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Cider house rules By LUKE VOOGT WALLINGTON’S Flying Brick Cider House celebrated the first-ever World Cider Day last Friday, with a series of demonstrations by master maker Nyall Condon. Nyall’s been at the Flying Brick since it began and loves the creativity of making cider. As well as producing the Brick’s main varieties, Nyall and his staff churn out a variety of original batches. “Every batch we produce can be a new and exciting direction,” he said. Nyall’s other favourite part of the job is the feedback. “Nothing makes us smile more than hearing someone - who doesn’t know we are listening - raving about one of our ciders,” he said. Nyall Condon and Laura Watach unload the next batch of apples at Flying Brick Cider House. 155103

Lowdown on crime By LUKE VOOGT DESPITE recent burglaries, crime rates in Ocean Grove are much lower than the state average, says the Bellarine’s top cop. Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan said social media pages, while providing great “eyes on the ground”, could exaggerate perceptions of local crime. “Many of the stats haven’t increased – they’ve actually decreased,” he said. “But the community down here doesn’t accept crime and we love that they are so passionate about preventing it.”

The Voice did its own analysis based on statistics released by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). In 2015 crimes in Ocean Grove made up 2.3 per cent of all crimes in Greater Geelong. Given the town is about five per cent of the Greater Geelong’s population, this number is relatively low. In 2011, Ocean Grove crimes made up 3.1 per cent of the Geelong total, indicating crime is increasing here, but more slowly than in the city. The crime rate in Geelong is marginally higher than the Victorian average, implying crime in Ocean Grove is much lower than the rest of the state.

However, burglary has plagued local homes and businesses, increasing by 116 per cent between 2010 and 2015. This easily outstrips Ocean Grove’s population growth of 10 percent, according to Geelong Council’s 2010 and 2015 population estimates. Police Minister and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the State Government’s 2015/16 Budget included funding for an additional 15 police in Bellarine and Geelong. “This is clearly an issue in Bellarine, and the additional police we’ve funded for the area will help improve frontline responses,” she said.

The sharpest rise in burglaries – 37 percent – occurred between 2010 and 2011 (in the first year of the Baillieu government). Local politicians, such as Western Victoria Region MP Simon Ramsay, have used local crime statistics recently to attack opponents. “Thefts are up 150 per cent in Ocean Grove compared to 2013,” he said. However, CSA chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said this was not the case. According to CSA statistics thefts rose 49 per cent during this period. Continued on page 2

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Burglary arrest after spree By LUKE VOOGT GEELONG police recently arrested a suspect over a spate of burglaries in Ocean Grove late last month. Police arrested a 19-year-old Grovedale man at a Grovedale house on 31 May. Sergeant Anthony Henderson, of Geelong CIU, said the man had been wanted in relation to a spate of burglaries in The Terrace on 24 May. Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta, Florence and Threads, Cenzo and Co, Uncle Jack’s and Oceans Secret all had their

front windows smashed in that morning. Despite causing hundreds of dollars in damage, the offenders only got away with small amounts of cash and a few items, according to staff. Sgt Henderson said there had been a total of 13 burglaries that morning in Geelong and the Bellarine. Police interviewed the Grovedale man and charged him with 40 counts of burglary allegedly committed at stores in the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong. The man was also charged

with another 60 associated offences and appeared before the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 1 June. Police obtained CCTV footage of three people in a green Ford Fiesta from The Terrace burglaries on 24 May and are still on the hunt for two other suspects. They have also recovered the car. In related news, Geelong detectives recently arrested a 21-year-old Horsham man in relation to last month’s burglary at Surf Junction in Drysdale.

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Door knock gets a sporting chance OCEAN Grove Rotary raised $10,744 during Red Cross Month this year, with the help of local cyclists and cricketers. Organiser Peter Hawthorne recently announced the final total for the appeal, which ran throughout March. “We just want to thank the people who volunteered and gave money,” he said. Peter said the appeal regularly raises more than $10,000 and

shows the generosity of Bellarine residents. John Graham and his group of cyclists again got involved, while the Ocean Grove Cricket Club joined in for the first time. Club president Paul Jubber wants his cricketers to support the collection each year. Paul said the positive feedback from the community gave the players a buzz while they were doorknocking.

“It’s good for our young people to see that there’s more to life then turning up for a game on Saturday,” he said. “We receive a lot of sponsorship and support from the community, so we would like to put a bit back in.” About 60 volunteers participated in the collection, including long time collectors Kath Wade and Barbara Dix.

Lowdown on crime stats From page 1 THEFTS increased 18.5 per cent from 2010 to 2015 (168 to 199). Thefts rose sharply to 245 offences in 2011 and dropped to 133 offences in 2013, before increasing again. Between 2010 and 2015 the total crime in Ocean Grove increased by 17 percent. CSA recorded increases in crimes against the person (83 per cent) and property crimes (16 per

cent), while drug, public order and other offences decreased by 47, 44 and 75 per cent respectively. Justice procedure offences, which include bail violations, increased by 300 per cent between 2010 and 2015, and doubled between 2014 and 2015. Simon Ramsay and the Coalition recently criticised the Andrews Government for “wanting to water down” the Bail Act.

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Early morning crash mystery POLICE are investigating whether a man was thrown from his ute after an early morning crash on Grubb Road. Bellarine SES controller Dion Henderson said the man was sitting with a bystander when crews arrived at the scene at 3.30am, 29 May.

Mr Henderson said the bystander, who lived nearby, heard the man crying for help and spotted him several metres from the ute. Bellarine Police said the man veered off the side off the road, hitting a tree, which snapped and fell onto the road.

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Police Minister pressured By LUKE VOOGT NEW State Police Minister Lisa Neville is already facing pressure and Opposition attacks after a number of local crimes within days of her new appointment. The Bellarine MP took on the Police portfolio after the Victorian Government’s latest cabinet reshuffle on 23 May. Early the next day, a spate of burglaries occurred in The Terrace, renewing calls for CCTV and greater police presence in the Bellarine. Police have since arrested a Grovedale man and are searching for two other suspects. Western Victoria MP Simon Ramsay said Ms Neville’s lack of support for CCTV in the Bellarine made her “a disappointing choice”. According to a survey sent to thousands of Bellarine residents last month, Mr Ramsay said, 97 per cent were concerned about ris-

ing crime rates. “Communities in Lisa Neville’s own backyard are living in fear and she still refuses to support CCTV funding,” he said. “Hopefully now as the Minister for Police she will begin to notice what is happening in her own neighbourhood and take action to make the Bellarine a safer place to live.” Ms Neville was in Drysdale on 20 May prior to the reshuffle, to promote the $13,000 Bellarine Community Safety website. She said the website would be a “one-stop shop” for crime prevention information for residents. It will be funded from a $30,000 grant for Bellarine Community Safety Group which Ms Neville established last year. During the announcement Ms Neville responded to criticism about CCTV funding, saying the State Government’s Public Safety Infrastructure funding bids had

been highly competitive. Both the Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch and the Ocean Grove Community Association submitted applications through Geelong Council. “The applications made by the council for CCTV cameras for Drysdale and Ocean Grove were not up to standard,“ Ms Neville said. “In this case they were let down.” Ms Neville said the government had funded 15 extra police for Geelong and the Bellarine and extended hours at local police stations. “I think it’s ironic the Opposition has anything to say given they let three police stations close,” she said. Bellarine Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan, said crime in the Bellarine was much lower than the state average, despite recent burglaries.

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Product list fires up for farmers in milk price ‘war’

By LUKE VOOGT

A GEELONG man has created an online resource which will allow Ocean Grove and Bellarine shoppers to help local farmers battle discounted supermarket milk. Patrick O’Callaghan created The Milk List, which identifies outlets which sell the products of local dairy farmers. Mr O’Callaghan added the resource to localfoodloop.com, to help dairies struggling with cuts to farm gate prices – already competing against supermarket-brand milk as cheap as $1 a litre. Public uproar has led consumers to seek out independent products but supermarkets have responded, packing fridges with their own discounted products. The dominance of supermarket-brand milk in local stores has angered consumers who have expressed their outrage with images and comments on social media. But Mr O’Callaghan’s list has grown to hundreds of products, identifying where they are available and including a ‘crowd consensus’ field for consumers to rate each product. The list allows visitors to add their own “local milk knowledge” including the brand and outlets where it is sold. Some of the listed brands include Sungold, Moriac Farmstead Dairy, Aussie Farmers Direct and Schulz Organic Farms. The list has gone national but contains numerous sites around the Bellarine where consumers can buy independent-brand milk. Mr O’Callaghan said his list was all about helping to save Australian farming jobs. “We put together the Milk List as an opportunity for people to find those places and if they want to spend their money in a better way this allowed them to do that,” he told ABC radio. “Because they’re the things ... that keep regional communities alive.”

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OCEAN Grove bricklayer Travis Lamb and his daughter Maddie will take on the cold waters of the English Channel this July. Travis said he was impressed by his 14-year-old daughter’s determination to swim the channel. “She’s the reason I’m doing it,” he said. The pair will join a five-person relay team for the crossing, which includes Travis’s brother – a swim coach from Warrnambool – and his niece. Maddie said she can’t wait to jump in the channel with her cousin. “I thought it would be a pretty cool thing to do with her,” she said. The team will swim across the channel to France and back again to England on 8 July, in roughly 24 hours. Each person on the team will swim an hour at a time, covering about 3.5 kilometres. Travis and Maddie have been training for the last 18 months at local beaches and will fly to England in a few weeks. Travis said the ocean here is roughly the same temperature in winter as the English Channel in summer, making it perfect to train in. “It’s taken some time to acclimatise though,” he said. Travis and Maddie have been doing two open-water swims and four pool sessions a week in preparation for the crossing. The two Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club members said open-water swims are great “chill-out time”. “It clears your head,” Maddie said. “No-one can annoy you out there,” Travis added.

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It’s a model hobby By LUKE VOOGT

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highlight for younger crowds. The best thing about Lego - from Duplo to advanced robotics - David said, is it was only limited by your imagination. “It’s great to show the kids you can go off and build anything you want,” he said. Queenscliff Bricks runs from 9am to 4.30pm on 18 June and 9am to 3pm on 19 June, at Point Lonsdale Primary School. Tickets available at trybooking. com/186412: adults $10, children aged five to 14 $6 and under fives free. Queenscliff Rotary will put every dollar raised towards to local, national and international Rotary projects.

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LONG-TIME Lego enthusiast David Low is getting excited for Queenscliff Bricks this month. The 50-year-old IT expert from Ocean Grove renewed his love for Lego 15 years ago with his then three-year-old son. “As soon as he stopped eating everything I started building it with him,” David said. David has created with the bricks for most of his life. “I had Lego when I was young and I’ve still got many of my old sets,” he said. His passion is creating scale models of military planes and ships, and masterpieces that go beyond the instructions on the box. “I had some Star Wars kits and after building them I thought that I could do a better version,” he said. But like most Adult Fans of Lego (AFOL), the bricks took a backseat to finding a job, alcohol and chasing the opposite sex during his teenage years. “We all go through our ‘dark age’ where we put it to the side for life stuff,” he said. David has exhibited in Queenscliff Bricks since it began in 2012. He’s been involved in various regional exhibitions, but said it’s great to have one just 10 minutes down the road. “It’s a good excuse to get it out of the box,” he said. This year he’ll be exhibiting scale models of planes, many with working propellers and other moving parts. One of his planes can taxi down a runway, which he said was usually a

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Good call for Claire OGCA 2016 AGM

By LUKE VOOGT WITH crime dominating the news and social media, Ocean Grove resident Claire Kovacic knows there are still good people out there. Claire accidentally dropped her iPhone and case - which contained her bank cards and licence - in Trident Court while walking her son home from kinder. After getting home and realising she’d lost her phone, she went back out and retraced her steps. She returned home before it got dark, ready to concede defeat, when she heard the doorbell. “A Good Samaritan had already picked it up while walking her dog,” Claire said. “It’s so reassuring to know our neighbours are looking out for each other.” The woman didn’t give her name, but Claire got her address so she could leave a thank you note. “I had to persist to get her address as she was not looking for a thank you - just doing the right thing,” Claire said. “It was a good feeling to know someone had taken the time to not only to pick it up - but to walk around and deliver it.” Every day people in Ocean Grove are doing good deeds and looking out for each other. If you know someone who deserves recognition, email luke.voogt@ voicegroup.com.au

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Our Guest Speaker is;

*Hon. Lisa Neville (Member for Bellarine District and Minister for Police and Minister for Water)

So feel free to attend and hear what the OGCA has been up to and tell us what you want us to lobby for in the upcoming Federal Election. Also ask questions of Lisa Neville about State Government, the Bellarine and Ocean Grove. Claire Kovacic's phone, bank cards and licence were returned by a good Samaritan. 154737

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Safety group meets State View, with Lisa Neville MP

safety. These grants are now open and I encourage communities, police and council to work together to apply for funds. Ocean Grove Mobile Office As the Member for Bellarine I believe it is important that I am readily accessible to local residents. But because the electorate is made up of different communities that are geographically dispersed, I know it can be difficult for some people to meet me in my Newcomb office. Therefore, on a regular basis I hold a “mobile office" in each town so locals can meet me if they wish. In mid-May I held one such office at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre and I thank Nicki Dunne and her team for their assistance. On the day I met with a number of people to discuss their issues and ideas. Of course it is not possible to see everyone who seeks a meeting at the time, but my office is now assisting those I could not meet. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club On Saturday 14 May it was with pleasure that I attended the Ocean

Grove Surf Life Saving Clubs annual presentation night. Currently I am working closely with the club in having their clubsrooms upgraded, a project that the State Government has committed more than $2.6 million dollars towards. In addition, the club is looking to build a new observation tower and I again fully support this project as it will importantly provide better sight for life savers and closer direct communication with the public. I thank and commend president Steve Peatling and all those members of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club for their work and look forward to working with them on these important projects. 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

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Bellarine Community Safety Group COMMUNITY safety is of course important to the people of the Bellarine and as such I have welcomed recent initiatives such as the employment of 15 extra local police and the re-opening of Queenscliff, Portarlington and Drysdale police stations. And late last year the Bellarine Community Safety Group was formed that I co-chair with Assistant Commissioner for Police Tess Walsh. This group is made up of police and community representatives from across the peninsula. Newly appointed Bellarine Station Commander Shane Madigan represents local police, while Ocean Grove is represented by Michael Harbour of the community association and Barwon Heads by Judith Brookes. The safety group last met in late May and at that meeting it was agreed to establish a new one-stop Bellarine safety website for local residents and traders to reference.

The website will allow people to do things such as look up crime data for their area, seek out any crime prevention campaign or initiatives that could be available and importantly link up to other emergency service websites such as the CFA and SES. This new website will give people important information about the safety of their community but also what they can do to keep their area safe. At the May meeting the group also heard from local police that despite a community perception that crime is on the rise, and that there have in fact been recent crime spikes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, statistics show that crime rates overall are actually trending downwards on the Bellarine. In regards to CCTV, this year’s State Budget contained additional dollars for the “Public Infrastructure Fund” which enables councils to apply for up to $250,000 (for each project) for CCTV and/or urban design changes to improve community

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WE are nearly half way through the year and many activities have occurred since our last newsletter and some important events are happening over the next two months. The Ocean Grove Community Association's AGM will be at 7pm 14 June at the Ocean Grove Library (Presidents Avenue). Our guest speaker will be the Hon Lisa Neville (Member for Bellarine District and State Minister). We encourage you to attend and listen to what Lisa has to say about State Government initiatives, the Bellarine and Ocean Grove. Then ask questions on what is important to you. We also welcome people to become committee members. The OGCA together with the Barwon Heads Association has organised a Community Forum for the Corangamite candidates. It will be held at 7pm on 20 June at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club. So if you want to hear

what the policies are of all the Corangamite candidates and particularly how they will impact on the Bellarine and Ocean Grove/ Barwon Heads you must attend. There will be ample time to ask questions. This could influence your vote. Also please email to us what you want the association to lobby for during the election campaign. In relation to traffic issues, for Grubb Road we have raised our concern with the lack of safe pedestrian and bicycle access from Oakdene estate to Shell Road. The council and VicRoads are now investigating possible temporary solutions. For local traffic solutions, we met on-site with the council last week regarding three items: Presidents Avenue (between Madley Street and The Terrace) - There are currently three speed limits within this stretch of road. The council has agreed to reduce it to a maximum of two speed limits, most

likely 50km/h and 40km/h.

exit from the main car · The park onto Presidents Avenue is to have “give way” lines where the two lanes merge. The traffic island on the west side of The Terrace at the intersection with Presidents Avenue is offset resulting in making right hand turns being very dangerous. The council will investigate possible solutions. Let us know if you have any other traffic issues that you want us to raise with VicRoads and/or the council. We are looking for new topics for our Community Forums in 2016. Possible community forums being considered include: traffic, Urban Design Framework Priorities, and bicycles paths. So let us know if you agree or would like any other topics covered in 2016. You can email to the OGCA via bhageel@bhaust. com.au Michael Harbour Chairperson OGCA

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College raises the bar By LUKE VOOGT CHRISTIAN College was a shining light for the Salvation Army - after a disappointing first weekend of its annual doorknock in the rest of Geelong. The college raised $1800 in two hours for the charity’s Red Shield Appeal, which Bellarine Salvos Captain Peter Hobbs described as a super effort. “It was freezing cold and we’re so grateful for their effort,” he said. “They were happy they could

raise so much in so little time.” The college has been involved in the appeal for at least a decade. Despite donations being down in Geelong by 27 per cent, Capt Hobbs said donations were only slightly down across the Peninsula. He said Bellarine residents raised $15,000, with an estimated $4500 coming from Ocean Grove and two individual donations of $500. Capt Hobbs said Bellarine Salvos were on track to reach their target of $30,000 in the final weekend

of the doorknock (4 to 5 June). Capt Hobbs said the money raised was vital for the Salvos' programs for the homeless and he encouraged locals to donate at salvos. org.au “There are people sleeping in their cars, addicted to ice and struggling with family violence,” he said. Salvos Captain Craig Wood said last year that Geelong received nearly every dollar back fivefold, with the Salvos allocating about $500,000 for local homeless and disadvantaged support.

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“The need’s far greater in Geelong than what’s given,” Capt Wood said. Donations for the Red Shield Appeal after the first weekend were $64,412, down on $88,100 in 2015. Capt Wood said donations were slightly down across Australia over the past five years, because of a crowded fund-raising market and declining economy. The Salvos raised $1,170,502 in Victoria over the weekend, down seven per cent on last year’s $1,257,173.

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MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Three Kings, 25 June, $20. ■ Lloyd Spiegel, 1 July, $20. ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

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.

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

■ 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

Biting cold THE second day of winter late last week brought another cold morning and a Voice reader sent us this pic of a lone angler trying his luck on the Barwon River, from the Barwon Heads side looking over to the Ocean Grove/Wallington side. Brrrrrr!

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■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

■ Happy hour 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

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

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ 23 June, Trivia night, $10, 7pm. All proceeds to Relay for Life. Awesome prizes. $18 lamb shanks, $15 Carlton Draught jugs. ■ 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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McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.

GET ACTIVE Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. oceangrovecalisthenics@ gmail.com

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.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

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Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove ■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads ■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. 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.

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

FAMILY FUN Koombahla Equestrian Park ■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available. Ph: 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.

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 Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. 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 5255 2820 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 Dianne 0422 134 810. 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. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@ hotmail.com

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove Inc. 10am,

Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

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 Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. 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.

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Bellarine for Refugees, Starfish Bakery, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166. The group is hosting a free public forum on Tuesday 28 June from 7pm-8.30pm at the Barwon Heads Bowling Club, 18 Geelong Road East, Barwon Heads. The guest speaker will be David Manne, leading human rights lawyer and executive director of Refugee Legal, the largest and leading provider of refugee and immigration law services, policy and practice in Victoria and throughout Australia. David has been appointed to the UN High Commission for Refugees Advisory Board of Eminent Persons. Further information about David and the Public Forum is included in the attached documents. Following David’s address there will be an opportunity for questions to be raised by the audience.

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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 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.

Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

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 Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

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

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect our coastline. Phone Fran 0429-237 661.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. 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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Festival's call to inner Celt A LITTLE bit of Celtic is in everyone, whether or not it runs through the veins. This year’s National Celtic Festival, widely regarded as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest, will again allow patrons to express their inner-Celt with an impressive array of entertainment and activities at Portarlington on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Not only does the festival stimulate the local economy during a traditionally quiet time of year, it brings people together. “We try to promote the region,” festival director Una McAlinden said. “We bring people to the region who are only here because of us. Portarlington and the coastal areas are full in summer and we are a welcome relief to lots of the businesses in winter.” Organisers are expecting a crowd of 15,000 over the duration of the festival. “We expect the same, if not bit more, than last year but we’re conservative with our counting,” Ms McAlinden said. Included in this year’s musical acts are former Australian Idol favourite Damien Leith and popular band Talisk, which is fresh from its 2015 BBC Radio Two Young Folk Award. “They’re the big thing in Scotland and Europe at the moment,” Ms McAlinden said. Acclaimed singer Marcia Howard will also perform. Ms McAlinden said that the festival also aimed to get people to connect with any Celtic roots they may have.

Damien Leith. 154814 “It does have a deep connection to the history and roots of a lot of people,” she said. “We want people to be inspired to connect to their Celtic history and we ignite this.” The festival’s large array of free workshops will cover everything from limerick writing to bagpipe playing. Patrons won’t need to buy a ticket to browse the market stalls. Full of Celtic crafts and goodies, the stalls will also offer a variety of foods and fresh Bellarine produce. Set among the market will be the festival’s Village Stage which will give a taste of the event’s musical program for free. The world renowned National Celtic Festival will take patrons on a journey to honour the ancestors, soak up the Celtic sounds, and be serenaded by the stories of Irish myths and legends. For further information and to book tickets head to www.nationalcelticfestival.com The festival runs from 10 to 13 June, with all venues under cover and heated.

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The men share their lives and stories with each other, develop friendships and belong to a group that enriches a strong and diverse community life. Four major benefits of Men’s Sheds are decreasing social isolation, enhancing self-esteem, increasing access to specific information about health and providing a structure to link the men with the health care system. The Ocean Grove Shed is particularly grateful to Ed Corless, as it is through his generous support that the shed has been able to develop in Ocean Grove.

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Double-banded plover. 154972 head is white from the bill to the eye, and a a black band runs from eye to eye. The legs are greenish-yellow and the short slender bill is black. The red-capped plover is the most common and widespread of Australia’s beach-nesting shorebirds. They are much more readily seen compared to hooded plovers. The male red-capped plover has a chestnut coloured crown and nape of the neck. They are not migratory shorebirds, but they can move around to inland and coastal areas of Australia. On the way to Point Impossible, I saw the two emus that live in a paddock near Minya Winery walk right next to the fence, so I had a close encounter with them. They really are odd looking creatures and I think they were hungry and expected me to feed them; they looked quite expectant, and were probably mightily disappointed when all I produced was a camera. Kevin sent me a beautiful image of a male flame robin, taken at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. He also

Emu near Minya Winery. 154972 observed about 120 crested terns sheltering from the wind at the Barwon River Estuary, near the Barwon Heads Bridge. I’ve never seen so many terns there before, and I want to thank Kevin for his photos and observations. As part of the Barwon Estuary Project, there is a free bird photography workshop being held on Sunday 19 June. To find out more and register your interest, you can email the project organisers at barwonestuary@ gmail.com. There is also a guided walk planned at the estuary on Sunday 14 August from 2pm to 4 pm, so keep the date free. You can check out the activities organised at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve by linking with their Facebook page. Also the Bellarine Birdlife group undertake some great activities, and you can find out about what is happening by accessing the website at http:// birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlife-bellarine-peninsula. – 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. OUR ENVIRONMENT: DUNES LITTER With the onset of the cooler months, our coastline should be renewing itself to face another season. Unfortunately this has not been the case with the recent finding of a large intrusion site at 16W Ocean Grove Main beach. Our Natural Resource Management team and Green Army dedicated a days work to clean up an extensive area of dune from irresponsible beach goers. The team removed 53 bags of rubbish, ranging from sleeping bags, fire extinguisher and alcohol beverage containers, amongst other items. Barwon Coast will continue to work with Bellarine Police and the local community to prevent this damaging behaviour from continuing. Our sand dunes are important habitats for not only for our unique wildlife, but more importantly for providing us access to the beach and protecting our towns from inundation. Help us educate others and let us know if you are aware of sites such as these. Together we can make a difference. OCEAN GROVE COASTCARE Ocean Grove Coastcare volunteers braved the chilly weather to contribute to dune restoration works. Last weekend the team spent two hours weeding Polygala, an environmental weed from the 16W area. In addition to our reserve team collecting a large quantity of litter from that site the previous week, the volunteers also collected more rubbish. We thank the volunteers for their dedication to contributing towards a cleaner and healthier environment and encourage others to support the efforts of volunteer groups. BARWON ESTUARY PROJECT The Barwon Estuary Project is an initiative of the Barwon Heads Sustainability Group (BHSG), a sub-group of the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden Inc. BHSG conducts projects to enhance the local environment and its sustainability. This local community project aims to increase knowledge and appreciation of the biodiversity and fragility of the Barwon Estuary. The project team is calling for participants to record estuary observations online or in a diary, attend workshops, guided walks and expert talks, and contribute to a community publication. As residents and visitors develop a communal understanding of the estuary and become more skilled in sharing their learning and observations via a range of communication strategies, the community will be more motivated and able to collaboratively initiate practical and innovative conservation activities using the infrastructure and experience of existing groups such as Barwon Estuary Watch, Barwon Coast and Barwon Heads Sustainability Group.

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Coming Soon Bird photography workshop: Sunday 19th June 2016, 2-4pm; Guided Walk - History, Plants & Water of the estuary: Sunday 14th August 2016, 2-4pm. Both activities are free and all ages welcome. Register your interest at: barwonestuary@gmail.com DOG ON BEACHES Once again we are experiencing incidents from dogs interacting with our wildlife. This week we saw a Ring-tail Possum be chased from its habitat into the Barwon estuary to escape being potentially killed by a dog. We have dog control orders in place to not only protect the community but our precious wildlife. Please note our dog control orders allowing dogs off-leash along sections of our coastline do not come into effect until 1st May. We are experiencing a high number of dog walkers not complying with the regulations. Also note the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is a NO DOG ZONE all year round. OCEAN GROVE SURF BEACH COMPLEX Barwon Coast continue to work with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club to finalise the plans for the redevelopment of the building. The redevelopment of the SLSC And The Dunes café is considered a high priority project and all efforts are being made to finalise the redevelopment plans as soon as is possible; when finalised redevelopment timelines will be established so that work can begin at the earliest opportunity for all concerned. CYLINDERS BEACH ACCESS – 31W BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast is continuing to work on options for access from the ‘Cylinders’ car park down to 13th Beach. The site of the old staircase, lost late last year, is still active and presents almost insurmountable problems for re-building on the same site. All other options are being investigated including funding possibilities for those options. Barwon Coast knows it is a popular site and have received input from stakeholder groups supporting a replacement access in some form. We will continue to work toward the best outcome possible and to also keep the community updated as planning progresses. Gary McPike General Manager

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FOR the first time in months, I haven’t been out and about much, due to a combination of work and family commitments and some welcome wet weather. There’s been some great follow up emails regarding the hawk that Susanne from Wallington photographed in her chook shed (as discussed in the last issue of 'The Voice’). I thought that the bird was a collared sparrowhawk (CSH), because of the shape of the tail, the wide-eyed expression and the long, thin legs. Another feature that distinguishes a CSH from a brown goshawk is the presence of a long middle toe that obviously projects beyond the claws of the other toes. The CSH also has a slightly forked tail when it is folded. Some very experienced and knowledgeable bird experts wrote to me with their opinions regarding the ID of the bird, and I think the jury is still out - some thinking that the bird was a brown goshawk and others saying the it was a CSH. This just highlights to me how difficult it is to distinguish similar birds. It certainly takes a lot of practice and skill. I did drive to Point Impossible Beach one day before work and it was fabulous. I saw at least 40 red-capped plovers, two hooded plovers, and around 50 double-banded plovers. The double-banded plover breeds in New Zealand and moves back to southeastern Australia in the winter. It is the only migratory shorebird that flies in a west-east direction, as all the others breed in the Northern Hemisphere. The breeding male (as seen in the photo) is white below and grey brown above with two bands across its chest. There is a black upper band and a wider chestnut lower band. The top of the

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Sensational night of fine dining FOLLOWING on from the success of a seafood dinner late in 2015, the Ocean Grove Hotel hosted another spectacular night on 26 May, with their guests enjoying a delicious menu based on red meat and game, created by head chef Ken Wall. The six-course fare, served with matching wines from the award winning Robert Oatley range, began with a light starter of salt and pepper crocodile, ox tail pie and palm sugar quail, and throughout the evening guests enjoyed several other game meats, including venison, rabbit and grain-fed beef, with the dessert of red wine pear with pistachio genoise, bitter chocolate mousse, pear chips and praline taking the whole dining experience to a new level. The finer details of styling the restaurant were left in the capable hands of head waitress Belinda Harrison-Buckby and Petti Pettinella – those details included such things as personalised wooden place cards, linen tableware and a handmade table runner created from blue

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Club’s new plans to score OCEAN Grove Tennis Club has both eyes on the future after unveiling a 10-year plan recently. The club already boasts 350 senior and junior members, but the vision for the club will include court resurfacing (due to commence this winter), renovating the kitchen at the clubrooms to become a semicommercial facility, a hit-up wall for players, state-of-theart security system and general upgrade for the clubrooms. Club president Andrew Hamilton said the club wanted to build with Ocean Grove’s growing community. “We have, in the last 18 months or so, decided to formulate a 10-year plan," he said. “It’s little steps at a time, but one of those is upgrading the pavilion and Leon from DE atelier Architects has done a lot of work in trying to get that up and running." The club is also looking at introducing a short-term membership for tourists so they can use the facilities over the busy summer period. So far the council has proposed some funding for the changes, but “there’s been no formal notification," Mr Hamilton said. “There’s a positive buzz around here and we’re trying to be pro-active and get things done," he said. “We’re looking for support from the local businesses community for fund-raising and we’d love to hear from any of them about it."

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Levi Norman lays a tackle. Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM Best: Darcy Freeman, Remi Reilly, Tom Greer and Charlie Mahoney. OGCC Red (34) vs Lara Flinders (48) The Cobras played the much anticipated Lara Flinders team that consists mainly of top aged players. The Cobras started the game with extreme intensity and the attack the ball was terrific. Saxon Copeland kicked the first goal of the game, the second quarter was tough the Cobras held Lara scoreless. The third quarter was Lara’s and the fourth quarter was won by the Cobras. Blake Hodgson and Max McLachlan kicked great goals. ROUND 5 UNDER 14 OGCC 1 (59) v St Albans Allthorpe (14)

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OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR FOOTBALL ROUND 9 UNDER 9 OGCC Orange (78) v Torquay Boak (15) BYRON Hansford was captain and led from the front. Axle Kerr applied great pressure around the contest, he also contributed a goal for the team. Beau Maguire-Smith tackled well and got the ball forward with long kicking. Henry White played his first game today after an injury and kicked a goal for his team. OGCC White (20) v Barwon Heads Gulls (33) OGCC Blue (23) v OGCC Red (20) The closest game to date with both teams showing a fierce determination for the ball. The tackling was particularly impressive. Many tackles were laid by both teams over the course of the day and the boys seemed to get the technique more or less right every time which is pleasing from a coach and parent’s perspective. It really is a testament to the committee’s team selection policy that all four Under 9 teams are so competitive and our toughest opponent is ourselves! Awards this week to Alexander Morgan, Bohdi Hateley, Max Foley, Lachlan Morrow. OGCC Red (20) v OGCC Blue (23) Both sides were fantastic and the game was played in great spirit. The tackling was a highlight of the game. Goal kickers Gus McCartney, Sam Eales and Darcy Harrington. Coaches awards to Gus McCartney, Oliver Terhorst, Max Connell and Thomas Snowden. UNDER 10 OGCC Orange (57) v Grovedale Delaney (7) Looking to back up their win from the previous week, the boys got off to a slow start with the first half being a real arm wrestle and a low scoring affair. But after half-time, and with a quarter of an orange under their belt, the team lifted to another level and the coach’s game plan kicked into gear. The Cobras piled on five goals to nothing in a blistering third quarter, with the forwards peppering the goals on the back of some excellent defensive work from Jarrah Hay and Lukey Devlin and gut-running mid-field effort from the likes of Billy Hayward, Oscar Stephenson and Jami Hallam leaving the opposition shell-shocked. The last quarter saw Josh Davitt taking a great mark and goaling to put the result beyond doubt with the Ocean Grove boys running out 50 point winners. OGCC Blue (37) v Modewarre (28) The Cobra blue boys ran out victors in a hardfought match against Modewarre. In damp conditions the ball was on the deck a fair bit, as a result rover Jack Bennet was in his element collecting plenty of disposals and hitting his targets. Other award recipients for the day were Jackson Stephenson, Elijah Ottonsen-I and Matt Brennan. UNDER 12 OGCC White (23) v Lara Batman (35) This week White took on Lara Batman and got off to a great start kicking the first two goals, but they pegged it back and ran out winners. Goals: James Devine, Luke Ewart and Oliver Moran. Awards: James Barry, Ayden Dunell, Luke Doedel and Daniel Lamprecht. OGCC Blue (6) v Torquay Coleman (11) UNDER 12 Blues had a great game against Torquay Coleman. It was very low scoring, but we managed to match them in all positions around the ground.

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Day off for Lady Luck TORQUAY had their sights set on continuing their good form, unfortunately for Grove it was only D Grade that had Lady Luck on their side. Grove A Grade played a tightly contested game for the first half but Torquay’s third quarter set up their 13 goal win. A Grade - Ocean Grove 37 v Torquay 50 Best Players: E Howard, A Badrock, K Ollis. A Grade started slow off the blocks but then steadied in the second quarter with some clever goaling from Abbey Badrock and Kelsey Ollis. The second half saw Torquay’s pressure increase and had Grove playing catch up with Elyse Howard running on the wing. B Grade - Ocean Grove 34 v Torquay 42 Best Players: K Boswell, A O’Keefe, E Mercer. The battle of the top three sides occurs over the coming weeks, unfortunately this week it was Torquay who took the points. Krystal Boswell had a great first half until injury struck with the ever reliable Alyse O’Keefe battling it out in the centre and Erin Mercer standing tall in the goals. C Grade - Ocean Grove 13 v Torquay 31 Best Players: P Birch, K Collett, K Geerings. Tigers turned up to play and applied plenty of pressure to the Grove side. Defenders Paula Birch and Kylie Collett were getting plenty of the ball with attackers having a tough time getting to a goaling target, Katie Geerings. D Grade - Ocean Grove 36 v Torquay 25 Best Players: N Maslen, F Needham, K Boswell. Great consistent game from the D Grade team this week and Grove took the

Amber Binns in action for Ocean Grove C Grade. 155136 four points. Nikita Maslen dominated the centre space with assistance from Keely Boswell on the wing and Famie Needham’s accurate and consistent goaling. 19U Grade - Ocean Grove 18 v Torquay 27 Best Players: K Peatling, J Sutton, T Payne. 19s played a good first half but couldn’t stop the pressure from the Torquay side. All thirds had their stars with Keely Peatling in the centre, Jesse Sutton in goals and Taya Payne in defence. Ocean Grove v Geelong Amateur Ocean Grove was given a netball lesson from the Geelong Amateur this week. Ammos turned up the heat with fast turnovers and pressure all over the court to take the

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Action aplenty on the court OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR NETBALL ROUND 4 - Bellarine Under 11 competition held at Ocean Grove on 31 May. Division 2: An all Ocean Grove clash with a close first half before Wombats took the lead OG Wombats 11 v OG Kangas 3. Best Wombats: Ingrid Salla, Kate O’Brien and Tia McNaughton. Best Kangas: Georgie Connolly, Jez Johnstone and Evie Zurawel. Division 1: A home team battle with the Koalas coming back from a scoreless half to win by three - OG Koalas 6 v OG Emus 3. Best Koalas: Stephanie Whatley, Emily Quinten and Molly Larsen. Best Emus: Charlotte Connell, Skye Hildebrandt and Chloe Splatt. A good effort by the Ocean Grove team as they worked hard all game. OG Bilbies 3 v Drysdale Green 4 Best Bilbies: Jorgia Young, Macy Duckett and Abigail Woodward. ROUND 5 - Friday night 3 June.

A good effort by the girls who narrowed the margin in the last quarter. 13 Under Div 3: Ocean Grove 12 v Newtown and Chilwell Black 17 Best: Not recorded. 13 Under Div 5: Ocean Grove (2) 5 v Inverleigh 7 Best: Evie Timms-Honner, Sophie McDonald and Emily Mills. 15 Under Div 5: Ocean Grove (1) v Drysdale Ocean Grove (2) v St Josephs Gold Results. Not recorded. ROUND 10 Saturday teams hosted Geelong Amateur at Shell Road and head into the second half of the draw. A good win cementing their position on top of the ladder. 13 Under Sec 1: Ocean Grove 18 v Geelong Amateur 13 Best: Anabelle Sargeant, Charli Duckett and Anna Smith. With five goalers rotating, the team kept control the whole game.

13 Under Sec 2: Ocean Grove 32 v Geelong Amateur 3 Best: Grace Hamilton, Emily Dalziel and Isabella Jubber. A tight match throughout with the girls holding on for the win. 15 Under Sec 1: Ocean Grove 16 v Geelong Amateur 14 Best: Nikita Page, Gemma Bell and Milly Dodds. Leading the whole game the girls continued their winning streak. 15 Under Sec 2: Ocean Grove 18 v Geelong Amateur 9 Best: Ashlee Bohan, Jorja Connellan and Elli Campbell. Showing versatility all over the court the team produced a great win. 17 Under Sec 1: Ocean Grove 47 v Geelong Amateur 9 Best: Emily Moroney, Claudia Britt and Rachel Mercer. Leading all through the game the girls combined well for a good win. 17/U Sec 2 Ocean Grove 23 v Geelong Amateur 14 Best: Larissa Dixon, Sarah Bastiaan and Coco Fraser.

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Waves fade after the break SOCCER Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Div 1 - Deakin Ducks 6 def Surfside Waves 0 THE first half was a tight affair with the changed formation in the midfield containing Deakin to only one goal. Great defensive performances from Madi Wilding including a double save kept the Wave in it. The back four of Jasmine Pickett, Mel Debruin/Emma Riley, Kate Elstone and the Pearson sisters were solid in forcing Deakin wide. The flatter midfield with Gina Murphy dictating play, ably supported by Steffi Wallace in her best game so far, ever-reliable Faye Kendall, creative Cath Sattler, and Jordan Tabakovic giving the side run working well for each other. Forward pressure from Allana Gilbee and Sattler helped keep the ball up the ground. The side tired a little in the second half and this allowed Deakin to use its pace to finish the game off. However, overall, the Waves continued to play the ball on the ground, out from the back where possible and the development from the start of the season is outstanding. Indiah Van Galen played mainly as striker and gave constant pressure on the Deakin back four in a breakout game for her. Surfside continued to play the ball around and held their heads up during the game creating several chances with football that was a joy to watch. The side took the opportunity to try players in different positions and everyone worked hard for the team.

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Tigers hit Grubbers hard TORQUAY put a dent in Ocean Grove’s BFL finals hopes with a solid 20-point win against the Grubbers at Shell Road on Saturday 28 May. The loss meant the Grubbers dropped to eighth spot with a 3-6 record, while Drysdale, which defeated winless Newcomb by 31 points, jumped into sixth position. Despite a gallant effort from the Grubbers, skill errors and turnovers plagued the home side at times in the windy and slippery conditions. Ocean Grove got within seven points in the second half, but the Tigers steadied with late goals to record a hard-fought win. Grubber forward Daniel Freeman produced his best return for 2016 with four goals, while Ocean Grove captain Kelly Williams and midfielder Aaron Baxter both played well. Young Grubber Harry Walker had a strong presence across half-back and created drive out of defence. Former Grubber skipper Liam Rock played for first time in more than a month since his last outing against Newcomb in round five on 23 April. Ocean Grove young vice-captain Matt Caldow returned after he suffered concussion in his side’s round-seven clash against Queenscliff on 7 May. For the visitors, dangerous Torquay forward Scott Hughes booted four goals, while Tiger playing coach Dom Glesson kicked three majors to help seal victory. Final scores Torquay 14.7 (91) to Ocean Grove 11.5 (71). Ladder-leader Torquay registered a convincing 111-point victory over Ocean Grove in the reserves grade game. Ocean Grove was far more com-

Coach challenges his team: Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh speaks to his players at quarter-time during the Grubbers'' 20-point loss to Torquay at Shell Road. 154840 Picture: MARK HEENAN petitive in first term and trailed by two points at quarter-time. Torquay dominated after quartertime kicking 19 goals compared to Ocean Grove’s three majors. Grubber players Michael Carroll and Matt McCartney both kicked two goals apiece. Final scores were Torquay 22.16 (148) to Ocean Grove 6.1 (37).

In the under-18 Colts Division 2 Bendigo Bank Cup, Ocean Grove 1 defeated Drysdale 1 by 38 points at Shell Road. Grubber youngsters Oliver Monteith and Fletcher Sharrock both kicked three goals apiece. Final scores Ocean Grove 15.9 (99) to Drysdale 9.7 (61). Ocean Grove 2 went down by 46

points against a combined Bannockburn/South Barwon team in their under-18 Division 4 clash at Victoria Park in Bannockburn. Ocean Grove pair Sam Beasley and Craig Goodger were both named in the best for the visitors. Final scores Bannockburn/South Barwon 13.9 (87) to Ocean Grove 5.11 (41).

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BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD TORQUAY 14.7 (91) DEFEATED OCEAN GROVE 11.5 (71) Ocean Grove Goals: D. Freeman 4, K. Williams 2, J. Milnes, T. Gavin, B. Taylor, M. King, J. Linton. Best: H. Walker, A. Baxter, K. Williams, J. Teague, M. King, J. Pumphrey.

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Walsh in BFL finals hope By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove senior coach Wayne Walsh says the Grubbers’ BFL finals hopes are not out of reach despite an indifferent 3-7 record in 2016. Walsh said the eighthplaced Grubbers would need to win six of their last eight games to make the BFL’s top five. The Grubbers face five of their final eight games on the road and three of their next four fixtures away from Shell Road. “Finals are not at all (out of reach),” Walsh told the Voice. “If you look at the results from the weekend, we can win those games. “If we can win six of our last eight games we can make the finals, it is as simple as that. “We have had a tough run for a month ... we think the draw sets us up OK.” Ocean Grove has endured a difficult month with losses against third-placed Anglesea, current ladder leader Queenscliff and last season’s BFL grand finalists Torquay and Geelong Amateur in successive weeks. The Grubbers have been competitive and in winning situations in games they have lost. Ocean Grove suffered its

worst defeat against Geelong Amateur in round three at Queens Park by 66 points, but four of its losses have been under 25 points or less this season. “If you could say we have had ‘honourable defeats’ ... but it is getting to the stage we have got to win games of football,” Walsh said. “The next month is huge for us before the next break. “If we can win all four games we put ourselves in a good spot going into the last four games.” Ocean Grove will meet an improved Newcomb this Saturday at Grinter Reserve. Senior game starts at 2.10pm. GRUBBERS’ RUN HOME FOR 2016 ROUND 11 - Newcomb (away) ROUND 12 - Modewarre (home) ROUND 13 - Drysdale (away) ROUND 14 - Portarlington (away) ROUND 15 - Barwon Heads (home) ROUND 16 - Torquay (away) ROUND 17 - Anglesea (home) ROUND 18 - Queenscliff (away)

Need some success: Ocean Grove celebrates a goal during last weekend’s loss to Geelong Amateur. Grubber coach Wayne Walsh says his side can Picture: JAMIE CULLUM still make the finals despite a 3-7 record in 2016. 155138

Amateur fights off Grubber challenge By MARK HEENAN GEELONG Amateur fought off a gutsy first half Grubber challenge to overrun Ocean Grove by 21 points in their round 10 clash at Shell Road on June 4. The home side led the reigning BFL premier until half-time before Amateur clicked into gear to overturn an 11-point deficit and then took a 23-point lead at three-quarter time. Final scores Geelong Amateur 12.17 (89) to Ocean Grove 10.8 (68). Critically second-placed Amateur killed off the Grubbers’ momentum with three quick goals inside the first five minutes of third term and never looked back. Geelong Amateur playing coach Rowan McSparron said a sustained third quarter effort in slippery and greasy conditions was a catalyst in the victory. “They (Ocean Grove) were lower and harder and they were first at the footy in the first half,” McSparron said. “They (Ocean Grove) were fantastic with their pressure, but we train pretty intensely to work through that kind of stuff. “You have got to play consistent and it wasn’t five or 10 minutes in the third quarter, it was a sustained effort for that third quarter.” Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh said the Grubbers went away from their contested man on man structures after half-time which he concedes had an impact on the final result. “We are just having a bad 15 minutes a game and every game we have done that (the opposition) has done that it has killed us and we haven’t got the ability to get three or four goals back,” Walsh said. “As soon as our players started dropping off their opponents and not playing that one-on-one football we allowed them (Amateur) to get on top and find space.” EARLIER Ocean Grove new recruit Michael King burst out of the blocks and kicked three goals by half-time. Grubber prized midfielder James Linton, who kicked two goals, and skipper Kelly Williams both dominated the stoppages in the first half. Youngsters Matt Caldow and Harry Walker both competed well and were keys in defence. Amateur midfielder Brad King continued his mid-season purple patch, while Hamish Dahl kicked four goals and veteran Tim Clark booted

three majors in the absence of sharpshooter Mitch Day. An inaccurate Amateur kicked 1.7 in the final quarter but still managed have a firm grip on match with more inside 50-metre entries in the final quarter to secure the win. AMATEUR dominated the reserves grade curtain raiser and thrashed Ocean Grove by 83 points. Final scores Geelong Amateur 17.14 (116) to Ocean Grove 5.3 (33). The visitors kept the home side scoreless in the first quarter. Although the margin blew out to 41 points at the main break, Ocean Grove was far more competitive in the second quarter with three goals compared to Amateur’s five majors. After half-time, Amateur kicked 7.13 where as the Grubbers kicked 2.1. Amateur player Ross Fagan kicked four goals for the visitors. Ocean Grove’s Hamish Hoober continued his good season and was named in his side’s best players. Ocean Grove remains in ninth place on the BFL reserves table with a 1-9 record after 10 rounds. IN the under-18 Colts Division 2 Bendigo Bank Cup, Ocean Grove 1 went down by four points against Geelong Amateur 1 in a thriller played at Shell Road. Final scores Geelong Amateur 10.8 (68) to Ocean Grove 9.10 (64). Young Grubber Fletcher Sharrock kicked three goals for the home side. In the earlier under-18 Division 4 clash at Shell Road, Geelong Amateur 2 won more comfortably against Ocean Grove 2 by 22 points. Final scores Geelong Amateur 8.11 (59) to Ocean Grove 5.7 (37). Grubber players Jesse Caliguri and Jackson Peters both kicked two individual goals. BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD FINAL SCORES GEELONG AMATEUR 12.17 (89) DEFEATED OCEAN GROVE 10.8 (68) Ocean Grove Goal Kickers: M. King 3, J. Linton 2, M. Rotumah-Onus 2, D. Freeman, K. Williams, J. Pumphrey Best Players: M. Caldow, H. Walker, J. Linton, K. Williams, J. Anderson, J. Pumphrey

King of the goals: Grubber Michael King boots three goals in Ocean Grove’s 21-point loss to Geelong Amateur on Saturday at Shell Road. 155138 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM

Flying high: Grubber Brayden Warren flies high in a ruck contest against Geelong Amateur tall Peter Street. 155138

Down, but not out: Ocean Grove captain Kelly Williams is tackled to the ground during the Grubbers’ loss to Geelong Amateur. 155138

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Mila shines at championships TALENTED young gymnast Mila Blyth completed a successful week at the Australian Championships in Melbourne. The former Ocean Grove Primary School student, who is now in Year 7 at St Ignatius College, came 6th overall in Australia for her International level and won a gold medal as a member of the winning Victorian team. She is currently in Canberra for the AIS invitation camp for Team Future Gymnasts. Mila has been selected to train at the National Centre for Excellence in Melbourne. Her training regime of 30 hours

a week means that she cannot attend regular school and must use distance education. She travels six days a week to Prahran. Leaving as early as 5.15am and returning sometimes at 9pm. The level that she is training at requires coaches with the appropriate skills and qualifications. Currently, there are no coaches that can fulfil that role in Geelong. While her coach Brenda Kent was available, she trained in Geelong in the elite International program at the YMCA. Mila has received invitations to participate in AIS Team Future camps in Canberra on four occasions.

Mila is currently training 26 hours week within YMCA Geelong’s International Development Program, working in liaison with the Victorian Women’s High Performance Centre, at Newtown Stadium under elite coach Brenda Kent. Mila is known for her total commitment to her training. Mila is supported by her family who travel to Geelong from their Ocean Grove home five days a week for the seven-day weekly training sessions she attends and also her school, which works with her intense training schedule to allow her to pursue her budding international gymnastics career.

Mila Blyth with her coach Brenda Kent. 154987

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