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Greater Glider stops logging proposal

THE Mirboo North community is rejoicing after forests near the town were saved from possible logging in the future.

The State Government last week announced the logging of all old growth native forest and selected threatened species habitat in Victoria would cease immediately.

That includes 96,000 hectares in the Mirboo

North area that has been included in the immediate protection area in a bid to protect the Greater Glider and other endangered wildlife.

The announcement came as part of a wider move by the government to shutdown the native timber industry by 2030.

Marg Thomas, chair of the Preserve our Forests Steering Committee and a Mirboo North local, hailed the move as long overdue. “It’s great news for us. We weren’t expecting

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it,� she said. “The forest is important for our tourism industry and it’s important for the wellbeing of our community, along with the significant population of Greater Gliders found here.�

But the news was bittersweet for those employed by the logging industry, particularly in the Yarram district.

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ABOVE: Mirboo North’s forests were saved to preserve habitat for the Greater Glider.

MAJOR VICTORY: (L-R) Mirboo North locals and forest advocates, Viki Sinclair, Garry Price, Marg Thomas and Stephen Koci celebrate the announcement that Mirboo North’s forests are safe from logging.

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WHAT: Joel Havea – the man of many musical talents - returns to the Yarram Regent Theatre this Friday.

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WHERE: Chairo Christian School, 101 Horn Street, Leongatha.

WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 8.30am-1pm.

WHAT: Pick up a bargain this Saturday at the popular annual Chairo Christian School Car Boot Sale and Market Day. There will be free activities including a jumping castle, popcorn, fairy floss and face painting to keep the younger ones entertained, all while mums and dads can hunt for secondhand treasures.

If you have too many of your own treasures in need of a new home, you can register for a $15 stall/parking spot by calling 5662 4355 or emailing leongatha@chairo.vic.edu.au

AUTO PARADE: See the classic cars participating in the Targa Florio Australian Tribute Car Rally roll through Korumburra this Friday.

WHAT: Get your picnic blankets or camping chair ready to watch nearly 100 competitors of the Targa Florio Australian Tribute Car Rally drive through Korumburra this Friday.

Entrants will be completing time trials in their classic cars from the old station, Station Street, at around 1.30pm.

The Australian tribute to the famous Italian event will see participants drive over 1200km and complete 70 time trials.

If you enjoy classic cars, Ferraris from 1977 and Supercars from 1990, then you will enjoy seeing the field of vehicles that take part in this great event.

In Mirboo North on Saturday, the tribute will be at Mirboo North’s Baromi Park.

Head to targaflorioaus.com for more details and for updated times.

Get reading inspiration WHERE: Foster Library, Main Street, Foster.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 13, 2pm–3pm.

WHAT: Do you need some inspiration to get back into reading?

Or are you an avid reader looking for your next book?

Come along to this free event to hear about recent reads spanning a multitude of genres and themes by staff over tea, coffee and biscuits.

To secure your spot, you will need to register at: https://bit.ly/2WRbOHR While you are there, ask staff how you can gain 24-hour library and borrowing access at Foster library.

Learn about our birdlife

WHERE: Koonwarra Recreation Reserve, 25 Old Koonwarra-Meeniyan Road, Koonwarra.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 5pm.

WHAT: Are you interested in South Gippsland birdlife?

Nerrena-Tarwin Valley Landcare Group invites anyone interested to join their bird monitoring walk next Tuesday.

If you have them, bring your binoculars, camera, smartphone with the Birdata app installed and appropriate clothing, water and sunscreen.

This is a child friendly activity and is suitable for people with excellent bird knowledge or those Classic car wanting to learn. enthusiasts, get ready The walk will not proceed on days of exWHERE: Station Street, Korumburra, and Baro- treme weather, code red fire danger or during thunderstorms. mi Park, Ridgway, Mirboo North.

If unsure, contact Sue Miles on 0432 379 119.

WHEN: Friday, November 15, approximately Meetings and walks are held on the third Tues1pm (Korumburra) and Saturday, November 16, day of every month.

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Sandbags v rock walls Inverloch debates how to fix erosion Daniel Renfrey AUTHORITIES are still advocating for sandbags to be installed at Inverloch to address erosion, despite residents calling for a rock wall instead.

The Victoria Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) held a drop-in session in Inverloch on Saturday to give the public a chance to discuss their concerns about erosion in the town.

DELWP regional director for Gippsland, Carole MacMillan, and senior technical engineer, Darren James, talked with residents about any ideas or concerns they had about plans to spend $450,000 on installing sandbags on the coastline.

“It’s really important to share information in different ways and a drop-in is a really good way to get people to ask the questions they want to ask,” Ms MacMillan said.

“One of the key messages is we are planning for the whole area, so there’s a massive engagement process which is happening with the com-

munity to help us determine what steps to take.”

One of these steps has been the proposal to install sandbags along the Inverloch coastline, a move which Mr James said would not have a negative impact on the beach.

“We’re taking a sensible, logical approach to managing the issue of coastal erosion, starting with softer interventions like moving sand from surplus areas to deficit areas and then also using sandbags,” he said.

“These options don’t have an impact on the coastline.”

However many upset residents voiced concerns about this approach, including 68-year-old Robin Bowman, who was a real estate agent in the area for 30 years.

He is of the opinion that a rock wall would be more effective.

“It’s a big waste of money to just put sandbags there. The beach is a lot nicer without rocks on it, but the fact of the matter is we do what we need to do to save the coastline,” he said.

“Rocks are the only thing which can

save the beach. Sand will save some of it but not all of it.”

Mr James said rock walls would impact the coastline.

“We need to assess the options first,” he said.

The department will hold meetings with residents and resident groups throughout this week and the coming weeks to plan ahead.

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POLICE BRIEFS American murder probe continues AMERICAN police are continuing to investigate the murder of former Meeniyan resident Brenton Estorffe in the US. Mr Estorffe, who was living in Fort Bend County, Houston, was shot dead in his lounge room last month, a day after his 29th birthday.

The attack occurred after he rose to investigate an overnight break-in.

His wife and two young children were sleeping at the time.

Locally, Mr Estorffe has family in Leongatha, Meeniyan and Inverloch.

“The investigation is moving forward but there are not any details we are ready to release right now,” Caitilin Espinosa from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office told The Star.

Rich trial looms FORMER South Gippsland Shire councillor Jeremy Rich will face the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court for a committal hearing on Friday, November 29.

Mr Rich was arrested earlier this year after a police raid on his family’s Walkerville property.

He was charged with cultivating and trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, as well as possessing ecstasy, cocaine, cannabis and hash oil.

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CONCERNED: Long-time Inverloch resident Robin Bowman points to a map of the coastline. He would prefer a rock wall be built in Inverloch, as he believes homes would be at risk from the eroding coast if sandbags were used.

Left, a truck travels on Bunurong Road, perilously close to the eroding dunes.

LEONGATHA Police have interviewed three boys in their early teens over a series of burglaries and thefts from local sporting clubs during recent weeks.

“Some property has been recovered and restitution will be sought for the remaining stolen property. Enquiries remain ongoing,” Sergeant Dale McCahon said.

“Police were assisted in this investigation with snippets of information from several members of the public, which culminated in the identification of the youths.

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Timber industry shattered But the announcement came out of the blue to many in the industry, who said the State GovernTHE Victorian Government’s plan to ment has not done its homework on this issue, nor had its consulted with the timber industry. end native forestry has been described as Radial Timber executive director Chris McE“gut wrenching” by many within the log- voy said the announcement had rattled the whole industry. ging industry.

Radial Timber has spent millions of dollars on Premier Daniel Andrews and Victorian Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes travelled to its Yarram mill in recent years.

“We have been planning for the last 15 years to Gelliondale’s HVP tree nursery last Thursday to transition to plantation timannounce the phasing out of bers. We have upgraded our native forest harvesting by plant, but the facts are 10 the year 2030. years is way too short a time They also revealed that with no plan,” he said. around 90,000 hectares of We have 15,000 “We have 15,000 hectVictoria’s remaining old hectares of ares of plantations in the growth forest will be proground at present, but they tected immediately. plantations in the won’t be ready in time for Mr Andrews also stated ground at present, the phase out. his government would probut they won’t be “We have enough supply vide $120 million in financial assistance to the sector, ready in time for the until 2026 and after that we just don’t know. The govwhich has been under inphase out.” ernment, as far as I know, creasing pressure in recent did not consult with anyone years.

– Radial Timber’s about their transition plans.”

The government will Chris McEvoy Gippsland MP Gippsland extend existing forestry Darren Chester described agreements until 2024, after which native timber supply will be reduced before Mr Andrews’ plan as “gut wrenching”.

“Premier Daniel Andrews is demonstrating ending in 2030.

“This will not be easy, but the alternative is to again that if you vote Labor, you get Greens policies,” he said. do nothing,” the Premier said.

“Melbourne Labor Ministers continue to sell “We have taken the time to make sure that this is a transition that is managed; it is not a matter of out blue collar workers in regional Victoria to seflicking a switch. That would be the wrong out- cure Greens votes in the city.

“From bans on Alpine grazing and commercial come in terms of preserving jobs.”

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ECONOMIC IMPACT: Radial Timber has spent millions of dollars on its Yarram mill over recent years and is one of the major employers in the town. fishing, to cuts to power station jobs and the timber industry, the modern Labor party knows nothing about labourers.

“Victoria has the most environmentally sustainable native timber harvesting industry in the world with value-adding occurring in our timber manufacturing facilities in Gippsland.

“It is a major employer and source of contract labour during emergency situations, particularly bushfires.

“This is an economically reckless decision which has nothing to do with environmental science and everything to do with political science.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has vowed to fight the decision to stop native logging in parliament.

“This is nothing more than a city-centric decision to sacrifice local jobs in the pursuit of green votes in the inner city,” he said.

“Daniel Andrews has no interest in timber workers jobs. He’s still never visited the Heyfield mill despite promising to do so nearly three years ago. His focus is on inner-city votes.

“This is a bad decision that I will fight to have reversed.”

Wellington Shire Council said it was blindsided by Thursday’s announcement and disappointed it wasn’t involved in any prior consultation.

Mayor Cr Alan Hall said council had already met with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield and would continue to work with them and other local mills during the transition.

“Council is actively seeking to understand what the Premier’s decision will mean for our communities reliant on the timber industry,” he said.

Concerns have also been raised about the potential loss of timber industry skills.

Firefighters rush to NSW blazes CFA has provided strike team crews on a roSOUTH Gippsland firefighters have headed to New South Wales to help bat- tational basis to the NSW bushfires for more than two weeks. tle raging bushfires.

Firefighters have been continually flying out Five firefighters from South Gippsland Group

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at HVP Plantations’ Gelliondale nursery last Thursday.

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Coaches are replacing evening Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains for all or part of the journey on various dates in November.

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brigades left Meeniyan yesterday as a part of a taskforce of more than 250 volunteers and staff.

The first wave included Janet Auchterlonie (Dumbalk), Charlie and Natalie Young (Meeniyan Stony Creek), Denis McGrath (Foster) and Rob Higgins (Inverloch).

They are using the heavy tanker form Welshpool. The members expect to be away for a minimum of three days.

CFA members from across Victoria are contributing to the major effort to support the beleaguered firefighters in New South Wales and Queensland.

Victoria has been supporting these firefighters for two weeks previous and this is the largest response so far.

to NSW and Queensland to provide much needed relief.

A strike team consists of five tankers and crew and a light support vehicle for the strike team leader.

No members from the Tarra Group - which includes Woodside, Devon North, Alberton West, Yarram, Won Wron and Port Albert - are at this stage heading to the fires.

However there are three crews from Region 10 - Heyfield, Sale and Stratford - comprising of three trucks and 12 crew which are part of strike force team.

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Mirboo North wins while workers lose Grace Griffith THE battle is finally over for environmentalists, with Mirboo North’s forests being declared exempt from logging – effective immediately.

JOBS AT RISK: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath and Gippsland’s native timber workers are livid the State Government will shut down the logging industry. ity to protect those areas as well.”

Matt Ruchel of the Victorian National Parks Association welcomed the saving of the forests, saying nature needed more than just temporary short-term protections from imminent logging.

But while environmentalists celebrate, timber industry workers are devastated by the announcement, feeling Gippsland jobs will suffer for it.

A transition package of $120 million has been issued to retrain workers Bath MP and fund mills to buy new equipment over the next 10 years.

But many feel that isn’t enough.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said shutting down a sustainable, renewable industry that provides jobs in small rural towns was “dia-

Good, hardworking Gippslanders with families to support will be out of work.”

bolical policy”.

“It will hurt Gippsland and will lead to more timber imports from places where forestry practices are not sustainable,” he said.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath said the decision was “economically devastating for Gippsland” and will inflict “sweeping job losses and economic pain.”

“Thousands of local jobs are set to go – good, hardworking Gippslanders with families to support will be out of work,” she said.

“The native timber industry is not a major threat to our forests; bushfire is. A fact wasted on Labor.”

Ms Thomas said old growth forest was more resistant to fire due to its damp understory.

“We understood the loss of a traditional industry and part of our history will be hard for people to let go,” she said.

“We certainly feel for these people, but it’s a necessity. The government should play a strong role in helping them transition.”

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The announcement came last Thursday as part of a wider move by the State Government to shutdown the native timber industry by 2030.

The logging of all old growth native forest and selected threatened species habitat in Victoria has been ceased immediately.

In Mirboo North, 96,000 hectares is included in the immediate protection area in a bid to protect the Greater Glider and other endangered wildlife.

This includes the three coupes: Oscine (55ha), Samson (26ha) and Doug (31ha).

A further 90,000 hectares of Mirboo North old growth timbers will also be saved from getting the chop, bringing the total immediately protected area to 186,000 hectares.

Marg Thomas, chair of the Preserve our Forests Steering Committee and a Mirboo North local, hailed the long overdue move.

“It’s great news for us. We weren’t expecting it,” she said.

“The forest is important for our tourism industry and it’s important for the wellbeing of our community, along with the significant population of Greater Gliders found here.”

While they are rejoicing the announcement, Ms Thomas said the committee isn’t losing focus.

Their next step is attaining firmer protection by turning Mirboo North’s - Melina forest into a nature conservative reserve.

“It’s bittersweet because we know there are still other forests in Victoria with endangered wildlife that are waiting for adequate protection,” she said.

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Mayor has unfinished business CR BRETT Tessari will vie for a second term as mayor of Bass Coast Shire Council when councillors go to the vote for a new mayor tomorrow (Wednesday).

Emergency reminder POLICE are urging motorists to drop their speed to 40km/h when they see the flashing lights of emergency vehicles.

The laws were introduced to ensure the safety of all emergency services personnel in attendance at roadside incidents.

Foster Police members say some people have been flaunting the laws, including at a recent incident where members had stopped to help a bogged truck driver.

Despite the presence of two police vehicles with flashing lights, drivers still passed them at 100km/h.

A failure to slow down carries a $289 penalty notice.

Power tool theft INVERLOCH Police are investigating the theft of assorted power tools from the rear of a work ute parked in Sandy Mount Avenue, Inverloch overnight on November 5.

The tools are valued at more than $3000.

Police wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in this area or have any information in regards to this incident. “There have been similar incidents involving theft of tools from tradesman utes and trailers in the area in recent months,� Sergeant Adrian Condron said.

Vet break in POLICE are investigating a burglary at The Inverloch Veterinary Clinic, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. The offender/ offenders forced entry into the premises and stole cash.

Police wish to speak to anyone who may have information concerning this offence.

Call Inverloch Police 5674 1202.

Yarram burglary YARRAM Police are calling for information regarding a break-in at a Yarram residence, in the Commercial Lane/James street vicinity.

The break-in occurred around midnight on Saturday.

The offenders were disturbed by the home owners and fled the scene.

If you live in that area and heard anything unusual, please contact Yarram Police on 5182 5033.

Burra butcher robbed KORUMBURRA Quality Meats is the latest business in the region to be broken into, with thieves stealing about $1000 from the till over the weekend.

If you have information on this crime call Korumburra Police on 5655 1244.

The vote will be held in the council chamber at Wonthaggi at 5pm.

Cr Tessari said he is proud of what the council has achieved during his last 12 months as mayor and is keen to be returned to the job.

His number one achievement? Rebuilding community pride in the shire. “The biggest win for council is that we are being more trusted,� Cr Tessari said.

That is closely followed by investment in recreation across the shire. “I’m looking forward to working with the community on the climate emergency policy that we have to do and I’m excited about the $19 million Cowes Cultural Centre, which is the single biggest investment by council ever,� Cr Tessari said.

The Wonthaggi real estate agent represents Bunurong Ward, which includes Wonthaggi, Cape Paterson and Inverloch.

Cr Geoff Ellis will nominate for deputy mayor. “I want to strengthen the work I am doing with our community groups and build on the great results the nine of us have contributed to,� he said.

Current deputy mayor Bruce Kent will not stand for either role.

Other councillors to rule themselves out of HAT IN THE RING: One year as mayor has not deterred Cr Brett Tessari from seeking a contention for either the mayor or deputy mayor second term at the helm of Bass Coast Shire Council. role are Stephen Fullarton, Les Larke, Clare Le Serve, Michael Whelan and Pamela Rothfield.

The Star was unable to make contact with Cr Julian Brown before going to print.

Council care jobs to go

BASS Coast Shire Council jobs will be lost after council announced mecwacare will be the new provider of aged and disability and assessment services in the shire.

Council has provided these services to the community since the 1980s, but said the Commonwealth’s aged and health care reforms make it unviable for council to continue to do so, as it is unable to compete with private providers.

Council said 70 staff would be impacted, with 58 entitled to redundancy. mecwacare has been chosen by both the State and Federal governments as the provider for the Bass Coast Shire and will

organisation that has been providing care services to Victorians since 1959 and is already providing aged care and disability services in South Gippsland Shire.

The organisation has an office at Inverloch.

Many of the services provided by council will be provided by mecwacare at lower fees.

Clients, carers and families impacted by this change have been notified of the new service provider, with information sessions being held last week for those affected. “We are doing our best to en• Bass Coast Shire Council sure our staff are well supported CEO Ali Wastie. through this change process and, start servicing clients from Janu- where possible, securing suitable redeployment opportuniary 2020. mecwacare is a not-for-profit ties,â€? Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Ali Wastie said.

Noticeboard AGENDA PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

LOCAL LAW AMENDMENT

WORKS THIS WEEK

Weather permitting

Council is proposing to amend the General Local Law 2014. Any local law passed by Council is designed to ensure that the actions of an individual or group do not have an adverse impact on the rest of the community.

A person can make a submission to this proposal.

Submissions can be lodged via the OurSay link on Council’s website or in writing addressed to South Gippsland Shire Council – 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

Submissions are to be received by no later than 10 January 2020. For enquiries, contact Luke Mullen on 5662 9200.

Tree requests: Whole Shire Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire Footpath and kerb replacement: Victoria Road, Loch and Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan Unsealed road grading: Mirboo, Dumbalk, Toora North Roadside slashing: Walkerville, Ranceby Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra, Arawata, Kardella, Stony Creek, Buffalo Wednesday 20 November, 10.00am Amenities blocks building works: Waratah Bay (Council Agenda Topics only) Caravan Park and Baromi Park, Mirboo North Expressions of interest to present are made by TARGA FLORIO IN SOUTH GIPPSLAND Refurbishment works: Fish Creek Kindergarten accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ The third edition of the Targa Florio will see competitors Gravel road resheeting: Woomera Creek Road, Toora page (by COB 15/11), contact 5662 9222 for details. enjoy spectacular South Gippsland. Our great driving roads North and Mount Best Tin Mine Road, Mount Best A list of booked topics can be viewed the day prior on provide the pathway to adventure, where competitors can Reseal preparation: Fullers Road, Foster and Jeetho Council’s website. unleash their passion and be part of an event built on 100 West Road, Jeetho ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING years of European motoring history.

Fencing works: Sanders Lane, Korumburra Wednesday 20 November, 2.00pm The Targa Florio will be in: Footpath maintenance: Leongatha, Mirboo North Register your questions (by COB 15/11) by accessing Korumburra: Friday 15 November - 1.00pm to 4.00pm Guardrail upgrade works: Gwyther Siding Road, Council’s website ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ page, The cars will travel up Commercial/Main Street, left at Leongatha South and Sewells Road, Koonwarra contact 5662 9222 for details. Alternatively you can Bridge and will complete their time trial on Station Street.

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Sealed road stabilising maintenance: Mirboo Road, 15 minutes of the Council Meeting.

Mirboo, Fairbank Road, Fairbank, Farmers Road, Mirboo North: Saturday 16 November - 11.00am to 1.30pm Dumbalk North and Leongatha North Road, Leongatha Please note that Council livestreams and records its The cars have a time stamp pit stop at the front of the Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the policy on Council’s North memorial in Baromi Park. An area of parallel parking website for more details. for 8-10 cars will be cordoned off. An announcer will be EMPLOYMENT describing the cars and interviewing drivers.

Venue: All Council sessions are held in Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha.

Wednesday 13 November 2.00pm, 5.00pm, 7.00pm Expressions of interest to present were made by accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 8/11), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

Council advertises all employment opportunities on its website. Current vacancies include: •

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For further details and to apply please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment

GREEN WASTE AMNESTY Council’s Green Waste Amnesty is currently underway.

Residents can dispose of their green waste for free at any of Council’s transfer stations until the end of the year.

For further details and a list of species not included in the amnesty please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/greenwasteamnesty

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Council seeks rates overhaul BASS Coast Shire Council has called for an overhaul of the rating systems to improve fairness for all ratepayers.

In its submission to the Victorian Government’s rates review, council called on the State Government to deal with outdated exemptions and the limited rating capacity of rural councils.

Bass Coast CEO Ali Wastie said while the rates focus in metropolitan Melbourne and large regional shires is mainly about value for money, for rural councils it was about much more. “Many rural and regional shires don’t have the population base to raise enough revenue to provide the essential services and infrastructure required by their local communities. For these councils, equity cannot be achieved through the rating system,� she said.

Ms Wastie said Bass Coast Shire Council was required to fund infrastructure to support large numbers of tourists, while receiving lower compensation from the federal financial assistance grants program than its neighbours.

Council is seeking urgent action to assist rural and regional shires. View council’s submission at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ratesreview.

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Young and old remember IT may be 101 years since the end of tain the memory.”

Student representatives from each school World War One, but our fallen soldiers took turns reciting poems and laying wreaths. continue to march on in our memories.

Mr Wanklyn said it was “heart-warming”

Leongatha’s Dawn Green and friend Simon Ford paid their respects during the Leongatha Remembrance Day service. Mr Ford wears his Vietnam medals along with his father’s First and Second World War medals.

This was the message students from across five local schools delivered at Leongatha’s Remembrance Day service yesterday at the Avenue of Honour, Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Schools that participated included Leongatha Secondary College, Chairo Christian School, Leongatha Primary School, Mary MacKillop College and South Gippsland Specialist School.

“Listening to the students, it gives me a great deal of warmth and comfort knowing our country is in great stead, and that our history will be remembered,” Leongatha RSL president Kenneth Wanklyn said.

“We are delighted to have five local schools involved in the service, and in assisting to main-

LEST WE FORGET: (L-R) Yarram RSL president Rick Rogers with veterans Fred Hobson and Bruce Findlay and Vietnam veteran Glyn Taylor following the Remembrance Day service in Yarram yesterday.

Yarram pauses to reflect A LARGE crowd gathered at the Yarram cenotaph as The Last Post sounded to mark Remembrance Day yesterday.

RSL president Rick Rogers led the service, paying tribute to the service men and women who have served our country in times of war and today.

Father Janeesh led the large gathering in the Lord’s Prayer.

This was followed by Yarram Primary School’s Kaidance and Sarwel reciting the poem In Flanders Fields.

Hospital probe could widen AN investigation into workplace bullying at Leongatha Hospital may also extend to Korumburra Hospital.

While The Star believed the appointment of external investigator Kerry Free was to sort out problems at Leongatha Hospital, Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Mark Johnson would not rule out a wider ranging probe.

Asked whether Korumburra Hospital staff were also facing scrutiny, Mr Johnson said, “The investigation involves staff members and specific details cannot be released.”

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CENTURY MARK: (L-R) Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Mirboo North RSL president Dennis Belton, Maxine Kiel and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath joined the RSL’s 100-year celebrations on Sunday. Dennis and Maxine hold a certificate officially noting the centenary.

RSL celebrates a century of service AN afternoon tea combined with a special performance from 1940s singing trio, the Pacific Belles, was held at the Mirboo North RSL on Sunday, to celebrate the sub-branch’s centenary.

es from Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath, president Dennis Belton and secretary Maxine Kiel.

This was followed by the Pacific Belles performing, with dessert providing the icing on the cake thereafter.

Members converged at the RSL, with speech“Celebrating 100 years is a major milestone in any organisation, but especially for the RSL and what it stands for,” Maxine said.

“We have been fortunate to have such a strong community to keep the sub-branch going and build on what has gone before us, recognising those who started the branch and what has been achieved.”

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THE majority of our followers are in support of the state-wide ban on lightweight plastic shopDID you know South Gippsland Shire Council ping bags. The general consensus was that more will spend $883,000 on legal fees during the needed to be done to reduce other unnecessary 2019-2020 financial year? Here is what our fol- plastic use. lowers had to say on our socials:

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“Is it that hard to keep a few cloth bags in “Rather than defend the fact they are a ter- the car and take them with you when you go rible council, even under administration, they into a shop?” should just plead guilty and save us all some Julie Curtis money.”

“Heather Butler, I agree. It’s habitual. I’ve Tony Griggs been doing it for years. The back seat of my car “That’s nearly a million of our ratepayer dol- has a lovely collection of reusable bags. I never lars that instead could go into much needed in- leave home without them.” frastructure. It seems the lawyers enjoy a picnic Carol Wyly on us whilst others make the decisions to hire “Personally I think all plastic should just go. them...”

The 15c reusable bags are still plastic. Other Marjo Finken-Donners states have no plastic and they manage fine.”

“No wonder our rates keep on going up plus Alms Waetford-Morrison every permit costs a packet. They’re spending “I remember as a kid most takeaway places our ratepayer’s money like it’s going out of fash- would use boxes or paper bags. I’m pretty sure ion. They should be ashamed of themselves.” locals will be happy to bring their own tote bags or boxes.”

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Salvation for Amazon Inverloch sets sail to save historic shipwreck or historically.”

Matt Dunn They’re words that have been echoed across THE Amazon 1863 Project committee is the community.

Heritage Victoria also expressed dismay, with afloat. a spokesperson saying the shipwreck was “an Angered by a recent vandalism attack and theft from Inverloch’s famous shipwreck, the group sprang to life last Friday after a hastily convened meeting.

The action came after a vandal sawed off part of a brass bolt from the ship’s bow.

Treasurer Jackie Laurie said the goal would be to “conserve and preserve” the historical artefact.

As one townsperson said on the Facebook Inverloch Community Voice site, “To the absolute idiot that thought hacksawing one of the pins off the Amazon was a good idea…not only have you devalued the historical and aesthetic value of the remainders of the wreck, but you now also hold something that has absolutely no value monetary

iconic part of Victoria’s history and we’re profoundly disappointed to find that this site has been subjected to such needless vandalism”.

“Heritage Victoria is working closely with Parks Victoria to monitor the wreck regularly and report any changes in site conditions,” he said.

“If members of the public have any information regarding vandalism or theft from the site, they are encouraged to contact Heritage Victoria.”

The Amazon was built in 1855 on Jersey, in the Channel Islands of the UK, before embarking JACKIE LAURIE: The Amazon 1863 Project committee member wants to see the shipon regular journeys to Belgium, America, Africa, Brazil, India, England and Australia with cargoes wreck at Inverloch protected and preserved. of coal, flour or sugar.

“People can admire and appreciate what was.

The ship came to grief at Inverloch surf beach in December 1863. Leaving Melbourne bound for The pieces will also provide some valuable eduPort of Mauritius, it struck trouble near Cape Ot- cational material too. We want people to have an understanding of what it was, what it did and how way, when it was forced east by a hurricane.

While the ship would be driven into the sand things were back in those days.

“We will look for other committee members, to a depth of about nine feet, the retreat of the beach’s sand dunes in recent years has led to the but we really just wanted to establish something wreck’s exposure, with deadwood, hull planking for the people who are very passionate.”

The committee’s dream is to see the whole and framing now all on view.

According to Ms Laurie, the collapse of the wreck preserved, though Ms Laurie concedes the beach’s dune system has also meant that uprooted restoration and preservation process could take 10 tea trees are now dragged across the wreck by to 15 years.

“There’s one piece in particular, with a carving surging and retreating waves.

The result has been a further degradation of on it, that should definitely be preserved. It could the site, which she estimates has had about six then be put on display for visitors to town to see,” inches of timber shaved off it. she said.

“The Amazon 1863 Project committee was set Parks Victoria has recovered and stored deup to help preserve the Amazon shipwreck, with a tached artefacts from the shipwreck on Heritage view to ultimately having somewhere for the piec- Victoria’s behalf. The pieces have been recorded While images of the original Amazon do not exist, it looked similar to this three-mast barque es that have come off the wreck to be displayed and will be reburied on site at a later date, when for the community,” she said. conditions are favourable. of the same era.

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YOUR SAY

Email your letter to: letters@thestar.com.au

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Wins but not for everyone

I WANTED to pass on my thanks to The Star and all their staff and readers for supporting the campaign to save our forests in Mirboo North that have been saved last week by the State Government.

Without your help and publicity, we may not have obtained such a wonderful result.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Stephen Koci, Mirboo North.

Forestry accolades AT last the Mirboo North community can breathe a sigh of relief.

For many years, locals have advocated for nearby forest to be saved from possible logging. They campaigned hard against opposition, and often with no sign of an outcome in their favour. But last week the Victorian Government’s decision to phase out the logging of native forests also included the saving of the Mirboo North coupes from logging – forever.

While no-one can question the value of this forest, that community’s victory is bittersweet as the government’s decision will impact timber mills in the Yarram district.

Industry leaders are saying the phase out of the logging of native timber by 2030 does not give the industry enough time to adapt.

Far more plantations need to be planted and we cannot turn to Asia to meet any shortfall in our timber needs given the ecological damage that has occurred there already.

The environmental value of native forests in Australia cannot be underestimated as wildlife habitat and for other benefits. Yet more time needs to be given for a transition to plantation timber. Timber is a major employer in the Yarram district, through the mills, logging contractors and at the HVP Plantations nursery, and the value of that must not be overlooked.

The idea may be well intentioned, but the timeframe needs to be reviewed.

THE South Gippsland Branch of the ALP would like to congratulate the people of Mirboo North and Preserve Our Forests, for all the hard work and dedication in helping to save Mirboo North from being logged.

Also, we would like to also congratulate the Andrews Government for immediately stopping logging in old growth forests, and the gradual phasing out of native forest logging by 2030, including a plan to help workers in the logging industry to have long term sustainable jobs and confidence about their future. w w w. p r e m i e r. vic.gov.au/securingthe-future-for-forestindustry-workers/.

The executive of South Gippsland ALP.

INDUSTRY AFFECTED: Premier Daniel Andrews gives logging the chop in Gippsland. Cartoon courtesy of Glenn Robinson.

Boarding rail trail too fast?

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council went in to overdrive with spin for the rail trail even before they had opened the tenders for the first stage of work.

Council gushed that neighbouring councils were on board with extending the line from Cranbourne. This is in direct contradiction to notes in council’s own

Paths and Trails Strategy – 2018 – that’s just 12 months back.

In that document it was clearly stated that Casey and Cardinia had shown little support for a rail trail extension.

A recent letter from Casey has indicated they favour the extension of the rail line and public transport and freight movement by rail.

On the aspect of freight, think of the massive truck move-

ments we will be subject to as they haul all the sand for Melbourne construction projects out of Lang Lang and Nyora.

Could it be this massive spin is to counter the tourist rail proposal proudly announced by the local press in August and which would enable the shire to perhaps have both the rail retained and a trail built beside the rail line – a win-win for us.

The rail people

would probably maintain the trail as it would provide access for maintenance to the rail line – that’s a saving of at least $0.5 million on our shire budget on maintenance each year.

The tourist rail group has released a survey they recently conducted showing the majority of shire residents would like the rail returned.

Why is the council rushing ahead with the rail trail when they

have not even provided the analysis of the tourist rail proposal against their own Economic Growth and Tourism Strategy?

Are they afraid the tourist rail is a better option than the rail trail?

Do the administrators wish to show us they can get things done by wasting our money?

Lindsay Love, South Gippsland Action Group.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Rick Brown LAST week I attended the final session of a program called Changemakers, which aims to encourage those who have accepted leadership positions in their organisations.

It provides participants with the skills and ideas needed to help them be more effective in their roles, and is based on learning by doing.

Each of the 15 participants – who hailed from right across South Gippsland, from Korumburra to Welshpool and Sandy Point – nominated a project they wished to complete.

Projects included developing a course to attract more adult leaders for a youth organisation; strengthening the sense of identity of a community by creating a common theme for signs; developing a support network for community groups; and developing community facilities in a small town.

The participants learnt what Federal, State and Local governments are responsible for; handling differences of opinions within groups; making sure somebody is made responsible to get something done; knowing what is achievable; and being flexible to find other ways to achieve what you want if your ideas will not work.

Cr Brett Tessari

The community is indebted to those who accept leadership positions in these organisations and the 15 people who participated in this program, who sacrificed the time and made the effort to learn how to do the job better.

Leadership matters, without it there is a risk much of our enthusiastic effort is ill-directed and not as effective as it could be. We also tend to take leadership for granted. It is hard work, often for little reward other than the satisfaction of getting a job done. Too few of us put our hands up to take our turn. While we may not notice leadership when we have it, we notice when we do not.

You only have to look around the world to see what happens when leaders go missing in action, take the people they claim to lead for granted or appear to spend most of the time promoting the interests of the people around them rather than the famous silent majority.

It would be nice if there were others who were inspired by the sacrifice and commitment to the community of these 15 participants.

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BASS Coast’s mayoral election for the final 12 months of this term will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, November 13), so I thought this was a good time to reflect on my time as mayor.

From the mayoral fundraiser, to our successful advocacy efforts, to big projects like the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre, there are so many things to be proud of.

It was incredible to see the mayoral fundraiser all come together this year, to support the YES Youth Hub. We raised over $15,000 in the end, which is an incredible achievement.

We have continued to successfully advocate to all levels of government in the past 12 months, which has resulted in funding for erosion mitigation works, the transfer of the former Wonthaggi Secondary College Site for community use and the declaration of Bass Coast as a Distinctive Area and Landscape, to name a few.

Just a few weeks ago, this council committed to providing $19 million to redevelop the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre – the largest project ever undertaken by council, which is exciting for the Bass Coast community.

I would like to thank my fellow councillors for supporting me in this role. I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to lead this experienced, diverse and skilled group of councillors.

To bring nine people together from different backgrounds, with different outlooks and have them work together so well, is a great achievement in itself.

I can admit we don’t always see eye to eye, but debate is always constructive and importantly, respectful.

It has also been fantastic to have the support of our new CEO Ali Wastie and the executive team – they are just one part of a highly dedicated, experienced and skilled team.

Personally, it has been an incredibly humbling experience being mayor for the past 12 months.

It has been a wonderfully positive experience and one that I would like to continue.

I am committed to the role and it would be an honour to keep representing the shire that I am so passionate about and proud of, for another 12 months.

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Newcomers heed the call to the country Matt Dunn THE tree changers are coming.

ther 3180 in 2018, bumping up the population to 35,327.

South Gippsland Shire saw 1692 people land on the doorstep in 2017 and 1961 in 2018, increasing the region’s overall head count to 29,576.

While people have moved away – particularly the young – the influx of people in the 45 – 64 years category made sure the ledger was definitely in the black, with the two local government areas netting and extra 2320 people in the past two years.

Some of the new arrivals live in country manors, while others, like Renee Vandenberg and her husband Edwin, are embracing a more intrepid existence.

A bigger and better residence is planned for their 50 acres in Dumbalk, but for the meantime the couple and their three teenage children are living in a very small house and a converted hut.

Snakes, cold showers in winter, spitting alpacas and dying calves have all presented challenges.

But the positives have far outweighed the negatives for this former Melbourne family.

With a pioneering attitude, the children have taken to hosting swim parties in the family dam, and spent lazy summer nights sleeping under the stars.

“My son has set up a hut in the bush and the kids will all go camping out there. It’s really quite amazing. They’ll have fires and sleep on the trampoline,” she said.

On those days when living like first settlers tests her, there is always something to remind her of just how good the change has been: “I looked out across the paddock and there a deer running through. How amazing is that?”

Echidnas, wombats and any number of native animals are also regular visitors.

Renee said locals had helped make the move something special.

“The community is really great. Edwin’s in the CFA and we’ve made loads of friends. Our neighbours come for Christmas lunch and we always play cards,” she said.

With an enviable lifestyle, open spaces, clean air and a job opportunity for every imaginable trade, our region is becoming the ‘go to’ spot for those keen to get away from the hustle and bustle.

One Agency realtor Dean Jones said he was inspired to come to the region by his brother, who was go-karting at Stony Creek when he started to think about a permanent move to the region. Dean and his mum were soon following suit.

“The attraction was almost the same for all of us. It was a combination of wanting to gravitate toward what is happening here but also get away from what’s happening there,” he said of his decision to break the suburban shackles.

“My brother summed it by saying, the suburbs are at you and there’s this constant encroachment of traffic, cars, noise, pollution. He was living in one of those estates in Cranbourne, which had one of the largest state schools right in the middle of it.

“It would take 20 to 30 minutes each day to get out of the estate.”

Although Dean was living in the relatively rural Warrandyte, the traffic was equally horrendous.

It was also “hyper political”, with neighbours battling against one another over minor disputes involving cats, trees, fences and any number of other territorial claims.

While he’s only been here for three years, he has seen a definite change in employment opportunities, with a growth in the “non-farming, non-trade sectors”.

While Fish Creek has become “a bit of an arty-graphic designy, corporatey type of place”, Meeniyan’s “a bit of an arty community, in the Fitzroy sense”.

Across the region, towns are changing, he believes, with more and more people from other places keen to RENEE VANDENBERG: The Dumbalk resident make a life here.

Official Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showed is embracing a rural lifestyle, along with her happy 2439 people arrived in Bass Coast Shire in 2017 and a fur- kelpie Riley.

Koonwarra prepares for looming bushfire risk THE Koonwarra CFA held a bushfire planning workshop at the Koonwarra fire station on Sunday, helping residents put plans in place for potential fires.

The session was hosted by the brigade’s Russell Wright and Wayne Walker, with Mr Walker talking residents through steps and precautions to take.

PLANNING AHEAD: Koonwarra CFA lieutenant Wayne Walker guided residents through fire plans ahead of the hot weather.

He stresses that without planning and preparation, residents will be in danger.

“It’s about making people aware of our location and situation, and making sure they have a plan and are prepared, and that everyone in their household knows that plan,” Mr Walker said.

“We’ve got a lot of reasonably dense patches of bush in the town itself, which could be a hazard to any of the households, so they need to be prepped.”

During the workshop, the CFA took into consideration the fact people will want to defend, but stressed they need to keep their houses tidy and know what they’re in for.

“Mainly, people need to clear away all the stuff that may be an issue around the house, like garden mulch heaps or firewood piles, just don’t have them near the walls,” Mr Walker said.

“If people feel they are confident and well prepared physically and mentally for everything that comes along with a fire, then that’s fine, defend, but they need to be fully aware of the threat.”

Overall, the session was a success, with residents leaving having gone through various plans and tips around fire safety.

“Just getting the messages out there is helpful,” Mr Walker said.

“It helps everyone in the long run if they’re all prepared.”

Back wind farm jobs, says report THE Victorian and Commonwealth governments are being urged to back the emerging offshore wind sector, including Australia’s first offshore wind farm proposal off the South Gippsland coast.

The projects could drastically reduce carbon emissions while providing quality jobs for workers being impacted by the transition out of fossil fuel industries, according to a report.

A joint report launched by the Victorian Trades Hall Council last week focused on the Star of the South wind farm proposed for offshore of Port Albert and Corner Inlet.

The project would use 250 turbines between

10 and 25km off the coast to generate up to 20 per cent of Victoria’s electricity.

The report called for governments to maximise the social benefit of the Star of the South project by requiring local design, manufacturing, and construction; funding appropriate training and retraining through local TAFEs, along with minimum apprentice ratios; and maximising the number of jobs available by ensuring good rosters and reasonable hours of work.

The report was produced by the Maritime Union of Australia, Victorian Trades Hall Council, Gippsland Trades and Labour Council, Electrical Trades Union, and Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union.

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In fact, the Memorial Hall in Leongatha was a sea of colourful flowers with more than 540 rose entries alone, as well as a large number of cut flowers.

“We had more rose entries than last year,” Sue Thompson, member of the Leongatha Horticultural Society, said.

“Many people who have never exhibited before entered this year.”

The hall wasn’t just brimming with roses as more than 440 flower enthusiasts passed through the door last Friday and Saturday.

Ian Rasmussen, who has been involved with the show over the last 15 years, said it had once again grown in popularity.

“We are very happy with the attendance,” he said.

Leongatha and Korumburra RSL presidents, Kenneth Wanklyn and David Jackson, were present at the opening last Friday for the unveiling of the 2019 feature rose: The RSL Rose.

The RSL rose was chosen in recognition of the centenary of the end of World War One and as a tribute to the work and support of the RSL towards returned defence personnel.

Mr Jackson said he was proud for the Korumburra RSL to be involved in the rose show for the first time this year.

“It’s important to have the RSL community talking to each other,” he said.

This year the South Gippsland Gemstone Anne Larking of Leongatha claimed best and Lapidary Club held an impressive display of perfumed rose at the Leongatha Rose Spectacular last week. stones.

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Crowds flock to Loch village Daniel Renfrey LOCH was the place to be on Saturday.

The Loch Community Development Association held its annual open gardens display, coupled with the town’s first antique fair in six years.

People from around South Gippsland travelled to explore the fantastic gardens and browse the impressive antiques for sale.

Association secretary Howard Booth was delighted with the day.

“This decided to have This year we fair open all the gardens and been incredday and it’s

ible, especially considering the weather hasn’t quite been up to scratch,” he said.

A range of antiques including books, tea sets, pottery, jewellery and more were on display for visitors, ensuring the return of the town’s antique fair was well received.

“We haven’t had an antique fair for a number of years; it was always a regular event in Loch.

Most of the exhibitors are the same people who used to come so they’re absolutely delighted to be back, which is great,” Howard said.

“It brings g a lot of visitors in too and helps p to boost the local economy.”

GARDENING FLAIR: Howard Booth’s impressive garden was on show for members of Crowds of visitors were also in awe of the

the public to wander through and enjoy.

many open gardens around town, with many boasting big, peaceful spaces of native plants.

Not only did it give them a chance to surround themselves with nature, but it also provided enthusiasts the opportunity to come together and converse.

“Having the gardens open, you meet some really nice people who you can chat to about your garden and the history behind it,” Howard said.

“It’s very rewarding to have people coming in and really appreciating each of the gardens.”

With so many enjoying their time at the antique fair and open gardens, it’s safe to say Loch will continue to show these off in years to come.

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Cat mends a family after tragedy In Cleo and Rob, Helen succinctly retells the AUTHOR Helen Brown recently visited mother, Helen’s family encountered the death of sources that would help children who encountered Prep to Year 6 students at Newhaven Col- her eldest son Sam; he was distracted and stepped loss or grief to understand what they were going story, with illustrations by Phoebe Morris.

The messages in the book are clear and helpthrough. out into traffic from behind a bus. lege with her new book Cleo and Rob.

In her Cleo: The Cat Who Mended a Fam- ful, enabling families to have conversations about The accident was witnessed by her youngest The book, based on her New York bestseller ily, Helen shared her pathway through shock, loss loss and recovery.

Cleo, is a story of hope and recovery after a fam- son Rob. In the days, weeks and years after the accident, and grief which has now been translated into 14 Helen gifted a copy of Cleo and Rob to the ily tragedy through the gift of a family cat.

Newhaven College library for all to enjoy.

The story is dear to Helen’s heart. As a young Helen looked for ways to help Rob, seeking re- languages.

Teen wins national accolade ANNA Scott is one of only two Victorian winners of a national competition that empowers young rural women to reach their leadership potential.

The Year 10 student at Newhaven College won one of 18 places in the Country to Canberra 2019 Leadership Competition from November 23-27.

The Inverloch resident secured her spot by writing a moving essay about gender equality and how “breaking this glass ceiling is a long process”.

“It’s something that is under-rated. You think that gender equality is something that occurs in Third World countries but we are surrounded by it here,” Anna said.

“A lot of it is subtle. It is in workplaces. Girls only recently were allowed to wear pants in school. We are also told that we are not allowed to carry heavy boxes.”

The 16 year old wrote that by staying quiet, people are in effect saying, “I’m okay with this”.

“We need to speak out, and speak up. Granted, it can be hard to tell your friends that their language is derogatory, but the weight of saying ‘That’s not okay’ is far less than the weight of the shackles of sexism,” Anna wrote.

“If we want not only our generation, but our future ones to feel free, it is up to us.”

She wrote the media influences people’s views about gender equality, as do people we associate with.

“Surrounding yourself with people who are open-minded allows you to grow,” Anna said.

In Canberra, the 16 year old will visit Parliament House and meet politicians and women in leadership positions.

She will receive public speaking training, parMOVING TALE: Author of Cleo and Rob, Helen Brown, and Newhaven College chaplain, ticipate in workshops about resilience and leadRev. Ian Turnnidge, read Helen’s new book Cleo and Rob to Prep-Year 6 students. Back ership development, tour Parliament House and (L-R) Jayden Gaunt, Meyanna Christen, William Yarranton, and front (L-R) Lily Debono, enjoy sight-seeing.

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“She is a humanitarian, feminist and lawyer who always makes the content we study feel relevant to our world and issues,” Anna said.

Beyond secondary school, she plans to work in the field of horse welfare through equine physiotherapy.

“I also hope to improve the wellbeing of Australia’s wild brumbies, through preservation, rescue and rehabilitation,” she said.

End of year excitement builds at St Joseph’s ST JOSEPH’S Primary School at Korumburra has a busy final month of the school year.

The activities start with the return of the school fete on Sunday, November 17 from 10am-2pm.

Come along for a fantastic day with the children. There will be lots to do for people of all ages.

The food court will have plenty of lunch options available such as hot chips, sushi, a barbecue, pulled pork and barbecue rolls, to name a few.

There will be plenty of action on the spinning wheel with some fantastic prizes donated by local businesses.

For the children there will be rides, mini golf, petting zoo, games and show bags on offer.

Grade 5/6 students are participating in the bike education program through weekly lessons. The program will run through until December 17.

Grade 5 children will complete a ride to Meeniyan on Friday, December 13, and Grade 6 children will complete their annual bike hike to Inverloch on December 16 and 17.

The bike hike is a wonderful celebration of their time at primary school with parents joining students and staff for dinner and dancing at Inverloch.

The school will formally farewell Grade 6 students at the graduation mass and dinner on Friday, December 13.

The school community is also excited to be nearing the end of its 18 month building project.

“We anticipate completion before the end of the school year and we look forward to moving in to our new flexible learning spaces,” principal Michelle Charlton said.

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Chairo opens doors to literacy The event, which was presented by the school’s PARENTS and staff at Chairo Christian School in Leongatha recently welcomed parents and friends group, was made possible by received through the Michael’s IGA ComLyn Stone from Lifelong Literacy to pres- funds munity Rewards Program. ent sessions for educators and the community about dyslexia and dysgraphia.

Ms Stone is an education consultant and dyslexia advocate and complemented Chairo’s philosophy of providing everyone with chances to learn about students’ differing learning styles.

Approximately 80 professionals from the education sector attended one workshop and a second session was held for parents.

TEACHING EVERYONE: (L-R) Kerry Harvey from South Gippsland Learning Differences, Lyn Stone from Lifelong Literacy, Chairo parents and friends’ Corrina Chalmers and parent Nikki Davis at Chairo Christian School’s dyslexia session.

Surprises galore at school’s car boot sale The event is held as a community are $20.

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There will also be stalls selling sell. Car boot spots are $15 and stalls November 16 from 8.30am to 1pm, new items, including stalls for charity, and those selling coffee, food, bricka-brack and toys, fashion, jewellery, handicrafts, candles, fragrances, Body Shop items, artworks and more.

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Tap water passes the test KORUMBURRA students are putting chased bottled water and sugar filled beverages taste buds to the test in a bid to convince instead.

This choice is having a significant impact on the their peers to embrace tap water. environment and health of our local community.

The Year 7/8 Like Minds class at Korumburra Secondary College gave fellow students a blind taste test, with five participants given five unidentified cups of water, four of which were filled with purchased bottled water and one filled with tap water.

After sampling each cup, they were asked to identify which was the tap water and which drink tasted the best.

One third of the students and teachers who participated in the experiment could not identify which was the tap water. Only one in five identified the tap water as tasting the best.

The students have delivered this experiment as part of their involvement in the Tap Water Every Day campaign.

The students are encouraging their community to choose the best option for our environment, tap water, by breaking down some of the barriers they have identified.

Consultation with local young people found the taste and perceived cleanliness of tap water is a barrier.

This is leading to young people choosing pur-

In 2014, 530 billion plastic bottles were produced globally, with an expected increase of 650 billion by the end of 2019.

In a report published by the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning in 2017, if was identified that plastic bottles make up nearly a quarter of Victoria’s litter when measured by volume, even though they can be easily recycled, with more than 50 per cent of bottles sold in the bottled water market ending up in landfill.

“Local young people are incredibly passionate about our environment and are leading the way in changing the behaviour of their peers. But so much more can be done,” South Coast Primary and Community Partnership’s Kristen Yates-Matthews said.

“We are asking the whole community to consider the environmental and health impacts of choosing bottled water and sugary drinks over free tap water. We all have a responsibility here.”

The Tap Water Every Day campaign is being delivered by the South Coast Water Partnership and will run until December 10.

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Inverloch RSL honours Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels PAPUA New Guinea is a long way from South Gippsland, but locals there were crucial to Australians enjoying the freedom they do today.

Tribesmen helped the Australian Army fight off the invading Japanese as they threatened to take over Australia during World War Two. While the natives – known by the Australian soldiers as Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels - suffered at the hands of the Japanese as a result, their sacrifice is not lost on the members of the Inverloch RSL. The veterans recently voted to donate $1000 to Papua New Guinea via the Kokoda Track Foundation.

The charity helps schools, people in need and guides along the infamous track, now a popular trekking route for Australians wishing to make a link with their country’s past, as well as complete a feat of physical endurance. “They helped us. We would not have survived through that campaign without their assistance,� the RSL’s Lindsay Guerin said. “They carried all our dead and wounded, and carried all our supplies up to the fighting. “A lot of them left their local communities to

come and support us.�

As a reminder of the events in Papua New Guinea during World War Two, the Inverloch RSL has a Japanese flag captured by the soldiers of the 2/3 Commando Squadron who trained at Wilsons Promontory.

The commandoes seized the flag when they overran the Japanese at Balikpapan, Borneo on July 3, 1945.

It is signed by all soldiers, including Ronald Victor Dunlop, the brother of Sir Ernest ‘Weary’ Dunlop, a surgeon renowned for his leadership while a prisoner of war of the Japanese.

The flag was donated to the Inverloch RSL by another Dunlop brother, Stewart.

The donation comes after the Inverloch subbranch gave $1400 to Inverloch’s football-netball and cricket clubs, Inverloch Primary School, Inverloch Scouts and Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club.

Mr Guerin is ex-Royal Australian Air Force and served in Afghanistan and Iraq, while Mr Sutton is a Vietnam veteran and was a platoon commander in the infantry.

He received a bravery award for action at Fire Support Base Coral.

MILITARY MOMENT: (L-R) Lindsay Guerin and Bob Sutton of the Inverloch RSL with a Japanese flag captured by Australian commandoes during World War Two.

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Melissa makes history FORMER Carrajung woman, Melissa Urie, has recently made world history by becoming the first woman ever to complete the 895km UberMan Ultra-Triathlon – the world’s most challenging ultra marathon.

Not only was she the first woman to complete the event, but Melissa was also the firstever woman to attempt it, finishing the punishing course in five days, 15 hours and 55 minutes on October 15.

The challenge first began with a 34-kilometre swim in the open Pacific Ocean from Catalina Island, California to the shores of Palos Verdes.

She then embarked on a bike

WORLD FIRST: The world’s most gruelling ultra marathon in the United States was no match for Melissa Urie, formerly of Carrajung, who is the first woman to complete it.

ride of nearly 650 kilometres and climbed 20,000 feet before setting off on a 217 kilometre run deep into the heart of the California desert through Death Valley.

Despite the triathlon being in the realm of the impossible, Melissa never doubted that she could finish it.

“It’s never about ‘can I get through it’, it’s about ‘how can I get through it’,” she said.

“It’s about problem-solving. I am a pretty positive person.”

Melissa said she enjoyed pushing herself to her limits, both physically and mentally.

“When you are at that point where you are suffering and having to dig mentally, I find that really enjoyable. And seeing what I’m made of and seeing what I have left to keep going,” she said.

While five-plus years participating in ultramarathons and over 10 years of participation in Iron Man had Melissa fine-tuned, the Uber-Man still presented a series of new problems.

“I’d never been in the water that long (12 hours) and the main thing was the effect of saltwater in my mouth. I got ulcers in my mouth and it made it hard to eat,” she said.

“And then the effect of dust and desert on my throat - I couldn’t swallow or eat very well.”

Coming out of an Australian winter, Melissa was thrust into a sweltering Californian summer as well.

But heat and ulcers aside, it was fatigue that she most struggled with.

“I knew, in general, I was quite good with fatigue from working shift work as a nurse and having completed ultra-marathons before, but my body did act really weird toward the end of UberMan,” she said.

“I’d be on the run and my left leg would suddenly just step sideways and I had no control of what I was doing.”

Melissa said she would break for around two hours during the night when cycling and three to four hours when running to reset her body.

For Melissa, the obsession for fitness first began as a drive to lose weight and as a tool for stress relief.

“It snowballed from there,” she laughed.

“I’m very proud to achieve this. I had a goal of doing it in five to six days which I well and truly achieved.”

Melissa is taking a well-deserved rest after her remarkable feat.

She now lives in Melbourne where she works as a nurse.

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council and I look forward to the work ahead.”

She is a director and forum member of Gippsland Waste Resource Recovery Group; chair of Wellington Shire’s Strategic Land Use Planning Projects Review Group; Place Names Committee member; ex-officio Central Gippsland Tourism; Yarram Cemetery Trust member; Tarra Festival member and Port Albert Mechanics Institute bookings officer.

Originally from the Mornington Peninsula, Cr Maher moved to Port Albert 12 years ago. Her husband Paul is a local tradesman.

Cr Alan Hall who was re-elected for his second consecutive term as mayor.

“While we have achieved a great deal in the past 12 months, I’m excited to continue this great work to tick off some more valuable projects,” he said.

“My first term was incredibly rewarding and as a group I’d like to say congratulations on what we have achieved this past 12 months. I will do my very best to achieve against any expectations you may have of me.”

PORT Albert’s Gayle Maher was elected deputy mayor of Wellington Shire Council last week.

She was elected unopposed and was elected to council in 2016.

“Thank you for your support and I will certainly do my upmost in representing this council and supporting the mayor in this deputy role,” Cr Maher said.

“I’d like to thank ratepayers who voted me in YARRAM Neighbourhood Watch is going into to this privileged position to represent them on recess.

The group has been operating in the area for more than 30 years.

The final meeting will be held this Thursday evening, 7pm at the SES Shed in Railway Avenue, Yarram.

Members of the Sale Police and Yarram Police will attend to honour the many volunteers over those 30 years.

Neighbourhood Watch in recess

Roadworks to start RECONSTRUCTION works on Woodside’s Balloong Road will start soon, after the announcement of the successful tender by Wellington Shire Council last week.

QR Constructions will carry out the works which will include the reconstruction of a four kilometre section.

Funding for the works came from a Fixing Country Road grant of $760,00 together with a council contribution. The project is budgeted to cost $1.140m.

Signs questioned CR Gayle Maher raised the issue of ‘footpath hazard’ signs which have been placed at Alberton.

Cr Maher asked last week’s council meeting if residents of Alberton had been notified about the signs and if works were going to be done to repair the footpaths.

Council CEO David Morcom took the question on notice and said he will advise council of the outcome at the next meeting.

Show time approaches YARRAM Agricultural Show is just around the corner on Saturday, November 23 and entries for this year’s event have now closed.

Yarram Standard will have a run down on all the activities and events in next week’s edition.

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Your Weekly Wellington Shire Council Update

We invite suitably qualified contractors to tender for the following projects:

We currently have vacancies in the following roles:

Reconstruction and Sealing - Rathjens Road Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 20 November, 2019

Accredited Nurse Immuniser Closes: Sunday 17 November 2019

Reconstruction of Irrigation Dam Wall Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 27 November, 2019 Minor Drainage Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 27 November, 2019 Drain Replacement Barkly Street, Sale Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019

Hall and Maher to lead Council in 2020

Mayor and Deputy elected Above: Mayor Alan Hall and Deputy Mayor Gayle Maher will form Wellington Shire Council's leadership team for 2020.

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ellington's Mayoral elections were held last week, with Councillor Alan Hall from Loch Sport re-elected Mayor for a second consecutive term, and Cr Gayle Maher of Port Albert elected Deputy Mayor.

Cr Hall has retired with his wife Jill in Loch Sport, and was first elected Mayor in 2018.

He has a strong financial background, holding senior finance and management roles in both the public and private sector during his career.

Sale-Toongabbie Intersection Reconstruction Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019 Boisdale Sewer Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019 For more tenders visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ tenders

Cr Gayle Maher from Port Albert steps into the role of Deputy Mayor after three years on Council. Cr Maher has been

The positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by the Council at a meeting held after the fourth Saturday in October, but not later than 30 November in each year.

School Crossing Supervisor Reliever Closes: EOI Ongoing Group Fitness Instructor (Casual) Closes: EOI Ongoing To find out more visit www.wellington.vic.gov. au/careers

Meetings The next meeting of Council takes place on: Tuesday 19 November 2019 From 6.00pm at the Wellington Centre.

Members of the public are welcome to all open sessions of the Council.

Alternatively you can view any Council Meeting live online via our website.

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heavily involved in the local community since relocating 12 years ago.

Cr Maher is looking forward to the leadership role and is committed to continuing her work on the C99 Wellington Planning Scheme Amendment and various other issues that affect not only her local community of Port Albert, but the rest of Wellington.

Building Inspector (Limited) Closes: EOI Ongoing

Maffra Streetscape Renewal Works (North) Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019

Cr Alan Hall was appointed Mayor and Cr Gayle Maher was appointed Deputy Mayor at last week's Mayoral election.

These days, Cr Hall has a passion for tourism and "turning visitation into population". He is also looking forward to continuing Council's advocacy with all levels of Government on behalf of Wellington residents.

Careers

Social Media Savvy Masterclass This FREE Masterclass offers unpaid community volunteers the opportunity to learn how to build community with Social Media and write a Social Media Policy for your Incorporated Group. Attendance registration is required and limited to 2 per group. Registrations close 17 November 2019.

When:

Friday 22 November 2019 - 9.30am to 4.30pm (lunch provided) Venue: Carang Carang Room, Wellington Centre Port of Sale, 70 Foster Street, Sale 3850 Register: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/79082035497

Outdoor Pools opening soon

Rate relief for Wellington farmers Wellington Shire Council voted last week to allocate the $3.31 million Local Government Service Support Payment to rate relief for drought affected farmers.

The total funding represents about 30% of the general farm rate for the 3,500 properties in Wellington.

Once the funding agreement has been received by the Victorian Government, Council will contact farmers to explain how the 30% will be credited to their rates assessment.

For further information about other means of drought support, visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/droughtrelief

Wellington Shire Council's outdoor pools in Heyfield, Maffra, Rosedale, Sale, Stratford and Yarram will provide a free entry session on Friday 22 November from 3.30 to 7.00pm.

The 2019-20 Outdoor Pool Season will officially commence on Saturday 23 November.

Wellington's outdoor pools will open when the temperature forecast for Sale, as issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 4.30pm on the previous day, is for 25°C or higher.

Lap swimming times at Maffra, Sale and Yarram Outdoor Pools are 6.00am to 8.00am Monday to Friday (Public holidays excluded) and are NOT temperature dependant.

These sessions will operate regardless of temperature forecast.

Pet of the Week Sale Service Centre

Yarram Service Centre

18 Desailly Street, Sale Business Hours 8.30am to 5.00pm Phone 1300 366 244

156 Grant Street, Yarram Business Hours 10.00am to 2.00pm (Closed Wednesday) Phone (03) 5182 5100

Web www.wellington.vic.gov.au Email enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au

Hello! My name is Sissy, and I'm a 2 year old domestic short hair. I am sweet, playful, I love people and don't mind dogs either!

Please take me home!

To adopt Sissy please contact Animal Aid on 5144 5940.

(Microchip number: 956 000 010 826 589)

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Heroism goes global To find out more please call 1300 386 375 or visit gippslandfuneralservices.com.au

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5182 5117 Holy Trinity, Yarram Holy Communion Sunday ... 10.30am St John’s, Port Albert Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday ... 9am CATHOLIC 5182 5028 Every Sunday ..... 11am Yarram LUTHERAN 5182 6313 / 5182 5655 1st & 3rd Sundays Yarram ..... 2pm Holy Communion (at Anglican Church) PRESBYTERIAN 5182 5296 / 5185 1275 1st & 3rd Sundays St Peter’s, Yarram ..... 2pm

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Yarram Community VCAL (YCV) OPEN DAY We invite students, their Parents/support People, Support Agencies/ Case managers and intereted parties from local Schools to attend a meet and greet and open information session about the 2020 YCV/Year 12 VCAL and VET program Date: Thursday Nov 14, 2019 Time: 11am-1pm Open drop in session Location: R.W. May Pavillion, Yarram Recreational Reserve, 50 Railway Parade, Yarram 3971.

Contact: 0472 733 088

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YARRAM’S own Matt Langdon has just returned from Michigan, USA, following his twelfth global Hero Round Table – a conference dedicated to discussing heroism and the people performing heroic deeds.

Mr Landgon, CEO and founder of the Hero Round Table (HTR), said 17 of the American speakers this year had expressed interest in attending Yarram’s HTR, to be held on May 2 and 3, 2020.

A few Australians also shone on the American stage this year.

Sale’s Kerryn Vaughn, who has delivered talks at the last two HRTs in Yarram, was a sensation with her American audience.

Australia’s Mark Eustice, a successful AFL footballer and businessmen who suffered from undiagnosed bipolar disorder, also spoke about his experiences.

Mr Langdon said the message from this conference was about empowering people to stand up.

“You are in control of your own story, and to make choices instead of sitting back and letting the world choose for you,” he said.

When asked for a highlight of the event, Mr Landgon said, “An executive leadership team of a statewide credit union pulled their kids out of school to come along the next day.

“That sums up what I’m looking for - that cross audience appeal.”

Speaker highlights included Greg Jones, Super Bowl winning linebacker who spread the message of leadership, persistence, and respect.

If enough sponsorship is obtained, Mr Langdon said he hoped to bring the Super Bowl leg-

INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE: Matt Langdon of Yarram (centre) has returned from his successful heroism conference in Michigan, USA and is now focusing on a conference in Yarram, 2020. end to Yarram’s 2020 HRT. Another speaker who captivated the audience’s hearts and imaginations was Anthony Grupido, hailed as Michigan’s best magician.

“He gave this incredible talk about mental health and his own struggles while he got out of a straight jacket during his 12-minute talk,” Mr Langdon said.

A HTR is on the cards for New York at a date yet to be confirmed.

In the meantime, Mr Langdon is seeking sponsorship for Yarram’s HRT. To support the heroism conference, get in touch via the website: heroroundtable.com/yarram or by phoning Mr Langdon on 0418 298 218.

WORD ON THE STREET Today we talk to community advocate and Agnes local, Kathy Whelan.

Kathy, tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m currently involved with the Friends of Agnes Falls and have been since 2012 when it first started.

Prior to that, I was involved with the Toora Progress Association for many years and many other projects.

I’ve completed 25 years of community work in South Gippsland.

If I can blow my own trumpet, I was citizen of the year for South Gippsland in 2004 and was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal in 2014.

I live down at Agnes on the highway, so we are only a 10-minute drive to Agnes Falls.

It’s just such a beautiful place to live, I just love it.

What brought you to the area?

In the mid-1970s my now ex-husband and I bought a hobby farm up at Agnes in the hills and In 1989 my family moved here permanently we commuted every other weekend here from and has been here ever since then.

Melbourne.

What is your attraction to Agnes Falls?

That’s when I got involved with a lot of comAgnes Falls has always been an attraction ever munity things. since my family started coming down here in the My background is actually as a teacher.

I am now retired but I was teaching primary mid-70s.

During that time we’ve raised two daughters school kindergarten and classroom music.

and when we lived up on the farm, my daughters used to ride their horses to the falls.

In 2010, when the township of Toora decided it was time for a community plan, it came up that Agnes Falls was virtually on our doorstop - other than Welshpool, we are the closest town - and more needed to be done to support it.

It was only known by the locals, otherwise nobody knew for a long time it existed.

The grounds were in a condition that needed updating.

We started writing letters and talking to Parks Victoria and government agencies, and we formed our Friends of Agnes Falls group, operating since the end of 2012.

Currently, we have about 30 financial members and at least 10 who live locally and are active members.

While our financial base is good, we would love some younger and new members to come and join Friends of Agnes Falls and help us look after this beautiful spot.

We are under Parks Victoria and there are projects that we help them with.

We help them maintain the grounds, we weed, re-oil the kitchen tables, we’ve done quite a bit of planting and we have open days three or four days a year where we offer a sausage sizzle to visitors, have refreshments and souvenirs available.

We also visit a lot of local events to promote the falls too.

If you’d like to volunteer with us, please call me on 5688 1400.

Council to address parking problems If you have a problem…

“This sign meant that our customers who Standing’ signs remained at the rear of his busiPARKING concerns in Yarram were raised needed to used the back entrance of our pharmacy ness, that would impact neighbouring businesses with Wellington Shire Council recently.

Do something about it, call us now.

Councillors Gayle Maher and Garry Stephens, and council staff met with Yarram business-owners Geoff and Kaye Neilson in a bid to resolve their concerns regarding parking at the rear of their pharmacy.

Mr Neilson had written to council recently to express his disappointment at the erection of a No Standing sign at the rear of his pharmacy.

Mr Neilson said he noticed a double arrow ‘No Standing’ sign.

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could no longer park in that area,” he said Mr Neilson said he had not been consulted about the sign and neither had other businesses in the immediate area that would also be impacted by the restrictions of parking in Commercial Lane.

Mr Neilson’s major concern was for his elderly customers who used the rear entrance of the pharmacy because they could not negotiate the gutters at the front of the shop with their walkers.

Mr Neilson also noted that if current ‘No

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that needed access to the rear of their premises for deliveries and customers.

Council’s John Tatterson said, “Following this discussion, council will come back to the businesses with a plan that meets the needs of all car park users.

“This will include loading zones for deliveries and encouraging regular vehicle drivers to park in Commercial Road to access shops, instead of Commercial Lane.”

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HISTORIC TOUR: The first in a series of Alberton Cemetery Walking Tours was enjoyed by 29 people.

Tour reveals cemetery’s secrets TALES of the historic Alberton Cemetery held over the coming months.

If you missed out on this tour, there will be were revealed to visitors during a walking tour Twenty-nine people wandered around the old another one on December 28. recently. cemetery, learning about the district’s pioneers Tours, with tour guide Marcus McKenzie, go The tour was the first of a series of tours to be buried there. for around one hour.

Seagrass restoration makes a splash IT’S the world’s largest community-led seagrass restoration project at 200 hectares and it’s happening at Corner Inlet.

By increasing the area of native seagrass habitat lost to an explosion of native sea urchins, this project will improve habitat and food for important commercial fish species and other native fauna, as well as improving water quality and sequestering carbon.

Recently Yarram Yarram Land-

care Network staff, crew from the University of Western Australia and marine biologists completed a scoping mission of Corner Inlet in preparation for the replanting.

The project is a partnership between Yarram Yarram Landcare Network and 19 commercial fishermen of Corner Inlet.

Sites will be established and fruit pods from the seagrass will be collected around Christmas time by fishermen. These will be placed in a saltwater tank at Port Welshpool where they will shed small seeds.

These will be nurtured before being distributed into Corner Inlet and monitored.

The Landcare network’s Scott Elliott said the project aimed to develop a cost-effective method for replanting seagrass which may be adopted by other fisheries.

“The catch value for the Corner Inlet fishery is $2.18 million annually and this industry is dependent on a healthy broadleaf seagrass ecosystem for its survival,” he said.

“Replanting 200ha of seagrass will ensure the future productivity

of the Corner Inlet fishery through maintaining a healthy ecosystem that supports commercial species.

“Corner Inlet provides fresh seafood for all Australians. These key species simply would not be present in Corner Inlet without a healthy seagrass ecosystem.”

Mr Elliot encouraged anyone with knowledge of Corner Inlet to help. Anyone who can help fill sandbags, which will be used to conserve seagrass, are also needed.

Contact Scott Elliott on scotte@ wgcma.vic.gov.au or 0467 000 935.

Eric Greenaway talks about his family’s ancestors, who are buried at the Alberton Cemetery

Danny O’BRIEN MP State Member for Gippsland South

Join me for a chat to discuss what the state government can do to create the future you want for our region.

Thursday, 21 November 2019 1.30pm - Yarram Neighbourhood House 7.30pm - Yarram Country Club

54B Cunninghame St, Sale VIC 3850 danny.obrien@parliament.vic.gov.au www.dannyobrienmp.com.au 03 5144 1987

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The home has recently been repainted, and new carpet is in Set on approximately the lounge and bedrooms.

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This lovely residence is ready to move straight into, and has three bedrooms and one bathroom.

The modern kitchen is lightfilled, spacious and features stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and rangehood.

The open plan kitchen and dining area captures views across the hills as far as the eye can see.

Boasting a formal dining area and a cosy lounge room, the home is heated by a reverse cycle air-conditioner with a fully functioning open fireplace for

HIS beautifully refurbished home is set in a tranquil rural location and offers arguably the best views that Leongatha North has on offer.

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The garden is low maintenance, with great grassed areas for the kids to kick a ball, plus the added value of a mini orchard including, pear, apples and plum trees.

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NEW LISTING • Premier corner location • Classic homestead on 1300m² block • Outstanding opportunity to occupy and/or renovate • 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Level walk to Leongatha CBD

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HIS stunning property has been in the one family for more than 50 years and is a rare opportunity to secure such sought-after land.

The country home is quaint and cosy with some recent updates and would make an ideal weekender or comfortable permanent residence.

The land offers views of rolling green hills, lots of treed areas, natural bush, a permanent creek running through the property, plus glimpses of Wilsons Promontory and coastal views in various parts.

This well-loved home has recently been painted externally, and had several great updates and renovations to the interior.

It contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one recently renovated), a modern and spacious renovated kitchen and living room, plus a study/ artist studio and a delightful sunroom/second living area.

Heating and cooling are by two split system reverse cycles.

All this set-in lovely garden surrounds, an orchard and chook shed nearby and in a quiet and private location.

The 140 acres (approximately) is undulating to rolling hill country with some steep parts.

Stock water is via dams with a secure and reli-

able 40-inch annual rainfall.

The land is great for sheep/cattle and there is currently a lease in place on the land until the end of the year which could stay on longer if required, or vacant possession of the land is also possible.

The permanent creek running through the property is surrounded by natural bush and there are a couple of ideal camping spots along the creek bank.

There is ample shedding including a disused dairy, shearing shed, four-bay shed, hay and machinery sheds and stockyards.

This property is positioned only five minutes to the township of Foster, 35 minutes to Leongatha and only one and a half hours to Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs.

Inspection is strictly by appointment. If you would like to inspect this property or have any questions, contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083 or Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

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This property is surrounded by farmland, so enjoys a private, peaceful rural feel, while still being close enough to town for convenience.

A great lifestyle package.

The home is ideally located to take in the views from the lounge.

There are cathedral ceilings to the living area, plus a solid fuel heater and reverse-cycle air-conditioner for year round comfort.

Originally a three bedroom home, an extension has created a second living space/rumpus room, Alex Scott and Staff currently being used as a fourth bedroom.

The property is well established as a hobby Leongatha

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HE Kongwak Butter and Cheese Factory Circa 1925 (1941) is part of the South Gippsland story, serving the region’s dairy industry.

It holds important historical value for the township and provides an essential platform as part of the reinvigoration of the area as a destination.

The butter factory is being sold by Alex Scott and Staff, and the cheese factory next door may be available if desired by the purchaser of the butter factory.

The classic industrial facade of the Kongwak Butter Factory with its clerestory gable roof sits proudly with main street frontage, while the land adjoins the pretty Foster Creek, providing an extremely beautiful backdrop complemented by the iconic rolling hills.

The butter factory has been renovated to include a substantial and extremely comfortable residence, while additional upgrading delivers spaces and facilities with a current permit for cafe, providore, hotel style accommodation (plans available) and ample on-site parking.

The self-contained private residence would be ideal for an owner-operator, and enjoys a brilliant and expansive open plan living and dining with a large quality kitchen.

The main suite is bathed in northern sun while the additional two bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom.

The designated cafe area maintains wonderful character features, with excellent entry and flow to the rear north-facing terrace and grounds leading to the creek reserve.

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AUCTION 16 Lindenow Glenaladale Road, Lindenow South • Approx. 537 acres in four titles, securely fenced • Substantial 3 stand woolshed with large wool room • Divided into approx. 11 paddocks and 11 dams • Red gum plains sandy loam soils, previously renovated • 9m x 14m machinery shedding with concrete floor • Excellent sheep yards with undercover race and draft • Useable cattle yards and several shelter belt tree lines

This space is ready for fit-out to your desired needs while offering many flexible options.

The Kongwak Butter Factory is ready for its next reincarnation and here lies an exciting opportunity to make a bold statement, be creative and use vision to complete the rejuvenation of this substantial building the attraction for many.

The property is just 10 minutes to the Bass Coast and Inverloch and similar to the South Gippsland centres of Wonthaggi and Korumburra, and only one hour and 45 minutes to Melbourne.

The residence is 270sqm. The cafe permit allocation is 564sqm. The size of the hotel permit allocation is 102sqm.

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The vendor reserves the right to consider offers prior.

Contact Jo Ginn, 0417 552 642 or Marni Redmond, 0403 525 413.

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BEHIND THE LENS IT’S no secret phones nowadays have incredible cameras and if used in the right way can result in some amazing images.

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Taking selfies is something we all do, even if we don’t like to admit it.

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Newer phones from the last couple of years have Portrait Mode. Use this when taking photos of your friends and family to add blur to the background. Photographers use this technique called shallow depth-of- eld to isolate subjects from the background.

Utilise the Grid

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In your phone’s camera settings you will be able to turn on a composition grid.

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Beard, hair shaved for kids’ hospital

THE VIBE

TO celebrate her ninth birthday last Thursday.

Phil said goodbye to his beard in front of a Thursday, Toora’s Tess Hollier and packed bar at the Toora Pub later that night. grandfather Phil Need bravely shaved While they both said it might take them a their hair in the name of charity. while to get used to their new hairstyles, they

Collectively they raised in excess of $3000 for were thrilled to have raised the amount they did. the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday ApIf you’d like to donate, there is still time left: peal and are still taking donations. https://bit.ly/2LbdnuY After spending some time in the Royal Children’s Hospital when she was younger, Tess was inspired to make a difference.

“She had a burn which she ended up having skin grafts for on her chest,” Tess’ mum Tara Hollier said.

“We’d visit the hospital once a week for about two months for treatment. And that’s where she got the idea to shave her hair.”

When asked why Tess wanted to do it, she said she wanted to donate her hair to make wigs for kids who lose their hair during treatment.

Initially her target was to raise $1500.

Inspired by her bravery, her grandfather, Phil, said if she hit her target he’d shave the beard he’d TALENTED MAN: Bob Hickman of Koonwarra won KernArt 2019 for his acrylic paintsported for the last 45 years. ing A Smarter Way to Travel and received a gumboot trophy for his efforts.

Both Tess and Tara said they had never seen Phil without a beard in their lifetimes.

“I wanted to support Tess. I thought if she was brave enough I’d help her,” Phil said.

“It’s the first time without a beard in 45 years, but it’s nothing that can’t come back.

“I was just impressed with Tess’ attitude.”

Tess donated over 35cm of her blonde hair during her shave at Toora Primary School last

Artist wins a gumboot

THE KernArt Prize is renowned for awarding original trophies and this year’s show was no different, with the winners “given the boot”.

GOOD CAUSE: Tess Hollier and grandfather Phil Need selflessly lost their locks to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal last Thursday.

Salvos inspire Rotary LEONGATHA Rotarians donated $500 to the Salvation Army in Leongatha, in recognition of the organisation’s vital community work.

Rotarians also gave hampers towards the army’s foodbank, which offers goods to people and families in need, from the army’s Leongatha complex.

Rotarian president David Panther welcomed Salvation Army captain Glenn Smith to a Rotary meeting, where he spoke about the social programs being run out of the centre in Leongatha.

These programs improve the lives of many in

the community and are diverse from youth related to looking after homeless/housing crisis to drug and alcohol addiction.

The Red Shield Appeal in May is the Salvation Army’s major annual fundraiser, with all money collected for this appeal collected locally staying in the region.

Mr Smith and his wife Kerry, who have sons Joshua and Malachi, moved to Leongatha several years ago.

He is a keen triathlete and the couple grew up in Western Australia before heading east to work in the Salvation Army first in Melbourne and then in Leongatha.

the proceedings before judge Ray Dahlstrom of Inverloch gave insights into his choices and awarded the winning artists.

Sales of artwork topped the past three years, allowing a generous donation to be made to Bass Gumboots with the KernArt logo lazer printed Coast Health. into them were awarded to all section winners at the Kernot art exhibition held recently, which atThe Friends of the Mirboo tracted record entries.

First prize went to Bob Hickman of Koonwarra North Swimming Pool Events for his acrylic painting A Smarter Way to Travel.

Committee PRESENTS Second prize winner went to Anne Albert for Crags in the Clouds, an acrylic.

Third prize went to Spiral, a photograph by Rachel Morris. The Animalia award was won by Lisa Burrell with a portrait in acrylic of her dog Leon.

The Junior KernArt Award went to Hamish SEEKING CONTESTANTS McLeod for his sculpture Junk Yard Dog. FOR THE IDOL COMPETITION A pastel portrait titled The Conductor by Michael McCabe was popular with both the judge Ray Dahlstrom and visitors to the art show, and took out the Novice Award and the People’s FEATURING Choice.

A donation of a voucher by the Borough Cafe was presented as the Packers’ Prize to Genevieve Brayley for her mosaic mannequin Michelle.

This year’s KernArt Prize art show attracted a packed house for opening night, which featured music by Marty Box. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale officially opened 10am-12pm

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CONNECT Over Food Luncheon is Orange the World, 16 days of activism against something new at Milpara on Tuesdays, November 19 and December 17, at 1pm. violence is coming up November 25–December The idea is to bring along a dish to share and enjoy a lovely lunch together.

Some people love to share their favourite dish, for others it may be their quick go to meal they think others should know about.

It can be made from scratch or come from a jar or packet. It is more about sharing friendly company.

Bring along your recipe just in case others would like to recreate your dish. If you do not have a recipe, that’s OK too.

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Milpara is again joining this campaign and plans to install the ‘put your hand up collar’ around the electrical poles around town, which looked fabulous last year.

We would love to invite you to get involved.

Pop into Milpara to collect the plastic, trace and cut hand prints with your family, workmates and group, or as an individual.

Then return it to Milpara so we can add the backing orange and install them.

Classified advertising closes 10am Mondays

Lisa Burrell won the Animalia Prize with an acrylic portrait of her dog Leon.

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“The Santa Fe’s style and practicality, comfort and performance, and standard active safety and connectivity technology, makes it the perfect SUV for Australian families,” he said.

Santa Fe boasts Hyundai’s SmartSense suite as standard, incorporating forward collisionavoidance assist among an array of active safety technologies, as well as an advanced multimedia system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Also standard across the range are a rear park assist system with rear view camera, walk-in switch for easy third-row access, rear air-conditioning controls, roof rails and alloy wheels, starting from $43,000 MLP for Santa Fe Active, with the peace of mind of Hyundai’s five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

Santa Fe is the second Hyundai SUV winner in the 2020 Drive awards, following on from the recent announcement of Kona as the 2020 Drive Small SUV of the Year.

Drive’s 2020 Car of the Year saw a 10-strong expert judging panel compare more than 100 cars across 20 categories, over an exhaustive week of assessment.

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Car of the Year award for Santa Fe in this ultracompetitive SUV segment.

Drive said Santa Fe is “clearly the best large SUV for family buyers” and the feat follows victory for Hyundai Kona as Drive’s 2020 Best Small SUV. “The Santa Fe has been a judges’ favourite in the Large SUV segment for some time now and it continues to impress,” Drive said.

“Against strong competition from newcomers Skoda Kodiaq and US-focused Holden Acadia, the Santa Fe makes a strong case in terms of value and family friendliness.

“It’s clearly the best large SUV for family buyers whether you spend most of your time around town or out on the open road.”

As well as ousting its toughest new rivals Kodiaq and Acadia, Santa Fe rose to the challenge to out-perform finalists Toyota Prado, Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Isuzu MU-X. Santa Fe impressed judges from the outset with its progressive styling, versatility, and generous standard specification, which includes advanced safety and connectivity tech.

During Drive’s Car of the Year testing evaluation, Santa Fe’s flexible petrol and torquey turbodiesel engines – with standard HTRAC all-wheel drive and Australian-tuned suspension – saw it continue to draw praise for its ride dynamics and comfort.

“For the second year in a row, Hyundai’s commitment to delivering progressive, innovative and technologically advanced vehicles to Australians has been recognised with a coveted Drive Car of the Year award,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia’s JW Lee said.

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Share the road: Warm weather brings out motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Understand the impact of medications while driving: hayfever attacks most of us in spring. Make sure to check side affects and drowsiness from the medication you are taking.

Animals on the move: slow down and watch out for animal crossing the road.

Spring is a very busy time for animals.

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Can you protect Hooded Plovers?

THEY say it takes a village to raise a child and it certainly takes a community effort to conserve Phillip Island and the threatened species that call it home.

FOSTER RSL Sub-Branch is set to celebrate its centenary on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16.

NATURE FIRST: Phillip Island Nature Parks ranger Jason Goodes (R) with a volunteer caring for Hooded Plovers.

When the eggs hatch, the chicks must search for their own food and can encounter natural threats including extreme weather, high tides and attacks by native birds of prey. The chicks also have several human induced threats, including

nest disturbance and pet owners not following dog regulations and letting their dog off the leash.

Contact Rachael, volunteer program coordinator at volunteers@penguins.org.au or 0437 476 833 to confirm your spot.

Coastal weed in authorities’ sights AUTHORITIES are uniting to control the weed Spartina in South Gippsland.

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is working with Parks Victoria to control the weed with targeted spraying in Corner Inlet, Shallow Inlet and Anderson Inlet in November.

Also known as Rice Grass or Cordgrass, Spartina was introduced in the 1920s and has since become aggressively invasive, competing with indigenous plants, degrading waterbird and fish habitats and restricting waterways.

Funded through the State and Federal governments, the Spartina control operation will involve targeted spraying using a helicopter.

“A helicopter with snorkel attachment will be used to target intertidal Spartina in Corner, Anderson and Shallow inlets,” WGCMA’s Martin Fuller said.

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al years now due to a strong partnership between Parks Victoria and us which ensures land, estuary and coastal public lands are treated for Spartina.”

Mr Fuller said Spartina infestation was a major threat to coastal environments.

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“It also competes with indigenous plant species, blanketing previously diverse habitats.”

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There will be working military displays and re-enactments from four major wars in which Australians have served.

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It will cover World War One, World War Two, Vietnam and Afghanistan wars, with reenactments of life in the trenches of World War One, a field hospital from that war with nurse and medical instruments, and weaponry from the war.

A war time cooking facility will be in use and a Willy’s ambulance from World War One will be on display.

World War Two mounted Light Horsemen, a Bren gun carrier and an anti-aircraft gun from World War Two will be on show, with exservice men and women explaining the use and roles of the equipment.

A Vietnam veteran in jungle uniform with war issue weaponry will represent the Vietnam War, and an ex-serviceman dressed as an Australian SAS soldier complete with quad bike patrol vehicle will fill the role of an Australian serving in Afghanistan.

Schools will visit the display and re-enactment on the Friday during school hours.

On the Saturday night, Foster RSL Club will host a formal dinner for 180 members and guests in the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre.

National and State RSL dignitaries will be in attendance, as well as members of the Australian Commandos Association.

Melbourne’s Pacific Belles, who sing in the style of the famous Andrews Sisters, will entertain with 1940s songs and glamour from that era.

On the Saturday morning the town also has a farmers market and the Lisa Pellin Dancers will be staging their annual dance concert in the arts centre that afternoon.

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Hooded Plovers are internationally recognised as a threatened species.

With less than 600 birds left in Victoria, the Nature Parks’ Hooded Plover Watch program is an essential part of the conservation of this species through education and working with the community to promote how beachgoers and dog owners can live together with wildlife.

These beach nesting birds are vulnerable to many threats and Hooded Plover Watch brings Nature Parks rangers, Bass Coast Shire Council, Birdlife Australia and volunteers together to monitor and ensure the survival of the Island’s population.

The program aims to protect eggs and chicks during the busy summer months until the chicks can fly.

The nests are extremely vulnerable as Hooded Plovers lay their eggs in little scrapes between the high tide mark up into the sand dunes.

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Hay & Harvest

BACKING VOLUNTEERS: Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath with Leongatha’s St Peter’s Op Shop volunteers Coral Johnston and Kay Littlejohn.

Parliamentary praise for volunteers

Heavy loads pose a safety risk

HAY bales have become larger and more dense with advances in haymaking technology and so require care when THE good works of volunteers from Le- the St Peters Anglican Op Shop donates approxi- handling.

Bales can be small rectangular, large rectanongatha’s St Peter’s Op Shop have won mately $25,000 across many worthwhile charities and vital causes, locally and nationally,” she said. gular or large round and consist of grass, lucence, praise in State Parliament, courtesy of a “Leongatha Primary School is one such de- straw or stubble that has been compressed, tightly speech by the Nationals’ Melina Bath. serving recipient, receiving financial assistance to bound or baled together.

The Member for Eastern Victoria Region congratulated volunteers Coral Johnston, Kay Littlejohn and Pat Durling for collectively providing 100 years of service to the shop and the Leongatha community.

“The St Peter’s Anglican Op Shop is highly regarded for its exceptional customer service and ability to support the individual needs of shoppers,” Ms Bath told fellow parliamentarians.

“Their dedicated volunteers go above and beyond, providing each customer with warm, welcoming and friendly service. Adjacent to Leongatha’s St Peters Church, the op shop has been in operation for many years.”

Ms Bath said the op shop creates a real sense of social connection with volunteers working hard to achieve quality donations. “Every six months

support their wonderful breakfast club and chaplaincy fund.

“Funds are also donated to the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band for the purchase of musical instruments so young community members have the opportunity to learn to play.”

Ms Bath said she encourages the Leongatha community to get behind St Peter’s Op Shop and its volunteers.

“There are many bargains available without the expensive price tag, including quality children, men’s and women’s clothing, glass wear, old vinyl records and toys,” she said.

“This store is a brilliant example of locals supporting locals and I sincerely commend the store and its volunteers for delivering long lasting benefits to our local community.”

PRACTICAL MAN: Jim Geary at work on a project at the Leongatha Men’s Shed.

Men’s shed thrives THE Leongatha Men’s Shed plays host providing these to others around the community.

Among their creations are small kits of toy to dozens of local men looking for comparts, which are designed for children and others pany and something to do. to assemble themselves.

These men often converge to spend time with each other, chat and create and craft different objects.

President Max Wood believes the shed has been important in giving men an outlet and support.

“Men’s health is really important to all the guys and mixing with other guys and talking to them about whatever helps a lot,” he said.

“They’ve all got different jobs according to their capabilities and they can even go without one and just sit around and chat if they want.

“It’s absolutely important for these guys to come in and be able to do something and keep each other company.”

The men’s shed members spend their time creating anything from toys to pieces of furniture,

“We enjoy putting all of the kits together,” Max said.

As it stands, the men’s shed has around 40 members of varying ages.

Just recently though, South Gippsland Shire Council approved their men’s shed proposal to build a new shed at Leongatha Recreation Reserve, meaning their membership is set to grow.

“We’d expect memberships to grow to around 60 because we’ll be able to do more and we’ll have more room,” Max said.

“It’s all to do with keeping guys happy and getting them to gel, which they are.”

With the future of the shed intact in a better space, its members will have every opportunity to keep thriving and helping the community.

When working with bales, contractors and farmers need to be aware of falls from bale stacks and machinery, being struck by fallen bales, electrocution from contact with overhead electricity powerlines, trips and falls from loose bale string, contact with bale handling machinery such as elevators, fires, and lifting and carrying.

Large round or rectangular bales can weigh up to 800 kilograms and may fall when they have moved, compressed or collapsed during transit, are stacked incorrectly, inappropriate lashings, ropes or inadequate securing methods have been used, workers have not been trained to perform the task safely, and bale handling equipment is not properly designed, constructed and maintained.

Risks can be eliminated or reduced by ensuring people loading or unloading hay bales are trained, competent and correctly supervised; bales are stacked according to Australian Fodder Industry Association guidelines; a load and unload sequence is used to prevent the load becoming unstable; and the bale stack has not collapsed, moved or become unstable during transportation.

Side gates should not spring open when unlatched before the lashing, side gates or tarpaulins are removed; a self-levelling front-end loader at-

tachment should be used to prevent the bale falling; and a backboard must be used to prevent the bale falling backwards onto the operator.

To ensure stacks are made safely, ensure people loading or unloading hay bales are trained, competent and correctly supervised; specifically designed bale handling equipment is used instead of the bales being manually handled; bales are of equal size and density prior to stack formation; and lower bales are sound and able to provide stability for upper layers.

The truck or trailer must be positioned on a flat even surface, and the load should not exceed the truck or trailer dimensions nor the maximum permitted axle and gross weights.

Bales should not be strapped or unstrapped while the trailer is still being loaded or unloaded, and workers must never climb up on top of the load to place straps or tarps. Use an appropriate lifting cage instead.

Workers are at risk of being electrocuted through contact with overhead powerlines while loading and unloading hay bales.

You do not need to come into direct contact with powerlines to receive an electric shock as electricity can jump or arc across air gaps.

Electrocution risks can be eliminated or reduced by ensuring workers are aware of where overhead powerlines are; specified exclusion zones and the height and reach of equipment are used; workers are aware of the clearances that must be maintained from powerlines, poles and stay wires; and loading or unloading is not conducted near overhead powerlines.

Information courtesy WorkSafe Queensland.

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Hay & Harvest

Bumper hay season is looking likely

AGRICULTURAL contractor David Gippsland chasing hay. If there’s any grass around, people are snapping it up quick,” David said.

Saario is tipping a good hay season.

He runs DS AG Contracting and said it was a little wetter in the region than at the same time last year, with more than a few farmers putting down fertiliser to take advantage of great grass growing conditions.

“Leongatha South in particular has been pretty wet. If it keeps raining we’re in for a good season, if not it can die pretty quick,” he said.

As it goes, David is making hay while the sun shines and the rain rains.

He likes to keep busy, working for as long as he can each day. Fortunately, there’s plenty of work on offer – though he’ll always make time for a little more.

Aside from hay being made for local use, David said there was “a fair bit” being sold to farmers in East Gippsland.

“There’s already been people from East

“I know some people who’ve already sold up to 300 bales. Silage may be a bit slower, but certainly the hay is selling very fast.”

According to Dairy Australia statistics, cereal hay is selling for between $320 to $360 a tonne, lucerne hay is selling for between $550 to $650 a tonne, straw is selling for between $220 to $260 a tonne and pasture hay is fetching between $440 and $560 per tonne.

David has been baling hay and doing other DAVID SAARIO: The contractor is ready to make hay while the sun shines. contract work since 2015.

“I started up in 2015, though my dad, Charlie, P.J. & N.J. McNaughton has been doing this sort of work for about 10. I helped him prior to starting up my own business,” he said.

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MANY farmers are realising the benefits of feeding or selling higher quality hay in recent years because they have learnt that higher quality means more meat or milk production.

As a result some farmers are risking making earlier hay and so increasing the risk of meeting rain. However earlier hay making can be assisted by using mower conditioners and tedders.

Unfortunately the higher the quality is the hay, the higher the losses when bales become wet from rain. This higher quality is due to the higher amount of energy and protein in the plant.

When hay becomes wet, plant respiration, leaching, and possibly mould, microbial and yeast growth later on result in dry matter and quality losses. If rain is on the way and you won’t have all the bales under cover (shedded or tarped) before it arrives, what can you do?

Stack small square bales into a triangular stook using three bales on edge. Farmers often make stooks using two techniques.

1. Stand the bales on their ends in threes so that they resemble an ‘Indian teepee’.

2. Lay two bales horizontally on their edge so that they lean into each other at the top edge.

This will form a ‘V’ into which the third bale is then placed. The uncut side of the bales should be facing up since it tends to shed the water more effectively. The second technique is the better method for shedding rain off small square bales.

Large square bales can be stacked in small stacks around the paddock, but it is preferable to cover them with tarps or plastic sheets.

Round bales, if baled tight, or net tied, will shed much of the rain. To avoid high losses, round bales of high quality material should be shedded as soon as possible, or stacked and covered with plastic to minimise losses.

A bale (2m X 1.6m) contains more than 50 per

cent of its weight in the outside 300mm, so reducing wastage of round bales stored outside is essential.

When the rain passes, if the forecast is for fine weather (two to three days), you may wish to leave the bales in stooks so that any breeze will increase the rate of drying. If there is likely to be only a short period (about half to one day), pull apart the stacks of small square bales to allow the outside bales to continue drying.

Cart the dry internal bales into the shed. Make sure the bales are completely dry. A small section of one bale containing moisture may be adequate to cause spontaneous combustion if shedded before becoming sufficiently dry.

The wet bales may be carted in last if reasonably dry, but should be stacked to allow air to move through, around, and over the top of the stack to allow any heat generated by wet bales to escape and prevent needless heat build up.

Alternatively and preferably, if shed space permits, use this larger area to stack the wettest bales with plenty of spacing. Large square bales will heat substantially if baled too wet, much less being rained upon from a great height once baled.

Their larger denser nature of these bales do not allow them to ‘breathe’ and will heat substantially.

This greatly increases the risk of fire compared to small square or round bales.

If not sufficiently dry when carting in to the shed, and no extra area is available to spread them out, place an object such as sleepers or tyres between layers to allow the heat to escape. It is hard to gauge the internal dryness of wet round bales which have been left standing in the field for several weeks so be ultra careful if they are shedded.

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Hay & Harvest

Ask your contractor these questions THERE are five simple questions that you should ask your contractor before they drive onto your paddocks this harvest which can stop the spread of diseases, pests and weeds, Agriculture Victoria said.

The movement of equipment and personnel during the harvest period can transfer soil and plant matter between properties if equipment is not cleaned properly when exiting and entering each property.

Vectors can be readily spread on soil and plant matter found on contaminated vehicles, machinery and grain handling equipment.

“Harvest contractors provide valuable services and are very professional in the way they go about their business,” Agriculture Victoria’s Jim Moran said.

“However farmers must be aware of the biosecurity risks posed by the movement of equipment and personnel from farm to farm, and must mitigate those risks with diligent investigation and action.

“With these five simple questions, you can identify potential issues and help put a plan in place to manage the risks.”

Where did you last harvest?

Knowing where the contractor last worked can help you identify and manage any biosecurity risks to your property.

Certain issues and risks may be known to occur in one area but may be absent on your property.

Contractor paperwork that documents their movements such as arrivals, departures and cleandown times, is valuable information in preventing the spread of pests onto your property.

Did the last property you visited have any hard to kill or herbicide resistant weeds?

Ask if the contractor noticed any specific

When, how and where did you clean down?

Once you have ascertained what the potential problems might be, it is also important to check what disinfestation has been undertaken to remove all plant and soil residues from the previous property.

Insist that your contractor cleans their vehicle and equipment before they arrive on your property.

Soil and plant material can carry weed seeds and pests when left on tyres, radiator grills, wheel arches, floor mats and work boots.

Make sure you check any machinery or vehicles that are going to be working on your farm upon arrival, and remember that if you are not satisfied with their cleanliness, you can direct the contractor to your vehicle clean-down station, or another designated area, where clean-down can be performed and monitored.

Did you use a desiccant dust to eliminate stored grain pests?

Even a small amount of grain residue left behind in equipment between harvests can allow insects to breed and go on to infest freshly harvested grain.

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• Don’t stack hay right to the top of the hay Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fire in Victoria with just one damp bale possessing the potential to ignite a haystack.

Green or damp hay is susceptible to overheating and once the internal temperature reaches 55˚C a flammable gas is produced that can lead to ignition.

Important tips to keep in mind: • Ensure hay is well cured before baling.

• Know the history of the hay you purchase.

• Keep haystacks to a limited size.

• Monitor moisture and temperature of your hay regularly.

• Watch for unusual odours.

• Store hay in separate stacks or sheds away

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If the temperature is between 50-60˚C, remove machinery from the shed and check temperature twice daily.

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PRELIMINARY NOTICE

ON THE LAND

CLEARING SALE

A/c Kim Beattie 24 McIntosh's Road, Nerrena (Property sold) Friday Nov 29, 2019, 10am Start Outside vendors welcome Damien Minogue THE best Jersey cows in the region were 0427 507 369 commemorated by the South Gippsland

Club names Jerseys up for the challenge

Jersey Breeders Club’s 2019 On Farm Challenge.

FISH CREEK LANDCARE GROUP & INVITE YOU TO A

BLACKBERRY CONTROL WORKSHOP

'DEMONSTRATING EFFECTIVE BLACKBERRY CONTROL TECHNIQUES' Chemical, pine oil, physical & drone demonstrations.

All welcome.

Date: Sat Nov 23, 2019 Time: 10am – 12noon Morning tea & Lunch provided

Location: 75 Meikle road, Fish Creek.

RSVP: November 18, essential for catering purposes.

To RSVP: dhbassed@gmail.com or preferably text 0419 841 339

CLEARING SALE

Judging took place over two days, culminating in the presentation evening at the Meeniyan Football Clubrooms, attended by more than 65 people, including members and sponsors.

Nineteen 19 exhibitors from Wonthaggi to Yarram to Athlone took part, with judges inspecting 137 cows.

Judge Les Bennett from Benlee Jerseys in northern Victoria had his work cut out for him and praised the animals he judged, naming the competition as one of the strongest around Australia.

Results were: • junior two year old in milk: first, Langdale Valentino Tenille 2, D & A Mathews; second, Inverell Sonia 131, R & S Goode; third, Langdale Hatman Carmel, D & A Mathews.

• senior two year old in milk: first, Rye Valley Galaxie Dutchess – Perrett family; second, Adadale Blackstone Rowena 23, M & N Templeton; third, – Broadlin Beryl 3469 – L & L Broad.

• three year old in milk: first, Billy Creek Grapes, T & B Crawford (first genetic recovery cow); second, Bushlea Val Belle 3, W & L Kuhne; and third, Broadlin Illusion 3355, L & L Broad.

• four year old in milk: first, Krishlaye Valentino Delora, Cohen Harrison; second, Rye Valley Philo Bonita, Perrett family; third, Glenmaple Virgil Tweety Winks, Launder family.

• five year old in milk: first, Langdale Valentino Madge, D & A Mathews (also best vessel and highest pointed cow); second, Karandrea Daphne 76, T & B Crawford; and third, Glenbrae Tbone Daisy 4, D & A Mathews.

• six years and over in milk: first, Broadlin Beryl 3028, L & L Broad (also reserve champion cow); second, Ranleigh Aussiegold 4495, Boyd family; third, Adadale HG Narcissus, M & N Templeton.

• cow and daughter or two daughters of the one cow: first, Lindsay and Lisa Broad, second, Allan

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(L-R) Wayne Kuhne, representing Bushlea Jerseys, presented the perpetual trophy to South Gippsland Jersey Club champion cow and most successful exhibitor Alex (holding Ivy) and Darien Mathews of Dumbalk, with judge Les Bennett.

Family and third, Trent and Belinda Crawford.

• production awards: three year old, Ranleigh Lemonhead 5261, Boyd family; four year old, Ranleigh Brax 5063, Boyd family; five year old, Langdale Valentino Madge, D & A Mathews; six year old and over - Broadlin Beryl 3028, L & L Broad.

Strong demand for plainer lots

week.

made from 245c to 277c with the crossbred portion selling from 256c to 307c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold from 170c to 248c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 210c and 270c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 286c to 333c/kg.

Grown steers sold firm while bullocks gained 5c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers lifted 15c with the crossbred portion gaining 6c/kg.

Heavy weight cows sold around 15c dearer while light and medium weights kicked 20c to 30c/kg. Heavy bulls lifted 5c/kg.

The next sale draw - November 13: 1. SEJ, 2. Elders, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. Alex Scott & Staff, 5. Landmark.

There was a full field of buyers present and operating in a mostly dearer market with secondary and plainer lots more strongly contested. Quality was very mixed with a larger proportion of secondary and plainer cattle on offer. The trade cattle consisted of predominately heifers and sold 5c/kg dearer.

A sprinkling of vealers reached a top of 310c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 266c to 300c/kg. Grown steers made from 305c to 322c/ kg.

Wednesday, November 6 Bullocks sold from 300c to 322c after a top BULLOCKS of 339c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers 10 Dalley R & S Buchan 741.0 338.6 2,509.03

CLEARING SALE Hobby Farm Equipment & Household Items Friday Nov 22, 2019 at 11am 30 Williams Drive, FOSTER PROPERTY SOLD A/c B. & J. Dessent Full listing details next issue or www.alexscott.com.au

Cheltenham Park Angus Spring Bull Sale !

H.B.R STUD ANGUS BULLS HIGH INDEX/GROWTH, VERY QUIET & DOCILE, HAVE HAD ALL SHOTS & BOOSTERS !

Bet on Black

Enquiries please call Andrew Haw 0487 858 544 cheltenhamparkangus@gmail.com Details & EBV’s on Angus Aust Website

WOOL BUYER Operating throughout Gippsland Buying all types of wool

Contact: Kev Clark 0419 193 592 Zarko Spehar: 0427 631 327

• judge’s encouragement award: Rodney and Steph Goode.

• best pen of five cows: first, D & A Mathews, Langdale; second, L & L Broad, Broadlin; third, T & B Crawford, Billy Creek.

• most successful exhibitor: Darien and Alex Mathews, Langdale.

• VLE Leongatha

A/C Z & M SPEHAR THERE were approximately 900 export 200 VAGGS RD, YINNAR and 200 young cattle penned representSATURDAY NOV 16, 10.30AM ing a decrease of 360 head week-onJohn Deere 2650 4x4 Challenge FEL 358E Bucket & Forks 85 HP 12,000 hrs REG; JD 3130 2WD 90HP 6,000 hrs REG; International 986 S-Line Boggy Drive 300HP with 40ft stock crate & trailer REG; Kuhn Tedder Rake-2 roaters; John Deere 430 Round Baler; NUK Feedmaster Mod TTF 1000 hay feeder; D4 Cat Doze with Pilot motor; Moorehouse Gyro Post Auger; MF Industrial Loder356 with duel wheels; Rayglen 3pt linkage wood splitter with H/Duty Berendsen ram; Crump Kurrajong 1000 Super Spreader; Old truck turn table & bull race; C-Dax bike spray unit; 14 ft Tri axle trailer & stock crate; Suzuki 250 2x4 Quad bike; Stihl 070 Chainsaw; Powermore rotary hoe (Rover CRT) 208cc OHV motor; Oregon timber-140x 18ft 8x2- 25x18ft 4x4- 60x18ft 4x2; Old Railway line; Steel sundries & pipe; steel frame & block & tackle; old truck pellet winch; Ford square bale loader; roll of 2” poly pipe; New Holland Square bale elevator; 1991 Ford Fairlane REG,V6, 220,000KM; Steel smudger 13.5 ft; 2 fuel tanks; Homelite 4HP lawn mower; various truck jacks; Servex Hydraulic Press 30T; CIG Transarc 400 welder 3 phase; single electric portable milking machine with bucket; 6 teat calf feeder; 12 teat calf feeder; 12ft calf trough feeder with roof; assorted nuts & bolts; sundry items too numerous to mention.

YOUNG GUNS: (L-R) Darien Mathews, Dumbalk, Callum Moscript, Leongatha South, Matt and Nicola Templeton, Tarwin, Alex Mathews, Dumbalk and Katie Launder, Middle Tarwin enjoy the South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club’s evening.

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Further details phone 0427 252 176 or email tbhales@bigpond.com

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13 Adval P/L Anderson 628.1 322.0 10 Montgomery I & J Inverloch 688.5 321.6 12 Wicks L & M Yinnar 675.0 318.2 8 Harris Pastoral Dumbalk North 645.0 318.0 645.0 310.0 9 Mcilwaine BF & JM Dumbalk STEER 1 Harris Pastoral Dumbalk North 545.0 318.0 17 Waite Pc Glengarry 522.1 316.2 1 Mcilwaine BF & JM Dumbalk 530.0 310.0 1 Ball A & C Korumburra 325.0 310.0 7 Geitz BJ & JR Koonwarra 539.3 305.0 1 Spiden B & A Glen Forbes 500.0 283.6 HEIFERS 1 Jefferis J & Am P/L Poowong 395.0 300.0 13 Butcher T & L2 Allambee East 425.4 296.6 1 Oostermeyer F & C Dollar 575.0 295.0 1 Harrison SI & CA Giffard West Via Sale 445.0 1,299.40 10 Hayes BD Woodleigh 455.5 291.6 12 Lobo E 466.7 290.0 COWS 7 Ball A & C Korumburra 534.3 269.6 1 Harrison SI & CA Giffard West 650.0 268.6 6 Allmi Nom Leongatha Sth 646.7 268.6 1 Clouds Creek Mirboo 615.0 266.6 12 Littlejohn N & Son Mirboo North 558.8 265.6 2 Foster R Glengarry 502.5 262.6 BULLS 1 Harris BW & SJ Jumbunna East 1,040.0 332.6 1 Brain DL & Thorson BJ Poowong East 1,050.0 316.0 1 Piasente JC & RF Mount Eccles 890.0 315.6 1 Olsen Rl Poowong East 720.0 309.6 1 Fisher KJ & ML Tarwin South 950.0 298.6 1 Hitchings I & MJ Wonthaggi 965.0 297.6

2,022.41 2,214.22 2,147.85 2,051.10 1,999.50 1,733.10 1,650.75 1,643.00 1,007.50 1,644.82 1,418.00 1,185.00 1,261.69 1,696.25 292.0 1,328.24 1,353.33 1,440.43 1,745.90 1,736.95 1,639.59 1,484.04 1,319.57 3,459.04 3,318.00 2,808.84 2,229.12 2,836.70 2,871.84

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

CLEARING SALE FARM PLANT A/C B J Kallady 7666 South Gippsland Hwy Gelliondale, Friday 6 Dec 2019 at 10am

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ON THE LAND Farmer says it’s time to speak out LEONGATHA South dairy farmer Benjamin Vagg (pictured) says it’s time for farmers to show the world what they have to offer.

Benjamin, who has recently taken on a senior role with the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria, says the views of farmers are too often ignored but they will become more important as the world meets the challenge of feeding a growing population.

He says his involvement as a Gardiner Dairy Foundation sponsored participant in the Gippsland Community Leadership program in 2017 helped to inspire his community focus.

The third-generation farmer is now assistant manager on the family farm milking 420 cows, an increase of 32 on last year.

“We have a strategy to keep growing; the milk price and a good season have helped that,” he said.

Benjamin, 30, worked as an agronomist and studied at Latrobe University and Massey University in New Zealand, before returning to the farm in 2017 while finishing his Masters in AgriCommerce.

This is his first full season on the farm and, motivated by the leadership program, he wants to make sure farmers are heard and respected.

“I’ve always been interested in representation, leadership and community involvement,” he said.

“Because farm businesses have got bigger and more involved, farmers have kind-of vacated the representation space.

“Farmers’ ability to understand complex problems and break them down to simple solutions is still there, and the community is crying out for that.”

Benjamin said the leadership program helped

him to make links across the community and consider issues facing farmers in other areas, such as drought in East Gippsland, water in northern Victoria or power supply in Western Victoria.

“Those connections brought their plight to my attention and I hope to advocate on their behalf,” he said.

Benjamin is the district regional representative for the UDV and was recently appointed to the policy council to fill a casual vacancy.

“The broader community, not just Gippsland, needs to hear what farmers have to say,” he said.

“Farmers and rural communities are sometimes easy votes so we’re constantly ignored.”

However, Benjamin says farmers can help to change that.

“I want to see the language change when farmers describe their successes. They do it tough here and there but they are successful if they’re still doing it; they’re entrepreneurs; the grass roots of their communities,” he said.

“If they change how they describe themselves, that will improve how the community perceives them.

“We don’t just provide food; we’re the backbone of the community and we need to highlight the professionalism that’s involved in producing safe food.”

Benjamin says he’s still “too young and too green” to run an organisation or stand for council, but he wants to continue developing leadership qualities while encouraging other farmers to do

BIDS RISE: (L-R) Damien Minogue, Rohan McRae and Nicki Renden chase offers for a pen at the VLE Leongatha store sale last week.

BOTTOM LEFT: (L-R) Paul Wilson, James Kyle and Neil Park field bids from every direction at VLE Leongatha.

the same.

“I don’t want to be a fence-sitter. I’m confident of the industry’s future and programs like this give farmers confidence to network with other community members and it snowballs from there,” he said.

“The time is now for people of my generation to step up. You just have to look at the demographics of the world. The opportunity is here now to get into the agricultural space.

“Technology and adaptation have always allowed farmers to get ahead of the global supply chain, but something has to change. We can’t have continued suppression of global prices when you have two billion more people coming along and not enough land to grow the food.”

Benjamin recommends other farmers consider the Community Leadership program and he wants the broader community to consider farming as a career.

“You’re not just a farmer; you’re an integral member of the community. People want farmers’ opinions and ways to solve problems and if you develop skills and experience in agriculture, you will always be gainfully employed,” he said.

For more information please go to: www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/people-community/#pc7 or email Richard Meredith: richard.meredith@ gardinerfoundation.com.au

DAIRY COWS - FOR SALE 'Dairy Herd Dispersal' 130 Cows, Fries Jersey x cows (odd Friesian & Jersey) 80 currently in milk, 50 springing and on the point. Young to middle age, excellent condition, very quiet with a Low BMCC, Vendors are relinquishing their dairying interest, and will negotiate suitable lines and/or breeds for ALL buyer requirements. $1150 + GST negotiable Contact: Alex Dixon 0409 581 935

'Property Sold' 70 Friesian cows, (10 Friesian x) mostly AI bred, in milk producing 29ltrs, closed herd – 25 years, currently getting joined to registered Friesian bulls, in good condition and present very well.

Asking $1500 + Gst Contact: Damien Minogue 0427 507 369

WANTED 'Export Dairy Heifers' Holstein heifers Unjoined - $1705 inc Gst Holstein Heifers Pregnant - $1870 - $1980 inc Gst Jersey Heifers Unjoined - $1100 inc Gst Contact: Alex Dixon 0409 581 935

(L-R) Brad Obst of Landmark Bairnsdale with Danny Kuch of Darriman who sold 113 steers at VLE Leongatha.

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Star Careers situations vacant

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FARMHAND A full time position is available on our dairy farm in Leongatha North, Victoria We are looking for candidates who have at least two years fulltime experience in dairying. The role will involve all facets of dairying so candidates who can demonstrate skills in multiple areas will be highly regarded. The dairy is a 30 a side herringbone with automatic cup removers.

In return we reward our staff with a generous salary package and focus on a healthy work/life balance with two days off a week. No accommodation.

Please send a cover letter and your resume to sirrota@live.com

Sandy Point

Now Hiring…

Kitchen Staff Barista Baker Cook

Many reasons to become a pharmacist NO matter the population size, every town requires pharmacists.

This career, which entails being qualified to dispense medications and in-depth knowledge of how medications work, is in high demand and has plenty of growth potential.

These medical professionals earn around $81,000 a year as an average base pay with the opportunity to earn significantly more with experience.

To become a pharmacist in Australia, you must complete a tertiary degree in pharmacy such as a bachelor or master of pharmacy. Graduates will then need to register with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and complete an internship of approximately one year with a registered pharmacist.

While the majority of pharmacists work in

situations vacant

Please email your resume to staskcafe@hotmail.com Alison 0418141127

All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

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

Applications close 9am, Monday 25 November 2019.

Do you LOVE the beach?

Here's your chance to spend your days keeping our beaches looking beautiful.

The Sandy Point Foreshore Committee is looking for THREE Rangers to maintain the Sandy Point and Shallow Inlet areas, collect entry fees and ensure rules are followed by the public, from mid December to Australia Day. The positions offer 7-day split shifts at above award wages and an opportunity for a motivated, teamoriented beach lover to do what they love along some of Australia's best coast.

Living nearby is a bonus, and a great attitude and love of the outdoors is ideal.

All applications to be forwarded with CV's to sandypointforeshore@gmail.com

A position has become available for a Qualified Motor Mechanic to join our Service Department at Inverloch Marine.

JOB VARIETY: Becoming a pharmacist offers diverse career opportunities, including work with the military. an independent or retail chain community pharmacy, there are a variety of other career opportunities.

These include, but are not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, colleges, the Federal Government and managed care organisations.

Non-traditional work schedules are an advantage of a career in pharmacy that helps to create

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a work-life balance.

Pharmacists are needed everywhere, especially in the country, and in many different types of capacities, making it easier to find a position that will fit your lifestyle.

Flexibility in pharmacist work schedules and job description is becoming popular to enhance requirement and retention also.

In addition, more opportunities are becoming available for pharmacists to work remotely from home providing 24-hour

inpatient services for community hospitals and remote verification for mail-order pharmacies.

And with people now living longer than ever before and a growing number of elderly patients, there is an increasing demand for pharmacy services.

If you possess practical science and maths skills, integrity, an analytical mind and enjoy challenging yourself, a career as a pharmacist may be the career path for you.

situations vacant

situations vacant

ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1) Wanted for home care in Leongatha/Warragul area, who love the outdoors and having fun!

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

Requirements: • Certified Trade Qualification • Experience in Marine Mechanics would be an advantage but not essential • Drivers Licence The work is varied from general service and maintenance thru to extensive new boat fit outs, electronic and accessory fitting, outboard repowers, PWC maintenance and more.

The successful applicant must be able to work as part of a team environment dedicated to providing excellence in workmanship and customer service.

Please email your application and CV to: robyn@inverlochmarine.com.au

Cleaner Required Cleaner required for 2 busy holiday rental beach houses at Walkerville North.

Premium $ rates paid, must live local and have experience.

Phone Sam 0418 878 911

Casual Milker For a 600 cow rotary dairy in Leongatha Sth. Exp. Preferred, willing to train suitable applicant.

Must be able to work weekends and work as a team.

Punctuality & reliability are essential.

Please send resumes to slamers@dcsi.com.au or ring Andrew 0427 563 560

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Full Time Negotiable | Family-friendly Flexible Workplace

x

situations vacant

Leisure and lifestyle industry

Phone Greg 0417 101 860

x x x

situations vacant

QUALIFIED MOTOR MECHANIC/SERVICE TECHNICIAN

BAIRS HOTEL EST 8 9 0 Bistro and Bar Approx 12-15 hours per week RSA required

Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Teachers 2020 Any combination of: Religious Education, English, Drama and French.

Teacher Librarian Full/Part time negotiable

SEARCH FOR A JOB FIND A CAREER

Do you have experience in an operation, maintenance or equivalent industry?

Are you able to fault find mechanical assets and implement a timely resolution?

Do you have an understanding of electrical control equipment relating to mechanical assets?

Willing to participate in an after-hours on call roster?

Located in idyllic South Gippsland, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep, you will have the best of the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region close by.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply.

More Information: x Luke Biram on 0457 517 892 (For information about the role) x People and Culture on 03 5682 0471 (For general employment enquiries) Applications close Monday 11 November at 9:00am.

Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc invites applications for the following position:

Early Childhood Teacher Permanent Part-Time (22.5 hours) Commencing Term One 2020 VECTEA entitlements Bass Coast Children's Centre is a long-established not-forprofit organisation with a strong commitment to the community.

We provide a fully funded Kindergarten Program which is integrated into our Long Day Care service structure.

Within this unique environment you will have the opportunity to build on relationships with children and families and collaborate with a friendly team of supportive and dedicated educators.

The service is supported by a Coordinator and administrative staff to ensure that Early Childhood Teachers are provided with extensive opportunities to focus on creating a vibrant learning and supportive environment for the children. We support ongoing professional development and provide mentoring, leadership and an open and collaborative team and management structure.

Our Centre prides itself on providing outstanding learning opportunities through our emergent curriculum. We are committed to sustainable practices which are exemplified through beautiful outdoor spaces with natural timber equipment and well resourced, wholesome and inspiring environments.

Bring your passion for nature, the arts and community to our team, don't miss this amazing opportunity!

Mandatory Requirements: • An Early Childhood teaching qualification.

• Engagement and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF).

• Knowledge and practice with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a child safe environment, applicants must provide a current VIT registration (Working with Children) check.

The commitment to providing an exceptional level of quality education & care in a safe and nurturing environment is paramount.

Detailed position descriptions are available on request.

Applications close Friday November 15 2019.

Enquiries welcome (between 10am & 4pm) to: Ms Dina McMaster—Coordinator Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc 244 White Road, WONTHAGGI VIC 3995 Ph: (03) 5672 5151

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Classifieds situations vacant

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GIPPSLAND SOUTHERN

COLEMANS ICE AND SPRING WATER SUPPLIES

Health Service

DELIVERY DRIVER

VACANCIES at GSHS Associate Nurse Unit Manager Multiple positions (1.7 EFT) – Leongatha Hospital (Job # ND1102)

Must be reliable and fit for manual work.

Short term work over the summer period - December and January.

Weekends & public holidays MR licence & Fork licence is a must.

Start asap on Dec 1

Registered Nurses & Midwives Current vacancies for RN Gr 2 and Midwives at the Leongatha Hospital Full time, Part Time & Casual positions available Contact: Kirsten Amos, Acting Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5614.

Closing Date: 17/11/19

CONTACT ANTHONY 0419 365 691

livestock POULTRY/CAGE BIRD

AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds, Cattle Pavillion.

Sun Nov 17, 10.30am Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs.

Open for sellers from 8am. 5197 7270

Social Support Coordinator

Registered Nurse – Gr 3 District Nursing Service - Casual (Job # ND1104) Contact: Brenda or Sheree, Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5654 2722.

Closing Date: 17/11/19 Full details, including the position descriptions are available on our website.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link in the full advert at www.gshs.com.au/careers.

Kongwak - 0408 032 387

We are seeking a full time employee to operate a Truck and Dog combination in the South Gippsland Area.

You will need: • Must have experience with Tipper Driving • Clean and tidy appearance • Good working/driving skills • Satisfactory reference checks • Good Vic Roads demerit points; mechanical aptitude.

To apply email your resumé to admin@jtbnom.com.au

GIPPSLAND SOUTHERN

Health Service

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS Due to routine retirements, the opportunity exists for committed local community members to join the Board of Management and make a positive contribution to the provision of high quality health service in South Gippsland. These positions will be appointed from 1st July 2020.

Applications are sought from people with a long-term commitment to and involvement in their local communities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications. Skills and expertise in business management, legal issues, people management and/or organisation change will be highly regarded.

Recommendations are made by the Minister and formal appointments are made by the Governor in Council, having regard for the need to ensure that the Board includes a balance of expertise in areas such as business and management, community knowledge, health, finance, law, human resources etc.

Be involved and make a difference!

For further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance Applications close at 5.00pm Monday 2 December 2019.

BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown. Can deliver.

0428 356 376 IMPOUNDED Wellington Shire Council have impounded 1 x brown and white bull calf from Strzelecki Road, Alberton on Wednesday 6 November 2019.

If not claimed within 14 days, the bull calf will be offered for sale by public tender. All tenders should be clearly marked ‘Tender for Impounded Bull Calf’ and are to be lodged in the Tender Box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Tuesday 26 November 2019. For enquiries please contact our Local Laws Department on 1300 366 244.

Expressions of Interest are invited for the provision of a canteen service at Wonthaggi Primary School commencing 28/01/2020.

For the EOI documents please contact Georgina Kibble 5672 1600

I wish to thank my family, relatives and friends for making my 90th Birthday such a beautiful and memorable occasion. Thanks to the entertainers and Stony Creek F/N Club for catering. $1,500.00 was raised for the Heart Foundation.

Flo Wilson

professional

OPTOMETRIST B. PETTITT will be consulting at

253 Commercial Road

THURSDAY NOV 21

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CHAINSAWS BAIRS HOTEL EST 8 9 0 Cook/Kitchen Hand Approx 15 hours per week Includes nights and Saturday, to assist chef in prep & cooking Phone Greg 0417 101 860

For appointment phone 5144 5330 Only on day of visit phone 5182 6186

WANTED RUNNING OR NOT CASH PAID

0417 038 036 ANY OLD farm four wheelers, trucks, excavators, skid steers and 4 x 4’s. Phone Matt 0401 194 601.

tenders

tenders

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-044

Drain Replacement Barkly Street, Sale Wellington Shire Council invites tenders for the construction of 230m of 600mm diameter drainage pipe in Barkly Street, Sale. Work includes pipe and pit installation and road reinstatement.

Practical completion date: 30 April 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: raymond.weber@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Ray Weber on (03) 5142 3174 Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December 2019.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

Harris, Blake and Parsons, Optometrists Pty Ltd consulting at Yarram Medical Centre on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21.

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

for sale FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711.

POP TOP Pedigree. 15x 7, 98 mdl, 2 single’s awning (excel condition) $10,990.00 Ph 0447 580 996

in memoriam CAMPBELL- Colin 14/11/1987 Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Your loving wife Ellen and Family

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-045

Maffra Streetscape Renewal Works (North) Wellington Shire Council invites civil contractors to tender for the reconstruction of the Maffra CBD Streetscape in the northern service lane of Johnson Street, Maffra.

Practical completion date: 30 September 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: lucy.spooner@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Lucy Spooner on (03) 5142 3091 Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December 2019.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

TURNER John Howard 14/12/1944 - 15/11/2018 Missing you more than ever, your loving Wife and Family.

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Sale-Toongabbie Intersection Reconstruction Works Wellington Shire Council invites civil contractors to tender for the reconstruction of the two intersections at Nambrok Road and Denison Road with SaleToongabbie Road, Nambrok.

Practical completion date: 29 May 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: lucy.spooner@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Lucy Spooner on (03) 5142 3091 Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December 2019.

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Tuesday November 26 at the Woorayl Golf Club at 7.00pm

Boisdale Sewer Works Wellington Shire Council invites contractors to tender for the installation of pipework within the township of Boisdale.

Works include the installation of new sewer pipework, existing pump station upgrade and the construction of outfall drainage in accordance with the approved design.

Practical completion date: 29 May 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: lucy.spooner@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Lucy Spooner on (03) 5142 3091 Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December 2019.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday November 20, 2019 commencing at 3pm

The Board of Yarram and District Health Service invites members of the public to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting.

Afternoon tea and refreshments provided Venue: Yarram Community Hub, 156 Grant Street, Yarram All Welcome

RSVP by Friday Nov 15, 2019, Ph 5182 0222 Frankie MacLennan BOARD CHAIR

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Creditors, next-of-kin, and others having claims in respect of the Estate of the deceased, who died 24 August 2017 are required by the Executor, Nyree Jane Chung, to send particulars of their claim to her care of the undermentioned solicitors by 16 January 2020 after which date the said Executor may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice.

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CAITHNESS - Don Heather and family thank everyone for their kindness and care, prayers, flowers, cards and for attending Don’s funeral. We deeply appreciate your heartfelt tributes at this time.

Special thanks to CFA volunteers, Ambulance, Police, David Hester and Gippsland Funeral Services for their professionalism while maintaining a personnal approach.

STEPHENS - Andrew John 11/5/1967 -20/10/2019 So a little rain to settle the dust, a lovely farewell for our Andrew at his Farm. Thank you so much to all that have supported us through this tough time, that came on Saturday and sent their love from afar.

Thank you for your phone calls, cards, love and support following Andrew’s tragic accident.

Dody, Digby, Henry, Eli and John Stephens

HAW - Norm To my dear sweet Uncle.

Thank you for your love and all the happy memories you have given me in my childhood and in my adult life. You were simply the best. So loving, caring, kind and gentle and gave the best cuddles ever. I have only loving memories to look back on and to cherish and you will always have a special place in my heart. I love you.

Your little flower girl Thel and family.

HAW - Norm The Board of Management, staff and residents of Woorayl Lodge were saddened by the passing of Norm Haw. Norm was a long term Board Member of the Lodge for over 21 years and received Life Membership in 2008.

Norm was a willing and valuable contributor to the Lodge and even after his retirement from the Board, Norm continued his association by attending our Annual Fete Days and many, many other functions.

Our residents enjoyed his company when he joined in with their regular Church Services held at the Lodge.

Our sincere condolences go out to Jenny and family on their loss. Norm was a true gentleman.

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 113 Canterbury Road off No3 Beach Road (Former Rubbish Depot) VENUS BAY VIC 3956 (RFNSA# 3956002)

1. The proposal comprises installation of 3 panel antennas, 1 parabolic antenna, 1 GPS antenna and ancillaries including cable connections, along with maintenance activities, all on the existing base station.

2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Mel McDowall, 0433 655 991 or optusplanning@huawei.com by 26/11/2019.

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The meeting will be held at the Integrated Primary Care Centre (IPCC building), Leongatha Hospital on Wednesday November 27, 2019 commencing at 4pm.

The President of the Board of Management, Mr Alex Aeschlimann, will report on the 27th year of operation of GSHS, and release the Quality of Care Report and Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.

14 days' notice must be given for any resolution to be considered.

If you wish to attend,please contact the Dianna Mollica,Executive Assistant on 5667 5504 or email execassi@gshs.com.au Afternoon tea will be available.

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NIGGL , Robert ( Bob ) Val, Max, Greg, Anne, Robert and families thank everyone for their kindness and care, prayers, flowers, cards and for attending Bobs Memorial Service at the Country Club. We deeply appreciate your heartfelt tributes at this time. Special thanks to The Yarram Country Club, St Elmo’s Nursing Home and the girls at Gippsland Funeral Services for their professionalism while maintaining a personal approach.

SMALLMAN - John Fay and family sincerely thank everyone for their condolences, cards, flowers and kind thoughts on the passing of John. We greatly appreciated all your support during this time.

STACKHOUSE (nee Blyth) Miriam Margaret Richard, Sue, Peter, Kath, Alan and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind thoughts, support, cards, visits and attendance at mums funeral service.

Please except this as our personal thank you.

We would like to thank the ambulance, doctors and staff at Traralgon Hospital and everyone who sent cards and flowers on the loss of our Brother David. From the James Family WESTWOOD- Alma The family would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and attending her special farewell.

Also a big thank you to staff at St Elmo’s Nursing Home for their kindness and care.

deaths BOWMAN Doris Irvine 7.9.1929 Aged 90 Passed away in Sale on 2.11.2019.

Loved wife of Jock (dec.).

Mother and mother in law of Terry and Pam, Evie and Max. Grandmother of Steven and Mia, Bradley and Saira, Tony, Tim and Corinne.

Great Grandmother of Azalia, Ella, Zola, Jack and Tycho, Adam, and Nova.

Thanks to Dr John Bergin and the staff at Opal Aged Care.

Sadly Missed FISHER - Albert A very speical Dad and Papa. We will always love you. Love Brian and Margie, Morgan, Di, Hamish, Harry and Wesley. Bryan and Teagan, Heidi and Molly. Thanks for the treasured memories.

We will miss your vege garden. Keep dancing with Mum/Nana HAW - Norman Henry 20/02/1925 - 06/11/2019 Aged 94 years.

Loved husband of Jenny for 65 years.

Loved father and Pa of Christine and Grant; Megan and Richie, Tahlia and Jackson; Kelly and Jason, Zac, Ava and Lacey; Laura and Paul, Ruby, Kevin and Matilda.

Anne and Geoff; Matt and Jess, and Ziggy; Amy and Adam; and Sam. Stuart and Belinda; Jarred and Kerri; and Jay. Abby, Hunter and Gypsi.

Forever in our hearts.

HOGAN - Mary Frances (nee Garton)

24/07/1927 - 08/11/2019 Passed away peacefully at Korumburra Hospital surrounded by loving family.

Much loved wife of Norm (‘Darky’) (dec.).

Much loved Mum of Margaret, Les, Marion, Lexie, Lee, Norma, Gordon and Joanne.

Partners Noel, Kaye, Geoff, Aurelio, Daryl and Dennis.

Loved Nan of Denice, Kerry, Susan and Sharon; Sharna and Hayley; Michael, Daniel, Jason and Jodie; Benjamin and Cara; Justin, Kane and Ryan; Zahlia, Jahri and Rahja.

Loved Great Gran of Jesse and Luke; Bo, Josh, DJae and Jordi; Nathan; Natasha, Aaron and Katie; Shaun and Emma; Jesse, Zac, Cody, Ethan, Levi, Eliza, Jack and Jordan; Rafe; Adele and new baby on the way; Ivy, Ottilia, Theodora and Atlas; Harlow and Brooks.

Loved Great-Great Gran of Parker and Frankie.

Along with all past and present partners.

Forever In Our Hearts.

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LIPSCOMBE Edith Mary (Mollie) 26/7/1925 - 06/11/2019 (94 years of age) Mum to Graeme (deceased), Jeffrey and Leonie. Great friend to Christine (deceased), Hazel (deceased) and Geoff. She lived a long life toiling in her garden and took great pride in her family. She has been and remains an icon and inspiration to her 8 grandchildren, Donna, Jason, Denise, Stephen, Adam, Anna, Sharelle and Nathan and their partners. Always talking, knitting, cooking, joking.

And wobbly Great Nan to 20 and loving GreatGreat Nan to 3. Gone but never forgotten.

A private cremation has been held and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

SCOTT - Walter Richard (Mick) Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on 10th November, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Barb for over 61 years.

Adored father and father in law of Michael and Vicki, Roger and Carmela, Kim and Patrick, Craig and Deanne and Brian and Julie.

Much loved Grandad and Pa to 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

Gone but not forgotten.

‘Go Cats’

BOWMAN The Funeral Service for Mrs Doris Irvine Bowman WAS HELD at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Sale on Thursday November 7, 2019 followed by a Private Cremation.

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LIPSCOMBEEdith Mary (Mollie) 26/7/1925-06/11/2019 94 years of age.

We were so blessed to have had you in our lives.

Another star in the sky to watch over us.

Will miss you Nan. Lots of love and cuddles always, Denise, Kirsty, Jarvis, Sharelle, Leigh, Jade, Tony, Jace, Brooke, Patrick, Madison and Lochie McGRATH - Patricia Mary Passed away peacefullty on 10/11/2019. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of Ed (dec.). Loved and loving Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Cynthia, Colleen and Paul, Gary and Sue, Damian, Denise, and Sharon.

Adored Nana to Tom, Jess and Dan, Rach; Jahnika; Carmen and Pablo.

In God’s Care MCGRATH - Patricia Mary (Cosgriff) 10/11/2019 aged 92.

Dearly loved and loving sister of her baby brother Gerald and family. Forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.

MURPHY - Val A loved & valued member of the CFA District 9 Peer Team.

25 years of valued service to volunteers & their families.

Deepest sympathies to Phil & families.

CFA District 9 Peer Team RUEBHART - Shirley Sussan 18/09/1953-05/11/2019 Loved daughter of Ivan and Millie (both dec.)

Loving wife of Peter and sister to Neville, Barry, Eileen and David (dec).

Adored mother of Stephan, Christan, Luke and Rebkah and families.

Will be sadly missed SCOTT - Mick Dear loved Brother-inlaw of Judith and Tony.

Loved Uncle of Karen, Russell, Allan, Christine and families.

Forever in our hearts

Please see Herald Sun for Funeral Details.

SCOTT - Mick Meeniyan Basketball Association would like to send their sincere condolences to Kim, Barb and the family on the passing of Mick.

Mick has been instrumental for Meeniyan basketball since its inclusion in 1964 & his involvement spans 30+ years.

Mick is an esteemed Life Member, Player, Past President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, committee member, Association coach & Umpire. Mick showed true dedication and passion to the sport he loved & to Meeniyan basketball.

SCOTT - Mick Goodbye, see-ya later Uncle Mick, From a little girl through until you closed your eyes for the very last time, I was your favourite niece and ‘Poss’ to you, as you were my favourite uncle.

There will be no more hearing .... “He’s a silly old bugger” from Aunty Barb, in her loving way of course. Although I’m sure her phrase will pop up again in time.

My love and deepest heartleft sympathies to my dear Aunty Barb, and families.

Kim, my heart feels such sadness for you - Your dad was everything to you, as you were to him.

You were the most loving and giving daughter he could’ve asked for.

Christine (Poss), Alan Herrald and girls X SCOTT- Mick Mick was a popular and valued member of Meeniyan Bowling Club.

A keen bowler and worker around the green and surrounds.

Our thoughts are with Barbara and family at this sad time. R.I.P. WICKHAM - Jo Lost her hard fought battle on 5/11/2019. Our deepest sympathy to Tony and family.

We will miss you dearly and you will be forever in our hearts. Cheryl, Greg, Ashley and Matthew.

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HAW A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Norman Henry Haw will be held at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street Leongatha on WEDNESDAY Nov 13, 2019 commencing at 2.30pm.

A Service for Burial will precede this Service at the Leongatha Cemetery commencing at 1.45pm.

All welcome.

Yarram Discussion group goes on tour YARRAM and parts of East Gippsland have experienced several difficult seasons with short springs, dry summers and late autumn breaks.

These conditions have impacted local farmers’ ability to generate homegrown feed and have increased reliance on bought-in fodder.

Dairy Australia/GippsDairy and MG Trading have formed a special interest group designed to tap into local knowledge to find opportunities to grow and conserve as much quality home-grown feed in a variable climate.

The Yarram Feedbase Matters Discussion Group meets bi-monthly and is open

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The group is focussed on evaluating pasture and crop options across various sites.

The first meeting was hosted by Paul, Glenys and Thomas Haymes’ Devon North property in September and was attended by some 50 people.

The meeting focussed on a number of summer crop options including forage brassicas, tillage raddish, multispecies cropping, maize and fodder beet.

Local agronomist Scott Travers highlighted the pros and cons of these options, and participants also shared their own experiences with summer crops on their own farms.

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SIMPSON Kellie Jane Simpson Passed away peacefully on Friday Nov 8 2019.

Loving wife of Keiron.

Devoted and adoring mother of Samson, Geordie, and Tahlia.

Loving sister to Craig(deceased), Grant, Tracy and Dean.

Loving daughter of Sue, and Bruce(deceased).

Caring friend to all those close to her.

Aged 54 years. Rest in Peace.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service to celebrate Kellie’s life at Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell on Monday 18th November 2019 commencing at 10am.

In Lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation Australia in memory of Kellie.

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HOGAN A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Mary Frances Hogan will be held at the Uniting Church, Bridge St, Korumburra on FRIDAY (Nov. 15, 2019) commencing at 1.00pm.

MCGRATH - Patricia Mary Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs.Patricia McGrath will be offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Scarborough Street, Inverloch on THURSDAY (Nov. 14, 2019) commencing at 3.30pm. At the conclusion of Mass the Funeral will leave for the Inverloch Cemetery.

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Since that meeting, discussion group participants have sown crops on their own properties with varying degrees of success.

The next Yarram Feedbase Matters Discussion Group meeting will involve a tour with multiple crop sites inspected on the day.

The tour will start at Lachlan and Vicki McLeod’s property on Monday, November 18, at 244 Won Wron Road, Calrossie commencing at 10.30am.

Several re-sown crops will be viewed at this site before travelling to at least four other properties in the area.

If you would like to attend the tour please contact Karen Romano, GippsDairy 0417524916 or karen@gippsdairy.com.au

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Classic cars come to town CLASSIC car enthusiasts will be treated to something special in the coming days, with the arrival of the Targa Florio Australian Tribute.

The Targa Florio Australian Tribute is one of the world’s premium classic car experiences, combining scenic drives, stunning cars, passion and the enjoyment of life.

The iconic Targa Florio has been a much-loved tradition and motor event in Sicily since 1906.

Today the Targa Florio is considered the world’s most historic, traditional and unique event for classic car enthusiasts and because passion has no boundaries, that experience is now enjoyed in Australia.

More than 60 classic cars will visit Korumbur-

ra (Friday, November 15) and Mirboo North (Saturday, November 16), among other local towns.

Excitement is bubbling in Korumburra, with time trials planned for the town between 1pm and 3.30pm, with the perfect spot to view the trials being from the railway station road.

The community of Mirboo North is rolling out the welcome from 10.30 am on the Saturday, with members of Mirboo North’s Italian community handing the drivers South Gippsland gift bags.

There will also be a display from 4C Colin’s Classic Car Collection – Motor Vehicle Museum, including a 1926 Panhard and Levassor and a 1934 SS Jaguar.

“The display of classic cars will highlight the diversity of attractions we have in this commu-

nity,” 4C’s Maxine Kiel said.

Between 11am to approximately 1pm, each car will stop at Baromi Park in Ridgway, Mirboo North to receive a time stamp from the Targa Florio organisers.

The stop will be in front of the Mirboo North Historical wall where there will be a welcome tent set up. Parking in front of this area will be temporarily cordoned off to allow the cars to pull in off the road.

The Mirboo North Italian Festa team has put together a South Gippsland show bag, with support from South Gippsland Shire Council showcasing information about the wonderful attrac-

tions of South Gippsland and the township of Mirboo North.

Students from Mirboo North Primary School have made personal welcome cards for each show bag and Festa committee are making homemade biscotti to include.

“We hope to see many locals and car enthusiasts along the road and in the park to welcome the Targa Florio event and drivers to the town,” Mirboo North Italian Festa’s Rosie Romano said.

“The cars will be spectacular – classic cars, Ferraris and supercars. It’s a unique event and we are very lucky they have chosen to come through South Gippsland this year.”

EXCITEMENT BUILDING: Motoring enthusiasts will be delighted to see the Targa Florio Australian Tribute in South Gippsland this week.

Artistic teens win praise THE creative talents of students were on show at the opening of the Korumburra Secondary College VCE Art Show last week.

CREATIVE TOUCH: Judy Caughey of Inverloch explores the magical fairy garden in her yard, on show as part of Inverloch Uniting Church’s open gardens on Saturday.

Inverloch’s gardens enchant AMONG Inverloch’s most intriguing metre block in Inverloch township.

The tranquil setting included a mix of native gardens were on show on Saturday.

Inverloch Uniting Church held its annual open gardens fundraiser for the church, with gardening enthusiasts exploring a variety of gardens.

The offering spanned from smaller yards displaying what can be created in a tight space, through to larger town blocks and even sprawling gardens out of town.

Among those gardeners taking part was Judy Caughey, whose garden was on a 1100 square

and deciduous plants, as well as a private fernery, vegetable garden and extensive orchard, with such trees as olives, figs, cherry, avocado and apricot.

Ms Caughey designed the garden herself, and has intriguing ornaments and mirrors. Old tyres have been turned into artistic pots and a tree stump has become a fascinating fairy garden.

“I see something and I want it; why not?” she said.

Parents, students, teachers and invited guests came together to celebrate and showcase the final creations of Year 12 students from Studio Art, Visual Communication Design, Product Design and Technology and Media Studies.

Winners of subject awards were Hannah Veltri for Studio Art, Connor Musselwhite for Visual Communication Design and Seanan Trewin for Product Design and Technology.

DEEP IMAGINATION: Korumburra Secondary College’s Sophie Walker with her wood and resin piece.

ABOVE RIGHT: Seanan Trewin and Erin Trewin were proud of their woodwork.

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Find out what climate change means for you and what you can do about it.

Listen to trained presenters explain the latest climate science and have your questions answered.

When: Thursday 21st November 7.00pm to 8.30pm Where: South Gippsland Shire Council Chambers Michael Place Leongatha More information and RSVP: tinyurl.com/24hrsLeongatha

Be power ready this summer NOW is the time to prepare for bushfire million spent on vegetation programs, 3500 hazardous trees removed, and 282,378 trees cleared. season.

AusNet Services is working hard to prepare for the network for the bushfire season.

Are your bushfire plans up to date and do they factor in the possible loss of electricity?

AusNet is completing an extensive maintenance and vegetation management program and conducting helicopter inspections to get a clear picture of how the landscape is looking.

More than 130,000 powerpoles and pole assets have been inspected, and 18,000 pieces of poletop equipment and 120km of powerlines have been replaced as part of our network maintenance program.

Vegetation management works include $37

As bushfire season approaches, AusNet Services is encouraging customers to be power prepared for summer.

During a bushfire, customers may experience interruptions to their electricity and/or gas supply, even if their property isn’t directly affected.

For this reason, bushfire contingency plans should always factor in possible loss of gas and electricity.

Customers who have a private electric line, need to ensure it is clear of vegetation to reduce bushfire risk. Customers should contact a registered electrician or certified tree clearer for advice to clear their property of any unwanted vegetation.

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Allambee Mirboo and District tennis rained out THE weather was again unkind on the weekend.

Leongatha and Korumburra’s courts were all too wet to consider play with rain persisting throughout the Saturday.

Inverloch and Outtrim were unable to play as rain also kept coming their way.

Ladders in both sections are unchanged as a result.

A disappointing three weeks of washouts but let’s hope this coming week is kinder to everyone.

INSET: The late Noel Burley dedicated much of his time to the Maffra and District Car Club.

QUICK THINKER: One of the favourites to take out the Noel Burley Memorial hill-climb is Kerran Pridmore.

Noel Burley Memorial hill-climb set for Saturday at Boisdale Sadly, Noel succumbed to cancer in 1980, THE Maffra and District Car Club will by accident.

At a Motorkhana event held in 1967, Burley however is fondly remembered by many members hold Round Eight of the Boisdale hillcompeted in a Morris Mini 850, winning first of the club from that era. climb Series this Saturday afternoon and place.

The annual race meeting named in his honour evening.

The prize was free membership to the Club, holds a special meaning for those fortunate to

As with past years, the racing season concludes with the annual Noel Burley Memorial hill-climb.

The twilight race meeting will commence at 1pm, with everyone competing for the coveted Noel Burley Perpetual Trophy for the fastest time at the event.

Favourites to take the outright honours are buggy drivers Kerran Pridmore, Matt Muir and Anthony Kovco, however, nothing is certain until the dust settles at the end of the event.

Named in honour of one of the club’s early members, Noel – or “Noddy” as he was known – joined the Maffra & District Car Club almost

and from then on in, he was hooked.

An avid motorsport fan, in the years that followed Burley also became a committee member of the club, and was instrumental in the initial design and construction of the Boisdale hill-climb facility.

The first hill-climb on the gravel race track was held on August 31, 1969, with Noel again instrumental in the running of the race meeting.

From organising time trials, rallies and motorkhanas, to competing in national events such as the Repco Reliability Trial, Burley also found time to help organise and enjoy social gatherings such as movie nights for the club.

share great times with him in those early years.

With immediate family in attendance at this event, it is made all the more special to be involved.

Everyone is grateful for the contributions he made.

As with all Boisdale events, there is free entry to the hill-climb track, which is located at 239 Boisdale / Newry Road, Boisdale.

A kiosk will be open throughout the race meeting, and a playground will keep the kids amused.

For further information, go to www.madcc.com.au or contact Adrian Britton on 0418 561053.

Fire brigade turns 100 THE Mirboo North community is set to celebrate 75 years of CFA volunteers serving their local region.

Mirboo North Fire Brigade captain Dave Smith said the community has good reason to feel proud of their efforts, both close to home and far away.

The brigade will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday, November 30 with a reunion of past and present members.

On Sunday, December 1, the brigade is inviting the community to an open day and barbecue at the fire station.

A committee of volunteers has been tracking down past members and uncovering the brigade’s early history and photos to mount a display.

Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria’s Adam Barnett congratulated the Mirboo North volunteers on their significant milestone and said they are a great example of local people supporting their communities and beyond.

“The experience and willingness of CFA volunteers to drop everything and help others makes a huge contribution to the safety and response capacity of CFA and the protection of Victoria,” he said.

Mr Smith said the community should be proud of its volunteers past and present. The brigade has about 40 active members, ranging from teenagers to people in their seventies who respond to 7080 calls each year, mostly for motor vehicle accidents and small grass fires.

Mr Smith said earlier members would be amazed at how much the brigade has changed.

The brigade now has a pumper, tanker, rescue vehicle and a forward command vehicle.

The reunion starts at 2pm at the Mirboo North Fire Station. RSVP to 0491 641 028 or email: mnfb@cfa.vic.gov.au

Parkrunners race against the wet AFTER three days of almost continuous wind, rain and hail across the Strzelecki’s, the elements relented just long enough for us to complete our 28th parkrun along the Grand Ridge Rail Trail.

One of the great things about parkrun is it is not about who runs fastest.

There are so many ways to celebrate your achievements at parkrun, ranging from pursuing your own personal best, to celebrating the number of events you have completed or volunteered at, or exploring the thousands of different parkrun events in the places you might visit on your weekends away.

People from GRRT parkrun have partaken in events all over Victoria, some even as far away as England and Japan. Parkrun is truly an amazing global phenomenon.

After everyone had completed their parkrun, we packed up our gear and headed to our café of the week, Lamezleighs.

By the time we emerged, well caffeinated and full of a great breakfast, the weather service had returned to normal and it was raining heavily.

We don’t know why, but it just doesn’t seem to (L-R) Volunteers Liz, Angie, Pam, Cara, Mark and Bridgette enjoyed getting the show on rain between 8 and 9am on Saturdays. the road.

Early Saturday morning, 21 people took a risk that it would stay fine long enough for them to cover 5km at their pace of choice.

Eight volunteers, Lisa our photographer, Bridget handing out finish tokens, Liz the run director, Mark our barcode scanner and Pam and Cara our time keepers were well rugged up for the occasion.

Murray and Angie, who had more active volunteer roles allowing them to keep warm as they covered the course doing the pre course check and being our tail walker respectively, both ensured our event ran smoothly.

For Angie, taking on the role of tail walker to ensure everyone got home safely was a natural fit for her very first parkrun outing.

Murray, having cleared the trail of vast quantities of wind blow debris, reported that the lyrebirds were almost as happy as we were that the rain had stopped.

He didn’t spot any but they sang with enthusiasm as he took his first lap of the track.

Nearly half the people who joined us this week were first-timers on our course, some local, as a few regulars encouraged their partners to join us to see what the fuss is all about.

Visitors also hailed from Mullum Mullum parkrun, near Mitcham, and from Sale.

Our visitors from Sale included Rachel and her fan club, which came to support her as she completed her 100th parkrun.

We are delighted she chose to come to the Grand HUNDRED MARK: Rachel (middle) and her entourage visited from Sale to endure the Jessie Holland was one of the many regular parkrunners to achieve a personal best on Ridge Rail Trail to celebrate this milestone.

weather and take part in her 100th parkrun.

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STANDING OUT: South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls runners-up (L-R) South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls best one game winners (L-R) Graeme McLeish (L), Mark Andreatta (3), Peter Thorley (L), Lindsay Russell (3), Dennis Talbot (S). winners were (L-R) Reg Excell (L), Bill Williams (S), Luke Rob Hill (S) (absent).

Monckton (3).

Buffalo Indoor WEDNESDAY, October 30. An enjoyable night of bowling at Buffalo with 13 bowlers present and three games of eight ends played.

Several drawn games resulted. In the first game Toni Heldens, Joy Dyson, Charlie Tumino and Stephen Suckling won beating Bill Wolswinkel, Joyce Occhipinti and Illene Tiziani 11-7.

On the other mat a drawn game between Joe Occhipinti, Mary Tumino and Peter Tiziani and Danah Suckling, Carolyn Benson and Gary Stirling, seven all.

In the second game a one shot win to Toni, Joy, Charlie and Stephen beating Danah, Carolyn and Gary 7-6.

A draw between Bill, Joyce and Illene and Joe, Mary and Peter, eight all.

In the third game a second draw for both Bill, Joyce and Illene and Danah, Carolyn and Gary, eight all.

On the other mat, Joe, Mary and Peter only allowed Toni, Joy, Charlie and Stephen to score one shot and easily won 12-1.

The night’s winners were Toni, Joy, Charlie and Stephen (WWL) 10 ends, second Joe, Mary and Peter (DDW) 15 ends, third Danah, Carolyn and Gary (DLD) 13 ends, fourth Bill, Joyce and Illene (LDD) 10 ends.

Social bowls, Wednesday 7.30pm, Buffalo Hall. All welcome.

Fish Creek A SUCCESSFUL Van Dyk/Shaw sponsored day on Sunday.

In spite of plenty of rain in the morning, the wet held off in the afternoon and allowed for some great bowling.

For the diary. The Christmas dinner will be held on Friday, December 6, 6.30pm for 7pm.

Smart or Christmas dress up.

This will be a two course formal dinner and attendees are invited to bring a small plate of predinner nibbles for their table.

Reservations are essential due to limited numbers and prepayment is requested to facilitate catering. $15 per person.

Fish Creek Monthly Summer Triples will be held, as usual, on the fourth Thursday, being November 28.

All interested should contact Graham Hoskin to secure a spot.

Inverloch THURSDAY’S mufti social bowls was a triples game where the winners, with 15 points and three shots up, were John French (skip), Doug Archer and Bob Peell.

SGBD Saturday Pennant saw the Division 1 match abandoned and both clubs sharing the points; 8/0 – 8/0.

In Division 2, Inverloch Blue 14/53 defeated Inverloch White 2/45. The Division 4 team met Mirboo North in Inverloch and took the points by 16 shots, 14/83 – 2/67.

The Division 5 Blue team went to Mirboo North where the match was washed out and both clubs shared the points on offer, 8/0 – 8/0.

The Division 5 White team met Forster at home and ultimately took the match by just two shots, 13/48 – 3/46.

Round four of the SGBD Mid Week Pennant season saw the Division 1 team lose to Phillip Island by 16 shots, winning 14/76 – 2/60.

The Division 2 team met Tarwin Lower at home and produced a good win, defeating the visitors by 36 shots, 14/83 – 2/47.

The Division 3 team suffered loss to Port Welshpool who took the match by 65 shots, 14/82 – 0/17.

The Parks Memorial Mixed Fours (in memory of Ted and Mavis Parks) is being held on December 29.

Entry is $60 per team and has prize money of $2000. Entry is only $60 per team, with each team consisting of two men alternating with two ladies over four games each of 10 ends.

Play will commence at 9.30am sharp and teams should be in attendance by 9am.

Team prize money includes $1000 for the winners, $500 for runners-up, $300 for third place and $200 for the best game overall.

Lunch is BYO while morning and afternoon tea will be provided. To enter, contact Wayne Parks on 0412 597 216 or Robyn Dennis on 0411 549 380.

Leongatha LAST Wednesday, round four of Mid Week Pennant was played and once again it was not a good day for the Division 1 side suffering another loss with a final score of 74/77 shots against Corinella.

Individual rink scores were: R. James, Leongatha defeated J. Carter, Corinella 37/18; J. Brown, Corinella defeated T. Mc Cormack, Leongatha 28/20, J. Allen-Dayle, Corinella defeated J. Miller, Leongatha 31/17.

In Division 2 Leongatha defeated Korumburra with an overall result of 78/68 shots. Individual rink scores were: M. Jepson, Leongatha defeated H. Garnham, Korumburra 25/12; J. Lomagno, Korumburra defeated M. Rayson, Leongatha 32/26; B. Thompson, Leongatha defeated K. Evans, Korumburra 27/24.

On Saturday, November 9, Saturday Pennant for Leongatha was a mixed result because of the showers that were frequent in South Gippsland.

The only side to complete a game was the Division 1 side which travelled to Philip Island.

The Division 2 side journeyed to Tarwin Lower where play was abandoned for the day.

The Division 4 side played at home against Port Welshpool and played a handful of ends before the rain beat them and a decision was made to abandon the game.

In Division 1 Philip Island Blue defeated Leongatha with an overall result of 76/53 shots. Individual rink scores were: Russell May, Phillip

Island Blue defeated Brenton Hackett, Leongatha 29/24; Daryl Major, Phillip Island Blue defeated Russell Trotman, Leongatha 19/14; David Hanlon, Phillip Island Blue defeated John Hall, Leongatha 28/15.

The Victorian Open is being played this weekend and as a consequence Saturday Pennant will not be played this coming Saturday which enables bowlers to either participate in the Vic Open or engage in some other activity.

Players from South Gippsland who are participating in the Vic Open go with our best wishes.

Meeniyan IN A week dominated by rain and more rain we did have a few positives.

Tuesday, November 5 was our Cup Day bowls and chicken and champagne lunch.

Winning their two eight end games were Les Godkin and Annie Maruzza with Doug Kuhne ,Larraine Godkin and Dianne Butterworth runners-up.

We then retired to the clubhouse for a wonderful lunch. Thanks Larraine! This was followed by numerous Cup sweeps. Thanks Alan Hanks. A great social day with good weather.

It was a special surprise for Bob Wylie with division secretary Marj Pearson on hand to present him with his super veterans badge (he is 80).

Wednesday saw Division 2 pennant playing at home to Toora. With one rink successful they went down 63 shots to 81. This week they played away to Tarwin Lower.

Thursday was our Monthly Triples with accountants Trytell, Wheller and Boucher sponsoring.

We began in showery conditions and managed one 10 end game and then a further six ends.

Winners were Laurie Gabell, Steve Snelling and Gavin Butler (Inverloch) with Leongatha’s Sue Crouch , Ron Symmons and Les Wilson runners-up.

For the second Saturday in a row both divisions 3 and 4 shared points with not a bowl being played. No play this Saturday because of the Vic Open.

Instead we are holding President Avril’s day with a 1pm start. Partners welcome. A plate of afternoon tea would be appreciated.

On a sad note Mick Scott passed away this week. Mick was a “can do man” around the clublawn mowing and servicing and fixing our machinery as well as being a handy lead in pennant until his health declined. Our thoughts are with Barbara and his extended family. Upshot 2.

Mirboo North HELLO Kookaburras. This week pennant was a disaster again because of the weather with Division 3 playing against Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi.

These teams played 17 ends before play was abandoned. Division 4 was abandoned after around three ends.

Division 4 was forfeited due to insufficient players.

On November 5, the bowling club ran a special event for the Melbourne Cup. The Bendigo Bank Mirboo North branch was sponsor for the day. The event was well supported by local clubs.

The winners were the boys from Inverloch with three wins and 48 shots. This team comprised of Mick Coran, Steve Cantor, Martin Hanaford and Michael Ramon.

The runner-up team was skipped by Roger Balement and was supported by Robyn and Trevor Henn.

Our own Paul Pugh played like he was with the British all stars team. Even Boris would have been pleased.

This team ended with three games and 43 points.

The best last game team comprised of Kevin Queale as skip, Andrew Soplakow played well as third with myself second and George Stein playing lead.

Apparently our play was good enough to earn ourselves a bottle of plonk each.

There were several sweeps run and some went home happy the result was complicated by the protest on the horse that ran second.

The protest was upheld by the racing stewards.

Anyway our organisers coped with it okay.

Our club ladies have to be applauded for the splendid lunch they cheerily provided. I heard lots of good comments from the players as to the quality of the meal and efficiency of their operation. Well done girls. Keep laughing till next time, RG.

South Gippsland Bowls Division SOUTH Gippsland Bowls Division section of the State Men’s and Women’s Novice Singles was played at Korumburra on Sunday.

This event saw six men and four women competing from Corinella, Inverloch and Tarwin Lower clubs.

The men’s quarter finals in the morning were played in wet, misty conditions with Bill van der Velde (Tarwin Lower) advancing over Bob Plowright (Inverloch) and Peter Micali (Tarwin Lower) ahead of Jeff Curwood (Inverloch).

In the first semi final, played between Craig Seilby (Inverloch) who had a morning bye, and Bill van der Velde (Tarwin Lower), saw Craig as the winner.

The second semi between Peter Micali (Tarwin Lower) and Vern Elliot (Corinella), who also had a morning bye, went to Vern. The final was a great game between Craig and Vern went to Craig.

Luckily the final was played in better conditions than the first two rounds.

The women’s event saw the first semi final played between Trish Williams (Phillip Island) and Wilma van der Velde (Tarwin Lower) with Trish winning a close match 21-18.

Winners at Wonthaggi triples were (L-R) The runners-up team at Wonthaggi triples (L-R) South Gippsland Bowls Division (L-R) South Gippsland Bowls Division John Newcombe, Kev Brown and Peter was (L-R) Trev Teer, Rob Aiken and Gav men’s runner-up Vern Elliot (Corinella) with women’ winner Laurissa Falls (Tarwin Craig Seilby (Inverloch) the winner.

Lower) with Trish Williams (Phillip Island), Butler.

Forrest. runner-up.

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Winners of the mufti social competition at Inverloch on Bob Wiley was presented with his super veterans badge at Meeni- Annie Maruzza and Avril van Wamel enjoy the fun at Cup Day at Thursday were (L-R) Doug Archer, John French (skip) and yan Bowls Club by region secretary Marj Pearson at the club’s Cup Meeniyan.

Day celebrations.

Bob Peell.

The second semi was between Laurissa Falls (Tarwin Lower) and Julie Pora (Phillip Island), with Laurissa winning another close game 21-19.

The final saw another excellent game with Laurissa edging out Julie 21-18.

Both Craig and Laurissa will go on to play the Strzelecki Regional Finals in West Gippsland on Sunday, February 2.

Many thanks to Korumburra for their hospitality and to umpire John and markers Jan, Carol, Lois and Lorraine for a sterling job done in difficult conditions.

Wonthaggi THIS week we start our bare foot bowls season with some new teams joining the competition.

The interest in the new greens has created a real buzz in the town.

All we hope for is a good night with the weather and the rest will take care of itself.

We always need helpers so let Trever know or

6pm is start time.

Remember if you do not play pennant you are still able to play in a team.

Wednesday saw our Turkey Triples for November held in fine but windy conditions with a full field of bowlers.

What a great night it is to look over a sea of colour and listen to all the banter that goes on.

We had two four game winners. The winning team was John Newcombe, Kev Brown and Peter Forrest with a score of plus 31 shots.

The runners-up were Trev Teer, Rob Aiken and Gavin Butler with a score of plus 23 shots.

Mid Week pennant played on Wednesday as a result of the Cup day holiday.

Division 2 went to Mirboo North and lost their match. Division 3 ventured to Cowes. They had a better result, they came away with a smile.

Saturday Pennant once again fell foul with the weather. Division 1 went to Corinella with a win

in mind but things didn’t go according to plan.

They left without a smile. Divisions 2, 3 and 4 were all at home with the weather, having the final say on a day that was bone chilling.

Friday night we have our pasta night. Still a few spots left to have a good night out. The sheet is on board in the club house.

Do not forget about the Christmas break-up.

Sheets on the board so we need a full house that night.

Have a good week and good bowling.

Yarram ONCE again the heavens had a big say in the weekend’s pennant matches with Yarram’s game in Division 2 against Sale White being abandoned.

Division 1 hosted West Sale and again rain threatened to close the green.

After discussions between team managers and the umpire, this match finally commenced at 2pm.

Yarram’s rink of Allan Watts, Laurie Rippon, Toly Banik and David Mander proved to be Yarram’s savior, being the club’s only winning rink with a score of 30/17 The rink of Bryan Reid, Bruce Penney, Ned Tindale and John Lamb started slowly being down 5/18 after 12 ends before regrouping to finish strongly losing narrowly 25/28.

Jeff Amos and his rink of Wendy Helms, Roy Proudley and Greg Young failed to turn up for the first 12 ends to be down 4/25.

As the rain continued, this rink clawed their way back winning nine of the remaining 13 ends to lose 21/30.

With a nail biting finish with all spectators intensely watching, the final result came down to the last bowl of the day with Yarram defeating West Sale by one solitary shot, although only winning just one of three rinks for a final score of 76/75.

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Wonthaggi Ladies Classic

Pauline Lancaster 80.

165.

Well done to Heather Sullivan who won the putting with only 25 B Grade: Marcus Luscombe 172, Dale Burge 178, Ash Turner JUST when you have done the hard yards in the pre organising for putts for the 18 holes.

182. a big event with visitors coming from many places, draws done, C Grade: Graeme Calder 184, Gav Price 187, Geoff McKinnon helpers organised, wonderful prizes purchased with the great supWoorayl Men’s 190. port of our generous sponsors, then South Gippsland weather hits SATURDAY’S golf event was the first round of the Club ChampiD Grade: Kenny Miles 208, Ed Poole 209, Grant Ennoss 210. turbo blast. onships with a great field of 53 players taking to the course with the Next Saturday and Sunday will see the playing of the third and The Thursday singles event became a case of grit, resilience and intent of adding their name to the honour board. fourth rounds to determine the winners. determination by all the wonderful girls who still came and played The day was sponsored by BJ’s Earthmoving, a long-term supthe full 18 holes under particularly trying weather conditions. porter of the club. A fine array of trophies was provided for the Yarram ladies golf We were very grateful to our major sponsors Patterson Cheney lucky winners and were much appreciated.

TUESDAY November 5 was the annual Melbourne Cup Day event Isuzu Trucks, Wrenches Footwear Wonthaggi and Betta Electrical The A Grade winner was Danny Dwyer with 73 nett on a count run by the lady members.

Wonthaggi for their support which enables the Classic to be such a back from runner-up, Trent Walters.

Some 51 players took part in an 18-hole four-person Ambrose wonderful golfing event in Wonthaggi.

Taking home the chocolates in B Grade was Marcus Luscombe event.

The Thursday was a singles day of stroke for A and B Grade and with 73 nett, with Ash Turner in second place with 77 nett.

The weather was fine and some good scores recorded.

Stableford for C Grade. The prizes are limited to one per person and C Grade was claimed by Graeme Calder, also with 73 nett, with The sponsor for the day Mollie Cook was thanked for drinks and so are spread around and many locals from our South Gippsland Gav Price collecting the runner-up prize with 75 nett.

Clubs featured in the results.

Kenny Miles took home the winner’s cheques in D Grade with savouries before play and providing the trophies for the day.

Winners were Ian Phillips, Jenny Nickell, John Scarratt and AnA Grade scratch 18 holes Rebecca Thomas (5) from Leongatha 80 nett, with Bob Beilby the bridesmaid with 81 nett. had an amazing score of 83 from June Tickell (7) (Trafalgar) 90. A The event also incorporated the play off of the Monthly Medal- nMarie Skarratt with a great score of 57 nett.

Runners-up were Eric Greenaway, Mark Goulden, Alex VanLett Grade handicap Winner Faye Morris (11) (Philip Island) 80 net on winners of 2019 for the Star Medal, with Graeme Calder taking out and Graeme McCormick with 57 1/4 nett. Nearest the pins Men: c/b from runner-up Irene Holm (15) Meeniyan also 80 nett. the event with his fine 73 nett.

In B Grade, the 18 holes handicap was won by Kaylene Hodgetts BTL: Ash Hickey 75, Graeme Salmon 77, Geoff McKinnon, Pat Crumpy, Sully and Crumpy. Ladies Frankie MacLennan on 7th, (26) (Wonthaggi ) 77 nett from Marg Ryan (24) Wonthaggi 82 Wallace, Craig Hall 78, Terry Lund, Greg Fennell 80, Craig Gour- Barbara Cox 15th. nett.

Down the line balls to Team P.Wegener 58 nett, Team Dehey lay, Ross Winkler, Troy Williams and John Hassett 81.

Friday dawned still windy but the rain had moderated to showLeast putts for the day went to Craig Gourlay with 27 whacks 601/2, Team G Scott 607/8 ers and again thank you to all the girls who came to play the 4BBB with the flat stick.

Team G.Stewert 611/4. part event. Give a thought to the Tournament committee headed by NTP: Trent Walters on the 8th and Tony Willcocks on the 17th.

A delicious luncheon was served after play followed by watchCaptain Maree Anderson doing multiple revisions in the morning The encouragement award for the worst score of the day went to ing the Melbourne Cup. of the draw. Needless to say they got the field out and a few partner James Newton with 97 nett.

Next week’s event Stroke monthly medal. changes happened as people became unavailable but one such pairJack Howard syndicate won the ball raffle.

Starter Elizabeth Wynne. ing was the toast of the presentations as Rebecca Thomas made it a Sunday was the second round of the Club Championships with Yarram Men’s double and with a last minute partnering with Anne Walker (Wont- another fine field turning up for a game of golf. The sponsor was our esteemed club president, James Newton who provided fantastic BRIAN Busk (21) defied the wind and rain to record a stellar four haggi) they won the 18 hole scratch event with 84.

Other locals winners were A Grade 18 hole handicap runners up prizes for the winners. under net 68 to be declared the November Monthly Medalvictor in The A Grade winner was Craig Gourlay with a fine 71 nett, three Saturday’s stroke competition.

Wonthaggi pair of Kaylene Hodgetts (26) and Marg Johnson (13) Square and B Grade 18 hole scratch runner-up was won by another shots clear of runner-up Ash Hickey with 74.

Damian Quigley (8) also had a fine round with net 69 to win A Dale Burge claimed B Grade with 75 net, from runner up Tom Grade.

Wonthaggi pair of Betty Bowmar and Robyn Wilkinson 99 Just as Rebecca’s score on Thursday was amazing given the Ryan on 77 nett.

Bill Reid (15) got the nod in B Grade with net 75. Brock Dyke Our Captain, Gary Young turned his game around to win C won the scratch award with his impressive 72 off the stick. DTL weather conditions one pairing of Jenny Brown (24) and Heather Mushet (36) from Mornington won the B Grade scratch event with Grade with 73 nett from Gav Maisey in second place with 76 nett. awards went to Stretch Harty 71, John Papworth 72, Brock Dyke D Garde was taken out by Kev Riseley with 76 net, just pipping 95 which was equivalent to eight up.

73, Dylan Rash 73, Tony Johnson 74, Dave Lothian 75 and Craig young Josh Smith who had 79 nett.

Hios net 76 also recognised.

Woorayl Ladies DTL: Trent Walters 75, Danny Dwyer 76, Geoff McKinnon 78, The NTP’s went to Allen Baggaley 1st, Scott Leggett 7th, Dylan PERFECT conditions and overcast skies were the order of the day Marcus Luscombe, Brendan Robjant, Troy Scoble and Gav Price for our Monthly Medal and second round of Ladies Champion- 79 on a count back from Ash Peters, Greg Fennell and Graeme Rash the 15th and 18thwith Craig Hios getting the money on the 15th. ships. Thanks to our sponsors Amcal chemist who provided lovely Calder.

Birdie ball awards went to Joe Razinger1st, Dylan Rash 15th prizes for our winners.

Nearest the pins went to Ian Balfour on the 8th and Brendan and 18th and Scott Leggett got down in two on the 7th.

Our winner of Monthly Medal and C Grade with a fantastic 67 Robjant on the 17th.

Brian Busk also won the vets with DTL balls going to Stretch net was Linda Forrester (42).

Jim Newton claimed back to back encouragement awards, A Grade winner was Heather Sullivan (21) with 76 net. notching up 100 net for the first time in his career. Well done Jim. Harty, John Papworth and Tony Johnson.

Saturday was also the Final of the four ball KO competition B Grade winner was Jenny Riseley (26) with 76 net.

Tom Ryan syndicate won the ball raffle.

NTP: 8th Jenny Riseley, 11th Chris Perrett and 17th Jo After two rounds the standings of the Club Championships are with Allen Baggaley and his partner Rick Rogers up against John Movric and Dave Blacker and after some enthralling match play Graeme. as follows.

BDL: Jo Fennell 79, Inge Giliam 79, Sharyn Rayson 79 and A Grade: Danny Dwyer 160, Trent Walters 163, Ash Hickey Allen and Rick prevailed to be the worthy 2019 victors.

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Wonthaggi ladies’ (l to r) B Grade runners up Norm Burne CLASSIC READY: Rebecca Thomas, Jan Criswick and and Donna Van Veenendaal, B Grade winners Jim and Wen- June Tickell on first tee of the Wonthaggi Ladies Classic. dy Jordan, and A Grade winners Geraldine Prentice and Neil Jeremiah. Absent Anne Walker and Stephen Rose.

Leongatha golf club’s Wednesday winners were, (l to r) Glenys Day (C Grade scratch and nett), Sue Bowler (B Grade) and Wendy Parker (A Grade and monthly medal). Absent Melina Willder (Star medalist).

Twilight golf begins Thursday, November 14, 4.30pm until 6.20 pm tee-off times, with a time sheet in the foyer.

This is a relaxed social evening and non-members are more than welcome. $15 per pair includes the golf game, prizes and raffle entry. If you can stay for dinner, please bring along a dish for the shared buffet.

Entry forms are now available for the Korumburra Tournament, November 26 to December 1, with a variety of events and great trophies from the many generous sponsors over five of those days.

– 35 – 86 nett.

Congratulations to our Star Medalist for 2019 Melina Willder, with a very good score of 92 – 20 – 72 nett.

Down the line balls: Mel Willder 72 nett, Trish Owen 74, Ashleigh Hutton and Maryanne Gartner 76, Debbie Miller 77, Dot Stubbs 78 and Colleen Touzel 79 nett.

NTP: 16th hole Wendy Parker 5.38m Nine Hole Competition Nine entrants played a stableford event on the back nine of the Pink course.

The winner was Karen Orford, making a return to golf after a lengthy time out, with a very good score of 17 points from her 28 handicap.

Down the line balls were won by Viv French (42) 16 points and Pam Christensen (39) 15 points c/b Saturday Eleven women braved the wet and windy conditions to contest a stableford event.

The winner was Marea Maher (28) with 30 points. Down the line ball winners were: Marilyn Williams 29, Anne Gibson 26 and Alison Strong 25 c/. NTP: 16th hole, Maryanne Gartner 16.0m.

Foster Golf WET conditions have returned and the local rule allowing preferred lies “through the green” is back in place.

We played through heavy rain on Saturday but the planned Sunday round was cancelled.

Tuesday November 5 Andrew Naylor (10) won with 39 pts, with DTL to Russell McCallion (14) 38, Dave Hutchinson (15) 37 and John Mathers (25) 34. NTP’s were Peter Dight and Andrew Naylor.

Friday November 8 Darren Piasente (36) showed the benefits of his recent lesson from the Pro, winning with the good score of 22 pts. DTL were Jamie Welsh (25) 20 and Tony Vanin (7) 17.

Club Championship Saturday was to be the first round of the Club Championship.

Heavy rain started around 10 am and continued from that time.

As a result the greens in due course became flooded and some players did not finish their round.

The match committee decided Saturday shall not count as a championship round Saturday would revert to a club event for those players who finished The planned Sunday championship second round was cancelled The Championship will be played on Saturday and Sunday November 16 and 17, with players to play 27 holes on each of these two days.

This will certainly make things difficult for many players who are well into the “senior” category.

Saturday November 9 was a club event.

A Grade winner was Tony Vanin who had a great round of 807-73 in the worst of the conditions. B Grade winner was Nick Buckland with 88-17-71. C Grade was won by Gary Buckland with 97-23-74.

DTL were Levi Cocksedge (22) 74 net, P. Austin (36) 76, Randy Reusch (19) 76, Ray Prain (17) 76, Russell McCallion (13) 76 and Lloyd McKenzie (10) 77.

NTP’s were Tony Vanin (3 holes), John Stone and Owen Kindellan. The putting was won by Dereck Summers with 27 putts.

The encouragement award went to Andrew Brown (19) 95 net.

The 9 hole event went to Shane Corrie with 20 pts.

Korumburra Ladies THERE were some great scores in the play-off for the Star Medal last Wednesday and the club congratulates Lee Clements, who was the winner of this special event.

To qualify, players need to win a Monthly Medalthrough the year and seven from those ten women were available to compete.

Lee also won Div 1 with a wonderful score of 86(15)71 and is the winner of the first round of the 2020 Silver Spoon. Runnerup was Julie Brannaghan, 94(21)73 on a c/b from Lynette McIvor, 94(21)73.

Lorraine Knox won Div 2, 115(40)75. Runner-up was Jenny Blackmore, 104(25)79, on a c/b from Betty Thomson, 115(36)79.

Lee was NTP on the 1st and 13th greens and Betty Thomson was closest on the 10th.

A big thank you to all the people who attended the Cup Day 48er’s social event, which made the day so enjoyable. Much appreciation also goes to the volunteers behind the scenes for the organisation for this popular afternoon.

The Carinya Fund-raising committee and the golf club are holding a golf day on Sunday, November 24, with funds raised shared between the two groups. This is intended to be a fun day for golfers and those new to the game so the 4-person Ambrose event provides a chance for family members, friends and work colleagues to form a team and spend some time on the course. $50 per person includes prizes, breakfast and lunch. Enquiries to Jenny 0407552067

Korumburra Men’s THE unfortunate pattern of wet weekends continued again today as the match committee moved round one of the Club Championships to the Saturday, November 16.

Round two will be played the following day, and round three on Saturday, November 23.

Only 10 players ended up playing Stableford.

Winner: A Grade: Rob Gallagher (15) 36 points, B Grade: Kurt Cosson (18) 32 points.

NTP: 1st Malcolm Garnham, 7th Rob Gallagher, 10th Donald Van Rooye and 13th Peter Van Agtmaal.

Leongatha mixed SATURDAY was Medal Day and in windy, cold and showery conditions new member Michael Rowe handled the conditions best to win the Medal and C Grade with a fantastic nett 66.

A Grade was taken out by Andrew Henley with nett 70 and Patrick Bowd had a well deserved win in B Grade with nett 74 in a countback.

It was also Star Medalist day with Matt Bowey taking the honours with a nett 70. Congratulations Matt.

Nearest the Pins were Brendan Simon on the 14th hole and Andrew Henley was closest on the 16th.

On Melbourne Day the Annual D & N Webster American Mixed Foursomes event was once again staged thanks to the generous sponsorship of Noreen & David Webster. The event was won by Liz Hodge and Garry Rotteveel with Nett 73.

Runner up was the pairing of Elizabeth and Antony Gedye with nett 74.625. Wendy-Anne Parker and Peter Waters finished 3rd with nett 75.5 and Jill and Trevor Steer had nett 76.5 to round off the prize winners.

There was also an Individual Stableford event on Tuesday with Barry Attwood taking the honours with 40 points, in a countback from Will Norden who won C Grade with his 40 points. Don Smith took out B Grade with 36 points.

In wintry conditions on Thursday Jim Arnott excelled with 41 points to take the Overall Honours just ahead of Geoff McDonald who won A Grade with 39 points. Stephen Beitz won B Grade with 40 points as well as being Nearest the Pin on the 14th hole. Alan Sperling was Nearest the Pin on the 15th.

Mirboo North STROKE, second round club championships.

Day Winner: M. Payne 71 (13). Grader Winner: J. Hughes 72 (20). NTP: M Baker 1st, S McInnes 4th, C Bracecamp 6th, N Whichello 13th and R Taylor 16th. DTL: N Rutledge 71 (17), R Taylor 72 (16), N Baker 74 (24).

Wonthaggi Men’s 4BBB, 40 players.

Winners: F. Loughran/D. Paproth 43 points.

Runners up: B. Cornelis/W. Williams 40 pts on C/B. NTP: 2nd K. Jamieson, 8th P. Sullivan, 13th K. Jamieson and 17th P. Dell.

Ball Sweep: I. Baudramo/J.Harvey 40, G.Youlten/G.Crawford 39, K.Jamieson/I. Johnson 39, S.Laing/R.Walker 38, K.Bailey/A. HootonShandley 38 and J. Grenville/G.Bates 38.

Wonthaggi Ladies

SUNDAY was the final event in the Classic Tournament with the fun mixed day of Equal Opportunity with the boys off the ladies tees and the girls off the Men’s.

The twist is that the girls got two shots that counted as one, then Canadian foursomes until the ball holed. It’s always a fun day as everyone gets a complete new view of the course.

Two Grades were made and the A Grade winners were brother & sister pairing of Geraldine Prentice (20) & Neil Jeremiah (10) with a great round of 76 (11) 65. The runners up were Stephen Rose (9) (Korumburra) and Anne Walker (12) with 76 ( 8) 68.

B Grade winners were husband and wife Jim (13) and Wendy Jordan (31) with 85 (17) 68 on c/b from Norm Burne (16) and DonLeongatha Ladies na Van Veenendaal (42) with 90 (22) 68.

TWENTY nine women contested a stroke round to play for the NoLadies NTP 2nd and 17th both won by Anne Walker; Men NTP vember Monthly Medal.

13th Kevin Bayley and 8th Norm Burne.

In conjunction with this event, the 2019 Star Medalist was BDL Kevin Jamieson and Marg Johnson 70, Hoots and Wendy decided.

Parker 71, Dean Williams and Anne Poulton 71, Rod Walker and A Grade and November medal winner was the ever-consistent Leonie Bentick 74.

Wendy Parker. Wendy signed for a great score of 84 – 16 – 68 nett.

This will make Wendy eligible for the 2020 Star Medalist field.

B Grade was won by Sue Bowler 103 – 28 – 75 nett. Lovely to see Sue playing some good golf again after a year full of interruptions.

C Grade’s most successful player was Glenys Day who won both the scratch and nett events for this Grade. Her score was 121

Wooaryl ladies winners (l to r), B Grade’s Jenny Riseley. C Korumburra’s Star Medallist winner Lee Clements.

Grade and monthly medallist Linda Forrester and A Grade’s Heather Sullivan.

Foster golfer, Bill Fuller encountered a difficult situation when his ball lodged in the trunk of a tree about two feet off the ground.

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Big signing for Wildcats WOODSIDE’S 2020 season is off and the coming weeks.

“Harmit Singh, a former Morwell premiership running with the appointment of Michael coach will be helping me out as well,” he said.

Duncan as their senior coach.

“Through his involvement with the Essendon

Duncan has plenty of experience to bring to the club, both as a premiership player with Morwell in the Gippsland League and senior coach at TTU for the past two seasons.

“I started playing as a junior at Morwell and progressed up through the ranks to senior football,” he said.

“I left Morwell in 2017 to take up the coaching role at TTU. “I played with Woodside’s Tom Crosby, during my time at Morwell and he has always spoken highly of the Woodside club and I have enormous respect for Ryan Foat, so I am really looking forward to the year ahead.”

Duncan said that he has been busy speaking with players they hope to attract to the club and hopes to make some exciting announcements in

Football Club we are planning a preseason camp in Melbourne which will be exciting and something new for the club.”

Club president Ashley Walpole was thrilled to welcome Duncan to the club last week and also announced that long time reserves player, Sean Lothian will be taking on the reserves coaching role and that Daniel Missen has been retained as the club’s thirds coach for another season.

NEW APPOINTMENT: Woodside Football Netball Club have appointed Michael Duncan (right) as their senior coach for the 2020 season. He was welcomed to the club by president Ash Walpole (centre) and reserves coach Sean Lothian.

Burra shooters excel KORUMBURRA Gun Club members junior prize.

Tim Stockdale was second in A Grade with a made their way to Tasmania to shoot the score of 39/50 and Max Oakley took second in the 2019 skeet titles recently. veterans grade with a score of 40/50.

Wonthaggi recreation upgrades set to start IT’S game, set and match, with work about to start on the redevelopment of the tennis courts at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

This exciting project will see the six existing synthetic tennis courts transformed into five new synthetic tennis courts and a multi-purpose training area.

The project will also include new fencing and lighting.

This $1.7 million project represents a significant investment in recreation and is being funded through Bass Coast Shire Council’s Asset Renewal Program, supported by $180,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria.

The two existing tennis hard courts will be available for the Wonthaggi Tennis Club to use throughout the duration of the construction works.

The multi-purpose training area will include five cricket training pitches, which when internal fencing is retracted, will create a large all purpose training area suitable for soccer, cricket and other sports.

Bass Coast Shire mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, said the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve is highly valued by the community.

“It is a major recreation hub for the shire and supports the objectives of council’s Active Bass Coast Plan – a 10-year plan that sets the vision for the provision of open space, recreation facilities and services across the municipality,” he said.

The project is expected to be completed by mid-March 2020.

Council recognises that it can be a challenge to deliver the necessary works and not affect key recreational user groups, especially when much of the work is determined by weather conditions.

The contractor will make every effort to minimise disruptions to sporting clubs, recreation reserve users, motorists, schools, residents and businesses.

Access to the construction zone will be limited during the works.

Council appreciates that these works may present an inconvenience and appreciates your patience during these times.

The work will include the use of heavy plant and machinery, as well as noisy and vibration works during construction.

For more information and to stay up to date with the Project, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov. au/projects, or contact council’s Infrastructure Delivery Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211, or email basscoast@basscoast. vic.gov.au.

The next event was the 50-target state 20-gauge championship, Max Oakley winning the veterans division with a score of 48/50.

The 100-target state skeet championship was held and Jack Stockdale won AA Grade with a score of 138/139, Charlie Cook coming second in juniors with a score of 99/100.

Korumburra Gun Club president Trent Tobias was thrilled with how the members of Korumburra shot.

“Charlie Cook first and Jack Stockdale third overall. The young members are really putting in some hard work and the proof of this is in their result,” he said.

“Charlie and Jack are two young shooters who you should keep your eye out for, I think both of these young men have huge potential. I am exceptionally proud of their results and look forward DEAD-EYES: (L-R) Jack Stockdale and Charlie Cook were covered in ribbons after domito what the future might bring.”

nating the skeet titles recently held in Tasmania.

• Yarram Twilight Tennis

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Aikido rise Girl power in grand final to the top

THE all-girl team Passiona won the A 7pm.

Junior coaching concludes next Thursday and Reserve grand final last week against all will re-open the first Thursday after the opening odds.

AIKIDO have snared the top spot on the midweek twilight tennis ladder after a good win last week.

Judo - Gert Schepers(fill-in), Joe Razinger (fill-in), Peter Newham, Cheryl Pritchard, 5/33 def Kendo - Mark McInnes, David Smith, Larry Davies and Janice Muir, 1/21.

Aikido - David Cooper, Bill Bodman, Linda Razinger and Les Ford, 4/32 def Laido - Neil Jeremiah (fill-in), Fiona Mallett, Danielle Danuser and Sam Fink 2/28.

Kung Fu - Hamish Clarke, Kelly Deeringer, Warwick Testro and Michelle Newham 5/37 def Karate - Ryan McAlpine, Jenny Foat, Glen Fink and Robyn Knight (fill-in), 1/24.

Sumo and Salut had the bye.

Passiona (Siobhan Paxton, Charley Donohue and Nancy Pattinson) defeated Lime Cordial (Braden Andrighetto, Mitch Stivic and John Colomiere) 5-1 in a thrilling match of exceptionally close games.

Lime Cordial had gone through the season undefeated.

The grand final concluded Monday night A Reserve matches.

A Grade is ongoing on Wednesdays from

2020 school term.

The B Grade competition has ended for the season.

All players are reminded that the table tennis centre opens on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12-2pm for a social hit or practice.

The Wonthaggi Table Tennis end of season barbecue and presentation night will be held at the table tennis centre on Friday, December 6 from 6pm.

Ladder Aikido ....................................................20 Kung Fu .................................................18 Kendo.....................................................16 Judo........................................................13 Laido ......................................................12 Sumo ........................................................8 Salut .........................................................5 Karate.......................................................4

Yarram ladies badminton results Elm - C Leggett, M Shaw, K Olsen and N Barker 114 def Pine - A Barlow, L Vening, M. Ford and N Twite 108.

Palm - J Handley, J Denehy (fill-in), A Hunter and S Singla 101 def Gum - R Avery, J Zappelli, K Wilson and K Bell 90.

Three set winners - J Handley, C Leggett and M Shaw.

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Four members from the club competed and came away with some great results.

Charlie Cook came out best of the Korumburra shooters, winning the Overall High Gun with a score of 247/250 and also winning the junior Overall High Gun. In the 50 target state skeet doubles, Charlie Cook took the High Gun for this event with a score of 49/50, the score also winning him the

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PI hosts world’s best

CROWD FAVOURITE: Phillip Island’s own Nikki Van Dijk participated in the day one Luana Silva progressed through the opening women’s division round with an impressive events at the Phillip Island Pro recently. performance.

THE Phillip Island Pro surf tournament kicked off last week with wild weather hitting the region, forcing a move to the nearby protected location of the Penguin Parade.

Strong westerly winds and an increasing large groundswell forced event organisers to make the move to the popular tourist attraction that is tucked away at the western end of the Island.

Featuring a raft of international surfing stars, the event is a World Surf League Qualifying Series including a QS1500 rated women’s event and QS1000 rated men’s event.

Local surfer Nikki Van Dijk was part of the opening day’s events, the world class surfer wowing crowds with her efforts.

Surfing for the first time in Australia, Luana Silva (North Shore, Hawaii) progressed through the opening round of the women’s division.

“I have only been in Australia for two days but so far it has been amazing,” she said.

“The waves have been super fun but so cold.

It’s a lot different to where I am from in Hawaii.”

World Championship Tour surfer Keely Andrew (Sunshine Coast, QLD) showed why she has spent the last two years on the tour by dominating

her opening heat.

“The conditions were definitely challenging today but it’s great to be down at Phillip Island, there are so many options to surf around here,” she said.

Andrew scored a 7.50 and a 5.65 in the windy conditions to progress over Nicole Fulford (USA) and Leonor Fragoso (Portugal).

“The variety of waves down here is amazing.

This is one of the events I highlighted at the start of the year to come to because of the quality of waves and options to go surfing. It’s good to be back down here.”

Other female surfers progressing to Round

Two include Sage Erickson (USA), Kobie Enright (NSW), Brianna Cope (HAW) and Teresa Bonvalot (PRT).

The opening round of the Men’s was also completed with Aiden Lewand-Parsons (NSW) impressing, along with Ethan Stocks (NSW), Monty Tate (NSW) and Noah Stocca (QLD).

The Phillip Island Pro is presented by the Bass Coast Shire and Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Significant Sporting Events program and supported by Ramada Phillip Island, Coastalwatch, Cancer Council Sunscreen, Kings Cars and Surfing World Magazine.

Torquay, Phillip Island advance to boardriders final TORQUAY Boardriders Club took out the Victorian qualifying round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle for the second year running in Phillip Island on Saturday.

With strong westerly winds and consistent rain, the event was held at Smiths Beach with six of the state’s top clubs vying for the $3,000 in cash prizes and a spot in the national final.

Featuring some of Victoria’s top talent, Torquay were able to dominate their opening round heat and final with consistent scoring across all of their surfers.

Young talent Xavier Huxtable was electric as their power surfer, locking in a 7.83 to help Torquay finish with a 38.66 heat total in the final.

He was supported by former professional surfer Adam Robertson along with Todd Rosewall THE GIRLS CAN: 20 women enjoyed taking part in the recent Gippy Girls Can ‘Coasting’ and Bella Wilson scoring strong waves.

Home team Phillip Island also boasted great stand up paddleboard session in Inverloch. The program will stretch for 10 weeks and will depth in the team list with former Championship see their skills improve greatly.

Tour surfer Glyndyn Ringrose and current QS surfer Sophie Fletcher.

Paddle to SUP success

They fell short in the final, finishing on 29.30 points and placing in second overall.

“Phillip Island have a high quality team and have such great depth, so it feels really good to get the win on their home turf,” Torquat vice-president Harry Mann said.

Torquay will now progress to the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle national final in Newcastle next year along with second place Phillip Island.

Placing in third was Peninsula Surfriders Club on 25.32 points, followed by South Coast Boardriders on 23.69.

Torquay’s Bella Wilson was awarded the Air Asia Wave of the Day for her wave in the final that led to Torquay becoming victorious.

Phillip Island’s Carl Wright earned the Oakley Prizim Award for his outstanding overall performance across multiple heats during the day.

Final Results 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Torquay Boardriders Club .......................38.66 Phillip Island Boardriders Club ...............29.30 Peninsula Surfriders Club ........................25.32 South Coast Boardriders Club .................23.69

“To be able to offer the program in the reTWENTY women have taken the next step to be active by participating in the gion is a tremendous boost to the community and Gippy Girls Can ‘Coasting’ stand up pad- shows the desire for more programs like this in the area.” dleboard program in Inverloch recently.

Surfing Victoria’s female program manager

A joint initiative between GippSport, Inverloch SUP, Salty Seas Surf School, South Gippsland Shire and Surfing Victoria, the 10-week program gives women the opportunity to get active through stand up paddleboarding.

“What a great day” participant Neci Sutherland said.

“A big thanks to instructors Max and Alison, they were wonderful teachers. There was such beautiful weather as well.”

Inverloch SUP director Max Wells sees the program as being incredibly beneficial for the region.

“The collaboration between Surfing Victoria, GippSport, Salty Seas Surf School, South Gippsland Shire and Inverloch SUP has been amazing,” he said.

Monica Fleming looks forward to seeing the improvement from the women over the next 10 weeks.

“Max and Allison delivered a brilliant session to a great group of women getting involved in one of the great activities supported by the South Gippsland Shire and Gippsport,” she said.

“It will be amazing to see the improvements over the next 10 weeks.”

The Coasting program will continue to roll out around the state in the lead up to Christmas, with sessions for women and teens in Inverloch on Saturdays in November and December.

Check www.coastingsup.com for full details. Bella Wilson was a strong performer for STANDOUT: Phillip Island’s Carl Wright Coasting SUP is an initiative of VicHealth and Torquay, winning the Air Asia Wave of the won the Oakley Prizim Award for his overall Day for her wave in the final. performances during the boardriders battle.

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Archie aims for big stage Daniel Renfrey WHETHER it be winning midfield battles for Victoria in football or scoring breakaway shots in basketball for Korumburra, 12-year-old Archie Terlich of Inverloch can do it all.

Just a few months after playing for Victoria in a national football carnival in WA, the young gun has been selected to represent Vic Country at the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in NSW next January.

“I was a bit nervous at first because I wasn’t sure if I would make it into the team,” Archie said.

“Once I knew I made it, it felt really good and it was a bit of a relief.”

Archie has developed fast playing for the Korumburra Wildcats as a shooting guard, often scoring in bunches and guiding his team to wins.

He has also made big strides in football though, performing well in the midfield and at half-back for Inverloch-Kongwak and Victoria in a national competition in which his side went undefeated and won the national title.

“The national comp was really competitive, and play was much faster,” Archie said.

“The skill level was a lot higher than usual as well, so it improved me quickly and made my decision-making faster.”

The talented footballer now turns his attention full-time to the basketball season, during which he will continue to develop at Korumburra and prepare for the country cup in New South Wales.

“I’ve done it in footy so to be able to represent Victoria in basketball as well is great,” Archie said.

“I just hope we can win it all as a team and that I can play as best as I can and continue

YOUNG GUN: Inverloch’s Archie Terlich continues to perform at a high level in both football and basketball, representing Victoria in football during a national football carnival earlier this year and soon going to NSW to represent Vic Country in basketball. developing.”

In terms of the areas of his game he wants to develop, Archie has his focus on the offensive side of things.

“I like to shoot it a lot,” he said.

“I want to be able to improve my shot selection and efficiency and make more of my shots.”

Beyond the country cup though, and while he is still young, the promising player has set long-term goals in both his footy and basketball careers.

“I hope to get as far as I can in basketball or maybe get into the AFL as a footballer for Hawthorn, my favourite team,” he said.

“That’d be really good.”

With achievements on a national stage already, Archie has taken a big step toward achieving these The Korumburra Wildcats have benefited from Archie’s quick play, attack on the basket and goals. willingness to shoot.

Cyclists ride the storm THE weather may have been wet and wild, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of riders in the 2019 Bass Coast Cycle Challenge held on Saturday.

Starting and finishing in Inverloch, riders took part in two of the event’s four key rides, after weather warnings saw the hallmark 121km downgraded to the 85km distance, and the 53km down the 40km.

“The safety of riders and volunteers was paramount, and it was critical to ensure everyone was off the course before the worst of the wind set in,” said David Butler, a member of the BCCC committee, which is responsible for organising the much-loved community charity event.

Riders from South Gippsland had a blast as they took part in the rides throughout the day, with each testing their mettle against some skilled competition.

While the event was filled with experienced cyclists, it was 12-year-old Patrick Geri from Melbourne who crossed the line first in the 40km ride.

Proceeds from the event fund in-school courses teaching life-saving road and driver knowledge.

BCCC has enabled over 2000 secondary school students, from the South Gippsland and Bass Coast areas, to take part in the RYDA Road Safety Education, where they learn knowledge and skills which they will retain for life.

The Bass Coast Cycle Challenge is a true community event, and would not have been possible without the support of many key people and

groups, incredible volunteers, sponsors, local businesses.

Their efforts to get the show on the road reflected the community’s enthusiasm for the event, the enjoyment it brings and the help it produces for road safety education across South Gippsland.

The 2020 Bass Coast Cycle Challenge will be held next November, with more details to be found soon at www.basscoastcyclechallenge.com

Sharon, Steven, Julie and Andrew of Ringwood, Melbourne made the trip down to Inverloch to take part in the cycle challenge.

WOWING THE CROWD: 12-year-old Patrick Geri and his father Dean were the first two cyclists to cross the finish line in the 40km ride. At such a young age, Patrick impressed with a strong ride.

Residents watch on as groups of cyclists took part in the 40km ride, one of the day’s most Hundreds of cyclists took to the Inverloch roads to test what they had during the day, with popular. riders coming from all over Victoria.

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Stony Creek stalwarts see club racing ahead Daniel Renfrey MICHAEL and Tania Darmanin have been members of the Stony Creek Racing Club for 20 years and remain as dedicated as ever to seeing it grow.

With Michael taking on his second year as president this coming season, and Tania remaining on the committee, the couple is driven to witness the club thrive.

“To have a racecourse in your backyard is pretty special,” Tania said.

“To see it grow and improve and to be involved in it, it’s very rewarding.”

The club experienced a strong last season, with many people coming through the gates and boosting revenue.

For the Darmanins though, there is little time to celebrate while the new season is fast approaching.

“The club’s financial position now after last season, it’s never been so strong,” Michael said.

“It’s baby steps though. There’s room for improvement so we’re just taking it step by step.”

Among potential improvements are better infrastructure and a more diverse crowd on race days.

For this to happen, Michael believes the already impressive race day experience needs to be enhanced, starting with the season’s first race on December 28.

“We want to make people more aware we’re a club who welcomes anyone. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, even if you

don’t like racing much, you can come out to Stony Creek and have a good time,” he said.

“We really want to make the place look a bit nicer for everyone and bring in that 18-35 year age group.

“We’re all going to keep making increased efforts to make everyone feel welcome, provide a range of food, drinks and also live entertainment for everyone.”

The club couldn’t find better people than the Darminans to commit to making these improvements.

The couple, both 47, has been part of racing and other sports for decades.

“I was brought up in the racing industry, my mum was a trainer and I used to ride for her, so I’ve been involved for a really long time. Once it’s in your blood you can’t get it out,” Tania said.

“I’ve been a mad racing-goer since Tania introduced me to it at about 18 and been in love with it ever since,” Michael said.

“We’ve always been involved in the sporting clubs here at Stony Creek too. I also coached the junior footy for a bit with Tania as my runner.”

They have worked with each other since they were teenagers.

The two hope their continued teamwork and commitment to the club can ensure it is something the community remains proud of.

“The Meeniyan area has so many sporting clubs and we’re a part of that. There is so much to offer here and I think people can be really proud of that,” Michael said.

“It’s South Gippsland’s club really. It’s special to see it grow.”

ON THE UP: Dynamic couple Michael and Tania Darmanin have been involved in the Stony Creek Racing Club for 20 years, with Michael now holding the president position and Tania continuing to work around the club and on the committee. The club has continued to improve with them involved.

A sheep dog’s day Daniel Renfrey AROUND 100 sheep dogs and their owners converged at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve over the weekend for the 66th annual South Eastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials.

The dogs were timed as they attempted to round three sheep into a pen as fast as possible.

Competitors enjoyed the event, which not only involved the trials, but also included a spit roast dinner on Saturday and live entertainment throughout.

Mrs Louise Reilly, South Eastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials secretary, was thrilled with the event.

“People come from all over Australia so it’s fantastic,” she said.

“It’s just a unique and friendly atmosphere and people always find it enjoyable.”

Some of these traveling participants include Mary Sotheran of Tasmania, who brings nine dogs each year, Pyalong’s Brad Clark, and Irishman Conor McConnell, who is currently residing in Berry’s Creek.

Brad Clark has been attending for three years and makes sure the Korumburra trials are marked down on his calendar.

“It’s one of those trials where everyone looks forward to catching up. It’s run by locals, supported by the local community and it’s very friendly,” he said.

“It’s a real family friendly trial and most peo- Dogs were time trialled throughout the day as they attempted to round the sheep up. ple try to put this one on their calendar, just the fact a community like this can get 100 competitors down says something, it’s really impressive.”

It’s safe to say trainers and dogs alike had a great time at yet another successful three-day trial event.

Photos of winners from Saturday, Sunday and Monday will feature next week.

TRIAL REGULARS: Tasmania’s Mary Sotheran, Pyalong’s Brad Clark and dogs ‘That’ll Do Micro’ and ‘Nolans Nash’ have been regular participants in the sheepdog trials at Louise Reilly and participant Conor McConnell, residing in Berrys Creek, with dog Patron’s Sprout, enjoyed their time at the trials over the weekend.

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Rusty cricketers rediscover the game How many people have played cricket at school or in their younger days then stopped just when they had mastered the skills and came to enjoy “the spirit of the game”?

Work responsibilities, family commitments, injuries or the temptation of other activities, saw their cricket careers cut short.

Cricket is a time consuming game, a full day and more in most cases.

So how about a hit in the nets with the Rusty cricketers?

Rusty cricket caters for all those who like a weekly dose of cricket, but haven’t the enthusiasm (or time) for the mainstream competitive Saturday version.

Every Monday night sees old cricketers, young cricketers, injured cricketers, new cricketers and those interested in cricket having a bat and a bowl in the nets.

Even ‘caravaners’ parked at the Loch Reserve often join in.

No running, no throwing, comfortable cricket, that’s what it is.

An hour of batting and chatting, an opportunity to meet and greet and bleat.

“Spin with a grin” we say.

Every Monday night, 6.30 at the Loch Memorial Reserve.

It’s free, no equipment needed, just wander in.

Rusty cricketers of all ages and sizes have been coming together at the Loch Memorial Reserve to have a casual knock and chat.

PM scores well in Adelaide Miller got the Vics off to a good start, makTHREE Kookaburra over60s cricketers competed in last week’s national ing 44.

This capped off a great week for Miller, who championships.

It was a big week in Adelaide for the veteran cricketers, with 32 teams representing all states and NZ. Kookaburra Peter Miller (PM) opened the batting for Victoria’s number two team, Gary Adams had a mortgage on Man of the Match awards in Victoria three, and John Kerr played in a very successful Victorian number five team.

All three were supported by their wives.

Four matches of cricket in the space of five days can prove extremely tiring.

Gary Adams escaped unscathed, but the other two were not so lucky.

Also injured was Victoria’s pride, the Vic one team having two losses and a tie in the preliminary rounds.

Something was salvaged by Peter Miller’s Vic two team though.

Wins against NSW and Qld on Sunday and Monday, then a big win against host South Australia on Wednesday saw them play off in the grand final.

made scores of 34, 35, 4, (and 44 in the grand final).

Vic two ran out easy winners, defeating Queensland 5/176 to all out for 106 in a keenly contested grand final.

Gary Adams won two Man of the Match awards during the week playing for Vic three, who won two of their four games.

John Kerr played in the Vic five team which won all three preliminary games, then went down narrowly to the New Zealand boys in the grand final.

The scores, Vic five 6/166 to NZ 8/167.

Other locals to represent Victoria were Mirboo North’s Ian Southall, ex Krowera cricketer Murray Moore, Iona’s Peter Felstead and Phillip Island’s Karl Muscat.

Next year’s state carnival will be on the Sunshine Coast, in September.

Training in winter has not been ruled out.

The Kookaburras’ next game is against Richmond at the Burnley Oval on November 17.

LEFT: Kookaburra John Kerr pads up be- STANDOUT STAR: Peter Miller was a fore representing Victoria in Adelaide. standout for Victoria, leading his division two side to a grand final win.

Over50s cruise to victory THE Leongatha - South Gippsland over50s cricketers found themselves back on the winning list on Sunday when they travelled to East Bentleigh to play Mackie.

REVVING UP: Trevor ‘the Rev’ Allen led the over50s to a strong win with 41 retired.

Mackie won the toss and elected to bat.

They got off to a steady start, scoring 19 off the first four overs.

From there the country boys slowly worked their way back into the match.

Mackie finished with 8/123 after their allotted 36 overs, a great all round performance by bowlers and fieldsmen containing and dismissing the Mackie batsmen.

Brett Gay from Devon North took 0/10 off six overs, Mark Nicholls from Welshpool 0/28 off five, Ricky Platt Welshpool 1/9 off four and Loch’s Peter Regan 0/2 off three.

Colin Knox taking 1/14 off six and Barry Kerr

2/18 off three meant that the run rate was limited to just over three per over. Peter Regan, Warwick Hayes and Arthur Allaway were playing their first game of over50s cricket.

Nyora’s Brian Knight took three catches behind the stumps.

Leongatha-South Gippsland openers Barry Kerr and captain ‘Trev the Rev’ Allen made light work of the target.

It took just 13 overs to see victory.

Trevor Allen retired on 41, with Barry Kerr 43 retired, Colin Knox 22 not out and Brett Gay 15 not out all making it look easy.

Our next game will be our first ever home game.

On November 24 we take on East Burwood at Leongatha’s Scorpion Park.

Training is at Outtrim 6pm every Wednesday night, new players very welcome.

LDCA plans around weather

NO LDCA games were played over the weekend, with fixtures being cancelled on Friday due to forecasts and weather-affected grounds.

This followed a disappointing previous week in which rain interfered with multiple games and resulted in many draws across the A, B and C divisions.

The set games for this coming weekend stand a good chance of being played however, with the LDCA preparing for the weather related obstacles.

“All games are reverting back to a one day game this weekend on originally scheduled grounds,” LDCA secretary Gary Adams said.

“There may be a query on the turf wickets beBrian Knight took ing available and there are plans in place if they three blinders behind need to be moved. We are otherwise confident the stumps for the games will proceed even if some grounds are a bit over50s side. slow and soft.”

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Daniel Renfrey KOONWARRA’s Owen Schnoor heads into the opening race of the Victorian Mini Sprints season on Saturday with his eye on the road and his mind on big things.

Currently holding the 2018/19 Victorian Mini Sprints championship, the 19-year-old is determined to race his way to the top yet again and compete well during this season’s nationals.

“I’m aiming to go back-to-back and win the championship again,” he said.

“One of my biggest goals too is to place in the top five in the Australian titles in Nyora on April 5.”

The teenage top-speeder has the talent to do this, developing well last season and emerging the overall leader after a 20-race season, which stretched from November to May. Winning the championship was a huge privilege for Owen, whose father Darren won it the year before, and grandfather Werner won it four times 30 years ago.

Owen Schnoor was crowned champion last season after around 20 impressive races.

“It was one of my biggest achievements,” he said.

“It meant more to me than anything I’ve won before because I’m the third generation in my family to win the championship.”

Although Owen has only been in the sport for three years, participating in mini sprint racing and developing has been a grind.

On top of staying in shape, a lack of sponsorship has meant he and his father have had to pay out of their pockets for their cars and parts.

“You don’t need to train a lot, you just need to be able to drive at high speeds for a long time, but you do have to be fit because it takes a lot out of you,” he said.

“It’s just about buying your car and putting it together, which is a bit harder for my father and I with a lack of sponsors, but we still try to upgrade because it improves performance.”

Despite any hurdles however, Owen’s passion is the driving factor behind his fast development.

It is this passion which keeps him hungry for this upcoming season.

“I’ve raced since I was younger, with motorbikes. I just have that need for speed and like an adrenaline rush,” he said.

“In racing you always have competition.

There’s some great racers out there and it’s different because you can really get close to the opposition, wheel to wheel, and just get that adrenaline Owen Schnoor’s development on the track pumping. I’ve just got a passion for going fast.” over the last few years has been fast to say Owen will put the pedal to the metal on Saturthe least, quickly rising toward the top of the day in the opening race of the season and is set to FAST-TRACKED SUCCESS: Owen Schnoor won so many trophies last Victorian Mini Sprints season he needed help from Zali Hill to hold them all. start the racing year in style.

Victorian mini sprint scene.