The Great Southern Star - January 8, 2019

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ROAD BLITZ

By Michael Sidors

THE biggest road upgrade in the South Gippsland Highway’s history is well underway.

According to Vic Roads acting eastern regional director Henry Lam, the long awaited realignment of the ‘Black Spur’ between Koonwarra and Meeniyan is imminent.

Over 30 percent of the South Gippsland Highway will be rebuilt or resurfaced by mid-year. “We’re in the middle of the biggest maintenance upgrade in the South Gippsland Highway’s history,� Mr Lam added. “People can expect to see a lot more work happening in the coming months as we enter peak road construction season. “Keeping everyone safe on region-

al roads is our number one priority.

We’ve just delivered significant safety upgrades on the South Gippsland Highway between Leongatha and Meeniyan, including new safety barriers that are proven to reduce the risk of people being killed and seriously injured. “In 2018, there were 33 recorded vehicle hits on safety barriers on arterial roads in South Gippsland. That is 33 times that barriers prevented some-

one from leaving the road.�

A spokesperson for Vic Roads said the Major Road Projects Authority, jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments, is delivering a $50 million road safety improvement project on the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan, known locally as the Black Spur.

The project will include a significant realignment of the road, two new bridg-

es, an underpass for the Great Southern Rail Trail, upgraded intersections at Caithness Road and Minns Road and installation of safety barriers.

This year, Regional Roads Victoria will deliver the bulk of its planned maintenance program for the South Gippsland Highway, ensuring almost 60km of resurfacing and over 13km of rebuilds.

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New Year baby joy BABY Harry John Crew was welcomed into the world as the first 2019 birth at Gippsland Southern Health Service’s Leongatha Hospital, last Thursday at 6.40pm.

Baby Harry weighed in at 3763g, measured 52cm and was happy and healthy.

Mother and father Alanna and Andrew are parents from Woodleigh, with grandmother Deborah McKinnon celebrating the birth at the hospital. Baby Harry partakes his new venture in life with sister Charlee.

The name was inspired by combining elements from the mother and father. Alanna’s grandfather Henry was nicknamed ‘Harry’ whilst Andrew’s father’s name is John.

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Bowls scorecard shemozzle

By Brad Lester

One of the advertisers on scorecards for Leongatha and Meeniyan bowls is Mountain View Leongatha, a BUSINESSES are being urged to ensure requests clubs lifestyle community for people aged for advertising on sporting club scorecards are gen- over 55. uine before paying hundreds of dollars to printing Village and sales manager Rosa Sinopoli said the village advertised on the companies.

The warning comes after Leongatha Bowls Club received a Leongatha scorecard in good faith, given delivery of 2000 scorecards from a company despite not having the village is a gold sponsor of the club. A company representative told her the bowls ordered the cards.

Businesses were invited to advertise on the understanding the club was aware of the scorecards.

“I think it is wrong that people in good scorecards would be used by the club, thereby receiving exposure faith want to support local clubs and the clubs among bowlers.

The cards carry advertisements paid by local businesses that did not know about it,” Ms Sinopoli said.

Ms Sinopoli said she demanded the compawere charged $434.50, The Star has been told.

Leongatha Bowls Club board chair Liz Beale said the club had ny refund the money it was paid but the company refused. That was despite the advertisement no knowledge of the scorecards until they arrived.

“We can’t use them because they are not in a game format that incorrectly spelling “Mountain” as “Mountian”.

Other advertisers on the Leongatha club we can use. They are set up for 21 end games which we would scorecards were Leongatha Toyota and Leonnever play so they are completely useless to us,” she said.

Ms Beale was concerned advertisers on the scorecards would gatha Optometrists.

Meeniyan Bowls Club received a double order not receive the exposure they paid for.

“If someone approaches businesses for something like that, the of the scorecards from the same company and will only use them in social games, given pennant scorebusinesses should contact the club first to verify,” she said.

“I’m concerned this could impact negatively in the future when cards are issued by Bowls Victoria.

Club secretary George Fairweather said the we approach sponsors. When these businesses have spent significant money on advertising, they may feel reluctant to hand over club knew the scorecards were coming, as the company involved contacted the club and the offer of more.”

The club now plans to post the scorecards back to the company, scorecards was discussed and approved by the club’s with a letter stating their concerns about the manner in which the committee.

He said the club received the double amount of scoreadvertising was sold.

Leongatha Bowls Club orders genuine scorecards through a lo- cards it needed, but the cards would not go to waste.

The Meeniyan scorecards also include a spelling error, with cal firm.

Continued from page 1.

Seven additional rebuilds of the Franklin River Bridge, Pearsons Road, Barry Road and Allsops Creek Bridge are planned for this year.

Extensive improvements to school zones are also planned for the first half of 2019 with two dual-lane roundabouts scheduled for construction on Phillip Island.

“Inverloch Kongwak Primary School will receive $100,000 worth of safety improvements including warning signs, parking bays, enhanced line-marking, footpath connections and pedestrian safety training,” a spokesperson for Vic Roads added.

“Newhaven College will receive $120,000 worth of new electronic speed signs to replace the existing static school speed zone signs, making it easier for drivers to identify and slow down as they enter the school zone. These signs will be operating for the first day of term one.

“Regional Roads Victoria is in the pre-construction phase of a new $7 million dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Woolamai Beach Road and Phillip Island Road. Major construction works are expected to commence in mid to late2019.

“Work is also progressing on another new $8.75 million dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Back Beach Road and Phillip Island Road. Pre-construction activities are expected to start in early 2019 with construction works to follow in late-2019 to early-2020.”

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A HILUX ran off the road and rolled 50 metres into a paddock near Ranceby last Friday, January 4 at around 7.30pm resulting in the car being written off.

The accident occurred on the Korumburra/ Warragul Road, as the vehicle rounded a corner it lost traction on a drizzly road surface.

The Hilux was being driven by an 18 year old male from Nar Nar Goon carrying a Warragul male and female passenger, heading back to Warragul after a day at the beach.

The driver was uninjured but two occupants were conveyed by road ambulance to Warragul hospital for treatment of scratches and bruises. The driver had no alcohol in his system.

ON Sunday, January 6 at 4.12 pm Korumburra police detected a vehicle travelling east along South Gippsland Highway at Loch travelling at 139km/h in 100km/h zone.

The male driver returned a positive preliminary breath test, was conveyed back to Korumburra police station and was tested at 0.10, twice the legal limit. He was issued with two infringement notices and his licence was suspended for 10 months and he racked up speeding fines totalling $604.

A NUMBER of tools and a telescope have been stolen from a rural residence at Toora North. Anybody with information regarding this burglary is requested to contact Foster Police on 5682 2407.

Tractor traps man A 74-year-old man was rescued on Sunday, January 6 at around 3.50pm after being pinned underneath a small, ride-on sized tractor for an hour before emergency services were able to free him.

The man was riding through a bushland area of his own property off the Strzelecki Highway, Berrys Creek when the machine tipped on its side, trapping him.

He was found still conscious by his wife and emergency services were called to the scene.

The CFA and SES had to be brought in to help lift the tractor and free the man. Leongatha police also attended.

He was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Fiery smash A Molotov cocktail was thrown onto the road, in Holmes Court, Korumburra last Sunday, January 6 at around 11.59pm.

No-one was injured but police are trying to determine a motive for the incident.

Wonthaggi police nightshift attended and the remains of the bottle have been sent off for forensic testing.

The flammable liquid inside the bottle had extinguished itself before the Korumburra CFA arrived at the scene.

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Ruby dasher KORUMBURRA police caught another speeder at 6.40pm on Sunday, January 6 on the South Gippsland Highway just prior to the Ruby straight heading towards Melbourne. He was clocked at 125km/h in a 100km/h zone by the moving mode radar in the police dashboard.

He copped an infringement notice of three demerit points and a fine of $322.

Don’t burn in the yard INVERLOCH Police are reinforcing the message to not burn-off this fire restriction period.

Police had a few instances last summer in Inverloch where people burnt off leaves, weeds, grass or other vegetation in their backyards and this is strictly prohibited under this period.

Police will enforce penalties this summer which could require a court appearance.

They advise those with vegetation to dispose of it in a green waste bin, take it to the green waste at a transfer station or pile it up until the restrictions ease, in early May, 2019.

Surfboard wipeout A SURFBOARD was found on the side of Meeniyan-Promontory Road on December 28 near the Meeniyan Golf Club.

Anybody who may be able to assist returning this board to its rightful owner should contact Foster police on 5682 2407.

Unregistered cars IN the last few days three motorists have each received an $806 fine for driving unregistered motor vehicles.

Even though people no longer get registration stickers on their windscreens, drivers are reminded that it is still their responsibility to check that the vehicle they are about to drive is registered.

Speeding fine A 34 year old Berwick man received a $322 fine and incurred three demerit points after being detected at 117km/h in the 100km/h zone on the South Gippsland Highway near Toora on January 2.

Good behaviour HOLIDAY makers and local residents were very well behaved over New Year’s Eve and no public order offences were detected.

At Sandy Point a 17 year old Foster youth was issued two penalty notices for possessing alcohol underage and lying about his age.

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Perfect vibes at Mossvale Park IT was a sea of relaxed people on a mild sunny afternoon in the speckled sunshine listening to a fantastic lineup at Mossvale Park on Saturday night.

To introduce the evening, starting before dusk were The ReChords with their unique roots and rockabilly style tuned to perfection to welcome the quickly filling crowded lawns.

Honouring that old school Motown sound and working it into something of their very own, Australian four piece The Teskey Brothers impressed the crowds as this year they began touring internationally and fortunately returning for Mossvale Park.

Accompanied by supporting acts, Saskwatch and Caiti Baker the crowds were definitely imAccompanying act: The ReChords, members from left, Felix Potier, pressed with the sounds emanating from the stage.

Tyron Shaw and Leo Francis from Melbourne with a roots and rockaFamilies and young couples alike had their Special outing: from left, Holly Hughes, Isabelle Shone and Orana billy style entertained the crowds at Mossvale Park on Saturday night. seats decked out across the lush lawn surrounded Lynch from Inverloch were enjoying The ReChords at Mossvale by the enormous trees that make this a natural Park on Saturday night. stage perfect for an evening of summer music.

Mossvale Park is a standout location hidden in a valley that the Lyrebird Arts Council have taken advantage of to entertain locals and outsiders alike, with many keen to make the trip to feel the relaxed vibes of a perfect evening out.

Right, Relaxed picnic: from left, Lucy Simnett, Alfie and Hayley Koster and Fiona Richardson from Inverloch were at Mossvale Park for some easy listening on Saturday night.

Family outing: front from left, Amy, Addie, Jack and Matt Williams with (back) Daniel Gardiner holding his daughter Emelia Gardiner enjoying the sounds at Mossvale Park on Saturday night.

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vealed annual rainfall in 2018 was significantly lower than in 2017.

Former farmer and Leongatha resident Gordon PRELIMINARY data from the Bureau Bahn who has been collecting rainfall records for sevof Meteorology indicates 2018 is likely eral years in eastern Leongatha said recent rainfall was to be in the driest 10 years on record the lowest he had recorded in the past five years.

Bahn’s rain gauge collected a total of 52mm and likely to be among the warmest 10 for Mr December 106mm less than what he collected in years on record for mean and maximum the previous year when he recorded 158mm.

The average annual rainfall was also markedly temperatures.

A strong low pressure system, with embedded se- lower, he said with 777.5mm collected in total for vere thunderstorms caused record heavy falls across 2018 compared to 848mm in 2017.

Less rainfall continues to be the trend across the the State in mid-December and the year.

A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said annual region as Fish Creek recorded 49.5mm for Decemsummaries for the region are currently being collated ber compared 78mm in December 2017, according by the Bureau’s climate teams and will be released to Fish Creek farmer Neville Buckland who has been collating rainfall data since the 1970s. in mid January.

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rainfall for 2018 as 921mm, about 80mm less than for 2017, said despite the lower rainfall, it had been an exceptionally good season for sileage.

“The main reason for the less rainfall not impacting the season was because it occurred in winter,” he said.

“There was not much rain in October and in the first part of November as well but it was a magnificent season because of the drier winter.”

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - PAGE 5

Summer real estate holiday boom

By Michael Sidors INCREASING interest from Melbourne buyers with record sales, coupled with a population boom throughout the region, are the makings of a regional renaissance housing market boom.

And the summer months for property sales haven’t taken a backward step, with the law of supply and demand firmly favouring those selling in regional areas due to capital city plummeting markets.

“The market is such that right now we are selling homes within two days of coming onto the market, with an entry price sitting at about $400,000 in Inverloch. It’s still very busy over the summer holiday period,” director of LJ Hooker Inverloch and Phillip Island Allan Mann said.

“There’s a number of factors boosting local sales to the point where we now see new records and holding prices. The population here in Inverloch has almost tripled in the past 20 years and a lot of development and growth surrounds that.

“We see a lot of buyer interest from the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, particularly because that basin around Pakenham and Officer is now wallto-wall.

“There’s a lot of commercial, free-hold interest in excess of the $1M mark too.”

Statistically, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria states median house price sales for Inverloch, Venus Bay and Cowes are $575,000, $315,000 and $485,000, respectively. The regional Victorian average is about $417,000, noting that figures are prone to skewing due to outlying sales prices from high value properties.

Houses haven’t stopped selling until the cows come home at Phillip Island, with Alex Scott Phillip Island director Greg Price noting a similar story over the San Remo bridge and within smaller, rural townships.

“It (regional Victoria) has gone gangbusters in

terms of sales. We now see a renaissance period boom, particularly around those little hamlets of Loch, Korumburra, Koonwarra and the Gurdies,” Mr Price said.

“Though the entry point seems to be around the $400,000 mark for coastal Gippsland, there’s still plenty of good buying and good value on offer, especially when compared to the markets of the Peninsula and Yarra Valley.

“It’s not uncommon to see house and land packages gone within a day’s sale, due to a lack of subdivision plans with only in-fill areas generally available here at Phillip Island, on existing zones.

“Those buying up are retirees, tradespeople and small business owners, for the affordable lifestyle, lack of commute traffic and quality retail offerings particularly around Korumburra which is shining a light of its own.”

Once thought of solely as a holiday home market, Venus Bay housing demand has soared in recent years.

“Since 2016, we have seen so many people buy into town to live permanently. Some have bought existing homes and some blocks, with a view to build their permanent home,” director of Alex Scott Venus Bay Daniel Lawrie said.

“Traditionally, Venus Bay has been predominately a holiday home market. Because of this, average turnover of homes was 5-7 years, which meant stock levels were high, sense of urgency for purchasers was low, and the median house price sat at around $250,000-260,000.

“Fast forward to 2018, and we now have a high demand of permanents making the affordable sea change to Venus Bay. This has resulted in much lower stock levels of houses and blocks of land, making the market much more competitive which in turn has driven the median house price up to around $315,000; an increase of roughly 20%.

“Purchasers seem to hail from the outer suburbs of Melbourne, hot spots being the Knox areas such as Ferntree Gully, Rowville and also Ringwood. Many

Nippers crowd First Surf THE Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club nippers season is off to a roaring start, setting another record turnout of new members this year, tipping the 200 mark of pink rashies on First Surf.

This season 212 registered nippers are braving the weather and waves to enjoy some camaraderie while learning beach safety should they decide to pursue life saver qualifications in the future.

The Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Clubhouse was demolished in late November, to make way for brand new facilities expected to be delivered late this year.

In the meantime, all essential equipment is being stored in two shipping containers near the top of the stairs leading down to First Surf Beach.

Club president Dean Manns said he was incredibly proud of the effort all the members are making to keep the club operating under challenging conditions and was impressed with the continued turnout of nippers on the beach.

“I expected numbers to be down on nipper registrations this year but it’s as high as it’s ever been.

Our Bronze camp to train upcoming lifesavers is at maximum capacity as well,” he said.

“It just goes to show that it is the hard work of the community that makes our club able to offer patrols on First Surf, train up and coming life savers and give young people beach safety skills.

“Our biggest challenge has been not having any

Pleasing sales: Brooke Cross, left, and Tani Gregorich of LJ Hooker Inverloch at the 9 Scott Place property. Prosperous sales are set to continue throughout the Bass Coast Shire with Melbourne buyers flocking to the seasides. people come from inner city Melbourne too, which we believe could be due to upgrades in freeway infrastructure.

“Permanent residents in Venus Bay always hovered around 400-600 people in the past, but since the 2016 census stated 940 people, the numbers have been steadily rising and it would make sense to as-

sume that we have now cracked the 1000 mark. “We have had a mixture of young families, young couples, retirees and semi-retirees make the move into our affordable market.

“With no new sub-divisions on the immediate horizon, people are snapping up blocks whilst they can and whilst the pricing is reasonable.”

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Be surprised at swap meet THERE will be something to please any 5029.

Club members love their vehicles and are hapinterest at the 36th Annual Swap Meet to py to share their interest with others. be held at the Korumburra Showgrounds One of those club members is John Denbrok this Sunday, January 13. of Stony Creek.

Mechanical man: John Denbrok of Stony Creek and his treasured 1968 ZB Fairlane.

Visitors will find spare parts for cars, motorcycles, stationary engines, farm machinery, car books, antiques and more, with stallholders and buyers travelling from far and wide for this highlight of the region’s calendar.

Find plants and toys, nuts and bolts, golf clubs, tools and bric-a-brac.

The meet is hosted by the South Gippsland branch of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club as a fundraiser, and will start at 6am.

A highlight will be a vintage and classic car display.

Admission is $5 per person, with children under 16 free. Stallholders can grab a site for $15, which includes entry for one person.

Light refreshments will be available from 6am. To find out more, phone 5657 3371 or 5662

“It’s really good. This is my fourth swap meet.

I enjoy the variety of stuff and it’s a very nice atmosphere,” he said.

Mr Denbrok’s pride and joy is a 1968 ZB Fairlane.

He bought it for $600 from a friend of his father-in-law in 1989 and for 25 years, the vehicle sat in an old hay shed.

Four years ago, Mr Denbrok attempted to sell it and the best offer he received was $1500. In the end, his wife Ann convinced him to fix the vehicle.

He recently began to restore it and so far has repainted the body and sourced a 302 Cleveland V8 engine from a mate in the car club. Restoring the interior will be the final step in the transformation of the vehicle.

Plan to beautify riverside Tarwin Lower of Tarwin Lower. The river connects the twin towns that have different flavours but remain co-dependent,” she said.

“Shops and businesses line one side of the street, the river banks and park area are adjacent.

“To date, there has been no strateThe project will see the comgic plan or approach to the managemunity consulted in the preparation ment and beautification of the river of a master plan to create a master environment in Tarwin Lower. There plan to preserve, protect and enhance have been some capital improvethe river precinct at Tarwin Lower, ments in terms of pedestrian path, as the gateway to Venus Bay and Walkerville.

• South Gippsland however this is not an integrated system of pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

A new Facebook page will be Shire Councillor The pathway ends in a verandah at created to help connect with the Alyson Skinner the hotel. community.

“There is a bicycle pathway beSouth Gippsland Shire Councillor Alyson Skinner said the river was a natural as- tween Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower; this ends set for the townships of Tarwin Lower and Venus in the parking area near boat ramp. There is no designated pathway that links the actual township Bay, as well as surrounding districts.

“It is the gateway into the coastal town of Ve- and business precinct of Tarwin Lower.”

Based on feedback from two community meetnus Bay that sees over 8000 seasonal visitors per day, all of whom drive through the service town ings, along with conversations with community

THE landscape of the Tarwin River and surrounds in Tarwin Lower will be enhanced after South Gippsland Shire Council granted $10,000 to the Tarwin River Precinct master plan.

Pipi season is in full swing at Venus Bay AS ONE of the state’s major pipi fisheries, Venus Bay is a popular location for people wishing to collect the shellfish for bait and food.

Victorian Fisheries Authority director of education and enforcement Ian Parks said most people who collect pipis at Venus Bay do the right thing, obey the catch limits and possess a fishing licence.

“Our fisheries officers work alongside coastal communities and visitors every summer to ensure these fisheries remain sustainable,” he said.

“Regular patrols in uniform and undercover suggest a very high compliance rate amongst Ve-

nus Bay pipi collectors, which is terrific to see.”

Key pipi fishing rules in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, including Venus Bay, are: • daily pipi catch limit of two litres per person, or if removed from the shell (shucked) 0.5 litre per person; • collect pipis with hands and feet only. Digging tools aren’t permitted; • your catch is your own. Don’t collect pipis for other people’s daily limit; and • check you have a valid fishing licence, unless exempt. You can buy one online from www.vfa. vic.gov.au/fishinglicence Mr Parks said different cultures value pipis for different reasons.

“We understand that Venus

Bay is very popular for collecting pipis, which is why we more than halved the daily catch limit in 2009 to better share the pipis stocks amongst different stakeholders,” he said.

“Monitoring indicates the pipi fishery is sustainable and experiences natural variation like most fisheries that depend on spawning of wild stocks.”

Dr John Morrongiello, Lecturer in Marine and Freshwater Biology at the University of Melbourne, said a pipi sustainability study report should be out in a month or so. Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing can call Fisheries’ 24-hour reporting line 13FISH (133474) anytime.

members, business owners and environmental groups, Cr Skinner said there was a need to enhance and preserve the natural beauty of the river, while addressing visitor management issues such as parking and passive community space.

Cr Skinner said the issues were: • lack of designated pathway between end of bicycle track and actual township facilities in Tarwin Lower; • degradation of the river bank area due to inappropriate parking, wearing away at ground surface and impacting on tree roots; • local businesses having limited parking to cater for peak seasons or community events, such as the market held near Mechanics Institute Hall six times per year; • no designated parking areas on the river side of road;

• preservation of river vegetation impacted by little opportunity to view river, causing people to create their own tracks; • vegetation management difficult due to access issues and rubbish caught up in reeds; the river platform walk being removed and not replaced; • a busy road, with the side of the road a defacto bus stop for school buses, with children crossing the road; • limited signs to indicate the environmental values of the area; and • the Tarwin Lower fire station and tennis courts being located on the riverbank.

“This planning report will be undertaken on behalf of the whole community, involving many stakeholders and agencies with different points of view,” Cr Skinner said.

Confusion over dogs on beaches DOG owners are urged to note changes to regulations governing dogs on beaches at Walkerville, despite at least one sign on the beach having the wrong information.

The sign on the foreshore had the incorrect times listed for when dogs are banned from the beach between Walkerville North Hall and Walkerville South. It incorrectly states dogs are banned from 6pm to 9pm and has since been removed.

The Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee website states the correct times, referring to new regulations that apply from December 1, 2018.

These are: • Walkerville South: no dogs allowed on the beach from December 1 until the end of Easter between 9am and 6pm, and dogs permitted on a leash between 6pm and 9am. Dogs permitted on a leash from the end of Easter until December 1 at any time of day; and • Walkerville North, between the camping reserve entry and the boat launching facilities, dogs permitted on the beach on a leash between 9am Wrong information: this sign with the inand 6pm. Dogs permitted off leash between 6pm correct times for when dogs are banned from and 9am. the beach at Walkerville has been removed.

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Tourism buoys business

By Brad Lester AN INFLUX of holidaymakers are buoying South Gippsland’s economy, with accommodation booked out over the Christmas-New Year period, and even more visitors tipped to come in January.

This holiday period is a major contributor to the region’s tourism industry, worth $104 million in South Gippsland Shire annually.

Visitors are lured by the region’s natural attractions, including beaches, walks, rail trails, waterfalls and national parks, as well as art galleries, Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra, scenic drives and quality food and wine.

The region’s tourism jewel, Wilsons Promontory National Park, is fully booked with visitors.

According to the region’s peak tourism group, Prom Country Regional Tourism, the Christmas/ January period is one of the busiest times for businesses in South Gippsland.

Executive officer Christine Legg said, “Good bookings and sales during this time provide businesses with a positive start for the year.

“According to the Prom Country Economic Impact and Visitor Profile, visitors staying in the area during Christmas and January stay longer than during other periods and 63 percent of visitors during this time are return visitors.”

Inverloch Tourism Association member Adam Leys said Inverloch was becoming busier with every summer.

“We are noticing the tourism season is starting earlier. The holiday season is starting on the Grand Final weekend now and it used to start at Cup weekend,” he said.

“All the businesses in Inverloch rely on tourism to be viable.”

Mr Leys also handles holiday house rentals

Regular users: Jodie and Butch McGannon of Leongatha always enjoy their holidays at the Waratah Bay Caravan Park which is again enjoying solid bookings for January. They are pictured with Zoe and Trent Cartmell who stay in the adjoining caravan. through Stockdale and Leggo real estate agency at Inverloch. He reported close to full bookings in recent weeks, in line with previous years.

There is limited availability until the Australia Day long weekend, which will also be busy.

The holidaymakers are a mix of repeat visitors and newcomers, with most coming from Melbourne, along with visitors from Warragul and the Latrobe Valley.

“Each year there seems to be more people choosing to come here than the Mornington Peninsula or the Surf Coast because they are saying

those areas are too crowded,” Mr Leys said.

“The traffic and inability to get to the beach or to get to the shops are factors in those places and so they are choosing to come to Inverloch because it’s more like those places were in the past.”

The Inverloch Tourism Association continues to work with Bass Coast Shire Council on extending the walking and cycling pathway along the foreshore to the surf beach, and also on addressing erosion at the surf beach.

With the influx of tourists comes a shortage of parking, Mr Leys said, but he noted that problem

was not unique to Inverloch and affected all holiday towns.

Acting Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Allison Jones said during summer, council increases local laws patrols to make sure people aren’t overstaying in parking spaces, particularly in peak times.

“It is a busy time of year for Inverloch, so we do expect the parking spaces to fill up quicker than at other times of year,” she said.

“Council is currently undertaking a parking study in Inverloch. Once the study in complete, it will inform what further action needs to be undertaken.”

Mr Leys also suggested the region and Inverloch could benefit from the installation of multilingual signs to encourage more Asian tourism by capitalising on those Asian tourists already visiting Phillip Island.

Waratah Bay Caravan Park had approximately 600 guests over the Christmas-New Year period, the park’s Bernadette Harry said.

“We have been heavily booked with some camping gaps still that have filled slowly over the course of each day with random travellers,” she said.

“Many coming here over the next few weeks are from Foster, Leongatha and surrounds. Many others are from the eastern suburbs with a couple of international guests, mostly northern Europe.

“Most people stay here because they are return guests, and love the beach here and low key atmosphere, and have friends and family here.

“A small percentage are here because of the proximity to the Prom. Some are actually locals that live here and love to enjoy their own backyard.”

In Bass Coast Shire in the year ending December 2017, the region received around 2.4 million domestic and international overnight visitors, who spent an estimated $483 million.

Unrest in the camp at Walkerville

By Brad Lester LONG time campers at Walkerville North may now be enjoying their final holiday at the popular foreshore reserve.

Until now, campers have been able to re-book sites from year to year, continuing annual family holidays that have continued for generations.

But from May 1 this year, all bookings for peak periods will be online and depending on demand, not everyone will be guaranteed a campsite.

That possibility created much discussion on social media last week, with many campers lamenting the possibility they may not secure a site next year.

The peak periods will be Melbourne Cup long weekend, December 26, 2019 to January 28, 2020, Labour Day long weekend in 2020, and April school holidays in 2020.

Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee chair Bill Bray said the previous system of campers phoning the office to book was “antiquated”.

“The community wants to move into the twenty-first century. We know it is going to upset some of the people that have been camping

there for years but the issue is the fairness and equity of the system, and we want to broaden the number of people who can have a great holiday at Walkerville,” he said.

Mr Bray said about half of the current campers were recurrent and the camping reserve was always full, with a waiting list of approximately 100 people.

The park’s booking clerk receives approximately 200 phone calls each January from people seeking to book one of the 128 sites available.

Mr Bray said after the issue was covered by metropolitan media last week, the foreshore committee had been receiving positive feedback from people welcoming the intention behind the new system.

“The new system does not start until May 1 and I just think people are a little suspicious that they are going to be out of their campsite,” he said.

“People may not get the site that they have had for 30 years and then they may.

“When you make changes like this, you are always going to upset people but the committee has been put there by the department to manage the reserve to the best of our ability and that’s what we are trying to do.”

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Families will love Song of the Seals

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas WITH a relevant environmental message to share, Song of the Seals is a must see this week.

Staged by Wonthaggi Theatrical Group, the show is a fun mixture of catchy songs and vibrant costumes for the family to enjoy.

The story – written by Dorothy Hewett – tells the story of Willow Ogilvie, a teenager come to live with her grandmother Myrna Moonlight in Mystery Bay. She befriends Billy the Kydd and soon meets Jonah Fyshe, who tries to steal the skin of a seal.

It is soon revealed the inhabitants of Mystery Bay are Selchies – seals who can become human by removing their skins.

What ensues is a bid to save Mystery Bay and the Selchies from pollution, a fiendish development scheme and the livelihoods of new friends.

Willow is played by the talented Ella Roberts in her first leading role with Wonthaggi Theatrical Group, having played minor ensemble roles in recent musicals and roles in productions at Korumburra Secondary College.

She is joined on stage by an inspiring young cast, including Stephanie Chetcuti as Billy the Kydd, Will Thatcher as Jonah Fyshe, Luke Earle as villainous developer Marlin Prawn and Katelyn Hollins as Sam Seagull, who introduced the audience to Mystery Bay and its story.

The animal ensemble keeps the audience entertained and are sure to wow. The soldier crabs – played by young actors and actresses aged between eight and 12 years old – were double casted to allow more children to be involved

in the show.

The young cast members are joined on stage by Ron Cochrane, Ben Soumilas and Jenny Hollins, who took on the adult roles of the Honeyman, Captain Jacob Kydd and Myrna Moonlight respectively.

For three quarters of the cast, this was their first time on stage.

Director Sue Lindsay said it’s always a fabulous experience to have a mix of ages in the cast.

“The young cast brings a lot of fun and energy to the show, and they get the opportunity to learn from the older cast members,” she said.

Ms Lindsay said interest in the opening show on January 4 was fantastic and the message the show presented was timely.

“It’s about seals and protecting their environment. Recently, a seal was found on the beach in Inverloch; this play was written in the 80s and it is still relevant today,” she said.

Some of the songs inserted into the performance were composed by locals Adrian Darakai and Jess and Jacqui Paulson.

Jacqui Paulson and her daughters Dani and Jess form the band for the show.

“Jacqui is very encouraging. She has the attitude that everyone can sing, and she helps them to reach their potential,” Ms Lindsay said.

The costumes were designed by Vicki Bristow and the sets were put together by both cast and crew.

There is still time to see the show at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine performance space.

There will be shows running on January 10 and 11.

Tickets are available at the door or at www.wtg.org.au.

above, Young stars: from left, Will Thatcher, Ella Roberts, Stephanie Chetcuti and Luke Earle took on the leading roles of Jonah Fyshe, Willow Ogilvie, Billy the Kydd and Marlin Prawn respectively in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Song of the Seals. right, Cliff hanger: from left, Stephanie Chetcuti, Ella Roberts and Jenny Hollins sang the audience into interval in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s performance of Song of the Seals on Friday.

Record low road deaths but 214 too many

By Michael Sidors Ensemble: from left, Camryn McKenzie, Daisy Soumilas, Dean Lyle, Bonnie Parise and ON January 1, the Transport Accident Tabatha Heffer entertained the audience as the hermit crab and soldier crabs in Song of the Commission (TAC) announced that 214 lives were lost on Victorian roads in 2018, Seals on Friday.

the fewest since statistics were introduced.

But despite this the Andrew’s Labour Government is committed to reduce the number of fatalities to less than 200 by 2020, with its $1.4 billion, four year “Towards Zero Action Plan.”

45 less lives were lost on Victorian roads throughout 2018 compared to 2017 and 29 less than in 2013, when 243 were lost which was previously the record low.

Notable trends from 2018 was the substantial reduction in deaths on regional roads, with 115 lives lost in 2018 compared to 156 the previous year. Young driver fatalities, aged between 18 and 25, markedly reduced as well with 28 fatalities compared to 48.

However, regional Victorians are still more likely to die from road incidents compared to people from urban areas, hence the continued installation of flexible safety barriers, rumble strips, wide centre line marking and various policing operations.

In particular, ‘Operation Roadwise,’ Victoria’s largest policing road enforcement operation, targets motorists throughout the busy Christmas period between 14 December and 6 January.

According to Sergeant Peter Pearce, Bass Coast Highway Patrol unit commander, road traffic within the local tourist hot spots frequented by holiday makers and day visitors was heavy, but in general motorists were well behaved.

“Drivers were patient but police observed some drivers taking risks such as drug and alcohol driving,” Mr Pearce added.

“Over the Christmas period from 14 December, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires experienced no fatal collisions however there were three injury collisions.

“Police continue to focus on the five main causes of road trauma: speeding, fatigue, failure to wear seatbelts, driver distractions (mobile phone usage) and impaired driving (alcohol and drug use).

“Each year we continue to see some drivers who use alcohol or drugs and then drive.

“We note an increase in instances of drug driving this year and the use of mobile phones while speeding.

Ideally we would like to see those people make the decision not to drive.

“Speeding around corners is another area of concern we see repeatedly, where drivers do not adhere to advisable speed limits.”

As of last Friday, Operation Roadwise recorded 229 offence instances of which 25 were impaired driving. Throughout Bass Coast, 8850 alcohol tests were conducted.

Alarmingly, on one Sunday last year on December 9, four motorists were found drug driving in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires.

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Cars risk children’s lives TWO cars speeding along Walkerville South beach near young children and doing wheelies have highlighted the need for action at the beach.

its small geographical area, vehicles driving onto the beach are becoming a growing concern in the peak periods, when numbers of beachgoers swells enormously.”

The spokesperson said the decision for a trial cloThat’s the word of the Walkerville Foreshore Re- sure of ramp access was not taken lightly, and was serve Committee, which has implemented a safety based on the ongoing feedback by parking attendants trial banning recreational vehicles from the beach for and the community about dangerous practices. the January holiday period.

“These include cars driving through other beachThe trial has caused concerned among sensible goers to unload and reversing on the beach near playbeachgoers, as the launching and retrieving of boats ing children. Leaving cars parked on the beach, dehas also been banned. Boats must be launched at spite being asked not to, only adds to the problem,” Walkerville North until after the Australia Day long the spokesperson said. weekend.

“Safety concern is only in the peak periods A foreshore committee spokesperson said, “The of Christmas holidays, early January and Easter. need for new safety measures was further highlight- It is only these periods being assessed for safety ed in December with increased incidents of driving solutions.” between beachgoers and parking of vehicles on the The trial closure of beach access ramp to vehicles beach. will evaluate the impact on beachgoers and safety in “There was also a video documented incident of comparison to previous years, and will apply from two cars recklessly speeding along the beach near December 26 to the Australia Day long weekend. young children and doing wheelies. Parents were left “It is only the peak holiday period of summer and shocked at the reckless behaviour.”

Easter weekend that there is a concern,” the commitThe committee spokesperson said the mixing tee spokesperson said. of moving vehicles with young children was not People with canoes and bicycles still have access sensible. down the ramp between the bollards.

“Safety concerns have increased at Walkerville The committee is considering options to address South beach during peak summer periods, with ve- the risks in the peak periods. hicles moving on the beach close to beachgoers,” the “The foreshore committee values feedback and spokesperson said. hearing alternate solutions for improving both beach “Each summer the beach gets busier. Given safety and traffic flow,” the spokesperson said.

Dangerous act: a photo showing reckless driving on the beach at Walkerville South in December before bollards were installed as part of a safety trial.

Traffic attendants are employed to assist the management of traffic flow.

During January, boats will need to be launched from Walkerville North. During the rest of the year, the ramp at Walkerville South will be open and boat launching in non-peak periods will not be affected.

The vehicle access ramp will be reopened for access at the end of January.

The bollards on the ramp can be opened for emergencies.

Access has also been arranged for the commercial fisherman operating in the area.

Government silent on council’s future

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enormous amount of agenda with proper process and proper behaviours.”

The monitor, Mr Stephenson, said, “I will continue to report to the minister, whether it is monthly, five weekly or six weekly, I will continue to submit reports.”

He said the minister would determine how long he remains in South Gippsland. He currently attends all council meetings and briefings, including confidential sessions closed to the public.

“I’m still providing advice as required to the council in accordance with my terms of reference,” Mr Stephenson said.

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The spokesperson said Mr Stephenson “is asstate election because of concerns do- sisting the council to ensure its governance practicing so would impact the government’s es reflect the standards expected by the community.

This includes assisting and advising the council reputation before the crucial poll.

A government spokesperson avoided the ques- about its meeting procedures, as well as policies and processes to manage conflicts of interest, confidential information and councillor conduct.”

The former local government minister, Marlene Kairouz, appointed Mr Stephenson to oversee council’s meetings after a recommendation by the chief municipal inspector.

Mayor Cr Don Hill did not wish to answer a question from The Star about whether he was confident the council would see out the remaining two years of its term. He said there was no basis for the question to be asked.

He also dismissed concerns raised with The Star about new policies he has introduced regarding communication between councillors.

“Since becoming mayor I have instigated agreed meeting norms within the councillor group which has met with favourable acceptance by the group,” he said.

“Meetings and other sessions are flowing more smoothly and with better behaviour than has been the case in the past.

“Guidance from the monitor on ways to improve our working relations have been implemented since his arrival in June and learnings of the group have occurred, leading to better practice in councillor relations and working practices.

“We continue as a group to focus on the outIn the chair: South Gippsland Shire Council comes for the community, as evidenced by an 11 mayor Cr Don Hill chairs a council meeting hour meeting day where we worked through an

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Adventure bound: Scouts from Leongatha and Mirboo North travelled to the 25th Australian Jamboree at Tailem Bend, South Australia, last Thursday.

Scouts chase adventure FOUR Scouts from 2nd Leongatha and six Scouts and two leaders from Mirboo North scout groups met at Mirboo North last Thursday for the bus trip to Tailem Get involved: from left, Phillip Island Nature Parks’ artwork project manager Ailsa Batey Bend, South Australia for the 25th Aus- and Nature Parks’ manager visitor experience Kate Adams with a penguin created from tralian AJ2019 Jamboree. marine debris.

They are camping as troops of around 40 members until January 13, doing all their own cooking and washing of their own clothes.

Each day is full of activity for the scouts from around Australia and there are also scouts from other countries.

In total there will be 12,000 boys and girls from all over Australia and beyond in one giant tent city.

The camp will have its own hospital, police and fire station on site, and a newspaper will be printed each day.

Fun activities will include rock climbing, abseiling, obstacle courses, mountain bikes, crate stacking, land yachts, beach volleyball, water obstacle course, paddling, sailing and swimming, all by the beautiful Murray River.

There will also be day trips away from the Jamboree site.

If you think to would like to join the Scouting movement, contact Scout Victoria to find your nearest Scout group.

On show: Venus Bay real estate agent Daniel Lawrie showcased his grand model railway, Delsbury Hill, at the Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute for holidaymakers to enjoy recently.

“We had some very excited people through this year, including a number of devoted train enthusiasts, both young and old, which was great,” he said.

“I’ll be starting the development of a new layout this coming year and aim to do the next one in December 2020-January 2021.”

The display included an I Spy Competition and more animated features on the layout, including a falling tree activated by a button, pecking chickens, and the favourite from last year: a burning shop with real smoke.

“I also had a few new locomotives on the layout. One of the highlights I hope to have at the next show is animated cyclists pedTHANKS to South Gippsland Shire dling their way around the layout,” Mr LawCouncil for giving the community a rearie said.

Nature Parks commissions artworks PHILLIP Island Nature Parks is calling for expressions of interest for the creation of two unique sculptural artworks to be included in the new Penguin Parade visitor centre, due to open later this year.

Suitably experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are being invited to submit design concepts for the creation of a sculptural artwork to be featured in the Welcome to Country area of the new centre, to recognise the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Bunurong people, and welcome visitors to their Country.

“We’re looking for a highly visual piece of art to capture and stimulate visitor interest, that appropriately represents the cultural heritage values of Millowl (Phillip Island) and the Traditional Custodians, the Bunurong people,” Kate Adams,

visitor experience manager with Phillip Island Nature Parks, said.

“The Welcome to Country artwork should also showcase the Penguin Parade as an iconic ecotourism destination, and add value to the quality of the experience to visitors from all over the world.”

Design concepts are also being sought from all suitably experienced artists to create a second sculptural piece showcasing marine debris items collected from Phillip Island’s beaches as part of the Nature Parks’ Turn the Tide Volunteer program, to educate visitors about marine debris pollution both on the island and as a global issue.

The expressions of interest for these two separate commissions open on Monday, January 7 and close on Friday, January 18. Details are available at www.penguins.org.au/artworks or from project manager Ailsa Batey at abatey@penguins.org.au

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A council spokesperson said the line appears on the online brochure only (not hard copy) and was added to lighten the mood, given the issue of a green waste collection service was contentious at the time.

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Prepare, leave early and live

By Michael Sidors LAST week’s sweltering conditions served as a timely reminder for people to reduce the risk of bushfire on their properties.

Fire restrictions now ban the lighting of fires in the open air without a permit.

Restrictions are imposed on, but not limited to, barbeques and camp fires, burning off, incinerators, farming and road machinery and commercial catering activities including fundraisers for charitable causes.

To assist with preparing properties, South Gippsland Shire Council’s annual green waste amnesty ran until December 31, when transfer stations took green waste for free.

Leongatha CFA captain Dale Carruthers said, “There is a zero tolerance to people burning off and lighting fires unlawfully without permits. The police will be called and charges could be laid, with fines around the $17,000 mark.

“Recurring issues occur mainly before the start and just after restrictions are enforced. Other issues centre around people seeing smoke and not knowing what it is before calling 000, sending us on a wild goose chase.

“People need to follow the Can I or Can’t I brochure available on the CFA website.”

South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager regulatory services Jamie Thorley stressed the importance of people preparing their properties for a possible bushfire.

“Local Laws inspected approximately 1800 properties last season and issued 850 fire prevention notices directing land owners to reduce the risk of bushfire fuel from their property,” Mr Thorley said.

“There’s a really positive reduction year-on-

Fire season: fire restrictions are now in force for the South Gippsland Shire. At the Leongatha Country Fire Authority (CFA) headquarters are volunteer firefighters, from left, Leigh Foster, Dean Pitts, captain Dale Carruthers and Andy Kay. year on the number of property owners’ failing to undertake proper fire prevention measures. To keep this positive momentum going, we need our community’s help to ensure their property does not become a fire risk. Otherwise, there is a real threat to lives and property.”

Although these warnings are repeated yearly, half of the community at risk of bushfire still do not perceive it as real.

A recent CFA Bushfire Community Survey emphasises this, undertaken annually since 200910, and revealed 52 percent of Victorians living in

areas at high risk of bushfire think the risk to their home is moderate, minor or non-existent.

CFA acting chief officer Stephanie Rotarangi said Victorians who were underestimating the risk or who left it too late to leave were risking the safety of themselves and their families.

“If rainfall trends continue, this season will be in line with Victoria’s driest seasons increasing the risk of bushfire,” Ms Rotarangi said.

“Some areas of the state, particularly in Gippsland, are extremely dry and will need many weeks of above-average rain before drought-

stressed plants start to recover.”

Alarmingly, results of the survey also reveal that only one in 10 Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire said they would leave early on days of high fire danger, the lowest proportion in the past seven years.

“Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family, and it means leaving the area before a fire starts – not when you can see flames or smell smoke. Leaving early means avoiding panic, being trapped, making the wrong choices and risking serious injury or death,” Ms Rotarangi said.

“Victoria’s environment and climate means we live in one of the most fire prone regions in the world. Therefore the only way that you can guarantee your safety during a bushfire is not being in it.”

In order to prepare your property and minimize possible destruction, the CFA urged people to move furniture, woodpiles and mulch away from windows, decks and eaves; prune tree branches so they were not overhanging roofs or touching walls; keeping grass shorter than 10cm; regularly removing leaves and twigs, and not having plants higher than 10cm in front of windows or glass doors.

Ensure your home and contents insurance is current, including a level of cover in line with current building standards and regulations; deciding where you will go with pets; making sure you understand local school policies on code red days; creating an emergency kit and keeping extra batteries on hand for radios, laptops and telephones.

The Leongatha CFA is always in need of volunteers with about 30 currently on the books.

Members of the public can make inquiries via their Facebook page, the CFA website or call the fire station on 5662 3240.

Retirement units available at Foster THE Linton Court Retirement Village at Foster currently has two, two bedroom retirement units available.

The retirement village is run by a Foster community non-profit association to provide on an affordable basis independent living accommodation suited for older people.

It is administered on a totally honorary basis by a board of local community people so that the interests of the residents are fully aligned with those of the board.

The retirement village is situated on around five acres adjacent to permanent bush land owned by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and units are well spaced in this great setting.

It is also only 300 metres from the town centre so residents are easily able to access all community shops and facilities. Foster is well served by a major medical practice, hospital and aged care facility, as well as most other ancillary medical services.

The retirement village has 23 independent living units and associated carports, with many features built in to make things easier for older people.

All maintenance issues are dealt with by the village, so residents are free to enjoy their retirement, and come and go as they please.

Unit 21 is a typical unit. It was extended and fully upgraded in 2017, and is now available.

Many benefits: Linton Court Retirement Village at Foster is a pleasant place to live.

Under normal financial arrangements, residents pay an ingoing contribution of around $80,000 for a two bedroom unit, and this contribution is subject to refund where the resident vacates the unit within the first five years.

Residents also pay a very concessional fortnightly rental/maintenance charge, and their phone and electricity or gas.

Anyone interested is invited to make contact with honourable treasurer Lloyd McKenzie on 0439 559 579.

He is happy to show people around and provide an inspection of the units and the total site and amenities.

From above: a floor plan of unit 21 now available at Linton Court Retirement Village at Foster.

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

South Gippsland Shire Council would like to congratulate all nominees in this year’s South Gippsland Australia Day Awards You’re invited to join us in honouring the people and events that help make our community great!

Wednesday 16 January, 7.00pm at Memorial Hall (followed by light supper)

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

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OPINIONS

Fire thanks

the yards could be made into a ground level parking area for cars towing caravans, boats, etc, and larger vehicles.

On the roof area of the two level carpark, there could be a large park and garden area on the same level as Bair Street.

Entry to these areas could be from the Melbourne end or Bair Street.

Also access from Bair Street via the old rail bridge could be possible.

Maybe one of the old shops in Bair Street could be knocked down for more access.

The old station building could be renovated and retained.

This is just a thought.

cent of mobile library members of both the Northern and WE would like to thank South Coast mobile services publicly Leongatha South, (service review presented by Leongatha, Koonwarra and Leanne Williams for WGRL Korumburra CFA brigades Board, November 3, 2017, for their rapid response to our confidential). emergency call for assistance Once again, participants with a large hayshed fire on were not asked the specific Saturday, December 29 on question about retaining the our property on Hillgroves mobile library.

Road, Leongatha South.

Both the workshop and Their quick action conemail surveys resulted in 393 tained the fire to the hayshed responses (including 38 nonand their follow up visits users) from residents in Baw made sure there was no risk Baw, South Gippsland and of a flare up.

Bass Coast.

Thanks also to Mike and There was no further Geoff Allen for their assisconsultation with the comtance with their excavator for munity between 2014 and the the following few days which decision to cancel the mobile made sure the site was totally library at the in-camera meetcontained and cleared before Alan Herrald, ing of Bass Coast Shire counthe total fire ban on Friday, Leongatha. cillors in August 2018.

January 4 with high winds It’s very hard to believe forecast. our councillors regard We are truly blessed to Library decision that this as a methodologically have dedicated volunteers in sound and adequate consultalacks logic the CFA who give up their time so generously to help THE West Gippsland Library tive process.

Veronica Dowman, others. Our grateful thanks to Board CEO states the followCoronet Bay. you all. ing about community consulNigel, Geoff and Lynne tation re cancellation of the Hodges, mobile library: Lies, damn lies “Community consultation Leongatha South. was undertaken in 2014 via and statistics community workshops and a THE West Gippsland Library Ideas for rail yards survey. There were a total of Corporation (WGRLC) has OVER the last few months, 19 participants who attended decided to terminate the moI have read in this news- a total of five workshops.” bile library service covering paper various ideas about The survey “did not ask South Gippsland and Bass developing the rail yards in the specific question as to Coast shires (South Coast), Leongatha. whether the mobile library whilst retaining the service to For what it is worth, here should remain in service” Baw Baw Shire (North). is my two bobs’ worth.

(Ordinary Board Meeting To avoid public input or I think that a two level car- Minutes. In-Camera Session, scrutiny, they made their decipark covering say two-thirds June 29, 2018, page 6). sions in complete secrecy. Likeof the rail yards should be At the same time, emails wise councillors who ratified constructed; the other third of were also sent out to 44 per- the agreement.

To be fair to the latter, most were (far too easily) led down the garden path by the WGRLC. For example they were told South Coast was in terminal decline, whilst Baw Baw was booming.

They were told there were only a ‘few hundred’ users of the South Coast service, when in fact it is three times this amount. They were told the South Coast service averaged only 19 loans per hour when their own 2015 review demonstrated it was 25 loans IT’S been more than a month since the state per hour.

They were told the South election and the Labor Government was re- Coast service (at 25 loans per turned to power. hour) is much less efficient It’s now time for that government to make a deci- than Baw Baw service (33 sion on the future of South Gippsland Shire Council loans per hour). A 25 percent – should the current council stay or should the council differential. be removed and administrators appointed?

Conversely, they were not After a tumultuous term marred by allegations of told the 27 percent higher vis-

E D I T O R I A L

Decision time on council’s future

bullying and disrespect shown by councillors towards fellow councillors and staff, the resignation of two councillors and the appointment of a municipal monitor by the government, it’s clear the council’s ability to govern has been affected by these significant distractions.

The Star has been informed that despite councillors signing a pledge to improve their behaviour, councillors are still displaying poor behaviour that is affecting other councillors and council staff.

This is not a pleasant, nor a safe, working environment and that’s what council is – a workplace – or albeit one charged with the current and future growth of the shire – and the spending of the rates residents pay – money they have work hard to earn.

There has been speculation that the dismissal of council is imminent.

The ongoing internal dysfunction and uncertainty over council’s future is not healthy for the reputation of our shire and a decision either way would go a long way towards clearing the air.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less.

The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

Letters to the Editor ited population in the North (9007), compared to the 6600 (South). Nor were they told the 36 percent higher number of visited towns in the South (seven North and 11 South).

Nor were they told that when adjusted for population, the South Coast service is actually 50 percent more efficient than Baw Baw Shire in terms of loans per hour as a percent of visited population (North, 2.91 percent, South Coast 4.34 percent).

The South Coast service covers many more small towns with a much lower population. This equates to far more travel/set up time, and hence lower loans per hour.

Despite this being a longstanding outreach service to small towns, the WGRLC is perversely abandoning the South Coast service simply because it has many more smaller population towns than Baw Baw Shire.

It demonstrates once again that amalgamating library services in this manner inevitably invites comparisons where the small lose out to the large, especially when appointing a qualified auditor as library CEO. Apart from the misrepresented data how has the WGRLC managed to push this through South Gippsland and Bass Coast councils.

Perhaps promising a new micro-library at Corinella and upgraded library at Foster might have something to do with it?

If so, it is a very high price to pay for the loss of the mobile outreach service to the other 10 towns.

Phillip Vilmorin, Bass.

Library concerns THE West Gippsland Libraries’ proposal for three new ‘library agencies’ in Corinella, Grantville and San Remo cannot be achieved.

The Grantville Rural Transaction Centre does not have the space to shelve the range of books and library materials currently available in the mobile library - there is barely room for a trolley of books - and certainly no room at all to browse and meet up with friends and neighbours.

The 1400 people who live

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

professional-report/123.pdf) In short, mobile libraries positively discriminate in favour of small towns that otherwise generally receive a diminished benefit in comparison to more centralised library services.

Twenty years ago the Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires amalgamated their library services with Baw Baw Shire, under the management of the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation (WGRLC).

With the subsequent appointment of a relatively new CEO (headquartered in Baw Baw Shire), the WGRLC is now terminating the mobile library service to 11 southcoast towns. In essence, because they are smaller in population than Baw Baw towns - with the latter newly defined as the performance benchmark.

This is contrary to the very purpose of mobile libraries: to service small towns, not large or larger towns. Such is the perverse nature of WGRLC’s ‘new-think’.

The WGRLC claims South Coast patronage has declined over the past four Ruth Smith, years. However, the statistics Coronet Bay. demonstrate this is completely untrue. The only decline is result of the mobile library Bookmobile, not abeing ‘off-the-road’ for 32 and 33 days in 2016, and 2017. broom closet Otherwise South Coast “MOBILE library services are essential to the Public Library patronage (mobile library visService and should be seen as its) has increased on over the past four years (see https:// an integral part of it.

“When planning library wgrl.swft.ent.sirsidynix.net. services to meet community au/custom/web/content/wgrl/ needs, mobile library services WGLAnnualReport1617.pdf) Fortunately, not all lishould be considered early in the planning process as a vi- brary bureaucrats are bereft able and cost effective means of imagination. For example, to serve residents disadvan- Murrindindi shire (populataged in terms of access to a tion 13,500) to our immediate north, has just 21 percent of static library.

“The overall objective our South Coast population of a mobile library service is and 21 percent of our rate revto promote equity of service enue, and yet they have most achieved provision by enhancing the enthusiastically opportunity of access to li- what our WGRLC tell us, with a very straight face, is brary services. the “A mobile library provides humanly impossible: the most flexible of library (Murrindindi) Mobile Library service, not being restricted van has been rejuvenated and to any particular population will come back as the ‘Mocentre and able to respond bile Library and Customer to the needs of fluctuating Service’ van.

What we would give to populations.”

So said Ian Stringer in have a dash of that lateral IFLA Mobile Library Guide- thinking and library-leaderlines (https://www.ifla.org/ ship gravitating down south. files/assets/hq/publications/ We can also draw inspiration in The Gurdies, Pioneer Bay, Grantville, Tenby Point and Coronet Bay must drive to Corinella. This is not an improved service.

The library board boasts about a click and collect service, a mobile app or website, collection of books movies, PCs, WiFi, visits from librarians and weekly programs at Bass Valley Children’s Centre and Primary School, as if this is all new and wonderfully innovative. All of these services have been available through the mobile library.

They promise to be open 30 hours a week. Who are they kidding? Tiny micro libraries at both San Remo and Corinella open for 30 hours each - at what cost?

Or will they be staffed by librarians for much less hours with volunteers monitoring and overseeing the operation the remaining time.

To have treated the Waterline community with such disrespect by cancelling the mobile library, in secret and without consultation, is the height of contempt.

Now the library board and Bass Coast councillors expect us to trust them!

from many similar local and overseas libraries.

The WGRLC’s unimaginative ‘cost-cutting’ solution for the Waterline is to relocate library services to a Corinella broom-closet, and attempting to attract Grantville and Coronet Bay residents.

Oh, and throw in a ‘new, exciting and expanded’ online ordering service (‘click and collect’). But wait, the mobile library already delivers ‘click and collect’ to 11 South Coast towns without having to locate, establish and manage 11 library depots, and without having to pay library agency fees to each.

So, why would they abandon mobile libraries - a cheaper, simpler method of delivering ‘click and collect’? Because they want the mobile service gone, and they know its replacement will fail.

The end game is to force patrons to Wonthaggi and one or two ‘broom-closet’ micro-libraries, perhaps at Corinella, and San Remo.

There is another major problem with ‘click and collect’ in the absence of a mobile library as the means of delivery. It requires an online interface, and 40 percent of people aged over 65 are not internetconnected.

The WGRLC propose these members use their photographic memory of the library catalogue to telephone their book selections through to Wonthaggi. Selected books will be individually picked, wrapped, packed and delivered via a costly and convoluted ‘Cobb and Co’ courier process to a ‘depot near you’.

We can be certain there will not be 11 depots, because this would be more costly than a mobile service. Thus far, only one town is currently slated for a library depot.

In any event, telephoning a phone order is not quite the same as browsing a library catalogue.

The service will quickly fail as it is surely intended to do. Just as it has in the few shires it has been attempted (Wellington, Campaspe, High Country).

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just say “no” to the WGRLC.

Pete Granger, Tenby Point.

VOXPOP! VOX

The Star asked sunbathers at Inverloch’s main surf beach last Thursday, “How do you stay safe at the beach during the heat?”

“Two things for me: plenty of sun cream and child vigilance. I always keep an eye on my kids.”

Samantha Meager, Port Macquarie.

“I swim between the red flags.”

Zidane Weyman, Eltham.

“When the waves are big, I always make sure to tell mum and dad where I am.”

Levi Carr, Kangaroo Ground.

“I always try to swim between the flags.”

Azzie Twomey, Melbourne.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - PAGE 13

Clinic fills Island health gap THE Bass Coast Health Minor Injury and Illness Clinic opened at the Phillip Island Health Hub in Cowes recently.

The clinic was opened three days ahead of schedule, following a massive effort from Bass Coast Health (BCH) staff to honour the State Government’s election commitment to have it operational

by Christmas.

Newly elected Bass MP Jordan Crugnale joined BCH board chair Don Paproth in a ribbon cutting ceremony to proudly declare the service open in front of a delighted crowd of supporters.

Among the crowd were representatives from the Cowes Medical Centre, Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group (PIMHAG), the BCH board, the Phillip Island Community Advisory Group and Bass Coast Health’s Community Advisory Committee.

The opening of the clinic means Phillip Island residents and visitors now have access to round-theclock health care, just in time for the influx of summer holiday-makers.

And it has already proven popular, treating its 100th patient just five days after opening and more than 150 patients within the first week.

These patients mostly presented with complaints such as coughs/colds, minor cuts, removal of fish hooks, sprains/strains, minor abdominal complaints and croup.

Staffed by one doctor and one nurse, the clinic fills the 24 hour gap for people suffering from minor ailments such as minor cuts and burns, earaches, sprains and strains, fever, rashes and infections. It also serves as a back-up when local GP appointments are not available.

The service is not designed to replace a person’s usual GP. GP services continue to be available on the Island and should be the first choice for people seeking this type of healthcare.

BCH CEO Jan Child said, “People need to have

the support of hospital-grade services such as radiology, pathology, pharmacy and specialist emergency doctors to safely treat serious illnesses and injuries such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, pregnancy complications, fractures, sudden severe headaches, severe burns, severe abdominal pain, decreased consciousness and blurred vision.

“Patient safety is our highest priority and we are very keen to make sure that people understand that the best care for serious issues will always be provided by an accredited Emergency Department such as at Wonthaggi Hospital, or by Victoria’s very skilled Ambulance Victoria paramedics.”

The clinic will remain operational until it is replaced by an urgent care service, to be established in a nearby section of the Phillip Island Health Hub mid next year.

BCH has already begun working with builders, architects and the Department of Health and Human Services to design the upgraded service, which will be able to deliver a broader range of services from treatment bays, a resuscitation bay and an isolation room.

Planning for the development of a community hospital on the site will commence in the new year.

People wishing to receive regular information and updates about health services on Phillip Island can join the ‘Friends of the Health Hub’ emailing list by contacting BCH public relations manager Nikki Loughran at nikki.loughran@basscoasthealth.org.au The clinic is located at 50–54 Church Street in Cowes and can be contacted by phoning 5951 2101.

The clinic is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is a free service.

Enquiries about allied health, nursing or specialist medical consulting services can be directed to the Phillip Island Health Hub’s general reception number: 5951 2100. These services are available from 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Globetrotting product: from left, Naomi Dunne, Hilary Skelton of Prom Coast Ice Cream and Sorbet, and Melissa Dunne from Toora, with some of the delicious range of the company’s ice cream and sorbet. Naomi and Melissa’s sister, Sarah Dunne, discovered Prom Coast Ice Cream much to her surprise in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where Sarah now lives.

Toora icecream goes global DUBAI has given Toora icecream manufacturer Prom Coast Ice Cream and Sorbet its lick of approval with this award winning brand now on sale in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai and a new order is expected in the new year.

Dubai is in the Gulf Cooperation Council which is a customs union of Persian Gulf states. Prom Coast Ice Creams’ successful entry into Dubai clears the way for future orders from other Persian Gulf states.

The export order has capped off an exciting year For Prom Coast Icecream, its first export ship- for owners Hilary Skelton and Daniel Encel and ment to Dubai was a culmination of two years’ hard their small family run business.

They also won multiple medals at the 2018 Auswork navigating through some of the toughest food tralian food awards, including a gold medal for their regulations in the world.

The company’s Hilary Skelton said, “Dubai is a Chocolate Ice Cream.

Prom Coast has entered the Australian Food thriving international trading city and Prom Coast Ice Cream is thrilled to be able to promote our lo- Awards for three years and won gold medals every cal products and district to people from all over the year, and the business continued to gain new customers during the year. world.

Exciting new customers include the Cow Cow “We were alerted to the shipment clearing customs and going on sale by Toora born Dunne sisters, Cafe in Foster, Bimbadeen Farm on Phillip Island, Cheese Rebels in St Andrews and Gippsland Pantry one of whom – Sarah - lives in Dubai,” she said.

By all accounts, the products have been a hit in in Yarram.

Record rush to emergency THE emergency department at Wonthaggi treated a record number of patients in 2018, with 16,526 patients receiving care.

That is an increase of 6.4 percent on the patient numbers for 2017.

The increase has predominantly been in patients requiring more urgent treatment, with category one patients (the sickest) up 22 percent, category two patients up 19 percent and category three patients up 13 percent.

Category four and five numbers - GP type presentations - were stable.

Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said, “We are Health win: from left, Bass Coast Health chief medical officer Associate Professor Bruce Waxman, Cowes Medical Centre GP Dr Howard McCormick, BCH CEO Jan Child and pleased that the acuity and complexity has increased, Bass MP Jordan Crugnale at the opening of the Bass Coast Health Minor Injury and Illness in line with the expectations of us performing as a subregional service.

Clinic at Cowes.

“Eighty-five percent of patients have been seen, treated and discharged within four hours against a target of 81 percent – all of this occurring in our six cubicle ED.” On Christmas Day 2018, the emergency department had 64 presentations, compared to 74 in 2017.

“Of the household waste collected, 53 percent is WITH the holiday season well underway, On Boxing Day 2018, the department had 79 presenthrough the recycling and organics bins. it’s timely to stop and think about how recovered However, since Bass Coast Shire introduced a food we stack up when it comes to recycling. and garden organics service in 2017, their recovery Gippslanders have a great record when it comes rate has increased to 77 percent,” Cr Ellis said. to recycling. Seventy percent of materials discarded “This is due to food no longer being discarded in in Gippsland are recovered (recycled, reused or re- the garbage bin, and people being more conscious purposed) and 30 percent goes to landfill. about what goes into each of their bins.

According to Cr Dick Ellis, chair of the Gippsland “This is an encouraging result and I’m pleased to Waste and Resource Recovery Group, a focus on say that more is being done. Not only are many counmaximising resources and minimising waste is lead- cils and businesses on the front-foot when it comes ing to less and less material going to landfill and looking at ways to increase the effectiveness of recymore resources circulating back into the economy. cling, but many are investigating and implementing “This result stems from region-wide changes in ways to reduce resource use in the first place; they perceptions around what ‘waste’ really is. It has been can see the benefit it brings to the environment, comgreatly influenced by councils, businesses and indus- munity and economy.” try investing in resource management services and Over the next 20 to 30 years, Gippsland will be infrastructure and by a groundswell of community one of the state’s fastest growing regions which will action focusing on more sustainable practices,” he present the sector with challenges and opportunities said. when it comes to accommodating this rapid growth.

Gippsland generates around 485,500 tonnes of “With an ever-increasing population and a strong waste per year, which is approximately 3.8 percent focus on sustainable practices and outcomes, it’s imof Victoria’s total waste. Of this, 135,000 tonnes are portant for the region to maximise its resources and collected from households through their kerbside for all of us to rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle,” bins.

Cr Ellis said.

Think waste these holidays

tations, whereas in 2017 there were 80 presentations.

On New Year’s Eve 2018, the department had 76 presentations, whereas in 2017, it had 98 presentations.

On New Year’s Day 2019, the department had 79 presentations whereas in 2018 there were 82 presentations.

“Key presenting issues to the department were in line with what we usually see: cardiac, infections, respiratory, mental health/drug and alcohol and wounds,” Ms Child said.

She said the opening of the Medical Illness and Injury Clinic (MIIC) at Cowes on December 21 may already be having an impact on presentations of lower acuity patients.

From December 21, 2018 until midnight on December 31, 2018, 689 category four and five patients (lower acuity) presented to emergency, compared to 729 in 2017.

“The MIIC to date has seen 375 patients – all but a couple have been lower acuity patients,” Ms Child said.

“The busiest day so far at MIIC was December 28 with them seeing 54 patients, between one doctor and one nurse.”

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Mental health boost GIPPSLAND Primary Health Network is investing more than $1 million in the delivery of psychosocial support services to adults living with mental health conditions across the region.

Giving spirit: from left, Jim Pickersgill, director of Jim Pickersgill & Associates, presented a $5000 cheque to Lifeline Gippsland community development officer Sam Forbes.

Accountancy extends a lifeline purely from a sense of compassion and yet, many of these organisations are under resourced and struggle to reach out to all in need,” he said.

“As part of our company mission statement, and in conjunction with the Count Charitable Foundation (CCF), a non-judgemental organisation who has asJim Pickersgill, director of Jim Pickersgill & As- sisted so many, we are proud to deliver this donation sociates (JPA) and Gippsland Wealth Management, to do our part.

“JPA and CCF are therefore, delighted to gift has donated $5000 to Lifeline Gippsland, thanks to $5000 to Lifeline Gippsland. Calls to Lifeline and their philanthropic association with the Count Charisimilar organisations peak at these times as people table Foundation. reach such low points in their lives.”

Mr Pickersgill said Christmas was supposed to be Lifeline Gippsland CEO Michelle Possingham a time of “goodwill and happiness for all”, but recoggratefully received the cheque and agreed Christmas nised this was not necessarily the case for some. ought to be a time of celebration and joy. She said “Society as it is, has a hidden sadness amongst that for some, Christmas was less about celebration many, including the vulnerable,” he said. and more about struggle.

“Having worked in this space before as a pro“Increased financial and time pressures, family vider, I understand that it is more common than most tensions and isolation at Christmas can have a negaof us realise. tive impact on people’s mental health and wellbe“The elderly, the frail of body or mind, and those ing,” she said. where life has simply dealt them cards where they “The overwhelmingly generous donation we have couldn’t possibly win, are often feeling very alone at received from Jim Pickersgill & Associates and the this time of year.”

Count Charitable Foundation is an early Christmas Mr Pickersgill believed those who displayed gift that will help to increase our capacity to respond enormous compassion by spending time with the to inflated need over the holiday period and beyond. vulnerable and gave up their own Christmas celebra“As a largely self-funded organisation support tions to carry others through this time were the real such as that shown by Jim Pickersgill & Associates “unsung heroes”. to Lifeline Gippsland is vital to enabling us to con“They don’t look for validation or thanks but act tinue our life-saving work in the community.”

A LEONGATHA based accounting and financial planning firm, that has a welldeserved reputation for ongoing charitable support throughout the year, extended one final act of kindness to wrap up 2018.

Start your own business

Gippsland-wide organisation ‘within Australia’ has been awarded the contract to deliver the National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPSM) program in South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Latrobe, Baw Baw, Wellington and East Gippsland shires. Importantly, it will include remote areas.

Formerly SNAP Gippsland, the organisation, ‘within Australia’, delivers accessible programs and services that help people achieve optimal health and wellbeing by being better able to respond to challenges they face daily.

Gippsland PHN chief executive officer, Amanda Proposch, said the program targeted adults with a reduced psychosocial functional capacity.

“These adults are experiencing mental health conditions and require short term psychosocial support,” Ms Proposch said. “The program provides support to people with mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment, who do not satisfy National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) eligibility requirements. It will also improve access

to psychosocial support services in Gippsland.

“This service is intended as a step-up to or stepdown from other mental health services and forms an essential component of our Stepped Mental Health Model which is currently being co-designed.”

Ms Proposch said the program would improve the capacity for participants to function more independently.

“We will ensure the services are delivered in a culturally appropriate manner and provide links within a stepped approach to ensure people are matched to a service commensurate with their mental health needs,” she said.

‘Within Australia’ has been a leader in the delivery of community managed mental health and wellbeing services since 1992. In 2016, it changed its name from SNAP Gippsland to ‘within Australia’ to reflect its commitment to providing “innovative people-centred services” that help people achieve better outcomes.

The organisation believes mental illness should not preclude a person from leading a meaningful and fulfilling life, based on their individual values and goals.

Ms Proposch said she looked forward to Gippsland PHN working with ‘within Australia’ over the next three years.

Bass Coast Council briefs Waste fix

dents at Bass Coast Shire Council’s Decemmeeting.

BASS Coast Shire Council resolved to pro- berPhillip Leo O’ Connor passed away on December 11. vide a fit for purpose combined transfer staHe was a former Borough of Wonthaggi counciltion/depot on Phillip Island at its December lor, a local business owner, a dedicated volunteer with the Wonthaggi CFA and the State Coal Mine, and was a 19 meeting.

This would be a short term fix. It was recommended council explore the long term business case to upgrade or replace the Cowes Recycling Bank.

The entire project upgrade is expected to cost between $8 million and $8.5 million.

Councillors agreed to allocate up to $80,000 additional expenditure from the 2018-19 budget to allow the project to progress.

“This is something we have to act on as quickly as we can,” Cr Stephen Fullarton said.

“The recommendation is to continue to operate the existing service with enhanced capability until the new centre is constructed.”

Mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the Waste Service Infrastructure Review and Gaps Analysis Report – which produced the recommendation – also noted facilities at Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Grantville are not meeting best industry practice, which council will consider.

Council strives to reduce emissions

board member of the Wonthaggi Miners’ Dispensary.

Malcolm Dunn was a Vietnam Veteran, a member of the CFA and an integral part of the Kernot community.

It was said that he built nearly everything in the hills area.

Mr Dunn was a community minded man involved in everything in the hinterland.

Delegations deferred

BASS Coast Shire Council opted to defer its decision to delegate councillors to committees until the February meeting.

Traditionally, council reviews its appointments on council committees and delegated committees at the end of the year.

However, councillors were not given enough time to discuss appointments due to deputy mayor Cr Bruce Kent’s sojourn.

Cr Pamela Rothfield called for the deferral to ensure appointments were made fairly.

Decisions will be made on February 20.

Locals back libraries BASS Coast Shire Council will work towards a community greenhouse gas emis- COUNCILLOR Geoff Ellis attended Bass A NEW startup program has been entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses, sions target.

Coast Shire Council’s December meeting to inspire others across Gippsland, and to showcase launched in Gippsland.

Cr Michael Whelan called for council to commit to with exciting news about the local libraries.

Gippsland success stories to the world.

Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Latrobe City and Wellington councils have secured funding through a joint bid from LaunchVic to create the program to support 40 Gippsland entrepreneurs in its inaugural year.

Gippsland was the equal largest funding recipient in LaunchVIC’s recent regional startups funding round.

“We are excited to be working alongside our neighbouring councils on the delivery of this initiative. The Startup Gippsland program aims to bring business growth and job opportunities to Gippslanders by kickstarting entrepreneurial activity across the region,” Cr Brett Tessari, mayor of Bass Coast Shire Council, said.

The program will allow up to 10 startups from participating councils to develop, launch or grow their business through a 12 week schedule of masterclasses, mentoring and meets.

The program will also tell the stories of local

“Anyone who lives or works in these four council areas with a potentially scalable business idea or current small business that they want to take to the next level is encouraged to apply for this program,” Cr Alan Hall, Wellington mayor said.

Baw Baw mayor Cr Mikaela Power said, “This program is important to economic development in our region, since startups have been shown both here and overseas to create more jobs.”

The Startup Gippsland program will be delivered by local startup experts and Gippsland Business Award winners, GippsTech.

GippsTech CEO, Dr Elena Kelareva, a former product manager at Google and mentor at the Melbourne University Startup Accelerator program, is thrilled to be pioneering the Startup Gippsland program.

Applications for the Startup Gippsland program opened on January 7.

reducing emissions by 50 percent – compared to 200910 emissions – by 2025.

“The plan clearly seeks to reduce community wide emissions. To achieve this, council needs to work cooperatively with businesses and community groups in a similar way as was envisaged in the Plastic Free Policy adopted by council in November,” he said.

Cr Geoff Ellis backed the motion and applauded the inclusion of the Waterline area in the plan.

“This motion is about us – our leadership and our vision,” he said.

“This is in the best interests of the five year olds who are going to be left to clean up our mess in 20 years’ time.”

Cr Julian Brown showed resistance and wanted to defer the decision to gather more information.

“I believe the environment is important and I support the work to reduce our own emissions,” he said.

“How will we ensure the community meets these targets? Will we provide incentive for solar panels? What are the financial implications? I was in favour of the Plastic Free policy and the first thing that happened was I received an email from an affected local business.”

However, the motion was carried and council is undertaking a project to establish a baseline for community emissions.

Health fears

RESIDENTS have expressed fears regarding a telecommunications tower to be built on Doctor Sleeman Drive in Wonthaggi.

Heather Gardner drew Bass Coast Shire Council’s attention towards the noise and fumes, and asked how this would be eased to protect the health and safety of neighbouring residents and golfers.

Council said the application for the tower had been assessed against relevant provisions of the Bass Coast Planning Scheme and the Telecommunications Code of Practice.

As council voted in favour of the tower on December 19, parties are now able to appeal the decision to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Opening doors: from left, Wellington Shire Council mayor Cr Alan Hall, Latrobe City Vale Phillip, Malcolm Council mayor Cr Graeme Middlemiss, GippsTech CEO Dr Elena Kelareva, Bass Coast MAYOR Cr Brett Tessari acknowledged the mayor Cr Brett Tessari and Baw Baw mayor Cr Mikaela Power announce the launch of the passing of two prominent Bass Coast resiStartup Gippsland program.

Cr Ellis said he had been involved in positive conversations across the Waterline area about small and comfortable libraries and agencies that are set to replace the broken down mobile library.

“I would like to say it’s very good talking to the members of the community about their ideas and how we can do it, and we need to keep listening to each other respectfully in the meetings we are going to have in January,” he said.

Permit approved

A PLANNING permit was approved for 19 Cadogan Avenue in Ventnor following Bass Coast Shire Council’s December meeting.

The application sought to construct two double storey houses side by side on the site.

Objectors feared overdevelopment, the impact on liveability, parking issues, detriment to water supply services and drainage impacts.

Cr Pamela Rothfield said the concerns had been addressed in the conditions of the permit, demonstrating the developer had done what they could to ease impacts.

Cr Julian Brown spoke against the planning permit.

“I went and drove around the area the other day to check it out. It seems clear to me the predominant form in Ventnor is single dwellings on single blocks. The frontage is pretty narrow, the plans have got two driveways; it will be a bit of a squeeze,” he said.

The motion was carried seven to one.

Cr Les Larke excused himself from the meeting with a conflict of interest for this item.

Farewell CEO

COUNCILLORS thanked CEO Paul Buckley for his years of service at the December 19 meeting.

Mr Buckley served as CEO for five years.

Mayor Cr Brett Tessari thanked Mr Buckley for his contribution to the Bass Coast community and for helping him adjust to his role as a councillor for the last two years.

Mr Buckley will retire in February. Ali Wastie was recently announced as the new council CEO.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - PAGE 15

BEAT THE HEAT this SUMMER

Beat the heat wisely this summer

WITH the weather heating up and many people across the region getting busy in their gardens, now is a timely reminder that Permanent Water Saving Rules are in place for all water supply systems.

be limited to once per season.

Aside from following the permanent water saving rules, there are many simple water wise practices customers can activate at home. These include: • using a half flush when flushing the toilet; • fixing any leaking or dripping taps; • ensuring hoses are fitted with a trigger nozzle South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Permanent Water Saving and free of leaks’ • installing a pool cover; Rules are in place to help all customers maintain a • installing a water saving shower head; common-sense approach to water use.

• only running washing machine and dish washThe rules are in force permanently and are separate from any other water restrictions South ers when there is a full load to be washed; • limiting shower time to four minutes; and Gippsland Water may need to impose from time to • planting water wise garden plants and using time.”

The key aspects of the Permanent Water Saving mulch to hold moisture in garden beds.

Visit the South Gippsland Water website for more Rules are easy to remember: Aaah, that’s better: Spike cools off in a clam shell pool on a hot day. Photo: RSPCA • install trigger nozzles. All garden hoses should water saving advice from Smart Approved WaterMark: www.sgwater.com.au/smartwatermark.

Victoria. be leak free and have trigger nozzles attached; “It’s timely to remind the community that the • water during the cool. This one is common sense! Water gardens and lawns outside the heat of rules are in force year-round and are separate from any other water restrictions that South Gippsland the day, between 6pm and 10am; and • sweep, don’t hose. Don’t use your hose and Water may need to activate during dry times,” Mr waste precious drinking water cleaning paths, drive- du Plessis said.

“Water is an essential resource and shouldn’t be and patios. Instead, grab a broom and sweep. If WITH the heat of summer well and truly heat stroke. This can include excessive panting, dark ways you do need to clean surfaces with water, a water ef- wasted; small, everyday water savings can make a or bright red tongue and gums, sticky or dry gums and here, RSPCA Victoria is urging South tongue, staggering, seizures, diarrhoea or vomiting; ficient pressure washer is the best option and should big difference.”

Gippslanders to care for their animals on • avoid hot surfaces. Dogs are also susceptible to hot days. burning their footpads if the ground is too hot. This RSPCA Victoria urges pet owners to be aware can apply to footpaths, roads and sand at the beach. of the needs of their animals ahead of the rising Even when sun is no longer hot, the ground may retemperatures. main too hot for walking; RSPCA Victoria CEO, Dr Liz Walker said, “There • dogs in utes. Dogs travelling on the back of utes are a few key ways to protect your pet from suffering are also susceptible to burning their footpads/in conany adverse symptoms in the summer, though ulti- tact body parts on the ute tray - many of which can mately, the best protection is sun avoidance.” get very hot in the sun. Owners need to cover the RSPCA Victoria’s top tips for keeping pets safe trays with a suitable material to prevent this problem in the heat are: and provide a shaded area; • avoid the sun if possible. Keep your dog or cat • cool water tip. Some dogs will avoid drinkout of the sun, especially between the peak sun hours ing from bowls with floating ice cubes, but you can of 10am and 2pm; freeze half-filled bowls and then top them up with • keep pets indoors if possible if the indoor envi- cool water before putting them out; and ronment is cooler for the animal; • clam shell pools. Place a clam shell pool in the • provide your pets with a cool, shaded area with shade and fill it with water so your dog can wade in good ventilation at all times as many animals cool the water to keep cool. If your pet shares your yard themselves down via evaporative cooling (panting) with children, remember to have all necessary prewhich requires adequate air flow; cautions in place, including fencing, in order to keep • always ensure your pet has access to plenty of children safe from drowning. fresh, cool water in large water containers, whether “It’s important to remember that when we’re ok they are inside or out. Be sure to provide numer- with the heat, often our pets may not cope so avoid ous sources of water in case one is spilt, and ensure walking or exercising your pet on hot days, otherwise outdoor containers are in the shade. Ice can also be walk your dog in the morning or evening when the added to the water to keep it cool; temperature is the coolest. Walking your dog during • all pets must be kept in shade. Be aware that as the hot part of the day may expose them to excessive Think wisely: South Gippsland Water is urging people to save water by using a broom to the sun moves throughout the day, the areas that are heat and potential heatstroke,” Dr Walker said. sweep paths, driveways and patios rather than water. shaded will change. This is why it is important to never tether an animal outside, even if the area is not currently sunny, as this may change; • create a DIY shade-solution for your animal, whether it be hanging a shade cloth, providing coverage with umbrellas, or having a shady deck installed; • be aware of signs of heat stress your pet may exhibit so you can intervene and help them cool down.

If your pet seems to be in discomfort, try wetting its feet and misting water onto its face; • heat stroke can set in extremely fast if an aniHow clean and safe is your drinking water? mal is exposed and you must seek veterinary attention immediately if your pet shows any warning signs of

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BEAT THE HEAT this SUMMER

Waterproofing has multiple uses BASS Coast Waterproofing can waterproof virtually anything using a spray-on protective coating that provides a flexible bond to metals, wood, concrete and fibreglass.

The product has been successfully applied to walkways, factory floors, driveways, shed and garage floors, dairies, stock yards, metal roofing, decks, water tanks and much more.

The protective coating is perfect for water tanks and troughs. It can fix concrete leaks and improve water quality by applying a coating to the inside of the tank or trough.

Gordon Thompson from Fish Creek has had three water troughs and three water tanks renovated by Bass Coast Waterproofing.

“The troughs were leaking, which meant the pressure pump was running constantly and wasting money and water,” he said.

“The troughs I have aren’t manufactured anymore, so it wasn’t an option to knock them down and replace them.”

Mr Thompson had his first water trough coated almost four years ago now and he remains happy with the product.

“The coating is guaranteed for 10 years, but I expect it to last much longer. I would be expecting 20 more years out of them, which makes the coating quite cost effective,” he said.

One of the water tanks Mr Thompson had done is around 35 years old and was leaking quite badly.

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“The tanks are full now, whereas before they were leaking all the time.

And if the troughs and water tanks are no longer leaking, it is saving me money,” he said.

“I am very happy with it, and Dick Pendlebury of Bass Coast Waterproofing was excellent to work with.”

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Shelter plan for Inverloch park THE Wallace Avenue Community Park group is working towards providing a shelter in the Inverloch park for the comfort and safety of locals and visitors.

The Wallace Avenue Community Park was saved as public open space and developed through community involvement and fundraising, with the help of Bass Coast Shire Council, local service groups and businesses, and a State Government Putting LoIndigenous matters: from left: Fiona Newson, Patrice Mahoney, Anne Davies, Rueben Burg, Kate Adams, cals First Grant.

The park contains an eight metre long Rebecca Scott, Steve Parker, Saphina Stewart, Sonia Weston, Geoff Russell, Chris Wightman, Mark Brady, Sally O’Neill, Geoff Elise, Kevin Love and Paul Sandells are behind the Regional Reconciliation Network. sculpture of Koolasuchus cleelandi, a fierce prehistoric predator discovered off the coast of Inverloch and San Remo.

Mike Cleeland, palaeontologist, conducts to the park tours in conjunction with the MuKate Adams, manager visitor ex- tions aims to champion initiatives that seum of Victoria, Monash University, DinoDRIVING reconciliation acperience, Phillip Island Nature Parks, empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait saur Dreaming Project and South Gippsland tivities across the region, Bass said, “Establishing a regional network Islander Peoples, take action, raise Conservation Society. Local groups, families and children also frequent the park. There is Coast Shire Council, Phillip Is- makes sense. We have so much common awareness and create social change. land Nature Parks, Bass Coast ground, it will ensure our combined reIf you are an Aboriginal or Torres a strong requirement for a weather shelter.

A meeting was held on site to discuss the Health and Westernport Water sources are used effectively to achieve Strait Islander living in the local com- proposal for a shelter recently. Present were much more than we could alone. munity and would like to be involved in have come together to form a “The Regional Reconciliation Net- this first of its kind project, the network representatives from Bass Coast Shire Council’s Ella Angarane, Joel Goodall and Angus regional network to help build work will seek to encourage action and would love to chat to you.

Expressions of interest are being Cameron, along with members of the park and actively support recon- capitalise on the collective strength to committee, Mr Cleeland, and representatives ciliation activities across the create a wider range of opportunities invited to become a community reprefor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island- sentative on the Regional Reconciliaregion. er Peoples.” tion Network. For more information, At a recent gathering, Traditional The network comprised of mem- call 1300 720 711 or email communicaOwner organisations, community bers from the Bunurong Land Council tions@westernportwater.com.au groups and local organisations disAboriginal Corporation, Yowengarra Information on the Regional Artcussed how the Regional Reconciliation Bun Wurrung Balug Clans Aboriginal work project is currently open for Network will add value and strengthen Corporation, Bass Coast and South Expressions of Interest can be found reconciliation across the Bass Coast Gippsland Reconciliation Group com- at: http://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ community. bined with the four local organisa- reconciliation

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The shelter will be built over an existing picnic table, providing protection from rain and hot sun. Local community groups, children, families and tourists participating in the Dinosaur Dreaming Dig Discovery tours frequent the park.

The park attracted more than 1000 visitors during 2018, including tour groups and bus loads of school students.

An information board provides education of Bass Coast dinosaurs, and Mr Cleeland conducts rock breaking and fossil discovery at the park, reporting some significant finds.

The park assists in promoting the famous Inverloch Dinosaur dig and provides a haven and safe meeting place for locals and children, nurturing healthy lifestyle and a sense of ownership. It is the only park of its kind in Bass Coast.

The park committee would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Mr Cleeland for his ongoing enthusiasm and support, and to the Inverloch Rotary and Lions clubs, who have provided reliable, generous and willing support to the project from its inception.

“Volunteers are heroes,” Judy Vradenburg, director of the Wallace Avenue Community Park group, said.

Have a happy and healthy 2019 MANY of us would have already packed away the Christmas decorations, but most will still be savouring the last morsels of their festive fare.

It is time to think about your New Year resolutions. Why is it that New Year resolutions always seem like something you never want to do?

Perhaps because for many it involves thoughts of boring diet and loads more exercise?

Honestly, who wants to give up all those delicious festive treats and the champagne, beers, wines and cocktails?

After having so much fun with family and friends, sharing good food and drink, the New Year can seem like a real kill joy.

However getting on those scales after the festive season can be somewhat alarming, seeing how much we have stacked on and then there is the dread of wondering how to get off those extra kilos. This can be a bit of a downer.

You can turn this into a feel good for yourself and your family, and commit to sharing the load and don’t think about losing weight. Make the resolution to get fit and healthy.

Choosing to eat healthy doesn’t

have to be boring and as a family you can work out some family dinner nights where you all come to prepare, cook and dine together.

Try a homemade pizza or pasta making session with the children. Yes, there will be a bit of mess but also a lot of fun and laughter.

Get out those new Christmas gift recipe books and take it in turn to choose a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Making the resolution to get fit could be something the whole family could embrace and can mean some wonderful family outings in the great outdoors.

It has been reported that 90 percent of our best childhood memories take place outdoors. For many this would have been a trip to the beach, a barbecue in the bush, fishing off the jetty or a camping trip.

So talk to the family and jot down some suggestions such as a camping trip, hiking, boating, swimming, bike

riding or even a healthy picnic and walk at the beach.

You don’t have to travel too far afield and camping could just mean setting up the tent in the backyard and perhaps having a barbecue and some outdoor games lawn.

Holidays, weekends and evenings are perfect times for adventures with the family, your husband, wife or friends, so now is a good time to start planning, as too often the time flies by and too much time has been wasted in front of the TV. Make an effort to think about turning off the screens and devices and perhaps create a reading time and then introduce a regular family games night.

This can become a great family tradition when you can connect with each other, share some laughs and get the conversation back on track.

What New Year’s resolutions will your family be making this year?

Fish Creek rewards students THE talented students at Primary School displayed skills by performing in a Christmas Fish Creek and District their music and drama concert to a packed audience recently.

Grade 6 students celebrated the end of their primary education with a day trip to Camp Rumbug.

They also enjoyed a graduation event and received their graduation certificates from school council president Brad Gale, in front of friends and family.

The 2018 awards were presented following the annual whole school Christmas lunch prepared by the school’s Parents and Friends Group.

Award recipients were: • Principal’s Award: Jason Williams; • Lance Moon Most Improved Award: Lucas Buckland; • Leadership Award: Kayley Williams; • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Award: Baxter Paul; • Ann Bright Memorial Art Award: Pearl High achievers: from left, award winners at Fish Creek Quinn; • Kindness Award: Sam Latham; and and District Primary School were Jason, Alby, Sam, Lucas, • Rotary Award of Excellence: Alby Edgelow.

Pearl, Baxter and Kayley.

Grand plan: from left, Mike Cleeland, Barb Langston, John Peterson, Ron Paice, Gerry Lonergan, Terrance Shannon, Terry Hall and Judy Vradenburg discuss the proposed shelter at Inverloch’s Wallace Avenue Community Park.

Planning for Venus Bay’s future SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is excited to be planning for the central activity centre in Venus Bay.

Council has been looking forward to designing solutions to long-standing infrastructure problems in the centre of town.

To that end it has created a concept plan for the community to assess and provide feedback.

Members of the community can provide feedback in any form they wish, including via an OurSay online map that allows them to ‘pin’ their comments to areas of interest.

Council intends to have a large presence in Venus Bay on Saturday, January 19 to meet as many visitors and residents as possible to discuss the concept plan.

Officers are hoping to come away with

ideas that may improve pedestrian and vehicle access to the shops, community centre, playground and the proposed skatepark and carpark.

Mayor Cr Don Hill encourages Venus Bay residents and visitors to contribute to the planning process.

“With resident numbers increasing in Venus Bay, council needs as much input to these proposals as possible so as to ensure the best decision for the community is made,” he said.

“Hopefully, in doing this survey over the busy summer period everyone will be able to contribute to the ideas and discussions.”

For more information about this project, call Skye Radcliffe-Scott, strategic planning officer, on 5662 9200. The OurSay map is online at https://oursay.org/southgippsland/ vbacp

Bus loop makeover THE bus loop in front of St Joseph’s Primary School in Wonthaggi will be renewed in January.

There will be changes in traffic movement during the works, including the temporary closure of the bus loop in the early stages of the project.

The work is expected to take up to six Most of the work is anticipated to be carweeks to complete. ried out during the school holiday period to This $160,000 project is part of Bass minimise disruption to school buses, parents Coast Shire Council’s 2018-19 capital and road users. works program and has been fully funded by Council and the contractor will be workcouncil. ing alongside the school to minimise disrupThe work will include excavation of ex- tions during construction once school begins isting pavement and replacing this with new in early February. compacted rock, replacement of 100 mePlease obey all traffic control measures tres of kerb and footpath to the front of the onsite and seek alternate parking and drop school, minor drainage works and asphalt off areas where appropriate. sealing works.

For more information on this project, There will be changes in traffic move- contact council’s infrastructure delivery team ments during the works, including the tem- on 1300 BCOAST (266 278) or 5671 2211, porary closure of the bus loop in the early or visit basscoast.vic.gov.au/projects. stages of the project.

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The home consists of three bedrooms with builtin robes, a kitchen that is complemented with gas cooking, a rangehood, dishwasher and ample cupboards, and benchspace.

The slate flooring and dado lined walls create a sense of country style living, supported in the winter by a free-standing wood fire heater and cooled in the summer by an air conditioner.

Attached by way of a shared veranda is a fully self-contained one-bedroom unit, perfect for those seeking a dual living situation, or it would also lend itself to a bed and breakfast arrangement as well.

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The surrounding garden has been lovingly created by the current owners consisting of landscaping, paving and thoughtfully planted out with a wonderful selection of plants.

Wandering around the property, you will be appreciative of the peace and serenity, and it would make a lovely place to reside.

Don’t miss the opportunity to inspect.

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The home offers three bedrooms - the master with walk-in robe plus ensuite. The family bedrooms have built-in robes and the family bathroom is central.

Two living/lounge areas, a large sunroom plus a study complement the modern kitchen and dining area, and every window throughout the home offers a stunning view.

This home though is all about energy: electricity is supplied from an off grid power plant, and solar panels with a huge battery bank mean you will not be paying any electricity bills as you will be completely self-sufficient.

Solar panels and a 48v battery bank provide 980A/h which is equivalent to around 10 days use without any sun.

The battery bank is top of the range from German company BAE. This is not a lightweight solar setup, but for those who like the idea, an electricity connection to the grid is an option.

Solar hot water with gas back up and double glazed windows are also incorporated into this cleverly designed home.

The property is well fenced and split into two

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The grounds also feature established fruit trees and low maintenance, low water garden beds. An excellent three bay American style barn rounds out the infrastructure nicely.

This property is situated 15 minutes from Leongatha and 30 minutes from Warragul, and is certainly going to hold appeal. For more information or to arrange a personal inspection, please contact Peter Bellingham or Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate Leongatha.

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Top start to the New Year IT was a special New Year’s Day celebration at Koonwarra parkrun on Tuesday, January 1.

celebrated milestones of 50 parkruns.

All three blokes are familiar with the Koonwarra course and are no strangers to sharing encouragement or friendly words to others on a Saturday morning.

Leo Argento, Bob Hickman and Steve Hannon all In the run briefing, birthday wishes were passed onto Bree-Anna Roy and Kelly Fuery.

Pink balloons made them easily identifiable out on the course.

Both ladies have given plenty of time to Koonwarra parkrun in recent weeks.

Koonwarra hosted visitors from all over the country; Taralagon, Park Hill, Diamond Creek, Sale, Brisbane, Jells Park, Kings Rock (Western Australia), Chinchilla (Queensland) and of course many from neighbouring parkrun Inverloch.

Out on the track, there didn’t seem to be many gaps; first the dedicated runners, then the walkers, plenty of taking the beginning of 2019 all in their stride.

It was also good to see so many families out there.

Another great story which emerged later on in the day was the story of a Laura Brennan.

Laura managed to shave off over two minutes from her personal best, even after stopping to help a young boy who had fallen over just before the finish line.

This is true parkrun spirit.

An amazing 223 participants turned out to Koonwarra parkrun on New Year’s Day. From these, 61 were first timers and 27 recorded new personal bests.

Full results and a complete event history can be Happy birthday: Bree-Anna Roy (far right) found on the Koonwarra parkrun results page.

All could not have been done without volunteers celebrated her birthday by participating in Ebony Knox, Scott Morrison, Narelle Hanily, Karen the New Year’s Day Koonwarra parkrun. She Argento, Sue Ritchie, Helen Lughetto, Cassie Van is pictured with Sarah Peachy, Lynette Mc- Hoorn and Lynette McCarthy.

Carthy and mum Trudi.

What a great way to start the year.

Huge turn out: 223 people took part in Koonwarra parkrun’s first event for 2019 on New Year’s Day.

Great support: volunteers Scott Morrison, Karen Argento, Sue Ritchie, Lynette McCarthy, Cassie Van Hoorn, Helen Lughetto, Ebony Knox and Narelle Hanily ensured Koonwarra’s special New Year’s Day parkrun ran smoothly.

Beau lands a ripper BEAU Elkin of Leongatha could not believe his eyes when he saw a 57cm flathead at the end of his line while fishing at Port Welshpool recently.

Milestones: Bob Hickman, Leo Argento and Steve Hannon ran their 50th parkruns in Koonwarra on New Year’s Day.

Alberton Football Netball League Draw 2019 Round 1: April 6 Fish Creek v Stony Creek Foster v MDU (Night) Tarwin v Toora Round 2: April 13 MDU v Tarwin Stony Creek v Foster Toora v Fish Creek Bye Weekend April 20 Easter Round 3: April 27 Fish Creek v Tarwin Foster v Toora (Night) MDU v Stony Creek Round 4: May 4 Fish Creek v Foster Tarwin v Stony Creek Toora v MDU Round 5: May 11 Foster v Tarwin MDU v Fish Creek Stony Creek v Toora Round 6: May 18 MDU v Foster

Stony Creek v Fish Creek Toora v Tarwin Round 7: May 25 Fish Creek v Toora Foster v Stony Creek Tarwin v MDU Bye Weekend - June 1 Round 8: June 8 Stony Creek v MDU Tarwin v Fish Creek Toora v Foster Round 9: June 15 Foster v Fish Creek MDU v Toora Stony Creek v Tarwin Round 10: June 22 Fish Creek v MDU Tarwin v Foster Toora v Stony Creek Round 11: June 29 Fish Creek v Stony Creek Foster v MDU Tarwin v Toora

Bye Weekend July 6 School Holidays Round 12: July 13 MDU v Tarwin Stony Creek v Foster Toora v Fish Creek Round 13: July 20 Fish Creek v Tarwin Foster v Toora MDU v Stony Creek Round 14: July 27 Fish Creek v Foster Tarwin v Stony Creek Toora v MDU Round 15: August 3 MDU v Fish Creek Stony Creek v Toora Tarwin v Foster ELIMINATION FINAL 3v4 - Aug 10 SEMI FINAL 1v2 - Aug 17 PRELIMINARY FINAL - Aug 24 GRAND FINAL - Aug 31

The eight year old was fishing from a rock wall with his father Rod, when he caught the fish after a five minute effort.

“It put up a good fight for him,” Rod said.

“It took off on him on the light gear. He was over the moon to bring it in.”

The flathead was among a catch of seven fish for Beau that day, with pinkies and other flathead in his Happy with that: Beau Elkin of Leongatha bag. with the impressive flathead he caught while His latest catch comes after he caught 27 whiting fishing at Port Welshpool with his father Rod. at Inverloch over two weeks.

Alberton Football League remains upbeat DESPITE the football restructure not falling into place for season 2019, the Alberton Football League and its member clubs remain positive about the season ahead with six clubs contesting.

for August 31.

The league remains hopeful it will hear of the outcome of its fate for the 2020 season by the end of March.

The league has just released its 2019 draw with some new initiatives notable.

The first game kicks off on Saturday, April 6 and features a night game between Foster and MDU. Reigning premiers Fish Creek will take on Stony Creek whilst Tarwin will host Toora.

The proposed Easter game at Tarwin didn’t eventuate and will instead become a bye round.

Foster will host the second of its night games when it plays host to Toora on April 27. On May 4 Fish Creek host Foster for the first time since the Kangaroos triumphed in the 2018 grand final.

The league has scheduled bye weekends for June 1 and July 6 but may schedule an interleague match into one of these dates, possible against Mid Gippsland.

As mentioned in The Star recently the AFL has Reigning premiers: Fish Creek defeated also decided to break its final’s campaign over four Foster to take out the 2018 premiership in weeks starting August 10 with the grand final down the Alberton Football League.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - PAGE 27

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Theatre fun at Fish Creek

NAUTILUS Theatre Project launches Australia’s smallest theatre this January with a series of performances and workshops to be held in the shed at the Fish Creek Railway Station.

Show returns: the Bass Coast Summer Show is on again this weekend. Pictured are Loch’s Will Barton, Noelene King and James Barton, who picked up the Senior Champion Cow prize at the show last year.

Summer show set to excite involved and hopefully it will give more children reason to attend this year’s show. It’s an exciting thing to be a part of and it builds confidence.”

Winners will receive a sash and a hamper of There will be plenty of action going on around goodies donated by local businesses. the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve including everyChildren can enter from 9.15am on Saturday. one’s favourite events, plus a few new additions.

The Bass Coast Show is always full of life and A highlight this year will be the Junior Show Per- colour with something to interest the whole family. sonalities, a section resurrected by Mardan’s Tanya Show horses and events will take place over both Privitera.

Saturday and Sunday, including the Harness Show, There will be five sections in the Junior Show which promises to be a highlight for horse lovers.

Personalities – the kinder section for preschool aged Live music and entertainment will take place children, the mini section for children from five years around the grounds, particularly from the Red Tent. to seven years old, the junior section for eight years The carnival and the thrilling rides is always a to 12 years old, the teenager section for 12 years to favourite.

14 years old and the Junior Show Exhibitor.

The Totally Wilde Magic show also promises to The Junior Show Exhibitor is for entrants under be an entertaining thrill and the stilt walkers are sure the age of 21 who have placed an entry in any area to amaze. of the show.

Competitions such as fly ball and woodchop have Ms Privitera has experience in Junior Show Per- made a return. sonalities and is excited to bring the event back to the The Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club will Bass Coast Summer Show. be out in force to showcase some quality cars, as well “I was the Victorian Rural Ambassador and was as the ute show, and Harry Fergie tractors and maheavily supported through that journey by Rosemary chinery exhibits. and Wayne (Loughnan, show organisers),” she said.

Show-goers will also be amazed by the creative “I always promised I would find a way to give arts exhibits with a chainsaw artist also set to be back to their show. I used to help in the dairy and featured. beef section but I am really looking forward to bring“The show is ever evolving,” Mrs Loughnan ing this competition back.” said.

Entrants are judged on their personalities, stage The show society works hard to ensure the show presence, the way they communicate with the two is affordable for families. judges and their dress presentation.

Gate admission is $10 per adults, and $5 for those Ms Privitera has organised judges from Bass carrying a pensioner/aged or disability card and chilCoast and South Gippsland. The Bass Coast repre- dren under 14. sentative judge is Nancy Crismanich and the South Children under five can enter for free.

Gippsland judge is Sue Allan.

The group tickets are $25, covering two adults Judging will be interspersed through the day on and two children under 14.

Saturday.

For more information, head to www.basscoast“When I was little, my mum entered me in these agshow.org.au or check out the Bass Coast Summer competitions from four years old. I still have my Show Facebook page. photos and sashes,” Ms Privitera said.

Contact Tanya Privitera on 0408 649 259 for any “It has given me great memories. I loved being inquiries about Junior Show Personalities.

WONTHAGGI is gearing up for the Bass Coast Summer Show to be held this weekend.

wanted to dramatise, a funny experience, a memorable character, a short story that might work better as a play.

It is hoped this workshop will open doors for creative expression and exploration. If successful the group will continue further into the year.

Seating is available for 10 people Who knows – perhaps some of only at each event, which will be held the plays begun here might be peron Fridays and Sundays beginning formed one day? from last Sunday, January 6.

Pop Up Theatre performances Chris Dickins, the founder of and workshops will be held on FriNautilus Theatre Project, will be conday, January 11; Sunday, January 13; ducting the workshops and performFriday, January 18; Sunday, January ing in two different works each day.

20; and Friday, January 25 at Fish Young Playwrights’ Workshop Creek Railway Station Shed. will start at 10am and run for 90 Workshops are $10. Tickets to Chris Dickins: the minutes.

This Playful Life are $10. Tickets to founder of Nautilus Mr Dickins wrote his first play The Mysteries of Rufus Bummings when he was in second grade and Theatre Project. are $15 adults and $10 for students, has written plays ever since. They concession. have been performed in at theatres, Bookings available on the day at large and small, across Australia, and occasionally, the Fish Creek Railway Station. internationally. He believes children are naturally For further enquiries, phone Mr Dickins on 0428 curious, creatively ingenious verbally witty and 560 842 or email: christopherdickins3@gmail.com insightful.

Mr Dickins feels that encouragement in artistic pursuits like these workshops help them to grow into the articulate and expressive older people we need in our modern world.

The workshops will cover character development, the construction of plot, action, comedy and stagecraft.

Each participant will complete a one to two page script by the end of the workshop, which they will be able to take home. All materials are supplied.

“Let’s hope we uncover some budding new Australian playwrights,” Mr Dickins said.

This Playful Life is a one-man performance by playwright Mr Dickins reflecting on a life in the theatre including hilarious disasters, hard fought successes and memorable characters.

He overcomes a traumatic first performance as Robin Hood, writing and performing as Lawrence of Arabia in Grade 5, a disastrous role in the opera Carmen, single handedly pulling down the ceiling of a church venue, eccentric actors and directors, and his first major breakthrough with a 15 minute standing ovation at the 1977 NADIE Conference in Melbourne for his play, The Violin Bird.

SAT, JAN 5, 2019 TO Starting at 11.30am, this is a 60 minute performance includes a Q&A session with Mr Dickins.

MON, JAN 28, 2019 The Mysteries of Rufus Bummings is a charming (including ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) reading/performance of a script that has been performed in theatres across Australia.

Open Daily: The title character is a toy soldier, one of five sol11am to 5pm diers who hang from a mobile toy in the bedroom of Fully Air-conditioned Ruth, a girl with Down Syndrome.

Sitting in a darkened garage waiting for the sale for your comfort the next day Rufus tells Ruth’s story, a life filled with triumphs and disappointments, adventure, mystery and the power of love.

Starting at 1.30pm, this is a 90 minute play in two short acts featuring a magical script and an original soundtrack. It is suitable for the whole family.

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‘COUNTRY LIFE’ The magnificent art of Di & John Koenders Wildlife & Landscapes

Garlic festival returns IF you enjoyed the first two Meeniyan Garlic Festivals, you’re going to love the third!

And if you haven’t been before, on your feet now and mark your calendar for this fabulous day of fun, flavour and facts at the 2019 festival nailed to Saturday, February 16.

“If you’re in the region for the Christmas break, we warmly invite you to return in February to celebrate the amazing bounty and hospitality of the region with thousands of relentlessly friendly Gippslanders,” festival founders and garlic growers Kirsten and David Jones said. “With local wineries, restaurants, breweries and artists gearing up as well, it’s a great party for all ages.”

The known and unknown await you: the celebrity chefs vying to wow you with their garlic panache, proud growers and producers selling their delicious wares, children playing soccer in giant plastic balls, educational talks on all things garlic - medicinal, cu-

linary, therapeutic and horticultural.

And of course there’ll be live music to have you foot tapping as you try a garlic icecream or even a garlic beer.

Keep an eye out for black garlic which will make its debut at the festival too, hovering around the pans of sensational Peruvian chef Alejandro Saravia, Tamsin Carvan of Tamsin’s Kitchen and Trevor Perkins from Hoggett Kitchen at Warragul.

Fabulous events, activities and displays will seep like floodwaters throughout the town; in the main street and hall, through to the recreation reserve, the cricket and footy clubrooms and the delightful shady nooks of the reserve.

“It’s always a great favourite for families, with old fashioned games, storytelling, billy cart races and vegetable carving for the kids. Kids are admitted free of charge, adults $10 and there’s plenty of free parking nearby,” Kirsten said.

For further information on the festival, go to www.meeniyangarlicfestival.com.au

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While GPs come from a medical background, NPs have trained in a holistic nursing environment and usually specialise in one particular field of health.

They are the most senior clinical nurses in the healthcare system, working either by themselves or with a doctor. NPs have the experience and expertise to examine, diagnose, order investigations and prescribe medications.

Robert Gresham has been nursing for more than 30 years and was among the first wave of university-trained nursing students in Victoria.

He worked in various Melbourne hospitals before obtaining post-graduate qualifications in intensive care and emergency nursing. He worked in this field for 12 years, including a three year stint at a specialist trauma and neuroscience intensive care unit in London before returning to Bass Coast as deputy director of nursing at Wonthaggi Hospital.

Following three years of additional study, Mr Gresham was endorsed as a NP, specialising in the syndromes of ageing.

“I remember sweating the first time I wrote a prescription, with the realisation of the implications and responsibilities. Since then I have written many thousands of prescriptions and diagnostic tests and seen our sub-acute service grow from eight to 20 inpatient beds,” Mr Gresham said.

His work now centres around assisting older

people with issues related to medication, falls, mobility, frailty and cognition.

For Ms Jones, the journey to become a NP was a natural progression after completing post graduate studies in urology and continence.

“I saw it as a way to provide my clients with a higher calibre of care to assist them with their urinary conditions. It’s been both challenging and rewarding,” she said.

Until recently, Ms Jones has worked as a clinical nurse consultant in the continence team at BCH and has continued with the team since being credentialed as a NP. “My role is an exciting addition to the continence service, as many clients who see our team for an assessment are found to need simple investigations such as urine pathology or an ultrasound. I can order these tests to save them going back to a GP,” she said.

“I’m also authorised to order diagnostic tests, make referrals and write prescriptions for medications for urinary issues. This has the dual benefit of saving the client going back and forth to their GP and easing the burden on our overloaded GP systems.”

Ms Jones will soon be seeing even more clients, with BCH planning to open a Urology Outpatient Clinic, which will include urodynamics, or investigations into pressure on the bladder to treat incontinence. The clinic will be led by Ms Jones in collaboration with a visiting specialist urologist.

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Mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the current Arts and Culture Plan 2015-19 has expired and the opportunity to develop a long term 10 year plan supports council’s ambition to grow the sector in the community.

“Our Council Plan 2017-21 identifies arts and culture as a major economic driver, attracting visitors and business opportunities and also a key to growing a healthy, active and harmonious community,” he said.

“Arts and culture has developed in leaps and bounds in our shire. This is demonstrated through the refurbishment of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, a huge growth in events, the acquisition of the Robert Smith Collection and planning of the Cowes Cultural Precinct, just to name a few.

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“The strategy will also underpin our advocacy on major arts and culture projects such as funding for the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre.”

The Arts and Culture Strategy will be developed through extensive community consultation occurring during January.

Community members are invited to attend workshops on January 11 from 10am to 12pm at the Inverloch Community Hub and the Cowes Cultural Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Council will also be gathering feedback at pop ups, occurring at the Bass Coast Agricultural Show on January 12, the Rhyll twilight market on January 18 and the Pioneer Bay Australia Day celebrations on January 26.

The feedback gathered during these sessions will be collated and used to inform and guide the development of a draft plan, which will then go back to the community for further suggestions.

For more information, contact council’s team leader arts and culture on 5671 2211 or 1300 BCOAST (226 276).

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Farming Insight Records rolled for current hay harvest URGENT AGISTMENT WANTED FOR 60 - 10mth old Hereford Heifers 60 - 20mth old Hereford Heifers Ex Woodside, all very quiet & great to handle.

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Golden yields: South Gippsland agricultural contractor Phil McNaughton pictured at Mardan. He is rolling high yields, with second and even third cuts of hay in early January.

By Michael Sidors YOU can’t help but notice plentiful amounts of hay bales scattered across the South Gippsland landscape at this time of year.

With contractors smiling through their teeth at the exceptional growth rates at present, it might be a sign of things to come.

“A lot of the older, experienced farmers would be asking why are there so many high yields at the moment,” South Gippsland agricultural contractor Phil McNaughton said.

“Could this be a sign of a very dry autumn to come or even an exceptionally wet winter?

“That remains to be seen but one thing’s for sure is that even after the Christmas rush at this

time of year, getting late as it is and with hay traditionally baled before the festive season, it is phenomenal to see second and even third cuts of hay on paddocks now.

“It’s one of the best hay seasons I can recall.

“I’d expect to see an average output of about five bales per acre but this January I’m getting at least seven or above.

“September and October was relatively dry but the rain in early December, coupled with warmer grounds, lead to excellent growth.”

Meeniyan agricultural contractor of 38 years experience, Jack Thorson, sees the current hay harvest as the one of, if not the best he’s ever seen.

“We had a drier than average winter. Heavy yields and good rains in early December made for some mature grass,” Mr Thorson said.

“Seasonally, I’d see about 15 bales per hectare as a good result but at the moment I’m getting anywhere between 15-20 bales.”

Dairy Australia reports patchy rainfall within Gippsland throughout the first week of 2019, with farmers and contractors busy making hay. Silage is being made from early sorghum and millet with yields about 75% for crops on irrigation.

Silage within Gippsland is generally reported as being used for personal use, with little sold elsewhere.

Canola is reported to have sold for about $270400 per tonne delivered locally and silage selling on farm from $100 per bale.

Cereal and pasture hay prices increased over the past week, selling for anywhere between $400-480 per tonne and $300-350 per tonne, respectively.

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

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Cattle agistment grows here “The commercial decisions aren’t the highest A BUMPER season in South Gippsland priority, it’s not purely for the money,” he said. has propped up the State’s drought-af“We do not necessarily generate a sale but it’s fected areas through the growth in cattle to support the farming community who are doing on agistment. it tough.

Livestock and property agency Phelan and Henderson and Co partner Simon Henderson said while cattle have been at dearer than normal rates and while the weather was good there have been more than 2000 cattle on agistment in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire.

Mr Henderson said the shift was not solely for financial reasons but farmers felt that it was the right thing to do and many were undertaking it through their own private arrangements not through agencies.

“Store cattle haven’t been at giveaway prices so for many farmers the agistment option looks attractive instead of tying up their capital and they also get to help their fellow farmers.”

The growth in hiring out land for cattle as opposed to the purchase of cattle occurred mainly through early spring as the weather in eastern Gippsland failed, leading to drought.

Elders Korumburra stock sales agent Michael Foote said there had been huge demand for agist-

ment but the company generally encouraged clients to buy livestock.

He said Elders Korumburra had not handled a large volume of agistment because there had been an easing in livestock prices in the past seven months compared to previous years.

“In the short term the cash flow from these arrangements looks good, but longer term now is a good time to buy,” Mr Foote said.

“If it does rain in those drought-affected areas, you’ll find the prices for cattle will increase again and an opportunity to purchase cattle at favourable prices may have been missed.

“But there are definitely people taking it on just to help out others in the farming community.”

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Head mechanic: foreman Darren Betts, working hard at Edney’s Leongatha’s service department.

EDUCATION TRAINEESHIP Are you looking towards working in an educational ďŹ eld?

Are you taking a gap year before commencing tertiary studies in 2020?

Inverloch Primary School is seeking applicants for an Education Traineeship. The position is only open to a person who has successfully completed Year 12 in 2018.

The position is for a 12 month period, 4 days a week, commencing 28th January, and will involve classroom support, camps and excursions and resource management.

The selected applicant will undertake a CertiďŹ cate III in Education Support, will need a strong study ethic and work effectively in a dynamic workplace.

Applicants need to have or proof of application for a Working With Children Check (Employee status).

Those interested should contact the school via email for the application criteria (inverloch.ps@ edumail.vic.gov.au) with Traineeship in the subject line.

Applications close: 9am Wednesday January 16th, 2019 and should be lodged to the school’s email address with Traineeship in the subject line.

CASUAL PRACTICE NURSE Leongatha Healthcare is seeking a motivated and experienced Registered nurse for a casual Practice Nurse position within our practice. The principal objective of this position is to uphold the necessary duty of care to our patients, with the main responsibility being to provide exceptional support to our general practitioners.

Position pre-requisites: • Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration • Demonstrated patient-focused approach • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work in a team as well as independently • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development • Willingness to learn on the job • Maintain patient conďŹ dentiality Mandatory skills • Proven wound care skills • Immunisation certiďŹ cate • Computer literacy Desirable Skills • Knowledge of the Enhanced Primary Care items • Extended Skills in Asthma and or Diabetes Education • Understanding of the Medicare system If you believe you have these qualities and have a genuine desire for providing quality patient care, please forward your current resume with a short covering letter motivating your interest to: The Practice Manager Private Bag 10 LEONGATHA 3953 Or e-mail to: jrobb@leongathamedical.com.au Applications close: Friday 18th January 2019

Tuning cars and turning smiles DARREN ‘goto man’ Betts has twisted spanners, and more recently analysed computational diagnostic codes, for 18 years at Edney’s Leongatha.

mechanic. “It’s interesting to see the progression of car technology over the years, and almost an impossibility now not to Required for have some computerised busy mechanical servicing component for about 10 years at least,� workshop Mr Betts remarked.

Must have current “There is now a vast Victorian Driver’s array of computerised As the foreman, Licence. systems in cars, with or head mechanic, he Email resume to: simply came in one day each component having worthyautomotive@ and asked for the job. A its own system. For exgmail.com four year apprenticeship ample, the engine conApplications close followed, leading to him trol management, body Friday, December 14 becoming a qualified and transmission can each have their own, individual system. “I think the role of a mechanic would suit a person with aptitude and interest in auto electrics. Not to mention somebody unperBass Coast Health is seeking applications for turbed with getting their the following positions: hands dirty; this goes Coordinator - Gippsland South Coast Health without saying.

Transport Connections “Being a dealership Fixed-Term Position 0.8 to 1.0 EFT (negotiable) here at Edney’s, we proNurse Unit Manager Aged Care vide our customers with (GrifďŹ ths Point Lodge) all servicing requirePermanent Full-Time Position ments and we also pro-

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vide RACV road side assist. “Out on the field for road side assist, we commonly see the usual forget-me-nots like keys locked in cars. Other times we assist with wrong fuel and just have to siphon it out or remove the fuel tank if the problem is severe. “We provide service with RACV assist around the Meeniyan, Korumburra, Mirboo North and Leongatha South regions.�

Edney’s and the service team provide a vast range of dealership accessory fitting and diagnostic trouble shooting.

Admittedly there’s no air-conditioning but there is a big door, so we’ve heard, when the going gets tough during these hot, summer months. “It’s a great place to come to work every morning, if you like getting hassled by the boss,�

Mr Betts added, wryly.

For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please visit the employment section on our website at: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

Motor Vehicle Technician

One year contract position commencing January 29, 2019.

Please visit Recruitment Online for role description and selection criteria requiring response or contact Wayne Chester on 0429 131 715 or wchester@leonsec.vic.edu.au for full role description.

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commencing January 2019.

Please visit Recruitment Online for role description and selection criteria requiring response or contact Wayne Chester on 0429 131 715 or wchester@leonsec.vic.edu.au for full role description.

Applications close Tuesday, January 15, 2019

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualiďŹ ed Technician to join Leongatha Motors. You will be a self-motivated individual with the ability and desire to learn new skills working in an exciting team orientated environment.

As a Technician you will be required to carry out servicing and mechanical duties; identify and rectify faults in vehicle stability, balancing, repairs and general servicing as directed, to a standard that enhances the Company, its products and services.

The successful candidate will require: • QualiďŹ cations as a Motor Mechanic. • Ability to take direction and be part of a larger team. • High standards in customer service and customer care. • Capacity to problem solve issues and ďŹ nd suitable resolutions • Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals • Current driver’s licence • Ability to work unsupervised For further information, please contact Andrew McMahon on 0408 748 251 or Russell Hemming 0419 482 608, alternatively please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ including two professional referees in conďŹ dence to: andrewmcmahon@gmg.net.au Russell.Hemming@leongathamotors.com.au Leongatha Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications close Sunday, February 3 LMCT: 10285 & LMCT:11276

CURTAINS. Fabric. cotton. 9m long 140cm wide.

Biscuit/cream colour/pattern. Clean. Unused. $45. ph.

0404 772 755.

PORTACOT. Steelcraft. Excellent condition. $30.

Ph. 0490 791 457.

LUGGAGE. Victoria station brand. Good condition.

76mlx50ml & 60mlx40ml. $30. Ph. 0488 105 451.

SAFETY BED RAIL. For toddlers. Excellent condition. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890.

DVD PLAYER. In working order. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890.

SINGLE BED FRAME. Pine. $30 ono. Ph. 5662 4866.

FIREWOOD. Cyprus. Cut into 6ft lengths. $30. Ph. 5664 0037.

BEATLES 60s PRINT. Large. black and white.

Excellent condition. $30 neg. Ph. 0418 392 431.

HELMET. MDS Road bike full face. Size M, Black, Good order, $40. Ph. 5662 3336.

OREGON PLANKS. Various lengths, 1-3 metre, 220 x 40. $50. 0490 343 512.

SHARP. Fresco Frost/F Fridge, $50. Ph 0427 831 757.

BOXES. Five large and 15 book packing boxes, good condition. $40. Ph. 0427 831 757.

ROLL TOP DESK. Suit junior. 4 drawer. Stained pine. $45. Ph. 0487 814 628 evening only.

BABY STROLLER. $20. Ph. 0448 378 861.

GUITAR. 6 steel strings. with brand new vinyl case.

Excellent condition. $50. Wonthaggi. Ph. 5672 2663.

GOLF CLUBS. 15. right hand. Slazenger bag.

Excellent condition. $50. Wonthaggi. Ph. 5672 2663.

CERAMIC POTS. 13x Glazed. various sizes and colour. $50. Ph. 0411 439 856.

DVD PLAYER. New LG. Boxed. $10. Ph. 0478 746 087.

CHICKEN WIRE. Approx. 15m x 1.2m. $50. Ph. 5657 3291.

STAR PICKET. 15 posts. 1.8m high. $50. Ph. 5657 3291.

STUDENT DESK. On castors. 2 shelves and computer pull out tray. 120Wx135Hx60W. $30. Ph. 0429 681 357.

SWING CHAIR. 2 seater. With glass table in middle.

Never been outside. $30. Ph. 0429 681 357.

CIRCULAR SAW. NRG. 184mm. 1300W motor. $50.

Ph. 5662 3556.

FORD PARTS. EA-EB Sedan rear bumper and 2 steering wheels. $50. Ph. 5664 2391.

HOLDEN PARTS. Gemini TE. One complete right rear tail light assembly. FE horn ring. $50. Ph. 5664 2391.

BEDHEAD. Baltic pine. Queen. With end posts.

Excellent condition. $20. Ph. 0418 772 812.

LOUNGE CHAIR. 1960s retro Fler. Neutral wool fabric. Wooden arms. Excellent condition. $45. Ph. 0434 904 923.

LOUNGE. Opens to double bed. 1960s retro Fler/Danish design. Neutral wool fabric with wooden arms. $50. Ph. 0434 904 923.

BED FRAME. Wooden. King single. $50. Ph. 0438 891 279.

FRAMED PICTURE. Black. oriental scene laqueware picture. 70cm x 50cm. $45. Offers considered. Ph. 5662 4866.

SIGNED & FRAMED PICTURE OF MELBOURNE TEAM ARL WINNERS. 72cm x 39cm. $40 offers considered. Ph. 5662 4866.

MAG WHEEL. x3. To suit Ford. $30.

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public notice

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

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

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HALL - Brad.

24.11.1976 - 1.1.2019 Much loved Dad of Ben Hall.

Respected friend of Carolyn and Matt Chambers, Janet and David Thompson and their families.

‘Gone chasing yabbies with a Bundy’.

Loving Nanna of Nicky, Mathew and Kellie, David and Darren.

Great Nan of Indi and Hunter.

Forever in our hearts.

BEAUMONT - The Graveside Funeral Service for Mrs Joan Beaumont will be held at the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery on WEDNESDAY (January 9, 2019) commencing at 10.30am.

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At Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute

ANTHONY - Betty.

8.1.2018 Twelve months has passed but it seems like yesterday.

Sadly missed as a Mum, Nanna and friend.

Chris and Wayne, Lyn and Greg, Steph, Shannon, Sophie and Olivia.

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THOMAS “K.R. Graeme”.

25.12.2017 It’s almost unbelievable where the time has gone, of all the Xmas wishes would be, for you to walk through the door.

No more pain “Big Fella”.

Sleep peacefully.

Margaret and all the family.

deaths BEAUMONT - Joan (nee Potter).

Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House on New Year’s Day, aged 94.

Loved wife of Richard (dec).

Loved Mum of Roy and Alison.

Loved Nanna B to Stephen, David, Crista and Michelle.

Great Nanna B to Kiah, Jayden, Cody, Sophie, Nathan, Nicola, Hadden.

Many thanks to Koorooman House staff for all their care and patience.

BEAUMONT - Joan.

Goodbye Joan. My friend for over 50 years.

Saturdays will not be the same, no more crosswords to be done or chats about past days. I miss you my old friend.

Sympathy to Roy, Alison and family.

Peg Williams.

BEVERIDGE - Joseph Albert.

Late of Bena, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Aged 89 years.

He was born on 6.5.1929 in Wonthaggi to Alexander and Gladys Beveridge.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joyce Norma whom he married on 7.6.1952.

Joe devoted his strength to his wife, family, work and his spiritual routine.

Joe is also survived by his children, Pamela, Kaye, Neville, Geoffrey and Mark.

12 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.

Awaiting the Resurrection.

John 5:28, 29

PYLE - Ian Roberts.

28.12.1942 - 02.01.2019 Passed away at Koorooman House Leongatha.

Formerly of Mardan, Meeniyan and Leongatha.

Loved husband of Meryl.

Dearly loved Dad of Sharyn and Ashley (dec).

Fond Father-In-Law of Colin Turner.

Greatest Pop of Kaya and Macey.

Gone fishing with Ash after 22 years.

PYLE - Ian Roberts.

Son-In-Law of Eunice and George Whitehead (both dec), Mirboo North.

Brother-In-Law of Faye and Tommy Marshman, Mardan, for nearly 50 years.

Uncle of Karen and Harry Anton, Mirboo North; Peter Marshman, partner Lara and family, Mardan.

Great Uncle of Georgia and Josh Anton.

We will remember all the good times we shared together.

PYLE - Ian (Tarz).

28.12.1942 - 2.1.2019 Happy memories of great times together.

Loved and remembered always by the gang.

PYLE - Ian Roberts.

28.12.1942 - 2.1.2019.

Son of the late Harold and Clare Pyle.

Brother and brotherin-law of Christine and Bruce Harris.

A gentle giant at rest.

Loved brother and friend of Rosemary and Colin, Narelle, Maree and Simone Coulter and families.

Rest in peace.

WATT - James Andrew (Jim) from Inverloch passed away peacefully at Yallambee Village for the Aged, Traralgon, on December 22, 2018.

Aged 88 years.

Son of James and Doris Watt (both dec).

Dearly loved husband of Diana (dec).

Much loved father and father-in-law of Jimmy and Heather.

Adored grandad of James and Liz, Katherine, Matthew, Gemma and Sam. Great grandad of Flyn, James, Willow and Imogen.

A long life well lived.

A funeral service was held on December 31, 2018.

WILSON - Gladys May (nee Smith).

08.04.1932 - 03.01.2019 Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital.

Much loved wife of Alan (dec).

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Judy.

WILSON (nee Smith) Gladys May. 08.04.1932 - 03.01.2019 It’s not what we write It’s not what we say It’s how we remember you in our own special way.

We will all miss your cooking and relish.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Judy.

Nanna to Mathew, Kellie and Darren.

Great Nan to Indi and Hunter.

Sadly missed.

Now at peace.

WILSON - Gladys May. 08.04.1932 - 03.01.2019 Nanna you were our world. You were so special to us and we will miss you every day.

Love you forever and always.

Nicky, David, Buddy and Rosie.

WILSON (nee Smith) Gladys May. 08.04.1932 - 03.01.2019 Dearly loved daughter of the late Ernest and Susan Smith.

Loving sister to Edna (dec), Les (dec), Lil (dec), Frieda (dec), Harry (dec), Arch (dec), Ken (dec), Eric (dec), Walter (dec), and Flo. Peace at the end of a long battle with cancer.

Loved dearly always by your Mum, Dad and Siblings.

WILSON - Gladys May (Smith).

08.04.1932 - 03.01.2019 Dearly loved sister of Ken (dec).

Loved sister-in-law of Rita.

Loved Aunty Glad of Verna and Alan, Rita and Chris.

Never to be forgotten.

WILSON (nee Smith) Gladys May. 08.04.1932 - 03.01.2019 Dearly loved sister of Flo, much loved Aunt of Jeffrey, Glenys, Bev, Don (dec) and families.

Resting peacefully.

WILSON - Gladys May. If we had a single flower for every time we think about you, we could walk forever in our garden.

In our hearts forever.

Val and Nola.

WILSON - Glad.

The Woorayl Golf Club committee and members would like to convey sincere condolences to the family of Glad Wilson, long serving and respected Life Member and supporter of the club over many years.

WILSON - Glad.

Leongatha Red Cross members were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs Glad Wilson.

Glad served as Branch President for many years and was a tireless worker for Red Cross.

Sincere sympathy is extended to her family.

BEVERIDGE A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Joseph Albert Beveridge will be held at the Bena Hall, 169 Bena-Kongwak Road, Bena on Friday, January 11, 2019 commencing at 11am.

A Private Burial will precede the above Service.

HALL - The funeral of Bradley John Hall will leave the Mechanics Hall, Murtoa on Friday, January 11 after a service commencing at 2pm for the Murtoa Lawn Cemetery.

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WILSON - A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Gladys May Wilson will be held at the Dakers Centre, Cnr Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on WEDNESDAY (January 9, 2019) commencing at 3pm.

Private Burial.

Wildlife and Habitat Expo COMMUNITY groups at Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and surrounding areas are presenting a Wildlife and Habitat Expo during the summer school holiday period.

Information, displays, talks/presentations, guided walks and practical workshops will highlight the importance of preserving habitat for our amazing wildlife.

The Expo runs on Friday 18th January from 1pm to 4.30pm, then again on Saturday 19th January, from 10am to 1pm, at the Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute (Hall) on River Drive.

Unfortunately an evening concert had to be cancelled as the Expo‘s special guest, gumleaf musician Uncle Herb Patten, had a recent stroke and is unable to attend.

The Friday afternoon program is action packed with talks on wildlife rescue and care, wombats, reptiles, birdlife, nest boxes, care on roads, and habitat topics such as gardens for wildlife, native grasses, seed bank, weed identification and control, and bush flower essences.

On Saturday the focus is on practical walks and workshops, including guided walks along the Tarwin River,

and in Tarwin Fauna Park, reptile safety and first aid, pruning for habitat, bird-watching walk, cat enclosures and backyard wetland habitat.

Displays include all of the above topics, plus children’s activities and nature–based artwork and craft items for sale. Bush tearooms and BBQ will provide refreshments.

Volunteers from Tarwin Landcare Group, Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula and Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Committee of Management have joined forces to make the Expo come to life.

Entry is $8 for adults and $5 for children. A raffle draw will be held each day, with nature-related prizes.

Any profits are to assist local wildlife carers with supplies and equipment.

Uncle Herb will be a strong part of the Expo, with youtube videos of his performances shown throughout the two half-days, and a big get-well card for visitors to sign. He is very disappointed and apologetic not to be coming, and hopes to make a trip to Tarwin Lower later in the year.

Locals and holiday visitors alike can enjoy the Tarwin Wildlife and Habitat Expo on 18th and 19th January 18 and 19.

To offer a display or activity please text or phone Debbie on 0419 103 757.

Take care on busy streets WITH the busy summer period here, the Bass Coast Community Road Safety Committee reminds drivers and pedestrians to share the road and take care in the increased traffic.

Chair of the committee and Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Bruce Kent said pedestrians should choose safe places to cross the roads.

“Safe places to cross are where you can see clearly in both directions and can be seen by approaching traffic. Pedestrians should then cross the road by the shortest or most direct route,” he said.

“Walking routes should be planned ahead to include marked pedestrian crossings wherever possible.”

If no marked crossing is available, pedestrians should look for places with kerb extensions, median strips or pedestrian refuges to make crossing safer.

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“As pedestrians, it is important to make it easier for drivers and riders to see us as well as making sure we can see all approaching traffic,” Cr Kent said.

It is an offence to cross the road within 20 metres of a pedestrian crossing, to not cross by the shortest or most direct route or to cause a traffic hazard by moving into the path of a vehicle.

The committee also urge drivers and riders to watch for pedestrians and be prepared for the unexpected, such as people crossing near bends or crests and suddenly emerging from behind parked cars or roadside objects.

At intersections without traffic lights, drivers are required to give way to pedestrians crossing the road the driver is turning into.

“Pedestrians should not take it for granted however that the driver will stop. As a pedestrian, you should check that drivers have seen you, make eye contact and be sure that they will give way,” Cr Kent said.

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Sea Days draw big crowds THE 14th annual Port Welshpool Sea Days festival held last weekend is being hailed as the biggest and best yet as hundreds of people converged on the sea side town to take in the many

Vern Suckling vice president of the shoulder to shoulder at the wharf and the Friday before Christmas.” activities available to both chilMr Suckling thanked the many volPort Welshpool Working Group Inc. has inside the terminal building. Sunday dren and adults. unteers who put in so much work to enbeen involved with the running of the was great also,” he said.

Come try fishing hosted by Fish- Sea Days festival for the past five years.

“I think the opening of the long jet- sure the success of this year’s event.

Care was again very popular with many “I just want to say a huge thank you “Saturday we had a slight shower of ty helped with the crowds as there has squeals of delight coming from the jetty rain around lunch time but that did not been a constant stream of people com- to the volunteers and everyone else who deter people from coming down, it was ing to walk the jetty since it opened on put in for this year’s event,” he said. as youngsters caught a fish or two.

Launch: members of the public got to experience a high speed boat ride around Port Welshpool during the two day Sea Days festival. The boat rides were a new addition to the festival and were well supported by the visitors to the festival.

Planting: Abby Lees gets some floral art tuition from Welshpool Horticultural Society member Kate Crowl at the Port Welshpool Sea Days festival.

Fishing lessons: Jacinta Early and Brian Tracey, president Fish Care Melbourne, welcome Oliver Bowden who was visiting his grandparents Mark and Ann Bowden of Agnes to the Come and try fishing session at the Port Welshpool Sea Days festival.

New Year’s on the hill thrives Festival organisers Aidan and Rhett McLaren would love to thank all those who attended for being such a fun, respectful crowd as well as all the dedicated locals who helped make the event one of the best ‘Hills’ Gatherings’ yet.

Tickets are now on sale for The Hills Are Alive With more than 30 incredible bands including The Smith Street Band, Art Vs Science, The Kite Festival which takes place on the same Krowera String Tangle and Sampa the Great an amazing Hills in March and will be headlined by Vera time was had by all.

Blue.

MORE than 2,700 good vibing music lovers gathered in the rolling hills of Krowera to ring in the New Year at the 6th annual sold out NYE on the Hill Festival.

Atmosphere incredible: a packed out NYE on the Hill Festival event was enjoyed by all.` Hanging around: these party goers were out to have a big night at the NYE on the Hill Festival.

Well behaved: a brilliant crowd ready to have a good time enjoyed the spectacular hills for the NYE event at Krowera.

Surf club set to host Interchange Nipper Program

• Over 60’s cricket

Green, green grass of home

DAVID Green is coming VENUS Bay Surf Life Saving Club will home. hold its Interchange Nipper Program toDavid now plays cricket with Endeavour Hills and will play Leongatha/South day (Tuesday, January 8).

The program will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Interchange Gippsland is a program which cares for high functioning autistic and disabled children.

Interchange allows these children to meet new people, learn life skills and participate in the local community.

The club has eight teenagers coming to the beach with two of their carers.

The club is providing 10 water safety members.

This is going to allow these children and teens to participate in a nipper program.

They will hopefully learn some beach safety skills and have some fun whilst in a safe environment with qualified life savers.

Gippsland on Sunday.

Leongatha cricketers will remember David as being influential and energetic in local cricket between ‘75 and ‘95.

David started his cricket career under “Tac” Beaton at Inverloch and Sunday’s match will be in Inverloch.

David was a school teacher at Leongatha Tech.

He played with the high school between 1980 and ‘82, and started up the Tech School Cricket Club.

Then in 1988, he moved to Imperials.

During his time at Imperials, he took

a hat trick against OMK. Gary Adams was captain of that OMK team and has waited 30 for revenge.

David Green left Leongatha in 1996.

He subsequently played cricket at Lakes Entrance, Longford, Upper Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield and only last season finished his Saturday cricket with Casey.

Joining David in the Endeavour Hills is another name synonymous with Imperials and local cricket Alan Sauvarin.

Graeme Yallop sometimes plays with Endeavour Hills Over 60s too.

The match on Sunday is sponsored

by John Murdica’s Retire and Wealth Planners.

Up for grabs is a complete set of cricket caps.

The likely Leongatha/South

Gippsland Bass Coast team is G. Adams capt, R. Francis, N. White, S. Whilesmith, T. Wilson, W. Hayes, L. Larke, D. Mock, B. Mitchell, L. Watmuff, G. Knox, G. Goss and N. Fraser.

Play starts at 11.00 am, on Turf, Thompson Reserve, Inverloch.

Coming home: former local David Green (right) is set to come up against the Leongatha/South Gippsland over 60s side on Sunday. He now plays for Endeavour Hills. He is pictured with his father at Shrewsbury in the UK. This was one of two overseas trips David made with over 60s cricket.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - PAGE 33

SPORT | GOLF Leongatha ladies FORTY eight players participated in a mixed Stableford event.

A Grade winner: Wendy Parker 36 points.

B Grade winner: Kerry Hogan 39 points.

C Grade winner: Chris Lay 39 points.

Down the line balls: Trish Owen 37, Jean Chaplin, John Belli, Lynda Bassett, David Byers 36, Daniel Ruffin, Anna de Bondt, Coralie Baker 35, Rodney Hopcraft 34, Max Hyde 33, Alison Strong, Sue Wylie and Andrew Westaway 32.

Nearest the pin: 14th Max Hyde and 16th Wendy Parker.

Nine hole competition: Nine players took part in this Stableford Competition.

Winner: Marie Sands 19 point.

Down the line balls: Karen Murchie and Pat Pease 17.

Leongatha IT was great start to the New Year on Tuesday at Leongatha with the weather and course providing excellent conditions for golf.

Elly Berryman from Woorayl Golf Club made the most of the conditions taking the A Grade honours with an excellent 40 points.

B Grade was taken out

by Peter Walsh also with 40 points and Jim Arnott won C Grade with 38 points in a countback.

Matthew Bowey was really on target with his irons winning both nearest the pins on the 14th and 16th holes.

Balls were won by John McLennan, Will Norden, Richard Walsh, Neale Gillin, John French, Doug Carter, Brian Fennessy, Linda Shannon, Fred Debono, Doug Clemann, Matthew Bowey, George Hendry, Rebecca Wilson, Gerry Mooney, Peter Waters and Nicholas Fry. Thursday, January 3, saw a large field of 111 golfers take part in a Stableford Competition with Craig Pockett, playing off nine, starring to win the A Grade event with 44 points.

B Grade was taken out by the consistent Geoff McDonald with 41 points, Marilyn Williams won C Grade also with 41 points and Brian Fennessy continued his good form to win D Grade with 38 points.

Woorayl ladies MANY of the ladies have taken a ‘summer break’ from Wednesday golf so the field was a small one of four ladies for play on Wednesday, January 2, for the Monthly Medal Stroke round.

The course is looking a picture and the greens are running well.

Balls were awarded to Ron Paice, Brendan Simon, Chris Leaver, WendtAnne Parker, Ted Bruinewoud, Leroy Sharrock, Kevin Castwood, Michael Thomas, Nark Blackwood, Marcus Drummond, Fred Debono, Frank Thomas, Bert Borg, Clint Walker, Wade McGill, Don Smith, Neale Gillin, John French, Peter Hartigan, Peter Stivic, Peter Brownlie, Marcus Luscombe, Patrick McDonald, Bruce Christison, Ray Burton, John Housey, Ashleigh Hutton, Richard Cousins, Frank Gill, George Hendry, Peter Waters and Doug Clemann.

Nearest the pins were Darren Rae on the 14th hole and John McLennan on the 16th.

Friday, January 4, was the club’s first Nine and Dine event with Trevor Bowler winning the nine hole event with 22 points in a countback from Alan Sperling.

Balls were won by Trevor and Elizabeth Seebeck, Anna De Bondt and Karen Orford.

On Saturday, January 5, a huge field of 149 golfers enjoyed the lush fairways and flat greens.

Terry Lund took the A Grade honours with 40 points.

B Grade was taken out

by Jason Dennerley with 41 points, Ray Burton won C Grade with 40 points and Gin Mitchell won D Grade with 38 points.

Balls were won by Glenn Marsham, Nick Shaw, Susan Wylie, Michael McGrath, Barry Stevens, Malcolm Gin, Alan Robertson, Darren Read, Ashleigh Hutton, Kevin Michael, Bryan Sword, Philippe du Plessis, Geoff McDonald, Patricia Owen, Matthew Bowie, Anne Gibson, Kevin Castwood, Col Martin, Geoff Maher, John Housey, Rod Jenkins, Kerry Hogan, Barry Attwood, Dale Comrie, Frank Gill, Allan Edney, Alison Strong, Brendan Simon, Daniel Ruffin, Geoff Sherman, Jean Chaplin, Tim McCarthy, Dot Stubbs, Craig Hams, Barry Phillips, Amy Blencowe, Don Smith, John Feddersen, David Barrack, Ian Watson, Jan Brownlie, Anna de Bondt, Melina Willder and Margaret Griffiths.

Nearest the pins were Nick Shaw on the 14th hole and Craig Hill on the 16th.

Sunday nine hole competition: It was a great day of golf on Sunday with 10 teams competing in the monthly event.

Congratulations goes to Pauline Lancaster (21) net 76 as the Monthly Medal winner who also took out the putting with 32.

The ladies were saddened by the news this week of the passing of life member Glad Wilson.

Sincere condolences go out to her family from all members.

Pauline Lancaster: was Woorayl Golf Club’s Monthly Medal winner for January.

thestar.com.au The conditions were good and many handicaps were broken.

The best gross for ladies was scored by Rebecca Thomas with 36 strokes, while Chris Lever with 38 scored the best gross for the men.

Best net for the ladies was shared by Lianne Adamson 49 –16 –33 and Marianne Lever 46 – 13 – 33.

The men also shared their best net; Trevor Moss scored 47 – 16 – 31 and Vern Nash scored 48 –17 –31.

Len Sellings won NTP. The winning team of the day was Top Dogs 133 followed by; Divots 135.5; 7 Up 141.5; 25A 148.5; 25B 148.5.

Thank you to our sponsors Kevin & Deborah Scott of the South Gippsland Kennels & Cattery. The next round will be played on Sunday February 3.

Woorayl

ten 37 points.

Best nine: Lloyd Redpath 22 points.

No NTPs. Thursday, January 3: Winner: Ron Findlay 40 points.

Runner up: Bob McGeary 39 on a countback from Pete Gournall and Daryle Gregg both 39 points.

NTP on the eighth was Phil Johnston.

Friday twilight was run and won by Brad Wright with 23 points from Neil Park on 17 and Shane Bright on 16.

Saturday, January 5, was medal day sponsored

by Neil Park and Mat Vanboven.

The winner with a superb 66 net was Jeremy Riddle. Runner-up was Daryle Gregg with 70 net.

Pro pin on the eighth went to Neil Park and the NTP on the second was Paul Vandermeer, and the members’ draw jackpots with Pete Gornall absent.

THE shower of rain Mirboo North that greeted the 45 golf- WEDNESDAY results: ers taking out cards this Competition: week did not seem to Stableford. worry most scores.

Date: January 2.

The sponsor for the Stroke event was Frank Schwarz. The club thanks the Schwarz family for their generous support.

C Grade produced the score of the day.

B Collier had a great 67net – well done Brian.

B Grade won by D. Clemann with 68 net and A Grade taken out by B. Stubs with 69net.

Brett also eagled the par five, fourth hole.

Balls down the line were won by G. Young 69, C. Gourlay G. Fennell and C. Gillespie 70, R. Goodwin and R. Symmons 71, and B. Hogan, M. Herrald and G. Ennoss 72 on a count back from three other unfortunate golfers – T. Ryan, C. Hall and B. Wilson.

Nearest the pin on the eighth hole was T. Hogan and 17th P. Burgess.

The raffle was won by the ‘Al McEachern’ syndicate – a dozen balls shared.

The last prize of the day was won by Reg Riseley.

Congratulations to all major and minor prize winners this week.

Good luck to all that take out cards next week.

Meeniyan

TUESDAY, January 1: Winner: Brian Erving 38 points.

Runner up: Ross Bat-

Day winner: Lia Brent 37.

NTPs: Fourth: Dot Kidd.

16th: Lia Brent.

Thursday results: Competition: Stableford.

Date: January 3.

Day winner: Steve Bickerton (10) 44.

B Grade winner: Stewart Evans (20) 39.

C Grade winner: Ray Thompson (22) 38.

NTP: fourth Josh Robbins.

DTLs: Ray Matthews (10) 42, Tom Whitelaw (10) 38, Nigel Bracecamp (22) 38 and Mal Payne (9) 37.

Saturday results: Competition: Monthly Medal (stroke).

Date: January 5.

Medal winner: Brian Clarke (27) 68.

Winner B Grade: Neil Rutledge (17) 71.

Low gross winner: Simon McInness (4) 78.

DTLs: Daniel Taylor (27) 68, Nigel Bracecamp (22) 69, Peter Draper (10) 71, Terry Bradshaw (11) 71 and Travis Baker (8) 71.

Second shot NTP first hole: Neil Rutledge, NTP: Fourth: Paul Woodall.

Sixth: Terry Bradshaw.

13th: Peter Draper.

16th: Riley Oddy.

Korumburra ladies THERE was lovely weather for the first Wednesday of the New Year.

Marg Harper (37) had a great round to finish with 39 points and Pam Eyers (34) had a good score of 35 points to be runner up.

Next Wednesday, January 9, is a 4BBB Par event and those intending to play can add their names to the signup sheet in the foyer.

There have been a few changes to the syllabus so please check the calendar on the notice board in the ladies change room. The daily event will be listed on the signup timesheet.

January 16 is the January Monthly Medal, January 23 is now Bisque Bogey and instructions will be made available

for this game.

January 30 is the Korumburra Golf Club Opening Day, February Monthly Medal, first round of Match play Qualifiers and is sponsored by Parry’s Gift Store.

Wednesday, February 6, is Beginner’s Day and it would be wonderful to have many women trying out golf.

Golfers will be playing nine holes, big holes and on the short yellow course.

The cost is $5, which includes golf and lunch with trophies donated by Viv and David Enbom.

Beginners will be paired up with experienced golfers and the intention is for as many women as possible to experience the game of golf and to enjoy a social hit on the beautiful course.

Please contact Lee Clements or Barb Twite

for more information.

Friday, February 8, is South Gippsland Golf Opening Day at Wonthaggi.

The club presentation night to present 2018 trophies (excluding champions) is now on Saturday, February 23.

The women who are donating trophies for respective events will be contacted.

More details on the evening will be in a later report.

To mix up twilight golf, 10 holes were played last Thursday, with a “new” par three included in the round.

Deb Wrigley and Steve Rose had a good score with 24 points, and Karen and David Sorrell were the runners up with 23 points.

The course was in excellent condition on Saturday, and apart from a brief shower of rain, the

weather was quite pleasant. Well done and a big welcome to Gail Beer who played on a Saturday for the first time.

Chris Rickard (23) won the RB Stroke event with 74 net.

Marg Harper (37) was runner up with 75 net and was also NTP on both the first and 13th greens.

Marg Harper: had a great score to finish with 39 points at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Golfers contest in Hammo’s Powerpod Day winners were Sheila ConstanA HUGE field played in drive today was Neil Park.

Winner for the ladies was tine, Nancye Hammet, Jenny the annual Powerpod Day Lyn Jennison.

Cope and Wendy Parker with a Ambrose event.

The Ambrose event winThis is a tribute to a great guy still fondly remembered.

Hammo loved his ‘powerpod’ and the Memorial Day requires all players to use a powerpod for a straightest drive; quite a challenge.

The winner of the straightest

ners with a score of 54.5 were Brad Wright, Lachlan Wright, Michael Westaway and Jack Ginnane.

Mixed team winners were Paul Le Page, Susan Straw, Heather McCaughan and Peter Gilder with 56.3 net Ladies team

net 64.

NTP for ladies on eighth, 14th and 11th was Jo Graeme.

NTP for men went to Will Bullock on second, Clayton Bardon on eighth, Phil Johnston on the 11th and P. Challis on the 14th.

Well done: Michael Westaway, Lachlan Wright, Jack Ginnane and Brad Wright were the Ambrose winners at Meeniyan Golf Club’s Hammo’s Powerpod Day.

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.

Great result: Peter Gilder, Susan Straw, Paul Le Page and Heather McCaughan were the winning mixed team in Hammo’s Powerpod Day at Meeniyan Golf Club. There were pictured with sponsor Andrew Hamilton.

Team achievement: Sheila Constantine, Jenny Cope, Wendy Parker and Nancye Hammet were congratulated by sponsor Andrew Hamilton for being the winning ladies team at Hammo’s Powerpod Day at Meeniyan Golf Club.

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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SPORT | BOWLS Meeniyan THURSDAY, January 3 was the Monthly Triples, which was sponsored by Leongatha RSL. It was played in very warm conditions with a shortened fourth game there were five teams on three wins.

Winners were locals Alan Hanks, Peter Hill and Dale Scott.

Runners up were Les Wilson, John Richards and Hoopy Deenan (Leongatha).

Best last game went to Joan Miles, Maureen and Mark Taylor (Foster).

Round10 of pennant resumes on Saturday, January 12 with 3s at home to San Remo and 4s away to Korumburra.

Round 10 of midweek pennant resumes on January 15 with an away match for Division 2 against Tarwin Lower.

The next major event is the Division 3, 4 and 5 Bankers Triples on Monday, January 14.

Corporate bowls also begins soon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Draws for men’s club events are up and first rounds should be played as soon as possible.

Upshot 2.

thestar.com.au Inverloch THE Saturday Pennant will return with round 10 on January 12, with Division 1 hosting Wonthaggi and Division 2 travelling to San Remo.

Star bowlers: the winners of the three bowl triples event last Wednesday were Graham Ashfold and Graeme Elliott at Leongatha Bowls Club. Absent: Wayne Walker.

Leongatha LAST Wednesday, 30 players rocked up to play two games of three bowl triples.

Top result: Wonthaggi winners on Thursday’s social day were Helen Brosnan (skip) Maz Cox and Heather Blanch.

Wonthaggi

WONTHAGGI had a big day to start to the New Year on Wednesday with players on the green playing four games in Turkey Triples.

The winning team was Denis Stanes, Keith Cousens and John Hedley.

Runners up on the day were Mick Coram, Graham Jackson and Aldo Sartori.

Another pleasant day was held on Thursday with a mixed mufti day being held.

The results of that game were Helen Brosnan (skip) Maz Cox and Heather Blanch were the winners.

Two teams were equal runners up and they were John Davies, Julie Kellow and Rae Haines, and Jan Lavell, Ken Gage and Joan Clarkson.

Saturday was another social day and

the weather had cooled down to allow players to get in a social game.

The winners were Stan Noad, Howard Jensen, Frank Cimino and John Migliorisi.

This coming week, Wednesday and Thursday will be mixed mufti social games and Saturday will be the first game of pennant for the year.

Midweek pennant’s first game back after the Christmas break will be Tuesday, January 15.

The club had an unusual and rare human interest story concerning married couples.

Recently, the club championships were held and the winners were husband and wife Garry and Joan Clarkson and the runners up on the event were also husband and wife being Fred and Julie Kellow.

Congratulations to both couples on a great effort.

Great effort: Turkey Triples winners in Wonthaggi on Wednesday were Denis Stanes, Keith Cousens and John Hedley.

Social winners: Wonthaggi’s winning team on Saturday in the mixed mufti game included Stan Noad, Howard Jensen, Frank Cimino and John Migliorisi.

The winner on the day was a team comprised of Wayne Walker, Graham Washfold and Graeme Elliot.

The runner up was a team made up of Trish McCormack, Bruce Fidler and Fred Sauvarin.

On Saturday, 22 members ventured out from the homes to experience much cooler conditions than what occurred on the previous day.

Following a rain delayed start and a few further drizzle interruptions, the players completed two games of ten ends each of three bowl

triples/two bowl pairs.

The runners up with two wins and + 18 were Bo Fiek, John Richards and Bill Harry.

The winners with two wins and plus 22 were Alan Moxey and Les Wilson.

A couple of teams from the Leongatha club patronised the Fish Creek tournament and enjoyed the hospitality.

There are only two places left for the Nicholson Pairs on Sunday, March 13, and hopefully the field will be full before the draw is complete.

Barefoot Bowls will start on Tuesday, January 29, and the club is hoping to have a strong complement of participants.

Leongatha winners: the winners of Saturday’s social bowls were Les Wilson and Alan Moxey.

Fish Creek THE club wished all members and friends a happy and healthy New Year, and happy bowling in the second half of the season.

Fish Creek’s annual Three Day Tournament got underway on Saturday, January 5.

The day was well attended, and all rinks were occupied, in spite of the unpredictable weather.

The overall winners on the day were Phil Stimson, Andy Plowman and Ann Plowman, from Mirboo North, with Neil Gore, Malcolm Ellis and Bill Thorn as runners up.

The best last game went of Ray Letcher, Donny Lawson and Ian Griffiths.

Sponsors were Leongatha Optometrists with Rod Jackson representing the sponsors.

Sunday turned out to be perfect weather for bowls, and the afternoon was swallowed up with bowling, corner to corner competition (won by Jack Lindeman), and concluded with a Build a Burger

evening.

All in all a great afternoon, with Ray McGannon (Leongatha) and his team Kelvin Flanders, Andy Kerr and Bob Constantine (all of Fish Creek) taking out the honours.

Runners up were Norman Curren, Rob Lowe, Bev Curren and Wil Lowe.

The day was sponsored

by Edneys of Leongatha and prizes were presented

by Darryl McGannon, representing Edneys.

For the diary: With Fish Creek Divisions 1 and 5 (Red) playing at home on Saturday, January 26, which is Australia Day, the club has decided to have a celebration after the bowls.

Division 5 (White) is encouraged to hurry home from its match at Mirboo North.

The function will take the form of a pie and pav evening and everyone is asked to wear something Australian.

Please advise Chris or Eileen if you will be attending, to facilitate catering.

January 2019 Barefoot Bowls will take place from the fourth week of January,

The Division 3 team will host Loch and District while Division 4 will travel to Phillip Island.

Finally, Division 5 will trek up to Mirboo North to play the Mirboo North White team.

Midweek pennant will restart on January 15 (round 10) with the Division 1 team travelling to San Remo.

In Division 3, Inverloch Blue will host Fish Creek while the White team will travel to Phillip Island to tackle the Phillip Island White team.

The Inverloch Bowling club hosted the Inaugural ‘Parks Memorial’ Mixed 4’s Tournament last Thursday, December 27.

Twenty two teams competed, coming from Drouin, Churchill, Phillip Island, Heathmont, Essendon, Korumburra, Leongatha, Foster, Fish Creek, Lilydale, Newborough, Doncaster and even the Atherton Tablelands.

The bowlers were given morning and afternoon tea.

Two games of 10 ends were played before lunch, then another two games of 10 ends after.

The weather was kind, a pleasant 30 degrees.

At the lunch break, six teams had won the first two games – local team –Coram +18 shots up, with Phillip Island team - Cohen and Essendon Team - Garden in hot pursuit on +16 shots up.

When the dust had settled the Best Overall Game (excluding place getters) was local Hughes team of – Peter Shaw, Carol and Norm Hughes and Carol Waters.

Six teams were vying for second and third placing, with Phillip Island Cohen team of Jacqui and Glen Cohen with in-laws Owen and Marg Pointon (from the Atherton Tablelands) with 6 points +15 shots taking out third position and the $300 prize money.

On six points and starting January 29 and 30.

Thereafter, Barefoot Bowls will be every Tuesday and Wednesday until the first week of March.

There is a whole new look for the bowls, with the renovation of the back room, a lovely new rack made by Rob Staley and some lovely boxes for the bowls, made by the Men’s Shed Foster.

This will make it a lot easier to select the bowls you need.

To sign up, please contact Andy Kerr (56832380) as soon as possible.

Saturday pennant begins on January 12 and midweek pennant begins on Tuesday, January 15.

Great outcome: the winners on Saturday, January 5, at Fish Creek Bowls Club were Ann Plowman, Phil Stimson and Andy Plowman, pictured with sponsor Rod Jackson and club president Ray Barham.

Outstanding: winners of the Parks Memorial Mixed 4’s Tournament were Dot Jarvis, Glenda Trotman, Russell Trotman and Wayne Walker of Leongatha. They are pictured with sponsors Robyn Dennis and Wayne Parks. +22 shots was local team Coram of Jaye Allen-Dale, Frank Seaton, Vicki Smith and Mick Coram clinched second place and the $500 prize money.

The stand out team of the day was Leongatha team Trotman of Dot Jarvis, Russell Trotman, Glenda Trotman and Wayne Walker.

They came out on top against a quality field, winning all four games – eight points +17 shots up –taking home the $1000 cash.

A pleasant day was had by all with camaraderie seen and heard right across the two greens.

This event came about as Mavis Parks had invested a sum of money with the Inverloch Bowling Club, so after she passed away, the family decided that because the Bowls club played such a huge part in their parents’ lives they would create an event in their honour.

Mavis joined the club on Opening Day in 1961 and to avoid a divorce, Ted joined soon after.

Both Ted and Mavis would be very proud to see how much the club has developed in recent years.

The Inverloch Bowling Club’s corporate bowls committee held its Christmas breakup recently.

A lovely warm evening and a full house of 96 players took to the greens.

Players were asked to dress up with tinsel and antlers for the festive season, which created a merry atmosphere among the crowd. They played their usual 10 ends of bowls and on completion of their game, all participants en-

joyed hamburgers prepared by the kitchen staff.

This was followed by a huge raffle draw. Donations were received by individual members of the Corp Bowls and Kathy Roberts rallied around the Inverloch shopkeepers for donations.

Three large legs of ham were kindly donated by Dave and Kathy Roberts of Inverloch.

The money raised from the raffle – $644 plus the donated prize money of $135, a total of $779 – was donated to the clubs chosen beneficiary The Royal Children’s Hospital; a worthy cause.

An enjoyable night was had by all and the club hopes

to see the players back on Wednesday, January 30, for another four weeks of play with the final on Wednesday, February 20, to decide the overall winner of the 12 week season.

Please mark these dates on your calendar – all the best for the New Year.

Due to the Champion of Champions being played at Inverloch on Thursday, January 10, social bowls will be held on Wednesday, January 9.

Start time is the same; 12.30pm.

There is a sheet in the clubhouse or you can call if interested in playing, no later than 11.30am.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Men’s Champion of Champions Singles PLAYED over Saturday and Sunday, January 5 and 6, at Inverloch, this event featured the winning singles player from each club.

Sunday was the culmination of the event with Alan Hanks (Meeniyan) playing Shane O’Loughlin (Korumburra) and Brian Edwards (Corinella) playing Shawn (San Remo).

Shane and Brian came through to the final.

In an epic battle played in front of a very appreciative crowd, Shane was the winner after 35 ends 25 shots to 22.

Exciting match: Shane O’Loughlin of Korumburra was named Champion of Champions after coming up against Corinella’s Brian Edwards in the final.

Sunday winners: Ray McGannon, Bob Constantine, Kelvin Flanders and Andy Kerr won the competition at Fish Creek Bowls Club.

They were congratulated by sponsor Darryl McGannon.

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Korumburra Tennis Club serves it up THE inaugural Korumburra Junior Singles Round Robin Tennis Tournament was a great success.

Thirty one aspiring tennis players from Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Inverloch, Drouin, Berwick, Pakenham and surrounds participated.

Play kicked off play at 8.30am and all courts were full until 4.30pm.

The weather was perfect for the players. A total of 55 matches were played throughout the day in five different sections.

It was fantastic to see the club used to its full capacity, all courts in fantastic condition which is a credit to the commit-

tee and volunteers.

Tournament director Matthew Pocklington said all matches were played in good spirit.

The club aims to run this as an annual event - giving young tennis players an opportunity to play in a tournament that has a focus on participation.

Well done to all players who participated and congratulations to all finalists.

To top the day off Mileto’s van came down for the day serving lovely coffee and fantastic food.

This tournament is a part of the new Gippsland Summer of Tennis Series with six tournaments spread out through Gippsland and Pakenham over

left, Section 5: Andrew Thompson won after playing against Ryder Britt in the Korumburra Junior Singles Round Robin Tennis Tournament.

January.

For further information please contact Matthew Pocklington 0402 736 693 or info@ southgippslandtenniscoaching. com.au.

Results: Section 1: Ben Garrett (Pakenham) defeated Luke Marshman (Leongatha) 6-3.

Section 2: Sam Leifting (Inverloch) defeated Connor Sim (Inverloch) 6-4.

Section 3: Riley White (Korumburra) defeated Jarvis Lacy (Meeniyan) 6-4.

Girls’ Section: Alexis Van Oss (Inverloch) defeated Hannah Watson (Leongatha) 6-2.

Section 5: Andrew Thompson (Drouin) defeated Ryder Britt (Drouin) 6-5.

below, Girls’ Section: Hannah Watson was the runner up and Alexis Van Oss was the winner in the Korumburra Junior Singles Round Robin Tennis Tournament.

Section 3: Jarvis Lacy and Riley White went head to head in the Korumburra Junior Singles Round Robin Tennis Tournament. Riley won the event six to four.

Children to learn water safety WITH the spike in drownSection 1: Luke Marshman congratulat- Section 2: Connor Sim played Sam Leift- ing over the last few ed Ben Garrett on his win in the Korum- ing in the Korumburra Junior Singles Round weeks, teaching children burra Junior Singles Round Robin Tennis Robin Tennis Tournament. Sam won the day about water safety in open Tournament. six to four. water environment is becoming more crucial.

Jack wins doubles honours INVERLOCH tennis player Jack Clements recently won the doubles section of the 2018 Victorian Grasscourt Championships, held at Geelong in the last week of December.

This is an open Platinum AMT event, one level below full ATP competition.

Jack and his partner, Josh Charlton from Traralgon, knocked out the number one seeds Bryden Klein and Lucas Vuradin 7/5 and 6/3 in the semi-final, then

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defeated the number two seeds Harry Jake and Edward Bourchier 6/3 4/6 10/5 in the final. The event is the highest rated prizemoney tournament in the AMT calendar, and the win is a significant step in Jack’s progression into open competition.

Notably he was only narrowly defeated in the singles draw by his own doubles partner, 7/6 7/6 who then went very close to taking out the singles title.

Jack is at present ranked sixth in Australia for his age group.

the entirety of the program – and how to stay warm when entering the cold ocean.

Phoebe said parents had been surprised and happy about the benefits of VICSWIM. Parents were offered the opportunity to join in the program, especially to support the younger swimmers.

“It’s all about survival and developing confidence and knowledge. These skills will mean they can just go out and have fun at the beach but know how to deal with any incidents that may happen and eventually share their knowledge with their parents and other kids about the dangers that can be found in open water,” she said.

There are still two weeks of classes with opening starting on January 14 and January 21 with open water classes at Anderson Inlet in Inverloch and the Cowes Yacht Club along with pool locations at Korumburra, Mirboo North and Cowes Primary School.

To enrol your children, visit www.vicswim.com.au.

Table tennis takes Zach to China

WONTHAGGI’S Zach Anstey is currently mixing with some of China’s top table tennis TENNIS returns stars at a training after the Christmas camp in China.

He travelled there / New Year break.

Section 1 and 2 start on Saturday, January 12 and Section 3’s next round is Saturday, February 2.

Tournaments are to be played on Saturday, January 19. Be sure to enter ladies, men and mixed doubles.

Impressive: Jack Clements of Inverloch (left) and his partner Josh Charlton of Traralgon recently won the doubles section of the 2018 Victorian Grasscourt Championships.

TheVICSWIM program is helping children increase their confidence and safety skills at the beach.

With the aim to keep children safe in the ocean, the program teaches children how to be calm in a dangerous situation, how to read the current, understand that open water in unpredictable.

The program runs for a week across three weeks with 30-minute lessons across five days at a cost of $30 per child at Anderson Inlet in Inverloch.

In that time, children who had little confidence at the beach at the beginning of the program have developed the ability to swim out to buoys and sand bars with direction from their instructors.

“We live in a coastal community, and it is important that children develop these skills to ensure they are safe at the beach,” VICSWIM instructor Phoebe Finlay said.

“As teenagers, they may want to hang out at the beach with their friends, and this program aims to help them understand the water and the danger it possesses. There have been too many drownings in the area, so these skills need to be taught.” The Inlet has a strong current, giving VICSWIM instructors the opportunity to talk to children about the conditions and how currents are similar to rips.

“We teach them not to panic, and not to swim against the current and tire themselves out. We have a lot of fun as well, and the children love it.

“There’s been a lot of good development this year. Some of the children were quite timid to start off with because they are used to the predictability of swimming in pools. We had kids doing things on Friday that they never would’ve attempted on Monday, like swimming out into deep water.”

The program also had children running through scenarios, like what would happen if they ran into trouble on a boat. In preparedness, the children practice putting on life jackets – which they wear for

with another Gippsland player, Carey White from Bairnsdale.

Zach plays at Coburg Table Tennis Club whilst he is in Melbourne and his team partner there Richard Li is also at the training camp.

Richard speaks Chinese and is able to assist his fellow Victorians

with translation.

The players have excellent accommodation at the training facility which boasts an astonishing 200 tables.

Zach is working on his playing technique and describes his progress as two steps forward and one step back. He is enjoying his time there immensely.

Zach’s family –all keen table tennis competitors – live at Cape Paterson and Zach keeps in touch regularly with his Wonthaggi club and former Wonthaggi coach Bruce Harmer.

Honing skills: Wonthaggi’s Zach Anstey has travelled to China to train with the Stay safe: from left, swimmers Adrian Abreu, Riley Collins, Ebony Collins and Amalia country’s table tennis Loughran learned water safety skills at the beach after participating in the VICSWIM holistars. day program with instructor Phoebe Finlay.

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Premiership thrillers see out the season Some exciting matches were played out beLEONGATHA Basketball Association held its winter/spring grand finals in ear- tween the top teams of the season.

The next season is due to launch in mid ly December.

February.

U10 boys: Maroon won the grand final in a thriller against Blue. The final score was 18 to 17. The premiers are, back from left, Amanda Campbell (coach), Eamon Reardon, Tyler Hulshof, Jesse Pearce, Will Campbell, Chance Houston, Noah McLennan and Louis Read.

Coach Matt Holt (far right) congratulated his runner up team of Judd Holt, Jack Guy, William Wang, Tyson Tumino, Nathan Bowler, Beau Elkin and Sam Kreutzberger.

U17 boys: close to the finish, Green was named the premiers after coming up against Grey.

The final score was 37 to 36. The winning team was coach Geoff Forrester, Angus Kemper, Joel Leeden, Ned Hanily, Kurt Reid, Mitchell McGannon and Ben Cantwell. The runners up were Matthew Portelli, Dylan Hicks, Aljon Miel, Campbell Riseley, Travis Nash, Andrew Van Hamond and coach Trevor Riseley.

B Men: the Patriots defeated the Misfits 37 to 14. The winning Patriots team was, back from left, Wayne Martin, Hayden James, Joshua Whyhoon, Mark Stephens, Trevor Hooker and Troy Shepherdson. The runner up Misfits team was, front from left, Anthony White, Michael Fawcett, Nick Katz, Brock Fennell, Joel Webb and Craig Renton.

U12 girls: Pink won the premiership after winning 37 to 33 against Green. The premiership team was, back from left, coach Matt Holt, Anna Rowe, Jemason Cameron, Laila Holt, Ruby Mackie, Audrey McGannon and Lily Hanily. Coach Lily Hume (far right) was pictured with her runner up team of, front from left, Jada Burggraaff, Taylor Hillis, Kitty Moon, Tahlia Lafferty, Mia Hulshof and Shari Harris.

A Men: Beers defeated the Rollers 62 to 51. The premiership Beers team was, back from left, Cam Stone, Jarrod Pinkerton, Joel Winderlich, Alex Scholte, Will Collins, Jacob Byrnes and Lachlan Thomas. The runner up Rollers team was, front from left, Connor Krohn, Dexter Rodwell, Cody Hulshof, Stew Bentley, Clint Hulshof, Morgan Fisher and Ben Kay. Dylan Muir: was the season’s most valuable player for the A Men section.

Joel Winderlich: played in the premiership Beers team and was named most valuable player in the A Men grand final.

U14 boys: Grey won the premiership against Red with a score of 53 to 28. The winning team was, back from left, Sebastian Borg, Zac Evans, Zavier Lamers, Billy Trotman, Tyler Richards, Jude Fixter and coach Paul Borg. The runners up were coach Milla Fixter (back, far left), and, front from left, Kynan Dunstan, Robbie Reardon, Jake Matheson, Jullian Callihan, Archie Fixter, Zac Langstaff and Flynn Lord. Zavier Lamers was named most valuable player.

Bronte Whyte: was named most valuable player in the U14 girls’ grand final. She played in the premiership Yellow team.

Mark Stephens: was named both the grand final and season’s most valuable player in the B Men section.

Audrey McGannon: played for the U12 girls’ premiership Pink team and received most valuable player.

Travis Nash: was the U17 boys’ most valuable player in the grand final. He played in the runner up Grey team.

Jamie Findlay: was the season’s most valuable player for the Women’s section.

She played in the premiership team the Young Guns.

Alice Reid: received the most valuable player in the grand final trophy. Sheb played in the runner up Ninjas team in the women’s grand final.

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above, Women: Young Guns defeated the Ninjas 35 to 31. The winning Young Guns team was, back from left, Milla Fixter, Jamie Findlay, Kelsie Schellings, Makenzi Gourlay, Alahna Arnason, Izabella Grabham Andrews and Ella Littlejohn. The runner up Ninja team was, front from left, Alice Reid, Tanya Hamilton, Kath Reid, Sophie Taratuta, Gemma Drysdale and Kate Lafferty.

U14 girls: Yellow defeated Black 33 to 25 in the grand final. The premiers were, back from left, Kinesha Anderson, Kaitlyn Harris, Jakohbi Brewer, Bronte Whyte, Ava Lord, Sienna Matheson, Jade Kenny and coach Shane Harris. The runners up were coach John Francis, Rose Hutchinson, Chloe Pollard, Ella Littlejohn, Lilly Francis, Grace Taylor and Ashlyn Matheson.

Congratulations: South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Lorraine Brunt presented the Junior Referee Award to Brianna McNaughton (left) and the Senior Referee Award to Cathy Govers.

Alex Welsh takes out National title U12 boys: Red defeated Green 38 to 28 in the grand final. The premiers were, back from left, coach Mel Hughes, Ethan Langstaff, Jules Bennett, Zac Langstaff, Jacoa Cameron, Rhett Hume and Steele Challis. The runners up were coach Amanda Campbell (back, far right), and, front from left, Hayden Bowler, Hugh Munro, Will Campbell, Ethan Smith, Connor Richards, Shem Hoggart and Thomas McKenzie. Zac Langstaff was named most valuable player.

U10 girls: Purple defeated Pink 20 to six in the grand final. Back from left, the runners up were Tess Croatto, Jorja Kenny, Mikayla Richards, Anika Edwards, coach Nicole Matheson and Jemason Cameron. Coach Milla Fixter (far left) is pictured with her premiership team, front from left, Harper McRae, Georgia Hutchinson, Lucy Carter, Cleo Elliott and Imogen Hulshof.

U17 girls: Purple defeated Black 40 to 33 in the grand final. The premiership team was, back from left, Jessica Geary, Olivia O’Shanassy, Sidnee Martin, coach Mandy Giliam, Lara Stefani, Stacey Giliam, Lily Hume and Kylah James. The runners up were, front from left, Milla Fixter, Charli Fixter, Izabella Grabham Andrews, Kaitlyn Harris, Yasmin Duursma, Zara McKenzie and coach Brett McKenzie. Kylah James was named most valuable player.

HANDCYCLIST Alex Welsh has taken out a National title, winning the H3 category road race on the weekend at the Australian Road Championships at Buninyong.

the 33km Under 23 criterium race, finishing in sixth place but importantly helping teammate Jarrod Drizners get first place on the podium and a national title under his belt.

Quite a contingent of riders and supporters from South Gippsland were in Ballarat and Buninyong for the championships taking the opportunity to get some valuable kms under their belts, riding the roads around Ballarat.

Months of training have proven successful for Leongatha Cycling Club’s Welsh who took out the race in a handy one hour 31.55 minutes ahead of second placed Michael Taylor of Echuca Moama, and Lachlan O’Brien of Preston Cycling Club.

Welsh recorded an average speed of above, Salute: Alex 26.6km/h over the Welsh fist pumps course. after taking out the Alex thanked family National title. and friends for all their messages of support left, Gold medal: and said he has enjoyed Alex Welsh has antraining around the Mardan and Dumbalk other handcycling hills with other memgold medal in his bers of the cycling pocket with another club.

National title.

Alex was also competing in a time trial yesterday with hopes of another good outcome.

Another Leongatha Cycling Club member Alex Dunbar of Wonthaggi finished a credible 14t h in the Under 19 road race around the 104.4km circuit on Saturday. Oliver McLean also represented Leongatha in the race.

Tom McFarlane represented the club in Saturday’s Under 23 Podium: Alex Welsh, picture centre, wins for Leongatha Cycling road race over 127.6km.

Club with second placed Michael Taylor of Echuca Moama, and McFarlane fared well in

Lachlan O’Brien of Preston Cycling Club, third.

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Punters have a picnic THE weather during the Woolamai Picnic Races on Saturday was a welcome reprieve after Friday’s scorching heat, leaving punters relaxed to enjoy a spectacular day of horse racing.

Ladies’ day: Genevieve Reynolds, Maddie Waugh, Taeler Axton and Julia Lake came from Melbourne to enjoy the Woolamai Picnic Races on Saturday.

Woolamai & District Racing Clubs Incorporated secretary Bev Carmichael said it was fantastic to see the more than 2500 punters turnout for the day.

“It’s a really good turnout of mainly holiday makers and families who know the kids will be entertained with a range of activities ,” she said.

“A few groups have booked in but it’s just been fantastic to see so many people come and enjoy themselves.

Horse owner and trainer Mick Bell has coming down from Cranbourne since 1983 to the Woolamai Races said he really loves to race his horses to regional races like this one.

Mr Bell’s horse, Celestial Sky won the Happy New Year Open Trophy Race Handicap of 2008m at Saturday’s race.

“For me it is about getting involved with the grassroots racing community. Look around, you will see hundreds of kids here and they are the future of our industry,” he said.

“At the moment I have Jungle Edge racing at Randwick which is an amazing horse but Celestial Sky has done us well today. Victoria has a really fantastic picnic race circuit.

“He (Celestial Sky) does not like a hard track and he would definitely let you know if it was. The volunteers at Woolamai race track have done a terrific job maintaining the turf.”

The sentiments on a quality Woolamai race track were echoed by winning jockey and owner Debbie Waymouth who ran Sally Sells Shells to win the Stezza Bezza Cup Trophy.

She said the Woolamai Racing Club was to be congratulated for an exceptionally turf considering the challenges to maintaining the track through extreme heat.

Seasoned punters: Siblings Violet and Arlo Seccombe from Newborough, regularly attend race meetings to support their father and jockey Grant Seccombe who rode Punjab Rocket at the Woolamai Picnic Races on Saturday.

Classic attire: Robert Balodis from Torquay, Scott Macdonald from Tatyoon and Diddo Kerr from Point Lonsdale at the Woolamai Picnic Races on Saturday.

Good friends: From south eastern Victoria, Christopher Heinz, Tim Kerr and Steen Ba- Dressed up: Ron Biggs from Yarrawonga lodis at the marquees during the Saturday’s and Nick Bezza having a punt at the Woolamai Picnic Races on Saturday.

Woolamai Picnic Races.

Family team: jockey Debbie Waymouth, daughter and co-owner Rebecca Waymouth with their winning horse Sally Sells Shells and owners Bill and Lisa Londregan. Debbie and Bill are siblings. Sally Sells Shells won the Stezza Bezza Cup Trophy.

Winning lead: Sally Sells Shells ridden by Mornington’s Debbie Waymouth confidently Happy punters: From Inverloch, Nicole Skinner and Travis Smith with Thomas Warburton won the Stezza Bezza Cup Trophy on a 1008m dash in 62.13s by one and a half lengths dur- and Cheryll Warburton and Kelly Young from Melbourne up at Woolamai for the Picnic Races on Saturday. ing the Woolamai Picnic Races on Saturday.

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CRICKET ®

Cricket resumes this Saturday Good luck to all teams for the second half of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association cricket season with all grades resuming after the Christmas/New Year break this Saturday , January 12

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Mix of teams to contest the flag WITH just six matches to go, the finals line up is looking interesting in the Leongatha and District Cricket Association.

Phillip Island – which has been performing well as a club in all grades – has surprised in A1 and risen through the ranks.

Sitting second behind reigning champion Wonthaggi Club, Phillip Island has not been a finals contender since its promotion to the top grade.

Club has only suffered one loss in A1 and is sitting comfortably ahead of the pack.

Another surprise contender is Nerrena, a team that was promoted from A2 after winning the 2017/18 grand final.

Association secretary Gary Adams said it was fantastic to see a bit of a change at the top of the competition, but there could be more twists and turns to come.

“OMK has always been a bit of a powerhouse in A1, but this season it is sitting fifth,” he said.

“However, OMK lost its captain Daniel Mock to injury at the start of the season and Thomas Wyatt has had an eight week break. Mock and Wyatt are both available to play in the second half of the season, so it will be interesting to see what happens with two better bats in the mix.

“Unfortunately, Kilcunda Bass is struggling. There have been a number of outright wins against them, which is very rare to see in A1. Hopefully they will be able to lift in the second half of the season.”

In A2, the two Leongatha teams Imperials and Town are setting the pace and are unlikely to be unseated from first and second position.

With only one loss each, a Leongatha premiership is predicted.

“The Leongatha sides are well in front, but Foster has had an excellent season as well,” Mr Adams said.

Although Foster is now a game behind in fifth, it may still be a finals contender for the first time in a while.

Phillip Island and Club are equal on top of B1’s ladder, with Phillip Island’s percentage giving it the edge.

MDU and Koonwarra/LRSL have each shown a huge improvement this year and are both sitting in the top four.

OMK has surprisingly dropped out of the top four.

In B2, Inverloch is well and truly setting the pace and has not lost a game yet. Glen Alvie is sitting just behind.

Foster, proving once again it is having an exceptional senior year, is sitting third and Kilcunda Bass is redeeming itself in fourth place.

The Imperials pulled its B2 team earlier this season.

As a result, the B2 draw was modified with fewer byes.

Phillip Island is on top of the C1 ladder and it is predicted the grand final will be a playoff between the Island and OMK. MDU is also well and truly in it.

“It is surprising to see a traditionally strong team like Club is outside the four. There are a lot of strong teams in C1 and I think the end result will be interesting,” Mr Adams said.

Koonwarra/LRSL Gold is leading the pack in C2 and may do battle with Glen Alvie in the grand final.

“It is pleasing to see a range of teams at the top and it will be great to see what happens next now that Christmas is over,” Mr Adams said.

After a short break over Christmas and New Year, cricketers will be back on the field this Saturday for a T20 match.

Out: Town’s Jareth Hume was clean bowled against MDU on Saturday, December 22.

Cricket resumes this Saturday, January 12.

• Junior Country Week Cricket

Leongatha represented at Junior Country Week LEONGATHA District Cricket Juniors travelled to Latrobe for Junior Country Week last week.

The star of the week for Leongatha was Ethan Lamers with two centuries and a 51 retired in a T20 game.

Leongatha had three boys in each team make the Gippsland teams; Ethan Lamers batting and the Trophy for the Batting average, Mitch McGrath as keeper and Fraser West as an opening bowler in the U15s.

In the U14s, Jarvis Harvey bowling, Ben Hanrahan batting and Jack Butcher wicket keeping were selected.

Leongatha U15s won three matches; two 50 over games and one T20 game.

The U14s won one 40 over game and one T20.

For U14s, game one was in Mirboo North against Latrobe Valley.

Latrobe openers added 28 off 14 overs when Jarvis Harvey and Harry Hoekstra removed both openers.

Trent McRae took three wickets for 21 off eight overs, and with two run outs, Latrobe was nine for 93 off 40 overs.

Leongatha batted after the break with Harry and captain Jack Butcher opening the batting.

They had added 29.

Trent McRae followed for two to be two for 40.

Ben Hanrahan joined Harry and they added 53 to take the score to 93.

Joshua Checkley was bowled for three, Ben Hanrahan remained not out 32 and Jarvis Harvey not out one in a score of four for 113 aided by 24 sundries.

Game two was at Boolarra Oval against Bairnsdale.

Harry Hoekstra and Jack Butcher opened.

Leongatha was in trouble at five for 38.

Ben Hanrahan was joined by Jarvis Harvey and they added 31.

Joel Leeden and Ben added 32.

Noah Christensen was two not out but it was Ben Hanrahan innings of 46 not out that helped the total to seven for 105.

Facing the task of keeping Bairnsdale score under 105, they needed a good start.

Coach Scott Checkley asked for the players to lift their bowling and to their credit they did.

Harry Hoekstra removed the opener for 27 and a good throw from Jarvis Harvey removed the other opener for 16.

Jarvis then removed the century maker from the previous day at the same score and Trent McRae at 84 took the fourth wicket, caught by Will Croatto.

Bowling was tight in the next 10 overs and it was not until the 37th Bairnsdale passed Leongatha’s score.

Bairnsdale finished with five for 127.

Best figures Lachlan Gill 0/11, Harry Hoekstra 1/ 20, Ryan Sinclair 0/8 and Jarvis Harvey 1/7 with a run out.

Games three and four were T20 games at Yinnar Football Ground, the first against Traralgon.

Traralgon batted first and lost their first wicket at 21 off six overs.

It batted slowly and was six for 78 off 20 overs.

Two wickets went to Harry Hoekstra, one to Trent McRae, Jarvis Harvey and Will Croatto, and a run out to Tom Hanily. Catches went to Zach Scholz and Jack Butcher.

Joshua Checkley and Tom Hanily opened the innings and added 23 when Joshua was bowled for nine.

Tom was caught for 16 with the score at 49.

Ben Hanrahan 16 was bowled, Ryan Sinclair was bowled for five, Jake Dennerly retired for eight, Zack Scholz retired 14, Trent McRae not out 12.

Joel Leedon was run out for nine.

Leongatha was 5/113.

Game four was against Warragul.

Warragul was soon in trouble at three for 14 with two wickets to Tom Hanily and one to Zach Scholz.

Warragul was back in the game with a 54 run partnership between Ireland 47 and Fusinato 15.

It made 6/90.

Leongatha opened with Joshua Checkley and Tom Hanily both were out for seven.

Ben Hanrahan, Trent McRae six retired and Jarvis Harvey nine run out added 56 against some very tight bowling, Harry Hoekstra four not out and Ben a very good 40 not out took the score to 3/81, losing by nine runs.

Game five was against Sale Maffra at Trafalgar Football Ground.

Sale Maffra batted first was 19 after two overs.

Ryan Sinclair bowled the opener for two.

Jake Dennerley and Will Croatto each took a wicket.

A partnership of 44 took the score to 100 before Joel Leeden broke the partnership, removing Harrington for 45 –one of his three wickets for nine off five overs.

Jarvis Harvey chipped in with 2/13.

Sale was 9/152 with 35 sundries.

It was a big chase for Leongatha.

After a 15 run partnership between Harry Hoekstra eight and Ben Hanrahan eight the innings fell apart, being 6/29. Joshua Checkley 29 added some runs before the last three wickets fell at 72.

Over the four days, Ben Hanrahan made 142 runs and Jarvis Harvey took nine wickets.

Jack Butcher took four catches and a stumping, and captained the side well.

The U15s played Latrobe on the Mirboo North turf and started well.

Mitch McGrath and Ethan Lamers opened for Leongatha.

Mitch was caught for 16 with the score on 59.

Tom Crocker joined Ethan and added 98 runs before Tom was run out with a direct hit for 26.

Darcy Hume 23 added 66 with Ethan and was out at 223; as was Ethan for 114 with 11fours and one six.

The boys pushed the score along to 269. There were

56 sundries.

Latrobe struggled from the start and was all out for 62 with 25 sundries.

Figures were Fraser West 4/13, Stu Beaumont 2/10, Noah Fixter 2/ 9 and Darcy Hume 2/11.

Mitch McGrath had two catches and a stumping.

Day two was against Bairnsdale at Apex Park Traralgon.

Leongatha’s Mitch McGrath was run out for 15 with the score on 34.

Tom Crocker joined Ethan Lamers and added 152.

Darcy Hume 13 and Billy Manicaro 15 added 29 with some cheeky singles.

Joel Cuman and Stu Beaumont were both not out at the end of 50 overs.

The total was 6/235.

Bairnsdale struggled against the bowling of Fraser West 4/13, Stu Beaumont 3/25 and Jack Donohue 2/4, and made 76.

Day three was two T20s at Yinnar.

First game was against Traralgon.

Traralgon was soon in trouble with two run outs.

The next two partnerships were 16 and 28 and at five for 46 off 13 overs it was going to be hard to make a big score.

Traralgon was 7/71.

Wickets spread with best figures to Tyce Kleverkamp 2/3.

Darcy Hume and Ethan Lamers added 66.

Jaxon Checkley made nine, Tyce Kleverkamp four, Tom Niven 1 with Noah Fixter retired on nine.

Jack Donohue 12 retired, Jacob Whiteside was nine not out and Frazer West zero not out.

Leongatha made 4/144.

Game four was against Warragul.

Fraser West and Tom Niven each took an early wicket.

Warragul pushed the score to 3/105.

Leongatha opened with Ethan Lamers and Darcy Hume but Ethan fell to a good catch for four.

Tom Crocker joined Darcy and added 24.

Wickets fell continually and it was only Billy Manicaro who remained 26 not out.

Leongatha was10 runs short at 8/95.

Day five was against Sale Maffra.

Jacob Whiteside joined Ethan Lamers opening.

Ethan was first to go caught at deep fine leg for 10 score 1/19.

Jack Donohue joined Jacob Whiteside they added 26.

Leongatha made 89.

The first wicket fell to Darcy Hume at 18 off 10 overs but some solid batting pushed Sale Maffra to 53.

Leongatha fell 57 short of making the final.

Ethan Lamers made 281 runs for the week.

Fraser West picked up nine wickets and Mitch McGrath seven catches and three stumpings.

U17 winner: Lane Bowman from Foster is congratulated on his riding skills and presented with a sash and shield by Elizabeth Balderstone after he took out the Alistair Irving Memorial U17 event at the recent Yarram campdraft. This was a memorial event held in honour of Elizabeth’s late husband, who was a keen campdrafter.

GCL bound for Mirboo North THE Leongatha and District Cricket Association Under 16 team is to play T20s at Mirboo North on Sunday, January 13.

The team is Josh Williams (C), Jack Collins, Jacob Strickland, Darcy Hume, Billy Manicaro, Ned Hanily, Evan Allaway, Harrison Berry, Callum Buckland, Fraser West and Tom Niven.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 9 - January 12 Home team

Away Team

Ground

v v v v

Glen Alvie OMK Nerrena Kilcunda Bass

Cowes 1pm L. White K Turf 2.30pm G. Goss I Turf 12.30pm T. Rogers W Turf 1pm M. Heenan

Grade A2 Won Miners Town Imperials Poowong Loch

v v v v

Koon L/RSL Foster MDU Bye

I Turf 3pm T. Rogers SP 1 1pm G. Adams L Turf 1pm G. Laird

Grade B1 Koon L/RSL OMK Nerrerna MDU

v v v v

Phillip Island Korumburra Town Won Club

Koon 3pm Outt 3pm Nerr 1pm Meen 1pm

Grade B2 Poowong Loch Won Miners Foster

v v v

Kilcunda Bass Glen Alvie Inverloch

Loch 1pm A. Stride Dalys 1pm I. Thomas FGC 1pm G. Wyatt & G. Parkinson

Grade C1 OMK Phillip Island Town Won Club

v v v v

Inverloch MDU Nerrena Korumburra

Outt 1pm K. Scrimshaw Rhyll 1pm TBA SP 2 1pm TBA McM 1pm B. Bek

Won Club Koon L/RSL Blue Phillip Island OMK

K Turf 12.30pm G. Goss GA 1pm TBA Koon 12.30pm N. Grabham Bass 2 1pm TBA

Grade A1 Phillip Island Korumburra Inverloch Won Club

Grade C2 Korumburra v Glen Alvie v Koon L/RSL Gold v Kilcunda Bass v

Umpire

N. Grabham K. Scrimshaw A. Jordan N. Barnes

Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact G. Wyatt 0413 081 136

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