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Tassie Tiger in Inverloch EXCLUSIVE SARAH VELLA
ANOTHER Tasmanian Tiger sighting has been reported in South Gippsland.
After Venus Bay Caravan Park owner Tony Holgate came across a tiger at the park in December, Barrie Murphy reported a sighting at Inverloch last Wednesday. The Inverloch resident said he was positive he caught a glimpse of the nocturnal marsupial and added jokingly he had just one glass of wine for the whole night. “Last Wednesday at about 10.30pm, I was driving along Ullathorne Road (Inverloch) when it crossed the road in front of me,” he said. Continued on page 6.
Spotted: a Tasmanian Tiger, believed to have been extinct from the mainland of Australia for more than 2000 years, was reportedly seen at Inverloch last Wednesday.
Happy Easter to all THOUSANDS of visitors are expected to travel to South Gippsland this Easter long weekend, boosting the region’s economy and joining locals at many exciting events. Inverloch Primary School will stage its iconic
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season. Hopping into early Easter celebrations were students of St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, from left, Arna Lamers, Darcy Chiappini and Teagan Denbrok, spotted in the garden with chocolate eggs in the lead up to the Easter Bunny’s visit this Sunday.
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Wet welcome By Tayla Kershaw
RAINFALL of more than 30mm was recorded across South Gippsland on Friday, bringing short term relief to the region’s drought stricken farmers. Koonwarra dairy farmer Shawn Hollingworth said the rain started around 4am and within eight hours the farm had received 28mm – far more than he expected. “The forecast showed we’d get between 10 and 25mm, so 28mm has been really good,� he said. “We just sowed some good ryegrass seed so the rain was perfect timing on the new grass.� After enduring a failed crop due to lack of rain during late spring, last week’s rainfall will set the Hollingworths on the right track this year. Mr Hollingworth said he cut extra hay and silage before summer, so he has not had to buy more during the
season. His water levels are also sitting well, as he had dug out a dam to increase water capacity when he moved to the farm three years ago. The rain also came with strong winds that felled trees and cast debris across South Gippsland. Around 8000 customers of Ausnet Services in areas including Leongatha and Foster lost power, 550 of which were affected by a fallen tree in Leongatha’s Brown Street around 8am. “We got the power back on for most of our customers fairly quickly. Some were out for just a few minutes, others were back on within the hour,� Ausnet Services spokesperson Hugo Armstrong said. “However, around 85 of our customers who were closer to the incident did not have their power turned back on until the tree was removed and repairs to the powerline had been made at 12.45pm.� Many local businesses connected to Ausnet Services were luckily enough to only have their power shut
off for an hour before their peak trading hours. “Our power was out for an hour but we understand anything can happen during a storm,� owner of Marriotts Motorcycles and Power Equipment Tim Marriott said. Leongatha’s SES received 26 jobs, attending mostly fallen trees and building damages. “Several roofs were damaged – fortunately only minor damage,� Leongatha SES’s Tony Lindhard said. “Some trees and branches caused moderate damage. One house had three large branches fall onto three cars and one trailer.� SES cleanup crews were sent out at 8am and battled against the elements when the wind picked up around 1pm. South Gippsland Shire Council was notified of 50 fallen trees that needed removal – some roads had multiple fallen trees on them – while Bass Coast Shire Council reported six fallen trees and no road blocks.
Drought funding downpour tipped SOUTH Gippsland farmers battling drought may still be eligible for funding from the State Government.
In the wake of the government announcing $10 million funding for north western Victoria farming communities recently, a ministerial delegation from the office of Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford will visit Wonthaggi and broader Bass Coast on April 1 to assess local conditions. The region is still facing drought conditions despite welcome rainfall of upwards of 30mm on Friday and Saturday. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien recently criticised the State Government for overlooking drought aid for South Gippsland farmers enduring lingering drought conditions. A spokesperson for Ms Pulford said, “The funding was specifically for the worst hit areas of the north west and we have now extended that to the Shire of Ararat. “We will have more to say soon about how we can help Gippsland too.� The north west of Victoria has experienced prolonged drought conditions for two or more seasons. Mr O’Brien said the exclusion of struggling farmers in South Gippsland from accessing the fund showed the government was not listening to concerns from the region.
“Despite South Gippsland being one of the state’s most productive food bowls and dairy regions, districts like Yanakie have been doing it tough for months but they have been specifically excluded from this drought support fund,� he said. “I appreciate broadacre farms in the north west of the state have had two or even three years of failed crops and having to feed stock and they deserve the most support. But to leave South Gippsland out altogether is a mistake.� Mr O’Brien said many farmers had been carting water or were forced to install pumps and several kilometres of poly pipe to deliver stock and domestic water to their farms. “I wrote to the Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford seeking assistance for farmers who are carting or pumping water and those who are having trouble feeding stock, but this package provides no support for either,� he said “I take my hat off to the Yanakie community, and in particular the progress association, which has been proactive in supporting its own community by developing an informal water grid. “Without it, many farms would have run out of water for their stock months ago. I know many farmers have spent tens of thousands of dollars getting water to their farms so I was hopeful that Melbourne Labor would have included South Gippsland in the package.� The government’s
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• support training for school leavers in drought affected communities; and • provide eligible farms with grants up to $10,000 to better manage risks in changing climatic conditions.
Good soak: Koonwarra dairy farmer Shawn Hollingworth welcomed last Friday’s downpour.
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support for those living with it. Walkers placed candle tributes with personal messages around the track and they lit up the way as they continued to burn throughout the night. Bill Rodda, representing the Korumburra Fire Brigade, spoke movingly about the cancer journey his wife Maureen went through before losing her battle last year. On any given day in Victoria, 78 people will learn they have cancer and the $73,000 raised by Relay for Life for the Cancer Council of Victoria is a gift of hope for each one of them.
For the future: from left, Cohen Travers from Walkerville and Liam O’Neil from Fish Creek with the Relay for Life baton that was passed around among the walkers during the 18 hour marathon fight against cancer at Fish Creek on Saturday at Fish Creek. Right, Supporting the fight: from left, Jim Seabrook, Catherine Abood, Shirley Seabrook, Barry Paterson and David John as the Relay for Life was officially underway at Terrill Park in Fish Creek on Saturday afternoon. Cancer survivors such as Mrs Abood were identified by purple sashes.
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Computer shutdown By Stuart Biggins A LEONGATHA computer retailer is disappointed he was overlooked as a supplier of computers for secondary school students.
Anthony Kaldvee of LAIT Computers in Leongatha said he could supply computers with the speed and power to match what Leongatha Secondary College advised its students to buy at half
the cost. The college recommends the Macbook Air which retails at just under $1600. Mr Kaldvee said the machine was far in excess of a student’s needs to write Word documents and browse the internet. He said while he could not match the Macbook Air’s aluminium case or battery, his computer was as good in every other way. Parents opted to follow the system put in place by the school and purchased their computers
through the Melbourne and Sydney based company My Mac. Mr Kaldvee said that arrangement discouraged money being spent in country towns across Victoria. He said the business generated in the town by the purchase of hundreds of computers, and quite possibly the creation of one or two jobs, had been lost. “Unless a student is enrolled in an elective such as an art or graphics subject which might require sophisticated software and the hardware like an Apple
Backpackers underpaid TWO Taiwanese backpackers working for a Toora dairy company were short-changed almost $7400 over three months, a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation has found.
The casual workers, in Australia on 417 working holiday visas, were underpaid $3696 each while packing infant formula destined for the lucrative Chinese market. They were paid a flat rate of $15 an hour at the Toora factory of Viplus Dairy Pty Ltd. They should have been paid $21.09 for normal hours worked, but the company told the Fair Work Ombudsman that in addition to the $15, it provided the workers with free accommodation and utilities. The workers, who have since returned to Taiwan, were underpaid while working at the factory for 92 days from January 12 to April 14 last year. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after the couple, who spoke limited English and communicated with Fair Work inspectors via an interpreter, contacted the agency in July last year. Viplus Dairy has now signed an Enforceable Undertaking to encourage behavioural change
and ensure future compliance with its workplace obligations. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says the employer co-operated with the investigation, repaid the employees and has revised its workplace practices. She said all employees working in Australia, including visa-holders, were entitled to minimum wages which were not negotiable. She encouraged employers with any uncertainty about their workplace obligations to visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website at www.fairwork.gov. au or call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 for advice. An interpreter service is available by calling 13 14 50, and information on the website is translated into 27 languages. The Fair Work Ombudsman currently has a national Inquiry into the wages and conditions of 417 working holiday visa-holders in Australia. The agency is now receiving more requests for assistance from visa-holders than ever before, with requests from visa-holders accounting for almost 12 per cent of all requests lodged last financial year. ViPlus was contacted but was not available for comment before going to print.
Macbook to run it, a less powerful computer was more than adequate for a secondary student’s needs,” Mr Kaldvee said. The former Rudd Government’s Digital Education Revolution launched in 2008 provided laptops to all public secondary school students in years 9 to 12. The program was discontinued at the end of 2013 and now parents of secondary school students reaching Year 9 are required to buy computers themselves. Leongatha Secondary College principal Wayne Chester defended the school’s computer program. He said parents could still buy computers wherever they liked. “The current arrangements allow people to buy what they can afford and still access the system,” he said. “The link through our website portal to My Mac has been provided as an option for parents. “They can choose to purchase through the portal at education pricing and have the convenience of arranging this online. “Parents make an enquiry through the portal and are contacted by the company to ensure they understand the options in terms of payment of device specifications.” Mr Chester said this made purchasing simple for parents and buying the Apple Macbook Air from My Mac at education department pricing was cheaper than purchasing it off the shelf. Mr Chester said in the past three years, the school has con-
Not happy: the proprietor of LAIT Computers in Leongatha, Anthony Kaldvee, has missed out on most of the business of supplying computers to secondary college students to a Melbourne company. tinually built and improved its computer infrastructure to support a wide range of devices. He said the school has researched, funded and deployed its own wireless network to enable students to easily get onboard with any device they chose. The school has strategically selected apps and web services such as Google Apps for education that are ‘device agnostic’ to continue to support a variety of device types.
At Korumburra Secondary College, laptop purchases are available directly with the computer company Learning with Technologies, with prices starting at $622. Based in Blackburn, Learning with Technologies has more than 4000 schools as customers. Principal Abigail Graham said families were free to choose which computers to use. “Students have the choice to use what is here, buy a new one or use an old one,” she said.
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Rally pulls a crowd By Stuart Biggins
Workhorse of old: Gina and Sid Cowling from Outtrim found plenty of interest among the working horses, the magnificent Clydesdales at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally at Nyora on Saturday. True Blue is a friendly but deaf eight year old.
THE Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally at Nyora attracted a great many people to its marvellous display of machinery and Clydesdales on the weekend. With the theme being Veteran Cars the enormous number of exhibits, brought a bygone era to life. The event attracted an estimated 2000 people on the weekend and according to the president of the organising committee, Pat Kennedy, the event gets bigger each year. Mr Kennedy, clearly delighted with how
smoothly the event was running and the number of people in attendance, said, “We are most thankful for the rain which was badly needed and nowhere more so than here where it has settled the dust. “The rain has given way to very pleasant conditions with all of the foot traffic, not to mention the machinery moving around the grounds.” The exhibits are assembled mainly from South Gippsland but included some from South Australia and New South Wales and a vast array of vintage cars from the Bass Coast, South Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula car clubs including more than 40 A and T Model Fords.
An oldie: vice president of the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally committee Kelvin Wyatt from Korumburra with his 1947 Farmall Cub tractor which he has owned for the best part of 10 years. The tractor is believed to have been the garden tractor at the French Island prison farm. Left, Mallee built: president of the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally, Pat Kennedy with a motorbike built at the Mallee Cycle Works in Warracknabeal in 1905.
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Bygone era: Ian Richards from Dumbalk with his team of four Clydesdales was one of several enthusiasts of the horse breed who demonstrated the power of the old timer at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally at Nyora to a large crowd of onlookers on Saturday.
Tassie Tiger in Inverloch Continued from page 1. “First of all, I thought it was a fox or a cat, but as it moved off the bitumen on to the green verge, I realised it was dog sized, about the same as an Alsatian.” Mr Murphy said as he got closer to the animal, its tail captured his attention. “The long, straight tail, could have been a metre long. It was straight out, white and strong looking,” he said. Because he was in his car, Mr Murphy was unable to see the creature’s head, but he did recognise one of the Tasmanian Tiger’s most distinctive traits. “The thing that really made me twig was, as I drove past it, I saw the stripes down its side and onto its flank,” he said. “I thought to myself, I have seen something exceptional here, so I turned around and went back, but it had disappeared.” Mr Murphy said in the past, he has heard two accounts of Tasmanian Tiger sightings, both from reliable sources. “After seeing one myself, I thought I would report it so other people can keep a lookout,” he said. According to the Australian Museum, the Tasmanian Tiger, or thylacine, is a large carnivorous marsupial now believed to be extinct. It was sandy yellowish-brown to grey in
colour and had 15 to 20 distinct dark stripes across its back from the shoulders to tail. Although the large head was dog or wolf like, the tail was stiff and the legs were relatively short. Body hair was dense, short and soft. In recent times the thylacine was confined to Tasmania where its presence has not been established conclusively for more than 70 years, however it became extinct on the Australian mainland not less than 2000 years ago.
Tiger watch: Inverloch’s Barrie Murphy spotted what he believed to be a Tasmanian Tiger on Ullathorne Road in Inverloch last Wednesday night.
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Green light for Pumpkin surprise Inverloch housing By Sarah Vella
INVERLOCH is a step closer to a $70 million residential development on the Broadbeach Resort site.
New management of Broadbeach Resort Richmond Property Holding Pty Ltd was thrilled to hear Bass Coast Shire Council would amend the existing development plan to allow residential housing to be constructed. Originally, council had approved a development plan for a retirement village, which never came to fruition under the resort’s previous management. Richmond Property Holding Pty Ltd proposed amendments to the approved development plan to allow for a residential subdivision which will create a boom in housing opportunities for families and holiday makers, as well as retirees. Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew was in favour of the amendment, as it promised to deliver a less intensive development. “This application has been sitting in front of us for some time. The amendment shows the number of dwellings will be reduced from 239 to 136, which shows me the development will be less intensive,” he said. “The development complements the lifestyle of Inverloch and may result in future employment opportunities down
The Star first broke this story on March 8. the track.” Richmond Property Holdings Pty Ltd director Mark Stenhouse said the development was expected to create 400 jobs, starting from construction. Mayor and Townsend Aard councillor Cr Jordan Crugnale welcomed the plan, believing it would be a healthy development for Inverloch and the shire. “This is a great initiative for Inverloch and responds to council’s visions of economic development, environmental sustainability and growth. It raises the bar for a quality building development,” she said. Cr Andrew Phillips said the downsized development would deliver some excellent outcomes to the Inverloch community. “The footpaths would link the housing to the town, which would encourage active life-
styles. There are still some issues with access to the site, but the development achieves what it needs to,” he said. However, Cr Neil Rankine was not convinced by the development plan and feared the inundation overlay had not been addressed. “The original development plan had the housing on stilts, which have not been considered in this plan,” he said. “Stormwater may affect the plan dramatically. I would’ve preferred more time and consideration before going ahead.” Regardless, council voted in favour of the amendment, with only councillors Rankine and Phil Wright voting against the recommendation. Mr Stenhouse said the development plan application was informed by preparation of a coastal hazard vulnerability Assessment. “This included extensive hydrological modelling of the proposed development over time, in consideration of anticipated sea level rise. Council’s planning officers supported the application on the basis of the hydrological assessment and the report was prepared in consultation with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority who remained supportive of the now approved development plan,” he said. Richmond Property Holdings Pty Ltd will now apply for a planning permit, with hopes construction will begin this year.
Construction ready: stage one of the Surf Parade footpath at Inverloch will now be constructed, after Bass Coast Shire Council gave it the tick of approval last Wednesday.
Inverloch celebrates new path By Tayla Kershaw STAGE one of Inverloch’s Surf Parade footpath promises safety for residents and tourists.
Construction of the path along the popular tourist road can now begin, following the nod from Bass Coast Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday. Inverloch residents believed the path was 12 months overdue, after the $148,000 first stage was delayed for a geomorphic and ecological report to show the environmental impact of the path. The path will extend from the end of the existing path near Abbott Street for approximately 115 metres and will include a bridge over Ayr Creek. Council also voted to reevaluate the design for the remainder of the path – with particular focus on increasing parking, traffic flow, safety for pedestrians and the restoration of native vegetation. Former Surfing Victoria CEO, Bass Coast Board Riders member and Inverloch resident Max Wells said he was rapt stage one would finally be completed but said a design for
the rest of the path was needed. “Everyone is in favour of a redesign. Council needs to take another look at the path and deal with the amount of people who will access Surf Parade,” he said. “The amount of parking in the current design doesn’t cater for our needs.” Cr Phil Wright brought the need for a redesign to council’s attention. “The point of view from the residents is that traffic flow should be reassessed. It won’t hold up stage one to have another look over stage two,” he said. “We’ve spent precious little time assessing these coastal roads and I think that’s irresponsible. We have to get in the habit of delivering things the community sits down and asks us for. “Surf Parade is an important part of the shire and we’ve done well to get it this far, but I think there’s enough concern to justify revisiting the design.” Councillors voted with Cr Wright, as long as the reassessment would happen concurrently with the stage one construction. Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said council would revisit the design to ease car parking constraints. “Car parking was high-
lighted as an issue from a cross section of user groups and local organisations in the community over the last year,” she said. “This path will be a fabulous asset and will bring us one step closer to the Inverloch and Cowes linear path.” Mr Wells said stage one would bring safety and peace of mind to Inverloch residents, as children often use the existing path on their way to school. “The corner near Abbott Street is incredibly dangerous. This end of town has a massive number of young families and the area is filled with children from 8.30am until 9am every weekday morning,” he said. “We definitely need a path for the children to be able to get to the primary school safely. This path has always been about making sure our children are safe.” Mr Wells believed safety will be guaranteed right along the path after it is redesigned. “For me, making sure there is adequate parking and ensuring the safety of the pedestrians is key,” he said. “Young people like to ride down to the beach with their surfboards – particularly to the Ozone Street access – but it’s quite dangerous. This path is something we need and something Inverloch deserves to have.”
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The secret to growing the massive orange fruit, Mr Dowling said, was adding cow manure to the soil at time of planting. “They were also watered every day. We had a drip system going so they were well watered,” he said. Two people were required to life the pumpkin for weight-
ing. It was placed on a pallet and then transferred into the back of a ute with a forklift. It will most likely end up as a treat for the cows on Mr Dowling’s nephew’s farm. Although the pumpkin is huge, it is a far cry from the Australian record, which was grown by a New South Wales man and tipped the scales at more than 740 kilograms.
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Tourism boom By Lucy Johnson SOUTH Gippsland is set to experience an influx of guests as tourists flock to the region this Easter weekend. Prom Country Regional Tourism executive officer Christine Legg said the Easter weekend contributes largely to South Gippsland’s annual tourist expenditure of $123 million and is sure to be a busy one. “Accommodation bookings for this Easter are looking really good,” Ms Legg said. A number of large community events are sure to attract crowds, with the Tour de Tarwin on over four days and a number of Easter activities at Coal Creek. “Fingers crossed we have good weather,” Ms Legg said. “There are a lot of events on over the weekend and we are sure to have a lot of people coming down for day trips.” The Prom Country region attracts an estimated 884,700 domestic visitor nights a year and a further 509,000 day visitors. While businesses in tourist hubs will choose to stay open over the public holidays, Ms Legg said there was little consistency across the region when it comes to operating hours over the weekend. “It is very dependent on where the business is,” she said. “Busier places will stay open and make the most of the extra customers however many do shut if they are in a quieter area.” For those looking to get into the great outdoors this weekend, Prom Country Regional Tourism has released a new brochure with a plethora of driving destinations mapped out across the region. The new “Drive. Explore. Discover.” campaign will distribute 50,000 brochures in RACV’s Royal Auto magazine between today (March 22) and March 30. An additional 10,000 brochures will be distributed within South Gippsland to encourage locals to explore in their own backyard.
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Book brings cenotaph to life By Stuart Biggins A BOOK commemorating the lives of the 231 men listed on the Korumburra Cenotaph was launched on Saturday afternoon.
The book, Far from Home, was unveiled at the Korumburra Scout Hall after years of work and study by the Moon brothers of the Korumburra RSL. Attended by dignitaries and the families of service men and women honoured by the book, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien read an excerpt from the book before McMillan MP Russell Broadbent declared, “The greatest compliment we can pay to you brothers is to read
Honouring our heroes: from left, Michael Moon, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Tony Moon, Andrew Moon, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton at the launch of the Moon brothers’ book Far from Home in the Scout Hall, Queen Street, Korumburra on Saturday afternoon.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222. Wednesday 23 March 10.00am - Public Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 23 March - 2.00pm 1. Finance Performance Report July 2015 - Feb 2016 2. Report on Assembly of Councillors: 13 Jan - 21 Feb 2016 3. Documents sealed and contracts awarded, varied or extended by the CEO: 23 Jan - 19 Feb 2016 4. Petition - Request for two street lights in Miles Ln, Leongatha 5. Petition - Request for flashing 40km/h speed signs at the Poowong Consolidated School entrances 6. Proposed Budget 2016/17 Long Term Financial Plan 7. Draft Foster Community Infrastructure Plan 8. Policy review: C30 Election Period Policy 9. Policy review: C34 Council Land Ownership Policy 10. Closed item - Personnel matter EASTER HOURS Main office closure Council will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 24 March and re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday 29 March. For urgent Council matters (eg: livestock or trees on roads) call 5662 9200. General emergencies call 000. Aged and Disability Services Closed for the Easter period, however essential services (Showers &/or Meals on Wheels) will continue. Please call 5662 9200 for anything urgent. Maternal & Childhood Health (M&CH) Centres Closed for the Easter period. M&CH support number is 13 22 29, but if you or your child is unwell, please seek medical advice from your GP, or attend the nearest hospital emergency unit. Garbage, recycling & green waste collection arrangements There will be no changes to the collection arrangements for the Easter period. Residents who normally receive a collection on Fridays or Mondays should place their bins as normal, for collection on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Tourism arrangements Visitor Information Centres in Korumburra & Foster 7 days/ 9am to 5pm. (www.visitpromcountry.com.au) Coal Creek 7 days/10am- 4.30pm Leongatha Info Centre, Memorial Hall 7 days/hours variable, phone 5662 2111. All open Good Friday. Transfer Station & Landfill opening hours All transfer stations and the Koonwarra landfill will be closed on Good Friday. Regular opening hours will apply for the remainder of the Easter period for the Koonwarra, Mirboo North, Korumburra and Foster transfer stations. Public Holiday hours are applicable for Venus Bay and Walkerville transfer stations on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Venus Bay will open 9.00am – 5.00pm and Walkerville 1.00pm – 5.00pm). Transfer station hours on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Street Reconstruction: A'Beckett St, Leongatha, John & Princes St, Korumburra Demolition & Construction: Leongatha Skate Park Footpath Renewal: Balook St, Mirboo Nth Guardrail Installation: Spencers Rd, Leongatha Nth - road closed from 21-24 March Sealing Works: Outtrim & Poowong Road Construction: Grand Ridge Rd, Trida Road Rehabilitation & Reconstruction: Station St, Korumburra Drainage Maintenance: Ten Mile Ck Rd, Delburn, Old Nicholls Rd, Mardan, Elphicks Rd, Foster, Rathjens Rd, Toora, Devils Pinch Rd, Toora Nth Vegetation Maintenance: Kardella/Ruby/Trida/Buffalo/Hoddle/Stony Ck Stabilising Works: Bena/Loch Road Maintenance: Buffalo/Hoddle/Stony Ck Major Culvert Works: Trembaths Rd, Mirboo Nth Culvert Maintenance: Loch Wonthaggi Rd, Loch Construction Works: Dollar Rd, Dollar & Carmodys Rd, Leongatha Asphalting Court Bowls: Leongatha/Korumburra 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
your work publicly.” Mr O’Brien said, “The book puts faces to the list of names on the cenotaph and is an absolute credit to you.” The aim of Michael, Tony and Andrew Moon was to make the words uttered at the cenotaph on Anzac Day, “We will remember them,” ring truer than ever by detailing the service of each and every one of those named on the monument to the fallen. Before Mr Broadbent officially launched the book, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton, who officiated at the function, described Far from Home as an absolutely incredible book and a credit to the Moon brothers. Kevin Moon, president of Korumburra’s RSL sub-branch, said the
service men and women deserve to be remembered and the book was the best way of doing so. The book is the culmination of close to four years’ research. Kevin Moon said, “The book allows us to quiet confidently trace their service life from the day they enlisted until they met their fate.” Copies of the book will be donated to local schools, libraries, and historical societies. The book priced at $85 is available to the general public; 50 of the first print run of 100 have already been ordered. All money made from the book sales will be returned to Legacy or the local RSL. Contact Tony Moon on 03 9036 3668 or Kevin on 5655 1545.
Reputation on the line By Brad Lester VIGOROUS debate or council feuding? Whatever one calls it, fiery exchanges between councillors at South Gippsland Shire Council meetings risk harming council’s reputation, particularly with phone polling for the annual Community Satisfaction Survey being undertaken recently. Councillors will meet again tomorrow, at the March meeting, and with the budget on the agenda, views could be expressed passionately. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said ongoing disputes between councillors could impact the community’s perception of council. “It is not helpful when minority factions continually frustrate good governance. When a decision is made, it is a requirement of the Local Government Act that council - that is all councillors - accept the majority decision and move on,” he said. “Having said that, the vast majority of council decisions are unanimous.” Cr Andrew McEwen questioned whether councillors were disputing
or rather having “healthy democratic debate”. “The issues of confidentiality, equity of treatment of all areas, and improving productivity and performance are very important,” he said. “To hide the real issues behind antiquated views that councillors should not debate their positions and represent the community’s views is counterproductive to good governance. Transparency, accountability and healthy debate are the mark of a healthy democracy.” Cr Mohya Davies said councillors “all have strong opinions and there is robust debate”. “However, once a decision is made we need to accept the democratic process and move on. The 2012–2016 council has had significant challenges to deal with and there have been factions formed,” she said. Cr Jim Fawcett said some councillors were unable to accept council decisions and move on. Cr Lorraine Brunt agreed. “Extraordinary lengths are gone to create community angst, of course the purpose being to build unrest. I believe the majority of people can see what’s happening,” she said. Cr Don Hill said council needs
to have more rigorous debate in open council and other forums. “In my view, it is not possible to inform the community - a role of councillors - if debate is behind closed doors and pressure is exerted on councillors who communicate through newspapers to cease that form of communication,” he said. “I also believe that ratepayers do not want to see the situation whereby a single councillor appears to run the whole show by telling other councillors how to vote and closing down alternative points of view put forward by anyone not in their voting bloc.” Cr Kieran Kennedy said having served on four councils, this council was not that different. “Yes, there are many varied and sometimes heated points of view, but at the end of the day, I believe people will be surprised by the actual amount of unanimous decisions made since November 2012,” he said. Cr Harding said once council makes a decision, other councillors must accept that and “not write articles in the press, stirring the pot”. Cr Newton said only the reputations of councillors causing the disputes were being hurt.
POLICE BRIEFS Speeders caught FOSTER Police issued five penalty notices for speeding at Fish Creek on Monday, March 14. Police were posted at Old Waratah Road after having received complaints of speeding in the 50km/h zone area. Five drivers were caught speeding at between 59 and 64 km/h and received fines between $190 and $303, and three demerit points.
Drivers penalised FOSTER Police received complaints of people failing to abide by the stop sign on Main Street, Foster. Police attended the intersection on Wednesday, March 16 and issued two penalty notices to drivers who failed to stop. Both drivers received a $303 fine and three demerit points.
Inverloch thefts POLICE are investigating the burglary of two properties in Inverloch last week. A property on Wallis Road was broken into on Saturday, March 19 between 10am and 3pm while the house was unoccupied. Offender/s forced entry and stole thousands of dollars worth of goods including office equipment, an air compressor, televisions, guitars and crockery. The offender also broke into a safe and stole a registered firearm and ammunition.
Another burglary occurred at a holiday house on the Esplanade last week. The house was vacant between Tuesday, March 15 and Friday, March 18 when offender/s broke in and stole such items as food and stationery. There were no signs of forced entry and police are investigating both incidents further. Anyone with information relating to either of the burglaries is asked to contact Inverloch Police Station on 5674 1202.
P Plater fined A PROBATIONARY driver was fined for failing to display his P Plates on Sunday. Police intercepted a young man in Welshpool at 9pm who was found to be driving without his P Plates. He was fined $152 and given three demerit points.
Drink driver nabbed A TARWIN Lower man will appear in court after he was caught drink driving in Leongatha on Sunday morning. Police intercepted the 20 year old man on Ogilvy Street around 3am and conducted a breath test. The driver returned a reading of 0.1 per cent. Aside from being over the legal limit, the probationary driver was required to have no alcohol in his system while driving. He will appear at Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
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Troubled waters grip Coast Guard MEMBERS of the Port Welshpool Coast Guard are pleased the State Government could address funding inequity issues that are resulting in Coast Guard volunteers resigning, leaving stricken boaters at risk. Coast Guard flotillas, including those at Port Welshpool and Port Albert, are responsible for funding themselves. Port Welshpool flotilla commander Rocco Maruzza said the unit loses many members because of the incessant
need to source funding. “A lot of my and members’ time is spent chasing money, just to keep afloat. It is hard doing chook raffles once a week, every week. It is easy to get burnt out,” he said. “Basically, all we should do is train and rescue people, not go out looking for funding all the time in order to survive.” Coast Guard Victoria has now resumed normal operations after initial strike action was taken in early February, when the parliamentary inquiry into marine rescue services in Victoria failed to satisfy them. The Coast Guard wanted to be recognised by the State Government and Emergency Management Victoria as an official emergency service, with appropriate funding.
Unlike SES or CFA, the Coast Guard is not covered by any state legislative insurance framework and is responsible for providing its own insurance to protect members. Representatives of Coast Guard Victoria and Boating Industry Association of Victoria met with Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett and Emergency Management Victoria commissioner Craig Lapsley recently. At the meeting, the State Government committed to assisting the Coast Guard and will be starting a consultative process to resolve all outstanding issues. Mr Maruzza said the government should provide funding for equipment, insurance, maintenance and if training was provided by external sources.
Health CEO faces challenges THE interim CEO of Bass Coast Health, Jan Child, believes Wonthaggi Hospital is not in crisis despite debt hanging over the health service.
The hospital has battled with financial issues for years, mainly to keep the emergency department, patient transfer and aged care facility Armitage House up to scratch. A $2 million deficit has put pressure on the hospital, but the hospital board is looking to be in the black within the next two to three years. “The debt is not new and saying it’s a crisis is untrue. Regional health services of this size often run a deficit; it’s not uncommon,” board chair Peter Laydon said. “Strategies are in place to correct the deficit and we’ve identified the key areas of improvement.” Ms Child – who has 30 years experience in public health services and has come to BCH from Peninsula Health – took over the CEO role following the resignation of Veronica Jamieson in the first week of March. In that time, she has found the hospital to be going strong and is anticipating a positive future. “I have been impressed by the staff and volunteers I have met. Our dedicated staff are providing quality care to our community,” she said. “The issues of finance are resolvable and much good work has been done already. We have a robust plan to ensure our financial viability into the future. Becoming financially
sustainable will take us some time but we will continue to work very closely with the Department of Health and I have no doubt we will correct our current financial issues.” The mantra stating no patient care will not be jeopardised by the financial status has rung true for both past and present CEO, and Ms Child will continue to uphold the standard of care left behind by Ms Jamieson. “We have very skilled staff who provide excellent care day in and day out. The clinical care we provide is of a high standard, which means we have an opportunity to expand our services in the future,” she said. “We have the capacity to increase the availability of speciality services to our community and we need to get to a point where our community choose to attend our health service where we provide the care, instead of going up the highway to other services.” Mr Laydon acknowledged the number of changes within the organisation over the past months, but said the changes would not impact the service’s excellent care. “Change in any organisation is inevitable. Board members and executive members are also changed and new people bring new experience to complement those who continue to work in the organisation,” he said. “I have confidence in the board and executive going forward and I think we have a strong team guiding BCH.” Ms Child is expected to continue as CEO for the next six months while the board begins its process to find a new full time CEO.
Water restrictions step up STAGE two water restrictions will apply to Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora from midnight this Thursday, March 24.
The restrictions will apply to South Gippsland Water’s customers of Coalition Creek Water Supply System (Korumburra) and the Little Bass Water Supply System (Poowong, Loch and Nyora), under uniform State Model Water Restriction By-laws. Spring rainfall in 2015 has been confirmed as the region’s lowest on record since the late 1930s. Continuing dry weather conditions throughout summer, together with a resultant increase in demand for water, has lessened reservoir inflows even when rain has fallen. Reservoir levels for the Coalition Creek Water Supply System and the Little Bass Water Supply System as at March 11, 2016 were at 54 per cent and 45 per cent respectively. Flow in the Tarwin River has dropped below 20 ML/day and, under the current bulk entitlement agreement, the extraction of water from the river to supplement Korumburra’s
water supply ceased on Friday, March 4. Extraction started again on March 15 when flows increased, however, it is expected the ability to take water will be a day to day proposition. These low storage levels and forecasts for continuing dry weather conditions has led to Stage 2 “SAVE” Water Restrictions being activated. South Gippsland Water warns that if current weather and water usage patterns continue, Stage 3 Water Restrictions can be expected to be activated for Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora in the near future. South Gippsland Water’s managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “All customers in these townships are urged to elevate water conservation practices for households, businesses, community and recreational facilities. “The Stage 2 ‘SAVE’ measures are being put in place now as Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora need to conserve water supplies until such time that autumn/winter rains can replenish storages. “The corporation will closely monitor storage levels and will activate higher level restrictions as required.”
A key requirement of Stage 2 Water Restrictions is that commercial and household lawns can no longer be watered. Watering systems can only be used to water gardens between 6am–8am and 6pm– 8pm on alternate days*, however, a bucket, watering can or a hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle can be used at any time. Specific requirements apply to sporting grounds, and local community groups should contact South Gippsland Water for further information. Customers are encouraged to visit the South Gippsland Water website www.sgwater.com.au or contact South Gippsland Water’s Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636 for further information regarding Stage 2 Water Restrictions. *Alternate days means odd numbered houses can water on odd dates of the month and even numbered houses can water on even dates. Both odd and even numbered addresses can water on the 31st of the month. Where there is an address without a number, the property is considered an even number.
“We are used by a lot of different groups. We are supposed to be an emergency service, yet we are not treated like one,” he said. “We don’t have a large population to draw from and a lot of my people work full time, so it is hard for them to dedicate the amount of time it takes to run a flotilla.” The Port Welshpool Coast Guard rescues around 100 people a year and now, with their larger vessel they are able to cover a larger area, which will most likely increase the workload. “It is not just recreational fishermen and boaters we rescue. There are a lot of kayakers who launch from Port Welshpool and we even rescue walkers at the Prom,” Mr Maruzza said. “Port Welshpool is not really a safe boating area. Past the Long Jetty is classed as open water and conditions can change very quickly out there. “A lot of people probably wouldn’t launch their boats from Port Welshpool if there wasn’t a Coast Guard here.” Mr Maruzza said he would be happy just to have insurance costs covered. “For us personally the big costs are insurance, vessel,
On the water: Port Welshpool Volunteer Coast Guard flotilla commander Rocco Maruzza said he is hopeful the State Government will recognise the organisation as an emergency service and fund it accordingly. maintenance and equipment costs,” he said. “If they had to pay people to do what we do, it would cost a lot of money. We are all volunteers. I am on call 24 hours, seven days a week and have been for the last five years.” Mr Maruzza said the Coast Guard needs to be classed as an emergency service, because
even though it is, it is not treated like one financially. “The whole marine rescue industry in Victoria consists of only around 1200 people. It wouldn’t take a lot of money to get it right. There just needs to be some will from the government,” he said. South Gippsland Shire Council currently annually
contributes $3000 or 10 per cent of the ticket machine takings to the Port Welshpool Coast Guard. “Council has also provided the Coast Guard with assistance through Community Grants in past years and will continue to assess their submissions in the future,” a council spokesperson said.
Councillors fear rate cap repercussions By Tayla Kershaw DISGRUNTLED Bass Coast councillors approved the 2.5 per cent rate at their meeting last Wednesday (March 16).
After an extensive consultation processes and resounding support for the State Government’s 2.5 per cent rate cap from local ratepayers, Bass Coast Shire Council decided not to apply for a variation of 4.7 per cent. Despite voting unanimously, councillors struggled with their choice to approve the cap, believing ratepayers had not given enough thought about what the cap would mean for the shire. “The community had been telling us if we become more efficient, it will accept a small rate rise, but at what point will we be efficient enough?” Cr Neil Rankine said. “I think the community needs to have a good think about what this means. I’m worried we will turn into a $2 shop shire.” Cr Phil Wright also grappled with the decision, controversially telling his fellow councillors and the gallery he liked to pay rates and he would have preferred to see a 10 per cent rate rise. “I like paying rates. They are an investment for our future and go towards things like meals on wheels and libraries. I feel proud to help people and we have to help people any way we can. Local rates are fantastic and they go towards wonderful projects,” he said. “For some reason there is a local perception that it’s un-Australian not to scream at council for lower rates. If it were up to me, I would have a 10 per cent rate rise to get our facilities as beautiful as Surf Beach’s. If we pay lower rates, we will end up with more pot-
• Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale. holes, long grass and weeds, and less money for pathways and playgrounds. “This is a serious vote and I am really sad to have to vote for 2.5 per cent but that’s what the community wants.” Inverloch ratepayer Mohan de Run said ratepayers are happy with the decision but want to see council continue to work for the community and reprioritise the community works program.
Mr de Run said council should look at ways to make towns more attractive and liveable as a way to gain revenue without relying on inflated rates. “These towns are sought after by people looking to relocate from Melbourne. Attracting more people will help the businesses as well as council. Melbourne residents who are growing concerned about their security in an over populated city think Bass Coast is the ideal place to move,” he said. Mr de Run also suggested council should review the farm differential rate and consider putting a cost on local amenities to gain revenue from tourists. “Council was too generous with the farm differential rate and tourists need to contribute to the infrastructure we have for them,” he said. “For example, we provide clean toilets but that’s not necessarily for the benefit of the
locals. You have to pay to use toilets in Melbourne to pay for someone to clean them; why not here?” Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said council had already made significant savings in the last two years and would find further efficiencies to stay within the cap. “Council was given a clear mandate at the start of our term to pick up that magnifying glass and take a long hard look at the internal operations and organisational structure, find efficiencies, review business models and get more projects delivered on the ground,” she said. “In the last two years we have reduced staff by 23 full time employees and total savings, since employing CEO Paul Buckley, are at $2.98 million, with the majority of those savings redirected to our capital works program.” The draft 2016-17 budget will be released for consultation on April 21.
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Column 7 IN 2015, a group of 11 students in Years 10 and 11 at South Gippsland Secondary College worked with the Foster Historical Society and the Foster RSL to complete biographies of 22 soldiers from the Foster district who fought and died in World War One. The group was nominated for a Young Achievers of the Year
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Award in the Achievement in the Community section by the school. The group progressed to the semi finals, which was a fantastic achievement. GARDEN RELEAF 2016 will be held on the weekend of April 9-10 and Foster’s Elsies Florist and Nursery will be running fun events to get everyone into their gardens to support their health, have fun and also help to raise funds for beyondblue. Research shows there are benefits to physical and mental health by working regularly in the garden, Elsie’s will have fun and informative activities for all ages. ‘Something blue’ will be the theme and there will be
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The swimming program has included district swimming and there has been an after school athletics program. New furniture has arrived for the art room and the Student Representative Council has begun planning the redesign of the Secret Garden. Students took part in Clean Up Loch Day around town on March 10. Crazy Hair Day will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal and students will be visited by Olympic diver Anabelle Smith and Paralympic basketballer Leanne del Toso in the afternoon. A FREE children’s event will be held at the Nobbies Centre on Friday, April 1 from 10.30am to noon. Pauline Hosking will launch her book Cinnamon Stevens – Crime Buster, a fun, adventure/crime novel. The book is set on Phillip Island and follows the mystery of the disappearance of Cinnamon’s class mate during a school camp. A FINAL count of the Keeping Kids on Track entries puts the total number at 500 participants. With many last minute entries on the day (Sunday, March 13), this is a fantastic result and shows the Kilcunda fun run continues to grow every year. Keeping Kids on Track is a local initiative that supports the health and wellbeing of young people in South Gippsland. Funds from the event will go towards local clubs and sport programs. Organiser Deb Rielly said she was thrilled with the turnout and was honoured to bring Keeping Kids on Track back to Kilcunda for its fifth year.
LEONGATHA High School alumni gathered together to celebrate their 30th reunion on Saturday evening. The class of 1981-86 gathered at the Inverloch Inlet Hotel to reminisce about their school years with former students travelling from all over the country. One graduate even made
Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 an overseas trip for the long awaited catch up. NEWHAVEN College’s talented cast of some 40 students have been rehearsing for the school’s next big production, Into the Woods, to be staged in Wonthaggi on April 29 and 30, and May 1. The college shows are always
top class and this will be sure to entertain all the family. THE Ventnor Hall was packed for Imogen Price’s World Challenge Mongolian Fundraiser on Saturday night. Imogen performed on the night along with several other talented students from Newhaven College.
Hundreds congregate: there was a massive turnout for the Palm Sunday walk of witness in Leongatha on Sunday. The walk began from four corners of Leongatha, before the cross was assembled in front of Memorial Hall. Pictured is the group that left the Leongatha Recreation Reserve, walking along Roughead Street. Leading the way with the cross is David Tregellas and others from the Equip and Anglican churches. The event was run by the Combined Churches of Leongatha.
Arousing show: Josh Hooke’s piano recital at the Wonthaggi Baptist Church on March 12 was a success. The audience was enthralled by Josh’s playing of Chopin’s polonaise-fantasie, opus. 63, Schubert’s sonata in a minor D. 784 and Schumann’s arnaval, opus. 9. Josh mesmerised the audience with his outstanding talent and received a standing ovation and cries for more. Josh obliged with an encore from Mozart.
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150 years celebrated Top award for Jesse FORMER Leongatha Secondary College student Jesse Wray-McCann and fellow Leader newspaper journalist John Trevorrow took out The RACV Transport Quill Award for excellence in Victorian journalism on Friday night at the Melbourne Press Club.
LEONIE Hanks commemorated her 70th birthday and Len Hanks his 80th birthday with a party for 160 family and friends at the Meeniyan Hall recently. The Buffalo Boys entertained the crowd and a great time was had by all.
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Forum promotes farm diversity By Stuart Biggins DIVERSIFY and developing ‘agri resilience’ was the theme of the Agrodiversity forum at the Community College Gippsland in Leongatha on Friday. Keynote speaker, Tom Abbottsmith from Glenburn in the Yarra Valley, is from a family that is legendary for having strong environmental values. Mt Abbottsmith’s grandmother was one of the first women to be accepted
into agricultural science at Melbourne University in the early 20th century. He says food production on his farm is about capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into nutrient dense, chemical free food that tastes great. The hens on the farm are so free range as to be described as nomadic and he says he is 100 percent committed to providing beef that is free from growth hormones, antibiotics and genetically modified organisms. Beef is grown on pastures free from herbicides and synthetic fertiliser, and cows are rotated each day to fresh pasture to mimic natural herbivore behaviour. Mr Abbottsmith said, “I understand
cows are slow ponderous thinkers so we handle our cattle gently. You can be assured our cattle lead a contented lowstress life.” Amelia Bright from Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill, Nadine Verboon from Wattlebank Park Farm, Ilan Goldman from Mirboo Pastured Poultry, Meg Parkinson from Annies free Range Eggs, and Bronwyn Brandon from Prom Country Cheese made up an afternoon panel of farmers who have diversified their farm produce. The forum was chaired by the South Gippsland Shire Council’s agricultural climate resilience officer Jill Vella and lunch was catered for by Yooralla from its plot in the community garden.
Peas in a pod: from a family whose environmental values are legendary and with a long involvement in Landcare, Tom Abbottsmith of Glenburn was the keynote speaker at Agrodiversity on Friday. He is with, from left, Sylvia Collett from Bass Coast Farm and Jenny O’Sullivan from Gippsland Food Adventures.
Councillors enter election race By Brad Lester FOUR existing councillors with South Gippsland Shire Council have declared they will renominate at the council election in October.
Those definitely returning for another stint are councillors Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, Andrew McEwen, Lorraine Brunt and Don Hill. Councillors Mohya Davies, Jeanette Harding and Jim Fawcett are considering restanding, while Cr Kieran Kennedy said he would consider his options once the new budget was finalised. Mayor Cr Bob Newton has previously stated he would retire after long service as a councillor. The Star asked councillors for their intentions ahead of the
council election and whether they had candidates aligned to their views also running. Cr Newton said he was unaware of other candidates at this stage. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said it was his present intention to stand again. “I am particularly interested in continuing my involvement with some of the ‘big picture issues’: emergency management, economic development, and relations with State and Federal governments as they affect local government,” he said. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said he did not approve of groups of candidates running a ‘ticket’. “I trust there will be adequate competent and strong individuals running in all wards,” he said. Cr McEwen pledged to stand again as “there still is much work to do to repair the relationship with the community”. Asked if he had candidates
aligned to his views standing in the election in his own ward and/or other wards, Cr McEwen said, “I am not sure who is standing”. Cr Davies said she was considering vying for another term. “Four years is a big commitment in anyone’s life, however I have a number of projects I would like to see completed,” she said. Cr Davies said she believed there were strong candidates considering standing for council. “We may not agree on everything, but it is important to be able to debate the issues and move towards consensus,” she said. Cr Fawcett said he would “probably” renominate, but said there was “still some time before a decision needs to be made”. He said he was not aligned to any candidates. “I welcome a broad range
Cloud over support for council CEO By Brad Lester THREE South Gippsland Shire councillors have not taken the opportunity to publicly support council’s chief executive officer Tim Tamlin.
The Star asked councillors if they supported Mr Tamlin, but only mayor Cr Bob Newton, Cr Mohya Davies, Cr Jim Fawcett, Cr Lorraine Brunt, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Cr Jeanette Harding said they did. Cr Andrew McEwen said he was not on the CEO review committee and had no view on the matter. Cr McEwen’s ally around the council table, Cr Don Hill, chose not to comment, as did Cr Kieran Kennedy, who said the CEO’s performance was a matter for the CEO performance review committee. Cr Newton said he stood “right behind Tim”. “I believe he is conducting himself very well in his job as CEO. The organisation is running very well,” he said. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said he “absolutely” backed Mr Tamlin. “Tim Tamlin has developed into a highly competent CEO in his six years so far in South Gippsland, and is well regarded and supported by the staff,” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said. “As importantly, having
• South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin. dealt with a number of CEOs of other councils in my professional work, Tim is held in the highest esteem by his peers, perhaps the most important measure of all.” Cr Fawcett said Mr Tamlin was appointed by the previous council and had been recontracted by the current council. “Two different groups of councillors have therefore exercised their collective positive judgment on Tim’s performance. My personal position is that I absolutely support Tim in his role,” he said. Cr Lorraine Brunt said Mr Tamlin had her full support. “He has had the strength to make hard decisions and has a great team behind him, and has introduced some great cost saving measures,” she said. Cr Mohya Davies backed the CEO, saying he has provided strong leadership and “he leads a dedicated team that was ‘kicking goals’”.
“I could give many examples: the Great Southern Rail Trail, Foster Children’s Centre, Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre, just to mention a few,” she said. “He has overseen significant productivity savings to ensure the organisation is in a strong and sustainable financial position which will set us in good stead to deal with the State Government rate capping.” Cr Harding said, “We elected Tim as our CEO and, under very difficult circumstances, he is doing a very good job.” Mr Tamlin said, “I’m there to do my job and there are KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) set by council”. “When I signed up my last contract with council, I gave a commitment I would be here until the election,” he said. “After that, we will see how we go.” Come October, he will have more than three years remaining on his current contract – his second five year contract with council. But under the terms of his current contract, the new council can decide not to retain Mr Tamlin. “As an organisation we are going leaps and bounds, and doing some innovative work, particularly in shared services and reducing council’s operating costs,” he said. That includes council joining with Baw Baw Shire Council in sharing a risk management office, rather than each employing an officer.
of independent, sensible and community minded candidates in all our wards,” he said. Cr Brunt said she stood for council to represent her communities “and to make honest and well considered decisions”. “The experience I have gained in my first term will be invaluable moving forward,” she said. She said she would run independently, but had asked “some great community minded people to think about standing for council in the next election”. “I have had mixed responses with no certainties but some definite nos,” Cr Brunt said. “Council needs nine independent people who are there for the good of the communities they represent and council as a whole. A great team will
have great outcomes.” Cr Hill said he would nominate again, as many people had asked him to continue, “saying I have opened up discussions and they finally feel they are being represented”. In relation to running a ticket, Cr Hill said he would not speak for other candidates. Cr Kennedy said there were always rumours councillors were attempting to recruit similar thinking colleagues to run for council. “However, I only pay attention to community members who approach me because, if a person approaches me to run for council I instantly know they are serious and I’m not attempting to ‘recruit’ a person who is not genuine or a potentially committed candidate,” he said.
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OPINIONS Candidates perhaps?
AS a South Gippsland ratepayer I’d like to thank Megan Knight and Gus Blaauw for their contributions as council watchdogs in last week’s Star. Ms Knight’s assessment of the costs and advisability of council running caravan parks was excellent, as was Mr Blaauw’s scrutiny of our shire’s budget, rates (they should be 33 percent lower!) and accountability. I hope they will consider being candidates for this year’s council elections. Steve Finlay, Leongatha.
This is progress? IN a recent newspaper article, what a cheerful impression was given by South Gippsland Shire Council of the ‘progress’ of Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks, with Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks declaring “I think we’re certainly on track” and mayor Cr Bob Newton saying, “our officers are making a good job of it”. And it all sounded like everything was ticking along nicely because last quarter’s income was higher than budgeted. But, it would appear these councillors did not compare the recent September to December 2015 figures to reported actual income figures in the council’s earlier quarterly performance reports - and we can certainly trust those figures can’t we? So let’s have a look at the reported year to date supposed actual income figures for Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks. • January-March 2014: $448,733 (Yanakie), $209,131 (Long Jetty); • April-June 2014: $486,763 (Yanakie), $249,623 (Long Jetty); • July-September 2014: $447,706 (Yanakie), $266,438 (Long Jetty); • October-December 2014: $551,624 (Yanakie), $337, 663 (Long Jetty); • January-March 2015: $654,592 (Yanakie); $407, 735 (Long Jetty); • April-June 2015: $674, 498 (Yanakie), $402, 850 (Long Jetty); • July-September 2015: $291,294 (Yanakie), $166, 213 (Long Jetty); and • September-December 2015: $427,392 (Yanakie); $219,350 (Long Jetty). So given the councillors’ apparent willingness to comment on caravan park ‘progress’, I contacted the coun-
cil to obtain answers to the following questions: • can you confirm the year to date figures are for a rolling year to date, that is for the year up to the end of the period of the report. If not, what is the definition of year to date that is used? • is ‘actual income’ income that is related to caravan parks alone, and does not include income from other sources? • between January 2014 and June 2015 what caused year to date actual income to increase by around 46 per cent at Yanakie and 93 per cent at Long Jetty? • assuming it is a rolling year to date, and assuming the earlier (previous three making up the rest of the year to date year) figures are correct, how is it mathematically possible for the July-September figures to be $291,294 and $166,213 respectively? And the council response to questions about this supposed progress: predictably it was ‘no’ response. So given the lack of response, can we surmise the council was grossly misrepresenting the income obtained from these caravan parks? Has it previously overstated actual income to justify the haemorrhaging of ratepayer funds on a scheme that no one associated with council would ever put up their own personal money to support? There are many other questions that could be asked. But of course they could dispel these impressions by providing honest, accurate and timely answers to questions raised in this and similar letters from others. In next week’s newspaper would be good. Now that would be true progress. Gary Napthine, Waratah North.
Budget unravelled I REFER to the article in The Star, March 16, “Rates relief at last”. Really! It is clear the budgeted $432,000 for council media and communications can produce a lot of spin! But a quick read of the draft 2016-17 budget produces some different figures. Council is congratulating itself. Look at the figures. The draft budget shows a 2.5 percent increase in rates plus an average 1.7 percent increase in garbage and green waste charges, plus our properties have been revalued. This will take effect from January 1, 2016 and the increased rates will be calculated against our higher valued properties.
E D I T O R I A L Region deserves drought relief WHILE last Friday’s rainfall provided some relief to South Gippsland’s drought affected farmers, a forecast for a dry week until Sunday proves the respite was temporary.
While falls of around 30mm were reported across the region, the rain was sorely needed in the wake of a dry summer and spring, and looking at paddocks now, one would not even know the rain occurred. That is why the State Government needs to seriously consider the prospect of drought funding for South Gippsland. A ministerial delegation from the office of Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford will visit Wonthaggi on April 1 to assess conditions in Bass Coast. At this stage it is uncertain whether any relief, should it be granted, would also be extended to include South Gippsland Shire. Coastal areas like Yanakie and Tarwin Lower are in particular need of rain, and even around Leongatha pasture remains brown and short. The government came to the aid of north west Victoria which has endured drought for at least two seasons. However South Gippsland is one of the state’s prime dairy and beef producing regions, and given the region’s significance to the sustainability of those industries, the plight of local farmers cannot be overlooked. The drought was one of the reasons South Gippsland Shire Council made this year’s Music for the People concert at Mossvale Park a free event – because farmers and businesses were hurting financially and a free concert was a seen as a way of providing a day out away from everyday pressures, without expense. The government’s funding providing north west Victoria communities with employment opportunities, farm advisory services, grants and other benefits – all services South Gippsland farmers and townships could use, at least until substantial rain falls and takes effect.
Letters to the Editor
From the budget figures, council will receive an increase of 4.27 percent in rates and charges revenue which includes the rates increase, the garbage and green waste charges and supplementary charges. Last year we were assured the restructuring of council would result in a more efficient and productive workforce. The article states, “Last year’s council restructure contributed to internal savings as did a review of council salaries...” Really. The 2015-16 budget forecasts total staff expenditure is $23.9 million for 262.5 total staff numbers. Then what a surprise on reading the 201617 budget! This shows $25.02 million for 263.4 total staff numbers for 201617. That is one million dollars money for staff in 2016-17! Those numbers and salary costs for 19,000 rateable properties and 28,000 people living in the shire! And of course as the budget papers state, “Council may choose to use in-house or outsourced (staff) resources” so these figures do not include all the outside consultancies which seem to flower each year. This is hardly contributing to “ongoing savings of around $200,000...” Mr Tamlin is quoted as saying “... we’ve planned well and have managed our finances...” Really. If you dig deep (page 159 out of a 164 page budget document) you can find the budgeted income for the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks and the planned capital expenditure (another $176,000!) but there is no mention of the expenditure of running the parks. If we take the costs for 2015-16 and apply them to the 2016-17 projected income there will certainly be no profit, and unknown costs of the legal actions. Coal Creek sadly no longer has its own budget even in the Quarterly Performance Report (just quietly omitted) or the draft budget. However income for 2016-17 in the budget is $105,908. With expenditure hovering around the $700,000-$800,000 mark in previous years (when long suffering ratepayers were given that information) it too will be an interesting exercise to try and work out what Coal Creek will cost ratepayers in 2016-17. I am disappointed. Clearly spin goes a long way and those of us who actually read the draft budget wonder if we are reading the same document. Council can do better than this. Megan Knight, Foster.
Budget insight IN last week’s Star, the editorial wondered why it was that South Gippsland Shire Council could offer a 2.5 percent rate rise budget without cutting services yet was unable to offer cheaper rates in previous years. I can answer that! Two years ago Cr Andrew McEwen and myself proposed a 2.5 percent, 15 year budget and moved a motion for councillors to receive the report at the March 2015 council meeting. I also presented councillors a submission that showed
how this could occur without cutting any services. The majority bloc of councillors in closed session directed the officers to not use any ideas presented by myself in the forthcoming budget. Those same majority bloc councillors also voted down my report. You can find this report yourself in the minutes of the March 24 council meeting 2015 or on our private website at http://progressivereformforsouthgippsland.weebly.com/ At the council meeting March 2015, several of the majority bloc councillors spoke against my proposed budget. They did not think my figures credible. As it turns out, I was correct! It has been possible to produce a 2.5 percent budget for 15 years. Since that date I have proposed a two percent 15 year budget which, alas, was also rejected out of hand by the majority bloc on council. This year I am able to put forward a 2.5 percent budget over 15 years with the first four years’ rate rises being 2.5 percent, zero per cent, zero percent, and zero percent before reverting back to 2.5 per cent. No cuts to services and no reduction in ability to fund future capital works projects. And you are not seeing things. It is possible to have three years with zero rate rises. After council has been overcharging its ratepayers for the last how many years, it is only reasonable to let those ratepayers have something back rather than continue to spend it on four percent staff pay rises and ever increasing staffing numbers. Once again the majority bloc will pooh pooh my figures. Tell me I am being fanciful and dreaming, yet unable to offer up any evidence as to why my proposal is impossible. This year, because of the secrecy clauses (confidentiality clauses) which Cr Fawcett, Cr HutchinsonBrooks, Cr Davies, and Cr Brunt voted through at the February 2016 council meeting I am unable to provide documented evidence of how my proposed budget could be effected since some of the ideas were discussed within the December budget meetings and are now unable to be discussed for ever. I can inform the readers of some of the ideas since they were not discussed at any of the budget sessions so are able to be debated in open council. My first idea is to reduce the staff pay rises going forward from four per cent to 0.5 percent. The staff wage pay rise last year was four percent. Believe it or not. Comparable jobs in the private or non-council sector get paid much less that those employed by councils. When the ratepayers are finding it tough, the staff should take their share of the difficult times. The second idea is to remove all land purchases costs from the 15 years budget. These figures do not represent any intended land purchases and in my opinion represents hidden money.
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The third idea is to halve the anticipated capital works for the caravan parks until revenue increases a little. The fourth idea is to get rid of the media unit. This area had a near doubling of staffing levels at the restructure and they have been churning out media releases ever since at a very fast rate. We do not need this duplication of services. The press record everything during council meetings and represent this information through its respective newspapers more than adequately. We do not need this unit in council. I am not at liberty to make any further commentary on this year’s budget. I also expect those same councillors will not allow any of these ideas to be included in the final budget even if every ratepayer in the shire writes a submission to the budget process demanding to do so. Oh, I almost forgot to add that my budget proposal removes the $32 million municipal office complex project. We can complete the library and upgrade the office accommodation for around $5 million. We do not require $32 million for that project. Cr Don Hill, South Gippsland Shire Council.
Gagging issue IN your paper dated March 1, 2016 on page 11, you quoted the CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council as saying Cr Hill’s claim officers were trying to “gag” officers (sic) was “ridiculous”. A transcript of the meeting shows at no stage did I make any reference to officers and certainly did not claim they were trying to gag councillors. You will also note I made no reference in my letter to the editor the previous week to officers gagging councillors either. For your information it is the council body that votes on any motion on the agenda and as such it would therefore be councillors who were doing any “gagging” if that was occurring. The officers are not in any position to pass that motion since they do not get a vote, hence it is ridiculous to claim they are even in a position to be able to “gag” councillors. The only people who could possibly be accused of “gagging” some councillors would be the councillors who voted for that motion, they being Cr Fawcett, Cr Davies, Cr Brunt, Cr Hutchinson-Brooks and Cr Newton. After you review the transcript I would appreciate a clarification in your paper that I never made any such statement at the council meeting or in your paper. Cr Don Hill, South Gippsland Shire Council. Editor’s note: the article should have stated ‘Cr Hill’s claim officers were trying to “gag” councillors, not officers. The Star contacted South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin for comment in relation to
this letter and he said he stands by his original comments, adding Cr Hill’s comments inferred officers – in this case the CEO – was responsible for attempting to gag councillors.
Council watchers wanted THE establishment of the South Gippsland Community Watchdog Group functions along the same guidelines as the former Endeavour Hills Community Watchdog Group, 2002 to 2005, for the interests of all South Gippsland property owners, ratepayers, residents, local community organisations and businesses across South Gippsland Shire. This vital community watchdog group will perform the following functions: • it will strongly encourage and reinforce the principles and practices of accountability, visibility and transparency in the South Gippsland Shire Council amongst its nine councillors and management; • it will provide the opportunities for South Gippsland property owners, ratepayers and other parties stated above to identify and push South Gippsland community issues, that is uplifted and broken footpaths, dysfunctional councillor and management decisions, and excessive council rates across council wards and South Gippsland council meetings; and • it will strongly endorse and encourage all South Gippsland property owners, residents and participants to play an active part in attending South Gippsland council meetings, monitoring the behaviours and actions of their ward councillors, and asking questions of councillors and management based on controversial, probing and current community issues. Can we afford the repeated high council rates and wastage of ratepayer funds by this council? Interested community members can contact Paul Richardson by phoning 03 9708 0875 or 0408 537 874, or emailing pjrs3@optusnet.com. au or their active local community members. Paul Richardson, South Gippsland Community Watchdog.
Thumbs up for healthcare CONGRATULATIONS to the Leongatha Healthcare Members who were winners at the Victorian Rural Health Awards held at the Sale Turf Club.To receive these honours the team must be overjoyed with their successes. We the community recognise the service provided by all the doctors, nurses and staff at the clinic. The clients, customers, erum, patients should receive some recognition also for providing a varied mix of clientele to help expand the medical knowledge to all at Leongatha Healthcare. Ed Hanley, Dumbalk.
VOXPOP! VOX
On the eve of Easter, what is your favourite chocolate or lolly?
“I like dairy milk chocolate because it tastes good and it doesn’t really have nuts in it.” Abby, St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha.
“I like mint bubbly chocolate because I love mint and green is awesome.” Kayden, St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha.
“I like Crunchies because the taste of honeycomb is awesome.” Liam, St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha.
“Pineapple lumps are my favourite because I love pineapple and they are little chocolates that are easy to eat.” Bella, St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha.
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Coastal road to be safer ROAD safety is being improved on the Inverloch-Venus Bay Road.
Plan ahead: the Transport Accident Commission is urging motorists to drive safely and plan their Easter road trips.
Easter road trip warning THE Transport Accident Commission has issued a road safety plea ahead of the Easter long weekend as new figures show more Victorians are heeding the message around driver fatigue.
The TAC’s latest Road Safety Monitor shows the number of country Victorians admitting to regularly driving while drowsy had halved in just two years. Nine per cent confessed to regularly driving tired, a significant fall from 18 percent in 2013. TAC senior road safety manager Samantha Cockfield said it was pleasing to see 91 percent of people surveyed were regularly doing the right thing by not driving while
drowsy. However, in peak holiday periods, drowsiness remains a common factor in crashes. “Weekends like Easter see a lot of people getting out and seeing different parts of the state and many are travelling longer distances than they are accustomed to and on roads that they are not familiar with,” Ms Cockfield said. “When you add drowsiness into the mix, it can be a tragic recipe.” Driving after 17 hours of no sleep is the equivalent of having a bloodalcohol level of 0.05, while after 24 hours or a full day awake, this becomes similar to 0.1 or twice the legal limit. Ms Cockfield urged anyone taking a road trip this Easter to plan their trip and to take advantage of
SES Driver Reviver sites across the state. “Having a rest stop mid-trip gives you the chance to walk around, get some fresh air and have a cup of coffee to break up a long drive,” Ms Cockfield said. “If you’re feeling really tired, having a 15 minute powernap is a proven way to recharge the batteries before returning to the road. “But the best thing anyone can do before a long drive is get a good night’s sleep, there really is no substitute for it.” To function at their best, a healthy adult needs on average seven to nine hours’ sleep a night. In the past five years, 18 people have lost their lives on Victorian roads over the Easter long weekend, including four last year.
The works are part of a $2.8 million project that will see improvements between Masons Road and Lees Road. Funded under the TAC’s Safer Systems Road Infrastructure Program, the 8.9 kilometre section of road is receiving wire rope safety barriers, tactile centreline marking, signage upgrades, drainage works and removal of hazardous roadside vegetation. VicRoads Eastern Region manager operations Henry Lam said the wire rope barriers would improve safety. “There is a misconception that wire rope safety barriers cause more harm than good, but on the contrary, these safety meaasures have been proven to reduce deaths from run off road type accidents,” he said. “Research conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre has
shown that flexible barriers are superior compared to concrete or steel barriers because of the way they absorb the energy of the crash away from people in vehicles, as well as their deflection levels and the way they contain the vehicle. “At the end of the day, you are more likely to walk away from a crash with a wire rope safety barrier than any other barrier system.” Mr Lam said because of the flexible nature of the ropes, a clear zone behind was needed, which sometimes required the removal of vegetation. “The clear zone is needed for the system to work properly in the event of a crash, but wherever possible, we limit the impact this has on local vegetation and try to balance the needs of the environment with the road user,” he said. He said motorcyclists sometimes saw the rope barriers as a danger, but reassured this was not the case. “There are some thoughts among motorcycle riders that wire rope safety barriers
have a ‘cheesecutter’ effect on riders when they come off their bikes, but this isn’t the case,” he said. “There is no evidence to date, anywhere in the world that indicates motorcycle riders travelling at or below the posted speed limit, are cut similar to how cheese is cut by wire when they crash into it.” Mr Lam said the barriers also helped protect motorcyclists from other vehicles when installed on road centrelines. “Making our roads safer by improving road infrastructure is a vital part of the TAC’s Towards Zero vision.” Works on InverlochVenus Bay Road are anticipated to be completed by mid 2016. For more information on wire rope safety barriers, please visit the TAC website: www.towardszero.vic. gov.au/making-progress/articles/flexible-barriers-howthey-work-and-the-cheesecutter-myth
Taking shape: VicRoads will spend $2.8 million on improving road safety along the Inverloch-Venus Bay Road.
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Stylish cruising on new fleet CARRYING more than a million passengers each year, Princess Cruises’ fleet takes more people to worldwide destinations than any other major cruise line. Offering a near allinclusive experience, everything you could possibly need on a holiday is never far away, so you can be assured the utmost relaxation at all times. Your time sailing with Princess Cruises is guaranteed to be full of excitement too, with a wide range of fresh and delicious restaurants to choose from each day, including that of celebrity Australian chef Curtis Stone, fantastic on-board activities and entertainment, insightful shore excursions and to
top it all off, brand new luxury beds for you to recharge after a long day of activities. After announcing their “Come Back New Promise”, Princess Cruises has allocated $450 million to be spent within the coming years to enhance the guest’s on-board experience. Already well known for leading the way with cruising innovations such as Movies under the Stars, Anytime Dining and The Sanctuary, an adult’s only retreat, Princess continues to lead the way in ensuring all guests’ expectations are meet with the highest of standards. For a limited time only, save on cruise fares and receive 50 percent reduced deposits plus bonus onboard credit. One way to take
advantage of this offer is to explore the Top End of Australia with a cruise from Sydney to Fremantle on-board the stunning Sea Princess, the ultimate way to see the spectacular sights our country has to offer. Along the way, visit busy Brisbane, the tranquil town of Broome and even stop in Alotau, the scenic capital of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. With ever changing itineraries and new ships joining the fleet sailing out of Australia every year, there has never been a better time to experience Princess’s “Come Back New” style of sailing for yourself. For more information contact Leongatha Travel and Cruise on 5662 3601.
Take it easy: relax on a trip with Princess Cruises and see the world from another perspective.
No sale: Leongatha’s old fire station was passed in when it went to auction on Friday afternoon.
No bids for old fire station STOCKDALE and Leggo Real Estate Leongatha will negotiate privately with prospective buyers after the old fire station in Leongatha was passed in at auction last Friday. The property at 2 Anderson Street went under the hammer at midday however nobody placed a bid on the iconic building. “We are very proud to have such a
landmark building on offer. This is the first time in 80 years it has come up for sale,” auctioneer Mick Hanily said prior to the auction. “It has a lot of potential for a business with highway frontage. The 240m squarebuilding and the entire property sits on approximately 880m sq/m.” Bidding opened at $350,000 with no offers, before it was eventually dropped to $325,000. None of the 15 people present placed a bid on the property.
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Have say about transport TRANSPORT infrastructure projects have been given a green light in rural and regional Victoria. The Liberal Nationals secured up to $700 million from the Port of Melbourne lease to ensure these projects come to fruition. Bass MLA Brian Paynter has asked the commu-
nity for input on how it would like the money to be spent. Mr Paynter said the $700 million was in stark contrast to the State Government’s original proposal of spending the entire Port lease proceeds in Melbourne. “I’d like to hear from local community groups, businesses and residents about their ideas of how
the money should be spent here in Bass,” he said. If you would like to make a submission or give your feedback on projects of need in Bass, please complete the online survey at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/ r/6SW72WH or contact Brian Paynter by email brian.paynter@parliament.vic.gov.au or phone 5672 4755.
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*Conditions apply: Fares are cruise only per person in AUD twin share based on interior staterooms available at time of publication, inclusive of all discounts, taxes & government fees (which are subject to change). Offer valid 18 Mar - 30 Apr 16. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted & may fluctuate during the campaign period. Valid for new bookings & not combinable with any other offer. Offer may be withdrawn or varied at any time without notice. +$700 savings per person is based on C615 interior stateroom in comparison to fare launched into market from Mar 14 & Jun 15. >50% reduction is off the standard cruise deposit. Pay only half the standard deposit amount upfront & pay the rest on final payment of the booking. Valid for bookings made between 18 Mar - 01 Apr 16 on selected cruises of 7 nights or more. ^Onboard credit is in AUD, is available on selected itineraries only & applies to the first two passengers in a stateroom. Cruises of 9 nights or less receive $50pp (max $100 per stateroom). Cruises of 15-29 nights receive $150pp (max $300 per stateroom). Credit is not transferable, non-refundable, not redeemable for cash & cannot be used at the medical centre or casino. #Receive additional onboard credit of $50pp (max $100 per stateroom) for bookings made between 18 Mar - 01 Apr 16 on cruises of 7 nights or more. Advertised amount is inclusive of additional onboard credit. To be read in conjunction with the Booking & Passage Conditions available at princess.com/legal/passage_contract/index.jsp which passengers will be bound by. Further conditions may apply. Booking & cancellation fees may apply. Credit card service fees may apply. ATAS No. A11551.
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Sale buoys Berrys Creek By Lucy Johnson BERRYS Creek Hall held its first clearing sale on Sunday with a tremendous turn out. More than 200 locals gathered at the hall to bid on everything from farming equipment to vintage furnishings. “Landmark donated its time and instead of commission going to it this went straight to the hall, so we are really grateful for Landmark’s input,” Berrys Creek Hall vice president Allister Dowling said.
“We have not yet finished tallying up the money but we estimate we raised more than $3000 which will go towards the hall’s kitchen renovations.” The sale included a wide range of items including farm equipment, a caravan, tractors, ride on mowers, clothes dryers, boats, chainsaws, golf buggies, bar fridges and feeders. Berrys Creek Hall Committee kept the crowds happy with a sausage sizzle and coffees on site to raise some extra funds. “The event went really
well and the committee is pleased with the outcome. We had a lot of people coming in and out of the place and it was nice and busy,” Mr Dowling said. “Given the success of the event in its first year, we are looking to conduct another clearing sale in two years and hopefully we will have even more people turn up. “We would like to thank Landmark for donating its time and to the many people who donated items with proceeds going towards the hall. We did not know how it would go but it was great.”
Top deals: from left, Leongatha’s Trevor Hastings, Mirboo North’s Frazz Briscoe and Les Hutchinson of Berrys Creek came together to score some great deals at the Berrys Creek Hall Clearing Sale on Sunday.
Thornton’s bake Easter treats HOP into Easter this week with plenty of delicious holiday foods in store at Thornton’s Bakery in Leongatha.
For the best buns around this Easter...
The McCartin Street bakery has a range of goods baked daily with both traditional and chocolate chip hot crossed buns on special. Thornton’s also has freshly baked pies going fast including the newest addition, a broccoli, cauliflower and cheese pastry which is sure to tantalise the tastebuds. The family favourite bakery has everything from sweets to sausage rolls, meat pies and soft drinks to keep everybody happy these holidays.
Delicious buns: Thornton’s Bakery owner Darren McInnes offers fresh baked hot cross buns to keep the whole family happy these Easter holidays.
YUMMY HOT CROSS BUNS PLUS BEAUTIFUL BREAD, CAKES AND MORE!
Bunny fun: from left, Jodie Clarkson and Alison Gardner are serving up sweet treats at Sweet Life Cafe Leongatha these Easter holidays.
Hop in to sweet life for a beautiful range this Easter Including Fair trade sweets
CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER SUNDAY
lunch - cakes - gifts chocolate - drinks
THO6030055
32-34 McCartin St Leongatha P: 5662 2512
SWE2990011
3 Bair St Leongatha 0409 863 299 CLOSED EASTER FRI, SUN, MON & TUES OPEN SAT APRIL 2 - 9AM TO 5PM RE OPENING WED APRIL 6 - 9AM TO 5PM
Sweet holidays in store FOR many, Easter marks the end of Lent and the commencement of a chocolate overhaul, and there is nowhere better to buy treats than at Leongatha’s Sweet Life Cafe. The Bair Street shop has some special treats in store including enormous 1kg chocolate Easter bunnies up for grabs. “We are having a giveaway for customers who
purchase three or more of our gourmet chocolates and they can go in the running to win a massive bunny valued at $99,” store manager Jodie Clarkson said. “We have four in store so there are three for sale for those who want to give somebody special an incredible Easter gift.” Sweet Life Cafe has a wide range of gift boxes, Easter eggs, chocolates and lollies in store for the perfect Easter confection selection.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - PAGE 17
STAR Real
THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAR
Embrace the rural life Page Page 22 21
Allambee
63 KOONWARRA ROAD, LEONGATHA
• 4 bedroom, master with ensuite + WIR • Open plan living with polished timber floors • Charming country style home, walking distance to town
• Classic 3 bedroom weatherboard home • Wood heater plus RC/AC • New 6m x 9m colourbond shed
$595,000
$399,000
$245,000 LI N ST EW IN G
LI N ST EW IN G
7 ROYSTON STREET, MEENIYAN
• Well renovated 4 bedroom home on 1923m2 block • Huge workshop/shed/garage - separate entrance • Gas log fire, ducted air con throughout
LI N ST EW IN G
4-6 DAVISON STREET, LEONGATHA
5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA
LI N ST EW IN G
Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244
LI N ST EW IN G
Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822
LI N ST EW IN G
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Andrew Newton 0402 940 320
6610 BASS HWY, INVERLOCH 55 ARNUPS ROAD, FOSTER NORTH
2 GIBSON STREET, LEONGATHA
2023 YARRAGON LEONGATHA RD , ALLAMBEE
• Rural retreat on 8 acres (approx) • 4 bedroom, main with ensuite • Second lounge/rumpus room, large open living
• 4 bedroom BV home with ensuite • Covered outdoor entertaining area • 5m x 7m lock up shed accessed through carport
• 4 bedroom period style home on 14 ACRES • Stunning rural views across the valley • 15m x 7m shed, loading race and yards
$398,000
$339,000
$349,000
8 ACRES
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HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE DAIRY FARM IN TOP LOCATION 337.25 ACRES in 2 titles 18 aside S/O Dairy, cup removers 8000 Lt vat, feed system Good fencing, laneways and water supply Comfortable 3 bedroom B/V home
$2,650,000
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ADVERTISING FEATURE
Views forever W HAT a find.
If it is a country lifestyle with spectacular scenery with views as far as the eye can see, taking in Wilsons Promontory and the Strzelecki Ranges, this could be the life changing experience you have been looking for. The property offers 36 acres of well maintained pastures and the home site consists of three acres of manicured lawns and spectacular gardens. There is 28 squares of living and 50 squares under roof and it is a pleasure to present this property for sale. The theme inside and out is of quality craftmanship complemented by quality fittings. Features of the home include four bedrooms with the master having a great ensuite and walk-in robe, huge laundry, study with custom built shelving, and
two generous sized living areas with a quality kitchen with all the mod cons. Next to the living area is a paved covered entertainment area with great views. As for storage, there is a massive four car lock up garage that can also double as a work shop. Externally there is a separate self contained unit ideal for visitors. On the farm side there is a permanent water supply from the springfed creek. There is heaps of shedding with a large shed with two bays lockable and two bays open for calf rearing, plus a three bay machinery shed. The land is all tractorable. This property is situated in a welcoming friendly community and has numerous extras that makes this package appealing.
MT ECCLES 995 Canavans Road Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800
$739,000
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LEONGATHA 185 Sage and Logan’s Road
STAR RealEstate www.thestar.com.au Real Estate Sales Joy Morgan e: joy@thestar.com.au For more information on Advertising in The Star phone Joy on 5662 2294
Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800
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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - PAGE 19
Jason Harris 0417 640 079
Mike West 0409 583 692
Brent Harriage 0417 681 307
Amanda Campbell 0417 309 931
Leongatha
Leongatha
Leongatha
Mirboo North
Korumburra
Lot
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Michael Hanily 0417 311 756
SOL D SOL D SOL D
STAGE 2 RELEASE NOW SELLING PRICES FROM ONLY
$120,000
? Opposite Primary & Secondary
Schools ? Level lots with all services ? Various sized allotments ? Excellent rural views under t contrac SIMPLY THE BEST ? ? ?
LARGE BLOCKS, JUST RELEASED
Set on 1430m2 nth facing block & architecturally designed ? Great family layout giving everyone their own space ? Dble garage & shed that can accommodate caravan. ? ?
ATTENTION INVESTORS ?
Hard to find large blocks on the edge of town. Private & quite location with rural views Choice of 3 blocks, 4487m2, 4765m2, & 5524m2. Ideal for that dream home
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HUGE FAMILY HOME
Development site, 1078m2 flat block, sort after location • Perfect as a town house site subject to S.T.C.A • The property next door is also available for sale. •
From $270,000
33 Hassett Street, Leongatha $269,000
ONLY ONE OWNER
OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE
CONVENIENT RURAL LIVING
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10 Arcadia Crescent, Leongatha $660,000 4
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Immaculate 2 bedroom unit, close to main street Timber kitchen, open living area, reverse cycle unit In a group of only 4 units, top spot
10/2 Conway Street, Leongatha $235,000 Sole Agent 2
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22 Valleyview Crescent, Leongatha $625,000 Sole Agent 5
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Great location, well maintained family home • Recently painted throughout, neat bathroom, R/C AC • Open plan kitchen & living, large outdoor area
12 Horn St, Leongatha $290,000 Sole Agent
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25 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha REDUCED TO $230,000
5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha
75 Hillgroves Road, Leongatha South $449,000 3 1
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MODERN FAMILY HOME
Renovated 3 bed home on handy corner block Open plan living with quality kitchen, SFH, RC Air Large deck, gardens, walking distance to town centre
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• Well maintained 3 BR home on a good sized block • Separate lounge, wood heater, undercover entertaining deck • Single carport, lock up shed with power, access to backyard
16 Byrne Street, Leongatha $189,000
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Lrg sunny backyard, amazing views, nice outdoor area ? ? Chic blend of polished concrete & plush carpets ? Stainless steel appliances, fabulous natural light
10 Norview Drive, Leongatha REDUCED $365,000 S/A
www.stockdaleleggo.com.au
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One of Leongatha's largest homes set on 1494m2 block ? Great location, 5 kms to Leongatha on 1 acre Blackwood kitchen, 5brms, 3 bathrooms & solar HWS ? Well built 3BR/BV home by local builder 2.7m ceilings, ducted vacuum & balcony with views ? Rural views, productive orchard, very low maintenance
IMMACULATELY PRESENTED, IDEALLY LOCATED AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME •
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42 Grandridge West, Mirboo North $275,000 3
96 Ridgway, Mirboo North
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which are fed by a central spring fed dam. Improvements include a comfortable home offering three bedrooms, lounge with air conditioning and wood heating, a neat kitchen and meals area. A double lock up garage with power is next to the house. The stockyards adjoin what used to be a dairy (de-commissioned). In addition to this, a large machinery shed is close by. The property is positioned ideally just over one kilometre off the South Gippsland Highway and on the edge of Nyora. It may even have potential
OCATED on the edge of Nyora township, this 142 acre versatile property would make an ideal lifestyle/farming investment.
The land is mostly flat with a gentle rise at the back and is superbly laid out with a central gravelled laneway servicing seven main paddocks. Also there are four fenced stallion paddocks with a shelter in each. Picturesque natural treed areas are fenced to keep livestock out and there are some shelter belts. The property is watered by troughs in each paddock
for future development (STCA). This is an excellent horse or lifestyle property. Inspection strictly by appointment only.
AUCTION NYORA
115 Lang Lang Poowong Road Saturday, April 9 at 11am on site
FOR SALE
Elders Real Estate Don Olden 0417 805 312 or Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSES FRIDAY APRIL 15 2016 AT 5PM
455 PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD, SAN REMO
SHIRAHAMA
SPECTACULAR WATER AND RURAL VIEWS 34 Ha (84 acres) in Prime Elevated Position Strategic Land Bank Opportunity Proposed Rural Activity Zoning Private Sandy Beach Access Double Sealed Road Frontage Power and Mains Town Water
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Inverloch Office
7 A’Beckett Street Inverloch
5674 1111
A/H DENNIS GINN 0412 317 360 A/H MARNI LEE REDMOND 0403 525 413
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
LEONGATHA - 7-9 Allison Street BRAND NEW UNITS IN WELL DESIGNED COMPLEX
LEONGATHA ‘ TANAMERA' , A PLACE FOR PEACE AND PRIVACY
LEONGATHA - 22 Blair Crescent THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS FOR FAMILIES
LEONGATHA - Noel Court IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME IN PRIME POSITION
• Upmarket 2 BR /3BR units under construction. 7 Star energy rating • Spacious kitchen/dining/lounge. Gas cooking. Dble. glazed windows • Covered outdoor living, gardens. Owner occupier/investment
• Classic home in private, restful setting. Lge. main BR with en suite • Nth facing lounge, lge. bay window, spacious kitchen . Covered BBQ area • Courtyard like gardens. Solar power. A highly sought after location
• Loads of living & entertaining space . 4 BRs, close to schools • OP updated kitchen, dining, lounge. 2nd lounge, Huge new en suite • Extra high dble garage. Fantastic all weather outdoor entertaining area
• 3 BRs, updated bathrooms, 3 spacious living areas. Updated kitchen • Lge. lounge (Coonara.) 2nd lounge/ rumpus room. 2 x RC/AC. Views • Sheltered alfresco area. Low maintenance gardens. Close to schools
2 BR $280,000
3BR $350,000
$325,000 neg. Sole agent
$339,000
$410,000 Sole agent
NEW LISTING
NEW PRICE
SOLD LEONGATHA ALL YOU COULD WISH FOR - SENSATIONAL LOCATION
STONY CREEK HUGE POTENTIAL
ALLAMBEE HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - 219 ACRES
LEONGATHA SOUTH 'WOODGREEN' - 193 ACRE DAIRY FARM
• Low maintenance 3,007m2 block. 3 bay shed & workshop, dble garage • 3 BR quality brick home. Modern kitchen/dining, 2 large living rooms • The ultimate in garaged & outdoor parking. private & peaceful location
• Approx. 59 acres, gentle lay of land in prime location near racecourse • Good hay shed, dog runs/ kennels, stockyards. Well fenced, 2 dams • Double lock-up garage. 5 BR home in need of repair. Potential plus!
• Well-maintained 3 BR cedar homestead, matching bungalow • 12 dams, 3 hay sheds, 10m x 20m machinery shed, workshop • Cattle yards, loading race, head crush. Gently rolling to part steep
• 2 houses. 22 paddocks, 2 central laneways. Good fertilizing history • 14 x SO dairy, new calf shed, machinery shed, large hay shed • Licensed bore. Ideal family farm with potential for improvement.
$420,000 Sole agent
Insight
Sole agent
$799,000
$1,500,000 neg.
insightrealestate.com.au
Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
5662 2220
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STAR Real
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Walk to everything H
ERE’S a chance to move into a neat, fully renovated home where shops, medical centre, and buses are within easy walking distance from your doorstep.
On a corner block and with sidestreet access to the back yard, there is room for additional vehicle or small caravan storage.
The home is set privately amongst native shrubs in both front and back low maintenance gardens. A leafy side entrance leads into a spacious open plan living room. The lounge section contains a cosy solid fuel heater, reverse cycle airconditioning and double glazed front windows. A sizable dining area adjoins the updated kitchen, complete with plenty of storage and stainless steel
appliances. Bedrooms are positioned along a hallway. The main has direct handy access to a rustically renovated two way bathroom. A second toilet off the back door entry is a bonus. A decked outdoor entertaining area the full width of the house and garden shed complete this neat package that is ideal for those starting out, downsizing or looking for an investment opportunity.
LEONGATHA 25 Koonwarra Road Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220
$230,000
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HIS renovated and cosy home is situated in the heart of the hamlet of Dumbalk.
eldersre.com.au 142 ACRES
AUCTION
NYORA SATURDAY APRIL 9 AT 11AM ONSITE 115 LANG LANG- POOWONG ROAD, NYORA
DUMBALK
and workshop with concrete floor and power, plus a two car carport. Set on an 858 m² block with a beautiful private established garden and orchard, all the work is done ready for you to enjoy.
28 Farmers Road Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292
OUTSTANDING COUNTRY PROPERTY LIFESTYLE/CATTLE/HORSE/STUD
$255,000
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Quality grazing property Superb location on edge of town 3 bedroom home & shedding Well fenced for cattle plus horse facilities
• Spring, dam & sheltered treed areas • Melbourne 1 hour, close to coastal resorts • Ideal investment with possible future development potential (STCA) Web ID: 7971925
NEAT FAMILY HOME
FOR SALE
AUCTION
“THE LODGE TOWNHOUSES”
KORUMBURRA SATURDAY APRIL 16 AT 11AM ONSITE 4 RUDDS ROAD, KORUMBURRA
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Exciting new development in Leongatha ? Quality fittings and finish ? Energy efficient design ? Designed with easy living, privacy and low maintenance in mind ? A practical & well designed floor plan ? First class, Leongatha location
Be a part of Leongatha’s most exclusive address, right on the edge of the town’s commercial, shopping and café district ELDERS LEONGATHA
5662 3523
Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083 16 McCartin St, Leongatha
Don Olden 0417 805 312
Open for Inspection times: Sat April 2 at 11 - 11.30am and Sat April 9 at 2 - 2.30pm Or inspection by appointment. • Attractive weatherboard in excellent condition • Single car garage and workshop • 3 bedrooms all with BIR's, 1 bathroom • Good sized block - 694m2 • Lovely sunroom/sitting room • Great opportunity not to be missed! Web ID: 9458843 ELD9240573
The village is nestled in the spectacular Dumbalk Valley, an easy commute to Leongatha, Mirboo North, Foster and further afield, the Latrobe Valley. The two bedroom brick veneer home has a spacious open plan living zone with a recently renovated modern kitchen and is warmed by a solid wood heater or if preferred, a split system air conditioner. The bedrooms are fitted with built-in robes and the central bathroom has a separate shower and bath. Other features of the home include timber floors, solar hot water and outdoor roller shutters providing security, privacy and energy savings. Outdoors there is a covered deck for outdoor entertaining, a large shed
16 MCCARTIN ST 11 COMMERCIAL ST LEONGATHA – 5662 3523 KORUMBURRA - 5658 1894 MEGAN LESTER DON OLDEN JEAN O'LOUGHLIN (PROPERTY MANAGER) 0417 805 312 0428 571 083 0439 383 091
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ADVERTISING FEATURE
Rural living is calling
We get results BARRY REDMOND GLENYS FOSTER 0477 622 292 0477 622 298
ALLAMBEE
KRISTIN LOWE MEG EDWARDS KELLIE THOMAS 0447 681 660 0429 841 555 0438 647 449
2023 YarragonLeongatha Road
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Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922
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$349,000
Riversleigh MEENIYAN, COME & LIVE THE LIFESTYLE · · ·
Beautiful 4 bdrm home, with open plan living, well appointed kitchen and 2 bthrms Dble lock up garage, large expansive block & maintainable gardens Close to school, shops, sporting precinct and rail trail.
$399,000
Inspection will not disappoint
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3 bdrms, open plan living/dining area & solid wood heater Magnificent views with permanent creek frontage & gardens 4 bay steel & timber shed with roller doors, concrete & power
$650,000 NEW PRICE
A L L A B Y Heights is a perfect project property that would suit a hobby farm, weekender or permanent residence.
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LEONGATHA NTH, AMONG THE GUMTREES MIRBOO NORTH, 187 ACRES · · ·
11.7 acres, 4 bdrm brick home, 2 bthrm & open plan living Beautiful natural setting with approx. 3 acres of grassed area 2 sheds, rural views, established gardens and much more
$565,000
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Quality pasture, 15 main paddocks, laneways Outstanding water supply, 2 permanent creeks Undulating country and tractorable
$5,750 per acre
PORT WELSHPOOL - AUCTION 2 VACANT BLOCKS WITH SHEDDING
12 Stewart Street, 1126m2 expected price range $85,000 plus 6 Albert Street, 1615m2 expected price range $120,000 plus TO BE HELD ON SITE SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2016 AT 11AM
Both blocks are in great location, close to popular foreshore of Port Welshpool. Excellent opportunity to secure your property in popular seaside town.
LEONGATHA, FABULOUS FAMILY LIVING LEONGATHA, AMPLE LIVING SPACE · · · ·
3 bdrms, with BIRs and a study or fourth bedroom Modern kitchen, walk in pantry, gas cooktop & roomy benchtop Beautifully appointed, fully renovated bathrooms.
$435,000
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3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick veneer home with 2 large living areas Renovated kitchen, walk in pantry, RC AC plus more Beautiful gardens, double garage, separate workshop
NO STAMP DUTY PAYABLE. GST Payable. Plus Crown Grant Fee of $140.10 Terms 10% deposit with up to 180 days settlement.
For further details contact selling agents:
$449,000
leongatha.landmarkharcourts.com.au
Landmark Harcourts Leongatha
47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292 84 RIDGWAY, MIRBOO NORTH 5668 1660
5682 2100 | 17 MAIN STREET, FOSTER PAR1000035
www.paragreen.com.au
Roll up your sleeves and add your own touch to the four bedroom home. The 14 acres of land is rolling hill country with stunning views across the valley. The home features an open plan kitchen and lounge, four bedrooms, one bathroom with shower and toilet, and more. Outside you will find a large 15m x 7m shed, old shearing shed and yards, loading race, cattle yards, chook run, water storage tanks, dam and open grazing land. This property is central to Leongatha, Mirboo North and Yarragon. Call to arrange an inspection.
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Japanese show off English skills LEONGATHA Secondary College enjoyed a visit from its Japanese sister school last week as its international friends embarked on their biennial adventure.
Eighteen students from Toyama Dai-ichi, Japan travelled to Leongatha for 10 days to learn about education and culture in South Gippsland. Accompanying teacher Kenichiro Ishizaki returned to the school for the third time and said the program continues to improve the schools’ bond every year. “We always look forward to visiting Leongatha and our visits get better,” he said. Leongatha Secondary College coordinating teacher Greg Ellt said students take in turns visiting their sister school, with Leongatha Secondary College students set to embark on their next Japanese adventure in August 2017. “We have been running the program for 26 years now. Every two years we send off 12 to 15 students. We have 18 guests this year and we had to select from 25 students. We did not have the capacity to take them all,” he said. “The students arrived last Wednesday and participated in a range of classes including cooking, art and science.” At the completion of their trip, the Toyama students performed small presentations to the Year 10 English class in their second language. “They were a bit shaky at first but they did a fantastic job,” Mr Ellt said. The Toyama students took time to visit the Healesville Sanctuary and local beaches. When asked what they enjoyed most in Australia, all agreed the native wildlife was a highlight. “The animals are very wild here. The nature is very different to Japan and it is a bit warmer here,” Nagisa Mizushima said. “We have really liked Australian food. Fish and chips are the best.” Fellow student Nao Hosoi agreed. “We want to come back here and spend the rest of our lives here,” she said. “The people are very kind and it is a great place. The only thing we do not like is Vegemite. It is too salty.”
Peace out: students from Toyama, Japan enjoyed their time at Leongatha Secondary College, last week.
Shed in tip top shape LEONGATHA Men’s Shed has dubbed 2015 one of its most successful years yet.
Progress ladies: from left, president Mary Mackison and secretary Wendy Holm have big plans for Leongatha’s Progress Association this year.
Leongatha looks to progress LEONGATHA Progress Association hopes to gain momentum this year after a slow end to 2015. Mary Mackison has taken on the presidency following five years of membership on the Leongatha Progress Association. She will join Wendy Holm who will continue in her role of secretary. “We have not yet met this year and we are concerned by the lack of interest we have received from people. Not many people want to be involved,” Ms Mackison said. “We would like to encourage participation because we feel we have a number of issues that need addressing in so far as ensuring the welfare of Leongatha residents.” One of the most recent concerns is water security. “Our water supply is so important but
we feel there has not been enough broad interest from community members to attend these consultations and our meetings to find out more. More people need to know this vital information,” Ms Mackison said. While the association plans to hold its first meeting for the year in the near future, Ms Mackison is concerned its objectives will not be achieved with dwindling numbers. “Our numbers have declined recently and we need more people to band together to achieve our projects and plans,” she said. “We would really like to reinstate a community newsletter however it is a big job and we need all the support we can get. “At the moment a lack of interest and a lack of numbers is our greatest concern.”
The club experienced an increase in membership and completed a range of interesting and varied projects within the past 12 months. President Max Wood said the group had successful fundraisers, including sausage sizzles at IGA, and selling work to the public. The new “kindling project” proved to also be a success with shed members dismantling pallets and cutting them into kindling packs for sale. Major concreting work was completed to make the shed accessible in all weather, which proved to be a major advantage for members with disabilities.
The Cloak Room discussion group provided a space for men to discuss personal issues in a supportive and confidential environment. Ken Reid organised regular weekly activities for shed members with disabilities which involved painting and packaging wooden toys for disadvantaged children. “The success of our first Market Day Stall at the Mirboo North Markets in October allowed ‘shedders’ to showcase and sell a wide range of ‘shed produced’ items to a very appreciative public,” Mr Wood said. “Leongatha Shed continued to develop friendly and mutually worthwhile relationships with local organisations such as Murray Goulburn, Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supply, Bakers Delight, Community
College Gippsland and Leongatha IGA. Many of these organisations donated items to assist the shed in its fund raising activities for charity.” The woodwork and storage of the shed were also designed and organised to hold new equipment after members visited other men’s sheds across Gippsland to seek design advice. The ‘shedders’ will continue to meet on Wednesdays from 1pm until 3.30pm for a cup of tea and a good chat. The shed will also be open on Mondays from 1pm. “The shed prides itself on providing a friendly and satisfying experience for any man considering joining a local club. Visitors and new members are always welcome,” Mr Wood said.
Mayor’s message Cr Bob Newton I APPRECIATE the time people committed to attend a community budgeting forum last week.
It’s opportunities such as this that help us meet your needs. Council’s first foray into community budgeting – the allocation of $400,000 to each of Foster, Korumburra, Mirboo North and Venus Bay, with the projects to be recommended by community panels – was discussed at the forum, particularly its shortcomings and how it could be better implemented next financial year. Twenty-three nominees attended, giving councillors the opportunity to hear first-hand about why the nominees had been interested in participating, what impediments they saw in attracting more nominees, what capital works projects they would have supported and how community budgeting had been perceived in their communities. We know our communities want more say in how council works with them. We know community budgeting has been successful around the world. We now know we rushed the process. This forum was about us getting feedback so we can do it better next
time around. Council will receive a report at its June meeting detailing how the community budgeting project could be implemented in 2016-17 for projects to be undertaken in the 201718 financial year. Council’s Nyora growth project is in full swing with a recently well-attended community workshop to gather input into the Nyora Development Strategy. The workshop was an invaluable conversation starter. It’s important the local community influences what Nyora will look like and how it is serviced in the future. The project is the result of the sewer being connected to the town and the increased opportunities for growth for land owners, residents and businesses. Nyora community groups received a little economic boost at the weekend with the annual Working Horse and Tractor Rally. Along with a large display of vintage and veteran tractors, a horse compound and display of stationary engines, there was cow milking, hay baling (with stationary presses), blacksmiths forging steel, heritage timber skills displays, a whip cracker and maker, axemen chopping and carving
wood, and plenty of stallholders selling their wares. The rally has been running since 1991 and has grown to be one of the premier rallies of its type. Originally starting as a one-off display of farming, its popularity at that first event was enough to prompt a repeat event in 1993. From there the event has moved location twice and up until the move to Nyora in 2004, the rally ran every two years and is now an annual event. The focus is on community with most of the proceeds distributed amongst the many groups that help make the rally possible every year, including the CFA at Loch, Lang Lang, Koonwarra and Kongwak, the Korumburra Rotary Club and CERT first response team. Finally, it was an honour to attend and MC the launch of Far From Home – a book written by local brothers Tony and Andrew Moon, at Korumburra on the weekend. This powerful book tells the story of soldiers who did not make it home from the war. It immortalises their memory and is an important part of our history. The book is beautifully put together and is a credit to all involved.
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Last year the rookie coach was keenly followed by the media and football following public and the glare intensified as the season’s culmination drew closer with the possibility of a fairy tale ending. Vernon has no interest in fairy tale endings. Fairy tale type endings come about as if by waving a magic wand and that is not how the Leongatha Seniors coach has ever planned to bring a premiership to the club. You only had to be there as the Seniors, Reserves and some Under 18s played a practice match on Wednesday evening, March 9 to feel the dedication, commitment, determination and honesty at work by the whole turnout. There is no slouching around at the Leongatha Football Netball Club. Instead there is a singularity of purpose, a job to be done, and everybody knows what that job is and what their role in bringing it about is. And this cohesion is very much the product of Vernon’s leadership and professionalism. He commands respect around a football club in 2016 for all the right reasons. All eyes are on the ball so to speak; this is a club that means business. Vernon plays his cards close to his chest and this year he might play them even closer. Beau’s father Daryl was taking a keen interest in the practice match and described it as exciting. “The boys are itching for a game. The numbers are strong and so is the enthusiasm.” Taking in the numbers of players, support staff and supporters he said, “To have these numbers at a practice game is good. “We have a good squad and players putting their hands up wanting to join the club. “Beau has a year under his belt. He learnt a lot as a coach last year.” Lochie Du Mont is 23, lives in Richmond and is studying Exercise and Sport at the ACU. Even though he is recovering from an injury he is there on the sidelines, fully kitted out and bouncing a football. He says the club is set for a great year and has more than adequately replaced any players who have been lost. Asked if it is good to be back and preparing for season 2016, the midfielder said, “I’m ecstatic to be back.” The Leongatha Football Netball Club is very happy with the number of players taking the step up to the Gippsland League and very much acknowledges the partnership and importance of a strong relationship between the Alberton League clubs and the Leongatha Parrots and Wonthaggi Power. The club is especially pleased players new to the club or returning to the club this season are locally based and able to train in Leongatha on both nights. Josh Hopkins, Korumburra-Bena, Joel Sinclair, MDU, Chris Dunne, Drouin and Gippsland Power returning from Darwin where he has played with the Northern Territory Thunder for the past three seasons. Matt Maidment, Eastern Football League, Clint Johnston, East Malvern (re-
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mentor the younger girls and helps make the club a tight knit, supportive club. Along with four Under 17s moving up to the Seniors squad are new recruits Hannah Flanders, Shannon Dankert, Kelly Gannon and Kate Rankin. A Grade coach Cathy Govers will be assisted by Kaise Rump, B Grade, Alisha Hemming, C Grade, Kate Sperling, Under 17, co coaches Abby Dowd and Jaclyn Smith, Under 15, Kate Gourlay and assistant Codie Davidson and Under 13, Kathy Reid and assistant Pip Littlejohn. Two Junior sides called Budgies are competing in the LDNA competition. Pre-season has well and truly taken off with the netballers more than ready for Round One. Fund raising is off to a positive start and the focus there is on raising money for the new outdoor match court on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. The first event is Bogun Bingo Night on April 23. Other dates to mark on the calendar include Club Auction Night on July 16 and the Cabaret Ball on July 30. For more information contact club president Renae Littlejohn 0428686250.
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As for football last year the club was in a rebuilding phase with a new look and rebranding itself as the Giants with a strip based on Greater Western Sydney’s. Korumburra will be one of the founding clubs of the West Gippsland Football League when it is established for competition in 2017 and club president
WONTHAGGI Power has appointed a home grown footballer as new Seniors coach this year to lead the club to finals glory.
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Coaches have Panthers ready Reigning club best and fairest and 2015 league runner up best and fairest Chris Endres will fill the post of Senior coach this season. “Chris Endres has plenty of experience. He’s come up from juniors and has been playing with the club for the past 10 years,” club secretary Jaron Smith said. The Panthers are also pleased to welcome Bass
Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew to its coaching panel. Cr Drew has accepted the role of Reserves coach after returning to Bass from Phillip Island. Dean Pipicelli is U/18s coach for the third year, Jack McGrath will coach U/16s, Steve Nichol will coach U/14s, Daryl Cartmel will coach U/12s and Scott Shelton will coach U/10s. Along with a new coaching panel, Kilcunda Bass also welcomes a new president to its committee.
Ash Carlson, in his second year at Bass, is now the president of the club, taking over from Les Watson after filling the post of vice president in 2015. “Les Watson did a fantastic job as our president,” Jaron said. “Although he is no longer on our committee, he is still an outstanding life member and you will certainly still see him helping out where he can around the club.” The opening of the home and away season will allow the club full use of its electronic scoreboard. The
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scoreboard was only used once last year, so the club is thrilled to have the opportunity to use it to its full potential. Though the club social calendar is yet to be finalised, Kilcunda Bass ran the San Remo Fishing Festival on March 13 and battled it out in a practice match against Koo Wee Rup in Bass on March 19. The club was impressed with numbers at training during preseason – including the return of three premiership players. Danny Wells, Kale Ber-
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Phillip Island fire up for new season AFTER the grand final slipped through its fingers last season, Phillip Island is fired up to take the 2016 season all the way to the premiership title.
Phillip Island will take on Stony Creek in the Easter Saturday opening round, with the Seniors under the leadership of returning coach Brendan Kimber and the Reserves under premiership coach Scott Huther. Amongst the players shuffling through the age groups are Alex Duyker and Rory Marshall. Duyker has returned to Phillip Island after training with Gippsland Power and Marshall will be making his debut in Seniors from U/18s. Training has produced strong numbers across the teams but the boys will
be given a week off prior to the opening match for the Eddie Docherty golf week. “We are hopeful for a successful season in our last year in Alberton,” president Lex Munro said. Over on the netball courts, Kate Steel has taken over as the new A Grade coach from former coach Casey Beattie. The coaching panel also includes Jess Bell and Cath Beaumont for C Grade, Nicole Turner and Jules Morris for U/17s, netball club secretary Rosemary Semple for U/15s, Emily Semple and Bec Gysbits for U/13s and Vicki Riley and Jess Gysbits for U/11s. The B Grade coach is yet to be confirmed. Many junior players have excelled into the senior ranks this year, with all keen to get on the court against Stony Creek.
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Last season, the Senior teams missed out on finals while the Junior teams were knocked out in the first few finals rounds. This year, all teams are vying for the top spot. “The girls are fired up and ready to go,” Ms Semple said. “Everyone is excited for the season ahead. The season will be made more exciting by the construction of ongoing developments at the club. The new netball room and visitor football change rooms are in the final stages of planning, and are set to be underway during the season. Phillip Island Football Netball Club is also looking forward to its 70th anniversary to be held on May 28. Contact Lex Munro for more details about the event.
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Allies ready for 2016 IT HAS been a busy off season for the club at DWWWW but despite the long trips to Melbourne and around Gippsland, club president Doug Kay is a happy man.
“We have a new coach in Scott Andersen. His signing has attracted a lot of top class players to the club,” Mr Kay said. The Allies will field teams in the Seniors, Reserves and Fourths in the Alberton Football League 2016 competition. “We are also hoping to get and Under 14 combined side up with Toora to play in the Alberton Junior Football League on a Sunday as well this year,” Mr Kay said. The club was disappointed to not be fielding Thirds, but Mr Kay said the club would continue to strive to field a Thirds side in the future. Scott Andersen is very pleased with the way preseason has gone. “We have been running training camps at Hallam for the Melbourne based players and here at Alberton West,” he said. “We have had an average of 30 to 35 players on the track at each of our sessions so far. “Justin Marriott has remained at the club and will be my assistant coach this year. I am confident that we will hit the field with a good, strong, fit group of players in our first match on Easter Sunday against Toora.” Among that group of key position players are Shaun Batter from Caroline Springs who is a 100 goal kicker with his former club. Ben Doran is a key forward from Leongatha, Ordell Buntine a proven full back from Kilcunda Bass as well as some quick young players and a tall ruckman, Max Combridge, from Wonthaggi, who can run and jump and play up forward when needed.
gles and Ryan Fitzgerald played in the 2013 premiership match, and are joined by several promising new recruits. After finishing off the 2015 season around seventh of the ladder, Kilcunda Bass Seniors is pushing for finals this year with a strong side in the mix. With good numbers and some new faces, the netballers are also keen to start the season strong. Some of the young players moving up the ranks into Seniors include Kelsey Milton and Jasmine Wilson, who will play A Grade this year. Kelsey is a goal shooter while Jasmine plays in Defence. “Kelsey is very versatile and can also play centre. She is fit and determined,” A Grade coach Brylie Wilson said. “Jasmine shows beautiful ball skills and can read the play well.” After leading the entire Senior netball side last year, Brylie will be joined by newly recruited coaches this year. Rhiannon Grinham will
coach C Grade, Mandy Lean will coach U/17s and Leah Burston will coach U/15s. The girls recently played a practice match against Cora Lynn in the lead up to the season opener. “The practice match went well. It was a good opportunity to compete against a team in the league we will be moving into next year. Cora Lynn was a strong
team and I think it was a good eye opener for our girls,” Brylie said. Up against Dalyston in the first round, the girls will need to pull out all the stops. “It’ll be a tough game; Dalyston is always an extremely strong team,” Brylie said “However, we will be confident, keeping our heads up and keep smiling.”
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Umpiring for young THIS is a big year for the South Gippsland Umpires Association when at season’s end it will have to field umpires not only for the Alberton Football Netball League Grand Final but the Gippsland Football Netball League Grand League Grand Final.
Three times the authority: from left, boundary umpire coach Tim Kemp, director of umpiring Gary Scholz and goal umpire coach Paul Bauer will be solid grounding for the region’s umpiring with Scholz reappointment making it three years at the top for him.
Gary Scholtz, the head field umpire coach described this as “a drawcard which only comes around once every four years.” Umpiring both grand finals gives twice the num-
ber of association umpires the opportunity to be involved on the big day and this is seen as a motivating factor for umpires as the season gets under way. On a typical Wednesday night at training at the Leongatha velodrome numbers vary given that umpires come from such a broad area, from Toora in one direction and all the way across to Phillip Island in the other. Those who are unable to train with the group do their own fitness work, the focus of umpire training. In spite of this, Gary Scholtz said, “The umpires are a tight knit group of
guys who want to stay involved. “For me personally, umpiring is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things I have ever done.” Graham Laird and Reegan Kemp represent the opposite ends of the spectrum of the association’s umpires. Graham Laird, president of the South Gippsland Umpires Association, at 71 years of age he has a long connection with football in the district as a player for Inverloch as well as spells as the club’s secretary and president. He joined the association as a goal umpire six
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Steve Fisher retains the Reserves coaching role while Ben Soumilas will coach the Seniors for the fourth season. I-K has not lost any players and welcomes Dylan Clark back into the fold as assistant coach. He played with Frankston in the Victorian Football League last year. The Sea Eagles’ Seniors and Reserves made the finals last year and the Thirds were runners-up, and that finals experience will help them find glory in 2016. I-K will be ready for the Alberton season with practice games against Catani, Seaford and Macedon behind it. The netballers are expecting to make finals in all grades and are aiming for a top two finish. “We have won seven premierships in the past three seasons so we hope to build on that,” netball president Shannon Burke said. Many new players have joined the club this season as Inverloch continues to grow. “We have about 10 new senior players and also a number of new juniors as well. We have had great numbers to select from this year,” Ms Burke said. “We are excited for the year ahead, there is a terrific feel around the club at the moment and everyone is excited to prove how good we can be.” The club has retained most other players, with some Under 17 players leaving to focus on their studies. Several of last year’s senior players are resting with injury. Player numbers are great and the club expects to announce teams of 10 across the board. The club may even enter a junior side in the Wonthaggi association. Under 17 and senior netballers strengthened their strategies by taking part in tournaments in Melbourne. Coaches are: A Grade, Rebecca Wright; B Grade, Rachael Millar; C Grade, Deb Griffin; Under 17s, Janelle Smyth and Bec Hawking; Under 15, Sindy Boyd and Marni Purvis; Under 13s, Kasey Teakle and Kelsey Buxton; and Under 11s was yet to be announced before going to print. Assistant coaches are: A Grade, Sam Cox and B Grade, Kylie Debono. Ms Burke will be assisted by secretary Erin Shingleton and a solid committee of 10 others.
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his involvement shows others his age that it is an option for them. “One of my mates is going to come down to training. He wants to know more parts of the game and that’s why he wants to get involved in umpiring.” There has been an influx of juniors for the boundaries and with six new field umpires (including three returning after a break) competition for those grand final positions will be strong. Mr Scholtz says the emphasis is always on positive, constructive, practical feedback. Consistency is key in
umpiring and as well as being head field umpire coach, Gary Scholtz is entering his third year as the SGUA director of umpiring. “Gary Scholtz has done a good job for the last two years and his reappointment gives us good stability and familiarity for the group,” Graham Laird said. “We’re very happy with the panel he’s helped us put together and we’re confident all our umpires will have the opportunity to develop their skills.” Paul Bauer returns for a third year as goal umpire coach, while Tim Kemp
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Sharks to bite back TARWIN’S Sharks are busy preparing for a fresh season with new faces leading the side to hopeful victory.
In his first season with the club, new Seniors coach Chris Kyriacou has already shown stellar potential at the helm of the white and blue. “Our players have already adapted to their new coaches and they seem to have had a great effect on the team so far,” club president Anthony Hullick said.
Mr Kyriacou and new assistant coach Jase Butler both come from Trafalgar where they had success as playing coaches last season. “We also have Joh Gilliam coaching reserves for the first time. All of them have done an outstanding job so far in training,” Mr Hullick said. “We have lost some old faces but everybody needs a fresh start and that is what Tarwin plans to do this year.” The Sharks hope to bounce back after a season rife with injuries.
“We had a great start to last season and had a few wins but then many of our key players were out for the second half of the season. Most of them are ready to return to the field this season and it is looking good,” Mr Hullick said. “We are very happy with our club both on and off the field.” Unfortunately Tarwin does not have any junior teams in the competition due to lack of numbers, however Mr Hullick said the Sharks are doing all they can to field a team hopefully
later in the season. “We are not going to rule anything out and we will do everything we can to get those children a game.” Over on the netball courts Tayla Robb is set to coach the A Grade alongside Bec Cooke for B Grade and Amanda Cann, C Grade and Under 11s. Kate Turner will head the Under 15s and Glenda Robb is set to coach Under 13s. “We are still looking for an Under 17s coach at the moment and we are a bit low on numbers in that area,” president Brianna
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“We cannot wait to get started. Everybody is really upbeat and cannot wait to get out there.” Netballers are ready to go with B Grade coach Michelle Moore commenting, the girls are ready to put up some strong competition. “Bec Browne will be coaching and playing in the A Grade alongside new player Kara Schelling,” she said. “Mikaela Stretton will coach C Grade and all of our junior sides have filled up with players nicely.” Stony’s netballers and visiting teams can enjoy a brand new netball court which was finished in March. “We are looking forward to playing on the new court and it will be good for our opponents who will now have heaps more space to warm up,” Ms Moore said. “C Grade was the only netball side to make finals and they got knocked out in the first finals game. We were happy with our performance last year but we are always looking to improve every season.” “Preseason has been really good and we are looking forward to getting out there. We are very positive and optimistic.”
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Club president Mal Davies said Foster has appointed Nick Connellan as senior coach this year. “He was recruited from Edithvale last year and won Foster’s Best and Fairest,” he said. “We have picked up some handy recruits through his contacts for the coming season. Mark Prain has been reappointed as Reserves coach.” Mr Davies said the club believes it will have enough numbers to fill both senior sides. “Junior numbers are an ongoing problem and with the ages changing we will field an Under 16 side but not an Under 18s,” he said. In a practice match against East Malvern recently, promising young player Mitch Green broke his lower leg and ankle and is recovering after surgery. Netball club president Nics McKenzie said numbers for both seniors and juniors are great, particularly in the younger age groups. “We have recruited more senior players than we have lost which is a great thing and two of the new players are also coaching our A and B Grade teams,” she said. Coaches for this season are Verity Fountain, A Grade, Sal Whilance, B Grade, Emmah White, C Grade, Marney Cowell and Katie Jones, Under 17, Deidre Zuidema and Bron Williams, Under 15, Michelle Charlton, Under 13 and Sandy Prain, Under 11. “Emmah, Michelle and Sandy are the only coaches continuing from last year so it is pleasing to have new people wanting to fill these roles,” Ms McKenzie said. “Last season we had four teams in finals, which was pleasing, even though none made it to the grand final. Our goals for this season are to have all teams to make finals and as many as possible to grand finals. “The three senior coaches are all excited about the upcoming season and are expecting some great things.”
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FOOTY DRAWS 2016 Alberton Football League Round 5: April 23-24 Phillip Island v Dalyston Kor-Bena v MDU (Night) Foster v Toora (Night) I-K v Fish Creek DWWWW v Tarwin Stony Creek v KilcundaBass
Round 1: March 26-27 Easter Phillip Island v Stony Creek Dalyston v Kilcunda-Bass Foster v Fish Creek (Night) Tarwin v MDU DWWWW v Toora I-K v Kor-Bena Round 2: April 2 Stony Creek v Dalyston Fish Creek v Phillip Island MDU v I-K Toora v Tarwin Kor-Bena v DWWWW Kilcunda-Bass v Foster Round 3: April 9 Dalyston v Fish Creek Phillip Island v MDU I-K v Toora Foster v Stony Creek DWWWW v Kilcunda-Bass Tarwin v Kor-Bena Round 4: April 16 Kilcunda-Bass v Tarwin Kor-Bena v Phillip Island Stony Creek v I-K MDU v Foster Fish Creek v DWWWW Toora v Dalyston
Round 6: April 30 Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Island MDU v DWWWW Toora v Stony Creek Fish Creek v Kor-Bena Tarwin v I-K Dalyston v Foster Round 7: May 7 I-K v Dalyston Foster v Tarwin DWWWW v Phillip Island Stony Creek v MDU Kor-Bena v Kilcunda-Bass Toora v Fish Creek Round 8: May 14 Dalyston v Kor-Bena Kilcunda-Bass v I-K Tarwin v Stony Creek MDU v Fish Creek Phillip Island v Toora Foster v DWWWW May 21 - INTERLEAGUE Round 9: May 28 DWWWW v Dalyston Fish Creek v Kilcunda-Bass Phillip Island v Tarwin Kor-Bena v Stony Creek Toora v MDU I-K v Foster Round 10: June 4 Dalyston v Tarwin
Kor-Bena v Toora MDU v Kilcunda-Bass Stony Creek v Fish Creek Foster v Phillip Island DWWWW v I-K Round 11: June 11 MDU v Stony Creek Kilcunda-Bass v Kor-Bena Tarwin v DWWWW Phillip Island v I-K Dalyston v Toora Fish Creek v Foster Round 12: June 18 Stony Creek v DWWWW Fish Creek v Dalyston Phillip Island v KilcundaBass I-K v MDU Toora v Foster Kor-Bena v Tarwin Round 13: June 25 Dalyston v MDU DWWWW v Fish Creek Tarwin v Phillip Island I-K v Stony Creek Foster v Kor-Bena Kilcunda-Bass v Toora Round 14: July 2 Kilcunda-Bass v Dalyston Stony Creek v Phillip Island Fish Creek v Tarwin MDU v Toora Kor-Bena v I-K DWWWW v Foster
Round 7: May 28 Traralgon v Maffra Morwell v Bairnsdale Moe v Leongatha Wonthaggi v Drouin Warragul v Sale
Round 1: April 9 Traralgon v Leongatha Wonthaggi v Morwell Warragul v Moe Bairnsdale v Drouin Sale v Maffra (Sun) Round 2: April 16 Leongatha v Wonthaggi (N) Morwell v Sale Maffra v Bairnsdale (Sun) Drouin v Warragul (Sun) Moe v Traralgon Round 3: April 23 Anzac Day Leongatha v Maffra Sale v Wonthaggi Warragul v Bairnsdale (Sun) Drouin v Traralgon Morwell v Moe (Sun) Round 4: April 30 Wonthaggi v Moe Traralgon v Sale Warragul v Morwell Maffra v Drouin Bairnsdale v Leongatha Round 5: May 7 Bairnsdale v Traralgon Wonthaggi v Warragul Morwell v Maffra Leongatha v Sale Moe v Drouin Round 6: May 14 Leongatha v Warragul Maffra v Moe Traralgon v Wonthaggi Sale v Bairnsdale Drouin v Morwell
Round 8: June 4 Bairnsdale v Moe Warragul v Traralgon Wonthaggi v Maffra Sale v Drouin Leongatha v Morwell Round 9: June 11 Queen’s Birthday Moe v Sale Maffra v Warragul Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Drouin v Leongatha Morwell v Traralgon (Mon) Round 10: June 18 (Split round) Drouin v Bairnsdale Moe v Warragul Maffra v Sale (Sun) June 25 Leongatha v Traralgon Morwell v Wonthaggi (Sun) Round 11: July 2 Sale v Morwell Warragul v Drouin (Sun) Bairnsdale v Maffra Traralgon v Moe Wonthaggi v Leongatha (Sun) Round 12: July 9 Maffra v Leongatha Moe v Morwell (Sun) Wonthaggi v Sale Bairnsdale v Warragul Traralgon v Drouin Round 13: July 16 Moe v Wonthaggi Sale v Traralgon Morwell v Warragul Drouin v Maffra Leongatha v Bairnsdale
Tarwin v Kilcunda-Bass Toora v Kor-Bena
May 21 INTERLEAGUE v Colac DFNL at Colac
Round 16: July 23 Kor-Bena v Foster MDU v Dalyston Tarwin v Fish Creek I-K v Phillip Island Stony Creek v Toora Kilcunda-Bass v DWWWW
Round 7: May 28 Yarragon v Yall-Yall Nth (YYN) Boolarra v Yinnar Trafalgar v Hill End Thorpdale v Newborough Morwell East v Mirboo North
Round 1: April 9 Yarragon v Hill End (Hill End) Trafalgar v Yinnar Boolarra v Thorpdale Morwell East v Newborough Mirboo North v Yall-Yall North Round 2: April 16 Yarragon v Mirboo North (Traf) Yinnar v Newborough Hill end v Boolarra Yall-Yall North v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Morwell East Round 3: April 23 Yarragon v Yinnar (Yinnar) Boolarra v Morwell East Yall-Yall North v Hill End Newborough v Mirboo North Sunday April 24 Thorpdale v Trafalgar Round 4: April 30 Yarragon v Boolarra (Traf) Yinnar v Thorpdale Morwell East v Hill End Newborough v Yall-Yall Nth Mirboo North v Trafalgar Round 5: May 7 Yarragon v Thorpdale (Thorp) Yinnar v Yall-Yall Nth Boolarra v Newborough Trafalgar v Morwell East Hill End v Mirboo North Round 6: May 14 Yarragon v Trafalgar (Traf) Morwell East v Yinnar Yall-Yall Nth v Boolarra Newborough v Hill End Thorpdale v Mirboo North
Round 17: July 30 DWWWW v Kor-Bena Dalyston v Phillip Island Fish Creek v I-K Stony Creek v Foster MDU v Tarwin Toora v Kilcunda-Bass Round 18: August 6 Tarwin v Dalyston Fish Creek v Stony Creek Phillip Island v Kor-Bena Kilcunda-Bass v MDU Foster v I-K Toora v DWWWW
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June 11 - Bye Queen’s Birthday Holiday Weekend Round 9: June 18 Yarragon v Newborough (Newb) Mirboo North v Yinnar Trafalgar v Boolarra Hill End v Thorpdale Morwell East v Yall-Yall Nth Round 10: June 25 Hill End v Yarragon Yinnar v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Boolarra Newborough v Morwell East Yall-Yall Nth v Mirboo North Round 11: July 2 Mirboo North v Yarragon Newborough v Yinnar Boolarra v Hill End Trafalgar v Yall-Yall Nth Morwell East v Thorpdale July 6 - Junior Carnival Round 12: July 9 Yinnar v Yarragon Morwell East v Boolarra Hill End v Yall-Yall Nth Mirboo North v Newborough Trafalgar v Thorpdale
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Ellinbank Football League Bunyip v Nilma Darnum Longwarry v Koo Wee Rup Dusties - bye
Round 14: July 23 Traralgon v Bairnsdale Warragul v Wonthaggi Maffra v Morwell Sale v Leongatha Drouin v Moe Round 15: July 30 (Split round) Warragul v Leongatha August 6 Moe v Maffra Wonthaggi v Traralgon Bairnsdale v Sale Morwell v Drouin Round 16: August 13 Maffra v Traralgon Bairnsdale v Morwell Leongatha v Moe Drouin v Wonthaggi Sale v Warragul Round 17: August 20 Morwell v Leongatha Traralgon v Warragul Maffra v Wonthaggi Drouin v Sale Moe v Bairnsdale Round 18: August 27 Warragul v Maffra Sale v Moe Wonthaggi v Bairnsdale Leongatha v Drouin Traralgon v Morwell
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Round 8: June 4 Yarragon v Morwell East (Traf) Yinnar v Hill End Mirboo North v Boolarra Newborough v Trafalgar Yall-Yall Nth v Thorpdale
Round 13: July 16 Boolarra v Yarragon Thorpdale v Yinnar Hill End v Morwell East Yall-Yall Nth v Newborough Trafalgar v Mirboo North Round 14: July 23 Thorpdale v Yarragon Yall-Yall Nth v Yinnar Newborough v Boolarra Morwell East v Trafalgar Mirboo North v Hill End Round 15: July 30 Trafalgar v Yarragon Yinnar v Morwell East Boolarra v Yall-Yall Nth Hill End v Newborough Mirboo North v Thorpdale Round 16: August 6 Yall-Yall Nth v Yarragon Yinnar v Boolarra Hill End v Thorpdale Newborough v Thorpdale Mirboo North v Morwell East Round 17: August 13 Morwell East v Yarragon Hill End v Yinnar Boolarra v Mirboo North Trafalgar v Newborough Thorpdale v Yall-Yall Nth Round 18: August 20 Newborough v Yarragon Yinnar v Mirboo North Boolarra v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Hill End Yall-Yall Nth v Morwell East NOTE: Yarragon home games will be played at the away club ground OR Trafalgar.
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Round 5: May 7 Koo Wee Rup v Ellinbank Buln Buln v Neerim South Nar Nar Goon v Longwarry Cora Lynn v Poowong Garfield v Lang Lang Nyora v Bunyip Nilma Darnum v Dusties Catani - bye Opening matches - Catch up Round - Saturday, April 2 Dusties v Buln Buln Garfield v Bunyip Round 1: April 9 Koo Wee Rup v Catani Nar Nar Goon v Buln Buln Dusties v Ellinbank (Sun) Cora Lynn v Neerim South (Night) Bunyip v Poowong Nyora v Lang Lang Nilma Darnum v Longwarry Garfield - bye Round 2: April 16 Ellinbank v Nilma Darnum Neerim South v Koo Wee Rup Buln Buln v Garfield Lang Lang v Cora Lynn Poowong v Dusties Catani v Nar Nar Goon Longwarry v Nyora Bunyip - bye Round 3: April 23 Koo Wee Rup v Lang Lang (Sunday Night) Nar Nar Goon v Neerim South Dusties v Bunyip Cora Lynn v Longwarry (Sun) Garfield v Catani Nyora v Ellinbank Nilma Darnum v Poowong Buln Buln - bye Round 4: April 30 Ellinbank v Cora Lynn Neerim South v Garfield Lang Lang v Nar Nar Goon Poowong v Nyora Catani v Buln Buln
Round 6: May 14 Ellinbank v Nar Nar Goon Neerim South v Catani Lang Lang v Buln Buln Poowong v Koo Wee Rup Dusties v Nyora Bunyip v Cora Lynn Longwarry v Garfield Nilma Darnum - bye May 21-22 - VCFL Community Interleague Championship Round 7: May 28 Koo Wee Rup v Bunyip Buln Buln v Longwarry Nar Nar Goon v Poowong Cora Lynn v Dusties (Night) Catani v Lang Lang Garfield v Ellinbank Nyora v Nilma Darnum Neerim South - bye Round 8: June 4 Ellinbank v Buln Buln Lang Lang v Neerim South Poowong v Garfield Dusties v Koo Wee Rup (Sun) Bunyip v Nar Nar Goon Longwarry v Catani Nilma Darnum v Cora Lynn Nyora - bye Round 9: June 11 Koo Wee Rup v Nilma Darnum Neerim South v Longwarry Buln Buln v Poowong Nar Nar Goon v Dusties Cora Lynn v Nyora Catani v Ellinbank Bunyip v Garfield Lang Lang - bye
Round 10: June 18 Ellinbank v Neerim South Poowong v Catani Dusties v Garfield Bunyip v Buln Buln Nyora v Koo Wee Rup Longwarry v Lang Lang Nilma Darnum v Nar Nar Goon Cora Lynn - bye Round 11: June 25 Ellinbank v Longwarry Poowong v Lang Lang Dusties v Catani Nilma Darnum v Buln Buln Cora Lynn v Nar Nar Goon Bunyip v Neerim South Nyora v Garfield Koo Wee Rup - bye Round 12: July 2 Koo Wee Rup v Cora Lynn (Sun) Neerim South v Poowong Buln Buln v Dusties Lang Lang v Ellinbank Nar Nar Goon v Nyora Catani v Bunyip Garfield v Nilma Darnum Longwarry - bye Round 13: July 9 Neerim South v Dusties Buln Buln v Nyora Lang Lang v Bunyip Nar Nar Goon v Koo Wee Rup Garfield v Cora Lynn Catani v Nilma Darnum Longwarry v Poowong Ellinbank - bye Round 14: July 16 Koo Wee Rup v Garfield Poowong v Ellinbank Dusties v Lang Lang Cora Lynn v Buln Buln Bunyip v Longwarry Nyora v Catani Nilma Darnum v Neerim South Nar Nar Goon - bye Round 15: July 23 Ellinbank v Bunyip Neerim South v Nyora Buln Buln v Koo Wee Rup
Lang Lang v Nilma Darnum Catani v Cora Lynn Garfield v Nar Nar Goon Longwarry v Dusties Poowong - bye Round 16: July 30 Ellinbank v Dusties Neerim South v Cora Lynn Buln Buln v Nar Nar Goon Lang Lang v Nyora Poowong v Bunyip Catani v Koo Wee Rup Longwarry v Nilma Darnum Garfield - bye Round 17: August 6 Koo Wee Rup v Neerim South Nar Nar Goon v Catani Dusties v Poowong Cora Lynn v Lang Lang Garfield v Buln Buln Nyora v Longwarry Nilma Darnum v Ellinbank Bunyip - bye Round 18: August 13 Ellinbank v Nyora Neerim South v Nar Nar Goon Lang Lang v Koo Wee Rup Poowong v Nilma Darnum Catani v Garfield Bunyip v Dusties Longwarry v Cora Lynn Buln Buln - bye Round 19: August 20 Koo Wee Rup v Longwarry Buln Buln v Catani Nar Nar Goon v Lang Lang Cora Lynn v Ellinbank Garfield v Neerim South Nyora v Poowong Nilma Darnum v Bunyip Dusties - bye
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Bay looks sparkling THE Venus Bay Clean Up Australia Day crew collected 32 bags of rubbish from around the town recently, more than double that collected in the previous year.
Organised by Scott Cameron, representing the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, the event has been making Venus Bay a cleaner place to live since 2012. “I have been running the Clean up Australia Day event for five years now,” he said. “With all the tourists who visit over the summer months, I felt there was a need for the beach to be cleaned due to the overflowing bins and little care of rubbish management from lots of people. “The first year we held the event, we were nominated for an award
for the event and after attending the awards night at the MCG in Melbourne, we won the 2012 Clean Beaches Community Leadership award for the state.” Mr Cameron said the award sparked an ongoing call and motivation for the event and five years later, it is still going and getting bigger and better every time. From 2012 to 2015, the event had the help of around 20 volunteers who collected around 15 bags of rubbish. In 2016, 34 people helped to gather 32 bags of garbage. “The areas covered this year were Venus Bay beaches one to five, including the car park areas, Venus Bay jetty and car park, Doyles Road beach and car park, Venus Bay shop car park and Jupiter Park and the Venus Bay Community Centre and skate bowl,” Mr Cameron said.
“Special thanks go to the Tarwin Lower CFA for attending and cooking the barbecue, Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula Inc for its ongoing attendance and the hard work, the Venus Bay Life Saving Club members for collecting rubbish and helping to transport people, Kerry Auchettl from Venus Bay for organising and personally donating some large banners and signs for the promotion of the event, and Clean Cut Tree Services for the donation of the food and drinks for the barbecue.” Mr Cameron said the event would run again next year, with a larger focus. “I am aiming to go bigger and better next year, and have had some discussions about incorporating the wider community of Tarwin Lower to include the river area and the township in the clean up,” he said.
Play time: from left, students Brad, Jarvis, Lochie and Lily had a great time at the twilight picnic at Wonthaggi North Primary School.
Picnic fun at Wonthaggi North A PICTURE perfect evening greeted the Wonthaggi North Primary School’s annual twilight picnic.
It was a wonderful opportunity for staff to mingle with students and their families. A sausage sizzle cooked by the parents and friends association catered for
the hungry picnic-goers and games were organised for students. Egg and spoon races were held for all year levels, while the sandpit treasure hunt had the children energetically digging for coins. Chalk drawing on the basketball court added to the fun. A self portrait competition was also held with some wonderful artists discovered.
Waste warriors: from left, Clean Up Australia Day Venus Bay coordinator Scott Cameron, Jemason Cameron, Charlotte Gee, David Gee, Brett Watson, Phoebe Watson, Charlie Watson, Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club president Craig Watson, Simon Gee, Kimberley Gee, Harry Gee and Jack Gee all lent a hand to tidy up Venus Bay recently.
Mayor’s message Cr Jordan Crugnale HALF of the world’s population are under 25 years of age. They can change the future of our world and community with their well-being and courageous behaviour. They are here to show the rest of us a different way of seeing. Although our young people sometimes get a bad wrap as being problems of society, they are such vital assets for the economic, political, social and cultural life of our communities. Over 830 young people, along with parents, carers and service providers have created our Youth Action Plan 2016-2020 which was adopted only a few days ago. Some of the feedback, input and answers showed that for the most part young people had a strong connection with their physical environment, with their peers and with their communities. We do, however, have a disproportionate number of young people that, when compared to state and regional averages, are not travelling so well in areas of mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness and unemployment. Projects in the Action Plan span the education, recreation, arts, health and enterprise spectrum. With some already in train, we look forward to implementing some innovative programs, strengthening partnerships with those working in the youth space, introducing change-making opportunities and advocating for much needed services with and for our young people in the Bass Coast region. One such innovative program is the six part series of short videos made by young people for young people with the assistance of the tech savvy Mick Green from Drift Media, with the support of Council’s youth planning and policy officer Geraldine Archibald. The latest one, Bullying, was written and filmed by, and
starred the Wonthaggi Secondary College Satellite VCAL students – such a fabulous group of young adults. Forty-two per cent of youth surveyed in the plan said bullying was an issue. It is a big issue with big impacts that can be lifelong and debilitating. Our role is to work as a team with service providers, professionals, schools and families to help young people build that inner resilience, as well as change ‘mean’ behaviour which has so many obvious and not so obvious guises these days. Home and school are supposed to be the safest place for kids to be themselves, be looked after well, be loved and cherished, but we know they is not always the case. This digital media project brings to light another five issues – family support, family violence, where to go for help, youth ‘voice’ and love for environment and the arts – all relevant, topical and genuine for what matters here today in the Bass Coast Shire. What’s really special about the short films is that our young people have explored topics that can be really hard to talk about, and they have done it with respect and support for each other. They trusted a process, and whilst being in front of a camera can be confronting, they overcame any fears for the desire to change perceptions, behaviours and make a difference. I’d like to say congratulations to all involved in all four episodes and the upcoming two, and all who have had input into the plan. To watch the first four videos in the series, visit www. facebook.com/basscoastyouth and if you would like an insight into our young people and their concerns, needs and data, have a quick scan of the action plan at www. basscoast.vic.gov.au/youth.
Preps are best: back from left, Fish Creek Primary School’s newest additions, Alistair, Harrison, Kyan and Makayla and front, Steele, Julia, Zac, Owen, Ebony and Fyn.
Preps enjoy first term THE 14 Preps at Fish Creek Primary School has enjoyed a successful first term at school. Acting principal Wendy Vitols said the school has experienced several improvements, including an upgrade to the furniture in the science/art teaching space. “Thanks to a large donation from the Jaycees, we will be purchasing buddy benches for placement around the school to enhance social connectedness among our students,” she said. A local family chose to donate the proceeds from a garage sale to the school, which could fund the purchase of modular furniture for the assembly
area. Ms Vitols was concerned enrolments would be substantially less this year. “We had 23 Grade 6 students graduate at the end of last year and we were looking at a smaller group of enrolments as Preps,” she said. The school has welcomed several new staff, with Kiarna Smith returned from teaching overseas. Tilly Halfpenny was at the school for half of term one as a part of her teaching practicum and Mrs Vitols will continue in her role of acting principal. Ongoing programs at the school this year include the Kidsmatter action team and the Peaceful Kids program.
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and also a celebration of the 130th year of the school. To mark the occasion, a pictorial display of the school will be exhibited in the stadium during the fair, souvenir bookmarks will be for sale and there will also be a reunion of the class of 1976, principal Wendy Caple said. “The fair has got bigger and bigger, and the community has got behind it and the parents are enthusiastic,” she said. Rides will include Thomas the Tank Engine, Egyptian funhouse, Cha Cha, go karts and a giant inflatable slide. There will be a display of snakes and native animals, an animal farm, mini golf and free activities for younger children.
The fair will feature a silent auction, with a photograph by Western Australian photographer Christian Fletcher, a print by Kongwak artist Fiona Kennedy and a football signed by the Collingwood Football Club. A spinning wheel will run, offering prizes donated by local businesses, and the clothing and secondhand bazaar is expected to be popular. Tickets in the major raffle, with a kayak a big prize, are still available. “Inverloch is just buzzing on that weekend because we have the first round of footy and netball, there is the Rotary market and there are a lot of garage sales, plus it’s traditionally the last weekend of the tourist sea-
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Portrait stands out on national stage By Brad Lester ONE of Australia’s most regarded portrait painters calls Inverloch home.
John Mutsaers was a semi-finalist in the 2015 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize in Sydney. His work, Dressed in Cohen, reflected the melancholic mood of the works of the Canadian singer and painter Leonard Cohen, with a twist. The subject of the work, a woman dressed in black, is peeling an apple alongside a chicken. “I like people to find the significance in it for themselves,” Mutsaers said of the quirky additions. “There are symbols of fertility in there.” Mutsaers believes art has a bigger role to play than simply depicting an attractive scene and so has created series of works exploring themes. Goats in Boats studies migrants and their challenges they overcome in finding a new life in a foreign world. The artist chose goats to represent migrants as he sees them as “tenacious, inventive creatures that seem to survive anywhere”. “That was the case when I came to Australia from Holland as a 14 year old boy. It was a big adventure for me but it must have been tough for my parents who had no money and were not able to speak English,” Mutsaers said. Another series, The In-
Inviting commentary: Inverloch artist John Mutsaers was a semi-finalist in the 2015 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize with this work, Dressed in Cohen. finite Bird Cage, studies the need for humans to have freedom. “I pick on the birds and the bird cage because our term to talk about freedom is to say ‘Free as a bird’, yet we see them very often in cages in spite of the fact humans want their freedom so much,” he said. Another collection analyses the plight of children in detention centres, and other works depict landscapes from his European homeland or explore the styles of the great Dutch masters Rembrandt and van Gogh. Mutsaers will hold an exhibition at his Inverloch home at 9 Churchill Crescent at Easter, commemorating his 30 years as a professional
artist. The exhibition will be held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am-5pm all days, with the opening at 2pm on Easter Saturday. He largely works with oil paints in an Impressionist style to convey mood via a delicate use of light. Mutsaers also creates thought-provoking sculpture, often commentaries on contemporary issues, and confesses to including a little of himself in each work. Mutsaers and his wife Mary moved to Inverloch after their studio at Moe burnt in 2009 when a smoldering log blew out of the fireplace. He lost 22 paintings that were to be shown at an exhibition at Perth’s Curtin University.
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Colour celebrated HEATHER Towns, or Zulu, as she is known to many, is opening her studio/gallery to the public in the Easter holidays.
Her creations are a pure celebration of her love of colour. She works with flat graphic images and uses a beautiful French acrylic paint that retains its magnificent rich pigments. Heather’s style of painting comes from a love and study of ‘Outsider Art’. She paints her images in a form of layers and chooses to forget perspective, preferring to let the art stay free spirited. Heather sees life as patterns and rhythms of colour and shape. She has now moved into the family beach house that was designed and built by her father in 1959. Heather has undertaken a major renovation to include her studio and print workshop. She is now working on a portrait and has just completed a large piece that is at the Victorian Artists Society Contemporary Exhibition in East Melbourne. In the past three years she has had exhibitions in
Open house: Heather Towns will exhibit her artwork at her Cape Paterson studio and gallery this Easter. Sydney in the Botanic Gardens Palm House right near the Opera House. In October this year, Heather will hold a solo exhibition in Melbourne and will exhibit again in Sydney in 2017. After graduating from art school with honours, she worked as a graphic designer and a few years later she set up her own studio. Operating under the
business name of Value Added Design, Heather was able to provide for herself and her two children whilst continuing to paint, print, travel, dance and just love life through art for more than 50 years. Heather continues to study, is a regular participant at life drawing and a painter at Artback. She is a member of The Victorian Artists Society,
Bass Coast Artists and Artists Society of Phillip Island. Heather also performs with tribal bellydance troupe Womanjah and her textile work can be seen on YouTube. Go to belly dance costumes - Carma Cohuna. Her studio/gallery is at 2 Nardoo Street, Cape Paterson. Phone 0418 263 264 or email zulu@heathertowns. com Website: www.heathertowns.com
Pretty aplenty: Meeniyan Art Gallery coordinator Meg Viney stands in front of Genevieve Manhal’s 100 Lost Worlds exhibit.
Local talent on show MEENIYAN Art Gallery’s extraordinary Water and Earth exhibition will come to a close this Thursday so art admirers had best hurry in fast to witness its glory.
The exhibition highlights to work within a family of artists based in Inverloch. Genevieve Manhal’s mixed media works are currently on display with her parents’ Jen, and Robert’s work. Robert’s glorious photography is currently on show in the Access Gallery with his series of metallic natural flora prints hung upon the walls. “Robert is a woodwork teacher and he handmade all of his frames,”
Meeniyan Art Gallery coordinator Meg Viney said. “He used old recycled timber from beneath an old house. It really adds character to the work and it looks wonderful.” Robert’s wife Jen is currently exhibiting a range of works in the Water and Earth exhibit including three dimensional statues and installations exploring the plight of Syrian refugees. “Jen is very passionate about the Syrian refugee crisis and has made a number of works exploring its concerns,” Ms Viney said. Jen’s work includes plastic blow up globes, figurines and hand stitched ornaments to offer a social commentary on the timely concern. Genevieve’s work explores
mixed media with her large piece 100 Lost Words incorporating 100 individual hand dyed panels, each with a different piece of embroidery and appliqué landscape. Combined, the panels create a wall with a spectrum of colour and offer a peak into each of the “worlds”, all of which are up for individual sale. Genevieve also has a number of hand stitched pieces and linoleum prints on display, showing off her versatility and artistic skills she inherited from her parents. Meeniyan Art Gallery is open 10am until 4pm on weekdays and 11am until 5pm on weekends, closed on Tuesdays. Head in now for a last chance to take in some spectacular pieces of local work.
Music to students’ ears SOUTH Gippsland Specialist School has welcomed Letitia Condron as the new music therapist on campus.
Ms Condron has more than 20 years experience in music therapy and said she looks forward to conducting a new program at the Leongatha school. “I have worked at Bass Coast Specialist School for a little while and decided I wanted to do more programs with children with disabilities,” she said. “Prior to that I was working with children under five and elderly people in aged care so it has been a new challenge for me.” Ms Condron works with students across all year levels in half hour workshops to help children with social skills, emotional expression, cognitive memory and attention. “I take time to find out what the students’ goals are and we work to match those
Sweet music: from left, Marcus, Letitia Condron and Sam enjoyed making music at South Gippsland Specialist School in Leongatha. goals,” Ms Condron said. Each session comprises a welcome song, singing, relaxation practice and playing instruments. “The children get to use a lot of percussion instruments and we use a lot of different mediums to explore and engage with them. They also learn a lot of things about taking turns and patience,” Ms Condron said.
Students have started using percussion instruments including xylophones and drums which have proven to be a success in the classroom. “They are very honest. They will tell me if they do not like something. But every session is different and it is fantastic to see them respond to music and find spontaneous enjoyment in it,” she said.
Refugees supported SOUTH Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees gathered for a Let Them Stay rally in Wonthaggi recently. Group president Felicia Di Stefano said the rally advocated for the release of asylum seekers being held in offshore detention centres. Advocates obtained 60 signatures along with unsolicited donations to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre. “People signed our petition asking the government to be more compassionate and humane with their asylum seeker and refugee policies,” Ms Di Stefano said. “These people come to Australia having experienced trauma and warfare and they have done everything they can to run away from a bad situation.” Rally members marched to Wonthaggi’s Plaza where they joined the Harmonisers in songs of freedom. “Many people came up and showed their support. We even had two police officers come along and they congratulated us for our efforts,” Ms Di Stefano said. “We want to be able to help refugees
who have come here for their own safety. We can process them onshore and assess them for refugee status on Australian land.” South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees is asking for the government to reconsider sending 267 asylum seekers back to offshore detention centres. “If they are found to be refugees we should accept them. They can enrich our communities, offer economic benefits and possess many skills we need in the region,” Ms Di Stefano said. The community group is also taking donations including canned goods, blankets and clothes for donation to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Anybody wishing to donate goods is welcome to deposit them at the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood House drop off site. “We are petitioning for the closure of all offshore detention centres. Not many refugees flea to Australia compared to countries in Europe. We should be ready to help them,” Ms Di Stefano said. To find out how you can get involved, send your enquiry to sgrar07@gmail.com
Fun learning: from left, new education aid Stacey Whiteroad settles into the morning activities with Ashley and Mitchell at the Bass Coast Specialist School.
Funding backs school by Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast Specialist School has received a $3000 grant from AusNet Services to buy instruments for the new music therapy program.
“We are looking to expand our art, drama, dance and music program, so every student has an opportunity to be involved and explore their interests,” principal Edith Gray said. Senior students also have the opportunity to explore new skills with the pre VCAL program. The program allows students to receive a certificate and explore employment pathways. They will be able to learn the skills needed to find employment including writing a resume and applications, occupational
health and safety, reading body language, sitting for interviews and behaviour. “Many of our students do not have part time jobs, so this program is very important,” Ms Gray said. The Wonthaggi and Inverloch Lions and Rotary clubs will continue their fantastic work with Bass Coast Specialist School this year. Last year, the clubs assembled shade sails over the school’s playground and built raised permaculture garden beds so students of all abilities could access the vegetable gardens. “Our playground had no undercover area, so the shade sails have really helped the students who couldn’t go outside, and the children have loved talking about and fixing the garden. We’ve really appreciated their work,” Ms Gray said. “We’ve haven’t had a chance to discuss our next project yet, but it would be nice to do some planting.”
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Discover Prom this Easter THERE are always ample activities to enjoy at Wilsons Promontory National Park, and particularly so this Easter long weekend. Park visitors can discover the life of a potoroo and join a ranger to explore the underwater world of the Prom. Junior ranger activities will include learning about native plants and the quirky behaviours of birds.
There are also junior ranger activities based around identifying animals that live in Tidal River, and learning about the hooded plover and the impact of rubbish on the marine environment. There are also outdoor activities, stories and craft for children aged three to five. Bookings open from 9.30am on Friday, March 25 at the Visitor Centre in Tidal River or call 1800 350 552.
Flower pals: Welshpool and District Horticultural Society member Prue Fleming, left and Rosslyn McPherson, right with Alayne McKenzie from Foster at the Welshpool Flower Show.
Autumn show defies dry THERE were masses of dahlias, roses and other cut flowers on display at the Welshpool Hall for the recent Welshpool and District Horticultural Society’s 55th autumn show.
The dry summer was unable to stop the region’s best green thumbs producing lovely displays
for the annual show, which was in its 55th year. The best exhibit in the show was awarded to Dennis and Jean Zietsman from Longwarry for the Gladys Johns Championships, the best dahlia exhibit. The Zietsmans also exhibited the best dahlia and the best vase of dahlias and won trophies in sections 11 and 16. The best vase of
Lovely bunch: Jane Millard from Welshpool with her beautiful roses that placed second in their class at the Welshpool and District Horticultural Society’s 55th autumn show.
waterlily dahlias was exhibited by Gary Kipps. The encouragement award was given to Patricia Newby who exhibited the best dahlia in progressive. The theme of this year’s autumn show was Monkey Business, which saw the introduction of a few new activities to the show. Adults and children had a lot of fun with the theme and there were some monkeys found in some unusual spots. The Toora Primary School’s Parents and Friends Group provided tasty refreshments across the weekend and had many happy customers. South Gippsland Water donated some items to help gardeners become more waterwise around the garden and home, and these were distributed during the show. The Welshpool and District Horticultural Society’s spring show will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, on the weekend before the Melbourne Cup. The society’s meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month with a varied program of activities, speakers, demonstrations and garden visits. Visitors and new members are always welcome. In April, the speakers will be from Sale to speak on their passion for salvias. Results: • Best exhibit in Class B
cut flower: Wendy Muir. • Best rose in exhibit in B and novice encouragement award: Cheryl Glowery. • Section 55 yellow rose: Yvonne Austin. • Section 61 full bloom rose: Kate Crowl. • Section 88 cut flower bloom: Josie Rutherford. • Best exhibit in Class C containers of cut flowers: shades of a yellow basket exhibited by Arie Bos. • Section 108 container of roses: Hilary Height. • Section 120 marguerites: Jeanette Burgess. • Section 133 flowers not listed: Rodney Emmerson. • Section 138 Australian plant: Hilary Height. • Section 148 foliage, one kind: Hilary Height. • Best exhibit in Class D pot plants: Wendy Muir. • Best cacti/succulent: Wendy Muir. • Best exhibit in Class E floral art: arrangement using succulents by Arie Bos. • Best exhibit in Class F fruit and vegetables: collection of herbs exhibited by Terry Josephs. • The Sedunary Memorial Prize for the harvest basket: Jan Gyles. • Section 197 six French beans: Bev Tyers. • Section 205 eight small tomatoes: Wendy Muir. • Section 210 three zucchini: Bev Tyers. • Best exhibit in Class G home produce: olives exhibited by Jan Gyles. • Collection of three to six items: Jan Gyles. • Section 240 jam: Jan Gyles. • Section 250 novice jam: Alison Wilde.
Anglicans share ideas CHURCH members from Anglican parishes in South Gippsland met for a conference in Leongatha recently. Five workshops followed by plenary sessions filled the day, concluding with the Saturday Evening Liturgy. Presenters included Rev Geoff Pittaway (Mirboo North), Rev Graeme Peters (Inverloch/Wonthaggi), Rev Jo White (Yarram) and Les and Sandy Ridge (Bass/Phillip Island). The workshop titles included
Creating Community, Creating Sacred Space, Music without Musos, and Contemporary Liturgy and Worship. St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild was responsible for the catering. Rev Peters introduced the community dinner concept that is in full swing in Wonthaggi on a Monday evening. Members of the church family prepare and serve an evening meal to anyone from the community who would like to come (and come they do) – a meal with a message. The Ridges presented a session on music without musicians to show singing was possible with the assis-
tance of other media. Mr Ridge gave a Powerpoint presentation with technical information and helpful hints. Rev Pittaway outlined some of the ideas used at Mirboo North at one of the Sunday morning services, based on team prepared and teamdelivered contemporary worship with children and youth as a focus. Rev White presented a workshop on creating sacred space and methods of prayer including using the prayer book, meditation and prayer beads. She prepared a prayer table that included a cross, a Bible, a candle and water.
Fresh approach: from left, Gippsland Community Leadership Program participant Jake Weir from Western Port Water with CEO of the Committee for Gippsland Mary Aldred and lead facilitator Libby Thompson at the Gippsland Community Leadership Program’s first program day at Leongatha.
Leongatha leads the way THE Gippsland Community Leadership Program’s first program day was held at Leongatha’s Federation Training campus recently, with participants from across Gippsland attending.
Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred said the program day reminded participants of the vast history of Gippsland that helps shape and influence the Gippsland of today. The day followed the program’s launch in February at Inverloch, which marked the 20th program year since it began in 1996. “Today participants gained a greater appreciation for the history of Gippsland, how the current population made its way to Gippsland and how the different industries helped build Gippsland communities,” Ms Aldred said. “From learning about Aboriginal history and communities around the Gippsland region through to the modern day population changes, the first program day focuses on understanding who we are as Gippslanders and how we have evolved. “Gippsland has an incredible history and the Gippsland Community Leadership Program is fortunate to have passionate and expert local presenters from around the region provide participants with an interesting and in-depth understanding of Gippsland.” Boolarra historian Patrick Morgan gave a thorough presentation on the history of Gippsland and the obstacles and challenges Gippsland has overcome throughout settlement. “Gippsland is different to the many other parts of Victoria with a dispersed population of over 250,000 people across the region and its greatest asset being the reliable rainfall,” he said.
Mr Morgan’s presentation also discussed the successive historical migration waves in Gippsland from the indigenous population through to explorers, squatters, miners, selectors to modern day sea-changers to the cultural, economic and historical influences on the Gippsland communities. Mandy Leggett, Aboriginal cultural heritage officer at West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, presented about the history of Gippsland’s indigenous population, providing participants with a greater awareness of the presence and traditional customs of the Gunai Kurnai people of Gippsland. The Gippsland Community Leadership Program will guide participants through a 12 month in-depth understanding about Gippsland, including its history, communities and industries while looking at the challenges and opportunities ahead for the region. While participants will gain a greater understanding of Gippsland they will also undertake several leadership theory components, where participants hear from a range of leaders from Gippsland and around Australia, as they build on their own development and understanding of leadership qualities. The Gippsland Community Leadership Program celebrates its twentieth year in 2016, and with more than 500 graduates, is managed by the Committee for Gippsland based in Warragul. The Gippsland Community Leadership Program will next head to the School of Student Leadership in Marlo in East Gippsland for a two-day residential session with the theme being Education in Gippsland. Guest speakers will include Mark Reeves and Robyn Francis from the School of Student Leadership, Snowy River Campus.
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A Star is born
LILY Florence Dowel was born at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora on January 4. Lily is the second daughter for Scott and Kate Dowel of Mirboo North and a sister for Chloe, 20 months.
Probus nears 25th year THE Probus Club of Inverloch is coming up to its 25th anniversary and looks back on those 25 years with great pride.
Probus was established by Rotary as a social and fellowship arm for retired people, and Inverloch Probus provides an array of activities and functions to keep Inverloch retirees active in mind and body. At the club’s 2016 annual meeting, Colin Billington was named president. He thanked outgoing president Alan Hurst for his marvellous work and Mr Hurst in turn thanked the committee for its support. The club’s range of activities includes the Friday Walking Group which has been walking for all of those 25 years, locally and further afield, always finishing at a pleasant location for morning tea. Probus’ monthly Dine Out takes members to a range of eating places, local and beyond, while a monthly day tour can be anywhere from Werribee Park or Puffing Billy to local places of interest or even a mystery tour. There is an active out-
New direction: incoming Probus Club of Inverloch president Colin Billington with some of the working committee. Back, from left, Ian Turnbull, Hazell Billington, Sharne Sholte, Ben van den Elst, Kevin Allen, Maureen Gallagher, Frank Thomas, Alan Hurst and Gerda Epskamp. Front, from left, Carol Hurst, Julie Sharp, Helen Twite, Sylvia Trott, Judy Thomas and Mervyn Trott. door leisure group that goes on a caravanning and camping trip each quarter to various parts of Victoria. A range of activities and tours are always organised for the week of the camp. The fortnightly knitters
Tarwin Lower Red Cross TARWIN Lower Red Cross held its first meeting for the year in February.
ADELAIDE Bertie Henwood was born at Bass Coast Health on March 13 to Hayley Kew and Adam Henwood of Wonthaggi.
Members attended the Australia Day breakfast ceremony at Fishers Park. The branch was represented at the regional meeting in Leongatha. Linen had been collected for the refugees and sent to headquarters. Val Latham made a lovely Easter hamper raffle for the meeting day and Murial Riley, whose birthday was the same day, was the lucky winner. Our guest speaker was Tahnia the local snake catcher. She explained to us that snakes don’t try to bite us only when they are threatened or stood on etc. The best thing to do if you see a snake is to stand still and walk away. If you need to remove one from around or inside the house please ring a snake catcher and watch were it is. Tahnia showed us her equipment of black bag and hook with handle on it . This was a very interesting talk. Afternoon tea followed with more snake stories over a cup of tea.
group was formed initially as an additional fellowship opportunity, but is now providing an enormous range of knitted rugs and garments for Salvation Army Women’s Refuges, and more recently for Mission Without Borders, an
organisation providing food, clothing and assistance to the poorer Eastern Bloc countries. Monthly meetings provide the opportunity for additional fellowship with members and a wonderful range of speakers who tell
us what is happening locally as well as around the world. For information about the Probus Club of Inverloch, contact Mr Billington on 5674 2892 or secretary Julie Sharp on 5674 2903.
Milpara Community House news TERM one finishes this week and the last class will be Construction Induction (White Card) on Thursday, March 24.
The term two program will be available on the website milparacommunityhouse. org.au this week. If you live in Korumburra you should find a copy in your mailbox during the school holidays. We’re sure you’ll love what we have on offer next term. After its popularity, we have Beginner Group Guitar Lessons and Tarot for Beginners back. We’ve also added a fortnightly morning Jewellery Beading Techniques. This will alternate with our current evening session. Exercise your body, mind and soul with weekly Tai Chi, Yoga and Meditation classes. A Meditation for Beginners Course running over five weeks will also be on offer.
The new Singing Group is now weekly and looking to expand its members. All skill levels and ages welcome. If you’d prefer to just come and listen that’s OK too. New for term two is Handywomen – Plaster Repairs, Introduction to Community Services, Play Reading, Warhammer Introduction, Alzheimer’s Volunteer Companion Workshop, Flower Arranging Basics, Coffee Making, Windows 10 Workshop and Introduction to Study Online. Small Business Victoria will also be conducting two workshops, Understanding Marketing and Marketing for Growth. The Centrelink agent will operate normal hours during school holidays.We’d like to wish everyone a happy and safe Easter Break. Term two starts on Monday, April 11. Need more information? Call 5655 2524.
Fun and games: from left, Mia invited her pop George Yates to grandparents day at Leongatha Primary School last Thursday.
Happy family: from left, Robyn Lester and her granddaughter Tayla enjoyed the sausage sizzle at grandparents’ day last week.
First aiders ready to respond THE Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre was fortunate to receive a grant to run first aid training recently.
EVIE Mae Johnson was born at West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul on January 17 to Ben and Sarah Johnson of Traralgon. Ben is originally from Leongatha South.
The grant was provided by the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Grants funding. The Tarwin Lower Health Centre Committee was concerned volunteers at the health centre had not had any recent first aid training, should a crisis situation occur during opening hours. Through the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Grants funding, a St John’s First Aid trainer was able to bring volunteers and locals up to speed with the latest techniques. A number of volunteers and locals participated in the one day training session. President Don Kennedy said onlookers may panic during a crisis, but with first aid training there was a model of responding for people to fall back on. This would help to engender confidence to act. The centre has a defibrillator on the premises that was donated by the Bendigo Bank. The first aid training, which included CPR, also helped to re-inforce confidence in using the defibrillator, Mr Kennedy said. He expressed gratitude for the funding that has enabled more local people to be skilled in the latest first aid techniques.
Nans, pops come play LEONGATHA Primary School students got a special visit from their grandparents last Thursday. Grade One students invited their relatives to partake in a day of activities and performance as part of the school’s mission to help students gain an understanding of their heritage early on in their education. Grade One teacher Szilvia Smith said the school has been focused on teaching students about their own history before they learn about the history of Australia. “We believe children should be learning about their personal history before we
expect them to learn about other histories,” she said. “We do grandparents day every year and this year’s group has had a wonderful day. They played games from the past and had conversations with their grandparents about what school was like back when they attended class.” Students put on a performance for their grandparents in the performing arts centre. Classes met for a sausage sizzle lunch and the students played a series of old games including hopscotch, noughts and crosses and skipping with their guests.
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Quality was mixed, with all the regular buyers in attendance and operating. Prices for the good quality lots over most grades were up to 5c dearer, but due to the large percentage of secondary lines overall prices trended cheaper. In the draft of young cattle, B2 vealers topped at 333c, with most C2 grades making from 275c to 310c, to average 296c/kg. Yearling C3 heifers to the trade made from 277c to 299c, averaging 288c/kg. The better quality C3 and C4 medium and heavy weight steers made from 290c to 304c, to be up to 6c/ kg dearer. The average quality lines made from 265c to 285c, to be up to 8c/kg cheaper. Dairy and crossbred D3 steers and bullocks remained firm averaging 240c, while the plainer D2 lines eased up to 17c, averaging 227c/kg to processors. In the yarding of cows, medium and heavy weight D1 cows made from 175c to 211c to remain firm to 7c/kg cheaper. Heavy weight D3 beef cows ranged from 215c to 240c, and averaged 229c, which was 5c/kg easier overall.. The next sale draw - March 23: 1. Elders, 2. Landmark, 3. Rodwells, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. SEJ. Fortnightly Sheep Sale - Wednesday, March 23 at 12pm.
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Prime Sale - Wednesday, March 16 BULLOCKS 12 Tamburo Pty Ltd, Woodleigh 699.2kg 8 Primitus Jan Nominees, Lang Lang East 661.9kg 7 P.A. & J.C. Kelly, Airly 575.0kg 10 J. Allen, Almurta 768.0kg 4 D.O. & M.T. Blake, Perry Bridge 736.3kg 10 A.K. & D. Morrison, Glengarry 661.0kg STEERS 1 J.C. & R.F. Piasente, Mount Eccles 370.0kg 1 D. & H. Wyhoon, Koonwarra 330.0kg 1 N.J. & S.K. Geary, Leongatha 360.0kg 1 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 415.0kg 1 J. Nation, Krowera 465.0kg 1 D.A. Sheen, Mirboo 465.0kg HEIFERS 3 R. Hopkins, Yinnar 333.3kg 2 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 250.0kg 15 Loch Hope Nom Pty Ltd, Koorooman 406.3kg 12 Couper Cattle Partnership, Mardan 458.8kg 1 R.W. & L.M. Brooks, Korumburra Sth 230.0kg 1 D. & M. Trigg, Woodleigh 350.0kg COWS 1 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 720.0kg 1 R.J. & J.A. Buchanan, Bena 675.0kg 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 715.0kg 1 R.S. & E.C. Gloster, Tarwin 640.0kg 8 M.P. Kennedy, Nerrena 653.1kg 1 W. Bullock, Nerrena 515.0kg BULLS 1 J. Treacy, Korumburra 890.0kg 1 C. & L. Daley, Leongatha 1040.0kg 1 R.J. & J.A. Buchanan, Bena 945.0kg 1 I.J. Ramsay, Yarram 840.0kg 1 Beverly Farms Pty Ltd, Poowong 940.0kg 1 Sam Ditta, Toora 905.0kg
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$2136.65 $1980.33 $1716.95 $2293.25 $2198.44 $1967.14
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$1230.62 $1072.50 $1157.76 $1322.19 $1462.89 $1462.89
279.6 $932.00 278.0 $695.0 277.6 $1127.98 277.2 $1271.66 276.0 $634.80 275.0 $962.50 248.0 240.6 239.6 238.0 238.0 234.2
$1785.60 $1624.05 $1713.14 $1523.20 $1554.44 $1206.13
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$2693.14 $3126.24 $2821.77 $2457.84 $2562.44 $2394.63
Thursday, March 17 Steers: D. & G. Hunter, Trafalgar East, 11 x $1455; A. & C. Ball, Korumburra, 8 x $1390; L.R. Forrester, Leongatha, 15 x $1360; B. Densley, Mirboo North, 8 x $1350; B. Tieman, Drumdlemara, 1 x $1350; B.M. & G.H. Missen, Woodside, 8 x $1330. Heifers: J.L. & K.F. Clark, Outtrim, 1 x $1140; K. Graham, Mirboo, 1 x $1100; G. & J. Wallis, Kongwak, 11 x $1060; J. Rich & Partners, Walkerville, 11 x $1030; B.S. Griffin, Jumbunna East, 1 x $980; M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript, Leongatha South, 1 x $935. Cows: B. Phyland, Krowera, 1 x $840; B. & C. Craddock, Mirboo, 1 x $810; A. & N. Haig, Drumdlemara, 1 x $700. Cows and calves: C. & L. Daley, Leongatha, 2 x $1700; S. & R. Costello, Thorpdale, 7 x $1650; Willawa Grazing, Foster 5 x $1590; B. Pratt, Warragul, 4 x $1580; B. Phyland, Krowera, 2 x $1300; A. & N. Haig, Drumdlemara, 2 x $1230.
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Farming Insight
Cows steal limelight STAR readers continue to send in selfie photos of themselves and their cows, such is South Gippslanders’ love of the dairy and beef industries. Feel free to email your selfie photos to news@ thestar.com.au
Left, Best buddies: Jessica Kaldvee from Leongatha and her cow Bleaty. Jessica, 13, would like to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Right, Having a chat: Terry Clark from Nerrena was lucky not to be covered in saliva while saying “Hello” to this friendly cow on his farm recently.
A SPECIAL auction will take place at VLE Leongatha tomorrow (Wednesday), with the proceeds going towards helping a lo-
cal family in a time of need. Ross Svenson of Cape Liptrap will be donating a steer to auction to benefit the Reid family.
The family is currently enduring illness inflicted upon Nicole Reid, wife of Glen and mother of Kurt, Zoe and Bree. Ross’ brother, Barry Svenson branch manager
of Landmark Leongatha, said the agency would auction the steer to help their friends in this time of need. “We are all personal friends of the Reid family and we handle all sales so it is the least we could do,”
Mr Svenson said. “We are looking forward to the auction and hopefully there will be a good turn out.” The auction will commence tomorrow (Wednesday) mid morning at the saleyards.
WANTED Adjistment wanted for 50-100 dry dairy cows. Starting early May
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Allen’s continue to expand ALLEN’S Contracting, covering South Gippsland, is continually expanding its product range to service the rural industry. The business carries out all types of earthworks, silage and hay harvesting, plus the supply and cartage of all local quarry materials. Allen’s have been in the business for more than 50 years and have extensive experience in all areas. “This time of year is normally track works but because it’s been dry we have been busy cleaning dams, building new ones and enlarging old ones,” owner Mike Allen said.
“Every dam is different and requires different techniques to achieve the best value for money we can offer.” The new five metre Kuhn folding power harrow with air seeder is a new service being offered. “We also do a lot of hump and hollowing of wet paddocks with our graders so now we can finish them off and put seed on in one pass,” Mr Allen said. The power harrow is also excellent for pugged paddocks, oversowing and seed bed preparation. If you are thinking of getting seed in to take advantage of the recent rains, call Mike on 0417 550 568. There are discounts on offer for all new customers.
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Our last Official Meeting is to be held on
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016 AT THE LEONGATHA GRANDSTAND FUNCTION CENTRE We are inviting every person who has ever been a member of the club to come along and catch up with old friends and help celebrate the last meeting. All we ask is that you RSVP your attendance to either rmbacon@bigpond.com or Jodie_dowling@bigpond.com for catering purposes. There will be finger food, raffles, and socialising from 11am to 3pm PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD Any enquiries to Robert 0409 401 683 or Allister 0467 079 774 PS: You may need some cash for the raffle and drink
Gippsland Southern Health Service delivers a range of hospital and health services to our community. We are a well-regarded and supportive employer of 500 staff offering a great work environment and rewarding careers. Staff have access to supportive education and development programs, as well as attractive benefits and salary packaging. If you are keen to further your career and join a supportive and progressive organisation, you can contact us on 5667 5664 for more information. Applications should be emailed to: Jobs@gshs.com.au including a cover letter and CV. Applicants will be required to provide a current police check. For details on job requirements or how to apply, visit our website at: www.gshs.com.au
Nurse Unit Manager Acute Ward, Leongatha 1.0 EFT - Permanent Part Time (re-advertsed)
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Hillside 0.6 EFT Permanent Part Time Applications close on: Thursday, 31st March 2016. Apply now to become part of our great team!
Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays
situations vacant
situations vacant Gippsland Centre against Sexual Assault (GCASA) has an exciting opportunity available based in Morwell, Gippsland. This is a result of organisational growth and moving into a purpose built multidisciplinary centre (MDC). GCASA is funded to provide crisis intervention, individual counselling and group work, professional consultation, community education and community development activities throughout the Gippsland region. All positions come with a competitive, above award package.
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR SS3-4: $47,759 PER ANNUM + SUPER
YMCA is seeking a suitably experienced Pools Operations Coordinator for SG SPLASH. Proven skills in leadership and positive staff direction, effective time management, confident and engaging communication skills as well as plant room/water quality experience. Please email resume and cover letter addressing experience and key selection criteria to emma.dowling@ymca.org.au.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE APRIL 10TH 2016 Go online for the full Position Description and other careers at www.ymca.org.au/careers
COMMUNITY LIAISON EDUCATOR 0.8 FTE
We are seeking a highly skilled person to liaise with various networks throughout the community with the aim of reducing incidents and impact of sexual violence and assault in line with CGASA’s vision, mission and values. This role will develop and deliver community education programs and training while demonstrating our organisational values of respect, empowerment and dignity. This is a newly created role within the organisation. GCASA is an equal opportunity employer, with a staff group representative of our diverse community. Position descriptions can be obtained by visiting our website www.gcasa.org.au or by emailing mail@gippscasa.org Enquiries: Laura Carson, Administration Manager on 5134 3922 or laura.carson@gippscasa.org. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 8th April 2016.
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situations vacant CASUAL FENCER / Tractor Operator position. Professional experience and attitude required, $26 $28 per hour. Contact Will 0412-177110.
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CHEAP CENTRAL WONTHAGGI SHOP or office. Ph: 0408-981819. LEONGATHA - 2 bedroom unit, $220 pw. Very neat home, easy to maintain, close to all amenities. Ph: 0403-145103.
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TARWIN VETERINARY GROUP New Theory Pty Ltd A.C.N. 007 126 196
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FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR (Full time)
A vacancy exists at our Leongatha Clinic for an experienced full time Financial Administrator. The successful applicant will have a strong background in accounting/financial control. Proficiency in debtor/ creditor control including managing client accounts, payroll (pref. Reckon Payroll Premier,) Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, accurate keyboarding skills and the ability to work as part of a team are the essential requirements for this position. If you are a career orientated person with good accuracy, attention to detail, outstanding timemanagement and organisational skills, then please forward your application. Written applications and resumé should be addressed to the Practice Manager, Tarwin Veterinary Group, 32 Anderson St. Leongatha, 3953 or email admin@ tarwinvetgroup.com.au. For any further enquiries please phone the Practice Manager on 5662 2251. Applications close Thursday, 31st March 2016
Email your stories editorial@thestar.com.au tenders
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We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.
LANDINI TRACTOR: 2010, only done 2,500 hours, 110hp in excellent condition. Comes complete with a/c cab, front end loader and forks. Reg July 2016. Reg 82110 -F, primary produce price $28,000. Very clean and has been serviced regularly. Enquiries phone 0408-551410. PORTABLE SATELLITE TV kit for caravan, $300. Ph: 0488-566222. QUEEN MATTRESS, base, head stand inc. clock/radio, GC, $100. Ph: 5664-9301. SINGER TREADLE sewing machine, Ornate, working, well used, $150 ONO. Ph: 5664-7560 after 4.30pm. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. WOLSELEY SIX: 1965, automatic. In very good condition, a restorer’s dream. Last registered in 1987. Has been housed and body very straight. Price $3,000. Phone 0408551410.
livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. JERSEY COW wanted, suitable as house cow. Must be quiet. 0421-968336.
Ph: 5662 2028
POLL DORSET, Southdown and Border Leicester rams, flock registered, Bruccellosis accredited, well bred from established stud. Can deliver from $180. 0428356376.
Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714 www.marriottsmpe.com.au
FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. FIREWOOD local messmate/stringy bark, cut/split, delivery available. 10 cubic metres $900, 6 cubic metres $600. Ph: 0437-176187. HAY - small squares, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.
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REFERENCE NO.16/48/61023020– CLEANING SERVICES FOSTER OFFICES South Gippsland Water invites quotations from suitably qualified companies or individuals for the supply of Cleaning Services for their Foster offices. The scope of works include cleaning of premises including entrances, foyers, office space, bathrooms and waste disposal in accordance with the prescribed schedule. Applicants are to supply their own cleaning equipment and materials and must have their own ABN and $10 million for Public Liability insurance. For further information, including specifications and the request for quotation template, visit our website at www.sgwater.com.au or contact: Justin Wightman Kerry Mooney GM Corporate Services Customer Service Team Leader 5682 0408 5682 0402
To Tender Box, PO Box 102, Foster VIC 3960 or sgwater@sgwater.com.au
garage sales
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Quotations in the prescribed format must be received by 4pm on Friday, 8 April 2016 and must be lodged in the tender box located at 14-18 Pioneer Street, Foster, Victoria 3960
for sale 2002 JAYCO Swan off road camper van. Excellent condition. Ph: 0418583464.
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GARAGE SALE 16 Beilby Street INVERLOCH 8.30am No early birds
SUNDAY MARCH 27 Easter Sunday Household items, books, tools & more KORUMBURRA 6 Karmai Court, Easter Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27, 9am to 5pm both days. LEONGATHA 17 Ritchie Street, Saturday, March 26, 8.30am - 2pm. No earlybirds. Household items, linen - discontinued stock from Lorraine Lea. LEONGATHA 11 Long Street, Saturday, March 26, 8am - 2pm. Downsizing - must sell. Furniture, toys, games, old tools, kitchenware, knick-knacks and heaps more. No earlybirds please. VENUS BAY 52 Canterbury Road, Saturday, March 26, 8am - 3pm. Group households.
meetings Leongatha Horticultural Society Inc. A3569
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, April 28 at 8pm Leongatha Memorial Hall Election of office bearers for 2016 - 2017 S. Thompson (president)
in memoriam JOHNSTON - Sonya 10.9.73 - 28.3.89 KENNEDY - Sarah. 1.10.73 - 28.3.89 Every day we smile as we think of our gorgeous Sonya and her friend Sarah. We are eternally grateful to have had these two young ladies enrich our lives. Coral, Angela, Penelope, Fraise and Terry.
used vehicles MAZDA 3 Maxx Sports, manual, red, 2006, 255,000kms, 12 months rego, Reg. UBY983, roadworthy, $5,000 ONO. 0429-832445. MITSUBISHI LANCER GLI 2 door sport, 2000 model, QLL-941, mag wheels and driving lights, British racing green, 296,000km, $1,700 includes roadworthy. 56686288, 0418-143523.
wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.
bereavement thanks
ROBBINS (nee Webb) Sadie Elma. 16.2.1924 - 18.3.2016 Beloved wife of Rupert (Rue). Loving mother and motherin-law of Shirley, Joy and Ian, Heather and Ivan, and Mary. Treasured grandmother and great grandmother. A wonderful lady at rest.
GRAY - Leonie. 12.10.1947 - 16.01.2016 We would like to say thank you to everyone who supported Leonie in her illness, breast cancer, and in her passing. Thank you to so many people who offered prayers, sent cards, texts, phone calls, food, flowers, and spoke to us personally in the street or wherever. A special thanks to Latrobe Regional Hospital, doctors and staff at The William Buckland Cancer Unit, along with staff at the Leongatha Hospital and doctors and nurses from the Leongatha Medical Centre, you were truly wonderful. Thank you to Ray Sullivan and the team at Handley’s Funeral Services for the support and care given to us at this very sad time. Sending our love in appreciation to all who helped in any way. Robert, Debbie, Wendy, Barbara, Rhonda, and families.
Loved mother of Shirley. Grandmother of Kim, Mark and Sam. Great grandmother of Sharna and Stephen. Love you heaps.
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Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
Jo Fennell 0437 465 399
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message of hope EPHESIANS 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God. A soldier does not go to war without his protection. Your protection is the spiritual armour given by God, but, you must put it on!
funerals ROBBINS - A Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Sadie Elma Robbins will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Leongatha on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.
deaths bereavement thanks ALDRIDGE - Phillip Allan. We would like to send a “special thanks” to all the “special people” who supported us, “The Aldridge family” through this tough time on the sad loss of Phil. To the ambulance officers, Paul and Marg Beck, ICU staff, Alfred Hospital, Pam Herrald, family and friends, for all your cards, kind words of sympathy, beautiful flowers, plants and delicious home baked cooking. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to you all.
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BROOKS - Maisie Brooks and family wish to thank sincerely, our friends and relations, for their visits to Bob during his illness and for the support and help, flowers, cards, phone calls and love in our sad loss of Bob. We are overwhelmed by your kindness and feel blessed that we have such caring people in our lives.
LEDEMA-ZIJLSTRA Saakje (Sarah). 18.3.1915 - 15.3.2016 “God called her home.” She was the beloved widow of the late Thijs Ledema (1970). Loved mother of Joan, Don (dec 1995) and Harry. Dear mother-in-law of Case, Jackie, Tip and Denise. Grandmother of nine and partners. Great grandmother of 21 and families. Great-great grandmother of 4, and another on the way. R.I.P. Oma, you will be sadly missed by all.
Loved mother and motherin-law of Joy and Ian. Grandmother of Jason and Rowena, Jane and Dean. Great grandmother of Georgia, Ben, Sam and Sophie, and Angus and Archer. A very special lady. Loved mother and motherin-law of Heather and Ivan. Nan of Rohan (dec) and Lee, Rebecca and Ben. Grandnan of Kevin and Simon, Gemma and Matthew. Dearly loved mother of Mary. Grandmother of Andrew and Kate. Grandmother-inlaw of Toby. Will always be remembered for her elegance, kindness and generosity. Many thanks to Jo and the staff of Woorayl Lodge for their excellent care of Sadie. ROBBINS - Sadie. Loving thoughts of my favourite Aunt. Keep smiling. Sympathy to my cousins and families. Graham, Elaine Fixter and family. WATSFORD - Carli. Darling granddaughter of Val and John. Dearly loved niece and cousin of Jeff and Yasmine. Leonie, Filip and Jake. Sarah, Rob and Cameron. Nick, Cindy, Kaden and Charlotte. In our hearts forever.
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Marvellous murals LEONGATHA Primary School students brightened up the campus this term when they constructed two colourful wall murals.
Art teacher Katrina Hodges said the students worked hard to produce the public art. “All of the Year 6 students worked together during term one to make the murals. One is in the front office as you walk in and the other is in the office of principal Rob Higgins,” she said. School art captains Georgia, Louisa and
Heidi worked with Ms Hodges to help organise the project which consisted of eight separate wooden panels being separately painted and drawn before being assembled. “It is our job to help organise school art activities,” Louisa said. Next term students will be learning about mosaics using pieces of tile to create more public art. “We also have an Easter egg design competition which is pretty exciting,” Heidi said. The murals are now up on display at Leongatha Primary School.
Steering ship: from left, the leaders of Coal Creek Probus, Lois Jackson, Jude Watson (sitting), Pat Fell, Graeme Begg (Rotary), president Cheryl Routley and secretary Helen Taylor, Marie Balment, Di Schellekens (sitting), Shirley Reeves, treasurer Barb Hosking, David Conabere, past president Peter Hosking and vice president Barrie Ingwersen (sitting).
Probus turns 13 THE thirteenth annual general meeting of Coal Creek Probus took place at Korumburra Golf Club on Tuesday, March 15.
The meeting was attended by Graeme Begg, Rotary 9820 Probus chairman, and Korumburra Probus Club president Noel Walker and Corrie George. Outgoing president Peter Hosking reported the club had a successful year, despite two changes of venue. He thanked the outgoing committee for its hard work and dedication over the past year. Mr Begg presented badges to new incoming president Cheryl Routley, secretary Helen Taylor and treasurer Barbara Hosking (who also received a special award for her valuable contribution to Probus), welcoming them
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Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
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and all other members of the incoming committee. All members and guests enjoyed a special thirteenth birthday cake while enjoying the big screen showing nostalgic photos of the members enjoying themselves over the past 13 years.
Tougher ice laws backed THE battle against illicit drugs took another step in State Parliament recently when the Nationals supported tough new laws to combat the growing ice scourge.
Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2015 introduced new offences and gave police additional powers in the fight against drugs. “I, along with my Nationals colleagues, was pleased to support these amendments, in particular those which target people who deal ice or other drugs to children in or around school premises,” he said. “The bill introduces new offences that deal with trafficking drugs of dependence to children and each new offence imposes a higher penalty for the particular criminal conduct when it occurs at or near a school.” Mr O’Brien said the new offence of trafficking in a drug of dependence to
a child at or near a school carried a penalty of up to 25 years imprisonment and the new offence of trafficking in a drug of dependence at or near a school carried a penalty of up to 20 years imprisonment. “This is another piece of a jigsaw that is extremely important in the continuing battle against drugs in our rural communities,” he said. “It sends a message to dealers that we are serious about drug issues, and that when our schools are targeted, we will not tolerate it. “Through my discussions with local doctors, nurses, paramedics and police, I am well aware of the significant impact ice is having on users and our communities. “Ice is causing significant harm in our local communities and I will continue to work for ways to address this.” A copy of the legislation can be found online at: http://www.parliament.vic. gov.au/static/www.legislation.vic.gov.au-bills.html
Technology steps up SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has implemented a new Geographic Information System (GIS) that improves service delivery.
GIS officer Gordon Simpson said GIS is becoming an essential part of council’s services. “Now when there’s a fireworks display we can map how far the noise will travel and make sure residents with pets and livestock are notified. It’s an intuitive visual tool that turns data into easily understood maps,” he said. Council’s manager innovation and council business Vanessa Adams said the technologically advanced GIS system provided council with cost savings resulting from greater efficiency and would support better decision making, improved communication and better geographic information record-keeping. “Intramaps will help our customer service officers respond to a wider range of queries without having to forward a call and it requires minimal training to use,” she said. “Council staff will gain greater insight into service needs through widespread use of GIS on many types of devices.” Council’s new GIS system is being implemented in stages. Stage one saw the replacement of the old system in October last year. This has set the scene for the introduction of a hosted Public Facing Web Map, which is compatible with smart phones and tablets, by the end of this calendar year.
Art attack: from left, Leongatha Primary School art captains Louisa, Georgia and Heidi with art teacher Katrina Hodges and the school’s newest art addition in principal Rob Higgins’ office.
Bandicoots relish new home IN only six months, endangered Eastern Barred Bandicoots have successfully established themselves on Churchill Island in Phillip Island Nature Parks, marking a positive start to an ambitious trial release designed to save the species from extinction in Victoria.
Twenty Eastern Barred Bandicoots were released onto the 57 hectare island, which is free from foxes and feral cats. Sixteen were released in August 2015 with a further four female bandicoots released in October. The animals came from the Mount Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre and the Zoos Victoria captive breeding program. Churchill Island is the only site where breeding Eastern Barred Bandicoots, considered extinct in the wild since 2010, have been released beyond their known historic range and the release is being closely monitored by Phillip Island Nature Parks’ research staff. “We are encouraged as the population continues to do really well. In the latest round of monitoring, we had 59 captures of 23 individual bandicoots over four nights,” explained Dr Duncan Sutherland, Phillip Island Nature Parks’ deputy research manager.
“So far all the females we’ve captured have had young in their pouches and we’ve captured seven new bandicoots born on Churchill Island that have reached adulthood. Of these new animals, one was found to be carrying two pouch young of her own, so the third generation of Churchill Island bandicoots has arrived.” This breeding success and excellent health condition demonstrate that the island environment is suitable for Eastern Barred Bandicoots – one of the many factors being assessed during the first two years of the trial. Monitoring results on Churchill Island will also inform potential releases of Eastern Barred Bandicoots onto larger fox-free islands, such as Phillip Island and French Island, in the future. “This is an exciting step towards large, self-sustaining populations on islands where this species can be secure and flourish. It will demonstrate that we can save our threatened species like the Eastern Barred Bandicoot,” Dr Sutherland said. The project is being managed by Phillip Island Nature Parks and supported by Zoos Victoria and the Eastern Barred Bandicoot Recovery Team, including members from Conservation Volunteers Australia, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre, National Trust of Australia, Parks Victoria, the University of Melbourne and Tiverton Property Partnering.
Bandicoot banter: from left, Wendy and David Henry of Cowes with Dr Duncan Sutherland, deputy research manager at Phillip Island Nature Parks with a taxidermied Eastern Barred Bandicoot at the recent Community Open Day.
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Swings and roundabouts FIVE local Under 18 footballers, from the Alberton and Gippsland leagues, survived the final cut to make it through to Gippsland Power’s final squad. Talent alone is not enough to win an aspiring young footballer a place in the squad. It takes more than that and includes dedication, commitment and self belief. The clubs to which these boys return also benefit from the value that playing for Gippsland Power adds to the on and off the field character. In the Juniors’ pastures the grass is very green for some clubs in growth towns like Inverloch (Inverloch-Kongwak, Alberton Football Netball League) and established population centres like Leongatha (Gippsland Football Netball League) attracting large numbers to training and there being no question of whether they
will field Under 10, 12 or 14 teams. IK president Mr Butcher said, “Our juniors are really healthy. We have put a lot of work into the juniors over the last six or eight years and have had quality people train them,” Mr Butcher said. The club this year is fielding a side in the new Under 10 Division to be coached by current Seniors player and past Seniors Best and Fairest Chris Terlich. Former Richmond, Leongatha premiership and Inverloch player Al Scott will coach the Under 12s. The Korumburra Giants is experiencing strong interest from Juniors with strong numbers of between 25 and 30 training with the Under 10, 12 and 14 squads each week. Smaller towns like Fish Creek, Meeniyan and Tarwin are struggling to attract Juniors despite putting a lot of effort into recruitment at those levels.
Talent plus: back, Campbell McKenzie, Inverloch-Kongwak, Lewis Riseley, Leongatha, front from left, Matthew McGannon, Fish Creek; Kieren Byers, Fish Creek; and Julian Patterson, Leongatha have successfully made the Gippsland Power squad for the 2016 season. Gippsland Power will play Dandenong Stingrays at the Traralgon Football Ground at 2pm this Saturday in its first match.
• South Gippsland Bridge
Bridge champions decided THE finals of the bride club Championship decided over a three week marathon event were concluded last Friday. The winners of the championship were Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson with 64.35 percent. In second place Anne and Bruce Gibson were on 58.80 percent and a relatively new playing partnership, Deborah Anglim and Bronwyn Sund, came a very competitive third with 50.93 percent. The second event of the final day was the B Level Plate Competition. This was contested by players who were unable to play in the same pair for the whole three weeks. Winners were the formidable father and son team, Philip and Neville Chapman with 63.19 percent. Second were John Sutton and Yvonne Mears with 61.81 percent and equal
third with a score of 49.31 percent were Malcolm Aeschlimann and Alan Sims, along with John Farr and Michael Dooley. Next Friday is Good Friday and there will be no Bridge at Inverloch. At Tarwin Lower on Tuesday, March 13 the national event, Nationwide, was played. In the East/West section, Alan Sims and Malcolm Aeschlimann finished first with 59.82 percent. Second were John Sullivan and Alan Johnson with 57.74 percent and third were John Cocking and June Metcalf with 56.25 percent. In the North-South section first were Philip Chapman and Leila Bell with 55.95 percent, second Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron with 55.65 percent and third were Frank Arndt and Clive Hope with 52.98 percent. The winners at Meeniyan on Monday, March
What a club: the winners of the LeonBurra Shield Challenge, from Leongatha, from left, Nanette Meredith, Betty Strong, Max Wise, Mary Ann Kinnish, Bill Van Der Geest, Sandra Birch, Trevor White (life member holding shield), Ann Shandley, Garry Shandley, Hazel Wise, Rick Munro and Cunie Van Der Geest. (Absent: Kate Hocken). Family pair: winners of the B Level South Gippsland Bridge Club Plate, father and son team, Philip and Neville Chapman. 12 were Clive Hope and Susan Ruffin with 63.19 percent. Second were Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt with 61.11 percent and third Anne Williams and Rachal Brown with 54.86
percent. Beginners classes and supervised play continue on Mondays in the Inverloch Hub. Please ring Ken McKenzie on 0438 066 238 to make enquiries.
Celebrine stars THE Korumburra Cricket Club held its Junior presentations last Friday, March 11.
Jye Celebrine was the worthy recipient of the most coveted awards.
Under 16s: from left, Evan Allaway, Encouragement Award; Tom Crocker, Bowling Award; Jacob Whiteside, Most Disciplined Player; and Jye Celebrine, Cricketer of the Year and Batting Award; and Harry McNeil, Fielding Award.
Under 14s: from left, Ryan Sinclair, Encouragement Award; Charlie Koscal, Bowling Award; Brock Furness, Batting Award; and Riley Matthews, Fielding Award and the coach John Koscal.
Home side claims first LEONGATHA and Korumburra Croquet Clubs held the inaugural LeonBurra Shield Challenge on Wednesday, March 16. The Leongatha club hosted the tournament which was very well supported by both clubs. Leongatha was very pleased to take out the first win with 17 games to eight and will hold the shield, to be contested annually, for the next 12 months. The prized shield was kindly donated by the South Gippsland Shire and is very much appreciated. Play was followed by presentations and another fantastic afternoon tea supplied by the members. It was a fun day and the clubs look forward to many more in the future. This year’s Eire Cup was held at Cairnlea headquarters for Croquet Victoria. Leongatha’s legendary match referee, Thelma Arnup, was called upon to referee at the prestigious
event. Eight of the top players from each state competed over the five days. Victoria won the cup with South Australia second. We are lucky enough in Victoria to have 22 year old Robert Fletcher who just happens to be the world number one. He was on the green with his brother Malcolm and both were amazing to referee.
These two boys are the nephews of Mal and Jean Fletcher from Koonwarra. Croquet has made it possible for the pair to travel the world representing Australia. The club welcomes any interested people to come and try out our great game. Club days are Wednesday and Saturday from 1pm. Flat soled shoes are a must and use of equipment and coaching are free.
A famous trio: from left, world number one Robert Fletcher, Eire Cup referee Leongatha Croquet Club’s Thelma Arnup and Malcolm Fletcher. The Fletcher brothers from Lismore have travelled the world representing Australia in croquet tournaments.
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McHaffie shows might MIGHTY McHaffie claimed another win at Newhaven College’s Middle and Senior School House Athletics Carnival on
Friday March 11. Clarke came in second place, Sambell third and Bass fourth. McHaffie also won the House Swimming Carnival in February putting it in a
Mighty McHaffie: from left, Kelsi Vanderstaay, Lily Johnstone and Emma Felsovary flex their McHaffie muscle at the Newhaven College House athletics carnival where the red house made it a double after winning the House swimming carnival recently.
strong position early in the year to take out the College’s 2016 House Cup. Stewart Bathgate, head of sport and camps at Newhaven College said, “Participation was excellent from all houses and
the warm conditions encouraged all students to have a go and there were plenty of records set on the day.” Girls U/11 Long Jump Amaia Beaumont 3.92; Girls U/11 Javelin Ahlee
Sporting smile: Hugh Webber from Bass House warms up for the U/14 Boys Javelin. He went on to finish in third place.
Penry, 11.06; Girls U/12 400 metres Poppy Corbett, 1:18:53; Boys U/12 Long Jump Huon Bould, 3.90; Girls U/13 200 metres Ella Osborne, 30.36; Girls U/13 Long Jump
Ella Osborne, 3.98; Girls U/14 High Jump Rachel Aitken, 1.40; Girls U/14 Long Jump Faith Hollyoak, 4.08; Boys U/15 High Jump Aiden Box, 1.65; Girls U/16 Triple Jump Taylah Cook, 9.48; Girls
Bringing it home: Jack Mitchell from Sambell House won the U/13 Boys 1500m from Mitchell Moschetti, also from Sambell.
U/17 Long Jump Alyse Brusamarello, 4.00; Girls U/17 Triple Jump Alyse Brusamarello, 9.15; Boys U/17 High Jump Toby Heislers, 1.71; Boys U/17 Discus David Bulbulian, 32.44. The Girls age group champions were U/11 Ahlee Penry and Isla Cousins; U/12 Ivy Hunter; U/13 Shontelle O’Connor; U/14 Kiara McJames-Court; U/15 Sophie Allen; U/16 Bridget Lowe; U/17 Alyse Brusamarello and U/21 Genevieve Stead. The Boys age group champions were U/11 Jamie Liatos; U/12 Matthew Nicholson; U/13 Alex Maxwell; U/14 Liam Turner; U/15 Alexander McMahon; U/16 Riley Coleman; U/17 Jye Clark and U/21 Xavier Hughes. The winners of each will now go on to compete at the South East Independent School Athletics Carnival at Casey Fields on April 28.
Brooks breaks Heathcote’s strong hold BROOKS has dethroned Heathcote after three years dominance. The almighty grip of Heathcote House was broken in the South Gippsland
Secondary College athletics carnival on Tuesday, March 15 as Brooks wrote itself into college folklore. House captain Jayden Migliorisi spoke of the pride and admiration he had for the participa-
tion, numbers and effort given by all the competitors on the day but most importantly those from Brooks. “This is the best attended athletics carnival I have been to in my six years at SGSC.
“Well done turning up and putting on such a wonderful performance!” The day started well enough except for a howling wind pushing some of the younger competitors backwards down the back straight of the 800 metres
event and overall was a roaring success thanks to the wonderful efforts of sports coordinator, Callum Sherriff. “It’s always a great day but this one in particular was hotly contested. “The weather, while
windy, was probably ideal for good competition, not too hot and encouraging people to get moving and right into their events. “Not a record breaking day so much, but one that was certainly a success”. The crowd swelled
throughout the day with a number of parents braving the wild winds. The eventual winner Brooks beat Heathcote, Wilson and Howard. The next level of competition will follow in Term 2.
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
At Point Lonsdale
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height (metres)
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0047 0633 1306 1857
1.36 0.62 1.32 0.55
0136 0727 1400 1947
1.40 0.54 1.40 0.53
0216 0810 1445 2029
1.43 0.46 1.47 0.51
0251 0847 1523 2105
1.46 0.40 1.52 0.51
0322 0922 1557 2140
1.48 0.35 1.56 0.51
0353 0956 1629 2213
1.49 0.32 1.58 0.52
0425 1029 1701 2247
1.49 0.31 1.58 0.54
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
Age champions, Girls: Ebony Cashin (U13 runner-up) Tyla Angwin (U13), Lauren Gale (U14 runner-up), Zali Rogers (U14), Ella Schauble (U15 runner-up), Brylee Angwin (U15), Ebony Jones (U16), Jayde Mcglead (U16 runner-up), Keighley Starret (U17), Carmen Tracy (U17 runner-up), Karli Blunden (U21) and Jade Thompson (U21 runner-up).
Age champions, Boys: from left, Lachie Rathjen (U13), Oliver Callcott (U13 runner-up), Kelsey Pavlou (U14), Jarvis Bindloss (U14 runner-up), Oliver Cox (U15), Jason Smith (U15 runnerup), Xavier Durrsma (U16), Brock Cripps (U16 runner-up), Troy Van Dyke (U17), Tristan Koolen (U17 runner-up), Daniel Ryan (U21) and James Leach (U21 runner-up).
Age no barrier Gruelling event: Ben Beischer after he finished 11th in the Under 16 steeplechase at the Australian Juniors in Perth on the weekend.
SOUTH Coast Athletics Sarah Lewis ran a season’s best performance to win gold in the 30 to 35 age group 800m in the Vic Masters on the weekend. In the 45 to 49 age group 800m Caroline Beischer took silver. At the other end of the spectrum, Ed Beischer ran a hard fought 8.43.21
to finish third in the Under 18 3000 metre at the Australian Juniors in Perth where the club had five athletes compete. Ed Beischer placed ninth in the 1500m with 4.09.54 while his younger brother Ben finished 11th in the Under 16 2000 steeplechase in 6.38.78. Elly Radford finished fifth in the high jump with a leap of 1.64m while Matt Merrilees was fifth 1.65m and Clair Jobling
eighth 1.65m. Remember if you love to run, jump or throw and love to compete come an join us. Find us on facebook.
First: Sarah Lewis on the podium at the Vic Masters with her gold medal for the Women’s 30 to 35 age group in the 800m.
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Club marks a great year in style LEONGATHA Little Athletics celebrated the completion of the summer season with more than 200 family and friends at the Leongatha Primary School Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, March 16.
It was a fantastic night of celebrating the effort and performances of everyone throughout the 18 weeks season. The club president, Ben Cruickshank thanked all involved in running the club including parents, grandparents and the small dedicated team of committee members:Tim Bolge, Linda Richards, Kim Cross, Lea Crimp and Sue Ritchie. Little Athletics is a family activity that everyone can get involved in.
Mr Cruickshank went on to congratulate all athletes on their participation, sportspersonship and dedication and then awarded Age Group Champions through to the Individual awards in each age group. Personal Best Champions for season 2015/16 were: the four Under 16 competitors, Courtney Clark, Ethan Bath, Nicola Allen and Aliesha Wrigley who are finishing up with Little Athletics this year. Each was presented with a personalised collage of their performances in the season. Every athlete was awarded with a handwritten certificate, a brilliant keepsake for families and athletes to reflect on for many years to come, that outlined their personal best achievements in each event for the season.
The Age Group Champions for season 2015/16 are: 6 years: Jarrah Lowe, Mia Yates; 7 years: Zachary Sherar, Georgia Hutchinson; 8 years: Isaac Bolge, Audrey McGannon; 9 years: Reuben Gammon, Emma Mark; 10 years: Xavier Bolge, Mia Burt; 11 years: Jacob McRae, Nevada Crimp; 12 years: Joshua Wight, Georgia Burns; 13 years: Sullivan Herbert, Jasmine Woods; 14 years: Alfred Herbert, Erin Clark; 15 years: Merlin Gammon, Sophie Allen; 16 years: Ethan Bath, Courtney Clark. Personal Best Champions for season 2015/16 are: 6 years: Jed Matheson, Imogen Cruickshank; 7 years: Jacob Bolge, Anna Hutchinson; 8 years: Jasper Shone, Alice Hutchinson; 9 years: Connor Richards,
Mackenna Whiteside; 10 years: Oscar Murdoch, Sienna Cruickshank; 11 years: Mitchell Bath, Chloe Caithness; 12 years: Lily Caithness; 13 years: Evie Bath; 14 years: Angus Ritchie, Lettishia Hall; 15 years: Ethan Falkingham, Jemma Caithness; 16 years: Nicola Allen.
Au revoir: Under 16s leaving the Leongatha Little Athletics Club after a long and happy association were, from left, Courtney Clark, Ethan Bath, Nicola Allen and Alieshsa Wrigley. The four were invited back at any time in the future to assist as volunteers for the club that has nurtured their athleticism.
Parkrunners lap Australia AFTER what seems like months of heat Inverloch parkrun turned cool on Saturday with the temperatures in the low teens for the start making for good conditions for runners.
As a group Inverloch parkrunners have run, walked or shuffled an incredible 35,400 kilometres in just 18 months; the equivalent to more than two laps around Australia.
Volunteers: parkrun only exists because of volunteers and the event brings a huge benefit to the whole community so each week’s volunteers are true community super heroes. This week’s volunteers were, back from left, Wendy Green, Cathy McKnight, Felicity Castellan, front from left, Tony O’Connell, Jacqui O’Connell, Julie Jacobs and Rikki Cole.
Saturday’s field of 59 runners with nine athletics clubs represented was smaller than usual. There were 16 new personal bests: Alli Hayes, Ashleigh Peterson, Ashleigh Salter, Bailey McKenzie, Clare Peterson, Emma Sullivan, Freya Carbone, Glenn Grant, Jeanette Fowkes, Joel Cahir, Michelle Carless, Noah Linsell, Steve Forrest, Suzanne Cuff, Tamara Crow and Travis Bergmeuier. James Roberston was the first male to cross the line first, the second time in three, 19.03. Ashleigh Salter was the first woman and 11th overall in 21.54, her fifth first placing in 11 appearances. Coming up: Leongatha Good Friday, March 25 Fun Run, fund raising for the Good Friday Appeal with the choice of 21.1km, 16km, 10km or 5km starting at the Leongatha rail trail.
Personal Best Champions: back from left, Nicola Allen, Jemma Caithness, Evie Bath, Angus Ritchie, Lettishia Hall, middle row from left, Sienna Cruickshank, Mackenna Whiteside, Chloe Caithness, Connor Richards, Lily Caithness, Oscar Murdoch, Alice Hutchinson, Mitchell Bath, Jasper Shone, front from left, Anna Hutchinson, Jed Matheson, Imogen Cruickshank, Jacob Bolge.
Age Group Champions: back from left, Sophie Allen, Jasmine Woods, Ethan Bath, Merlin Gammon, Joshua Wight, Courtney Clark, Alfred Herbert, second from left, Erin Clark, Nevada Crimp, Georgia Burns, Sullivan Herbert, Xavier Bolge, third from left, Mia Burt, Emma Mark, Audrey McGannon, Reuben Gammon, Isaac Bolge, front from left, Mia Yates, Georgia Hutchinson, Zachary Sherar and Jarrah Lowe.
Local swimmers off to Aussie championships THE South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club finished second for the first time in its 18 year history at the Gippsland Championships in Sale over the long weekend.
The club’s previous best placing was fourth. Sixty nine swimmers from the club, representing five hard working coaches, Brett Kerr, Lorri McKenzie, Sarah Harris, Gemma Dellamina and Dylan Muir competed over three days at the championships. The club also finished second in the 14 and Under point score category which shows what great talent there is coming through the Junior Squad groups. The club’s swimmers made 152 finals across the three days and returned from
Sale with 19 gold medals, 15 silver and 16 bronze medals for both individual events. Nathan Foote broke both the event and the Gippsland record in three races: Open 100 backstroke, Open 200 backstroke, Boys 15-16 100 backstroke. Eric Zubcic achieved the boys 14 and Under 200 breaststroke national qualifying time. Eric will join Lily Robinson (100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke), Mal Bradley (100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke) and Nathan Foote (100m backstroke, 200m backstroke) at the Australian Age Championships in Adelaide starting on March 28. Regardless of whether they were winning gold medals or not making finals, all on the team were energized, sharing good team vibes and making it a great group to be around across the three days.
The team: the team that represented the South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club at the Gippsland Championships in Sale on the long weekend.
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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha SATURDAY was Magpie Day at Leongatha with many Legends of the Collingwood Football Club joining many other visitors and members to enjoy the lush fairways and true greens. Winner of the A Grade event was Tom Williamson (11) with 38 points. B Grade was taken out by Barry Stevens (14) with 35 points, C Grade went to Philippe du Plessis with 37 points in a countback and David Barrack (25) took out D Grade also with 37 points. NTPs: Marty Shaw on the fourth hole, Russell Williams on the seventh, Rod Hopcraft on the 14th and Henry Sedelies on the 16th. DTL: balls went down to 32 and were awarded to Bert Borg, Walter Taberner, Will Norden, Leroy Sharrock, Gordon Morrison, Noel Johnson, Ted Bruinewoud, Peter Brownlie, Bryan McCorkell, Colin Bear, Trevor Rickard, Rod Mackenzie, Geoff Maher, Danny Hibbert (Philip Is GC), Rod Harper (Rosanna GC), Rod Hopcraft, Andrew Henley, Peter Waters, Malcom Gin, Luke Thomas (Rosanna GC), Frank Thomas, Doug Clemann and Kevin Castwood. On Tuesday a Stableford competition was contested with Peter Buttinger (15) taking the A Grade honours with 36 points in a countback. Trevor Steer (17) won B Grade also with 36 points and Ted Bruinewoud won C Grade in a countback with 35 points. NTP’s were Ian Murchie on the fourth hole, Geoff Maher on the seventh, David Forbes on the 14th and Jeff Brewer on the 16th. DTL Balls went to 33 points by countback and were won by David Forbes, Peter Horman, Jim Arnott, Allan Edney, Peter Waters, Les Newton, Ian Barlow, Peter Hobson, Chris Leaver, Ian Baker and Bert Borg. Thursday was St Patrick’s Day and appropriately the competition of the day was an Irish 4BBB Stableford format. Comfortable winners with a score of 85 points was the team of David Forbes, Leroy Sharrock, Peter Jaspers and Bruce Hutton. NTP’s were Graeme In-
Korumburra ladies FINE weather was kind to the golfers on Wednesday and Thursday before the rain finally fell on Friday. Hopefully, the fairways will be much greener in the weeks ahead after the much needed downpour. Unfortunately, the strong winds caused tree branches to fall and much debris to cover some of the fairways. Club members appreciate the grounds staff and the volunteers who work so hard to clean up the course promptly and regularly. The winners of the 4BBB event were Barb Walker (19) and Corrie George (31) who had a terrific 45 points. Runners up, in a three way countback were Barb Twite (22) and Beryl Brown (27),
glefinger (visitor) on the fourth hole, John Eabry on the seventh, Geoff McDonald on the 14th and Leroy Sharrock on the 16th. DTL: balls were awarded to Ken Smirk, Denis Wallace, Graeme Inglefinger, John Williamson (visitor), Frank Gill, John Moor, Peter Walsh and Peter Buttinger. The Great Aussie Putting Challenge is upon us again so get your entry in early at the Pro Shop to avoid disappointment. Entries close April 21.
Leongatha ladies FORTY eight players competed in the Irish 3BBB event held last Wednesday, sponsored by Jan Bissett and Libby Seebeck. The winning team of Toni West, Georgina Mitchell and Barb Miller amassed 73 points. Very close on their heels, and winning a ball down the line for their efforts were our sponsor, Libby Seebeck, Julie Howard and Maria Bell with 72 points. Other down the line teams were Noreen Williams, Marion Chalmers and Geri Hastings 71, Pat West, Lianne Adamson and Isobel Sutherland 67 and Coralie Baker, Marg Berry and Jan Brownlie 66. Nearest the pins were won by Toni West on the fourth, Barb Miller on the seventh, Marion Chalmers on the 14th and Marg Berry on the 16th. Jan Birrell was unable to extend her run of wins in the nine hole competition as it was cancelled. Saturday, March 19: Winners: A Grade: Rita de Bondt (18) 37 points. B Grade: Marg Griffiths (27) 30 on a count back. Down the line: Rebecca Wilson 34, Wendy Parker 34, Kerrie Giles 30 and Kerry Hogan 28.
Woorayl THE trophies for the Saturday’s stableford were provided by Sport First. The winner of A Grade was Michael Grist with 42 points, B Grade went to Peter Burgess with 40 points and C Grade to Alistair Hillis with 36 points. Down the line balls to B. Hogan, M. Thomas, G. McKinnon, K. Riseley, R. Thomas, P. Wallace, J. Redmond, T. Charlton and M. Herrald. Craig Gourlay and Ryan with 37 points. With 37 points, as well, were Sherrin Solly (34)/Julie Hislop (45) and Betty Yann (26)/Moira Rogers (20). Congratulations to Tina Prosser who played in her first competition event in the four ball. NTPs were won by Julie Hislop, first, and Lee Clements, 13th. There were also a number of matches played. Well done to Marg Young who won the final of the B Grade Match Play Championship, in a close game with Joan Peters. Lee Clements and Chris Rickard will play off in the final for A Grade and Marg Harper and Kath Welsh are the finalists in C Grade. These games are to be played on or before Wednesday, 30 March. Thank you to our mem-
Top pair: Barb Walker and Corrie George were the winners of the 4BBB event at Korumburra, last Wednesday.
thestar.com.au Thomas won the nearest the pins. The ball raffle went to PHC syndicate. On Labour Day the winner was Brian Hogan with 40 points from Kev Riseley. Balls went to D. Lim, G. Young, G. Calder and G. Johnson, with Mark Carruthers and Brian Hogan winning the nearest the pins. The EGG syndicate won the ball raffle. Next week is medal day with Hartley Wells providing the trophies, and there is a men’s and ladies stableford on Easter Monday.
Woorayl Ladies THE second round of the Dianne and John O’Connor 4BBB Stableford was played on the March 16. The winning pairs were Shirley Thomas and Thel Scoble with 39 points, and Anne Grist and Heather Sullivan with 42 points. These two pairs will play off in the final on the April 13. The winners of the daily event were Alice Campbell and Marg Tuckett with 43 points. Balls down the line went to Anne Grist and Heather Sullivan. Nearest the pin on the eighth was Inge Giliam, on the 11th Anne Grist and on the 17th Marg Tuckett. Next week is a par event sponsored by Marg Harris.
Korumburra THERE were 42 players on Saturday, March 19 for a stableford competition with trophies supplied Rob Gallagher. A Grade: (1 hcp) T. Marotti 39 pts, N. Perks 38, N. Spargo 38, P. Hopkins 36, C. Clements 36, P. Hornibrook 35. B Grade: (18 hcp) A. Worthy 36 pts, S. Webster 35, A. Twite 35. Nearest the pin: 1st A. Worthy, 7th B. Perks, 10th S. Harland, 13th P. Hornibrook (R. Gallagher - G. Wilson, T. Herbert - T. Fowles sponsors 13th). Tuesday’s winner was B. Thomson 35 pts and Thursday’s winner T. Marotti 38 pts.
Burke 40, D. Crellin 39, C. Wilkinson 39, R. Kilpatrick 38, G. Turner 38. Pro pin 8th hole, D. Crellin. The Saturday stroke round attracted 79 players. A Grade winner was S. Kane 68 net, B Grade D. Jolley 71 net and C Grade I. Johnson 67 net. Balls down the line: R. Chubb, D. Jamieson 69; D. Garry 70, I. Baker, Hoots, M. Johnson 71; J. Welsh, R. Higgins 72; R. Johnson, J. McEachern, J. Crellin, K. Loughran, N. Burke, S. Tiziani, M. Loughran 73; J. Harvey 74. Nearest the pins: 2nd D. Crellin, 8th S. Tiziani, 13th J. Grenville, 17th M. Johnson. Eagle 11th hole: D. Jolley. The 2016 pennant season began on Sunday with Division 3 going down narrowly, four matches to three. A special mention to young James Britt who played his first senior pennant match and defeated his opponent on the 22nd hole, well done ‘Britty’. Division 4 had a great start winning five matches to two. Lee and his team are looking solid for a fine 2016 season. Division 1 kicks off on April 3 and Division 2 start on April 10. Great golfing and don’t forget to read the new local rule which states you may lift and drop from all bare patches on the fairway only with permission from your marker. Have a great week.
Meeniyan golf ON a blustery and hot day Tuesday (March 15), 17 players took on the conditions and played a Stableford competition. The winner with 41 points was Bob McGeary (13), and the runner up was Reg Hannay (26) with 37 points. Best nine went to Peter
Wonthaggi OUR midweek competition attracted 26 players and the winner was I. Baker with 40 points. Balls down the line: J. bers who bring home grown or baked goods for to raffle. Winners were Joan Peters, Lynette McIvor and Marg Young. A reminder that the third round of the Singles Knockout is to be played on or before March 29. Good luck to the girls playing Section 3 Pennant, with their first game on Monday. Section 2 will start in April. There were a good number of players who enjoyed the ideal weather for Twilight. Carol and Bob Stiff had a good score of 17 points for the 7 holes. Carie Harding and Terry Maskell were runners up with 16 points. Diarne Maskell and Mark Marotti were NTP on the 10th and David Sorrell was closest on the seventh green. There was a vote to see if Twilight will continue this Thursday, just prior to Easter, and there were sufficient numbers for the go ahead. There was a very small field of women who played on Saturday; no doubt, partly due to the showers early in the day. Carie Harding (22) won with 30 points and Lynette McIvor was NTP on both the first and 13th greens.
McGeary(13) again with 43 points and Reg Hannay (26) was runner up with 34 points. ‘ Fred Stalker (26) produced the best nine for the day with 19 points and Bob took out nearest the pin on the eighth. Thanks to a second great round, Bob dropped two shots to a new club handicap of 11. The first round of the Ron Trease qualifying was played on Saturday with 23 players attending. Sponsor for the day was Phil Johnston and the club wishes to thank Phil for his generosity. The winner in A Grade was Chris Buckland (7) with 41 points, and winner overall. Runner up for A Grade
Pennant golf Division 1 - Woorayl Golf Club: Korumburra 5 d Phillip Island; Meeniyan 4 d Lang Lang 3 Wonthaggi 7/0 (walkover); bye - Woorayl.
Wilson (24) with 20 points and (Butch) Alan Kuhne was nearest the pin. On Thursday, seven players ventured out, again on a hot day, with the numbers down a little due to the Veterans event at Woorayl. The winner was Bob
Ladder Wonthaggi Korumburra Meeniyan Lang Lang Phillip Island Woorayl
1 – 7......(100.00%) 1 – 5........(55.94%) 1 – 4 ...... (50.95%) 0 – 3........(49.05%) 0 – 2........(44.06%) 0 – 0........(00.00%)
Division 2 starts on April 10. Division 3 - Korumburra Golf Club: Meeniyan 5 d Korumburra 2; Lang Lang 5 d Foster 2; Woorayl 5 d Phillip Island 2; Leongatha 4 d Wonthaggi 3. Ladder Woorayl Lang Lang Meeniyan Leongatha Wonthaggi Korumburra Foster Phillip Island
1 – 5........(59.13%) 1 – 5........(54.35%) 1 – 5........(53.54%) 1 – 4........(47.46%) 0 – 3........(52.54%) 0 – 2........(46.46%) 0 – 2........(45.65%) 0 – 2........(40.87%)
Division 4 - Wonthaggi Golf Club: Wonthaggi 5 d Leongatha 2; Welshpool 7 d Lang Lang 0; Phillip Island 5 d Aussie Golf 2; Woorayl 4 d Korumburra 3. Ladder Welshpool Wonthaggi Woorayl Korumburra Aussie Golf Leongatha Lang Lang
1 – 7........(59.05%) 1 – 5........(55.17%) 1 – 4........(49.55%) 0 – 3........(50.45%) 0 – 2........(45.00%) 0 – 2........(44.83%) 0 – 0 .......(40.95%)
Saturday winner: Chris Buckland won A Grade in the first round of the Ron Trease Qualifing Round. was Col Graeme(14) with 37 points. B Grade’s winner was Lloyd Hemphill (23) with 37 points and Lloyd Redpath (25) was runner up with 35 points. Nearest the pin was Daryle Gregg and the Pro Pin was won by Matt Van Boven. Down the Line balls went to Alan Kuhne (16), 35 points, Peter Wilson (24) 32 points and Daryle Gregg (20), 32 points. A great night for the final of twilight was had by all, although the inclement weather kept the golfers to a small but valiant number. The Easter raffle went to: first prize to Daryle Gregg, second prize to Donna Robinson and third prize to Bruce Betts. Donations are still being accepted for the Royal Children’s Hospital appeal.
South Gippsland junior golf classic Champion: Bob McGeary took out two competitions last week.
For those in B and C Grades the event had been reduced to 27 holes stroke. Past winners of this most prestigious event including Aaron Baddeley and Matthew Griffin both, who have carved out very successful professional careers. In addition to the main event there are many events for both scratch and handicap events. The event is made possible through a ‘Grant’ from the Victorian Golf Foundation. Entries can be made online at www.southgippslandgolf. org.au online entry. In addition, entry forms can be found at all South Gippsland Golf Clubs, and should be forwarded to the tournament manager Mr. Denis Stanes, 18a Hagelthorn Street, Wonthaggi, 3995. An entry fee of $30.00 is applicable for the event, which includes a light lunch.
THE South Gippsland Junior Golf Classic will be held at Lang Lang on Friday, April 8. The event, regarded as the elite junior tournament for the South Gippsland region will see many of Melbourne’s top junior golfers competing against some of South Gippsland’s best. The main event will be the 36 - hole scratch for the South Gippsland Junior Golf Foundation Shield for those in A Grade (0 – 9).
Winners: from left, C Grade Catherine Bolding, A Grade Marg Johnson and B Grade Maureen Masterman were the undisputed queens of the Wonthaggi golf course on Wednesday.
Wonthaggi Ladies MAUREEN Masterman (24) came in with a lovely three over par to take out the Par round of the day from 26 other players at Wonthaggi on a day when wind made play less than straightforward. Maureen’s round won her the B Grade winner’s prize. Marg Johnson (13) narrowly won A Grade with one over on count back from Alison Adams (18) who is back playing Wednesdays (and with birdies on the first and seventh holes let it be known that her handicap will be on a quick downward spiral. Catherine Bolding (31) is in brilliant form and two over par won her C Grade from Vicki
Milner (36) two over as well. Catherine has reduced her handicap from 37 to 30 since the start of the year which shows her to be in great form. The day was also a contest between president Dot’s team and captain Maree’s team. The captain’s team won the day this year with lots of cheering at the presentations. NTP: second Irene Walsh, eighth Jan Jeeves and 17th Maureen Masterman. BDL: Vicki Milner two over, Marg Ryan two over, Ally Adams one over, Robyn Wilkinson square, Irene Walsh square, Judy Berry one down, Di Grimmond two down, Sara Beale two down.
Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday, March 16 the Ladies played off in the R.F. and H.M. Poletti knockout qualifying round. The sponsor for the day was Faye Le Page. The weather was dry and hot but all enjoyed the golf. Winners on the day were Jan Roberts (33) and Heather Poletti (16) with 44 points. Runners-up were Veronica Park (16) and Nancye Hammet (31) with 40 points. DLB: Shelia Constantine (15) and Lyn Jennison (37) with 39 points, and Andrea Thorson (8) and Fay Smallman (33) with 38 points. NTP: on the eighth Heather Poletti and on the 14th Andrea Thorson.
It’s a knockout: from left, Heather Poletti, Jan Roberts, Veronica Park and Nancye Hammet featured the best scores in the knockout qualifying round on Wednesday.
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Marathon set decides final
GRAND finals were played on Saturday after a wet Friday and the courts were just as players would wish, with excitement mounting as the matches were concluded in Section 1. In a final that gathered tension right up until the end, the premier trophy was taken by Inverloch in a marathon final set which included many rallies of deuces. Well done to the Leongatha club and helpers on Saturday morning. Section 1 Inverloch 6-59 d Phillip Island 3-59 The ladies sets were won by Inverloch after long rallies and games. The men’s two sets were close, Inverloch won but Phillip Island kept within reach. Inverloch were seven games up going into the mixed. The first two mixed went Phillip Island’s way giving the team a two game break. The third mixed got off to a good start by Bronwyn Williams and Travis McNamara, with Ben White and Camille Morris keeping the pressure on. Lots of rallies and deuces. Travis and Bronwyn won 8/6, with games level. Inverloch won on sets. Section 2 Berrys Creek 6-60 d Koonwarra 3-57 Berrys Creek ladies
won all their sets. Koony men did well winning two sets giving the team a two game lead before the mixed. Berrys Creek won the first two mixed and led by four games. In the last mixed Jess Armstrong and Jason Comrie won the five games the team needed. Leanne Soderland and Mick Hemming played on to win the tiebreaker. Koony went down by three games. Section 3 Falcons 7-52 d Parrots 0-21 With lots of close points, Falcons always had the edge. Well done to Parrots keeping up their game until the end. What a good season this section had. You can be sure we will see these players progress up the sections very soon. Presentation night was held at the Leongatha clubrooms following the matches. Everyone enjoyed a great night and Leongatha North did a
wonderful job organising the meal. Shields, pennants and trophies were presented to the winning teams, Inverloch, Berrys Creek and Falcons. Trophies were also presented to tournament winners held earlier in the season. Most games won in each section for season 2015-16. Section 1: Bronwyn Williams and Matt Pocklington. Section 2: Wendy Gervasi and Steve Charlton. Section 3: Simone Dekker and James Ryan. This was a very successful season for the association. Comradeship in clubs and between clubs makes a good association. Special thanks to all who helped in different ways throughout the season. We look forward to season 2016-17, marking 70 years since the Allambee and District was formed in 1947.
Section 1 winner: Inverloch, back from left, Paxton Cash, Lucus McMillan, Travis McNamara, front from left, Michelle Krohn, Bron Williams and Ange Williams.
Section 1 runner-up: Phillip Island, back from left, Ben White, Adam Arnold, Ron Walker, front from left, Shelley Walker, Nicole Walker and Camille Morris.
Section 3 winner: Leongatha Falcons, from left, Evie Dekker, James Ryan, Eldon Westaway and Jed Moore.
Section 3 runner-up: Leongatha Parrots, from left, Jack Bainbrigde, Alasdair Campbell, Simone Dekker and Ben Ryan.
Section 2 winner: Berrys Creek, from left, Ray Pickering, Jane Harrison, Jason Comrie, Leonie Degnan, Cor Koodeot and Jess Armstrong.
Section 2 runner-up: Koonwarra, back from left, Mick Hemming, Karsten Krohn, Steve Charlton, Connor Krohn, front from left, Leanne Soderlund, Michelle Charlton and Ronda Newton.
• Wonthaggi Table Tennis
Barracouta rule the school at Wonthaggi In A Grade of the Wonthaggi table tennis Association Barracouta has pulled away from Garfish and Great Whites to be head of the table after five rounds. Barracouta 58/Garfish 56/Great Whites 56/ Wahoo 57/Angel Fish 53/ School Sharks 50/bye Wanda 47. Leading players: Bruce Harmer 32, Justin Licis 31
and Dirk Holwerda 28. In A Reserve after the second round it the Dingoes breaking free. D i n g o e s 3 6 / Wa l labys35/Kangaroos36/ Emu’s36/Kookaburras24/ Possums19/bye - Koalas15. Leading players: Shaun Michael 6 and Daniel Park 6. B Grade commenced last week with some exciting matches and some surprise results. In close sets Kindilan
Hallett defeated Leit Rivers 13-11, 11-9; Jack Duff defeated Malachy O’Flynn 12-10, 5-11, 11-9; and Beau Allamby defeated Jett Orpin 11-4, 9-11, 1311. All match results were 3-2. Leading players (undefeated) are Harley Orpin, Beau Allamby and Jack Duff. Junior coaching: new players are coming in and doing well. Some more girls would
be good. All you have to do is turn up on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre in Korumburra Road. For social table tennis turn up on Thursdays from 11am until 12.30pm for a social hit when all welcome. Access for All Abilities follows from 1pm until 3pm. Phone Nancy on 56 744628 for more information.
Branching out: back from left, the wooden spooners, Gerry Davidson, Joan Brooks and absent Debbie Staples and Kerri Salter. Centre from left, runnersup, Judy O’Garey, Lois Jackson, Lorna Dawson and Dawn Rassmussen. Front from left, winners Angelique Millard, Adrienne Collier, Lyn Gower and absent Joy Dyson.
Hot Start for Leongatha Table Tennis Big girls toppled by understory WITH the first three rounds completed in unseasonably hot and humid weather all players are looking forward to a cool change before next week’s matches. In the season’s third round, a fantastic hard fought match between two of our youngest players Justin Alba and Michaela Campbell was the highlight. Justin came home the steadier; being down two games to one he was gradually able to get the upper hand to go on to win three games to two. Other players doing well on the night were Alan Robic, Michael
Grist and Neil Chilver who all won their three matches. Round 3 results were Vultures defeating BTJ 6-5; Eggstatic defeating Heroes 6-5; and MAMs defeating NMN 6-5. A Grade Reserves and B Grade are looking for more players for their Wednesday night competition which runs from 5pm to 7pm for B Grade and from 7.30pm for A Reserve. If you are interested in taking part contact Kevin Dowling on 5662 4613 or Bill Haw on 0409 217 900. We have first class facilities including a robot training machine on which you can burn a lot of calories in a very short time.
Come and have a go, you may be surprised by how good it is. All ages and abilities catered for. On Wednesday, March 23 six of our KeenAgers are heading to Drouin to participate in a friendly, but competitive, singles tournament. This is a first for our KeenAgers as most times we play only doubles matches. Anyone wishing to join our social mornings of table tennis can attend at the table tennis centre on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve from 9am to noon on Tuesday and Thursday. Enquiries to Ian on 5662 5578.
HOLLY toppled Birch and Elm to win the midweek Leongatha Veterans Summer Tennis competition on Thursday, March
17.
Holly won with 67 points, 53 percent from Birch 67 points 51 percent. Elm ended up with the wooden spoon.
Any ladies who are interested in having a great social day on Thursdays would be most welcome to join when competition begins again in April 28. Call Isobel 56647306 or Lorna 0488574284.
South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis LADDERS after Round March 15 Section 1 Leongatha 28; Wonthaggi Turkeys 27; Inverloch White 26; Inverloch Black 18; Bena 9; Wont-
haggi Chooks 4. Section 2 Foster 34; Korumburra 24; Wonthaggi Owls 24; Phillip Island 22; Bena 20; Inverloch Blue 10; Nyora 10; Inverloch Yellow 2. Section 3
Phillip Island 25; Fish Creek 24; Foster 21; Inverloch Champs 20; Wonthaggi 17; Inverloch Pink 8; Grantville 5. (Pending results from Phillip Island and Inverloch Pink)
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Mardan indoor bowls THIS week Mardan Indoor Bowls was back to its weekly average of member attendance with some away, so there were 16 in attendance at the Mardan Hall for the weekly jousting competition that is indoor bowls. It was good to see that Kristy Rutjens had been guided back onto the path to Wednesday night happiness instead of watching the box. Welcome back Kristy. Four teams had four players each and battled it out over two games of 10 ends for the weekly honours. The games were evenly matched and indeed evenly distributed between the teams, since each team had a win on the
Winners: March’s Monthly Triples winners at Inverloch were congratulated by Gail Burge representing our sponsor, Burge Buslines. Well done to, from left, sponsor Gail Burge, Diana Patterson, Yvonne Kee and Sue Nation.
Inverloch bowls INVERLOCH Bowling Club’s Wednesday Monthly Triples on March 16 was sponsored by Burge Bus Lines and attracted 12 teams to the green. There were three games of 12 ends to be played on the grass. Gail Burge, representing the sponsor, handed out the envelopes to the successful teams. With 54 points, congratulations to the winning team of Yvonne Kee, Sue Nation and Diana
Patterson. Runners-up with 51 points were Wilma Coleman, Veronica Muir and Linda Gallyot. The Best Overall game went to Rita Everitt, Cynthia Hensley and Joyce Arnold who posted 15 shots up after 12 ends. Raffles were won by Pat Stoneham, Helen Twite, Joan Clark, Judy Parker and Gail Applin. The final monthly triples for the season will be held on April 20. Our normal Wednesday social bowls will be held
on March 23. Names are to be in by 11.30am for a 12.30pm start. On Thursday, March 17, Inverloch hosted its monthly turkey triples event sponsored this month by Ian Symonds and Associates. Twenty-three teams played two 12 ends and two 10 end games which produced two four game winners. Winners with 67 points was Arthur Newsome’s team of M. Carey and W. Massier. Runners-up with
Sea Eagles soar: from left, Gail Burge handed out the envelopes to the runners-up at Inverloch Bowling Club’s Monthly Triples to Wilma Coleman, Veronica Muir and Linda Gallyot.
One off: the Best Overall Game was won by Rita Everitt, Cynthia Hensley and Joyce Arnold with Gail Burge representing our sponsor Burge Buslines at the Inverloch Monthly Triples.
66 points was Peter Forrest’s team of R. May and G. Cornell. Best game for the day with 19 shots up went to Wayne Parks, Frank Seaton and John Paterno. The regular social bowls event returns this Thursday, March 24. Sign on by 11.30 am for a 12.30pm start. On Friday, March 18 a large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at the Inverloch RSL and later at the bowling club to mark the passing of the late Herbert William (“Herbie”) Barclay, a long-standing and popular member following a long illness. RIP Herbie. On a blustery Saturday morning, March 19 Paul Davis and Rob Howard played the final of this year’s Men’s Minor Singles Championship resulting in a win for Rob Howard. Congratulations Rob, Inverloch’s new Minor Singles Champion. The Cancer Council of Victoria has been chosen as the beneficiary of our fundraising efforts for the past several years. Again this season the Bowl Over Cancer initiative will be supported by the club. We are holding a Bowl Over Cancer Day on Wednesday, April 6 starting at 12.30pm. It is a mixed event; bowls attire please. To help raise funds, a trading table will be available on the day. Last year, we raised $500 for this worthy organisation thanks to the bowlers and others who donated money. Let’s make this year just as special. RACV Day will be held on Sunday, April 3 starting at 10am. Team and single entries are welcomed. There will be no meal this Friday, March 25 as it is Good Friday. The next meal will be held on April 8.
night. There were in fact only two ends separating the winners from those in fourth place since the runners-up spot had to be decided on shots leaving the final results as follows: Winners with a win and 11 ends were Denyse Menzies, John Chadwick, Ann Plowman and Tony Allen-Clay (s). Runners-up with a win 10 ends and plus two were Kristy Rutjens, Theresa Bateman, Nic Rutjens and Andy Plowman (s). Overall another great night of fun and laughter was had by all. This time next week Mardan Indoor Bowling will have had its Opening Night at Dumbalk so watch this space for the report.
Strzelecki bowlers contest state titles THE Strzelecki Regional Ladies bowls team which will contest the Victorian Regional Championships against all the other 15 Victorian regions has been selected. The championships will be held at Murray Downs Resort, Swan Hill on April 8 and 9. The Strzelecki Regional Ladies bowls team is made up of top players from the West Gippsland Division and South Gippsland Division. It is a team of 12 with two emergencies. South Gippsland fared very well with seven bowlers selected in the 12: Marj Pearson – Meeniyan; Robyn Dennis and Marilyn Forrest - San
Remo; Nicole McKenzie - Fish Creek; Trish McCormack – Leongatha; and Jenny Millar – Loch. Team 1: skip, Robyn Dennis, San Remo; third, Marilyn Forrest, San Remo; second, Nicole McKenzie, Fish Creek; and lead, Janis Parks, Inverloch. Team 2: skip, Denise Hamilton (WGBD), Drouin; third, Maureen Leighton (WGBD),
Drouin; second, Marj Pearson, Meeniyan; and lead, Sheryl Atkinson (WGBD), Drouin. Team 3: skip, Trish Mc Cormack, Leongatha; third, Joan Goldie (WGBD) Yallourn; second, Pat Fraser-Aurisch (WGBD) Neerim; and lead, Jenny Miller, Loch. Emergencies: Marg Ratcliffe (WGBD) Drouin and Jenny Roffey, Foster.
Korumburra volleyball Round 6 results A Grade: Golliwogs drew Warriors (1:1) 25:23, 20:25; and Champions d Bugs (2:1) 25:17, 12:25, 14:12. B Grade: Chargers d Albatross (3:0) 25:11, 25:12, 25:12; Panthers d Shark Bait (3:0) 25:8, 25:14, 25:5; HELP d Falcons (2:1) 13:25, 25:15, 25:19, 8:11; Odds on Black d Knights (3:0) 25:10, 25:12, 25:18; Saints d Gems (3:1) 25:15, 25:20, 14:25, 13:9.
Cycling name stays THERE will be no name change for the Leongatha Cycling Club. Club members had a special meeting last Tuesday night to vote on whether to change the name to South Coast Cycling Club or stay as is. To make the change there needed to be
at least 75 percent of members’ votes to go that way. Sources say the vote was split about 50/50 meaning the status quo remains. The club is in full training mode for the road season which begins on Saturday, April 9 with a number of new courses being tried for the first time.
Woolamai Races abandoned WOOLAMAI Picnic Races was forced to abandon its race meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 19 when an inspection prior to the first race by stewards found a hole in the track. The Stewards report stated: Prior to the running of the first race it was brought to the Stewards attention that there was a hole in the track on the running rail near the 1000m. Stewards inspected the track with club officials and after this convened a meeting with all riders who were participating at the meeting. After the discussions with all riders Stewards abandoned the meeting at 1:30pm as they could not be satisfied the track
was safe for racing. According to secretary of the club, Bev Carmichael, it will cost the club financially and they were obviously disappointed the race meeting couldn’t go on. “We still had to pay the people at the gate because we had to provide refunds, security had to be paid as well as first aid and a few other things,” Mrs Carmichael said. “A few racegoers decided to stay around and have a picnic and one bookmaker stayed to take bets on the interstate meeting at Randwick. Everyone finally left at about 4.30pm.” Country Racing Victorian officials will have a further inspection of the track soon to ensure all is right for the meeting to take place on Saturday, April 9.
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Swimming’s super Sunday SUNDAY proved to be a huge day on the swimming calendar as teams from throughout the region converged on SG Splash in Leongatha for Champion’s Day.
This day pits the best of the best swimmers from the six clubs involved in the South Gippsland Swimming Association; from Leongatha, Korumburra, Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, Corner Inlet and Mirboo North. There were some wonderful individual and team performances with most swimmers coming home with at least one medal for their troubles. In some cases, like Mia Deenen of Leongatha for example, swimmers came home weighed down with multiple first, second and third placed medals. A highlight of the day was the awarding of a life membership to one of the Association’s stalwarts Frances Toohey of the Corner Inlet club. She was presented her life membership by Peter Bellingham, the Association president. As expected Leongatha Sharks Swimming Club won the aggregate shield for the most points scored
throughout the carnivals this season. Wonthaggi collected the handicap shield. The Leongatha Sharks later gathered at the PAC Centre at the Leongatha Primary School for its presentation afternoon where all the age champions and other presentations were made. Results and photos in next week’s Star.
Handicap shield: collecting the handicap shield from Association president Peter Bellingham, were Wonthaggi swimmers Alex and Jarrod Muir.
Freestyle relay: coming in first in the Under 14 freestyle relay was the Leongatha team of, from left, Heide Tieman, Merrin Giles, Jess Fowkes and Mia Deenen.
Winning shield: collecting the aggregate shield for the Leongatha Sharks were, from left, vice-captain Amber Turner, captain Oscar Harry, head coach Dylan Muir, and captain Tomai Delpozzo. Absent vicecaptain Connery Webb.
Life membership: Association president, Peter Bellingham presents Frances Toohey with her life membership.
Joe Van Dijk: wins back to back Play it Safe by the Water Junior Challenge titles. Photo courtesy Cahill Bell-Warren.
Van Dijk blitzes at Bell’s Beach JOE Van Dijk of Phillip Island has taken out his second consecutive Play it Safe by the Water Junior Challenge at Bells Beach on Monday, March 21. The powerful natural footer was on fire all day surfing multiple heats in both this event and the Premiers Active April Trials. In a wave-starved final, Van Dijk was able to lock in a heat total of 12.27 ahead of Tane Bowden (Jan Juc) who placed in second on 11.26 points. “I’m pretty happy. This is my last year I can com-
pete in the event so its nice to win it again” said Van Dijk. “I had surfed 5 times already today and was so tired in the final so I was lucky to get a couple of waves.” Placing in third was Tully Wylie (Jan Juc) who finished on a heat total of 6.17. In fourth was Billy Harrison (Barwon Heads) on 2.67 points. The Play it Safe by the Water Junior challenge aims to increase awareness of the risks of drowning amongst males. It also aims to empower surfers to help rescue swimmers who may be in trouble. “Where I am from can be quite dangerous and I
have had to rescues some swimmers who get caught in rips” said winner Van Dijk. Results: 1st Joe Van Dijk (Phillip Island) – 12.27 Points 2nd Tane Bowden (Jan Juc) – 11.26 Points 3rd Tully Wylie (Jan Juc) – 6.17 Points 4th Billy Harrison (Barwon Heads) – 2.67 Points The Play it Safe by the Water Junior Challenge is funded via the Victorian Governments Water Safety Initiative, Play it Safe by the Water and supported by Surfing Victoria. Full results can be found online at surfingvic.com
Evans on the ball
EVANS Petroleum has thrown its support behind the Leongatha Basketball Association, funding the purchase of new basketballs.
The balls are up to Basketball Victoria specifications, worth $90 each, and the support is greatly appreciated by the association. Evans Petroleum general manager Warren Evans, left, was at Leongatha Lightning training on Friday night at SG Splash to make the presentation to LBA president Dan Monaghan, and the children.
Lightning strikes at Traralgon LEONGATHA Lightning’s Under 14 Girls team won the B Section title at the Traralgon Basketball Association Tournament held during the Labour Day weekend.
The girls defeated Moe in the grand final 23 to 14 with Milla Fixter claiming the MVP award. Lightning also defeated Morwell in the semi-final and Korumburra and Sale earlier in the preliminary rounds.
Tournament win: Leongatha Lightning’s victorious Under 14 Girls team, back, from left, Belle Grabham-Andrews, Gemma Drysdale, Alahna Arnason and Jaime Findlay; front, Alice Reid, Milla Fixter and Makenzi Gourlay.
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• Mirboo North Cricket
Rain at Firsts but Seconds win IT was a frustrating First Grade game at Morwell against Latrobe when the first day was washed due to the deplorable state of the wicket on Saturday.
The game got under way on Sunday but has to go into the reserve day on Easter Saturday which will create some interest. However, with the wicket slow and the outfield even slower, Mirboo North batting first struggled hard to make 142 with Jess Giardina a very good 70. In reply Latrobe finished the day on 3 for 80 off 42 tight Mirboo North overs. While the Firsts look as if they might be struggling, it was a great win for the Seconds at Latrobe Turf which was in better condition. Nevertheless play started 45 minutes late but the side got home to win two in a row in an exciting encounter where bowlers had a bit of an advantage. It was Damien Turner with Man of the Match figures in 4 for 10 and making a crucial 27 to help guide the side to a very good win. The Thirds side was not so lucky going down to Willow Grove after being in a good position with Chris Anders getting a fine 54 but it was not to be as the target wasn’t enough but a great season to the side and I am sure they can go one better next year.
First Grade The toss went the way
of Latrobe who sent Mirboo North in on the same wicket as last week and with the rain and the under prepared wicket, Mirboo North’s batsmen stuck to the task of occupying the crease. At no wicket for 42 and Jesse Giardina really taking on the Latrobe pace attack, Adam Mates fell for three after nearly an hour at the crease. Jesse continued on helped by some short pitched bowling and his 71 was the side’s anchor but losing quick wickets at 86 and in the nineties, and even though it was very hard to get the Latrobe attack away, Rob Phoenix batted for well over an hour and an a half for 20 off 78 balls. No other bats got into double figures as the overs ticked by. Shane Peters seven, Dale Banks six, Jed Alexander six and Steve Rogers six tried hard to lift the side but Latrobe’s attack with Johnson 4 for 21 off 17 overs, Gamage 3 for 36 and Briely 2 for 33 were outstanding. Will it be enough runs? Well Latrobe with 40 overs to face finished the day on 3 for 80 and Mirboo North have to really bowl and field well on Saturday to get themselves back in the game. Liam Smit 1 for 12 off 10 overs could be the bowler to do it. Also getting wickets Rob Phoenix 1 for 23 off 14 overs and Jed Alexander 1 for 9 off his six overs are also keys to success.
Second Grade Bowling first Morwell got off to a blinder with Semler 30 and Mooney 30. While 65 on the board was good the bowling changes were astute and kept Mirboo North pegged. At 3 for 82 it was Morwell in charge. Great bowling from Jacob Blair, Damien Turner and Jarrod Speed forced the collapse and Mirboo North was all out for 108. It was a fine Blair finish with 2 for 13 off 9.2 overs. Morwell’s bowling was fired up: Speed 3 for 18 off 10 overs of left arm spin and Turner who bowled with real pace 4 for 10 off 7 great overs. Morwell’s Fortun with 17 runs and Bailey gathering confidence with 14 but when he went, Mirboo North really put the bowling pressure on with great off stump line and Morwell was skittled for 108. Batting was not going to be easy on the wicket but Van Heurk 28 hit two mighty sixes. On his attempt at a third he holed out and Justin Blair came in and made15. It was a great start to get to 42 but then lost Mirboo North lost four quick wickets to let Morwell back into the game. Damien Turner 27 and Jarrod Speed 16 put together a valuable 40 run partnership and then Ben Williams 14 not out and Jacob Blair 7 got the side over the line for a fine win
The joy of victory: a victorious Mirboo North Second Eleven passed around the premiership Cup following its win over Morwell in the Central Gippsland Cricket League on Saturday after a rain delayed start. in 38 overs. Well done to the best side in the competition with Brandon Bradshaw and Andy Soplakow taking out association honours in bowling and best player.
Third Grade It was great to see both Seconds and Thirds playing at the same venue and a big crowd of supporters enjoying the games but the talented Thirds side could not repeat the Sec-
onds’ effort; all the same they did not disgrace themselves. Batting first Mirboo North looked good as Matt Snell and Chris Anders went about building a big score but Matt was very well caught at second slip for 16 just as he was about to threaten with the blade. It was the very capable Chris Anders 54 who continued where he left off in the First’s final and with
Cousins proves the choice Junior INVERLOCH Cricket Club junior presentations took place at the club on Friday, March 11.
Eli Cousins came to the fore winning the two premier awards, Junior Champion Player and the Batting Award.
Top brass: Brian Dennerley presenting Eli Cousins with the inaugural Brian Dennerley Junior Champion Player Award and Shaun Hayes the Inverloch Cricket Club junior coordinator.
Our swimmers excel LEONGATHA swimmers excelled at the Gippsland Regional Swimming Sports held at Sale on Thursday, March 17.
Well deserved: from left, Eli Cousins won the Batting Award and the Brian Dennerley Junior Champion Player Award while Joel Worner won the Coach’s Award and Ryan Sparkes the Bowling Award.
In the 11 year boy’s freestyle relay team it was a bronze medal to a team from the Leongatha Primary School. Pictured from left are Tom Hanily, Xavier Bolge, Cody Charmers, and Jake Mathieson showing off their ribbons.
fine support from Fred Couper 25 they took the score to 110. It was looking good for a big total but when Fred and Chris went out the batting fell away somewhat. Willow Grove found their line and length to have Mirboo North all out for 135 with Pearman taking four wickets. Willow Grove batted very steadily with the openers getting good scores until Andy Mac got
the first wicket. Noy 25 and Perkins 39, with some good shots around the ground, batted out the innings to secure a great win. Dave Calder the association’s best bowler in the Thirds got four good wickets to put some pressure on but Mirboo North just could not peg back Willow groves batting. It was great season for the side and hopefully one better next year.
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Diggers strike season gold C GRADE’S top Division One teams took to the pitch for the grand final at Koonwarra Recreation Reserve over the weekend.
Wonthaggi Club won the toss and opted to bat first against the OMK Diggers on Saturday morning. Opening batsman Steve Anstey made 13 runs before Thomas Eustace bowled him out. Batting partner Shane Osborne managed to make 24 runs. Next up and next best, Ian Barnes contributed nine runs to the innings while Luke Anstey made seven. Diggers’ Paul Green took four for 18 in 14 overs with six maidens while Thomas Eustace also took four for the side in 15 overs. Club finished the innings in the 54th over on a disappointing72. Diggers’ opening batsman Aaron McKinnon made 10 runs before he was bowled out in one of Matt Sharp’s two wickets for the side. Peter Miller made two before he too was bowled out. However Robert Quaife hit hard, scoring 42 runs not
out alongside James Paterson’s 12 runs. Digger’s finished the game and the season victorious in the 22nd over on 2/74. OMK d WONTHAGGI CLUB 1st innings Wonthaggi Club S. Anstey b. T. Eustace .............13 S. Osborne c. J. Paterson b. P. Green ............................24 I. Barnes lbw. b. J. Greenwood .....................9 B. Evans c. b. P. Green ..............................6 S. Roche c. P. Harper b. T. Eustace ...........................4 S. Coldebella c. T. Eustace b. P. Green ..............................0 J. Schulz c. T. Eustace b. P. Green ..............................1 L. Anstey c. T. Eustace b. J. Paterson ..........................7 M. Cadwallender c. J. Paterson b. T. Eustace ...........................2 J. Wade b. T. Eustace..................0 M. Dobbie n.o. ...........................0 Extras ........................................6 Total .........................................72 Bowling: P. Green 4/18, R. Dixon 0/18, T. Eustace 4/15, D. Jeffries 0/5, J. Greenwood 1/6, J. paterson 1/8. 1st innings OMK A. McKinnon b. M. Sharp .......10 P. Miller c. b. M. Sharp.............................2 R. Quaife n.o. ...........................42 J. Paterson n.o. .........................12 Extras ........................................8 Total ......................................2/74 Bowling: M. Sharp 2/26, S. Coldebella 0/8, M. Dobbie 0/23, M. Cadwallender 0/10.
Diggers winners: back, from left, Justin Greenwood, James Paterson, Paul Harper, Wes Dowel, Robert Quaife, front, from left, Aaron McKinnon, Paul Green, Peter Miller, Tom Eustace, David Jeffries, Jacob Landers and Rhys Dixon won the grand final against Wonthaggi Club at Koonwarra Recreation Reserve on the weekend.
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OMK takes the final win C GRADE’s top Division Two sides faced off in the grand final at Nerrena Recreation Reserve over the weekend.
OMK Diggers opted to bat after winning the toss against Wonthaggi Club with opening batsman Donald Wylie trapped in front for one, bowled by Jack Sheerin. Wylie’s batting partner Adam Busana made 23 while Sam Matthews contributed 32 to the innings. Premier batsman George Lomagno made 48 runs and Brad Hayes was later run out on 24. Sheerin troubled the Diggers, taking four for 52 in 20 overs while Sam Liddle also took two wickets for the side. Diggers still hit hard and managed to make 8/197 in 75 overs. Sheerin copped Wylie’s revenge in Club’s innings after he too was trapped in front for eight. Premier batsman Aidan Churchill made 37 runs with Justin Licis close behind on 36.
C Grade Division 2 premiers: OMK, from left, umpire Alan Jordan, Hayden James, Don Wylie, Adam Busana, Mark Blackburn, Josh Whiteside, Sam Matthews, Murray Gow, captain Craig Walker, Pete Gillin, George Lomagno, Daniel Wylie, Gary Miller, Brad Hayes and umpire Noel Grayden. Drew Herbert contributed 13 runs while Corey Casey managed to make 10.
Diggers’ Murray Gow kept Club at bay, taking four catches for the side.
Club finished the day on 137 in the 61st over as Diggers claimed victory for the
season. George Lomagno for OMK won the man of the
match award. OMK d WONTHAGGI CLUB 1st innings OMK
D. Wylie lbw. b. J. Sheerin ............................1 A. Busana b. J. Sheerin ............23 S. Matthews c. N. Dobbie b. C. Casey ...........................32 G. Lomagno stp. A. Churchill b. S. Liddle ...........................48 M. Gow c&b. S. Liddle............19 C. Walker c. K. Dudley b. J. Sheerin ..........................16 B. Hayes r.o. .............................24 G. Miller c&b. J. Sheerin .........14 H. James n.o. ..............................4 M. Blackburn n.o. ......................4 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................8/197 (cc) Bowling: L. Borne 0/40, J. Sheerin 4/52, S. Liddle 2/32, K. Dudley 0/10, C. Casey 1/28, N. Dobbie 0/12, J. Brann 0/19. 1st innings Wonthaggi Club J. Sheerin lbw. b. D. Wylie .............................8 C. Casey c. b. H. James ...........................10 D. Dudley r.o. .............................1 A. Churchill c. P. Gillin b. G. Lomagno .....................37 J. Licis c. G. Miller b. P. Gillin ............................36 B. Mattock c. M. Gow b. P. Gillin ..............................7 L. Borne c. A. Busana b. G. Lomagno .......................0 D. Herbert c. b. H. James ...........................13 S. Liddle c. b. H. James .............................4 J. Brann n.o. ...............................8 N. Dobbie b. P. Gillin .................8 Extras ........................................6 Total .......................................137
Greg Goss wins umpire of the year THE Leongatha and District Cricket Association Cricket Umpires’ panel held its Wind up after the Grand Finals at Bairs Hotel Leongatha Sunday, March 20.
The LDCA has 22 umpires on the panel at the moment between them they have umpired 2472 games of LDCA cricket, the highest in local games is Billy Thomas 314 in local games with five over two hundred. The umpires on the panel enjoy umpiring and are all contributing to local cricket putting something back in to the game that they got so much out of when playing. Grand final appointments are a highlight for umpires as they are for players participating in the matches, all umpires in grand finals were presented with medallions by Russell Mathews LDCA presi-
dent and John Schelling from sponsor Evans Petroleum. Umpire’s president Clive Salmon spoke of the year and presented milestone certificates to Graham Laird and Clive 250 games, Michael Heenan and Les White 200 games, Alan Roberts 150 games and Ashley Stride and Ben Bek 50 games. Special thanks went to Graham Laird as appointments officer it is a big job each week arranging umpires for games and notifying the press, made more difficult at times when clubs fail to lodge reports or fill in reports with little reference to the game itself. The highlight of the night was the presentation of the “Umpire of the Year” by Clive Salmon to a new umpire in Greg Goss, winning by just .2 over Graham Laird with Noel Graydon third one point back, the award is based on captains’ reports. Goss
started off umpiring full time this year after a successful cricketing career at Leongatha Town. He started the season in the lower grades and moved through to A2 umpiring the B1 Grand Final with Graham Wightman between OMK and Town at Scorpion Park won by OMK. For the next two years the LDCA umpires take on the role of managing the Gippsland Umpires Panel covering Gippsland Cricket League and Junior Country Week which will require a lot of extra work. The Umpires Executive together with the LDCA Committee of Management will work together this year to allow current umpires and any new umpires to seek accreditation with Cricket Australia’s standards which has been in limbo. The umpires look forward to next season and thank the clubs and the players for their support
of umpires and hospitality, new umpires coming into association find the behaviour is a lot better and umpires are more respected here than in other associations. We have some minor incidents but we are working through these for the good of cricket. The Umpires Annual Meeting is August 14 at Inverloch but if you’re interested in joining a panel where you have the likes of Terry Rogers 829 career games (47 years), Alan Jordan 546 games and Michael Heenan 436 games you can contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741 or Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136 . A chance to enjoy the game from the best seat in the house and be part of the great game of cricket and also an opportunity to contribute to a game you may have played and enjoyed. Here’s to next season.
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• LDCA B Grade Division 1
Eight wickets demand victory AN incredible eight wickets from OMK bowler and man of the match Sam Jenkins secured the season’s ladder leaders the premiership.
OMK fought to the finish to take out this season’s cricket grand final against the Wonthaggi Club last weekend. After a successful season – only suffering one loss after a stumble against Nerrena in the final home and away match – OMK was in the prime position to take out the premiership. Batting first, opening batsman Luke Jones set the standard with 40 runs, which was followed up later in the innings with a massive 81 runs from Noel Creed. Club was eager to ensure OMK remained in its reach. Bowler Jakeb Thomas took three wickets and went on to take two catches in the field. Rob Geyer also took two catches, and Luke McGuirk and Mark McCall each took two wickets. OMK finished its final innings all out for 265 after 88 overs.
OMK B Grade Division 1 premiers: back from left, David Creed, Dylan McMeekin, Cameron Chasemore, Noel Creed, Luke Jones, Nathan Cant, front, Ethan Lamers, Nick Audino, Russ White, Sam Jenkins, Kris Kerr and Matt Adams. This was enough to win the game, with the Club closing its innings all out for 215 after 85 overs. Opening batsman Steven Brann had Club starting on
the right foot with an early 46 runs, which was nicely complemented by high scoring Liam Sawyer, who made 65 runs later in the innings. This was where Jen-
kins starred, taking his eight wickets and shattering hopes of premiership glory for the Workmens. Back up by fielder Matthew Adams – who took two
catches during the innings – OMK celebrated a well deserved win after an awe inspiring season. OMK d WONTHAGGI CLUB
1st innings OMK L. Jones c. M. McCall b. L. McLean ........................40 K. Kerr c. Z. Macdermid b. J. Thomas ...........................5 R. White c. A. Geyer
b. L. McGuirk ........................6 D. Creed b. M. McCall.............32 C. Chasemore c. R. Geyer b. M. McCall ..........................0 N. Creed c. J. Thomas b. R. Geyer ...........................81 D. McMeekin c. J. Thomas b. L. McGuirk ......................40 M. Adams b. J. Thomas............20 N. Cant n.o. ..............................18 S. Jenkins b. J. Thomas ..............0 N. Audino r.o. ...........................10 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................265 Bowling: J. Thomas 3/58, Z. Macdermid 0/47, L. McGuirk 2/26, M. McCall 2/59, L. McLean 1/33, A. Geyer 0/14, R. Geyer 1/20. 1st innings Wonthaggi Club S. Brann c&b. S. Jenkins .........46 J. Liddle c. b. S. Jenkins .........................43 L. McLean stp. N. Creed b. S. Jenkins .........................22 L. Sawyer c. b. S. Jenkins .........................65 A. Geyer b. N. Cant .................18 R. Geyer c. M. Adams b. S. Jenkins ...........................1 M. McCall c. b. S. Jenkins ...........................3 J. Thomas c. b. N. Cant ...............................4 M. Davey stp. N. Creed b. S. Jenkins ...........................1 L. McGuirk c&b. S. Jenkins ......4 Z. Macdermid n.o.......................0 Extras ........................................7 Total .......................................215 Bowling: R. White 0/17, M. Adams 0/15, D. McMeekin 0/31, N. Cant 2/45, S. Jenkins 8/53, N. Audino 0/40, K. Kerr 0/9.
• LDCA B Grade Division 2
Triumphant win for Kilcunda Bass KILCUNDA Bass pulled off a quick premiership win against Korumburra last weekend, putting the Killy Bass team into B1 for next season.
It completed a glorious double premiership for the club. With Korumburra batting first, Kilcunda Bass knew it had to have its eyes firmly on the prize. Though Korumburra batsman Darren Scott made an impressive 43 runs during the first innings, the team was quickly silenced by the Kilcunda Bass fielding side. Three wickets from Daniel Bettles and an additional two wickets each from Chris Peckett and Rohan Duff ensured a short lived innings for Korumburra. Korumburra was dismissed from the field all out for 139 after just 66 overs. Kilcunda Bass stepped up the plate to bat and made short work of its opponent. A total 69 runs from Ashley Larcombe and 45 runs from Paul Mohascy had Kilcunda Bass sailing over Korumburra’s score. Both batsmen were not stopped by Korumburra’s fielding team and were not out
at the end of the innings. Three wickets from Scott Hayes had the Korumburra bowler starring for his team, but it could not stall the premiership loss. After just 74 overs, Kilcunda Bass had the game won 4/142. KORUMBURRA def by KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Korumburra J. Richards c. P. Mohascy b. D. Bettles............................4 N. Leppin r.o. .............................0 C. Smith b. D. Bettles ................8 D. Scott c. C. Peckett b. R. Duff .............................43 S. Hayes b. D. Bettles ..............35 J. Oxlee b. S. Tapscott ..............10 J. Celebrine c. P. Mohascy b. C. Peckett ...........................3 M. Olden r.o. ..............................0 T. Gray b. R. Duff ....................21 D. Bailey b. C. Peckett ...............0 M. Cozzio n.o.............................2 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................139 Bowling: C. Peckett 2/52, D. Bettles 3/40, R. Duff 2/29, S. Tapscott 1/10. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin r.o. .............................. 11 P. Mohascy n.o. ........................45 B. Joseph b. S. Hayes .................0 D. Ferguson lbw. b. S. Hayes .............................0 R. Gardiner b. S. Hayes .............7 A. Larcombe n.o. .....................69 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................4/142 Bowling: S. Hayes 3/42, D. Scott 0/10, M. Olden 0/11, J. Richards 0/7, D. Bailey 0/15, T. Gray 0/15, J. Oxlee 0/14, M. Cozzio 0/25.
Victorious: Kilcunda-Bass’s premiership winning cricket team in LDCA B Grade Division 2 are, from left, front, Shawn Tapscott, Ash Larcombe, Rohan Duff, Ray Gardiner (c), David Bettles, Chris Elliott, back, Daniel Blackney (12th), Paul Mohascy, Trevor Aplin, Chris Peckett, Brett Joseph and Daniel Ferguson.
Amila takes all at Town presentations AMILA Ratnaike, the league’s premier cricketer, unsurprisingly won all the A Grade awards at Leongatha Town Cricket Club’s presentation night on Saturday. He won the batting award with an average of just under 50, the bowling award after taking 25 wickets and the cricketer of the year ahead of Madura Weerasinghe, Matt Borschman and Jake Burge. Ratnaike also won the Young Family Award for the most points accumulated over the season for any grade.
In B Grade, Steve Fixter claimed the batting award and cricketer of the year after his incredible start to the season which resulted in him playing the second half of the year in A Grade. Warren Turner won the B Grade bowling award again. In C Grade, John Pouw won the batting and cricketer of the year awards in his first year back at Scorpion Park after many years at Fish Creek-Tarwin. C Grade bowling winner was Rob Shields, whose dedication to training and improving meant he was a popular recipient of the Matt Trotman Memorial Award
for the most determined player. Jareth Hume won the Geoff Cashin Memorial Award for the best clubman for his work developing a strong junior program at the club. Most improved player was Jake Burge who starred with the bat this season in A Grade.
Top Scorpians: Leongatha Town’s award winners, from left, Jareth Hume, John Pouw, Steve Fixter, Amila Ratnaike, Warren Turner and Rob Shields. Absent: Jake Burge.
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Club claims top cricket spot WONTHAGGI Club claimed a decisive win in the grand fi-
nal of A Grade Division 1 cricket on the weekend.
Confidently winning the toss and batting in overcast conditions the Club managed to ensure “runs on the board”
Winners: the Wonthaggi Club players gather to celebrate as the last wicket falls in the A1 grand final.
was the way to go to win the premiership. With a steady opening by the Club bats it was never the less Nerrena, which claimed the scalps of both David Britt, for 12 and Gavin Britt for 25, which must have felt positive with the score being 2/39. Mitchell Thomas and Ryan G Thomas pushed the ball around and the score reached 3/65 with Michael out for 13. But it was Ryan G Thomas who would go on and make 75 not out which was the backbone of the innings. A partnership of 73 between Thomas and James Sheerin who made 45 was the standout partnership of the day. Club finished with 9/216. Tim Wightman claimed the most wickets, taking 3/49 for Nerrena with Ryan Clark taking 2/26.
Cougars’ best: Sam Sperling did all he could to get his side over the line, with four wickets, and 48 not out. Unfortunately his efforts were in vein. Moving up: Leongatha and District Cricket Association premiers in A Grade Division 2 is Kilcunda-Bass players from left, back James Mahood, Jacob Dakin, Dean Pipicelli, Todd Smith Steve Leman, Steven Oates, front, Paul Donohue, Jayden Tregear, Andrew Donohue (c), Ash Oats and John Bastwrous.
• LDCA A Grade Division 2
Kilcunda Bass moves into top division A GRAND final win in A Grade Division 2 to Kilcunda Bass will see it promoted into the top grade of cricket next season.
It was Killy Bass’s first A Grade flag since entering the competition and the team will be delighted to compete in the top division. Andrew Donohue received the player of the match award for his efforts with both bat and ball. It completed a big day for the club with a win also in the B2 division. Killy Bass, sent in and making 158, were too strong for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL, all out for 137. Played on the Inverloch turf wicket, opener Steven Oates fired for 20 despite losing Ashley Oats for five with the score at 1/7. He and Andrew Donohue compiled a first wicket partnership of 42 before Oates fell. Donohue was the backbone of the innings making a fine score of 75 with no other batsmen down the order making any more than 13 runs.
Sam Sperling fired with the ball again taking 4/66 while Jason Kennedy and Nick Arnup each took 2/21. Koony would have had its hopes up going into the chase but an early blow saw the in form Sam Hughes out for just six; the score 1/13. The other opener Leo Enter made 17 and Josh Moore 11 but it wasn’t until Sam Sperling came to the crease that Koony looked a chance. Sperling made a fine 48 not out and really gave the Cougars some chance. Adam Rockall made 22 to keep the runs flowing but after he fell, the Cougars innings just crumbled with two ducks and a two. Koony’s innings came to a close at 137. The Cougars will ponder what might have been had Sam Hughes stayed around for even 20 or 30 runs but the club should be satisfied on making the final with a bright future ahead of it. Todd Smith was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4/29 with a good effort too from both Dean Pipicelli 3/28 and Andrew Donohue 3/26 in a man of the match performance.
KILCUNDA-BASS d KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass S. Oates c. J. Kennedy b. S. Sperling ........................20 A. Oats b. J. Kennedy ................5 A. Donohue c. J. Hughes b. N. Arnup...........................75 J. Bastwrous c. B. Perry b. N. Arnup........................... 11 P. Donahue c. B. Perry b. S. Sperling ........................13 J. Dakin b. J. Kennedy ...............2 J. Tregear stp. J. Hughes b. S. Sperling ..........................2 D. Pipicelli r.o. ...........................4 S. Leman r.o. ..............................3 T. Smith c. J. Kennedy b. S. Sperling ........................12 J. Mahood n.o.............................0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................158 Bowling: J. Kennedy 2/21, N. Arnup 2/21, S. Sperling 4/66, N. Liyanage 0/24, B. Perry 0/15.
1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes c. A. Donohue b. T. Smith ..............................6 L. Enter lbw. b. D. Pipicelli .......................17 J. Moore b. A. Donohue ........... 11 B. Perry c. J. Dakin b. A. Donohue ........................1 N. Liyanage c. J. Mahood b. D. Pipicelli .........................4 S. Sperling n.o. .........................48 J. Hughes b. A. Donohue ...........8 A. Rockall c. b. T. Smith ............................22 J. Kennedy b. T. Smith ...............0 N. Arnup lbw. b. T. Smith ..............................0 K. Thorne lbw. b. D. Pipicelli .........................2 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................137 Bowling: T. Smith 4/29, S. Leman 0/16, D. Pipicelli 3/28, J. Dakin 0/11, A. Donohue 3/26, J. Mahood 0/9, P. Donahue 0/12.
Boundary: Koony-L/RSL’s Adam Rockall pulls a rare loose ball on his way to a gritty 22.
Nerrena’s chase began disastrously with the top three batsmen in the pavilion with the score at 3/15. Then Damien Symmons was out and it was 4/26 and looking hopeless. When Mitchell Clark knuckled down with Chris Savage runs began to flow and it looked like the big partnership required was going to happen with this pair. Adding 52 runs Chris Savage’s bails came off for 23 off the balling of James Sheerin. Just two runs later Mitchell Clark lost his wicket and it was now 6/88 and Nerrena never really recovered from here, finishing all out for 129. Ryan Thomas deserved his man of the match award backing up his 75 not out with bowling figures of 3/36. James Sheerin wasn’t all that far behind claiming top honours with 4/32 following from
his 45 runs. The LDCA will present all individual and team cricket honours and the premiership cups to all teams at its annual presentation night at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha on Friday, April 1 with a sit down dinner starting at 7pm and presentations to follow from 7.30pm. The night will wind up by 10pm. WONTHAGGI CLUB d NERRENA 1st innings Wonthaggi Club D. Britt c. C. Savage b. J. Trease............................12 G. Britt c. R. Clark b. T. Wightman .....................25 M. Thomas lbw. b. T. Wightman .....................13 R. Thomas n.o. .........................75 S. Huitema stp. C. Salmon b. T. Wightman .......................5 T. Hooper c&b. R. Clark ..........19 B. Osborne c. b. R. Clark ..............................0 D. Turton lbw. b. J. Trease..............................9 J. Sheerin b. P. Matheson .........45
K. Brann r.o. ...............................0 S. Williams n.o. ..........................0 Extras ......................................13 Total .............................9/216 (cc) Bowling: R. Joy 0/31, J. Trease 2/40, P. Matheson 1/17, T. Wightman 3/49, R. Clark 2/26, C. Savage 0/41. 1st innings Nerrena S. Lester lbw. b. R. Thomas ..........................0 D. Baldi c. K. Brann b. R. Thomas ..........................6 T. Wightman r.o.,........................0 M. Clark b. R. Thomas.............38 D. Symmons c. T. Hooper b. M. Thomas .........................3 C. Savage b. J. Sheerin.............23 P. Matheson c&b. J. Sheerin ....18 R. Clark c. K. Brann b. T. Hooper ...........................6 C. Salmon b. J. Sheerin ..............9 R. Joy b. J. Sheerin.....................9 J. Trease n.o................................0 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................129 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/36, S. Williams 0/17, T. Hooper 1/19, M. Thomas 1/12, J. Sheerin 4/32.
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Wonthaggi Club’s crushing flag win
A DOMINANT performance in the Leongatha and District Cricket Association A Grade Division 1 Grand Final saw Wonthaggi’s Club team 9/216 defeat Nerrena all out 129.
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Club breaks through: the members of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association premiership winning A Grade Division One Wonthaggi Club team are, from left, back, David Britt, Koby Brann, Sam Huitema, James Sheerin, Scott Williams, Daniel Turton, Brian Osborne, Daniel Vanagtmaal (12th), front, Mitch Thomas, Gavin Britt, Tim Hooper (c) and Ryan Thomas.
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