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About the Find Geelong

By Warren Strybosch

The Find Geelong is a community paper that aims to support all things Geelong.

We want to provide a place where all NotFor-Profits (NFP), schools, sporting groups and other like organisations can share their news in one place. For instance, submitting up-and-coming events in the Find Geelong for Free.

We do not proclaim to be another newspaper and we will not be aiming to compete with other news outlets. You can obtain your news from other sources. We feel you get enough of this already. We will keep our news topics to a minimum and only provide what we feel is most relevant topics to you each month.

We invite local council and the current council members to participate by submitting information each month so as to keep us informed of any changes that may be of relevance to us, their local constituents.

We will also try and showcase different organisations throughout the year so you, the reader, can learn more about what is on offer in your local area.

To help support the paper, we invite local businesses owners to sponsor the paper and in return we will provide exclusive advertising and opportunities to submit articles about their businesses. As a community we encourage you to support these businesses/columnists.

Without their support, we would not be able to provide this community paper to you.

Lastly, we want to ask you, the local community, to support the fundraising initiatives that we will be developing

and rolling out over the coming years.

Our aim is to help as many NFP and other like organisations to raise much needed funds to help them to keep operating.

Our fundraising initiatives will never simply ask for money from you.

We will also aim to provide something of worth to you before you part with your hard-earned money. The first initiative is the Find Cards and Find Coupons – similar to the Entertainment Book but cheaper and more localised.

Any NFP and similar organisations e.g., schools, sporting clubs, can participate.

Follow us on facebook (https://www. facebook.com/findgeelong) so you keep up to date with what we are doing.

We value your support, The Find Geelong Team.

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The City of Geelong is one of Victoria’s largest regional capital cities. Geelong had a population of approximately 230,000 as at the 2019 Report which includes 16,000 businesses.

Geelong’s location is in strong growth corridor, making it an ideal location for businesses to explore options outside of the capital city.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Find Geelong acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where Geelong now stands, the Wadawuarrung people of the Kulin nation, and pays repect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within our community.

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Back to School

By Warren Strybosch

We, at the Find Geelong, would like to wish all the 2022 children, who are attending school this year, all the best in their endeavours and we hope you have a wonderful year learning and building relationships with your peers.

Our thoughts especially to those school children who must wear masks and take regular RAT’s. To those parents who must administer the RAT’s and help their children remember their masks, on top of everything else you will have to do

this year…we feel for you.

Jobless rate may drop below 4 pct soon

“It could happen very, very quickly because of the amount of effort we are putting into training Australians,” Mr Robert told ABC radio on Wednesday.

“This is the second highest taxing government, next to the Howard government, which we have seen since the Second World War.”

“This is something we very committed to because it just changes lives. We are seeing a generation of skills coming through that we haven’t seen for a long, long time.”

Dr Lowe will address the National Press Club in Sydney later on Wednesday where he will get the opportunity to explain his thinking on the outlook for interest rates.

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has a similar view for the jobless rate, falling below four per cent this year and being around 3.75 per cent by the end of 2023.

The governor stuck to the line of being “patient” before lifting the cash rate from a record low 0.1 per cent in his statement following Tuesday’s first board meeting of the year.

Deputy Opposition Leader Richard Marles said low unemployment is obviously “a good thing”.

Financial markets, which are pricing in the risk of a rate hike by mid-year, had been expecting something more definite in its guidance following the recent drop in the unemployment rate and a surge in inflation pressures.

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

(Australian Associated Press)

Scott Morrison wants to see the unemployment rate below four per cent in the second half of this year, but Employment Minister Stuart Robert says it could come sooner.

As of December the jobless rate already stood at 13-year low of 4.2 per cent.

The prime minister, just months out from a federal election, told the National Press Club on Tuesday an unemployment rate with a “three” in front was achievable – a level not seen in over 50 years.

“But there is still considerable underemployment in Australia today, a lot of people who are working but want to have more work,” he told Sky News.

He also scoffed at the idea that the Morrison government could win the election based on its economic management “This is a government which has racked up more than a trillion dollars of debt and there is very little to show for it,” he said.

If anyone has any encouraging stories about their children’s school experience this year, please send them through to editor@findgeelong.com.au.

The RBA did announce the end of its multi-billion dollar bond buying program as economists had expected, which had aimed to keep market interest rates and borrowing costs low.

“Ceasing purchases under the bond purchase program does not imply a near-term increase in interest rates,” Dr Lowe said.

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Find Geelong Column

by Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan There’s nothing quite like summer in Greater Geelong.

Whether you’re soaking up the sun at our beautiful Bellarine beaches, taking in the beauty of the Barwon River at dusk or enjoying the wonderful hospitality venues on the Waterfront – our region shines over summer.

Our community has had it tough due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, so it’s been wonderful to see locals and visitors being able to enjoy the weather and for the accommodation sectors in coastal towns to be at capacity.

Council is proud to sponsor events where locals and visitors can bring together some friends and family for the festive vibes of summer.

COVID-19 has forced us to change so many things, but we’ll keep putting our support behind local event organisers to keep doing what they do best.

Festival of Sails We are buoyed by the recent success of the Festival of Sails, which is an important part of our community calendar and a major drawcard for visitors.

Our partnership with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club delivered a cracker fireworks celebration over Corio Bay to mark the start of the regatta.

More than 200 boats took part in the iconic Passage Race from Melbourne to Geelong.

Central Geelong was alive during the festive period, with the feet of sailors hitting the pavements and venues hosting 40 live music gigs.

Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan

The Festival of Sails is older than Wimbledon, the Ashes, the Melbourne Cup and the modern Olympics.

We congratulate everyone involved on the success of this year’s event, particularly considering the last two events had to be cancelled. We can’t wait to help celebrate the festival’s milestone 180th birthday next year.

T20 cricket Our calendar of major events in 2022 is full of highlights, but it’s a huge coup for Geelong to be chosen as the only regional city to host T20 Men’s World Cup matches.

From October to November this year, we’ll host six games that will bring thousands of visitors to our region for a celebration of cricket, culture and community.

We’ll keep advocating for the projects and events that will help our local industries to realise their potential.

See you out and about.

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Free RAT for DVA and Concession Card holders but should it be free for others as well?

By Warren Strybosch

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Only DVA Gold and White Card holders, Health Care Card holders, and other concession card holders can obtain Free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits.

Chemists must prepay for the RAT kits and then on sell them to their customers. For DVA and Concession Card Holders, you can walk into a pharmacy, show your concession card, and receive up to five RATs for free which are being subsidised

by Medicare. Thankfully, this option is available to concession card holders given many would struggle to come up with the required $75 needed to obtain the five tests.

Whilst concession card holders are now able to obtain the RATs, many casual workers feel they should also be receiving free RAT kits. Casual workers have suggested that every person should receive at least two free kits under the Medicare system. Regardless, of who is getting them for free or not, there is still a shortage of RAT kits for Victorians.

Interestingly, the Victorian Government has decided to give free RAT kits to every child attending school this year, however, it is not compulsory to take the RAT even if symptoms are presenting. It is hard to believe that every parent is going to administer these tests to their children even when there are no symptoms showing.

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Whilst some workers are struggling to get their hands on a RAT kit, there is likely to be many school families stockpiling their RAT kits for a future event e.g., when they or someone in their family needs to take one so they can get back to work.

With shortages or RATs still occurring it is also likely that some school parents will see this as an opportunity to make a few quick dollars by on selling their kits to those in need.

Hopefully, we will see a decline in the use of RATs as the year progresses but that does seem a long way away as we see continue to see increased hospitalisations and more and more people getting sick from Covid.

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Help the local community know you exist and what sets you a part compared to other aged care facilities, Financial Planners and other providers in the local area.

We have developed Find Aged Care Accommodation (www.findagedcareaccommodation.com.au) so you can promote your facilities and services to the general public. You can also place any job vacancies on our website that is available in your facilities.

For more information, please contact us at 1300 88 38 30 or email info@findaccommodation.com.au.

ATO draft effective life for e-bikes and e-scooters

By Warren Strybosch

The ATO has issued a draft effective life proposal for e-bicycles and e-scooters. It suggests a five year effective life for bikes and two years for the scooters.

Comments are due by 25 February 2022.

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More face-to-face Aged Care Specialist Officer services being offered Additional aged care support will now be available at an estimated 80 locations across Australia. The face-to-face service will be provided at Services Australia Service Centres and will assist older Australians with: •

information on the different types of aged care services available

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help to organise an aged care assessment

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help with the appointment of a representative for My Aged Care

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providing financial information about the various aged care services on offer

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finding contacts to local support services

Appointments can be booked with a specialist by calling the Aged Care line – 1800 227 475.

More face-to-face Aged Care Specialist Officer services being offered For Financial Planning advice related to Aged Care; the costs involved in moving into aged care facility, how this will have an impact on your age pension, and what the implications will be when considering leaving something to your children, speak to a specialist aged care financial planner.

If there is not a financial planner in your area than continue to revisit this website as more financial planners will be listing soon.

You can search for a specialist financial planner at https://findagedcareaccommodation.com.au/find-advisers/

Novavax to roll out from late February Alex Mitchell (Australian Associated Press)

Novavax vaccines will be rolled out from February 21, becoming the fourth type of COVID-19 jab available in Australia.

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation had given the new COVID-19 vaccine the green light.

Novavax, which will be available for those aged 18 and older, will be a twodose course with a minimum three-week gap between first and second doses.

Mr Hunt said Australia would now receive its first shipment of the vaccine and the Therapeutic Goods Administration would go through a detailed batch testing process. Presuming the regulator deems it safe, it will then be rolled out.

He said the protein-based vaccine expanded Australia’s COVID coverage, with 51 million doses having been purchased.

“For some who may have had contraindications or reactions with regards to other vaccines, this will provide an additional opportunity for them, as well as those who for whatever reason have not taken up the program so far,” he said.

“But I do want to encourage everyone, unless there’s a contraindication, please continue to come forward and take the existing vaccines.”

ATAGI says the vaccine can be taken by those who have had COVID-19, while severely immunocompromised people should take three doses. It can also be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women.

It also has noted Novavax to be “highly effective” in preventing symptomatic COVID in adults.

While welcoming the news, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

warned practices needed extra support.

“We are under enormous pressure … GPs and their teams will carry on and get as many doses into arms as possible, but we need more help and that needs to happen right now,” president Karen Price said.

“GPs are still reporting doses not arriving on time or insufficient stock being delivered. Practices are also struggling to absorb the cost of taking part in the rollout.”

Dr Price, who noted practices were given an additional $10 per booster shot since late last year, called for greater assistance now given “the scale of the task has only grown”.

She said additional funding could see more after-hours and weekend vaccinations.

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Local Businesses Partnering to Provide Mental Health Support in the Workplace

By Lou Lugsdin

Workplace health and safety legislation requires employers to ensure that workplaces are both physically and mentally healthy for all employees.

Is yours?

We all know that at present, there is an unprecedented demand on our Mental Health system and that the State Government is working towards funding mental health pop up clinics. There is no time frame for this, but we do know that people need mental health support NOW! What if you, as a business owner or manager, can provide this essential mental health support NOW for your team?

At some point in our lives, we can all benefit from speaking with someone who is trained to help us through the rough patches – a Counsellor. They can offer strategies and techniques that can help us to take things one day at a time, and not bite off more than we can chew.

To support your employees, there is usually a nominated EAP provider that staff can call directly to make an appointment. There is a designated number of appointments, which will be paid for by the business. Most importantly this service is anonymous. The EAP provider bills the business directly but never states the name of the person who has used the service.

going through life challenges, then it will affect you and your work. With the EAP supporting the family member, the business is supporting and helping the employee too – a win/win for all parties. Supporting the mental health and well-being of employees, in turn helps increase employee engagement, attendance and productivity.

Two local businesses have partnered to provide EAP Counselling Services to small-medium sized businesses in the Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Ballarat regions.

The Proven Group, with offices in Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne provides HR Solutions, HR support, mental health support, recruitment, resumes and training. The Proven Group is all about great people getting better results! https://theprovengroup.com.au/humanresources/hr-support/mental-healthsupport/ MyY helps business owners to create mentally healthy workplaces through the provision of Counselling, Coaching and Consulting Services. MyY’s signature service is it’s EAP Counselling Program. MyY is based in Ocean Grove and Drysdale and provides face to face, onsite and remote services. https://www. my-y.com.au/ The Proven Group and MyY are proud to be partners providing such a vital service to our clients. To find out more about this partnership and EAP Counselling Services, contact Carmel Brown info@ theprovengroup.com.au from The Proven Group or Lou Lugsdin info@my-y.com. au or https://www.my-y.com.au/contact from MyY.

Did you know that many businesses offer financial assistance to their employees to access such a service? It’s called an Employee Assistance Program or EAP. Everyone experiences those times in their lives when things feel like they are getting beyond them and the Covid pandemic has exacerbated this. The stress and pressures build up and we feel overwhelmed. This can be for a number of

reasons – significant changes to our lives like divorce, death of a loved one (including our furry friends), family problems, new job, redundancy, finances, bullying, pandemic – these can affect us all, in one way or another.

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Business has rising concerns over climate Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent (Australian Associated Press)

Two new surveys have highlighted the concerns of business in dealing with climate change, which risks putting trillions of dollars at stake unless rapid action is undertaken.

A report by Deloitte has found 74 per cent of Australian executives see the world at a tipping point for responding to climate change, up from 52 per cent only eight months ago.

Two thirds of executives expect climate change to have a high or very high impact on their organisation’s strategy and operations over the coming three years, highlighting the urgency to act.

Still, despite the increasing levels of concern, the report – 2022 Deloitte CxO sustainability report – finds the vast majority of business leaders in Australia remain optimistic there’s still time to act.

It found 89 per cent agree that with immediate action, the worst impacts of climate change can be limited.

This compares with 80 per cent eight months ago.

“No action is insignificant but certain activities and decisions ‘move the needle’ more than others and those bolder actions from business leaders are needed now while there is still time to limit the damage,” Deloitte Global CEO Punit Renjen said.

Previous Deloitte modelling for the Business Council of Australia shows inaction on climate change could cost the economy $3.4 trillion by 2070.

But rapid, focused action could grow the economy by $890 billion, adding around 200,000 jobs in that same period.

Meanwhile, new research by Mastercard found 76 per cent of Australian organisations say sustainability is critical for success in their industry.

Mastercard division president Australasia Richard Wormald said the research reinforces that implementing sustainable business practices must be a key agenda item for 2022 and beyond, alongside the need for leaders to take collective action against climate change.

At the same time, 81 per cent of Australian consumers claim they are already actively seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.

“Tackling the global climate crisis isn’t possible without everyone’s involvement, no matter how big or small their footprint is, and Australians are looking to organisations to step up and do their part in protecting the planet,” he said.

Almost half said they would actively avoid shopping at a business that did not source its products sustainably. One in 10 went as far as saying they would only purchase from sustainable businesses by 2024.

“Taking collective action provides an opportunity to reduce overheads and time-consuming administration for SMEs while contributing to a greater output and result for the environment.”

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High Income Earners – Beware of One-off Income Earning Events ACCOUNTANT

By Warren Strybosch

sector funds are not included as low tax contributions as these amounts don’t count towards a client’s concessional cap.

If you are a high-income earner, especially someone who is now earning close to $250,000 this financial year, you need to understand how Division 293 applies so you do not get a surprise at tax time.

Payment process After a client submits their tax return and the super funds have reported all contributions for the year, the ATO will determine if a Division 293 tax liability has arisen. The client has a choice of:

Division 293 tax is the additional 15% tax on concessional contributions for high income earners. The tax applies when a client’s combined income and nonexcessive concessional contributions for the year are greater than $250,000.

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One-off events can result in clients having to pay Division 293 tax when normally their annual income is well below the $250,000 threshold.

paying the tax liability personally, or having the tax deducted from their super fund (via a release authority provided by the ATO).

To make this choice, the client can complete an election form on myGov. If this election is not made within the 60day timeframe provided, the ATO will issue a release authority directly to the super fund for payment.

Division 293 income definition

Important note:

The definition of ‘income’ used for Division 293 provisions is the total of:

It is not the responsibility of the employer or the receiving super fund to deduct this additional 15% tax on concessional contributions. The onus to meet this liability is on the client.

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taxable income (excluding any FHSSS* released amount and any assessable super lump sum benefits where the low-rate cap applies for those under 60) amounts subject to family trust distribution tax reportable fringe benefits total net investment losses low tax contributions * First Home Super Saver Scheme

What are low tax contributions?

Low tax contributions generally refer to all concessional contributions made in a year less any excess concessional contributions (as the excess amount is already picked up as part of taxable income).

Concessional contributions made to defined benefit schemes (both taxed and untaxed funds) and amounts allocated from reserves to the extent that they count towards the client’s concessional cap, may also be included as low tax contributions although the contributions are modified for defined benefit interests, State higher level office holders and Commonwealth justices and judges.

Transfers from foreign superannuation funds that are taxed in the receiving fund and rollovers of taxable component (untaxed element) from untaxed public

Trap - beware of one-off events Income (for Division 293 purposes) can increase suddenly in a particular financial year due to a one-off event resulting in an additional 15% tax on nonexcessive concessional contributions made in that year including concessional contributions made using the carry forward of unused cap rules.

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income and therefore the requirement to pay Division 293 tax include: •

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Employment termination payments and leave entitlements that are added to taxable income as a result of redundancy (ie the amount over the tax free portion).

The sale of an asset resulting in a capital gain.

Receiving a taxable super death benefit as a non-dependent beneficiary (eg adult child).

Example: Rory is 50 years of age with a salary of $200,000 p.a. In the 2021-22 year, he plans to maximise his concessional contributions and will contribute $27,500.

His father Jon has an account-based pension valued at $300,000 (all taxable component) and Rory is the sole beneficiary under a binding nomination.

In January 2022, Jon dies, and Rory receives the death benefit resulting in taxable income for the year of $500,000 (noting that the maximum tax rate that will apply to the $300,000 death benefit is 15% plus Medicare).

As Rory’s income exceeds $250,000 for 2021-22, he will receive (possibly unexpectedly) a Division 293 tax liability notice from the ATO for $4,125 ($27,500 x 15%).

At Find Accountant, we provide SMSF tax advice. Our senior accountant is also an award-winning financial advisor. If you require SMSF advice or are considering whether or not to wind up your SMSF, then speak to Warren Strybosch at Find Accountant Pty Ltd.

Warren Strybosch You can call them on 1300 88 38 30 or email info@findaccountant.com.au www.findaccountant.com.au

WARREN STRYBOSCH Find Group

The founder of the Find Group of companies draws on his diverse background, which ranges from teaching, to serving in the army, to taxation and accounting, to coach and help clients live their best financial lives. A multi-award winner, Warrens’s innovative approach in business means he was a champion of virtual financial advise long before the pandemic. Warren established the Find Foundation, which owns and operates acroos Victoria.

TOP 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL FINANCIAL ADVISER IN AUSTRALIA The financial advisers featured in this guide are a diverse group: some specialise in responsible investment advice, some provide financial advise to specific professions, and some focus on addressing market gaps, mwith several finding themselves on the list for the very first time. But they all have one thing in common: they all wield influence that can create the blueprint for the future of financial advice in Australia. Not all of them are faniliar names but just because they are not making a lot of noise doesn’t mean they are not making waves. Meet our Power 50.

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Breaking Free From Perfectionism RESILIENCE COACH

By Sally Higoe

As a leader, you likely have a high level of self-expectation (tends to go hand-in-hand with the vocation) and this challenge can be debilitating if we allow it to be. These ‘high-levels’ tend to express themselves as what we call ‘perfectionism’...

And everyone has something about them that they don’t like or want to change.... there’s no such thing as perfect.

I invite you to think “Wabi Sabi”.

Let me explain... Wabi Sabi originates from the aesthetic of the Japanese tea ceremony.

It’s a Japanese term referring to the appreciation of the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity as the natural state of things in the world...

Allowing life and people... to simply BE. When we embrace a Wabi Sabi lifestyle we uphold values that would typically contrast with Western lifestyle (though these values are thankfully, creeping their way in more and more).

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learning to embrace the simplicity of a ‘less is more’

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slowing down your pace of life and factoring in time for breaks

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practising mindfulness eating and drinking

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appreciating time passing and the beauty of ageing

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But what does this have to do with leadership?

Let’s dive a little deeper...

The Wabi Sabi wisdom infers and believes in

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Impermanence - no matter the challenge, or win, it will pass

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Naturalness - showing up as you show authenticity and build trust

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Asymmetry/Imperfection acceptance of self and others develops realism and compassion

Transferring this into the workplace will remove the impossibly high standards that often lead to negative consequences and will increase a healthy work-life balance.

When you are focusing on perfectionism, you’re not focusing on what really needs to get done.

You lose sight of what is essential, and waste time on perfectionist ideals.

Perfectionism will delay high performance and task completion, and...

We want people to make mistakes! ...

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Mistakes lead to growth and promote learning opportunities.

Standards are important. But standards that are impossible to maintain, and a high-pressure, unrealistic environment can lead to burnout and an unhealthy workplace culture.

Here are three practical ways that you can balance high standards with realism, and get the most out of your team;

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Relinquish control! - Learn to enjoy handing over tasks.

Are you the best person for that task, perhaps your time is better spent elsewhere?

Is there someone else that can stepup and take accountability here?

Stop over-delivering - It doesn’t then mean that you’re under-delivering perform the task well but be sure the time invested, and standards upheld are proportionate with its value.

Focus on areas where you can add most value according to the time and resources you have.

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Be flexible - To enhance consistency If you’re focusing on daily perfectionism, it can lead to avoidance and procrastination

If you’re starting to feel burned out, take some time off, take a break, take a walk... your goals will still be there when you come back - and you’ll be able to tackle them much better.

These 3 approaches will promote balance, support and understanding.

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Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life – Beth Kempton • •

If you’re interested in completing a self-assessment to identify; where your thinking may be too rigid and what your perfectionist triggers are

email me on sally@team-resilience. com.au and mention this article in Find Geelong... I’ll happily forward you a worksheet for you to complete in your own time.

They will build trust and openness and pave the way for welcomed feedback.

When you embrace a Wabi Sabi mindset you will see yourself, and your team, in new light - each for who you are, what you bring and where you can BEST serve within the business, creating a happier, more efficient, productive, sustainable, and profitable environment.

If you’d like to read more about Wabi Sabi and embracing an imperfect lifestyle at work, in your home and in your relationships, this book is fabulous -

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How To Attract Talent During The Staff Shortage Crisis SALARY PACKAGING SERVICES

By Dan Nicholls

Over the last couple of years, you may have heard of a phenomenon in business circles referred to as “The Great Resignation”?

Beginning in 2021, this event predicted unhappy employees would leave their current employers en masse unless their working conditions and benefits were improved. These demands were anything from increased flexibility around working hours, choice of where they work from, better work-life balance, considerable pay rises or extra fringe benefits. While the outcome in Australia hasn’t been a mass exodus of employees, it is an indication that good staff are going to be harder to find. And once you find them, how do you keep them?

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A 2021 global survey by Microsoft found that 41 per cent of the entire global workforce were considering resigning in 2022, with many people planning to move because they can now work from their chosen location.

The Reserve Bank expects the unemployment rate to be a little below 5 per cent at the end of 2021 and continuing to fall to around 4 per cent by the end of 2023.

It has been well reported that there are significant labour shortages in some industries (health, farming, manufacturing, etc.) and businesses Australia-wide will soon notice the lack of qualified talent.

A NAB Business Report released in 2021: Labour Shortages Through The Eyes of Australian Business: How Prevalent Is it, Expectations & How Might It Be Resolved reported that ‘labour shortages are considered “moderately” problematic for Australian businesses over the last 3 months, but the situation is expected to worsen over the next 12 months.’

So how can you find a way to attract and retain staff in the highly competitive recruitment marketplace of 2022? By offering an attractive package. A salary package.

Cost-free Carrots You’ll need some seriously tasty carrots to dangle if you want to attract and retain good people. As an employer, you already know that you need to offer more than just employment if you want to attract the best staff for the job. Given the predicted shortages, all industries are becoming increasingly competitive to sign the right talent. Unfortunately, recruitment carrots don’t always come cheap, with employers often forking out extra incentives that ultimately hit the bottom line.

Salary packaging helps you with the three R’s - Recruit, Reward and Retain, without putting a big dent in the budget.

Some staff have even come to expect these savvy tax savings as part of their standard employee agreement. If you’re an employer in healthcare, education or the not-for-profit industries, your staff could enjoy the rewards and benefits of saving on a range of expenses such as: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rental Payments Mortgage Repayments Childcare Payments Energy and Utility Bills Loans Aged care Property Rates Insurance Self-education Memberships Holiday Accommodation Meals & Entertainment

Supercharge Their Super We’re always being told to boost our super by our fund of choice, but few of us find the time or extra cash to do it. As an employer, you can help your staff give their super a cost-effective boost by accessing their pre-tax salary. Put simply, employees can nominate extra payments into their chosen super fund as concessional contributions.

This way they can top up their super over and above the super guarantee, and reduce the tax on their take-home pay. Plus, if they pay more of their salary into their super, it will lower their taxable income for the financial year.

Drive Their Ambition If you are an employer with even just one employee, attract them with a shiny new car. By offering novated leasing as part of your onboarding incentives, you’ll be seen as a more generous prospective employer. Your employee will save GST on the vehicle purchase as well as running costs amounting to thousands of savings annually. There’s also no extra work in it for your payroll department when you outsource to a reliable salary packaging provider.

Your new employee will enjoy choosing the vehicle they have always wanted (and what they need it for), and you may be able to claim the cost of the lease as a business expense. Set up correctly by your salary packaging provider, you won’t have any FBT issues either. It’s genius, and perfectly legal.

Attract staff with The Salary Packaging People If you want to be an employer of choice, we can help you attract and retain the staff you need with a range of salary packaging and novated leasing solutions for employers and employees.

Contact us or call 03 5229 4200 and talk to someone today.

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Build your Sales and Profits for Today and the Future BUSINESS COACH

By Deb Fribbins

We live in a WIIFM society (What’s In It For Me). The consumers today that we are trying to attract, and service, are time poor, knowledgeable and demanding of us.

They invariably spend time checking out the internet first to get the information they need to make the right decision to meet their needs. They are far more informed than previously.

We want to attract them to our business over any other. You know you have the best value for money in your offer, yet still you are unable to increase your share of market. Customers do not come to your store or your web site. Is your SEO strong enough? Do you have the information they are looking for? Is your website and social media page appealing enough?

Is it updated regularly?

How do you know if the infrastructure is right for your business?

Firstly, you need to be R.A.D. RESEARCH your market thoroughly. What are your customers actually looking for?

Are your products or services on track with current trends? Is it priced competitively in the marketplace? Are sure you have the best value for money? This does not mean the cheapest in the market. Is your offer different to your competition? What add on products or service are being sought in the market that you can offer your clients?

Price is not the only factor. Too often sellers rely on price, for sales, when the consumer is actually looking for faster service or accessories or bonus offers or speed to market or perhaps set up support.

Apple make computers and phones like so many others, yet they are still the top in sales and price. According to Forbes 500 list:-

Apple has ranked fourth in the annual Fortune 500 list of the largest companies in the United States by revenue, with $260.1 billion revenue in the 2019 fiscal year, trailing Walmart, Amazon, and ExxonMobil.

to the public how good they are and building their business even stronger.

There is no point in trying to do exactly what they are doing, regardless of how successful they are.

You do not need to be the lowest price to be the best. You have to have the best offer that your consumer is looking for.

What can you learn from them and do it with your own individual flair! What added value can you offer your customers. How can you support their ongoing needs?

ANALYSE fully all the information on hand. How reliable is the intel you collected? What is the source? How old is the information? Is it forward thinking? How does it apply to you and your clients? What are your competitors doing? How is the market changing?

What is the longevity of the offer? How will you update for the future to remain relevant? Every business is only as good as its clients/ customers needs.

Use your entrepreneurial skills to attract your clients with the right product with the right offer and the right presentation. Be prepared to update and change when others start to copy you.

Analysis of the research explored will highlight the areas that may need tweaking to ensure that the clients you are attracting are being serviced as they need. In today’s market, consumers are very unforgiving. If the products are not as expected there will; be no second chance.

The internet has afforded us so many opportunities for research and analysis today. If you have a product you want to introduce to the marketplace, check on competitors sites to ascertain their relevance. Networking in the marketplace both face to face and through Social Media will support your findings.

Simon Sinek is quoted as saying

And now DO IT YOUR WAY Once you have finalised all the research and analysed that research, it is time to take action. Do not be a “Me too.”

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. By copying someone else you are ratifying

Deb Fribbins Developing Excellence in Business 400 524 451 deb@debconsulting.com.au

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How to Exercise Your Mind for Mental and Emotional Fitness LIFE COACH & COUNSELLING

By Lou Lugsdin

As a Life Coach and Counsellor, it goes without saying that I am very passionate about mental and emotional health.

To me, mental health and well-being comes first and should be our number ONE priority! It not only impacts our mindset, decisions, behaviour, emotions, and mood, but it also influences other areas of our life including our relationships, career, health, finances, family, friendships, hobbies, and the list goes on and on.

In my last article I mentioned the fact that people know that they need to exercise and take action to be physically fit. Some people join the gym, attend fitness classes, do online classes, jog, swim, walk and so on to work on their physical fitness. Mental and emotional health and fitness is no different. We must work on it by exercising our minds and participating in wellbeing and self-care activities to be mentally and emotionally fit. It takes the same dedication and effort to achieve positive results.

So, how do we exercise our minds and increase our mental fitness?

It’s not a one size fits all scenario. There’s a large array of strategies and techniques that are beneficial and it’s about choosing what you like and what fits bests into your daily life and routine. I would recommend talking to someone who is qualified and knowledgeable in this area to develop a MINDFITNESS plan with you and help you to personalize it.

Below is a list of proactive ways to boost your mental and emotional fitness.

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I am on a mission to EDUCATE, encourage and support people to integrate MINDFITNESS exercises and strategies into their lives! The benefits of taking a proactive, rather than reactive approach to our own mental health and wellbeing are profound. The more self-care and mind fitness activities we do, the healthier our mind, our mindset, and our thinking will be. I openly say to people, imagine if everyone had someone to talk to, to vent to, to discuss challenges with, gain new perspectives and develop strategies to handle adversity? Imagine if people weren’t afraid to ask for help or visit a mental health professional? Imagine if taking a proactive approach to mental health and wellbeing was what we all did? Just imagine the positive ripple effect within our community!

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Talk to a Counsellor, Psychologist, Social Worker, Mental Health Practitioner Work with a Life Coach, Career Coach, Mindset Coach, Mentor, Personal Development Consultant Read personal development and self-help books Listen to personal development and self-help podcasts Go outside, get out into nature, and get fresh air Walk on your lawn with bare feet Exercise your muscles and body Utilise your workplace EAP program and book yourself some EAP Counselling sessions Write down 3-5 things you are grateful for every day – a gratitude journal is fantastic Journaling – daily if possible Ring a friend or family member Check in on a friend or neighbour Laugh – listen to something entertaining, amusing and funny (eg Kitty Flanagan) Get out into the garden Start a new hobby or re-introduce a hobby that you really enjoy Join a community group – do something you’re passionate about Learn a new skill Meditation / Mindfulness / Relaxation / Yoga Self-Care, eg rest, rejuvenate, revitalize, massage, facial, pedicure, sleep, read, breathe, meditate, sing, etc Get creative – paint, draw, create, build, etc

Imagine if we all introduced at least ONE proactive strategy into our lives that promoted a healthy mind?

Imagine if we adopted a proactive, not reactive, approach to our mental health and well-being?

Imagine the small, subtle, yet profound changes we’d begin to observe?

Imagine if we asked for help rather than feeling scared or embarrassed too?

Imagine if asking for help was considered courageous instead of shameful or failure?

Imagine if more people said YES to selfcare and allowed themselves some time-out?

Imagine if we weren’t afraid to talk openly about mental health?

I am on a mission to encourage people to make their mental and emotional health a priority and to support and educate them to take a proactive, not reactive, approach to their own mental health. Through education, conversation, knowledge, and guidance we develop the skills required to learn how to look after ourselves and exercise our minds.

Lou Lugsdin Life Coach and Counsellor

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PAINTING & DECORATING

By Steve Dahllof

The population of Geelong is growing.

This means more houses, more shops, more industry, sports centres and so on. The ‘Urban Heat Island Report: City of Greater Geelong and Wyndham City Council’ shows the majority of this increase will occur in growth areas such as Armstrong Creek, resulting in bushland and vegetation being replaced by the dry, hard surfaces and structures of roads, footpaths and buildings.

On sunny days, these surfaces accumulate and store solar heat energy.

At night, the height and form of highdensity development can trap heat. When it rains, the water drains away rapidly, leaving little moisture in the ground layer and consequently reducing evaporative cooling. These factors, as well as other sources of heat such as air conditioners and vehicle engines, often lead to urban areas being between 1°C to 6°C warmer than the surrounding rural areas. This is referred to as the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI).

Mediterranean cultures have experienced this solar impact for centuries and developed a simple technique to make their urban environments cooler.

When you think of countries like Greece or Spain, whitewashed houses come to mind, and this is their secret for reducing solar temperatures – white paint.

New roof paints to reduce solar heat The first point of a building that receives solar rays is the roof. Heat is drawn down through the roof and walls into a building. If the roof can be kept as cool as possible, the building will take longer to heat up, exactly what you want in dry, hot summer months. White reflects heat, so paint your roof white.

However, the best white cool-roof paints available today consist of titanium dioxide pigments in an acrylic or other polymer base and reflect about 85 per cent of solar radiation falling on them, and they don’t work very efficiently under harsh, bright sunshine.

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Exciting New Paint That Reduces Urban Heat

A new white paint developed by engineers at Purdue University in the US may help. Researchers have replaced the titanium oxide with inexpensive and easily available ingredients such as barium sulphate, which are natural pigments used in paints and coatings, and powered Teflon. This enables surfaces to be below the surrounding air temperature, even in direct sunlight, because it reflects so much of the sun’s light and also radiates infrared heat at a wavelength not absorbed by air. The radiation goes through the atmosphere, being directly lost to deep space. This paint is basically creating free air conditioning by reflecting the sunlight and offsetting the heat gains from inside your home.

The ultra-white paint uses a standard acrylic solvent and could be manufactured to be similar in price to current paints, as barium sulphate is cheaper than titanium dioxide.

Though it looks bright white, a bit whiter than snow, the scientists assure us that it is not a risk to people’s eyesight.

A science team at Columbia University in the US has topped that. They are developing a double-layered paint with a thickness of half a millimetre. In addition to reducing the glare, this can

offer the same energy savings from heat reflection without being limited to just the colour of white. This recently developed reflective paint can help keep buildings cool by lowering the surface temperature of exterior walls by a stunning 15.6 degrees!

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Wash cleaned ores with water, and bleaching powder if required.

Stir the paint thoroughly before each use.

Apply the first coat with a brush, spray or roller on the cleaned and washed surface. Apply a second coat after a gap of minimum 3 to 4 hours.

Ensure that the coated area does not come in contact with water for at least 2 hours.

After completion of a full coating, allow it to cure.

These new ‘cool’ paints reduce roof temperature and therefore room temperature, and in turn reduces your electricity bills for air conditioning.

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Embroidery isn’t the only Option for Garment Customization!

very detailed single colour designs, allows the garment to breath as well as being virtually indestructible.

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Embroidery

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Dye Sublimation • Quick and easy to apply • Single colour to full colour photographic quality • Useable only on high polyester content fabrics • Use only on white/ light-coloured products • High print quality depending on density of material • Very often used on hi visibility vests with black text on the rear

Dye Sublimation

Vinyl Sublimation

Vinyl Sublimation • Can be used on most types of fabric • Fabric colour does not affect print colour • Can’t be washed in warm water • Low quantity is quite expensive however high quantity is very cost efficient • Colours are vibrant no matter the fabric

Screenprinting EMBROIDERY SPECIALIST

By Kerry Kaspi

Although embroidery is the most versatile option for getting your logo on your garments, there are a wide range of alternative garment customization options available to suit your business.

Some Decoration Options: A detailed crest or logo on a knitted, woolen school jumper?

In this case vinyl and/or printing won’t be suitable because of the high stretch and the irregular surface. Embroidery provides a high-quality finish that looks terrific and professional which will outlast the garment.

High quality look Detailed logos Outlasts the garment Any fabric Different products ie hats, beanies, bags, pillows High wash fastness with polyester thread Fixed colour range Thread colour not affected by fabric colour Logo quality depends upon skill of digitizer, quality of machine, backing, thread etc.

A large decoration on a low quality, white cotton t-shirt for promotional fun run?

Promotional t-shirts are usually made for short term use so longevity is not of high importance. Therefore, a high-quality long-lasting method of decoration may be too costly. A vinyl sublimation print provides for a great way of displaying all the necessary information as well as lasting the duration of the t-shirt within budget constraints.

Large lettering on the back of a Hi Vis Garment?

Embroidery could be sow and can result in puckering on extremely thin vests whereas dye sublimation will be fast, flat and long lasting. It looks great, can print

Screenprinting • High setup costs per colour • Larger quantities are very cost efficient, not suitable for small quantities • Colours look very vibrant and bold on most materials • Long lasting • More colours the more expensive it is • Perfect for simple designs If you’re unsure of which option would suit you, follow our contact details and we will be able to advise you.

Kerry Kaspi Branded Apparel & Marketing Geelong Industrial Monogramming 0412 670 310 Kerry@gim.net.au | www.gim.net.au

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Self Managed Superannuation And Wills – How Do They Work Together?

LAWYERS

By John Van Beveren

Superannuation is increasingly becoming a major asset for Australians.

Too often, estate planning strategies do not consider how Self-managed superannuation forms part of the estate plan.

A good strategy that builds wealth in superannuation but does not consider how it will be passed can result in having a flawed estate plan. It is beneficial that superannuation and estate planning should be considered together to ensure they achieve your wishes accurately. As a result, it is important to understand how superannuation death benefits are paid so that an appropriate estate planning strategy can be developed to cater for this.

The main elements that interact with each other and must be considered when dealing with Superannuation death benefits and estate planning include: • •

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The terms of the trust deed The requirements of legislations, in particular the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and Regulations 1993) The tax implications on superannuation death benefits Whether there is a trustee company

Superannuation in your Will Superannuation death benefits do not automatically form part of your estate and therefore cannot be primarily dealt with in a Will.

However, it is important that any well drafted Will deals with superannuation death benefits regardless of whether it is intended to form part of the estate for the following reasons: •

The Superannuation death benefits may form part of the estate even if it was not intended.

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Superannuation death benefits may be paid to an unintended person since the trustee has wide discretion and can result in a different outcome to what the testator’s intended in their Will.

In both considerations, appropriate clauses need to be inserted to deal with the possibility of Superannuation death benefits being received even where active steps have been taken to divert the superannuation away from the estate.

In the absence of such clause, opportunities to maximise the estate assets will be lost which may lead to disgruntled beneficiaries and costly litigations.

You should obtain appropriate legal advice to consider the inclusion of the following clauses in your Will and if they are applicable to your circumstances.

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Equalisation Clause: this is where the Superannuation death benefits is intended to be split between multiple beneficiaries either directly or through the estate. This clause is designed to increase the portion of the estate assets left to the beneficiary who does not receive the superannuation death benefit and decrease the portion of the estate received by the beneficiary who does. This allows the total shares of the deceased assets to be equal.

Dependents’ Clause: This allows the executors to allocate specific assets to specific beneficiaries (or their testamentary trust). This should be worded wide enough to allow executors to allocate the Superannuation death benefits to the dependent beneficiary to minimise tax applicable.

Streaming Clause – this allows the different components of a Superannuation death benefits to be streamed to be streamed to different beneficiaries.

Binding Death Nominations for Superannuation benefits There are cases where a lack of certainty and wide flexibility for the trustees can create problems. In this case, it may be necessary to consider the use of a Binding Nomination.

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Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) – In an SMSF, the remaining trustees will have full discretion to whom they pay the death benefit to unless you have taken appropriate steps to document how you wish to have your death benefit paid.

As the legislative provisions have no bearing on the binding nomination process in SMSF, the provisions of the trust deed are paramount.

A Binding Death Benefit Nomination is a valuable tool that legally requires the trustees of the SMSF to pay the death benefit according to the terms of the nomination. Care should be taken when preparing this document that it matches the requirements of the superannuation law and the SMSF Trust Deed.

Nominations can direct trustees of the SMSF to pay the death benefits to the estates to enable the death benefits to be distributed under the terms of the Will.

Alternatively, the nominations can direct the trustees to pay the death benefits to the nominated beneficiaries directly, bypassing the estate and Will completely.

Loss of mental capacity – who controls my SMSF? If you lose mental capacity and do not have a power of attorney in place, the result can be problematic to your SMSF and other members of the fund. Loss of mental capacity is likely to lead to cessation of your role as SMSF trustee.

Choosing the right person or people to appoint as your power of attorney is critical and should be someone you trust implicitly to manage your affairs on your behalf.

When would I need to review and change my Will?

After a major life event your Will may become invalid or it may no longer reflect your wishes. Life events include getting married or divorced, having children, buying or selling property, starting a business or the death of a named executor or beneficiary.

At Van Beveren Lawyers we can help determine when and whether your Will should be updated and if your Superannuation benefits are protected.

If you need to review your Will and want professional advice, then contact our compassionate team at Van Beveren Lawyers.

Retail and Industry Superannuation- The Act and Regulations allows the trust deed if the superannuation fund to be structured so a member can make a nomination that is binding on how the trustee on how their death benefits can be paid.

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How to escape the increasingly expensive rental market FINANCE BROKER

By Allan Houliston

With rents climbing steeply in many parts of the country, 2022 might be the ideal time for younger Australians to enter the market.

The average rent paid by a tenant living in a capital city was 7.4% higher in the December quarter of 2021 than the same quarter of 2020, according to Domain.

Finance with a different accent...

December 2021 YoY Rents Growth - Houses vs Units Houses YoY

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0405 140 003 Office address: 5/329 Pakington Street, Newtown, Vic, 3220 Source: Domain Powered by APM

So if you’re a first home buyer, you might be wondering – what can you do to save a deposit? Options include:

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Increase your income – e.g. get a second job, do more shifts, start a side hustle

The name Aisling is derived from the

Reduce your expenses – e.g. move to a cheaper rental property, cut back on home delivery, buy less ‘stuff’

Celtic word for ‘dream’ or ‘vision’.

Reduce your deposit – e.g. opt for a low-deposit loan, a family guarantee loan or a spot in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme Don’t worry if any of this sounds confusing – I can explain your options to you in plain English. When you’re ready to talk, I’ll be happy to guide you through the process.

Our company’s vision is that all our clients receive advice tailored to their individual goals and objectives, which will enable them to achieve their financial dreams.

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What Pristine is all about?

“To be the go-to business that creates better everyday lives for people through care and attention of their property, as if it was our very own” PROPERTY SERVICES

By Daniel Tomlinson

Why Pristine?

At Pristine we are all about saving you time, effort and stress. We service many aspects of property maintenance and the business is set up to cater for commercial and real estate managed properties. So, if you are a Property Manager, we want to hear from you.

Our clients always tell us how difficult it is to find a quality focused business to look after their needs. Pristine have you covered and the beauty is you only need to make one phone call and will have one invoice once the job is done.

We take the time to understand your needs and build trust so you can have peace in the knowledge Pristine is looking after things for you.

What can we help you with?

Real Estate/Property Managers Maintenance Service Preparation of a property for sale/lease or general maintenance including: • • • • •

Internal clean External clean i.e. gardens, lawns, rubbish removal Windows, screens & tracks Small repairs i.e. plaster, doors, handles etc Anything else just ask

Any size property suits us as we have commercial OURequipment SERVICES covering all bases.

Schools, factories/workshops and offices all covered and out of hours services can be arranged to prevent disruption during working hours.

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How we operate?

We like to keep things simple at Pristine and this helps everyone involved in the process. We believe great communication and transparency is key to building lasting relationships with our clients.

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Commercial Grounds Maintenance Service Flexible services tailored to each and every business working on a one off or regular service schedule basis. Invoice smoothing can also be implemented on scheduled jobs to assist with budgeting year-round.

Gardens and lawns maintained Window cleaning Gutter cleaning Solar panel cleaning

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Initial engagement – Brief conversation about your requirements to establish if we are suited to each other to do business.

This can save a lot of wasted time and effort down the road Property walk through – Detailed discussion about specific requirements and expectations.

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All work carried out with commercial quality maintained equipment on a fully insured basis. We work with properties of all sizes from small units to large acreage.

Daniel Tomlinson Property Services Pristine Outdoor Property Services 0468 485 122

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Safety Switch ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS

By Mark Clutterbuck

Christmas is fast approaching, and many Australians are all set to get into the festive spirit and deck out the interior and exterior of their homes in Christmas decorations and lights. And so, we should, 2021 hasn’t been the most celebratory of years so we are more likely than ever to really brighten up our homes and our hearts with some festive bling. But before you do… make sure your 100% sure your switchboard and safety switch are up to standard and doing its job, your family’s safety depends on it.

Safety switches turn off the power immediately if an electrical fault is detected – preventing the risk of electric shock, death and fire.

It’s so important to ensure you aren’t overloading your electrical systems or putting your family’s safety at risk.

Electrical Christmas decorations and lights can be unsafe or faulty or can put too much pressure on your home’s electrical capacity. That’s why it’s absolutely vital you have a working and effective safety switch on your switchboard.

A staggering 40 per cent of the 4,500 house fires in Victoria each year are caused by electrical faults and appliances.

These fires could have been prevented by a licensed electrician checking the electrical wiring and installing safety switches.

Check your switchboard in your home, it is the old ceramic fuse, and hasn’t recently been updated, you’ll need to upgrade to a new one to ensure your home and family is properly protected.

If you are not sure, get it checked out by one of our licensed electricians. Whilst we all want our homes to be “beginning to feel a lot like Christmas” we also want to stay safe and alive in the process.

To be fully protected, you need to have safety switches installed on all your circuits by a licensed electrician.

But one safety switch may not be enough Victorian legislation states that a safety switch must be installed on the power point circuit and the lighting circuit of new

homes, however, many older homes are still without the protection of a safety switch or only have coverage on the power point circuit.

Electrical safety regulators are now recommending homeowners and landlords install a safety switch on each circuit including lights, air conditioning, oven, hot water unit, and pool equipment circuits to provide full electrical protection for residents.

Regular safety switch testing is essential Having a switch/es installed by your licensed electrician is not the end of the story, regular testing is also essential to ensure the switch will activate freely in an emergency.

Testing your RCD or safety switch is easy simply press the Test button on the device (sometimes marked with a ‘T’). The switch should activate cutting the electricity supply to that circuit. To reset the safety switch just flick back to the ‘ON’ position.

We recommend you test your safety switch/es every quarter, when the power bill comes in is a good reminder.

So, when looking for the perfect gift this Christmas, think of the one gift that will last all year. A Safety Switch is the perfect gift to give a loved one. The reassurance that they will be safe and protected in their home all year round.

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Pension Loan Scheme

– helping retirees obtain more income in retirement FINANCIAL PLANNING

By Warren Strybosch

The Pension Loan Scheme (PLS) is one of few home equity release strategies available to homeowners to access some of their equity whilst continuing to live in it.

Whilst there are a few options available to Australians to unlock some of their wealth from their home in retirement, the Pension Loan Scheme, is managed by the Australian Government, and provides greater certainty for retirees when needing additional funds in retirement.

Some of the other strategies available to retirees to unlock home equity: Reverse Mortgage A reverse mortgage allows a person to borrow money in the form of an income stream, line of credit, lump sum, or combination, using their home equity as security for the loan. The most you can initially borrow is between 20-25% of the value of the home.

When the house is sold (usually at death), the compounding Interest on the loan and the full amount (plus interest and fees) is repaid. This can often result in nothing being left to pass on to the estate.

Prior to 2012, a reverse mortgage could have left the estate owing money to the lender, however, since 2012, negative equity protection was introduced, preventing a borrower owing the lender more than the value of their home.

Given the ability for retirees to lose all equity in their home and the higher interest rate that applies, reverse mortgages are considered a last resort when unlocking equity from the home in retirement.

Home Reversion A home reversion involves selling a portion of the home to a home reversion provider who will in turn give you a lump sum for that portion of the home. The draw back here is that the provider will provide a lesser amount then what the actual value of the portion is worth e.g., if the house was valued at $1M and you

were giving away 20%, the provider may only give you between $100k and $150k for that portion you have sold to them.

The benefit is that there is no interest charged; the provider simply takes their portion value at time of sale.

Equity Release Agreement An equity release agreement involves selling a portion of the value of your home and in return receiving a lump sum or regular payments, whilst continuing to live in the home until it is sold. The fees come out of the remaining equity left in the home which, overtime, gradually reduces your remaining equity owned by you.

When the house is sold, the amount you borrowed plus the total amount of fees owing to the provider would be paid back to them from the sale proceeds. A benefit of these types of equity release schemes is that the proportion you still own can grow in value until the home is sold. Each party, you and the provider gain from the growth of the home until the sale.

Pension Loan Scheme (PLS) The PLS is a type of reverse mortgage administered by the government.

It enables people of pension age, who meet certain criteria, to access some of their equity in their property.

The payments are made fortnightly and usually top up the age pension or other forms of retirement income. It is available to Australian property owners of pension age, irrespective of whether they receive income support from the Government.

The PLS, enables a person to receive up to 150% of the full age pension rate, less what they already receive in the age pension.

The Government has announced changes to the Pension Loan Scheme including a change in name and in the annual interest rate.

The Pension Loan Scheme will now be known as the Home Equity Access Scheme to better reflect the initiative it was designed for; namely, a government provided home equity release scheme.

The annual interest rate charged under the Scheme will also reduce from 4.5% to 3.95% from 1 January 2022.

Currently, the only option available under this Scheme is regular fortnightly payments however the Government proposed in the 2021 Federal Budget that from 1 July 2022, the Scheme will be extended to allow up to 50% of the maximum annual rate of pension to be received as a lump sum (limited to two lump sum payments in 12 months). The legislation to implement this change is currently sitting in the House of Representatives and is not yet law.

This information is current as at January 2022. This article is intended to provide general information only and has been prepared without taking into account any particular person’s objectives, financial situation or needs (‘circumstances’). Before acting on such information, you should consider its appropriateness, taking into account your circumstances and obtain your own independent financial, legal or tax advice. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any decision about a product. While all care has been taken to ensure the information is accurate and reliable, to the maximum extent the law permits, Alliance Wealth and its related bodies corporate, or each of their directors, officers, employees, contractors or agents, will not assume liability to any person for any error or omission in this material however caused, nor be responsible for any loss or damage suffered, sustained or incurred by any person who either does, or omits to do, anything in reliance on the information contained herein.

A full age pension couple can receive an extra $718 a fortnight (roughly $18,670 a year) on top of the age pension. Whereas a

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2022 TA Small business CGT concessions accessed by ineligible taxpayers The ATO is contacting taxpayers that have claimed small business CGT concessions in recent income tax returns. The main focus of the correspondence is for taxpayers to ensure they meet eligibility conditions and have records to substantiate the concessions claimed. For planned future transactions, taxpayers can seek a pre-lodgment compliance agreement or apply for a private ruling to ensure small business CGT

Announced: 15-Nov-2021 Updated: 22-Nov-2021

concession eligibility.

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 now deferred The ATO has announced an extension to begin additional reporting requirements under Single Touch Payroll Phase 2. Employers will not be penalised as long as they start reporting the additional information by 1 March 2022. Previously, the guidelines were to have employers commence Phase 2 by 1 January 2022. However, if an employer is able to complete the additional reporting they have been encouraged to do so. One reason may be that the software provider enables an employer to complete additional reporting.

Announced: 23-Nov-2021 Updated: 24-Nov-2021

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split gross income of their employees into relevant sections

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explain the withholding category of each employee, and

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provide details on cessation of employment.

Payment Times Reporting Scheme The Payment Times Reporting Scheme commenced on 1 January 2021, providing small businesses with greater understanding of the corporate treasury management processes within large businesses and government enterprises. Information reported by large businesses on payment terms and times for their small business suppliers at an aggregate level is publicly available on the Payment Times Reports Register.

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This will assist a small business in decision making by increasing transparency on how quickly they could

Passed(6-Oct-2020)

expect payment for work with a big business.Small businesses can opt out of being identified as a small

Royal Assent(14-Oct-2020)

business for the purposes of the scheme. This will mean that their payment times and terms with large

Date of effect(1-Jan-2021)

businesses will not be reported.

Victorian windfall gains tax Royal assent has been given to the windfall gains tax (WGT), which is to be levied on rezoned land in Victoria.

The WGT will apply to rezoning planning decision which will substantially increase the value of land. The WGT will not apply if a rezoning event causes a taxable value of land uplift of less than $100,000.

Announced: 2-Dec-2021

The commencement date for the WGT will be from 1 July 2023, with various deferrals and exemptions

Updated: 3-Dec-2021

available.Information relating to the interaction between the WGT and other federal income tax is yet to be released by the ATO.

Loss carry-back available for companies For 4 income years, many corporate tax entities will be eligible to claim a refundable tax offset when they incur a taxable loss. This optional offset is available only to corporate businesses and is a recoupment of

Announcement(6-Oct-2020)

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Consultation(6-Oct-2020)

to businesses with turnover under $5 billion. Any refundable tax offset is limited to prior year tax paid and the balance of the franking account. In the 2021 Federal Budget, the ability to utilise tax losses for a refund has been extended by 12 months into the 2022–23 income year. The extension has been introduced into parliament.

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AX UPDATES Employee share scheme tax and regulatory changes proposed New legislation has been introduced into parliament which will remove 'cessation of employment' as a deferred taxation point on employee share schemes (ESS). Further draft regulations have been released by the Treasury around changing both the taxation and regulatory framework for Australian businesses. Overall,

nnouncement(10-May-2021) Consultation(25-Aug-2021) Introduced(25-Nov-2021)

these combined proposals for both ESS participants and businesses may change traditional structuring of

Passed

arrangements if they are enacted. Further, it will allow greater flexibility and clarity for businesses to make

Royal Assent

ESS offers to participants in the future.

Date of effect

Intangible assets depreciation changes proposed A proposal to change legislation around intangible asset depreciation has been issued by the Treasury after an initial announcement in the 2021 Federal Budget. Under the proposal, taxpayers will have the option to self-assess the effective life of certain intangible assets that currently have statutory depreciation rates.

Announcement(2-Dec-2021) Consultation(23-Dec-2021) Introduced Passed

If the proposal passes through the legislative process, self-assessed intangible asset depreciation will begin

Royal Assent

for assets first held on or after 1 July 2023.

Date of effect

AAT extended power to pause or modify ATO debt recovery (2021 federal budget measure) Small businesses (aggregated turnover less than $10 million) will be able to apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to pause or modify ATO debt recovery action for debts being disputed in the AAT. Currently, small businesses are required to go through the court system to pause or modify ATO debt recovery action. Taxpayers are otherwise required to pay disputed tax liabilities by the due date or enter into a 50/50

Announcement(8-May-2021) Consultation(12-Jan-2022) Introduced

arrangement with the ATO to defer recovery action. In the 2021 federal budget, it was announced that the

Passed

AAT will have power to pause or modify ATO debt recovery action until the underlying dispute is resolved.

Royal Assent

Debt recovery action includes garnishee notices and the recovery of general interest charges or related

Date of effect

penalties.

ACT COVID-19 stimulus package In its response to the COVID-19 lockdowns during the second half of 2021, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government has implemented support grants for businesses. Grants of up to $20,000 are available to eligible small and medium businesses where turnover has declined by at least 30% over the lockdown period. These grants were subsequently extended in October 2021. Businesses do not need to re-apply as payments will be automatically paid. The federal government has also announced that these payments

Announced: 22-Mar-2020 Updated: 20-Jan-2022

received will be tax free. Landlords and commercial owner-occupiers may be eligible for new land tax relief in 2021.

SA COVID-19 stimulus and relief package Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Australian Government has implemented a range of stimulus payments for residents and businesses. In December 2021, density restrictions in place may have meant that your client has experienced a further decline in turnover.

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT

Not-For-Profit of the Month

TOGETHER WE CAN HELP MORE KIDS We have all had a tough couple of years, none more so than those already facing hardship. The shadow pandemic of a mental health crisis combined with significant economic impact on many families means there are more and more children at risk of disengagement who will benefit enormously from a holiday at Cottage by the Sea. In anticipation of an ever greater need for programs in the wake of COVID-19, Cottage by the Sea has over 50 camps booked for 2022, providing opportunities for close to 1,700 children. It goes without saying that an increased number of children brings an increased cost and your ongoing support is invaluable to the Cottage in helping keep the doors open to more children.

On 3 March 2022, Cottage by the Sea is holding a Giving Day that will harness the generosity of all Cottage supporters to raise funds for the ever increasing numbers of children in need. On 3 March, each individual donation will be matched by a group of generous matching donors who, on this day, will increase your impact.

With your help Cottage by the Sea can help even more children!

Cottage by the Sea programs have a real and lasting impact on children’s wellbeing. An independent study into the work of the Cottage found “The most significant outcome experienced by kids is an increase in confidence.

Further outcomes include, an increased ability to form healthy relationships, a sense of belonging and increased hope for the future. This creates positive social value for their families, parents and carers and the wider community, as well as generating positive value for the children and young people themselves.” It further revealed that the impact of the Cottage typically influences the children beyond 12 months and can effect positive change that can last a lifetime. (Social Ventures Australia)

February 2022 You can be a part of this positive change when you donate to Cottage by the Sea on 3 March 2022. Because each donation made on the Giving Day is matched, so eachdonation can help twice as many children.

Children like a group who recently came to camp all the way from East Gippsland.

“At the start of 2021 we were able to have an invitation to come to Cottage by the Sea and it was like a lifeline for us,” explains Michelle Young, Principal Bruthen Primary School. “For our kids, it was a breath of fresh air. It was a chance to be kids again and it was a chance for them to put the bushfires behind them and a chance for them to realise that life goes on and that things do get better and you survive challenges and you overcome adversity.

Cottage by the Sea provided our kids with an opportunity to just be kids again at a really important time in their lives and it really did set them up to be very successful.”

Through 2022 and beyond, the Cottage will continue to welcome groups from regions impacted, and still recovering from the bushfires of 2019/20. Along with children from across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. The five-star experience of a Cottage camp gives these children access to opportunities they would otherwise never have. Opportunities and experiences that will increase their confidence and give them hope for a better future.

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Understanding Our Children Some more reflections from Justin Coulson’s great little book, ‘What your child needs from you.’

Coulson makes the disturbing statement that parents talk too much. Ouch! That probably includes teachers, counsellors and chaplains! He quotes an experience that Steven Covey recalls: A father once told me, ‘I can’t understand my kid. He just won’t listen to me at all.’

‘Let me restate what you just said,’ I replied. ‘You don’t understand your son because he won’t listen to you?’

‘That’s right he replied.

‘Let me try again,’ I said. ‘You don’t understand your son because he won’t listen to you?’

‘That’s what I said,’ he impatiently replied.

‘I thought that to understand another person, you needed to listen to him,’ I suggested.

‘Oh!’ he said. There was a long pause. ‘Oh!’ he said again, as the light began to dawn.

‘Oh, yeah! But I do understand him. I know what he’s going through. I went through the same thing myself. I guess what I don’t understand is why he won’t listen to me.’

Coulson suggests that this story reminds us that as parents we often forget to listen properly to our children but instead do most of the talking.

Listening is not an easy skill. Good listeners are hard to come by in my experience. We are very good at jumping to conclusions, interrupting, fixing things, finishing off other’s sentences, making quick judgements, being distracted and thinking about the next thing that we want to say, instead of listening well.

Good listeners listen. Good listeners reflect back what the other person says, ask questions, show empathy and help the speaker draw out more of what they want to say. Children (like us) often don’t know exactly what they think, so they need the listener’s help to express their thoughts.

Understanding our children requires us to listen well and to connect with the emotions that are being experienced. This requires a lot of time, patience, kindness and effort to identify the feelings that are behind the words.

As parents we often want to squash or deny the emotions that our children are displaying.

Instead we need to stay calm, listen well, identify and name the feelings that are present and allow the emotions to be explored even further.

Coulson says, ‘By being emotionally available and offering our understanding we are able to reduce the emotional flooding that might otherwise occur….. acknowledge the emotions that are occurring and not have to talk too much.’ This makes our children feel understood.

It’s something we can all improve on.

All the best everyone. Kindest regards, Rob. LPS Chaplain Robert.Hunter@education.vic.gov.au

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Geelong School of Botanical Art managed by Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens Inspired By Nature 7’ botanical Art Exhibition 2022

Press Release The Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens, who manage the Geelong School of Botanical Art, are pleased to present the 7th biennial ‘Inspired by Nature’ exhibition at which over 70 artworks by 21 students and their tutors will be featured.

This ‘Inspired by Nature 7’ exhibition will be held at the Exhibition Gallery, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Western Beach Road, Geelong, from 5th March to 1st April 2022, Tuesdays - Saturday, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Many of the artists have received numerous awards and are represented in botanical art collections both nationally and internationally. We also have many beginner artists who will also be featured.

Of note are the works by Amanda Ahmed, Amanda Blake Sutterby, Deborah Chirnside, Rosemary Donnelly, Craig Lidgerwood, and John Pastoriza-Piñol. If you follow these artists’works at exhibitions, on Facebook or Instagram, this is an opportunity to view their works firsthand. John Pastoriza-Piñol, Amanda Ahmed, Amanda Blake Sutterby and Craig Lidgerwood are also tutors for the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Of particular interest is the bibliography of John Pastoriza-Piñol, who also tutors in the USA, and elsewhere overseas. His artworks are included in the both the ‘Highgrove Florilegium’ and ‘Transylvania Florilegium’, projects created under the aegis of the H.R.H Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation. John, Rosemary and Deborah have all exhibited their work and / or contributed to the prestigious collection at the Hunt Library - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA. We are showcasing a very eclectic range of subjects, all inspired by nature, and nature’s detail is depicted in watercolour or gauche paintings, or graphite drawings.

There is something for everyone who loves the world of art and plants.

Botanical Art and Botanical Illustration have a long history throughout the world. Before cameras it was the only means of recording the anatomical features of plants. While fashions in the world of art have come and gone, botanical art has continued to feature in botany, horticulture and in fine art. Our prestigious exhibition recognises the important role of botanical art but in a more contemporary way, and records the beauty and complexity of what is becoming even more important today; our green environment.

If we can encourage others to value and nurture the environment so it can be sustained for future generations through such exhibitions, we have achieved our goal.

Yours sincerely, Denise Feldman President, Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens

EXHIBITION ‘INSPIRED

BY NATURE 7’ 5 March to 1 April, Tuesday – Saturday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Deakin University, Waterfront Exhibition Gallery The Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens are pleased to present the 7th biennial Inspired by Nature exhibition showcasing over seventy watercolour and gauche paintings and pencil drawings representing works by twenty-one artists from the Geelong School of Botanical Art. All artworks are for sale.

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Dave Cosma at the launch of the 2022 Patato Shed Season

Deputy Mayor and Chair, Potato Shed Committee of Management CR Trent Sullivan launched the 2022 Poato Shed Season on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong alongside

The return of the Potato Shed season shows Excitement levels were high last night at the annual Potato Shed Season Programme launch. The 2022 season features productions postponed from 2021 including Margaret Fulton: the Musical; Dahlin! It’s the Jeanne Little Show, Mother & Son and REBEL, a high octane, live circus theatrical tour de force, inspired by the genius of David Bowie.

Usually held the first Wednesday in December, the uncertainty around COVID shifted the popular annual reveal to early February.

The season features all the elements that the Shed is famous for: music, storytelling, comedy, drama, captivating circus and extravagant cabaret.

Kutcha Edwards will head to the Potato Shed for the first time with Circling Time – Songs & Stories, a show that depicts Edwards’ life as a renowned First Nations singer/songwriter and proud Mutti, Yorta Youra and Nari man.

A reimagined Jekyll and Hyde, presented

by A Slightly Isolated Dog, invites you, the audience, to help tell this slightly bonkers rendition of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale.

The hugely popular comedian turned playwright Damian Callinan returns with Mayor for a Day, who creates a leaner, funnier, one-man local government service, that will linger long in the memories of those who sit in the gallery.

VCE drama playlist shows include SLAP. BANG.KISS! by Dan Gioannoni, presented

by Melbourne Theatre Company and Jack and Millie, and written by Alaine Beek the play deals with the trauma of life-threatening health issues.

You’ll be transported back to the 80s when INXSIVE hits the Shed. Australia’s leading INXS Tribute Act gives you the opportunity to experience both the music and live show that established INXS as one of Australia’s most successful music imports.

With the ever-popular Morning Showtime; and an annual school holiday programmes, you will be booking each and every show on the 2022 Potato Shed season.

To book and for more information, contact: The Potato Shed Email: potatoshed@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Telephone: 03 5251 1998 Address: 41 Peninsula Drive Drysdale.

Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan, Chair of the Creative Communities and Culture portfolio “The 2022 Potato Shed season promises to be a captivating one.

After attending last night’s launch, I can guarantee that the Potato Shed’s diverse programme has something for everyone’s tastes We’re fortunate to have such a high calibre of entertainment on offer right here on our doorstep, that will be sure to attract visitors from outside of Greater Geelong too.”

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Christine Couzens - Geelong MP It is great to see that areas across Geelong will have access to a world-class free Wi-Fi and Enhanced Broadband network.

The Victorian Government’s $1.8 million investment through the Connecting Regional Communities Program will deliver opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors in the state’s second biggest city to help it thrive.

Connectivity is so important to ensure everyone has access to participate online and this project is a great step forward in ensuring that Geelong’s economy continues to grow.

Councillor Trent Sullivan - Deputy Mayor Addressing the technology gap across Greater Geelong is among the most important projects we can undertake to support local residents of all ages.

Fibre key to Smart City goals We’re a step closer to achieving our Smart City goals thanks to the City’s endorsement of a 15-year agreement to access 24 kilometres of optical fibre from Corio to East Geelong.

The City has entered a contract with notfor-profit organisation, AARNet, to install and utilise a high-speed optical fibre network which will form the backbone of the Smart City initiative and provide community facilities and public spaces with access to ultra-high-speed internet.

The contract, endorsed by Councillors at this week’s council meeting, is a critical part of the Smarter Suburbs project to address “gaps” in digital access and affordability in the northern suburbs,

enabling the delivery of fast, free public Wi-Fi and an enhanced broadband service, expected to be available to the public in mid-2022.

This is a component of a larger project to run fibre between Lara and Waurn Ponds and is an extension to the already approved Bellarine fibre contract.

The delivery of high-quality optical fibre is an important way we are preparing our City for technological advancements which rely on high-speed internet and data processing capabilities.

The City’s smart sensor network will also rely on the infrastructure to enable more smart services from environmental monitoring to smart lighting.

The Smarter Suburbs: Activation of Public Wi-Fi and Enhanced Broadband Services Project was critical to reducing the internet-access gap across the northern community and addressing disadvantage.

The AARNet agreement for fibre installation is needed to deliver an Enhanced Broadband Network and Free Public Wi-Fi for Geelong.

The City and state had previously identified the benefits of public Wi-Fi to bridge the divide across the community.

However, the last two years of home schooling, working from home and lockdowns, when many people of all ages relied on digital communication to stay in touch with friends and family, has further reinforced the importance of internet access.

The City of Greater Geelong would like to thank the State Government for its support to progress this initiative.

Councillor Peter Murrihy - Innovative Solutions portfolio chair Council is pleased to endorse the optical fibre contract. I look forward to the project commencement.

Smarter Suburbs is a key project to help realise our community-led 30year Clever and Creative Future vision and Our Community Plan’s strategic priority to build a healthy, caring and inclusive community.

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Bell Park Sports Club in Community Hands

The City of Greater Geelong has agreed to purchase the land and assets of the Bell Park Sports Club to make sure grassroots sport continues to survive and thrive in Batesford and surrounds.

Council has given the green light for the City to assume ownership of the land and buildings at 10 Lynnburn Road, Batesford under the terms of a $2.55 million agreement with the club.

This includes a contribution from the Victorian Government of $821,500 and approximately $1.73 million from the City.

As part of the agreement, funding from the City and the Victorian Government will be used to deliver a $1.4 million upgrade to facilities at the club, including female friendly change rooms.

The City will also complete a lighting upgrade for pitch one up to the value of $635,000, with funding from the Victorian Government.

A community infrastructure grant of $348,000 provided by the City to the club in 2020 will be redirected to the land transfer.

Councillor Eddy Kontelj “Bell Park Sports Club has a proud history and has been providing soccer facilities for the local community for more than 60 years and continues to cater to hundreds of junior and senior players.”

“At market cost, this agreement is financially sound and will ensure we have sporting facilities to meet the future needs of our growing population – the community will be the beneficiary of this investment.”

“Geelong is a sporting city, however, we can only retain that reputation by delivering and retaining facilities in key growth areas.”

Councillor Anthony Aitken “This is an historic agreement whereby Council has agreed to purchase the land and buildings at Bell Park Sports Club in Batesford at market rates.”

“This is a momentous decision for the Club and Council. The site is strategically located within the future Western Urban Growth Zone with a projected population of 60,000 residents.”

“Transferring the land from private to community ownership will ensure the world game continues to grow in Geelong now and in the future.”

Bell Park Sports Club President Rose Pirrottina “The Bell Park Sports Club welcomes this arrangement with Council that will see our much-loved home become an asset of the community.”

“This outcome has been a long time in the making and will ensure we can grow sporting opportunities for all participants.”

“We thank our members for backing this decision and extend thanks to Councillors Eddy Kontelj, Anthony Aitken, and Kylie Grzybek for supporting us in this historic announcement. We also thank our entire council chamber and Council officers for facilitating this amazing outcome for the Geelong community.”

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Applications invited for GME external committee member positions The Geelong Major Events Committee (GME) is seeking applications to fill three external committee member positions for a term commencing June 2022 and expiring May 2026.

Established in 1998, Geelong Major Events (GME) is a Delegated Committee of the City of Greater Geelong which has been created to support the attraction, assistance and funding of major events.

The GME committee includes external committee members to harness the skills, experience and networks of people ‘outside Council’. GME’s role is to attract and support Signature, Hallmark and Major events that will have a positive economic and social impact for Geelong.

Applications are sought from interested people with experience relevant to the events, arts, sports or business sectors.

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integrity and transparency of decisionmaking. Further information will be provided regarding these requirements to those applicants progressing to an interview.

Enquiries and how to apply Applications open on Monday 31 January 2022 and close at 5:00pm on Monday 21 February 2022. Applications are to be submitted by email.

Enquiries...

Enquiries should be directed to Sharon Cockerell at gme@geelongcity.vic.gov. au.

Applications...

Please forward a resume or letter outlining any skills, employment and experience relevant to the objectives of the Geelong Major Events Committee.

Email your application to: Sharon Cockerell, Executive Officer Geelong Major Events gme@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

The following information is provided to applicants to enable a better understanding of the role of the Geelong Major Events Committee: •

GME Delegated Committee Terms of Reference

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GME Annual Report to Council 20192020

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Geelong Major Events Strategy

Conflict of Interest requirements in the Local Government Act 2020 apply to GME external committee members.

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HAVE YOUR SAY! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you know that we provide regular opportunities for you to participate in the decision-making processes that help shape our region?

We value your opinion, and we want your input to help us make decisions about the projects and issues that are important to you. It’s easy to get involved - you can have your say via our surveys, quick polls, social mapping, public meetings, forums and much more.

More news and updates

Right now, we’re seeking feedback on various projects including Babab Nyayl (Children Speaking Up in traditional Wadawurrung language) as part of Geelong Design Week. Read below for more information.

More than 8,000 pieces of feedback were received last year via our Have Your Say web page and these contributions helped shape a range of projects and

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To see our current engagements and have your say, visit yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au

Applications invited for GME external committee member positions Anakie Road upgrade City awards $3 million in community grants

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Contracts and tenders - works, services and supplies Have your say - share your views and help shape our region Planning scheme amendments - changes to zones, overlay and policies

Photo by Amanda Linton @notamandolin2 - Young Endeavour at sunrise, Geelong, Victoria If you’d like to see one of your snaps of Geelong featured here, please use the hashtag #MyGeelong on social media.

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Side Hustle Makers Market Special Guest Food Trucks Time 11AM - 5PM Last Saturday of every month - 27th November - 29th January - 26th February - 26th March - 30th April + SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION 18th December

The now monthly “Side Hussle Market Feat. Food Trucks” will take over “The Bin Chicken - South Geelong”.

The space can accommodate 40 stalls selling their unique handmade goods, alongside a line-up of delicious food trucks, as well as entertainment for the kids and live music.

Host: The Bin Chicken - South Geelong Address: 46 Little Fyans Street, South Geelong

More about the Venue: The Bin Chicken is set to take over South Geelong. This outdoor space is a quirky lot of land transformed into a fun and inviting space to host events, markets, Food trucks, and even has a resident sailboat boat. This new space is well and truly an outdoor oasis.

Inspired by Dixon’s similar past project ‘The Bird Watching Society’ in Prahran, the new outdoor event space intends to host food trucks, coffee vans, unique themed markets and stallholders, car clubs and sports groups, plant sellers, popup stallholders, and fitness groups/ teachers, offering Geelong a unique space to explore all the things we love.

To get involved please message our Facebook page.

When Various dates from 27 November 2021 to 30 April 2022 Where The Bin Chicken South Geelong Wadawurrung Country, 46 Little Fyans Street, South Geelong VIC 3220 Cost This is a free event Contact Aaron Dixon Email: aaron.dixon@outlook.com.au Phone: 0466 225 406 Associated organisation: The Bin Chicken - South Geelong Website: http://www.facebook.com/ TheBinChickenSouthGeelong/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ TheBinChickenSouthGeelong/

Tuning In To Kids Tuning in to Kids is a 6-week supportive program for parents of children aged four to 10 years.

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Register online now!

When Various dates from 10 February 2022 to 22 March 2022, 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Where Ariston Wadawurrung Country, 245-249 Pakington Street, Newtown VIC 3220 OR Online via Zoom Cost This is a free event Contact Regional Parenting Service Email: rps@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 5272 4741

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Geelong Jazz Soirees Summer Series (GJSSS) is bringing live music back to the iconic Geelong Botanic Gardens with three unmissable concerts this February.

Friday Night Flicks

Pack a picnic and enjoy performances from some of the regions finest musicians including the Suspects, Lucy Lorenne and Phillipa McQuinn and more to be announced.

Just across the road from the Geelong Waterfront, getting to the shows is easy, whether you’re travelling from Melbourne, Regional Victoria or within Geelong itself. There is plenty of parking available at the Gardens.

The concerts will take place on the new Geelong Botanic Gardens camellia lawn which features a music stage set amongst large trees and manicured garden beds - perfect for outdoor performances in the sun!

While the event is principally a music event, it is also a fabulous opportunity to sample some of Geelong’s culinary delights. With shows starting at 2pm, there is ample time to have lunch at any one of the terrific bars and restaurants located in the CBD. Or you can bring takeaway to the show.

Book your tickets now When 19 February 2022, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Cost • Adult: $12.80 • Child: $5.65 5-17 years. Under 5 is free • Concession: $8.72 Contact Callum Watson Email: callum@callumwatson.com.au Phone: 0490 112 986 Associated organisation: Callum Watson Enterprises Website: http://geelongjazz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ GeelongJazzSoirees

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La Chandeleur To celebrate La Chandeleur (Jour des Crêpes or Pancake Day) and to launch our social events and classes for 2022, Alliance Française de Geelong invites you to join us for this fun, family afternoon which includes a luncheon of crêpes and cider (non-alcoholic) at The Heights, Newtown on Sunday 13th February.

Your ticket includes 1 savoury and 1 sweet crêpe and a glass of cider (nonalcoholic).

For catering purposes, please advise special dietary requirements when booking, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan available on request.

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Cost • Adult: $30.00 General Admission • Child: $12.00 Ages 6 to 17, Under 5 Free • Concession: $25.00 Alliance Française de Geelong Members • Family: $65.00 2 Adults, 3 Children Contact Judy Email: alliancefrancaisedegeelong@ yahoo.com Associated organisation: Alliance Française de Geelong Website: http://www.afgeelong.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ alliancefrancaisedegeelong

When 13 February 2022, 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM Where The Heights Heritage House and Garden Wadawurrung Country, 140 Aphrasia Street, enter via Layton Crescent, Newtown

*IN-PERSON* Empowering Women 50/50 x 2025 Closing Council’s gender gap is the key goal of a new Geelong network - Empowering Women 50/50 x 2025 An initiative of Women in Local Democracy (WILD), the Network will be launched by Victoria’s Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, Dr. Niki Vincent.

Register now to meet women leaders, candidates and supporters.

Learn about the City of Greater Geelong’s gender equality initiatives and Y WILD’s training proposals, meet the Network’s chair, Mahnaz Khan, and receive your free copy of WILD’s 50/50 x 2025 Gender Parity Strategy.

When 24 February 2022, 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Where Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) Wadawurrung Country, 51 Little Malop St Geelong VIC 3220 Cost This is a free event Contact Geelong Regional Libraries Email: events@grlc.vic.gov.au

Phone: 03 4201 0600 Associated organisation: Geelong Regional Libraries Website: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ geelongregionallibraries/

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ultimately contributing to the community projects that Rotary support.

So with a visit to the Rotary Geelong West’s February Book Fair and buying a book or three for your reading pleasure, you will not only help those in need, but you will also do your bit towards a sustainable planet!

Geelong Book Fair The Rotary Book Fair is the major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Geelong West and this year marks 100 years of Rotary in Australia.

There will be 1000s of books on offer from: Fiction to Biographies; Cooking to gardening; Classics to Crime; and of course a plethora of Children’s books. Here, you will be able to roam the aisles and pick out titles to stock your shelves with only $1 and $2 price tags,

We would also like to acknowledge our sponsor Zippy Trucks, who assist us in transporting the books from our sorting depot to the Geelong West Town Hall.

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Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary has reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since its first project to vaccinate children in 1979.

When Daily from 18 February 2022 to 20 February 2022 Where Geelong West Town Hall Wadawurrung Country, 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West 3218 Cost Other/More Information Gold coin donation

Michael Clyne 0417 381 317

Contact Rotary Club of Geelong West

Julie Beattie 0431 052 003

Email: geelongwestrotary@gmail.com

Rotary Clubs around Australia work together with their members to raise funds to contribute to, and when, communities need them most. Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 40 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever. As a founding partner of the Global

Associated organisation: Rotary Club of Geelong West Website: https://geelongwestrotary. com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Rotary.Geelong.West

the opportunity to process the world through safe, supported means.

Please note, there is a fee of $10 for attending this event.

Book now to avoid disappointment.

When 19 February 2022, 10:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Cassie Hounsell Writers’ Workshop Creative Writing 101 Creative Writing 101 Cassie helps adults learn the basics of story writing, such as building compelling characters and plot development.

Writing is an art, and now more than ever, art is such a important and yet understated aspect in mental health. It provides a space for creative release, and

Where Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) Wadawurrung Country, 51 Little Malop st Geelong 3220 Cost Adult: $10.00 Contact Email: events@grlc.vic.gov.au Associated organisation: Geelong Regional Libraries Website: https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/ person-writers-workshop-cassie-hounsell

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CHANGES TO TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT Geelong has long been known as the home of long course triathlon racing and IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong is set to return on Sunday 20 February.

A multi-looped fast course, IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong is set to test avid triathletes looking for a challenging and unique experience along Geelong’s spectacular waterfront and scenic country side.

Entries are now open! Have a go and tick this challenge off your bucket list!

Register here to participate!

Visiting Geelong?

If you’re headed to Geelong for IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, make the most of your visit by enjoying the best of our

region. From eating out, enjoying some family fun to having a round of golf, being adventurous or sampling our locally made wines, there’s lots on offer.

Plan your itinerary here A COVID Safe event IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong will operate under an approved COVID Safe Event Plan, subject to any further changes in health orders.

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1.5m marked spacings for athletes Contactless check-in Pre event screening for athletes New swim start - athletes starting every five seconds No spectator areas on the course for friends and family

Plan your travel - Sunday 20 February To host world-class events like IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, a number of changed traffic conditions need to be created for the safety of participants and the public.

The most notable change will be on the Portarlington Road. Between 6am and 1.30pm on Sunday 20 February, the east bound lanes (Geelong to Portarlington direction) will be diverted to the Queenscliff Road.

Please allow some additional time to get to your destination and plan ahead. You can find details of the events changed traffic conditions here.

Get the event App Download the IRONMAN Oceania App to follow the racing through the IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong event. Find it in the App Store for Apple and Android devices.

Family and friends of athletes are encouraged to enjoy the Geelong region while following the racing through the event App. This event is proudly supported by the City of Greater Geelong via Geelong Major Events funding and was first held in 2007.

When 20 February 2022, 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM Where Eastern Beach Road Wadawurrung Country, Geelong

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Contact IRONMAN Oceania Email: geelong@ironman.com Phone: 1300 761 384 Associated organisation: IRONMAN Oceania Website: https://www.ironman.com/ im703-geelong Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ IRONMANOceania Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ IRONMANOceania

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Music in the City

Pepper Willow - a treasured local songstress, weaving her poetry into heartfelt and moving music. Whether behind a piano, cello or guitar, she is sure to transport you to somewhere magical with her spellbinding renditions and original songwriting.

Soft but energized, dark with subtle beauty, her style lends itself to contemplation, reflecting a quiet and curious nature. She leads listeners purposefully but gently into uncharted parts of themselves, slowing down the atmosphere; like a songbird amidst city chaos. Her soulful voice is accompanied by sensitive piano arrangements, solemn classical guitar, brooding cello and rich harmonies.

Pepper voices honest and introspective lyrics, serving as an understanding confidant and a light in confusion.

When 23 February 2022, 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Where Little Malop Central

Wadawurrung Country, Little Malop Street, Geelong between Moorabool and Yarra Streets

Contact Helen O’Beirne Email: hobeirne@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 5272 4804 Associated organisation: City of Greater Geelong

OZACT presents Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s greatest tale of love.

Shakespeare’s two star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, chart their own course for the future at a time where hatred and self-interest are tearing the world apart.

In a city of secrets, Romeo and Juliet meet, and a brief love, cut short by death, is born. Shunning the hate of warring factions, in defiance of their families and in secrecy from their closest friends, the young couple risk all they have to be together, and pay a terrible price for their folly.

OZACT’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic is high-spirited, packed with excitement and comedy, romance and raw emotion, and promises an event to remember!

Dust off the folding chairs and join us for some Shakespeare in the Great Outdoors this season. Book online now When Various dates from 15 January 2022 to 27 February 2022, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Where Botanic Gardens Wadawurrung Country, 1-49 Garden Street, East Geelong 3219 Cost Participant Entry Fee: $40.00

Contact OZACT Phone: 0419 330 516 Associated organisation: OZACT Website: http://www.ozact.com

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Adrian Hyland - Canticle Creek Author Talk Two bodies. One long hot summer. A town that will never be the same.

When Adam Lawson’s wrecked car is found a kilometre from Daisy Baker’s body, the whole town assumes it’s an open and shut case. But Jesse Redpath isn’t from Canticle Creek.

Author Adrian Hyland is the awardwinning author of Diamond Dove, Gunshot Road and Kinglake-350, which was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for nonfiction in 2012.

Book now to avoid disappointment.

When 24 February 2022, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Where Corio Library Wadawurrung Country, Cox Rd (cnr Moa St) Norlane VIC 3214

Facilities Seating/viewing areas

Associated organisation: Geelong Regional Libraries

Cost This is a free event

Contact Email: events@grlc.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whatson/person-adrian-hyland-canticle-creek

Korayn Birralee Family Centre Open Day

A Community Celebration and Open day to showcase the unique service provided at Korayn Birralee Family Centre and the partnerships we share within the local community When 26 February 2022, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Where Korayn Birralee Family Centre Wadawurrung Country, 146-152 Purnell Road Corio VIC 3214 Cost This is a free event

Contact Tanya Horan Email: koraynbirraleecfc@geelongcity. vic.gov.au Phone: 03 5272 5100 Associated organisation: Our Place Website: http://www.ourplace.org.au

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*IN-PERSON* Bob Menzies - Benito’s Gold Author Bob Menzies has written a possible back story for the mysterious Benitos’ treasure that people have been looking for in Queenscliff for over 150 years.

Set in two very different time periods.

The present, when three veterans and friends who make up ABC Adventure tours are hired to find the treasure, and the past when the pirates brought it to Australia.

When 27 February 2022, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Where Queenscliff Town Hall Wadawurrung Country, 18 Hesse Street , VIC, 3225 Cost This is a free event Contact Email: events@grlc.vic.gov.au Associated organisation: Geelong Regional Libraries Website: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/5966068

2022 Barwon Heads Triathlon NOTICE OF CHANGES TO TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT - 27 FEBRUARY 2022

The beautiful coastal towns of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove make this the most picturesque Triathlon in Victoria.

The ‘Barwon Heads Triathlon’ presented by 13th Beach Health Services is an achievable for all mass participation Triathlon.

When 27 February 2022, 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The 400m swim, 14km cycle and 4km run are the perfect distances to entice all levels of competitors from ‘first timers’ to experienced Triathletes.

Where Lahey Square, Barwon Heads VIC 3227 Wadawurrung Country, Lahey Square, Barwon Heads VIC 3227

Contact Lincoln Beckworth Email: swsportevents@gmail.com Phone: 0401 160 236 Associated organisation: SW Events Pty Ltd Website: www.barwonheadstri.com.au

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*IN-PERSON* Rhett Davis - Hovering From the winner of the 2020 Victorian Premier’s Award for an Unpublished Manuscript comes a genre bending tour-de-force debut.

Register now to attend

Nothing is as it was,and while resentments flare, it seems that the city too is agitated.

People wake up to streets that have rearranged themselves, in houses that have moved to different parts of town.

Tensions rise and the authorities have no answers. The internet becomes alight with conspiracy theories.

Where Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) Wadawurrung Country, 51 Little Malop St Geelong VIC 3220

This is a spectacular debut novel from one of Australia’s most exciting new writers. Winner of the Victorian Premier’s Unpublished Manuscript Award, Hovering crosses genres, literary styles and conventions to create a powerful and kaleidoscopic story about three people struggling to find connection in a chaotic and impermanent world.

Rhett Davis will appear in-conversation with prize-winning writer, Maria Takolander. Book sales will be available on the night thanks to The Book Bird, Geelong West. With thanks to our event partner sponsors, Hachette.

When 02 March 2022, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Cost This is a free event Contact Geelong Regional Libraries Email: events@grlc.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 4201 0600 Associated organisation: Geelong Regional Libraries Website: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/geelongregionallibraries/

Join us for the announcement of the winners of the inaugural Djillong Short Story Competition Djillong – meaning ‘tongue of land’ – evokes the living connection to Country and the cultural memory of the local Wadawurrung people, honouring their storytelling tradition which spans tens of thousands of years.

Geelong Writers, late-comers to this long tradition, has cast its net wide for 21st century Australian storytellers to enthral modern readers. Entries were received from all over Australia, from Australians living overseas, and from established as well as emerging writers, with the winner to receive a cash prize of $1,000, and second and third placegetters $400 and $200 respectively.

Competition judge, Dr Liz Monument, is a Geelong novelist, editor and writing coach whose clients include HarperCollins and Jericho Writers.

Please join us for an evening featuring conversations with authors of the winning stories, short readings and audience discussion. There will be an opportunity to mingle over drinks and savouries following the presentation.

Geelong Writers Inc. is a not-for-profit community group that has supported and promoted literature in Geelong and Surf Coast for the past 29 years. Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation is proud to support this event. $20 per ticket including refreshments, $10 per ticket for members of Geelong Regional Libraries and Geelong Writers When 10 March 2022, 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

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book their favourite dish to plan their day and to ensure they don’t miss out. Can’t decide what you’d like to eat? You’ll be able to turn up on the day and let your senses guide you, but please note there’ll be capacity limits.

The Pako Festa Reimagined event day program will run from 10am - 5pm and will feature stage entertainment, film screenings, community garden tours, a colourful outdoor dining experience and culturally inspired sporting activities for kids.

For those over 18, there are limited spots available experience the famous German Club located at the HUB, which includes a chance to discover the history of the site, while sampling a delicious German Ale (or two).

Visit the Pako Festa website to book your feast for the day and explore the 40th Pako Festa program.

When 26 February 2022, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Pako Festa 2022 You’re invited to the 40th anniversary edition of Pako Festa, to be held at the Northern Community Hub in Norlane on Saturday 26th February 2022.

Since 1983, Pako Festa has been bringing people together to celebrate the dress, music, dance, language, art and food of the many cultures that call Geelong home. The festival is once again delivered

by Diversitat.

Nitro Circus

Until the Diversitat team can bring the festival safely home to Pakington Street - hopefully in 2023! – they are committed to ‘reimagine’ the format and make the most of the opportunity for Pako Festa to thrive in this fantastic new location.

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Some of the program elements from 2021 which proved to be a hit have returned: attendees will once again be able to pre

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Contact Luisa LaFornara Email: pakofesta@diversitat.org.au Phone: 03 5221 6044 Associated organisation: Diversitat Website: www.pakofesta.com.au/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ pakofestageelong

Nitro Circus will return to Geelong’s GMBHA Stadium for the first time in three years on Friday 4 March, 2022 as part of an outdoor stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand.

The 15-date run will also launch an all-new show theme that the thrill-loving crew will then take worldwide.

When 04 March 2022 Where Kardinia Park Stadium Wadawurrung Country, 370 Moorabool St, South Geelong VIC 3220

Contact Kardinia Park Stadium Email: enquiries@kardiniapark.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 5224 9111 Associated organisation: Nitro Circus Website: https://nitrocircus.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NitroCircus/

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Now in its 9th year, The River Run Geelong is one of the regions most popular fun runs and with good reason, as the course takes participants along the beautiful Barwon River path system with single lap 5km and 10km courses.

The course is flat and fast, where everyone is welcome from the elite athlete to walkers and pram pushers. We aim to provide a fun and friendly atmosphere, where everyone feels welcome.

When 06 March 2022, 07:30 AM Where Barwon Valley Park Wadawurrung Country, Barrabool Rd, Belmont VIC 3216 Contact Justin Higgins Email: justin@pbevents.com.au Phone: 0448 854 146 Associated organisation: PB Events Website: http://pbevents.com.au/eventcalendar/river-run-geelong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ tryapbevent

Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong The biennial Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong returns to the Labour Day weekend in March, with activities and fun for the whole family.

The event has expanded even more since it was last held, and this year as well as all the wonderful wooden boats on display at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (including tall ships!), visitors will be able to enjoy plenty of free entertainment on the waterfront.

In 2022, the Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong will again welcome iconic tall ships to Corio Bay. The opportunities for you to get up close and experience these magnificent ships in Geelong are endless.

Held from Saturday 11-14 March, the Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong is not to be missed!

The Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong is a celebration of the history, tradition and heritage of Wooden Boats of all kinds.

community to see some of the most historic as well modern wooden boats sailing on Corio Bay. It also has a strong multicultural theme through our local communities as well as engaging our arts and schools.

The festival has a strong focus on children’s activities as well as a great entertainment program at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. There will be Tall Ships, Couta Boats, Classic Yachts, Rowing and Motor Boats.

When Daily from 11 March 2022 to 14 March 2022 Where Royal Geelong Yacht Club

Wadawurrung Country, 25 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220

Contact Royal Geelong Yacht Club Email: info@wbfgeelong.com.au Associated organisation: Royal Geelong Yacht Club Website: www.woodenboatfestivalgeelong. com.au

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Geelong Design Week is an annual community celebration of local design excellence and Geelong’s designation as Australia’s only UNESCO Creative City of Design.

This year’s program, running from 1727 March 2022, features a range of installations, exhibitions, and workshops as well as walks, talks, and tours that will investigate and illustrate the vital

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role design plays in our everyday life. The theme which has shaped this year’s program is TAUR which means belonging in the language of the local Wadawurrung people, Traditional Owners of Djilang (Geelong).

When Daily from 17 March to 27 March 2022

Belonging is our emotional need to be accepted. It gives us purpose, enhances satisfaction, happiness, health and longevity. Belonging helps create identity, acceptance and inclusion in our community and across society.

Contact Susie Ward

Geelong Design Week will explore how design can respond to our need to belong, how we create places and sustainable environments that are accessible to everyone and how being connected improves life.

Associated organisation: City of Greater Geelong,

See: www.geelongdesignweek.com.au for full program and to book tickets.

2022 Geelong Gift

Where Wadawurrung Country, Various locations TBA

Email: susie.ward@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 0409 552 282

Website: http://www. geelongdesignweek.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ EcoDevGeelong/

The Geelong Gift is one of Victoria’s premier athletics competitions with a setting that is second to none on the Victorian Athletic League calendar.

Register now - with races for Juniors, Women, Open, Men, Novice & Masters athletes, and distances from 70m to 3200m, we have a race for you!

Spectators free!

When 19 March 2022, 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM Where Steampacket Gardens Contact Tom Email: val@val.org.au Phone: (03) 8646 4545 Associated organisation: Victorian Athletic League Website: http://www.val.org.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ victorianathleticleague Twitter: https://twitter.com/ VictorianAthLea

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GEELONG REVIVAL M O T O R I N G F E S T I VA L 2 0 2 2

MAR 04 - 06 2022 WATERFRONT GEELONG, VICTORIA

The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival is an action-packed motoring festival held on Geelong’s picturesque waterfront. This is truly an event not to be missed!

Take pole position for the historic quarter-mile sprints, as 300 classic and exotic cars and motorcycles sprint down Ritchie Boulevard at full throttle.

The Geelong Waterfront will be covered with over 600 quirky, valuable and fascinating vehicles that are guaranteed to please anyone with an appreciation for unique vehicles.

Take a step back in time into our vintage lifestyle zone featuring live music, trade stalls, delicious food and entertainment. The lifestyle zone wouldn’t be complete without our Vintage Caravan Display and of course the National Vintage Fashion Awards, a crowd favourite!

Motoring enthusiasts can top off their weekend in our trade expo zone, featuring great displays, sales and unique demonstrations.

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The Shearers Arms Gallery is holding its SUMMER EXHIBITION during February and into March.

It will feature the art work, in a variety of mediums, of members and students of the Geelong Art Society. The work will be for sale.

When Various dates from 8 February 2022 to 5 March 2022 Where Shearers Arms Gallery Wadawurrung Country, 202 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West VIC 3218 Cost This is a free event Contact Geelong Art Society Email: geelongartsociety@gmail.com Phone: 03 5223 1825 Associated organisation: Geelong Art Society Website: http://www.geelongartsociety. weebly.com

Book online at www. geelongdesignweek.com.au When 17 March 2022, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Geelong Design Week Launch with

Clare Bowditch Big Dreams, creative resilience and the stories we tell ourselves: an evening with Clare Bowditch.

If you’re a creative in ‘The age of Covid-19’, and you find yourself entering 2022 feeling fatigued, uncertain, and a little bit ‘over it’, then… fair enough! You’re not alone!

Over the past two years, our ability to anticipate, plan, and execute our ‘big fat creative dreams’ really has been ripped out from under us. It’s easy to feel paralysed about ‘all the things we can’t

control’, but now is not the time to give up.

Instead, now is the perfect time to ‘skill-up’, and our evening with Clare Bowditch is your opportunity to do just that, playfully but thoughtfully, in the company of the community to which you belong.

Join us for a captivating evening with Clare as she explores a far more hopeful vision of our future, as we launch Geelong Design Week 2022.

Cost: $35 (plus booking fee) including finger food and drink on arrival.

Where The Palais Geelong Wadawurrung Country, 297 Moorabool Street Geelong Cost Adult: $35.00 Tickets are available via www. geelongdesignweek.com.au Contact Shannan ONeill Email: shannan.oneill@geelongcity.vic. gov.au Phone: 52724631 Associated organisation: City of Greater Geelong Website: http://www. geelongdesignweek.com.au

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Women in Community Life Awards Join us for our International Women’s Day celebration and presentation of this year’s City of Greater Geelong Women in Community Life Awards. Featuring special guest Annabel Crabb.

This year’s theme is ‘Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’, and is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise women* across our community.

Register now for this free event Annabel Crabb appears by arrangement with Claxton Speakers International.

(Women* refers to cis and trans women and gender non-binary people).

When 10 March 2022, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM Contact Naomi Manning 03 5272 4061 Email: naomimanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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Located in the heart of the city, Westfield Geelong is your one-stop hub for shopping, food, fun and relaxation.

Geelong’s premier shopping destination for fashion and beauty.

Home to some of Australia’s best-known retailers including Myer, Big W, Target and Coles as well more than 160 specialty stores.

A great range of cafes, restaurants and lunch options.

A friendly Concierge team is available to help with: Westfield gift cards, personal styling sessions, hiring mobility equipment, Kiddy cars, mobile phone charging station, and parking information and more.

There are plenty of amenities, a parent’s room on each level and an adult change facility; Changing Places.

Located two blocks back from the water front, between Malop Street and Brougham Street.

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Challenge Brain Cancer at Westfield Geelong 26th FEB 2022

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Peace of Mind Foundation is partnering with Westfield Geelong to host a mini version of the ‘Amazing Race’ on Saturday 26 February.

The inaugural “Challenge Brain Cancer” will see teams competing within Westfield Geelong to raise awareness and funds for our quest to see that ‘Every family in Australia impacted by Brain Cancer will get the support they need.’

Join us to “Challenge Brain Cancer”. This, first of its kind, event is already attracting many competitors and will draw hundreds of spectators. We invite you to be involved too.

Fact: Valentine’s Day is one of the most high-pressure gifting scenarios there is. Whether you’ve been coupled up for a week or are approaching your tenth wedding anniversary, it’s not always easy to choose the perfect present. Enter: our edit of the very best Valentine’s Day gifts, all available at Westfield.

We’ve pulled together a list of gifts for significant others of all stripes – from traditionalists and self-care enthusiasts to gadget geeks and everyone in between. Whatever you choose, give it with love and affection and you can’t really go wrong.

For the traditionalist If your significant other is all about red roses, ribbon-wrapped chocolate boxes and The Notebook, congratulations – Valentine’s Day traditionalists are easy to please! Choose a classic gift – think a gorgeous bouquet of their favourite blooms, a scented candle, nice lingerie or underwear or their go-to fragrance.

Try Cyril Cooke Florist, Mecca, Peter Alexander and Bras N Things.

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Both Westfield Geelong and Peace of Mind are working to make a difference by bringing the community together to support those with brain cancer.

You can register your team here: or please contact ciara@peaceofmindfoundation.org.au for more information.

Brain Cancer kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer yet receives one of the lowest levels of funding and support. Most of that limited funding goes into Brain Cancer research. We all know how essential research is to finding ways to combat brain cancer in the future. We applaud that work.

However, research for the future will NOT help those living with brain cancer in the ‘here and now’.

That’s where the Peace of Mind Foundation comes in.

Peaceful Mind are a not-for-profit body providing practical support for those fighting brain cancer now. We’re also raise awareness about the needs of people with brain cancer and advocate for them within the community.

For more information on Peace of Mind Foundation, check out their website here.

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As we enjoy more time spent with colleagues in the office and catching up with workplace besties over in-person coffee dates, dressing to feel our best is something many of us have looked forward to. But refreshing your work wardrobe need not mean sacrificing comfort (ok, maybe just a little) as this season is all about hardworking staples, relaxed, breathable fabrics and effortless fits.

Read on for easy office essentials to help you transition from sweatpants to promotion-worthy looks in no time.

Workhorse shirts With a nod to comfy-meets-sensibility, a classic shirt is an elevated piece you’ll wear again and again. From billowy sleeves, broderie anglaise to metallic hardware, look for eyecatching details that give a modern twist to this workwear staple. For guys, choose prints to add an edge to your look.

For greatest versitility, go for neutral colours and refreshing hues like mint green, lolly pink, soft caramel, crisp white or baby blue. To shop, head into Country Road, Myer, Johnny Bigg or Just Jeans.

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Geelong Waterfront Train & Bungy Trampolines If you’re looking for fun things to do with kids in Geelong, then the Waterfront is the perfect place for you.

Along with the kids’ activities we’ve already listed here, kids get a buzz out of the Waterfront train and Four Bay Bungy Trampoline.

The train runs return trips from the Carousel to the Eastern Beach pools. The ride takes around 20 minutes and leaves every half hour (every quarter-hour in peak season).

Kids can somersault and jump 7 metres high (!) at the Bungy Trampoline. Located near the Carousel, there’s a 5-minute jump guarantee (longer when there’s no queue).

Open weekends, school, and public holidays from September to May.

Cunningham Pier Geelong Cunningham Pier is one of the most recognisable structures on the Geelong Waterfront.

Opening in the mid-1850s it was originally known as Railway Pier. It was an important part of the Geelong Port and you can still see the train lines that were used to transport cargo to the end of the pier.

The pier stretches 250 metres out over Corio Bay and its bright white building is a standout feature of the foreshore.

The two-storey weatherboard building houses the Wah Bar and Asian food restaurant (bao buns!), Wah Wah Gee. The Pier Geelong function centre is also located here.

A large part of this Geelong pier is dedicated to car parking and a convenient covered walkway provides shelter as you walk along the train tracks.

Cunningham Pier fishing has always been popular and in keeping with tradition, local anglers continue to use it.

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The Poppy Kettle Playground This Geelong playground was inspired by a children’s book written by local author Robert Ingpen.

The story focuses on a group of miniature people from Peru, who set sail in an old tea kettle to find the land ‘beyond the horizon’ and eventually come to rest in Geelong.

Bronze statutes of the Poppy Kettle people are scattered around the park giving it a fairy tale quality.

Other features include an interactive water fountain, a sea dragon, an awesome slide and climbing tower, and a terrific pyramid climbing net.

There’s plenty of lush grass to picnic on, public toilets, and there’s usually an ice-cream and hot jam donut van parked nearby.

Geelong Skate Park Geelong is heaven for skaters as there are more skate parks in Geelong per capita than any other district in the country.

And there’s no better location for a skate park than right beside the bay at Waterfront Geelong.

The Youth Activities Area to the west of Cunningham Pier is an outdoor plaza-style park.

It has a variety of street obstacles including ledges, stairs, rails, and bank ramps.

The park also features a basketball ring, bench seating, open-air performance areas, and stereo music.

Events designed for young people are held here throughout the year, many of them are free.

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Western Beach

People have been swimming, boating, fishing, and playing at Western Beach Geelong since the 1840s.

In those days there was an unwritten rule designating Western Beach for men’s bathing and Eastern Beach for women. But some ‘dastardly gentlemen’ would disregard the agreement scaring respectable women away.

Today the area is rarely used for swimming, but it’s still a popular stretch of foreshore connecting Rippleside to the rest of the Waterfront.

Here you’ll (Geelong’s Poppykettle area, and Boardwalk.

find the Boat House restaurant best spot for fish and chips), the Playground, a designated fishing the marvelous Western Beach

Curving out over the water the boardwalk has well-placed seats where you can sit back and watch the sea birds duck dive for fish. In the early morning, it’s perfect for watching the sun come up over the bay.

Rippleside Park Located on the western edge of the Waterfront, Rippleside Park Geelong is a pretty grass-covered foreshore reserve.

Popular with locals, Rippleside is less well-known to tourists who drive past en-route to more popular areas.

The park has magnificent bay views and is particularly appealing to families with young children who love the adventure playground.

The huge wooden structure has ramps, walkways, steps, and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.

When the kids tire of the playground the reserve has wideopen spaces to run around in. Don’t forget to bring your footy!

Tucked in next to the reserve is tiny Rippleside Beach where you can bask in the sunshine or splash around in the water.

Overlooking the whole area is the bright and spacious Ripples On The Bay cafe. This stunning cafe serves excellent coffee and has huge windows with to-die-for water views.

Other amenities include picnic and barbecue facilities, toilets, and plenty of car parking spaces.

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Steampacket Gardens Located right beside the water Steampacket Gardens Geelong is a big rectangle of lush lawn that’s perfect for a relaxing picnic or a game of frisbee.

A path on the northern edge connecting the gardens to the bay has seats where you can enjoy the sea breeze and watch the nearby helicopter toing and froing.

On the eastern side you’ll find the Wharfshed Cafe serving yummy meals and to the west sits the delightful historic carousel.

There are some interesting art sculptures dotted around the park. Be sure to check out the Volunteer Rifle Band bollards and The Buoys sculpture, a group of former channel buoys that have been turned into a powerful piece of artwork.

The Geelong Waterfront Makers and Growers market (Steampacket Market) is held here on the first Sunday of each month. This popular market offers local produce, beautiful art and handicrafts, and lots of tasty treats.

You can read about other popular Geelong markets here.

Geelong Helicopter Rides

Geelong Helicopters specialises in scenic flights, private charter, aerial photography, and tours.

This is a wonderful way to see Corio Bay, the Geelong CBD, Barwon River, Torquay, and the famous Bells Beach.

Operating daily from the Yarra Street Pier, flights start at $59.00 pp for 5 minutes.

Geelong Carousel The Carousel Geelong is a rare 1892 Armitage-Herschell handcarved wooden carousel.

One of only a few in the world this beautifully restored carousel is considered by many to be the best that’s still in use today.

Housed in a modern steel and glass enclosure the pavilion has an old-world carnival atmosphere that’s enhanced by a pipe organ playing Dixieland melodies.

A ride on this enchanting carousel is a magical experience for children of all ages and abilities, with a mobility lift that assists wheelchairs onto the attraction.

Entry into the pavilion is free. Tickets to ride the Carousel are $5.00.

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RETIREMENT Did you know?

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SETTING

NEW LIFE

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RETIREMENT

By Bernard Kelly MBA

As we transition from one age into another, that’s precisely the time when we should look back on our life, and set new coordinates to enable us to navigate our future birthdays.

It doesn’t have to be something that you want to tell the neighbours about – such as becoming a gray nomad for the next twelve months, and would they keep an eye on the unit for us? – but something more personal can be equally satisfying and achievable – like deciding to find, for the next month, a different meal every evening, on YouTube.

And indeed, for a novice starting to discover totally new recipes, you can’t do better than David Herbert’s divine “Classic Bolognese Sauce”.

Setting new retirement co-ordinates is to start to move out of boredom, and towards fear. And obviously, the rules are (1) small steps are best and (2) don’t ask for permission.

If your hand includes a card that you enjoy (e.g. posting videos to YouTube), And here’s another pathway to follow you can keep it for as long as you like.

– an online habit to keep your brain in pristine mental health. It’s BrainHQ.com If you were dealt some that aren’t serving This is a personal gym – for your brain. At you well, go ahead and discard them.

BrainHQ you can exercise your memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, Looking to improve your life? Pick up intelligence and navigation. a new card and try it out for a while.

Just as our bodies require care and Make a habit of continually mixing in exercise during our life, so do our brains. new cards with the cards you’re already So go there today! holding.

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Work to find cards to discard.

For example, if you establish a charity, you You’ve never played poker?

Don’t may find that you won’t have time for worry - that’s irrelevant for now however Rotary. New cards frequently displace there are some fundamentals about the old cards game that could lead to a better life in retirement.

RETIREMENT IS LIKE POKER

So you’re holding some cards in your hand. Unlike in real-world poker, you selected some of those cards. Others, you were dealt. You hold what you hold. And it’s how you play that hand in “Retirement Poker” that can have a profound impact on your life.

The goal in Retirement Poker is to continually improve your hand.

Bernard Kelly MBA writes on retirement lifestyle issues. His email is bernardkellygeelong@gmail.com

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POCKETS PRO SERIES 2022 ‘Pockets’ located on Mickleham Road, Tullamarine A sports bar, weekend night club, dance floor, weekly pool comp location and the venue that has just hosted Australia’s First and Biggest Major Professional Pool Series in History, with 8 professionals playing for a Prize Pool of $126,000.. This is the most prize money these 8 individuals have ever played for.

The structure & format is an 8- man Single Elimination, played on Supreme Tables using International Rules. The new ruleset on new tables gives everything a new fresh feel, with these rules comes a more fast attacking game although defensive as well. This keeps viewers tuned in.

The Pockets Sports team have been working extremely hard over the last 12 months to ensure this event will set the standard for Pool in Australia, taking it to newer and higher levels in terms of professionalising and expanding the sport..

Tournament Director Arthur Titus confidently says “the Pockets Pro Series 2022 will be the biggest event in Australian history, not only because of the Top 8 best players or the prize money, but because of the incorporation of the entertainment factor as well as a professional feel from the lights, cameras and commentary, etc” -

On the 30th/31st of January this statement read true as thousands tuned in world wide to watch series 1 & 2 both on the online streams and by purchasing tickets to enter the venue...

There has never been a better time to be playing 8 ball pool, let alone Pool in general as seen overseas with companies like the Ultimate Pool Group and Matchroom Pool leading the charge to a new era of Cue Sports.

POCKETS Pro Series Championships 1 & 2 did not disappoint.. bringing with it opening speeches, dancers, singers, national anthems, drummers/ marching bands, dj’s, lots of Pool, a great atmosphere, thrilling matches and nail biting intense tie breakers..

Event 1 - Michael Scerri and Steve Woods both starting the series off on the right foot securing their spot in the first PRO series

final and giving everyone a match of a lifetime to remember.. a race to 7, Michael on 4 and Steve missing the black on 6 that could of secured him the win..

Michael didn’t give up without a fight, only minutes left on clock, he takes the score to back to 6 -5, leaving him only 30 seconds to run the rack to secure the tie, taking it to a 6 red shoot out... with only 1 second difference deciding the final winner... Steve Woods took home the $7000 and the first PRO series trophy..

Event 2 - finds Steve Woods in the final again this time coming up against James Delahunty in a race to 6, Steve leads the scoreboard again with a massive 5 – 1 4 frame gap, however manages to let james in with a final chance and James Delahunty confidently takes it, he manages to come back, winning the next 5 frames and flipping the score around, taking home event 2s prize money and trophy...

Incredible to watch... well done and good luck to all 8 Pros for future events.

Johl Younger, Rusty Wheeler, Justin Sajich, Steve Woods, Ben Nunan, James Delahunty, Marc Robertson, Michael Scerri.

This Pockets Series is merely the start to something great in Australia, with plenty of traction this event is getting, the likelihood of commercialising the Sport isn’t now a case of how, but when!

The series has been endorsed by the Australian Eightball Federation as well as the Vic Pool commitee, ensuring the road to growth and expansion is guided by the proper governing bodies.

How can anyone not admire the determination, heart, soul, strength and sacrifices Arthur Titus and Felicia Chong have made over the last 12 months and will continue to do so while endeavouring to not only achieve their personal goals of evolving pool in Australia but to aim to financially reward these professionals and soon to be more for all the years of practice and dedication behind the scenes that has got them to where they are now...

Battling it out over 5 weekends for $126,000... Who will win the next 2?

For more information or to purchase the full series pack and watch the streams go to. https://www.pockets.com.au/

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SUPER BOWL 2022 at Australia’s Premier Sports Bar & Grill! Doors open at 8am and it’s the hottest ticket in town so get in quick.

About this event SUPER BOWL 2022 at Australia’s Premier Sports Bar & Grill!

It’s the hottest ticket in town and will book out so get in quick! Choose from $10 GA tickets for guaranteed entry & a Budweiser or enjoy table service with a restaurant booking. Entry on the day is free and walk-ins are welcome, subject to capacity.

Why not upgrade to premium seating in our beer garden? You’ll get a Budweiser and a brekky burger & share wings for $45pp.

After a large group booking for your sports club or business? Call us directly on 5224 2600 or email geelong@ sportingglobe.com.au You won’t miss a minute of the action, live throughout the entire venue on 50+ screens you’ll have a clear view from every vantage point!

BREAKFAST MENU FROM 8AM - Enjoy an exclusive breakfast menu THE BEST FOOD AT THE GAME - From 10.30am order from our full menu including signature wings, burgers, parmas, ribs & share platters!

GA Ticket $10pp - Includes guaranteed entry, a free Bud, House Wine or Soft Drink on arrival. No guaranteed table, so get in early for plenty of bar area seating available.

Restaurant Seating $10pp – Includes a guaranteed table with a Bud, House Wine or Soft Drink on arrival.

Premium Beer Garden $45pp – Includes a guaranteed beer garden table in front of the big screen plus a brekky burger, share wings for the table, and a Bud, House Wine or Soft Drink on arrival.

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Mon., 14 February 2022 8:00 am – 5:00 pm AEDT

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2. A Tax engagement letter will be emailed to you for signing via your mobile (no printing or scanning required).

3. You will be then sent a tax checklist to complete online. Takes less than 5 minutes.

4. We will then require you to upload your documents to our secure portal.

5. Once we have received all your documentation, we will complete the return.

6. We will email you the completed return with our invoices. Once you sign the return and pay the invoice we will lodge the return on your behalf.

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Find Accountant ------------------80 Finance Broker --------------------83 Bookkeeping -----------------------81 Business Coach -------------------82 Lawyers --------------------------------81 Web Developer -------------------83 Life Coach ---------------------------80 Salary Packaging Service--80 Signwriter -----------------------------83

Leadership and Team Development .....Imagine a team where each individual is so strong in self that their focus is how to move together as one....

SERVICES LEADERSHIP COACHING & DEVELOPMENT

Leadership coaching that connects your team and drives results

TEAM COACHING & DEVELOPMENT

BEHAVIOURAL PROFILING

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BUSINESS GAP ANALYSIS

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Biscuit Business Services Helping your business keep track of your bickies!

OUR SERVICES BAS Services

0422 800 012

Bookkeeping & Payroll

mc@biscuitbooks.com.au

Services

7A 9A-11 Leather Street, Breakwater VIC 3219

Business Services MARY-CLEAR SWITZ Bookkeeper

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Biscuit Business Services provides professional, confidential and comprehensive bookkeeping, payroll, BAS and administrative solutions to small to medium businesses. We specialise in working with ‘in the cloud’ bookkeeping and document solutions to effectively keep your business up to date and on track. We believe in a strong team approach when working with our clients and their Tax Agents.

Geelong’s Premier Newlaw Firm With A Personal Approach. We Provide High Quality, Timely & Tailored Legal Solutions With Price Certainty Australia Wide.

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Suite 3, 50-58 Moorabool St Geelong VIC Australia 3220 0429 312 986 john@vanbeveren.com.au

Van Beveren Lawyers based in Geelong provide high-quality, timely and tailored legal solutions with price certainty Australiawide. We focus on quality services, building relationships and forging long-term partnerships. Together, we invest in your ongoing success

JOHN VAN BEVEREN Lawyers & Conveyancers

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Without why, we have no direction!

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At My Y, we believe you really can do anything if you know and understand your why! We work alongside you to help you find your why and show you how to use the information and skills to really do anything your heart desires.

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Make great decisions, achieve personal and professional success and navigate life’s challenges.

Salary Packaging means you can pay less tax, use your pre-tax income to pay for everyday expenses and make your salary go further.

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We ensure your staff get the full advantage of their entitlements, because taking care of your staff is our business.

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CONTACT 0400 524 451

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Welcome to aWebpage, your one-stop-shop for brocure sites & bespoke web applications.

Our project delivery process maximises you project success.

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Plan a Webpage

1300 667 141

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No matter your business focus, we can help.

Discover how we can make your next web project a whole-of-business success.

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ALLAN HOULISTON Finance Broker

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Residential

0405 140 003

Investment Loans

Office address: 5/329 Pakington Street,

Commercial Loans

Newtown, Vic, 3220

Vehicle and Asset Loans

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The name Aisling is derived from the Celtic word for ‘dream’ or ‘vision’. Our company’s vision is that all our clients receive advice tailored to their individual goals and objectives, which will enable them to achieve their financial dreams.

Signarama Geelong West Your local team for quality Signs Services

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TIM KNOTT Professional sign design, top quality production methods, and expert installation ensure you are in safe hands with your local Geelong signs team at Signarama.

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Property Services ------84 Specialist Tree Services Interior Design Mowing Building Inspection Nursey Flooring

SERVICES ( Covering Domestic and Commercial )

Mowing (small to acreage) Garden Clean Up/Maintenance Window Cleaning Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing

DANIEL TOMLINSON Property Services

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Painting Services-------85 Electrician----------------86 Embroidery--------------86 Building Inspection Nursey Flooring

DAHLLOF PAINTING SERVICES OUR SERVICES PAINTING SERVICES INTERIOR PAINTING

CONTACT US We are lacated in Geelong, Victoria!

Stephen Dahllof Painting Services Servicing Geelong and Surrounding Areas

0407 365 372 kerna1967@gmail.com www.stevedahllofofpaintingservices.com.au

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Best Quality Embroidery

Geelong Industrial Monogramming has been established since 1982, and is proud to be a family owned and operated business. During that time we have seen it grow from a small cottage industry to a fully operational factory and retail store with 20 experienced staff, servicing some of Australia’s biggest suppliers, including: YAKKA, Ford Motor Company, Rays Tent City Cant tear em’ and many more. We were Geelongs first embroidery business, and we strive to excel in our customer service and satisfaction by producing quality workmanship with garments made to last.

57 Morgan st North Geelong, Australia 3215

0412 670 310

Kerry@gim.net.au

www.gim.net.au

We are Geelongs first embroidery business, and we strive to exel in our customer service and satisfaction by producing quality workmanship with garments made to last.

Kerry Kaspi Branded Apparel & Marketing

Geelong Expert Electricians COMMERCIAL SERVICES

CONTACT

Quality Service for Commercial Fit-Outs 0414 538 394

Improving Existing Infrastructure

DOMESTIC SERVICES

mark@clutterbuckelectrical.com.au

Home Maintenance

www.clutterbuckelectrical.com.au

Domestic Electrical Repairs

Mark Clutterbuck

Property Improvements

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Hair Dresser Osteopath Chiropractor Beauty Therapy Gym Massage Therapy

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