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POLICE PURSUIT Mirboo North’s Helen Davey is among the business leaders calling for more cops after her hardware shop was ram raided last week, as this CCTV footage shows. More on pages 6-7.
MEENIYAN MOURNS Brad Lester
THE South Gippsland community is in mourning after the loss of a well loved community man in a two-car collision at Leongatha yesterday (Monday). John Mackie, 79, of Meeniyan died and his wife Marilyn, 74, was taken to hospital after their vehicle collided with another car on the South Gippsland Highway just after 3am. The couple are well known throughout the region through their former business Mackies Coachlines, the Meeniyan-Dumbalk United Football Netball Club, Country Women’s Association, Red Cross, South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club and dairying. They celebrated their 50th wedding an-
niversary in 2017 and in a reflection of their community spirit, the occasion also served as a fundraiser for Red Cross. Emergency services were called to the accident on the South Gippsland Highway south of Leongatha Hospital just after 3am. Police said Mr Mackie died at the scene while Mrs Mackie was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, an 18 year old man from Leongatha, was the only occupant. He was trapped and was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital. He remained in a critical condition as The Star went to print yesterday. Police were yet to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detec-tives are investigating and traffic was divertedd around the scene for some time. The Mackies’ son Robert Mackie thankedd emergency services for their assistance, in a comment on The Star’s Facebook page. Others to post comments paying tribute too John were: • Brad Takacs-Thorne: “... a good bloke inn every way.” • Janine Moscript: “Your Dad was a truee gentleman Rob.” • Wendy Brown: “I have such fond mem-ories of bus trips with them both on many y occasions.”
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WHERE: Leongatha and Wonthaggi recreation reserves. WHEN: Leongatha: Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20. Wonthaggi: Friday, November 22 to November 24. WHAT: Are you ready to be amazed by aerial acts and jugglers, and to see camels, dancing horses, acrobats and tail-wagging dogs? Are you prepared to be shocked by the Globe of Death, a heart-stopping motorbike stunt where bike riders risk their lives in a four-metre wide cage, racing at up to 80km an hour? All of this can be witnessed at Circus Royale’s three day only show, this week. The two-hour show combines acrobatics, humour and adrenaline-pumping stunts that are bound to have you on the edge of your seat. The dedicated team travel and perform for up to 100 towns and villages annually, so it’s safe to say they know how to put on an awe-inspiring show. Tickets range from $20-$30 and can be purchased online at www.circusroyale.com/index. php/tickets/mnuperformance
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WHERE: Yarram Recreation Reserve. WHEN: Saturday, November 23, 8am- 6pm. WHAT: The Yarram Agricultural Show is one of Victoria longest running shows, and it promises to be a fun-filled event yet again. Expect new activities and events for the 136th show including freestyle motorcross displays. Free activities include laser tag, inflatable soccer, darts and mini-golf. Also on showcase will be local artwork, flowers and food trucks, as well as equestrian, poultry and livestock in competition. This family day out is also complete with petting zoo, beaut ute competition, tank rides, a makers market, wood chop event, dairy cow challenge, balloon twisting, face painting and more. Tickets are $12 for an adult or $25 for a family on the day. For more information, contact Bec Morton at 0488 058 127.
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WHERE: Woolamai Racecourse and Recreation Reserve, Trew Road, Woolamai. WHEN: Saturday, November 23, gates open at 11am. WHAT: Enjoy all picnic racing has to offer at one of Victoria’s premier picnic race tracks located in a picturesque country setting. There is a large public shaded area under the old elm trees and picnic tables are available for the early arrivals. Alternatively, bring a rug and sit on the lawn area. There will be two bars and two kiosks with a wide variety of food and drinks at reasonable prices. Patrons are able to BYO food and limited alcohol, however glass bottles and sharp knives are strictly prohibited. Families and groups are most welcome with kids’ activities available on the day.
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WHERE: Leongatha Library, 2 Smith Street, Leongatha. WHEN: Tuesday, November 26, 10.30am to 11.30am. WHAT: Would you like an introduction to the internet or need help navigating it? Bring your device or borrow one at the library to learn how to use the internet to connect with people. Leongatha Library is also holding another internet information session on December 3. Seats are limited and bookings are advised. Call 5662 4829 to reserve your spot.
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Scientific monitoring of wind and wave activity is set to start offshore of Port Albert. This testing is the next phase for the Star of the South wind farm. Training by local personnel has been carried out at Port Welshpool, along with the last-minute adjustments to monitoring vessels. Environment and bird life monitoring will also be undertaken during this phase of the project. This $8 billion project was given the green light by the Federal Government in March. Since then, Star of the South staff have held conduction information sessions in Gippsland, explaining the project to communities. A Melbourne-based company, Star of South entered into partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partnership in December 2017 to advance the project. An early estimate of the number of turbines was 250, however the exact number and height of the turbines will be determined by this offshore scientific testing. The project is expected to provide a massive
NEXT STAGE: A technician inspects the wind and wave testing equipment that will be stationed 10km off the South Gippsland coast to ensure the area is a suitable site for Australia’s first offshore wind farm. 2000 mega watts of power, which equates to 18 per cent of the state’s power demands. The site area is 496 square kilometres off Port Albert. It is anticipated that full power could be being delivered by 2027.
The Federal Government is not providing financial support towards the wind farm. The project is expected to provide a considerable amount of economic activity to the region, which is currently struggling due to drought and lack of job opportunities.
Rally calls for safety overhaul Ms Rutherford will present a petition callA WONTHAGGI intersection continues ing on council to act at the council meeting this to pose a risk to the safety of pedestrians, Wednesday. particularly the elderly and disabled. Council’s James Stirton said council’s draft Concerned people held a rally at the intersection of Murray Street and Biggs Drive last week, calling for Bass Coast Shire Council to act to make it safer. The intersection is one of Wonthaggi’s busiest, being near major retailers, a medical centre and the town’s main bus stop. Among those taking part were participants from Connecting 2 Australia and New Wave Self Advocacy Group. Sue Rutherford has been at the forefront of the campaign. She is seeking a pedestrian crossing to help her SPEARHEADING CAMPAIGN: Sue Ru- and others in the community with a disability, the therford (front) leads the rally for a safer in- elderly, people with mobility aids and young parents to safely cross the intersection. tersection in Wonthaggi last week.
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Wonthaggi Activity Centre Plan aims to improve pedestrian movement around the town’s central business district. “The plan was recently released for community comments and a lot of the feedback we received was in relation to the Biggs and Murray intersection and access around the town more broadly,” he said. “The outcomes of the consultation will be presented to council at the December council meeting. “With regard to the concerns regarding wheelchair access, officers are meeting with representatives from Connecting 2 Australia this month to discuss what improvements can be made as part of council’s annual renewal program.”
It’s time to talk climate change A PRESENTATION about climate change will be held in Leongatha this Thursday, November 21. Volunteer presenters Dave Arnault and Aileen Vening will outline climate change, its impacts and what we can do to help, at a presentation open to the public. Both presenters have been trained by former US Vice President Al Gore. “Conversations about the climate crisis are being held across the world on November 20-21 by not-for-profit group Climate Reality as part of a global 24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action initiative,” South Gippsland Shire Council’s Brad Kijlstra-Shone said. The Leongatha 24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action presentation will be held in the Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha from 7pm–8.30pm. For more information or to RSVP, visit: tinyurl.com/24hrsLeongatha
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Donations sought for McEwen Matt Dunn A GoFundMe page has been established to help pay the legal bills of former South Gippsland Shire councillor Andrew McEwen. Vanessa North, a friend of Mr McEwen’s from South Australia, is listed as the organiser of the ‘Assisting Andrew’ page. “I am seeking assistance to help Andrew McEwen to pay part of the legal costs of $15,000 for an action taken against him by the Local Government Inspectorate in Victoria,” the preamble to the fundraiser says. “Andrew has been a councillor at South Gippsland Shire for seven years. “He has been an active councillor initiating a range of activities including, introducing more transparency and accountability measures, stronger community consultation and involvement, improving the efficiency in service provision and developing a social infrastructure plan for the shire. “He has advocated strongly for fairness in the distribution of discretionary monies to communi-
ties. He has been active in the community on a wide range of groups and issues, regularly attending over 12 community organisations meetings a month.” The page says the leaked email which landed Mr McEwen in trouble was sent by mistake. “He has to pay $1500 to the local hospital and costs of $15,000. As Andrew is on the aged pension he is in a situation to pay the fine and $5000 of the costs - leaving a shortfall of $8500,” Ms North’s message says. “Andrew was not in a position to fight the case even though he may well have won it, as it would have cost an additional $60,000 which he does not have. By pleading guilty he is allowed to run for council and complete his service to the community by making council more transparent and accountable, by working more strongly in partnership with communities, and reducing the very high rates.” Late last week eight donors had shelled out a ASSISTING ANDREW: Friend Vanessa little over $1000. Among the donors were former North is helping former South Gippsland United Australia Party candidate Matt Sherry, Shire councillor Andrew McEwen to raise who pledged $20.
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Star wins state story award THE Star has won a state-wide award in recognition of a sports story showcasing freeride jet skier Joel Barry of Inverloch. The story, written by Peter Chapman while a consultant to The Star, told how the 25 year old survived serious injury soon after winning the first round of the World Freeride Jet Ski championships in Portugal. The story, which featured on the front page of the May 28 edition, won the award for best sports story in the 2000-6000 circulation category of the Victorian Country Press Association awards in Melbourne on Friday. “Full marks to journalist and Star consultant Peter Chapman who has spent a lot of time with The Star working on the exciting new look of the paper, including the front pages, one of which included the story of Joel,” The Star owner Helen Bowering said. Co-owner Tony Giles said he was proud of the new look Star. “We’re proud of the hard working Star team who have worked hard and continue to do so,” he said.
POLICE BRIEFS Speeders booked TWO motorists were booked on Promontory Road, Wilsons Promontory on Sunday after exceeding the speed limit. A 37-year-old German man was intercepted driving 26km/h over the speed limit and issued with an infringement notice for $330 and three demerit points. On the same day a 47 year old woman from Sandy Point was intercepted travelling 11km/h over the speed limit. She was issued with an infringement notice for $207 and received one demerit point.
Sign rampage YARRAM Police are investigating a vandalism attack on signs and letter boxes along the South Gippsland Highway between Woodside and Yarram, on Saturday evening. The damage in the Woodside area was reported to police by Woodside Neighbourhood Watch personnel. Contact Yarram Police on 5182 5033.
Stolen car crashed YARRAM Police have arrested and charged a 41 year old man with the theft of a motor car, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of cannabis on Saturday afternoon. The man stole a Holden Commodore from McMillan Crescent around 3pm. He then crashed into a fence on the corner of Growse and James streets. The male fled the scene and was apprehended shortly after. He was remanded over the weekend and reappeared at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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THREE motorists were caught for speeding in the space of 25 minutes on Remembrance Day. All were racing to get to the top of the Loch hill on the South Gippsland Highway. The worst offender was a 51 year old Foster man, who drove at 33km/h over the 100km/h speed limit. The man received a $537 fine and had his licence suspended for three months.
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The thieves who ram raided the Mirboo North hardware store early last Wednesday knew exactly what they were after. It seems clear they had already been through the shop in daylight hours, identifying the outlet’s most sellable items. Shop owner Helen Davey was stoical, if somewhat shaken, by the brazen theft. But there has been one positive: “The police have been great. You couldn’t fault a single thing. Realistically, though there isn’t enough police.” Wonthaggi CIU’s Detective Senior Constable Peter Johnston said the crime was executed by crims driving a stolen vehicle. The 2008 Volvo was pinched from Wonthaggi on November 5 and police believe it was used in a burglary at the Yarragon Cricket Club late last Tuesday. Some hours later, at about 2.45am on Wednesday, the thieves tried unsuccessfully to rob the Mirboo North BP service station. They then turned their attention to the hardware store, crashing through a glass door and stealing $1400 worth of power tools. They left behind bolt cutters used in the attempted break in at the service station. The car was later found alight in plantation forest at Morwell. Aware that there had been an attempted breakin at the petrol station, the station’s manager came down to check out the damage. Scouting around, he noticing the missing door on the hardware store and called police. No police were present at the Mirboo North station, with roving officers eventually arriving from Inverloch. While there are police officer stationed in the Latrobe Valley who could have responded quicker, Mirboo North is on the edge of the Bass Coast Police Service area, which stretches all the way to Phillip Island.
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Police: ‘sufficient’ cops for region VICTORIA Police has dismissed calls for more officers in the region, with claims there are “sufficient” numbers to keep the community safe. The issue of police numbers is again in the spotlight, with crooks ram raiding the Mirboo North hardware store last week. With no police in town, a roving crew from Inverloch eventually attended the scene. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has called upon the State Government to supply more police to the region as well as greater presence for Mirboo North. It’s a call backed by business leaders, who say fears of crime are growing in the community. But the region’s top cop, Bass Coast LAC Inspector Paul Bruders said there were more than enough police in the region. “The local community can be assured that there is sufficient resourcing in the Bass Coast Police Service Area (PSA),” he told The Star. “Both the South Gippsland and Bass Coast Local Government Areas are well covered by
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A 34 YEAR OLD man from Buffalo has been charged with the use and possession of dried cannabis after police searched his property last Wednesday. The man was arrested at the address and later interviewed at the Foster Police Station. The man was bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on January 23, 2020.
Matt Dunn THE call for more police is growing louder, with fears that roving criminals are committing crimes at times when they know they won’t be caught.
Fled the scene POLICE are searching for a man who fled the scene after damaging a parked car in Korumburra on Remembrance Day at 12.50pm. The man, who was towing a trailer, crashed into a parked yellow Toyota, before fleeing the scene. Though there were a number of witnesses, they remembered the offender’s numberplate incorrectly. Call Korumburra Police on 5655 1244.
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GEOFF WHYKES: The Korumburra butcher is among the local traders calling for more police after a break-in at his shop netted thieves about $1000 in cash. more prevalent next year with 40 extra court sittings scheduled where a police officer has to attend,” she said. “There are no plans to add additional staff to any stations to cover this, stretching the resources even further. “Often incidents go unreported as people feel the only way to report an incident is at the local police station which is often unattended.” Korumburra butcher Geoff Whykes, who had about $1000 in cash stolen from his shop after a recent weekend break in, told The Star criminals were wise to the lack of police in the region. “I don’t want the rock the boat, but I think more police are needed,” he said. Mr Whykes is also upgrading his security.
larly afterhours. Crime is very prevalent with recent business break-ins, family violence, vandalism and car hooning a regular occurrence,” she said. “Offenders know that the police are at the very least half hour away but often much further than this and are well gone by the time police arrive. “This delay certainly doesn’t act as a deterrent. We wrote to Police Minister Lisa Neville last year and have spoken to local MP Danny O’Brien, who has brought this to the attention of the government on several occasions.” Mrs Cosson said the problem will only get worse if something is not done soon. “Any community is always concerned about crime and we feel this is only going to become
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Last week The Star spoke to several business owners who say there are not enough cops on the beat. None of them have a problem with the performance, attitude or professionalism of the people in blue. They simply want more of them in the region. Recent crimes include a ram raid in Mirboo North, as well as burglaries and break-ins in Korumburra, Inverloch, Loch, Foster, Leongatha and Yarram. “We don’t have enough police in this area. We don’t see night patrols. When you factor in the lack of police numbers, and add holiday leave and sick leave, the area seems under resourced,” Leongatha Business Association’s Anthony Walls said. The shop-owner said he was forced to do some of his own detective work recently to catch a teenage criminal who broke into his shop and stole phones with other accomplices. It was the second time in recent weeks the shop has been the target of attack, with a window broken in the lead up to the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. The damages and thefts have cost him thousands of dollars. “It’s very hard to get hold of the police and the station, in my experience, is always shut. I’ve been there three times. You call and it goes through to Wonthaggi,” Mr Walls said. “When a shop calls and says there’s been a threat, and they can’t respond, there’s obviously a problem. There’s no police presence in town. You don’t see them.” Korumburra Business Association’s Noelene Cosson said her town was similarly under resourced. “There’s definitely not enough police, particu-
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NEWS IN BRIEF First mayor remembered THE death of inaugural Bass Coast mayor Don Cameron on November 9 was noted by Bass Coast councillors last week. He was a councillor for the former Shire of Phillip Island from 1980-83, and served as a councillor with Bass Coast Shire Council from 1997-2000. Mr Cameron was mayor from 1997-98 and received an Order of Australia Medal in 2013 for his service to local government, conservation and the environment, and the community, mainly through Lions International.
Schoolies on the way YOUNG people from across Victoria will make their way to Phillip Island to celebrate the end of Year 12 from this week. The official School Leavers Week runs from November 23 to 30. Bass Coast Shire Council is participating in the state-wide campaign, Good Times Great Breaks, which aims to ensure School Leavers Week is positive for young people, their families and the community. Wilsons Promontory National Park is also a popular destination for school leavers. Council is working with Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, businesses and volunteer agencies to help young people have a great time and stay safe. “For many teenagers, this might be their first time away from home, so it’s important we do our bit to welcome them and ensure they have a safe and memorable experience in Bass Coast,� mayor Cr Brett Tessari said. Schoolies are encouraged to plan accommodation and register online with www.goodtimesgreatbreaks.com. Registration provides access to a range of support and ‘freebies’, such as transport, bottled water, discounted meals and information on local attractions. “The registration also helps council, police and emergency services to adequately resource the community,� Cr Tessari said. Council will provide more garbage bins on the Cowes foreshore, as well as additional street and toilet cleaning. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria will have extra resources on location. Registered School Leavers will also receive regular safety messages via their mobile phones. Residents should contact council if they have any concerns relating to School Leavers Week on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.
Mayor lobbies Canberra for uni A UNIVERSITY centre will be established in the Bass Coast if federal funding of $2 million is forthcoming. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari met with Federal Government representatives – including Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan - in Canberra last week to advocate for a university presence in the shire. The centre will provide a study space for students completing online degrees, with access to administrative support and online lectures. The centre would be part of the Country University Centre based in New South Wales, and is needed in the shire to help boost tertiary study rates locally and expand local employment options. Limited public transport to universities in Melbourne is expected to be another factor in Bass Coast’s favour when being assessed for funding. Funding applications close later this month. “(The project) will not only help Bass Coast but the whole region. It will help South Gippsland Shire, it will help as far down as Cardinia Shire. The kids that don’t want to go to Melbourne will be able to come here,� Cr Tessari said. Cr Tessari was last week re-elected as mayor for a second term and will be assisted by new deputy mayor Cr Geoff Ellis of Western Port Ward. Both men were elected unopposed. Cr Tessari, who represents Bunurong Ward, said council would continue to advocate to state and federal politicians to finish the work council has done so far. This included addressing erosion across shire, namely at Inverloch and Cowes, after council re-
(L-R) Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan discusses the proposed university centre with Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Brett Tessari in Canberra. ceived $1.5m from the Federal Government and $1.5m from the State Government. “We need to turn that money into something on the beaches to stop the erosion problems,� he said. The mayor promised council would continue to upgrade recreation facilities in all sports across the shire, “to encourage not only kids to
get outside and participate in sport, but also to encourage the older people like myself and the middle aged to get outside and enjoy sports as well.� The new mayor was praised by other councillors for his integrity and dedication. Even his mum Glenda Tessari was teary at his reelection.
Newcomers to flood shire BY 2035, Bass Coast Shire’s population Bass, Inverloch and Cowes, and pavilion upgrades is projected to grow by 37 per cent and at Cowes, Dalyston and Inverloch. Council has already opened skate parks at this will place significant pressure on Corinella and Cowes. residential availability in the shire. Cr Tessari said council would now work with That’s the word from re-elected mayor Cr Brett Tessari. He should know as he’s a real estate agent. “It is critical that this is managed in a way that encourages growth in our regional centres and protects our coastal hamlets,� he said. Council is preparing itself for the needs of new residents, with Cr Tessari noting council had SO PROUD: Re-elected mayor of Bass funded recreation facilities across the shire. Coast, Cr Brett Tessari is congratulated by To come are tennis court improvements at Inhis wife Leanne Tessari. verloch and Wonthaggi, netball court upgrades at
the community and stakeholders on formulating a plan to address the climate emergency council declared in September. He noted the Cowes Cultural Centre overhaul “represents a $19m investment from council and will create an incredible facility for Phillip Island and the broader Bass Coast community.� “It is a long-awaited project and it represents our single biggest investment in a project to date,� he said.
Noticeboard AGENDA PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Venue: All Council sessions are held in Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha Wednesday 20 November, 10.00am (Council Agenda Topics only) Expressions of interest to present were made by accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 15/11), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 20 November, 2.00pm Questions were registered (by COB 15/11) by accessing Council’s website ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ page, contact 5662 9222 for details. Alternatively you can 15 minutes of the Council Meeting. Please note that Council livestreams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the policy on Council’s website for more details.
AGENDA 2.1 South Gippsland Shire Council Response to the Victorian Local Government Rating System Review 3.1 Community Environmental Sustainability Projects Community Grants Report 4.1 Community Infrastructure Loan Scheme Recommended Applications - Korumburra Community Hub ($5M) and Korumburra Streetscape Development ($5M)
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8.1 Organisational Performance Report - July to September Tree requests: Whole Shire 2019 Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire 8.2 Assembly of Councillors - 22 September to 21 October Footpath and kerb replacement: Victoria Road, Loch 2019 and Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan 8.3 Documents Sealed, Awarded or Extended by CEO - 21 Tree requests: Whole Shire September to 18 October 2019 Footpath and kerb replacement: Victoria Road, Loch 14.1 Closed Session - Prejudicial Matter and Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
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Gravel road resheeting: Woomera Creek Road, Toora North and Mount Best Tin Mine Road, Mount Best Fencing works: Sanders Lane, Korumburra
Council is seeking a volunteer committee - or person auspiced by a local committee - to coordinate an Australia Day event in the Korumburra and District area in January 2020.
Guardrail upgrade works: Gwyther Siding Road, Leongatha South and Sewells Road, Koonwarra
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Culvert End Walls and Guardrail works: Hudsons Road, Korumburra South
Reseal preparation: Jeetho West Road, Jeetho and Fullers Road, Foster
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READY TO WORK: Members of the strike team from CFA’s Region 9, including South Gippslanders, on the fire ground in New South Wales last week. MORE South Gippsland firefighters continued to join the battle against bushfires in New South Wales last week. Crews were deployed from Foster, Toora, Welshpool, Inverloch, Loch, Leongatha South, Kongwak, Dumbalk, Pound Creek, Poowong, Mirboo North and Thorpdale brigades.
The CFA also deployed tankers from Welshpool and Loch brigades, and a support vehicle from Inverloch brigade. “During their deployment, South Gippsland personnel have been involved in back burning and burning out operations, as well as supporting containment lines and providing community
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sets and infrastructure – has already entered into project. Minister Pakula, however, was not part of the an agreement with council on an 18-year lease of the rail corridor from Leongatha to Nyora. meeting. That deal is based on there being no rail opera“At the moment we can only succeed if the tions on the land. council reconsiders its Council has initial decision on the rail trail plans to establish a rail extension. For us to run trail from Leongatha to a tourist railway there Korumburra, with a conwill need to be some nection between Korumlease renegotiation with burra and Nyora to follow Victrack, Southern Rail when funds allow. Group and the council,” In a public statement Mr Macwhirter said. from council last week, “We have $5m in seed it was stated that the Vicfunding. This funding is Track/council agreement been provided by Southcould be revisited at the ern Rail Group’s director, – South Gippsland Shire conclusion of the lease, if Stuart Gilbert’s family Council’s Bryan Sword the government decided it corporation. was keen to re-establish a “We have had good rail line. talks with other inves“We will be getting on with the job of contors that could provide further funding, but they are currently on hold due to the current lease structing the rail trail because it is the only way for us to turn a stranded asset into an iconic asset conditions.” But VicTrack – an arm of the Victorian Gov- for the people of South Gippsland,” council’s acternment that owns the state’s transport land, as- ing CEO Bryan Sword said.
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Surprises in car boots intrigue CAR boots and stalls, food and coffee, tertained the kids. “It’s great to see the community come in and sculptures and jumping castles - the Satenjoy themselves,” the school’s Wendy Nyhuis urday Chairo Christian School car boot said. sale and market had it all. The Leongatha and South Gippsland community gathered at the Leongatha school early Saturday morning to enjoy the stalls and entertainment. The stalls included a variety of goods such as books, toys, clothing, homemade sculptures and food, while a jumping castle and face painting en-
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“It’s a reminder that our school is here and that we care about the community.” Not only does the market bring the community together, it also gives stallholders the chance to show their work to passers-by and receive reward for effort.
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Yarram to farewell doctor Deb Lucas YARRAM and District Health Service has lost another doctor, with the community to be serviced by locums from the start of 2020.
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The community will say goodbye to Dr Shez Kunwar at the end of the year after he tendered his resignation to CEO Bernadette Wardle last week. Dr Kunwar will take up a promotion in northern Tasmania as a deputy director of medical service with North West Health Service. Dr Kunwar and his family came to Yarram from Tasmania, 15 months ago. His wife Rebecca was a nurse at YDHS. Dr Kunwar said he had enjoyed his time at Yarram. “Who knows, maybe I will be back in the area at some stage,” he said. YDHS CEO Bernadette Wardle said while YDHS and Yarram Medical Centre staff were sad to be losing Dr Kunwar, they congratulated him on his appointment. Ms Wardle said the Yarram Medical Centre still has four doctors and they also provide support to acute and aged care services at YDHS. “We have four locums on staff at the present time. They are all enjoying their work and maybe they will want to stay on,” she said. The locums will remain until February and YDHS is continuing to negotiate contracts with other doctors. Dr Kunwar’s final day at Yarram NEW ROLE: Dr Shez Kunwar (second from right) is leaving Yarram at the end of the year Medical Centre will be December 31. Another doctor, Dr Greg Ivanoff, resigned this after 15 months and is with Yarram and District Health Service staff (L-R) Anne Newnham, Fiona Cartwright and Janine Moore. year.
A CLIMATE Action Picnic will be held in Fish Creek this Saturday, November 23, with the message of “We’re all in it together”. The picnic will be at Buckley Park Community Farm, on the Meeniyan-Promontory Road, just past Celia Rosser’s gallery, from 11am- 4pm, and everyone is welcome. Prom Area Climate Action (PACA) and Buckley Park Community Farm are hosting the picnic to promote local projects moving society towards a cleaner, kinder world. Learn about local renewable energy projects, permaculture, regenerative farming, wildlife monitoring and protection. There’ll be talks and displays about worms and composting, vegie seeding, land repair and renewal, along with conversations about sustainability, and keeping a healthy mind and body in a changing climate. Walkerville GP and PACA member, Dr Suzanne Deed, said the picnic would provide fun, music and local food.
Leongatha loses blood testing lab Matt Dunn GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service CEO Mark Johnson has rejected claims by a whistleblower that a streamlined pathology service would put Leongatha Hospital patients at risk.
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But a hospital employee, who informed the paper about an external investigation into the workplace culture of the healthcare service, said they believed the loss of a blood testing laboratory in the town could be “life threatening”. “Now the reason, it seems, has not been made public and there is bewilderment as why this has happened when it is believed that both tendering parties offered to provide an onsite lab service,” they said. “It seems the secret nature and a culture of misinformation and denial at GSHS has further eroded another vital service for the local community, who may or may not be aware of the consequences when urgent pathology is required.” The staff member said if a Leongatha Hospital patient needed urgent blood they would now be forced to wait much longer in the case of an emergency – with blood needing to be couriered to the Wonthaggi lab and tested for type, rather than being done quickly onsite.
In contrast to the claims, a media release provided to The Star said the service would “continue to provide safe and timely services”. Monash Pathology successfully tendered to provide the service, replacing former provider Dorevitch on October 21. The pathology service covers Gippsland Southern Health Service’s (GSHS) hospitals at Leongatha and Korumburra, Bass Coast Health, South Gippsland Hospital at Foster, and Yarram and District Health Service. Mr Johnson said there would be no reduction in pathology services in the region as a result of the change, though only one laboratory will service the region from Wonthaggi. “Both tenderers had indicated they preferred to have one laboratory across the five hospitals to achieve economies of scale,” Mr Johnson said. “While GSHS no longer has a scientist and laboratory on site, we have had no reduction in pathology service.” Mr Johnson said both tenderers believed they did not need two laboratories 30 minutes apart. “There have been some minor teething issues with the changeover but we believe they have been resolved,” he said.
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Hospital CEO speaks out E D I T O R I A L
Our police must be supported
WHILE it would be no easy task balancing a government budget, there are key areas the accountants simply cannot skimp on: health, education and public safety. The latter has been drawn into public focus this week, with The Star reporting about the lack of police in South Gippsland and the impact on this community. A spate of break-ins at businesses across the region, including a ram raid on Mirboo North’s hardware store last week, shows just how vulnerable this community is. The police we do have in the area provide a fantastic service, attending to callouts at all hours of the day and night. But there’s no doubt experienced crooks know how understaffed our police force is and are aware of the best times to strike to minimise their chances of being caught. Businesses can install all the security systems they like, but police must have the time and staff to undertake patrols within their local patch and not be sent to incidents beyond their home base. It’s well known that police visibility plays a factor in reducing crime, the same way police presence on our roads helps curb speeding and drunk driving. If police command wishes to keep the excellent police we do have in this region, then they need to ensure their workloads are realistic. If not, we will see more police step out of their uniforms and the problem will be exacerbated.
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CONTRARY to an article in last week’s edition of The Star, an investigation into allegations of bullying among staff at Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is not widening. GSHS was asked if the workplace investigation only applied to Leongatha Hospital or was it also taking place in Korumburra? GSHS responded that the investigation involves staff members and specific details cannot be released. This is also in line with our policy treating GSHS as one organisation. GSHS was not asked if the investigation “could widen”. If GSHS had been asked this question, it would have responded no, there is only one investigation. This is a disappointing example of irresponsible and scaremongering reporting. In addition, in a story published in The Star on October 1, I had been asked if I was aware of a rift between management and staff. I responded that I was not aware of any issues and that I had not had anything brought to my attention to that effect. When the article went to press, the response was incorrectly attributed to a question dealing with my knowledge of bullying and a poor work culture. An October 8 article, ‘Hospital looks to overseas midwives’, stated “The Star has spoken to former and serving staff who said there has been significant friction between management and staff, followed by “Mr Johnson said he was not aware of significant friction between management and staff,” which was an accurate use of the quote. On November 5 in an article titled ‘Hospital Probe’ the same quote was again used incorrectly and was attributed to “awareness of conflict at the hospital”. How often can one quote be recycled in different ways? Mark Johnson, CEO, Gippsland Southern Health Service.
Don’t lop the trees IT was astonishing to learn South Gippsland Shire Council has determined the removal of the 17 remaining 50 year-old Queensland Brushbox trees in Peart Street, Leongatha is justified. Council has also determined they should then be replaced by one of the most ineffective street shrubs conceived, the deciduous, plum-dropping, purple leaved Prunus blireana, or Flowering Plum. Queensland Brushbox (Lophostemon confertus) is one of the most widely planted street trees is Australia. It is a sturdy, attractive, bushy, longlived (500 or more years) native tree of the subtropics that has established a relatively high star rating for carbon storage, rainfall interception, stability, pollution removal, pest, disease and biosecurity rating, and climate adaptation. Moreland City Council gives it a star rating of four out of five and it is a recommended street tree
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in the Yarra Shire. It also provides useful habitat and a food source for birds and insects. It is noted as being a tree that rarely sheds limbs and has low weed potential. In all, in an era of climate change and unreliable rainfall patterns, it’s the perfect tree for aerial powerlines-free street verges. I surveyed the remaining Brushbox trees in Peart Street in late October and was surprised to note close to none of the much publicised “berries” (capsules) on the footpath. I interviewed a woman who, amongst 42 other survey respondents, wanted the trees removed due to the “trip hazard” created by the small capsules on the footpath and falling branches. I asked if the council had swept the footpath, and she said she was unaware of this ever happening. I noted there were no powerlines issues apparent and that only one square of footpath was significantly raised - by about 25mm. Peart Street otherwise seemed to lack many effective shade trees in private gardens. Serious questions need to be asked in relation to the planned removal of these trees: Of the 122 surveys sent out by council to owners and tenants, do the 42, or 34 per cent, of surveys returned in favour of tree removal represent a democratic decision in relation to trees that are owned by the community? The other reasons given by respondents in the council survey included the dropping of a “large amount of branches”, that the footpath is “constantly lifting” and that the “debris constantly falling” creates a “potential fire hazard..” All of these latter reasons appear controversial, need to be free of exaggeration and need backing evidence. Head streetscape management staff I spoke with at council said they had not been consulted in the decision to remove the trees and were not in favour of the decision. Do the rest of Leongatha’s residents with
Brushbox trees in their streets find them worthy off removal due to debris hazard? Leongatha must wake up from its slumber and start caring more for its environment - the street trees need to be appreciated for their value. Ian Cornthwaite, Allambee Reserve.
RSL thanks Inverloch ON behalf of the Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch I would like to express my gratitude once again to the wider Inverloch Community for their support of the 2019 Remembrance Day service. There were a number of highlights on the day including the attendance of the InverlochKongwak Primary School students. Thank you to principal Brett Smith and his staff for their efforts. The reading of In Flanders Fields by school captains Anaya Charlesworth and Archie Gillespie was excellent. The talk by Ken Virtue, a Vietnam veteran and ‘Dust off’ medic was a wonderful sharing of his experiences as a National Serviceman in such a critical role. It was thoughtful, relevant and presented with a poignancy and humour so typical of an Australian serviceman. We were fortunate this year to gain the services of Alliza Miel from the Wonthaggi Theatre Group to sing the National Anthem, sung as a cappella and what a beautiful performance it was. It is extremely heart-warming and appreciated by those who have served to see the fantastic community engagement from the people of Inverloch, service clubs, CFA and the visitors centre and for those in the RSL who put a great effort in coordinating the effort in getting the day’s activities together. Bob Sutton, president, Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch.
COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Julie Eisenbise LAST week I represented South Gippsland Shire Council at the Korumburra Remembrance Day service. It was an opportunity to pay my respects to the servicemen and women who fought and died in all wars and conflicts and to reflect on the sacrifices of our forefathers. It was a thoughtful and well prepared service. After this service I met with the Korumburra Probus Club, another great example of an active community group in the shire. I have been attending many community events and meetings to hear from local residents. In four months I’ve met with more than 500 community members. One thing that has really impressed me has been the extraordinary amount of volunteerism that happens in South Gippsland. One volunteer group that I was fortunate to visit recently was the combined men’s shed in Nyora. I enjoyed hearing their guest speaker talk about the importance of defibrillators and to hear about the group’s local activities. Last week I visited Dumbalk for a well-attended community meeting that was organised
by council staff. Here we discussed council issues but, more importantly, we were present to listen to local residents. A key topic that came up was the Local Law Amendment. The Local Law review is generating some good discussion in the community but unfortunately there is some misinformation. Councils review local laws to ensure they continue to reflect community standards. I encourage everyone to take the time to read through the consultation material and provide us with feedback. Submissions to the Local Law review are open until January 10, 2020. You can make a submission online at www.oursay.org/southgippsland/ locallaw or by visiting one of over 24 locations across the municipality including council’s office in Leongatha. Making a submission is the only way to make an impact. We want to ensure the Local Law reflects the needs of our community but we need everyone’s help to do so effectively.
Cr Brett Tessari A SPECIAL council meeting was held last Wednesday to elect a mayor and deputy mayor for the remainder of the current term. I am delighted to have been re-elected as mayor and am equally thrilled to welcome Cr Geoff Ellis to the role of deputy mayor. I would also like to thank and acknowledge outgoing deputy mayor Cr Bruce Kent for his incredible support and contribution over the past year. I look forward to working with Cr Ellis and our fellow councillors, on behalf of the community for the next 12 months. Straight after the meeting, it was off to Melbourne to catch a flight up to Canberra for a trip focused on developing a successful funding application for the proposed Bass Coast University Centre, one of our top 10 advocacy priorities. We were lucky enough to secure a one on one with Federal Minister for Education, Dan Tehan on Thursday, as well as meetings with Senators Louise Pratt, Jess Walsh and Tim Ayres, Senator Richard Di Natale’s office and Minister Mark Coulton’s office. The meetings provided an excellent opportu-
nity to continue promoting and discussing all of council’s advocacy priorities, key projects and funding applications among the ministers and senators and to gather support from all sides of government. The responses we received were really positive and encouraging and have provided us with confidence that our Bass Coast University Centre application will be competitive. The funding is provided through the Regional University Centres program. Places are limited. There is only $11 million to be spent across five locations Australia-wide. We are asking for $2 million to establish and operate the Bass Coast University Centre in Wonthaggi. While interstate, we also attended the Regional Study Hub Symposium in Jindabyne on Friday, which gave us an opportunity to network with representatives from University Centres from across the country. This was a truly valuable experience that helped to highlight how incredibly significant it would be for our community to establish a university centre in Bass Coast.
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Outcry over logging ban
Targa Florio accelerates through South Gippsland
MORE than 60 percent of The Star’s social media followers are against the State Government’s ban on native timber logging.
Daniel Renfrey EXOTIC cars wowed South Gippslanders as the Targa Florio Australian Tribute car rally motored through the region on Friday and Saturday. Originally an Italian event, the rally featured cars from Italy and around the world. Drivers travelled through Korumburra on Friday and Mirboo North on Saturday, and their speeds were timed during trials. The cars entertained crowds young and old. “We had a fabulous time. The drivers were a lot of fun and really interactive,” organiser Rosie Romano of Mirboo North said. “It was great to see so many people from around South Gippsland and a lot of car enthusiasts come to check it all out.” Approximately 40 vehicles hit the roads for the event, including old and new vehicles from Italy, sporting such badges as Fiat, Maserati and Alfa Romeo. While there was an abundance of European engineering on display, the most peculiar and interesting vehicle was a Holden Commodore, driven by Martin Duke and Bren Edge of Torquay. The two men, who were dressed as the Blues Brothers during the rally, have driven the Commodore all over the world, including such countries as Germany and the USA. Drivers were greeted with a warm welcome in Korumburra and Mirboo North, and were rewarded with gift bags as they stopped before their time trials. “It’s traditional in Italy that locals offer the drivers coffee or some sort of gift, so we made sure to give them a South Gippsland gift bag,” Rosie said. “The car drivers hung around for a bit and BLUES BROTHERS: Martin Duke and Bren Edge of Torquay have driven their Comrevved their engines, which the kids loved. It was modore around multiple countries, and drove it through Korumburra and Mirboo North last just a lot of fun.” week, while dressed as the Blues Brothers, as part of the Targa Florio car rally.
In response to an outcry from across the region, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath launched a petition against the ban last week. “A shut down of our native timber industry will cost thousands of jobs, close businesses and destroy Victorian communities. It is important we continue to push back,” Ms Bath said. “My electorate office has been inundated with outraged constituents and this petition gives voice to their concerns.” Ms Bath said while the ban will take effect from 2030, hardwood plantation trees take decades to mature for harvest and not a single tree planted today will be available to industry by 2030. “More than 94 per cent of Victoria’s forests are protected, unavailable or unsuitable for forestry activity and are locked up in national parks never to be touched,” said Ms Bath. “Just 0.04 per cent of the forest estate is available to industry annually and all is replanted or regenerated.” Ms Bath said the Liberal Nationals would reverse the ban if elected in 2022. “We refuse to sit by idly as Daniel Andrews works to tear this sustainable, responsible industry apart and I encourage anyone who will stand with us to sign this petition and have their voice heard,” she said. Meanwhile, VicForests is focused on quickly negotiating new supply contracts with timber harvesters, haulage, roading and forestry contractors to give them medium-term certainty. “We are talking to our customers about our plans to quickly negotiate new timber supply contracts to give mills certainty of supply to June 2024. Within 18 months we will start the sales process for supply beyond 2024,” VicForests’ Monique Dawson said. To sign the petition against the logging ban, visit: vic.nationals.org.au/native-timberindustry-petition/
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An array of cars from around the world were on display at the Targa Florio event in Mirboo North.
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Targa Florio organisers and members of the Mirboo North Italian Festa Committee made sure to give drivers a South Gippsland gift bag as they stamped their cards.
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Reconstruction of Irrigation Dam Wall Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Performing Arts Centre Trainee Closes: Sunday 24 November 2019
Minor Drainage Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 27 November, 2019 Drain Replacement Barkly Street, Sale Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019 Maffra Streetscape Renewal Works (North) Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019 Sale-Toongabbie Intersection Reconstruction Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019 Boisdale Sewer Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 11 December, 2019
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Tuesday 19 November 2019 From 6.00pm at the Wellington Centre. Members of the public are welcome to all open sessions of the Council.
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Above: The Heyfield, Maffra, Rosedale, Sale, Stratford and Yarram outdoor pools will launch their summer swim seasons with a free entry session this Friday 22 November from 3.30 - 7.00pm.
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ellington Shire Council's outdoor pools in Heyfield, Maffra, Rosedale, Sale, Stratford and Yarram will provide a free entry session this Friday 22 November from 3.30 to 7.00pm. The 2019-20 Outdoor Pool Season will officially commence this 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.
Parents please note: All Wellington swimming pools are ‘Watch around Water’ pools.
General Council Notices Upcoming immunisation sessions
• Children under 5 years must be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult at all times
Council’s free monthly immunisation sessions for all eligible infants, school children and adults will be held at:
• Children 10 years and under must be under the constant visual supervision of a responsible adult
Sale - Wednesday 27 November, 9.30am to 10.30am Wellington Centre, Port of Sale (Carang Carang Room)
• Unsupervised children will not be permitted to remain in the water. • Responsible adult must be 16 years of age or older
Immunisations are offered in accordance with the National Immunisation Schedule. For a copy of the most up to date list of immunisations required, a copy of the session dates and times or for any immunisation enquiries, please contact the Environmental Health Unit on 1300 366 244 or visit our website.
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December Crafternoon Sessions Christmas Crafternoons will be the final library crafternoon session for 2019 and celebrate the festive season! Crafts include 3D Christmas ornaments, Christmas cards, 3D Christmas characters, Rudolf and more! Heyfield Library: Monday 9 December 3.30pm Rosedale & Yarram Libraries: Tuesday 10 December 3.30pm Sale & Maffra Libraries: Thursday 12 December 3.30pm Stratford Library: Friday 13 December 3.30pm
Wellington Shire Libraries will again continue to participate in the annual, national Summer Reading Club. This year sees a change in the delivery of the program, with a 40-day Reading Challenge that will encourage participants to 'Join the Club! Join the Challenge!'. January school holiday programs within our libraries will also tie-in with this year's reading club theme 'A Roomful of Stories'. The Summer Reading Club will take place from 1 December 2019 to 31 January 2020 - further information is available from www.summerreadingclub.org.au or by contacting your local library.
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Learning centre fights to stay Brad Lester ADULTS face missing out on educational opportunities in the Bass Coast due to a lack of funding for a Wonthaggi centre. Bass Coast Adult Learning is seeking $50,000 from Bass Coast Shire Council now, and an extra $25,000 in the 2020-21 council budget to continue to operate. The centre is only able to commit to staying open until the end of term one, 2020, based on current funding. “We would not be here if we were not at the precipice,” centre chair Maddy Harford said as she fronted council last week. She said the centre was the only post-secondary education provider in the shire that fills a skills gap between low and basic skill levels, and entry level. Sixty-five per cent of the centre’s funding
comes from State and Federal governments, with the rest coming from other grants and fees for service. But a reduction in Learn Local funds – for organisations such as the Wonthaggi centre – and current low student numbers have created the “perfect storm”, negatively impacting the centre’s finances. “We have a lack of economies of scale so it’s hard to find ways to stretch our budget further,” Ms Harford told council, adding council funding would help ensure the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) course the centre offers continues. “It’s frustrating for us that funds for people with low skill levels have been reduced.” Current low enrolments could be attributed to students having a negative experience at secondary school and so not wishing to pursue further studies, with even TAFE enrolments low, Ms Harford said. The centre is in Wonthaggi and is a registered
training organisation with a strong migrant English language program benefiting new arrivals in the shire. The centre also services migrants from Dandenong who are on Safe Haven Enterprise visas requiring them to study or work in regional Australia. Wonthaggi is their nearest regional education provider and centre staff provide support to them when their family and friends in Afghanistan are still suffering the impacts of war. Other courses offered are horticulture, hair and beauty, Auslan, computing, hospitality and tourism, and health. The centre hosts a community garden and also the Wonthaggi Woodcrafters and U3A, and has a space for Wonthaggi Secondary College.
RIGHT: Bass Coast Adult Learning’s Maddy Harford.
Sweet deal for tap water SWEET Life Café in Leongatha is one Café. Not only is drinking tap water good for your of the businesses making it easier for the health, it is also a great way to save money. community to access tap water. Cancer Council Victoria has estimated that by
As part of the Tap Water Every Day project, a call was put out to local food businesses to support their community’s health by providing free tap water. Through consultation with local young people, it was identified that it was currently difficult to access free tap water whilst out and about, which limited their ability to drink water. Food businesses across Bass Coast and South Gippsland have been provided with a sticker to put up in their front window advising the community that free drinking water is available in their store. “We already have a lot of tourists and cyclists who come into our store to re-fill their water botSWEET SUCCESS: Sweet Life Café’s Jodie Clarkson is backing the Tap Water Every Day tles. It’s really not an issue, it is simply free tap water,” said Jodie Clarkson, owner of Sweet Life campaign.
replacing one 375ml can of sugar sweetened beverage each day with a glass of tap water, you will save yourself $1095 during the course of a year. “The simple act of food businesses placing a sticker in their front window to let the community know they are welcome to re-fill their water bottle or grab a glass of water can make a significant impact on the health of our community,” South Coast Primary and Community Partnership’s Rebecca Scott said. “It would be great to see a sticker in the shop front of every food business across the South Coast.” 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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New coastal park revealed A NEW coastal park is closer to being created to protect the coast between Inverloch and San Remo, and open it up to camping. Victorian Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio introduced a Bill into Parliament last week to create a new marine and coastal park along the Bass Coast. The Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park will protect the parks and reserves dotted along the 40 kilometre coastline between San Remo and Inverloch, and open them up for visitors to camp, walk and swim. The park’s name honours the YallockBulluk Clan of the Bunurong People whose Country includes the park areas. The government said the park will also boost local businesses, as the area will be available for camping for the first time. “The Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park will become a truly memorable experience of being immersed in nature and a coastal walk like no other,” Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said. The Bill will also provide greater opportunities for fishers and campers by enabling camping along licensed river frontages across the state. “Victorians love the great outdoors and this legislation will make it easier for them to get out and enjoy it,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “Camping is a relaxing, affordable holiday and families will soon be able to pitch a tent in more places along our stunning rivers.” The Bill be debated in the next sitting week in the Legislative Assembly.
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Tourism is everyone’s business TOURISM was the focus of a networking evening hosted by Leongatha Business Association on Friday evening. Members heard from Janine Hayes of Destination Gippsland, the region’s peak tourism group, discuss ways of promoting the region. “Tourism is everyone’s business and if you’re in business you’re in everyone’s space,” she said. “We want to make people aware of the options around promoting Gippsland and that we can work towards that with business associates. “Our major market is in Melbourne so it’s important to touch base in Gippsland as well.”
EXCHANGING IDEAS: (L-R) Dean Jones, Janine Hayes of Destination Gippsland, Jodie Clarkson and Anthony Walls talk tourism at the Leongatha Business Association networking evening.
Fete boosts Burra school’s coffers CROWDS of fun-loving people made St Joseph’s Primary School’s fete a success at Korumburra on Sunday. The school fundraiser included stalls of plants, food, drink, clothing and books for sale, as well as a sausage sizzle around the school grounds. There were rides, a blow-up bubble arena, an Auskick target challenge, a fairy floss stall and a jumping castle for kids to enjoy. Raffle prizes included gift cards and hampers. School principal Michelle Charlton was thrilled by the community’s support. “It was truly wonderful to see not only the St Joe’s community but many of the Korumburra community attending the day,” she said. “It was a fantastic family atmosphere with things for people of all ages to enjoy.”
SWEET TOOTH: Sarah Male made fairy floss for visitors at the St Joseph’s Primary School fete at Korumburra.
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Tree thrives after flight Relocated icon lights the flame in Richard’s heart “It’s a miracle that we saved RICHARD Lester loves his trees and he could not this tree.” He and Ms Arnup joined a be happier. specialist arborist team to see
The Illawara flame tree he and Thelma Arnup lobbied to save from being chopped is holding up well. The iconic tree was relocated within the site of the Aldi supermarket in Leongatha in 2014, after facing the prospect of being lopped and lost for eternity. “It’s just powering on with brand new growth,” Mr Lester said.
the tree – then aged more than 100 years - moved on the Bruce Street site. It had grown in a backyard that was to be consumed by the new supermarket. Mr Lester was delighted when the tree sprouted new flowers in its first year in its new location. “It’s just so rare. It’s really a
The flame tree is successfully airlifted to its new location in 2014.
tropical tree that probably usually grows 500km north of Gippsland and to find it growing really healthily in South Gippsland was just absolutely amazing,” he said. “It’s putting on healthy growth. It flowers in summer and will have these blood red flowers so the pavement will be covered in blood red blossom.” As a Vietnam veteran, gardening and nature have been part of Mr Lester’s therapy. According to the Mardan resident, the tree was planted by the girl Rosie Blackmore in the backyard of her family home. “Over the following 100 years, it grew into the most grand, unusual and beautiful giant, with a smooth, fat trunk and intermittent, blood red summer flowers,” he said. “After many years, when Rosie became old and sadly died, her flame tree bravely and READY TO BLOOM: Richard Lester is delighted his treasured Illawara flame tree continproudly lived on, thankful of ues to thrive in the Aldi carpark after being relocated in 2014. Rosie’s loving, lifetime friendship. Rosie had left her mark on the world.” More than a century later, when it came time for the tree to be moved, it was lifted by crane to its current location, its precious roots wrapped up tight. “It is a human miracle that Rosie’s 100 year old flame tree remains one of the oldest trees in our country town and it makes us all happy, especially the day we saw it fly safely to its new home,” Mr Lester said. “Trees can grow into gentle giants, the biggest living, precious organisms in the whole wide world. “They create a unique and priceless ecosystem that sustains a healthy and happy world environment.” (L-R) Thelma Arnup, Richard Lester, Nicholas Rivett and Peter Bateman celebrate the relo-
Being kind in memory of Sam LAST Wednesday was World Kindness Day, and the community led Change for Sam group has agreed there couldn’t be a better day to promote the positive value of Kindness that Samantha Fraser embodied every day. Many people will remember Sam as she was - a vibrant community member, loving daughter and mother, and highly respected psychologist who committed her life to supporting others. Others will only know that Sam was a tragic victim of family violence. The Change for Sam committee - a group of community members and service providers who are working together to prevent family violence - want to remember Sam for the Kindness she em-
bodied across all areas of her life. The committee has created a free kindness card with a message of kindness that you can keep for yourself or pass on to someone who you want to share kindness with. The cards are available at: Madcowes Café, 17 The Esplanade, Cowes; Turn the Page book store, 40A Thompson Ave, Cowes; Phillip Island Coffee Co, 29 Thompson Ave, Cowes; G’Day Tiger coffee shop, 34 Thompson Ave, Cowes; Luxe Isle clothing store. 75 Chapel St, Cowes; Phillip Island Health Hub, 50 Church St, Cowes; Smiths Beach General Store, 219 Smiths Beach Rd; Cowes Hairdressing and Beauty, 134 Thompson Ave, Cowes; Women Connect Office at PICAL, 56-58 Church St, Cowes; and Cowes Veterinary Surgery, 2 Melissa Ct, Cowes.
Beekeeping’s sweet appeal MORE than 160 aspiring beekeepers at- for the Wheen Bee Foundation and founder of the Australian Women in Beekeeping Facebook tended the Meet the Bees field day. Bron Barton, president of the South Gippsland Beekeepers Club, said visitors came from as far as Bairnsdale and Melbourne to the event at the Mirboo North Recreation Reserve. The field day included sessions about The Lifecycle of Bees, Beekeeping Hives and Equipment, Getting Started in Beekeeping, Inspecting Hives, and Harvesting Honey. “A notable addition to our program were sessions on Women in Beekeeping,” Ms Barton said. “Visiting speakers Bec McBride from Bec’s Beekeeping, and Kate Bamford, an ambassador
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Group, discussed the long history of women in global and Australian beekeeping.” These presentations interested the many women present. This is not suprising as the club has around 40 per cent female membership and 40 per cent of the club’s committee are female. There was interest in a Beginner Beekeeping Class being run by the South Gippsland Beekeepers which is scheduled to take place in the new year. Enquiries are welcome to secretary@sgbeekeepers.org.au More information about the club can be found at http://www.southgippslandbeekeepers.org.au
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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
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Coastal tour inspires councillors WELLINGTON Shire Councillors and staff spent last Tuesday touring in the Coastal Ward of the shire, including the Yarram district. The bus trip included a tour of the soon to be open DefendTek and a drive-by of the proposed solar farm, both at Darriman. The bus continued down the South Gippsland Highway to the Yarram Aerodrome where the group heard of the Yarram Aero Club’s proposal for improved infrastructure. The club recently negotiated with a fuel supplier and council to have fuel available at the aerodrome. “This new infrastructure will open up the aerodrome to many more visitors,” president Brian Lucas said. “We have been working closely with shire representatives on other improvements at the aerodrome including sealing the parking apron which will benefit the air ambulance that now uses the facility for all patient transfers. “The aero club has been consulting with council and Member for Gippsland Darren Chester in regard to applying for funding through the Regional Aerodrome Grant funding.” Councillors then continued onto Port Albert, were they inspected the new boat ramps and parking facilities, and the Port Albert Hall. The final leg of the tour took in the Port Al- ON TOUR: Wellington Shire Council mayor Cr Alan Hall, deputy mayor Cr Gayle Maher and councillors Beth Ripper and Garry Stephens bert Maritime Museum, for lunch and discussion with members of the Yarram Aero Club during their community tour last week. about the funding needs of museum volunteers.
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Teacher leaves a legacy MARK Dows has achieved a consider- moments for Mr Dows. When asked how he felt about the move, he able amount in his 13 years at Yarram he was “pumped.” Secondary College (YSC), but now it’s said“It’s sad but at the same time, YSC students time for a change. will get a new teacher with new ideas,” he said.
The metal and engineering teacher and VET “I love Yarram and will still be working closeand VCAL coordinator will be making the move ly with YSC through their VCAL program, and to Foster Secondary College in 2020. working with the new teacher on creating projects Formerly an automotive and designs. repairer, the well-like teach“Foster doesn’t have a er landed his first teaching proper metal working area, role at YSC in 2006. so it will be a good opporAmong some of the highto revamp their metal One of my students tunity lights of his teaching career and tech area. in Yarram was helping many “The two colleges will topped the state in benefi of his students achieve ext from that.” cellence and find placement Mr Dows, who lives in engineering.” in the workplace. Toora, said getting to work – Mark Dows “One of my students with new students within his topped the state in engineerown community was an exing,” he said. citing prospect, as was being able to work closer A three-year project to build a Fe2B aircraft, to his family. led by Mr Dows, instigated by Bob Wenger and “I want to thank all the students I’ve taught orchestrated by students was another major ac- over the years for putting up with me and listening complishment. The aircraft now permanently re- and learning,” he said. sides in Yarram Memorial Park. “I hope they do really well in their future. Revamping the school metal workshop and And thank you to the YSC staff for being so helping to establish the school’s Richmond Foot- supportive.” ball Club Indigenous Garden alongside Sam Mr Dows also wanted to thank local businessMonk and students were just a few other proud es that kindly donated materials and equipment to
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FAREWELL: (L-R) Metal and engineering teacher, Mark Dows with Yarram Secondary College students Angus Barns, Jarian Long and Lucas Farley. help realise many of the school’s metal and engi- succeed,” he said. neering projects. Mr Dows will finish the end of the school year “They’ve helped me and the students at YSC at Yarram.
Winning mural design unveiled PORT Albert Water Tower working group members have announced the winner of the design competition for the town’s iconic tower. A striking image produced by Darcy Savage, Damien Arena and Sebastian Franz was the overwhelming favorite with the public, after a vote. “We had over 100 votes submitted, with the winners receiving nearly half of those votes, with 49 votes,” the group’s Kerryn Leak said. Darcy is formerly of Port Albert and his parents still live there. The group will seek stakeholders’ approval and then apply for funding.
WULGUNGGO Ngalu Learning Place hosted a special event focusing on family violence last week. The day featured a performance by the IBIJERRI Theatre Group at the Won Wron centre. Guests, including staff from Yarram and District Health Service and Latrobe Regional Health Care services, were welcomed by Wulgunggo Ngalu dancers performing traditional dances. This was followed by Steven Kane, founder of Empathy not Sympathy. He runs seminars throughout the country, helping young indigenous men find their way back from adversity. The welcome to Gurnai Kurnai country was spoken by Auntie Sandra Patton, a proud Djirra woman. IBIJERRI Theatre Group performed Scar Tree, a production they have been touring through Victoria, depicting some stories taken from real life. SPREADING A MESSAGE: (L-R) Cast For the staff at Wulgunngo Ngalu, starting conmembers of the IBIJERRI Theatre Group’s versations about issues such as family violence, Scar Tree production, Dion Williams, Mau- with their clients, is a stepping stone to helping rial Spearium and Racheal Oak Butler. them get clients’ lives back on track.
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WORD ON THE STREET Today we talk to Yarram Agricultural Show secretary and Game of Thrones fan, Joanne Milne. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m the branch manager here at Bendigo bank in Yarram and I have been in this position coming up on two years now. I have worked with Bendigo Bank for almost 12 years. I was originally in the city. My husband and I moved to Port Albert and we have been there for three years.
What was the attraction to Port Albert? My husband’s great, great grandparents are buried in Alberton cemetery and his great grandparents are buried in Yarram so we have a connection family-wise here. It’s just a great region and part of the world to live in. He loves his fishing and water sport so here was a natural place for us to end up. There was a year it didn’t go ahead, and that was really sad for the whole community, so we’re on to bigger and better things. I am the secretary of the Yarram Show. We’ve got federal funding to build a new exhiWe are a tight-knit little group with fantastic bition shed, aimed for Easter next year. volunteers and committee. We are hoping to hold flower shows and end of It takes a lot to put on a show each year and for the last couple of years, we’ve done it really year discos – it will be a great community space. The show, its pretty full-on at this time of year. well.
What else are you involved in within the community?
I’m pretty lucky to have my management’s support to let me dabble a little bit during the day in the show stuff and that’s what the Bendigo Bank is all about: it’s about the community. In the bank, we try and focus on a community group a month. Christmas time, we are working with St Vinnies to be a present drop spot for kids. We’ll get that up and running soon, so you can drop your gifts in here for kids under the tree. We will be doing a community group each month moving forward, which is really exciting. In this community, when the chips are down, or when something needs to be down, everyone rallies together. I think the drought has been a major factor in bringing everyone together, and everyone watches out for everyone else. It’s heart-warming.
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Kerrie is Lyric’s newest life member Will was thrilled to accept this special award. KERRIE Giles was inducted as the newHe joined Lyric five years ago and has helped est life member of Leongatha Lyric Thein lighting for almost every show over this time. atre at the club’s annual general meeting Lyric offers young people a supportive space recently. to learn new skills, contribute as an equal member
Life membership at Lyric is not given lightly, with recipients required to give at least 10 years of dedicated commitment to the company, including contributions in more than one area of Lyric’s activities. Performing on stage is what the public typically sees but there are so many other roles: costuming, props, back stage, set and construction, set painting, lighting, on the committee of management, among others. The roles the public do not see are integral to bringing a show to stage and are essential components to enable Lyric to be an important part of the community. Over the last 30 years, Kerrie has contributed in almost every area of Lyric’s operations. She served eight years on committee (19951996 and 2015-2020), directing, acting, production management and even coordinating the recent cull in the props shed. Kerrie is a highly respected leader in the company who invites members to participate and embodies an inclusive, supportive, enjoyable environment where everyone is valued for their contribution. Kerrie continues on as the elected president for the company in 2020 as Lyric take on a massive year, bringing two musicals to the stage. Kinky Boots will open in July and Ladies in Black in October, and both shows are going to blow the community away. During the evening, the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award was presented to Will McCarthy. The award was instigated 24 years ago by Don and Chris Perrett in memory of their son Geoff who was a much loved member of Lyric Theatre.
of the community and build a family who will accept them for just who they are. Will was remembered as a timid young man when he joined, and now struts around the set with a big smile and is always willing to assist. Seventeen new members were voted in to Lyric’s committee. To close the night out, the Some Like It Boggs cast performed hilarious skits from the current travelling show, which opened at Meeniyan last Friday. Don’t miss out on this fun. Tickets can be booked on the following details: Friday, November 22. Leongatha Rotary at Nerrena Hall. Contact, Leo 0419 559 654. Friday, November 29. FAMDA at Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Contact, Revelations or 0418 342 445. Saturday, November 30. Poowong Hall Committee. Contact, Heather Newcombe 0438 022 811.
Will McCarthy (R) receives the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award from Geoff’s parents Chris and Don Perrett, watched by Lyric president Kerrie Giles (L).
Sally’s cooking up a storm for the show SALLY Turnbull is whipping up culinary creations in her Devon North kitchen in readiness for this Saturday’s Yarram Show.
Sally will be entering biscuits, yo yos, sponge cake, chocolate cake and a cooked slice. “I have been entering the Yarram Show with my cooking for around 10 years now,” Sally said. “The first time I entered, I was as nervous as anything. I only entered the one item – a sponge cake - and was rapt when I won first prize.” She still gets a thrill each time she is successful, especially when there is lots of competition. “I remember entering the Traralgon show and all my cooking won. I was the only entry in some sections and in my opinion some were a bit substandard,” Sally said. “My daughter Madeline still reminds me of winning the vanilla slice section at that show. It was pretty ordinary, Madeline would say it was a shocker, but I was the only entry in that section so got the ribbon.” In recent years Sally has been entering the Melbourne Show with excellent results. “I have entered cooking at Maffra, Sale, Traralgon, Foster, Yarram and Melbourne but it is a really big effort to get the cooking to the shows, as you usually have to drop the entries off the day before and then go back late the next day or the RECOGNISING SERVICE: Kerrie Giles following Monday to pick up your entries, so now has been named a life member of Leongatha I tend to just stick to Melbourne, Sale and Yarram shows,” she said. Lyric Theatre and is with Peter Western.
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THE VIBE Sing like it’s Christmas time THE South Gippsland Singers are presenting their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 1 at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. This year it’s titled Almost Christmas. The opening number, Almost Christmas, is from A Little Princess, The Musical - a bright and catchy tune filled with festive spirit. The mood then mellows with the beautiful Still, Still, Still, which includes Brahms’ Lullaby. Two John Rutter carols add a little extra magic to the afternoon’s fare. Guests’ feet will be tapping to Cowboy Carol and Sing We All Noel. These are just some of the songs the choir will sing for you. This concert is always an enjoyable and uplifting experience. Once again, the program chosen by
Jen Holm and Dorothy Warren is an eclectic mix of fun, up-beat and traditional Christmas melodies. Bruce Grainger, as MC, is guaranteed to inform and amuse. And there’s also an opportunity for the audience to sing along with a few Christmas favourites. The mix of well-known tunes and more modern numbers is sure to give those attending a special afternoon of musical enjoyment. As usual, there will be a raffle so don’t forget your small change. Tickets will be on sale at the door at the Dakers Centre, corner Watt and Smith streets in Leongatha. The concert begins at 2pm on Sunday, December 1. Adults pay $15 and children are free. A delicious afternoon tea will be served after the concert. The South Gippsland Singers invite you to join them for the afternoon.
Earthy artists exhibit at Fish Creek THE delicate beauty of nature will be what Fish Creek and the gallery are about: supon display at Fish Creek’s Gecko Stu- porting artists. heartwarming in small communities like dio Gallery during a joint exhibition this this“It’s that the arts can bring people together.” month. For more information, call the gallery on 5683
RACE DAY: Organisers of this year’s Oaks Day Charity event, Sue Waugh, Judy Stephens and Fay Taylor. The event raised more than $2000 for Yarram District Health Service’s palliative care unit.
Ladies don finery for racing fun OAKS Day at Yarram Country Club had it all: fashions on the field, best hat and a program that rivalled that of the Flemington races. The function room at the Yarram Country Club was decked with beautiful roses on the tables and an entrance archway like that at Flemington. Guest enjoyed a delicious two course meal while studying the racing form guide and buying raffle tickets. The Oaks Day charity event is much anticipated by many locals and this year was no exception, with around $2000 being raised for the palliative care unit at the Yarram District Health Service.
Sarah Dingwall’s flame worked glass and sculpture pieces will feature alongside the pigment ink pen work and gold lead on cotton rag paper pieces of Emma Morgan’s. Titled Understory, the display will run from November 21 to December 16. An opening evening will also be hosted at the gallery on Friday, November 22, 6-8pm with both artists in attendance. “Understory is an exploration of the regenerative cycles found in nature, and where similar patterns are mirrored in the human experience,” Sarah said. “Something new coming out of the old, endings giving way to beginnings and the necessity of light and dark.” While she is returning to the space to exhibit, Sarah’s enchanting glass objects have been on sale at the gallery for some years. “Nature has always inspired me, but I love that glass can be used as a vehicle to highlight the delicacies of nature,” she said. By preserving these found objects in glass, Sarah said she hopes it will encourage people to have a closer look at parts of nature that would have otherwise perished. “Emma and I have exhibited before, and our work ties in really well together – it’s both chilled and consists of neutral colours,” Sarah said. While she hails from the Peninsula, Sarah frequents Fish Creek, recently spending a month in the area creating her flame worked glass. “There is so much inspiration here,” she said. “I really do love this part of the world, and
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Industry thrives in Burra Hub drives the region THE Korumburra Industrial Estate may be the town’s manufacturing and wholesaling heart, but Noelene Cosson says many things have contributed to the Burra’s business success.
number of permits secured. It’s something Noelene believes will help to welcome newcomers to what is already a thriving industrial centre. In addition to the plans for new buildings (Noelene herself will soon move her business Key among them is a supportive local council, to a newer premises within the estate), other, a can-do attitude in the estate older factories, have been itself and retail precinct that refurbished. is beginning to kick goals. “We’re all enthused for Noelene, whose dairy Korumburra. I think things equipment wholesaling busihave improved in the past ness has been a local sucWe’re all enthused couple of years because of cess story, is also president the positivity in the town,” for Korumburra.” of the Korumburra Business Noelene said. Association. “We’re working well in – Noelene Cosson She knows better than partnership with the South most just how well the town Gippsland Shire Council. is placed for the future. The other thing is we’ve got a couple of new ad“We’ve got a thriving industrial estate. We’ve ditions to the retail strip that really stop the traffic: got a shortage of factories at the moment, but that’s the Burra Brewery and the Borough Departwe’ve got development happening now, which is ment Store. really good,” Noelene said. “They’re certainly not the only businesses in While the estate is home to a variety of trades, town, but they are businesses that bring people to BUSTLING BUSINESSES: Korumburra Industrial Estate devotees Noelene Cosson and several factories are planned in the future, with a town. I hope we can all leverage off that.”
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HIS magnificent property is nestled in the beautiful green rolling hills of Gippsland close to the Dumbalk Village and an easy 20 minute drive to South Gippsland’s major business hub of Leongatha. The land is an impressive 1409m2 with an additional parcel of unmade road licence. The landscaping is amazing and is designed to be low maintenance. The home has been renovated throughout and all the hard work has been done. It is currently set up as a two bedroom, with the option of converting the second lounge to a third bedroom/master and also the option to convert the study to an additional small bedroom. The layout is designed around an open plan central kitchen which has been extensively modified and offers ample storage and bench space, large oven and gas cooktop. Directly adjoining the kitchen is a beautiful family room with a wood heater and direct connection to the formal lounge and the outdoor undercover entertaining/barbecue area.
The main bathroom offers a double sink, shower and spa bath, and is adjoining the separate toilet room with vanity. The bedrooms are a generous size with a large walk-in robe to the master and its very own access to the rear porch. Inside the home you will be impressed by the additional features such as the ornate ceilings, reverse cycle heating and cooling, feature mantel, two study areas, built-in meals area plus breakfast bar and more. The north facing front of the home offers a full length undercover verandah, as well as a large deck/balcony for entertaining or just simply relaxing in the beautiful sunlight, enjoying a meal and absorbing the absolutely stunning outlook. Additional outdoor features include a lock-up workshop under the house, tank water storage, garden sheds, wood shed, free standing gazebo, beautiful views of the native gum trees lining the adjoining river (to the unmade road licence) and the surrounds, creating an abundance of creative space for the kids to explore and so much more. Book in a time for your personal inspection of this property. We would love to show it to you.
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Bees are essential to productive gardens INSECTS are responsible for about three quarters of all pollination of our main crop species, and honey bees are the most important and most efficient of these pollinating insects. Without bees our food sources would reduce to some grains, a few fruit species and fish, because many of our grazing animals rely on clover and other bee pollinated pastures. We all know how important bees are but sadly bees have become a less common sight in recent years. We are often asked how to make the garden a bee-friendly place and encourage more bees. With some creative gardening, you can do your bit for local bees and liven up your flowerbed at the same time. The single most important factor is diversity and plant species that will provide nectar for bees all year round. Bees travel up to five kilometers from their hives, actively collecting nectar and moving pollen from one flower to another. A garden of any size can contain flowering plants and if bees range over a variety of differBEE APPEAL: Tino Carnevale, a presenter on Gardening Australia, with a variety of lav- ent flowering plants then they are stronger and healthier. enders perfect for attracting bees to the garden. The benefit to you is the more bees you entice into your garden, the bigger your harvest will be because so many vegetables and fruits require GARDEN bees for pollination and fruit set. MULCH Native bees are also important pollinators and COLOUR TO THE GARDEN some native plants can only be pollinated by loTREATED cal bees. TIMBER Whereas it is beneficial to the bees to have native plants our native bees prefer, they are happy FANTASTIC SELECTION OF UPRIGHT TREATED PINE SLEEPERS to forage on some non-native plants. GRAFTED AND WEEPING MAPLES The best plants for native bees include callisteCUSTOM TREATING FROM $49.95 mon, flowering gums, westringia, leptospermum, POSTS AND POLES hakea and brachycome, to name a few. HUGH RANGE OF INDOOR PLANTS Lavender is one of the best plants to attract SAWN TIMBER FROM $4 & NEW POT RANGE IN STOCK both honey bees and native bees. Lavender has it all: it flowers most of the year, HARDWARE STUNNING SALVIAS IN FLOWER AND the flowers are the right colour (bees prefer blue, white or yellow flowers) and is scented. Lavender MANY NEW PERENNIAL fits into most gardens and will also grow well in MAKE YOUR GARDEN BEE FRIENDLY pots.
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From Russia to roses Grace Griffith IT was a leap of faith for Nina Kane, uprooting her entire life in Russia to relocate to Korumburra in March 2018. The move - which saw Nina leave her job as a lawyer, her apartment and everything familiar to her – was so that she could marry the love of her life, Darren Kane. “I found a big, strong Australian man,” she said. But little did she know at the time she’d also rediscover another love in Australia. “Another one of the loves of my life is roses,” she said. While Nina tried to grow roses and other flowers in Russia, it wasn’t viable in her apartment. “I have about 40 rose bushes now on our Korumburra property,” she said. “It’s nice that Darren supports me: he digs out holes and plants, I just supervise.” When she and Darren moved into their Korumburra home, right after their “fairytale” wedding last year, Nina immediately began making improvements. “The garden is looking more like home, sweet home,” she said. Her diverse and vibrant collection of roses, which she has procured from locals, attracted the attention of judges at the Leongatha Rose Spectacular recently. Despite poor weather conditions that spoiled several of her roses prior to the show, Nina still
managed to place first prize for full bloom rose and second prize for the fragrant rose section. “It was an amazing day, I was so happy,” she said. The recognition, the support of her community and her developing collection of roses has made her move to Australia that much sweeter. “Moving from one country to other is a very serious step and you have to be a brave person to change everything in your life,” she said. “In the beginning, it wasn’t easy at all, but we managed it. I had a lot of support from Darren’s family” Nina initially visited Australia in 2016 before her move to get a feel for the country. She was immediately impressed. “I found that people here are very helpful and supportive, friendly and smiley,” she said. But culturally, Nina said Australians and Russians differ greatly. While Russians are more direct, Nina said Australians are “very polite”. “When people here tell you something is good, it’s not always good – they just want to be polite and don’t want to upset me,” she said. “I tell my husband, you won’t upset me if you don’t like this dish.” Another glaring contrast for Nina is our “amazing” wildlife and living in the countryside after residing in the Russian city, Pskov, for 18 years. “It’s a new experience. I love nature, the hills in Korumburra are magic, the ocean is just amazing,” she said.
“The eucalyptus trees after rain, they smell so good. I’ll just drive with my windows down.” Nina’s 19-year-old daughter has also fallen in love with Australia and intends to move here after completing her study in Russia. Nina now works at South Gippsland Shire Council as a risk officer. “After working as a lawyer for over 20 years in Russia, I wanted to be useful for society and do something here related to law,” she said. Nina said she also enjoys joining in Zumba classes in Leongatha, embroidering, and getting to know her community. “I’m really happy that I’m here,” Nina said.
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More to this small coastal garden than pretty flowers
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risk of the gardeners getting wet feet. The Applebees used to live on a large block in Kilcunda. “We would come home to a beautiful view but we used to take all weekend to mow the grass,” Shelley said. That’s why when the smaller Inverloch block became available, they did not hesitate.
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Smart hacks for moving house To avoid messy explosions and major cleanIT’S a task that most of us dread: moving ups, place all bottles of liquid (shampoo, cleaning house. Putting all your belongings into boxes just so that they can be taken out again is nobody’s favourite activity, so we have compiled these tried and true moving tips to make the shift as seamless as possible. Firstly, slide your clothes on hangers directly into garbage bags. Not only will this cut down on packing time, but unpacking will be an absolute breeze. If you don’t have any bubble wrap on hand, don’t worry: wrap breakable dishware and breakables in your shirts. You will save on money and you can pack multiple items at once by using this trick. For all your other clothes, roll them instead of folding them as this is more space efficient.
supplies) in zip lock bags or plastic bags before packing. Sandwich bags or small containers will also be a useful packing tool for small items such as screws so that when you go to put your bed frame or bookshelf back together, they’ll all be in the same place. Colour-coding your boxes can help you separate items to pack and make placing boxes in corresponding rooms in your new house much easier. Alternatively, make sure to label your boxes. Label boxes on the side, not on the top, so that when you stack them you will still be able to identify what’s inside each box. For weighty boxes, cut handles into either side of the cardboard for easy lifting. For your heaviest items, use suitcases as the handles and wheels will make for easy transportation. Make sure to defrost your fridge and freezer at least a day before the big shift: this will guarantee you avoid any nasty leaks and bad smells by doing it ahead of time. You don’t need to spend a small fortune on packing boxes either: approach local supermarkets and stores for free packing boxes. Don’t forget to pack a separate, smaller bag with all of your basics, such as a change of clothes and your toothbrush, because chances are you won’t unpack everything in the one day.
PACKING TIPS: We don’t like moving either, but to make it that bit easier for you we’ve shared a few of our favourite moving tricks. Making sure you have a few essentials that are easy accessible will make life a lot easier and save you from having to tear apart boxes unnecessarily. Another great way to stay super organised is to use a moving app that will send you reminders and can catalogue the things you pack. If you’ve got a bunch of items you don’t want to take with you, plan ahead for a garage sale before your move day, list the bigger items on Face-
book’s marketplace, or donate your things ahead of time. You don’t want to be dealing with unwanted items on your move out day! Lastly, make sure you have the electricity and water connected at your new home, or at the very least have torches and candles handy. This step often gets overlooked, but there is nothing worse than realising you’ll be spending the first night in your new home in the dark.
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Make bus stop safer, says MP THE State Government has been called on to fund school bus infrastructure for Waratah Bay school students. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath called on Education Minister James Merlino in State Parliament recently to allocate the money. Foster Secondary College will undertake infrastructure works to upgrade the stop on Meikle Road to safely accommodate two buses at its own cost. Ms Bath said the State Government should cover the expenses for the Meikle Road bus stop upgrade, rather than Foster Secondary College paying. “It is unjust a school should take financial responsibility for what is essentially a State Government education matter,” Ms Bath said. Families and Foster Secondary College have been working with Ms Bath to solve the school bus issue in Waratah Bay, which has been ongoing for many years. Ms Bath said following a long campaign by
families, exceptional coordination by Foster Secondary College and two bus companies, Waratah Bay secondary students will finally travel by school bus with ease in 2020. “The Education Department has largely ignored pleas from Waratah Bay families and Foster Secondary College who instructed the school to ‘sort it out’,” Ms Bath said. “It is disappointing parents have been forced to drive students five kilometres to the top road just to catch a school bus.” The 10 Waratah Bay students had been stranded and unable to catch a school bus in town because the Foster Secondary College school bus is not permitted to detour from Sandy Point. From next year, the Fish Creek Primary School bus will be detouring to pick up the 10 Waratah Bay students. A bus crossover with the Foster Secondary College bus will occur at Meikle Road, enabling the secondary students to conveniently travel to SAFETY CONCERN: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath and the Waratah Bay community are relieved a solution for their school bus woes is in place for 2020. school.
MP all ears on the road History makes society money “I’m out and about in Gippsland South all the time, but this specific program coincides with an electorate-wide survey I’m undertaking in an effort to understand what people want from the State Government for our region for the future,” Mr O’Brien said. He recently undertook listening posts at Mirboo “We have surveys rolling in at the moment, North, Loch, Nyora, Poowong and Loch Sport. with over 200 returned already touching on issues that are important to people. These include the state of our roads, local councils and rates, protection for the environment and action on climate change as well as community safety and hospital and school upgrades.” Mr O’Brien said the community had responded well to the campaign. “It’s been great engaging with locals in their own communities, whether it’s in a formal meeting or standing outside the local supermarket or café as people come and go,” he said. “I really enjoy the interaction and people have given me some good ideas for our future and some of the issues that really need to be tackled. “The final phase of the program involves sessions in Sale and Yarram in the weeks starting POLITICAL MATTERS: Gippsland South November 18, as well as an upcoming business survey that will specifically target the concerns of MLA Danny O’Brien chatted with locals in small and medium enterprises.”
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members. THE coffers of Inverloch Beilby’s farm. The Inverloch Historical SoTo find out more, look up the Historical Society have is always looking for new society at http://www.inverlochreceived a boost courtesy ciety images and documents, and new history.com or on Facebook. of Inverloch and District Lions Club. The society received the proceeds of the auction of a canvas print at the Lions club’s Cup Eve Dinner recently. Auctioneer Pat Barry from Southcoast First National had a busy time with many bidders, with the result pleasing the society. The photo was bought by Deidre Hales and shows a stone wall built in 1934 with sustenance labour. The wall started below St Kilda Street and is part blue stone, part sandstone. Wooden groynes in the photo were added to try and stop sand movement. The photo was taken from near Venus Street and large trees SECURING HISTORY: Inverloch Historical Society presin the right of the picture on the ident John Hutchinson presents successful bidder Deidre far shoreline mark the spot of Hales with the photo she bought of Inverloch.
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Caring for carers AT one time in our lives, many of us will become the carer for a loved one or need a carer ourselves.
NOT ON: Anglers and other visitors to jetties are being urged to take their rubbish home, wherever they visit in South Gippsland. Rubbish was left behind at the Inverloch jetty recently and removed by a proud Inverloch resident.
Tee off for cancer FOSTER Golf Club is taking part in a fundraising event to support skin cancer research. Cancer Council Victoria’s Longest Day will take place on Monday, December 16. The Longest Day is a 72-hole golf endurance challenge raising funds and awareness for skin cancer research. Get a team together, register online to set up a fundraising page and tee off to support a cancer-free future. Find out more and register at: www.longestday.org.au
No matter who you care for, taking on this role is a significant event that brings many challenges and rewards. Carers improve the lives of the people they care for, contribute to broader community wellbeing and provide a substantial economic benefit. Carers make an enormous contribution to our communities as well as our national economy and without them, it would cost the country more than $60 billion per year to deliver the work and support they provide. National Carers Week, held recently, promoted and valued the role of unpaid carers in our community and raised awareness about the Carers Recognition Act 2012. “The Carers Recognition Act was legislated in 2012 and recognises the important contribution that people in care relationships make to our community and the unique knowledge that carers hold about the person in their care,” Bass Coast Shire
SHOULDERS TO LEAN ON: The Bass Coast Shire Council Carers’ Support Group meets regularly for morning tea. mayor Cr Brett Tessari said. “We want all carers to be acknowledged and supported by the services provided for them.” The Act empowers carers and the people they
Coastcare celebrates milestone COASTCARE Victoria is celebrating 25 years of supporting thousands of volunteers in protecting and enhancing Victoria’s 2000 kilometres of coastline, including in South Gippsland.
toria connects more than 10,000 people with Victoria’s coasts every year and provides them with opportunities to help protect coasts and marine environments. Coastcare coordinator Adam Taylor said, “The Victorian Government first launched the CoastAs a Department of Environment, Land, Water care Victoria program in 1994, making Victoria and Planning (DELWP) program, Coastcare Vic- the first state in Australia to formally support its
Charity Christmas cards THE South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau is proud to offer for sale Christmas cards for three worthwhile charities this year: Anglicare, Cancer Council and Royal Flying Doctor Service. Prices range from $4 to $7.50 for a pack of five. The bureau is situated in the Memorial Hall Complex, corner of McCartin Street and Michael Place, Leongatha and is open 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm, Saturday and 11am-3pm, Sunday.
Spotlight on kinders FAMILIES and staff at Mirboo North Early Learning Centre recently heard about the rollout of funded three-year-old kindergarten to South Gippsland Shire in 2020. Parliamentary secretary for early childhood education, Sonya Kilkenny, visited to explain the shire is one of six regional local government areas where longer three-year-old sessions will come into effect in 2020. The longer kinder sessions are designed to ensure children are better ready for school and life.
SEASIDE LEARNING: Coastcare’s Bruce Atkin leads a rockpool ramble at Walkerville.
Milpara Community House news THE November first aid course is booked out but there is another day on Tuesday, December 3 at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcot Road Korumburra. CPR will run in the morning and Provide First Aid (Level 2) and Education and Care First Aid are full day courses. Bookings taken directly by Victorian First Aid https://victorianfirstaid.com. au/Korumburra/ We have also scheduled another RSA course for this term. It will be Thursday, December 12, 5pm-9 pm. Bookings can be done online through TryBooking https://www. trybooking.com/BGUHO or call Milpara. If you are planning to attend any workshop or course, please
care for to take part in care planning where appropriate and to access available services. For more information on the Act, visit www.basscoast.vic. gov.au/carersupport.
let us know so we have a good idea of numbers. Why? Because it is sad for everyone when we turn people away and we could have booked a larger space. Possibly, worse when we cancel due to low numbers but with last minute bookings, it would have easily gone ahead. Stuart the Anglicare financial counsellor will be at Milpara on Monday, November 25. This is a free service please use the opportunity. There is no shame in getting help. For bookings please call 1800 286 260 Don’t forget to let us know if you are attending our Connect Over Food Luncheon on Tuesday, November 19. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some friendly company. Phone Milpara 56552524.
MUSICAL FLAIR BEV and Ed Hanley of Dumbalk are proud great-grandparents of Emma Lawless-Denny of Canberra. “Her mum Courtney, our granddaughter, told me as soon as she put the musical instrument in front of her, this was her reaction,” Bev said. Emma’s parents Courtney and Kieran Denny play in the Canberra Brass Band. Courtney is the granddaughter of Bev and Ed’s daughter Judy Lawless and her husband Matthew Lawless of Sale.
coastal volunteers. “Today, a network of more than 2200 volunteers is the powerhouse of Coastcare Victoria, and these volunteers use their local environmental knowledge to plan and deliver projects.” Events are taking place across the state, celebrating the milestone with volunteers and reflecting on local achievements. “Volunteers care for coasts and marine environments through a vast range of activities including on-ground works, research and community education programs,” Mr Taylor said. “Coastcare Victoria supports volunteers and activities through grant funding, volunteer training, assistance with project requirements and facilitating connections amongst coastal networks. “By looking after precious coastal assets, Coastcare Victoria volunteers are also protecting more than 12,000 plant and animal species within diverse ecosystems along the state’s coastline. Many of these species are not found anywhere else in the world.” Coastcare and volunteers also deliver the education program Summer by the Sea, which offers hundreds of free activities every January about Victoria’s unique coastal and marine environments. Coastcare facilitator for South Gippsland, Bruce Atkin said, “Across South Gippsland, Coastcare Victoria works with volunteers in over 25 community groups and organisations to deliver a wide range of projects protecting local coastline. “In recent years across South Gippsland, we have supported many amazing projects, ranging from the removal of sea spurge at Harmers Haven and Wilsons Promontory, to extensive studies of migratory waders and a citizen science water quality project for Corner Inlet.”
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Ratepayers want more consultation A RATEPAYERS group is calling on Bass Coast Shire Council to be more consultative with the community. That was the upshot of the Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association’s annual general meeting at the Dalyston Community Hall recently. Among examples put forward were community concerns about council initially choosing the San Remo foreshore as the site for a regional skate park, as well as council not heeding calls from the community to introduce livestreaming of meetings. Other issues raised were: • The Coronet Bay community’s objections to a proposed international tourist hotel development at the beach end of Norsemens Road. • Erosion at Inverloch’s surf beach. Former engineer for the Shire of Woorayl, Keith Godridge, told the meeting a rock wall should be built to project the surf lifesaving club and road. • Dogs roaming onto other properties and dog poo creating a hazard for pedestrians. The new committee is president Kevin Griffin, Wonthaggi; vice president, Margaret Rhodes, Inverloch; secretary, Kristin Nuske, Wonthaggi; treasurer, John Trigt, Surf Beach; and committee members Susan Linley, Coronet Bay; Andrew Marston, Rhyll; Peter McMahon, Cowes; and Sue Res, Wonthaggi.
PROMOTING VACCINATIONS: (L-R) South Gippsland Shire Council’s Leanne Wilkinson presents a certificate to Tina van’t Hof from Korumburra Secondary College.
Teens heed health call KORUMBURRA Secondary College has won a prize for promoting immunisation among students. The college achieved a 100 per cent return rate for immunisation consent cards for the fourth year running. Each year South Gippsland Shire Council awards a prize to the secondary school that connects the most students with the secondary school immunisation program. Korumburra Secondary College won, with Mirboo North Secondary College coming second after increasing their return rate from 82 per cent last year to 96 per cent this year. “South Gippsland secondary schools achieved very impressive immunisation consent card returns this year,” council’s Tim DeVere said. All schools had at least 80 per cent of the cards returned which means more than 700 students in years 7 and 10 are on track to being protected against disease. Korumburra Secondary College was presented with a certificate and gift vouchers as part of their achievement. The immunisations will occur early next year. For more information about the immunisation program, phone 5662 9200.
Dollars for our veterans THE State Government is keeping the legacy of local veterans alive with funding to support Bass Valley Friends of the RSL, and Inverloch and Foster RSL sub-branches. Victorian Veterans Minister Robin Scott and Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale last week announced Bass Valley Friends of RSL will receive $675 to install a cast bronze plaque in honour of all of those from Bass Valley and district who served in the Boer War. Inverloch RSL will receive $5000 to upgrade their electrical supply. Foster RSL will receive $15,500 to upgrade its clubrooms. A further $14,800 will be given to South Gippsland Group of Melbourne Legacy to provide welfare assistance for winter fuel to widows in need.
ON THE LAND Scholarship keeps rural dream alive HANNAH Thorson (pictured) has gone to the city to learn more about agriculture but her heart remains in South Gippsland. Thanks to receiving Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s 2017 Bill Pyle Tertiary Scholarship to support her Bachelor of Agricultural Science study at La Trobe University, Hannah has been able to bring her new knowledge back to the farm during her course. “Some subjects have been harder, some I’ve enjoyed more, but there’s been heaps I found I could apply on the farm,” Hannah said. “For example, last year I learnt about pests in crops so I was able to go home and look at the turnip crop, find the pests and do something about them.” Gardiner Dairy Foundation is now taking applications for its 2020 tertiary scholarships, with seven scholars to receive $10,000 annually for up to three years to contribute towards costs associated with their studies. Applications close on November 24. Hannah, from Dumbalk, is nearing the end of her three-year course. “It meant I didn’t have to get a job in Melbourne so I could concentrate on my studies and I’ve been able to go home virtually every weekend and work and see my family,” she said. “It’s a generous scholarship so it was good to study without stressing about money. It was also a great help for my parents, Tanya and Fizz. Without it, they would have had to help a lot more, so they’ve been very grateful as well.” Hannah said she enjoys Melbourne, particularly meeting new friends and the food options. “But the fact I’ve been going home pretty much every weekend has helped. If I was here for weeks and weeks on end I would struggle. The country is where I want to be,” she said. “I love going home.” Hannah will graduate in December and plans to spend the next few months at home, working on the farm where the family milks about 350 mainly Friesian cows, with some Jersey crosses, and continuing the casual job she’s been doing for more than five years at the MG Trading Store in Dumbalk. “After that I’m not sure; I’ve been changing my mind a bit,” she said. “I’m interested in agronomy jobs but I want to work around Gippsland if I can. I don’t want to move too far from home.” Whatever the eventual outcome, agriculture and particularly dairy farming remain at the core of Hannah’s ambitions.
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“My interests have always been in agriculture,” she said. “I enjoy being on the farm and also enjoy my job in the store because I get along well with farmers and enjoy selling agricultural products. “I always knew I didn’t want a job in the office. I wanted to be outside with an agricultural connection and I still love dairy. I love the animals and the fresh air.” Gardiner Dairy Foundation will award seven tertiary scholarships to students from Victorian dairy regions who are starting study in 2020. The scholarships are named in recognition of contributions to the dairy industry by Shirley Harlock, Jakob Malmo, Bill Pyle, Doug Weir and the late Niel Black. Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s Dr Clive Noble said the tertiary scholarships are awarded to students who have been accepted into a course that will benefit the Victorian dairy industry or dairy communities. For more information go to: https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/people-community/#tert or email Richard Meredith: richard.meredith@ gardinerfoundation.com.au
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ON THE LAND VFF still relevant, 40 years on FORTY years ago, farmers united to agriculture would not be in the position where it form their own industry body group to is at the moment,” he said, noting the VFF’s role in securing recent drought support funding from advance their interests. the State Government for Wellington and East The longevity of the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is something Cameron Corrigan is keen to maintain. The Krowera farmer is the VFF’s new member and network development representative for Gippsland. He is aiming to increase membership and be a conduit between local farmers and head office. “The VFF is essential to agriculture. Without a peak lobby group to hold government to account,
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Gippsland shires. Mr Corrigan also credited the VFF with helping to achieve discounted tractor registration fees and livestock identification tags, and the diesel rebate. “The VFF also lobbied for the rates review that is being done by the State Government at the moment,” he said, adding council rates could consume up to 30 per cent of some farmers’ incomes. Mr Corrigan said young farmers still need further government assistance to be able to buy property, particularly those in the livestock game not able to work their way into farm ownership through sharefarming, the traditional pathway for young dairy farmers. He still feels there is work to do in promoting the animal husbandry farmers display after recent negative campaigns by animal lobbyists. “I see dairy farmers working 80 to 100 hours a week who absolutely love their herds,” Mr Corrigan said. “Some people say farmers don’t care for their animals but that’s absolute nonsense.” The membership rate of the VFF and its dairy commodity group, the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria, is similar to other regions in the state, with one in five farmers a member. There are VFF branches in Bass Coast, South Gippsland and Yarram locally, as well as Warragul, Yinnar and Sale. Mr Corrigan said the pressing issue facing dairy farmers was the high cost of inputs. “The milk price seems to be at a level where people are relatively happy with it,” he said. “It’s just the price of all the inputs that are going into your farm that are counteracting the better
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AGRICULTURE FIRST: Cameron Corrigan is looking to advance the farming industry’s needs through his new role with the Victorian Farmers Federation. price. Born on a sheep and beef property near Albury, “The cost of buying feed, the cost of hay and NSW, Mr Corrigan and wife Steph now fatten Angrain are impacting guys in South Gippsland.” gus steers and a few heifers at Krowera. Fortunately South Gippsland’s wet spring is He comes to the VFF with management expebuoying spirits. rience in the retail and flooring sectors.
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ON THE LAND Colostrum is key ANIMALS are born without immunity to disease and rely on colostrum (the first milk) from their mother until their own immune system has developed at one to two months of age. The health and survival of an animal is dependent upon how quickly and how much colostrum it drinks in its first few hours of life. If animals do not receive sufficient, high quality colostrum during the first 24 hours, they will be more susceptible to disease. The most common cause of insufficient colostrum intake is a difficult birth, which reduces the ability of the animal to suckle. Early bonding between the young animal and its mother will also maximise the chance of the animal receiving sufficient
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colostrum. Pregnant animals can be vaccinated prior to giving birth, to ensure their colostrum is of high quality. Producers may wish to have a stored supply of quality colostrum available. This can be achieved by freezing high-qual-
ity colostrum collected from the first milking. Supplements are typically less efficient at giving immunity. If an animal has received insufficient colostrum from its mother, it may be fed stored colostrum using a nipple bottle or a stomach tube.
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Cow prices lift while bull returns ease THERE were approximately 1,500 export and 260 young cattle penned representing an increase of 680 head weekon-week. Most of the usual buying group were present and operating in a dearer market in places. Quality was good in the prime export weights while the young cattle were very mixed. Trade heifers lifted 13c/kg. Grown steers, bullocks and manufacturing steers sold firm. Cows improved from 5c to 15c/kg and more on some sales. Heavy bulls eased 15c to 30c/kg as an absent processor order impacted the sale. A handful of vealers sold from 235c to 313c/ kg. Yearling trade steers made from 300c to 312c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 272c to 312c/kg. Grown steers made from 312c to 326c/kg. Bullocks sold from 305c to 336c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish made from 275c to 294c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 260c to 276c with the crossbred portion making from 267c to 315c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 216c to 255c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold from 232c to 275c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 250c to 308c with the dairy portion making from 242c to 254c/kg. The next sale draw - November 20 and 21: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Landmark, 3. Elders, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co and 5. SEJ.
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Wednesday, November 6 BULLOCKS 4 Baryczka M Airly 698.8 335.6 12 Holt & Perry Korumburra 680.0 333.6 21 Holt G Flinders 834.8 330.0 1 Bell I & D Tarwin 585.0 326.0 11 Stothers Cj & Ma Stratford 619.1 326.0 7 Jarvis Ej Mountain View 647.9 325.0 STEER 3 Nuntin Pines Stratford 526.7 315.0 1 Barrett Lw & Ma Korumburra 440.0 312.6 2 Clavarno G & T Unknown District 520.0 312.0 2 Triantafyllou M Woodside 465.0 310.0 4 Hennig R + Dj Bulga 208.8 308.6 1 Clark Jt & Ej Poowong 505.0 305.0 HEIFERS 1 Hams Ce & Ma Korumburra 560.0 311.6 16 Waite Pc Glengarry 458.1 311.6 15 Mattern J & S Tarraville 506.3 308.0 10 Bennett Ea & Je 517.5 305.0 5 Ahrens Hj Foster 520.0 300.0 2 Mcmillan Cj Airly 457.5 300.0 COWS 1 Whelan K & F Outtrim 810.0 275.0 1 Drs Pastoral Sale 675.0 271.6 3 Newmann Bj & Le Perry Bridge 776.7 271.6 1 Surace Jv & Fl Korumburra 750.0 271.6 11 Spring Valley Past Unknown District 587.7 270.6 5 Bell I & D Tarwin 590.0 269.6 BULLS 1 Treevalley Holdings PL Koonwarra 835.0 307.6 1 Cook Gs Yallourn Nth 1,020.0 296.6 1 Farms Trust D & B Yarram 1,000.0 296.6 1 Elm Valley P/l Tarwin Lower 955.0 295.6 1 Waite Pc Glengarry 675.0 290.6 1 Newmann Bj & Le Perry Bridge 1,055.0 290.0
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GROWN A/C S & D CURTIS, WILD DOG VALLEY (ELDERS) 18 Angus x Steers, 20 months A/C D & L YOUNG, RIPPLEBROOK (ELDERS) 16 Angus steers, 2 years, very quiet A/C VUILLER POLL SHORTHORNS (ALEX SCOTT ) 15 Shorthorn steers, 15 mths by Stud Shorthorn bulls, very well bred. A/C B&M SHEARS (ELDERS) 12 Hereford steers, 16 mths A/C TV & LM MOREING, BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 16 Hereford hfrs, 2yo, PTE 5 hereford steers, 14 mths, 'never ever accred' WEANERS A/C KELLY BEEF (ALEX SCOTT ) 70 Angus & Black Baldy heifers, 12 mths, weaned 10 Hereford steers, 12-14mths 40 Hfd/BB/Ang heifers, 14-16 mths A/C NALAJULE NOMINEES P/L, MARDAN (LANDMARK) 90 Angus steers, 12-14 months, Leawood blood, 2x7in1, drenched Dectomax A/C J & S KELLY (ALEX SCOTT) 70 Angus steers,12 mths weaned Woodland Springs and Fernleigh blood (vendor bred) A/C D HARRIS EARTHMOVING, TARWIN LOWER (SEJ) 50 Angus hfrs 15 Angus steers 13-15 mths, Yancowinna bld A/C DIXON & LEE P/L (LANDMARK) 30 Angus steers 30 Angus hfrs 12-14 mths, by stud Lawson bulls A/C A & C BALL, KORUMBURRA, ‘PROPERTY SOLD’ (LANDMARK) 50 Angus & Charo steers, 12-15 mths A/C P & S CAMPBELL, MARDAN (SEJ) 42 Angus steers, 13-14 months , 3 x 5 in 1, dectomaxed mid Oct, Ythanbrae, Barwidgee + Merlewood blood A/C D HALL, FISH CREEK (SEJ) 40 Angus steers, 12-14 months (tops of the drop and all weaned) A/C MIRALAI PARTNERSHIP, BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 40 Hereford hfrs, 13-16 mths, Wiruna blood, 'never ever accred' A/C A BOWTELL (ELDERS) 30 Angus steers, 12 months A/C N & R LEE, SALE (LANDMARK) 30 Angus steers, 8-9 mths, Innesdale blood, yard weaned A/C PUKENUI PTY LTD, MIRBOO NORTH (ELDERS) 8 Angus steers 20 Angus heifers 12-14 mths, weaned, Te Mania blood 5662 4033
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A/C R CROMBE, SPRINGBERG LANE (ELDERS) 25 Angus steers, 12 mths, never ever accred A/C K PERRY, YINNAR (LANDMARK) 25 Angus mixed sex weaners, 8-9 mths A/C NR & KD HANSFORD, YINNAR (LANDMARK) 20 Poll hereford mix sexes, 12-15 mths A/C BJ O'LOUGHLIN, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 12-13 mths A/C CONISBEE & CO, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 10-12 mths, yard weaned, EU accredited A/C P & A BOYLE, STONY CREEK (ELDERS) 20 Char x M/S weaners, 10 mths, bucket reared A/C MERLEWOOD ANGUS, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 17 Angus hfrs, 12-13 mths, 2x5in1, drenched early nov, very quiet, 'never ever accredited’ A/C LILY PARK, MARDAN (ELDERS) 15 Angus steers, 13 mths, weaned, Battersby blood A/C MON DISEREE, TARWIN LOWER (SEJ) 15 Hereford steers, 12 mths A/C L HIGGINS (ELDERS) 15 Angus mix sex weaners A/C R LONGMUIR, STRATFORD (LANDMARK) 12 Hereford steers, 14 mths A/C D & K MANNING, BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 10 Hereford hfrs, 12-18 mths, not joined A/C SP DUNLOP, TARWIN (LANDMARK) 9 Ang hfrs, 10-12 mths, 'never ever accredited', vendor bred COWS & CALVES/JOINED FEMALES A/C B J KALLADY, GELLIONDALE, “PROPERTY SOLD”, (PHC) 80 Angus cows & calves, cows mixed ages, calves 1-5 mths marked & vac. All by Lawson & Yancowinna bulls & cows redastured to same A/C A CLARK, BEGA (LANDMARK) 10 x 10 Angus first calf hfrs, 2.5yrs, well grown, clvs 1-2 mths, not rejoined 20 x 20 Angus cows & clvs, 5-7 yrs, clvs 1-2 mths, not rejoined A/C TYERS (SEJ) 20 x 20 Angus cows & calves with Charolais caf, 1-2 mths, not rejoined A/C R & M VERNON, (BREEDER) MIRBOO (PHC) 10 Angus heifers, Merlewood blood, PTIC to LBW Merlewood Angus bull to CC 1/12/19 A/C B. S. CANTWELL, STONY CREEK (PHC) 2 Angus bulls, 16-18 mths A/C G THOMAS, TRARALGON (LANDMARK) 1 Poll Hereford bull, 2yo A/C R JONES, FOSTER (SEJ) 1 Angus bull, 2 years old
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Star Careers situations vacant
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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
Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12.
Design Technology Teacher
A full or part-time Design Technology (Wood) Teacher is required for an ongoing position commencing 28 January 2020. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 22 November To apply please visit: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au /about/work-at-newhaven In accordance with Child Safe legislation, preferred applicants will be subject to employment screening.
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Computing, a future proof career SINCE the beginnings of information technology (IT) in the 1980s, the growth in the number of IT jobs has boomed internationally. As it stands right now, the IT field shows no signs of slowing down. And with technology enabling organisations to expand and operate in previously unavailable ways, there’s a lot of value in IT professionals who can bridge the gap between technical expertise and business development. It’s a constantly evolving landscape with many challenges, but it’s in high demand and will continue to pick up speed. If job security isn’t enough to persuade you, then here are a few other reasons to seriously consider a career in IT. Because the field of IT has to change so
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often to stay relevant with the times, there are countless opportunities for professional growth. Provided you can find a company that encourages the growth of its own employees, you’ll be surprised how quickly and often you may find yourself earning a promotion. Due to the complexity of the field, you may actually find yourself working at a position that didn’t even exist when you were hired. Because of the extensive knowledge and training it takes to have a mastery of technology, entry positions in IT come with higher salaries than many other entry level positions. And as you continue to hone your skills and pick up new ones along the way, companies are more likely to pay more for your experience – even up to the six figure range. To get the knowledge you need to tackle
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Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Full Time (38 hours) qualified/prior learning experience or a 3rd or 4th year apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with above award wages offered based on experience. Principal Responsibilities Include: ? Maintaining all aspects of vehicles to relevant transport legislation and standards ? Maintaining all aspects of equipment to the suppliers standard or better ? Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance services ? Perform fault diagnostics to detect mechanical and electrical faults ? Test drive and/or operate equipment to ensure repair has been completed correctly. ? Flexible hours ? Flexible all round duties ? Some Weekend & Public Holiday work may be required To successfully secure this position you must have: ? HR Licence (HC preferable) ? HR Driving Experience. ? Effective time management skills and the ability to work alone and as part of a team. If you have the experience and the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: adam.hill@wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Friday Nov 29, 2019.
For further information and a copy of the position description, please contact Customer Service on 03 5672 1933.
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 and conviction record printouts To apply email your resumÊ to admin@jtbnom.com.au Call Nick on 0408 032 387 for more information
JOB GROWTH: A career in IT and computing is set to grow, and due to its challenging and changing nature, so will its salaries. a career in IT, there are a variety of degrees and courses available including TAFE. Alternatively, you can seek an internship
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LATROBE VALLEY TOURISM, MARKETING AND EVENTS OFFICER
Destination Gippsland is seeking a motivated and skilled Tourism, Marketing, and Events professional. Based in Mirboo North, you will be responsible for a range of exciting activities that generate benefits for the Latrobe Valley visitor economy. For more information: please email Helen Rose at helen@destinationgippsland.com.au Applications including a resume should be forwarded by email no later than 9am Monday Dec 2, 2019
Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:
Direct Care Workers – Bass Coast Shire
Director - Information, Data Integrity & Systems Governance Full Time – closes 28/11/19
Due to service growth, mecwacare is seeking casual Direct Care Workers to join its Home Care Services team. Responsibilities include providing domestic cleaning and support, shopping and transport of clients, respite and personal care.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Aged Care – Kirrak House Part time – closes 29/11/19
To be successful within this role you will possess:
Access Team Leader Part time – closes 25/11/19
s ! CARING AND RELIABLE ATTITUDE
Registered Nurse Grade 3 – Outpatient Part time – closes 22/11/19
s #URRENT DRIVER S LICENCE AND REGISTERED VEHICLE
For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please refer to the BCH website basscoasthealth.org.au or contact Human Resources via email hr@basscoasthealth.org.au
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Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Teachers 2020 Any combination of: Religious Education, English, Drama, French, General Science, Chemistry. Teacher Librarian Full/Part time negotiable
Outstanding career opportunity; Award winning tourism organisation; Gippsland location
WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY. LTD.
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s #ERTIlCATE ))) IN )NDIVIDUAL 3UPPORT OR EQUIVALENT s &IRST !ID ,EVEL #ERTIlCATE mecwacare IS A LEADING NOT FOR PROlT ORGANISAtion, providing care to the Victorian community for 60 years. Mecwacare cares for more than 15,600 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 450 volunteers. For further information about this position, please contact Rochelle McNamara on 03 8573 4877. We also have hours available in South Gippsland Shire www.mecwacare.org.au
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.
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Side Loader Compactor Driver/Street Litter Bin Driver & Runner/Hard Waste Collections/General Yard Duties Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Casual experienced relief driver for various truck driving duties. Principal Responsibilities Include: ? Kerbside collection of waste streams using Side Loading Compactors (fill in driver). ? Servicing of Street and Public Place Waste/Recycling bins within Bass Coast Shire. ? Hard Waste collections within Bass Coast Shire ? Loader Operator (preferable) ? Fork Lift Operator (preferable) ? Various Truck Driving Duties ? Various Yard Duties ? The ability to work flexible hours. ? Flexible all round duties ? Some Weekend & Public Holiday work required To successfully secure this position you must have: ? HR Licence (HC preferable) ? HR Driving Experience. ? Excavator, Front End Loader, Backhoe & Forklift licences for yard work. (Preferable). ? Experience in the waste industry (desirable). ? Effective time management skills and the ability to work alone and as part of a team. If you have the experience and the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: adam.hill@wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Wed Nov 27, 2019. For further information and a copy of the position description, please contact Customer Service on 03 5672 1933.
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for sale FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711. GUITAR - Gibson Flying V, purple with mettalic hard case, brand new. $1,000 ono 0439 396 138 POP TOP Pedigree. 15x 7, 98 mdl, 2 single’s awning (excel condition) $10,990.00 Ph 0447 580 996 WOOL PRESS sunbeam levermatic hand operated good condition, $100. STOCK CROSSING warning signs. I set $100 Ph 0427 438 380
GIPPSLAND SOUTHERN
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VACANCIES at GSHS Clinical Coder/Health Information Clerk Hours negotiable (Job # PH1101) Contact: Sharon Shaw, Health Information Manager. Ph: 5667 5508 or email sharon.shaw@gshs.com.au Catering & Environmental Services Assistants Various casual positions available (Job # HS1101) Contact: Wayne Dahan, Hospitality Manager. Ph: 5667 5518 Registered Nurses/Midwives Full time, Part Time & Casual positions available Contact: Kirsten Amos, Acting Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5614 or email Kirsten.amos@gshs.com.au. 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. Closing date: December 1, 2019
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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.
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births MILES (Kemper) To Sarah and Ben a son Cooper Shane on November 12th 2019 at Leongatha Hospital, 8lb. A little brother for Skyler. A big welcome from the Miles and Kemper families.
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THURSDAY DEC 5 9.30am - 4.30pm For appointment phone 5144 5330 Only on day of visit phone 5182 6186
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
livestock BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown. Can deliver. 0428 356 376 BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.
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GIPPSLAND SOUTHERN
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27th Annual General Meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the 27th Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Southern Health Service. 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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Appointments to the Board of Yarram and District Health Service The Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2020. The Department is committed to ensuring every Victorian receives safe and high quality healthcare. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced persons to contribute and provide high level advice on the delivery of public health care to the Victorian community. The Department is committed to ensuring boards and committees broadly reflect the diversity of Victorian communities. Applications from women, regional Victorians, Aboriginal people, people of all ages, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people and people living with a disability are invited to apply.
Community members interested in applying for a Board position are invited to contact Frankie MacLennan, YDHS Board Chair, phone 0407 867 084 to answer any questions. Applications close at 5pm Monday December 2, 2019. Further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance
IMPORTANT NOTICE = Under responsible serving of alcohol guidelines NO ALCOHOL is permitted to be taken into Yarram Recreation Reserve on show day. There will be NO ALCOHOL available inside the showgrounds = YARRAM AGRICULTURE SHOW IS A NON ALCOHOL EVENT Scots Pioneer Church Mardan Road Mardan South
Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 24th November at 2pm
for rent OFFICE - Small office in Leongatha. Small price. Ph: 0447 649335
wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, trucks, excavators, skid steers and 4 x 4’s. Phone Matt 0401 194 601.
message of hope Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land your God is giving you . Exodus 20.1
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Christmas Concert featuring South Gippsland Shire Intermediate Brass Band
Musical Items & Community Singing Afternoon tea is served. All welcome Tractor Slashing Get your grass under control befor the Fire Season begins. Call Geoff 0417648925
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THE ROSE SPECTACULAR THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: The Leongatha Horticultural Society would like to give their heartfelt thanks and acknowledge the generous support of the following Leongatha business and community groups: At Your Service(Sth. Melbourne), BRB Law, Harvest Laneway, JSL Light Engines, Kurinda Rose Nursery, Leongatha Garden Supplies, Leongatha Health Foods, Leongatha Optometrists, Leongatha Toyota, Marriott's Machinery, Mitre 10 – Leongatha, Nextra Leongatha News Agency, Rankin's Nursery, The RSL – Leongatha and Korumburra, The Red Cross Leongatha, The Leongatha Lion's Club and The Star Newspaper. As a community group, we rely heavily on the generous sponsorship of local businesses and on the time that community groups willingly volunteer to make this event as successful as possible – thank you, your support is very much appreciated by us all.
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PARTY TOWN: Meeniyan Events Committee members, sponsors of the Marty Gras, Pauline Marty Thomas (L) soaks up the fun of Marty Gras at Meeniyan. John, David Jones, Anne Martin and Andrew McEwen, enjoy the Marty Gras occasion.
Meeniyan parties for Marty Gras MEENIYAN once again showed its tal- Thomas and friend Kym Lewis, it returned by ent for staging successful entertainment popular demand for a great night out. “This is an amazing town,” Marty said. events, drawing a full house to its second “It grabs every opportunity to do good and fabulous and colourful Marty Gras. have fun and I so want to thank our sponsors and Visitors from across the state mingled with locals to party the night away to raise funds for a Cambodian School, ODA and local integration group South Coast Inclusion Network. Held last year to celebrate the 50th birthday of Meeniyan Tourism and Traders president Marty
local volunteers who helped us make such a great event, helping us raise over $6500 with our raffles and auctions.” The night kicked off with the king and queen noisily circling the CBD in a colourful float and dismounting with great panache at the hall to be
greeted by hundreds of exotically dressed partygoers. Inside, the DJ set the tone for the night. Krystal Ring from Melbourne hosted drag performances with help from local performers and the partying public. “Opportunities of Development thru Art will be so grateful to have this support, helping so many children be cared for and get an education in Siem Reap, Cambodia,” Marty said. South Coast Inclusion Network (SCIN) will
use their donation to put on a special community screening of SCIN inclusion films, celebrating and supporting LGBTIQ people living in regional and rural towns. In the next month Meeniyan will shine once again, bringing renowned band The Waifs in late November and Opera Australia on December 6. “It’s all happening in Meeniyan,” Marty beamed. “Come and join us!”
The Pacific Belles Singers with members of the RSL Military Display re-enactment team at the centenary dinner.
Foster RSL celebrates century Daniel Renfrey PAST AND PRESENT: Current youngest guide Kayla Boyd, six, was joined by the oldest MILITARY memorabilia and re-enactments filled ex-guide in attendance, 93-year-old Eulalie Brewster.
Girl Guides mark 70 years AFTER achieving 70 consecutive years sack races, cooking and more. “It’s nice to have a celebration and to open it of guiding in 2019, the Leongatha Girl up to the public as well, showing we’re still here,” Guides held their 70th birthday celebra- lead guide Chris Oliver said. tions at the Guide Hall on Sunday. “It’s good to see everyone, even old guides Girl Guides past and present came together in Leongatha to celebrate, with activities sprawled throughout the park, displays of uniforms and photos through the years inside and a lunch and cake also on offer. Activities included rock climbing, abseiling,
come and take part, or just to say hi. They’ve all launched themselves into society and are good members of the community so it’s great.” With the guides currently having 26 members and counting, it seems many more celebrations are on the way.
Falls lookout may collapse SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council may ments and the list of projects desired by the comabandon the cantilevered lookout pro- munity will always exceed the finite resources at its disposal,” a council report stated. posed for Agnes Falls. Council has already contributed $59,306 to the design of the project after deciding in 2017 to allocate $520,000 to build the lookout in the falls reserve north of Toora. Construction costs are estimated to be a further $450,000. Council administrators will tomorrow (Wednesday) vote on a recommendation by council officers to abandon the project given it is not on council land. “Council needs to prioritise its capital invest-
The proposal has upset the volunteer group Friends of Agnes Falls. Friends spokesperson Kathy Whelan said council had spent money on other projects on land it does not own, such as the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool. “This was a major tourism project for the whole shire,” Ms Whelan said of the lookout proposal. “The money has been in the budget for two years and why can’t the money be spent on the project it was intended for?”
the PJ Wilson Reserve in Foster on Saturday as the Foster RSL celebrated its centenary. The celebrations were open to the public and also included a dinner and entertainment from the Pacific Belles at the RSL in the evening. “This club nearly went down the drain a few years ago, we only had 19 members. We have many more now due to a willing group of workers and it’s now a strong social club, so it’s great,” RSL president Bruce Lester said. “It’s important that we are still relevant and helping people today. It’s great to celebrate.” The RSL took a fun yet educational approach to celebrating its 100th year, with military reenactors based on World War One, Two and the Vietnam War around the park adding realism to the idea of war and enlightening attendees. “We felt it was important to give people an idea of what it’s all about on this occasion, especially the kids. That’s why we’ve done the re-enactments,” Mr Lester said.
HORSING AROUND: Will Pridham of Yanakie took part in the military re-enactments to celebrate the centenary of the Foster RSL on Saturday. “We don’t want to glorify war. It’s just important for people to know what happened and the cost and sacrifice of it all.” Those who viewed the re-enactments and memorabilia at the reserve benefited greatly, while those who attended the dinner and entertainment in the evening thoroughly enjoyed themselves. More than 180 people enjoyed the dinner, with the Pacific Belles singers performing songs in the style of the Andrews Sisters, 1940s songs and also from both World Wars. Vietnam veteran and Fos-
ter RSL president Bruce Lester welcomed the guests, including national RSL president Major General Greg Mellick (retired) and Glen McDonald, Victorian secretary of the Australian Commando Association. Speaker Colonel Doug Knight spoke about Commando operations Jaywick and Rimau, two successful secret missions carried out in World War Two. This year is the 75th anniversary of Operation Jaywick where enemy ships were sunk in Singapore Harbour by the Australian Commandoes.
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MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONS: (L-R) B Grade’s Joc Howson, A Grade’s Bec Thomas and Friday afternoon winners at Leongatha Golf Club were (L-R) Bill Howson, Ross McRobert, David Hull and Tony Gedye. C Grade’s Libby Seebeck. winners, who will play off in the final. Sunday Mixed Canadian Foursome winners With the McLaren matches being played, there scratch event: Glen Marsham and Rebecca WilTHE Ruby Stephen’s Memorial event was held was a small field in the daily competition. Jenny son 79. last Monday, with a terrific field of 51. Blackmore (25) was the winner, with 27 pts and Nett event: Else and Tony Gedye 69.25. Ladies president Beryl Brown extended a big was also NTP on the 1st with Sherrin Solly closest Runners up: Ron Paice and Wendy Parker. thank you to Robert Stephens who has continon the 10th. ued to sponsor this day in memory of his mother, Leongatha Men’s Ruby, and the lovely trophies were greatly appreKorumburra men’s TOURNAMENT week got off to a great start on ciated. Ruby was a popular lady who really liked WITH great relief the first round of the Club Thursday with a huge field of 132 golfers, includthe social side of golf and helping new players. Championship was played on Saturday. The ing many visitors from far and wide, enjoying The intention of this special day is to bring golfers course was still very wet underfoot, however 39 cool but pleasant conditions and the course at its from many clubs together, to enjoy the camarade- players participated. magnificent best. rie and friendships formed through golf. Winner Daily Event: A Grade Peter Johnson Martin Edney and Stephen Travena took out The winning team members, with a nett score 10 68 Nett; B Grade Kurt Cosson (18) 68 Nett. the men’s event with 43 points. John Renwick and of 64 1/3, were Andrea Thorson (Meen), Merrissa Leaders of Club Championship Scratch: 1st Arthur Nilsson were runners up with 42 points, in Cosson and Chris Rickard, (Kor). Steve Bromby 71, 2nd Mat Wrigley 72, 3rd Shane a countback from Patrick Bowd and Bryan McRunners-up was the Woorayl team, Sharyn Sartori 77, 3rd Peter Johnson 78. Corkell who finished 3rd and Michael and Chris Rayson, Jo Graeme and Pauline Lancaster, 65 Saturday NTP: 1st Steve Bromby, 7th Chris Mansour who took the 4th place prize. 1/6. Clements, 10th Tim O’Neill and 13th Malcolm DTL balls went down to 39 points by countNTPs: 1st Marg Johnson (Wont), 4th Lee Cle- Garner. back and Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Peter Hart on the 14th hole and Barry Dumbleton ments (Kor), 10th Robyn Galloway (Fos), and Leongatha Ladies who hit the flag on the 16th hole and finished just 13th Jo Graeme (Woor). Balls Down the Line: 66 5/6 - Jenny Black- THERE were no scheduled women’s events this over a metre away. On Friday 150 players took part in an Ambromore, Kath Welsh (Kor), Helen Coghlan (Ph Is); week due to our annual tournament. This presented an opportunity to play the fi- se competition. The morning event was won by 67 - Heather Poletti, Jan Trease, Sheila Constantine (Meen); 67 2/3 - Trudi Prue, Kaylene Morris, nals of the Women’s Matchplay championships. the team of Jon Tetau, Adrian Grinham, Michael Robyn Galloway (Fos); 68 – Marilyn John, Mar- Our club championships and resultant Match Play McGrath and Paul Mason with a nett 54.625 in lene Gibson, Liz Gleeson (Ph Is). Novelty Event championships were postponed from June/July, a countback from Runners-up Alex Geyer, John when very wet weather intervened. They were re- Belli, Rod Mackenzie and Craig Harvey. – Anne Walker (Wont) – Neatest score card. The morning scratch event was taken out by Eight women played off in the semi-finals of scheduled for October. The matchplay semi-finals the team of Marilyn and Russell Williams, Ron the McLaren event on Wednesday. Barb Walker/ were played on Friday, November 8. On Wednesday, the A Grade final was between Findlay and Dean Kellett Tina Prosser defeated Lynette McIvor/Julie BranRebecca Thomas and Ashleigh Hutton. The afternoon handicap event was taken out by naghan on the 15th hole and Merrissa Cosson/ This interesting contest didn’t eventuate as the team of Bill Howson, David Hull, Tony Gedye Shelley Snooks won in a close game against unfortunately Ashleigh had to forfeit the match, and Ross McRobert with nett 55.625 just ahead of Heather Grist/Moira Rogers on the 18th, with the leaving Rebecca the Club Champion and A Grade runners-up Russ Hodgson, Gary and Chris Coullast putt deciding the match. Good luck to the four matchplay champion. Congratulations Bec, the ing and Ricky Kennedy on nett 59. double hasn’t been won for a few years. The afternoon scratch event was won by DaB Grade was a very thrilling match between vid and Tracy Ayton, Roland Rees and Chris HurTrish Owen and Joc Howson. The pendulum wood with a 63 off the stick. swung frequently and Trish forced the match into Saturday was an individual stableford event sudden death, with a great fight back win on the with the slick greens proving a handful for most 18th hole. Here is an easy guide to players and this was reflected in the scoring. At Point Lonsdale tides in your area. However Jocelyn came through to defeat Trish A Grade winner was Kevin Halpin from VictoNOVEMBER To determine tides for a particon the first extra playoff hole. Congratulations Joc ria GC with 33 points pipping Beaconhills’ memular area, add or subtract periTime height ods of times as shown below. on your first B Grade match play championship. ber Aaron Le Dan on a countback. (metres) C Grade was a contest between Libby Seebeck Earlier Minutes B Grade was taken out by Barry Attwood with Apollo Bay ...........................25 and Lynda Bassett. Libby snuck into the final with 36 points just ahead of runner-up Philippe du King Island (Grassy) ...........10 a win on the 18th hole in the semi-final and Linda Plessis. King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 1.59 20 0606 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 qualified for the final with first match play win 1142 0.59 Wayne Davey from Beacon Hills won C Grade Lakes Entrance .................... 170 WED ever. Libby’s strong match play record proved with 36 points ahead of runner-up John McLen1758 1.36 Lorne ...................................... 20 2345 0.32 decisive. Well done Lynda for your best effort and nan with 33 points. Gary Sharrock won D Grade Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 congratulations Libby on becoming our new C with 36 points just ahead of youngster Thomas Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 0650 1.52 matchplay champion. _______________________ Simon who had 35 points. 21 1226 0.59 Grade Cape Schanck, Flinders, MornThe Leongatha tournament winners were AliTHUR 1850 ington Ocean Beaches, Seal 1.33 Wonthaggi Men’s son Strong and Trish Miller 44 points. Runners Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil up Sue Bowler and Fay Quilford 41. Third place STROKE first round club championships. Eight _________________________ four players. Daily scratch rating 72. Colleen Touzel and Anne Gibson 35 points. Later Minutes 0.41 A Grade, Ross Yann 73 (12) nett; B Grade, Friday Women’s Ambrose winners were MeAltona ................................... 195 22 0033 0740 1.46 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 lina Willder, Sue Wylie, Marea Maher and Liz Steven Laing 72 (18) nett; FRI 1315 0.57 Carrum ................................. 195 C Grade, Phillip Dynes 67 (23) nett. Hodge 66. Corinella ................................. 68 1955 1.30 Cowes Pier............................. 50 NTP’s: 2nd Marc McDonald, 4th Peter Dell, Runners up were Jan Brownlie, Marg Griffiths, Dromana .............................. 195 8th Dean Williams, 13th Scott McKinnon and Maryanne Gartner and Karen Bear 66.125 0129 0.51 Frankston ............................. 195 23 0837 1.41 Saturday Stableford winners: A Grade Virginia 17th Keith Ridout. Geelong ............................... 210 SAT Hastings ................................. 66 1415 0.54 Ball Sweep: Stephen Kane 73, Secondo TizAndrew 35 points and B Grade Julie Keeble 26 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 2118 1.31 iani 73, Marc McDonald 74, Alan Cubbon 74, Pepoints. Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Runners up, A Grade Dot Stubbs 30 points and ter Dell 75, Peter Sullivan 75, Peter Liddle 75, Mornington ........................... 195 Phil Davidson 75, Bob Cornelis 75, Keith Ridout 24 0234 0.61 B Grade Anne Gibson 24 points. Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30
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75, Daniel VanAgtmaal 76, Stephen Judd 76, Dean Williams 76, Jim Mceachern 76 and Rodney Gundrill 76. Seeded draw for Saturday November 23, second round. 11-08: M Johnson, P Dell, D Williams and I Baker. 11-16: D Crellin, B VanAgtmaal, D VanAgtmaal and E VanAgtmaal.
Woorayl Ladies A COLD wind was the order of the day for the Woorayl ladies who played the final round of the club championships. Winners: A Grade, Sharyn Rayson (278 points); B Grade, Anne Poole (302 points); C Grade, Inge Giliam (346 points). Daily Event winners: A Grade, Sharyn Rayson with 75 nett; B Grade Jenny Riseley with 81 nett; C Grade, Kath Davis with 80 nett. DLB: Anne Poole 75 nett; Janet Thompson 81 nett and Elly Berryman 81 nett. NTP: 8th Linda Forrester, 11th Sharyn Rayson and 17th Elly Berryman. Well done to all and congratulations.
Woorayl Men’s THE third round club championships was held on Saturday. The weather conditions were perfect, with no rain. There were 47 players after the Holy Grail, with A Grade winner Ian Balfour 77, A Grade runner up Trent Walters 78, B Grade winner Brian Hogan 73 on a C/B, A Grade runner up Brendon Robjant 73, C Grade winner Geoff mckinnon 70 on a C/B, C Grade runner up Troy williams 70, D Grade winner Tony Willcocks 70 and D Grade runner Grant Ennoss 76. BDL Ash Turner 73, Col James 74, Ray Sullivan 75, Matt Smith 75, Mark Robjant 75, Ross Winkler 76, Anthony Cleman 76 and Graeme Winkler 77. NTP 8th Jack Howard, 17th Mick Herrald, least putts Ian Balfour 25, raffle winner Riseley SYN and NAGA Gary Young. Sunday was the final round club championships. Thirty players where again graced with perfect conditions, again another sponsor who has been supporting the club for many years Leongatha rural supplies Cain Salmon thank you very much. A Grade winner Danny Dwyer 77 on a C/B from Terry Lund, B Grade winner, Marcus Luscombe 66, C Grade winner Graeme Calder 67, C Grade winner Josh Smith 73 with his first win well done, BDL , Troy Williams 70, Brendon Robjant 72, Gavin Maisy 73, Grant Ennoss 76, Geoff mckinnon, Gavin Price, Terry Lund, Mark Robjant 77, NTP 8th Tony Willcocks, 17th Greg Fennell and raffle Dwyer SYN. 2019 Scratch Club champions: Club Champion Danny Dwyer 328, B Grade champion Marcus Luscombe 336, C Grade champion Graeme Calder 367, D Grade champion Grant Ennoss 410, Senior Champion Graeme Calder 303 and Junior Champion Josh Smith 224 gross. Seventy two hole H/cap, A Grade Trent Walters 302, B Grade Marcus Luscombe 296, C Grade Troy Williams 302 and D Grade Grant Ennoss 314.
Winners of Saturday’s events at Leongatha (L-R) Wayne Davey, Vir- Leongatha Ambrose winners (L-R), Liz Hodge, Melina Willder, Sue ginia Andrews, Julie Keeble, Kevin Halpin and Gary Sharrock. Wylie and Marea Maher.
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Leongatha Sunday Mixed Canadian Four- Woorayl golf daily winners (L-R) Kath Da- Woorayl winners (L-R) Club Champion Danny Dwyer, B Grade Champion Marcus somes (L-R) Tony and Else Gedye (nett win- vis, Sharyn Rayson and Jenny Riseley. Luscombe, D Grade Champion Grant Ennoss, Junior Champion Josh Smith, C Grade Chamners); Rebecca Wilson and Glen Marsham pion and Senior Champion Graeme Calder. (scratch winners). money hole, Alan Baggaley NTP on seven and Yarram Ladies Yarram Men’s LAST Wednesday, 17 ladies played a three ball Ambrose event, with some of the newer members joining in the day. Winners were Lesley, Gwen and Sandra with 49 1/6 nett. Runners up were Jenny Nickell, Marilyn Ross, Betty Jeffs and Marlene Jacobson 52 nett. Nearest the pin on 15 was Sandra Denovan. Target hole on the first was Kaye Irwin. Down the line balls to Cecelia, Anne and Annemarie, Glenys, Barbara, Lois and Rosemary, Woorayl gold Club Champions (L-R) A Jacqui, Kaye and Frankie. Grade’s Sharyn Rayson, B Grade’s Anne Next week’s event: Stroke Monthly Medal. Poole and C Grade’s Inge Giliam. Starter Dulcie Beer.
CRAIG Hios proved the outstanding player in Saturday’s Par event with +5 winning the day’s event plus A Grade, two nearest the pins and a birdie ball. Forty nine players enjoyed the better weather but only six bettered their handicap. Alan Ross won B Grade and Chris Anderson C Grade. DTL balls to Dan Macey, Noel Black, Damian Quigley, Brian Busk, Joe Razinger, Brian Harty, Mick Collins and Alan Baggaley. Alan Ross won the veterans with Macey Razinger Busk and Black DTL winners. Alan Baggaley, Mick Peel, Dean Summerfield, Rick Rogers and Craig Hios all won birdie balls. Dean Summerfield almost holed out to win the
Brock Dyke emptied the eagles nest with an eagle on eight. Sandra Denovan won the ladies par event from Anne Kingchurch. Tuesday winners were Brendan Farley, Peter Biggs, John Scharp, Ian Peel and Noel Underwood. Successful chicken run players were Rick Rogers, Alan Baggaley, Brian Harty, Mick Collins plus Sue Egan and Eric Greenaway NTPs. Invite a partner for our 4BBB Guest Day November 30. Star Medal final on December 7.
Corvette premiers
(L-R) father-daughter combos Alicia and Greg Marshman of the Koonwarra Tennis Club and Frank and Evie Dekker of the Leongatha Tennis Club all took to the court on Saturday.
Gatha and Koony hit the court for Kelly THE Leongatha and Koonwarra tennis clubs took to the Koonwarra courts wearing black armbands on Saturday in dedication to the late Kelly Simpson, who played for both clubs. Many competitive matches were played, and good times had, as players from both clubs left it all on the court. “Kelly was a great supporter of the clubs and played a lot of tennis with us all,” Leongatha’s Frank Dekker said.
“It’s in tribute to her, she was a great lady for tennis.” It wasn’t just about the gameplay though, with players from both clubs taking the chance to have lunch, sit and converse with each other. Adding to the occasion, two father-daughter partnerships took to the courts, with the Koonwarra Tennis Club’s Alicia and Greg Marshman and the Leongatha Tennis Club’s Frank and Evie Dekker having a hit.
FROM fourth to premiers of Leongatha Table Tennis A Grade, players Neil Chilvers, Cam Dowling and Frank Hirst put on a show in what was a closely fought 6-5 rubbers, 21-19 games final. Morris Minis - Michael Chang, Paul McAsey and Aiden Holwerda took it up to Corvette all night. At the end of the first doubles match the score was two-all with Corvette’s Neil and Cam defeating Michael and Paul 11-7, 8-11, 11-8, 9-11, 119. When Michael and Aiden of Morris Minis defeated Frank and Neil in the second doubles 11-8, 11-13, 11-8, 8-11, 11-4, it was four rubbers apiece. It was down to the last singles game of the night between Cam and Paul to decide the winner. Cam came out strongly in the first two games, and then Paul reversed the game score on Cam in the next two games. With all other matches finished, a last tense game was watched by over 20 spectators, with Cam winning 11-5, 11-7, 7-11, 5-11, 11-6. A Reserve premier team Robins - Rob Calder and Robin McKinnon - was the standout team, defeating The Bears - Shane Derrick and Lynne McIntyre - 4-1 rubbers. Shane tried gallantly, but veteran Rob Calder was on fire, only letting Shane take one game, winning 11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 11-4. Robins’ Robin McKinnon has to be the most improved player of the competition, playing some unbelievable shots to defeat Lynne in three games, 11-4, 11-6, 11-8. The Leongatha Table Tennis club, which is a Goodsports club, will be holding its presentation night on Tuesday, November 26 at the Prom Country Cheese factory at Moyarra.
PREMIERS: (L-R) Corvette’s Neil Chilvers, Cam Dowling and Frank Hirst were A Grade premiers at Leongatha Table Tennis.
(L-R) Rob Calder and Robin McKinnon were A Reserve premiers.
Parkrun supports mental health TWENTY-SIX participants and eight wonderful volunteers arrived at the Grand Ridge Rail Trail on another unseasonably cool November morning on Saturday. Before the usual run brief, Jessie, the run director for the week, introduced Danny and Tim from the ‘Happiness Tree Project’, who spoke to the gathering about the project, the tree and what it represents. Talking about mental health and wellbeing can be difficult and this project aims to break down these challenges and make mental health and wellbeing conversations easier as well as highlight that simple acts of getting out and exploring our local parks can make you feel happy and can improve your mental health and wellbeing, much like parkrun. TENNIS TRIBUTE: Members of the Leongatha and Koonwarra tennis clubs wore black We had quite a few visitors, including tourarmbands in dedication to Kelly Simpson on Saturday. ists from Drouin, Gells Park and Albert Park
parkruns, as well as several first-timers out enjoying the morning. The rain held off as it usually does between 8-9am on Saturday and the sun popped its head out with some blue sky after the event, just in time for an impromptu photo shoot at the happiness tree in Baromi Park. Last week was also the first week that the brand new exercise station recently installed by the Wednesday Warriors was available for use. It’s such a great addition to the trail and will be well utilised by the parkrunners pre and post event. The installation of the exercise pods prompted Jessie to interview local legend Neil Trease to share with our parkrun community a bit more about what the Warriors do and how they keep our rail trail looking fabulous. Check out the posts about it on the GRRT parkrun Facebook page over the last week.
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Winners of Inverloch’s mufti social competition last Thurs- Wonthaggi mixed Thursday bowls winners (L-R) Maz Cox, South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls winners (L-R) Vern day were (L-R) Bob Davis (skip), Jenny Haydon and Terry Jan Lavell, Dawn Jensen and Helen Brosnan. Elliott (s), Ray Dickie (L) and Cliff Pulling (3). Orford.
Buffalo Indoor Wednesday, November 13. BOWLERS at Buffalo were pleased to have Denyse Menzies, Ian Hasty and Graeme Trease join them for a night of bowling. Eleven bowlers were present with two games of ten ends played. In the first game Toni Heldens, Peter Tiziani and Joyce Occhipinti had a win by beating Bill Wolswinkel, Mary Tumino and Graeme Trease 8-4. On the other mat, Ian Hasty and Charlie Tumino outscored Joe Occhipinti, Denyse Menzies and Illene Tiziani winning 13-7. In the second game, Ian and Charlie easily beat Bill, Mary and Graeme 15-6. A second win to Toni, Peter and Joyce out bowling Joe, Denyse and Illene 10-5. Two teams won both games but the night’s winners were Ian and Charlie (WW) 13 ends, second Toni, Peter and Joyce (WW) 11 ends, third Joe, Denyse and Illene (LL) 9 ends, fourth Bill, Mary and Graeme (LL) 6 ends. Good opportunity for a catch up with all bowlers at the Christmas Break Up tea this week. Social bowls, Wednesday 7.30pm, Buffalo Hall. All Welcome.
Inverloch ON Tuesday, November 14, 24 people came to play in the mufti social match over three games on 10 ends each. Only two teams registered three wins. The runners up with three wins and 50 points were Paul Davis (skip), Dave Murfin and Gavin Blew. The winners on the day, with three wins and 51 points, were Bob Davis (skip), Jenny Haydon and Terry Orford. Congratulations are extended to Craig Selby, who represented Inverloch Bowling Club at the 2019 SGBD section of the State Men’s Novice competition at Korumburra, November 10. Craig played against Vern Elliott from the Corinella and won the match under trying conditions. Craig’s next matchup will be for the representation of the Strzelecki Region at a date to be fixed. TSGBD Midweek Pennant season, on Tuesday, November 12, saw Inverloch win all of their matches. The Division 1 team overcame Corinella having an 18 shot win, 16/74 – 0/56. The Division 2 team went to Korumburra where a good 41 shot win was had, 16/92 – 0/51. The Division 3 team met Fish Creek at home got up by a solitary shot, winning 12/50 – 2/49. The club membership draw was held on the evening of Friday, November 15 where Pam Pritchard’s membership number was drawn but alas she was not in attendance, so, the jackpot now rises to $90 for the next draw. Jack and Elaine’s major envelope was won by Pam Lawson while the bottle of wine was snapped up by David Turnbull. The next membership draw is scheduled for Friday, November 29, no bookings required, just turn up and have fun. The next club dinner is scheduled for Friday evening, November 22. Jack and Neil will keep the evening rolling on with plenty of prizes, Jack’s mailbag and the biggest spinning wheel in town. To avoid the disappointment of missing out on the fun, get your bookings in early. Call Reg Varty on 0402 022 817 or 5674 6510.
Mirboo North KOOKABURRA’S this week played at home for the Division 3 and Division 5 teams but the weather intervened. We gave it a real good crack, halting play for showers, then we had another try but to no avail. It was time to admit defeat and abandon the play. The points were to be shared so we had another cup of tea and went home. Mirboo North Division 5 was to play Inverloch. It was heard from more than one of Inverloch player’s that “we don’t get afternoon tea like this at home” however, the solution is in their court as the Mirboo North members bring along their own afternoon tea. The Division 3 team played Lang Lang and they reckon that
they want our secretary, Stuart Fleming, back but they are out of luck as we are rather happy to have his services and company. The Division 4 boys played Inverloch at Inverloch and the weather was bad there as well. However, they completed the match to go down by sixteen shots after being well down early on. Congratulation to Division 4 Inverloch for catching all the points this week. Overall, it was no points, everyone wet and some dry biscuits for the boys this week. The mid-week pennant team played at Toora in the wind. Mirboo North went down to Toora by five shots. Mirboo North won one rink and had a draw on another to gain three points for the day. Players, please note Phil Stimson has the singles and doubles draw up so help him by getting on with the competitions in an expedient manner. Keep laughing till next time, RG.
Wonthaggi WHAT a great night our Friday pasta night was with eighty people in attendance. It was good to see the clubhouse full of smiling faces. Many thanks to Frank and Nancy who were at the helm, along with a large team of helpers. Midweek pennant saw a test and a battle with the wind. The result came down to the last end with Wonthaggi getting home by one shot against a team from Phillip Island. The bowler who put us in front was Sheila. Thursday bowls saw 30 hardy bowlers with only one team winning two games. That team was Jan Lavell, Maz Cox, Helen Brosnan and Dawn Jenson (skip). The runners up were Steve Blanch, Marg Huther and Heather Blanch (skip). The barefoot bowls on Tuesday night was a good start to the season with people having a bit of a battle on the new greens. It was good to see club members turn up to lend a hand to make the night a success. An important date to put on the calendar is Friday, December 6 which is our Christmas dinner. Put your name/s on the sheet in the clubhouse. Once again we plan to fill the room. Another event to plan for is the Nominated Mixed Triples. The sheet is on the wall just under a photo of the last winners. It is important that we get a minimum of 15 teams, so organise a team and be part of a good club event. Having had the Italian pasta night I will say have a good week and CIAO.
South West Gippsland Bowls Division MIDWEEK bowls on Thursday, November 14 was played at Tarwin Lower. With 28 bowlers the day turned out to be very windy and the green was super slick This saw many wayward bowls and a lot of wrong biases which was good for the Royal Children’s Hospital Tin. Jimmy Nunan is a very good contributor to the tin - they may build a new hospital wing and name it after him. Although the day was very windy it did not deter us from a fun day out with the usual happy banter and lots of smiling faces. Winners were Vern Elliott (s), Ray Dickie and Cliff Pulling. Runners up were Peter McWilliams (s), Ken McDonald, Mark Andreatta and Graham Turner. One game winners were Bill Williams (s), Bev Elliott, Wilma Brunsden and Reg Excell. Thank you to Pat in the bar and Pauline H and Wilma C in the kitchen, and a special thank you to Wilma Coleman for her homebaked scones, slices, fruit cakes and nut loaves Wilma is a credit to her club and midweek loves going to play at Tarwin because of her. Next week we will play at Koo Wee Rup at venue, 10am for a 10.30am start. Lunches will be available. For more information or to register please contact Peter McWilliams on 56785974. Everyone is welcome. See you on the green.
South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls runners up (L-R) Ken McDonald (3), Peter McWilliams (S), Mark Andreatta (2) and Graham Turner (L).
South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls best on game (L-R) Reg Excell (L), Bill Williams (S), Bev Elliott (3) and Wilma Brunsden (2).
Yarram DUE to Melbourne Cup, there was no Midweek Pennant played, however the final of the ladies pairs took place on Monday, November 4 and the worthy winners were Denise Richardson and new member, Rosie Vine. As Rosie has only been playing six months and already taken part in the novice event at Stratford and is playing as a lead in Midweek Pennant, this is a great achievement. Of course, she could not have done it without veteran partner Denise Richardson. They defeated Chris Banik and Rhonda Young and will now go on to play in the North Gippsland Bowls Divisional Pairs at West Sale in January 2020. The final score was 15-6. Well done girls. Midweek Pennant resumed on November 12 and all players headed to Maffra where the wind was more dominant than the teams, however, both rinks representing the Yarram side came home the winners. Rhonda Young’s team of Pat Kiely, Bruce McCall and Rosie Vine were the recipients of the drink card with a seven-shot win, whilst the rink of Chris Banik, Mick Flanagan, Neil Gore and Nola Mitchell were not far behind with a win of five shots up. Next week both teams head to Sale to take on Sale White. It must be noted that at this present time Yarram are on top of the NGFBA Division 2 NGBA midweek pennant ladder. The first round of the ladies singles begins Thursday, November 21. All spectators are welcome. Enjoy your bowling.
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Sheep dogs trial at Korumburra ONE hundred sheep dogs and their owners took to the Korumburra Recreation Reserve recently for the annual South Eastern Victorian Dog Trials in the town. Each competitor enjoyed their time over the weekend it was held and there were multiple winners of separate categories. Conor McConnell and Camille Shaw were the standout participants in the trials, placing in the top three for multiple sections.
(L-R) Camille Shaw (third), Marc Sibun (second) and Conor McConnell (winner) made up the top three of the novice section.
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WINNER’S A GRINNER: Camille Shaw (left) won the encourage category of the trials. She is joined by South Eastern Victorian Dog Trials secretary Louise Reilly. LEFT: Graeme Lace finished second in the open section, while Jean Moir was the winner.
Bream – seniors- Charles Ward 0.870 - juniors – Dylan Ward 0.970. All Species – seniors - Charles Ward 2.930 (five species) juniors – Dylan Ward 2.020 (four species). Secret weight – June Rawlings. Foster Dam – Saturday October 26 Weather was horrid but seven hardy souls ventured out to fish. The dam is very full of water and the fish were quite obliging on both lures and bait with approximately 12 yellow belly, six bass and lots of redfin caught for the day. A lot of these fish were caught of Pensioner’s Point and the rock wall. Seniors – Shane Brown – yellow belly 44cm bass 52cm redfin 31cm. Juniors – Dylan Ward – yellow belly 43cm redfin 30cm. Ladies – June Rawlings was the only lady fishing and couldn’t count her eel.
October competition
CROQUET CHAMPIONS: Roger Lee, Liz Wallis and Andrew Wootton.
Croquet tournament at Leongatha LEONGATHA Croquet Club held its annual Association Tournament last week Yarram twilight tennis and was well supported by 18 members KENDO - Mark McInnes, David Smith, Larry Davies and Janice Muir 6/38 def Karate - Ryan entering from clubs all around Victoria. McAlpine, Jenny Foat, Glen Fink and Cheryl They included Ringwood, Brunswick, Warrnambool, Terang, Brighton, Sale, Traralgon, Phillip Island and Leongatha. Congratulations to the winners and runners-up of all three sections. Winner of section Garry Shandley of Leongatha who won four out of five games. Thank you to Thelma Arnup and Ron Davis for your expert refereeing over the four days. We couldn’t play without the enormous efforts of Graeme and Thelma who once again produced excellent lawns. Thank you to our members who helped in the kitchen making lunches and also for the afternoon teas. Anyone interested in trying our awesome game are welcome every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm, coaching and use of equipment are free. Please wear flat soled shoes.
Pritchard(fill-in) 0/20. Kung Fu - Hamish Clark, Kelly Deeringer, Warwick Testro and Michelle Newham 4/30 def Sumo - Neil Jeremiah, Peter Muir, Marg Ford and Gabby Muir (fill-in) 2/28. Aikido - David Cooper, Bill Bodman, Linda Razinger and Les Ford 4/34 def Salut - Gert Schepers, Max (fill-in), Angie Hamilton and Sam Fink (fill-in) 2/22. Judo and Laido had the bye. Ladder Aikido ....................................................26 Kung Fu .................................................24 Kendo.....................................................24 Judo........................................................13 Laido ......................................................12 Sumo ......................................................10 Salut .........................................................7 Karate.......................................................4
Seven members fished the all species competition and Shane Brown took out the seniors with an approximate weight of 3.5kg from Douglas Rawlings on 2.56kg (weights approximated as fish at Foster dam were measured and released). Dylan Ward took out the juniors. November Competition This competition will be an all species local waters competition and it will also include a trophy for best snapper and gummy shark. The final weigh in barbecue will be at noon November 24. December’s competition will commence November 25. Congratulations to June on finally getting rid of the Hoodoo of the ‘one that got away’ by catching a 2.506 bass, doubling the previous best of the best bass. Charles, Dylan, Kerrie and Blackie caught bream, luderick and estuary perch from Tidal River, Wilson’s Promontory. It’s a small river with some good fishing.
Yarram badminton ROUND four results of Yarram Senior badminton were: John’s Blacks: John de Win, Richie Egan (fillin), Matt Gallagher, Jodie Zapelli (fill-in), Paige Eaton, Marion Shaw, Will Cashin and Mia Ireland 6/215 def Alastair’s Green: Alastair Finlay, Hamish Clark, Matthew Conn, Nate Olsen, Sarah Gregory, Katrina Olsen Hao Pham and Rachael Black 6/212 by three points. Matt’s Reds: Matt Smith, Belinda Mackrell, Ken Leggett, Luke Hunter, Carolyn Leggett, Helena Palmer, Sally-Ann Henderson (fill-in) and Mandy Hammilton 7/207 def Leigh’s Blues: Josh Bentley, Dan Macey (fill-in), Charlie Ireland (fillin), Linda de Win, Olivia Ireland, Anna Hunter and Natalie 5/197 by 10 points. Liam’s Whites had the bye. Three set winners: Hamish Clark, Matt Gallagher and Luke Hunter. Round five results: Liam’s Whites: Liam Bentley, Glenn Reilly, Dan Macey, Charlie Ireland, Mel Piddington, Sharon Finlay, Anna Hunter (fill-in) and Renee Reilly 11/248 def John’s Blacks: Leigh Bland (fill-in), Reuban Baldwin, Matt Gallagher, Jake Olsen (fill-in), Paige Eaton, Oliva Ireland (fill-in), Mia Ireland and Will Cashin 1/153 by 95 points. Matt’s Reds: Matt Smith, Belinda Mackrell, Ken Leggett, Luke Hunter, Carolyn Leggett, Helena Palmer, Kelly Wison and Nicole Twite (fillin), 9/239 def Alastair’s Greens: Alastair Finlay, Hamish Clark, Matthew Conn, Nate Olsen, Sarah Gregory, Katrina Olsen Hao Pham and Rachael Black 3/159 by 80 points. Leigh’s Blue had the bye. Three set winners: Liam Bentley, Glenn Reilly, Mel Piddington, Sharon Finlay, Dan Macey, Charlie Ireland, Sarah Gregory, Belinda Mackrell, Ken Leggett and Luke Hunter. Liam’s Whites has the bye next week. Ladder Liam’s Whites ....................................... 42 John’s Blacks ........................................ 32 Matt’s Reds ........................................... 28 Alastair’s Greens ..........................82% 19 Leigh’s Blues ................................80% 19
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(L-R) Chris Davies and Conor McConnell were equal third in the improver category of the trials.
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LBA grand final day THE Leongatha Basketball Association hosted its grand finals on Sunday, with multiple teams taking the South Gippsland Splash courts to do battle. Hundreds of tickets were sold throughout the day, with players and fans pouring into the stadium to play or watch the ultimate deciders. Many entertaining grand finals were played and there was a high level of community spirit throughout the day. Results were as follows: U10 boys – Green RACV 33 def Grey MJP 29. U10 girls – Yellow 17 def Aqua Compass Pools 14. U12 boys – Grey MJP 47 def Green RACV 36, MVP – Indie Cameron.
U12 girls – Pink 44 def Black RACV 24, MVP – Lucy Heber. U14 boys – Grey MJP 45 def Orange 42, MVP – Willem Duursma. U14 girls – Aqua Compass Pools 39 def Pink 38, MVP – Molly Heber. U17 boys – Green RACV 53 def Black RACV 44, MVP – Zane Duursma. U17 girls – Purple 46 def Aqua Compass Pools 45, MVP – Lily Hume. Men section one – Mid Range Specialists 57 def Kareem of the crop 36, MVP – Joel Winderlich. Men section two – Crocs 36 def Honey Badgers 32, MVP – Mark Stephens. More photos to feature next week.
U14 girls: (back L-R) Paul Carter, Adam Martin (sponsor - Compass Pools), Brad Heber (coach Pink) Katie Geary, Rose Hutchinson, Zara Borg, Lara Gill, Lilly Francis, Shari Harris, John Francis (coach Aqua), Sienna Matheson, Ella Lyons. (Front L-R) Hanna Hogarth, Molly Heber, Audrey McGannon, Jada Burggraaff, Zoe Reid, Lucy Heber, Chloe Challis.
U12 boys: (back, L-R) Ella Littlejohn, Joel Langstaff (coach of Green) Sam Kreutzberger, Jacoa Cameron, Willis Patterson, Eswarmahadev Gundlapalli, Fraser Livingstone, Max Carter, Clayton Quaife, Paul Carter (co-coach of Grey with Rachael Cameron and Marsha Livingstone, both absent) and Cathy Govers. (Front L-R) Indie Cameron (MVP) , Thomas Geary, Bede Challis, Ethan Langstaff, Jed Matheson, Josh Bowler and Dallas Loughridge. Men section two: (back L-R) Kim Byrnes, Brendan Fowles, Mark Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Alex Dixon, Chris Ogilvy, Mark Hutchison, Matt Holt. (Front L-R) Josh McGannon, Emmet Tranto, Robert Cartledge, Jack Ballagh, Jacob Beckwith, Blake Moscript. Very front: The ever-growing cheer squad of the senior basketballers.
U12 girls: (back L-R) Melissa Harris (association sponsor –Stockdale and Leggo), Milla Fixter, Ebony Collins, Georgia Hutchinson, Laila Holt, Lucy Heber, Casey Tumino, Imogen Hulshof, Evie Cocksedge, Lilly Francis, Vernica Hanily (Association Sponsor –Stockdale and Leggo). (Front L-R) Brad Heber (coach of Pink), Matilda Hanily, Willow McGannon, Macey Elliott, Shari Harris, Alyssa Edwards, Neka McKenzie, Bella Houston, Brett McKenzie (coach of Black).
U10 boys: (back L-R) Molly Heber, Stu Mackie (co-coach Grey, coach Ash Hickey absent) Asher Long, Arky Cameron, Travis Newton, Oliver Bolge, Lukah Jefferis, Noah Cameron, Rachael Cameron (coach Green), Cathy Govers. (Front L-R) Tyler Hulshof, Jake Johnston, Cole Mundy, Lenard Mackie, Shem Hickey, Beau Elkin.
U14 boys: (back L-R) Lisa Wilson (McDonalds) Brett McKenzie (coach Grey), Jerym McKenzie, Thomas McKenzie, Archie Fixter, Charlie Gringhuis, Leevi Lidstone, Willem Duursma, Angus Livingstone, Harper McLennan (coach Orange). (Front L-R) Andrew Van Hammond, Fletcher McLennan, Alex Johnston, Samuel Carmody, James Tuckett, Hayden Bowler, Jordan Cleator, Cathy Govers.
U17 girls: (back L-R) Nyree Gill (coach Purple), Jaime Findlay, Lily Hume, Lara Gill, Anna Hanily, Jade Kenny, Isabella Cocksedge, Molly Heber, John Francis (coach Aqua). (Front L-R) Lachie Gill, Kylah James, Grace Guy, Bronte Whyte, Milla Fixter, Ashlyn Matheson, Lilly Francis, Georgia Hamilton, Alice Reid.
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NETBALL NOTABLES: (L-R) Sue Hawkins (netball high performance coach), Pat Kuhne (LDNA and Netball Victoria life member) and Jenny Sanchez (Netball Victoria Hall of Fame and life member) were all in attendance at the LDNA Diamond Tea fundraiser.
Fundraiser sends a spark through LDNA THE Diamond Tea fundraiser, held by the Leongatha and District Netball Association recently, was a big success. Led by LDNA life member Pat Kuhne, over 200 guests attended the high tea function to raise much-needed funds for the LDNA court redevelopment and the Gippsland Southern Health Service Oncology Department. Guest Speaker Kelly Cartwright OAM, Australian Paralympian, spoke of her journey to the Olympics after having her leg amputated as a teenager. An incredibly powerful and inspirational speaker, Kelly returned to Leongatha after speaking at a previous fundraiser many years ago where we were able to fundraise towards the purchase of her first running leg. Kelly was joined by Sue Hawkins, former Dia-
monds player, coach of England and current netball high performance coach across Australia and New Zealand and MC of the day, and Jenny Sanchez, Netball Victoria Hall of Fame and life member. These women are both valuable members of the netball community, with incredible stories to share of their own netball journey. High tea was served thanks to Brett Kuhne catering, with the assistance of the LDNA canteen ladies, Karon Satchwell and Caroline Dunlevie. LDNA would like to extend their thanks to major sponsor of the day, Landmark Harcourts Real Estate, for their generous donations and to all the local businesses that supported the day. Our court redevelopment is well underway with the tender for the project currently advertised. Works will hopefully begin within the coming weeks with the courts ready for the 2020 winter competition.
WAITING GAME: Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders in action with Gippsland Power.
Sam’s selection looms large Daniel Renfrey THE AFL Draft is just over a week away now and Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders is working to contain his excitement in the lead up. The 18-year-old has just finished Year 12 exams and is currently in Perth with his brother and other potential draft picks from the Gippsland Power, taking time to relax until November 27. “It’s really exciting. It’s come up quicker than (L-R) Angelique Dunlevie (LDNA president), Richelle McKenzie (president of Netball Vic- I would’ve thought,” Sam said. “It’s a big weight off my shoulders having fintoria board) and Pat Kuhne (LDNA life member). ished exams now and spending a week away with my brother has been really good to take my mind off it.” While the gun midfielder has been away on a break, he has still been putting in work to ensure his fitness is where it needs to be at for the AFL preseason. “The Power boys who are in the draft this year have a program which we’ve been sticking to. It’s The entertainment will include the attendance been good,” he said. THE Stony Creek Racing Club will kick of long-time bookmaker Michael Harrak as a the season off in style as it hosts a cockguest speaker. tail night for the public on Friday, wel“He’s got a lot of funny stories within racing to coming members and others in anticipa- tell,” Michael said. tion for the new racing year. “He’s a real character and loves coming to the The night will include food, drinks, music and Stony Creek food and hospitality, everyone has a entertainment, and provides an opportunity for the chat to him.” community to come together and enjoy the club There will also be a phantom race call rafbefore its first race meet on December 28. fle, in which everyone can buy a ticket to win a GIPPSLAND Pride’s teams to par“We want to bring the community together and crayfish. ticipate in the female divisions of the get them involved in a fun night, and it’s a good “I’ll be doing a phantom race call where I’ll 2019/20 Youth Premier Leagues have way for members and the committee to get together pick out 10 names,” Michael said. been announced. as well,” club president Michael Darmanin said. “It will be themed so it’s something which is Among local players to feature are Koonwar“It’s open to the public and we will have mem- funny and entertaining for everyone.” ra-Leongatha RSL’s Jess Bohn, Jess Fowkes, Gabership forms on the night if people want to sign The cocktail night is set to provide a strong brielle Perry and Imperials’ Maya Williams in the up.” start to the 2019-20 season.
Cocktail night all set at Stony Creek
“Being in Perth, it’s a lot hotter, so we’ve had to get up earlier to beat the heat, but it’s been good to get that extra fitness work in and I’m feeling good.” As far as destination teams goes, Sam is still unsure where he will go in the draft, something which he says makes it all the more exciting. “A couple clubs have remained in contact recently but mainly just to have a chat,” he said. “I haven’t had a club straight tell me they’re going to take me so it’s just about sitting back and waiting to see where I go. It’s exciting that way.” With the draft fast approaching, the Gippsland Power Best and Fairest doesn’t have much planned. While he will continue to train, the next week is about taking it easy. “It’s just about relaxing and spending time with my family, taking it easy before everything ramps up again.” With the top talent still touted as a high pick, life is only going to get more exciting for Sam.
Gippsland Pride cricket teams announced U17s team. Multiple other players from South Gippsland feature in both the U14s and U17s teams. The upcoming season will give these talented players the opportunity to improve their all-around game and reach another level in cricket as they experience a strong program and take on some of the most talented cricketers in the state.
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Goannas achieve strong win The score was then 3/60, and Peter Anton The Gippsland Goannas over-60 cricket joined Moore. team traveled to Heathcote at the weekend They put on 63 runs in 14 overs when Moore to take on the Vic Country team in Round retired for 41. Five of the VCV fixture on Sunday. Neil Meredith and new player Gordon HolMost of the home team comes from the Bendigo area, and most of the Gippsland team traveled to Heathcote on the Saturday. The Goannas skipper, Ken Bailey, lost the toss and the Goannas were asked to bat first. The weather was cool and mostly sunny as Bailey opened with Ian Gibson, and both players had hit a four when Gibson was smartly caught behind. Col Carmody joined Bailey and they put on 32 runs before Carmody was run out by an impressive throw for 14. Murray Moore came in and Bailey was bowled by the first change bowler in the 12th over for 27 runs, which included six fours.
londs came and went cheaply as Anton continued to score, eventually retiring for 40 runs when the score was 148 in the 33rd over. Ian Southall hit a well-made 41, retired, from 32 balls, while Phill Higgins, Gordon Cowling and Rob Bacchetti helped take the score to 7/196 at the end of the 40 overs. Southall and Cowling opened the bowling in the next innings, and the two opening batsmen for Vic Country played well, putting away the bad balls. These two bowled their eight-over spells straight through, and managed to keep the score to a respectable 60 runs from the 16 overs. Anton and Meredith replaced the opening
SOLID SLOG: Murray Moore dished up a strong innings for the Goannas in their win, making 41 and retiring.
Rob Baccheti bowls in his first spell for the Goannas.
bowlers, one of the batters retired, and Merro struck in his second over, with Hollonds taking a nice catch, to have Vic Country 1/78 at the 20 over drinks break. Moore replaced Anton with the breeze, as Meredith took two more wickets, including a good stumping by keeper Gibson, which had VC 3/111 after 28 overs. Rob Bacchetti came on bowling his left arm medium pacers, and hit the stumps in his second over, the score having moved to 4/138 after 33 overs. The bowling had been tight, the fielding good, and the pressure was starting to tell as the required run rate climbed. Gibson took a superb catch at the wicket, with Bacchetti taking his second and finishing with 2/21 from five tidy overs. Higgins bowled the last over as the VC batsmen were restricted to 160 from the 40 overs, the Goannas thus completing a good win against a strong team who always play a good game of cricket. Meredith finished with 3/33 from his eight overs to be the most successful bowler, but it was a good team effort from every Goanna player, with all contributing in some way. Ian Gibson and Phill Higgins will now travel to the Albury/Wodonga area where they will be joined by Fred Debono and Graeme Freshwater at the national over-70 championships, which run from November 21-26. The first games in the over-50 Championships have been played in Perth today. I hope to have a report on these later in the week. The Goannas have a home game against the Richmond Union over-60 team next Sunday. This game will be played at Mirboo North from 11am. Training will continue at Glengarry on Ian Southall Wednesdays from 4.45pm. bowling.
Devon gets the score on the board Eventually, East was dismissed for a wellFOR the first time this season, Devon travelled over the hills to meet Ex Stu- made 66, which included seven fours and three sixes. dents at their home ground. McFarland made 25 and Tate Chisholm was
Devon Captain Brett Pedlow won the toss and decided to bat. Pedlow opened with Jack Gay and it was Gay who decided to get cracking early with eight fours. He was eventually out for 34 in the 11th over with the score at 54. Ex Students stuck to their task and fought back well to remove Brayden Askew for a duck, Taylor Reid for five and David Coulthard for 10. This saw Devon sitting at 4/85. Good bowling from Fernance, O’Brien and then Campbell brought about the dismissal of Pedlow for a well-made 36, but this brought Ben East to the crease and he was in a hurry. Devon then lost Tyler Chisholm for eight, Lance Pedlow and Leigh Biemans both for a ducks before Jake McFarland strode to the crease. East and McFarland produced a 60-run partnership with strong hitting to all parts of the Old Trafford Oval.
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left on two not out. Devon finished their innings with 207. Campbell was the star bowler for Ex Students with 5/46, along with Fernance who took 3/3. Ex Students started slowly with Askew and Gay each removing their openers to see them at 2/6. Askew struck again, removing Fernance to a fine catch from Cohen Hanning and the score was at 3/13. Campbell made 23 and stuck around for a while. Ex Students Captain Davidson top scored with 40 but the Devon bowlers toiled away with wickets to David Coulthard, Ben East, Brett Pedlow, Jake McFarland and Cohen Hanning. Ex Students were dismissed for 129 in the 37th over. Finals Scores Devon 207 defeated Ex Students 129.
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• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION ONE
Roche boosts Club past Rays An 89 not out performance for Nerrena’s The two were unstoppable as they powered Elford doing damage with the ball. SEAN Roche scored 71 not out against John Collins ensured his side disposed of MDU, While the hosts only recorded a total of 89 in their side to a 1/147 total and a nine-wicket win. Inverloch on Saturday to ensure his side PI ripped through the Koonwarra-Leongatha the first innings, with Quaife scoring 34, it was winning by 25 runs. stayed in the top two of C1. Nerrena’s innings started poorly, with Gantheir performance with the ball which did the RSL order to record a 64-run win. The visiting Stingrays got off to a solid start, with Chapman (50 not out) and Williams (36) achieving strong totals. Their teammates were less successful however, and a Club attack led by Feast (3/12) held their total to 7/131. It was Roche who was the man of the moment in the second innings, the number three batsmen combining with Speed, who had 44 not out, and putting the Rays to the sword.
O’Brien (26), Keating (26) and Kenter (31 not out) were the best with the bat for the Island, while Geoff Birnie took 3/14 for the Cougars. With PI’s total at 6/141, the home side had set themselves a 142-run target. They could not overcome this however, with Wilson and Johnston dominating with the ball for the Island, both taking three wickets and holding the Cougars to a 9/77 total. OMK took down Korumburra, with Danny
most damage. OMK set a run chase of 90 for Burra, with Mileto bowling a strong 3/18 for the visitors. It soon became apparent the away side wouldn’t have much more success though, with Elford ripping through the middle order on his way to a 5/10 spell. Burra could only watch on as their order was bowled over for just 58, giving OMK a solid win.
non, Giliam and Martin all being dismissed with only four runs on the board. Collins then stepped in though, making a remarkable total under the circumstances. The home side backed it up with the ball too, and other than Howard’s 42, stopped MDU from scoring effectively. Charlie Dougherty took 3/21 for his side, the Demons only managing a total of 7/126.
• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION TWO
Harvey smashes Town for 187 CLUB produced a total of 307 behind a massive 186 not out from Craig Harvey on Saturday to overwhelm Town. The opening innings started reasonably well for Club, with Geyer able to make a total of 40. Chisholm and Cornelis made small totals however as Town got themselves back in it behind strong bowling from Dowling (2/57) and Pouw (2/34). That was the end of it for Town however, as Harvey stepped to the crease and swung his way to an outstanding 187 total, which included 30 fours and seven sixes. Pouw (36) and Hodges (48) did all they could in Town’s innings, but strong bowling from Sam Liddle, who took 3/7, ensured they had no chance, the home side finishing with 134. Kilcunda-Bass was held to just 24 runs in a loss to OMK. Lomagno was the top run-getter for OMK in the opening innings, scoring 18. Some lethal bowling from Tarkyn Dann (3/14) saw the Sharks cut into the order though, and the visitors were therefore only able to make 9/66. The OMK attack was devastating in the second innings, Lomagno taking 2/4 and Whiteside taking 4/4. Killy Bass had four ducks and Whitby was the only batsman in double digits, with 13 not out, the side mustering a total of 24 in just under 20 overs. Glen Alvie defeated Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL behind 69 not out from David Hynes. GOING DOWN SWINGING: Town’s Things looked dire at the start of the openSam Embuldeniya swung his way to a ing innings for the home team, with the Cougars’ quick 14 runs against Club but was soon Thomas (3/36) making his presence felt with the dismissed, his side losing out. ball.
Tim Cashin briefly held firm before being dismissed for a duck against Club. Hynes soon quelled this threat though, hitting a few boundaries and playing solid shots on his way to a strong total. This saw his side score 9/123. The Cougars could not manage much of a fight back, with Hoekstra (25) their top scorer and the majority of their order scoring ducks or single digits. McGuirk took 2/11 for Glen Alvie as Koon-
Kookaburras laugh their way to victory
Leongatha District Cricket Association
THE over-60s loaded onto the bus and headed off to Richmond on Sunday for their latest cricket match in the big smoke. The biggest issue of the day was finding a car park in Richmond, but once that was sorted and after a bit of a walk we found the scenic Burnley Oval. Set next to the Yarra River and surrounded by gumtrees, the Kookaburras felt at home. Winning the toss, we decided to bowl first for a change and give the passing train passengers something to see. It certainly paid off against the strong Richmond team. The opening pair of Peters, Loos and Falls started off well, taking three wickets all bowled by Fallesy in the first 10 overs. Another set of 10 overs by Gary Adams and Mike Newton saw Richmond 4/46 off 20 overs. The excellent bowling continued with very supportive fielding (great catching and a good runout) and all nine Kookaburra bowlers used could be proud of their efforts as wickets continued to fall to see Richmond at 9/149 after the 40 overs. Wicket takers were: Peter Falls 3/23 off seven, Mike Newton 2/21 off six, with Rob Francis, Neil White, and Leigh Watmuff taking one wicket each. Shane Way (34) and Rex Bennett (35) led the way for the Tigers with the bat. A testament to the excellent line bowled was the fact five Richmond bowlers were bowled. Maybe they were distracted by the passing trains.
wara-Leongatha RSL only managed a total of 5/84. Poowong-Loch overcame Korumburra with strong bowling and a solid outing with the bat. The home Burra side struggled in their innings, with Jacob Patulo taking 4/10 for the Magpies. With Whelan the top scorer, managing 29, Burra mustered a total of just 61. While Sinclair took two early wickets for the hosts, Nelson Brew stepped up and made 35 not out for Poowong-Loch, leading the side to a 3/71 total and a seven-wicket win.
Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 7 - November 23 & 30 Home team Grade A1 Korumburra OMK Town Glen Alvie
KOOKABURRA CONFUSION: The pitch had lines everywhere, which confused Leigh Watmuff, who turned three easy twos into singles by running them short. Although 150 to win seemed an easy task, we knew we had to bat well as the Australian opening bowler was playing, and when we were 1/0 after Captain Gaz gave out the reliable Barney Hayes in the first over LBW, a battle seemed on. However, the Kookaburras ended up laughing all the way as the next and only wicket that fell was our El Presidento, Trevor Wilson with the score on 127.
We were playing in the big smoke but the country boys from South Gippsland put on a batting display, dispatching the ball out to the gumtrees with regularity, making 2/159 before stumps were drawn early, with nine batsmen having a hit. Down the order efforts were: Rob Francis 42 ret, Neil White 40 ret, Leigh Watmuff 24 ret, Peter Little 19 ret, Mike Newton 18 not out, Norm Fraser 12 ret, and Bob Mastin four not out.
Away Team
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Umpire
Nerrena Club Phillip Island Inverloch
Kor Turf Outtrim Scorpion 1 Butch West
K Scrimshaw J Curry G Adams L White
Grade A2 Poowong v MDU Koony LRSL v Foster Kilcunda Bass v Imperials
Loch Leon Turf Bass 1
I Richards T Rogers A Stride
Grade B (Round 6) Nerrena v Club MDU v Korumburra Phillip Island v Poowong Loch Inverloch v Town Kilcunda Bass v OMK Glen Alvie v Koony LRSL Foster v Imperials
Nerrena Meeniyan Cowes Inveloch Turf Bass 2 Won Rec Fos GC
L Harmer G Parkinson N Grabham G Laird 2nd N Barnes G Wyatt G Wightman
Grade C1 Korumburra Phillip Island Inverloch MDU Grade C2 Koony LRSL Club Glen Alvie Poowong Loch OMK - Bye
v v v v
v v v v
Nerrena Club OMK Koony LRSL
KSC Newhaven Inv FG Dumbalk
TBA T Carman TBA TBA
v v v v
Kilcunda Bass Phillip Island Korumburra Town
Koonwarra McMahon Glen Alvie Poowong
TBA TBA TBA TBA
Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136
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• LDCA B GRADE
OMK openers take over While the Tigers struggled with the bat, Khy OMK eclipsed Imperials’ total of 113 in Davy was a positive, achieving a total of 51 not just 25 overs on Saturday to remain top out. of the B1 ladder. There weren’t many wicket-takers for Club Mitchell McGrath was the top scorer for Imps in the opening innings, accumulating 52 runs before being dismissed by James, who took an impressive 3/8 for the home side. Rowe (3/18) also bowled well to hold Imperials to 9/113 after 40. Luke Jones opened superbly for OMK with 65 not out, with partner Greenwood, who had 59 not out, also overwhelming the visitors. This opening partnership led the home side to a winning 1/150 total, Materia picking up the only wicket for Imps. MDU fought hard for a seven-wicket win over Killy Bass away from home. The Sharks struggled at the start of their opening innings, with McBride, Palmer and Thomas only just managing double digits. Tapscott (25) and Clay (36 not out) managed to put some runs on the board but the team could only manage a total of 5/119, Hoober doing the damage with the ball for MDU with 3/24. Hoober also stood out with the bat for the Demons, scoring 41 not out to back up Gerard Murphy’s 36-run effort, leading the side to a winning 3/131 total. Blackney was the most dangerous bowler for the Sharks, taking 2/14. It took Club just 22 overs to eclipse Foster’s total of 125, the home side winning by seven wickets.
but the attack did well to prevent runs, with Foster only managing a 3/125 total. Shaun Roffey bowled well in the Foster attack, taking 2/27 against a strong Club order. He did not receive appropriate support to quell the order however, with Britt (42) and Davey (20) leading the home side to a quick winning total of 3/131. A low-scoring affair saw Poowong-Loch overcome Inverloch’s total of just 45 within 30 overs. The Magpie attack was overwhelming for the Stingrays in the opening innings, with Head, McKinnon, Patullo, Regan and Loader all grabbing wickets. This led to a small total for the home side to beat. With Magnusson (21 not out) and Nicholls (12) leading the way, and despite strong bowling performances from Tom Wyatt (2/8) and Jake Dennerley (2/6), the Magpies ran out six-wicket winners. Burra put together a solid run chase to come away four-wicket winners over Phillip Island at home. Cleeland and McIntyre started positively as openers for Island, but both fell for 28 apiece, with a widespread effort from the Korumburra at- TIGHT BOWLING: Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL’s Jordan Pickersgill was a strong contack causing problems for the order. tributor with the ball, conceeding only 12 runs, and claiming the prixed scalp of Damien Scott Checkley, Wyhoon, Patching and Jaxon Symmons for just four. Checkley all had two wickets, while Whiteside had one to hold their opponent to 126 runs after LEFT: The partnership between Koonwarra/ 40 overs. LRSL’s Lochie Smith and Col McPhee was Scott Checkley then put together the big runs instrumental in their team’s win. for his side at the crease, reaching a total of 42. This, combined with good efforts from Wyhoon, Celebrine and Jaxon Checkley, led the team to a winning 6/131 total. With Jayasinghe performing with the ball and C Grade – Div 1 A Grade – Div 1 Town .............. 54 2.5536 Phillip Is ........ 66 2.2200 Lloyd with the bat, Town overcame a struggling OMK.............. 54 1.5488 Nerrena ......... 48 1.1390 Glen Alvie side at home. Nerrena ......... 48 1.0890 Club ............... 42 1.4469 Jayasinghe’s four wickets of his 4/11 spell Club ............... 42 1.3428 OMK.............. 42 1.2522 came early innings, with the star taking the first Phillip Is ......... 36 0.9182 Korumburra .... 36 0.8950 four batsmen in Glen Alvie’s order. Inverloch ........ 24 0.7257 Inverloch ........ 24 0.3720 Steven Smith (27) was the side’s highest runKorumburra .... 24 0.5395 K-L/RSL......... 18 0.6038 getter but could not overcome the strong Town atGlen Alvie ........ 6 0.5118 MDU .............. 12 0.8012 tack, his team finishing on 9/96. A Grade – Div 2 It was Andrew Lloyd who led the way for Imperials ....... 54 1.8725 C Grade – Div 2 Town in the next innings, the reliable batsmen MDU .............. 48 0.7714 OMK.............. 66 2.1844 Paul The Pieman coming up trumps after Jayasinghe was dismissed Foster............. 42 1.3185 Club ............... 48 2.3442 K-LRSL......... 36 1.0861 Town .............. 42 0.9615 for a duck. Poow-Loch ..... 24 1.1441 Phillip Is ........ 36 1.2926 He had 69 runs, leading his team past the Glen Kil-Bass.......... 12 0.3561 Poow-Loch ..... 24 0.8549 Under 16 - Round 4 Nov 16 Alvie attack and to a 2/107 total in just 20 overs. Kil-Bass.......... 24 0.7557 B Grade Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL were led by Smith Korumburra v Koony LRSL (washout) Korumburra .... 18 0.5692 OMK .............. 54 2.8541 and McPhee with the bat in their strong win over Foster 4/66 v Leon Town Green 5/107 Korumburra . 48 1.6898 Glen Alvie ...... 18 0.3541 Nerrena. Club 3/119 v Leon Town Gold 8/110 Poow-Loch .... 42 1.6749 K-L/RSL......... 12 0.5621 McPhee (2), Tomada (2) and Smith (2) all took Inverloch 5/80 v Phillip Island 9/58 Club ............... 42 1.3032 multiple wickets to kick things off for the CouPhillip Is ........ 36 1.6017 Under 16 Under 14 Round 4 Nov 16 gars, holding their opponents to a 9/133 total. MDU .............. 36 0.9096 Town Green... 42 1.6504 East James Kelly was Nerrena’s top scorer with 34 Foster............. 30 1.1589 K’burra ......... 36 2.9775 Koony LRSL 4/54 v OMK 4/57 runs, including four boundaries. Nerrena ......... 30 0.7842 Town Gold ..... 36 0.8951 Imperials 4/62 v Korumburra 3/53 Kilcunda-Bass 24 0.8682 Club ............... 18 1.2393 Smith and McPhee combined well with the bat Town .............. 24 0.7784 Inverloch ........ 18 0.7104 Leon Town v Nerrena (no scores) in the following innings, Smith scoring 41 and K-LRSL.......... 24 0.6671 Phillip Is ......... 18 0.6634 McPhee scoring 44. West Glen Alvie ...... 18 0.6147 K-L/RSL......... 12 1.7819 Symmons did some damage with the ball, takGlen Alvie 7/50 v Club 1/74 Inverloch .......... 6 0.5528 Foster................ 0 0.4670 ing 2/12 for Nerrena, but was unable to quell the Phillip Island 5/77 v Inverloch 8/62 Imperials .......... 6 0.3879 The dangerous Damien Symmons struggled order, the Cougars achieving a 5/140 total in 34 with the bat for Nerrena, being dismissed for overs and winning by five wickets. Bowling: SR Head 2/9, J Patullo 1/7, S teside 4, T Allen 1, S Checkley 42, D
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B GRADE
MDU 3/131 d Kilcunda-Bass 5/119 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNNINGS: A McBride 11, P Palmer 10, AJ Thomas 13, S Tapscott 25, R Gardiner 4, D Clay 36*, D Blackney 12* Bowling: M Cantwell 0/22, P Vine 0/11, T Zukovskis 1/18, M Hoober 3/24, J Bright 0/15, C Hoober 1/26 MDU – 1st INNINGS: G Murphy 36, G Webster 11, C Hoober 41*, W Prosser 25* Bowling: R Duff 0/25, C Peckett 0/33, D Blackney 2/14, S Tapscott 1/14, D Clay 0/25
Club 3/131 d Foster 3/125
Town’s Ned Hanily was impressive for his winning side, scoring 17 not out against Glen Alvie.
Foster – 1st INNINGS: W Davy 9, K Davy 51*, JG Smith 14, T Garvey 13, A Starret 17* Bowling: F West 0/30, B Cornelis 1/30, SA Tessari 0/11, R Todd 1/24, H Dobbie 0/24 Club – Ist INNINGS: D Britt 42, M Davey 20, R Lovett 18, B Osborne 15*, L Earl 11* Bowling: K Davy 1/38, M Allott 0/15, W Davy 0/24, S Roffey 2/27 Poowong-Loch 4/46 d Inverloch 45 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS: B Phillips 3, T Wyatt 9, JB Dennerley 11, S Hayes 10, D Cashin 4, J Rowe 2
McKinnon 2/11, P Regan 1/8, M Loader 1/5 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS: S Magnusson 21*, B Nicholls 12, B Hall 1* Bowling: C Butler 0/5, S Hayes 0/16, D Cashin 0/8, T Wyatt 2/8, JB Dennerley 2/6
OMK 1/150 d Imperials 9/113 Imperials – 1st INNINGS: F Materia 1, S Vagg 5, B Van Rooy 11, J Piasente 6, MJ McGrath 52, T O’Connor 12, K Materia 17, C Michael 2, M Portelli 1* Bowling: H James 3/8, J Cuman 0/29, MJ Rowe 3/18, J Greenwood 1/9, A Busana 1/13, A Rose 0/15, L Jones 0/14, PJ Dell 1/6 OMK – 1st INNINGS: L Jones 65*, J Greenwood 59*, MJ Rowe 15 Bowling: J Piasente 0/23, C Michael 0/27, KB Gray 0/23, B Van Rooy 0/39, M Portelli 0/26, K Materia 1/10
Korumburra 6/131 d Phillip Island 126 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS: L Cleeland 28, S McIntyre 28, KM Taylor 4, D Womersley 19, C Epifano 5, JR Keating 12, A Finlayson 12, TS Niven 5, LR Dayson 2* Bowling: S Checkley 2/15, D Wyhoon 2/28, M Patching 2/24, J Whiteside 1/15, D Scott 0/13, RV Sinclair 0/12, JA Checkley 2/15 Korumburra – 1st INNINGS: J Whi-
Wyhoon 23, JZ Checkley 16, D Scott 8, J Celebrine 16*, M Patching 1* Bowling: TS Niven 0/25, D Womersley 2/5, A Tolley 1/31, J Excell 3/35, LR Dayson 0/25
Town 2/107 d Glen Alvie 9/96 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS: S Smith 27, P Roberts 13, J Burke 5, P Loos 17, N Thatcher 3, N Arney 12, J Hamilton 3 Bowling: D Preston 1/11, S Clark 2/19, T Hanily 1/22, AD Lloyd 1/10, P Jayasinghe 4/11, N Fixter 0/21 Town – 1st INNINGS: N Fixter 12*, AD Lloyd 69, N Hanily 17* Bowling: G Hynes 1/19, D Williams 0/24, L McRae 1/33, N Thatcher 0/17
Koonwarra/LRSL 5/140 d Nerrena 9/133 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS: A Harrison 7, JD Collins 4, B Martin 9, D Symmons 4, R Clark 8, S Helms 14, JL Kelly 34, C Baudinette 10, S Murphy 17 Bowling: C McPhee 2/19, N Arnup 0/32, JA Pickersgill 1/12, B Tomada 2/32, A Drury 1/24, l Smith 2/9 Koonwarra/LRSL – 1st INNINGS: A Hunt 3, L Smith 41, C McPhee 44, B Tomada 17, J Leeden 2, J Moore 17*, N Arnup 4* Bowling: D Symmons 2/12, R Clark 1/25, C Baudinette 0/8, C Trease 1/30, S Murphy 0/24, JD Collins 1/35
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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE
Trease gives Nerrena the win CRICKET continued on Saturday after a few weeks of poor weather, with Josh Trease taking 5/10 with the ball against Glen Alvie to lead his Nerrena side to victory. He took the first four of the visitors’ batsmen in the opening innings before Magana Archchige put 43 runs together to give his team some hope. The Nerrena attack regained control soon after his dismissal though and had Glen Alvie at 9/92 by the end of 40. The home team started their innings shakily on a challenging wicket, with the first three falling having only made 16 runs. Tim Wightman got his team back on track, making a total of 36 not out. This saw Nerrena eventually scrape past a well-balanced Glen Alvie attack, making a winning total of 6/94 in 37 overs. Town remained top with an impressive statement win over Club, the side winning by 61 runs. Perera (64) and Naotunnage (50) made strong totals for the visitors to lead them to a 6/179 total in their innings. There wasn’t much Club could do in response, with the Town attack on fire. Mitch Thomas made a team-high 28 runs for Club, the order falling for 118 to a strong bowling Glen Alvie celebrate the wicket of Nerrena’s Dave Baldi. Photos by Mark Drury. lineup led by Madusanka (3/19). WINNING BAT: Nerrena’s Dan Rowe perOMK held onto a three-run win when they visBlack and Rathnayake (44) combined for a ceedings, but Tom Keily (34) managed to steady formed well at the crease to help his team to ited Inverloch. handy total, to lead their team to 5/185 at the end a solid win. The order somewhat struggled to begin pro- the ship and guide his team to all out for 144. Daniel Mock then ripped through the Inver- of 40 overs. loch order, which struggled once Smith (39) and Max Royal then took 4/26 with the ball for the Newman (52) were dismissed. hosts, with Korumburra struggling at the crease. Mock took an impressive 5/13, including the Madura Perera (48) and Peter Edwards (50) last two wickets, to have OMK all out for 141. managed to provide their team some composure Phillip Island, behind Jarrod Black’s 67 total, before they were both dismissed by Royal, the defeated Korumburra by 29 runs. team only mustering a 9/156 total thereafter.
• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO
Tigers tear sharks apart JAKE Staley (56) and Mitch Jones (55) Olden (22), Arnup (16) and Martin (17) all scorled Foster to a huge 103-run win over ing in double digits. This helped the order to overcome a solid Kilcunda-Bass in A2 on Saturday. performance from Chathuranga with the ball for The two openers hit a combined 12 boundaries on their team’s way to a 6/188 total at home, with the Killy Bass attack struggling to stifle them. Griggs (4/14) and Bright (3/10) then combined well with the ball for Foster to dispose of the Sharks’ order. Larcombe was the top scorer for the visitors with 29 runs but could not help his side to overcome a fired-up Foster attack, the team all out for Glen Alvie’s Jy Hull bowled a solid spell despite his team’s loss, taking 1/18 in seven 85 in just 29 overs. MDU pulled off an exciting win against Koonovers. warra-Leongatha RSL, chasing the visitors’ total N Cant run out (Y Jan) ......................... 4 P Edwards c M Kinghorn b M Royal . 50 to win by a single wicket. A GRADE DIVISION 1 N Auddino run out (L Rankin) ............. 1 K Anderson c & b C Keerthisinghe ..... 5 Manicaro (38) and Hughes (45) put the major Extras (nb 0, w 18, b 0, lb 3).............. 21 H Fernando c S Rathnayake Town 6/179 d Club 118 runs together for the Cougars, but were unable to Total 144 (39 overs) b M Royal ...................................... 1 Town – 1st INNINGS overcome some impressive Gayan Sameera bowlBowling: L Rankin 8.1-0-2-28, Y Jan 8.1- P Dunlevie run out ............................... 5 SU Perera c & b B Evans ................... 64 1-3-28, L Anderson 8-2-1-18, D Newman S Dole b Z Brown ................................ 1 ing, the Demon snagging 4/18 with the ball to SV Naotunnage lbw b J Sheerin ........ 50 7.1-0-1-40, C Fisher 8.1-0-1-27 C Arnold not out................................... 6 hold the visitors to 8/151. A Ratnaike c J Sheerin b RG Thomas 11 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS H McNeill not out ................................ 2 M Madusanka c K Brann b J Sheerin .. 4 The runs were consistent across the board for Y Jan hit wicket b T Muzarabani ......... 2 Extras (nb 1, w 10, b 1, lb 3).............. 15 M Davies not out................................ 25 the hosts, with Kent (22), Sinclair (16), Eddy (37), H Smith b RL Williams ...................... 39 Total 9/156 (40 overs) J Lloyd c & b M Thomas ................... 10 TD Hettiarachchi c & b RG Thomas ... 1 Extras (nb 0, w 6, b 1, lb 7)................ 14 Total 6/179 (40 overs) Bowling: J Brann 4-1-0-11, Z Macdermid 8-0-0-38, RG Thomas 8-1-2-33, A Geyer 5-0-0-28, J Sheerin 81-2-25, B Evans 4-0-1-17, M Thomas 3-0-1-19 Club – 1st INNINGS K Brann c D Burge b J Hume .............. 2 D Turton c J Hume b A Trotto............ 13 A Geyer b A Trotto ............................... 8 RG Thomas run out ............................ 14 M Thomas lbw b M Madusanka ........ 28 L McLean b M Madusanka .................. 9 J Sheerin c A Trotto b M Madusanka ... 2 R Birkett not out................................. 17 J Brann b J Hume ................................. 8 Z Macdermid c T Hettiarachchi b A Ratnaike ................................... 1 B Evans c AL Trotto b A Ratnaike ....... 0 Extras (nb 2, w 12, b 0, lb 2).............. 16 Total 118 (33.4 overs) Bowling: J Hume 8-2-2-17, J Lloyd 6-10-22, A Trotto 5-1-2-26, M Madusanka 6-1-3-19, S Perera 2-0-0-17, TD Hettiarachchi 3-1-0-12, A Ratnaike 3.4-1-2-4
OMK 144 d Inverloch 141 OMK – 1st INNINGS T Wyatt b Y Jan .................................... 3 E Lamers c E Cousins b L Anderson ... 9 D Mock c D Newman b L Rankin ....... 0 R Williams c H Smith b D Newman .. 25 T Keily c N Brayley b Y Jan .............. 34 J Cochrane lbw b C Fisher ................... 6 J Serong b Y Jan ................................. 10 J Lamers b L Rankin .......................... 13 T Muzarabani not out ......................... 18
D Newman c J Serong b T Keily ....... 52 D Clark b RL Williams ........................ 0 W Taberner c N Cant b D Mock ........ 25 C Fisher c T Wyatt b D Mock .............. 3 E Cousins b DP Mock .......................... 0 L Rankin lbw b T Muzarabani ............. 2 J Strickland not out .............................. 1 N Brayley st J Serong b D Mock ......... 0 L Anderson c & b D Mock ................... 0 Extras (nb 5, w 7, b 1, lb 3)................ 16 Total 141 (40 overs) Bowling: T Muzarabani 8.1-1-2-23, T Keily 8.1-0-1-29, N Auddino 4-1-0-19, RL Williams 8.1-1-2-20, J Cochrane 3-0-0-16, N Cant 3-0-0-17, DP Mock 6.1-1-5-13
Phillip Island 5/185 d Korumburra 9/156 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS G Selby c H McNeill b M Perera ....... 11 Z Brown b M Perera ............................ 0 J Black c T Crocker b S Dole ............. 67 E Richards b S Dole ........................... 22 S Rathnayake not out ......................... 44 B Johnston b D Lloyd .......................... 3 M Royal not out ................................. 16 Extras (nb 1, w 18, b 0, lb 3).............. 22 Total 5/185 (40 overs) Bowling: M Perera 8-0-2-31, D Lloyd 8-0-1-55, H Fernando 8-0-1-23, S Dole 8-0-1-45, H McNeill 4-0-0-12, I Osman 4-0-0-16 Korumburra – 1st INNINGS I Osman c G Selby b M Royal ........... 22 T Crocker lbw b H Shawcross ............. 0 D Lloyd c Z Brown b S Kirton ............ 0 M Perera lbw b M Royal.................... 48
Bowling: S Kirton 6-0-1-18, H Shawcross 7-1-1-24, M Royal 7-0-4-26, Z Brown 7-0-1-23, C Keerthisinghe 8-1-125, S Rathnayake 5-0-0-36
Nerrena 6/94 d Glen Alvie 9/92 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS R Slade c D Rowe b J Trease ............... 0 J Thomas lbw b J Trease ...................... 8 J Schulz b J Trease ............................... 1 S De Silva c Z Trease b J Trease .......... 0 D Arachchige c & b Z Trease ............. 43 J Hull c C Salmon b J Trease ............... 2 D Thorn c J Cann b T Wightman ....... 22 A Hamilton b T Wightman ................... 0 B McRae not out .................................. 3 J Hales b M Clark ................................ 0 S Watson not out .................................. 2 Extras (nb 1, w 9, b 0, lb 1)................ 11 Total 9/92 (40 overs) Bowling: J Trease 8-3-5-10, D Rowe 8-4-0-11, J Hoy 4-2-0-8, M Clark 5-01-8, T Wightman 8-0-2-27, Z Trease 7-0-1-27 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS J Cann run out (S De Silva) ................. 2 M Clark c B McRae b S De Silva ........ 0 C Salmon lbw b B McRae ................. 14 T Wightman not out ........................... 36 D Baldi c RJ Slade b J Hull ............... 16 L Giliam run out (D Thorn) ................. 0 J Hoy not out ........................................ 5 B Rodgers c R Slade b J Hales........... 13 Extras (nb 0, w 4, b 1, lb 3).................. 8 Total 6/94 (37 overs) Bowling: D Arachchige 8-0-0-25, S De Silva 8-0-1-16, J Hull 7-1-1-18, J Hales 7-1-1-12, B McRae 7-1-1-19
A GRADE DIVISION 2 Foster 6/188 d Kilcunda-Bass 85 Foster – 1st INNINGS J Staley c C Elliott b D Bettles........... 56 M Jones c D Bettles b C Davidson .... 55 J Toner c A Larcombe b R Duff ........... 1 J Bright c J Tregear b C Elliott........... 17 R Johnston c R Duff b J Tregear ........ 29 B Coates c C Elliott b J Tregear ........... 0 T Crawford not out............................... 1 P Doran not out .................................... 3 Extras (nb 2, w 20, b 0, lb 5).............. 27 Total 6/188 (40 overs) Bowling: DB Bettles 8-2-1-14, R Duff 3-0-1-13, J Tregear 8-0-2-38, D McMahon 0.3-0-0-15, C Davidson 8-0-1-40, S Williams 2-0-0-25, C Elliott 8-2-1-38 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS J Tregear c J Toner b B Coates ............. 4 C Davidson b J Bright .......................... 9 J Adamson b J Bright ........................... 1 A Larcombe lbw b J Bright ................ 29 K Duff run out (R Johnston) .............. 12 B Joseph b H Griggs ............................ 1 D McMahon c J Bright b P Doran ....... 1 S Williams c R Johnston b H Griggs . 12 C Elliott c B Coates b H Griggs ........... 6 R Duff b H Griggs................................ 0 DB Bettles not out................................ 0 Extras (nb 3, w 7, b 0, lb 0)................ 10 Total 85 (29.2 overs) Bowling: J Bright 5.2-0-3-10, B Coates 6-1-1-20, T Crawford 3-1-0-11, N Clarke 3-0-0-6, H Griggs 7-0-4-14, P Doran 5-0-1-24
Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL. The promising all-rounder took 4/29 for the Cougars, but MDU came away winners, making a total of 154. Sameera (36) and McLennan (39) led their Imperials side over Poowong, the hosts winning easily by 69 runs. The Magpies won the toss and threw Imps in to bat, but would soon regret it as Sameera and McLennan, both in the middle-lower order, took control. What had started as a poor innings for the side finished a strong one, with the team reaching a total of 9/174 despite some promising bowling from the Poowong attack. Ginnane (2/13) and Tim Sauvarin (3/23) then produced some solid spells with the ball for the home side, preventing any chance of a Magpie comeback, the visitors all out for 105.
MDU 154 d Koonwarra/LRSL 8/151
Imperials 9/174 d Poowong-Loch 105
Koonwarra/LRSL – 1st INNINGS B Perry c C Cary b B Cantwell .......... 22 B Manicaro c G Kent b G Sameera ... 38 I Darsharia lbw b B Cantwell............... 0 S Hughes c N Eddy b G Sameera ...... 45 J Kennedy c G Kent b G Sameera ....... 0 J Rockall c M Olden b S Arnup ........... 5 U Chathuranga c J Sinclair b C Cary . 23 J Hughes b G Sameera ......................... 0 T Elliott not out .................................... 3 C Buckland not out .............................. 0 Extras (nb 1, w 11, b 0, lb 3) .............. 15 Total 8/151 (40 overs) Bowling: C Cary 7-1-1-24, H Waduge 7-0-0-27, N Eddy 8-1-0-29, B Cantwell 6-1-2-20, S Arnup 8-0-1-30, G Sameera 4-0-4-18 MDU – 1st INNINGS G Kent c B Perry b T Elliott .............. 22 J Sinclair c J Hughes b T Elliott ......... 16 N Eddy c B Perry b U Chathuranga ... 37 M Olden b I Darsharia ....................... 22 H Waduge b J Kennedy ........................ 0 S Arnup c J Hughes b C Riseley ....... 16 G Sameera c J Hughes b U C-ranga..... 1 M Martin c C Riseley b U C-ranga .... 17 T Sinclair st J Hughes b U C-ranga...... 7 C Cary not out ...................................... 5 B Cantwell not out ............................... 0 Extras (nb 1, w 8, b 0, lb 2)................ 11 Total 154 (36.1 overs) Bowling: T Elliott 5-0-2-31, B Perry 4-0-0-24, I Darsharia 8-2-1-21, J Kennedy 8-1-1-37, U Chathuranga 8-0-4-29, C Riseley 3.1-1-1-10
Imperials – 1st INNINGS D Perera c S Jenkins b D Brain .......... 28 T Sauvarin c J Pyne b B Monson ......... 3 J Ginnane b AC Jenkins ....................... 4 R Higgins lbw b J Bardwell ............... 23 D Ginnane b J Bardwell ....................... 8 L Rogers c B Monson b J Bardwell ..... 6 S Sameera c J Pyne b J Bardwell ....... 36 R McLennan run out (J Pyne) ............ 39 J Forrester b B Monson ...................... 14 G Sauvarin not out ............................... 1 Extras (nb 2, w 9, b 1, lb 0)................ 12 Total 9/174 (40 overs) Bowling: A Jenkins 7-0-1-24, B Monson 7-0-2-41, S Jenkins 8-0-0-45, D Brain 4-0-1-11, M Hancock 3-0-0-13, J Bardwell 8-0-4-20, N Findlay 3-0-0-19
Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS L Manders b T Sauvarin ....................... 3 J Bardwell c R Higgins b T Sauvarin . 20 J Pyne lbw b L Wright 1 N Findlay c G Sauvarin b D Ginnane 18 C Knox lbw b T Sauvarin .................... 5 M Allen c & b L Rogers ....................... 4 A Jenkins c & b S Sameera ................ 13 M Hancock run out (L Rogers) .......... 12 B Monson b J Ginnane......................... 7 S Jenkins c D Perera b J Ginnane ........ 3 D Brain not out..................................... 2 Extras (nb 0, w 16, b 0, lb 1).............. 17 Total 105 (35.2 overs) Bowling: J Ginnane 6.2-3-2-13, L Wright 8-1-1-25, T Sauvarin 6-1-3-23, L Rogers 2-0-1-3, S Sameera 8-2-1-20, D Ginnane 5-0-1-20
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Gill does Gatha proud Daniel Renfrey TO represent your state after playing a sport for just five years is a remarkable achievement by anyone’s standards and Leongatha’s Lara Gill will do just that in 2020.
The 12-year-old Leongatha Lightning star was recently selected to represent Vic Country in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in New South Wales from January 12-18. “It was amazing when I found out,” Lara said of making the team. “I asked mum straight after school and when she told me it was just really exciting.” Lara’s selection comes as no surprise to her peers and coaches. The power forward’s work ethic is strong, as she constantly works on her game at and outside of training. “I train twice a week with the team, but overall I play about six times a week. I try to practice whenever I can,” Lara said. “It’s pretty exciting. It just feels like all my hard work has paid off.” Lara has experienced fast development as a basketballer, which she credits her support cast for. She is a strong and aggressive defender, and while she is talented in most aspects of the game, she is always looking to improve. “My parents, my club and all of my coaches have been great for my development,” she said.
“I want to keep developing and improve my rebounding and definitely my long-range shooting.” These aspects of the young gun’s game already seem to be improving. She dominated on both ends of the floor on Sunday during the Leongatha basketball grand finals, in which she won both the U14s and U17s games, strong form leading into the junior cup, for which she has big goals. “I’m hoping to put all my practice into action and play at a high standard consistently,” Lara said. “I also hope that as a team we can win gold.” As far as long-term goals go, Lara’s aspirations remain high. “I want to try and make the WNBA and play for the New York Liberty team one day,” she said. “That’s my lifelong goal.” With a fast-developing game, strong work ethic and a national tournament on the horizon, the promising player is already taking steps toward her dream.
ABOVE: Lara has continued to develop every facet in her game, but is a tough and aggressive defender first and foremost. YOUNG GUN: The promising basketballer played at a high level at the Leongatha Basketball Association’s grand finals on Sunday and will look to continue her form into the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in January.
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