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By Luke Voogt A police operation targeting repeat criminals has helped Geelong to record its first yearly crime reduction in a decade, according to the city’s top cop. Superintendent Craig Gillard told the Indy yesterday (Thursday) that Geelong police had used all available legislative tools to target known offenders. “We make no apologies for continuing to put our efforts into Craig Gillard influencing recidivist offenders not to commit further crime,” he said. Supt Gillard welcomed the 2.1 per cent drop in overall crime during the past financial year, which included reductions in burglaries and theft of 7.8 and 15.4 per cent respectively. Continued page 12

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Need an Indy? Find one Fridays at… ANGLESEA: IGA, 87-89 Great Ocean Rd; newsagent, 89 Great Ocean Rd. ARMSTRONG CREEK: Warralily Promenade, 844 Barwon Heads Rd. BANNOCKBURN: Safeway. BARWON HEADS: newsagent, 43 Hitchcock Ave; APCO, 41 Geelong Rd; general store, 57 Hitchcock St. BATESFORD: Batesford Roadhouse; Derwent Hotel, Ballarat Rd. BELL POST HILL: Safeway, 290-300 Anakie Rd. BELMONT: South Barwon Community Centre, 233 Mt Pleasant Rd; Belmont Arcade Shopping Centre, High St; Tyrepower, cnr High St and Barrabool Rd; Geelong RSL, 50 Barwon Heads Rd. BREAMLEA: Breamlea Store. CLIFTON SPRINGS: milkbar, 2 Pinaroo St; milkbar, 37 Centurus Rd. CORIO: Detroit milkbar; Gateway Hotel, Princes Hwy; Ray White R/E, 83E Purnell Rd; milkbar, Sharland Rd; Cloverdale Community Centre, Purnell Rd; Shell Club, Purnell Rd. DYRSDALE: Woolworths, shopping centre; Drysdale Hotel bottle shop, Murrodoc Rd; Wise Guys Men’s Hairstylist, 1/3 Wyndham Rd; newsagent, 12 High St GEELONG: Fuel Café, Gore St; Visitor Info, 26 Moorabool St; Tourist info, Market Square. GROVEDALE: Sandstone Cafe, 284 Torquay Rd. HAMLYN HEIGHTS: IGA, 111 Vines Rd; Community centre, Vines Rd.

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HERNE HILL: Milkbar, cnr Heytesbury and Fraser Sts; post office, 327 Autumn St; milkbar, 23 McCurdy Rd. HIGHTON: Nardi Cellarbrations, 15 Bellevue Ave. INDENTED HEADS: post office, 313 The Esplanade. JAN JUC: general store, 15 Princes Tce. LARA: Coles, Waverley Rd. LEOPOLD: Leopold Sportsman’s Club, Kensington Rd; supermarket, 43 Ash Rd; Coles, 621 Bellarine Hwy. LITTLE RIVER: general store; Little River Motors, Little River Rd. MOOLAP: Peninsula Hotel, 195 Queenscliff Rd. MORIAC: general store, 561 Cape Otway Rd. MT DUNEED: Warralily Coast, 6 Anglett Way. MT MORIAC: Mt Moriac Hotel, Princes Hwy. NEWCOMB: Newcomb Centro, Bellarine Hwy. NORLANE: Marcos Continental Smallgoods; Labuan Square Shopping Centre. NORTH GEELONG: Sphinx Hotel, Thompson Rd. OCEAN GROVE: Ocean Grove Plaza; milkbar, 56 Wallington Rd; Safeway, Shell Rd; Coles, 77 The Terrace. PORTARLINGTON: Woolworths, Brown St; IGA, 1 Geelong Rd. ST ALBANS PARK: milkbar, Westmoreland Ave. ST LEONARDS: IGA, Murradoc Rd. TORQUAY: IGA, 9 Gilbert St; Coles, 41 Bristol Rd; Woolworths, 8 Bristol Rd; general store, cnr Lochard Dve and Fischer St. WAURN PONDS: BP, Princes Hwy.

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Protest to oppose footy break threat By Luke Voogt Union delegates hit the streets of Geelong on Wednesday warning residents that a Liberal State Government would scrap the controversial AFL Grand Final public holiday. The union action followed a Geelong Chamber of Commerce survey finding that more than 80 per cent of the chamber’s 900-plus members wanted the holiday scrapped. Trades Hall Council secretary Colin Vernon attacked the Liberals despite their lack of a policy on the holiday. “They’ve got absolutely no credibility - they’re the same people that advocated cutting weekend penalty rates.” The opposition’s proposed “minister for Geelong”, Andrew Katos, backed calls to scrap the day despite his party having yet to “formulate our position”. “From an employer perspective it’s a complete waste of time,” he said. “In the end someone’s got to pay for this holiday.” Mr Katos said only central Melbourne benefitted.

“A lot of people I speak to think it’s a complete joke to have a day off for the Grand Final parade.” Mr Katos said that if the holiday remained then it should transfer to the Monday as the “lesser of two evils” for Geelong. Chamber chief Bernadette Uzelac said 84 per cent of members opposed the additional public holiday. “Not everyone is barracking for a public holiday on AFL Grand Final eve,” she said. Thirty-nine per cent of survey respondents said sales were significantly lower during last year’s holiday. More than half were reducing staffing or hours in response, Ms Uzelac said. Sixty-seven per cent who opened for last year’s holiday would not do so again, the survey found. Geelong MP Christine Couzens described the holiday as a great boost for the regional economy and a valuable opportunity for families to get together. “Workers in Geelong want this holiday and I fully support it.” The day gave businesses an opportunity to stay open and promote themselves, she said. “If they chose not to then that’s their choice.”

In Brief Fishers’ pain Commercial anglers endure “psychological distress” almost double the rate of the general population, according to new Geelong research. The survey of nearly 1000 fishers found a depression rate of 19 per cent and that more than half worked in “moderate to very severe pain” during the preceding month, said lead researcher Dr Tanya King.

Shopfront equity City Hall’s “key focus” on social equity will produce a purpose-built council shopfront at Corio Central Shopping Centre, according to a senior executive. The “customer service centre” would replace the council’s existing booth to make accessing City Hall services “easier” for residents of the northern suburbs, Andrew Keen said.

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SCRAP IT: The opposition's proposed "minister for Geelong" has backed calls to get rid of the AFL Grand Final public holiday.

Study pressure takes a paws as therapy dog visits By Luke Voogt Therapy greyhound Jet helped Deakin University students paws the pressure of assignment deadlines as he padded into their waterfront campus on Wednesday. Whether the students were having a ruff day, feeling a bit melan-collie or doggone, Jet was on hand to be their new best friend. Students gathered in the library to give the ‘therapy dog’ a well-deserved pat. But the workload began to tell on the nervy greyhound, who became a bit jumpy as he and students posed for a photograph with The Indy. Jet was part of the Delta Society therapy program which visited Deakin’s various campuses. Deakin University’s Sabina Robertson said campus’s library hosted a companion dog in May before the trimester one exams to reduce student stress. “The visit was such a success that it was decided the experience would be rolled out across the other campuses for the Paws the Pressure program,” Ms Robertson said. “Delta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation which has more than 1000 volunteers working with the organisation.” The program’s original focus was health care facilities, but increasingly the therapy dogs had visited schools and universities.

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Family members are worried about an elderly man who disappeared from Geelong West almost two weeks ago, according to police. Seventy-two year old Richard Holloway was known to frequent Eastern Gardens but was last seen on Geelong West’s Eureka St on 18 September, police said.

Wind plan Farmland northwest of Geelong could host the Southern Hemisphere’s largest wind farm, according to a $1.7 billion development application. WestWind Energy has sought approval from Golden Plains Shire to build 235 turbines near Robewood, claiming the project could power more than 450,000 homes.

Spine forming City Hall has begun planting 51 trees along Malop St as part of its plan to create a “green spine” from Johnstone Park to Eastern Gardens. Administrators chair Kathy Alexander encouraged residents to inspect the works, which have disrupted trade for retailers between Moorabool and Yarra Sts.

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PAT DOWN: Jet the greyhound greets Lauren Hustwaite, Jenni Jobling (Delta Therapy Dogs), Teresa Bollard and Jo Chadwick at Deakin Univertiy's waterfront campus. 173325 (Rebecca Hosking) “Our students and staff are looking forward to meeting and patting the Delta therapy dogs,” Ms Robertson said. Delta Society’s therapy dogs have visited an estimated 20,000 Australians in hospitals and

care facilities since the program began. Groodles, Bernese mountain dogs and other assorted hounds visited Deakin’s campuses across Melbourne, Geelong and Warnambool as part of the program.

A Geelong academic has called for the Australian Government to protest Myanmar’s “ethnic cleansing” of Rohingya Muslims. Deakin University’s Ronan Lee demanded that the Government suspend military cooperation with Myanmar after more than 400 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh since 24 August.

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Mind you, just consider the many rich rewards Geelong reaped from the expensive and extensive international travel of previous administrations. Let’s count them on no hands. Who could forget the early-’90s junket that returned with Chinese water meters - that didn’t work in Australia, or even have anything to do with council services?

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Money well spent! Then there were all those European and US missions nearly a decade later for a Guggenheim. A what? Never mind - good times! And what of all the travel in the intervening years? Err, thanks for the frequent flyers! “This is the ratepayers’ control tower to City Hall flight 999: stick to roads, rubbish and rates, thanks”. Meanwhile, council staffers might be planning high-flying futures but the civic affairs of at least one prominent figure were grounded this week. And the evidence came not one but twice. The definitive proof that celebrity ex-mayor Darryn Lyons had decided against attempting a return to council was when he failed to make the cut off for nominations on Tuesday afternoon. But the metaphorical sign came around the same time when he unhappily watched on TV as his wistfully-named horse, Geelong Mayor, finish last in the second at Ararat. Cheer up, Daz, and think of it this way: yes, you were both out of the running but at least one was still Mayor!

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FARM BOY: Grovedale’s Thomas Welsh can’t wait to check out everything agricultural at the Royal Geelong Show. 173392 (Luke Voogt)

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Thomas’s slice puts stamp on show By Luke Voogt Grovedale agriculture enthusiast Thomas Welsh hopes his clinker slice is a winner at this year’s Royal Geelong Show. The 12-year-old admitted he was “not really” interested in cooking but would seize any opportunity to participate in his favourite yearly event. “Mum sometimes makes nice slices, so I thought I’d make one like hers,” he said. Thomas is an old-school showgoer who attends yearly for the “classic stuff ”. “I’m not really interested in the showbags or rides - I like looking at tractors, cattle and the sheep. My pa’s a farmer and I like helping him out on the farm.” Mum Katie said Thomas attached extra stamps when mailing his entry after missing out last year.

Win show tickets The Indy’s Facebook page is giving away 30 family passes to the 2017 Royal Geelong Show. Visit the page at facebook.com/GeelongIndy and follow the simple instructions to go in the draw. Entries close midday Friday 13 October. “I asked why he put three stamps on and he said, ‘I wanted it to get there quick’,” she laughed. Show operations manager Vanessa Wight described Thomas’s entry as “pretty cute”. “It’s great that we’ve got kids like that involved in the show.” The show will be at Geelong Showgrounds from 19 to 22 October.

The Labor State Government has refused to criticise its Federal party leader Bill Shorten after he sided with a local coalition MP on onshore gas. Mr Shorten called on the State Government to reverse its ban on exploring gas reserves during a visit to Geelong last week. “I think it’s reasonable if we can extract gas in Australia conventionally, safely (and) in consultation with communities,” Mr Shorten said. A week earlier Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay urged the State Government to overturn its moratorium on onshore gas to combat rising prices. Victorian Resources Minister Wade Noonan’s office declined to address Mr Shorten’s comments directly. But a spokesperson said the Victorian Government had invested $42.5 million to investigate potential onshore gas. “There are currently no proved or probable onshore gas resources in Victoria, but if there is gas in the ground, we will find it.” Mr Ramsay defied the Victorian Liberal Party’s policy by calling for the government to overturn the moratorium. “Our legislation was backed by all sides of the political divide in Victoria,” Mr Noonan’s spokesperson said. “But Matthew Guy’s Liberals and Nationals have once again proven they are all over the place on this issue.” Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio at the time accused Mr Ramsay of embarrassing “himself with another ill-informed rant”.

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Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson also pressured the Victorian Government to lift the ban. “The Victorian Government must reverse its ban on conventional onshore gas exploration providing landowners voluntarily permit such activities on their land,” she said. She added she strongly opposed fracking. Victorians were struggling with rising gas and electricity prices due to Daniel Andrews’ closure of Hazelwood power station, his “reckless 40 per cent renewable energy target” and the moratorium, she said. Mr Noonan’s office instead blamed the Federal Government’s lack of controls on gas exports. Mr Shorten visited Geelong to call on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to “pull the trigger on gas exports”, which Mr Noonan’s spokesperson echoed. “The Commonwealth is more interested in blaming the states than acting immediately to cap gas exports,” they said. “The fact is Victoria produces more gas offshore than it consumes, and too much of our own gas is being shipped to Queensland and then exported to Asia.” Ms Henderson yesterday welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it had reached an agreement with Australia’s three biggest gas producers to ensure supply. Origin Energy, Santos and Shell have agreed to sell 45 extra petajoules (a quadrillion - one followed by 15 zeros) into the domestic market in 2018, the Turnbull government announced yesterday (Thursday),

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Fritzie Punsalang and Steve Hanan will play a charity gig to support Steve's niece Willow (right) in her fight against leukaemia. (Joe van der Hurk) 173343

Musician’s songs help Willow’s fight By Luke Voogt Leopold guitarist Steve Hanan is supporting twoyear-old niece Willow’s battle against leukaemia the way he knows best - through music. He and bandmate Fritzie Punsalang will gig Geelong next month to raise money for the “vivacious” Pepper Pig and beach enthusiast. “I’m not a doctor, I can’t fight the disease,” Steve said, “but if I can help support her in this way I will.” Doctors diagnosed Willow with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia few months ago, Steve said. “It was just devastating,” Steve said. Willow had already undergone red blood and plasma transfusions but needed many more, according to a fundraising internet page for her. “She’s already had to endure a spinal tap and bone marrow test and has been poked, prodded, jabbed and yet manages to smile in between it all,”

the page said. Steve said he loved being one of Willow’s “fun uncles”. He described the toddler as energetic, inquisitive, fun-loving and intelligent. “She likes to run around outside.” Steve, whose brother, Greg, a former Ocean Grove resident, is Willow’s father, said he couldn’t imagine what her immediate family was going through. Steve, who plays in acoustic duo Salted Fish, will join Fritzie on state at The Workers Club on 22 October. Other local acts will join them for the eighthour gig, including Greg’s old band, The River Snakes. “They supported bands like The Screaming Jets,” Steve said. The fundraising page is at gofundme.com/ mmmtj-help-for-willow.

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None of the five sacked councillors running for Geelong council next month left with a bullying cloud over their head, according to one them. Lindsay Ellis made the declaration following his recent nomination for council elections. “From my knowledge, none of those councillors that applied (for the election) were accused of bullying,” the 68-year-old said. “And I think it’s important that people know that - it’s fair for the people that are recontesting.” Mr Ellis was the last of the 13 sacked councillors to declare their candidacy after nominations closed on Tuesday. “I decided last Friday - Friday lunchtime,” he said. “I thought why don’t I have a crack?” Mr Ellis said health concerns had prevented him from publically declaring at an earlier date. “Fortunately that’s all good and things have been all fixed.” Former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons had hinted he was considering running but declined to nominate before the Tuesday deadline. “I think he’s got another agenda,” Mr Ellis said. Fellow sacked councillors John Irvine and Tony Ansett also withdrew from the municipal race despite declaring their candidacy earlier this year. Sacked councillors Eddy Kontelj, Peter Murrihy, Bruce Harwood and Ron Nelson were among 53 residents who nominated for this year’s election. Mr Ellis said he would run as an independent and described reports he was Labor Party aligned as “absolute rubbish”. “I’ve never been a member of a political party and I never intend to be. I was sacked by the Labor Party, remember.” The Portarlington resident worked in the office of Labor Bellarine MP Lisa Neville after his sacking from the council. “I was employed by the minister for my knowl-

A postal vote will decide the 11 members of the newly restructured council on 27 October. The new structure has four wards with three councillors each in Bellarine, Brownbill and Kardinia wards and two in Windermere. The elected councillors will choose the mayor among themselves after the Andrews Government axed Geelong’s public vote as part of the restructure. The wards and candidates in ballot order are: Bellarine Naomi Adams Petra Goerschel Trent Sullivan Stephanie Asher Tom Roe Art Sims Stephen McGain Denis O’Bryan John van Beveren Jim Mason Ann Brackley Stewart Webb Lindsay Ellis

DIGGING IN: Lindsay Ellis was the last of Geelong’s sacked councillors to declare his hand in this year’s council elections. edge of the Bellarine,” he said. “My family have monitors to watch them. “These measures have been on the Bellarine since 1857... you can be as- been put in place for a reason,” he said. sured I know a bit about the place.” “The more transparent the councils are the Mr Ellis was unfazed by Geelong’s administra- better.” tors’ recent approval of tightened media policy for The Indy was unable to reach Mr Lyons and councillors or State Government’s appointment of Mr Ansett for comment.

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VOTE 1 ANTHONY AITKEN “A Strong Voice for The North” Fighting for: Lower Rates. Better Services. Improved Safety in Our Community. A Fair Share for The North.

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MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETING - CHANGE OF DATE The next meeting of Council will be held at 6.30pm on Wednesday 18 October 2017 (in lieu of the scheduled meeting on 24 October) at City Hall, Geelong. Enter through the Little Malop Street entrance. This meeting is open to the public.

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will be open on this day. All other Geelong 10 October and will reopen on Wednesday 11 October to hold their annual training day. This closure will effect some of the City’s

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COMPETITION - MAJOR EVENT TICKET GIVEAWAY It’s major event competition time! This week, we are excited to give you the opportunity to enter not one, but three ticket giveaways. Up for grabs are family passes to see the WNBL (basketball), and double passes for Toast to the Coast and Oktoberfest. WNBL: DEAKIN MELBOURNE BOOMERS V BENDIGO SPIRIT FRIDAY, 3 OCTOBER THE GEELONG ARENA If you’re into basketball - this one is for you! We’re giving away two family passes (four tickets each) to see the Deakin Melbourne Boomers play Bendigo Spirit at the Geelong Arena on 13 October.

Dog poo hits the fan at local park Dog poo has hit the fan at the You Yangs, with authorities launching a crackdown on “careless owners”. Walkers in the regional park were “fed-up” with frequently encountering droppings along popular trails, Parks Victoria said. A “handful of careless dog-owners” were responsible, the department said. “Parks Victoria rangers plan to crack-down on dog owners who fail to collect their dog’s waste or fail to keep their dogs on a lead, with infringement notices for $317 to be applied for either offence. “It’s a move bound to find support with visitors to the You Yangs who are also fed-up with the careless behaviour of some dog owners. “Parks Victoria has received a number of emails from visitors who have also noticed dog waste along walking trails, particularly the popular ascent to Flinders Peak.”

Parks Victoria wanted anyone encountering “prohibited or inappropriate behaviour” at the You Yangs to make a report on 131 963. The department said it permitted dogs in the park only when “under control” on a leash. Park ranger Tamara Karner pointed out that someone else had to deal with dog poo left behind in the You Yangs. “The You Yangs is a special place, with its distinctive and accessible granite peaks offering many great walks and views. “Unfortunately, some visitors are leaving behind their dog’s waste, which is being left to park rangers and other conscientious visitors to deal with,” Ms Karner said. “We don’t like fining people but for the enjoyment of everyone and protection of the area we will be making dog-walkers a focus of our attention.”

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OKTOBERFEST SATURDAY, 28 OCTOBER GEELONG SHOWGROUNDS Clink your stein and celebrate at Oktoberfest Greater Geelong! We are giving away three double passes to this fun event. Who doesn’t love dressing-up and having a good time with their mates? COMPETITION DETAILS Entries: NOW OPEN Entries close: 10.00am, Wednesday 25 October 2017 Competition drawn: 10.15am, Wednesday 25 October 2017 To enter: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ comp/comp.aspx TOAST TO THE COAST 4–5 NOVEMBER WINERIES IN THE GEELONG REGION Love food and wine? We’re giving away 10 double passes to Toast to the Coast. This is a great opportunity to unleash your senses and explore the wineries on the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Moorabool tasting the best of our epicurean region! COMPETITION DETAILS Entries: NOW OPEN Entries close: 10.00am, Wednesday 1 November 2017 Competition drawn: 10.15am, Wednesday 1 November 2017. To enter: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ comp/comp3.aspx The winners for each competition will be contacted privately and announced on the Events Geelong Facebook page. For more events, visit: www.eventsgeelong.com.au

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Cat Costa on Club Legend panel By Luke Voogt Former Cats president Frank Costa will help choose Geelong’s first Club Legend, who will earn $5000 for themselves and their sports club each. Mr Costa has joined a 10-person judging panel to choose the winner from a final group of 20 selfless local volunteers next month. “I think it’s got real merit,” he said. “The sporting groups around the town are really the heart and soul of the place.” The 89-year-old businessman helped rescue Geelong Football Club from the brink of financial disaster when he became president in 1998. “It wasn’t really surprising they asked me to come on their panel,” he said. “I’ve been a passionate Geelong Football Club supporter all my life.” Mr Costa knows almost every legend who has worn the blue and white hoops. But he had some reading to do on the diverse finalists for the Club Legend Award, which included volunteers from Gaelic football and Special Olympics Barwon. “I certainly don’t know every champion of those clubs throughout the years.”

Volunteers played a vital role in getting the next generation involved in sport, Mr Costa said. By encouraging more people to support clubs, Viva Energy’s Club Legend Award would get kids away from screens and onto the field, he said. “That’s just got to be a plus. If we get them involved in sport in their free time, that’s only going to make us a healthier community.” Mr Costa joins Geelong Cats Jackie Caracella, Leisure Networks Michael King and Victorian and local sporting officials Erika Gee-Kot and Chelsea Cameron on the panel. The panel also includes the City’s Paul Cotter and Stephen Parker, Rob Riordan from Riodan Fuels, Viva Energy general manager Thys Heyns and Geelong Indy managing editor Tony Galpin. The public will also have the chance to choose their favourite with the People’s Choice award, which has a $2000 prize for the winner and their club. Voting closes 4 October with a full list of finalists at www. clublegend.com.au. Viva Energy will host a Club Legend Award dinner to honour all the finalists and winners at Simonds Stadium on 16 October. 9 GEELONG INDY Friday, 29 September, 2017

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New festival plan set to give boost to live music A new Geelong music festival could rock Little Malop Street in spring 2018 under City Hall plans to revamp the local live scene. The City released its Geelong Live Music Action Plan (LiveMAP) last week which set out plans for CBD venues to host an all-new contemporary music festival. The “high priority” project would require more than $50,000 in financial support, combined with other contributions, according to the plan. City Hall hoped LiveMAP would encourage other one-day music festivals in Geelong. The plan estimated the economic value of live music to Geelong at more than $150 million, based on a National Live Music Office report in 2014. The estimate calculated the value based on the report’s national figure of $15.1 billion and Geelong’s population of 235,000. Geelong’s administrators endorsed LiveMAP in their latest meeting last week. Administrator chair Kathy Alexander said the City’s ongoing investment in the plan would be critical in securing state and federal funding. “Implementing the LiveMAP can only bring economic benefits to our region and for musicians a new and vibrant forum for them to share their talents and entertain our community.” Dr Alexander said City Hall works such as its Little Malop St Laneway Project could help mark Geelong as a “creative and vibrant” city. LiveMAP highlighted Geelong’s centre as the city’s music epicentre and aimed to make the area a thriving live scene. The plan quoted research indicating live music spending in Australia resulted in at least a 3:1 benefit-to-cost ratio.

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Lotto millionaire Bellarine Village Lotto has celebrated Geelong’s latest millionaire, after selling its fourth division one winning ticket this year. Store owner Ben Kelberg was thrilled with the latest win. “We’re a bit blown away here,“ he said. “The last one was only two months ago, and now another one. We’ve been telling everyone that we’ve sold another one at the outlet.” But exactly how the winner would spend their prize remained a mystery after they chose to remain completely anonymous and celebrate privately. The winner took home $1,009,035.64 after their ticket was one of four winning entries in Tattslotto’s Saturday night draw. “We’ve been so happy to have sold the other entries too, but this one is pretty special for us as it is our first winning entry that has made one of our customers a millionaire,” Mr Kelberg said. In January, a retiree from St Albans Park won $62,000, in April a Geelong woman won $463,590.27 and another Geelong woman won $496,656 in July.

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MUSIC BOOST: Geelong’s Best Busker 2017 winners Josh Dance and Nat De Palmer perform live. 164636 City Hall could also offer incentives to attract more live acts to Geelong, the plan explained. The City’s continued support of music events like Geelong’s Best Busker would be central to the plan. The closure of the iconic, 150-year-old National Hotel, due to structural and maintenance

issues, hit Geelong’s live music scene hard in 2013. Owner George Ramia reopened the pub once affectionately known as “The Nash” this year as a boutique bar. But the remade venue was a far cry from the grungy live-music home of Geelong’s alternative crowd and late-night dim sims that it used to be.

Geelong police arrested three youths in Norlane following an alleged armed robbery in Hoppers Crossing on Wednesday morning. Investigators received reports that a group of males attended a service station on Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing, in a stolen Ford about 4.30am. The three youths allegedly forced entry to the service station with hammers and stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing in the car. Geelong police arrested three youths in the Ford in Norlane, about 5.40am. The two 16 year olds and a 17 year old remained in custody and were assisting police with their inquiries. Police were yet to establish how many offenders were involved in the armed robbery and continued to investigate the incident. The Ford was reported stolen during an alleged aggravated burglary in Geelong on 25 September.

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Figures show crime is in ‘decline’ From front page The introduction of police custody officers freed up additional police to serve on the beat, he said. “We look forward to an additional 10 uniformed police coming in early 2018 to further enhance our policing model.” Sexual offences rose by 11.6 per cent, which a State Government spokesperson said was largely due to historical offences at institutions such as the Catholic Church. Supt Gillard said victims had become more comfortable reporting sexual offences knowing that police would investigate them. Assaults also rose by 16.7 per cent during the financial year. “The challenge for our community remains to reduce the number, and harm caused, by both family violence and other assaults,” Supt Gillard said. “This type of behaviour is very impactful to

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both victims and community and will be a key police focus, especially coming into the summer months.” Police Minister Lisa Neville hailed the reduction as the result of her government’s policies, as the crime rate fell by 2.9 per cent state-wide. “While these statistics are encouraging - and a testament to the hard work of police in Geelong and the region - there is still a long way to go.” Police custody officers working at Geelong Police Station had freed up more than 5000 police shifts, Ms Neville said. In Ms Neville’s Bellarine electorate, crime fell marginally, with reductions in Portarlington (19.8 per cent) and Ocean Grove (8.3 per cent). But crime rose in Drysdale (8.8 per cent), Leopold (9 per cent) and Barwon Heads (14 per cent). The Surf Coast Shire recorded a 15 per cent decline in crime while crime across the Borough of Queenscliffe dropped 1.3 per cent.

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Barwon Heads gran Roslyn Claringbold will hit the pedals next Thursday, riding 400km in four days for grandson Gilbert, who has muscular dystrophy. “I’m scared to death, but I’m excited to take it on,” the 67-year-old said. “I try to get out and get a few hills into my legs when the weather’s good.” Ros described herself as a novice rider, who only started after retiring from teaching at age 60. “I bought myself a bike, and thought I would ride to the supermarket for the groceries,” she said. “I soon found a group of friends who encouraged me to ride around my local area and further afield.” Ros only started training recently on her new road-bike for her “chief coach and superhero” Gilbert, following a caravan trip with her husband. “We came back six weeks ago, and I intended to do lots more training than I did, but the weather’s been a bit against me,” she said. Gilbert’s diagnosis at two years of age devastated his parents, Ros said. “Currently, he’s just a beaut little four-year-old, but things are not going to progress as well for him as for other kids. “We didn’t know what we were in for, and we still don’t. But he’s being treated very well by the Royal Children’s Hospital. “He’s good fun - he’s the best jigsaw puzzle person I’ve ever seen for four.” Ros rode with training partner and fellow Lions Club member Lloyd Smith from Ballan to Daylesford Saturday - one of the legs on the ride. “It was so beautiful going through trees and everything,” she said. “I think where this ride’s going will be gorgeous.” Ros and Lloyd raised $5000 each at an Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club trivia night recently, while Ros’s fund-raising page has reached more than $10,000.

JOY RIDE: Roslyn Claringbold with “chief coach” and grandson Gilbert. “I’ve been very lucky,” she said. “I’ve had enormous support from my local community in raising funds for this event. “I’m just delighted that everybody is supporting me to do this and supporting my family.” Muscular dystrophy is a degenerative muscledestroying disorder affecting one in every 625 men, women and children in Australia. The condition can lead to heart, breathing and mobility complications, and sufferers are commonly fully dependent on a wheelchair by age eight.

About a dozen amateur cyclists will set off from Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s North Melbourne headquarters next Thursday. The riders will cross the picturesque Victorian Goldfields to raise money for research into the debilitating condition. To support Ros visit www.mycause.com.au/ page/148673/roslyn-claringbold. Hendry Cycles provided her roadbike for the event.

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Unique feel for the arts By Luke Voogt Geelong’s budding songwriters and artists will get the chance to enhance their talents with a series of workshops over the next school term. The workshops would give local kids unique artistic experiences outside their everyday lives, said Bluebird Foundation’s Bron Lawson. “We’ve gone with things where there is a gap and there is a need for it. “They’re not something that they’re likely to encounter in their school art and music classes.” The workshops, which range from street art to journal writing, feature the talents of prolific local artists like Laura Alice.

The artists were “awesome“ at connecting with youth, Bron said. “We’re sharing the amazing talent of artists that already work with us on other projects.” The workshops follow the foundation’s girls street art tutorials earlier this year, after which participants held an exhibition of their work. “They sold just about every piece of artwork they had on display,” Bron said. The workshops would help fund Bluebird Foundation’s work for Geelong’s lower socioeconomic suburbs, people with disabilities and new arrivals, Bron said. “Lots of the work we do happens out in the community in Geelong.” But the foundation was committed to keeping them as cheap as possible, she said.

“You’d be hard pressed to find anything more affordable than this in the community.” Cam Plapp was very excited to run the foundation’s first boys street art workshop, while local songstress Rach Brennen will teach the finer points of songwriting. “They might be looking at refining their skills and taking them to the next level or they may never have written a song at all,” Bron said. The educational workshops would give “kids skills to take into their everyday life”, Bron said. “When we explore our creative side and find ways to express ourselves there are always benefits.” For more details visit Bluebird Foundation’s workshops page at www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops.

VIBRANT: Cam Plapp will share his street art skills in a series of workshops next school term.

Curtain comes down on career Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s (GPAC) general manager Jill Smith will resign in early 2018, after 10 years in the role. Ms Smith was “looking forward to a break,” a spokesperson told the Indy when asked why she was leaving the job. GPAC’s trust chair Michelle Quigley last Friday announced Ms Smith would leave the centre. “Jill has been an integral part of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre for a decade,” she said. “She has worked tirelessly to ensure the arts, the centre and the cultural precinct are a key part of the future of the region.” The announcement comes as the centre’s $38.5 million Ryrie Street redevelopment begins. “This is a transformational project that Jill, the staff and the trust have tenaciously pursued, and it is with great pride we are now seeing the fruits of that endeavour,” Ms Quigley said. Ms Quigley paid tribute to Ms Smith’s efforts in bringing world-class theatre to Geelong and creating opportunities for young people to access arts programs. “Jill came to us with an extraordinary history of support for Australian playwrights ... and as a result we have welcomed many new plays to Geelong, including great Indigenous works.” Ms Smith established the Arts for Life Endowment Fund which has attracted donations of more than half a million dollars. She developed other fund-raising initiatives to ensure access to arts programs for generations to come, Ms Quigley said. State Bellarine MP Lisa Neville praised Ms Smith’s extraordinary contribution to Geelong and the G21 region over the last decade.

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Letters More power to Labor leader What a pleasant surprise to see Bill Shorten on the front page of the Geelong Indy last week repeating Liberal MP Simon Ramsay’s call to exploit Victorian gas resources. The State Government’s ban on all reliable base-load energy fuels, from coal to gas, don’t mention uranium, imitates South Australia’s destruction of its industrial base in relying on intermittent and unreliable renewables. The next step for Mr Shorten is to join the Federal Government in removing subsidies encouraging renewables, ending the Renewable Energy Target, and killing the proposed Clean Energy Target. After all, clean energy is a misnomer for energy from which carbon dioxide (CO2) has been removed. Readers should be reminded that CO2 is the stuff we breathe out and that plants breathe in, and is one of the things that make the world go round. Its increased presence in the atmosphere is now greening the planet and creating the world’s record crops of grains to feed the billions. Persuading Labor governments to abandon their fear of CO2 is a challenge, but let’s encourage Mr Shorten to do it. Tim Saclier Leopold

Gay marriage’s false prophets In response to Michael Gamble (Letters, 22 September), the Bible specifically mentions in at least four places “for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united with this wife and the two will become one flesh”. Mr Gamble will find this stated once in the Old Testament, Genesis 2:24, and three times in the New Testament, at Matthew 19:5, Mark 10:7 and Ephesians 5:31. Perhaps the best version to read in context is the last one, but the entire chapter really has to be read to get the overall points. Clearly the Bible presents a consistent message on expectations. Many try to change the definition of husband and wife but in the Bible it’s

clear what is being discussed. It is disappointing that some religious leaders and scholars are attempting to put their own interpretation on the Bible. The first letter from John, 1 John 4:1, puts it best with his opening remark: “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world”. Readers who want to find out more should look for a church that focuses on teaching from the Bible rather than interpretation and which runs a course explaining Christianity explained, as many churches do through small groups. Mike Deam Rippleside

Many marriages godless In response to the letter headlined ‘Marriage is religious’ (Geelong Indy, 22 September), then what is the status of all the marriages performed by the 8249 Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants and some 500 state and territory officers delegated to do so? Many, if not most, of these marriages, including my own, make no reference whatsoever to religion. Susan Howells Breamlea

Smashing the Rock of Ages I thank Patrick McGlinchey (Letters, 22 September) for correcting my false report of the ruling on polygamy by the Irish Supreme Court and also to readers for relaying fake news. The court’s principle judgement reflected the judgement by Lord Penzance in 1899 that matrimonial law was adapted to Christian marriage, envisaging marriage as between two persons. This meant that the constitution and public policy of Ireland denied polygamous marriage. It was noted, however, that since the advent of same-sex marriage and no-fault divorce marriage could no longer be described in the terms of Christian doctrine. This led to a comment that

exclusivity is no longer an essential element in marriage. Peter Linaker (Letters, 22 September) addressed the question of religion and marriage, while Michael Gamble saw the true nature of the present argument in his letter, headlined ‘Jesus shanghaied on SSM’. Government has acknowledged this by giving exemptions to clergy and churches, but what right has it granted to other Australians who wish to live by the conviction that God created male and female and that Jesus defined marriage as between man and wife? Baptists believe in the priesthood of all believers and that all of life is sacramental. Will we all be given exemption? Those desiring change might someday realise they have abandoned the Biblical Rock of Ages doctrines for an uncertain future in the shifting sands of public opinion. Pastor Frank Lowry Aberdeen St Baptist Church

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Buckets & Bouquets Buckets to a venue where The Block and other reality rubbish is always on the big screen. Who’s being entertained here, the customers or the staff? You don’t put crap in my glass, so don’t put it in my eyes. Background music would be better. Turn It Off, Geelong West Bouquets to my neighbours for entering my property to turn off a hose I had inadvertently left on. Sorry for the minor flooding. Thanks for saving the rest of my yard and for keeping my water bill down. MV, Corio

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There’s always next year The cup of sorrow runneth over. Alas and alack, the radio-controlled football (Letters, 22 September) was unavailable in time for the trip to Adelaide! However, I would like to thank all the boys who played for the Cats this year - many fine moments were played with a regulation footy. The drubbing of the Swans was an example of greatness that cheered someone who has been a Cats fan for 66 years - starting at a time when I had no idea I would ever live in Geelong. I believe you go on a trip through thick and thin with your team - it’s called loyalty. Too many these days are ready to desert after a disappointing game. But there’s always next year, every new season is a new beginning. Let’s look forward to that! Melva Stott Anglesea

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Madcap comedy The Popular Mechanicals will bring Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s (GPAC) theatre season to a riotous close next month. Shakespeare’s greatest clowns - the rude mechanicals from A Midsummer Night’s Dream take centre stage in this wild reimagining of what might have happened off-stage during the Bard’s beloved comedy. The troupe bumbles its way through rehearsals of Pyramus and Thisbe, somehow surviving the misadventures brought on by their own sheer idiocy. The result is a mix of Shakespearean verse, songs and dance that is lewd, rude and ingenious. Clowning, vaudeville, slapstick, stand-up comedy and bad puppetry combine with wit and fart jokes to create an anarchic and unhinged carnival that revels in its own theatricality. The Popular Mechanicals will be in Geelong for five performances in GPAC’s Drama Theatre, from 11-14 October.

Geelong band The Hollow Majors will keep the party rocking at the Sphinx after the AFL Grand Final with hits from the ’60s to now. Hollow Majors front man Robert Cockerell spoke to the Indy fresh off the band’s debut EP launch last Friday. “The crowd was pushed right up to the front of the stage,” he said. “It was nice and loud, and everyone was enjoying our original songs. “It’s a shame the Cats had to go down (in the preliminary final) - it would have been an even bigger crowd.” The man known onstage as Robbie Sea is looking forward to a “packed” gig on Saturday. “The bigger the crowd is, the more we feed on it as a band,” he said. “Most of our cover gigs are packed, full of dancing and singing. It will be a pretty rowdy crowd because everyone will be drinking that day.” The Hollow Majors released their self-titled, five-track EP in pursuit of rock and roll glory this month, but they still planned on doing cover gigs for some time yet to earn their keep. “We can now confidently say we’re an original band,” Robbie said. “But we’re still getting tighter as a band doing cover gigs. “Every cent we make from them goes to our kitty fund, and that goes towards the album that we’re going to do next year.” Robbie’s dream of playing in front of thousands started when he was young. “My old man has always been in bands,” he said. “I’ve still got an old photo from one of his gigs - my head was high as the kick drum and I was playing a toy guitar.”

ROCK DREAM: The Hollow Majors bassist Josh Dower, front man Robbie Sea, drummer Jake ‘Dono’ Donovan and guitarist Ash Wray. When the hyperactive 28-year-old truck driver put up flyers for band members in January 2016, he meant business. “I thought enough mucking around,” he said. “Geelong needs to hear some new rock and roll.” Robbie met guitarist Ash Wray, bassist Josh Dower and drummer Jake ‘Dono’ Donovan over a pint and parma, and they shook hands on his plan for greatness. More than 40 gigs later, the band is working on recording their first album.The “ADHD” Robbie described himself as a “front man” instead of a singer. “There’s plenty of good singers but there’s not

enough people that put on a show and feel what they are doing,” he said. He said his guitarists were accomplished vocalists and that Josh was like a “second lead guitarist” on bass. The Hollow Majors will play three 45-minute sets in Saturday night’s cover gig. “We go flat out for the three hours,” Robbie said. “Every gig we do - whether it’s a cover gig or original gig - we promote the s**t out of it.” Read more about The Hollow Majors’ rock journey in the spring edition of Geelong Coast Magazine, out soon.

BARDY LAUGHS: The Australian re-imagining of a beloved Shakespeare play comes to Geelong next month.

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Geelong Sculptors will celebrate their 15th anniversary next month, showcasing various mediums like bronze, marble, mosaic, glass and more. The group has grown from 20 to 50 members since it began, according to its secretary Cinnamon Stephens. “Sculptors by their nature are very solitary creatures,” she said. “We thought why don’t we all just get together and make a group, basically for some emotional support for each other.” The work of group’s creative souls will adorn the Sally Walker building at Deakin University’s waterfront campus from 6 October to the end of the month. The exhibition will feature an eclectic mix of sculptures in mediums including metal, timber, limestone and jewellery. It coincides with the launch of Geelong Sculp-

tor’s Celebrate XV book with photography by Rebecca Hosking. “She’s done a brilliant job,” Cinnamon said. “We’re very proud of it and can’t wait to launch it for everyone to see.” Rebecca took photos of 22 of the group’s artists in action or with their finished pieces for the book, which will be available during the exhibition. The sculptors have also worked with Ford and Deakin University recently on the Core Boxes project, led by the group’s Darren Matthews. “He worked in the pattern department and these gorgeous pieces of history were going to be thrown out,” Cinnamon said. “The Core Boxes marry up with the patterns during the car making process.” The exhibition opens weekdays from 10am to 4pm. For more information phone Cinnamon on 0400 436 308.

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Heaven Sent” (PG) (ʼ16) Stars: Christian Kane, Ernie Hudson, Marley Shelton, Ryan McPartlin, Mallory James Mahoney, Chris Grundy, Kris Ann Russell 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home and Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:30 Program To Be Advised 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:30 Car Wars (M l) [s] 12:30 Quantico: Mhorder (M v) [s] 1:30 (7) The Franchise Show (PG) (P) Home Shopping 2:00 (7) Program To Be Advised 4:00 (7) NBC Today [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “In The Line Of Duty: Smoke Jumpers” (PG) (ʼ96) Stars: Adam Baldwin, Jana Marie Hupp 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home and Away (PG) [s] 7:30 First Dates Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 800 Words (PG) [s] 9:40 Ramsayʼs Kitchen Nightmares USA: Bella Luna (M) 10:40 The Catch: The Knock-Off (M v) [s] 11:40 Mistresses (M) [s] 12:40 (7) Cosmetic Coffee (M) [s] 1:00 (P) Home Shopping 1:10 (7) Last Chance Learners 1:35 (7) Harryʼs Practice [s] 2:00 (7) Program To Be Advised 4:00 (7) NBC Today [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Two Against Time” (PG) (ʼ02) – A recently divorced mother of two struggles to keep her family together in the face of tragedy. Stars: Ellen Muth, Marlo Thomas, Joe Penny 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home and Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:30 Criminal Minds: Hellʼs Kitchen / Mr Scratch (M v) [s] 10:30 Chicago Fire: That Day (M s) 11:30 Motive: The Dead Hand (M v) 12:30 (7) Winners And Losers (PG) (P) Home Shopping 1:30 (7) Harryʼs Practice (PG) [s] 2:00 (7) Program To Be Advised 4:00 (7) NBC Today [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Abandoned And Deceived” (PG) (ʼ95) Stars: Lori Loughlin, Eric Lloyd, Allison Dean 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 10:00 Worldʼs Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 11:00 Ramsayʼs Costa Del Nightmares: Quelcuttis (M l) [s] 11:30 The Goldbergs (PG) [s] 12:00 Itʼs Always Sunny In Philadelphia: PTSDee (MA15+) 12:30 (7) Scandal (M v,s) [s] (P) Home Shopping 1:30 (7) Harryʼs Practice [s] 2:00 (7) Program To Be Advised 4:00 (7) NBC Today [s]

Nine

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINEʼs Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” (G) (ʼ08) Stars: Abigail Breslin 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 4:00 NINEʼs Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Vet On The Hill (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Goldeneye” (PG) (ʼ95) Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Dame Judi Dench 11:10 Movie: “Stolen” (M v,l) (ʼ12) Stars: Nicolas Cage 1:05 Extra [s] 1:30 TV Shop 2:00 Filthy Rich (M v,l,d) [s] 3:00 The Avengers: Whoʼs Who (PG) [s] 4:00 Global Shop 4:30 Good Morning America [s]

6:00 Childrenʼs Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Today Extra Saturday [s] 12:00 Destination Happiness (PG) 12:30 The Block (PG) [s] 4:00 The Travelling Chef [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 Movie: “ET” (PG) (ʼ82) Stars: Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas 9:25 Movie: “Kindergarten Cop” (M v) (ʼ90) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger 11:45 Movie: “Night Falls On Manhattan” (M l,v) (ʼ97) Stars: Andy Garcia 2:00 TV Shop 2:30 Four Weddings (PG) [s] 3:30 Daylight Savings Begin 4:30 Global Shop 5:00 TV Shop [s] 5:30 Wesley Impact [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINEʼs Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Paper Moon” (PG) (ʼ73) Stars: Ryan OʼNeal 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 4:00 NINEʼs Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:50 Program To Be Advised 9:50 Chicago Justice: Fake (M) 10:50 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The CSI Effect (M v) [s] 11:50 Law And Order (M v,d) [s] 12:45 Anger Management (M s) [s] 1:15 NINE Presents: David Gilmour Music Special. 1:30 TV Shop 2:00 Extra [s] 2:30 Global Shop 3:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Good Morning America [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINEʼs Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Extra [s] 1:30 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 4:00 NINEʼs Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 The Block: Backyard (PG) [s] 8:40 The Big Bang Theory: The 9:10 Kath & Kim: Sitting On A Pile / Kicking Up A Stink (PG) [s] 10:20 Two Broke Girls: And The Jessica Shmessica (M s,d) [s] 11:20 Cold Case: Colours (M) [s] 12:15 20/20 [s] 1:05 Anger Management (M s) [s] 1:30 Destination Happiness [s] 2:00 Extra [s] 2:30 Global Shop 3:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Good Morning America [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINEʼs Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Extra [s] 1:30 Hot In Cleveland: Say Yes To The Mess (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block: Backyard (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 4:00 NINEʼs Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 The Block: Backyard (PG) [s] 8:40 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 9:40 Embarrassing Bodies: Back To The Clinic Cancer (M n,mp) 10:40 Chicago Med: Ctrl Alt (M mp) 11:40 The Closer: Blue Blood (M) 12:35 20/20 [s] 1:30 Postcards (PG) [s] 2:00 Extra [s] 2:30 Global Shop 3:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Good Morning America [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINEʼs Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block: Backyard (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE News Now [s] 4:00 NINEʼs Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 The Block: Backyard (PG) [s] – Doubtful if one team will be able to get crane access to have pool lifted into their backyard. 8:40 Program To Be Advised 11:00 Off The Bit (PG) [s] 12:00 What Would You Do? (M l) 1:00 Anger Management (M) [s] 1:30 TV Shop 2:00 Extra [s] 2:30 Global Shop 3:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Good Morning America [s]

Win

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Family Feud [s] 7:00 WINʼs All Australian News [s] 8:00 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room - Encore 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Benʼs Menu [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Alive And Cooking [s] 4:00 The Cookʼs Pantry [s] 4:30 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 TEN Eyewitness News 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:30 The Project - Encore [s] 12:30 WINʼs All Australian News [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Fishing Edge [s] 6:00 Religious Programs 6:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 7:00 Fishing Australia [s] 7:00 RPM [s] 7:30 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Family Feud - Encore [s] 8:00 Good Chef, Bad Chef [s] 8:30 Good Chef, Bad Chef [s] 8:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 9:00 Alive And Cooking [s] 9:00 Whatʼs Up Downunder [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday [s] 12:00 The Living Room - Encore 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Healthy Homes [s] 1:00 Weekend Feast [s] 1:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:00 Cruise Mode [s] 2:30 Jamie And Jimmyʼs Food 2:00 Weekend Feast [s] Fight Club [s] 3:00 I Fish [s] 3:30 The 48 Hour Destination: 4:00 Whatʼs Up Downunder [s] Auckland [s] 4:30 Places We Go [s] 4:00 RPM [s] 5:00 TEN Eyewitness News 5:00 TEN Eyewitness News: First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] At Five 6:30 David Attenboroughʼs 6:00 Family Feud! - Sunday [s] Natural Curiosities [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project [s] 7:30 Gold Coast Cops (PG) [s] 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 9:00 Just For Laughs 2016 (M s,l) 8:30 Bull (M) [s] 10:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 10:30 The Sunday Project [s] 11:30 48 Hours (M) [s] 11:40 48 Hours (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 12:50 Rugby: South Africa v 4:30 CBS - This Morning Wallabies *Live* South Africa

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Family Feud [s] 7:00 WINʼs All Australian News [s] 8:00 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Benʼs Menu [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Alive And Cooking [s] 4:00 The Cookʼs Pantry [s] 4:30 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 TEN Eyewitness News [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Man With A Plan (PG) [s] 10:00 Life In Pieces (PG) [s] 10:30 The Project [s] 11:30 WINʼs All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Family Feud [s] 7:00 WINʼs All Australian News [s] 8:00 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Benʼs Menu [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Alive And Cooking [s] 4:00 The Cookʼs Pantry [s] 4:30 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 TEN Eyewitness News [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Shell Game (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s] 11:30 WINʼs All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project - Encore [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS - This Morning

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Family Feud [s] 7:00 WINʼs All Australian News [s] 8:00 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Program To Be Advised 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Alive And Cooking [s] 4:00 The Cookʼs Pantry [s] 4:30 Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 TEN Eyewitness News 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia 8:30 The Wrong Girl (PG) [s] 9:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v) [s] 10:30 Hawaii Five-O: E Malama Pono (Handle with Care) (M v) [s] 11:30 WINʼs All Australian News 12:30 The Project - Encore [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS - This Morning

6:00 6:30 7:00 8:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 1:30 2:30 4:30

5:00 CGTN English News 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Our Stories: Michael McLeod 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 The Point Review 2:30 Rome: The Worldʼs First 3:00 The Marngrook Footy Show Superpower: Total War (PG) 4:30 Eating History: Italy: 3:25 Richard Hammondʼs Wild Power Lunch Weather 5:30 Letters And Numbers 4:30 Simon Reeveʼs Sacred 6:00 Gourmet Farmer Rivers: The Nile (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 5:30 The Supervet (PG) 7:30 Great British Railway 6:30 SBS World News Journeys: Wareham To Portland 7:35 Royal Murder Mysteries: 8:05 Great British Railway King George V: Mercy Or Murder Journeys: Oxford To Pershore (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Tinker Tailor Soldier 8:30 Travel Man: Dubai Spy” (MA15+) (ʼ11) Stars: Gary 9:00 Football: Premier League: Oldman, John Hunt, Mark Strong Huddersfield v Tottenham 11:00 SBS World News Hotspurs *Live* 11:30 Movie: “Betty Blue” (MA15+) 11:50 Movie: “The Proposition” (ʼ86) Stars: Beatrice Dalle (MA15+) (ʼ05) Stars: Ray (In French) Winstone, Guy Pearce 2:55 Mammon (M l,s,v) 1:45 SBS Flashback: Black (In Norwegian) Deaths In Custody (PG)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Hayley Westenra Live From 9:30 Football: Premier League: New Zealand Huddersfield v Tottenham 3:20 Medicineʼs Big BreakHotspurs *Replay* From John through: Editing Your Genes (PG) Smithʼs Stadium, Huddersfield 4:00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives: 12:00 Worldwatch Dogs Behaving Badly 1:00 Speedweek 5:00 Hestonʼs In Search Of 3:00 The Bowls Show 4:00 Cycling: Voxwomen Perfection 4:30 Football: FIFA World Cup 5:30 Letters And Numbers 2018 Magazine 6:00 Gourmet Farmer: 5:00 Small Business Secrets Pigs Prosciutto And Offal 5:30 Tony Robinsonʼs World 6:30 SBS World News War I (PG) 7:30 Michael Mosley: 6:30 SBS World News Wonderful World Of Blood (PG) 7:30 The Ascent Of Civilisation: 8:30 Londonʼs Super Tunnel The Arabs (PG) (In German) 9:40 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 8:30 Soundtracks (M) 10:35 SBS World News 10:10 Chinaʼs Prison Kids: Waiting 11:05 Football: The World Game For The Sun (PG) (In Mandarin) 11:35 Ouro: 11:55 Full Frontal (M) Amazon Gold (MA15+) (In French) 12:20 Movie: “Floating Lives” 1:35 Romanzo Criminale (M l,s,v) (ʼ10) (In Vietnamese) (MA15+) (In Italian)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Off The Record (PG) 2:30 Good Listening (PG) 3:00 My Restaurant In India (PG) 3:30 Cyberwar Threat 4:30 Operation Grand Canyon With Dan Snow 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Gourmet Farmer: Passata And Fishing 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets Of Our Cities 8:30 Insight: On Trial 9:30 Dateline 10:00 SBS World News 10:30 The Girl Who Played With Fire: Part 1 (MA15+) (In Swedish) 12:15 Movie: “Eat Sleep Die” (M l) (ʼ12) Stars: Milan Dragisic (In Swedish / Croatian) 2:15 Movie: “7 Days” (MA15+) (ʼ09) Stars: Claude Legault (In French)

7:00 Worldwatch 5:00 CGTN English News 1:00 PBS Newshour 5:15 NHK World English News 2:00 Who Do You Think You 5:30 Worldwatch Are?: Richard Roxburgh (PG) 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Poh's Kitchen 3:00 Dateline 3:00 Nigella Feasts 3:30 Insight: On Trial 3:30 The Inca: Masters Of The 4:30 Wild Sri Lanka: Clouds: Clash Of Empires Coast Of Giants 4:30 British Gardens In Time: 5:30 Letters And Numbers Nymans 6:00 Gourmet Farmer: 5:30 Letters And Numbers Apples And Cider 6:00 Gourmet Farmer 6:30 SBS World News 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Railways That Built Britain 7:30 Great British Railway 8:30 Look Me In The Eye (M l) Journeys: Hartlebury To Great 9:30 Riviera (M) Malvern 10:25 The Handmaidʼs Tale: 8:05 Gourmet Farmer Jezebels (MA15+) 8:35 River Cottage Australia 11:25 SBS World News 11:55 Movie: “Goran” (MA15+) (ʼ16) 9:35 Bosch: God Sees (M) 10:30 Outlander: Vengeance Is Stars: Janko Popovic Volaric Mine (MA15+) (In Croatian) 11:35 SBS World News 1:30 Movie: “Sex And Drugs And 12:10 Movie: “Bullhead” (MA15+) Rock And Roll” (MA15+) (ʻ10) (ʼ11) Stars: Barbara Sarafian (In Stars: Denis Leary Dutch / French) 3:30 Trawlermen: The Catch (M l)

ABC

Tuesday 3

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Cuffs (M v,l) [s] The Coroner (PG) [s] Gardening Australia [s] Pointless [s] ABC News: Early Edition [s] The Drum [s] Short Cuts To Glory: Recipes Grand Designs: Isle Of Wight ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Q&A [s] Lateline [s] The Business [s] Golf: The Presidents Cup [s] Gallery Of Everyday Things rage (MA15+a,l,d,n,s,h,v)

SBS

Friday 29

Saturday 30

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Fake Or Fortune? [s] 11:00 Grand Designs [s] 12:00 ABC News at Noon [s] 1:00 One Plus One [s] 1:30 Exhumed [s] 2:00 Serangoon Road (M v) [s] 2:55 The Coroner (PG) [s] 3:40 Invictus Highlights: Day 6 [s] 4:30 Simply Nigella [s] 5:00 ABC News: Early Edition [s] 5:30 The Drum [s] 6:00 Sideliners (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Link [s] 8:00 QI: Infantile (PG) [s] 8:30 Thirteen (M l) [s] – Ivy is forced to face the truth of what happened to her. 9:30 The Ice Cream Girls (M l,v) 10:20 Lateline [s] 10:50 The Business [s] 11:05 Planet America [s] 11:35 rage (MA15+a,l,d,n,s,h,v)

5:00 rage (PG) [s] 10:00 rage: Guest Programmer (PG) 11:00 Classic Countdown: 1976 [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon 12:30 Kangaroo Dundee [s] 1:00 Miss Fisherʼs Murder Mysteries: Death On The Vine 2:00 Thirteen (M l,v) [s] 3:00 Landline [s] 3:40 Invictus Highlights: Day 7 [s] 4:30 Inspector George Gently (PG) [s] 6:00 Compass: Whoʼs Husna (PG) 6:30 Gardening Australia [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Home Fires (M) [s] 8:20 Shetland: Blue Lightning (Part 1) (M v) [s] 9:20 Doc Martin: Other Peopleʼs Children (PG) [s] 10:05 The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Sorrow Songs (M v) [s] 11:05 Adam Hills (M l,s) [s] 11:45 rage: Guest Programmer: Died Pretty (MA15+)

TELEVISION GUIDE Sunday 1 6:00 7:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:55 3:45 4:40 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:30 10:20 11:15 12:15 1:55 2:45

rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass: Whoʼs Husna (PG) Songs of Praise [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] The Checkout (PG) [s] Shetland (M v) [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] Invictus Highlights: Day 8 [s] Home Fires (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Classic Countdown: 1977 [s] ABC News [s] Doc Martin (M) [s] The Doctor Blake Mysteries Fearless (M l) [s] Glitch (M l,s,v) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s] rage (MA15+l,d,h,n,s,v) My Last Summer (PG) [s] Fearless (M l) [s]

6:00 Childrenʼs Programs 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 12:00 Bike Bug Full Cycle [s] 12:30 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner [s] 1:00 Movie: “Gunfight At Comanche Creek” (PG) (ʼ63) 2:50 Movie: “The Emperorʼs New Clothes” (PG) (ʼ01) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Postcards (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:15 NRL Grand Final Day 9:15 NRL Grand Final Day: Post-Match Presentation *Live* 10:15 Program To Be Advised 12:15 House: Kids (M d,s,mp) [s] 1:15 Bike Bug Full Cycle [s] 1:45 Getaway [s] 2:15 NINE Presents: Jeff Lynneʼs ELO Music Special 2:30 Global Shop 3:00 The Baron (PG) [s] 4:00 Good Morning America [s]

Monday 2 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:55 3:45 4:15 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:10 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:15 9:35 10:40 11:10 11:30 1:30 1:55

My Messy

STREET ART WORKSHOP

journal

FOR BOYS AGED 13-18

Workshop series for kids aged 8-12

9TH OCTOBER – 11TH DECEMBER MONDAYS 4:30pm – 6pm TAUGHT BY ARTIST – CAM PLAPP STENCILS, SPRAY CANS & STREET ART BLUEBIRD HOUSE CNR CARR & SWANSTON STREETS SOUTH GEELONG

Term 4 11th Oct - 14th Dec Every Wed 4pm-5pm

workshop series for 13 -18 yr olds 10th October - 12th December Tuesdays 4.30 - 6pm

taught by local songstress Rach Brennan lyrics | chord progressions | song structures | melody

Bluebird House

- cnr Carr & Swanston Sts, Sth Geelong

$20/week - $200 for 10 week term

Bluebird House

Cnr Carr & Swanston Streets, South Geelong

www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops Further info – info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

$15/week - $150/term Limited spots so book now! www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops

Taught by locally renowned artist Laura Alice

Further info - info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au or 0438 577 214

22 GEELONG INDY Friday, 29 September, 2017

Songwriting Masterclass

Creating a unique creative journal using beautiful book-binding techniques. Nurturing a mindful approach to art through guided expressive journalling and drawing development.

$20 / WEEK - $200 / 10 WEEK TERM Limited spots so book now!

12366695-HM39-17

Entertainment Tonight [s] Family Feud [s] WINʼs All Australian News [s] Bold And The Beautiful (PG) Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Benʼs Menu [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Alive And Cooking [s] The Cookʼs Pantry [s] Bold And The Beautiful (PG) TEN Eyewitness News WIN News [s] The Project [s] The Bachelorette Australia Gogglebox (M) [s] Law And Order: SVU (M) [s] Blue Bloods (M v) [s] WINʼs All Australian News [s] The Project [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS - This Morning

Limited places so book now! www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops For more info: 0438 577 214 or info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

NEWS

at The Peninsula

Community Calendar APPEAL - Volunteers wanted to help in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast schools. Enquiries 1800 668 550, edconnectaustralia.org.au. BREASTSCREEN - Free appointments for 10-minute screening available, BreastScreen, 78 Gheringhap St, Geelong. Bookings 132 050, breastscreen.org.au. AA - Alcoholics Anonymous invites enquiries about its service and support on 5229 1710.

TUESDAY

TODAY

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY CLUB - Canary club meets 10am at club rooms, Geelong Showgrounds. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 5276 1416. CHRISTIAN - Evangelical Fellowship meets 6.30pm at Belmont Baptist Church Fellowship Room, 43 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0429 094 372. BEADERS - Beaders Guild of Geelong meets 10am3pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West. RAIL - Miniature railway 11am-4pm at Portalington Bayside Family Park, Pt Richards Rd, Portarlington. Enquires 0476 124 598. CHURCH - Cafe church worship 5-6.30pm at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2557.

MONDAY STROKE - Geelong Stroke Support Group meets 1.30pm at the Barwon Stroke Support Centre, 22 Richmond Cres, Geelong. Enquiries 5248 3045. BOWLS - Indoor carpet bowls 1-4pm at Portarlington. Cost $3. Enquiries 5259 2290. SPEAKING - Geelong Rostrum Club practising speaking group 6.45pm upstairs at The St George Workers Club, 212 Pakington St, Geelong West. Enquiries 5243 7765. HEARING - Better Hearing Support Group meets at Geelong West Senior Citizens Community Centre, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West. Enquiries 5278 8300.

DANCING - Scottish Country Dancing 7.30-10pm at Leopold Hall. Cost $5 includes supper. Enquiries 5250 5540. MUSIC - Mainly Music program for carers and babies, pre-schoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family. Enquiries 0447 646 364, 0417 252 832.

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APPEAL - Inverleigh and Districts Good Friday Appeal Family Fun Day committee meets 7.30pm at Inverleigh Hotel. Enquiries 0437 072 260 or 5281 1946. BALLROOM - Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937 or 5278 7720. ALCOHOLICS - Alcoholics For Christ 12-step program 7.30pm at South Barwon Salvation Army, 176-180 Francis St, Belmont. Enquiries 0420 910 763. YOGA - Free Sahaja yoga meditation lessons 7-8pm at Vines Road Community Centre. Enquiries 0430 536 280 or sahajayoga.com.au.

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THURSDAY PLANT - Plant sale 10am-3pm at The Heights, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown. Proceeds to Heights gardens. DANCING - Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $5. Enquiries 5251 3529. HELP - GROW meets to help depressed, lonely, isolated, anxious 7pm at 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Also Friday 12.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 1800 558 268.

VEGETABLES Hot roasted potatoes, pumpkin, carrot, broccoli, peas and corn. COLD MEATS Roast Chicken, Ham & Roast Beef. SALADS Potato & Bacon salad, Caesar salad, Garden mixed salad

FRIDAY MUSIC - Bellarine Country Music Group meets 6pm at the Belmont Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Enquiries bellarinecountrymusicgroup.com. COMMUNITY - Lara Community Drop In Centre 6-8pm at Lara Uniting Church, 1 Flinders Ave.

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Home care to get Miriam in control World’s best products at the best prices.

Take a scooter for a try-out spin Scooters and Mobility Geelong is still conveniently located at 52 Charles Street, Newcomb, and, as such, is easily accessible from all locations around Geelong, on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast areas. Old-fashioned service is still standard for all customers. Owner-operators Mark and Susan Dillon say they can sell the world’s best products at the best prices without sacrificing service, reliability and back-up support. “October is Seniors Month at Scooters and Mobility and we celebrate by conducting our fourth annual Geelong Scooter Spin. “If you have ever wanted to ride a scooter without any sales pressure at all comes on down every Wednesday in October between 10am and midday. We will have over 20 scooters and powerchairs in stock all available to test drive.” To book a place on the scooter spin, arrange an in-home demonstration or service of a scooter or powerchair call 5248 7338 or free call 1800 726 000.

When Miriam Paranavitana moved from her family home of 38 years into retirement living, she felt overwhelmed and had withdrawn from many of the social activities she had previously enjoyed. But since taking up a Home Care Package with Uniting AgeWell, she feels in control again and is back doing the things she loves. “When I first came to Uniting AgeWell I was feeling so lost,” says Miriam. “I had lost motivation and was not really looking after my home as I like to, or myself. “I had also stopped driving my car, which meant I wasn’t able to get out and about anymore.” “Now I feel more independent and confident with my carers by my side. I tell them what I want to do and I do it together with them.” Miriam receives weekly support including help with cleaning and transport. Uniting AgeWell understands how important it is for seniors to exercise control over the care they receive and have the best support available to achieve their individual goals. The not-for-profit organisation provides home care, social support, allied health and therapy services and carer respite to seniors across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Uniting AgeWell Community Programs Coordinator Teresa Roberts said all home care packages were different and tailored to the individual needs of clients. “Our packages are flexible and may include help with cleaning and gardening around the home, social engagement activities, allied health services or assistance with personal care such as showering,” she said.

Talking about funerals. Sue Marshman and Alyson Burchell from Tuckers.

Funeral directors outline options

Miriam receives weekly support including help with cleaning and transport. “They go a long way in assisting seniors to remain at home through the provision of physical and social support measures, and are all about supporting seniors to live well as they age.” For more information about home care, or for assistance with accessing My Aged Care, contact the Uniting AgeWell Barwon team on 9680 0450.

People plan for different milestones in their lives weddings, careers and even retirement. Planning for the final goodbye makes just as much sense. However, it can be hard to know where to start, there are so many funeral products available today and each product has its own benefits. Funeral directors are an excellent resource to find out exactly what services are available and what will best suit personal needs. Sue and Alyson from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service are helping people better understand funeral plans as well as the difference between funeral insurance and planning ahead. “Talking about funerals helps to make informed choices. Every day we see how important these conversations are for families,” says Alyson. Tuckers has been serving the community for more than 134 years. “We understand every funeral plan is unique to each person’s personality and we offer a range of services tailored to suit individual needs,” she said. A free information session is being held, covering a wide range of topics relating to funeral services and legal matters, on Monday 23 October at Tuckers Chapel in Grovedale. Visit www.tuckers.com.au for more details.

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SENIORS MONTH Recreation is the heart of lifestyle

Stan says life is still a circus at 74

Bannockburn Green is so much more than a place to live - it’s a community and a lifestyle. Catering to the over 55s, the heart of the community is the large recreation room equipped with full kitchen, which is available for the use of all tenants and is the venue for the weekly morning tea, craft mornings and the annual Christmas Dinner in mid-December - hosted and prepared by the owners for the residents. The residents’ birthdays are celebrated on the Horses Birthday in August, as pictured. Add to this no water bills and all maintenance and gardening done, this leads to a very desirable lifestyle opportunity. Recent newcomers Gail and Ken made the change just over a year ago and haven’t looked back. “Everyone was so welcoming we both felt right at home from the first day,” Gail said. “It also has a lovely outlook and no upkeep as it is all done for you and everything is close by being in the main street.” Contact Stockdale and Leggo Bannockburn on 5281 4444 or bannockburngreen.com.au for more information.

A new virtual reality program provided by Mercy Health Home and Community Care Barwon is proving a huge hit with clients searching for fun and engaging experiences. Through the fog of dementia, Stan Elliott’s recollection isn’t what it used to be. But one powerful memory - starring on the trapeze in the circus - came flooding back the day Stan tried Mercy Health’s new virtual reality glasses. “I used to be a catcher on the trapeze with the Flying Ashtons,” Stan recalls. “I started as a circus hand when I was 13 and went on to look after the animals. “I was chased up a tree by an elephant once. “Then, as I got a bit older, a young Merv Ashton asked if I wanted to go on the trapeze.” At 74, Stan’s days of the flying trapeze are well and truly over, but he was thrilled to discover he could fly again by simply putting on a set of virtual reality glasses and selecting Cirque du Soleil. Mercy Health Community Care Worker Andrew Smith sits down with each client to find out about their past and discuss their interests so he can provide a tailored virtual reality experience. Andrew says the virtual reality glasses were a great fit for Stan, who is quite adventurous and loves a challenge.

Claims specialist Liz was walking across the driveway of a takeaway food business, when she stepped on a plastic cover and it gave way. She fell into a drain and suffered a massive ankle injury - imagine what could have happened if a small child had stepped on the drain cover! But fortunately others realised her situation was likely to lead to a compensation claim. Her husband took photos of her after the accident and her boss took a video of the plastic cover. Liz took the evidence to a well-known law firm. But no one from the firm asked to go and see the accident site. In fact, there was very little communication at all from the firm. Liz wondered whether this firm could really win for her the $70,000 and $80,000 she had been told she could receive. The defendant took a very hostile attitude to the claim, saying through their lawyer that it had no basis whatsoever.

Liz eventually came to Henry Carus + Associates. Henry, with his experience in similar claims, could not understand why the matter was not progressing. He took over the matter and went out to the accident site with Liz and her husband, explaining how to submit a claim for liability. Henry and his principal lawyer on the matter, Eliza, identified a number of reasons why the case would succeed and the accident never should have happened. Henry raised all these points, and next thing Liz knew the defendant had invited her to an early conference to discuss her claim. Liz was ecstatic as she accepted the defendant’s offer of $200,000. Those who find themselves in a similar position should contact Henry Carus and Associates to get the compensation the deserve and make the world a little safer for everyone.

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Homestyle Belmont Grange Aged Care is undertaking a Life Histories Project that will utilise the community visits of the students from St Joseph’s College to assist the Lifestyle team commence the project with residents. This project will support the intentions of Lifestyle to increase more opportunities for intergenerational connections between members of the greater community and Homestyle’ residents. The project aims to provide an opportunity for residents to share their experiences and knowledge with younger generations, highlighting the similarities and differences between the generations. The questions are targeted at the individual’s cultural environments and how their experiences helped to influence their growth and understanding of the ever-changing world. This project is an expansion on the Intergenerational Playgroup Belmont Grange launched in 2016 and has continued to host at the facility located in Church Street, Grovedale. The Intergenerational Playgroup between Belmont Grange and the Torquay Road Early Learning and Kinda has successfully formed a sustainable community partnership towards promoting ongoing communication and engagement between the generations.

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October for an Open Day where guests can view floor plans and take a walk through the gardens while having a chat to residents. To find out more about Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village, contact Leeanne Morrison on 1300 472 424 or visit www.barwarregardens.com.au.

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Stage five at Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village is now taking expressions of interest from those who are entering retirement or considering downsizing as they enter that next phase of their lives. A retirement village isn’t often the first place people consider when circumstances change and they need a new home. That was the case for Carol Hose who first became aware of Barwarre Gardens on a recommendation from her sister. Tentative at first, after a chat with her family Carol agreed that a new lifestyle would be beneficial for her. Carol said it was the one and only retirement village she looked at. After she walked in the gate, she said “there was just something about the feel of the place”. Having only been at Barwarre Gardens for a couple of weeks, Carol was still settling in and unpacking her boxes. She was greeted at the door by a friendly neighbour, Joan, who invited her to Friday night happy hour with a number of other residents. Carol felt instantly welcomed. “That was amazing because I just felt someone had my back,” Carol said. “People reach out to you, but without being intrusive, and that’s something that’s important because we’re all very private in our own way.” Situated within walking distance of Marshall train station and just a minute or two’s drive from major shopping centres, Barwarre Gardens was developed and built by iconic Geelong community services organisation Karingal. The village is opening its doors on Saturday 21

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Contact Kings Funerals to find out the options.

Making the most of cost options for conducting the funeral in an area that they don’t normally service. Clients can avoid any possible extra charges by simply transferring their existing arrangement to a funeral director who services the new area. This can be done prior to the funeral being needed to minimise complications to those left behind at the time of death. Those who would like to chat about their personal circumstances can call Julie Spriggs at Kings Funerals on 5248 3444 to organise a mutually convenient time when she will be more than happy to explain, free of charge, what can be done to help alleviate further costs.

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Those who have retired to the Geelong region and already have a pre-arranged funeral can easily reassign their existing funeral arrangements to a more local funeral director. Over the years Kings Funerals has noticed an increase in the number of people now living or retiring on the coast who had previously pre-arranged their funerals. Those who are planning to have their funeral in the region may find that it is more cost effective to transfer their arrangements to a local funeral director. It may be the case that a previously nominated funeral director may charge an “out of area” fee

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Tooth replacement options Those who have missing teeth may be all too aware of their importance to looks and dental health. Teeth are designed to work together to help chew, speak and smile. When teeth are missing it is difficult to do these things. Even the loss of back tooth may cause the mouth to shift and the face to look older. Fortunately, missing teeth can be replaced. The following are three options a dentist may suggest, depending on needs. Replacement teeth should last for years at a time, so it is important to choose the correct treatment.

1. Implants: Many patients choose implants to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or to support a full set of dentures. Implants are posts that are surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. They are made of titanium and other materials that are accepted by the human body. 2. Fixed Bridges: Another tooth replacement option is a fixed bridge. This is a restoration that fills the space where one or more teeth have been lost. A fixed bridge is bonded or cemented into place. 3. Removable Partial Denture: As a name de-

scribes, a removable partial denture can easily be taken out of the mouth for cleaning. Partial dentures usually have replacement teeth fixed to a plastic base that matches the colour of gums. The plastic base may cover a metal framework. Partial dentures often have some form of clasp that attaches to natural teeth. Book a free dental implant consultation with Dr Rashi Gupta at Norlane Dental Surgery on 1800 246 247.

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Visitors can build up their appetite by picking their own fruit. their cider is beautifully showcased alongside a local menu which is best shared and enjoyed on the sprawling lawns. Overlooking Swan Bay and Queenscliff, Basils Farm is the perfect place to relax and indulge in some quality, hand-crafted wines and farmgrown produce. The extensive potager provides biodynamic herbs, fruit and produce to the kitchen, local chefs and visitors. Basils Farm also holds cooking classes and gardening workshops throughout the year. On top of all this, visitors could win their share of $5000 worth of prizes just by heading to some of these locations. They simply have to join the Wander Geelong and The Bellarine virtual reality Quest and visit these locations to solve clues to be in the running to win the great prizes. These are now the final weeks of the Quest so those who want to get involved need to sign up quickly. To find a list of all the hint destinations, clues, prizes and register visit wandertowin.com.au.

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BACK IN THE DAY: Gary Ablett in action for the Cats.

Ablett requests a switch By Justin Flynn Former Geelong champion Gary Ablett has officially requested a trade back to Kardinia Park. Ablett, who joined the Gold Coast Suns on a lucrative deal at the end of 2010, still has a year to run on his contract up north. “Gary Ablett today informed the club of his desire to be traded to Geelong during next month’s exchange period,“ Suns chief executive Mark Evans said during the week. “We indicated to Gary and his manager Liam Pickering that there are conditions that will need to be met for the Gold Coast if this is to be achieved.“ Geelong also released a statement: “The club is

respectful of the fact Ablett is a contracted player with the Gold Coast and as such, the Suns have the final say on a trade agreement.“ It’s believed the Suns are keen on gun Cats onballer Mitch Duncan or exciting young playmaker Nakia Cockatoo as a replacement. The Suns are also keen to recoup about $200,000 to $300,000 from Ablett’s contract for next season. Lang has also been mentioned as a possible target given he is out of contract, but several Victorian clubs have begun circling the promising midfielder, who accumulated 26 possessions in Geelong’s semi-final victory against Sydney. Ablett has hinted at retirement if a deal can’t be done. Geelong does not have a first round pick this

year to bargain with, but does have pick 20 from a trade last year that can be used in 2017. Ablett, a dual Geelong premiership player, is 33 and has battled constant hamstring injuries during the past couple of years at the Suns. He played only 14 games this year, but still won the Suns’ best and fairest. However, Ablett has shown that he is still one of the premier players in the competition and would be ideal for the Cats up forward, where he has shown he is a proven goalkicker. Ablett is an eight time All Australian and won the goalkicking award once at Geelong and twice at the Gold Coast.

Winning streak brings she-Cats onto the AFL stage Geelong will soon feature in the nation’s elite women’s football league after it won a licence to play in the AFLW from the 2019 season. The Cats successfully fielded a team in the VFLW this year, winning eight out of 14 games to just miss the finals. Geelong Cats CEO Brian Cook said the licence was a significant win in the club’s 158-year history. “This is an exciting and proud day for our club,” Cook said on Wednesday. “We have been a strong supporter of AFLW, and we are thrilled to be joining the league in 2019.” Cook described the decision to field a women’s team as one of the club’s best, with female participation in the region growing at a “huge rate”. “To now be able to move into the AFLW in 2019 is the next step for us, and one that we are ready to take,” Cook said. “We will offer inspiration to aspiring players

FEROCIOUS FELINES: Geelong Cats players Hannah Burchell, Anna Teague and Lara Williams (pictured here in Ocean Grove) could play in the AFLW in 2019. 168331 Picture: MARK HEENAN throughout the region, and our supporters and members will embrace this team. “Our players have first class facilities, and there will be greater pathways into off-field roles for coaches, administrators and specialists. “The club will begin preparing for its entry in

2019 and look forward to growing the game.” Jordan Ivey and Danielle Higgins, who were key members of the Cats VFLW team in 2017, couldn’t be happier with the AFL’s decision. “It has been a nervous wait,” Higgins said. “That was our main goal, to get a team in the AFLW competition. We’re just so stoked for that to happen.” Ivey added her thanks to those behind the scenes that put the Cats bid and program together. “I’m just really happy for everyone who has been behind the application and really excited for the Geelong public to finally have a team to support in the AFLW,” Ivey said. The Cats will remain in the VFLW in 2018, then the club will field teams in both the VFLW and AFLW from 2019. The Cats signed more than 600 Women’s Pioneer Members in 2017 and large crowds turned out to watch the team’s home matches, according to the club.

Anglers increasingly succumbed to the region’s annual outbreak of snapper fever last week. Clifton Springs was a likely location, but anglers again had to contend with strong winds. Tide changes that lined up with sunrise or sunset led to some anglers boating fish to an impressive 7kg. Squid were available nearby for fresh bait supply, with 3m to 4m of water giving up specimens to about 700g on size 3 Yamashita jigs. Over at St Leonards the whiting appeared to be in greater numbers, with the Bourke Street area though to the mouth of Swan Bay providing fish to 40cm. Pippies and tenderised squid were the number one baits, especially when rigged on a running sinker rig. St Leonards also hosted vast amounts of flathead near The White Lady for anglers drifting with bluebait. Point Lonsdale Bight was popular for squid, big ones too. Large baited jigs worked down deep hooked squid to 2kg. Not all the action was confined to boats, though, with land-based anglers getting into the action from Bell Reef when casting artificial jigs at low tide. Anyone intending on fishing the reef should be mindful of the swell and tides. Chris Valisevski’s Gone Fishing Charters clients boated numerous large King George whiting around grass beds nearby. Offshore anglers continued enjoying great success, with gummy shark to 20kg devouring fresh salmon fillets in 30m from Point Lonsdale to Barwon Heads. Snapper appeared as a welcome by-catch. Valisevski also took clients offshore for catches of gummies to 10kg along with snapper to 6kg during the week. Surf anglers spun up numerous Australian Salmon to 1.5kg from Bancoora and other Surf Coast beaches. The lead up to high tide fished best, with Sea Iron Pelacus lures working a treat. Heading west, the freshwater fishing was on fire at Lake Purrumbete. Brown, rainbow and brook trout all snapped up Tassie Devils slow-trolled along the east bank, while anglers casting lures and flies around the weed beds during the middle of the day boated browns to 4kg. Lake Bullen Merri was worth the trip for Zac Whitford, who caught a Chinook salmon of 2kg while trolling a Daiwa Double Clutch 75. Casting lures from the lake edges also resulted in good numbers of Chinook. Deep Lake continued producing a good mix of brown and rainbow trout to 2kg for anglers slow-trolling Tassie Devils. Next week should see snapper season really kick into gear, with offshore areas also worth trying for gummies and tuna, with some serious bait and birds working off Barwon Heads.

MERRI ANGLER: Zac Whitford with a Chinook salmon. 35 GEELONG INDY Friday, 29 September, 2017

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36 GEELONG INDY Friday, 29 September, 2017