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MOVE THIS snake season will be search for food, water and a mate. fraught with danger.

The slithering reptiles are out and about now, prompting experts to warn snakes will be more active than usual.

Snake sightings have come earlier as they emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun, and desperately

Eastern brown snakes, tiger snakes, lowland copperheads and red bellied black snakes will all be visible in South Gippsland.

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THINGS TO DO

The bargain hunter’s dream WHERE: Houses throughout Poowong.

WHEN: Sunday, October 20, 8.30am – 12pm.

WHAT: Bargain hunters, sustainable shoppers, up-cyclers, artists, collectors, renovators and more will be in for a treat when the Poowong Pickers Festival returns this October for its sixth year.

During the Poowong Pickers Festival, residents hold simultaneous garage sales to ensure as many of their unwanted items as possible get reused rather than sent to landfill.

Non-Poowong residents can get involved in the selling action too, by registering to have a stall at the Poowong Public Hall.

For more information, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/31Xus2z

Support the brass band concert WHERE: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.

WHEN: Sunday, October 20, 1.30pm.

WHAT: Enjoy the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band performing a variety program of music including sixties hits to tappers, march, swing, Australian, to the latest hits in a relaxed atmosphere.

Also featured will be the learners and intermediate group.

Tickets are $15, concession $12, children $5 and family $30.

Make a trip to Poowong or Boolarra this weekend for their whole town garage sales.

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WHERE: Houses throughout Boolarra.

WHEN: Sunday, October 20, 8.30am – 2pm.

WHAT: There will be ample opportunities for treasure finding with 12 garage sales across Boolarra and the surrounding district.

Maps of the location of the town garage sales will be on sale at Railway Park, Boolarra for $2 with handouts, including information about larger items available at the sales.

There will also be a car boot sale at Railway Park, Boolarra.

In the event of wet weather the stalls will be located to the hall.

Funds raised will go towards the Boolarra - A Community with a Heart, to assist Boolarra’s post master.

For more information contact Colin Brick on

WHERE: RSL Rooms, Main Street, Foster.

WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 10am to 1pm.

WHAT: This free digital photo workshop is a three hour class by Foster IT, teaching you all you need to know about digital photos, how to navigate online cloud storage and sharing tools.

A special presentation of virtual reality headsets and 360 degree photography will also be given.

Snacks and a light lunch will be provided.

Contact Tim to secure your spot on 0421 043 090.

Camp for free WHERE: Across South Gippsland and Wellington Shire.

WHEN: This weekend.

WHAT: Throughout these two shires you will find many free or minimal cost camp spots, many with striking views and great facilities.

Here are a few spots that you could spend a few days camping at whilst exploring the best Gippsland has to offer.

Franklin River Reserve, Toora: free camping with toilet facilities.

Reeves Beach Coastal Reserve, Ninety Mile Beach: free, pet friendly camping with toilets.

Minne Ha Ha Falls, Hiawatha: free, pet friendly camping with public toilets only open from November.

For more free or low cost camp sites, visit https://bit.ly/2IvRAgK

LEONGATHA CHEMIST ON DUTY

THIS SUNDAY South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will put on a not-to-be-missed show at Meeniyan this Sunday. Musicians pictured (L-R) Penny Hunt, Natalie Stewart and back, Darryl Hunt, Ralph Christensen, Doug Appleton and Bruce Jarrett.

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BRINGING people from all over Gippsland together for yet another year, the Australian Plants Society South Gippsland Group hosted its annual Native Flower Show on Saturday.

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A wide array of locally grown, native plants were on show for crowds of people to see and some were also for sale, with proceeds going toward establishing local native gardens.

Event coordinator and member of the Australian Plants Society South Gippsland Group, Coral Hughes, believes displaying native plants is important.

“It’s about education and showing off all of the locally grown plants from places like Inverloch to Mirboo North, to Korumburra to Foster,” she said.

“Natives almost used to be seen as scrub and yuck, so we’re displaying what we can grow and showing that they are pretty.”

People came in droves to have a look at what was on offer, whether it be plants or some of the local artwork on display.

Group president Jim Lyons was happy with the turnout.

“We always get a lot of good feedback from people saying they like the displays,” he said.

“Proceeds really help as well, with important things like establishing native gardens at the Leongatha hospital or somewhere like Inverloch Pri-

NATURE’S BEST: Joy Wright of Moe travelled down to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve to enjoy the best flowers South Gippsland has to offer. who attended, something which Coral believes is mary School.”

Ultimately, a day of education and admiration most important.

“We all come together and we all have fun,” of Gippsland’s plants was enjoyed by everyone she said.

“It’s lovely to see people appreciate and realise that we’ve got good plants.”

Workers anxious over their futures EIGHT workers at Bald Hills Wind Farm are concerned their incomes could drop after their employer lost the maintenance contract for the Tarwin Lower turbines.

The Electrical Trades Union’s Peter Mooney said the Senvion employees were unsure of their futures in the region after Vestas won the maintenance contract previously held by Senvion.

Mr Mooney was concerned the workers would be paid less if employed by Vestas.

“We just want the members picked up by Vestas and not lose their conditions,” he said.

“They have set their lives up here based on their working conditions. They have bought houses and send their children to schools in the area.”

Discussions over the workers’ futures (L-R) Event coordinator and member of the Australian Plant Society – South Gippsland Group, Coral Hughes, and grower Ian Cornthwaite of Allambee Reserve helped to provide continue.

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SOUTH Gippsland Water is urging householders to fix leaks to save water ahead of summer.

“While October’s rainfall has kept storages topped-up, spring time is an opportunity for customers to focus on household water use as we move toward summer,” South Gippsland Water’s Philippe du Plessis said.

Drinking, washing, cooking and flushing account for most of the water used in the home, with around 40 percent of this used in bathrooms alone.

Customers can check their water meter at a time when no other water is being used. If the counter still moves, a water pipe leak may be present and need checking by a plumber.

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from October 4 to 11 was: Lance Creek 13mm, Ruby Creek 9mm, Deep Creek 15mm and Battery Creek 18mm.

Storage levels are: Lance Creek (services Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Cape Paterson, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora), 100 percent; Ruby Creek (Leongatha and surrounds), 99 percent; Foster Dam-Deep Creek (Foster area), 100 percent; and Battery Creek (Fish Creek area), 100 percent.

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Snakes alive

POLICE BRIEFS Wildlife hot spot A UTE flipped on its side, narrowly missing a tree, after colliding with a kangaroo at Tarwin Lower.

The incident occurred along the InverlochVenus Bay Road yesterday (Monday) at about 7.30am. The male driver was uninjured.

A passer-by said the area was a hot spot for wildlife activity.

Attack fears as reptiles out already Matt Dunn SNAKES are expected to pose a serious danger, with predicted drier weather bringing the reptiles into closer contact with humans.

Reports are already emerging of numerous early sightings, from Phillip Island to Devon North and places in between.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) Peter Simpson said snakes were “emerging from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and to search for food and a mate”.

“The recent sunny weather also means more people are spending time enjoying the outdoors and it is quite possible they’ll encounter a snake,” he said.

“Eastern brown snakes, tiger snakes, lowland copperheads and red bellied black snakes are all encountered in the Gippsland region, usually around wetlands, creeks and rivers.”

Breeding time leads to an explosion in snake numbers, according to veteran Fish Creek snake catcher Neil Arnup.

“Tiger snakes have an average litter of 25, while copperheads have an average litter of 16 to 18,” he said.

“But you only have to have two females in one small area and all of a sudden you can have heaps.

Older female tiger snakes can have over 50.”

He hastened to add that attrition rates were “phenomenal” for young snakes, with kookaburras, butcher birds and crows all posing a threat.

While snake numbers are likely to remain stable, drier weather can drive the search for food and water.

WILD TIMES: A ute flipped on its side at Tarwin Lower after colliding with a kangaroo yesterday morning.

Cannabis arrest A 33 YEAR old Leongatha man will face the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on cannabis charges.

SNAKE ALERT: Fish Creek snake catcher Neil Arnup in action.

“The only reason there’ll be more snakes about this year is if it’s drier and they start having to look for water or food. They would have been there all the time, but now they’re forced into the open,” he said.

“Most reasons people come into contact with snakes around the house is because they’ve let the lawn grow too long or left rubbish around the yard, whether building materials or that sort of thing.

“You’ll get rodents in it and the snakes will follow. Snakes need three things: food, shelter and water.”

Yarram snake catcher Kathleen Cropley said she was already busy, with an earlier than usual start to the catching season.

“I have had a lot of calls, I have been out to Langsborough, Devon North and in the Yarram township,” she said.

“There are quite a few red bellied black snakes around. I removed a tiger snake from a Devon

North property last week and there are a lot of copperheads around as well.”

Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. It is illegal to capture, harm, or kill them. If you are concerned about a snake, call a licensed snake catcher or the DELWP Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

Tips for reducing risk of snake bite • Chicken owners should be careful when collecting eggs. Use a stick to feel around nesting boxes before diving in with your hands.

• Remove pot plants and shoes from your front or back doorways. They are convenient hiding spots for snakes.

• Don’t leave doors open.

• If you see a snake, keep calm and try to move people and pets away from the snake.

• Never touch, capture or try to hurt a snake.

• Cut lawns and clear rubbish from around your property.

• If someone is bitten call 000 immediately.

The offender was intercepted by Foster Police last week as he drove his car along the South Gippsland Highway near Foster.

Police reported smelling the strong odour of cannabis coming from the vehicle.

A search was conducted and an amount of cannabis was located on the driver. The driver was charged for offence and bailed to the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court for a hearing on November 28.

In a separate incident, a 34 year old male from Toora was intercepted by police and found to be in possession of a small amount of the drug. He was issued with a caution notice.

Break-in at Inverloch INVERLOCH Police are investigating the break in of a car parked at the Caves carpark on the Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road, Inverloch on Saturday.

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POLICE BRIEFS Slick response LEONGATHA Fire Bridge was quickly on the scene yesterday (Monday), after a female driver collided with a road sign, resulting in a substantial oil leak FIREFIGHTERS: from her car.

The road sign, Michelle Thomas and which is located on Leigh Foster from Lethe traffic island be- ongatha Fire Brigade tween Peart Street inspected the oil spill and Allison Street, that occurred in Leonhad previously been gatha yesterday. knocked down on Saturday, October 12 at 2.30am, according to local resident Greg Robb.

Due to poor visibility, the female driver hadn’t noticed the already damaged sign and consequently drove over it.

Mr Robb said the sign was now a serious danger to motorists, and the traffic island should be painted white to improve visibility. No one was injured in the incident and the oil spill was handled quickly by Leongatha Fire Brigade.

Stony Creek theft FOSTER Police are seeking information in relation to a burglary at a shed on McKittericks Road, Stony Creek between September 19 and October 7.

A number of items were stolen, including an Echo chainsaw, a bag of fencing tools and a jerry can containing fuel. The haul has been valued at close to $1000. If you have information on this crime call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Foster Police on 5682 2407.

Golf ball attack YARRAM Police are investigating three incidents where windows were broken with golf balls.

They say the incidents, which occurred in the town, occurred between midnight on Friday evening and 2am Saturday.

The windows of two houses and a car were smashed in the attacks.

“If anyone has found golf balls lying around or has had anything smashed by a golf ball, they should contact the Yarram Police immediately,” Yarram Police said.

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Concert raises $10,000 for youth A huge crowd enjoyed some of THE youth of the Bass Coast Bass Coast’s most talented young are grateful for mayor Cr artists including Josh Hooke, Maddy Brett Tessari.

May and the Emma Volard Band, all The 2019 Mayoral Fundraiser, held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Saturday night, raised more than $10,000 for the YES Youth Hub to open in Wonthaggi.

The hub will be a space for the region’s youth, providing services such as education and a drop-in venue for youth.

hosted by one of Australian’s favourite comedians, Lawrence Mooney.

The night also featured short films, guest speakers, art and a raffle.

Cr Tessari said he was overwhelmed with the level of support shown byy the communityy and local businesses for the event. fantastic “What a fan night! Together, Togethe we helped raise more $10,000 than $1 for the YES Youth Hub, while all experiencexper ing some o f

Kalani Scirell and Ngaio Peck, both members of a youth advisory committee, enjoyed the 2019 Mayoral Fundraiser.

YOUNG FOCUS: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari with son Shaun. Both are big supporters of the YES to Youth fundraiser. our amazing home grown talent,” he said.

“I am passionate about supporting youth in our area, so it was fantastic that this event also provided a great chance to show off the good work the hub will be doing once it opens.

“I want to say a huge thank you to all of our performers, contributors and sponsors, as well as to all of the people who attended, or supported the event in some way. And a special thank-you to Lawrence Mooney for emceeing on the night – he is a very funny man!”

Neil retraces pioneers’ tracks Daniel Renfrey LEONGATHA Historical Society member Neil Breeden presented ‘Tracking Down the Past’ on Sunday, about his research into early surveyors’ tracks that allowed settlers into Gippsland.

Approximately 70 people attended the presentation at Leongatha Memorial Hall, hearing Neil talk about Whitelaw’s Track, McDonald’s Track, Turton’s Track, Dodd’s Track and Liddiard’s Track.

Leongatha Historical Society member Lyn Skillern was delighted with the event.

“When we have an event like this, when we can get a number of people to come and appreciate our society and the region’s history, it’s really nice,” she said.

People from the Latrobe Valley and Yarram joined locals at the event.

“It’s good for the community to know these things. There are people involved in family history,

Yarram and District Historical Society’s Kate Remfry enjoyed learning about the history of the surveyors’ tracks in Leongatha on Sunday.

people involved in local history, so we have a lot of found out a few things I didn’t know previouslyd. people with different specialties coming in,” Lyn “To get the information out there to people who said. are interested is really important. It’s great to share “I know a lot of Gippsland’s history, but I even in it.”

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LOOKING BACK: Leongatha Historical Society president Robert Sage and presenter Neil Breeden discuss the region’s early settlement.

TOORA Police are asking for public assistance in the wake of an attack that left several road signs damaged in and around Port Welshpool on Saturday, September 29 (AFL Grand Final day) between 8pm and 9pm.

Intercepted by Foster Police last week for speeding on the South Gippsland Highway at Foster, the man was given a preliminary breath test, which found alcohol on his breath.

Police believe the driver of a white 4WD was A subsequent evidentiary breath test found his blood alcohol reading was at 0.077. The man will responsible for the attacks.

If anyone witnessed this vehicle around these be charged on summons with drink driving and speeding offences. He will appear at the Korum- times or has more information, they should contact Toora Police on 5686 2485. burra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

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Residents’ rage over road closure Matt Dunn IT was a night of conspiracies and complaints, as Hallston residents met last Wednesday to vent their anger over the long term closure of Griggs Road due to landslip.

Locals arrived late to the meeting after South Gippsland Shire Council workers blocked the road in the hours leading up to the meeting.

Before the meeting, while there were signs warning residents not to use the road, there was no physical barrier to traffic at the recent landslip site.

Council said the placement of the safety barrier at the landslip site was to protect residents from danger, while members of the South Gippsland Action Group (SGAG) – the group who helped organise the meeting at the behest of a local – claimed it was a means of stopping the meeting and suppressing freedom of speech.

SGAG member John McCombe said he was at the meeting to support locals and because he had great grandchildren who were affected by the road’s closure.

“They’re involved in this. If they need to get

to Leongatha they’ve got to go miles and miles around,” he said.

South Gippsland Rate Challengers’ (SGRC) Marie Gerrard-Staton, who also attended the meeting, said the state of roads was a major source of complaint for ratepayers who felt they were not getting value for money.

“I think this (the closure of Griggs Road) is an example of shocking delay. In the event of a bushfire – and this is a place that is heavily forested – there would be a real risk to residents,” she said.

Inside the hall, SGAG president David Amor held court, telling locals of his own battles with council and lecturing the media on their apparent failure to report community concerns on the issue.

Among the audience was former mayor Don Hill and former councillor Steve Finlay, another member of SGAG. It is estimated that the road’s long term closure will affect 23 residences – with major delays in travel to Leongatha and other neighbouring towns.

There is also a rising fear amongst locals of being trapped or having to wait prolonged periods for rescue in the case of a bushfire or medical emergency.

FINALLY THERE: Ironically, many local residents were delayed on their way to the Hallston meeting because of the physical closure of Griggs Road. They are pictured with members of South Gippsland Action Group and South Gippsland Rate Challengers, in the lead up to the Hallston Hall meeting.

Residents also raised the idea of opening up a disused track.

“Coming up to fire season Griggs Road’s our only escape route. Otherwise you’ve got to go through the fire,” one resident said.

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Hallston people urged to be patient “I urge people to be wary of those claiming that Griggs Road can be re-opened quickly and easily. We have experts giving us advice on this slip,” South Gippsland Shire Council acting CEO Bryan Sword said.

“This is a large, dangerous slip and it will be very difficult to repair. There is not an easy fix nor is there an easy work around. People will simply have to be patient.

“In the meantime, we will do our best to support those community members affected by the

road closure.”

In recent days the State Government declared that the storm that caused the road’s collapse – along with other roads in the region – was a natural disaster.

Mr Sword said he was hopeful the repair of Griggs Road would be completed before the rainy season next autumn.

“Council’s engineers have been monitoring the slip and evaluating possible temporary alternative routes through private property, geotechnical experts have been consulted, tenders have been received for the investigation and design work,” he said.

“Regional Roads Victoria assessors have inspected the slips to confirm that they are in fact

the result of a natural disaster.

“On October 5 we received written confirmation from State Department of Treasury and Finance that the slip repairs will be covered by the Commonwealth’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

“The next step is to work with the appointed design engineers to investigate options to get one lane of the road re-opened.”

Mr Sword, who was criticised for not attending a community meeting on the road’s closure, said he would like to meet people at their homes to discuss their individual needs and concerns.

“At this stage I am optimistic that we can get Griggs Road repaired and completely re-opened in the next six-to-eight months,” he said.

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NEWS IN Drivers plea for safety overhaul BRIEF Brad Lester SOUTH Gippslanders have backed The Star’s bid for safety improvements on the Bass Highway and other roads in the region.

Actor to visit Tarwin Lower ACTOR Samuel Johnson (pictured) is embarking on a two year long lap around Australia in his motor home.

The cancer advocate and recent winner of the television show Dancing With The Stars, will be at Tarwin Lower IGA, Sunday, December 8, 10am-11.30am.

His mission? To remind every mum in the land to be breast aware and to keep his longheld promise to raise $10 million for cancer research.

Come along to meet this selfless man and support the worthy cause by purchasing a ‘love your sister’ heart and other fundraising items.

School may change name LEADERS at Tarwin Valley Primary School at Meeniyan are seeking feedback from the school community about possibly changing the school’s name.

While the school’s name has a long history, principal Gene Vanderzalm said the school is often confused with Tarwin Lower Primary School in regards to mail, phone calls, people and departmental issues. “Related to these issues is the fact that we struggle to be identified. A high proportion of people simply don’t know where we are,� he said. “From the feedback we received last term when this issue was suggested in our school newsletter, there was overwhelming support for changing our name.�

The community is now being invited to comment on two alternative names: Meeniyan Primary School and Meeniyan and District Primary School.

If you would like to be involved in the name changing process or vote, contact the school on 5664 7382 or tarwin.valley.ps.meeniyan@edumail.vic.gov.au

The Star last week launched a fresh bid for substantial roadworks to make the highway safer between Leongatha and Anderson.

Drivers are forced to risk colliding with oncoming traffic by travelling in the middle of the highway when it floods, as ruts and clogged drains cause water to pool on the edges of lanes.

The highway also has many rough patches and inadequate shoulders, yet is a major thoroughfare.

Inverloch’s Kevin Gannon said the highway near the Powlett River bridge at Dalyston warranted attention. “You are bouncing all over the road. The section coming into Wonthaggi from Dalyston is a shocking bit of road and also from Inverloch to Leongatha is just as bad,� he said.

Another highway resident at Inverloch, who only wanted to be known as Michelle, called for wider verges, resurfacing works and for safer turning at Pound Creek Road, after numerous crashes there. “They did a patch but it’s still pretty bouncy and the water just stays on it,� she said. “There is so much more traffic here now. We’ve been here for six years and we have got about double the traffic that we used to have in that time.�

The Star asked readers for comments about roads of concern on Facebook and these were among their views:

• Bruce Wood: “Sometimes it feels more like a river than a road between Leongatha and Inverloch.â€? • Scott Shellcot: “If that’s a good road I will eat my hat, two trucks passing, you are so close to one another, grass right to edge of bitumen, no verge and metre deep drains, and it’s called a highway, seriously.â€? • Paul Denbrok: “That road is absolutely crap. As a tanker driver I do 80ks until I get to the fire station at Leongatha South and there’s a big hole just past Whitelaws Track. Shocking it is.â€? • Dianne Wood: “The water pooling between Leongatha and Inverloch is horrendous and extremely dangerous. The road surface is a disgrace. There should be an overtaking lane somewhere between Inverloch and Wonthaggi for sure.â€? • Trudy McMahon Banks: “It seems that lately, instead of fixing country roads they are reducing speed limits! Our State Government needs to com-

mit to fixing country roads, not just slowing us down.â€? • Allison Drury: “This road has been like this for over 10 years with little ever done to address it. About time something was done, it’s downright scary. Especially between Pound Creek and Inverloch where you get the worst road rivers.â€?

Disco queens kick up heels for children PARENTS dressed in their best disco glam to raise $1500 for Korumburra Community Children’s Centre on Saturday night.

The centre’s Studio 54 disco party at the Korumburra Parish Hall was a fundraiser for the centre.

The funds will be used for resources at the centre that provides childcare and kindergarten services.

Among those enjoying the evening were (LR) Sheree Murdica, Heidi Greenwood and Louise Cruickshank.

Noticeboard Opportunity 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT Council’s 2018/19 Annual Report is currently on public exhibition for two weeks and we welcome your feedback.

Wednesday 16 October

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 16 October 2.00pm, 5.00pm and 7.00pm Expressions of interest to present were made by accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 11/10), contact 5662 9222 for details.

Wednesday 23 October, 10.00am (Council Agenda Topics only)

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21 and 28 October 6.00pm to 9.00pm Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha

A list of booked topics can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

These workshops will prepare you for everything you need to know to take your innovative idea from the drawing board to market launch.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 23 October, 2.00pm

Light supper will be provided.

For more information and to register please visit Register your questions (by COB 18/10) by accessing www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/commercialisingideas Council’s website ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

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Please note that Council livestreams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the policy on Council’s website for more details.

WORKS THIS WEEK

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Tree requests: Whole Shire Footpath and kerb replacement: Victoria Road, Loch and Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan Unsealed road grading: Leongatha South, Koonwarra, Poowong, Nerrena, Nyora, Dumbalk, Toora, Welshpool Roadside slashing: Walkerville, Ranceby Unsealed road maintenance: Leongatha, Koonwarra, Welshpool, Hedley Sealed road maintenance: Bena, Kongwak, Korumburra Amenities blocks building works: Waratah Bay Caravan Park Tree uplifts: Stewarts Road, Outtrim, Mount Lyall Road and North Poowong Road, Poowong North, Devils Pinch Road, Toora North Refurbishment works: Fish Creek Kindergarten Gravel road resheeting: Salmon Road and Peaveys Road ,Hedley and Wooreen – Mirboo Road, Wooreen Drainage Works: Soldiers Road, Yanakie South and Sanders Lane, Korumburra Reseal preparation: Mirboo Road and Farmers Road, Mirboo and Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower

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

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Teens steal the stage OPENING SOON

GREAT SHOW: (L-R) Scout Salathiel, Coco Hosken, Laura Vivian and Jamiee Amato performed in the Newhaven College Middle School play, School Daze last week.

TRYING to keep their balance while navigating the tricky tightrope between being a kid and a teenager on the first day of middle school was the basis for one of the fabulous plays, School Daze performed by the drama students at Newhaven College last Thursday evening.

students, Among Friends and Clutter by Lindsay Price, involved a huge montage of characters who expertly tackled mature relationship issues surrounding friends, family and love.

Both plays were brilliantly directed by the talented Lauren White who deserves a huge pat on for helping to deliver two wonderful plays at the school that were thoroughly enjoyed by appreciaThe second offering performed by the senior tive audiences last week.

Middle school students gave the audience plenty to laugh about and reflect on as they gave some insight into that first day of middle school that for some could be a funhouse, while for others a hall of horrors and moments best forgotten.

Some 59 students took to the stage and there wasn’t a weak link and gave those attending lots of laughs, but plenty to think about after these two though provoking performances.

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Hospitals are still offline Grace Griffith SYSTEMS have still not been fully restored at local hospitals following a cyber attack that forced them to shut down all computer use.

The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, is still impacting all 23 public health services aligned with Gippsland Health Alliance (GHA) and the South West Alliance of Rural Heath including Gippsland Southern Health Service (Leongatha and Korumburra hospitals), Bass Coast Health, Yarram and District Health Service, and South Gippsland Hospital at Foster.

Mark Johnson, CEO of Gippsland Southern Health Service, said they were “75 percent back online and operational” with email and internet yet to be restored.

He hoped they would be fully functioning again by the end of next week.

“We have a small backlog of client data to be input and additional staff have been put on,” he said.

“We want to say thank you to our clients. We realise it’s maybe a frustration to them, but we are doing the best we can.”

Louise Sparkes, chief operating officer at Bass Coast Health, said, “We have manual workarounds in place and are still working with paper.

“The biggest impact was dental last week and that’s running as usual as of Monday (October 14).”

Following a conference between hospitals yesterday, it was confirmed there was no breach of patient information during the hacking attempt.

Jan Child, CEO of Bass Coast Health, said, “The cyber security incident has been taken very seriously by our local IT team and they have had extraordinary support from specialists at the Gippsland Health Alliance.

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MATERNITY WARD CLOSURE A lack of midwives at Leongatha hospital saw nity properly.” the maternity ward close for two days recently.

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“What an absolute waste of awesome staff My experience at Leongatha Hospital has been really good on both occasions. I hope they can and facilities, it’s a joke really.” work something out to service the local commu-

FIGHTING FOR CHANGE: Carla Poletti of Inverloch (back, right) was diagnosed with type one diabetes as a child. She was supported by her husband Paul and sons Nate (R) and Zac (L) at the high tea.

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Inverloch dines for diabetes WHEN Inverloch’s Kerrie and Ross Beaglehall’s daughter Carla was just 11, she was diagnosed with type one diabetes.

Since that day, Kerrie and Ross have dedicated their time to helping people with the disease by raising funds for a diabetes complications screening program at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

On Saturday, Kerrie, part of the RCH Inverloch Diabetic Unit Auxiliary, hosted a high tea at the Inverloch Community Hub to raise awareness and funds.

More than 200 people from Inverloch and wider South Gippsland gathered at the hall to enjoy cakes, music, entertainment and the company of others while contributing to a worthy cause.

“We’ve been doing fundraisers for 22 years now,” Kerrie said.

“We live in a wonderful village of caring people. It’s great just to see the happy faces and people having a fantastic time while also supporting sick children.”

For Kerrie, the community’s support has been fantastic.

“I can’t say thank you enough. People are just great supporters and they’re helping thousands of children grow to be teenagers or grow to be adults, not go blind, not have amputations and not have heart attacks,” she said.

“It’s nice that our community can turn around and say we’ve made a difference.”

The event raised a massive $23,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital and its screening program.

That program has been successful since its inception and Kerrie is sure it will continue to be into the future.

“Complications are very rare now after setting up the program, which is wonderful,” she said.

“Because of what we and the community are doing, we’re preventing diabetes.”

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’Burra projects a priority THREE essential Korumburra projects will move quickly from the drawing board to realisation.

That’s the word from South Gippsland Shire Council acting CEO Bryan Sword.

Speaking at the Korumburra Business Association AGM last week, Mr Sword assured the town’s business leaders that nothing would get in the way of the construction of the Korumburra

Community Hub, the Korumburra Streetscape project and the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail between Korumburra and Leongatha.

“Council adopted a number of priority projects at the last council meeting, with a focus on Korumburra: the Korumburra Hub, the Korumburra streetscape and the extension to the Great Southern Rail Trail,” he said.

“I think it’s exciting times. I know these projects have been talked about for

a number of years.

“I can stand here today and say, I expect these to be delivered over the next two years. I haven’t always had that confidence, but I do now. We’re in control of these sites and there’s a strong commitment to get these done.”

Mr Sword said plans for the town were driven by the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan, “a strategic document for how we should build and see Korumburra in the long term”.

• South Gippsland Shire Council’s acting CEO Bryan Sword.

Mr Sword said the Great Southern Rail Trail was helping to put money in the coffers of shopkeepers and tourist businesses in the region, and the extension between Korumburra and Leongatha would only help that grow.

He said any plans for a tourist train or any other along the route were not being considered.

At present the Great Southern Rail Trail stretches 71 kilometres from Leongatha to Port Welshpool.

He said that “in an ideal world” council would extend the rail trail between Nyora and Korumburra, and Korumburra and Leongatha at the same time, though it would always be dependent on extra funding.

“We’re no committed to the link between Korumburra and Leongatha in the next two years,” he said.

Mr Sword dismissed any suggestions that the community hub would be better in another spot, rather than the chosen 4 Victo-

ria Street site.

“I personally went into this exercise with the persuasion similar to what you’ve got (that the hub would be better somewhere else), but coming out of the exercise I’m really confident that 4 Victoria Street is definitely the best site out of all the available sites,” he said.

“You’re certainly welcome to your views, but at the end of the day a decision needs to be made and a decision has been made.”

KBA to drive town’s future THE Korumburra Business Association will keep its main office bearers in place after a unanimous vote of support at the group’s AGM last week.

President Noelene Cosson, vice president Kate McDowell-Murphy, secretary Shirley Arestia and treasurer Shirley Hughes have all agreed to remain in their previous roles. Ditto those on the general committee.

South Gippsland Shire Council acting CEO Bryan Sword, a guest for the night, praised the commitment of the volunteers.

“You’ve taken Korumburra’s future in your own hands. I think the Pick My Project is a perfect example of that with what’s happened over the last 12 months. For those who aren’t members I’d certainly encourage you to become members,” he said.

“The KBA has certainly been a fantastic advocate for Korumburra and I’ve had strong relationship with the organisation over the last 12

months.

“I am sure you’ve got your challenges ahead of you, given what you’ve achieved over the last 12 months. I’m sure, though, there’s bigger and better things ahead in the next year.”

Mrs Cosson said KBA was a “great way to meet people” and an organisation where friendships were valued.

“For year ahead I think we’re going to continue on like we have been. We have committed to doing the Winter Southern Lights Festival next year. That will be held on the long weekend in June,” she said.

“It was really a great night for the town this year and without even asking everyone was just saying they would commit to doing things next year.

“We’re keen to keep operating in a positive manner and we’ll just deal with any unforeseen circumstances that come along. We’ll be a united front for the Korumburra business community.”

LEADERS RETURNED: Back, from left, KBA committee members Paul Whelan and Gil Freeman with vice president Kate McDowell-Murphy and committee member Troy Bryan.

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Call for urgent landslip action E D I T O R I A L

AFFECTED RESIDENT: Hallston resident Yvonne Lindsay is worried about the impacts of the landslip on locals.

A quick slip has lasting impacts LANDSLIPS, potholes and rough patches – these are issues gripping roads in South Gippsland from Phillip Island to Yarram.

But it is at the heart of the region – in the rural district of Hallston north of Leongatha – that residents are being impacted the most.

A landslip along Griggs Road has forced residents to travel significantly further to reach everyday services. The problem is the slip may not be fixed until next autumn and given we are now in spring, that’s a long way away.

Ideally, no one should be disadvantaged by where they live, particularly when a barrier impacts their ability to reach shops for food, timely medical aid and schools. But as this situation has shown, that is not always the case.

The problem highlights the need for improved contingencies to address the risk of further landslips occurring, not just in Hallston, but elsewhere in the South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Wellington shires.

This instance could suggest the need for a different approach to the planning of the road network, to ensure shorter alternative routes can be accessed when a natural disaster such as a landslip causes such an impact.

In the meantime, let’s ensure other potential landslip sites are safe.

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SO there are a few slips in the Strzeleckis seems to the administration’s response to the recent events that have resulted in ‘road closed’ and ‘proceed at own risk’ signs appearing at about nine locations in the hills around the Hallston, Wild Dog Valley and Mt Eccles areas.

‘Emergency’ means a “sudden and urgent occasion for action”. Is that beyond the grasp of South Gippsland Shire Council?

Council has done little to ease the plight of stranded residents who are faced with unacceptably long detours over some pretty rough roads and tracks.

The administrations lacks understanding that urgent action is required.

Dissatisfaction is being fuelled by the attitude and statements of some council staff. At least one resident was told “They are just a bunch of whingers”.

Even a simple request for a skip to be located at a designated point for garbage collection because trucks can’t get in, met with, “We haven’t had a written request. When we do we will consider it.”

Office staff have repeatedly failed to honour commitments to return calls.

Ratepayers can’t be expected to up stakes and abandon their homes. Most have livestock to care for and in many cases that provides their livelihood or supplements it.

Others work in places like Leongatha or have businesses to run. No public transport out there. There’s absolute reliance on roads being negotiable.

The risks to medically disadvantaged elderly people, who require the care of relatives, is immense.

I’ve been told the ambulance service cannot attend. Council has done nothing about creating a Medevac approved helicopter landing site. The residents are doing that themselves.

The council approach is that they have to approach higher levels of government for funding before doing anything to fix the problems.

Pull the required funding out of the millions already in the council coffers and get the machines on the ground.

Many requests for drainage maintenance – the root cause of this problem – fell on deaf ears.

Now, when in dire straits, they are getting the run-around, told they will be waiting one to two years for the ‘fix’.

I am no geotechnical, but I have seen the embankment/landslip repair using expanded polystyrene foam system work at the wetter end of the Strzeleckis in the Tarra Valley where it’s remnant rainforest.

I haven’t seen this possible ‘fix’ methodology mentioned by council.

John McCombe, South Gippsland Action Group member, Leongatha.

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Care for earth WE must prioritise reason, reality and social equity.

On a recent morning I woke up and heard our Prime Minister state that his government was willing to support funding for manned travel to Mars. I felt like I had a bad dream.

Surely the growing, cautionary, scientific research and reports on environmental degradation require urgent direct action, but for decades many continue to sit in the false security of familiar bad habits, sitting in their deck chairs, while our environmental ship HMS The Planet continues to list dangerously.

There is always a chance of a pathway to develop hope and trust in leadership and our own community wellbeing.

So it is inspirational to see a growing number of citizens in Australia and across the world taking direct action in their attempt to put some urgency, rationality and positively into the best possible ways to put into practice a scientifically and community researched and sustainable development and lifestyle.

Come on Australia, we must take on the challenges, realities and benefits of climate change action.

We can see and experience its consequences and challenges across Australia and the world.

Even at a personal level, there is so much we can do!

All power to the youth of the world and their want and demand for their future on a sustainable planet earth.

Democracy must be nurtured at the grassroots.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Christian Zahra IT was great this week to have the opportunity to attend a community forum at Mirboo North on Tuesday and hear firsthand from local ratepayers and residents about local priorities.

It was also terrific to hear about the outstanding work of several community groups, including the Italian Festa, Mirboo Country Development and the new business network.

These groups are doing great work and showing real leadership. It was a real pleasure to be able to talk to them about how the objective of the administrators during our period at the shire was to partner with local communities and achieve more together by doing this.

A great example of council partnering with the local community is the Mirboo North pool project in which the local Mirboo North community is contributing $1 million towards the total project cost of more than $5 million, which represents a very significant local contribution.

My understanding is that tenders have closed and it is our intention to have the project completed by November 2020 in time for the 2020-21 swimming season.

We know this project has a long history and know local people want to see us get in with it, which is exactly what we are doing.

The Korumburra Round Table met recently and I have been getting great feedback from the members about the hub project. They are excited about us getting on with the job after it has been talked about for several years.

As always, we’re grateful to local people for their encouragement and support.

At a personal level for me, it was fantastic to see so many people at Mirboo North who I hadn’t seen for many years and who are continuing to do outstanding work in their local community. They’re example is inspiring and a great example to all of us.

Cr Brett Tessari WOW! What a weekend that was.

The Mayoral Benefit Fundraiser on Saturday was a huge night and I am so humbled by the enormous amount of support provided for the event by the community.

A massive thank you to all of the people who came out to enjoy the incredibly talented local performers.

Hopefully you all enjoyed your night as much as I did. Special thanks to all of our performers, Josh Hooke, Maddy May and the Emma Volard Band - you all did an amazing job - to MC Lawrence Mooney and all of our contributors, sponsors and attendees for making it such a successful event.

The event was held to raise funds for the YES Youth Hub, which is set to open its doors in the coming weeks.

Progress is being made on the Bass Coast Regional Skate Park and Play Space and we are already

getting out there and engaging with the community on the new preferred location – Grayden’s Reserve in Newhaven.

Council officers and councillors will be on site next Tuesday, October 22 to have a chat to the community about the next steps for the project between 3pm and 7pm.

This week is National Carers Week, so what better time to acknowledge all of the amazing work the volunteer carers in our community do.

Carers improve the lives of the people they care for, contribute to broader community wellbeing and provide a substantial economic benefit.

Taking on the role of carer is a significant event that brings many challenges and rewards, and we want all carers to be acknowledged and supported for the incredible work that they do.

Today, climate change is now our priority, universal challenge.

I was first made environmentally aware over 40 years ago, by my mother and we began to work on our family farm to reverse generational environmental degradation, by planting trees.

Today, having been so affected by my witness and part in the social and environmental devastation of the Vietnam War, I feel partially reassured that I can make a difference, to walk the talk of reason and feel comforted and sustained by my healthier environmental footprint and some possible encouragement to others.

Nurture and live a better life with our precious native bushland, treescape and biodiversity. . Nature is good medicine, for all forms of life, that are mutually dependent for their survival.

It’s time, to better reimagine and prioritise how we share planet Earth and put our best foot forward to become environmental and social activists.

Otherwise, we have more to lose.

Dick Lester, Leongatha.

Crunching the numbers I AM concerned with the performance of the South Gippsland Shire Council.

I believe the administration should have been overhauled and modernised and elected councillors should never have been replaced by three appointed Melbourne administrators.

I think it is about time this council stops treating ratepayers as cash cows and starts looking after our interests. Unfortunately that may well be wishful thinking.

The just released Annual Report shows $7 million in cash and $28.3 million in bank term deposits. That is total cash of $35.3 million, the highest amount ever.

Unfortunately, spending on feel good projects will reduce this to $18.1 million over the next few months. In addition, council will borrow $3.6 million to finance the Mirboo North Pool project.

Completed negotiations by the South Gippsland Action Group for a three percent rate reduction were umped by the incoming administrators because the administration advised this was unaffordable. This would have been at an overall cost of $2.6 million. Considering the staggering cash position, this is a trifling amount.

Why have legal fees more than doubled in the last 12 months to a staggering $883,000? Why is this disastrous spending allowed to continue?

Assets sold with a book value of $1,116,000 resulted in a loss of $313,000. Why? The 2018/19 Annual Report contains increasingly more “feel good” and unverifiable assertions and less useful financial information.

I think it would be easier to print a Council Promotion Advertising Document and let us know what a wonderful job this administration does with one of the highest council rates in Victoria.

And present us with real financial information substantiated with real supportive details, instead of increasingly minimalistic bits and pieces, like a dog’s breakfast.

Gus Blaauw, South Gippsland Action Group, Venus Bay.

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Summer is a reason to celebrate KATE and Mick Adkins of Events By runner-up in the 2019 series of The Voice. He is our own version of Ed Sheeran.

Kate are celebrating 10 years of EBK. In this time they have created and executed hundreds of weddings and events across Victoria.

“I do not know where the time has gone. In some ways it only feels like yesterday,” Kate said.

“Since starting my own events business, we have been fortunate to meet lots of beautiful people and visit fantastic locations” Five years ago Kate and Mick started creating their own events in South Gippsland including their biggest, Inverloch Sounds of Summer.

“We are so passionate about our area and wanted to create innovative events that locals could enjoy as well as bringing people to the area,” she said.

“I have loved every event especially Business Boobs and Bubbles and Sounds of Summer. Each was totally different but equally rewarding. Bringing people together is what I love to do. Events help people stop, have fun and feel alive.”

For various reasons Sounds of Summer 2019 will be the last EBK event.

Kate and Mick will continue to manage weddings and events for their clients as well as launching an exciting new product soon.

“EBK is turning 10 in early 2020 and we thought Sounds of Summer is the perfect day to celebrate everything we have achieved over this time,” Kate said.

“The atmosphere at our festival is amazing. So many happy faces, lots of family and friends being together and having fun.

“The absolute joy that music brings is incredible, seeing a couple of thousand people singing and dancing is quite extraordinary. Each year I have taken a moment just to take that in and to feel proud.”

This year’s line-up is fantastic, with Aussie icon Kate Ceberano headlining the festival. Kate is a Multi ARIA award-winning artist and has been in the business for over 35 years - writing and performing both jazz and pop music - with MUSICAL SHOWCASE: Kate, Ruby and Mick Adkins of Events by Kate at Inverloch seven Platinum and seven Gold albums to her Sounds of Summer in 2018. This year’s concert will be one to remember. INSET: Kate Ce- name.

Other artists gracing the stage are Daniel Shaw, berano will perform at Inverloch Sounds of Summer on Saturday, December 28.

Bustamento is a musical ensemble led by renowned Australian musician Nicky Bomba, paying homage to the upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean, covering the Calypso, Mento, Early Reggae and Ska styles.

Local singing sensation Elly Poletti and the shining beam of sunlight that is Alana Wilkinson will also perform at Sounds of Summer.

As always there will be beautiful local food, wine and beer as well as more entertainment for the whole family. All the activities are included in the ticket price.

The VIP marquee will be lots of fun this year with all of our artists popping in for a wine and chat.

A complimentary shuttle bus within the township of Inverloch will be operating and Harley’s Buslines will also be transporting patrons from Korumburra and Leongatha. More details on the website.

Naked Wines have extended their September promotion by offering a $100 wine voucher for every purchase made throughout October.

“Thank you to the community and businesses who have supported our events. We look forward to seeing you all there to help us celebrate and make our final Sounds of Summer the biggest and best yet,” Kate said.

Inverloch Sounds of Summer is on Saturday, December 26 at Thompson Reserve, InverlochVenus Bay Road, Inverloch.

Gates open at 3.30pm and the event concludes at 10.30pm.

Tickets: Adult $60+ BF, pensioner/senior $45+ BF, VIP Marquee $90+BF, student $15 + BF, family (two adults and two students) $120+BF, children under five and under are free.

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Take control of your spinal health WITH World Spine Day this Wednesday, October 16 chiropractors at Langdon Chiropractic Clinic in Leongatha are encouraging South Gippsland people to take control of their spinal health.

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So for all people the goal may be 150 minutes per week but the starting point may be as little as 15 minutes.

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The Australian Chiropractors Association has developed two free apps to download to help your general fitness: Just Start Walking app and Straighten Up app.

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Supermarket remains on council’s radar

LEADING THE WAY: The administrators of South Gippsland Shire Council, Christian Zahra, Julie Eisenbise and Rick Brown want to advance the region.

Brad Lester THE prospect of a new supermarket on land now owned by council – the former Korumburra Shire offices – will be considered by the council administrators as part of a “big picture� approach to the town’s future.

That’s the word of South Gippsland Shire Council administrator Julie Eisenbise.

An IGA supermarket was to be built on the site of the former offices at the corner of Commercial and King streets, but that plan was scrapped after talks between council and Michael’s IGA broke down due to a disagreement about the sale terms.

Ms Eisenbise and fellow administrators Christian Zahra and Rick Brown want to advance the region. “We are conscious there have been a number of projects that have been around for a long period of time and there is a need to make a decision around them as soon as we can,� Mr Brown said. “We understand lots of people are frustrated by the length of time these have been around and

we do not want to add to that frustration but we have to know the facts.�

The administrators have only been well briefed about council’s priority projects.

Chief of these is the redevelopment of Leongatha’s Bair Street.

Perhaps one of their biggest tasks has been rebuilding the community’s trust within council, following a tumultuous period under the reign of the previous council.

The councillors were dismissed by the Victorian Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek who was concerned by council’s ability to govern in the community’s best interests. “We have brought to all of our deliberations a real determination to serve the community interest in every decision that we make and not to try to advance sectional interest or personal interest,�

Mr Zahra said. “We’ve had feedback from people that that’s exactly what they’re looking for. “They’ve had enough of in-fighting at the shire. They want people to try and serve a common good and in everything we do, the expectation on us is that we will do that.�

WorkSafe Health and Safety Month rolls into Gippsland Proudly brought to you by Preventing mental injuries, reducing the risks of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and occupational violence and aggression in healthcare will be the focus when WorkSafe Health and Safety Month visits Gippsland.

Tradies’ breakfasts will kick off the Traralgon and Bairnsdale sessions. At these breakfasts the latest information affecting the construction industry including silicosis, working with electricity and trench safety will be discussed.

Free seminars in Inverloch, Traralgon and Bairnsdale will also look at construction safety and manual handling as part of a series of events being held across the state to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of employees.

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WorkSafe Health and Safety Month takes place across the state each October and is an opportunity for local employers to discuss safety in the workplace, speak with experts and ensure they are up to date with their occupational health and safety obligations.

Local building company, TS Constructions, will have one of its Directors, Mark Patterson, doing a presentation on Working at Heights in General Construction.

BRIGHT FUTURE: South Gippsland Therapy Centre podiatrist Erin Bright loves working in Leongatha.

Erin cares for your feet ERIN Bright loves where she’s at.

The South Gippsland Therapy Centre podiatrist moved to the area with her family about 18 months ago. A wife and mother of three young children, she’s embracing a lifestyle that is full of possibilities. “It’s been a great lifestyle change and we have a property now at Leongatha South. We were in North Fitzroy and for the past 10 years we’ve been taking holidays at Inverloch,� she said. “We knew the area pretty well, though it has been a big move. It’s a different vibe. I walk down the street here, smiling and saying hello to everyone. If I did that in Collingwood I’d probably get punched.�

She says she’s breathing easier now she is free from a city that seems to grow busier by the day.

Erin has been a podiatrist for 15 years, working in hospitals, community health and the private sector. She even had a stint doing voluntary work for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre for a year after graduation.

While the podiatry work was “fine�, she saw the pain of people in limbo. But helping people is stitched into Erin’s DNA. “When I left Melbourne, I had a clinic. I shut it down, which was quite sad. Fortunately, SGTC is reminiscent of it,� she said. “I love what I do and I really like helping people who need specialist help, especially those clients who simply can’t attend to their feet because of mobility issues or people who have acute pathology – and they need someone with a bit of an idea about it. “It’s great being a multi-disciplinary clinic, because I can always refer patients to the other professionals here. I’m blown away by the professionalism of this place. It’s a really lovely place to be.�

With experience in general diabetic foot care, routine foot care, treatment of foot wounds for pre amputation and post amputation care, biomechanical issues, foot pain, orthotic therapy, paediatric issues and nail care and nail surgery, she’s pretty much seen it all.

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Stage icons coming to Wonthaggi “We have a lot of anecdotes and history beTHREE of Australia’s biggest names in been great friends for about 30 years.�

The show is centred around the trio’s long tween us, and also there’s the natural chemistry musical theatre are coming to Wonthaggi friendship, with anecdotes about their lives to- because we are actually genuinely good friends,� to perform later this month. gether in and out of show business, as well as lots she said.

Michael Cormick, Silvie Paladino and ‘Australia’s leading lady’ Marina Prior are bringing their new show Friends for Life to the Wonthaggi Arts Centre on Sunday, October 27.

Marina said that the show was initially created when she, Michael and Sylvie were asked to fill in for a friend of theirs who had come down with the flu and was not able to perform.

They only had one afternoon to put a show together, as well as rehearse it, but Marina says the genuine friendship between them which was forged through their long and intertwined careers in entertainment, made the show a success. “Michael and I did the original Australian production of cats together in 1985, so we’ve been mates all that time, and we’ve sung together many times,� she said. “Sylvie and I did the original Les Miserables together. Both were a long time ago; we’ve all

of music and singing throughout. “We have such a cross section of styles between us. I do a bit of Irish and Celtic music, Michael does these beautiful soul versions of songs, and Sylvie has the most amazing pop voice,� Marina said. “As well as that we will be doing the kind of songs you would expect from us, the big musical numbers. “It all goes so well together, our own individual styles and also three-part harmonies on classic songs, it is so much fun and it just works really well.�

Marina, who started in musical theatre but has been doing concerts for most of her career including multiple performances in Carols by Candlelight, says that she loves the no script form of concerts.

“There’s a lot of laughter, a lot of anecdotes, backstage stories, it’s fantastic.�

Marina said that doing shows in rural areas is important to her, and she makes an effort to treat them no different to a concert at the Sydney Opera House. “I love doing rural shows. Performing arts centres in regional areas are often so fantastic, they can be a real hub for the community,� she said. “We always give the same passion and care to what we do, and the audiences are so fantastic.

They’re just so warm, it’s great to be able to bring what we do to them.�

Friends for Life’ is on at 3pm at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre on Sunday, October 27.

Tickets are available through Try Booking or by phoning the theatre.

MUSICAL WONDERS: Australian musical theatre legends Michael Cormick, Silvie Paladino and Marina Prior are bringing their new concert Friends for Life to the Wonthaggi Arts Centre on Sunday, October 27.

Calling artists and art lovers After a successful art show last year, the KernArt Prize is on again at the Kernot Community Hall over the Melbourne Cup weekend.

Since its inception three years ago, there has been an amazing array of art from experienced and respected artists vying for three top prizes.

Beginning and emerging artists are encouraged to enter the novice section. A children’s art section has produced budding artists over the years.

Open to artists of all abilities, the prize brings together a community of art-loving people from the Bass Coast, South Gippsland and beyond.

KernART is working with Bass Coast Health DRIVING FORCE: Artist Janice Orchard to raise funds for the children of people with menwith her painting Run, Dance, Play. She is tal health issues. secretary of the KernART Prize.

The profits raised by the art show will enable

BCH to provide these local children with what they need to live a happier life, supported by their peer groups, whether it is through sporting activities, arts and crafts or music.

Entries can be made online at www.KernARTprize.com and all mediums are encouraged, including paintings, original prints, sculpture and photography. Entries close on Friday, October 18.

See the website for entry details and conditions.

There will be a ‘dress to impress’ grand opening on Friday, November 1, 7-9pm. Food and drink supplied. Entry is $20 per person with free entry to exhibiting artists.

The art show will be open for a gold coin donation on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, 10am-3pm at the Kernot Community Hall, 1060 Loch-Kernot Road, Kernot.

For enquiries, phone secretary Janice Orchard on 0419 301 363.

LYNNE Muir has chosen ‘Wayfinding’ Spain, France and Tuscany following routes to the as the theme for her new art exhibition. city of St James, Santiago. All her life she has had

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She uses a combination of gouache, watercolour, inks, metallic powders and 23ct gold leaf in her paintings and calligraphy.

A professional book designer, illustrator and calligrapher, Lynne works from a studio overlooking Wilsons Promontory. Several pieces in the exhibition relate to Promontory landscapes.

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CLOSE KNIT: Pictured with some of their latest creations are members of the Close Knit Group who meet every Thursday at Wonthaggi Library to knit and crochet for the community.

The thought provoking group, Ethics in the WE often overlook them, but our local libraries boast some of the best resources Real World, also meet in the library some Saturdays at 2pm to talk and “no doubt argue” about aside from books. modern ethical issues.

Do you want to discover a group of likeminded people and get to know your community better?

Or perhaps you are seeking free financial and legal advice, or other valuable services?

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“As part of the 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival we have a variety of events, including circle dancing, free movies and storytelling,” Jon Dixon , Wonthaggi Library branch manager said.

Senior events, which run until October 25, can simply be booked by phoning the library.

On Thursday, October 17, the library will host Anglicare who will provide free financial and legal health checks as part of Anti-Poverty Week.

From help applying for energy rebates, advice on utility bills, debt management, payment plans, intervention orders and infringements, professionals will be able to assist you at no charge from 10am-2pm.

If craft is your burning passion, the library also caters for that too.

“The Close Knit Group meets every Wednesday in the library, 1pm-3pm, when they knit and crochet for the community,” Mr Dixon said.

“They are a great and growing group of ladies (men are more than welcome too) and they are about to make another donation of their work to one or more deserving organisations.”

Upcoming topics include ‘is society redefining what it means to be human’, on Saturday, October 19 and ‘the ethics of marriage’, on Saturday, November 2.

But wait, there’s more!

Stories for Grown Ups is a monthly event, held on Wednesdays, where master storyteller Gael Cresp tells gripping stories.

“Her October session is being incorporated into the Seniors Festival, but the stories will continue after the festival ends,” Mr Dixon advised.

Wonthaggi Writers is a group for established, less established or amateur writers that meet regularly at the library to share their work and support each other in their writing endeavours.

The next meeting is on Monday, October 28, 1.30pm.

“Apart from all of that we have lots of other groups that come in and use the library to meet for all kinds of things, such as scrabble playing, ukulele playing and speaking Italian,” Mr Dixon said.

“We also had quite a few junior events on over the recent school holidays, including virtual reality and retro gaming, Lego, paper planes, scareWonthaggi Library staff member, Louise crows, meditation, rockets and snakes.”

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Bugboys take flight for charity THE community has rushed to the rescue after Nathan Leversha’s ’83 model Volvo decided to conk out, just two weeks away from embarking on its voyage as part of the Cancer Council’s Shitbox Rally.

Thanks to a team effort, the old Volvo will be able to make its one-way, 3700 kilometre trip from Melbourne to Townsville starting this Saturday, October 19.

“We’ve had some amazing local support in getting the car together,” Nathan said.

Wonthaggi Primary School even contributed their artistic skills, painting bugs over the old beast.

Nathan will be completing the week long charity drive with close friend and brother-inlaw, Dale Thorn.

When asked if he thought the car would make it, Nathan laughed: “I hope so! We will probably be alright!

“Dale and I have tinkered and played around with cars for a bit – it should be a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.

“Knowing that if we break down we can still get a ride with someone is reassuring.”

Already the duo, named Team Bugboys, have raised $6000 of their $6500 goal.

Fundraising will remain open until the end of the rally.

Their Volvo, donated by Rod Patton, will also be auctioned at the end with funds going toward their Cancer Council fundraising total.

“The whole 2019 Spring rally is very close to raising $2 million,” Nathan said.

“It’s just a really good cause and the rally is a reward for all your efforts of fundraising.”

Nathan wished to thank Wonthaggi Autobarn for the donation of car parts, Wonthaggi Tyrepower for four new tyres, Wonthaggi Electrical

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The school is currently in the process of creating a whole school curriculum with the aim of integrating real-life events into learning.

“Last term we planned for a Cancer Council fundraising morning tea,” math specialist Caroline Sibly said.

“We taught students how to handle money, interpersonal skills on how to serve food and greet people, and created items to sell at the market.

“We integrated the curriculum and the learning intentions into that event.”

Last year the specialist school received a grant to support and highlight numeracy through the Victorian Department of Education and Training.

This has allowed math specialists, Caroline Sibly and Jack Malzinskas, to assist teachers in developing a numeracy program with a hands-on approach, as well as a focus on linking learning to student interests.

“We’ve been given a chance to engage with all the teachers and kids throughout the school,” Mrs Sibly said.

“It’s our second year in the program. We’ve seen some really positive results when students were assessed with math online.

“It’s been successful across the board which has helped us develop a whole school curriculum.

“What sets us apart from other schools is that each child has an individual learning program, and we teach according to that child’s interests and strengths.”

Mrs Sibly was hopeful the program would continue to be used for years to come to strengthen student learning.

But improved education isn’t all there is to be celebrated: the school’s pre-prep program – a transition program for kindergarten children – is also about to launch in coming weeks.

“We also have seniors planning their graduation party and the school’s 10 year anniversary celebration this term coming up too,” Mrs Sibly said.

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OSEHILL is an exceptional 90.29 acre lifestyle property that offers a stunning rural lifestyle.

The property is just under 10km from Leongatha and will be auctioned this Friday, October 18 at noon on-site.

The property features top quality gently undulating grey and red soil acres, is divided into seven well fenced paddocks, and is watered from a spring with a solar mono pump to header tank, reticulated to troughs.

There is a 7m x 14m colourbond shed and garage, hay shed (capacity 200 round bales), very good stockyards, a neatly renovated three bedroom home with timber floor boards and colourbond roof, and an original farm cream house.

Inspection is strictly by appointment only.

Terms: 10 percent deposit on signing on the day of sale, balance 60 days.

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So much to love about Leumeah AN idyllic haven, Leumeah is an immac- ly priced gem: • North facing one and a quarter acres with ulately presented four bedroom ‘story ever changing rural views. book’ home.

• A property to relax enjoy and entertain away Soaring cathedral ceilings in the lounge room, two charming attic bedrooms and an expansive north facing veranda - these are just a few of the many exquisite features Leumeah has to offer.

Sit back and take in the beautiful rural views from every room of the home.

Each window presents something new and wonderous to enjoy, varying from the ever-changing extensive garden abundant with native bird life, to the glorious lush pastoral field and breathtaking rolling hills scattered with cattle and sheep.

Enjoy all the charm of a country lifestyle without the work.

Allambee Reserve has a small and friendly community that is proud of its district, and welcoming and inclusive to new neighbours.

If you are looking for a beautiful hideaway to relax amidst absolute peace and privacy, this is it.

Once you’ve re-charged your batteries and are ready to explore the region, you won’t be disappointed.

Within a 25 minute radius of Leumeah, you’ll find many rural towns like Yarragon with a plethora of cafés and antique and trinket shops to explore, Leongatha with the movies and Mirboo North with its boutique brewery, rail trail for bike rides, and super playground and skate park for the kids.

A little further afield you can explore the ski fields of Mt Baw Baw in the winter, and the beautiful beaches and coast of the Bass and South Gippsland region.

The city of Melbourne is less than two hours away and easily accessible via the M1 freeway.

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• 12m in-ground solar heated lap pool with shower, toilet and pool room/bungalow.

• Four bedroom double story with recently painted exterior.

• Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen.

• Blackwood kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher and walk-in pantry.

• Two bathrooms (one new).

• Upstairs – rumpus/home office/mezzanine area.

• Undercover alfresco area, capturing the northern views for more entertaining.

• Permanent quaint caravan for the visitors who will not want to leave.

• A whole paddock dedicated to a children’s paradise for a playground.

• Wood shed with attached carport.

• Workshop.

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• 170,000 litres of tank water.

• Variety of fruit trees and vegetable gardens.

• 4kw of solar.

• Solid wood fire and two reverse cycle airconditioners.

This property could be the great escape weekender, bed’n’breakfast or permanent residence.

Either way, what a delightful property to relax and enjoy without the work of lots of acres in a rural area.

This is a beautiful property that you’re bound to fall in love with.

Call Barry Redmond on 0477 622 292 or Kellie Thomas on 0438 647 449 to arrange your private inspection.

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Charming homestead in a top location The kitchen is modern and neutral with bamTHIS well set-up property is located just on the outskirts of the Mirboo North boo benchtops, electric wall oven, electric cookdishwasher, big pantry and great island bench township, yet is still walking distance to top, for all the family to sit around. all this lovely town has on offer.

The second bathroom is off the laundry and

The property itself offers peace and privacy, situated on your own little 2.7 acre oasis.

Enjoy a stunning backdrop of the state forest, which you can access from your back paddock for horse trail riding or motorbike riding.

The Grand Ridge Rail Trail is also accessed from the back of this picturesque property.

The charming homestead boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, plus a wraparound verandah at the front of the property which is absolutely gorgeous and takes in the lovely and secure front garden and glimpses of the hills beyond.

The master bedroom has a built-in robe, sliding doors out to your own private deck, plus a two-way ensuite which is huge and has a spa bath, as well as a toilet and separate shower.

There is a lovely sunroom/living room to the side of the house that enters the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area.

This open plan area is an absolute delight with lovely high ceilings, engineered timber floating floorboards and plantation shutters.

This area is kept toasty warm with a delightful wood heater, plus a split system reverse-cycle for heating and cooling.

modern and fresh with good size shower, basin and separate toilet.

The acreage is flat and ideal for a couple of horses or even some sheep or alpacas. The property has four paddocks for animals plus horse arena and excellent horse stables with tack room.

There is also a double carport, small hay shed, wood shed, chook shed plus a 12x8m lockable shed which is ideal for workshop and storage.

Another great feature of this quality property is town water!

This property is in the best location. Mirboo North is a lovely town that holds an annual Italian Festival plus plenty of other community events including the monthly Mirboo North Market in the beautiful Baromi Park.

This traditional country town is surrounded by some of the most scenic views in the area, and you are so close to many major towns including 20 minutes to Leongatha, 25 minutes to Morwell, and one hour to Pakenham.

If you would like to inspect this property or have any questions, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.

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LIFELINE DONATION: Jim Pickersgill from Jim Pickersgill and Associates, left, and Michele Beattie from JCMB Consulting Pty Ltd, right, attended to hand over $1000 to Lifeline Gippsland business operations manager Alex Todorovski.

Jim Pickersgill opened up about his own perTWO local businesses have combined to donate $1000 towards the work of Life- sonal struggles in his 30s.

“I suffered severe depression and anxiety from line Gippsland. around the age of 30 and had a complete meltLast week Jim Pickersgill from Jim Pickersgill and Associates and Michele Beattie from JCMB Consulting Pty Ltd attended to hand individual cheques of $500 to business operations manager Lifeline Gippsland Alex Todorovski.

The money will go towards the work of Lifeline Gippsland including the trial of the new Lifeline Text service which is hoped will be continued and expanded into the future.

For both Mr Pickersgill and Ms Beattie, the cause of Lifeline Gippsland in saving lives through crisis support and suicide prevention is one close to their hearts.

“Three generations of my family have been affected by mental illness, either through anxiety, depression or diagnosed personality disorders,” Ms Beattie said.

“There have been great leaps forward in the acceptance and awareness of mental illness brought about by organisations such as Lifeline, but there is still so far to go in reducing the stigma and shame that causes many to suffer in silence.”

down. I’ve had quite a difficult journey through this and there weren’t the resources to deal with it back then,” Mr Pickersgill said.

“There was a lot more ignorance and a lot more stigma around this illness than there is now. Probably for a number of years I hid from that. I got to a point in my life where I thought this was wrong.

“If you can’t as you move forward demonstrate to other people that you can go through this journey and actually come out of it and function well and contribute back to the community, then you are actually doing everyone else a disservice.

“So I tend to be very open about my own journey.”

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.

Volunteer crisis supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but faceto-face and online. If you need help call 13 11 14.

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To find out more, contact group leader Barry Ferguson on 0499 233 158 or the Joey Scout leader Dianne Hancock on 0480 177 625 or by email at gl.2ndleongatha@scoutsvictoria.com.au

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21-27 OCTOBER

Make a splash this October EVERY third week of October, National Water Week makes a splash across Australia, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to work together to build awareness around the value of water.

Access to clean water is hugely important to every aspect of people’s lives, and we must do our best to protect our water environments and resources, and use water wisely.

The theme for National Water Week 2019 is: It’s time to change the world. This has been adapted from the World’s Largest Lesson on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, a campaign to introduce the 17 sustainable development goals to young people all over the world and unite them to take action to meet these goals by 2030.

There are activities people can take part in for National Water Week.

Short film competition The Australian Water Association is running ESSENTIAL TO LIFE: National Water Week is a time to reflect on the importance of a short film competition for primary and high school students. water.

The association is asking the question: What are some actions we can take to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in Australia and/ or globally? In your short film, entrants can focus on goals and provide actions people can take to help meet those goals and change the world.

Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize Help solve the world’s water challenges in Australia’s biggest water science competition.

This year, Australia won the international competition for the first time in history.

Entries are open to students 15-20 years old until December 16.

Colouring pages Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals with colouring pages that can be downloaded and printed for use in the classroom or at home.

If you share photos on social media be sure to tag Australian Water Association or use the hashtag #NationalWaterWeek so that we can share them too.

More information at www.awa.asn.au/ AWA_MBRR/About_AWA/National_Water_Week

Helping the community to change the world H4O – Help for Community Organisations WATER Week runs from October 21 to 27 and is a great time to consider how grants are available to non-profit organisations for projects that assist in improving facilities, water changes the world we live in. strengthening communities and encouraging conIt is essential for the environment but also happy, healthy, communities.

In a nod to this year’s theme, “It’s time to change the world�, South Gippsland Water is offering support to individuals and communities across the region to do just that, by applying for one of two grants available through South Gippsland Water: H20 – Hills to Ocean grants are available to land and property owners, farmers, special interest groups and educational organisations.

The grant focuses on assisting projects that contribute to the liveability of an area or healthy environment.

sumption of tap water instead of bottled water.

The grants are up to $500 for projects within the South Gippsland area. “The community grant programs have contributed to a wide range of projects, with the aim to improve the local environment or community strengthening. We are pleased to be able to continue this support,� South Gippsland Water’s Philippe du Plessis said.

Groups and organisations interested in the grant programs are encouraged to visit the South Gippsland Water website at www.sgwater.com.au for further information or to contact the customer service team on 1300 851 636.

Children’s posters a winner SOUTH Gippsland Water is celebrating our communities.

This year the standard is extremely high, with GO-GETTERS: Representatives from Buckley Park Farm in Fish Creek received a grant in National Water Week, October 21 to 27. students not only putting time and effort into their The theme of this year’s event is ‘It’s time to the past to help with a water efficient watering system.

change the world’, encouraging us all to think how water plays a part in transforming our health and environment.

The theme was taken on-board by teachers and students at primary schools throughout South Gippsland Water’s region.

These young minds took on the challenge to create some wonderful and thought-provoking artwork for South Gippsland Water’s annual poster competition.

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The four state finalists from South Gippsland Water’s region were: Malakai, Prep, Welshpool and District Primary School; Hamish, Grade 1-2, Toora Primary School; Thor, Grade 3/4, Wonthaggi North Primary School and Sarah, Grade 5/6, St Joseph’s School, Wonthaggi.

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

The protective coating is perfect for water tanks and troughs.

It can fix concrete leaks and improve water quality by applying a coating to the inside of the tank or trough.

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

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

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

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

“The coating is guaranteed for 10 years, but I expect it to last much longer. I would be expecting 20 more years out of them,

which makes the coating quite cost effective,” he said.

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“The tanks are full now, whereas before they were leaking all the time. And if the troughs and water tanks are no longer leaking, it is saving me money,” he said.

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

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Coatings can be applied in thickness from one millimetre to over 50mm if required, including vertical and overhead surfaces.

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1. De-clutter.

De-cluttering makes you more efficient and keeps you organised.

But more than that, clutter has psychological influences; studies have shown that a disorganised home adds to your stress level.

The health problems associated with inhaling dust, combined with the psychological stress of coming home to a pile of unsorted laundry or a cluttered desk can take a toll.

2. Always work from top to bottom.

When you think about how to spring clean your home, it’s important to start from the ceiling down.

This will force debris downward and keep you from having to re-dust or re-clean your space.

If you have a vacuum with an extension hose, use it to get cobwebs and dust from your ceilings and fans first and then dust your furniture and other items before vacuuming your floors.

3. Think green.

A steam cleaner is one of the best green products for spring cleaning and can be used to clean your microwave, tiles, hard floors, kitchen appliances, bathrooms, and even outdoor areas.

Since steam cleaners only use hot water vapor, they are a 100 percent natural and chemical-free cleaning solution.

If you don’t have a steam cleaner, one of the best natural combinations for cleaning is white distilled vinegar, baking soda, and water.

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4. Walls and windows need love too.

Not all dust settles on the floor and other surfaces.

Just use a damp towel to wipe down walls, windowsills and blinds (starting from the top).

Remove and wipe down the window screens outside.

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Gardeners to receive the gifts as Townsend’s turns 21

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WONTHAGGI’S Townsend Plant Nursery this month celebrates 21 years of servicing the community’s gardening needs.

GARDENING EXPERTS: The experienced team at Townsend Plant Nursery in Wonthaggi, offering three generations of nursery knowledge (L-R) Pearl Edwards, Lois Townsend and Vicki Edwards. reasonable.

Vicki said they have a plant for every garden, which is easy to believe as they sell up to 400 varieties of plants including natives, exotics, citrus, avocados and other fruit trees, as well as freerange eggs from their own chooks.

Townsend Nursery is open every day except Tuesdays and has stalls at farmers’ markets, in-

cluding at Churchill Island, Inverloch, Coal Creek and Foster markets.

The nursery has succulents and indoors plants, and also grows plants suited for coastal farm, residential and landscaped gardens.

Townsend Nursery would like to thank all customers of the past 21 years for supporting the family-owned business.

See a floral oasis at Inverloch GARDENERS are invited to see Ambleside – a two-acre garden that is a sanctuary for wildlife and people, during an open garden on October 26 and 27.

The garden will be plan as part of the Open Gardens Victoria program.

Ambleside is a rambling country garden of exotic flowering plants and trees set amongst a shelterbelt of towering eucalypts and native woodland surrounding a ranch-style home.

A walk down the winding driveway reveals a garden oasis created 18 years ago as a family retreat to unwind, relax and enjoy nature.

At the back of the house an east-facing rear courtyard and landscaped steps open to grass and gravel paths, which invite further exploration.

There are mass plantings of camellias, hydrangeas, plectranthus, roses, canna lilies and much more – all set amongst a beautiful selection of European and Australian trees.

Copses of Silver Birch trees create dappled shade, with flowering bulbs emerging in spring.

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Large curved beds are filled with lupins, salvias, penstemons and scented lilacs. A shady walkway bordered by hydrangeas leads to an orchard of fruit trees protected from the north wind by a tall hedge dividing the garden.

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To celebrate the milestone, the nursery is giving away vouchers to customers every day from Monday, October 14 through to Monday, October 21.

Owner Lois Townsend said her family has around 80 years of experience propagating plants and running nurseries, which all began with her father.

That family tradition continues, with three generations of the family now working at the nursery.

Lois’ daughter Vicki Edwards has been a part of the business for 30 years and grand-daughter Pearl Edwards started her apprenticeship a year ago.

“This is the perfect time of year to plant. Winter is over and everyone has their weekends free now that the footy season has finished,” Vicki said.

“People want to get their plants in now so it’s all looking good for Christmas.”

The business has tripled in size since it started and most of the plants sold at the nursery are propagated there, ensuring prices are

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SPRING

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Intriguing story behind today’s peonies While the foliage grows dense and healthy in full sun, the flowers will last longer if they get some light shade.

Itohs are prolific bloomers and get a second set of blooms. They also can grow vigorously to three foot tall and four foot wide.

When the flowers of the daffodils have finItoh peonies are also resistant to peony blight. ished, let the foliage die down naturally because Plant Itoh peonies in full sun to part shade and in the bulb continues to rich, well-drained soil. store nutrients.

Itoh peonies are sensiLeave them for six tive to high levels of to eight weeks or even nitrogen. longer if you can. It When fertilising in looks a little tatty, but spring and summer, that’s one of those be sure to use a fertilthings you do with iser that contains a low daffodils. level of nitrogen, like When they are com4-10-12. pletely dormant they Do not fertilise can be lifted and dividpeonies in late sumed if necessary. mer to fall. Itohs can be After four or five deadheaded as needed years, the bulbs get throughout the spring crowded and it might Tree peonies growing in the sun at Monbulk. and summer. mean you get less flowIn autumn, cut back Itoh peonies to about FLORAL SHOWCASE: Ron Boekel with some of the stunning peonies he has grown. Ron ers, and that is the time to fork them up. four to six inches up from the soil level. Like herhas been on many garden shows and is the expert when it comes to peonies.

Shake off the loose soil. Put them in a cool baceous peonies, Itoh peonies will come back in and airy spot, maybe in the garage, and replant spring from the ground. in autumn.

Spring is a busy time for the vegetable patch. It Magnolias. like most plants in the garden, ben- is the time for all the summer veggies, though do efit from a feed. It is time to feed weed and mulch not panic as you still have plenty of time. so it is a busy time.

Even though tomatoes are everywhere NoPlus with all the new growth and moisture, vember it the ideal time to plant, but people are snails and slugs are a problem and can, if not eager so that is why we stock them early. controlled, ring bark young citrus, magnolias and However basil is one thing that does not warwisterias, so be alert. rant planting early. If you must, plant it in a pot as Peonies are popular garden plants with both it does not thrive until it is much warmer and that herbaceous and tree peonies available. also goes for cucumbers.

But there’s also another peony you can grow – There is plenty to plant at this time of year inhybrid peonies. In the early 1900s, plant breeders cluding corn, chili, capsicums, zucchini, lettuce, scoffed at the idea of cross breeding herbaceous silverbeet, onions, beans, beetroot and more. peonies with tree peoMany things are nies; the species were better done by seed considered too different and this includes peas, and incompatible. beans and carrots.

In 1948, after thouWhen planting vegsands of failed attempts, etables, do not forget Japanese horticulturist, the herbs as they add Dr Toichi Itoh created so much to the dishes seven peony hybrids when cooking. from a tree peony bred Popular herbs are with an herbaceous parsley, sage, oregano, peony. These were the majoram, thyme and first Itoh peonies. mint, but there are many Years later, Ameriother interesting herbs can horticulturist Louis Japanese peony has an appealing blossom. such as olive herb that Smirnow bought some tastes like olives, tarraof these original Itoh peonies from Dr Itoh’s widow gon, bergamot, borage, lemon grass, salad burnet, RYA995004 and continued Itoh’s work. winter savoury and best of all chocolate mint.

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Let’s celebrate Yarram YARRAM Standard and local business this latest joint promotion,” Yarram Standard ofowner Scott Rossetti have joined forces fice manager Deb Lucas said.

“We have 2000 badges ready to hand out over to promote the Yarram area once again. the coming weeks.

The Rossetti family and the Giles family, owners of the Yarram Standard, first joined forces back in 2013 with their ‘Smile. You’re in Yarram’ promotion.

More than 4000 ‘Smile You’re in Yarram’ badges were disturbed far and wide during that year long promotion.

The badges were such a huge success and popped up all over the world.

This time, a new round of badges bear the message ‘Shout about Yarram’, and the promotion coincides with the launch of the new look Yarram Standard.

Yarram Standard is thrilled to once again have the Rossetti family on board.

“Scott has been a huge supporter of Yarram and we cannot thank him enough for his part in

“We want everyone to ‘Shout about Yarram’ and wear their badges with pride. Yarram District is a wonderful place and we want the rest of Gippsland to know about it and give them a reason to come and visit us.”.

You can pick up your free ‘Shout about Yarram’ badge at Yarram Standard office or at various businesses around the town.

PROUD TO BE HERE: Scott Rossetti, owner of Gippsland Funeral Services in Yarram, has once again joined with Yarram Standard to promote Yarram and all it has to offer. This latest promotion is ‘Shout About Yarram’.

SUPPORTING PINK: It will be a sea of pink every Wednesday throughout October for the staff of AKD Yarram. They are raising awareness for breast cancer to honour family, friends and colleagues who have been touched by the disease.

Pink attire turns talk to cancer at mill The McGrath Foundation, founded by legendary Australian crick- the Pink Up Your Town initiative, and selling pink AKD shirts and TO honour family, friends and colleagues this Breast Cancer Awareness month, AKD mill at Yarram has eter Glenn McGrath, funds breast care nurses who support individu- shoelaces. als and their families experiencing the disease that affects so many.

The company has also turned its logo pink for the month and turned pink to raise money and awareness.

The nurses provide physical, psychological and emotional sup- teamed up with customers, with many wearing their pink shirts.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in females and the number of men being diagnosed with the disease is rising.

port from diagnosis and throughout treatment.

It’s fantastic to see the community getting behind this worthy AKD has partnered with the McGrath Foundation by joining cause.

Herd services prevail after fire THE Yarram Herd Services is now operational after the devastating loss of $1 million in equipment and genetics during a blaze that engulfed the laboratory on September 16.

Currently the team is operating from 15 Livington Street, Yarram.

Manager Allan Blum said they would remain there until the ruined laboratory at 54 Rodgers Street was rebuilt.

He suspected the rebuild would take 12 months.

“We have still been providing a service and this week we have a tipping station coming in which will add to our efficiency and turnaround time for equipment,” Allan said.

“Our big ticket will be to re-establish our milk testing machine.”

Unfortunately, that will come at a significant cost.

NEW LOCATION: (L-R) Erin Leach, Kerry Float, Christian Alford-Brooks, Allan Blum “The milk machine was insured at a secondand Charlotte Potter stand outside their new premise in Yarram after the destruction of their hand replacement value of $50,000,” Allan said. former lab last month.

“But we won’t be able to buy one secondhand

because of technology changes. It will cost us $400,000 for a new one.”

Despite the trying time, Allan and his team are remaining positive, saying they were considering applying for government funding to help them and the wider community get back on their feet.

“We were testing milk outside of the region and generating employment,” he said.

Allan said funding could help them to reinstate that.

All staff have been fully engaged since the fire to ensure services are still being provided.

“To have it happen at this time of year, it couldn’t be worse for us. It’s one of our busiest times of year, but it is what it is,” Allan said.

“The staff have been excellent. It’s been all hands on deck.

“Dairy farmers have been really supportive too. We’ve had offers of tanks from all over Gippsland.”

Allan said he understood farmers who had lost genetic material in the fire were also hurting, but that there was no way of replacing the material.

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

We currently have vacancies in the following roles:

Briagolong Quarry Reserve Toilets Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 30 October, 2019

Compliance Officer Closes: Sunday 3 November 2019

Stratford Mechanics Hall Foundation Underpinning Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019 C-Bus System Upgrade Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019 Bridge and Culvert Safety Barrier Installation Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019 Major Culvert Repair Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019

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Port of Sale Skatepark Lighting Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019 For more tenders visit www.wellington.vic.gov. au/tenders or scan the QR code below.

Above: One of the biggest building projects Maffra has seen for some time has started, with excavators breaking ground at the Cameron Sporting Complex.

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Rates & Property Officer Closes: Sunday 27 October 2019 Road Management and Operations General Operator Closes: Sunday 20 October 2019 Road Management and Operations Plant Operator Closes: Sunday 20 October 2019 To find out more visit www.wellington.vic.gov. au/careers

Meetings The next meeting of Council takes place on: Wednesday 6 November 2019 From 3.00pm at the Wellington Centre.

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

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

Excitement is in the air as an $8.49m redevelopment of the Cameron Sporting Complex begins in Maffra!

The excavators have moved in and building works have begun, on the biggest building project Maffra has seen for some time. hallway and meeting spaces; The project involves expansion redevelopment of access of the gymnastics floor area and roads and carparking areas. increased roof height to allow It is being funded to the for trampolines to be used in tune of $4.24 million from competitions; refurbishment the Wellington Shire Council, of the main basketball court; $3 million from the Victorian construction of two new indoor Government’s Better Indoor courts which are compliant Stadiums, $1 million from for netball, basketball and the Latrobe Valley Authority’s volleyball; new changeroom Community and Facility Fund facilities; refurbishment of and $250,000 from the Maffra Amateur Basketball Association public amenities; and foyer,

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A Bairnsdale-based builder won the tender to complete the works, with at least 95% of the sub-contractors based locally.

This project has been about 16 years in the making and is so significant, it will take until 2021 to complete.

No Fee Green Waste month during November This year the Fire Danger Period officially starts on Monday 28 October and now is the perfect time to start cleaning up your property and preparing in case of a bushfire.

An entire No Fee Green Waste month will replace last year's No Fee Green Waste weekend to support property clean up and help homeowners maintain their homes in a fire ready condition.

You can dispose of green waste for no fee at Kilmany, Maffra, Loch Sport, Seaspray, Heyfield, Stratford and Yarram landfills and transfer stations for the entire month of November.

Council’s free monthly immunisation sessions for all eligible infants, school children and adults will be held at: Sale - Wednesday 23 October, 9.30am to 10.30am Wellington Centre, Port of Sale (Carang Carang Room) 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.

Free community concert has 'sold out' All 3,500 free tickets to The Esso Night Under the Stars at the Sale Botanic Gardens on Saturday 2 November have already been snapped up by excited locals.

There's a wait list of people who missed out, so if you have a ticket and don't plan on attending you can hand it into The Wedge, 100 Foster Street, Sale and it will go to the next in line.

Free tickets are still available for Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies live on stage from 3.30pm.

For more information about The Esso Night under the Stars community concert, visit www.thewedge.com.au or call The Wedge on 5143 3200.

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ANIMAL FOCUS: Port Albert resident Rhonda Stephens took her two horses to the Blessing of Animals service at St John’s Port Albert recently. The service was conducted by Reverend Amy Turner and organised by local, Susan O’Loughlan.

Animals receive their blessing

Vincent was exceptionally well behaved for his blessing at St John’s Church at Port Albert. He was accompanied to the Blessing of Animals service by his owners Gail and Bob.

THE annual Blessing of the Animals service at fore the congregation adjourned to lawns outside Port Albert St John’s Church attracted all crea- the church to enjoy a barbecue lunch. tures great and small, and their owners recently.

Perfect weather and the animals on their best Reverend Amy Turner blessed the animals be- behaviour made for an enjoyable day.

Landlord & Investment Farmers can enter INFORMATION SESSION shows for free

FOLLOWING the success of last year, Wellington Shire Council is pleased to again announce free entry to the 2019 Yarram, Maffra and Sale agricultural shows for farmers, their families and employees.

Hundreds of local families enjoyed all three local agricultural shows last year, facilitated via council through the State Government’s Community Resilience Drought Funding scheme.

This initiative is one of the many opportunities council offers with the support of the State Government to give farmers the chance to attend networking and social events, along with other means of support during the drought.

Farmers will receive free entry to the show by simply showing their National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) or Property Identification Codes (PIC) tag at the show gates in Maffra, Sale or Yarram.

Wellington Shire Council mayor Cr Alan Hall

said council was pleased to offer the free admission for a second consecutive year, especially considering the successful uptake of the scheme in 2018.

“Free entry to last year’s shows was very well received by our Wellington farming communities,” he said.

“What we saw was families who have been struggling, come together at a local event and not have to worry about the cost of admission.

“Our local agricultural societies did well out of the scheme also, with increased patronage through their gates, so for everyone it was a win-win.”

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NEWS IN BRIEF Mozzie warning WELLINGTON Shire Council is encouraging residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes, as a high number of adult airborne mosquitoes have been detected in the area.

Council’s Mosquito Control Program runs under the guidance of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and focuses on breeding site monitoring and treatment of larvae.

Frequent monitoring is taking place at all identified breeding sites and spraying may occur multiple times over the coming season, once the environmental indicators are suitable.

Council’s mosquito management activities can only have limited impact on overall mosquito numbers, so residents and visitors are urged to take action to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding on their properties and taking steps for their own personal protection.

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BUS TRIP: Members of the Yarram U3A were joined by Yarram senior citizens, Prom Coast U3A and Foster Gardening Group for an enjoyable trip to the Australian Gardens at Cranbourne.

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U3A visits prized gardens U3A of Yarram celebrated what could have been the beginning of summer with a bus trip to the Australian Gardens at Cranbourne on October 3.

Twenty-seven people enjoyed the excursion, which included members of U3A of Yarram and friends, Yarram Senior Citizens, Prom Coast U3A Foster, and Foster Gardening Group.

Many took advantage of the Explorer bus to do a guided tour around the gardens.

The strong colours and perfumes of trees and shrubs delighted the senses.

There was a wonderful variety and display of flowers in bloom, including the brilliant blue of

leschenaultia, the pink of the tea tree and eucalypts, and yellows of hibbertia, to name a few.

The ancient grass trees were majestic with their tall flower spikes.

Author to speak YARRAM Library will host a book reading session by Gippsland author Rebecca McGregor, featuring her latest picture book, No More Kisses, this Thursday October 17 at 11am.

Children will love the story of Sam who decides that kisses from his family are sticky, smelly, hairy and just plain disgusting.

The humorous story follows Sam as he avoids kisses on his fifth birthday and ends up in quite a predicament.

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Rotary helps save lives PEOPLE are better equipped to save lives thanks tomated external defibrillator (AED) training sesto the Yarram Rotary Club. sion recently.

The club, together with Yarram Ambulance Tom King, an Ambulance Victoria community members, instructed about 30 people at a free au- officer is training to be a paramedic and led the sessions.

He took attendees through the procedure of using an AED and explained how it ‘speaks’ to the user and directs them in what to do and in what order.

Tom also demonstrated the correct way to perform CPR and the application of the defibrillator pads on a dummy.

Yarram and surrounds have a number of AED units in cases of emergency, including on the Yarram Post Office which is available 24 hours To find out more please call 1300 386 375 a day. or visit gippslandfuneralservices.com.au

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Exposing a hidden gem WHETHER you like it or not, The Guts of Gippsland – a branding exercise to generate more awareness of Yarram and district – has people talking.

Alberton Primary School would like to invite interested Prep Students to come and try school for a day.

Please contact our office if you would ike to take up this offer Phone: 5183 2412 to make an appointment

TOURISM DRIVE: President of the Yarram and District Traders and Tourism Association, Matt Langdon, is behind the Guts of Gippsland initiative to bring more visitors into the area.

“The Traders are open to supporting people’s ideas, and offer support and advertising dollars,” Mr Landgon said.

“If people are passionate about running something they should get in touch.”

Mr Langdon recently met with Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien to discuss the direction of the association, with Mr O’Brien saying he

was committed to backing the tourism drive and assisting with grant applications.

Looking forward, the association is also hoping to work with Yarram and District Health Service to benefit all business-owners.

For more information, or to get in touch with the Yarram and District Traders and Tourism Association, visit gutsofgippsland.com

WORD ON THE STREET Today we talk to long time local and Yarram Dance Eisteddfod initiator, Robyn Knight.

How long have you been in Yarram?

I’ve been in the area all my life.

My family has been here for many generations.

One of my grandfathers owned a shoe shop locally for a long time and then his son took over – my uncle - and he ran the shoe shop after that.

My father was born in Yarram. Sadly he passed away this in January this year.

He was an apprentice plumber when we was about 15 years old and then worked up until he was about 78 years old.

My mother worked at the Alberton Shire and then she worked for the big plastering company here in town.

You have ties with the local paper. Tell us about that.

When I left Yarram High School I got a job at Yarram Standard News as a secretary, which was by default.

I applied for the job and didn’t get it, but through various channels I ended up filling in.

Funnily enough I was never told I got the job so when I’d been there 25 years, it was the 125th anniversary of the paper, and I finally made mention that I’d never been told I had the job.

After 27 years I was looking to take some time, because my daughter did a lot of ballet, and the job came up at the Yarram Secondary College.

I’ve been here 12 years.

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“Some people have disliked the name but it’s getting attention,” Matt Landgon, president of the Yarram and District Traders and Tourism Association, said.

“Yarram and surrounds often gets left out. We are not east, or west, north or south – we’re the guts.

“And the name reflects our ‘gutsy’ people.

This is where the work gets done.”

It’s a bid to explain the area to outsiders and put the area on the map.

And with such incredible natural resources such as Agnes Falls, Ninety Mile Beach, Port Albert, Tarra-Bulga National Park, Minnie Ha Ha Falls at Hiawatha and more, there are countless visitor drawcards – it’s just a matter of exposing them.

“The real key is to put on events to bring people into the area,” Mr Langdon said.

With Halloween and Christmas events in place, the committee is looking to a winter festival to bring travellers to the area; a “Festival of the Gut” aimed at promoting the importance of gut health.

From fermented foods, prebiotics, probiotics, workshops, markets, a five kilometre race and guest speakers, the event will draw a crowd that may otherwise have never discovered the area.

Try school for a day!

You work in admin and as a mentoring cocoordinator now with Yarram Secondary College. What do you enjoy about that?

I love being at the school because I love working with children.

I do whatever I can to help them, but I am really old school.

I do like manners and respect so at times I do come across as a bit grumpy, but it’s amazing. I don’t think too many of the students don’t like me because I do demand the respect from them.

I love seeing the growth in children, as opposed to when I was at the paper; I loved working with older people.

How have things changed since you were a child growing up in Yarram?

The dynamics have changed: I used to ride to school every day and ride home and go to friends’ houses.

That’s changed for different reasons.

Kids are a lot more dependant now and a lot more lazy as well.

Mums and dads just get in cars and drive them off to wherever they want to go, whereas we just

got on bikes and went.

But I love the serenity down here. I think we are really lucky and I wouldn’t want to raise a child anywhere apart from in the country.

I’m hoping when my daughter has children she’ll want to come back here after spreading her wings in the big city.

How else are you involved in the community?

I’m president of the Yarram Dance Experience which is an eisteddfod that has been running 18 years that we started when we were parents of ballet dancers.

We thought ‘we travel everywhere to go to eisteddfods, why can’t we have one?’

I’m really proud of that, because it went from this tiny little thing to this big event.

I actually came up with the idea and put it to some of the parents.

We ran a barbecue and hot dog days at ballet to raise money to get it off the ground.

We started it – it ran for a day and a half – one weekend and it just became popular, particularly for first timers on stage because it wasn’t intimidating.

Now our sections have just grown and grown.

We ran through to 11pm each night when we ran it this year.

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Mongolian artist creates striking mural Heesco was delighted to be back in Yarram On his previous visits, Heesco painted the bull WORLD renowned artist Heesco reafter spending time in his homeland of Mongolia on the inside wall at the front of the Bull Bar. turned to Yarram recently to create anHis second visit saw him create a magnific and then in Russia mentoring young street chilother piece of magic art. mural at the Ship Inn Motel and on a dividing dren to use art in a positive way.

His latest creation adorns the gallery space

Heesco plans to come back to Yarram in the fence at the rear of the Bull Bar. walls of the Yarram Bull Bar. His latest visit was possibly his biggest new year with a few projects already lined up.

Building owner Anne Tindall wanted to leave But for now Heesco is off overseas to create challenge. a dynamic gallery space for the new owners of the This project took nearly three days to complete. magic in New York and Mexico before heading to popular Bull Bar, so engaged her friend Heesco to Sweden for Christmas.

The results are amazing. return to Yarram for his third visit.

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Slow Art will be the next exhibition to deck For more information, visit www.yarramcourtcal, is only open for one more week in out the courthouse gallery with a combination of housegallery.com Yarram.

With a focus on reusing and up-cycling, this Jindivick-based creator has metal sculptures, unique garden pieces, junk sculptures, scrap metal animals and more on display.

From old milk bottle caps and discarded books to old retail hooks and fittings, Mr Collins has found a quirky use for otherwise unwanted items.

“I like using recycled materials. I found that’s more fun than anything else,” Mr Collins said.

“I like the effect of being able to do that.”

This exhibition also features a few wooden items from the skilled woodworker.

Held at the Yarram Courthouse Gallery, The

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Sustainable timber trade takes off Grace Griffith NOT only are TouchWood Timbers preserving the past with precious wooden keepsakes, they are minimising their carbon footprint by using recycled timbers a win-win situation.

The Foster business, run by Mike Bland and his wife Milena, blossomed from Mike’s hobby into a business three years ago.

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SILAGE & HAY

Phil tips a quality crop Silage yield will be worth the wait THIS year’s silage season may be later than last year’s but that does not concern agricultural contractor Philip McNaughton.

The boss of McNaughton Agricultural Contractors reckons this year’s yield will be higher than last season’s on the back of a wet winter.

“The season is about two to four weeks behind in the growth and all my clients are saying that too,” Philip said.

“The amount of grass we have got is a bit behind where it might normally be. We’ve only had one or two jobs and the yield is OK. “The last couple of years the yield has been high and the quality low. This year it is likely the quality will be high and the yield might be lower.

“Fertiliser is going on and getting the growth going more. It was only a month ago that it was too cold and wet, and you could not get the machinery in the paddocks and that is why the season is behind.”

Most of his clients tend to make pasture silage, although oaten silage is being made.

Pasture silage remains more common in South Gippsland as paddocks can be grazed over winter before being locked up for silage, whereas crop-based silage must be locked up over winter, consuming valuable grazing land for months.

Philip has largely been working in the hills of the Korumburra and Leongatha districts so far, and while the hill country is starting to become more accessible, much of the flatter country still remains wet.

“Every day the evaporation rate is getting

ON THE JOB: Philip McNaughton of McNaughton Agricultural Contractors said the start of the silage season has been delayed by a wet winter. higher with more daylight hours, so that increas- change. is the time to lock up hay. es the growth rates too,” he said.

“If it does not rain in the next month while we “The silage has been locked up for a few “While the silage season is a little bit later, are making silage, there won’t be a lot of growth weeks and it’s still growing, and everything is if we start getting some hot days that could all for hay. October is the turning point because now about to explode in growth and our workload.”

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IF a paddock looks yellow after the for- high quality silage.

To make high quality pasture silage, the forage age has been ensiled, your profitability may have been substantially reduced has to be mown early in the season, about four to six weeks before hay would normally be made. over the next year.

Early closure and short shut up period will Why? The paddock was cut too late and most likely the pasture will have been too long.

It will be slower in recovering, produce less regrowth and will be less dense for several months or allow weeds to fill the bare patches.

To add salt to this wound, silage will be lower in nutritive value, resulting in lower milk production unless fed to late lactation cows or dries.

Many paddocks are set aside for silage by farmers several weeks later than they should be.

Many farmers still chase bulk instead of quality and the above is the results.

Yes, the yield will be lower but either more area can be cut to help offset this and will maintain spring pasture quality, or more importantly, less silage needs to be made to produce a given production level due to its higher quality.

Total spring pasture quality and dry matter production will be higher, as will animal production.

Let’s look at some of the pros and cons behind this thinking.

If you want high quality pasture silage the pasture, ideally, should be vegetative at the stage of grazing and before canopy closure and with very little seed head showing, if at all.

This silage will test near 11 megajoules of metabolisable energy per kilogram of dry matter (MJ ME/kg DM or ME) and over 14 per cent crude protein (percentage CP).

If wilted and harvested quickly and sealed airtight very soon after harvest is completed, the final product will test just slightly below that of the parent pasture.

When fed out, this silage will result in animal production just below that of the parent material.

Many farmers have now experienced this themselves since successfully making early cut

generally also result in more total spring growth.

Stack silage must be wilted to 30 to 35 percent dry matter (DM) and baled silage 40 to50 percent DM and harvested within 24 to 48 hours of mowing.

Precision chopped forage and large square bales may be about 10 percent DM higher respectively.

Using tedders and/or mower-conditioners (leaving wide swathes) are essential when ensiling this early in the season but well worth the expense.

Aim for these targets and if the rain beats you, as it invariably will sometimes, with the aid of silage additives, you can often still salvage reasonable quality silage since you started with a high quality pasture.

If the rain is heavy and falling over a few days, you may lose the silage but the silver lining here is that the paddock has been ‘topped’ and will have the a lot of high quality, dense regrowth.

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2. The safe and appropriate use of telehandlers, loaders and forklifts.

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5. Does everyone involved with the loading or unloading of fodder know their respective roles and responsibilities and is everyone being vigilant for any safety issues?

6. Is everyone wearing their personal protective equipment, especially high visibility vests?

7. Make sure everyone is accounted for and safe during times of loading and unloading of fodder.

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THERE are no short cuts when sealing extremely heavy machine is used. Not enough air will have been excluded. stacks of forage harvested silage.

Sticking a few tyres on top to hold the plastic down and throwing a bit of dirt around the edges is not a suitable airtight seal.

If mould is present when the stack is opened, then air is present, or has been. The more air, the more mould. Where has this air come from?

Many farmers can open a stack up at feeding time to reveal perfectly stored silage with no visible signs of waste from decomposition or mould.

How do they achieve this?

Silage made at a suitable dry matter (DM) content. Stacks are tightly compacted by rolling during harvest. Stacks are sealed straight after harvest. Plastic sheet on top of the stack is well weighted.

Stack is sealed airtight at the edges of the plastic. Holes which occur are fixed immediately.

Stock damage is prevented by well constructed fences and gateway.

Crops harvested with loader wagons, double choppers or the like that harvest relatively long chopped material (approximately five to 15 centimetres long) should be harvested at about 28 to 35 percent DM. If the material is much drier than this, compaction by rolling is much less effective unless an

Precision harvested material (approximately one to five centimetres) can be ensiled at about 40 to 50 percent DM as its length allows better compaction, but the stack must be well sealed or the benefit will be lost. This shorter and drier material will require about one third less storage volume.

If material of either length is becoming too dry as harvest progresses due to machinery delays, dramatically rising temperatures, spread some loads of freshly cut or lightly wilted material.

This will ensure a much more satisfactory compaction and air exclusion.

Roll the stack slowly to allow the weight of the tractor to compress the material. Spread the harvested material thinly in layers of about 150– 200mm. Large clumps or thick layers will not allow complete expulsion of the air despite rolling.

If the stack is above ground and has no support walls, be aware of rolling the edges.

Use the front wheel to compress the edges by driving to and from the edges on a slight angle, turning the front wheel along the stack, but stopping when the rear wheel approaches the edge.

For cement bunkers, if the top of the stack is likely to finish below the tops of the walls, thus making sealing difficult and possibly allowing

WORTH THE TIME: Sealing a silage stack properly will ensure a quality feed source come next winter. Photo: Twitter. water/air entry into the stack via the edges of the walls, consider building the stack edges higher than the middle.

The resultant depression in the middle of the stack will allow water to run off, and allow the full extent of the tractor’s weight to compact the edges.

It is preferable to pull a plastic sheet over the stack at night. Place tyres around the edges and a few in the middle to weight down the plastic.

This will reduce the amount of air gaining access to the stack at night as the hot gases move out of the stack at a greatly reduced rate. The stack should be completed within one to three days.

If you see steam rising from the stack when the silage face is lifted, or high temperatures are felt upon inserting a hand into the stack face, losses of energy and protein are becoming high.

Seal any holes as soon as they are noticed.

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Potassium is an important nutrient in spring that affects both plant and animal health.

Too little in your soil means reduced pasture growth, however too much can lead to metabolic problems in cattle.

Therefore, it’s important to think about your soil fertility levels and potassium fertiliser use.

Being over generous with potassium fertiliser in spring has the potential to cause milk fever and grass tetany next calving season.

The worst case scenario from this is the loss of cows, or in less severe cases an impact on production and profitability.

When soil potassium levels are high, pasture plants can accumulate excess potassium which can cause a mineral imbalance in cows.

A high potassium diet reduces the uptake of magnesium and calcium in the gut which leads to milk fever and grass tetany.

Cows are susceptible to mineral imbalances before and up to three months after calving.

Therefore, many fertiliser recommendations in spring aim to give a boost to pasture growth using nitrogen and replace potassium, phosphorus, sulphur and nitrogen removed in harvested pasture.

However, if soil potassium levels are adequate, the pasture can accumulate additional potassium beyond what is needed for extra growth.

This is called ‘luxury uptake’. It can result in hay that if fed to susceptible animals, will predispose them to metabolic problems.

Caution around adding extra potassium fertiliser to paddocks with a high soil level is therefore necessary.

The following recommendations can help with potassium fertiliser decisions: 1. If potassium levels are high (Colwell K levels greater than 250mg/kg) additional fertiliser won’t increase pasture production. Cutting back on potassium fertilisers (and monitoring with soil tests) will save you money.

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3. Cows susceptible to milk fever and grass tetany should be on a low potassium diet, fed rough hay or straw prior to calving, and kept off feed and paddocks with high soil potassium levels, prior to and soon after calving.

Magnesium supplementation pre and post calving will also reduce the chance of grass tetany if you are grazing susceptible pastures.

4. Be conscious of where the hay being fed out was made. If it was on paddocks with high potassium levels avoid feeding this hay to springers or dry cows.

5. Remember silage and hay removes a large amount of potassium. Be sure to replace this on these paddocks.

6. Regularly soil test to monitor the potassium (and other nutrient) levels of your paddocks and to plan fertiliser use.

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Bowdens are ready to work AFTER a bleak year on the silage front in 2018, things are looking up this spring with local agricultural contractors Wayne and Hayden Bowden gearing up for a brighter 2019 season.

“It is still very patchy. Those who have prepared ahead have good silage, while in other areas it is light on, but there is still a bit around,” Wayne said.

The Bowdens are busy around the Yarram district but down South Gippsland way it is still too wet.

“We were cutting down Fish Creek way last Thursday and have a big job down Stony Creek way, but it is too wet for that one just yet,” Wayne

said.

“South Gippsland is usually about a month behind the harvest in this local area.

“I was travelling down South Gippsland way last week and did not see a lot of silage past Toora at this stage.”

Wayne and Hayden’s business employs some 10 people during their busy period which starts around the beginning of October and continues right through until well after Christmas.

“We also employ a few extras during the busiest times,” he said.

The Bowdens have a fleet of 10 tractors, a chopper, a JCB heavy duty loader and a telehandler (stacker) which can sometimes be all going at once.

“We have two nine metre mowers and then two fusion bales which we just use for silage. We have tedders, rakes and tractors with trailers on them for cartage,” Wayne said.

The Bowdens do both pit and wrapped silage.

“Some farms do pit and round bale silage, some just do pit while others just do round bales,” he said.

“Round bales are convenient if a farmer who has growth ahead of them can roll up the excess feed. At other times when there is a feed gap, they need a bit of extra feed and so can open a few round bales rather than opening up a whole pit.

It’s each to their own,” he said.

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OUTSIDE ENTRY: Case JX 95 Tractor 95HP w/FEL 1370 hrs, Tanco 550s Trailing Silage Wrapper, Jarret 24 plate Trailing Discs, 3 Metre S Tyne Cultivator with Crumble roller, 2.5 metre Belrecolt Power Harrows w/Atchison Seed Box, Crump 2tonne Trailing Fertiliser Spreader with S/S Hopper, Holden Rodeo DX 2.8 4WD S/C Ute, Suzuki Carryboy 4WD 900cc little Ute, 2 x Suzuki King Quad 4x4 motor bikes, Honda 420 4x4 Motor Bike, 300L Spray unit w/4m boom, Travelling Irrigator (Effluent), 2 x Hustler SL350 3PL Round bale feeders, Karcher Water Blaster, 1000L Air Compressor, Wire Spinner, Calving Jack & Hip Clamps, 50 steel posts, 8 x fence reels, 1980 REYCO 45 Foot tri axle trailer (needs work), Tray On Ute camper (ex cond) Directions: South Gippsland Hwy, take Grip Rd (on west side of town), travel 2km, company signs erected.

Terms: Number system will apply, Photo ID required; strictly EFTPOS (fee applies), cheque or cash on day of sale; no buyers premium, GST where applicable, lunch and refreshments available.

Newcomer wins farming friends

ACM shores up milk supply in South Gippsland Brad Lester LONG gone are the days when Murray Goulburn and Fonterra were the main milk companies in South Gippsland.

Now there are the likes of Saputo Dairy Australia, Burra Foods, ViPlus Dairy, Parmalat, Bega Foods, Lion Nathan and Australian Consolidated Milk (ACM), with the latter making major inroads into the region on the back of a high, stable price.

ACM takes Gippsland milk direct to its customers, such as Chobani and Jalna yoghurts, in Melbourne, while milk from its northern Victorian suppliers goes to its own factory at Girgarre.

ACM sources 550 million litres a year from across Victoria, with the average supplier producing between one and four million litres.

The White family of Leongatha South had been Fonterra suppliers for 40 years before switching to ACM in May 2018.

“They are Australian-owned, they’re a small company and the pay was good last year,” Russ White said, who farms with his wife Amy and parents Les and Dianne.

For nine months of the year, ACM pays $7.20 a kilogram but for September through to November, when there is an influx of milk due to spring pasture growth, the price drops to $6.60.

“It’s the guaranteed aspect that farmers like,” ACM’s Robyn Mitchard said.

“Anything extra that may come in, if it comes, is a bonus.”

That pay structure is different to other milk

DAIRY COWS FOR SALE ‘Dairy Herd Dispersal’

COWS - 90 Jersey & Jersey Fries x cows freshly calved August to present, with 12 cows on the point of calving to a ‘Wallacedale’ pure Jersey bull. A portion of the purebred Jersey cows are from well known cow families and are registrable.

These cows show great dairying attributes including very nice udders, currently producing a premium milk quality status, low BMCC of 120. A very young herd of cows mostly between 4 to 6 years, currently being milked in a herringbone dairy.

PRICE: $1350 + GST HEIFERS - 18 Jersey & Jersey x heifers, rising 2 year old, unjoined.

50 Jersey & Jersey x heifers, 12-15 months, unjoined.

The unjoined heifers are sired by ‘Wallacedale’ pure Jersey bulls, and are daughters from the existing milking herd.

PRICE: POA This complete dairy herd is only being sold due to the vendors are relinquishing their dairying interest, and will negotiate suitable lines for all buyer requirements.

www.alpa.net.au/ViewClearingSales/?ClearingSaleID= 1463

ALEX DIXON 0409 581 935 Korumburra

“When it happened, we could have taken a lot of milk but commodity prices were not strong and if we had taken them on, we would have diluted the value of the milk that we had then,” he said.

ACM does not firm plans to expand further south into the Yarram district, instead preferring to source milk as close to customers as possible, but would not rule out picking up milk from the right farmer.

ACM has just launched its organic dairy products range in Coles nationally and soon this range will be in independent supermarkets such as IGA.

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Mixed offering in a bigger yarding THERE were approximately 1100 export and 270 young cattle penned representing an increase of 210 head weekon-week.

WOOL BUYER Operating throughout Gippsland Buying all types of wool ELD9240754

www.elders.com.au ID: CS000587 Elders Korumburra livestock (view photos)

companies that typically start with an opening price that is boosted by step-ups throughout the season.

ACM said farmers appreciate the price certainty to help them budget.

“Most of our customers are on annual contracts whereas other companies tend to have their customers on quarterly contracts,” Ms Mitchard said.

ACM’s Peter Jones said the company had not benefited from the collapse of Murray Goulburn, which left many farmers wondering which company to supply.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market. Quality declined with fewer prime lots amongst a larger offering of secondary and plainer cattle. Young cattle suited to the trade eased a few cents while heifers to feed on were keenly contested.

Grown steers and bullocks eased 3c to 7c/ kg. Well finished heavy manufacturing steers held firm while the secondary lots lifted 10c/ kg. Heavy beef cows were 1c to 2c dearer while most cows lifted 7c to 15c/kg.

Heavy bulls gained 7c to 8c/kg.

Vealers reached a top of 310c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 300c and 322c/kg.

Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 280c and 315c with the feeder portion between 263c and 297c/kg.

Grown steers made from 305c to 340c/kg.

Bullocks sold from 327c to 339c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 228c and 260c with the crossbred portion between 244c and 329c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 170c and 226c/kg.

Heavy weight cows made mostly from 202c to 256c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 255c to 311c/ kg.

The next sale draw - October 16: 1.

Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Landmark, 3. Elders, 4.Phelan & Henderson & Co and 5. SEJ.

For further details and inspection call Alex Dixon: 0409 581 935 Jarrod Dubignon: 0447 609 466 Elders Office: 5658 1894

PARTNERS IN DAIRYING: ACM supplier Russ White of Leongatha South and field officer Robyn Mitchard are pleased with their business arrangement.

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

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Prime Sale Wednesday, October 9 BULLOCKS 14 Summers BF & DM Fish Creek 10 Rosato A & A 1 Moe 2 Castle J & AJ Fulham 7 Robb TJ & HD Leongatha 6 Forrester EJB Cranbourne 2 Hams CE & MA Korumburra STEERS 5 Robb TJ & HD Leongatha 12 Smirl TJ C & LJ Leongatha 1 Jarvie G & R Hazelwood 2 Draper R Leongatha 4 Ajay Partners P/L Leongatha 2 Cook GK & JA Yanakie HEIFERS 5 Neesham T & M French Island 1 Malanik Farm Trafalgar South 2 Sage Family Trust 1 Jumbunna East 1 Robb TJ & HD Leongatha 1 Spehar Z & M Yinnar 18 Phillip Island Operations 296.6 COWS 4 Foster L & N Glengarry 2 Vuiller Shorthorns Waratah 6 Neesham T & M French Island 1 Grabham CD & KE Outtrim 4 Malucher Park Outtrim 1 Bell R & J Kongwak BULLS 1 Lane G & V Willung Sth 1 Malanik Farm Trafalgar South 1 Strathbrae Equity PL Inverloch 1 Mcrae M Dalyston 1 Brooks JA & VA Tarra Valley 1 Schnoor Dev Laverton

610.0 777.6 620.0 575.0 723.3 615.0

340.0 338.6 336.0 330.0 329.6 328.6

2,074.00 2,633.10 2,083.20 1,897.50 2,384.11 2,020.89

534.0 525.0 425.0 492.5 470.0 480.0

322.0 320.6 310.0 310.0 310.0 300.0

1,719.48 1,683.15 1,317.50 1,526.75 1,457.00 1,440.00

493.0 315.0 450.0 310.0 450.0 308.6 430.0 302.0 535.0 300.0 Phillip Island 1,299.27

1,552.95 1,395.00 1,388.70 1,298.60 1,605.00 438.1

683.8 677.5 597.5 720.0 725.0 600.0

255.6 252.0 248.0 247.6 247.6 246.0

1,747.67 1,707.30 1,481.80 1,782.72 1,795.10 1,476.00

885.0 310.6 905.0 304.6 995.0 295.6 945.0 290.6 1,130.0 287.6 1,015.0 286.6

2,748.81 2,756.63 2,941.22 2,746.17 3,249.88 2,908.99

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

CLEARING SALE 'Yancowinna'- Oceanway Pastoral Co 700 Cape Paterson- Inverloch Rd, Cape Paterson Friday November 1 10am start.

James Kyle 0427 826 491 David Piggin 0418 553 016 www.sej.com.au

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 25, 2019 10:30AM ON THE PROPERTY A/C R.W. BLACK 8925 STH GIPPSLAND HWY, KARDELLA SOUTH

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ON THE LAND DAIRY HEIFERS WANTED

DS AG CONTRACTING AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR

Holstein Friesian Heifers – Unjoined 200kg plus, $1550 + GST Jersey Heifers – Unjoined 200kg plus, $1000 + GST All Heifers delivered by Nov 25, 2019 China Protocol Applies Direct Drill - Hay & Silage - Mowing Power Harrowing With Airseeder Tedding - Raking - Round Baling Round Bale Wrapping - Small Square Baling

RESEARCH TRIP: Ross and Sharon Irvin of Mirboo checked out the prices at the VLE Leongatha store sale last week. A store sale report was not able to be supplied to The Star before deadline.

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PAUL WILSON 0407 865 202 ZACK REDPATH 0438 687 450 BEN BOWMAN 0448 991 665

Dave Saario 0487 182 197

SPECIAL ENTRY TO BE OFFERED KOONWARRA STORE SALE 24/10/19 - VLE LEONGATHA

AMAZING HERD DISPERSAL

A/C MARAJON PASTORAL, GLEN FORBES

Monday 28th October at 11 am

150 Simply 150 Magnificent Holsteins

Jimmy Kyle and Owen Kindellan of SEJ auc- Ian and Marilyn Hitchings of Wonthaggi sold Hereford and Angus steers and heifers at the tion pens at the VLE Leongatha store sale.

VLE Leongatha store sale.

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All calved since July and being rejoined 40 years of AI and Herd testing Decades of corrective mating A2 tested All 1st to 3rd lact.

One of the finest herds to go to Auction this year Catalogues available – Please contact DLS Office 03 9338 9259 Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent – Letter of Introductions MUST be provided Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Luke Russell 0408 313 815 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934

LEONGATHA ANDY GRANT 0419 681897

Tom O’Halloran of Alex Scott and Staff talks prices with clients John and Sharon Kelly of Korumburra, who sold 72 weaner steers.

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See David for the full range of extinguishers in all types and sizes PLUS accessories such as mounting brackets and covers.

LEONGATHA 1 McPherson Street - Ph 5662 3100 WARRAGUL 10 Endeavour Street - Ph 5623 4444

LAN2851412

25 Charolais cows, 2-6 yo with charo clvs @ foot 6-7 mths.

25 Santa/Ang X Cows 2-5 yo with Charo X clvs @ foot 6-7 mths Both lots opportunity back to stud charo bulls for march on calving 15 Charolais Cows 3-4 yo with Charo Clvs @ foot 4-8 weeks, not rejoined 12 Angus X Cows 3-7yo with Charo X clvs @ foot 4-8 weeks, not rejoined 8 H’ford/ Fries X Cows, 3-4 yo with Charo & Santa X clvs @ foot 4-8 weeks, not rejoined All calves marked and inoculated.

Cows will present in excellent order and to be drafted into respective age groups.

KOONWARRA, VLE a/c M & A Peters of Ryanston

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Star Careers situations vacant

situations vacant

GIPPSLAND SOUTHERN

Health Service

VACANCIES at GSHS Sonographer – Gr 3 Lvl 4 Competitive Salary & Benefits 0.4 EFT Permanent Part-Time (32 hrs week) (Job # PH1001)

Trainee Sonographer/Radiographer Competitive Salary & Benefits – Full Time (Job # PH1002)

Contact: Greg Butler, Medical Imaging Manager.

Ph: 03 5667 5579 or email greg.butler@gshs.com.au Closing: 10/11/19 Case Mix & Clinical Documentation Specialist 3 days per week; ongoing – Health Information Manager Grade 3 (Job # ND1002)

Contact: Vivienne Low, Director of Nursing.

Ph: 5667 5507 or vivienne.low@gshs.com.au Closing: 27/10/19 Associate Nurse Unit Manager General Ward – Leongatha Campus (Job # ND0903)

Ward Clerk/Clerical Support Permanent Part-Time – 20 hrs per fortnight (Job # ND1004)

Registered Midwives

SEARCH FOR A JOB FIND A CAREER

Craft yourself an income THE artisanal trend harkens back to a simpler time when woodworkers, silversmiths and other artisans made a good living crafting oneof-a-kind items by hand, people shopped locally and food came from the farmer next door or your

situations vacant CHEF, required to lead the kitchen at Moo’s at Meeinyan Restaurant and Cafe. To apply email your resume to marty@ moosatmeeniyan.com. au

own garden.

It was a before time of mass-produced goods and global supply chains.

But today’s artisanal movement is becoming something more than just a charming retro fad.

People are increasingly making a decent living by embracing the ways of old.

If you too have a flair for the creative, why not jump onboard and generate some income?

Making, DIYing, handcrafting - whatever you dub the movement, it has shaped our

situations vacant

(Ongoing)

Contact: Tracey Palmer, Nurse Unit Manager.

Ph: 5667 5614 or tracey.palmer@gshs.com.au Closing: 27/10/19 Full details, including the position descriptions are available on our website. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link in the full advert at www.gshs.com.au/careers.

PRACTICE MANAGER- PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS- CASUAL Interested in being part of a dynamic team, committed to improving the health outcomes of our local Inverloch community?

Inverloch Healthcare is a general practice operated by four local GP's passionate about providing a quality health service to our local community. We are looking to expand our team with people who share our vision and enthusiasm for patient care.

We are looking for an experienced practice manager (part- time) and medical receptionists (casual or part time) who want to join our dynamic team.

Interested? We would love to hear from you.

Applications via email to invyhealth@gmail.com Position description available on request Applications close Tuesday 29th October

Receptionist/Scheduler (Full Time)

We are looking for someone to fill the mentioned job role. The ideal candidate for this position must have strong computer skills. Also required are excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills at all levels.

Our work environment is fast paced therefore a strong candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills in addition to a professional attitude.

Major Duties and Responsiblities: ? Reception ? Daily Scheduling ? Customer Invoicing ? Ability to Multi Task ? Receiving of Purchase Orders ? General office duties - Mailing, Banking, Filing Experience: Minimum one year Administration Email resumes; tammy@tarantoglass.com.au

culture and, increasingly, our economy.

Growing demand for handcrafted or artisanal goods has resulted in many prospering jobs, and the future of this industry looks strong.

Add in to the mix the art culture that thrives in South Gippsland, and it’s the perfect environment to put your artisan skills to the test.

From local markets and craft shows to shops and exhibitions, there is ample opportunity to get your works seen and purchased locally.

But if you are looking to rake in money from further afield, you can do so right

situations vacant

AKD Softwoods has a great opportunity for the right person to join our maintenance team.

We are currently seeking an experienced and trade qualified Maintenance Electrician to join our team to work across our Yarram sawmill site.

If you are looking for a fulltime position in a progressive organisation, please visit akd.com.au for more information or to find out how to apply.

Applications Close: Friday 18th October 2019 Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.

MAKE IT: Earn an income from the comfort of your home with exclusive, handmade goods. from the comfort of your couch with craft selling sites such as Etsy or Amazon’s

Handmade. By doing this, you can sell to national and international audiences. For a

comprehensive list of artisan-goods-loving websites, visit: https:// bit.ly/2EPKYc7

situations vacant

situations vacant

situations vacant

Expressions of Interest – School Cleaning Contract

Expressions of interest are invited from cleaning contractors to clean Foster Primary School Cleaners are required to attend a site inspection to be conducted at 3.30pm on Tuesday October 22, 2019. Contract documents will be available at that time.

Register attendance on 03 568 22370.

All applicants must have Department approved cleaning panel status to clean any Victorian Government School.

Only Short listed applicants will be contacted.

Email: recruitment@akd.com.au

APPRENTICE BOILERMAKER Gippsland Dairy Professionals are a leading dairy building and installation company that have been operating in South Gippsland for 20 years.

We have two offices in Korumburra and Foster; servicing the Gippsland region from Phillip Island to Yarram.

We are looking to expand our team by offering a Certificate 3 Apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication.

The successful applicant will be willing to work in a friendly team environment, be a team player, have a great personality, as well as the ability to think ahead and problem solve.

An understanding of the dairy industry will be an advantage; but not essential.

Applications are to be addressed to the Managing Director and close on Monday 28th of October.

Applications to dale@westfalia.net.au

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

VACANCY BASS COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Bass Coast Community Foundation has an exciting opportunity for a committed, experienced person to take up the position of Executive officer.

Bass Coast Community Foundation is a dynamic Bass Coast focussed philanthropic organisation raising money through donations and grants to build a perpetual fund to support local people and organisations.

This part time position supports a dedicated volunteer Board to achieve our strategic plan and effectively manage the organisation.

If you have a passion for the Bass Coast community, and an understanding of philanthropy and are interested in applying for this position please obtain a position description prior to submitting your application. Email info@bccf.org.au

All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

Further information can be found on our website or contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close 4pm, Friday 8th November 2019

ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, WONTHAGGI Vacancies Classroom Teachers

(Full-Time, Fixed-Term and Ongoing)

Teacher - Performing Arts (Music, Dance and Drama) (0.4 FTE Part-Time, Ongoing)

Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above positions commencing 28 January 2020. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018, and salary level is subject to a salary assessment.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and well being of children.

The successful applicant will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team based approach to teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities, and be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.

GIPPSFRESH

Seeking farm labourers for seasonal harvest work on a casual basis.

Requirements of this position are; ? available to work weekends ? hold a current drivers licence ? own means of transport to various farm locations ? ability to operate an ipad Replies to rob@gippsfresh.com.au

Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Piano and Drum Teacher - individual and group lessons

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

The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

Graduate teachers are welcome to apply.

A detailed position description, application instructions including selection criteria are available by accessing the CECV website at http://www.cecv.catholic.edu.au/Positions-Vacant.

Applications Close: 4pm, 21 October 2019.

This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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ClassiďŹ eds public notice SLASHING, Tractor Get your grass under control befor the Fire Season begins. Call Geoff 0417648925 PORT ALBERT WATER TOWER PROJECT invite the community of Port Albert to come and view the designs for the water tower.

The artists will be in attendance, come and cast your vote!

10am – 4pm October 26, 2019 at the Coast Guard building, Bay St, Port Albert

LEONGATHA

& DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION is now taking names for

MARCH 2020 Debutante Balls To register please email Renee at ldnadebballs@gmail.com Cut off date for registration is Friday 8/11/2019 Registration will be on a ďŹ rst in basis

YARRAM HOSPITAL AUXILLARY

public notice ROBERT JOHN HAW Late of 105 MirbooYarragon Road, Allambee South, Victoria, 3871, Tanker Driver, deceased.

CREDITORS, next of kin, and others having claims in respect of the will/estate of the above named deceased, who died on 27 August 2019 are required by the executor for Grant of Probate, PETER JOHN WILKINSON, c/- 50 Bair Street, Leongatha, Victoria, 3953, to send particulars of their claims to him by the 18th December, 2019 after which date the executor may convey or distribute the assets [and distribute the estate], having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice.

BRB LAW 50 Bair Street Private Bag 16 Leongatha VIC 3953 Ph: (03) 5662 2275

anniversaries NEVILLE & JANICE PITCHER, (NEE SAGE)

60th Wedding Anniversary 17/10/1959 Congratulations on your 60th wedding anniversary love from your family

message of hope Cent Afternoon So they worshiped Saturday Oct 19 at St Andrews Church Hall Ticket sales begin 12.30pm Draw will start at 1.30pm - Prize drawn on the day $1 tickets Free: Door Prize & Afternoon Tea Please come along and support the Auxiliary all proceeds go to the Yarram Hospital

public notice

Him (Jesus) and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy. And they spent time in the temple praising God Luke 24.52.53

marriage celebrant

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

johanne4@bigpond.com

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

public notice

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT REGULATIONS 2015 S.R. NO. 33/2015 SCHEDULE I-FORMS

Form A NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

The land affected by the application is located at: 92 Norsemens Road, Coronet Bay VIC 3984 The application is for a permit to: Use and development of land for Residential Hotel; Liquor Licence; Buildings and Works in the ESO I ; and Native vegetation removal The applicant for the permit is: Ausco Investment Group Pty Ltd C/- Urbis Pty Ltd The application reference number is: 170123 You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the offices of the responsible authority, Bass Coast Shire Council, at Wonthaggi, Cowes, lnverloch and Grantville.

This can be done during office hours free of charge.

Plans will also be available by visiting Council's website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/planningads Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority.

Council collects and holds this Personal Information to comply with the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to Bass Coast Shire Council, P.O. Box 118, Wonthaggi Vic 3995. Include the reasons for the objection, and state how the objector would be affected.

The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before 6 November 2019 If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.

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Form B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is located at: 5 Geale Street, Meeniyan, VIC 3956. Being L3 LP149573 Parish of Nerrena The application is for a permit to: Use and development of the land for a residential building, construction of a front fence greater than 1.5m in height and display of a business identifcation signage - amend endorsed plans and what the permit allows (car parking waiver).

The applicant for the permit is: DB Designs The Application Reference Number is: 2018/313/A You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Applications are also available to be viewed on Councils Website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Office Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday Telephone: 5662 9200 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: s BE SENT TO THE 2ESPONSIBLE !UTHORITY IN WRITING

s INCLUDE THE REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION AND s STATE HOW THE OBJECTOR WOULD BE AFFECTED If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you of its decision.

Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made 14 days after the date of this Notice Date: 15/10/19

meetings

meetings

Woorayl Lodge Inc

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of contributors to Woorayl Lodge inc will be held at Woorayl Lodge 71-73 McCartin Street Leongatha 7pm on Tuesday Oct 29, 2019 Business 1. To confirm Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting 2. To receive the President’s Report and reports under Section 34 of the Retirement Village Act and Section 96 of the Aged Care Act 3. To elect five members to the Board. Persons nominated must be Contributors. Mr Leo Argento and Mr Robert Bruce will retire in accordance with the Rules and are eligible for re election for a three year period. Mr Graeme Evans and Mr Chris George will retire without seeking re election and one postion is available to fill the remaining two year term following the resignation of Mr Geoff Robb.

4. To appoint an Auditor 5. To transact business of which at least fourteen days notice in writing has been given.

Nominations on the approved form for positions on the Board and that of Auditor must be lodged with ‘The Chair’ at Woorayl lodge, no later than noon on Tuesday October 21, 2019

tenders

tenders

tenders

tenders

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-035

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-026

Port of Sale Skatepark Lighting Works

Bridge and Culvert Safety Barrier Installation

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the design and installation of LED lighting at the skatepark facility in Cullinan Park, Sale.

Works include investigation, design, installation of LED floodlights, LED footpath lights, lighting controls and associated infrastructure.

Wellington Shire Council invites civil construction contractors to tender for the installation / renewal of bridge and safety barrier works at various locations within the Shire.

Practical completion date: 28 February 2020.

Practical completion date: 3 April 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: lukasz.grzmil@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Lukasz Grzmil on (03) 5142 3279

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: harold.johnston@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Harold Johnston on (03) 5142 3096

Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November 2019.

Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November 2019.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-037

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-028

Stratford Mechanics Hall Foundation Underpinning

C-Bus System Upgrade Works

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for underpinning of the foundation at the Stratford Mechanics Hall.

Works include creating a full base support, correction of strip footings (approx. 34m) and raft slab (approx.

62m2).

Practical completion date: 20 March 2020.

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors with C-Bus experience to tender for the upgrading the current C-Bus system installed at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale.

Works include installation of remote access, programming and additional hardware to improve functionality.

Practical completion date: 20 March 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email:

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email:

Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: brian.gibson@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Brian Gibson on (03) 5142 3074

Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: brian.gibson@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Brian Gibson on (03) 5142 3074

Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November 2019.

Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November 2019.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

professional

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-025

Major Culvert Repair Works Wellington Shire Council invites civil construction contractors to tender for the repair of two 3.0 - 3.6 metre diameter culverts at Binginwarri.

Practical completion date: 28 February 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: harold.johnston@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Harold Johnston on (03) 5142 3096 Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November 2019.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

Harris, Blake and Parsons, Optometrists Pty Ltd consulting at Yarram Medical Centre on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21.

For appointments with Amy Phone 9723 3218 Now at 121 Commercial Road, Yarram

OPTOMETRIST B. PETTITT will be consulting at

253 Commercial Road

THURSDAY OCT 24 9.30am - 4.30pm For appointment phone 5144 5330 Only on day of visit phone 5182 6186

meetings

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LEONGATHA DISTRICT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LTD

OCT 22 AT 7.30PM ‘Boardrooms’ Rear of RSL Hub 2 Bellingham St Leongatha

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 BED FRAME. Slatted. Queen size. Pine. Good condition. In box. $1. Pick up Foster North area. ph.

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PENDANT CEILING LIGHTS. x2. Frosted. White glass shades. Gold stem and chain. $50.

Ph. 0419 383 215.

CRICKET HELMET. Albion. Red. With face guard.

Adjustable 54-59cm. Club Mk2. Good clean condition. $25. Ph. 0466 802 200.

BAR FRIDGE. Good working order.

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FILING CABINET. 4 draw. Like new. $50.

Ph. 0408 318 390.

UNIVERSAL JOINTS. x6. For use on a truck. $50.

Ph. 568 1416 phone evenings only.

ROCKING CHAIR. Ladies. Wing backed. Small.

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Ph. 0439 578 184.

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OVERMANTLE. Blackwood Edwardian. Restored.

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CARSEAT. Convertible for child 6 months to 8 years. Infa-secure brand. Excellent condition. $50. ph. 0488 999 005.

BAR STOOLS. x2. Retro bamboo and cane with backs. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5619 2017.

COFFEE TABLE. Wooden. 72cmx120cm. $25. Ph. 0488 105 451.

COT. White steel. Excellent condition, included mattress. Pillows & linen. $50. Ph. 0403 091 052.

WASHING MACHINE. Top loading. 6.5kg. LG. model WF-T655A. Excellent condition.Approx 6 years old. Low usage in holiday house. $50.

Ph. 0437 571 339.

HAIRDRESSING EQUIPMENT. Lightweight black portable basin on adjustable metal stand. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0418 591 195.

TAP SHOES. Energetiks. Girls size 7.

Almost brand new. $20. Ph. 0407 528 192.

LEONGATHA CYCLING CLUB SHORTS. monogrammed padded cycling shorts. Never worn.

Size small. $45. Ph. 5674 3535.

LEONGATHA CYCLING CLUB JERSEY. Monogrammed short sleeve. Never worn.

Size small. $45. Ph. 5674 3535.

MECHANICS TOOLBOX. Red metal. 48cmx23cmx 37cm. 5 Drawers. Includes miscellaneous screws & bolts. $50 ONO. Ph. 5662 2570 TOILET PAN & SEAT. Brand new, never used. $40.

Ph. 5664 0037.

BLUERAY DVD PLAYER. TLC Brand. THBD 3012.

With book, remote and cables. $20. Ph. 5662 4866.

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ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. Capino brand.

Takes Capsules. $25. Ph. 5664 0120.

RADIO/CD PLAYER. Panasonic. H230mm x W165mm. 2x speakers. H230mmx140mm. With Remote. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5658 1050.

FRIDGE. Working condition. Suit garage or beer fridge. $40 ono. Ph. 5662 3170.

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garage sales GARAGE SALE 19th October at 8am 3 families - 28 Ogilvy Street and 31 Hassett Street, Leongatha.

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49 PEART ST LEONGATHA 65 Ltr Waco Fridge Freezer Surf Ski Chest Freezer Small Wood Lathe Column Oil Heater Camping Gear Steel Cabinet Timber Book Shelves Household Bits & Pieces

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deaths

Milpara Community House news

KIRWAN (BEER) Our darling Lisa who left us a year ago 17/10/2018. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure, So sadly missed by your loving family

RAUCCI - Pasquale (Pat) 6/4/1942 - 11/10/2019 Cherished father of, Mary, Joe, Leon, Donna, and their families.

Adored Nonno of 10, Great nonno of 2.

THE first FixIt Korumburra was held on October 12 and was a lot of fun.

bereavement thanks

SMALLMAN - John

COOKSON - Bob Sincere thanks to everyone for your support and strength through Bob’s long struggle with health.

Remember Bob fondly Now at peace

Valued member with 67 years of service to the community with the Mardan Dumbalk Fire Brigade. Sympathy to Faye and family. From the members of the Mardan Dumbalk Fire Brigade.

Sue and family

SMALLMAN - John.

Members past and present of our Mossvale Park Advisory Committee are saddened at the passing of colleague John Smallman. John has had a long interest in our district history and significant trees, his service to our committee is much appreciated, for around 20 years.

John served our Community well and was always a great source of district historical information.

Your company will be missed at Mossvale Park, sharing a chat around your camp fire stove cuppa, with a biscuit.

deaths CONFOY - Margaret Ellen (nee Bourne) 02/07/1935 09/10/2019 Loved daughter of Mavis & Charlie (both dec.) and sister of Kevin (dec.), Carmel, Brian (dec.), Colleen & Tricia.

Mother of Virginia, Joanne & Christine.

Passed away peacefully at Korumburra Hospital after a long illness.

Dearly loved and loving mother to Chris, mother in law to Brian, Grandmother to Shane, Jenna, Chris and Brett. Doting great grandmother to Riley & Spencer. Special friend to Ghill, Nellie, Tony, Maurie, Karen, Dave, Steve, Matt & Tim and their families. A strong, brave, inspirational woman who will be sadly missed.

LEDGERD - Mavis 28/06/28 - Passed away 8 pm on 9/10/2019 peacefully after a short illness.

Surrounded by her family. What an amazing, inspirational, one of a kind lady. Her memories and many life stories will be treasured by all who loved her, especially her children: Linda, Sharon, Pam, Graham & Colin, and all her cherished grandchildren.

As per her wishes NO funeral will be held (Private) Ledgerd - Mavis 28/06/28 - 09/10/2019 Mavis was a fun loving, cheerful, lovable lady who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Hope that happy memories carry your family through this sad time.

We are sorry for your loss.

Deepest Sympathy Kerryn, Peter and family MACDONALD Beverley May (nee Symons) aged 91.

Passed away peacefully on 10.10.2019 and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Keith, nephew Gary, step children Pauline, Michael, Ashley and families.

A graveside service at Inverloch cemetery will be held at 11.00 on 22.10.2019.

From the light of the sun, He leaves this old world behind

Thank you John, Mossvale Park is our shared legacy.

Condolences to your family.

Regards, MVPAC STACKHOUSE - Alfred Claydon 18/9/1925 - 26/9/2019 Good friend of Miriam & family for many years

We were excited to have a variety of people offer their services as volunteer fixers, including Karen and Danny from Mend It Australia. The next FixIt Korumburra event will be December 14.

The Trinity Kids programs start this week. It is great to be offering kids’ wellbeing programs for children aged from four years all the way to Year 12. If you have not already booked, jump online and book at www.trinitykid.com If you are interested in attending our Introduction to Computers Course commencing Tuesday, October 22, enrol as soon as possible. This term classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and finish on November 19.

Other courses starting soon are Tarot Card for Beginners Monday, October 21 and Learn French Friday, October 25. Consumer Affairs are running an information session on Product Safety on Tuesday, October 22 at 10am.

Victorian First Aid will be running CPR, Provide First Aid Level 2 and Education and Care First Aid on Friday, October 18 at Milpara. Enrol via: victorianfirstaid.com.au/Korumburra

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funerals CONFOY A Funeral Service (Prayers) to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Margaret Ellen Confoy will be offered at St. Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street Leongatha on FRIDAY October 18, 2019 commencing at 1.30pm.

At the conclusion of Prayers the Funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery.

RAUCCI. The funeral of Mr Pasquale Raucci will leave St Joseph’s Catholic Church, O’Connell Road Foster following prayers commencing at 11:00 AM on WEDNESDAY (Oct. 16, 2019) for the Foster Lawn Cemetery.

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Koonwarra Parkrun sees 92 participants IN the first parkrun since daylight savings started, a total of 92 people took to the beautiful rail trail, including two firsttimers together with another 10 parkrunners completing the Koonwarra trail for the first time.

There were many happy faces of seniors, children and toddlers all enjoying themselves out in the fresh air on Saturday morning.

The conditions yielded 13 new PB’s – well done to Todd, Nigel, Glenn, Narelle, Lesley, Paul, Chris, Teresa, Carla, Christine, Tarnya, Susan and Kelly.

It was Joel Langstaff’s official debut day as a Run Director.

The last time he was meant to be a Run Director, the tunnel was flooded.

With Joel directing, everything ran without a hitch.

Many thanks to our volunteers this week – Joel, Neil and Judy Langstaff, Lisa Riley, Casandra Barker, Helen Lughetto and Etsuko Yasunaga.

We simply can’t run parkrun without our

volunteers.

If you haven’t volunteered for a while, please check out the roster and pop your name down.

A reminder that next Saturday, October 19 is ‘juniors take over parkrun’, so bring the kids.

Koonwarra parkrun is also taking part in ‘Restart a Heart Day 2019’ on the same day.

Come along to parkrun next Saturday and learn CPR and practice using an AED to help save a life.

On November 2 we will celebrate our second birthday at Koonwarra.

It’s a ‘fluro’ theme, so get your bright outfits organised and come and join in the birthday celebrations.

Bring family members or friends who are new to parkrun.

Koonwarra parkrun started on November 4, 2017.

Since then 1,550 participants have completed 9,746 parkruns covering a total distance of 48,730 km, including 1,701 new personal bests.

A total of 193 individuals have volunteered ALL SMILES: The volunteers for Saturday’s Koonwarra Parkrun enjoyed their time in 870 times. perfect weather with the 92 participants.

Let’s keep the records going next week.

Invy Tennis Club championships Families fill Grand Ridge INVERLOCH Tennis Club recently held Rail Trail parkrun its open and junior club championships.

It was fantastic to see our leadership participants organise prizes, draws, catering, cooking Our three junior Tennis Vic Leadership partici- and also cleaning up clubrooms.

Thanks to Inverloch’s Serious Surf for contribpants - Caleb, Tristan and Travis did an amazing uting towards prizes. job running both the open and junior events.

Results were: Open men’s winner: James Mercer, runner-up Tristan Thomas.

Open women’s winner: Allana Mueller.

Junior results: 13s singles winner - Jake Henwood, runner-up Ben Martin.

15s singles winner – Jamieson Schmidt, runner-up Sam Leifting.

18s singles winner - Tristan Thomas, runnerup Ben Clements.

13s doubles winners - Ben Martin and James Harman, runners-up Jake Henwood and Tafara.

15s doubles winners - Jamison Schmidt and Ben Comerford, runners-up Sal Leifting and Wes Morgan.

18s doubles winners - Caleb Cummins and Nick Rigby, runners-up Tristan Thomas and Travis Christall.

ON Saturday morning, St Mary’s Anglican Church members, with some help from their friends, took over the weekly parkrun.

Pam Pincini did a great job of running the show, reminding participants of the guidelines and encouraging everyone.

If there was one word to sum up the run on the weekend, it would be family.

Several families joined in, including toddlers in pushers and a certain four-year-old who did the whole walk with her mum and sisters.

In fact, there was a huge range of ages from a baby in a pusher to a well-known mature gent who gave it a good shot.

Some kids rode their bikes, which just goes to show any family can join in.

There were several of the usual runners/walk- Jessie Holland was among the strong perers, plus a few first-timers and people from New- formers in the GRRT parkrun. borough and Koonwarra.

There was also another couple who were distinctly feeling the cold.

This couple was from the land of warm weather, a place called Shepparton.

All in all, there were nearly 40 attendees.

Here is an easy guide to Just as the horn failed and Pam yelled ‘go’, I At Point Lonsdale tides in your area. noticed gentlemen in white flash past.

OCTOBER To determine tides for a particWhen the first runners returned, it was this ular area, add or subtract periTime height ods of times as shown below. same white flash who came before anyone else (metres) Earlier Minutes with a very impressive time of 20.19.

Apollo Bay ...........................25 Who was this streak of white you might ask?

King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 1.52 The information he gave the officials says he was 16 0234 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 0824 0.56 from Bushy Park, England, and it was his first run Lakes Entrance .................... 170 WED 1433 1.44 with us.

Lorne ...................................... 20 2032 0.36 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 However it was his 227th run in a parkrun.

Rip Bank ................................ 15 Bushy Park held the first ever parkrun in Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 1.60 _______________________ 2004.

17 0311 0859 0.55 Cape Schanck, Flinders, Morn15 years later, more than four million differTHUR 1508 ington Ocean Beaches, Seal 1.47 ent people around the world have completed a Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, 2105 0.31 Woolamai ....... nil parkrun across 21 different countries. _________________________ Add that up and you get a staggering 53.8 milLater Minutes 1.64 Altona ................................... 195 18 0346 lion parkruns so far.

0932 0.55 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 FRI Each week, up to 10 brand new parkruns start 1543 1.48 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 2138 0.28 JUNIOR ACE: Jake Henwood was the win- in communities around the world.

Cowes Pier............................. 50 Well done everyone for getting up early when ner of the 13s singles at the Inverloch Tennis Dromana .............................. 195 1.66 we are not quite used to daylight savings.

Frankston ............................. 195 Club’s open and junior championships.

19 0422 Geelong ............................... 210 1008 0.56 It was a cold start but those passing by in the SAT Hastings ................................. 66 1617 1.47 end all looked appropriately hot and bothered, Hovell Pile ............................ 195 2211 0.27 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 many shedding their jackets along the way.

TIDES

James Mercer won the Inverloch Tennis Club open men’s championship, while Allana Mueller was the open women’s winner. Both played entertaining tennis during the event.

Bridge results Friday, October 11 at Inverloch – pairs North/South First, with another outstanding performance, were Dina Drury and Jack Kuiper with a super 64.88.

Second and breathing down the necks of the winners, were Clive Hope and Alan Johnston with a stellar 63.10.

Third, with a solid 56.55 were Philip and Neville Chapman.

East/West First, with the outstanding score of 69.94 were star achievers Deb Anglim and Richard Moss.

Second, with an excellent 59.23, were the improving pair of Mary Brewis and Carol Sowden and third, with 54.76, were the highly-consistent pair of Faye Rowlands and Pat West.

Tuesday, October 8 at Tarwin Lower – pairs First, with a brilliant score of 72.40, were Jack Kuiper and Richard Moss.

Second, with 57.81, were the evergreen, starring pair of Faye Rowlands and Pat West, for the second time this week.

Third, with a very fine 55.21, were Philip Chapman and Dirk Jacobs.

Monday, October 7 at Meeniyan – pairs First, with the score of the week and a stunning performance, were Dina Drury and Richard Moss with 73.81.

Second, with a solid 54.17 were Margaret Munro and Pat West, Pat gaining yet another place in the top three this week.

Third, with a very sound 50, were Kathleen Dowd and Elly McIntyre.

Please check the club website for coming events.

Jamieson Schmidt (left) produced some impressive tennis to take out the 15s singles championship, while Sam Leifting put up a fight and finished runner-up.

RUN OF FUN: Julie and Neil Trease were beaming during Saturday’s Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun, which saw many families take part and enjoy the morning.

Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

20 SUN

21 MON

22 TUE

0500 1043 1653 2245

1.65 0.58 1.44 0.27

0539 1119 1729 2320

1.61 0.61 1.40 0.29

0621 1157 1809

1.55 0.64 1.36

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..........AM 1201 - 2400..........PM

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LEONGATHA LADIES: Marea Maher (G Grade winner), Wonthaggi ladies winners, from left, Patsy Britt (C Grade), Pat Pease (B Grade Scratch winner), Joc Howson (A Grade Jan Beaumont (A Grade and medal winner), Robyn Wilkinand Monthly Medal winner) and Bronwyn Debenham (C son (B Grade).

Grade winner).

Foster IT’S that time of year where the course dries out for a while and then more rain arrives to slow it up again – we do love South Gippsland.

Thursday, October 10.

Derick Summers (12) was on fire and won with the hot score of 42 pts – 78 off the stick. DTL were John Stone (22) and Norm Cooper (12) both with 38 pts. NTP was Norm Cooper.

Saturday, October 12 – Stableford – Trent Price Trophies.

Graeme Watkins (14) continued his recent good form to win A Grade with 39 pts, and 38 off the stick the second nine. B Grade went to Colin Pulham (19) also with 39 pts. DTL were Levi Cocksedge (23) 37 pts, and Scott Rathjen (10) and Trent Price (15) both on 34 pts.

NTPs were 4th and 13th Lloyd McKenzie, 15th Tony Vanin, 17th Jack Appel.

The Encouragement Award went to Trevor Jones (26) with 24 pts.

Friday Night Cash Draw.

Robert Catanach was drawn out for the $400 cash, but was not present. Thus the cash prize increases to $450 this week.

The club has introduced a range of heavily reduced subscriptions for new members, and especially for those just starting out in golf. These include: First Year Sub for Beginner Golfers - $100.

First Year Sub for Golfers first joining our club - $350.

Pro Visit Sunday, October 27- you can book 30 minute lessons for $50.

Partner events coming up – you need to get your partners organised for the mixed 4BBB event this Sunday and the club 4BBB championship on Saturday, October 26.

Korumburra

Jocelyn Howson taking the honours for the second consecutive week, 98 (24) 74 net c/b.

B Grade winner Marea Maher l06 (28) 78 c/b, C Grade winner Bronwyn Debenham 119 (38) 81 net. Best B Grade scratch score was won by Pat Pease with 104 off the stick and 28 putts won the putting competition for Ashleigh Hutton.

DTL Balls went to Wendy Parker, Ashleigh Hutton and Nancy Sperling 78 net, Trish Owen and Dot Stubbs 79 net, Melina Willder 82 net and Rebecca Thomas 83 net c/b.

NTPs, 14th Ashleigh Hutton, 16th Liz Hodge.

NTPs 2nd Shot, 14th Cheryl Borg, l6th Trish Miller.

Eight players contested the 9 hole stableford event with Jennifer Fraser (41) 19 pts enjoying top position over Chris Lay also on 19pts.

Saturday’s stableford event had nine competitors, Coral Gray (31) 35pts leading the way from Alison Strong (31) 33pts and Dot Stubbs (18) 31pts.

Club Championship first round leaders are A Grade Liz Hodge 87, B Grade Joc Howson 98, C Grade Coral Gray 118.

Leongatha Mixed THE 37th G. and P. West Mixed Canadian Foursomes was held yesterday at Leongatha in absolutely perfect weather conditions. Thirty pairs competed in this very popular competition sponsored each year by life member Pat West.

The winners were Ross and Glenyce McRobert with a nett 72. Runners-up, half a point behind were Marg Griffiths and Doug Clemann. Down the line balls were awarded to the following combinations: Tony and Else Gedye, Rebecca Wilson and Glen Marsham, Ryan Thomas and Linda Shannon, Rod Mackenzie and Maryann Gartner, Rod and Neryl Hopcraft, Trevor and Jill Steer, Allan and Louise Schache and Andy and Lynda Bassett.

Sue Bowler won the nearest the pin on the 14th and ever accurate Chris Leaver on the 16th.

Captain Colin Bear acknowledged Pat West’s very generous continued support for this prestigious board event.

THIRTY-SIX players entered the Foursomes Championships on Saturday, in cold easterly conditions.

As the day unfolded conditions improved as the wind started to dry out the course. The greens were fast, with a couple of tough pin placements.

Winners: A Grade: 4BBB Mat Wrigley and Wednesday results.

Jake Wrigley (7) 76 Nett 69 c/b; B Grade: Shayne Competition: 1st Round 4BBB (Stableford).

Harland and Barry Kerr (16) 85 Nett 69; Scratch: Winning team (Rd1): Wendy Gervasi and Nicole Mat Wrigley and Jake Wrigley (7) 76.

NTP: 1st Chris Clements and 13th Donald Van Allen 42pts. NTP 16th: Lia Brent.

Thursday results.

Rooye.

Competition: Stableford. Day winner: Doug Taylor (22) 39. NTP 16th: Doug Taylor. DTLs: ANOTHER lovely spring day, and another great Neil Rutledge (18) 39, Joe Smeriglio (18) 37.

Saturday results. day for our Monthly Medal and A Grade winner Competition: Stableford. Day Winner: Nicholas Whichello (23) 40. Winner A Grade: Ray Matthews (12) 39. DTLs: Doug Taylor (22) 38, Stan Evison (21) 37, Charlie Le Page (29) 37, Joe Smeriglio (18) 35. 2nd shot NTP 1st hole: Nicholas Whichello FREE beginners clinic NTP: 4th: Doug Taylor. 6th: Richie Taylor.

13th: Nobody. 16th: Richie Robbins at Foster Golf Club

Mirboo North

Leongatha Ladies

Why not try golf?

Every Tuesday, 10am-11am

Come along and have a go All clubs, balls etc are provided

Any enquiries call Caleb Barlow 5682 2272 or Alayne McKenzie on 0439 860 966

Welshpool golf club annual tournament winners in the medley Ambrose event were Geoff and Lyn Forrester (Woorayl), B Grade winners Cameron McCaughan and Nathan Lucas (Foster), Scratch winners and A Grade winners Norm Cooper and John Stone (Foster).

11 handicap.

The A Grade handicap winner went to Graeme Brennan with net 70 off 21 and the B Grade winner was Harry Barlow with 38 points (35).

Nearest the pins were awarded Neville Thompson 15 and Graeme Brennan 17.

Balls down the line to Gary Brown 36 (30), Brian MacPherson 34 (17) and Graeme Brennan 34 (21).

Sunday saw the sun come out to create ideal playing conditions in which to play the two person medley ambrose event.

The course was presented in great condition for the weekends play and good golf was to be expected.

The clear winners were the pairing of Nathan Lucas and Cameron McCaughan with a great score of 70 off the stick to win the scratch event.

The A Grade handicap winners were Norm Cooper and John Stone with a net 69 ½ ( 7 ¾).

B Grade handicap winners were Geoff and Linda Forrester from Woorayl with net 68 ¾). NTP’s were awarded to Alan Hayes on six, Geoff Forrester 8, John Stone 15 and the ladies went to Peta Barlow on eight.

Ball down the line were awarded to- N. Cooper/ J. Stone (69 ½), D. Conley/ G. Brennan 70 ¾, G. and S. Brown 70 ¾, D. Bligh/R. Brown 71 and L.Pope/G. Wilkinson 71 ¼.

Many thanks to the sponsors for the three day events. Richmond and Barlow, Valley Septics and Peter Stoitse Transport

Wonthaggi Ladies ON Sunday a small but happy field of golfers contested the Mixed Championships at Wonthaggi with the boys hitting the odd tees and the girls the evens.

The day was played in great spirits and much laughter and friendship.

The day was generously sponsored by The Wonthaggi Club which was gratefully acknowledged at presentations.

Scratch winners was the pair of Mat Johnson (0) and his mum Marg Johnson (13) who had a few ups and downs in their round but their score of 81 was good enough at the end to be announced the champions. The runners-up were another great pairing of Ian Baker (1) and Anne Walker (12) with a score of 86.

The handicap winners was a great card by Steven Kane (13) and Kaylene Hodgetts (26) with a runaway winning score of 87 (19.5) 67.5. Kaylene was wearing her new lucky tartan pants a present from Scotland! They worked.

The runners-up handicap were Rod Walker (17) and Maree Anderson (30) with a score of 98 (23.5) 74.5 NTP 2nd Marg Johnson, Pro Pin 8th Jan Beau-

mont, NTP 13th not claimed, Pro Pin 17th Mat Johnson BDL W Fennell and J Beaumont 76, P Davidson and G Prentice 77, G Linguey and D Van Veenendaal 81.5.

Woorayl Men A GOOD field of 36 players took to the course on Saturday in fine and sunny conditions to try their hand at the challenging event format of Par. A couple of players found it easy, while most found it to be pretty tough going. Only two players played better than their handicaps.

Trophies for the event were generously provided by Gendore who were represented in the field

by Col Graeme. Please pass on our appreciation to Gendore Col for their support of our club and we hope you enjoyed the course and our hospitality.

The A Grade was Warren Turner who plotted his way around the course to card a score of 1 down, winning on a count back from Michael Grist, Col Graeme, Ash Peters and Rob Gourlay.

Geoffrey Forrester cemented his position as favorite to take out next Sunday’s Woorayl Shoot Out championship, winning B Grade with the equal best score of the day of 1 up, defeating the unlucky Jason Redmond on a count back.

Taking out C grade this week was the very experienced John Hassett with a score of two down, also winning his trophy on a countback, this time from John Hickey.

Balls down the line went to Jason Redmond with one up, Geoff Mckinnon with square, Michael Grist, Col Graeme, Ash Peters, Rob Gourlay with one down and John Hickey with two down, on a countback from Brendan Robjant, Brian Hogan, Ross Winkler and Jack Howard.

Nearest the pin on the 8th was Geoffrey Forrester and on the 17th Brendan Robjant.

The encouragement award this week was presented to Kev Riseley who had a very difficult day on the course, battling injury and fatigue to record a score of 10 down.

The Triple J syndicatefs won the ball raffle.

Next week the event is single stableford sponsored by McCartin’s Hotel.

A reminder for members that the club championships are only four weeks away, so now is the time to ramp up your practice routines as you build towards having a shot at the title.

Also, next Sunday, commencing at 10am is the final of the Woorayl Shoot Out. If you have not qualified in the top 19, come down to the club anyway, to watch this exciting event unfold, building to a crescendo of pressure and tension by the final hole. Can Fozzy make the most of his advantage as top seed, or as many predict, will he falter early?

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Welshpool

WELSHPOOL Golf Club’s annual tournament was a great success.

Friday was the ladies 4BBB, where 36 ladies vied for the winning honour in wet and windy conditions.

The golf reflected the conditions somewhat but that did not stop Di Walker and Trudi Prue coming out on top with a score of 33 points to win A Grade. B Grade winners were Trish Latch and Dot Stait with 29 points.

There were no nearest the pins achieved and no one achieved the $300 hole in one.

The best nine holes went to Rachael Brown and Deb Williams with 19 points.

The men’s event on Saturday saw much better conditions to play golf in as Paul Delaney (L-R) Mixed Champions Scratch Mat Johnson and Marg Johnson, Handicap Kaylene came in to secure the scratch award with 79 off Hodgetts and Steven Kane.

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Woorayl Mixed

Yarram Ladies

BEAUTIFUL day for golf on Wednesday for our guys and dolls day.

We had 31 people tee off, with 18 ladies and 13 men, including two guys from our fantastic sponsors Evans Petroleum, who came along for a game.

The ladies supplied an amazing array of food for us all to enjoy after the game.

Our four person Ambrose team of Kevin and Jenny Riseley along with Linda Forrester and Ross Winkler were the winners with a 54.25 net.

BDL with 57.5 net were Dianne O’Connor and Graeme Calder and Joan Smith with Mick Herrald.

Next with 61.5 next were Ed and Ann Poole with Brian Collier and Janet Thompson.

Ladies NTP: 8th Anne Grist. 17th Di O’Connor.

Men’s NTP: 8th Greg Fennell. 17th Warren Evans.

Lovely day and great camaraderie in our clubhouse.

TUESDAY, October 8 and with the prospect of threatening weather only four players contested an 18 hole rolling stableford event.

The weather brightened up with players enjoying their game.

Linda Rippon played very well with the excellent result of 38 Stableford points.

Next Ladies day competition is Tuesday, October 15.

Yarram TIM Tulloch, Shaun, Josh and Zac Guttridge were in terrific form in Sunday’s Rotary four person Ambrose to return an impressive net 53⅛ to be the clear winners of the annual fundraiser for Centenary House.

With the superb spring sunshine and the local Rotary Club members working tirelessly to provide a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful food, the 72 competitors thoroughly enjoyed the competition before adjourning to the club house where Graeme Davis conducted an auction of generously

Leongatha mixed winners (L-R) runners-up Doug Clemann and Marg Griffiths, Pat West (life member and sponsor), and Glenyce and Ross McRobert.

donated goods from local business houses to swell the funds raised to support the Gippsland Cancer Centre in Traralgon.

Kyle McLaughlin, Glen McQuillan, Andrew Tyson and Cody Kennedy down for Sale with net 55½ came in second place.

Denise Parker, Jan Bachelor, Olga Kennedy and Maria Brand won the Ladies section with net 65⅝.

The Ladies longest drive went to Jan Batchelor, the Ladies straightest to Sandra Denovan.

The Men’s Longest to Mick Peel and Rotary stalwart Eric Greenaway the men’s straightest drive.

Several NTPs and DTL awards were presented to wrap up a highly successful day.

Damian Quigley (8) with 37 points won A grade in Saturday’s stableford on C/B. John Scharp (22) with 37 points won B grade also on C /B. Dave Lothian (29) was another player to finYarram Rotary Club held its annual Centenary House fundraiser at the Yarram Golf Club on ish on 37 points to be declared the winner in C Sunday with golfers taking part in the Ambrose competition. Tim Tulloch, Shaun, Josh and grade.

Zac Guttridge (L-R) were the victors.

Brock Dyke and Clive Coulthard were the un-

lucky players also finishing with 37 points each and winning DTL awards.

John Scharp won the vets award with DTL balls going to Bill Reid, Dave Lothian and Clive Coulthard.

John Papworth won the NTP on the 7th, Dean Summerfield with a brilliant shot almost aced the 15th and Craig Hios got closest on the 18th.

Greg Sanders (18) with 40 points edged Ian Phillips on C/B in Tuesday’s Stableford with further DTL awards going to Paul McAninly 39, Chris Moody 36, Tony Johnson 35 and Jeff Mumford 34 points.

Eric Greenaway, Brian Busk, Alan Ross and Stretch Harty all with 18 points led the scoring in Thursday’s nine hole chicken run. Bud Gronow 17 points on C/B also had a collect.

This Saturday ten Yarram players are heading to Traralgon with the first round of the Carrajung Cup scheduled, with Traralgon returning the following week to complete the annual fixture between the neighbouring clubs.

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BOWLS | SPORT

Port Welshpool Port Welshpool has started is Saturday Pennant season with a loss away at Wonthaggi.

Overall score was a 29 shot loss with John Robert’s team winning their rink.

We have a new pennant bowler in Stephen Young, who was thrown in the deep end after only a few practices at the club. His skip Trevor Vening said he played well for his first game.

Midweek Pennant started this week playing away at Fish Creek in division three.

Our first three-bowl monthly triples for the season next Wednesday, October 16 starting at 10am.

To submit a team call the tournament manager, Margaret 5185 1226 or Trevor 0427 842 240.

Weekly training and visitors barefoot bowls is Fridays from 4.30pm followed by a barbecue and salad dinner.

Visitors $5. Drinks at bar prices. Contact Errol 0417 133 271 for more information.

South West Gippsland Midweek Winners were Peter McWilliams (s), Peter Gratton, Wilma Coleman and Delia Cave.

Runners-up were Bob Glogoski (s), Bev Elliott, Cliff Pulling and Peter Thorley.

One game winners were Dennis Talbot (s), Chris Coulson, Pauline McWilliams and Jim Nunan.

Thursday, October 10 Midweek bowls was played at Tarwin Lower with 29 bowlers. Members from Tarwin also joined us.

The day turned out to be a perfect spring day with a slight breeze, however the green was slick which saw some wayward bowls and bowls in the ditch.

As usual a great day was had by all. Rumour tells me Jim Nunan played well.

Thank you to John in the bar, and Pauline H and Wilma C in the kitchen.

A big thank you to Wilma C for her beautiful home baked cakes scones and slices for our free raffle table.

Tarwin Lower is a pleasure to bowl at as we are looked after well.

Next week midweek bowls will be played at Koo Wee Rup. Lunches will be available 10am at venue for a 10.30am start.

Come along and join us for a great day of bowling.

For more information or to register contact Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974.

See you on the green.

Tarwin Wednesday Triples was won by the Tarwin team of

Arthur Newsome, Fred Martin and Michael Gardner with the Fish Creek team of Brian O’Keefe, Bill Symmons and Mal Heywood as runners-up.

Our first Saturday Pennant game saw division two play at Wonthaggi and division five at home against Korumburra. Enough said about those games!

Next week division two play at home against Inverloch White while division five play Inverloch White away.

Both Tuesday Pennant games will be at home this week with division one playing Leongatha and division two playing Lang Lang.

Wonthaggi Another week has gone with lots of things going on.

Wednesday saw a good turnout of 35 bowlers play in a mufti event Chris Miller and Peter Mcbain as skip taking the money with a good score plus 35 shots.

Last Wednesday night we held our pie night to lead into the pennant season.

A good turnout of bowlers from Saturday and Midweek to kick start the season.

Thursday saw a group of 30 hardy bowlers brave the weather in a mixed event, with the winners being Wendy Donohue and Marg Huther, with John Duscher skip.

Saturday pennant saw a good result for the club, with the divisions one, two, three and four teams all winning their matches.

On Thursday, October 24, the club is holding a Mixed Triples so it would be good to fill the rinks with members plus friends. Next Friday night is our dinner.

award.

Our season opener for Saturday pennant resulted in mixed success with division one winning overall by three shots and division two losing by just four shots.

In division one, the King of the Rink award went to Brian Reid, Bruce Penney, Ned Tindale and John Lamb, winning 29/15.

The only winning rink in division two was the rink of Hamish Clarke, Wendy Helms, Bruce McCall and Desley Tindale, who trailed 17/19 after 19 ends before winning five of the last six ends to run out winners 27/20.

Division two will play West Sale at home on Saturday, October 17. Division two manager P. Kiely. Skip: P. Kiely, N. Gore, C. Hunt, G. Dixon.

Skip: M. Flanagan, T. Tymensen, R. Kerkvliet, K. Dawson. Skip: H. Clarke, W. Helms, B. McCall, D. Tindale.

Please note due to the bye in division one there will be a practice match for all other bowlers commencing at 1pm in uniform. Names to be in by 12.45pm.

Men’s 100 up championship final. On

Sunday,Jim Wilson made a promising start to his bowling career by winning this title after only taking up the sport five months ago.

Prior to playing David Mander in the final he has been successful in the earlier rounds against Greg Young (defending champion), Michael Flanagan and John Millier.

In a closely contested final in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, Jim outlasted David to win 104/91.

Both players are to be commended on their sportsmanship throughout this finals match.

October turkey triples. In pleasant conditions we had visiting teams from Rosedale, Fish Creek, Foster, West Sale, and Toora amongst the 12 teams competing for the days spoils.

The winners on the day were the team of John Millier, Doug Humphrey and Wayne Lynch.

A reminder that next month’s Turkey Triples will be held on Thursday, November 7 and any new teams wishing to enter should contact Allan Watts on 0455 554 546.

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Yarram Summer pennant is underway.

The opening of the North Gippsland Bowling Associations Pennant summer season 2019-20 will see Yarram field one team in Division Two Mid Week, and two teams in Saturday Pennant in divisions one and two.

Mid-week pennant team began the season well with both rinks winning against Heyfield Loggers to place Yarram second on the ladder just behind Maffra.

After cleaning the cobwebs off last season’s bowls and ironing our uniforms, the rink of Chris Banik, Michael Flanagan andRhonda Young and first gamer Rosie Vine started well to lead 9/2 after seven ends, before winning with a final score of 21/16.

Our second rink of Wendy Helms, Pat Kiely, Bruce McCall and Margaret Vollmer also had suc- South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group winners were Delia Caves (L), Wilma Colecess winning 17/10 and the Queen of the Rink man (2), Peter McWilliams (S) and Peter Gratton (3).

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LEADING TEAM: Winners of the Inverloch Bowling Club The Tarwin team of Michael Gardner, Arthur Newsome and The Fish Creek team of Bill Symmons, Mal Heywood and mufti social event on Thursday were (L-R), Dave Murfin, Fred Martin that won Wednesday Triples.

Brian O’Keefe were runners-up at Wednesday Triples.

Judy Moule, Bob Davis (skip) and Harry Dunn.

Buffalo

Inverloch

WEDNESDAY, October 9.

Players played two games of 12 ends this week using six bowls.

On mat one, Bill Wolswinkel and Gary Stirling combined well and out-scored Danah Suckling and Peter Tiziani to win 13-8.

On mat two, the game was not close with Toni Heldens and Joy Dyson easily beating Carolyn Benson, Mary Tumino and Charlie Tumino 16-7.

In the second game, after good bowlers were delivered by all bowlers, a drawn game resulted between Toni and Joy, and Danah and Peter, 11 all.

On mat two, Bill and Gary continued to bowl well and had their second win beating Carolyn, Mary and Charlie, 11-5.

The night’s winners were Bill and Gary (WW) 14 ends, second Tony and Joy (WD) 13 ends, third Danah and Peter (LD), 13 ends, fourth Carolyn, Mary and Charlie (LL) eight ends.

Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at Buffalo Hall. All welcome.

The board and members of the Inverloch Bowling Club extend belated condolences to Faye Smallman following the recent loss of her husband, John.

John was a regular at the Friday dinners and was well-known in the district.

Thirty-two bowlers entered the Inverloch mufti social bowls on Thursday.

The day saw only two teams win all three games while two other teams registered two wins.

Runners-up, with three wins and 44 points were Brian Hensley (skip), Rick Brevitt, John Hallas and Bob Peell.

The winners on the day were Bob Davis (skip), Judy Moule, Dave Murfin and Harry Dunn with three wins and 46 points.

The results from Saturday’s first round of Pennant Bowls showed a mixed bag for Inverloch. Division one met Leongatha at home and took out a 14/73 – 2/67 win. Division two (Blue) played a home match against San Remo and also took the match convincingly, 16/90 – 0/58 while the division two (White) team didn’t fare as well in their home match against Leongatha, losing badly 0/48 – 16/86.

The division four team played an away match against San Remo at the Phillip Island greens where they won well, 16/88 – 0/52.

Our division five (Blue) were beaten by a small margin by Fish Creek, 2/66 – 14/78 while the division five (White) team had a bye and gained 16 points.

The ladder has the division one team in third place, division two (Blue), third; division two (White) seventh; division four, first; division five (White), second and division five (Blue), eleventh.

This coming Friday evening if the next scheduled membership draw where the jackpot stands at $70.

Also on offer will be Jack and

Fish Creek Mixed fortunes this Saturday for Fish Creek, with division one going down to Korumburra, and division five managing a win against Inverloch.

Midweek competition begins on Tuesday, against Port Welshpool.

Summer Triples will take place, as usual, on the third Thursday of the month, ie October 24.

All interested parties should contact Graham Hoskin or Mal Heywood as soon as possible to secure a spot.

The club will be hosting the Shaw/van Dyk afternoon on November 10, 2019, beginning 12.30 for 1pm and finishing with a lavish afternoon tea.

All wishing to join in the fun should contact Billy Symmons as soon as possible.

Elaine’s envelopes together with the wine and other prizes donated by club sponsors and members.

The club dinner was held on Friday evening, where the contribution of Christine Stephens was recognised by the attending members for her work as chef over the past four years.

The next scheduled club evening roast dinner is scheduled for Friday, October 25.

Bookings are essential as there is a limit of 80 in place, so contact the club on 5674 1655.

Leongatha Last Wednesday the inclement weather was a problem as 16 players only made themselves available to play Social Bowls.

Ken Lester and Ewan Coulter were rewarded for their effort with a final score of two wins plus 13 shots and collected the chocolates.

Bill Harry and Raleigh Soderlund were a close second with a score of two wins plus 10 shots.

On Saturday the enthusiastic sides representing the club departed to their respective destinations to play the first round of Saturday Pennant.

The club suffered an overall loss in divisions one and four but were the victors in division two.

Division one lost 67-73 to Inverloch, division two won 86-48 over Inverloch and division four lost 49-70 to Mirboo North.

On Tuesday the first round of the Mid Week competition will be played and the club will be adhering to their policy of selecting only female gender which appears to be popular within the club.

The policy was effective last season with the division one side representing the region at Moama in the Region Midweek Pennant Championship.

Results of club singles championships so far: Men’s: R McGannon def K Williams, B Hackett def R Trotman, J Hall def I Todd, K Lester def G Van Sinderen, R McGannon def W

Walker, B Hackett def A Easterbrook, J Hall def G Drury, A Center def K Lester.

Ladies: T McCormack def J Sing, D Jarvis def J Runciman, A Hackett def J Miller, L Beale def D Jarvis, R James def S Crouch, M Pearson def T McCormack.

days is if you change the night date then no one is available because everyone is off doing something else, such is the social calendar in the country.

Keep on bowling along till next week. RG.

Mardan

With three state events and both Midweek and Saturday Pennant commencing it has been a busy week for North Gippsland bowlers.

The Men’s Over 60 Singles was played at Maffra on Monday and Wednesday with the final a high standard game between Shane Holmes (Heyfield) and Scott Manson (Maffra), with Scott emerging the winner 21-15 The ladies played the 60 and Over Pairs on Thursday and Friday which resulted in an all Sale final with Kris McAlpine and Pam Griffiths victorious over Pam Carter and Jan Morton 14-11.

On Sunday at Stratford, the preliminary rounds of the State Mixed Pairs were played, with the final to be another all Sale affair between Matt Higgins and Jan Morton to play Ray Kennedy and Pam Carter on November 10 at Stratford.

All winners will play Gippsland Regional finals in February 2020.

Men’s 60 and Over Singles Results.

Round 1. Ray Kennedy (Sale) def Peter Gould (Sale) 21-8.

Round 2. Shane Holmes (Heyfield) def Shane Dove (Sale) 2116.

Michael Dee (Stratford) lost to Bruce Penney Yarram) 17-21.

Barry Anderson (Heyfield) def Mal Collings (Maffra) 21-11.

Ray Kennedy def Frank Stake (West Sale) 21-11. Scott Manson (Maffra) def Joe Scicluna (West Sale) 21-12. Ian Jones (Sale) def Bill Lynch (West Sale) 21-13.

Keith Sargison (Stratford) def Ross Morton (Sale) 21-9. Charlie Wojcinski (Heyfield) lost to Den-

Hello bowlers. This week we visited our Wonthaggi chums at their clubroom for the 61st time.

The bowling and camaraderie was great and as is usual Wonthaggi put on a fantastic supper for us all. Ann Plowman and Bev Greenwood were in the winning team of the night.

Bev Greenwood was in a purple patch. One of the Wonthaggi club members, Mary is turning 80 on Saturday so a cake was presented.

Our champion bowler Vito Serafino had lots of luck but it was all bad and his team did not win a game for the evening.

The consolation was that Vito thought he may receive the wooden spoon.

One of Wonthaggi members used to hand carve the wooden spoons and now they are a collector’s item, but as luck would have it there was no joy here.

Vito had to be happy with a bag of mixed nuts to nibble on the way home.

On Monday it was planned by the club executive to invite our bowling friends from Korumburra for a social night of bowls at Mardan.

It is Korumburra’s usual play night however when a head count was done there were no members from Mardan available to play, so we have to apologise to Korumburra for the inconvenience.

We will catch up with them when we can at a later date.

Therefore there will bowls at the Mardan hall on the usual Wednesday evening.

It seems the usual thing these

SOUTH GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION PENNANT RESULTS Club

DATE

12-Oct-19

Pts Shots DIV 1

Club

ROUND 1 Pts Shots

2

CORINELLA

14

75

V

PHILLIP ISLAND BLUE

2

73

-2

6

INVERLOCH

14

73

V

LEONGATHA

2

67

-6

-14

PHILLIP ISLAND WHITE

2

68

V

WONTHAGGI

14

82

14

13

KORUMBURRA

16

76

V

FISH CREEK

0

63

-13

43

WONTHAGGI

16

89

V

TARWIN LOWER

0

46

-43

-38

INVERLOCH WHITE

0

48

V

LEONGATHA

16

86

38

-28

PHILLIP ISLAND

1

59

V

TOORA

15

87

28

-32

SAN REMO

0

58

V

INVERLOCH BLUE

16

90

32

Club

Club

Pts Shots DIV 2

Club

Pts Shots DIV 3

Club

Pts Shots

Pts Shots

-3

LOCH & DISTRICT

4

61

V

PHILLIP ISLAND

12

64

3

6

LANG LANG

14

71

V

KORUMBURRA

2

65

-6

-18

MEENIYAN

2

57

V

WONTHAGGI

14

75

18

15

FOSTER

12

80

V

MIRBOO NORTH

4

65

-15

Club

Pts Shots DIV 4

Club

Pts Shots

29

WONTHAGGI

14

95

V

PORT WELSHPOOL

2

66

-29

21

MIRBOO NORTH

15

70

V

LEONGATHA

1

49

-21

-9

MEENIYAN

2

64

V

CORINELLA

14

73

9

-36

SAN REMO

0

52

V

INVERLOCH

16

88

36

Club 9 -24

South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group runners-up were Bob Glogoski (S), Bev Elliott (3), Peter Thorley (L) and Cliff Pulling (2).

North Gippsland

Pts Shots DIV 5

Club

Pts Shots

LOCH & DISTRICT

12

65

V

FOSTER

4

56

-9

TARWIN LOWER

2

58

V

KORUMBURRA

14

82

24

0

BYE

0

0

V

INVERLOCH WHITE

16

0

0

60

PHILLIP ISLAND BLUE

16

110

V

LANG LANG

0

50

-60

-8

MIRBOO NORTH

2

68

PHILLIP ISLAND WHITE

14

76

8

-12

INVERLOCH BLUE

2

66

V

FISH CREEK WHITE

14

78

12

-5

CORINELLA

2

66

V

TOORA

14

71

5

nis Young (Stratford) 18-21.

Quarter finals: Shane Holmes def Bruce Penney 21-3. Ray Kennedy def Barry Anderson 2114. Scott Manson def Ian Jones 21-10. Dennis Young def Keith Sargison 21-14.

Semi finals: Shane Holmes def Ray Kennedy 21-13. Scott Manson def Dennis Young 2112.

Final: Scott Manson def Shane Holmes 21-15.

Mixed Pairs. Quarter finals: Matt Higgins-Jan Morton (Sale) def John Spencer-Wendy Warren (Stratford) 28-12.

Frank Stake-Gail McKenzie (West Sale) def Peter GouldJulie Simic (Sale) 19-10. Ray Kennedy-Pam Carter (Sale) def Rod Morris-Camille Rowan (Sale) 23-10. Keith Sargison-Nola Wheeler def Mick MatarczykLeonie Flynn 15-14.

Semi finals: Matt HigginsJan Morton def Frank Stake-Gail McKenzie 17-11. Ray KennedyPam Carter def Keith SargisonNola Wheeler 20-14.

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Sth Gippsland Bowls Pennant Ladders Division 1 Korumburra ............. 16 Wonthaggi ................. 14 Inverloch ................... 14 Corinella.................... 14 Phillip Island Blue........ 2 Leongatha..................... 2 Phillip Island White ..... 2 Fish Creek .................... 0

13 14 6 2 -2 -6 -14 -13

Division 2 Wonthaggi ................. 16 Leongatha ................. 16 Inverloch Blue .......... 16 Toora ......................... 15 Phillip Island ................ 1 San Remo ..................... 0 Inverloch White............ 0 Tarwin Lower ............... 0

43 38 32 28 -28 -32 -38 -43

Division 3 Wonthaggi ................. 14 Lang Lang ................. 14 Foster......................... 12 Phillip Island............. 12 Loch & District ............ 4 Mirboo North ............... 4 Korumburra .................. 2 Meeniyan...................... 2

18 6 15 3 -3 -15 -6 -18

Division 4 Inverloch ................... 16 Mirboo North ........... 15 Wonthaggi ................. 14 Corinella.................... 14 Meeniyan...................... 2 Port Welshpool ............. 2 Leongatha..................... 1 San Remo ..................... 0

36 21 29 9 -9 -29 -21 -36

Division 5 Phillip Island Blue .... 16 Inverloch White ........ 16 Korumburra ............. 14 Fish Creek ................. 14 Phillip Island White ... 14 Toora .......................... 14 Loch & District .......... 12 Foster............................ 4 Corinella....................... 2 Mirboo North ............... 2 Inverloch Blue.............. 2 Tarwin Lower ............... 2 Lang Lang .................... 0

60 0 24 12 8 5 9 -9 -5 -8 -12 -24 -60

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Knights acknowledge best LEONGATHA Knights FC hosted its sentation evening at their clubrooms on October 2019 senior presentation evening recent- 5.

The annual parents vs kids match saw many ly at the Daker Centre. iconic moments.

With over 90 attendees, it was a great celebration of another successful season.

Highlights included recognition of outgoing secretary and canteen manager Mandy Bongers, Sam Bainbridge’s selection for the Australian National Deaf Team and celebrations for the U16s Girls League champion team.

Leongatha Knights FC hosted their junior pre-

The evening also saw Andrea Clifford awarded the club best person award - the Don Morris Award, for her outstanding contribution to the club in her role as uniforms coordinator and vice president.

Fergus Warren came away with the senior Best and Fairest award, while Kiera Lee/Morrison won women’s best.

U14s BEST: Mitchell Bath, joined by coach Lorcan Heneghan, was awarded the U14s Best and Fairest during the Knights’ presentations after a strong season.

U12s Best and Fairest was Reuben Gammon, who is joined by coach Stu McNaughton.

Reuben had a solid and consistent season.

Winner of the U14s coach’s award was Juan Lacanaria, presented by coach Lorcan Heneghan.

The U12s coach’s award was given to Aluah Harry, who is pictured with coach Stu McNaughton.

• Allambee, Mirboo and District Tennis

Kroams’ ladies show the way Berrys Creek won the tie-breaker.

KROAMS’ ladies had a good day out on Korumburra teams played the club derby. the tennis courts helping their side win This was a close match with two tie-breakers out over Korumburra. each way.

Matt Pocklington was in the three sets which Korumburra won on Section One, with all sets well contested.

Koonwarra won the two tiebreakers which helped them get over the line against Leongatha.

The second men’s set was a ripper with young players Harry Taylor-Smith and Rob Brownlow playing well and retrieving the set, well worthy of the tiebreaker.

Damien Minogue and Neil Jeremiah, the senior players, won the set.

Good to see Sherrill Winkler playing and having a good season and Taylor Mitchell stepping up from Section Two to help the Leongatha team.

Storm started the season with a win against Leongatha North.

Well done to Lisa Burrows on winning her three sets for Storm and Will Littlejohn his three sets for Leongatha North.

It was a good day at Inverloch for all players.

Outtrim has started the season with good wins; two tie-breakers going their way against Barty.

Baromi was pleased with the win against last year’s premiers.

Well done to Natalie Fraser playing in the senior team.

Green men won the men’s sets, Blue the mixed sets and the margin was only four games to Blue.

Section One Kroams 6/57 Korumburra 3/49.

Koonwarra 6/60 Leongatha 3/48.

Section Two Outtrim 9/72 Barty 0/36.

Burra Blue 5/64 Burra Green 4/60.

Baromi 8/71 Berrys Creek 1/41.

Ladders Section One Kroams ............................................................. 18 Koonwarra..................................................... 13.5 Storm ............................................................. 12.5 Korumburra ...................................................... 10 Leon North ......................................................... 8 Leongatha........................................................... 4 Section Two Outtrim ............................................................. 19 Baromi........................................................... 15.5 Millman ......................................................... 14.5 Burra Blue ........................................................ 10 Berrys Ck ........................................................... 0 Burra Green ........................................................ 6 Barty................................................................... 2

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Breakers open coaching search HEADING into their fourth season, an exciting opportunity exists to lead the Bass Coast Breakers Women’s football team in 2020.

ABOVE The Breakers were well-coached ABOVE: in seaso season 2019, and their improvement reflected tthat. Whoever is interested in coaching the side will inherit an enthusiastic team ready to learn more.

LEFT: Bass Coast Breakers’ Jess Bolding was a standout st player for the side last season, leading the way as she and her team continued to improve im each game.

Catering to girls of all skill levels, the team is looking for a coach and assistant coach to guide their program as it continues to evolve.

With huge growth in women and girls football, there is a lot of excitement around the team with two of their 2018 premiership players recruited to play AFLW in 2020.

As the only women’s football team in the area, the Breakers draw on players, volunteers and sponsor from right across the shire.

The team aims to provide a welcoming, supportive, non-judgemental space, creating an opportunity for women to play football and a pathway for youth girls to continue in the sport.

“We had a really positive season in terms of player development and leadership in 2019.

While there weren’t many wins, the team maintained a focus on fun and enjoyment and improving each week,” president Ella Angarane said.

“Increased player numbers available for games and at training towards the end of the season was testament to the positivity and commitment of the playing group. We are looking for enthusiastic coaches who can engage the team and continue to develop the supportive culture of the team.”

Experienced coaches as well as first-timers are encouraged to apply.

“We’ve had a mix of male and female coaches in the past and all have been fantastic. We’re interested in speaking to anyone who has a passion for coaching and being part of the growth of women’s football locally,” Ella said.

“I think the roles can be very rewarding. The girls are like sponges and are happy to take on feedback as they all just want to work hard and get better.”

To view the position descriptions, or to just have a chat about the team and becoming involved, contact Ella Angarane on 0438 722 639 or e.angarane@live.com<mailto:e.angarane@live. com>.

Applications close October 27.

Young athletes continue to impress SATURDAY’S weather was a bit breezy for Little Athletics at the velodrome in Leongatha, but that didn’t deter 118 enthusiastic athletes from competing and achieving some great results.

U16s athlete Georgia Burns was commended for her positive attitude and eagerness to pass on her wealth of knowledge to younger athletes the previous week.

She was awarded the Athlete of the Week award for her efforts.

Georgia and Reuben Gammon were awarded their centre record certificates for their respective records which they set at last week’s meet.

Leongatha Little Athletics are still welcoming new athletes.

STAR STANDOUTS: (L-R) Georgia Burns Anybody wanting to ‘Come and Try’ is encouraged to logon to www.lavic.com.au to regis- and Reuben Gammon were awarded centre record certificates for records set last week. ter without paying.

NEWCOMERS: (L-R) Jackie Brennan, Katelin Nicholas and Judy Ballantyne all enjoyed their first croquet session at the Leongatha Croquet Club.

Croquet is fun LEONGATHA Croquet Club celebrated the Victorian Seniors Festival on Saturday by holding a ‘come and try’ afternoon.

We welcomed Judy Ballantyne and Jackie (L-R) U10s girls Lacy McNaughton, Lacy Fennell, Charlotte Evans, Rachel Denbrok and Brennan from Inverloch and Katelin Nicholas Imogen Cruickshank take off in the 50-metre sprint at Little Athletics on Saturday. from Leongatha, who had lots of fun and enjoyed

the free coaching and afternoon tea that followed.

Anyone interested in trying our awesome game is welcome every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm, coaching and use of equipment are free.

Please wear flat-soled shoes.

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Safe riding in the wet SOME 20 Yarram Secondary College students attended the comprehensive BrownWigg Motosafe ride day at the Yarram Motorcycle Club’s racetrack at Buckley’s Island last Friday.

The day was open to all year levels.

Instructors for the day were Ashton Webster, Peter Boyle and Ryan Zygarlicki.

Heavy rain prior to the start of the event made conditions challenging for the young riders.

BrownWigg mechanic, Leigh Bland, was once again on hand to help any of the students with mechanical issues during the day.

By the end of the all-day event, the students went away more confident riders and with much greater knowledge on how to ride safely in all conditions.

“It was a great day, we had lots of fun and we learned a lot about how to stay safe when riding our motorbikes,” one student said.

Parents of the students helped make the day a success by transporting the students bikes to and from the event.

Many stayed to watch the students being put through a number of drills.

“The college should be congratulated for this program, it is well organised and very comprehensive,” they said.

SAFE RIDING: Yarram Secondary College Students attended the BrownWigg Motosafe ride day last Friday.

The rain and mud did not put any of the Yarram Secondary College students off their annual safe motorbike riding day.

Revved up and raring to go, Yarram Secondary College students give an account of their first slow lap around the muddy Yarram Motorcycle Club track.

Yarram motorcross rider Ryan Zygarlicki leads riders off the Buckley’s Island race track during their BrownWigg Motosafe ride Yarram Secondary College students prepare for a day of safe motorbike riding drills. day last Friday.

Sailing season starts PORT ALBERT Yacht Club members finally got to get their boats out on the water last Sunday and enjoy some exciting racing after strong winds put a dampener on their original open day on October 6.

Ian Nicol showed his class with a five and a half minute win in the fresh conditions.

The Port Albert Yacht Club holds a number of come and try sailing days throughout the sailing season as well as their ‘learn to sail’ weekends in the new year.

The yacht club hold interclub racing events each Sunday from around 10.30am- weather permitting.

Spectators are welcome to join club members at the club house to watch these races.

SEASON OPENER: Port Albert Yacht Club members enjoyed their first races of the season on Sunday. Light winds provided perfect conditions for the yachters, who skipped around the course much to the delight of onlookers.

RIGHT: Port Albert Yacht Club commodore Andrew MacAulay shows his yachting skills during a pleasant Sunday morning of racing at Port Albert.

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Kookaburra journey ends with win THE Kookaburras had another good win 30 ret, and Ray Dower 28 ret.

Dower was judged Man of the Match. on Sunday.

Pieter Loos only faced five balls but his two sixes and two singles put the icing on the cake for the Leongatha team.

One of his sixes landed on the bowler’s wife’s car.

This week’s game was more about the journey.

The Kookaburras travelled on the LDCA bus.

On the way, we heard about Sharon’s car, the Alberton Cricket Association going the way of Ranceby and Doomburrim cricket, and what’s happening at the Rhyll cricket ground, a cricketing showpiece in the making we hear.

Phillip Island Cricket Club was the perfect host, the grass was green, and the water under the bridge was blue and the traffic light.

We met our newest player, Peter Falls, previously the mainstay of Hill End cricket, now Stony Creek.

He has just returned from playing our football equivalent.

We wondered aloud of Peter Miller’s chances of playing for Australia.

He faced an all-Australian bowler on Sunday, played and missed a couple early, but went on to WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: The over-60s Kookaburras were pleased with their win on retire at 45.

Sunday, defeating a depleted Endeavor Hills.

Others to do well with the bat were Peter Little

We heard that Pieter Loos had now lived in Wonthaggi for 40 years, we mused at there being four Peters and two Garrys in the Kookaburra team, we gave sympathy to the oppositions David Green, himself an ex-Leongatha supremo who has had two big recent operations.

Nevertheless, he travelled to Cowes and umpired for most of the match.

The Kookaburras finished with 180 against a depleted Endeavour Hills.

Where were all their players, watching Bathurst maybe? In reply, Endeavour Hills limped to 140.

Adams, Loos, Francis and Dower all took a wicket.

On the way home, Gossey gave us a running commentary on all the railway stations we passed.

Anderson, Glen Forbes, Almurta, Kernot and Woodleigh.

A roar went up when we heard that the ‘juniors’ (our new over-50s team) had won.

We discussed the fact that we are one of eight over-60s clubs that are now playing for silverware.

We contemplated our next game in a fortnight’s time at Sunbury.

Well done Kookaburras.

Over-50s cricketers Goannas take down claim maiden victory Hobsons Bay CREDIT must go to the bat-maker from Platt from Welshpool opened the bowling.

Whiteside took 2/8 and Platt 1/17.

Moyarra, Andrew O’Hoy.

ELSTERNWICK Park was the venue for with his first ball.

Phill Higgins took a smart catch at point in the the cricket match between the Hobsons Chris Fall from Phillip Island took 1/3 later in Single-handedly, he has built a South Gippsland next over from Cowling and the next two batsmen Bay over-60 and the Gippsland Goannas took the score to 40 after nine overs. the innings. over-50s cricket team from scratch.

Catching and fi elding was impressive. over-60 cricket teams.

He’s had a few setbacks, but Sunday was their Southall then bowled both of them in his fifth Mitcham finished with 5/130 after their allotfirst match and the team did well. ted 36 overs.

They traveled to Endeavour Hills and played In reply, South Gippsland was always in Mitcham. control.

Mitcham won the toss and elected to bat.

The Korumburra pair of Trevor Allen and BarMichael Whiteside from Outtrim and Ricky ry Kerr put on an unconquered opening partnership of 75.

Both retired compulsorily at 40.

Col Knox (Poowong-Loch) made 13 and Brett Gay from Devon North 27 not out.

With 10 overs up their sleeve, the South Gippsland team had a win at their first outing, finFOOTBALLERS & NETBALLERS WANTED ishing with 4/133.

South Gippsland over-50s is loosely based The Leongatha Football Netball Club participates in but not limited to the geographic situation of the the Gippsland Football Netball League. Season 2020 will see ALL 10 clubs fielding teams in ALL LDCA, and has six more scheduled games this grades of football and netball. The league is a season. highly competitive environment that provides The next is at North Ringwood on October excellent competition across ALL grades on a 27. weekly basis.

Training is alongside the Kookaburras (overWe are seeking players for all grades of football 60s) at Outtrim every Wednesday afternoon. and netball. In season 2019 we were finals For further details, contact Andrew O’Hoy on participants in 8 of the 10 grades of football and 0421 046 294. netball. The club works tirelessly to provide our

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

players with the very best opportunity to play to their optimum potential and to experience finals on a regular basis. As a club we are looking for continual improvement.

Since the last time we played there, the ground has had a much-needed makeover, and it now has a great wicket and a wonderful playing surface.

The Goannas won the toss and batted first.

Ray Smith and Fred Debono got the innings off to a bright start, with Smith retiring for 42 after eight overs, Debono for 42 after 17 overs and Col Carmody for 42 in the 20th over.

After the drinks break, Neil Meredith (40) and Peter Anton, also 40, put on 54 runs in the next six overs.

Phill Higgins retired at 26, Gordon Cowling was 22 not out and Barrie Nunn, Kel Bond and Ian Southall each had a bat.

The Goannas concluded their 40 overs for the excellent score of 1/273, a run-rate of almost seven runs per over.

Joel McGlynn from VCV had arranged the venue for the game, as the usual HB ground in Williamstown was unavailable, and he ensured the new facilities the players had access to were in the best condition.

After the innings break, as the breeze picked up, Ian Southall hit the stumps of the HB captain,

over, to have Hobsons Bay reeling at 4/41.

Bond and Anton replaced these bowlers, with Anton taking 1/3 from his three overs.

Meredith and Nunn took the team to the drinks break, with Merro taking 2/5 from his three overs.

The score was 6/80 at the 20-over mark.

Debono and Higgins bowled the next nine overs, with Phill hitting the stumps for the eighth wicket.

Bond returned and bowled the last two batsmen in two balls, to take 2/30 from his three and a half overs, leaving HB all out for just 123 runs in the 33rd over.

Southall, with 3/17, was the best of the bowlers, and Higgins, Southall and Meredith all took good catches in what was an excellent win for the Goannas.

The Goannas game this Sunday will be against the Koo Wee Rup Veterans, and will be played at the Briagolong Recreation Reserve.

Practice will continue at the Glengarry CC nets on Wednesday from 4.45 pm.

Please register you interest with Mal Mackie (football) on 0408 512 034 or Jeanne Dekker (netball) on 0427 044 778 or contact the club via email leongathafnc@gmail.com The LFNC is seeking expressions of interest for a Manager of Football Operations, role would include: ? ? ? ? ?

Head up ongoing recruitment of players Liaise between coaching staff of all grades Reporting of football matters to committee Develop football pathways at LFNC Promote communication between players/coaches

The LFNC is seeking applications for

U16 Coach/Coaches for season 2020 We are looking for a coach (or team of coaches) who can provide: Enthusiasm for the role Willingness to work as part of a team Implementation of game plan Great communication skills with players Excellent communication to parents Ability to recruit players Development of relationship with Leongatha FNC Juniors

Please register you interest with Mal Mackie on 0408 512 034 or contact the club via email leongathafnc@gmail.com

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UNBEATEN: Ricky Platt and Brett Gay batted well for the South Gippsland over-50s and went without being dismissed in a convincing win.

HALF CENTURY: Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL opener Ben Davison scored 51 on Saturday to help his team to a win over MDU. Full A Grade reports on page 59.

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• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION 1

OMK overpower Cougars ROBERT Quaife put together a 114-run only able to tally 5/163 in 35 overs.

Craig Hart led the way for Inverloch in their innings to lead OMK to a total of 7/258 win over MDU, swinging his way to 27 runs and against Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL on taking the Stingrays to a 95 total.

Saturday.

Cameron Butler did good work in Inverloch’s

David Jeffries provided good support in the order as well with a knock of 40.

The Cougars put up a brief fight to start their innings, with Bishop scoring an impressive 62 and Smith adding 32, but it was not to be, the side

attack during the first innings, preventing MDU from getting comfortable and taking an impressive 3/14, leaving them with just 88 runs.

Korumburra struggled against Phillip Island’s attack, which was led by Johnston and Wilson, only reaching 92 runs in a loss.

Andy O’Brien was the standout in Island’s run chase, opening well and providing some security for the side on his way to 37 runs with five fours.

Johnston also chipped in well toward the middle order, with 22 runs, also with five fours.

This saw Island reach the required runs in just 29 overs.

Club’s opening innings against Nerrena was nothing short of impressive.

Opener Liam Sawyer knocked the Nerrena attack around for 82 runs, while Speed (43) and Harvey (48) also had strong showings.

This helped the team to a total of 6/243.

Poly Joseph (3/51) and Ben Croatto (2/27) did the damage with the ball for Nerrena.

The going got tougher for the visitors when openers Gannon and Giliam were dismissed having only provided two runs between them.

Martin, with 41, and Joseph, with 38, tried to salvage the innings for Nerrena but to no avail as Robbie Geyer pulled this for four. He fin- the side mustered a total of 7/162 and took their Paul Joseph bowled medium spin for Nerrena against Club on Saturday, taking an impresished with 12 not out. sive 3/52. first loss of the season.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION 2

Phillip Island shut out for 48 PHILLIP Island could only put together tal of 4/137.

Neil Hancock was the most dangerous with the 48 runs in their match against OMK in ball for the Magpies, taking three wickets for 25 C2, suffering a bad loss. runs.

Furness and Lomagno, who had a combined 64 runs, did the damage for the home side in the opening innings, despite an impressive four wickets from John Johnston for PI. This saw the side achieve a total of 9/108.

It was Patrick Beadel who led the way for OMK’s attack, taking three wickets for just 10 runs while PI struggled.

The highest total for the Island was Excell, who put together 13.

Town had a strong win against Glen Alvie, chasing the home side’s total of 104 and eclipsing it in just 18 overs.

Pieter Loos had 23 runs for Glen Alvie, while Clint Gooch had 24.

The home side could not put together any momentum however, with Cameron Dowling taking a brilliant five for 11 for Town.

John Pouw opened strongly for Town in their innings, knocking his opponent around for a total of 56 before retiring.

Hodges was also impressive with a total of 34, also retiring to ensure those below him could bat.

Town’s final score was 1/118.

HANDY BAT: Town’s Nigel Hodges made 34 runs with the bat, helping his team to a Club recorded another solid win, defeating good win.

Poowong-Loch handily.

Chisholm was a weapon with the bat, recording a half-century and leading Wonthaggi to a to-

Gaby Hynes was solid with the ball for Glen Alvie, taking 1/14 off of five overs.

OMK’s Jacob Lamers was in fine form in his team’s win against the Cougars in B Grade, taking 2/29.

He could only muster 10 runs in his team’s innings though, and with the highest totals made being 18 and 17, the game ended poorly for the home side.

Sam Liddle was again dangerous with the ball, taking 4/22 and helping to hold Poowong-Loch to 8/86.

Aaron Brinksma, with 55 not out, led Korumburra to a strong chase to take down KoonwarraLeongatha RSL. The Cougars, behind 43 from Stanley, recorded a total of 9/118 in their opening innings.

This was not enough however, as Brinksma and Checkley took control of proceedings.

Checkley added a 39 not out total to Brinksma’s 55, and saw Burra tally a total of 3/129 in just 22 overs for an impressive win.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 3 - October 19 Home team Grade A1 Inverloch Town Phillip Island Glen Alvie

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

Club OMK Nerrena Korumburra

Inv Turf Scorpion 1 Cowes Butch West

G. Goss G. Laird K. Scrimshaw J. Curry

Grade A2 Foster v Poowong Loch Inperials v MDU Kilcunda Bass v Koony LRSL

Fos GC Leon Turf Bass 1

T. Rogers L. White A. Stride

Grade B MDU OMK Nerrena Koony LRSL Poowong Loch Glen Alvie Korumburra

v v v v v v v

Inverloch Town Phillip Island Club Foster Imperials Kilcunda Bass

Meeniyan Outtrim Nerrena Koonwarra Loch Won FG Kor Rec

G. Parkinson M. Heenan L. Harmer N. Grabham I. Richards N. Barnes G. Wyatt

Grade C1 Koony LRSL Inverloch OMK MDU

v v v v

Club Phillip Island Nerrena Korumburra

Scorpion 2 Invy FG Digger Pk Dumbalk

v v v v

Grade C2 Korumburra v Town Phillip Island v Koony LRSL Club v OMK Kilcunda Bass v Glen Alvie Poowong Loch - Bye

I. Thomas

KSC Newhaven T. Carman McMahaon Bass 2

Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136

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• LDCA B GRADE

Foster cling on to narrow win A CLOSE matchup saw Foster overcome a resilient Killcunda-Bass side by two wickets in Round One of the LDCA B1 season.

Gundrill did damage for the Tigers with the ball, taking three wickets for just 20 runs and helping his side hold their opposition to 125 runs.

Brett Joseph was strong for Killy-Bass with 48 not out, while Rohan Duff, in at ninth, provided 32 runs not out.

Peckett was impressive in Kilcunda-Bass’ attack, taking 3/27, as Foster’s chase looked shaky.

Collis came in at number eight and scored 28 though, followed up by Khy Davy with 22 not out and Roffey also scoring 10, guiding the Tigers to a total of 8/128.

OMK made a big total of 6/231 against Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL, with Nathan Cant scoring 51 and James Paterson scoring 72.

Cant, Lamers, Dell and Greenwood then did damage with the ball, taking two each, to have the Cougars all out for 148.

McPhee was the standout batsman for the losing side, with 63 runs.

Matthew Hancock (49) and Darren brain (69 not out) were the lone scorers for Poowong-Loch in their win against the Imperials, putting together an impressive display.

Kristian Gray hit a solid total of 48 for Imps to begin proceedings, but the rest of his order MATCH-WINNER: James Paterson was Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL’s Anthony Hunt struggled against a Poowong-Loch attack led by too good with the bat against the Cougars. plays a strong cover drive for four. He had 24 Scott Head with three wickets.

An Imperials total of 111 was outdone by the His 72-run effort for OMK saw his side grab runs for the Cougars. visitors in just 20 overs. a strong win.

Scott Checkley made a total of 54 to lead his Korumburra side to a 24-run win over Glen Alvie.

Kelvin Simpson was dangerous with the ball, taking three wickets, but was also unable to prevent a good Checkley innings, the home side making a total of 141.

McRae (33) and Thomas (30) were valiant with the bat for Burra, but could not drag their team back, Michael Patching taking 3/29 and spearheading an attack which kept Korumburra to 117 runs.

Phillip Island put together 163 runs to see off Inverloch, who could only muster 132.

Parsons opened well for the Rays with 43 runs, while Taylor (34), Womersley (39) and Keating (24 not out) also made handy totals.

Stewart was the standout for Inverloch in their innings, with 32, but the order dropped off, unable to fight off an inspired Liam Dayson, who took three wickets in eight overs.

With Gary Webster the only major contributor with the bat, scoring 49, MDU fell to Nerrena by seven wickets.

Collins, Clark and Baudinette had six wickets

Pandukabhaya Jayasinghe took 2/27 off seven overs for Town against Club on Saturday.

B GRADE Phillip Island 4/163 d Inverloch 8/132

Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS M Parsons 43, A Finlayson 1, KM Taylor 34, D Womersley 39, L Keating 24*, M Wright 4* Bowling: J Jackson 2/22, J Donohue 1/26, MZ Siddiqui 1/37 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS W Stewart 32, J Belli 14, N Brayley 14, JJ Dennerley 22, MZ Siddiqui 1, D Cashin 8, J Jackson 12, J Donohue 4, J Butcher 6*, JB Dennerley 3* Bowling: M Wright 1/11, LR Dayson 3/43, M Parsons 2/17, DA Susic 1/5

OMK 6/231 d Koonwarra LRSL 148

Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL captain Col McPhee made 63 on Saturday, but couldn’t get enough support from his teammates.

OMK – 1st INNINGS J Cuman 51, J Paterson 72, D Creed 32, N Creed 21, J Lamers 1, PJ Dell 24*, J Greenwood 13* Bowling: N Arnup 2/35, JA Pickersgill 2/33, A Drury 1/48, D Read 1/17 Koonwarra LRSL – 1st INNINGS J Moore 3, A Hunt 24, J Rockall 18, C McPhee 63, N Arnup 6, J Leeden 9*, D Read 13, P Stow 4, A Drury 6 Bowling: N Cant 2/21, J Lamers 2/29, PJ Dell 2/9, J Greenwood 2/41, MJ Rowe 1/26, S Matthews 1/10

between them as they shut out the Demons.

Collins then opened well with the bat, scoring 26, and had strong support from Harrison (39) and Symmons (26) to see his team through to a 3/112 total.

Damian Burge scored 48 for Town on his team’s way to a 9/117 total against Club.

His side could have made more if not for an in-form Rohan Todd, who took 5/26.

This bowling performance proved decisive, with Wonthaggi putting together a 4/120 total in 31 overs and getting the win.

Britt, Todd, Lovett, Earl and Osborne all scored in double-digits for Club, with Lovett knocking town for 48.

The week’s results see Poowong-Loch sitting on top, followed by OMK, Phillip Island and Nerrena.

LDCA Ladders

A Grade – Div 1 Town ...............24 OMK...............24 Nerrena ..........24 Club ................12 Inverloch .........12 Phillip Is ............0 Korumburra .......0 Glen Alvie .........0

3.4771 2.3092 1.5397 1.3662 1.0286 0.4545 0.3911 0.3123

Imperials ........24 Foster..............24 K-L/RSL.........12 MDU ...............12 Poow-Loch ........0 Ki-Bass..............0

4.5985 2.2859 0.9969 0.4012 0.7373 0.3049

Poo-Loch ........12 OMK...............12 Phillip Is .........12 Nerrena ..........12 Club ................12 Korumburra ..12 Foster..............12 Kil-Bass ............0

5.7658 2.6014 2.4697 2.4654 2.3077 1.2051 0.8960 1.1161

A Grade – Div 2

B Grade

Glen Alvie .........0 Town .................0 MDU .................0 Inverloch ...........0 Koon L/RSL ......0 Imperials ...........0

0.8298 0.4333 0.4056 0.4049 0.3844 0.1734

OMK...............24 Phillip Island..24 Korumburra ..12 Nerrena ..........12 Club .................12 Inverloch .........12 MDU .................0 K-L/RSL............0

1.7533 1.7280 1.0284 0.8800 0.8735 0.6758 0.8573 0.7692

Club ................24 Town ...............24 OMK...............24 Korumburra ..12 Phillip Is ..........12 Kil-Bass.............0 Poow-Loch ........0 K-L/RSL............0 Glen Alvie .........0

3.2182 2.6603 2.2554 3.2797 0.8722 0.5375 0.4177 0.4000 0.2108

C Grade – Div 1

C Grade – Div 2

Paul The Pieman

Junior Scoreboard Under 16 - Round 1 Oct 12 Koony LRSL 2/107 def by Town Gold 3/138 Foster 5/68 v Korumburra 5/116 Club 4/96 v Phillip Island 6/67 Inverloch 6/84 v Leon Town Green 1/108

Under 14 - Round 1 Oct 12

East Town 5/83 v Koony LRSL 2/72 Korumburra 3/77 v Nerrena 3/79 OMK 3/60 v Imperials 6/61 West Glen Alvie 3/100 v Club 1/101 P. Island Blue 3/63 v Inverloch 3/60 P. Island Red - Bye

Club 4/120 d Town 9/117

Town – 1st INNINGS P Jayasinghe 10, N Fixter 2, B Hanrahan 2, D Burge 48, S Browne 26, MG Luscombe 3, S Fixter 9, M Hardy 3*, M Kreutzberger 3, T Hanily 1* Bowling: E Dempsey 1/5, SA Tessari 1/20, R Todd 5/26 Club – 1st INNINGS D Britt 15, R Todd 10, R Lovett 48, L Earl 18, B Osborne 11*, SA Tessari 3* Bowling: S Clark 2/25, P Jayasinghe 2/27

Nerrena 3/112 d MDU 7/106

MDU – 1st INNINGS P Vine 15, G Webster 49, C Hoober 1, T Zukovskis 18, M Hoober 2, J Phillips 5*, B Davey 3* Bowling: JD Collins 2/16, A Battersby 1/6, R Clark 2/22, C Baudinette 2/7 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS JD Collins 26, A Harrison 39, B Martin 6, D Symmons 26*, R Clark 7* Bowling: T Zukovskis 1/20, P Vine 1/24, J Bright 1/15

Foster 8/128 d Kilcunda-Bass 7/125

Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS AJ Thomas 4, A McBride 7, B Pugh 1, B Joseph 48*, R Gardiner 11, SJ Leman 3, S Tapscott 8, R Duff 32* Bowling: K Davy 1/35, G Collis

1/17, A Starret 1/17, R Gundrill 3/20 Foster – 1st INNINGS W Davy 1, JG Smith 24, T Garvey 5, A Starret 13, R Gundrill 2, P Jervies 1, S Roffey 10, G Collis 28, K Davy 22*, W Roffey 10* Bowling: DB Bettles 1/15, R Duff 1/36, C Peckett 3/27, SJ Leman 2/16, S Tapscott 1/16

Poowong-Loch 2/128 d Imperials 111

Imperials – 1st INNINGS KB Gray 48, F Materia 8, ??????? 2, ??????? 7, K Materia 1, J Nagel 2, MJ McGrath 4, ??????? 15*, J Ballagh 11 Bowling: D Brain 1/21, SR Head 3/15, J Patullo 2/23, P Regan 2/16, H Wallis 1/13 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS D Brain 72*, M Hancock 45 Bowling: F Materia 1/13 Korumburra 8/141 d Glen Alvie 8/117 Korumburra – 1st INNINGS J Whiteside 21, P Edwards 19, C Smith 11, S Checkley 54, D Scott 7, AW Balfour 8, JA Checkley 1, T Gray 1* Bowling: J Thomas 2/20, B Cox 1/9, B McRae 1/7, K Simpson 3/36 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS P Roberts 21, B McRae 33, A Brown 8, J Burke 13, J Thomas 30*, J Standish 3 Bowling: M Patching 3/29, J Whiteside 1/30, D Scott 1/23, RV Sinclair 2/5

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION 1

Town’s total too much for Glen Alvie Kirton bowled well for Island, taking three for TOWN won their second match in a row to start the season, defeating visitors 31 and helping to hold their opponents to 187. team’s innings did not start positively howGlen Alvie by 154 runs after making a ever,Hiswith Epifano and Brown out early, and while huge total of 6/287.

Black tallied 49, they were unable to withstand a

early, but with his guidance soon found their way to a total of 6/225.

With both of Korumburra’s openers, Osman and Arnold, going with ducks, Daniel Lloyd had to buckle down and make a total.

While he put together 78, the rest of the order strong Stingray attack led by Jan and Rankin, who could not produce, the team falling to the likes of had three wickets each.

OMK defeated Korumburra behind a 70 not Muzarabani, Dredge and Cochrane in the OMK attack, making 8/179. out innings from Ryan Williams.

Koby Brann (51) and Ryan Thomas (73) made His team opened with the bat and struggled

strong run totals but could not lead Club past Nerrena, who won by four wickets behind 58 runs and seven wickets from Mitch Clark.

The Nerrena captain was completely dominant with the ball, taking Thomas and six others, including the whole middle and bottom order, and holding Club to 203 runs.

He then led the way with his 58 runs during Nerrena’s chase, and was backed up well by Salmon, who had 44, their side scoring 6/207.

The home side won the toss and elected to bat first, a smart decision in hindsight.

With Davies out for seven and Perera 43, it was Amila Ratnaike who stood tall and delivered a huge knock for Town, making 137, including 11 fours and seven sixes, in an impressive innings.

While he didn’t need to bat, Jack Hume was • LDCA A GRADE DIVISION 2 dangerous with the ball, taking four for 24 in Glen Alvie’s innings.

The visitors never looked like mounting a winning effort in a performance that leaves them eager to make amends next week.

IMPERIALS came out three-run winners The win sees Town go top of the ladder.

Inverloch was impressive against Phillip Is- in a thrilling contest against PoowongLoch. land, with a solid 14-run win.

Poowong-Loch opened the batting and strugJan was again the standout batsman for the gled early, with Bardwell (49) and Manders (48) Stingrays in their innings, making a strong 88. putting together some runs to give their side an ultimate score of 9/155.

Jack Ginnane, Lachlan Wright and Tim Sauvarin were all solid with the ball for Imps, taking two wickets each.

Perera then put the runs together for the home side, scoring 70.

With help from Ginnane, who had 38 not out, Perera and Imperials were able to come away with a 2/158 score and grab the win.

Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL also won an entertaining contest, eclipsing MDU’s total of 141 in 35 overs.

Arnup and Olden were the major run-getters for MDU, with totals of 33 and 30.

The Cougars’ attack, led by Rushton with three wickets, was too strong though and prevented the order from scoring a bigger total.

Ben Davison had Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL’s run chase off to a strong start, racing to 51 before being caught.

Sam Hughes then came in and made 66 not out to lead the side to a solid win and third spot STANDOUT: Nick Eddy was the top bowler for MDU against Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL. on the ladder.

Foster’s deadly attack got the better of Kilcun- He took 2/26 off eight overs. da-Bass, the Tigers having their visitors all out for 104 in the first innings.

Coates, Weston, Crawford and East all had two wickets.

It was again the combination of Jones, Staley and Toner which saw Foster get over the line.

Jones had 24, Staley 31 and Toner 23 to give the Tigers a convincing win, tallying 4/109 in just 23 overs.

The result sees Foster take their place at second LEADING THE WAY: Yasir Jan was again the standout player for Inverloch, scoring 88 spot on the ladder, while Killy-Bass stay bottom, and taking three wickets in the team’s win undoubtedly eager to right some wrongs and get on the winner’s list against the Cougars this week.

Imps stay top with close win

against Phillip Island.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 Inverloch 8/187 d Phillip Island 173 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS B Debono c J Black b S Kirton ............ 5 Y Jan b M Royal ................................ 88 K Rotthier lbw b ZR Brown............... 19 J Williams run out ................................ 4 W Taberner c M Royal b TS Niven.... 39 C Fisher c J Black b S Kirton............... 5 A Mujtaba c BD Johnston b S Kirton .. 9 J Strickland c J Black b M Royal ......... 0 L Rankin not out .................................. 5 W Barker not out ................................. 1 Extras (nb 0, w 11, b 0, lb 1) ............. 12 Total 8/187 (40 overs) Bowling: S Kirton 8-1-3-31 (4w), HM Shawcross 5-0-0-43 (4w), ZR Brown 8-0-1-28 (3w), M Royal 8-1-2-44 (2w), C Keerthisinghe 8-1-0-30 (1w), TS Niven 3-0-1-10 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS C Epifano b Y Jan ................................ 4 ZR Brown c K Rotthier b W Barker .. 18 J Black c J Williams b C Fisher ......... 49 BD Johnston c & b A Mujtaba ........... 15 M Royal run out (K Rotthier) ............ 11 S Kirton lbw b L Rankin .................... 27 JR Keating b Y Jan ............................. 14 HM Shawcross b L Rankin .................. 2 A Tolley c W Taberner b L Rankin ...... 0 C Keerthisinghe c & b Y Jan................ 6 TS Niven not out ................................ 10 Extras (nb 3, w 7, b 1, lb 7)................ 18 Total 173 (39 overs) Bowling: Y Jan 8-0-3-33 (1nb), K Rotthier 8-1-0-32, W Barker 3-0-1-20 (2w), C Fisher 8-0-1-27 (2w), A Mujtaba 6-01-28 (4nb), L Rankin 7-0-3-24 (2w) OMK 6/225 d Korumburra 8/179 OMK – 1st INNINGS T Wyatt c C Arnold b D Lloyd ........... 12 E Lamers c P Dunlevie b H McNeill . 36 DP Mock c H McNeill b K Rigby...... 56 RL Williams not out ........................... 70 T Keily c H McNeill b K Rigby......... 12 A Rose c KW Anderson b S Dole ...... 14 J Serong b S Dole................................. 4

J Cochrane not out ............................... 3 Extras (nb 1, w 8, b 2, lb 7)................ 18 Total 6/225 (40 overs) Bowling: S Dole 8-1-2-28, D Lloyd -11-22 (1w), H Fernando 8-0-0-48 (5w), McNeill 5-0-1-48 (1nb), K Rigby 7-1-246 (1w), I Osman 4-0-0-24 (1w) Korumburra – 1st INNINGS I Osman b T Muzarabani ..................... 0 C Arnold c J Cochrane b T Keily ......... 0 D Lloyd c E Lamers b DP Mock........ 78 H Fernando b T Muzarabani ................ 5 K Rigby c DP Mock b J Cochrane ..... 20 S Dole c T Keily b J Cochrane ............. 6 P Dunlevie c T Wyatt b D Dredge...... 18 KW Anderson not out ........................ 18 J Beckwith c E Lamers b D Dredge ..... 5 T Crocker not out ............................... 16 Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 0, lb 5)................ 13 Total (8/179 (40 overs) Bowling: T Muzarabani 5-0-2-18 (1w), T Keily 6-1-1-23 (3w), RL Williams 8-10-29, J Cochrane 6-0-2-31 (3w), N Auddino 3-0-0-20, D Dredge 7-0-2-36 (1w), DP Mock 5-0-1-17 Town 6/287 d Glen Alvie 8/133 Town – 1st INNINGS M Davies c D Thorn b S De Silva ....... 7 SU Perera c & b B Thomas ................ 43 A Ratnaike c B Thomas b C Boswell..137 M Madusanka c S De Silva b J Hales .26 J Lloyd c C Boswell b J Hales ........... 23 D Hume not out.................................. 11 S Naotunnage b S De Silva ................ 12 T Hettiarachchi not out ........................ 2 Extras (nb 3, w 15, b 5, lb 3).............. 26 Total 6/287 (40 overs) Bowling: S De Silva 8-1-2-38, C Boswell 8-0-1-34 (1nb, 5w), J Hull 3-0-0-25 (7w), D Magana Arachchige 8-0-0-65 (3w), D Williams 2-0-0-20 (1nb), B Thomas 6-01-46, J Hales 5-0-2-51 (1nb) Glen Alvine – 1st INNINGS R Slade b J Hume............................... 61 S Smith c A Ratnaike b J Hume ........... 0 D Magana Arachchige c & b J Lloyd... 2 S De Silva b J Hume ............................ 0 DJ Diwell c & b SU Perera ................ 23

D Thorn c J Lloyd b T Hettiarachchi ... 0 C Boswell c A Ratnaike b S Perera ...... 5 J Hales c T Hettiarachchi b J Hume ..... 8 J Hull not out...................................... 10 B Thomas not out ................................. 1 Extras (nb 0, w 15, b 4, lb 3).............. 22 Total 8/133 (40 overs) Bowling: J Lloyd 5-1-1-14 (6w), J Hume 8-1-4-24 (3w), AL Trotto 4-0-0-21 (1w), TD Hettiarachchi 8-1-1-21 (1w), SU Perera 7-0-2-16 (4w), M Madusanka 4-1-0-16, D Hume 4-0-0-14 (2w) Nerrena 6/207 d Club 203 Club – 1st INNINGS K Brann b T Wightman ...................... 51 J Andrighetto c J Cann b J Trease ........ 7 RG Thomas b M Clark ....................... 73 A Geyer c LJ Giliam b Z Trease .......... 5 M Thomas c S Murphy b M Clark ..... 19 L McLean c J Trease b M Clark ........... 9 D Turton lbw b M Clark..................... 10 R Birkett c S Murphy b M Clark ......... 1 J Brann c J Trease b M Clark ............... 2 M McCall c J Hoy b M Clark ............ 12 Z Macdermid not out ........................... 0 Extras (nb 1, w 10, b 2, lb 1).............. 14 Total 203 (38.4 overs) Bowling: J Trease 8-3-1-11 (2w), D Rowe 4-0-0-24 (1nb, 1w), J Hoy 7-00-47 (2w), S Murphy 3-0-0-21 (1w), T Wightman 8-0-1-54 (2w), Z Trease 3-01-23 (2w), M Clark 5.4-0-7-20 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS B Rodgers c J Andrighetto b A Geyer .. 2 J Cann b M Mccall ............................. 26 M Clark c D Turton b A Geyer........... 58 C Salmon not out ............................... 44 Z Trease c J Brann b L McLean ......... 10 T Wightman c L McLean b M Mccall . 25 LJ Giliam b Z Macdermid.................. 19 J Hoy not out ........................................ 7 Extras (nb 3, w 9, b 0, lb 4)................ 16 Total 6/207 (40 overs) Bowling: R Birkett 7-0-0-32 (1nb, 2w), J Brann 4-1-0-29 (1w), Z Macdermid 5-01-31 (2w), A Geyer 8-1-2-28 (1nb), L McLean 5-1-1-25 (1nb, 1w), RG Thomas 5-0-0-23 (3w), M McCall 6-0-2-35

Jack Hughes and Cal Buckland celebrate the wicket of Troy Sinclair. Buckland was solid for the Cougars, taking 2/14.

A GRADE DIVISION 2 Koony LRSL 3/143 d MDU 8/141 MDU – 1st INNINGS M Martin c J Kennedy b J Rushton ... 12 J Sinclair c J Rushton b C Riseley ..... 13 N Eddy c & b T Elliott ......................... 0 G Murphy c J Hughes b T Elliott ......... 6 S Arnup st J Hughes b C Buckland .... 33 MJ Olden c B Perry b J Rushton........ 30 T Sinclair b C Buckland ....................... 4 W Prosser not out ................................. 6 C Cary c B Davison b J Rushton ....... 17 M Cantwell not out .............................. 0 Extras (nb 1, w 17, b 0, lb 2).............. 20 Total 8/141 (40 overs) Bowling: J Rushton 8-1-3-29 (1w), T Elliott 5-0-2-22 (1nb, 5w), J Kennedy 6-2-0-15, C Riseley 5-1-1-15 (5w), I Darsharia 5-0-0-19 (4w), B Perry 7-0-025 (1w), C Buckland 4-0-2-14 (1w) Koony LRSL – 1st INNINGS B Perry c MJ Olden b N Eddy ............. 1 B Davison c T Sinclair b J Sinclair .... 51 I Darsharia c G Murphy b N Eddy ..... 15 S Hughes not out ................................ 66 J Rushton not out ................................. 1 Extras (nb 0, w 9, b 0, lb 0).................. 9 Total 3/143 (35.2 overs) Bowling: C Cary 8-1-0-43, N Eddy 8-02-26 (3w), M Cantwell 5-1-0-13 (1w), S Arnup 4-0-0-22, B Cantwell 8-0-0-28

(5w), J Sinclair 2.2-1-1-11 Foster 4/109 d Kilcunda-Bass 104 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS T Brown c B Coates b J Weston......... 19 D McMahon b B Coates ...................... 5 J Adamson c M Allott b H Griggs...... 18 A Larcombe b B Coates ....................... 1 J Tregear b J Weston ............................ 3 K Duff c H Griggs b T Crawford ....... 14 C Davidson c M Jones b J Staley ....... 22 C Elliott c J Bright b T Crawford ......... 5 J Mahood b B East ............................... 0 R Duff c J Bright b B East ................... 6 H Berry not out .................................... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 2, lb 1)................ 11 Total 104 (38.4 overs) Bowling: B Coates 8-3-2-17 (1w), J Weston 8-2-2-26 (1w), H Griggs 8-4-110, J Toner 8-3-0-13 (2w), J Bright 0.20-0-4, T Crawford 2.4-0-2-11, J Staley 3-0-1-12 (2w), B East 0.4-0-2-8 (2w) Foster – 1st INNINGS M Jones b J Tregear ........................... 24 J Staley c R Duff b J Mahood ............ 31 J Toner c J Tregear b C Elliott............ 23 T Crawford lbw b C Elliott ................ 11 B Coates not out ................................... 7 M Allott not out.................................... 1 Extras (nb 2, w 10, b 0, lb 0).............. 12 Total 4/109 (23 overs) Bowling: C Davidson 4-1-0-17 (1nb, 2w), R Duff 3-0-0-16 (1nb, 1w), J Tregear 5-0-1-23 (1w), A Larcombe 3-0-0-20,

J Mahood 3-0-1-8 (1w), H Berry 3-0-017 (1w), C Elliott 2-0-2-8 (4w) Imperials 2/158 d Poowong-Loch 9/155 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS J Bardwell c & b L Wright ................... 4 C Knox c & b T Sauvarin................... 10 A Bardwell c & b T Sauvarin ............. 49 A Miller b D Perera .............................. 7 L Manders c L Wright b D Ginnane... 48 N Findlay st D Perera b J Ginnane..... 13 M Allen run out .................................... 2 A Jenkins c & b D Ginnane.................. 7 B Monson b L Wright .......................... 0 C Jenkins not out.................................. 2 Extras (nb 1, w 9, b 1, lb 2)................ 13 Total 9/155 (40 overs) Bowling: D Ginnane 8-2-2-16 (1nb, 3w), L Wright 8-1-2-39 (2w), J Piasente 3-00-20 (2w), T Sauvarin 8-3-2-19 (1w), D Perera 8-1-1-26 (1w), J Ginnane 5-0-132 Imperials – 1st INNINGS D Perera c A Miller b J Bardwell ....... 70 T Sauvarin c A Miller b J Bardwell.... 23 J Ginnane not out ............................... 38 S Yakdehi Kandage not out ................ 15 Extras (nb 1, w 6, b 0, lb 5)................ 12 Total 2/158 (30.2 overs) Bowling: A Jenkins 7-1-0-42 (1w), B Monson 6-1-0-32 (4w), N Findlay 3-0-015, M Loader 5-0-0-23, J Bardwell 7-02-29 (1w), C Jenkins 1.2-0-0-9 (1nb), M Allen 1-0-0-3

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Cricket season in full swing INSIDE

Promising punchers aim for ultimate stage Daniel Renfrey JUST a week ago, 16-year-old Corner Inlet Boxing Club fighters Jarvis Bindloss and Lachlan Lewis won gold in this year’s Smithfield Boxfest in Dublin, Ireland.

While representing the Leongatha-based club, Jarvis defeated two Irishmen to take out the youth medal, while Lachlan also defeated two Irish to win the junior medal.

The boys were also part of an Australian team, which included five Victorians and emerged as the top team overall after the tournament.

“Fighting different countries and seeing people from around the world and their fighting styles was great,” Jarvis said.

“Just comparing yourself to them is beneficial, but to win gold was amazing.”

Jarvis has been fighting for seven years, while Lachlan has been fighting for just two.

Both fighters have developed quickly under the guidance of coach Scott Bindloss, Jarvis’ father and an experienced high-level boxing coach, and have followed strict training regiments to improve.

“We train six days, seven days a week, as often as we can,” Jarvis said.

“We mix it up, we do two sessions a day, so we’ll do a run in the morning and then training in the afternoon, which is sparring or bag work.”

With such a large amount of training comes

great confidence in the ring, something the two used to their advantage when push came to shove in Ireland.

“It was tough, there were a lot of good fighters,” Lachlan said.

“There was excitement and nerves, but once you get in the ring you feel confident and get it together, which helps.”

For two young fighters, any experience on the world stage is invaluable.

The event in Dublin not only provided them with a chance to put themselves and their club on the map but gave them the opportunity to learn.

“It’s all about experience,” Jarvis said.

“Making the weight, fighting and developing during the days you’re there, doing a big training camp leading into it, it all helped develop us.”

With the young guns now back in Leongatha, they have their sights set on the nationals in two weeks’ time.

For them, the aim is clear.

“We want to win gold, it’s all about getting on that world stage,” Lachlan said.

“There’s a bunch of pathways that open up after that so that’s what we’re focused on,” Jarvis said.

As far as long term goals go, the two are dreaming of the biggest stages, with Jarvis aiming for the Commonwealth Games and Lachlan aspiring to be an Olympian and world champion.

If they maintain their progression, they may well reach those goals.

FIGHTING GOLD: (L-R) Corner Inlet Boxing Club’s Lachlan Lewis and Jarvis Bindloss were dominant in Dublin, punching their way to gold in the 2019 Smithfield Boxfest. The thrilled fighters now look ahead to nationals.

The promising fighters put in endless work in and out of the gym, constantly working on their fundamentals and mastering their craft to become the best boxers they can.

See page 55 for the latest in Yarram sport, with Yarram area golf and bowls integrated in pages 50, 51 and 52.

Jarvis Bindloss and Lachlan Lewis benefited greatly from the experience in Ireland, and were part of the Australia team with fellow boxers like Ethan Bernades (left), leaving as the overall leaders of the tournament.