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FIX OUR ROADS!

DEATH TRAP ROAD CONCERN

What if The Star could help make our roads safer?

Brad Lester

HE dangerous Bass Highway is threatening the safety of South Gippslanders from Leongatha to Anderson.

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Ruts and clogged drains cause flooding that forces drivers to travel in the middle of the highway and risk colliding with oncoming traffic.

The highway is also riddled with rough patches and inadequate shoul-

ders, yet the volume of traffic continues to grow.

The highway carries 4000 vehicles daily between Leongatha and Inverloch, 9600 between Inverloch and Wonthaggi, and 10,500 between Wonthaggi and Anderson.

The Star today joins with the community in calling on the State Government to take substantial action, not only to fix the Bass Highway but also poor roads throughout the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

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COLLISION COURSE: Inverloch’s Kevin and Deborah Scott want the Bass Highway overhauled to improve safety, especially after flooding contributed to a vehicle crashing near their home recently.

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THINGS TO DO

Celebrate 35 years of Meeniyan music WHERE: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.

WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 8pm.

WHAT: Meeniyan Town Tavern Night will celebrate 35 years of the ground breaking entertainment institution which had its small beginnings in September 1984.

A superb line-up of local talent, both new and old, include Anne Roussac-Hoyne, Acoustic Kitchen, Black Notes, Tarnya Wilson, Souly Us, Garry Marr, Beggs 2 Differ and more.

It’s just $10 per person to come along to this special night out.

Bring your own drinks, nibbles and glasses, and sit back and relax with your friends and community.

Free tea and coffee will also be available.

It’s expected to fill up, so bookings are encouraged: 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au

Dance the night away WHERE: Korumburra Parish Hall, Bridge Road, Korumburra.

WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 7pm until late.

WHAT: Bust out your best and most dazzling disco glam for a night out for Karmai Community Children’s Centre’s Studio 54 disco party.

All are welcome to attend the major fundraising event, with all funds going back to the children’s centre.

Contemporary and local party band, Three Oak Road, will provide the entertainment.

Prizes for the best dressed, most glammed outfit will also be up for grabs.

Tickets are $35 per person with BYO drinks, nibbles and gold coin for games.

Contact Ruby at Karmai 5655 2121 or Penny Hopwood on 0409 408 496 for more information or to book.

FLORAL APPEAL: Australian terrier Tilley posing with a colourful variety of Australian native flowers that will soon be on show in Leongatha.

Yarram’s little hideaway WHERE: Minne Ha Ha Falls at Hiawatha.

WHEN: Anytime this weekend.

WHAT: Needing some peace and quiet and to get back to nature?

Weather permitting, take a visit the Minne Ha Ha waterfalls and explore the attractive hill country that Hiawatha provides.

This is a quiet picnic area tucked away at the

foot of the hills to the west of Yarram, a great place for the family to relax and play, camp or fish.

Go for the day or stay the night with camping permitted – however, be aware toilets are not open until November.

Dogs are allowed too, so bring them along for the adventure. Access from Yarram is via Church Road, opposite the hospital.

Appreciate our native flowers

Drop into Foster

WHERE: Leongatha Recreation Reserve, SGHAC Club Rooms, Roughead Street, Leongatha.

WHEN: October 12-13, 10am-4pm.

WHAT: The Australian Plant Society South Gippsland is presenting its Native Flower Show again.

Boasting a bold and diverse collection of Aussie plants, this show aims to educate people on the many unique species and ecological benefits of incorporating natives into gardens and landscapes.

Entry is $4 for adults and children are free.

Many plants will be available for sale.

To find out more about the organisation or enquire for more details, visit apsvic.org.au

WHERE: Several locations throughout Foster.

WHEN: This weekend. Check opening hours of eateries and stores.

WHAT: If you are looking to get out of the house and go for a drive, make Foster your destination of choice this weekend.

First stop is Pearl Park, a delightful park in the heart of Foster with footbridge, babbling creek and plenty of room for your children to play.

Next stop, the bargain filled secondhand store at 78 Main Street (in the Ray Dower Motors building) is well worth delving into with exciting finds from furniture, appliances, books, ornaments and more.

As you wonder up to Foster’s second op shop at 20 Main Street, stop to refill your water bottle at Foster’s one of a kind steampunk water fountain.

Take a book too to exchange at the book swap, located adjacent to the water fountain.

If you’ve worked up an appetite, Cow Cow Foster is a must stop for quality food and friendly service.

Alternatively, head to Wiggy’s on the Green at Foster Golf Club for a spectacularly presented, five star meal.

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TERRY WHITE CHEMIST Hiawatha Falls is a little off the beaten trail but offers picturesque views and is the perfect place for a relaxed weekend. Photo: Aaron Bedell.

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SONGSTERS: Korumburra singer Alliza Miel sang Who’s Loving You by The Jackson Five and Don’t Cry Out Loud at the concert in Inverloch on Sunday.

She is with some of the Newhaven College Senior Vocal Group members (back, L-R), Dean Lyle, Lucas White, Lucien Savage, Helena Leonardos and Bianca Lyle, and front Alexandra Dhar and Phoenix Yjho.

Inverloch concert supports Vietnamese village A CONCERT in Inverloch on Sunday Change for One charity, Peter Nicholls, spoke ger so the concert can be staged at the Wonthaggi raised more than $5000 for the Vietnam- highly of the performance by the Newhaven Col- theatre. lege students.

He was pleased that 100 percent of the funds ese village of Tam Lanh.

“They are a credit to their director Paul Keelan raised will go to helping the villagers in Tam Newhaven College’s Senior Vocal Group joined a cast of talented performers including Korumburra’s Alliza Miel, Cindy Pritchard, Shirley Bowen, Keaton Cloherty, Glenn Ritchie, Tom Green, Trevor Holland, Will Conyers and Newhaven College’s Paul Keelan at the annual Change the One annual concert at the Inverloch Community Hub. Concert MC and founder and chair of the

and their singing was so beautiful and it brought a tear to my eye,” he said.

“I also thank the students for their generous donation they presented and look forward to the students performing at the annual concert in Inverloch again next year.”

Mr Nicholls said he was thrilled to bring top Australian performers to Inverloch to entertain and in future hopes the event will grow even big-

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Already donations have help fund eight dairy cows, one from the Inverloch Uniting Church, 30 bicycles, a fresh water dam and two home renovations.

The next big project Peter’s foundation will help fund in the village will be a community hub incorporating an adult learning centre and library.

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Hospital looks to overseas midwives to provide the services needed by the local community.

“We have been trying to recruit for the past 12 months but there are shortages across the state and across the country,” he said.

“We are looking at overseas recruitment but so are other hospitals which makes it difficult. We are Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Mark currently looking at options in New Zealand.”

Johnson said the hospital was doing everything The State Government has promised funding possible to address the problem, but could not rule for nurses to gain midwifery skills, he said. out further closures.

GSHS has a level three maternity service “Our mission is to continue the service as long which means more complex cases, such as twins, as it is safe,” he said. are referred to larger hospitals, Mr Johnson said.

Recently the hospital’s maternity ward was The health service usually delivers about 200 closed for two days for the second time this year. babies a year. Expectant mothers have been adExpecting mothers were diverted to Bass Coast vised of the possible need for diversions.

Health (Wonthaggi Hospital).

The Star has spoken to former and serving “We are very grateful to our midwives for staff, who said there has been significant friction their efforts to ensure the roster is filled and to between hospital management and staff. provide a high quality and A former worker told safe service for our commuThe Star last week, “The nity,” Mr Johnson said. bullying that goes on toHe said GSHS has 13 perwards members of staff by manent midwives covering members of staff is ...we’re not going to other an equivalent 9.2 full time just appalling.” positions, supported by three Mr Johnson said he was continue birthing if casual staff and 1.8 full-time not aware of significant fricequivalent (FTE) agency we cannot be 100 tion between management staff. GSHS would like to and staff, and added any ispercent sure of have 11.5 FTE midwives on sues around bullying would its permanent roster, he said. be addressed. safety. ” “We need one midwife “We do not tolerate any rostered on every shift and – Mark Johnson. form of bullying or harassone on-call if needed,” Mr ment and will protect any Johnson said. staff member who came forward with that type of “We have been relying on agency midwives allegation,” he said. to address the shortage but there have been short *Rumours of a closure of pathology services at periods where they are not available.

Leongatha Hospital have been scotched. Rather, “We are doing everything we can to make sure Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) will our birthing is safe and to provide continuity of have a new pathology service provider from Ocservice, but we’re not going to continue birthing if tober 21. we cannot be 100 per cent sure of safety.”

Monash Pathology has successfully tendered Mr Johnson said that like other hospitals, to provide the service and will replace current GSHS was trying to find skilled staff and aimed provider Dorevitch.

Matt Dunn LEONGATHA Hospital will look to overseas midwives to shore up services, in the wake of recent closures to its maternity ward.

TRAGIC EVENT: A truck driver was killed at Bena on Monday after his truck rolled backwards, crushing him.

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THE South Gippsland Highway was wholesalers and was believed to have delivered closed at Bena after the death of a 62 fruit and vegetables in Korumburra in the lead up year old truck driver on Monday at to the tragedy.

Wonthaggi police station commander Senior about 10.30am.

Police believe the Brookfield man had pulled over to the side of the road to attend to a minor mechanical problem, when his vehicle rolled backwards, crushing him. Despite attempts to revive him, the man died at the scene.

The man was a delivery driver for Just Fresh

Sergeant Jason Hullick said a brief would be prepared for the Coroner.

“The smallest mundane task can have tragic consequences. People need to take care. We want everyone to go to work and come home again,” Snr Sgt Hullick said.

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THREE people who were reported missing have been located after public Facebook and media campaigns.

Police were happy to report 13 year old Kayla Peachey and 13 year old Lesley Johnson have been found safe and well, along with 67 year old John Jones.

VICSES Leongatha and VICSES Wonthaggi Units helped search for Mr Jones, who was found near the Wonthaggi Hospital about 2pm last Thursday. He was dehydrated but otherwise in good health. Mr Jones disappeared at about 5.30am on the same day.

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The teens will avoid conviction, but the caution goes on record. If they are caught with the drug again, they will be forced to front the magistrates’ court.

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FIX OUR ROADS!

Our highway of peril Brad Lester KEVIN Scott fears another major accident will happen near his home after a spate of crashes over the years.

ACTION NEEDED: Kevin and Deborah Scott want comprehensive roadworks on the Bass Highway between Leongatha and Inverloch.

He lives on the Bass Highway at Inverloch and said the collapse of shoulders on either side of the highway results in flooding after rain.

“This causes people to drive in the centre of the road and it’s a bad accident waiting to happen,” he said.

“After heavy rain and it’s flooded, you will see a car on the side of the road. They try to dodge the water on the side of the road and they go into the middle, and that’s when they’re in trouble.

“They are classifying it as a highway but it’s just a country track really.”

The problem is compounded by ruts forming at the edge of traffic lanes either side of the road, where water pools and can pull vehicles to one side.

Blocked drains also cause water to flow onto the highway. The neglect by authorities has even led to some people living by the highway digging out the drains with a shovel.

“Down a long stretch south of the

old Leongatha South Primary School, you will see water in the drains two weeks after rain. It’s not running away,” Mr Scott said.

“The continuous B-double trucks and school buses are compounding this problem. The percentage of B-doubles on the highway has trebled and they are heavy, big units,” Mr Scott described the section from Stuchberrys Road to the roundabout at Inverloch as “a pool” after rain and the main section warranting attention.

“Some sections have to be done from scratch and be completely redone. That’s how it should be done,” he said.

A stretch on the Leongatha side of Stuchberrys Road was rebuilt years ago and remains a safer road, providing relief to drivers on an otherwise hazardous journey where narrow sealed verges exist.

“When they patch it, it does not last too long,” Mr Scott said.

“The roads in Gippsland are bloody terrible.”

His wife Deborah added, “It was not a highway when we came here 31 years ago. It was just a little road.

“They need to widen the highway too. There just isn’t the room.”

Roadworks fail to hit danger hotspots THE State Government announced $57.4 million worth of roadworks would be completed across Gippsland this financial year but the works ignore many pressing problem areas in South Gippsland.

Chief among those stretches omitted is the rut-riddled section of the Bass Highway between Inverloch and Stuchberrys Road, towards Leongatha South, as well as the broader section between Inverloch and Leongatha.

The State Government announced parts of the South Gippsland Highway, Bass Highway, Korumburra-Inverloch Road and Foster-Promontory Road will be repaired.

“We’re investing $57.4 million to deliver important maintenance works on Gippsland roads this financial year, including almost $6 million on the South Gippsland Highway to give drivers smoother, safer and more reliable journeys,” Regional Roads Victoria’s Sara Rhodes-Ward said.

Four sections of the South Gippsland Highway will be rebuilt, totalling more than $3.29 million. These are: • A 1.47km section of road in Kardella South between Korumburra and Leongatha, past the intersection of Old Leongatha Road.

• A 540m section of road near the Franklin River Bridge in Toora.

• A 1.1km section of road in Hedley near the

intersection of Pearsons Road.

• A 510m section of road in Gelliondale near Lanes Road.

• A further 15 resurfacing projects totalling 17.3km will be undertaken on the South Gippsland Highway.

On the Bass Highway, $840,000 will be spent rebuilding a total of 860m at Jam Jerrup near Bay Road and at Dalyston, near the Powlett River bridge.

A further 10 resurfacing projects totalling 7.87km will be done: near Anderson Link Road, between Anderson and Kilcunda, one section near Bambrook Road at Inverloch, three sections at Bass, and one section near the South Gippsland Highway interchange at Lang Lang.

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Which road would you like to see fixed in South Gippsland or Bass Coast shires? Phone us: 5662 2294 or email us: news@thestar.com.au

IN 2013, The Star joined with the community to bring the crumbling state of our roads to the attention of the then State Government.

This newspaper ran the Fix Our Roads campaign that saw bumper stickers adorn the back windows of vehicles across the region.

Together with the community, a petition with more than 4000 signatures calling for roads funding was presented to then Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan.

Locals Marg Denbrok and Lisa Burge gave Mr Ryan more than 200 sheets bearing the signatures.

The story featured on the front page of the April 30, 2013 edition of The Star.

At the time, Mr Ryan said VicRoads prioritised where state roads money was to be spent.

That is still the case and The Star will again lobby for a greater share of roads funding for our region, as after another wet winter, our roads continue to need attention.

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HOSPITALS HACKED Health services revert to paper after cyber attack

In all 23 public health services aligned with Gippsland Health Alliance (GHA) and the South West Alliance of Rural Health were impacted.

They include Gippsland Southern Health Service (Leongatha Hospital and Korumburra Hospital), Bass Coast Health, South Gippsland Hospital at Foster and Yarram and District Health Service.

“As a result, access to our usual IT systems was significantly impacted,” Bass Coast Health (Wonthaggi Hospital) CEO Jane Child said.

Access to emails was still being reported as a problem for healthcare workers yesterday (Monday, October, 7), a full week after the initial attack.

The attack comes just months after an Auditor-General’s report warned of serious cybersecurity weaknesses in the state’s health system.

Ms Child said while healthcare services had been impacted in different ways, she made assurances “there is no indication that personal patient information at any of the hospitals or health services has been accessed by the hackers”.

“The excellent news is that patient care at BCH has not been compromised, even though it has been one of our busiest periods,” she said.

“At BCH, this isolation led to the shutdown of all our patient records, booking and management systems and all document files and email.”

The cyber attacked blocked access to several systems by the infiltration of ransomware, including financial management.

After the attack was flagged, IT systems were immediately shut down to quarantine the infection, including internet and booking and

Goose plucked INVERLOCH Police are ready to speak to a 29 year old local who stole a bottle of top shelf vodka from the town’s Foodworks supermarket last week.

The woman, who is known to police, was identified as the thief of a $77 bottle of Grey Goose.

Safety blitz for GP DURING October police will take part in Operation MotoSafe, which aims to keep motorcyclists safe and free from injury.

The operation will run throughout eastern Victoria and coincides with the MotoGP Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2019, between October 25 and 27.

Police will be on patrol in and around the race track and on all roads leading to Phillip Island.

Patient information is safe and emergency care will not be affected after local hospital networks were hacked in a ransomware attack. management systems.

Despite having to resort to paper and manual workarounds, it was business as usual for the affected hospitals.

There has been no delay to emergency services, theatre or outpatients, and phone lines are still working.

According to Mrs Child, the only disruption to service is that full dental work, such as x-rays, cannot be completed.

The Victorian Government, Victoria Police and the Australian Cyber Security Centre are all investigating the full extent of the inci-

dent, however it is unsure when systems will be back online.

Yarram and District Health Services CEO Bernadette Wardle said they were also using manual procedures, but that they were operating as usual.

South Gippsland Hospital at Foster was still experiencing problems on Monday, with some staff still unable to access emails.

A cyberattack continues to impact Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) but patient care hasn’t been compromised.

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“Everyone is inconvenienced but patient care hasn’t been compromised and people can continue to attend our sites and our services,” Mr Johnson said.

Emails are not working but Mr Johnson encouraged people to call reception to confirm appointments or make any service enquiries on 5667 5555 for Leongatha or 5654 2777 for Korumburra.

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8 - NEWS

thestar.com.au | Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Cheese rocks

AWARD WINNING: Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team (back, L-R) Barry Charlton, Kym Dollan, Cheryl Hulls, Matthew Taylor, Evy Nye, Jack Nye and front, Tenille Kennedy and Tom Nye, hold up their globally recognised cheese, Riverine Blue.

Berrys Creek tantalises on world stage Grace Griffith BERRYS Creek Gourmet Cheeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riverine Blue has been recognised at an international level, taking out a silver medal in a global class amongst 5000 other entries.

It was one of several of the local makersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cheeses to receive a prestigious award at the Nantwich World Cheese Awards in the UK recently.

The company also won gold medals for Riverine Blue and their wash rind cheese, Spring View, within their respective Australian class categories.

This year marks the third consecutive year the Fish Creek based company has collected gold for best Australian cheese at the international awards.

It was their Riverine Blue however, a cheese produced from buffalo milk, that stole the show again, winning silver in the buffalo milk world class.

Owner and master cheese maker of Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese, Barry Charlton, admitted to having never heard of using buffalo milk for cheeses until a buffalo farmer in Giffard, Bry-

an Jans, reached out to him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it would eventuate initially. He wanted to trial it and he kept persevering, so I said if he got 100 litres of milk to me, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do a trial,â&#x20AC;? Barry said.

The first trial of Riverine Blue was then entered into a worldwide cheese show in Birmingham where it collected a bronze medal.

Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese was the first Australian company to produce it.

Fast forward five years, the Riverine Blue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which has been cultivated and improved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has taken out numerous awards in both national and global arenas.

While the team at Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese work passionately to create delectable cheeses, Barry said there was much more to the process than meets the eye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put love into our cheeses but we have to start with quality products,â&#x20AC;? Barry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers here are passionate about their animals. Happy animals make good milk and it shows in our cheeses.â&#x20AC;?

While the local company is able to supply commercial quantities, their core values are to maintain artisan standards and provide an uncompromising standard of excellence.

And despite recent challenging weather conditions that impacted milk production, the cheese making team has adapted to ensure quality of milk has been retained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cheese is a living organism,â&#x20AC;? Barry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making it is a science. We adjust cultures.

In the Riverine Blue, there are three different cultures to produce, which all create different flavours and textures to the cheese.â&#x20AC;?

According to the expert cheese maker, the creaminess of the buffalo milk and the way it sits on the palate form part of what makes this cheese so remarkable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sweetish sort of milk, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high in fat and protein,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mossvale Blue and Spring View Blue also received awards for producers originating outside of the UK.

Noticeboard SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CANCELLED The proposed Special Meeting of Council scheduled for 9 October has been cancelled and items for consideration moved to the Ordinary Meeting 23 October.

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

Wednesday 16 October 1.20pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Council Support for Community Events and Festivals (30 min)

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 16 October 2.00pm, 5.00pm and 7.00pm Wednesday 23 October, 10.00am (Council Agenda Topics only) Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page (by COB 11/10 and 18/10 respectively), contact 5662 9222 for details.

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2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018/19 Annual Report is currently on public exhibition for two weeks and we welcome your feedback.

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NEWS - 9

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NEWS IN BRIEF

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Teen promotes autism in city

MP: Black Spur works taking too long

NEARLY 120 students on the autism spectrum shared their interests and talents through exhibits and presentations to 340 attendees at the I CAN Network’s #AWETISM 2019 Expo in Melbourne.

Among them was Mary MacKillop College student, David Phillips (pictured).

The network’s Chris Varney said, “When someone channels their autistic traits into a specific focus area, that’s when what they thought was a negative becomes a positive.

The I CAN Network invites schools to join the I CAN Schools program in 2020.

For more information, visit: www.icannetwork.com.au

Brad Lester SOUTH Gippslanders will have to wait until 2022 for the long awaited realignment of the South Gippsland Highway at Black Spur.

More carparks for hospital

GET ON WTH SHOW: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien wants work to start on the Black Spur realignment. resulted in frequent run-off-road crashes, freight delays and safety concerns.

Two bridges will be built over the Tarwin River, as well as a new underpass for the Great Southern Rail Trail near Caithness Road as part of the upgrade.

“The environmental assessment process is now complete and we can now proceed with the contract award for the project,” Mr Paterson said.

The realignment will result in two properties being acquired.

Extensive cultural heritage salvage investigation is continuing as part of the Cultural Heritage

Management Plan that was approved in June 2018.

The cultural heritage salvaging is being carried out by local Aboriginal groups and archaeologists to get a better understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the area.

The successful contractor will need to include a commitment to local content as part of their tender submission, including for quarry materials, asphalt and sealing material and concrete.

Early preparatory works and fencing are now underway, with major construction expected to start later this year.

Barriers may pose safety risk THE State Government must review plans for centre-line barriers on the proposed new section of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said.

THERE THEN GONE: Leongatha’s cenoHe has written to the Minister for Roads Jaala taph after it was destroyed by an out of con- Pulford after a series of complaints and problems trol car in June. were identified with the barriers on the Princes

Highway between Sale and Bairnsdale.

“We’ve seen a number of instances where a breakdown of a vehicle has led to a dangerous situation for people trying to change a tyre or simLEONGATHA’S cenotaph will be not replaced in ilar, and instances where traffic has banked up for time for Remembrance Day this year, after it was kilometres because a wide load simply could not pass a broken down vehicle,” he said. damaged by an out of control car in June.

South Gippsland Shire Council has been work“I’m aware the people of South Gippsland ing with the Leongatha RSL Sub-Branch to have the cenotaph repaired at the front of Leongatha Memorial Hall.

A car ploughed through the memorial after hurtling down McCartin Street, when an elderly driver attempted to park outside Thornton’s Bakery and engaged the accelerator rather than the brake.

Council hoped to have the monument replaced in time for Remembrance Day but re-installation is now more likely to be in the New Year, with the tender process about to start.

“Insurance assessors have reviewed the damage and a heritage advisor is helping to determine whether the cenotaph can be partially restored or if it needs to be completely replaced,” council’s acting CEO Bryan Sword said.

“We are unable to receive a quotation for repairs until it is determined what is required from a heritage perspective.”

Remembrance Day activities will be relocated to the Place of Reflection at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Leongatha RSL’s Anne Davies looks forward to the cenotaph being re-installed in time for ANZAC Day services.

To find out more, contact council on 5662 9200 or email council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

No cenotaph for Remembrance Day

have raised similar concerns about the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway getting these barriers and I’ve asked the Minister to review the government’s plans.

“At the very least the Minister must guarantee that VicRoads will stick to its own guidelines and ensure that any wire rope barriers on the roadside are at least four metres from the traffic lane.

“These barriers can save lives, but they must be put in the right place and where needed most.”

Ray Paterson, from Major Road Projects Victoria, said the barriers absorb the force of a crash and were vital given that almost half of all road deaths in Victoria happen on 100km/h and 110km/h roads.

“Research by the Monash University Accident Research Centre found flexible safety barriers reduce head-on and run-off-road crashes by as much as 86 per cent,” he said.

THE Wonthaggi Hospital will have an extra 136 car parking spaces added under its $155 million revamp.

Bass Coast Health (Wonthaggi Hospital) CEO Jan Child said most would be added in stage one of the redevelopment.

“It will all be completed by the end of 2023, but most of the carparks will be completed by August of next year,” she said.

About six would be for people with a disability, with around 40 built on a flat surface “so people won’t have to wheel their wheelie walkers uphill”.

Kicking tourism goals on Island THE sustainable growth of tourism at Phillip Island and San Remo is a goal of Bass Coast Shire Council.

Council’s Phillip Island and San Remo Visitor Economy Strategy 2035 - Growing Tourism sets the long term vision for Phillip Island and San Remo’s visitor economy.

Highlights of the strategy in the past 12 months include developing the Tourism Ambassadors Training Program and establishing the Major Events Planning Group to bring more major events to the shire.

Goals for the next 12 months include working towards gaining full Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification, developing branding for each village on the Island, and supporting the development of the Cowes Jetty, and Cowes and Rhyll boat ramps.

Clean up crew for Tarwin A TEAM of Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay residents has started up clean-up crew for the area.

Called the Tarwin Action Group (TAG), the volunteers kicked off activities with a clean-up along Riverview Drive, Tarwin Lower.

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The spur is a dangerous, winding section of the highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan, and while funding was secured three years ago, works are yet to start in earnest.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the project had been “dragging on for too long now”.

“It was 2016 that the Commonwealth Government made its commitment of $25 million which was subsequently matched by the state,” he said.

“Here we are three years later and we are still waiting to see substantial work begin and the government needs to get on with it.

“We saw this project’s completion date delayed by a year in this year’s budget which suggests Labor is more focused on big city projects than delivering for Gippsland.”

Major Road Projects Victoria is overseeing the massive project that will improve safety for residents and businesspeople, but would not say why the project was taking so long.

“With salvaging works nearing completion, and environmental assessments now complete, we remain on track to have this project completed in 2022,” Major Road Projects Victoria’s Ray Paterson said.

The works will entail a new section of the South Gippsland Highway from Old KoonwarraMeeniyan Road to Minns Road, known locally as the Black Spur.

This realignment will reduce the length of the highway by more than a kilometre between these two roads, from 3.4km to 2.3km.

This will cut approximately two minutes of travel time from each trip.

Nine sharp corners will be removed and new flexible safety barriers will be installed.

The existing road bends on the highway have

10 - YOUTH

thestar.com.au | Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Social Pulse Join the conversation - get social thegreatsouthernstar

REALISING DREAM: Project coordinator Michael Feehan, Anglicare’s Emily Jolly and YMCA’s Darren Marks can’t wait for the opening of the Wonthaggi Youth Hub.

Hub takes shape IT’S a dream that’s been a little while coming, but the finishing touches to the Wonthaggi’s YES (Youth Enterprise Space) Youth Hub building are almost complete.

A new kitchen in recent weeks has helped make the humble abode at 180 Graham Street, just opposite Wonthaggi Secondary College’s McBride Campus, that little bit more homely.

The hub has been on the drawing board since 2011, with youth workers knowing only too well the importance of having somewhere kids could go.

According to project coordinator Michael Feehan, the hub will offer an essential service for young people in the region.

The building, which is joined to the Wonthaggi Boxing Club, will be many things to many different people.

“The hub is for young people in Bass Coast and South Gippsland. We’re going to have programs and activities that will be quite structured, but we’ll also have a drop in space as well – where young people can access information and other services,” he said. Anglicare youth worker Emily Jolly is excited by the hub’s potential.

Ditto YMCA’s Darren Marks.

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port, but we’ll also be doing some life skills programs and exercise programs. We’ll be able to use the boxing equipment, and we’ve been working closely with the boxing club,” Emily said.

With heavy bags, speed balls and even a boxing ring, the space offers ample opportunity to get fit and work through some frustrations.

Emily said the kitchen would be well used too, with cooking classes on the agenda.

“We’re also planning a breakfast club, since a lot of kids don’t get food in the mornings – or food all day,” she said.

HISKA – a local organisation dedicated to helping kids with mental health issues – is also a likely expected to take a spot at the hub, offering the chance for those who drop in to work on cars and the like.

“We know it’s a lot easier to talk side by side while you’re working on something, rather than face to face,” Emily said.

“All of a sudden all these other agencies and organisations are coming on board. We’re not chasing people. It’s just starting to evolve naturally, which is cool.”

Darren said the hub would help fill a void that had had existed for years.

“The whole region has been lacking. There hasn’t been a whole lot of funding,” he said.

Fortunately it’s a situation that’s changing, the trio say.

Bass Coast Shire Council has been a firm supporter, along with many local businesses.

On Saturday, October 12, Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, will host the YES to Youth! Mayoral Benefit Concert at Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

Popular comedian Lawrence Mooney will be MC for the event.

Featuring a line-up of young musicians hailing from Bass Coast, the concert will feature short film clips, guest speakers, youth art and a raffle.

All proceeds will go directly to the hub.

Doors open at 6.30pm.

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JUST 10 minutes from photographer David Morgan‎’s front door was this stunning view overlooking the painting-like rolling hills and dramatic skies of Korumburra.

“How lucky are we to live in this beautiful part of the world?” David said.

Send your landscape, pet or special moment photos to grace@thestar.com.au

YOUR GIPPSLAND MEMORIES

WHAT are some of your fondest memories growing up in the Gippsland area? What misMEDICINAL MARIJUANA chief did you get up to? These were the quesNINETY percent of South Gippslanders are in tions posed to our followers on socials last favour of the $5 million cannabis laboratory in week. Here is what they had to say: Wonthaggi moving forward.

Andrea O’Hara Local farmers may soon have the chance to “Going to the Leongatha drive-in with two grow marijuana for the lab which will supply a or three people in the boot!” global market with medicinal cannabis.

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Sian Pickersgill

“Having mousse fights at the skate bowl and “If it helps keep our farmers on their land and being able to make ends meet, then why it being brought to the attention of the police not?!” who thought we were tagging it!”

Sharon Smith

Meg Edwards

“Medicinal marijuana would improve the “My bestie and I pierced each other’s lives of so many people. Hopefully it will be- ears (neither of us were allowed) in the haycome more available to the people that need shed that we were camping in overnight beit.” side the dairy (was when we had to guard Louise Croatto the vat from unionists letting the milk out).

“Investment in the region can only be a good “Life was good (still is), but generally kinder.” thing.”

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Sandra Fleming “I remember the Bellingham St Billy Cart “Absolutely a positive for farmers and those Derbies, trolling the swamps building swamp who can have benefits from its medicinal use.” huts and cooking potatoes in an open fire, the neighbourhood gangs, Saturday afternoon matinees, listening to the band playing in the old rotunda (which is now gone) and marching down to footy on a Saturday behind the band.

We’d swim in the rivers, creeks and dams before we had a swimming pool.

There were miles and miles of other adventures too. Glad I was born when I was in 1947 - the ‘50s and ‘60s were magical.”

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LITERARY FESTIVAL - 11

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Coal Creek celebrates stories

PASSION FOR WORDS: The Coal Creek Literary Festival committee and authors were thrilled with the success of the 12th annual festival on Sunday.

Daniel Renfrey AUTHORS from around Victoria gathered at Coal Creek, Korumburra for the 12th annual Coal Creek Literary Festival on Sunday.

The festival provides a chance for aspiring writers and authors of South Gippsland and wider Victoria to come together and enjoy each other’s work, and take part in discussions.

Prizes were also on hand to reward entrants in the Bert Van Bedaf Short Story Award and the Open Poetry Award.

Winner of the short story award was Wonthaggi’s Nicole Michelle, for the second time.

Her story, The Visitor, was about a woman meeting a poor old derelict man in a park and feeling sorry for him, before ending with a twist.

“I enjoy meeting other writers and there are so many fantastic writers in this area,” she said.

“It’s absolutely wonderful to highlight the skilled writers the community has.”

Poetry winner was Scott-Patrick Mitchell for his poem, This is keeling (pulmonary edema).

The festival also featured guest authors, who shared their latest novels with fellow writers and spoke about them to the crowd.

One of the featured authors was Sandi Wallace, who was sharing her latest crime novel, Into the Fog. She has attended multiple Coal Creek Literary Festivals.

“Immersing yourself with other authors and readers and that lovely community feel the festival has as well are what makes it great,” she said.

“It’s all about promoting Victorian authors, some of them new and some of them who have been doing it for a long time. You’ve got to discover new authors and this is a lovely way to do that.

“We talk about so many different types of stories over one day so it was a really diverse mix of books, authors, lifestyles and cultures. I love that about it and it’s always a pleasure to be here.”

Coal Creek’s Rowena Ashley was delighted with the event.

“It’s great to see people come together to share and display their work,” she said.

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YOUR SAY Reconsider equestrian decision, council

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FIX OUR ROADS! N...

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Don’t skimp on roads funding TRAVELLING to work. Taking our kids to school. Visiting family and friends. Heading to the basketball stadium for our weekly game.

Wherever we are going, we often get there by road and that’s why it’s paramount that our roads are in the safest condition possible.

Dangerous roads could mean the difference between arriving home tonight or not.

The Bass Highway, along with the South Gippsland and Strzelecki highways, is a route essential to everyday life for locals yet is not of the standard motorists have every right to expect of a road classified as a highway.

Ruts prone to filling with water, blocked drains, narrow to non-existent verges and rough patches - especially between Leongatha and Inverloch - make traversing this road a lifethreatening experience at times, most notably in the rain.

The State Government last week announced roadworks across Gippsland over the next financial year, valued at $57.4 million.

While this is appreciated - and to be expected given the taxes we pay - the list of works ignores critical areas of the Bass Highway that need attention and have been raised with authorities by The Star in the past - and by locals too.

Governments may say there is only a certain pool of funding available for roadworks, but too often we see essential services such as roads, health and education being underfunded, and taxpayers’ money spent on superfluous projects instead.

There is always money there. It’s just how it’s allocated.

The wet winters and dry summers South Gippsland typically experiences place pressure on road conditions and therefore we deserve a greater share of funding than what we are currently receiving.

The Star joined with the community in 2013 to call on all levels of government to ‘Fix Our Roads’ and while that campaign achieved results, we are uniting with readers again to lobby for the works that are needed now.

To do so, we need your help. Let us know the roads of concern to you: news@thestar. com.au

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The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

THE administrators’ decision to abandon an event centre at Stony Creek was wrong and seemingly based on incomplete data analysis.

Their decision based on a flawed and incomplete feasibility study is undemocratic.

Only with complete figures could this be up for the vote.

We think it was poor that the report was released so late and intend to make a public presentation on that point and more. Thousands of hours of work and were ignored.

A very sad outcome for this shire!

This project was never intended to be financed by our shire alone, nor have ongoing costs, and now the current administrators, we understand, based their decision on this alone.

From previous discussions, it was understood that federal funds were available and never pursued.

Previous consultants and our federal member were amazed the council had not applied for these previously.

The last three years has seen a lack of vision, foresight and interest from council in our communities and the future, especially as it relates to this most promising initiative.

All we required was some advice, support and a little passion to ensure the economic future of this shire.

Janine Bullock, Meeniyan.

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

Build centre with grants I AM extremely disappointed by South Gippsland Shire Council’s to walk away from the Stony Creek Exhibition and Equestrian Centre.

It shows a huge lack in understanding of the community’s need for such a facility in our rainy shire.

You only need to see how many varied activities are held at Lardner Park each year to understand how such an asset would benefit our shire economically.

The two previous feasibility studies had already shown this to be true, as well as the Our Say survey, which proved there was huge support for this centre and it’s location in the middle of the shire.

Federal member Russell Broadbent was in favour of this project being built and I believe there are grants available to help with the cost that the shire hasn’t taken into account.

I urge the council to reconsider their decision and get the exhibition and equestrian centre built at Stony creek.

Wendy Whelan, Toora.

Council criticism IT has taken just three months for administrator and council accountability in the South Gippsland Shire to disappear.

At last month’s council meeting, major decisions on council funding of over $5.5 million in works was unceremoniously dumped, and a new idea without any community

consultation was presented and approved.

In doing so the council is wasting assets – namely the existing library and office at Korumburra.

Why couldn’t the current buildings be incorporated into a new hub, hence saving large sums of money?

Is it because it’s not their money they’re spending?

The last financial year report showed that $5.1 million of a $10.1 million roads budget was not spent.

At the same time we have a substantial community at Hallston who have a landslip affecting their access to Leongatha – that is access to livelihoods, shops, medical and emergency services.

Council has said it is seeking state funding for the works and has no timetable for repair-

ing Griggs Road. $Why not use the $5.1 million that was not spent in last year’s budget?

Unfortunately our senior staff and administrators, who do not live in the shire, are all not available to meet with the Hallston community to resolve problems, yet the council is happy to take the rates but deliver no services.

This is a community that just wants someone from council to meet with them and provide some answers.

Their life is on hold and in turmoil at present. They are happy to help themselves if needed but require council to perhaps coordinate actions and authorise activities.

Lindsay Love, secretary, South Gippsland Action Group.

Emissions need addressing ON what facts does Prime Minister Morrison base his declarations that Australia is pulling its weight in the world in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

According to his own government data, Australia’s emissions rose in the 12 months up to December 2018.

Only emissions from generating electricity and from agriculture dropped slightly – because of the uptake of renewables and because of the drought affecting agricultural production.

Emissions in six other categories increased.

It is naïve to think quoting another set of figures will change the minds of those who

don’t accept there’s a climate crisis and/ or think it’s someone else’s problem.

But what is really going on when the overwhelming scientific evidence says the warming of our planet is reaching dangerous levels.

Yet our PM insists Australia’s meagre greenhouse gas reduction targets are adequate?

Some of us might cherry pick data to suit our beliefs but our elected representatives have an obligation to be informed, and to act in the best interests of the people and the environment we depend on.

Why not embrace the opportunities presented by a transition to a low carbon future?

Aileen Vening, Wonthaggi.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Rick Brown SBS recently broadcast the Australian movie Jasper Jones.

It is a modern morality story which raises a number of modern social and cultural issues, and is based around some teenage misfits in the 1960s and the suicide of one of their number.

I would not have noticed the film if my wife and I had not attended the Lyric Theatre’s production of the play in Leongatha a few weeks earlier.

The lead actors were 17 years old and 16 years old and at least half the cast were in their teens.

The production was a practical demonstration of the talent and ability of young people in Gippsland It also was a reminder of encouraging and enabling young people to develop their talents, and of the rewards which can come when people have the commitment and dedication to make the most of their talents and opportunities.

We are all indebted to those whose generosity of time and talent

made this production possible.

It serves as an inspiration for those who have the determination and commitment to maximise their talents and pursue their dreams.

For me, seeing the talent of these teenagers on stage, I was conscious of the need to provide ongoing education and employment opportunities for our young people close to home.

While many will want to undertake the rite of passage of moving away and asserting their independence, they should go knowing there are opportunities to return to.

For those who choose to stay, their choices should be broad and their fulfilment genuine.

As administrators if we can continue to foster economic development and growth in the municipality, then our talented young people can build their lives here knowing that they have security of opportunity, and that in time their families will have the same chances afforded them.

Cr Brett Tessari NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2020 Bass Coast Australia Day Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards.

There are plenty of people doing great things in Bass Coast, but we need you to tell us about them, to give them a shot at being formally recognised.

Head to www.basscoast.vic.gov. au/ausday2020 for more info and to submit your nomination.

Work is continuing at the Inverloch Surf Beach to mitigate erosion, particularly in front of the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club and Bunurong Road.

The construction of modified and strengthened wet sand fencing is progressing well, and should be completed in the next few weeks.

Harder engineering options, such as large sandbags, or a boulder wall are currently being designed, following the relocation of about 2800 cubic metres of sand in the last couple of weeks, as a short term solution.

While we are talking erosion,

works are about to start in Cowes, to relocate sand from the Cowes Boat Ramp to the beach between the Cowes Jetty and Mussel Rocks, which is also suffering from significant erosion.

Work will be completed over the next four weeks.

The Cowes foreshore is an iconic location for our community and visitors and we need to make sure we are protecting it for future generations.

Still in Cowes, design work will start in the next month to investigate longer term erosion infrastructure at the Cowes East foreshore, where groynes have been replaced in the past few years.

I was at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Sunday, to witness the Regional Victorian Boxing Team take on Tasmania in the Bass Coast Boxing Championships. The day was full, with 25 bouts on the schedule.

We are just a few weeks away from the Australian Motorcycle grand Prix that hits Phillip Island from October 25 to 27.

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Star shines more brightly BUCKING a worldwide trend, The Great Southern Star will be increasing its circulation and will boast more than 20,000 readers in print and online from next Tuesday, October 15 in a new look local newspaper.

Since 1890 The Star has been bringing readers the latest news from around the area and that will continue.

However your new look local is set to get a whole lot better with more regional news, a bigger circulation, and a regional presence in the South Gippsland, Bass and Wellington shires.

For readers this means a lot more news and for businesses it will mean you can promote your business to the greater South Gippsland region and beyond.

The Star boasts a proud tradition in the local area and general managers Helen Bowering and Tony Giles look forward to the exciting new look Star to be launched on Tuesday, October 15 that will incorporate the Yarram Standard.

Mrs Bowering said, “The award winning Great Southern Star will continue to be a voice for the local community and cover all the big breaking news in the local region on a weekly basis.

“The Star will continue to promote the many positives about this local area and the fabulous businesses throughout the region to a much bigger readership.

“We are excited to offer an increased circulation and look forward to spreading the good news.”

FRESH NEW LOOK: (L-R) bringing you all the latest news from the Leongatha district and wider South Gippsland region are journalists Matt Dunn and Grace Griffith, general manager Helen Bowering, editor Brad Lester, general manager Tony Giles, and journalists Daniel Renfrey and Deb Lucas.

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HOLIDAYS City impresses in the midst of chaos Peter Chapman ANYONE will tell you when you plan a holiday, book well in advance to assure yourself of such things as room availability and best prices.

It also means you can rest easy knowing everything is in place.

The Chapman family, like many others, saves and plans for one good holiday every year and as my wife is a former travel agent, she adheres to the get in early philosophy.

I just have to mention I’d like to go somewhere and before the week is out she will present me with brochures and a fully costed itinerary.

Earlier this year she mentioned to me how much she had enjoyed going to Hong Kong.

Having never been there, I was quick to agree and we went ahead and booked our flights and accommodation in Hong Kong.

Unfortunately just after we booked the trip, Hong Kong exploded into street chaos.

At first we thought it would all settle down before we had to fly in, but month after month the street violence and protests continued to escalate.

As our September deadline fast approached we looked at cancelling, but the hotels and airline both told us there would be no refund unless Hong Kong was declared a no go zone by the Australian government.

So unless we wanted to rip up our holiday savings we had but one choice and that was to board the Qantas Dreamliner and head to Hong Kong for two weeks.

What did we discover when we touched down at a quiet Hong Kong International Airport? Well what we didn’t find were big FAMILY FUN: Hong Kong has something for everyone, crowds or long queues. In fact we were later including plenty of rides and other kid-friendly attractions. told that tourist arrivals were down by a

tion and this is one of its biggest drawcards.

Wine is still expensive, but beer is reasonable. Seafood is fresh, fruit is sweet and the menu covers all nationalities, unless you are from Alaska.

Overall the prices were still high when compared to Australia, but at least you had great variety.

We did the one day trip across the border into mainland China and Shenzhen, and walked the five floors of an amazing shopping mall full of hundreds of small kiosks.

It was the best place to shop during our trip by far, but once again don’t expect amazing bargains.

A trip to the races in Hong Kong at Sha Tin was a highlight, although a trip to the Happy Valley course was a major disap...the menu covers all pointment. If you plan to take in the races book in the Hay Market at Sha Tin and fornationalities, unless get Happy Valley. you are from Alaska.”

Overall we were glad we went and now like my wife I can cross Hong Kong off the bucket list.

Each day the local newspaper reports It didn’t rate as one of the top holiday would tell us what happened the night be- places I’ve been to, but if you are into food fore, and hotel staff and taxi drivers advised and shopping for a week’s break it has plenus where not to go that day. ty to offer.

Did we see any protests? were we at any THE RATINGS ARE IN risk and were we concerned? The answer to all those questions was no.

Hong Kong ........................................... 7/10 In fact, having less crowds meant we reThe Food .............................................. 8/10 ceived better service and better prices had The Prices ............................................ 6/10 the city not been under siege.

Qantas Flight ... Average Food ...... 6/10 We hadn’t planned a visit to Hong Kong Disneyland, but when we were told the Hong Kong Harbour Grand Hotel .... 7/10 queues there were almost non-existent we Kowloon Novotel Hotel ....................... 6/10 caught the train across for the day.

Sha Tin Races Haymarket .................. 9/10 The reports were spot on and we only had to queue for one ride for longer than 10 Happy Valley Races ............................. 3/10 minutes.

Disneyland .... Needs More Rides .. 6/10 The food lived up to Hong Kong’s reputastaggering 40 per cent in August, a drop of 851,000 from the same month last year.

The fall in numbers reflected wherever we went in Hong Kong and Kowloon on the other side of the harbour.

Many kiosks in the tourist markets were shut because of lack of shoppers and vendors who were there were keen to make a sale from anyone who dared ask “how much?”

One vendor from the Ladies Market in Hong Kong actually chased us for 100 metres, dropping her price for a handbag from $150 Australian to just $20.

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The parks at the Grantville Recreation Reserve, Harold Hughes Reserve in Corinella and the Cowes Recreation Reserve were celebrated with opening parties during the school holidays, organised by the YMCA and Bass Coast Shire Council.

$50,000 Corinella project were fully funded by council.

Mayor Cr Brett Tessari said it was fantastic for the communities of Corinella and Grantville to have permanent skate parks.

“I am sure both of the parks will be well used and enjoyed for many years to come,” he said.

The existing Cowes Skate Park was in poor

condition and identified within the Bass Coast Shire Skate Strategy as being in need of an upgrade.

“The $500,000 new park was completed as part of council’s renewal program, with the design developed in consultation with the local skate community who provided significant input into its final layout,” Cr Tessari said.

“The result is a street style skate park that caters for all ages and abilities.”

In the coming months, both Grantville Recreation Reserve and Harold Hughes Reserve will have their recreation facilities further upgraded.

Town helped shape Victoria BASS may be a town on the edge of the farm, and their graves and those of some of their road to Phillip Island but it played a key descendents are now in the San Remo Cemetery.

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The settlement now carries his name, as does the broader municipality, and a memorial to him is in the town’s George Bass Park.

In 1800, Lieutenant James Grant used Bass’ freshwater creek to replenish his supplies during his exploration of Bass Strait.

In 1835, a township was established at what is now Bass by Scottish immigrant Samuel Anderson, who ventured to the area from Launceston in Tasmania. His brothers Hugh and Thomas joined him at Bass where they established a flourishing

changed to Bass. There had been a place named Bass Landing downstream, but it fell into disuse when rail and road transport overtook shipping.

The township of Bass was surveyed and settled in the 1860s, with the post office opening on June 1, 1862, followed by a school in 1866, and later, a store and a hotel.

A site for the now iconic Woolamai racecourse was reserved in 1888, but 50 years passed before official race meetings were held.

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PARTY TIME: Board members and staff of the San Remo District, Cowes, and Grantville and District Community Bank branches of the Bendigo Bank enjoy the Christmas In July event.

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Corinella Hall Committee: funds to replace community.

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Coronet Bay Community Garden: funds to help with garden tools, seedlings and materials.

Cowes Primary School: funds towards new stage equipment.

Grantville CWA: replacement of chairs at the hall.

Inner Wheel Club: helping children enjoy educational opportunities.

Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre: funds to help creating an office with a computer for public use.

Phillip Island Early Learning Centre: funds to help buy equipment for a new extension.

Phillip Island Senior Citizens: refurbishment of dance floor.

San Remo Primary School: buy a kiln to advance an arts program.

San Remo SES: upgrade and purchase of equipment.

Wonthaggi Soccer Club: funds toward construction of new clubrooms.

YMCA Phillip Island: purchase new equipment, including a vault.

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The top 16 entries were announced and invited to present their pitch on the evening.

First prize was taken out by San Remo SES, which was ironic as the lighting at the hall went out for half the night and emergency lighting was set up by this group.

The runner-up prize of $1000 was awarded to Bass Valley Community Group.

The night was a success with bank staff and board members mingling with community group members.

All benefactors and their projects were: Bass Coast Boxing and Fitness: gym equipment.

Bass Valley Community Group: repair parts of the hall damaged by black cockatoos.

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Centre team leader Sharyn Holmberg has programs. worked hard to ensure no child is limited to a parOpened only a year and a half ago, the centre staff are delighted to have grown general enrolment since opening.

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The Great Witch Hunt is being held throughout the month, with up to 60 witches to be found at Bass Coast businesses.

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The world moves to South Gippsland SOUTH Gippsland’s newest citizens have hailed from across the globe.

Nineteen candidates – the most at any ceremony hosted by South Gippsland Shire Council - received Australian citizenship at Leongatha Memorial Hall last week.

They came from England, Belgium, India, the Philippines, Colombia, Mauritius and China.

Council administrator Christian Zahra spoke of his experience of receiving Australian citizenship in a less formal ceremony at the former Traralgon council offices, having been born in Malta.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien read a message from Australian Citizenship Minister David Coleman and commented, “Us Australians who were born in Australia won the lottery of life.”

The South Gippsland Brass Band performed a selection of Australian songs, including the national anthem, for the occasion.

Zhiqin Xiao of Leongatha.

Melissa and Charlie Preston of Leongatha South.

Dane Hawley of Leongatha.

Susan Braker of Nerrena.

Cornelis van Leeuwen and wife Conny van Pretchelle Ringeri, daughter Samantha and Chiranjib Mondal, Rekha Ravi and family of Leongatha.

Leeuwen of Bena. husband Joe Ringeri of Korumburra.

Angeline Tomy, Joel Tom and Sheena Tomy of Leongatha.

Ranjodh Singh and family of Leongatha.

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FIRE ACTION: PREPARATIONS BEGIN

Burn-off window narrows as fire season looms THE Country Fire Authority has high- that could be more severe than normal. Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or temperatures low. Make sure you have sufficient water on hand at all times and fully extinguish â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best way to defend your homes is to pre- emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au lighted the need to prepare properties conducting burn-offs, remain alert the burn once completed. as the state moves towards a fire season pare before the fire danger period begins in your andâ&#x20AC;&#x153;When always have resources on hand to extinguish â&#x20AC;&#x153;Escaped burn-offs or those not conducted KNOW THE FACTS

Keep your burn-off safe and legal by: â&#x20AC;˘ Checking fire restrictions with your local council and registering your burn on 1800 668 511. â&#x20AC;˘ Checking and monitoring weather conditions, particularly wind. â&#x20AC;˘ Avoiding unnecessary calls to emergency services by notifying your neighbours beforehand. â&#x20AC;˘ Leaving a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn. â&#x20AC;˘ Having sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading. â&#x20AC;˘ Never leaving a burn-off unattended. Stay for its entire duration. â&#x20AC;˘ Calling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; immediately if your burnoff gets out of control. â&#x20AC;˘ Visiting CFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more information about preparing your property and what you can and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do.

area,â&#x20AC;? CFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Warrington said. properly will result in you being liable for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;This includes cleaning up gardens, gut- the fire,â&#x20AC;? Mr Warrington said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Check the weather, winds must be light and consequences.â&#x20AC;? ters and removing flammable waste from your yards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many property owners dispose of this waste with a burn-off, but we also recommend people consider alternative methods such as mulching, chipping or taking green waste to a transfer station.â&#x20AC;?

Residents who wish to conduct burn-offs on their private properties need to follow basic rules such as checking weather conditions, monitoring the wind, following local council laws and regulations, and registering their burn-off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;False alarms take CFA crews away from real emergencies and can be very frustrating for our crews, many of whom are volunteers,â&#x20AC;? Mr Warrington said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By registering your burn-off, any reports THINK AHEAD: The Country Fire Authority wants farmers to plan to reduce the risk of of smoke or fire will be cross-checked with the burn-off register to avoid unnecessary response fires this fire season. of fire services. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a good idea to notify your neighbours that they may see smoke.â&#x20AC;?

Landowners can register their burn-off with the Emergency Services Telecommunications

CFA issues a warning to farmers cutting crops

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being fire safe on your farm should be part of DECENT rainfall in some parts of Victoria has caused CFA to issue a warning to any fire plan you have.â&#x20AC;?

Farm machinery farmers cutting crops; take care or face fire safety tips potential catastrophe.

The warning comes as damning statistics reveal that CFA responds to more than 200 harvesting related fires every year.

CFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Warrington said machinery fires can be avoided if farmers follow the correct practices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key to avoiding harvester fires is diligence; farmers need to make sure they are thoroughly cleaning their machinery and inspecting it before use,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot and dry days are a particular concern for CFA. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a high fire-risk day, our advice is to postpone work you are planning on doing in the paddock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During hot weather harvesting, grinding, welding, slashing or mowing can spark fires quite easily.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Warrington also advised against driving PROCEED WITH CAUTION: The Country Fire Authority is urging the community to vehicles and motorbikes through dry grass. check local council laws before burning off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The risk is that your car can heat up and ignite the dry grass underneath on those really hot days. This is incredibly dangerous and last season we saw cars and machinery sparking quite a few fires,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;High-risk heat days are the most concerning.

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Classic ‘California’ on a huge block T

HIS quality property has got all bas- and looks out to a nicely shaded undercover timber deck area that overlooks the large backyard. es covered.

Situated a stone’s throw from the CBD on a large flat 1167m2 block with great rear access, this property is suitable for just about any activity.

The residence consists of three large bedrooms with built-in robes and a huge purpose built study/ home office or extra living area that is situated conveniently for privacy if used for a home-based business.

Upon entering through the huge entry hall, you are instantly taken aback by a feeling of space, as all rooms are large.

Two spacious living rooms have been merged into one to create a combination lounge family/ billiard room.

These rooms feature stunning decorative high ceilings and an archway to define the two areas.

The family sized blackwood timber kitchen, complete with dishwasher, gas cooktop, electric oven and big breakfast bar, services the meals area that’s large enough for an eight seater table,

The functional bathroom has a deep spa bath plus a toilet and there is also a second shower in the laundry and second toilet off the sunroom at the rear of the house.

There is side access to a massive four bay garage with added storage and work area that is accessed through an electric roller door.

Stockdale and Leggo The property has been extensively renovated Leongatha over the years, with new 5662 5800 colourbond roofing, and has been re-stumped, painted and ducted gas heating has been installed 4 2 4 throughout.

There is nothing to spend on this impressive package. Inspection is sure to impress.

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There are two living spaces in total with a front formal lounge and open plan kitchen/dining and living area at the rear.

This opens out to a large L-shaped undercover entertaining area, big enough for all those important celebrations.

The kitchen is well fitted out with a 900mm gas stove, dishwasher and stone benchtops.

A double garage with drive-through access follows through into the backyard. There is also a handy parking space at the side of the garage, large enough for caravans or boats.

Other features include ducted gas heating, split system air-conditioning, solar hot water, 3.5kw solar system and a garden shed.

This well kept modern home is in immaculate condition and is well worth your inspection.

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

Call for falls volunteers Use of portable ladders in construction In Victoria, three workers have been fatally injured in the past year, and many other workers have been seriously injured due to falls from portable ladders.

Starting this week, WorkSafe Victoria will be conducting a targeted blitz at domestic and commercial building sites on the use of portable ladders.

What will WorkSafe inspectors be checking?

Inspectors will be checking to see if a ladder is in use and if it is the appropriate tool for the job.

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 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 The revamp comes in time for warmer weather helping preserve the natural attraction to join the and the influx of visitors to the falls. active group.

The dedicated volunteer group also recently To join, phone Kathy on 5688 1400 or check hosted their Bushcareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Day Out Open Day. out their Facebook page for more details.

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Mates love a day out THE Wonthaggi Inverloch Probus Club recently hosted the Annual Probus Friendship Day, with more than 125 Probus members from 11 clubs attending.

Members came from Yarram, Cowes and many towns in between.

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giâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mining history and adding to the theme were members representing coal miners and miniatures coal mine poppet-heads.

More than 30 door prizes were won by lucky members.

The day finished with members from the Wonthaggi Inverloch Club and the Wonthaggi Combined Club, singing the locally, ever popular tune, Part of My Heart Is In Wonthaggi, with local entertainer Jaqui Poulson and club member Les Stanbury providing the accompanying music.

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FOR the third year running, the Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week Expo is combining with Wonthaggi Primary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kidz Mini Mudda for a day filled with fun and mud.

The expo and Mini Mudda will take place on Saturday, October 19 at Wonthaggi Primary School, on Billson Street from 10am.

The expo, which is supported by Bass Coast Shire Council, will showcase early yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services from right across Bass Coast. Entry to the expo is free.

Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the expo is a great way for local families to find out about what services are on offer for young people in Bass Coast, in the one place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is looking forward to taking part in the expo and chatting to parents, children and families about early yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services in Bass Coast,â&#x20AC;? Cr Tessari said.

The Kidz Mini Mudda is Wonthaggi Primary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major fundraiser for the year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a muddy

obstacle course, around one kilometre in length and open to school aged children, up to 16 years of age.

School principal Wendy Bradley said there will be plenty of free activities for children of all ages to enjoy on the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be lots of food options, as well as fun and activities including free balloon twisting, a free photo booth and plenty of entertainment too,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mystery jars will be returning again this year, which were a huge hit with all the kids last year. You will want to get in early for these.â&#x20AC;?

This year, the Mini Mudda event will raise important funds to go towards the refurbishment of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ageing buildings.

Registrations for the Mini Mudda are $25 and are now open at www.wonthaggips.vic.edu.au. You can also register on the day.

For more information on the expo, contact council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.

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THE VIBE Native flowers grow in popularity “It’s a great opportunity for people to underWITH more than 20,000 species of nastand our flora and fauna,” Mrs Sierakowski said. tive plants in Australia, their range and The native flower enthusiast and her husband beauty is diverse.

Paul will be showcasing more than 100 species at

“The thing some people don’t understand is that Australian native gardens don’t have to be these wild bushes. They can be in flower all year round,” Jenny Sierakowski said.

Whether in flower or not, native plants have unique, attractive characteristics and encourage native birds, butterflies, bees and wildlife into your garden - as well as being hardy during drought.

To demonstrate the variety of native flowers in all their rich, earthy colours and bold, sculptural forms, The Australian Plant Society South Gippsland will hold their Native Flower Show this weekend, Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 in Leongatha.

Held at the clubrooms of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club at Leongatha Recreation Reserve, the event will display hundreds of flowers cut from local members’ gardens.

Quality native plants at reasonable prices will also be available at the show.

the event, just between the two of them.

Since moving onto their Inverloch property, the duo have planted more than 300 natives.

Banksias are Mr Sierakowski’s passion, with more than 30 species of 173 varieties planted around their home.

Mrs Sierakowski’s favourite, however, is the bell fruited mallee.

“It’s a eucalyptus plant, but this one is at eye level. I call it the ‘peek-a-boo gum’ because the gumnuts gradually open up and beautiful yellow peaks through before erupting into a bright yellow flower,” she said.

Mrs Sierakowski encouraged everyone to come to the show and speak with local growers and enthusiasts to get advice and to learn more about what Australian native plants have to offer.

Entry is $4 for adults and children are free.

To find out more about the organisation or en- FLOWER PROUD: Jenny and Paul Sierakowski will showcase more than 100 of their native Australian flowers at Leongatha’s Native Flower Show this weekend. quire for more details, visit apsvic.org.au

Spring celebrated in Koenders’ art A MAJOR art exhibition of the latest works of Di and John Koenders of Mayfield Gallery in Arawata will be held from Saturday, October 5 to Sunday, October 20.

Clients purchasing paintings also receive the benefit of buying direct from the artists, avoiding costly commissions charged by private galleries.

The recent revelation they are related to the famous Dutch Master – Vincent van Gogh – has added even more provenance to their beautiful paintings.

Di and John have produced a documentary covering the life and times of Vincent, and their connection to their famous ancestor and were thrilled to have the honour of presenting it at Cannes, France.

The documentary entitled, Vincent – the Untold Story of our Uncle, has been shown around the world. Recently they received a five-star rat-

ing from an extremely happy customer in the United States, and US TV are negotiating with their agents for rights to screen their documentary in the US. DVDs of this fascinating art film can be purchased at their gallery.

Di and John’s work is highly sought-after, and they have an extremely impressive list of famous clientele, including HRH Princess Anne (The Princess Royal) and Mr John Howard.

A visit to Mayfield Gallery lifts the soul.

The gallery’s balcony has views reaching far across the Strzelecki Ranges, and 40 feet of panoramic windows ensures an uninterrupted view for visitors.

Spring has finally arrived and “the hills are alive with the sound of birdcalls”.

The beautiful Strzelecki Ranges are a patchwork of many shades of vibrant green. This is truly one of the most beautiful times of the year.

Di and John’s studio/gallery is an intriguing place. Situated on an historic and picturesque farming property, Mayfield Gallery surrounds visitors with a welcoming ambience and charm.

Di and John are always happy to chat about their art, and offer a chilled glass of wine or cup of tea or coffee - country-style hospitality at its best.

John, of course, is well-known for his soaring gum trees and he is honoured to often be compared to the legendary Hans Heysen.

He paints in watercolour and oils, and has included some paintings of Holland, England, France and Italy in this exhibition.

This latest collection of Di’s work includes magnificent vibrant ‘portraits’ of many of our wonderful birds, from tiny blue wrens with their splendid coats of shining blue to majestic wedgetailed eagles.

Di has also painted some beautiful watercolours – nostalgic images of flowers and birds, which evoke another era.

Native animals in minute detail are also a speCREATIVE DUO: John and Di Koenders invite art lovers to their Mayfield Gallery at ciality in Di’s repertoire.

Arawata.

ART SHOW OCTOBER 5-20

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Fairbank Rd, Arawata Ph: 0428 598 262

Mayfield Gallery is located at 655 Fairbank Road, Arawata, approximately 10km north of Leongatha or Korumburra. Just follow the brown art gallery signs or phone Di or John on 0428 598 262 for directions.

The exhibition will be open daily, 11am to 5pm. www.mayfieldgallery.com.au info@mayfieldgallery.com.au

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ON THE LAND

TOORA CLEARING SALE

GOING, GOING: Neil Park, James Kyle and Mike Stevens of SEJ chase bids at the VLE Leongatha prime sale.

Tractors, Trucks, Farm Machinery & Equipment FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2019 AT 10AM A/C I & C DUBIGNON – PROPERTY SOLD 200 GRIP ROAD, TOORA

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

Alex Dixon: 0409 581 935 Jarrod Dubignon: 0447 609 466 Elders Office: 5658 1894 www.elders.com.au ID: CS000587 Elders Korumburra livestock (view photos) www.alpa.net.au/ViewClearingSales/?ClearingSaleID= 1463

Max Anthony of Leongatha South discusses the cattle prices with agent Eddie Hams of Landmark at the prime sale at VLE Leongatha.

• VLE Leongatha

Young cattle returns please vendors THERE were approximately 1000 export and 160 young cattle penned representing an increase of 150 head weekon-week.

The usual buying group was present and oper-

Alex Dixon sells pens on behalf of Elders at ating in a mostly dearer market. Quality improved VLE Leongatha’s prime cattle sale last week. with a better selection of prime cattle on offer.

3RD STAGE SPECIAL DAIRY COMPLETE SALE DISPERSAL SALE Monday 14th October commencing at 11.00 am KOONWARRA VLE

100 Well Bred 100 Dairy Cows & Heifers Selling a/c S Fallon – Property Sold 50 Freshly calved Holstein cows – all calved in last month. AI bred and in tremendous form.

Quality improved in the young cattle and prices reflected this. Grown steers and bullocks improved slightly.

A better selection of heavy grown heifers sold to strong demand. Manufacturing steers gained 8c to 13c/kg. Cows were mostly 5c to 15c/kg dearer and more on some sales. Heavy bulls sold firm.

Yearling trade steers sold from 310c to 330c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 290c and 315c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 310c and 347c/ kg. Bullocks made from 324c to 350c/kg. Heavy grown heifers showing good finish averaged 310c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 230c to 260c with the crossbred portion from 260c to 325c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 147c and 240c/kg.

Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 202c and 246c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 255c to 314c with the dairy lots from 240c to 266c/kg.

The next sale draw - October 9 and 10: 1.

SEJ, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. Elders and 5. Landmark.

Prime Sale Wednesday, October 2

BULLOCKS 12 Woodleigh Park Woodleigh Vale 768.3 350.0 12 Pettitt Pty Ltd Koorooman 646.3 347.2 4 Gillingham Pastoral Tarwin Lower 618.8 345.0 17 Nuntin Pines Stratford 642.4 344.0 13 Dean J Pearsondale 631.2 342.0 7 Harkness RJ & LM Stratford 640.0 340.0 STEERS 2 Kuch GD & JK Cobains 470.0 330.0 1 Bilney JR & JA Mirboo Nth 515.0 330.0 10 Lace DA & RM Newry 485.0 325.0 1 Harris S Outtrim 540.0 324.0 1 Barrett LW & MA Korumburra 455.0 315.0 1 Rarma Downs P/L Modella 495.0 315.0 HEIFERS 3 Kuch GD & JK Cobains 485.0 315.0 3 Landy Ag P/L Waratah 501.7 312.0 1 Vuillerman Past Co Yanakie 475.0 312.0 9 Meadowview Properties P/l Boorool 592.8 310.0 1 Hammond RD & EL Newerella 475.0 310.0 7 Faulkner A Alberton 497.9 302.6 COWS 1 Dyer M & J Nerrena 655.0 245.6 1 Curry I & G Outtrim 715.0 245.0 2 Perks R & V Korumburra 672.5 245.0 1 Surace JV & FL Korumburra 675.0 245.0 1 Baird KL & CE Glengarry West 625.0 245.0 1 Wrench D Outtrim 690.0 240.0 BULLS 1 Osullivan LM & J Foster 945.0 313.6 1 Greaves SR & MK Nerrena 990.0 298.6 1 Wallis G & J Kongwak 1,075.0 295.6 1 Wight R & Sons Woodside 1,160.0 288.6 1 Hayward JM Leongatha Sth 855.0 286.6 1 Pocklington R (Jim) Stony Creek 980.0 283.6

2,689.17 2,243.78 2,134.69 2,209.69 2,158.55 2,176.00 1,551.00 1,699.50 1,576.25 1,749.60 1,433.25 1,559.25 1,527.75 1,565.20 1,482.00 1,837.61 1,472.50 1,506.52 1,608.68 1,751.75 1,647.63 1,653.75 1,531.25 1,656.00 2,963.52 2,956.14 3,177.70 3,347.76 2,450.43 2,779.28

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BREEDERS OF QUALITY: Bill and Brian Anderson of Bundalong Holsteins at Kongwak, the breeders of the bull, Bundalong Marks Medallion.

Bundalong Marks Medallion is the first Holstein Australia Legend of the Breed.

Bull crowned a breed legend A BULL bred by a Kongwak stud has farmer who bought 200 doses last year and wants been named the first Holstein Australia to use them over a long period of time on certain cows.”

Legend of the Breed.

Born in 2005, Medallion was bought by GenetBundalong Marks Medallion was bred by Bundalong Holsteins at Kongwak and died in June, just short of his 14th birthday after siring thousands of daughters.

Medallion also became the first bull in Australia to be cremated, with his remains being shared in small wooden caskets between Genetics Australia, breeders Bundalong Holsteins run by Brian Anderson and his father Bill, and Holstein Australia.

The popular bull produced more than 500,000 straws of semen in his lifetime.

Genetics Australia’s Peter Thurn said few bulls had had the impact of Medallion.

“His ability to produce a cow that suits Australian conditions was unparalleled,” he said.

“The consistency of his daughters and their magnificent udders cannot be matched. If I had to choose one bull to exemplify our breeding program and goal, it would be Medallion.

“Very few bulls have been held in such high regard by the farming community. His breeding value contains many thousands of daughters and he still ranks amongst the breed’s best for mammary systems and farmer likeability.”

Mr Thurn said many commercial farmers were milking multiple daughters of Medallion and still have more to milk in coming years.

Brian Anderson said the family was proud to breed such a successful bull.

“He was never a star as far as breeding values go, but he produced daughters that farmers wanted,” he said.

“He’s gone over a big portion of the national population of cows and he had such a long career.

Because he lasted till nearly 14, farmers had the opportunity to use him again and again because they got what they wanted.

“People are still using him today. I know a

ics Australia in early 2006. He had the best ever ranking for udders with 119. Medallion remained a sought-after sire for his traits and consistency.

Ten years after his initial proof, he was still 110 for udders, 106 for type, 110 for body depth, 107 for chest width but only 94 for stature, rear udder height 112, rear udder width 110, milking speed 102, temperament 103 and likeability 104.

“These are the traits farmers really want,” Mr Anderson said.

“That’s what farmers are asking for, shorter animals with plenty of grunt about them.

“He had incredible longevity. When he was nearing 14, he could still match it with the young bulls as far as what farmers really want.”

At the recent Holstein Australia annual meeting, the Andersons were presented with some of Medallion’s ashes.

“When we came home from the awards night, I drove past the dairy and calf shed and stopped and thought this is where his journey started,” Mr Anderson said.

“He went off and achieved all that and now he’s done his job and come home to rest in peace.”

The Andersons have an avenue of honour of cows and Medallion’s ashes will be buried there under a headstone.

“His legacy lives on and we’ll make sure he’s not forgotten,” Mr Anderson said.

While Medallion is irreplaceable, Mr Anderson has recently sent a bull to Genetics Australia that has the potential to rival his success.

“Mexicola is potentially the best bull to leave the farm since Medallion,” he said.

“I believe he exhibits the traits farmers will want. He’s not necessarily the highest bull, but I believe he has the pedigree and right traits to rival Medallion.”

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A/C RICHARDS AND RAE, GLEN ALVIE (ALEX SCOTT) 25 Angus steer weaners, 10-12 months, by stud Woodland spring bulls, 2 x vaccine 5-1, multimin and drenched CAMPASPE FLATS, BERRY'S CREEK (ELDERS) 17 Red Angus steers, 12-14 month A/C S & B MCCONACCHIE, KARDELLA (LANDMARK) 15 Red Angus, Hereford x steers, 12-14 months, a/c the breeder, very quiet.

A/C GLEN CROMB, MAFFRA (ELDERS) 15 Angus steers, 10-12 mths A/C M & K HALL, BUDGEREE (LANDMARK) 10 Poll Hereford hfrs, 11-12 mths A/C BRITTNEE BOULDTON (ELDERS) 8 Angus steers, very quiet A/C GLENTRESS NOMINEES (ALEX SCOTT) 20 Angus/Friesian x steers, 10-12 mths 10 Angus/Friesian x heifers, 10-12 mths All bucket reared and very quiet COW & CALVES A/C ROGERS & SUMMERELL, BEGA (LANDMARK) 50 Angus/Charo x cows with caf, not rej A/C J & D COLLETT, WOLUMLA, PROPERTY SOLD (LANDMARK) 10 BB cows 5 Hereford cows 5 Angus cows All with limo & Angus caf A/C 'MAYFIELD PARK', WONTHAGGI (ELDERS) 12 x 12 Angus fries x and Hereford fries x cows with 3rd-6th Charolais calf at foot 3-4 months, depastured to “Rockwood” LBW polled Charolais bull 5.8.19 to sale day.

A/C WOMBAT HILLS ANGUS, WILD DOG VALLEY (ELDERS) 10 x 10 Angus cows and calves, 3rd calvers, Dunoon blood, with 2-3 week old Battersby blood calves at foot, not rejoined A/C M & L COLE, BENGWORDEN (SEJ) 10x10 Angus cows with char calves at foot A/C N & M ARNUP, BUFFALO (SEJ) 8 Black Baldy cows, with 3 weeks old Hereford caf A/C GLEN CROMB, MAFFRA (ELDERS) 6x 6 Angus cows A/C G&L KENNEDY, MILLINGANDI (SEJ) 25 Angus cows 3 & 4 years old, Lawson blood, preg tested in calf to Angus bulls; calving Nov & Dec, very quiet BULLS A/C 'MAYFIELD PARK', WONTHAGGI (ELDERS) 1 Charolais bull, 4 year old, “Paringa” & “Palgrove” blood, polled, LBW, very quiet.

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Work for a more inclusive community, empower people with a disability Join Interchange Gippsland's team!

Established in 1986, Interchange Gippsland is a highly regarded not for profit organisation that provides innovative and flexible support services to individuals with a disability and their families across the Gippsland region. Due to growth in service demand, Interchange Gippsland has expanded its service across Gippsland with offices in Morwell, Wonthaggi and Bairnsdale to support people with a disability and their families. We have a number of exciting career opportunities for suitably skilled and experienced professionals to join our team and deliver services in the Gippsland region.

Across Gippsland, Multiple casual positions available Positions are located across the six local government areas of Gippsland.

Community Access Workers.

We are seeking motivated Community Access Workers to join our organisation for casual weekday and weekend work. Our Community Access Workers are responsible for the supervision and hands on activities undertaken with our participants to ensure that they meet their goals and have great experiences. Cert III or IV in Disability Services, Individualised Care or similar is required along with a certificate in first aid and CPR. A position description and application details are available online at www.icg.asn.au

Oncall Duty Worker The Oncall Duty Worker position at Interchange Gippsland is responsible for enabling participants with a disability to achieve their goals, outside of normal business hours. The Oncall Duty Worker, will assess by phone the presenting urgent issue and use their innovative problem solving skills to facilitate the presenting needs. The Oncall Duty Worker role will respond to urgent afterhours needs of a participant focus, working from their own home on a weekly/fortnightly rostered basis.

Applications close 20 October 2019

Program Assistant (.8 to full-time) Morwell & Wonthaggi The Program Coordination Assistant, undertakes a range of practices including administratively supporting Program Coordinators to develop appropriate activities, camps and holidays. They will also provide support in the scheduling of services, assist in the induction of staff, students and volunteers. Program Coordination Assistants also record reporting requirements in relation to the NDIS requirements. These two position are based in Morwell & Wonthaggi.

Certificate III or IV qualifications are required for the positions of Program Assistant and Oncall Duty Worker.

University students completing Bachelor Degrees in Nursing, Community Services, Health, Education or related disciplines are welcome to apply. Applications close 20 October 2019 Further information on the Program Assistant and Oncall Duty Worker roles can be obtained by contacting Lisa Brock or Rebecca Massaro on 1300736765 or email; admin@icg.asn.au All candidates interested in being considered for these exciting roles, note that Interchange Gippsland is a 'Child Safe' organisation and successful applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive screening.

The Wonthaggi Workmen's Club is looking for a Functions Manager to coordinate and organise functions. We are looking for a candidate who provides a high level of customer service with great attention to detail with exceptional leadership skills to take our functions to the next level.

Your responsibilities will be overseeing, organising and liaising a variety of functions from inquiry to execution.

You will work directly with the General Manager regarding the recruitment of staff and be competent in the understanding of the licensing and legislative compliance requirements of a licensed hospitality venue.

This hybrid role requires a high level of administrative skills and hospitality knowledge in a licensed gaming venue.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who enjoys the hospitality industry and being hands-on across a broad range of responsibilities. A desire to grow and be involved in all processes associated with your role is essential. Also, having a positive attitude towards exceeding business goals and expectations is vital.

If the above sounds like you, and you would like more information please visit our website www.wonthaggiworkmens.com.au click on ABOUT US and click Join our team.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and email to manager@wonthaggiworkmens.com.au

GIPPSFRESH

Gippsfresh is an industry leader in growing snow peas and sugar snaps and is seeking casual employees for the following seasonal positions.

The business is seasonal with fluctuating daily volumes, therefore it is essential you are able to work flexible hours Monday to Sunday and work in varying environmental conditions.

TRANSPORT OPERATOR

Gippsfresh is seeking an experienced transport operator to join our logistics team.

Primary responsibilities include: ? Loading and transporting produce from farm locations throughout South Gippsland to the warehouse. ? Unloading and recording all produce deliveries at the warehouse. ? Ensure all workplace health and safety measures are met ? General duties as required To be successful for this role you must have: ? Current Heavy Rigid Licence ? Current Forklift Licence ? Be proficient in the use of digital devices ? Excellent communication skills, strong team culture and work ethic ? Ability to operate a tractor preferred.

FARM HAND

Gippsfresh is seeking an experienced farm hand to join our harvest team.

Primary responsibilities include: ? Assisting harvest supervisor with supervision and organisation of contract labourers. ? Recording all harvest produce and verification of weights. ? Ensure all workplace health and safety measures are met ? Operate tractors and machinery (experience preferred) ? General farm duties as required To be successful for this role you must have: ? Knowledge/experience in general harvest operations ? Current Medium Rigid Licence ? Current Forklift Licence ? Be proficient in the use of digital devices ? Excellent communication skills, strong team culture and work ethic Applications close: 21st October 2019 Please apply to hr@selectproduce.com.au or via post PO Box 206, Korumburra 3950

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Form B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is located at: 21 Wild Dog Valley Road Leongatha VIC 3953 Being CA 7C S29 Parish of Leongatha The application is for a permit to: Development and use of the land for an indoor recreation facility (Men's shed) and business identification signage located at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve The applicant for the permit is: Ad Building Design The Application Reference Number is: 2019/216 You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Applications are also available to be viewed on Councils Website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Office Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday Telephone: 5662 9200 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: s BE SENT TO THE 2ESPONSIBLE !UTHORITY IN WRITING

s INCLUDE THE REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION AND s STATE HOW THE OBJECTOR WOULD BE AFFECTED If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you of its decision.

Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made 14 days after the date of this Notice Date: 1/10/2019

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Form B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to section 52 (1) of the planning and enviroment Act 1987

The land affected by the application is located at: 24 Lower Gordon Street Korumburra, VIC 3950. Being L2 PS714074P Parish of Korumburra, Ag Lic 1510952 Parish of Korumburra.

The application is for a permit to: 27 lot subdivison.

The applicant for the permit is: Vic Air Management.

The Application Reference Number is: 2019/273 You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Applications are also available to be viewed on Councils Website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Office Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday Telephone: 5662 9200 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: s BE SENT TO THE 2ESPONSIBLE !UTHORITY IN WRITING

s INCLUDE THE REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION AND s STATE HOW THE OBJECTOR WOULD BE AFFECTED If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you of its decision.

Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made 14 days after the date of this Notice Date: 8/10/2019

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BACK THEN: Mirboo North’s railway looking west c1912.

deaths MACLEOD - Olive Mary (nee Ormerod) Died peacefully on October 3, 2019, aged 97.

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SMALLMAN - John Gilbert 03.12.1936 06.10.2019 Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital.

Much loved husband of Fay. Loved Dad of Lynne, Andrea and Tyson and partner Jenny.

Loved ‘Grumps’ to Beau, Daen, Kyah, Lochie, Olivia and Anthony.

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History in the spotlight HISTORY Week is October 13 to 20.

To celebrate, the Mirboo and District Historical Society is having an open day and evening on Wednesday, October 16 from 11am until 8pm.

See bookbinders Peter and Susan Lendon at around 1pm to give demonstrations on how old books can be repaired and how new copies are bound.

The society has an extensive collection of local history that covers the old Shire of Mirboo area.

The society’s rooms are upstairs in the Shire Hall, Ridgway, Mirboo North.

If you would like to visit our rooms but find the staircase hard to encounter, the society has a stair chair that can be used.

Book by phoning 0408 595 767.

New members are welcome.

Discover the past LEONGATHA Historical Society presents, Tracking Down the Past, to which members of the public are welcome to attend.

On Sunday, October 13, Neil Breeden will be giving a presentation on his research into the early surveyor’s tracks which allowed pioneer settlers to come into the Gippsland region.

Neil has carried out extensive research and has produced a series of maps to illustrate this research.

Tracks such as Whitelaw’s Track and McDonald’s Track will be explained.

The presentation will be held in Meeting Room One at the Leongatha Memorial Hall at 2pm. The entrance is in Michael Place. Afternoon tea will be served as part of the event.

Please contact Lyn on 0400 249 048 if you intend to come along.

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The famed personality visited The Borough Department Store and Prom Country Cheese, among other areas in the region.

It was part of an episode which encompassed the Gippsland region as a whole, with Sam Groth and Lauren Phillips visiting the Buchan Caves and also hitting some fly fishing spots.

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Rotary greets new members LEONGATHA Rotary Club has welcomed new members Lisa and Simon Wilson, pictured with club president David Panther (centre).

They were greeted by David after they recently moved to Leongatha with their two children to manage the McDonald’s restaurant in town.

Wanting to make a difference in their new community, they have joined the Rotary club which is involved with a number of projects locally, national and overseas.

For membership enquiries call 0428 625 427.

New members welcome.

UNITING EFFORTS: Members of Leongatha Rotary and Lions clubs met for the first of two joint dinner meetings recently.

Rotary leads East Timor aid effort A VILLAGE in East Timor is set to ben- levels from building and construction, to cooking, efit from a project proposed by the Leon- clothing construction, safe practices in health and hygiene. gatha Rotary and other clubs.

The other guest speaker was Camberwell The club is planning to build a community centre in the village area of Ailieu, about 50km from the capital Dili.

The project was discussed at the first of two joint club dinners enjoyed by members of Leongatha Rotary and Lions clubs recently.

Nearly 90 people attended the event, along with members of Rotary clubs of Foster, Korumburra and a large contingent from Inverloch.

Representatives from the Rotary Club of Camberwell event attended.

Guest speakers for the evening included Rotary past district governor Charlie Speirs who spoke about funding models and organising grant applications for an overseas project.

Charlie and his wife Janne literary hopped off a plane from Christchurch and drove straight to the meeting – now that’s commitment.

Committee members Andrew Debenham and Lindsay Murphy, who originally researched and established the need for the centre, outlined the case and give the audience an update on how the project was progressing.

The proposed community centre will include a kitchen for preparing food in a hygienic environment to supply an aged care settlement inside the village, as well as other vulnerable people who live in the surrounding neighbourhood.

It will have a sewing room and a store where locals will be able to buy and sell their produce and other goods.

Rainwater tanks and a septic system will be installed as well to improve the ordinary conditions there now.

The project will also provide training on many

Rotarian and RAWCS committeeperson Vijay Susarla.

RAWCS – meaning Rotary Australia World Community Service is the main avenue for funding some of the largest Rotary projects in and out of Australia.

The number of projects are numerous and all around the world, and also include looking after drought affected farmers as well as outback health and education.

Vijay also touched on a project being carried out by his club and a few other Rotary clubs in Melbourne building toilets and installing water tanks for schools in a remote section of East Timor.

It is an inspiring story and many have been installed since 2015, and are now making tangible differences to the health of school children in these villages and schools.

Club presidents Mike Touzel (Lions) and David Panther (Rotary) were pleased with the results of the first event.

“Both service clubs have much in common as members of either organisation have a desire to make a difference in their local communities as well as the world at large,” David Panther said.

“It is a great way if you are new to the area to meet like minded people and be a part of your new community.”

The next dinner to be organised by the Lions Club will be held next March.

For membership enquiries, ring Mike Touzel (Lions) 0437 177 393 or David Panther (Rotary) 0428 625 427.

Gliders’ plight to be revealed LEARN more about Mirboo North’s Greater Gliders this Thursday evening, October 10.

An extraordinary round table meeting LAST Thursday we held a special Round Table meeting, after the news about the community hub and its relocation.

It was the first time the whole group received a briefing from council CEO Bryan Sword about the new location and the reasons.

I must refresh you about the history of the community hub, just to blow out of the water some of the astonishing narratives that have been circulating about what has been happening with the hub, the railway land, the rail trail and the council.

Two years ago, community consultation occurred over the site for a community hub. The railway site was the original site chosen by the community.

It was flat, had areas for parking, great views, and there was access to our magnificent heritage railway station. Next thing we knew the Station Working Group were successful in receiving a $1.5 million grant for restoration of the station.

But as preliminary analyses were made of the site, potential traffic flow in and out was proving to be challenging, and then when council got down to the negotiations with VicTrack (who own the railway land), it transpired the longest lease they would entertain was for 18 years - not long enough for a permanent community facility.

Then State Government withdrew its promised grant of $1.5 million for the station. The administrators made a decision that we should get on with

Hear Drew Liepa from Greening Australia and Brad Blake from ProCon Pest and Wildlife Management present. ll your questions about this amazing nocturnal animal will be answered.

Historically, land clearing has fragmented Greater Glider habitat, forcing them into isolated pockets which has a detrimental effect on their populations as they move primarily by gliding between tree canopies.

THE Mirboo North community has welWithin the Strzelecki Ranges sit the fragmentcomed a report that found Victorians ed forests of Mirboo North, a critical habit for the want to preserve native forests.

Greater Gliders.

The members of the Preserve our Forests The Mirboo North forests have received a reSteering Committee said the findings of phase prieve from logging due to strong and united comone of the Future of our Forests review of forest munity opposition. management showed people wanted to save native However, VicForests has warned that a fuforests from logging. ture Timber Release Plan (forests allocated for The report, by the Department of Environment logging), could include the three logging coupes Land Water and Planning (DELWP), noted within these forests once again. common themes of importance to Victorians This has meant that Preserve our Forests conwere the protection of forests and biodiversity, tinue campaigning to ensure that permanent proconsideration of the impacts of climate change, tections are established to safeguard the Greater and a desire to connect with nature and enjoy Gliders’ scarce habitat from logging. access to recreation in forests.

Preserve our Forests will host the event.

The forests committee wants to keep forests in The evening will also feature music created the district, rather than have them logged. by local environmental singer song writer, Bill “Preserve our Forests’ own findings in the Blomeley.

Mirboo North district socio-economic survey A special public presentation will take place on logging found the majority of the over 500 at 7pm at the Baromi Centre, 38 Couper Street, respondents did not support native forest logging Mirboo North. For more information, email preserveourforestsmn@yahoo.com or phone 0408 UP HIGH: The Greater Glider inhabits for- in the district, and that our tourism industry, 319 397. ests around Mirboo North. an important driver of our economy, is highly

it. Why the old kindergarten site? The difference this time is the architects engaged for the railway site were involved. They could see potential in the kinder block, with its beautiful outlook and loads of natural light. The site is flatter than we thought and has good access from all sides.

When the Round Table executive first found out about two weeks ago, we were gobsmacked!

The kinder site? But after all the advantages were explained to us, we could see this really was an exciting option.

It would be disingenuous of me to sign off without mentioning the ongoing bruhaha over the rail trail. Hopefully I can clear this one up quickly, because the facts are unambiguously simple: The KRT believes passenger rail will return to South Gippsland – it is most definitely needed.

Unfortunately this will not be occurring in the next few decades. Since the 2017-18 budget, council has been investigating as part of its Parks and Trails Strategy the feasibility of extending the Great Southern Rail Trail back this way from Leongatha to Korumburra. No-one else has access to the track to do anything else with it. No-one.

So the KRT left the meeting feeling quite relieved and reinvigorated. And within years we will have an amazing facility of which we can all be proud.

Pee-Wee Lewis. president.

Call to save forests

SAVE OUR TREES: Bruce Evans of Mirboo North calls for the town’s forests to be kept pristine and not logged. dependent on local forests remaining intact and unlogged,” the committee’s Marg Thomas said.

“Our biodiversity studies showed a wealth of flora and fauna including the threatened Greater Glider in our scarce forests and that these forest ecosystems must be protected from logging for their future viability.”

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New faces at Grand Ridge Rail Trail Parkrun

ON the 15th anniversary of the first ever parkrun in the United Kingdom, 46 runners and walkers gathered by the picnic table for Event 23 at Mirboo North.

The sun, light breeze, and mild 9.7 degrees temperature helped put everyone into a positive frame of mind.

There was some added excitement due to it being ‘Pacer Week,’ which helps deliver encouragement and support with achieving personal fitness goals.

Pacers are volunteers who run the course at an even pace and try to finish as closely as possible to a specific target time.

They can be very helpful in learning to run at an even pace and in helping you get a personal best.

One brave volunteer pacer sported a broken wrist.

As tourists, we immediately felt welcomed and included in the event by the many people who were lucky enough to call GRRT parkrun their ‘home’.

Other tourists had travelled from near and far, with Inverloch, Churchill and Craigieburn being represented. \ Dogs, children and even an animal rescue duck called ‘Percy’ added to the atmosphere.

As tourists to the wonderful event the highlights for us were the compact gravel running track, gentle incline and beautiful natural setting, the hospitality, as demonstrated by the invitation to the local café ‘Jimmy Jambs’ for coffee afterwards and Ambulance Victoria’s education session about CPR. Well-organised Run Directir, Stacey Harriage, was also great.

Analysis of people in attendance showed that, this week, 46 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom nine were first-timers and five recorded new personal bests.

The event was made possible by 17 volunteers: Lynette McCarthy, Ellie Stubbs, Michelle Harris, Simon Harris, Alycia Marotta, Jake Marotta,

Advice on power bills WANT to save money on your power bill?

The South Gippsland Citizens’ Advice Bureau has announced a free program to assist the community in understanding how power and gas bills are created, and the significance of new consumer rules that energy retailers are obliged to follow.

A CAB volunteer with training in how to explain the multitude of terms that appear on energy bills, will be on hand each Monday afternoon over the upcoming months to get consumers a better deal, determine eligibility for rebates or concessions, find ways to pay off outstanding energy debts, and advise on ways to conserve energy in the home.

“This program will empower - to coin a phrase - consumers to make informed decisions about which retailer to choose and the difference between the many plans currently on offer,” energy mentor Leon Burgher said.

The South Gippsland Citizens’ Advice Bureau is located in the Memorial Hall complex on the corner of Bair Street and McCartin Streets, just across from the Leongatha Post Office.

Residents who wish to take advantage of this free service need to contact the CAB to make a Monday afternoon appointment, or simply arrive with a recent energy bill and some basic information about their household’s energy consumption habits.

“We are constantly being told we live in a consumer-led society, without many concrete examples of real consumer power,” Mr Burgher said.

Section One Inverloch Krohn 8.68 Leongatha 1.29, Korumburra 5.54 Leongatha North 4.55, Koonwarra and Inverloch Storm shared points.

Section Two Berrys Creek 7.65 Korumburra Green 2.50, Outtrim 6.64 Korumburra Blue 3.51, Leongatha Millman 7.66 Leongatha Barty 2.30, Baromi – Bye. Now the season has started, we hope for a good season ahead for all.

Inverloch Krohn started the season well with a convincing win against Leongatha.

Krohns have a well-experienced team.

Leongatha’s younger players will only gain from the day.

Harry Taylor-Smith will be pleased to be in the winning set. Korumburra won the match at Leongatha North.

Zara and Will Littlejohn were in the winning sets for Leongatha North.The Littlejohn name has been in the tennis news since way back.

Berrys Creek, with a few new names this season, won over Korumburra Green, a tiebreaker each way a good way to start the season.

Leongatha teams Millman and Barty played the local derby, Millman the winners.

Steve Johnson filled in for Barty and is always willing to help out.

Outtrim were overall winners by 13 games.

Best wishes to Nicole Clark on her big day next week, next time her name will have changed to de’Longville.

Nicole has been a player in the Association for many years.

ABOVE: Jodie Pincini (left) and Anita Lutz (right) enjoyed their time on a special parkrun, which marked the 15th anniversary of the pastime.

A DUCK’S DAY: Percy the duck relaxes in the care of Ellie during the weekend’s parkrun.

Ladders Section One

Dana Eaves, Charles Ellul, Prue McLeod, Stacey Harriage, Jodie Pincini, Libby Belton, Pam Pincini, Kathryn Smith, Glenn Wearne, Clair Banks and Jason Pincini.

The following people achieved personal bests: Daniel Smith, Helen Reeves, Katrina Palmer, Angela Pollanen and Karen Anton.

Nine first-timers to the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun included: Charles Ellul, Anita Lutz, Flynn Burgess-Pincini, Prue McLeod, Daisy and Jason Marotta, Jeanette White, Sue De Silva and Ally McGown.

An overall wonderful morning was had by all.

Snapper on the run

POWERFUL TIPS: CAB energy mentor Leon Burgher offers advice on how to achieve lower power bills.

Allambee Mirboo & District Tennis Association

THE snapper are biting in Westernport Bay, bringing smiles to anglers around the Waterline.

Corinella Boating and Angling Club member Gavin Kirchner fished with his father Fred out of Rhyll and caught a nice early season snapper over the AFL grand final weekend.

Gavin, like every other angler, is keen to see the new boat ramp open at Corinella.

The ramp has been improved, a floating pontoon is being installed and a retaining wall has been completed.

“A lot of nice fish are being caught around the Corinella waters but with the boat ramp closed for expansion, locals and other fishermen are having to travel to other ramps,” the club’s Murray Wannan said.

“The ramp should open mid-October and this will coincide with the approval for plans to build the Corinella Boating and Angling Club house that has started fundraising.”

Nominate an Aussie icon DO you know someone living in Bass Coast who regularly goes above and beyond, you can always rely on for help, or you admire for their contribution to the community?

If someone has instantly come to mind, nominate them for 2020 Bass Coast Australia Day Awards Citizen of the Year or Young Citizen of the Year.

Nominations are now open for the awards, which acknowledge those who make a positive contribution to our community.

Nominees for Citizen of the Year must be aged 25 years or over on January 26, 2020 and for Young Citizen of the Year must be aged 16-24 years on January 26, 2020.

Nominations close on Thursday, November 14, 2019 and the finalists and winners will be announced in the lead up to Australia Day in January 2020.

If you would like to nominate a local hero, go to www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ausday2020, or to get a printed version posted to you, contact Sam Bennett at Sam.Bennett@basscoast.vic.gov.au, or 5671 2205.

Inverloch Krohn ................................. 10 Korumburra .......................................... 7 Koonwarra......................................... 5.5 Inverloch Storm ................................ 5.5 Leongatha North .................................. 4 Leongatha............................................. 1

Section Two

Boisdale Hill-climb this Saturday MAFFRA and District Car Club will hold Round Seven of the Boisdale Hill-climb Series this Saturday afternoon and evening.

This will be the second-last race meeting for the 2019 season, and comes after the club celebrated its 50th Anniversary hill-climb held in August.

Once again, a large field of cars is expected with Kerran Pridmore, Matt Muir and club president Anthony Kovco favourites to be fastest at the event. Racing will commence at the gravel race track at 1pm, and will continue into the darkness until around 8.30pm.

As with all Boisdale race meetings, there is free entry to all spectators and a kiosk will be open throughout the event. Further information is available at www.madcc.com.au or contact Adrian Britton on 0418 561053.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club – results

Jack Sargant leads the lot.

2019: 20m prone pennant - Section B Round : 13 Oakleigh 489.024 defeated Leongatha 477.010.

99.002 Jack Sargant 98.004 Chris Sargant 97.002 Daniel Croatto 92.000 Mathew Eldridge 91.002 Robert Spratt

Ladder Glenelg A .............................................44 Northcote ..............................................44 Frankston Peninsula .............................40 Oakleigh ...............................................32 Numurkah ............................................24 Fairfield ................................................12 Sale .........................................................8 Leongatha ...............................................4

We shoot Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt on 5664 2358.

Leongatha Millman .............................. 9 Berrys Creek ........................................ 9 Outtrim ................................................. 8 Baromi............................................... 5.5 Korumburra Blue ................................. 3 Korumburra Green ............................... 2 Leongatha Barty ................................... 2

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

At Point Lonsdale

OCTOBER Time

09 WED

10 THUR

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12 SAT

13 SUN

14 MON

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height (metres)

0135 0900 1400 2038

0.46 1.34 0.74 1.22

0228 0958 1501 2150

0.54 1.29 0.77 1.18

0334 1057 1625 2304

0.61 1.27 0.76 1.19

0456 1152 1745

0.64 1.28 0.70

0011 0609 1241 1841

1.25 0.63 1.32 0.61

0107 0704 1322 1923

1.33 0.60 1.36 0.51

0154 0747 1359 2000

1.43 0.58 1.41 0.42

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..........AM 1201 - 2400..........PM

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FINE PLAYERS: Wonthaggi Ladies winners were (L-R) Shaz Patullo, B Grade and Cath- Winners at Leongatha were (L-R) Glenys Day, B Grade winner and Joc Howson, A Grade winner. erine Bolding, A Grade.

Foster THINGS are drying out a little, but the grass is growing so quickly the mowers can hardly keep up with it.

Tuesday, October 1. Dereck Summers (12) won with 37 pts. DTL were Graeme Watkins (14) 36, Ian Eddy (16) 35 and Larry Giddy (23) 34.

NTPs were Dereck Summers and Jeffrey Lyons.

Thursday, October 3. Norm Cooper (12) won with 35 pts. DTL were Dave Hutchinson (14) 33 and Dereck Summers (11) on cb. NTP was Dereck Summers.

Friday, October 4. Winner was Darren Piasente (36) with the hot score of 23 pts. DTL were Ian Griffiths (26) 21, Lloyd McKenzie (9) 20 and Chris Riddell (25) 18 on cb. NTPs were Lloyd McKenzie and Gary Clavarino.

Saturday, October 5. It was the Monthly Medal played for trophies provided by the Foster Mirror.

The medal was won by Levi Cocksedge (24) with 68 net. The A Grade winner was Graeme Watkins (14) 71.

DTL went to Tony Vanin (5) 75, Neville Thompson (11) 75, John Mathers (25) 75, John Stone (22) 76, Phil Schofield (16) 76 and D Knee (12) 76. The Scratch Score was won by Tony Vanin with 80.

NTPs were Scott Rathjen, Phil Schofield, Peter Dight, Tony Vanin and Robin Smith.

Nifty Nev Thompson won the putting with 23 putts. The 9 Hole Event was won by D Knee with 20 pts.

The Encouragement Award went to Chris Buckland with 92 net.

Ladies Event. Barb Warren (10) won with 77 net, and made it a clean sweep with both NTPs. There is an army of members who are giving their time doing great voluntary work in many areas, with much happening on course and on clubhouse maintenance and improvements, as well as the fostering of new golfers with tuition and beginners clinics.

Margaret Hills was drawn out for the $300 cash, but was not present. Thus the cash prize increases to $350 this week.

The club has introduced a range of heavily reduced subscriptions for new members, and especially for those just starting out in golf. These include first year sub for beginner golfers, $100; first year sub for golfers first joining our club, $350.

The Happy Hooker.

ers on Wednesday.

Well done to Johanna Van den Heiligenberg (21) who won A Grade with a good score of 36 pts and was also NTP on both the 1st and 13th greens.

Barb Walker (23) was runner-up with 33 pts.

Kath Welsh (31) was the winner in B Grade, with 27 pts and Sherrin Solly (27) was next with 25 pts.

Deb Wrigley (26) had a lovely score on Saturday with 74 nett and was also NTP on the 13th.

Runner-up was Lynettte McIvor (20) with 78 nett and Lee Clements was the scratch score winner with 95 gross.

Lynettte McIvor and Marg Clasby were our representatives in the Doris Chambers final at Gardiner’s Run on Friday.

They had a good day and great score of 38 pts but unfortunately that wasn’t near the winners.

Well done to all the other teams from our association who competed in this Golf Vic event.

Congratulations to our South Gippsland Country Team squad members who had a number of wins and some close matches. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their three days and the wonderful experiences and challenges that came about.

Thank you to Elly Berryman for the fantastic updates provided for those unable to attend.

At this stage there are still some spots for the 48ers event on Cup Day. If you are interested in attending please phone Chris on 0409 722 204 for further enquires.

Leongatha

On Saturday a big field of 98 golfers contested the first round of three to decide the club champions for 2019, as well AS the Monthly Medal and the final round of the Owen McMicking Plate.

The Monthly Medal and C Grade were taken out by Garry Power who produced the round of the week with a nett 68.

A Grade was won by Marcus Luscombe with nett 72, B Grade was taken out by Grant McRitchie with nett 74 in a countback and Bryan Roylance took the D Grade honours with nett 72 also in a countback.

Nearest the pins were Chris Indian on the 14th hole and Peter Waters on the 16th.

It was also the 8th and final round of the Owen McMicking Plate where the best five scores from the eight Medal Days from March to October count.

This event rewards the player who has consistently performed best when the course is at its toughest.

Congratulations to Chris Leaver on a fine win with a string of excellent scores.

The club championships are wide open in all At last there was warm weather to greet the golf- grades with Chris Leaver and Michael Thomas leading the prestigious club championship scratch event, both on 79.

Tuesday last week was a Gentsomes Competition with the combination of Wayne Keen, Brian Fennessy, Rod Hopcraft and Geoff Tyson taking the honours with 94 points, in a countback from FREE beginners clinic runners-up Michael Oliver, Dean Kellett, Ian Barat Foster Golf Club low and Hans Hoefler.

Nearest the pins were Brian Fennessy on the Every Tuesday, 10am-11am 14th and Colin Bear on the 16th.

On Thursday, October 4, 80 golfers contested Come along and have a go a stableford event with Brad Hines having a great All clubs, balls etc are provided day, scoring 38 points to win the overall as well as being nearest the pin on the 14th hole, which won him a sleeve of balls as well as a brand new driver for being inside one metre.

A Grade was taken out by Ross McRobert with 35 points, Bruce Christison won B Grade with 36 points and Nick Lafferty Snr had a win in C Grade with 32 points. Wendy Parker was the other Nearest the Pin on the 16th hole.

Sunday 9 hole golf results.

The first round of the summer 9 hole teams was played on Sunday. A good field of 49 players in nine teams competed.

Any enquiries call Caleb Barlow 5682 2272 We welcomed a new team and some new play-

ers to the competition.

Best Gross Ladies – Trish Owen 47. Best Gross Men - Chris Lever 38. Best Nett Ladies Bronwyn Debenham 53 – 19.5 – 33.5.

Best Nett Men - Doug Clemann 39 – 7 – 32.

NTP Bert Borg.

The contest was fiercely contested as there were only four stokes separating the first four teams. 1. Rule 25A, 141.5, 2. 7UP, 142.5, 3. Kitty, 144.5, 4. Divots,145.5.

The next round will be played on Sunday, November 3. New players will be welcome.

for the lovely prizes.

There were lots of laughs, especially when two avid Collingwood supporters got attacked from our resident magpie on the 5th.

Their attempted head dress to deter them actually worked, I think? The resulting photo was hilarious.

Winner of least putts: Veronica Park, 31, Monthly Medal and winner for the day, Veronica Park 77 nettt (18), runner-up, Faye Le Page 85 nettt (20), DLB, Heather Poletti.

Nancye Hammet.

Leongatha Ladies

Wonthaggi Ladies

In pleasant conditions Jocelyn Howson led the field in A Grade and Glenys Day won B Grade.

Joc scored 31 stableford pts c/b (24 hcp) and Glenys scored 28 pts (35 hcp).

DTL ball went to Ashleigh Hutton and Maxine Eabry 31pts, Wendy Parker 30 pts, Marea Maher 28 pts, Lianne Adamson, Lynda Bassett and Jan Brownlie, all on 26 pts.

Nearest the pin on the 16th was Marg Griffiths.

The nine hole stableford competition was won

by Jennifer Fraser (41) 16pts and DTL Wendy Brown 15pts.

On Saturday, 11 women competed in the stableford competition.

Wendy Parker won the day with (16) 29 pts.

DTL balls went to Ashleigh Hutton 28 pts, Marea Maher 27 pts and Anna de Bondt 26 pts.

Debbie Miller was closest to the pin on the l6th.

On Friday a successful coffee morning was held to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Congratulations must go to the events committee for the wonderful raffles, pink themed food and wine, all contributing to the friendly atmosphere and enjoyment of the large crowd, and the raising of more than $1000. Brilliant work.

This week our club championships begin.

Good hitting to all participants over the three weeks of competition.

We had a sunny hot day which necessitated the sun screen before the round.

Dare we say we even got a little bit of run today which our B Grade winner Shaz Patullo (35) 34 points, took full advantage to have the best score on the day.

A Grade was won by Catherine Bolding (21) 31 points.

With the DSR calculated at 75, it shows while the day was great.

The course is still heavy for the ladies. Bring on lots of these fine days.

The only NTP collected was the pro pin, 8th Annie Tschiderer.

BDL: J Beaumont 29, M Johnson 29, D Van Veenendaal 27, A Tschiderer 27, I Walsh 26, P Hanley 26.

Korumburra Ladies

Why not try golf?

or Alayne McKenzie on 0439 860 966

Woorayl October 5. Thirty-four players enjoyed great spring weather while competing for the fantastic prizes, thanks to our sponsors The Shed.

We thank this group of gentlemen for their annual sponsorship.

The golf course is in wonderful condition thanks to Greg and his team of course volunteers.

Scores for our September Monthly Medal did not reflect the weather conditions but did indicate the tough course setting.

The boss of The Shed carded the score of the day in B grade with a 72 nett taking out yet another Monthly Medal and one month of free refreshments.

Thanks to all of the non frugal members.

A Grade winner with 74 nett R Gourlay and C Grade R Beilby with 73 nett. Congratulations to the above major winners.

Balls down the line went to W Turner and G Price 75 nett, B Collier 77 nett and on 78 nett and multiple count backs were C Gourlay, T Williams and R Goodwin.

With a rare ‘double’ nearest the pin winner M Grist. Well done Mick, two great shots.

Least putts for the day went to our Naga winner J Newton with 27 putts in his 94 nett. Well done James.

Raffle was won by the Hickey Syndicate.

Congratulations to our ball lotto winners C Hall, I McLennan, G Fennell and A Turner. Well deserved gents.

Next week we have a par event sponsored by Gendore. See you all there.

Woorayl Ladies

Ladies winners at Meeniyan Golf Club were Wednesday, October 2.

(L-R) Faye LePage and Veronica Park.

Meeniyan A beautiful spring day, with the course drying up and a great day for golf.

Country teams kept some of our ladies from playing and school holiday kept the nans at home catching up with the grandkids, but for all others we had a great day on the course.

Thanks to Sue Hoskin, our sponsor for the day,

What a beautiful day on Wednesday. The sun was shining and in fact it got so warm, we were all worn out by the end of 18 holes.

It was Monthly Medal and 17 ladies thought they’d try for the honour of their name being put on our Monthly Medallist board. There can only be one winner however and this month it was Pauline Lancaster (21) 69 nett.

B Grade winner was Linda Forrester (44) with 74 nett.

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LOCAL DERBY: The Bunurong Shield - In- South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group winners were (L-R) David Smith (S), Bev 2019-2020 season mixed pairs champions verloch vs Wonthaggi Challenge - is proudly Elliott (3), Gillian Harper (2) and Reg Excell (L). at Tarwin Lower were Peter Tainton and Pat accepted by Inverloch president Ron Burge O’Donohue.

(R) from Trevor Teer, Wonthaggi president.

Buffalo Indoor

mine an overall winner.

Just falling short, and taking out the runners-up slot was the team of John French (skip), Kevin Absolom (visiting from South Australia), Gavin Blew and Allan McLean, scoring three wins, 47 points and 13 shots up.

The winners, also with three wins and 47 points, but with 30 shots up were the team of John Thornton (skip), Arthur Moule, Harry Dunn and Jeff Curwood.

On the pennant side, last Saturday, October 5, Inverloch visited Wonthaggi for the final practice match and also to contest the Bunurong Shield which is an annual pre-pennant season competition between the Inverloch and Wonthaggi Saturday Pennant teams and which was held by Wonthaggi.

The day was warm with a fluky easterly breeze which tried hard to push away the change that was approaching from the west.

Both sides played the match, which was over 21 ends, with the fierce competition that befits two towns located within the area occupied by the Bunurong people of the Kulin nation.

On this occasion, Inverloch was the overall winner of the contest (by 25 shots) and it was with dignity that the Bunurong Shield was handed over to the Inverloch Bowling Club president Ron Burge by Trevor Teer, Wonthaggi Bowling Club president.

The winning rinks were skipped by Ron Burge, Mick Coram, Carol Hughes, Trevor Scott, Kevin Beecroft and Bob Davis.

By the time most of you read this column, the Midweek Pennant teams would have played their final practice match, so let the 2019-20 season commence.

Don’t forget the pie night being held at the club on Wednesday evening, October 9, commencing at 6pm.

Whilst on the subject of pennant, don’t forget to check out the club’s progress throughout the season by clicking on the ‘Pennant Results’ button on the club’s web page.

Friday evening, October 4, saw the latest club membership draw and for the first time in six weeks, we have a jackpot as Rob Dowling wasn’t present in the clubhouse when his membership number was randomly drawn.

The jackpot at the next draw, scheduled for Friday evening, October 18, will now by $70. The major $50 envelope in ‘Jack and Elaine’s Lucky Envelopes’ went to Carol Hughes with the wine was taken out by Marg Griffin.

Congratulations to all the winners, and, as always, no bookings are required, just turn up and enjoy the fun.

Friday evening, October 11 is the next scheduled club evening roast dinner. Bookings are essential as there is a limit of 80 in place, so contact the club on 5674 1655 or register your name on the registration board at the entrance to the clubhouse.

The night will feature, as usual, a two course ners with Errol McDonald and Laura Barker as runroast, Jack’s Mailbag as well as the largest spinning ners-up. Congratulations to all who participated.

Wednesday, October 2. wheel in town.

The club would like to thank the Wonthaggi Workman’s Club for sponsoring our event.

At Buffalo this week, Joyce and Joe Occhipinti brought their grandchildren Chelsea, William and Upcoming events: Matthew along to enjoy a night of bowling.

The ‘Melbourne Cup’ at Tarwin Lower Bowls Last Wednesday, September 2, 38 players made Four teams were selected and three games of themselves available for social bowls with the Club from noon on Cup Day, Tuesday, November eight ends played. weather being conducive to good bowling and a en- 5.

In the first game, Donah Suckling, Joyce OcchiCome along and join in the sweeps and our fashjoyable time was had by all. pinti and William only won three ends but managed ion on the field parade with prizes for best dressed The Fidler couple would not be debating over a one-shot win over Peter Tiziani, Joe Occhipinti and who cooks the evening meal as they both featured lady, best hat and best dressed couple. All welcome.

Matthew, 7-6.

For individual or group bookings phone Mary in the prize money.

Carolyn Benson, joy Dyson and Chelsea won The winners of the event were Karen Fidler, John Massier, 0419 600 263 or Pat O’Donohue, 0408 581 five ends in their game, beating Tom Heldens and White and Wayne Walker. The runners-up team was 573.

Gary Stirling 10-4.

Barefoot Bowls will start on Tuesday, NovemBruce Fidler and Liz Beale.

In the second game, Peter, Joe and Matthew On Saturday, September 5, Leongatha BC hosted ber 12 at 6pm. Contact either Alan Marshall on 0429 bowled well and beat Carolyn, Joy and Chelsea, Korumburra BC for a practice game played under 458 977 or Jamie O’Donohue on 0412 749 468 for 10-5. further details.

Saturday Pennant conditions.

Another close game with Toni and Gary having a South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Results Leongatha was successful over all divisions win, just beating Danah, Joyce and William, 11-6.

Winners were Davis Smith (s), Bev Elliott, Gilplayed and hopefully the results are a forerunner to Toni and Gary then beat Peter, Joe and Matthew the future competition which commences in earnest lian Harper and Reg Excell.

7-5.

Runners-up were Bob Glogoski (s), Michael next Saturday.

The night’s winners were Carolyn, Joy, Chelsea, Last Friday evening the club staged a successful Dady, Pauline McWilliams and Peter Thorley.

12 ends and six shots.

One game winners were: Dennis Talbot (s), Kitty Club night with 70 people in attendance.

Second were Toni and Gary, 12 ends three shots.

Lindsey Russell, Graeme McLeish and Jim Nunan.

Third were Peter, Joe and Matthew, 16 ends.

Thursday, October 3 midweek bowls was played Fourth were Danah, Joyce and William, nine at Corinella with 37 bowlers.

Thursday, October 3 was the second our monthly ends.

We also had new players join and enjoy their day triples which was played in trying conditions.

Social bowls is on Wednesdays, 7.30pm at Bufwith us. The weather was warm in the morning with Sponsors for the day were Keith and Pat a breeze in the afternoon making everyone run for falo Hall.

Pocklington.

All welcome. jumpers after the warm morning.

With three teams having three wins and a draw, The green was a little tricky to read but after a bad luck to Seb, Dino and Lucy (Toora). Runners– while we got the hang of it and some good scores up were Ian Rogers, were recorded.

Fish Creek Bowls Club launched the 2019-2020 David Legg and Mark Rigaldi of Toora, with the As usual a great day was had by our members season with a dinner on Friday, October 5. top scorers Phil Stimson, Kevin Queale and Maurie and lots of laughter we even had some members President Ray Barham welcomed everyone and Briscoe of Mirboo North. advised of upcoming fixtures for the season. commit the cardinal sin of bowling a wrong bias.

Best last game went to Ray Lecher, Ian Griffith As usual there was an abundance of food and a They paid dearly with a $1 donation to the Royal and Don Lawson (Toora). great time was had by all.

Children’s Hospital fund.

Friday was Ladies Invitation Day with a full field Fish Creek will be hosting the South Gippsland Thank you to Helen who came to Corinella to of 16 teams. Yinnar, Yarram and Moe came from Bowls Division over 60s ladies pairs competition on provide us with her famous salad rolls and salad outside our division.

Wednesdays October 9 and 16.

Conditions were in complete contrast to Thurs- plates which we much enjoyed.

Fish Creek members wish all visiting players’ Thank you to Ed and Margaret Hoy for their serday with cold winds and a brief shower. good weather and a great day. vice in the bar and kitchen. Next week midweek will Sponsors for the day were Handley Funeral SerSaturday Pennant starts this Saturday, October be played at Tarwin Lower. vice Leongatha.

12 with divisions one and five both playing away at This club is a great club to experience With lots Playing two games of 14 ends, there were five Korumburra and Inverloch respectively. winners. Bad luck to Inverloch, Toora and Tarwin of home baked goodies for the free raffle table.

Tuesday Pennant will begin next Tuesday, OcTo register or for more information please conLower. tober 15 with Fish Creek playing Port Welshpool at tact Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974.

Runners-up were Liz Beale, Marj Pearson, Fay Fish Creek.

Everyone welcome new and experienced bowlTurner and Trish McCormack (Leongatha) with Players selected for all the teams will be advised ers, you won’t be disappointed you will have a Marg Briscoe, of their participation shortly.

Anne Plowman, Barb Jones and Dot Stein (Mir- great day of bowling and friendship. See you on the green. boo North) the winners.

Thanks to the catering team led by Larraine GodThursday mufti social bowling was held at Inverloch kin for a wonderful lunch and to Barb Scott for the on Thursday, October 3 where 34 bowlers contested raffle donation On Wednesday, we held our turkey triples. The day a fours event over three games each of eight ends. which was won by Pam Winthrup. was an outstanding day with a full field of bowlers The day produced only two teams that managed Special mention to the renovation team of Jeff, from all local clubs taking part. to win all three games. Again, the abacus needed to Bruce, Ray and Dale who completed the toilet upLooking around there were quite a few red faces be dusted off so the match committee could detergrade earlier in the week. as a result of the heat and a couple of cold drinks Saturday was our annual Memorial Day. We solved that problem. played two games of 12 ends. Winners were Leonie The winners were Graeme Cornell, Phill Major Hanks, Chris Kelly and Bob Graeme with runners- and Kev Wagner from Phillip Island on count back up Bruce Lelliott and Doug Kuhne. from Mike Bowman Chas Buccilli, plus Graham Saturday, October 12 sees the start of pennant Jackson from Inverloch and Wonthaggi. with division three home to Wonthaggi and fours Thursday saw 30 bowlers take part in a mixed home to Corinella. event with the winners being Kev Wintrup, Sheila Roll up at 12.40pm.

Ormerod with the skip being Dawn Jenson.

Tuesday mid-week begins on October 15 with The runner-up team was Pam Russell, Frank and division two away to near neighbours Mirboo North. Lyn Tagell with Lyn being the skip.

Roll–up 9.40am.

Just a word on Thursday bowls, it is a good comp Good luck to all teams. Upshot 2. so give it a go.

Don’t forget the Friday night dinner on October 18. Sheets are in the clubhouse for the dinner plus Twenty-eight members took to the Tarwin Lower match days.

Saturday saw a great day with a full house at the green on Saturday to compete in the annual club’s club to do battle for the Bunurong Shield, with InMixed Pairs Championships.

It was a fabulous day of bowls organised by Er- verloch taking the prize for the next season.

South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group runners-up were (L-R) Michael Dady (3), rol McDonald and the men’s match committee.

Next week, pennant starts. Good luck and good Peter Thorley (L), Pauline McWilliams (2) and Bob Glogoski (S).

Peter Tainton and Pat O’Donohue were the win- bowling.

Fish Creek

Inverloch

Leongatha

Meeniyan

Wonthaggi

Tarwin Lower

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Leongatha Knights presentations LEONGATHA Knights FC hosted its 2019 senior presentation evening at the Daker Centre on October 4.

With more than 90 attendees, it was a great celebration of another successful season.

Highlights included recognition of outgoing secretary and canteen manager Mandy Bongers, Sam Bainbridge’s selection for the Australian National Deaf Team and celebrations for the U16 Girls League champion team.

Leongatha Knights FC hosted their junior presentation evening at their clubrooms on October 5.

The annual parents vs kids match saw many iconic moments.

The evening also saw Andrea Clifford awarded the club best person award - the Don Morris Award, for her outstanding contribution to the club in her role as uniforms coordinator and vice president.

Fergus Warren came away with the senior Best and Fairest award, while Kiera Lee/Morrison won women’s best.

More awards recipients next week.

Reserves winners, from left, Thomas Murdoch (Coach’s Award), RU B&F Jake Thomas, B&F Wade Bashaw and coach Glenn Bainbridge.

KICKING GOALS: President Glenn Bainbridge with Don Morris Best Clubperson’s award recipient Andrea Clifford.

Coach’s award winner Bethany Milkins, coach Michael Phillips and RU B&F Jasmine Garry (absent B&F winner Kiera Lee Morrison).

Under 16s girls recipients, from left, B&F Melisse Bath, Coach Audrey Kottek, RU B&F Evie Bath and Coach’s award recipient Sarah Doolan.

U8s legends with coach Sam Bainbridge.

Coach’s Award Jack Bainbridge, Coach Glenn Bainbridge, RU B&F PJ U10s champions with coach Mike Munday.

O’Meara, B&F Fergus Warren and RU B&F John Stephens

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Local ride gets more women cycling THE Bass Coast Cycle Challenge on No- with intermediate or recreational riders.

According to 2019 entrant Dnai Erbs, the revember 9 in Inverloch is one of the most laxed friendly nature of the community-run event spectacular cycling routes in Victoria. is also a critical factor in helping women riders

It has fast become a favourite for riders of all ages and abilities and in 2019 is seeing more women riders enter than ever before.

Currently over half of the entrants in the 40km and 53km rides are female, up from just 24 percent in 2018, and they range in age from teenagers to riders in their 70s.

Organisers say there are several key reasons for this shift.

“These stats reaffirm that the BCCC is the perfect event whether you are an experienced cyclist, or just getting on your bike. Our four routes are attractive to all riders, with big, hilly challenges or flatter routes to just dip your toes in the water,” event director Gavin Slavin said.

At the more challenging end there are the 121km and 85km routes, which both include Mt Misery.

Then the 53km and 40km rides are popular

build the confidence they need to get on the bike over these distances.

“The BCCC, with different events on the day, there’s something for everyone- a social roll, a bigger, hillier challenge, it’s all there. An event like the BCCC allows you to take your next challenge in a fully supported environment,” she said.

“With encouragement from other riders, volunteers and the occasional smiling kid with a sign on the side of the road, you’ll be amazed at what you can actually achieve and you won’t forget that feeling when you cross the line at the end.”

As it is a charity event, proceeds from the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge fund the education of local young drivers, passengers and cyclists, making our roads a safer place for all.

Enter the 2019 event now at www.basscoastcyclechallenge.com

A RIDE FOR ALL: The BCCC is open for riders of all ages and abilities and is seeing a consistent growth of female participation, with half of the entrants in the 40km and 53km rides being women.

Cyclists have thoroughly enjoyed the Bass The relaxed and community-oriented nature of the event has been a huge drawcard, with Coast Cycle Challenge through recent years, and November’s is set to be the biggest yet. more riders feeling comfortable as they enjoy travelling the distances each year.

Spring race series continues Armadeep Punnit and Geoff Thomson made THE Leongatha Cycling Club conducted which had been blowing from the east swung the break and rode strongly to the finish where a round of the Gippsland Cycling spring round to the west.

It also meant the riders had to battle the wind Armadeep scored the win from Geoff. race series on Sunday morning using the on the climb.

John Taylor rode home for third ahead of Rod Nerrena-Mardan circuit.

The run back to Leongatha eventually saw Cheyne.

Weather conditions were warm and a strong wind was blowing so it was worthwhile to be able to ride in a bunch and take some shelter from the wind.

The field was split into an A Grade field of nine riders and a B Grade field of four riders.

The A Grade riders were still eight strong when the bunch reached the bottom of the hill just prior to the Tarwin River near Dumbalk, where they turned left and headed up the climb to Mardan.

It was also about this time when the wind

Leigh Stott and Jim Timmer-Arends (Latrobe Valley) break away and race to the finish around two minutes clear of the chasers.

Leigh took the win from Jim in a time of 1hr7min 21 sec.

The dash to the line saw Peter McDonald (Warragul) grab third ahead of Graeme Parker (Warragul), and Tony Smith and Brett Franklin.

In the B Grade bunch ait was a similar scene, with the entire field together for the start of the climb.

The Leongatha club has another race to run on October 26 at Poowong as part of the spring series.

However, on Wednesday, October 16, at 6pm, the club will hold the first training night for the track season.

This is a ‘come and try’ session for anyone The cycle challenge boasts four routes, which keen to give the track a try. are attractive to all riders. These range from A second night will be held on Wednesday, hilly routes to flatter routes.

October 23.

The club has bikes available for riders to try out.

A day for PBs at Koonwarra LAST weekend was ‘Seniors Take Over Koonwarra, 13 at various other events, as well as bright outfits organised and join in the birthday celebrations.

Parkrun’, and what a great job they did. volunteering twice.

We were very fortunate at Koonwarra parkrun to also have a large number of seniors running or walking the 5km, so well done to you all.

Also happy 75th birthday to Peter Rose.

Spring was certainly in the air, especially with the warnings of “eyes down for snakes” and “heads up for magpies.”

A total of 121 people took to the beautiful rail trail today, including eight first-timers together with another six parkrunners completing the Koonwarra trail for the first time.

We also welcomed tourists Ray, Kim, Chloe and their dog from Hastings parkrun.

Congratulations to Laura McIlwaine, who completed her 50th parkrun today and also ran a new PB. Laura has now completed 37 parkruns at

The perfect conditions produced 22 new PBs. Well done to Michelle, Sarah, Kate, Simon, Ashley, Clint, Bess, Matt, Linda, Chris, Lachie, Laura, Carla, Emily, Harley, Susan, Marnie, Joy, Marilyn, Jaxon, Nicole and Cheryl.

This weekend marks the 15-year anniversary of parkrun, with the first ever parkrun held at Bushy Park in London on October 2, 2004.

What a huge event this must be, as each week they require over 60 volunteers.

Many thanks to our volunteers - Rosemary, Ebony, Caitlin, Nathan, Robert, Jenny, Jethro, Kathy, Trish and Allyson.

A reminder that October 19 is ‘Juniors Take Over parkrun’ and November 2 we will celebrate ON WATCH: Tailwalkers Jenny Kerville our second birthday at Koonwarra. and Robert Robinson hang back during ‘SeThis day will have a ‘fluro’ theme, so get your niors Take Over Parkrun.’

Ride the magical Bass Coast at the friendly cycling event

FOUR RIDE CHOICES 121km, 85km (includes Mt Misery climb) 53km, 40km (for recreational to intermediate riders) Proceeds fund the in-school education of young drivers, passengers and cyclists, making our roads a safer place for all.

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Wonthaggi Power award their best THE Wonthaggi Power FNC held its Best and Fairest presentations recently, with Aiden Lindsay and Annabelle Williams the senior winners on the night.

A Grade netball coach Fiona Cengia also won the community coaching award for 10 years of service.

It was Lindsay’s sixth consecutive Best and Fairest, a remarkable achievement.

The Wonthaggi stalwart had another strong year, helping to lead his side to a winning streak at the tail-end of the season.

Williams’ year was of a high quality as well, the Power star holding firm for her A Grade netball side throughout a challenging season.

Awards also went to reserves football players, B Grade netball, C Grade netball and there were multiple individual awards throughout the night for achievements away from the field or court.

Football Club Person of the Year, won by Vanessa Schulz, and Netball Club Person of the Year, Vanessa Schulz was the winner of the Foot- Sophie Bolam (left) won the netball rising won by Brigette Tack, were the most notable of ball Club Person of the Year award, resulting star award, presented by A Grade coach Fiofrom her continued dedication to the club. na Cengia (right). these.

Brigette Tack received the Netball Club Person of the Year award at the Power’s presentation, reward for her efforts throughout the season on and off the court.

(L-R) Reserves coach Tom Wells with players Kurt Brown (most determined), Logan West (joint runner-up Best and Fairest) and Chris McLean (joint runner-up Best and Fairest).

(L-R) C Grade coach Elise De Santis with her award winners Macie Gilmour (captain’s Absent: Matt Ware (Best and Fairest) and Koby Brann (joint runner-up Best and Fairest). award), Zoe Lowe (Best and Fairest) and Whitney Anderson (runner-up Best and Fairest).

(L-R) Emma Sorensen joined A Grade netballers Olivia Gilmour (most improved), Anna- (L-R) Ava Scapin (most consistent), Carley Gilliland, Kiani Liddle (Best and Fairest) and belle Williams (Best and Fairest), Chloe Cenglia (best team player) and coach Fiona Cengia Lily Sharlpes (runner-up Best and Fairest) represented the best of B Grade netball at Wonthaggi’s presentations. as they celebrated their awards.

Absent: Ellie Bates (runner-up Best and Fairest).

South Gippsland Bridge Club Sally and Brian Hoskins dominated.

Friday, October 4 at Inverloch - pairs

North/South First, with the stunning score of 58.20 were Beth Banks and Moya Crowley, a great result given they are a new team.

Second, with an excellent 56.35 were Jean Barbour and Shirley Stewart.

Third, with another great score, were Dina Drury and Jack Kuiper with 55.29 percent and fourth, with 51.59, were Alan Johnston and Clive Hope.

East/West First, with the premier score of the day, were Deb Anglim and Richard Moss with 63.10.

Second, with a super 58.63, were Doug McIntosh and John Sutton.

Third, with 55.36, were the always steady pair of Faye Rowlands and Pat West, and fourth, with 52.98 percent, were Hannah Martin and Marg Munro.

Tuesday, October 1 at Inverloch - pairs First, with an outstanding 64.58, were John Sutton and Alan Johnston.

Second, with a fine 53.12, were Dina Drury and Jack Kuiper and third, with 50 percent, were Hannah Martin and Marg Munro, making another mark on the scoreboard.

Monday, September 30 at Meeniyan - pairs First, with a brilliant 66.07 and the score of the week, were Sally and Brian Hoskins.

Second, with 65.48 and another great score, were Dina Drury and Richard Moss.

Third, with 50.06, were Katherine Smith and David Baggallay.

The club’s annual congress will be held at the grandstand function centre at the football club on November 9 and 10.

Entries are open and entries will be taken on bridge unlimited.

Please check the club website for coming events, as visitors are always welcome.

We look forward to seeing you.

SIX OF THE BEST: (Back, L-R) Jordan Staley (most courageous), Darcy Tiziani (captain’s award), Ben Eddy (runner-up Best and Fairest), Daniel Hawking (assistant coach), Aiden Lindsay (Best and Fairest) and front Josh Shulz (rising star) capped off the senior football season at the presentations with awards. This was Lindsay’s sixth Best and Fairest in a row.

Absent: Josh Bates (most improved).

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Sea Eagles acknowledge season standouts NVERLOCH-Kongwak Football Netball Club recently held its season awards, with Renee Pilkington and Brendan Iezzi taking out the senior honours.

Pilkington again backed up a sensational season around the court for A Grade, in which she also won the West Gippsland League’s Best and Fairest, clearly an outstanding player for the club.

Iezzi was strong for the senior Sea Eagles during their 2019 run into finals, attacking the footy hard and having a consistent impact.

B Grade and C Grade netballers, as well as the reserves football team, were also rewarded for BEST OF THE BUNCH: (L-R) A Grade netball’s Lanni Pryor (runner-up Best and Fairtheir seasons throughout the night. est), Marni Purvis (assistant coach), Kelly Boyd (coach’s award), Sue Hawkins (coach) and Ay from the field of play, Dave Teakle and Renee Pilkington (Best and Fairest) celebrated the 2019 season in style.

Barb Miller received life memberships, with Dave also winning Best Club Person.

LEFT: Dave Teakle and Barb Miller were awarded life memberships by the club. Dave also won Best Club Person for his hard work through the year.

(L-R) Tom McQualter (coach), Lachlan Scott (coach’s award), Brendan Iezzi (Best and Fairest), Toby Mahoney (most consistent) and Oscar Toussaint (runner-up Best and Fairest) represented the best of the senior footy side at the club’s presentations.

Absent: Jarvis Pryor (Steve Fisher culture award).

(L-R) C Grade netball stars Amy Vant Hof (joint Best and Fairest), Rozzie Wyatt (coach’s award), Maddie Watt (runners-up Best and Fairest) and Alli Hayes (joint Best and Fairest) were the team’s best through the year.

Leongatha Little Aths begins another season PERFECT conditions greeted 114 athletes when they kicked off the 2019/2020 season for Leongatha Little Athletics.

This was a great turn out with expected low numbers due to the school holidays.

32 new athletes came and tried out Little Athletics for the first time with positive feedback.

The club runs an optional ten-week program called ‘On Track’ for beginner athletes in the U6 and U7 age groups.

The program teaches the fundamental basic motor skills required for athletics and is beneficial in any chosen sport.

The first meet saw 25 eager U6 athletes participate in the ‘On Track’ session.

The first meet also saw two centre records broken.

Reuben Gammon set a new record in the U13 boys 200-metre hurdles with a time of 33.74 seconds.

The previous time of 33.82 seconds was set in February 2019 by James Heneghan.

Georgia Burns broke Alana Green’s long-standing record in the U16 girls shot-put.

Georgia’s throw of 9.39 metres comfortably beat Alana’s record of 8.82 metres, which was set in October 2007.

Leongatha Little Athletics welcomes new members all season, with new athletes able to TOUGH COMPETITION: U11 athlete come and try for two weeks.

Mia Yates competing in discus. Many kids Head to www.lavic.com.au to register without competed in multiple athletic sports, enjoypaying.

ing the competition during the session.

(L-R) Harry McInnes (Best and Fairest) and Barry Withers (captain) received reward for their efforts in the reserves football team in 2019. Absent: James Ogden (runner-up Best and Fairest), Travis Bergmeier (most consistent) and Lachie Johnston (most courageous).

(L-R) B Grade netballers Kaz Deppeler (runner-up Best and Fairest), Jess Pupetti (Best and Fairest) and Bec Hawking (coach’s award) celebrated their awards after a strong season.

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Surf’s up for Sage Daniel Renfrey PHILLIP Island’s Sage Goldsbury will head to the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship for the second time in as many years later this month.

The 15-year-old will tackle the surf at Huntington Beach, California, from October 26 to November 3.

“I’m very excited, it’s my second year going and I’m really keen to have a second chance at it,” Sage said.

“I’m obviously a bit nervous too because I’m going against tough competition but that’s also really exciting.”

Sage has been in stunning form through the year, with a Victorian U18 girls title to her name already in 2019.

Her steady rise to the top comes as no surprise, with the young gun having surfed for 12 of her 15 years.

To prepare for the championships, Sage has been hitting the surf daily.

“I’ve been surfing basically every day, and I also trained with the Australian team recently,” she said.

“It was fun meeting everyone. I knew most of them, but it was really good, and we did heat practices which was helpful.”

“It’s just about surfing every day and training in and out of the water.”

The championships will feature the best junior surfers the world has to offer, which may daunt some.

Sage, however, is more excited to experience the event and see how she compares to other top surfers.

“There’s just so many different countries there, it’s really good to see where you’re at against the world’s best juniors,” she said.

“You also get to meet a lot of new people and travel to a different country, which is really cool.”

After competing in the last junior titles, Sage will be looking to improve on her performance against the best of the best.

As far as her goals for the tournament go, she’s aiming high.

“I’d like to get a quarter-final or above finish.

That would be awesome,” she said.

“I have a lot of confidence, a lot of self-belief, so I believe I can get far.”

Looking further ahead, Sage wants to go all the way in the sport.

“I would obviously love to make it to the World Championship Tour, that’s basically one of my biggest goals.”

“It would be good to surf for my career, or just find another career within surfing otherwise.”

With her passion, skill and dedication clear for all to see, there is no doubt the surfing world will be keeping an eye on Sage far into the future.

READY TO GO: Sage Goldsbury will tackle the surf against the best juniors the world has to offer in California later this month and is working hard to prepare.

Sage’s development has been impressive in recent years, with the gun surfer winning mul- With the championships drawing closer, Sage has been hitting the surf every day and also tiple titles and competing in the best competitions on offer. putting in work out of the water.

Phillip Island to host Australian stand up paddleboard championships THE Hyundai Australian SUP Titles, presented by SAE Group, will call Phillip Island home this month as the top paddlers in the country head to the waverich region.

One of the most picturesque parts of the country, Phillip Island is home to an incredible range of waves.

It also has the unique option of marathon races around the whole island.

“It’s fantastic to be able to bring the Hyundai Australian SUP Titles to Victoria,” Surfing Victoria CEO Adam Robertson said.

“Phillip Island has a fantastic mix of wave options and locations for the marathon race. It will be a great four days of action across all the divisions.”

The event will be held from October 18 – 22 and will see over 200 competitors compete across three elements: SUP Surfing, Technical Races and Marathon Races.

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula said the Victorian Government was proud to support the national titles for the next two years.

“This event will bring crowds down to Phillip Island to experience the best waves in this magnificent part of Victoria and I encourage all surf fans to head down and soak up the action,” he said.

Voted one of the top surfing beach breaks in the country, Cape Woolamai will be the primary venue for the surfing component, however the event can be moved to other locations depending on conditions.

“Phillip Island is an amazing venue for the Hyundai Australian SUP Titles and I have no doubt entrants will thoroughly enjoy the competition and scenery at the same time. Good luck to all involved and rip in,” Surfing Australia CEO Chris Mater said.

The titles are also the key selection pathway to the ISA World SUP and paddleboard championships held in December.

The titles are supported by Sport and Recreation Victoria’s - Significant Sporting Events Program and Visit Victoria’s - Regional Events Fund, SAE Group, Hydralyte Sports, 2XP, Bass Coast Shire Council, Surfing Australia, Surfing Victoria and the ISA. For more information go to www.australian- NSW’s Harry Maskell at last year’s Hyundai Australia SUP Titles, in which he was crowned suptitles.com open men’s champion.

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Goannas hold off MP

Rob’s job for junior cricket Daniel Renfrey MORE than 20 years ago, Leongatha’s Rob Wood started holding cricket clinics at schools as part of Cricket Victoria.

Now, he donates his own time to bring cricket to South Gippsland kids.

The ex-regional manager for Gippsland is still at Cricket Victoria in high performance but is driven to promote the game and keep juniors interested.

“I run clinics around South Gippsland to promote the sport for kids and clubs in general,” Rob said.

“It’s about trying to recreate interest in the game.”

It’s no secret junior participation in Gippsland cricket has dropped when compared to years past, an issue Rob is trying to help solve.

He often has up to 30 school clinics a week, making a huge effort to promote the game to kids.

Promising young sportsman Beau Elkin lines up a ball at Rob’s clinic at Leongatha Primary yesterday morning. Rob will complete 30 clinics just this week.

“I do schools from Meeniyan, Tarwin Lower, Wonthaggi, Leongatha and many others, just using my previous background and experience in running clinics,” Rob said.

“If you find a couple kids and get them involved, they’ll bring more along.”

As far as promotion of the sport for juniors goes in Australia, and namely Victoria, Rob believes there are undoubtably some hurdles.

“It’s tough because in a period which would be the optimum time to promote the game for kids, we have AFL finals and grand finals, school holidays and the weather, which are speed humps,” he said.

While these obstacles may partly explain a drop off in junior cricket participation, there seem to be more issues.

Rob believes higher demands of sport, a lack of role models and an array of options for kids to pursue are big reasons behind the drop off.

“It’s a bigger picture thing. In Aussie Rules, the players have down time and do clinics, and the kids see these real-life people, but cricket players aren’t as accessible, they’re too busy,” he said.

“Sport is more demanding too; you have to train harder and seasons go longer. There are also more choices for kids in life now. Is that part of the reason they’re dropping out of sport? Probably.”

While there has been a drop, Gippsland has also been successful in the cricketing sphere over recent years.

Because of this, there is still some hope the game can be revitalised amongst the youngsters.

“We’ve done exceptionally well in South Gippsland and Gippsland in general,” he said.

“We’ve got multiple women’s players who are going on to play pro cricket at state or national level. They’re the sort of role models you need.”

Rob will continue to pursue his goal of revitalising cricket in the region though.

His clinics will continue throughout the season as he introduces more juniors to the sport.

“I’m hoping to do some activities school kids will enjoy with cricket and then maybe they’ll take it up,” he said.

“Hopefully it will re-kindle interest in cricket for the kids. That’s the goal.”

THE Gippsland Goannas Cricket Club, which has fielded a team in the Veterans Cricket Victoria over 60’s competition for nine years, has now entered a team in Division One of the VCV over 50’s Saxon Shield competition.

This team will mainly draw players from Eastern Gippsland (Sale-Maffra and Bairnsdale) but interested Latrobe Valley players will be very welcome.

Any players aged 50 (on December 31, 2019) or over who would like to get involved are asked to contact Ken Bailey on 0409 334 805 or by e-mail at ken@sportinglegends.com.au.

The first game will be a home game on October 13th and further games are scheduled fortnightly.

This first game will be against the Endeavour Hills over-50 team and each innings will be 36 overs.

The game will be played at the Sale Oval and will commence at 11am.

THE Victorian Veterans Cricket over- 41 ret, Gary Adams 28 ret, Neil White 26 ret, Bri- total of 188.

Wicket takers for the Kookaburras were: Mike 60s season competition kicked off on an Mitchell 21 ret, Doug Pell and Peter Little 10 Newton 2/22 off six overs, Gary Adams 2/28 off ret with Ray Dower also getting 17.

Sunday.

Very pleasingly, all 12 batsmen recorded runs.

It was a fast Outtrim ground that was giving good value to shots, so even the big score of 210 was going to require some good bowling to ensure a win by the Kookaburras.

Some excellent, tight bowling, backed up by vibrant fielding, saw Warrandyte behind the scoring rate when they were four wickets down for 57 off the first 18 overs.

Warrandyte then had an excellent period where they had three batsmen retire: Ray Townsend 41, Rob White 44 and Steve Pascoe 43.

However, the Kookaburras bowlers regrouped and finished the innings off well by bowling the Warrandyte side out in the last over for a good

Under 14 - Round 1 Oct 12 East Draw

Leongatha Town v Koonwarra LRSL Korumburra v Nerrena OMK v Imperials

West Draw

Glen Alvie v Club Phillip Island Blue v Inverloch Phillip Island Red - Bye

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 2 - October 12 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Phillip Island Korumburra Glen Alvie Nerrena

Inv Turf Outtrim Scorp Park Butch West

G. Adams J. Curry G. Wightman G. Laird

Grade A2 Foster Imperials MDU

v v v

Kilcunda Bass Foster GC T. Rogers Poowong Loch East Campus K. Scrimshaw Koony-LRSL Meeniyan M. Heenan

Grade B Phillip Island Koony-LRSL Club Nerrena Kilcunda Bass Imperials Korumburra

v v v v v v v

Inverloch OMK Town MDU Foster Poowong Loch Glen Alvie

Cowes Koonwarra W’haggi FG Nerrena Bass 1 Velodrome Burra Rec

G. Wyatt I. Richards N. Barnes N. Grabham A. Stride L. O’Brien L. White

Grade C1 Koony-LRSL Phillip Island Inverloch Club

v v v v

OMK Korumburra MDU Nerrena

Mary McK Newhaven Tarwin McMahon

I. Thomas TBA G. Parkinson TBA

Burra SC Glen Alvie Loch Digger Park

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Grade A1 Inverloch Omk Town Club

Grade C2 Korumburra v Koony-LRSL Glen Alvie v Town Poowong Loch v Club OMK v Phillip Island Kilcunda Bass- Bye

Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136

Goannas gear up for over-50s

Kookaburras fly high The Leongatha-South Gippsland Kookaburras played at the Outtrim ground against the visiting Warrandyte team.

Gary Adams, the Kookaburras captain, after winning the toss, had no hesitation in batting, expecting a very handy score to be achieved.

The Kookaburra batsmen played their roles in producing an excellent total of 210 runs off their 40 allocated overs whilst only losing three wickets.

All 12 batsmen were able to have a hit as players retired continually through the innings.

This is a key element of the Kookaburras mantra, everybody gets a go.

Some of the better efforts were: Peter Miller

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Koonwarra LRSL v Leongatha Town Foster v Korumburra Club v Phillip Island Inverloch - Bye

seven overs, Pieter Loos 1/20 off seven overs and Leigh Watmuff 1/17 off three overs.

There were two runouts by Peter Miller and Gary Adams.

After the game there were Burra Foods presentations to the selected Men of the Match: Peter Miller for the Kookaburras and Rob White for Warrandyte.

Peter Little was also presented a bottle of wine for a sensational one-handed catch whilst diving to his right.

Next weekend the action moves to Cowes, with the Kookaburras playing Endeavour Hills with all players getting through the match injury free.

Now that’s a bonus.

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB FOOTBALLERS & NETBALLERS WANTED The Leongatha Football Netball Club participates in the Gippsland Football Netball League. Season 2020 will see ALL 10 clubs fielding teams in ALL grades of football and netball. The league is a highly competitive environment that provides excellent competition across ALL grades on a weekly basis.

We are seeking players for all grades of football and netball. In season 2019 we were finals participants in 8 of the 10 grades of football and netball. The club works tirelessly to provide our players with the very best opportunity to play to their optimum potential and to experience finals on a regular basis. As a club we are looking for continual improvement.

Please register you interest with Mal Mackie (football) on 0408 512 034 or Jeanne Dekker (netball) on 0427 044 778 or contact the club via email leongathafnc@gmail.com The LFNC is seeking expressions of interest for a Manager of Football Operations, role would include: ? ? ? ? ?

Head up ongoing recruitment of players Liaise between coaching staff of all grades Reporting of football matters to committee Develop football pathways at LFNC Promote communication between players/coaches

The LFNC is seeking applications for

U16 Coach/Coaches for season 2020 We are looking for a coach (or team of coaches) who can provide: ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Enthusiasm for the role Willingness to work as part of a team Implementation of game plan Great communication skills with players Excellent communication to parents Ability to recruit players Development of relationship with Leongatha FNC Juniors

Please register you interest with Mal Mackie on 0408 512 034 or contact the club via email leongathafnc@gmail.com

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PROMOTING THE GAME: Rob Wood has run cricket clinics for teams all over Victoria for decades, including the girls Gippsland Pride team. He now donates his own time to running clinics in schools around South Gippsland and promoting cricket to kids.

ON Sunday, the Goannas played their first game of the season against the strong Mornington Peninsula side, which had been one of the few teams to defeat the Goannas in the previous season.

Batting first on a good wicket, under a clear sky the Goannas got off to a good start as the two co-captains, Ray Smith and Ken Bailey, opened the innings.

Bailey retired with 40 from 29 balls to get the home team off to a flying start with 65 runs from the first 10 overs.

Smith was bowled soon-after for 23.

Col Carmody and Kevin Lanigan continued attacking the bowling, taking the score to 112 at the 20 over drinks break. Lanigan retired for a well-made 40 and Carmody was bowled for 24.

Ian Gibson was the best of the rest with 28 not out, while Murray Moore, new player Rob Bachetti, Fred Debono and Graeme Freshwater all added a few to the total.

The Goannas finished with a very good score of 4 for 196 from their 40 overs.

The weather had warmed up, and the wind was stronger as the Peninsula team took to the crease.

Ian Southall and Kel Bond opened the bowling and kept the score to 35 runs after 10 overs.

Debono and Lanigan bowled 3 overs between them and Moore and Freshwater took the team through to the drinks break with MP having no wicket down, but just 78 runs on the board.

A run-out saw the first wicket fall at 102 and then Freshwater made a breakthrough, Gibson making a smart stumping. Smith and Barrie Nunn took three wickets between them in eight overs, and kept the scoring rate to three runs an over.

Phill Higgins also bowled as MP was held to 167 for 5 wickets after 40 overs.

Southall took a good outfield catch and Smith, with two wickets, was the best of the bowlers as the Goannas opened the season with a good win against a strong opponent.

Next weekend’s match is an away game against Hobsons Bay, and practice will continue at Glengarry on Wednesday evening from 4.45pm.

Junior Cricket

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Peter Churchill opened steadily for Korumburra, making 17 of their winning total of 89.

STANDOUT: Gavin Giliam’s 81 runs was a match winning score for the Red Caps.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION 1

Nerrena by the narrowest of margins NERRENA withstood a Koonwarra- the bat, scoring 30 before being run out by David Womersley took 3/13 for Island as they consistent runs across the board. held the Demons to 9/83.

McIntyre was the standout with 21 as an Leongatha RSL charge at home in the McCausland.

The rest of the order tumbled though, and The away team’s run chase was solid, with opener, leading his team to a 5/92 innings.

LDCA’s C1 division on Saturday, the away side falling a run short of the • LDCA C GRADE DIVISION 2 needed total.

The home team went in to bat first and it was Gavin Giliam who led the way with an impressive 81 runs.

Paris Buckley bowled the strongest for the Cougars, taking 2/30 and Nerrena ended their innings having made 3/158.

Anthony Hunt was an enforcer in his innings, the opener scoring 53 for the away team.

He was well-supported by Brad Anderson, who managed 32 before being caught.

As the side drew closer they became more desperate.

Scrimshaw and Buckley were run out trying to put together the winning runs late in the Cougars’ innings and by the end of the 35 overs the team had made 5/157.

OMK put together a strong run chase to emerge seven-wicket winners over Club.

The home side’s attack was unrelenting, with White, James and Kyle all snagging multiple wickets to help hold Wonthaggi Club to 8/141.

It was then Russell White (45 not out) and Sam Matthews (43) who led OMK to a 30-over innings of 3/152 and a convincing win.

Korumburra outdid Inverloch in their game with a successful 32-over run chase.

Inverloch won the toss away from home and went in to bat first, with Jack Donohue the major run-getter, making 36 in the middle of the order.

The side finished its innings on 6/79, a total which Korumburra overcame through consistent batting from the top order.

Whiteside led the way with 23 not out at fourth to take his team to a 4/89 total.

Meeniyan-Dumbalk United fell to Phillip Island after being thrown in to bat by the away side on Saturday.

Steven Riley was the best Demon with

Town open with a big win at Bass

LEONGATHA Town defeated Kilcun- added 35 in the middle order and Dowling had da-Bass by 80 runs on Saturday, almost 24 at number nine, giving the team a total of all out for 160. doubling their total.

The attack for Town was in fine form, with

The home side lost the toss and were thrown in Shields the standout, bowling 4/11 in seven to bat by the Sharks. overs.

Pouw opened well with 34, while Strybosch Grant was the highest scorer for Killy Bass with 18, the team all out for 86.

Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL fell short of OMK after struggling with the bat.

OMK made 5/115, Brock Furness impressing with 38 runs as an opener.

The Cougars’ performance with the bat was lacking, with Alex Stanley (15) the only one scoring in double-digits.

Ryan Wyatt took two wickets as the home side only managed a total of 65.

DJ Hynes was strong for Glen Alvie against Club, scoring 45 to open for the visitors.

The rest of the order scored lowly however, with Sam Liddle taking 4/7 and holding them to just 79 runs.

Wonthaggi’s Luke McGuirk was strong at number four, scoring 44 not out.

He led his side to a 4/99 total against 10 Glen Alvie bowlers.

Phillip Island defeated Poowong-Loch on Saturday after an exciting chase.

Island threw their opponent in to bat and both Said Magnusson (31) and Ruth Bardwell (49 not out) took advantage of this with strong totals.

Their team made 7/120 and set Island a task.

They were up to it though, and with five of the Glen Alvie’s Jarrah Standish hit a flush first six in the order scoring in double-digits.

Andy O’Brien led the way at number four, boundary before being dismissed against scoring 29 with four boundaries to lead his team Nick Dobbie was solid in Club’s attack Wonthaggi. The away team could not overto a 4/126 total. against Glen Alvie, taking one for 23.

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION 1

Club cruises in season opener The home side’s first three fell for just nine WONTHAGGI Club rose to the top of LDCA’s A1 division after Saturday’s runs, and despite making 106, including 42 opening round, disposing of Phillip to Kade Anderson, the remainder of the order could not get the win, falling for 115.

Island.

Nerrena overcame a motivated Inverloch side Island won the toss and elected to bat, but were quickly dismantled by a strong Club offence.

Lachlan Cleeland was PI’s highest run-getter with 27, Wonthaggi bowling them out for only 77 with the wickets spread between Birkett, Macdermind, McCall and Geyer.

Club quickly made the required runs, Koby Brann leading the way with 37 not out.

Town also had an impressive win, tallying the highest total of the round with 194.

Korumburra won the toss and elected to bowl on their home turf, getting off to a strong start by dismissing Matt Davies for a duck.

Perera then added 48 for Town, while Madusanka stepped up for a 91-run knock, eventually being run out.

The Town attack, led by Jack Hume with four wickets and brother Darcy Hume with three, then proved a test for the Burra batsmen.

at home, beating the visitors by four wickets.

Yasir Jan opened well for the Stingrays, putting together 42 runs, while Taberner also tallied 47 for his team.

The Nerrena bowlers did well though, and held them to 137 for the innings, with Tim Wightman taking four for 14.

With Luke Gilliam caught for a duck early, the home side’s order stood strong.

David Baldi, with 37, and Tim Wightman, with 42 to cap off an impressive day, were the run-getters for Nerrena and led them to a 142 total after 38 overs.

OMK made quick work of their run chase against Glen Alvie, taking 17 overs to surpass the home side’s total of 125 and win by six wickets.

Nick Auddino took four for 11 in OMK’s attack, as they quelled a Glen Alvie order led by Dinesh Arahchige with 34.

Thomas Kelly was the standout in the away STRONG ATTACK: Nerrena’s Shem MurLEFT: Yasir Jan batted a solid innings for team’s innings, stepping to the crease at number phy sends the ball down the wicket. He took five and accumulating 51 not out to lead his side Inverloch, making 42 before being dismissed 2/25 to help his team to a strong win. to victory.

lbw by Zack Trease.

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION 2

Demons win thriller Bardwell bowled a solid spell for his side, takMDU took on Poowong-Loch in A ing 3/29, but the team could not prevent MDU Grade’s game of the round on Saturday, from making the required total, despite taking emerging three-run winners in a nail- seven wickets. biter.

Poowong-Loch sit on top of the Demons on Jacob Bardwell opened brilliantly for home side Poowong-Loch, putting together an 87-run innings to lead his team to a 3/194 total.

This would not be enough though as the Demons put together a strong innings led by Nick Eddy with 84 from 99 balls.

the ladder however, after taking more wickets and making only three less runs.

Imperials defeated Killy Bass by seven wickets, the side putting together a strong innings to overcome their opponent in 31 overs.

Killy Bass batted first and struggled, with Larcombe the only one making a solid total, swinging his way to 48.

The side mustered a score of 9/119 after 40 overs, the win there for the taking for Imps.

Luke Rogers, with 33, and Gary Sauvarin, with 39, were the major hitters for Imperials, and despite strong bowling from Ryley Duff, who had 2/17, managed to lead their team to a win.

Foster won the toss and elected to bat as they visited Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL on Saturday, winning a close one.

The Tigers were led by Josh Toner in at third in the order, the stalwart scoring 85 runs which included nine fours and two sixes before being dismissed.

Isuru Darsharia took three of five wickets for the home side as they held Foster to 178.

Ben Perry opened strongly for KoonwarraDIFFERENCE MAKER: Foster’s Josh Leongatha RSL, amassing 74, but the rest of the Toner was the difference in his team’s game order struggled. Toner backed up a strong innings against Koonwarra, scoring 82 with the bat with the bat to take 5/32 with the ball, helping the Tigers bowl the home side all out for 175. and taking five with the ball.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 Nerrena 6/142 d Inverloch 8/137 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS B Debono c Z Trease b S Murphy ..... 16 Y Jan lbw b Z Trease.......................... 42 D Newman c T Wightman b S Murphy .......................................... 3 J Williams c M Clark b T Wightman ... 7 K Rotthier c C Salmon b T Wightman . 0 W Taberner not out 47 L Rankin st C Salmon b T Wightman .. 5 A Mujtaba st C Salmon b T Wightman....................................... 2 MZ Siddiqui run out............................. 1 J Strickland not out .............................. 0 Extras (nb 1, w 9, b 1, lb 2)................ 13 Total 8/137 (40 overs) Bowling: J Trease 6-2-0-34 (1w), JD Collins 2-0-0-14 (1nb), S Murphy 8-0-2-24 (1w), Z Trease 8-0-1-20 (6w), T Wightman 8-0-4-14 (1w), M Clark 8-3-0-28 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS L Giliiam c D Newman b K Rotthier ... 0 D Baldi c B Debono b A Hall............. 37 B Rodgers c D Newman b K Rotthier . 2 M Clark c D Newman b L Rankin ..... 11 T Wightman not out ........................... 42 C Salmon lbw b Y Jan ........................ 25 Z Trease c K Rotthier b D Newman... 11 J Trease not out .................................... 0 Extras (nb 1, w 13, b 0, lb 1).............. 15 Total 6/142 (38.3 overs) Bowling: Y Jan 8-0-1-33 (1nb, 3w), K Rotthier 8-3-2-10 (2w), L Rankin 8-21-22 (1w), D Newman 6-0-1-19 (1w), J Williams 3-0-0-17 (2w), A Hall 3-0-120 (1w), A Mujtaba 2.3-0-0-20 (2w)

Club 2/88 d Phillip Island 77

(2w), A Geyer 4-0-2-12 (1w) Club – 1st INNINGS K Brann not out.................................. 37 J Andrighetto c C Epifano b HM Shawcross .................................. 0 A Geyer c ZR Brown b A Tolley ........ 25 M Thomas not out ................................ 9 Extras (nb 1, w 14, b 0, lb 2).............. 17 Total 2/88 (21 overs) Bowling: HM Shawcross 4-0-1-16 (10w), M Royal 4-1-0-10 (1nb), G Odgers 2-1-0-3, TS Niven 5-0-0-23 (3w), ZR Brown 5-0-0-26, A Tolley 1-0-1-8

OMK 2/126 d Glen Alvie 8/125 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS RJ Slade c & b N Auddino ................. 21 S Smith lbw b RL Williams ............... 19 DI Magana Arachchige c & b T Muzarabani ........................... 34 S De Silva st J Serong b N Auddino .... 3 S Watson c & b N Auddino .................. 0 D Thorn st J Serong b N Auddino ........ 8 C Boswell c & b T Muzarabani ......... 17 B Thomas b T Muzarabani................... 4 J Hales not out...................................... 3 B McRae not out .................................. 3 Extras (nb 0, w 10, b 0, lb 3).............. 13 Total 8/125 (40 overs) Bowling: D Dredge 2-0-0-12, T Muzarabani 8-1-3-22, T Keily 8-0-036, PJ Dell 6-2-0-8, N Auddino 8-3-411, RL Williams 8-0-1-33 OMK – 1st INNINGS RL Williams c B McRae b S De Silva . 26 A Rose b C Boswell ............................. 3 DP Mock not out ................................ 34 T Keily not out ................................... 51 Extras (nb 2, w 6, b 0, lb 4)................ 12 Total 2/126 (dec) (16.5 overs) Bowling: S De Silva 5-0 -1-27 (2w), C Boswell 4-0-1-21 (2w), J Thomas 2-0-0-25 (1nb), J Hales 2-0-0-16 (2w), DI Magana Arachchige 2-0-0-8, B McRae 1.5-0-0-25 (1nb)

Town – 1st INNINGS M Davies lbw b S Dole ........................ 0 SU Perera c T Crocker b I Osman...... 48 A Ratnaike lbw b D Wyhoon ............. 19 M Madusanka run out (I Osman) ....... 91

Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS C Epifano c D Turton b R Birkett ........ 0 G Selby b R Birkett ............................ 10 J Black lbw b M Mccall ..................... 16 D Bourke lbw b Z Macdermid ............. 0 M Royal c & b Z Macdermid ............... 2 L Cleeland not out .............................. 27 HM Shawcross lbw b M Mccall .......... 0 ZR Brown run out (L McLean) ............ 3 A Tolley b A Geyer............................... 2 G Odgers lbw b A Geyer ...................... 2 TS Niven lbw b R Birkett .................... 2 Extras (nb 1, w 10, b 0, lb 2) 13 Total 77 (33.3 overs) Bowling: R Birkett 7.3-1-3-9 (5w), Z Macdermid 8-0-2-22 (1nb, 2w), M Mccall 8-2-2-16, J Brann 6-1-0-16

A GRADE DIVISION 2

MDU 7/197 d Poowong Loch 3/194

Foster 5/178 d Koonwarra L/RSL 175

Poowong Loch – 1st INNINGS JM Bardwell b B Cantwell................. 87 C Knox not out ................................... 18 L Manders not out .............................. 55 A Miller lbw b C Cary ....................... 12 J Pyne c T Sinclair b J Sinclair ............ 7 Extras (nb 3, w 11, b 0, lb 2) .............. 16 Total 3/194 (40 overs) Bowling: C Cary 8-1-1-45, M Cantwell 8-1-0-34 (1w), N Eddy 8-1-0-22 (1w), B Cantwell 8-0-1-45 (3nb, 7w), S Arnup 4-0-0-29 (2w), J Sinclair 4-01-17 MDU – 1st INNINGS G Kent b AC Jenkins.......................... 21 J Sinclair lbw b JM Bardwell ............. 26 N Eddy run out ................................... 84 G Murphy run out .............................. 16 S Arnup c J Pyne b JM Bardwell ......... 8 M Martin c B Monson b S Jenkins ...... 2 T Sinclair c & b JM Bardwell .............. 1 W Prosser not out ............................... 11 C Cary not out ...................................... 9 Extras (nb 4, w 11, b 0, lb 4) .............. 19 Total 7/197 (40 overs) Bowling: AC Jenkins 8-0-1-54 (3w), D Brain 5-0-0-38 (4w), JM Bardwell 8-03-29 (1nb, 1w), M Loader 8-1-0-25 (1nb, 1w), S Jenkins 8-0-1-29 (1w), L Manders 1-0-0-9 (2nb), B Monson 2-0-0-9 (1w)

Foster – 1st INNINGS M Lynch c B Davison b I Darsharia .. 12 M Jones b J Kennedy ......................... 13 J Toner c TP Elliott b J Kennedy........ 85 J Bright c & b I Darsharia .................... 9 T Crawford b I Darsharia ................... 13 R Johnston not out ............................. 28 B Coates not out ................................... 1 Extras (nb 2, w 10, b 3, lb 2).............. 17 Total 5/178 (40 overs) Bowling: J Rushton 8-1-0-27 (3w), TP Elliott 4-0-1-13 (2nb, 2w), J Kennedy 8-1-1-34 (1w), B Perry 5-0-037 (1w), I Darsharia 8-1-3-17, C Buckland 7-0-0-45 (3w) Koonwarra L/RSL – 1st INNINGS B Perry c R Johnston b J Toner .......... 74 B Davison c M Jones b H Griggs....... 54 I Darsharia b J Toner ............................ 0 S Hughes c M Lynch b J Toner .......... 33 J Rushton c R Johnston b J Bright ....... 0 J Hughes run out (M Lynch) ................ 1 C McPhee c M Jones b J Toner ............ 0 J Kennedy lbw b J Bright ..................... 2 B Manicaro run out (J Bright).............. 0 TP Elliott not out .................................. 0 C Buckland b J Toner ........................... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 10, b 0, lb 1).............. 11 Total 175 (40 overs) Bowling: J Bright 7-1-2-23 (1w), B Coates 4-0-0-20 (2w), N Clarke 3-10-9, R Johnston 8-0-0-41 (1w), H Griggs 8-0-1-39 (1w), J Toner 8-1-5-32 (3w), T Crawford 2-0-0-10 (2w)

Town 4/194 d Korumburra 116

Imperials 2/122 d Kil-Bass 9/119 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS D McMahon lbw b D Ginnane........... 12 TB Brown c & b T Sauvarin .............. 12 J Adamson b L Rogers ....................... 16 A Larcombe c & b L Rogers .............. 48 J Tregear c & b L Wright...................... 8 P Palmer c AW Meyer b L Rogers ....... 1 C Elliott b L Rogers ............................. 0 C Davidson not out .............................. 7 J Mahood lbw b L Wright .................... 1 R Duff lbw b L Wright ......................... 0 H Berry not out .................................... 1 Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 5, lb 1)................ 14 Total 9/119 (40 overs) Bowling: L Wright 8-1-3-16 (2w), T Sauvarin 8-2-1-20 (2w), D Ginnane 8-4-1-13 (3w), KB Gray 8-1-0-22, L Rogers 8-0-4-42 (2w) Imperials – 1st INNINGS T Sauvarin c J Adamson b R Duff ..... 14 GA Sauvarin not out........................... 39 D Ginnane c & b J Mahood ............... 16 L Rogers not out ................................. 33 Extras (nb 3, w 17, b 0, lb 0).............. 20 Total 2/122 (31 overs) Bowling: C Davidson 6-0-0-36 (1nb, 5w), R Duff 8-2-1-17 (1w), H Berry 4-0-0-18 (1nb, 5w), J Mahood 7-1-1-21 (3w), J Tregear 6-0-0-30 (1nb, 3w)

Koonwarra’s Sam Hughes attempts a runout against Foster. He was solid for his team but they fell short to the Tigers.

D Hume c J Beckwith b H McNeill ..... 1 TD Hettiarachchi not out ................... 28 SV Naotunnage not out ........................ 0 Extras (nb 1, w 5, b 0, lb 1).................. 7 Total 4/194 (40 overs) Bowling: S Dole 8-1-1-40, D Wyhoon 8-0-1-40 (1nb, 4w), H Fernando 8-0-030 (1w), H McNeill 8-1-1-40, I Osman 8-0-1-43 Korumburra – 1st INNINGS I Osman c N Fixter b J Hume .............. 2 D Wyhoon b J Hume ............................ 0 C Arnold c D Hume b A Ratnaike........ 7 D Lloyd c b D Hume.......................... 20 H Fernando c b SU Perera ................. 10 S Dole c b D Hume .............................. 1 P Dunlevie c b J Hume ....................... 18 KW Anderson c b D Hume ................ 42 J Beckwith c b J Hume......................... 0 T Crocker lbw b J Hume ...................... 0 H McNeill not out ................................ 0 Extras (nb 2, w 8, b 0, lb 5)................ 15 Total 116 (29 overs) Bowling: A Ratnaike 5-1-1-11 (3w), J Hume 7.5-1-4-21 (2w), SU Perera 5-1-1-13, D Hume 5-0-3-28 (2nb, 1w), M Madusanka 4-0-0-29 (1w), S Clark 2-0-1-7 (1w), TD Hettiarachchi 1-0-0-2

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Cricket season off to flyer INSIDE

It’s Dallas’ Day The promising star has played basketball since she was six years old and now has a big opportunity to perform on an international stage.

She looks forward to the challenge and plans to do whatever it takes to help the team.

“I’ve never played against Asian countries and I feel like it will be a really big eye-opener to play against such talented players from other She will join five other Victorians as Australia countries,” she said.

“I hope I can perform and play my game, play looks to defend its 2018 U16s girls title.

The 15-year-old from Bena was overjoyed my role for the team as best as I possibly can.”

As far as team sucwhen she received the cesses go though, Dallas news, but quickly set her is set on what she wants focus straight. to achieve.

“I was stoked, I was “I hope we can go and so happy when I got the I hope we can go get gold,” she said. phone call,” she said.

“That would be “I’m really proud and and get gold. That amazing.” honoured to have this opwould be amazing.”

While achieving gold portunity, but at the same will be a challenge, Daltime I know I have to put in - Dallas Loughridge las will have the support all the hard work heading of South Gippsland beinto the championships.”

Hard work is nothing new to the promising hind her, something she has found important.

“I really do need to thank the local community and aggressive guard, as she is constantly training through her time with the Warragul Warriors for all the overwhelming support they have shown and Dandenong Rangers, and also in the Victorian me,” she said.

Dallas’ short-term goals are focused on the national performance program.

“I train and shoot as much as possible, every U16s Asia Championships, but her aspirations to play overseas and represent Australia at the very day,” Dallas said.

“I do strength and conditioning as well to make top keep her driven.

“I’m thinking about playing college basketball sure I’m the best I can be physically and also try in America and it’s also a dream to play for the to stay prepared mentally.”

Opals,” she said.

With the star guard ready to pull on the Australian jersey for the first time at just 15, she is taking all the right steps to achieving that dream.

Daniel Renfrey YOUNG gun basketballer Dallas Loughridge will pull on the green and gold at the next FIBA U16s Asia Championships, after being selected as one of Australia’s point guards.

GREEN AND GOLD: The Australia green and gold suits Bena’s Dallas Loughridge. She will compete for the nation in the next Fiba U16s Asia Championships, date and location to be determined.

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