The Great Southern Star - January 7, 2020

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE Bushfire crisis sparks South Gippslanders into action

The fires have razed the region from near Bairn- and cash.

SOUTH Gippslanders have rushed to the sdale to Mallacoota, upending lives and leaving Among those helping were Leongatha CFA’s aid of fire-ravaged East Gippsland as the those communities facing a long recovery.

Michelle Thomas, Lucy Carter, Jem Cameron, bushfire crisis in that region continues.

Leongatha CFA helped lead the charge in last Noah Cameron and Leongatha CFA’s Scott Hillis Along with an army of Country Fire Authority

weekend’s effort to collect goods and gift cards (CFA) volunteers on the fire ground, the community to be donated to fire-affected residents in East (pictured above).

Right, Allambee brigade captain John Bilney is donating truckloads of hay and groceries, giving Gippsland. cash donations and even holding an auction of artBy last count, the brigade had loaded two truck- was ready for action at Clifton Creek. work to raise much needed funds. loads of goods and more than $25,000 in gift cards FULL COVERAGE PAGES 4 & 5

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WHERE: Leongatha Bowls Club, Hughes Street, Leongatha.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 14 until Tuesday, February 18.

WHAT: If you want to try bowls in a very relaxed setting then Barefoot Bowls in Leongatha is the way to go.

Businesses in Leongatha and surrounds have been entering teams in this fun competition for quite a few years now, with owners, their employees and friends getting together in teams of three for a roll down the synthetic greens at the club.

Single entries are accepted.

There are drinks available on the night, bowls are provided and a sausage sizzle operates weekly.

Wear flat soled shoes or play in bare feet.

If you happen to get a little bit serious and win the competition, you will go on to play the winner NICK BARKER: The Australian music scene legend is ready to rock the Devon North of the Korumburra barefoot bowls for total bragHall. ging rights.

Enquiries to Susan Crouch 0406 726 627, Nick Barker at Devon email ocrouch@bigpond.net.au or Graeme Drury A day at South Gippsland Splash North 0457 916 454.

WHERE: South Gippsland Splash, Leongatha.

WHERE: Devon North Hall.

WHEN: Daily. From 6am on weekdays and 10am WHEN: Sunday January 12, from 1pm.

Visit Meeniyan on weekends.

WHAT: Australian original musician, Nick BarkWHERE: Meeniyan WHAT: A great place to escape the sun and er, will be live on stage at the Devon North Hall.

WHEN: Anytime. smoke. With three indoor pools (a 25m lap pool, A barbecue lunch will be available from 1pm, WHAT: A little town with a big heart. With a host leisure pool and toddler pool), there’s a safe place so sit back and enjoy the show from 2pm.

This is a family friendly event. of shopping and eating opportunities, Meeniyan for everyone. The venue also hosts aqua aerobics, Admission prices: adults $37, under 18s $5. has become a favourite destination for tourists and kids’ parties and events throughout the summer.

The pool is patrolled by trained lifeguards. A Tickets available at Cafe Aga or gutsoflocals. well stocked café off ers great food, coff ee and gippsland.com/nickbarker With the upcoming Meeniyan Garlic Festival milkshakes. now a major draw card to the region, Meeniyan’s Admission prices: adults $6.60, child and con- The Hoddle Mountain reputation as a happening place only continues to cession $5.50, family $18.50. grow. Throw in a gallery, jeweller, bakeries, traThe YMCA has a number of other outdoor Trail ditional Italian fare, the wonderful pub and the pools across the South Gippsland Shire. For more WHERE: Fish Creek. mighty Moos. details on opening times, visit: https://www. WHEN: Anytime.

WHAT: A walk to discover South Gippsland’s southgippsland.vic.gov.au/swimming-pools Link: meeniyan.org.au coastal panoramas, taking a route through an area of national geological significance.

It is a great opportunity to see our flora and fauna in diverse environments. Rural landscapes, lush fern gullies, and rocky hills reaching heights over 200 metres above sea level are features of this walking trail.

Beginning at Fish Creek as a detour off the Great Southern Rail Trail, the Hoddle Mountain Trail passes across farmland to the Laver’s Hill quarry, then crosses across the catchment area for the Battery Creek reservoir to join the Loader Track through to the Mt Nicoll Lookout.

The track then heads north to rejoin the Great Southern Rail Trail near the Hoddle Lookout on the way to Foster.

Admission: Free. Visit http://visitpromcounThe Hoddle Mountain Trail offers breathtaking views (after a bit of effort, of course). try.com.au for details.

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Even the most stoic local firey will come close enough to tears as he or she recalls what they have seen in East Gippsland.

Despite the many challenges, Region 9 group officer Greg Carruthers told The Star that morale among the local firefighters was good, with crews changing every couple of days.

“There’s extras going up today (Monday) outside our normal rotations. Mostly, everyone is working really well together,” he said.

Leongatha brigade member Scott Hillis, who has been part of two strike teams now, has seen a marked change in the severity of the blaze.

While his first entry into the fray was only on December 22, a week later “there were spot fires everywhere”.

“Houses were burning around us. It was insane,” he said.

Based in Johnsonville, he said he and fellow firefighters were travelling along roads “where there was literally trees falling down all around us”.

“We were attending properties where people still hadn’t evacuated. That’s the point we’ve been trying to make: get out, because you put volunteers in jeopardy,” he said.

“One man I spoke to refused to get out. There’s no laws compelling people to leave, but it was too dangerous for us stay, so we left.”

All in all, though, the community has embraced the efforts of the South Gippsland firefighting contingent.

“There’s been a lot of good support from the locals up there. They all waves as our trucks pass,” he said.

Mr Hillis said the intensity of the blaze was “on a par” with Hazelwood open cut mine fire of 2014, the savage blaze that took 45 days to extinguish and blanketed the region in ash.

“There were embers coming of trees and flying 60 to 80 metres. That’s scary, because it’s going to be like that for a while,” he said.

Ruby firefighter, Michael Guest, who returned last week from the fire grounds only to leave on a hay run to East Gippsland on Sunday.

Speaking on Friday before the expected horror weekend, he said, “Everyone’s on edge.”

“We were in a place called Sarsfield. We went down this little road just to check and we found a house on its own that was still standing,” he said.

“There was a woman sitting on the front step, so I went to check she was alright. She said, ‘I feel so guilty.’ She had a timber house that was hardly scratched and there were two brick houses behind her that were gone. She said, ‘Why is my house still standing when the others have gone?’”

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RUBY READY: (L-R) Ruby brigade’s Darren Hardacre, Stuart Haw, Tim Hardacre, Nathan Hardacre, Emma Lynch, Corey Adams and Michael Guest on the East Gippsland fire ground.

HELPING HAND: Yarram fisheries officers Joel Sedgwick and Tom Crosby transport CFA firefighters to the isolated township of Mallacoota last Friday morning at the height of the East Gippsland bushfire crisis.

Fisheries officers help in fire battle YARRAM based fisheries officers spent last week helping to transport relief fire crews into the Mallacoota area by boat.

The Yarram vessel travelled from Port Albert loaded with water supplies, bound for the isolated East Gippsland township.

They returned to Lakes Entrance from Malla-

coota last Thursday to refuel and then returned to Mallacoota on Friday with 24 CFA firefighters, a four hour trip by boat.

Fisheries vessels from Cowes and Queenscliff are also helping with the fire efforts.

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INVERLOCH artist Trilby Parise is auctioning an artwork she created to raise money for the Mallacoota community.

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“Our happy place is Mallacoota and we’ve been going there for decades,” Trilby said.

“We were all devastated as from the comfort of our Inverloch home we watched Mallacoota burn in an all engulfing inferno. I cried for most of the day.”

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SOUTH Gippslanders were among those rescued from Mallacoota by the Royal Australian Navy.

Former Leongatha woman Sarah McCahon and Inverloch’s Michele Lemaitre were among those evacuated from the town hit by bushfire and taken to Hastings in Westernport Bay. At one point, the navy ship looked likely to be dock at Port Welshpool but the vessel was then detoured to Hastings.

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Pleas for help heard Locals rally behind fire cause Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland’s near neighbours may be suffering from the devastation caused by unprecedented bushfires, but they have not been forgotten.

BUSY TIMES: Leongatha CFA volunteers were flat out on the weekend, collecting tonnes Locally the response has been overwhelming, with tonnes of food, supplies and hay donated to help those caught up in the crisis.

Among the bigger charity drives was Leongatha Fire Brigade’s, which had raised more than $25,000 through gift voucher and cash donations, along with two semi trailers worth of food and other goods.

The cash figure was a preliminary one, as people were continuing to donate as The Star went to print.

The supplies, collected at the brigade during the weekend, were quickly loaded onto trucks for transport to the fire-affected communities.

In the lead-up to the event, brigade member Scott Hillis told The Star he’d been inspired to help because he had seen the effect of the fires firsthand.

“Until you see the devastation that’s there in East Gippsland, it’s hard to appreciate just how bad it is. We were driving past houses there that were burnt down to the ground an hour later,” he said.

“To be able to get some goods up there has to be better than nothing. There’s going to be a

of food, essentials and gift vouchers for fire-affected communities in East Gippsland. lot more houses destroyed. Until it’s all over we won’t know how many houses will be lost.

“There’s so many people who can’t get to their houses. They don’t have food, they don’t have anything. The more we can get up there the better.”

And what of the support of the local community?

“It’s good to have a community that gets behind people. Leongatha is always good for helping out for donations. This a real time of need and we need to band together to get this going,” he said.

On Sunday the brigade posted a message on Facebook saying the weekend had been “pretty surreal”, with much more donated than could ever have been anticipated.

“Can you believe a brief conversation on Thursday about taking a trailer load of goods to where it’s needed has resulted in all this!?

“You guys chipped in so much donated goods that the same trailer we were originally going to

transport it over in was used to take the empty boxes that we couldn’t use out to the tip!” the message read.

“The last couple of days have been pretty surreal for us at the Leongatha Fire Brigade. We put out a few feelers to see what we could achieve and not a single person ummed or ahhed, in fact the most common response we had was ‘What else can I do?’

“We are so lucky to live in a community like this and made even more special by the fact that so many came to our station to drop off goods from so far away. Legends!”

The post thanked Mike Might, Scott Hillis, Leongatha SES and several local businesses.

“Once again from the bottom of our hearts, thank you!”

Voyage Fitness Leongatha was another place that saw a stack of donations.

Manager Dayna Andrews said the gym had ended up with five pellet loads of goods.

“It was amazing,” she said.

Farmers gave hay to mates in need Brad Lester FARMERS from South Gippsland have donated hundreds of hay bales to farmers affected by bushfires in East Gippsland.

Leongatha South CFA and Leongatha Lions Club united to organise a hay drive, with donations coming from as far as Poowong and Dumbalk.

Leongatha South machinery dealership Cervus Equipment donated a tractor for use in loading the hay.

The fodder drive was part of the Lions project, Need for Feed. Wonthaggi Lions Club is also sending hay to this appeal.

“It’s been a magnificent response,” Leongatha Lions Club’s Mike Touzel said.

“A lot of people think it’s only bush the fire has gone through but when you look at where there have been fires in East Gippsland, there are properties in the valleys.”

Hay donations can be left at Hilco and Kate Zuidema’s farm, 270 Leongatha South-Outtrim Road, Leongatha South.

Donations of hay can be made by phoning Mr Touzel, 0437 177 393 or David Thompson, 0409

686 206.

Cash donations are also welcome, with all money going to fire-affected areas of East Gippsland.

Cash or cheque donations can be made at Benton’s Plumbing, 15 Anderson Street, Leongatha or McCartin Street Optometrists, 33 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

Alternatively, donations can be made by direct deposit: Lions Club of Leongatha, BSB: 033 237 ACC: 580163. Tax deductible receipts will be issued. Email leongathalionsclub@hotmail.com to request a receipt.

Another hay drive was organised by Brenton and Clare Williams of Leongatha, with donations from them, neighbour Marty Patterson, Matt Holt, Jareth Hume and others.

On Monday morning a convoy of 10 trucks and six utes with trailers, made deliveries to Buchan and Bruthen. All up there was 380 round bales and 300 small square bales onboard.

“The response was unbelieveable. People were donating semi trailer loads, 10 bales, 20 bales.

For something that was just a spontaneous idea, I think it’s been great,” Mr Williams said.

“The farmers in East Gippsland were ecstatic.

They were rapt.”

A separate hay drive for coming weeks is being organised by Marj Pearson of Tarwin and the Leongatha Rotary Club.

She is urging farmers to consider donating hay in about six weeks’ time, to ensure a consistent flow of fodder to East Gippsland.

Ms Pearson has arranged an East Gippsland transport company to collect donated fodder.

She can be phoned on 0427 002 195.

Have your say on mine rehabilitation in the Latrobe Valley The Latrobe Valley community is being encouraged to help shape future mine rehabilitation with the release of the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy (LVRRS) Overview for public feedback. The release of the LVRRS Overview provides an opportunity for public comment and feedback ahead of the final strategy being published in June 2020.

ON THE WAY: (L-R) Leongatha Lions Club members Dave Thompson and Ray Pearson, hay donor Mathew Collins of Poowong and Lion Lynn Robertson with fodder destined for East Gippsland.

Camper killed A MAN was killed after a tree branch fell on his car as he was driving along Old Sale Road at Hunterston near Yarram at about 5.55pm on Saturday.

Yarram Police, and Yarram paramedic and CFA units attended.

The 22 year old man from Berwick died at the scene, while his 20 year old female companion sustained leg injuries and was airlifted to Latrobe Regional Hospital at Traralgon in a stable condition.

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SUPPORT THE EAST GIPPSLAND FIRE DISASTER The Lions Club of Leongtha are seeking hay donations from the local area.

Contact David Thompson 0409 686 206 or Mike Touzel 0437 177 393 Additional information can be found at www.needforfeed.org Cash donations are also being sought, 100% of the donated money will go directly to the fire effected areas of Gippsland.

Cash/cheque donations (tax deduction receipts will be issued) can be made in person at: Benton’s Plumbing, 15 Andrerson Street, Leongatha or McCartin Street Optometrists, 33 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

Alternative donations can be made by direct deposit: Lions Club of Leongatha BSB 033 237 ACC 580163 Please email leongthalionsclub@hotmail.com to request your tax deduction receipt following your direct deposit

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Residents vow to fight Alberton Wind Farm

NEWS IN BRIEF Earthquake rattles Meeniyan AN earthquake was felt in Meeniyan last week, leaving one resident concerned a bigger one is on the way.

The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said the force of the quake caused a six foot crack concrete in her back yard on New Year’s Eve. She said she had felt four rumbles recently and believed the seismic activity could be alluding to a bigger earthquake.

A spokesperson for Geoscience Australia said no seismic activity had officially been recorded in South Gippsland in recent times.

The region has experienced substantial earthquakes in the past, with Korumburra the centre of a 3.4 magnitude quake in 2014. A bigger quake, with a magnitude of five, occurred in 1969.

Millions for school A COWES school has received $3.295m from the State Government for stage two of construction.

The project will include four new general learning areas and an outdoor learning area at Our Lady Star of the Sea Cowes.

Foster rallies FOSTER charity Prom Aged Services Fund Raising held a fundraising day on Friday to benefit East Gippsland communities affected by bushfires.

The charity donated the day’s takings and also took donations from the community, raising more than $2800.

That came from takings of $1776.40 and donations of $1026.75.

Deb Lucas IT was far from ‘Happy New Year’ celebrations for residents of Gelliondale and Hedley after they learnt the Alberton Wind Farm had been approved.

They received an email from Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning, advising them a permit for the wind farm would be granted.

The wind farm will include up to 34 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 200m.

Property owner Maree Avery questioned the timing of the notification.

“It is devastating, but now we know what we are up against, we will be going to VCAT to fight this decision,” she said.

“Through this whole process we have been ignored.”

Ms Avery said residents would not be ignored any longer.

“We have 28 days to lodge our appeal with VCAT, so we have to get clarification about which date that starts from: December 22, when the minister signed off, or December 31 when we received the email,” she said. fore development starts and “There are 300 families amened development plans in the three kilometre zone must be submitted to the rethat will be affected by this sponsible authority. decision.”

A maximum of 34 wind turPermit conditions allow It is devastating, but bines with a maximum blade the use and development of land for a wind energy facil- now we know what tip height of 200 metre above ity, including the construction we are up against, natural ground level will be installed across the Gelliondale of buildings and the carrying and Hedley landscape. we will be going to out of works which include The minimum blade tip the removal of native, non naVCAT to fi ght this clearance from ground level tive and dead vegetation, and will be 60 metres. decision.” the creation and alteration of Work on the project must access roads.

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completed within 10 years Ms Avery added the department had made some concessions in issuing the planning permit.

“They have recognised the Schneider home and have made provision for another two properties which have recently changed hands and currently only have planning permits,” she said.

“Should the new owners submit building permits, the proposed turbines near them will be relocated.”

Ms Avery said a public meeting will be held to inform the general public about the wind farm.

“Our core group will meet this week and then we will hold a public meeting, we will fight this decision,” she said.

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POLICE BRIEFS

Girl dies at Inverloch

Korumburra crash KORUMBURRA Police are calling for witnesses after a 20 year old Korumburra man fled the scene of a crash on January 1.

Matt Dunn A GIRL died in a freak accident at the Emergency services took over the Inverloch jetty carpark in a bid to save a girl who suspopular Inverloch jetty last Friday.

The incident occurred at about 9.30am, with tained a knife wound. the four year old from Melbourne sustaining a knife wound to the chest.

She was among a large group enjoying a fishing outing.

Police and emergency services personnel were visibly shaken by the horrific incident, after attempts to revive the girl failed. Onlookers were also said to be in a state of despair.

The child died about 90 minutes after the incident, with a waiting air ambulance helicopter ushered away.

Acting Senior Sergeant for the South Gippsland region, Col Shepherd, said the girl died while the family groups – which included four adults and six children - were “in the process of packing up their fishing to return to their holiday house”.

“A four year old child has sustained a knife injury. Ambulance Victoria was contacted and worked on the child, but she was unable to be revived,” he said.

Snr Sgt Shepherd said the moments leading up to the tragedy were “really innocuous”.

“They were basically just packing up their stuff, with kids running around. There’s really not much more known, though the incident is nonsuspicious,” he said.

“This is being treated as a tragic accident, but UNDER INVESTIGATION: The Inverloch jetty was closed, pending a full police investiit’s still being investigated.” gation into the accidental death of a four year old girl.

The man careered through the roundabout at the corner of Guys Road and Bridge Road in his blue Holden Commodore sedan, colliding with a maroon Nissan 4WD at about 12.30pm.

A passenger in the Nissan was injured in the crash. The man fled from the scene, driving erratically down Shellcotts Road. His getaway attempt was short lived, with his vehicle crashing into a fence.

The P-plater has been charged on summons with testing positive to alcohol, careless driving and the more serious charge of manner dangerous.

Anyone who saw the man driving in the lead up to incidents, or the incidents themselves, is urged to contact Korumburra Police on 5655 1244.

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Soaking up the sun on Inverloch beach recently were holidaymakers (L-R) Mia Bellbhambers, Henry Brown and Oscar Brown.

Time to play at the beach IT’S summer and that means Inverloch surfing, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking.

With the weather heating up again later this is the region’s playground. week with the mercury to reach 30°C on Thursday Locals and visitors have rushed to the town’s and 29°C on Friday, no doubt the beaches will be surf and inlet beaches for summer fun: swimming, again be popular places to be.

GRAND SHOW: Fireworks enthralled the crowd at Inverloch on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Alicia Keeley.

New Year’s Eve fireworks defended Council rejects social media criticism Brad Lester BASS Coast Shire Council has defended its decision to hold fireworks at three locations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, despite criticism on social media.

Council funded fireworks at Inverloch, Cowes and Coronet Bay, which each cost $5600 and attracted between 10,000 and 15,000 people.

The Star posted a video of the fireworks at Inverloch and a photo of the Cowes event, prompting negative comments, with people saying the fireworks were disrespectful given bushfires occurring around Australia.

Other people welcomed the fireworks as great entertainment and a family-friendly way of welcoming in the new year.

“We acknowledge there are different views towards fireworks, however, there was strong community and visitor expectation for the fireworks to take place, the conditions were safe to do so, and they provide an economic and social benefit to Bass Coast,” council’s Christian Stefani said.

“There were large crowds at all three events, which indicated there was strong community and visitor support for the displays on the night.”

Mr Stefani said the fireworks gave people a

chance to come together, celebrate the year gone and see in the New Year.

“All our fireworks and associated activities are family friendly and free. The feedback is always very positive from those who participate,” he said.

Cowes had family activities in the CBD before the fireworks and experienced some of its biggest crowds for the year.

“In Inverloch, families picnic on the oval surrounds with a significant proportion of the crowd descending on the venue just before the fireworks begin and many people come from neighbouring towns to experience the fireworks,” Mr Stefani said.

“At Coronet Bay there are community organised activities on the foreshore in the hours leading up to the display, which attracted people from around the district and from outside the shire.

“The fireworks also provide a fundraising opportunity for local community groups such as the Coronet Bay Reserves Committee of Management.”

With the exception of Cowes, where fireworks were suspended for three years, fireworks have taken place at the three locations for at least the last 15 years.

Police praise New Year’s revellers “This includes traffic intercepts in towns and POLICE have praised the behaviour of revellers during the New Year’s Eve rural roads, as well as the preliminary breath test sites.” period.

Inverloch Police were similarly impressed by “The Leongatha Police have been quite happy with the behaviour of motorists over the Christmas period,” Leongatha Police Sergeant Dale McCahon said.

“We do remind all drivers of the road rule to slow to 40 km/h whenever approaching or passing emergency vehicles that are stationary with their emergency vehicle lights operating,” he said.

crowds there.

Senior Constable Scott McPherson said no one was locked up on the night for drunkenness, despite the many people who came out to see the fireworks. Neither were there any other incidents of note.

“The behaviour of everyone was pretty good,” he said.

SUMMER TREAT: Kelsey Stapenell and Noah Ketchen travelled to Inverloch’s main surf beach to take a dip in the pristine water.

Council unveils priority list ADDRESSING homelessness, coastal erosion and mental health are among the advocacy priorities for Bass Coast Shire Council.

Council endorsed the fourth version of its Advocacy Priorities List recently, which includes: Bass Coast Aquatics Centre – Wonthaggi, Cowes Cultural and Community Centre, Erosion Infrastructure and Climate Change Policy, homelessness and emergency housing, mental health and suicide prevention, visitor economy infrastructure, Phillip Island Aquatics and Recreation Precinct, roads upgrades, Bass Coast University Centre and transport.

The Advocacy Strategy 2018-21 guides the way council identifies advocacy priorities and promotes them.

“So far, our focus on advocacy has contributed towards successful funding announcements for the Bass Coast community,” mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.

“Some of the highlights include $115 for the Wonthaggi Hospital Upgrade, $25 million for the new Wonthaggi Secondary College Campus, the provision of 24 hour medical care in Cowes, $9.7 million in funding towards road infrastructure,

Cowes Jetty repair works, and $2.675 million for erosion infrastructure.

“This new list of priorities will enable us to continue advocating to both State and Federal governments on behalf of the community.”

At the December council meeting, council also endorsed a submission, to be made on behalf of council, to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into Homelessness.

Council’s advocacy strategy highlights the need to work in partnership with local agencies to develop emergency and social housing in Bass Coast.

There is currently no community or government owned emergency or crisis housing in Bass Coast.

“Homelessness is a significant issue for your community, which has recently been further impacted by the closure of the Miners Rest Caravan Park in Wonthaggi,” Cr Tessari said.

“As part of our advocacy priorities, we will continue to advocate for funding to carry out a land assessment and to develop the Bass Coast Affordable and Emergency Housing Feasibility Study.

“There are opportunities available, but this critical piece of strategic work is missing.”

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Residents fear fire disaster

POLICE BRIEFS Driver charged A KORUMBURRA man faces multiple charges after an incident in Leongatha.

The 51 year old has been charged with reckless conduct endangering life, intentionally exposing police officer to risk, failing to stop a vehicle on police direction and unlicensed driving after an incident at a preliminary breath test site in Anderson Street, Leongatha on January 1.

Police set up the site, directing vehicles off Anderson Street into the VicRoads office site, when the man attempted to drive through at about 4.40pm. A policeman had to jump off the road to avoid being hit.

The man has been bailed to appear at Korumburra Magistrates’ Court in March.

Fireworks arrest A 22 YEAR old Korumburra woman has been charged on summons after setting off fireworks illegally on New Year’s Eve. Police were quick to swoop, with a number of spectators scampering away.

The fireworks were launched at a residential address, which was close to a reserve.

Speeder booked A 22 YEAR OLD man from Dandenong North found himself on the wrong side of police when he exceeded the speed limit by 16km/h in a 100km/h zone along Promontory Road, Foster.

The man was issued with an infringement notice for $330 and three demerit points for the offence.

He was issued with another infringement notice for $165 and three demerit points for not displaying ‘P’ plates on the front or rear of the vehicle.

POOR RECEPTION: Sandy Point residents (L-R) Wendy Johnson, Joyce Wright, Liz Brown and Doug Brown believe their complaints about the communications problems facing their town have fallen on deaf ears.

Poor reception could cost lives to the beach,” he said.

Matt Dunn “If there’s a disaster we’re in trouble. It plays SANDY Point residents fear power out- on my mind in the summer.”

Survivors of the Black Saturday fires of 2009, ages, patchy mobile service and poor in- Mr and Mrs Brown understand the dangers better ternet connections could lead to a disas- than most.

The Sandy Point Community Group has been ter this bushfire season.

Locals Doug and Liz Brown, Joyce Wright and Wendy Johnson met with The Star to voice their concerns about the potential for tragedy.

The beachside hamlet, they say, is mainly made up of retirees, for whom reliable communications is of critical, if not lifesaving, importance.

Dunes and hills all play a part in blocking the mobile signal, but the placement of the Telstra tower is another impediment, Mrs Johnson said.

Constructed in 2016, the tower is about one kilometre outside town.

“The tower was supposed to have solved the problem, but instead of Telstra acquiring land and putting the tower in a more appropriate place, they put it on the land they already owned – which really didn’t help us a great deal,” she said.

Mr Brown said the holiday period was comical for the sight of visitors wandering the roads with their phones held high, desperately searching for a signal.

“The trouble is if there’s ever a bushfire, there’s only one way in and one way out of the place. We can go to the beach, if we’re lucky enough to get

If there’s a disaster we’re in trouble. It plays on my mind in the summer.”

– Doug Brown actively campaigning for better mobile coverage for years.

About six months after the tower was constructed, community group member Phil Cornwell tested 51 sites around the town, rating only two as ‘good’ and five as ‘fair’ for mobile reception. Twenty-one were judged ‘bad’ and 23 ‘poor’.

Despite the complaints, Telstra’s Loretta Willaton said things had improved markedly in the

town.

“Since 2016, Sandy Point locals have benefited from a Telstra mobile black spot site which has improved coverage and increased capacity – especially during the busy holiday periods,” she said.

She said a small cell at the eastern part of Sandy Point will be switched on early this year, further improving coverage.

An NBN spokesperson assured The Star its service to the town would get better, following upgrades to the NBN Fixed Wireless network and improvements to the “Fibre Backhaul”.

Sandy Point residents remain sceptical.

The Federal Government’s spending across Australia on mobile black spots has totalled $380 million, with $3.3 million spent in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

Monash MP Russell Broadbent said his government “considers issues related to emergency communications very seriously, and appreciates the benefits of having mobile coverage in the event of bushfires and other emergencies”.

“This is why the government is committed to the Mobile Black Spot Program in regional areas,” he said.

He said it was “strongly recommended that as part of effective emergency preparation and planning, people do not rely on a single form of communication or source of information”.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Power cut POWER outages rocked the region early last week, disrupting holiday plans and businesses.

The electricity cuts affected Korumburra, Venus Bay, Inverloch and Phillip Island, with Cowes, Rhyll and Silverleaves all hit. AusNet Services was contacted for comment but did not respond before The Star went to print.

Water relief WATER storages remain at satisfactory levels, South Gippsland Water said this week.

Storage levels are: Lance Creek (services Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Cape Paterson, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora), 91 per cent; Ruby Creek (Leongatha and surrounds), 89 per cent; Foster Dam-Deep Creek (Foster area), 87 per cent; and Battery Creek (Fish Creek area), 96 per cent.

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from December 28, 2019 to January 3, 2020 was: Lance Creek 3mm, Ruby Creek 3mm, Deep Creek 3mm and Battery Creek 1mm.

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Youths make magic A CHINESE legend was brought to the stage by a talented youthful cast at Wonthaggi last week.

Wonthaggi Theatrical Group presented Magic Monkey, a production that tells part of the story of The Journey to the West, a popular 16th century Chinese novel by Wu Chengen.

The tale follows the adventures of the Monkey King and was made popular by the 1980s TV series Monkey Magic.

The story is told by a group of Chinese travellers in Australia, as they make their way to the Ballarat goldfields in the 1860s. As they wait for their cart to be repaired, they share stories from their homeland.

The summer holiday show continues this week, with shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Book online at wtg.org.au/tickets

The Iron Princess (Katelyn Hollins) was a forceful character in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Magic Monkey. Photo: Robert Kenyon.

COASTAL FUN: Bethany Hunting (R) from Coastcare and Cassidy Mackenzie from Parks Victoria demonstrate how to make badges to Sea Days visitors Hanna Hengstberger from Meeniyan and Kyra Johnston from Wonthaggi.

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CAPTIVATING SHOW: (L-R) Pigsy (Bronwyn Peters), Sandy (Stephanie Chetcuti), Tripitaka (Billy Soumilias) and Monkey (Jake Dennersley) in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Magic Monkey. Photo: Robert Kenyon.

Market celebrates the new year PORT Albert Progress Association was forced to cancel its New Year’s Eve fireworks due to the worsening fire crisis in East Gippsland, but that did not prevent hundreds of locals and visitors enjoying the association’s twilight market.

Rutter Park was buzzing with people exploring the wonderful food and trade stalls.

NEW YEAR’S TREAT: Melissa Hunt and daughter Indyanna from Robertsons Beach celebrated New Year’s Eve with delicious treats at the Port Albert Progress Association’s twilight market.

LEFT: Zander and Oliver Thexton from Gormandale and Harry Heyward from Rosedale enjoyed ice-cream at the Port Albert twilight market on New Year’s Eve.

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The two-day event, hosted by the Port Welshpool Working Group, celebrated everything to like and love about the ocean.

The crowd was down due to the ongoing fire crisis in East Gippsland, which volunteer organiser Alma Mattingly said prevented some organisations from sending representatives to the festival.

“The working group volunteers took up the challenge and conducted the come try fishing program as Fishcare was unable to attend,” she said.

“And despite the gale force winds which buffeted us during the first session on Saturday morning, the children were able to catch some goodsized fish.”

Inside the old ferry terminal, Parks Victoria had a wonderful display of coastal marine life, and the Welshpool horticultural group delighted children and adults alike with their interactive display as they got their hands dirty creating succulent pots.

Other activities included an underwater photography and marine safety display.

Elisa Gallagher from Welshpool volunteered Port Welshpool Coast Guard volunteers took at the Sea Days festival. the opportunity to talk about their role in keep boaters safe while Friends of Agnes Falls’ Kathy Whelan and Peter Lee spruiked the beauty of the falls.

Outside, children enjoyed the free jumping castle provided by Yarram Lions Club who also ran a barbecue.

Local musicians entertained the crowds on both days.

The Sea Days festival attracted people from all over Victoria, who were either visiting relatives in the area or enjoying all our corner of Gippsland has to offer.

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Arts precinct in council’s sights Brad Lester AN art gallery or even a museum could be built in Wonthaggi.

Wonthaggi Secondary College’s former McBride Campus could be transformed into a cultural hub, but that will be up to Bass Coast Shire Council and the community to decide.

The school has farewelled the McBride Avenue site and will operate from the new senior campus in McKenzie Street in 2020.

Council is now working with the State Government regarding taking over management of the site.

Mayor Cr Brett Tessari said council would consult with the community about the future use of the site.

“There is a lot of excitement around town,” he said.

“It will be the new centre of town. In the civic centre there is amazing art that we have collected through the years and it would be brilliant to get that on display.”

That includes the Robert Smith Collection

gifted to council in perpetuity and now in storage away from the public’s appreciative eyes.

An art gallery or coal mining museum could also be possible uses for the school.

“It’s an unbelievable site,” council’s James Stirton said.

“This will be a real drawcard for Wonthaggi and the rest of Gippsland.”

Council has allocated $40,000 worth of funding and in-kind support towards the master planning process.

A draft plan could be ready within the first GRAND PLANS: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari outside the former McBride Campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College, with council’s Donna Taylor and James quarter of the next financial year.

“We hope to keep the front of the school site,” Stirton.

Cr Tessari said.

“It’s pretty iconic to Wonthaggi.”

Mr Stirton said a heritage assessment of the site would be undertaken.

“A lot of it is in poor condition so what is able to be kept will be kept,” he said.

The old Wonthaggi post office is now used by council as a meeting space and for community functions, and council has no immediate plans for this building.

What would you like to see the former McBride Campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College used for?

Email your suggestions to The Star: news@thestar.com.au

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Petition calls for early election FORMER parliamentarian and Koru- “return democracy to South Gippsland”.

The requested amendment to the State Govmburra resident Susan Davies wants an ernment plan would see council administrators in early election for South Gippsland Shire charge until 2021.

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Under Ms Davies plan a general election

Ms Davies, who has been an active petitioner would be held on October 24, 2020, the same day on local issues, has started up a change.org peti- as usual local government elections. “The ministion asking Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to ter unilaterally installed three administrators. All come from outside South Gippsland Shire. His hiring process was not transparent or subject to local input or choice,” Ms Davies wrote.

“The costs of these administrators and their decisions are paid for by the ratepayers of the shire.

“Good governance is not taught by dictatorship. Good governance can never be taught by dictatorship, however well-meaning it may believe itself to be.

“We acknowledge the weaknesses of our (several) elected councils. We ask for resources and support to ensure that all elected councillors are provided with the skills they need to do the job properly.

“But leaving our region without elected representation for an additional full year is not necessary, will not assist in encouraging good people to stand for council, will not assist in promoting a healthy relationship between staff and elected councillors, and will not assist in providing good governance for our region.

“Allow us to vote for our own local government in October 2020. Please amend your law.

Democracy is important.”

• Susan Davies.

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JOINING THE CAMPAIGN: Leongatha CFA volunteers Scott Hillis (L) and Mike White on the way to the bushfires in East Gippsland.

Help East Gippsland however you can EAST Gippsland may be some 200km away from South Gippsland, but the bushfires that have devastated the region have brought communities there closer to us.

We only needed to look around us in recent days to experience a taste of what is happening further east, with smoke filling skies locally, and even penetrating offices and homes.

East Gippsland is a place dear to the hearts of many Star readers, as a holiday destination across the decades and even the generations, and to see the obliteration of homes and bushland there is just heart-wrenching.

That’s why it’s been uplifting to see the community’s response to the plight of their fellow Gippslanders.

Our Country Fire Authority volunteers have been on the fire grounds in the east, in some cases soon after returning from fighting fires in New South Wales, and sleeping on the ground and in tents as they try to get whatever rest they can.

Yarram livestock agent David Phelan has organised a hay drive and so has the Lions Club of Leongatha, while the Leongatha CFA is collecting donations of food, backed by Leongatha’s own dairy company, Saputo.

Other businesses are collecting donations too.

Readers are urged to donate what they can.

You don’t have to be in the CFA to help.

The experience in East Gippsland also serves as a timely reminder to us to minimise our own fire risk by clearing our properties: cleaning gutters, cutting grass and removing wood heaps.

It’s only the start of summer and South Gippsland’s drier months are yet to come.

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Re Regulations hinder p personal safety I HAVE been b watching the devastation bushfires are causin causing in our state and wonder when I drive along Acacia Ac Road, Grantville, why there are so many hou houses surrounded by trees.

I remember there were evacuations in Grantville because of fires not too long ago.

So, I have done a little research and here are my findings.

An arborist needs to first inspect the trees that you might want to remove and assess whether they are native or exotics.

Their health is then assessed and possibly then the arborist may only suggest pruning.

Should you request removal you will need to then apply for a planning permit. This is of course extra at your expense and may be denied.

The ‘10/30 rule’ allows residents to clear: any vegetation on their property, including trees, within 10 metres of a house and any vegetation except for trees within 30 metres for bushfire protection.

The maximum penalty for clearing of native vegetation without a permit and outside the scope of an exemption, such as the ‘10/30 rule and 10/50 rule’ is 1200 penalty units or approximately $140,000.

A few years ago, a large tree 10m from my mother’s house was blown over by a storm, smashing her sun-room and structurally damaging the house. Unfortunately, the tree was 15m tall.

I am not against trees but do believe it is madness to place these regulations on landowners.

Personally I have planted more than 12,000 trees and twice been awarded Victorian tree farmer of the year.

Harry Baess, Wonga.

PRECAUTIONS NEEDED: Harry Baess of Wonga wants regulations reviewed to allow for the easier removal of vegetation to reduce fire risk.

be killed by the turbines.

5. No monitoring or protection for orange bellied parrots (even though they acknowledge that there is suitable habitat for them).

6. No requirement to set the turbines back further from the South Gippsland Highway (T26 is 210 metres from the centre of the highway).

VicRoads acknowledge, “The towers will be near the roadway enticing travellers to view the construction and operation of the wind turbines”.

They do not acknowledge the distraction of the blade flicker. Their answer is to build a viewing platform!

7. No compensation payments for residents within three kilometre viewshed.

We have been sold short.

Sold short on There will be plenty of pain with disruption to wind farm highway traffic and the long term visual and noise THE Notice of Decision to grant a Permit for impacts, all for no gain! the Alberton Wind Farm has the least stringent Graeme James, conditions of any comparable project that I have Gelliondale. examined.

Notably absent are: Sign the petition 1. No requirement for a Community Fund.

2. No requirement for local content or THE online Change.org petition asking the Premier to return democracy to South Gippsland at employment.

3. No monitoring or protection for wedge the normal council elections of October 2020, can be reached via the link http://chng.it/h22cf9jc. tailed and sea eagles.

If you google “Return democracy to South 4. No set limits for the number of endangered swift parrots or white throated needletails that will Gippsland”, it should also come up.

Please consider if you can sign and support this petition. And pass the details on.

There is no need for us to be deprived of democratic representation and local decision-making, including on expenditure of our own rates, for the additional year until October 2021. It’s just wrong.

Dictatorship does not and cannot help us achieve good governance. It just does more damage.

Governments and administrators may try to pretend that they’ll only take notice of the ancient and archaic form of petition, the paper one written in the form of a prayer.

These days only those with kamikaze tendencies ignore the power of people expressing their views via social media.

More than 1300 locals signed the online petition against the ridiculous proposed South Gippsland Local Laws amendments and they were ditched.

Many more will need to sign this new petition if it is to help pressure the premier and Parliament of Victoria to reduce the delay in returning democracy to South Gippsland.

I encourage you all to sign the petition. It will need many signatures to be effective.

Susan Davies, Outtrim.

Art creates fun in Yarram’s heart AFTER months of waiting, the first of what was hoped to be many art installations around Yarram, has been completed in Yarram Memorial Park.

The pavement painting is one of children’s games, Snakes and Ladders and Hopscotch.

But is it what we all anticipated?

The work, which was originally estimated to cost $15,000, has been met with mixed reaction.

Secretary of Tarra Tourism Group, Garry Stephens gave a breakdown of the cost which was funded with local money: a Wellington Shire Coun-

cil grant of $2000 and $500 from Yarram Apex Club, $2000 in-kind contributions and $13,000 from the Latrobe Valley Authority fund.

Costs for the artwork included the artist fee and accommodation of approximately $5000, slab work and materials $5000, paint $1000 and project managing costs $800.

Yarram Standard posted the finished works on their Facebook page and asked what people thought of it.

It has received many comments, most of which are positive.

It was hoped this first art installation would lead

to others around the town.

“It has been an experience,” Mr Stephens said.

“The final result is possibly not what many of us envisaged, but we will just have to wait and see what the reaction from the public is.”

Mr Stephen’s comments were echoed by Tarra Territiory Tourism president Kathy Whelan.

“It was not as bright as we had originally hoped, however we hope the children will enjoy it,” she said.

“It’s a start and the sub-committee who worked on getting this first one done will be continuing to work to get more artworks around the town.”

COUNCIL MESSAGE Cr Brett Tessari HAPPY new year and welcome to the 2020s!

This is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months, while we look ahead and set ourselves some goals for the future.

Whether or not you believe in New Year resolutions, I’m sure we can all find something in our lives that we plan to do differently this year.

For me personally, I am aiming to start Park Running this year, and to keep hitting those personal bests.

As a councillor, I plan to continue working hard for this great community to make sure its needs are met.

Our Community Grants program is a great way to get some additional funding for your community group or organisation, to help it purchase some equipment, run an event, or carry out some much needed maintenance.

Applications are now open for round one of

the 2020 program. To help community groups and organisations with their applications, we are holding two information sessions.

For more information about the Community Grants program or to apply for round one 2020 funding, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/grants.

Heading down to the beach this summer? In Bass Coast we are incredibly lucky to have around 180 kilometres of fantastic coastline to enjoy, as long as we remember to do it safely.

There are plenty of hidden hazards associated with swimming in the ocean and spending time under the hot summer sun. Remember to swim between the flags on patrolled beaches, learn how to spot a rip and don’t forget to slip, slop, slap!

It is a great idea to download the Beachsafe app, which contains up to date information on FUN AND GAMES: Yarram’s Garry Stephens hopes the community will enjoy the new beach conditions and also provides a whole ream art installation in Yarram Memorial Park which features the games Snakes and Ladders and of information on how to stay safe in the surf.

Hopscotch.

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Cool kids bring fun to teenagers NEWS IN Part of the South Gippsland FReeZA committee since 2016, the Leongatha resident has had a great time learning how to “manage, run and MC events”.

Far from small, informal gatherings that have barely raised a ripple of interest, Laura is one among a few who have embraced the idea of doing something significant for local people aged 12 to 25.

Baker Boy and Ruby Fields’ concert at Memorial Hall in Leongatha – organised in conjunction with Triple J, The Push and other Gippsland FReeZA groups – is among the committee’s most recent achievements.

Speaking to South Gippsland Shire Council administrators recently, Laura and council’s Sophie Dixon talked up the many successes of the group.

Ms Dixon said the group sold about 650 tickets for the sold-out Leongatha Memorial Hall concert.

With State Government funding of $73,000 over three years (and a strict requirement the committee

stages 15 events for 4200 young people during that time), South Gippsland FReeZA is exceeding its expectations.

Laura, an always busy teen committee, will notch up 25 events during the latest three year funding period, reaching an audience of about 7000.

Laura said that during her time at FReeZA she had been fortunate enough to part of a group that was achieving a lot, not to mention meeting the Premier of Victoria and consuming “tons of lollies, Twisties and passionfruit juice boxes” along the way.

Music has been a constant throughout, with song writing workshops, practice spaces for aspiring musicians, music competitions and music concerts all catered for.

Skate and art competitions have also featured.

In 2020, Laura said the committee will turn its attention to youth suicide, in response to a number of recent deaths and “the heightened number of young people experiencing mental health crises”.

The Colour in Your Life Festival 2020 will be held at the Leongatha

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The event will include a colour run, jumping castle (for grown-ups too), face painting, information stands, food trucks and music.

Entry is by a gold coin donation.

Extra colour packs are priced at $5 and white t-shirts will sell for $15.

Money raised will go to teen mental health first aid training for young people in South Gippsland.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/ pg/SouthGippslandFReeZA

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of a hat, men happily talk within the mateship of But whatever the need, it’s met at the men’s eight men’s sheds succinctly: “Mateship.”

“They work at the machines and they work sheds.” shed.

She said the idea had started in Australia and Offering a presentation to South Gippsland side by side. They talk to each other and they supspread all over the world, with the latest recently arriving in Iceland.

Corner Inlet Men’s Shed secretary Graeme Green couldn’t be happier with what his own shed offers its members and the wider community.

The blokes meet twice a week.

“Mondays is for a social chit chat and we talk about whatever’s on people’s minds. We’ll solve world hunger one day and everyone will be so grateful,” he joked.

“Fridays are the day the woodworkers access the workshop.”

Graeme said he went along to a men’s shed meeting in 2006, following his retirement.

“I wanted to see if I could improve my woodworking skills and I was installed as secretary before long. It was long before I became very involved with the development of the shed,” he said.

Sitting on the Great Southern Rail Trail in Foster, it’s in an enviable spot.

He has helped the shape the destiny of the shed, but he’d be the first to tell you, the shed has shaped Graeme too.

“In June this year my wife of 49 years passed away. The loss of the major pivot point in my life was devastating,” he said.

“I believe the continuing involvement and camaraderie from the men’s shed provided a stable foundation for the continuing recover and reconSTEELY CHARACTERS: South Gippsland Shire Council’s Barbara Look and Corner stitution of my future outlook.

Inlet Men’s Shed’s Graeme Green celebrate the achievements of men’s sheds.

“It was a very valuable resource for me.”

GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service (GSHS) has some of the most satisfied patients and clients in Victoria.

Figures released in GSHS’s annual report show the health service excelled in patient care during 2018-19, surpassing state averages in all four Victorian Health Experience Surveys.

GSHS exceeded its targets in all patient experience categories for the year.

GSHS CEO Mark Johnson said the excellent result reflected the dedication, professionalism and caring nature of all staff.

“It’s a credit to everyone at GSHS that our overall healthcare experience result consistently rates between 95 and 100 per cent,” he said.

In two of the quarterly surveys, includ• Gippsland ing the last survey of the financial year, 100 Southern Health per cent of patients Service CEO rated their overall Mark Johnson. experience as either good or very good. This was 7.7 per cent higher than the state average.

The surveys cover confidence and trust in nurses, ability to get help from staff in a reasonable time, the provision of information before discharge, and the cleanliness of hospital rooms which received a 96 per cent positive response.

People receiving community services were also impressed, with 100 per cent of clients satisfied in Leongatha and 96 per cent in Korumburra.

GSHS also clearly surpassed its targets for compliance with hand hygiene (91 per cent) and the percentage of staff immunised for influenza (94 per cent).

“We take note of all survey results and respond to every comment and criticism to learn and improve,” Mr Johnson said.

“Discharge care has been an area we have been focusing on in response to survey results and we have also introduced new patient record systems for community services.”

Lights for Leongatha SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has allocated $20,000 to install lights in the car park adjacent to Leongatha Autobarn.

The funding comes on the back of a community petition, which attracted 368 valid signatures and was supported by Leongatha Autobarn, Leongatha RSL and Korumburra Police Station.

The lighting has been sought due to security concerns for the area and personal safety.

“By getting the lighting into our minor works allocation we are proceeding to the next step of making this happen. Our community has been vocal on this and we certainly are listening,” administrator Julie Eisenbise said.

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Summer

(L-R) contestants for the kinder section of the Junior Show Personalities at the 2019 Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show were Charlotte Wilson, Inverloch’s Arthur Trewin and AUSSIE TRADITION: Wonthaggi locals taking part in the ute show at the Bass Coast winner Sophia Otten.

Summer Agricultural Show in 2019 were (L-R) Maddy Bourke, Maddy Schreck, Harley Bourke, Andy Cunningham and Taylah Bourke.

Event makes history

THE Bass Coast Summer Agricultural tural Show was held.

2001 - The Bass Coast Federation Agricultural Show has been a part of the community Show was staged. for more than 100 years.

2002 - The society presented the Bass Coast There has been an agricultural show in the Bass Coast area since 1884, only disrupted by the war years, a flu epidemic and in 1937, when a coal mine disaster saw many lives lost at 20 Shaft at Dudley, on the outskirts of Wonthaggi.

The show was then held at Dalyston to lift people’s spirits.

Show timeline: 1884 - Grantville and Jeetho Show Society started at Grantville. Bass township also staged a show during this time.

1912 - The society relocated and was renamed the Powlett River District Show Society, with the show held at Dalyston.

1938 - The society was renamed Dalyston and District Show Society.

1974 - The society became Bass Valley Show Society, and the ground was handed to the Bass Shire Council and Dalyston Football Club.

1976 - Bass Valley Show Society moved the show to Wonthaggi.

1980 - The society was renamed Wonthaggi and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society.

2000 - The Bass Coast Millennium Agricul-

Summer Agricultural Show, which was named the Bass Coast Shire Event of the Year.

2006 - The society held the Gold Medal Show of Celebration to mark more than 100 years of agricultural shows in the Bass Coast area.

2008 - Equine influenza resulted in horse events being cancelled, although the show went on.

2009 - With the horse section back, a bumper show was held.

2010 - Despite warm weather, new events were included, including a woodchop carnival.

2011 - A state championship woodchop carnival was held and Ferguson tractors were present.

2012 - The show’s theme was Horses to Horsepower, with majestic Clydesdales horses, purring Fergie tractors, a beaut ute show and more.

2013 - Celebrating Australian Farming was the theme of the show, with the Whip Industries Stunt bike team and African drumming both crowd pleasers.

2015 - Despite a forecast for catastrophic weather, a successful show was held in perfect weather.

2016 - The Ruby Show Day marked 40 years of showing in the town of Wonthaggi.

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Show to toast the coast THE best of country life will be celebrated when the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show is held in Wonthaggi this weekend.

be provided by the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Bass Coast Pickers.

Find out more about community life at the displays hosted by U3A, Wonthaggi and District Historical Society, Country Women’s Association, State Emergency Service and more.

Equestrian events will be held on Saturday and on Sunday, with Sunday being an equestrian day SHARP MOVES: Axeman Trevor Lovell, of the Wimmera Axemen’s Association, competonly. ed in the woodchopping competition at last year’s Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show.

The show is held at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve from 9am Saturday.

“Come along and enjoy the atmosphere of SATURDAY traditional show while being entertained,” Ms EVENTS Loughnan said.

Gate admission is at the reasonable prices of Competitions in: $10 per adult, and $5 for pensioner/aged or disEquestrian, abled card holders and children under 14. Children under five are free.

Flyball Dogs, A group ticket for two adults and two children Poultry, Creative under 14 is $25.

Crafts, Wood Chop For more information, go to the website: www. basscoastagshow.org.au and Ute Show.

The annual event is looked forward to by locals and visitors alike, showcasing the talents, skills and interests of the people of the Bass Coast.

New attractions this year are the donkey feature show, pet parade, dog Frisbees, chaff cutting and a cardboard tractor competition.

Rosemary Loughnan, of the Wonthaggi and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society, said the show was about excellence, exhibition, education and entertainment.

“We continue to celebrate excellence in agriculture through exhibition,” she said.

“But at the same time we want to entertain and subtly educate by adding a diversity that keeps renewing and ever evolving.

“This is reflected in our varied program from year to year - user friendly and affordable for our patrons.”

The entertainment arena will have live music, a magic show, a dog obedience demonstration, kelpies working with ducks and sheep, a dog scramble and a demonstration by chainsaw artist Angie Polglaze.

Around the grounds, be sure to watch for a stilt walker, circus workshop and clowns, plus the exciting woodchop arena.

Young people will relish the experience of taking part in the junior show personalities event and in the show farm yard, visitors will find the Barn Buddy animal nursery, photo tent, pet parade, Clydesdales and alpacas.

The dog fly ball arena will be alive with dogs negotiating obstacles courses and members of the Harry Ferguson Tractor Club will use their treasured machines to demonstrate hay baling and chaff cutting.

Be amazed by the collection of vehicles by the Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club and the entries in the Wonthaggi Ute Show.

The poultry exhibition will create interest and the creative arts exhibition will feature the works of talented locals, with art, craft, home produce, Flyball winner ‘Cookie’ with owner Shaun cookery and photography.

Children and big kids at heart will enjoy side- O’Shea at last year’s Bass Coast Summer show alley and show bags, and live music will Agricultural Show.

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WHAT ’S HOT HOT THESE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

So much to see at swap meet THE 37th annual South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club swap meet is revved up to be another fantastic day for car lovers.

Held at the Korumburra Showgrounds on Sunday, January 12, the event offers spare parts for cars, motorcycles, stationary engines, farm machinery, car books, antiques and more.

Other knick knacks such as toys, plants and sporting gear like golf clubs will also be on offer, with visitors able to satisfy all of their interests at the meet.

The event will work as a fundraiser for the au-

tomobile club and will start at 6am and continue throughout most of the day.

Admission is $5 per person, with anyone under the age of 16 entitled to free entry, and stallholders can secure a site for $15, which includes entry for one.

Those who attend will be able to admire multiple classic and exotic cars, and will gain insight and knowledge from passionate and enthusiastic members of the club.

Member Tony McLellan and his son Brad, both passionate about working on and maintaining their cars, have recently restored a 1971 XW Fairmont.

The pair bought the car in 2015, while it was

90 per cent stripped.

They sanded the whole vehicle back to bare metal before repairing all rusted areas and added new components where required.

It boasts a 351 Cleveland engine, new springs and shock absorbers, all new front end compo-

nents, a new GT fuel tank and GT dash.

The vehicle is also fully refurbished inside, with new seats and carpet.

It is members with passions and skills like these who will be present at South Gippsland’s best automotive swap meet.

GREAT OUTDOORS: Allambee Camp gives children the chance to play amongst nature.

Outdoor play is the best way to learn MORE and more children today have less and less contact with the natural environment and this is having an impact on their health and development.

Richard Louv called this phenomenon ‘naturedeficit disorder’ in his book, The Last Child in the Woods.

Louv documented how modern family life has ALL GEARED UP: Tony McLellan works on his now fully restored 1971 XW Fairmont. changed dramatically over the past two decades He and son Brad will take their bright orange machine to the swap meet at Korumburra. and what developmental effects that nature has on children.

Most children spend more time viewing television and playing games on computers than they do being physically active outside.

Children are innate scientists and they love to explore the sights, scents, sounds, and textures of the outdoors.

Nature provides countless opportunities for discovery, creativity and problem-solving.

Interacting with natural environments allows children to learn by doing and experiment with ideas.

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Donation backs junior fireys PORT Albert Junior CFA members will be able to upgrade their training equipment and education resources thanks to a $6000 donation from QUBE Energy.

Port Albert CFA has been running a junior program for many years and this program has led to maintaining healthy numbers of volunteers in their senior brigade.

Since winning the contract to operate the Barry Beach Terminal on behalf of Exxon Mobile, QUBE Energy has demonstrated its support to the local community by giving donations to various community groups, including the Yarram Football Netball Club.

SUPPORTING CFA: (L-R) QUBE Energy’s Dale Hanratty and Peter Beaton presented a cheque to Port Albert CFA members Wayne and Deb Bass, Samara Beaton, Matt, Tahlia, Candice, Charlie, Bradley Farley and Wyatt Kilgower with future recuit, Cohan Hanratty sitting in the truck.

Cooking with Shane COMPLETING your final year at school and then trying to decide what career path you want to take can be daunting for some.

FULL OF FUEL: Yarram Aerodrome finally has a refuelling facility. The new installation has been welcomed by local aviators and the local charter service which flies to and from Flinders Island throughout the week.

Aerodrome takes off AFTER months of anticipation, Yarram Yarram Aerodrome for a long time,” club president Brian Lucas said.

Aerodrome finally has fuel.

A fuel tank was installed in the week before Christmas. Wellington Shire Council and the Yarram Aero Club worked closely to get the project off the ground.

Yarram Aero Club members are delighted to see the project completed.

“This is something we have needed here at the

“Now that we have it, I am sure it will increase the number of visitors to the local area, which is not only good for the viability of the aerodrome but the local economy as well.

“We have many enquires about the fuel facilities. Up until now, pilots have had to bypass Yarram because we did not offer fuel. Now they can stop off here and get their fuel.”

However for Yarram’s Shane Barlow, everything has fallen into place.

He is on his way to becoming a chef.

The 18 year old is four weeks into his apprenticeship at Yarram’s Commercial Hotel.

Cooking was not always on Shane’s radar.

When he was in Year 7 he wanted to be a teacher or an engineer.

“In Year 10, I did work experience here at the hotel. That changed my mind about what career path I wanted to follow. I really enjoyed it here,” Shane said.

After work experience, he was offered parttime employment at the hotel.

“I was front of house, back of house, doing prep work and washing up. Whatever they needed me to do, I was happy to do it and I guess that has planted the seed to my choice of career path,” he said.

“Having the support of my family while I am completing my apprenticeship is very important to me.”

Shane will attend TAFE at Morwell once a week and the rest of the time he will be in the Commercial kitchen learning his craft from Jasmine Arnol, who started her journey in the kitchen at the Yarram and District Health Service.

Peculiar pipe has a rich history WITH such a rich and sometimes unex- said.

Bill said he knew Lal well when Bill was in his pected history, its important Yarram premid-teens to early twenties. serves it.

“He would always turn up for Won Wron footy That’s the goal of Yarram and District Historical Society president, Bill Bodman, and dedicated volunteers.

Among some of his favourite historical items on display in Yarram is a peculiar-looking pipe called a Hookah.

It was owned by Lal Khan, an Indian hawker who operated from the area selling all kinds of household goods and haberdashery to the local housewives before retiring in the late 1960s.

He would camp in his travelling wagon and after a good meal would smoke his Hookah, a water pipe.

Tobacco would be put on the top and set alight, while the base of the Hookah would be filled with water so that when Lal sucked on the pipe, smoke would be drawn through the water and up into his lungs.

“He was a well known character of the district and a treasured member of this society. He was known throughout the Strzelecki Ranges,” Bill

matches,” he said.

“It’s interesting because he was an Indian Muslim. The community was always very welcoming.”

Bill chuckled, saying there may have been some suspicion about what he smoked though.

While Lal has since died, his memory and Hookah pipe live on at the Yarram and District Historical Society.

The society is situated in the old South Gippsland Creamery lab, Carpenter Street, Yarram.

Opening times are every Wednesday from 11 am-3 pm, and entry is $2.

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HOOKAH PIPE: Bill Bodman stands with one of his favourite relics at the Yarram and District Historical Society.

CAREER COOKING: Shane Barlow, 18, is four weeks into his apprenticeship to become a chef. He is being guided on his journey by Yarram’s Commercial Hotel head chef, Jasmine Arnol.

Jasmine has worked in many busy kitchens across Gippsland, but is glad to be back in Yarram and sharing her knowledge with Shane.

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Hay help is on the way

ROLLING IN: Local stock agent David Phelan chats with another generous hay donor. Mr Phelan of Henderson Phelan and Co. has put out a call to anyone who can donate hay or can contribute to the cost of cartage to call him.

THOUSANDS of bales of hay will be assessed because you cannot get into them.”

Mr Phelan is taking calls for donations of hay needed to feed stock that has survived now and hoped this fodder would be able to reach the East Gippsland bushfires. affected farmers by late this week.

Henderson Phelan and Co has put out a call to farmers for donations of hay to be delivered to those most in need.

Principal David Phelan has been promised more than 200 bales.

“Two hundred sounds a lot but we will need a lot more. There is a lot of damage up in East Gippsland,” he said.

“We ran one (hay drive) following the 2003 East Gippsland fires and all that hay benefitted those most in need.”

Mr Phelan said he spoken to property owners in the Gelantipy area.

“I have been told one farmer has lost his hayshed which was full of hay, as well as 85 percent of his pasture,” he said.

“Buchan has sustained a lot of damage and many places up in those areas have still not been

“We can’t get into those areas now. We have to wait until it is safe and we get the all clear,” he said.

Mr Phelan said he was aware some people may not be able to donate hay after the horror season endured in some local areas, however people could donate towards the cost of fuel.

“Donations for fuel can be made at the Commonwealth Bank in Yarram. People can be assured that all money donated will go to the cost of fuel,” he said.

“David and Paula Abernathy have donated their time and trucks to transport some of the hay, while other farmers have said they will load up their own trucks and join the convoy.”

Donations of hay can be made by calling David Phelan, 0429 050 349.

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MMACULATELY presented, 13 Callaway Crescent is a lovely two storey, brick veneer home that ticks all the boxes.

It’s perfect for the first home buyer or investor with plenty of scope to grow.

Offering three double bedrooms, two with built-in robes, and two bathrooms, this home also has a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area that is perfect for family living.

The top storey is solely dedicated to the parents, a master bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite and private lounge area.

This level is heated and cooled by a reversecycle air conditioner and ceiling fans in both the lounge and bedroom, creating a perfect retreat to escape, relax and indulge in some ‘me time’.

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Rustic timber appeal is the main theme of the home, boasting cathedral ceilings with exposed beams in the main living area of the home, this area is heated by a free-standing solid fuel wood heater, giving the home a very cosy feel to it.

Step out of the main living area onto a spacious under roof veranda, a perfect place to entertain or just sit and relax and take in the beautiful outlook with glimpses of farmland in the distance.

Set on a slightly sloping 738m2 (approximately) block, the home is situated at the top end of the block, capitalising on the elevation.

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Its 6.3 acres (approximately) really need to be seen to be appreciated.

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47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292

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‘Success through Service’ 40 BENT STREET, LEONGATHA

NEW LISTING • Californian Bungalow in ‘leafy’ street location • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Recently renovated kitchen/stainless steel appliances • 2 living areas, RC/AC and wood heater

$379,000 2/39 PEART STREET, LEONGATHA NEW LISTING • Solid brick 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit • Independent title, no common property • Open plan living + room for dining table • Ideally located just 400m from CBD

$350,000 500 O’GRADYS RIDGE RD, FOSTER NORTH NEW LISTING

Great turnout block not to be missed

• 5 bedroom home + 1 bedroom studio on 6.3 acres • Self cleaning indoor solar heated pool • 3 bay shed with lock up workshop • Sealed road frontage, short drive to Foster

T

This block is set up for ease of use and is well OTALLY upgraded from the front gate to the rear, all the hard work has worth an inspection.

For more details please call Irene Walker at been done here.

SEJ Leongatha.

This property is located 10 minutes from Leongatha and is typical rolling South Gippsland country.

• The property features: • 67.01 ha/165.58 acres.

• 22 paddocks.

• Excellent new fencing.

• New central lane way.

• Water via permanent creek, dams and troughs.

• Five bay machinery shed plus two hay sheds.

• Power on-site.

• Gravel pit for personal use.

• Fertiliser history.

$645,000 - $670,000

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25 MARY ROGERS CRES, LEONGATHA

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LOT 23 WILLOW GROVE, LEONGATHA NEW LISTING • Brand new 4 bedroom home • Master with ensuite + WIR • Double garage, undercover outdoor entertaining • Low maintenance property in private court

$485,000 220 COLBERT & GRAYS ROAD, WOOREEN • Charming 3 bedroom rural property • Recently renovated kitchen/bathroom/laundry • 1800m² parcel of land • Stunning rural views

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59 BAIR STREET, LEONGATHA NEW LISTING • Commercial Investment property • Current rental;- $1,496pcm • Building size approx 90m² • Side access to the back entrance

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Quality home, inside and out T

HIS brand new home has been fin- impressive shed/workshop.

All the landscaping, gardens and garden edgished off beautifully throughout and ing have all been constructed to a high level. looks a treat.

This property covers all the bases and is truly a The home consists of four bedrooms plus a study, with the master being a huge space with a fully fitted out walk-in-robe and an ensuite to die for.

There are three living areas with the main area forming the hub of the home, consisting of a lightfilled designer kitchen, and a family and meals area that flows through to the fully appointed outdoor living area.

The fittings and fixtures throughout are a cut above, with large cornices, skirting, tall panelled doors, ducted heating and cooling, gas log fire, ceiling fans and much more.

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IRENE WALKER 0429 045 632 iwalker@sej.com.au

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THE VIBE The Living End rocks the hill RENOWNED Australian band The Living End headlined the annual NYE on the Hill concert at Krowera last week.

The band brought their energetic punk rock music to the hill in a show that featured a mix of big name and emerging acts together for a memorable show to bring in the new year.

Held on the McLaren family’s farm, the seventh annual event sold out, with music fans drawn by such performers as Trophy Eyes, Slowly Slow-

ly, Gretta Ray and Birdz.

The concert featured a packed program from December 30 to January 1, with Phillip Island performer Imogen Price one of the last to play.

The boutique music and camping festival was limited to 3000 people, such is its popularity.

LOCAL ACT: Imogen Price of Phillip Island and band members performed at NYE on the Hill last week.

Another star studded line-up of performers entertained the crowd at Krowera’s NYE on the A sell-out crowd flocked to the seventh NYE on the Hill at Krowera to see in the new year.

Hill concert.

Volunteers needed to make a difference If you can help in any capacity from Wednesday, THE Meeniyan Garlic Festival has been February 12 to Sunday, February 16, John Hattam an outstanding success over the three would love to hear from you on 0457 221 065. years it has been running thanks largely to the generous and friendly involvement of volunteers.

Sand sculptures take visitors on a worldwide journey STUNNING sculptures have brought sand to life at Phillip Island.

Visitors have flocking to the Penguin Parade to see the Wild Sand Sculpting exhibition and experience the sand safari, seeing elephants, monkeys, whales and more, all created in stunning detail from sand.

The sculptures include mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish and invertebrates spanning the Earth’s seven continents, with puzzles for visitors to solve and learn about how to help save endangered animals.

The sculptures have been created by more than 5000 hours’ worth of intricate sculpting work, crafted from more than 700 tonnes of sand.

Visitors can even choose to meet one of the professional sculptors to learn about the process of creating the designs and what the life of a sculptor is like.

To learn more and to book tickets, go to:

https://www.penguins.org.au/news/events/ wildsandsculpting/

Sculptures of animals from the seven continents of the world feature in the Wild Sand Sculpting exhibition.

HELPING HANDS: Members of Leongatha Rotary Club are among some of the more than 100 volunteers who help make the Meeniyan Garlic Festival a success.

‘SUMMER DAYS’ ART SHOW

by Di and John Koenders Open 11am – 5pm

Saturday, January 4 Monday, January 27 KOE9390055

INTERNATIONAL JOURNEY: Visitors John Mercieca and Carmel Waldron were impressed by the scale and artistic merit of the sand sculptures at the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.

Visitors to the event have commented on how friendly everyone is which sets the tone for how they think about Meeniyan and South Gippsland.

Volunteers help set up marquees from the Wednesday prior to the event and perform tasks on the day such as helping to run events for children, managing car parking, greeting visitors, resolving any problems with equipment and helping dismantle everything after the event.

Because of this volunteer support, the local community has benefitted from increased visitor spending in the town but, more directly, from the event’s financial contributions to a range of community organisations including Devon WWWW Football Club, Dumbalk CFA, Leongatha Rotary, MDU Cricket Club, MDU Football Netball Club, Meeniyan Art Gallery, Meeniyan Bowls Club, Meeniyan CFA, Meeniyan CWA, Meeniyan DeFibrillator Project, Meeniyan Hall Committee, Meeniyan Pre-School, Meeniyan Plastic Bag Project, Meeniyan Red Cross, Meeniyan RSL Men’s Shed, Meeniyan Progress Association, Stony Creek Football Netball Club and Tarwin Valley Primary School.

A major contribution to the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve Committee will result in new toilets being installed at the reserve this year.

The event is now calling for new volunteers to join the team and help keep up the Meeniyan Garlic Festival’s reputation of having a well-run, cheerful event.

Apart from able bodied people to help with some of the physical stuff, they need about five drivers with vehicles who can tow tandem trailers between Stony Creek racecourse and Meeniyan recreation reserve.

Local businesses are supplying the tandem trailers but the organisers still need another trailer to help make movements most efficient for everyone involved.

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NATURAL INSIGHT: Participants in Tarwin Landcare’s coastal walk discover secrets of the Cape Liptrap coast.

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A giant wombat, known as a Diprotodon, may be the source of megafauna footprints near Cape Liptrap. Image: Museums Victoria.

popotamus, measuring about three metres from nose to tail, and standing two metres tall.

They could have weighed up to 2790kg and ate leaves, shrubs and some grasses while living in open forest, woodlands and grasslands.

Diprotodon means “two forward teeth” and their closest surviving relatives are wombats and koalas.

The megafauna could have been the inspiration for the legends of the bunyip, as Indigenous people have been known to refer to Diprotodon bones as those of bunyips.

The coastal walk was made possible thanks to Vicky and James Gemmell and Heather and Tim Leroy, and was organised by Tarwin Landcare member, Jenny O’Sullivan.

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Local hhistorian, Dr Cheryl Glowrey revealed the ampithespace is one of many Aboriginal middens found along atre-like sp Bunurong coastline. the Bunuro shells, stone implements and charcoal indicate that inThe sh digenous people gathered there regularly to open, cook and digenou dine on shellfish collected from the reefs. then din The surprises continued when Fish Creek farmer and geologist, Gary Wallis, revealed several sets of megafauna geologi footprints - believed to be 100,000 years old - just a stone’s footprin from the midden. throw fro Gary ddiscovered the prints at low tide several years ago. All are unidentified but appear to belong to a large wombat, a hopping animal and a bird.

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Victoria’s acting chief veterinary officer Dr Cameron Bell said livestock owners need to remain alert as blue-green algae poisoning can result in poisoning of livestock, including pets.

“As there is no specific treatment for blue-green algae poisoning, producers should check farm water supplies daily for blooms, as this remains the most effective way of preventing stock deaths,” he said.

“Blue-green algal blooms typically appear as surface scum that looks like a suspension of green paint or curdled green milk, often with an earthy smell. However, the colour may range from pale green to dark brown.”

Deaths can occur when stock drink toxins produced by the blue-green algae, often when it is concentrated on the down-wind side of a water supply and has formed a dense, surface scum.

Animals that have consumed blue-green algal toxin may appear ill very rapidly, develop a staggery gait, collapse, begin to convulse and die – typically within 24 hours – depending on the toxicity of the bloom and the concentration of the toxin.

Those that do not die immediately often suffer severe liver damage. This may lead to the development of jaundice (‘the yellows’) or photosensitisation over the next few days.

Dr Bell said those that recover from these ailments often suffer from chronic ill-thrift.

If a suspicious bloom is noticed, stock should be removed as quickly as possible, and a safe alternative water supply provided.

“Where possible producers should identify an alternative water supply, prior to their primary source of livestock drinking water being affected by a bloom,” Dr Bell said.

Contaminated water should not be used to irrigate vegetables and fruit or come in contact with plants being grown for food, particularly fruit and vegetables that are mostly eaten raw such as apples, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, cabbages and other salad greens.

Further information on blue-green algal contamination in your irrigation water source or livestock water supply is available on the Agriculture Victoria website at agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/ farm-management/blue-green-algae-issues.

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PROMPT ACTION: Early detection of nitrate poisoning in livestock can enable a vet to treat the condition.

Poisoning risk now runs high moisture stress and low temperatures.

WITH the ongoing drought and dry seathe use of nitrogenous fertilisers. sonal conditions there is a heightened spraying with hormone-type herbicides such risk of nitrate poisoning in livestock. as 2,4-D makes plants more palatable.

When an animal is poisoned by nitrate, the ability of its blood to transport oxygen is reduced.

As a result, an affected animal will have difficulty breathing, followed by becoming weak and staggery before collapsing and dying.

If clinical signs are noticed early enough, veterinary treatment is possible.

A range of different weeds, crops and pasture plants have been associated with nitrate poisoning.

Capeweed, variegated thistle, marshmallow and pigweed are well-known accumulators.

Other crop plants including maize, rape, soybean, linseed, sorghum, millet, wheat, oats and barley have also been associated with nitrate poisoning, under certain growing conditions.

The factors that typically lead to plants causing nitrate poisoning include: rapid plant uptake of soil nitrate following rain after a prolonged dry spell.

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If you have any concerns, it is recommended that hay and other feed be tested prior to feeding to determine its nitrate levels.

Cattle and sheep can tolerate a certain amount of nitrate.

One way of reducing the risk of nitrate poisoning is to ensure that cattle and sheep aren’t overly hungry when introduced to a new feed, so their intake of nitrate is moderated to a tolerable level.

If nitrate poisoning is suspected, animals should be removed without delay from the suspect paddock/ feed and placed onto low risk feed containing less toxic herbage.

For further advice please contact your local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer.

For more information about managing during drought and dry seasonal conditions go to agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or call 136 186.

A/C K.R Hendrik, Inverloch (Property Sold) 70 Angus Steers, 2 yrs 24 Black Baldy Steers, 2 yrs, Omeo Station Bred A/C Bridgewater Park, Wattlebank 50 Angus Steers, rising 2yo, Braidwood District Bred A/C Malabar Farms, Tarwin Lower (Breeder) 100 Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 15-16 mnths Mt Difficult, Innesdale & Yancowinna Blood A/C Jasmel, Tarwin Lower (Breeder) 100 Angus Steers, 14-16 mnths, Alpine Angus Bloodlines A/C JDK Pastoral, Kardella 60 Hereford & Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths A/C Moriarty Transport, Korumburra 60 Hereford & Angus Hfd X Steers, 15-16 mnths A/C J Tuffin, Toora (Breeder) 20 Hfd & Angus Steers, 16-18 mnths 20 Hfd & Angus Heifers, 16-18 mnths A/C C & G White, Foster (Breeder) 40 Angus Steers, 18 mnths, Banquet Blood 10 Angus Steers, 10 mnths, Banquet Blood, Weaned A/C McQueston Farms, Kernot 15 Hereford Steers, 16-17 mnths A/C Arejaydee, Inverloch 15 Angus Steers, 16-17 mnths, Brookfield Park Blood A/C Jilba, Leongatha South 12 Angus Steers, 1 mark, 16-17 mnths, East Gippsland Bred A/C Freda Street Pastoral, Inverloch 15 Angus & Angus Hfd X Steers, 16-17 mnths, Yancowinna Blood A/C Three Peaks, Toora 20 Angus Steers, 15-16 mnths, East Gippsland Bred A/C I & D Bell, Tarwin Lower (Breeder) 20 Angus Steers, 15-16 mnths, Banquet Blood 15 Angus Steers, 10-12 mnths, Weaned, Banquet Blood A/C D.R Hall, Foster (Breeder) 15 Angus Steers, 15 mnths A/C L & B Tull, Binginwarri 30 Angus & Hfd X Steers, 12-15 mnths A/C R & M Russell, Krowera 15 Angus Steers, 12-14 mnths 15 Angus Heifers, 12-14 mnths

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SEARCH FOR A JOB FIND A CAREER situations vacant

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions: Pre-Anaesthetic Booking Clerk Permanent Part Time - closes 15/1/20 RN Associate Nurse Unit Manager Kirrak House Permanent Part Time - closes 17/01/20 Dental Nurse Casual - closes 22/1/20 Pre-Anaesthetic Liaison Nurse Permanent Part Time 15/1/20 Nurse Unit Manager -District Nursing Palliative Care Fixed Term Full Time - closes 13/1/20 Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Urgent Care Centre Fixed Term Part Time - closes 20/1/20 Social Worker - Grade 2 Permanent Part Time - closes 24/1/20

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EXPERIENCED PROPERTY MANAGER Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland

Teachers 2020 - Any combination of: Legal Studies, Accounting, Humanities and Religious Education Full/Part time negotiable All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

For further information please visit our website or contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close 9am, Monday 20 January 2020.

Career Opportunity

Physiotherapist - Grade 2 Fixed Term Part Time - closes 24/1/20

Stockdale & Leggo Foster is currently seeking applications for an experienced Property Manager to join the Foster Property Management Team.

The successful applicant must be highly motivated, work well within a team and possess the following: ? Driver's license ? Excellent computer skills.

(Rockend an advantage) ? Outstanding communication skills ? Agents Representative Certificate (or be required to undertake the relevant courses) A car will be provided, and a generous salary package offered for the successful applicant. Please forward all applications and enquiries to Mick Hanily on 0417 311 756 or mhanily@stockdaleleggo.com.au All applications will be handled with the strictest of confidence.

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ALUMINIUM BOAT REPAIRS Stainless Steel / Aluminium Welding and Fabrication Fair Rates

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Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 Permanent Part Time - closes 24/1/20

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Everything begins with passion, a legacy from the Saputo family, which offered tasty and quality cheeses to its community. Today, after more than 65 years, the company employs thousands of dedicated employees, proud of their role, who work day after day to deliver quality products to customers and consumers.

Ward Clerk - Integrated Cancer Unit (ITCU) Permanent Part Time - closes 22/1/20 Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Aged Care, Kirrak House Permanent Part Time - closes 10/1/20 Instrument Technician Grade 2 or higher Central Sterilising Department Permanent Part Time - closes 3/2/20 Access Team Leader - referral coordination Permanent Part Time - closes 24/1/20 For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please refer to the BCH website basscoasthealth.org.au or contact Human Resources via email hr@basscoasthealth.org.au

We are seeking an experienced Retail Sales Assistant to join the team at our MG Trading store in Leongatha on a casual basis.

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Retail Sales Assistant is responsible for providing high levels of sales support, driving sales and assisting with customers enquiries and farming requirements. In addition, the Retail Sales Assistants role will also include assisting with merchandising and inventory control.

To view a full Advertisement, including key selection criteria or to apply please refer to our careers page at https://www.saputo.com/en/careers Applications close Sunday 19th January Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. As we receive a high level of interest in our opportunities, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Shift Supervisor Yarram

Do you have a commitment to safety?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop and lead a high performing team?

AKD has a great opportunity for an energetic and selfmotivated person to lead our Yarram Dry Mill day shift.

This position is perfect for someone who is committed to people, safety and continuous improvement of our product, plant and processes.

Leading a team of approximately 14 people, it is preferred the applicants have previous experience in developing and leading high performing teams and an unrelenting commitment to safety.

Production / Machine Operators

AKD also has a number of opportunities available at its Yarram Sawmill Operation for Production / Machine / Operators.

For a full version of the adverts, or to learn how to apply visit akd.com.au Applications close: 17th January 2020 Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.

SENIOR DESIGN DRAFTSPERSON Full time

Award winning building design company Beaumont Building Design is seeking an experienced design draftsperson to lead a small team at their Wonthaggi office. Candidates will possess relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in documentation of residential and commercial projects using Revit drafting program. Written applications by 17/01/2020.

Applications to: Ashley Beaumont Beaumont Building Design PO Box 825 Wonthaggi VIC 3995 Email: ashley@beaumontbuildingdesign.com.au Phone: 03 5672 5196 Previous applicants need not re-apply

POSITIONS VACANT Registered Nurse Grade 2 Peri-Operative Unit Part-time 0.53 EFT, ongoing Closing 24 Jan 2020 Registered Midwife and Nurse Grade 2 1.0 EFT (EFT–negotiable), ongoing Closing 13 Jan 2020 For more information visit our website: southgippslandhospital.com.au/ careers/employment.

ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1) Wanted for home care in Leongatha/Warragul 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

KITCHEN HAND PART TIME An opportunity exist for an experienced Kitchen Hand to work with the Team at Toms Cap Vineyard Retreat.

The position is permanent partime on Sunday's from 11am to 4.30pm.

Other days can be available.

Enquires and resumes to Ann Morris at Toms Cap - e: info@tomscap.com.au The vineyard is located 25 minutes from both Yarram and Traralgon.

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MILKER OPTOMETRIST B. PETTITT WANTED will be consulting at

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THURSDAY JAN 9 9.30am - 4.30pm For appointment phone 5144 5330 Only on day of visit phone 5182 6186

Fox control Jack Smith Lake Wildlife Reserve, Lake Wellington Wetlands, Holey Plains State Park Parks Victoria’s conservation management to restore and protect park habitat includes the control of introduced plant and animal species.

Notice is hereby given that Parks Victoria will be laying buried baits containing Sodium Monofluoroacetate (1080 poison) on public land for the control of foxes. Baits containing 1080 poison will be laid from 14th October 2019 until 7th February 2020.

Baits will be laid at strategic sites and other known areas of fox habitat within the following areas: • Jack Smith Lake Wildlife Reserve • Clydebank Morass, Dowd Morass and Heart Morass Wildlife Reserves • Andrew Bay-Grebe Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve • Holey Plains State Park 1080 poison signs will be posted throughout the baited area and members of the public who are living, visiting or working in the above-named areas are advised to take particular care not to disturb or interfere with bait stations. Domestic dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to 1080 poison and should be under effective control, muzzled or kept away from the baited areas.

More information Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au

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for sale FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408 980 711.

Harris, Blake and Parsons, Optometrists Pty Ltd consulting at Yarram Medical Centre on Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23.

For appointments with Amy Phone 9723 3218 Now at 121 Commercial Road, Yarram

livestock ANGUS and Wagyu Bulls for Hire 0499 818 333 BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown, established breeder. Can deliver.

0428 356 376 OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, January 12, $23 each. Ph: 0438 832 535.

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, January 18, $23 each. Ph: 0438 832 535.

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HAY - round bales, 5 x 4, $99.00 each (inc gst).

Mirboo North Ph: 0429 681 494 HOES/HOOKS - A collection of Petersen hoes and fern hooks, all with handles, $400 the lot. Contact 0409 812 811 RAMS - Award winning Rangeview Poll Dorset Flock Rams Brucellosis Accredited free, Ovine Johns Disease free, MN1-V Status and Footrot free.

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Total package valued at $41 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 $165.

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God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world but to save the world through Him .

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deaths

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ANTHONY - Betty.

8/01/2018. Two years have passed but the memories live on. Love Chris and Wayne, Lyn and Greg, Steph and Shannon, and Sophie and Olivia.

FISHER The family of Albert Fisher thank you and the communities of Childers, Stony Creek, Meeniyan and Foster for your kind messages, sympathy and support following Dad’s death on 28/10/2019.

We extend heartfelt appreciation to Drs Polmear and Wilde and team at the Foster Medical Centre - Dad valued his relationship with you both highly.

And a special thank you to management and the care team at Prom Country Aged Care Inc. and to Tim Fletcher, Christ Church, Foster.

Our Dad was a very special person, we will remember him and Mum always.

The 5 Fisher kids Brian, Alan, Wendy, Lyn, Jo and families.

LOADER - Lucy (nee Speer) Loving wife of Henry (dec.). Devoted Mother of Margaret and Bill, Neville and Jan, Trevor (dec.), and Jenny.

A wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother to all her family. Grandchildren: Michael and Rachael, Sharyn and Chris, Krista and Adam, Stephen and Ashley, Mathew and Megan; and Great Grandchildren Alannah, Bethany, Maeve, Chloe, Dylan, Emily, Lior, Mitchell, Bradley, Jaydah, Keeley and Aiden.

McALPINE - Dudley 6/12/2019 Much loved Uncle Dud to Marlene, Rodney, Felicity & Tessa Fox. Wonderful younger brother of Gwen (dec) and respected brotherin-law of Phil (dec) Hastings.

A life well lived, special memories to cherish.

TAYLOR - Luke In loving memory of Luke Taylor.

Beloved partner of Grace and loved friend to Kylie, Martin and Mick.

Forever in our hearts.

TAYLOR - Luke A spirited and courageous young man taken too early.

Condolences to Joan, Brian, Grace, Mathew and Laura. Much loved nephew of Cameron and Christine, cousin of Jack, Maddi and Paddy.

TAYLOR - Luke Deep sympathies to Taylor family and Grace.

A great friend and loyal mate to James over the years. Thoughts are with you all

KING - Patricia Louise A service to Celebrate the Life of Patricia Louise King will be held at the Wilson Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale on Friday 10th January, 2020 commenceing at 11.15am.

Burial will follow at the Church of England Section in the above Cemetery at 12.15pm Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors Springvale 9547 7711 LOADER A Thanksgiving Service for the Life of Mrs. Lucy Loader will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Bruce St, Leongatha, on MONDAY (Jan. 13, 2020) commencing at 1.00pm following a private burial.

CARMODY 28/07/1946 - 9/01/2019.

In loving memory of Ed. A year since you left us and it seems like an eternity. You were the heart and soul of our family and will remain so forever. Sadly missed by your soul mate Jill and your loving children Renae, Ben, Jacinta, Daniel and their Families

bereavement thanks DENOVAN - Gregor (Greg) Sandra and family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, cards, flowers, food and support. To the nurses, doctors and staff at the Yarram Health Service, thankyou for your care in Greg’s final weeks.

To all who attended his funeral thank you all. Sandra, Aaron, Jody and Timothy and families.

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Appointment of Independent Members to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (Board Director sub-committee) Bass Coast Health (BCH) Board Directors are pleased to invite applications for part time Independent Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member positions with terms of office commencing from 20 February 2020.

Bass Coast Health is the major public healthcare provider within the Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland. The service has provided quality service and care for residents of the Bass Coast Shire for over 100 years. It is an integrated Health Service providing Emergency services as well as Acute Medical and Surgical, Sub-acute and Residential inpatient beds along with an extensive array of Community and Primary care services. Services are provided also from a number of other sites including Wonthaggi, San Remo and Cowes.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced financial people to contribute and provide high level advice on the delivery of public health care to the Bass Coast community.

Applications will be supported by an expression of interest form, cover letter and resume. Any queries should be directed to Emelia Potts – emelia.potts@basscoasthealth.org.au or on (03) 5671 3209.

Applications close at 5.00pm Monday 27 January 2020.

Further information including how to apply, please visit https://basscoasthealth.mercury.com.au

deaths AESCHLIMANN Bluey Missed so very much by all your friends at the Leongatha Writers and Discussion Group.

Sleep peacefully Blue.

COLE - Margaret Ann 4/6/1935 - 30/12/2019 Daughter of Douglas and Beatrice (Both dec) Cousin of Joan, Graham (dec), Dorothy (dec), Max Josie, and Melville (dec) Sadly missed by all her family Rest in peace.

GILLETT - David.

Dave was a long time and highly valued member of Meeniyan Bowling Club.

He was green-keeper for 37 years, a handyman, club champion(2000), life member (1997) and played in three premiership teams.

Our thoughts are with Rene and the extended family.

R.I.P. GILLETT, David John 11/09/1932 - 01/01/2020 Passed away aged 87.

Dearly loved Husband of Rene for 64 years.

Loving Father to Gary and Ailsa, Shane and Jen, and adored Grandad of Patrick and David.

One of the most dependable and loving gentlemen who will always be in our hearts.

GILLETT - Dave President Doug and members of Meeniyan Men’s Shed, extend to Rene and family our sincere and deepest sympathy on the passing of our great mate Dave.

KING - Patricia Louise (nee Peacock and Pearce). 12/06/1933 31/12/2019 Sadly passed away unexpectedly at home in Jeparit. Beloved Wife of Clive, Mother of Vicki, Murray and Martin, Mother-in-law of Christine and Annie, Grandmother of Tim, Nick, Mitch, Stephanie, Natalie and their partners.

Loved and remembered forever.

PHILLIPS Don (William). Thanks Pa for all the fond memories, your many terrific yarns and just being around.

Much loved and Sadly missed Penni, Joanna, Ebon and Brooke Storti.

PHILLIPS - William Donald (Don) 28/06/1933 - 27/12/2019 Passed away suddenly at his Leongatha home.

Much loved Husband of Valerie (dec.).

Loved Father, Stepfather and Father-in-law of Bill and Barb, Robin and Rachel, Barry, Lee and Steve, and cherished Pa and Great Pa to their families.

Always Remembered.

PHILLIPS - William Donald (Don) My dear friend, my confidant and my second dad. Such a lovely man, so many good times, lots of laughs and some tears. I will miss you in my life Don. A gentle nature, a heart of gold, these are the memories I shall hold. Carla STOKES - James Noel 6/7/1930 - 28/12/2019 Jim, You have been a loving and loved brother for over 89 years.

I will miss you dearly.

Fondest love to Margaret in her grief.

Lesley and Gordon Rest Now In Eternal Peace.

TAYLOR Luke Anthony Passed away on 28 December, 2019 in Caserta, Italy, aged 25 years.

Dearly loved son of Brian and Joan and much loved brother of Matthew and Laura, Mark, Corrine and Michelle and adored partner of Grace.

He was a beautiful person who lived life to the full.

May he Rest in Peace.

Susic family WALKER - The Rev Graeme Neal Cherished and dearly loved husband to Enid.

Loved dad to David and Natalie. Poppy Rev to Dylan and Georgia. A kind and loving man.

A battle well fought at peace with the lord.

Gone home

funerals BROWN A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Maxwell James Brown will be held at the Dakers Centre, cnr Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on THURSDAY (Jan. 9, 2020) commencing at 2.00pm.

PHILLIPS A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of William Donald (Don) Phillips will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart St, Leongatha on FRIDAY (Jan. 10, 2020) commencing at 2.00pm.

A Service for Burial at the Korumburra Cemetery will precede the above Service, at 1.00pm.

Private Cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Australia would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service.

GILLETT A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. David John Gillett will be held at the Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan on THURSDAY (Jan. 9, 2020) commencing at 11.15am.

TAYLOR A Funeral Service (Prayers) for Mr. Luke Anthony Taylor will be held at St. Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy St, Leongatha on TUESDAY (Jan. 14, 2020) commencing at 1.00pm.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery.

A Burial Service at the Meeniyan Cemetery will commence at 10.30am.

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If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Council Australia.

Envelopes will be available at the Service.

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Koonwarra runs into 2020 WHAT better way to spend New Year’s Day than by walking, jogging and running with family and friends at the beautiful Great Southern Rail Trail in Koonwarra?

Nothing can beat that - except for running the New Years Day Double, maybe. Some people did exactly that, combining the Koonwarra with the Newborough parkruns.

This week a horde of 220 people ran, jogged and walked the course, and representatives of 18 different clubs took part.

It was a beautiful morning in Koonwarra. Our Run Director Ebony Knox took a moment to think of our East Gippsland friends doing it tough with fires.

We sent all our thoughts to those who were affected by fires as we appreciated our safe greenery and nature unaffected by the calamity.

We welcomed 40 first timers to Koonwarra parkrun this morning. The visitors were from Inverloch, Phillip Island, Grand Ridge Road, Traralgon, Lilydale, Jells Park, Westerfolds, Gardiners Creek, Berwick Springs, Frog Hollow, Studly, Hasting Foreshore, Darebin, Curl Curl NSW, Aveley WA, Charleys Creek Qld and Wyre Forest UK. Congratulations to 31 people who recorded new personal bests in the big New Year’s Day crowd.

Luke Nicholson, Evan Robertson, Chris Waldron, Darren Robertson, James Mahood, John Baro, Matthew Baxter, Jeff Robertson, Christopher Walkerden, Kevin Jamieson, Mark Lynch, Karen Garner, Lisa Worden, Mollie-

Valantine Ransom, Warwick Halford, Joel McCall, Liz Radcliffe, Melanie Brandis, Micael Eady, Callie Cook, Julia Hibma, Grace Van Eck, Sandra Scarfe, Sara Mc Call, Etsuko Yasunaga, Miriam Strickland, Colleen Clark, David Salter, Anne Bomers, Katrina Palmer, Teresa Mahood, Well done on your great efforts.

What are your parkrun New Year’s resolutions? Improving your time? Running the whole five kilometres? Attending parkrun more consistently?

Damien King would like to become an official Gippslander in 2020. ‘What is Gippslander?’ you may ask. To have “Gippslander” status does not mean you have had to be born, raised or live in Gippsland.

It is parkrun terminology for someone who has ran all parkrun courses in Gippsland. Travelling to different parts of world to experience parkrun: UK, Canada, France, Italy or Japan? Run, jog, and walk with a smile? Or you may want to reach your milestone goals of 50, 100 or 250 this year.

Parkrun rewards the dedication and commitment of most regular participants and volunteers.

Everyone who has a milestone tshirt or two (or three) knows that your parkrun milestone t-shirt is amongst your most treasured (and sweatiest) possessions. If you have one, you wear it with pride and a smile. The important thing to remember is to enjoy and appreciate the little steps towards your special milestone. The milestones are important, but your 47th and 72nd are all just as important. So smell the roses on the way to celebrate your milestones

this year because the process of striving towards the goal itself is what makes us a better human.

This is especially true if you are trying to run the whole five kilometres. There is a magical three letter word that changes every negative sentence. By adding ‘yet’ at the end of ‘I can’t run the whole five kilometres,’ it transforms to an open idea filled with many possibilities. If you are ready, run to move forward from who you were in the past.

The key is to be patient with your process and celebrate every little success. We can all benefit by remembering to run for our own reasons and for just enjoyment.

Many thanks to our volunteers this week – Ebony Knox as Run Director, Sue Ritchie - timekeeper, Laurie Bier - barcode scanning, Helen Lughetto - finish tokens, Judy Langstaff - tail walker, Cathy McKnight - backup timekeeper, Katharina Harper-Schmid - photographer and Etsuko Yasunaga - run report writer. We simply can’t run parkrun without our volunteers.

If you haven’t volunteered before, please check out the roster and pop your name down. Did you know that when you volunteer 25 times, you will be invited to claim a free purple volunteer milestone t-shirt as a recognition of your effort? A purple t-shirt may be your goal for 2020.

Happy New Year parkrunners. The New Year brings hope to everyone for their fulfilment of running goals and dreams. Wherever in the world you parkrun, may the course be with you in 2020. Best wishes for healthy, happy and joyful days of parkrunning.

Health wins out over Koony park run Ebony Knox A WISE decision was made to cancel Saturday’s Koonwarra Park Run. Some people say that parkrun becomes an obsession. And, in all honesty, parkrun does become an obsession.

Those that plan their weekends around the 5km event, letting others know “I’ll be there after parkun” or “yep, I can fit that in with a parkrun.” Those that plan their holidays around parkrun, googling: ‘nearest parkrun to..” And those that map out their parkrun journeys weeks ahead in diaries, pencilling in potential road trips with friends.

But this Saturday, was a weekend to let those obsessions go and reflect on more important things. Like our health and safety, the health and safety of those around us and the health and safety of those affected by bushfires across Victoria and Australia.

We were lucky at Koonwarra. We were

in a position to make a decision and not have a decision forced upon us unlike our East Gippsland friends; where individuals, families, businesses and towns prepared for the unknown. An ear to the ground, watching the reports, listening out for updates and any information that may assist. rolling out hoses, setting up sprinklers, plugging up gutters. Packing their worldly treasures, their kids, their pets.

Searching for a safer place to retreat to. And uncertain about what they may return to.

Our concerns were far less significant or desperate at Koonwarra.

With a smoke haze descending upon us from mid-day Friday, we were monitoring air quality and assessing whether to continue with Event #116 as scheduled. Run Director Lynette, was at the ready and aware of the responsibilities we had in keeping our community safe.

At 5.30pm on Friday afternoon, a decision was made and the Koonwarra parkrun community was noti-

JUST IN CASE: Loyal helpers managed to turn up just in case runners hadn’t heard of the event cancellation. They then enjoyed a relaxed cuppa tea after a short stroll. fied of the Event Cancellation. For some the sadness of missing a parkrun set in, many looked forward to a morning in their pyjamas and some kept an eye on other parkruns determined not to let some smoke get in the way of their obsession.

In true Koony spirit, come Saturday morning a small group gathered at the picnic table, aware that some might have missed the memo about the cancelled parkrun. The Post parkrun Picnic (PPP) vibe which has gained momentum in recent weeks continued. Thermos, tea bags, cups and snacks. Good conversation, stories, recipes and plenty of laughs.

Understanding from those who arrived and still happy to wander the track.

What would we do without a week of parkrun? We would still enjoy our weekend. We would still exercise safely. We would take time to reflect and be grateful for the challenges we faced today compared to those of others less fortunate.

We would be happy in knowing we did our best to keep everyone safe.

All going well, event #116 will happen next Saturday morning!

We’ll see you at the picnic table at 7.45am.

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READY, SET, GO: They’re off and running in the 15th Annual Waratah Bay to Sandy Point Fun Run.

Cool conditions for fun run THE tides saw a 12noon start for this courtesy bus which kindly transported competiThe first two men and first two women across year’s Waratah Bay to Sandy Point Ben- tors to and from Sandy Point and Waratah Bay. The club also thanked presenter Stephen Para- the line were, (L-R), second Penny Neville, digo Community Bank Beach Fun Run. second Merlin Gammon, first Amanda Wil-

There were 275 participants, less than previous years. 2020 is the 16th year for the run with conditions on the cool and wet side especially during registrations, but with little to no wind it meant conditions were next to perfect for runners.

Everyone’s finishing times were very impressive, with improvements from last year.

The beach run was, as usual, well supported by the Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club who provided first aid, support vehicle, venue and a barbecue at the end of the run.

Organisers the Fish Creek Football Netball Club thank Moons Buslines for providing the

green on behalf of the Bendigo Community Bank as the major sponsor - Bendigo Community Bank: son and first Keiran Hesse.

Toora & District Bank, Foster Branch and Welshpool Agency.

Also a big thanks to other sponsors: Melina Bath MP Eastern Vic, SJ Vuillermin Master Builders, The Foster Mirror, The Star Newspaper Leongatha, Paragreen Real Estate Foster, SEJ Real Estate Foster, Prom Coast Hardware, Tru Value Hardware Foster, Narkabundah Nursery Sandy Point, Sandy Point General Store, Nick and Helen Shaw: Jorabely Plumbing, Steve Coad Plumbing and Sandy Point Mini Golf.

Mates Xavier Donazzan and Jarrod Gatt, holidaying at Sandy Point, get ready at the start line.

12 & Under Girls, (L-R), second Sophie Wa- 12 & Under Boys, (L-R), 2nd Jake Marotta, ters and first Macey Peterson.

1st Noah Sheehan and 3rd Wesley Moore.

Footy league Hay Drive THE North Gippsland Football League is coordinating a Hay Drive to help fire affected farmers in East Gioppsland.

Local clubs, Woodside and Yarram are onboard. Brian Hall and the McAlpine brothers, Clancy and Darcy, have been on the phones urging local farmers to donate.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s one or two bales, or a hundred, it will all help those farming families who have nothing,” Brian Hall said.

Those wishing to donate bales can leave them at the Yarram Recreation Reserve, where a tractor will be available to unload or out Woodside way, the McAlpines have opened the gates to a STARTERS: (L-R), Ray Stefani, Greg Buckland and Nick Shaw from the Fish Creek Foot- paddock on the Carrajung Road across from their dairy. ball Netball Club prepare to get the run underway.

If you would like more information on how to donate to this Hay Drive please call David Kyle, North Gippsland League president on 0438749322 or locally Brian Hall 0465620629 or “Each day started around 10 am and concluded SEVENTY eight nippers, aged between Clancy McAlpine 0419 344 033. around 1pm, the children were put into age relatseven and 13 have just concluded their ed groups and rotated around the three different five day program at Woodside Beach activities, which are surf boards, swimming and Surf Life Saving Club. wading and beach activities,” she said.

The program commenced last Thursday in “This year we have some 20 water safety ofideal conditions. ficers, all volunteer members of Woodside Beach Senior instructor, Brydie Hurrell, enjoys see- Surf Life Saving Club, who are assisting with the ing the children gain confidence both in and out program. of the water as the program progressed.

Without their assistance we could not run this “The program includes both water and beach program, they ensure the safety of all our particiactivities,” Brydie said. pants,” she said.

Woodside nippers enjoy 2020 program

ATTENTION: ALL U16 JUNIORS & FAMILIES The Stony Creek Football Netball Club is looking to field a 4ths team in the Mid Gippsland Football League for 2020 & beyond.

If you are aged between 13 & 16 (U16 as of January 1st, 2020), are looking to play & become involved in Saturday football, then we would love to here from you!

Flag racing is always one of the most popular activities with the Nipper participants.

Feel free to call or email: Mark Le Page 0447 352 208 | mlp@live.com.au We look forward to hearing from you & your family STO4660083

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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TOP SHOT: Kevin Flett putts on the ninth Johanna Van den Heiligenberg was the win- Eric Greenaway was declared Yarram Golf green at Foster, watched by Simon Barwick, ner on Saturday at Korumburra with a terrific Club’s monthly medal winner with nett Robert Fulton and Jack Appel.

65 nett.

69 in Saturday’s stroke Monthly Medal competition.

Foster TUESDAY, December 31 Ray Prain (17) saluted with 41 pts, from Andrew Naylor (10) on 40 and Robin Smith (22) on 38. NTP’s were Andrew Naylor and John Mathers.

Thursday, January 2 Satish Venna (31) continued his hot streak to win with +8. DTL were Clarke Gray (29) +6, Larry Giddy (22) +6 and John Mathers (25) +4.

NTP’s were Norm Cooper and Satish Venna.

Friday, January 3 Phil Austin (36) won with 22 pts. DTL were Andrew Naylor (9) 21, Lloyd McKenzie (10) 20 and Geoff Nott (30) 20. NTP’s were Shane Corrie and Geoff Nott.

Saturday, January 4 – Sandy Pt Challenge – Ray Stewart Trophies The Foster winner was John Mathers (25) with 44 pts, and the Sandy Point Winner was Steve Reid (16) with 41 pts. DTL were Neville Thompson (13) and Kevin Flett (12) both on 43 pts and Nick Buckland (17) on 42 pts. NTP’s were Andrew Shatten, Gary Cayzer, Robert Fulton, Greg Paine and Ray Prain.

Barb Britten (20) continued her good form to win the ladies event with 40 pts from Gayle Reid (24) on 38.

Korumburra Ladies THE New Year’s Day competition was played in idyllic conditions.

Lee Clements (15) won A Grade with 37 points and Deb Wrigley (24) was runner-up with 34 points.

The B Grade winner was Lorraine Knox (42) with 37 points following a count-back with Marg Harper (37). We welcome Marg back after a few months on the side-lines.

NTP’s went to Kath Welsh on the 1st and Judy Webb on the 13th.

Next Wednesday, January 8, there is a sign-up sheet for a 4BBB competition.

Opening Day is Wednesday, January 29, which is also a Stroke round for the February Monthly Medal.

Beginners’ Day is Wednesday, February 5, with a 2-person Ambrose event. To add to the fun, the ‘big’ holes are being used on a shortened ninehole course.

It was a fine evening for twilight golf on Thursday with 10 holes played, including an additional ‘invented’ hole. Gail Beer/John Payne won with 27 pts and Dawn/Mark Marotti were runners-up, 25 pts. NTP on the 10th were Lyn and Allan Perks and Gail Beer and Bill Thomson were closest on the 13th.

Thirteen women played in the RB Stroke event on Saturday with Johanna Van den Heiligenberg having a terrific score of 65 nett and also winning the Scratch Score with 86. Deb Wrigley (24) was runner-up with 70 nett. NTP’s went to Heather Grist, 1st, Sandra Webster, 10th and Sherrin Solly on the 13th.

Korumburra Men’s TUESDAY, December 31 Stableford Winner: Jake Cochrane 45 points.

Wednesday, January 1 Men and women’s day Zac Scholte 38 points c/b over Tim Fowles.

A Grade: Lee Clements 37 points.

B Grade: Lorraine Knox 37 points.

Thursday, January 2, Stableford Winner: Chris Clements 40 Points.

Saturday, January 4 Monthly Medal Sponsors: Laurie and Sandra Webster.

Smoke haze was the feature today and the members where thankful to be able to play when so many other Australians are dealing with bush fires. There were 48 players today in the first Monthly Medal for the new year.

A Grade and Scratch winner: Mat Wrigley (3) 69, 66 nett.

B Grade Winner: Monthly Medal Winner Steve Osboldstone (20) nett 61.

NTP: Marty De Leeuw 1st, 7th Steve Bromby, 10th Steve Osboldstone and 13th Mat Wrigley.

Leongatha Ladies

Will Bullock off 15 and Brian Erving off 20 with 46 points took out the men’s section of the Hartley Wells Betta Electrical 4BB golf day held at Meeniyan Golf Club recently.

Winner: Ken Cuman 24.

BDL Lloyd Redpath and Bruce Betts 43 points and Graham and Sue Hoskin 42 points.

Ball sweep: Bill Howard 23, Alan Anstey 23, WEDNESDAY, January 1, Women and Men’s As golfers we were very grateful for the op- Bob Furborough 22, Secondo Tiziani 22 and WilStableford portunity to play golf as so many were facing the ly Williams 20.

A Grade: Troy O’Connor 33 points. threat of bushfire.

Saturday, January 4 Monthly Medal Stroke B Grade: Anna de Bondt 32 points. and Medal of Medallists’ C Grade: Lynda Bassett 39 points.

Mirboo North Ninety two players, CSR 72.

Down the Line: Angus Hawker 38, Bronwyn THURSDAY, January 2 Stableford Debenham 35, Chris Lay 34, Marg Griffiths 32, Winners: A Grade Glenn Hewlett 68, B Grade Winner: N. Rutledge 41 (13).

Gary Travaglia, Richard Hawkins and Maryanne Doug Putt 67, C Grade Peter Magnussen 65 and Grade Winner: R. Robbins 40 (20) Gartner 31 on a count back.

DTL’s: J. Kus 41 (16), R. Matthews 40 (10), R. Medal. Medal of Medallist Doug Pitt.

Nearest the Pin: 14th Karen Murchie.

NTPs: 2nd Alan Lowe, 4th Ross Yann, 8th Thompson 40 (26).

Saturday, January 4 Stableford Women Propin J. McFarlane.

Eric Van Agtmaal 8 balls, 13th Doug Putt, 17th A Grade Winner: Sue Wylie 37.

Saturday, January 4 Monthly Medal Geoff Linguey.

B Grade Winner: Fran O’Brien 35.

Winner: K. Clerks 63 (25).

Putting: Glenn Hewlett 27 putts.

Down the line: Maryanne Gartner 36, Melina A Grade: S. Leach 65 (12).

Ball sweep: Peter Magnussen 65, Doug Putt Willder 35, Ashleigh Hutton 34, Jan Brownlie 32, B Grade R. Robbins 68 (19).

67, Ken Cuman 68, Phillip Waugh 68, Glenn Rebecca Wilson 31 on a count back.

NTPs: 1st T. Whitelaw, 4th T. Bradshaw, 6th Hewlett 68, Brad Pinal 68, Keith Ridout 69, Nearest the Pin: 16th Sue Wylie.

D Taylor, 13th N. Casbolt, 16th N. Rutledge Jamie Grenville 69, Kevin Loughran 69, Norm It was a little bit cold and damp on Sunday but Birdies: 4th C. Bracecamp and T. Whitelaw, 43 brave souls challenged the elements with some 6th S. Leach and H Kerr, 13th R. Robbins, 16th Burne 69, John Geyer 69, Paul Brusamerello 70, Ian MacDonald 70, Jason Satori 70, Graeme good scores resulting.

N. Rutledge.

Best gross for the ladies was Anna deBondt DTL’s D. Taylor 65 (24), R. Hosking 67 Crawford 70, Rod Walker 70, Jonathon Clayton with 45 strokes. Best for the men was Gordon (28), B. Clarke 68 (25), J. Robbins 68 (13), T. 71, Michael Craven 71.

Morrison with 40.

Traill 69 (16) Woorayl The ladies best nett was won by Anna deBondt Starters: 34.

SATURDAY, January 4 45-12-33 Trevor Moss 45-16-29 won the men’s Welshpool Frank Schwarz and family were the sponsors best nett.

NTP was won by Lianne Adamson on 14th TUESDAY’S nine hole pub stableford barbecue of Saturday’s stroke event at Woorayl and we very hole. Winning teams 7UP 136, DIVOTS 138, event was won by Harry Barlow with 22 points. much appreciate their long affiliated connection Balls down the line to Gary Jones 18 on count with our golf club.

TOP DOGS 138.5, RULE 25B 145.5. back from Brian MacPherson also 18 points. NTP The scores today reflected the course condiLeongatha Men’s on six was Sam Neale. Achievers award went to tions and the work Greg our curator and volunOn New Year’s Eve 87 golfers contested a Sta- Jeanette Swann 15 points. teers have put into it over the Christmas break. bleford round with John McNamara doing best The pub points were- Welshpool 15.4, Toora Tom Ryan opened a late Christmas present and with 38 points to win the overall and B Grade 15, Pier Port 12 and Port Albert 17. events. A Grade was taken out by Matthew Bowey Fridays nine hole chicken run saw a good field carded a great round of 74 less 10, being 64nett to win A Grade, well done Tom. with 37 points and Will Norden won C Grade also vie for the chook.

B Grade winner with a score of 67nett was J with 37 points.

The winner with 23 points was Richard Doug Carter was nearest the pin on the 14th Knowles. Balls down the line went to David Lu- Hassett and C Grade winner and our social club hole and Sam Saykan was closest on the 16th. cas 20, Alan Hayes and Dot Stait 19. NTP 15 for president B Wilson with 66nett. Well done to our Thursday also saw a big field take to the fair- the men to Jeff Cashmore and second shot 17 for major winners today. ways with Craig Hutchinson taking the A Grade the ladies to Rachael Brown.

Balls down the line went to; C Hall with honours with 35 points, ahead of runner-up RusOther scores were- Brian MacPherson, Russell 67nett, 68nett G Johnson and G Calder, 69nett W sell Fields on 33 points.

Barwick and Kevin Stait all with 18 points.

Turner and 71nett G Price, G Fennell, J Redmond, B Grade was taken out by Peter Brownlie On Saturday, the men’s monthly medal was G Winkler and A Clemann, well done gents. with 38 points with Peter Hart runner-up with 37 played out with Paul Delaney winning the medal The last ball of the day winner was our secrepoints. Will Norden won in C Grade also with 38 with a fine score of net 67 (12). tary G McKinnon - well done Geoff. points and Warren Dummett was runner-up with Balls down the line to previous winner Ray Nearest the pin winner on our 8th hole J Her37 points. Bruce Cathie had the best round of the Carlson 70 (31) and Graeme English with 73 (22) mens and 17th G Price. day of 40 points to win D Grade ahead of Runner- on count back from four others.

Thanks again to all of our volunteer staff, the up Tim McCarthy on 38 points.

NTP’s to Paul on six was Ray on eight, Dan course and club house is presented as well as ever.

Ken Mckenzie was Nearest the Pin on the 14th Conley on 15. hole and Emelio Bangit was closest on the 16th.

The bottle of Port for the least number of putts Good luck to all taking out cards in next week’s event.

Glen Burton produced the high-light of the day went to Paul Delaney with 20. with an Eagle 3 on the Par 5 18th hole.

Other scores were- Nino Ditta 73 (16) Brian Yarram On Saturday Ken Wardle won the overall and MacPherson 734 (18), Gary Brown 73 (28) and ERIC Greenaway (20) with some consistent play B Grade events with 39 points, Jason Dennerley Harry Barlow 73 (32). took out the A Grade with 36 points with Richard The Betta Home Living sponsored 4BBB was declared the overall and C grade winner in Comerford runner up with 35 points. Paul Rich- event for men and ladies was played on Sunday in Saturday’s Stoke monthly medal event on C/B ardson was runner-up in B Grade with 36 points. very different conditions to that of previous days. from Guy Webb (24) who got the nod in D grade C Grade was taken out by Alan Briggs with37 Rain certainly dampened spirits but provided with both players returning a three under net 69. points in a countback from Malcolm Legge and much needed water for the course.

Damien Quigley (6) won A grade also on C/B Brad Hines took the D Grade honours with 38 The men’s winning team with a very creditable with net 72. points. score was Nino Ditta and Michael Roberts with Allen Baggaley (18) had a good round with 47 points. net 70 to win B grade.

Meeniyan The ladies winners were- Peta Barlow and Brock Dyke with an impressive 73 off the stick WINNERS in the Hartley Wells Betta Electrical Dot Stait with 41 points. Balls down the line towon the scratch event.

4BB golf day held at Meeniyan Golf club on De- Graeme English/Gary Brown 40, Paul Delaney/ DTL awards went to Graeme Grainger and cember 29 were the local pairing of Will Bullock Pappy Pope 38, Alan Hayes/Graham Brennan 38 Alan Aldred 70, Frank Purgar and Jack King 15 and Brian Erving 20 with 46 points. and Jeanette Swann/Trish Latch 34.

Ladies winners were Dot Christie 10 and SuThe NTP’s were- three Graeme English, six Church both net 71 with a further six players san Straw 21 with 42 points.

Nino Ditta, eight Nino, 12 Greg Wilkinson, 15 down to net 73 recognised.

Z grade (non handicap) winners were Mark and 17 Michael Roberts and for the ladies on six Dan Dwyer won the NTP on seven Frank PurHowell and Ross Howell with 44 points. gar got the money on 15 and Craig Hios 18.

Jeanette Swann creamed one to score the prize.

Runners-up were Graham Kofoed and Steve Eric Greenaway also won the vets on countOur next event is the Drummond Golf 4BBB Walsh also with 46 points. for men and ladies on Sunday, February 2. back from Guy Webb and Frank Purgar won a Boxing Day sales were everywhere and at birdie ball prize.

Wonthaggi Men’s Meeniyan Golf club we were very grateful for the Albert Greenaway (28) was declared the wingenerous sponsorship from Hartley Wells Betta THURSDAY, January 2 Stableford 18 hole ner of Tuesday’s stableford with 41 points on Electrical on Sunday December 29.

Twenty seven players, DSR 71. Winner Lauri countback from Alan Aldred (19) who also had a Many golfers gathered to play a 4BB event Cooper 41. with great prizes to win for all grades. A grade Ball sweep: Glen Turner 41, Phillip McCrim- fine round.

Eric Greenaway 38, then Stretch Harty, Bill B grade and Z grade (non handicap). Ladies and mon 40, Colin Banks 40, Paul Milo (Berwick) 40, men. One keen young golfer played with his dad Gary Youlten 40, Ian McNish 39, Chris Wilkinson Reid and Ian Peel all 37 points recognised.

Linda Rippon led the scoring in Thursday’s off the red tees and competed very well. We were 37, Thomas Kennedy 37. nine hole event with 22 points from Brian Busk very pleased to have a junior in our field.

NTP 17th Ian McNish.

Stableford 9 hole. Nineteen players. DSR. 36. and Frankie Maclennan both with 21 points.

NTP 8th Steve Dunlop and Dot Christie.

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Waratah Nippers attract record numbers again WARATAH Beach Surf Life Saving Club is set to break attendance records for their Nippers Program again this year, with 168 Nippers taking to the beach in just one session last week.

Junior Activities Coordinator, Natalie Ashdown said, ‘we are delighted to see so many Nippers joining us for the program this year.

Many Nippers are returning for their third or fourth season and it is also great to welcome so many new families’.

Natalie went on to say, ‘whilst the program is built around teaching the children fundamental surf life-saving skills, we also have a wonderful inclusive family culture that is focussed on being safe, having fun, doing your best and working as a team’.

This season, along with popular activities like the wade, flags, and learning to porpoise through the waves, Nippers from under 6 to under 14’s are keen to stretch their board skills.

To enable this, the Club has invested significantly in 20 new boards. Nippers will also learn the basics of CPR and patient assessment which includes checking for danger, response from the patient and sending for help.

Given the number of people who visit Sandy Point over the Summer break, if 168 children know the fundamentals of surf life-saving, includ-

ing sending for help, that is a significant contribution to overall beach safety.

As Nipper numbers continue to grow, one of the measures of success for the program is seen in the numbers of young people advancing to complete their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC).

This season, a record number of 30 formerNippers graduated with their SRC, which means they can go on to participate in the patrol service.

A lot of these graduates started Nippers as under 6 or 7’s, so the Club can be rightfully proud of this achievement.

Of course, Nippers is hungry work and just wouldn’t be the same without the Friday BBQ. The BBQ team is kept busy cooking over 1,500 sausages across the 3-week season, including helping out for the Waratah to Sandy Point Fun Run. All of this volunteer activity along with film nights and other social events assists with Club fund raising.

The Nippers also acknowledge the sponsorship from Foster IGA who have sponsored with brightly coloured ‘Nipper Helper Vests’ and donations from Anne Dell to sponsor our new ‘teardrop’ flags.

These sponsors, parents/guardians and all the volunteers means that the Nipper program is set PEP TALK: Members of the surf club receive a briefing from club captain Aidan Moriarty ahead of the event. up for a great season.

Participants receive a briefing from event organiser Paul Minahan.

Current Cruiser Swimmers are not just cruising along!

SANDY Point turned on ideal conditions nitely not cruising as they took advantage of the and a strong current for the second Cur- current to clock very impressive times.

First across the finish line in the 500 metre rent Cruiser Swim held on Saturday. event was Andrew Crozier in a time of 4:58 mins Organised by the Waratah Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, the swim attracted 140 participants, with attendance almost doubling last year’s event.

Swimmers were supported by over 40 volunteers from the Surf Club in the water and on the beach keeping them safe and enjoyed a ‘fly-over’ from the Westpac Helicopter.

The event started with a 500 metre swim that attracted swimmers across all age groups, from juniors to 70 years plus.

Whilst this event is designed to be a ‘fun swim’ to encourage people to ‘give it a go’, a number of swimmers also used it as a warm-up for the 1500 metre swim.

And the 1500 metre swimmers where defi-

and Andrew also took out the 1500 metre event with a very impressive time of 13:23 mins.

Second across the line and fastest female in the 1500 metre event was Bridget Cain with a time of 13:44 minutes. Fastest junior in the 500 metre event was Elayna Pistrin with a time of 5:03 mins.

In the 1500 metre event, Ashleigh Mihaly was the fastest junior with a time of 15:02 mins. Local open water swimming group members, ‘the Waratah Walruses’, also featured amongst the fastest times.

Event organisers Paul Minahan and Max Collins thanked participants, volunteers from the Surf Club and local business sponsors for their

support, including Evoheat, Spiral Duct Australia, Bellbird Building Supplies, Compass Pools Melbourne, Datamas Livestock, Sand Point Holiday Park, Steven Coad Plumbing, Zeus and Johnoelec Electrical Contractor.

Through their sponsorship and participant entry fees, the Cruiser has become a significant fund-raising event for the Surf Club.

Paul went on to acknowledge that, ‘whether you are out there to have some fun, to stretch yourself, achieve personal bests or use the event as training for other events, we’ve all come together as a community to do something we love.’

In closing, everyone agreed, after the success of this year’s event, the Current Cruiser Swim has definitely become a feature event in the Sandy Point Summer activities and open water swimming calendar.

ABOVE: Junior friends getting ready for the swim (L-R) Jess Hayden, Nathan Ashdown, Jeremy Lewis, Harry Haydon (winner of Junior event), Rye Cicero, Nick Steer and Jarrah Cicero.

CLUB STRENGTH: Members of the Waratah Surf Lifesaving Club hopped on their boards to make sure all the swimmers were safe in their swims.

Members of the surf club getting ready for the event

South Gippsland Bridge Club Results Friday, January 3 at Inverloch – Pairs North/South FIRST with a superb 60.36 percent were a pair new to each other, Richard Moss and John French.

2nd with another brilliant score were the skilled pair of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton chalking up 56.43 percent. 3rd ith a fine 51.43 percent were Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper.

East/West First with an excellent 57.50 percent were the experienced pair of Greg Nicholson and Jean Barbour and the up and coming pair of Mary Brewis and Carol Sowden.

Third with a high achieving 52.08 percent were the ever consistent pair of Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro and 4th a steady 47.08 percent were Maureen Stiles and Penny Loughran.

Friday, December 27 at Inverloch – Pairs First with an excellent 63.43 percent were Jack Kuiper and Dirk Jacobs. Second with another wonderful score were Anne and Bruce Gibson with 55.56 percent. Equal third with a super 53.70 percent were Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson and Alan Johnston and Clive hope, all consistently well performing pairs.

Fifth were the new to each other pair of Liz Jacobs and Philip Chapman with a fine 51.85 percent.

All other venues are closed for the Christmas Break.

Lessons for beginners will be conducted in February in Inverloch, if you wish to learn to play this engrossing game please contact Alan Johnston on 5674 1838 or president Neville Chapman on5678 1781.

Please check the club website for coming events. Visitors always welcome.

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KING OF RINK: Wayne Parks (centre) Winners at Wonthaggi Bowls on Saturday defeated Arthur Newsome (R) in the SGBD were (L-R) Frank Cimino, Aldo Sartori, PeMen’s Champion of Champions at Inverloch. ter Miller and Rick Pendry.

Match marker was John Cocking, SGBD.

(L-R) winners at Fish Creek’s annual tournament were Rod Jackson, sponsor, and the Corinella team of Darren Aurisch, Dean Pipcelli and Steve Bray.

(L-R) runners-up at Fish Creek’s annual tournament were Rod Jackson, sponsor, and the Meeniyan team of Dudley Harrison, Keith Pocklington and Max Brown.

Four teams won their four 10 end games.

Winners were Roger Balment (Korumburra) THE first day of Fish Creek’s annual tournament with Trevor and Robyn Henn (Mirboo North). started on Saturday.

Runners-up were Seb Blancato with Dino and It was a great day’s play in reasonable conLucy Vinnochi. ditions at the event sponsored by Leongatha Best last game went to Jeff Pendergast’s LeOptometrists. ongatha team.

Corinella teams played well on the day and Round 11 of Saturday pennant begins on Janufeatured well at the finish. ary 11 with threes away to Mirboo North and fours away to Inverloch.

Inverloch Tuesday pennant resumes on January 14 with THE SGBD Pennant season recommences next Division Two at home to Mirboo North in round Saturday, January 11, with the Division One team 10. heading off to Wonthaggi, Division Two Blue Our corporate bowls triples program starts on at home to Phillip Island, Division Two White Tuesday and Wednesday, January 11 and 12. travelling over to Toora while Division Four is at Last week, Dave Gillett, a valued and long home to Meeniyan. serving member, passed away.

Division Five Blue is at home to Korumburra He was green-keeper for 37 years, a carpenter with the White team travelling to Corinella. handy-man, club champion in 2000, a life memIn the Mid Week Pennant competition, which Leongatha ber (1997) and played in three recommences on Tuesday, January 14, Division premiership teams. Our thoughts are with One will meet San Remo at San Remo, Division ON THE weekend our men’s club champion, Two will host Phillip Island while the Division John Hall played in the champion of champions Rene and her extended family. Upshot 2.

Three team will travel over to Foster. Good luck at Inverloch.

Port Welshpool John won both his games on the Saturday which to all teams.

The Inverloch Bowling Club hosted the Cham- put him through to play the semi final against Tar- PORT Welshpool and District Bowling Club started its annual three-day tournament on Saturday, pion of Champions Men’s Knock-out Singles win Lower’s Arthur Newsome on Sunday.

The marathon game showcased the draw December 28 with the thermometer topping 39 Championship for the South Gippsland Bowls Division on Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and bowling talents of both bowlers and lasted over degrees at the end of the third day.

Players represented 18 clubs from the local as5, where all of the divisions’ club champions three hours. sociation and across Gippsland and Melbourne.

John eventually going down 25 versus 24. were eligible to compete for the right to represent The clubs of Rosedale, Pakenham and GarSouth Gippsland in the quest to further represent Well done to John for two fantastic days of bowls the Strzelecki Region against West Gippsland. In and thank you to all our members who made the field deserve special mention for having numerous teams over the three days. the preliminary finals held on Sunday, January 5, trip over to support him.

The speed of the green surprised the visiting Brian Edwards (Corinella) had a good match with On Tuesday it’s our ladies club champion, Wayne Parks (Inverloch), however Wayne took Angela Hackett’s turn. The ladies champion of bowlers with most bowls going in the ditch for the match 25/21 and booked a place in the grand champions will be played at Inverloch starting at the ditch-to-ditch roll before the commencement of play on day one. final.

10am.

Day one was three-bowl triples and was won In the other preliminary final, John Hall (LeRound one will see Angie take on Nicole ongatha) was matched up against Arthur News- McKenzie from Fish Creek. For those unable to by Rick Prideaux (Rosedale), Sarah Gregory and ome (Tarwin Lower). make it we will again be live-streaming the action Bill Matthews (Port Welshpool). Runners-up were Luke Monckton (Koo Wee Rup), Graeme This proved to be the match of the day with a on the Leongatha Bowls Club’s Facebook page.

‘Gordy’ Burton and Alan White (Garfield). dour but persistent come-back from Arthur who Sunday was a massive day for the Fours Meeniyan was down 18/24 near the end of the match.

Arthur managed to keep in the match by win- MONTHLY Triples on January 2 was sponsored day. We had a full green and our club rooms were chockers with a great bunch of bowlers.

by Nu-Mix. ning ends, finally taking the match 25/24.

Although it was a fairly warm day, the Port Welshpool breeze kept conditions relatively LEONGATHA BOWLS CLUB comfortable.

The “Young Guns”, Karl Loh, Hudson Kerr, TO Josh Taylor and Sam Gervasi (Mirboo North) took out the day.

Runners-up were Trevor Vening (Port Welshpool), fill-in for Graham Upton (Sale), Gaye Bassler, and Nev Irish (Rosedale) and Malcolm OF Wright (Geelong).

We had an earlier start on the last day, Monday, with one less game for the day to finish at lunchtime.

A huge thank you to all of the players who played knowing it was going to be a stinker.

Two teams at the end of the day couldn’t be split so, the runners-up and winners money was split between Phil Stimson with Ann and Andy Plowman (Mirboo North) and Gary Crowley,

Ron Saunders and Les ‘KD’ Pumphrey (BunyipGarfield).

Pennant resumes this Saturday at home against San Remo and Midweek has a bye.

Our next Monthly Triples is on Wednesday, January 15. Please call Margaret on 5185 1226 or Errol on 0417 133 271 for more details.

Weekly training and visitors barefoot bowls is Fridays from 4.30pm followed by a barbecue and salad dinner. Visitors $5. Drinks at bar prices.

Contact Errol for more information.

Good bowling everyone.

Fish Creek

The final saw Arthur come up against Wayne in a match that lasted 23 ends and again another Newsome come-back was staged.

Wayne led Arthur 17/7 after 13 ends. The next six ends belonged to Arthur where he scored nine shots to four and reduced the deficit to just five shots 21/16.

Regretfully Arthur couldn’t continue the comeback, finally losing the match 26/17. Congratulations are extended to both Arthur and Wayne for the sportsmanship shown in a gripping final.

The Ladies Singles Champion of Champions knock-out tournament will take place at Inverloch Bowling Club on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 7 and 8, commencing at 9.30am.

The club membership draw will resume on January 17 and the club dinner returns on January 24.

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Wonthaggi THIS week gives everybody a chance to reflect on not only the past year, but to spare a thought for the hundreds of people and animals that have been affected by the terrible bush fires.

Talking about last year, we as a club have seen a change that could be the biggest in the club’s history.

The number of people that have helped the club is something everybody should be proud to be part of at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club. Too many to name but you know who you are.

There will be no bowls Thursday, January 16 as the club will be hosting the South Gippsland division of the Ladies State Fours on January 16 and 17. Come along and have a look at some good bowlers in action.

Thursday, January 23 will be the Nominated Mixed Monthly Triples. That is a day where we need lots of players to put teams in as it is a club event.

Men, remember just put two names on the sheet and they will find a lady to make it a mixed team so give it some thought.

Saturday saw a field of 25 bowlers enjoy pleasant conditions in a good session to tune up for the restart of the pennant season.

There was only one two game winning team of Rick Pendry, Peter Miller, Frank Cimino and skip Aldo Sartori.

Saturday pennant starts next weekend on January 11. All teams will need to be on their game as it took a lot of hard work to get into good positions by all divisions before the break as there are only five matches in the lead up to the finals.

Mid Week Pennant starts on Tuesday January 14th. The same situation for the Mid Week as they are also in a good position on the ladders also with only five matches before the finals.

A reminder that Bare Foot Bowls starts on Tuesday January 14th. Once again we need a large team of helpers to make sure the night is a success plus a bit of fine weather.

This week we have our Monthly Turkey Triples on Tuesday as it was held over because of the New Years Holiday.

Keep an eye on the sheets for next events.

Have a good week and good bowling,

Wear flat soled shoes or play in bare feet (sneakers not acceptable on our carpet surface)

Weekly Winner Prizes & Incentives Free Sausage Sizzle Bowls Provided

ENQUIRIES: Susan Crouch 0406 726 627 or Bowls Club 5662 2538.

TOURNAMENT SUCCESS: (L-R) Sarah Gregory, Bill Matthews and Rick Prideaux with Irene Spooner, sponsor, on day one of the Port Welshpool Bowls tournament

(L-R) Karl Loh, Hudson Kerr, Josh Taylor and Sam Gervasi from Mirboo North had success on day two of the Port Welshpool Bowls Club tournament.

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Nippers rush into surf fun THE Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s Nipper program started with sunny skies and perfect water and beach conditions recently.

With 264 Nippers, volunteers and parents keen to watch their child’s progress, the beach was a busy place.

Most of the Nippers return each year, renew friendships and progress through the age group levels, building on their confidence and skills in and around the water.

Whilst the younger age groups are happy to be in the shallows, Nippers are taught to read the different beach and wave conditions including rip identification.

The opportunity to learn to balance and paddle SPLASH DASH: (L-R) Inverloch’s Under 11 Nippers, Romulus, Jacob, Mahni and Coral relish the chance to have fun while learning on a junior rescue board seems to be a constant about beach safety. favourite activity amongst the Nippers.

It’s not just the water activities that the Nippers learn; basic first aid and CPR on the resuscitation dummies are valuable life lessons the Nippers continue to practice each year.

The program is well supported by volunteer managers and water safety members.

Many of the water safety members have come up through the Nipper program and are keen to encourage and pass on their knowledge to the kids.

Inverloch SLSC’s annual fundraiser for new equipment was held on New Year’s Eve, with volunteers rattling tins, and donation points outside Foodworks and the newsagent.

A collection tin is also at the club’s kiosk on the way to the beach.

Under 12 Julian (L) and Aidan enjoy holiday fun at Inverloch’s beach.

Caitlin (L) and Maya practise board rescues at Inverloch.

Lifesavers on patrol SOUTH Gippsland’s surf lifesaving clubs are gearing up ahead of what will be a busy summer, with residents and tourists anxious to hit the beaches.

Beach conditions vary across the region, meaning that, while there is fun to be had, beachgoers need to be responsible and careful around certain risks.

“The main thing for us will be for people to be aware of and keep clear of the dunes,” Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club president Warren Cook said.

“We’ve lost about 40 metres of beach in the last few years (due to erosion). At low tide there’s still a tonne of beach though and it’s great to be down there, but still stay safe, protect yourself from the sun and stay off the dunes.”

While Inverloch has been significantly impacted by erosion, other beaches such as Venus Bay have not.

There are still precautions for the ever-growing Venus Bay public to take on however, with the beach conditions remaining highly unpredictable.

“Rips can open up anywhere so the smartest advice is to swim between the flags. The reality is if we can see you we can get you,” club president Paul Hoffman said.

“We have very good volunteer lifesavers helping so have fun and just make sure you’re between the flags and away from the dunes at the back.”

Many fun activities will be taking place at various beaches and surf lifesaving clubs during

HUGE SUMMER: Current State Lifesaving Club of the Year, Venus Bay, recently ran a week long live-in camp for 26 candidates gaining their Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC). the holiday season, with each club eager to get the community involved.

One of these clubs is Cape Paterson, who will be hosting multiple events through the summer.

“It’s beautiful down here around this time of year, so we anticipate that it will be very busy,” club secretary Nicole Cowley said.

“We’re running our Nippers program and bronze camps in January and we’ll have our annu-

al Aquathon returning on January 19 as part of the Bass Coast series, which is open to the public.”

Inverloch and Venus Bay are also hosting multiple events, with Inverloch holding a talent night on January 2, themed dinner nights throughout late January, as well as a past patrollers function and a pink patrol to acknowledge women in surf lifesaving.

Venus Bay will also be hosting dinner nights,

with many happy hours throughout January to encourage the community to come together and relax at the club.

Clubs are also making sure infrastructure is in place, with Cape Paterson’s clubhouse under construction until April and Inverloch boasting a new mobile tower and a six-seater ATV. With the holiday season well and truly here, it’s safe to say our surf lifesaving clubs are ready.

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Daring Dani’s dashing double at Woolamai Gavin Stubbs OPPORTUNITY throughout life can present itself in many guises, so when it appears right in front of us it can often prove fortuitous to take advantage.

This was the case on Saturday afternoon at Woolamai racecourse for jockey Dani Walker, who has enjoyed highly consistent form over recent seasons.

Finding herself as the late riding replacement for the day’s opening event on mare Erotic, the Cranbourne-based Walker rode with calculation and authority to put on a polished display and snatch victory at the popular Bass Coast track.

Woolamai has provided the backdrop for several of her best days in the saddle and Saturday allowed further reminder of Walker happy to always back her judgement and ability.

After a hectic pace was set early, Walker played ambush artist to swoop on rivals up the home straight, then later in the program allowed experience to come to the fore when she dictated pace before scoring on five-year-old mare Evening Spice.

This completed the winning double for Walker and rounded out a perhaps unexpected but certainly satisfying riding itinerary.

With appreciably cooler conditions on offer for the huge crowd and a strong breeze present, race one over 1700 metres served up the first leg of the Dani Walker double, with the Pakenham trained mare Erotic breaking her maiden status.

The second race for the afternoon went to sixyear old mare Step On It, also trained at Pakenham and ridden by Shaun Cooper. After a dawdling pace early, Cooper decided to take the initiative and take his mount straight to the front.

As is often the case, the bold move proved a winning move which resulted in Step On It finding the finish line first.

The afternoon’s third race, the Mickey Gordon Island Dash, was named after highly respected and multiple award winning former Age newspaper journalist Michael Gordon.

Michael had a deep passion for the Phillip Island area, was a keen surfer and had a house at Woolamai not far from the race-course.

Following his sudden passing in 2018, this race is named in his memory and also encompasses a horse he owned, Island Dash.

The event went to 10-year-old mare Elusive Shine, trained at Mornington by Nicole Dickson and ridden by a determined Maddie Morris. With the race seemingly in her keeping with 100 metres to go, Morris risked a cheeky look over her

shoulder to assess the opposition, however didn’t have far to look as rival It’s A Shame Billy was challenging hard.

Morris then got down to business to steer Elusive Shine home, holding a slender ascendancy as the horses crossed the line.

Race four and it was six-year-old mare Riohsei proving a class above the others, providing former Woolamai Cup winning jockey Grant Seccombe with a commanding victory.

The Troy Kilgower trained horse is proving a model of consistency and further wins appear to be in store for this galloper, given the soft win.

Race five and the Cranbourne trained Evening Spice provided the second of Walker’s wins, scoring with ease after a ride that showcased confidence.

The day’s equine highlight came in the final event via four-year-old gelding Nankervis.

The Mornington trained galloper who hails from the Bec Waymouth stables achieved dual purpose by treating racegoers to a stunning display of power sprinting and in the process treating adversaries with contempt.

Racing on the pace throughout, Nankervis was allowed rein rounding the turn by rider Deb Waymouth and careered away from the opposition, who could only offer vague pursual of the tearaway leader.

To be taken through the grades on the picnic circuit before tackling classier opposition, NanDani Walker scored a winning double at Woolamai. Photo courtesy PicnicBet.com. kervis appears to be one of the most promising horses around and will quickly endear himself to crowds with his racing pattern and winning ways.

Aside from the on-course action, there was plenty to entertain patrons on the day and many families took the chance for a relaxing day out.

The team from Kelly Sports were on hand for the afternoon, providing a range of options for the little ones involving sporting and craft pursuits, as well as a face painting stall and both drew continual numbers to their respective areas.

With the ominous spectre of the devastating bushfires never far from thoughts for many at present, the Woodleigh Vale unit of the Red Cross were on course to raise funds for those affected by the fires.

A magnificent result was achieved, with nearly $3800 raised from collection tins on track during the day, which once again proudly shines a spotlight on community generosity during times of crisis.

Next race meeting for the Club is on January 18 and is surely a date that Dani Walker must have CHEEKY LOOK: Grant Seccombe takes a cheeky look around and sees he is all clear on already circled on her racing calendar.

Riohsei the winner of race four. Photo courtesy PicnicBet.com.

Overlooking the second race, the Cavallo Reigns Handicap (2008m), thousands headed to the Woolamai picnic races on Saturday for a spectacular afternoon of country racing.

Julie Davis and Martyn Lavery from Melbourne had a great day out at the Woolamai races on Saturday.

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Tennis competition heats up “The weather couldn’t have been better and THE Gippsland Summer of Tennis series with a moderate wind the quality of tennis was kicked off at Korumburra last week, with very high from all involved. We even had some some of the best junior talent in the refirst time tournament players winning trophies.” gion battling it out on court.

Matt said Leongatha Toyota was a great supOrganiser Matt Pocklington, from South Gippsland Tennis Coaching, said it was “an amazing day to start” the round robin competition.

“We had 33 aspiring junior tennis players from South Gippsland through to Pakenham and surrounding areas, even a family from South Gisborne,” he said.

“All the kids played singles, with five sections in the morning and doubles flowing through to the evening. Play kicked off at 8.30am with the last match completed just before 6pm.

porter of the event, along with the Korumburra Tennis Club. He also thanked Alicia Marshman for assisting with the organising, as well as Trenton Hughes “who came down in the morning to set up the gazebo to provide some much needed shade” for players and spectators.

Leongatha Tennis Club hosted the 20th Annual Ezyas Carwash South Gippsland Junior and Open Classic on Saturday and Sunday, with a bumper field of young competitors.

SMILING ASSASSINS: They were happy to pose for a photo before the game, but there was no beg pardons when Leongatha’s Keerah Pocklington and Korumburra’s Mila Young Venus Bay tennis champion Jake Henwood had a great day out.

Cocks battled it out.

Venus Bay’s Richard Henwood and LeonLeongatha’s Ned Sheahan made every shot gatha’s Max Sheahan kept a close eye on the count. contest.

Rusty cricket visits the Netherlands IT started off just like any other Monday night in the nets for Loch’s Rusty Cricketers.

Barry was on the phone when I arrived, so I ventured toward a caravan (later referred to as Wangaratta man) parked at the Loch Reserve.

We regularly invite visitors to join in, this family seemed reluctant starters, but before a ball was bowled they were borrowing our pads.

The same invitation was delivered to four campers from the Netherlands.

They cancelled their evening drinks to participate.

The enthusiasm and energy from the Dutch was infectious.

They had never known the challenge of batting or bowling, or this thing called “the spirit of the game.”

The Dutch were up for the challenge and our Rusty cricketers made perfect tutors.

Rusty cricket was not designed to entertain Loch’s visitors, but the simple fun that everyone had in the nets that particular Monday night was special.

Maybe it was Christmas in cricket wrapping.

Plenty of encouragement banter and action was involved.

We presented cricket balls to the Wangaratta man and Alle the leader of the Dutch foursome.

Then, as if there was no end to all this goodwill, the Wangaratta lady produced a chocolate sponge cake for all to share.

It was Merry Christmas and good cricket from first ball to stumps.

RIGHT: Loch’s Rusty cricketers, Wangaratta Man, and four from the Netherlands.

Linda and Dorothee on the right and Alle and Thom in front. They all had a blast playing and teaching the game.

SALE-MAFFRA finished as this season’s top placed team in the girls under 17 country week.

The Sharks were able to claim top spot on percentage thanks to some solid batting, as it lost only nine wickets in three completed games.

This season’s girls country week highlighted the continual growth of women’s cricket in Gippsland, as six teams competed including Leongatha, compared to four at the same event last year.

Of particular note was the participation of West Gippsland, an association located outside the Gippsland Cricket Region 7 boundary.

Jess Bohn of Leongatha was named best bat of the tournament with some great knocks.

In the opening round victories went to SaleMaffra, Bairnsdale and Warragul.

Bairnsdale found contributions with the bat from Lillian Strong (23 retired), Lilly Bastian (24 retired), Abbey Wyatt (24 retired) and Anna Quinsey-Munro (25 retired) as they compiled 1-145 against Leongatha.

Some tight bowling then got Bairnsdale home, with Markeisha Ingram taking 2-5 to be the best performed.

The next day saw Sale-Maffra chase Leongatha’s total of 113 with relative ease. Abby WrigCHRISTMAS CAKE: Wangaratta Lady glesworth took 2-2 to be the sides best bowler, offered Barry Ingwersen some sponge cake whilst with the bat, Felicity Clissold top scored to celebrate the occasion and the holiday with an unbeaten 27. Lyndon (23 not out), Wrigglesworth (24 not out) and Kirrily Bruce (17 not period. out) also chipped in.

Leongatha found runs from Jess Bohn (29 retired), Gabby Perry (28 retired), and Gaby Hynes who came in late to score an unbeaten 14.

The last two games of the tournament were abandoned due to smoke haze, however there was still some individual scores of note.

In the clash between Latrobe Valley and Leongatha, Latrobe Valley bowler Van Vliet took 2-19, along with Abigail Dean who claimed 2-11 as Leongatha made 6-110.

Gippy Goannas set to resume AFTER the break for the festive season, followed by a team meeting and partners dinner at and the terrifying bushfires, the Gippsland the Glengarry Hotel.

It is a pleasure to announce that Ian Gibson, Goannas Over-60 cricket team is back in Goannas founder and stalwart, secretary, wickaction this Sunday, January 12.

The game will be against the Endeavour Hills Over-60 team, and will take place at the Ted Summerton Reserve in Moe. It is a Goannas home game and will be a 40 over per side game commencing at 11am.

The next game for the Goannas Over-50 team is due for Sunday, January 19, an away game against Wonga Park.

Practice for all Goannas will continue to take place at the Glengarry Cricket Club practice nets on Wednesdays from 4.45pm.

Practice this Wednesday, January 8, will be

Leongatha girls experience country week

et-keeper, occasional stand-in captain and state Over-60 selector, has been selected to represent Veterans Cricket Australia as vice-captain, wicket-keeper and team manager in the National Over70 team to tour New Zealand next month.

Ian’s form in the State Division 1 team at the November National Championships, where he earned 2 Man-of-the-match awards, from four games, has led to this selection. Well done, Gibbo.

Cricket returns this weekend WEATHER and smoke haze permitting; the Leongatha and District Cricket Association will resume matches this weekend following the Christmas/New Year break.

Top A1 side Nerrena will be looking to continue its successful start to the season when it plays Korumburra in what will be a round of T20 matches.

Second side OMK journey to Club to take on the fifth placed side at McMahon Reserve. Phillip Island plays host to Town while Inverloch will be home to Glen Alvie. Please check start times in these matches as they differ.

A full round of A2, B and C Grade matches will also resume.

The forecast is for cool temperatures but fine which should see a successful resumption.

Bohn led the way for Leongatha with 32 retired.

Latrobe Valley looked all but certain to win as it reached 2-98 before the match was called off.

Davey retired on 48 not out to register a new personal best.

As smoke continued to fill the air, the decision was made to call off the rest of the tournament, meaning all final round matches ended in a draw without a ball being bowled.

Bohn capped off a solid week with the bat to be named the best, whilst West Gippsland’s Tayla Smith took home the bowling award.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 10 - January 11 Home team Away Team Grade A1 Nerrena v Korumburra Club v OMK Phillip Island v L’gatha Town Inverloch v Glen Alvie

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Time Umpire

Nerrena Mcmahon Cowes Inv Turf

3pm Noon 1pm 1pm

G Laird J Curry A Stride G Adams

Grade A2 MDU v Foster Meeniyan 1pm Poow Loch v Kilcunda Bass Loch 1pm Koony RSL v Imperials Leon Turf 5pm

L Harmer G Goss T Rogers

Grade B Club v Poowong Loch Mcmahon 3pm J Curry OMK v MDU Outtrim 11.45 I Richards Imperials v Koony RSL Leon Turf 11.00 T Rogers Korumburra v Nerrena Kor Turf 2.30 L White L’gatha Town v Phillip Island Scorpion 1 1pm M Heenan Kil Bass v Glen Alvie Bass 1 1pm J O’reilly Foster v Inverloch FGC 1pm N Grabham Grade C1 OMK Koony RSL Nerrena Club

v Inverloch v MDU v Korumburra v Phillip Island

Grade C2 Koony RSL v Phillip Island L’gatha Town v Glen Alvie Kilcunda Bass v Poowong Loch Korumburra v Club OMK - Bye

Outtrim 2pm Koonwarra 3.30 Nerrena Noon WSC 1pm

I Richards K Scrimshaw G Laird N Barnes

Koonwarra Scorpion 2 Bass 2 Kor Turf

K Scrimshaw G Parkinson G Wyatt L White

12.30 1pm 1pm Noon

Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136

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UP FOR THE BATTLE: Jarvis Bindloss (red) performed valiantly against national champion Adem Spaull at the recent Corner Inlet boxing event in Leongatha.

AFTER a fantastic 2019, Corner Inlet Boxing Club’s Jarvis Bindloss is working toward an even bigger 2020.

He has set himself a goal to compete in the world championships this year.

Jarvis, along with fellow club fighter Lachlan Lewis, travelled around the world to take on the best his age in 2019.

To say the 17-year-old impressed

would be an understatement, as he won fights in America, Canada, England and Ireland, where he took gold in the Smithfield Boxfest.

“It was a really big year for me and the rest of the club,” Jarvis said.

“It’s great going forward. We’re going into the elite stage now and having all that experience will only help.”

With such an impressive year now behind him, Jarvis, pictured boxing in the red, has made his goals to compete

in worlds clear.

In order to make the world championships in his age group, he will need to produce some outstanding performances and achieve success at nationals.

With coaches Scott Bindloss – Jarvis’ father – and Brad Anderson pushing him, he is confident he can develop and take the world by storm.

“I’m top-age youth now so it’s my big year for nationals. I’ll probably need to win nationals early this year

and then I can set my sights on worlds,” Jarvis said.

“We’ve all got big potential and I think we can achieve our goals. We train harder than everyone else in my opinion and our coaches push us really hard. If we keep working, we’ll get to where we want to be.”

Jarvis has already developed significantly over the last couple years, with each aspect of his ability improving each fight.

The young gun fighter knows if he keeps his head down and keeps hisb fighting attitude strong, his chances of achieving his goals will only increase.

“I’m continuing to develop, which is great,” he said.

“It’s just about leaving it all out there in the ring each time I fight.”

Without doubt, Jarvis and the rest of the fighters at the Corner Inlet Boxing Club will continue to achieve big in 2020.

Tin rattling for Cape Paterson lifesavers

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THE Cape Paterson Surf Lifesaving Club was out fundraising in Wonthaggi last week, raising money for new equipment.

Nippers, surf club committee people and friends were manning street corners as generous locals and tourists added to their donation tins.

The clubhouse build is well underway, with an expected end date of around Easter 2020.

Club vice-president Ray Rust said the club was travelling well, consisting of 220 nipper members plus 580 adult members.

He predicts a spike in members once the new clubhouse is built.

The club will stage the Cape Paterson Aquathon on Sunday, January 19.

PITCHING IN: mum and dad Melinda Whitehouse and Jason Whitehouse and children Isabella Whitehouse and Liesel Whitehouse, who have a holiday house at Cape Paterson, help fundraise in Wonthaggi last Tuesday, December 31.

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