The Great Southern Star - March 13, 2019

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Com Co Community issue: Leongatha Business Association vice president Anthony Walls and member Peter Watchorn urge the public to attend the councillor crisis meeting and tthis th hiss Thursday, March 14, at Leongatha Memorial Hall.

By Tony Giles THE SOUTH Gippsland community is finally fed up with the ongoing dysfunction of its shire councillors. A public meeting about internal fighting within council has been called by the Leongatha Business Association (LBA) for this Thursday, March 14, at the Leongatha Memorial Hall starting at 7pm. LBA president Brenton Williams said the group

held a meeting last week and it was decided the time was right for the community to have its say. “We believe the ongoing problems with this council are becoming a distraction and have resulted in our region being overlooked for large grant funding,” Mr Williams said. “Take a look at the Bair Street re-development; this project is ready to go and while other towns have got grants for very similar projects we have missed out. “I can only think that State and Federal governments have been ignoring us while we have this

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infighting going on. “This meeting is not just for Leongatha residents; we welcome people from any parts of the shire in to hear what is going to be said and what will come out of the evening.” Organisers would like to see at least 500 at the meeting to show people are really concerned about the current situation while it is believed most councillors, present and past, will be in attendance. Leongatha’s Glenn Wright, who has acted at similar events, will be moderator for the night and will make sure the focus is on just the one issue: the

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current state of council. He made it clear the evening won’t be about rates, garbage collection and roads; it will be about the current state within council. These include allegations of bullying, poor governance, abuse of process, poor behavior, attempts to overturn council decisions, threats of legal action between councillors; the list goes on. South Gippsland Shire Council currently has a municipal monitor appointed to keep an eye on governance issues at council meetings. Continued on page 3.

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Councillor: ‘No bullying’ By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen has accused The Star of poor journalism after reporting on the resignations of councillors Jim Fawcett and Lorraine Brunt in the March 5 edition. Cr McEwen confronted editor Brad Lester in the Woolworths carpark in Leongatha last Thursday. In close proximity to Mr Lester, an angry Cr McEwen said The Star had no proof bullying was occurring within council, despite all four councillors who have resigned from council saying bullying was a factor in their decision.

His outburst came the day after the Leongatha Business Association called a public meeting for this Thursday, about the state of council Last Thursday The Star asked some councillors if they felt there was bullying within council, and whether there was a campaign by some councillors and others to have council dismissed. Cr Ray Argento, Cr Jeremy Rich and mayor Cr Don Hill were the only councillors to respond. Cr Argento said, “I won’t be contributing to the pitch fork style community discussion in regard to council’s decision on the CEO’s $320,000 position, only to say all local government legislation and guidelines were adhered to in forming the democratic decision.”

Cr Rich and The Star left messages on each other’s phones. Mayor Cr Don Hill said, “The current events that have led to council resignations are not a complete surprise, designed and driven by those with vested interest. They appear not to adhere to any democratic process, rather the colloquial dummy spit approach. “The current unfounded, untruthful allegations brought forward by those who have resigned have a specific aim to bully and intimidate current councillors in regard to the forthcoming decision on the CEO’s $320,000 contract. Council voted to advertise the CEO position so as to test the market and ensure ratepayers are getting value for money.

“For the remaining councillors this is a decision they have not taken lightly but have followed the democratic process and the Local Government Act in which due governance and the overview by the monitor was also followed. “We live in a democracy. It would indeed be a sad day if an elected council was replaced because minority selfinterest groups could outrage public opinion and orchestrate for their removal based upon misleading and untruthful rumour-mongering. “Council is functioning effectively, ensuring a good and appropriate governance standard with the assistance of the oversight of the municipal monitor. “It is my view that when the monitors report to the

minister is produced and made public that it will be an accurate and fair report reflecting on council’s functionality and governance, and perhaps shedding a true light on these recent allegations. “This event will not impact the ability of council to provide good governance or deliver services to its community.” Cr Brunt has rejected Cr Hill’s deflection of the reason for her and Cr Fawcett resigning by saying they did so due to the readvertising of the CEO’s contract, which she said was not the case. She said she resigned after increasingly personal attacks on herself and Cr Fawcett by fellow councillors.

The future of South Gippsland Shire council

POLL RESULTS AHEAD of a public meeting about instability within council at Leongatha Memorial Hall tomorrow (March 14), called by the Leongatha Business Association, The Star polled our Facebook followers on March 7 about their thoughts on the matter. The results as of 3.30pm Tuesday, March 12 were:

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4% voted to keep the Council

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Fix this mess “new direction”. The Star has conducted a Facebook poll on He is Peter Stephenson and he reports directly to the Victorian Local Government Minister Adem whether voters wished to stay with the current counSomyurek who can ultimately force the dismissal of cil or sack them and the vast majority have supported the sacking with a minority wishing to keep the stacouncil through an Act of Parliament. There have been four councillors resign during tus quo. A motion to sack this Council may be made at this term alone: former councillors Maxine Kiel and Meg Edwards, while Cr Jim Fawcett and Cr Lorraine the public meeting this Thursday night. All are Brunt have resigned, with their terms coming to an welcome. Mayor Cr Don Hill said he would not attend the end at the end of March. In a surprise move to some, the current CEO meeting. Cr Lorraine Brunt said she would attend the Tim Tamlin’s future in South Gippsland Shire looks uncertain with council deciding to advertise for his councillor crisis meeting. “All councillors should be going to listen to the position rather than re-appoint him. According to mayor Cr Don Hill, this is to move the shire in a community’s thoughts,” she said.

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Matching mischief: getting into the long weekend fun at the Stony Creek Cup meeting on Sunday were, from left John, Ken and Rusty Howard from Venus Bay eagerly awaiting the cup race. Full coverage on pages 36 and 43.

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Best pastel: from left, Sarah Spencer-Smith, secretary of the art show and Marie McDonald, president, hold the pastel work by Cheryl Alkemadie-Hugh titled Clouds at Bay which received the best pastel award at the 2019 Inverloch Art Show. Mrs Spencer-Smith and Mrs McDonald also stand in front of the works of Dennis Leversha who created the recent mural art in Wonthaggi. Mrs Spencer-Smith said Mr Leversha has always supported the art show and wanted to thank him for his continued support. Veteran artist: Ellen Palmer Hubble’s attractive watercolour painting, Cowgirl, sold promptly on the opening night of the Inverloch Art Show hosted at the Inverloch Community Hub last Friday. Mrs Palmer Hubble said she learnt oil painting techniques from her father when she was just 10 years old, and has been painting and drawing for around 50 years. The retired art teacher had three works displayed at the exhibition which ran over the long weekend.

Cleanup: with help from a local farmer and his tractor, SES members were able to quickly clear the tree that blocked all four lanes of traffic on the South Gippsland Highway last Wednesday.

Tree falls on travelling car A LARGE tree fell and collided with a single occupant car travelling along the South Gippsland Highway approximately one kilometre out of Leongatha last Wednesday. The tree hit the front of the white sedan vehicle, allowing the elderly male driver to walk away unharmed. The incident occurred at around 3pm with the tree falling across all four lanes, blocking traffic for about an hour. Senior Constable James from Korumburra, who was present at the incident, said traffic was backed up as far back as Ruby. He said SES predicted it would take hours to clear, but thanks to the assistance of a local farmer and his tractor they were able to cut up and remove the larger tree limbs much faster than anticipated.

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Clever creations: Deb Watson showcased her unique kiln fired art glass piece titled Bush at the Inverloch Art Show held at the Inverloch Community Hub on Saturday. The olive green and persimmon coloured decorative bowl is one of many art glass pieces that Mrs Watson had on display and for sale at the exhibition.

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Holiday shake-up By Brad Lester and Jess Martin A BUSHFIRE at Wilsons Promontory National Park resulted in the bookings of more than 1900 visitors being cancelled.

The fire also left visitors to other accommodation in South Gippsland concerned for their safety. More than 1900 people had booked accommodation at the Prom, including at the lighthouse and at Tidal River, and overnight hikes. All bookings will be reimbursed. The fire was yesterday (Tuesday) contained and had burnt 323ha. Chris Chapman, acting chair of Prom Country Regional Tourism, said, “There were some cancella-

Sibling fun: brother and sister, George and Eva Conway from South Melbourne spent the Labour Day long weekend away at Toora Tourist Park, which was busy despite a bushfire at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

tions for the long weekend but there have also been some new accommodation enquiries. Anecdotal evidence suggests very few accommodation providers have been negatively impacted. “Campsites and cabins have been in high demand since the Prom closure was announced, which would suggest that many campers have sought to find alternative accommodation within our region. “Prom Country Regional Tourism, in conjunction with the Prom Country Visitor Information Centre, have put together an accommodation availability list to help connect potential visitors to accommodation vacancies. This appears to have been wellreceived.” As of last Friday, Toora Tourist Park was almost completely booked, with just six cabins vacant. Manager Rachel Brown said park guests were concerned about the fire. “One person actually wanted to cancel their booking until I explained that it was safe,” she said. “Everyone who calls has been asking whether or not the park is safe to stay at.” Staff at the BIG4 Inverloch Holiday Park expected to pick up extra bookings due to the fire. “We expected to be pretty full,” manager Chris Neilson said, noting that on Friday the park was already almost at booking capacity. A Parks Victoria spokesperson said the park had been evacuated of 2000 visitors on March 2 after the fire started. “Visitors with camping and accommodation bookings have been contacted to receive a full refund. Licensed tour operators and key stakeholders have also been informed of the closures,” the spokesperson said. “Smoke from the fires will continue to be visible in the local communities and firefighting personnel and vehicles will be in the area.” The Prom will re-open at 9am this Friday, March 15. Parks Victoria urged visitors to see other coastal parks in Gippsland that were open over the long weekend, including the nearby Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. PCRT released a list of 11 “fun things to do in Prom Country this autumn. These included using the

Prom Country Road Rally app, walking on a trail, visiting the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool, exploring galleries and dining out, riding a rail trail, picnick-

ing at Agnes Falls, taking a tour, visiting Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra and bird watching.

Close call: an elderly man escaped with minimal injuries after his car collided with a fallen tree at Leongatha last Wednesday, March 6.

Car crashes into tree A CAR collided with a fallen tree on the South Gippsland Highway at Leongatha on Wednesday, March 6.

The vehicle driven by an elderly man collided with the tree immediately after it fell. Paramedics attended to the man, who escaped with minimal injuries and was taken to hospital for observation. Police ensured the safety of Leongatha State

Emergency Service volunteers and passersby. SES members respond swiftly, cutting up and removing the tree. The large tree blocked all four lanes of the highway. A farmer, in a tractor, assisted the SES to clear the highway. The SES is seeking new members, particularly those available during the day.

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Mirboo North dives into Last Hurrah THE Mirboo North community enjoyed a final splash in the town’s beloved pool on Sunday, at the pool’s Last Hurrah event.

Driving revenue: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with Riley Parker, the seven year old who has been raising funds for the Mirboo North pool.

In tune: Evan Plaschinda and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent sing at the Last Hurrah event at Mirboo North pool on Sunday.

The pool was open ahead of the long awaited $3.6 million redevelopment of the pool and amenities. Children made the most of the opportunity to play on Nessie the inflatable and also scramble for lollies after a lolly drop. The event was attended by McMillan MP Russell Broadbent who took the microphone to sing with performer Evan Plaschinda. Mr Broadbent was joined at the event by other dignitaries, including Labor candidate for Monash Jessica O’Donnell, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Mark Richards from the office of Eastern Victoria Region MLC Jane Garrett, and South Gippsland Shire Council’s mayor Cr Don Hill, Cr Andrew McEwen and CEO Tim Tamlin. Mr Broadbent noted in his speech “that the Mirboo North Pool is in a favoured place.�

Carpark, toilets mooted for jetty THE redevelopment of the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool will continue with the $250,000 sealing of a carpark and the installation of a public toilet, conditional on funding.

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South Gippsland Shire Council recently voted to apply for $100,000 from the Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreational Fishing Grants Program towards the works. Council proposes to allocate an extra $150,000 from its 2019-20 capital works budget should its application be successful. Council will also spend $10,537 a year for the ongoing maintenance and daily cleaning of the toilets, should they be built. A report to a recent council meeting said the jetty redevelopment was the largest tourism infrastructure project ever undertaken in the shire. “Once complete, the project is expected to significantly enhance regional economic growth through the increased tourism and employment opportunities,� the report stated. Cr Ray Argento told the council meeting, “the opening of the Long Jetty has seen a huge influx of people into the Corner Inlet region.� He said visitors expect to have toilets near the jetty. “It will only benefit the whole region by offering these facilities,� Cr Argento said.

Council backs renewable energy BASS Coast Shire Council is helping local organisations turn to renewable energy.

Council approved a guarantee for a $10,000 loan to help Bass Coast Adult Learning Centre install solar panels at its February meeting. Council opted to approve this recommendation because the centre is a council owned building and it would comply with council’s objective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As there was no precedent for council to provide loan guarantees, council also voted to develop a policy position should a similar grant request be submitted. “We don’t have a policy in this regard, but it consists with our approach to reduce community wide emissions,� Cr Michael Whelan said at the meeting. “This is a council owned building so the risks are minimal. I think it’s an excellent idea.� Cr Les Larke felt councillors should not rush into the agreement and wanted to develop the policy before approving the loan guarantee. He was backed by Cr Julian Brown. “This is a somewhat troubling agenda item. If we had lots of applications for this sort of thing, what would be the budget ramifications? We should develop the policy first; it’s the right way to go,� Cr Brown said. The vote was ultimately in favour of going ahead with the loan guarantee. “This is about reducing greenhouse emissions and helping a community organisation. It’s a no brainer,� Cr Whelan said.

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Black Spur delay angst GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has raised concerns about delays over the Black Spur re-alignment of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan in State Parliament. Speaking on a new roads bill, Mr O’Brien said the Federal Coalition Government’s $25 million contribution to the project was announced in 2016 and the State Government matched it the following year. “We’re now nearly two years down the track from the full $50 million budget being allocated and yet there has still not been any start to this important project,” he said. “I’ve been campaigning for this since I was elected and am pleased the funding has been allocated by both levels of government but many local motorists are asking ‘what’s actually happening?’ “There are 4000 cars and 1000 trucks that use this stretch of road every day and it has a serious accident rate eight times the state-wide average. “That’s why we need these difficult bends realigned and the Andrews Labor Government needs to get on with it.” Mr O’Brien said he had raised the issue last year with the then Minister for Roads, Luke Donnellan, who said environmental approvals were holding up the process.

“The people of South Gippsland don’t really care whether it’s Federal or State government, but they want this project to proceed as quickly as possible,” he said. “I’m sure many people are becoming cynical as to whether it will ever happen, but I am determined to make sure that it is delivered, given the money is there and the project is ready to go. “It is time though, that the State Government got on with it.” Mr O’Brien said VicRoads had told a community meeting in February last year that work would start in the summer of 2018-19. “Well, we’re now into autumn and people are getting frustrated that they’re seeing no progress,” he said. “I urge the State and Federal governments to quickly finalise any outstanding environmental and cultural approvals so that this project can proceed as quickly as possible. “It will improve travel times for locals, increase local freight efficiency, make our region more attractive for tourists and importantly improve safety for motorists. It’s time this project got underway.” Major Road Projects Victoria, which is now overseeing the Black Spur realignment, did not specifically respond to Mr O’Brien’s concerns but said early site works are now underway while major construction is set to start later this year. Raymond Paterson, program director of Major Road

Still waiting: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, at the Black Spur on the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan, asked the State Government why the Black Spur realignment project stalled. Projects Victoria, said, “We’re building a new section of highway between Old Koonwarra-Meeniyan Road and Minns Road that will remove nine sharp corners. “A preferred route has been chosen after extensive community consultation, and once complete will improve safety and travel times.” Major Road Projects Victoria said the realignment would entail removing nine sharp corners and adding flexible safety barriers. The department said the way the existing road bends on this part of the highway has resulted

in frequent run-off-road crashes, freight delays and safety concerns. The project has received environmental approval from the Department of Environment and Energy, with the Victorian and Federal governments committing $50 million to realign the highway.

BUILDING OR RENOVATING?

Keep the council, says action group A COUNCIL lobby group has supported the retention of the current South Gippsland Shire Council. The South Gippsland Action Group met at the Leongatha RSL on March 5 and moved a motion to support the continuation of the council. President Steve Finlay, of Leongatha, said, “We want to see it (council) run the remaining 18 months of the term as per the democratic process. “We have lost some experienced councillors but the next candidates in line are all good guys. “The publicity has been concerning but we all hear bits and pieces, but

we do not really know if there is anything substantial? Is it just personality differences?” Discussion about managing population growth in South Gippsland dominated the meeting. Leongatha’s John McCombe outlined how he believed more residents would benefit the shire. Real estate agent George Auddino, of Auddino First National in Korumburra, gave an insight into real estate issues at Nyora and Korumburra, and real estate agent Alan Steenholdt of Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha gave an overview of the market for Leongatha. Action group secretary Lindsay Love, an engineer and planner, spoke about the expected population growth in Bass Coast, South Gippsland and Baw Baw shires, followed by the opportunities to

accommodate additional residents. He said the Baw Baw growth was fuelled by the shire’s proximity to Melbourne. “In the South Gippsland Shire that translates into Nyora being a great candidate for substantial growth,” Mr Love said. The 20 people at the meeting were told by the action group that council has not been open for business. “Developers face many hurdles and road blocks in dealing with staff at the shire, hence they bypass doing business here,” Mr Love said. “It was also pointed out the 200 percent rate differential applied to vacant land was a disincentive to people investing in South Gippsland. “There was no opposition to the concept of ‘growth’ for the shire. How

do we get the councillors and the shire administration to start working for the ratepayers?” Mr Love said the newly formed Rates Challenge Group had held several meetings around the shire and found many people were severely impacted by the high rates. He said increasing the shire’s population was a way of helping to reduce the rate impact. “If we have more residents then it helps this shire access many other improved services,” Mr Love said. “Perhaps the ‘new direction’ mentioned by the mayor in last week’s comments on the shire will see the councillors move to quickly adopt and implement this concept.”

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Jazz delights Inverloch By Grace Griffith THERE was an undeniable buzz in the air as hundreds of locals and visitors lined the streets in wait for the Jazz Festival Parade in Inverloch on Saturday morning.

Participants congregated at the Glade in Inverloch in colourful display as they prepared to march past the growing number of spectators forming in the main street. The festival, which is in its 26th year, attracted a large and diverse crowd with people travelling from Queensland, New South Wales and some even as far as America to be a part of the action. A fabulously fashioned jazz band from Tasmania even turned up on the day and asked to march, much to the surprise of organisers. “We thought ‘great! In you go’,� Trevor Key, treasurer of the Jazz festival and member of the Inverloch Men’s Shed said. The Tasmanian band of jazz lovers was thankful to enter as it ended up winning the best jazz theme in the march. Carolyn Nield, member of the Jazz Festival committee said, “The parade is particularly popular with the holiday makers – we don’t have any trouble getting them lining up and watching. I just think it’s fantastic. “I think it was a very happy festival from the feedback we’ve had. “The volunteers were sensational. As for the Men’s Shed, without the logistical support they gave us, we just couldn’t have done it.� Mr Key said whilst ticket sales haven’t yet been confirmed, they are thought to be similar to last year with some avenues of ticket sales selling more than previous years. The parade this year showcased more variety with community organisations and creativity while vintage

cars interspersed the floats. The Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club placed the best overall float on Saturday to the obvious delight of thee children on the float who paraded their trophy and bigg grins along A’Beckett Street. “The feedback we’ve had was that this year was bet-ter than last year which is better than the year before. m Each year it’s building up and getting more enthusiasm in the community,� Mr Key said. The street parade was just one event in a long linee of exciting happenings, including the Friday Gala per-formance which was a complete sell out. Mrs Nield saidd they couldn’t have fit any more people in if they tried, with lots of raffle tickets sold and many fantastic prizess claimed. An impressive line up of jazz bands and artists descended on Inverloch over the long weekend with free music in the marquee available for those who didn’t have tickets. “The free music allowed holiday makers to get involved and hopefully if they get really enthusiastic they will purchase tickets for next year,� Mrs Neil said. “It was a real community event and I think we can even build on that next year. We can liaise with traders, community organisations and volunteers more next year to continue those good vibes.� The picnic in the park at the Glade was another popular event on Monday, and despite the weather taking a cooler turn, it still attracted quite the crowd. This year the festival aimed to involve a younger demographic with youthful bands including Westernport Regional Band and Wesley College Jazz Band. Mr Keys said, “The demographic is a more seniors orientated weekend. We enjoy and love jazz because we grew up with up. If we could get the young people interested, there are so many styles of jazz, something will appeal to them.� The Inverloch Men’s Shed, that organises the festival, will meet soon to discuss how to make the event bigger and better for next year.

Local entertainment: the Invy Horn Jam was one of many local community groups that, in spectacular display, paraded its way down A’Beckett street during the 2019 Jazz Festival Parade in Inverloch on Saturday. The band gave an energetic and lively performance, making it a definite crowd pleaser during the march. Above right, Community support: Bass Coast Baton Twirlers from front left, Laura Smith, Tahlia Raschle, Eleanor Smith, from back left, Courtney Stivic, Amara Sartori, Lily Smith, Imogen Stivic and Katie Turton demonstrated their extraordinary baton twirling skills whilst marching in the parade on Saturday. Left, Event for all: from front left, Hazel Billington with Henry the dog, Pam Dixon, Glenys Dale, Colin Billington and Fay Smallman, and from back left, Rhonda Armstrong, Myra Vance and Bob Delanhoy represented the Probus Club in vibrant attire at the 2019 Jazz Festival parade in Inverloch.

Best float: the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club placed the best overall float on Saturday at the Inverloch Jazz Festival Street Parade. The children were thrilled, proudly showing off their trophy with infectious grins.

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Roadside Slashing: Allambee South, Stony Creek, Dumbalk Unsealed Road Drainage Program: Leongatha North, Wooreen, Hallston, Hedley, Welshpool Unsealed Road Maintenance: Korumburra South, Outtrim, Foster, Foster North Tree Requests: Whole Shire PUBLIC BRIEFINGS TO COUNCIL Reseal Preparation Stabilising: Soldiers Road, Yanakie Wednesday 20 March, 2019 Footpath Renewal: Bridge Street, Korumburra 1.30pm - Community Strengthening Activities - Monthly Changeroom Refurbishment: Korumburra Recreation Updates (25 minutes) Topics: Reserve • Compassionate Communities (end of life) project Sealed Road Drainage Program: Creamery Valley Road, Toora • Creative Gippsland Reseal Preparation Regulating: Harding and Lawsons 3.00pm - Municipal Early Years Plan 2018/19 Update (30 Road, Fish Creek minutes) - session time may commence slightly earlier, contact Council for information. Netball Court Construction: Fish Creek Recreation Reserve IMPOUNDED VEHICLE - NOTICE OF SALE Bridge Replacement: Ruby Arawata Road, Ruby Council impounded the following vehicle in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989: Major Culvert Renewal: Shands Road, Welshpool Impounded: 24/01/19 from Hillgroves Rd, Leongatha South Road Rehabilitation: Court Street, Foster Vehicle: Red 1989 Nissan Station Wagon Crest and Corner Widening: Henrys Road, Nyora VIN Number: 6F4WPFR31K0J10265 Bridge Repairs: Wintles Road, Mount Best As this vehicle has not been collected and relevant fees paid within 14 days of impoundments, the vehicle will now Road Resealing: Various locations Kerb and Channel Renewal: Spring Street, Korumburra be offered for sale to the public. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Offers marked ‘Abandoned Vehicle’ and addressed to Wednesday 27 March 2019, 2.00pm EMPLOYMENT the Coordinator Local Laws, South Gippsland Shire Questions can be registered by (COB 22/3) by accessing Council advertises all employment opportunities on its Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha VIC 3953 are hereby Council’s website ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ page, invited for the purchase and removal from Council of the website. For details please visit: contact 5662 9222 for details. Alternatively you can lodge aforementioned abandoned vehicle. www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment Offers close at 2.00pm 21 March 2019 and are to be of the Council Meeting. Please note that Council live delivered to Council’s reception area at 9 Smith Street, streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer Leongatha before this date. to the Policy on Council’s website for more details. The vehicle can be viewed at the Council Depot in Yarragon PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Road, Leongatha by appointment with the Local Laws Department on: 5662 9200. The highest or any offer will not Wednesday 20 March 2019, 2.00pm, 5.00pm 7.00pm necessarily be accepted. Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (COB 22/3) All Council sessions are located at Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha Wednesday 20 March 2019, 12.30pm Council is meeting to transact the following business: 1. To endorse the Revised Council Plan 2017-2021, Proposed 2019/20 Annual Budget and Proposed Rating Strategy 2019-2022 2. To invite public submissions on three documents under s.223 the Local Government Act 1989 3. To give notice of the commencement of s.223 public consultation on the Revised Council Plan 2017-2021, Proposed 2019/20 Annual Budget and Proposed Rating Strategy 2019-2022 4. To authorise the date, time and place to hear submitters who have indicated in their submission that they wish to be heard

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Uphill battle recruiting rural GPs REGIONAL areas have traditionally remained a difficult area to attract healthcare professionals to.

Some of the driving factors for regional shortfalls cited by rural clinics, practices and hospitals around Leongatha include disincentives for oncall, after hours work and doctors being away from families in Melbourne. According to the Regional Workforce Agency Victoria, Gippsland has 33 vacancies for GPs and allied health related fields. It seems the days are long gone where the likes of OAM recipient and founding member of Leongatha Healthcare Dr Michael Bourke, routinely worked until the late evening hours. “We just don’t see many Dr Bourkes these days and I’m sure he did it (on-call after hours visits) with fewer doctors,” practice manger at Leongatha Healthcare Judy Robb said. “Leongatha Healthcare is in a reasonable position for GPs and we have anaesthetists and obstetricians. “But two of the biggest obstacles in retaining medical professionals regionally is the pressure of 24 hour after hours commitment and the fact that by the time a doctor has finished studies and training, a family base may already be setup with their partners, family, children, schooling and networks.” CEO of Gippsland Southern Health Service Mark Johnson agreed. “On-call services are a must regionally where that can largely remain an option in urban areas,” he said. “Fractional appointments and long travelling between rural towns can also be a burden, but ultimately it comes down to personal choice.” According to OECD statistics, there were about 3.6 physicians in Australia per 1000 people in 2016, but Mr Johnson thinks this number could be as low as one in regional areas. Leongatha Healthcare has always provided a 24 hour service and works in conjunction with the hospital, giving credentials to GPs. Eighteen GPs work there mostly on a part-time basis at two sites, including the integrated primary care centre in the hospital grounds. Throughout Ms Robb’s 15 years at Leongatha Healthcare, she has always noted a shortage of GPs. Specialists do come but are rare, with some available only a day per week or month. “What I’d like to see is a community support group setup, integrating new doctors into the clinic family and broader community,” Ms Robb added. “I floated the idea with council but it never took off and it’s time consuming enough managing the practice. “We do have students come into the clinic, aligned with the Gippsland School of Rural

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Desal order may be biggest yet THE State Government is preparing to possibly order its biggest order yet from the Victorian Water Desalination Plant at Wonthaggi, in the wake of ongoing dry conditions and falling water reservoirs.

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville said, “It’s no secret that we’re currently experiencing extremely dry conditions across the state and our water storages are reflecting that. “I’ll be receiving advice from experts in the next few weeks about how much desalinated water to order this year. Preliminary advice has indicated this is likely to be our biggest desal order yet. “The Desal Plant has already proven its value – providing water to Melbourne, Geelong, and Western Victorian customers over the last three years to ensure water supplies do not drop into critical levels.” The government made an initial order of 50GL in 2016, followed by two years of 15GL orders. If conditions continue to be dry and storages continue to decline, another order from the desalination plant is likely to be needed to stabilise Melbourne water supplies for the year ahead. Water orders from the desalination plant are New doctors: Leongatha Healthcare has two new doctors, Drs Su Lee and Veronica Foote, based on advice from Melbourne Water in consulwhom started at the clinic last month. tation with the three metropolitan water retailers. The orders are based on current and forecast storage conditions, expected water demands, Health. There is also a Monash School of Rural GP training program with four to five doctors on Bureau of Meteorology outlooks and customer Health here in Leongatha too. the registrars at once but the turnover is large. “We recruit largely by word of mouth. Togeth“It’s out of our practice’s hands as to how long affordability. Regional water customers do not pay for deer with Eastern Victoria GP Training we have a they are placed or stay.” salinated water orders.

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COLUMN 7 RED Cross is offering free accredited first aid training on Saturdays, March 16 and 23. Come and learn first aid, and have an opportunity to deliver first aid training to secondary school students. The course is 9am to 4pm both days (attendance at both days is required), and is held at 71 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha (next to Leongatha Secondary College). Only 20 places are available. Phone 0498 313 112 or email Gippslandfirstaid@redcross.org.au TO help wildlife affected by recent bushfires, Warriors 4 Wildlife has organised drop off locations for the public to make donations. The organisation welcomes bowls, petstore animal foods, kangaroo pellets, horse feed mix, oaten hay, chaff, lucerne hay, bird seed/pellets, chicken feed, bandages, hand sanitiser and first aid items. Items can be left at Leongatha Community House, Mannagum Community House at Foster, or at Wonthaggi by phoning Sandra Jones on 0457 325 917 or Tammy Olierook 0410 903 037. Co-ordinator is Katie Glassock 0414 414 055. HAVE you read the book The Great Boomerang, written in 1946 by Ion Idriess? Norm Geary of Boorool is urging Star readers to treat themselves to the read. The book explores the idea of engineer JJ Bradfield (1867-1942) to tunnel substantial rainfall run-off from northern Queensland to the Darling River, to help boost water flows. The government of the day did not support the idea, despite Mr Bradfield having designed the Sydney Harbour Bridge. PLAY and Learn sessions are available every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Karmai Community Children’s Centre in Korumburra. No bookings are necessary and all sessions are free. Parents are encouraged to create a hard cover photo book with their child and to meet and connect with other local parents and children. Contact 5655 2524 for more information. THE Department of Education Victoria offers parents a conveyance allowance for school children who reside more than 4.8km from their school. A distance based allowance can be claimed when travel is by private car and/or bus. See www.education.vic.gov.au/ school/principals/spag/safety/Pages/conveyance.aspx for more information.

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South Gippsland all her 85 years and will soon move to a retirement complex in Traralgon. Please join her family to wish her well and celebrate her time here. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. THE Tarwin Lower community is seeking a group of dedicated residents to lead the push for a kindergarten in the town. Tarwin Lower Primary School welcomes expressions of interest from people willing to take the cause to South Gippsland Shire Council and also collect data.

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Become a park friend EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought from community members to establish a Friends of Grantville and District Memorial Park Group.

The community committee responsible for maintaining the park dissolved in 2015. The park is now managed by Bass Coast Shire Council, providing an important open space for the Grantville community. A SOUTH Gippsland heritage listed oak tree along A new Friends of Grantville and District Memorial the Great Southern Rail Trail in Meeniyan, thought to Park Group is being established to ensure the thoughts be more than 100 years old, split and collapsed withof the community for the park are being shared with out warning recently. The tragic collapse also resulted council. in the destruction of four ghost horse sculptures fiMayor Cr Brett Tessari said a less formal group will nanced and installed by the RSL. South Gippsland provide an important link between the community and Shire Council has been working to clean up the site council with lower demands of volunteers. but the area remains roped off until further notice. “We understand the demands of being part of a committee can be high, so establishing a friends group for THE Leongatha Red Cross unit will be having the park is a positive way of balancing the needs of the a stall at Woorayl Golf Club in Leongatha on Tuescommunity within their volunteer capacity,” he said. day, March 19 at 10am. All welcome. “Should there be enough community interest, a group will be formed after the (expressions of interest) DON’T forget South Gippsland Relay for Life process.” is being held at the Korumburra Showgrounds this The park contains a war memorial, play space, exweekend. The event raises money for cancer research ercise equipment, history telling signage, barbecues, and awareness. public art and public toilets. It is also home to the Grantville Memorial Wall MuNEXT Monday, March 18, Korumburra Roral Project. tary will join with the Leongatha Rotary Club for The Friends of Bass RSL, with lead artist Janice a joint meeting at the Korumburra Brewery. Orchard, have been working on the mural project since September 2018. The incredible artwork, which involves many local volunteers, is commemorating the involvement of Australia Armed Forces in World War One and the CenteNature watch: every Monday, Tarwin Val- nary of Armistice Day. Installation is well underway, with the completion ley Primary School students Brody, Nico and of the project planned for mid April. Kaden spend time with Meeniyan resident To register your expression of interest for the Friends Peter Twigg looking for birds. They recently of Grantville and District Memorial Park Group, email made a nesting box and hung it in a tree in mark.lindsay@basscoast.vic.gov.au with your details by Friday, March 29. the school grounds, alongside a bird bath.

THE Meeniyan playground, skate park and rotunda will be officially opened at Meenyian Recreation Reserve on Friday, March 15 at 6pm. A free sausage sizzle cooked by the Meeniyan Men’s Shed will be available. Bring along the family and show your support for this fantastic community facility. Please direct any questions to Fay Sinclair on 0428 644 354. EILEEN Hanrahan is having a farewell afternoon tea on Saturday, April 6, 2pm at the supper room at Meeniyan Hall. Eileen has lived in different areas of

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OPINIONS

Keep the library bus

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These people won’t even I had not ordered any books THERE are some places that, have a book shelf in their locale on-line for today (click and colwhen I enter, a feeling of joy lect). I can and do use this facil- as there is nowhere to house invades my senses. ity but as I so often do, today I one. For those who don’t drive One is my home and one other is the Bass Coast Mobile Library Bus. The array of books to choose from, the people I meet, some known to me previously and some new to my acquaintance. Of course there is always the friendly, helpful librarian. I cannot understand how the West Gippsland Library Corporation (WGLC) would think that a utility room, in a building purposed to other uses, will suffice. Recently, I entered the library bus at Corinella and four other adults were already there, plus the librarian and myself. In practice, this number of people will not fit in the small room proposed by WGLC to service

chose to browse the collection and see what interesting titles would jump out at me. This option will be a thing of the past with the new WGLC option. No browsing. For those, and there are many, my husband included, who are not computer literate and do not drive, reading opportunities will be non-existent. WGLC says these people can ring and order books! Great, if these people could see a catalogue or index of available titles. I am able to walk to the bus when it is in situ at Corinella but I am incredulous at the WGLC’s proposal for the people who live in our neighbouring Coronet

and those that have disabilities, there is no way of getting to Corinella. If, as claimed by WGLC, the library bus is under utilised, it is the fault of that organisation for not promoting it. The Save Our Mobile Library Group has started its own campaign to advertise the library bus and so many people have said they did not know of its existence previously. I am waiting with faint heart, to hear if our Westernport councillors will support the Waterline communities and retain our Bass Coast Mobile Library Bus.

Anne Caulfield, Corinella.

Students to strike ON Friday, thousands of Australian students will participate in schoolstrike4climate – a global call by youth for immediate, effective action to address climate change.

E D I T O R I A L Council in-fighting sparks public outcry THE community is urged to attend a crisis meeting about the state of South Gippsland Shire Council, to be held this Thursday by the Leongatha Business Association.

The association is so concerned by the in-fighting within council - which has resulted in the resignation of four councillors in the past year - that this band of community-minded volunteers has seen the only way forward is to hold a forum where the community can air its views. The association, like many others in the community, is concerned that internal turmoil within council is taking council’s attention away from governing in the best interests of the community and resulting in not enough projects being achieved. In Leongatha alone, the community is still awaiting the outcome of two government grants for the redevelopment of Bair Street – a vital project that has been discussed for many years yet would have immediate benefits for the town, economically and socially. One has to wonder if the internal divisions within council are sullying the reputation of council and also the community beyond our shire boundaries, leaving funding bodies pondering if council’s attention is where it should be and whether council is up to the task of spending grants wisely. At the heart of the divisions within council are essentially clashes of personally, ideology and priorities. The council has had ample opportunity to work through these differences but divisions have only intensified. Perhaps the community’s initiative this Thursday will be the prompt the State Government needs to act to either warn this council or dismiss it. Either that, or perhaps the remaining councillors may finally realise what the community has been trying to tell them all along: councillors are there to represent the community. The meeting will be held at Leongatha Memorial Hall at 7pm Thursday.

In their words, it’s a crisis. Australia’s emissions are increasing – the opposite to what some whose selective use of data would have us believe. They are sacrificing a day’s education so they can speak with one voice about their concerns and their wish to live in a country not experiencing more severe natural disasters, such as we’ve seen in recent months

Letters to the Editor and years. These young voices will be condemned by some for compromising their studies. But we should listen and learn from them, and support the cause they are so passionate about.

Aileen Vening, Wonthaggi.

Off the rails SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillors are aware there is a concept/strategy being promoted to create a spike in the population growth trajectory of the shire (currently 1.4 percent per annum). If adopted, the benefits for council are enormous. Whilst the plan evolved from being a ‘Rate Management Strategy’, it has morphed into being much more encompassing. Without going into great detail here, it is sufficient to say it would bring council to a level where we will be comparable to our neighbours, instead of falling further and further behind. The plan entails more or less doubling the size of the shire’s population by 2036 as opposed to going from 30,000 to 36,000 people, as is currently planned. It can be done and it should be done! (Contact johnmccombe1@bigpond.com for information on the South Gippsland Shire Growth plan). It is expected that Korumburra will be one of the first towns in the shire to experience the proposed population increase. That leads me to ques-

tion the adequacy, of the existing proposal for the creation of the Korumburra Community Hub in the railway yards. I expect the size of the proposed multi-purpose building will have been made based on the current population trajectory. It is already acknowledged the current proposal has only limited parking and users are expected to find parking in nearby areas. VicTrack may not be too impressed with that situation. There is a lot of rate-payer money, and hoped for government grants, going into the current projects mentioned above – currently the tab would be about $13 million – and that only includes the first part of the two part eastern extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail. Has the engagement of the firm, SGS Economics (to undertake a cost benefit analysis of the trail from Leongatha to Clyde and other connections, such as Nyora to Woolamai), been a case of putting the ‘cart before the horse’? Given I expect to see the needle of the population spike moving well within five years, I am concerned the rapidly rising $13 million plus may be injudicious spending. The population ‘spike’ envisaged considerably enhances the case for both the return of the trains and the creation of both intra and inter town bus services. Both would obviously require use of the railway land. No ‘commercial’ operation would consider spending mon-

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ey on planning to construct on land they did not control, when there was no tangible plan for that situation to change within a committed and contracted time frame. The councillors should remove the ‘rose coloured glasses’ and take a realistic view of these projects – start with having a good look at what council CEO Tim Tamlin actually said – not what you think he said when he announced the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the lease(s) pertaining to the future of the railway land. For instance, why is encroachment onto the land by others a barrier to progress in one situation, but okay when it is applied to the proposed use of the Korumburra railway yards? I’m about removing barriers to progressing the shire, and I am certainly not in favour of adding more problems, that will then only have to be dealt with in just a few short years! We all need to be thinking bigger!

John McCombe, Leongatha.

Council support I REFER to The Star front page article, “Council on Brink” by Brad Lester, Tuesday, March 5. The resignation announcement of South Gippsland Shire councillors Jim Fawcett and Lorraine Brunt together with the earlier resignations of Meg Edwards and Maxine Kiel gives

the council a thorough cleanout of the old block of councillors who presided over the high increase of rates to South Gippsland property owners and who planned to spend over $30 million on new council offices. Councillor Fawcett said council’s decision to advertise the CEO’s position rather than re-appoint Tim Tamlin contributed to his decision to announce his resignation. Well Cr Fawcett, the ‘Old Club’ has disbanded and council is now in the hands of the new crop of councillors who overturned the $30 million to be spent on plush new council offices and who now has decided to advertise the CEO position for which Tim Tamlin can reapply. The letter of Lloyd McKenzie, “Council news is positive”, Tuesday, March 5, supporting councillors Hill and McEwen and the refreshing of the council, I believe, reflects the sentiments of the majority of ratepayers. I remind councillors Fawcett and Brunt, and the municipal monitor Peter Stephenson, that the democratic process of council has prevailed and any dismissal proposal by the Victorian State Government would be a travesty of justice. I say to any current or future councillors who cannot withstand robust discussion and acceptance of majority vote, “Get out”.

Barry Gilbert, Walkerville.

VOXPOP! VOX

The Star asked retirees at Woorayl Golf Club and Leongatha Tennis Club, “What do you do with your retirement?”

“I’m enjoying retirement. I play golf three times a week, head to Queensland for winter and take the occasional cruise.”

Rob Gourlay, Leongatha.

“I’ve been playing golf, I play in a brass band and I’ve actually been doing water skiing down at the Tarwin River. I’ve also been looking after our four grandchildren which is a great job.”

Darryl Hunt, Leongatha.

“I love being retired but we are busier than ever. I still make time to play tennis here at Leongatha Tennis Club and in Wonthaggi twice a week.”

Lorna Dawson, Inverloch.

“I take bus trips, play tennis, do yoga, and I’m quite involved with looking after my elderly father and grandchildren. I love my gardening too. I love retirement for what it is.”

Judy O’Garny, Wonthaggi.

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Works start to protect Inverloch’s coast gent action was needed to combat the erosion. “Finding short and long term solutions for coastal erosion requires the in-depth knowledge of a number of stakeholders; it’s a real team effort,” he said. “Wet-sand fencing has been used on similar surf The works will be undertaken near the Surf Pa- beaches in Victoria with success and it will be fantasrade intersection and next to the Inverloch Surf Life tic to see the work starting at Inverloch soon.” Saving Club. The wet-sand fencing works has been funded by The Department of Environment, Land, Water the Victorian Government’s Protection of Victoria’s and Planning (DELWP), Nass Coast Shire Council, Iconic Beaches and Coastline project, Bass Coast Parks Victoria, Regional Roads Victoria and the West Shire Council, Parks Victoria and Regional Roads Gippsland Catchment Management Authority have Victoria. formed a working group to address erosion along arAileen Vening of Wonthaggi has been monitoreas of the Inverloch foreshore. ing the erosion of the Inverloch foreshore. She welDELWP regional manager of land and built en- comed the works. vironment programs Carole Macmillan said the wet“Wet sand fencing was installed along a beach at sand fencing would provide a buffer against coastal Port Fairy about four years ago and has helped reerosion and protect the beach for continued public build the sand dune – so planned works at the Inveruse. loch surf beach are based on a successful model. The “We have prioritised the two areas along the Inverloch fences will be accompanied by planting of beach that are in most need of attention and are work- grasses to help consolidate the build-up of sand,” she ing on other medium and long-term measures such as said. producing a coastal hazard assessment,” she said. “These measures to protect the Bunurong Road “Works on the installation of the wet-sand fenc- and surf lifesaving clubhouse are considered short ing are anticipated to commence the week of March term solutions. Rising sea levels and stronger storms 11 with sand renourishment and revegetation occur- accompanying high tides will continue as our climate ring between May and September. warms. Longer term and more extensive measures “It is essential these works occur within these will be needed in the future.” timeframes to take advantage of the low tide levels, For further information regarding coastal protecweather conditions and other coastal processes.” tion works at Inverloch, please contact DELWP TraBass Coast Shire mayor Cr Brett Tessari said ur- ralgon on 03 5172 2111.

WORKERS are starting to install wetsand fencing next to Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road at Inverloch in a bid to stop dune erosion impacting the road.

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On his bike: Simon Wilson of Leongatha will ride more than 300km to raise funds for Ronald McDonald Houses. SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is on of showing ourselves and the community what

Simon rides for kids By Brad Lester UNTIL now, Simon Wilson had never been a cyclist. But this Saturday, March 16, he will set out on a four day ride covering more than 300km to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The charities provide accommodation for families of children requiring extended medical treatment at metropolitan hospitals, with Ronald McDonald Houses at Monash Medical Centre, Parkville and North Fitzroy. Mr Wilson, of Leongatha, is the general manager of McDonald’s restaurants at Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Bass, Morwell, Moe and Drouin. He was introduced to the charity by his parents Phil and Gael Wilson, who own McDonald’s restaurants, and has donated to the cause to enable families living in regional Victoria to receive the treatment they need. His father Phil is now on the board of Ronald McDonald House Monash. “When you have a sick child, the last thing on

your mind is trying to find somewhere to stay,” Mr Wilson said. “Ronald McDonald Houses have learning programs as well for children’s education while they’re in hospital for long periods of time for treatment.” The ride will start in Lorne this Saturday and travel along the Great Ocean Road and Otways, before heading to Geelong and then ending at Ronald McDonald House North Fitzroy. Up to 40 riders will take part, all aiming to raise $250,000. Mr Wilson hopes to raise $4000. As a father to Charlotte, three, and Emmett, one, Mr Wilson said the charity has been at the forefront of his mind in recent years. But as a busy father combining parenthood with a hectic job, cycling has not. He actually bought a bike for the ride. “I decided I wanted to challenge myself and do something as I figured it was a good cause,” he said. Donations can be made online at: www.rideforsickkids.com.au

South Gippsland Shire Council Strzelecki and Tarwin Valley Ward Extraordinary Vacancies Two extraordinary vacancies have occurred within South Gippsland Shire Council due to the resignation of Councillor Lorraine Brunt from Strzelecki Ward and Councillor James D. Fawcett from Tarwin Valley Ward. These vacancies will be filled through a countback of the vacating councillor’s votes from the October 2016 general election. Only candidates who were unsuccessful at the general election, and remain eligible, can be included. Countbacks for each ward will take place on Monday 1 April 2019 in the Council Chambers, Meeting Room 1, Michael Place, Leongatha. The Tarwin Valley Ward countback will be conducted at 10.30 am. The Strzelecki Ward countback will be conducted at 11.30 am. Interested parties may attend and observe the countbacks. The results will be published online at vec.vic.gov.au and in this publication following the countbacks.

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schedule with most of its ambitions for is being achieved,” she told a recently council meeting. 2018-19. Among the highlights were the $1.4 milNinety-four percent of the 16 Annual Plan initiatives are on track or were completed in December 2018, and so were all 10 Council Plan performance indicators. Ninety-five percent of the 177 Capital Works Program initiatives for 2018-19 are on track or have been completed. Deputy mayor Cr Alyson Skinner said the report was council’s way of monitoring its performance. “We set the Council Plan and this is our way

lion Foster Streetscape Project, $11 million Port Welshpool Long Jetty redevelopment and securing state funding to upgrade Poowong’s netball courts. Shovel ready projects are: Bair Street redevelopment, Leongatha; Leongatha Splash hydrotherapy pool; Great Southern Rail Trail Welshpool to Hedley; Coal Creek Black Diamond Mine entry/exit upgrade; Foster indoor stadium; Toora boat ramp dredging project; Henrys Road, Nyora; and Agnes River Road, Agnes bridge.

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Pear Party goes off AS soon as the clock struck 10am, the crowds started to pour through the gates of the Heritage Pear Orchid for the 8th annual Toora Pear Party on Sunday. People came from all over Gippsland for this year’s event Meryl Agar, team leader of the Pear Party event and president of the Heritage Pear Orchid, was delighted with this year’s event. “It has been a very busy, and at times stressful few days getting ready for this year’s event, but it is all worth it just seeing people enjoying themselves,” she said. The birds and the bats had put paid to the fruit with only a few pears left on the trees, but no one seemed to mind with an array of other activities to keep them amused. A café operated, and stalls were held

by Prom Coast Ice Cream and Windmill Café, which sold speciality pastries. Out near the orchid, face painting was popular with a long line of children waiting to be transformed. Families explored the orchard together and marked off found items on the treasure hunt, while others played the variety of games such as chess and handball. Down near the gate, live music entertained those who just wanted to sit and take in all the activities around them. “We have the Toora Action Group and the Toora Primary School working side by side selling their goodies and then we have the Heritage Pear Orchard group combining their plants and other goodies as well,” Ms Agar said. “It has been a wonderful turn out and the weather was perfect as well. “I think this year’s event was one of our best.”

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Council joins carbon study By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has backed a project to determine where carbon emissions are being produced in Gippsland.

Food for needy: Salvation Army Leongatha Corps Captain Glenn Smith with Geraldine Jeffers of emergency relief, pictured at their food bank.

Salvos care for vulnerable THE Salvation Army Leongatha Corps and Church provide much needed assistance to families and individuals, in times of crisis.

Captained by Glenn and Kerry Smith, they routinely attend to about 250 families with their food bank in the two weeks prior to Christmas. Traditionally, the Christmas, summer and mid-winter periods see spikes in food bank services requested. The Star received reports that hundreds of families around Leongatha were sleeping rough in cars. Some reports alleged families with four children were sleeping in cramped cars. The range of services provided by the Leongatha Corps are varied and many, including crisis accommodation and homelessness assistance, rental arrears and case management, drug and alcohol support

and farming assistance. “In addition to the services above we run the very successful Sally’s Cafe on Thursday’s from 9.30am to 12.30pm,” captain Glenn Smith said. “It provides breakfast, coffee and cake at discounted prices and is a place where the community comes together with case workers in a relaxed environment. “Our Mainly Music sessions are a real treat for mums, dads and children alike, with two sessions held on Thursday morning at 9.30am and 11am. “And our 7pm Friday night Youth Ministry brings in a diverse range of affluence who just love doing life together. “We have anywhere upwards of 20 on the books for the evening, creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for families to discuss needs.” To apply for the food bank, with generous donations provided by Woolworths and Aldi for second

bite initiatives, registration and an initial consultation is required. An assessment is then made based upon the individual’s circumstances as to whether they require fuel vouchers, furniture, job interview and application assistance or clothing requirements. An individual is then forwarded to emergency relief where they meet with Geraldine Jeffers. Just as affluence is varied among those needy who walk through the Leongatha Corps’ doors, so too is age. “We find that farmers, veterans and young alike, tend be proud about seeking assistance,” Mr Smith added. “We know that many farmers are doing it tough around here so we try to fit in home visits as much as possible. “We make calls to check, knowing that suicide is a real issue, and we also call the elderly during very hot weather.”

Council’s waste win TRANSFER stations at Koonwarra, Korumburra, Mirboo North, Foster and Venus Bay will be upgraded.

The State Government has banned the disposal of all electronic waste (e-waste) from July 1, 2019 and has allocated grants of up to $100,000 per station to upgrade infrastructure to divert e-waste.

South Gippsland Shire Council has been allocated $500,000 to build industrial sheds at each transfer station for the handling and transport of e-waste. BJ’s Earthmoving of Leongatha, will moderate the work. Deputy mayor Cr Alyson Skinner said, “I believe these kinds of projects are a real golden opportunity to look at ways of working with our community.”

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Council to lobby for major projects THE lead up to the Federal Election in May presents the ideal opportunity for Bass Coast Shire Council to ramp up advocacy efforts on behalf of the community. Council has a list of priorities it is advocating for with the State and Federal governments. Council is currently advocating to the Federal Government for funding towards the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre, climate change and adaptation, connectivity and telecommunications, Phillip Island Recreation Reserve and Aquatics Precinct, homelessness and emergency housing, pathways, tertiary education investment and Wonthaggi as a regional centre – including aquatics. In addition to these, two State Government related priorities are the Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan and South West Gippsland Transport Study. Mayor Cr Brett Tessari said it was important to note that all 10 advocacy items share the same level of priority. “There is not one thing more important than the other. We will be doing our best to secure

IT was a January 20 afternoon at Venus Bay Beach 5, where a Melbourne couple was issued with a $322 infringement notice, alleging they dug for pipis illegally.

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commitments for all of the items on our current priority list,” he said. Council developed its first ever Advocacy Strategy in 2017 and adopted its first priority list in September, 2017. Council is now on to its third edition of its priority document, thanks to the delivery of key advocacy projects totalling over $160 million of investment, including the Wonthaggi Secondary College, Phillip Island and Back Beach Road roundabout, the community highball facility, 24 hour medical care in Cowes and the Wonthaggi hospital. “We repeatedly hear that the community wants council to focus on advocating on issues and projects, which require support from higher levels of government,” Cr Tessari said. “We understand that the community expects council to represent them and advocate on their behalf to other levels of government and drive home the needs of Bass Coast in major areas of roads, health, education and a range of other state or federal government controlled areas.” For more information on advocacy, visit basscoast.vic.gov.au/advocacy.

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Council, together with Baw Baw, East Gippsland and Wellington shire councils, will seek $33,000 from the State Government for the Gippsland Community Emissions Profiling and Emission Reduction Action Plan Project. South Gippsland Shire Council will contribute $7000 to the project, which includes $2000 in funds and $5000 in-kind. The project will enable the councils to improve procurement or the delivery of shared services; invest in more sustainable technologies; reduce waste; and support innovation in recycling. Cr Andrew McEwen told a recent council meeting, “If you want to be competitive in a low carbon economy, you have to reduce your costs. “We need to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. This will provide us with details of where the emissions are. “Climate change is with us and anyone who can’t see what is happening is blind.” A council report stated the project would entail developing community emissions profiles for each shire and Gippsland as a whole. These profiles would be used to understand the key sectors and activities for targeted greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Igor Rogov, wife Han Ly and five year old son Stephen were enjoying a day on the beach. Mr Rogov makes extensive use of his metal detector and tries his luck on most beaches. It was to their surprise when they were approached by a pair of inspectors from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) and subsequently issued an infringement notice. Mr Rogov denies the charge of “using a hand held digging implement for taking molluscs or other marine invertebrates.” “There were a few hundred people at the beach that day. Most were sitting and digging in the sand. A few were surfing,” Mr Rogov recalled. “I began my usual metal detecting routine and soon found a $2 coin. My wife tried finding pipis but she has small hands,

with recently manicured nails, so I gave her a metal detector scoop to break the sand apart. “Yet my wife was found to be in breach of the law as she was using an illegal implement. Indeed, my metal detector scoop was used to break the sand. “But was it used to collect pipis? No, of course not. It does nothing to add to a pipi collection except allowing fragile female fingernails to retain their polish.” The Cape Liptrap Coastal Park permits pipi collection but only by way of hand or feet. Digging implements are prohibited and a daily limit of two litres/person is enforced. Nine pipis were collected by the Rogov family that day, costing them about $35 per pipi as it turned out. The issue of concern with the infringement notice lies with the act of using an illegal implement and whether or not that implement was used to collect pipis. The issue becomes complex if an individual collected pipis by hand, but was caught using a digging implement for other purposes.

A spokesperson for the Victorian Fisheries Authority could not comment on the infringement notice of Mr Rogov’s wife. “Our Fisheries officers don’t issue infringement notices without gathering sufficient evidence to prove that an offence has occurred. This evidence can be collected in a range of ways including capturing video evidence of regulation violations,” the spokesperson added. “Over the past five years there have been a number of people apprehended for using hand-held digging implements to take pipis at Venus Bay beaches. “In terms of helping people do the right thing at Venus Bay, we have clear multilingual signs (English, Mandarin and Vietnamese) about the regulations at the entrances to all Venus Bay beaches. “We hope that in time our work results in a significant reduction in the number of infringement notices we issue at Venus Bay.”

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RETIREMENT and lifestyle planning

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Veteran golf: from left, Graeme Winkler, Beau Fiek, president of Woorayl Golf Club Jim Newton, Rob Warren and Jack Howard played a round of veteran golf at the Woorayl Golf Club on Thursday. They said they enjoy the time retirement gives them to be able to go such activities as golfing and spending time with grandchildren.

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RETIREMENT and lifestyle planning Relax and find time at Mountain View IF YOU are looking to downsize, declutter and join a fantastic community of like minded individuals 55 years and better, then Mountain View Leongatha may just be what you’re looking for.

Many people have chosen Leongatha as their new address because they know what South Gippsland has to offer; they may have holidayed in the area in the past or have just decided to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet not be too far to return to Melbourne for day trips. Many have decided on the sea change, tree change and me change. More and more Leongatha locals are also considering Mountain View as their new home as they want to remain in the area but are looking to downsize and enjoy a low maintenance villa. With the final stage now selling and only a few villas remaining, management suggests you consider the option to purchase soon. Villas are very affordable for the lifestyle and security of health and home. Please call Mountain View Leongatha for pricing. Make an appointment for a village tour or visit the website to view the villas and the ‘community within a community’ style living: www. mountainviewretirementvillage.com.au Mountain View Leongatha is open for inspection from 10am to 4pm Mondays to Fridays and by appointment on weekends.

With only 45 villas on its completion, the boutique lifestyle retirement village offers residents the freedom and peace of mind to come and go as they please, all whilst providing remarkable service and security. If residents decide to chase the warmer weather, travel the coast in their caravan or jet off to an international destination, they can rest easy knowing their mail will be taken care of, lawns and gardens will be maintained and their home and contents will remain safe and secure within the gated community. It is for this reason many have made the move into this exclusive community - a lifestyle village for the active retiree or semi retired who embraces life. Boutique lifestyle: residents David and With 45 residents currently occupying 27 villas, Dorothy Thompson enjoy a cup of tea in the Mountain View Leongatha offers resort living every luxurious and spacious community centre at day. Mountain View Retirement. Family and friends are often seen using the salt chlorinated pool, bowling green, lounge and dining and games areas - it really is the hub of many activities. Other facilities include alfresco barbecue area, caravan and boat storage and community vegetable garden along with village bus. Residents get monthly calendars of events including Friday night drinks, pancake Tuesdays, water aerobics, fitter for life program, arts and crafts, bowls, table tennis, bingo nights, quiz nights and more, all of which are optional activities. On offer are two and three bedroom villas with single or double garages, contemporary kitchens, stylish living areas, spacious bathrooms and comfortable bedrooms – all whilst being pet friendly. Additionally, each villa contains a 24 hour health emergency call system which allows individuals to live independently while having the reassurance of being able to call for help if needed. Mountain View Leongatha helps personalise your retirement and will answer any queries you may have Bus service: from left, Mountain View Retirement residents David Thompson, Geoff and regarding retirement living including the legal, finan- Noelene Hoghton, Dorothy Thompson and Bob Pearson sit back and relax on the bus service cial and service aspects. that takes them on coffee and food outings, shopping trips and other eventful day trips.

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Work starts on Foster library upgrade WORKS have started on Foster Library’s $92,000 upgrade, which will make it the state’s first library to be accessed out of hours with a secure swipe card.

Searching: Toora Foodworks manager Jag Singh was searching for a phone signal for almost five days. Their Telstra phone service has been patchy since Christmas.

Phone outages stress Toora Toora Newsagency owner Irene Spooner continued to put up with sporadic phone service from midJanuary, having had phones offline for three weeks since Christmas. Her EFTPOS line was sporadically offline until Foodworks supermarket, Prom Coast Hardware February 1 and has been switching her phone and and the Toora Newsagency were among the affected EFTPOS lines to make and receive calls since the businesses throughout the past few weeks. start of the year. Foodworks has two Telstra lines at its supermarFour residential customers were also known to ket and speaking to The Star newspaper revealed fax be affected by recent outages, including Max and line interference to its voice land line service. Nancy Nicholls. “Our phone service was offline for four to five “Our Telstra home phone was offline for almost days a few weeks ago and we were diverting to mo- three weeks as of Christmas,” Mrs Nicholls said. bile as a result,” owner Anish Singla said. “We had to get our son to call up Telstra for assis“We were told by Telstra that technicians had to tance. We only use a mobile whilst we’re away. fix cables at the poles.” “We’ve never had any issues with the phone in Telstra technicians were called to repair under- the past and it’s potentially quite risky for the elderly ground cables on Stanley Street that were causing to be without an operational phone line. fax line interference. “We asked what the problem was but we didn’t Foodworks has reported a number of telephone hear from Telstra.” issues in the past and make use of a secondary WiFi Telstra regional general manager Loretta Willainterface for EFTPOS transactions, in addition to a ton said, “There was a fault in Toora that affected Foodworks specific USB dongle device in case of a number of customers across the Christmas period. further outage. We are sorry for this.” Prom Coast Hardware has two landlines with Tel“If people are still having issues and we ask they stra and reported one of its lines offline for about two contact us so we can investigate the individual comweeks from mid-January. plaint, and also see if there is a larger problem. Service to its secondary line was restored on Jan“Due to the number of complaints we have reuary 31 and Telstra advised that insulation on the old cently received we are will investigate to see whether wires was the cause of service disruption. there is a broader issue.”

TOORA businesses have again experienced phone outages following the disconnection to some landline services that started at Christmas.

The project is jointly funded by a State Government grant of $69,000 from the Living Libraries Infrastructure Fund, $20,000 from West Gippsland Libraries, and $3,000 from the Friends of Foster Library. The project will provide minimal disruption to library patrons and the building’s other tenants. Works are scheduled to be completed by April 29 and will include: • the installation of sliding doors providing direct access to the library during staffed hours, and secure access to pre-approved patrons after business hours. This is Victoria’s first open-access library out of hours. It will allow the 50 percent of the Foster community who can’t access the library during work hours to do so after hours. The library will have a screening process to ensure it only provides out of hours access to responsible patrons; • minor modifications to enhance the usage of space within the library and the front lawn. This effectively doubles the library’s floorspace and makes for an exciting and highly-visible event space; and • new furniture and an interior refresh. WiFi usage is rapidly increasing and so the refresh will make the library more comfortable for people who bring their own devices. The more flexible floor layout will include moveable bookshelves, allowing floorspace to be expanded and the library to accommodate more people at its events.

Action stations: West Gippsland Libraries deputy chair, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Alyson Skinner, and South Gippsland Shire Council maintenance officer, Ryan Glenn, remove a window that will soon become a new, external entrance to the Foster Library. As part of other plans to improve access to library services in Foster and surrounding towns, West Gippsland Libraries will also be extending the library’s hours to be open between 10am and 4.30pm on Mondays, and 10am to 4.30pm on Thursdays, also starting Monday, April 29. West Gippsland Libraries deputy chairperson, Cr Alyson Skinner, said the ultimate goal was to increase people’s access to library

services in the region. “More opening hours will result in a greater number of opportunities for people in Foster and its neighbouring towns to access and enjoy our free and wonderful library services,” she said. Cr Skinner also thanked the building’s co-occupants for their support of the works, and praised South Gippsland Shire Council workers for their consideration of the co-occupants during work.

Mayor’s message Cr Don Hill LAST week as part of the Economic Development and Tourism Steering Committee, council reviewed customer spending data which we purchased from a specialist company and what we learned was quite interesting. The data is able to tell us where something is purchased and where the purchaser comes from. Don’t worry, it doesn’t tell us anything about who is doing the purchasing! All up, $250 million is spent in our commercial Excitement building: business will be heating up in Bair Street, Leongatha, this April. outlets within the shire and of that figure, $145 million comes from residents and $105 million comes from visitors. So it is clear that the visitor economy is worth pursuing. What was also interesting was to find that our residents spend $145 million within the shire, $195 Leongatha boasts some great retailers and supSOMETHING glamorous is coming this pliers, and the word on the street is positive with an million outside the shire and $89 million online. April to Bair Street in Leongatha. Councillors requested further information on this The Star has heard a whisper that change is in the exciting change happening in early April. data at a later committee to obtain accurate data that We are sure locals will be pleased to hear this air and we are excited. shows what the money is spent on. We will keep you informed as more details come news with the town wanting to grow and support all With this information we can analyse what resito hand readers, so for now let’s just say while au- that makes Leongatha great. dents are buying outside the shire and this could give Stay tuned as more details come to hand in the us an idea of how to progress development within tumn nights will be cooling us down, we know that coming weeks. business will be heating up on Bair Street. the shire.

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If we notice lots of spending going to Wonthaggi, for example to a particular type of business we don’t have, that would indicate to us how we could retain that spending within South Gippsland. We have also requested data that informs us of where residents spend their money within the shire and this is a big question. Where do the people who attend our big festivals such as the Garlic Festival and Italian Festa come from, how much do they spend and on what? Do they stay overnight? The answers to these questions will assist us in developing the shire to best enable residents to benefit from these visits. In the same committee we were also updated on some key statistics for our area. They were all very, very good. South Gippsland has the lowest unemployment levels of all Gippsland shires at 4.1 percent with over 11,000 jobs. Leongatha has a rate of 3.7 percent! We also have an economic output of $3.3 billion per annum. Fantastic! So the shire is doing well and we at council will continue to work hard to promote the economic growth and look at developing opportunities going forward that will further increase the benefits to all South Gippsland residents.

Aged, disability support continues WHILE Bass Coast Shire Council is working toward a transition out of aged and disability services, it is continuing to provide services to clients throughout 2019. The services will continue with a new provider after December. Council staff will be supporting all clients and carers through this transition. Council will be holding four community drop in information sessions in late March.

Officers will be at the sessions to answer any clients through the March Client Newsletter. Council officers understand these is some conquestions and provide further information on the cern within the community people aged under 65 transition. All interested clients, carers or community mem- who are not eligible for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding will no longer receive bers are encouraged to attend. The sessions will be held at the Civic Centre services after the transition. People aged under 65 who have a disability are council chamber in Wonthaggi on March 25 from 9.30am until 10.30am, the Grantville Transaction encouraged to test their eligibility for NDIS. Those ineligible for the NDIS may still qualify Centre on March 25 from 1pm until 2pm, the Inverloch Community Hub on March 27 from 9.30am un- for ongoing services. People will continue to receive services from til 10.30am, and the Cowes Cultural Centre in meetcouncil during 2019 and through a new provider in ing room one on March 27 from 1pm until 2pm. These sessions will also be promoted to current 2020.

Council resolved to transition out of direct aged and disability service provision at its ordinary meeting in November. This decision was made due to the Federal Government’s health reform changes that affected aged and disability services and impacts on council’s ability to continue delivering these services to the community. For more information on the upcoming drop in sessions, transition process or eligibility requirements, please contact council’s coordinator aged and disability on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

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A Star is born Left, TAJ Stuart McCaughan was born at Leongatha Hospital on March 2 to Cazz and Craig McCaughan of Inverloch. Taj is a brother for Harper Jean, 2. Right, RYLAN Wayne Lachlan Dunlop was born on February 27 at Leongatha Hospital. Rylan is the first son for Shane and Teagan Dunlop of Wonthaggi and is a brother for Makayla, six, and Kalani, two.

Milpara Community House news DUE to unforeseen circumstances, the Apply First Aid Course and CPR course did not go ahead on the weekend.

We are currently looking at rescheduling for either Saturday, March 30 or Saturday, April 6. Please let us know if you would like to express interest for either day. Milpara is planning to provide some computer training for a local business. This means we have moved forward the start date of the Introduction to Computers Beyond Basics class which will now start on Wednesday, March 13. There is room for one more student so please let us know if you may like that spot. Relay for Life is this weekend! Milpara again has a team. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so online via the Relay for Life website our team name is Milpara. Alternatively drop in and see us, we have a lucky square board and raffle tickets available at Milpara 21 Shellcot Road Korumburra. If you would like to join our team you would also be very welcome. Towards a Better Life is a two day workshop Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3, bookings are essential. You can contact Milpara on 5655 2524.

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Mayor’s message Cr Brett Tessari

As of January 1st, providers have dropped prices on their most expensively priced plans due to pressure from the Government.

SUMMER might be over but we are still seeing destructive bushfires throughout Gippsland – a stark reminder to remain vigilant and adhere to fire danger warnings that are put in place for our safety.

The ongoing impacts of the fires are still being felt in those affected communities and all of our thoughts go out to them and the volunteers involved in the fire fighting efforts. Now is a great time to make sure you have the Emergency Victoria app downloaded, to keep up to date with any emergencies in your area, including warnings and fire danger ratings. And remember, on days of extreme heat check in on your neighbours and family members who might be suffering. We have some really talented artists in the Bass Coast Shire. It was great to attend two of the annual Bass Coast Your Art Collection (YAC) Awards qualifying shows on the weekend, at Inverloch and San Remo. The YAC Awards provide a fantastic opportunity for our local artists to share their work with the community, see what other artists are doing and to get together to celebrate. And the best part is, the winners of the YAC Award at the five registered qualifying shows will come together in September for the YAC Award Exhibition. The winner of the final show will take home $6000 and have their work added to council’s art collection. As well as the art show, this weekend was a huge one for Inverloch, which hosted its 26th annual Jazz Festival. It is always a fabulous event to be a part of. The Jazz Festival is run by a dedicated group of volunteers, who continue to change and improve the event, to make sure each year’s is better than the last. During its lifetime, the event has also raised over $300,000 for the local community and organisations – a super achievement and a true testament of the hard working committee. I attended the Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day recently to support the release of the 30 Year Conservation Vision for Phillip Island. The document describes the future challenges of the region, including climate change, controlling the effects of an expanding population and maintaining the Island’s existing ecosystems. Nature Parks’ conservation manager Jessica McKelson and her team did an incredible job putting the vision together and it was great to see so many turn out to see its release.

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Patients love Hospital in the Home WIMBLEDON Heights resident Christopher Kotsanas recently discovered the convenience of Bass Coast Health’s Hospital in the Home (HITH) service after being referred to the service by one of Bass Coast Health’s doctors at the Minor Injuries and Illness Clinic (MIIC) at the Phillip Island Health Hub.

the HITH service from the MIIC since it opened before Christmas. He recently experienced pain and swelling in his foot and an x-ray and blood tests ruled out a serious bone infection. Mr Kotsanas was found however to have developed a common bacterial infection called cellulitis. He was referred to the HITH service to receive daily intravenous antibiotics and wound management. He chose to attend the MIIC for his daily treatment Mr Kotsanas is the third patient to be admitted to instead of his home due to convenience – he works just

around the corner from the Health Hub at the RACV shop in Cowes. Without the HITH service, Mr Kotsanas would have been admitted to hospital to receive his treatment, so he is very happy with the outcome. The HITH service delivers expert acute nursing care and treatments such as intravenous antibiotic therapy, infusions and complex wound care in the comfort of patient’s familiar surroundings at home, or in some cases, at their work place. Mr Kotsanas is now fully recovered from his infection and says that being treated locally allowed him to return to work sooner. He is also impressed at the flexibility of the service, which gave him options about where it was most con-

venient for him to receive treatment. This flexibility is a great example of how the HITH service can cater to the individual circumstances and needs of its patients, which can particularly be of benefit to people such as those on holidays, people with caring responsibilities, and in some cases such as Mr Kotsanas’, those who wish to continue working. Referrals to the HITH service can be made by a GP. For more information about the HITH service call 0439 956 003. For more information about the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic call 5951 2101. For more information about nursing and allied health services, and medical specialist consultations available at the Phillip Island Health Hub call 5951 2100.

Intrepid funnyman’s Wonthaggi base POSSIBLY the only comedian to have ever come out of Wonthaggi, Marcus Ryan has been travelling across the globe for about 18 years, catching the travel bug with a funny strainin his early 20s.

At home: Phillip Island resident Christopher Kotsanas is thrilled he could receive treatment locally and avoid an admission to hospital. He is with Bass Coast Health’s Hospital in the Home nurse Sarah Dowell.

Be grateful but be prepared. Recently I was chatting with clients that share their time between South Gippsland and New Zealand. These farmers are progressive and always looking at strategies to make their farms as productive as possible, and they absolutely care for their stock to the highest standards recognising this is their income. As we spoke one of them said something that we often forget, "South Gippsland is the best place in Australia to farm. Look at our hay season. A shaky start and now we have two years stockpiled." Farming is a challenging career at the best of times. Like many businesses, supply and demand, commodity prices and so forth, create enough uncertainty, but then mother nature throws her two cents in. Half a million cattle or more in Queensland have been lost, firstly by extreme drought and then catastrophic floods. Then, of course, there are the bushfires in Tasmania that have not only decimated much of their pristine wilderness, but also crops and grassland. And now our own region is battling bushfires. So yes, it is safe to say we have had a good harvest season and it’s hard not to smile at a pit full of silage or a long row of wrapped hay but let’s ensure we are grateful for what we have. Just as importantly, let’s be prepared, for our time of heartbreak will come again, much as we don’t want it to. Liaise with your accountant and your farm advisors on ways to be prepared. What can you do to mitigate the risks? How can you best be prepared to protect the farm you love, your family and your herd? And, please spare a thought for those less fortunate. It may be those same people who will reach out to us in our time of need. Warmest regards from JPA.

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Starting off at the community radio station 3MFM he started doing stand-up, which won him a chance to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland when he was 22 years old. “I always liked making people laugh at school. I enjoyed public speaking and performing at school assemblies,” he said. “I’m more comfortable talking at people than talking with people. “If I can control my social situations then maybe as a shy person that’s an easier way to go through life, perhaps.” Before Edinburgh, Mr Ryan had never been on a plane and had never been overseas but instead of coming back to Wonthaggi to recover, he has since lived overseas and been to the festival 10 times. Since then, he never really stopped travelling and has performed comedy in more than 42 countries across six continents; it seems Mr Ryan has chosen a very unconventional route to deal with shyness and introversion. He spends about four months “hibernating” in Wonthaggi with his family every year and the rest of the time, he’s living out of a suitcase. Completing epic journeys through South East Asia and Latin America, he became the first person in history to perform English speaking stand-up comedy in several countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Uruguay and Paraguay. In his upcoming show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Marcos, he recounts stories from life on the road, albeit with a sex, drug and wild adventures turn. “Wonthaggi gives me some creative ideas because when my family lets me, I get ideas from being around them for my shows,” he said. “I think my biggest challenge is coming home and convincing my family that I am doing a job. “They think I’m on holiday when I’m overseas and when I’m home they think I’m not working. So it’s hard to be in the house working and then my dad will ask me to help him dig a hole or something.”

Creating laughter: comedian Marcus Ryan of Wonthaggi travels the world delivering jokes to appreciative audiences. His weirdest place to do comedy was not a country, but rather an elevator set up in a beer garden during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2003 where he said he completely bombed. “It was a good challenge but it was a terrible challenge. It was very awkward and the psychology of the audience was that in they were in an elevator,” Mr Ryan said. “So in a way, I trained for comedy, like Rocky trained for his boxing matches. I’ve done the hard yards. All the hard gigs I’ve had have made me a better comedian for sure.” Continuing on his journey, Mr Ryan will station himself at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his Marcos tour. After that he will find another comedic challenge across the world wherever his globetrotting funny heart takes him.

Pull out tobacco tree, says Roy By Brad Lester A STONY Creek man is urging landholders and gardeners to watch for a plant he believes should be declared a noxious weed.

Roy Beaumont said the Wild Tobacco Tree – also called Castor Oil Plant – is growing prolifically on the Great Southern Rail Trail near Meeniyan and he has also seen it growing in front yards in the region. “It’s on roadsides, it’s dotted everywhere. I just want to bring it to people’s attention that it’s a weed,” he said. “The birds feed on the seeds and they just spread them. Weeds are there and sneak up on us, a bit like the blackberries and foxes.” According to a spokesperson from Agriculture Victoria, Wild Tobacco Tree is not a declared noxious weed. “There are many species of plants that have been accidentally introduced to Victoria or have escaped from plantings in gardens and have gone on to become weedy,” the spokesperson said. “A small proportion of these have been declared as noxious weeds to reduce their spread and impacts by prohibiting trade and cultivation, and sometimes also requiring their control by landowners. “Just because a plant creates some problems does not mean that it is always necessary or appropriate to declare it as a noxious weed. “In most cases the best approach is to leave it to landowners to decide for themselves whether the plant is such a threat to their use of the land that it needs to be managed.” The spokesperson said the Minister for Agriculture, Jaclyn Symes, has overall policy responsibility for weeds and would consider any proposals to add new noxious weeds to the existing list. This decision would be based on consideration of the weed’s impacts, its present and potential distribution, feasibil-

Be aware: Roy Beaumont of Stony Creek wants people to remove Wild Tobacco Tree from public and private land, for fear it could spread. ity and costs of control and the level of community support. “Wild tobacco is sometimes used as an ornamental garden plant but may spread to where it is not wanted and its fruit and leaves are poisonous,” the spokesperson said. “Property owners can make their own decision on whether to remove wild tobacco from their gardens or farm. If wild tobacco is seen growing on public land the manager of that land should be approached to discuss possible removal.”

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Barbecue brings community together NEARLY 90 people braved the heat to enjoy a relaxed evening at the Leongatha South Progress Association’s second community barbecue recently.

Held at the former Leongatha South Primary School, now called the Leongatha South and District Community Centre, the main focus of the evening was to bring the community together to create new friendships and to strengthen old ones. The inaugural barbecue last year was a success, attracting 70 people. This year Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath, and South Gippsland Shire Councillors Aaron Brown and Andrew McEwen mingled with the crowd as they enjoyed barbecue meats provided by the progress association and cooked expertly by members of Ruby Fire Brigade. The local art group displayed recent artwork in

the rooms and a raffle, with many prizes donated by Leongatha traders, was humorously drawn by Ms Bath. Raffle proceeds helped cover some costs of the night. As a result of the success of these evenings, the progress association will look to hold the barbecues as annual community events. The progress association was established many years ago to maintain the community centre and to help address local community concerns. A business plan is currently being undertaken to help with the association obtaining a lease of tenure with South Gippsland Shire Council to use the site. For any enquiries regarding joining the art group or hiring the intimate setting of the Leongatha South and District Community Centre, please contact Janine Moscript, progress association secretary/treasurer, by emailing: lspainc92@ gmail.com

Social evening: from left, Grit Cashin, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath and Janine Moscript enjoy the chance to chat at the Leongatha South community barbecue recently.

No change for Leongatha police The spokesperson said data from the Crime VICTORIA Police does not have plans Statistics Agency showed there was a significant to expand the operating hours of Leondecrease in the number of offences reported in Legatha Police Station. ongatha in the past 12 months, with less than one

A Victoria Police spokesperson said workload Lots to win: from left, Brittini Hayward, Tess Zuidema, Heath Ferguson and Kerry Zuidema data showed there is not a need for Leongatha to offence recorded every day. “Victoria Police is constantly reviewing police admire the many raffle prizes kindly donated by local Leongatha businesses at the Leongatha operate as a 24 hour station, “however this is connumbers, levels of offending and peak times when South community barbecue recently. tinually reviewed�. police are required,� the spokesperson said.

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MOTORING GUIDE

REV IT UP Driving safely on wet roads

MECHANICAL REPAIRS ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS WHEEL ALIGNMENTS ROADWORTHY TESTS & TUNE-UPS

MECHANICAL REPAIRS 25 SANDERS ST, Ph: 5658 1177 INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KORUMBURRA

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Servicing all makes & models Pick up and drop off service available around Leongatha Latest computer equipment for key programming & engine diagnostics (most makes and models)

AUTHORISED

DRIVING in wet weather can be very dangerous and we should all be prepared for any driving conditions. Making sure to frequently maintain your vehicle and having regular car services can give you a better driving experience and keep you safe. When you find yourself in unexpected wet weather make sure to check these safety tips off your list: • checking the weather forecast. This will help you avoid driving in and around unsafe conditions; • make sure to have good tyre tread (at least 1.5mm deep across the whole tyre width). Tyres should have plenty of tread depth to evacuate water from between the road surface and your tyre; • your windscreen and lights are clean. Wipe down and clear all debris/bugs from your windshield and lights. Doing this will make it easier for you as a drive to see, but also for other drivers to see you; and • slowing down. Slowing down on wet roads can be life saving. Wet roads give you less grip and less friction, so decreasing your distance between you and other cars will give you more room for breaking on wet roads Information courtesy: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/road-safety/wetweather https://www.goodyear.com.au/learn/driving-safetytips/driving-in-wet-conditions

RWC TESTING AND INSPECTIONS

TYRES

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2/50 YARRAGON ROAD, LEONGATHA

5662 0079

Ford backing: the Leongatha Ford team, from left, Robert Reid (service adviser), Jase Crawford (Ford sales), dealer principal Warren Stewart, Nicole Stewart (guest experience manager), Scott Haines (fixed operations manager) and John Fedderson (service manager) are all ready to service all Ford enquiries.

Leongatha Ford means business AFTER undertaking a huge transition phase over the past 12 months, Leongatha Ford is ready to do serious business with all prospective customers of the iconic blue oval brand.

Dealer principal Warren Stewart said an extraordinary sales and service team has been formed to deliver the best customer experience possible. “The focus at Leongatha Ford going forward is very much about price and service. The total customer experience is number one,” Mr Stewart said. This sentiment was echoed by sales consultant of the Ford brand Jase Crawford who said Leongatha Ford will “beat any written new car quote presented from any other Ford dealer, either metro or country.” “Our door is always open and getting the right price for our customers is absolutely in the back of our minds,” he said. Mr Crawford is very much a Ford fan, remembering Allan Moffitt’s one-two finish at Bathurst when he was just a kid. He has been to a few Bathursts himself. “That memory has really stuck with me. It is great to see Ford Mustang opening up the touring car championship with the famous car number 17 driving to victory with Scott McLaughlin behind the wheel.” Mr Crawford has been selling Fords since 1991 and knows the models front to back, in-

side and out; from the zippy Ford Focus right through to the top selling Ford Ranger. The Ranger has been an unprecedented success for Ford; Leongatha Ford currently has 10 in stock as they are in constant demand. Guest experience manager Nicole Stewart is also present to ensure a smooth transition from sale to delivery so the customer leaves with all boxes ticked. The service department backing the Ford product is led by service manager of 15 years John Fedderson, Robert Reid as service advisor, 25 years working in Gippsland for Ford, and Scott Haines, fixed operations manager. They are supported by a team of five full time technicians, all long term employees, plus one apprentice. The timing of changes to Leongatha Ford comes at a good time for customers as it embarks on its 2018 Plate Clearance with huge discounts on new and used cars across the whole range. With a huge stock on the yard including the very rare Focus RS Limited Edition from just $53,276, you’re sure to find the right car for you. In May or June Mr Stewart said he was planning a big business event where he hopes to get 2010 Collingwood premiership captain Nick Maxwell in as a special guest to talk about leadership and perseverance.

GIPPSLUBE

PHONE 5662 2371 14 Anderson St | Leongatha

MECHANICAL REPAIRS

AIR CONDITIONING

Licensed Road Worthy Tester Licensed Airconditioning Repairer Licensed LPG Repairer Vehicle servicing (Cars, SUV’s, 4WD’s) Wheel alignments & balancing Brake machining/Flywheel grinding

Stuart Slee

34 Yarragon Rd, Leongatha | 5662 3333

• DOMESTIC • CAR • TRACTOR • TRUCK

Stuart Slee APPLIANCE SERVICE 16 Tilson Court LEONGATHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

PHONE 5662 3070 - 0418 364 559 RTA AU 21680

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Pedder suspension authorised dealer ACCREDITED REPAIRER

We fix more than just your appliances!

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION REPAIRS

Engine and body scan diagnostics Tech report & check

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Tyres Wheels Batteries Wipers Minor mechanics inc brakes Plus more

Rare find: Ford sales consultant Jase Crawford pictured with the limited edition Ford Focus RS in nitrous blue, now available for a test drive. Most of these models around Australia have been sold. It is on offer for $53,276, well down from its 2018 price of $72,000.

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REV IT UP MOTORING GUIDE

X-Trial offer on at Edney’s STYLISH, sensible, efficient, loaded with features, it’s the perfect family workhorse - the Nissan X-Trail ST-L – and it’s currently on offer at Edney’s Leongatha Nissan at a discounted rate.

All-rounder: the Nissan X-Trail ST-L, the perfect family vehicle, also provides a touch of luxury with black leather accented seat trim and steering wheel, along with an abundance of other impressive features.

This mid-sized SUV not only drives smooth but looks smooth - elegant curves sweep over its wheel arches and across its body, making it a sophisticated looking ride. It includes a cleanly styled tailgate with chrome themes highlighted in the Nissan grille, roof, outside door handles and rear bumper. This model takes comfort to a new level with a sixway power adjustable driver seat with lumbar support and incredible shock absorption made possible with independent multi-link rear suspension and independent strut front suspension, turning even the roughest of roads into an effortless ride. Another standout was the limited amount of cabin noise even when traveling at up to 110km/h, making Bluetooth phones calls a breeze. Powered by a 4 cylinder, 2.5L petrol engine, fuel economy is very reasonable with just under 8L/100km. The car also includes eco mode for the environment conscious. The front wheel drive ST-L model is well equipped to deal with sudden obstacles on the road and incorporates an abundance of safety features that make this vehicle ideal for the family. With four-wheel anti-lock braking system, brake assist, intelligent around-view monitor with moving object detection, vehicle dynamic control with traction control system, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert and a bunch of other safety features, this is the perfect car to ensure you and your family get to where you are going safety. In addition, this car contains front, front-side and side curtain SRS airbags. If you think the exterior is striking, then wait until you see what the interior has to offer. Black leather accented, heated seats that feel like you’ve just landed on a cloud add a dash of luxury, while the touch screen display, rear-view camera with predictive path technology, dual-zone climate control and satellite navigation with traffic monitoring provide the latest technology.

On offer: come down to Edney’s Leongatha Nissan and see Darryl McGannon about the Nissan X-Trail ST-L, on offer with a $1500 discount when you pay by Eftpos card before the end of March. Backseats are spacious and will seat a growing family comfortably. Second row passenger air vents are also available. It doesn’t end there though – press button start, fog lights, heated door mirrors, heated and cooled centre console cup holders, hill start assist– this car is packed with impressive and useful features. While this model does bring a level of luxury, it’s also the perfect family workhorse. Cargo tie down hooks, roof rails and a maximum towing capacity (braked) capped at 1.5 tonne make this vehicle ideal

for camping trips, ski trips, long drives and everything in between. Did we mention it also has an iPod compatible USB port, six speakers, digital radio and Bluetooth capabilities? Perfect for that road trip playlist you’ve been working on. Now get ready to drive away in this all-rounder with a $1500 discount when you pay by Eftpos card before the end of March. Terms and conditions apply. Visit instore at Edney’s Leongatha Nissan or call (03) 5662 2327 for more details.

10 DAY SALE MARCH 15 TO 24

Eftpos card + Genuine Nissan Accessory Pack

1 ROUGHEAD ST LEONGATHA 5662 2327 www.edneysleongatha.com.au LMCT 1500

AH Darryl McGannon 0409 151 463 AH Heather Walker 0418 564 157

*Offer applies to new and demonstrator vehicles ordered between 1/3/2019 and delivered by 24/4/2019 Premium Paint Extra.EFTPOS card redeemable at point of purchase or delivered within 60 days. Excludes government, rental and national fleet customers. not available in conjunction with any other offer. Nissan reserves the right to vary extend or withdraw this offer. See Nissanoffers.com.au for eligible models. See dealer for accessory offer on Qashqai, X-trail, Pathfinder & Navara.

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STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

LEONGATHA 11 Vale Court Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

3

Room for pool or a big shed

$560,000 2

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OOKING for access to the backyard, room for a big shed and valley views?

home has so much appeal. The home has been well placed on the block to create a private living space in the home, outdoor entertaining are and the backyard. Then this property is the one for you. Inside the home features include large open Set on 1407m2 and only four years old, this plan living area, separate lounge, three bedrooms

CUTE RURAL 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE

AUCTION

SATURDAY MARCH 16 ON SITE AT 11.00 AM

plus a study, ensuite and walk in robe to master bedroom and solid fuel heater. A sliding glass door from the family room leads out onto the huge outdoor entertaining area that takes in the valley views. The backyard has been nicely landscaped with extensive retaining walls that have created a nice level grassed area off the decking. The remainder of the yard has been levelled and landscaped to suit huge shed or a pool and has access through gates from the side of the property. This property ticks all the boxes.

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NOTIC FINAL

7 Stewarts Road, Kongwak LEW2120110

Estimated selling range $200,000 to $220,000 settlement 01/07/2019 6B Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch Lewis Stone 0407 505 141 5671 1212 |www.lewisstone.com.au

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

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Peter Dwyer Alan Steenholdt 0428 855 244 0409 423 822

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Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

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SATURDAY APRIL 6, 11AM 4 BENT STREET, LEONGATHA

77 PARR STREET, LEONGATHA

100 OLD KORUMBURRA ROAD, LEONGATHA

• 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home • Multiple living zones, 3 car garage • 904m² block opposite McIndoe Park

• Solid 3 bedroom + study, 2 bathroom home • 892m² corner block with dual access • 6m x 7m shed, double garage

• Prime 27.8 acres on the edge of Leongatha • 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with views • Large undercover outdoor entertaining area & sheds

$495,000

904m² $425,000

892m² $1,490,000

27.8 Acres

1 KANGAROO RISE, KOONWARRA • • • • •

Picture perfect 1 acre block Surrounded by quality homes/bushland reserve Build your dream home Ideal shaped parcel of land Walking distance to the Koonwarra Store 1 ACRE

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 30/60 DAYS

5 OGILVY STREET, LEONGATHA

45-47 ROUGHEAD STREET, LEONGATHA

21 LONG STREET, LEONGATHA

• Classic 3 bedroom period style home • Brilliant location, 1200m² flat block • Street, side and rear lane access

• Fully restored 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • 1550m² corner location, 9m x 15m workshop/garage • Exceptional outdoor entertaining area

• Quality custom built family home • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, media room • Ideal location, large block, picturesque views

$495,000

1200m2

$620,000

1550m2 $699,000

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STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Corner block with shed E

NJOYING a rear northerly orientation, plus a corner position offering side access to a 6m x 7m (approx) shed, this 892m2 allotment makes the most of its location.

offering secure parking for a total of four vehicles. This is a solid home on a generous block with dual access.

The brick veneer home is approximately 15 years old and offers three bedrooms plus a study, including the master with ensuite and walk in robe. There’s a separate lounge, plus a kitchen/dining living area with plenty of natural light courtesy of the north and west facing windows. The galley kitchen has all electric cooking. There’s a reverse-cycle air-conditioner for all year round comfort, plus a wood heater that’ll take care of the coldest winter evening! Enjoy a double garage under the roofline with access from Parr Street, plus the shed in the backyard

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA 77 Parr Street Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

3

$425,000 2

4

HUGE BLOCK IN PEACEFUL COURT LOCATION

NEW LISTING

17 CLINTON COURT, LEONGATHA

40 PEART STREET, LEONGATHA

$435,000 SOLE AGENT

$299,000 SOLE AGENT

4

NEW LISTING

2

2

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NEW LISTING

HE WHO HESITATES IS TOO LATE

3

1

ROOM FOR ALL; LARGE HOUSE, LARGE BLOCK

• Fantastic location, close to schools • Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom • Big backyard looking out onto the treed reserve

• Large 1618m2 corner block • Huge covered outdoor entertaining area • 4 Car garage with High clearance

17 EDEN CRESCENT, LEONGATHA

3 EDWARD STREET, MEENIYAN

$349,000 SOLE AGENT

$430,000 SOLE AGENT

3

OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 10-10.30AM

2

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QUALITY HOME

READY TO BUILD ON

• Large open plan living with northerly aspect • Master bedroom with ensuite and WIR • Extensively landscaped yard

• 857m2 block of land • Delightful rural views, located near schools • All services available

27 ECCLES WAY, LEONGATHA

LOT 87 PARR ST., LEONGATHA $145,000 SOLE AGENT

REDUCED $435,000 SOLE AGENT 3

0417 311 756

GREAT LOCATION, GREAT PRICE • 1970’s BV Home, short walk to the shops • Solid timber floors, Brms with BIR’s • Good sized backyard, freshly painted bathroom

• Situated on a large level 1229m2 block • Separate living areas and covered outdoor area • Side access & Lock up shed

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HERE’S MY CARD FOR SUPER SERVICE

Payment in advance required

ELECTRONICS

CONCRETING

- No job too small - Free measure and quote - Retaining walls -

3 Davis Court Leongatha Vic 3953

Joe & Chris McDonald

BOOKINGS COLOUR AD - $34.10 p/w

GARDNER ELECTRONICS

CONCRETER

SUPER PLANES

Aerial Agricultural Services

12 WEEKS MINIMUM

Joe 0409 234 951 Fax 03 4106 4824 Chris phone 03 5662 4833 admin@superplanes.com.au

11 SPARROW LANE, LEONGATHA

Call John 0408 038 460

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AERIAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Bass Coast & South Gippsland areas CONTRACTING

No job is too big or too small

A llambee C ontractors Site Clearing Tree Lopping Landscaping

Deceased Estate Clean Up Spraying & Weed Control Rubbish Removal

DANNY RICKARD - PILOT PH: 0407 387 918

For free quotes call Trevor on 0429919564

AERIAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

DECK RESTORATION SPECIALISTS

WOORAYL AIR SERVICE

Flight Training School

Before

Now Servicing all of the BASS COAST

Barry Foster 0408 515 475 e: was@dcsi.net.au ? ? ? ?

Training in GA - RAA RPL - PPL - CPL Tail Wheel Endorsements Low Level Endorsements

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We do it all from sanding, cleaning & sealing through to timber maintenance. Residential & commerical.

Agricultural Rating Approvals Flight Testing English Language

ENGINE REPAIRS Jared Lovie SALES & SERVICE

After

Call 1800 DECKCLEAN (1800 332 525),

Servicing LEONGATHA, KORUMBURRA and surrounding areas

Call Mick 0417 589 028 ABN 53 799 478 531

brod@gippslandgaragedoors.net

GARAGE DOORS & GATES & MOTORS MADE TO ORDER ROLLADOORS • PANELIFTS • TILTA-A-DOORS • SERVICE & REPAIRS Paul Deering Ph 0408 335 948

PAUL VANDERMEER - 5664 4419 VAN8970009

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HANDY MAN

EARTHWORKS

CONCRETER

All Jobs Handyman Services

SOUTH GIPPSLAND CONCRETE ALL THINGS CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, SHED SLABS, PATIOS, WALLS, FOOTPATHS, STOCKYARDS, SGC9240001

@sthgippyconcrete

CALL KANE 0400 840 729 www.sgconcrete.com.au

We CONCRETE our posts in

GARAGE DOORS

DENTAL SERVICES

• KITCHENS DECKINGS • GENERAL REPAIRS PLASTERING • DOORS & WINDOW PAINTING INSTALLATIONS PERGOLAS BUILT IN ROBES • RENOVATIONS

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Quality job - Quality materials

0417 108 106

BATHROOMS ARE A SPECIALITY

SLATE IMPRESSION, COLOUR, STENCIL, PLAIN & SAFETY GROOVES

PALING FENCING

- Remote Control - SALES - Service - Repairs - Roller Doors - Panel Lift Doors - Tilt Doors (18 YEARS EXPERIENCE)

STU0700027

BUILDER/CARPENTER Over 25 years experience

Mobile: 0427 750 568 FREE QUOTES

FENCING

BROD COURTNEY - FISH CREEK

• Car, Truck, Tractor, Earthmoving • Domestic Air Conditioners

NO JOB TOO SMALL

“Old fashioned service at competitive rates”

SERVICING ALL MAKES & MODELS 4x4 Motor Bikes • Power Equipment • Lawn Mowers • Chainsaws • Brushcutters • Pumps etc. • Chain Sharpening & Bar Reconditioning

GIPPSLAND GARAGE DOORS

RTA AU21680

• • • • •

JSL Light Engine Repairs

GARAGE DOORS

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Repairs

• Fridges • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers 16 Tilson Court, Leongatha. Phone 5662 3070 Mobile 0418 364 559

Phone 5662 3933

GARAGE DOORS

DENTAL SERVICES

STUART SLEE

48 Yarragon Road, Leongatha

• New estates • Replace old fences • Pull down & removal • Fully insured

email info@deckseal.com.au or visit www.deckseal.com.au

AIR CONDITIONING

admin@gardnerelectronics.com.au

Security/Access Control, CCTV, TV, Data/Phone, Home Theatre & PA

25 years experience

Farm & Domestic Fencing Mulching/Slashing Stump Grinding

James Dell 5662 3891

LOV8190081

AERIAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

PHONE 5662 2294

Driveways Trenching Post & Stump Holes

House/Shed Sites Clean Ups Landscaping

Culverts Farm Tracks

Call Greg Dell for a quote on 0436 408 587 gippyearthworks@bigpond.com

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All Maintenance, Repair and Renovations Carpentry, Painting, Plastering, Welding, Doors and Windows, Fencing, Tiling, Roofing, Locks, Screens, Decks, Pergola’s, Veranda’s Plus More

FROM CHANGING A LIGHT BULB OR Phillip Dorrity TAP WASHER TO LARGER JOBS Leongatha Vic 3953 Phone: 0417045114 Fax: 56622471 ABN: 62002618255 phillipdorrity@bigpond.com

“THE STAR” Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - PAGE 29

HERE’S MY CARD PUMP REPAIRS

Payment in advance required

SECURITY

ALL MAKES

ALL TYPES

• Patrols • Guards • Alarm responses • Alarm monitoring

PUMPS API ACTION & IRRIGATION

26 Hughes Street, Leongatha

AU 33404

South Gippsland Security Services Your local security company for Leongatha, Korumburra & district

ACT9170060

Sales, Service and Installation Obligation free quotes 56722426 www.easyair.com.au

BOOKINGS COLOUR AD - $34.10 p/w

REPAIRS

Dealer

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Your local

12 WEEKS MINIMUM

Phone 5662 2692, AH Mobile 0418 302 594

REFRIGERATION

HOUSE RE-STUMPING

FOUNDATION FIXERS

HOUSE RE-STUMPING & LEVELLING

Are you experiencing cracked walls? Doors not closing properly? Uneven and bouncy floors?

Call Peter & Lesley Allman 5662 4280 Mob. 0427 516 317. Fax 5662 4259. Lic. No. 655-194-50S

STEEL & ROOFING SUPPLIES

Inverloch Refrigeration

McRae Engineering

INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC AIR CONDITIONING

GENERAL FABRICATION, STRUCTURAL STEEL, FARM AND EARTHMOVING MACHINERY REPAIRS, SHEDS, DAIRIES ETC.

Daikin Specialists

Your house may need to be restumped or levelled.

PH: 0417 381 736

Contact Paul for your free quote and expert advice today - 0400 712 212

DELIVERIES ARRANGED OR PICK UPS WELCOME 5664 7408 | 0427 343 498 134 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan shaun@mcraeengineering.net.au

Lic L034262

LAWN MOWING

sgsecurity@bigpond.com

SEC2800007

HEATING & COOLING

PHONE 5662 2294

TREE FELLING

REFRIGERATION

Kirton Refrigeration & Contracting

FREE QUOTES Fully Insured Police Checked OH & S Compliant All Work Guaranteed

All refrigeration & air conditioning needs Car/caravan fridge & A/C specialists Domestic A/C installs

Lawn Mowing, Gardening, Pruning, Hedging, Rubbish Removal, Weeding, Gutter Cleaning, Mulching, Odd Jobs

l Lopping l Firewood Sawing l Tree Removal

Dometic Australia Service Agent RTA AU45689

Norm Hollier 0438 636 201

Call Richard 0407 149 965 PLASTER & CONSTRUCTION

l Clear Felling l Stump Grinding l Rubbish Removal l Fully Insured

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5663 6300

TREE SERVICES

RUBBER STAMPS

ORDER YOUR

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PLUMBING

PHONE 5662 2294 ROOF REPAIRS

5662 5318 or 0408 587 712 office@murphystrees.com.au | LEONGATHA

TREE

CARE

0458 733 227 ROOF AND PAINT SOLUTIONS

0408 102 809

Call Frank 0439 319 436

m.jprice@bigpond.com.au

ABN: 16327422601

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• Licensed roof plumber • Gutter & fascia installation & repairs • Valley iron and flashing replacement • De-mossing & high pressure cleaning • Re-bed & re-point tiled roofs • Painting of tiled roofs and Colorbond roofs • Installation of skylights & turbo ventilators • Installation of leaf guard • Warranty

www.liaindustries.com.au

ROOF REPAIRS

WATER CARTAGE PTY LTD.

SHIELD MASTER

LAR9200022

• New Tile & Iron Roofs • Guttering & Metal Fascia • Demossing • Repointing & Sealing • Colorbond • Zincalume & Cement Recolor • Full Warranty

Phil Jones

JON4020035

SHIELD MASTER Roofing ALL AREAS

• Hazard tree & confined space tree removals • Qualified arborist - tree reports • Pruning and removals • Certified climbers • Chipper, cherry picker • Commercial contracting • Powerline clearing • Free Quotes

5662 5553

0418 319 436 Leongatha

WATER CARTAGE Ph. GARRY FORRESTER

0409 132 124 Servicing Leongatha & District

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DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL/STORM DAMAGE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PINE & CYPRESS REMOVAL BOBCAT

TREE SERVICES

Matt Price Plumbing

16 Roughead St., Leongatha. Phone: 5662 3284 Fax: 5662 3851 Email: larprint@waterfront.net.au

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Servicing Leongatha, Korumburra, Inverloch and surrounds

Lic 49688

QUALIFIED TREE CLIMBERS & ARBORISTS CONFINED SPACE REMOVALS CHERRY PICKERS (VARIOUS HEIGHTS UP TO 23 MTRS) PRUNING, HEDGING & MULCHING

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World Day of Prayer comes to Leongatha THE World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian initiative.

14.15-24) was performed. It was amusing as well as salutary. Johanna Haasjes led the services. Chairo ChrisIt is celebrated annually in more than 170 countian College Worship Band led the singing in the tries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together people of morning and members of the Sunday congregation various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly com- led the singing in the evening. Members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church mon Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, assisted with readings and the Anglican Church repunderstanding and action throughout the year. The 2019 service was written by the people of resentative led the prayers. A collection was taken at each service for a trauSlovenia (in Central Europe) with the theme ‘Come ma counselling program for women in Slovenia, pre– Everything Is Ready’. Two services were held in Leongatha again this pared and delivered by the Bible Society through the year, one in the morning and one in the evening, both World Day of Prayer movement. Refreshments were served after each service and at the Christian Reformed Church. During the service a dramatised and modernised people stayed on to chat about how local churchgoversion of the parable of the wedding feast (Luke ers could continue to a blessing to the community.

Next step: Grade 5 and 6 students at Phillip Island and Koonwarra Village schools are excited to have the option to attend the Village High School in Ryanston in 2020.

High school to open doors in 2020 WHILE some differences between Village High School – the new independent high school planned for Ryanston – and other secondary education options are easy to see, other aspects of its purpose require big picture thinking.

In practical terms, Village High School will remain intentionally small – a maximum of 150 students across all year levels. This is based on democratic education principles and has a focus on supporting students in discovering their ‘spark’. In visionary terms, the school’s program will support students to know themselves well and feel comfortable in their own skin, imagine a future for themselves which is optimistic and engaging, and have the skills to achieve the personal and professional goals they set for themselves. The inspiration for this comes from the school’s driving force – school coordinator Fiona McKenzie. Village High School will be the third school that Fiona has established and all three share the same philosophical underpinnings. Opening in 2020, Village High School will become an important extension to the ‘village school’ teaching and learning models currently offered in Phillip Island and Koonwarra. Fiona first entered teaching because she believed teachers play an important role in creating the future. However, her vision for education was strongly challenged within the traditional education system and she quickly started to realise that making small changes within this system would not be enough to realise her vision of a learning environment that truly recognised individuals and fostered in them the three key aspects of village school culture. These aspects are the development of social and emotional intelligence, autonomy and shared decision making, and connection to nature, people and the rhythms of life. It was only after stepping out of the education system to run her own business that Fiona realised she could use the same entrepreneurial skills, combined with her experience and vision for education, to create a school. Koonwarra Village School opened its doors in 2012 with 28 students. Now in its eighth year, it has a student body of 56. Community interest in having an alternative edu-

cational option on Phillip Island then led to the establishment of the Phillip Island Village School four years later. As students started to leave the primary schools and enter high school, it became apparent that although their academic capabilities and organisational skills were strong, they were often dissatisfied with their high school experience. A large part of what they missed was the deep connectedness they felt with their mentors and the winder school community. Long term colleagues and collaborators Fiona and Koonwarra principal Sarah McLean felt a sense of responsibility to provide an education pathway for their leaving students by extending the village schools model to older students. They were also galvanised by looking at what you people are experiencing in today’s society, particularly in regard to mental health issues. “If we can create an education system that supports and nurtures the mental health of our young people, then we should prioritise that,” Fiona said. Passionate about authentic and intentional learning experiences, Fiona also feels that modelling the work and passion she and others are putting into the establishment of the new school shows her students that if you have an idea and stick to it, you can make great things happen. “This is a key process we’d like students in our schools to be able to understand and practice; that if you have a great idea and commit to it, you can make it a reality,” Fiona said. “We are only constrained in our endeavours by what we believe is possible. We can meet our legislative and regulatory obligations but still do things differently to the way they have ‘always’ been done.” An example is the adoption of the six week ‘cycles’ at the two Village primary schools. Rather than traditional school terms, the village schools operate on five weeks of school followed by a one week break, expect in the middle of the year and over the summer holidays. “We have found that our shorter cycles allow students and mentors to be refreshed and fully engaged for the full five weeks without experiencing a slump as a term progresses,” Fiona said. The opening of Village High School is planned for the beginning of 2020 for its first intake of Year 7s and 8s. Further information about the village schools is available on the websites www.villagehighschool. org, www.koonwarravillageschool.org and www. pivillageschool.org.au.

The room at the Anglican Church Hall in Korumburra was buzzing with conversations as people made new friends and caught up with old ones as they enjoyed sausages, rissoles, salad and a delicious potato bake, followed by ice-cream with sprinkles. Special guests John Myors and Hugh Hendry, both local longstanding Freemasons, representing Freemasons Foundation Victoria, which engages in charitable support and community involvement.

Ensure your water carter is compliant DURING these hot summer months household, water tanks across South Gippsland are being topped up by water delivery services.

Have you ever thought to check if the delivery service you use is compliant and providing water that is safe to drink? All water delivery services providing drinking water are required to be registered with their local council. The registration processconfirms the delivery service follows a routine to ensure the water they put into household tanks is safe to use for all household purposes - including drinking. Compliant water delivery services are required to formally register with the local council under the Food Act 1984. Requirements of a compliant service include: • current registration with council of a water transport vehicle’ • current registration with the water corporation

to access drinking water from nominated locations; • delivery in a well maintained, clean and hygienic vehicle; and • maintaining a log book that documents where drinking water is sourced. A key purpose of the Food Act is to protect people from food borne illness by controlling the sale of food in Victoria – this includes water. The main way to do this is to ensure water sold for drinking is collected from a potable (drinking) water system and delivered in a clean vehicle, and that the potable water is not allowed tobecome contaminated with other substances (or other water), that is not fit for human consumption. Property owners who need their tanks filled are encouraged to check your provider is compliant, registered with the council and accessing water from a local water corporation outlet. Potentially the cheapest water delivery may not be the safest. To find out if your water delivery service is registered and accessing safe, clean drinking water, contact your local council.

Help shape new community hospital A NEW community hospital for Phillip Island is a step closer, with local families contributing to the services it will provide.

including general medical, pathology and imaging, community mental health and alcohol and drug assessment. It will improve access to specialist services like Victorian Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos an- day surgery, chemotherapy, women’s health, chronic Mr Myors presented Milpara Community House nounced Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale will chair the disease management and public dental. Work is expected to start in 2022 and to be comwith a certificate to acknowledge Freemasons Foun- Phillip Island Community Consultation Committee, dation Victoria’s grant of $5000 towards Emergency which will give the community a say over the future pleted by 2024. of the hospital. The current Phillip Island Health hub will be Food Relief. The committees will enable carers, patients, transformed into the new Phillip Island Community Mr Hendry also presented Jenni Keerie of Milfamilies and volunteers to work with health service Hospital with an expansion of the services providpara Community House with a cheque of $500 from providers to ensure each hospital meets the particular ed by Bass Coast Health. It will connect a range of the local Freemasons group. It was fantastic to hear needs of locals. health and human services under one roof. of the great work the Freemasons do. Ms Crugnale said, “It’s really important that these The Phillip Island Community Consultation The next community meal is on Friday, April 5 at hospitals are shaped by the communities they serve, Committee will include about 15 representatives the Anglican Church Hall in Korumburra. because each area is different. We want to make sure from the community as well as key organisations This is a great opportunity, grab a friend or neighPhillip Island locals get a say. This advisory group such as councils and health services providers. bour who often eats alone or needs a free social night will do that.” The EOI process to sit on the committee will out and bring them along. No bookings required, just The Phillip Island hospital will offer services open in the coming weeks. a good attitude.

Korumburra dines together THE Korumburra community hosted 62 people at the March Community Meal on March 1.

International flavour: from left, Lorraine Bentley, Jenny Christensen, Elizabeth Powrie and Val Kane were ready to do the readings as Johanna Haasjes sets the scene of women’s lives in Slovenia at World Day of Prayer in Leongatha.

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The Hon. Linda Dessau, AC, Governor of Victoria, will open the Conference. CWA’s juniors, including many excited girls from the Gippsland Hills Group, will carry the flags of all the participating countries in the opening ceremony. As usual the day progressed smoothly through a busy agenda with the AGM in the morning and then the conference in the afternoon. Mirboo branch’s cooks put on a delicious lunch and kept up the supply of mouth-watering biscuits, slices and cuppas. Mirboo poet Heather Densley provided the entertainment that had everyone in fits of laughter with readings of her funny and witty rhyming verses. Mrs Harris OAM was guest judge of the competitions on the day and lamented the difficulty of picking a winner amongst entries. Members had been asked to put their skills to the categories of cooking (five pieces of cooked slice), craft (a momento or souvenir of Australia for ACWW guests) and horticulture (a succulent in a container). All group office bearing roles were up for re-election and only those present know who will take over as new group president in June. Watch this space.

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Farming Insight

ACM offers minimum price AUSTRALIAN Consolidated Milk (ACM) is offering its suppliers price certainty, with a minimum $6.50 a kilogram of milk solids for next season.

This price is a “floor” and includes nine months of $7kg/ MS and three spring months September, October, November - at $5.50kg/MS. The company has a pool of milk in Gippsland, with field officer Robyn Mitchard living in the region. ACM general manager commercial Peter Jones said there’s room for the price to

move higher, mostly in the spring price, but this base price allows suppliers to budget for the coming year. An opening price will be available later in the season and at this stage it’s a forecast $6.70kg/MS. “It’s more important than ever that our suppliers have a clear-line of sight when it comes to next season’s pricing,” Mr Jones said. “This has been a tough season and high-waterprices; fodder and grain have all put pressure on dairying businesses.” The floor price for the 201920 season- starting July 1- will

be available for current and new suppliers who sign-on by March 31. “We are trying to provide certainty, not forcing their hand,” Mr Jones said. “Our suppliers do not need to sign before the end of March, but if they do, they are protected witha guaranteed floor. “Our suppliers who signon get the safety of the floor and should the open be higher, the higher price will become their guaranteed price, plus any increases or step-ups announced.”

Milk drive: Australian Consolidated Milk general manager commercial Peter Jones is aiming to lift the company’s pool of milk in South Gippsland.

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Yarding drops by 900 head THERE were approximately 1000 export and 160 young cattle penned representing a decrease of nearly 900 head week on week.

Well regarded: John Mulvany will lead the Taking Steps discussion.

Mind the step TAKING a step in the right direction can participants, who have walked away with a better help get you where you want to go in the understanding of the options available to them.” Stepping Back will be held in Traralgon dairy industry. Stepping Back and Taking Steps will help farmers in all stages of their careers find a path that helps them to achieve their goals. OMJ consultant John Mulvany will facilitate the courses, which have been well received when previously held in Gippsland. Stepping Back is aimed at helping farmers develop a ‘game plan’ to ease back or transition out of the industry. Taking Steps is all about share farming, leasing and shared equity arrangements that can work for people at all stages of their dairy careers. GippsDairy regional extension officer Leah Maslen said previous workshops have helped participants gain a clearer understanding of how to move their careers to the next stage. “If you don’t know how to make that next move, it can be easy to get stuck in a career situation that just isn’t suitable,” Leah said. “With John Mulvany guiding the discussion, these workshops have proven invaluable to past

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The usual buying group was present and operating in a cheaper market in places. Quality was more limited with fewer prime lots and a larger proportion of secondary cattle and plain conditioned cows. Trade cattle sold mostly firm with the odd dearer sale. Most grown steers and bullocks eased 2c to 7c while the heavy weights exceeding 750kg improved 3c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers gained 3c while the crossbred portion lost 10c/kg. Cows were mixed with most heavy weights lifting a few cents while lighter lots eased a few. Better shaped heavy bulls sold firm. Vealers sold mostly from 230c to 287c/ kg. Yearling steers reached 273c/kg. Yearling hefers to the trade made between 240c and 273c/kg. Grown steers sold between 260c and 285c/ kg. Bullocks made from 260c to 295c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 208c to 221c with the crossbred portion from 228c to 277c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 106c and 176c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 166c and 200c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 188c to 206c with the dairy lots from 170c to 180c/kg. The next sale draw - March 13 & 14: 1. Elders, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. SEJ, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Landmark. The next Lamb and Sheep Sale is March 20 at 12pm (fortnightly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, March 6 BULLOCKS 12 E. Bourke, Rosanna 12 Woodleigh Park, Woodleigh Vale 13 B. & L. Cummins, Doomburrim 18 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 10 N.M. & M.E. Wight, Hedley 17 T. & L. Butcher, Allambee East

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Time to be vigilant and avoid pink-eye By Dr Jeff Cave, district veterinary officer, Agriculture Victoria PINK-EYE is a highly contagious, painful and debilitating disease that can severely affect animal productivity.

In summer, increased sunlight and dust make the eye more vulnerable to the disease. Long grass and flies help to spread the infection. Pink-eye usually occurs in young cattle in their first summer. After this initial infection, cattle develop immunity to the disease but may remain carriers of the bacteria, Moraxella bovis, which potentially can lead to future outbreaks in following years. The clinical signs of pink-eye include clear and watery tears, signs of irritation, an aversion to sunlight, reddening and swelling of the eyelids and cloudiness of the eye. In a small percentage of cases, an affected eye may form an abscess and rupture, leading to per-

manent blindness. While most affected eyes completely recover after three to five weeks, a number may be left with scarring on the surface. Pink-eye can be treated with sprays, ointments, injections and patches or a combination of these treatments. Extra care should be taken when mustering cattle for the purposes of treatment for pink-eye, as factors such as dust and flies may enhance the spread of the disease. Attention should also be taken not to confuse pink-eye with other conditions of the eye, such as a grass seed in the eye, eye cancer and other eye infections. In many cases, an outbreak of pinkeye can be prevented through vaccination three to six weeks before the onset of the pink-eye season. Other control measures include controlling fly numbers to limit the spread of bacteria from animal to animal, prompt segregation and treatment of pink-eye in affected stock and avoiding unnecessary yarding of cattle during periods where the

risk of outbreak is higher. For more information contact your private veterinarian or your Agriculture Victoria animal health staff or the customer service centre on 136 186 or go to http://go.vic.gov.au/9zysMX.

Take action: Agriculture Victoria is urging farmers to act early to avoid pink-eye in cattle.

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Farming Insight Draft code to increase fairness THE draft dairy code of conduct was announced in mid January following continued consultation with processors and farmers from all eight Australian dairy regions.

The eventual mandatory code of conduct is expected to cover about 87 processors and 5800 dairy farmers, and whilst the draft phase continues and the mandatory code is developed, a voluntary code will remain in place. “A mandatory code will be an industrydefining moment so I want all dairy farmers, processors and stakeholders to stay involved in shaping it,” Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud said.

Throughout the past few decades, deregulation of the Australian dairy industry and decline of cooperatives has led to a more competitive and therefore risky business model for farmers. The draft clauses would see changes to industry practice including prevention of unilateral changes to agreements; prevention of retrospective milk price step downs and the introduction of a dispute resolution process, among others. A mandatory code will attempt to address issues including minimum standards for contracting terms; farmers’ ability to change processors; strengthening competition between processors and processors’ ability to change key trading terms, such as price.

It would also help balance the market power between dairy farmers and processors and to improve farmers’ bargaining power, according to the minister. Pricing guarantees would require agreements provide a minimum price for the first year. For long-term agreements, a method to determine a minimum price over subsequent years would be required, preventing unknown milk prices for the full period of the agreement. Though these changes are welcomed and long overdue, a mandatory code will not address farm gate milk prices; discounted dairy such as $1/litre milk and $6/kg cheese and the timing of milk price announcements. And it would not be in effect by next season,

Cautious of conduct: Leongatha South dairy farmer Gordon Vagg is cautious about the eventual mandatory code of conduct. 2019-20. Leongatha South dairy farmer Gordon Vagg is admittedly sceptical of a manda-

tory code, considering the mix up of the wool industry, and with both State and Federal governments involved in

the subsequent code. “I’m concerned about Minister Littleproud sticking with his Queensland con-

Stage set for milk price recovery, says US expert THE slowdown in global milk supply growth has “set the stage” for a recovery in milk prices for dairy producers around the globe, according to a visiting North American dairy expert.

A speaker at the recent Australian Dairy Conference in Canberra, Rabobank’s global dairy strategist Mary Ledman told a crowd of more than 400 dairy farmers and industry leaders, supply deficit was likely to be a feature of global dairy markets into the more medium-term. She said consumption growth would rise at a fast rate that will challenge supply growth to keep pace. “Our modelling of dairy supply and demand out to 2023 suggests there could be a global trade deficit of 4.4 million tonnes (milk equivalent) in five years’ time,” Ms Ledman said. “However, that said, if the world is demanding 101.2 million tonnes of milk equivalent, and is only supplying 96.8 million tonnes of milk equivalent, I have no doubt dairy farmers will produce it.”

But these fundamentals bode well for the global market outlook, she said, “with the milk prices of 2015 to 2018 likely to become the ‘new norm’”. That said, prices in 2017-18 had been tempered by intervention stocks in the EU, “and we have already seen the impact of that ‘big bang’”. “But we are now operating in an unencumbered market, where there are not a lot of government regulations to either support, or retard, milk supply growth,” Ms Ledman said. “And as such, there is potential upside to prices given global stocks are so low.” Ms Ledman predicted more growth would come from developing markets in China, South-East Asia and Africa. “China is so pivotal to the world market these days, but what a lot of people don’t realise is that China is the second largest producer of whole milk powder in the world, after New Zealand, and yet they still import 500,000 metric tonnes,” she said. By product category, cheese is the fastest-growing product cate-

gory, she said, driven by the expansion in the quick service restaurant sector. Given the butterfat component in cheese, Ms Ledman said, “just to keep the cheese machines in operation around the world, the world is going to be short of butterfat”. And that is why cheese is, and will remain, so pivotal to world markets. Rabobank’s locally-based senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey said the recovery in global prices should flow into better local farmgate prices, also aided by the lower Australian dollar. That said, he said the local dairy sector faces a number of headwinds. “The biggest challenge facing the industry is the decline in its milk production, with production at two-decade lows. And with a slow recovery in Australian milk production forecast, we are not likely to have more milk to export,” he said. Mr Harvey said this supply shortage comes at a time when China, the largest export market, continues to have strong growth demand prospects, as do other key importers such as Indonesia.

The FVI tool enables farmers to select perennial ryegrass cultivars that will deliver the best possible pasture based on their location, farming system and forage needs. Dairy Australia’s farm profit and capability manager Peter Johnson said the index ranked the performance of more than 20 of Australia’s most popular perennial ryegrass cultivars, relative to typical climatic

conditions across the country’s south-eastern dairy regions. “Dairy Australia recognises that the year ahead will be challenging for dairy farmers, with high feed and water prices affecting farm profitability for many,” he said. “By giving farmers the tools to put a really strong evidence base behind their decisions, the FVI can make a real difference to farm profitability.” Australian dairy farmers invest about $80 million each year on renovating pastures with perennial ryegrass cultivars. “Before the FVI, there was very little independently-tested information on the traits and capabilities of these existing cultivars so farmers tended to stick with what they knew,” Mr Johnson said.

Mr Vagg supplies Saputo but it’s too early to tell how prices will go throughout the year, although a step-up in their farm gate milk price for 2018-19 was announced on January 31. The retrospective payment increase applied to qualifying Southern Milk Region suppliers from $5.95/ kg of milk solids to $6.05. If world markets plummet, as Saputo is predominantly an exporter, Mr Vagg is left literally “holding a baby.” But with a cool American winter, he expects a good season ahead locally.

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stituents and the opposition minister (Joel Fitzgibbon) with his New South Wales constituents, leaving Victoria out,” Mr Vagg said. “We’re in unknown territory now without a cooperative. Private companies are always at the mercy of shareholders. “Prices reduced considerably during the global financial crisis, to about $4/kg, when Germany was dumping cheap milk into Asia. “We’re at about $6/ kg now but the way we are with grain prices doubling throughout the past 12 months and sky-rocketing electricity costs, we’re nowhere near the golden age of 1950s farming, when people bought everything with cash.”

“Now they have an accurate and reliable way to assess the economic value of individual cultivars, it’s a lot easier for farmers to make the decision to invest in pasture renovation and increase their productivity and profitability.” To be included in the FVI, each cultivar must have seasonal yield data from at least three, three-year trials using strict experimental protocols. Cultivars are then scored by multiplying their seasonal yield against the economic value, as determined by case studies in different dairy regions. Since its introduction in 2017, the FVI has become a key part of the decision-making process for Gippsland dairy farmer, Aubrey Pellett. Mr Pellett uses FVI information

as an independent analysis of what cultivars perform best in his environment. He calves his herd in autumn, so winter growth in particular is highly valuable. “I look at the seasonal tables in the FVI Tables quite closely, as well as the overall FVI ranking. I am looking for cultivars that respond quickly in autumn and grow strongly through winter,” Mr Pellett said. The FVI tables have been recently updated with the inclusion of the results of several pasture trials conducted in southern Australia. More cultivars have been included and additional trials of current cultivars have extended scope of the FVI tables. For more information go to www. dairyaustralia.com.au/FVI

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Driving to success RUSSELL Shepherd, instructor for South Gippsland Driving Lessons, has worked within the industry for five years, ensuring learner drivers gain their probationary licences.

Having previously worked as a sales representative for PFD driving small trucks, Russell has more than 15 years of driving experience under multiple circumstances and conditions, allowing him to provide students with valuable knowledge. After driving small trucks for a number of years, Russell shifted to instructing learner drivers in 2014 to take the opportunity to work locally and close to home, as well as help the youth of the area.

“I wanted to do something local and was looking to do something to fit in with the kids,” he said. Throughout his five years as a driving instructor for South Gippsland Driving Lessons, Russell has kept a consistent success rate of passing students who take the probationary driving test under his guidance. “If someone with me doesn’t pass on the first try, they usually always pass the second,” Russell said. “It’s always disappointing when someone doesn’t get it but we pass the next time around.” Russell has completed a specialised course, holding his own driver’s licence with no complications, and successfully completing a Certificate Four in Driving Training, all qualifications easily received due to

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COLYER Stuart Vaughan. 02.11.1928 - 05.03.2019 Passed away at Leongatha in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Myra (dec). Cherished father and father-in-law of Heather and Brian Windebank, adored Pa and Great Pa of Beth, Jim, Roy and Tom Prendergast and Claire, Dale, Eva and Sarah Coffen. Forever Loved.

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Stunning arrangement: Patricia Newby from Mount Best placed first prize with her arrangement of dahlias, saying that the opportunity to exhibit at the show had been a great learning experience.

Autumn show a colourful display LOGAN - The funeral service for Mr Calvin Robert Logan will be held at the Laurel’s Function Room, Sale Turf Club, Maffra Sale Road on FRIDAY, March 15, 2019 commencing at 1pm. A Private Cremation will follow. Donations in lieu of flowers invited to the Alfred Hospital Lung Transplant Unit. Envelopes available at the service.

WAYCOTT A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Beryl Waycott will be held at the Amenities Complex, Korumburra Showgrounds, South Gippsland Highway, KORUMBURRA on Thursday, March 14, 2019 commencing at 11.15am. A Burial Service at the Korumburra Cemetery commencing at 10.30am will precede the above Service. All Welcome. If desired in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Koorooman House. Envelopes will be available at the Service.

By Grace Griffith DAHLIAS were the feature flower at this year’s Welshpool Horticultural Society’s Flower Show held on Saturday and Sunday.

Despite unpredictable and dry conditions of late, the show was a colourful exhibit of brilliant dahlias, roses, general cut flowers, pot plants, floral art and fruit and vegetables. A photography section was also made available at this year’s show. Mary Ellis, local author of Significant trees of South Gippsland, had the honour of opening the 58th autumn show which she was a “privilege to be asked to open”. “Welshpool is probably one of the most active local horticultural societies with regular shows every year,” Mary Ellis said in her opening of the show on Saturday. “Displaying flowers for a show involves both science and art and this show exemplifies the best of both. “I am in awe of the single-mindedness of people who grow particular plants especially for showing – it takes great dedication to present perfect specimens on a particular weekend when the weather is so very variable and challenging.” Local grower, Gary Kipps took out main event;

the Gladys Johns Memorial Championship. Mr Kipps also won best dahlia in show and best container of dahlias. Mr Gipps said he had been growing dahlias for over 40 years and at Hazel Park for about 15 years since he and wife Joy moved permanently from Melbourne to what had previously been their holiday house. With around140 dahlias on his property at Hazel Park, Mr Gipps is highly dedicated to their care, employing the help of granddaughter Brydee who loves to help in the garden. Susan Schuhmann

from Mount Best claimed best exhibit as well as claiming first prize with her harvest basket and perfectly formed vegetables. The theme of the autumn show was the ‘Tree of Life’ and the colour green. Mrs Ellis told spectators “gardening is of tremendous benefit to our health and entertainment, and today’s show should encourage all the visitors to continue to take up gardening.” Also available at the show was a plant stall that showcased many unusual plants at reasonable prices.

Stunning arrangement: Patricia Newby from Mount Best placed first prize with her arrangement of dahlias, saying that the opportunity to exhibit at the show had been a great learning experience.

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Ladies final: Fashions on the Field ladies contestants are interviewed by MC Casey Bruce second left.

Fashion final: reaching the last stage of the women’s Fashions On The Field is Amanda Rothwell-Hiscock.

Social field day: excited race goers Rebecca Grebham from Le- A day at the races: Deborah Buchanan left from Malvern Melbourne and Jullie Evens from Wonthaggi eagerly awaiting the Stony Creek ongatha and Gemma Lockie from Mirboo North. Cup race by the finishing post.

Dressed to impress: fashion on the field couples division winners from left, Michael Fashion at its finest: from left MC Casey Bruce with ladies division winner Sue Bolton, McAlpine and Sarina Turner beside runners up Belle Perryman and Steven Perryman. runner up Rebecca Arnold and judge’s Peter Jago and Hilda Simonds.

Hens Day: these stunning local ladies enjoyed putting on a big day for bride to be Kirrin Ball of Meeniyan at the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday.

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Table tennis returns WONTHAGGI Table Tennis Association’s new season in full swing. All three grades and junior coaching are in full swing at Wonthaggi Table Tennis. Seven B Grade teams start this week with players aged from nine to 16 years. The standard is high with returning players from last year who are also playing in A Reserve teams. Junior coaching continues with Bruce Harmer from 6pm prior to the B Grade matches on Thursdays. New players are always welcome at junior coaching. A Reserve has a definite six teams and a possible seven, commencing on Monday, March 18. A Grade is currently running round robins on Wednesdays from 7pm as it waits for players returning from holidays and other pursuits. New players are always welcome to come along and join in. Access for All Abilities is a very successful program now in its third year. Emphasis is on a fun social afternoon and enjoying the challenge of conquering the basics of table tennis. Assistance from support workers from Interchange and C2A are greatly appreciated. Social table tennis is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12pm. All welcome.

Broadbent backs OMK THE Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak Cricket Club will extend its clubrooms to include women’s change rooms thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Federal Government. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent visited the club on Thursday and said that, as well as the women’s change room, the grant will also provide new office space and an additional storage room. “With the growth of female participation in sports such as football, soccer and cricket, it is important that we help clubs make their facilities more accessible for women and girls coming up the ranks,” he said. “With more and more women becoming involved in community sport, it is important that local clubs have the facilities necessary to accommodate them. “Having these facilities creates a more inclusive environment and will help bring new spectators and players to the club.” Mr Broadbent also said that he was impressed with the community involvement within the club and that these works would help the growing club. “The local support at OMK has seen the club expand to two playing fields at Outtrim and it is a testament to the club’s management that it is continuing

Great support: OMK Cricket Club president Russell White, wife Amy and club players thanked McMillan MP Russell Broadbent for his funding announcement on Thursday. to go from strength to strength,” he said. “OMK is not only a place to keep active, but a place for the community to come together, connect and enjoy all the benefits of country community sport.

“The passion and love of the club is very clear through the members’ dedication and work to continue to improve and grow their local cricket club. “The Federal Government is committed to improving local community sporting infrastructure.”

Players welcomed at Leongatha table tennis A NEW season has started for Leongatha Table Tennis. A Grade is on Tuesday nights from 7pm. Some vacancies exist in some grades. Juniors’ season is to begin on Wednesday, March 20, at 5pm to 6.30pm, followed by A Reserve at 7pm. Novelty events are played and all abilities are welcome to attend. There is coaching from senior

members who have working with children accreditation. Parents can participate. The Leongatha Table Tennis Club was established in 1963. It moved to its current location in 2002. It has undergone major renovations since the first-time table tennis was originally played in this shed back in 1960s. New timber floor have been added, all internal and external walls clad and insulated the ceiling. The club rooms have

a canteen and equipment is available on the nights. Keenagers play on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm. A good quantity of players attend these days and it includes a social cup of tea and a biscuit. The timber floor has been recently revarnished. For A Grade enquires, call Michael Holwerda on 0429 641 354. For all other enquiries, call Bill Haw on 0409 217 900.

Season return: the action will be heating up again for Leongatha table tennis.

What a surprise: Sue Bolton was surprised but delighted when she was announced the winner of the ladies Fashions on the Field event at the Stony Creek Cup. Regal in red: Fashion on the Field ladies runner-up was Out and about: from left, Mick Johnston with part-owner of Rebecca Arnold of Clayton. McCartin’s Hotel Darren Lehmann and Jemma Riley.

Musical entertainment: Imogen Price played her guitar to enthused race goers as well as Looking the part: from left, runner-up in the men’s fashions Michael Carty, winner Stephen Perryman with guest judge Peter Jago. singing the Australian National Anthem.

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Top bowlers: Wonthaggi winners at Thursday’s mixed mufti social game were Steve Blanch, Neville Sweet, Pat Smith and Dawn Jensen.

Wonthaggi NOW that summer is officially over, the weather can be a mixed bag as bowlers have seen in the past week on the greens. Work is still being carried out to strip the front green ready for synthetic and very soon the second green will be under construction for the new greens. On Thursday, a great game of mixed mufti social bowl was played with the winners being Steve Blanch, Neville Sweet, Pat Smith and Dawn Jensen.

Well done: On Saturday in Wonthaggi, a social game was played and the winners were Peter Miller, Allan Bolding and Roger Lee.

A close contest on the day, the runners up were Ron Snooks, Rae Haines, Maz Cox and Joan Anderson. On Saturday morning, a semi final was played in the mixed pairs competition with the finals being played after lunch. The results of that match were Sue O’Connell and Rod Beech winning the game with Lorraine and Denis Stanes coming runners up; congratulations to all. On Thursday, March 14, two games will be played in mixed mufti social games. Players are encouraged to play and bring a plate to share at lunch time. This will probably be the last Thursday game on grass in Wonthaggi; come along and make it memorable. Friday, March 15, is the school tournament, bluelight bowls regional finals with teams from different schools in the area like Cowes, Powlett River, St Joseph’s, Wonthaggi North and Wonthaggi Primary Schools; good luck and enjoy the games. Thank you to the volunteers and organisers. The Wonthaggi bowls annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15, at 7pm at the club rooms; all members invited to attend.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Midweek Pennant ALL Midweek grand finals were held in fine conditions at Inverloch on Tuesday, March 5.

Star pair: Wonthaggi’s Mixed Pairs Champions were Sue O’Connell and Rod Beech.

Division 1: San Remo finished second after the home and away games, won the first semi and went through to the grand final where it met a very determined team of Leongatha ladies. Leongatha started well and continued to build its score despite valiant efforts by San Remo

AFTER claiming victory in the Saturday Pennant Division 1, the Inverloch team will play in the Strzelecki Region Pennant Final against Traralgon, winners of the West Gippsland Region Division 1 pennant. The match up will take place at Toora Bowls Club on Saturday, March 16, with roll up at 12:30pm and the match starting at 1pm. The winner of this match will go on to represent the Strzelecki Region in the State pennant Championships, which are to be held at Moama, New South Wales on May 3 to 5. Division 1 would love to have your support at Toora on March 16 when they play Traralgon, so get along and be counted. “Shave the World” is a fundraising event for the Leukemia Foundation and the Inverloch Bowling Club is proud to support this event in honour of Harry Rybalka with a Hair For Harry evening on Wednesday, March 13, at the Inverloch RSL. This is a great chance to support a fantastic cause, so get along and join in and cheer on those that will

to peg it back. Leongatha ended up as comfortable winners of the Pennant. It now goes on to play the West Gippsland winners of Division 1 in the Strzelecki Regional Finals at Tarwin Lower on Tuesday, March 19. Division 2: Tarwin Lower also finished the season in second place in this Division and also went straight through to the grand final against Mirboo North. This was a closely contested match with Tarwin Lower eventually drawing away to win after three seasons as the runners up.

have hair shaved off. This will be a great evening starts at 5pm and going until late. Last Friday evening saw the membership draw take place with a $70 jackpot up for grabs and unfortunately for Russell Blain, who wasn’t at the club; his membership number was randomly drawn. In the other draws, the wine went to Huie Nation and Jack’s envelope to Doug Muir. Friday, March 22, is the next scheduled membership draw at which there will be another jackpot up for grabs, you just have to be at the draw. It was good to see president Ron Burge back at the club after his health scare; welcome back Ron. Next Friday, March 15, is the next club dinner with the largest spinning wheel in town along with Jack’s mailbag. Get your table booked as the bookings will be cut off at 80. Footy tipping is back at the club for the 2019 AFL season so see Mick Coram for an entry. Mufti social bowls took place at the club last Thursday 30 bowlers took to the rinks in a triples event over two games,

Division 3: This was a hard fought match between neighbouring clubs Loch and District and Lang Lang. Lang Lang finally won the day by nine shots. A good crowd of spectators from many clubs, not just those involved in the finals, were treated to some fine bowling overall. Many thanks from the match committee to both Inverloch and Korumburra who hosted the finals, and also the umpires and scoreboard attendants, the catering ladies and the South Gippsland Bowls Division board members who presented the Pennants and medallions.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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Division 2: front from left, Bron Ellen, Sharryn Browne, Diana Bell, Helen Twite, Wilma Coleman, Bev Martin, Pat O’Donohue, Heather Marshall, back from left, Kerry McPherson, Paul Redmayne, Carol Giroud, Fred Martin, Helen Shears, Alan Marshall and John Hutt from Tarwin Lower took the win on Tuesday.

Team work: winners of the Thursday mufti social bowls at Inverloch were Bryan Hensley (skip), Judy Parker and Peter Dalmau. each of 12 ends. The fine weather made for very competitive bowling where eight of the 10 teams each recorded a win and a loss and only one team having two wins with one of the wins being by only one shot. Runners up, with a win and loss and 24 points were Bob Davis (skip), Bruce Corrigan and Gavin Blew. The winners on the day, with two wins and 35 points were Bryan Hensley (skip), Peter Dalmau and Judy Parker. The lucky draw winners were Doug

Division 3: front from left, Julie McKenzie, Elsie Hughes, Judy Prowd, Zofia Parkitny, Bev Kitchin, Elaine Christensen, Les Dole, back from left, Mary Dwyer, Veronica Westhead, Kevin Kitchin, Graeme Williamson, Neville Kitchin and Kathrine Moss from Lang Lang took home the flag last Tuesday.

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Muir, John Hallas, Joan Clark, Craig Selby, Bob Davis and John Hill The club’s annual presentation night is to be held on Sunday evening, March 31. This is one of the more prestigious events in the club calendar and not to be missed. Payment is to be made by March 22 for catering purposes. Don’t miss out; get your names on the registration sheet at the clubhouse. The entertainment will be provided by Rob Feondo with his 60’s and 70’s rock ‘n’ roll.

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Second place: runners up of the Thursday mufti social bowls at Inverloch were Bob Davis (skip), Gavin Blew and Bruce Corrigan.

Fish Creek BAREFOOT Bowls sadly came to an end on Wednesday this week with the weather holding out until almost the last round. Congratulations to all those who succeeded in winning and look forward to seeing you all back next year. A great big thank you goes to Judy and Neil Travers of Waratah Hills Vineyard for their very generous donation of wine. For the diary: Club Championships: club Players are encouraged to complete the final few club competition games, as trophies and shields need to be engraved prior to presentation day to be held in April. Annual general meeting and presentation day: dates are confirmed as May 3 (Friday) for presentation day and May 14 (Tuesday) for the annual general meeting to be held at 7pm.

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Division 1: Leongatha’s winning team was, front from left, Jo Runciman, Marg Pearson, Liz Beale, Dot Janis, Rosa James, Jenny Miller, Sue Symmons, Fay Turner, back from left, Leonie Hanks, Joy Todd, Glenda Trotman, Trish McCormack, Russell Trotman and Elaine White.

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Wednesday, March 6 TWELVE bowlers enjoyed the night at Buffalo where four teams of three played three games of eight ends. In the first game in a low scoring game Charlie Tumino, Joy Dyson and Mary Tumino managed to out score Toni Heldens, Danah Suckling and Carolyn Benson and won 7-4. Mat two saw a drawn game between Joe Occhipinti, Gary Stirling and Stephen Suckling, and Bill Wolswinkel, Peter Tiziani and Illene Tiziani, 4-all. In the second game all the skippers played lead and the second players moved to skipper position. On mat two Joy, Mary and Charlie found form and easily beat Illene, Peter and Bill 12-6. A closer game on the other mat saw Gary, Stephen and Joe just beat Danah, Carolyn and Toni 8-6.

Another change of skippers saw Stephen, Joe and Gary win by beating Mary, Charlie and Joy 7-8. A second win to Peter, Illene and Bill winning from Carolyn, Toni and Danah 6-5. The night’s winners were Joe, Gary and Stephen (DWL) 14 ends; second Charlie, Joy and Mary (WWL) 13 ends; third Bill, Peter and Illene (DWW) 11 ends; fourth Toni, Danah and Carolyn (LLL) 10 ends. An very enjoyable night of bowling at Dumbalk for the open / charity night, 37 bowlers competed and $276 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease research. Bill gave a report from the SGIBBA meeting. Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Meeniyan WEEK eight of the corporate program winners on Tuesday were JHW with McAttack runners up. Wednesday winners were McAttack with Old Salts runners up. This week being the final week, it is sectional play with each four on the ladder playing off in three short games. Thursday Monthly Triples was sponsored by Trytell, Wheeler and Boucher Accountants /Investments. Winners were Phil Stimson, Kevin Queale and Paul Pugh (Mirboo North) with Gavin Butler, R. Gostling and S. Snelling (Inverloch) runners up. Best last game went to Roger Bailment, and Trevor and Robin Henn (Korumburra/Mirboo North). Tuesday, March 12, was the Tournament Pairs. Coming events include the postponed Married Couples Day, which is now on Sunday, March 31. Upshot 2.

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thestar.com.au South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group ON Thursday, March 7, midweek bowls was played at Tarwin Lower with 31 players. The winners were Bill Williams (s), Bob Glogski, Lois Hammond and Michael Chidley. Runners up were Peter McWilliams (s), Mark Andreatta, Wilma Coleman and Vern Elliott. The one game winners were Tony McKergon (s), Ray Dickie, Wilma Brunsden and Reg Excell. The weather made for a great day of bowling and fun. There was a record amount of wrong bias’ which meant $1 for each one to go to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Everyone paid up in good spirits. Thank you to Steve in the bar and the ladies who helped in the kitchen. Bowlers also were joined by members of Tarwin Lower, which they enjoyed the company of the midweek bowlers. A special thank you to Wilma Coleman for

Leongatha THE highlight of the past week was the crushing win by the Leongatha Division 1 all ladies side over their opponents San Remo. The equal opportunity act ruling is that a Midweek Pennant side can play two men per team in either a lead or second position. San Remo selected its side to the letter of the law and the male gender filled the lead and second positions in all three teams. The assumption is that the San Remo club is short of Division 1 ladies which necessitated them to play six men in their Division 1 side. Participation of ladies in bowls is diminishing at a fast rate and the structure and format of a new Tuesday Pennant competition program should be addressed by the administrators to enable the competitive spirit to be inclusive as evident in the current Midweek Pennant competition. The Leongatha side was on song and won on all rinks by recording a mammoth 90-45 shots overall result. The fast green at Inverloch Bowls Club suited the Leongatha team with no player’s performance outstanding but the team effort was noticeable as well as the harmony and the compatibility which was a concern early in the season. Coaching from Russell Trotman deserves a mention because of his ability to get the right message to the players. The Leongatha supporters were out in force and positioned themselves on the western side of the green which was close to the action. The applauding by supporters of a good shot by a player was beneficial to the side’s success. On Wednesday eve-

Great effort: Bill Williams (s), Bob Godoski, Lois Hammond and Michael Chidley were the winners of midweek bowls.

Runners up: Mark Andreatta, Wilma Coleman, Peter McWilliams (s) and Vern Elliott were the runners up at midweek bowls. her beautiful homemade fruit cakes walnut loaves and scones for the free raffle table. She is a very special lady. Next week, bowlers will be at Koo Wee Rup.Roll up at 10am at the venue for a 10.30 am start. Contact Peter for more information or to register on 5678 5974. Lunches will be available.

Good game: Reg Excell, Ray Dickie, Wilma Brunsden and Tony McKergon (s) were the one game winners at midweek bowls.

ning, the Division 1 side celebrated its success at the Leongatha Bowls Club and they were continually smiling through out the night. Music was provided by the three musketeers in the club and the audience was able to relate to the 60’s tunes. Who needs to watch Dancing with the Stars on TV when one can observe the real thing in front of your eyes? Surprisingly not one of the ladies pulled a hammy as they rocked to the music that was popular when they were teenagers. Carol Harry and her band of helpers once again provided the food which was much appreciated. The coach spoke eloquently on the performance of the team and hopefully he does not increase his renumeration next season. A good time was had by all who attended the night. Premiership flags don’t come easy and the opportunity to celebrate the success was not wasted. Individual rink scores for the Division 1 grand final were as follows: Robyn Dennis (San Remo) lost to Trish McCormack (Leongatha) 13-33; Dianne Coleman (San Remo) lost to Jenny Miller (Leongatha) 202-25; Laurie SinclaireOlds (San Remo) lost to Rosa James (Leongatha) 12-32. The Business Bowls program came to the end on Tuesday evening and the worthy winners of the Championship was Leongatha Ford by 10 shots over MCOB No1. The Championship trophy was supplied and sponsored by Hays Jewellers for which the Leongatha Bowls Club thank them for their valued sponsorship. The encouragement award was won by Hayward Builders over SES

No 1. Grudge match results: Whackers defeated B.J. Earthmoving; Beers defeated Bowls and Beauty; Leongatha Lions defeated Scorpions; Dirt Diggers defeated Stewarts Tyres; Edneys defeated Repco; Nesci Transport defeated Spencers. The overall points score on the night went to X. Factor who had a big win over SES No 2 81-19 shots. Special thanks to the members who assisted with the running of a very successful Business Bowls program. On Saturday, 20 bowlers arrived at the club for Social Bowls and the weather was superb for bowling. Fred Sauvarin partnered Col Widdows and demonstrated that his 89 year old body is capable of producing winning form and collected the chocolates. Runners up were Rod Jackson and Joanna Schmidt. Bowlers are reminded that the Berry’s Triples tournament is booked in for March 19 and the club would appreciate entries as soon as possible from interested bowlers. Unfortunately, the Leongatha First Division Champion Ladies will be playing the First Division winners from West Gippsland at Toora Bowls Club on that date to decide the Strzelecki Region Club Champion Midweek Pennant team which will affect final female numbers. Female bowlers who are not going to Toora should now consider entering the Berry’s Triples event because of the exclusion of the gun pennant team. On Tuesday night, March 12, will see the annual challenge match against

Korumburra to be played at Korumburra. Leongatha won it last year and will be looking to repeat the performance.

Mardan MARDAN Indoor Bowls is back for the new season. Six bowlers turned up for the first night. It takes a little while for the members to reorganise their calendars and get used to bowling again on Wednesday evenings. The club hopes to see more bowlers next week. Perhaps Bruce Douglas will come, as he was missed. There is a reminder the club has the opening night tournament at Dumbalk on March 19. The theme will be Easter as usual even though a little early. The club decided on the girls versus the boys as there was three of each. They played two games of 10 ends. The first game was skipped by Jeanette Grady with Theresa Bateman lead and president Denyse Menzies played second. They were defeated 13 to seven shots by John McColl lead, Cliff Smith as second and Russell Grady as skip. The second game was the same but the skippers were changed with Denyse Menzies skipping for the girls while Jeanette Grady played second. On the boys’ side, Russell Grady went to second and Cliff Smith skipped. This time they bowled where the kitty was delivered rather than spotting it as is usual. The boys were triumphant again winning with the same score as for the first game 13 shots to seven. That’s all for this week, RG.

Under pressure: the game came down to the players in the circle. Bairnsdale’s Alison Dwyer beat Mid Gippsland’s Ella McDonald.

High stakes in netball comp FRIDAY night’s round five of the Eastern Zone Premier Netball Competition saw just the one Open Division match after the combined Churchill/Traralgon team forfeited with players unavailable due to the long weekend.

Bairnsdale took to the court in the Open Division feeling confident after registering its first win in the previous round against the undefeated Churchill/Traralgon with opposition Mid Gippsland Netball Association also finding form at the right time of the season, the game was always set to be tight. Mid Gippsland was still missing hot shot shooter Jaclyn Douch which showed, with her understudy Danielle Hilliar failing to put up a shot in the first quarter and unable to adjust to the pressure being applied by the Bairnsdale defenders throughout the match. If not for the 11 goals shot by Ella McDonald in her role as goal shooter, the result could have been very different. Defenders at both ends were working hard but it was Mid Gippsland’s Ash Johnson that stole the show displaying strength and speed in the mid court. A slow, long weekend style start from both teams but Mid Gippsland came away victorious in a very low scoring match 36-27. The U17 match saw Mid Gippsland post its first win of the season in style when it took on the winless Sale. Sharp shooting was the order of the night with both Mid Gippsland goalers sharing the responsibility and not letting coach Sue Hutchinson down.

A clinical approach from Mid Gippsland was never threatened by their opposition winning the match 64-33. Gippsland League continued on its winning way showing a mountain of improvement since their disjointed first round display. Bairnsdale has been consistent to date but looked unprepared with a disappointing start to the match. Bairnsdale forgot to show up for the first three quarters, too little too late from the Redlegs saw it go down 50-39. Monday night’s U15 competition sees its home and away matches completed with some close results. The big improver for the season was Mid Gippsland, whilst not registering a win its continued to increase its score line and decrease the margins. Semi finals will be played on Monday, March 18. Favourites Sale Netball Association Black will meet its stable mates Sale Netball Association Red and Bairnsdale will meet Gippsland Red. Round six is the final home and away round of the Friday night competition and will see Bairnsdale play rivals Sale in both the Open and U17 in Sale. The other Open Division match will be a preview to the grand final. Mid Gippsland will take on Churchill/Traralgon whilst the remaining U17 match will be played between Gippsland and North Gippsland, both U17 matches will determine the final placings.

Students give netball a go Some feedback from the students: ALL students in Grades 2 to 6 at Wont“I enjoyed learning new things about netball, haggi North Primary took part in a Netlike doing chest passes properly,” student Lily ball clinic on Tuesday, March 5. said.

This was run by Netball Victoria, encouraging boys as well as girls to learn more about the game. Megan Avery –Eastern Region coordinator for Netball Victoria and Melbourne Vixens – and Abbey McCaughan –community coach for Netball Victoria –led the students through a series of warm ups, including games focusing on the basic netball skills. They practised chest passes, bounce passes and shooting goals. Sessions ended with a mini netball match, helping students learn about teamwork, defending and attacking, and how to catch and throw withNew skills: Wonthaggi North Primary out moving with the ball. This was the most challenging aspect for most, School students took part in a netball clinic on Tuesday, March 5. especially the basketballers.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha On Tuesday, March 5, John McInnes took full advantage of the ideal conditions to card an outstanding score of net 61 to win the overall and B Grade events.

A Grade was taken out by Ross McRobert with a net 67 in a countback from Chris Leaver and Frank Thomas had a win in C Grade with net 68. Balls were won by Chris Leaver, Ron Findlay, Allan Kuhne, Ted Bruinewoud, Wayne Keen, Andrew Smith, Leroy Sharrock, Mark Warby, Fred Debono, Colin Bear, Geoff Maher, Jon Smith, Trevor Seebeck and Garry Friend. Nearest the pins were Peter Waters on the 14th hole and Leroy Sharrock who was only a metre away on the 16th. On Thursday, March 7, Jeff Brewer had 40 points to win the B Grade and the overall in a countback from Ted Bruinewoud, who took the C Grade honours and Keith Godridge who was unlucky to only receive a ball for his 40 points. A Grade was taken out by Wayne Keen with 38 points. Other ball winners were Tony Roberts, Geoff Maher, Frank Gill, John McInnes, Gordon Morrison, Peter Hartigan, Geoff McDonald, Leroy Sharrock, Barry Stevens, John Moor, Peter Bates, Andrew Compton, Ray Burton, Ian Barlow, Wendy-Anne parker, George Misson, Liz Hodge, Bryan McCorkell and Ken Smirk. Nearest the pins were Ted Bruinewoud on the 14th hole and Leroy Sharrock for the second time this week on the 16th. On Saturday, 101 golfers enjoyed ideal conditions for golf with John Feddersen making the most of them to amass a fantastic 43 points to win the overall and B Grade events. Chad Clasby took the honours in A Grade with 38 points in a countback from runnerup Oliver Stone. Bruce Christian was runnerup in B Grade with 39 points. Ray Burton had a win in C Grade with 40 points ahead of runner-up Malcolm Legge with 37 points and Garry Friend did best in D Grade with 38 points from runner-up John McInnes who had 37 points. Balls were won by Peter Hobson, Marcus Luscombe, Geoff McDonald, Bryan Mc-

Lloyd Hemphill and 14th Peter Wilson. Thursday’s winner was Ron Findlay 40 points. Runner up was John Hyett 36 points. NTPs were Daryle Gregg on eighth was 14th John Hyett. Saturday was a Single Stableford with Brian Erving winning with 39 points on a count back from Phil Johnson 39 points. Next best were Lloyd Redpath 37 points, Mat Vanboven 36 points and Brad Leongatha Wright 36 points. ladies The pro pin on the UNFORTUNATE- eighth went to Lloyd LY, after a long run Redpath. NTPs were Phil of dry weather, the Hutcheson on second heavens opened on and 14th Phil Johnston. the Monthly Medal The members draw day. jackpots once again In spite of the early with Graeme Cope morning heavy rain, missing out this week. 30 plus intrepid ladies faced the elements. ‘ Foster As the heavy rain WITH a wet start continued over half the to the week, the lafield relented. The day became a dies had a washout nine hole event with on Medal Day. only 15 ladies qualifyOn Saturday, Mothing for this event. er Nature turned on The results for this some great weather for nine hole competition the annual President’s were: and Captain’s Day. A Grade: Wendy There was some Parker, 39 net. fantastic golf played, B Grade: Nan which saw young John Meagher: 41.5 net. Mathers get a hole in Down the Line Balls one on the fourth. went to Toni West 39, The day saw –playFay Quilford 41, Trish ing for the president Owen 43, Fran O’Brien –Shane Corrie come 43 and Chris Lay 43. home with the win and Saturday, March 9, for the captain Neville saw a strong field of Thompson carried the 36 ladies for the sec- load. ond of three rounds of After all was said the Saturday Stableford and done, captain TrevCompetition, which or “Kiwi” Jones and was played in ideal his team got over the conditions. line by the narrowest of There are 13 ladies margins. still in contention for Tuesday, March 5: this award and we wish Stableford. them all good luck Winner: G. Watkins for round three next (14) 42. Saturday. NTP: fourth G. The results for the Watkins and 17th J. day were: Mathers. A Grade: Rebecca DTL: J. Mathers Wilson with a great (22) 41 and K. Withscore of 40 points. eridge (17) 41. B Grade: Karen Wednesday, March Castledine Briggs 35. 6: C Grade: Mandy Medal Day: washed Moyle 36. out. Balls down the Line Thursday, March 7: went to Liz Hodge Stableford. 37, Sue Wylie 36, Dot Winner: J. Stone Stubbs, Marea Maher, (22) 39 c/b. Di Williams 34, Coral NTP: sixth D. Gray, Anna DeBondt Hutchinson and 13th P. 33, Rita DeBondt, Dight. Lynne Hart 32, Joan DTL: P. Dight (10) Wardle and Glenyce 39 and S. Barnes (18) McRobert 31 points. 37. Nearest the Pin: Friday, March 8: 16th Ashleigh Hutton. Chook Run. Congratulations to Winner: C. Riddell Rebecca Wilson for an (29) 24. Eagle on the 11th. NTP: fourth K. Flett and sixth S. Canning. DTL: G. Phelan (19) Meeniyan 21, N. Shaw (36) 18, R. TUESDAY’S winMcCallion (11) 18 and ner was the ever- R. Smith (17)18. green Col Stewart Twilight golf: Par with 43 points. Three Competition. Runner up was Will Winner: M. Ellis Bullock 39 points. (15) 19. Best nine went to Saturday, March 9: Pete Riddle 21 points. Stableford. NTPs were Col President’s and Stewart on eighth, 11th Captain’s Day: captain Corkell, Peter Hartigan, Ken McKenzie, Andy Horvath, Alan Briggs, Nicholas Hill, Andrew Henley, Ross McRobert, Gordon Morrison, Chris Leaver, Mitchell Gin, Garry Rotteveel, Peter Brownlie, Rod Hopcraft, Will Norden, Robert Bruderlin and Bryan Roylance. Nearest the pins were Andrew Henley on the 14th hole and Chris Leaver on the 16th.

thestar.com.au claimed victory. President: S. Corrie (21) 45. Captain: N. Thompson (9) 41. NTP: fourth J. Mathers, sixth D. Knee 13th, S. Canning, 15th P. Worboys and 17th D. Knee. DTL: P. Worboys (23) 41, K. Witheridge (16) 40, S. Barwick (16) 40, D. Hutchinson (13) 39, J. Mathers(21) 39, S. Canning(12) 39 and D. Summers(10) 39. Hole in one: fourth J. Mathers. Eagle: J. Mathers fourth. Nine hole: S. Corrie (21) 23. Ladies: Winner: J. Mountford (23) 38. NTP: 17th B. Warren. DTL: B. Warren (12) 35.

Woorayl THE second qualifying round of the Woorayl Shoot for Cash was sponsored by Retire and Wealth – the club thanks Matt Hams vert much for his continued and very generous support. The scores reflected the fine weather. There were a number of visitors on Saturday starting with the sponsor Matt Hams, Martin Clements, Darren Lehmann, Stu Wigney and Normy Wells; it was great to see new faces in the club house. The winner of C Grade and the score of the day was the now in form Jason Redmond with 43 points – welcome back. B Grade’s winner with 39 points was C. James and A Grade was won by T. Lund with a very respectable 41points. The winners walked away with a very nice golf shirt and cap – thanks again Matt. Balls doen the line went to M. Clements 40 and A. Turner 39, I. Balfour, T. Burgess, C. Gourlay and G. Fennell 38, G. Forrester and R. Warren 37 and closing out on 36points and on count backs were G. Winkler and B. Hogan. Nearest the pins on the eighth was G. Price and 17th B. Hogan. The raffle was won by the “G. Miller” syndicate. Next week is the third qualifying round of our shoot for cash – the club looks forward to seeing some building fields from now on. Pennant starts next Sunday, good luck to the club’s three participating teams.

Wonderful results: Jan Hewitt and Joan Peters were the winners of the nine hole competition at Korumburra last week.

Korumburra ladies THERE was summer, autumn and winter weather all within a few days during last week. Although the rain put a dampener on Wednesday’s golf, it was certainly most welcome for the course, gardens and the country side in general. The Monthly Medal event and second of the match play qualifying rounds has been moved to March 20 after most of the women managed only nine holes on Wednesday. The rain fell heavily and the wind brought some very cold conditions. Joan Peters was the winner in A Grade with 36.5 net and Barb Twite was runner up with 39.5 net. B Grade was won by Jan Hewitt, 39 net, with Virginia Wagner runner up, 40.5 net after a c/b with Marg Harper. Jan was also NTP on the first and won the Corner Garden Café voucher. Kath Welsh also had a NTP. This Wednesday, March 13, is the first round of the Gloria Burgess event, with Joan Peters kindly sponsoring the day. The Moulton Memorial Bowl is fast approaching, scheduled for Friday, March 29. This event will see a changed format with the Bowl awarded to the club that has the Best Ag-

Woorayl ladies PARTICIPANTS in the ladies golf at Woorayl Golf Club saw the start of autumn hit with an unpredictable combination of sun, wind and sideways rain last Wednesday, March 6.

The changeable weather produced tough golfing conditions and while 19 ladies fronted up for the monthly medal, eight ladies unfortunately pulled out due to the cold and wet. The winner of the monthly medal was Elly Berryman (12) with 74 net. Winner of B Grade was Inge Giliam (33) with 83 net. BDL went to

gregate of two Fourball Pairs. A team consists of four players, two Four Ball pairs, although the pairs play separately. The 4BBB format is an enjoyable game and particularly suits those not so familiar with the course or newer to golf. The weather for Thursday’s Twilight competition was a complete contrast to Wednesday, with cool but fine and very pleasant conditions. The ‘Joker’ was used, where a team could nominate a hole prior to it being played and then double their score just for that hole. It can be very advantageous or no help at all. Chris Rickard and Geoff Nelson won the competition with 25 points, gaining an extra three shots with the Joker. Julie and Don Hislop were runners up with 20 points after a three way countback. Don Olden was NTP on the 10th green. Depending on the amount of light next week, golfers may play fewer than the usual nine holes. Ten women played on Saturday, so a good number considering many were away for the long weekend. Gail Beer (45) had a great score to finish with 43 points and Virginia Wagner (35) also played well to be runner up with 37 points. NTP winners were Gail on the first, Johanna Van den Heili-

Sharyn Rayson with 76 net, Ann Poole 78 net, Heather Sullivan 79 net and Anne Grist 83 net. Nearest to pin was Elly Berryman on the eight hole, Heather Sullivan on the 11th hole and Elly Berryman again on the 17th. The winner of the putting was Ann Poole with a fabulous 26 putts for the 18 holes. The club extends its thanks to the sponsor for the round, Lyn Rose Boutique as well as to Tracy Ryan for her continued support. Next week is the second round of the Di and John O’Connor board event. The Woorayl Ladies Golf would like to remind people of their counter tea next Thursday, March 21 which all are welcome to attend.

Achievement: the Saturday winner at Korumburra was Gail Beer, who had a great score of 43 points. genberg on the 10th and Judy Webb on the 13th. John Payne is running Beginner Ladies’ Clinic on Fridays from 9 – 11am, followed by a practice lab at 11 till 12pm for anyone who would like to work on specific aspects of the game. The people who have been attending have found this assistance very beneficial in helping with improving golf techniques. John also has a Junior Clinic from 9 to 10am on Sundays. Please contact John at the club if you are interested in any of these sessions or individual lessons.

Good game: from left, B Grade Winner Inge Giliam and monthly medal and A Grade winner Elly Berryman at the Woorayl Golf Club last Wednesday.

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Campdraft takes over Dumbalk WHAT a great weekend k d it i was for f the h Tarwin Valley Campdraft at Dumbalk Recreation Reserve over the Labour Day long weekend. Starting early on Friday afternoon to get through the amount of runs, competitors came from near and far (Euroa, Moama, Gelantipy etc), good cattle and very kind weather made for excellent drafting. Vice-president of Tarwin Valley Campdraft

W P i thanked h k d all ll the h local l l cattle l donors d Wayne Price for supplying stock over the weekend. He also mentioned that the club gives donations from the weekend’s event to the Leukemia Foundation and also to local fire brigade. All too soon the season is nearly over, with the last Gippsland Campdraft Association (GCA) draft coming up at Salt Creek on the weekend of March 23 and 24, then it will be the Championships at Yanakie in April for all those who qualified throughout the season.

What a pro: Sale’s Ken Boulton shows why he is one of the best.

Safety first: Tarwin Valley Campdraft member Ross Irving kept an eye on proceedings as riders started their runs.

Helping out: giving their assistance at the campdraft were, back row, Wayne Price (vicepresident), Ian Wise (president), front row, Angus O’Loughlin and Meg O’Loughlin.

Yarram veteran: Kero Gilliland concentrates at the start of his run.

McFarlane involved in pile-up THE Bendigo Maddison cycling event on Sunday of the Long Weekend was marred by a nasty crash.

Cycling Victoria will investigate the crash which resulted in one spectator and four riders being taken to hospital. The incident occurred on the 62nd lap of the race, with one rider spilling over the fence and crashing into a spectator. The spectator Ross Forster,70, of Maryborough was taken to the Bendigo Hospital with head injuries, and was later transferred to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital in a stable condition. Also caught up in the mayhem was Leongatha’s Thomas McFarlane who was competing in the event. McFarlane was lucky to escape with a dislocated collar-bone and a sore knee. He was unable to finish the race.

Week’s rest: Thomas McFarlane will likely have a week off the bike after “popping” his shoulder in a crash at Bendigo on Sunday night, competing in the Bendigo Maddison.

Steady: Allan Mitchell guides his beast around the obstacle.

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Great start: the Mirboo North Football Netball Club is excited for a successful season in all grades of football and netball. With excellent numbers at training, selections and practice matches, the club is aiming high. Pictured are the Mirboo North Football Netball Club netballers at a recent fitness session; a 30 minute high intensity workout with local personal trainer Helen Nicholls. Congratulations: recipients of new centre record certificates set in the last two weeks at Leongatha Athletics Club were, from left, James Heneghan, Annabel Gammon, Isabella Giliam and Jack McNaughton.

• Little Athletics Leongatha

Top performances from young athletes LEONGATHA Little Athletics held a twilight meet Thursday night last week due to the Labour Day long weekend.

Pleasant weather saw 102 athletes achieve 143 personal best performances. Three centre records were broken. In the U7 girls group, Isabella Giliam broke the 70 metre and 200 metre records in times of 13.32 seconds and 39.96 seconds respectively. The previous 200 metre record was also set by Isabella three weeks ago in a time of 40.18 seconds. The previous 70 metre record was set by Ella Snell in 2011 in a time of 13.45 seconds. Mitchell Bath also broke his own record in the U14 boys 1500 metres. His new time of 5.18.45 minutes well exceeded his previous time of 5.28.66 minutes, which he set three weeks ago. A special mention to the following athletes who achieved five personal best performances from five events on Thursday night: Fraser Shaw, Fletcher McLennan, Sienna Cruickshank, James Heneghan, and Xavier Bolge. Good luck the following athletes who will be competing at the Little Athletics Victoria State Championships on March 16 and 17 at Casey Fields: Imogen Cruickshank, Charlotte Evans, Jasper Shone, Jack McNaughton, Reuben Gammon and Lincoln Hamilton. U6G: DaeAnderson 70m 17.22, Jordyn Browne 200m 1:09.99, Arya O’Malley Long Jump 2.16. U6B: Tyler Stevic 200m 59.08, 70m 19.62, Joseph Watt Discus 3.90. U7G: Mackenzie Evans 70m

15.10, Shot Put 4.14, Isabella Giliam 200m 39.96, 70m 13.32, Long Jump 2.59, Shot Put 3.55. U7B: Oliver Bolge 200m 43.55, Mack Katz 200m 47.99, 70m 15.24, Discus 9.87, Archer McRae 70m 15.25, Discus 7.17; Declan Russell 70m 14.97, Cameron Taylor 200m 47.66, Long Jump 2.24. U8G: Annabel Gammon 200m 38.96, Ruby McRae Long Jump 2.09, Mikayla Richards Turbo Javelin 7.85. U8B: Rex Brocklesby Discus 10.45, Ambrose de Gooyer Discus 9.40, Zac Fowles Discus 10.67, Cooper Rogers 70m 15.88, Discus 9.57. U9G: Imogen Cruickshank High Jump 0.90, Rachel Denbrok 70m 12.94, High Jump 0.95, Shot Put 4.05, Charlotte Evans 70m 12.27, Lacy McNaughton 70m 14.22, Shot Put 2.67, Harper McRae Shot Put 3.40. U9B: Zeb Anderson Long Jump 3.43, Quinn Brady Long Jump 2.75, Turbo Javelin 9.84. U10G: Ruth Bates 200m 46.69, Turbo Javelin 4.30, Anna Hutchinson 70m 13.57, Turbo Javelin 7.50, Amelia Le Serve 200m 41.55, Leah Mark High Jump 0.70, Ava McRae 200m 44.34, Tallarah Murdoch 200m 42.44, Abigail Van Rossen Turbo Javelin 5.96, Mia Yates 70m 12.81, Turbo Javelin 9.25. U10B: Jacob Bolge 1500m 6:37.62, 200m 33.75, 70m 11.40, Triple Jump 6.69, Maximilian Brocklesby 200m 43.95, Discus 15.30, Manning de Gooyer Triple Jump 4.97, Patrick Frayne 200m 33.50, 70m 11.35, Discus 15.94, Triple Jump 7.45, Cohen Harrison 1500m 6:42.12, Triple Jump 5.41, Lincoln Russell 1500m 7:57.87, 200m 48.71, Triple Jump 5.41. U11G: Ana Heneghan 1500m 7:20.10. U11B: Henri Bott Shot Put 5.64, Charlie Collier 1500m 7:15.85, Long Jump 2.98, Shot Put 5.26, Max Fowles 1500m 6:53.55,

Jack McNaughton Long Jump 3.93, Shot Put 6.32, Willis Patterson Shot Put 6.73, Fraser Shaw 1500m 7:15.07, 200m 38.81, 70m 12.47, Long Jump 3.23, Shot Put 5.67, Daniel Taylor Shot Put 7.12. U12G: Lisse Bath 200m 36.53, 80m Hurdles 18.83, Cecily de Gooyer 200m 34.39, 80m Hurdles 17.21, Javelin 9.83, Ashlyn Matheson 200m 36.04, Javelin 12.12, Kahlyn Van Rossen 200m 43.16. U12B: Isaac Bolge Shot Put 7.48, Reuben Gammon Long Jump 4.33, Lincoln Hamilton Shot Put 7.21, Fletcher McLennan 1500m 7:13.98, 200m 43.52, 80m Hurdles 20.66, Long Jump 3.54, Shot Put 7.59, Campbell Reid 1500m 7:24.95, 80m Hurdles 19.31, Long Jump 3.14, Casper Rhoden Long Jump 2.86, Shot Put 5.54, Connor Richards 1500m 6:10.62, Long Jump 3.31, Shot Put 6.29. U13G: Erika Allen 200m 39.11, 80m Hurdles 19.13, Long Jump 3.64, Shot Put 4.69, Paige Barry 200m 39.93, Long Jump 3.42, Mia Burt 200m 31.95, Long Jump 3.87, Shot Put 7.37, Sienna Cruickshank 1500m 7:18.91, 200m 34.48, 80m Hurdles 17.43, Long Jump 3.64, Shot Put 6.50, Rose Hutchinson 200m 44.79, Shot Put 7.03. U13B: James Heneghan 1500m 6:00.26, 200m 30.43, 80m Hurdles 16.85, Discus 18.86, Long Jump 4.42, Oscar Murdoch 1500m 6:18.91. U14B: Mitchell Bath 1500m 5:18.45, Long Jump 4.86. U15B: Xavier Bolge 1500m 5:38.49, 200m 29.30, 90m Hurdles 17.66, Discus 17.16, Long Jump 4.00, Tyler Richards Long Jump 4.01. U15G: Georgia Burns 200m 31.35, 90m Hurdles 19.62, Discus 19.18, Bree-anna Roy 1500m 7:38.40, Discus 16.65. U16G: Sarah Doolan 1500m 7:04.19, 200m 33.00.

Making progress: stage one of the works at the Dalyston Recreation Reserve is complete, with stage two well underway.

New look for Dalyston Recreation Reserve NEW football change rooms for players and umpires are complete at Dalyston Recreation Reserve.

The upgrades include new home and away players and umpires change facilities, catering for male and female participants. Stage two of construction includes new social, kitchen and canteen areas and is well underway. This stage is expected to be completed prior to the completion of the 2019 football and netball season. Both stages are being delivered by TS Constructions and funded through Bass Coast Shire Council’s building renewal program. The Dalyston Recreation Reserve Committee of Management has also contributed $200,000 to the project. Committee member Kelvin

Broadbent delivers on Leongatha netball courts redevelopment

THE Leongatha and District Netball Association will benefit with improved netball courts with ROUND two of the NAB Girls’ League FOOTBALL and netball is making its a $50,000 grant from the 2019 debut with practice matches kick- Commonwealth Governwill continue this weekend. ment to help complete the Gippsland Power is set to play Geelong Falcons ing off across the region. On Saturday, March 16, Inverloch Kongwak project. on Sunday, March 17. Football Netball Club will be hosting Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club for a preseason clash. The practice match is set to start at 2pm.

oval.” Mayor Cr Brett Tessari has kept a close eye on the project’s progress. “We would like to thank local builders TS Constructions and its many wonderful trades, the recreation reserve committee and local sporting clubs for their input into this game changing project for the Dalyston community,” he said. “We see this major upgrade of the reserve as another example of council’s commitment to improve community facilities and in this case a major recreation reserve in Bass Coast.” The overall cost for both stages of this project is in excess of $1.7 million. The project was identified in council’s Sport and Active Recreation Needs Assessment and the Dalyston Recreation Reserve Master Plan.

Exciting times: Leongatha and District Netball Association members Emma Smith, Julie Bloye, Anita Gourlay, Pat Kuhne, Mitch Price, Barb Challis, Paul Kemper and Bek Vagg were thrilled to receive a grant for $50,000 from McMillan MP Russell Broadbent for improvements to the netball courts.

Power to take on Sea Eagles take Falcons on Power

The game will played at Geelong’s Deakin University and kick off at 12.45pm.

Simpson has been long awaiting the new facilities at the reserve. “We are so proud of the efforts of volunteers before us and the work we are currently undertaking to make this a reality,” he said.” “I wish to thank everyone who has helped make the reserve what it is today. “It has been a 15 year plus project and I would like to thank the Bass Coast Shire for its much needed support in this wonderful new era of the reserve. “The new facilities will provide all user groups and the broader community a major boost by providing fantastic rooms and areas for them to enjoy. “Importantly, our valued members and visitors will have a great vantage point away from the south west weather now that the facilities are built on the western side of the

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent met with the club recently and welcomed the additional funding saying

the grant will go towards the association’s planned upgrading and redevelopment of the netball courts at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. “With the new facilities, the Leongatha Netball Association will be able to provide its players with better courts, safer playing areas, as well as have the potential to hold district tournaments in Leongatha,” he said. “Associations such as Leongatha and district are an integral part of our local community and give

young people, and adults alike, not only an outlet to keep active but also a gathering place and making social connections. “Improving sporting facilities in our towns helps provide opportunities for future generations to train, grow and have a sense of belonging within the community. “The Federal Government is focussed on investing in local community sporting facilities.”

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Stony Cup winners: winning horse number 15 ‘Prince Ziggy’ with winning connections Back to scale: jockey Craig Robertson was all smiles as he brought Cup winner Prince after the Cup. Ziggy back to the winner’s circle.

Stony Creek Cup crowds top 2,500 MORE than 2,500 people attended the running of the Stony Creek Cup meeting on Sunday, March 10.

Stony Creek CEO, Sarah Wolf, said the 2553 people who attended the Cup meeting is nearly 500 up on last year. “We had lots of children here this year with 276 kids on course. This is mainly due to the children’s fashion event we ran for the first time and there were two massive jumping castles and face painting to keep them amused,” Ms Wolf told The Star.

“The hospitality marquees were a huge hit and the big contingent from Cervus Equipment which ran its customer appreciation day added to the numbers. “We were wondering with the smoke haze and Wilsons Promontory being closed whether it would have had an effect on numbers but it didn’t appear so.” The racing was exciting capped off by the running of the Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup. Prince Ziggy powered home by jockey Craig Robertson was a popular winner, winning by half

a neck from the roughie Brigadier with Noumea third. The ATA Stony Creek Classic, race four, was a new initiative with committeeman Graeme Ward the driving force behind getting this to Stony Creek. The winner Esthetic gained automatic entry into the Mornington Guineas race on Mornington Cup Day on March 23, competing for $135,000 in prizemoney. World renowned milliner Peter Jago and Hilda Simonds were brilliant in judging the Influence on Dusk Fashions on the Field

event; they were applauded for their enthusiasm and professionalism in judging all categories. “Peter added real star-power to the fashions this year and I know Judy Stone from Influence on Dusk, our great sponsor, was delighted with how it all ran this year,” Ms Wolf said. Sue Bolton of Mirboo North was stunned but delighted when she was chosen as the fashions winner. Judge Peter Jago commented Sue had her outfit both season and colour appropriate, every-

thing was immaculate even down to her fingernails. Runner-up in the men’s fashions was Michael Carty the winner being Stephen Perryman. Michael McAlpine and Serena Turner were the winners of the best couple. Talented Phillip Island singer Imogen Price sang for the hospitality enclosure crowds and also featured in singing the Australian National Anthem with the Stony crowd suitably upstanding for the song. Prior to the running of the

Cup a funny extra was the running of the Stony Pony dash with 10 entrants having to wear horses heads and run 100 metres down the track. The crowd was in hysterics when one “runner” ran sideways into the running rail; he was uninjured. With many picnicking on the lawns, enjoying the extra food vendors this year including yummy paella and street crepes, all had a relaxing day and the Stony Creek Racing Club is delighted everyone had a good day.

Classic thriller: race four the Stony Creek Classic lived up to the hype when number six Esthetic motored home on the inside to just defeat Almighty Gold (number two).

Classic presentations: from left Stony Creek committeeman Graeme Ward who was behind the classic race, Australian Trainers Association president Andrew Nicholl, a representative of trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, and jockey Jye McNeil

Classic thriller: race four the Stony Creek Classic lived up to the hype when Esthetic motored home on the inside to just defeat Almighty Gold. Photo courtesy Country Racing Victoria.

All the rage: Prince Ziggy the second favourite at $2.70 to win had plenty of admirers as it strode to the line to take out the Stony Creek Cup from long shot Brigadier. Favourite Mr Monaco finished fourth. Photo courtesy Country Racing Victoria.

Special guests: Stony Creek Racing Club president Michael Darmanin, third from left, welcomes some of the special guest to the Stony Creek Cup meeting, from left, Mary Pavlis, judge Hilda Simonds from Erika fashions in Melbourne and judge Peter Jago.

Luncheon guests: enjoying the hospitality of the Stony Creek Cup luncheon in the committee marquee were, from left, president of the Australian Trainers’ Association, Andrew Nicholl, Amanda Rothwell-Hiscock and Gail Anderson from Racing Victoria.

Electric atmosphere: the mood was upbeat for these racegoers arriving for a great day at the track, from left, Gary Sauvarin, Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath MLC, Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, Vikki O’Brien, and Shadow Minister for Skills and Training, Innovation, Jobs and Trade, Mary Wooldridge.

Cheeky winner: race five’s winning horse was number 3 ‘I’m Cheeky’ ridden by Jye McNeil.

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Norma Plummer trains Gippsland Storm GIPPPSLAND Storm Elite Development Netball Club was recently graced with the presence of netball royalty.

Diamond session: former Australian Diamonds coach Norma Plummer was pictured with some of Gippsland Storm’s senior players during the training clinic. Pictured back from left, Chloe Radford, Brianna Messina, Trax Hanratty, Maggie Blackman, Norma Plumber, Mia Palmer, Sophie Bolam, Emma Felsovary, Chloe Potocnik, Bree Gill, front from left, Ella Boakes, Sam (Hodge) Walker, Maddie Marino, Ellie Keen and Maddi Chamberlian. Photo courtesy Mike Spain.

South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis THE ladders after round four: Section 1 Inverloch Diamonds ............ 19 Bena ...................................... 17 Leongatha ............................ 13 Wonthaggi Chooks .............. 11 Inverloch Sapphires ................ 8 Inverloch Rubies ..................... 4

Section 2 Bena ...................................... 17 Korumburra ........................ 16 Phillip Island ......................... 14 Foster..................................... 10 Nyora....................................... 3

Norma Plummer, former Australian Diamonds coach, and more recently coach of the South African National Netball Squad, successfully taking then to the world titles. Norma is also recognised as one of the best elite development netball coaches in the world. She conducted a comprehensive training session with two of the Storm senior squads last Sunday afternoon at Cardinia Life Sports Stadium, Pakenham. Before the training session, Norma outlined the program to the 80 strong Storm juniors and parents in attendance at the stadium. She also touched on her involvement with the South African National Netball Team and said the aim of the current Protea’s program is to introduce more intensity into the program along with the introduction of a new strength and conditioning program. She said this has seen immediate effect, with South Africa now challenging the top three netball teams in the world and lowering score lines each match. Norma is still working locally in Melbourne and Australia mentoring coaches. Gippsland Storm president Roger Palmer was thrilled about Norma’s presence at the training session. “It’s fantastic and inspirational to see someone of Norma’s international profile, taking the time to coach our players. I’m sure they got a lot out of the session and were inspired with what she had to say. We wish her and Nicole Cusack her assistant coach, all the very best of luck with South Africa, in the upcoming Vitality Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool, UK, July 2019,” he said.

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Tennis finals this Saturday

Section 3 Wonthaggi Owls .................. 21 ALL finals to be played at the Leongatha Please bring raffles for presentation night. Inverloch Blue ..................... 15 Numbers for presentation night must be with a courts. Phillip Island member by today, for catering. Inverloch White..................... 13 Courts will be allocated. Good luck to all teams. Grantville ................................ 9 Teams not playing in these games please have at Section 3 all young players, enjoy the game and Phillip Island ........................... 2 least three players available to score and help around the experience of senior tennis.

the courts.

South Gippsland Bridge Club Junior lifesavers wow RESULTS for last week:

Friday, March 8, at Inverloch – round one of the Club Championship Pairs. This competition will run over three weeks, the final week resulting in the top 10 pairs playing for the Club Championship Cup and the remainder playing for the plate. Results for week one: North/South In first place with a sizzling 64.29 percent was the very talented pair of Dina Drury and Jack Kuiper. Second with a fine 55.56 percent were the relatively inexperienced pair of Mary Brewis and Carol Sowden. Equal third with an excellent 51.85 percent were the always reliable pairs of Anne and Bruce Gibson and Philip and Neville Chapman. East/West First place went to the ever consistent pair of Matti Shub and John Quayle with an excellent 60.12 percent.

Second with a very solid 57.14 percent were Kaye Douglas and Mike Dooley, a score made even better by the fact they have rarely played together. Third with a very strong 56.25 percent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie and fourth with 52.08 percent were Richard Moss and Clive Hope; another pair new to each other’s game. Monday, March 4, at Meeniyan – pairs’ competition. First with another stunning score of 63.89 percent was the irrepressible pair of Neville Chapman and Dirk Jacobs. Equal second with a strong 51.39 percent were June Metcalf and Colin Cameron, and Ineke De Graaf and John Cocking. Tuesday, March 5: South Gippsland Bridge Club competes in the interclub event at Traralgon Bridge Club. Four tables of South Gippsland players travelled to Traralgon to play in the first of two interclub events

with Traralgon for the year. This was a large event with 15 tables of players in the competition. On the whole, despite the smaller numbers, the club acquitted itself well. Several players were in the placings. In North/South, Faye Rowlands and Pat West were sixth with 51.07 percent and Frank Arndt and Clive hope shining through into sixth place with 50.48 percent. In East/West, the usual starring pair of Dina Drury and Richard Moss came first with the stunning score 66.90 percent. Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles came home in fourth with a lovely 60.36 percent and fifth were the up and coming pair of Alan Johnston and Dirk Jacobs with 52.98. The club is looking forward the the ongoing Club Championships and the regular competitions at Meeniyan and Tarwin Lower. Please check the club website for details on lessons and competitions.

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VENUS Bay Surf Life Saving Club sent a competition team of nine Nippers to Lorne for the Victorian Championships last weekend.

Throughout the summer, the club has bolstered its coaching ranks and under the guidance of Marty and Elise McCorriston water, board and beach training session punctuated the long, hot season. The squad was very enthusiastic but very inexperienced and the goal was for all of the children to learn about competition and have fun, with one eye getting ready for next season. Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club president Craig Watson said; “Sometimes strange and wonderful things happen when you don’t set high expectations. The team was an amazing group of very young talent and performed really well for the club against more fancied competition and over 1700 nippers from more than 50 different lifesaving clubs.” In the U11 girls, Trixie Kneebone came sixth in the 500m beach run. U9 boys saw Alfie Webb win silver and Joe Kneebone finish fourth in the beach flags. Joe also won silver in the beach sprint and Alfie finished fourth. “We are extremely proud of this group,” Mr Watson said. “Particularly the sportsman-

Outstanding: Trixie and Joe Kneebone did the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club proud at the recent Victorian Junior Championships in Lorne. Joe is pictured with his silver medal for the U9 boys’ beach sprint. ship and passion they showed. Joe and Trixie’s mum (Meg Kneebone) and Alfie’s mum (Jan Bailey) are sisters and it was their first year involved with the Nipper program and they can’t wait to get back next year.” The Nipper program at Venus Bay runs from December 27 to mid-January every year. Children are taught surf awareness and water safety in a safe environment. There is also an opportunity to compete in swimming, board and beach events. For more information on Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, please visit the website www.vbslsc.org. au.

Very impressive: Alfie Webb of the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club received a silver medal for the U9 boys’ beach flags event at the Victorian Junior Championships in Lorne.

Judo clubs to meet PARTICIPANTS are gearing up for the first joint training session for 2019 between the four Gippsland Judo Clubs; Drouin, Wonthaggi, Traralgon and Yinnar. Coaches and students from all clubs will be practicing and learning together.

To mark the occasion of being the first for the year and to celebrate the National Recognition of Gippsland Judoka training sessions, Frank Dando – seventh Dan coach –was invited to the event. Mr Dando originated from the Gippsland region. The session will take place on March 23 at the Dojo Factory in Drouin. Juniors will begin at 9am until 10.15 and Seniors will have a session from 11am until 1pm.

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OMK record an impressive innings DIVISION ONE OMK pulled away with a handy score of 8/319 in the final game of the home and away series against Korumburra on Saturday. Playing at Digger Park in Outtrim, OMK won the toss and went in to bat first. Captain Russell White made a strong start with 42 runs before Peter Churchill took his wicket. Fifth bat Danny Elford was the star of the day, making 84 runs. Elford was ultimately caught by Stephen Blogg off Robert Francis. Aaron Brinksma was Korumburra’s top bowler, taking 3/53. Two wickets were taken by Matt Cozzio. Korumburra will chase OMK’s total this weekend. Ladder leader Phillip Island has a challenge ahead if it wants to finish the season on a high note. Battling it out with Nerrena at the Leongatha Velodrome, Phillip Island is tasked with defending 134 in the final week of the season.

Phillip Island won the toss and went in to bat first. Michael Cleary top scored with 32 runs before he was bowled by Jamie Cann. Later in the innings, Thomas Niven contributed 25 runs. Cann had a day out, claiming 6/32. Two wickets were taken by Tyson Harris. Nerrena opened its account with Jacob Beckwith and Ben Martin making 62 and 16 runs respectively. Beckwith retired not out and Martin was not out. Nerrena is sitting on 0/85. Inverloch is set to defend 111 against Wonthaggi Club this Saturday. Playing at McMahon Reserve in Wonthaggi, Club won the toss and sent Inverloch in to bat first. Inverloch made a positive start with opening batsmen Mitchell Woods and Patrick Harmer making 25 and 26 runs respectively. Fourth in the order, Nathan Brayley contributed 21 runs. However, little else impacted the scoreboard for the rest of the innings as the Club bowlers attacked.

Heath Dobbie and Kaidyn Dudley took 3/25 and 3/11 respectively. Club will bat this weekend. MDU and Town will go head to head in a one day match this weekend.

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Hynes saves the day DESPITE the seven wicket haul from Phillip Island’s Anton Thomas, Glen Alvie closed its innings with a handy 198.

Playing at Rhyll, Glen Alvie captain David Hynes was the star of the show as he opened the innings and recorded 107 not out. Jarrod Newsome had the second highest score of the day with 16 runs before he was dismissed by Thomas. Thomas’ figures were 7/43. Ratish Thalluru took out two wickets and the remaining wicket was claimed by Steve McIntyre.

Phillip Island opened its innings. McIntyre and John Manning made 41 and 27 runs respectively. A wicket was taken by Glen Alvie bowler Tom Otton. Phillip Island is sitting on 1/82. In a Koonwarra/LRSL clash, top of the table Gold proved to be a challenge for Blue. Brad Anderson opened Gold’s innings and top scored with 78 before he was caught by Matthew Boswell off Lochie Smith. Jake Rockall contributed 59 runs before Boswell claimed his wicket and captain Shane Moore made 47 runs before he retired not out. Smith was Blue’s top wicket taker, claiming 4/33. Two wickets were taken by Alvis Piksons. Gold made 8/262. Blue will have its last opportunity to cause an upset and claim a win this weekend. Kilcunda Bass and Wonthaggi Club will compete in a one day match this weekend. Korumburra forfeited the round against OMK.

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OMK to face Korumburra in grand final THE Leongatha District Cricket Association held the semi finals of the U16s on Sunday, March 10 at Leongatha Reserve and Scorpion Park.

Game 1: Wonthaggi Workmen’s (Club) versus Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak (OMK). Club won the toss and batted with Stewart Beaumont and Heath Dobbie opening the batting against Joel Cuman and Mitch Sawyers. Heath was first to go, caught off Joel Cuman for four. Blake Cornelius added 43 with Beaumont before he was LBW to Tyson Twite for 23. Shaun Tessari was caught off Jaxon Hayes for five to have Club four for 63. Bailey Harvey joined Beaumont and added 42 before Beaumont was stumped by Mitch McGrath off Jaxon Hayes for a well compiled 40. At 7/116, Jarvis Harvey and Silas O’Halloran added 15 before Harvey was bowled by Joel Cuman for 11. Club played 48.2 overs for 145. Wicket takers were Joel Cuman three for 20 off nine overs, Tyson Twite three for 28 off eight overs, Jaxon Hayes two for 18 off eight overs, Mitch Sawyer one for 29 off 10 overs and Ethan Lamers one for 24 off 9.2 overs. Brock Furness bowled three overs for 16 and Luke Walker one over for four a good bowling effort but need to address the wides with 15. They had a 128 run opening partnership before Ethan was caught off Shaun Tessari for a well compiled 83 with nine fours. Mitch McGrath was caught for seven off Tessari who was bowling well. At 143, Joel was caught off Tessari for 38. Brock Furness was run out without scoring and it was left to Tyson Twite 10 not out and Luke Walker zero not out to get them home four for 148 off 41.2 overs. Shaun Tessari three for 15 off 10 overs and Fraser West zero for 33 off 10 overs bowled well. OMK is the winner and will go onto the grand final next week. Lamers won the Man of the Match award. Game 2: Leongatha Town (minor premiers) versus Korumburra. Town won the toss and sent Korumburra in to bat with Tom Crocker and Jacob Whiteside opening against Hume and Hanily. Darcy Hume bowled Whiteside for three. Johnathon Bishop joined Crocker and they reached 30 against quick bowling when Crocker was caught behind off Tom Hanily. Bishop followed on the same score bowled by Jay Lindsay for two. Korumburra was three for 30. Jacob Wrigley and Evan Allaway added 16 when

Wrigley was caught for nine off Jay Lindsay, who was bowling well. Jaxon Checkley added a quick nine before he was run out from a direct hit from Levi Hickey. Joshua Checkley was caught off Noah Fixter without scoring. Korumburra was six for 69 but Evan Allaway and young Toby Gale added 19 very valuable runs before Darcy Hume bowled Evan for 27 with the score at 88. Korumburra added 26 for the last three wickets; Toby Gale 13 not out, Ryan Sinclair 6 caught off Noah Fixter and Joey McNeill two bowled by Ryan Giliam. Korumburra’s total was 114 off 49. Town’s bowlers were Darcy Hume 10 overs two for nine, Tom Hanily one for 32 off nine overs, Ryan Gillian 8.1 overs two for 10, Jay Lindsay two for 25 off 10 overs, Noah Fixter five overs two for 16, Trent McRae six overs zero for 16 and Levi Hickey one over for 10. Town would have to bat well against the solid Korumburra attack. Darcy Hume and Noah Fixter opened the attack against left arm Evan Allaway and Tom Crocker and reached 16 when Crocker brilliantly caught Darcy Hume in the gully off Tom Hanily for four. Ned Hanily joined Fixter and took the score to 49 when Hanily was caught off Jacob Whiteside for 21. Town lost three quick wickets. Levi Hickey was bowled Whiteside without scoring, Ben Hanarahan caught in slips for five off Elijah Hearn and Ryan Gilian LBW without scoring off Hearn. Suddenly Town was five for 56, still requiring 59. Fixter and Trent McRae added 19 valuable runs before Fixter was caught for 21 followed by McRae caught for six. Tom Hanily was run out by a good throw from Tom Crocker. Jay Lindsay and Reegan Kemp took the score to 91 before Jay Lindsay was bowled by Jaxon Checkley for two, Reegan Kemp remained four not out all out 91 off 41.3 overs 23 runs short. Korumburra wicket takers were Evan Allaway two for 10 off 10 overs, Tom Crocker was two for 10 off 10 overs, Jacob Whiteside two for 21 off eight overs, Elijah Hearn two for 18 off seven overs and Jaxon Checkley 6.3 overs one for 13 with Toby Gale bowling two overs for five. Korumburra go onto the grand final against OMK. Man of the Match went to Evan Allaway. OMK will come up against Korumburra at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve at 10am. Ken Scrimshaw and Alan Jordan will be the umpires. Grand final: OMK v Korumburra at Leongatha Recreation Reserve at 10am on Sunday, March 17. Balls are provided, bring your own lunch.

Out: Goannas’ Fred Debono was bowled after a fine innings. John Scales was the Casey/ Endeavour Hills wicket keeper.

Goannas end season on a high note THE Gippsland Goannas Over-60 cricket team travelled to Sydney Pargeter Reserve at Endeavour Hills for a game against the Casey/Endeavour Hills Over60 team.

The drive down was smoky and the air quality at the ground was also smoky, as the Goannas checked out the wicket and the state of the ground. Casey/Endeavour Hills won the toss and chose to field in the sunny, but cool conditions. Fred Debono and Kelvin Bond opened the batting on the wicket, which was well grassed but hard. Ron Kasputis, who opens the bowling for the National Over-70 team took the new ball, and had the Goannas batsmen playing carefully. They took the score to 33 in the ninth over when Bond was caught at slip for 14 off the first change bowler. Colin Carmody came to the crease and had a partnership of 24 runs with Debono, who was bowled in the 14th over for a well made 23 runs. Carmody retired for 26 runs from 21 balls soon after and Murray Moore and Peter Jones took the score to 2/88 at the 20 over drinks break. When Jones was dismissed soon after the score was three for 93. Neil Meredith entered the fray and immediately

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MIRBOO North finished its season just DESPITE falling just outside the top MIRBOO North earned a ticket into the outside the top four on Saturday. four, Mirboo North ended the season on semi finals after finishing second on the In the final match of the season, Mirboo North went a high note with a win over CATS. West Conference ladder. up against CATS at the Traralgon South Recreation Reserve. CATS made 9/236 with batsman Tinashe Panyangara leading the charge with 115. Mirboo North’s top bowler was Dale Banks, who claimed 4/39. For Mirboo North, opening batsman Ryan Murray was the top performer with 52 runs. Jacob Blair later contributed 46 runs to the total. Panyangara continued his fine form and took 3/14, impacting on the top order. Ben Julin took 3/52. Mirboo North was all out for 198.

Playing at the Mirboo North Recreation Reserve, CATS won the toss and went in to bat first. Colby Schmidt was the standout batsman with 21 runs. He was dismissed by Rohan Hughes. Todd Alexander had the best bowling figures with 5/17. Hughes and Jarrod Speed took two wickets each. CATS closed its innings all out for 76. Forty runs from Justin Blair quickly had Mirboo North over the line. Blair retired not out. For CATS, wicket takers were Marty Anthufor and Breschiano Wilson. Mirboo North won with 2/86.

To finish off the season, Mirboo North celebrated a win over Moe. Moe won the toss and went in to bat first. Ian Simpson top scored with 28 runs before Tony Grima claimed his wicket. Chris Gilmore was Mirboo North’s star bowler, taking 3/2. Moe made 9/91. Mirboo North’s opening batsmen Joel Mason and Joshua Hussey made 36 runs each to contribute to the win. Simpson was Moe’s only wicket taker. Mirboo North won the day with a score of 2/92.

started playing shots with two fours and a six from his first six balls. Moore retired for 25 from 40 balls, and Merro followed soon after for 26 from 17 balls. Each side had agreed to play by the rules of the Echuca Carnival being played next week, where batsmen retire at 25, and may return to make 40 after all other players have batted. Also, bowlers are restricted to six overs. Ian Southall (15) and Barrie Nunn took the score to 131 in the 30th over, while Jim Armstrong, Derek Morris, Graeme Freshwater, Ian Gibson and Gordon Cowling all made a few runs and took the score to nine for 163 at the end of the 40th over. The weather had clouded over, the breeze had changed direction and players were searching kit bags for pullovers as the Goannas took the field after the excellent afternoon tea. The playing surface was now dry and much faster than earlier as Cowling and Southall opened the bowling. Southy hit the stumps with a good leg cutter in his third over and Casey/Endeavour Hills struggled to 1 for 13 from the first eight overs. Neil Meredith and Jim Armstrong then came on and the score was only 39 seven overs later. The weather had turned and light rain was falling, making the playing surface wet and the ball soggy. The Casey/Endeavour Hills batsmen were retiring after facing 25 balls as Bond and Freshwater came to the bowling crease. In one spell of three overs they took three wickets for five runs between them, to reduce Casey/Endeavour Hills to four for 75 in the 23rd over. Nunn came on and took a wicket straight away, with wicketkeeper Gibson holding onto a very high skied chance. The score was 5/90 after 30 overs and the batting side needed 73 from the final 10 overs to win. Nunn bowled five overs for 11 runs, Moore came on and had 1/6 from four overs, while Morris and Debono each bowled an over as the Casey/Endeavour Hills innings concluded at six for 118 from their 40 overs. Gibson had also made an excellent stumping as Bond with two was the only multiple wicket taker. Thus ends the Goannas regular season games, with the Club Championship Carnival at Echuca starting next Sunday March, 17. Each team will play three pool matches and a final over the five days of the carnival, with a rest day on the Tuesday. The Goannas hear on the grapevine that Kevin Lanigan and Ray Smith have performed well on the National team’s tour of New Zealand, where the teams had won one game each going into the final match today.

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Club takes control GOING into the final week of the home and away season, Joel Brann asserted Wonthaggi Club’s dominance on top of the ladder by claiming six wickets against Koonwarra/LRSL. Club travelled to Koonwarra on Saturday. The home team won the toss and went in to bat first. Brann claimed two easy wickets early, which allowed Brendan Tomada to step up to the crease. Tomada made 31 runs before he was trapped LBW by Drew Herbert. Captain James Rushton top scored with 58 runs before he was bowled by Brann. The remainder of the innings had little effect on the scoreboard. Ultimately, Brann claimed 6/15 and Herbert took 4/37. Koonwarra/LRSL

was all out for 121. Club opened its account. Brian Osborne, Mitchell Davey and captain Lochlan McLean made nine, 43 and 30 runs respectively. Cambell Riseley claimed the only wicket. Club closed on 1/87 and will continue its innings this weekend. Phillip Island will go for an outright win against MDU on Saturday. MDU went in to bat first with Gary Webster opening. Webster made 17 runs, which was the top score of the day. Captain Wayne Prosser contributed 10 runs and was the only other batsman to record double figures. For Phillip Island, James Blackwell led the attack and claimed 5/12. Three wickets were taken by Henry Shawcross. MDU was all out for 52. Russell Cleeland and Connor Epifano took to the crease for Phillip Is-

land and made 78 and 34 runs respectively. This was enough for Phillip Island to declare with 0/123. A low scoring innings has Korumburra in danger in its clash against Nerrena. Playing at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve, Korumburra opted to bat first. A top score of 22 runs was made by Darren Scott. Thomas Jenkin accumulated 17 runs. Nerrena bowlers Nathan Trotto and Charlie Dougherty took out 4/35 and 4/8 respectively. Korumburra was all out for 115. Nerrena opened its innings with Ashley Harrison, Hayden Funnell and captain Shaun Helms making 14, 25 and 19 runs respectively. For Korumburra, wickets were taken by Scott and Paul Dixon. Nerrena is sitting on 2/61. Town is in big trouble after coming up against

In form: Cougars captain Jimmy Rushtom scored another 50 on Saturday. Unfortunately few of his teammates could help advance the scoreboard.

OMK. John Pouw made a positive start for Town’s innings, making 22 runs. A top score came from Jareth Hume midway through the innings with 43 runs. Justin Greenwood was OMK’s top bowler, taking 3/11. Jacob Lamers, Rhys Dixon and Bradley Nation took out two wickets each. Town was all out for 117. OMK opened its innings with Joel Cuman making 42 runs. Town’s wicket takers were Matthew Smith, Sam Embuldeniya and Ben Hanrahan. OMK is sitting comfortably on 3/102. MDU v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings MDU G. Webster lbw. b. H. Shawcross ..............17 C. Olden lbw. b. J. Blackwell...................0 W. Prosser c. C. Epifano b. J. Blackwell.................10 M. Hoober c. A. Finlayson b. J. Blackwell...................4 J. Phillips c. B. Christopher b. J. Blackwell...................0 B. Cantwell c. H. Shawcross b. J. Blackwell...................2 S. Benra b. G. Odgers ...........0 P. Robinson c&b. G. Odgers .................9 J. Brown b. H. Shawcross .....0 J. Palmer b. H. Shawcross ....1 A. Richardson n.o. ................2 Extras ...................................7 Total ....................................52 Bowling: B. Christopher 0/24, J. Blackwell 5/12, H. Shawcross 3/9, G. Odgers 2/4. 1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland n.o....................78 C. Epifano n.o. ....................34 Extras .................................11 Total ..................... 0/123 (dec) Bowling: S. Benra 0/8, B. Cantwell 0/22, M. Hoober 0/39, A. Richardson 0/16, J. Palmer 0/24, C. Olden 0/7. 2nd innings MDU G. Webster n.o.......................8 J. Phillips n.o. ......................17 Extras ...................................6 Total .................................0/31 Bowling: B. Christopher 0/2, J. Blackwell 0/5, G. Odgers 0/6, H. Shawcross 0/2, Z. Brown 0/7, A, Tolley 0/6, P. Cleary 0/1. KOONWARRA L/RSL v WON CLUB 1st innings Koon L/RSL J. Moore lbw. b. J. Brann ......1 M. Wilson c. L. McLean b. J. Brann .........................0 B. Tomada lbw.

Tweaker: Wonthaggi Club captain Lochlan McLean didn’t add to his wicket tally, but was 30 not out with the bat at the close of play. b. D. Herbert ...................31 N. Arnup b. J. Brann .............5 J. Rushton b. J. Brann .........58 A. Hunt c. B. Osborne b. D. Herbert .....................1 J. Pickersgill c. B. Osborne b. D. Herbert .....................2 M. Scrimshaw b. D. Herbert .....................0 A. Drury b. J. Brann..............6 J. Leeden n.o. ........................3 C. Riseley b. J. Brann ...........0 Extras .................................14 Total ..................................121 Bowling: J. Brann 6/15, D. Herbert 4/37, M. Sharp 0/12, L. McLean 0/30, F. West 0/17. 1st innings Won Club B. Osborne c. b. C. Riseley ......................9 M. Davey n.o. .....................43 L. McLean n.o.....................30 Extras ...................................5 Total .................................1/87 Bowling: J. Moore 0/8, J. Pickersgill 0/6, N. Arnup 0/14, C. Riseley 1/10, J. Leeden 0/22, A. Drury 0/17, B. Tomada 0/8. TOWN v OMK 1st innings Town J. Pouw c. R. Dixon b. J. Greenwood ..............22 B. Hanrahan c. J. Lamers b. R. Dixon ........................0 S. Fixter c. P. Harper b. R. Dixon ........................0 N. Hanily c. D. McMeekin b. J. Lamers .......................6 M. Smith c. N. Auddino b. B. Nation .......................0 A. Hickey c&b. J. Greenwood ...........4 J. Hume c. R. Dixon b. A. Busana ....................43 T. Cashin lbw. b. J. Greenwood ................0

M. Kreutzberger c. R. Dixon b. B. Nation .....................18 R. Edwards c. J. Greenwood b. J. Lamers .......................6 S. Embuldeniya n.o. ..............6 Extras .................................13 Total ..................................117 Bowling: J. Lamers 2/18, R. Dixon 2/18, J. Greenwood 3/11, B. Nation 2/30, N. Auddino 0/21, A. Busana 1/13. 1st innings OMK J. Cuman c. J. Hume b. S. Embuldeniya ...........42 K. Kerr c. T. Cashin b. M. Smith .......................9 S. Matthews c. N. Hanily b. B. Hanrahan ................20 D. McMeekin n.o. ...............12 J. Lamers n.o. ........................3 Extras .................................16 Total ...............................3/102 Bowling: A. Hickey 0/19, J. Hume 0/11, M. Smith 1/14, S. Fixter 0/16, J. Pouw 0/6, S. Embuldeniya 1/25, B. Hanrahan 1/6. KORUMBURRA v NERRENA 1st innings Korumburra T. Allen c. J. Collins b. N. Trotto ........................0 J. Whiteside c. H. Funnell b. J. Kelly ........................14 N. Allen c. J. Kelly b. N. Trotto ........................6 N. Leppin c. H. Funnell b. N. Trotto ........................0 D. Scott c. A. Harrison b. C. Dougherty...............22 M. Patching c. J. Kelly b. C. Dougherty.................9 J. Wrigley c. H. Funnell b. N. Trotto ......................14 P. Dixon b. C. Dougherty ......0 T. Jenkin n.o. .......................17 C. Mileto lbw. b. J. Collins .....................14

T. Sorrell c. J. Collins b. C. Dougherty.................4 Extras .................................14 Total ..................................115 Bowling: N. Trotto 4/35, J. Collins 1/27, S. Murphy 0/16, C. Dougherty 4/8, J. Kelly 1/15, S. Helms 0/10. 1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. N. Leppin

b. D. Scott ...........................14 H. Funnell c. J. Wrigley b. P. Dixon .......................25 S. Helms n.o. .......................19 Extras ...................................3 Total .................................2/61 Bowling: M. Patching 0/26, D. Scott 1/23, P. Dixon 1/9.

Cat away: Koonwarra/LRSL’s Brendan Tomada added 31 runs to his team’s score.

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B2 battle it out in season’s close WITH one round to go, the final four is set in B2. Top of the table Inverloch is defending 175 against Foster in the last home and away game of the season. Playing at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve, Foster won the toss and sent Inverloch on to bat first. For Inverloch, Jacob Strickland was the standout batsman, making 49 runs before he was bowled by Nathan Clarke. Joshua Williams accumulated 33 runs, and Clayton Fisher and Elijah Cousins made 30

runs each. Shaun Chaseling was the top bowler of the day, claiming 5/36. Two wickets were taken out by Clarke. Inverloch finished up its innings, allowing Foster to step in. Clarke and Tim Garvey made three and nine runs respectively. A wicket was claimed by Justin Jackson. The end of the match was called with Foster sitting on 1/14. Glen Alvie made a comfortable 7/260 against the Wonthaggi Miners. Peter Roberts opened Glen Alvie’s innings and

made 59 runs before Nathan Thatcher claimed his wicket. This was the top score with 50 runs added later by Jay Tiziani. Thatcher was Miners’ top bowler, taking 3/44. Two wickets were taken by Ben Maguire. The Miners will attempt to chase Glen Alvie’s score this weekend. Kilcunda Bass produced a handy 192 to see out the season against Poowong Loch. Playing at the Bass Recreation Reserve, Poowong Loch won the toss and sent its opponent in to bat first. Midway through the

innings, Daniel Blackney top scored with 40 runs before he was caught by Matthew Hancock off Jordan Knox. Alister McBride and Andrew Thomas made 25 and 24 runs respectively. Knox was the star of the show for Poowong Loch, taking 5/22. Hancock and Scott Head took two wickets each. Kilcunda Bass closed its innings after 55.2 overs, allowing Poowong Loch to open its innings. Head continued his form and produced 19 runs. For Kilcunda Bass,

wicket takers were Rohan Duff, Ryley Duff, Kadison Duff and Chris Peckett. Poowong Loch will continue its innings this weekend, sitting on 4/37. GLEN ALVIE v WON MINERS 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts c. B. Maguire b. N. Thatcher................. 59 S. Smith c. W. Chapman b. N. Thatcher................. 39 A. Brown lbw. b. B. Maguire ................. 27 W. Luke c. G. Peters b. N. Thatcher................... 2 J. Tiziani c. F. Andrighetto b. W. Chapman ............... 50 S. Lowe c. C. Farrington b. C. Honeysett................. 4 J. Hamilton b. B. Maguire.. 11 V. Gopal n.o. ...................... 37 J. Thomas n.o. .................... 10

Extras ................................ 21 Total .......................7/260 (cc) Bowling: G. Peters 0/26, B. Maguire 2/50, W. Chapman 1/31, P. Loos 0/70, C. Honeysett 1/33, N. Thatcher 3/44. INVERLOCH v FOSTER 1st innings Inverloch W. Stewart b. ........................ 5 C. Fisher c. B. Busuttil b. P. Jervies..................... 30 J. Williams c. J. Smith b. S. Roffey .................... 33 D. Cashin b. S. Chaseling .... 1 J. Strickland b. N. Clarke ... 49 E. Cousins c. D. Clearihan-Jervies b. N. Clarke .................... 30 S. Hayes lbw. b. S. Chaseling ................. 0 W. Williams lbw. b. S. Chaseling ............... 14 J. Jackson b. S. Chaseling .... 0 J. Butcher n.o. ...................... 2 J. Dennerley b. S. Chaseling ................. 0 Extras ................................ 11

Total ................................. 175 Bowling: P. Jervies 1/48, D. Clearihan-Jervies 1/30, S. Chaseling 5/36, N. Clarke 2/36, S. Roffey 1/10, A. Starret 0/13. 1st innings Foster N. Clarke n.o. ....................... 3 S. Chaseling c. W. Williams b. J. Jackson ..................... 0 T. Garvey n.o........................ 9 Extras .................................. 2 Total ................................ 1/14 KILCUNDA BASS v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Kilcunda Bass R. Gardiner c. B. Hall b. M. Hancock ................ 14 A. McBride c. P. Regan b. S. Head ....................... 25 S. Tapscott c. J. Patullo b. M. Hancock .................. 4 A. Thomas c. R. Bardwell b. J. Knox ....................... 24 D. Clay c. N. Hancock b. S. Head ......................... 2 K. Duff c. P. Regan

b. G. Birnie..................... 11 D. Blackney c. M. Hancock b. J. Knox ....................... 40 B. Jones b. J. Knox............... 0 R. Duff b. J. Knox .............. 18 C. Peckett n.o. ...................... 5 R. Duff b. J. Knox ................ 8 Extras ................................ 41 Total ................................. 192 Bowling: M. Hancock 2/29, S. Head 2/39, N. Hancock 0/8, J. Patullo 0/32, G. Birnie 1/10, P. Regan 0/28, J. Knox 5/22, T. Sheedy 0/18. 1st innings Poowong Loch G. Birnie b. R. Duff.............. 4 J. Patullo b. R. Duff.............. 6 S. Head c. S. Tapscott b. K. Duff ....................... 19 B. Hall b. C. Perera .............. 1 A. O’Hoy n.o........................ 0 M. Hancock n.o. ................... 2 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................ 4/37 Bowling: R. Duff 1/13, R. Duff 1/9, K. Duff 1/9, C. Peckett 1/5.

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Inverloch could drop to fourth INVERLOCH is staring down defeat at the hands of OMK, which has lifted a gear as finals approach.

lower order bats in James Paterson and Peter Dell made 36 runs each. Kit Rotthier took 4/84 from 23 overs while Lewis Rankin claimed 2/74 from 19. Nerrena is endeavorThe Stingrays won the toss and elected to ing to take out a win to put OMK in to bat at keep its number three Outtrim on day one of spot intact and made 234 the last two day match when it won the toss and before finals. The Dig- elected to bat at Nerrena gers batted well however against Korumburra. The Red Caps and have amassed a solid 9/294, giving Inverloch slumped early with Balsome work to do to hold di, Giliam, Matheson and down its second place on Symmons and Wightman all back in the sheds the ladder. Opener Tom Wyatt cheaply and it was 5/50; started with 25, Daniel a massive rescue plan Mock made 47 before was needed. This came with a 130 he was trapped LBW by Tom McQualter, Jesse run partnership between Van Rooye made 29 but Ben Rogers and regular top score was made by keeper Caine Salmon. Tom Keily with 66. But Salmon’s 112 was very such is OMK’s depth its impressive given the

state of the match and his innings included 11 fours and three sixes. Rogers contributed 27. Nerrena now has runs on the board to defend this week. The Cobra’s Shane Dole claimed 4/49 and Iian Osman 2/34. Glen Alvie could have a big win in its sights if it can finish off with a win against top side Workers. Wonthaggi Club won the toss and batted on Butch West oval but was skittled for just 128; in reply Glen Alvie is 4/60 and chasing a big scalp to finish its season. Only two bats got amongst the runs for Club with Ryan G Thomas making 33 and Mitchell Thomas 36. Glen Alvie’s Ben

Thomas had a day to remember claiming five wickets, 5/32, while Senal De Silva took 2/14. Glen Alvie look a bit shaky and will need to concentrate to get the required runs. Phillip Island, chasing an outright, bowled Kilcunda Bass out for just 91 on day one before finishing itself on 2/99. It will look to open up a 150 run lead before declaring and trying to bowl Bass out to secure maximum points. It still may not get them into the four unless Inverloch can get up and beat OMK. Highlights of this match was Bass’s Jaydan Tregear who made 41 while batting for the Island Jona Watts sits at 43 not out and poised to bring up his half century

1st innings Won Club this week. Shane Kirton’s 3/27 S. Huitema c. D. Perera b. J. Smith ...................... 10 was best for the Island. A. Geyer b. S. De Silva ........ 1

OMK v INVERLOCH 1st innings OMK T. Wyatt c. L. Rankin b. K. Rotthier.................. 25 E. Lamers c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...................... 6 D. Mock lbw. b. T. McQualter .............. 47 R. Williams c. B. Debono b. L. Anderson .................. 8 J. Van Rooye c. A. Mujtaba b. W. Rankin................... 29 J. Serong c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier.................... 5 T. Keily c. W. Rankin b. K. Rotthier.................. 66 J. Cochrane c. B. Debono b. L. Rankin.................... 19 J. Paterson c. T. McQualter b. K. Rotthier.................. 36 P. Dell n.o. .......................... 36 N. Cant n.o. .......................... 7 Extras ................................ 10 Total .......................9/294 (cc) Bowling: L. Rankin 2/74, K. Rotthier 4/84, L. Anderson 1/20, T. McQualter 1/95, W. Rankin 1/14. WON CLUB v GLEN ALVIE

R. Lovett lbw. b. S. De Silva ................... 1 R. Thomas c. J. Hales b. B. Thomas .................. 33 M. Thomas c. J. Hales b. J. Hull ......................... 36 R. Birkett c&b. B. Thomas .. 7 K. Brann c. D. Perera b. B. Thomas .................. 12 J. Sheerin c. J. Hull b. B. Thomas .................... 5 D. Turton n.o. ....................... 3 M. McCall b. K. Simpson .... 9 Z. Macdermid c. S. De Silva b. B. Thomas .................... 2 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................. 128 Bowling: S. De Silva 2/14, J. Smith 1/30, J. Hales 0/19, B. Thomas 5/32, J. Hull 1/18, K. Simpson 1/12. 1st innings Glen Alvie R. Slade b. R. Thomas.......... 0 J. Smith b. J. Sheerin............ 6 J. Hull c. Z. Macdermid b. R. Thomas .................... 5 S. De Silva c. A. Geyer b. Z. Macdermid............. 34 S. Watson n.o........................ 4 D. Williams n.o. ................... 0

Extras ................................ 11 Total ................................ 4/60 Bowling: R. Thomas 2/26, K. Brann 0/9, Z. Macdermid 1/13, J. Sheerin 1/5, D. Turton 0/0. NERRENA v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Nerrena D. Baldi lbw. b. S. Dole ....... 4 L. Giliam b. H. McNeill ..... 16 P. Matheson c. S. Dole b. I. Osman ..................... 16 T. Wightman b. H. McNeill.. 6 D. Symmons c. K. Anderson b. I. Osman ....................... 8 B. Rodgers c&b. B. Arnold ............... 27 C. Salmon c. T. Crocker b. S. Dole...................... 112 J. Hoy c&b. S. Dole ........... 16 J. Renden c. C. Arnold b. B. Arnold .................... 13 A. Trotto n.o. ........................ 7 B. Salmon lbw. b. S. Dole .... 0 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................. 234 Bowling: A. Dhaliwal 0/20, B. Arnold 2/81, S. Dole 4/49, H. McNeill 2/42, I. Osman 2/34. PHILLIP ISLAND v KILCUNDA BASS

1st innings Kilcunda Bass D. McMahon b. C. Wilson .. 11 B. Joseph c. G. Selby b. M. Royal ...................... 0 J. Tregear c. J. Watts b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 41 J. Mahood lbw. b. C. Wilson...................... 3 C. Elliott lbw. b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 6 C. Elliott c. J. Keating b. J. Watts ......................... 8 M. Grant b. S. Kirton ........... 0 B. Pugh c. J. Keating b. S. Kirton ..................... 12 H. Berry b. S. Kirton ............ 4 D. Bettles n.o........................ 1 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................... 91 Bowling: S. Kirton 3/27, M. Royal 1/17, C. Wilson 2/18, C. Keerthisinghe 2/15, J. Watts 1/11. 1st innings Phillip Island J. Keating lbw. b. J. Tregear ...................... 4 J. Watts n.o. ........................ 43 E. Richards b. H. Berry ...... 36 J. Black n.o......................... 13 Extras .................................. 4 Total ................................ 2/99 Bowling: J. Tregear 1/22, D. Bettles 0/12, H. Berry 1/30, J. Mahood 0/31.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Semi preview evenly poised THE match between second and third placed Imperials and Koony is the one to watch this week; these teams look likely to play off in the next match, one of the semi-finals.

Casson scored 31 runs and Hughes 65 to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Scores of 24 to young Billy Manicaro playing his first A Grade game and Jason Kennedy’s 37 not out gives the Cougars something to defend, finishing at 7/198. Jack Ginnane was the highest wicket-taker Imperials won the claiming 3/43 while Latoss and sent Koonwarra/ chie Wright took 2/32. Leongatha RSL in to bat Town looks to have on the Leongatha turf. parceled up top spot But with both openon the ladder and will ers Davison and Perry likely play MDU in the both out with low scores, other semi after scoring it was up to Jamie Casa mammoth 348 runs son and Sam Hughes to against cellar dwellers, come to the rescue.

Poowong Loch. Sahan Perera made the top score of 131 run out with another century maker being Madura Madusanka with 106 runs. The pair combined for a 140 run partnership. Amila Ratnaike made 30 and Lahiru Jayakody 23. Best bowling for Poowong Loch was Brennan Regan’s 4/48. In the final match MDU is tuning up for the finals and made 8/212 against Miners after winning the toss and batting at Wonthaggi football ground. Top scorer was Troy Sinclair opening with 54

Tidy spell: Imperials’ Jack Ginnane was the highest wicket taker claiming 3/43.

and Craig Hoober not out 41. For Miners Daniel Harris claimed 3/21 and John Armstrong 2/20. POOWONG LOCH v TOWN 1st innings Town P. Jayasinghe b. .................. 12 S. Perera r.o. ..................... 131 D. Hume b. ........................... 6 M. Madusanka b............... 106 J. Lloyd c............................ 16 L. Jayakody c. .................... 23 N. Fixter r.o. ......................... 5 A. Ratnaike c...................... 30 S. Clark n.o. ......................... 0 D. Burge c. ........................... 0 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 348 Bowling: A. Jenkins 0/44, B. Monson 0/49, M. Loader 1/47, J. Bardwell 1/64, S. McKinnon 0/21, T. Twite 0/37, B. Regan 4/48, T. Potts 1/28. 1st innings Poowong Loch J. Bardwell c. N. Fixter b. J. Lloyd ........................ 3 B. Regan c. A. Ratnaike b. L. Jayakody .................. 3 S. Magnusson b. S. Perera ... 7 T. Twite n.o. ......................... 6 B. Nicholls n.o. .................... 0 Extras .................................... 8 Total..................................3/27 IMPERIALS v KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Davison c. L. Rogers b. J. Ginnane .................... 9 B. Perry c. R. McLennan b. S. Hamill ...................... 2 J. Casson c. L. Rogers b. L. Wright .................... 31 S. Hughes c. J. Ginnane b. S. Hamill .................... 65 C. McPhee b. L. Wright ....... 0 B. Manicaro c. D. Ginnane b. J. Ginnane .................. 24 J. Hughes b. J. Ginnane........ 4 J. Kennedy n.o.................... 37 T. Elliott n.o. ...................... 11 Extras ................................ 15 Total .......................7/198 (cc) Bowling: S. Hamill 2/36, Z. Price 0/13, L. Wright 2/32, J. Ginnane 3/43, T. Sauvarin 0/26, L. Rogers 0/23, D. Ginnane 0/14. WON MINERS v MDU 1st innings MDU G. Murphy c. J. Piasente b. J. Armstrong ................. 8 T. Sinclair lbw.

Keeping it tight: at the other end of the pitch Imperials’ Lachie Wright kept the pressure on and claimed 2/32 against Koony. b. D. Harris..................... 54 M. Olden c. B. Andrighetto b. J. Armstrong ............... 10 J. Sinclair c. S. Farrington b. D. Harris..................... 28 D. Mathews b. D. Harris .... 16 C. Hoober n.o. .................... 41 B. Thorson b. J. Rumbold .... 1 M. Martin b. D. Magana Arachchige... 19 M. Cantwell b. J. Rumbold .. 5 K. Sinclair n.o. ..................... 7 Extras ................................ 23 Total .......................8/212 (cc) Bowling: Y. Alwis 0/36, J. Rumbold 2/59, D. Magana Arachchige 1/45, J. Armstrong 2/20, D. Harris 3/21, J. Piasente 0/13.

On the attack: Jamie Casson hits out for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL against Imperials. He scored 31 as the Cougars amassed a total of 7/198 on day one.

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