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Honorary membership for Allen By Justin Flynn Allen Cover was presented with honorary membership for the rest of his life at Ocean Grove Golf Club. The soon-to-be 99-year-old Mr Cover won the Baker & Blair Trophy at Sorrento in 1935 and donated the trophy to the local

golf club around 10 years ago. Mr Cover still plays and golf club president Peter Cullen presented him with his membership. "I know his family is very proud of him and I know we at the club are very proud of him," Mr Cullen said.

"To honour Allen, we want to make him an honorary member for the rest of his life." Mr Cover was grateful. "Life is full of surprises and this one of the most pleasant surprises," he said. "I love this club, but today I think I love it even more.

"I want to commend the committee for nurturing the young golfers. We're seeing the benefits of wisdom being applied to our young golfers. "This is one game where you can go on and on. My boots are never going to be hung up."

Street cameras on Bellarine Ward Councillor Stephanie Asher joined Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, local traders and members from the Ocean Grove Business Association to inspect new CCTV cameras in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Seventeen cameras have been installed in the main shopping strips of each area - 11 on The Terrace, Ocean Grove, and six on Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads, thanks to the joint Federal Government and City project. Footage from the new cameras, which are

now in use in both areas, is recorded at the Ocean Grove Police Station and monitored by police, as required. "It's really pleasing to partner with the Federal Government and police to help address local traders' concerns about the security of their businesses," City's portfolio holder for Community Health and Safety, Councillor Kylie Grzybek said. "CCTV is a cost-effective measure which, when combined with other crime prevention strategies tailored to specific local require-

ments, can have a positive effect on reducing crime". The City also recently installed a $60,000 smart lighting system in The Terrace, Ocean Grove to provide better street lighting and complement the new cameras. The lighting system also provides free wi-fi throughout The Terrace. The Federal Government provided $120,000 for the project through its Safer Communities Fund and the City contributed $15,000, after local traders raised security concerns.

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Ocean Grove Coastcare has praised the local community for its response to the recent survey about the cessation of free single-use plastic bags that is taking effect in Woolworths and Coles stores this month. "More than 370 locals completed the survey and 80% of them enthusiastically supported the change, with a further 11% saying they thought it was a good idea," said Margot Busch, president of the group. Three survey respondents have won a locally designed jute shopping bag filled with goodies provided by Ocean Grove Business Association to the value of $150. With many people willing to share both queries and helpful hints, Coastcare has chosen the most common questions to respond to: Q. What will I line my kitchen bin with now? A. Nothing! The City of Greater Geelong does not require rubbish to be bagged before being placed into your red lidded general waste bin. So you can put all items loose into your kitchen bin, then straight into your red lid bin. Soft plastic like cling wrap, bread bags, pasta/rice/frozen food bags etc can be put in special REDcycle collection bins at Woolies and Coles, where they will be taken and recycled by a Melbourne company into outdoor furniture, bollards etc. But see the next question first ... Q. What about wet/smelly things? A. If you don't have a compost bin that can take your food scraps, you can use a bag that you already have from items such as bread, cereal, pet food or toilet paper to contain food scraps and other things that do need to be bagged. Alternatively, you could wrap these things in newspaper before placing them into the bin (and this should be done for light globes). Q. What if I forget my reusable bags? A. You will be able to buy reusable bags at the supermarket, but the far better option is to keep all those ones you currently have at home in your car; or for those times when you plan to buy one item and end up with five, have a pocket-sized rolled up bag at hand. The survey also asked people about possible further changes away from single use plastic items such as straws, coffee cups and

Bellarine's small acreage landholders will have the chance to broaden their skills and understanding of pest plant and animal management at a Rabbit and Gorse Control Workshop on Sunday 24 June in Wallington. "Managing pest plants and animals requires skills and experience. This workshop can fast-track knowledge for new landholders keen to manage their land responsibly," Bellarine Landcare's Rabbit Action Committee Geoff McFarlane. The workshop will focus on rabbit and gorse control, with demonstrations of gorse mulching, warren ripping and fumigation. "Gorse is often harbour for rabbits," Victorian Gorse Taskforce's Communications, Community Engagement and Extension Officer Heidi Snow said. "So it makes sense to tackle the two together as an integrated approach. They both require landholders to be peristent - gorse seeds can remain in the soil for decades, meaning one year of seeding generates decades of weeding". Heidi Snow will be offering advice and support on gorse control to Bellarine Peninsula landholders. "The extension program aims to raise awareness and provide landowners with resources to confidently tackle gorse infestations on their property," Ms Snow said. The Wallington Workshop will discuss monitoring of rabbit numbers through spotlighting and use of RabbitScan, as well as rabbit proof fencing, and a neighbourhood cooperative approach to managing rabbits and gorse. The Workshop will be held at 1280 Bellarine Highway, Wallington (opposite Flying Brick) from 10am to 11.30am on Sunday 24 June. RSVP 22 June at facilitator@bellarinelandcare. org.au.

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Lyn always helping

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By Justin Flynn Since growing up on a family farm near Horsham, Lyn Mulligan has had a passion for helping others. Lyn's sister was a quadriplegic, which meant the whole family simply become accustomed to doing their fair share of helping. Now firmly entrenched in Ocean Grove, the 86-year-old was awarded an Order of Australia on the Queen's Birthday last week. "It was a home where the whole family helped looked after her," Lyn told the Voice. "I grew up in a very caring family. I came from a Christian family, but they were always open minded." The passionate refugee advocate had a career as a surgery nurse and helped start the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads hospice in the 1970s. Lyn was also a foundation committee member of the Dove opportunity shop and has given sustained service to Oxfam Ocean Grove, the Uniting Church, Rural Australians for Refugees, Bikes for Humanity, Bellarine Community Health and Girl Guides. "I really like people," Lyn said. "The whole population here in Ocean Grove and around is caring - it's a very caring community." Lyn had a hip replacement last November, which has slowed her down, but only slightly. "I'm doing things at 86 that I still want to do, but I don't drive anymore," she said. One of the most endearing stories Lyn has to tell is of an Afghan refugee, Fahim, who eventually settled locally. Fahim, a devout Muslim, was so touched by Lyn's compassion to his family, that he has been taking her to church every weekend for the past two years, driving from Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove.

Local volunteers who risk their lives and safety in times of emergency have earned medals for their “significant service”. State Emergency Service (SES) acknowledged around a dozen volunteers from several local units on Sunday, with chief officer Tim Wiebusch and south-west regional manager Alastair Drayton handing out the honours. The Bellarine unit’s Andrew Turner received a medal for 15 years’ “diligent service”. Mr Turner joined the Dunkeld unit in 2000 before transferring to Bellarine in 2009. “I joined SES to become involved in the local community and do something different from my day job,” he said. Mr Turner was involved “in all aspects” of the service, the SES said, including training volunteers, responding to road crash rescues, flood and storm events and utilising his IT skills where needed. But he wasn’t the longest-serving medal winner at the weekend presentation, with the Geelong unit’s David Dixon honoured for 40 years’ service, alongside Colac’s Robert Burns. “Forty years is outstanding service to one organisation and both David and Robert have made a significant contribution to the SES and the community”, Mr Drayton said. Lyn Mulligan received an Order of Australia during the recent Queen's Birthday honours. 181852 "I haven't got any great talents," she says. "I'm not an artist, I can't sing, I'm not a musician and was never any good at sports. "I just love people. Ordinary people these days are doing so much and it all adds up." A small table in Lyn's living room is adorned with photographs of refugees that have come to her for help, but she insists it's them who have made her life better, not the other way around.

"These people have enriched my life so much and they are from different cultures, races and religions," she says. With four children, 10 grandchildren and a Vietnamese god-daughter, Lyn has been nominated for an OAM before, but finally accepted. "These days I'm very fortunate," she says. "I keep busy. I still write letters to politicians - polite ones mind you - and try to help in any way I can."

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Mentoring the key By Justin Flynn

Darren Burke (Leura Park Estate and Yes said the Seal) and Nyall Condon (Jack Rabbit) know their wine.

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Bellarine wineries Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Leura Park Estate and Yes said the Seal are celebrating major success at the prestigious International Cool Climate Wine Show 2018, held recently in Red Hill. Jack Rabbit Vineyard was awarded eight medals including: Gold 2017 Pinot Grigio, Silver 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Chardonnay, Bronze 2016 Single Vineyard Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, 2016 Riesling, 2017 Pinot Noir, 2017 Shiraz, 2017 Cabernet Shiraz. Leura Park Estate was awarded four medals including: Gold 2017 Shiraz OM, Bronze 2017 Pinot Gris, 2017 Pinot Noir, 2016 Shiraz. Yes said the Seal was awarded three medals including: Silver 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Shiraz, Bronze 2017 Shiraz. The ICCWS is recognised as one of Australia's foremost shows for inspirational cool climate wines.The wines are judged by highly credentialed and experienced judges.Jack Rabbit, Leura Park Estate and Yes said the Seal wines are crafted from premium Bellarine fruit with attention to small batch handling and traditional practices. Winemakers Nyall Condon (Jack Rabbit Vineyard) and Darren Burke (Leura Park Estate and Yes said the Seal) are both extremely talented and display very individual, distinctive styles in crafting wines which are reflected in the diversity and styles across the respective vineyards' offerings.

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"Find a mentor" - that's the advice Wallington's Peter Tanner would give to anyone who asks. Mr Tanner, from Wallington, was awarded an Order of Australia at the recent Queen's Birthday honours and said the value of a good mentor couldn't be understated. "Go and find a mentor - someone who lights the flame and fans it," he told the Voice. Mr Tanner and the Reach Foundation helped countless children and young adults for a decade. Alongside late Melbourne Football Club champion Jim Stynes, he chaired the Reach Foundation and learned a lot about himself. "Reach empowered young people from all walks of life, not necessarily those from low socio economic backgrounds," he said. "They learnt that they had a voice, to use that voice and that they were loved. "The best job I had at Reach was that I was chief giver of hugs." Now 67, Mr Tanner came from a housing commission area of Thomson and went into the navy. "I had this macho life and then Reach taught me to open up," he said. Mr Tanner has given a decade of his life to not-for-profit organisations and now manages a successful recruitment business, Tanner Menzies. "I've been really humbled by the amount of people I haven't heard from for a long time saying 'thank you for helping me in my career'," he said. "It's all taught me a lot about my fellow man." "I'm a big believer that if you get involved in something, you get in boots and all."

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Stories told Locals are being given the chance to hear the truth about refugees and their amazing stories of survival. And the refugees will be telling their own stories with no filters or fake news getting in the way. Bellarine for Refugees have teamed up with Diversitat Geelong to host a public information evening where refugees from the Geelong region will be telling the very real stories about what it was like to leave their own countries to begin a new life in Australia. The evening will be held at Barwon Heads Bowling Club on 20 June at 7.30pm. The chair of Bellarine for Refugees, Margarent Griffiths, said her group was looking for-

ward to hosting such an important event. "We are inviting everyone to come along and share a cuppa and hear the personal experiences of refugees creating new lives in the Geelong region," Ms Griffiths said. "What a great way to promote harmony and foster dialogue between people in our community." The 'Hear our Stories' project aims to help refugees share their stories of migration, and culture to promote harmony and foster dialogue between people of different backgrounds. Tea and coffee will be provided and gold coin donations will be gratefully accepted by organisers.

Members of Bellarine for Refugees Lynne Knight, Penny Hense, Cathie Halliday are busy planning ''Hear Our Stories''.

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Into its 10th year, the Bellarine Peninsula's Winter Solstice Play Festival continues to spotlight important local issues. This 29 and 30 June, on the full moon of winter's longest nights, the Potato Shed in Drysdale will host the Bellarine Peninsula's yearly showcase of new theatre: The Winter Solstice Play Festival. For Theatre 3Triple2, which has produced the event for the last nine years, it is an opportunity to tell local stories written by Geelong playwrights. And this year, they are shining the theatre spotlights on environmental and social issues. "Visitors to our beaches are aware that shorebirds are critically endangered, yet may not know why," Geelong playwright Shane Foyster said. "So I wrote a classic murder mystery for people to get involved in and try to find the answer." The result, What Became of the Hooded Plovers?, is a quirky whodunit set on a mythical town on the Bellarine Peninsula, where the calm of seaside life is turned upside down after the disappearance of a young girl, Polly Ann Plover. "The play looks at our local environment as a neighbourhood, and each animal has a human face," Mr Foyster said. "The audience is encouraged to investigate the disappearance of the hooded plover, in same way they would if a young girl went missing in their own street. Hopefully they will leave the theatre and keep looking for answers on our local beaches." Mr Foyster also notes due to the work of groups such as Friends of the Hooded Plover the future for these endangered birds is improving. "We hope to have some people from local environment groups down on the night of the plays to encourage people to volunteer before the next breeding season."

Two of the stars of the Winter Solstice Play Festival, Jack Price and Donna Barnard. The second play, Until Next Week, by another Geelong playwright Amy-Jo Reynolds, is a dramatic insight into the lives of a group of individuals who attend a weekly Recovering Alcoholics group, found at any night of the week at Community Centres across Geelong. True to the spirit of these groups, each individual learns that saving each other begins with saving themselves and taking the first step towards redemption. The Winter Solstice Play Festival includes live music by local folk musician Melody Moon, roaring bonfires, mulled wine and entry to two original one-act plays. The event happens for only two nights each year, at the Potato Shed Theatre, Drysdale. Tickets are only $20.00 each and can be purchased by calling the Potato Shed directly on 5251 1998. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Low Light a big highlight As winter enters its darkest weeks, Queenscliff launches the inaugural Low Light Festival, bringing the finest international and local arts, music and culinary talents in a month-long celebration of all the senses starting 22 June. Featuring an extraordinary array of events across four weekends including live music, an incredible curated film program, gin and whiskey tastings, heritage walks, progressive dinners and unmissable mind-blowing visual art installations, Low Light will shine a beacon on the renowned seaside village, providing visitors with plenty of reasons to spend a winter's weekend in Queenscliff. In a very special partnership with the Icelandic Dance Company, Low Light will screen exclusive Australian premieres of three new films: &Ouml;R&AElig;VI or Life in the Undergrowth featuring original music composed by Sigur Ros which will be projected outdoors; Union of the North by Matthew Barney, Valdimar J&oacute;hannsson and Erna &Oacute;marsd&oacute;ttir; and Des Irae, by visual artist Gabr&iacute;ela Fri&eth;riksd&oacute;ttir. This program appears courtesy of the Lighthouse Arts Collective. In addition, Bellarine Lighthouse Films have curated an entire film festival, including a very special filmmaker Q&A to follow the incredible Gurrumul documentary on opening night. Culinary delights will be on offer throughout the festival including Private Dining Room's much-anticipated progressive dinner

with Tobin Kent (La Bimba, Brae, Royal Mail Hotel) and Dane Robinson (The Hot Chicken Project, Gladioli), a five-course big red dinner featuring a battle of the wines from Bordeaux and Bellarine, a Bastille dinner will be complimented with a French musical twist, a High Tea on the High Seas, an Italian Winter Feast, whiskey and gin tastings, and of course the classic Restaurant on Wheels aboard the Q Train. A series of one-night-only performances at the glorious Queenscliff Town Hall will take place over the month when folk-pop outfit All Our Exes Live in Texas supported by The Little Stevies, and international Americana star Justin Townes Earle, supported by local star Fraser A Gorman come to the seaside town. Queenscliff will become home to a sea of musicians over the winter period including Z-Star Trinity, Teeny Tiny Stevies, Matt Davis (Gersey), Seagull + McKisko & Jessie L Warren, Kavisha Mazzella, plus free Sunday Sessions from The Blues Train with Allister Turrill, Anna Scionti, John McNamara, Francesco Melli taking over the many performance spaces in the township. Festival-goers can also enjoy a range of art exhibitions featuring works by Katrin Koenning, Deborah and Ryan Brearley, and Graham Peebles in surrounding galleries or take part in workshops with Carole Foster, Vida Pearson and a special high tea and talk with body artist Emma Hack; the perfect activity to warm your seaside spirits in the depths of winter. Low Light Queenscliff will take place over four weekends from 22 June to 14 July. See lowlightqueenscliff.com.au.

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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm-5.30pm. Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events. Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events.

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Markets and fairs Book Sale Oxfam Australia book sale, run by volunteers from Ocean Grove group. All new books, current publications. Uniting Church Hall, Saturday 30 June 9am-1pm. Bellarine Community Farmers' Market

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Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park. Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Queenscliff RSL Hall

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Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899.

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Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

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Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.

First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152. Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.

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First Thursday of every month Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456. Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661. Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

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

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Last Wednesday of every month

Sundays

Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435. Thursdays

Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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First Tuesday of every month

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

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All set for a cheeky winter Cheeky Cow is ready for winter. Chef Mitchell Shepherd has just put the finishing touches on the new winter menu for the popular Collendina cafÂ¨Â¦ and he promises food that will warm you up from the inside. "It'll be something that warms you up," he said. "Something that you can just enjoy with a coffee in front of the fire." Mitchell grew up in the central west NSW town or Orange and progressed through the ranks to Melbourne, Geelong and now loves it at Cheeky Cow. "It's just a good beachy coastal town," he said. "The community is so good here." Mitchell said he would bring a little bit of Melbourne the menu at Cheeky Cow. "It's a 'Melbourney' vibe coming to Ocean Grove, but still keeping local produce," he said. "It's soul-warming food." During the Queen's Birthday weekend, Cheeky Cow had mixed mushrooms on toast and the cheeky cheeseburgers "flew out the door". Customers can expect similar fare for winter, including sweet French toast and a breakfast tasting board as well as weekly specials. "There will be something different throughout the week," Mitchell said. Cheeky Cow is also committed to recycling its coffee grinds and going plastic free. Mitchell said he had been interested in food since he was six, "playing around with different things in my grandmother's kitchen". Cheeky Cow is at 131 Ocean Trwy, Ocean Grove. Check out cheekycow.com.au for more information.

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Celebrating local cuisine Decadence abounds in the Winter Harvest dinner series at Jack Rabbit Vineyard. Gourmands are in for a treat with the announcement of the inaugural Winter Harvest series of degustation dinners to be hosted at iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant. Executive Chef Dwayne Bourke, Head Chef Johnny Visser and culinary team will bring to the table a magnificent and diverse suite of delightful evenings, each of which celebrate local abundance. The Winter Harvest dinners will each feature five courses with the option of perfectly matched wines at 7pm for 7.30pm dining and for $85 per person or $110 with matched wine. Girt by Sea Saturday 23 June If seafood is your pleasure, the Bellarine is blessed to be cocooned by the magnificent Port Phillip Bay waters and this evening will pay homage to the bounty of our bay. Line caught, handpicked and loving preparation will shine here. Think abalone, cuttlefish, snapper, prawn and squid ink ravioli - that's not to mention the sea urchin veloute alongside the poached skate...and did we mention the octopus terrine? Pasture to Plate For lovers of Lamb* *a feature event of the Wine Geelong Winter Shiraz Weekend Saturday 7 July Grown on The Bellarine, Leura Lamb is foddered and fattened amongst the vines across Leura Park Estate's suite of vineyards and tendered to daily by vigneron (and co-owner of Jack Rabbit Vineyard), David Sharp. His passion will be plated in an array of innovative and succulent forms.&nbsp;This evening will coincide with Wine Geelong's Winter Shiraz Weekend so expect some very special (and

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Family fun on skates Roller skating is a fun, social and physical activity that the family can do together all year round. It's also the perfect way to celebrate a birthday as it provides non-stop entertainment for groups big and small. Regardless of your age, pulling on a pair of skates and rolling about is sure to bring a smile to your face. And those who have never skated before, including young kids, will be pleasantly surprised by how quick they will be gliding across the roller rink floor. Rollerway Newtown owner Raul Aparicio says although skating looks difficult, it is actually quite easy to learn. "The first 10 seconds on skates&nbsp;is stunning but in about 20 minutes most are moving around independently and they've learnt a new skill," he said. "You would be surprised by how easy it is to skate. In fact, each year we have more than 7000 kids attend parties at Rollerway and most have never skated beforehand." "It's a fun and challenging activity that people can easily pick up and it really makes them feel good, and gives them a sense of achievement." Rollerway specialises in parties that are incredibly good value for money. There are no maximum or minimum invites and you only pay for the kids who turn up. The parties include admission, catering, roller skate or rollerblade hire and party bags.

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Do all investment properties have depreciation to claim?

TRADIES – If you carry your tools from home to work then that travel is most likely deductible. And, if you are storing those tools at your home, you might be able to claim the portion of your electricity that relates to the space used for that storage; and if you have a dog that guards those tools then the costs of the dog, vet fees, food, etc, would also be deductible. You can claim the protective clothing you wear to work, and if you work outside you can claim the cost of sunglasses and thermals as these items are protective.

Ditch the shoe box – Download or take a photos of your receipts and store them for tax time. There are numerous apps out there to help you. Avoid the ire of the ATO – Lodge your GST and tax returns on time. Make sure you pay super on time. Keep good records to substantiate deductions. Don’t forget to keep a log book! The ATO have improved data matching for Ebay, AirBnB, Vicroads, shares etc., – big brother is watching.

For properties with common areas (as an owner you are also entitled to a share of the value of all common property) this can be as simple as fences and driveways or include swimming pools, tennis courts, barbecue area, lifts etc.

NURSES- If you have to travel to work for meetings, or training days outside your normal work hours then that travel would be deductible. If you are undertaking online training that you are required to complete at home then you could claim a portion of your internet costs, you can also claim a deduction of 45 cents per hour that you work from home. Other specific deductions include union, nurse’s registration and your uniform costs.

Review your debt – Moving debt is as easy as it has ever been and interest rates are at an all-time low. If you are struggling with debt look at merging debt to ease the pain. Business or investment interest is tax deductible whereas personal debt is not, so focus on eliminating the personal debt.

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See your accountant – Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions. Take the time to sit down with your accountant for an hour with an agenda. You will be surprised where the discussions will lead to and the opportunities that present themselves in these meetings.

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Share files – Set up a shared online storage folder like Dropbox to share all tax documents with your advisor making tax time easier. Holding documents online will allow you to transition to a paperless office and makes retrieval of documents easier as well.

Not only residential properties are depreciable- any income-producing property can be depreciated, so this can include farms, warehouses, shops, travel accommodation (including motels, hotels & caravan parks), as well as furnished holiday houses and apartments.

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Cloud-based accounting – Automation of bookkeeping can save you hours and it will also allow for your financial information to be accessed by your business advisors. If you can streamline your back office processes it will free up time to spend on your core business activities.

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Audit your customers/clients – Every year it’s a good idea to look at your client list and be ruthless by culling the dead wood. There are always those on your list that are more trouble than they are worth. Focus on those who appreciate you.

Yes. Old or new, irrespective of the age & condition of the property or how long you have owned it, all investment properties have some form of depreciation that can be claimed. Fixtures & fittings in the property are valued at the date you make the property available for rental, therefore anything you provide for your tenants is claimable. New laws introduced in 2017 relate to second hand properties. Claiming of fixtures & fittings is now deferred until the sale of the property & offset against capital gains. For new properties and purchases in company names, there is no change as the old tax laws still apply.

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Chilly, but oh so glorious The weather conditions have been glorious for birding, albeit chilly and fresh. I've been woken up lately to the sounds of spotted pardalotes and red-rumped parrots in my garden, which is lovely indeed. I was so distressed to read that someone poisoned around a hundred wedge-tailed eagles, as well as four white-bellied sea eagles in East Gippsland. It's taken me days to digest that someone could even think to do that, let alone carry it out. I've had to accept that in this day and age people still shoot ducks in the name of sport while boasting that they care so much for our wetlands, and now I have to digest that there are people out there who deliberately poison magnificent raptors. Speaking of magnificent raptors, I've seen a few lately. I've had a close encounter with a little eagle in Curlewis who likes to have its photo taken. The number of raptors that I've seen on my way to work in Curlewis have reduced over the last few weeks, as have the number of dead rabbits by the side of the road. I think the raptors have dispersed to other areas. Hopefully they stay well away from East Gippsland. I have seen really encouraging numbers of nankeen kestrels this year, around the Lethbridge area, near Breamlea, and also at Western Treatment Plant. The nankeen kestrel is a small member of the falcon family of raptors. I took a photo of a male and female Kestrel at Breamlea and it's easy to distinguish the sexes of the birds. The female kestrel is larger than the male and has more rufous feather colouring on the crown. Males have a greyish crown and tail, although the extent varies between individuals. I received an email from Robin Spry, who told me that on Tuesday 5 June she observed a nankeen kestrel and a black-shouldered kite flying together over the Barwon Heads golf course. She often sees these birds, but never together. After a few moments the slightly larger back-shouldered kite sent the kestrel

Little eagle at Curlewis.

Kevin's picture of a brolga at Breamlea.

black and white wader with very long orangered legs and a straight black bill. It has black on the back of the neck, a white collar and a red iris. Brolgas are listed as 'vulnerable' in Victoria because of widespread drainage of suitable habitat for agriculture, land reclamation and water regulation, so any observation of a Brolga around the Bellarine is fantastic. Thank you Kevin. I also received an email from Sue, who lives in Old Ocean Grove, who took her old corgi outside at 7am, turned the light on, and a massive dark brown bird flapped by, about a metre away. About 6pm the night before, Sue's pup had become very worried after a big bump noise on the roof, so Sue presumes that the bird was looking for a possum. Sue told told the fat little corgi she should now behave or she would send her out to the bird (but she was just joking). Sue does have a family of tawny frogmouths around her house, so maybe the big bird was a tawny. Sue and her neighbour also saw an amazing flock of pale pink birds fly through the street where she lives last week, and she could feel the breeze from their wings, but they were not galahs. I'm still wondering what they could have been, Sue. If anyone else saw them, please let me know. I received an email from John and Lorraine who play golf at the Ocean Grove course on the Barwon River estuary. They have spotted a black-shouldered kite who seems to be hanging around the golf course. Maybe it's a Greg Norman fan?

packing. Then two days later she saw a young wedge-tailed eagle (or it could have been a young white-bellied sea eagle) also over the golf course. Thanks Robin, I'll have to drive to work via Barwon Heads to have a look. Tom Fletcher told me that he saw a young sea eagle at Western Treatment Plant last week, so it's great to hear of young raptors thriving around this area. I saw a black-shouldered kite

catch a mouse and a brown falcon eat a mouse at Western Treatment Plant during the week. It's not much fun for mice being at the bottom of the food chain. Speaking of Breamlea, Kevin had a great day out there and saw a pair of brolgas, a pair of white-faced herons and a pair of blackwinged stilts. All of these birds are wonderful to observe. The black-winged stilt is a large

I'm off to Perth for a few days at the end of next week and I'm looking forward to taking my camera to King's Park. Last time I went to King's Park the lady in the Information Centre called rainbow lorikeets 'flying vermin'. I'm looking forward to seeing lots of flying vermin plus a few ringneck parrots. Jen Carr,jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

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Grubber boys defeat Lara A great win by the Ocean Grove Under 17 Division 1 boys against one of the top sides in Division 2. Ocean Grove 9-11-65 def Lara 9-5-59 GOALS: T. Richardson 4, M. Clark 2, M. Taylot, L. Brew, B. Walder. BEST: R. Monteith, J. Lange, C. Pickett, K. Annand, J. Patterson, N. Northam. The Under 17 (2) had a bye this week after being re-graded to Division 4. The Under 15s were beaten by NewtownChilwell. Ocean Grove4-2-26 def by Newtown-Chilwell 11.15.81 GOALS: I. Terhorst 2, H. Mullen, L. Kapitelli BEST: K. Reilly, H. Mullen, I. Terhorst, N. Down, S. Donegan, L. Donegan The Under 15 Division 2 side competed hard against a better St Josephs side on the day. Ocean Grove 1.0.6 def by St Josephs 16.17.113 GOALS: X. Eales BEST: H. O'Neill, B. Stephensen, A. Derby, A. Dunell, T. Gill, C. Mahoney

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Noa Northam hunts the football.

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Jaime Warren prepares to drive his Under 15 side into attack. (Pictures: Anna McNeil)

Cold and windy conditions greet junior Cobras teams COBRAS WEEK 10 UNDER 13s Division 2 Cobras 12 defeated by Leopold (64) Leopold showed us a clean pair of heels, running the ball well to score against gale force winds. In tough conditions we battled hard, none more than Sam Leonard on the last line of defence, and Jake Connellan on the ball. Awards: Jake Connellan, Sam Leonard, Lachlan Appleyard, Matt Brennan. Division 7 Cobras 2.4 (16) defeated by Anakie 7.13.(55) The boys got a lesson in wet weather footy today against Anakie. Codie Laver worked tirelessly around the ground, Richie Emma-Nnop was strong around the packs and Riley Stone ran and tackled hard all day. A more four quarter effort needed from everyone. UNDER 11s Cobras Orange 4.4 (28) defeated by Jumping Joeys 6.8 (44) On a very muddy deck at Walker Oval, Joeys kicked three early goals and led for the remainder of the match. The boys tried hard to reel in the deficit, but fell short by 16 points. Awards: Noah Jeffrey, Balin Ashton, Archie Moran and Ben Cirillo. Cobras Blue 2.10 (22) defeated by Ammos Grose 7.13 (55) Cobras White 7.7 (49) defeated by Barwon Heads Gulls 10.3 (63) Challenging conditions in the Battle of the Bridge. Koby Miller-Burton and Hugo Walsh set up a strong first half with contested footy and sharp clearances for a&nbsp; five-point half time lead. Zaden Bell was electric on the wing with speed and finesse while Jarvis Lindsay continued his hard nosed approach all day. UNDER 10s Cobras Orange 4.5 (29) defeated Bell Park 2.5 (17) The boys had to battle not just Bell Park but the blistering conditions, working hard to keep the ball moving their way. Great goals from oceangrovevoice.com.au

Henry Wynn and Lenny Honner in the second quarter helped set the win. Well done! Awards: Lenny Honner, Finbar Crapp, Oscar Kerr, Jordan Lehmann and Taj Dodson Cobras White 3.5 (23) defeated by Torquay Coleman 5.3 (33) Cobras Blue 3.2 (20) defeated by Torquay Coleman 5.7 (37) UNDER 9s Cobras White 9.5 (59) d Lara Christensen 0.0 (0) In strong crosswinds OGCC White had a good day out against Lara Reserve. Coach Tony had considerable praise during the breaks as all team members got involved with high skill level. Augustus, Izak and Zac all playing key roles. Best platers: Henry, Mason, Cooper and Samul. Cobras Orange 2.2 (14) defeated by Flying Joeys 9.13 (67) Captains Jack Gurrie and Trey Morrow set the standard - whenever the boys needed a lift, you just had to look at these two who were in and under and surging forward from the start. We saw improvement difficult and windy conditions from our other award winners, Cooper Levis and Miller Reilly. Well done to Louis Belsar-LeBel who chimed in with two goals Cobras Allan 4.9 (33) defeated Lara Kelly 2.4 (16) A very competitive game with a terrific contribution from all players across all four quarters. Well done to Miller Wellard kicking two goals and Jack Crea for saving a couple of goals. Awards: Jack Crea, Miller Wellard, Devlin Mateo, John Tattersall. Cobras Red 4.6 (30) defeated Jumping Joeys 3.2 (20) Cobras Blue 4.2 (26) defeated by Grovedale Deans 3.9 (27) COBRAS WEEK 9 UNDER 13s DIVISION 1 Cobras 0.0 (0) def by Bannockburn Tigers Taylor 13.9 (87): The Cobras were missing six

players plus captain Remy being ruled out prior to the game with an injury. To make the situation worse Lachlan Allen injured his knee just after the start of the game. DIVISION 3 Cobras 1.1 (7) def by Torquay 14.7 (91): Torquay proved too slick for us this week despite the boys down back battling hard to keep them at bay. Awards: Harry Rolfs, Jack Bennett, Kayden McCracken and James Dean. Teddy Farrell was our lone goalkicker. DIVISION 7 Cobras 6.7 (43) def by Newcomb 6.8 (44): With 14 Under 11 players stepping up for the first time, a great start saw our kids jump Newcomb and lead by four goals at half time. Newcomb's bigger bodies took over but only hit the front with 90 seconds to go. Tom Snowden, Sam Eales and Will Cunningham were great up from the U11s as were all our goal kickers: Hugo Walsh 2, Gus McCartney, Sam Eales, Fraser Stow, Auden Neville all 1. UNDER 11s Cobras White 7.9 (51) def by Jumping Joeys 8.12 (60): Hard fought tussle and the boys went into the final break with a slight lead. Lenny Allen was everywhere and also kicked three goals while Monty Mason was back to his best off at half-back line. Koby Millar-Burton played hard football with Ayden Neville setting up many forward plays. Boys still showing improvement. Cobras Orange 4.4 (28) def by Bell Park 12.7 (79): The Oranges rebounded from a scoreless first term to level the scores at half time. With no bench and two late injuries the boys held their heads high against an opposition with six on the bench. Awards: Sam Eales, Levi, Tommy Walsh, Bailin and Harrisyn Wingrave. Cobras Blue 5.5 (35) def by Barwon Heads Gulls 13.4 (82) UNDER 10s Cobras Orange 1.2 (8) def by Barwon Heads 10.4 (64): Tough opposition but the game was played in great spirit. Fantastic pressure, sec-

ond efforts and willingness to run into space was pleasing. Well done boys. Awards: Alex Morgan, Jordan Lehmann, Thomas McGregor, Henry Wynn. Cobras White 3.5 (23) def Geelong West Giants Grey 1.2 (8) Cobras Blue 6.1 (37) def Ammos Adams 3.2 (20): After a very good first term Blue led by three goals only to have Ammos fight back and get within one point. But the boys showed determination to kick away late in the last term to win. Awards: Jonathon Punchard, Byron Hansford and Ryan Tolley. UNDER 9s Cobras Orange 8.5 (53) def Leaping Joeys 5.4 (34): The boys jumped out of the blocks kicking the first three goals. Playing with confidence and applying awesome pressure we played our best game of the year to notch up another win. Awards: Brodie Edmonds, Angus Carr, Jaxon Garrard, Ned Allan. Cobras White OGCC White 6.4 (40) def Cobras Blue 4.7 (31) White: In crisp winter sunshine, led by captain Willem, White were focused on using their voices and playing corridor footy. Billy copped a boot to the face which inspired his teammates to play strong, linking footy. We came away with the win after a tight contest. Awards: Hugh R, Arthur W, Rohaan K, Izak P & Liam F. Blue: Great improvement has been shown by both teams. Harry Larsen was everywhere collecting possessions. Ry Wilson used his smarts to find space. Jude de Jong won the ball and used it well and Noah Veenstra used his strength well and made good choices. Cobras Allan 3.5 (23) def by Grovedale Dean 6.6 (42): Great teamwork from every player from backline to forward line resulting in goals. Terrific defensive marking by Ben. Lots of running and awesome use of the ball by John and Allister. Sensational second efforts by Dylan. Awards: Dylan Atkins, John Tattersall, Allister Hill, Ben Mifsud. Cobras Red 0.0 (0) def by Barwon Heads Gulls 7.14 (56) Wednesday, 20 June, 2018

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Ammos prove too strong By Meg Badrock Round 11 vs Geelong Amateur It was a cold day down at the Grove, with ski coats and gloves making an appearance on many of the Grubbers' supporters. A Grade (41 def by Geelong Amateur 59) The girls got off to a great start with strong work in the goal ring and excellent feeding from Elyse Howard. Unfortunately, they were unable to hold on in the second half despite defensive efforts from Michelle Williams and Kelsey Ollis. Best: Michelle Williams, Elyse Howard, Kelsey Ollis B Grade (32 def by Geelong Amateur 40) Strong elements of play from the Grubbers who were unable to capitalise on countless turnovers from Kylie Lane. Emma Walker and birthday girl Izzy Hackett also did their best to interrupt the Ammos attack. The girls gained momentum in the final term, however it was not enough to bridge the 14 goal margin. Best: Kylie Lane, Emma Walker, Izzy Hackett C Grade (28 def Geelong Amateur 24) An exciting win for the C Grade side who were down at all breaks throughout the game. Paula Birch and Mia Smith were formidable in defence, with Kate Titheridge making the most of all opportunities to score. Best: Paula Birch, Mia Smith, Kate Titheridge D Grade (28 def Geelong Amateur 20) Another win for the Grubbers who found themselves in control of the match from an early stage. Amina King did well against her opposition and efforts from Maddy Goodger and Tam Splatt ensured that the girls were able to hold their position on top of the ladder. Best: Amina King, Maddy Goodger, Tamara Splatt E Grade (17 def by Geelong Amateur 18)

Ocean Grove A Grade netballers Dannie Hoiles (left) and Claudia Britt (centre) fight for the ball against Geelong Amateur. 181981 Round 11 saw the girls suffer their first loss of the season, going down by only one goal to the fourth placed Ammos side. Best: Alicia Skurrie, Alex Gadsden, Lucy Conquit U19s (20 def Geelong Amateur 6) The girls managed their second win of the season in a convincing fashion over their Ammos counterparts. Paige Drinkwater was impressive in the goal ring, contributing 13 points to the team total. Best: Paige Drinkwater, Coco Fraser, Rachel Mercer Round 10 vs Newcomb U19s (6 def by Newcomb 37) The girls were kept to only six goals against a strong Newcomb opposition, with Coco Fraser contributing to the total. Bree Abel and Gemma Bell were also recognised for their efforts out on court. Best: Bree Abel, Coco Fraser, Gemma Bell E Grade (47 def Newcomb 16) The girls are sitting clear on top of the ladder at the completion of round 10 with another handy win over Newcomb. Jamilla Smith and Britt Gavin played smart in the mid-

Despite a loss to Geelong Amateur, Ocean Grove A Grade players took part in a team photo. (Pictures: Mark Heenan Media) 181981 court, whilst Alex Gadsden was once again named in the best players. Best: Jamilla Smith, Britt Gavin, Alex Gadsden D Grade (55 def Newcomb 21) The girls are looking forward to a top of the table clash next week against Ammos, following an easy win over Newcomb. Amy Collihole played an important role throughout the court, with young talent Keely Reid stepping up into senior netball. Best: Amy Collihole, Nikita Walsh, Tarryn Stanley C Grade (31 def Newcomb 14) The girls were once again strong throughout the match, cementing their position in second spot on the ladder. Kate Titheridge combined well in goals with her partner in crime Isabelle

Teague, scoring 29 goals between them. Best: Kate Titheridge, Isabelle Teague, Kellie Morrish B Grade (47 def Newcomb 40) A close game throughout for our B Grade side, who found themselves down at both the first and second term. A number of changes enabled the girls to fight back for the win, with goalkeeper Emma Walker flying through for the loose balls at every opportunity. Best: Emma Walker, Kylie Lane, Jesse Sutton A Grade (66 def Newcomb 32) The girls were once again confident back on court, gaining an easy win over Newcomb. Lucy Teague-Neeld proved to be a valuable return and Kelsey Ollis was once again strong in defence. Best: Lucy Teague-Neeld, Kelsey Ollis, Abbey Middleton

Junior Grubbers looking the goods as season progresses By Emma Badrock Round 11 vs Geelong Amateur Despite the extremely cold and windy conditions, there was a lot of good netball on display as Ocean Grove claimed four out of the six junior games. 13/1 - Ocean Grove 9 def by Geelong Amateur 24 Taking on fourth of the ladder, it was a good effort from Ocean Grove but Ammos were too strong and took the game by 15 in the end. Best: Not Supplied 13/2 - Ocean Grove 31 def Geelong Amateur 11 Ocean Grove dominated the first quarter, scoring 12 goals to none. The second quarter was a bit slow but after the half time break, but Grove came back out hard and regained control. Overall, a fantastic match from the U13/2s. Best: Laila McGuane, Zoe Hildebrandt, Ingrid Salla. 15/1 - Ocean Grove def Geelong Amateur It was a hard fought game by the U15/1s. Both teams came out hard to make scores level at quarter time. Grove stepped it up after that and the game became in their control however Ammos continued to pressure them right up until the end. Best: Emma Badrock, Anna Smith, Abbey Stanic 15/2 - Ocean Grove 21 def by Geelong Amateur 25 Ammos came out strong in the first quarter, giving them a four-goal buffer going in to the rest of the game. Grove had some extremely good pieces of play but unfortunately every time we started to get close, Ammos would just back it up again. It was a great effort by all players and a fantastic improvement on last time we faced up again Ammos. Best: Not Supplied 17/1 - Ocean Grove 22 def Geelong Amateur 8 Both teams came out fighting in the first quarter and one point was all that separated them at quarter time. Ocean Grove took control in the second and third terms to gain an 26 VOICE

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Some members from the 15U Section 1 Ocean Grove team. 181980

Grubber Centre Abbey Stanic looks for options. (Pictures: Mark Heenan Media) 181980 eight-point advantage going in to the final quarter. Ammos really worked hard in the last quarter, but Grove managed to keep the upper hand, taking the game by four. Best: Not Supplied 17/2 - Ocean Grove 13 def Geelong Amateur 11 It was extremely close for the whole duration of the game. Both teams worked very hard and definitely kept their opposition on their toes. Ocean Grove were able to step it up right at the end when it really counted to come home by two goals. Best: Jorja Connellan, Monet New, Sophie Franken Round 10 vs Newcomb It was a clean sweep for the Ocean Grove junior netball teams as they racked up three strong wins against Newcomb and one against arch rivals Barwon Heads. U17/1 - Ocean Grove 50 defeated Newcomb 2

Ocean Grove dominated the game early, keeping Newcomb scoreless until the 3rd quarter. After a slightly slow third quarter, Grove picked it up again to make the last one their strongest. Best: Keely Reid, Isabelle Teague, Zoe Murrells U17/2 - BYE U15/1 - Ocean Grove 65 defeated Newcomb 3 Ocean Grove had an extremely strong game, keeping Newcomb to one goal per quarter and scoreless in the last. They came out hard in the first quarter, scoring 19 goals and their lead just kept increasing as the game went on. Best: Not Supplied U15/2 - Ocean Grove 30 defeated Barwon Heads 11 It was a successful game for the U15/2 side as they took the win in their 'Battle of the Bridge' match. They managed to keep Barwon Heads off the scoreboard in the second quarter

Action from the Under 15s Section 1 clash between Ocean Grove and Geelong Amateur. 181980

which gave them a nice advantage going in the second half. Best: Grace Hamilton, Bella Kemp, Tara Sampson U13/1 - Ocean Grove 34 defeated Newcomb 3 It was a nice win for the U13 girls, as their skills shone over the Newcomb side. They let their opposition sneak in one goal in the first quarter and then only two more in the last quarter. The girls are sitting seventh on the ladder at the moment. Best: Evie Hines, Milla Bell, Charlotte Teague. U13/2 - BYE oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Grubbers survive scare By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove's top-three hopes received a timely boost with a hard-fought 21-point win over Geelong Amateur in wintry conditions at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on 16 June. The Grubbers won 9.13 (67) to Geelong Amateur 7.4 (46) in a low scoring tussle on Saturday. Ocean Grove sits in fourth position on the BFL ladder with a 7-4 record and is marginally behind third-placed Geelong Amateur (7-4) on percentage. It was Ocean Grove's third victory in a row over Amateur, BFL triple premiers from 2014 to 2016, after their win in Round 2 and breakthrough success in Round 9 last year, its first victory over the Ammos in almost five seasons. Ocean Grove senior coach Paul Lynch said his side had enough weapons to worry Amateur with its pacey midfield on the bigger-sized BFL grounds. "We just match up alright against Ammos for some reason - and there are sides I do reckon we don't match up well against," Lynch told the Voice. "Ammos (is) a side I feel really comfortable against. "We have got enough things to worry them - they're an awesome side and they nailed Anglesea two weeks ago. "I have got no doubt they will be around the action towards the end (of the season). "They (Amateur) do struggle with our spread - they do struggle with our pace around the footy - that's probably an area where we do have an advantage." Lynch praised the Grubbers' back six defenders and his side's defensive pressure acts. It was the fifth time Ocean Grove had kept its opposition to seven goals or less in 2018. "We were very good and we had 150 pressure acts. I thought we defended very well be-

Jahd Anderson (left) and Ocean Grove ruckman Andrew Jarvis (right) apply tackling pressure to (Pictures: Mark Heenan Media) Geelong Amateur player Brad King. 181990 hind the footy," he said. Both sides were without several key stars including Grubber pair Peter Hardy and Luke Cartelli, who did not play after they sustained hamstring injuries in Ocean Grove's 79-point win over Newcomb on 10 June. Damaging Geelong Amateur midfielders Baden Dodd (unavailable) and Daniel Lovick (foot) and goal-kicking spearhead Mitch Day (foot) were all out. "We were both pretty hurt with injuries," Lynch said.

In tricky and windy conditions Ocean Grove dominated the first term with 14 inside 50s compared with the Ammos five. The home side's early ascendancy did not translate to the scoreboard, an inaccurate Ocean Grove kicked 2.7 and only led by 17 points at quarter time against the goalless Geelong Amateur. "We left them (Amateur) in the game with poor kicking (at goal) and that is going to hurt us one day and that is something we need to work on a lot," Lynch said.

The second term was a scrap with numerous stoppage contests and only two goals scored - Ocean Grove went into the main break with a 16-point advantage. The intensity lifted after half time with Amateur forward Matt Welsh kicking two of his three goals. Amateur's four-goal third term haul reduced the deficit back to 13 points at the final break. Ocean Grove survived a scare in the fourth quarter - a contentious free kick to Amateur big man Hamish Dahl resulted in a goal and got the visitors within three points. The Grubbers booted three goals in the final term with Karl Staudt's major sealing victory. Grubber livewire Travis Gavin booted three goals, while Jake Carmody kicked two. Ocean Grove faces a tough game this Saturday against second-placed Anglesea at home. Senior game starts at 2:10pm at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval. The reserves grade clash saw Geelong Amateur defeat Ocean Grove by 47 points. Final scores Geelong Amateur 13.11 (89) to Ocean Grove 6.6 (42). The loss left Ocean Grove with a 6-5 record after 11 rounds. In the Under 19 Division 2 Bendigo Bank Cup game, Ocean Grove won by 20 points against Geelong Amateur. Final scores Ocean Grove 6.14 (50) to Geelong Amateur 4.6 (30). Ocean Grove Under 19s has a 6-4 record in 2018.

SENIOR SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 9.13 (67) def GEELONG AMATEUR 7.4 (46) OCEAN GROVE Goals: T. Gavin 3, J. Carmody 2, K. McNally, M. Caldow, K. Staudt, J. Carey. Best: A. Jarvis, J. Anderson, J. Linton, M. Caldow, S. Fankhauser, R. Maloney.

Grove accounts for improved Power despite injuries By Mark Heenan An injury hit Ocean Grove snapped its midseason form slump to score a resounding 79-point victory over Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Sunday 10 June. After suffering three losses in their past four games which included defeats against lower ranked teams Drysdale and Modewarre, the Grubbers dominated a goalless Power in the first half. Final scores Ocean Grove 15.18 (108) to Newcomb 3.11 (29). Ocean Grove captain James Linton reigned supreme across the midfield and gathered numerous disposals in a best on ground performance. Linton, who booted three goals, said the win tested the Grubbers' depth. Ocean Grove's injury woes deepened with gun defender Peter Hardy and prolific ball winner Luke Cartelli both sustaining hamstring injuries in the 13-goal win. Youngster Isaac Wilkins and on-baller Jahd Anderson were ruled out before the game after they suffered concussion in the club's 42-point loss to Modewarre on 2 June. Defender Kaiden Long was still sidelined with a calf injury while Kelly Williams (hamstring), Paddy Maloney (shoulder) Corey Walter (AC joint) and Nick Lynch (knee) did not play. "It was a great performance by all 22 players," said Linton, a dual Ocean Grove bestand-fairest winner. "Our injury list has become quite extensive now which hurts to have some of our most important players putting our structures out - but that's football. "We saw the game as a must win and our confidence within the club and between the players was still strong leading into the game." Under 19s player Joe McDonald made his Grubber senior debut, while 18-year-old Geelong Falcons representative Logan Taylor played his first senior match in 2018. Ollie Monteith, an eligible Ocean Grove Under 19s player, notched up his seventh senior game in 2018. oceangrovevoice.com.au

Travis Gavin lines up for goal. 181825

The boundary umpire delivers his signal as Matt Caldow makes contact with the behind post. 181825 (Mark Heenan Media) "We had a debutante Joe McDonald who came in and two other juniors (Taylor and Monteith) in the side and they contributed well," Linton said. "It is great to see them come up and adjust to senior football the way they have." The Grubbers burst out the blocks against an inaccurate Power with a four-goal first term. Ocean Grove extended the margin during the second quarter and led by 37 points at half time. Newcomb finally registered its first major in the third quarter in front of their strong home crowd. The Grubbers put the accelerator on after three-quarter time with six-goal final term blitz. Classy forward Jake Carmody booted three goals, while his lieutenant Matt Caldow also

finished with three majors. Mitch Lindkvist helped the Grubbers get off to a flyer with two early first half goals and experienced forward Travis Gavin scored two goals. For Newcomb, Zac Smith kicked two goals, while David Sanzaro kicked one goal and Meyrick Buchanan were in the best players. In the reserves grade clash, Ocean Grove scored a 71-point win over Newcomb,&nbsp;16.12 (108) to 5.7 (37). Veteran Grubber Matt McCartney made a sparkling return and booted three goals in his first reserves game since Round 3. Ocean Grove reserves playing coach Cheyne Kelly kicked three goals, while Ryan Baker, Sam Spencer and Ned Thorley each chimed in with two goals. Senior regular Reid Baker-Hutchinson was

Karl Staudt (centre) attempts to find the ball as Ocean Grove captain James Linton watches the action unfold. 181825 named best player for the Grubbers. The win left Ocean Grove with a 6-4 record after 10 rounds. In the Under 19 Division 2 Bendigo Bank Cup game, Ocean Grove suffered a 30-point loss to Geelong West Giants 1 at West Oval. Final scores Geelong West Giants 9.8 (62) to Ocean Grove 4.8 (32). The Grubber Under 19s were without cocaptain Joe McDonald who made his senior debut the next day. The five-goal defeat left Ocean Grove with a 5-4 win loss record.

SENIOR SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 15.18 (108) def NEWCOMB 3.11 (29) OCEAN GROVE Goals: J. Carmody 3, M. Caldow 3, J. Linton 3, M. Lindkvist 2, T. Gavin 2, H. Walker, R. Maloney. Best: J. Linton, R. Maloney, J. Carey, G. Campbell, A. Jarvis, J. Carmody.

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Agnes is our World Cup hoops champ By Justin Flynn

Star Ocean Grove basketballer Agnes Emma-Nnopu has been selected to represent Australia in the Under 17 World Cup.

Star Ocean Grove junior Agnes Emma-Nnopu is off to the FIBA under 17 basketball World Cup. Emma-Nnopu, 17, a former Bellarine Storm junior, was selected as part of a 12-player Australian roster to compete at junior basketball's pinnacle event in Minsk, Belarus from 21 to 29 July. The selection adds another feat to an already impressive resume for Emma-Nnopu having won a gold medal at the Under 16 Asian championships with the national team, gold and bronze medals at the Australian under 18 championships with Victoria Country and earning a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport in the past 18 months. The former Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School student is currently at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. "When the Australian team was announced I was so excited and honoured," Emma-Nnopu told the Voice. "The trials leading up had been quite stressful as I was injured and the talent that was on the court was outstanding but to be able to be selected to go and represent my country at a world championships still leaves me speechless." Emma-Nnopu returned to Geelong on Friday night to play for the Centre of Excellence against the Supercats. "It is a bit strange to come back to my home town and play against people I used to play with rather than for them, as these are some

of the people I'd say helped get me where I am today," she said. "But it is a great feeling being able to come back to where you're from and see those who got you where you are now." Despite the distance between Canberra and Ocean Grove, Emma-Nnopu said life at the elite training academy was good. "I do miss Ocean Grove and my family but I really love it in Canberra it's so quiet and peaceful," she said. "Life at the AIS has been great so far, it's such an elite environment that just motivates you to get better every day. The girls that I live with and train with are more than teammates, they are my family, we push each other hard at training but when it comes to it everyone is there for you." Emma-Nnopu has high hopes of progressing further with her basketball career. "I just love the sport and would like to take it as far as possible," she said. "I am currently in Year 11 and after completing Year 12 I want to head to the States to play college basketball. After that I just want to keep implementing my name in the sport and hopefully one day have the chance to represent my country as an Opal." Emma-Nnopu credited her parents' support for her early success. "The support that I have received has been absolutely amazing, my parents have always been my biggest supporters in everything that I do, even if I didn't play basketball they'd still be behind me every step of the way," she said.

Premiership coaches attend Ocean Grove supporters day By Mark Heenan Four-time Ocean Grove senior BFL premiership coaches Brendan McCartney and Mark Neeld were among guests at the Grubber past players, officials and supporters' day on 16 June. The club reunion saw the Grubbers celebrate its triple treat of flags in seniors, reserves and under 18s from 2003 prior to Ocean Grove's home clash against Geelong Amateur on Saturday. The 2003 BFL grand final was the scene of Ocean Grove's last senior BFL premiership triumph against Geelong Amateur. It was a rare chance for McCartney, who led Ocean Grove to senior four flags from 1994-97, and Neeld, a four-time Grubber premiership coach from 2000-2003, to reminisce about the club's past BFL grand final successes with players and supporters. "To catch up with people that I haven't seen for a while and to see that club is in such a good state and to talk about old times is fan-

tastic," Neeld told the Voice. Both McCartney, a current Melbourne AFL assistant coach, and Neeld, now studying a MBA after his stint as Essendon's AFL Game Performance coach, were former AFL coaches with the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne respectively. President of Ocean Grove Football Club past players, officials and supporters committee, Greg Mervin said the day's purpose was to develop engagement between its past club people and current Grubber personnel twice a year. "As a past players committee, there is a few past players on there with me - we are working hard just to strengthen the ties from the past and now," Mervin said. "It is an annual event and we are planning on having two main events - one during the football season and then there is another Christmas catch up we'll have in the first Saturday of December and we'll be coming up to the cricket."

Four-time Ocean Grove senior BFL premiership coaches Brendan McCartney and Mark Neeld attend the Grubbers past players, officials and supporters day. (Mark Heenan Media)

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