After a 31 year dry spell, then winning the Alberton League’s 2011 Grand Final, in September this year Kilcunda-Bass Football Club’s Seniors took out back-to-back flags with a win over Dalyston. No doubt it’s all smiles in the Bass Hills and Waterline District where most of the club’s members reside. The final result saw Kilcunda-Bass 12.17.89 defeat Dalyston 11.4.70. (1st Q KB 3.7.25 - D 2.0.12 2nd Q KB 7.12.54 - D 5.0.30 3rd Q KB 9.14.68 - D 10.1. 61)

The Bass Valley News

Volume 15 Edition 9 OCTOBER 2012 Premiership

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Premiers for 2012

KILCUNDA-BASS has gone back-to-back, taking out the 2012 Alberton Premiership by 19 points over Dalyston on Saturday 15 September, 2012. Grand final hype was definitely about on the day and Dalyston kicked with a slight breeze in the first quarter. The teams went goal for goal in the first quarter despite the Panthers getting more of the ball in their forward line. A number of offline shots meant that the Panthers failed to get the early lead they had hoped for.

It was a very tough game with both sides giving it their all, while players on both teams were touchy early on as old rivalries were shown. The game got physical midway through the quarter with Peter Dunlop and Jason Wells having a disagreement in the Panthers' forward line. Dunlop was yellow carded for the incident and umpire Peter McLean finally managed to break up the feud. The Panthers were looking strong early and, with more accurate kicking, could have put the game away with 10 scoring shots, however, they only managed three majors. Dalyston only managed two goals for the quarter but still kept in touch.

An early Panthers’ goal started the second quarter and Dalyston quickly returned fire. The midfielders were working overtime with the ball spending a lot of time in the middle. After a tough push by Dalyston into their forward line, Jackson Brooker managed a magnificent kick from a tight angle under pressure to bounce through an open goal and spark his team. This also sparked a second dust-up - this time between Dalyston star forward Steve Pimm and Panther Dylan Shepherd. Team mates came to break up the encounter and Shepherd was awarded a yellow card for his actions.

Matt Hendry was earning his stripes in the ruck against his larger Magpie opponent Rogan Jennings. The clearances were helping the Panthers and quick work from a Dalyston turnover awarded Kilcunda-Bass another goal. Pinn returned fire with a set shot from in front just before the siren. His celebrations sparked another brawl as the teams headed into the rooms for half time. The scores stood at 54 to 30 and Dalyston needed to lift.

The Magpies came out a different side in the third, working hard and

pushing forward. The whole team had lifted and were sending the ball forward every chance they had. Benefiting from a Panthers lack of judgment Dalyston crumbed the ball at half back and after a good succession Peter Dunlop marked in front of goal. This resulted in a goal and the Magpies were on a roll. Another goal to Rosendale had the margin at seven points and another Dalyston goal had them only one point away from the lead. A Luke James scissor kick out of nowhere put the Panthers back in front by seven points at three quarter time.

At the start of the premiership quarter, it was anyone's game. A quick behind and then another goal to Rosendale meant the scores were tied early in the last. The crowd was on edge and the Panthers weren't giving up that easily. A free kick to Kilcunda-Bass' Tim Smith 25 metres out from the goals gave the Panthers a six point lead. A Dalyston behind followed, then a Smith to James succession saw another goal extend the lead out to 11 points. With most of the play in the Panthers' forward line, the hope for Dalyston was slipping away. Another few behinds added to the margin when a Luke James screamer on the goal line followed by a goal was the icing on the cake for the Panther boys. Supporters flooded the field on the siren to celebrate with the dual premiership team.

(Article compliments of the Great Southern Star.)

Corinella CFA Scores New Equipment

The Corinella Country Fire Authority (CFA) recently applied for three community grants offered by the Bass Coast Shire Council and were successful in all three grants.

One of the items is a new computer which will enable brigade members to receive the latest video and/or audio information on location when attending emergencies. Tracy Jenner, pictured right, demonstrates how the computer will be used when out in the field.

The brigade’s new light-weight, portable generator (being held by

Brandon Shell showing its portability) can be adapted and used for both 12V and 240V purposes. Generators of this nature have developed in leaps and bounds over the past few decades. They are amazingly quiet, ergonomically friendly and operate virtually on the smell of an oily rag.

Some new radio handsets were also received (shown left by the members). These will provide a much-needed safety link to members when out and about fighting fires in dense scrubland. Ed.

Pictured left are Corinella CFA members at their Sunday meeting . From left to right they are Steve Dench, Alan Galvin, Mick Hamilton, Brandon Shell (new recruit), Tracy Jenner and Warren Thurgood. Ed.

The Bass Valley Community Group Inc. Committee of Management would like thank Clare Le Serve who is stepping down as President after 30 years of service. She will be sorely missed. Clare leaves us to move on to another chapter in her life. We wish Clare well in her bid to represent the Bass Coast Shire as a councillor. Thank you Clare for all your hard work and for taking on the presidency for so long.

The Committee of Management, staff and volunteers at the Bass Valley Community Centre wish Clare all the best for the future.

MEET YOUR CANDIDATESMEET YOUR CANDIDATES All members of the public are invited to attend a

‘Meet Your Candidates’ evening. Do you have questions?

Do you have something you would like to say? Would you like to know who the candidates are and

what they stand for? Come and meet the candidates for Leadbeater Ward

Wednesday 10 October at 7:30pm Bass Hall, Bass School Road, Bass

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BASS VALLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP (Home and Community Care) 10am - 2pm. We welcome all members of the community. Lunch is provided and transport in our Community Bus to and from the centre can be arranged. Wheelchair access is available. Cost $12.

BASS VALLEY OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE 9:30am - 2:30pm. Active Early Childhood Development Program. Qualified staff. $25 pre-paid flat daily rate. Bookings essential. COMMUNITY BUS to WONTHAGGI Pick up from 8:45am. Bookings essential. Cost: $12 return. LEAD LIGHTING 10am - 12 noon. Cost $5. DROP IN DAY 10am - 2:30pm. Pool, cards, darts, scrabble or just a friendly chat.

BASS VALLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP (Home and Community Care) 10am - 2pm. We welcome all members of the community. Lunch is provided and transport in our Community Bus to and from the centre can be arranged. Wheelchair access is available. Cost $12.

DROP IN DAY 10am - 2:30pm. Pool, cards, darts, scrabble or just a friendly chat. PATCHWORKING 10am - 2pm. Visitors or participants welcome anytime during the term.

BASS VALLEY OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE 9:30am - 2:30pm. Active Early Childhood Development Program. Qualified staff. $25 pre-paid flat daily rate. Bookings essential. REIKI 10am. Reiki natural healing method. Visitors welcome anytime. COMMUNITY BUS to WONTHAGGI Pick up from 8:45am. Bookings essential. Cost: $12 return.

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Hi to my readers. I mentioned last month that I had reformatted September’s newsletter for a reason. This was so I could enter a special edition in the annual newspaper competition run by the Community Newspaper Association of Victoria. I didn’t particularly want to let on in September that this was a special edition out of the ordinary, as this might have swayed the judges’ thinking. However, in

preparing the entries for Best 12 page newsletter, Best Layout and Best Sports Reporting, I found out that September’s 12 page edition entry is not eligible until next year. So I had to hunt around for a suitable edition to enter in this year’s competition. Oh well, I won’t have to panic next year now will I?

The new format has had a warm reception and it looks like I will be sticking with this. I still have a number of issues with the programs I use but with new software on the way, hopefully I will get everything sorted out over the coming months. Ed.

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In this edition

Page 2 Community Happenings.

3 Activities at Bass and the Editorial.

4 & 5 Community Notice Board includes past and upcoming community events and business advertisements.

6 Bass Coast Shire News.

7 Project Ochobo.

8 News Around The Towns.

9 Entertainment & Trivia.

10 Maru Koala & Animal Park.

11 Advertising.

12 Bendigo Bank.

* * * EDITORIAL * * *

The Bass Valley News is a voluntary community newsletter which covers the Bass Coast (including Phillip Island) and parts of South Gippsland. 1700 copies are distributed monthly to Bass, Cape Woolamai, Corinella, Coronet Bay, Cowes, Dalyston, Grantville, Kilcunda, Lang Lang, Newhaven, San Remo, Smiths Beach, Surf Beach, Silverleaves, Rhyll, Wonthaggi and Ventnor.

~ Advertising Costs in B&W - GST inclusive ~ Small (typical) = $ 17.50 Double small = $ 35.00 Quarter page = $ 60.00 Half page = $100.00 Full page = $180.00 Double page = $320.00 Colour is an additional 100% on top of the b&w adverts.

Other ads are negotiable. Long term ads are welcome. Community and non profit ads are free of charge.

The Bass Valley Committee of Management and staff thank all our advertisers for their continued support.

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BINGO THURSDAY 7:30PM BASS OVAL

Editor - Ian Cole

CORONET BAY FUN RUN NEEDS YOU Details on page 4

‘Working with the

Community’

Available to assist with your concerns in relation to Federal Government matters

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St. George’s Anglican Church

Smythe St, Corinella

SERVICES: 1st Sunday of the month .................. 11am Other Sundays .................................. 9am 1st Wednesday of the month ..... 10:30am

FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH Corinella Community Centre 1st Friday of the month ................... 12pm

OP SHOP Monday, Thursday, Friday .. 10am to 2pm Saturdays ................. 9:30am to 12:30pm

1. Istanbul. 2. Pig. 3. Pressure. 4. Cook Strait. 5. Two. 6. The Melbourne

Cup, the Caulfield Cup and the Cox Plate.

7. An edible mushroom native to East Asia.

8. Italy. 9. Australian Rules

Football. 10. Christine Milne. 11. Trent Cochin

(Richmond) and Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn).

12. Dry ice. 13. Jackson Pollock. 14. Ringo Starr. 15. Stuffed pasta. 16. J.K. Rowling. 17. In the Kimberly

region of Western Australia.

18. Charles Joseph La Trobe.

19. Kiwi fruit. 20. Havana.

Test Your Knowledge Questions

are on page 9.

Answers are below.

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Parish of Bass and Phillip Island 6 Hade Ave Bass

Rector Rev. Greg Magee

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Coronet Bay branch: Coronet Bay Branch meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Corinella & District Community Centre and all ladies are welcome. We start at 12pm for a BYO lunch, followed by our meeting which commences at 1pm. Enquiries to Helen 5678 2322 or Rosemary 5678 0238. Grantville branch: Grantville CWA meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 12:30pm in the Grantville Community Hall. We would like to congratulate Irene Wheatley for the Life Membership she received last month. We welcome anyone interested to come along and join us for a 1pm start. Enquiries to Judy on 5678 8553 or Gwenda on 5997 6372.

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SUNDAY 4 November Register from 9:30am Start 10:30am Starting at the Coronet Bay Foreshore

Run, walk, jog or push a pram It’s a great family event

Sausage sizzle and spot prizes Entry Fee $2.50

Enquiries to David on 0400 366 605

Bass Valley Op Shop Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 2pm

Plenty of bargains, bric a brac and clothing Affordable Prices - Friendly Staff - Large Shop

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DK DENTURE Clinic Pty Ltd 232 Thompson Ave, Cowes (opposite the RSL)

Consultations also available at Wonthaggi Medical Group 42 Murray St Wonthaggi (enter via Biggs Drive)

Thursdays 9am - 1pm For appointment phone 5952 1240 or 0412 231 268

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CDCC Trivia Night Come and join in the fun

Saturday 13 October 6:30pm for 7pm start

Tickets $10 per head. BYO drinks and nibbles. Raffles and much more. Tables of 8 or come alone. Book your table or chair by phoning the Corinella & District Community Centre on 5678 0777.

Corinella & District Community Centre Check us out on Facebook.

Ask to be added to our regular email list to keep you up to date. WORKSHOPS IN TERM 4: To enrol now, phone 5678 0777. Creative Guitar Workshop 101 Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Poetry with Andy Jackson The Omnibus will be in Corinella on Sunday 21 October with Andy Jackson running a workshop from 1pm to 3:30pm for budding poetry writers. $10. Bookings essential. Storytelling One session with Liz Taylor. Find out more from our Term brochure or website. Chinese Brush Painting With Rosemary Chan. Tutoring for Children With Libby Skidmore. Places available. Seniors Strength Training Resistance training - involves using your own body weight or weights. Proven to improve health and wellbeing. Monday and Thursday 8:45am. Art Programs Tuesday and Saturday afternoons or Thursday mornings. COMPUTER COURSES: Computer literacy is essential nowadays. Be connected and/or job ready. Computer 3 Communication Skills and using Office Suite Thursday mornings. Digital Photography Getting the most from your camera and photos. Computer Classes at Grantville Transaction Centre Afternoons and evenings. Enrol soon as courses will depend on minimum numbers being met, as with all courses. Tracing Family History (Genealogy) using online tools. Register your interest. iPad/Tablet 101 For beginners. GIRLS NIGHT IN Colour your night Pink. All funds go to Women’s Cancer research and support. Saturday 20 October. Stallholders, games, raffles, goodie bags. Pre-purchase tickets from CDCC. CDCC FUNdraiser TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday 13 October from 7pm. $10 per person. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP All welcome. This group is open to people diagnosed in recovery/remission as well as family members and carers. Facilitated by a volunteer, supported by Cancer Council and Bass Coast Shire Council, co-facilitated by Tammy Charles, RN (Bass Coast Community Health Service). Meetings first Monday of each month. Contact: Sandra. PAULS COLLECT-A-CAPS Drop in your caps to support CDCC’s Community Development projects. When you bring caps in, include your ideas/initiatives to see them happening. WATERLINE WRITING COMPETITION Competition closed 30 September. Entries will be with the judges for selection. Winners will be notified and invited to the award presentation afternoon on 17 November. $2,000 in prize money is on offer.

CDCC Phone: 5678 0777

Fax: 5678 0912 coord@cdcc.asn.au

www.cdcc.asn.au

Incentive payments available for farmers in Bass River Catchment

For works including Revegetation Fencing Erosion Control

For further information call Joel Geoghegan at the Bass Coast Landcare Network on

5678 2335

Demonstration of New Vogue dancing and ballroom old time favourites with assistance for beginners. ‘Afternoon Tea Dance’. Thursday 11 October 1:30pm until 4:30pm. No experience needed. Cost: Gold Coin. Afternoon tea and light music provided during the afternoon. Peter and Lorna - 5657 4272.

Grantville Senior Citizens New members always welcome Come along and have a laugh

1st & 3rd Monday of the month 12pm - 3pm

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OCTOBER

Council Meetings and Briefings: Schedules are available at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Council/

Council_Meetings/2012_Council_Meeting_Schedule Council Ordinary Meeting: The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Wednesday 17 October at the Civic Centre Council Chamber, Baillieu Street, Wonthaggi, starting at 5pm. Victorian Seniors Festival

www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Council/NewsAndPublications/Media_Releases/Victorian_Seniors_Fesitval_2012

The Net Spreads

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GP on its way

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Victorian Seniors Festival 7-14 October As part of the 30th Victorian Seniors Festival there are activities and events throughout the Shire and across the state. Most events are free. Bass Coast Shire Council has compiled a program of local events hosted by community groups. Local programs are available at Visitor Information and Customer Service Centres and libraries. Information is also on our online Calendar of Events at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

Events include: • Walking, Talking, Reading and Writing History - Wonthaggi

Historical Society • Victorian Police Band Concerts - Wonthaggi and Cowes • Active Classes -YMCA Phillip Island and Wonthaggi • Indoor Bowling - Newhaven • Seniors Clubs BBQ lunch • Jade Hurley concert • Croquet - come and try • Get on the Green program - Lawn Bowls

For information about the state-wide festival, go to www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au or pick up a brochure from Coles, Visitor Information Centres or local community houses.

0411 421 801 or 5678 1183

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TILT TRAY TRANSPORT Call Frank on

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FENCING All types of fencing 31 years experience

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We also purchase all old gold jewellery at current daily price

BASS CONCRETING All types of concreting done No job too big or too small Call Wayne 0433 802 212

PROJECT OCHOBO The Bass Valley News

~ Project Ochobo ~ South Gippsland Scenic Car Tour

Sunday 21 October at Loch Starts 10am $20 per car

To register fill in the details on the right To be submitted by Wednesday 10 October

Payment Options: Cash to Project Ochobo member with tickets being issued immediately.

Cheque payable to: Project Ochobo, Hazel Rossi c/o Loch Post Office, Vic. 3945

Tickets and receipts will be posted.

Driver’s Name: ..........................................................

Car Rego: .................................................................

Approx. No. Passengers: ............................................

Address: ...................................................................

Phone number: .........................................................

Email: ....................................................................... Ken Loughnan President Di Stewart Secretary

~ Project Ochobo ~ SOUTH GIPPSLAND SCENIC CAR TOUR

THE CAUSE: The Catholic Parishes of Korumburra/Loch and Leongatha are working together to solve a shortage of fresh water in the village of Ochobo in Nigeria - the home of Fr Joseph Abutu who is one of our assistant priests. A Project Ochobo team has been formed to enable the people of South Gippsland to assist in improving the quality of life of the villagers in Ochobo. The dry season remains very challenging as these people need to walk several kilometres to collect water from wells which tend to dry up and become more polluted towards the end of the long dry

season. Some of the villagers’ bodies build up a degree of immunity but diseases remain a very real problem. Typhoid, cholera and dysentery are common and the sick and elderly are unable to walk as far to the wells. The Project Ochobo team is committed to providing a sustainable, clean water supply to the village of Ochobo. As one of our fundraising initiatives, we are running an old fashioned car rally on Sunday 21 October. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Firstly, you can go and visit our website at www.projectochobo.org.au and view the photos of the village of Ochobo. Then, why not come along and enjoy the fun on the inaugural South Gippsland Scenic Car Tour? For further information contact Ken Loughnan on 0408 813 388 or Di Stewart on 5657 7336.

OCTOBER

NEWS AROUND THE TOWNS

Bass Coast Community Health Service (BCCHS) staff were the excited recipients of a new Transit bus which was generously donated by San Remo District Financial Services. The bus will help BCCHS achieve its ongoing mission to provide access to the Bass Coast community with quality, responsive community health and primary care services. The bus will assist BCCHS’s popular Planned Activity Group (PAG) to deliver important regular outings that encourage social inclusion and meaningful activities for older people with a disability.

San Remo District Financial Services Ltd (SRDFS) is the community owned company that operates the three Bendigo Bank Community Bank franchises: San Remo, Cowes, and Grantville & District. The company is

managed by a Board of Directors with Terry Ashenden as the Chairman. The Board members are all volunteers.

SRDFS returns 80% of its profits to the community as grants and 20% to shareholders as dividends.

Up until June 2012 more than $600,000 has been given back to the local community by SRDFS with a further $128,000 to Shareholders. $130,000 has already been put into the Community Foundation for next year’s Grants Program.

SRDFS was delighted to be able to provide over $50,000 to purchase the new bus for BCCHS, built to specific requirements for use by BCCHS to support the local community. The bus carries the BCCHS and Community Bank signage and demonstrates the important relationship that Community Health and the Community Bank shareholders have developed. It is a proud symbol of the power of people supporting our valued local services.

Pictured from L to R: Terry Ashenden (Chairman of

San Remo Financial Services Board of Directors), Michael Scott (Manager Bendigo Bank San Remo Branch), John Shaw (President of the Bass Coast Community Health Service Board of Directors), Miranda Sage (Member of the San Remo Financial Services Board of Directors) and Kirsty Evans (CEO of Bass Coast Community Health Service).

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Customer Satisfaction Survey We value customer feedback and are planning to conduct our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey between 3 and 16 October 2012. Customers will be randomly selected and contacted by phone by an independent research company, Fieldworks. If you wish to lodge a ‘Do Not Call’ request, please contact our Customer Service team on 1300 720 711. Exchange Program extended See page 7 to get your FREE water-saving products. Just cut out or photocopy the coupon and bring it to our Newhaven office for your FREE water-saving products!

Scholarship Program Westernport Water is offering a Tertiary Scholarship for one local student who will soon finish VCE and plans to study an Engineering discipline at university. The program includes $1,000 per semester towards study materials and 12 weeks of paid vacation employment each year. Upon the successful completion of studies, applicants are offered a full year of employment with Westernport Water. Please contact Meryl Todd, General Manager Employee & Customer Relations on 5956 4114 or alternatively email mtodd@westernportwater.com.au National Water Week 21-27 October is National Water Week and we have planned a range of activities to celebrate, including a public open day on 18 October. To become involved please visit our website to view the full program at www.westernportwater.com.au

New Transporter Bus for BCCHS

CORONET BAY ADULT SOCIAL CLUB

Tuesdays 7:30pm - 11pm Coronet Bay Public Hall

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Woman: Is there a problem, Officer? Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding. Woman: Oh, I see. Officer: Can I see your license please? Woman: I don't have one. Lost it 4 times. Officer: I see. Can I please see your rego papers? Woman: I can't do that. Officer: Why not? Woman: I stole this car and killed the owner. His body parts are in the trunk. The officer looks at the woman, slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes, four police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun. Officer 2: Ma'am, could you step out of the vehicle! Woman: Is there a problem sir? Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and that you murdered the owner. Woman: Murdered the owner? Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk. The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing in there. Officer 2: Is this your car, ma'am? Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers. The first officer is stunned. Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license. The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out her purse and hands it to the officer. The officer snaps open the purse and examines the license. He looks quite puzzled. Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car and that you murdered the owner. Woman: Betcha the lying bugger told you I was speeding too.

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Constantinople. 2. Which animal, beside the dog, is used to locate the delicacy

truffles? 3. What is the pascal used to measure? 4. Name the strait that separates the North and South Islands

of New Zealand. 5. How many VFL/AFL wooden spoons (finishing last) has

Collingwood collected? 6. For thoroughbred horse racing fans what does the term ‘two

cups and a plate’ refer to? 7. What is a shiitake? 8. If you were travelling along the Amalfi Coast, in which

country would you be? 9. With which sport would you associate a ‘Sherrin’? 10. Who is the current leader of the Australian Greens Party? 11. Which two AFL players came equal second in the 2012

Brownlow count? 12. What is the common name for solid carbon dioxide? 13. Which American artist painted ‘Blue Poles’ which is

housed in the National Gallery in Canberra? 14. Who was the drummer in the Beatles? 15. Cannelloni, ravioli and tortellini are all types of what? 16. Which best selling British author of children's books has

released her first novel for adults? 17. Where would you find the Bungle Bungle Ranges? 18. Which lieutenant-governor of Victoria had an

Australian university named after him? 19. A Chinese gooseberry is also known as a what? 20. What is the capital of Cuba?

Calling all local heroes! Every community has someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty. They are in community groups, organising great events, defenders of the environment, sporty and creative. This is your opportunity to acknowledge and reward someone in your community for all the great work they do.

Nominate now for the Bass Coast Australia Day Awards in one of the following categories:

• Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year • Sports Person of the Year • Arts and Cultural Ambassador of the Year • Environmental Ambassador of the Year • Community Event of the Year

Family Achievement Award Nomination forms are available on our website or by contacting Linda Ryan on 1300 BCOAST (226 278). Nominations close 29 October 2012.

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Save our Koalas Friday 28 September was ‘Save the Koala Day’ as promoted

by the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF). Whilst exact koala numbers in the Australian wild vary according to which source you take them from, credible koala surveys conducted by the AKF put wild koala numbers at below 80,000. This is a far cry from the millions of koalas that inhabited Australia during the last century.

Koala numbers were greatly diminished when they were hunted and shot for their fur - which was largely traded. Public outcry led to the government making koalas a protected native species and they can no longer be hunted. However, their numbers are still under threat. Koala distribution and survival is

dependent on suitable habitats, which have been widely wiped out in many areas, leaving the koala population very fragmented. Koalas are now only found along the east coast of Australia with strong habitat corridors, hence they are abundant in Victoria. Substantial habitat loss and population loss has occurred along the coast of New South Wales and Queensland and even less numbers remain in South Australia. Factors inhibiting the koala population

not only include habitat loss by land clearing but diseases such as Chlamydia (causing sterility), inbreeding in small or isolated areas of built up populations, attack by feral animals and being hit and killed by cars on busy roads near koala habitat areas. New South Wales and Queensland have listed the koala as ‘vulnerable’ in recognition of the need to ensure we protect and maintain suitable koala habitats and thus secure koala numbers in the wild. Find out more at www.savethekoala.com

Dreamnight at the Zoo 2012 In November we will host our 7th annual Dreamnight. This is

a free night for special needs children and their families from right across the Gippsland region. The night is staffed and run totally by volunteers and paid for with donations. Maru does not profit from the evening as the management sees this night as a way to give back to the local community. Entry to Dreamnight is strictly by invitation only but if you have or know special needs children that you would like to be invited, contact your health provider or support group as they should have an invitation for you on our behalf. But if not then feel free to contact us direct on 5678 8548.

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~ Miranda Sage ~ Candidate for Anderson Ward

I am standing for the Anderson Ward in the Bass Coast Council Elections. From 2000 to 2003 I had the privilege of serving this community as Councillor, including one year as Mayor. I learnt so much during that time and now I wish to build on that knowledge and experience. I undertake to represent the best interests of the

community and have the time to do this. I believe that community involvement is vital to enable Councillors to make good decisions.

I am standing as an unaligned candidate, able to make independent decisions, and with no conflict of interest.

My promise is to bring to Council a reasonable and balanced view that reflects the ideas and aspirations of our community. I believe that there are exciting opportunities for the community, Councillors, and Council staff to work together to produce great outcomes.

I would like to see the Shire actively working to attract new industries and employment opportunities in this post-desal time. We have wonderful resources with natural gas, water, land, and most importantly, people who are ready and able to work.

Bass Coast is the fastest growing regional Shire in Victoria. Council needs to be responsive to the needs of our towns as they develop. Adequate public transport, road networks and access to education and community facilities for residents of Kilcunda, Dalyston, South Dudley, North Wonthaggi, San Remo and Newhaven are very important in Anderson Ward and across the Shire of Bass Coast.

Tourism, economic development and the environment are all closely interconnected and need to be managed sustainably and sensitively. A close look at the State Government’s proposed changes to the Rural Zones is required before implementation to maximise the benefits to our rural community. Proposed changes to residential zones can be implemented to protect the neighbourhood character of our towns.

The new section of the Phillip Island Road at Anderson will create major traffic issues in San Remo, Newhaven and beyond. The intersection to and from Wonthaggi is inadequate and possibly unsafe. Council needs to effectively lobby VicRoads and the State Government to address these problems. Miranda Sage values your vote and will represent you with

integrity and empathy.

Vote 1 Miranda Sage Candidate for Bass Coast Shire Council

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