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GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service (GSHS) has expanded its chemotherapy service at Leongatha hospital so more people can be treated closer to home.
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An oncologist is now onsite weekly for consultations and to help the chemotherapy nursing team, doubling the previous fortnightly service. The chemotherapy clinic opened in February 2000 in the old hospital and moved to a designated chemotherapy room in the new hospital in 2013. GSHS director of nursing Vivienne Low said the service had increased to meet local patient demand. “There’s a need for this treatment and people appreciate that they don’t have to travel out of the region,” Ms Low said. Between 14 and 20 people use the service each week. The oncologist is at the clinic every Thursday, and a pharmacist and haematologist visit every fortnight. The clinic is also serviced by a dietitian and other allied health workers when required. The nurses have been trained as cancer wellness facilitators by Cancer Council Victoria and regularly update their skills. District nurses also help in the community with follow-up care, and the clinic receives support from other Gippsland chemotherapy units and Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Services.
CANCER FIGHTERS: Patients receiving chemotherapy at Leongatha hospital are Mary Interlandi and Shirley Wakeford, with staff (L-R), Hannah Deenik, Suzanne Tucker, Sonya Kennedy and Alison Greenway. The clinic also has a team of helpers, including a ward clerk and three volunteers. Patients can also access the Gippsland Survivorship Program via Telehealth, giving them ongoing support, follow-up care and education
throughout their cancer journey. In addition to administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy drugs are becoming more common, proving to be effective and with less unwanted side effects.
Midwives reassure mums they are in safe hands GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service (GSHS) is reassuring the community the Leongatha hospital’s maternity service continues to deliver quality care in the wake of staff shortages and an internal investigation into bullying allegations. GSHS’s director of nursing at Leongatha, Vivienne Low, said doctors and midwives worked as a team to ensure safe birthing services. “There are five GP obstetric doctors at the Leongatha Healthcare Clinic who, together with a passionate group of midwives, offer high quality maternity care at Leongatha hospital in a wellsupported environment,” Ms Low said.
Women choosing to have their baby at Leongatha will have four appointments with midwives as well as appointments with their doctor of choice. They also have the option of home visits by midwives after discharge. Doctors and midwives from Leongatha hospital’s maternity unit came together for a combined learning session and Christmas break-up recently, which included revision, discussion and team building. Midwives updated their skills on cardiotocograph machines that record a baby’s heart rate and any contractions to confirm the wellbeing of the child. Ms Low said GSHS and its staff were endea-
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POLICE BRIEFS
Holiday spending spree More tourists to visit than ever
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE: A Leongatha teen will face a number of charges in relation to the death of Meeniyan identity, John Mackie.
Grace Griffith THIS summer’s coastal tourist surge may just be the biggest yet with many local holiday spots reporting larger than usual bookings.
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SOUTHERN ESCAPE: (L-R) Rosie Laging, 7, and Pippa Duns, 8, enjoyed beach-time at Inverloch while holidaying from Melbourne. imately 56,000 people throughout the warmer months. At Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory, all camping sites and accommodation are booked from the end of December to the end of January. “The number of people camping at Tidal River is up 16 per cent, along with a 13 per cent increase at the outstations camping areas, compared to the same period in 2018,” Brent Moran of Parks Victoria said. “The strong increase in campers could be attributed to the Victorian Government’s half price camping commitment.” At Port Albert, several venues are booked for the first few weeks of January. “People start to arrive on Boxing Day and we are pretty much booked out all through January, with just a few nights here and there vacant,” Port
Albert Motel’s Denise Symington said. Yarram and District Traders Association president Matt Langdon said he had already noticed an array of accents rolling into town, particularly from across Europe and Asia. “People are starting to notice Ninety Mile Beach,” he said. “There seems to be more events happening this summer too.” Mr Langdon said Airbnb accommodation was on the rise, making it harder to officially record how many people were visiting. Mr Moran said as the Prom would be busy, Parks Victoria recommended people explore other gems across South Gippsland, including Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, the State Coal Mine, the historic Walkerville lime kilns and Tarra Bulga National Park.
Law changes chopped the obvious lack of community support for the Matt Dunn proposed amendments. “As administrators we are committed to our A DECISION to can a suite of proposed community and are making their views a priorchanges to local laws in South Gippsland ity – cancelling the Local Law Amendment is one has been hailed as a victory for common way we are doing this,” administrator Julie Eisensense. bise said. Deeply unpopular, the proposed changes led “During the consultation period it was clear to a chorus of consternation and anger throughout that majority of the community were anxious the community, with petitions and public meetabout the proposed changes and the impacts they ings all railing against them. would have. Proposed changes included: “While this certainly wasn’t our intention, we • Forbidding people lighting a fire “in the open are glad to have heard their concerns and take acair or in an incinerator on any land within the tion when it was needed. “We will not be pursuing the proposed Local Law Amendment. Those with concerns can now rest assured they have been heard and the amendment has been quashed.” Mirboo North’s Brad Snell, who led a spirit campaign against the changes, said he was happy at the decision. “I think the process have been adhered to and the administrators have made themselves accountable, which is a good sign – and they’ve chosen to do it in a timely manner,” he said. “They could have seen it out over Christmas and waited until January 10 (when public comment on the proposals was due to close). “For their part, I guess, they’ve done their due diligence.” Another opponent of the proposed local laws changes, Scott Rae, asked council how much it expected to make from animal registrations in 2019-20 financial year. The response was delivered by acting CEO Bryan Sword: “It is estimated that the revenue generated from the Animal Registrations and licences for cats and dogs in 2019-20 will be apLAWFUL DISSENT: (L-R) Susan Davies, Brad Snell, Scott Rae and Larissa Judd all op- proximately $354,685. This figure is based on posed the changes to local laws. 7200 animal renewal notices.” Shire”, excluding farms. • Restricting the use of recreational vehicles on farming properties to 7am and 6pm weekdays and 9am and 5pm on Saturdays. • Forcing landowners to apply for permits to operate recreational vehicles, unless the property is deemed to be a commercial farm. • Cutting the number of animals kept on properties, with people outside farming zones forced to apply for permits to keep more than a prescribed number of pets (even having more than 12 chickens would have required permits for each additional bird). Council said the decision came as a result of
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Pool break-in AN attempted break-in occurred at the Grassy Spur pool last Tuesday (December 17), when a light coloured SUV with covered number plates rammed through the community facility’s gates. A passer-by scared the intruder off. Call Foster Police on 5682 2407 if you have information.
More police for holidays HOLIDAY-MAKERS can expect an influx of extra officers from December 22 to January 28, 2020. According to South Gippsland Cluster Senior Sergeant Brad Steer, local cops will be driving home the summer safety message. Sgt Steer said boat and jetski safety will be a big focus this summer, with “any contravention of regulations/requirements” swiftly dealt with. He said Operation Roadwise will see more police on local roads, and urged people to guard themselves against property crime by locking vehicles and not storing valuables in cars.
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A LEONGATHA teen faced the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday in relation to the car crash that killed Meeniyan identity, John Mackie. He will be back in the court for a committal hearing on Friday in relation to five charges. No application for bail was made. The 18 year old has been remanded in custody and will face multiple offences, including manslaughter, dangerous driving causing death, culpable driving and two reckless conduct-related charges. He was 17 at the time of the crash and driving alone. Mr Mackie, 79, died at the scene, while his wife Marilyn, 74, was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash occurred on the South Gippsland Highway just outside Leongatha sometime after 3am on November 18. The teen was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition, but released from care last Friday.
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With our vast and pristine beaches, sheltered waterways and temperate rainforest, it’s no wonder South Gippsland is becoming less of a secret each year. Bass Coast’s usual residential population of around 35,000 is expected to swell to at least threefold over the peak period, including daytrippers, holiday home occupiers and visitors. Inverloch alone is predicted to swell from 5400 people to upwards of 15,000 throughout the summer months. The attraction expected to draw in the biggest numbers in Bass Coast this year, however, is the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park. It attracted just shy of 720,000 visitors last year. “Phillip Island Nature Parks attractions overall, including the Penguins, Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Centre, Nobbies, etc, had 1.12 million visitors for the year,” Bass Coasts Shire Council’s Lauren Grylls said. International overnight expenditure in Phillip Island jumped to $28 million in the year ending in June 2019, an increase of nearly 110 per cent. Domestic overnight expenditure also made a 20 per cent leap at $395 million. South Gippsland Shire Council predicted the population across the shire will double to approx-
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Jetty ready for anglers “It’s a spot where many kids come with their A NEW floating jetty at Fishermans Reserve, Venus Bay has been unveiled just parents and grandparents to learn how to fish over summer,” he said. in time for the busy holiday season. With thousands of visitors expected to pour into Venus Bay over the summer months, South Gippsland Shire Council and locals celebrated the well timed launch last week. Council’s Tony Peterson said council received a report about the pre-existing jetty structure around 12 months ago that was “damning”. The jetty was subsequently closed due to safety reasons. However, the outcry from the Venus Bay community didn’t go unheard with the Victorian Fishing Authority stumbling across passionate Facebook posts from community members to reopen the jetty – the only jetty in Venus Bay, where fishing is popular. Anthony McGrath from the Victorian Fishing Authority said it was a “no-brainer project to get involved in.”
Consequently, the Victorian Fishing Authority put forward $100,000 in funding with a further $130,000 committed by the South Gippsland Shire Council. The existing timber structure was demolished and replaced with a new floating pontoon with a 15m access ramp. Works also included the construction of a divider for both sides of the barrier between the two boat ramps to allow improved movement. The new structure has provided a facility for the many recreational fishers who live locally and for the thousands of visitors to Venus Bay each year. It also provides a solution that will address the significant tidal changes and therefore not OFFICIAL OPENING: The new jetty at Venus Bay was officially opened last week by limit access to the jetty. The project was supported by the Venus Bay (L-R) South Gippsland Shire Council’s Tony Peterson, Venus Bay Angling Club president Kevin Field and Victorian Fishing Authority’s Anthony McGrath. Angling Club.
Mirridong’s dream gains pace The plans for the $2.32 million living accomMr Chester met with Mirridong Services’ A PROJECT close to the heart of Gippsland MP Darren Chester is about modation for Mirridong Services Inc in Yarram CEO Doreen Milne last week, where he inspected are nearly ready to be ticked off, with tenders ex- the almost finalised plans for accommodation for to begin. pected to be called for early in the new year. people with a disability. Funding for this project was announced earlier this year. Mr Chester has worked with Ms Milne and her board to ensure the plans meet the needs of the clients who will be living there. “Mirridong, its staff, residents and others who take part in its programs are a much-loved and valued part of the Yarram community,” Mr Chester said. “It is a great privilege and pleasure to make a real and meaningful difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable and deserving people, such as Mirridong’s families. “When this project is finished, it will give aging parents peace of mind that their adult children will be cared for when they are no longer able to look after them.” The funding was allocated to Mirridong Services through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund to build fully accessible supported living units. The bedrooms will fit a double bed, small couch, desk and wardrobe, and have an adjoining ensuite. There will also be ensuite bedrooms and offices for carers who reside within the units. For Ms Milne and her board, the project has been challenging and exciting. “This is an exciting stage for us,” she said. “It has been important for us to make sure we get the design of the units right to suit the needs of those who will work there and, most importantly, those who will call these units home. “Once we have called for tenders from construction companies, everyone will be able to see how this project is taking shape.” Once operational, there will be permanent part-time work of around 30 hours a week for 10 PLANS READY: Gippsland MP Darren Chester and Mirridong Services’ CEO Doreen staff members and four part-time positions of 1015 hours a week to help with community particiMilne look over plans for the new $2.32 million living accommodation for clients of Mir- pation programs on weekends and holidays.
Funding backs festival THE Meeniyan Garlic Festival has received a funding boost from the State Government. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Jane Garrett said the festival has received funding to help raise the profile of Meeniyan and surrounds. The festival showcases local produce, wine and the creativity of Gippsland. With the state support, the festival will expand from one day to a full weekend with food and wine, family entertainment, art installations, presentations and workshops centred around the theme of Festival, Farm and Feast. The Saturday of the event is Festival Day where visitors can enjoy presentations in the festival kitchen or wander the food and wine precinct, produce market and garlic marketplaces to sample garlic-spiked ice cream, milkshakes and honey as well as local black garlic. On the Sunday, local farms will open their doors to the public ahead of the main event, The Garlic Feast, a lunch for 300 guests under the Eucalypts on Meeniyan Oval hosted by Gippsland food ambassador, chef Alejandro Saravia and fellow executive chefs from Gippsland restaurants. The festival will be held on February 15-16. For more information visit www.meeniyangarlicfestival.com.au.
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NEWS IN BRIEF the reserve as the preferred site for the project. Council will now begin detailed designs, expected to be on public exhibition for final comBASS Coast Shire Council has bought land for munity feedback by March 2020. the new Phillip Island transfer station and council MP talks NBN deport. KORUMBURRA residents were updated on the The 45 hectare site is located at Lot 1, 380 Back rollout of NBN at an information session at the Beach Road and was bought for $1.6 million. Korumburra Senior Citizens Centre recently, As the transfer station and depot only requires hosted by Monash MP Russell Broadbent. around 4.5 hectares, the size of the site means the “Many people are still learning about the NBN transfer station can be situated to minimise impact and what it means for them, so this information on neighbouring properties. session helped people understand just what to exUses for the remainder of the site will be deterpect from the NBN and how they can plan for the mined in consultation with the community. NBN in their homes,” he said. The total cost of the project, to be delivered “While people spend more time online, the over the next two to three years, is estimated at NBN representative also discussed how to stay $9 million. protected from online scams.” Mr Broadbent urged residents to contact his Playspace site chosen A REGIONAL skate park and playspace could be office on 5623 2064 if they had questions about the NBN or were experiencing difficulty with built at Newhaven’s Grayden’s Reserve. Bass Coast Shire Council voted to authorize their current NBN connection.
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Council chases trail funding SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has voted to apply for $500,000 from the Victorian Government to extend the Great Southern Rail Trail to Korumburra. Council will seek the funding from the government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund for stage one of the project (Leongatha to Korumburra), with a further $800,000 sought from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund for stage two (Korumburra to Nyora). “The extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail is a priority project of council and we are pleased that these funding streams have been identified,� council’s chair, administrator Julie Eisenbise said. “We will continue to work with our neighbouring councils in Cardinia, Casey and Wellington to look at opportunities to extend the trail further and work with Bass Coast to explore linkages to the Bass Coast Rail Trail.�
Foster streetscape boosts business FOSTER’S revamped streetscape has been credited with a rise in visitor numbers to the town. The project provided streetscape upgrades for improved parking and drainage, heavy vehicle diversion, visual features and street appeal. Spendmapp data from 2018-19 has indicated an increase in spending of approximately $1.4 million when compared to the same period in 2017-18, an 8.5 per cent increase since completion of the project in 2017.
Coastal strategy to be revamped SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s outdated coastal strategy will be revisited. Administrator Julie Eisenbise said the current strategy, which outlines council’s response to coastal science and population pressures, will be updated to “ensure we protect our coastal environment for years to come�. “There is no doubt that the coastal areas in South Gippsland truly are one of our greatest assets. Their natural beauty is enjoyed by residents and visitors, and they are a drawcard for our region,� she said. “The South Gippsland Coastal Strategy is a measure to ensure we protect our coastal environment for years to come.�
Leongatha to grow Matt Dunn LEONGATHA’S residential expansion seems set to continue, with South Gippsland Shire Council administrators voting for a further 28 hectares of land on Gibson Street to be rezoned. The final okay will need to come from the State Government. The land is part of a 58 hectare parcel, comprised of a number of titles, 12 of which has already been rezoned from farming to general residential. Developers, the Murphy family, have been leading the push for the rezoning of the land, with plans to see up to 600 new homes built on the western side of town within the next 10 to 15 years. Real estate agent Andrew Newton, from Alex Scott in Leongatha, said more housing was needed in town, with an influx of tree changers ready to buy. “There’s obviously the estate going down near the high school - and that land is selling – but we’ve got only a handful of other blocks in town and most are only 500 to 600 square metres,� he
said. “I would say a developer who was willing to do 800 to 900 square metre blocks would see blocks sell really well. There’s a lot of demand from people who want a block to accommodate a house, a shed or a space to put a boat or a caravan.� Mr Newton said there weren’t a lot of blocks in Leongatha “ready to build on right now�.
“We’re desperate for more blocks, so this is good timing. Obviously it (Gibson Street) is still a greenfield site, so whatever happens here is sometime away,� he said. He said the last 18 months had been busy in the real estate game, with “a lot of people coming from Cranbourne, Narre Warren and the Peninsula�.
Stoush over sound shell Brad Lester WITH the ink barely dry on a contract to build a sound shell in Inverloch, the community is split over the design. The project will provide a performing arts space in The Glade park near the foreshore. It was to have been a joint project of the Inverloch and District Lions Club, Inverloch Rotary Club and Inverloch Tourism Association. But the Lions club took control of the project and recently signed a contract with Wonthaggi firm TS Constructions to build the sound shell. Rotary and the association released their own design, which they believed was more sympathetic to the surrounds. “We believe the design adopted by the Lions is inappropriate for that place,� the tourism association’s Dom Brusamarello said. The association and Rotary said their design referenced the Amazon shipwreck at Inverloch, Eagles Nest, and flora and fauna, including the eagle that is the logo of the football, netball and lifesaving clubs. Rotary and the association said the Lions club excluded them from any decision making.
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ANDREW NEWTON: The Leongatha real estate agent is happy with expansion plans for the town, but wants bigger blocks than the typical 500 to 600 square metre ones.
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“It has been hijacked by certain members within Lions, and we are about to have a tired, old, corrugated iron, 30 year old design monolith built in our beautiful Glade,� the tourism association’s Gary Tayler said. “We want this stopped and the bespoke design built.� The Lions’ proposal for a sound shell received funding from the State Government’s Pick My Project program. The Lions raised more than $400,000, with the bulk of that coming from Pick My Project, and the rest from Bass Coast Shire Council and the Lions. Lions club president Gary McAinch said Rotary and the tourism association were asked early in the process to contribute funding but did not wish to, and later withdrew from the project. Mr McAinch said by the time Rotary and the association presented their design, the Lions club had received a building permit for its original design. He said a condition of a permit from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to build on the site stated the design could not be changed. “Other businesses in Inverloch are just telling Lions to get on with it. We’ve had broad support from the town,� Mr McAinch said.
LIONS’ SOUND SHELL: How the sound shell will look at Inverloch, as proposed by Inverloch and District Lions Club.
The alternative sound shell design mooted by the Inverloch Rotary Club and Inverloch Tourism Association.
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YOUR SAY Yarram Standard E D I T O R I A L
SHARING THE SPIRIT: The community comes together at the Leongatha Community Carols recently.
A season for reflection CHRISTMAS has arrived quickly yet again, and with this time of year comes an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been. It’s also the time when we look to the future as we change our calendars and pencil in events to look forward to – and of course another bill that needs to be paid. In South Gippsland, as challenging as life can be for some individuals and families with the unexpected trauma that life throws our ways, by and large we are fortunate to reside where we do. Despite our cool and wet start to summer, we hear people talk of how grateful they are to be avoiding the periods of extreme heat and bushfires that have been gripped New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and now just hours away from here in East Gippsland. We are lucky to have avoided the extended drought that has gripped some of these regions. We are fortunate to be able to join with others to sing Christmas carols, to share in end of year break-ups, and to watch our children graduate from kindergarten and school. Hopefully we still have meaningful employment to provide security for the year ahead, and are in a position to enjoy a Christmas meal with those we love and like. Not everybody is fortunate to be in these situations, but may it offer them relief to know there are also others who are content with their own company and are looking forward to enjoying their Christmas pud in peace. The Star and Yarram Standard have been proud to record the history of South Gippsland over the past year, celebrate the achievements of locals, help improve their plights, and work with the community to enhance the places we call home. We’ll be there to do it all again with you in 2020.
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Years of nursing experience lost AS A concerned, tad angry member of the community and an old school nurse formerly employed at the Woorayl District Memorial Hospital, I am perplexed as to why the number of Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) nurses resigning has been allowed to escalate. Having familiarised myself lately with the board of management’s Mission Statement and the Employee Charter, it’s obvious something is very wrong somewhere along the line. I understand a lot has changed over the years but the basic roles and principles involved with the day to day running of a hospital are the same - or are they? It can be likened to comparing apples to oranges but upon reflection it’s hard not to do so, as Woorayl District Memorial Hospital had a happy, cheerful working environment with staff from the tip of the pyramid to the base, along with the doctors and visiting CHRISTMAS CHEER: (L-R) The Star’s commercial manager Tony Giles, general manager Helen specialists all pulling together as a Bowering and editor Brad Lester thank readers and advertisers for their support throughout 2019, and wish all South Gippslanders a merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy new year. Cartoon by Glenn team . The community was heavily in- Robinson. volved and proud of that hospital, which despite patch ups and addiwhy is our hospital frequently on bypass? reflect on the important things in life. tions became seriously outdated Why have beds been closed very recently? Holidays can bring great moments of joy and over time. As for the reported financial blowout as far hopefully long stretches of relaxation. I hope evSadly, after demolition, the memorial status as wages are concerned, it doesn’t take a Rhodes eryone enjoys this time, but also remains vigilant was lost. In those good old days, a doctor and the di- Scholar to work out that paying full time and part and safe on the roads, in our waterways, pools, out rector of nursing, or their deputy, were members time nurses is way, way more cost effective than in nature and even in the backyard. The road toll in Victoria this year has been of the board of management which was logical as paying agency nurses. The most frightening outcome of all this is horrendous and we must work to minimise the both entities had input into decision-making and problem solving, plus with another channel of the distinct possibility of losing some of the won- tragedy. Please slow down, leave your mobile communication across the facility, everyone was derful services currently provided so I trust that phone alone and don’t drink and drive. appropriate action is taken so that all issues are While most of us will be with loved ones over aware of exactly what was going on. the break, we should be mindful of those for whom GSHS is unquestionably an impressive facil- resolved sooner than later. Maybe a public forum where the community Christmas is a difficult and lonely time, and we ity staffed by pleasant, caring, respectful people in every department that involves a patient but can have concerns addressed and questions an- should also consider those many wonderful workers – police, paramedics, nurses, doctors and other 26 wonderful nurses have seen fit to walk out the swered isn’t the silliest idea. Hands up all those who can name all members essential services staff - who will be working hard door, taking years of experience with them. to protect and support our community while the It beggars belief that it has happened and with- of the current board? I thought so. Jill Wigney, rest of us take time off. out pointing the finger at anyone in particular, one Leongatha. It has been a privilege to again represent and may ask exactly where does the blame lie? work for the people of Gippsland South in 2019. Is it all about power, the system, nursing staff Merry Christmas As I travel throughout Gippsland in my role as concerns and grievances being over ridden, or is it the Member for Gippsland South, I am always impossibly a multi-faceted problem? from O’Brien MP pressed by the strong community spirit and genIn the December 10, 2019 issue of The Star, he stated there has not been a significant increase in AS we all take a break and prepare to celebrate erosity of those who live here, and this is never resignations this year which, in my humble opin- Christmas and the arrival of a new decade, I more apparent than at this time of year. I hope everyone across the Gippsland South ion and with all due respect, is a load of codswal- would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Gippsland South electorate a Merry electorate has a Merry Christmas and a happy, lop ! safe and prosperous new year. The fact of the matter is that 26 nurses have Christmas. The Christmas holiday season is an opportuDanny O’Brien, indeed resigned over a short period of time. Gippsland South MLA. If staffing levels are deemed to be satisfactory, nity to spend time with family and friends and to
COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrators Brown, Zahra & Eisenbise LAST week we had the last council meeting for the year and we made decisions on topics with significant community interest. Top of mind for many was the proposed Local Law Amendment, which has been discontinued. While it was never our intention to cause community concern, we hope this news can give people some peace of mind that they have been heard and we will stick with the current local law. In response to a petition we will arrange for lighting at the Leongatha Autobarn carpark in our next minor works program, for personal safety. We adopted the Good Governance Framework, which will provide us with a platform to address ongoing governance requirements during our time here as administrators. To keep the community informed we will be reporting against the framework every six months for the remainder of our appointment. As we wind down for the year we would all like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This is an important time where we have the opportunity to get together
with family and friends and reflect on the year past. It is also important to remember those who may not be as fortunate as us this season – after all Christmas is for giving. There are many local charities that look after our most vulnerable at this time of year, so please consider a donation if you are in a position to do so. With this season we have an influx of travellers so remain extra vigilant on the roads and factor in a little extra travel time to avoid being in a rush. We want everyone to get to the many events that fill this wonderful time of year. For those wondering about council’s Christmas break, the office and depots will be closed from midday Christmas Eve until 8.30am on January 2. For urgent council matters please contact our after-hours service on 5662 9200 and remember to call 000 for general emergencies. Service arrangements during this time are also available to view on council’s website. The next council meeting is in February. Merry Christmas to you all. We’re looking forward to seeing what the New Year brings!
Cr Brett Tessari
WELL, tomorrow is Christmas! It isn’t only a time for Santa and presents, but a time that brings people together and prompts us to reflect on the year we’ve had and celebrate. However, for some, Christmas can be a lonely and difficult time, and I would like to acknowledge that there are many families who will celebrate Christmas this year feeling the absence of a loved one, or families who may not be able to participate in the same celebrations as others. Bearing this in mind, I encourage you to be generous and kind, and to hug your loved ones close and appreciate the special moments you share together. Christmas is also a time where we need to exercise extra care and patience, particularly on our roads. We can easily get swept up in the Christmas rush and while I encourage everyone to have a fun-filled Christmas, I also urge you to take your time, look around, enjoy your moments with your loved ones and make this Christmas a safe one. Once Christmas is over, it’s time to celebrate the New Year. This time around, we will be entering a new decade – can you believe 2020 will soon be upon
us! If you are keen to celebrate, there are some fantastic New Year’s Eve activities happening around the region, including fireworks in Inverloch, Cowes and Coronet Bay. Get together with friends and family and friends and enjoy, but remember to stay safe and look out for your mates. It’s warming up out there now, so what better time of year to get out there and explore our own backyard. We have so many great events right here in Bass Coast, it couldn’t be easier to support local. Summer also means tourists and I think it is incredibly important that we give a warm welcome to all visitors who chose our special part of the world to spend their holiday. Tourism makes up a major part of our livelihood in Bass Coast and we want all of our visitors to enjoy their time here, so they keep coming back year after year. On behalf of everyone at Bass Coast Shire Council, have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. I look forward to seeing you all around the shire in 2020!
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THE VIBE Campdraft to ride into Dumbalk DUMBALK Country Campdraft secretary Richelle Hengstberger said the second staging of the annual event would be something special. “We’ve had huge support from the local community, not to mention heaps of brilliant cattle donors and sponsors too,” she said. The event, which will attract competitors and spectators from across the country, is the biggest on the Gippsland Campdraft Association calendar. And that’s saying something. Campdrafts, more than ever, are becoming major community events. Across the country, 12,000 people count themselves as members of campdrafting organisations. “There’ll be 1800 runs, 2500 cattle and about 400 competitors at the event. Add to that the competitor’s families too,” Richelle said.
“We really want to celebrate what it means to be in the country.” The main event, the Bulla-Lyn and CM Pastoral Longhorn Open, attracts a main prize of $10,000. With so many more people in the region, the campdraft drives its own tourist boom. Scheduled to run from December 28 to 31, the Dumbalk event will be about more than just the competitors, however. Entertainment comes via two bands, including a special New Years Eve performance that is set to get the place rocking. Catering from local master chef Brent Sinclair and well stocked bar will surely add to the attraction of making Dumbalk the place to welcome in 2020. Major sponsors include Irwins Stockfeeds, Leongatha Toyota, Landmark Livestock Leongatha, the MG store in Dumbalk, Rat Barrow Novice and the Diamond Wool Pad Company.
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COMPETITIVE SPIRIT: Victor Vickers on JR at the previous Dumbalk Country Campdraft. Photo by Andrew Franks.
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Country perfection at its absolute best T
HIS property simply has to be seen to be appreciated, with 45 productive acres ideally suited to grazing cattle or horses. The magnificent home has views across the rolling South Gippsland hills all the way to Wilsons Promontory and the Bass Coast. This spacious four bedroom, two bathroom home has been cleverly designed for both family and retiree living. A central open plan kitchen, dining and living area is at the heart of the home. The fully appointed kitchen is complete with a walk-in butler’s pantry, gas and electric cooking and stone benchtops. The large breakfast bar allows room for the most avid cook to entertain family and guests. A separate media or formal lounge adjoins the open living area, with the addition of a study nook central in the home. The master bedroom sits at one end of the home and is very much its own private retreat, beautifully presented with a walk-in robe and spacious ensuite. The second bedroom has built-in robes, whilst the third and fourth bedrooms share a cleverly designed walk-through robe. A sitting room adjoins these bedrooms with the family bathroom both generous in size and storage.
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The large and practical laundry leads through to the double garage with additional storage room. Heating and cooling is taken care of by a Jindara solid fuel heater and a reverse cycle airconditioner, tinted windows and lovely window furnishings. Outside enjoy the views amongst the landscaped gardens, roses and fish pond with fountain, along with a featured bottle tree, fully enclosed hen-house and dog run. The neat as a pin four-bay shed is concreted and has power with a workshop area adjoining an open bay shed - perfect for caravans and boats. The 45 acres has been exceptionally managed with clean pastures and a good fertiliser history. Along with grazing cattle, the vendors cut hay each year. There is an opportunity to lease or agist for cattle, or run your own breeders. The 12 paddocks are watered by way of troughs and three dams, and there is a solar pump, electric fencing, excellent stockyards and a hay shed. This property is just a few minutes’ drive to Korumburra, 12 minutes to Leongatha, 25 minutes to the beach and 90 minutes to central Melbourne. This is the idyllic lifestyle property. For more information and to arrange a personal inspection, please call Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate Leongatha.
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It is within walking distance to the shops, schools and the medical facilities. Perched perfectly on a high sided block with a stunning outlook, it is also surrounded by a manicured garden that is easily maintained. At one end of the home you will find four generous bedrooms all with built-in robes. The bathroom offers a separate shower room and toilet, perfect for accommodating the kids. At the other end of the home is the master bedroom, ensuite and separate living area or parents retreat. The kitchen and family/dining area provide the nucleus to the home. High cathedral ceilings create a feeling of spaciousness and warmth. The fully appointed kitchen is functional and provides plenty of space for storage as well. A carport, lock-up garage and garden shed complete this meticulous property. The home is connected to natural gas, and has a reverse cycle air-conditioner and a wood fire.
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Top marks for Leongatha Secondary Principal Wayne Chester said the school’s suc- Award: Liam O’Neill. LEONGATHA Secondary College’s Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning cesses came through the staff’s “dedicated efforts awards night was a dazzling end to a suc- to support our students this year”. Awards: Victoria Tuckett, senior, and Benjamin cessful year. “Thanks for the many hours of overtime on Mackie, intermediate. Distance Education Award:
Five students recorded an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score above 90. Two others scored 89.85 and 87.75. School dux Maddie Brew was top of the class with 94.75. Amelia Dunn was awarded the Caltex Award for best all round performer in Year 12. The school’s principal award winners were Louise Janssen (junior) and Isla Hickey (senior).
weekends and during the evening that you all give to ensure you are ready to teach and support our students in their learning,” he said. “Another positive from this year is how our relationships with Leongatha Primary and South Gippsland Specialist schools have continued to grow. A great example of this was the Inaugural Arts Expo that was held in August.” Among the other award recipients were: Jock Dowling Memorial Quiet Achiever Awards: Alana Lopez-Freeman, Year 7; Louise Janssen, Year 8; Ruby Whelan, Year 9; Phillip Smith, Year 10; Ryan Frank, Year 11; and Holly McEachern, Year 12. Year 10 Future Focus Ambassadors: Eden Free and Alex Ritchie. Doc Shop Awards: Alex Ritchie, Year 10; Angus Ritchie, Year 11; Angus Moore, Year 12. Whitworth Award for Year 11 Excellence: Maddison Cruickshank. College and Community Leadership Awards: Sophie Close and Montana Kranen, junior awards; Isla Hickey and Irene Thorson, senior awards. ADF Long Tan Awards: Harrison Bell, Year 10; Hayley Wight, Year 12. Kwong Lee Dow Young Leader Program Year 10 Award: Annika Webster and Talia Janssen. VCAL Literacy Award: Elysha Stephens. LEADING THE WAY: Leongatha SecondVCAL Workplace Award: Mitchell Warn. South ary College principal Wayne Chester with Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance Award: Wilschool dux Maddie Brew. liam McDonald. Sport and Recreation Certificate
Isla Hickey. Victorian Energy Education Training Program Scholarships: Beau Davey. Headstart Award: Tyson Davies. Matthew Trotman Memorial Award: Merlin Gammon. Interschool Sport Award: Jasmine Woods. School Sport Victoria Academic and Sporting Achievement Award: Merlin Gammon. Year 7 Arts Award and Year 7 Performing Arts Award: Olivia Bott. Year 8 Arts Award: Peter Gardner. Year 8 Performing Arts Award: Yasmin Tough. Year 9 Arts Award: Mia Bellingham. Year 9 Performing Arts Award: Casey Treloar Agius. Year 10 Arts Award: Annika Webster. Year 10 Performing Arts Award: Pete Clarkson. Year 11 Arts Award: Ebony Bray-Mostyn. Year 12 Art Award: Grace Allen. Year 11 Visual Communication Award: Daniel Brown. Year 12 Visual Communication Award: Cooper Warn. Year 11 Media Award: Thomas Bouquet. Year 12 Media Award: Camille Wanstall. Sonya Johnston Performing Arts/Dance Memorial Award: Annika Webster. Junior Band Dedication to Music Award: Montana Kranen. Intermediate Band Dedication to Music Award: Alana Lopez-Freeman. Guitar Ensemble Dedication to Music Award: Brodie Laing. Senior Band Dedication to Music Award: Ruby Box. Choir Dedication to Music Award: Evie Bath. Instrumental Music Awards: Hannah Richards, Shari Worthy, Raj Lamers, Jesseca Duvoisin
Leongatha Secondary College’s principal award winners were Isla Hickey (senior) and Louise Janssen (junior). and Pete Clarkson.VCE Music Excellence Award: Aaron Lopez-Freeman. Larry Hills Music Performance Award: Patrick Bier. Health and Physical Education Awards: Alana Lopez-Freeman, Year 7; Katelyn Harris, Year 8; Georgia Thompson and Nicholas Graham, Year 9; Katelyn McKinnon, Year 10; Stuart Bright, Year 11; Madeleine Brew, Year 12. Health and Human Development Awards: Ashleigh Challis, Year 11; Courtney Allen, Year 12. Outdoor and Environmental Studies: Jesseme Jarvis, Year 11; Angus Ritchie, Year 12. Senior Sport Record Breaking Award: Rachel Allamby.
YEAR 7 SUBJECT AWARDS: (L-R) Lachlan Wilson, Thomas Nicholas, Eva McCarrick- YEAR 11 SPECIAL AWARDS: (L-R) Kaylah Thomas, Andrea Axford, Dylan Fox, MaLawes, Tarkwyn Walker, Kirrah Belvedere, April Reeves and Breanna deBondt. kaela Gambetta and Maddie Smith.
Korumburra college ranks high KORUMBURRA Secondary College study score for Year 11 students studying Year 12 capped off a stellar year last week by subjects. The school’s median study score rose from 26 commemorating students’ achievements in 2015 to 29 in 2019. and an improvement in VCE results. Students were presented with awards recognThe school was among the rural and region- ising their feats across subjects and areas of the al colleges to receive a most improved median curriculum.
SPECIAL AWARDS: (L-R) Corey Whelan, Alex Blackmore, Amy Burgess and Heidi Burgess. YEAR 8 SUBJECT AWARDS: (L-R) Joel Carpenter, Harrison Clark, Martha Dunemann, Hal Joyce, Cooper Smith, Jaspar Anthony, Riley Sendek and Mackenzee Swain.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT AWARDS: (L-R) Abby Grabham, Bailey Mitchard, Paige Mitchard, YEAR 12 AWARDS: (L-R) Connor Musselwhite, Abbey Webb, Joel Findlay, Minh Hai Alex Blackmore, Ellie Stewart, Corey Whelan and Jade Butler. Nguyen and Connor Murrell.
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NEWS IN BRIEF Have your say on schemes WELLINGTON Shire Council has extended the timeline for feedback for special charge schemes proposed for Manns Beach and Port Albert until January 30, 2020. The schemes are for sealing roads and table drains, and property-owners were asked whether or not they supported the works. Council wants more surveys back and so has extended the submission time to encourage all property-owners to return their surveys. A minimum of 60 per cent of propertyowners are required to support the schemes for either of them to be considered further. Should council progress the schemes, more formal consultation will start.
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CHAPTER CLOSES: Alberton Primary School celebrated the graduation of Grade 6 students at a special evening recently. The night included slideshows, the presentation of certificates, and a celebration of students’ achievements with family and staff.
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Alma volunteered with passion FAMILY and friends gathered at the Holy Trinity Church Yarram on October 28 to celebrate the life and love of Alma Jessie Westwood.
YARRAM Primary School will receive $20,000 towards its proposed $32,000 new playground. The school received the good news from Gippsland MP Darren Chester last week. Principal Penny Earle said the new playground will be designed to help grades 3 to 6 students move, play and challenge themselves.
the family home. In 1986 tragedy struck the family when son Alan passed away and then Len died in 1992. Alma continued to live at Won Wron for a few more years before moving to Yarram in 1997, where life continued to be busy. 2019 She became a member of the CWA, hospital auxiliary, supported Save the Children Fund, worked on street stalls and participated in cent afternoons. In her late ’80s and into her ’90s, Alma danced all around the district including Sale, Stradbroke and Yarram. In 2003, at age 89, she took her first plane trip, when she flew to Queensland for one of her granddaughter’s weddings. She enjoyed her first cruise in the early 1990s when she sailed to New Zealand and this adventure meant she would get her first passport. She loved horse racing and was a life member of the Stony Creek Racing Club, a club she dearly loved. Alma was recognised for her selfless contribution to the Yarram community in 2012 when she was named citizen of the year. She loved walking, cooking gardening and her chooks, and made all the sponges for her 100th birthday party. Bingo was a much loved activity for Alma. Life ran like clockwork everything in its place, everything in order and on time. Alma lived for 105 years and 104 of those were completely independent. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. An amazing woman, who lived an amazing life.
Celebration of Life Alma Westwood
Alma was born on August 2, 1914, just five days after the start of World War August One started, the second child of Bert and Ada Jeffs. The family loved life on their Carrajung Lower property, but Ada died at just 34 years of age when Alma was 10, her older sister Ruby, 11 and younger brother Bob, just four. Alma started school when she was six and received her merit certificate at 14. In 1934 she taught needle work at the local school and her skills are evident in many places today, including in the Holy Trinity Church as she made the alter cloth. She taught needle work for two years until duty on the family dairy farm called her back for full-time work. She continued life on the family farm until she met the love of her life, Len Westwood and they married in 1937. Their first born was Alan and in 1949 they moved from Carrajung to Won Wron and settled into life on their own farm. During this time they were blessed with two more children, daughters Joan and Joy. Alma enjoyed an active life in the Won Wron community, including with the church, particularly the ladies guild, school, football club and more. The whole family, including grandchildren, enjoyed many Sunday night dinners together at
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Community gives at Christmas YARRAM combined churches, service clubs and St Vinnies have been busy This year the churches and service clubs received a $2000 grant from packing Christmas hampers and wrapping gifts for needy families in the Wellington Shire Council to help them with the project and residents generarea. ously gave food and gifts. Volunteers gathered at the Anglican Church hall to pack 43 hampers and The groups thank Foodworks, Woolworths and the Bendigo Bank for wrap gifts before delivering them around the Yarram district. their support of this annual event.
WELLINGTON Shire Council has announced Clint Kelly Constructions is the successful tenderer for the extension of the Tarra Trail from Alberton to Port Albert. The Tarra Trail now runs from Yarram to Alberton. This second stage will add six kilometres to the existing trail and will include construction of a path, drainage works and a crossing of the Yarram-Port Albert Road. Deputy mayor Cr Gayle Maher said the works would also provide a link between Langsborough and Port Albert. The works are partially funded by the Latrobe Valley Authority, Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery program and Wellington Shire Council.
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Many award winners on the day were thrilled with their achievements and are excited about the next step in their academic lives.
Leongatha Primary farewells seniors • Languages: Rhianna Gray and Connor GRADE 6 students were farewelled Eleanor Pedlow and Zac Evans. Richards. • Performing Arts: Ruby Kuhne and Taine from Leongatha Primary School at last • Principal’s Award: Campbell Reid. week’s annual awards presentation and Lowe. • Art: Tarryn Haig and Sam Holt. assembly. • Physical education: Melissa Diggerman, STAR STUDENT: Campbell Reid (left) re-
Students received awards and all Grade 6 children were acknowledged for graduating. “We’re really recognising those students who have exceeded the curriculum this year. The kids are working at about a Grade 7 or 8 level,” school principal Dot Coghlan said. “It’s our opportunity to thank them and say well done for working hard and striving to be at the top academically and socially.” Awards in categories of music, art, Chinese, physical education, citizenship awards and academic awards were given out, as was the Principal’s Award, which was awarded to a student who best represented the values of the school. The award was received by Campbell Reid, who had displayed excellent values throughout the year. “His resilience, kindness and respect is what the school is all about,” Mrs Coghlan said. “He helps everyone around the school, he always includes others and he’s always happy.” The school had 105 Grade 6 students this year. After the awards, there were also Christmas songs and dancing to celebrate the Christmas season. The Grade 6 graduates enjoyed their senior year at Leongatha Primary School and will take secondary school in their stride next year. Award recipients were: • Academic: Anika Grabham-Andrews, Jhett Brown, Ayanna Cashmore, Luke Webster, Hannah Hogarth, Oliver Silcock, Anna Rowe and Aydan Williams. • Citizenship: Amber Rickard, Kelsey Fisher,
Fletcher McLennan and Lara Gill, with School ceived the Principal’s Award from principal Sports Victoria medal for academic and sporting Dot Coghlan for his excellent representation achievement. of Leongatha Primary School’s values.
Welshpool welcomes festivities CHRISTMAS spirit was alive and well at Welshpool and District Primary School, with students collaborating to craft unique decorations and trees in the final days of school. The festive project was held in conjunction with the Welshpool and District Advisory Group and saw the festive creations used to decorate Welshpool. Materials including wooden crates, paint and Christmas decorations were purchased for the project this year thanks to funding from South Gippsland Shire Council.
TIS THE SEASON: Welshpool and District Primary School students, back (L-R), Brydee, Ruby, Molly, Isabella and Charlee, and front, Slade and Kai show off their artistic Christmas creations to be displayed throughout Welshpool.
Mirboo North praises achievers MIRBOO North Secondary College had much to celebrate at its end of year presentations, with William Jackson taking out the award for school dux with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 93.75. Audrey Crawford was awarded the John Snell Award. James Harvey Scholarships went to Natalie Barnes, Audrey Crawford, Hayden Barnes and Ebony Wright. The Caltex award for best all rounder was given to the high-achieving Melissa Blackshaw. Assistant principal Scott Moorhouse told the IMPRESSIVE SCORE: Mirboo North audience the night was one to “applaud the outSecondary College dux William Jackson was standing achievements of our students in all ara high achiever with an Australian Tertiary eas of the curriculum” and reflect on “things we Admission Rank (ATAR) of 93.75. have done well and the things we might have done
differently”. “One of my favourite parts of the evening is watching the students receive their certificates, their excitement palpable. I, too, feel excited for them and even a little envious,” he said. “Our Year 12s will literally burst through those ‘open doors’, the thoughts of their futures bringing both joy and trepidation. As they leave the security of school behind, I hope that they feel well equipped to face their next adventure. “From Mirboo North Secondary College they take a solid academic experience and a belief in themselves. They are young men and women who have a choice and they should feel empowered to be who they want to be.” He urged the school leavers to remember: Mirboo North Secondary College’s recipient “You are braver than you believe, stronger than of the Caltex Best All Rounder award was you seem, smarter than you think and loved more Melissa Blackshaw. than you know.”
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Awards galore at Wonthaggi SC STUDENTS’ achievements, efforts, skills and attributes were celebrated at Wonthaggi Secondary College’s annual awards night last week. Awards and acknowledgements were made across many areas of the school, including academic, vocational, art, sporting, music, humanpowered vehicles and more. College principal Darren Parker expressed the school’s gratitude toward local business associations and regular sponsors for their ongoing support, especially their assistance with the school’s future directions. He acknowledged the exciting era for the school with the establishment of the McKenzie Campus to open next year and the San Remo Campus in 2022. These campuses will further enable the college to provide high quality education options for
young people across the Bass Coast region. The college is proud to be aligned with community organisations, with the community to also use the new basketball stadium at the McKenzie Campus. Internationally renowned comedian and WSC alumni, Marcus Ryan, had the hall in stitches as he described his life’s journey, from his beginnings as a student at the school to travelling the world on the stand-up comedy circuit. As well as being hilarious, he provided a candid yet poignant and somewhat moving account of growing up locally, the challenges that life can present and how he overcame these to chase his dreams. The school community looks forward to starting 2020 on January 30 at the new McKenzie Campus. The ceremony was held at Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.
YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT: Wonthaggi Secondary College’s top Australian Tertiary Admission Rank earners were Lily Robinson, Leigh Ibrhaim, Svenja Marray, Mea Pitts, Micah Condron, Siobhan Griffin, Chloe Papillon, Caitlyn Allan and Harry Burns. They are with assistant principal Philip Hughes, guest speaker Marcus Ryan and principal Darren Parker. LEFT: Sportsperson of the year award winners, Keith Robinson and Zara Hooper. FAR LEFT: (L-R) VET VCAL Award recipients Zara Hooper and Haylee Storer.
A year of change and success at Yarram School council president Chris Edwards reTHE Yarram Secondary College comfl ected on the the role of school council and the munity came together last Wednesday for innovative restructure of the school’s curriculum. the school’s 68th award presentations. Principal Brett Pedlow spoke about the proThe school showcased their highest academic achieving students, including dux Zacharie Cook, as well as their sporting high achievers: junior boy Luke Hunter, junior girl Jayde Hand, senior boy Trent Askew and senior girl Maddison Parry.
grams that have strengthened the school’s curriculum and the excellent results these are producing. “We have been observed by other schools throughout Gippsland who are now going to take up these programs in 2020,” he said.
Maddison Parry (R) is congratulated by outgoing school captain Marley Jonston on receiving the Senior Girl Sports Award and the Caltex Best All Rounder Award.
Yarram Secondary College’s first ever Community Learning graduate, Lynda Hudson, is congratulated on her achievement by principal Brett Pedlow.
HIGH ACHIEVERS: Year level duxes for 2019 were Year 7, Thomas Radon; Year 11, Kaylah Hands; Year 9, Leo Cashmore, joint Year 10, Candice Richards-Wright; Year 12, Zacharie Cook, joint Year 10, Mia Ireland, and Year 8 dux Silvia Akers.
2020 school captains John Collins and Lauren Tschuggel (centre) are congratulated by the Yarram Lions Club president Brianna Brewer congratulates Mia Ireland and Eden Gregory on their Lions Club awards, which encourage and recognise students who help fellow students. 2019 outgoing school captains, Bradley Farley and Marley Jonston.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Fish Creek brothers Kade (L) and Eamon Berryman were at the VLE Leongatha store sale to watch their family’s 12 Angus steers sell for $985. TOP LEFT: Ross and Sharon Irving of Mirboo were considering the pens at the VLE Leongatha store sale last week. LEFT: Jimmy Kyle and Michael Stevens of SEJ share a lighter moment with a buyer at the VLE Leongatha store sale.
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Prices ease for stores South Gippsland Stock Agents Association AGENTS yarded over 2500 store cattle at the final VLE Leongatha store sale for 2019. Cattle where drawn from a large area with increased numbers again coming from East Gippsland, Bega and the Monaro districts with many cattle showing the effects of drought. There were limited heavy steers over 500kg yarded compared to recent sales. Prices generally eased for all classes of cattle apart from a couple of lines of annual drafts of angus weaners which sold to near similar rates. The buying support was mostly from local graziers and a couple of the regular domestic lot feeders with no major export feeder buyers in attendance.
Store sale averages 19/12/19 Steers: R & S Holt, 12 Comp X, 2yo, 484kg, 289c, $1400; M O’neill, 7 Ang, 2yo, 482kg, 300c, $1450; Macedon Park , 13 Ang, 18mths , 465kg , 290c , $1350; C & A Moreing, 16 Hfd, 18mths, 440kg, 313c, $1380;
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Bulmer Farms , 13 Ang/Bb , 16mths , 435kg , 299c , $1300; Balas Holdings, 13 Bb, 18mths, 434kg, 299c, $1300; TC Dean, 6 Ang, 14mths, 425kg, 327c, $1390; TNP P/L, 5 Ang, 10mths, 389kg, 280c, $1090; IC Curry, 7 Ang, 10mths, 388kg, 296c, $1150; Backline P/L, 9 Ang,14mths, 380kg, 294c, $1120; A & B Wilkin, 12 Ang, 14mthS, 376kg, 308c, $1160; P&A Chisholm, 12 Ang, 12mths, 375kg, 360c, $1350; P&A Chisholm, 12 Ang, 12mths, 348kg, 382c, $1330; Mountainvale Ag, 15 Hfd, 14mths, 370kg, 281c, $1040; G & A Moreing, 16 Hfd, 14mths, 341kg, 325c, $1110; G & A Moreing, 16 Hfd, 14 Mths, 293kg, 338c, $990; WJ Berry, 17 Ang, 8-10mths, 312kg, 336c, $1050; WJ Berry, 24 Ang, 8-10mths, 281kg, 338c, $950; WJ Berry, 23 Ang, 8-10mths, 250kg, 340c, $850; J & G Hall, 6 Hfd, 8 Mths, 256kg, 312c, $800; WJ Berry, 16 Ang, 8mths, 240kg, 346c, $830; T Hance, 8 Ang X, 2yo, 522kg, 250c, $1310; Taylor Bros, 10 Ang X, 18 Mths, 377kg, 252c, $950. Heifers: Ranleigh Downs, 18 Ang, 16 Mths, 394kg, 272c, $1075; Ranleigh Downs, 13 Ang, 16 Mths, 380kg, 260c, $990; Mirrabooka, 16 Ang, 14mths, 365kg, 268c, $980;Mirrabooka, 19 Ang, 14 Mths, 336kg, 270c, $910; J Bowron, 17 S/Horn, 10mths, 296kg, 274c, $785. Cows & Calves: D Robinson, 1x1 Limo X, $1600; D Robinson, 11x11 Limo X, $1400; Walker & Linehan, 15x15 Bb, $1560.
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THERE were approximately 540 export and 60 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 640 head week-on-week. There was a smaller field of buyers present and operating in a cheaper market in places. Yearling trade heifers sold firm. A handful of grown steers eased slightly. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers lifted slightly while the crossbred portion eased 10c/kg. Cows eased 5c to 15c/kg on most sales. Heavybulls declined 65c/kg. A sprinkling of vealers sold from 249c to 278c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made from 255c to 267c/kg. A few grown steers made from 286c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 242c to 249c with the crossbred portion making from 250c to 275c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 120c to 218c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold from 190c to 240c/ kg. Heavy bulls made from 188c to 240c/kg. The next sale draw - January 8: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Elders, 3. S.E.J, 4. Landmark, 5. Phelan & Henderson & Co.
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Specialising in Domestic & Commercial Wiring Full installation & maintenance of Air conditioners Cable locating Test & Tagging Excavator hire with operator REC25373 ARC L106759 VBA 114786
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ROOF AND PAINT SOLUTIONS
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• Patrols • Guards • Alarm responses • Alarm monitoring Your local security company for Leongatha, Korumburra & district
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SHEDS AND FENCING
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Foster celebrates teens TEENAGERS were recognised for their achievements and contributions at Foster Secondary College’s awards presentation. The Bird Family Trust Scholarship was given to Lauren Gale, who was also college dux, and Ruby Mattingley. Grace Gee received the Dr RJ Fleming Award, and the Ken Coghlan Memorial Award went to Tara Wittingham, Allie Lemchens and Hugh Nicoll. Tabitha Potschka won the Terry Stritch Award and the Foster Rotary Education Encouragement Bursary went to Megan Kyne. Other recipients were: Tom Ready Award, Tamara Lavarda; Martin Pilkington Memorial Award, Zane Duursma; Medical or Allied Health Awards, Tamara Lavarda and Ruby Mattingley; Satish Gaddam Dentist Award, Ruby Lane and Issy Standfield; The Gill Dentistry Award, Allie Lemchens;
Leila Tracy of Foster Secondary College received a Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship from the University of Melbourne.
Paragreen Real Estate Award, George Nicoll. Outstanding Improvement Award, Ally Lannoy; University of Melbourne – Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Award, Leila Tracy; Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards, Ruby Mattingley and Lachlan Gale; Parks Victoria Environment Award, Oliver Lemchens. 3mFM Radio Public Speaking Award, Scott Couper; School Council Award, Amity SandsMorris; Work Ethic Award, Hayley Hymas; FAMDA Award, Brielle Tudor; Caltex All Rounder, Will Sands-Morris; Liley Progress Award, Lachlan Gale; South Gippsland Shire Council Youth Leadership Award, Darby Hoskins and Katie Lemchens. VET Awards, Will Dudley, Kairon Dorling, Ethan Burrow and Zac Davidson; TAFE Gippsland VCAL Awards, Ash Cripps and Mikayla Lewis; Gecko Gallery Art Awards, Amy Tudor and Tamzin Kennedy-Watterson. Music awards: Toby Delaney, Chea Roelink, Ally County, Elsa Gallagher, Ruby Mattingley, Isla Hayward-Bannister, Hannah Chandler, Emma Chandler, Leisel Burrow, Lauren Gale, Tamara Lavarda, Tai Roberts and Brielle Tudor. Sports awards: Sebastian Saulwick, Yasmin Duursma, Oliver Callcott and Leila Tracy. Duxes: Year 7, Ally County; Year 8, Maddison Boyd; Year 9, Yasmin Duursma; Year 10, Leila Tracy; Year 11, Amity Sands-Morris; Year 12, Lauren Gale. Year 12 Achievement awards: Will Dudley, Mikayla Lewis, Matilda Traill, Maia Wegner. HIGH HONOUR: The Bird Family Trust Scholarship was presented to Lauren Gale (L) Year 12 Excellence awards: Tamzin Kennedy- and Ruby Mattingley. Lauren was also college dux. Watterson, Amy Tudor, Tamara Lavarda and Ruby Lane. Year 12 Honours: Lauren Gale, Courtney Zuidema, Ruby Mattingley.
Milpara thanks donors
Remember the gift of a smile and compliment MILPARA would like to acknowledge will cost you nothing, but may have a huge ripple with the wonderful generosity of the effect. community for giving donations to the Some helpful contact numbers: Lifeline on 13 Emergency Foodbank. 11 14, Mensline on 1300 78 99 78, Kids Helpline
STEEL & ROOFING SUPPLIES
12 WEEKS MINIMUM BOOKINGS COLOUR AD - $34.10 p/w Payment in advance required
TREE SERVICES
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TREE SERVICES
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T O TA L
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0458 733 227 • Hazard tree & confined space tree removals • Qualified arborist - tree reports • Pruning and removals • Certified climbers • Chipper, cherry picker • Commercial contracting • Powerline clearing • Free Quotes
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on 1800 55 1800 and National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. Milpara’s staff and volunteers would like to send everyone a heart-felt smile this Christmas. While Milpara is closed until Tuesday, January 28, it is a great opportunity to look at the program for term one, 2020. The program can be found at: fwww.milparacommunityhouse.org.au
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Year 12 graduates at Foster Secondary College celebrate the end of their secondary schooling.
Milpara has received large and small donations and they are all gratefully received. Small individual donations combined make a huge difference. Another way we can make a difference, and we should not undervalue, is to look out for others. The festive season can be a sad time for some. It can be a time people may feel isolated, have negative thoughts and increased feelings of stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression.
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Star Careers situations vacant
situations vacant
situations vacant
SEARCH FOR A JOB FIND A CAREER situations vacant
Baker/Pastrycook
ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1) Wanted for home care in Leongatha/Warragul area, who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com
Full time position available at our busy bakery in Yarram. Must be able to work night shift, have a sound knowledge of all aspects of bread production, cakes, pastries & Icing, be reliable, energetic and work as part of a team. Immediate start. Call Rhyce on 0466869549 or email resume to yarramplazahotbread@outlook.com
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
Shift Supervisor Yarram
Do you have a commitment to safety? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop and lead a high performing team?
AKD has a great opportunity for an energetic and selfmotivated person to lead our Yarram Dry Mill day shift. This position is perfect for someone who is committed to people, safety and continuous improvement of our product, plant and processes. Leading a team of approximately 14 people, it is preferred the applicants have previous experience in developing and leading high performing teams and an unrelenting commitment to safety.
public notice
public notice
IMPOUNDING OF LIVESTOCK – Notice of sale Council impounded the following livestock in accordance with Section 5 of the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994 on 12-Dec-2019 from Hewson Street, Nyora Type of Livestock: Pony Colour: Brown As this livestock has not been collected and relevant fees paid within 7 days of impoundment, the livestock will now be offered for sale to the public. Offers marked “Abandoned Livestock” and addressed to the Coordinator Local Laws, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 are hereby invited for the purchase and removal from Council of the aforementioned abandoned livestock. The pony can be viewed at the Victorian Livestock Exchange on South Gippsland Highway, Koonwarra at 11.00am on Thursday 2 January 2020. Offers close at 5.00pm on 3 January 2020 and can be posted or hand delivered to South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha on or before the said time and date. Please note that Council’s offices are closed until 8.30am on Thursday 2 January 2020. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Chief Executive Officer South Gippsland Shire Council
Production / Machine Operators
AKD also has a number of opportunities available at its Yarram Sawmill Operation for Production / Machine / Operators. For a full version of the adverts, or to learn how to apply visit akd.com.au Applications close: 17th January 2020 Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.
WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL
Notice of Intention to Sell Land Part Lot 13 Main Road, Gormandale
public notice Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland
Teachers 2020 - Any combination of: Legal Studies, Accounting, Humanities and Religious Education Full/Part time negotiable All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school. For further information please visit our website or contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au. Applications close 9am, Monday 20 January 2020.
GIPPSLAND SOUTHERN
Health Service
VACANCIES at GSHS
public notice
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CLOSURE Gippsland Ports wishes to advise its customers and the public of the following office and depot closures over the Christmas – New Year period. Head Office Bairnsdale Close: 11.30 am Friday 20 December 2019 Reopen: Thursday 2 January 2020 Boatyard - Paynesville Close: 11.30 am Friday 20 December 2019 Reopen: Thursday 2 January 2020 Boatyard - Bullock Island Close: 10.30 am Friday 20 December 2019 Reopen: Monday 6 January 2020 Depot - Lakes Entrance Close: 10.30 am Friday 20 December 2019 Reopen: Thursday 2 January 2020 Depot - Port Welshpool Close: 5.00 pm Thursday 19 December 2019 Reopen: Monday 6 January 2020 Please note that there will be NO ACCESS to the above sites during the closure. EMERGENCY CONTACTS For an immediate emergency response please call 000. Other Contacts (Gippsland Ports) Marine Pollution 0429 174606 Marine Incidents 0429 174606/0437 002707 Navigation Aids 0429 018800 Damage to Property/Infrastructure 0429 018800
Gippsland Ports wishes all a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR Chris Waites Chief Executive Officer
Allied Health Assistants Casual Bank (Job # PH1202) Closing Date: 5/1/20 Contact: Vivian Carroll, Allied Health Manager. Ph: 5654 2701 or email vivian.carroll@gshs.com.au
Registered Nurses/Midwives Full time, Part Time & Casual positions available (Job # Nd1103) Contact: Kirsten Amos, Acting Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5614 or email Kirsten.amos@gshs.com.au. Full details, including the position descriptions are available on our website. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link in the full advert at www.gshs.com.au/careers.
marriage celebrant
Jo Fennell 0437 465 399
johanne4@bigpond.com
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
message of hope She gave birth to her Son and laid Him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. Luke 2:7
FIREWORKS DISPLAY Notice to all animal owners in and around Inverloch area A fireworks display will be held on the 31st of December 2019 Approx. 9:30pm Please ensure your animals are secure at this time thank you Further info contact 0430 021 100
wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, trucks, excavators, skid steers and 4 x 4’s. Phone Matt 0401 194 601.
Wellington Shire Council (Council) gives notice under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) (Act) that it intends to sell land at the rear of 36 Main Road, Gormandale Victoria 3873. Council now intends to sell Part Lot 13 Main Road, Gormandale at or above market value by private treaty. • 14 days after the vendor gives notice to the purchaser of registration of the plan of subdivision; or • 14 days after the vendor gives notice to the purchaser of satisfaction of Sections 189 and 233 of the Act. whichever is the later date.
Any person may make a written submission to Council. All submissions received on or before 5.00pm Monday 27 January 2020 will be considered in accordance with Section 223 (1) of the Act by Council or a Committee of Council (Committee) convened for that purpose. If a person wishes to be heard in support of their submission they must so indicate in their written submission and this will entitle them to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before Council or a Committee to be held on Tuesday 18 February 2020 in the Council Chambers, Foster Street, Sale. The meeting will proceed if one or more persons request to be heard. Submissions made in accordance with Section 223 of the Act are not considered confidential and will be incorporated into the agenda and minutes of any Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered. Any person requiring more information, including a dimensionalised plan of land areas being sold, may contact Denis Murphy, Senior Commercial Property Officer, on 1300 366 244. David Morcom Chief Executive Officer
livestock
agistment
ANGUS and Wagyu Bulls for Hire 0499 818 333
AGISTMENT required. Long or short term, 50+ head, one month payment in advance. Or lease property 100+ acres. Ph: 0467 533 003
BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown, established breeder. Can deliver. 0428 356 376
for sale
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BAG A BARGAIN
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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 STEPPER MACHINE. $5. Excellent condition. Ph. 0400 048 247. SUITCASE. 1H:64cm. W:43cm. Hardly used. $10. Ph. 0429 803 440. BOX 1000 6OZ POLYSTYRENE CUPS. No lids. Excellent for canteens. $50 per box. Ph. 0488 342 525 HEDGE TRIMMER. $50. Ph. 0488 342 525. SOLID WOOD FRONT DOOR. With hardware. Good condition. Needs sanding. $50. Ph. 0413 799 932. COLONIAL STYLE CHAIRS. 8 of. Need refinishing. $40 the lot. Ph. 5668 6220. LEATHER RECLINER ARM CHAIR. $40. V. Good condition. Maroon colour. Ph. Judy 5662 4151. PAGER. Can be programmed for CFA/SES. $50. Ph. 0481 000 567 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. 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.
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Classifieds for sale
garage sales
MOWERS GARAGE
SALE We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $165. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT
Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714
Ph: 5662 2028
www.marriottsmpe.com.au
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 51 825 651 FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711. HAY - round bales, 5 x 4, $99.00 each (inc gst). Mirboo North Ph: 0429 681 494 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 0439932186
professional
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BROOKS - Maisie 26/2/1926 - 22/12/2019 We will miss you Mum Ian and Andrea. Nana Maisie, you will always be in our thoughts Krystal, Benjamin and Peta. Loved Great Grandmother of Charlotte. MCKNIGHT - Verna May (nee Gallpen). 07/05/1920 18/12/2019 Passed away at Prom Country Aged Care, Foster. Much loved Wife of Don Snr. (dec.). Loved Mother of Valerie (dec.), Dianne and Vern, Don and Cathy, Doug, Linda and Wayne. Devoted Nana and Great Nan.
PAINO - Margaret Heather, (nee Couper). 16/12/2019. Late of Blaxland, formerly of Mirboo North. Loving Wife of Angelo, (dec). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Ruth, Cathy and Jim. Cherished Sister of Marion, Graham and Keith. Adored Grandmother of John, Joshua, Tom and Great Grandmother of James and Louie. Forever in our hearts.
Barbara and Family would like to say thankyou to everyone for their kind thoughts, cards and flowers and support at Mick’s farewell. Thankyou to Nurses and Doctors for looking after Mick for his last few weeks. STALEY - Neville Neville’s family would like to thank everyone for their support, kind thoughts, flowers, food, cards and attendance at Neville’s funeral. And the catering staff of the Yarram Football Club. And all staff at the South Gippsland Hospital Foster Thank you all Michele, Justin, Lauren, Clint and extended families. SWAN - Alan The Swan Family would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, phone calls and expressions of sympathy at the passing of Alan. Please accept this as our personal thank you.
A Funeral Service to Celebrate Verna’s Life was held on Monday, Dec. 23. MCKNIGHT - Verna Loved sister of Myrtle, (dec.) special Auntie to Cliff and Trish , Vera and Bob, Ray and Annette, Marion and Eddie, Elaine and Reg. Fond memories forever.
deaths BROWN - Maxwell James (Max) Passed away peacefully at Japara Aged Care Mirboo North on 19/12/2019, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 64 wonderful years. Loved father of Geoff, Wendy, Jenny and Rob and their partners. Pop to 9 and Grandpop to 1. Please see later paper for Funeral details. BROOKS - Maisie 26/2/1926 - 22/12/2019 Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday 22nd December. Treasured Mum of Rhonda. Beloved Nana of Shelby and Brandan. We will love you always and forever.
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MCKNIGHT - Verna The Stony Creek Football Netball Club sends our thoughts and condolences to the McKnight Family on the passing of Verna. Such a loyal and integral member of our club, Verna’s legacy and impact on our club and our people will never be forgotten. Members, Players and Supporters of the Stony Creek Football Netball Club. MITCHELL - Dorothea Jean. Passed away Dec 18, 2019. Aged 96. Loving and most dearly loved mother of Wayne, Jennifer, Lorraine, Dennis, and Kerrie. Dearly loved by our families. Our darling, forever in our hearts. Thank you to all the staff at Yarram District Health Service for the wonderful care and kindness given to our mother in St Elmo’s. We will always be grateful. Private Funeral
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SPRAGUE - Anthony Sadly passed away December 20 at LRH. We will miss his generous, loving presence and his kindness, We shared good times and bad, but he is now with his much loved wife Christine and is at peace, Thank you to all the kind people who enriched his last years spent in Yarram. Jacqui (Cousin) and Brian. VAN LEEUWEN Bertha Johanna (Bep) 16/07/1939 19/12/2019 Passed away peacefully at Dandenong Hospital. Much loved Wife of Cees(dec.). Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Michael and Anet, Robyn and Steven, Neville, Monica and Ilhan. Adored Oma to 8 grandchildren. Now with her Lord.
funerals VAN LEEUWEN A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Bertha Johanna (Bep) van Leeuwen will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, corner of Brown and Peart Streets Leongatha, on FRIDAY December 27, 2019 commencing at 11.15am. A Service for Burial will precede the above Service at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery commencing at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Victoria would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
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destination. Paola Munoz, diversional therapist at Koorooman House, brought in her pet therapy animals, an Alpaca and three cute dogs. Board of management’s Sue Fleming presented the staff in Leongatha with their service badges, whilst board member Ian Drysdale presented the badges in Korumburra. One of the 40-year award recipients, Janet Arrott-Watt, reflected on her years at GSHS. She started at the Woorayl District Memorial Hospital (now the Leongatha hospital), on a three month traineeship and ended up as the human resources manager. She has been trying to retire for the last couple of years, but she keeps getting called in for shifts, due to her vast expanse of knowledge with all things GSHS. Approximately 31 per cent of the more than 500 staff have been with the organisation for more than 10 years. CEO Mark Johnson said that was “a testament that Gippsland Southern Health Service is a great place to work”.
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standardnews.com.au | thestar.com.au | Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Live theatre delights kids THREE young actors from Leongatha Lyric Theatre volunteered their time to perform A Gargoyle in the Garage at primary schools in the Yarram district recently. This is the third year Leongatha Lyric Theatre has created a performance for children to enable more youngsters to experience theatre. The characters interacted with their audience by asking them to help solve a mystery and join in riddles and songs, while discussing global warming and the importance of plants.
ACTING UP: Members of Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Max Duff as Wizz, Luke Earle as Gargy and Ella Tough as Stella, ham it up on stage, much to the delight of the students at Yarram Primary School. RIDE ON: Santa’s arrival is assured, despite this rather nasty looking accident at Nerrena.
Beach tracks closed to protect dunes
Art of the matter
Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari said council was calling on the community and visitors to help protect the fragile area by avoiding climbing or walking on the sand dunes right along the beachfront. “Inverloch surf beach remains a great spot to head out for a swim or board with your family and friends. We just need everyone to steer clear of the dunes and stick to the open tracks,” he said. “We will all continue to actively monitor this site over the busy summer period.” The multi-agency Inverloch Coastal Protection Working Group is now investigating options for the wider Inverloch area, including erosion at the section of Bunurong Road near Surf Parade. Additionally, a Local Coastal Hazard Assessment, and Community Resilience Plan will be developed for the broader Inverloch and Anderson Inlet area to better inform and tailor strategic, long term future investment. For further information regarding coastal protection works at Inverloch, contact DELWP Gippsland on 5152 0600.
TWO tracks to the Inverloch foreshore have been temporarily closed to protect the areas from further damage ahead of THIS wonderful Christmas art installation from Nerrena (pictured) has a lot of works planned next month. Due to damage from ongoing erosion and tongues wagging. Around South Gippsland there are plenty of indications that people are a little bit excited about the arrival of the big guy (and please don’t worry, for, despite the apparent seriousness of Santa’s bike bingle, we’ve been assured old St Nick is in tip top shape). Let’s hope he delivers a Christmas present or two for everyone and more than a little cheer in 2020.
Hundreds of PBs earned at Wonthaggi Little Athletics WHAT a way to end the decade at the on the golf buggy to the middle of the oval where he greeted children and gave out lolly bags. Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club.
Then the fun really started as we held the inaugural ‘Gumboot Throw.’ Jack Bird took out the junior competition and Jai McDonald won the senior section with a massive throw of the old boot. The parents competition was filled with friendly rivalry, with ‘Bubba’ Wallace sending the boot a massive 26 metres on his first throw, which nobody could match. We wish all club members, families and friends a very safe and happy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all back on January 11. Personal bests: 5: Jillianne Wallace, Rosinda Charlton, Monique Ringrose. 4: Baia Pugh, Chelsie Rowe, Aidan Smyth, Oliver Parsons, Lukah Fawaz. 3: Alicia Smith, Savannah O’Keeffe, Mia Thompson, Jarvis McDonald, Lara Smyth, Jack Bird, Luke Sexton, Dane Rowe, Charlotte Bellairs, Rhys Geiberras, Ayden Fawaz, Jett Fawaz, Erin Kohler. 2: Isaac Shaw, Kade Rigby, Jude Rigby, Mackenzie Wain, Mollie-Valentine Ransom, BeauJack Ransom, Darby Smyth, Ben Bellairs, Lucy CHRISTMAS TIME: The Wonthaggi Little Thompson, Ruby Atkinson, Ella Smith. 1: Lana Brusamarello, Laetitia Pugh, Jaedon Athletics kids were greeted by Santa at the weekend, each participant excited about the Kindom, Archie Smyth, Joe Brusamarello, Timothy Wallace, Chephan Raya, Ruby Parsons, Joel upcoming celebrations. Geiberras, Madeline Kelly. Every child in attendance achieved at least one personal best performance, with 105 personal bests in total. Special mention to Jillianne Wallace, Rosinda Charlton and Monique Ringrose who each hurdled, jumped, threw and ran their way to five personal bests. We were lucky that Santa found time at this busy time of year to pay the children a visit. He arrived on a fire truck just as the last race of the day was being run. Club president Luke Ransom then escorted him
Grinch hits decorations NEW decorations this Christmas in Le- disappointing to see this happen,” he said. Fortunately the damage was not widespread ongatha were hit by vandals late last and quickly tidied up. If anyone has any informaTuesday evening, December 17. tion about the vandalism they are encouraged to Leongatha Business Association president Anthony Walls said someone in their wisdom, possibly walking home from the pub after a big night out, ripped down some of the ribbons and tinsel near Sweet Life Cafe. “We go to great efforts and spend money on the decorations to brighten up the town and it’s
report this to the police. “We have a lot of volunteers give up their time to brighten up the town and it’s one of the best this year with so many positive comments,” Mr Walls said. “Hopefully we can catch the culprits and hopefully it won’t happen again.”
instability, the tracks from 148 Surf Parade and Wave Street have been temporarily closed for the community’s safety and to limit further impacts to the sensitive landscape in the area. “There are still plenty of access points to the beach for locals and holiday makers, with the main access at the surf lifesaving club open,” Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) Jeremy Neilson said. “We understand that closures might be frustrating for people who would normally use these tracks to get to the beach, however the areas are not safe and will only get more unstable with extra foot traffic over this busy period. “Additional works on the recently announced $450,000 project to install a geotextile sandbag wall to protect the area at the surf lifesaving club area will start in the new year.”
COMING CLOSER: The dune at Inverloch’s surf beach is nearing the surf lifesaving club’s rooms.
Ros serves Meeniyan A MUCH-loved member of the community, Ros Roberts, retired from the Meeniyan Pharmacy last Wednesday, after working there for more than 50 years. Ros started at the pharmacy when she was just 16 and continued to enthusiastically serve the community throughout her career. A morning tea was held for her last week as she departed, with many co-workers singing her praises.
“She was a pleasure to work with, you can’t say a bad thing about her,” pharmacy worker Robyn Davison said. “She’s really easy-going and she’ll do anything for you. She always has a smile on her face and she’s always bubbly too, so it was great fun.” Ros undoubtedly left her mark on the pharmacy and the Meeniyan community whilst working there. She will now spend her time relaxing at home in Leongatha and spending more time with husband Dave.
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Woodside warming up for summer WOODSIDE Beach is a busy place over the Christmas- New Year period, and it takes a team of dedicated surf lifesaving club members and qualified life savers to keep everyone safe, not just in the water but on the beach as well. Recently, the club elected a new president in Travis Dillow, who has been an active member at the club for many years. Travis has stepped into some big shoes left by retiring president Anthony (Macca) Banik, who has relocated to Queensland with his family. “I told them right from the start that I was not another Macca,” Dillow said. And while he may not be the same in some ways, both share a passion to see the club forge forward. Already, under Dillows leadership, the clubrooms have undergone a much-needed renovation. “All up we have spent $20,000 on upgrading the clubrooms. We have moved the bar, painted the club rooms and upgraded the toilets,” he said. Dillow enlisted the help of many club members, as well as calling in a few favours. “All the tradies donated their time and the club paid for the materials.” The rooms are now ready for a busy Christmas-New Year period. On the social side, the club has organised a twilight market on Saturday, December 28. “The club’s fundraising efforts will kick in
with bar sales and teas on a Saturday night during the first week of January, while the nippers program is on. We have also secured a coffee van and food vans to help ease the load on our volunteers; we don’t want to burn them out.” he said. The club will also take the opportunity, while there a many visitors to the beach, to do a membership drive and encourage families and indivuals to join the club. “The club currently has around 100 members, we expect that we will again have around 100 nippers doing the week-long activities again this year, which is fantastic. “Brydie Hurrell is once again leading the way with this camp. “As you can imagine with that number of children running around, we also require a few volunteer beach supervisiors and we would encourage SAFETY FIRST: Woodside Beach Surf Lifesaving Club chief instructor, Wyatt Kilgower, any parents to take on this challenge. They do not with volunteer lifesaver, Ky Price-Taylor, on the beach for surf lifesaving training recently. have to go in the water, our qualified life guards will be doing that,” Dillow said. “I would really like to see more adults get on board and help out our young volunteers.” The beach is patrolled every day of the week. There is also a patrol on public holidays as well. Paid lifeguards are organised by Wellington Shire. Dillow added that the beach is in pristine con- TWENTY-six eager boys and girls of the said. “It is the biggest bronze camp we have condition as always for the summer season and hopes Woodside Beach Surf Lifesaving Club that many visitors and regulars take advantage of have completed a grueling week-long ducted for many years and the weather has been ideal for it.” this wonderful asset right on their doorstep. camp in the surf to upgrade their surf Participants travelled long distances to take lifesaving skills and obtain their bronze part in this year’s camp at Woodside Beach. medallion, in readiness for the busy sum“We have participants come from Melbourne and a number from Traralgon, as well as our local mer season on the beach. Senior training officer Wyatt Kilgower said volunteers,” he said. Participants must be between 13 and 16 years he had been assisted by a number of qualified lifeguards in Charlie Herman, Brady Einsel, Dan of age to be eligible to take part in the bronze Pettterson, Ty Price-Taylor, Maxine Avery, Amy camp. The camp commenced on December 12 and Janssen, Gabbi Jone Alex Walpole and Harriette concluded on December 17 with assessments and Hobson. “It has been tough but really good, “Kilgower first aid and rescues.
Bronze camp educates teens
Christmas cheer at Koonwarra Merry Christmas to all fellow parkrunners in A huge pack of 114 parkrunners took to Koonwarra and around the world. Koonwarra on the weekend to take part in the last parkrun before Christmas. Reindeer antlers, red hats, red and green tshirts and fancy bows were all on display as they travelled down the 5km course. As the runners ran out in the perfect conditions, the first home, Joel Langstaff, ran a PB time. There was a crowd of fast chasers who kept him on pace, with 10 others using the great conditions, determination and extra effort to run PBs. At the end of the run, the young participants were handed small bags of reindeer food to leave out for Santa, a nice tough heading into the big SURFS UP: Woodside Beach SLSC members Harriett Hobson, Gabi Jones and Maxine Avery day.
take some time out to surf the waves at Woodside Beach ahead of a busy summer season.
Yarram twilight tennis
Greyhounds racing’s biggest fortnight
A Christmas break-up dinner was enjoyed after the matches were completed THE Sale Greyhound Racing Club’s big- this week. Results gest fortnight of racing commenced last Judo- Max/Tristan (fill-in), Kathryn Hands, weekend with high quality racing in front Peter Newham and Cheryl Pritchard 4/30 def of bumper crowds. Laido - Rob Flanagan, Fiona Mallett, Danielle Within excess of $170,000 in stake money up for grabs on Boxing Day, it is little wonder why Victoria and Australia’s best trainers support these events. Crowds will also be treated to live music from the Rogues and the roving Avengers. If it’s possible, the rides and family activities are bigger this year, with the return of the giant slide, and they are all free. Essendon fans will be out in force to meet with superstar Mathew Lloyd, who has been seen checking the wind conditions as he heads to Sale. The spinning wheel and car giveaway are always a great feature of the Gold FM Sale Cup, with a $50,000 tipping competition an option with free entry this year. Conditions apply. The party paddock is a place to enjoy races on the big screen, listen to music and enjoy Boxing Day with friends and family activities kick off at 6pm and entry is free.
Danuser and Sam Fink 2/26. Sumo - Neil Jerimiaha, Joe Razinger (fill-in), Marg Ford and Robyn Knight 4/35 def Karate Ryan McAlpine, Jane Handley (fill-in), Gabby Yong (fill-in), Julie Kee 2/26. Aikido - David Cooper, Bill Bodman, Linda Razinger and Les Ford 3/28 drew with Kung Fu - Hamish Clark, Kelly Deeringer, Warwick Testro and Michelle Newham 3/28. Kendo - Mark McInnes, David Smith, Larry Davies and Janice Muir 6/38 def Salut - Gert Schepers, Glenn Eaton, Angie Hamilton and Sue Bland (fill-in) 0/17. Ladder Aikido ....................................................43 Kung Fu .................................................43 Kendo.....................................................43 Laido ......................................................34 Judo........................................................30 Sumo ......................................................27 Karate.....................................................14 GREYHOUND RACING: Champion local Salut .......................................................12 trainer Mathew Lanigan’s star performer, WeWishing everyone a merry Christmas and a blec Eagle is ready to set the track alight on happy and safe New Year, tennis resumes on JanuBoxing Day. Clint Anderson Photography. ary 22, 2020.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
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standardnews.com.au | thestar.com.au | Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Korumburra Golf Club A Grade winner Chris Clements (R) is congratulated by club captain JUST CHILLING: Peter Cambridge, Jeffrey Lyon and David Lucas (L-R) embraced the Tim O’Neill. Bad Dress Day at Foster Golf Club, enjoying a celebratory drink at the clubhouse.
Foster TUESDAY, December 17 Trevor Jones (26) won with 37 pts on a c/b from Gary Buckland (23), with Satish Venna (34) on 36. Graeme Watkins won both NTP’s. Thursday, December 19 Jeffrey Lyon (26) returned to the winners circle after a long absence with the good score of 42 pts. DTL were Gary Buckland (22) and Randy Reusch (18) both on 40. NTP’s were Neville Thompson and Clarke Gray. Friday, December 20 Darren Piasente (34) continued his good form to win with 19 pts from Gary Phelan (23) on 18. NTP’s were Jamie Welsh and Andrew Naylor. Saturday, December 21 – Steve and Gayle Reid Trophies It was a three-ball Ambrose and Bad Dress day and there was a great turnout of 52 players. Members obviously have some great gear stored for such occasions as the outfits were certainly bad. The event was won by Graeme Watkins, James McIntyre and Owen Kindellan with 56 3/6 net. DTL were Anthony Wignall, Chris Buckland and Danny Jenkins 57 4/6, David Knee, Neville Thompson and Darren Piasente 58 2/6, Norm Cooper, Trent Price and Barb Britten 58 5/6. NTP’s were Colin Pulham, Bernie Esser, Trent Price, Phil Schofield, Tony Vanin and Barb Britten. The Encouragement Award went to Greg Paine, David Lucas and Jeffrey Lyon with 67 2/6.
Korumburra ladies
then hot temperatures the next, resulting in no competition last Wednesday due to the heat. There is a time-sheet in the foyer for those able to play on Wednesday, the first day of 2020. Thursday evening was perfect conditions for the twilight golfers. Ten holes were played, including the invention of a ‘new’ hole, which added some fun to the game. Viv and David Enbom had an excellent 29 pts to win the top prize. Betty and Bill Thomson were runners up with 24 pts after a 3-way c/b. Alison Grewcock and Steve Rose were the NTP winners on the 10th and Chris Rickard and Doug Grewcock were closest on the 13th green. Twilight resumes on Thursday, January 2, with another twist to the regular format. Members and non-members, as well as experienced and beginner golfers are most welcome. A time-sheet is in the club-house foyer and most people stay for the shared buffet dinner. Deb Wrigley (27) won Saturday’s competition with a great score of 38 pts and Lynette McIvor (20) was runner-up with 36 pts and was also NTP on the 10th green. Congratulations to Jenny Douglas who was the lucky winner of the Christmas Sleigh filled to the brim with goodies. Jenny happened to be at the Golf Club on Friday evening when it was drawn just before the start of Bingo. Many thanks to the many contributors to this amazing prize and to all those who purchased tickets. Hazel Spargo was a popular past member who recently passed away and the club extends sincere condolences to Hazel’s family.
SOUTH Gippsland is experiencing all sorts of Korumburra men seasons, with cold and wet weather one week and SATURDAY, December 21 – par
After a very hot day Friday the weather was perfect for golf today as 34 players competed in a par format. The greens were cored 10 days ago, but all the good warm weather is facilitating a very quick regrowth. The greens were slow, but it is great to see the quick recovery. A Grade Winner: Chris Clements (12) +6 B Grade Winner: Don Hislop (27) +5 NTP: Ian Cash, 7th Ray Ludenia, 10th John Solly and 13th Ian Cash
Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY, December 18 On a very warm day twenty seven ladies took part in a 4BBB Stableford. A few ladies found the heat overpowering and were unable to complete the course. Winners for the Day: Louise Schache and Lianne Adamson on a countback with 44 points. Runners-up: Sue Bowler and Noreen Williams 44 points Balls Down the Line: Bronwyn Debenham & Anna de Bondt 43, Lynda Bassett & Helen MacKenzie 42 and Fay Quilford and Marg Griffiths 41 points. Nine Hole Competition: Nine ladies took part in this event. The winner was Shirley Welsford with a very commendable 24 points. Balls Down the Line: Lesley Rewick 23 and Trish Miller 22 points.
Welshpool FRIDAY’S nine hole chicken run was turned into a ham run that saw winner Brian MacPherson come back from an operation a week ago to score a very respectable 20 points. Balls down the line went to Russell Barwick 18 and Paul Delaney 17 points. There were no NTP’s recorded and other scores were- Gary Brown 16, Alan Hayes, Dan Conley, Fred Bennett and Harry Barlow all with 15 points. On Saturday the men plated an 18 hole stableford event where Brian MacPherson emerge winner again with 36 points on a count back from Russell Barwick also again runner up and Ball down the line also went to Paul Delaney with 34 points. NTP’s were Brian MacPherson, Phil Packham and Paul Delaney. Other scores: Alan Hayes 32, Phil Packham and Harry Barlow 31.
Sunday’s event was the Toora Foodworks sponsored 18 hole stableford event where Jeanette Swann had a great round of golf to score 39 points to win the voucher. Balls down the line to again Russell Barwick with 37 and Ray Carlson 35. NTP’s to Nathan Lucas, Graeme English and Jeanette Swann. The men’s second shot second went to Greg Wilkinson. Other scores: Nino Ditta 34, Greg Wilkinson 34 and Graham Brennan 34.
Woorayl WOORAYL Golf Club welcomed 44 players to its Saturday stableford. The mild weather made playing very enjoyable which scores reflected, some 16 golfers playing to their handicap or better. C Grade was won by K Campbell a new member to our club on a countback from J Hassett with a great score of 42pts. Well done and welcome Kyle. B Grade was also won on a countback with 41pts. The unlucky G Young was second to C Hall, well done Craig. A Grade was won by A Turner with the score of the day, a very tidy 45pts. Balls down the line firstly went to our countback players J Hassett 42pts and G Young 41pts, with 40pts P Wallace and I McLennon, R Gourlay and T Charlton with 39pts, P Burgess 38pts and lastly on a countback with 37pts from C Gourlay were G Ennoss and C James. Nearest the pin winners on the 8th G Ennoss and 17th G Price. K Riseley won the encouragement award and ‘J Pope’ syndicate the raffle. We would like to send out our best wishes to our president Jim who has found himself in the hospital over the past week, get well soon Jimmy. Wishing everyone a very merry and safe Christmas and a fantastic new year
Yarram ladies TWENTY ladies played a three ball ambrose event on Tuesday December 10. Winners were Kaye Irwin, Bev Brokenshire and Annemarie Scarratt 245/6 nett Runners up Anne Kingchurch, Joy Lowe and Lesley Trenfield 25 nett. Nearest the Pin on 15 was Wendy Pope. Down the line balls to Sue Egan, Joy Darby and Gwen Robinson 251/3 nett. All ladies plus several others enjoyed a meal out and presentation of the day’s trophies.
Festivities at Grand Ridge Rail Trail
SIXTH TITLE: Ignatius Duivenvoorden holds the Paul Lulofs OOM (order of merit) trophy aloft after winning if for the sixth time this year.
Ignatius is a six times champ IGNATIUS Duivenvoorden has won the for the title. Ignatius attended the awards night at the SorPaul Lulofs OOM (order of merit) Victorento Golf Club on December 5 where he was prerian senior handicap trophy for the sixth sented with the perpetual trophy. time. Ignatius’ daughter Siobhan said that her father The competition runs over 12 months and consists of around 30 tournaments. In 2019, 733 golfers were competing for the title. It is the ninth time that Ignatius has competed
was thrilled to have taken out the event for a sixth time. “Dad has been a member of the Yarram Golf Club for over 20 years and just loves his golf,” she said.
AFTER a few days of a rollercoaster ride with temperatures, 23 participants and 11 dedicated volunteers were present at the picnic table on Saturday morning for our last event before Christmas and some were dressed in their festive gear to spread the Christmas cheer. In Katrina’s run briefing, visitors from Parkville, Inverloch, Koonwarra and Adelaide were warmly welcomed. The Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun is certainly not just another parkrun. The surrounds are spectacular; you cannot help but look up. Even the gentle incline is somewhat manageable because of the trees. Under the canopy of the magnificent trees, you are secure and feel immense closeness with nature and people. People whom took part on Saturday were all welcoming and friendly, and we formed parkrun friendships with some of them straight away. It’s so true that parkrun brings out the best in people and its community, and our belief was
strongly affirmed again. Congratulations to Dani Hilliar who ran a new PB with Jacob Blair as her trusty pacer. The weekend’s event was made possible by 11 volunteers - Katrina Palmer as run director, Geoff Martin and Pam Pincini as timekeepers, John Radcliffe handled finish tokens with his steady hand, Paula Calafiore as barcode scanner, Claire Banks was tail walker, Barbara Radcliffe as photographer, Stacey Harriage as communications coordinator, Danielle Hilliar and Jessie Holland as event day course check and Etsuko Yasunagaas as event report writer. The weekend’s full results and a complete event history can be found at: https://www.parkrun.com. au/grandridgerailtrail/results/latestresults/ Neighbouring Inverloch parkrun is staging an extra event on Christmas Day at 8am and Koonwarra parkrun will hold a New Year’s Day event at 9am. The festive season is the time when people come together to spend time with loved ones, so why not spend your Christmas and New Year’s Day with your parkrun family and friends?
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South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group winners (L- Winners of the Thursday Mufti Social Bowls at Inverloch on Monthly Triples at Leongatha was sponsored by Leongatha R) Bev Elliott (2), Rob Jeffrey (3), Ken McDonald (L), Tony Thursday, December 19 were (L-R) were Marg Griffin, Rob- Travel and Cruise. (L-R) Les Wilson, Jill Carmody from LeHeppleston (S). bie Howard (skip) and Shirley Turton. ongatha Travel and Cruise, Bill Harry and Bruce Douglas.
Buffalo WEDNESDAY, December 18. Seventeen bowlers at Buffalo enjoyed the last night of bowling for 2019. Two games of 10 ends were played before a delicious supper. In the first game Peter Tiziani, Danah Suckling and Joyce Occhipinti bowled well to easily outscore Charlie Tumino, Illene Tiziani and Graeme Trease, 20-2. On mat two Carolyn Benson, Joe Occhipinti and Denyse Menzies just hung on to beat Bill Wolswinkel and Joy Dyson, 11-9. A drawn result on mat three between Ian Hasty, Gary Stirling and Stephen Suckling and Toni Heldens, Mary Tumino and Connie Occhipinti, seven all. In the second game the kitty was not centred but left where it landed. On mat one Ian, Gary and Stephen won seven of the 10 ends, but just managed to beat Carolyn, Joe and Denyse, 9-7. In a close game Peter, Danah and Joyce had their second win beating Toni, Mary and Connie, 9-6. A big win to Charlie, Illene and Graeme beating Bill and Joy, 14-3. Accurate bowlers were rewarded with a chocolate bar when they knocked kitty off the mat. The night’s winners were Peter, Danah and Joyce (WW) 14 ends, second Ian, Gary and Stephen(DW) 12 ends, third Charlie, Illene and Graeme (LW) 11 ends, fourth Carolyn, Joe and Denyse (WL) eight ends, fifth Toni, Mary and Connie (DL) eight ends, sixth Bill and Joy (LL) six ends. Illene presented Carolyn with an arrangement of flowers for her effort over the year. Bill also gave Toni, Illene and Carolyn a gift for helping him throughout the year. Merry Christmas and happy new year to everyone. Bowling at Buffalo will resume on January, 15. Hope to see you then.
Leongatha We had perfect conditions on Wednesday for our Monthly Triples sponsored by Leongatha Travel and Cruise. Winners were Les Wilson, Bill Harry and Bruce Douglas with four wins + 34 shots. Runners-up were Ray Allen, Pat Ryan and Richard Poole with four wins + 26 shots. On the weekend the South Gippsland Bowls Division Men’s pairs was played at Wonthaggi Bowls Club. It was a weekend of great bowls and our team of Russell Trotman and John Hall walked away victorious. Best of luck to John and Russell who will now take on West Gippsland early next year, with the winner getting to represent Strzelecki at Bendigo in the Victorian Championships. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Inverloch Round nine of the SGBD Mid Week Pennant season was played on Tuesday, December 17 where the Division 1 team met Foster, losing the match by 13 shots, 4/64 – 12/77. Our Division 2 team hosted Mirboo North, losing by 11 shots, 2/69 – 14/80. Division 3 had the closest match of the day when they hosted San Remo; however San Remo
STAR DUO: South Gippsland Zone winners are John Hall (L) and Russell Trotman.
One game winners: Ron Gillett (s), Wilma Brunsden, Gwen Jeffries, Alan Thomas. Thursday, December 19 mid week was played at Koo Wee Rup. Twelve ends then lunch and raffles. Another 12 ends and the celebrations started with a delicious afternoon tea. Our next game will be will be held at Tarwin Lower on January 16, 10am at the venue for a 10.30am start. All welcome. In the meantime, if you are looking for a game of bowls, San Remo is having a day of social bowls on Wednesday, January 8, 12.30 at venue for a 1pm start. Meeniyan We wish to thank Charlie Wright, Laurie Bell, Monday, December 11 was our annual Farmers’ Sean McWilliams, Peter McWilliams and PauDay triples tournament sponsored by Jim Fawcett line McWilliams who work tirelessly behind the Accounting. scenes to make every week of mid week bowls a Winners were Frank Cimino, Ron Snooks and success for its members . Bob Snooks (Wonthaggi/Korumburra) with Leongatha’s Les Wilson, Wonthaggi Hooby Dennan and Bruce Douglas runners- This week saw the shelters go up in the centre up. strip. What a great new addition to the greens and Saturday, December 14 pennant prior to the the club in general. break saw both teams at home. Playing KorumNo bowls on Wednesday due to the heat. A burra, Division 3 won all three rinks, while the couple of people had a social bowl but it just too other division playing Leongatha had one win- hot to enjoy. ning rink. Pennant resumes on January 11. Thursday saw a field of 26 bowlers play in Tuesday pennant on December 17 was away cool to mild conditions which was an improveto Lang Lang for Division 2, with one rink up but ment on the day before. a win overall. The winning team was Jan Lavell Glad MitThis consolidates their position in the four. ford and Sheila Ormerod. They had a good win They resume on January 21. with two teams having two wins. Thursday, December 20 was our Christmas One might say the real highlight of the day break-up with catering by Brent Sinclair. was the lunch that was enjoyed by everybody During the evening super veterans badges present and the club members that were working were presented to Bob Graeme and Dudley Har- at the club. rison. We sang Happy Birthday to Col Densley. On Saturday the Wonthaggi Bowls Club hostSanta attended looking remarkably like a club ed the South Gippsland Section of the Victorian member and a Christmas quiz tested our brains. State Pairs. Warm and breezy conditions greeted The raffle winners were Daryl Sinclair, Gary the 16 pairs over a full day with the top four pairs Anthony, Nikki Cook, Col Densley and Ethel to play off on Sunday. Hanks. A good mix of players from local clubs enOur six weeks corporate bowls pairs ended on joyed the greens and the conditions in general. Tuesday, December 17. The winners will compete in the West GippIn sectional play, winners were: 1. Bombers, 2. land Association for the last 16 places for the State All Stars 3. Davo and Brad, 4. Mudslides. Pairs. They will represent the Strezlecki Region in Our triples competition begins on Tuesday and the State Pairs Final. Wednesday, January 14 and 15. Mid Week pennant was played on Tuesday to Meeniyan Bowling Club wishes all seasons wrap up the first part of the season. greetings and a happy and healthy 2020. Division 2 travelled to Korumburra with good Upshot 2. reason to be looking for a win .It did not go according to plan with Korumburra having a solid Mirboo North win 84 - 64 shots win. Hello Kookaburras. Mirboo North held the All was not lost as Division 2 are still third on monthly triples on December 12. the ladder. Division 3 hosted Port Welshpool to The day was sponsored by Donny Birks, who record a close win by two shots. supplied frozen hams and turkeys. A fitting result for a match between two teams The best last game went to Andy Robertson, that are second and third on the ladder. Kevin Watson and Bill Dilg. At the turn the Wonthaggi teams are second The runners-up team comprised of our tall and third on the ladders, which means more hard man with a stick Trevor Henn and his wife Robin, work after the break. and our ever smiling Sam Gervasi. This team had Our Christmas Tournament still needs a few 54 shots. entries. The winning team with 57 shots was John Just a reminder, Friday, December 27 is the Hedley, Keith Cousins and John Dush. open pairs on a 2x2x2 format with three games On the Saturday pennant front, the Division of 12 ends. 5 team had a beating at the hands of the TarSaturday, December 28 is the open three triwin Lower boys, going down by a whopping 55 ples with three bowls over four games of only 10 shots. ends. The bowling gods were not at all kind to us. It Monday, December 30, the format is the open was mainly due to us having players short. I hope three bowls pairs over 10 ends. Still time to be Santa will bring us full teams for Christmas. part of the club and put a team in. Division 4 were full of raucous laughter this Coaching will take a break for a couple of week with a 60 shot win over Welshpool playing weeks. Keep an eye on the notice board. at Mirboo North. Have a good week and good bowling. Division 3 were also laughing loudly with a 12 shot win over Loch at Loch. Yarram Mirboo North celebrated the Christmas break- For Mid Week Pennant on Tuesday, December 17, up at the clubrooms with pizza and pasta. Yarram travelled to Heyfield with conditions ideal Keep laughing till next time, RG. but the green rather heavy. Yarram shared the rinks but lost overall by five South West Gippsland shots. The rink of Wendy Helms, Pat Kiely, Bruce Mid Week Bowls Winners were: Tony Heppleston (s), Rob Jeffrey, McCall and Rosie Vine had a close game with the scores being 13 all on the 15th end before winning Bev Elliott, Ken McDonald. Runners-up: Bill Williams (s), Laurie Bell, 22-16 to now place Yarram second on the ladder. Saturday, December 21, Yarram’s Division 1 Chris Coulson, Jim Nunan. took the match by three shots, 2/41 – 12/44. At Wednesday Triples on December 18, the winners of the Ross Chapman Cartage and Earthmoving Contractors sponsored triples event was Wayne Parkes (skip), Dave Roberts and Norm Hughes with a final score of 67 points. Thursday mufti social triples bowls day was won by Robbie Howard (skip), Marg Griffin and Shirley Turton with two wins and 36 points. The club membership draw and club dinners are now in recess but don’t despair, they will be returning in 2020 the draw on January 17 and the dinners on January 24.
travelled to Heyfield and won two of three rinks and the day by 11 shots. Rudy Kerkvliet played in his first Division 1 Pennant match and from all reports played well. This rink of Bryan Reid, Bruce Penney, Ned Tindale and Rudy led 22-6 early before finishing the match 26-19. The other winning rink of Jeff Amos, Allan Watts, Greg Young and Jim Wilson led from start to finish for a sound 32-18 win and King of the Rink award. Yarram’s Division Two travelled to Stratford and in blustery conditions were one shot down across the three rinks at smoko. The final results were Stratford winning all three rinks and overall by 18 shots. The Ladies Club Fours final is being played on Tuesday, January 7 at 10am. The teams are Chris Banik, Denise Richardson, Bev Vicino and Rhonda Young who will be playing against Wendy Helms, Nola Mitchell, Sue Waugh and Rosie Vine. The winners will represent Yarram at the NGBD Ladies Fours on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Maffra. Wendy Helms will be competing in the NGBD Champion of Champions at Maffra on Thursday, January 9, 2020, and Denise Richardson and Rosie Vine will be competing in the NGBD Ladies Pairs at West Sale on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Our dress code for all social bowls will be relaxed to mufti from December 21 to Sunday, January 12. Mid Week Pennant will resume on Tuesday, January 14 with Yarram playing at home against Stratford. Saturday Pennant will resume Saturday, January 18 with both teams playing at home. Division 1 will take on Sale White and Division 2, Maffra.
Yarram’s Bryan Reid and Hamish Clark battled out the Yarram Men’s singles bowls championship, with Bryan winning the title in a closely fought match.
Wendy Helms (L) won her first Yarram Women’s singles bowls title with a win over Chris Banik on Sunday.
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Breakers finalists for Victorian Sport Awards Daniel Renfrey THE Bass Coast Breakers Football Club for women made huge strides this year, developing well and continuing to put themselves on the map each week on and off the field. Recently added to their achievements is the club and Gippsport’s ‘Gippy Girls Can’ social football program being nominated for a Victorian sport award in the ‘VicHealth Active Recreation Initiative of the Year’ category. The program has been running in October and November of the last three years and was initiated to give the Breakers a chance to recruit talent and to also give women young and old the chance to continue or start playing footy and build relationships with the team. “It feels good to be nominated. There’s a lot of national and international athletes and coaches involved so it’s some elite company to be in, which is special,” club president Ella Angarane said. “It’s a small-sided game and it’s non-contact and also a bit more social and flexible. We’ve got girls as young as 13 taking part and ladies in their late 40s playing.” The program has been running at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve each year and has ac-
POSITIVE PROGRAM: The Bass Coast Breakers’ Gippy Girls Can social football program has had a positive impact on the team and other women in the South Gippsland area, and has received deserved recognition after being nominated for a Victorian sport award. “There’s girls who have never touched a footy, cumulated around 150 participants over its three to youth girls who will learn from the more expeyears. It has provided a great opportunity for women rienced girls, like girls who have played VFL and young and old to get into footy and play alongside now AFL,” Ella said. “Everyone is very inclusive and welcoming. some of the best in the state and region. We try to make it so that everyone gets a touch and a shot at goal too.” A key to the program’s success has been its social aspect and how welcoming and feel-good the program is for every participant. Perhaps more importantly though, the Breakers have made sure to take ‘barriers’ out of the equation.
Keen for more elite cycling
“They talk about barriers in female sport and we take them out. It’s gold coin donation, you don’t need uniform, you don’t even need footy boots and the girls don’t have to fear any judgement,” Ella said. For the Breakers, the nomination is proof they are making a difference. “We’re leading the way in terms of female representation,” Ella said. “It shows that we’re ticking all of the boxes with it.” The award winner will be announced on Wednesday, February 26.
Having earlier met with young cyclists at the HAVING been in the top echelon of cycling for more than a decade, Australian velodrome, Clarke gave up his time for an eveof discussion about his career and hopes for cyclist Simon Clarke has no plans to ning the future. stop. After just completing a successful 2019 season,
Clarke was in Leongatha as a guest of Terry Clarke has no intent on slowing down just yet. Watchorn and the Leongatha Cycling Club at a In 2019 he finished second in the Amstel talk last Wednesday night at Bair’s Hotel. Gold Race and second on GC in the Tour de la Provence. After a brief break in Australia for Christmas with family Clarke will be jetting off to Europe early January to resume training. His focus will be on the major one-day events cycling with the UCI World Team EF (Education First), a team based in the United States. Clarke has spent more than 12 years as a professional cyclist. In this time, he has won stages at all three grand tours (two individual wins at the Vuelta a España, team time trial wins at the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France), stood atop the podium in Madrid as the 2012 Vuelta a España King of the Mountain and spent one day in the maglia rosa, worn by the Giro d’Italia race leader. Simon’s famous display of ‘matesmanship’ during the Giro, when he offered a wheel to compatriot Richie Porte in an effort to save Porte’s bid for general classification glory, garnered international attention. Following four seasons with Australian outfit Mitchelton-Scott, Simon moved to Cannondale Pro Cycling, as EF Education First was then THRILLED: Young Finn Shields was hap- known, in 2016. py to wait until the end of the talk to get an Clarke has a contract for 2020 with EF but told autograph from top Australian cyclist Simon The Star that midyear he will be discussing a twoClarke last Wednesday night at Bair’s Hotel, year extension, meaning he isn’t slowing down just yet. Leongatha.
Venus Bay bronze camp a success CURRENT State Lifesaving Club of the Year, Venus Bay, ran a week-long livein camp for 26 candidates gaining their bronze medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) recently. Bronze medallions and SRC are the minimum requirements to become an active patrolling lifesaver, and with a rapidly growing membership base at one of Victoria’s most dangerous beaches, it’s more vital than ever. This week-long camp trains members across many facets of surf lifesaving, including beach management, communications, first aid, rescue techniques and enhances their teamwork and leadership skills. Candidates were tested throughout the week with a number of scenarios that mimicked real-life situations, and connections were made with other local emergency services including the CFA. The 26 candidates were supported by a team of 15 experienced trainers, and much-loved club
member Simon Gee completed his 16th consecutive year as a trainer on the annual bronze camp. The candidates completing their SRC also gained their radio operators certificate. Many of these members are now going on to complete further training including first aid, advanced resuscitation and inflatable rescue boat crew. Due to a rapidly growing club and high demand for training in these areas, Venus Bay SLSC is now looking to run a second training camp in the new year. Last season Venus Bay had a record number of members requalifying their awards and member retention is at an all-time high. VBSLSC President Paul Hoffman said “with visitor numbers to Venus Bay increasing each year, the beach-using public should feel very safe, they are in extremely capable hands.” This year also sees a record number of new families joining the club, with the Nippers season due to start on December 27.
READY TO PLAY: Dale Olierook shows his batting stance, watched by Brodie James, Eva Ceretti and OMK Cricket Club’s Mark Blackburn.
Cricket appeals to all The club’s Mark Blackburn said the session THE joy of cricket was relished by newcould become a monthly event. comers to the sport at Outtrim recently, “We want to be as inclusive as we can as a when the local cricket club opened its club,” he said. doors to people with disabilities. Participant Eva Ceretti of Inverloch said, “I Clients of Yooralla Leongatha and Interchange Gippsland took part in a session hosted by Outtrim-Moyarra-Kongwak Cricket Club and Cricket Victoria. Participants took part in exercises to warm up, learnt bowling, batting and fielding, and then enjoyed a quick game.
liked all the games and it was interesting.” Brodie James of Wonthaggi said her favourite activity was hitting balls off a tee. Dale Olierook of Wonthaggi enjoyedknocking the bails off the stumps, but said he would stick with basketball for now.
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Jake Rockall was handy for the Cougars at the crease, making 22 runs in the middle order TOP SCORE: Josh Moore was Koony’s best batsmen on the day, swinging his way to an before being dismissed. impressive 43-run innings in his team’s loss.
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OMK overpowers Nerrena Inverloch’s 6/97 effort combined with some ing 2/11. run effort from Kevin Taylor ensured Island had OMK maintained their lead at the top While Jervies (2/20) was looking promising enough to just oust their opponents, the side scorof B1 with an impressive win over Ner- strong bowling resulted in a close win over with ball in hand for the Tigers, an important 41- ing 5/112 to win. rena away from home, taking 19 overs to Korumburra. Dean Cashin was impressive with the bat for overcome their 118 total. the Stingrays in the first innings, making 43 not out • LDCA C GRADE DIVISION ONE
Funnell batted well for the home side, scoring 32 and had good support from Trease further down the order, who scored 29 not out. Greenwood (2/15) and Paterson (2/30) bowled well for the visitors though, and at the end of 20 Nerrena had a total of 118. OMK responded at the crease, with just four of the order batting. Kerr (27), Busana (36), Cant (27 not out) and Greenwood (18) all put together solid performances to lead the team to a 2/121 total in 19 overs, impressively taking out the win. It only took Club 15 overs to defeat Glen Alvie by seven wickets in their T20 on Saturday. Luke made 27 runs for the home side, but that was about it for them as Club gradually dismissed each batsman in the order. Bryce Evans had 4/18 as the visitors had Glen Alvie all out for 79. It was David Britt who got the major runs for Club, scoring a strong 50 not out, including seven fours to lead the side to a 3/91 total in 15 overs. The Glen Alvie attack persisted but was unable to overcome Britt’s batting, the side ultimately losing out. Rhett McLennan tallied a total of 38 runs for Town as their 101 total proved to be too much for home side Poowong-Loch to overcome. Hancock bowled well for the Magpies in the first innings, taking 3/26, but the home team’s order couldn’t back his effort up, struggling to make the required runs. Patullo was the standout with the bat, scoring 28, but had minimal support, as Scott Browne took a brilliant 3/0 for Town, the visitors’ attack holding the Magpies to 8/61.
B GRADE Club 3/91 d Glen Alvie 79
Glen Alvie: S Smith 14, D Tiziani 5, W Luke 27, S Cole 6, L McRae 2*, N Thatcher 2, D Williams 8, D Hale 5 Bowling: B Cornelis 0/11, M Sharp 0/9, DT Herbert 0/10, S Williams 0/2, R Todd 2/12, B Evans 4/18, S Beaumont 2/14 Club – 1st INNINGS: R Todd 4, D Britt 50*, L Earl 7, J Sheerin 4, DT Herbert 18* Bowling: W Luke 1/25, D Williams 1/12, J Burke 1/22, A Brown 0/12, L McRae 0/5, D Tiziani 0/14
Town 7/101 d Poowong-Loch 8/61
Town: P Jayasinghe 10, S Fixter 12, N Hanily 3, S Browne 1, R McLennan 38, M Hardy 13, M Kreutzberger 11*, N Fixter 1* Bowling: SR Head 0/22, M Hancock 3/26, J Patullo 2/5, S McKinnon 1/13, J Derrick 0/33 Poowong-Loch: M Hancock 6, B Nicholls 6, J Patullo 28, R Bardwell 8, J Derrick 4 Bowling: N Fixter 1/9, S Clark 2/9, R McLennan 0/5, S Browne 3/0, P Jayasinghe 0/16, T McRae 0/13, W Turner 0/8, M Kreutzberger 1/0
Inverloch 6/97 d Korumburra 7/93
Inverloch: W Stewart 2, C Fisher 5, B
against some dangerous bowling from Burra’s Scott Checkley (2/14) and Michael Patching (2/15). Checkley (27) and Scott (33) put some important runs together for the visitors in their innings, but with Fisher, Hayes and Mujtiba all taking multiple wickets for Invy, they were just unable to reach the needed total, finishing on 7/93 after 20 overs. MDU was impressive against Imperials, making 4/137 and holding the visitors to just 89 in a strong win. Vine (34), Webster (33) and Hoober (28) all performed well with the bat for the hosts on their way to the solid total, with the Imps bowlers struggling to cut into the order. Jai Bright then bowled brilliantly for the Demons, taking 4/20 as side held Imps off on their way to an important win. Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL was unable to eclipse Kilcunda-Bass’ first innings total of 6/135 in their game, making 116 in the full 20 overs. Col McPhee bowled well for the Cougars and took 3/22, but the consistent batting of McBride (34) and Smith (25) saw the Sharks make a good total of 6/135. The visitors then did damage with the ball, with Duff, Leman and Pecket all taking two wickets each and working to hold the Cougars off despite a measured 43 runs from Moore. Phillip Island continued their season so far with a thrilling win over Foster at home, trumping the Tigers’ total by 12 in the full 20. Davy was the best performer for the visitors with the bat, scoring 35 not out, but did not have enough support from the rest of the order. Niven was dangerous with the ball for PI, tak-
Phillips 9, D Cashin 43*, L Anderson 2, A Mujtaba 20, J Donohue 10* Bowling: S Checkley 2/14, D Scott 1/1, T Crocker 0/21, JA Checkley 1/8, M Patching 2/15, JJ Meade 0/23, RV Sinclair 0/14 Korumburra: S Checkley 27, JZ Checkley 4, D Scott 33, N Allen 11, M Patching 10*, JA Checkley 2* Bowling: C Fisher 2/21, L Anderson 1/8, S Hayes 2/25, A Mujtaba 2/19, D Cashin 0/9, W Barker 0/10
MDU 4/137 d Imperials 89
MDU: P Vine 34, G Webster 33, C Hoober 28, W Prosser 18*, T Zukovskis 6, M Hoober 5* Bowling: P McCaughan 0/8, JR Forrester 1/23, B Van Rooy 0/18, C Michael 0/28, KB Gray 1/31 Imperials: KB Gray 4, F Materia 9, D McLennan 18, JR Forrester 22, T O’Connor 8, K Materia 2, C Michael 2, P McCaughan 2, M Portelli 5 Bowling: T Zukovskis 2/6, M Cantwell 1/13, M Hoober 0/16, J Bright 4/20, K Sinclair 1/11, C Hoober 0/6, P Vine 0/9,G Webster 1/4
Kilcunda-Bass 6/135 d Koonwarra LRSL 6/116
Kilcunda-Bass: C Elliott 15, A McBride 34, TC Smith 25, D Blackney 8, C Elliott 3, D Clay 20, S Tapscott 6*, SJ Leman 3* Bowling: J Thomas 1/24, N Arnup 1/21, A Drury 0/25, JA Pickersgill 1/41, C
McPhee 3/22 Koonwarra LRSL: JA Pickersgill 2, N Arnup 2, C McPhee 11, J Moore 43, J Rockall 22, A Drury 15*, S Turner 4, M Scrimshaw 1* Bowling: R Duff 2/18, SJ Leman 2/17, S Tapscott 0/11, C Elliott 0/17, D Blackney 0/12, C Peckett 2/22, D Clay 0/12
Phillip Island 5/112 d Foster 7/100
Foster: G Collis 6, W Davy 35*, P Jervies 2, T Garvey 7, R Gundrill 6, A Starret 15, S Roffey 20 Bowling: TS Niven 2/11, M Wright 1/23, J Excell 1/16, M Parsons 0/27, A Tolley 1/21 Phillip Island: C Epifano 2, S McIntyre 15, KM Taylor 41, B Insall 8, A Tolley 9, A Finlayson 7*, M Wright 13* Bowling: P Jervies 2/20, G Collis 0/5, R Gundrill 0/16, S Roffey 1/27\, J Davy 1/13. W Roffey 0/23
OMK 2/121 d Nerrena 6/118
Nerrena: A Harrison 3, H Funnell 32, B Martin 13, P Matheson 13, J Renden 8, Z Trease 29*, JL Kelly 1, JD Collins 4* Bowling: J Greenwood 2/15, MJ Rowe 0/9, PJ Dell 1/9, K Kerr 0/25, N Cant 1/22, J Paterson 2/30 OMK: K Kerr 27, A Busana 36, J Paterson 27*, N Cant 18* Bowling: JD Collins 0/16, J Renden 0/32, C Dougherty 0/13, Z Trease 1/23, RL Giliam 0/7, P Matheson 0/15, S Murphy 0/12
PI overcome courageous Cougars CLINT Wilson, with 35 not out, and Jon long before Club regained the momentum. As a result, Invy could only muster a total of Parry, with 36, combined to lead top spot 8/46 in their 20 overs, suffering a disappointing Phillip Island past a fired-up Koonwarra- loss. Leongatha RSL outfit in 19 overs. It only took Nerrena 13 overs to eclipse MDU’s Nigel Grimes (33) and Matt Boswell (28) were key contributors for the Cougars with the bat in the opening innings, but with Jai Kleverkamp taking 3/12 and Clint Wilson taking 2/12 Island was able to hold their opponent to 8/100 through 20 overs. Justin Cook was solid with the ball for Koony, taking 2/13, but he and the rest of the attack could not stop both Wilson and Parry from making their mark. PI persisted through the innings with the newfound momentum Wilson and Parry had given them and finally reached the winning 6/103 total with an over to spare. Club impressively held Inverloch to just 46 runs in their T20 matchup, prevailing by 16 runs in a grind-out win away from home. Roche (19) and McLean (13) opened with the visiting team’s biggest partnership, but with Wells taking 3/5 and receiving great support from the rest of the Invy attack, Club could only manage a total of 62. It was equally a struggle with the bat for the Rays however, and with McGuirk (2/4) and Feast (3/5) causing problems for the order, it wasn’t
total of 62 and come away with a solid win away from home. The Demons found it difficult to combat Nerrena’s attack, which saw six bowlers take wickets, in the opening innings. Cary was the top scorer with 14, but the rest of the order struggled, the team finishing on 9/62. With Baudinette in at number two scoring 27 not out and Gilliam providing support with 19, it wasn’t long before Nerrena approached the Demon total, eventually beating it in the 13th over. OMK’s impressive first innings total of 2/125 was more than enough to defeat Korumburra, the away side winning by 58 runs. Russ White was brilliant at the crease for OMK in the opening innings, scoring an impressive 71 not out while also receiving strong support from Jeffries, who has 42. Riddell (25) and Gray (11) were the only two in double figures for Korumburra during their chase, as the order was picked apart by the OMK attack – Jobling, Sawyers, Elford and Jeffries all taking multiple wickets. Burra finished all out for 67 in under 20 overs, suffering a bad loss.
• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION TWO
Magpies cling to victory GLEN Alvie gave Poowong-Loch a run for their money on Saturday, producing a 0/138 total in their 20 overs, but just lost, falling two runs short of the Magpies at home. The visitors started poorly but were reignited by a 49-run effort from Nelson Brew and then guided to a solid 5/140 total by Gavin Staindl, who had 50 not out. This led to the side achieving a total of 5/140 after 20 overs, a strong total. Glen Alvie came close to pulling the rabbit out of the hat though, with openers Loos (39 not out) and Arney (75 not out) putting together a fantastic partnership throughout the entire 20 overs and only just falling short of the required runs. Club maintained their promising form, easily overcoming Kilcunda-Bass’ 95 total and coming away with a solid win. The Sharks started with the bat at home, and although Koch (18) and Matser (19) started positively, their order soon toppled, with both Harvey (3/11) and Williamson (3/20) bowling well for Club. Harvey backed up his bowling effort with the bat, scoring 47, while Dempsey (21) and Chisholm (23) both added valuable runs on the side’s
way to a winning 6/122 total. Town’s total of 133 was enough to get the win against OMK, who scored 98 on their home pitch. Tim Cashin was the best performer with the bat for the away side, making 53 in an impressive innings. Whiteside (2/27) and Chilcott (2/14) bowled well for OMK but it wasn’t enough to stop Town from making a solid 5/133 total. OMK’s effort to come back started well, with Miller making 30 and Lomagno making 24 soon after, but no one could put together a big enough innings to carry the team to victory, with their final total sitting at 6/98. While Phillip Island only lost one wicket in their matchup with Korumburra, it still took them the full 20 overs to overcome the away side’s 105 total in a close win. Young (32) and Sinclair (20 not out) started proceedings well for Burra, but strong bowling from Gogineni and Excell, who both took multiple wickets for PI, held the visitors to 7/105. Excell continued his strong performance, this time with the bat, scoring 25 runs, while number two and three Kenter (35 not out) and Cleary (43 not out) put together a strong partnership to make sure the home side just got over the line with a 1/109 total.
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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE
Town topples during Club challenge CLUB made 164 in its Twenty20 matchup with Town on Saturday and managed to overcome one of the toughest tests in the A1 division when they bowled their opponents out for 100. Sheerin was the standout with the bat for the visitors, making 62 in the opening innings to lead his side to an 8/164 total, despite strong bowling from Town’s Ratnaike (4/16). Town started positively at the start of their 20 overs at the crease, with Davies and Ratnaike both making over 20, but their order quickly collapsed thereafter. Brann (2/27) and Sheerin (2/4) bowled strongly for Club as the home side was dismissed every
A GRADE DIVISION 1 Nerrena 1/61 d Glen Alvie 7/59
Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS J Thomas b J Trease ............................. 6 B McRae run out .................................. 2 R Slade b J Trease ................................ 4 S De Silva c C Salmon b D Rowe........ 0 D Hales c T Wightman b D Rowe........ 0 D Arachchige c & b J Hoy ................. 21 J Schulz b T Wightman ........................ 8 J Hales not out...................................... 3 B Thomas not out ............................... 10 Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 0, lb 2).................. 5 Total 7/59 (20 overs) Bowling: J Trease 4-0-2-6, D Rowe 4-12-10, T Wightman 4-1-1-7, J Hoy 4-0-120, R Clark 3-0-0-7, D Symmons 1-0-0-7 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS M Clark not out .................................. 21 T Wightman not out ............................. 6 D Baldi c J Hales b B Thomas ........... 30 Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 0, lb 1).................. 4 Total 1/61 (14 overs) Bowling: S De Silva 4-0-0-22, D Arachchige 3-0-0-10, B Thomas 4-1-1-9, B McRae 2-0-0-9, J Hales 1-0-0-10
OMK 2/216 d Inverloch 143
OMK – 1st INNINGS D Mock not out ................................ 125 T Wyatt lbw b K Rotthier ................... 47 T Keily lbw b D Newman .................... 9 R Williams not out ............................. 22 Extras (nb 2, w 5, b 1, lb 5)................ 13 Total 2/216 (20 overs) Bowling: L Rankin 4-0-0-40, J McKay 4-0-0-53, D Newman 4-0-1-36, Y Jan 4-0-0-29, K Rotthier 4-0-1-52 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS D Newman c J Lamers b N Auddino . 53 H Smith c T Muzarabani b T Keily .... 13
A GRADE DIVISION 2 Koonwarra LRSL 4/154 d Kilcunda-Bass 7/67
Koonwarra LRSL – 1st INNINGS B Perry c & b S Williams ................... 49 S Hughes b H Berry ........................... 14 I Darshana lbw b J Mahood ............... 25 B Davison run out ................................ 7 J Hughes not out................................. 27 J Kennedy not out .............................. 11 Extras (nb 0, w 14, b 0, lb 7).............. 21 Total 4/154 (20 overs) Bowling: J Mahood 4-0-1-21, DB Bettles 4-0-0-37, J Tregear 4-0-0-36, S Williams 4-0-1-34, H Berry 4-0-1-19 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS A Larcombe c J Hughes b T Elliott ...... 3 J Adamson c J Hughes b T Elliott ........ 1 B Joseph b C Riseley ........................... 8 S Williams b J Kennedy ..................... 11 A Oats c S Hughes b C Riseley.......... 17 J Tregear c J Hughes b C Buckland ..... 0 D McMahon b J Kennedy .................... 4 A Thomas not out ................................. 5 H Berry not out .................................... 0 Extras (nb 2, w 13, b 0, lb 3).............. 18 Total 7/67 (20 overs) Bowling: I Darshana 4-0-0-8, TP El-
which way, even suffering run-outs as they attempted to chase the visitors’ total. They could only muster 100 runs though, Club achieving an impressive win. Nerrena showed composure to comfortably oust Glen Alvie in 14 overs of their innings. Glen Alvie struggled at home, with only two batsmen, Magana Arachchige (21) and Thomas (10 not out) making double figures. Trease (2/6) and Rowe (2/10) were the standouts with the ball for Nerrena, causing problems and holding the home side’s order to a small 7/59 total. David Baldi (30) and Mitch Clark (21 not out) then put most of the runs together in quick suc-
K Rotthier c T Wyatt b T M-bani ....... 16 D Clark b N Auddino ........................... 7 J McKay c J Lamers b N Auddino ..... 18 W Taberner c N Auddino b J Lamers ... 7 Y Jan b J Lamers .................................. 1 B Debono c J Lamers b N Auddino ..... 6 J Strickland c T Wyatt b J Lamers ....... 3 E Cousins c J Serong b J Lamers ......... 4 L Rankin not out .................................. 0 Extras (nb 4, w 5, b 0, lb 6)................ 15 Total 143 (17.5 overs) Bowling: T Muzarabani 3-0-1-13, T Keily 4-0-1-27, RL Williams 2-0-0-32, DP Mock 2-0-0-14, N Auddino 4-0-4-34, J Lamers 2.5-0-4-17
Phillip Island 6/120 d Korumburra 7/116
Korumburra – 1st INNINGS H Fernando lbw b C Keerthisinghe ... 25 K Rigby b D Womersley .................... 39 I Osman c & b Z Brown..................... 19 M Perera c & b Z Brown...................... 9 D Lloyd not out .................................. 13 K Anderson st G Selby b ZR Brown.... 0 C Arnold run out .................................. 3 D Wyhoon run out ................................ 3 Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 0, lb 2).................. 5 Total 7/116 (20 overs) Bowling: S Kirton 4-0-0-22, M Dennerly 1-0-0-10, D Womersley 3-0-1-26, M Royal 4-0-0-24, C Keerthisinghe 4-0-115, ZR Brown 4-0-3-17 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS E Richards c M Perera b H Fernando . 28 G Selby b D Wyhoon ......................... 17 S Rathnayake b H McNeill ................ 23 J Black lbw b H McNeill ................... 11 D Womersley run out ........................... 3 B Johnston lbw b M Perera ................ 11 M Dennerly not out ............................ 12 M Royal not out ................................... 1 liott 4-1-2-3, C Buckland 4-0-1-25, J Kennedy 3-0-2-9, C Riseley 4-0-2-14, l Smith 1-0-0-5
Foster 7/96 d Poowong-Loch 7/93
Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS L Manders b B Coates ........................ 14 N Findlay c M Jones b K Davy............ 1 J Bardwell c M Jones b B Coates......... 0 A Miller c M Jones b J Toner ............. 20 A Jenkins c & b R Johnston ............... 21 S Magnusson b R Johnston .................. 0 M Allen not out .................................... 9 S Jenkins c M Jones b M Garland...... 14 B Monson not out................................. 4 Extras (nb 0, w 5, b 0, lb 4).................. 9 Total 7/93 (20 overs) No bowling results supplied. Foster – 1st INNINGS No batting results supplied. Extras (nb 2, w 3, b 0, lb 0).................. 5 Total 7/96 (19.3 overs) Bowling: S Jenkins 3.3-0-2-22, AC Jenkins 4-2-0-5, D Brain 3-1-0-13, B Monson 2-0-0-16, M Loader 3-0-0-15, JM Bardwell 4-0-1-25
MDU 8/119 d Imperials 74
MDU – 1st INNINGS J Sinclair b S Sameera.......................... 0 G Sameera c L Wright b D Ginnane .. 22 N Eddy c D Perera b T Sauvarin .......... 0
Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 3, lb 3)................ 14 Total 6/120 (20 overs) Bowling: M Perera 4-0-1-26, J Whiteside 4-0-0-21, D Wyhoon 3-0-1-24, H Fernando 4-0-1-21, I Osman 3-0-0-12, H McNeill 2-0-2-10
cession as the visitors made 1/61 in 14 overs, winning easily. OMK made a huge 216 total behind 125 not out from Daniel Mock to defeat Inverloch handily at home. The Stingrays only managed to dismiss two OMK batsmen, as the hosts completely dominated proceedings. It was easy pickings for Mock, who smacked nine fours and nine sixes on his way to an impressive total. He had strong support from Wyatt, who made a handy 47. Inverloch’s chase started reasonably well, with Newman making 53, but they soon struggled. Outstanding bowling from Lamers (4/17) and Auddino (4/34) ensured the Rays did not reach
OMK’s total, the side all out for 143. Phillip Island kept its spot in the top four with a close win over Korumburra. Burra was at home and settled in at the crease nicely, with opener Fernando making 25 and partner Rigby swinging his way to 39. Zach Brown produced some solid work with the ball for Island however, taking 3/17, and helped to hold the home side to 7/116 after 20. PI then set about their run chase with top three in the order Richards (28), Selby (17) and Rathnayake (23) making totals. Their runs slowed up, but despite Burra’s efforts, the visitors just got over the line in a thrilling finish, Royal and Dennerley making the winning runs to achieve a total of 120 in the final over.
Club 8/164 d Town 100
Club -1st INNINGS K Brann b J Lloyd .............................. 24 D Turton c J Hume b A Trotto.............. 0 R Thomas c D Vimukthi .................... 15 R Lovett b A Ratnaike .......................... 2 M Thomas run out (M Madusanka) ..... 7 J Sheerin b A Ratnaike ....................... 62 A Geyer not out .................................. 38 L McLean b A Ratnaike ....................... 1 J Thomas b A Ratnaike......................... 0 R Birkett not out................................... 5 Extras (nb 2, w 6, b 0, lb 2)................ 10 Total 8/164 (20 overs) Bowling: A Trotto 3-0-1-37, J Hume 3-0-025, J Lloyd 4-0-1-36, A Ratnaike 3-0-4-16, D Vimukthi 3-0-1-21, D Hume 4-0-0-27 Town – 1st INNINGS M Davies b R Birkett ......................... 25 S Perera run out.................................. 12 A Ratnaike c & b R Thomas .............. 21 M Madusanka c & b Z Macdermid .... 12 J Lloyd run out ..................................... 4 S Naotunnage not out ........................... 3 D Hume run out ................................... 1 D Burge b J Sheerin ............................. 1 J Hume b J Sheerin .............................. 2 A Trotto lbw b J Brann ....................... 11 D Vimukthi b J Brann .......................... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 0, lb 6).................. 7 Total 100 (18.4 overs) Bowling: R Thomas 4-0-1-14, J Brann 3.3-0-2-27, R Birkett 2-0-1-3, J Thomas 2-0-0-12, Z Macdermid 3-0-1-17, M Thomas 3-0-0-16, J Sheerin 1-0-2-4 M Martin c M McGrath b S Sameera . 10 H Waduge c R Higgins b D Ginnane ... 6 D Mathews c J Ginnane b T Sauvarin.. 31 S Arnup c M McGrath b T Sauvarin .. 24 M Olden not out ................................... 8 T Sinclair lbw b J Ginnane................... 1 C Cary not out ...................................... 1 Extras (nb 3, w 8, b 1, lb 4)................ 16 Total 8/119 (20 overs) Bowling: S Sameera 4-0-2-11, T Sauvarin 4-0-3-27, D Ginnane 4-0-2-19, L Wright 4-0-0-26, J Ginnane 4-0-1-31 Imperials – 1st INNINGS T Sauvarin c S Arnup b C Cary............ 7 R McLennan run out ............................ 0 D Perera run out ................................... 7 J Ginnane b B Cantwell ..................... 21 R Higgins lbw b G Sameera................. 2 L Rogers c B Cantwell b D Mathews .11 D Ginnane b B Cantwell ...................... 6 S Sameera c S Arnup b H Waduge ....... 7 M McGrath b B Cantwell .................... 0 J Piasente c D Mathews b H Waduge... 1 L Wright not out .................................. 0 Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 1, lb 3)................ 12 Total 74 (16.2 overs) Bowling: C Cary 4-0-1-21, G Sameera 4-1-1-14, D Mathews 3-1-1-10, B Cantwell 4-0-3-19, H Waduge 1.2-0-2-6
TURNED DOWN: Umpire Justin Curry says “not out” to Adam Trotto’s LBW appeal for Town.
• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO
Tigers claw past Magpies FOSTER managed to put together the runs when it counted on Saturday, scoring 96 in just under 20 overs to defeat Poowong-Loch at home. Manders was impressively held to just 14 runs for the Pies and Findlay was dismissed for a single, as the Foster bowlers made their presence felt. Johnston took multiple wickets as the away side struggled at the crease and could only produce 7/93 after their 20 overs. The hosts also struggled however, with many of their order failing to put together any meaningful totals or partnerships. Sam Jenkins was positive for the Magpies, taking 2/22 in three overs but his side was unfortunately unable to hold the Tigers off for the full 20, the home side making 7/96 and winning in the final over. Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL achieved a comfortable 87-run win away to Kilcunda-Bass. Ben Perry made a strong 49 runs to open pro-
ceedings and got solid support from Darshana (25) and Kennedy (27 not out). The Sharks’ attack struggled against the batting form of the Cougars order and the visitors managed to achieve a 4/154 total after 20. The Kilcunda-Bass order found the going tough against a strong Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL attack led by Elliott (2/3), Kennedy (2/9) and Riseley (2/14) in their innings, and never really got going. Oats was the highest run-getter for the side with 17 as they finished on 7/67. MDU pulled off an upset by defeating Imperials by 42 runs. The Demons struggled early in their innings, but Sameera (22), Mathews (31) and Arnup (24) were able to put together some handy runs and lead the side to an 8/119 total despite strong bowling from Tim Sauvarin, who took 3/27 for Imps. Ben Cantwell was just as good with the ball for MDU though, taking 3/19 as the Imps struggled to put runs together. The hosts only managed a total of 74, suffering a rare loss.