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This Season
Gig Guide
We Love
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In Conversation
12-15
Calendar of Events
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Best friends
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Green Thumbs
For the Love of Chocolate
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Artist in Residence
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History Repeated
32-35 Local Love
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Revitalising central Geelong
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A cut above the rest
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Local Sounds
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LEE Abrahamsen FROM playing a heroine not seen in Melbourne for years to singing for 88,000-plus at the MCG, Lee Abrahamsen is Geelong’s rising star of opera. Lee starred in February as the lead performer in the first Melbourne production of Tristan and Isolde for 17 years. “Isolde is a gift of a role,” she says. “So many wonderful Idols of mine have achieved greatness playing her.“ But it took a while to build the confidence to belt out classic operas on stage, admits Lee, who started singing at age 16. “I was such a shy girl, my parents and teachers encouraged me to join the choir to build my confidence,” she says. “The girls kept teasing me about how my voice didn’t blend. “My teacher took me aside and said I should do some vocal lessons as my voice was obviously more suited to being a soloist.” Lee has since proven her vocal talents, performing in major operas, singing across the world and winning a “rare” standing ovation at St Martin in the Fields in London. “I can’t think of anything else I would rather do,” she says. She has had little difficulty getting into character for roles such as Isolde, despite many of the operas being more than a century old. “Obviously I am not an Irish princess who has been abducted by the English King!” she says.
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I would rather do “But more often than not, the operas are about love, death, family, illness, infidelity and so on. These are all subject matters we deal with in the 21st century.” Although she says there is one major difference - the fashion. “I don’t like wearing corsets!” Lee recently moved back to her childhood home of Geelong, buying a house in Newtown with her young family and teaching music at schools across the city.
“I have so many fond memories from my youth of spending days on the beautiful Eastern Beach, swimming in Torquay, riding my horse at Mt Duneed.”
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She was thrilled to sing the National Anthem for the Ashes test at the MCG on Boxing Day. “Apparently Hugh Jackman loved my high note as he was commentating,” she says. “If you’ve got it, flaunt it!”
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THIS SEASON YOU SHOULD Check out Gatherings by Crow Anyone looking for homewares with an antique edge just has to visit Gatherings By Crow. Owner Mandy has developed a special eye for sourcing household talking-points after her experience running market stalls. Mandy uses her talent to stock her charming store with a fascinating range of products, ranging from kitchenware to decorative items and even traditional-style soaps. Along with her knack for stylish decor, Mandy’s also a qualified florist who creates unique arrangements for functions including weddings. Gatherings by Crow is at 82 Mercer Street, Geelong, phone 0488 862 639 or visit facebook.com/blackcrowfinds for more information.
Make a hair statement Get a new look this autumn with Salon Meraki Colour Specialists, at 77 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights. Voted Best of the Bay's top hairdresser for 2017, the salon's L'Oreal colour specialists are experts in colour, cutting and styling with the use of high-end products such as L'Oreal and Pureology. Permanent and semi-permanent colour options are available as well as ammonia-free treatments. Blow-waves, straightening and curling are among the services, while the variety of products in-store includes paraben and sulphate-free vegan shampoos and conditioners. Salon Meraki offers haircuts for men, women and children of all ages. Phone 5298 3465 or visit salonmerki.com.au or facebook.com/ salonmerakics
Book visitors into Parkwood Geelong’s Parkwood Motel and Apartments is the ideal destination for visiting friends and family this coming winter. With a series of recent upgrades completed, Parkwood's also central to everything that's great about Geelong as well as transport infrastructure such as Melbourne Road and train stations. A recently renovated two-bedroom apartment provides ideal space for visiting groups. Anyone who mentions GC when booking at Parkwood receives chocolates and wine on arrival. Parkwood Motel and Apartments is at 8 Lily Street, North Geelong, phone 52785477 or email reservations@parkwoodmotel.com.au
Have a blast with military history An array of militaria including Samurai swords, trench art, badges, uniforms and photos are on display over two storeys in central Geelong's hidden museum. Visitors to Armour Antiques and Military Museum will also find a surprising new addition to the intriguing range: a rare 300-year-old Japanese Samurai matchlock cannon. The museum is tucked away on two levels at the rear of the premises' antiques shopfront, with access to inspect its extensive curiosities costing only the price of a gold coin. Armor Antiques and Military Museum is at 200 Moorabool Street, Geelong, phone 5221 8662.
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PAULA KONTELJ Wife, mother, radio host and exercise freak. Paula Kontelj tells ELISSA FRIDAY why she just can't keep still.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD.
WHEN AND WHERE DID YOU GET MARRIED?
I grew up in Geelong. My mother was a school teacher and my father was a butcher. It was very humble working-class beginnings and a tight family unit.
We got married in 1993 in Geelong at the Holy Family Church on Separation Street, Bell Park.
I was very close to my grandparents. I have fond memories of family times with them. My grandfather headed up the Chilwell police station, which was on the corner of Pakington Street. Great stories from my grandfather include when he picked up a kangaroo, nursed it back to health and released it back to the wild right there at the police station. He had a love of animals and so do I.
HOW DID YOU AND HUSBAND STRETCH MEET? My best friend at the time said, ‘I know someone that would be perfect for you’. It was about 1989 that my friend finally got us together. When Stretch and I met we hit it off straight away, so my friend was right.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FIRST DATE.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. YOU HAVE THREE CHILDREN? I’ve got three children and two grandchildren: Georgia, who’s married with two children; Paris, who’s working at Cotton On’s head office; and David, who’s starting his third year of a double degree in commerce/law at Deakin University, which are subjects just like his dad studied.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN LOCAL RADIO? I did 25 years of mostly breakfast radio but in the last couple of years I’ve done drive in the afternoons. I began back in 1988 on 3GL. After winning an aerobic championship they got me involved in discussing aerobics on the radio. I did more and more. They saw I had the gift of the gab and then eventually after a few years I went on to doing breakfast radio. I also dabbled in infomercials on the TV show Mornings with Kerri Anne.
We had lunch at the Mecure hotel, which is now Rydges. Stretch and Paula Kontelj at a Geelong Business Network breakfast.
Stretch kept leaving the room to use the phone. In those days there were no mobiles, so he was using a landline. Later on I found out he was cancelling his following work legal appointments for the day in order to spend more time with me.
WHO WAS GOOD TO INTERVIEW? The best interview and one that most exited me was interviewing Olivia Newton John. I interviewed her with Laurie Atlas, whom I worked with on the radio for 12 years. She was so friendly and welcoming. She spent over an hour with us at her hotel in Melbourne. I've always been a bit of a fan of Olivia. 9
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WHAT MADE YOU LAUGH AND WHAT MADE YOU CRY?
ANY TRICKS OF THE RADIOTRADE TO SHARE WITH US?
HAD YOU BEEN TO THE UK PRIOR?
I used to laugh every day, which was the best part of my job. We’d often be in stitches over the smallest things. The more tired you are the funnier the situations seem.
The key is to just be yourself. You’ve got to be who you are and be true to yourself because if you try to fake it in any way sooner or later you'll be exposed or come undone.
I'd been there a few times but that’s very different to living there.
September 11 made me cry. I had to come into work that morning and we were covering the whole incident as best as we could from Geelong and watching the footage unfold.
Paula with Bay FM announcer Hayden Miller.
We were crossing live to New York that morning. People's raw emotion was really moving. Both Laurie and I were shaken and very upset on air that day.
WHAT WERE THE BEST AND WORST PARTS OF YOUR JOB? The worst bits were getting up early. I was perpetually tired. The best bits were getting access to the microphone to express your view, which you hoped would reflect and challenge the views of others. I'm still grateful that I had that opportunity for so many years. I’m in talks with radio stations to do some presenting over on the Channel Islands while I'm in the UK with Stretch for his work. The last time they had an Australian on air there she was reading the news and some of the locals put a petition together to get her off because they didn’t like her accent, so I’ve got a bit of a challenge ahead of me. SO WHY DO YOU SPEND PART OF THE YEAR IN THE UK'S GUERNSEY? Stretch was appointed global legal director of Specsavers over there. We love it there. The summers are mild and the views are beautiful. Connecting within the community is our challenge and we're starting to do that. I raised money for a local charity and I’m planning to do that again - it was wellreceived.
The proximity is great. We can go to Italy or Spain for the weekend at very little expense. It’s effortless in Europe to go to another country for the weekend, which a lot of people do. They catch a flight in the same way we in Australia would catch a bus.
ENDURED A CHILLY BRITISH WINTER YET? No, but Stretch has. I’m living the endless summer. He came back to Geelong at Christmas time. We’ve found the key to a happy marriage: six months together and six months apart, ha ha.
BET YOU HAVEN’T WORN DOWN A PAIR OF THONGS GIVEN THE UK SUMMER'S SO BRIEF. No, not quite. I don’t wear those. What you can’t wear in the UK are stilettos here on the cobbled streets.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FITNESS CLASS YOU'RE CONDUCTING, STRONG. SOUNDS LIKE A HECK OF A WORKOUT. Well, I've been teaching fitness classes since 1981 when I was at high school. I never thought I'd teach them all these years later. It's kept me sane and healthy. In 2017 I did the Strong training. Strong by Zumba has done the music but the moves have been done by the devil himself. It’s a high-intensity, interval-training class, otherwise known as HIIT class. I'd describe the Strong class as body attack meets body combat but slowed down. It includes burpees, planking, push-ups and star-jumps, all perfectly synced to the music.
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING IT? About a year. It’s the latest fitness trend across the globe. It’s becoming very popular in Europe and the United States. Geelong’s Gym is the first in our region to conduct these classes. I teach there on Tuesday nights and Wednesdays mornings. I’ve recently started teaching classes on Monday at Fernwood Waurn Ponds.
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE STRONG OVER OTHER CLASSES? I just did the training out of curiosity. I've taught every format, including body pump, body balance, step, Zumba, spin, Pilates and this is the most effective, the most thorough and the most exciting class structure I’ve ever taught. I really love it. It truly does make you strong. There's a lot of body weight exercises involved. In strong class you spend as much time crawling around on all fours as you do jumping about on your feet. I absolutely became stronger because of this class.
HOW IMPORTANT IS FITNESS TO YOU IN YOUR LIFE?
I'd like women and men who are middle-aged or feeling like their best years are behind them to realise that may not be the case. I feel like I’m as fit as I was when I was 35 since doing this strong class and now I’m 55. People need to recognise that we're going to live a lot longer than previous generations, so if we put in the effort and if your body is strong and functional you'll feel happier and healthier and more motivated. But you’ve got to put the effort in. You can’t just buy a membership and expect it all to happen. You have to turn up to three or four times a week to achieve the results. You don’t have to look like a supermodel but, so long as you feel fit, strong and healthy, then you’ll feel happier and more positive about yourself. Eighty per cent of success is simply turning up.
WHAT WOULD SURPRISE OUR READERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a marriage celebrant about six years ago. I do the occasional wedding here in Geelong but it’s hard to do more as I’m not based here a full 12 months of the year.
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It’s a very high priority. To me exercise is as important as brushing your teeth. I did jazz and ballet when I was younger, so I suppose it stems from that. I find it very hard to sit still when I hear a good song playing.
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A farmer iner in Papua NewNew Guinea withwith a recentlyently developedoped clone of cocoa. coa.
For the LOVE of CHOCOLATE Mmm, chocolate. ELISSA FRIDAY meets a Geelong man helping our near-neighbours make a living from some of the world's mostly highly prized cocoa beans.
The project is
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for management of the crop WITH demand for chocolate steadily increasing globally, consuming it has become almost second nature for many. Abundant commercial supplies of cocoa feed the hunger, helping chocolate rival coffee as a favourite indulgence. And a Geelong researcher is helping feed the demand with his work on cocoa crops in Australia's nearest northern neighbour, which delivers some of the world’s most highly regarded chocolate. “Papa New Guinea is known for producing high-flavour cocoa used 12 12
for speciality chocolate", Dr Philip Keane says. “But cocoa originated in the Americas, in the Amazon, and was first domesticated by the Mayan people.” Dr Keane explains that cocoa arrived in Papua New Guinea during the late 1800s when Germany had a colony in the New Britain islands “It was the Germans who introduced cocoa to PNG, which is the high-flavour type being produced today.” Dr Keane spends much of his time
in Papua New Guinea leading a $5 million, five-year project, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The project, titled Enterprise-driven Transformation of Family Cocoa Production in the East Sepik, Madang, New Ireland and Chimbu Provinces of Papua New Guinea, is all about saving the industry in Papua New Guinea. Dr Keane says cocoa can be a profitable crop for owners of small landholdings in Papua New Guinea, providing the country with an export commodity and an important driver of rural development.
“The project is intensive training for management of the crop,” he explains.
“A lot of the cocoa in Papua New Guinea had been badly damaged by it,” Dr Keane remembers.
“The whole family can be involved in it, including women.”
“About 90 per cent of the cocoa was killed by an epidemic and about 10 per cent of trees had a genetic resistance and survived”.
Dr Keane traces his interest in agriculture back to his grandfather, who was a farmer near Port Fairy. “I was always interested in agriculture and probably would have been a farmer if my father had have been one,” he says. A native of South Australia, Dr Keane studied at University of Adelaide’s Waite Agricultural Research Institute, completing a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours in 1968 and specialising in plant pathology and fungi. In 1969 he enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Papua New Guinea. Three years later he completed a doctorate in studies of oncobasidium theobromae, a disease causing dieback in cocoa plants.
On the Sepik River, the longest in Papua New Guinea.
Dr Keane studied the disease on a scholarship from a cocoa growers’ association, basing himself in a lowlands experiment station. “During my PhD I did find the cause of the disease, which we called vascular streak die-back. The cause was a fungus that grew in the plant’s conducting tissue or branches, which blocked the plant’s intake of water. “It was extremely useful to know the cause of the disease and how it spread via spores that blew in the wind then infected the trees while they were growing.” The solution was relatively straight forward, Dr Keane explains.
Farmer Lucy amid cocoa pods.
Dr Keane inspects a cocoa nursery.
Dr Keane on-site at a lowlands experiment station.
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“Infected cocoa pods would be cut off and buried”. Eventually resistant trees were identified and provided to local farmers, with the supply now extending to nearby nations in South East Asia with their own cocoa dieback issues. “It’s an evolutionary story,” Dr Keane says.
Drying and bagging cocoa for export.
After completing his PhD Dr Keane secured a job lecturing in biology and agriculture at the University of Papa New Guinea. He and wife Tihomila, “a Croatian migrant who came to Geelong just after the war in 1950”, spent the first six years of their married life in the country, during which time they also welcomed the birth of a daughter.
The family left Papua New Guinea later in 1974, with Dr Keane eventually finding work as an associate professor at La Trobe University. Afterward he led a further three projects on cocoa development in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, between 2001 and 2015. Dr Keane returned to Geelong in 2007 with plans of retiring. “I was still working at La Trobe and the train-commuting turned out to be a dream for marking papers and doing computer work while travelling.” Dr Keane retired from lecturing in 2015 but returned to the university as a research fellow, leading to his latest Papua New Guinea posting, which began in 2016 with a funding injection from Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop. Dr Keane’s project is one of five with Australian backing, the others including work on helping women find jobs in agriculture and commercialising production of sweet potato and the galip nut. Dr Keane acknowledges that cocoa farming has a reputation for providing a meagre living for some communities overseas. “Cocoa has got a bit of bad publicity, mainly in the Ivory Coast, where things are not controlled, in truth,” he says. “It’s a low-input, low-production crop. It’s often grown by smallholder farmers who are also often very poor and the profits are made by middlemen.
Dr Keane in New Ireland.
“The farmers will have another job because they’re not paid enough to grow the crops well, which is the problem in global production. The farmers can’t afford to spend a lot of time on their crop, so they can’t afford to give it the attention it requires. “Cocoa is still a colonial enterprise, in a sense.”
Dr Philip Keane with project staff in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province
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A cocoa-growing village in Madang province.
Extracting beans from cocoa pods at Panamecho, New Ireland.
Dr Keane’s project aims to improve farmers’ livelihood through enhanced yields while also increasing productivity on existing farms to avoid the need for clearing rainforest. “With the new demand for coconut products, such as palm oil, we’re encouraging a double crop of cocoa growing under the coconut trees on existing plantations,” he says. However, Dr Keane believes that Papua New Guinean cocoa farmers also get a relatively raw deal on their product. “The chocolate industry could certainly pay farmers more,” he says. “Chocolatiers go to other places, like Vanuatu, and pay the farmers’ fairer for their chocolate.” While his work might seem daunting enough, the tropical climate of Papua New Guinea presents its own challenges. “I’m weary of malaria,” Dr Keane says. “It’s become resistant to malaria tablets. My wife got malaria a couple of times. “Gastro’s also a concern.” Then there’s the heat and humidity, usually 31C and 80 to 90 per cent respectively each day. “A lot of people wouldn’t enjoy it but I put up with being hot and sweaty. I’m not naturally adapted to the wet tropics, like cocoa is,” Dr Keane laughs.
Dr Keane with cocoa farmers in the highlands town of Karamui.
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[Central] Geelong
HOT in Skyscrapers have become a common sight on central Geelong's skyline.
Al fresco options now abound in the revitalised heart of Geelong.
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GEELONG is on the move and the city centre is leading the way with more cranes and construction work than ever before. Our region is experiencing unprecedented population growth, and deserves a modern, vibrant city centre. The 10-year Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan is designed to address this, turning central Geelong into a magnet for new jobs and sustainable growth.
COMPLETED: • New headquarters for Barwon Water to house 300-plus jobs • Laneways Streetscape Project in Little Malop Street West End • Malop Street Green Spine (Block 2) - south side • Johnstone Park Tiered Raingarden and all abilities access • Little Malop Street Bike and Foot Bridge • Stage 4 Kardinia Park • The installation of seven new
The aim is to have more people living and working in the city, which help create jobs, spur demand for retail and services, spark vibrancy across the city, and promote private-sector confidence. Together the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong, the many Revitalising Central Geelong projects have been creating a hive of construction activity across the city.
pieces of public artwork at key CBD entrances, and enhancing the link to the Waterfront • Western Beach Masterplan • Laneways strategy to improve walkability, and provide linkages throughout the CBD • Arts & Culture Precinct Masterplan • Making Geelong Accessible Review IN PROGRESS: • Malop Street Green Spine (Block 2) - north side
the CITY By Mayor Bruce Harwood
HOW good is Geelong looking?! Exciting projects like the Johnstone Park Tiered Raingarden are really adding colour and life to our central Geelong space. We’re already seeing clear benefits from the work that’s been done so far - the upgraded laneways at the west end of Little Malop Street being a prime example. With new public art, improved lighting, new paving surfaces and street furniture, our CBD now offers vibrant places both day and night.
• New headquarters for WorkSafe to house 680 jobs • Geelong Performing Arts Centre redevelopment (Stage 2) • The construction of the new Geelong Tech School at The Gordon • Geelong Station Precinct Masterplan • Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour • Public Open Space Strategy • Transport and Movement Network Operating Plan,
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They’re attracting more retail and hospitality operators, which in turn creates employment. The Green Spine, once finished, should produce a similar boost for Malop Street.
Central Geelong will be a great place to visit, which will aid tourism, and a great place to live - our aim is to eventually have 10,000 people calling the CBD home.
The flow-on effect of this revitalisation is that large organisations will increasingly view Geelong as an attractive place to do business.
It’s exciting seeing the various projects come to life, and once the entire vision is complete, the overall result will be significant for Geelong’s future.
The NDIA’s decision to build its headquarters here is a good example, and this is extremely important for sustainable growth - especially given our rising population.
The council, in partnership with the Victorian Government, will continue to build on the great work so far, as we further position our city as a vibrant, engaging environment.
including reviewing bus routes and interchange locations • 10-year plan for identified upgrades to the Geelong road network • Car Parking Strategy to support future residential and worker population needs • Laneway ‘breakthroughs’ to improve pedestrian access across the CBD • Gheringhap Street drain duplication to improve storm
water drainage during large storm and flood events ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS: • New NDIA headquarters • New Deakin University student accommodation • Ritz apartment development • The Mercer apartment development • Miramar apartment development • New Holiday Inn and Suites, with office and retail space
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[Central] Geelong Back in 1917, as war raged in Europe, Geelong’s leaders shared a creative vision to transform the ragged, dank and neglected Johnstone Park reserve into ‘a suitable civic centre and city approach’. Led by the energetic mayor of the day, Cr Howard Hitchcock, the City of Geelong sought competitive public designs for the former Western Gully that would include ‘landscape gardening’ and ‘an architectural treatment’.
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the “slatternly reserve” that was “a disgrace to Geelong” into a “model garden”. The winning architects’ vision for Johnstone Park, featuring grassed concert lawns, gravel paths, a new bandstand and a miniature lake, captivated the citizens of Geelong. Exactly a century on, Johnstone Park retains its splendour as a tranquil and beautiful oasis framing the formal entrance to Geelong’s civic precinct.
The £50 council prize was won by local architects Percy E. Everett and Messrs Laird & Buchan: the same team that designed many of Geelong’s finest civic buildings, including the Johnstone Park Peace Memorial in 1922.
To further enhance the park, in 2017 the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong partnered to construct a $1.85 million tiered raingarden - as part of the Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan.
At the time, Cr James Austin observed their design would turn
The project has involved building a series of terraced ponds that
LIVELY LANEWAYS
Funded by the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong, the upgrade includes a greater number of outdoor eating options, a projection wall with opportunities for installations and exciting street art - along with trees and planter boxes that all contribute to the enjoyment of this thriving city hub.
Geelong’s laneways culture is thriving with visitors enjoying the new alfresco spaces, trees, public art and improved lighting at the western end of Little Malop Street.
naturally filter stormwater flowing in from Geelong West - to remove nitrogen, oils and other pollutants that would otherwise end up in Corio Bay.
“I’m proud to help deliver this and the many other Revitalising Central Geelong projects to deliver a more vibrant and liveable city,” she says
Beneath the park is a 350,000-litre tank to store this filtered stormwater flowing in from Geelong West and a new retriculated drip system waters all the trees, lawns and plants around the park.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens agrees “Johnstone Park is the green heart of Geelong and this project ensures it remains a place for the community to relax and enjoy.“
This now meets about half the park’s annual irrigation needs - a huge saving on water. “This is a great project that will be a meeting place for the local people of Geelong for years to come,” Member for Bellarine and Minister for Water Lisa Neville says. “It will activate what is public space through integrated watersensitive urban design.
The project has created a vibrant laneways experience and an extension to Geelong’s exciting cultural precinct. Theatre patrons and art aficionados are loving the chance to enjoy the restaurants, cafes and bars before or after a seeing a show at GPAC or an exhibition at the Geelong Gallery. The laneways are also building a reputation as an entertainment
Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood is equally impressed.
pedestrians at night.” All this seems a natural way to mark the 100th birthday of an iconic Geelong space, and a very clever and creative environmental statement for the region’s future.
Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood is equally impressed...
“The new works have seen the park’s old steep ramps replaced by gently sloping all-weather pathways, which means everyone can access and enjoy this beautiful environment - regardless of their mobility,” he says.
Howard Hitchcock in 1930. (J Lockwood, Geelong Heritage Centre Collection)
“I’m also delighted with the restoration of the famous Medici Urns, the extra shrubs and trees, and the new improved lighting that makes the park even safer for
precinct and a magnet for musiclovers seeking a dose of live music. If you fancy sampling the perfect coffee, a superb glass of vino, a meal to remember, or simply experiencing an eclectic mix of traders, Geelong’s laneways will be at the top of your destination list.
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The laneways are bustling day and night and this cosmopolitan precinct rivals Melbourne’s popular laneways, and adds to the many reasons to live in, work in or visit central Geelong.
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Their coffee has become so popular, they have opened a coffee window to make service more convenient for passing pedestrians. The added benefit is the window takes the Rook experience to the
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Amanda and Massimiliano Magnani are enjoying Little Malop Street's laneway makeover.
“We have a lot of people coming pre-theatre or after as well, when there’s one of the many great exhibitions at the gallery, and talks the library host ... so I see the whole area as being quite vibrant in the arts sector.” Amanda says people are excited to visit the precinct and she shares their enthusiasm.
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“It’s also very friendly amongst the traders and people are very excited about visiting it because it’s a new feature for Geelong ... it’s something that’s a little bit different and quirky, so people seem to really welcome the transition that (the Laneways Project) has brought,” she said.
“Go to an exhibition, come and have a coffee, go to a show, have dinner before, have a cocktail afterwards - it’s an all day and all night experience, so you can definitely fill a day or fill a night just in this little area, which has a huge amount of offerings, really quality offerings too,” she added.
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FRIENDS Furry or feathered, scruffy or scaled, all manner of marvellous animals make up the Geelong region's menagerie of pets. ELISSA FRIDAY checks out the range.
Age: One Owners: Angie Hilton, husband Braith Cox and their children, Sonny and Scarlet Cox, of Newtown ‘It took 10 years of convincing Braith to get pets because he had never had any before. We picked the groodle crossbreed because they don’t shed and they look like a big Teddy bear.
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change your life... When we brought him home he immediately ended up on the television show I work on, What’s Up Down Under. When they saw Teddy they created a role for him instantly. Every time we come home he looks around the house for a present to give us. Pets are the best for children because they show them a sense of responsibility. A dog can change your life. If you’re having a bad day Teddy’s right there beside you, letting you know you’re not on your own. I get out of the house so much more and you make more friends when you have a dog because they strike up conversations. Now Braith loves the dog, too. He talks to it like it’s his baby. Picture: LOUISA JONES
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When he takes him for a walk I say how Teddy’s a chickmagnet, so Braith likes walking him for the attention, ha-ha.’
Pet: Pete, carpet python
Age: 16 Owner: Paul Jackson, of Newcomb ‘My best mate and a bunch of other people organised Peter. They surprised me with a big tank enclosure and a voucher after my sister cheekily put a licence application form for a snake in front of me and I signed it. I didn’t know anything about snakes. When I went to the store with the voucher they had carpet pythons and children’s pythons, so I chose the carpet python, which is a constrictor. When I got him he was 10cm or 15cm but now he’s a little over 2m and about as thick as my wrist. I hook him out of the enclosure and he just crawls around my arm and hangs on. Sometimes we let him on the carpet and he goes for a cruise but I keep a close eye on him so he doesn’t hide somewhere. I feed him a thawed frozen rat from the pet shop once a month or so and he also has a water bowl, so I can go on holiday without having to organise a pet sitter.
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really good temperament... Pete has a really good temperament. He’s never bitten or snapped at anyone, he’s pretty cruisy.’ 25 25
Pet: Ginny and Hermione, rabbits Age: Three and a half OWNERS: Amity and Ella Jacobson, and mum Bianca, of Fyansford ‘A friend had what they thought was a de-sexed rabbit from a rescue centre, so when it had bunnies we decided to get two of them. The reason we said yes to rabbits was because we were renting at the time and rabbits live outside, so it was easier to convince a landlord. It meant a lot to both my daughters, especially Amity who’s always been fond of rabbits.
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and always want to know what you’re doing... I do all the caring, litter trays and so on. It all falls on me. The rabbits do come inside the house on hot days because they don’t tolerate heat well. We have tiled flooring but they tend to stay on the rug because they don’t like smooth surfaces. 26 26
Hermione is the more social one, always the first to run up and see what you’re doing. Ginny’s just more happy to be touched. They’re surprisingly affectionate and always want to know what you’re doing. They like to be close to us. Their hutch is near
the house and they can see us through the window, which they seem to like.’
Pet: Flapper, chicken Age: Six Owner: Elaine Janes, Ocean Grove ‘I have four chooks and two silky chooks who are as cute as and used to going out and about in the basket. Flapper is the diva, so I don’t take the others out too often. I just keep it secret so they don’t get jealous. Flapper’s precious and knows it. She loves modelling and is so good at it. She can hold a pose and just loves it. Flapper’s on the front cover of the Borough of Queenscliffe’s 2018 Bellarine Calendar. I only entered her in the cover competition for fun and she was the winning photo. Flapper loves going out and about. She’s a social butterfly. She loves going to Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff and Barwon Heads but we don’t go to Ocean Grove beach because of the dogs off leads. The latest thing we’ve done is going on the big Ferris wheel in Geelong. Picture: REBECCA HOSKING
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so that’s why they’re treated the way they are... They know the house rules by the tone of my voice and eye contact. My chooks are my only family, so that’s why they’re treated the way they are.’ 27 27
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Parrots can get destructive if people don’t entertain them... Pet: Chappo, blue-fronted Amazon parrot
Age: Unknown Owner: Nathan Langsford of Leopold
‘We adopted Chappo two years ago from family friends who unfortunately could no longer look after him.
big outdoor aviary that he loves to climb around in, and an inside play gym that’s essentially a bird stand full of toys.
He’s mine and my wife Kim’s pet but I’m the favourite. He can get quite aggressive with Kim because he’s formed a fairly strong relationship with me.
His main diet is fresh fruit and veg but we use almonds to train him.
He’s also got a fairly big personality and is quite needy. He needs a lot of attention. Parrots can get destructive if people don’t entertain them. His favourite spot in the house in on my shoulder and he loves climbing up my shirt. He has a
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We’re still doing some basic training like stepping up and stepping down onto my shoulder, just overall obedience training. He speaks and, being a parrot, he’s quite good at parroting you. His favourite song is Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. He’s happy to whistle it and he’s able to sing some of the words.’
Pet: Mimi, Birman cat Pet Age: Fifteen Owners: Victoria, Raoul, Oliver and Sarsha Grinter, of Highton ‘We kind of did a family vote and got a cat. A dog was going to be too high maintenance. Went to a breeder of these particular Birmans and Mimi was the first one to come up and greet us, so she was the one we chose. She was a bit of a doggy cat and would fetch things when she was younger. The kids would roll up tissues and throw them and she’d bring them back. She’s had a harness ever since she was a kitten, mainly because we have some beautiful birds in the garden and want to protect them. Her two cousins actually live over the road and as kittens they’d come over and play together. Mimi is quite high maintenance because of the white fluffy coat. She needs grooming daily and I Dyson her - she loves it and purrs and isn’t frightened of the noise.
We kind of did a family vote and got a cat Her favourite toy is a rubber squid on a fishing line. It looks gross, but she likes it because it moves a lot. She means everything to us. She brings us a lot of happiness.’
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[green] thumbs Magic Meadow farm owners Kevin and Debbie Parsons. PICTURES: LOUSIA JONES
Seasonal MAGIC
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“I LOVE all fruit and vegetables - we love food,” declares Lovely Banks’ Debbie Parsons. “And because we’re so sustainable we can access pretty much anything here that we need.” For the past 11 years Debbie and husband Kevin have worked full-time at Magic Meadow, their farm on Geelong’s northern doorstep.
“Growing vegetables doesn’t need to be complex,” Debbie advises.
The couple grows a variety of vegetables including corn, pumpkin, zucchini, beans, eggplant and capsicum on the “85 per cent self-sufficient” property, Debbie says.
Debbie encourages a community aspect to the production of backyard fruit and veg, along with greater support of Australian farmers.
The farm is an extension of the pair’s long-time interest in fresh produce. “We grew up growing all of our fruit and veg in the backyard,” Debbie says. The Parsons have been selling produce direct from Magic Meadow for seven years with the help of some part-timers while also sourcing additional supplies from “other like-minded farmers”, Debbie says. 30 30
The couple opens Magic Meadow to the public, except during school holidays, so visitors can stock up on fresh produce or attend workshops on growing their own.
“If people see it that way then it just becomes all too hard to do.”
“If you can grow one thing and your neighbour or family member can grow other things then if you have too much produce you can swap it over. “Why are we buying imported? In Australia we have lots of different varieties available throughout different seasons. “Transported fruit and veg tastes different. Pineapples and bananas are still grown in Australia but now a lot of citrus is imported.”
Debbie believes that consumers need to think about seasonal variety rather than expect to find available “everything used on a cooking show”. Now’s the time to cook with vegetables like pumpkin, zucchinis, beans, corn and silver beet, she tips. And don’t worry too much about cosmetics, either, when shopping at supermarkets, Debbie says. “When we grow produce in our gardens we’re not looking for it to be perfectly shaped, so why do we want it that way in the supermarkets. “Supermarkets are dictating to us that we need a cauliflower that’s perfect or is the perfect weight. “People will put up with it if it’s from their own garden, so why then when we go to supermarkets do we want the perfect zucchini?” Debbie says the onset of cooler weather is also the right time to capitalise on the annual seasonal abundance of tomatoes. “That’s the time to make relish and tomato sauce, with the option to preserve it for later in the year.
“Your best time to plant tomatoes is over Melbourne Cup weekend. It’s the best time because the weather is right, you get rain you get sun, and things just start going crazy.” Debbie has lots of top tips for efficient growing of various plants. “For example, when your corn reaches 30cm high plant climbing beans around the base. “It doesn’t stop your corn growing. You just have two fruits growing but are only watering one lot of plants.”
Kevin and Debbie are partners in both senses of the word.
For first-timers, garlic’s a simple option, Debbie says. “Simply go and get a bulb of garlic, take all the cloves apart, plant them in a pot, water them and watch them grow. It’s that easy.” But, for Debbie, it all comes back to the basics. “Look at the climate you’re in and grow things in their right season,” she advises.
Debbie in the field at Lovely Banks.
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Words: ELISSA FRIDAY Pictures: REBECCA HOSKING From working in the outback to marrying in the Otways then sailing the seas, ex-Torquay girl Vanessa Beach and Melburnian husband Ian Pinniger prove that some loves travel very well indeed. 32 32
THE PROPOSAL “We used to have a joke that, because helicopter pilots didn't get paid very well, if Ian proposed he'd save three months' wages and still afford only a Cheezel for an engagement ring,” Vanessa laughs. “So when he did propose he gave me a whole box of Cheezels as a joke.” Vanessa helped Ian choose a ring at a shop at Torquay. “He had the final choice,” she says. “My ring has an aquamarine on it, which is his birth stone. Also, it’s historically supposed to keep sailors safe at sea, so it had that extra meaning to it, which is why he chose that stone.” THE ENGAGEMENT “We didn’t have an engagement party or anything,” Vanessa admits. The couple was engaged in September and married by March. “It was bit of a rush,” Vanessa says. THE RINGS “My engagement ring is a bit different and modern. I wanted some colour in it,” Vanessa explains. “That’s why I ended up with that stone with the meaning behind it." However, the nature of their careers with the navy prompted Vanessa and Ian to choose something more simple for their wedding rings. “Because of the work we do often we can’t wear rings, so we went for more practical types of rings to wear at sea," she explains. "Mine's a plain white gold band."
We didn’t have an engagement party or anything... WHERE THEY MET “We were both working up at Ayers Rock in 2014,” Vanessa says. “Ian was flying helicopters and I was working at the airport for Qantas. It was a small town. "We knew each other's friends and I’d see him every now and then.” “I checked him into an airline flight and gave him a good seat. That was the first conversation we had and how we met, I guess.” Pictures: REBECCA HOSKING
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[local] love “I was nervous buying over the internet”, she says. “But mum said, ‘That’s your dress and I think you should just get it’." Vanessa sent her measurements and soon received her dress, trying it on for the first time at her parents’ house. “It was comfy," she says. "I knew that this was my dress.” BRIDESMAIDS AND GROOMSMEN “I had my sister and my best friend, who's male,” Vanessa says. “I said to my sister I wanted something vintage but that I didn't really mind what she wore. “Ian had two groomsmen. One was his best friend from kinder and the other was a friend from airforce cadets." THE CEREMONY The couple held their ceremony on the property at King Parrot Cottages, at picturesque Pennyroyal in the Otway Ranges.
THE WEDDING PLANNING Vanessa was still in training in the months before the big day, so she had minimal spare time. “Ian chose the venue without me seeing it," she reveals. "I did get to see it before the wedding but we’d already booked it." The couple crafted some of the wedding furniture themselves. “We made some of the tables out of old doors and tins from beer cans and stuff like that,” Vanessa says. With Vanessa unsure of how much time she would have to spend on the planning, the couple opted to employ a wedding planner to help. HENS AND BUCKS “My sister insisted I had a hen's, even though I wasn't going to have one,” Vanessa says. Vanessa partied in Melbourne with family and a few friends, some from her school days, others colleagues in the navy. The hens enjoyed a life-drawing experience before dinner at a restaurant and "a few drinks". “My husband had a buck's but it was quite low key. They all just wanted to catch-up, so they went go-carting and to the pub.” THE DRESS Vanessa enlisted an auntie for her mission to find the right dress. “I liked a few but nothing grabbed me,” she recalls. Then Vanessa looked online, finding an image of a dress in a Gold Coast shop, meaning she couldn't try it on first due to the travel restraints. It was online or nothing. 34 34
With a lot of the couple's friends from interstate, around half of the wedding guests stayed overnight within accommodation on the property.
“We had people sitting on chairs and hay bales," Vanessa says. Vanessa walked down the aisle to the tune of Great Big Sea's Walk on the Moon. “My sister’s friend's dad married us,” she says. The couple wrote their own vows, including references to the time they would spend apart due to their navy careers. “Ian was just about to start as a logistics officer. I was already in the navy as a communications sailor. “Since we've been married we've lived with each other maybe six months in two years.” PHOTOGRAPHY “We were a bit pressed for time with the light, more than we thought we would be,” Vanessa remembers. The couple had their photos taken at a creek, on a hill and at an “interesting toilet block”. "We also had photos taken with some of the animals up in the paddock," Vanessa adds. The shoot didn't all go to plan - never work with animals and all. “The lama spat on my face, and the horse picked up my dress in his mouth and started to eat it, so that was quite funny," Vanessa giggles. “I think my dress was ripped and stuff by the end of the night but I thought, ‘Oh, I’ll only wear it once’." FLOWERS
Musician Cameron Capp performed throughout the reception and ceremony.
The couple chose purple and cream flowers.
The couple adorned the outdoor site with picnic rugs and festoon lights to create a relaxed atmosphere.
“We got them in Geelong and had so many comments, like how they did a beautiful job,” Vanessa says.
“We only had a couple of tables where people were seated,” she says.
The couple also had bouquets and flowers for the table and a hanging overhead piece of branches, flowers and lights. THE RECEPTION “We had the food served from the paella dish and we bought heaps of cheese and had a big lolly and dessert bar that was set up beautifully by Kara for us,” Vanessa says. “We also had a truck serving food for ages and meringues from a Geelong company on the dessert bar. We still have lollies left!” Ian’s auntie made the cake, which was decorated by a florist.
The couple’s first dance was to A Life That’s Good, by Lennon and Maisy. “That’s a song from a TV show we both watch. I really love Lennon and Maisy's music,” Vanessa says. THE CAKE “Ian’s auntie traditionally makes all the cakes in their family," Vanessa says. The couple wanted something simple, so Ian's auntie whipped up a white and dark chocolate mud cake with rustic icing. “It was decorated with flowers,” Vanessa says. “We did have a cake topper but in the commotion of the day it wasn't put on the cake.”
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The apartment makeover follows upgrading of the motel’s outdoor paving and deck area, fitted with colourful retro seating. With split-system airconditioning, the apartment provides a single bed in one room and a queen in the other. Both of the carpeted bedrooms include ceiling fans and electric blankets.
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Also on site, Parkwood has three bedrooms with two queen beds, two singles and two pull-out sofa beds and can sleep 10 people sharing beds. Guests can enjoy a large alfresco deck and private parking. Three kilometres from central Geelong, the motel is close to local sports facilities. With environmentally friendly solar power, Parkwood offers 24/7 customer service, free wi-fi and Foxtel in all rooms, a guest laundry, and views over colourful central gardens and the outdoor swimming pool. With a AAA-star rating in the 2016 Gold List of Australian Accommodation Award, Parkwood also won a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2017. Parkwood is at the corner of Shannon Avenue and Ballarat Road, North Geelong, phone 5278 5477.
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Parkwood offers a trio of three-bedroom apartments. Guests enjoy front and back gardens, their own washing lines and parking.
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[Charles] Rose An eternity ring with emerald-cut diamonds.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
CHARLES Rose’s Geelong store and eternity rings have one quality that distinguishes it from the rest - longevity.
Now the specialist diamond trader has a team of dedicated artisans producing work from the highest grade stones.
The company has been in Geelong for more than a decade - and will be for longer - despite the closure of nearby jewellers, says director Marcus Rose.
“Higher than any other brand in Australia, I would say,” Marcus adds.
“It will never go because fine jewellers last a very long time. We didn’t see those sorts of businesses as competition.” Jewellery has been in Marcus’s family for three generations. His grandfather and great uncle, Charles Rose, started as jewellers and master watchmakers in France, near the German border in the 1920s. They died during World War II, so his father Frederick, also a jeweller, migrated to Australia as a 26-year-old in 1948. Marcus developed a passion for his father’s businesses selling jewellery at Monash University when he studied law and commerce in the early ’70s.
“The better grades are much brighter and that’s the most important aspect of diamonds.” Eternity rings remain an “evergreen” favourite for customers, Marcus says. “They don’t date and they’re terrific to mark anniversaries, the birth of children and milestones.” The beautiful design allows the local artisans at Charles Rose Geelong to customise the cut and number of diamonds. “They’re made in exactly the correct size for the individual and the diamonds are a perfect match so you have that consistency in appearance, which is essential,” Marcus says. Charles Rose is at 98 Moorabool Street, Geelong, phone 5229 9088.
“From that stage I knew a fair bit about jewellery and re-established the family name in Australia.”
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[local] sounds
ANDREA ROBERTSON Classically trained and with a bent for the blues. JUSTIN FLYNN tunes into rising Ocean Grove muso Andrea Robertson.
MUSIC has been a part of Andrea Robertson’s life since she can remember. The award-winning Ocean Grove singer and songwriter is about to embark on a tour of regional Victoria and has a series of gigs booked in on weekends from the end of April through May and June, possibly into July. “I learnt classical piano as a child but music has just always been a huge part of my life and I’ve been dabbling in songwriting since a very young age,” she says. “Growing up, my mum was the go-to person if you needed a soloist - weddings, funerals et cetera - and music seemed to always be playing on our stereo. TV took second place.” In November last year Andrea was announced one of the dual recipients of the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) Emerging Artist Grant. Not only did she receive a substantial sum which will go towards a live recording in Point Lonsdale later this year, she also got to join the stellar line up at the QMF in 2017. “As an artist, receiving an award such as this, it was also incredibly encouraging to know that that people in the industry believe in what I’m doing and want to invest in my future as an artist,” she says. “I feel this is even more significant given that I’m a ’mature’ female in the industry, and I’m so thankful for the recognition and opportunity.”
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Andrea also received the QMF Ross Lipson Award in 2016, which is given to a female in the industry in recognition of their work, particularly amongst young people. She also has a number of songs shortlisted in the ASA National Songwriting Contest in 2016 and 2017. “I think I always knew I could sing, and I’d find myself singing along to whatever music was playing at the time,” Andrea says. “If I wasn’t singing along to the lead vocal I was working out harmonies or backing parts to whatever the lead singer was doing. I remember as a kid not being able to understand how people couldn’t hear they were out of tune when they tried to sing along to something.” Andrea says she often uses her music to express herself. “Music is my work, but it’s very much an outlet and my go-to place when I need to vent or express myself, be it a positive or negative emotion, and it’s helped me get through some pretty rough times,” she says.
I love creating music and sharing it with others, yet I’m not an extrovert, so I’m not one of these performers who steps into another persona whilst on stage. What you get is what you see basically, and I find I can’t be any other way, whether I’m performing or not. It’s got to be natural for me.” Andrea doesn’t like to pigeon-hole her music into a specific genre. “Ah, the dreaded question! I guess the best way to describe my music - blues-influenced folk, rock, alt-country ... it really is incredibly hard to peg yourself as an artist because I just write and play what comes to me,” she says. “It’s not strictly blues, but has blues influences. It’s not strictly folk, but definitely has folk elements. And it can’t be classed as country (mainstream) but at times, there is definitely a country feel to some of my songs. I have many and varied influences and this is reflected in my songwriting.”
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GIG GUIDE 27 April
16 June
Jimmy Barnes Working Class Man
Guy Sebastian - Then & Now
Australia's most famous screamer will tell his ragsto-riches story of povertystricken Adelaide boy who became a rock icon. Barnes recalls his wild ups and downs, getting over drug and alcohol abuse and days with Cold Chisel in a live show including his greatest hits. Costa Hall Geelong
The first Australian Idol, who became one of the country's most successful male singers, takes his band on the road for the first time in years. Guy Sebastian will perform songs from his latest album Conscious along with the hits that shaped his career when his Then & Now regional tour comes to Geelong. Geelong Performing Arts Centre Central Geelong
23 May Charlie Landsborough - Final Farewell Tour To Australia
4 May Diesel - 30 Year Thang
Legendary UK country singer Charlie Landsborough makes likely his last stop in Geelong ever, in what he promises will be his final tour of Australia. Landsborough has won almost every award in the UK country scene and performed in front of thousands at home and abroad in his 50-year career. The Sphinx Hotel North Geelong
Iconic Australian singersongwriter Mark 'Diesel' Lizotte will be right on the tip of Geelong's tongue when he hits the city with his latest tour. He began the tour in 2017 to mark 30 years since first making the Nullarbor crossing from Perth with his band Johnny Diesel And The Injectors. The Gateway Hotel Corio
16 June British India Midnight Homie Melbournian rockers British India return to Geelong with new album Midnight Homie and hits from 15 years of performing. The lads will play tracks like Vanilla, I Can Make You Love Me and Suddenly, which won them fame on Triple J's Hottest 100 in years past. The Barwon Club Hotel South Geelong 40 40
13 July The Angels - Face to Face - 40 Years On Yes, we're going to see their faces again! The Angels return to Geelong as the band celebrates 40 years since Face to Face, the album that made the group famous. The Australian rock legends will play all their hits including the iconic Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again. The Gateway Hotel Corio
CALENDAR of EVENTS 4 May
7 June
2 June
Geelong After Dark This award-winning annual event presents a night of pop-up arts in central Geelong. Patrons can discover Geelong’s secret spaces and see the city in new light while enjoying a program packed with exciting, unique works and performances. Central Geelong
Barry Humphries: The Man Behind The Mask One of Australia's greatest, mostenduring performers bares his soul in this revealing, funny, moving trip through his colourful life and theatrical career.
4-5 May Paw Patrol Live The Great Pirate Adventure Kids will love this new action-packed, music-filled live show based on the number-one-hit preschool program. Following the continued success of PAW Patrol's first Race to the Rescue live stage tour, The Great Pirate Adventure features all the favourite characters from the animated TV series. The Arena, North Geelong
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Participants walk from a mountain top, across grasslands, through industrial nightscapes and Geelong's CBD before arriving at the mouth of the Barwon River. You Yangs to Barwon Heads
Costa Hall, Deakin University Waterfront
6 August Circus Quirkus This contemporary take on traditional circuses presents an eclectic, entertaining mix of acts from all over the world.
Mountain to Mouth: Geelong’s Extreme Arts Walk This multi-award winning extreme arts pilgrimage is an 80-kilometre biennial journey in 12 stages, creating a contemporary song-line across greater Geelong.
Known worldwide for characters including Dame Edna Everage, Sir Les Paterson and Sandy Stone, Humphries is turning the mirror around to expose his own highs and lows.
International Comedy Festival Roadshow This year's comedy festival really seems to have it all, so the roadshow should be a hit when it arrives in Geelong this winter.
Internationally renowned jugglers, clowns, acrobats and others feature in a funny, engaging and incredible program of circus skills and thrills. The Arena, North Geelong
7 August
With a program recommended for patrons aged 15 and older, the promoters say it's a not-to-be missed show of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song. Geelong Performing Arts Centre
Until 13 May Wildlife Photographer of the Year 53 Billed as the world’s best nature-based photography exhibition, this year's images have arrived in Geelong from all over the world. The exhibition, featuring 100 stunning animal portraits and wild landscapes, is on loan from London's Natural History Museum. National Wool Museum, Geelong
The Sassy Girls The ladies of Soul Sister Swing are back with plans to have their audience dancing in the aisles. With the sponsorship of Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Services, these sassy local ladies will present some of music's greatest swing and jazz hits with a live band. Potato Shed, Drysdale
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[artist] in residence WORDS: NOEL MURPHY
BUNJIL, the wedge-tailed eagle and Kulin nation creator spirit, looks out across his domain with a scrutinising eye. A withering eye if you happen to be his target. Wings spread six metres across, their tips arched like airplane ailerons, he’s poised to launch into the wild cerulean yonder. Oronto some distant, unwitting prey. But he’s not actually going anywhere, this ferrous-coloured feathered giant. Instead, he’s frozen in time, a 3D metallic snapshot of a dynamic Australia icon sentinel over a stand of river red gums and an intricately-designed kids adventure park at Armstrong, the rapidly-growing community between Geelong and Torquay. Welcome to the work of Folko Kooper, an artist-sculptor who’s melding and welding the rustic and the rusty, the environs and the environment, and bringing art into the ’burbs. Just as high-end street art is increasingly colouring the streetscapes of inner-urban centres, so too is installation art peppering the palette of suburban design. Much of it is thanks to the vanguard of Kooper, whose work has set the benchmark for property development across not just Villawood Properties’ Armstrong Mount Duneed but Melbourne and further afield as well. If his five-metre high corten eagle is impressive so too is his squadron of giant pelicans that’s taken up residence in a manmade wetlands just nearby, along the Surf Coast Highway at Armstrong. This pod is headed by a triumvirate of these elegant creatures perched high above the ground; one in a maternal clutch with her chick, one at rest and another in a laughing fit. They’re sublime artistic additions to the riparian surroundings of reeds, H2O, ducks, coots and some 60 species of birdlife in the area. 42 42
Spying fish, diving for fish, scoffing fish or squatting fat and full after the job, these pelicans are glorious russet-coloured fixtures in the Armstrong precinct. They’re as much a part of the
Armstrong ecology as the handsome lemon-scented gums or pretty crimson-peppered crepe myrtles lining the streets. As much a part as the gums scattered through neighbouring woodlands or the rich multitude of native flora
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and fauna in and around Armstrong Creek. Folko Kooper’s faunal and floral opus includes sulphur-crested and palm cockatoos, falcon, ibis, butterflies, dragonflies, penguins,
wrens, lyrebirds, swans, platypus, peacocks, roses, daffodils, oak leaves, tulips, grape leaves and sunflowers.
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old, and has an element of fun and artistic merit. Like the pelicans, they’re funny things, and they engender curiosity in the environment and in art. “I built the eagles after sitting down with the Aboriginal representative who explained that the eaglehawk is the totem of the original locals. “The new ‘plane/bird’ sculptures hark back to when the area was used as an aerodrome.” Made chiefly of corten steel, his works can also incorporate galvinised steel, bronze, stainless steel, polyethylene, polycarbonate, glass and perspex - even barbed wire. Folko has been working with Armstrong developer Villawood getting on to 18 years now, punctuating its estates across Geelong and Melbourne with large, eye-catching and evocative installations. In addition to the efforts mentioned earlier, he’s made three-metre-high stiletto heels with matching handbag, a family of giant emus, massive typographical sculptures with birds attached and innumerable
Sculptor Falko Kooper with one of his latest creations.
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In addition to the efforts mentioned earlier, he’s made three-metre-high stiletto heels with matching handbag...
gates, fences and screens. He’s nothing if not adaptable. Kooper met up with Villawood executive director Rory Costelloe In 2001 at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Costelloe saw a 400mm sundial he had on show and asked if he could make a two-metre version. He was staggered when Kooper later presented him a sundial made of the metal rim of horse and cart dray wheels with brass arrows and lettering inside. Kooper’s been designing his masterworks for Villawood ever since then and his works, many much larger, have become signature icons in most Villawood two-dozen and more projects -as well as Costelloe’s Newtown home. Says Costelloe: “Villawood started to put urban art in its greenfield areas in 2001 in Wyndham and many other developers have followed since. It’s lifted the standard of amenity in building projects.
“That’s driven many councils to accept sculptures in new estates. Geelong council has had an art policy, in more recent years, to try to control the form of artwork. “The council would like to influence the art. We don’t believe artists should have to work under constraints. The nature of art is that it’s free.
The new ‘plane/bird’ sculptures hark back “Folko is our signature and he should have the ability to continue on projects that residents love to embrace.”
to when the area was used as an aerodrome...
“The predominant theme in our communities is reflective of nature: birds, animals and plants which people associate and assimilate and understand.” Folko Kooper couldn’t agree more: “All in all, the sculptures are not too serious. All I want really is for people, especially the residents, to enjoy them and so enjoy life.” 45 45
[history] repeated
Point Henry's FORGOTTEN PARADISE Point Henry conjures up images of giant power lines, salt works and the now-dormant Alcoa aluminium smelter, writes Ocean Grove historian SUSIE ZADA. But after scratching a little below the surface she discovers one of the most fascinating historical sites in Geelong.
POINT Henry was a bustling hub of trade and new arrivals in the 19th Century as Victoria's secondlargest immigration port. But few remember its opulent tea gardens, a tourist Mecca where up to 70,000 a year danced, raced horses and shot pigeons overlooking Corio Bay. A certain Brigadier Henry named the point on 16 June 1836 while surveying Geelong harbour, according to various sources, despite some historians arguing a Navy Lieutenant by the same name was responsible. Shortly after, Point Henry was the landing point for sheep from Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) for early settlers including Alexander Thomson, Joseph Sutherland, and Thomas Manifold. In July 1837 the first Police Magistrate to Port Phillip, William Londsale, received a request to establish a store and inn at Point Henry. A lack of fresh water supply curtailed plans for a town in Point 46 46
Henry but did little to prevent it from becoming a tourist destination. On 28 June 1849 the Geelong Advertiser announced the opening of Point Henry Tea Gardens for 1 October. The proprietor had "spared no expense" in creating a "paradise," according to the announcement. Visitors would be able to see the ships "gliding majestically on the water's surface," to carry wool and Barrabool ore back to "our beloved sovereign," it read. At the time Point Henry had become a massive export port due to Geelong receiving free port status in 1841. Ships from England, Singapore and across the world took advantage of the tariff-free port. Reports described the new gardens as "picturesque in the extreme", a resort for invalids and holiday-makers with a "luxuriant growth" of flowers and shrubs. The gardens operated for more
than four decades under names including Bellarine Tea Gardens. In 1871 the Henshaw family planted about 2000 trees, laid flower beds and built a pavilion and extra bedchambers, renaming the site Victoria Tea Gardens. The Henshaws also bought a camera obscura for tourists to capture the panoramic views of Corio Bay and opened a new pier on 9 November 1871, the birthday of the Prince of Wales.
Sketches of the Bellarine Hotel from 1890.
The new pier became the subject of an amusing accident in December, when a rail gave way dumping 20 patrons into the bay as they waited for their boats. "Fortunately, it was low tide, the water was only about eighteen inches in depth, and beyond the discomfort of a slight wetting there was little to complain of," a reporter wrote at the time. The same month a yacht capsized about half a mile from the beach forcing "five pleasure-seekers and the old boatman" to "swim for their lives," they wrote. The reporter neglected to comment on the numerous spectators likely watching in amusement from the gardens on the bluff above. The Henshaws stocked the cellar with fine wines and built a tank to hold 10,000 gallons (37,000 litres) of rain water. But the number of visitors on Christmas Day and Boxing Day was "far beyond" their expectations, making their preparations "scarcely adequate," the reporter wrote. Picnickers at the gardens ate strawberries and cream and shrimps a la Greenwich while enjoying the panoramic views and the blue waters of Corio Bay. Activities at the gardens included
horse and athletic events, shooting, quoits, music and dancing. The proprietors reported 70,000 visitors from Melbourne and Geelong some years, despite the gardens only being open for a six to eight weeks some summers. Owner of the Port Phillip Bay steamer fleet, William Smith, bought the gardens and built the beautiful Bellarine Hotel in 1891. He also built extra jetties, summer houses and even an aquarium. The depression of the 1890s saw the demise of the gardens, with Point Henry becoming the home Cheetham Salt works. Smith built a farm at the turn of the century, growing vegetables and raising livestock to provision his fleet of ships. In 1940 harbour authorities built a signal station to control the growing shipping traffic and in 1961, after decades of farming, Point Henry became home to the Alcoa smelter.
Left: Point Henry signal station. Below: The Bellarine Hotel in 1891.
Today visitors can look north from the signal station to see the same vista their ancestors saw in the 1830s without the intrusion of modern structures. â– To attend a Susie Zada history presentation phone Kings Funerals on 5248 3444 or visit kingsfunerals.com.au/community.
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[armour] antiques
SAMURAI CANNON stars at museum Graeme Acton at his military museum in central Geelong.
MILITARY antiques collector Graeme Acton feels that his luck with a rare Japanese Samurai matchlock cannon finally changed when it arrived after nearly seven months stuck in Customs. The new canon on display at Armor Antiques and Military Museum.
Around 94cm long, the cannon is about 300 years old and dates back to the early Edo Period of Japanese society, says the owner of central Geelong’s Armor Antiques Military Museum. Words chiselled into the underside of the barrel read: Yahata daimyojin Chikuzen juno Nobukuni Kichiyoshi. “Kichiyoshi was a gunsmith of the Chikuzen Nobukuni School. This school was employed by the
Kuroda family until the early Meji Period in 1912,“ Graeme explains. He’s thrilled to have the cannon finally on display in his museum after the long wait. “There are some great people working at border force and perhaps sometimes red tape and unusual conditions can delay or even make what should be a normal straight forward decision take way too long,” Graeme says. “As the law stands in Australia, there’s no restriction or law against owning the cannon as a genuine antique over 100 years old. It does not have to be licenced. “However, if the calibre size is too
large then depending on the situation it may not ever be allowed to be imported into Australia.” Graeme buys and sells all sorts of relics and gear at his two-storey shop and museum. Some of the antiques on display include swords, guns, helmets, badges, uniforms, medals, and books. Graeme also stocks a large range of authentic Samurai armour. Armor Antiques Military Museum is at 200 Moorabool Street, Geelong. More information is available by visiting armorantiques.com or by phoning 52218662 or 0416 941 566.
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We buy and sell:- antique swords - guns – helmets – badges –uniforms - medals - books - authentic Samurai armour Services offered: - Medal mounting and framing - Valuations on most militaria. Museum with many rare Militaria items from around the world 200 Moorabool Street, Geelong T: 5221 8662 Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm M: 0416 941566 E: armorantiques@hotmail.com Closed Monday & open most Sundays
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[impressions] in hair
MURRAY MAKES IMPRESSIONS “I wanted to work for myself so I could create a salon with a difference,” he says. But he never dreamed he would own four salons three decades later, the latest of which opened in Pakington Street West six weeks ago.
Jan Cahill and Murray McKinnon each have decades of a hair knowledge and expertise.
Impressions in Hair cater for men, women and children of all ages and can do just about anything hair-related. “We’ve got staff that do everything from hair extensions to perming and we have a highly experienced barber in the Pako salon.” “We have the four locations now,
central Geelong, Highton, Herne Hill and Pakington street for a lot of people’s convenience,” the Highton local says. “We like this spot in The Strand on Pako because we’ve got parking - all our locations have great parking.” He and business partner Jan Cahill, who joined him four years ago, have more than 30 years in hairdressing each. And now they’re determined to pass on that knowledge and expertise to the next generation of stylists. “We’re dedicated to getting the best young hairdressers we can,” Murray says. “The talent is as good here in
Geelong as anywhere.” Murray and Jan have lots of in-house training to keep their employees’ skills sharp and regularly send them to industry events including Melbourne Fashion Week, competitions and national and international conferences “Our staff have great opportunities,” Murray says. Their diversely-skilled employees range from 17 to 60 in age, including multiple The Gordon TAFE award-winner Rebecca De Bruin. Murray and Jan use stylistexclusive, high-performance Goldwell products to make your hair look its best.
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Murray McKinnon was just 22 when he opened his first Impressions in Hair salon.
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THE GOOD OILS
Ruby Red Grapefruit A pleasant and distinctive fruity citrus flavour, which is created by crushing ruby red grapefruits with our premium estate grown olives. Drizzle on salads, steamed vegetables, fresh seafood or add zing and colour to avocado smash.
Lemon A refreshingly zesty olive oil created by crushing juicy lemons with our estate grown olives. These refreshing characteristics make it the perfect choice for dressing salads or drizzling over vegetables, seafood and pasta dishes. This oil is great to drizzle or add flavour while cooking.
LIGHTHOUSE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL describes some of its award-winning products, with ideas for using them to give a local splash of flavour to all sorts of recipes.
Lime and Jalapeno
Intense Fruitiness
Medium Fruitiness
A zesty, fresh oil with an elegant heat. Made by crushing fresh limes and Jalapenos with our estate grown olives. This oil is great for pasta dishes, salads, seafood, vegetables and dipping. It is the perfect oil to drizzle or cook with.
A premium Spanish style olive oil of stronger character. This intensely fruity oil, with mild pepper, is perfect in all aspects of contemporary cuisine. The oil is the optimal dressing to enhance the flavours of green salads, red meat and bruschetta. Its high stability make it a great choice for frying.
A premium Italian style olive oil of medium character with fresh but mild pepper flavour. These fresh characteristics make this oil an ideal choice to accompany salads, pasta dishes, seafood and white meats of delicate flavours. Its high stability makes it the optimal choice for frying.
Picual
Frantoio
Barnea
Picual is a Spanish variety of olive oil with earthy tones that are lifted by green olive leaf and a mild pepper. Perfect for salads, delicate white meats and cooking contemporary cuisines. Its high stability also makes it a great choice for frying.
Frantoio is a Tuscan variety which produces a smooth, fruity oil with delicate aromas. Its fresh fruity characteristics are combined with a light initial pungency that builds to a mild pepper on the palate. We recommend this oil for pasta dishes, salads, bruschetta, vegetables and red meats. This oil is also perfect for pan frying.
Barnea is an Israeli variety that has a soft buttery character with notes of cut grass and a deferred hit of pepper. This oil is perfect for making hummus, bruschetta, couscous, accompanying red meats and for casual dipping. Its high stability also makes it a great choice for frying.
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[master] chefs
SANDEEP KAUSHAL Tandoori Cuisine & Bar, 17 Pakington St, Geelong West
I’M a big foodie. I have 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry and five years running my own restaurant before taking on Tandoori Cuisines & Bar. We’ve got our own tandoori oven and all the bread is made in our clay oven. Butter chicken, without doubt, is the most popular item on the menu. We do 400 orders a week just for butter chicken. Tandoori chicken is also popular and we're one of the few places in Geelong that serves goat curry. Customers love our chilli garlic naan. We throw on some fresh garlic and chopped chillies. Once a year we do a $5 curry day special just to thank our loyal customers. We do at least 3000 curries on that day. It’s just a little thank you to all our customers.
We are Gluten Free & Vegan Friendly
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[gatherings] by crow
GATHERINGS of style
Pictures: Rebecca Hosking
GATHERINGS BY CROW owner Mandy developed a love of all things vintage while operating two market stalls at North Geelong.
name because crows fossick for things and are gatherers, so I thought it combined perfectly with my floristry aspect,” she explains.
Mandy already had a passion for finding old wares, unusual pieces and items others may have disregarded but the time spent selling antique goods inspired her to open a “unique” shop of her own.
Gatherings by Crow sells antiques, industrial-style furniture, floral and farmhouse “finds“, Est soaps and beauty products and fresh flowers.
“I’ve always loved to source and collect unusual items,” she says.
Also a qualified florist, Mandy supplies creative flower arrangements for functions and intimate weddings.
So in October Mandy opened Gatherings by Crow, on Geelong’s Mercer Street.
“I can also use my vintage pieces as part of the arrangement for any occasion, making it unique and one-off.”
“I came up with my business
Mandy is stocking even more
interesting vintage wares at her shop. “I’m also stocking a new range of hair circlets made with vintage jewelry for your next event, the races, hens night or 21st birthday party,“ Mandy says. To find many of the items that feature in her shop, Mandy regularly visits auctions and has a network of dealers who source products for her. Gatherings by Crow is at 82 Mercer Street, Geelong. Inquiries can be made by phoning 0488 862 639 or visiting Instagram Gatherings by Crow.
GATHERINGS BY CROW - FLORIST & ANTIQUE WARES 82 MERCER STREET - GEELONG - 0488 862 639
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[design] and decorate
KATRINA'S inside stories WAURN Ponds mother Katrina Harmon saw great potential when she purchased 40-year-old business Design & Decorate Interiors three years ago. “I saw the opportunity to reinvent it, which is what we did,� she says.
products including window furnishings, wallpapers and custom-made furnishings. “I’m a one-woman show,� she says. “I love the creative side and working with clients.“
“It had the largest range of wallpaper books in Geelong and it continues to do so.
Katrina goes above and beyond for her customers, who are a mixture of renovators and home builders.
“I have many clients coming in saying we bought from here 10 or 20 years ago - that’s been really great.�
“Just seeing the joy and pleasure that it brings them is amazing,� she says.
Katrina studied interior decoration and has a history in the building industry.
“They’re more than customers. They become friends, they let you into their homes.�
Buying Design & Decorate Interiors allowed her to take her practical skills and creativity to a whole new level.
She also supports Geelong manufacturers and suppliers, selling local blinds, drapes, cushions and lampshades.
“It’s allowed me to give it my own personal touch,� she says.
“I love being able to deal with local people, we have a lot of talented people within our region."
She started by renovating the store itself, which had remained much the same for decades in Pakington Street.
Design & Decorate's Katrina Harmon.
“That’s what I do and I had to apply it to the shop,� she says. Her family pitched in for the project, including her husband and her son, who works as a builder. Katrina provides advice on interior decoration and a wide range of
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SHADES of QUALITY for any home
David Spehar at Shades of Geelong.
THERE'S really only one place to go when a home or office space is in need of a spruce up. Shades of Geelong has been operating for more than four decades and offers quality and customer service that’s unmatched anywhere in Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula.
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Shades of Geelong has top-ofthe-range curtains, blinds and awnings with a huge range of colours, designs and materials to fit any type of decor. Whatever
design you have in mind, you can be sure that the team at Shades of Geelong will have the right product for you. All work is guaranteed and with a local factory and showroom, you can be sure your business is staying in Geelong. Shades of Geelong will guarantee a written and online quote within two working days and Saturday and after-hours appointments are always available. With quality products and friendly, expert service, the next home or
office renovation is made easy by the team at Shades of Geelong. Some of the products and services on offer are: Norman plantation shutters; sheer curtains; blockout and privacy roller blinds; preferred supplier of zip tracks; traditional and casual Roman blinds; panel glides; honeycomb blinds; woodstyle Venetians; drapes; and motorisation. Give the showroom a visit at 62 St Georges Road, Corio, check out shadesofgeelong.com.au or phone 5275 3801.
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'BEST' SALON welcomes NEW FACE
A year and a half has flown by and the success of Salon Meraki Colour Specialists feels like second to none for owner and operator Vicky Polyzos. The salon has won two competitions, including Best of the Bay Best Hairdresser of 2017, and recently hired new apprentice Taylor, who has exceeded all expectations. “Taylor will be a great asset to the company,“ Vicky says. “Taylor is what I’ve been looking for in an apprentice. Her love and passion for this industry is growing daily and I’m enjoying taking her under my wing and teaching her all I know.” Salon Meraki Colour Specialists prides itself on offering every client a personal and unique service from the moment they are guests in the seat to the moment they walk out with a glamourous new do. “As summer has come and gone, clients are very conscious about their hair condition and want to bring life back into their hair,” Vicky says.
Vicky Polyzos with apprentice Taylor at Salon Meraki. (Rebecca Hosking)
“We love to make clients hair feel beautiful here at the salon and at home, so we only use the best brands and products to ensure
our clients are happy with their hair. As a promotion for May and June, Vicky is offering all clients to try L’oreal Smart Bond in every colour service for only $25. Smart Bond is a unique system that protects hair during technical services and helps prevent colour fading.
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a great asset to the company... “Smart Bond is amazing,” Vicky says. “The results are amazing and the condition it leaves the hair in is incredible”. Salon Meraki Colour Specialists is open from Tuesday to Saturdays. Appointments are essential. Each client is greeted with either coffee or tea when they arrive. More information is available on the salon’s Facebook page, at salonmeraki.com.au or by phoning 5298 3465.
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TRANSFORMING backyards
AARONS Outdoor Living Geelong is transforming backyards, according to managing director Mark Zimmer. “It’s very satisfying when you can turn someone’s mediocre backyard into a resort-like outdoor retreat,” Mark says. His Melbourne Road business can build and install cubbies and an endless variety of other outdoor structures. Aarons uses treated pine to deliver other products including garden sheds, Bali huts, pergolas, outdoor furniture, dog kennels and even chicken coops. The huts and pergolas are an ideal shade solution for summer, Mark advises. The company’s storage workshops are also popular. “People use them for all sorts of things - gymnasiums, painting studios, music rooms and more,” Mark says. Meeting council and building regulations, Aarons can also customise the workshops’ timber door and window positions and modular designs. Aarons Outdoor Living offers free site inspections to make the best use of space in backyards,
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childcare centres, holiday parks, sporting clubs and even retirement homes. The Geelong team also offers free site inspections with friendly customer service and high quality workmanship on all installations. Company founder Aaron Giddings began his dream transforming backyards 25 years ago when he started building dog kennels in his parents’ carport. “I’m proud Aarons is the leading manufacturer and supplier of Australian backyard products,” he says. “We deliver exceptional products and service, at an affordable price. That’s my promise. “I know you’ll enjoy your Aarons Outdoor Living experience.”
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ICM treats guests to BLAZE
Shaynna Blaze, right, looking at kitchen appliances during the ICN trade night at E&S. Picture: Pam Hutchinson
GEELONG’S Independent Cabinet Makers (ICM Geelong) welcomed over 100 guests to its annual trade night in the Moorabool Street store of E&S Trading. Guests were treated to drinks and canapes as they enjoyed a special presentation when E&S’s Rob Sinclair interviewed ASKO Ambassador, interior designer and television personality Shaynna Blaze. Shaynna, who stars on the The Block and Selling Houses Australia, won plenty of new fans when she revealed she was a Geelong Cats supporter.
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into latest design trends, such as the move back to positioning ovens at eye level and “hiding“ appliances behind clever cabinetry. She also had plenty to say about finishes. “Gun metal, polished chrome and stainless steel are coming back," she advised. “We’re also seeing a real contrast of black matte and gloss at the moment.” For practicality, suppliers such as Laminex now offer a black ultra-matte surface that does not show finger prints.
“I’ve barracked for Geelong since I was two years old ... it’s a love, I’ve got to say”, she said to applause.
ICM Geelong hailed the evening as a great success while praising the participants including host E & S Trading.
Shaynna gave numerous insights
ICM Geelong is a group of
qualified local professionals, each with their own businesses, who have banded together to highlight the skills and quality of products manufactured by Geelong's cabinet-making industry. The group's wide range includes everything from kitchens and bathrooms through to custom entertainment units, bookcases and desks, all at competitive prices. All ICM Geelong members strive to meet a code of ethics that sets them apart as the best in their field using quality hardware and materials with superior workmanship. Builders and home renovators who choose ICM Geelong secure industry-leading products at the right price while supporting and growing local jobs.
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Australian-made WARMTH ILLUSION Gas Log Fires senior salesman Chris Waldie still remembers when an executive recruited him from another company. “I was pretty straight forward with what he was after and gave him the information he was looking for,” the 42-year old from Bannockburn says. “I think that’s why I’m here now.” For three years the father-of-two has taken pride in selling Illusion’s quality wood and gas fires made just up the road in Dandenong.
to the public in three weeks - from manufacture to installation. “We don’t have any third party involvement - so any profit that we make goes towards making products better for our customers,” Chris says. Providing customers with the most accurate and up-to-date information on heaters is essential, Chris says. “Word of mouth travels very quickly across Geelong - so we want to make sure our customers know we’re providing all the correct information and finding a product that’s suitable for them.” Illusion caters for gas and wood, both of which have advantages for different homes and properties, Chris says.
“As an independent manufacturer we make everything you see in our showroom,” he says. “That’s what the company prides itself on.“ Illusion has manufactured high-quality heaters for more than 30 years.
With winter coming up, now is the “silly season” for heaters, Chris says. But with people in Geelong “building 12 months of the year” there are always customers coming through the door, he adds.
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[Warralily]
HOT PROPERTY at Mount Duneed
WARRALILY’S prestigious new land release, Warralily Grange at Mount Duneed, sold 50 lots in its first weekend on the market. Warralily estate manager Ben Stewart said the bumper lead up to the land release, at which more than 320 home-hunters expressed their interest, was an indication that sales of the super-suburbs newest neighbourhood would be strong.
The highly-sought Mount Duneed neighbourhood with sprawling panoramic views and a village lifestyle will suit all budgets offering lots in a variety of sizes alongside a future P-6 school, local shops, district ovals and three parks.
“To keep up with demand for Grange we released both stage 1 and stage 2A on the first weekend and have since released stage 2B,” Ben said.
The future Mount Duneed village will also offer ready access to the Surf Coast, Ring Road and nearby Geelong CBD. The many existing Warralily amenities and services already on offer at Armstrong Creek will be just minutes away including the newly opened Armstrong Creek School, Warralily Village Shopping Centre and the future City of Greater Geelong Community Facility.
“This will be the most premium location in the growth corridor and is drawing interest from a range of purchasers including existing Warralily residents and locals from Mount Duneed.”
With Warralily’s existing Armstrong Creek precincts already 70 percent sold, the Warralily Grange timeline was brought forward to match market needs as the Warralily population
surpasses 5,500 residents. “2017 was a record-breaking year for Warralily with 509 sales and, with our Coast and Central precinct nearing sell out, 2018 is experiencing continued price growth,” Ben said.
The Warralily Grange sales team celebrate 50 lots sold in its first weekend on the market.
“It’s exciting seeing the community extend west across the Surf Coast Highway to open new possibilities for our purchasers. Some purchasers said they had waited years for this land release and others said it would be their ‘forever home’.” Potential purchasers are encouraged to register their interest to gain the best possible chance of securing a lot in future releases. Contact Warralily on 1300 458 193 or warralily@coreprojects.com.au. For more information visit warralily.com.au.
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