awful lot of effort to you. put on each year. Whew! We have certainly had a real taste of sumIt really is a credit to the hard workers behind the mer now, with quite a few hot days under our belt. It scenes, who keep putting the show on bigger and better is, as always, great to see so many people enjoying our every year, in a landscape where the humble agriculregion and its beaches, however we have once again ex- tural show is sadly disappearing.

Leongatha reservoir levels fall LEONGATHA’S reservoirs are being watched by South Gippsland Water as dry weather continues.

driveways, as hosing hard surfaces is not permitted; and all outdoor hoses are required to be leak free and fitted with trigger nozzles. Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s The Leongatha system is at 83 percent capac- storages from January 4 to January 11 was Lance ity and is the lowest of all the water corporation’s Creek 0.8mm, Ruby Creek 5mm, Deep Creek 2mm reservoirs. and Battery Creek 7mm. South Gippsland Water managing director Water storage levels are Lance Creek (WontPhilippe du Plessis said, “River flows and storages haggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson), 93 percent; continue to decline as we move further into the sum- Ruby Creek (Leongatha), 83 percent; Deep Creek mer. Water supplies remain at satisfactory levels, (Foster), 99 percent; and Battery Creek (Fish Creek), however, South Gippsland Water is closely monitor- 91 percent. ing the Tarra River and Leongatha systems.” For more informatoin about Permanent Water South Gippsland Water requested customers Saving Rules, visit http://www.sgwater.com.au/serto ensure they follow the Permanent Water Saving vices/water/permanent-water-saving-rules/ for more Rules in place all year. information. Any customers with questions about The top three rules to remember are: water during their water supply can contact South Gippsland Wathe cool between 6pm and 10am; sweep paths and ter on 1300 851 636.

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Entertaining show celebrates By Michael Sidors THE Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show was again awash with colour, characters and fun for all in Wonthaggi, with sunny skies last weekend at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

As always, there was an assortment of attractions to suit everybody’s taste. Displays included wood chopping, dog flyball equestrian, the Bass Coast-Wonand scramble, equ thaggi Ute Show and a the Bass Coast Historical Automobile A Au tomobile Club, Harry Fergie Tractors and machinery, junior show personalities, a creative arts exhibition exhibitio ranging from horticulture to pphotography, ph otograph clowns, stilt walkers and the Totally Wilde Magicians, poultry, dog T To tally W oobedience, ob edien whip cracking and martial aarts ar ts , aand all entertained crowds. A carnival wouldn’t be one without fairy floss, show bags and w wi th jumping castles. Children were j m ju spoilt s o for choice again, with many sp activities to keep the excitement a t ac up, up including haunted houses,p merry go rounds, slippery dips m and a lucky dips. an “We had a successful show this th year, with a great family atmosphere, and numbers were a up u from the previous years,” show committee person Wayne sh p Loughnan said. L “We had some incredible dog high hig jumping results with some reaching the eight feet mark. rea The winner came from Melton in Melbourne. Mel

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Fun times: stilt jesters clowned around at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show last Saturday.

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Fun house fun: Meeniyan locals Casper and Autumn Ross adored their show bags at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show last Saturday.

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the Bass Coast community “Paul Macphail from Welshpool put on some lively demonstrations of his working kelpies, to the crowd’s delight. “Champion bird for best rare breed went to Pound Creek’s Lachlan Jones and Kori Stewart, with their Araucana Male. Best eggs went to Johnathan Luke of Glen Alvie. “We had wood chopping state titles run here which gives you an indication of the show size and importance. Not to mention Sunday’s saddle horse events where riders compete to gain entrance into other major competitions. “The show has been in Wonthaggi for 40 years now and couldn’t be where it is today without the generous support of towns people and all sponsors who make it possible. “We thank Darren Green from the Bass Coast Shire who does an excellent job.” The Bass Coast Show has pleased attendees since 1884. The first one was held at Grantville in conjunction with Jeetho show societies, and this major historical event continues to be a must see event for tourists and locals alike. The Wonthaggi and District Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society takes immense pride in celebrating local agriculture. To that end, a beautiful display of old fashioned hay baling was on display with an immaculate Mitchell & Co model. A small square baler, thought to be from the early 1930s. Oaten hay was fed in via pitch fork, where a stuffing arm known as the ‘magpie’ then squashed (swooped) the hay into a long, cylindrical compartment, ready for compaction and tying.

Colourful fun: making for a cute trio on the jumping castle were Tamsyn, Kaela and Zahra Reed of San Remo.

Summer clean out! Ye old hay: from left, Russell Sanders, John Harris and Edward Browning at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show last Saturday. They baled hay the good old fashioned way with a pitchfork and Mitchell & Co baler.

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For the amount of driver technology as standard in all models of the Forester, the value is unbeatable in the compact SUV range making it one of the best SUVs under the $60,000 price mark. Subaru’s EyeSight Driver assistance is standard bringing in adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and driver monitoring. In the long highways of South Gippsland, the Forester is in element, In the premium and S-ranges there is facial recognition where the car can recognise

and automatically adjust for up to five drivers’ seat and mirror settings. Top of the range features also include leather, large sunroof, Harman Kardon audio system, 19” alloy wheels and chrome finishing as well as a powered automatic tailgate. This vehicle is deceptively large – compact and small from the outside but the doors open much wider than its predecessors, it has a high roofline with a low, spacious entry point with barely a step into the seat, there’s no climbing into this car. Adding even more value, from the January 1 this year, all Subaru vehicles come with a five year/unlimited kilometre warranty and five year capped price services. The visibility from this car is exceptional, there are no tightly placed pillars or bulky headrests to get in the way when making a turn or parking. LMCT11276.

Great value: Leongatha Subaru general manager Russell Hemming is confident in the latest range of Subaru Foresters with AWD and an impressive arrange of features that make this vehicle exceptionally priced.

Acadia ticks all the boxes IN the luxury SUV range the Acadia is what every Holden driver has been looking for.

Drivers can bemoan the loss of the SUVs pay little attention to third-row local Holden but this is the only brand occupants, this one manages a pair of of car sold in Australia with a prov- adult-sized seats in the third row that ing ground in this country and its on should comfortably accommodate Its comfort and power hearkens South Gippsland’s doorstep in Lang passengers just shy of the six-foot back to the Holden Caprice or States- Lang. mark. man where the driver feels completely Designed in the US, built overseas The Acadia is an all-new model in control of a powerful engine but all but developed for Australian terrain, it’s that repositions the brand into a more done in exceptional comfort. geared for this market. semi-premium place, simply by being a But this the Acadia: it has a 3.6L V6 Interior space is a genuine Aca- larger and much more high-tech offerengine, smooth nine speed automatic dia highlight. Where some seven-seat ing. LMCT10285 transmission, stop/start technology and active fuel management and this engine can be started remotely, warming up the vehicle before taking off. At premium the Acadia LTZ-V includes dual panel sunroof, adaptive cruise control, a mind boggling 360° camera which gives the driver an aerial view of the tailgate – extremely practical when towing. Similar to the Subaru’s Eyesight system the Acadia comes standard with the Holden Eye which ties in with adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. All variants come with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, AM/FM/DAB+ radio, Bluetooth, and six-speaker audio for LT and LTZ with an eight-speaker Bose system and 8.0-inch part-TFT instrument clus- Impressive comfort: Smart-slide second row seats allow for easy access to a spacious third row of seats, even with a child seat fitted so ter reserved for LTZ-V.

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Premium powertrain: Leongatha Holden salesman Neil Forth went for a short drive to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve to highlight the car’s features, but a road trip would have been needed to outline the Acadia’s extensive features.

High tech: front and side view cameras are standard on the L, Premium and S models and rear-view is standard on all Forester models.

Unwise decisions on our roads VICTORIA Police’s road safety operation for the Christmas-New Year period has concluded with nearly 34,000 traffic offences detected over 24 days throughout Victoria.

Here is a quick snap shot of some enforcement activity in the Bass Coast / South Gippsland areas. In total 268 traffic offences* were detected during the 24 day operation. (*total offences include some offences not specified below). There were 14 drink driving offences from 10,811 preliminary breath tests (PBT’s) and 14 drug test offences. A selection of other traffic offences detected included: Eight disqualified drivers, 16 unlicenced drivers, 92 speeding, 5 disobey traffic Signs, 14 seatbelt offices, 20 mobile phone offences, 32 unregistered vehicles and 3 vehicle impoundments. “Road Trauma affects many people every year. The affect is far reaching and life changing,” Sergeant Peter Pearce from Bass Coast Highway Patrol said. “We will do our best to reduce the number of crashes in our community but we ask the assistance of the public to speak out against dangerous driving and make a personal choice to obey the road rules and drive safely. Have a safe and happy 2019” Operation Roadwise ran from Friday, December 14, 2018 to Sunday, January 6, 2019. Twelve lives were tragically lost on Victoria’s roads during this period, compared to

25 lives lost during Operation Roadwise in 2017/18. This year’s operation saw police officers state-wide dedicate more than 113,000 hours to road policing across nearly 18,000 shifts, focusing on speed, impaired driving, distraction, fatigue, seatbelt non-compliance and other dangerous behaviours. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Stephen Leane said the high number of people engaging in behaviours that posed a risk to themselves and others was concerning. “We know that speed is a major factor in about one third of fatal collisions, and we know that speed increases the chances of a collision and the severity of the outcome. “Yet over the 24 days of Roadwise, we detected 12,050 people speeding, thereby placing themselves and others on the roads in danger. “There were also large numbers of people engaging in behaviour that could cost lives or cause serious injuries, such as driving after drinking or using drugs, having their eyes on their phones when they should be on the roads, not wearing seat belts and running red lights or stop signs. “During Roadwise, we detected around one offence every minute. “These results show that although Victoria had a record low number of lives lost (214 – a reduction of 45 from 2017) on our roads in 2018, we can’t afford to be complacent about road safety. “We all have a part to play in keeping ourselves and others safe, and I encourage everyone who’s using our roads to think carefully about what they can do to keep themselves and others safe.”

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Celebrating our top citizens THE community is invited to celebrate the achievements of South Gippslanders at a shire-wide celebration tomorrow, Wednesday, January 16.

The winners of the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards will be announced then, with the ceremony at Leongatha Memorial Hall starting at 7pm. The winner of the South Gippsland Citizen of the Year and Event of the Year awards will be revealed, and certificates will be presented to all nominees for Youth of the Year, with no overall winner named. The event will be hosted by South Gippsland Shire Council to acknowledge the contribution of all nominees to the community. There are six nominations in all for the Citizen of the Year category across of broad range of community interests with two nominated from Dumbalk, one from Meeniyan, Mirboo North, Kardella and Agnes. Achievements include involvements in Lions clubs, kindergartens, sporting clubs, girl guides, progress associations, festivals, flower shows, fire brigades, concert bands and campdrafts just to name a few. Whoever the winner is, the community can be rightly proud of all nominees who give tirelessly to their communities.

Leatha Peters, Mirboo North LEATHA Peters is well known in Mirboo North for her extensive community work.

An inaugural member of the Mirboo North Lions Club, Leatha exemplifies what it means to be an everyday person doing extraordinary things. Since moving to Mirboo North in 1960, Leatha has actively contributed to the local community through her involvement with a variety of community groups such as the Mirboo North Kindergarten, Primary School Parents Club, Fire Brigade, Hospital Auxiliary, Swimming Club, Football Club and the Mirboo North singers… to name just a few. She is a passionate supporter of the Lions Club of Mirboo North, where she is currently Vice-President and is Treasurer for the Mirboo CWA. In addition to these associations, Leatha is also actively involved with the Friends of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool Event Committee, the Gippsland Farmers Relief Group, the Friends of Mirboo North Aged and Community Services, the Mirboo North Op Shop and the Darlimurla Hall

Committee. One of the many programs Leatha is involved with is the Lions’ Sight Conservation project which aims to prevent blindness. Leatha, with her Lions colleagues, has helped to sight screen 125 students at Mirboo North Primary School to help identify eyesight issues. Leatha has a passion for community fundraising and her naturally outgoing and friendly personality makes it easy for people to warm to her and to assist in her fundraising efforts. She has a strong sense of community spirit and is very dedicated; always working diligently and passionately on her allocated tasks. Since 1979 Leatha has been the stalwart organiser of the special ‘Christmas Sleigh’ community raffle, a role she has continued from the Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary to the Hospital Auxiliary and today with the Lions. She seeks sponsorship and organises raffle prizes and you can regularly catch her selling raffle tickets for weeks in the lead up to Christmas Eve. Recently, Leatha helped to raise funds for the pool through the coordination of a Country Music Open Mic event. She came up with the idea and worked zealously towards making it a great success. Events don’t just happen by magic, but through countless volunteer hours and careful planning – often involving early starts and late finishes. Then Leatha mobilised her catering team, involving many of community groups that she is a part of to ensure that a scrumptious afternoon was served on the day. The community was engaged gearing up to the event; excited about raising funds for the pool. Country Music enthu-

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siasts travelled from far and wide to attend the event and then asked at the conclusion when the next one would take place. Leatha has certainly embraced the motto of the Lions Club – we serve.

Christine Oliver, Dumbalk. CHRISTINE (Chris) Oliver is an active member of the Dumbalk community and is also well known in Mirboo North where she was a secondary school teacher until this year.

Heavily involved with the Girl Guides, Chris is the co-leader of both Leongatha Guide Groups, is the District Manager for South Gippsland, the Gippsland Outdoor Coordinator, and the chairperson of the Committee of Management for Burnet Park in Glengarry. In this role, the park has been transformed, returned to its former beauty through extensive clearing, landscaping and renovation through the work of ongoing working bees. The value of the restoration works is estimated to be approximately $250,000. It is safe to say that Chris is one of the Girls Guide’s biggest supporters and one of its

hardest workers. In fact, Chris has held leadership positions in the Girl Guides since 1990. During this time she has organised camps (including a camp for more than 70 girls at Camp Rumbug) and has assessed many leaders for their camp qualifications. This year, thanks primarily to Chris’ efforts, the Girl Guides in Leongatha was able to expand and can now run a group for older girls in addition to the younger group. Now girls through ages 5 – 15 can attend Girl Guides, giving them an opportunity to build friendships, gain skills, provide community services, and partake in a range of adventurous activities. Earlier this year, Chris was awarded the Flowering Gum award for her good service and commitment to the Girl Guides. The award recognised the support and mentoring Chris has provided to others and the way she shared her skills in a way that helped to develop the team and the Girl Guide fraternity. Those recognised with the Flowering Gum Award are role models to the guides, volunteers and the local community. As well as her tireless volunteer work with the Girl Guides, Chris has also been a non-operational member of the Dumbalk Brigade since 2011. During this time she has been a staunch attendee of the Local Command Facility training. Local Community Facilities operate when there is a significant CFA incident and are an important part of the support, coordination and resourcing of the emergency response. In this capacity Chris has attended the Morwell Open Cut fire and others locally. Whenever the Brigade has asked Chris for help, she has always stepped forward without hesitation and undertaken the task collaboratively and diligently. Her support roles include acting in the role of minute secretary, assisting with the training of operational members and being one of the main coordinators/workers for the catering of the Tarwin Valley Campdraft – a key fundraising event for the Dumbalk Fire Brigade. Chris’s hard work and commitment is an asset not just to Dumbalk but also the surrounding communities. We thank you Chris for your ongoing efforts.

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Kym Byrnes, Meeniyan. KIM Byrnes has contributed significantly to the Meeniyan and Stony Creek com-

munities for many decades.

She is the driving force behind the Meeniyan Junior & Senior Basketball Associations and is also involved with the Meeniyan & District Sports Stadium Committee, the Stony Creek Football Netball Club, the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve and the Stony Creek Combined Committee. Kim has been involved with Meeniyan Basketball since 1973, where she started her basketball career, following in her Mum and Dad’s footsteps (Mick & Barb Scott). From a young age she helped out at basketball, before joining the committee in 1999. From there she was president for a total of 17 years and a committee member from 1999 to now. Kim spends many nights of the year at Meeniyan Basketball - sometimes as many as four nights per week - making sure everything runs like clockwork. Her involvement with basketball includes umpiring, coordinating umpires and teaching for the last 15 years. She was also integral to the organisation of the 50 year Meeniyan Basketball reunion in 2014. Kim’s contribution to Meeniyan Basketball Association was acknowledged when she was awarded a Life Membership in 2007. Kim believes that it important to keep local children active and off the streets and does this by providing them with an opportunity to engage in sport, which in turn improves their mental wellbeing. She is always willing to teach any kids who are willing to learn. In addition to her work with basketball, Kim is heavily involved with the Stony Creek Combined Committee that organises the food for the Stony Creek Races. Kim’s commits 100 percent to her community whether it be umpiring at Meeniyan or around the region at competitions. She organises teams, helps the schools to run programs, anything to help give children a healthier life. Thank you Kim. Your community is proud of your significant contribution.

Peter Lee OAM, Agnes. PETER has been a stalwart member of the Corner Inlet community for over twenty two years.

After moving to South Gippsland in 1995, Peter planned to enjoy his retirement by going fishing and playing golf, but he soon

found himself heavily involved in the Toora and Welshpool communities. His desire to give back to his ‘new’ township has never wavered. Even now, at the age of eighty-nine, Peter shows us that age is no barrier to being active in your town and loving where you live. He is still a committed volunteer, attending numerous meetings every month and is still very much ‘hands on’ in his local community. Peter was heavily involved with the Toora & District Community Progress Association from 1996 to 2014. During this time, Peter assisted with the original Stanley Street tree planting; built the ornamental information board for the rooftop of the old Bank of Victoria building; assisted with the painting of its facade; built and installed the Stanley Street banner poles; regularly sprayed weeds and mowed Silcocks Hill lookout; made and installed poster frames in the bird hide; and was physically involved with many of the other projects undertaken in the town, including the supervision of volunteer workers including Work for the Dole participants. In 1996, Peter helped with the development of Toora’s much-loved Heritage Pear Orchard. On the day of the original planting, he rose early and dug each of the 90 holes by hand. In the years following, he could often be found mowing and spraying the orchard – until these tasks were taken over by Council in 2006. With encouragement from other Toora Progress Association members, Peter was instrumental in setting up the Toora Highway Market which ran from 1997 to 2005 raising an estimated $70,000 for the Toora Community. He was also an active member of the Welshpool Horticultural Society for several years, helping to run the Autumn and Spring Flower Shows where he acted as a steward and helped make the event in to a two-day event. Peter has been involved on countless boards and event organising committees including the Toora Railway Reserve Parkland Advisory Committee, the Festival and Events Association, the Toora Writer’s Festival, King of the Mountain, Prom Country Challenge and the Toora Christmas Carnival. Today, Peter is an active committee member of the Tarra Territory Tourism group and the Street Art Project Committee as well as Vice President of the Friends of Agnes Falls where he advocates for improvements at the Reserve; liaises with various government associations and takes on the important duty of head cook at Open Days. Importantly, Peter has been unwavering in his commitment to see Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve become a world class tourist attraction for all to enjoy. He has been instrumental in securing funding for improvement works at the reserve including the now funded

cantilever platform. Peter has always been someone who won’t take ‘no’ for an answer but will ask ‘why not’ and the Toora township is all the better for it.

Em Barton, Kardella. EM Barton is the un-sung hero of the South Gippsland b Concert Band. She is the manager, li-p brarian and go-to person for the band which currently has 30 members ranging from school age to octogenarians. The band rehearses and operates out of Coal Creek Community Park and Museum and performs around 30 gigs per year, mostly in South Gippsland. Em does not seek attention or approval, instead she works hard behind the scenes putting in a huge number of hours to ensure the band fulfils its playing commitments. Em’s dedication to the band stems from her passionate belief in community music. She thinks it is good for musicians of all ages and stages to come together and play as a group, and that it is good for that group to then go out and play and provide enjoyment for the local community. Em agreed to be nominated for this award only in the hope that, if successful, she may raise the profile of community music. Em volunteers countless hours with the Concert Band. She arranges the rehearsal space, sorts the catalogues, rearranges music and music folders and, as band manager, plans for forthcoming performances, orders music and uniforms, and liaises with the conductor, secretary, president and treasurer on business and monetary issues. With the assistance of Rob Huntley, Em has also photographed and catalogued the entire collection of music and instruments to ensure correct records are made for future caretakers. Em’s work planning for forthcoming performances starts early each year with the band performing annually at Geek Fest in January. This is quickly followed by the Music for the People at Mossvale Park, the largest event in the band calendar. Events occur throughout the year including a round of performances at the local nursing homes. These events require substantial planning as the band can be too big and noisy for the various performance spaces, so Em has to make a roster to ensure there are a balanced amount of performers and instruments represented. In fact, rostering and coordination is a

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Citizen of the Year Nominees Leatha Peters, Mirboo North Christine Oliver, Dumbalk Kim Byrnes, Meeniyan Peter Lee OAM, Agnes Em Barton, Kardella Walter Aich, Dumbalk huge part of Em’s role. She often needs to arrange performers around their other commitments and coordinate the transport of equipment to and from events. Each year Em donates huge hours, but this year was a particularly difficult one for Em with the passing of her husband, Barry in July. Barry was a bass clarinettist who wore red socks a lot and is sorely missed within the band. To honour his memory red socks are now a part of the band uniform and Em has purchased, with her own money, a set of timpani drums in his memory. It is easy to see that Em is a well admired and much loved member of the South Gippsland Concert Band. With all of her band duties, it’s surprising that Em manages to have any time to herself at all.

Walter Aich, Dumbalk. Walter is extensively involved with the local Dumbalk community through his work with the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, the Dumbalk CFA and the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation. During his time with the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, Walter has worked on many

grant applications including a successful application to help refurbish the Dumbalk Community Centre. He was a project manager for the refurbishment works and now manages the facility on behalf of the local community. He was also the chair of the Dumbalk Relay for Life committee for four years and mentored the first Fish Creek Relay for Life. This year he volunteered many hours working at the Tarwin Valley Campdraft to raise money for local organisations. He also works at Girl Guide working bees. Walter has been an unpaid member and operational firefighter of the CFA and Dumbalk Fire Brigade since 1998. In that time he has held several positions including seven years as Captain. Currently Walter is the Group Officer of the South Gippsland Group which comprises 12 member brigades and a coast guard. The current South Gippsland Group was created in 2016 and through Walter’s skilled leadership it has become a cohesive and effective team. The group work to supply training support and resources to fire brigades that cannot be achieved individually, with the end purpose to maximise the service and protect our communities. Walter is a Certificate IV Trainer and Assessor and, in this role, he conducts competency based training of other CFA volunteers. To help raise funds for the Dumbalk Brigade, Walter services fire extinguishers. It is often not known by the wider community just how much time CFA volunteers give to the community through attending incidents, training, meetings, fundraising and community engagement. But it is safe to say that Walter would consistently contribute 5 to 20 hours every week and more in the time of major fires

THE qualities of leadership and a pro-active approach stand out in the two nominees for the South Gippsland Australia Day Young The Heartland Concert: from left, David Jones, event organiser, with Guy Noble, MC, accompanist and ABC ClassicFM presenter; tenor Simon Kim; soprano Olivia Cranwell; mezzo Citizen of the Year soprano Kristen Keich, baritone Christopher Tonkin; and Kate McMillan, associate producer awards. touring, Opera Australia, on stage at Meeniyan in December 2017. Photo: Ken Spence.

Two groups vie for Event of the Year THE Heartland Concert in Meeniyan and Leongatha Rotary’s Show ‘n’ Shine are in the running to win the event of the year in the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards.

The aim of the concert was to give South Gippslanders the opportunity to access and enjoy a taste of world class music as four principal artists from Opera Australia graced the stage accompanied by a grand piano to wow the audience with their incredible voices. Judges will have a difficult People travelled locally and task choosing between the packed from across Gippsland and Melout crowds at the 2017 event in bourne to experience the cultural Meeniyan Hall (backed up by event. There was a significant another highly successful one in level of pride and happiness December 2018) and the contin- from locals, event organisers and ued growth and success of Leon- attendees. gatha’s iconic Show ‘n’ Shine. The professionalism demonstrated by organisers helped The Heartland Concert secure the return event for De- Meeniyan cember, another sell-out event, an Nominated by – Meeniyan outstanding effort from a tight knit Festival and Events Inc. community.

A capacity crowd of 340 people filled the Meeniyan Hall Leongatha Rotary Show and Shine – Leongatha with all tickets sold the week With a goal of promoting Leprior.

ongatha as a centre for family and motoring the Annual Leongatha Rotary Show and Shine Car, Bike and Truck show was a great success with plenty of variety for all ages. Profits from this event went to multiple Rotary charities such as; Rotary Youth Driver Program, National Youth Science Forum, Model United Nations Assembly, Disaster Aid, Centenary House and Rotary Health. More than 1,500 families and people attended the event from over 103 different postcodes. There were well over 200 cars of various makes and models providing plenty of trips down memory lane for those who attended, with 70 Swap Meet vendors eager to sell their goods. The event has raised over $100,000 in the past 12 years.

Showcase: the Leongatha velodrome was a sea of cars, motorcycles and stalls for the annual Rotary Show ’n’ Shine event.

Both nominees, Pete Clarkson and Eamonn Toomey, are highly praised for the work they put into their respective areas and will both receive a certificate acknowledging their achievements, without an overall winner.

Pete Clarkson – Leongatha PETE is a diligent and respectful student who constantly strives to achieve positive outcomes for fellow students and the wider community.

Working alongside staff and students to help educate and make his school an inclusive environment for LGBT+ students as the first openly Transgender student at Leongatha Secondary College. Pete consistently demonstrates a mature and proactive approach on how the community can work together to create a safe and inclusive school environment. Recently Pete joined the South Gippsland Freeza committee aiming to bring creative events and more opportunities that

will help engage the Youth of South Gippsland. Pete continues to be involved with the School Representative Council, a regular participant of both the drama and music program where he has performed in school musicals and is a member of the band Lost In Sound and next year he will undertake an accelerated VCE program to help him further his studies. His calm and friendly manner speaks volumes to his teachers and peers, he is a well deserving recipient of this achievement, congratulations Pete.

Eamonn Toomey – Pound Creek Eamonn is a quiet achiever, team leader and role model for many youth within the community as member of Scouts.

Eamonn is a regular youth helper within Scouts/Cubs, he regularly participates in assisting with fundraising activities and will lead game nights for the younger children. He is aware of others needs and constantly puts them above himself, a skill that has helped his development within Scouts as he now regularly leads Cubs. His dedication to the several sporting teams, his studies, working and family. Eamonn is a hard working teen who is a considerate young man, he takes on every challenge thrown his way and is always willing to help those around him to achieve also. Well done Eamonn.

Australia Day events will be held across South Gippsland on 26 January

South Gippsland Shire Council would like to congratulate all nominees in this year’s South Gippsland Australia Day Awards You’re invited to join us in honouring the people and events that help make our community great! Wednesday 16 January, 7.00pm at Memorial Hall (followed by light supper)

For details visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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NEWHAVEN COLLEGE’S NEW GYMNASIUM

Newhaven College’s brand ATTRACTING a good deal of interest is Newhaven College’s new state of the art $7 million gymnasium, due for completion in the middle of January.

This awesome addition to the ever growing, impressive regional college established on Phillip Island will spring board an exciting new sporting precinct that will be operational by the start of term two. A Federal Government BGA (Block Grant Authority) for $1.75 million helped kick-start the gymnasium with the rest being funded by the school via a construction loan. A gun team of award winning architects and builders were assembled and construction started in early December 2017 and college principal Gea Lovell has praised the outstanding work of award winning Hayball Architects, in particular lead architect Owen West, project managers

Paris Murphy and Laura Ulph and Wonthaggi’s DAS Constructions Dale Sartori and the 100 or so contractors and workers-mostly locals-on site most days. Talking to The Star leading into Christmas a very proud Mrs Lovell said she couldn’t be happier with the design, layout, finishes and building work that has gone into this icon gymnasium. DAS Constructions has built most of the Newhaven College new school buildings, winning awards for each project it has completed at the school and Mrs Lovell said, “ I think of all the buildings Dale’s firm has built at the college, it is the new gymnasium he is most proud of and I think this is his best too.” College business manager Stuart Robinson who is also acting as project manager for the gymnasium project said is is very excited to see the impressive gymnasium nearing completion. “We started this some 12 months ago and here

we with the gymnasium almost finished, DAS Constructions has done a brilliant job.” Commenting to The Star Mr Sartori said he is definitely proud to have delivered an iconic sporting facility for the region and said this gymnasium would be up with the best in the country. Along with creating an awesome sporting facility for the college Mr Sartori is also creating employment for a team of some 25 to 30 local contractors and tradespeople. “The Newhaven College gymnasium would

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NEWHAVEN COLLEGE’S NEW GYMNASIUM

new gym - set to energise Towards the front of the building looking out through big glass doors to a paved undercover gathering area featuring outside seating, with views out to the main oval and sports pavilion is a spacious and very impressive black and timber look PE staff room and reception. Mrs Lovell said the gymnasium will be predominantly used for physical education, sport and health programs. “The facility with its sprung floor will also be used for a variety of activities, lunch time clubs and the associated class rooms could be utilised for passive activity and at other times major functions including our annual presentation evenings and in future maybe even VCE examinations,” she said. With the finishing touches being applied to the gymnasium Mrs Lovell is already eyeing the next big projects that will include the completion of eight synthetic tennis courts / hockey fields and soccer fields abutting the gymnasium. “Other works that need to occur relate to regular maintenance of our older facilities, and Year 9 will be our main focus for an upgrade over the coming months, and the external pavilion will also be given some much needed attention,” she said. “We are also looking to develop the Boys Home Road Boulevard, which is the pedestrian walkway between the Senior School and the Specialist Wing. “The aim is to make this a sheltered shared space where the students can gather, and at times be entertained by one of our many music ensembles.” Mrs Lovell said the college is also conducting a feasibly study for a pool and said the performing arts wing could potentially be built in front of the Senior School by 2020. “This is all very exciting and the plans have linked the Senior School with the music, drama and 450 seat theatre that will also include an 80 Thrilled: from left Newhaven College business manager and project manager for the new $7 million college gymnasium Stuart Robinson seat black box, mini 80 seat theatrette. toured the impressive new sporting facility, due for completion mid January 2019 with college principal Gea Lovell recently.

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NEWHAVEN COLLEGE’S NEW GYMNASIUM

New gymnasium to open term two STUDENTS will be blown away when they start using the Newhaven College gym at the start of term two.

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State award for local florist TARNI Moss’ passion for flowers and her clients at Elsie’s florist has been recognised with a prestigious award from the oldest floristry school in Australia.

This Leongatha based florist was awarded Second Year Apprentice of Year at the Marjorie Milner College floristry department which teaches more than 90 per cent of all students florists in Victoria. Earlier this year Ms Moss also came second for her floral masterpiece at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show in the advanced student category. Ms Moss said she had tried to keep her award low profile only discovering last week her proud family had reported her to The Star. “I’m really happy to have received this and it makes me proud especially being from a regional area,” she said. “As florists it’s not just about putting a beautiful bouquet together. It’s about making our customers happy and running a florist store. “I’m really grateful for the support I’ve received from Elsie’s Florist owner Sonia Webber and my

work colleague Larissa Perkin who have been fantastic throughout my apprenticeship.” Marjorie Milner student services manager and fourth generation florist James Milner said the school really appreciated the effort made by employers and the students in the apprenticeship program. “There’s quite a bit involved in becoming a florist. In the Apprentice of the Year we look for a floristry student who is well rounded in their skills,” he said. “It’s a holistic process of looking at how the apprentice presents the industry in a really positive way. “You’ll find the best apprentices are often the ones who receive the most support from their employers. We really appreciate these employers who are preparing the next generation of florists like Tarni.”

Flower power: Marjorie Milner College floristry Second Year Apprentice of the Year Tarni Moss was recognised for her outstanding work in the floristry industry in her apprenticeship at Elsie’s Florist, Leongatha.

Secure your load when on the road SOUTH Gippslanders can do their part to keep roads safe and tidy this summer by securing loads on their trailers, roof racks and trays to avoid leaving a trail of debris behind them.

A staggering 80 tonnes of debris is removed from Victorian roads and roadsides each month. In many cases, rubbish and debris on the road can pose a serious safety hazard for drivers and cyclists, not to mention a challenging clean-up for road crews. Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) acting regional director (Eastern), Pas Monacella, urged the community to double check their load was secure before heading off on a family holiday this summer or completing a post-Christmas clean-up. “RRV responded to 7500 litter complaints across Gippsland in the past year of which over 60 were deemed a road hazard that required urgent action. Many of these incidents resulted from items

falling from moving vehicles, while some involved illegal dumping of rubbish on our roadsides,” he said. “RRV spends more than $150,000 in Gippsland each year on debris and rubbish removal, so we really encourage the community to do the right thing and secure their load. It keeps our roads safe and can save you a hefty fine.” The National Transport Commission has made this task easier by recently releasing the Load Restraint Guide 2018 for Light Vehicles, a practical and easy-to-understand guide to help drivers meet their legal obligations when it comes to load restraint. The guide features useful information about load restraint equipment, loading your vehicle and driving to the conditions of your load. To get your copy of the new Load Restraint Guide 2018 for Light Vehicles and learn more about securing your load, please visit the VicRoads website at vicroads.vic.gov.au and search for ‘secure your load’.

Rubbish struggle HOLIDAYMAKERS and residents are still struggling to cope with holiday waste, despite few complaints to Bass Coast Shire Council over the Christmas period.

The introduction of the green organics bins reduced the landfill rubbish collection to fortnightly in 2017. Residents suffered through the 2017/18 summer with overflowing bins. Council introduced a Boxing Day collection to help remedy the situation, but the change is still having an impact on holidaymakers who are unfamiliar with the collection schedule. Adam Leys of Stockdale and Leggo real estate agency at Inverloch arranges holiday house rentals. He continues to advocate for council to collect landfill bins weekly during the Christmas-January period rather than fortnightly, as holidaymakers arriving during non-collection weeks are faced with bins full of rubbish left by previous tenants. “It’s only two extra weekly pick-ups during the holiday season and the problem would be solved,” he said. Holiday house landlords are left with no choice but to pay for private contractors to collect household waste. “If they didn’t do that, it would defeat the purpose (of having a three bin system) because the rubbish ends up in the wrong bins,” Mr Leys said. NASH Alexander Renden was born on DeHe said landfill bins were overflowing around cember 13 at the Leongatha Hospital. Nash town after just a week and without a weekly collecis the first son for Joel and Tegan Renden of tion, the waste problem was exacerbated. Council said it had not received the same level of Leongatha and a baby brother for Sadie, 4, complaints at this time. and Harlow, 2. “At this early stage in the peak holiday period, council does not appear to have received the volume

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of enquiries that were received last year as a result of the extra waste that can be generated at Christmas,” manager sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma said. “Feedback suggests that regular visitors are now more familiar with the three bin system and accommodation operators have been extremely proactive in educating tenants around the system. “Operators have also been active in engaging alternative waste management options in situations where council services don’t meet there needs.” Although council reported an improvement, it said it would continue to review its waste management plan to offer optimum services for the community. However, an increase to the collection frequency was investigated in 2018 and was found not to be the best option going forward. “As people become more familiar with the current three bin system through practice, along with its increasingly common use throughout the state – currently, more than 20 Victorian Councils are operating or are in progress of introducing an organics service – the desire for additional collections appears to have reduced significantly,” Ms Griepsma said. Contamination rates have remained low over the Christmas break, suggesting many people are using the three bin system correctly. “The community is reminded that used paper towel and tissues can go in the organics bin,” Ms Griepsma said. “Council continues to deliver waste education through customer service, online resources such as Facebook and our website as well as producing hard copy educational material for holiday homes, businesses and homes. “The waste services team are happy to assist customers with any enquires about waste and getting the most out of the three bin system.”

HARRISON Trent Perczyk was born on December 25, 2018 at 12.31pm weighing 6lb, 1oz. Harrison is the third child for Dane and Emily Perczyk of Hallston. He is a little brother to Felicity, 4, and Pheobe, 2. Harrison was born five weeks early at the Warragul Hospital.

Welcome donation: members of the Korumburra Milpara Men’s Shed look on as the new defibrillator for the club is received. Pictured front from left, Barbara Look, former vicepresident of the VMSA, Julian Sellers, a new VMSA committee member and a member from Inverloch and John Davies, president of the Korumburra group. Mrs Look works with the local men’s sheds as part of her role in Community Strengthening at South Gippsland Shire Council.

Defib unit for ‘Burra men’s shed THE Korumburra Milpara Men’s Shed has just taken possession of a defibrillator.

The Victorian Men’s Shed Association(VMSA) has been working over the last five to six years with the Joe White Bequest/Trust providing funding for approximately 14 AEDs (Defibs) each year or in excess of 70 defibs to date. Korumburra Milpara Men’s Shed was the latest to receive a defib.

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SUMMER

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Some plants thrive in summer conditions By Karen Haw, The Town Centre Nursery, Mirboo North

grown by Antique Perennials, a wholesale nursery in Kinglake. Their plants are available at many garden centres. Shasta daisies (leucanthemum) are an old favourite SUMMER can be a difficult time in the forming a clump of white daisy flowers with yellow garden especially when hot and dry but centres and bright green to deep green foliage. They are easy to grow and propagate and make excellent there are many plants that thrive with these tough cut flowers. There are several varieties the most comconditions. mon being a single pure white flower with yellow cenThere are many cottage plants that flower from tre (breeding has resulted in this one called Becky). spring through summer until autumn and many are Galaxy has multiple layers of pure white, narrow fringed petals surrounding deep gold centre. It has excellent tight clumping habit and very floriferous. Leucanthemum dream features large flowers with three layers of greenish-yellow petals surrounding a large gold centre. Petals gradually fade to white as the flower matures. Glory is another excellent variety grown by antique perennials this one has multiple layers of pure white petals that open flat but gradually reflex, exposing an ever enlarging frilly dome. Blooms age well and are carried on very strong stems. Agastache which unfortunately does not have an easy common name to my knowledge loves the heat. It is an aromatic flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae and closely related to the herb hyssop and makes a flavourful tea. They are so easy to grow and come in a great colour range. The blooms open above the foliage and sway beautifully in the lightest breeze, creating lovely movement in the garden. The agastache flower is commonly found Summer colour: Tenelle Nowaki from Mir- in purple to lavender but may also bloom in pink, rose, blue, white and orange. boo North is a keen gardener and has selected Statice is a well known cut flower and generally a range of summer flowering touch perenni- grown as an annual but there are several varieties of als for her client’s garden. perennial statice (perennial meaning it lasts more than several years). Limonium perezii blue is a very hardy plant for water wise gardens (this plant has been planted in garden beds in the main street in Mirboo North and is flowering well). Perezii Blue features tall clusters of tine deep mauve flowers that are produced throughout much of the year and also lasts well as a cut flower. All limoniums make good cut flowers and other varieties available include limonium latifolium and limoniun mintum which have dainty blue flowers often called fairy statice and there is a pink variety called Limonium pereginum. This is a very hardy long lived plant which I have had in my garden for over 20 years. Achillea is a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae described as a genus by Linneasus in 1753. Shasta daisies: (leucanthemum) are an old They are very drought hardy. The genus was named after the Greek mythological favourite forming a clump of white daisy flowers with yellow centres and bright green character Achilles. According to legend, Achilles’ soldiers used yarrow to treat their wounds hence some of to deep green foliage. its common names such as all heal and bloodwort.

The common name yarrow is usually applied to achillea millefolium (the white flowering herb) but may also be used for other species with the genus. These plants typically have frilly, hairy, aromatic leaves. The plants show large, flat clusters of small flowers at the top of the stem. The flower can be white, yellow, orange, pink or red and are generally visited by many insects, and thus characterised by a generalised pollination system. Yarrow plants make great filler plants, edgers and also good cut flowers. These are just a few of the many hardy long flowering perennials that love the heat so there is no excuse not to have flowers over the summer, In the vegetable patch make sure to give tomatoes plenty of potash to help with flowering and fruiting and

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Colourful work: Rienna Pratton (left) and Pam Derrick from the maintenance crew of South Gippsland Shire’s Parks and Gardens planted colourful displays of petunias, marigolds and snap dragons shine at Centenary Park.

The South Gippsland Shire Parks and Gardens maintenance crew have lit up the main streets of Leongatha, Korumburra, Foster, Mirboo North and Meeniyan, with vivid colours permeating amongst the sunshine.

parks, gardens, roundabouts and central township median strips. Council’s Parks and Gardens team leader Kevin Thorne is pleased with the colourful displays, and provided some insight into their recent activities and observations. “As the summer months heat up we all need to monitor our watering schedules carefully,” Mr The maintenance crew of 8-10 planted annual floThorne said. ral displays last November, with good rains, and the “We did have some reports from members of the team has been keeping busy throughout the spring public who were concerned that flowers along Bair and summer months with mowing, spraying, weedand McCartin streets were not being watered. ing and pruning. “We can assure the public that the reported areas The results speak for themselves, beautifying our of concern have an efficient dripper watering system installed, which may be difficult to see, and were attended to by parks and gardens staff whom watered throughout the Christmas period. “We’re proud of Long Street bypass plantings which feature crepe myrtles and ornamental pears. “We’re also really pleased to see local residents helping out and watering street trees, particularly during the warmer months. “Throughout the past five years, I’ve seen a noticeable difference of a doubling or trebling of tree height and health. “It’s great to see and we hope others are encouraged to make a watering part of their routine for the health of our residential street trees.”

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Look whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been washed up WASHED and Found, a study of items found washed up entangled in kelp on Waratah Bay beach, is the next exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek. The exhibition features pencil drawings and acrylic paintings by Suelyn Watterson and will run from this Thursday, January 17 until February 18. The opening event will be between 6pm and 8pm this Friday, January 18. Suelyn Watterson - Artist statement

Rock entangled in kelp: acrylic on canvas.

Washed and found is a slow walk along the kelp line on Waratah beach, finding treasures; shark eggs, sea horse, shells, rocks, sea anemone and so much more. Back home a google search finds that it is a Rusty Carpetshark egg case, Parascyllium ferrugineum and a further search finds that the other egg is the Australian Swellshark or Draughtboard shark, a species of catshark Scyliorhinidae. Weedy Seadragon: (Phyllopteryx taeniolaThe google search also reveals itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a sea horse itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Weedy Sea Dragon. To get to know these trea- tus) medium grey lead pencil 2B and 4. sures better I started to draw. The collection of pencil drawings on paper are observations and explorations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not botanical studies. They are interpretations, responding to the textures and surfaces of the creatures and the kelp. The acrylic paintings on canvas are further interpretations responding to the sand blown surface that hides the washed up collection before the next tide comes to drag it back into the water. Suelyn Watterson is an Art and Visual Communication Design teacher with 42 years experience. Events include Manyung Gallery Mornington 1974 and 1976, Switchback Gallery, Morwell 1985, Leongatha Gallery 1987, Guildford Lane Gallery in Melbourne Group show 2010 and Gecko Gallery Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvre des oeufs, Group show 2016

Artist: Suelyn Watterson. Sea Anemone: (Actiniaria) grey lead pencil 2B and 4B.

Stage set at the Leongatha RSL THE Leongatha RSL is thrilled to be welcoming back Emily Murdica to the stage on Friday, February 1.

With no particular genre to set the tone of the evening, it will be a terrific gig for all to enjoy. However, Ms Murdica does credit Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Cold Chisel and Creedence The Drouin based singer songwriter will be wow- Clearwater Revival as influences on her music. ing audiences at the RSL for the third time with well The inspiration from these bands is often reflectknown favourites. ed in her sets, as she enjoys covering acoustic verMs Murdica is a solo artist who specialises in acous- sions of her favourite songs. tic covers from the 70s through to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music. Ms Murdica loves playing at the Leongatha RSL She loves to take classic songs and put her own just as much as the RSL patrons love to have her acoustic spin on them, creating a refreshing sound there. for the audience. She enjoys the vibe of the venue, the warm reHer music is fun and upbeat, providing a perfect night out of food and entertainment at the Leongatha RSL.

sponse she receives from the audience and the delicious food served. Ms Murdica has plenty of experience up on stage and is often booked for major functions such as wedding ceremonies and receptions, engagements parties, birthdays and work break ups. Ms Murdica will light up the stage at the Leongatha RSL from 7pm until 10pm on the night. To book a ticket for a fantastic evening of live music, contact Leongatha RSL on 5662 2747. You can check out Ms Murdicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s covers on Facebook and YouTube.

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presents

Washed & Found a study of items found washed up entangled in kelp on Waratah Bay beach - pencil drawings & acrylic paintings

Suelyn Watterson January 17 to February 18 Opening event: All welcome Friday January 18 at 6pm 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek 3959. Open 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week in Jan. 9am to 4pm Thurs to Mon after Jan. Phone 5683 2481. See our website for more info www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

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(Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No) drama is an inclusive performance ensemble of people with and without disability based in Leongatha. The ensemble has created an original work, Unreserved and had two performances in October 2017. We are excited to be coming together again in 2019 to develop another We are looking for people to come on board for a series of eight workshops, starting early February, in the roles of: â&#x20AC;˘ Performance ensemble members â&#x20AC;˘ Film and editing â&#x20AC;˘ Project/event management

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Crossbred manufacturing steers well supplied LEONGATHA VLE SALEYARDS 2500

6TH ANNUAL FEATURE STORE CATTLE SALE

2500

FRIDAY JANUARY 25, 2019 AT 10AM SEJ will offer the following quality lines of cattle held especially for this feature sale A/C SPECTRUM FINANCE – TARWIN LOWER 60 Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 20-22 mnths, East Gippsland Bred A/C ADVAL PTY LTD - ANDERSON 70 Ang & Ang/Hfd X Steers, 20-24 mnths East Gippsland Bred A/C SHELLCOT PARTNERSHIP - FOSTER 80 Angus Steers, 18-20 mnths A/C BRIDGEWATER PARK - WATTLEBANK 60 Angus Steers, rising 2yo, Braidwood District Bred A/C MALABAR FARMS - TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 100 Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 15-18 mnths A/C T & C HULLS - 'NARRA TINGA' LEONGATHA STH (BREEDER) 60 Angus Steers, 14-15 mnths A/C D.R HALL - FOSTER (BREEDER) 30 Angus Steers, 15 mnths A/C J TUFFIN - TOORA (BREEDER) 60 Hfd & Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths 40 Hfd & Angus Heifers, 16-18 mnths A/C L & B TULL - BINGINWARRI 80 Angus & Hfd X Steers, 12-15 mnths A/C GREENWALD PAST CO - FOSTER (BREEDER) 200 Ang & Ang/Hfd X Steers, 10-11 mnths, Dunoon Blood, Weaned, Multimin & Drenched A/C R BODDY & SON, WOODSIDE (BREEDER ANNUAL DRAFT) 250 Angus Steer Weaners, 6 mnths, weaned from 2/1/19, By pure Dunoon Bulls, 5in1, Piliguard, Drenched Early Nov 18. A/C K & L HEGGEN - BINGINWARRI (BREEDER) 140 Red Ang Steers, 10-12 mnths, Hicks Blood 80 Red Angus Heifers, 9-10 mnths, Weaned 10 Red Angus Cows, 2nd Calvers, PTIC, Hicks Beef LBW to calve mid March onwards 8 Red Angus Cows, 3rd Calvers, PTIC, Hicks Beef LBW to calve mid March onwards A/C PILKINGTON & TOOHEY - SANDY POINT (BREEDER) 140 Angus Steers, 12 mnths, Weaned, Vaccinated Multimin A/C F & C CAMERON - 'WILD DOG' PHILLIP ISLAND (BREEDER) 60 Angus Steers, 10 mnths 50 Angus Heifers, 10 mnths Yancowinna Blood, Weaned, Piliguard Treated A/C P.I OPERATIONS - PHILLIP ISLAND 20 Ang Hfd X Steers, 14-15 mnths,1 mark, Cooma District Bred 50 Angus & Angus Hfd X Heifers, 14-15 mnths, Cooma & East Gippsland Bred A/C R & V DOWEL - LEONGATHA SOUTH (BREEDER) 32 Poll Hereford Steers, 10-12 mnths, Weaned 24/12/18, Waruna, Mawarra & Warrensville Blood 2 x 5in1, Multimin, B12 & Dectomax 24/12/18 A/C M & J ELLIOTT - LICOLA (BREEDER) 70 Angus M/S Calves, 6 mnths, weaned A/C JDK PASTORAL - KARDELLA 60 Hereford & Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths A/C LUKE HARRIS - DUMBALK 35 Angus Steers, 12-14 mnths A/C THREE PEAKS - TOORA 35 Angus Steers, 15-16 mnths, East Gippsland Bred A/C M & C RUSSELL 'ECHO VALLEY' - GLEN FORBES (BREEDER) 30 Hereford Steers, 12-14 mnths, Ponderosa Blood 20 Hereford Heifers 12-14 mnths, Ponderosa Blood

A/C C & G WHITE – FOSTER (BREEDER) 40 Angus Steers, 18 mnths, Banquet Blood 10 Angus Steers, 10 mnths, Banquet Blood, Weaned A/C A.J & S.D RITCHIE – ‘GILDONNA’ ARAWATA (BREEDER) 25 Hfd & Hfd/Sh X Steers, 2yrs Sth Boorook & Mundook Blood, Weaned A/C M & N BRACECAMP - BERRYS CREEK (BREEDER) 24 Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 10-12 mnths, Merlewood & Pinora Blood, Weaned 4/10/18, 3 x 5in1, Arrest, Trifecta, Piliguard 21/10/18 A/C WALKERVILLE FARM - WALKERVILLE 50 Angus Steers, 12-14 mnths, TeMania Blood 2 x 5in1, Weaned Dec 18 A/C P.A & M.A DWYER - LEONGATHA (BREEDER) 20 Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 10-12 mnths, Weaned, Latrobe Park Blood A/C MARDAN LODGE - MARDAN 20 Red Angus Steers, 2yrs A/C R & J TAYLOR - WALKERVILLE (BREEDER) 20 Angus Steers, 15 mnths A/C A & L KLINKHAMER - CARDINIA 15 Angus Hfd X Steers, 2yrs A/C AAA PASTORAL - NERRENA 30 Angus Heifers, 12-14 mnths, Boddy Bred A/C R & M RUSSELL - KROWERA 15 Angus Steers, 12-14 mnths 15 Angus Heifers, 12-14 mnths A/C D & S KIMMINS - CAPE PATERSON (BREEDER) 30 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners, 10 mnths Yancowinna Blood, Weaned A/C RANDALL & WESTON - WELSHPOOL 20 Angus Steers, 14-16 mnths A/C L & B NEWNHAM - GLEN FORBES (BREEDER) 15 Angus Hereford X Steers, 11-13 mnths, Weaned Woodlands Park Blood A/C R & S BOOTE - 'BOOTE HILL' DROUIN STH (BREEDER) 20 Red Angus Steers, 8-9 mnths, Weaned A/C GREYCROFT NOM - WELSHPOOL (BREEDER) 25 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners A/C AREJAYDEE - INVERLOCH 15 Angus Steers, 16-17 mnths, Brookfield Park Blood A/C FREDA STREET PASTORAL - INVERLOCH 20 Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 16-17 mnths, Yancowinna Blood A/C I & D BELL - TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 15 Angus Steers, 15-16 mnths, Yancowinna Blood A/C MCQUESTON FARMS - KERNOT 15 Angus Steers, 16-17 mnths A/C "ROTHSAY" - KORUMBURRA SOUTH 15 Hereford Heifers, 12-14 mnths A/C P.G & N.M PHILLIPS - HEATH HILL 10 Charolais Red Angus X Steers (Vend Bred), 12 mnths, 10 Red Simm X Red Angus Steers, 12-13 mnths Weaned, 5 in 1, Drenched A/C T & S CUFF - MOYARRA 25 Angus Mixed Sex, 8-10 mnths A/C W.K & J GRAHAM 'KILEYS RUN' - MIRBOO (BREEDER) 18 Angus Steers, 14 mnths, Yancowinna Blood

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THERE were approximately 1100 export and 240 young cattle penned for the first sale of 2019 with the usual buying group present but not all operating fully in a dearer market. Quality grown steers and bullocks were limited while Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers were well supplied and the trade run was very mixed. Trade cattle were dearer in places with heavy yearling heifers lifting 9c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks improved 5c to 10c/kg. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers gained 10c to 15c/kg. Cows kicked 15c to 30c on most sales with strong demand from local processors. Better shaped heavy bulls sold mostly firm while the larger supply of dairy bulls improved 25c/kg. The vealers with some finish sold from 250c to 280c/ kg. A handful of yearling trade steers averaged 282c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 240c and 287c/kg. Grown steers sold between 270c and 285c/kg. Bullocks made from 275c to 290c/kg. Heavy grown heifers sold from 229c to 255c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 208c and 237c with the cross-

bred portion between 229c and 282c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 152c and 207c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 182c to 236c after a top of 245c/kg for a pen of younger cows. Better shaped heavy bulls sold from 210c to 265c with the dairy bulls from 182c to 224c/kg. The next sale draw - January 16 & 17: 1. Landmark, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Alex Scott & Staff, 4. Rodwells, 5. Elders, 6. SEJ.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, January 9

BULLOCKS 12 G.A. & W.A. Watkins, Yanakie 655.8kg 10 N. Rowe, Outtrim 727.5kg 12 G. & J. Briscoe, Mirboo North 716.3kg 5 P. & A. Van Kuyk, Wonga Wonga 664.0kg 9 Harris Farm, Dumbalk North 687.2kg 12 L. & D. Charlton, The Gurdies 797.9kg STEERS 8 J.P. Conlan & B.C. Liley 500.6kg 1 S.M. Davies, Outtrim 445.0kg 1 C. Trotman, Leongatha 390.0kg 1 G. Hickman “Hazeldell”Glengarry 420.0kg 4 R.F. & R.E. Spratt, Nerrena 423.8kg 1 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 330.0kg HEIFERS 1 T. Vening 420.0kg 3 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 348.3kg 17 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 346.8kg 13 Diamond Hunter Pty Ltd 423.5kg 1 G. & N. Reid, Korumburra 440.0kg 1 N. & G. Stollery, Hallston 630.0kg COWS 8 A.C. Trotman, Leongatha 511.9kg 1 P.G. & B.K. Ruby, Anderson 715.0kg 2 G. Hickman “Hazeldell” Glengarry 617.5kg 1 G. Jones, Fish Creek 655.0kg 5 N. & G. Stollery, Hallston 729.0kg 8 K. & R. Battersby, Korumburra 629.4kg BULLS 1 G. & P. Jackson, Stony Creek 825.0kg 1 L.M. & J. O’Sullivan, Foster 1120.0kg 1 G.W. & S.L. Hosking, Mirboo 875.0kg 1 L. & J. Rathjen, Flynn 800.0kg 1 T.A. Allott, Welshpool 475.0kg 1 D.A. Jerram, Leongatha 965.0kg

290.0 290.0 289.2 286.0 286.0 285.0

$1901.92 $2109.75 $2071.40 $1899.04 $1965.46 $2274.06

282.0 282.0 280.0 280.0 280.0 279.6

$1411.76 $1254.90 $1092.00 $1176.00 $1186.50 $922.68

286.6 279.6 277.6 277.6 275.0 270.0

$1203.72 $973.94 $962.62 $1175.53 $1210.00 $1701.00

238.6 236.0 235.6 235.6 234.6 233.6

$1221.33 $1687.40 $1454.83 $1543.18 $1710.23 $1470.22

264.6 260.0 246.0 240.0 238.6 236.6

$2182.95 $2912.00 $2152.50 $1920.00 $1133.35 $2283.19

On course for better farming GIPPSDAIRY will be rolling out a number of its most popular programs, with farmers advised to get in early to ensure they reserve a place. Nutrition Fundamentals, Advanced Nutrition in Action, Feeding Pastures for Profit and Topfodder Silage Production will be all be offered to Gippsland dairy farmers during 2019. Nutrition Fundamentals is a two day course focusing on feeding dairy

cows more profitably. Topics covered include: • the importance of getting nutrition right; • ruminant digestion; condition scoring; • the cost of rearing young stock; • nutrients supplied by different feeds; • balancing the diet; • feed budgeting; and • comparing nutrient costs. The course will be offered in February or March. Advanced Nutrition in Action, which will be offered in March, will help

DAIRY SALE

MONDAY JANUARY 21 AT 11AM VLE LEONGATHA SALEYARDS A/C D & K GRYLLS, WELSHPOOL (PROPERTY SOLD)

100 Friesian & Fries x cows,AI bred and currently in lactation. Cows were preg tested 27.12.18, most are due for Spring calving, a small amount due in Autumn, with the balance being undetectable (due late Spring). Cows are in calf to Holstein bulls, which were removed from the herd 10.12.18.These cows are currently producing an average of 22 litres, with minimal bail feed and being milked off 'hilly' conditions. Buyers can attend this sale with confidence, as these cows are only being sold due to the property sale. Full details available on sale day

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farmers and advisors to: • implement nutrition-related management strategies to improve profit on-farm; • apply the most up-to-date herd nutrition knowledge tools and approaches; and • gain an enhanced understanding of how herd nutrition integrates with other components of the farm system (feedbase, herd productivity, health and welfare, farm business management and people). Feeding Pastures for Profit uses levy funds to help farmers with: • grazing management – understanding the science behind good grazing recommendations and introducing a ‘Rotation Right’ system; • profitable feeding – the role of supplements and the interaction between grazing, supplement use and cow performance; and • a practice based ‘individual’ system approach. The program, which

will offered in May, involves two days ‘up-front’ classroom style delivery plus five on-farm group days over the next 10 to 12 months. Each participant is entitled to a one-off farm visit to support pasture rotation decisions. Topfodder helps farmers improve their silage making skills. The popular program, which will be rolled out over June/July aims to help farmers to: • improve the quality of silage made; • evaluate the role of silage within your system; • reduce losses and wastage (during harvest, storage and feed-out); • develop a better understanding of the cost of fodder conservation; and • make silage production more profitable. Anyone interested in participating in one of these 2019 courses should contact GippsDairy to reserve a place. Course locations will be decided on the basis of where interested farmers are from.

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Farming Insight

Sheep sales begin VLE Leongatha hosted its first sheep sale of the year last Wednesday, with 2529 lambs sold on the day.

Lamb prices overall were fetching about $112/ head. A flock dispersal of 150 Suffolk ewes went for about $140/head, with additional offerings in smaller quantities including two tooths, hoggets, rams and wethers. The sale saw 245 ewes, six hoggets, 18 rams, 185 sheep, 138 two tooths and seven wethers sold. Landmark auctioneer Brian McCormack noted

plenty of local offerings and reflected upon the good Above, left, Sheep away: Anna Hopkins came down from Toora, selling off 56 old ewes and the bad. “There’s a lot of lamb feed at the moment but I pictured at rear, for a Toora hills farm at the first sheep sale of the year VLE Leongatha last think the quality has reduced and lambs need short, Wednesday. sweet feed,” he said. “When the rains open up you get wool that takes on a dry appearance. “Prices should be fetching around the $7/kg mark THURSDAY, JAN 17, 2019 for a dress weight of 17-25kg. Starting at 10am “You’re looking at about anywhere between $110-170/head of lamb.” GROWN N & G STOLLERY "AMBERLEY PARK", HALLSTON Sheep sales continue on a weekly basis until the (SCOTTS) CLYDEBANK ANGUS (ELDERS) end of January. 65 Angus heiferweaners

STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA 2000

Inspecting: crowds take notes during Alex Scott auctioneering at the first sheep sale of the year at VLE Leongatha.

Not too late for ragwort control AGRICULTURE Victoria is encouraging land managers across the West Gippsland Catchment to undertake ragwort control before flowers set seed towards the end of January.

gal responsibility to prevent the growth and spread of this species on their property,” Mr Greaves said. “There are a number of prescribed measures for ragwort control including the application of a registered herbicide, soil cultivation and physical removal.” Mr Greaves said it is essential that any herbicide Agriculture Victoria has contacted more than 50 be used according to label recommendations. “Each ragwort plant can produce up to 150,000 local landholders to encourage early season ragwort control and help reduce the spread of this highly in- seeds with many remaining viable for well over a decade. Failing to prevent ragwort seeding can result in vasive weed throughout the catchment. Leading biosecurity officer Hayden Greaves said the further spread of this species and increased weed while early season control is most effective, there control costs for years to come,” he said. For more information about ragwort and invais still time to prevent ragwort infestations setting sive plant management visit the Agriculture Victoria seed. “Ragwort is declared a regionally controlled weed website at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au or call its cusin West Gippsland and all land managers have a le- tomer service centre on 136 186.

TO BE OFFERED

Koonwarra Sheep Sale

FOR PRIVATE SALE 8 Poll Dorset Rams 14 White Suffolk Rams 1 ½ years. Asking $600.00 + GST

Wed, January 16, 2019 VLE Koonwarra 500 P/D & White Suff x lambs Dec shorn A/c Breeder G Wade Trafalgar STE3810804

STE3810803

Ben Bowman 0448 991 665

Family affair: Clayton Fisher and son Ryan came from Tarwin Lower to VLE Leongatha’s first sheep sale of the year, last Wednesday. Mr Fisher was selling off 450 lambs because it was just “that time of the year.” He’s happy with the season, was pleased to sell, but was sworn to secrecy as to what he fetched on the day.

Contact : Terry Johnston 0418 561 290 Mario Arestia 0417 600 222

CATTLE

2000

60 Angus & BB steers , 15-20 mths A CRAIG & B SZABO , FOSTER (ELDERS) 40 Angus & Hereford steers , 2 year old GEROS & LESKU , WON WRON (ELDERS) 60 Angus steers & heifers , 18-20 mths MRS R AGOSTINO, TRARALGON (LANDMARK) 37 Angus & HerefoArd Steers 18 months old BULLEONDURRA, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 40 Angus & BB steers, 12-14 mths 10 Hereford heifers, 16-18 mths, East Gippsland bred 40 Angus BB heifers, 16-17 mths HENGSTBERGER & LLOYD, FISH CREEK (LANDMARK) 40 Angus steers, 12-15 mth, Duney range blood 70 Hereford heifers, 16-17 mths, unjoined, mountain dist bred 10 mount Beliard x hfrs, 15-16 mth, unjoined I&R HENGSTBERGER, DUMBALK NTH (LANDMARK) 23 Angus steers, 12-14 mth, cluney range blood 20 Angus heifers, 12-14 mth, cluney range blood 15 Hereford steers, 14-15 mths, nth east dist bred 15 Hereford heifers, 14-15 mths, nth east dist bred P & A CHISHOLM, ARCHIES CREEK (LANDMARK) 40 Angus steers 14 – 15 months 15 Angus steer calves 9 -11 months – weaned 2 weeks All cattle by stud Yancowinna bulls, Piliguard treated and drenched F ALBANESE, TYERS (LANDMARK) 22 Angus steers,15 mths 40 Angus steers, 10 mths D BATES, SALE (LANDMARK) 35 Angus steers, 14 mths, Milwillah blood JG COLEMAN, MAFFRA (LANDMARK) 29 Angus steers, 14-16 mths TALLANBAR PAST CO , YANAKIE (ELDERS) 20 angus steers , 14 mths , Banquet blood R & F ARGENTO, TOORA (PHC) 10 Angus steers 12-14 months CAMPASPE FLATS , BERRYS CREEK (ELDERS) 6 Red Angus steers , 14 mths MARINGO PAST , BENAMBRA (ELDERS) 150 Angus & BB heifers , Aug/Sept 2017 drop , NSM , EU accredited NALAJULE NOMINEES P/L, MARDAN (LANDMARK) 21 Angus heifers, 14-15 mths , unjoined, Leawood blood AW & CM O'MARA, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 20 Angus heifers 14 -16 months Leawood & Te Mania Blood DJ & KM KUCH,DARRIMAN (LANDMARK) 20 Angus heifers, EU acc, 16 mths, pte, Landfall & Rnnylea bloodlines WEANERS THE RIDGE PASTORAL, ROSEDALE (LANDMARK) 60 Hereford & BB heifers 10 MTHS 50 Hereford & BB steers 10 MTHS Yard weaned, Trifecta drenched, 2 x 5 in 1 “EU accredited”

5662 4033

5662 2291 0427 507 369

25 Angus steer weaners 9-11mths old, weaned, 2x 5 in 1 injections exceptionally well bred. M & K BREEN, BUFFALO (LANDMARK) 80 Angus mixed sex calves 10 – 11 months “Rennylea” & “Kirribilli” blood, Panacur drenched, B12 treated, weaned 3 months ROBINSON & HASTHORPE (LANDMARK) 80 mixed sex Charolais X calves , 10-12 mths GEROS & LESKU , WON WRON (ELDERS) 70 Angus mix sex weaners , 8-10 mths MCLEOD PARTNERSHIP, YARRAM (BREEDER) (ELDERS) 60 Angus steers & heifers, 9-10 months, 'Innesdale' Blood, drenched, 5 in 1 & Coppered R WIGHT & SONS , WOODSIDE (ELDERS) 60 Angus steer calves EMMA HIGGINS (ELDERS) 50 Angus heifers , 12 mths T BRUSAMORELLO , GLEN FORBES (ELDERS) 50 Angus mix sex weaners , Fernleigh blood D & S KING, MOE (LANDMARK) 50 Angus steers 8 – 10 months old weaned. Merlewood blood, 2 x 5 in 1, drenched PG & D ALLITT , CAPE PATERSON (PHC) 45 Angus mixed sex weaners, Holmwood blood FRANK COLACIELLO, TYERS (LANDMARK) 25 Angus steers, 10 mths weaned 15 Angus heifers, 10 mths, weaned WJL PENDERGAST , BENAMBRA (ELDERS) 40 Angus & Hereford mix sex weaners M & M STEPHENS, YALLOURN (LANDMARK) 40 pure bred limo mixed sex, 10-11 mths, weaned MR HAYMAN , WOODSIDE ( ELDERS) 35 Angus mix sex weaners G HARDING (ELDERS) 20 Angus heifers , 12-15 mths 8 Hereford steers , 8 mths R STIPANI, WILLUNG SOUTH (LANDMARK) 25 Angus Limo x & Charo Angus Steer weaners PG & BK RUBY, ANDERSON (PHC) 24 Charolais/Angus-x Mixed sex weaners T ELDER, NYORA (BREEDER) (ELDERS) 23 Angus x steers & heifers, 9-10 months F & A AUDDINO, KORUMBURRA (BREEDER) 20 Angus steers & heifers, 'Battersby' Blood B WHEELAN, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 20 Poll Hereford 10 mth steers J CARPINTERI, THORPDALE (LANDMARK) 12 Angus steers, 7-8 mths , weaned CJ & VM MCDONALD, (BREEDER) (ELDERS) 30 Friesian steers, 14-15 months ROD SAUNDERS, SALE (LANDMARK) 24 Friesian steers, 12-14 mths EMMA HIGGINS (ELDERS) 20 Friesian steers , 12 mths J&M SPENCER , STRATFORD (ELDERS) 19 Angus & BB cows , 1st & 2nd calvers , joined to Leawood & Pinora bulls to cc 1st feb on 0429 050 349

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VACANCIES @ GSHS

Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted

Ward Clerk / Clerical Support

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 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

1 x Permanent Part-Time Position – 13 hrs per fortnight, and Various Casual Positions available (Job # ND0101) Contact: Tracey Palmer, Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5614 or tracey.palmer@gshs.com.au

Gateway Allied Health Assistant 0.8 EFT Permanent Part time (Job # PH0101) Contact: Vivian Carroll, Allied Health Manager. Ph: 5654 2701 or email vivian.carroll@gshs.com.au Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting the relevant job reference number, to jobs@gshs.com.au by Sunday, 27th January 2019.

Cook - Chef Treatment her game: South Gippsland Therapy Centre myotherapist Allana Mueller in one of her treatment rooms. With a keen interest in sporting pursuits, her daily fixture sees her healing musculoskeletal conditions in Leongatha.

My therapy is to heal FOR Allana Mueller, an empathetic passion to help others is why the

PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST A part time position has become available for a Medical Receptionist with Leongatha Healthcare. Position pre-requisites: • Proven Customer Service skills • Excellent telephone manner and communication skills • Availability over span of clinic hours Monday-Saturday If you believe you have these qualities and have a genuine desire for a career as a medical receptionist, please forward your current resumé with a short covering letter motivating your interest to: The Practice Manager Private Bag 10 LEONGATHA 3953 Or email to: jrobb@leongathamedical.com.au Applications close: Friday 25th January 2019

Motor Vehicle Technician An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Technician to join Leongatha Motors. You will be a self-motivated individual with the ability and desire to learn new skills working in an exciting team orientated environment. As a Technician you will be required to carry out servicing and mechanical duties; identify and rectify faults in vehicle stability, balancing, repairs and general servicing as directed, to a standard that enhances the Company, its products and services. The successful candidate will require: • Qualifications as a Motor Mechanic. • Ability to take direction and be part of a larger team. • High standards in customer service and customer care. • Capacity to problem solve issues and find suitable resolutions • Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals • Current driver’s licence • Ability to work unsupervised For further information, please contact Andrew McMahon on 0408 748 251 or Russell Hemming 0419 482 608, alternatively please forward your cover letter and resumé including two professional referees in confidence to: andrewmcmahon@gmg.net.au Russell.Hemming@leongathamotors.com.au Leongatha Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications close Sunday, February 3 LMCT: 10285 & LMCT:11276

Truck Driver Required TRUCK & DOG WORK Must have experience Call Frank Condoluci 0407 343 744

South Gippsland Therapy Centre (SGTC) myotherapist continues with her heartfelt assessment and treatment of muscular tension. Ms Mueller has called SGTC’s treating rooms her healing head-quarters for the past nine months and has been a myotherapist for about six years. She previously worked

Southern Smiles Dental is now accepting applications for a

FULL TIME TRAINEE DENTAL ASSISTANT Trainees will learn dental nursing on the job and at the completion of the program you will receive a certiﬁcate III in Dental Assisting. Your ability to work in a team environment is essential with a hard working attitude. Available position: • Traineeship Certiﬁcate III Dental Assisting Location: Leongatha and Foster Victoria Applications close: 5pm Friday 8th February 2019 For further information please contact Brooke Dessent on (03) 5682 2696 or Ella McCall on (03) 5662 0040. Please forward a cover letter with attached resumé to: Southern Smiles Dental 25 Bair Street, Leongatha 3953 Or email to southernsmilesleongatha@gmail.com

for the North Melbourne Football Club and brings a strong interest in sporting activities to her profession. “I’m very passionate about the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal (myo-fascial) conditions,” Ms Mueller said. “I love helping others to overcome their difficulties. Chatting on a personal level and communicating sincerely with the patient requires a sensitive approach. “You certainly need people skills to foster a caring, healing regime. “My days see all manner of patients come in for observation, including people with desk bound jobs, manual labourers, sports people and those with general, postural

complaints. “I make an initial assessment and advise on what the course of remediation will entail. “Joint mobilisation, deep tissue massage, cupping (releasing myo-fascial restrictions) and dry needling (a deeper form of acupuncture) are tools of the myotherapist’s tradecraft.” Ms Mueller studied an advanced diploma of myotherapy for two and a half years at the Australian College of Sport Therapy, Melbourne. The budding myotherapist can also look into a Bachelor of Health Science degree. She notes myotherapy is also favourable for overseas skills transference, having worked in Canadian ski resorts.

DAIRY FARM HAND

CASUAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / OFFICE ASSISTANT Tarwin Lower Cherry Tree Organics has an opportunity for someone experienced in bookkeeping / accounts, MYOB experience preferred. Training will be provided for in-house software. The position is initially for 4 to 8 hours per week on a Tuesday. Please email your application to ann@ cherrytreeorganics.com.au or call Ann on 0408 635 525 if you have any queries.

A dairy farm worker is required in the Leongatha area. Full-time work on a roster system. Experience with cattle and tractors required. Phone 0448 409 418

36 McCartin Street, Leongatha

FLOAT DRIVER

HOOF TRIMMER - DAIRY TECHNICIAN is required at Jelbart Dairy Pty Ltd in Leongatha South VIC to provide technical and practical animal health support to the owner and farm manager. The applicant must be competent in dairy software programmes and will be responsible for the prevention and treatment of hoof and animal health problems, assisting calving cows and heifers and implementing on farm trials. The skill level required is a Diploma or higher qualiﬁcation or at least 3 years of relevant work experience, plus an additional 2 years working with large dairy herds. The full-time role attracts a package of $60,000 to $65,000 per annum commensurate with experience. The applicant must be a reliable self-starter with strong communication skills, be team orientated and be prepared to work ﬂexible on call hours. Please send your covering letter of introduction and your CV to: dairy@jelbartdairy.com

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Invites applications from suitably qualiﬁed persons for the position of

Goldsmith Transport is seeking an experienced full time Float Operator to operate a late model Kenworth Prime Mover and low loader. Applicants must hold a current MC licence with appropriate experience. • A positive attitude, desire to work in a fast paced role. • Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated and have good people skills with a strong work ethic is essential. • Local yard to park trucks up. Attractive pay rates on offer for successful candidates based on experience. All applicants, please send resumé to admin@goldsmith.com.au For further information contact Stuart on 0408 595 305

The “Middle” Korumburra Hotel, South Gippsland’s premier dining venue is looking for a superstar to support our current Chef brigade. The chance to contribute to our menu, further your training and personal development, and work with a fabulous hotel crew are just some of the beneﬁts of joining us... If you have a passion for cooking GREAT food, have some kitchen experience and most importantly, can work as part of a team, drop us a line for a fresh start in the new year. Approx. 30 hours a week - shoot your emails to: troy@korumburrahotel.com.au

ADMIN / RECEPTIONIST PERMANENT PART TIME Around 20 hours IMMEDIATE START Experience with MYOB Premier preferred Please email your application by 12 noon Friday, January 25 to: helen@thestar.com.au All enquiries and applications are strictly conﬁdential Only applicants required for interview will be notiﬁed

Herd Improvement Co-operative Australia, an established leader in the local dairy industry has a position vacant for a Sales Representative and Artificial Insemination Technician located at Korumburra. The successful applicant will have good people skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, be willing to work in a team environment, as well as being able to work without immediate supervision out in the field on their own. The successful applicant will require an understanding of the dairy industry and experience working with livestock. Prior experience as an Artificial Breeding Technician would be beneficial but not essential. The application must contain the following: 1. Written application including education and training and your full work history. 2. Three references. A position description is available by emailing Shawn Hollingworth at shollingworth@hico.com.au Applications should be forwarded no later than Friday 8th February to the Sales & Marketing Manager, shollingworth@hico.com.au

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 BUTCHER'S BLOCK. On wheels, 2 drawers, 2 shelves $45. Ph. 0402 246 765. GENTLEMEN’S WARDROBE. 6’x3’x2’ 4 drawer. Twin Cupboards. Stained. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5662 3336. SET OF 5 CHEST OF DRAWERS. Shabby chic white. Detailed 2 drawer, jewellery and mirror. $50. Ph. 0411 578 180. SET OF 4 DRAWERS. Small chest. White melamine. $25. Ph. 0411 578 180. CURTAINS. Fabric. cotton. 9m long 140cm wide. Biscuit/cream colour/pattern. Clean. Unused. $45. ph. 0404 772 755. PORTACOT. Steelcraft. Excellent condition. $30. Ph. 0490 791 457. LUGGAGE. Victoria station brand. Good condition. 76mlx50ml & 60mlx40ml. $30. Ph. 0488 105 451. SAFETY BED RAIL. For toddlers. Excellent condition. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890. DVD PLAYER. In working order. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890. SINGLE BED FRAME. Pine. $30 ono. Ph. 5662 4866. FIREWOOD. Cyprus. Cut into 6ft lengths. $30. Ph. 5664 0037. BEATLES 60s PRINT. Large. black and white. Excellent condition. $30 neg. Ph. 0418 392 431. HELMET. MDS Road bike full face. Size M, Black, Good order, $40. Ph. 5662 3336. OREGON PLANKS. Various lengths, 1-3 metre, 220 x 40. $50. 0490 343 512. SHARP. Fresco Frost/F Fridge, $50. Ph 0427 831 757. BOXES. Five large and 15 book packing boxes, good condition. $40. Ph. 0427 831 757. ROLL TOP DESK. Suit junior. 4 drawer. Stained pine. $45. Ph. 0487 814 628 evening only. BABY STROLLER. $20. Ph. 0448 378 861. GUITAR. 6 steel strings. with brand new vinyl case. Excellent condition. $50. Wonthaggi. Ph. 5672 2663. GOLF CLUBS. 15. right hand. Slazenger bag. Excellent condition. $50. Wonthaggi. Ph. 5672 2663. CERAMIC POTS. 13x Glazed. various sizes and colour. $50. Ph. 0411 439 856. DVD PLAYER. New LG. Boxed. $10. Ph. 0478 746 087. CHICKEN WIRE. Approx. 15m x 1.2m. $50. Ph. 5657 3291. STAR PICKET. 15 posts. 1.8m high. $50. Ph. 5657 3291. STUDENT DESK. On castors. 2 shelves and computer pull out tray. 120Wx135Hx60W. $30. Ph. 0429 681 357. SWING CHAIR. 2 seater. With glass table in middle. Never been outside. $30. Ph. 0429 681 357. CIRCULAR SAW. NRG. 184mm. 1300W motor. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. FORD PARTS. EA-EB Sedan rear bumper and 2 steering wheels. $50. Ph. 5664 2391. HOLDEN PARTS. Gemini TE. One complete right rear tail light assembly. FE horn ring. $50. Ph. 5664 2391. BEDHEAD. Baltic pine. Queen. With end posts. Excellent condition. $20. Ph. 0418 772 812. LOUNGE CHAIR. 1960s retro Fler. Neutral wool fabric. Wooden arms. Excellent condition. $45. Ph. 0434 904 923. LOUNGE. Opens to double bed. 1960s retro Fler/Danish design. Neutral wool fabric with wooden arms. $50. Ph. 0434 904 923. FRAMED PICTURE. Black. oriental scene laqueware picture. 70cm x 50cm. $45. Offers considered. Ph. 5662 4866.

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NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is located at: 660 Lynnes Road, Wattle Bank VIC 3995. The application is for a permit to: SPEAR REF S125659T. Staged, Multi Lot Subdivision of the land and Native vegetation removal. The applicant for the permit is: Endeby Pty Ltd, C/- Beveridge Williams & Co Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 180231. 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. 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 Environment Act 1987 and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to Bass Coast Shire Council, P.O. Box 118, Wonthaggi Vic 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 30 January 2019. If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.

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TARWIN WILDLIFE & HABITAT EXPO Friday, Jan 18 1pm - 4.30pm PRESENTATIONS

Saturday, Jan 19 10am - 1pm WALKS & WORKSHOPS Displays, talks, food

At Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute

for sale

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

SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at: 22 Princes Street, Korumburra VIC 3950. Being CA 11 SC, CA 17 SC, CA 2018, 2019 & 2020, Parish of Korumburra Township, RES1 LP115436, Parish of Korumburra Township. The application is for a permit to: Subdivision of land into one (1) lot and two (2) roads, remove reserve status from RES1/LP115436, remove easements E-1, E-3, E-4 and E-5 on LP115436 and vary easement E-2 on LP115436. The applicant for the permit is: Beveridge Williams & Co Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 2018/292. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority - South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953, Telephone: 5662 9200. This can be done during office hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. Applications are also available to be viewed on Council's Website at www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing • include the reasons for the objection and • state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. Privacy Notification: 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 this application before 14 days after the date of this Notice. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made. Dated: 15 January 2019

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meetings Tarwin Valley Development Group Inc

AGM

to be held on

TUESDAY JANUARY 29 at Moos at Meeniyan 8.30am Breakfast Meeting RSVP Andrew McEwan 0488 242 478 or ecolore1@bigpond.com or Jenny O’Sullivan on 0419 153 377 All welcome

garage sales

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY January 19 110 Yarragon Road Leongatha

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MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

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

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175. 2 TRACTORS, 6x4 trailer. Ph: 0438942604.

agistment AGISTMENT wanted for 30+ cows, all yearlings, or lease paddock 50+ acres, for drought affected cattle. Long or short term, payment in advance. Contact 0467533003.

livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Cattle Pavilion, Sunday, January 20, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270. BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. SOUTHDOWN, Poll Dorset and Border Leicester rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown, est. breeder, can deliver. Ph: 0428356376.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

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bereavement thanks BEVERIDGE - Joseph Albert. The family of the late Joseph Beveridge wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many expressions of kindness, and for the condolences and support that we have received. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to the staff at the Korumburra Hospital for their wonderful care during his stay. Thank you from Joe’s loving wife and family.

bereavement thanks

deaths

WILSON - Glad. We would all like to thank our family and friends for all the caring words, cards, messages and food on the sad passing of Glad. Also for the excellent care given to her by the District Nursing Service, nursing and kitchen staff at GSHS as well as Dr Ben O’Leary, Dr Chris Ford, Pam Herald and Handley Funeral Service. Please accept this as our personal thanks. Stephen, Judy, Mathew, Kellie, Darren, Indi and Hunter, Nicky and David.

CARMODY - Edward John. Dearest Dad. Our love for you will never be gone. We were so lucky to have you in our lives. The best father, fatherin-law and Pa anyone could ever wish for. A wonderful teacher on life lessons. You were the best person we have ever known. We will love you forever and never forget you. Having touched so many lives, how could we. Many thanks to the doctors and staff at Leongatha Hospital, truly amazing, wonderful people. Love you Dad. Ben Deb, Joshua, Thomas, Samuel and Matisse. CARMODY - Edward John. 28.07.1946 - 09.01.2019 We have been loved unconditionally by the most beautiful man. Dad, Ed, Pa; Thank you. Rest in Peace. Jacinta, Nathan, Patrick, Alex and Louisa. CARMODY - Edward John. 28.07.1946 - 09.01.2019 Beloved Father of Dan, adored Father-in-law of Rebecca, Grandfather of Elijah and Judah. Your light will forever shine in our hearts, beautiful Dad. CARMODY - Edward John. To Jill and family, our heartfelt love and support. “Ed” you captained the crew and fought a courageous battle, and now you are on the trip of a lifetime. We will treasure the memories of a fun loving and caring friend. Saluté Captain Ed. - no more banter! Glenn and Shirleyanne and family. CARMODY - Edward John. Eddie you were a very special man in our lives. Funny, loyal and loving. We will miss you. Our love always to Jilly, Ben, Renae, Jacinta, Dan and their families. Joy and Jim, Kristy, Nick, Kate, Sarah and families. xxoo CARMODY - Edward John (Ed). Our much loved and respected principal, who truly believed in each and every one of us and installed a passion for us to follow our dreams. You were so much more than a teacher and mentor, but also our friend. Rest in Peace. Inaugural students of Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha (1986-1991). MORGAN David Andrew. Born October 14, 1938, passed away peacefully in Leongatha on January 11, 2019 with family by his side. Thank you to the lovely staff at Koorooman House for everything. Be free with Dad now Pop - Casey.

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in memoriam GRAY - Leonie. 12.10.1947 - 16.01.2016 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Robert, Debbie and Peter, Wendy and Terry, Barb and Rob, Rhonda, Warren, Sophie, Tayla and Chelsea. OTTOSEN - Beverly Joyce. 17.1.2006. Many years have passed but our beautiful memories of such a special lady never fade. Our Mother and Nanna so sadly missed but always in our hearts. Graeme, Josie, Kelly and Marc.

deaths CARMODY - Edward John. July 28, 1946 - January 9, 2018. Loving Husband of Jill. From the first time I met you it was love at first sight, and from then on our love grew beyond measure for us to become soulmates. Our 46 years of marriage brought joy and four beautiful children of our own, Renae, Ben, Jacinta and Daniel. To add to our loving family our children’s spouses, Warren, Debbie, Nathan and Bec and our 12 beautiful grandchildren Josh, Pip, Tom, Will, Zara, Patrick, Sam, Alex, Matisse, Louisa, Elijah and Judah. You were the centre of our family, always loving and full of fun, and will be forever in our hearts. While we miss you sadly, we know you are at peace in Heaven with your loving Saviour. CARMODY - Ed. Dad / Pa You lived your values. You loved us unconditionally. You inspired so many. You will always be in our hearts. Love always, Renae, Warren, Philippa, William and Zara.

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Record year for tourism deaths MORGAN - David. 14.10.1938 - 12.01.2019 Loved eldest son of Ken and Olive (both dec). Loved brother and uncle of Bev, Fred, Evelyn and Heather, and their families. “Go Bombers” MORGAN - David. Loved brother of Heather and Ken. Uncle of Emma, Gavin and Zarah; Greg, Sherryn, Lauryn and Alannah. Loving memories.

funerals CASHIN - John William. The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr John William Cashin will be held at the Carisbrook Recreation Complex, Hare Street, Carisbrook, on FRIDAY (January 18, 2019) at 11.30am. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will leave for the Carisbrook Lawn -Cemetery. NAPIER PARK FUNERALS Bendigo Phone: 5441-4800

RECORD visitor numbers and the appointment of two new directors to the board were the highlights of Destination Gippsland’s annual general meeting in Wonthaggi recently.

ria), Tim Tamlin (Gippsland Local Government Network), Will McCutcheon (Parks Victoria) and Paul Matthews (Visit Victoria) will continue to contribute as board observers. “This year we welcomed a record 6.1 million funerals visitors to the region, an outstanding figure,” Ms CARMODY - Requiem Neil Travers, owner of Fish Creek’s Waratah Smethurst said. Mass for the Repose of Hills Winery, and Nick Murray, former CEO of “This means more visitors than ever before have the Soul of Mr Edward Gippsland Ports, were appointed to the board by the enjoyed our stunning beaches and waterways, prisJohn Carmody will be member councils of the Gippsland Local Governtine parks, boutique villages, abundant cycling trails offered at the Mary ment Network. and gourmet paddock to plate experiences. MacKillop Catholic Sue Smethurst was unanimously re-elected “Visitors have contributed an additional $87 milRegional College lion to the region’s billion dollar visitor economy in Pioneer Hall, Horn chairman. “It’s an honour to have been re-elected for anoth- the past year and we expect that figure to continue Street, Leongatha on Friday (January 18, er year and I am particularly delighted to welcome growing as record numbers choose to eat, play and 2019) commencing at Neil and Nick to the Destination Gippsland board,” stay in Gippsland. 11am. she said. “In 2019 our focus continues with the delivery At the conclusion of “Their professional experience, strong networks Mass the Funeral will and passion for Gippsland will be an asset to grow- of the Gippsland Destination Management Plan, a leave for the Leongatha ing our visitor economy. “Neil’s expertise will be 10 year blueprint to continue building Gippsland’s visitor economy, and the launch of an exciting new Cemetery. invaluable as we continue to develop our awardbrand campaign to share the story of wonderful, Rosary will be recited at winning food and wine sector, as will Nick’s detailed St Laurence’s Catholic understanding of key marine, port and waterway world class Gippsland, far and wide.” Ms Smethurst thanked Destination Gippsland Church, 31 Ogilvy resources as we strategically plan the future of the CEO Terry Robinson and his team for their work ceStreet, Leongatha on region’s visitor economy.” THURSDAY EVENING They will be joining Destination Gippsland’s menting Gippsland’s place as a leading destination in (January 17, 2019) elected skills-based board: Richard Longmore (fi- regional Australia. commencing at 7pm. nance and governance), Riviera Nautic owner Cam Johns, environmental consultant Michelle Dickson, Lardner Park CEO Nicola Pero, Tinamba Hotel’s Damien Gannon and Paul Ashton, CEO of Running Wild events. Leigh Kennedy (Regional Development VictoMORGAN - A Graveside Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr David Andrew Morgan will be held at the Mirboo North Cemetery (Baromi Road, Mirboo North) on MONDAY (January 21, 2019) commencing at 11am.

Leading the way: the Destination Gippsland board, back from left, Cam Johns, Richard Longmore, Kylie Johnson, Neil Travers and Nick Murray, and front, from left, Nicola Pero, Sue Smethurst and Damien Gannon.

Grants for South Gippsland THE State Government has invested more than $226,000 in local projects and initiatives across Gippsland thanks to the Stronger Regional Community Plan – a state-wide small grants program that supports rural and regional towns to create opportunities and grow local jobs.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing announced a $45,200 Stronger Regional Community Plan grant for SWIFT App Development – a new training program for students that aims to improve digital literacy in Gippsland. SWIFT is a coding language developed by Apple that has become a universal programming language for building apps for iOS. Training in SWIFT will provide students with work-ready skills that can be applied in the growing industry of app development. The training program will be led and piloted through RMIT University along with other networks including Apple, Federation University, Gippsland LLENS, Gippsland Learn Locals and six Local Government Areas across Gippsland. Marking the beginning of a new collaboration between RMIT and Federation University, the SWIFT App Development training program has the potential to lead to other digital related education across Gippsland. The Stronger Regional Community Plan has also provided funding to the following projects in South Gippsland: • $50,000 towards the Baromi Park Community Space development at Mirboo North. The permanent performing arts space will enable the community to participate in live park performances and create a vibrant place for people to gather and be involved; • $45,000 towards a Good Governance Toolkit for business and tourism associations in South Gippsland to build community capability and bridge a knowledge gap in governance and administrative expertise; and • $15,000 towards two workshops in the major centres of Bass Coast Shire for community groups, businesses and volunteers to collaborate to develop off season tourism opportunities in the region.

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Bright and colourful: students at Wonthaggi North Primary School love taking part in the Run4Fun Colour Explosion fundraising event at the end of the year.

School ends in a burst of colour WONTHAGGI North Primary School once again celebrated the end of an amazing year as a whole school community with the Run4Fun Colour Explosion. It is definitely a favourite event on the school calendar. Coordinated by Lenore O’Neill and the school’s incredible Parents and Friends Association, and supported by parents and staff, the event not only raises much needed funds for the school but also brings the school community together to celebrate the end of the school year. It all began with the traditional Grade 6 students singing their end of school song and completing the

first lap, at the end of which they collected their Prep buddies to take them through the course, avoiding or not avoiding the water and colour sprays. The rest of the school, including staff, then joined in. “Lenore and our parent community do an amazing job; it would not be possible without them. The end of the year is such a busy and often stressful time for schools and for families but they set that aside so our students have this opportunity. We are very fortunate,” school principal Andrew Strickland said. “You can see how parents, staff and students are just pitching in to help. Everyone is enjoying themselves. I’m incredibly proud of how our community works together.”

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Shooters coached by Olympic great AUSTRALIAN Olympic and Commonwealth Games shooter Michael Diamond attended Korumburra Gun Club for a two day coaching clinic recently.

Ten shooters were lucky enough to be taught the finer skills of clay target shooting. Michael took them through nutrition, psychology, gun fitting, gun mounting and the art of shooting clay targets. Andrew Bradey from Morwell Club and Trenton Tobias from Korumburra Gun Club were able to organise Michael to donate his time for the shooters. It is rare to have someone of this calibre attend a small Gippsland club like Korumburra. The shooters who attended were from all parts of Gippsland. In March, Korumburra Gun Club will also have multiple world champion Todd Bender attending to teach Skeet to some lucky shooters. Todd Bender is an American skeet shooter from Alpharetta, Georgia United State of America. Over the years, Todd has compiled 20 NSSA World Championships and been named to a record 27 consecutive men’s First All-American Teams. He holds the highest average in skeet history, .9972 HOA average on 5750 targets. Korumburra Gun Club vice president Daniel Hemming has been instrumental in organising this coaching clinic. In late January and early February, Korumburra Gun Club will be sending approximately 12 shooters to the Victorian state skeet titles. This will be one of the clubs bigges attendances to a state title. The titles run for four consecutive days and consist of: VCTA Skeet Small Gauges on January 31 – 50tgt State 28g Skeet and 50tgt State .410 bore, Victorian State Skeet Cham-

Great experience: Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games shooter Michael Diamond coached shooters like Zac Gardner at Korumburra Gun Club recently. pionships on February 1 – 50tgt 20 guage and 50tgt Hcap –, February 2 – 100tgt 12 gauge –, and February 3 –50tgt Champ of Champs and 50tgt Doubles. Korumburra Gun Club committee is extremely proud of the shooters and how much work they have been putting in to attend these titles. The results from a small club like this is fantastic.

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Strong performance from U16s LEONGATHA GCL U16s travelled to Mirboo North to play two 20/20 games on turf.

The first game Leongatha played Latrobe CA (formerly Central). Latrobe won the toss and batted. From its 20 overs, it was five for 93. Darcy Hume and Tom Niven took two wickets each with a run out to Darcy Hume. Catches went to Josh Williams and Harrison Berry. Leongatha batted; Darcy Hume and Ethan Lamers 44 added 65 for the opening partnership off eight overs. Josh Williams 36 joined Darcy and at 86 Darcy was dismissed for 19, John Collins one, Billy Manicaro one, Evan Allaway nine with Ned Hanily eight not out and Heath Dobbie one not out for a total six for 132. It was a good win.

Game two was against Warragul. Leongatha won the toss and batted and finished with nine for 120 off 20 overs. The stand out was captain Josh Williams 51, Darcy Hume one, Jack Collins 14, Evan Allaway 14, Ned Hanily four, Heath Dobbie four, Tom Niven zero, Fraser West one, Billy Manicaro 12 not out and Harrison Berry one not out with sundries six for a total nine for 120. Warragul made six for 120 after requiring 13 off the last over to win. Liam Serong run out off the last ball with a direct hit from Fraser West for 12 resulted in a tie. Warragul’s other major scorers were Chris Diston 29, Liam Lenders 38 and Alex Henshall 12 not out. Wicket takers for Leongatha were Darcy Hume two, with singles to Fraser West and Callum Buckland. Catches went to Josh Williams, Evan Allaway catch and run out and Ned Hanily a stumping.

Goannas secure victory over Vic Country THE Bendigo based Vic Country team arrived in Traralgon on Saturday evening and several of the Goannas players and partners were able to meet them for a meal.

A very pleasant evening was had by all. It seems players in their team are more widely spread than Gippsland , as Colac, Horsham, Brim, Swan Hill, Deniliquin, Echuca and Essendon are some of the places they’re from. The game was played at the Duncan Cameron Reserve in Traralgon, and began at 11am, with clear sunny weather, and a quite strong easterly breeze. The Goannas batted first on a wicket which looked very good but did have some variable bounce. Openers Fred Debono and Ray Smith started carefully against a very good attack, which included former Fitzroy footballer Leigh Murnane. Smith was out for seven in the seventh over and was replaced by Col Carmody, who was caught behind in the 10th over, leaving the Goannas at two for 16. Murray Moore batted briefly and Kevin Lanigan joined Debono. They took the score to 3/59 at the 20 over drinks break. Lanigan was stumped for 32, Alex Dowsett run out for one and Debono was caught for 38, making the Goannas six for 90 after 30 overs. Some sensible hitting from Neil Meredith 16, Gordon Cowling 20, Ian Southall 18, Peter Anton six and Jim Armstrong 1x took the Goannas’ total to 9/152 after their 40 overs. A special mention goes to Chris Bilkey, the Vic Country wicket keeper, who took three catches, made two stumpings and was a part of a run-out. It was a pleasure to have a few of the players’ partners attend the game and the ladies had plenty of catching up to do. After the usual splendid fare for afternoon tea, the Vic Country team began its innings. Cowling claimed an LBW decision in the first over, and he and Southall bowled tightly, with the score reaching one for 25 after 10 overs. Anton and Kelvin Bond came on and the Vic Country batsmen were batting well, but retired at 25, which would enable them to return after all other batters had batted. The score was a comfortable one for 71 at the 20 over drinks break, well ahead of where the Goannas had been at a similar stage. First ball after the break, Neil Meredith bowled the number five batsman. The next four batsmen made 10 runs between them and Vic Country had slumped to six for 79, recovering to 6/92 after 30 overs. Anton made a direct hit, Bond, Lanigan and Meredith took four wickets between them, leaving the teams

similarly placed after 30 overs. After Meredith finished his spell, Cowling returned to the bowling crease, and enticed the first of the returning retirees to top edge, Ian Gibson made a smart stumping off Lanigan, and suddenly there were nine wickets down. The number three bat who had retired hurt came back with a runner, and the sight of three batsmen at one end enabled a run out to complete the Vic Country innings at 113 in the 38th over. Meredith had three wickets, Cowling and Lanigan two each and Bond one with two run outs. Gibson took the only catch of the innings and had two stumpings, giving the wicket keepers a hand in 10 of the 19 wickets which fell on the day. The Goannas have had many good games against Vic Country over the eight years of the Veterans cricket competition, with honours fairly even over that time. Next Sunday will see the “Gippsland Derby”, with the Goannas travelling to either Leongatha or Korumburra to take on the new team in the competition, the South Gippsland Kookaburras. Practice will continue at Glengarry at 4.45pm on Wednesday and at Maffra at 4.30pm on Friday.

Great stint: Fred Debono hits to leg in the match against Vic Country.

South Gippsland Bridge Club FRIDAY, January 11, at Inverloch – pairs’ event: North/South First with a superb 69.96 percent was the polished pair of Dina Drury and Jack Kuiper. Second with another brilliant score of 68.11 percent were Debbie Anglim and Richard Moss. Third with a very strong 52.88 percent were Maureen Stiles and a visitor Helen Evans. Fourth with 50.62 percent was the ever consistent pair of Anne and Bruce Gibson. East/West First with the very strong score of 59.26 percent were Alan Johnston and John French, a pair developing their game very soundly. Second with a very steady 57.87 percent were the ever reliable pair of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton. Right behind them with 57.20 per cent were Bron Sund and Clive Hope and fourth were Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro with 54.17 percent. Tuesday, January 8, at Tarwin Lower – pairs’ event: North/South First with another strong score of 58.93 percent were Jack Kuiper and Dina Drury, scooping the north/ south pool again. Breathing right down their necks

with a close 58.33 percent were Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles, a strong pair in their own right. Third with a fine 54.76 per cent were Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron. East/West First with the outstanding score of 71.73 percent was the talented pair of Deb Anglim and Richard Moss. Second with a very solid 56.55 percent were John Sutton and Alan Johnston. Third with a highly commendable 53.57 percent made all the stronger as this pair were new to each other, were Margaret Munro and Julie Day. Monday, January 7, at Meeniyan – pairs’ event: First with a superb 61.31 percent were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope, an always high achieving pair. Second with a very fine 58.33 percent was June Metcalf and Colin Cameron. Third with 50 percent was the evergreen pair of Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt. Details of all competitions are now on the club website. Visitors are always welcome. Beginners classes will be held in Inverloch in early February on a Thursday afternoon. If you wish to learn how to play Bridge, contact Ken McKenzie on 0438 066 238

Ocean training: completing another swim from Walkerville North to South are, back from left, Hugh Bradlow, Sandra Tracy, Francine Moss, Michael Rowland, Anne Wallington, Martin Tobin, front Jo Sliferski and Anne Harrison.

Waratah bringing sports to the forefront THEY’RE a sporting lot at Sandy Point and Waratah Bay.

Over the Christmas/New Year and for the first part of January there’s been a massive contingent of bike riders known as the Waratah Worriers. Started several years ago they now number up to 60 riders. The group meets at the Sandy Point and Waratah Bay intersection

most mornings for a ride through Fish Creek or the classic ride to Walkerville North. This year another group has formed the Waratah Walruses whose passion is ocean swimming. Several times a week they head to Walkerville North and South and head in one direction or the other, concluding with afternoon tea. There are a few in both the cycling and ocean swimming camps

with the Walruses group in full training for The Current Cruiser swim at Shallow Inlet on Saturday, February 16. There will be a 500 metre and 1.5 km swim with racing starting at midday. There are various categories of age group. For information call Paul Minahan on 0400 029 736 or Max Collins 0413 879 700. Entries via waratahbeach. com.au

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Outstanding: sponsor Daryl McGannon (centre) congratulated Nicholson Pairs winners John Newcombe and Peter Forrest at Leongatha Bowls Club.

Runners up: Bill Harry and Jeff Pendergast came in second in the Nicholson Pairs event at Leongatha Bowls Club. They are pictured with sponsor Daryl McGannon (centre).

Team effort: winners of the Mufti Social Bowls on January 9, were, from left, Peter Dalmau, Pam Lawson, Bob Davis (skip) and Ted Breasley.

Inverloch

Achievement: Sue Symmons, Glenda Trot- Third place: Mark Coulter and Wayne Walkman and Marj Pearson were the winners of er performed well in the Nicholson Pairs event at Leongatha Bowls Club and were congratuthe Ladies Triples Tournament recently. lated by sponsor Daryl McGannon (centre).

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Top results: Graeme Drury and Jeanette Chalmers won the social bowls at Leongatha Bowls Club on Wednesday.

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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LAST Monday, the ladies had a very successful Triples tournament and acknowledge the sponsorship provided by Hartley Wells- Betta Electrical. Considerable time and effort is required to ensure that the event attracts entries and the program on the day runs smoothly. The organisation committee are to be congratulated for fulfilling the tasks required of them. The team that won the event has been successful in past years with the same structure and the bond was developed when Marj Pearson the experienced skip asked a couple of novice bowlers initially, in Glenda Trotman and Sue Symmons to make up a team. They were able to chalk up another win on Monday with a score of four wins and 35 shots up and look forward to competing together in 2020 if all is well. The runner up team was another from the Leongatha Bowls Club comprised of Trish McCormack, Faye Turner and Bev Thompson with a score of three wins and 31 shots up. On Wednesday, 20 bowlers fronted for Social Bowls and a match of two game 10 end pairs was organised by the match committee. The match committee chairman Graeme Drury sporting his new look of facial growth cultured during a break in East Gippsland teamed with Jeanette Chalmers to win the event with two wins and seven shots up. The runners up were Liz Beale and Lloyd Hemphill with two wins and five shots up. On Saturday, the round 10 of the Saturday Pennant Competition was played and the club was able to win in Division 4 but was soundly beaten in Divisions 1 and Division 2. In Division 1, the representative side visited Philip Island where its combatant was the Philip

Island White side that won with a final score of 84-60 shots. The rink scores were as follows: Russel Trotman (Leongatha) lost to Stuart Cunningham (PHI) 20-25 shots; Ray McGannon (Leongatha) lost to John Batty (PHI) 17-28 shots; Alan Easterbrook (Leongatha) list to Bill Francis (PHI) 23-31 shots In Division 2 Leongatha received a hiding at home from Corinella with the final score being 61-92 shots. The rink scores were as follows: Alan Rayson (Leongatha) lost to S. Bray (Corinella) 20-21 shots; Ian Todd (Leongatha) lost to C. Windley (Corinella) 16-40 shots; Robert Young (Leongatha) lost to B. Edwards (Corinella) 25-31 shots. Division 4 hosted the Wonthaggi Club and managed to record an overall win of 76-54 shots. The rink scores were as follows: Ron Symmons (Leongatha) drew with J. Hedley (Wonthaggi) 19-19 shots; Fred Sauvarin (Leongatha) lost to L. Milkins (Wonthaggi) 20-21 shots; Vito Sarafino (Leongatha) defeated R. Snooks (Wonthaggi) 37-14 shots. Thirty teams competed for the prize money in the Nicholson Pairs event, and the day was a huge success. The ladies put on a splendid lunch which was appreciated by the players and the camaraderie was very much evident during the day. The winners of the event were Peter Forrest and John Newcombe from the Philip Island Bowls Club that has a history of winning this event. Out of five appearances, Peter and John have collected the chocolates on three occasions. The runners up were Bill Harry and Jeff Pendergast from Leongatha Bowls Club, followed up by Mark Coulter and Wayne Walker from the same club. The fourth placegetter was Ray McGannon and John Hall from Leongatha Bowls Club.

SATURDAY Pennant returned after the Christmas/New Year break with round 10 on Saturday, January 12, with a mixed bag of results. Division 1 hosted the Wonthaggi Club, taking a 32 shot win, 14 Points/89 shots to 2 points/57 shots. Division 2 travelled to San Remo and suffered a 14 shot loss. San Remo won 14/72 – 02/58. The Division 3 team hosted the Loch and District club, taking away a good 44 shot win, 15/93 – 1/49, while Division 4 travelled to Phillip Island, suffering a 16 shot loss, 0/65 – 16/81. Finally, Division 5 trekked up to Mirboo North to play the Mirboo North White team and also suffered a loss, 02/65 – 14/84. The Saturday Pennant ladder shows the Division 1 team consolidating its top position while the Division 2 team, as a result of its loss, slipped one place to sixth position. The Division 3 team remains in top place after its good win, however, despite its loss, the Division 4 team clung to top place with both Phillip Island and Corinella nipping at their heels. The Division 5 is hovering midladder in sixth position but remain in touch with the top four teams and mathematically still in the hunt. Midweek pennant will begin on January 15 (round 10) with the Division 1 team travelling to San Remo. In Division 3, Blue will host Fish Creek while White will travel to Phillip Island to tackle the Phillip Island White team.

Fish Creek THE Three Day Tournament continued on Monday, January 7. Sponsored by Handley’s Funeral Services of Leongatha, the event was once again a great success. The overall winners for the day were Bill Thorn, Malcolm Ellis and Peter Williams. Runners up were Andy Kerr, Neville Buckland and Allan Masson of Fish Creek and best last game was awarded to Tim McLean, Rob McLaughlin and Robin Napier of Fish Creek. Robin, visiting from New Zealand, very kindly filled in for a short team, so the club was happy to see her depart with a prize in hand. Saturday, January 12, pennant was a mixed bag, with Fish Creek Division 1 going down to Korumburra, but Division 5 Red managed to overcome Tarwin Lower. The evening of Saturday 12, the club was very proud to host the 80th birthday of one of the most treasured members.

Inverloch hosted the Champion of Champions on January 8 with the Ladies Singles Champion of the various South Gippsland clubs playing in sectional knockoff. After the first day, there were eight left in the competition. The semi final on January 10 saw Janis Parks bowling against Robyn Dennis (San Remo) for a place in the finals. In a great display of sister-in-law bowls, it was Janis claiming a hard fought victory over Robyn 25-16. In the finals, Janis met Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek). The spectators were treated to some awesome bowling. It was a game worthy of a final. Nics got an early lead, then Janis levelled the score, only to see Nics pull away again to eight shots up. Steely nerves and persistence paid off with an ultimate win by Janis 25-20. Congratulations Janis - South Gippsland Ladies Champion of Champions. Thanks Nics and Janis for the entertainment. Due to Champion of Champions matches being held at Inverloch on Thursday, January 10, the club’s social mufti bowls took place at the club on Wednesday, January 9, where 32 players took to the rinks to contest two games, the first of 12 ends and the second over 10 ends or when the bell sounds, to ensure a finish at 4pm. The first game saw four teams win their first game, three of which couldn’t go on to win their second and fell by the wayside.

It was great celebration which lasted well into the night, with friends and family travelling far and wide to be with Andy Kerr on the great occasion. Happy birthday, Andy. For the diary: With Fish Creek Divisions 1 and 5 (Red) playing at home on Saturday, January 26, which is Australia Day, the club has decided to have a celebration after the bowls. Division 5 White is encouraged to hurry home

It took a first game loser to win their second game, albeit shortened by the bell to only eight ends, to take out the runners up position. The runners up, with a loss and a win and 22 points overall were Chris Nevill, Alan McLean, Gavin Blew and Brian Hensley (skip). The winners, with two wins and 31 points, were Pam Lawson, Peter Dalmau, Ted Breasley and Bob Davis (skip). Forthcoming tournaments that should be included in your diary: February 1 “Tournament Fours” sponsored by Cardell Accountants. Entries close on January 25. The cost is $32 per team and play begins at 9:30 am. Your club uniform should be worn and bring your own lunch. Secondly, the “Bass Coast Medley Fours” tournament is to be played on February 23, with play starting at 9:30 am. Entry fee is $100 per team and is fully catered and carries prize money of $2000. Entries close on February 17. Again, entry forms are available from the clubhouse. The Friday membership draw took place last Friday evening, January 11, and a jackpot resulted as Paul Holmes was not in attendance when his name was drawn randomly. The next draw will be held on Friday, January 25. Don’t overlook that the Friday night meals are back next Friday evening, January 18, together with the usual features, the largest spinning wheel in town as well as Jack’s Mailbag.

from its match at Mirboo North. The function will take the form of a pie and pav evening and everyone is asked to wear something Australian. Please advise Chris McLean or Eileen Bell if you will be attending, to facilitate catering. January 2019 Barefoot Bowls will take place from the fourth week of January on January 28 and 29. Thereafter, it will be every Tuesday and

Wednesday until the first week of March. There is a whole new look for the bowls, with the renovation of the back room, a lovely new rack made by Rob Staley, and some lovely boxes for the bowls, made by the Men’s Shed Foster. This will make it a lot easier to select the bowls you need. To sign up, please contact Andy Kerr (5683 2380) as soon as possible.

Winners: Malcolm Ellis, Peter Williams and Bill Thorn were the Three Day Tournament winners at Fish Creek Bowls Club.

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Well done: Wonthaggi’s winning team on Thursday in the mixed mufti social game was John Bird, Neville Sweet and Rae Haines.

THE first game of Saturday pennant was played on the weekend with teams at home and some away. The weather was mild and lovely playing conditions. Results were; Division 1 lost to Inverloch 57-89, Division 2 defeated Tarwin Lower 76-57, Division 3 defeated Korumburra 7459 and Division 4 lost to Leongatha 54-76. Midweek pennant also resumes on Tuesday, January 15. Last Wednesday, a social game was held at the club and the winning team

was visitor Peter Watson, Peter Miller and Colin Ormerod. A mixed mufti social game was also held on Thursday and the winners were John Bird, Neville Sweet and Rae Haines with the runners up team consisting of Ken Gage (skip), Bernie Banbling and Joan Anderson. The B Grade competition will be starting soon, as is the 100 up game. Please read the notice board for dates and times. The corporate bowls will resume this Tuesday, January 15, with a sausage sizzle and games to start at 6pm.

Wednesday Triples winners: Wonthaggi’s team of Rod Beech, Roy Smith and Vic Piasente were the winners at Tarwin Lower. Top title: Tarwin Lower’s men’s Club Champion Ray Saunders with runner up Alan Marshall.

Runners up: Mike Carnell, Ray McGannon and Jeff Pendergast came in second in Tarwin Winners: Hamish Young (s), Elaine Wil- Second place: Phil Wright (s), Alan Thomas, Lower’s Wednesday Triples. liams and Laurie Bell enjoyed success at Peter Thorley and Mark Hanrahan were runners up at midweek bowls in Lang Lang. midweek bowls in Lang Lang.

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group ON Thursday, January 10, midweek bowls was played at Lang Lang with 29 bowlers. The winners were Hamish Young (s), Laurie Bell and Elaine Williams. Runners up were Phil Wright (s), Mark Hanrahan, Peter Thorley and Alan Thomas. One game winners were Joy Brown (s), Lindsey Russell and David Talbot. Well rested from their Christmas break, bowlers were keen to start another year of midweek bowling.

Members from Lang Lang also joined in; it was good to see some new faces join the midweek bowls group to enjoy good bowling and friendship. Thank you to Helen and Chloe in the kitchen for their delicious salad rolls and sandwiches, and Don in the bar for supplying the refreshments. Bowling conditions were perfect so a great day was had by all the members. Next week midweek will be played at San Remo so if you would like to join the happy group of bowlers come along and enjoy the company. Please contact Peter to register or for more information on 5678 5974.

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Great effort: David Talbot, Joy Brown and Lindsay Russell were the one game winners at midweek bowls in Lang Lang.

SATURDAY pennant resumed on January 12. At home to San Remo, Division 3 had a very close game, winning 75 shots to 71 with two winning rinks thus holding third place on the ladder. Away to Korumburra, Division 4 won on all three rinks 73 shots to 53 and hold sixth place. Round 11 is a home game for 3s against Wonthaggi and 4s are away to Phillip Island. Midweek pennant resumed on Tuesday with 2s

away to Tarwin Lower. They are currently in third place on the ladder. The following week is round 11at home to Mirboo North. The ladies club pairs is now in progress while Alan Hanks and Dale Scott are into the second round of the divisional pairs at Korumburra. The men’s handicap first rounds should be played as soon as possible. Corporate bowls began on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to complete a busy week. Upshot 2.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Champion Singles PLAYED at Inverloch in ideal bowling conditions on Tuesday and Thursday, January 8 and 10, this event was played between 15 of the16 ladies’ Club Champions of the South Gippsland Bowls Division’s 16 clubs. The division wishes Val Williams (Lang Lang) a speedy recovery from her knee operation. There were many spectators on Tuesday who saw some exciting matches. The morning semi finals on Thursday were both great games with Janis Parks (Inverloch) gradually building up to a win over her sister in law Robyn Dennis (San Remo) and Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek) against Anne Lye (Korumburra) enjoying a hard fought game with Nics as the winner. The afternoon final between Nics and Janis had the spectators enthralled. As some said, “That was better than on the television”. After a superb exhibition of draw bowling Janis was the winner with Nics a very worthy runner up. Thank you to the Inverloch Club, the umpires, markers and scoreboard attendants, the match committee and the spectators for all their support; in all a fantastic couple of days. State Fours will begin on Wednesday, January 16, at Korumburra in knockout format due to the number of entries.

Thrilling conclusion: runner up Nics McKenzie of Fish Creek congratulated champion Janis Parks of Inverloch.

Top duo: Tarwin Lower’s Mixed Pairs winners were Carol Giroud and Paul Redmayne.

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Champion: Tarwin Lower’s women’s Club Champion is Helen Shears, who is pictured with runner up Heather Marshall.

Tarwin Lower WELCOME back to the second half of the season. Last Saturday Pennant saw Division 2 play away at Wonthaggi and Division 5 away to Fish Creek Red. Both teams won one rink, giving them two points each. The competition is very tight in Division 2 as they are only one game out of the four and next week they play top side Corinella at their home ground. Division 5 also plays the top side Toora at their home ground. Tuesday Pennant begins this week with both sides playing at home. Division 2 is still one game clear on top and play fifth positioned Toora while Division 3 play Foster. Wednesday Triples started again last week with the Wonthaggi team of Rod Beech, Roy Smith and Vic Piasente winning the day and Leongatha’s Mike Carnell, Ray McCannon and Jeff Pendergast as runners up. The Venus Bay Life Saving Club once again enjoyed the hospitality of the club on Wednesday, January 2, for its annual Barefoot Bowls/barbecue night. Thank you to Heather Marshall and her hard working team for catering to the needs of the numerous people who turned up, ensuring they had a great night. The Club Championship games are progressing well but there are still quite a few games to complete over the next few weeks. Congratulations to the two new club champions Ray Saunders and Helen Shears who is still playing her first year of bowls. The men’s pairs final was won by Errol McDonald and John Fedley and Paul Redmayne and Carol Giroud were the mixed pairs champions. Thanks go to Errol McDonald for organising the very successful Mixed Pairs Day of competition and to the Wonthaggi Workman’s Club for its sponsorship. It would be appreciated if all members would make an effort to read the notice boards this week to ensure they are aware of deadlines for the remaining club games and the many invitation games for which the club needs to organise teams. Barefoot Bowls begins this Tuesday, January 15, so come along and join in the fun. Good bowling.

Division 1: Toora 0-52 lt Phillip Island Blue 16-84; Inverloch 14-89 d Wonthaggi 2-57; Fish Creek 2-66 lt Korumburra 14-77; Phillip Island White 16-84 d Leongatha 0-60. Division 2: Lang Lang 2-64 lt Phillip Island 1488; Leongatha 0-61 lt Corinella 16-92; Wonthaggi 14-76 d Tarwin Lower 2-57; San Remo 14-72 d Inverloch 2-58. Division 3: Meeniyan 14-75 d San Remo 2-71; Inverloch 15-93 d Loch and District 1-49; Wonthaggi 14-74 d Korumburra 2-59; Mirboo North 2-63 lt Foster 14-70. Division 4: Korumburra 0-53 lt Meeniyan 16-73; Leongatha 13-76 d Wonthaggi 3-54; Corinella 1-61 lt Port Welshpool 1568; Phillip Island 16-81 d Inverloch 0-65. Division 5: Corinella 0-60 lt Phillip Island 1681; Toora 16-112 d Loch and District 0-60; Mirboo North White 14-84 d Inverloch 2-65; Fish Creek Red 14-80 d Tarwin Lower 2-62; Foster 14-68 d Mirboo North Purple 2-66; Fish Creek White 16-0 (bye).

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Division 1 Inverloch ...............121 +180 Phillip Is Blue .......113 +181 Wonthaggi ...............97 +46 Korumburra ...........86 -45 Phillip Is White ........80 -34 Leongatha.................66 -38 Fish Creek ................52 -89 Toora ........................25 -201 Division 2 Corinella................143 +284 San Remo ................99 +94 Phillip Is ..................78 -29 Wonthaggi ...............74 -41 Leongatha................74 -77 Inverloch ..................72 -37 Tarwin Lower ...........61 -73 Lang Lang ................39 -121 Division 3 Inverloch ...............114 +158 Foster.....................110 +107

Meeniyan.................96 Wonthaggi ...............84 Loch and Dist ...........73 Mirboo North ...........70 Korumburra ..............51 San Remo .................42

-21 +20 -15 +40 -136 -153

Division 4 Inverloch ............... 111 +161 Phillip Is ................106 +112 Corinella................105 +92 Port Welshpool .....104 +155 Leongatha.................85 +5 Meeniyan..................50 -204 Korumburra ..............46 -195 Wonthaggi ................33 -126 Division 5 Toora .....................148 +188 Mirboo Nth White..134 +248 Phillip Is ................127 +123 Fish Creek Red .....100 +89 Foster........................88 -32 Inverloch ..................81 +58 Corinella...................66 -147 Mirboo Nth Purple ...62 -62 Fish Creek White .....57 -122 Tarwin Lower ...........55 -116 Loch and Dist ...........42 -227

Kiss of Death tips – round 11: Wonthaggi (home) will get the break it needs to virtually cement its place in the finals with a solid 24 shot win over Korumburra. Leongatha (home) will simply be no match against a rampaging Inverloch, who will simply ‘wipe the floor’ with a solid 45 shot win. Phillip Is White (home) will go down in a close one against Phillip Is Blue, which cannot afford to drop a game at this late stage in the season in order to have any hope of taking the minor premiership. Phillip Is Blue to win by eight shots. In the battle for bottom of the ladder, Toora will get up easily against Fish Creek with a solid 19 shot win. Finally, remember the State Singles is being held at Wonthaggi on Sunday, January 20 and 27. The draw will be distributed during the week.

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SPORT | GOLF Meeniyan TUESDAY, January 8: Winner: Bob McGeary 39 points. Runner up: Rob Gourlay 38 points and Alan Shattan 37 points. Best nine: Frank Piele 21points. NTPs: eighth Mike Steele and 14th Daryle Gregg. Thursday, January 10: Winner: Daryle Gregg 40 points. Runner up: Jim Byrnes 39 points. NTPs: second Mike Steele and 14th Paul Robinson. Friday, January 11: Twilight winner: Ken Crompton 22 points. Runner up: Mike Steele 19 points and Beth Crompton 18 points. Saturday, January 12, was a single par event sponsored by Col Stewart. The winner was Peter Riddle on +3 on a count back from Col Graeme +3 and Lloyd Hemphill was next best on +2. The pro pin on the 11th was Brian Dewar. NTP on the eighth was Col Greame and 14th Bob McGeary. The members’ draw jackpots with Craig Buckland absent. Don’t forget Drummond day Sunday, January 20.

Woorayl SATURDAY, January 12, was a Four Ball Aggregate Stableford, sponsored by Larkin printers. The club appreciates its ongoing support.. Winners were Ross Winkler and John Bolge 74. Runners up were Craig

Hall and Ray Sullivan 72. BDL went to Paul Challis and Colin Gillespie, Terry Lund and Michael Grist, and Graham Salmon and Terry Charlton 70. NTP on eighth was Paul Challis and 17th was Jim Newton. Ball raffle was Lund SYN, N.A.G.A Gaz Miller and Gary Young. Next is a Stableford sponsored by Opal Motel. Don’t forget raffle night and tea on Thursday, January 17, and the members draw. Good golfing.

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Nearest the pins were Peter Bates on the 14th hole and Rod Hopcraft on the 16th. Nicholas Hill won the Pro Ball on the 13th hole and Marcus Luscombe provided a highlight with a great eagle three on the long par five sixth hole. On Tuesday, January 8, 77 golfers contested a Stableford competition with Doug Clemann taking the A Grade honours with a well compiled 42 points. B Grade was taken out by David Child with 41 points, Neil Mackenzie won C Grade with 37 points in a countback and Hugh Goodman had the best score of the day of 43 points to take the D Grade honours. Balls were won by David Forbes, Peter Buttinger, Greg Ellt, Wayne Keen, Frank Thomas, Patrick Mitchell, Peter Horman, Leroy Sharrock, Mark Lafferty, Will Norden, Brian Wall, Russell Williams, Fred Debono, Hans Hoefler, Terry Grace, Peter Read, Geoff Maher, Antony Roberts, Ken Smirk, Neale Gillin, Les Newton and Andrew Smith. Nearest the pins were Neale Gillin on the 14th hole and Leroy Sharrock on the 16th. On Thursday, January 10, 98 golfers enjoyed some ideal golfing conditions with good scoring the order of the day. A Grade was taken out by Ashleigh Hutton with 37 points, Jon Smith won in B Grade also with 37 points, C Grade was taken out by Bruce Christison with 40 points and Tim McCarthy won D Grade also with 40 points. Balls were awarded to Neale Gillin, Garry Rotteveel, Hugh Goodman, Terry Grace, Bruce Clark, Peter Waters, Hans Hoefler, Peter Stivic, Bruce Cathie, Kevin Scott, Gerry Mooney, Geoff Maher, Keith Finney, Mark Lafferty, Wayne Handley, Ron Paice, Robert Pritchard, Ian Barlow, Jeff Brewer, Peter Buttinger, Bradley Hines, Frank Thomas, Darrell Prior, Ian Watson, Leroy Sharrock, Walter Taberner, David Forbes, George Hendry and Kevin Castwood. Ian Barlow was nearest the pin on the 14th and Neale Gillin took his second nearest the pin for the week on the 16th.

SATURDAY was Medal Day at Leongatha and a Leongatha ladies big field enjoyed ideal ON Wednesday, January conditions. 9, 54 players participated Alan Kuhne carded the in a mixed Stableford equal best score of the day event in beautiful condiof net 67 to win B Grade tions for golf. and the Monthly Medal, in a countback from Les Newton, who won the D Grade event with his net 67. A Grade was taken out by Anthony Sparkes with net 69 and Peter Brownlie won C Grade with net 70. Balls were awarded to Anthony Sparkes, Russell Williams, Ross Evans, Craig Hams, Tin McCarthy, Doug Clemann, Daniel Ruffin, Neale Gillin, Peter Bates, Bruce Cathie, Geoff Sherman, Nicholas Hill, Trevor Rickard, Brett Windsor, Peter Hart, Rod Hopcraft, Guy Wilson-Browne, Ian Baker, Andy Bassett, Marcus Luscombe, Gary Sharrock, John Moor, Sam Saykan, Chris Leaver, John Feddersen, Paul Dell, Jon Smith, Geoff McDonald, Grant McRitchie, Darrell Prior and Malcolm Legge.

A Grade winner: Craig Hams 38 points. B Grade winner: Colleen Touzel 38 points. C Grade winner: Jean Chaplin 37 points. Down the Line Balls went to Lianne Adamson, Rebecca Thomas 37, Dot Stubbs 36, Linda Bassett, Marg Griffiths 35, Phil Douglass 34, Tricia Owen, Gordon Walling, Maryanne Gartner, Coral Gray, Leroy Sharrock, Marea Maher 33, Liz Hodge, Marianne Leaver and Marg Berry 32 points. Nearest the Pin: 14th and 16th Rebecca Thomas. Eight players played nine holes. The winner was Amy Blencowe with 17 points. Down the line balls went to Karen Murchie, Marie Sands 15 points.

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Wonderful result: the mixed and overall winners with a great net Donation: Prom Aged Care CEO Justin Whiteman and Jenny Rofscore of 54 strokes were B. Britten, Y. Forte, R. Forte and L. Hawk- fey gladly accept the monster cheque from Foster Golf Club captain Trevor Jones. ing at Foster Golf Club’s Prom Aged Care Charity Day.

Men’s winners: R. Ireland, P. Robinson, K. Esler and D. Manners Great team: M. Cosson, S. Dixon, J. Dixon and K. Sorrell were the ladies’ winners at Foster Golf Club’s Prom Aged Care Charity Day. were pictured on the 18th after their eagle at Foster Golf Club.

Foster FOSTER Golf Club Prom Aged Care Charity Day: On Sunday over 100 players competed in the club’s annual charity day. The course and weather were both excellent for the day. CEO Justin Whiteman was very happy to except the cheque which totalled almost $3500. Congratulations to all the volunteers that made

this day possible and for allowing the Foster Golf Club to support our local community. Winners on the day: Mixed and overall: B. Britten, T. Forte, R. Forte and L. Hawking 54 strokes. Men: R. Ireland, P. Robinson, K. Esler and D. Manners 54.25 c/b. Women: M. Cosson, S. Dixon, J. Dixon and K. Sorrell 56. Tuesday, January 8: Stableford.

Winner: C. Gray (28) 44. NTP: fourth P. McKay and 17th R. Prain. Wednesday, January 9: Stroke and Medal. Medallist: A. McKenzie. A Grade: J. Prain (26) 69. B Grade: A. McKenzie (39) 66. M. NTP: 17th Symmons. A Scratch: J. Best 95. B Scratch: M. Blake 104.

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NTP: fourth G. Phelan. DTL: I. Davidson 19, G. Phelan 19 and G. Nott 18. Twilight Golf: par three competition. Winner: C. Pulham 22. Saturday, January 12: Medal Stroke –Simon Barwick Trophy. Medallist: T. Price. A Grade: T. Price (16) 66. B Grade: O. Kindellan (20) 68. Putting: T. Vanin 26.

Scr: T. Vanin 78. NTP: fourth D. Knee, sixth N. Cooper, 13th O. Kindellan, 15th P. Schofield and 17th C. Pulham. DTL: T. Vanin (8) 70, G. Buckland (25) 71, R. Prain (16) 73, S. Reid (15) 73, B. Knee (19) 73 and C. Pulham (20) 73. Ladies: Winner: M. Barham (32) 68. DTL: P. Witheridge (34) 75. NTP: 17th M. Barham. Nine hole: T. Price 21.

Local golf gets stellar entries THE Lang Lang Golf Club’s annual pro-am event has attracted one of the best fields ever in regional Victoria.

THE course and weather conditions were perfect for the women’s four ball Par competition last Wednesday. Amongst the good number of players the winners were Jenny Blackmore (27) and Lee Clements (11) with a terrific +7. Runners up were Jan Louise Hewitt (27) and Lynette McIvor (20) with +4. NTPs went to Moira Rogers (first) and Jenny Blackmore (13th). On Saturday, some girls competed in the Stableford event and again Jenny Blackmore (27) was the winner with a solid 36 points – including two birdie-gobbles on 10th and 18th holes for lots of points. Lynette McIvor (20) just pipped Gail Beer, a newer Saturday player, on a countback for runner up with 34points. The only nearest the pin was earned by Lynnette McIvor on the first hole. A few important dates are coming up in the club’s golf calendar: Hartley Wells is donating $400 worth of vouchers on the Australia Day event on Monday, January

Putting: R. Knee 25. DTL: J. Prain (26) 69, V. Gow(37) 72 and R. Knee(22) 73. Thursday, January 10: Stableford. Winner: R. Smith (18) 41. NTP: fourth P. McKay and 13th P. Spencer. DTL: N. Cooper (11) 39 and N. Thompson (10) 38. Friday, January 11: Chook Run. Winner: R. McCallion 20.

Star pair: Jenny Blackmore and Lee Clements paired together well to have a winning score of seven up in their round at Korumburra Golf Club last Wednesday. 28. It’s a Stableford format with 10am shotgun start and the signup sheet is at the club or phone 5655 1886. The women’s Opening Day, which has been sponsored by Parry’s for many years now, is the February Monthly Medal (stroke) on Wednesday, January 30. February 6 is Beginners Day, which promises to be a fun introduction

with the nine big holes on a shortened course. There’s a signup sheet in the ladies room or phone the club on 5655 1886 or Lee Clements on 5655 2370. Members are asked to please return their event envelopes as soon as possible so that Knockouts and other events can be planned for early in the year.

Entrants have won on five tours globally, apart from key titles around Australia. The prominent line-up includes defending champions Peter Wilson and Ben Ford; course record-holder Stuart Laycock; American seniors’ tour standout David McKenzie; current Victorian Open champion Simon Hawkes; and Asian tour winners David Fox and Rick Kulacz. Fox has also taken the Western Australian Open, while Wilson also won the pro-am in 2017. That is superb talent for $11,000 event, set for Friday, January 25. Club president Peter Cooke said such a wealth of names had rarely been duplicated statewide, apart from peak tournaments. Play involves stroke for the 60 professionals, and stableford for the 100 amateurs, who vie for their own valuable prizes. There will be longest drive and nearest-the-pin contests. Shotgun starts apply at 7.30 in the morning, and 12.30 pm. Visitors are most

welcome to watch the action and enjoy clubhouse facilities. Testing track: Lang Lang is a tight, demanding course, with a par of 70. Stuart Laycock’s astonishing nine under par 61, set at a pro-am several years ago, has never been threatened. It could conceivably stand for decades. President Peter Cooke said; “Apart from the established names, a host of rising stars will also compete. “We’re in for a treat, a terrific day of golf. “We look forward to

seeing many visitors on the day, at a layout which is a gem.” Mr. Cooke praised the greens staff for their work. He said; “The course has never looked better, for Cal Gray (superintendent) and his team are marvels. “The place is a picture. “If you value golf at its best, don’t miss this great event.” Entries close on Wednesday, January 23. Further details are available from Tony Mills, club manager, on 5659 6284.

Major event: Lang Lang Golf Club manager Tony Mills, left, discusses the imminent proam with course superintendent Cal Gray.

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Countdown to Wooden Dingy Regatta SOUTH Gippsland Yacht Club is look- lot of people. People travel from Queensland and ing forward to the Australia Day Wooden Tasmania to take part. They love the event and it always brings such a great sense of community.” Dinghy Regatta in Inverloch. Ms Parise said the event had experienced The massive three day weekend promises to be full of excitement with plenty of action both in and out of the water. Up to 80 boats are expected to set sail over the weekend, drawing in a massive crowd. Saturday, January 26, will kick off with a picnic race. This year’s theme is Jack Holt Boats, so be sure to keep an eye out. In the Inverloch Community Hub, there will be a historical display of Jack Holt boats and Indian motorcycles. A spit roast will be held that night with sponsorship from the Burra Brewery. The regatta will be held on Sunday, January 27. There will also be a public competition on the foreshore. The public is invited to check out the display of boats and vote for their favourite. The public choice boat will receive a trophy. An official dinner will take place at the Inverloch Bowls Club. The guest speaker at this event will be Tarwin Lower’s Bill and Jo Rawson, who own several yachts and have experienced round the world sailing. A display race will wrap the event up on Monday, January 28. Flyovers will take place throughout the course of the entire weekend. “We are expecting a big contingent of sailors to make their way to Inverloch for the weekend and there’s always plenty of interest from the public,” committee member Trilby Parise said. “We are always blown away by the support from the town. Local businesses really get behind it and it’s a really fun and exciting experience for a

steady growth since its inception. “Most people who take part once are eager to do it again. By the end of the weekend, we always have people booking for the next one a year in advance,” she said. “It’s so positive to get that sort of feedback from people. It’s great for the town.”

Out in force: there were good numbers helping with the water safety at Waratah Beach nippers last week, from left, Merrin Giles, Zoe Jamieson, Adam Clark, Nathan Ashdown, Hamish Anderson, and Anthony Lewis.

Set sail: the Inverloch community can’t wait for the Australia Day Wooden Dinghy Regatta over the three day weekend.

Surf rescue: practicing their life saving techniques are Lydia Giles, left, and Sum- Helping hand: Katelyn Woods makes mer Doddrell at Sandy Point beach for the sure Lucy gets back to shore safely during boards practice. Waratah Beach SLSC nippers program.

Sponsors create successful campdraft DUMBALK Country ran its very first Skeeta. Juveniles were also judged by Eric Joosten, campdraft at Dumbalk on the weekend and sponsored by Dimond Wool Pads and Cheroleading up to New Years Eve. kee Cottages.

With 270 competitors and over 2000 cattle, the Dumbalk committee and members had their work cut out for them. All first place winners received a rug donated by Bairnsdale Horse Centre and a bag of feed from sponsor Prydes. Landmark Leongatha Livestock was the major sponsor of the maiden series with the first event being the maiden for maiden shoot out with 75 competitors. The judge for this event was Tristan Holz. Lucas Roberts on his horse Seiko took out the first place honours. A total 261 runs for second maiden sponsored by Landmark Livestock Leongatha. The lights were turned on for the 5am start. The judge for this event was Evan Hiscock. Firsr place went to Mary Williams on her horse Yarrawa Top Up. Next event was the novice for novice sponsored by Toyota Leongatha. The judge was Lauren Jackson with 165 runs. Bronwen Upjohn and her horse Telly took out first place. The last event for the day was the first round of the Dumbalk Country and Bulla Lyn ASH Longhorn open. The judge was Peter Boulton. There were 188 competitors and round money was up for grabs. Charlie Hengstberger on his horse Tango took the $500 round money. The 5am lights went on and the first event for the Sunday was the Victorian Livestock Exchange novice. There were 342 competitors and judge Vicki Hiscock was in the saddle. The final of this event was held on Monday after the maiden. First place went to Queensland’s William Tapp on his horse Spotless. Juniors was judged by Eric Joosten and sponsored by Jindinook Farm and Cherokee Cottages First place went to Charlotte Taylor on

First place went to Charlie Goff on Maria. The second last event for the day was the ladies shoot out. Judging this event was Mark Ruff from Diggers Rest. Sponsoring this event was Goldstream RV Pakenham. With a 4.5ft set of longhorns, and a $300 Hitchly and Harrow voucher donated by Tracy Scoble, Dean Cameron and H and H up for grabs, 94 competitors competed for the first place honours. This honour went to Georgia Bandy riding Roc CD. With the lights turned on as the sun started to set, the feature event for the day was the open shoot out sponsored by C-M Pastoral and Diamond Wool Pads. Seventy one competitors and their open horses competed for $1000 and a Diamond wool pad for first place under the watchful eye of judge Neil Park. At the conclusion of the open, the judge gave first place to David Mitchell on his horse Tango. Monday saw another early 5am start with the conclusion of the maiden series sponsored by Landmark Livestock Leongatha. In the saddle judging was Michael Hiscock. The winner of this event was Kelly Smith on her horse Pink Magic. Second round of the longhorn open was next on the agenda with another $500 up for grabs. Matt Holz on Bulla Tambourine claimed the money. The event everyone was waiting for was the top combined scores from the first two rounds. Twenty six riders entered the arena, following judge Peter Boulton and two young girls Charli and Zoe Adams carrying the Australian flag. The riders were presented to the large number of spectators that had gathered to watch the final event for the Dumbalk Country inaugural campdraft. There was $5000 cash, 7ft set of longhorns,

Great competitor: Dumbalk’s Charlie Hengstberger was photographed in action at Dumbalk Country’s first New Years Eve campdraft. Photo credit: Andrew Franks Photography. rug and more up for grabs. Under the watchful eye of judge Peter Boulton, a Bega man and most deserving winner Dean Rodgers on his horse Summer Rain took the honours. To finish off the weekend of drafting and the year 2018, a free dinner was given to all competitors. They ate well and had a few drinks, celebrating a great weekend. They danced the night away and into the early hours with the band Screaming Eagles. The committee would like to thank most sincerely the wonderful competitors from near and very far; thank you for coming and supporting the inaugural draft. To the amazing cattle donors; without you, the committee would not have had a draft. Your support to the campdrafting community means it can continue on with this wonderful Australian sport. To all the awesome truck drivers and yard workers, thank you. All the wonderful sponsors were also praised.

The committee thanked Landmark Livestock Leongatha, Victorian Livestock Exchange and Toyota Leongatha, which took an extra step and had two vehicles on display. Also thanked were Diamond Wool Pads, John and Sandra Heppell, Bulla Lyn Stock Horses, CM Pastoral, Goldstream RV, Mark This Space, Chloe Rutherford, BXT Boots, Prydes Easy Feed, Browns, Fine Ark, Riseley Transport, quiet achievers South Gippsland Skip Bins, and Coz and Claire Park. Eat On Us’ Brett Sinclair was thanked for the catering. Announcers Neil Park, Brian McCormack and Matt Beachaz, administration Kim Saltmarsh, the bar men and ladies, and first aid administers BJ Thorburn, Brenda Flannagan and Tanya Rand were also thanked. Lastly, the committee thanked all the helpers that made this an amazing draft. The committee is looking forward to seeing everyone again at the 2019 New Years Eve Draft.

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Fantastic results in 19th Open Tennis Classic ON SATURDAY morning January 5, South Gippsland’s biggest tennis tournament of the year kicked off at 8.30am.

Following the 42 degree day, the courts and club were in fantastic condition thanks to Greg Marshman, Warren Littlejohn, Frank Dekker and Barry Phillips. All 11 courts were full from the beginning

of play until a rain band passed through at 1pm that pushed play back two hours. The last match for the first day finished just after 6.30pm with all Saturday’s planned events completed. The men’s open singles final was an absolute thriller between Drouin’s Mick Shannon and Phillip Island’s Jesse Jones, a very high level match with Mick retaining the champion title. Saturday also featured U10 unisex singles and

U16 mixed doubles: Zara Littlejohn was the runner up against Alicia Marshman and Luke Marshman. Absent: runner up Malachi Ashley.

doubles, and U14 boys and girls singles, doubles and mixed. There was a great turn out in the U14 girls singles with 12 young aspiring girls. Jessica Board of Longford proved to be fierce competition for Drouin’s Kyra Manukau in the final with Jessica winning seven to four. Sunday kicked off at 8.30am with fantastic conditions forecasted for the day. Sunday’s events included U12 boys and girls singles, doubles and mixed, U16 boys and girls singles, doubles and mixed, and the open men’s and ladies doubles and mixed, as well as the tournaments feature event family doubles, which received a record of 16 pairs entering the event, most pairs made up of parentchild combination’s and great fun for all involved. Great efforts were shown by Leongatha’s Simone and Frank Dekker winning the family doubles title over Drouin’s Regan and Glen Awty. The final match of the day was completed at 8.15pm which was the open mixed doubles. There were a lot of close matches with seven teams fighting for the win. Leongatha’s Simone

Dekker and Rob Brownlow defeated Inverloch’s Megan Harris and Nathan Harris in the tournaments longest match. Well done to the team upstairs for keeping the players, parents, spectators and tournament directors full with fantastic food and drinks, thank you Sally Pocklington, Steph Fowler, Cheryl Carey and Steve Fowler for all their efforts. Tournament director Matthew Pocklington was very excited to see the numbers grow from last year’s tournament to a total of 81 individual entries and 209 matches played over the two days. A very big thank you to Leongatha Tennis Club, tournament sponsors, club sponsors, players, parents and spectators for making this year’s tournament the best it’s ever been. Also, thank you to Alicia Marshman who assisted Matthew with the running of this year’s tournament. Everyone is excited for next year’s 20th Annual Tournament. This tournament is a part of the Gippsland’s Summer Series of Tennis, there are many tournaments on offer throughout Gippsland in January - Contact Matthew Pocklington in regards to entry

forms etc. Results: Ezyas Car Wash Men’s Open Singles: Mick Shannon (Drouin) defeated Jesse Jones (Cowes) 8-4. Ezyas Car Wash Open Mixed Doubles: Rob Brownlow (Leongatha) and Simone Dekker (Leongatha) defeated Nathan and Megan Harris (Inverloch) 8-6. Ezyas Car Wash Open Men’s Doubles: Jesse Jones (Cowes) and Ron Walker (Cowes) defeated Mick Shannon (Drouin) and Glenn Awty (Drouin) 8-1. Ezyas Car Wash Open Ladies Doubles: Zara Littlejohn (Leongatha) and Jessica Board (Longford) defeated Alicia Marshman (Leongatha) and Simone Dekker (Leongatha) round robin 11 games to 10. S.G. Hire and Sales Family Doubles: Frank and Simone Dekker (Leongatha) defeated Glenn and Regan Awty (Drouin) 4-2. RathCo U16 Boys Singles: Darcy Cumming (Longford) defeated Drew Cahill (Warragul) 8-3. Leongatha Toyota U16 Girls Singles: Zara Littlejohn (Leongatha) defeated Jessica Board (Longford) round robin 24 games to 21. Leongatha Toyota U16 Mixed Doubles: Luke and

Alicia Marshman (Leongatha) defeated Malachi Ashley (Leongatha) and Zara Littlejohn (Leongatha) round robin 10 games to 9. Leongatha Toyota U14 Boys Singles: Darcy Cumming (Longford) defeated Luke Marshman (Leongatha) 7-1. Leongatha Toyota U14Girls Singles: Jessica Board (Longford) defeated Kyra Manukau (Drouin) 7-4. J.W. Refrigiration and Air-conditioning U14 Boys Doubles: Darcy Cumming (Longford) and Malachi Ashley (Leongatha) defeated Darcy Britt (Drouin) and Hugh Hurst (Drouin) 7-2. J.W. Refrigiration and Air-conditioning U14 Girls Doubles: Jessica Board (Longford) and Zara Littlejohn (Leongatha) de-

feated Zara Kreutzberger (Leongatha) and Katie Harris (Inverloch) 7-1. S.G. Hire and Sales U14 Mixed Doubles: Darcy Cumming (Longford) and Jessica Board (Longford) defeated Joey Board (Longford) and Luke Marshman (Leongatha) 7-3. Ezyas Car Wash U12 Boys Singles: Regan Awty (Drouin) defeated Archie Shannon (Drouin) 7-2. Aldi Leongatha U12 Girls Singles: Abby Board (Longford) defeated Lucy Dean (Cowes) 6-2. RyanHayward.com.au U12 Boys Doubles: Darcy Britt (Drouin) and Riley O’Brien (Moe) defeated Regan Awty (Drouin) and Archie Shannon (Drouin) round robin 24 games to 16. Hartley Wells Betta Electrical U12 Girls

Doubles: Abby Board (Longford) and Keerah Pocklington (Leongatha) defeated Sophie Kreutzberger (Leongatha) and Lucy Dean (Cowes) 6-3. Hartley Wells Better Electrical U12 Mixed Doubles: Nathan Rato (Berwick) and Abby Board (Longford) defeated Thejas Brijesh (Berwick) and Sophie Kreutzberger (Leongatha) round robin 12 games to 7. Express Office Choice U10 Unisex Doubles: Jake Henwood (Venus Bay) and Hayden Fa (Melbourne) defeated Riley O’Brien (Moe) and Florence Shannon (Drouin) round robin 18 games to 15 RathCo U10 Unisex Singles: Jake Henwood (Venus Bay) defeated Jordan McCraw (Gisborne) 6-2.

U14 girls doubles: Zara Kreutzberger and Katie Harris were runners up to winners Jessica Board and Zara Littlejohn.

U12 girls doubles: runner up Lucy Dean was pictured with winners Keerah Pocklington and Abby Board. Absent: runner up Sophie Kreutzberger. U10 unisex doubles: Florence Shannon and Riley O’Brien were runners up to Hayden Fa and Jake Henwood.

Massive effort: Harvey Oats broke the club record for the U7 60m hurdles on Saturday.

Harvey wows in first 2019 meet THE first meet of the season was a relatively quiet one for the Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club with only 57 of the regular athletes competing.

U14 girls singles: Kyra Manukau came in U12 boys singles: Regan Awty U12 girls singles: Lucy Dean second and was the winner Jessica Board in won the match against Archie was the runner up and Abby Shannon. Board was the winner. this match.

U14 boys singles: Luke Marshman was the runner up and Darcy Cumming was the winner of this match.

U10 unisex singles: runner up Jordan McCraw congratulated Venus Bay based winner Jake Henwood.

U12 mixed doubles: runner up Thejas Brijesh congratulated winners Abby Board and Nathan Rato. Absent: runner up Sophie Kreutzberger.

While many club members were on holiday, the club was happy to welcome some holidaymakers to the competition. There was a family all the way from Albury that was holidaying locally. They really enjoyed the morning and will be returning this time next year. The club also had an athlete from Doncaster, who is one of the top runners in the state visiting one of the club members. The weather was fantastic for competing and of the 57 competitors there was a total of 88 personal bests and a new club record. Harvey Oats in the U7 age group ran a sizzling 12.60 seconds to break the existing 60m hurdles record; a super achievement after a few weeks of competition. Harvey, along with Archie Dynes managed to record four personal bests each. Those with three personal bests were Jude Rigby, Hope Oats, Aidan Smyth, Axl Moore, Darby Smyth,

Chelsie Rowe, Dane Rowe, Rosinda Charlton, Joel Geiberras, Miranda Giddens and Charlie Chasemore. Two personal bests went to Jacob Timmermans, Jake Marotta, Maya Fraser, Riley Rutland, Nate Pugh, Kade Rigby, Hayden Purton, MollieValentine Ransom, Joe Brusamarello, Poppy Miles, Charlotte Bellairs, Marco Masi, Ailish Flynn, Cormac Flynn and Oisin Flynn. Athletes with one personal best were Alicia Smith, Saher Biggs, Ella Smith, Dean Lyle, Baia Pugh, Jeremy Kelly, Jillianne Wallace, Camryn McKenzie, Jarvis McDonald, BeauJack Ransom, Archie Smyth, Timothy Wallace, Millie Butler-Hemming, Ruby Atkinson, Oliver Parsons, Ruby Parsons and Rhys Geiberras. A reminder that the Regional Championships (U/9-U/15) and the Junior Carnival (U/6-U/8) will take place in Berwick on the weekend of February 16 and 17. Entries must be made online before January 28. On a serious note, four committee members are retiring at the end of the season. The club needs parents to step up to help run the club - or there will be no club next season. Please speak to a current club member about how you can help.

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Open men’s doubles: Glen Awty and Mick Shannon were runners U12 boys doubles: Regan Awty and Archie Shannon were runners Open men’s singles: Jesse Jones was defeatup to Darcy Britt and Riley O’Brien. ed by Mick Shannon. up to Jesse Jones and Ron Walker.

U14 mixed doubles: Luke Marshman and Joey Board were runners U14 boys doubles: runners up Hugh Hurst and Darcy Britt with winners Malachi Ashley and Darcy Cumming. up after coming up against Jessica Board and Darcy Cumming.

U16 boys singles: Drew Cahill came in runners up and Darcy Cumming was the winner.

Family doubles: from left, Simone Dekker Open ladies doubles: from left, Alicia Marshman and Simone Dekker were defeated by Open mixed doubles: Simone Dekker and and Frank Dekker won the family event Jessica Board and Zara Littlejohn. Jessica and Zara were matched up in the U16 singles, in Rob Brownlow won their match. which Zara was the winner. against Regan Awty and Glen Awty.

Knights look for new jousters Allambee Mirboo & THE Leongatha Knights Soccer Club is gearing up for the upcoming season starter on April 24, running a come try day last Friday night at its Mary MacKillop training oval.

The Knight’s announced a new committee comprising of president Glenn Bainbridge, vice president Andrea Clifford, secretary Mandy Bongers and treasurer Lynda Abbisogni. They are also making a call out for new soccer coaches and players, with volunteers also needed to chip in for canteen duty. “Training is going well at the moment and we’re looking forward to the new season, particularly with a few returning players,” president Glenn Bainbridge said. “The senior men’s finished 5th last year,

whilst our women’s ended up making the semis after their glorious three-peat the previous years. “At the moment we’ve got pretty good numbers for the Under 8’s, 10’s, 12’s, 14’s and 16’s which are mostly mixed. “As for training, the Mary MacKillop College have its own grounds staff and it’s in good nick with money well spent. “We have a good relationship with the (Mary MacKillop’s) business manager and grounds staff. “Our club received a $180,000 state government grant and we’d like to put funding toward an additional two lights and some pitch upgrades. “With two lights there are still some dull areas during low lighting and we really need four, even on a smallish ground. “We’re looking at flattening the training pitch slope as well.

“We put out an online survey recently with our existing members and found canteen duty was a concern and we’re looking at modernising our ageing web site, with a fresh presence. Overall, general insights were positive.

“We’ve got coaching courses running on the 17 and 24 of February and March, run by Mark Cassar from the Gippsland Soccer League, who is also our main link with Football Federation Victoria. The next come and

try day coincides with registration day on February, 15. At this stage training is Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6-8pm. A senior women’s coach is currently required by the club and welcomes all inquiries.

District tennis L E O N G AT H A teams in Section 1 and 2 had to forfeit matches as unable to fill teams.

In Section 1 Korumburra won well against Leongatha North. Korumburra won the men and ladies sets and Leongatha North took the third mixed in a tiebreaker. Koonwarra and Inverloch Storm a closer match, 15 games to Koonwarra. Phillip Island was the team Leongatha forfeited to. In Section 2 Baromi took the points against Korumburra, fill-ins for Baromi, with young players playing in senior matches good to see. The experience will do well for the Knights women: senior Knights players Breanna Endres and Jordan future. Rintoule are in need of a coach for the upcoming season. Berrys Creek won

the day against Hallston. Harry TaylorSmith and Phillip Smith did well only losing a tiebreaker against the experienced Ray Pickering and Jarrod Hayward. There were two tiebreakers Hallston’s way. Outtrim was the team with a forfeit from Leongatha Green. Tournament next week at the Leongatha courts, 9.30am for a 10am start. A lot of tennis to play, ladies, men and mixed doubles. We hope to see a lot of players to enjoy a good social day. Members of the association send their sympathy to the Carmody and Littlejohn families on the passing of Ed Carmody. Our kindest thoughts are with you all.

Results Section 1: Koonwarra 5.56 d Inverloch Storm 4.41, Korumburra 8.71 d Leongatha North 1.40, Phillip Island v Leongatha (forfeit), Kroams - bye. Section 2: Baromi 6.64 d Korumburra 3.46, Berrys Creek 7.0 d Hallston 2.39. Outtrim v Leongatha Green (forfeit), Leongatha Gold - bye.

Ladders Section 1 Inverloch Kroams ......... 93.5 Korumburra ................. 80.0 Phillip Island ................. 78.5 Leongatha North .......... 71.0 Koonwarra ...................... 50.5 Inverloch Storm .............. 44.5 Leongatha ....................... 41.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek ................. 98.0 Outtrim ......................... 74.5 Hallston ......................... 73.0 Baromi ........................... 64.5 Korumburra .................... 49.5 Leongatha Green ............ 49.0 Leongatha Gold .............. 45.5

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Runners battle strong headwinds IN one of the most difficult races in years, runners battled strong headwinds in the annual Waratah to Sandy Point fun run on Sunday.

Around 400 runners gathered at the starting line, a little less than usual, due to the easterly wind that whipped up pre-race and ran the 9km course. Despite the wind, conditions were fine and the tide was low as runners battled hard, although times were not as slick as usual.

above, Pre-race briefing: an offi- Parrot runners: members of the Leongatha Football Club get ready to Race ready: grouping up at the start are, from left, Molly Edwards, Ely- cial briefs the runners at the starting race, from left, Mason McGannon, Jack Van Der Kolk, Harrison McGannon and Bill Horvath. sia Shaw, Jarrod Walker, Justin Smith and Jasmine Manne. line-up.

Trotter’s treat at Stony Creek

By Michael Sidors

It was a spectacular Ladies’ Day that the Stony Creek Racing Club put on at its race track last Wednesday, with warm and sunny conditions making for a relaxed, funfilled afternoon. Thirty five year Stony Creek trainer Paul Boag was at the track, with seven year old mare Zai Bu Zai placing 5th in race four’s Better Rural Health Services F&M BM58 Handicap, jockeyed by Swan Hill racer Chelsea Macfarlane. The day itself saw an official turnout of 1459 guests passing through the gates with an additional 312 children. Activities abounded to support the trotting, with a bevy of 60 attending the ladies’ marquee. Children were well catered for with the return of Chris Humfrey’s Wild Action Zoo and an assortment of baby crocodiles, kangaroos and charming snakes. Kelly Sports, part of the country racing summer campaign, provided sporting activities to entertain the children. Foster guitarist Fiona Curram entertained crowds with live entertainment. Race-goers were also treated to a quality selection food offerings. “Stony Creek provides a fantastic social setting for race-goers and families alike. For $30 your family tickets are covered and as an added bonus the children received free back pack show bags at our Ladies’ Day,” CEO of the Stony Creek Racing Club Sarah Wolf said. “Crowds were sprightly and the day ran smoothly, although one horse decided to go for a solo lap after one race. “We had great food at the track. I personally head-hunted South Melbourne Market’s Street Eats that make some of the most divine crepes I’ve ever tasted. “Dine with Me dished up paella from Mirboo North’s Escargot, Theo’s Chino to Go once again had the best coffee and Elsie’s Fine Food cartered as well, both of which have been regulars for 10 years. Ms Wolf urges future race-goers to book in early for the Ladbrokes’ Cup, to be held on March 10.

Croctastic: Leongatha’s Amber Newton bravely holds a crocodile. The Wild Action Zoo display entertained children and adults at the Stony Creek races last Wednesday.

Star racer: Jason Maskiell won race two riding Rocky’s Echo for the Waratah Hills Vineyard Maiden Plate, taking home $12,650 for his run.

Fury fun: Wild Action Zoo’s Catherine Ramholdt with Leongatha’s Tilly Richmond. Baby joey Sammi hopped in from Kangaroo Island for the day.

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Entry Adults from $12 (Children 16 & under free) Free supervised Kelly Sports activities for the kids First race approx. 1pm Buses from Inverloch, Cape Paterson, Wonthaggi, Dalyston & Kilcunda Bookings essential 0407 343 930 Buses from Cowes, San Remo Bookings essential 5952 2500

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Bubbly day: from left, Leongatha locals celebrate last Wednesday’s Stony Creek Ladies’ Day with bubbly. From left, Mel Carlisle, Mel Cameron, Prue Holt and Bec Dowes.

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White ton shocks Inverloch DIVISION ONE

OMK’S Russell White was formidable at the crease on Saturday, accumulating a whopping 102 not out in the T20 match against Inverloch. Other top run contributors on the scorebook were Joel Cuman and Danny Elford, with 37 and 24 runs respectively. For Inverloch, Isaac Seuren claimed the most wickets with 2/43. Other wicket takers were Xavier Robertson and Daniel Connelly. At the close of OMK’s 20 overs, Inverloch was tasked with chasing 4/207. Connelly was Inverloch’s top scorer with 37 runs, followed by Patrick Harmer with 10 runs. OMK bowlers Michael Whiteside and Murray Gow turned on the pressure and took 3/6 and 3/9 respectively. Inverloch was all out for 73. Wonthaggi Club took an easy win over Korumburra. Korumburra won the toss and chose to bat. Captain Peter Churchill’s 26 runs early in the piece proved to be the best effort of the innings. Churchill was caught by Brendon Feast, bowled by William Speed. Thomas Jenkin contributed 21 runs before he was trapped LBW. Speed was Club’s best bowler, taking 3/21. Nicholas Dobbie and Rob Geyer took two wickets each. Korumburra was left to defend 9/123.

Fifty two runs from Ian Barnes and 59 runs from Liam Sawyer sealed the deal for Club. Neither batsman was out at the end of the match. Churchill was Korumburra’s sole wicket taker. Club won with 1/131. Phillip Island enjoyed a comfortable win over MDU. MDU chose to bat first and a slow innings resulted in captain Tyrone Zukovskis top scoring with 32 runs. Sam Bright, Dale Thomas and Paul Vine made 14, 13 and 12 runs respectively. Phillip Island bowlers Zach Brown and Mark Forrest each took 2/18. MDU made 7/107. Russell Cleeland’s 72 not out won the match for Phillip Island, with Kevin Taylor making 30 runs. Bright was MDU’s only wicket taker. Phillip Island took the points with 1/114. Nerrena snapped up a win from Town on Saturday. Nerrena sent Town in to bat first and Ray Edwards top scored with 30 runs midway through the innings. Jacob Harris and Daniel Preston contributed 14 and 12 runs respectively. Nerrena bowler Tadgh McGannon made the innings difficult for Town, taking 4/13. Town finished its innings with 8/89. Nerrena’s Poly Joseph made the top score with 29 runs and Jamie Cann made 22 runs, which helped to get Nerrena over the line.

Town bowler Cameron Dowling managed to Kilcunda Bass lost its clash against OMK. Playing on the Bass 2 oval, Kilcunda Bass sent steal three wickets. OMK in to bat first. Nerrena’s total was 4/91. George Lomagno made the top score with 32 not out. DIVISION TWO Donald Wylie and Scott Brown contributed 28 and 21 runs respectively. Harrison Berry claimed 2/20 for Kilcunda Bass. Other wicket takers were Tarkyn Dann and Ben Pugh. Kilcunda Bass was chasing 4/119. A top score of 23 from Joel Bastwrous upped the score but it was not enough. Christopher Duff was OMK’s top bowler, taking KOONWARRA/LRSL Gold proved 3/20. Kilcunda Bass finished its 20 overs with 8/89. it was still in form after the Christmas Koonwarra/LRSL Blue’s score of 4/95 was not break following its T20 win over Phillip enough to save it from Glen Alvie. Island on Saturday. Glen Alvie captain David Hynes was the star of Phillip Island won the toss and sent Gold in first. the show with 45 runs. He was not out at the end of Captain Shane Moore led the charge, making 50 the innings. not out. Glen Alvie’s Andrew Brown was the best bowler, Nigel Grimes contributed 21 runs. taking 2/1. For Phillip Island, Anton Thomas took 2/12. At the end of 20 overs, Glen Alvie had won with Other wicket takers were David Hair, Daniel McCa- 4/104. usland, Peter Francis and John Johnston. Wonthaggi Club’s 8/99 was too much for Gold made 6/113. Korumburra. Liam Keating top scored for Phillip Island with Korumburra’s top scorer was Robert Francis, 44 runs, followed by Francis with 20 runs. while Korumburra bowlers Jaxon Checkley, Ryan Paris Buckley claimed 3/11 in favour of Gold. Sinclair and Ben Witton claimed two wickets each. Phillip Island played out its 20 overs and but was Korumburra finished agonisingly short with 9/98. short with a total of 9/95.

Gold leads the pack

No luck for Mirboo North Gippsland cricket’s old guns to contest local derby

followed by Matt Snell with 36 runs. Premier A For Churchill, Rino Metlikovec claimed 4/15. MIRBOO North was no match for CATS in Mirboo North was set to defend 156. the T20 clash on Saturday. However, Churchill was too strong with Joseph

Whykes making 63 runs before he was dismissed WHO’LL be riding shotgun after next Sunday’s match between the two from a LBW call. Mirboo North’s wicket takers were Todd Alexan- Gippsland Over sixties teams? der, Brandon Bradshaw and Paul Woodall. Will it be the experienced and high performing Churchill won with a score of 3/159. Gippsland Goannas under the leadership of Ian Gibson or the more local team, but very much the new C Grade kids on the block, the Leongatha/South Gippsland CATS outplayed Mirboo North on Saturday. Playing at the Traralgon South Recreation Reserve, Mirboo North won the toss and chose to bat first. Late in the innings, captain Robert Hussey conCAPTAIN Chelsea Moscript led the Victributed the top score of 31 runs. Justin Cook made 20 runs. toria Country Team to victory in the AusFor CATS, Nick Graham was the top bowler, taktralian Country Cricket Championships ing 3/22. in the Toyota ACCC Women’s Division. Mirboo North was left with 7/119. The Vic Country team came up against QueenCATS openers Chase Wilkerson and Luke Wilson Premier B brought it home with 32 and 44 runs respectively. sland Country on Friday, January 11. Mirboo North was overtaken by Churchill in SatJoel Mason took 2/5 for Mirboo North. Other Moscript was fifth in the batting order and urday’s match. wicket takers were Robert Hussey, Joshua Hussey, Mirboo North went in to bat first. Ang Cannizzo, Tony Grima. Rick Williams made the top score with 56 runs, CATS won with a score of 6/122.

Playing on the turf at Mirboo North Recreation Reserve, Mirboo North won the toss and sent CATS in first. Opening bat Tinashe Panyangara top scored for CATS with 32 runs. He was stumped by Callum Polo, bowled by Dale Banks. Banks claimed two wickets. Single wickets were shared between Robert Phoenix, Peter Grima, Steve Rogers and Jed Alexander. Mirboo North was chasing 6/142. However, an unfortunate innings for Mirboo North meant the score was out of reach. Ryan Murray saved the innings with a top score of 20 runs. For CATS, Jack Blythman took 3/14. Mirboo North was all out for 60.

Moscript captains winning side

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Returning to Inverloch where his lengthy cricket career began, David Green, now captain of Endeavour Hills, led his team from the front. Gone are his bowling days, but his batting salvaged something for the visiting team. David made a hard hitting 27, and only John Scales with 43 retired could master the Kookaburra bowling. Gary Adams 2/7 off four and Les Larke 2/17 were the multiple wicket takers. At one stage, Endeavour Hills was 4/10 and could have been a more disastrous 5/10 had a catch been taken by the close in, horizontal and diving to his wrong side, split second response by a certain blond haired fast bowler. Endeavour Hills was chasing the Kookaburras 6/206. Angus Hume was in watching on, Alan Sauvarin played for Endeavour Hills, and Glenn Wright all combined to give the game a Leongatha Imperials flavour. Glenn checked out the pitch and was impressed. The scorer for Endeavour Hills was Colin Jones. Colin started the Endeavour Hills team 10 years ago after playing for many years and in many premierships with Lang Lang. Injury prevented him from testing the Inverloch Turf. Earlier, Leongatha/South Gippsland had won the toss and elected to bat. Dave Mock and Warwick Hayes once again got the innings off to good start.

A partnership of 63 before Hayes was caught on the boundary for 28. Mock made 40 retired and in doing so won the Kookaburras Man of the Match. He also won the Workmen’s Club dinner voucher. Greg Goss, Gary Adams and Garry Knox all made scores of 20 plus. Alan Jordan umpired the match. John Murdica from Korumburra’s Retire and Wealth Planners, whose out injured also, donated a set of cricket caps to the winning team.

contributed seven not out to her team’s tally of 5/122. She later bowled 3/6 and knocked out Queensland Country’s top order. Queensland Country fell short with 4/113. Locally, Moscript plays cricket for Koonwarra/ LRSL.

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Leongatha Kookaburras defeat Endeavour Hills THE match was equally noteworthy for the off field reunions and the on field performances.

Kookaburras? Korumburra’s Rob Francis has been a regular in past seasons with the Goannas, but now plays with the newly formed Kookaburras. The match will be hosted by Korumburra Cricket Club at the Korumburra cricket ground next Sunday. Play starts at 11am.

EVANS PETROLEUM Round 10 - January 19 Home team

Great match: David Green, Alan Sauvarin, Trevor Wilson and Lang Lang legend Colin Jones enjoyed the Over 60’s cricket at Inverloch.

Congratulations: San Remo’s Dave Mock Reunion: Trevor Wilson, David Hughes (left) received his Man of the Match trophy and Neil White reminisced about friendships from Kookaburra vice captain Rob Francis. made and the camaraderie of team sport.

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Inverloch Korumburra Won Club Phillip Island

Won Turf Bass 1 Leon Turf Outtrim

G. Laird J. Schelling G. Goss T. Rogers

Grade A2 Koon L/RSL Foster Poowong Loch MDU

v v v v

Town Imperials Won Miners Bye

Koonwarra G. Adams FGC M. Heenan Loch L. White

Grade B1 Town Korumburra Won Club Phillip Island

v v v v

Koon L/RSL MDU Nerrena OMK

Scorp Pk 1 Kor Turf McMahon Cowes

Grade B2 Inverloch Glen Alvie Won Miners

v v v

Kilcunda Bass Poowong Loch Foster

Inv Turf I. Thomas Glen Alvie G. Wyatt WFG N. Barnes

Grade C1 Inverloch Korumburra Nerrena MDU

v v v v

Town Phillip Island Won Club OMK

Tarwin Kor SC Nerrena Meeniyan

TBA B. Bek TBA G. Parkinson

Grade C2 Won Club OMK Phillip Island Koon L/RSL Blue

v v v v

Koon L/RSL Gold Glen Alvie Kilcunda Bass Korumburra

WSC Digger Pk Rhyll Mary MacK

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Grade A1 Glen Alvie Kilcunda Bass Nerrena OMK

A. Jordan A. Stride N. Grabham K. Scrimshaw

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Town secure first win RETURNING from the Christmas break, a refreshed Town claimed its first win of the season in a T20 clash against Nerrena.

Playing at the Nerrena Recreation Reserve, Town won the toss and went in to bat first. Third bat Matthew Smith led the team to a win with a top score of 30. Smith was caught by Ashley Harrison, bowled by Shem Murphy. Rhett McLennan later followed it up with 25 runs and was not out when the innings came to a close. Charlie Dougherty was the stand out bowler for Nerrena, taking 4/9. Town made 7/127 with Nerrena to fall agonisingly short. John Collins opened for Nerrena and made 33 runs. He was caught by Darcy Hume, bowled by Tom Hanily. Shaun Helms contributed 23 runs. For Town, the top bowler was Hume, who claimed 2/29. Other wicket takers were Hanily, McLennan and Ashley Hickey. Nerrena finished its innings with 7/125. Koonwarra/LRSL upset

Phillip Island on Saturday. Going into bat first, Phillip Island saved its best for last when Henry Shawcross made 51 not out. Tony Hornsby and Geoff Odgers contributed 30 and 20 runs respectively. Wickets were taken by Koonwarra/LRSL bowlers Adam Drury, Callum Buckland, Brendan Tomada and James Rushton. Phillip Island made 4/130. Koonwarra/LRSL openers Matt Wilson and Rushton took charge of the game with 36 and 40 respectively. Matthew Parsons was Phillip Island’s best bowler with 2/31. However, Koonwarra/ LRSL made it over the line with a final score of 7/134. Korumburra was no match for OMK. With no batsmen making it past the teens for Korumburra, Nick Leppin top scored with 17 runs. OMK bowler Nick Auddino made Korumburra’s job hard, taking 3/21. Korumburra was to defend 7/92. The opening partnership was all it took for OMK to take the win. Kris Kerr and Alex Rose made 31 and 61 runs respectively. The final score was

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Club ........................ 104 Inverloch ........................... 74 Phillip Island..................... 72 Nerrena ............................. 66 Glen Alvie .......................... 48 OMK .................................. 48 Korumburra ........................ 44 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 0 A Grade Division 2 Imperials ........................... 86 Town .................................. 84 Koonwarra-L/RSL ........... 48 Won Miners ...................... 42 MDU .................................. 30 Foster.................................. 30 Poowong-Loch ................... 12 B Grade Division 1 Won Club .......................... 84 Koonwarra L/RSL ........... 78 Phillip Island..................... 72 MDU .................................. 66 OMK .................................. 54 Nerrena ............................... 48 Town................................... 18 Korumburra ........................ 12 B Grade Division 2 Inverloch ........................... 90 Glen Alvie.......................... 84 Foster................................. 68 Kilcunda Bass ................... 66

Won Miners ........................ 36 Poowong-Loch ................... 24 Imperials .............................. 0 C Grade Division 1 Phillip Island..................... 90 OMK.................................. 86 MDU .................................. 68 Korumburra ..................... 60 Won Club ........................... 54 Inverloch ............................ 42 Nerrena ............................... 36 Town................................... 12 C Grade Division 2 Koon L/RSL Gold .......... 102 Glen Alvie.......................... 90 Won Club .......................... 78 OMK.................................. 54 Phillip Island ...................... 48 Korumburra ........................ 30 Koon L/RSL Blue .............. 18 Kilcunda Bass .................... 12 Under 16 Won Club ..........................54 Town ..................................42 Inverloch ...........................36 Korumburra .....................30 Phillip Island ......................24 Koonwarra L/RSL..............18 OMK ..................................18 Kilcunda Bass ....................18 Foster....................................0

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0/97. Wonthaggi Club had a win over MDU. MDU’s top batsman was captain Wayne Prosser with 29 runs. MDU bowler Mark Cantwell took 2/7. However, Club made 4/96 over MDU’s 6/92.

OMK d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra T. Allen r.o.......................... 15 T. Crocker c. R. Dixon b. N. Wylie ..................... 16 P. Dunlevie c. G. Miller b. P. Jobling .................... 13 M. Allen lbw. b. N. Auddino ................... 4 J. Celebrine c. J. Greenwood b. N. Wylie ....................... 0 J. Richards n.o. ................... 14 N. Leppin stp. A. Rose b. N. Auddino ................. 17 M. Patching stp. A. Rose b. N. Auddino ................... 0 P. Dixon n.o. ......................... 9 Extras .................................. 4 Total .........................7/92 (cc) Bowling: B. Nation 0/13, R. Dixon 0/19, P. Jobling 1/10, B. Wyatt 0/16, N. Wylie 2/12, N. Auddino 3/21. 1st innings OMK K. Kerr n.o. ........................ 31 A. Rose n.o......................... 61 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................ 0/97 Bowling: M. Allen 0/20, M. Patching 0/17, P. Dixon 0/27, J. Whiteside 0/11, P. Dunlevie 0/22. KOONWARRA L/RSL d PHILLIP ISLND 1st innings Phillip Island C. Epifano b. A. Drury ......... 7 D. Bourke c. M. Wilson b. J. Rushton................... 17 M. Parsons c. N. Arnup b. B. Tomada .................... 2 T. Hornsby n.o.................... 30 G. Odgers c. C. Moscript b. C. Buckland................ 20 H. Shawcross n.o................ 51 Extras .................................. 3 Total .......................4/130 (cc) Bowling: J. Moore 0/28, N. Arnup 0/20, A. Drury 1/16, C. Buckland 1/23, B. Tomada 1/10, J. Rushton. 1st innings Koon L/RSL M. Wilson b. H. Shawcross.............. 36 J. Rushton b. R. Nagabhiru .............. 40 J. Moore c. R. Nagabhiru b. A. Tolley ....................... 3 B. Tomada r.o. .................... 21 D. Baker c. R. Nagabhiru b. M. Parsons.................. 12 C. Moscript c. R. Nagabhiru b. M. Parsons.................... 6 N. Arnup r.o.......................... 0

B. Manicaro n.o.................... 4 C. Buckland n.o.................... 0 Extras ................................ 12 Total .............................. 7/134 Bowling: H. Shawcross 1/15, R. Nagabhiru 1/17, T. Hornsby 0/29, M. Wright 0/15, M. Parsons 2/31, A. Tolley 1/21. NERRENA def by TOWN 1st innings Town D. Hume r.o. ......................... 9 S. Fixter b. J. Collins.......... 19 M. Smith c. A. Harrison b. S. Murphy .................. 30 J. Hume c. J. Collins b. C. Dougherty ................ 8 A. Hickey c. B. Martin b. C. Baudinette.............. 14 N. Hanily c. J. Collins b. C. Dougherty ................ 7 T. Hanily c. B. Martin b. C. Dougherty ................ 0 R. McLennan n.o................ 25 B. Hanrahan n.o. .................. 3 Extras ................................ 12 Total .......................7/127 (cc) Bowling: J. Collins 1/13, R. Giliam 0/15, S. Murphy 1/13, S. Helms 0/34, C. Dougherty 4/9, J. Kelly 0/9, G. Giliam 0/12, C. Baudinette 0/12, J. Collins 0/5. 1st innings Nerrena J. Collins c. D. Hume b. T. Hanily..................... 33 C. Dougherty c. A. Hickey b. R. McLennan................ 0 A. Harrison c. T. Hanily b. D. Hume ..................... 18 S. Helms c. T. Hanily b. A. Hickey ................... 23 J. Collins r.o. ........................ 9 B. Martin b. J. Hume............ 6 G. Giliam n.o...................... 17 C. Baudinette r.o. ................. 0 Extras ................................ 19 Total .............................. 7/125 Bowling: N. Fixter 0/12, R. McLennan 1/8, T. Hanily 1/18, A. Hickey 1/29, D. Hume 2/29, J. Hume 0/17. MDU def by WON CLUB 1st innings MDU G. Webster lbw. .................... 0 W. Prosser b. ...................... 29 C. Hoober c. ......................... 6 C. Olden stp. ..................... 13 M. Cantwell r.o. ................... 3 J. Phillips r.o......................... 1 K. Sinclair n.o. ................... 23 M. Hoober n.o. ..................... 8 Extras .................................. 9 Total .........................6/92 (cc) 1st innings Won Club Extras .................................. 8 Total ................................ 4/96 Bowling: M. Cantwell 2/7, J. Riley 0/27, K. Sinclair 0/12, B. Cantwell 0/11, S. Benra 1/11, M. Hoober 0/15, C. Hoober 1/13.

In form: Koonwarra/LRSL’s Brendan Tomada was focused as he bowled toward Phillip Island on Saturday.

Hit out: Connor Epifano opened for Phillip Island on Saturday.

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION TWO

Foster end Inverloch’s reign FOSTER ended Inverloch’s winning streak after Saturday’s T20 clash.

Inverloch sent Foster in to bat first. Foster proved to be in form with opening batsman Jake Pilkington making 45 runs. Dalton ClearihanJervies and Tim Garvey made 20 and 28 runs respectively. Inverloch bowler Shaun Hayes claimed 3/20. Foster ended its innings with 8/133. Inverloch was unable to keep up with Bradley Phillips making the top score of 25. Elijah Cousins made 20 runs late in the innings. Shaun Chaseling was Foster’s top bowler, taking 2/11. Other wickets were taken by Nathan Clarke, Shaun Roffey and Lachlan Ireland. Inverloch missed out

with a score of 6/129. Poowong Loch was defeated by Kilcunda Bass on Saturday. Kilcunda Bass went in to bat first. Daniel Blackney saved the day with 34 runs. The nearest to this score was 11 runs each from Craig Elliott and Darcy Clay. Poowong Loch bowlers Matthew Hancock and Jason Hibbs claimed three wickets each. Kilcunda Bass made 110. Hancock continued his form with 39 runs and Hibbs made 17. For Kilcunda Bass, bowler Rohan Duff took 3/7. Other wicket takers were Daniel Bettles and Blackney. Kilcunda Bass’ hard work was enough and Poowong Loch was stopped with a score of 5/92. Glen Alvie came out on top in its clash against

the Wonthaggi Miners. Glen Alvie won the toss but sent the Miners in to bat first. A 23 run haul from Wayne Chapman was the Miners’ top score, followed by 20 runs each from Sam Farrington and Ben Maguire. Glen Alvie’s Josh Hamilton challenged the Miners, taking 3/25. The Miners were to defend 5/102. Sam Watson led Glen Alvie’s charge to victory with a top score of 46 runs. Steven Smith contributed 28 runs. The Miners’ wicket taker was Clint Honeysett. Glen Alvie won with a score of 3/104.

POOWONG LOCH def by KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Kilcunda Bass S. Tapscott b. M. Hancock ... 1 C. Elliott b. J. Hibbs ........... 11 C. Chasemore c. T. Twite b. J. Patullo....................... 2 D. Clay b. B. Regan ........... 11 R. Gardiner c. B. Regan

b. J. Knox ......................... 8 T. Smith b. J. Hibbs .............. 0 D. Blackney c. S. McKinnon b. J. Hibbs ...................... 34 K. Duff b. M. Hancock ...... 10 C. Peckett b. J. Patullo ......... 3 R. Duff b. M. Hancock......... 1 A. McBride n.o. ................... 1 Extras ................................ 28 Total ................................. 110 Bowling: M. Hancock 3/12, J. Patullo 2/13, T. Twite 0/13, B. Regan 1/8, J. Hibbs 3/7, N. Hancock 0/5, S. McKinnon 0/20, J. Patullo 0/13, J. Knox 1/13. 1st innings Poowong Loch N. Hancock c. D. Clay b. R. Duff ......................... 1 J. Knox b. D. Blackney ........ 9 J. Patullo b. R. Duff.............. 3 J. Hibbs lbw. b. R. Duff...... 17 M. Hancock b. D. Bettles ... 39 J. Patullo n.o......................... 5 Extras ................................ 18 Total ................................ 5/92 Bowling: R. Duff 3/7, A. McBride 0/12, T. Smith 0/17, D. Bettles 1/18, D. Blackney 1/13, S. Tapscott 0/8, C. Peckett 0/12. WON MINERS def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Won Miners C. Farrington r.o. ................ 13 W. Chapman c. S. Watson

b. W. Luke ...................... 23 S. Farrington c. S. Smith b. J. Hamilton ................. 20 S. Williams c. W. Luke b. J. Hamilton ................... 2 D. McGuirk c. W. Luke b. J. Hamilton ................... 1 C. Honeysett n.o................. 11 B. Maguire n.o. .................. 20 Extras ................................ 12 Total .............................. 5/102 Bowling: D. Williams 0/22, J. Thomas 0/21, J. Burke 0/12, W. Luke 1/17, J. Hamilton 3/25. 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts c. T. Latham b. C. Honeysett................. 7 S. Watson n.o...................... 46 S. Smith c. S. Farrington b. C. Honeysett............... 28 J. Hull r.o. ........................... 12 W. Luke n.o. ......................... 6 Extras .................................. 5 Total .............................. 3/104 Bowling: G. Peters 0/16, W. Chapman 0/16, C. Honeysett 2/15, B. Maguire 0/15, M. Martin 0/22, N. Thatcher 0/9, S. Farrington 0/8. FOSTER d INVERLOCH 1st innings Foster J. Pilkington c. E. Cousins b. W. Williams ................ 45 B. Busuttil r.o. ...................... 0 D. Clearihan-Jervies c.

J. Jackson b. C. Fisher.... 20 T. Garvey b. C. Fisher ........ 28 J. Smith c. J. Jackson b. S. Hayes ..................... 14 S. Chaseling n.o. ................ 11 S. Roffey b. S. Hayes ........... 1 L. Ireland c. W. Williams b. S. Hayes ....................... 0 N. Clarke b. W. Williams ..... 4 W. Davy n.o. ........................ 5 Extras .................................. 5 Total .......................8/133 (cc) Bowling: J. Jackson 0/19, C. Fisher 2/25, W. Barker 0/26, W. Williams 2/20, E. Cousins 0/22, S. Hayes 3/20. 1st innings Inverloch W. Stewart r.o. .................... 18 C. Fisher c. B. Busuttil b. S. Chaseling ............... 10 J. Willliams b. N. Clarke .... 12 B. Phillips c. B. Busuttil b. L. Ireland .................... 25 W. Williams c. W. Davy b. S. Roffey ...................... 4 J. Dennerley c. J. Smith b. S. Chaseling ................. 7 E. Cousins n.o. ................... 20 J. Jackson n.o. .................... 19 Extras ................................ 14 Total .......................6/129 (cc) Bowling: D. ClearihanJervies 0/39, P. Jervies 0/15, S. Chaseling 2/11, N. Clarke 1/28, S. Roffey 1/22, L. Ireland 1/6.

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INVERLOCH 3/63(CC) DEF NERRENA 8/62(CC) WONTHAGGI WORKMENS(CC) 8/163 DEF BY KILCUNDA BASS 6/126 KORUMBURRA 6/129(CC) TIED OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 8/129 PHILLIP ISLAND 8/118(CC) DEF GLEN ALVIE 8/139(CC)

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Cobras and Diggers tie in 20/20 KORUMBURRA and OMK fought out an exciting tie in their A Grade Division One 20/20 match on Saturday, all locked up at 129 runs each. Korumburra was sent in by OMK and didn’t start well losing both openers Lloyd and Dhaliwal with the score on 2/4. Iian Osman strode to the crease and his 66 not out kept the innings intact. With Dale Wyhoon and Kade Anderson contributing 16 each the Cobras ended with 6/129. OMK opener Tom Wyatt scored his side’s top score of 45 despite the innings slumping to 4/28 at

one stage.Then up stepped Noel Creed who scored a valuable 35 and Peter Dell scrambling 22 not out at the death but the side could not get the last run to gain a win. Brad Arnold 3/28 and Dale Wyhoon 2/32 were the main wicket takers. Glen Alvie 8/139 scored a solid victory over Phillip Island 8/118. Glen Alvie won the toss and batted with Senal De Silva scoring 63 while opener Daniel Hales scored the next best with 39. Tom Officer and Simon Kirton each claimed two wickets. In reply Phillip Island got away to a solid start with Jack Keating 24 and Jona Watts 32 combining

for a 40 run opening. But Phillip Island slumped losing 4/7 in the middle order including the dangerous Eli Richards out for 14. Its innings never recovered. Glen Alvie’s De Silva, Hales and Diwell each snared two wickets in a solid victory. Nerrena 8/62 was never in the hunt against Inverloch losing wickets regularly and no-one getting a start. Inverloch managed to get the runs in just 12 overs Brett Debono making 22 and Kit Rotthier 21. Inverloch’s bowlers were dominant too all picking up wickets with Kit Rotthier’s 3/15 the best figures. Wonthaggi Workmens went on with its winning

ways scoring 8/163 to defeat Kilcunda Bass 6/126. For Kilcunda Bass Jaydan Tregear took 3/26. He backed this up with the bat hitting the top score of 28 with a number of teammates getting into the 20’s including Brett Joseph 25. INVERLOCH d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena D. Baldi c. A. Mujtaba b. K. Rotthier.................... 1 L. Giliam c. C. Honeyman b. L. Anderson .................. 3 P. Matheson lbw. b. K. Rotthier.................... 1 T. Wightman c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...................... 7 C. Salmon c. L. Anderson b. W. Rankin..................... 9 J. Hoy c. W. Taberner b. T. McQualter ................ 7 B. Rodgers r.o. ..................... 3 Z. Trease n.o....................... 10 J. Renden b. K. Rotthier ..... 11

N. Trotto n.o. ........................ 1 Extras .................................. 9 Total .........................8/62 (cc) Bowling: K. Rotthier 3/15, L. Anderson 1/9, L. Rankin 1/13, W. Rankin 1/14, T. McQualter 1/8. 1st innings Inverloch D. Newman b. J. Hoy ........... 3 B. Debono b. Z. Trease ...... 22 K. Rotthier b....................... 21 D. Clark n.o. ......................... 5 T. McQualter n.o. ................. 2 Extras ................................ 10 Total .........................3/63 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 0/10, J. Hoy 1/13, P. Matheson 0/17, N. Trotto 0/9, T. Wightman 1/3, Z. Trease 1/5. KORUMBURRA tied OMK 1st innings Korumburra D. Lloyd c. D. Mock b. T. Keily......................... 2 A. Dhaliwal c. T. Wyatt b. P. Dell ........................... 1 I. Osman n.o. ...................... 66 S. Dole b. N. Cant ................ 5 D. Wyhoon c. P. Dell b. R. Williams ................ 16

K. Anderson r.o. ................. 16 S. Checkley r.o. .................... 2 Extras ................................ 21 Total .......................6/129 (cc) Bowling: T. Keily 1/36, P. Dell 1/14, N. Cant 1/14, R. Williams 1/34, J. Paterson 0/27. 1st innings OMK R. Williams c. S. Dole b. B. Arnold ...................... 6 T. Wyatt r.o. ........................ 45 D. Mock b. S. Checkley ....... 0 J. Serong b. D. Wyhoon ....... 2 T. Keily c&b. D. Wyhoon .... 2 N. Creed b. B. Arnold ........ 35 E. Lamers c. K. Anderson b. A. Dhaliwal .................. 7 P. Dell n.o. .......................... 22 A. Busana b. B. Arnold ........ 1 J. Paterson n.o. ..................... 2 Extras .................................. 7 Total .............................. 8/129 Bowling: S. Dole 0/15, B. Arnold 3/28, D. Wyhoon 2/32, S. Checkley 1/11, H. McNeill 0/20, A. Dhaliwal 1/21. PHILLIP ISLAND def by GLEN ALVIE

1st innings Glen Alvie D. Perera c. b. T. Officer ...... 0 D. Hales r.o. ....................... 39 A. Hamilton r.o. ................... 0 S. De Silva b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 63 P. Palmer c. b. T. Officer ...... 1 J. Hales b. S. Kirton ........... 11 D. Diwell b. E. Richards ...... 8 J. Thorn b. S. Kirton............. 4 J. Smith n.o. ......................... 0 Extras ................................ 13 Total .......................8/139 (cc) Bowling: T. Officer 2/20, S. Kirton 2/33, B. Christopher 0/30, C. Keethisinghe 1/18, E. Richards 1/34. 1st innings Phillip Island J. Keating b. D. Diwell....... 24 J. Watts c. b. D. Hales ........ 32 E. Richards b. D. Diwell .... 14 J. Black r.o.,.......................... 1 G. Selby r.o. ......................... 5 M. Royal c. b. D. Hales...... 10 S. Kirton c. b. S. De Silva .... 2 B. Insall b. S. De Silva ......... 2 T. Officer n.o. ..................... 11 C. Keerthisinghe n.o. ........... 5 Extras ................................ 12

Total ....................... 8/118 (cc) Bowling: S. De Silva 2/23, B. Thomas 0/23, D. Hales 2/22, J. Smith 0/8, D. Diwell 2/25, J. Thorn 0/12.. WON CLUB d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Won Club Extras ................................ 10 Total .......................8/163 (cc) Bowling: S. Leman 1/39, J. Mahood 1/12, R. Duff 1/30, J. Tregear 3/26, A. Donohue 1/25, A. Youles 0/26. 1st innings Kilcunda Bass A. Youles c. D. Turton b. M. Thomas ................. 16 A. Donohue c. R. Birkett b. R. Thomas .................... 8 J. Tregear r.o....................... 28 D. McMahon stp. K. Brann b. Z. Macdermid............. 21 B. Joseph r.o. ...................... 25 J. Bastwrous c. A. Geyer b. Z. Macdermid............. 22 M. Khan n.o. ........................ 0 S. Leman n.o. ....................... 4 Extras .................................. 2 Total .............................. 6/126

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Town too many guns for Foster L E O N G AT H A Town blasted its way to victory in its 20/20 match against Foster. Despite losing both openers cheaply Amila Ratnaike 42 and Madura Madusanka 40 smashed the ball around at Scorpion Park. Lahiru Jayakody was brilliant with his top score of 74 not out with five 4’s and six 6’s as Town set Foster 189 runs for victory, or just over nine runs an over. Graeme Watkins started well with four 4’s and 27 runs but when he went out the innings didn’t go much further except for Sam Cole’s 20 not out. The Tigers ended with 7/92. Town’s Madura Madusanka finished a good match takings 4/9 from four overs. A solid opening partnership set Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL up for a solid win 3/141 over Wonthaggi Miners 8/133. Sam Hughes 47 and Ben Davidson 67 set the Cougars on fire as they

scored 141 runs. Ben Perry made 13 not out. In reply Miners were able to hang in there for most of the innings; best scorers being Josh Andrighetto 34 and Jason O’Reilly 44. Madura Weerasinghe Silva was solid with 24. Best figures for Koony came from Jamie Casson 2/28, Ben Perry 2/28 and Jason Kennedy 2/26. Imperials kept on its winning way scoring 7/121 to defeat MDU 6/87. Imps played solidly although no bat could reach any great highs apart from Kristian Gray’s 30 being the top score from Luke Rogers 21. Brett Thorson claimed 2/17 for United. In reply MDU’s Darien Matthews made 29 and Matt Martin 19 but no bat could really step up and take the game away. Steven Hammill had top figures of 4/17 while Luke Rogers had a good match taking 2/15. Poowong Loch had the bye this round. TOWN d FOSTER 1st innings Town M. Davies c. M. Jones

b. H. Griggs ...................... 3 S. Perera c. J. Toner b. J. Bright ........................ 4 A. Ratnaike c. J. Toner b. S. Cole ........................ 42 M. Madusanka c. M. Jones b. G. Watkins .................. 40 L. Jayakody n.o. ................. 74 P. Jayasinghe r.o. .................. 4 D. Burge n.o. ...................... 20 Extras .................................. 3 Total .......................5/189 (cc) Bowling: H. Griggs 1/24, J. Bright 1/46, J. Toner 0/21, F. Griggs 0/43, S. Cole 1/27, J. Weston 0/19, G. Watkins 1/7. 1st innings Foster G. Watkins c. M. Madusanka b. J. Hume ...................... 27 M. Jones c. L. Jayokody b. M. Madusanka............ 13 J. Toner c. A. Ratnaike b. M. Madusanka.............. 1 J. Bright b. S. Perera .......... 10 J. Staley r.o. .......................... 5 S. Cole n.o. ......................... 20 J. Chaseling c. L. Jayokody b. M. Madusanka.............. 1 J. Weston lbw. b. M. Madusanka.............. 0 M. Lynch n.o. ....................... 4 Extras ................................ 11 Total .........................7/92 (cc) Bowling: L. Jayakody 0/20, A. Ratnaike 0/6, M. Madusanka 4/9, S. Perera 1/10, J. Hume 1/19, W. Turner 0/9, P. Jayasinghe 0/11, M. Hardy 0/4. IMPERIALS d MDU 1st innings Imperials R. McLennan b. C. Harris .... 7

J. Ginnane b. D. Mathews .. 11 M. Lafferty b. B. Thorson .. 15 R. Higgins lbw. b. C. Cary ....................... 15 L. Rogers c. D. Mathews b. N. Eddy ...................... 21 D. Ginnane c. N. Eddy b. B. Thorson.................... 0 K. Gray r.o.......................... 30 T. Williams n.o. .................... 4 T. Sauvarin n.o. .................... 2 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................7/121 (cc) Bowling: D. Mathews 1/15, C. Harris 1/21, S. McRae 0/9, C. Cary 1/23, N. Eddy 1/30, B. Thorson 2/17. 1st innings MDU J. Sinclair c. R. Higgins b. S. Hamill ...................... 5 D. Mathews b. S. Hamill.... 29 M. Martin c. J. Ginnane b. S. Hamill .................... 19 N. Eddy c. S. Hamill b. L. Rogers .................... 14 S. McRae lbw. b. S. Hamill .. 2 B. Thorson b. L. Rogers ....... 0 G. Murphy n.o. ................... 10 M. Olden n.o. ....................... 2 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................ 6/87 Bowling: D. Ginnane 0/17, T. Sauvarin 0/10, J. Ginnane 0/16, S. Hamill 4/17, L. Rogers 2/15, M. Lafferty 0/12. WON MINERS def by KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Koon L/RSL S. Hughes c. Y. Alwis b. D. Magana Arachchige... 47 B. Davison stp. C. Thomas b. D. Magana Arachchige... 67

Watchful: Imperials batsman Luke Rogers sets off for one of his 21 runs on Saturday. MDU keeper Troy Sinclair is ready for the return throw. J. Kennedy r.o. ..................... 0 B. Perry n.o. ....................... 13 J. Casson n.o. ....................... 2 Extras ................................ 12 Total .......................3/141 (cc) Bowling: S. Vitharana 0/26, J. Rumbold 0/27, D. Magana Arachchige 2/28, M.

Weerasinghe Silva 0/21, Y. Alwis 0/19, A. Hall 0/12. 1st innings Won Miners D. Loos c. B. Davison b. J. Casson ...................... 3 J. Andrighetto b. J. Kennedy.................. 34 D. Magana Arachchige

c. K. Thorne b. C. McPhee .................... 0 J. O’Reilly b. B. Perry........ 44 S. Vitharana c. T. Elliott b. J. Casson ...................... 1 M. Weerasinghe Silva c. T. Elliott b. B. Perry ... 24 Y Alwis b. J. Kennedy ......... 9

B. Walsh n.o. ........................ 2 C. Thomas r.o. ...................... 0 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................8/133 (cc) Bowling: J. Casson 2/28, C. McPhee 1/16, B. Perry 0/2, T. Elliott 0/17, M. Cooke 0/16, J. Kennedy 2/26.

Nippers galore Full report page 48.

Record numbers: it was a sea of caps at Waratah Beach SLSC nippers at Sandy Point last Wednesday, January 9 for ‘Crazy Caps’ day. There’ll be another crazy caps day tomorrow, January 16.

Fun in the sand: taking a break during the boards drill were, from left, Lyla Olie, Lilliana Murphy and Evie Smith. Left, Good work: water safety member Harry Hayden helps young Xavier Mortimer with his board.

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Record numbers at Waratah nippers THIS year’s enrolments at Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s nippers program has swelled to 190. The club is delighted with the season that started just after Christmas and concludes this Friday, January 18 with the annual club nipper’s carnival. Coordinator of the program Natalie Ashdown told The Star it was tremendous to see the children returning for another year and developing their skills whilst also welcoming along new nippers. “Apart from learning how to swim, swim with boards, practice rescue techniques and the older group learning CPR we have some other fun activities too,” Mrs Ashdown said. “We have film nights, crazy cap days, a talk about koalas and other fun games on the beach like tunnel ball, flags, and relays to mix it up a bit if we have a cold day.” Mrs Ashdown said the focus for the younger ones was of course having fun but on the serious side also checking for dangers in the surf and checking for response if someone is rescued and then sending for help. More photos on page 47.

Great days: it’s a win win for everyone when the children can have a great holiday at the beach while at the same time learn how to swim, rescue and maybe help save a life one day! Pictured from left at the nipper’s program at Sandy Point are, from left, Ella Cox, Pepa Angelucci, Hazel Angelucci and Freya Burnes.

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Thank you to our generous local sponsors for helping make our inaugural event a HUGE SUCCESS !! Dumbalk Hills Fine Food