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Mystery as penguins end up on beach OCEAN Grove residents made some heartbreaking and mysterious discoveries recently, finding several dead fairy penguins washed up on local beaches. Simon Jackson saw eight dead penguins on 31 March as he was walking on the beach at Collendina, as well as one that was barely alive. “By the time I got him out the little thing was exhausted,” he said. “He lasted about a minute in my T-shirt and then he died.” Simon said it was very upsetting and he couldn’t fathom how the birds had died. He found a further four on 1 April. “None of the penguins looked harmed or sick in anyway,” he said. “They were all fat, round little things like fairy penguins usually are.” The incident comes after 30 penguins mysteriously washed up in Altona 2014. Anyone who spots a dead penguin at Barwon Heads or Ocean Grove can call Barwon Coast on 5254 1118. Anyone who finds a live penguin in distress can call Leopold Wildlife Shelter and Rescue on 0409 002 258.

Motel approved By LUKE VOOGT CONSTRUCTION could begin this year on a four-level motel in The Terrace after the City of Greater Geelong Council issued a planning permit for the project in its latest meeting. Project developer Mark LeMaistre was pleased with the council’s deci-

sion on Thursday 7 April. “It’s a good result for us - we are hoping we will start construction sometime this year,” he said. “We feel there’s a real shortage of higher-end accommodation for people looking to stay in Ocean Grove.” Mr LeMaistre said limited cooking facilities onsite would lead to more

business in The Terrace. “All the patrons will be dining and eating breakfast up the street,” he said. Mr LeMaistre said he had made some small changes to plans for the project, to address objectors’ and the council’s concerns. For example, he said, the new plans

included a slightly reduced height and better access. “We addressed the majority of concerns which is why council has supported the project,” he said. Simon Evans was one of the eight objectors to the project, and spoke at the meeting on their behalf. “We gave it a valiant try,” he said.

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Mr Evans said he would not take matters further, but said getting local residents involved helped develop a more rigorous management plan for the building. “Hopefully it will be implemented to ensure no noise or annoying behaviour will affect the local residents,” he said.

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“Many volunteers will never qualify on the Tasmanian model,” he said. Local firefighter Gavin Fitzgerald said he supported the legislation for volunteers and career firefighters alike. He said while safety standards had improved dramatically over the last two decades, several former colleagues had been diagnosed with cancer. “Years ago there was a lot more bravado in relation to firefighting and firefighter safety,” he said. There is similar legislation in other states covering 12 cancers commonly suffered by firefighters.

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FOR Ocean Grove author Dorothy Johnston, writing plot twists is as mysterious for her as for her characters and readers. “I don’t know what’s going to happen,” she told the Voice recently. “So I have to write the book and find out!” Dorothy’s newest novel, Through a Camel’s Eye, begins with two officers, Chris Blackie and Anthea Merritt, searching for a stolen camel in Queenscliff. While investigating the absurd theft, the local constable and disgruntled Melburnian rookie stumble upon a murder. They each confront their fears, a frustrating police command and “sea-change of one kind or another” to get the bottom of the mystery. Dorothy loves getting to know her characters as she writes them. “Deep inside a character is someone you’ve

Senior safe after car flips, rolls into ditch A MAN in his nineties had a lucky escape on Monday 4 April when his car rolled into a ditch in Wallington. Sergeant Mike Knight said the man was travelling south down Wallington Road when he missed a right-hand bend, about 1pm. Sgt Knight said the car hit directional signs

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grown up with or have known quite well,” she said. “I love making things up and seeing what happens. It’s like flying - there’s no experience like it.” Dorothy grew up in Geelong and moved to Ocean Grove in 2008. She’s now written 10 mystery and literary novels. Her work includes the Sandra Mahoney Mystery Quartet, set in Canberra, where she lived for 30 years. One book in the series, The Trojan Dog, jointly won the ACT Book of Year Award. Dorothy’s also been shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award for two of her novels. Dorothy is holding a book launch for Through a Camel’s Eye at the Vue Grand Hotel in Queenscliff, at 4pm, on 23 March. To RSVP email thebookshopatqueenscliff@ gmail.com by 20 April.

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STATE Shadow Emergency Services Minister Brad Battin brought the debate for firefighters’ rights to Ocean Grove recently, signing a pledge for presumptive legislation. “Volunteers protect us and we should commit to protecting them," he said. Presumptive legislation makes it easier to claim compensation for specific cancers commonly suffered by firefighters. It presumes the cancer is caused by exposure to chemicals at work, unless proven otherwise. The pledge comes as the State Government decides how it will implement the legislation - which it promised to deliver this year. Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett said the government was working through the details. “Firefighters put their lives on the line to keep Victorians safe and this is about protecting those who protect us," she said. Mrs Garrett pointed out that the previous government refused to introduce presumptive legislation. During the visit on 30 March local firefighters also grilled Mr Battin about why his party didn’t support the policy when in power. The Liberal MP responded by saying he was on the backbench at the time. “I was on the record before saying I supported it,” he said.

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After serving Mr McCartney returned to his then hometown of Nyah, near Swan Hill. He said he received a much warmer welcome returning to a country town than the now-infamous protests in the larger cities. “I was pleased to be out but I never regretted it,” he said. For Mr McCartney, Anzac Day is about “honouring those who have done their turn”. “It’s hard to imagine what those early blokes did while they were away,” he said.

Tourists told ‘don’t mess with our streets’ By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove locals have taken to social media to vent their frustration at rubbish left lying around the town over Easter. Kylie Burgess was just one of many residents fed up with seeing rubbish in carparks, streets and at the beach. “I’m sick of picking up after others and seeing rubbish everywhere,” she said. “I don’t like to judge or generalise but it’s always worse on the holidays when the tourists are here.” Other residents posted photos of broken bottles dangerously half-buried in the sand. Barwon Coast general manager Gary McPike said litter normally increased during the holidays. “But you can’t attribute that to just tourists or locals - everyone contributes,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of conscientious visitors - it all comes down to people’s attitudes.” Gary said the ultimate consequence of rubbish left in the town and on the beach was eventually it got into the ocean. “Then it’s really hard to clean up,” he said. “It gets into the food chain where it can do some horrific damage.” Yet some of Ocean Grove’s youngsters are doing their part to reverse the growing tide of rubbish. Gary said two students from Surfside Primary School wrote to him asking to put up a sign promoting the “Take 3” campaign later in the year. The campaign encourages people to take three pieces of rubbish home. Gary asked beach-goers to follow the students’ example and get behind the campaign.

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Within a month he’d acclimatised to the heat, humidity and the constant sound of choppers leaving the base. “There was gunfire all the time - background music - but it wasn’t at us,” he said.

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ANZAC DAY CEROMONIES OCEAN GROVE DAWN SERVICE: Assemble at cenotaph, Ocean Grove Park - 6am. Piper Call to Arms - 6.15am MAIN SERVICE: Assemble - 9.30am, The Terrace in front of Coles. Vietnam veterans are invited to lead the march in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Step off - 9.45am. Main service - 10am at the cenotaph. BARWON HEADS MAIN SERVICE: March assembly - 8.30am at south end of Hitchcock Avenue Step off - at 8.45am. Vietnam veterans are invited to lead the march in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Main service - 9am outside the Barwon Heads Community Hall.

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OCEAN Grove Barwon Heads RSL will honour Vietnam veterans this Anzac Day to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Long Tan. The Battle of Long Tan took place on 18 August, 1966, and was Australia’s most costly engagement in the Vietnam War. RSL member Bernie McCartney is one of the Vietnam veterans who will be leading local marches. “It’s a nice gesture,” he said. “It’s acknowledgement now that there wasn’t a whole lot of gratitude for their service back in the day.” Mr McCartney served as a radio operator in Vietnam from July 1969 to July 1970, after being selected for compulsory National Service. “Most of my mates didn’t go in but that was only luck,” he said. “I spent the best part of six months learning Morse code but I didn’t use it once in Vietnam.” Mr McCartney served with 1 Field Squadron (engineers) and 5 and 7 Royal Australian Regiments (infantry), as well as “three months with the Yanks”. “Once you were with them you were one of them,” he said. The then 20-year-old was lucky to avoid any major fighting, as his role was limited mainly to fire support bases.

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THE Ocean Grove Community Association is calling for State and Federal funding for what will likely be the town’s largest footpath project ever. In a 24 March submission to the Greater Geelong City Council, community association president Michael Harbour said the project was a great opportunity to attract State and Federal government money. “It’s to reduce the burden on residents,” he said. Mr Harbour is calling on the State and Federal governments to contribute $500,000 each to the $6 million project, to reduce costs for the council and the community. “It could be implemented as a single project over a five-year program,” he said. “If tendered and implemented as a single project then we could save costs by having a bulk contact.” Mr Harbour said the community association would only support Option 3 out of the three options listed in the council’s community survey last month: that all property owners should pay. Under all three options, the council will pay for 50 per cent of the project. “The Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN) is a community asset and not the sole responsibility of a single street or individual property owners,” he said.

He added this should not include new developments - where developers pay for the paths, and arterial roads - such Grubb Road - which VicRoads should pay for. After reviewing the council’s proposed PPN Mr Harbour said it “addresses the need for this vital infrastructure”. “It will enable the Ocean Grove community to be physically connected to the key destinations

within and around Ocean Grove,” he said. “The paths appear to be appropriately located, but may need some fine tuning based on the feedback the council receives.” Mr Harbour said the project could conceivably commence in July 2017 and be completed by June 2022. “We are happy to meet with the COGG to discuss our proposals,” he said.

Overnight burglaries at Ocean Grove By LUKE VOOGT BURGLARS have again targeted Ocean Grove stores in two overnight burglaries this month. Two people broke into Pretty’s Prime Cuts at 3am on 4 April. Store manager Shaun Gallagher said the pair were recorded on CCTV footage, but did not manage to steal anything. “They broke in, had a look

around and left,” he said. In a callous act, the plastic Guide Dogs Victoria dog was again stolen from Coles at 12.30am the same morning. Store manager Vignesh Raj said the burglars “would have been lucky to get a few dollars”, after some pre-emptive thinking by the store’s management. They called up the charity ask-

ing them to collect the money on 29 March, after burglars attempted to steal the plastic dog overnight during Easter. He said they failed during the Easter attempt, as the container was chained. This time - though the burglars succeeded - they left with an almost empty container. “It’s pretty sad them taking the dog seeing as it’s for a community

charity,” Vignesh said. Sergeant Michael Knight said police were investigating the burglaries and that they could be related. A bakery in Barwon Heads was also broken into the same morning. Sgt Knight asked anyone with information to call Bellarine police on 5256 2698 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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Rates could increase above State-set cap Cr Lyons said 3.5 per cent would allow the council to deliver objectives in the City Plan 2013/17, such as capital works to cater for the growing population. “We were also facing increased demand for more and better community services, and the rising cost of maintaining our ageing infrastructure,” Cr Lyons said. “Those demands have not gone away,” As part of last year’s Strategic Resource Plan, the council lowered its future rate income projections for the next four years. It identified $1 million worth of operational savings each year by improving how the council con-

ducted its business. Cr Lyons said this would equate to an average increase of $50 a year across all rateable properties. “Our aim was always to deliver a sustainable budget in 2016/17, based on a 3.5 per cent average rise in rates,” he said. “Such an approach would have continued to reinforce our status as one of Victoria’s lower-rating councils.” Cr Lyons said a one per cent drop in anticipated rate rises equalled a $1.6 million revenue loss for the council in 2016/17, or $6.7 million over four years. “We’d planned to use that revenue to help reduce our current

debt to a more acceptable level in 2016/17, and we still think that’s a very sensible and forward-thinking thing to do,” he said. “Without a 3.5 per cent rate rise, there’ll be impacts down the track.” Mayor Lyons said the financial planning changed when the Victorian Government announced the rate cap would be 2.5 per cent. “We’ve now had to frame our 2016/17 Budget on a 2.5 per cent rate rise, and amazingly we’ve managed to do that and achieve a wafer thin surplus,” he said. Ratepayers can read the City of Greater Geelong’s full submission to the Essential Services Commission at www.geelongaustralia.com.au

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YEARLY rates rises in Ocean Grove may increase after Geelong Council recently applied for an average rate rise of 3.5 per cent. The council applied to the Essential Services Commission for the rate rise, which is one per cent above the Victorian Government’s 2.5 per cent rate cap on Victorian councils. Mayor Darryn Lyons said his council wanted to set an average rise of 3.5 per cent for 2016/17 to reduce debt. “When the Victorian Government first announced a rate cap we didn’t know what that cap would be, so in our 2015/16 budget process we agreed to restrict all future rate rises to 3.5 per cent,” he said.

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The canoe will carry water 80km around Geelong and the Bellarine, from the ancient rockwell at Big Rock, You Yangs, to Barwon Heads, during 6 and 7 May. “I’m looking forward to seeing the path it will travel,” Leonard said. “I went up to the You Yangs yesterday - it’s a beautiful place.” The council's arts and culture portfolio holder, Councillor Andy Richards was thrilled to see the pair collaborate again. “Mountain to Mouth 2016 will enable a stronger dialogue and deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures in both Papua New Guinea and Australia,” he said.

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OCEAN Grove will host Papua New Guinean artist Leonard Tebegetu this month, as part of Geelong Council’s Mountain to Mouth walk. “This is an opportunity to share my knowledge and to learn from all the amazing artists around here,” Leonard told the Voice recently. Mountain to Mouth is an “extreme arts walk”, which explores the scenery and culture of Geelong and the Bellarine. It’s the first time staying in Ocean Grove for the 36-year-old artist, who is married with one “beautiful” daughter. Art became a way of life for Leonard, after dropping out of law school and working several jobs, none of which suited him. “For me art was born out of necessity,” he said. “I found I could do it naturally and got quite good at it.”

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BRENDON HELLARD, 54, OCEAN GROVE I don't know why we need places like McDonald's, KFC and other franchises in small towns. There are plenty of local businesses that could use the customers. It's not the sort of thing you want as an entrance to the town.

State View, with Lisa Neville MP AS I have written in this column on numerous occasions, the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club is a great club and a valuable asset to the community. As such upgrading the club’s rooms was one of my key election commitments in the 2014 election and I am working with the club in progressing the project. Therefore, I was concerned when it had been recently reported that the upgrade had been deferred. I can assure readers the upgrade of the Ocean Grove SLSC building has not been deferred and the timing of this upgrade is in no way related to the re-lease request by the adjoining Dunes cafe. The Andrews Labor Government has committed $2.67 million towards the upgrade of the surf club to ensure that the club has the facilities to allow it to grow and continue to do the important work it does every summer - saving lives. Cherished Pets supported I am pleased to report that Ocean Grove based Cherished Pets has received a $10,000

State Government grant to support the great work that it is doing. The grant is part of a $350,000 funding package being provided to animal welfare groups around the state. Cherished Pets is a wonderful organisation that helps elderly and disabled people keep their pets at home, helps pet owners when their animal is at the end of its life and offers community vet care. Cherished Pets will use the funding to set up a pet rehoming service tailored specifically to elderly pet owners. The service will support pets and owners as the pet is re-homed to ensure the pet's welfare and make sure the animal and new owner can live happily together. The State Government is serious about animal welfare and that’s why grants such as this are made available to organisations, like Cherished Pets, that play such an important role in improving and protecting the welfare of pets. Festival of the Sea. On Sunday 20 March I once again had the pleasure of tak-

ing part in the annual Barwon Heads Festival by the Sea. This is a great community event celebrating Barwon Heads links to the sea through the diversity of the local environment, history, arts, culture and lifestyle. The highlight of the festival is the ever-popular toy duck race but locals and visitors alike are kept well entertained through art and craft stalls, live music, a great kids zone and food stalls. Importantly people can also learn much about the local environment and sea via the maritime museum and environment information stalls. My congratulations to all those locals involved in making the 2016 festival another great success. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP, Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter: @Lisanevillemp Ph: 5248 3462

JAZ MARTIN, 20, OCEAN GROVE I just moved here from Williamstown, so I wouldn't know. But I'm happy to have more food to choose from.

BRYAN GATTER, 65, OCEAN GROVE I think it's good. There's no reason why we shouldn't have one when they're everywhere else. I don't think it's going to cause any drama to the community.

HAYLEY FRASER, 25, CLIFTON SPRINGS I don't mind. I eat Maccas and we've got them at Leopold and Newcomb. At the moment if I want Maccas I've got to go to Leopold.

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Teenage art shows class GEELONG teenagers entered more than 100 artworks into the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Youth Art Show, held earlier this month. Local artist Bill Linford and Melbourne-based graffiti artist Tim Bond judged the entries. “The standard of the art was incredible, and the youth of the Bellarine should be proud,” Tim said. The art show opened on 1

April 2016 with about 150 visitors admiring the works on display that weekend. “The event was a huge success” Bree Fankhauser said. “It’s great to see the community support up and coming local young artists. “Hopefully, it will bring confidence to them to display their art.” The show was open to aspiring artists aged 11 to 18, with five different categories:

sculpture, graffiti art, painting and drawing, photography and graphic art. Lethbridge teenager Jadee Warakea won the Best in Show Prize for her piece called “Door Jam”. Bree thanked the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove for sponsoring the prize, as well as the State Government for their support for the art show during National Youth Week.

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Access to all aisles PARENTS and carers who have children with a disability can now access a specially designed supermarket trolley at Coles in Ocean Grove. The introduction of the additional needs trolley is the culmination of three years of research by Coles to design and manufacture a trolley which can assist parents with children who have disability to shop at Coles with greater convenience and support. Following the national roll out of additional needs trolleys over the past 12 months, all Coles supermarkets with standard trolleys now have an additional needs trolley. Coles Operations and Supply Chain director Andy Coleman said he was pleased with the positive response Coles had received from customers who used the specially designed trolley. “We want to help our customers to shop easily at our stores. The trolley ensures that parents and carers no longer

need to juggle a wheelchair and shopping basket during their shop at Coles. It means they are able to place all their groceries in a trolley while also having their child seated safely,” he said. CEO of the Australian Network on Disability Suzanne Colbert said the organisation welcomed the work Coles had done in meeting the needs of customers that required these trolleys. “By having accessible shopping trolleys available in stores across Australia, Coles is making it easier for families of children with disability to do their grocery shopping, without the experience causing undue stress or anxiety,” she said. Originally based on a US trolley known as 'Caroline’s Cart’, the trolley allows for a child of up to 70kg in weight and has padding on the sides, a harness and additional support in its structure. The trolley is available from the customer service desk at the Ocean Grove store.

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POLICE are searching for two stolen mountain bikes after an early-morning burglary from a house in Tuckfield Street. The bikes were stolen from a garage, about 3am on 23 March. Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan said burglars took a remote control from an unlocked car, using it to open the garage door and taking the bikes. He once again urged residents to secure their property properly. Police posted photos of the mountain bikes on Facebook on 28 March in hope that someone might recognise them. Anyone with information on the bikes can contact Leading Senior Constable Justin Joseph at Bellarine Police Station on 5256 2698 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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OCEAN Grove’s Max Jacobs recently started a personal training business, which he hopes will help curb rates of depression in the construction industry. The 25-year-old recently quit his career as an engineer, and has long been interested in fitness. But it wasn’t until a traumatic event in his youth that he became interested in it’s affects on mental health. “Before then it was more about how I looked than how I felt,” he said. In 2009, he said, a group of thugs attacked him during a night out in the city, just weeks before he started university. The incident caused a nasty head injury, and while Max was never diagnosed with a mental illness, it affected him profoundly. “I couldn’t concentrate, I couldn’t take notes and I felt really uncomfortable socially,” he said. “I couldn’t even talk to people anymore - which was pretty difficult in my first year of uni.” Max said he used fitness, mediation and nutrition to go from needing a personal assistant to being in the top 10 percent in his class. He became hooked and qualified as a physical trainer during the last two years of his degree. Max worked as an engineer after university, doing 60-plus hour weeks on a new Bendigo Hospital, when he noticed the stress creeping back in. “I was turning into a different person and after continually taking my problems out on my partner, friends and family,” he said. “I decided to quit my job as an engineer so that I could begin helping others in the construction industry.” Max cited statistics released recently by the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, which said construction workers were twice as likely to commit suicide. He’s targeting local tradies in hope his business, Brain Performance Personal Training, can help change this. Local personal trainer Max Jacobs. 152494

THE Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC) will have more room to build after the State Government granted the Dunes Cafe approval to expand west. Club president Steve Peatling said in original plans for the clubhouse’s planned upgrade, the restaurant would have expanded into existing clubhouse space. “Now, it means we don’t have to replace that floor space,” he said. “That’s a fairly big change - it means the plans have to be rejigged.” Mr Peatling told the Voice in early March he had received advice that the department would be likely to grant the approval. However, he did not wish to publicise the information, as Barwon Coast and the Dunes were negotiating terms for a lease renewal. Barwon Coast has now advertised the negotiations and is calling for public submissions, as it negotiates a possible 21-year lease with the cafe. Barwon Coast board member Phil Emery said this was normal when negotiating a new lease on Crown land. “It needs to be scrutinised as a fair and transparent process,” he said. Barwon Coast coastal operations manager John Henderson said this would likely mean two separate projects for the cafe and the clubhouse. “Originally the whole construction was going to take place together,” he said. Mr Peatling said construction would likely begin on the clubhouse upgrade in Easter next year. The club had originally wanted to begin construction in Easter this year, but changing circumstances have meant the club has regularly changed its plans. Mr Peatling said starting construction in April next year had long been a goal of the club. “It certainly hasn’t been deferred,” he said. “It wasn’t a conscious decision to put it off until April next year.” The government has committed $2.675 million to the club’s proposed $4.5-$5 million upgrade, with the club raising an additional $300,000. “We need about $1.5 million and then we’ll have the whole thing funded,” he said.

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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Jeff Lang, 15 April, $20. ■ The USA’s Foremost Harmonica Virtuoso, Phil Wiggins with Dom Turner, 26 May. ■ Three Kings, 25 June, $20. ■ Lloyd Spiegel, 1 July, $20. ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

A voice for the Diggers IT’S a far cry from the battlefields of France to Barwon Heads but Geoffrey Graham has done a lot of kilometres over the last few months. The Bendigo-based performer has been touring Victoria and will be in Barwon Heads on 24 April for his show: Voices of War. Recently, he travelled to Gallipoli, and battlefields and memorials in Belgium and France to better understand the Great War. “It gave me a sense of the enormity of the war that I couldn’t get through library research,” he said. “It is now much more personal for me.” Geoffrey has had roles in the Gallipoli (2015) and Anzac (1985) television mini-series. The show starts at 2.30pm at Barwon Heads Community Hall on April 24. To book visit gpac.org.au. Tickets $25, members $20.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm5.30pm.

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Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.

Cafe Maritana ■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.

MARKETS AND FAIRS Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, OctoberMarch at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, MaySeptember at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road.

Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

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Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.

Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.

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■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Free Yoga class in March for new students. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus,

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READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au

FAMILY FUN Koombahla Equestrian Park ■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available, phone 5256 2742.

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ Last Wednesday of month, chat room, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294. ■ Jelly Bean Drama - an educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Fridays 10am-10.45am. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel ■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Lyn or Ian Irwin, 5256 2242. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5251 2268 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

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Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619.

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet Morning Tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch

meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Starfish Bakery, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors; 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467.

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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With this man, the novelty never ends AWARD-WINNING artists Mic Conway and Matthew Fagan will bring their “unusual” talents to the Bellarine in a once-only show at the Potato Shed this month. The 20 April show is part of pair’s “Street of Dreams” tour, featuring music from Mic’s early band, Captain Matchbox. It also feature’s swag of Conway’s later songs, including “Jug Band Man" (featured on Spicks and Specks in 2011). Stripped back, irreverent and shameless, Mic and Matthew play idiosyncratic tunes that make jaws drop, toes tap and sides split. Some classic tin-pan melodies and some bizarre originals, “Street of Dreams" is surreal vaudeville with a sense of humour. Croon to melt your ears. Mic Conway is an ARIA award-winning singer, musician, songwriter, fire eater, magician, tap dancer, actor, juggler, latex mask maker, props builder and puppeteer. He was born into a family of vaudeville theatre and opera. In the 1970s he and his brother, Jim Conway founded the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. To their surprise it became a cult phenomenon, recording

seven records, two of which achieved gold status. Mic also joined the legendary Pram Factory Theatre in Melbourne, creating Soapbox Circus, where he was ringmaster, musician, juggler and acrobat. In 1978 Soapbox became the now world famous Circus Oz of which Mic was a founding member. Mic has toured across Australia, Britain, USA, New Zealand and Asia delighting audiences of all ages. His current outfit, Mic Conway’s National Junk Band is successfully touring and recording the most unique music and entertainment that defies categorisation. Matthew Fagan, who will open the show, has toured with Natalie Cole, The Original Buena Vista Social Club, Michael Crawford, Shirley Bassey and Billy Connolly. At the end of a 53-night tour, Billy Connolly presented him with a prized banjo saying “Matthew is the best guest artist I have ever toured with". Matthew takes you on a vibrant musical journey with a magical repertoire that crosses from Spanish Flamenco, Celtic,

Bluegrass and Blues with highlights from CD “One Day in Nashville”, Virtuoso - A Homage to My Ancestors and Ukuleleland. A highlight of Matthew’s was is his virtuosic hit rendition of J.S Bach’s Toccata on Celtic Steel String Guitar which featured in ABC’s Television Production “A Moody Christmas“ in 2012. Matthew founded a gypsy jazz, celtic world music group Gypsy Fire 1997. Gypsy Fire pioneered the Australian manouche gypsy jazz stage with fiery performances at festivals around Victoria. Their original album “Indigo Moon" still receives regular airplay on ABC FM. Matthew plays 10 string Spanish and gypsy guitar for the group, which features some of Australia’s leading gypsy jazz musicians. Starts 7.30pm, 20 April. Tickets: Adult $30, concession $25 and under-16 $20. Door sale tickets available for $5 extra. Call the Potato Shed on 5251 1998 or email potatoshed@geelongcity.vic.gov.au to book tickets.

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An eye on quality GREG Sly Optometry believes eyes deserve much more than a quick check and a cheap pair of specs. They know we only have one pair of eyes and they are precious. The optometrists have served Ocean Grove and surrounds for 29 years and built a reputation on thoroughness, attention to detail, and providing good quality, precision made spectacles tailored to meet patients’ individual visual requirements.

An important part of the service requires keeping up to date with the latest technology used to investigate the health of eyes and the optical products supplied. In the last two years they have had major renovations and purchased state-of-the-art equipment, enabling them to provide exceptional, cutting edge optometry in a spacious, modern and relaxed environment. The loyal staff have many years of experience in optom-

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DID you know that more than 86 per cent of Australians rate loss of sight as their number one health concern, and nearly two thirds of the population are more fearful of going blind over losing a limb or having a heart attack? Yet 4.1 million Australians have not had their eyes tested recently and one million have never had an eye exam. Majella O’Connor, of Ocean Eyes Optometrists says: “The main reason someone visits an optometrist today is that they experience some kind of vision change. Unfortunately, many symptoms of eye disease are either invisible or not immediately obvious, especially in the early stages, so it is really important that people of all ages not wait for a problem before seeing their local optometrist. This routine should start from pre-school years and then regularly thereafter.” The team at Ocean Eyes is passionate about delivering the best possible eyecare to the community, and for this reason Majella has recently purchased Ocean Grove’s first Optomap retinal imaging device. Unlike traditional imaging methods, the Optomap captures a staggering 80 per cent of the retina while traditional methods capture only 15 per cent. This makes it invaluable for detecting retinal holes, tears and detachments, as well as macula degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and even eye cancer. Phone 5255 5655 to make an appointment, and see well into the future.

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Hive of bird activity AT the time of writing this, it hasn’t rained for weeks. I think a rain dance is really required, and I hope it works! Despite the dry conditions, there has still been a lot of bird activity on the Bellarine and beyond. The best news was the successful fledging of the two hooded plover chicks reared on the beach in Collendina. I wrote in the last issue of ’The Voice’ that only one other chick had survived on the Bellarine this breeding season, but I was wrong, as I totally forgot about the two chicks that fledged in Point Lonsdale. There are many volunteers led by Andrea Dennett who have helped look after the hooded plover chicks on the beach, and they did a mighty job. Thanks also to all the dog walkers and beach goers who kept their dogs under control. There are only around 600 hooded plovers left in Victoria, so they need all the help they can get. Well done everyone! When I’ve had any spare time, I’ve been going to Anglesea Heath to just sit and relax. I’ve also been trying, unsuccessfully, to see the owlet nightjar and powerful owls that have been spotted at Ironbark Basin. I had some great luck at Point Addis last week when a rufous bristlebird ran across the road right in front of my car when I was exiting the car park. I’ve been trying to spot a rufous bristlebird for years. The rufous bristlebird also had some luck as being school holidays the car park was very busy and it made it to the other side of the road safely, unlike most chickens. The rufous bristlebird occurs in coastal areas of western Victoria and southeastern South Australia, from Torquay to the mouth of the Murray River, although is not found near Port Fairy, where there is dense vegetation to hide in. This bird is heard more often than it is seen, and it gives a loud, distinctive call. The rufous bristlebird is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird with short rounded wings and a long tail. The top of the head and the ear coverts

are a rufous colour. The neck and back are dark brown and the rump is reddish brown. The throat is whitish and the breast is grey-brown. These birds used to be found in Western Australia, but are now extinct there, and they are classed as ’near threatened’ in Victoria due to habitat destruction. It was lovely to see a rufous bristlebird, and I hope that there are many more hiding in the bushes at Point Addis. I had two other exciting sightings at Anglesea Heath last week. I have a little secret spot where I can sit in my car and watch the bird activity in a little pond. While sitting in my car I saw a male golden whistler, three scarlett robins, a male rufous whistler, many brown-headed honeyeaters, whiteeared honeyeaters, eastern spinebills, eastern yellow robins and spotted pardalotes. Last week, I also saw one beautiful firetail and an olive whistler, both of which I had never seen before. When I saw the beautiful firetail, I initially saw the red rump and was reminded of the red-eared firetail I saw in Margaret River last year, so I thought I was seeing things. The beautiful firetail is a small plump bird with white and dark-lined chest. The head has a black mask with pale blue rings around the eyes and a thick red beak. Its rump is a deep red, its legs and feet are creamy pink. The male has a black abdomen. The beautiful firetail is found in Southeastern Australia from Newcastle to Kangaroo Island however, the bird is most commonly seen in Tasmania and off-shore islands. It lives in coastal heathland forests and shrubbery, never far from water. The olive whistler is around 1820cm long, with olive brown plumage with a streaked white throat. The male has a dark grey head, pale grey breast and red-tinged buff belly and rump. The female lacks the red tinge, and has brown underparts. The legs, bill and eyes of both sexes are a brown-black. The olive whistler is found in far

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south east Queensland south through New South Wales and into Victoria and south eastern South Australia, Flinders and King Islands and Tasmania. The habitat is mainly wet forests. A small flock of endangered swift parrots has been seen at Pete and Chris’ pond in their block at Woodlands, which is exciting. Swift parrots have a regular annual migration pattern. All birds remain in Tasmania for breeding from September to March. Then in April, most move to the mainland for

the winter, to Victoria and New South Wales. They are probably nomadic in winter, looking for flowering trees. They do like the yellow gums of Ocean Grove and Pete and Chris’ pond. I also received a lovely email from Lynne who saw a mistletoe bird in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. I’ve never seen a mistletoe bird there, so it was a great observation, and thanks so much Lynne for sharing. I’ve been looking for a mistletoe bird there since I received Lynne’s email, to no avail.

There have been quite a few dead penguins seen on the main beach in Ocean Grove, unfortunately. The nearest penguin colonies are in Port Phillip Bay (St Kilda) and Phillip Island. Unfortunately, sometimes penguins drift a long way from their colony and get exhausted from the long journey and drown. Poor little fairy penguins. Hope it rains soon. - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond. com

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BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach. Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline. SHEEPWASH CLASSIC FUN RUN Easter brought with it bumper numbers to our coast for the start of the school holidays; and the Sheepwash Classic Fun Run was no exception. The major fundraising event for the Barwon Heads Primary School saw a record 663 starters in total for the 4 & 8 km races. As a major sponsor of the event I was pleased to be the official starter and Committee Chairman Phil Emery had the pleasure of presenting the major prizes. Congratulations to Sarah Jackson and her team of volunteers for a well organised event. FESTIVAL OF THE SEA Perfect weather greeted visitors to another fantastic festival on Sunday March 20th. The duck race was again a highlight of the day but great entertainment and food where also enjoyed by the many thousands who attended. For Barwon Coast it is the celebration of our connection to the sea that is the real highlight and as managers vested with the responsibility of caring for the interface between sea and our settlements it provides an opportunity to showcase our natural environment. In large part our foreshores are the last vestige of what was there before European development and as such play a vital role in preserving natural habitat for indigenous flora & fauna. A massive thank you to all the amazing volunteers from the Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove communities for their commitment to this year’s Festival of the Sea. The festival was once again a huge success. MOUNTAIN TO MOUTH – Geelong’s 80km Extreme Arts Walk - 6-7 May 2016 M~M is on again this year starting at the You Yangs on 6th May and finishing at Barwon Heads 7pm on 7th May. To register to take part in this extreme walk event, please email carolinem@karingal.org.au or phone 52222 1484.

Hooded Plovers The Hooded Plover chicks between 6W – 5W are now almost a month old. But they still have a long way to go. These chicks will not fly for another 21 days so we all must still keep an eye out for them, keep dogs on a leash, walk the other way and let others know. Together we can make a difference. Grey Fantails As the seasons change we start to see different wildlife across our coastal reserves. More recently we saw the first arrival of the Grey Fantails. A small bird that fans its tail feathers out and rarely sits still, feeding on flying insects. Their nest is impressive, with the bottom having a long tapering stem that resembles a wine glass. Varied Carpet Shark A Varied Carpet Shark beached itself along 13th Beach, and unfortunately it was at the end of its life. This nocturnal fish hides in caves and crevices commonly in the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary feeding mainly on shellfish. This fish lays the ‘mermaid purse’ egg casings that are sometimes found in beach washed debris. BARWON HEADS SEAWALL & PROMENADE Work on the final stage of the reconstruction of the promenade is near completion. The final concrete pour was completed successfully on the last Friday of February. The new handrail is currently being fabricated and installation will begin immediately after Easter. With the expected high numbers of visitors over Easter, Barwon Coast will again install water filled barriers to allow the promenade to be opened for the holiday period. PARK SMART Thieves everywhere are opportunistic, and our coastal reserves are no different. Prevent becoming a statistic down the coast, protect yourselves and your valuables by locking your cars, removing your valuables or be prepared to lose them. NEW WEBSITE FOR BARWON COAST Barwon Coast website has been redeveloped with lots of news and educative topics. Please take a look at our new site which we hope will assist you in making decisions when frequenting the beaches of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Check us out at www.barwoncoast.com.au DOG ON BEACHES From the 1st of February ‘Dogs on Leash’ are allowed in a number of areas where access is prohibited over the busy summer period. However a reminder to dog owners, that we are experiencing numerous dogs off-leash within leashed zones. Please be mindful that our dog control orders are in place for all to enjoy this special place and to protect natural values including wildlife. Dogs along the Barwon estuary and from 13W to 20W must be on a leash at all times until the 1st May. Please remember the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is a No Dog zone all year round. Penalties do apply. Gary McPike General Manager

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Nerves early, but Waves turn the tide SURFSIDE Waves kicked off its womens division one season with a 3-1 win against Kardinia on Saturday. The Waves started a little nervously, but soon settled in to the game with players taking a touch and getting the passing game going. New player Faye Kendall came on

after 10 minutes to spell winger Steffi Wallace and scored a beautiful curving goal with her very first touch. The Waves went to sleep for a little while and Kardinia equalised from a corner. The team didn’t drop their heads, though and continued to play the ball around.

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the side.The new midfield took a little time to get used to each other, but with the tireless work from Jordan Tabakovic, Allana Gilbee who dropped back to cover, Gina Murphy and Neisha Pearson, the Waves controlled the game well in the second half. Wingers Wallace and Alexis Pearson gave Kardinia no end of problem,

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Tidal wave of growth THE Surfside Waves junior numbers have grown remarkably in the past four years. The junior players now form the biggest sector in terms of numbers with a massive 146 players for 2016 compared with 79 just two years ago. The club is rapt with the figures and feels it’s a testament to the hard work of the whole committee, the welcoming and ‘can do’ attitude of the club and the huge growth in the demand for playing soccer.

In particular, female participation has skyrocketed. The club has an under-9 girls team and female participation has grown 200 per cent in two years. The club has been working hard with its cross-river neighbours, Barwon Heads, to make a combined Barwon Heads/Surfside Waves under-14 girls team. This gives the Waves two under-14 girls teams. It seems the future of the round-ball code is bright in the Ocean Grove area.

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Grubs Colts 1 winning start OCEAN Grove under-18 Colts 1 sang their Grubber theme song with fantastic energy after a 53-point win over Geelong Amateur at Queens Park on Saturday 9 April. In the first game of AFL Barwon under-18 grading games, the elite Grubbers commenced the new season in fine style with an eight-goal plus victory. Final scores were Ocean Grove 12.12.84 to Geelong Amateur 4.7.31. Ocean Grove gun junior Ollie Monteith, who made his Grubber senior debut in round one against Drysdale, booted three goals for the visitors. Grubber pair Mickitja Rotumah-

Onus and Kyle Ewart who were among their side’s best players, both kicked two goals each. In the earlier under-18 grading match at Queens Park, Geelong Amateur 2 defeated Ocean Grove 2 by 39 points. Final scores Geelong Amateur 15.14.104 to Ocean Grove 10.5.65. The Grubbers got within five goals of the home side at three-quarter time after kicking four goals compared to Amateur’s one major in the third quarter. Jesse Caligiuri, Darcy Copeland, Harry Dodds and Lachlan Slater all kicked two goals each for Ocean Grove.

Singing Grubs: Ocean Grove under-18 Colts 1 celebrate a great win over Geelong Amateur at Queens Park in the rooms. 152659

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Juniors set the record straight WITH great anticipation, the Cobra boys, coaches, parents and committee members kicked off the 2016 season with a record number of teams, including the newly formed under-9s. UNDER 9 OGCC Cobras (63) v Barwon Heads Gulls (14). The six goal scorers were Sam, Keegan, Lachlan, Tom, Oliver and Darcy. Encouragement awards were presented to Lachlan and Kai. OGCC Orange (27) v Torquay Ashley (37). OGCC White (43) v Portarlington (7). A fantastic start to the season with every player contributing and showing a wilingess to listen, learn and put instruction into practice within the game with no greater example than Archie Moran kicking three goals creating some others, then running into an open goal and handballing to a team-mate to allow him to kick a goal. All players held their positions well and made positive decisions. Lucas Anderson, Noah Coglan and Jack McGough led the team well and set a great example for their team-mates. OGCC Blue (42) v Torquay McCartney (0). The participation and involvement of the boys was very even across the ground for all four quarters. While there were some standout performances, the overall effort was the key difference in the two teams. The use of handball was particularly impressive and this was a major factor in the performance. UNDER 10 OGCC Orange (10) v Torquay Aldridge (28) A tight battle and fantastic team work with great chains of handballs which brought delight to the coach and the cheering crowd. Dominating the first half was the handy duo of Miller Keck and Finlay Rolfs. A great goal was kicked by Shay and a late run by Torquay saw them get over the line. Encouragement awards to Alex Gibbon and Shay Kilpatrick. OGCC Blue (28) v Barwon Heads Heads (18) The Blue boys enjoyed a great start to the season, teaming together to have a win against Barwon Heads. Captain for the day Rory Phillips led from the front, hitting his targets with that deadly left foot. Thanks to Kai, Henry, Braden and Liam who showed great sportsmanship by playing a quarter for Barwon Heads when they were a player short. UNDER 12 OGCC Blue (34) v Torquay Browning (62). OGCC Orange (19) v Torquay Davey (21). Sunday was super blowy down at the Quay reserve with the wind running from wing to wing, this kept both sides relatively scoreless until the

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last term when young superboot Noah Collins booted the snakes first from just inside 50. The Tigers responded well and leapt in front which left the boys a little battered. Not to be outdone Dylan Grace and Will Irwin booted a goal a piece which had everyone biting their nails however the final siren left the team just shy. Nick Gibbon was captain with Will Stute his vice - both boys led superbly and were outstanding. Toby Gill took some hangers with Hamish Green feeding him, Bailey Hague looked after his brothers when needed, Riley Hynson showed some tremendous courage. Awards to Oscar Kopec-Teague, James Croswell and Zac Mifsud. OGCC White (26) v Leopold Dowsett (26). The Snakes travelled to take on Leopold Dowsett with a nailbiter to start the season off, with both teams kicking 3.8.26. Goals to James Devine, Lachie Wallbank and James Barry. Awards to Ayden Dunell and Connor Asquith. OGCC Cobras (41) v Barwon Heads Heads (69). It was a terrific outcome as the Barwon Heads team only fielded one bottom-age child and jumped the start in the first quarter but by half time there was only one point between the teams. Barwon Heads kicked away in the third and held the lead until the final siren. The highlight of the day was the attack on the ball. Finlay and Jackson helped out with numbers. Awards to Nathan, Ben and Ted. UNDER 14 OGCC 1 (140) vs Modewarre (12). The first grading game against Modewarre was a pleasing result for the young Cobra team. Leaders Cooper Tully, Will Monk, Bryce Dunell and Nathan Down led the way. Rhys Devlin showed great courage with his attack on the ball and Xavier Norman set up many goals with his unselfishness. OGCC 2 (15) vs Torquay Nairn (41). Cobras footy was back and what a great way to start the season with a cracking game. The boys played a great brand of footy and with their attack on the ball and willingness to work for each other all over the ground never in question they were always in the contest. Captain for the day Copper Collett led from the front. Encouragement awards to Bradley Beckwith and Will Lamb. OGCC 3 (0) vs St Mary’s 3 (118). The thirds played some good footy against a stronger St Mary’s side at Memorial. Skipper Lucas Bakker was in and under at the contest, Jimmy Spowart took the game on and the Harrison-Roberts twins, Kody and Jye, tried hard all day. Some good signs for an early grading game.

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GOAL: Connor Fisher strolls into an open goal during the Ocean Grove under-16 game on Saturday. 152667 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM

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Clean sweep to Grubbers By CLAUDIA BRITT ROUND 2 THE round started with showers as Ocean Grove played at home against Portarlington for a clean sweep of junior games. The girls did very well defensively, keeping Portarlington goalless for three quarters. 13 and Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 38 v Portarlington 2. Best players were Lucy Teese, Emily Green and Amelia Cunningham. A versatile team combining well all over the court to keep the opposition to two goals. 13 and Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 50 v Portarlington 2. Best players were Annabelle Soppitt, Emily Dalziel and Emilie Punton. Great goal scoring by all four goal shooters including a 17 goal effort to Kimberley Hart. 15 and Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 35 v Portarlington 8. Best players were Kimberley Hart, Gemma Bell and Nikita Page. A great effort both ends of the court in defence and offence with a massive goal haul by Keely Reid with 28 goals. 15 and Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 42 v Portarlington 8. Best players were Ashlee Bohan, Olivia Jubber and Elli Campbell. The girls retained the pressure on Portarlington with tough match-ups all over the court. 17 and Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 35 v Portarlington 12. Best players were Emma Walker, Rachel Mercer and Michaela Giblin. Ocean Grove came from behind to level at half time before winning by four goals. 17 and Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 31 v Portarlington 27. Best players were Emma Simpson,

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Larissa Dixon puts pressure on a Portarlington player. 152367 Molly Winter and Coco Fraser. ROUND 3 Ocean Grove travelled to Queen’s Park for their first away game against Geelong Amateur. The juniors came away with a complete set of wins. Coming from behind and levelling at three quarter time, the girls scraped in with a one goal win. 13 and Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 14 v Amateurs 13. Best players were Anna Smith, Charli Duckett and Anabelle Sargeant. A great effort by the girls, keeping the opposition to only one goal in the second half.

13 and Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 24 v Amateurs 4. Best players were Bella Kemp, Rylee Finlay and Bayley Herbert. The girls did well, maintaining and extending their margin at each quarter. 15 and Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 24 v Amateurs 5. Best players were Madeleine Crothers, Sharni Thebes and Mia Smith. The girls set up the win with a strong first quarter, sustaining their lead throughout the game. 15 and Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 25 v Amateurs 14.

Best players were Eliza Vallelonga, Monet New and Elyssa Winter. After a slow start in the first quarter the girls took control and finished strongly. 17 and Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 37 v Amateurs 15. Best players were Isabelle Teague, Brielle King and Rachel Mercer. A strong second half saw the team turn the game around and win by 17 goals. 17 and Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 32 v Amateurs 15. Best players were Meghan Carr, Madelyn Caligiuri and Paige Drinkwater.

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Mixed bag for Grove OCEAN Grove’s A and B Grade sides had many challenges to face with some quick play from their opponents on Saturday - Geelong Amateur. C and D Grade had closer encounters but couldn’t take the four points while the 19s shone out with their close win. A Grade: Ocean Grove 22 v Geelong Amateur 43. Best: C Parker, V Rischitelli, L Hood A Grade girls played out the four quarters but Ammos’ transition from defence to attack was crucial to their win today. Outstanding play from Candice Parker, fresh from her Victorian Mixed Netball grand final win, backed up by Vanessa Rischitelli and Lucy Hood. B Grade: Ocean Grove 26 v Geelong Amateur 55. Best: B Taylor, M Badrock, C Britt Ammos took the game right up to the B Grade girls with some fast, quick thinking play. Young Bridget Taylor and Claudia Britt were trying all their cards in the centre with the ‘rock in defence’ Meg Badrock trying to limit the score line. C Grade: Ocean Grove 20 v Geelong Amateur 14. Best: P Birch, B Fankhauser, A Binns C Grade managed to contain the Ammos consistent scoring ability with some great defensive work from Paula Birch and Bree Fankhauser, topped off with Amber Binns taking stock in the centre. D Grade: Ocean Grove 27 v Geelong Amateur 33. Best: N Maslen, R Mayor, K Boswell D Grade stuck with the game plan and had a great last quarter trying to

Tina Birch shoots for goal. 152366 peg back the final scoreline. Grove’s centre court was on fire through Nikita Maslen, Rachael Mayor and then Keely Boswell in the last quarter throwing everything at them. 19U: Ocean Grove 23 v Geelong Amateur 20. Best: L Doyle, T Payne, J Sutton, Another win on the board for the 19s in a close-fought match with Loretta Doyle setting the pace on the wing feeding it into goaler Jesse Sutton with reliable defence controller Taya Payne getting her hands onto plenty of the ball. On Saturday 2 April, Ocean Grove took on Portarlington. A Grade: Ocean Grove 20 v Portarlington 44. Best: M Badrock, V Rischitelli, L Hood. A Grade’s youthful side is

Erin Mercer puts a goal on the board. 152366 learning each week to take on the new challenges presented but Port’s team experience showed out today. Great defence from Meg Badrock and Vanessa Rischitelli together with Lucy Hood on the wing. B Grade: Ocean Grove 51 v Portarlington 30. Best: A O’Keefe, L Hood, T Birch. B Grade have started the season strongly with Alyse O’Keefe and Lucy Hood creating some magic in the centre court together with Tina Birch goaling strongly. C Grade: Ocean Grove 29 v Portarlington 12. Best: E Bolton, K Geerings, K Collett. C Grade restricted Port’s attack

with Kylie Collett’s defence work together with some clever goaling from Eden Bolton and Katie Geerings. D Grade: Ocean Grove 30 v Portarlington 14. Best: K Boswell, T Splatt, B Walter. D Grade took Port on with some great netball from Keely Boswell switching from wing to goals and defenders Tam Splatt and Brooke Walter keeping the Port scorers on their toes. 19U: Ocean Grove 25 v Portarlington 14. Best: T Payne, J Sutton, P Humphrey. 19s are showing their style with Taya Payne holding firm in defence and the goalers Jesse Sutton and Phoebe Humphrey popping the goals in.

Alyse O’Keefe works overtime for Ocean Grove in the B Grade game against Portarlington. Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM. 152366

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Second Shell Road win for Grubbers THE Grubbers came to light with their second straight victory at their new Shell Road home, defeating Portarlington by 38 points on 2 April. Ocean Grove has a 2-0 start in 2016 - a far contrast from last season where the Grubbers lost their first four games under new coach Wayne Walsh. Grubber forward Travis Gavin - who snared four goals in his side’s round one win against Drysdale - was in good form and booted five majors against Portarlington, while Patrick West and Jahd Anderson both kicked two goals. The visitors were not overawed in the early stages on the bigger surrounds at Shell Road and led by four points at quarter time. Ocean Grove fought back in the second quarter and went into the half-time break with a 20-point advantage. The home side extended the margin buffer at the last break out to 34 points. In

the final term Ocean Grove kicked 2.3 compared to Portarlington’s 1.5. Ocean Grove star trio Jahd Anderson, Andrew Jarvis and new recruit James Linton all played key roles in the win. Portarlington overcame Ocean Grove in the reserves curtain-raiser by 28 points. Final scores were Portarlington 10.11.71 to Ocean Grove 6.7.43. Grubber key forward Matt McCartney booted four goals despite his side’s loss.

Goal beckoning for Freo: Ocean Grove forward Daniel Freeman has a shot at goal against Portarlington. 152380 Picture: JAMIE CULLUM

BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 13.17.95 PORTARLINGTON 8.9.57 Ocean Grove: Goals: T. Gavin 5, J. Anderson 2, P. West 2, M. Laidler, J. Linton, D. Freeman, K. Williams Best: J. Anderson, A. Jarvis, J. Linton, T. Gavin, A. Baxter, D. King

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Leaping Jarvis: Ocean Grove ruckman Andrew Jarvis flies high for a ruck contest in the Grubbers' win over Portarlington. 152380

Spoiling the Demons: Ocean Grove reserves player Callum Docherty, centre, attempts to spoil a kick from Portarlington during his side's loss to the Demons. 152377

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Amateur too strong By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove coach Wayne Walsh says the Grubbers need to execute their skills better against the BFL’s elite following a heavy loss to Geelong Amateur on 9 April. The reigning BFL premier unfurled the flag at Queens Park in style with an 11-goal win over the Grubbers last Saturday. Even without gun ruckman Peter Street and suspended midfielder Baden Dodd, Amateur, which had up to six stars missing from last year’s BFL premiership team, was too strong for Ocean Grove. The absence of Amateur sharpshooter Mitch Day, who missed with a hamstring injury, allowed Kristian Bucovaz to shine in front of goal with five majors. Walsh said critical turnovers and Amateur’s six goals to Ocean Grove’s one in the second term had killed off any hopes of a Grubber revival. Ocean Grove went into the quarter-time break on even terms with both teams locked at 19 apiece. “We started well, we just had a bad 15 minutes in the second quarter, which killed us,” Walsh told the Voice. “We just turned the ball over all day, they (Amateur) would have got 10 goals from our turnovers – so that’s (almost) the difference in the margin. You can’t play footy that way – it is as simple as that. There are so many things we need to improve on against the good sides – it is (our) execution with the footy.” A collision injury to Grubber prized recruit and on-baller James Linton, who later returned in the final half, restricted his side’s impact. “We were playing really well and it stopped our momentum and it hurt us,” Walsh said. “There was a heavy collision – he (Linton) played the game out, but he could not play the way he wanted.” Amateur, which led by 24 points at three-quarter time, went on a goal ram-

SCOREBOARD GEELONG AMATEUR V OCEAN GROVE BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD FINAL SCORES GEELONG AMATEUR 18.15.123 DEFEATED OCEAN GROVE 8.9.57 Ocean Grove Goals: K. Williams, J. Wills, A. Baxter, J. Linton, T. Gavin, L. Rock, M. Laidler, D. King. Best players: D. King, P. Maloney, K. Long, J. McTaggart, A. Jarvis, H. Walker.

Grubbers ponder ways to get back into Amateur contest: Ocean Grove senior players gather at three-quarter time during the club's Picture credit: OGFNC loss to Geelong Amateur at Queens Park on Saturday. 152660 page in the final term with eight goals compared to Ocean Grove’s one. Despite the loss Walsh saw some positives from Ocean Grove’s midfield with its centre clearances wins. “We won with centre clearances if

that’s any indication that is pretty good,” he said. The Grubbers sit in fifth position with a 2-1 record after three rounds with home wins against Drysdale in round one and Portarlington in round two.

Ocean Grove will now meet Modewarre this Saturday at Community Bank Oval at 2.10pm. “We've got to win this week, I think we will be better for the run against Amateur,” Walsh said.

Grubs challenge Ammos for three quarters OCEAN Grove challenged Geelong Amateur for three quarters in their reserves grade curtain-raiser clash at Queens Park on Saturday. Heading into the fourth quarter Ocean Grove were only 10 points behind Amateur, before the home team slammed on six majors in the final term to win by 28 points. Final scores were Geelong Amateur 14.10.94 to Ocean Grove 10.6.66. Veteran Grubber Wayde ‘Chooka’ Piec made his first appearance since round nine last season and booted two goals, while star key forward Matt McCartney kicked three goals. Ocean Grove pair Joel Woolhouse and Reid Billington kicked two goals each. The Grubbers, who sit in ninth position with a 0-3 record after three rounds, will be determined to register their first victory this Saturday when they face Modewarre at Modewarre.

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