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Counting down to Christmas CHILDREN across South Gippsland are bursting with excitement as they anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning and the surprises it will bring.

For Jayden and Bianca, Preps at Inverloch Primary School, Christmas has come early with the creation of a new play area just for them and their friends.

READ MORE ON PAGE 20.

INVERLOCH LEAPS INTO THE FUTURE THIS is how the centre of Inverloch could look if a complex of 56 apartments – and possibly a new supermarket – is built at The Esplanade.

The multi-million dollar development is a concept plan for the redevelopment of Inverloch Marine, and reflects how Inverloch is racing into the next decade.

Real estate agent Glenn Bolam (pictured) is excited about the project’s potential.

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WHERE: Bunurong Environment Centre, corner Ramsey Boulevard and The Esplanade, Inverloch.

WHEN: Sunday, December 22, 8.30pm–10.30pm.

WHAT: See stars and planets through astronomical telescopes and learn about apps used to navigate the skies.

Meet at the Bunurong Environment Centre and, following an introduction to the activity, the group will set off to Eagles Nest to gaze upward.

In the event of cloudy weather, this event will still go ahead as an indoor astronomical research activity at the Bunurong Environment Centre.

This star gazing activity is designed for children over 10 to adults.

MAKE MEMORIES: Looking to make this Christmas one not to forget? Read our suggesIt’s just $12.50 a ticket.

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Join in on a See art at Fish Creek Also exhibiting is Yanakie’s Teresa Murphy with a selection of earth pigment paintings.

Christmas BBQ WHERE: Fish Creek Hotel, 1 Old Waratah Entry is free and works are for sale.

Road, Fish Creek.

WHERE: Stacey’s Bridge Public Hall, 237 Afterward, enjoy the reputable pub food - inWHEN: Now until December 30, open 11am to Albert River Road, Stacey’s Bridge. cluding some of the region’s best seafood - at the 9pm every day.

WHEN: Friday, December 20, 7pm start.

WHAT: Lynne Muir, one of Australia’s leading Fish Creek Hotel.

WHAT: ‘Tis the season to celebrate, and Stacey’s calligraphers and illustrators, is exhibiting her Snap up Bridge Hall Committee and the Jack River/Bingpaintings and calligraphy in the Fish Creek Hotel inwarri CFA intend to do just that this Friday. until the end of this month. secondhand goods They welcome all families to a Christmas parThe sort-after artist has crafted certificates WHERE: 6 Jetty Road, Toora. ty barbeque at the hall. and citations for clients such as the Registries of WHEN: December 21, 8am-1pm.

Bring your own meat and drinks as well as a Births, Deaths and Marriages, State Emergency WHAT: Rain, hail or shine, the Toora Lions Den salad or dessert to share.

Santa will plan to visit at dusk on the fire truck Market will be brimming with lots of Christmas (gift limit $10). finds this Saturday.

Come along for raffles, lucky dips, and good Held indoors at the den, near the ViPlus factory, there will be an abundance of furniture and holiday fun. secondhand goods including books, kitchen items and more.

And if you are seeking an easy lunch, Toora Lions Club will also be holding a sausage sizzle throughout the day.

The Toora Lions Den Market runs on the first and third Saturday of the month.

Make new Christmas memories Matt Dunn Journalist matt@thestar.com.au

Deb Lucas Journalist deb@standardnews.com.au

Grace Griffith Journalist / Digital Editor grace@thestar.com.au

WHERE: Your house!

WHEN: In the lead up to Christmas.

WHAT: Wondering how to make this festive season a standout?

Here are a few suggestions to help you and your loved ones make special memories this year: Make your own Christmas decorations with the family, host a cookie baking party with friends, donate a toy to a local charity such as Salvos or go on a Christmas themes scavenger hunt.

Take a drive to see the neighborhood’s Christmas light displays, have an ugly Christmas sweater or shirt competition, complete a Christmas movie marathon, craft a Christmas song playlist Star gaze with clear skies in Inverloch this and have a family dance party or dress up for a Sunday. silly, Christmas family photoshoot.

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Small schools, big achievers Grace Griffith THREE South Gippsland schools are among the top 10 Victorian schools with the most improved long-term NAPLAN results.

An analysis of every Victorian school’s performance data across a five year span showed which schools demonstrated the greatest development in the National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test.

Heading the way, at number one in the state, was Tarwin Lower Primary School for its Year 5 NAPLAN results.

The small school of 45 students recorded a remarkable 20 per cent improvement.

Powlett River Primary School and Newhaven Primary School also recorded exceptional improvement for their Year 5 NAPLAN. “Our motto is ‘small school, big opportunities,” Tarwin Lower Primary School principal Jenni Cox said.

We may be a small school but we have always been high performing” - Powlett River Primary School’s Justin Curry

TOPPING STATE: Tarwin Lower Primary School principal Jenni Cox (middle) is proud of students (L-R) back, Jenna and Ryan and front, Jess and Amyish, for their exceptional “An unrelenting focus on teaching and learn- efforts in NAPLAN.

ing, and treating each child as a unique individual in a happy and safe environment, are some of the reasons for why we have made such great improvements.

“Teachers also know that what they do matters – and together we can make a difference in each child’s life.”

Mrs Cox said curriculum not only focused on academic learning, but also incorporated activi-

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ties such as gardening to create a “balance”.

“We teach the whole child and our school goal is when students leave Tarwin Lower Primary they are better people in mind, body and soul,” she said.

Powlett River Primary School, also a small school at Dalyston with 48 students, drew a close second with a 17.5 per cent improvement in NAPLAN results.

“We’ve had strong results for many years. Over the last four years we’ve been above the state average in every area according to NAPLAN,” principal Justin Curry said.

“We’ve put it down to good teaching; students

know that its good teaching and students’ survey results show they expect to learn when they come to Powlett River Primary School.

“We may be a small school but we have always been high performing. In a school our size every student gets taught at their point of need.”

Mr Curry said the result was a nice reward for hardworking teachers and students.

Newhaven Primary School also recorded a noteworthy improvement of over 13 per cent over the five year period.

“It goes to show that, for three South Gippsland schools to be recongised, good things are happening here,” Mrs Cox said.

Wonthaggi looks to future he said.

The Apex Park Implementation Plan will include preparing a landscaping master plan, construction of a new playspace, investiThe draft Wonthaggi Acgating options for the open tivity Centre Plan will reindrain behind Woolworths and force Wonthaggi’s role as a making missing pathways regional centre. connections.

In response to communi“In order to address comty feedback, council has demunity concerns about pecided to begin the Apex Park destrian safety, car parking Implementation Plan and and transport, council will progress the master planning carry out a movement study of the former secondary colof the Wonthaggi township,” lege site.

Cr Tessari said.

Council will also inves“We will also investigate tigate design options to imdesign options for improving Bass Coast Shire Council prove pedestrian safety at the pedestrian safety at the Murmayor Cr Brett Tessari. intersection of Murray Street ray Street and Biggs Drive and Biggs Drive, and comintersection, something that plete a Wonthaggi Access and Movement Study. is really important for our entire community.”

Mayor Cr Brett Tessari said more than 70 reOnce this work has been done, a revised versponses were received during the consultation sion of the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Plan will process for the plan. be presented to council for adoption, alongside “These responses indicated strong support the Access and Movement Study and the Secondfor works at Apex Park and the need to do fur- ary College Master Plan. ther work on car parking and pedestrian safety,”

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Inverloch’s CBD faces revamp

PRIZED PROPERTY: The site of Inverloch Marine has the potential to become an apartment and retail complex.

Brad Lester THE heart of Inverloch could be transformed, with the prospect of a 56 apartment complex, a new retail precinct and even a new supermarket.

The site of Inverloch Marine on The Esplanade is for sale and is expected to sell for at least $4 million. An architect believes the site could accommodate a three-storey complex with a supermarket or retail strip, 56 apartments, 66 car parking spaces and an infinity pool.

This is a concept plan for the 2522 square metre site and would require approval by Bass Coast Shire Council. The site has already attracted interest from potential buyers.

“There is nothing like this in Inverloch,” real estate agent Glenn Bolam of Stockdale and Leggo Inverloch said.

The project has generated community discussion on social media, with people for and against.

The site is owned by Allan Edney and leased by his son Tim Edney, who runs Inverloch Marine.

“This is an opportunity for Inverloch and fantastic potential to make this the centrepiece for the town,” Tim said.

“It is an advantage for the town because it will bring business to the town. People will spend money in the town, buying a sandwich, a coffee or a counter meal.”

Tim said the apartment complex was “just a suggested concept to give people an idea of what is possible on the site”.

“It is not a locked in design,” he said.

The site is zoned mixed use and does not include the South Gippsland Conservation Society’s shop, nor the Inverloch Shell Museum, as these premises are owned by Bass Coast Shire Council.

A council spokesperson said it has not received a planning permit application for the site and there were no plans to sell its building. Inverloch Marine will relocate to Bear Street mid next year, after 28 years at the current site.

“We do not need to be in the town centre and this will enhance the town centre by getting the boats out of town,” Tim said.

The property is being marketed by Stockdale and Leggo in Inverloch and Melbourne firm, Burgess Rawson. Mr Bolam said the site was unique and the concept for the development would not change Inverloch.

“It will just put more accommodation and more in shops in town, which the town is crying out for,” Mr Bolam said.

Burgess Rawson’s Raoul Holderhead said the property presented a genuine “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”.

“True private freehold land with direct foreshore frontage very rarely comes onto the market,” he said.

“Victoria’s coastline is mostly road frontage or natural bush, but this is one of the rare private properties located on the beach side of the road.”

The Inverloch Marine site at 2-4 The Esplanade will be sold through expressions of interest closing March 5, although Mr Bolam expects it will sell before then. News of the development comes after Inverloch and District Lions Club signed a contract with Wonthaggi firm TS Constructions to build a soundshell in The Glade nearby.

POLICE BRIEFS Teenager nabbed A MEENIYAN boy, 14, has been nabbed by Leongatha Police after four sporting club break-ins and one at the Meeniyan Uniting Church.

In Leongatha three sporting clubs were allegedly burgled, with cash and alcohol stolen from the Town Cricket Club.

At the Leongatha District Netball Association courts, keys were stolen from an excavator.

The clubrooms were also raided, but nothing was taken.

The same situation occurred at the Leongatha Little Athletics’ storage facility.

Over at Foster, the football club’s canteen was broken into, with some stock stolen.

The boy will be summonsed to appear before the children’s court.

Enquiries are continuing into the actions of other offenders involved in the burglaries.

Sharp arrest AN Inverloch man was nabbed by police in Leongatha after he was found to be in possession of two knives.

The early morning arrest last Friday led to the 28-year-old being interviewed for possessing a controlled weapon in a public place without a lawful excuse.

He will receive a summons to attend court at a later date.

Drug charges POLICE have made three early morning drug arrests on the streets in recent days.

A 41-year-old Toora man found in possession of cannabis will face the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court in February 2020.

A 30-year-old Leongatha man in possession of cannabis was given a caution, while a 17-year-old Leongatha boy, who was with the man at the time, was found in possession of cannabis and methylamphetamine.

The boy was charged with being in possession of two drugs of dependence and committing indictable offences while on bail.

He will face Korumburra Magistrates’ Court in February 2020.

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POLICE BRIEFS Man convicted on 37 charges A WOORARRA man has pleaded guilty to 37 charges in the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court.

Jake Gregory Thorne, 30, was intercepted by police at 3.40am on Thursday, December 12 in Arnold Road, Meeniyan.

Thorne was on bail at the time and was also breaching a court imposed curfew, being away from his home after 9pm. He was arrested for breaching his bail condition.

He was presented directly to the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court later on the same day.

Thorne had an extensive list of charges against him, including numerous local and Melbourne burglaries, attempted burglaries, thefts, theft from motor vehicles, possessing controlled weapons and possessing the proceeds of crime, obtaining property by deception, committing an indictable offence whilst on bail, criminal damage and failing an oral fluid (drugs) test.

Thorne pleaded guilty to all offences.

Thorne received a community corrections order and will need to complete 100 hours of unpaid community work and comply with drug and mental health rehabilitation directions.

Thorne also had his licence cancelled and he was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

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Cable to cross our region Deb Lucas A SECOND electricity cable will be laid across Bass Strait to link Victoria with Tasmania, and South Gippsland will be impacted.

While the cable will be laid underground in South Gippsland, a spokesperson for the organisation behind the project, TasNetworks, said the route would not be revealed publicly until affected landowners have been advised next year.

All that has been revealed is the cable will come ashore west of Wilsons Promontory and it will not use the existing Basslink corridor north of Yarram – the route of the current interconnector across Bass Strait.

The latest project is known as Marinus Link.

“TasNetworks will be holding community pop-up information booths and other activities in south east Victoria in February and March 2020 to raise awareness of the project ahead of landowner engagement along the proposed route,” the spokesperson said.

“Once the landowner engagement process has been undertaken, TasNetworks will publically launch the proposed route for Marinus Link in Tasmania and Victoria, and undertake public information sessions as part of ongoing community engagement activities.”

The findings of a $20 million business case assessment study were released last week.

The study was jointly funded by the Tasmanian Government through TasNetworks and the Federal Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Marinus Link is a 1500 megawatt capacity undersea electricity connection to link Tasmania – from Burnie on the north west coast – to the Latrobe Valley – as part of Australia’ future electricity grid.

If the project proceeds, it could see the injection of $1.5 billion into the Victorian economy and up to 1400 jobs at the peak of construction.

The Federal Government has provided $56 million to progress the project into the design and approvals stage.

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NEW LINK: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has welcomed news that a proposed second Bass Strait electricity interconnector could be in service by 2027, with the infrastructure on the Victorian side being laid underground.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien welcomed news the proposed link will be buried underground in Victoria.

“This project has been in development for a little while now and from the early stages I’ve impressed upon the proponents that the high voltage cable, through Gippsland, must go underground,” he said.

“I am pleased to see that this is reflected in the business case assessment.

“Marinus Link is yet to confirm the proposed route, but given that it aims to connect to the east coast grid at Hazelwood it would be likely go through

parts of South Gippsland or Wellington shires.”

Locals in the Yarram-Giffard areas will remember the battle over the Basslink pylons. Mr O’Brien does not want a repeat of that situation.

“Gippsland is known for its beautiful rolling green hills from a tourism, food and agricultural perspective and we certainly don’t want another set of pylons marching across the beautiful landscape,” he said.

“I am pleased the proponents – TasLink – understand this and will use today’s technology, not yesterday’s, to deliver this Marinus Link, if it proceeds.”

Tourism group to fold “Given that the committee had already signalled its intention to wind PCRT up, council will now seek advice on how that can be achieved given these unexpected resignations.

“As council has only ever had two representatives out of the eight member committee, it is an unusual position that the resigning committee members have left us in. In effect, they have taken “Council employees have undermined PCRT’s the decision to wind-up the organisation and left council the responsibility of dealing objectives,” the memo said. with it.”

“We do not take this decision Mr Zahra said council remained lightly, and we thank all members for “committed to supporting the local your support over the past 16 years.” tourism sector and will continue to PCRT is the marketing and induswork in close partnership with local try development association for South tourism service providers”.

Gippsland, run by the industry, with Acting CEO Bryan Sword said matching funds from council to procouncil was focussing on looking after duce brochures, develop marketing the PCRT members and making surel campaigns and organise events. tourism operators were supported.

A PCRT member said the connec“PCRT’s decision not to fill the vation between the group and council cant executive officer role has meant had effectively been severed with the Administrator that a number of the responsibilities axing of the previous councillors.

Christian Zahra. of the organisation were not being fulOther problems had put further filled,” he said. strain on the relationship, the member “Council has taken on some of PCRT’s funcsaid.

Council administrator Christian Zahra, a coun- tions in order to ensure that the sector was supcil representative on the PCRT committee, said he ported as it comes into its busiest time of year.

“Council’s tourism team recently took over was disappointed by the group’s collapse.

“I think most people would say that if you the production of the Touring Guide and Official signal your intention to wind up an organisation Visitor Guide, and management of the visitpromyou should also take on the responsibility of see- country website.”

A report on the future of PCRT has been ining that through, rather than leaving it to others to follow through on the decision you’ve made,” cluded in the agenda for tomorrow’s council meeting. he said.

Matt Dunn PROM Country Regional Tourism (PCRT) intends to shut up shop, telling members in a recent email that “working with South Gippsland Shire Council has become untenable”.

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for council to do would be to take the whole thing off the table and apologise to the community for the amount of stress it caused,” she said.

Larissa Judd, who organised a public meeting in Fish Creek, Although the decisaid if people stood up sion is yet to be formaFormer councillor for what they believed lised (council meets toMeg Edwards. in, “together we can’t morrow to vote on the be ignored”. issue), it seems a fait Others were more strident, with accompli. one poster saying, “They (council) Late last week council said the should be axed.” decision was “the result of the obvi“Considering doing the axing (of ous lack of community support for the proposal) is not good enough, the proposed amendments”. axe them! They are an insult to the “The administrators have relifestyles of the shire residents,” they quested a report for the December wrote. council meeting following the sigOpposition to the proposals was nificant community concern over the widespread, with residents rallying proposed Local Law Amendment,” on social media against changes that administrator Julie Eisenbise said. included: “We have been actively listening • Restricting the use of recreto our community and it has been ational vehicles on farming propermade clear the majority are conties to 7am and 6pm weekdays and cerned the Local Law Amendment 9am and 5pm on Saturdays. will impact the amenity of their • Forcing landowners to apply for properties and some businesses.” permits to operate recreational veShe said the amendment came hicles, unless the property is deemed from a previous council decision in to be a commercial farm. relation to the Cat Curfew and Dog • Cutting the number of animals Leash Order. kept on properties, with people outFormer councillor Meg Edwards side farming zones forced to apply said on The Star’s Facebook page, for permits to keep more than a prethe decision to impose a cat curfew – scribed number of pets. which she had not agreed with – was An online petition arguing against “not an excuse for the extreme overthe changes had attracted more than reach” of council.

1300 signatures by Friday. Another “The best and honourable thing petition at Mirboo North had 1000.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s decision to kill off a suite of proposed changes to local laws has been met with universal praise.

NOTHING LEFT: A house in Poowong was destroyed on Sunday in a fire caused by dodgy Christmas tree lights.

Blaze sparked by Christmas tree lights A YOUNG Poowong family will be forced to search for a new home after their’s was destroyed in a blaze sparked by dodgy Christmas tree lights.

not home at the time, but returned to find their dwelling well alight, with fire crews desperately fighting the blaze.

CFA investigators were quick to locate the source of the fire.

The incident occurred on Sunday Police Senior Sergeant Brad Steer afternoon. said the fire should act as a timely The call to the fire brigade was reminder for people not to leave made by neighbours. The family was Christmas lights unattended.

POLICE BRIEFS AirPods lost LEONGATHA Police are in possession of a valuable set of AirPods.

If you think they may be yours, drop into the station or call 5662 2285.

Tourist fleeced THREE credit cards and $40 in cash was swiped from a campervan at the Tidal River campgrounds at about 4am last Wednesday.

The female victim was visiting from Queensland with her son.

Charity cash snatch PORT WELSHPOOL Bowls club president, Errol Gregory has described the theft of $100 in money for cancer patients as “a real kick in the guts”.

The donations were earmarked for the cancer treatment centre at Leongatha Hospital.

The break-in occurred sometime between Monday and Tuesday last week.

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Teens look forward to life goals TEENAGERS celebrated the release of Year 12 results last week and are now looking forward to realising their future dreams.

Lauren Gale was dux of Foster Secondary College with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 93.75.

Three students received ATARs in the nineties and three in the eighties. Eighty per cent of students will embark on tertiary study and the others will enter the workforce.

Devon North’s Kali Ivine-Nagle received an ATAR of 96.2. The student at Gippsland Grammar, Sale, was selected in the inaugural intake of Hansen Scholars to study medical research at The University of Melbourne, to a value of $108,000.

Twenty per cent of the school’s Year 12 stu-

dents achieved an ATAR above 90, which places them in the top 10 per cent of students in the state.

Gippsland Grammar’s dux was Ben Harms with an ATAR of 99.55.

Korumburra Secondary College’s dux was Joel Findlay with an ATAR score of 94.6, followed by Thi Minh Hai Nguyen with 93.75 and Connor Murrell with 93.2.

Twelve students achieved in the top 15 per cent of Victoria in one or more subjects, and 18 students were in the top 25 per cent of the state in one or more subjects. “We could not be prouder of our students,� principal Vaya Dauphin said. “Our teachers, students and parents have worked hard this year and this is demonstrated clearly in these outstanding results.�

At Leongatha Secondary College, five students recorded an ATAR score above 90.

School dux Maddie Brew achieved 94.75 and is looking toward a career in physical education.

Other top ranking students included Irene

Thorson (92.65), Grace Allen (91.2), Cooper Warn (90.8), Charli Fixter (90.7), Amelia Dunn (89.85) and Emma Vandenberg (87.75).

Principal Wayne Chester said the results were “awesome�. “We’re blown away. If we look at the kids who have done really well, they’re the ones who worked consistently right throughout the year.

They’ve got the results they deserve,� he said.

At Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha, the school’s top performers overall were Tomei Dal Pozzo (91.6), Megan Thorn (89.75), Simone Dekker (88.25) and Erin De Santis (82.1). Hannah Perry was a standout in biology, with a score of 50.

Principal David Leslie thanked the school’s teachers “who have worked so well to get the most out of their students this year�. “A particular feature is the depth of performance with a solid spread of ATARs in the seventies and eighties. This indicates strong, effective teaching across the board,� he said.

Mr Leslie said the school was proud of its 16 applied learners, with two gaining apprenticeships, two finding a place in their preferred TAFE course and 10 finding employment in their chosen field.

All students at Mirboo North Secondary College passed their VCE, with two students also receiving the VCE Baccalaureate award as a result of achieving scores above 30 in English while completing Mathematical Methods and German and Japanese.

Dux was William Jackson with an ATAR of 93.75 and more than a third of students received an ATAR score above 70.

The 10 VCAL students also passed after combining study, community building projects and working with local employers.

They have also completed a VET vocational training certificate and many have already received offers of work, apprenticeships or TAFE positions. p Dux at Newhaven College was Ella White

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beyond school with an ATAR score of 98.75, with others scoring in the nineties being Martin Peters, Macy Lugt Cole, Alexander McMahon, James Mercer, Scout Greenhalgh and Verena Bastwrous.

“Our students achieved these excellent results whilst at the same time being fully involved in the life of the school, in their community and in charity events throughout the year,” principal Gea Lovell said.

Caitlyn Allen was the top student at Wonthaggi Secondary College with a score of 97.10.

The Wonthaggi resident will study a science degree at the University of Melbourne.

“WSC would like to congratulate all of our senior students on the completion of their schooling this year,” assistant principal Philip Hughes said.

“There were some exceptional individual results amongst the students achieving the top ATAR scores and these occurred in a wide range of curriculum areas, including maths, science, personal development and the arts.”

Yarram Secondary College will announce

its dux at a presentation ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday).

Principal Brett Pedlow said the school community was proud of all 26 Year 12 students.

“We achieved great results in the science area and this is testament to the work being done in their STEM areas,” he said.

“Many students who did well have been on our USA STEM tour so it is great to see these students achieve through this experience.

“Another area of real success is the restructure of our senior school, which goes across years 10, 11 and 12 and we have done this in order to better prepare our students for Year 12.

“This year a number of students in Year 11 TOP ACHIEVERS: Among the highfliers at Leongatha Secondary College were dux Madwere among the top students in VCE units 3 and die Brew (centre) with a score of 94.75, with fellow academics Chari Fixter (90.70) and 4.”

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Festive spirit defies rain MORE than 500 people squeezed into Santa came to join the show.

Megan thanked the community sponsors for the Inverloch Community Hub for the allowing such festivities as free fairy floss, face town’s carols on Saturday evening. painting, candle lights and for relocating with The event was moved from The Glade due to the wet weather and was MC’d by the talented and TV-like presence of Megan Harris.

“Sit back, relax and celebrate community Christmas together, enjoy being part of this community we live in,” she welcomed.

The acts that followed were equally impressive, with performances by Colin Matthews, Phillip Beggs, Colen Latham, the River band and Inverloch Primary School.

With carols warming the Christmas spirit, even

great efficiency.

“The Inter-church Council, Bendigo Bank, Bass Coast Shire, Inverloch carwash and Watersure all helped make tonight possible,” Megan said.

CHRISTMAS STORY: Inverloch Primary School students performed a play, Mary and Joseph, for the large crowd last Saturday night.

Perfect night for a Santa hat at carols The evening hosted performances by the WonAPEX Park came to life on Sunday thaggi Citizens Band, songs led by the U3A choir, night to welcome Christmas spirit and St Joseph’s students acted out a nativity scene, unite Wonthaggi community this holiday there was a magic show and more. season.

With hundreds in attendance, Bass Coast Shire Though the weather was a little fresh, it made for perfect Santa hat wearing and most importantly there wasn’t any rain.

With a variety of activities available for the whole family, riding your bike was the best way to get around according to BMXer Brody Vurlow.

“There’s so much to do, I’ve been on the jumping castle, patted the animals, and I found $2 and bought this donut,” he said.

And that was before the performances began.

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Bass Coast Shire Council last week voted to indicate it would have refused a planning permit for the service station on the corner of Bass Highway and Inverloch-Kongwak Road.

But given that council did not make a decision about the application within the required timeframe, the project will be heard by VCAT on March 18, 2020.

The service station is proposed to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will include a convenience store.

Objectors were concerned about noise impacting on houses, extra traffic, lighting impacts and the possibility of more accidents in the area.

Council officers said the proposal was outside of Inverloch’s town boundary and would consume agricultural land, contrary to the Bass Coast Planning Scheme.

The officers also said proposed carparking was unsatisfactory.

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The funding helps councils and regional library corporations upgrade and adapt to meet the needs of changing and growing communities.

The project will improve existing services and cater for increased demand as the population grows. An application is still pending for the State Government’s Community Infrastructure Loan Scheme to secure the remaining funds for the Korumburra Community Hub. Council’s Julie Eisenbise thanked the Victorian Government for its support and contribution.

“It really is wonderful news and gets us one step closer to development,” she said.

“We are committed to our priority projects including the community hub and want to ensure they are developed as soon as possible. It is our hope the government will also look favourably on our loan application in order for works to begin.

“The Korumburra Community Hub will be a real win for the local community; creating space for many community groups and services which are extremely valuable to Korumburra.”

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Help deliver cheer to families in need

Cenotaph hopes for Anzac Day THE Leongatha cenotaph could be replaced by Anzac Day next year.

That is the hope of South Gippsland Shire Council, with a timeframe to be discussed with the contractor that is awarded the project.

Tenders close on December 20. It is likely the tender will be awarded early in 2020, with work to start as soon as possible after the contract is awarded.

The cenotaph was damaged by a runaway car in June this year.

Grace Griffith WE all feel that pressure to give the perfect gift at Christmas time – but what about the families that can’t afford gifts or even food?

Salvation Army officers at Leongatha, Glenn and Kerry Smith, said they would be busy now through to Christmas Eve ensuring less fortunate South Gippsland families had a memorable Christmas.

“The need is always there. We’ve seen that with the number of forms for help we’ve had coming through,” Mr Smith said.

This year, The Salvation Army Leongatha, with assistance from Uniting Gippsland, will distribute 200 Christmas hampers and thousands of toys to vulnerable families.

The Salvation Army will also host a Christmas themed community meal today, Tuesday, December 17 at 5.30pm.

Community meals are held every Tuesday at 5.30pm during the school term, with today marking the last one for the year.

For those who have missed out on signing up for a hamper, the Salvation Army will open its doors between 10am and midday on Christmas Eve to make certain everyone gets a Christmas meal.

“People in need will never walk away from here empty-handed,” Mrs Smith said.

“And we also understand people’s needs are complex and we can help refer them.”

While Christmas is just around the corner, it’s not too late to do your part in bringing some festive spirit to a vulnerable South Gippsland family.

Toys, new and without Christmas wrapping, can be donated to The Salvation Army Leongatha or Uniting Gippsland until Christmas.

Those that aren’t used this year will be held for

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Hospital to seek doctors BASS Coast Health will recruit its own hospital doctors, after Wonthaggi Medical Group opted to pull back from providing 24-7 on-call support to Wonthaggi Hospital.

A clinic spokesperson said it no longer has the capacity to meet the hospital’s increasing needs.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY: Glenn and Kerry Smith, officers at The Salvation Army Leongatha, with sons Joshua (L) and Malachi, prepare to help distribute thousands of gifts to South Gippslanders. next Christmas or donated to families throughout the year.

Alternatively, you can purchase a $1 Christmas bauble at Target Leongatha, who is in partnership with Uniting, to go directly to the purchase of toys for children.

Mr Smith said this year the community had been more aware of the need for support and there had been more volunteers.

But more volunteers are always needed and not just at Christmas time.

Donations are also required year round, espe-

cially of non-perishable items for the Salvation Army pantry.

“We are fortunate to have food donated by Woolworths and Aldi in Leongatha, each twice a week,” Mr Smith said.

“There would be a few hundred kilos each time we collect.”

The Salvation Army Leongatha thanked the Gatha Rockers, staff at Leongatha Australia Post and Karmai Community Children’s Centre at Korumburra for their significant contributions to this year’s Christmas appeal.

Girls go skating BASS Coast Shire Council has partnered with YMCA Bass Coast to present skateboarding clinics for girls in schools.

The All Aboard skateboarding program, facilitated by Ownlife, was launched at Newhaven College recently, to encourage girls who may not have the confidence to try skateboarding in public, to learn.

Workshops will be held in primary and secondary schools next year.

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YOUR SAY Express your views SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has proposed local law amendments that seriously erode the rights and safety of people living on rural land.

Under proposed amendments, people on land zoned as rural living, rural activity and rural conservation will no longer have the right to own agricultural animals, such as sheep, goats, horses etc.

This is despite these properties being zoned for rural use under the Victorian Planning Scheme.

For some, the choice to own such animals is personal, and represents a connection to rural life and sustainable living.

For others, the reason to own livestock is for business purposes. This is not the time to impact further when farming and rural communities are already suffering.

The uncertainty and cost involved in applying for permits to continue to have animals on rural properties will be crippling.

Furthermore, council aims to stop rural landholders from being able to manage vegetation appropriately by conducting burn-offs where necessary on larger properties, many with heavy vegetation, that would otherwise pose a high bushfire risk.

It is impractical to put all green waste from larger properties in green waste bins or take it to the tip.

The green waste amnesty only runs for about eight weeks a year and the tips are already pushed to the brink with green waste during that time.

The cost outside the amnesty period and time involved in taking large amounts to the tip are too great.

Composting can be done, but is not possible for all green waste. This means a lot more dead vegetation waiting for a bushfire, creating an issue for everyone, not just rural landholders.

The shire’s justification for the proposed amendments are that local laws staff and some members of the public find the laws confusing.

Education is the key, not more laws. Staff should be appropriately trained, and landholders could be given information with rates notices to let them

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TOWN’S FUTURE?: An artist’s impression of a new apartment complex proposed for Inverloch.

The Inverloch of old is vanishing THEY say the only constant in life is change.

That’s certainly the case at Inverloch, where three new projects are either certain or proposed. The long mooted soundshell for The Glade is a step closer after a building contract was signed. The other two projects are proposed: a complex of 56 apartments and a service station. Both projects reflect the fact Inverloch is no longer a quiet seaside town.

While development in the town has been growing for years, the rate of change is gaining pace, with more people relocating and Inverloch Primary School attracting more students as families join retirees in pursuing a seachange.

Bass Coast Shire Council has ruled the current town boundaries apply, particularly in relation to its’ rejection of the service station.

However don’t be surprised if these boundaries are reviewed in the future as there is little doubt existing land supply will be exhausted. Even a new school site could be needed.

Authorities need to prepare now for the demands these pressures will bring.

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know what they can or cannot do on their land.

These crazy amendments can be stopped. I urge all residents to make a submission by January 10, 2020 and explain why these laws are unacceptable.

A summary of the amendments can be found at https://oursay.org/southgippsland/locallaw.

Submissions can be made online. Alternatively, hardcopies of the amendments and submission forms can be found at the shire office or at “popup” locations in local communities.

We need to preserve the rights and safety of our rural communities.

Jasmin Burton, Mirboo North.

Praise for hospital I WAS recently an inpatient at Leongatha Hospital, having been admitted via emergency and I want to comment on how happy I was with my stay.

I found all the staff, from the kitchen, cleaning and nursing departments, and the doctors all so genuinely caring and considerate.

I was always greeted with a smile and no issue was ever a problem, whether it be needing a shower in the middle of the night, making sure I was always as comfortable as possible or making sure my dietary needs were met.

I so much appreciated being looked after in my home town. We are lucky to have this facility.

My hope is that this high standard of care at Leongatha Hospital can continue into the future.

Amelia Bolge, Leongatha.

Talk to the community WHY is it South Gippsland Shire Council won’t take the issue of the railway corridor back to the community for a consultative decision as to what is their preference before acting to remove the existing, quite useful, railway infrastructure?

Nobody we are aware of is opposed to the Great Southern Rail Trail extensions from Leongatha to Nyora (three stages proposed) per se.

The concern is there is no intention by council to enter into a meaningful consideration of the alternative three in one usage proposal that the private enterprise Southern Rail Group is hoping to establish.

For council to throw the private group and the $5 million seed funding out the door, without fully exploring every avenue of seeing they get a fair go, is not only in complete defiance of long established council policies, but, to put it mildly, is nonsensical!

Do the administrators and/or the staff not know what is in their own Economic Growth and Tourism Strategy (ie private enterprise is the preferred lead taker), the Community Engagement Strategy 2018-2022 or for that matter the Youth Strategy (ie no decisions about me without me).

It could be said council is not operating in accordance with the Local Government Act. Below are four points you need to know.

The cost figures bandied about by council only relate to the trail from Korumburra to Turner Street, Leongatha, which leaves a $1.25 million gap to actually connect the new trail to the existing trail.

Until a few months ago the cost to maintain the existing rail trail from Leongatha to Welshpool was not the responsibility of council ratepayers. From next July it will be.

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That is costed at about $600,000 pa – roughly equal to another one per cent on your rate bill.

So how much more is going to be added by the rail trail extensions?

Southern Rail Group will directly employ about 30 people, with massive spin off to other shire businesses.

All barriers to the Southern Rail Group proposal that have been put forward by council can be overcome if council has a will to do so. That includes seeking a variation to the VicTrack lease.

It is up to the people to apply enough pressure on council to drop their totalitarian approach to this matter and give the people the consultation they deserve.

John McCombe, Leongatha.

Big deficits a no, no I HAVE long held a personal expert financial opinion as a Certified Practising Accountant that Bass Coast Shire Council’s trend of accumulating underlying operating deficits (in excess of $25 million over the past seven financial years to June 30, 2019) is high risk.

Coupled with a shortfall in excess of $10 million in cash to cover reserves, and a less than optimal capital budgeting model, this will require council to generate and utilise future operating surpluses and borrow substantially to fund its upcoming capital expenditure program.

For example, the Cowes Cultural Centre project is being financed by borrowings of $15 million and reserves of $4 million (and I dispute reserve funds are available in cash).

Consequently, my view is the centre project financing arrangements are a direct result of the trend of council accumulating underlying operating deficits, and this is not sustainable.

I also anticipate council’s borrowings will increase exponentially relative to other councils in Gippsland including Latrobe, Baw Baw, South Gippsland, East Gippsland and Wellington, and may reach or be close to high risk.

I have discussed these matters extensively

with our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, and hold some optimism that a substantial transformation can still be achieved and reflected in council’s next strategic resource plan and 10 year financial plan due in 2020.

By way of example, should we be spending $19 million (including borrowings of $15 million) for a new Cowes centre or should these funds be allocated to renewal and or new expenditure on fixing roads, drainage and footpaths across the shire?

It is time – time to have these crucial conversations. This, in my personal opinion, is the ‘big picture’ financial legacy and challenge inherited by our new CEO and CFO, with major implications for the next council and future community generations.

That said, I encourage residents and ratepayers to get actively involved in the upcoming budget discussions and submissions, and emphasise that our community has the right to be heard loudly and clearly about council’s budget priorities.

Cr Les Larke, Bass Coast Shire Council.

Tree lament BARE streetscape, shade gone and stark supermarket walls are the result of the removal of the 50 year old Queensland box trees in Peart Street, Leongatha.

The cost of this destruction and replanting trees must run into tens of thousands of dollars to the ratepayers of South Gippsland Shire.

Those responsible should be ashamed and the debacle be a warning to all of us.

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Well done, Mirboo North

“A DREAM doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work” (Colin Powell).

Therefore congratulations must go to the Preserve Our Forest Committee for their commitment, expertise and professionalism in their long fight to save our forests from logging.

The extensive biodiversity study, the socioeconomic surveys of the businesses/tourism accommodation operators and the community surveys all supported how important our native forests are for the wellbeing of our community and the environment.

The ongoing monetary value of our forests to our township far outstrips the logging value.

A big thank you to all the local and neighbouring communities, former residents and tourists that willingly supported the fight to save our three coupes from logging.

The unique appeal of Mirboo North is our native forests that are located within our town boundaries: Baths Road Reserve, rail trail, Lyrebird Walk and Dougs Track that is located on the Dickies Hill Tourist Road.

These native forests are the heart and soul of our town and Mirboo North will remain a better place for the present and future generations with their preservation.

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Bus stop sparks safety worries Grace Griffith COMMUNITY concern continues to grow over the dangerous eastbound V/ Line bus stop in Meeniyan, directly outside the Meeniyan IGA. with visitor numbers swelling during the summer months, many locals feel the bus stop is “an accident waiting to happen.”

“Meeniyan has become so busy in the five years I’ve owned the IGA,” supermarket owner Kaelene Shervell said.

The bus stop’s current location is a high traffic area for pedestrians, shoppers and vehicles, as well as being a tight and difficult space for bus drivers to navigate, according to Mrs Shervell.

“One of my customers was hit by a bus and lost the front panel of his car. There have been plenty of close calls as well,” she said.

“We are trying to get it moved away before something else happens.

“It’s using up car parks that could be used for visitors into town as well.”

Mrs Shervell said town groups and residents had been pushing for the bus stop’s relocation over the last few years, to no avail.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has

called for the State Government to get involved.

Mr O’Brien said he has been contacted by Meeniyan Tourism and Traders Association, Meeniyan Progress Association and even police seeking support for the relocation.

“With the recent opening of the fantastic new Pandesal Bakery, this location has only become busier and there is frustration from local traders and bus drivers that there is not enough space for the bus stop and people often illegally park in the stop itself,” he said.

Mr O’Brien said the community wants the bus stop moved to an area opposite the existing westbound stop, just before Tompkins Road and in front of Tandarra Park.

“This seems like a straight-forward and good solution as it will get the coach out of the main street, while still being close enough for passengers to access the CBD and other parts of town,” he said.

“I’ve now written to the Public Transport Minister, Melissa Horne asking her to intervene because we are now at an impasse.

“It’s been well over 12 months since I first had this matter brought to my attention at which time various agencies were planning a solution.

“It’s time now the government provided the funding necessary to relocate the bus stop and alleviate this problem.”

Council eyes millions for sporting projects BASS Coast Shire Council will apply for meeting room and storage space.

It will be at the Dalyston Recreation Reserve. up to $1.7 million from the State GovCouncil will apply for $500,000 and the project ernment for projects in Wonthaggi and is expected to cost $1.63 million. The remaining Dalyston.

Funding will be sought for the Guide Park Redevelopment Project and the Dalyston Netball Court and Pavilion Project.

Council has also earmarked a third project - the Wonthaggi Soccer Lighting and Pavilion - subject to grant funding.

The Guide Park will become a regional playspace and could cost $1.4 million. Council will seek a $700,000 grant and fund the rest. The project will be shovel ready in early 2020.

The Dalyston Netball Court and Pavilion Project will deliver two new netball courts and a new pavilion consisting of home and away change rooms, umpires change room, toilets, kitchenette,

funding will be provided by council. This project could be delivered in 2020-21.

Council allocated $700,000 to the Dalyston project, however this was deferred to undertake further investigations on the preferred location.

If funding is not forthcoming, council will deliver two new courts and a new toilet, and delay delivery of the new change pavilion while further funding investigations are carried out.

Council will apply for $500,000 for the Wonthaggi Soccer Lighting and Pavilion Project. The Wonthaggi Soccer Club will contribute $50,000 and this project could be delivered in 2020-21.

Soundshell works to start next year Funding of more than $400,000 has been INVERLOCH will become even more of a hub for festivals and events, with sourced by for the project, largely from the State construction of a soundshell to start after Government’s Pick My Project funding program, Bass Coast Shire Council and the Lions club.

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FIX THIS: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with Meeniyan IGA owner, Kaelene Shervell, are calling for the relocation of the eastbound Meeniyan bus stop.

We’re busy upgrading the Gippsland Line and there will be disruptions We’re constructing the new Avon River Bridge while works continue on the Metro Tunnel. V/Line will also undertake important track maintenance along the Gippsland Line.

Coaches replace trains on the Gippsland Line Thursday 2 January to Thursday 30 January Coaches will be a mix of express, semi-express and stopping all stations between Southern Cross, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.

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The project would be finished by March Inverloch and District Lions Club has signed a contract with Wonthaggi firm TS Constructions to 2020, in accordance with the Pick My Project build the soundshell in The Glade, near the site of guidelines.

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Council received dozens of nominations for the 2020 Australia Day awards, with Sale's Michael Page OAM being announced Wellington's Citizen of the Year.

Mr Page has made an incredible contribution to the Wellington community.

Young Citizen of the Year was celebrations of all sorts through won by 11-year-old Alex Nicholls its 148 year history. from Munro.

Sale United Football Club won Alex has dedicated his time the Event of the Year award to organising fundraising for its Annual Primary Schools events for drought-affected Twilight Tournament, which farmers, including an incredibly sees more than 500 primary successful fun run which raised aged children learning how to more than $7,000 and had 200 play soccer. competitors.

The calibre of nominees this year was exceptional and the Sale City Band received the task of selecting winners was a honour of Group of Year, for difficult one for Councillors. its contribution to community

Group Fitness Instructor Closes: EOI Ongoing

Meetings The next meeting of Council takes place on: Tuesday 4 February 2020 From 3.00pm at the Wellington Centre.

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

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

Let's celebrate! ellington's best and brightest citizens were celebrated at an annual luncheon in Sale last week.

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General Council Notices Christmas/New Year operating hours Please note that our Wellington Shire Council Service Centres in Sale and Yarram are closed over the holiday period. We will close at midday on Tuesday 24 December, 2019 and re-open for normal business on Thursday 2 January, 2020.

Changes to rubbish collection There will be no bin collection on Christmas Day. •

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Friday 27 December will be collected on Saturday 28 December

All other collection dates will remain as per normal.

The time has come around again where we are preparing for the Festive Season. Reflecting on the year that was 2019, the theme that resonates with me is ‘resilience’.

The Wellington community continues to battle through the drought and all the difficult circumstances that it brings. The compassion and mateship shown by our community to our local farmers has been inspiring, and our communities have shown a level of resilience that is to be aspired to.

May we continue to offer this level of compassion and understanding for those doing it tough and find the time to celebrate all the fantastic reasons we choose to live in the best part of the world. Merry Christmas.

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Merry Christmas from everyone at Wellington Shire Council

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Loch Sport and Dargo are popular holiday spots and receive an influx of visitors during the summer holidays.

Please utilise the additional hours to keep these areas clean for visitors and the local community.

The Dargo Transfer Station will be open on Thursday 26, Friday 27, Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 December, 2019 as well as Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Monday 6 January, 2020.

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School welcomes $200,000 gift The successful grant application, which was one of AN announcement of $200,000 in funding is the ultimate Christmas present for staff 53 from nearly 200 applications, has given Mrs Braden staff hopes for future successful applications. and students at South Gippsland Specialist and“We are always needing more funding and to School in Leongatha. evolve for the students,” she said.

The grant, which was announced yesterday (Monday) morning, will enable the school to make improvements to be more inclusive for students with disabilities and additional needs.

Parliamentary Secretary for Schools Tim Richardson met with principal Heather Braden to congratulate the school and staff on their “outstanding application.”

Mrs Braden was beaming, saying, “This is awesome, it’s so exciting.”

According to the overjoyed principal, funding will go towards an accessible playground at the school including a swing, agility course, sand area, play hut, tunnels, ladders and water play area.

The playground will also have rubber matting to create a smooth surface, helping students with mobility issues to easily access all areas.

“We will continue to grow our school grounds to grow with our students,” Mrs Braden said.

A higher volume of enrolments next year has also resulted in demand for more classrooms.

“We have more buildings going in next year,” Mrs Braden said.

Mr Richardson said the funding was great news for South Gippsland students who will get the benefits of new inclusive spaces to cater for a wider range of options for teaching and learning.

“These innovative projects help remove barriers to learning and participation, supporting the inclusion of all students regardless of their circumstances,” he said.

Commencement on works is yet to be determined but Mrs Braden confirmed the school will be donating old equipment, such as the school’s current climbing structure, to a local school or organisation.

Mirboo North Early Learning Centre also recently secured $15,000 in funding thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

This grant, under the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program, will help deliver an inclusive outdoor environment for children.

Bass Coast Specialist School reveived $200,000 for a playground.

Minister for Education, James Merlino, said these upgrades will “make a big difference in ensuring children of all abilities attending kindergarten in South Gippsland get the support they need to thrive.”

HAPPY DAY: It was all smiles at South Gippsland Specialist School yesterday (Monday) following the announcement of funding. (L-R) Parliamentary Secretary for Schools Tim Richardson with principal Heather Braden, school speech pathologist Claire Aeschlimann, students Jarrod Tonkin and Seeahn Halligan and assistant principal Tania Pell celebrated the news.

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POLICE and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) launched industrial action across regional Victoria yesterday (Monday).

MIRBOO North is set to re- turns us to the level of service the filled again and I thank the commuturn to normal police levels. Mirboo North has previously had. nity for its support,” he said.

One of the main sticking points in the latest enterprise bargaining agreement is a demand from the police union for a commitment from the State Government to guarantee minimum staffing numbers.

Local police may not supply details to command about the number of people breathalysed on the roads and other statistics. Running sheets may also be neglected.

The campaign, however, is set to escalate over time, with plans to ignore booking motorists part of a future plan.

DESPERATE ACTION: A recent ram raid at the Mirboo North hardware store highlighted the problem of too few police, with officers from Inverloch attending the scene.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said confirmation had come from Minister for Police Lisa Neville.

“I’ve now received a response that indicates that a sergeant and an additional ranking officer will be permanently based at the station from this month,” he said.

“I understand there will in fact also be a third officer generally on the Mirboo North roster which re-

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“I was contacted by a number of community members concerned about lack of police presence in Mirboo North after leave and other secondments left the station effectively unmanned.”

Recently the town’s hardware store was the scene of a ram raid, with police officers from Inverloch forced to attend.

“I’m pleased now that the pressure we put on the government has resulted in those positions being

“It’s just not good enough that our small country towns are left without police service and I hope we don’t see this reduction in staffing levels again.”

Mr O’Brien said South Gippsland was a low crime area but police numbers were affected because officers were rarely replaced when on leave, secondment or other duties.

“This is a great win for Mirboo North,” he said.

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WE are now upon the exciting time of year where the streets of Leongatha are lined with Christmas decorations and the sounds of Christmas Carols are coming from stores.

And it’s great to see so many people supporting their town in shopping and dining locally.

There are still a few more shopping days to get your last minute things so please remember to support the businesses that support your schools, events and clubs. They give work experience and jobs.

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LOCAL performers, kids’ games, a range well is great. It’s getting bigger and bigger.”

With every person performing and in attenof food, and a surprise appearance from dance thoroughly enjoying their time on Saturday Santa Claus - the 12th annual Leongatha night, the event was a huge success.

Community Carols did not disappoint.

With the crowds seemingly getting bigger each An estimated 2000 people took to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve on Saturday night to enjoy the entertainment on stage and get into the spirit of Christmas.

“We were actually quite surprised with the turnout and really happy as well,” organiser Natalie Stewart said.

“People just kept walking in. It was excellent to see everyone turn up for it and it was definitely a success.”

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“It’s rewarding to see so many people come and enjoy themselves,” Natalie said.

“As long as people keep having fun each year, at a free event like this, it will keep growing.”

BELOW: Santa paid a visit to surprise those who attended the carols, even performing with the kids on stage.

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Seachange pursuit boosts school Enrolments to rise at Inverloch The new portable has resulted in less yard THE appeal of a seachange is resulting in more students filling the classrooms of space for children, prompting the school council now work towards maximising the space availInverloch Primary School - so much so to able for students’ benefit. the school needed another building.

A new outdoor playspace for Preps has been

In a sight to behold, a portable building was lifted into the sky from the back of a truck and lowered into place, giving the school two new classrooms and a shared room.

The new portable will be ready for the start of the 2020 school year, when the school will welcome 452 children, up by 10 on this year’s enrolment.

“Surprisingly our Prep numbers are slightly TIME TO PLAY: (L-R) students Seb, Josie, Saurjyesh and Jesse enjoy the new Prep play- lower but we have got a lot of people moving to the area wanting a seachange,” principal Brett space at Inverloch Primary School.

Smith said.

“People are working from home or commuting, and people are moving here from Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley.”

created adjoining their classrooms, transforming a space that was rarely used.

At least six new teachers will join the staff, with some existing staff leaving.

Next year, the school will set about preparing a new strategic plan, with aspirations to improve maths, numeracy and literacy, as well as more ways to give students a greater say in how they learn.

The school may hold a short film festival of students’ films as the annual school performance.

At Kongwak Primary School this year, painting, electrical, roofing and plumbing works were done to refurbish buildings, and music lessons were reintroduced.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Christian Zahra

Inverloch Primary School principal Brett Smith with the new portable at the school.

Your farm is your business

THIS week myself and fellow administrators received a briefing from great communitybased organisations.

The presentation we received from Laura Brennan on behalf of the local FReeZA committee and Graeme Green on behalf of local men’s sheds were particularly inspiring.

As administrators, we regularly hear from people with advice or views about what council should do.

What was inspiring about these two presentations was hearing from people who had identified what was needed in the community and who had then set about organising people and resources to make it happen.

They are great role models and their work is having a positive impact in the community.

Our council community strengthening team do great work supporting groups and is an example of council at its best, partnering with fantastic local people and community organisations.

Myself and other administrators have also heard from local residents concerned about the proposed changes to the local law which has been out for public consultation.

It is fair to say the view of local people is overwhelmingly against several of the proposed changes.

In the context of such strong feedback, the

view of administrators is that to continue with the consultation process would be a waste of time given the views of the community have already been so clearly expressed.

At Wednesday’s council meeting we will consider a report that recommends council not proceed any further with the proposed local law changes.

If we vote to adopt that recommendation then council would stay with the existing local law.

We thank all of those who participated in the public consultation process – you have made yourselves heard clearly.

These processes are designed to elicit feedback from people and I think we are at our best – in those situations where there is clearly overwhelming sentiment about something – when we listen and act promptly to give effect to this.

As the year draws to a close, myself and fellow administrators have been honoured to attend local events with community organisations where recognition has been given to the work of volunteers.

We continue to be inspired by the amazing stories of personal commitment to volunteering spanning many decades and often across several organisations.

Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a happy and safe new year.

On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant now available A grant of up to $5000 is now available to eligible drought impacted farm businesses in the Wellington and East Gippsland shires.

Apply for funding to invest in on-farm drought preparedness and resilience, pasture management and recovery and farm business planning.

Contact ruralfinance.com.au or 1800 260 425 to find out more and to apply.

For more information on available drought support visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or call 136 186.

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Cr Brett Tessari THE YES Youth Hub was officially opened on Tuesday last week, where I was super proud to present a cheque for over $16,000 raised at the Mayor’s Fundraiser earlier this year.

I am passionate about supporting youth in our area and it is exciting to see the hub is now open and ready make a difference in Bass Coast.

Last Wednesday had us in Cowes for the last council meeting for 2019, and wow, was it a big one.

With a number of important community projects on the agenda, the gallery was full. It is always great to see members of the community at our meetings. It is a great way to engage with the decision-making process.

It’s nearly Christmas – and do you know how I know? Because I got to test out my vocal chords not once, but twice for carols events over the weekend.

I was in Inverloch on Saturday night, for some festive fun in The Glade, and then on Sunday I attended the Wonthaggi Carols, held

in Apex Park.

These community events are always so fabulously well attended, so it was no surprise to see some big crowds bringing the Christmas cheer to Bass Coast.

Carols events were also held in San Remo, Grantville and Corinella over the weekend, but if you still want to bust out some Christmassy tunes, head to the Cowes Foreshore Amphitheatre tonight for a family friendly night out, which is capped off with fireworks at 9.15pm.

Remember, fireworks can be distressing for animals, particularly dogs and horses, so if you live nearby please make sure your animals are safe and secure while the display is on.

In exciting news, we have now submitted our funding application for the Bass Coast University Centre.

A lot of hard work has gone in to developing the proposal and application over the last 18 months. Well done to everyone involved in putting the application together – fingers crossed we are successful.

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Words inspire octogenarian AT an age when many people’s minds ems in the Asian Literary Society’s Gems of Powould be slowing down, Jellie Wyckels- etry anthology and released her own collection of entitled And the Poetess Speaks. ma’s appears to becoming more active. works, And she’s almost finished a novella. It’s about The accomplished writer keeps on penning po-

a younger man in a relationship with an older ems and stories, publishing from South Gippsland woman. through to Asia.

At 84, Jellie has pledged to keep writing for as The Inverloch resident recently had four polong as she can.

“It just happens,” she quipped of her prolific work rate.

“You just get an idea in your head.”

Despite having penned many poems in her time, it’s hard for Jellie to pinpoint what makes an effective poem.

“The elements of poetry are rhyme and rhythm.

You either having a feeling for it or you don’t,” she said.

However, a passage in Flowers of the Soul, a collection of her poetry from 2016, gives some insight.

“Poems are the flowers of the soul. It is the poet who discovers a bud, nourishes the plant until the bud burst into life and the poem blooms,” she wrote.

Jellie’s Asian foray has exposed her to how writers from other cultures approach the written word. It’s a subject that fascinates her, being able to write in Dutch as well as in English.

“The Asians are so different in their approach to poetry. They are far more lyrical and Westerners are a bit more down to earth,” she said.

CREATIVE MIND: Jellie Wyckelsma of And the Poetess Speaks examines such topics Inverloch with her latest collection of poetry, as the creation of poetry, being inspired by nature, kindness and attitude.

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BUSINESS MILESTONE: Adrian and Trudy Banks of newsXpress Inverloch are celebrating 10 years of running the popular local store.

Newsagency delivers more than the news TRUDY and Adrian Banks are passionate about their business and it shows as soon as customers walk through the door.

They run newsXpress Inverloch, but this is far from an ordinary newsagency.

Customers will find the expected newspapers, magazines, greeting cards and stationery, but they will also be surprised.

Trudy and Adrian are celebrating 10 years of running the popular newsagency and over that time have built up the product range to include the best quality toys, including treasured Lego and wooden toys, entertaining games and beach items, along with an extensive range of gifts and books, perfect for holiday reading.

There is an intriguing variety of Christmas present ideas you may not find elsewhere, such as Royal Australian Mint collector coins, beach toys, unusual outdoor games and eco-friendly wares.

“We have a business that we are truly proud of, selling great products from respected brands,” Trudy said.

“We have three teenage children who are all willing to pitch in. Our staff are wonderful and have been on this journey for almost as long as we have.”

Trudy and Adrian always knew they

wanted to run their own business, having come from business families themselves in Inverloch.

Adrian worked at the former Banks butchery in Inverloch and Trudy's mum run a gift shop and florist called Country Collections.

Trudy’s whole family have (and still do) own and run various businesses in town her parents have been small business owners her whole life.

A former nurse, Trudy knew in the back of her mind that she wanted to run a shop.

“We stepped into it not really knowing how a newsagency worked, but we knew what we wanted it to be,” she said.

“Obviously growing up with parents with a business we knew some of the rules and with young kids at the time, we saw there was a real opportunity to have more than just the magazines and newspapers.” newsXpress Inverloch is involved in the community, donating prizes to the junior players at Inverloch Cricket Club, and supporting others sports clubs and events, such as Carols in the Glade.

Trudy thanked their loyal customers for their ongoing support.

“You know how important it is to shop locally and we thank you for your commitment to spreading the word about what we do,” she said.

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Health & Wholefoods Leongatha THE building at 33 Bair Street, which now houses Health and Whole Foods Leongatha, has a long history providing for the community.

In fact, it has come full circle after making its beginnings as a grocery store ownedbyRosieLincolnduringthe1950s.

During the 1970s the supermarket was taken over by the Naudis family, and then in the mid-80s was operated by the Popplefamily.

Elizabeth and Tom Popple, who returned from Melbourne to Leongatha to run the supermarket, conducted business for 10 years from the premise beforeretiringinthemid-90s.

It was then home to KB Carpet and

Furnishings before becoming Carpet Court in 2013. Carpet Court relocated mid this year, allowing a prime opportunity for owners Greg and Sandra Pearcetorenovatethepremise.

The building has been owned by their family-theHoltfamily-sincethe'70s.

Several layers of old, patchwork flooring laid over the years were recently removed to reveal original floorboards dating back to the '50s which have been restored and, in places, replaced thanks tocarpenterJulianLaws.

Mrs Pearce said it was important to her and her husband to employ local people, including plumber Stuart Harry and electrician Rohan Kaldvee, and use local materials when renovating this Leongathaestablishment.

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And with Health and Whole Foods Leongatha now taking up residence, Greg andSandraareelated.

“I've always been a supporter of their business for probably 30 years now,” Sandrasaid.

“It was an easy choice. And who would have known the building would supplyfoodagain!”

Health and Whole Foods Leongatha has been in the township for over 50 years, owned and operated by local families throughoutthattime.

Current caretaker, Suzi and Glenn Bath, said the business would remain a localstapleformanyyearstocome.

The store reopened its doors at its new location on October 1 and is open Monday toSaturday.

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Awards recognise Wellington’s best YARRAM was well represented by nity get together for drought affected farmers.

The Giffard CWA was a finalist in the comnominees for this year’s Wellington Ausmunity group of the year. tralia Day awards, but unfortunately the Sale’s Michael Page OAM was named citizen district did not bring home any awards. of the year at a luncheon in Sale last week.

David Phelan was nominated for citizen of the year and Yarram Yarram Landcare Network had two events nominated in the event of year category.

These were the JARR film project (Jack and Albert River Restoration Project) and the commu-

Sale’s Michael Page OAM and Munro’s Alex Nicolls were named Wellington Shire citizen of the year for 2020 and junior citizen of the year respectively at the Australia Day awards luncheon.

His recent involvements include the Monday Tucker Program which provides a weekly hot meal for those less fortunate; the Sale Music Festival; the Police Mentoring Program; the Engaging Youth Program; the SEED Community Garden initiative; and the Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre.

Alex Nicholls of Munro was named young citizen of the year for his contribution to his local farming communities battling the drought.

The 11-year-old organised a successful fundraising fun run for drought affected farmers and their families.

Sale City Band took the honours in the group of the year category.

The band was first established 148 years ago and is an institution in Wellington.

The event of the year category was won by Sale United Football Club for its Annual Primary Schools Twilight Tournament, which sees more than 500 primary aged children of all abilities learning to play soccer in a competition held over eight weeks.

The tournament has been running for 25 years and is a highlight of the sporting calendar for many primary school children throughout Wellington.

Mayor Cr Alan Hall congratulated all the nominees and winners of the annual awards.

“In Wellington shire we are fortunate to have so many fantastic residents who really care about their towns and the people in them,” he said.

“They actively become involved, using their passions, skills and experience to make Wellington a better place to live.

“Today we recognised their generosity and congratulated these extraordinary citizens on their commitment to our community.”

COMMUNITY GROUP: (L-R) Wellington Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Gayle Maher with members of the Giffard CWA, Lisa Harrison, Anne Harrison, Kaylene Hams and supporter Steve Harrison. The group was a finalist for community group of the year in the Wellington Shire Australia Day awards.

Yarram road wins federal funding DUDLEY Street in Yarram will be improved when Wellington Shire Council receives an additional $3 million from the Federal Government for works to improve road safety.

The Roads to Recovery funding was welcomed by Gippsland MP Darren Chester.

“This additional funding has been allocated to drought-affected communities as part of the recently announced drought response package,” he said.

“Wellington has been suffering from this

drought and this funding injection will create more jobs, stimulate local economic activity, and improve road infrastructure and safety.”

More than $3 million will be made available to Wellington Shire Council from January 2020.

“It’s a sad fact that a disproportionate number of people are killed on rural roads and for many years I have campaigned for projects that improve road safety across Gippsland,” Mr Chester said.

“This additional money will provide the council with the opportunity and means to further improve roads around Wellington.”

(L-R) Wellington Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Gayle Maher with members of the Yarram Yarram Landcare Network, Melissa Ainsworth, Helga Binder, Dave Smith, Elizabeth Balderstone, Frankie MacLennan and Michael Hobson. The network was a finalist for community event of the year at the Wellington Shire Australia Day awards.

WORD ON THE STREET Today we talk to Yarram Scouts group leader and recent owner of the Bull Bar and Gallery, Robert Long.

and then in early September we were given the opportunity to buy the bar itself, so we decided to take it on and see how it went.

Most of what we run through the kitchen comes from our garden, and we use local meats and anything we can get locally so that we can support all the local businesses in what we are endeavouring to do here.

This is our second downshift to be able to produce what we eat instead of having to buy it.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

My wife and I are the recent owners of the Bull Bar and Gallery.

We moved here from a small country town called Crookwell which is half an hour northeast from Goulburn.

We decided it was too cold, so we decided to chase the coast.

My wife and all my children – we are a family of seven – bundled ourselves into a caravan and consecutively went around the coast to every town we could find.

By the time we got here, we hadn’t seen anything we liked at all and we found exactly what we were looking for just out of town.

What was it you were looking for?

We were looking for fertile ground that typically didn’t frost that we could grow commercial fruit on.

When we found the place we bought, there were already 50 established fruit trees on the block, plenty of space for vegie gardens and livestock, and very fertile silk flats from the river.

The first season we had an absolute glut of fruit.

We had peaches, nectarines, kiwi fruit, and figs - pretty much you name it, we had it.

So we got our kitchen certified to be able to

You’re also the group leader for the Yarram Scouts. What is your interest with scouts?

produce jams, jelly and relishes and we started Jack River Produce.

We were producing products to sell at local markets.

Then we started doing tarts and butters and lemon butters, anything to do with what we had.

Then we started stocking some shops like the Gippsland Pantry which then branched into doing ready meals.

The owners at the Bull Bar and Gallery had one of our meals and asked if we wanted to run the kitchen for them.

We moved into the kitchen in April (this year)

The interest with the scouts is that I went right through and achieved a Queen’s Scout Award (the highest award achievable in the scouting movement in the Commonwealth realms) as a senior scout or adventurer.

My children have shown interest in scouts too.

The scouting movement offers a range of opportunities that you wouldn’t normally get.

We are not a family which typically sits down and spends hours in front of the television or computer screen; we spend a lot more time outside.

So for my kids to get involved in abseiling, rock climbing, going hiking, to know the lie of the land, how to get in touch with emergency services, or how to plan that you are going somewhere and to make sure emergency services know where you are – it’s all the life skills which are involved through the scouting organisation.

The benefits that youth get from that are quite considerable.

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Yarram Christmas Storytelling comes free READING helps foster the imagination and is fundamental for the development of any child.

HOSPITAL GIVES: (L-R) Naughty elf Paul Durkin and Kerrie Disney admire the giving tree that will soon have lots of gifts for needy children placed under it by the staff of Yarram and District Health Service.

Kerrie has been coordinating the giving tree for many years and is always blown away by the generosity of the staff who show how much they care about their community.

To promote this, children and young people will have the opportunity to participate in a free storytelling activity at Yarram Library, and other Wellington libraries, this January.

Provided as part of council’s school holiday program, this is an opportunity for children to create and share stories through writing, with objects, pictures or storytelling.

The theme this year is A Roomful of Stories.

Wellington Shire Council mayor Cr Alan Hall said the Summer Reading Club activities encourage children and young people to visit libraries, stimulate a love of reading and build a lifelong library habit.

“Our libraries are fun places to visit; they help connect you

READ TOGETHER: Yarram’s Levi Kidd and Tania Bowden share a story at Yarram Library. and your family with your community,” he said.

“Stories are everywhere, waiting to be shared.”

Free activities will be held at Yarram Library, Tuesday, January 14, 2pm-3pm.

The event is free, however, bookings are essential.

To reserve your place, call 5142 3146 or email library@ wellington.vic.gov.au.

For further information visit summerreadingclub.org.au

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CELEBRATED muralist and street artist, Heesco Khosnaran, will be returning to Yarram next year.

Off the back of his successful artworks in YarFESTIVE CELEBRATION: (L-R) Judy ram, including murals at The Ship Inn Motel and McLachlan and Marie Pretty organised a Bull Bar and Gallery, he will again bring life to Christmas break-up for members of Focus walls around the town.

This will include space at Federal Coffee Palon Gardening Group. ace and Yarram Golf Club, with others yet to be confirmed.

He is expected to spend seven to 10 days painting the town in March 2020.

Yarram and District Traders Association are supporting the project and funding will be sourced via personal and business contributions and grants.

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FORTY members of Yarram’s Focus on Gardening Group had their Christmas dinner at the Alberton Hotel recently.

Members visit a different garden each month and sometimes enjoy a bus trip away to visit other gardens.

Group leaders Judy McLachlan and Marie Pretty have ensured a wonderful year of activities for the members.

Recently the group sent $3000 to fire affected families in NSW so they could buy new plants for their blackened gardens.

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Yarram Christmas

Gifts all round at Christmas party HUNDREDS of excited children filled Yarram’s Memorial Park recently.

They were there for the Yarram Early Learning Centre’s annual Christmas party and enjoyed activities before Santa arrived with a present for each child.

Ally Woods and Shylah Lay, both of Yarram, enjoy activities at Yarram Early Learning Centre’s Christmas party.

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We dare to repair Daniel Renfrey WHEN visiting a café, you may expect cake, coffee and good company, but a few handy workers mending your broken items may be a surprise.

Karen Ellis of Mend It had a blast at the repair café at Leongatha Community House, mending clothes and other goods.

This wasn’t the case at the Leongatha Community House recently, where a Share and Repair café was hosted in affiliation with Mend It Australia.

Mend It Australia’s Karen and Danny Ellis fixed items people brought in for attention, over cake and coffee.

“The repair café movement started back in 2009 in the Netherlands to try and promote keeping stuff out of landfill,” Karen said.

“Australia has around 30 repair cafes, but you can also just have share and repair days like the community house has.”

People brought in many items, ranging from socks to toasters, to get mended and enjoyed the treats on offer.

Plenty of friendly and educational discussion was also had.

“Keeping stuff out of landfill is the aim, but SHARE AND REPAIR: Mend It’s Danny Ellis helps a customer repair a broken what happens is once it starts, people recognise toaster at Leongatha Community House. the community inclusion it brings,” Karen said.

“Bringing the community together is pretty Overall, the day was a success, and with share Wonthaggi, it’s safe to say this positive messpecial and people usually value their things a bit and repair cafes popping up throughout Korum- sage and cause is spreading throughout South more after they’re fixed too.” burra, Venus Bay, Mirboo North, Inverloch and Gippsland.

Racing event backs health service THE proceeds of an Oaks Day event will $3000 to Yarram and District Health Service’s Mary Garland, on behalf of the fundraising benefit Yarram Palliative Care.

The funds of the racing carnival event will enable the purchase of a syringe driver to be used on the palliative care ward at Yarram Hospital and by district nursing staff out in the field.

A syringe driver regulates medication to a patient over a 24 hour period Judy Stephens and Faye Taylor presented

group.

“We would really like to thank the Yarram Country Club, who once again hosted this event, the Yarram fundraisers and the Good Time Motoring Club, as well as everyone who came along and joined in the fun,” Mrs Stephens said.

Ms Garland thanked the hardworking fundraising group for its support over many years.

CONGRATULATIONS: Toora Primary School’s (L-R) Tom, Lavella and Maddy celebrated the end of primary schooling with a photo booth.

Students celebrate in style WHILE it might have been a small cohort, around 50 people came together to celebrate the graduation of Toora Primary School’s three Year 6 students.

Tom, Lavella and Maddy, the only Year 6 students at the school, were celebrated by teachers, parents, siblings and grandparents at their graduation at the Toora Football Club.

“They have all contributed a lot to our school

over the years and have showed great leadership qualities,” principal Luke Haustorfer said.

“They will be dearly missed from our school community and we wish them all the best in their future education.”

Tom and Lavella will head off to Foster Secondary College and Maddy will commence Year 7 at Mary MacKillop in Leongatha.

Six students will commence Year 6 at Toora Primary School next year.

CARING TEAM: Oaks Day fundraiser organiser Judy Stephens (second from left) and Faye Taylor (second from right) presented Yarram and District Health Service’s Mary Garland with the proceeds of their recent fundraiser, watched by district nurses Rebecca Brennan and Lindy Thunder.

Christmas Party Builders back men’s shed Wed Dec 18 at 11am

Come along and enjoy coffee & cake with members & volunteers.

Sewing & patchworking group meet every Tuesday starting on Jan 14 from 1-4pm. Beginners welcome.

Weekly Italian & Spanish language classes in 2020.

All the favourites groups & classes will be back in the new year plus new classes as well.

The House will be closed for Christmas/New Year from Friday December 20 reopening on Monday January 13, 2020.

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This year, the Considine and Johnston golf day THIS year marked a remarkable 44th annual Considine and Johnston Golf Day. bettered its 2018 record and raised $600, which The event has been held at the Leongatha Golf Club continuously since 1975, and has become a staple event in the town’s annual calendar for local tradespeople and suppliers alike.

Over the past several years, the Independent Builders Network has jumped on board and arranged a fundraiser for the Leongatha Men’s Shed.

Considine and Johnston was recently announced as the builder of the new men’s shed to be built at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

The shed brings 40 men together each week, allowing men of all ages to network and support each other.

The new shed will further boost membership and be bigger than the current shed at the former Leongatha Primary School site.

The new shed will include a large meeting area that will be made available to the local community and private enterprises.

will be used towards developing the new shed.

Considine and Johnston is involved with the Independent Builders Network Adaptable Living program, which produces accessible housing for regular Australians.

Adaptable Living meets the Australian Livable Housing Guidelines which makes houses easier to navigate and live in.

Seven key components of the home are made slightly differently, such as door widths and the design ensures a safe and continuous flow throughout the dwelling.

Men’s shed president Max Wood said the men were grateful for the ongoing support of the Independent Builders Network and Considine and Johnston, and hoped they would continue to promote awareness of the benefits of the Men’s HANDY BOOST: Phillip Johnston of ConShed Association, particularly to the tradespeople, sidine and Johnston (R) hands $600 for the and keep having fun raising money at future golf Leongatha Men’s Shed to shed president days.

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However like most plums it does need a pollinator such as other Japanese plums such as ruby blood, mariposa or Satsuma. All of these plums are available as dwarf.

Indoor plants are popular and the choice of decorative pots to complement the pots is enormous.

There are a huge range of indoor plants to choose and they make a great gift.

Poinsettias are popular as a Christmas gift but the disadvantage of these plants is that once Christmas is over, so is the interest in these plants, whereas if you buy a plant like a peace lily with lush green foliage and white flowers (spathipyllum species), it not only looks good but is easy to care for and has year round interest.

Team it with an interesting pot or gift wrap in red paper to give it a Christmas feel, and you have a gift anyone would appreciate.

Cacti and succulents are old fashioned plants that have made a big comeback and there are some really interesting varieties around if you search.

These make great presents and are often inexpensive; you can pick up a succulent for a couple of dollars, with a matching pots from $4 and this makes a great teacher’s present or a stocking filler.

For the collectors you make up a collection of unusual varieties or buy ready-made collections.

There are also some great decorative bowls that enhance the collections and make your gift individual.

You can use cactus and succulents to make a fairy garden which are great gifts for kids or better still, collect the plants, bowls, ornaments and stones and make it a project.

Bush tucker such as lemon myrtle, aniseed A peace lily makes a great present this myrtle, mountain pepper and native limes to name Christmas. a few are popular and in high demand.

For something different (again for the person who has everything), consider the strawberry gum.

This medium size tree grows in the northern tablelands of New South Wales.

The Indigenous Australians who passed through the Northern Tablelands would often find the right gift. A living gift is a gift that continues to give.

For the person that has everything there are some great new plant releases plus hard to find different indoors plants.

Just released is a new plum tree called a-okay plum. This is a blood plum that has the highest antioxidants when compared to other plums.

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Buy yourself a lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lock, stock and barrel, this is a great ARE you a mechanic looking for the seachange opportunity for a mechanic wanting to chance to be your own boss?

Three reputable automotive businesses in Ko- escape the Melbourne rat race,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The three businesses are for sale at an amazrumburra are for sale.

They are DA Automotive Repairs, Burra Spare ing price freehold price and are located under one Parts and Korumburra Tyres, all offered to a new roof, with great local clientele.

DA Automotive Repairs is a business trusted owner by David Amor. for its quality maintenance and service work, with an ability to work on older vehicles.

The business specialises in all service work: tune-ups, steerings, brakes, welding and electrical through to maintenance.

Customers have been able to count on the technical expertise of the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly and knowledgeable staff to keep their vehicles in the best running condition.

David opened DA Automotive Repairs in 1993 and the successful family business would suit many people, being just 75 minutes to Melbourne, 25 minutes to Inverloch and located in a country town of approximately 4950 people.

Korumburra continues to grow, with new estates opening, and Burra Spare Parts is the only spare parts store in town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have heaps of pre-90s spare parts, from EH Holden and XA Ford onwards, and have more stock than other part stores,â&#x20AC;? David said.

Korumburra Tyres is an independent seller and a genuine tyre service, with most tyre brands available.

The sale of the businesses includes all stock, equipment and tools, including a forklift and loan car, and comes with good turnover figures.

NEXT CHAPTER: David Amor is selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is your one stop shop that has the lot,â&#x20AC;?

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BREAKING GROUND: Grade 6 students at Foster Primary School, Tayah and Gypsy, challenge gender stereotypes of job roles.

Foster children quash stereotypes To celebrate the 16 Days campaign, students FOSTER Primary School celebrated 16 Days of Activism with a dress-up family decorated Foster with their artworks and orange hands, with messages from children examining picnic.

Parents, carers, friends and the public were invited to enjoy a picnic lunch with students and join in fun and games.

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The picnic was followed by a classroom activity exploring gender stereotypes in the workforce.

NEWS IN BRIEF Christmas in Venus Bay SANTA is coming to Venus Bay on a fire truck during the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual street party.

The fun-filled event will be held on Monday, December 23, 4pm-6pm.

Everyone is welcome and there will be a sausage sizzle and presents for all the children.

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THE Pre-Christmas Party held at Dumbalk Memorial Park was an event to remember.

Cold, windy weather would have prevented many from coming but all who attended enjoyed each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company.

Horse and wagon rides, carrying passengers around Dumbalk, were a big winner.

Father Christmas was a major attraction, with children lining up to receive his sweet gift.

Visitors enjoyed a barbecue and while the jumping castle was cancelled due to windy conditions, it has been booked again for Australia Day celebrations at Dumbalk on January 26 from 6pm onwards.

The Dumbalk Progress Association co-ordinated the evening.

keep an eye out for it at www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au The last activity for the year is Connect Over Food Luncheon this Tuesday, December 17. Bring along a dish or packet of something to share. The lunch will start at 1pm.

Milpara will close for the Christmas holiday from 4.30pm Friday, December 20 and open again on Tuesday, January 28.

Milpara is the venue for first aid courses on Saturday, December 21, and yes, it is going ahead.

Centrelink is closed on public holidays but will be open during the school break: Tuesdays, 10am2pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-1pm.

The staff and volunteers of Milpara Community House would like to offer warm wishes for a safe and happy summer holiday, and look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

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AN action-packed program for Summer by the Sea 2020 has been unveiled and bookings are now open.

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Enjoy nocturnal coastal rambles at Walkerville and fishing workshops for beginners at beaches Milpara news across the Gippsland coastline.

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THE VIBE London artist returns to Fish Creek Rosalind said she longs to return to Australia “It was somewhat of a lightning strike that ROSALIND Forster, skilled linocut and watercolour artist deriving from London, certainly changed my life and the imagery of my but the exhibition will have to suffice for the timeThe quality of light in both places – Greece being. will travel back to Gecko Studio Gallery work.

“I thank you all so much for the opportunity to and Australia - was a major influence,” she said. for her second exhibition, Retrospective.

“Australia gave me so much confidence as an connect with a much-loved country,” she said.

The display, which will feature stunning artist which was much needed at a low point in The official opening of the exhibition will take linocuts, lithographs and delicate watercolours of my life.” place Friday, December 20, 6-pm.

Australia, England and Greece, will run from December 19 to Janurary 22, 2020 at the Fish Creek gallery.

“I first came to Australia with my then husband who was on a teaching exchange and I spent a lot of time drawing in sketchbooks,” Rosalind said.

“I was so knocked out by the native flora and also the tradition of women printmakers which I had no idea about.”

On the strength of this, and through her artist friend Colin Lancely, she was offered a show at the Painters Gallery in Sydney the following year.

“More drawing followed and I had two exhibitions with Australian galleries which were successful, enabling me to travel whilst they were on and do more work,” she said.

Linocuts by Rosalind Forster such as this During these travels, Rosalind also discovered one, Hoar Frost 2008, will be on display at the Greek islands.

Gecko Studio Gallery this month and next.

ENGLISH INFLUENCE: London born artist, Rosalind Forster, will return to Fish Creek for an exhibition of her art this month.

CROWD FAVOURITE: The inclusive production of Real. Not Real attracted nearly 400 audience members last week in Wonthaggi.

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“There were people from the Bass Coast Adult Education Centre, a lot of people with disability and without – it was a really diverse audience,” she said.

Alisha said she believed the ripple effect and conversations sparked from such a moving performance would be significant.

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Emily Ardley, founder of local theatre group (it’s no) Drama, was proud to see another of her group’s productions hit the stage in Wonthaggi last week.

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The inclusive performance provided an improvisational glimpse into the true and make-believe experiences that shape the casts’ thoughts, dreams and imaginations.

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College honours students’ achievements STUDENTS’ success at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha was celebrated recently.

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ON THE LAND Farmers welcome action on animal welfare website Brad Lester A DUMBALK farming couple have welcomed the revoking of the charity status of an organisation that listed their business on a website suggesting farmers engaged in poor animal welfare.

Sharon and Rob Fisher of Blue Tree Honey Farm were listed on the Aussie Farms’ map.

While the map had no effect on their business, Mrs Fisher said the act showed their customers “what an indiscriminate and absurd organisation Aussie Farms would appear to be”.

The charity registration of Aussie Farms has been revoked by the Australian Charities and Notfor-profits Commission.

“As a small beekeeping business with under 100 beehives, the welfare and sustainability of our bees is paramount to our ongoing production,” Mrs Fisher said.

“Poor treatment of bees is both detrimental to our brand and would conflict with our ethical approach to what we do.”

She said the couple employs beekeeping techniques that consider bees’ wellbeing, including adhering to the Victorian Apiary Code of Practice, Biosecurity Principles and Practices and management principles around welfare of the bees.

This includes correct location of hives, access to suitable water and food sources, and ensuring enough honey was left on hives to ensure bees remain healthy and not stressed.

“Aussie Farms losing its charity status would seem appropriate given its indiscriminate and uninformed attack on many businesses that treat livestock with the greatest of care, whilst appearing to ignore some industries that are detrimental to animal wellbeing,” Mrs Fisher said.

“Most farmers we know take great pride in the

care and wellbeing of their livestock, including ourselves. We support the proper care of animals.

“To have not even been approached by Aussie Farms - we’d have happily answered any questions - but instead seemingly picked out of a phone book and listed, well it was very poor.

“Maybe attention can now be given to animal welfare organisations and not radical elements more intent on being in the news than getting the facts right.”

Revocation of charity status takes away the organisation’s Commonwealth charity tax concessions, including income tax exemption, fringe benefits tax rebates, and goods and services tax concessions.

Aussie Farms was registered by the commission effective January 1, 2018, with the purpose of preventing or relieving the suffering of animals.

The commission’s investigation into the charity was completed on November 18, 2019, with the decision to revoke charity status effective from that date.

Commissioner Dr Gary Johns said revocation of charity status was reserved for the most serious of cases.

“Charities must stick to their purpose, and maintain their obligations under the ACNC Act, Charities Act and adhere to governance standards,” he said.

The commission is prevented from publishing the findings from investigations, or the nature of the concerns, due to secrecy provisions in the ACNC Act. In a statement, Aussie Farms said the revocation was “extremely disappointing”, saying the farming industry had influenced the commission’s decision.

“The ACNC has failed to satisfactorily explain why this decision has been made, other than a lack of formal documentation regarding the decision to publish our Farm Transparency Map in Janu-

ary this year, but appear unable or unwilling to explain why such documentation is necessary or how we are to retroactively create it without engaging in fraud,” the statement said.

Aussie Farms is calling for an external review of the commission’s ability to perform its role independently.

“As for how this affects our operations, the only difference is that we must now pay tax on any unspent fundraising at the end of each financial year,” the statement said.

“We remain a non-profit animal protection organisation dedicated to exposing and ending systemic animal cruelty.”

SELF DEFENCE: Sharon Fisher of Blue Tree Honey Farm at Dumbalk has defended her business’s animal welfare practices.

Solid bidding makes farmers happy THERE were approximately 1050 export and 200 young cattle penned representing a similar overall number weekon-week.

All of the regular buyers were present and showing more interest in a dearer market in places. Quality was mixed with limited numbers of prime cattle and secondary drafts well supplied.

Trade cattle sold to firm demand. Grown steers and bullocks sold firm. A better quality selection of heavy heifers sold at dearer prices. Heavy manufacturing steers gained 6c to 10c/kg on most sales.

Cows were predominately 5c to 10c/kg dearer and more on some sales. Heavy bulls improved 5c to 15c/kg.Yearling trade steers sold from 280c to

293c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made from 260c to 285c/kg.

Grown steers sold from 278c to 302c/kg. Bullocks made from 275c to 312c/kg. Heavy grown heifers sold from 240c to 285c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made from 228c to 271c with the crossbred portion making from 240c to 290c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold from 172c to 229c/kg. Heavy weight cows made from 198c to 253c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls sold from 266c to 315c with the dairy lots from 247c to 270c/kg.

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Wednesday, December 11 BULLOCKS 12 Sullivan GJ & LC 13 Reyela Pty Ltd 15 Summers Bf & Dm 16 Vuillerman L 5 Davis K 6 Campbell Aj & Gl 14 Stacey Jw & D STEERS 1 Dicorleto Ac & M 2 Bowker K 5 Fromhold Le 1 Cummaudo Gt 4 Goldsmith Ht & Pr 2 Jeffrey M J HEIFERS 1 Bowker K 3 Tuckett Gs & J

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ON THE LAND Geoff closes the gate on lifetime’s work Daniel Renfrey RARE Ford GTs, motorbikes, a Haines Hunter boat, tools, antique furniture and more made Geoff Taafe’s clearing sale one for the ages on Friday at Kongwak.

Many South Gippslanders stopped by the 70-year-old’s property to feast their eyes on the goods on offer.

With so many incredible items collected, Geoff thought the time was right to give others an opportunity to enjoy his prized possessions.

“The shed was absolutely packed with everything that’s being sold and my two grandsons Kyah and Chris and a few others worked hard for two weeks to clear everything out and get it all ready,” Geoff said.

“It would break my heart if I was to go and then all this stuff was left for the kids or someone.

I didn’t want to leave them in a mess so we decided to let the community have at it all.”

A range of tools, including helicopters to smooth out concrete, were there for the taking.

Home appliances such as sewing machines

and dishwashers were available and antique furniture was also on show, catching the eye of a few customers.

“I have a bit of a passion, a knack for collecting antique furniture,” Geoff said.

“When I see things I buy them and send them across to my daughter but she’s probably a bit sick of it now.”

The standout items of the sale though were the vehicles and machinery.

A go-kart, a forklift, a tractor, a Haines Hunter boat, a Mercedes, and a range of rare Ford GT cars were all available in perfect condition.

There were only two Haines Hunter boats in Gippsland at one stage and Geoff also believes two of the GT models are no longer available.

“The cars are very rare. You just can’t buy them now. On one of them the numberplate would be worth almost $50,000 on its’ own,” he said.

“We’ll never, ever again in our lives see those models of cars, so it’s good to give others the opportunity to own one.”

Geoff enjoyed his time conversing with customers throughout the day, with the sale being a FASCINATING SALE: Geoff Taafe (middle), joined by grandsons Chris Williams (left) and Kyah Karavisilis (right), said goodbye to his prized Ford GT F on Friday. great success.

Callum Moscript to farm for ideas in New Zealand THE chance to travel overseas and learn from other farmers isn’t offered to many, but Leongatha South’s Callum Moscript will do just that when he heads to New Zealand on a scholarship with the Gardiner Foundation early next year.

Australia and learn about the farming industry and how farmers operate in New Zealand for eight days.

“It was pleasing when I found out I got the scholarship, it’s always nice to be recognised,” Callum said.

“I’m going with an open mind, seeing what The 27-year-old dairy farmer will have the happens and I’ll try to be a bit of a sponge, just chance to travel with seven others from around finding out as much as I can.”

Callum has been a dairy farmer for many years and grew up on the Leongatha South farm he now works.

This has instilled in him a huge passion for the lifestyle and business, and he is excited to meet likeminded Aussies and learn from them whilst overseas.

“Being a multi-generational farmer really challenges you and inspires you to get out of bed every day and be better at what you do,” Callum said.

“I’m more looking forward to spending time with more Aussies. I’ve been lucky enough to do a lot of travel through work and you actually learn a lot from the people you go with.”

During the trip, Callum will look to pick up ideas about how to continue evolving in an industry which is always challenging.

“It’s a great opportunity,” he said.

“For the industry as a whole now it’s about being ethical, sustainable and thinking about consumer in everything you do.”

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Occupational Therapist - San Remo Part-time position available in San Remo. Work on beautiful Phillip Island as part of the Scope Gippsland Team, supporting children and adults with disabilities.

About The Role We currently provide intervention and therapy to clients with a wide range of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy and Intellectual Disability. We support our clients in the following areas: ? Paediatrics - Sensory processing, gross and fine motor skills, self-care skills, emotional regulation, assistive technology and key worker support ? Adults - Functional assessments, home assessments and modifications, independent living skill building and assistive technology assessment.

In this role you will: ? Deliver Early Childhood Early Intervention services to children 0 -7 ? Deliver services to young people and adults who are experiencing learning, language, sensory, intellectual, physical and cognitive difficulties ? Provide services that build on people's strengths and develop sustainable long term solutions ? Provide evidence based interventions ? Emphasize parent, teacher and carer education to nurture change ? Collaborate with a team of Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to provide holistic care for customers About You: ? You truly believe in our mission to enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen ? You are an experienced clinician and have relevant experience in disability and/or paediatric services ? You are committed to family and person centered approaches, strengths-based practices, and supporting inclusion and participation ? You have excellent communication and team skills Requirements ? Current Driver's License & your own vehicle ? Satisfactory Working With Children's Check (Employee) ? Registered with AHPRA ? Satisfactory National Police Check for 'Employment in Disability' (no more than 12 months old) Please direct enquiries to Melissa Barnes on 03 5623 1033 or email mbarnes4@scopeaust.org.au For more information & to apply: https://careers.scopeaust.org.au/

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Help heal through art IF you are searching for interesting ca- fit the bill.

Art therapy is an expressive form of therapy reers in psychology and have a love of that works to improve a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall wellart, then becoming an art therapist might

being through artistic expression.

Art therapists use it as part of a healing process, and it can help to reduce a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stress and anxiety, improve self-esteem, and provide many other mental health benefits.

Many patients find this method of therapy helpful as a way of getting assistance with personal development or working through past traumas.

And it is especially useful for those who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.

To become an art therapist, you will need training in art as well as in counselling or psychology.

Most aspiring professionals usually study art, counselling, psychology, nursing, social science or a related field at university, followed by a postgraduate qualification in art therapy and 750 hours of supervised field experience on clinical placement.

Once you have completed your training, you ART THERAPY: Consider a career in art could be ready to offer art therapy in individual or therapy and help others through creative ex- group settings. pression.

Your techniques could be used as a part of assessments, treatments, and even research. situations vacant situations vacant You may be able to begin your career within a private practice, community outreach centre, mental health or rehabilitation unit, or nursing Baker/Pastrycook home.

Full time position available at our busy Some art therapists are even hired by corporabakery in Yarram. tions and businesses to offer professional develMust be able to work night shift, have a opment classes, so there are a lot of possibilities. sound knowledge of all aspects of Annual salary ranges between $51,000 (starting bread production, cakes, pastries & salary) to $140,000.

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Call Rhyce on 0466869549 Light duties and flexible variety, but job prosor email resume to hours pects also look very yarramplazahotbread@outlook.com Ph 0412 203 381 Julian good.

SUPPORT WORKER to assist an adult with a disability in their home.

HEDLEY (Gippsland) Personal care assistance, meal preparation, some light household duties.

No experience required but would be an advantage. Onsite training provided Shifts:

7am-11am 4pm-8pm Every second weekend 7am-11am

Award wages and penalties apply on weekends Please email your resume to lcsapply@lifestylecentred.com.au

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A friendly and efficient office professional is required to manage the front desk, be a welcoming first point of contact and perform administrative duties to support the College and administration team 3 days per week.

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 20 December To apply please visit: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/ about/work-at-newhaven In accordance with Child Safe legislation, preferred applicants will be subject to employment screening.

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Boilermaker/Welder Altec Australia a subsidiary of Altec Inc, is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, sale and service of truck-mounted hydraulic utility equipment, including elevated work platforms and pole borers.

We are seeking trade qualified Boilermaker/Welder for structural and heavy plate fabrication work for our Altec product range, located at our Leongatha plant.

Please email your application, including covering letter and resume to dkee@altecaus.com.au Only successful applicants will be contacted.

If you have any queries regarding this position please contact David Kee, Human Resources, 0402 895 513

Personal Care Workers Casual Position t Work in your local community t Home and Community Care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cowes, Phillip Island & Surrounding Area

About the Organisation Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. We deliver better outcomes for more than 13,000 people in our community, combining best practice with a social heart.

About the Role Accounts Manager/Bookkeeper This full time position (4-5 days) for a busy newspaper publishing company requires an experienced, well organised and energetic Accounts manager/bookkeeper to take a proactive role in the running of all accounts areas of the office.

We are currently seeking a casual Personal Care Worker with experience in Home & Community Care who is willing to travel to client homes to provide care to join our friendly and professional team. Our clients are located in Cowes, Phillip Island & Surrounding area.

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The key Responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ Preparing monthly accounts â&#x20AC;˘ Emailing statements â&#x20AC;˘ Debt collection â&#x20AC;˘ Accounts payable â&#x20AC;˘ Bank reconciliation â&#x20AC;˘ Payroll â&#x20AC;˘ Superannuation payments â&#x20AC;˘ Long service leave â&#x20AC;˘ Liaise with Accountants for completion of BAS and EOFY reporting.

Aged Care/Individual Support or Home and Community Care Hold a current minimum Level 2 First

Have a Recent Police Check Must have own roadworthy vehicle, Australian Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and own mobile smart phone Excellent verbal and written communication and intermediate computer literacy

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Bookkeeping skills Solid experience with MYOB Premier accounting software â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of ATO guidelines of GST and tax laws â&#x20AC;˘ Solid experience with accounts receivable and payable. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with Microsoft excel; Word and outlook â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organisational/ planning skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to multi-task â&#x20AC;˘ Highly developed written and verbal communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Office administration capabilities and IT savvy If this role appeals to you, and you believe you have got what it takes to be a member of our team, please provide a cover letter and a copy of your resume.

Early January start. Enquiries can be directed to the general manager Helen Bowering 5662 2294.

Please email your applications to helen@thestar.com.au Applications close Monday, December 23.

Only those required for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on Friday, December 27 and Monday, December 30 or Tuesday, December 31.

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apply. Please click â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;View Vacanciesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on our Baptcare Careers page at: http://www.baptcare.org.au/get-involved/ careers/work-with-us

Send applications by: Friday 10th Jan 2020, at 5:00pm Applicants must have the right to work in Australia Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.

We welcome applicants who may require adjustments. If you require support with the application process contact: pcservices@baptcare.org.au

To apply please visit: baptcare.org.au/vacancies

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Burra Foods

- Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship Burra Foods is a highly successful and growing dairy company with our dairy processing facility based in Korumburra.

We are seeking a dynamic and talented person to join our maintenance team in early 2020. The Apprenticeship will be over 4 years and at the completion you will gain a licensed qualification in Engineering Mechanical Trade.

Key Requirements for the Apprenticeship is: * Be able to demonstrate a strong interest and understanding in this trade * Must have good results in Math’s & Science * Be mature minded and be able to work in a team environment * Possess excellent problem solving skills and have close attention to detail * Be able to attend trade school on a weekly basis Please submit your resume to sian@prometheanhr.com.au by Thursday 26th December 2019

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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: Falls Road Fish Creek VIC 3959 Being CA 24C Parish of Doomburrim The application is for a permit to: Develop land with building to house mechanical composter, ancillary to existing community garden.

The applicant for the permit is: Buckley Park Community Farm Inc. The Application Reference Number is: 2019/172 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: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, • include the reasons for the objection and • 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.

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NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 181(5)(B) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1989 TAKE NOTICE the South Gippsland Shire Council of 9 Smith Street, Leongatha VIC 3953, in accordance with Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1989, intends on or after 24 January 2020 to sell or transfer to itself ALL THAT piece of land being Lot 4 on Plan of Subdivision 077197 being more particularly described in Certificate of Title Volume 08686 Folio 155 being the land situate at 94 Bayside Drive, Walkerville North VIC 3956, and ALL THAT piece of land being Lot 164 on Plan of Subdivision 055929 being more particularly described in Certificate of Title Volume 08695 Folio 494 being the land situate at 57 Seaview Drive, Walkerville VIC 3956. The registered owner being Robert Milton Holt, having failed for a period of more than three years to have paid the rates and charges in respect of same, having further failed to pay such rates and charges pursuant to an Order of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria at Korumburra on 24 June 2019 requiring payment of such rates and charges.

CLH LAWYERS Level 7, 525 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Ph +61 3 9628 2801 Fax 9628 2810 Ref 1373732

Re: JEFFREY WILLIAM METHERALL Deceased, formerly of 45 Ruttle Lane, Inverloch in the State of Victoria but late of 5 Surrey Place, Inverloch in the State of Victoria, Grazier.

CREDITORS, next-of-kin and others having claims in respect of the estate of the deceased, who died on 26 August 2019 are required by the Trustee, DANIEL PETER HINTON to send particulars to him care of the undermentioned Solicitors by 6 March 2020 after which date he may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which he then had notice.

PEARCE WEBSTER DUGDALES, Lawyers, 4th Floor, 379 Collins Street Melbourne 3000.

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Expressions of Interest – Preferred Trades Mirridong is seeking expressions of interest from qualified tradespeople to become preferred contractors. Upon completion of the relevant paperwork you will be added to our database and contacted to quote for work as it arises.

Only tradespeople from our list will be contacted for any future work and/or quotations.

Contractors who have previously undertaken the process will continue to be engaged and are not required to re-apply.

Submit application to info@mirridong.com.au Attention: Doreen Milne For further information please contact Doreen Milne on 5182 5750 We provide opportunities for adults with a disability to make choices, achieve goals and gain independence.

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 REWIND AIR HOSE. $50. Ph. 5662 5110.

BICYCLE. Girls 26 inch with gears. Little used, in good condition. Can deliver Leongatha area. $40.

Ph. 0447 686 286.

BICYCLE. Girls 20 inch. Front & rear brakes. In good condition, had little use. Can deliver Leongatha. $20.

Ph. 0447 686 286.

3M ALUMINIUM STEP LADDER. $10. Ph. 0400 048 247.

4M ALUMINIUM EXTENSION LADDER. $10. Ph. 0400 048 247.

DOG KENNEL. Suit large dog. 700mm wide 900mm deep 900mm high. Made of thick plywood and corrugated iron roof. Solid green. Deliver to Leongatha area. $20. Ph. 0447 686 286.

CHEST. 3 drawer. Wooden. Suit TV. 1.15x.7x.43m. $15. Ph. 0400 048 247.

CUPBOARDS. x3. White wooden. One with Mirror.

Ph. 0400 048 247. $5 each.

TILES. 300x300mm. 82. Covers 2700x2700. Beige in colour. Non slip. $30 the lot. Ph. 5663 5366.

GARDEN TOOLS. Shovels, spades & rakes etc. $7 each. Ph. 0400 048 247.

ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER. RYOBI. 60cm bar.

Excellent working order. $50. Ph. 0429 803 440.

HEDGE TRIMMER. Gardenline 4 stroke. Petrol.

Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5662 2527.

HALL TABLE. In very good condition. Owner’s downsizing. $50. Ph. 0409 188 345.

CAMPING WARDROBE. 4 shelf and mesh doors.

In carry bag. As new $40. L88.5xW48.5xH140cm.

Ph. 0409 188 345.

BED BASE. King size or 2 x singles $5.

Ph. 0429 384 176 ELECTRIC CHEF OVEN. With cupboard and SAGI four burner gas cook top set into bench top. $50.

Ph. 5662 2221.

WOODEN CUPBOARD. Painted white. $40.

Ph. 0400 048 247.

FRONT CAR SEAT. Drivers side for Ford Falcon BABF. In very good condition. No rips or tears. Four position control switch. Seat belt tensioner. $50.

Ph. 5662 3170.

GOLF SHOES. Mens. Golf shoes. Size US 12. Brand new. $50. Ph. 0438 192 279.

GOLF BUGGY. In good condition. $40.

Ph. 0438 891 279.

DRINK COOLER. Stainless steel. 3 compartments.

920x45. Great for Christmas drinks.

Ph. 0427 622 405.

BOAT LIFE JACKETS. New. 4 for $30. Ph. 5664 0037.

TOILET BOWL AND SEAT. Brand new. $40.

Ph. 5664 0037.

COFFEE TABLE. Retro. Excellent condition. $30.

Ph. 5664 4362.

LAMPS. x2. Colonial Style. Copper. Electric.

Excellent condition. $30 for the pair. Ph. 5664 4362.

SILK PAINTING FRAME. Adjustable, 1.2mx1.5m.

With wing nuts, pins and several black silk scarves.

A steal at $50. Ph. 0400 048 247.

ROCKING CHAIR. Wooden. $40. Ph. 5662 2527.

MOPS & BUCKETS. As new. $45. Ph. 0447 649 335.

ATV TYRES. Two Duro. powergrip. 258R12. $25 each. Ph. 0408 398 566.

K’NEX SET. Fluro large pieces. For children 3-7 years. Carry case. Building base and manual. $10.

Ph. 5674 3535.

RUG. Onkaparinga Pure Wool. Tartan. Reversible. $35. Ph. 5662 5643.

SCHOOL BAG. Leongatha Primary School. Good condition. $20. Ph. 0418 686 439.

HANGING CLOTHES SUITCASE. Good condition.

45. Ph. 0427 338 701.

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CASBOLT MONUMENTAL MASONS NEW MONUMENTS HEAD STONES PET PLAQUES CLEANING & REPAIRS Locally owned 65 years CALL FOR A QUOTE

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CARAVAN 6 berth for removal $500 Ph 0409 566 472

AGISTMENT required.

Long or short term, 50+ head, one month payment in advance.

Or lease property 100+ acres. Ph: 0467 533 003

COLLINGWOOD 125TH Anniversary Legends Signed and Framed Lithograph.

Honour Roll Signed and Framed . Willing to sell lot for $750.00 - paid $1500.00. Phone A/H 5182 5651 FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711.

HAY - round bales, 5 x 4, $110.00 each (inc gst). Mirboo North Ph: 0429 681 494 MOBILITY walker, VGC, still in box, $100. Ph: 0438 623 807 RAMS - Award winning Rangeview Poll Dorset Flock Rams Brucellosis Accredited free, Ovine Johns Disease free, MN1-V Status and Footrot free.

Free delivery to Gippsland Area.

Call 0439 932 186 SHIPPING containers - 2x 20ft. $2,200 each.

Can deliver. Ph 0419 313 483 WEBER kettle original barbeques (charcoal) x 2. $150 each Ph 0409 812 811

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, trucks, excavators, skid steers and 4 x 4’s. Phone Matt 0401 194 601.

livestock ANGUS and Wagyu Bulls for Hire 0499 818 333 BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown, established breeder. Can deliver.

0428 356 376 BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

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bereavement thanks MACKIE - John Thanks to everyone for their support, food, flowers and attendance at John’s farewell. It was a great show of community support at our time of loss. Thank you to all the emergency people who attended the accident. Marilyn, Robert and Michelle, Andrew and Jocelyn, Jasmine, Ben and Scott, and Stuart and Danielle, Bella, Ruby and Lenny.

deaths BELLINGHAM - Norma Jean(nee Hearn) 15/04/1928 14/12/2019 Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness.

Loved and loving Wife of Phillip (dec.), Mother of Russell, Andrew and Neil. Mother-in-law of Ann, Dianne and Lisa.

Grandmother of Alice and Phillip; Frances, Matt and Charles; Ben and Carlee.

Great Grandmother of Helena and Laura.

Loved and remembered.

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5662 2294 classifieds@thestar.com.au deaths DENOVAN - Gregor Botsford (Greg) Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer Dec. 9, 2019 aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Sandra. Much loved father of Aaron and Jaimee, Jody and Timothy. Loving Grandpa Puddle to Lilli, Bella, Beau, Jake, Mitchell, Neve, Shauna, Lachlan and Brodie. May you rest in peace, you gave it all you could, forever in our hearts you will be.

DENOVAN Greg Deepest Sympathy to Sandra and family on the sad loss of Greg.

A former captain, committee person and volunteer.

From the President, committee and members of Yarram Golf Club.

JOHNSON - Iris (nee Polmear) 17/09/1930 16/12/2019 Passed away at Koorooman House, Leongatha after a long illness.

Loved and devoted Wife of George, beloved Mother of George and Janice, Steven and Robyn and Ross.

Treasured Granny to Penny, Shaun and Sophie.

The Johnson family extends their thanks to the staff of Koorooman House for their care and compassion.

Time to say Goodbye.

Private Family Burial.

ROUSSAC - Neville William 19/5/1931 - 13/12/2019 Dearly loved Husband of Nancy (dec.).

Father of David (dec.) and Elizabeth.

Son of Eric and Lilian; Step-son of Jean; Brother of Alison, Russell and Neil; Fatherin-law of Shane.

A quiet and inspiring man, A gentle life well lived.

SUTHERLAND - David Ian (Ian) 19/06/1932 13/12/2019 Aged 87.

Passed away peacefully at Heritage Gardens Bayswater.

Much loved Husband of Isobel for nearly 50 years.

Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Sarah, Peter, Kerry and James.

Adored Grandad to Elliana (dec.), Jordan and Moana.

In God’s loving care.

TOOHILL - Gwenyth Elvera, (nee Bartlett).

Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House Leongatha on December 5, 2019 aged 95. Beloved wife of Herb (dec.). Dearly loved mother of Ian and Annette, Graham and Sue, Ruth (dec.), Bruce and Kadek.

Adored Grandma and great Grandma.

Sister of Gordon and Warren.

In the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Saviour.

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UNDERWOODBOWDEN - Valerie Patricia (Val) 29-1-1935 - 11-12-2019 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Beloved wife of Eddie Bowden (deceased) and Kevin Underwood (deceased).

Sister to Carol Lyn Ray, mother of Patricia, Laurie, Colin and Wayne.

Grandmother and Great Grandmother to many.

May you now be at peace with Dad and Jacko. We will miss you and forever love you dearly.

BELLINGHAM The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Norma Jean Bellingham will be held at our Leongatha Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street, on THURSDAY December 19, 2019 commencing at 3.00pm.

Mum, we love that you lived so close, you gave us so much, you taught us right from wrong, you were there when we were weak and taught us to be strong.

You taught us how to love and taught us how to tolerate, but most of all you taught us how to be the people that we are today.

Now we have a lifetime of wonderful memories to keep forever. Thank you for being my mum.

In our hearts forever.

Love Kerrie and Wayne.

Mum we loved you so much, a life time of fun and wonderful cherished memories.

Loved always Trish and Ken Dearest Nan, Our memories we have made with you we will cherish forever.

Thank you for all the love and kindness you always showed our little boys. They will always remember their Nanna Val. May you find your two amazing men up in the clouds. Sleep peacefully forever more.

Love Hayden and Chels xo Nanna Val we will miss you, sleep well. Love Edward, Mitchell and Matthew xo Rest In Peace Nan. You will always be a big part of my life. Thank you for always being there.

We will miss you on our special day in January.

I will always have my favourite past time; cups of tea and gossiping about Home & Away with you. You will live on in our hearts forever.

Love Kirsten and Jarrod Nan Thank you for all your love, support, and wise words Many cherished memories I hold and will share with my children, For ever missed Love Amanda, Mat, Archie and Hazel.

UNDERWOODBOWDEN - Valerie Patricia (Val), (nee Ray).

In memory of our good times together, your sister Carol

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Private Cremation.

WELL-DESERVED: Participants celebrated being awarded with an achievement award last Thursday. Mark, Erin, Matt, Sue, Kevin, Lachlan and Ian were also awarded certificates (not pictured).

DENOVAN The funeral service for MrGregor Botsford Denovan will be held at 42 Golf Links Road, Yarram on FRIDAY (Dec. 20, 2019) commencing at 2:00pm.

A Private Cremation will follow No Flowers By Request, Donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Council Victoria.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

YARRAM 5182 5780

ROUSSAC A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Neville William Roussac will be held at the Christ Church (Anglican) Station Road Foster, on FRIDAY Dec. 20, 2019 commencing at 10.30am.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Foster Cemetery.

TWENTY participants in a ground breaking program received well deserved achievement awards last Pre-planning your funeral is one way you can make a difficult time easier for your loved ones.

Thursday for their regular attendance and involvement each week at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre.

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came from Interchange, Connecting 2 Australia, South Gippsland FOCAS, Wonthaggi WHO Group and Headway.

Support workers from Interchange and C2A played a lead role with their clients, and the success of the weekly program is due in a great part to their encouragement and active participation.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association is

believed to be the only Victorian table tennis club running this type of weekly AAA program, now in its fifth year.

Fantastic support has also been received from Mary Mackillop College at Leongatha and from the Shire of Bass.

There will be a break over the next six weeks, returning on the first Thursday in February.

Allambee Mirboo and District Tennis

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

SUTHERLAND A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. David Ian (Ian) Sutherland will be held at Wonthaggi Baptist Church, 2 Broome Crescent Wonthaggi on THURSDAY December 19, 2019 commencing at 1.00pm.

UNDERWOODBOWDEN The funeral service for Mrs Valerie Patricia U n d e r wo o d - B ow d e n will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 95 Commercial Road Yarram on WEDNESDAY (Dec. 18, 2019) commencing at 2:00pm.

Facilitator of the table tennis program, Nancy Pattinson, praised those receiving awards for meeting the challenge of this weekly social event.

Benefits have included better hand-eye co-ordination, social interaction, regular exercise, new friendships and an understanding of the sport of table tennis.

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ORDINARY weather again this week saw three wash outs across the association.

Good thinking by Korumburra and Leongatha North who transferred their match to the Leongatha courts, which enabled them to play their match to completion.

Leongatha North will be pleased with the win this week.

The match had a tiebreaker each way and an 8-0 each way.

Well done to Inverloch Storm with their win over Koonwarra.

Inverloch Kroams and Leongatha called the game a wash out after arriving at the courts, deeming them too wet to play on.

Korumburra Blue v Berry’s Creek was the only game played in Section Two this week.

Blue snatched the win by five games, nice and close.

The other matches that were to be played at Mirboo North and Korumburra were wash outs.

We’re now into the Christmas break.

Play resumes on the January 11 and the first tournaments of the year will be played on January 18.

All clubs should have received an email regarding the tournaments.

Enjoy the Christmas and New Year break.

Best wishes for 2020.

We look forward to better weather after the break.

Section One results Leongatha North 5.54 defeated Korumburra 4.50. Inverloch Storm 6.62 defeated Koonwarra 3.43. Inverloch Kroams v Leongatha wash out.

Ladder Inverloch Kroams ........... 88 Korumburra .................... 75.5 Leongatha North ............. 64.5 Inverloch Storm .............. 55 Koonwarra ...................... 44 Leongatha ....................... 36 SectionTwo results Korumburra Blue 4.59 defeated Berry’s Creek 5.54. Baromi v Leongatha Barty wash out. Korumburra Green v Leongatha Millman wash out. Outtrim bye.

Ladder Outtrim............................ 87 Baromi ............................ 74 Korumburra Green .......... 60.5 Leongatha Millman......... 60 Korumburra Blue ............ 52.5 Berry’s Creek .................. 51.5 Leongatha Barty ............. 39

Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association results Leongatha Barty .............. 48.5 A Grade Baromi ............................. 45.5 Mardan five sets, 34 games def Leongatha Duckworth ..... 40 Leongatha Stosur one set 24 games.

Mardan ............................. 31 Leongatha millman three sets 28 Leongatha North .............. 31 games def Fish Creek three sets 27 Leongatha Dokic.............. 25.5 games.

Leongatha Groth .............. 20 Fish Creek ........................ 43.5 C Grade Leongatha Millman.......... 43.5 Fish Creek Red V Mardan – Mardan ............................. 33.5 washout.

Leongatha Stosur ............. 19.5 Fish Creek White six sets 27 B Grade games def Leongatha Bolt two sets Baromi five sets 33 games 18 games. def Leongatha Groth one set nine Baromi - BYE games.

Baromi ............................. 63.5 Leongatha North four sets 29 Fish Creek White ............. 56.5 games def Leongatha Dokic two sets Leongatha Bolt ................ 42 22 games.

Fish Creek Red ................ 35.5 Leongatha Duckworth BYE Mardan ............................. 30

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New patrols at Inverloch beach DURING the summer months there will be some new faces patrolling in regards to the safety of swimmers at Inverloch surf beach.

On Saturday, 27 candidates completed the week-long Bronze Medallion camp held at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Clubhouse.

Days started early, with morning exercise class followed by theory classes, swimming and waterbased rescue tasks.

Many of the participants aged 15-17 years have come up through the Junior Nippers program, with the camp covering all aspects of lifesaving including basic first aid, CPR, tube and board rescues, beach safety, public interaction and education.

“We were impressed how the candidates worked on their communication skills throughout

the week and were willing to help each other out,” instructor Aidan Hurst said.

“They worked together as a really cohesive team and will be an asset to the patrols they will be joining.”

The camp finished with participants being presented with their patrol uniforms and caps.

As well as patrolling, many of these new ‘Bronzies’ will volunteer their time as Water Safety members when this year’s Nipper program starts on Friday, December 27.

The club is encouraging any competent adult swimmer to enquire about the January 4, 5, 11 and 12 Adult Bronze Medallion course.

It’s a great opportunity to brush up or learn FRIENDLY COMPETITION: The SCB competed in a team titles event in Jan Juc. They battled the wintery conditions on the day and performed well. some new skills with the family friendly club.

Enquiries: chiefinstructor@islsc.org.au

Swell surf season begins

SOUTHCOAST Boardriders are prepped and ready for a fantastic season ahead of development sessions, competitions and fantastic family times.

NEW BLOOD: Participants in the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club’s December Bronze Medallion camp learned many new skills and refined some they already had. They will now be patrolling the Inverloch beach to ensure the safety of the community through the coming years.

Midweek tennis LAST Tuesday’s grand finals for the Spring 2019 season were played at the Leongatha courts. Congratulations to all the players and thanks to the umpires as well. Next season begins in early February. Anyone interested in playing can contact the association through the Fa-

cebook site ‘South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis’.

Results are as follows: Section 1 Leongatha 3-36 defeated Inverloch Rubies 3-34, Section 2 Westernport/Grantville 6-48 defeated Korumburra 0-24 and Section 3 Inverloch White 4-41 defeated Inverloch Blue 2-36

There were some fantastic performances by individuals recently, with a number of our local surfing talents representing Southcoast Boardriders at the Australian Boardriders battle at Phillip Island.

The group won the team heats and headed to the finals.

Jordie Campbell, Derek Bassed, Kelly Laity, Evie Bassed, Jedd Kruger and Steve Buckland represented the club, but despite the great team effort were defeated by Torquay in the final.

However, local talent Jordie Campbell won by 1.13 points to take out the Indigenous Invitational Final.

The junior development program has had another great start for our season kick-off recently.

We had lots of very enthusiastic surfers, some catching their very first waves ever.

These development sessions aim to provide a fun and safe environment to enable the junior surfers to improve their surfing skills and develop a love of surfing.

The program is suitable for people of any skill level, from beginners to the more advanced.

The program is run entirely on volunteer mentors working alongside head coach Dean Vella.

The group meets every Friday out the back of the Sandy Point Surf Life Saving Club at 5.15pm

for a 5.30-6.30pm surfing session, usually followed by a friendly BBQ. These sessions are subject to cancellations due to unsuitable weather, so watch the South Coast Boardriders Facebook page for changes.

Our first club competition for the season started with some serious swell at 8am on Sunday, December 8.

The divisions were: cadets (U13s), juniors (U18s) through to the open section with the ever-popular over-40s section running stiff competition.

Some talented locals battled it out in the surf with some new talent injected into the field travelling from Jan Juc and Phillip Island.

Conditions were near ideal, with a light onshore wind and high tide for the start of the competition.

Results: Over-40’s: First - Steve B. 2nd – Binnie. Third - Paul O. Fourth – Jezza.

Open men: First - Steve B. Second – Jedd.

Third - Blake G. Fourth – Binnie.

U18s: First – Blake. Second – Jedd. Third – Jarrah. Fourth – Rye. U13s: First – Jarrah. Second – Rye. Third – Tate. Fourth – Sach.

Watch our Facebook page for more details on our competitions or club events.

New members are welcome or even just come and have a look at our talented SCB team in action on the surfing events or on Friday nights at Sandy Point.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis’ A Reserve trophy winners.

SECTION ONE: Leongatha – (l to r) Robyn Walker, Susan Clark, Judy Langstaff and Marge Barter – were premiers. Absent was Angela Toomey.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis presentation night A BIG crowd gathered at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre last week for the annual break-up barbecue and presentation night.

There were a large number of multi award players, mostly amongst the club’s junior players. These included Braden Andrighetto, Jack and Charley Donohue, Jake and Mitch Stivic, Callum Martin and Andrew Chetcuti.

During the evening there was a doubles challenge match - Murphy and Braden against Jack Duff and Justin Licis. Murphy and Braden came in the winners two games to one.

It was a great evening of family fun, food, and the excitement of the presentations.

All table tennis at Wonthaggi concludes this week until mid January.

Phone 56744628 for further information, or if Inverloch White’s (l to r) Rebecca Wright, Dianne Selby, Jo McNaughton and Faye Anderson you would like to come along in 2020 and play at YOUNG GUN: The club’s youngest trophy any level in Wonthaggi (social or competition). were too premiers in Section Three. recipient, eight year old Caitlin Kahl.

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BOWLING CHAMP: Wayne Parks (middle) won the Inverloch Bowling Club Men’s Singles Championship for the 2019-2020 season. Ron Burge, marker on the day (L) and runner-up Mick Bowman (R) congratulate him.

Buffalo Indoor ON Wednesday, December 11, 14 bowlers enjoyed their night of bowling.

In the first game Toni Heldens, Joyce Occhipinti and Peter Tiziani won a close game beating Joe Occhipinti, Joy Dyson, Carolyn Benson and Stephen Suckling 9-8. On mat two Bill Wolswinkel, Mary Tumino, Illene Tiziani and Gary Stirling easily beat Charlie Tumino, Danah Suckling and Connie Occhipinti 18-5.

In the second game Charlie, Danah and Connie had their first win beating Joe, Joy, Carolyn and Stephen 13-2.

A closer game on the other mat with Bill, Mary, Illene and Gary beating Toni, Joyce and Peter 7-5.

Bill, Mary, Illene and Gary had their third win beating Joe, Joy, Carolyn and Stephen 11-5.

Toni, Joyce and Peter just beat Charlie, Danah and Connie 8-5.

The night’s winners were Bill, Mary, Illene and Gary (WWW) 16 ends; second Toni, Joyce and Peter (WLW) 12 ends; third Charlie, Danah and Connie (LWL) 14 ends; fourth Joe, Joy, Carolyn and Stephen (LLL) 6 ends.

Social bowls is on Wednesday at 7.30pm, Buffalo Hall. All Welcome.

Fish Creek WEEK beginning Sunday, December 15.

Regretfully Division 1 was unsuccessful in their pennant game on Saturday, however, Division 5 managed to secure a win.

Weekend pennant finished for the midterm break with the mid week pennant closing off on

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

DECEMBER Time

18 WED

19 THUR

20 FRI

21 SAT

22 SUN

23 MON

24 TUE

height (metres)

0513 1049 1704 2251

1.67 0.54 1.42 0.26

0553 1133 1753 2338

1.63 0.49 1.40 0.34

0635 1220 1848

1.57 0.46 1.37

0028 0719 1310 1957

0.44 1.51 0.42 1.35

0120 0809 1405 2115

0.55 1.45 0.39 1.36

0218 0904 1506 2230

0.66 1.40 0.36 1.41

0325 1005 1615 2337

0.75 1.36 0.32 1.47

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

Janis Parks (middle) won the Inverloch Bowling Club La- Winners of the Scroungers mufti social bowls last Thursday dies Singles Championship for the 2019-2020 season. Cyn- at Inverloch, (L-R) Peter Dalmau, Edith Perrett and Graeme thia Hensley, marker on the day (L) and runner-up Lorraine Dunlop (skip).

Dowson (R) congratulate her.

Tuesday.

For the diary: Fish Creek Annual Two Day Tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5, 2020.

Spaces are filling up fast, so all interested in entering a team should contact Billy Symmons on 0448227272 as soon as possible.

Inverloch MID WEEK pennant round eight wasn’t all in Inverloch’s favour with all teams travelling and only two teams registering wins.

The Division 1 team went up to Korumburra where they took a 14/88 – 2/49 win.

The Division 2 team lost to Meeniyan at Meeniyan 0/61 – 16/84.

The Division 3 team travelled over to Phillip Island where Inverloch took the match by a tight four shots, 12/48 – 2/44.

Mufti social bowls at Inverloch last Thursday, December 12, was played over two games of 12 ends each.

The runners-up, with a win, draw and 38 shots up were Bob Davis (skip), David Turnbull and Judy Moule.

The winners, with two wins and 46 shots up were Graeme Dunlop (skip), Peter Dalmau and Edith Perrett.

Cooler weather with lots of wind and some rain greeted round nine of the SGBD Saturday pennant with half of the teams being beaten.

The Division 1 team hosted the Phillip Island Blue boys and lost 02/61- 14/76.

Division 2 Blue travelled over to Wonthaggi where Inverloch finally took the match by a mere four shots, 16/63 – 2/59.

The Division 2 White team hosted the Tarwin Lower club and recorded a solid 24 shot win, 14/71 – 2/47.

Division 4 travelled over to Wonthaggi and lost the match 2/59 - 14/65.

The Division 5 Blue team visited the Loch and district greens where they took the match by 24 shots, 12/82 – 4/58.

The 5 White team played at home to the visiting Toora team who ended up being too good for the locals, winning by 10 shots, 2/56 – 14/66.

The 2019-20 Club Championship Singles Titles were decided last Sunday, December 15 wherein the Ladies Singles Club Championship final, Janis Parks played off against Lorraine Dowson with Cynthia Hensley marking.

Janis finally took the match 25/12 and is now the Inverloch Bowling Club Ladies Singles Club Champion for 2019-20.

Also being played was the Men’s Singles Club Championship match between Wayne Parks and Mick Bowman with Ron Burge acting as marker for the contest.

Wayne won the match by seven shots, 25/18 and became Inverloch Bowling Club Men’s Singles Champion for 2019-20.

Inverloch Barefoot Bowls

who would like to have fun with their family and friends.

We are starting this program on Monday, December 30, 5pm-8pm and then every day from Thursday, January 2 to Friday, January 10, inclusive.

The club will provide new, brightly coloured bowls and some basic training from volunteer members.

Bar facilities are available.

All you need to bring is family, friends, bare feet or flat soled shoes, some cash (no plastic facilities available) and a smile.

The cost is $10 per person for one session.

If you plan to play most or all the sessions we have a summer pass available, payable on the day.

Singles summer passes are $25, couples $40 or family (two adults and two children, 12-17 years) for $50.

Leongatha WE had yet another cold, wet and windy day for Tuesday pennant.

Division 1 won a tight game against top-placed Tarwin Lower at Leongatha 14/73 - 2/66. Rink scores were 28/23, 22/24 and 23/19.

Division 2 went down to Mirboo North 16/105 - 0/49. Rink scores were 26/14, 29/19 and 50/16.

Sunday, December 15 was the last pennant game before the Christmas break.

Division 1 is now in fourth place on the ladder and will head to second-placed Phillip Island whilst Division 2 are at home also against Phillip Island.

Thursday we hosted the ladies four-person medley sponsored by Mountain View Leongatha.

Winners on the day were Pam Cameron, Jill Waters, Beb Hyslop and Sandra Read with four wins, one draw plus 11.

Runners-up were Sheila, Marilyn, Jenny and Susan and Jeanette who shared the day with four wins, one loss plus 32.

Saturday saw Division 1 and 2 head to Phillip Island and Division 4 away at Meeniyan.

Division 1 went down to Phillip Island White 14/78 - 2/58. Rink scores were 34/14, 22/24 and 22/20.

Division 2 got the points in a nail biter that came down to the final bowl 2/68 – 14/69. Rink scores were 33/20, 17/24 and 18/25.

Division 4 had a good win 2/65 – 14/79. Rink scores were 28/24, 20/27 and 17/28.

Sunday we celebrated Christmas with a twocourse meal and live music. Special thanks to Alan, Graeme and Phil.

It was a fantastic day with good food, great entertainment and lots of dancing. Thank you to all who contributed.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

With pennant breaking until mid-January and the weather hopefully improving, now is the perfect time to get onto all those club games.

THE Inverloch Bowling Club is once again holdMirboo North ing our Annual Summer Bowls for those interested in learning about the game and for those THIS week Division 5 Kookaburras had a bye so

we just sat on the fence.

Division 4 played at Leongatha against the Parrots at home and went down by one shot overall so nothing to laugh about this week.

However, the Division 3 players playing at home were laughing loudly after defeating Foster by sixteen shots and winning all rinks for the maximum points.

On Sunday, December 8 Mirboo North staged fours using two bowls.

Mirboo North was short of some players so three teams had only three players and played with three bowls to make play smooth. Three games of twelve ends were played.

Our sponsors for the day were Leongatha’s Better Electrical and they also provided the winners prizes.

The best last game was won by Ian Parks team from Foster with Nancy Parks, Bill Thorn and the irritatingly accurate Malcolm.

The runners-up team was the Korumburra mob skipped by Roger Balement with Bradshaw family filling the team with Graham, Robyn and Julian. This team had two wins and 41 shots.

The winning team for the day was the Toora boys and the barman. These fellows had a really good day winning all three matches and scoring 55 shots.

Their team was skipped by Brad Corcoran and comprised of Mark Rigaldi, Ian Rogers and David Legg.

The mid week pennant kookaburra’s defeated the Leongatha Parrots by 65 shots, played at Mirboo North.

The first round of the singles competition has been completed and we wish all the winners the best of luck in the second round.

South West Gippsland Mid Week SOUTH West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls results were: Winners: Dennis Talbot (s), Michael Dady and Graham Turner.

Runners-up: Peter McWilliams (s), Bev Elliott and Pauline Henwood.

One game winners: Mark Andreatta (s), Ray Dickie and Lionel Camp.

Thursday, December 15 mid week was played at San Remo on our new green with 34 bowlers.

The day had an assortment of weather conditions: cold in the morning, after lunch rain fell for about ten minutes and then in the afternoon the sun finally came out.

Still, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of our bowlers and some high scores were recorded.

Next week mid week will be played at Koo Wee Rup. The final game before our Christmas break will be 10am at venue, for a 10.30 start.

Lunches supplied.

For more information or to register please contact Peter McWilliams on 56785974.

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Winners of the South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls (L-R) Den- Runners-up of the South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls (L-R) nis Talbot (S), Graham Turner (L) and Michael Dady (3).

Bev Elliott (3) Peter McWilliams (S) and Pauline Henwood (L).

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losses to win 75 - 71 shots.

Division 2 hosted Inverloch Blue at Wonthaggi with Inverloch Blue getting home by four shots in a very tight match.

Wonthaggi had one win with Inverloch Blue winning two matches. The final score was Inverloch Blue winning 63 - 59 shots.

Division 3 went to Foster with a win in mind but had a fight on their hands.

At the end of the day, Foster were the winners 67- 53 shots.

Wonthaggi won one match with two losses.

Overall, all the Wonthaggi teams are in the top four.

Division 4 hosted Inverloch at home in a match that was very tight all day with Wonthaggi getting home 65 - 59 shots. Wonthaggi won two matches with Inverloch winning one.

One of the highlights of the day was the bowl

by John Hedley which was a shot that had to be seen to be believed.

Remember the Christmas Tournament still has some places open so put more names down.

Wonthaggi LAST Sunday week we saw the final of the ladies pairs championship played in good conditions for bowls.

The match was played over 18 ends and turned out to be a good battle.

The bowlers taking part were the twins Dawn Jensen and Heather Blanch playing Jan Lavell and Pam Wintrup.

At the end, Dawn and Heather were the winners 18 – 12, but as in all matches, the final score does not reflect the game with Pam and Jan being worthy runners-up.

Wednesday saw a field of 28 bowlers battle it out with the winning team being Chris Miller and Bob Cornelis with Alex Sutherland (skip) having two very good wins.

The runner-up team was Hans Bischofberger, Ken Gage with Frank Seaton (skip) also with two wins.

Thursday mixed bowls saw a field of 25 bowlers play.

The winning team was Wendy Donohue, Pam Russell and Frank Tagel with Bob Cornelis (skip) to record two wins.

Next Thursday will be the last for the year so we are having lunch after bowls. It would be good if everybody could bring a plate to share.

Mid Week Pennant saw Division 2 hosted Lower Tarwin at Wonthaggi and they recorded a good solid win to cement their place in the top four.

Yarram (L-R) Dawn Jensen and Heather Blanch were TUESDAY, December 10, top of the mid week the Wonthaggi pairs champions.

Division 3 travelled to Foster to once again record a solid win, also to place in the top four on the ladder.

Weekend pennant saw Division 1 travel to Korumburra to come away with a hard-fought win.

One team had a good win and two had narrow

pennant ladder, Yarram travelled to West Sale who is in eighth spot, only to come home with their tail between their legs.

Results show that West Sale won both rinks to win overall by seven shots and Yarram slipped down to second on the ladder.

Saturday, December 14 with Division 1 hav-

ing the bye, Division 2 travelled to West Sale to record a memorable win.

At the end of the day, Yarram won two of three rinks to finish eight shots up.

The rink of Hamish Clarke, Chris Banik, Bruce McCall and Desley Tindale were competitive all game, leading 13/6 after 10 ends but then 23/22 after 20 ends before winning the last two ends for a final winning score of 25/22.

Our other winning rink of Wendy Helms, Theo Tymensen, Chris Hunt and Ken Dawson were our last rink to finish and with one end remaining Yarram were five shots up overall.

With a full house watching, West Sale were holding two shots when Yarram’s skipper Wendy Helms with her first bowl clipped the shot bowl of West Sale before going on to push their other shot bowl out to make three for Yarram and win their match 27/14, giving newcomer Ken Dawson his first pennant match win.

The final of the prestigious Club Championship Singles for both ladies and men was played on Sunday, December 15.

Our ladies winner was Wendy Helms for the first time defeating Chris Banik in a tight and enthralling game.

The Men’s Singles final between Hamish Clarke and Bryan Reid was a close affair for the early part of this game.

As the game progressed Bryan was able to produce some great bowls to edge out Hamish over the remaining ends to also win his first single title.

GOLF | SPORT were Pam Russell 36 and Dawn Judkins 42 total 78.

THE end of the year festivities celebrating the BDL Marg Ryan 41, Jan Beaumont 41, Patsy final day of golf before the summer time sheet Britt 38, Anne Tschiderer 36, Christine Hamilton comes into play was held on Wednesday.

36, Marita Lock 35, Pam Hanley 35, Sev Piasente It was a glorious day for golf and the 28 play34. ers played their stableford round knowing there was a twist as there was to be a draw for partners Woorayl Ladies at the end of the day after all scores were com- A FINE and sunny Wednesday saw 15 ladies play pleted. There were a few sorries as partners were in our final day of nine holes, which was followed drawn. by a lovely Christmas luncheon.

However, the scores were magnificent, the The day was generously sponsored by Gatha course is in great condition and the greens being Foodstore. Most of us discovered that we have cored obviously did not concern many players as too many clubs in our bags as it was a three clubs there were five scores over 40. and a putter day and the winning scores certainly A Grade was a bun fight with 2 players having agreed with this philosophy.

41 points. Marg Johnson (13) 41 points edged out A Grade was won by Shirley Thomas with 37 Jan Beaumont (20) also 41 points on a countback. nett and B Grade was won by Dianne O’Connor Unfortunately for Jan, Marg shot one of her best with a sizzling 33 nett. BDL went to Linda Forscores ever. B Grade was won by Dawn Judkins rester 33 net, Lois Young 33½ net and Jo Graeme (28) with a great score of 42 points from Marg 34½. NTP’s were won by Lois Young on the 11th Ryan (25) 41 points. C Grade was another bril- and Dianne O’Connor on the 17th. liant score with Helen Williams (34) also with 42 Don’t forget about our ‘Go 4 Golf’ junior propoints from Patsy Britt (39) 38 points. I think Mrs gram at Woorayl. Children aged 10 to 17 are inHandicapper will be adjusting your handicaps vited to come to the club from 4.30pm to 5pm and ladies! then play four holes of golf on a shortened course NTP: 2nd and 17th Marg Johnson, 4th Robyn with modified rules - beginners to experienced Wilkinson, 8th Heather Wintle and 13th Catherine welcome.

Bolding We thank Carpet Court for the support of the There was a surfeit of birdies scoring four event which will run every Friday till January 24. points for each of Marg Johnson 2nd and 15th, Jan Yarram Beaumont 1st, Marg Ryan and Anne Tschiderer on the 14th, Catherine Bolding 13th and Heather GUY Webb (26) led the field home in Saturday’s Wintle the 8th Great effort everyone. individual par to win overall and C grade with an This is the most birdies by the ladies on one impressive score of plus 2. day ever.

Damian Quigley (6) was in fine form with plus Now after the secret draws for partners the 1 to win A grade. winners were Kaylene Hodgetts 39 and Helen Ian Peel (17) got the nod in B grade with miWilliams 42 for total 81 points, and the runners up nus 1.

Wonthaggi Ladies

STEADY NOW: Jim Freeman takes putts during Foster’s anti cancer fundraising event, with Stuart Canning and Shane Corrie watching on.

DTl awards went to Peter Biggs and Nick Pretty plus1. Bill Reid, Joe Foat and Jason Sander all on square and a further three players with minus 1 receiving recognition.

Ian Phillips won the NTP on the 7th, Chris Anderson got the money on the 15th and Noel Black the closest on 18.

Nick Pretty won the vets on C/B from Peter Biggs.

Chris Anderson received a birdie ball award on the 15th.

Marilyn Ross (39) won the Ladies Stableford

with 36 points and Frankie Maclennan received a DTL award.

Brian Busk (19) won Tuesday’s Stableford on C/B with 39 points from Jeff Mumford and four others on 36 points.

Albert Greenaway 22 points led Thursday’s Chicken Run scoring from Dulcie Beer with 21 points.

Dale Bell 34 points and Bill Reid two NTP’s awards were the best performers of the local players in Sunday’s Maffra Plate with the home side’s 105 points claiming victory.

Grand Ridge gears up for Christmas TWENTY-ONE smiling runners, joggers and walkers took off from the start line of the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun as the run director for the week Stacey Harriage sent participants on their way.

turn around and there’s a slight uphill to the finish line.

Four keen BooFIIT members finished off their week of exercises with a stretch of the legs at parkrun. BooFIIT will be back in 2020.

Three personal bests recorded, well done to Ronan O’Sullivan, Darren Devlin and Laura TAKE COVER: Pippa Harriage (left) and Libby Belton thoroughly enjoyed Saturday’s Wright.

Two representatives from different clubs Liz Radcliffe attempt to stay dry in the car Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun, with Christjoined us, including Vicki Hams from Newbor- boot. mas spirits high amongst the group. ough, who crossed the finish line and said her experience through the run was bliss.

One more parkrun before Santa visits; let’s make room for all the yummy Christmas food.

Parkrun is lots of fun for people of all fitness levels! Check out the Facebook page.

This week’s full results and compete event history can be found here: https://www.parkrun.com. au/grandridgerailtrail/results/latestresults/ See you next week.

This weekend’s run report gives us a countdown to Christmas: Eleven sleeps until Christmas when everyone woke up on Saturday and headed to parkrun.

Ten wonderful volunteers made the run possible: Liz Radcliffe, Johanna Newton, Limei He, Stacey Harriage, Libby Belton, Kathryn Smith, Naomi Gostling, Paula Calafiore, Judy Luck and Kane Gostling.

Ninety-four individuals have volunteered over the 33 events; perhaps you can make volunteering a 2020 new year’s goal.

Eight males and 11 females had times recorded for last week, with the misty air keeping everyone cool.

Seven thousand, 210 kilometres has been covRIGHT: Daniel Smith (left) and Mark Lynch ered on the Grand ridge Rail Trail parkrun, by performed well on Saturday morning, wearSix hundred and 13 participants.

Five kilometres doesn’t seem so far, until you ing smiles throughout most of the trail.

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Wonthaggi ladies A Grade winner Marg Johnson and B MERRY CHRISTMAS: Leongatha ladies winners (from left) Leongatha ladies runners up (from left) Liz Hodge, RoseGrade winner Dawn Judkins.

Kate Rowe, Sue Bowler, Barb Fleming and Loris Clark. mary Perry, Robin Smith and Marianne Leaver.

Foster THE course remains in great shape with the greens quickly returning to good condition after the recent coring.

Tuesday December 10 Graeme Watkins (12) has been in great form lately and won again with 38 pts. It would not surprise to see Graeme challenging for top club honours over coming years.

DTL was Gary Buckland (23) on 35, and NTP was Jeff Lyons.

Thursday December 12 Randy Reusch (19) won with 40 pts from John Stone (22) and Clarke Gray (29) both on 38 pts.

NTP’s were Peter Cambridge and John Stone.

Friday December 13 Jamie Welsh (23) is another new player showing great improvement and he won with 22 pts.

DTL was Matt Staley (27) with 20 on cb.

NTP was Jamie Welsh.

Saturday December 14 – Owen Kindellan Trophies Ray Prain (19) obviously took great solace from his encouragement award last week to rebound and partner with Andrew Naylor (10) to win with 47 pts. DTL were Graeme Watkins (10) and Clarke Gray (28) 45, and Norm Cooper (13) and Owen Kindellan (17) on 43. NTP’s were dead eye Tony Vanin (three holes), Andrew Naylor and Owen Kindellan. Trevor Jones and Derek Summers had a very convincing win in the Encouragement Award with 36 pts.

Sunday December 15– Ambrose / Endurance Event – Charity Day An endurance event was held in aid of Anti Cancer. Numerous brave members set off early in the morning with the aim to complete 4 rounds (72 holes) in the day. They achieved that easily by just after 4pm. There was even time to do a further 18 holes – but though Jim Freeman was willing he could find no others with the energy remaining to accompany him. The overall aggregate four round stableford scores were very good, with Jim Freeman and Shane Corrie on 140pts, Stuart Canning 138, Steve Barnes 118 and Phil Austin 112.

The Ambrose event run in conjunction was won by Norm Cooper (13) and Robin Smith (22) with 65 ¼ net from Tony Vanin (6) and Russell McCallion (14) 66. NTP’s were Tony Vanin and Norm Cooper.

Christmas Breakup – Sat. Dec. 21st – Ambrose Event All are welcome for the fun day 3 ball Ambrose event for both men and ladies – including beginners and those without handicaps. It is also BAD DRESS day, and Tony will be happy as he can just come as he is.

Korumburra Ladies FINE conditions prevailed and some lovely scores were produced for the December Monthly Medal round last week.

Heather Grist had a wonderful score, 90(20)70 to win A Grade and the Monthly Medal. Runnerup in A Grade was Merrissa Cosson, 91(18)73.

The B Grade winner was Sherrin Solly, 102(29)73 and Betty Thomson was runner-up, 114(40)74.

Lee Clements was the Scratch Score winner with 89 and also gained a BDTL with 74 nett.

Barb Walker and Viv Enbom were BDTL winners with 75 nett.

Moira Rogers and Janice Follett both had 14 pts in the 9-hole competition.

Barb Walker was NTP on the 1st and Jenny Blackmore was closest on the 10th green.

A large field played in the Twilight competition on Thursday. Lynette McIvor and Steve Rose won with 21 pts for the 9-hole social competition after a c/b with Lyn and Allan Perks. Lynette was NTP on the 1st, along with Terry Maskell, who was very close to scoring a hole-in-one.

Four of our members enjoyed the Ambrose event at Foster, with fine weather, great company and a ‘Friday the 13th’ theme’ which created an intriguing atmosphere.

A small field played in the drizzly rain on Saturday, with Lynette McIvor (20) having a good score, with 36 pts.

Korumburra Men’s THE raining theme continued once again on Saturday for our Stableford event.

Thirty four players ended up playing and by the afternoon the drizzles had eased up.

All who competed also played greens that had been cored, yet despite this there was some good scoring.

John Payne and Rod Spokes had eagles today.

The 16th for the former and 147 metre shot for the latter on the eighth.

A Grade Winner: Ray Ludenia (14) 40 Points.

B Grade Winner: Don Hislop (27) 37 on c/b over Rod Spokes.

NTP: Athol Worthy, 7th Mick Bull, 10th Laure Webster and 13th Nick Leppin.

Leongatha ON Tuesday, December 11, the team of Else and Tony Gedye amassed a great score of 45 points to win the 4BBB Stableford event. Chris Leaver and John McInnes played some outstanding golf to record 44 points and collect the runners up prize.

Allan Kuhne was Nearest the Pin on the 14th hole and Andrew Smith was only 65 cm away on the 16th to be NTP there.

Balls were won by the pairings Wayne Keen and Andrew Smith, Fred de Bondt and Antony Roberts, George Hendry and Bert Borg, Martin and Allan Edney, Geoff Maher and Greg Ellt and Tim McCarthy and Leroy Sharrock.

Thursday was Whisky Day with Russell Williams taking the A Grade honours and a nice bottle of whisky for his 39 points. Barry Attwood was runner-up with 37 points.

B Grade was taken out by Jeff Brewer also with 39 points and Rob Martin was runner-up with 38 points. Hans Hoefler had a nice win in C Grade with 38 points in a countback from Bob Smith who finished runner-up.

Nearest the Pins were Craig Hutchinson on the 14th hole and Peter Buttinger on the 16th.

On Saturday John Moor had a very impressive 40 points to win the Overall and B Grade events.

A Grade was taken out by the very consistent Russell Williams with 36 points and Tim McCarthy

won C Grade with 35 points. Geoff McDonald and R. Matthews 39 (12). was NTP on the 14th hole.

Birdies: 4th M. Payne, 13th N. Rutledge and Balls were won by Ian Murchie, Malcolm 16th S. Duff Legge, Andrew Henley, Gordon Morrison, Trevor Saturday, December 14 Rickard, Anthony Sparkes, Chris Leaver, Daniel Jabba Jabba Shield Ruffin, Thomas Simon, Philippe du Plessis, Andy Mirboo North 30.2 v Garfield 28.9.

Horvath, Stuart Harry, Geoff McDonald, Chad Stableford Clasby, Peter Hartigan and Peter Buttinger.

Winner: B. Clarke 40 (28).

Nearest the pins were Geoff McDonald once A Grade: R. Matthews 37 (11). again on the 14th and Phil Douglass on the 16th.

B Grade: J. Smeriglio 39 (18).

C Grade: B. Clarke 40 (28).

Leongatha Ladies NTP’s: 6th R. Matthews, J. Kidd and R. ON a beautiful day for golf an excellent field of 74 Falcone ladies teed off in a 4 person Ambrose event. For DTL’s J. Robbins 37 (16), M. Payne 36 (11), many of the ladies who have progressed through the Clinics and the weekly 9 Hole social golf on R. Jenkins 35 (23), R. Falcone 35 (10) and D. a Friday morning it was their first participation in Taylor 35 (19).

Starters: 43. real competition. It was wonderful to see so many newcomers and they were well represented in the Welshpool winning teams and balls down the line.

TUESDAY’S nine-hole pub event saw a small After golf 85 ladies sat down to a beautiful two number of players only have a practice round. course lunch organised by Bec Thomas and preBy the way they played they need a lot more pared and presented by numerous volunteers. The clubhouse was abuzz with a near full house and practice.

On Wednesday, the ladies had a social event looked wonderful with all the Xmas decorations.

The theme for the day was red and silver and this culminating in their end of year break up where they all dressed up in their finest Christmassy added to the festive atmosphere enjoyed by all.

As well as our newcomers it was great to have things and had a great day that saw golf come secall our Life members and many past members join ond to having a good time.

On Friday, the nine-hole participants vied for us for the day. Our Women’s coordinator Colleen Touzel welcomed all present and ran the mon- a Christmas ham.

The winner with 20 points was Greg ster raffle with over 50 donated prizes. The Club donated 2 new Ladies irons for the day with our Wilkinson.

Balls down the line went to Gary Brown 19 on Captain Trish Owen and Vice Captain Liz Hodge drawing the two lucky winners from our newcom- countback from Graeme Brennan. NTP’s wereers. The excited winners for the day were Connie 6th Tom Welsh and the second shot on three for the ladies to Jeanette Swann.

Millot and Bron Krueger.

Other scores - Alan Hayes, Russell Barwick Our Christmas luncheon was certainly a great success and a fitting end to a very successful year. 17, Richard Knowles and Tom Welsh 16.

Well done ladies and congratulations to all the On Saturday the club held the end of year winning teams. members break up. The format was a two person Winners with a score of 30.25 were Sue Bowl- ambrose 18 hole event with a couple of twists. er, Loris Clark, Barb Fleming and Kate Rowe.

Winners were the team of Pappy Pope and Greg Runners-up with a score 0f 32 were Robin Wilkinson with 65 ½ (9 ½).

Smith, Marianne Leaver, Liz Hodge and RoseBDL’s to Paul and Jen Delaney 66 (8), Tom mary Perry.

Welsh/ David Lucas 66 ½ (10 ½), Greg Paine/ Col Down the Line Balls: Maryanne Gartner, Ali- Pulham 66 ¾ (9 ¼), Peta Barlow/ Trevor Vardy 71 son Strong, Vicki Milner, Julie Perrian 32.5, Lyn (9 ¼), Russ Barwick/ Gary Brown 71 (14).

Shaw, Jenny Fraser, Jill Steer, Heather Atkin 33.5, NTP’s were- Third Russ Barwick, six, Gary Georgina Mitchell, Karen Murchie, Cheryl Borg, Jones, 17 Pappy Pope and for the ladies 15 to Peta Jill Martin 33.5, Karen Bear, Bec Thomas, Deb Barlow.

McNaughton, Jan Keen 34.5, Marg Griffiths, Deb Longest Drives to Alan Hayes and Ladies Miller, Nan Meagher and Jan Brownlie 34.5.

Trish Latch-- Straightest drives to Jeanette Swann Nearest the Pin: 14th hole, Kay Dumbleton and Pappy Pope.

30cm and 16th hole, Lianne Adamson one metre.

The Pro-Pins went to second shot 11 Paul Saturday, December 14 Delaney and the ladies second shot 12 to Jen On a drizzly, cool day thirteen ladies played a Delaney.

Stableford event. The winner for the day was Sunday was a nine hole stableford event.

Ashleigh Hutton with 32 points.

Winning score of 19 points went to Ray CarlDown the Line Balls were won by Marg Griffiths 31, Jan Brownlie 29, Helen Fraser 28 and son with BDL to Graeme Brennan18, NTP 17 Nathan Lucas.

Karen Bear 26.

Other scores were- Nino Ditta 17, Dan Conley, Nearest the Pin: 16th Hole Ashleigh Hutton.

Nathan Lucas and Tom Welsh all with 15 points.

Mirboo North Our next big event is the Betta Home Living 4BBB on January 5.

Thursday, December 12, Stableford Entries in as soon as possible please.

Winner: J. Robbins 41 (17).

Grade Winner: S. Nair 40 (30).

DTL’s: R. Thompson 40 (26), M. Payne 40 (12) Continued on page 43.

Korumburra’s B Grade Winner Don Hislop (right) is con- Woorayl ladies winners Shirley Thomas (A Grade) and Di- Korumburra ladies Monthly Medal winners Sherrin Solly (B gratulated by club captain Tim O’Neill. anne O’Connor (B Grade).

Grade) and Heather Grist (A Grade).

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• Devon Cricket

Jenkins and Pedlow dominate IN the last roster game before the Christ- for an aggressive 96 and was very unlucky not to mas break, Devon travelled to the Toon- reach triple figures.

His innings included seven sixes and six fours, gabbie Village Green oval to take on with Devon finishing on 7/242.

Imperials.

Captain Pedlow was happy with the team’s

Devon captain Brett Pedlow won the toss and elected to bat.

Jack Gay and Liam opened the innings and began proceedings brightly with some quick running between the wickets. However, in the fifth over Farley was caught and the very next ball Gay was out, both making nine runs.

Brayden Askew was bowled for four after a beauty from Hegarty, and Taylor Reid was run out for a duck to have Devon in significant trouble at 4/30 after eight overs.

This brought Pedlow and Welles Jenkins together and some sensible hitting with well-taken singlew and strong shots to the boundary saw them combine for a 182-run partnership.

Pedlow brought up his century in the 36th over with a well-made 104 which included four sixes and 13 fours.

Welles pushed along until he was dismissed

score.

For Imperials, Jay Shankland bowled well for 4/29 from his eight overs and Luke Hegarty 1/32 from his eight overs.

Imperials were soon in trouble with Jack Gay and Welles Jenkins bowling well and swinging the new ball around.

After three overs, Imps were 4/2 and then 5/31.

Zac Tactor 24 and Jay Shankland 27 both tried hard but Gay, Jenkins, Askew, Pedlow and David Coulthard all had other ideas and finished the Imps innings at 87.

Jack Gay bowled seven overs 3/5, his partner in crime Welles Jenkins 2/24, Brayden Askew 2/17 and a wicket apiece to Pedlow and Coulthard.

Finals score - Devon 7/242 defeated Imperials 87.

WINNERS: Janette Jones, Janice Muir and Jayne Handley celebrate their win in the ladies tennis pennant last Tuesday.

Yarram Country Club ladies tennis MAGNOLIA came out victorious over Azalea in the Yarram Country Club ladies tennis grand final played in cool conditions on Tuesday, December 10.

Congratulations to Jayne Handley, Janice Muir and Janette Jones who proved worthy of their top of the ladder finish to defeat Marion Shaw, Bev Wort and Heather Flynn, who finished second at the end of the pennant rounds.

Results: Magnolia two sets 17 games defeated Azalea one set 12 games.

Following play, a beautiful lunch was held at the Country Club with presentations along with a

fun Kris Kringle game to get us all in the Christmas spirit! Thanks to Sue Bland for organising and to all who came along to support the players and Ladies Day tennis. Thanks also to the Committee for overseeing the competition.

Tennis will recommence in early February with a come and try day, so we would love to see lots of new faces keen to join and play.

We welcome beginners to long time experienced players.

Tennis really is a game that can be played by all ages and all abilities.

For more information, contact Sec Judy Stephens 0409953004 or president Sue Bland 0437540119.

COACHING TEAM: The Wildcats’ newly appointed senior coach Michael Duncan and returning A Grade coach Carly Foat are looking forward to what the 2020 season may bring.

Wildcats ready for new year “We have in excess of 30 on the track at most WOODSIDE footballers will have their final pre Christmas training session sessions and the players are now looking forward to a bit of a break over Christmas. We will return tonight. to the track mid January,” he said.

The club held their Christmas party last Friday evening with Santa making an appearance and delighting the younger members.

Netball training will also get underway mid January, with the B Graders looking to go backto-back and the A Graders out for revenge.

Wellington tennis holds grand finals MONDAY, December 9 saw the WGTA from you.

Contact Jenny Foat 0429 136626 or Sue Bland grand finals played at Maffra.

Yarram ladies playing off in the Section Two final against Longford.

Section One and Section Three matches were also played at the same time with all enjoying a beautiful lunch and presentations at the conclusion of all matches in the Maffra clubrooms.

Yarram finished on top of the ladder with Longford third.

Congratulations to Longford who proved to be the better team on the day, handling the conditions and heat better than Yarram and running out premiers by five games.

Results: Longford: Maree Cooper, Tanya Read, Catherine Hicks and Kim Phillpotts four sets 31 games def Yarram: Jayne Handley, Jenny Foat, Linda Razinger and Marion Shaw two sets 26 games.

As it is the first time Yarram has entered a team in this competition, they can be proud of their season.

The girls thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people, along with the challenge of the higher level of tennis, and are looking forward to the 2020 pennant.

WGTA will kick off again early February 2020, with teams needing to be registered by January 13.

If anyone is interested in forming another team, the WGTA committee would love to hear

0437540119 if interested.

Twilight tennis Aikido and Kung Fu are locked at the top of the twilight tennis ladder afer Kung Fu had a win over fourth-placed Laido.

Kung fu - Hamish Clark, Kelly Deeringer, Warwick Testro and Michelle Newham 6/37 def Laido - Rob Flanagan, Fiona Mallett, Danielle Danuser and Sam Fink 0/19.

Judo - Gert Schepers (fill-in), Kathryn Hands, Peter Newham and Cheryl Pritchard 5/34 def Karate - Ryan McAlpine, Jenny Foat, Gabby Yong and Julie Kee 1/20.

Kendo - David Cooper (fill-in), David Smith, Larry Davies and Janice Muir 4/30 def Sumo Neil Jeremiah, Peter Newham, Angie Hamilton (fill-in) and Robyn Knight 2/26.

Aikido and Salut had the bye.

Ladder Aikido ...................................................39 Kung Fu ................................................39 Kendo....................................................35 Laido .....................................................32 Judo.......................................................26 Sumo .....................................................21 Salut ......................................................12 Karate....................................................12

Heather Flynn, Bev Wort and Marion Shaw had to settle for the runners-up trophies in the latest ladies tennis pennant.

Busy weekend of badminton Yarram ladies badminton results Pine - A Barlow, J. Denehy (fill-in) and N Twite 111 def Elm - C Leggett, M Shaw, K Olsen and N Barker 101.

Palm - J Handley (fill-in), A Hunter and S Henderson (fill-in) 126 def Gum - M. Piddington (fillin), J Zappelli, K Wilson and K Bell 85.

Three set winners - J Handley, A Hunter, S Henderson and C Leggett.

Yarram senior badminton results Matt’s Reds - Matt Smith, Belinda Mackrell, Ken Leggett, Luke Hunter, Carolyn Leggett, Sharon Finlay (fill-in), Kelly Wilson and Mandy Hammilton 8/220 def Leigh’s Blues - Leigh Bland, Josh Bentley, Adrian Hunter, Charlie Ireland, Linda de Win, Olivia Ireland, Anna Hunter and Sally-Ann Henderson (fill-in) 4/205 by 15

points.

John’s Blacks - John de Win, Reuban Baldwin, Matt Gallagher, Tate Chisholm, Paige Eaton, Marion Shaw, Mia Ireland and Will Cashin 7/210 def Alastair’s Green - Alastair Finlay, Hamish Clark, Matthew Conn, Nate Olsen, Sarah Gregory, Katrina Olsen, Hao Pham and Rachael Black 5/178 by 32 points.

Liam’s Whites had the bye.

Three set winners - Matt Gallagher, Carolyn Leggett and Sharon Finlay.

Leigh’s Blue has the bye next week Ladder Liam’s Whites ........................................ 66 John’s Blacks ......................................... 55 Matt’s Reds ............................................ 52 Leigh’s Blues ......................................... 50 Alastair’s Greens ................................... 28

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Former Morwell premiership coach and now Werribee coach Harmet Singh will be in charge of the final workout.

Coach Michael Duncan has been thrilled with the turnout to all the pre-Christmas training sessions.

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Simon Clarke speaks tomorrow AUSTRALIAN cyclist Simon Clarke will take to the Bairs Otago Hotel from 6pm tomorrow to speak to anyone interested in attending about his experience in cycling.

Clarke, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam EF has competed in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, the world road championships, the Vuerla tour of Spain, the Giro tour of Italy and the Tour De France.

He has won multiple titles throughout his many years competing and has many interesting stories to tell and knowledge to pass down.

The event isn’t just for cycling fans, as fans of any sport will be interested to hear from and talk to such a successful sportsman.

The event is free to attend, as those who attend will only need to pay for their meals and drinks.

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: U10s girls starting their 50 metre sprint with Santa starting the race: (R-L) Harper McRae, Lacy McNaughton, Lacy Fennell, Charlotte Evans and Imogen Cruickshank.

Little Athletics fundraise for HISKA

MEET N GREET: Members of the community who are interested will have the opportunity to meet and hear from champion cyclist Simon Clarke at the Bairs Otago Hotel tomorrow night from 6pm.

LEONGATHA Little Athletics held their Daniel 50m 13.80, Emma Murphy 100m 29.52, 50m 13.09, Arya O’Malley 200m 48.01. final meet for the year on Saturday.

FEMALE FOCUS: GippsSport’s Michelle Harris and Korumburra-Bena Football Netball Club’s Nadine Smith will make the case for dedicated female change rooms.

Making the change KORUMBURRA-Bena Football Netball years. Our female members have increased by Club is ready to make the push for dedi- about 72 per cent in the same period. And these numbers are only growing,” she said. cated female change facilities.

“In 2020 the West Gippsland Football compe-

The call comes on the back of an explosion in female participation, with a space needed to cater for umpires and players.

Speaking to South Gippsland Shire Council’s administrators the KBFNC’s Nadine Smith said the plans have “probably been going on for five years now”.

With the help of a council grant, the club was able to engage the services of Korumburra Drafting.

“Our female participation has actually increased by about 25 per cent in the past three

tition is introducing another two grades in netball, with a D Grade and Under 11s and we’ll be endeavouring to field teams. We’d also like to introduce a women’s football team to give our youth girls somewhere to continue their football careers.

“There’s also been an increase in female umpires. We average probably about four female umpires per football game at the moment.”

GippsSport’s Michelle Harris has helped the club draw up a business case with which to approach the state government (through council) for funding.

U7s boys: Hugo Fennell 100m 20.04, 200m 44.11, 50m 10.39.

U8s girls: Caitlyn Goodwin 50m 11.08, Darcey Matheson 100m 21.96, 200m 53.55, Long Jump 2.11.

U8s boys: Oliver Bolge 50m 9.25, long jump 3.15, Mack Katz 50m 10.76, Keagan Koedoot 50m 9.60, Aiden Launder 200m 45.88, Archer McRae 200m 52.79, 50m 10.85, Declan Russell 200m 48.86, Taysen Smith 100m 22.88, 50m 10.88.

U9s girls: Khloe Falls long jump 2.65, Beau Glenn long jump 2.81, Eve Hansen 50m 9.49, long jump 2.99, Samantha Heneghan 100m 41.33, 200m 1:47.12, 50m 17.03, long jump 0.94, Lacey McRae long jump 2.25, Amy Stevic long jump 2.25.

U9s boys: Kayden Campbell 100m 17.81, 200m 37.51, Noah Dunlop 100m 23.83, 200m 54.14, Zac Fowles 200m 40.82, Lachie Grimes 100m 19.22, 200m 40.09, Raidyn Harrison 200m 38.27.

U10s boys: Zeb Anderson long jump 3.28.

U11s girls: Ruth Bates 200m 51.16, Anna Hutchinson 200m 44.16, Georgia Hutchinson 200m 41.31, 50m 9.58, Leah Mark 200m 54.34, Lily Reid 50m 10.07, Zenna Tanaka-Morrison 200m 51.05, 50m 10.57, Ella White 200m 40.28, Clara Wilson 200m 44.36, Mia Yates 200m 40.63.

U11s boys: Sam Kreutzberger long jump 3.06.

U12s girls: Ana Heneghan 50m 8.95, long jump 3.30, Brydee Shanks 50m 9.02.

U12s boys: Froley Anderson 200m 36.53, James Barry 200m 43.71, Max Fowles 200m 37.16, long jump 3.20, Billy Horskins 100m 16.58, 200m 34.58, Jack McNaughton, 200m 33.05, Jasper Shone long jump 4.04.

U13s girls Lisse Bath 50m 8.27.

U14s girls: Maddi Campbell 50m 8.29, Pallas Lamers 100m 17.10.

U14s boys: James Heneghan 100m 13.99, 50m 7.41.

Results U16s girls: Charli Burns 100m 18.22, Georgia U7s girls: Jordyn Browne 200m 1:01.05, Sofia Burns 50m 8.08.

A modified program of 50 metres, 100 metres, 200 metres and long jump for all athletes saw 106 participants compete to set 72 personal best performances while having lots of fun with a Christmas themed dress up.

A special mention to U9s girl Samantha Heneghan, who achieved four personal best results from four events for the second week running.

Santa made a spectacular entrance on his sleigh, which was pulled by Honda the reindeer, and greeted the athletes prior to the commencement of competition.

While competition was happening, the annual fundraising Relayathon event was ran.

Parents, athletes and carers kept a relay baton moving around the track and clocked up 50 continuous laps in two hours.

Over $215 was raised for the very worthy HISKA charity.

HISKA is a local charity that provides support to youth, young adults and families struggling with mental health issues, addictions, poverty or loss of a loved one, among other assistance.

A special thanks to Matt and Kim Baillie for their attendance at the meet and addressing the parents to raise awareness for this important and relevant cause.

The meet was finished off with the anticipated parents’ races.

Two heats were held for the dads and a single final for the mums, with much cheering and encouragement from all the athletes.

As the meet ran, the State Relay Championships were held at Casey Fields.

LLAC’s U11s boys competed in three events with amazing results from a small country club which meets and runs on a non-uniform grass track.

The team consisted of Jacob Bolge, Patrick Frayne, Zavier Bertacco, Lachlan Cann and Tej Gaddam.

The boys came 10th in the 4x200m race, 20th in their 4x100m race, and 6th in their Medley race.

Stony’s bid for more cash THE committee of the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve is making its case for better facilities, with a shopping list of proposed upgrades.

Committee of management president Carolyn DeGaris presented the SCRRR Master plan to South Gippsland Shire Council last week, which has been drawn up with help from GippSports’ Michelle Harris.

The master plan will serve as the go-to document when council launches bids for State Government funding.

“It’s an asset to the whole community. It has

a number of diverse community groups that meet there,” Ms DeGaris said of the reserve.

She said that despite the fact that football, netball, horse racing, horse riding, go kart racing and a host of other activities are catered for, the facilities are in a general state of decay, with the presence of asbestos one among the many challenges.

A pot holed road, substandard PA, a lack of change facilities for female competitors, poor quality turf and a septic tank in need of replacement, were all among the things that need to be addressed, Mrs DeGaris told council administrators.

Ms DeGaris believes the potential of the recreation reserve, with a wealth of sporting and recreational facilities in the one place, is enormous.

She said she wished a feasibility study into the potential for an equestrian centre at the site “had fallen the other way”.

As it stands, it was a proposal that was recently voted down by council administrators.

CAROLYN DEGARIS: Committee of management president for the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve wants more money for the facility.

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Boxing show a knockout success Daniel Renfrey WITH some of the best amateur fighters in Victoria taking to the ring and a crowd 300-strong watching on, the Corner Inlet Boxing Club’s annual boxing show at the Leongatha Memorial Hall was a major success.

Fighters like Charles Joma, Jarvis Bindloss, Lachlan Lewis, Adem Spaull, Reghan Lewis, Kinesha Anderson, Kye Hogenson, Mercedes Hastings, Caleb Garlic and first-time fighter Jackson Harry all tested their mettle inside the ring on Sunday, thrilling the crowd with their bouts.

“It was really good, really well attended. We couldn’t be happier,” Brad Anderson, one of the club’s coaches, said.

“Every fight was of a fantastic quality and evenly matched.”

The day started with the kids testing their skills in the ring, with schoolboy level, intermediate level and elite level fights following.

Each fighter left it all in the ring, with jabs, hooks and straights of a high quality being thrown throughout.

One of the standout fights was 14-year-old Kinesha Anderson of the Corner Inlet Boxing Club

going toe-to-toe with Mercedes Hastings from Portland for three rounds, in which Kinesha just lost by a split decision.

Star sensation Charles Joma also provided one of the best bouts of the day, when he went up against Kye Hogenson, winning in style and taking out the fighter of the day award.

Reghan Lewis of the Corner Inlet club also performed well, winning his bout in the first round.

“Kinesha really produced a great fight against her opponent, with both of them just going hammer and tong for the full rounds, and Joma was brilliant and deserving of fighter of the day,” Brad said.

“Overall it was great. Everyone was telling us how good the day was, an event like this being held in the community, who we had great support from, is unbelievable.”

The club capped its season off brilliantly, and looks set for even bigger things in 2020.

“It feels fantastic. We’ve had a great year with fighters travelling around the world to compete and to finish it off like that was fantastic,” Brad said.

“We’ll take a break now and be back at it on Charles Joma (red) gave everyone a look at what he is capable of in the ring, dominating Kye January 6 with our fighters preparing for the ju- Hogensen and winning the fighter of the day award as a result. nior Australian and junior world titles next year.”

With so many promising fighters continuing to perform well, the club will continue to build drastically next year.

Leongatha Parrots’ Jackson Harry (red) and Wonthaggi Power’s Will Lenahan impressed in what was the first fight for both men. They will be boxers to watch in the future. For the record, Will was the victor in this bout.

GOING THE DISTANCE: Kinesha Anderson (red) was a bit bloodied as she and Mercedes Hastings left it all in the ring through multiple rounds.

RIGHT: Jarvis Bindloss (red) performed valiantly against national champion Adem Spaull, just falling short in a close battle.

Gippsland games set to excite Daniel Renfrey WITH an Easter split round and a standalone ANZAC Day game happening within the first three weeks, the 2020 Gippsland League season is set to be as unique and intriguing as ever.

The season looks set to include many mouthwatering matchups in both the football and netball, with the league making an effort to ensure clubs and their fans many entertaining games.

“The league has again worked hard to allow clubs the opportunity to plan and request marquee games in their fixtures,” Gippsland League manager Daniel Heathcote said.

“This gives them the opportunity to help maximise the attendance and revenue for their key games and local rivalries.”

The 2020 season will see Morwell take on Traralgon in the only ANZAC Day game, which will also see the A Grade netball grand final rematch take place.

Additionally, the Queen’s Birthday weekend game will be between Bairnsdale and Warragul in Bairnsdale, with both clubs hoping to feature a ‘Big Freeze’ event to assist in fundraising for MND. For Leongatha, the grand final rematch is a game the team and their fans will be marking on their calendars, and will take place in Round Four, with the Parrots heading to Maffra to take on the

Hawks in what should be another classic between the two juggernauts.

“Over the last three years we have made a conscious effort to schedule in all the requests from clubs that have been submitted in the official feedback window and again in 2020 all requested matches have been worked into the final fixture,” Heathcote said.

“An emphasis has also been placed on assisting the clubs, especially the geographically outlying clubs, where possible to ensure there is limited back to back travel and their requested fixtures are scheduled in.”

Matchups to look out for this coming season include: Round One - Sale v Maffra (Battle of the Birds).

Round Two – Leongatha v Wonthaggi (Good Friday game).

Round Two - Bairnsdale v Sale (twilight game).

ANZAC Weekend - Morwell v Traralgon (Hunter/Stanistreet Cup and A Grade grand final rematch).

Round Four – Morwell v Sale (Morwell FNC - Breast Cancer Awareness Mother’s Day fundraiser).

Round Four – Maffra v Leongatha (senior grand final rematch).

Round Eight – Bairnsdale v Warragul (Queen’s Birthday game and Big Freeze MND).

The full 2020 season fixture can be found on REMATCH READY: The Parrots will go head-to-head with Maffra in a grand final rematch in Round Four of the 2020 Gippsland League season. the Gippsland League website.

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Goannas fall to Iona IT was an overcast cool morning on Sunday as the Goannas arrived at the Iona CC Oval, somewhere at the back of Bunyip, to play the Iona over-60s cricket team.

Unfortunately no one was there.

A quick phone call was made and the ICC Vets were found to be at the Hallora CC turf wicket, which is about 15km south of Drouin, but 30 minutes from the ICG. The game eventually commenced about 30 minutes later than normal, with the Goannas electing to bat first.

Fred Debono and Ray Smith opened the innings, and again were dismissed in consecutive overs.

Smith was caught in the covers for nine from the bowling of Peter Heywood and Debono was out lbw to Ron Lovel for three, with the score 2/17 after five overs.

Soon after Col Carmody took on the arm of the deep fielder, and was run out by a brilliant throw Jim Armstrong attacks the Iona bowling. Unfortunately, the Goannas total wasn’t enough to to the keeper.

Goannas 3/18 from seven overs. win the match.

Murray Moore and Neil Meredith set about the rescue mission, until Neil was bowled by Alex Miller, the first change bowler, in his first over.

Goannas 4/31 after 12 overs.

Ian Gibson joined Moore and took the score to 45 at the 20 over drinks break.

Ten overs later, Moore retired for a well made 42, and the score was 4/83.

Gordon Hollonds and Gibson then put on 25 runs in the next eight overs, with both dismissed in the 38th over, for 13 and 21 respectively.

Peter Anton and Jim Armstrong hit out and the Goannas finished their innings at 7/121 after their

40 overs.

The Iona bowlers had bowled a good line, with very few loose balls, highlighted by Mark McLachlan’s eight overs for 10 runs.

Gordon Cowling and Rob Bachetti bowled to Bob Rogers and McLachlan to start the next innings.

The latter hit some good cut shots and survived a very confident lbw appeal as the score reached 27 from the first 12 overs. Anton came on and immediately hit Rogers’ stumps, with Meredith removing McLachlan, lbw, in his third over.

The Iona score was then 2/46 almost halfway through their innings.

Moore and Smith also bowled as the score snuck up to 90 after 29 overs.

Armstrong hit the stumps with his first ball and Barrie Nunn came on, but the Iona batsmen were able to complete the victory, finishing at 3/125 in the 35th over.

This was the first time that Iona had beaten the Goannas, so drinks were raised in celebration at the post-match presentations.

The Goannas now have a break for the festive season, with the next scheduled match a home game against the Endeavour Hills over-60’s on January 12.

There will be some regular training sessions for interested Goannas (over-50’s too) at the Briagolong or Maffra nets over the break.

Interested participants should call GC 51455294.

Official training will recommence on Wednesday, January 8 at the Glengarry nets.

The Goannas wish all our ‘media’, partners, friends and supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and we will be in touch again early in January.

CLEAN BOWLED: The Goannas’ Peter Anton is bowled against Iona. His team struggled to overcome an opposition who were well and truly up for the battle and ended up falling short.

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PUT ON HOLD: The AFL Victoria Community Championships have been ruled out for 2020. Representative teams from around Gippsland have been successful in past championships, but will have to wait and see if they can compete again as AFL Victoria reassesses the competition’s structure.

Community championships discontinued for season 2020 AFL Victoria recently made the decision to axe the AFL Victoria Community Championships for 2020 in what some see as a blow for footy in the state.

The championships provided an opportunity for leagues across Victoria to square off in interleague competitions and matchups.

Stephen O’Donohue, AFL Victoria community football and development manager, explained the decision in a statement, in which he said, “after a review of the current program and feedback from clubs and leagues across the state, AFL Victoria will not facilitate the Community Championships in 2020 while it undergoes various changes.”

“Of the clubs and leagues that responded to the review, 70 per cent requested that the format be reviewed and not continue in its current form at senior level.”

The competition, in which leagues from around Gippsland have been consistent participants, has

sometimes been hard for teams to compete in due to travel and costs.

These concerns would undoubtedly have been aired by clubs in the review of the competition, and AFL Victoria will be proactive in trying to rework its structure.

“The decision not to facilitate the 2020 Community Championships was based on the feedback from clubs and leagues across the state,” O’Donohue said.

“AFL Victoria will continue to consult with stakeholders around the future of the Community Championships and representative football to ensure the best structure is provided.”

The bi-annual Vic Metro v Vic Country representative game will continue to provide an opportunity for community players to perform on the representative stage, but whether the community championships are back for 2021 or not remains to be seen.

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• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION ONE

Island’s dominance continues PHILLIP Island increased its ladder lead last week with another convincing win, this time against Nerrena.

The away side only had to make 41 runs in their second innings in order to come away with a victory, after Nerrena made 123 in their second innings.

Wilson (4/35) and Kleverkamp (5/36) were brilliant with the ball during Nerrena’s second innings, not allowing any of the batsmen to settle as they ripped their way through the order.

Ben Croatto was impressive for the home side with the bat, scoring 60 runs as the standout batsman on the day.

It didn’t take PI long to overcome the total at all though, with openers Taylor (28) and Beaumont (6) combining to score the winning runs.

Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL emerged from a close matchup with Inverloch victorious, winning by five wickets after a testing run chase.

The Stingrays made 100 in their first innings, and the Cougars were confident they could eclipse the total.

While opener Anderson was run out for just a

single, his partner Justin Cook put his head down and made 45 important runs with the support of the rest of the order to give his side a winning total of 5/103 after 50 overs.

Leading wicket-takers for Invy were Hall (2/30) and Jackson (2/18).

OMK defeated MDU after a solid innings with the bat ensuring they maintain a top three spot.

After bowling the Demons out for just 41, the road to victory was completely unblocked.

With Darryl Chilcott scoring 42 runs himself, there was never any doubt the home side would come away with the win and continue some solid form.

Club recorded another victory on Saturday, outscoring Korumburra with two wickets in hand to stay second on the ladder.

Burra made a solid total of 165 on day one, but Club looked dangerous with the bat straight away, with opener Brian Osborne scoring 76 and Sean Roche in at number three scoring 53.

This led the side to an 8/192 total in 40 overs, giving them the win and seeing their good run of form continue.

Justen Jackson was handy with the ball for Inverloch against the Cougars, taking 2/18 on Saturday. He could not prevent a loss for his side however.

WINNING INNINGS: Justin Cook produced a strong innings to score 45 runs for Koon- Adam Hall took 2/30 for Invy, bowling consistently through the day. warra-Leongatha RSL and give them a good win.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION TWO

Town into top two TOWN cemented its spot in the top two vie but it wasn’t enough as their side managed a of the C2 ladder with a 112-run win over total of 9/197.

Club had the bye and will take on KilcundaKoonwarra-Leongatha RSL. Bass this week.

WINNING TIME: Club beat Boisdale-Briagolong in a straightforward Twenty20 match to win the Kookaburra Cup on Sunday

Club wins Kookaburra Cup GIPPSLAND’S version of the Twenty20 Kookaburra Cup has been won by the Wonthaggi Club Cricket Club after a keenly contested match against Boisdale-Briagolong on Sunday.

Making the most of home ground knowledge, Wonthaggi won the toss and decided to bat first.

A slow wicket meant that anything pitched short sat up waving a ‘hit me’ sign, with the Club batsmen happy to oblige.

The medium paces were going for between five and eight an over and a score of 150 was a possibility after 10 overs had been bowled.

The introduction of some slower bowlers towards the end of the innings denied the batsmen pace on the ball though, and slowed things down, the final score standing at 7/130.

That score included 11 boundaries on the big ground and a disappointing 23 sundries.

For Club, Mitch Thomas made 42, James Sheerin 29 and Ryan Thomas 17.

For Boisdale-Briagolong, Kal Randle and Liam Hurst picked up two wickets each.

Randle, Mitch Leeds and Louis Howard all had economy rates of five or less per over, sometimes more valuable than wickets in these matches.

In response, Boisdale-Briagolong started a little slowly but did not lose a wicket until 60 runs had been knocked off the target.

Rob Entwistle was first to go with a well-made 38 beside his name.

That was the last decent partnership until the unbroken sixth wicket pairing put on 27.

Toby Leeds scored 27 while Liam Hurst smashed a quick 18 not out at number seven but his entry was too late to pull the Saints out of the hole they dig themselves into between overs 12 to 17.

The Boisdale-Briagolong innings only included six boundaries and eight sundries.

For Club, Ryan Birkett was the pick of the bowlers with 3/21 and an economy rate just above five.

Joel Brann also bowled four overs with just 15 runs conceded.

Boisdale-Briagolong finished on 5/118.

Mitch Thomas was named the Man of the Match.

After setting a total of 211 in day one, Town brought strong bowling to the pitch on Saturday, with Rob Shields taking 4/26.

Not many were able to make a handy score for the Cougars, but Lachie Hughes did well in the middle order, scoring 28 not out.

This was the only decent individual score they could muster as they were held to 9/99 for the day, resulting in a tough loss.

OMK remains top after a comfortable win over Poowong-Loch on Saturday.

The visitors had bowled the Pies out for just 93 a week prior, and were locked in from the get-go, with Furness (14) and Wylie (28) opening with a solid partnership.

This was then followed by a strong Whiteside (32) and Lomagno (30) display in the middle order, as the team achieved a total of 8/156 and grabbed the win.

Ricky Knox, Gary Knox and Jay Hamilton all had two wickets apiece for Poowong-Loch.

Kilcunda-Bass defeated Korumburra away from home, with a fantastic 5/9 bowling effort from Jason Cooper stifling the Burra order.

Cavigan (20) got the home side off to a decent start in their chase of the Sharks’ day one total of 173, but were quickly torn apart by Cooper, who took Burra’s number four, five and six batsmen for a combined duck.

This saw Korumburra only able to put 87 runs together, the team suffering a bad loss.

Phillip Island’s set total of 8/354 simply proved too much for Glen Alvie to overcome, the home side winning by 157 runs on Saturday.

Robinson, Johnston and Francis all had multiple wickets as the visitors’ order gradually fell.

Hale (51) and Andrew Brown (59 not out) were the best performers with the bat for Glen Al-

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 9 - December 21 Home team Grade A1 Glen Alvie OMK Korumburra Town

Away Team

Ground

Time Umpire

v v v v

Nerrena Inverloch Phillip Island Club

Butch West Outtrim Kor Turf Scorp Pk 1

1pm 2pm 1pm 1pm

A Stride G Laird G Adams J Curry

Grade A2 Foster Imperials Kil Bass

v Poow Loch v MDU v Koony LRSL

FGC Leon Turf Bass 1

1pm 1pm 1pm

L White K Scrimshaw T Rogers

Grade B (Round 8) Koony LRSL v Kilcunda Bass Glen Alvie v Club Nerrena v OMK Phillip Island v Foster Poow Loch v Town MDU v Imperials Inverloch v Korumburra

Koonwarra Won Rec Nerrena Cowes Loch Meeniyan Inv Turf

1pm 1pm 12pm 12pm 1pm 1pm 12.30

I Richards J O’Reilly L Harmer N Grabham G Wyatt G Wightman M Heenan

Grade C1 Korumburra Phillip Island MDU Inverloch

OMK Koony LRSL Nerrena Club

KSC Newhaven Dumbalk Inv Turf

12pm 1pm 1pm 3pm

N Barnes T Carman TBA M Heenan

Grade C2 OMK v Town Glen Alvie v PoowLoch Kil Bass v Club Phillip Island v Korumburra Koony LRSL - bye

Outtrim Glen Alvie Bass 2 Cowes

12pm 1pm 1pm 2pm

G Laird TBA TBA N Grabham

v v v v

Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136

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Brendan Tomada was Koony’s best bowler against the Stingrays, taking 3/32 in 12 overs.

HOWZAT: Warren Stewart started promisingly at the crease for Invy but was dismissed LBW by a brilliant ball from Brendan Tomada. There is obviously no issue with the height.

• LDCA B GRADE

Cougars cling on to win KOONWARRA-LEONGATHA RSL produced some decisive bowling late in day two against Inverloch to grab an impressive win.

With Smith (81) and Hayes (44) making strong totals and the rest of the Stingrays order supporting them well, the Cougars’ day one total of a declared 221 looked shaky.

Consistent bowling from Nick Arnup (3/47) and Brendan Tomada (3/32) kept them in the lead however, and eventually gave them the win, with the Rays falling just 10 runs short of the total at 211 off of 72 overs.

Foster and MDU also played out a close finish to their match on Saturday, with the Tigers just coming out on top.

The Demons had a total of 196 to chase when day two started, and they got off to a bright start with opener Webster scoring 60.

Hoober (27), Prosser (34) and and McRae (21)

LDCA Ladders A Grade – Div 1

C Grade – Div 1

Town .............. 72 Nerrena ......... 72 OMK.............. 66 Phillip Is ........ 56 Club ................ 54 Inverloch ........ 50 Korumburra .... 24 Glen Alvie ........ 6

Phillip Is ........ 86 OMK.............. 66 Club ............... 66 Korumburra .. 48 Nerrena ........... 48 K-LRSL.......... 42 Inverloch ........ 24 MDU .............. 12

2.0354 1.2718 1.2068 1.2841 1.2640 1.0520 0.6055 0.3838

2.0385 1.5270 1.4033 0.9425 0.6849 0.8510 0.4331 0.7052

A Grade – Div 2 Imperials ....... 94 K-LRSL......... 60 MDU .............. 60 Foster............. 42 Poow-Loch ..... 36 Kil-Bass.......... 12

2.4786 1.7264 0.6668 0.6893 1.3209 0.3707

B Grade Korumburra . 80 OMK.............. 66 Phillip Is ........ 56 Club ............... 54 Foster............. 54 K-LRSL......... 48 Nerrena ......... 42 Poow-Loch .... 42 MDU .............. 36 Town .............. 36 Kil-Bass.......... 36 Inverloch ........ 18 Glen Alvie ...... 18 Imperials .......... 6

2.5831 2.6945 1.5553 1.2247 1.0936 0.9957 1.0073 0.6187 0.8488 0.8184 0.7481 0.6836 0.4674 0.5378

C Grade – Div 2 OMK.............. 78 Club ............... 60 Town .............. 54 Phillip Is ........ 48 Kil-Bass.......... 36 Korumburra .... 30 Poow-Loch ..... 24 K-LRSL.......... 24 Glen Alvie ...... 18

2.1652 1.9314 1.0229 1.4145 1.0066 0.7000 0.7435 0.7124 0.4315

Under 16 K’burra ......... 54 Town Green... 54 Club ............... 54 Town Gold ..... 54 K-LRSL.......... 24 Phillip Is ......... 24 Inverloch ........ 18 Foster................ 6

B GRADE Foster 196 d MDU 189 MDU – 1st INNINGS: J Riley 1, G Webster 60, C Hoober 27, MJ Olden 5, W Prosser 34, B Thorson 7, T Zukovskis 3, S McRae 21, J Bright 7, P Vine 4* Bowling: P Jervies 2/40, J Weston 6/67, G Collis 0/32, S Roffey 1/18, W Davy 1/12, A Starret 0/9

Koonwarra L/RSL 8/221 d Inverloch 211 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS: W Stewart 22, N Brayley 21, H Smith 81, J Williams 10, D Cashin 3, S Hayes 44, L Anderson 2, J Butcher 10, J Donohue 2* Bowling: N Arnup 3/47, C McPhee 1/38, J Thomas 1/28, A Hunt 1/32, A Drury 0/12, B Tomada 3/32, J Leeden 0/12, JA Pickersgill 0/6

2.4847 1.6145 1.5997 0.8084 1.0137 0.9487 0.5843 0.4789

also put together some handy scores to give MDU a strong chance.

Unfortunately for the Demons, Foster’s Jack Weston was on fire, taking 6/67 and helping to hold MDU to an agonisingly painful 189 total, seeing them fall just eight runs short of a win.

OMK remains in the top two after a big fourwicket win over Glen Alvie.

Glen Alvie scored a total of 146 a couple weeks ago and went into day two knowing they had to produce a brilliant display of bowling to take down an impressive OMK order.

It was not to be though, as the home side was on fire from the jump.

Busana (97) and Matthews (42) opened brilliantly, giving the bowlers endless headaches.

Kerr in at number three was the standout with a calm and collected century off of 144 balls, helping to lead his side to an astounding 6/342 total.

Korumburra stayed top of the ladder with a straightforward win over Poowong-Loch on Saturday, a 5/27 spell from Scott Checkley leading the attack to a dismissal of the Magpies order for just 82.

The visitors were chasing Korumburra’s declared total of 298 but could not put much together throughout the innings.

Opener Adderley (23) and Head (27) in at third were the standouts with the bat, but with eight separate batsmen scoring two or less, the task became impossible.

Kilcunda-Bass were impressive in their tight battle with Nerrena, just eclipsing their total of 159 to record an important win.

It was a shaky start to the day for the home side, with opener McBride being dismissed for 22 and Peckett and Smith only managing 10 combined runs in at second and third.

Gardiner (38) provided some stability in at four however, and Blackney (47) boosted the middle order well to ensure his team achieved a 163 total after 65 overs.

Zack Trease was dangerous with the ball for Nerrena, taking five wickets.

To cap off the B1 battles throughout Saturday, Club overcame Phillip Island’s total in 33 overs.

The Island made their total of 95 on day one and, with Andrew Tolley (3/20) in good form, had some hope they could pull off an unlikely win.

Davey (22) and Todd (39) provided a strong start for the home team though, and before long it seemed Club would grab the win.

OMK 6/342 d Glen Alvie 146 OMK – 1st INNINGS: A Busana 97, S Matthews 42, K Kerr 100, J Cochrane 17, J Paterson 26, P Harper 7, J Greenwood 31* Bowling: W Luke 0/39, L McRae 0/33, G Hynes 0/24, D Tiziani 1/47, P Loos 0/18, J Burke 2/48, P Gardiner 2/65, DJ Hynes 0/12, N Thatcher 1/50

Korumburra 4/298 d Poowong-Loch 82 and 58 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS: M Adderley 23, S McKinnon 2, SR Head 27, B Nicholls 1, J Pyne 18*, T Sheedy 1, J Derrick 1 Bowling: M Patching 1/12, S Checkley 5/27, JA Checkley 0/13, JJ Meade 2/9, S Foster 0/3, K Dorman 2/9 Poowong-Loch – 2nd INNINGS (following on): J Pyne 6, M Adderley 20, B Nicholls 6, T Sheedy 1, J Patullo 1, B

Nick Arnup was impressive with the ball for the Cougars in their win over Inverloch, taking 3/47 with some crafty bowling.

After a bit of a lull for the order, Earl and Sawyer combined to score the winning runs and keep Club in the top four.

Town got a win due to a forfeit from Imps.

Josh Williams made 10 runs for Inverloch.

Paul The Pieman

Johnstone 3, S McKinnon 6, D Sutton 1, A Miller 8* Bowling: S Checkley 0/17, JJ Meade 7/17, M Patching 2/11, JA Checkley 1/8

Junior Scoreboard Under 16 - Round 6, Dec 7 & 14

Town d Imperials

Wonthaggi Club 7/166 d Koonwarra LRSL 151 Foster 8/116 drew Phillip Island 8/164 Korumburra 0/13 drew Town Gold 133 Town Green 4/182 d Inverloch 9/149

Town won on forfeit

Kilcunda-Bass 163 d Nerrena 159 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS: A McBride 22, C Peckett 8, TC Smith 2, R Gardiner 38, T Ruddell 3, D Clay 11, D Blackney 47, S Tapscott 1, M Whitby 5 No bowling results supplied.

Under 14 - Round 6, Dec 7 & 14 East Longatha Town 8/185 d Koonwarra LRSL 146 OMK 9/126 v Imperials 7/123 Korumburra Blue 7/147 d Nerrena 144

Club 5/107 d Phillip Island 95 Club – 1st INNINGS: M Davey 22, R Todd 39, J Wallace 1, L Earl 16, L Sawyer 17* Bowling: M Parsons 0/22, J Excell 0/19, T Kenter 0/5, ZC Walker 0/1, G Odgers 1/27, A Tolley 3/20, M Wright 1/6

Inverloch’s Harry Smith made an impressive and risky 81 runs on Saturday, hitting 12 fours on his way to the solid total.

West Phillip Island 8/149 d Inverloch 124 Glen Alvie 8/83 d Wonthaggi Club 9/73 Korumburra White - bye

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Nerrena takes second place Town drew with Inverloch in their match, with Simon Kirton was the top bowler for Island, opening total of 131, the side was aiming to bowl OMK was unable to overcome Nerrena’s the Inverloch pitch unplayable on Saturday after taking 4/28 with six maidens off 15 overs, and had their opponents out relatively quickly.

8/225 total on Saturday, only scoring 135 the covers blew off and allowed some rain in. good company in Charith Keerthisinghe, who took Korumburra put up a bit of a fight, scoring 114, against a firing home attack.

Inverloch made a total of 178 in day one, with 3/40 with nine maidens in a big 27-over spell.

Madura Perera top-scoring for his team with 54.

Tom Keily was the top scorer for OMK, with 63, but could not get enough support from the rest of the order.

Nerrena’s attack was relentless, with Trease, Rowe, Hoy and Wightman all taking two wickets each while the Clarks took one each.

The impressive win now sees Nerrena sit in the top two, only just below Town.

Newman making 42, but were unable to defend this total last week.

Phillip Island only needed a short session with the bat on Saturday afternoon to overcome Glen Alvie in another solid performance.

After declaring for 136 and giving Glen Alvie 85 runs to chase, Phillip Island rolled their opponent for just 113.

Selby and Rthnayake then took to the crease for PI and scored the winning 30 total within just four overs, with Glen Alvie unable to take a wicket.

Club only needed 11 runs from their second innings to seal a win over Korumburra in day two of their match.

After declaring at 183 in response to Burra’s

Joel Brann was too overbearing with the ball however, and took a brilliant 6/25 off just eight overs to prevent Burra from making a bigger total.

All Club needed was 11 runs in their final innings and, despite losing three wickets, with Lloyd taking 2/6, they managed the the winning 3/11 total in just two overs.

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Impressive Imps extend lead IMPERIALS forced a follow-on from before being run out by Bardwell and Darshana Foster on Saturday, bowling them out for made 22 as Koony batted their way to the win without too much trouble.

61 and then 117 in a strong win.

Bardwell was the standout with the ball for the

After setting a total of 9/269 in day one, Imps had the Tigers reeling early.

Ginnane took a brilliant 7/22 and five maidens in just 13 overs during Foster’s first innings, the visitors unable to score more than 61.

They produced a better effort during their next bat, with Lynch, Coates, Toner, Allott, Thornell and Bright all scoring in double digits.

It was Wright and Sameera who did the damage for Imps with the ball this time though, each taking three wickets as Foster fell for 117, giving Imps a good win and seeing them extend their lead at the top.

Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL backed up their strong bowling performance in day one with a winning 5/92 total against Poowong-Loch on Saturday.

The Cougars had the Magpies all out for just 68 a couple weeks ago, giving themselves a great Imperials captain Jack Ginnane was on fire chance of a win. in Foster’s first innings.

Opener Ben Davison hit an impressive 35 runs

Magpies, taking 2-12 and tallying 10 maidens in 16 overs.

A 3/42 effort from Cooper Cary saw MDU close out a win against Kilcunda-Bass at home.

After setting a total of 6/251 in day one, the Demons were in the box seat.

Killy Bass struggled early, but McMahon (33) and Adamson (39) were able to put on a partnership and get the ball rolling.

It was Brett Joseph and Scott Williams who turned out to be the dangerous batsmen however, Joseph scoring 44 not out and Williams tallying 45 not out.

Despite the promising partnership, there was not enough time for their side to come out on top, a total of 7/201 after 77 overs falling 49 runs short Brad Coates started well with the bat for Foster, but was bowled (below) by Lachie Wright and giving the Demons the win.

on 17 runs in his side’s outright defeat.

CLEVER CRICKET: Lachie Wright bowled a strong 3/54 for Imps on Saturday, changing his style of delivery regularly to keep the Foster batsmen guessing.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 Inverloch 178 drew Town Inverloch – 1st INNINGS Total 178 (73.4 overs) Remainder of match abandoned.

Phillip Island 3/136 and 0/30 d Glen Alvie 51 and 113 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS Total 51 (35.1 overs) Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS Total 3/136 (28 overs) dec.

Glen Alvie – 2nd INNINGS No batting results supplied.

Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 0, lb 0).................. 1 Total 113 (79 overs) Bowling: S Kirton 15.4-6-4-28, T Niven 1-1-0-0, C Keerthisinghe 27-9-3-40, M Royal 17-8-1-11, S Rathnayake 7-2-210, Z Brown 11-3-0-24 Phillip Island – 2nd INNINGS G Selby not out .................................. 19 SL Rathnayake not out ....................... 10 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 0).................. 1 Total 0/30 (4 overs) No bowling results supplied.

Nerrena 8/225 d OMK 135 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS Total 8/225 (75 overs) OMK – 1st INNINGS R Williams c D Baldi b D Rowe .......... 7

E Lamers c C Salmon b J Trease ......... 3 D Mock c M Clark b J Hoy................ 19 T Wyatt b J Trease ................................ 9 T Keily b M Clark .............................. 63 N Creed lbw b J Hoy............................ 1 J Serong b R Clark ............................... 4 L Jones lbw b T Wightman .................. 2 J Cuman c & b T Wightman................. 6 T Muzarabani not out ........................... 8 N Auddino c D Baldi b D Rowe .......... 4 Extras (nb 5, w 0, b 1, lb 3).................. 9 Total 135 (49.1 overs) Bowling: J Trease 10-2-2-33, D Rowe 5-0-2-26, J Hoy 7-2-2-20, T Wightman 15-4-2-21, R Clark 8-0-1-18, M Clark 4-1-1-13

Club 8/183 and 3/11 d Korumburra 131 and 114 Korumburra – 1st INNINGS Total 131 (67.2 overs) Club – 1st INNINGS K Brann retired .................................. 30 D Turton run out (T Crocker)............. 11 R Thomas c & b J Whiteside ............. 55 D Britt c & b M Perera......................... 3 M Thomas b H Fernando ..................... 1 A Geyer c & b J Whiteside................. 21 J Sheerin b J Whiteside ........................ 4 L McLean lbw b H Fernando ............. 19 J Brann not out ..................................... 9 R Birkett not out................................. 10

Extras (nb 0, w 3, b 10, lb 7).............. 20 Total 8/183 (40 overs) Bowling: M Perera 13-3-1-45, D Lloyd 4-0-0-32, H Fernando 11-5-2-39, H McNeill 5-1-0-25, J Whiteside 7-0-3-25 .....

Korumburra – 2nd INNINGS I Osman c M Thomas b R Birkett ...... 15 T Crocker b J Brann ............................. 0 H Fernando c K Brann b J Brann ....... 24 D Lloyd c K Brann b RG Thomas ....... 0 M Perera lbw b Z Macdermid ............ 54 C Arnold b J Brann .............................. 6 K Anderson c R Thomas b R Birkett ... 7 P Dunlevie b J Brann ........................... 0 J Whiteside lbw b J Brann.................... 0 J Beckwith not out ............................... 5 H McNeill lbw b J Brann ..................... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 2, b 0, lb 1).................. 3 Total 114 (38.1 overs) Bowling: Z Macdermid 7-3-1-17, R Thomas 7-0-1-17, A Geyer 5-1-0-12, J Brann 8.1-3-6-25, J Sheerin 4-1-0-23, R Birkett 7-1-2-19 Club – 2nd INNINGS R Thomas b M Perera .......................... 0 D Turton not out ................................... 8 M Thomas c M Perera b D Lloyd ........ 2 J Sheerin b D Lloyd ............................. 1 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0).................. 0 Total 3/11 (2 overs) Bowling: M Perera 1-0-1-5, D Lloyd 1-0-2-6

A GRADE DIVISION 2 Koonwarra L/RSL 5/92 d Poowong-Loch 68 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS Total 68 (53.3 overs) Koonwarra L/RSL – 1st INNINGS B Davison run out (J Bardwell) ......... 35 U Chathuranga c B Monson b J Bardwell ............... 5 B Perry c N Findlay b J Bardwell ........ 6 T Elliott b B Monson ........................... 2 I Darshana c D Brain b S Jenkins ...... 22 S Hughes retired not out ...................... 6 B Manicaro not out .............................. 2 J Kennedy not out ................................ 0 Extras (nb 4, w 2, b 4, lb 4)................ 14 Total 5/92 (51.4 overs) Bowling: D Brain 6-0-0-16, J Bardwell 16-10-2-12, M Loader 8.4-1-0-11, B Monson 8-2-1-16, M Allen 3.2-0-0-11, M Hancock 3-1-0-11, S Jenkins 6-3-1-7

MDU 6/251 d Kilcunda-Bass 7/201 MDU – 1st INNINGS Total 6/251 (66.5 overs) Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS

J Mahood c N Eddy b C Cary .............. 2 D McMahon c M Martin b D Mathews ............. 33 A Thomas c S Arnup b C Cary............. 0 J Tregear b C Cary ............................. 11 J Adamson c & b G Sameera ............. 39 A Larcombe lbw b D Mathews ............ 0 P Palmer lbw b G Sameera .................. 1 B Joseph not out ................................. 44 S Williams not out .............................. 45 Extras (nb 8, w 7, b 11, lb 2) .............. 28 Total 7/201 (77 overs) Bowling: C Cary 16-3-3-42, H Waduge 10-3-0-30, B Cantwell 7-1-0-11, DA Mathews 14-3-2-27, G Sameera 12-32-20, J Sinclair 4-1-0-6, M Cantwell 3-0-0-11, S Arnup 6-1-0-21, M Hoober 4-0-0-13, T Sinclair 1-0-0-7

Imperials 9/269 d Foster 61 and 117 IMPERIALS – 1st INNINGS Total 9/269 (69 overs) Foster – 1st INNINGS M Lynch c D Perera b J Ginnane ......... 1 B Coates b L Wright........................... 17 J Toner lbw b J Ginnane ....................... 2 T Crawford b J Ginnane ....................... 1 M Allott b J Ginnane .......................... 25

K Davy c M McGrath b L Rogers........ 2 D Thornell not out .............................. 11 J Bright b J Ginnane............................. 0 L Roberts lbw b J Ginnane ................... 0 H Griggs b J Ginnane........................... 0 M Garland b L Rogers ......................... 0 Extras (nb 2, w 0, b 0, lb 0).................. 2 Total 61 (25.5 overs) Bowling: J Ginnane 13-5-7-22, L Wright 9-2-1-31, L Rogers 3.5-1-2-8 Foster – 2nd INNINGS (following on) M Lynch lbw b S Sameera ................. 16 B Coates b L Wright........................... 18 J Toner c D Ginnane b L Wright ........ 10 T Crawford c D Perera b L Wright....... 2 M Allott run out (L Wright) ............... 23 K Davy c L Rogers b T Sauvarin ......... 6 D Thornell c M McGrath b S Sameera ........... 11 H Griggs c T Sauvarin b M McGrath .. 1 M Garland lbw b S Sameera ................ 1 L Roberts not out.................................. 9 J Bright c L Rogers b J Ginnane ........ 11 Extras (nb 1, w 1, b 5, lb 2).................. 9 Total 117 (43.1 overs) Bowling: J Ginnane 12.1-3-1-34, L Wright 15-6-3-54, T Sauvarin 4-2-1-6, S Sameera 8-1-3-12, MJ McGrath 4-3-1-4

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Kall continues Gold Coast journey Daniel Renfrey GOLD Coast Suns rookie Sam Flanders isn’t the only connection South Gippsland currently has to the AFL team.

Just ask the club’s recruitment manager Kall Burns next time he ventures back to his hometown of Leongatha.

The 30-year-old, who played the most significant role in getting Sam to the Suns, spent his younger years growing up in the town before moving to Berwick at 13.

“I loved growing up there, it was brilliant. It was the perfect upbringing, all my friends being there and with sport as the heartbeat of the town,” Kall said.

“I played basketball for some years with guys like Jarryd Roughead and Robbie Eddy too. I absolutely loved the town and still get back quite often to see family.”

Kall always loved footy and went into the Dandenong Stingrays program at 18.

A few years later he completed a degree in exercise science before moving to the Gold Coast to volunteer for the Suns as soon as they entered the league.

From there, the promising student of the game secured a full-time role in coaching and gameplay analytics and eventually became the club’s recruitment manager.

“I’ve loved it at the Suns. I have an emotional

Kall Burns, who grew up in Leongatha, has thoroughly enjoyed his time as the Gold Coast Suns recruitment manager, and played a huge role in bringing Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders to the club.

investment in the footy club and want to stick it out and see us achieve big things,” he said.

“You have to be incredibly organised and nimble now in the club’s recruiting. We always have an eye for the future market, it’s important to know who you may want in the future or exactly who you may be trading away with draft picks.”

Someone Kall and the rest of his recruitment team have had an eye on for the last three years is Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders, who the Suns traded up in the draft for.

“He’s incredibly explosive and another one with a basketball background, so his awareness in limited space is really good. He’ll translate his game into the AFL seamlessly. He’s also a firstclass character,” he said.

“The talent coming out of Gippsland overall is absolutely outstanding. The Power are now at a place where they’re producing a lot of talent.”

While Kall had been keen on Sam’s talent for many years, his research didn’t uncover an unexpected connection the two have.

“Our dads actually used to play against each other. His old man Alan was Fish Creek and my old man Rob was Stony Creek. They used to have a battle in the midfield back in the day,” he said.

“It turns out Sam’s mum Jodie knows my entire family as well. She’s from Meeniyan and my parents spend a lot of time there. The connection goes back more than Sam and I ever thought.”

Undoubtedly a unique connection, and who knows, maybe this South Gippsland duo will be PROPER PREPARATION: Kall (right) believes AFL recruiters need to be as knowledgethe connection to finally lead Gold Coast to AFL able as possible about future talent to be best prepared for trades and draft night. Suns coach Stuart Dew is on the left. glory.

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