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RIDING TO A RECORD Our rail trail could be Australia’s longest - and it all starts today T HE extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail is expected to create a tourist boom.

Tenders close today for the removal of tracks, ballast and sleepers along the disused rail line between Leongatha and Korumburra, ahead of the extension of the trail to Korumburra.

While South Gippsland Shire Council is expecting a sizeable lift to the local economy with an even larger influx of visitors, they say the grand plan of an eventual 168km long trail

would have the region buzzing with activity.

The completed path would open up our region to Melbourne’s east, with a trail running all the way from Clyde to Yarram.

The rail trail plan is backed by a number of neighbouring councils and Destination Gippsland, who see the region as Victoria’s undiscovered gem.

The tourism body’s projections have visitor numbers at 8.5 million annually to Gippsland by 2030, up from the current base of 7.06

million.

If this growth potential is realised, total visitor spending could increase from $1 billion to $1.5 billion.

While they won’t all be trekking down the rail trail, excited tourist operators, shopkeepers and food and beverage businesses can only see the benefits.

SEE THE STORY ON PAGE 5.

ON TRACK: Local cyclist Bruce Beatson loves getting out on the Great Southern Rail Trail.

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Email christopherdickins3@gmail.com for It’s Halloween time across South Gippsland more information. this week.

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Water jobs to stay in Foster

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Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland Water’s decision to stay in Foster has been hailed as a win for people power.

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But there are no guarantees the water authority won’t up and leave after 2023.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the decision for SGW to stay in the short term was a credit to the people of Foster and the Corner Inlet area.

“Just last week in Parliament I tabled a further 600 signatures on petitions, taking the tally to over 1600 people who have signed the petition against the proposed move from Foster,” he said.

“It’s a great credit to the people of Corner Inlet and the Foster Chamber of Commerce, which saw the potential loss of 50 jobs in their town and rallied to oppose it.

“I’m pleased that we have had a win on this occasion, but am conscious that it is somewhat of a stay of execution and South Gippsland Water still has plans to review its office arrangements in three or four years’ time.”

Mr O’Brien said he and the community were willing to work with South Gippsland Water to help address its internal accommodation chal-

lenges, but he remains opposed to any move of the corporate head office from Foster.

“I think there is time now for us to work with the government and South Gippsland Water to do our best to accommodate their staff, but I still see no reason for any move out of Foster,” he said.

“I’ve always loved the fact that there is a State Government agency headquarters in a small town such as Foster, and the 50 jobs that go with it are critical to the local economy.

“We need to get creative on how the corporation’s needs can be met without damaging a great little town in South Gippsland.”

Foster Chamber of Commerce’s Phil Rerden said it was “extremely gratifying” that SGW had decided to stay in the short term.

“It’s a definitely a positive outcome for Foster, the Corner Inlet community and South Gippsland Water customers,” he said.

“Taking 50 jobs out of Foster would be like taking 500 out of Wonthaggi. The move is off the table in the short to medium term.

“Our hope is that community and government can work on a sustainable plan that will see more government agencies located in places like Foster.”

South Gippsland Water was contacted for comment.

WATER WISE: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien is hailing South Gippsland Water’s plan to stay in Foster as a victory for people power.

Council’s legal costs hit $883k SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will governance.

The rest of the $883,000-$360,000 spend $883,000 on legal fees during the comes for future expected costs.

2019-2020 financial year.

“Legal expenses are generally inA large slice goes to the family company of former councillor Jeremy Rich, who quit council after a raid saw him facing drugs and weapons charges.

According to a statement from council, $345,000 was paid out “in relation to the Ansevata water claim”, including a $226,000 settlement in the long running saga.

Another $155,000 was spent in relation to the Bald Hills Wind Farm nuisance complaint, with council defending its finding that there was no effect on residents from noise produced by the turbines.

Independent State Government experts would eventually overturn the decision.

The complaint landed another former councillor, Andrew McEwen, in hot water, after he leaked an email from then CEO Tim Tamlin to one of the complainants, John Zakula, who had taken the council to court over the matter.

Another $60,000 was spent by former councillors, who employed a Melbourne lawyer to pen a letter in their defence against claims by the State Government that they were responsible for poor

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curred for things such as property transactions, planning, contractual and personnel matters and other day to day operations of the business,” the spokesperson said.

JULIE EISENBISE: The South Gippsland Shire Council administrator was in no mood for time wasters at last week’s council meeting.

POLICE BRIEFS Police say there will be increased patrols in the area.

A RESIDENT in Cherry Tree Road, Nyora has had more than $8000 of items stolen from their Motorbike thief nabbed yard and shed.

A 40 YEAR OLD Yarram man who evaded police The thefts involve several items and are be- after stealing a motorbike and several items from lieved to have occurred over a prolonged period. the Yarram BP service station has been charged with numerous offences.

Pump theft He will be summoned to appear in the Sale AN electric water pump was stolen from a property in Silcocks Hill Road, Toora. The theft oc- Magistrates’ Court. curred between 5pm on October 7 and 9am on Missing man found October 8.

The property is in a rural location and police AN 81 year old Won Wron man has been found are requesting anyone with information in relation safe and well in Brunswick. to this theft to contact Foster Police on 5682 2407 The man was reported missing from his home or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. on Saturday around midday. Yarram Police followed up on a report that he had been sighted Deer poached YARRAM Police believe deer hunters may have driving a vehicle with a dog inside, in the Gorused two old vehicles on a private property in the mandale area.

He was located in the Brunswick area around Gelliondale area as target practice recently.

Anyone with information should contact Yar- midday on Sunday. Police said he was a little confused by the situation but otherwise okay. ram Police.

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POLICE BRIEFS Teacher on sex charges A SOUTH Gippsland school teacher is under investigation over a number of sex offences.

Detectives from Morwell Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation team have charged the man with sexual penetration of a child under 16, grooming for sexual conduct with a child under the age of 16 and nine counts of an indecent act with a child under 16, in relation to alleged incidents at a school in the Bass Coast area between 2014 and 2016.

He has been bailed to appear before Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on January 9, 2020.

The investigation remains ongoing.

A Department of Education and Training spokesman said the safety of students “is always our top priority”.

“When the school became aware of the allegations it immediately removed the staff member from the school,” he said.

Magistrate’s fiancée killed at Metung GRAND VISTA: A rail trail linking Clyde to Yarram would be the longest in Australia, if constructed.

Rail trail plans in motion Matt Dunn TENDERS close today for the removal of tracks, ballasts and sleepers along the disused rail line between Leongatha and Korumburra.

But according to South Gippsland Shire Council, the works are just a first step in what could one day be the realisation of a grand dream: the nation’s longest rail trail – stretching for 168km, from Clyde in Melbourne’s east all the way down to Yarram.

“The rail trail itself is part of a bigger project and we’re working with Casey Shire Council and Cardinia Shire Council to see the trail extended,” South Gippsland Shire Council’s Penni Ellicott said.

“Bass Coast Shire Council wants to extend it from Nyora to Woolamai and connect it up to their rail trails. It’s about a broader regional project.”

An economic business case has been developed between the shires of South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Casey and Cardinia.

“It does have impetus. Casey and Cardinia are in growth areas and they’re going to have access to funds. It’s listed among their priority projects now,” Ms Ellicott said.

Council CEO Bryan Sword said rail trail extension was also part of the Gippsland Destination Management Plan, endorsed by Gippsland councils and Regional Development Victoria.

“In terms of State Government knowledge of this project, it sits in strategies that have been endorsed by the government. It means we should be in a pretty good position to attract funding,” he said.

Council will see the rail trail extended from Leongatha to Korumburra. The section from Korumburra to Nyora is next in line.

“The cost has been estimated at $3 million per section, which will include some basic clean up

of the land. Aspirationally, if we can get some government funding we’d like to do both sections together. There’s definitely cost benefits in doing that,” Mr Sword said.

“As it stands, we’re committed to delivering the Leongatha to Korumburra section within two years.”

Mr Sword said it’s expected those who tender for the Leongatha to Korumburra work may deliver it “cost neutral”, since they will be able to sell tracks, ballasts and sleepers as part of the deal. A best case scenario would see council being paid by a tender bidder.

At the other end of the trail, plans are underway for a six kilometre extension of the Tarra Trail, with the 2.5m wide shared path to connect Port Albert and Alberton along the Yarram-Port Albert Road.

Tenders for the $500,000 project closed on October 23. It’s hoped the connection will provide impetus for an eventual path to Yarram.

Riding high on trail project THE visitors have already started to is a woman from Singapore who is on her fourth cycling tour of the region. Ms Moseley said an arrive.

Extend the Great Southern Rail Trail and that trickle of overseas tourists will become a flood, Australian Cycling Holidays’ Angela Moseley said. The Leongatha-based business offers bike hire, tours and accommodation at Leongatha and Fish Creek.

“Seventy five per cent of our clients are overseas visitors. Destination Gippsland is doing a really good job promoting the region. We’re coming off a low base in tourist numbers,” she said.

“In Meeniyan you used to get sausage rolls and pies. Now look at it. It’s amazing.”

Ms Moseley said many businesses were helping drive repeat tourist visits to the region, but high quality eateries were of paramount importance.

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extended rail trail would be “fantastic” for her business and tourism.

“It brings the rail trail from being a two day journey, but to have the ability to keep them here longer would be brilliant,” she said.

“They buy jewellery, art, produce, they go out for dinner, they eat out for breakfast. The other thing the rail trail opens up is the possibility of doing other rides.”

Business is already rising in those towns along the rail trail, with visitor spending from Leongatha to Port Welshpool increasing by $2.7 million (or 6.4 percent) during the 2018-2019 tourist season.

In Meeniyan and Koonwarra the jump has been even more dramatic, with visitor spending increasing by 13.9 percent (or more than $565,000).

A 23 YEAR OLD Mirboo North woman struck and killed by a car in Metung early yesterday (Monday) morning has been identified as Ashleigh Petrie.

Ms Petrie is the fiancée of magistrate Rodney Higgins, who presides over the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court, among others on the Victorian country circuit. Victoria’s chief magistrate Peter Lauritsen and Magistrate’s Court of Victoria chief executive officer Andrew Tenni issued a joint statement expressing their sadness.

“It is with deep regret that we advise that …

Ashleigh Petrie died as a result of an accident involving a motor vehicle early this morning,” it read. The details are still coming to hand.

“Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. Judicial officers and staff are being supported, and appropriate counselling and support services are being provided.”

Mr Higgins is a father to three daughters and also a grandfather of eight. He was appointed to the bench in 2017.

Foster burglaries THREE businesses in Foster were burgled in recent days.

Police are seeking witnesses to the raids, which took place in the town between Friday, October 25 and Monday, October 28.

They are also seeking any information or witnesses to a burglary at Elsie’s Nursery in Main Street, Foster. The crime is believes to have occurred sometime in the past month, with a number of items stolen. Phone 5682 2407 if you have any information.

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BUSINESS BENEFITS: Australian Cycling Holidays’ Angela Moseley is excited about the idea of an extension to the Great Southern Rail Trail.

A WOMAN sustained serious upper body injuries and had to be airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital after the vehicle she was travelling in hit a tree at Woodside.

The incident occurred on a sharp corner on the Woodside North road, around 1.5km from Woodside, around midnight on Wednesday evening.The other occupant in the car was able to phone a local resident.

Police and emergency services were quick to respond. The other occupant of the vehicle was transported to Latrobe Regional Hospital for assessment.

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(L-R) Mirboo North Secondary College students Maddison Jalovec, Lucinda Graeme and Ella O’Kane in their redesigned school uniforms during their Year 12 Celebration Day.

IN TUNE: (L-R) paying tribute to The Wiggles at Korumburra Secondary College were Year 12 students Connor Musselwhite, Keely Harper, Mikaylah Johns and Caitlin Warren.

Leongatha Secondary College’s Brianna Weaver, Zali Deenan and Elly Jones (front) embraced the Christmas spirit as Santa’s helpers.

(L-R) Foster Secondary College students FINAL DAY: Yarram Secondary College Year 12 students made a big effort to make their Ruby Lane, Lauren Gale and Courtney final day celebrations ones they would remember. Bronsen Maxwell (Luigi) and Luke Zuidema were decked out in ’80s attire durBowden (Wally) made a big impression with their colourful costumes. ing their Year 12 celebrations.

Tanner Chisholm turned up for the Year 12 Celebration Day dressed as casual relief teacher Paul Coad at Yarram Secondary College.

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School’s out

FANCY dress and entertaining assemblies were among the fun ways Year 12 students commemorated the end of classes across South Gippsland last week.

Foster Secondary College held an ’80s themed trivia night at the Foster Football Clubrooms last Wednesday night.

“They are an aspirational group,” Mark Tudor, senior school leader, said.

“Some want to work in the medical field, we’ve got students that are really keen to go into data analysis and one that wants to get into theatre, some into law and some sports science kids.”

Korumburra Secondary College students decorated the school grounds with toilet paper and string, before enjoying a breakfast cooked by staff, performing at school assembly and heading to Gembrook for laser tag.

Leongatha Secondary College’s Year 12s celebrated with all manner of characters taking centre stage at an assembly on Wednesday.

Among the more memorable moments was Ben Martin’s turn as Queen front man Freddie Mercury. The accomplished showman proved ready for anything. The Boxed Barbies were another favourite.

A video tribute, which featured a lot of singalongs in student Ryan Hayward’s car, was also a hit – especially a standout performance from teacher Steve Brew, who hit the high notes in Toto’s ‘Africa’.

Mirboo North Secondary College students wore their uniforms to school on their last day to have them signed by friends and staff.

They went home wearing messages of good luck for the future as unique mementos, and were farewelled at a whole school assembly on Wednesday.

Wonthaggi Secondary College students came dressed in an array of fancy dress while Yarram Secondary College celebrated on Friday, with a breakfast at the school, go-kart racing at Stony Creek and a barbecue lunch at Toora pool.

Exams start tomorrow, October 30, and results will be released at the start of December.

ABOVE: Abbey Webb played the role of Willy Wonka, assisted by Oompa Loompa friends Niamh Foster, Casey Walker and Alex Macqueen at Korumburra Secondary College.

LEFT: Charli Ross and Lara Garry came as Shrek and Fiona for Celebration Day at Wonthaggi Secondary College.

BELOW: Campbell Scott, Millie Sadler, Finley Dempsey and George Burgess arrived in creative costumes at Wonthaggi Secondary College.

Leongatha Secondary College’s Ben Martin was more than ready to play the part of Freddie Mercury.

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Halloween was scarily thrilling IT was yet another thriller for Korumburra on Saturday night, with Coal Creek Community Park and Museum hosting its 16th annual Halloween night.

People from South Gippsland and around Victoria travelled to attend the night of dress-ups and festivities, with the event providing great fun.

Visitors enjoyed food, a coffin room, a haunted train and many other spots of Halloween-themed entertainment, as well as a showcase of the best costumes.

Coal Creek coordinator Rowena Ashley beMAGICAL TOUCH: Harrison and Jackson Witherow from Kardella South added a touch lieved the event continues to draw in people in droves. of Harry Potter to Halloween at Coal Creek, Korumburra. “I now see children who were coming here at 13, 14 and 15 grown up and bringing their little ones,� she said.

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“It’s three-generational. You see grandparents, parents and children all dressing up and everyone enjoys it. It’s a family event and it provides a safe setting for people to do their thing on Halloween.�

Not only does the event allow people to enjoy Halloween festivities, but it also showcases what Korumburra and South Gippsland has to offer. “People know Korumburra from this event being here and it allows people to come and see this park for the first time and realise how fantastic it is,� Ms Ashley said. “You only need to walk around and have a look to see how much people are into it.�

With many grim reapers, evil clowns and skeletons in attendance, the night again drew a crowd and lived up to expectations.

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Would you like to be involved in a creative project to ‘claim a space’ for young women?

The South Gippsland Shire Council is very excited to be running Girls own Space a Gender Equality through the Arts project, and we are looking for local young women (aged 15-28) to work with professional artists to create something special across 4 towns in South Gippsland during early 2020.

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FREE to all participants, with no previous art experience required. Girls own Space will run over 8 weeks, during the first school term of 2020.

To be a part of Girls own Space, please send a brief email that outlines why you’d like to be involved to; girlsownspace@southgippsland.vic.gov.au before Friday 22 November.

You don’t need to have a creative background, just bring yourself and your enthusiasm.

For more information contact Alisha Gilliland or Mary Sullivan at 5662 9200 or girlsownspace@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

DJ, Annabelle, Natalie and Nick Meadows of Leongatha brought the fantasy world of Willy Wonka to life.

Noticeboard PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

IMPOUND VEHICLE - NOTICE OF SALE

Council impounded the following vehicle in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989: 9-Sep-2019 Expressions of interest are made by accessing Council’s Impounded on: Impounded from: Sandy Point Road, Sandy Point website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 8/11), Colour: Grey contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics Year: Unknown can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

Make: Unknown Body Type: Trailer Wednesday 20 November, 10.00am* (Council Agenda Topics only) Registration Number: Mercury engine serial number 0D001477 Expressions of interest are made by accessing Council’s VIN Number: 6T9T22S0310JPL031 website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 15/11), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics As this vehicle has not been collected and relevant fees can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website. paid within 14 days of impoundment, the vehicle will now be offered for sale to the public.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Venue: Council Chambers, 1 Michael Place, Leongatha Wednesday 13 November, 2.00pm*, 5.00pm*, 7.00pm*

Wednesday 20 November, 2.00pm Council Chambers, 1 Michael Place, Leongatha Register your questions (by COB 15/11) by accessing Council’s website ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ page, contact 5662 9222 for details. Alternatively you can

15 minutes of the Council Meeting.

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

GENERAL LOCAL LAW AMENDMENT

Weather permitting

Tree requests: Whole Shire

General Local Law 2014 (Amendment 1 of 2019) South Gippsland Shire Council propose to amend General Local Law 2014 to be referenced as General Local Law 2014 (Amendment 1 of 2019). This proposal is made under section 119 of the Local Government Act 1989.

Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire

A person can make a submission to this proposal.

Submissions can be lodged via the “Our Say� link on Council’s website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, or in writing addressed to South Gippsland Shire Council – 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

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Submissions are to be received by no later than 10 January 2020.

Offers marked “Abandoned Vehicle� and addressed to the Coordinator Local Laws, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 are hereby invited for the purchase and removal from Council of the aforementioned abandoned vehicle.

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submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of the submission.

Offers close at 2.00pm on 8th November 2019 and are to be delivered to Council’s reception area at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha on or before the said time and date. The vehicle can be viewed at the Council Depot in Yarragon Road, Leongatha by appointment with the Local Laws Department on 5662 9200. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Please note, that copies of submissions (including submitters’ names and addresses) will be made available at the Council or special committee meeting at which the above proposal will be considered. The Council is also required to make submissions available for public inspection for a period of 12 months.

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for inspection at, and obtainable from Council’s Customer Service Centre located at 9 Smith Street Leongatha.

For further enquiries, contact Luke Mullen on 03 5662 9200.

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Footpath & kerb replacement: Victoria Road, Loch & Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan Unsealed road grading: Leongatha North, Stony Creek, Dumbalk, Toora North

Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra South, Outtrim, Foster, Foster North Amenities blocks building works: Waratah Bay Caravan Park Tree uplifts: Outtrim – Leongatha Road, Outtrim, Devils Pinch Road, Toora North, Koonwarra – Inverloch Road, Koonwarra, Hunts Road & Albert River Road, Binginwarri Refurbishment works: Fish Creek Kindergarten Gravel road resheeting: Hazel Park Road, Welshpool, Albert River Road & Hunts Road, Binginwarri Drainage Works: Mardan – Dumbalk Road, Dumbalk Pioneer Street, Foster Reseal preparation: Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower Boat ramp works: Fishermans Jetty Boat ramp, Venus Bay Slip batter works: Griggs Road, Hallston Fencing works: Sanders Lane, Korumburra

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

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NEWS IN BRIEF Murder hearing continues today A COMMITTAL hearing in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court heard the man who allegedly murdered his former partner in Phillip Island was “controlling”.

The alleged killer, Adrian James Basham, has been accused of murdering Samantha Fraser, 38, at her Cowes home on July 23 last year.

According to a report of the case, Basham was accused of being a “controlling, manipulative” and “abusive” husband.

The hearing continues today (Tuesday).

SPROUTING JOBS: Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh discusses opportunities for horticulture in South Gippsland with vegetable grower Chris Schreurs and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

MP: Show us the money Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland will miss out on potential jobs and horticulture will not expand unless the State Government helps with the massive costs of infrastructure.

That was the message delivered by Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh when he visited the Schreurs vegetable farm at Middle Tarwin last week.

The company now employs six people at Middle Tarwin, with the possibility of creating more jobs should it expand further.

It sells celery, spinach and rocket lettuce across Australia and into Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai in the Middle East.

The Middle Tarwin site comprises approximately 45 per cent of the company’s yearly production.

Mr Walsh said the State Government should boost the grants issued by the state department Regional Development Victoria to fund vital infra-

structure that would enable industry to expand.

“When RDV was fully funded, they would have been able to have grants to upgrade the power, to upgrade the potable water, to do roadworks or turning lanes to get trucks into this particular establishment in the future,” he said.

Mr Walsh said the State Government did not adequately fund Regional Development Victoria and the Regional Growth Fund in the May budget so that meant there was no funding for such projects.

His calls were echoed by Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, who said horticultural businesses like Schreurs need affordable water and electricity.

“Horticulture businesses like this need a security of water supply particularly over summer,” he said.

“Most of our rivers are fairly well allocated now and so we need to look at alternate supplies.

“I believe there are going to be other companies out of south east Melbourne that are impacted by urban growth and will come into this area. It

POLICE BRIEFS Go karts stolen

means jobs for the area.”

A government spokesperson said the government was funding Regional Development Victoria and “we won’t be taking lectures from those who allowed unemployment rates to balloon and spent just half of what we have in the regions in their time in government.”

Chris Schreurs, of the Schreurs vegetable business, said the company had been planning to build a packing facility and warehouse at its Middle Tarwin site, but was no longer doing due to the high cost of electricity and water.

The company will now look to a location between South Gippsland and Koo Wee Rup, but could expand in South Gippsland, subject to future water availability from the Tarwin River.

“From a soil and climate point of view, there are excellent opportunities in South Gippsland,” Mr Schreurs said.

The business expanded its operations to Middle Tarwin and continues to farm at Clyde and Devon Meadows near Cranbourne.

THE Stony Creek go kart track was broken into over the weekend with thieves stealing a black box go kart trailer.

Go karts, tools, money and parts were also stolen in the raid. If you have any information, contact Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.

School zone blitz YARRAM Police have stepped up patrols around schools after a number of complaints were received about speeding drivers.

Yarram Police patrolled the Alberton Primary School area recently and two drivers have been issued speeding fines for mid to low range speeding through the school zone area.

Over the limit A 32 YEAR old Toora man has landed in hot water for speeding and being over the limit.

Intercepted by Foster Police for speeding on the South Gippsland Highway at Foster, he was found to have a blood alcohol reading of 0.077.

He will face court at a later date.

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Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland

For further information please contact: info@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mr David Leslie

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HERE’S TO FARMERS: Greg Hocken of Bairs Otago Hotel in Leongatha was busy pouring drinks and helping to raise money for drought-stricken farmers over the weekend as part of Let it Pour.

Pubs back farmers LEONGATHA’S Bairs Otago Hotel raised funds for drought-stricken Gippsland farmers through Great Northern Brewery’s Let It Pour event over the weekend.

The brewery donated more than 1000 kegs of beer across Australia for the weekend, with pubs donating all proceeds of Great Northern sales to Rotary’s Australia Drought Relief Appeal.

Bairs Otago Hotel was one of these pubs and

raised around $1200 through Great Northern sales.

South Gippsland beer fans showed their support and the hotel’s Chris Hocken was happy with the result.

“It went really well. Everyone’s always happy to help farmers,” he said.

“It was successful last year and successful again this year. We’ll definitely be doing it again next year.”

Meeniyan thanks CFA for 75 years of service THE Meeniyan community celebrated 75 years of service to the community by the Meeniyan Stony Creek CFA on Saturday.

Originally formed in 1944 as Meeniyan Dumbalk Stony Creek Bush Fire Brigade, more than 200 members have joined, trained and served as firefighters.

It is only with the support of the families, friends and community that these members have been able to serve.

As a part of the celebrations, the grounds of the fire station now have a memorial to past captains in its front garden bed.

The records of the brigade, memorabilia and photo archives have been updated in the process of organising a display at the dinner.

The display included the original minutes of the public meeting to form the brigade, compe-

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CELEBRATING CFA: Charlie Young and his head master from Stony Creek Primary School, Ken Wright, were among the guest speakers at the Meeniyan Stony Creek CFA’s 75th anniversary dinner. tition uniforms and photos from throughout the years.

The guest speakers on the night included Reg Hannay, John Mackie, Ken Wright, Paddy Eldred, Dean Delaney and Charlie Young.

They spoke on their experiences as members recalling many funny anecdotes and significant events, including many bushfires throughout the years.

Bill Alards represented the CFA organisation and spoke about the vital support of family and friends given to firefighters.

Representatives from Fish Creek, Koonwarra, Foster, Dumbalk and Inverloch fire brigades attended.

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“Snakes do not attack. They are defensive Darren Robinson if they feel you are a threat to them. The me“I keep dog wash in my bathroom next to dia could do with using less emotive adjectives my shampoo and conditioner. Guess which one when it comes to snake posts.”

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“Snakes bite as a defensive mechanism if “Put my mobile phone with my groceries on the checkout, the girl on the register goes “I messed with or stood on or cornered.” won’t charge you for this lol.”

Faith Buckland “Tell that to a tiger snake! I had one chase me because it felt like it. They will have a go at you RANDOM TRIVIA for nothing. I was walking down the paddock to In 2017 more people were killed from injuries bring home the cows. It raised its head, looked caused by taking a selfie than by shark attack. at me and charged. I ran and looked back, it was While there were only five deaths due to still coming for me after sprinting 10 metres.” shark attack that year, there were 35 deaths Rob Brown worldwide caused by taking a selfie.

“I don’t understand why people are so defensive and protective of snakes?! Yes they usually only attack to defend themselves, but you don’t have to attack them for them to feel threatened (a bit like a swooping magpie). I will protect my family and pets over protecting a snake any day!”

Morgan Fisher “Having seen a BIG tiger snake chase someone several car lengths and striking who was just walking to his car, I’m calling rubbish.”

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Inverloch’s David Settle captured this enchanting purple sunset and it’s reflections in the water at Eagles Nest, Inverloch.

The initiative was made possible by the generous donation from Nutra Organics and Inverloch FoodWorks.

Seventy volunteers joined the event, based at Rainbow Park at Inverloch.

Enthusiastic children, young adults, parents and grandparents did their bit to clean up beaches from Mahers Landing to Kilcunda.

A citizen scientist group at Pensioners Corner at Inverloch collected and recorded small fragments of hard plastic, plastic film and lots of cigarette butts.

The other rubbish collected and returned on the day was analysed by primary students.

Face painting and live music from Souly Us entertained locals and visitors.

The event is expected to be held annually.

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Theatre thrives in Wonthaggi NEWS IN BRIEF

“We are hoping to resurrect them now that that THREE friends and musical theatre pertheatre has been refurbished. formers, who came together by accident “It’s a great theatre and it needs more profestwelve months ago, put on a brilliant per- sional product.” formance to a near sell-out crowd at WonIf you missed out, there is chance to watch Michael Cormick in concert again in May next year thaggi Art Centre over the weekend.

Featuring Marina Prior, Michael Cormick and Silvie Paladino, Friends For Life was a one night only event.

“The audience had a mighty time. With those three you can’t help but have a great time,” Chris McKeena from Promac Productions said.

Mr McKenna said his production company, which is based in Melbourne, is looking to re-introduce Morning Melodies – a show designed for those theatre-goers wanting to attend earlier in the morning – to the Wonthaggi Arts Centre in 2020.

“We used to do them in the late ’80s in Wonthaggi and they were a sellout,” Mr McKenna said.

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when he returns with Rachael Beck for their performance of You and I. The musical evening is promised to be full of hits and highlights from musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Chicago, Blood Brothers and more.

Mr McKenna advised to “look out” for the official announcement.

PUBLIC housing tenants could save up to $350 a year on power bills, according to a pilot study at Wonthaggi looking at ways to improve energy efficiency in public housing.

The EnergySmart Public Housing Project aims to improve the efficiency of 1500 houses with such improvements as new heat pump hot water systems, reverse cycle air conditioning systems, insulation and encouraging tenants to reduce their energy use.

A Wonthaggi property has received extra ceiling insulation, draught sealing for doors and vents, and a new reverse-cycle heating and cooling system to replace the previous inefficient heat panel.

The home is now easier to keep warm in winter and cool in summer.

Victorian Housing Minister Richard Wynne visited the home last Thursday.

MUSIC MAGIC: If you missed Michael Cormick in Friends for Life on Sunday, you’ll get a second chance when he returns with Rachael Beck for You and I in Wonthaggi next year.

Leongatha trees to go Street residents and property owners to provide an opportunity for them to indicate their preference on retaining the Queensland Brush Box street trees or removing and replacing them.

“It’s worth noting there’s been a consultation process with council staff on the matter associated with the trees in the street,” administrator Christian Zahra said.

“It’s worth noting the response from local residents when given the choice of which option they wanted was to support the removal of the trees.

“It has to be clear and put on the public record: of the 49 responses received, 42 were in favour of removing the trees. It’s very unusual to have such an overwhelming response to tree removal.”

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will remove Queensland Brush Box trees from Peart Street, Leongatha after a resident-led push to see them go.

At the June 26 council meeting, a petition was received containing 81 signatures in total (70 signatures from directly affected Peart Street residents), saying the street trees are a hazard and should be removed from the streetscape.

Council resolved to survey all residents and property owners along Peart Street to seek their opinion on whether to retain the Queensland Brush Box trees or remove and replace them with a more suitable tree such as the Prunus blireana.

In August, council surveyed all Peart

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The plan has been in the works for a numwill acquire land near Korumburra ber of years.

Secondary College to build a walk“This acquisition is really focused on the way for pedestrians and cyclists. children walking to and from the Korumburra The 2.5m wide concrete shared path will run from the intersection of Radovick Street and Guys Road in Korumburra along Jumbunna Road down to the Korumburra Secondary College.

In order to proceed with the project, a compulsory land acquisition process 121 is required to be carried out in accordance with the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act

Secondary College. The initial plan was for the restoration of the footpath to be part of a development on a nearby property,” administrator Rick Brown said at last week’s council meeting.

“However, the development of that property has been delayed. As a consequence of that the council takes the view that the safety of children must come first.”

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YOUR SAY

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

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TIME OF THEIR LIVES: Seanan Trewin as Shrek and Sophie Walker as Fiona at Korumburra Secondary College during the Year 12s’ last day.

Make the most of school days TEENAGERS across South Gippsland celebrated a special time in their lives last week: the formal end of classes ahead of Year 12 exams.

The occasion recognised the end of another chapter in their lives and was a time to reflect on their contribution to their school and broader communities, as well as on what they have achieved academically, personally and socially.

The completion of Year 12 is a milestone and is a time of pressure for students, not only to achieve the best results while combining social and extra-curricular activities, but also to determine what they wish to do with their lives.

For some, this is an easy decision as they’ve had a long held dream to pursue, while for others, the decision is far from straightforward.

All students can do is their best while being aware of the need for balance for their own wellbeing and enjoyment of life, particularly when it’s the end of a time they will never experience again.

Every day students are surrounded by their friends at school but next year, this may not be the case. Some people will stay while others will leave to pursue jobs and dreams elsewhere.

So if you are studying Year 12, look after yourself, or if you are the relative or friend of someone who is, be sure to keep an eye on how they are going.

Exams are a challenging time but this period will pass and beyond that, there is a lifetime to prepare for – and enjoy.

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Call for support of Halloween HALLOWEEN at Coal Creek has been and gone again for the year and the bad weather did not stop people from coming and paying a newly introduced entry fee.

It was as usual superbly organised by volunteers. A local car club took over parking and traffic directions, there were many volunteers taking admission, fronting the admission lines for various paid and unpaid activities, and they all wore smiling helpful faces.

Many volunteers were themselves dressed for the occasion and were part of the fun as statues or acting in character.

It was a wonderful community event.

Thanks to everyone who made it happen but I have a question please.

I drove and walked the length of the Korumburra shopping strip on the afternoon and evening

of the event, and found not a single advertisement advertising and supporting the event on display.

There were no window displays on a Halloween theme directing interested people to Coal Creek activities held on the night of October 26 and showing their support for the event.

Also missing were the recently removed drums that were featured in the winter solistice festival which was supported by the Korumburra Business Association and widely voted for by the wider local community to win support and funding in the Pick Your Project initiative.

These drums had been on display for weeks and could have been used to add atmosphere and interest to the occasion and act as links to the two town locations.

Finally we have heard constantly from the South Gippsland Shire Council administrators that festivals are the way of the future for South Gippsland Shire and they are shining examples of the strength and power of our local communities, as witnessed in the Mirboo North Italian Fiesta, the Meenyin Garlic Festival and the Korumburra

Southern Lights Festival.

My question?

Does the failure to include, support and promote the yearly Halloween festival at Coal Creek indicate the true divide between the council, its administrators, the Korumburra Business Association and the Korumburra Round Table, and the hard working, unsupported voiceless volunteers and locals who work tirelessly and turn up to show their support for their true community, not just to spend their money in business promoted ventures in this town?

How are these people consulted in our community?

Thanks.

Marie Gerrard-Staton, Korumburra.

Editor’s note: The Halloween event did advertise a gold coin entry fee (as opposed to a donation) but as in previous years it wasn’t strongly enforced at the gate.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Julie Eisenbise I HAVE certainly been making up for my time away in the last week.

Tuesday night I was in Mirboo North with administrator Christian Zahra and acting CEO Bryan Sword.

It was inspiring to hear from the local community about their projects. They take on all sorts of challenging tasks with vigour and it has led to a strong, friendly group with whom consultation will continue as they outline their plans for their future.

On Wednesday we had our monthly council meeting and resolved a number of issues such as land acquisition to progress the path to Korumburra Secondary College and the local law review, which will be out for public comment over the next two months.

On Thursday I was at Manna Gum Community House in Foster, then at the opening of the terrific refurbishment of the Foster library.

The local library is now available 24 hours

a day, seven days a week, so no matter what time of the day or night you want to grab a book, borrow a DVD or use a computer, you can swipe your membership card and it’s all there waiting for you.

From Foster we headed to Fish Creek for the sod turning at the new kindergarten. We had the honour of hosting the Member for Eastern Victoria, Jane Garrett MP at both the library and the kinder. She got a sense of the potential this area has.

When I talk about South Gippsland, more and more I find myself talking about the people.

It is the people that make this such a warm and inviting place. It is also the people who will be the energy that will make the potential of this region a reality.

Finally, I spent Saturday night judging the costumes at the spectacularly spooky Halloween event at Coal Creek. What a wonderful week!

Cr Brett Tessari IT has been a big couple of weeks for Bass Coast.

After the State Government’s recent announcement of $1.15 million for erosion mitigation works in Inverloch, Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, was in Kilcunda last Thursday to declare the entire Bass Coast Shire as a Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) to protect its environment, landscape and lifestyle.

The announcement to extend the DAL across the whole of Bass Coast reinforces what we all know - that Bass Coast is a beautiful place to live and to visit.

By 2035, our population is expected to increase by 37 per cent.

This growth will place significant pressure on residential availability in Bass Coast. It will be critical that this is managed in a way that encourages growth in our regional centre and protects our coastal hamlets.

Council has identified Grayden’s Reserve in Newhaven as the potential site for a regional skate park and play space.

Thanks to all of the community members who attended the drop-in session at Grayden’s Reserve in Newhaven recently to chat about project.

You can still have your say through an online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/NM7KNZ6. The survey is open until November 3.

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix was held on Phillip Island over the weekend - the biggest sporting event in regional Victoria, which brings an estimated 90,000 people to Bass Coast.

Incredibly, the economic benefit the event brings to Bass Coast Shire is in excess of $30 million.

The GP is the cornerstone of council’s events program and is a major driver for off-season visitation and employment.

Bass Coast has successfully hosted the GP for the last 22 years and the great news is the event is set to remain at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit until at least 2027.

Finally, a shout-out to Wonthaggi Primary School for their annual Mini Mudda event that they held recently. It wasn’t the most pleasant weekend weatherwise, but the muddy obstacle course was a huge hit with the hundreds of kids that took it on.

The event is also the school’s major fundraiser for the year, so well worth supporting.

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College captain Luke Nicholson celebrates his last day.

Fabulous farewell for Newhaven students

HIGHLIGHTS - there were many for the Newhaven College Year 12 final day last Thursday.

It started with a breakfast for the students with their families, followed by the presentation assembly in the college gymnasium where Year 12 students filed in to huge applause by parents, staff and board members.

Vice principal Jason Scott acted as MC and Gea Lovell gave an inspiring address and said the Year 12 students “are outstanding role models for the rest of the school”.

“We have opened the doors and the road ahead is in your hands,” Mrs Lovell said.

She encouraged all Year 12 students to “go forward and help improve our world”.

Two of the four college captains gave wonderful speeches with James Mercer encouraging his fellow Year 12 students to work hard to get where Prestigious awards were presented to Australian Defence Force Bass House captains Alexander McMahon, Charlotte Stubbles, Ash- they want to be.

“You are all capable of great things,” he said.

Long Tan award recipient Alex McMahon, Papworth prize winner lee Tobias and Angelina Christos celebrated winning the House Cup, The band Queen’s rousing Bohemian RhapElla White and Principal’s Prize went to Martin Peters. a trophy that has not sported the great green ribbons for 15 years. sody song was belted out by the school’s Finetics band and definitely got the audience rocking.

Other entertainment was provided by the Senior Vocal Group and college band Parallel Parking.

Students then assembled on the college oval for the traditional releasing of the doves to signify the students setting off on their next journey.

Completing a magnificent send of was the valedictory dinner for Year 12 students, parents and families.

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SET TO SOAR: above, Newhaven College chair of the board Greg Price with captains James Mercer, Meg Hynes, Matisse Cousins and Luke Nicholson, principal Gea Lovell and students and families for the traditional releasing of the doves to celebrate the Year 12 last day of school.

Newhaven College’s Year 12 - Class of 2019

Leongatha Rose Spectacular Featuring the RSL Rose

November 8 & 9

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Stop and smell the roses THE sight and scent of hundreds of roses will welcome visitors and exhibitors to the 48th annual Leongatha Rose Spectacular.

To be held on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, the show promises a great opportunity to view the myriad varieties of roses and to speak with exhibitors and experts alike on all aspects of the rose.

Opening Friday from 12noon until 5pm and Saturday 9.30am to 4pm.

This year the feature rose is the RSL rose; a gorgeous specimen that flowers in burgundy and amber and boasts a long stem with glossy, deep green foliage.

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

Besides the large cut flower section, there will also be children’s activities, plant stalls and posies for sale, as well as the Red Cross ladies serving their signature delicious morning and afternoon teas and lunch at Leongatha Memorial Hall.

Presented by the Leongatha Horticultural Society, the Leongatha Rose Spectacular will also coincide with the conclusion of the All Things Rose project.

This community based project - a joint collaboration between the horticultural society and the Leongatha Community House - has

JUST ROSY: Sandra McDonald encourages locals and visitors alike to attend what is going to be a standout show of the rose this November. been running throughout the year and is aimed at stimulating interest in all aspects of the rose, from horticulture to the arts.

A chance to view and note outstanding roses, as well as the opportunity to appreciate the verdant scenery of amazing South Gippsland awaits you at this year’s Leongatha Rose Spectacular.

For more information, contact Josie on 5657 3292.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Bass Coast protected from over development THE Bass Coast is now permanently protected from over-development after the State Government introduced strengthened planning controls.

Victoria Planning Minister Richard Wynne was in Kilcunda last Thursday to officially declare the Bass Coast Shire including Phillip Island, the Bunurong coastlines from Inverloch to Point Nepean, the George Bass Coast and Bass Coast Hills, and surrounds as Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

“This declaration acknowledges the special significance of this region to all Victorians and protects it for generations to come,” Mr Wynne said.

“We’re looking forward to developing a 50year vision for the area to protect and enhance the attributes of the beautiful Bass Coast.”

The declaration comes after consultation with the community and includes a Statement of Significance from the Bunurong Land Council outlining the cultural, spiritual and heritage importance of the Bass Coast to the Bunurong People.

The coast is valued for its rugged coastline, beaches, prime farming land and iconic tourist spots including Philip Island, Cape Paterson and the Bunurong coastline.

The government will now work with the community to develop a Statement of Planning Policy. The statement will outline a 50-year vision for the area, including township settlement boundaries, to protect the environment.

Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale said, “The local community is well aware of the assets of our stunning landscape and precious coastline and it’s great to see what we love about it being protected for future generations.”

COLOURFUL CHARACTER: Korumburra Business Association committee member Gil Freeman has completed paintings of Korumburra from all angles.

Artist backs the town he loves About 25 photos were stitched together to give A WATERCOLOUR rendering of Ko- all the shops in the main street,” Gill said.

With a lovely heritage feel, the card will be Gil an image from which to paint. rumburra will go on sale in the coming an instant collector’s item for tourists and locals Gil has painted many watercolours of Korumweeks to help put money in the coffers of alike. burra and its surrounds. Despite the card’s obvithe Korumburra Business Association.

“I like watercolours and I set myself a chalThe painting, which looks at the town from the ground and the air, was done by Grow Lightly’s Gil Freeman, a KBA committee member, and will appear in the town’s shops as a card, priced at just $3.

“The front of the card shows the view from Arawata out to the hills. Inside we have a view of

lenge to paint all parts of the town. Korumburra is a really beautiful town in its history, hills, old buildings and fresh buildings,” he said.

“I wondered how we could present all that. It’s why I featured the main street. I walked the street and took photos all the way along.

“The hard part was presenting that perspective.”

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ous artistry, he confesses that art has remained a pursuit for which he has never been paid.

“It’s more of a hobby. If ever I go on holidays I’ll keep a diary of sketches. I’ve got about 30 years worth,” he said.

“I know some people want me to put on an exhibition. I’ll work up to that,” he said.

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Fishy kinder takes shape FISH Creek locals Sarah Parkes and Gippsland shire have expressed an interest in enScott McCormack will send son Killock rolling their child in three year old kinder. “It’s lovely to be in this building and we can to the town’s kindergarten next year. see the vision. All of the research shows us that Their daughter attended last year.

It’s a hollowed out building at the moment, but a transformation is taking place. “We already know the centre well. It’s just going to be amazing. It’s a beautiful centre already but an update to the facilities will make it even better,� Ms Parkes said.

Last week Member for Eastern Victoria Jane Garrett visited Fish Creek Kindergarten to inspect the progress on the childcare facility’s $367,000 upgrade.

South Gippsland Shire Council has tipped in $219,000, while $148,000 came from the State Government.

The renovation includes a bathroom upgrade, a new locker area, ramps for strollers and wheelchair access, a communal consulting room and a new sensory alcove to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.

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Ms Garrett said. “The formative years of three and four are now known globally as the foundations for life. It’s not just about slapping a few three year olds in a room and shutting the door. “It’s about creative spaces like this – and I want to pay tribute to the builder – with interaction between the indoors and outdoors. It’s then what you do in those spaces, with high quality teaching staff and wonderful parent committees. These are the foundations that create beautiful lives.�

Prom Coast Centre for Children’s Kate Woodward said the State Government’s investment in three year old kindergarten would prove a “fabulous thing for families�. “This kindergarten holds a very special place in this community. Kindergartens are really important hubs for bringing people together in all sorts of ways,� she said. “This upgrade will assist this kinder provide a high quality educational service for those early years.�

BOOK LOVERS: (L-R) South Gippsland Shire Council administrator Julie Eisenbise, West Gippsland Libraries CEO Leanne Williams, Friends of Corner Inlet Libraries’ Chris Kemper, Member for Eastern Victoria Jane Garrett, West Gippsland Library Committee’s Keith Cook and West Gippsland Library chair Geoff Ellis at the Foster library.

Foster library opens 24/7 THE Foster Library is now granting pa- services and online job opportunities. The project addresses these issues.� trons 24 hour access.

The move was celebrated last week, with Member for Eastern Victoria Jane Garrett ‘opening’ the new facility.

For those who have battled hard to see the dream come to fruition – like Friends of Corner Inlet Libraries’ Chris Kemper – it was a day to savour.

West Gippsland Libraries CEO Leanne Williams said the project was a “first of its kind in Victoria�. “It delivers on our core purpose, to build healthy communities by connecting people to knowledge and each other. The 24/7 library is vital to providing access to more people for more hours,� she said. “Almost 50 per cent of this community work more than 35 hours per week. Getting to the library has become increasingly difficult. “Almost 25 per cent of the community doesn’t have internet access, creating a barrier to essential

Ms Williams said all West Gippsland Libraries members could apply for a token granting them 24 hour access.

Ms Garrett said the library would be all things to all people, whether breast feeding mothers, students or older citizens. “I think this is a reflection of how libraries are in no way a thing of the past. They’re absolutely a thing of the future. This is another example of the way they’re evolving,� he said. “Each library is unique and each library reflects its community.�

Ms Garrett said the $70,000 the State Government chipped in for the project was a “significant amount, but, of course, in an overall budget, it is but a drop.� “What you see is that drop creating a beautiful fountain – a fountain of knowledge, spirit and community, of which this is a gorgeous one,� she said.

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PRESERVING HISTORY: Glenn Sullivan has released a book taking an in-depth look at Wonthaggi Technical School’s history.

A walk down memory lane WONTHAGGI’s Glenn Sullivan has released a book of the history of the Wonthaggi Technical School dating from 1918 to 1987.

“For the past 12 months I have been researching the history of the Wonthaggi Technical School,” Mr Sullivan said.

“Each chapter is a unique look at the development of this school, attempting to portray what it was like at that time at school in Wonthaggi and district.”

The book starts by taking a look at why the technical school in Wonthaggi came to be and how the local leaders of the town were able to establish it.

There are reports of unique aspects of the

school over time, in particular the battle to establish a ‘farmers class and the HPV program after the demise of the tech school.

“There is information and stories about the unique characters who made the school what it is,” Mr Sullivan said.

“One such person is teacher and VFL player (while he worked in Wonthaggi), Bill Shelton.

“In 1924 he took a group of boys to Melbourne for the weekend and hosted them at a Melbourne versus Geelong game. He was playing for Melbourne at the time and at the same time he was a leader in the building of the sports pavilion, by students, that stood in the south west corner of the school yard from 1924 until 1986.”

Enquiries about the book can be made to DeserveSuccessWTS@gmail.com.

ALL SMILES: Meeniyan’s Hayley Phillips, manager of Pandesal Bakery, and staff are delighted to be serving locals from their new Meeniyan location.

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GRAND LANDSCAPE: Tour operators Deb and David Eales promise travellers a memorable holiday in France.

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Congratulations to the Pandesal Bakery in Meeniyan

They are excited to offer a holiday next HAVE you ever dreamt of driving through the French countryside, tasting May 2020, showcasing the highlights of France the world-renowned food and wine, vis- and taking in diverse regions not commonly visited. iting villages and chateaux?

See places of historical significance and natural beauty, from Monet’s gardens to the Cathar Castles of the Languedoc, from the beautiful Loire Valley to sipping champagne in Reims.

Fully accompanied and driven by experienced travellers to France makes your holiday one that is unlike anything on offer.

Deb and David will be hosting an information session on Thursday evening, November 7 in Foster. Talk to previous travellers and get to know Deb and David. French cheese and wine will be served, and photos shown.

For details, call or message Deb 0429 950 093 or email dndeales@gmail.com

Sensors to save lives at intersection LIFESAVING technology will be in- to significantly reduce the severity of crashes if troduced at a dangerous intersection at they do occur.

Safety barriers will also be installed at the inWattlebank.

The State Government is installing sensor-activated electronic speed signs at the intersection of Korumburra-Inverloch Road and Lynnes Road - a high risk intersection near Inverloch.

When vehicles approach the intersection from a side road, under-road sensors will temporarily reduce the 100km/h speed limit on the main road to 70km/h until the car moves through the intersection.

The temporary slower travel speed also helps

tersection with works now underway and expected to be complete in late November.

In the past five years, there was one recorded crash at this intersection, with someone killed and two people suffering serious injuries.

“Trying to turn onto a busy, high speed road can be risky and frustrating. This new technology will give drivers more time to move through the intersection,” Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale said.

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Local couple Deb and David Eales launched France Small Group Tours in 2017 and recently returned from their second tour for 2019.

They spent 28 days wandering the French countryside followed by three nights in Paris, just three minutes’ walk from the Louvre.

“We have made a connection with some amazing Chambre d’hotes (BnBs) and family run hotels where you will be greeted as a friend,” Deb said.

“This type of accommodation can only cater for a small group of eight like ours.”

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Business rises to the top ICE MACHINES COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION BEER REFRIGERATION

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Congratulations & best wishes to all at Pandesal Bakery ALL SMILES: (L-R) Andrew Graham, Marco Orr, and Patricia and Stephen Orr celebrate their new location and next step in their business, Pandesal Bakery.

yan, the spacious, alluring location – which is a delicate blend of country and industrial – boasts a variety of artesian breads and pastries.

Owners Patricia and Stephen Orr vowed that while they were expanding, they would maintain their product excellence.

“We won’t mass produce. We make everything from scratch using local produce,” Patricia said.

“It’s a better flavour. Our bread has no preservatives too, which is better for the digestive system.”

Patricia said their use of real, South Gippsland butter, only using basic ingredients and a long fermentation process, all combine to enhance flavours and is better for gut health.

While the bakery specialises in sourdoughs, they also offer delectable Turkish loaves, ciabatta, polenta, fruit loaves, spelt sourdough and many more varieties.

“Every day we have all different breads,” Patricia said.

“We’ll have more pastry and bread varieties

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The expansion not only means more pastries and breads, but increases the need for more staff.

Patricia said since relocating two weeks ago, they had taken on more staff and were looking to employ additional team members, especially another baker.

Their larger venue will also allow them to cater and provide workshops in pastry, bread and cake-making for adults and children.

Juliet La Fontaine, current employee of Pandesal Bakery and teaching chef at TAFE Chisholm, will head these future workshops.

Patricia and Stephen said the community support had been “unbelievable” in helping them relocate and since re-opening their doors.

With the long weekend approaching and an influx of customers expected, Pandesal Bakery are preparing themselves now for the busy period ahead.

For more information, pop in store or call the bakery on 5664 7468.

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Going from strength to strength WHILE other towns in country Victoria are struggling due to drought, jobs losses and sluggish retail conditions, Meeniyan is one town bucking that trend.

One such business in Meeniyan which is thriving, among several in the town, is Bread and Pickles.

Purchasing the business from Naomi Pratt in late 2015 was Lauren Jacovou who diversified the business into a gourmet takeaway and catering business.

With the increasing tourism focus on MeeniBUSINESS GROWTH: (L-R) Bread and Pickles in Meeniyan has enjoyed steady growth, yan and the growing popularity of the Great Fiona Barclay, owner Lauren Jacovou with daughter Elsie-Mae Jacovou and Justine Southern Rail Trail, Bread and Pickles was also Camilleri. thriving as a dine-in venue.

To gain notoriety for its food Bread and Pickles developed its gourmet offerings further and with it came awards such as this year’s success in the Great Aussie Meat Pie competition. The business won awards for its sausage rolls, bolognaise pies, creamy seafood pies and chicken and chorizo pies.

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able a few months ago. This gives more room for those who prefer eating in.

As owner Lauren explained, in the original location it was very hard at times for people to get a seat.

“It surprised us initially how many wanted to stay in and eat. We now have a much-increased capacity. It’s also now easier for mums with toddlers and prams to get into the shop. We also have some couches at the back for people to lounge in or for groups to get-together,” Lauren said.

Two growth areas for the business are in offering breakfast early from 6am and also the really popular fish and chip Fridays with fresh gummy shark that day.

Lauren is proud of what she has achieved in such a short time, going from being a single mum on a parenting pension and working as a dishwasher in a nursing home to now managing a staff of 15.

Having run a business called Lal Lal Kitchen near Ballarat, manufacturing wholesale quiches, she has had both business and food experience and her parents backed her all the way when she noticed the business for sale when visiting Meeniyan.

Be sure to call in and sample the menu when you come out this Cup long weekend or anytime during the week.

Food Bank helps families at Meeniyan BREAD and Pickles, with the help of the community, is helping struggling families at Tarwin Valley Primary School (TVPS).

The idea is simple. People can donate any amount of money into the bank account at Bread and Pickles. The business keeps a record of contributed money and put it towards the cost of purchasing and preparing filling and nutritious meals for identified families at TVPS. The primary welfare officer at the school decides who gets the food and the receiving families remain anonymous, even to the management and staff of Bread and Pickles.

Owner of the business Lauren Jacovou said the same could apply in other businesses in the town whether it be a haircut, some groceries or a dinner out. She invited any businesses to contact her if interested in setting this up.

It’s a win-win for the community with the money staying in the town for the benefit of struggling families and supporting a local business employing 15 people.

Another way the community could help is by contacting the school and requesting to be on the mailing list for their cooking roster. The school will advise you when they are looking for volunteers to cook a meal. Contact Donna on 5664 7382 or email giliam.donna.d@edumail.vic.gov.au

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Fun and frolics at Marty Gras WHAT started out as a birthday party has turned into a whole town event and fundraiser: The Meeniyan Marty Gras, a clever take on the traditional Mardi Gras

by Meeniyan’s Marty Thomas.

The inaugural event was held last year following Marty’s same theme at his 30th and 50th birthdays, which attracted significant attention.

Now the event is back again this year to celebrate inclusivity and diversity throughout the community on Saturday, November 9.

“We decided to turn it into a fundraiser because everyone had such a great time,” Marty said.

“It was amazing seeing everyone come together and dress up; it was a melting pot of our community. It’s always been a welcoming community.

Marty said this year they were expecting more than 200 people to attend the celebration from across the state.

It’s a night packed with outrageous fun and frolics.

Drag queen and stand out performer, Krystal Ring, will bring a dazzling, floorshow to remember to Meeniyan Town Hall while a troupe of ritzy performers and a DJ will also form part of the line up.

A Mardi Gras inspired float will arrive at the hall at 7.30pm, and the most outrageous and flamboyant costume will be awarded the best dressed

prize.

A raffle and auction will also be up for grabs and supper will be provided as part of the $40 ticket, with proceeds divided between two charities: Opportunity Development through Art in Cambodia and South Gippsland Inclusion Network.

“The Cambodia charity is very dear to my heart. I’ve been over to Cambodia a few times and volunteer my time there teaching them the Bring your most outrageous, glitzy costumes to this year’s Marty Gras in Meeniyan for your English language,” Marty said. chance at the best dressed award.

“And the South Gippsland Inclusion Network helps gay and lesbian youth to feel included in the community.”

An opportunity to meet and greet the glamorous drag queen, Krystal Ring, over tapas will be possible on Friday, November 8, 6.30pm at Moo’s at Meeniyan.

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“We are hoping to encourage a weekend stay.”

Marty said he was planning to make it an annual, weekend long event in future.

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Show your blooms HAVE you ever considered entering your favourite spring blooms, plants, vegetables, preserves, floral or visual art or photos in a garden show?

FLOWER SHOW: The Welshpool Flower Show is on again this Melbourne Cup long weekend.

LEFT: Mount Best’s Patricia Newby won first prize with her arrangement of dahlias at last year’s Welshpool Flower Show.

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The Welshpool and District Horticultural Society’s 59th Spring Show, entitled ‘Language of Flowers’, is being held over the Melbourne Cup weekend at the Welshpool Hall.

The show will run on Friday, November 1 from 1.30pm to 5pm, and continue on Saturday, November 2 from 10am to 4pm.

The show’s official opening is on the Friday at 2pm with a great Welshpool contributor, Alan O’Neil, doing the honours.

There are no entry fees but prizes are awarded in every show section category.

Entries are welcomed from novice/first timers to expert exhibitors.

Children’s entries are encouraged.

Entries need in by 9pm Wednesday, October 30.

Club members will be available to help entrants stage their exhibits and answer any queries at the Welshpool Hall from early on the Friday morning.

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November 2 - 5 2019 Weekend Gardens to offer insight into sustainability

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THE Meeniyan Progress Association fish pond next to the outdoor decking area and will be presenting its annual open garden features a great array of colour from shrubbery, trees and annuals. day this Saturday, November 2.

I Can See Clearly Now is a rural property This year’s event will feature six local gardens plus some great new initiatives, including gardening education by Grow Lightly at the Meeniyan Community Garden.

Other attractions are information sessions at Schreurs vegetable farm at Middle Tarwin and handcrafted garden pieces at the Meeniyan RSL Men’s Shed.

The gardens open for inspection include No Boundaries, two neighbouring gardens that overlook the Great Southern Rail Trail with gardens that merge at the front and rear of the respective properties.

Eclectic is the Word is a quirky and interesting garden on a corner block. It has interesting highlights with many recycled sculptural features intermingled among a variety of shrubs and succulents.

The owners of Good, Better, Best have a connection to the famed Furphy Foundry in Shepparton and have an iconic cast iron end of a Furphy tank featured.

The garden is on a sloping block with a raised

overlooking the Tarwin Valley and the township of Meeniyan four kilometres away as the crow flies.

The owners of Young and Expansive moved to their stunning rammed earth home just under 12 months ago.

It is a large sloping rural block with great views to the south.

More than 500 trees and shrubs have been planted already, with more to come. Areas have been terraced and the archway next to pool will soon have an array of flora reaching for the sky.

This garden will continue to evolve and enthral, and become one of the signature gardens in the area.

Tickets and maps will be available at the Meeniyan Hall Foyer on the day from 9am to 3pm.

Entry is $10 per adult with all proceeds going to the Meeniyan Progress Association.

For more information, please call Peter Twigg on 0457 22 1438.

INDUSTRY FOCUS: Schreurs vegetable farm at Middle Tarwin will be open to the public as part of the Meeniyan open gardens this Saturday.

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Belinda takes Landcare to Africa THE message of Landcare will travel from the rolling hills of South Gippsland to the plateaus of Uganda in coming weeks as Australian Landcare International (ALI) volunteer Belinda Brennan prepares to address the Uganda National Landcare Conference.

Ms Brennan, who is partnerships and engagement team leader with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority at Leongatha, will be presenting on the topic of catchment management, a practice that is embedded in Australian natural resource management but a new concept to African audiences.

“In Uganda, ‘catchment management’ might see the landholder consider the top of the nearest hill as the catchment rather than take a broader view that considers all the small creeks that flow into the broader rivers and then either to the sea, or in Uganda’s case, Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest inland freshwater lake and the source of the world’s longest river, the Nile,” Ms Brennan said.

She hopes that by taking a ‘whole of catchment’ approach, Uganda can adapt some of the learnings from the Australian setting to improve and protect their own environment.

“Our work in reducing run off and nutrient entering places like Corner Inlet or the Gippsland Lakes is directly transferable to the African setting,” Ms Brennan said.

While the two countries have definite differences, Ms Brennan said the model that Landcare has developed over 30 years practice in Australia is comparable to the approach used in Uganda.

“In many respects, Landcare in Uganda follows a similar path to here in Australia with facilitators working with individual landholders to change behaviours,” Ms Brennan said.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Belinda Brennan from the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority will return to the African nation of Uganda to spread the Landcare message.

She will be making her second trip to the equatorial, land linked country.

One of the key differences however is the Ugandan farmer’s need for wood which often sees trees harvested for firewood to provide heating and cooking fuel for the household.

“One of the areas Australian Landcare International has been working with the Ugandan team is in the development of agro-forestry, the planting, management and harvesting of trees in a sustainable manner,” she said.

“This not only provides landholders with a steady and reliable source of much needed firewood, it has also help protect near-by National Parks which were being raised for firewood.”

A key difference between the two landscapes and local economies is the variety of roles a tree planted by Landcare in Uganda might have.

“While a planted tree might aid in stabilising the land as it might here at home, in Uganda the species of tree will be specific to the area so that it attracts bees, which supports the production of honey, one of the key crops in subsistence farming in the area,” Ms Brennan said.

“Further, the foliage from the trees might also be a source of feed for the one cow that a farmer might own, meaning that one tree can have multiple positive impacts.”

She displays an incredible and deeply rooted passion for the impact Landcare can have both lo-

cally and overseas.

“Landcare is active in over 17 countries including places like Fiji, Kenya, Canada, the US, Pakistan, Japan, Philippines, South Korea and Uganda. I can tell you it changes lives in these places,” she said.

“We might give a grant of a few hundred dollars and it transforms lives. Who wouldn’t be passionate about being involved in something like that?”

Ms Brennan’s journey to Uganda has been made possible by being the recipient of Victorian Farmers Federation/Landcare Victoria Inc Heather Mitchell Memorial Fellowship at the recent Victorian Landcare Awards.

Giant worms provoke gurgles from above MORE than 30 curious landholders gathered at Poowong recently to hear from a leading expert on Gippsland’s unique giant earthworm.

The event, organised by the South Gippsland and Latrobe Landcare networks, saw terrestrial invertebrate expert, Dr Beverley Van Praagh present on the Giant Gippsland Earthworm and the burrowing crayfish of the area, the Warragul, the Narracan and the Strzelecki.

“These are unique creatures to our region,” said Cassie Wright from the South Gippsland Landcare Network.

“All of these creatures are listed as ‘threatened’ so anything we can do with landholders to

both preserve or improve habitat for them is worthwhile.”

Landholders in the South Gippsland or Latrobe catchments are encouraged to apply for funding to improve habitat for any of the species.

“Really we’re looking at perhaps, fencing off certain small areas, replanting if that’s appropriate to assist these animals to survive,” Ms Wright said.

The day saw Dr Van Praagh give a presentation on the four species that reflected how incredibly unique they are.

“These animals are only found here. On all the planet, this is where they live and anything we can do to protect them and help them thrive is incredibly useful,” Dr Van Praagh said.

Following the presentation

PRIME EXAMPLE: Landholders inspect a site improved to provide habitat for the Gippsland Giant Earthworm. at the Poowong North Hall, the group visited two sites which have been improved to assist the Giant Gippsland Earthworm.

“We visited two sites, both of them established as demonstration sites by South Gippsland

Landcare Network and partners several years ago that are a little bit different,” Ms Wright said.

“Traditional revegetation sites can suck up a lot of water and be too dry for Giant Gippsland Earthworms in par-

ticular. So, these sites used a modified technique where tussock grasses were planted.

“In more recent times, Beverley has re-visited these sites and found earthworms to be present so we’re delighted about that and wanted to show that to people who were interested in helping protect the earthworms.”

Dr Van Praagh said the Giant Gippsland Earthworm has specific habitat requirements, in particular the hydrological conditions and soil type need to be just right for them to flourish.

“It’s encouraging to see so many people at today’s event.

I hope that that enthusiasm can carry through to people doing works on ground to help these amazing animals survive and flourish,” she said.

The other focus of the day was the different species of burrowing crayfish that can be found in parts of West Gippsland.

“West Gippsland is a hot spot for burrowing crayfish and is home to nine different species, five of which are restricted (endemic) to the region and considered in need of conservation actions to help stop their decline,” Dr Van Praagh said.

“Three of these have special protection in Victoria and are listed under Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act. A field day to further discuss the burrowing crayfish will be held early in 2020.

If people are interested, they should register their interest with the Landcare network in their area.

O’Brien starts listening tour LEONGATHA’S Community House is the road, Mr O’Brien said all the main towns in the electorate would be visited. In each locaall things to all people.

Last week it became a meeting place for those keen to meet their local state member. Grievances were aired and concerns noted as Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien offered his ear to the community.

As one attendee noted after the get together, “He really does listen.” A somewhat more cynical person said, “Action is what’s required.”

“I sometimes get the comment, ‘Well, at least you came out and saw us.’ Well, that’s my job.

The bare minimum of what I need to do is listen,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Being here is formalising what I’ve always done. What I regularly do is talk to people about their issues and what can be done in the next 10, 15 or 20 years.

“Among the issues I’m dealing with at the moment, like the Princes Highway duplication or the Korumburra Secondary College or the Black Spur. I’m banking those projects and saying they will be done.”

He said what he would lobby for at the next election “and the one after that” was now under consideration.

While Leongatha was the first stop along

tion Mr O’Brien will conduct day and night time meetings.

“In the next six weeks I’ll visit the main towns, as well as places in between,” he said.

The meeting schedule is designed to coincide with the release of a community survey, which is being mailed out to constituents. It can also be accessed online, through Mr O’Brien’s website.

In Leongatha the issues raised are long running. They include the state of South Gippsland Highway, a lack of doctors and police, and poor public transport.

“I think the themes will be similar around the region. Roads are certainly one of the biggest issues in the region, along with jobs, depending on where you live,” he said.

“This is not a scientific exercise, but I’ll get a feel for what people want and some new ideas.”

He said Berry Creek beef farmer Fergus O’Connor had spoken with him at length about carbon capture for farmers.

“If we can do something from a state perspective to help our farmers improve productivity, while also benefiting the environment, that’s COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (third from left) something we can look for a policy in the future,” meets with Berry Creek beef farmer Fergus O’Connor, Leongatha’s Linda James, Bernie James and Antionette Daniel and New Wave Gippsland project worker Ben Corcoran. he said.

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Your Weekly Wellington Shire Council Update

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

We currently have vacancies in the following roles:

Stratford Mechanics Hall Foundation Underpinning Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019

Compliance Officer Closes: Sunday 3 November 2019

Major Culvert Repair Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019 Port of Sale Skatepark Lighting Works Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 13 November, 2019 Reconstruction and Sealing - Rathjens Road Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 20 November, 2019

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Pop of colour for the Maffra Skatepark

Visitor Information Centre Officer Closes: Sunday 3 November 2019 Building Inspector (Limited) Closes: EOI Ongoing 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.

Inspections are starting this week, tidy your property and maintain it in a fire ready condition to avoid a Fire Prevention Notice.

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ith the Fire Danger Take advantage of a No Fee Green Waste month at Period now upon us, waste facilities in Wellington during November.

Wellington Shire is urging residents to prepare their properties for what could be a Prevention Notice can result month of November, during difficult fire season. in fines of $1,652 for each normal operating hours.

Our officers will be inspecting individual owner.

Burn-offs are not permitted all properties across the shire, To help you clean up, Council during the Fire Danger Period beginning 6 November, to has introduced a No Fee Green and can result in hefty fines. identify those that need to be Waste scheme for the month of cleaned up to reduce the risk of For further information about November. fire. preparing your property for fire and the fire prevention process, This means that you can take If you receive a Fire Prevention visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ your green waste to any one Notice, we urge you to read it fire and for information about carefully and take action before of Wellington's waste facilities the no fee green waste month at Kilmany, Maffra, Loch Sport, the due date.

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The Maffra Skatepark received a pop of colour from VCAL students at Maffra Secondary College last week as part of their 2019 Skatepark Project.

State-wide ban on plastic bags

The skatepark ramps were transformed with colour, leaving a long lasting positive message of community spirit for young people who will use the space in the future.

The Victorian Government state-wide ban on lightweight plastic bags starts on Friday. Degradable, biodegradable and compostable shopping bags with a thickness of 35 microns or less are included in the bag ban.

The project is a collaboration between the students at Maffra Secondary College and Wellington Shire Council to improve the skatepark for use by the Maffra and wider Wellington communities.

Congratulations to everyone involved, it's come up great! See more photos of the end result on our social media accounts.

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WORD ON THE STREET Today we talk to dog lover and foster carer from Toora, Lynette Hawkes.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I recently moved to the country, away from the city which is wonderful.

I’ve been in Toora for a year and four months now. The transition has been magnificent.

Country people are so much more friendly and so much nicer, people say hello, and it’s slower paced.

I’ve been doing dog rescue with Starting Over Dog Rescue for about five years. I went to the Dog Lovers Show which is on at Carlton every year.

They had the dog rescue there, and that was when I had first adopted my dog, so I thought I would give it a go.

We have about 200 carers in Melbourne and I’m trying to get more carers down South Gippsland way.

In South Gippsland I have eight carers.

We are always looking for people to be foster carers or volunteer for anything you think you can do, like knitting dog jumpers.

We need beds made, towel donations, food donations, and things like that.

If you’d like to help, get in touch with Starting Over Dog Rescue online and fill out a form, and we’ll be in touch with you.

What were you doing in Melbourne prior to moving here?

FANG-TASTIC NIGHT: Alan and Kath O’Neill from Welshpool Post Office are gearing up for a busy night of trick or treating this Halloween in Welshpool.

Probably people don’t know how many dogs come through from the pound.

We are only just one rescue group and we get five-10 dogs a week. That’s just from the Mildura pound. That gives you a perspective of how many dogs don’t get rescued and how many dogs are coming through other rescue groups as well.

There are lots of challenges.

You do get attached to some dogs, and some you are glad to see them go to a new home.

I remember one particular dog, Donald. He was just skin and bone and he was all bent over and frightened when he came in, and he turned into such a beautiful dog.

When they come in like that, they can only get better with love and food. It is so rewarding. The sad part is what us humans do to animals.

Pushing dog rescue up in Melbourne as well!

I also had a cafe in Collingwood for 10 years, and then I started doing the dog rescue and that got quite busy.

It was a big shift because the cafe was pretty successful; we also sold knives and did knife sharpening and sold kitchenware, so it was very diverse.

But I was so glad to come down here and just relax. It’s hard at first to take the time to smell the roses but once you start doing it and get used to it its good.

At the moment in my life I would like to open another business, but definitely not a cafe. But in saying that, I’d be tempted to make coffee, be- What is your advice to someone wanting cause I do love coffee. to adopt a dog?

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Upgrades to the 56 year old infrastructure began in April and the construction phase of a new pump well are nearing completion, marking the half-way point of the project.

“We identified the existing pump station was no longer meeting capacity or occupational health and safety requirements,” South Gippsland Water’s Philippe du Plessis said.

“Significant investment is being made to up-

IN DEEP: South Gippsland Water has sunk a 14m deep construction shaft as part of sewer pump works in Yarram.

Twenty four homes have also come on board WHEN Alan and Kath O’Neill arrived in Welshpool over three years ago, Hallow- to hand out goodies.

Children who register will receive a free lolly een was a non-event. bag to hold all their treats on the day and a free “We saw a few kids roaming around and heard

that kids were going to other towns for Halloween,” Alan said.

While the owners of the Welshpool Post Office had never celebrated the spooky occasion before, they saw it as the perfect opportunity to bring the community together.

Now it’s their second year co-ordinating Welshpool’s fright night to great success.

Despite being a small town, last year more than 35 children attended and already 30 have registered for this year’s trick of treating event.

“We were wondering where all the kids were Don’t take on a dog unless you are really precoming from last year!” Alan said. pared to look after it – and desex it!

Waterworks turn heads PEOPLE riding or walking along Lawler Street in Yarram will have noticed the work being carried out by South Gippsland Water at its sewer pump station.

Welshpool’s Halloween is frightfully good fun

grade pumping and storage volumes at the site to ensure a reliable and efficient service that benefits customers, community, our staff and the environment.”

Works crews and contractors have been finalising the below-ground components of the upgrade, including the sinking of a 14m shaft to accommodate a new pump well, muncher pit and pumps.

“Soil was excavated from the site to create the shaft which has been reinforced using the ring and timber method to ensure safety and stability during construction,” Mr du Plessis said.

“Segments of pump well and muncher pit have been installed in stages within the shaft, with around 200 cubic metres of concrete and stabilised sand around the wet well and muncher pit.”

With the completion of the new pump well, the existing pump well will be converted to cater for excess and emergency storage.

The two pump wells will increase storage capacity and, along with new pumps processing greater volumes of wastewater, the pump station will be capable of coping with storms rated at a one-in-five-year event.

Upcoming works will focus on the demolition of existing buildings to make room for a new pump station, the installation of 7.5m vent poles, new valve pits, an above-ground switchboard, and a 180kW back-up power supply generator.

The existing pump station will be converted into 385kL of emergency storage to allow the system to better cope with storm events.

Two new pumps will be installed and pumping capacity will increase to 75L/second, which will provide increased efficiency when pumping wastewater nine kilometres to the Tarraville Wastewater Treatment Plant.

South Gippsland Water advises that traffic management will continue to be in place as these works will impact pedestrian and vehicle traffic along Lawler Street and pedestrian traffic on the path between Yarram Memorial Park and Lawler Street.

Kids get physical EVERY October, Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school kids to walk, ride or scoot to and from school.

Walk to School is a great way to help students learn healthy habits and achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily, every day.

Welshpool Primary School students, parents, teachers held their Walk to School Day. After the walk, students enjoyed a healthy breakfast before settling into normal classes.

WALKING FOR HEALTH: Welshpool Primary School students put on their walking shoes for their Walk to School event.

sausage sizzle – courtesy of Yarram Woolworths – will be available to all at the rotunda in Welshpool Park at 5.30pm, October 31.

Prizes for scariest dressed will also be handed out.

“It’s good to get the community together. The kids have a ball,” Alan said.

Alan and Kath will also deck the rotunda out in kooky decorations for all to enjoy.

It’s not too late to register for your free lolly bag either.

Head to https://bit.ly/2WbjVi1 for more information or drop into Welshpool Post Office.

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Free green waste disposal extended NO Fee Green Waste Disposal is being offered to residents in the Wellington Shire throughout the month of November.

BRINGING SMILES: Yarram Early Learning Centre staff members Brianna Blunden and Jade Ayton and Crossley House Aged Care facility resident Myrtle MacNee with some of their children, Samuel Silvester, Jace Vidamaur, Jack Sucking and Abigale Griffiths.

Kids brighten our seniors’ day YARRAM Early Learning Centre children and staff visited the residents of Crossley House Aged Care facility recently.

Staff from Crossley House and the centre enjoyed watching the children interacting with Crossley House residents. Children chatted with residents, which brought smiles to their faces.

No fee green waste disposal is being offered at all landfill and transfer stations in the shire.

Traditionally this service is offered over the Melbourne Cup weekend with extended hours at all facilities.

However, this year, council has decided to extend this offer for the entire month, during normal operating hours to allow residents more time to spend preparing for the coming fire season.

Last year, Wellington had its best response ever from residents cleaning up their properties.

Wellington Shire Council mayor Cr Alan Hall said he hoped the trend would continue this year.

“We had fantastic results last year, with only 12 properties throughout the whole shire requiring compulsory clean-ups,” he said.

“That was the best result we have ever had for a pre-fire season clean-up.

“I do hope residents take advantage of the No Fee Green Waste offer we have this year, for the whole month of November.

“Council is providing even more opportunities to get prepared for the fire season.”

If a property is identified to pose a potential fire risk to life or property, council will issue the owner with a Fire Prevention Notice with instruc-

GARDEN WASTE: Wellington Shire Council’s No Fee Green Waste Disposal has been extended from just one weekend to the whole of November. tions to clean up.

Penalties of $1652 can apply for failure to comply with these notices.

For further information about preparing your property for fire and the fire prevention process, see the Wellington Shire Council website at www. wellington.vic.gov.au/fire and for information about the no fee green waste weekend see www. wellington.vic.gov.au/greenwaste

Community unites to restore church chairs CHRIST Church Tarraville parishioners have worked with Yarram Men’s Shed members to restore beautiful altar chairs at the church.

Port Albert resident Wendy Myers volunteered to refurbish the fabric panel inserts of the two chairs, and applied gold cord and gold cross fabric as decorative highlights.

Graham Ireland, also of Port Albert, repaired a split and Sue O’Loughlin from Langsborough provided metal braces for the repair.

Fabric was donated by Liz McComb from Longwarry North.

Gary Millard of the Yarram Men’s Shed reattached panels to the chairs, with the help of fellow members.

The men’s shed completed the job in time for the Christ Church service on the fifth Sunday of September.

The two altar chairs now take pride of place either side of the Christ Church altar.

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

FURNITURE RESTORED: Two beautiful old chairs, saved when St Luke’s Alberton church was removed from the community, have been restored by the public. Wendy Myers shows off the finished chairs.

Timber industry rewards safety GIPPSLAND plantation harvesting company Mountain Logging has won the 2019 HVP Plantations Chairman’s Safety Award.

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Mountain Logging provides harvest services in Gippsland and HVP Plantations is one of the Yarram district’s major employers.

Mountain Logging’s four crews harvest more than 300,000 tonnes of plantation wood each year across Gippsland.

In presenting the award, HVP Plantations recognised the valuable safety work Mountain Logging has done through the introduction of a winch-assist harvesting system on steep slopes, a grapple camera system to provide operators with full visibility and improved accuracy, and a sixwheel-drive super forwarder to move logs to safer loading sites.

As well as operational improvements, Mountain Logging introduced new technology for its staff including apps that provide remote access to all documentation, monitor employees working alone and monitor equipment start-up, inspections and maintenance.

HVP Plantations has a safety commitment of zero harm and requires its partners and contractors to demonstrate the same commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety performance.

The award was presented by HVP Plantations chairman Adrian Kloeden.

“The award is driven by peer nominations and

SAFETY FIRST: The team from Gippsland plantation harvest company Mountain Logging accepted the HVP Chairman’s Safety Award in recognition of the many measures it takes to reduce the risks faced by staff on the job. recognises individuals, groups and contractors for their outstanding contributions to workplace safety,” he said.

“Mountain Logging should feel very proud of the work it has done, from introducing new technology for remote document access to its new winch-assist harvesting system, which has resulted in the company being recognised with this award.”

HVP Plantations chief executive officer Stephen Ryan said to receive a nomination for the Chairman’s Safety Award is an outstanding achievement in itself.

“Mountain Logging can be extremely proud to take home the award this year,” he said.

“The company has gone above and beyond for its staff by using really new and exciting technology that is helping ensure everyone can come to work and return home safely.”

HVP Plantations is a privately owned plantation forestry company, managing more than 240,000 hectares across Victoria. HVP supplies logs for sawn timber, paper manufacturing, treated panel board and other timber uses to domestic and export customers.

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Stop working and exercise SOMETHING as simple as stretching or taking a short stroll can be enough to put you in a better mood and make you more productive at work.

Exercise Right is urging employees and workplaces to consider the value of physical activity to boost workplace mental health, a message that Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) supports.

“In health promotion, we are starting to hear phrases like ‘sitting in the new smoking’,” YDHS health promotion officer Angela Aitken said.

“Sedentary behaviour can contribute to a range of poor health outcomes, including aspects of mental health and wellbeing.

“It’s easy to think if you are sitting at your desk all day, you’re being a better worker, but if you get up and get the blood pumping, you can actually be more effective.”

Ms Aitken said not only do frequent physical movements improve brain functionality and mood,

actually getting out of the office and your environment can work wonders to “clear your head”.

For those that are time poor, Ms Aitken said it was about finding those little ways of being active during the day.

“For instance, I park further away from work and walk,” she said.

“I will also walk around and chat to someone rather than sending an email.”

Simply taking a moment to stretch can also help.

Exercise physiologist Jacinta Brinsley said, “The focus on workplace mental health is increasing and rightly so.

“Almost half of all Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, with one in five adults affected every year, so it’s an issue that’s likely to affect most workplaces and their employees.

“Building physical activity into workplace culture helps with relationship building and improving social cohesion.

“It can also boost work performance by improving cognition, mental flexibility and memory, whilst reducing stress and anxiety.”

Other ways for workplaces to be proactive in their approach to physical activity include walking or standing meetings, allowing flexible work hours to provide employees the chance to make time for physical activity and investing in standing desks.

For more tips on being active at work, visit exerciseright.com.au

GET MOVING: Taking a walk, even a short one like getting up to fill your drink bottle, is enough to help you maintain better mental health at work says Yarram and District Health Service health promotion officer Angela Aitken.

Call to Agnes Falls volunteers PATHWAYS and picnic grounds have been cleared, shrubs planted, and the shelter and every picnic table sanded back and re-oiled at Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve.

The revamp comes in time for warmer weather and the influx of visitors to the falls.

The dedicated volunteer group also recently hosted their Bushcare’s Big Day Out Open Day. The national day of action aims to encourage everyone to get involved with their local Bushcare, Landcare or other groups of dedicated volunteers.

Friend of Agnes Falls volunteers encouraged anyone in the local district who is interested in helping preserve the natural attraction to join the active group.

To join, phone Kathy on 5688 1400 or check out their Facebook page for more details.

FOR NATURE: Friend of Agnes Falls volunteers are encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to join their effort to conserve Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve.

WELLINGTON Shire Council local laws officers received more than 170 reports of unsecured cattle roaming local roads last financial year.

Wellington Shire Council has joined with Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) to manage unattended livestock on arterial roads within Wellington.

They have asked farmers to help keep local roads safe by securing their livestock.

RRV’s Sara Rhodes-Ward said they were keen to work with farmers to protect lives and prevent damage to property.

“We understand the drought has brought some difficult times for farmers across Gippsland and that stock can become more difficult to contain when feed is scarce,” she said.

“We are reaching out to our farming commu-

nity, everyone from hobby farmers to large scale enterprises, and asking them to check their fences and make sure gates are secure and closed for the safety of everyone on our roads.

“Wandering livestock poses a significant safety risk to our community, especially on high speed roads where a collision between a large animal and a vehicle can have disastrous consequences.”

Wellington Shire Council mayor Cr Alan Hall said livestock has a tendency to try to escape paddocks during times of drought.

“We are asking farmers to ensure their stock has access to enough water and feed during these difficult conditions,” he said.

If you see unattended livestock on roads in Wellington Shire, call the council on 1300 366 244 or Victoria Police.

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The app is integrated with the triple zero (000)

their smartphone and give them the opportunity to respond, providing the location of the patient and the known closest accessible automated external defibrillator (AED).

GoodSAM asks the responder to attend the scene to provide CPR and defibrillation. An ambulance will always be dispatched.

Medically qualified and first aid trained professionals are the first to be invited to join Victoria’s community of trusted responders, which includes off-duty paramedics.

If this is you, head to www.ambulance.vic.gov. au/goodsam/ for more information.

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Newhaven band night rocked ROCKING the stage at Phillip Island’s lege by director of music Kirk Skinner. rock venue for the talented young students who The Shearing Shed is a top entertainment spot picked up their instruments and entertained a Shearing Shed last week were some 70 talented Newhaven College music stu- and lent itself perfectly to become an underage packed house. dents who provided top entertainment during the school’s annual bands night.

The bands night is one of the most popular evenings on the college calendar for students, according to college principal Gea Lovell.

“All the bands from Year 5 to Year 12 were sensational, and it was great to see so many performing with our talented staff musicians,” she said.

“A brilliant opportunity was taken up and enjoyed by so many, and for parents to see development and growth across the year levels is just superb.

“The crowd was ecstatic and enthusiastically participated all night, many imagining, I am sure, that they were at a rock concert.

“A huge thank you to all involved, to all who encouraged the rehearsals throughout the year, and to those who encouraged and supported our students along the way.

“Particular thanks to Rob Turton and David Prideaux for leading quietly from behind with all the setup, transport, sound checks and program development. It was a great night indeed.”

The evening gave students and the college CLASS ACT: Parallel Parking band members Kirby Fuller, Cape Woolamai, Martin Peters, Year 12 student Imogen Price sings one of community a chance to get together and celebrate Wonthaggi and Mia Stratmann, Ventnor performed at Newhaven College’s annual bands her original songs at the bands night. the wonderful music program being run at the col- night last week.

Fun, games at teddy picnic SUNSHINE greeted some 170 people and source the best sausages.

The SES members let the cat out of the bag who celebrated Children’s Week durto The Star and said the sausages came from Miing the Blooms Playgroup annual Teddy chael’s IGA in Leongatha.

Bears Picnic at the Old Kinder in Michael Place, Leongatha last Wednesday.

Coordinated by Michelle Donohue, the supported playgroup facilitator, the event is now in its sixth year.

The picnic provided a feast of entertainment for the children who relished the story telling, songs and rhyme time with Lisa Duvoisin from the Foster library, the petting zoo and face painting.

Water play was popular as the day heated up and there were puzzles and even a take home showbag.

Michelle was thrilled with the day and thanked South Gippsland Shire Council for sponsoring the event and the Department of Education for the $700 grant to help fund the activities.

The Leongatha SES worked hard during the KIDS CELEBRATE: Reid Ahipene (front) and Amelia Carter, Marley Trewin and Heath day and served up delicious barbecued sausages, Brothers Alby and Lenny Piper thought the and Michelle said they always do a fantastic job SES barbecue sausages were “great”.

Stanbridge enjoyed the Teddy Bears Picnic in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Barry Sheene riders win fans IT was perfect riding conditions for the throng of motorbike riders that passed through South Gippsland last Thursday as part of the 17th Barry Sheene Tribute Ride.

on picnic blankets, as they watched bikers cruise through town.

Leongatha Children Centre’s three year old kindergarteners were pleased when they got return waves or the toot of a bike horn.

The event saw hundreds of riders pay homage Locals perched on foldout chairs and others to the late, great Barry Scheene, one of the Moto

GP’s champions who died of cancer in 2003.

Organised by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, participants travelled from Bairnsdale to Phillip Island where they completed a lap around the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in the lead up to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, held from Friday to Sunday.

TRIBUTE RIDE: Bob and June Mastin with grandson and bike enthusiast, Eli, from (L-R) Three year old kindergarteners from Leongatha Children’s Centre, Maddison Rump, Leongatha watched on as the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride passed through Leongatha last Saylor Pedlow and Alby Beavis were thrilled when motorbike riders returned their enthusiThursday. astic waves.

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This is particularly pertinent for HF radio or satellite telephone devices. At least two people in the travelling group should be trained in operating the communication equipment.

Communication in typically by telephone or radio.

Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s main emergency service number and should be used if urgent emergency assistance is required from police, fire or ambulance services.

Australia also has two secondary emergency service numbers for use only in connection with particular technologies: 112 is the GSM international standard emergency number which can only be dialled on a digital mobile phone, and 106 is the text-based emergency number for people who are deaf, or who have a hearing or speech impairment.

UHF CB (Citizens Band) radio operates with a maximum power output of five watts.

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By using repeater stations it is possible to greatly extend the range. The location of UHF repeater stations in each state and territory may be determined at www.vkham.com by taking the link to Australia.

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Elders Leongatha 16 McCartin St - Ph 5662 3523 Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083

AUCTION

SATURDAY 23rd November, 2019 | 12PM ON SITE • Rare and unique opportunity to purchase in Waratah Bay • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom beach house. • Secure this amazing property with your own beach access TERMS: 10% Deposit and balance in 60 days or earlier* Inspections by appointment only

Kellie Thomas 0438 647 449 Barry Redmond 0477 622 292

47 Bair Street, Leongatha

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‘Miranda’ has breathtaking water views O

The studio is rustic and spacious with soaring NE look at ‘Miranda’ and she will ceilings and water views. This open plan space take your breath away!

‘Miranda’ is a stylish country homestead set on 2.7 acres of heritage garden which takes in stunning coastal views. This property is the ultimate tree/sea change, overlooking Wilsons Promontory National Park and Corner Inlet.

The ‘Miranda’ homestead circa 1905 has a lovely history. The three dwellings have housed four generations and were previously used as a B&B, a restaurant and a wedding venue. Will you revive ‘Miranda’s’ heyday or keep it to yourself?

The homestead boasts ornate period features, pressed metal ceilings, open fireplaces, fretwork, wonderful high ceilings and three great sized bedrooms, each with an ensuite.

There is a study (or extra room for additional accommodation) with its own ensuite, a formal living and dining room, a well-appointed kitchen with huge walk-in pantry and wood heater, plus a second living/sunroom. The sunroom, kitchen and study take in the sweeping coastal views.

The cottage is adjoined to the homestead via an outdoor deck and contains a flexible floorplan of either one bedroom with a cosy lounge, wood heater and reverse-cycle air-conditioner or two bedrooms. It includes a separate kitchen/dining area, bathroom, laundry and a lovely and private deck to take in those water views.

Why not live in the main residence and AirBnB the cottage. It is also ideal for dual living.

with stained glass windows is split level and has an area for lounging with wood heater, a kitchenette and bathroom with a separate outside toilet.

This would make the most magical location for dual living, artist/music studio, yoga/meditation retreat, gym or home office/small business.

The property is accessed by two separate driveways. It is connected to town water, the electricity grid and NBN. There are 5kW solar panels feeding into the grid to reduce electricity bills. Good sized sheds and a workshop can house vehicles or a boat, or could be a spot for you to tinker away.

Vegetable gardens and an orchard contain delicious heritage fruit and nut trees. This private and picturesque location with views of mountains and the sea is a once in a lifetime privilege to own.

You are only two minutes to the tourist/arts village of Toora with cafes, a historical bakery, supermarket, bank, galleries, artisans and a heated 25-metre swimming pool and kids’ pools. There is also the Great Southern Rail Trail nearby.

Foster is 10 minutes away, and it’s 40 minutes to Leongatha and Wilsons Promontory National Park, and 120km to the south eastern suburbs.

Inspection is by appointment. Phone Jean O’Loughlin, 0428 571 083 or Don Olden, 0417 805 312 for an inspection or for more details.

The property is open for inspection on Saturday, November 9 from 12-12.45pm.

TOORA 5208 South Gippsland Highway Elders Real Estate Leongatha 5662 3523

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‘We get results’ BARRY REDMOND 0477 622 292

NEW LISTING

WARATAH BAY, “THE BOAT SHED”

AUCTION- 1 Freycinet Street, Sat Nov 23, 2019, 12pm on site NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

HALLSTON, 165 ACRE GRAZING PROPERTY

· Undulating messmate country, Subdivided into 22 paddocks · New fencing , outstanding central laneway · Excellent water, 5bay machinery shed 2 x hay sheds

$6,600 per acre

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA, CONTEMPORARY LIVING LEONGATHA, OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS · 4B/R 2 bathroom B/V home · Open plan kitchen/dining/living plus formal lounge/dining · 808mw2 block. Concrete access to 3mx2.5 lock up shed

$535,000

· 3B/R 1 bathroom Home · Open plan kitchen and dining · 582m2 flat block, walking distance to shops.

$258,000

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3B/R, 2 bathroom B/V home on approx 2 Acres Spacious Lounge/Dining area. Updated kitchen Immaculate gardens. 3 bay lockup garage.

$690,000

KORUMBURRA, DEFINITION OF IMPRESSIVE KARDELLA, MAGNIFICENT 45 ACRES · Brand new 29sq 4B/R. plus study B/V. home · Stylish open plan kitchen, dining & living · Entertainers kitchen. Remote access double garage.

· 4 B/R, 2 bathroom Home with double lock up garage. · Open plan kitchen/dining/family. Kitchen with butler pantry · 4 bay lockup shed with power & concrete. Landscaped garden.

$560,000

$1,500,000

leongatha.landmarkharcourts.com.au

KELLIE THOMAS MATT REDMOND PAIGE MATTHEWS 0438 647 449 0418 357 341 0439 885 078

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RAWSON, CATTLE FATTENING BLOCK · Undulating country, red soil, plenty of water · Quality pastures, excellent fertilizer history · Heavy duty stock yards, 5 bay machinery/hay shed.

$950,000

47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha

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North light, entertainer’s delight L

OCATED just a short stroll from Inverloch’s main surf beach, this three bedroom renovated residence speaks style and luxury with quality finishings where no expense has been spared.

The heart of the home takes advantage of the beautiful north light making it feel warm and airy.

The stunning kitchen is well appointed, comprising an energy efficient induction cooktop and stainless steel Westinghouse oven and dishwasher.

Adorned with tasteful stone benchtops throughout, the large island bench will undoubtly be a gathering point when entertaining.

Adjoining the kitchen is a custom designed booth seating meals area that comfortably seats 12 people, making it cosy and intimate when entertaining on those cooler winter nights.

Balmy summer evenings are best spent outside the double glazed bifolding doors, where you will step on to a large northwest facing deck and spacious private backyard, ideal for entertaining friends and family.

The master suite is located at the front of the home which has ample storage with a large highend mirrored built-in robe accompanied by an ensuite with custom cabinetry.

This custom timber cabinetry is consistent with the large main bathroom where you will find appealing on-trend Italian porcelain tiles, a deep freestanding bathtub, semi-frameless shower and a clever European laundry behind sleek bifolding doors.

On the south side of the home, you will find two additional bedrooms both with built-in robes.

Further bonuses include split system heating/ cooling, newly laid engineered timber flooring in the living area and new plush durable carpet in the bedrooms.

Perfect for downsizers, young families and holiday seekers.

Inspection is a must.

INVERLOCH 17 Tamara Crescent LJ Hooker Real Estate Inverloch 5674 2888

$599,000

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Auction

Sat, November 2 on site 2pm 62 Lohr Avenue, Inverloch

COASTAL RETREAT AWAITS This architectural masterpiece by award winning designer Peter Jackson, redefines the highest standards in luxury and design.

This beachside residence has a galley style kitchen with induction cooktop, integrated fridge freezers and distinct multi zoned living spaces, perfect for the discerning buyer, only being a stone’s throw from the beach.

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Terms 10% Deposit Balance 30,45 days Contact Allan Mann 0409 855 753 CJ Harrison 0409 858 788 LJ Hooker Inverloch 03 5674 2888 6 Williams Street, Inverloch

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85 (approx.) grazing acres Beautiful modern home Formal lounge & study 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Great views

$1,290,000

LEONGATHA

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271 acre dairy/grazing 18 s/o hb dairy Excellent water Rolling to steep country 5 bedroom home

$6,200 per acre

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Country lifestyle living Great location near rail trail Open plan kitchen, dining & living Second living plus study 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Landscaped garden plus paddock

$775,000

PETER BELLINGHAM www.sej.com.au SOUTH GIPPSLAND HWY, LEONGATHA 0418 515 666 pbellingham@sej.com.au

PHONE 5662 4033

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148 acre grazing property River flats & high ground 3 bed, 1 bath home Extensive shedding 48 meg water license plus (5) dams Good cattle yards

$1,100,000

IRENE WALKER 0429 045 632 iwalker@sej.com.au

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FORTHCOMING AUCTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2019

32 JEFFREY STREET, LEONGATHA

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

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OFI: Saturday Nov 2 at 11am-11.30am TERMS 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 60 DAYS 6e LOUISE SIMON COURT, LEONGATHA

NEW LISTING • 1000m² vacant block • Located in one of Leongatha’s best streets • Ideal home site • Main services available

HIS immaculate family home is out to the rear courtyard.

The second, third and fourth bedrooms are all country lifestyle living at its best.

Set upon three acres with landscaped gardens and a paddock for horses or livestock, the location is perfect.

It’s just a two minute drive to the town centre of Leongatha or take a leisurely stroll to the Great Southern Rail Trail and you can walk or cycle into Leongatha, Koonwarra or Meeniyan and beyond.

The open plan kitchen and dining is filled with light from the living room with its cathedral ceiling and being centrally positioned, is the heart of the home.

A second living room adjoins this, a new addition of featured soft closing barn doors and windows that open to expand the family living zone.

Alternatively, slide them shut and with acoustic soundproof walls, you have the perfect quiet family lounge area to relax.

The kitchen has been updated with beautiful resin and black Marri wood benchtops and the addition of clever kitchen storage for the discerning cook, new dishwasher and electric cooking.

The dining room opens out to the rear alfresco area whilst the family living room takes in the front garden views.

With five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study, there is ample space for all families.

The master is complete with ensuite and walkin robe with the addition of sliding doors that open

generous in size with built-in robes and are centrally located to the family bathroom that offers spa bath and separate toilet alongside a spacious laundry.

Outside, yet attached to the rear of the home, is the fifth bedroom with its own living space, making for an ideal teenager’s retreat, guests’ room or for a perfect office or workspace.

Both cooling and heating are covered by way of revere cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans, electric and gas heating, and a new Ultimate wood fire in the second living room, perfect for cosy winter heating.

The property is fully fenced, including a dog proof rear yard, an enclosed chook run, vegie patch and a hay shed in the neat pastured paddock.

Enjoy the street appeal with the new front fence with solar powered entrance gates. There is town water to the property with additional tank water for the garden.

The gardens offer established fruit trees of plums, lemon, nectarine and mandarin, along with the most stunning ornamental trees varying from weeping mulberries to red maples.

This immaculate much-loved family home is most worthy of your inspection. For more information and to arrange a personal inspection please call Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate Leongatha.

1000m2

$240,000

116 MCCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA • Classic home on corner location • New bathroom, 3 bedrooms • Wood heater, RC/AC • Covered entertainment area, flat backyard

$399,000

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667 KORUMBURRA WONTHAGGI ROAD, JUMBUNNA

NEW LISTING • Perfect 2.67 acre block in South Gippsland • Elevated house site with stunning views (STCA) • Excellent fencing • Power pit on the boundary

$350,000

2.67 ACRES

93-101 BAROMI RD, MIRBOO NORTH

NEW LISTING • Country homestead on town edge • Rural living on 2.7 acres • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Lock up shed, horse stables and arena

$659,000

2.7 ACRES

17 LAURA GROVE, LEONGATHA • Perfect family home on large block • 3 bedrooms + study • Full ensuite and WIR • Outdoor entertaining area, landscaped gardens

LEONGATHA 2 Ditchley Court

$449,000

SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 4033

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650 CANAVANS ROAD, MOUNT ECCLES

NEW LISTING • Lifestyle property with views • 3-4 bedroom home on 1.9 acres • Established as a hobby farm • Grazing paddock, shed and stable for horses

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Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

5662 0922

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

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Kim Rosser (PM) 5662 0922

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Rare opportunity to secure a coastal gem H

ERE is a truly unique and rare opportunity to secure one of the most amazing properties on the South Gippsland coastline. Perfectly positioned in the tightly held village of Waratah Bay is this exclusive property.

With absolute frontage to one of the most pristine beaches in Australia and a view of Wilsons Promontory, all that lies before you is stunning.

With all the character and charm of a bygone era, ‘The Boat Shed’ epitomises the traditional rustic appeal of a modest, yet comfortable threebedroom cottage and an open plan living area with small kitchenette, dining and lounge areas.

This is the perfect setting for the family to sit back, relax and laze away the summer holidays without a care in the world.

Fill your days with swimming, surfing, rock

pooling, fishing, a leisurely stroll along the beach or just kick back and read a book.

Waratah Bay is one of the best kept secrets of coastal Victoria, protected by parks Victoria and the Cape Liptrap Coastal Reserve, the foreshore is an un-spoilt haven, preserved in its natural state, free from extensive development.

Ten minutes around the bay you’ll find Sandy Point with its boat launching facilities and a general store for all your incidental needs.

If a more substantial shopping precinct is required, the township of Foster is only 15 minutes away, with supermarkets, medical facilities and eateries.

This property has been in the same ownership since the 1970s and it is a truly exceptional opportunity for you to secure your own piece of paradise.

For further information, please call Kellie Thomas 0438 647 449.

AUCTION WARATAH BAY

1 Freycinet Street November 23 at 12pm Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292

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FOR SALE UNIQUE FARM BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

AUCTION 16 Lindenow Glenaladale Road, Lindenow South

670 Koonwarra Pound Creek Road Pound Creek Zoned “Farming” with a current irrigation license. Services connected include telephone, electricity, approved onsite septic tank sewerage disposal and extensive LP Gas infrastructure. Potential uses, high intensity crop or seed production, plant nursery, flower growing, small scale cheese manufacturing and direct sales, hemp oil extraction facility, farm gate sales or cafe, bus depot, caravan and trailer storage facility. Land: 24 acres approx. (9.802ha)

Expressions of Interest Closing 4pm Friday Nov 1, 2019 (Prior offers considered)

7 A’Beckett St Inverloch

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

TO BE OFFERED AS A WHOLE, IF NOT SOLD TO BE OFFERED IN TWO LOTS: • Lot 1 TP536189 Man Deans Road (1 Title)80.5 Ha (199ac) approx.

• 16 Lindenow Glenaladale Road (3 Tiles) 137 Ha (338ac) approx.

Auction: December 11, 2019 at 11:00 am sharp Deposit: 10% deposit on signing of the contracts Settlement: 30 days Venue: Bairnsdale Sporting and Convention Centre

Marni Redmond 0403 525 413

Saturday, November 9, 2019 10am until 12pm Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am until 12pm Saturday, December 7, 2019 10am until 12pm

117 Great Alpine Rd, Lucknow VIC 3875

5674 1111 Jo Ginn 0417 552 642

Inspection times:

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Michael Enever M 0458 272 797 michael.enever@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Bairnsdale

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THE VIBE Bob Geldof salutes Drunken Ninja “And rest assured, we ain’t afraid to lay on the THEY are witty musical masters and self cheese!” proclaimed sushi preparation legends: Drunken Ninja’s claim to fame recently came they are Drunken Ninja.

Making up the local band is singer and bass player Damien Noonan, guitarist and singer Paul Frost, drummer Brett Trewin and the newest official member to the team, singer Jackie Van Velzen.

“We all share the singing, except for Brett we tend to keep him away from the microphone but he does have one song to sing now,” Damien jested.

The guitar band, which has been playing together in excess of 10 years, primarily performs covers from the ’90s back to the ’70s.

“We take songs which we think are appealing to everyone and rock them up a bit. Nothing is done as it was originally,” Damien said.

“We are a party band: no boring stuff that you wouldn’t want to hear whilst drunk, nothing that you couldn’t dance to, just good pumping rock songs.

when they recorded a cover of ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’ by The Boomtown Rats.

“We also recorded a C grade video and tried to get it played on Rage. It didn’t work out, but while we were waiting we submitted it to Triple J,” Damien said.

“We didn’t read the criteria properly – it had to be an original. Whoever was in the office that day must have let it pass, because we went to number one on Triple J for three weeks.”

While the song was later taken down, it did get a thumbs up from Bob Geldof who originally penned the ’80s classic.

Looking forward, the band is preparing to play at Eleven, a three day music festival running from MUSICAL NINJAS: (L-R) Damien Noonan, Brett Trewin, Jackie Van Velzen and Paul November 1–3 at just $11 for all three days.

Drunken Ninja will headline the Friday night, Foster are ready to take you on a musical journey to a time when rock ruled. Photo courtesy November 1. of Morgan Fisher Photography.

Ghosts to haunt Fish Creek

Meet the bees

Nautilus Theatre Project presents the play in the same style as their successful production, Soliloquy, of two years ago.

There are eight ghosts to meet, each with their own story of how they are trapped in the mortal world.

In a final scene they all come to a local church where they meet a reverend who is able to help most of them move on.

The Ghosts of Fish Creek is a mixture of comedy and drama that is suitable for all ages except perhaps the very young.

The play has been written by Chris Dickins who has written more than 100 plays which have been performed across Australia and overseas.

The cast include many of South Gippsland’s favourite and most successful performers. Actors Christine Skicko, Bruce Grainger, Lawrie Fildes, Todd Miller, Michael Hogan and Jean Moore are joined by Indigo Aurora and newcomer Kimberley White.

Directors are Chris Dickins and Bernadette Grainger.

The set features eight tall canvases featuring paintings of the Fish Creek area and original music.

As a special feature of the performances the cast and crew will meet the audience for a ‘Q and A’ after the performance and anyone with a short ghost story will be invited to share their story with everyone.

The Ghosts of Fish Creek will be Nautilus’ fourth production since beginning in summer 2017. The company is aiming to be a mainstay of Fish Creek’s great local arts scene. Bring your families, friends and neighbours to a fun night of local theatre.

Three performances only at Fish Creek Memorial Hall: Thursday, October 31, 8pm; Saturday, November 2, 8pm; and Sunday, November 3, 4pm.

Limited seating. Tickets available at door or can be booked at christopherdickins3@gmail.com Please leave name, date of performance, tickets required and contact phone number. Enquiries: Chris Dickins 0428 560 842.

of the South Gippsland Bee- serve on Sunday, November 10, keepers club, said, “Beekeeping from 10am to 3pm. has experienced a surge of interThe entry fee is $10 per adult est in recent years, with hobbyist and is free for school age chilbeekeepers now outnumbering dren. No dogs allowed on-site. commercial operators. People For more information visit are aware of the importance of http://bit.ly/learnbeekeeping or bees to our environment and contact Colin Goodwin on 0438 want to help bees to remain part 545 145. of the landscape.

“We held our last field day in 2016, when more than 200 people attended from all over South Gippsland.

Many went on to become beekeepers and joined our club.”

The field day will provide participants with live demonstrations and hands-on experience with bees. Sessions will be conducted in small groups so participants can interact with beekeepers and have their questions HONEY TREAT: Members of South Gippsland Beekeepers inspect their answered.

To participate in open-hive SOUTH Gippsland Beekeepers are running a field demonstrations, a minimum of a THE Ghosts of Fish Creek is a theatre performance day to help new or aspir- face veil is required and full bee suits are recommended. coming to Fish Creek Memorial Hall opening on Hal- ing beekeepers learn.

The event will be held at the loween, October 31.

Bronwyn Barton, president Mirboo North Recreation Re-

Nautilus Theatre Project

The Ghosts of Fish Creek

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Beekeeping Field Day “Meet the Bees” Sunday 10 Nov 10am-3pm

Mirboo North Recreation Reserve

Fish Creek Memorial Hall Halloween October 31 - 8.00pm November 2 - 8.00pm November 3 - 4.00pm Enquiries 0428 560 842 - or christopherdickson3@gmail.com

Entry: Adults $10 School Age Children FREE (Food and Beekeeping Goods available on-site)

Any enquiries contact Colin 0438 545 145 Organised by the South Gippsland Beekeepers

Two reasons to visit Loch LOCH is always an intriguing village to visit and even more so on Saturday, November 9, when two events are held.

The Loch Village Antiques and Homewares Fair will be held from 10am to 3pm in the Loch Public Hall.

Traders from around Victoria will be showcasingf quality antique furniture, English china and homewares.

Entry is by gold coin donation. This year’s fair is a fundraiser for the National Centre for Farmer Health.

Also that day, the Loch Village Open Gardens will be held from 10am to 4pm. The event is presented by Loch Village Garden Club and will feature 11 beautiful and varied gardens.

People are invited to walk through historic Loch Village to discover open gardens, view garden art and sculpture, and buy plants and fresh local produce. Eateries will provide visitors with food and wine from the Southern Gippsland region.

The bustling Victoria Street cafes will cater for all your coffee and lunch requirements. Enjoy pizza and wine from the wine bar, or a refreshing gin and tonic from the Loch Brewery and Distillery.

Maps will be on sale for $5 from Caroline Askew Artist Studio, Carringtons of Loch Village and Victoria Street Gallery. Proceeds will support the local community.

There are many reasons to make a weekend or day trip to Loch Village. Come and find out for yourself.

Open Gardens

Adult Ticket $5 Including: Map & entry available at Carrington’s Victoria Street Gallery & Caroline Askew Artist Studio

10am - 4pm Wander Loch Village and visit 11 Open gardens

10am to 3pm Loch Public hall, Smith St South Gold coin entry

Proceeds from the fair will go to the National Centre for Farmers Health Loch CWA will provide Devonshire teas in the Supper room at the rear of loch Public Hall

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Lodge plans for future LEONGATHA Rotarians heard of Woorayl Lodge’s plans for a new aged care hostel in the future.

Lodge manager Shane Jenkins recently told Rotarians of the lodge’s proposal to build a new facility at Boags Road.

He, with the help of the board and team at Woorayl Lodge, have made amazing and rapid

change during his two years at the helm.

With aged care now under the spotlight with the Royal Commission taking place, Mr Jenkins and his team are working to make the lodge a safe and happy abode for residents.

The current lodge still satisfies all requirements.

Two Rotarians – Graeme Evans and Leo Argento – are members of the lodge board.

ENTERTAINING SENIORS: (L-R) The band In The Shadows performed at the Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre.

High jinks at high tea LEONGATHA Senior Citizens Centre niscing of the days when they were able to take to CARING FOR ELDERLY: (L-R) Leongatha Rotary Club president David Panther with attracted 110 people to High Tea Dance the dance floor in times past.

The performance was followed by a high tea Party recently.

Woorayl Lodge manager Shane Jenkins, and Rotarians Lindsay Moore and Leo Argento.

Among them were members of the Gatha Rock group that holds dance sessions every Thursday night at the centre.

They were joined by members of the new vogue dance group that holds dances at the Dumbalk Hall on Wednesday evenings.

The groups entertained the audience with displays of their skills and had the audience remi-

School gets creative THE Festival of the Arts at Powlett River Primary School attracted many locals and visitors.

The annual event at the Dalyston school included outside live music and delicious food, as well as a coffee van and a jumping castle.

Undercover, there was a fantastic selection of framed artworks and photographs.

Westernport Water provided a portable drinking fountain and helped organisers ensure the event was plastic bottle free.

Milpara Community House news FRIDAY will be the first day of November so that means it is the community meal.

There will be lamb kofta an Greek salad at the free community meal and everyone is welcome, 5.30pm at the Anglican Church Hall.

If you would like assistance with transport, call 5655 1007.

Food Safety training is ideal for those seeking work or working in the hospitality industry.

Milpara will be running a Level 1 for Basic Food Handlers (all staff) on Thursday, November 7, 1pm–5pm.

HELPING SCHOOL: (L-R) Blake Evans, Emma Evans and Aida Rivers volunteered at Powlett River Primary School’s Festival of the Arts.

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The Responsible Service of Alcohol course will follow starting at 5.30 pm. Minimum numbers will need to be confirmed at the end of this week, so book your space.

Gayle is keen to introduce people to the fun craft of making items from polymer clay.

She is offering two Polymer Clay for Beginners–Necklace workshops this term. The first is Friday, November 8 and the second on Saturday, December 7.

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presented by Brent Sinclair Catering.

The group, In The Shadows, also performed at another club gathering, playing Cliff Richard songs.

On November 8, Rodney Vincent will be back at the club for country music and on November 22, Gavin Chatelier returns with his country gospel performance.

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STUDENTS FIRST: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien congratulates Loch Primary School principal Tracey King on the school’s dyslexia project funding.

Dyslexia win for Loch PS LOCH Primary School will receive online educational products from the UK-based dyslexia experts Nessy Learning.

The products will help students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

The school will receive a 12-month subscripon/licence from Nessy Learning, valued at more than $6700.

“Loch Primary School is doing some great things for our local children, including those with learning difficulties. I congratulate them on their success and in helping deliver a great education to local children,” Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said.

Boolarra backs postie in need THE Boolarra community raised more than $250 for the town’s postmaster at a community garage sale.

The event supported the Boolarra -A Community with a Heart fundraiser in support of postmaster Shannon Blines, who needs a heart transplant.

The community has so far raised more than $16,000 since Australia Day.

Nominate a top Aussie TIME is running out to nominate someone for a South Gippsland Australia Day Award.

The awards recognise people who serve the community and events that provide cultural and economic benefits for the region.

There are three award categories: Citizen of the Year, Event of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year/Youth Community Contribution.

“There are so many people in our local communities who happily donate their time and energy to run events or groups or to help other people,” administrator Christian Zahra said.

All nominees will be acknowledged at an awards night to be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

You can nominate online at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay or a printed version can be mailed to you on request. Nominations close Thursday, October 31.

Nurse cares for cancer patients BREAST cancer patients are benefitting from the services of a McGrath Breast Care Nurse at Bass Coast Health.

Since February 2018, nurse Taryn Robinson has been providing physical and emotional support for free to anyone experiencing breast cancer and their families from diagnosis and throughout their treatment.

Ms Robinson has 17 years’ experience working in oncology as a Cancer Survivorship Project nurse.

“People are grateful to have someone involved in their care who can coordinate their medical appointments and demystify the medical jargon,” she said.

Ms Robinson travels to Bass Coast Health’s sites at Wonthaggi, San Remo and Phillip Island.

She can contacted • McGrath Breast on taryn.robinson@ basscoasthealth.org Care Nurse Taryn or 0417 552 327.

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Meg exhibits works of nature KOONWARRA textile superstar Meg Viney-Bell has combined forces with Foster artist Zetta Kanta for an exhibition, Whispering Landscapes, at Gippsland Art Gallery at Sale.

In this illuminating joint display, they explore the mysteries of the natural world through ideas, including the consciousness of nature and its relationship with humankind.

Highlighting the importance of speaking about the environment and its preservation, Zetta responds to the Gippsland bushland.

“I imagine trees whispering amongst themselves and I keep wondering ‘what do they talk about?’” she asked.

In describing her work, Meg Viney-Bell said, “My intention is to prompt a cognitive appreciation of the whisperings of the landscape in which we live and of which we are an integral part.”

Her work draws on panpsychism, the belief that all of nature is conscious.

“Indeed many of the world’s cultures believe there is a deep emotional connection between humans and the rest of nature,” Meg said.

Visitors have the opportunity to meet the artists on Friday, November 1, 2pm at the Gippsland Art Gallery.

Meg and Zetta will be talking about their art and techniques, followed by afternoon tea.

This is a free event.

The exhibition celebration will take place on Friday, November 15 at 6pm.

Whispering Landscapes will be on display un- UNIQUE WORK: Meg Viney-Bell will showcase a selection of fibre work figures during her joint exhibition at Gippsland Art Gallery. til January 26, 2020.

Reusing the way to go at Poowong POOWONG was flooded by pickers, collectors, sustainable shoppers and bargain hunters during the biggest Poowong Pickers Festival recently.

Organiser Tammy Logan of Gippsland Unwrapped believed the interest was due to people questioning whether they always need to buy new products and increasingly looking for sustainably sourced fashion.

“There’s an awareness that we waste too much and that things should be reused and recycled before ending up in landfill,” she said.

“Secondhand shopping means anything you take home and use is doing the earth a favour. You’re saving something from ending up in landfill and you’re not buying something new which uses up SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING: The Poowong Pickers Festival gave resources.” shoppers the chance to reuse items unwanted by others.

Ms Logan said the same

amount of water used to make one t-shirt could be used to keep a person hydrated for 900 days.

“Secondhand shopping can also save you a lot of money and allow you to add another chapter to the history of an item,” she said.

Ms Logan said there was also a growing awareness that stuff doesn’t make people happy.

“In fact, many people are immensely stressed from the volume of stuff in their homes,” she said.

“The Poowong Pickers Festival motivates people to declutter, make some extra cash, delight in the joy others show for their unwanted stuff, connect with community, and feel good about doing something good for the planet.

“Sellers are always surprised about which items find new homes and which don’t. It’s proof that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure and that we should be creating as many ways as possible to facilitate the reuse of items.”

Freemasons offer scholarships PARENTS now have an opportunity to help their children’s education.

Mirboo North Freemasons is urging parents to apply for the Freemasons Victoria Scholarship Program which will open in November.

Scholarships are available for secondary and tertiary study.

Secondary applications will be assessed based on school results, academic progress, demonstrated financial need or difficulties, and school and community activities.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome before the end of March 2020 and if successful, payment will be made in May 2020.

Commonwealth Lodge 186 in Mirboo North is seeking new members.

The Lodge is 119 years old and meets on the first Monday of the month at the Mirboo North Masonic Centre, 4 Baromi Road, Mirboo North.

If becoming a better man and growing as an individual and having a great network of friends with high morals appeals to you, you should enquire about becoming a Freemason.

More details can be found on the Freemasons Foundation website.

COMMUNITY FOCUS: Andrew and Norman Geary with the newest member of Commonwealth Lodge at Mirboo North, Brother Lucas Licciardello, a dairy farmer from Mardan.

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Chapman Machinery Service acquires Agco Welger balers AGCO, one of the world’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturers, has expanded its already impressive range of quality machinery.

Already boasting a range of machines from Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra and Iseki, Agco has now acquired the Lely company.

With it brings the Welger round baler range from Germany, which can now be found at Chapman Machinery Service in Leongatha.

Welger has been building round balers from the very beginning and are held in high regard.

Agco have now brought these machines to the market in Massey Ferguson and Fendt livery with a full range of options.

Models include the popular FD 4160 and MF 4160.

Knives and chamber sizes are optional.

Chapman Machinery Service is pleased to be distributing these machines and are amazed with the way they have hit the ground running.

Simple operation and robust design with the ability to work in the toughest conditions make this great range of equipment perfect for Gippsland farmers.

TOP DRAWER: The Welger baler is a top of the range product and has become popular among farmers wanting the best result with their bales.

Chapman Machinery Service only sell first class balers, such as this Massey Fergusson RB 4160.

• VLE LEONGATHA

Cows rebound in a bigger yarding SUPPLY increased by 500 this week as plied, selling from 230c to 264c, improving from 4c to 8c/kg. the warmer weather approaches.

All the usual buying group were present and operating in a fluctuating market in places, with cows gaining after last week’s cheaper prices. The quality was mixed with secondary cattle remaining well supplied.

The trade quality remained limited with the bulk of the offering being heifers. Steers eased by 7c, selling from 275c to 292c, while the strong supply of heifers gained 4c to make from 260c to 300c/kg.

There was plainer quality across the grown steer and bullock run and prices eased accordingly. C3 grown steers eased up to 20c, making from 288c to 298c, with the bullocks also selling in a cheaper market of 7c, selling from 295c to 320c/kg.

Manufacturing dairy bullocks eased up to 8c, with the heavy portion selling from 242c to 265c, while the crossbred portion sold from 241c to 275c/ kg. Heavy 3 and 4 score beef cows were well sup-

The dairy portion with cover gained 10c, making from 230c to 258c, with the light D1 portion selling from 191c to 219c/kg. There was a mixed yarding of bulls selling to the usual buying group.

Bulls with shape sold from 280c to 312c/kg in a firm market.

The next sale draw - October 30: 1. Landmark, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. SEJ, 4.

Alex Scott & Staff and 5. Elders.

Prime Sale Wednesday, October 23 BULLOCKS 1 Stielow M 15 Butcher T & L2 15 Clarke Ga 12 Woodleigh Park 12 Wicks L & M 9 Kimmer P STEER 1 Clarke Ga

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300.0 296.0 290.6 290.0 290.0 288.0

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263.6 262.6 259.6 259.6 259.0 258.0

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830.0 1,060.0 955.0 1,125.0 840.0 1,010.0

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VEHICLES: 2010 John Deere 6430 Premium 4x4 cabin tractor, with JD 633 front end loader, forks & bucket. 4385 hrs, Reg 74537F May 2020, good tyres, Eng number CD4045L13104. Case MX110 4WD Tractor Cabin Burder 9050 XP2 loader-hay forks 5173H not reg; 1987 Mitsubishi Tray truck with Stock crate and stands Reg. 97629-F 367165km Tare 7500 Gross 13900 new tyres good cond; Ford 3600 tractor with roll frame Reg BDJ619; Honda TRX420 Quad Bike; John Deere Z445 zero turn lawn mower; Masport B&S 650 190cc 470mm lawn mower.

IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT: Ferbo Rain CE 4141 irrigation 400 metre hard hose reel COD 125/400 with travelling gun nozzle (2002) fully serviced; 2002 Idrofoglia irrigation pump with Iveco AIFO motor SN848792 Type 8065E006 and Caprari irrigation pump serviced 12/2/19; 3 Lengths 9m x 100mm aluminium irrigation pipes.

MACHINERY: (All machinery has been regularly serviced) Amazone KE 303-2560 power harrow with 10' seed drill attached; Howard Selectatilth rotary hoe; Munro Post driver; Silage soft arms; Lico Hay & Silage feeder; 3 PL round bale feeder; Koenig triple K “S” tyne ripper 16' frame; Silvan 600 L 3PL boom spray with hose reel; Silvan 800 L rectangular tank with Honda GX 200 pump with fire hose; 3 PL Grader blade; 6' slasher; MF 3M tipping trailer; 20' HD hay trailer; Stihl D34AV chain saw; Denis Rush roller weed brush machine; Silvan 1 ton 3PL spreader; 30M x 32mm washdown hose; 2x Fence wire reel dispensers.

WORKSHOP TOOLS: Cigweld Transmig 220 welder gas bottle & helmet; 220V AMP Arc welder & helmet; Vanguard Eagle Power Generator EGBG 3000 240V 50HZ 2700W; Gerni 250 PressureWasher; 40LAir Compressor; 8” Angle Grinder; 4” angle grinder; Metabo 12” drop cutting wheel; Wall Hanging Tool Chest with spanners and tools; Level; 2 x Saw horses; numerous extension leads; Projecta sc1000 10amp 12v battery charger; quantity assorted tools.

SUNDRIES: Rudweigh weighing platform Portable scanner Kool Collect programme and computer; 12 x 6m corrugated rubber pipe feed troughs; 4 Hay rings; 2 Concrete water troughs; Roll 1.25” poly pipe; Part roll 2” poly pipe; Cattle Bale Head and numerous HD cattle yard panels; drag chains; 1 Fenceline wire strainer; 1 Hayes wire strainer; electric fence reels; Hip Clamps; 2 sets branding numbers; Cryogenic container and tool box; HD tie down straps; Wheel Barrow Flu Caps; Walls for 2M x 1.8M cool room and refrigeration unit; 2 wooden stair cases 6 steps and landing; quantity of insultimber droppers; Hardwood timber; Extension Ladder; Step Ladder; Wheel Ramps; Fridge Freezer; 2 bar fridges for medications; Filing Cabinets; Large quantity plastic tree guards and bamboo sticks; SH cliplock and corrugated iron; gal pipe and scrap iron; SH Electric HWS 400L. Number system to operate, I.D. required.

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DAIRY HEIFERS WANTED

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Holstein Friesian Heifers – Unjoined 200kg plus, $1550 + GST

THE feats of top Holstein breeders were celebrated at Semex on Farm Challenge presentation night at the Leongatha RSL recently.

Jersey Heifers – Unjoined 200kg plus, $1000 + GST

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The South Gippsland Sub-Branch of the HFAA hosted the evening, attended by a crowd of 45.

Judge Chris Gleeson from Elm Banks Holsteins travelled from Crossley near Port Fairy for the occasion.

He milks 650 cows at two farms and has bred the grand champion at Dairy Week and been a multiple winner at Dairy Week.

He has the most excellent cows from any breeder in Australia and last year bred 25 VG heifers, of which three were VG 88.

He was a popular judge and over the three days, he judged more than 140 cows in six classes.

Results: • Two year old class: first, 1944 Guthrie, M and

B Armstrong; second, Carisma Sid Poppy, Maree Deenen; third, Attaview Hotline Amy App1, Attenborough family; fourth, Krishlaye Mercury Bindi, A and J Harrison; fifth, Hill Valley Kenosha Alice, R and H Perrett.

• Three year old class: first, Krishlaye Impression Pearl, A and J Harrison; second, Cairnhill Atwood Pear T, Maree Deenen; third, Krishlaye Mogul Lou, Staley family; fourth, 2474 Guthrie, M and B Armstrong; fifth, Coombooma Pety Satin 1063, Viewfort Holsteins.

• Four year old class: first, Hill Valley Endure Silk, R and H Perrett; second, Dilee Roble Ollie 864ET, Dilee Holsteins; third, Burn-brae Doorman Maiden, P Price; fourth, Kelbro Jareb Posch, B and E Kelly; fifth, Dilee Picardus Ollie 871ET, Dilee Holsteins.

• Five year old class: first, Arrowstar Barbolat Felicity, Maree Deenen; second, Attaview

Doorman Carly, Attenborough Family; third, Andes Glauco Spottie, Viewfort Holsteins; fourth, Attaview Doorman Carly, Attenborough family; fifth, Krishlaye Windbrook Matini, A and J Harrison.

• Six year old class: first, Kelbro Steady Joanna, B and E Kelly; second, Attaview Atwood Lulu App1, Attenborough family; third, Viewfort Trekka Stylish, Viewfort Holsteins; fourth, Carisma Demolish Victory, Maree Deenen; fifth, Eclipse Yorick Tabaret-ET, Jones family.

• Champion cow or highest pointed cow: Arrowstar Barbolat Felicity, Maree Deenen.

• Sub-branch group of three heifers by same sire: first, Guthrie Group, M and B Armstrong; second, Peak Hotline Group, Attenborough family.

• Breeder group of four cows: A and J Harrison.

FRIDAY NOV 8, 2019 AT 10:30AM A/C JACK GLASGOW 445 BENA KONGWAK ROAD, BENA – PROPERTY SOLD

Farming Equipment: Massey Ferguson 35 petrol, Ford 1998 Falcon, Savage 15ft. fiberglass 70HP Johnson boat, “Page” PTO slasher, carry all/hay fork, 3PL scoop, fuel bowser app. 300L, Howard rotary hoe, 500kg Rondini super spreader, Honda fire fighting pump, Honda Big Red 4WD 4 wheeler, 6x4 calf trailer, old boat trailer, MT60 ride on lawn mower, CIG arc welder, air compressor, Husqavana 365 chainsaw, electric water pump, angle grinders, ladders, old push mowers, bee hives, frame spinner & equipment, lengths of timber, drag chain, ass. scrap steel/iron, fence post, fence equip. saw horses, barbed wire, hoses, planks, ass. garden tools, hand tools & fishing gear, antique rods, car ramps & firewood.

Household Items: Kitchen table & chairs, fridge, chest freezer, wardrobes, dresser, Singer sewing machine & table, ass. sewing machines & equip. 1950s club lounge suite – good condition, antique chairs, ass. books, bookshelf, side table, antique cream tins, antique bag trolley.

Outside Vendor: Ford 3000 tractor, double horse float.

STANDOUT WINNER: (L-R) Katherine Bohn of sponsor Browns (Back, L-R), Ash and Jane Harrison, and judge Chris Gleeson with Fertiliser with Maree Deenan whose cattle won champion cow and (front, L-R) Cohan and Raidyn Harrison, winners of the breeder group of four cows. other awards, Sage Deenan and judge Chris Gleeson.

WANTED Lease/Agistment reasonable prices

Outside Vendors Welcome Refreshments available, Buyers I.D. required, number system will operate, no buyer premium.

Terms: Cheque or cash day of sale unless prior arrangements are made. GST Applicable, NO EFTPOS. Listing & photos on website: www.alexscott.com.au Click on Livestock, then Clearing Sales or Facebook: Alex Scott & Staff – Livestock

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(L-R) Roger and Helen Perrett won the four year old class and are with judge Chris Gleeson.

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ON THE LAND Angus leader farewells farming Brad Lester A MAN who left his mark on one of the most successful beef breeds in Australia is preparing to bow out of the industry.

Ill health has forced Dennis Ginn of Cape Paterson to retire from farming and this Friday, he and wife Christine Gicquel will hold a clearing sale on their famed Yancowinna property.

“I’ve had my moments,” Mr Ginn said of his impending sale.

“I’m a realist, I’m a fighter, I’m a stubborn sort of bugger, but you have to have the approach that it’s going to happen.”

The former chair of Angus Australia has helped guide widespread marketing of the breed, driven data based farming and was involved in the first trial of certified Angus beef.

That led to the start of the most successful beef product in the country, leading to the export of significant numbers to Asia and the United States.

Mr Ginn took 12 steers for processing at Prom Meats at Foster, which met Meat Standards Australia criteria. This resulted in more than 100,000 Angus cattle being produced along Australia’s eastern coast, largely for the export market.

Yancowinna grew to become of the leading Angus studs in the country, capitalising on the premium Angus Australia helped gain for breeders.

“It was not the highest priced beef but it was within reach of everybody,” Mr Ginn said.

Agent Rod Draper of SEJ has been with Mr Ginn since he bought Yancowinna in 1987, having looked after the affairs of the property’s previous owners, Anderson Pastoral Company.

“It’s been a pretty iconic property in this part of the district,” Mr Draper said.

The Ginns have sold their respected Angus cattle and have leased the property. They will live on the farm and Mr Ginn continues to work with Alex Scott and Staff real estate at Inverloch.

Since the Ginns took over the property, it has been associated with the Angus breed.

They suit the coastal environment and their fertility has proven reliable.

“It’s a coastal property but treated the right way it’s proved to be very productive,” Mr Ginn said.

The property was named Yancowinna after Yancowinna County south of Broken Hill in New South Wales where the former property owner, Struan Anderson, had his first big ore strike.

The property has been links to two Australian Olympic gold medallists: Mr Anderson’s grandson Tom King won gold in yachting at the Sydney games and Mr Ginn’s son Drew won three Olympic golds and one silver in rowing.

Drew now works for Cricket Australia.

Horses were bred at Yancowinna for Victoria Police.

The property is unique in that it is irrigated by recycled water sourced from the Inverloch waste- LIFE MILESTONE: Rod Draper of SEJ with Dennis Ginn of Yancowinna at Cape Paterson, reflect on Mr Ginn’s career in farming ahead of his clearing sale this Friday. water treatment plant.

“We can generate a lot of feed and have even grown maize,” Mr Ginn said.

“Some people say ‘Why would you irrigate in a high rainfall area?’ but we need to be topped up from time to time.”

Donat, 10 Ang, 10 Mths, 335kg, 331c, $1110; A & The clearing sale will include a diversity of South Gippsland Stock Agents C O’mara, 15 Ang, 12 mths, 358kg, 340c, $1220; B machinery: agricultural vehicles, irrigation equipAssociation Whelan, 14 Hfd, 14-16 mths, 343kg, 320c, $1100; ment, machinery, workshop tools and sundries.

AGENTS yarded 2800 head at last N&K Hansford,11 Hfd, 14 mths, 331kg, 323c, See the full ad on page 43 in today’s Star. $1080; M & S Hunt, 21 Ang, 7 mths, 311kg, 356c, All machinery has been well maintained and week’s VLE Leongatha store sale. $1110; M & S Hunt, 10 BB, 7 mths, 314kg, 348c, shedded.

Once again a very mixed quality yarding of $1110; M&S Hunt, 6 Hfd, 314kg, 350c, $1100; R cattle came forward from the local area and East Farmer, 13 BB, 8-10 mths, 316kg, 322c, $1020; R Gippsland and further up into NSW. & J Trease, 13 BB, 6-8mths, 294kg, 350c, $1030; Demand continued to be solid for the good Gail Hoesktra, 12 Ang, 10mths, 280kg, 334c, quality lines of heavy steers and the better bred $935, Providence Ridge, 13 Ang, 10 mths, 268kg, types of both steers and heifers.

349c, $935, R Agostino, 15 Charo X, 18-20 mths, Heavier X-bred and Friesian steers sold to firm 460kg, 252c, $1160, R Agostino, 12 Charo X, 18rates while the younger lighter and plainer types 20 mths, 424kg, 259c, $1090, Glen Alvie Dairies, sold to a cheaper trend.

3 Fries, 20 mths, 472kg, 212c, $1000; Glen Alvie There was a better quality line-up of cows and Dairies, 2 Fries, 20mths, 565kg, 205c, $1150 calves which attracted steady competition, with Heifers: N & K Hansford, 9 Hfd, 14-16 mths, prices generally making what their split kill value, 442kg, 264c, $1170; G Lane, 6 Limo X, 14-16 apart from a few pens of Angus types mths, 401kg, 249c, $1000; M Carpinteri, 22 Ang, Steers: JJF Holdings, 15 Ang, 18-20 Mths, 14-16 mths, 368kg, 263c, $970; C & K Brownlie, 507kg, 325c, $1650; JJF Holdings, 16 Ang, 18-20 4 Ang, 12-14 mths, 360kg, 288c, $1040; Mirramths, 486kg, 323c, $1570; JJF Holdings, 11 Ang, booka, 14 Ang, 12-14 mths, 356kg, 278c, $990; 455 Kg, 325c, $1480; Von Pace, 8 Ang, 475kg, Mirrabooka, 14 Ang, 12-14 mths, 336kg, 267c, 315c, $1500; Von Pace, 15 Ang, 455kg, 325c, $900; P Reed, 21 Hfd, 12-14 mths, 327kg, 275c, $1480; Von Pace, 16 Ang, 477kg, 308c, $1470; M $900; Gail Hoekstra, 20 Ang, 10 mths, 268kg, Carpinteri, 8 Ang, 474kg, 305c, $1450; M Carpin- 291c, $780; J Feilen, 25 Ang, 8-10 mths, 266kg, teri, 14 Ang, 12-14 mths, 399 Kg, 313c, $1250; 285c, $760 M Carpinteri, 15 Ang, 365kg, 315c, $1150; N & Cows & Calves: Marajon Past, 8x8 Charo, B Wynne, 14 Ang, 458kg, 323c, $1480; R Agos- $1675; Marajon Past, 6x6 Charo, $2000; Marajon tino, 18 Hfd, 18-20 mths, 455kg, 309c, $1410; D Past, 5x5, Charo, $2025; Marajon Past, 9x9 Ang, MAKING A CHANGE: (L-R) South & P Whiteley, 18 Ang/ Bb, 18mths, 424kg, 337c, $1575; Marajon Past, 4x4 H’f, $1650; Marajon Gippsland Landcare Network’s Cassie $1430; G & K Brownlie, 7 Ang, 12-14 Mths, Past, 9x9, Ang, $1650; Marajon Past, 3x3, Charo, Wright, Libby Anthony, Dr Mary Cole, and 410kg, 300c, $1230; Krg Ross, 7 Ang, 12-14 $1675; Maraon Past, 6x6, BB, $1400; Marajon Landcare network board’s and Mark Walters mths, 397kg, 309c, $1230; D Jeffrey, 13 Hfd , 14- Past, 10x10, $1550; Marajon Pastoral, 6x6 Ang, held a session in Leongatha to educate the 16 mths, 393kg, 307c, $1210; N&k Hansford, 20 $1300; Marajon Past, 6x6 Ang, $1375; Wombat community about healthy soil and sustain- Hfd, 18-20 mths, 378kg, 317c, $1200; R & C Do- Hill, 11x11 Ang, $1560; D Shandley, 20x20 Ang, able farming. nat, 11 Ang, 12 mths, 390kg, 330c, $1290; R&C $1420.

Demand solid at Store Market

Sustainable soils worth the investment THE South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) held an information session in Leongatha to educate farmers and the wider community about healthy soil and sustainable farming methods.

The presentation explained the benefits of a healthy soil to farming sustainability.

SGLN board chair Libby Anthony stressed the importance of becoming sustainable in today’s world.

“It’s really important for the future because we’re dealing with changing climates, changing circumstances and changing economics,” she said.

“We want farmers to be sustainable and produce better quality products, and the program works with the best practice science to teach farmers how they can use natural processes to improve whatever they’re farming.”

A big audience attended the session at the Daker Centre, eager to learn about how they can improve the health of their soil and sustainability of their farm.

The turnout reflected the importance of the issue to the community.

“We are an agricultural community and people learn from each other,” Ms Anthony said.

“The premise of our project is that farmers learn from other farmers and we had over 85 people here. We even had other people ringing us outside of bookings for the event so we’re happy.”

The SGLN will continue their plight to promote sustainability in farms.

FOR SALE DAIRY COWS 35 Friesian cows $1500 plus GST 40 Friesian Jersey x cows $1300 plus GST All calved late July, on low cell count.

Very quiet, averaging 31 litres.

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Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Teachers 2020 - Three positions.

Any combination of: Religious Education, English, Drama, Humanities, French.

Full/Part time negotiable All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

For further information please visit our website or contact the Principal's Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au Applications close 9am, Thursday October 31, 2019.

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Health Service

VACANCIES at GSHS Community Care Workers Multiple Positions – Permanent Part Time – minimum 3 hours per fortnight (Job # CS1003)

Contact: Belinda Ogden, Community Services Manager. Ph: 5667 5620.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurses Multi-Function Ward, Part time and Full time roles available (Job # ND1005)

Contact: Tracey Edmonds, Nurse Unit Manager – MFW - Ph: 5654 2751. Closing: 3/11/19

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Work in your dressing gown A job as a transcriptionist may be for you, especially if you want to work from home with flexible hours and skip the commute.

The role of a transcriptionist consists of listening to recorded or live audio files and converting them into

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It’s the perfect job if you live rurally, provided you have internet, to bring in some extra income or develop your typing and communication skills.

This flexible position can even go away on holidays with you, and it’s completely up to you as to how much you work and when you work.

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ARE you a quick typist and want to be able to wear your dressing gown to work?

Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12.

2020 Teacher of Flute

We seek a part-time teacher of Flute from the beginning of Term 1, 2020 to teach on a Wednesday.

Applications close Thursday 14 November.

To apply please visit: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au /about/work-at-newhaven In accordance with Child Safe legislation, preferred applicants will be subject to employment screening.

Competitive Salary & Benefits 0.4 EFT Permanent Part-Time (32 hrs week) (Job # PH1001)

Trainee Sonographer / Radiographer Contact: Greg Butler, Medical Imaging Manager - Ph: 03 5667 5579. Closing: 10/11/19 Full details, including the position descriptions are available on our website. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link in the full advert at www.gshs.com.au/careers.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Stevens Egan Johnston Pty Ltd currently have full time positions available at our Foster & Sandy Point offices.

Vacancies exist for a Residential Property Manager (Foster) and a Holiday Rentals Property Manager (Sandy Point).

Property Managers that hold an Agents Representative Licence and have previous experience in the real estate industry are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants will present well exhibit strong attention to detail, Showcase an ability to multi-task and possess great communication and customer service skills both on the phone via email and in person.

Proficiencies in word processing data entry and general administration is essential.

Your role would include all that comes with supporting the daily operations of a busy real estate.

A vacancy also exists in our Foster office for a Licenced Real Estate Agent to join our busy sales team.

If you believe in creating positive first impressions for our clients, then please forward your resume and covering letter to Andrea Funnell at SEJ by email – afunnell@sej.com.au with the subject line: Vacancy – Foster / Sandy Point Applications Close: Friday Nov 1, 2019

Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Piano and Drum Teacher - individual and group lessons 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

Commencing: Tuesday 28th January 2020 until 18th December 2020 Hours: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm You will work closely with the Early Childhood Teacher and Educator to provide a high quality educational program and be responsible to them on a day-to-day basis for implementing the program's aims.

You will have: Motivation to work as part of a collaborative team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong understanding of the NQF & Victorian Early Years Learning Framework An understanding of facilitating independent learning in a natural play environment Passion for working with 4yo kindergarten children and their families

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We are currently seeking multiple employees to assist with the day to day housekeeping & cleaning of the Fish Creek Hotel.

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Experience is desirable, but not essential for the right candidate.

Send your CV through to jobs@fishcreekhotel.com.au

Psychologist

A part-time psychologist is required to join our student wellbeing and pastoral care team, starting in 2020.

Applications close 5pm, Friday November 8 To apply please visit: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au /about/work-at-newhaven In accordance with Child Safe legislation, preferred applicants will be subject to employment screening.

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Bar and Wait staff Required

The Fish Creek Hotel is seeking like minded people to join our friendly and hard working team in both our bar and bistro.

Successful candidates will meet the following criteria; ? ? ? ?

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ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1) Wanted for home care in Leongatha/Warragul area, who love the outdoors and having fun!

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

Would you like to be part of one of the most rapidly expanding accounting firms in South Gippsland that offers a clear career path?

Do you dream of working with people who are highly respected and place a strong emphasis on team culture and valuing each other?

If so, you may be just the person we are searching for!

We are seeking a suitably qualified accountant to become part of our team. We at Jim Pickersgill & Associates are a values driven business that prides ourselves in our work, attention to detail, care & support of our clients, team & community.

Candidates would need to have a minimum of 5 years in accounting, with skills sets to assist and complete corporate and SMSF tax returns with a desire to improve their skills through ongoing professional development.

Hours are flexible and accommodating for the right candidate.

For further details regarding the position, we ask that you please see our website www.jpickersgill.com.au Initial details for review will be as follows; ? Full CV including referees. ? A brief outline of how you could enhance our team. ? Any community or similar interests you undertake.

Please email initial expressions of interest to equity business partner: lisa@jpickersgill.com.au Applications close Friday 15 November 2019

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Experienced excavator operator required Operating various modern, well maintained machines, 5-30 tonnes.

Must be experienced and able to work unsupervised.

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Sunday, Nov 24 at 5.30pm Commercial Hotel

Part-Time Administration Officer Maternity leave position 9-12months

For more information contact Jennifer Bradshaw on (03) 5662 2217 Please forward letter of application and resume to: PO Box 588, Leongatha VIC 3953 Applications close November 6, 2019

CASUAL HOLIDAY STAFF REQUIRED 4 SHORE PIZZA AND PASTA, VENUS BAY Must be able to work Dec/Jan Holiday period Shifts available before Christmas Email your details to: sgsmith@iinet.net.au or phone Graeme 0419 376 482

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COLEMANS ICE AND SPRING WATER SUPPLIES

DELIVERY DRIVER Must be reliable and fit for manual work.

Short term work over the summer period - December and January.

Weekends & public holidays MR licence & Fork licence is a must.

Start asap on Dec 1

CONTACT ANTHONY 0419 365 691 MILKER required to begin asap for mainly afternoon milkings. 315 cows in 20 swing over.

Located in Leongatha South. Must be able to work independently and be calm with the cows Waes and days negotiable.

Serious enquiries please phone Wilko on 0448 363 624

HOUSE for rent 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom house for long term rent. Available January, Stony Creek.

Carport, shed, large veranda front and back, reverse cycle and wood heater, non-smokers and no animals. $260 p/w. Please ring Terri on 0407 647 314.

wanted to rent WANTED to rent small sheltered paddock with power and water for my motor home and caravan with cassette toilet shower. Senior woman, non smoker, no pets, references, long stays, rural properties.

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livestock BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown. Can deliver.

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A Part-time vacancy exists within our organisation for an administration officer. Typical duties and skills required include: ? Operation of computer software, including Microsoft Excel/Word ? Switchboard/reception duties, in addition responding to enquiries as appropriate ? Processing of accounts receivable & accounts payable ? Handling and distributing mail and banking (drivers licence required) ? Processing and reconciliation of merchant facilities ? Ability to work well in a team environment

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Leongatha Football Netball Club invite you to their: Netball Operations

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday Nov 7 at 7.30pm at the Leongatha Football Club

Social Rooms, Roughead Street, Leongatha.

Please contact Alisha Hemming on 0400 393 938 if you have any queries.

All welcome.

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McLoughlins Beach Fridges, Freezer, 8' x 4'6 cage trailer, toys, games, collectables Household goods, Fishing and Camping gear.Tools etc.

Plants and much more Credit cards accepted

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Strictly 8.30am to 1pm CHAIRO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 101 Horn Street, Leongatha Numerous stalls of new and old wares and food Please contact Wendy/Karen 5662 4355 leongatha@chairo.vic.edu.au

OPEN GARDENS

& Plant Stall Saturday, November 9 10am to 4pm Entry $12 per person

Refreshments are avilable

Focus on Gardens

Lots of christmas decorations and house hold items

POP TOP Pedigree. 15x 7, 98 mdl, 2 single’s awning (excel condition) $10,990.00 Ph 0447 580 996

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

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PEARCE - Glenda It’s one year now since you left us and we miss you heaps. Glenda, you were our best mate.

Our weekends aren’t the same. We love you mate. Love always Tracey and Jock And Happy Birthday

DUNNE (nee Vardy) Molly. Cherished Mum of Beverley and Phillip, loved Nanna of Nicole, Anthony, Michelle and Monique. Great Nan of 11 and Great Great Nan of 1. R. I. P. Reunited with Dad and Elaine You will live in our hearts and memories forever. RIP Mum and Nana, love Sharon, Wes Stacey, Mark, Cooper and Craig.

DUNNE - Molly Louisa (nee Vardy) 06/03/1926 - 26/10/2019 Passed away peacefully at Crossley House Yarram on Oct. 26, 2019 aged 93 years.

Beloved Wife of Percy (dec) Loving Mother of Helen & Steve, Bev & Phil, Elaine(dec), Fay & Kevin, Robert & Rita, Sharon & Wes and Darren.

Grandmother of 18.

Great Grandmother of 17. Great Great Grandmother of 3. “ Forever In Our Hearts”

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WESTWOOD, Alma Jessie (nee Jeffs) 02/08/14 - 22/10/19.

Mother of Joan and Mother in law of Alan (Davies). Grandmother of Alan Jnr & Lynn, Kevin & Rochelle & Craig, and Anthea. Great Grandmother of 7, Great Great Grandmother of 7.

Loved and remembered always and forever in our hearts WESTWOOD, Alma Jessie (nee Jeffs) 02/08/14 - 22/10/19 Loved wife of Leonard (Dec) loved Mother and Mother in law to Alan (Dec) Judyth and Peter, Joan and Alan, Joy and Alan.

Grandmother of 8, Great Grandmother of 14 and Great Great Grandmother of 7. Cherished memories forever in our hearts.

WESTWOOD, Alma Loving Mother of Joy, Mother in law of Alan, Gran of Kristi Trent & Jenna. Great Gran of Sienna & Aiden. WHAT AN INSPIRATION !

DUNNE. The funeral of Mrs Molly Louisa Dunne will leave Ship Inn Motel, 480 Commercial Road Yarram after a service commencing at 1:00 PM on WEDNESDAY (Nov. 6, 2019) for the Yarram Cemetery.

RICHARDS A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. John Colin Richards will be held at the Leongatha Bowls Club, Hughes Street, Leongatha on WEDNESDAY October 30, 2019 commencing at 1.00pm.

deaths BACON Robert John (John) 20/11/1928 - 20/10/2019 Late of Leongatha, formerly of Yarram.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a terrific innings of 90 years.

Much loved husband of Enid for 68 years.

Loved father to Robert and Maureen, Alan and Robyn, Karen and Silvio, and Kim and Tim. Loved Pop to Joel and Vanessa, Brad and Chantelle, Paul and Kristie, Matthew, Tim, Terri and David, Alex and Elsa, Ryan and Lester.

Much loved Poppy Bacon to 12 great grandchildren.

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We will all have our special memories to bring a smile. Loved Mum and Nana Dunne of Fay, Kevin, Rachel, Warren, Zara, Lucas, Wesley, Simone and Jayden Loved Mum of Robert and Rita, cherished Nanna of Lucinda and Lauchy, Mathew and Charlene and Chris .

Great Nan to Austin and Zach. Forever in our hearts. Reunited with Dad and Elaine

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Minor Drainage Works Wellington Shire Council invite civil construction contractors to tender for the installation of 240m of pipe work and associated pits in Tinamba and Cowwarr.

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 27 November 2019.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-043

Reconstruction of Irrigation Dam Wall Gordon Street Recreation Reserve, Heyfield Wellington Shire Council invites tenders for the reconstruction of the Gordon Street Recreation Reserve Irrigation Dam Wall in Heyfield.

Works include the importing of approved clay material along with civil earth works to rehabilitate the existing dam wall and embankments.

Practical completion date: 30 April 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: barry.hatton@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Barry Hatton on (03) 5142 3021 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 27 November 2019.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

R.I.P. John Peter and Dawson

Lorna

RICHARDS - John Condolences to Rhonda and family on the passing of John.

Dalyston Dancers R.I.P.

JONES - Betty Rosalie (nee Gay).

13/02/27 - 27/10/19 Aged 92. Loving Mother to Keith and Stephen, Mother in law to Cheryl and Lyn. Grandmother to Grace and Andrew.

Passed away peacefully at Crossley House, Sadly missed. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date .

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Passed away suddenly on the 21/10/2019. Great friend of many years and will certainly be missed. Memories are forever. Condolences to Rhonda, Wayne, Robert, Narelle and families.

LOGAN - Hazel Margaret (nee Richards).

Passed away peacefully at Inverloch on Oct. 22nd, 2019, aged 92.

Dearly loved wife of Brian (dec.).

Cherished Mum of Calvin (dec.) and Dagmar, Wes and Jenny, Sharryn and Alan.

Adored Nana and Nanny of Peta, Kym, Joshua, Misty and Peter, Tom and Julie-Ann; Jonathan and Beena, Amanda and Leigh, Andrea and Shane, and Danielle; Kristy and Nick, Rebecca and Dom, Aaron and Erin.

Great Nana of Hayley, Danielle, Blake and Dakotah; Meika and Ethan; and Ella.

Loved sister of Edna.

Forever In Our Hearts.

RICHARDS - John Colin 18/04/1946 - 21/10/2019 Much loved husband of Rhonda for over 51 years. Beloved son of Joyce and Dave (dec.)

Much loved father and father in law to Wayne and Heidi, Robert and Julie-Anne, Narelle and Dean. Adored Poppy to Kehan, Aiden, Brianna, Aimee, Brodie and Keelie.

RICHARDS Colin.

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John

18/04/1946 - 21/10/2019.

Much loved Brother-inlaw of Ian and Kaye.

Adored Uncle and Great Uncle to Steve, Michelle, Hannah and Zahli, Richard, Fiona, Caitlyn and Amber, Jacinta, Michael, Liam, Emma and Charli.

Life will not be the same without you giving us cheek xxx

RICHARDS - John Dear friend and partner in triples bowls with Jeff Pendergast and Ewan Coulter for many years. So sadly missed.

Sympathy to Rhonda and family.

Rest peacefully old mate, Ewan

funerals BACON. The funeral of Mr Robert John Bacon will arrive at the Yarram Monumental Lawn Cemetery for a service commencing at 10.30am on FRIDAY (Nov. 8, 2019).

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CRONIN, Oliver Softly within the shadows there came a gentle call With farewells left unspoken you quietly left us all.

Our heartfelt condolences to Chris, Helen, Katie, Sophie and Archie on the sudden passing of Oliver. A much loved student and contributor within our school community.

A loss felt far and wide.

Private Burial.

LOGAN A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Hazel Margaret Logan will be held at the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club on THURSDAY (Oct. 31, 2019) commencing at 1.00pm.

The above Service will be preceded by a committal Service at the Inverloch Lawn Cemetery at 11.30am.

All Bowls Club Members are respectfully invited to attend.

If desired, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Service.

WESTWOOD. The funeral for Mrs Alma Jessie Westwood was held Monday (October 28, 2019).

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Envelopes will be available at the Service.

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STACKHOUSE - Miriam Our dear friend and mentor. Highly valued and respected member of CWA - Yarram Branch.

Sincere sympathy to her cherished family.

Remembered always .

South Gippsland Group members CWA of Victoria.

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STEPHENS - Andrew John Loved husband of Dody father of Digby, Henry & Eli. Loved eldest son of John Stephens, Leongatha & Hazel Summers Tambourine Qld. Brother of Michael & Kylie and their families Result of a tragic farm accident on his property near Cooma Doing what he loved - working with cattle.

Always in our thoughts STEPHENS - Andrew John Loving husband of Dody and father of Digby, Henry and Eli. Son of Hazel Summers and John Stephens. Brother of Michael and Kylie.

Taken tragically. Will be greatly missed.

WESTWOOD, (nee Jeffs) Alma Jessie.

02/08/14 - 22/10/19.

Dearly loved mother of Alan (Dec), loved Mother in law of Judyth & Peter, adored Grandmother of Karen & Tony, Sally & Gary, Clint and Dione.

Great Grandmother of Ben & Rachael, Latiesha & Dean, Gem, Sunny and Leni. Loved and remembered by us all, forever in our hearts

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11/05/1967 - 20/10/2019 RICHARDS - John Dear friend and best mate, a great support to us. We will miss Rhonda’s musical director. Thanks for all the good times with late night coffees and chips at Maccas. Love and support to Rhonda and family. Faye, Robin, Brad and Kim Bland and the Dumbalk Dancers.

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OUT & ABOUT - 49

Love where you live We asked locals to send in photographs of their WITH its abundance of natural beauty and favourite spots and animal encounters. its distinctive blend of coastal and country, Here are some of our favourites to remind you South Gippsland is a slice of paradise. how fortunate we are to live in such a spectacular From storybook green rolling hills to rugged part of the world. coastline and unspoiled beaches, there is nothing Do you have a photo you’d like to share?

Email grace@thestar.com.au not to love about this remarkable landscape.

This creative Long Jetty Port Welshpool picture was captured by Di Walker.

Anna Carson from Corinella captured the milky way in spectacular display over the Eagles Nest in Inverloch.

Kay Rodda’s picture of one of South Gippsland’s many hidden gems: Knox’s Castle, Nerrena.

Cows bask in the fading sunlight at Georgie Preston’s Leongatha property.

An inquisitive and friendly wombat at Wilsons Promontory, snapped by Lucas Hateley.

The chickens join the horse for feed time at Barb Beaumont’s Gelliondale farm.

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LEADING TEAM: South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group winners were (L-R) Winners of the monthly triples at Leongatha were (L-R) Harry Forrester, Joy Todd and Ian Vern Elliott (S), Bev Elliott (2), Jenny Smith (L) and Michael Dady (3).

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Buffalo Indoor Wednesday, October 23.

BOWLERS at Buffalo were pleased to have Stephen Suckling join them after his recent stay in hospital.

Thirteen bowlers were present with three teams of three and one of four selected.

In the first game on mat one, Danah Suckling, Peter Tiziani and Charlie Tumino scored a one shot win over Toni Heldens, Joyce Occhipinti and Gary Stirling, 7-6.

Another close game on mat two with Bill Wolswinkel, Carolyn Benson, Mary Tumino and Stephen Suckling winning, beating Joe Occhipinti, Joy Dyson and Illene Tiziani 10-8.

The two second games were one sided.

On mat one, Toni, Joyce and Gary easily beat Bill, Carolyn, Mary and Stephen 16-3.

Joe, Joy and Illene had their first win by outscoring Danah, Peter and Charlie 11-3.

In the third game a second win to Bill, Carolyn, Mary and Stephen beating Danah, Peter and Charlie 10-7.

On mat two, Joe, Joy and Illene easily beat Toni, Joyce and Gary 12-3.

The night’s winners were Joe, Joy and Illene (LWW) 15 ends, second Bill, Carolyn, Mary and Stephen (WLW) 11 ends, third Toni, Joyce and Gary (LWL) 13 ends, fourth Danah, Peter and Charlie (WLL) eight ends.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

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0638 1203 1819

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Social bowls, Wednesday 7.30pm, Buffalo where due to inclement weather, the match was abandoned and the points shared.

Hall. All welcome.

Mid week pennant on Tuesday, October 22 Fish Creek saw our Division One team travel to Foster where THE Tuesday Pennant Team were once again un- they lost, by two shots, 02/61 – 14/63. Our Divisuccessful in their bid to gain a win, going down sion 2 team hosted Wonthaggi and took the match by two points to Philip Island. by a solitary shot, winning 14/68 – 02/67.

Divisions One and Five of the Saturday PenThe Division Three team hosted San Remo nant teams were equally unsuccessful, also losing and registered a home win by 20 shots, 14/56 to Phillip Island.

– 02/36.

Friday, November 1 will be the usual casserole Leongatha evening and all members and social members are invited to join in the fun.

LAST Tuesday in Midweek Pennant, in Division The club will be hosting the Shaw/vanDyk af- One Leongatha were defeated by Phillip Island ternoon on November 10, starting at 12.30pm for with an overall result of 68/69 shots. Individual a 1pm and finishing with a lavish afternoon tea. rink scores were: R. James, Leongatha defeated All wishing to join in the fun should contact J. Dyer Philip Island 31/13 shots; T. McCormack, Billy Symmons as soon as possible.

Leongatha was defeated by P. Francis, Phillip Island 22/29 shots; J. Miller, Leongatha was defeatInverloch ed by J. Cohen, Phillip Island 15/27 shots.

IT is with sadness we report Faye Smallman is In Division Two Leongatha were defeated by currently in Monash Hospital. At time of writing Toora with an overall result of 54/88 shots. Indithis column, Ivy Sheppard is at Cabrini Hospital vidual rink scores were M. Jepson, Leongatha was receiving treatment. defeated by L. Hewson, Toora 27/29 shots; M. Pat Sheedy is currently recuperating and Rayson, Leongatha was defeated by R. Richardshould be back in Inverloch some time later in the son, Toora 19/27 shots; B. Thompson, Leongatha week. We hope to see all three back at the club as was defeated by B. Curram 18/32 shots. soon as possible.

On Wednesday the Monthly Triples was conCongratulations to club member Lorraine tested by 32 teams.

Dowson, who became the Ladies Singles Over Match committee chairman Graeme Drury 60s champion for 2019. welcomed the participants and then called for The final was played at Meeniyan where Lor- a minute’s silence to remember the life of John raine won against Rosa James from Leongatha Richards who died on October 21. with a score of 21 to 13. Well done Lorraine!

John was a popular and respected member of Thursday mufti social bowls at Inverloch on the club and his loss will be felt for some time. A October 24. Runners-up, with 33 points, were Val memorial service and wake will happen on WednesDavis (skip), Richard Huntriss and Bill Selby. day, October 30 at the Leongatha Bowls Club.

Winners on the day, with three wins and 43 points The game was played in warm conditions and were Cynthia Hensley (skip), Nic Van Grunsven, the outright winner of the event was a local team Allan McLean and Laurel Lee. skipped by Ian Todd who also spoke highly of Inverloch had wins in all divisional teams John Richards during the presentation. Ian’s wife except Five White whose away match against Joy and Harry Forester were the other team memLoch and District was abandoned due to weather bers. The trio was the only team to record four conditions. wins.

The Division One team had a 25 shot home On Saturday the weather was in contrast to the win over Wonthaggi, 89 – 65: Division Two Blue warm weather that we had experienced during the team overcame Phillip Island by 11 shots in a week and not good for bowling, so much so that close encounter, 73 – 62.

Leongatha’s two sides Division Two and Four Division Two White team met Toora at home sides had to abandon their games at Wonthaggi and took the points with a 79 – 72, seven shot after a few ends because of rain. win. Division four team also recorded their third Division One made the journey to Corinella straight win, defeating Meeniyan by 39 shots, where the weather was okay and completion of 16/82 – 0/43. Our Division five Blue recorded the draw was possible. Leongatha recorded a great their first win 112 – 44 while Division five White win with a overall result of 82/49 shots. team travelled over to the Loch and District green Individual rink scores were Brenton Hackett,

Leongatha defeated Chris Windley, Corinella 26/9 shots; Russell Trotman, Leongatha defeated Brian Edwards, Corinella 25/22 shots; John Hall, Leongatha defeated Steven Bay, Corinella 31/18 shots.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, October 22 pennant was a home game for our Division Two team. Playing Phillip Island they won 74 shots to 63 with two rinks up.

This week they were away to Wonthaggi.

Saturday, October 26 was a home game for divisions three and four. The visiting teams appreciated our well protected green as the wind blowing a gale.

Division Three had one rink up but went down to Mirboo North 69 shots to 78. Division Four came up against the experienced Inverloch team, going down 43 shots to 82 with no rink successful.

Next week threes are home to Phillip Island and fours are home to Port Welshpool.

Calendar events include our Cup Day bowls with chicken and champagne lunch. Names needed for catering please.

The draw for men’s singles is up with completion dates. See noticeboard. Upshot 2.

Mirboo North WE had a bit of a hash around with the teams this week and there were different results.

The winning team skipped by Robert Campbell had three wins and 15 ends.

Champion bowler Vito Serafino played third with Bev Greenwood second and Graeme Trease lead.

The runners-up were lead by Margaret Campbell, seconded by Bruce Douglas and skipped by Ian Hasty. This team had two wins and 13 ends.

There is always next time for the rest of us.

Jeanie Baker and Jan Curtis were in attendance as observers and cheer squad.

We will play with our friends from Korumburra next week which will be president’s night as it is the last bowling night before the annual general meeting.

All positions will be vacant, so think about filling a position to help the club along in the coming season. Keep bowling along, RG.

North Gippsland

THE North Gippsland Bowls Association Men’s State Triples and Novice Singles were completed at Yarram on Sunday in wet and windy conditions.

The final of the men’s novice final was the highlight of the day with West Sale’s Joe Scicluna securing victory with the narrowest of margins.

Men’s Triples Round 1: Bryan Reid, Greg Young and Bruce Penney (Yarram), bye.

Jeff Amos, Allan Watts, Ned Tindale (Yarram) lost to Ian Jones, Shane Dove, John Morgan (Sale) 11-18.

Stephen Chalmer, Ray Kennedy, Peter Gould (Sale) def Scott Manson, Ron Orchard, Lew Marston (Maffra) 17-10.

Keith Sargison, Craig Anderson, Geoff Stobie (Maffra), bye.

Semi finals: Bryan Reid def Ian Jones 21-12.

Keith Sargison def Stephen Chalmer 19-17.

Final: Keith Sargison (S), Craig Anderson, Geoff Stobie def Bryan Reid (S), Greg Young, Bruce Penney 17-9.

Men’s Novice Singles: Round 1, Wayne TePaa (Stratford), bye. Jason White (Heyfield) lost to Jim Wilson (Yarram) 4-21. Ken Dawson (Yarram), bye. Joe Scicluna (West Sale), bye.

Semi finals: Jim Wilson def Wayne TePaa 214, Joe Scicluna def Ken Dawson 21-18.

The Wonthaggi team of (L-R) Frank Cimino, Aldo Sartori and Tony Toler win Triples at Final: Joe Scicluna def Jim Wilson 21-20.

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TALENTED ATHLETES: State Women’s Pairs runners-up in the South Gippsland Bowls All smiles were the winners of the Thursday mufti social bowls at Inverloch on Thursday Division were (L-R) Marilyn Forrest and Nics McKenzie with winners Janis Parks and (L-R) Allan McLean, Cynthia Hensley (skip), Laurel Lee and Nic Van Grunsven.

Robyn Dennis.

South Gippsland Bowls Division STATE Women’s Pairs were played at Korumburra on October 18 and 23. This event saw a sunny first day but with a capricious icy wind which played havoc with line and length.

Going through to the semis on day two was the composite team of Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek) with Marilyn Forrest (Phillip Island) versus Leongatha’s Glenda Trotman and Dot Jarvis and Janis Parks (Inverloch), with Robyn Dennis (San Remo) against San Remo’s Sandra Read and Jill Waters.

Good matches in beautiful bowling weather saw the afternoon final played between Nics and Marilyn versus Janis and Robyn. Janis and Robyn were the winners.

State Mixed Pairs was played at Inverloch over the past two Sundays, and was contested by 15 pairs. The semi finals on day two were contested between Glen and Jacqui Cohen (Phillip Island) and Ang and Brenton Hackett (Leongatha) with the Hacketts getting the job done by three shots.

The other semi between Mick Coram (Inverloch) with Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek) against Wayne and Janis Parks (Inverloch) was won by one shot by Mics and Nics.

The final saw less rain and a four-shot win to last season’s winners Mick and Nics.

Next event is a novice singles for men and women on November 10 at Korumburra.

South West Gippsland Midweek WINNERS were Vern Elliott (s), Michael Dady, Bev Elliott and Jenny Smith.

Runners-up were Neville Kitchen/Sean McWilliams (s), Sean McWilliams, Pauline McWilliams and Alan Thomas.

One game winners were Lindsey Russell (s), Luke Monkton and Graeme Turner.

Thursday midweek bowls was played at Lang Lang with 38 bowlers members. It was like a summer’s day, with the temperature in the high twenties. The green was true. Next week midweek will be played at Corinella. Lunches will be available.

Be at the venue at 10am for a 10.30am start.

Come along and join us for a great day out.

Everyone welcome. For more information or to register, contact Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974.

Tarwin Lower THE Tarwin Lower and District Bowls Club would like to express their sympathy to Sharryn Browne at the passing of her beloved mum, Hazel Logan on October 22.

Hazel and her husband Brian were icons of the club and won a number of pennant flags for Tarwin. Hazel was also president of the South Gippsland District Ladies Bowls Association (SGDLBA) from 2002 to 2004.

At 11.30am, Thursday, October 31, family and friends will congregate at the Inverloch Cemetery before continuing to the Tarwin Bowls Club for a service at 1pm followed by refreshments.

Last Tuesday saw Division 1 and 2 play Korumburra at their home green. It was a beautiful day topped off by Division 1 winning their rinks by two shots gaining them 13 points. Division 2 gained two points by winning one rink.

Saturday’s conditions were the antithesis of Tuesday. Division 5 played a few ends against Lang Lang and then by a unanimous vote decided to split the points rather than continue. However, the more stoic Division 2 teams decided to continue with the result being a win to Tarwin against San Remo.

A 13 shot winning margin gained Tarwin 14 points. Tuesday Pennant will see both divisions at home; Division 1 against Foster and Division 2 against Leongatha. Saturday Pennant will see both divisions travel to Phillip Island.

The Wonthaggi team of Aldo Sartori, Frank Cimino and Tony Toler were the winners of last

week’s Turkey Triples. Seb Blancato and Dino the Rink award. and Lucy Vignocchi from the combined team of Saturday pennant saw Yarram Division 2 Foster and Toora were runners-up. hosted Stratford and recorded their first win of the season to now sit fifth on the ladder.

Wonthaggi All rinks had good wins with the rink of THIS week started off with a number of singles Hamish Clarke, Chris Banik, Bruce McCall and knockout matches being contested.

Desley Tindale winning the King of the Rink Wednesday saw a field of 26 bowlers take to award with Yarram winning overall 81/49. the greens in warm conditions. The winners were Division 1 hosted Heyfield Loggers, losing all Wally Leijen, Peter Miller, Roy Smith and Frank three rinks against a club boasting two top class Tagell. This is two weeks in a row for Wally, well skippers, Brendan Fleming and former Australian done. champion Rohan Kelly.

Thursday saw our nominated triples played in The rink of Jeff Amos, Greg Young, Roy trying conditions. We had a couple of new bowlers Proudley and first time Division 1 player Wendy bowl in their first triples. Well done Joy and Jan. Helms were gallant in defeat before going down The winners on the day were Rob Allan, Pat Smith 16/20 with the overall score being 34/93. with the skip Cass Donohue with a grand total of Division 1 this week and Yarram play Sale plus 51 shots. The runners-up were George Par- White at Sale. Manager J. Amos. Skip: J. Amos, getter, skip, Pam Russell and Pam Wintrup with a G. Young, W. Helms, J. Wilson, car: J. Wilson. good score of plus 48 shots.

Skip: B. Reid, B. Penney, N. Tindale, J. Lamb, Saturday pennant saw a mixed bag of results car: N. Tindale. with two washouts, one win and one loss.

Skip: A. Watts, T. Banik, R. Proudley, D. Just a reminder about the Barefoot/Corporate Mander, car: T. Banik. bowls season which will commence on Tuesday, Division 2 this week: Yarram play Maffra at November 12 and run to December 10, restarting in Maffra and manager is P. Kiely. the new year. Come and try the new synthetic greens Skip: P. Kiely, N. Gore, D. Humphrey, G. Dixwith three bowl triples played in the Skins format. on, car: P. Kiely.

Contact club president Trevor Teer on 0490 757 Skip: M. Flanagan, K. Wadsworth, R. Kerkv601 to register your team. liet, K. Dawson, car M. Flanagan.

Skip: H. Clarke, C. Banik, B. McCall, D. TinYarram TUESDAY midweek pennant saw Yarram host dale and car C. Banik.

On Sunday, Yarram Bowls Clubs hosted the Heyfield Kangas in a game between top and North Gippsland novice event. fourth placed teams.

Jim Wilson, Yarram’s representative in the The game was played in ideal conditions.

Rinks were shared with Heyfield winning the day novice event, won both qualifying rounds before losing the final in a closely contested game gooverall by 10 shots.

The rink of Rhonda Young who stepped up ing into the last end 20/20, before losing 20/21 to skip to cover the absence of Margaret Volmer, against West Sale representative Joe Scicluna.

The Men’s Triples Final was won by a combitogether with Michael Flanagan, Bev Vicino and Ken Wadsworth, outlasted their opposition to win nation team of Stratford’s K. Sargison and Maf18/15. After a slow start, winning only one of the fra’s Merlo and G. Stobie winning 17/9 against first six ends, this rink got their act together, win- Yarram’s Team of Bryan Reid, Bruce Penney and ning 12 of the remaining 15 ends and Queen of Greg Young.

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Wonthaggi Men THURSDAY Stableford.

Stableford 18 hole (19 players) DSR. 71.

Grade A: Graeme Crawford 33. NTP’s 17th Chris Wilkinson. Ball Sweep. Daniel Crellin, Chris Wilkenson, Glen Turner, all 32 points.

Stableford nine hole (nine players). DSR. 36.

Grade A: Bill Howard 20. Ball Sweep. Ray Hender 18, Jim McEachen 17.

Saturday par (31 players) DSR. 71.

A, Peter Handley one up, B Secondo Tiziani -1 and C Bill Howard -1.

NTP’s 2nd Stephen Ged, 8th Mark Angelucci (Pro pin), 17th Jamie Grenville (Money Hole).

Ball Sweep: Don Paproth -3, Fank Huber -3, Peter Sullivan -3, Jamie Grenville -3, Jim Jordan -4 and Alan Anstey -4.

Woorayl ladies THERE was an explosion of all things pink at Woorayl on Friday, October 25 for the annual Girls Day Out event.

Affectionately known as ‘Pink Day’, the event helps sponsors breast cancer awareness month in October.

The 60 ladies were welcomed to the pink themed clubhouse from flowers to tablecloths along with receiving a ‘Par-Fect’ pink welcome pack prepared and donated by Inge Giliam and Chris Perrett.

The pink attire of the ladies certainly helped brighten the day up with the grey skies above. A few carts also were ‘decorated out’ with Linda For-

rester taking on a ‘Priscilla Queen of Desert’ look as she drove along with the flurry of pink feather boas behind. The flagsticks with pink flags also stood out on the greens against the leaden skies.

The winners and runners up receiving beautiful bowls along with nearest the pin prizes of teacups. Thanks was also expressed to Col James, Inge Giliam, Shirley Thomas, Wendy Parker, Kath Davis and Jo Graeme who provided raffle prizes on the day. The proceeds from the day’s raffle are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Winners of this year’s GDO Irish 4 ball stableford event with a score of 95 points were the combined team of Marg Tuckett (Woorayl), Jan Beaumont (Wonthaggi), Barb Warren (Foster) and Dot Stubbs (Leongatha). The runners up with 92 points were the team from Meeniyan of Veronica Park, Jan Trease, Faye Le Page and Heather McCaughan.

Balls down the line went to the team from Mirboo North of Wendy Gervasi, Barb Stimson, Lia Brent and Freda Nair with 91 points, the team of Inge Giliam, Jenny Riseley (Woorayl), Merryn Dear (Churchill Monash) and Susan Straw (Meeniyan) 90 points and from Welshpool Di Walker, Dot Stait, Jeanette Swan and Rachel Brown 86 points on a countback.

Nearest the pins went to Marg Tuckett (Woorayl) on the 8th the 11th eluded everyone and the 17th was Heather McCaughan (Meeniyan) - Heather birdied this hole and scored 5pts!

– special congratulations were made as apart from

Ambrose event, Champagne, savouries and a great score this was her first ever birdie!

The Straightest Drive on the 13th the winners luncheon. were A grade – Heather Grist (Korumburra), B Yarram Men Grade Jenny Riseley (Woorayl) and C Grade Gail FRANK Purgar (17) was in terrific form to record Browne (Meeniyan).

40 points to win overall and B grade in Saturday’s Woorayl Men individual Stableford.

Scott Leggett (6) playing to his handicap won THE October monthly medal was sponsored by A grade with 36 points.

Paul Zudima.

Clive Coulthard (21) got the nod in C grade The course is in fantastic shape but the weather conditions challenged all with strong winds and with 34 points on C/B. Barry Muir (28) visiting from Traralgon won showers reflecting the high scores, A Grade winner Tom Ryan 75, B Grade winner Ross Winkler D grade with 38 points and also collected the vets 75, C Grade and Monthly Medal winner Graeme award.

Noel Black won the NTP on seven, Darryl Winkler 68, BDL Kevin Riseley 74, John Hickey 75, Ash Turner, Robert Beilby 77, Greg Fennell Henderson 15th and Dylan Rash got closest on 78 and Jack Howard 79. NTP: 8th Jack Howard the 18th.

The Traralgon contingent arrived for the sec17th, Mick Herrald, Least Putts, George Johnson ond round of the Carrajung Cup with an improved (26 putts). performance from Yarram but Traralgon with a Yarram Ladies handy lead from the first week once again preA SMALL field of 11 ladies played a stableford vailed 533 to 474 points. event on Tuesday, October 22.

Brian Busk (22) had a day out to win TuesConditions were perfect for golf. day’s Competition with 42 points.

Michelle Staley took out the division one comClive Coulthard in good nick won both NTP’s petition with 31 points. on seven and 15.

Division two was won by Joy Lowe with a Thursday’s nine hole competition saw Alan great score of 37 points.

Ross, Bill Reid, Marena MacFarlane and Hank Target hole on first was Dulcie Beer and on Van Lambaart all with 20 points each collect a 18 Joy Lowe. prize.

Down the line balls to Linda Rippon and The four day Cup Week End Tournament kicks Wendy Pope, both 30 points and Barbara Cox 29 off with Saturday’s four ball and concludes with points. the much anticipated Ambrose and Luncheon on Next week is Melbourne Cup Day, 9.30 start, Cup day.

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LEONGATHA’S BEST: (L-R) Liz Hodge (D.M.Stubbs Trophy), Coral Gray (B Grade (L-R) Woorayl ladies winners Barb Warren, Jan Beaumont, Marg Tuckett and Dot Stubbs. champion), Ashleigh Hutton (Seniors scratch 7 nett champion), Trish Owen (B Grade champion) and Rebecca Thomas (club champion).

Foster THE Foster golf course has dried out and the curators and volunteers have it in great condition, as indicated by the improved scoring by players.

ments, 4th, Marg Clasby, 10th and Heather Grist, 13th.

The semi-final qualifiers for the McLaren trophies will be Lynette/Julie who will play Barb/ Tina and also Heather /Moira will play Merrissa/ Shelley.

It was fantastic to see Beryl Brown having a hit, after an extended absence off the course and to have Robyn and Jenny returning to play nine holes.

Next Wednesday, October 30, is a Stroke event for the November Monthly Medal and the stall will be in progress so it would be good to see a variety of goods available to buy.

Three of our members really enjoyed playing in mixed teams with women from surrounding clubs, at Woorayl, on Friday. Heather Grist won a ‘straightest drive’ and was fortunate to be the recipient of one of the many raffle prizes.

The Ruby Stephen’s Day is Monday, November 11 and it would be wonderful to have as many of our own members and guests from surrounding clubs play in this friendly three-person Ambrose event.

Tuesday October 22 Graeme Watkins (14) shot 79 off the stick to win with 43 pts. DTL were Peter Dight (11) 40 pts, Trevor Jones (26) 37 pts and Larry Giddy (23) 35 pts. NTP’s were Graeme Watkins and Chris Buckland.

Thursday October 24, results Chris Buckland (4) returned to form with a great 72 off the stick to win with 40 pts. DTL were Dave Hutchinson (15) and Norm Cooper (13) both on 39 pts. NTP’s were Derrick Summers and Dave Hutchinson.

Friday October 25, results Tony Vanin (6) won with 19 pts from Gary Phelan (21) on 18 pts. NTP’s were Gary Phelan and Geoff Nott.

4BBB Par and championship, Saturday October 26 Despite very windy conditions with intermittent rain Chris Buckland (4) and Andrew Naylor (10) shot a good par round of 72 to win the championship title.

In the 4BBB Par and qualifying round for the Barry Soderlund trophy first were David Lucas (17) and Martyn Saunders (21) with +9, second Kevin Flett (11) and Russell McCallion +4, third Chris Buckland (4) and Andrew Naylor (10) +4, and fourth were David Knee (12) and Scott Rathjen (10) +4.

NTP’s Scott Rathjen, Tony Vanin, Andrew Naylor, Peter Dight and Derrick Summers.

Winchester Knockout trophy – David Lucas (17) defeated David Knee (12) in the final by 4/2.

Friday night cash draw has jackpotted to $550 this week.

Star Medallist Final Saturday November 2 Winners during the year eligible for the playoff are Levi Cocksedge, Lloyd McKenzie, Trent Price, Paul Spencer, Norm Cooper, Scott Rathjen, CHAMPIONS: Yarram’s Kaye Irwin and Andrew Naylor, Gary Buckland , Chris Buckland Joy Lowe took out the 4BBB-knockout , Geoff Prue , John Pruyn and Stuart Canning. championship recently.

Korumburra Men’s

SATURDAY’S Two Man Ambrose Guest Day was played in tough conditions. Only 30 players participated in the Member Guest Day. The round for most was interrupted by heavy squalls, but the course was still in great shape. The newly sprigged first and tenth offered a little challenge, but except for one notable player, everyone stayed off the newly planted fairways.

Winners: Member/Guest: Mat Wrigley and Matt Harland 61.25; Member/Member: Marty De Leeuw and Peter Draper 60.75.

NTP: 1st Chris McConnell, 7th John Payne, 10th John Payne and 13th Chris Gallagher.

Korumburra Ladies THERE was perfect weather for the qualifying round of the McLaren 4BBB Par event last Wednesday. Many thanks to Jan Follett and Kath Welsh who provided many lovely trophies for all the winners.

The A Grade winners were Lynette McIvor (21) and Julie Brannaghan (21), 5 up and runnersup were Merrissa Cosson (17) and Shelley Snooks (40), 4 up, after a c/b with Heather Grist (19) and Moira Rogers (23).

Barb Walker (22) and Tina Prosser (40) won B Grade, 3 up and Corrie George (36) and Jan Hewitt (26) were runners-up, 1 up.

NTP’S went to Julie Brannaghan, 1st, Lee Cle-

Leongatha

Meeniyan Ladies THIRTEEN Meeniyan ladies arrived for our annual Social Day on Wednesday at Woorayl and the day certainly couldn’t have been better, with bright blue skies and warm 24 degree sunshine.

Henrietta’s was the sponsor for our day and the prizes were very much appreciated.

Certainly the day couldn’t have been better for the winners Fay LePage (21) Meeniyan and Linda Forrester (43) from Woorayl who managed an unheard of 51 Stableford points. There followed lots of ribbing and talk of specimens and ASADA, but what an amazing score and well done girls.

Runners/up were Heather Poletti (19) Meeniyan and Carol Johnson (33) Woorayl with 40 points.BDL were Lyn Jennison (35) Meeniyan and Janet Thompson (28) Woorayl 37 points.

Sue Hoskin (20) Meeniyan and Jo Fennell (35) Woorayl with 36 points. Susan Straw (20) Meeniyan and Margaret Tuckett (29) Woorayl with 35 points.

NTP 8th Jo Fennell, 11th Linda Forrester and 17th Sue Hoskin.

After a lovely afternoon tea supplied by Woorayl Ladies, Meeniyan President Lyn Jennison invited us to Meenyian same time next year!

We will all look forward to that.

Mirboo North THURSDAY Stableford.

Day winner: Neil Rutledge (18) 41.

B Grade winner: Bob Silver (33) 37.

NTP 4th: Josh Robbins.

DTL’s: Josh Robbins (14) 40, Joe Kus (18) 37, John McFarlane (17) 34.

Saturday, Merlewood Angus Par. Day winner: Doug Taylor (21) +3.

DTL’s: Joe Smeriglio (17) +1, Terry Bradshaw (8) Sq, Nigel Bracecamp (19) Sq. Second shot NTP 1st hole: Ray Matthews.

NTP: 4th Terry Bradshaw, 6th Mal Payne and 16th Terry Bradshaw.

Welshpool TUESDAY’S nine-hole pub barbecue Stableford winner was Pappy Pope with 19 points.

BDL to Brian MacPherson 15. NTP 17th Paul Delaney and the achievers award went to Greg Wilkinson.

The Ladies played the first round of the championship on Wednesday with the day’s event winner being Trish Latch with net 75 (38).

NDL to Rachael Brown 76 (17). NTP’s on third was Jen Delaney and 17 Di Walker.

The least number of putts to Rachael Brown with 24.

The scratch leader at this point is Rachael Brown 93 from Di Walker 101 and Jen Delaney 106.

Fridays nine hole chicken run winner was Brian MacPherson with 20 points from BDL Merv Lowe 16 and Andrew Brown 15.

No nearest the pins recorded.

On Saturday the men played a 4BBB draw for partners with the winning combination of Russell Barwick and Harry Barlow coming out on top with 39 points.

BDL’s to Gary Brown/ Michael Roberts 38 and Graeme English/ Tom Welsh 37. The only NTP went to Paul Delaney on 15.

Sunday’s Mixed Championship was held in rather unpleasant conditions.

The scratch winners were Russell Barwick and Di Walker with 103 on count back from Paul and Jen Delaney.

The handicap winners were Harry Barlow and Trish Latch with net 74 (36).

The only NTP for the day to Peta Barlow on 15.

BDL to Pappy Pope and Dot Stait.

Our presentation day is on Saturday, November 9 with an 18 hole three person ambrose event prior and evening entertainment by Fiona Curram afterwards.

Wonthaggi Ladies WEDNESDAY was a glorious day for golf, with the umbrella’s kept out for the sunshine instead of the rain.

The course is getting tidied up in readiness for the All Gippsland Ladies tournament on Monday and Tuesday and the Lorna Jeeves second round of stroke was completed with a great field of 25 players. Some lower scores are beginning to happen for the ladies with the improvement in the course conditions.

The best score on the day was returned by Anne Poulton with a great 108 (35) 73 net to win C Grade, A Grade was won by Anne Tschiderer 95 (20) 75 net, while back to back Pam Russell with 103 (28) 75 was the B Grade winner.

No one had any idea of the player who had won the Lorna Jeeves so when Patsy Britt was announced as the winner it was warmly applauded by the ladies as a great achievement.

NTP: 8th Marg Johnson.

BDL awarded to P Britt 75, A Walker 76, I Walsh 76, R Wilkinson 77, M Johnson 77, S Patullo 78, C Bolding 78 and H Wintle 80 on count back.

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A FIELD of 55 golfers took part in a Stableford competition in fine Spring weather on Tuesday of last week.

Ron Findlay shot the lights out with an excellent score of 40 points to win the Overall. Tony Gedye and Trevor Moss also played great golf to score 38 points and take out A-grade and C-grade respectively.

You needed 32 points to win a ball and Trevor Steer and Ian Murchie received three balls each for their Nearest the Pins on the 14th and 16th holes respectively.

The warm spring weather continued into Thursday with Bob Smith making the most of it to win the Overall with an excellent score of 39 points in a countback from Peter Hobson, who won B Grade with his 39 points. A Grade was taken out by Geoff McDonald with 36 points.

DTL Balls went down to 31 points and Antony Roberts and David Richards were Nearest the Pins on the 14th and 16th holes.

Saturday returned to winter conditions and a small field contested a Par competition. Nick Shaw finished square to win the Overall and Tim McCarthy won B Grade with -1.

Nearest the Pins were Malcolm Legge on the 14th hole and David Forbes was closest on the Meeniyan ladies winners at Woorayl, (L-R) Heather Poletti and Carol Johnson, with winners 16th. of the day Linda Forrester and Fay LePage.

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GREAT EVENT: The Victorian competitors enjoyed their time competing at the national SUP titles held in Phillip Island. Victoria was one of the standout states, with multiple representatives making it far.

Champions crowned at PI AUSTRALIAN champions across surfing and technical race divisions were crowned on Phillip Island last week as the Hyundai Australian SUP titles wrapped up in clean conditions at Surfies Point.

One of the standout top seeds of the event, Kai Bates (Mollymook, NSW) has gone back-to-back and claimed his third Australian SUP surfing title in the open mens division.

“I’m over the moon, it’s been an awesome NSW’s Terrene Black claimed her first open event,” he said. womens SUP title last week, beating out “Phillip Island is such a great location for SUP, QLD’s Shakira Westdorp. and having the whole SUP community down here

FUN RUN: Forty-four participants took part in the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun on Saturday, enjoying great morning conditions.

has been amazing.”

Bates continued his impressive form in the final, locking in a 7.50 and 9.00 to best fellow New South Welshman James Casey.

Terrene Black (Central Cost, NSW) claimed her first open womens SUP title with a win over perennial winner Shakira Westdorp (QLD).

In an incredibly tight final, the result went to a count-back to each surfer’s top wave, with Black coming out on top with a 7.25 heat score over Westdorp’s 6.75.

“It was a real surprise to win. It’s always a hotly contested division so I was just stoked to be in the final,” Black said.

“I expected to feel all of the seasons coming down to Victoria, but it’s such a beautiful area and I can’t wait to come back.”

Coming out on top in the open mens 10ft longboards was James Casey.

He put on an incredible display of surfing finishing with a 16.25 heat total.

Victorian Emma Webb was the inaugural open womens 10ft SUP champion.

The former Australian longboard champion was dominant in the final with a 15.90 total.

Other Australian SUP surfing champions to be crowned included Marty Cole (NSW) in the over 40 mens, Monica McNab (WA) in the over 40 women, Ian Ausden (WA) in the over 50 men, and Joshua Stretton (NSW) in the junior men.

The technical race was held at the completion of the surfing and combines wave riding and marathon paddling skills with a course that weaves through the shorebreak.

After returning from the Red Bull heavy water

event for the Australian titles, James Casey came out as first across the line in a time of 21min, 26sec, giving him the title for the second year running.

“Im absolutely stoked to take out another Australian title and defend it, especially after the week that I have had coming back from the states on the weekend,” he said.

“I love the change down to Victoria for this event. Getting to compete in some more powerful waves is epic and a great challenge.”

The event will return to Victoria in 2020 as part of a two-year commitment from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Regional Events Fund.

Shakira Westdorp battled it out with Terrene Black but couldn’t come out on top, just losing out 7.25 to 6.75.

• Leongath Cycling

PBs rife at Grand Tour of Gippsland Ridge Rail Trail winners crowned

Student and teacher volunteers included Flynn, MIRBOO North Secondary College Bianca, Clara, Amy, Angela, two Chloe’s, Mrs. THE cancellation of Saturday’s second pulled together a team of 10 volunteers Woodall and Miss Kerr along with the help of a stage of the Tour of Gippsland due to to take over the Grand Ridge Rail Trail few parents, Jodie and Anna. parkrun.

Forty four runners, joggers and walkers ar- weather meant the women’s field of cyrived in high spirits on a fresh morning to par- clists was fresh and eager to race the third ticipate in the parkrun, resulting in eight personal and final stage on Sunday morning.

(L-R) Claire Wylie and Darcy Linforth enjoyed their time at the weekend’s Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun, in which 12 firsttimers participated and eight competitors achieved personal bests.

best times.

Twelve of the 44 participants were first-timers with representatives of five different clubs taking part.

Two of these first timers travelled all the way from Wyndham Vale as a part of their Point Cook Football Club annual footy trip.

Staying at Trafalgar the night before, these two parkrunners woke bright and early in order to come to Mirboo North as they heard how beautiful our track was.

For those who aren’t morning people, it can sometimes be hard to drag yourself to the trail and partake in the run.

Despite the early start parkrun involves though, the friendly faces of the other participants, encouraging environment and satisfying feeling afterwards makes it totally worth it.

So just give it a try whether you walk, jog or run, it might be just what you need to start your day.

We hope to see more and more new parkrunners in the future.

On the cards for stage three was 30 laps of the 1.2km semi-hotdog circuit in Warragul.

Emily Herfoss went into the 36km criteria with a slim lead of eight seconds in the general classification over Kate Perry and Jenelle Crooks thanks to the time bonuses she collected in Friday’s opening stage.

Herfoss looked strong as she collected maximum points and three bonus seconds at the first intermediate sprint after ten laps, while Georgia Whitehouse (Staminade Sydney University) took the second sprint just after the race’s halfway mark.

A breakaway of nine riders, featuring a representative from each team, made a decisive move with five laps to go.

The pace increased as the race drew towards the finish, but it appeared no team was willing to chase down the small breakaway.

A rapid sprint finish saw Ella Bloor of Specialised Women’s Racing raise her hands in victory, narrowly beating out Whitehouse in second and

Lauren Perry in third.

Herfoss continued her impressive run of form in the 2019 National Road Series, wrapping up the tour victory with a final time gap of ten seconds to Crooks and a further single second to Kate Perry.

The win extended her lead in the individual rankings with one tour, December’s Tour Tasmania, to come.

In the men’s race, the general classification was wide open.

Jason Lea went into the stage with a slim threesecond lead over Brendon Davids.

Tristan Ward took out the first sprint, followed

by Jarrod Drizners in the second and Jason Lea rounding out the sprints in an effort to maintain his slim lead.

The aggressive pace meant the field was all together leading into the finish.

However, a critical error saw Tristan Ward launch his sprint too early, leaving the door wide open for a well-timed counter-attack.

Coming off a strong showing at the Tour of King Valley, Mathew Rice (Pro Racing Sunshine Coast) took stage honours, with enough of a gap over Jarrod Drizners to oblige the now sodden crowd with a victory salute.

Finishing safely in the bunch, Jason Lea secured the overall win.

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• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Silver and gold won at the nationals TWO of the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association’s top A Grade players, Michael Ede and Mick Wright, came home recently from a national event with silver and gold medals.

WINNERS: (L-R) (front) Jess Dobson, Paul O’Connor, Marie Creed, (back) Noel Creed and Don Creed made up the winning Terriers team in last week’s badminton grand final.

Korumburra Badminton holds grand final Terriers 6/103 def Kelpies 2/63 The Terriers ended up having a big win on grand final night, after having led the competition in the home and away season.

Their good form continued into the grand final.

The Kelpies’ cause was not helped by the loss of Tom Colahan, out with a badly sprained ankle.

The close game of the night was between Marie Creed and Paul O’Connor verse Anthony Mardling and Arthur Grabham.

The game was close and involved some long rallies right up to the last couple of points, where

Arthur and Anthony pulled away to win a very hard-fought set 15/11.

Congratulations Terriers.

Everyone enjoyed the company and good food at the presentation night held at Korumburra’s Top Pub. A social season is being played this term on a drop-in basis, with teams being selected on the night.

If you have ever wanted to have a hit of badminton you are very welcome at the Korumburra Secondary College Gym, Wednesdays at 7.30pm.

Racquets are available.

Mick (with partner Inh Van Lee) won gold in both the over-70 and over-75 doubles events in the Australian Table Tennis veteran championships.

Michael won silver in his team event for Victoria with his partner Willie Labagala.

This is an outstanding achievement for two stalwarts of the club who have been performing at a top level for years now.

Congratulations to both.

It was a huge tournament with record entries, played out in Adelaide this year.

Locally, A Reserve semi-finals are this week.

Lime Cordial (Braden Andrighetto, Mitch Stivic and John Colomiere) will play OJ (Brad Andrew, Andrew Checuti and Coby Chandler) in one final.

Passiona (Siobhan Paxton, Charley Donohue and Nancy Pattinson) will play Rainwater (Denis and Irene Donohue and Callum Martin) in the other.

B Grade finals: The top B Grade team Venus (Dillen Andrighetto and Harvey Smith) will play the B Grade grand final this Thursday, October 31, against the winner of Earth (Andrew Checuti and Caitlin Kahl) and Saturn (Callum Martin and James Montgomery).

That semi-final is expected to be an extremely close match.

The B Grade grand final will be played immediately following the conclusion of the semifinal.

Weather affects tennis A Grade Fish Creek v Leongatha Stosur – washout.

Leongatha Millman v Mardan - washout.

Ladder Leongatha Millman ....................................... 13.5 Fish Creek ..................................................... 12.5 Mardan .......................................................... 10.5 Leongatha Stosur ............................................ 5.5

Baromi........................................................... 13 Leongatha Dokic ........................................... 10 Leongatha North ............................................. 9.5 Mardan ............................................................ 6.5 Leongatha Groth ............................................. 6.5

Mick Wright (left) and his doubles partner Inh Van Lee on their way to gold medals in both the over-70 and over-75 individual doubles events.

Funding to boost country footy and netball

Bass Recreation Reserve wins

MORE Victorians are playing their favourite sports on upgraded ovals and courts thanks to continued investment from the State Government into country footy and netball.

BASS Recreation Reserve is one of 17 projects that is receiving funding in the latest round of Country Football and Netball Program grants.

It was confirmed yesterday that 17 new projects would share in more than $1.6 million in funding from the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program.

The program allows councils to replace and upgrade ageing facilities across rural, regional and outer metropolitan Victoria, so football and netball clubs can best serve their community and improve gender equality in sport.

The growth of female football, from 58 teams in 2010 to more than 1,000 this year, demonstrates the need to build facilities that are suitable for women and girls.

Head of AFL Victoria, Ricky Bell, is thrilled with the new opportunities the funding brings.

“Country football and netball clubs are the lifeblood of their communities,” he said.

“AFL Victoria is incredibly grateful for this (L-R) (front) Tom Colahan, Anthony Mardling, Angie Almond, (back) Jake Peters, Graham partnership with the Victorian Government, the AFL and Netball Victoria that has now supported Denney and Arthur Grabham were the runners-up Kelpies team.

500 projects.”

• Mirboo North and District tennis

SHINING SILVER: Michael Ede (left) won silver with team partner Willie Labagala for Victoria in the over-70s tournament.

The reserve will receive $100,000 of funds.

The program is continually backing clubs that serve as the heartbeat of their country communities, allowing them to replace or upgrade facilities, as Bass will now be able to do.

Support for local clubs is part of a continued push to enhance community sport, active recreation, and gender equality and to encourage all Victorians to get out there and get active.

Across Victoria, the government has invested more than $850 million in community sport and recreation facilities.

Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale, believes the funds hold significant importance for the Bass Coast area.

“Footy and netball clubs are the heart and soul of the Bass electorate and we’re proud to help out with funding for this important project,” he said.

“We want to encourage people to be active and healthy, and engaged with their community.

Grassroots football and netball clubs play such a vital role in this regard.”

It’s Wayne’s world at Invy parkrun Add November 23 to the parkrun calendar.

LAST week the weather gods held off That date will open pacers week at Inverloch. long enough to see the majority of the 91 Get that personal best by chasing someone for people finish.

5kms.

There were eight first-timers, as well as visi-

tors from Rosebud.

A special guest appearance by Tony O’Connell completed the morning.

Well done to Grant Curtin, Dave Bell, Hamish Bell, Oona Shepherd, Brianna Robb, Reagan HolC Grade ford, Bruce Johns and Kerriwynne Beal for all Leongatha Bolt v Mardan – washed out. achieving a personal best.

Baromi five sets 23 games def Fish Creek B Grade Wayne Davey completed his 100th parkrun Leongatha Barty four sets 30 games def Mar- White no sets five games. wearing the coveted black cape.

Leongatha North forfeited to Fish Creek Red. dan two sets 16 games.

Wayne has been a great presence at the parkrun Ladder Leongatha North v Leongatha Dokic for a good time and deserves such an impressive Baromi........................................................... 23 – washout. milestone.

Fish Creek Red.............................................. 21.5 Leongatha Groth v Baromi – washout.

Congratulations Wayne.

Fish Creek White .......................................... 11 Leongatha Duckworth bye.

The event was made possible by seven volLeongatha Bolt .............................................. 11 Ladder unteers – Joanne Parsons, Mark Harrison, Orla Leongatha Barty ............................................ 15.5 Leongatha North ............................................. 6 McCarthy, Jo Taylor, Mardi Jones, Caitlyn Taylor Leongatha Duckworth ................................... 10.5 Mardan ............................................................ 4.5 and Catherine McDougall.

CENTURY-MARK: Wayne Davey was in high spirits at the Inverloch Parkrun last weekend, completing his 100th run, a deserved milestone.

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South Gippsland kids get a taste of Olympics IT’S not often you get the chance to learn from Olympians in their specialty sport, but young students from 10 South Gippsland primary schools got this opportunity last Thursday.

Olympians Steve Moneghetti, Monica Brennan, Greta Small, Michelle Brogan, Natalie Porter, Russell Lavale, Melissa Tapper, Georgia Bonora and Ash Brennan took to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve to conduct clinics with the students as part of the ASPIRE Leadership Program.

The program is aimed at promoting local sport and inspiring students to live active and healthy lifestyles.

Kids from Leongatha, Tarwin Valley, St Joseph’s, Boolarra, Ellinbank, Nyora, Wonthaggi, Inverloch-Kongwak, Mirboo North and Korumburra primary schools took part.

Athletics Olympian and one of the masterminds behind the ASPIRE program, Steve Moneghetti, believes ASPECT provides a strong outlook to not just sport but also life.

“It’s about promoting respect, expressing yourself, performance, pride, individuality, things like that; It’s about sport and life,” he said.

“It’s also about the Olympians telling their story and being visible as normal people who’ve trained very hard, which is important for the kids to see.”

The students partook in sprinting, gymnastics, table tennis, tennis and basketball clinics through-

out the day, learning from the Olympians in each sport.

Gippsport, Little Athletics and other South Gippsland sport organisations partnered the program and attended the day.

“We wanted to introduce them to sports that are here in the region and promote local clubs and volunteers because while you can do it at school, ultimately you need to join a club to move through to that next level,” Moneghetti said.

“It also gives that local, community feel to what it means to work hard, and the outcomes can be that you go to the Olympics.”

The students enjoyed their time taking part in each clinic and hearing and learning from the various Olympians.

It is this enjoyment and participation which keeps the program running and gives the Olympians some reward.

“It’s great to see the kids giving it a go, they Olympics gymnast Georgia Bonora gives some pointers to students from Mirboo North may not have ever played the sport before but Primary School. they’re giving it a go, and for us that’s the most rewarding part,” Moneghetti said.

“It’s fantastic seeing the smiles and the interaction between different schools. To see them just get in, socialise and have a go, while having the opportunity to start friendships, that’s what we love about it.”

With the kids putting their all in at the clinics and enjoying every moment, Australia’s next crop of Olympians may very well be right here in South Gippsland.

LEARNING FROM THE BEST: Olympian Monica Brennan teaches the youth how to keep proper form when running at the ASPIRE event in Leongatha.

Kids from Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School enjoyed testing their basketball skills at Students enjoyed their time at the gymnastics clinic on Thursday, testing their bodies on a Splash in Leongatha under the guidance of Michelle Brogan. wide range of equipment,

LIAM’S Whites - Liam Bentley, Glenn Reilly, Adrian Hunter, Charlie Ireland, Mel Piddington, Jodie Zappelli (fill-in), Daisy Southgate and Renee Reilly 8/235 def Alastair’s Greens - Alastair Finlay, Hamish Clark, Matthew Conn, Nate Olsen, Carolyn Leggett (fill-in), Katrina Olsen, Hao Pham and Rachel Mothews 4/165 by 70 points.

John’s Blacks - John de Win, Reuban Baldwin, Matt Gallagher, Kelly Wilson (fill-in), Paige Eaton, Marion Shaw, Luke Hunter and Mia Ireland 10/238 def Leigh’s Blues - Leigh Bland, Josh Bentley, Dan Macey, Dylan Harrington, Linda de Win, Olivia Ireland, Anna Hunter and Nicole Twite 2/173 by 65 points.

Matt’s Reds had the bye.

Three set winners - Liam Bentley, Adrian Hunter, Mel Piddington, Paige Eaton, Marion Shaw, Luke Hunter and Mia Ireland.

Alastair’s Greens has the bye next week.

Ladder Liam’s Whites .................... 19 John’s Blacks ..................... 12 Alastair’s Greens ................ 10 Leigh’s Blues ..................... 10 Matt’s Reds .......................... 5

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WELSHPOOL Primary School students enjoyed YARRAM ladies badmington this week saw Oak a soccer clinic run by Football Victoria.

The aim of the clinic was to increase engageand Pine taking the points.

Oak: J Etherington, J Denehy, B Simon and L ment with children and the game of soccer.

During the clinic, students participated in difEgan 89 def Pine: A Barlow, M Ford, L Vening and N Twite 85.

Elm: C Leggett, M Shaw, K Olsen and N Barker 104 def Gum: R Avery, J Zappelli, K Wilson and K Bell 89.

Three set winners - C Leggett and J Denehy.

ferent skill activities and games.

If anyone is interested in playing soccer, they are invited to join the Prom Coast Soccer Club located at the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve, Welshpool.

Yarram twilight tennis KENDO has taken a clear lead at the top of the twilight tennis ladder after round two of the summer pennant.

Aikido - David Cooper, Bill Bodman, Linda Razinger and Les Ford 5/35 def Karate - Ryan McAlpine, Jenny Foat, Glen Fink and Sue Bland (fill-in), 1/19.

Sumo - Neil Jeremiah, Peter Muir, Marg Ford and Robyn Knight 5/31 def Salat - Gert Schepers, SOCCER CLINIC: Welshpool Primary School students got the chance to learn new soccer Glenn Eaton, Angie Hamilton, Cheryl Pritchard skills during a soccer clinic at their school, with members of Football Victoria. (fill-in) 1/19.

Kendo - Mark McInnes, David Smith, Larry ADVERTISEMENT Davies and Janice Muir 5/38, def Kung Fu Hamish Clarke, Kelly Deeringer, Warwick Testro and Sam Fink (fill-in) 1/26.

Judo and Laido had the bye.

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A seasoned horse-racing veteran, Michael Templeton is ready to take on the 2020 season as TIP-TOP TRACK: Michael Templeton aims to have the impressive Stony Creek track in Stony Creek’s new track manager. perfect condition for the club’s first race in December.

It’s Templeton’s track Daniel Renfrey STONY Creek Racing Club has a new track manager for the upcoming season, 48-year-old racing stalwart Michael Templeton of Trafalgar.

He has had the role since the start of August, already has the track looking vibrant, and with a renovation to be completed this week, remains proactive.

The club is in safe hands, with Michael being well-experienced in the racing scene.

“Horse racing’s in my blood, my dad was a trainer and I’ve been an amateur jockey and train-

er, and also been into polo, so I’ve been around it all my life,” he said.

“I still do train some horses, but I’ve really gotten into the track managing side of things.”

Stony Creek Racing Club has a well-renowned and unique track in Gippsland racing, making it one of the most important to maintain.

For Michael, the opportunity to work on the track was too hard to turn down.

“It’s a really good, big open track, which is great for racing. It was a no brainer for me,” he said.

“They get massive crowds here too and pack the joint out every time.”

With such a big and renowned track also comes big responsibility to ensure it remains at

the expected quality for race meets.

Michael is confident with his experience though and is up for the challenge.

“I’ve grown up in the sport, and I love a challenge, not just of training horses but of presenting a good track too,” he said.

“There’s nothing better than presenting a good track on race day and having people who come and watch comment on how well it looks, it’s a bit of a buzz. You get a bit of pride out of presenting a surface that everyone appreciates.”

With a renovation taking place this week, and providing the weather doesn’t get out of control, the track is set to be in perfect condition for the club’s first race meet in December.

“The weather is the big hurdle. All the race meetings are in summer so keeping enough water on the track in windy and dry conditions is tough.

If it takes longer hours to get that done, then so be it,” Michael said.

“At the moment it’s great, and we’re giving it a full renovation this week. If the weather stays clear, we should be finished with the renovation

by Thursday.”

“We’ll prepare as best we can and present a really good surface during a good, solid racing season.”

While there will undoubtedly be more challenges in the lead up to the season, the Stony Creek Racing Club is in good hands with Michael.

BUGBOYS PUSH THROUGH: While their car broke down, Dale Thorn (left) and Wont- The team’s Volvo 230 looked slick on the road, travelling well for most of the way before haggi’s Nathan Leversha crossed the finish line of the spring Shitbox Rally, while also rais- being unable to continue due to a fuel issue. ing funds for cancer research.

Bugboys rally all the way home DESPITE a car breakdown, Wonthaggi’s Nathan Leversha and friend Dale Thorn, who made up team Bugboys in the spring Shitbox Rally, crossed the finish line last week.

The pair joined droves of drivers as they made their way from Melbourne to Townsville in their Volvo 240.

While their car ran into a fuel issue and eventually bowed out, Nathan and Dale joined others within their buddy group to cross the finish line and complete the cancer fundraiser.

“It felt great to complete the rally. You sort of felt a bit disappointed that it ended too but it was also nice to have a shower,” Nathan said.

“It feels good to be part of a cause. Cancer’s a pretty big thing for myself and others, and to help raise money to help find a cure was great. The rally really is a reward for the effort.”

The team enjoyed their journey across some of Australia’s most daunting roads, taking in the won-

derful scenery and enjoying the company of others as they went.

“It was a great opportunity to see some amazing country and all the people who came along were really good,” Nathan said.

“You work as a team to get up and going, and there were mechanics who worked on the cars until sometimes 3-4am.”

Nathan and Dale’s Volvo 240 ran smoothly for the first stretch, but soon broke down due to a fuel issue.

Despite having to eventually give up on it, the team was able to join others and push through to the end.

“It was going really well so the fuel issue sort of caught us off-guard,” Nathan said.

“Lots of cars struggled and about 10 couldn’t make it but we are still really pleased with our effort.”

For team Bugboys, the opportunity to take part in the spring Shitbox Rally was priceless, and while it gave them the chance to raise money for cancer

research, it also allowed them to make new friends.

“It’s amazing, you make friends for life really.

We’ve been hanging out the last few days after it ended too sharing photos and memories from the event,” Nathan said.

“There were people from all walks of life and the whole spirit of the event was great because everyone

was supportive and generous. It was pretty much an awesome community on wheels.”

Nathan and Dale raised $6,500 for the cause, while an overall $2.2million has been raised by the spring rallies so far.

The two have achieved something not many others have, all while raising funds for a worthy cause.

The teams were relieved and excited when they completed the rally.

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Kookaburras suffer close defeat At the 20 over mark, Sunbury, at 4/86, would of cricket.

THE Kookaburras’ over-60s team travIt’s a break now for the over-60s cricket as the elled to Sunbury for their game on need 100 off the last 20 overs.

With their policy of batting til you are out, the Australian National Championships occur in a Sunday. runs kept going for Sunbury and the scores were week’s time in Adelaide.

Because of rain on the Saturday, the home club Sunbury Macedon Ranges moved the game from the Keilor Park Turf to a Sunbury hard deck.

Winning the toss, Kookaburra openers Peter Miller (31) and Warrick Hayes (35 ret) got them off to a great start.

It was then a great batting display by the rest of the team, with all 12 players batting well but also being willing to retire and make sure everyone got a hit.

After their 40 overs a very good score of 3/186 was achieved, with nine players retiring.

Better efforts by those that retired were Peter Little (26), Trevor Wilson (17), Neil White (16), Rob Francis (13) and Leigh Watmuff (13).

After a fantastic lunch, the Kookaburra bowlers maintained a great line and took the occasional wicket.

closely matched.

A highlight of the Kookaburras was their great catching and fielding.

There were four great catches taken.

A runout and then a couple of quick wickets saw Sunbury 8/170 needing 17 off the last four overs.

Led by Phil Hickelton with a well made 34 not out, the home side got up to win in the last over.

Wicket takers were: Rob Francis 2/25 off six overs, Gary Adams 2/26 off eight overs, Micheal Newton 1/25 off six overs, Peter Loos 1/33 off eight overs and John Kerr 1/40 off six overs.

The Kookaburras were disappointed at a loss, but it was extremely pleasing to see the way the Kookaburras batted, bowled and fielded.

Both sides enjoyed a close and excellent game

The Kookaburras have three representatives chosen to play for Victoria: Peter Miller and Gary Adams in Division Two and John Kerr in Division Three.

The strong Victorian teams will be looking to beat the other states and New Zealand in the four divisions of cricket that occur.

TOP RIGHT: (L-R) Peter Miller, Gary Adams and John Kerr will travel to South Australia to play the Australian over-60s championships in Adelaide this coming week.

RIGHT: (L-R) Rob Francis, Trevor Wilson, Peter Miller and John Kerr re-enact their impressive catches for the Kookaburras on Sunday.

CRICKET CLINIC: Blasters coach Gary Sauvarin (left) teaches a young hopeful correct FINE-TUNING: Imps player Jade McLennan has been improving each week for the club, bowling technique at the Junior Blasters clinic last Thursday. showing great skills in the net.

Junior cricketers have a blast OVER 30 kids from Leongatha Secondary College took to the east campus for a Junior Blasters cricket session last Thursday, with Kristian ‘Pistol’ Gray leading the clinic.

The kids were put through multiple drills which covered fielding, bowling and batting.

While some struggled at first, they all showed they had skills which could be developed with

some practice.

The Junior Blasters program is aimed at introducing the youth to cricket and getting them involved.

In previous years numbers had been low, but with over 30 kids joining Pistol and others on Thursday, the future of Leongatha cricket still looks positive.

Judd Goldsmith practises leaving in the nets for Imperials. He has been a strong performer so far this season.

Young Imps on the up WITH numbers continuing to rise each year, Imperials juniors are back on the map.

The club is currently fielding an U12s and U14s side in the LDCA this season and both have started positively.

The U12s continue to show improvement each week, while the U14s are also impressing, sitting fourth on the ladder in the early stages of the season.

At this stage in the season just a couple years ago, Imps only had a few juniors out and training regularly to improve their skills and hopefully

The kids came out in large numbers to learn cricket, with each enjoying their time with coaches.

take part in weekend matches.

Now, around 20 team members regularly make it to trainings and take part in matches each week.

Coach Troy Williams has been thrilled with the continued development of the kids and the steady rise in numbers, but also ensures that the goal is to keep growing the junior aspect of the club, with hope that the numbers will continue to improve into the future.

With the rise slow but steady, Imperials’ future looks bright.

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• TDCA - DEVON CRICKET

Rain interrupts Devon’s debut DEVON Cricket Club welcomed Glen- overs Glengarry were 7/14 and in the 16th over garry at the Alberton Rec Reserve on were all out for 24.

Askew finished with 5/8.

Saturday afternoon in its first game in the Jack Gay replaced Jenkins and picked up Traralgon District Cricket Association. 3/3 and Ben East replaced Askew to pick up a

The new kids on the block sent a clear message to others in the association after they bowled out the reigning premiers for 24 and were showing some form with the bat before the rain poured and the game was called off.

Gloomy weather greeted both sides at the start of play and Glengarry won the toss and decided to have a bat.

Brayden Askew and Welles Jenkins opened the bowling for Devon against last year’s C Grade Premiers, whose openers were Towns and Barnes.

Askew struck with the very first ball of the day, removing Towns for a golden duck.

He struck again in his second over and Jenkins joined the party in his second over, making the score 3/5.

Askew continued to have success and after 11

wicket.

Welles Jenkins (1/3) was outstanding at the start.

Taylor Reid and Leigh Biemans opened for Devon and Reid was particularly aggressive in the early overs, smashing a large six in the second over.

Glengarry openers Murphy and Francis continued to search for early wickets and were very unlucky on a number of occasions.

Barnes was introduced and soon removed Reid and Biemans.

However, Cohen Hanning and Jack Gay took the Devon innings to 2/27 before the conditions worsened and the game was called.

Both teams were missing several key players and look forward to the return clash in the next few months.

BOWLING FORM: Devon’s Welles Jenkins opened the bowling against Glengarry. He took his first wicket in the second over.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION TWO

LDCA Ladders A Grade – Div 1

C Grade – Div 1

Town .............. 36 Club ............... 36 OMK.............. 36 Nerrena ......... 30 Phillip Is ......... 18 Inverloch ........ 18 Korumburra .... 18 Glen Alvie ........ 0

Phillip Is ........ 48 Nerrena ......... 30 Korumburra . 30 OMK.............. 24 Club ................ 24 Inverloch ........ 18 K-L/RSL......... 12 MDU ................ 6

2.6132 1.9171 1.7471 1.0039 0.6995 0.6429 0.5636 0.4950

A Grade – Div 2 Imperials ....... 36 K-L/RSL........ 30 MDU .............. 30 Foster............. 24 Poow-Loch ..... 18 Kil-Bass............ 6

2.0007 1.0206 0.7598 1.0259 1.4833 0.3692

B Grade OMK.............. 36 Phillip Is ........ 30 Korumburra . 30 Poow-Loch .... 24 Club ............... 24 Foster............. 24 Nerrena ......... 24 Kil-Bass ......... 18 MDU .............. 18 Glen Alvie ...... 12 K-L/RSL........... 6 Town ................ 6 Inverloch .......... 0 Imperials .......... 0

2.2799 2.3929 1.6740 1.4679 1.4495 1.2016 0.9859 1.0129 0.6982 0.7505 0.4783 0.3996 0.6384 0.5029

2.0765 0.9744 0.9730 1.2471 1.0465 0.4023 0.6663 0.9170

C Grade – Div 2 OMK.............. 48 Town .............. 42 Club ............... 30 Phillip Is ........ 30 Kil-Bass.......... 18 Korumburra .... 12 Poow-Loch ....... 6 K-L/RSL........... 6 Glen Alvie ........ 0

2.1683 2.3882 1.6775 1.2926 1.0072 0.8773 0.4177 0.3786 0.2535

Under 16 Town Green... 24 K’burra ......... 24 Town Gold ..... 24 Phillip Is ........ 12 Club ................ 12 K-L/RSL........... 0 Inverloch .......... 0 Foster................ 0

2.3184 2.2929 0.9716 1.9708 0.8287 0.9937 0.4636 0.2370

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Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 5 - November 2 Home team Grade A1 Korumburra OMK Town Glen Alvie

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Club Nerrena Inverloch Phillip Island

Kor Turf Outtrim Scorpion 1 Butch West

G Goss K Scrimshaw G Laird J Curry

Grade A2 Foster v Imperials Koony LRSL v Poowong Loch Kilcunda Bass v MDU

FGC Leon Turf Bass 1

L Harmer T Rogers A Stride

Grade B (Round 4) Club v Kilcunda Bass Poowong Loch v Nerrena Koony LRSL v Korumburra Glen Alvie v MDU Inverloch v Imperials Town v Foster Phillip Island v OMK

McMahon Loch Koonwarra WFG Inv Turf Scorpion 2 Cowes

N Barnes G Wyatt G Wightman M Heenan G Parkinson I Richards T Carmen

Grade C1 Korumburra Phillip Island Inverloch MDU Grade C2 Koony LRSL Club Kilcunda Bass OMK Town - Bye

v v v v

v v v v

Club Nerrena Koony LRSL OMK

KSC Newhaven IFG Dumbalk

TBA TBA TBA TBA

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Poowong Loch Korumburra Phillip Island Glen Alvie

TBA WSC Bass 2 Digger Park

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136

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OMK dominates Burra A 65-run effort from Peter Miller led his OMK team to a 104-run win over Korumburra.

While Korumburra rotated all of their bowlers through the attack, none could stop Miller, who led his side to a total of 4/168 in tough conditions.

Burra attempted a comeback, but with Gale the only major scorer with 22, they were unable to get back in it.

The team finished on 7/64, Lomagno taking 3/4 including five maidens in a seven-over spell.

Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL drew with Club in the poor conditions, with 13 overs played out.

Sam Liddle was in his usual form, taking 2/12 in just four overs, while Scrimshaw (14 not out) and Lindsay (23) made the runs for the Cougars.

Town also drew their match at home against Phillip Island, with it being called after 20 overs.

The hosts scored 5/85, with Puow leading the way with a 33 not out knock.

Stafford had 3/37 with the ball for Island.

The Poowong Loch match against KilcundaBass didn’t get underway.

OMK remains top, with Town closely behind in second.

TOUGH BATTLE: Koonwarra-Leongatha Club and PI make up third and fourth.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION ONE

PI defeat OMK to stay top

RSL’s Jay Lindsay battled it out with Club’s Sam Liddle throughout the early overs. Liddle finally won out, dismissing Lindsay lbw.

RIGHT: Jack Sheerin releases a strong delivery against the Cougars. His side had AN impressive 58 not out from Clint their opponent at 2/45 before the match was Wilson led Phillip Island to a four-wick- called.

et win over OMK on Saturday.

The home side threw OMK in to bat at the start of the day and with Elford coming in at number BELOW: Both matches at Scorpion Park nine and scoring 44 runs, they were able to tally were called off early, with all four teams a total of 5/127. sticking around in the club room afterwards.

Blackwell was the standout with the ball for Island, taking 3/17 in a solid spell.

The PI top order struggled early in their innings, with Russell White, who had 3/19, causing problems.

This was before McCausland (49) and Wilson (58 not out) made their presence at the crease felt though, both making totals and leading the hosts to a total of 6/136.

Nerrena drew Inverloch in the conditions, the match only lasting 18 overs.

The Stingray attack had been solid up to that point, holding their opponent to 3/56.

Poly Joseph was the main run-getter with 21 for Nerrena.

Club hosted MDU, but that match was also called after two overs, with the stormy conditions persisting.

Korumburra’s match against KoonwarraLeongatha RSL did not take place due to the conditions.

PI sit at the top of the ladder, while Nerrena, Korumburra and OMK make up the rest of the top four.

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Club speeds past Glen Alvie AFTER a deadly innings with the ball, play early.

Perera (16), Naotunnage (11) and Ratnaike (21 Club made quick business of Glen Alvie not out) were the main run-getters for Leongatha, at home, eclipsing their 91-run total in as the visitors had their innings finish on 3/64.

16 overs.

Damien Symmons was the most effective

Geyer (three wickets) and Brann (two wickets) started hot for the home side, taking the first three in Glen Alvie’s order for just six runs.

Josh Thomas (32) and Dinesh Magana Arachchige (31) then made totals for the visitors however, and managed to drag them to 7/91 in their innings.

After a stoppage due to the weather, Club began their innings and struggled early, with Brann, Turton and Ryan Thomas all unable to make a total.

Mitchell stepped in and made 28 however, and with McLean and Mccall supporting, Wonthaggi reached a winning 5/95 total.

Nerrena and Town drew after heavy rain ended

bowler for Nerrena, taking wickets and keeping the batsmen on their toes.

The home side did not get a chance to bat before the match was called.

Thomas Wyatt and Ethan Lamers started strong for OTM against Phillip Island, Wyatt scoring 31 not out and Lamers scoring 23 not out.

The sides could only get through 14 hours though, with the weather becoming too difficult to play in and the match being called for a draw.

The Korumburra and Inverloch match was abandoned before beginning.

Town remain top of the ladder, with Club, OTM and Nerrena making up the rest of the top four.

BRIEF SPELL: Dan Rowe was bowling well for Nerrena, keeping the batsmen guessing. Sachith Naotunnage started promisingly with the bat for Town against Nerrena, but was dismissed for 11 in tough conditions.

He managed only five overs before the match was rained out.

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

A GRADE DIVISION 1

Demons dig deep Poowong Loch only got through three overs MDU fought back to take down Foster at home on Saturday, winning by four before their match against Kilcunda Bass at home was called. wickets with just an over to spare.

Bardwell made nine and Miller two before the The visiting Tigers started well, with Jones making 62 not out and leading his team to 6/142 at the end of 40.

After a slow start for MDU in their innings, the Demon middle order got things back on track.

Olden (26), Arnup (21) and Matthews (32 not out) all chipped in to the lead to take their team to a winning total of 6/144.

stormy conditions became too overbearing.

It was a similar outcome for Imperials against Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL. Perera and Sauvarin combined to put 19 runs on the board for Imps but the match didn’t last more than three overs.

Imps remain at the top, with the Cougars, MDU and Tigers completing the top four.

Burra saves epic win While Allen was dismissed for a duck to begin proceedings, Whiteside (42 not out) and Edwards (63) steadied the ship for Burra.

Despite strong bowling from McCaughan, who took 2/17, the visitors were able to make 4/148 before declaring.

Darren Scott (three wickets) and Jaydon Meade (two wickets) bowled well for Burra and combined to lead the side to early wickets.

While Forrester produced a handy shift at the crease for Imps, scoring 54, it was not enough, Korumburra taking the final wicket with two balls to spare.

Inverloch put together a strong total of 7/132 against OMK despite a shaky start.

Phillips (46) and Hayes (42) were the standouts with the bat.

OMK fought hard though, and behind Sam Matthews’ 48, was able to get a five-wicket win.

Foster’s Shaun Roffey bowled an outstanding 4/2 to lead the Tigers past Glen Alvie.

He ripped through the visitors’ order to leave them with a total of 80.

Busuttil and Davy then put together the runs, Davy with 32, to reach a winning total of 87.

Phillip Island followed up a strong innings

OMK – 1st INNINGS T Wyatt not out................................... 31 E Lamers not out ................................ 23 Extras (nb 1, w 3, b 0, lb 3).................. 7 Total 0/61 (14 overs) Bowling: S Kirton 4-0-0-8, TS Niven 3-0-0-16, C Keerthisinghe 4-0-0-17, M Royal 3-0-0-17 Remainder of match abandoned.

Korumburra drew Inverloch Match abandoned.

Nerrena drew Town 3/64 Town – 1st INNINGS SU Perera run out (J Hoy).................. 16 SV Naotunnage c LJ Giliam b D Symmons ............. 11

A GRADE DIVISION 2

• LDCA B GRADE

KORUMBURRA produced a solid display with the ball to prevent Imperials from eclipsing their total, grabbing a three-run win with just two balls left.

OMK 0/61 drew Phillip Island

with the bat with impressive bowling to easily defeat Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL by 114 runs.

Womersley was the leader with the bat in the first innings, scoring 49, while Leeden took 3/25 with the ball for the Cougars.

When Hunt and Smith were both dismissed by Parsons early, the Cougars were staring down the barrel.

Rockall contributed 14 runs but his side was all out for 43 in just 22 overs.

Womersley (3/17), Parsons (2/17), Excell (2/6) and Tolley (3/3) all bowled brilliantly for PI. Shaun Tapscott took 3/5 for Killy Bass against Poowong Loch to hold their total at 109 and set his team up for a solid win.

Magnusson opened well for the visitors, making 32, while Allen (21) and Adderley (30) supported well, but their team could not withstand Tapscott’s solid innings.

The Sharks order stayed consistent in their innings, with multiple batsmen scoring in double digits.

Grant was the top scorer with 19 as his team achieved a winning score of 7/114 with two overs to spare.

Town and Nerrena drew, the match being rained out after just 11 overs.

Jayasinghe was the standout for Town with 12 runs.

The match between MDU and Club was called off due to the weather.

Poowong-Loch 0/13 drew Kilcunda-Bass Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS JM Bardwell not out............................. 9 A Miller not out.................................... 2 Extras (nb 1, w 1, b 0, lb 0).................. 2 Total 0/13 (3.1 overs) Bowling: DB Bettles 2-0-0-9, R Duff 1.1-0-0-4 Remainder of match abandoned.

MDU 6/144 d Foster 6/142 Foster – 1st INNINGS J Staley c C Stone b C Cary ................. 7 M Jones not out .................................. 62 J Toner b B Cantwell ............................ 5

B GRADE OMK 5/139 d Inverloch 7/132 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS: W Stewart 10, J Butcher 1, B Phillips 46, J Donohue 3, S Hayes 42, T Wyatt 3, A Hall 4* Bowling: H James 1/23, PJ Dell 1/6, J Cuman 2/31, MJ Rowe 2/27 OMK – 1st INNINGS: J Cuman 17, L Jones 4, S Matthews 48, PJ Dell 38, J Greenwood 14* Bowling: A Hall 1/26, S Hayes 2/27, JB Dennerley 2/21

Foster 5/87 d Glen Alvie 80 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS: S Smith 8, P Roberts 13, DJ Hynes 8, J Burke 4, L McRae 13*, P Loos 7, D Tiziani 1, K Simpson 16 Bowling: P Jervies 1/19, G Collis 2/27, S Roffey 4/2, K Davy 2/22 Foster – 1st INNINGS: B Busuttil 24, K Davy 7, R Dower 3, W Davy 32, T Garvey 10, P Jervies 2*, B Cripps 1* Bowling: DJ Hynes 1/11, P Loos 1/10, L McRae 1/14, J Burke 2/16

A Ratnaike not out ............................. 21 M Madusanka run out (M Clark) ......... 5 D Hume not out.................................... 4 Extras (nb 1, w 4, b 0, lb 1).................. 6 Total 3/64 (24 overs) Bowling: D Rowe 5-0-0-19 (1nb, 1w), D Symmons 8-1-1-13 (2w), J Hoy 7-0-0-24 (1w), M Clark 4-0-0-7 Remainder of match abandoned.

Club 5/95 d Glen Alvie 7/91 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS RJ Slade b J Brann ............................... 3 J Thomas c RG Thomas b M Mccall . 32 J Hull b J Brann.................................... 3 DI Magana Arachchige c M Mccall b A Geyer .................... 15 S De Silva c M Mccall b RG Thomas 31 C Honeysett not out ............................. 4 B Thomas b A Geyer ............................ 0 B McRae b A Geyer ............................. 0 J Bright c MJ Olden b DA Mathews .. 26 T Crawford run out ............................ 11 P Doran c B Cantwell b N Eddy .......... 1 J Chaseling run out (DA Mathews).... 16 M Allott not out.................................... 1 Extras (nb 1, w 12, b 0, lb 2).............. 15 Total 6/142 (40 overs) Bowling: C Cary 8-1-1-25, N Eddy 8-21-15, B Cantwell 7-0-1-35, DA Mathews 8-1-1-25, J Sinclair 5-0-0-21, S Arnup 4-0-0-21 MDU – 1st INNINGS M Martin c M Lynch b J Bright ........... 8 J Sinclair b N Clarke ............................ 2 N Eddy c M Lynch b N Clarke ............ 3 MJ Olden c T Crawford b J Staley ..... 26 S Arnup c N Clarke b J Staley ........... 21 DA Mathews not out .......................... 32

MDU drew Club Match abandoned.

Korumburra 4/148 d Imperials 145 Korumburra – 1st INNINGS: J Whiteside 42*, P Edwards 63, K Dorman 19, S Checkley 8 Bowling: P McCaughan 2/17, JR Forrester 1/26, M Portelli 1/10 Imperials – 1st INNINGS: M Portelli 7, M McGannon 1, K Materia 5, F Materia 5, JR Forrester 54, P McCaughan 18, D McLennan 17, J Nagel 1*, B Van Rooy 7, J Piasente 12 Bowling: S Checkley 1/22, M Patching 2/31, JJ Meade 2/24, D Scott 3/14, K Dorman 2/18

Phillip Island 8/157 d Koonwarra/LRSL 43 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS: M Parsons 9, S McIntyre 36, D Womersley 49, M Kinghorn 2, A Tolley 15, B Insall 5, A Finlayson 19*, J Excell 5, TJ Kleverkamp 1* Bowling: JA Pickersgill 1/29, C McPhee 1/24, A Drury 2/25, J Thomas 1/28, J

Extras (nb 1, w 1, b 0, lb 1).................. 3 Total 7/91 (24 overs) Bowling: J Brann 5-1-2-8, Z Macdermid 5-1-0-15, RG Thomas 5-0-1-20, M McCall 5-0-1-27, L McLean 2-0-0-15, A Geyer 2-0-3-5 Club – 1st INNINGS K Brann c RJ Slade b J Hull ................ 2 D Turton c J Hull b C Honeysett ....... 12 RG Thomas lbw b S De Silva .............. 9 M Thomas b B Thomas ...................... 28 A Geyer b DI Magana Arachchige ..... 15 L McLean not out ............................... 12 M McCall not out ................................. 1 Extras (nb 0, w 11, b 1, lb 4) .............. 16 Total 5/95 (16 overs) Bowling: S De Silva 4-1-1-13, J Hull 4-0-1-21, C Honeysett 2-0-1-10, DI Magana Arachchige 4-0-1-29, B Thomas 2-0-1-17 T Sinclair c J Bright b J Staley............. 5 C Cary not out .................................... 19 Extras (nb 0, w 21, b 0, lb 7).............. 28 Total 6/144 (39 overs) Bowling: J Bright 8-0-1-29, N Clarke 8-1-2-25, H Griggs 4-1-0-7, J Chaseling 2-0-0-12, J Toner 6-2-0-22, T Crawford 4-1-0-17, J Staley 7-1-3-25

Koonwarra/LRSL drew Imperials 0/19 Imperials – 1st INNINGS D Perera not out ................................... 9 T Sauvarin not out ................................ 8 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 1).................. 2 Total 0/19 (3 overs) Bowling: I Darsharia 2-0-0-10, TP Elliott 1-0-0-8 Remainder of match abandoned.

Leeden 3/25 Koonwarra L/RSL – 1st INNINGS: A Hunt 3, J Rockall 14, C McPhee 8, JA Pickersgill 4, C Moscript 2, J Leeden 5*, M Scrimshaw 6 Bowling: D Womersley 3/17, M Parsons 2/17, J Excell 2/6, A Tolley 3/3

Town 1/25 drew Nerrena Town – 1st INNINGS: P Jayasinghe 12, N Fixter 5*, B Hanrahan 1* Bowling: R Clark: 1/5 Remainder of match abandoned.

Kilcunda-Bass 7/114 d Poowong-Loch 8/109 Poowong – Loch – 1st INNINGS: S Magnusson 32, M Allen 21, M Adderley 30, T Sheedy 8, J Derrick 1, R Bardwell 1* Bowling: R Duff 1/12, C Peckett 2/24, D Clay 1/14, S Tapscott 3/5 Kilcunda- Bass – 1st INNINGS: A McBride 12, R Gardiner 17*, AJ Thomas 15, S Williams 3, D Clay 9, M Grant 19*, TC Smith 16, S Tapscott 7* Bowling: S McKinnon 2/12, M Allen 1/26, T Sheedy 2/24

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Kaila enters AFLW Daniel Renfrey LEONGATHA’S Kaila Bentvelzen B has added another achievement achievem to her footballing career by being bein drafted to the AFLW by Collingwood with Collingw the 67th overall pick.

The 22-year-old had just completed com her Casey Demons, second year at the VFL’s Case and had also previously coached coache the Leongatha women’s team.

While she was interviewed by b the Magpies after a strong season, Kaila was caught by surprise on draft day.

“I really didn’t expect expec it, I was at work,” she said.

“I was serving a cusservi tomer at Bendigo Bendig Bank and looked up at the screen and thought ooh my god that’s my name.

It was na so surreal.

“It’s set setting in now butt sometimes I wake someti so up and still sti can’t believe it.”

It has ha been a dream of Kaila’s to pplay AFL footy foot ever since she picked up the oval ball at the age of five.

She did not think it was possible until the AFLW was introduced though and began training as soon as a league for women was established.

“I love challenging myself. My time in the VFL was awesome but my dream ever since I was a kid has been to play AFL footy,” Kaila said.

“When they brought AFLW in I got straight back into it. I coached the Leongatha girls and got back into playing, I’ve always loved it. I’m absolutely stoked.”

The forward-turned-defender had a strong season, in which she developed her game significantly.

Her sporting experience, impressive work ethic, and the supporting cast around her have all been factors in her rise to the top level.

“I played basketball and netball growing up so that’s helped with reading the play well. I also try to go to the gym every night as well as work on my skills,” she said.

“My family has been so supportive my whole life, and my coaches and support staff at Casey have helped and driven me to be the best I can be.”

Kaila will now prepare herself for what is to be an intense preseason, kicking off in late November.

While it may be daunting, she is looking forward to adjusting to the big smoke.

“It’s going to be a lot of ball and strength and conditioning work, so right now it’s just about getting my fitness up in preparation for it,” Kaila said.

“There’ll be a gruelling three-day training camp as well but that will give me a chance to bond with teammates too.”

While the AFLW provides her biggest challenge yet, Kaila is determined to keep making her dream a reality.

“The first step is to get a game, but to keep improving and to stay on an AFL list for as long as possible would be the ultimate.”

With her work ethic and talent clear for all to see, Kaila is undoubtedly bound for bigger and better things.

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The Magpies will be getting a versatile player in Kaila, with experience both forward and back, and her ability in the air a key part of her game.

NEW TO THE FLOCK: Leongatha’s Kaila Bentvelzen realised a life-long dream last week when she was drafted to the AFLW’s Collingwood Magpies.

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