Ocean Grove Voice - 29th August 2018

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First finals Bridge Battle Barwon Heads defeated Ocean Grove by one point in a thriller in the first ever women's football Battle of the Bridge final. It was an epic final, which saw the Seagulls progress to the next stage of the season and the Grubbers bowed out. For the full report and more Justin Flynn pictures, see page 25.

In mourning again

By Justin Flynn A father and son who died in a house fire in Ocean Grove on Monday morning are being remembered as kind souls who were an active part of the community.

Paul Solo, 90, and son David, 57, died when their Powell St West two-storey weatherboard house was gutted by a horrific fire around 4am on Monday.

One body was found in a bedroom and the

other body was found in a bathroom.

It is believed the house contained an open fireplace that was regularly used.

Paul Solo was a former primary school teacher and much-loved member of the community. He was an amateur historian and had many books and artefacts.

David Solo had an extensive vinyl record collection estimated by one neighbour to be "in the hundreds if not thousands".

The two were inseparable and were regu-

larly seen walking around town.

David had been Paul's full-time carer for some time.

They had been a part of the Ocean Grove community since the 1970s regularly attending St Peter's Anglican Church.

"They were both unconditionally kind and generous of heart," one neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said.

"They were both friendly and lovely souls.

They would talk to anyone.

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"They were both sweet and caring - neither of them would have hurt a fly. Everyone is just devastated."

The fatal fire was the second in Ocean Grove in six weeks. In July, Dawn Webster died in a house fire on Arcturus Road.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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By Justin Flynn New Bellarine Police senior sergeant Adrian Bickley is looking forward to getting straight to work.

Senior Sergeant Bickley has been with Victoria Police for more than 30 years and is already impressed with the local community.

"What I've noticed is that even though I've only been here three weeks, the community holds their local police in high regard," he said.

"We get a lot of emails coming through in regards to requests to go to community meetings and a lot of positive feedback coming through this office in regards to the good work police members are doing which is really satisfying."

Senior Sergeant Bickley is married with two teenage sons and one son in primary school.

He is an avid Geelong Cats supporter and is keen to uphold the already positive image of Bellarine Police.

"I want the community to have confidence in the local police and my job here is to make sure that continues and that we can put out a good service to the local community within the Bellarine," he said.

"It is a beautiful part of the world. It's very fluid, we know that as the seasons change we are going to get an influx of people from elsewhere and with that influx, we have issues such as road trauma.

"We can see spikes in certain types of crime but if have that local support all the time, we can handle that and we can help.

"I want to say to the community, 'we are here and we can help'."

Born in England, raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, but now very much an Aussie, Senior Sergeant Bickley is keen to tackle the issue of road trauma.

"Whenever there's a serious injury or even a fatality in an area such as this, you take it

New Bellarine Police Senior Sergeant Adrian Bickley. 184203 on board personally because it's something you're always trying to prevent," he said.

"We've just got to be very proactive with regards to that. The members of the public on the Bellarine will start to see a more visible police presence to make sure everybody gets home safely."

Senior Sergeant Bickley also wants to con-

tinue the already positive community engagement with police.

"I want community support to help us solve crimes," he said.

"We want the public to come forward and say 'look I saw something sus'. Any piece of information no matter how small or trivial could be the missing piece of the jigsaw."

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Dog owners will be required to have a leash at all times when in public with their animals after council approved the draft Dog Controls in Public Places Policy.

Dog owners will also need to carry a means of disposing of dog droppings.

The policy incorporates community feedback following consultation.

Feedback received suggested the community is seeking safe and shared public places, with more presence and enforcement of dog control orders to manage poorly behaved dogs and irresponsible owners.

The city will also undertake a signage and bin audit to ensure there is enough signage to adequately inform the community about dog rules and enough accessible bins throughout the municipality.

The city will also look at implementing more educational programs and increase patrolling and enforcement activities.

Council has had a Dog Controls in Public Places Policy since 2008, with three policy revisions since then. This revision was an action out of the 2017-21 Domestic Animal Management Plan.

From 469 survey responses, the key concerns for the community included establishing safe shared spaces, effectiveness of enforcement, the need for more off leash areas and issues around dog droppings and bins. Separate to this policy, the city is also looking at developing a range of strategically located dog parks.

The Amendments to the Dog Controls in Public Place Policy will be made available for community comment for six weeks at www. geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay following a review of off-leash supervised areas, which will be added to the policy.

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CFA asks for fire safety Following two fatal house fires in Ocean Grove over winter, Ocean Grove CFA Operations Officer Ian Beswicke has reinforced the call to make sure your home is fire safe.

Mr Beswicke said winter was the highest risk period for residential fires due to the increased use of heating equipment.

Heating equipment includes fixed electrical and gas powered appliances, an open fire, wood heater and portable electrical heaters or those which use gas or kerosene.

"Having your heaters checked and in good working condition, together with careful and correct use, will greatly reduce the danger

these appliances present," Mr Beswicke said.

"CFA attend a large number of preventable house fires. These fires can have devastating consequences, significant injuries and tragically, some fires result in deaths which we have sadly had in the past month."

Mr Beswicke said CFA is encouraging Victorians to replace their old smoke alarms with new units.

All smoke alarms have a 10-year life span and need to be replaced or they may not work when you need them most. If your smoke alarms aren't working properly, you may miss that vital early warning sign which could save

the lives of you and your family.

"We believe that some households have never replaced their smoke alarms and that is concerning. Smoke alarms are designed to wake you when a fire starts to provide you and your family with the earliest possible warning to get out safely," Mr Beswicke said.

CFA recommends installing hardwired 240 volt smoke alarms or photoelectric smoke alarms with a 10 year long-life lithium battery in a tamper proof chamber.

"When installed and maintained correctly these smoke alarms detect smoke the quickest, giving you more time to evacuate. If you don't

have a working smoke alarm in your home and a fire occurs, you are four times more likely to die and 26 per cent more likely to suffer serious injuries," Mr Beswicke said.

"Another common mistake is people drying clothes indoors near heaters and fireplaces, which can be dangerous. Clothes should be kept at least one metre from the heat source."

Mr Beswicke said every household should consider their fire safety practices, have a plan that is discussed with their family and examine the potential risks around their home.

For more information about smoke alarms, visit http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/ smoke-alarms/.

Lions lunch a massive hit

By Justin Flynn

Norm Buckley, Ian Benness, Grant Hull and Warren Halnon are among the group of Lions who ensure Barwon Heads'' senior citizens enjoy their monthly lunch. 184331 Heads Lions Club president Grant Hull said.

"We're the seventh-oldest club in Australia.

"We're working on some major projects at the moment that will be centred on Barwon

Heads over the holiday period."

Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads also received the prestigious 2017/18 Bank of Ideas district award.

Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads began its work on 28 June 1955 and today is a major contributor of various community projects in the two towns.

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On the third Monday of each month, senior citizens gather in Barwon Heads to enjoy a two-course meal with wine for $6.

It's all made possible by Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads, which has been running the event for around 15 years.

Anywhere between 40 and 80 people file into the Barwon Heads senior Citiens hall on Clifford Parade each month.

It's a social gathering as well as a cheap meal.

"For an older community like us, it's a great opportunity for them to come down and get out and meet each other," Lions life member John Brady said.

"It's not just the lunch, it's a social opportunity and we haven't put our prices up in five years."

Mr Brady is the chief caterer. And the food is good, too.He serves up anything from gourmet pies, to roasts, to lasange to corned beef. The desserts are delicious and many imbibe in a Monday lunchtime glass of wine or two.

A hard-working team of volunteers man the kitchen from around 8am on the day and don't leave until after 1pm. It takes around 25 hours of volunteer time to make the lunch happen.

The banter in the kitchen between the Lions members is an entertaining sideshow.

"The food is perfect - you couldn't get better food anywhere," Mr Brady says with a wry smile.

"We've always tried to maintain our link with the community," Ocean Grove Barwon

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Get set everybody, new single ahead Bellarine Secondary College principal Alison Murphy and Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville with BSC students at the announcement.

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A new $8.9 million VCE centre will be built at Bellarine Secondary College if the Labor state government is re-elected.

The VCE centre would include new seminar rooms, a student lounge and administration space.

"Bellarine Secondary College is a great school and I have worked hard with principal Alison Murphy and the wider community to ensure it continues to grow for the benefit of all local students," Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville said.

"This announcement will now deliver state of the art facilities students and their teachers need to achieve their best.

"We're already upgraded the classrooms, science labs, arts foyer and main office area at Bellarine Secondary College but there's more to do and only Labor will deliver almost $9 million for a new VCE centre."

On the Bellarine schools such as Portarlington, Barwon Heads, Leopold, Drysdale, Portarlington and Ocean Grove primaries have all been upgraded since 2014, the Labor government said.

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Ocean Grove singer, songwriter and original founding member of the iconic Australian band, Taxiride, Jason Singh, has released Last Goodbye, the first single from his forthcoming album Vale.

Drawing on the Latin phrase for farewell and goodbye, VALE (Vah-lay) is Jason's tribute to the artists who have contributed to him.

Each track has been specifically chosen for its influence throughout Jason's life and music career to-date. These artists may be gone, but they'll never be forgotten.

"These artists have been my constant companions in life, they may have left us, but they've also left us with an amazing legacy to be celebrated," Jason says.

Single one from the album, singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley's Last Goodbye, was chosen for its enduring impact on Jason's personal life - his first kiss with his now wife was while this song was playing in the background.

"I remember the first time I heard Jeff Buckley's voice, the first time I listened to the lyrics almost making love to the chords. It's a masterpiece that is responsible for my entire family," he says.

"My now wife and I had our first kiss to this song playing in my Nissan Pulsar parked in an open car park on Fitzroy Street in Melbourne.

It set our intentions for each other. And it's still as powerful today as the first time I ever heard it."

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Projects ask for funding

One of the seven options for the new Kingston Estate playground.

Community’s voice ages imaginative play.

The City is inviting community feedback on the concept design and the 'feature piece' of equipment for the playground upgrade. Feedback can be provided through an online survey at geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay A site open day will also be held at the playground to provide an opportunity for all community members to meet the project team and discuss what they like or dislike about the concept design plans.

The open day will be on Saturday 25 August, with the project team on site from 10.30am to noon.

The City of Greater Geelong allocated $200,000 for the upgrade in the 2018/19 budget, with the Victorian Government contributing a further $100,000 in a grant from the Community Sport Infrastructure Fund to complete the project.

"The City's project team have come up with some fantastic concepts for the upgrade of Kingston Park and we are looking forward to hearing with the community thinks of the design," Bellarine Councillor Jim Mason said.

"The elements of the proposed playground have been designed to blend into the natural setting of the surrounding Kingston Park Reserve, which features the native Yellow Gums."

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The local community has been invited to have its say on the final design of Kingston Estate playground's $300,000 facelift.

Surrounded by bushland, the new playground design will feature natural elements that incorporate the idea of 'landscape as playground'.

Pockets of both passive and active play areas will be arranged around a central tower unit which will form the feature piece of the playground.

The design of the playground aims to support a child's growth and development in playful setting, providing modern and accessible equipment that engages children and encour-

Five Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads projects have been nominated for Pick my Project grants.

The winners will be chosen via a public online vote.

Collendina sports ground is aiming for the installation of two new light towers to improve lighting at the ground. With cricket and junior football played year-round on the oval, the clubs feel current lighting is inadequate.

Friends of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, in partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia and Parks Victoria are seeking community support for an all abilities walking track at the nature reserve on Grubb Road.

Approximately 3km long, the track would wind through varied landscapes, and will be constructed with materials that blend with the natural surrounds.

Ocean Grove Snooker Club wants to build a home Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve. The club has a long and proud history, having been in operation for over 42 years, but it does not have a home base, playing a weekly snooker competition on tables located in private homes.

Ocean Grove Business Association wants to enhance its annual Christmas in the Grove street festival on The Terrace.

Sun protection shades on the Flinders Parade playground in Barwon Heads is another initiative that has been nominated.

Pick My Project is a community grants initiative, with $30 million available to fund local projects. Come up with a project idea, vote for your favourites and make your community an even better place to live.

Voters can choose up to three projects. Go to pickmyproject.vic.gov.au.

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Man arrested for theft of 91-year-old's wallet at gym

A true champ Alison Roberts-Wray is as much a part of Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club as the yachts themselves.

Alison is a finalist in the Viva Energy Club Legend Award and currently holds the position of club secretary, membership officer and is the Women in Sailing liaison contact with Australian Sailing.

If you want to experience sailing, then it's Alison who will attend all of the club's Discover Sailing days, greeting everyone so they are made to feel welcome.

Alison also helps organise and attends all working bees and social and formal functions related to the club.

As a retired woman, Alison has lent her professionalism to assist a struggling committee and has been instrumental in steering the club back onto a positive course.

Along with her husband, Alison is currently working to implement a program to help women learn how to sail outside of our normal race days.

This is to provide women access to sailing which they otherwise may not be able to participate in due to time and family constraints.

Alison has also been key in the increased number of women who have joined our club, in either sailing or canoe/kayak activities.

Alison is also the current winter series champion on a crew based system - easily beating all male participants.

You can vote for Alison and any of the other Viva Energy Club Legend Award finalists at clublegend.com.au/vote/.

By Justin Flynn

Alison Roberts-Way is a finalist in the Viva Energy Club Legend Award.

A 19-year-old Marshall man has been charged with theft and related offences after allegedly stealing a 91-year-old man's wallet and watch from an Ocean Grove gym.

The man entered the gym, on The Terrace, on 6 August and went through the elderly man's bag before walking out with his wallet and watch, Bellarine Police Senior Sergeant Adrian Bickley said.

The man then used the 91-year-old's credit card to make purchases at three retail shops on The Terrace.

Senior Sergeant Bickley said the new CCTV cameras on The Terrace assisted in the arrest of the man on 10 August.

The Marshall man has been bailed and will appear at Geelong Magistrate's Court on 31 October.

"Because of the City of Geelong's CCTV cameras, we were able to identify and track the offender's movements," Senior Sergeant Bickley said.

"These CCTV cameras are fantastic in identifying persons of interest.

"The CCTV cameras have assisted in identifying this offender and assisting us in getting an early arrest.

"It has also given the victim peace of mind."

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Another award for Chris Barwon Heads local, Christine Smith and her business Great Ocean Stays were awarded the Excellence In Creating Inclusive Communities Award at the 2018 Victorian Disability Awards in Melbourne.

Triumphing over the big players including Maribyrnong City Council and Disabled Wintersport Australia - this state award recognised both her business and advocacy work encouraging regional businesses to be more welcoming of people of any ability or disability.

The award follows Great Ocean Stays' success at the recent Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Great Ocean Stays won its third GBEA award

and was a finalist for Business of the Year.

Founded in 2007, Great Ocean Stays is a boutique holiday and corporate rental accommodation service based on the Bellarine.

After being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2013 and being left with an acquired disability - Ms Smith had greater awareness and understanding of what people with disabilities face that able bodied people may take for granted.

Ms Smith strategically and creatively positioned her business to be part of a more seamlessly inclusive world for all abilities. ''Inclusion benefits everyone," Ms Smith said.

"We have four million Australians with a disability and an ageing population.

"As a society we must get better at ensuring our products, services and experiences reflect the principal of inclusive design."

This Victorian Disability Award is yet another accolade on her journey to changing accessible tourism.

This trailblazing local business woman has won praise from prominent Geelong businessman Keith Fagg. ''Chris is the epitome of an astute and caring business person'' Mr Fagg said.

Christine and Andrew Smith at the awards.

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Foster care a gift Ocean Grove locals Katrina and Nick are happy to add their voices to a campaign encouraging people to consider foster care.

Katrina Lumb always wanted to take on foster care because in her work as a special needs teacher, she sees many young people who need that kind of support, who need a chance to be their best.

Her husband Nick, who runs his own electrician business, was happy to take it on too.

They started foster caring five years ago and have had Tim* living with them ever since.

Both Katina and Nick have full-on jobs, but they make it work, just like other working parents, thanks to good routines.

"We established clear expectations at the beginning, so we're all on the same page. We used some of the same tools at home as I use with my students. Tim has a check sheet for his daily jobs and earns rewardsfor doing them.

This has worked well and has helped him to understand the routines and structures of our family," Katrina explained.

Katrina says foster caring is the hardest and most rewarding role you can take on, and has some wise words for people considering fostering.

"I would say don't do it unless you understand this is not about you; it's entirely about the child. You need to be prepared to adapt to and for them. If you think you can do this, you will be changing a child's life for the better," she said.

"Whether you can give a day, a month, a year or long term - your impact will be massive. You will be providing a good positive relationship which will have a positive impact down the track."

Carer recruitment manager Jasmine Perry says MacKillop's 'Bring out their best' campaign is necessary because Australia has a critical shortage of foster carers.

"Each year, the number of children and

young people needing foster care grows. And it grows more quickly than we can find people to care for them," she says.

"Children of all ages - from babies to 17-year-olds - can enter care for a variety of reasons. They may come into care on their own or with their siblings. Many have experienced difficulties such as parent illness or death of family members; they may have been abused or neglected because their parents are experiencing drug abuse, are in jail, have a mental illness or have an intellectual disability; they may be experiencing domestic, and family violence; or they may be homeless."

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Katrina and Nick encourage anyone who may be interested in foster caring. own reasons for opening their heart and home to children in care and come from a variety of backgrounds.

"There is a perception that you need to be home full-time to be a foster carer. That's not true," Jasmine says.

"Foster carers may have children of their own or not; work full-time, study, or be retired.

They may be single or have a partner and can come from any culture or religion."

If you would like to find out more about becoming a foster carer, call MacKillop's Foster Care Enquiry Hotline 1300 791 677 or get further information online at www.mackillop. org.au. * Name changed for privacy reasons.

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A re-elected Labor state government would deliver $5 million towards Stage Two of the Drysdale Sports Precinct upgrade.

Before the 2014 election, Labor committed $3.5 million to Stage One of the project, which saw construction of a new oval, a multipurpose field, cricket practice pitches, a relocatable pavilion and lighting installation.

With this work completed in early 2018 and local sporting groups including the Drysdale Hawks Football Club, Drysdale Cricket Club and Drysdale Soccer Club already benefitting - a re-elected Labor government promised to kickstart the next stage of the upgrades.

Stage Two will see the creation of three rectangular playing fields located alongside a new multi-use pavilion, brand new play spaces and cricket training nets, better water storage and improvements to the access roads, car park and pathways.

In addition, $50,000 is being provided to fast-track planning on an updated masterplan to determine Stage Two and future stages.

"I have worked in close partnership with the Club to ensure the funding and building of Stage One, and am pleased we are committing funding to Stage Two and delivering $50,000 to finalise the masterplan," Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said.

"The community have been unsuccessful in getting this critical money from council.

This will ensure there are no delays in delivering Stage Two." "Whether it's the Hawks or the soccer Miniroos on a Sunday morning, we want to make sure Drysdale has the sporting facilities it needs," Minister for Sport John Eren said.

"I know how hard this community fought for Stage One of this precinct. Now, we'll kickstart the next stage."

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Based on issues raised by the Ocean Grove community over the past few years the Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) has identified the following initiatives for which we will be seeking a commitment from all the Bellarine District candidates in the 24 November 2018 state election.

Orton Street/Presidents Avenue Intersection - Upgrade and signalisation of this intersection for the safety of pedestrians and vehicles. Works to be completed by December 2019. Probable cost - $2million to $3million.

Grubb Road/Tuckfield Street - Construction funds for the upgrade of Grubb Road and Tuckfield Street from the Bellarine Highway to The Terrace (including new connection between The Parade and The Terrace). Project to include maintaining and enhancing the existing vegetation, installing power and communication cables underground and providing for a separate pedestrian/cyclists path on the east side. Construction works to commence by

December 2020. Probable cost $60million to $80million.

Bellarine Environment & Cultural Heritage Centre (BE&CH) - Funding for the preparation of a feasibility study and business case for the establishment of cultural centre in the Buckley Park /Lake Victoria precinct, including pedestrian/cyclists link between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. Feasibility Study to be completed by June 2020 to enable consideration for construction funding in the 2021/22 State and/or Commonwealth budgets. Probable Feasibility Study Cost - $80,000 to $100,000.

Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network (OGPPN) - The OGPPN has been an initiative taken of the Council and supported by the community. It is understood that the total cost to implement the works is in the vicinity of $8million.

We are proposing the costs be shared over four years commencing July 2020. State Government - $3million, Commonwealth Govern-

ment - $3million and Ocean Grove rate payers - $2million. The OG rate payers' contribution is based on 8000 rateable properties paying $65 each per year over four years.

Fourth primary school site - Acquisition of land in the Kingston/Oakdene estates precinct for the establishment of a fourth primary school site for Ocean Grove. Land to be acquired in the next term of government with a commitment to commence construction once the permanent population of Ocean Grove reaches 18,000. Probable cost - unknown.

We welcome other suggestions/ideas from the community which we can include in our list for the Bellarine State Government Bellarine District candidates to consider. You can email to us on ogcommunityassn@gmail.com.

Also note our Candidates Community Forum to be held 7pm Wednesday 14 November at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Phil Edwards, Chairperson OGCA

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I strongly support Councillor Stephanie Asher in her decision to nominate as a Liberal candidate for Western Victoria Region.

Cr Asher as well as being a City of Greater Geelong Councillor is active in many other leadership roles across Victoria and has been hugely successful in working with Susan Alberti in writing her very interesting trail-blazing story titled 'The Footy Lady'.

Why the Geelong Advertiser or anyone else would question the rights of Cr Asher to pursue a political career, either state or federal, either as an independent or as member of a preferred political party is beyond me.

The fact that she stood as an Independent at the last local council election in October 2017 and sought pre-selection for a seat at state election, given my early retirement, does not compromise her role as a Councillor nor change the morals or values that she held when seeking local government election support.

Many people who had leadership roles take different directions in their career pathways and they should be supported in those endeavours.

I strongly encourage Cr Asher to ignore the unfounded criticism to her right in pursing her political career when the opportunity arises and encourage her to continue to do the great work she has been doing in representing her community and advocating for the Geelong region.

I sincerely hope Cr Asher continues her very important work as a Bellarine Ward Councillor for the City of Greater Geelong and I wish her success with any future plans she may choose in securing any leadership roles that become available to her.

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Blues/roots star returns Veteran Aussie blues-roots artist Geoff Achison is a household name for many music fans in the more southerly states, a reputation he's forged through decades of making consistently excellent music.

Achison first cut his teeth as the young guitar gun back in Dutch Tilders' band in the 1980s and has maintained a gruelling touring schedule ever since, both as part of his band 'The Souldiggers' and as a solo artist in Australia and overseas.

Achison is on the trail once again and will be in Ocean Grove in support of his new album 'Sovereign Town', an acoustic, intimate, organic and decidedly song-driven collection of 12 tracks, inspired by the early days of Victoria's gold rush, and recorded in Ballarat.

"Growing up in Malmsbury in the 'Golden Triangle' of Victoria's goldfields, we had dozens of dull, grey mullock heaps all around us, remnants of the old diggings. We kids would explore the discarded mine-shafts and tunnels, daring each other to leap over huge holes in the ground. It was fascinating history, so much work that had been suddenly abandoned," he says.

This inspired the song 'Sovereign Town', the first track written for the new album.

"Then I was in Ballarat doing a guitar workshop and did a jam session with some local musicians and we just hit it off. The new stuff I was writing had more of an acoustic flavour than my regular band The Souldiggers, so I decided that I'd record in Ballarat with these new guys," Achison says.

You can catch Achison perform at Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill on 1 September at 8.30pm. Tickets $25 at geelongtickets.com.au/ event/7409.

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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel

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Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop

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Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

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Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.

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Ocean Grove Hotel

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See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/ whats-on/ for upcoming events.

Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market

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Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

CLUBS MEET Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road.

Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

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

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway 9am-1pm.

Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

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Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events.

for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Barwon Heads Community Hall

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

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Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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

Barwon Heads Community Hall

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Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920.

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

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Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

Ocean Grove Walkers

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Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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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Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue

Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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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

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Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

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 First Tuesday of every month 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.

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

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

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

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629.

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Wednesdays Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182.

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

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

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Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

Health and wellbeing Ocean Grove Hotel

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Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles).

Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale

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Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History

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.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www. groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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

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Treat your dad at Terindah This Father's Day, Terindah Estate is hosting a special, set menu lunch to celebrate dad.

Treat your dad to a day out on the Bellarine Peninsula and soak in the views at across the open vines and Port Phillip Bay with a special three-course set menu lunch.

Lunch will be served in Terindah's signature restaurant, The Shed; a refined dining space plating up delicious food and award-winning estate-made wines.

Enjoy live music and a day in the vines with good food and great company.

Father's Day at Terindah Estate Date: Sunday 2 September Time: Two sittings at noon and 1.30pm Location: Terindah Estate, 90 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Cost: Adults $60 per person for three-course menu. Children under 12 years $20 Bookings: To book, call (03) 5251 5536 or email events@terindahestate.com. Bookings are essential.

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A piece of Vietnam in BH If you thought Victoria's best Vietnamese cuisine was confined to Abbotsford, Springvale or Footscray, think again.

Thanks to Hong and Nick Lee, lucky locals and visitors to the Bellarine Peninsula can now experience delicious authentic Vietnamese flavours at Hanoi Kitchen, the Lees' Barwon Heads cafĂŠ-cum restaurant.

For Hong, Hanoi Kitchen is the fulfilment of a dream almost 20 years in the making, conceived when the then teenager helped out at her family's food stall at the local market in Vietnam. After training at Hanoi's renowned French Hospitality Academy, she honed her culinary skills working for some of the country's leading luxury hotels including the Victoria Hoi An Resort and the six-star Nam Hi Resort.

Hong met Nick while working at the Victoria Hoi An Resort where he was executive manager.

Married two years later, they spent the next decade working at some of the world's leading five- and six-star resorts and hotels including Nha Trang, Hamilton Island and Hawkes Bay New Zealand.

But it was a family visit to Nick's parents in Barwon Heads coupled with a desire to set down more permanent roots for their young family, that finally saw their vision of owning a restaurant crystallise when they spied a restaurant business for sale in the bustling seaside village.

The result is Hanoi Kitchen. Operating from a heritage-listed cottage in Barwon Heads' Hitchcock Avenue, the restaurant has been a runaway success since opening just six months ago.

An open kitchen and a series of small, but inviting, dining areas create a cosy and busy atmosphere very reminiscent of a traditional

Hanoi Kitchen brings Vietnam to Barwon Heads.

Vietnamese eatery, while outdoor tables in the street-facing garden are the ideal vantage point from which to indulge in a little peoplewatching on sunny days.

But it's the food that really has customers salivating. Hanoi Kitchen has well and truly introduced authentic Vietnamese flavours to the Bellarine Peninsula. Hong's food is inspired by her mother's traditional home cooking and Hanoi's market stalls, further refined by her experience working at five- and six-star resorts around the world.

With a focus on delivering fresh and exciting flavours, the menu encourages sharing and allows customers to experience a range of traditional Vietnamese dishes. Starting with typical market hawker food like spicy chicken wings and freshly made duck spring rolls, diners can follow with a choice of delectable

soups, salads and family sized dishes. Popular favourites include Hong's Hanoi Pho, almost a meal in itself, caramelised pork belly with freerange eggs, and stir-fried lemongrass chicken.

More exotic dishes such as char grilled five spice quail and marinated swordfish in fresh turmeric and dill served with fresh rice noodles can be found in the specials menu, which changes regularly.

Desserts continue the Vietnamese theme with treats like lemon grass and chilli flavoured Macaroons, as well as Sticky Black Rice with coconut cream and fresh fruit, and Kaffir lime cheesecake rounding out the menu.

Hong and Nick favour local producers and suppliers. Meat is sourced from Bennos Meating Place across the road, seafood from Whites in Drysdale, coffee from Origin and tea from Leaf Tea in Geelong.

The reasonably priced wine list also features a carefully selected range designed to complement Hong's Vietnamese food, and includes several unusual full flavoured varietals like the Arneis from the Yarra Valley and the Gruner Veltliner from the Adelaide Hills, perfectly suited to more spicy dishes. Or for a truly Vietnamese drink, accompany your meal with a refreshing traditional Bier Ha Noi. Hanoi kitchen is located on the corner of Hitchcock Avenue and Bridge Road, Barwon Heads, and is open from 11am until late, Tuesday to Saturday, and for lunch on Sundays. Closed Mondays. No reservations are required, although groups of six or more can book ahead for either the 6pm or 8pm sitting.

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Wonderful Africa Swagman Tours is a local tour company based in Geelong with directors Wayne Hamilton and Soula Burgess both residing in Ocean Grove.

Swagman has been operating for over 20 years and offer tours such as "Swagman Africa." The team have a deep passion for this special corner of the world which they regularly visit themselves.

"Africa has continued to grow in stature as the ultimate travel destination," Soula said.

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For more information about Swagman Africa, visit www.swagmantours.com.au or phone 5222 2855.

Swagman Tours has an extensive range of inexpensive and custom African tours from any city in Australia.

Helloworld Travel Ocean Grove and Helloworld Travel Drysdale don't just sell holidays; they create dreams.

Lesley and Nicole from Helloworld Travel Ocean Grove and Sonja from Helloworld Travel Drysdale and their teams are passionate about travel and creating amazing travel experiences for their clients.

The two teams have been in the industry for an extensive amount of time and take pride in offering their knowledge and expertise to their clients. Understanding that organizing holiday itineraries can be a very confusing and daunting task, the Helloworld teams advise, plan and book trips - so all their clients have to do is get packing!

Both Ocean Grove and Drysdale stores work very closely together and specialize in escorted tour group departures. Clients enjoy the security of travelling with an escort as well as making friendships with other fellow travelers from the local areas.

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ENVIRONMENT

Water levels low at lake David's picture of a white-necked heron.

Brown quail.

Kevin's picture of whistling kites at Marcus Hill.

used the nesting box last year in my garden have returned, so I hope that they are very wary of collared sparrowhawks. I would hate to find a pile of red-rump feathers in my garden.

I had a quick drive through Western Treatment Plant one Saturday morning while my daughter was playing netball against Lara. I saw a little bird fly very clumsily in front of my car, and I am very keen to spot a Lewin's rail, so I stopped the car to have a look. When I got out I saw that the bird was one of a pair of brown quail. Brown quails are often difficult to see, as they inhabit overgrown grassy areas, often around wetlands. Brown quails are small and plump, with red brown to grey brown plumage with fine white streaks and black barring. The eye is red to yellow, the bill black and the legs and feet orange-yellow. The poor quails looked so vulnerable and defenceless I wanted to pick them up and give them a big hug.

I received an email from David who lives in Woodlands Estate, who was driving home at 8.30pm one night and saw an eastern barn owl on his neighbour's fence post. What a sight.

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I got a chance to venture to Lake Modewarre to look for the northern shoveler and was shocked by the lack of water in the lake.

By the way I didn't see the northern shoveler.

However, I did have a lovely time at Lake Modewarre. I wandered from the car park towards the water's edge and spotted a flock of banded stilts, a pair of curlew sandpipers, plus half a dozen double-banded plovers that were in breeding plumage. Curlew sandpipers are migratory shorebirds, and this pair probably spent the winter here in Australia as it's a month or so too soon for shorebirds to be arriving here from the Northern Hemisphere.

Sometimes younger or juvenile shorebirds overwinter in Australia. The double-banded plovers migrate to New Zealand to breed, and judging by the male breeding plumage of white below and grey brown above with two bands across its chest: a black upper band and a wider chestnut lower band, the birds were not too far off flying across the Tasman. I received a message from Ocean Grove birdwatcher, David, who also went to Lake Modewarre and didn't see the northern shoveler, but did spot 100 blue-winged parrots (wow) on the south east side of the lake, as well as red-necked avocets and red-capped plovers.

I haven't had to venture too far to see my raptor of the day, I noticed a pile of plucked feathers from a spotted dove in my garden, so I had an inkling that my frequent visitor, the collared sparrowhawk, was around, and sure enough I've seen it every day over the past week. The pair of red-rumped parrots that

After hearing about some deceased barn owls lately it was great to hear about a beautiful live one. Apart from the barn owl, David has observed lots of activity around his garden, involving sulphur-crested cockatoos, magpies, noisy miners, eastern rosellas, musk lorikeets (many), common bronzewings, spotted doves. kookaburras, and yellow-tailed black cockatoos - with lots of arguing about nesting sites. Sounds like heaven to me. David also sent me a photo of a white-necked heron on his birdbath.

I received an email from Kevin who spotted a lovely trio of whistling kites at Marcus Hill. I saw the same birds on the same day as Kevin, and I also observed the long time resident pair of brown falcons in the same area. It's lovely to see these birds just a five-minute drive from home.

I received an email from Peter in Drysdale who was happy to hear that yellow-tufted honeyeaters can still be seen in the Brisbane Ranges. Peter draws and paints birds, and is finding that hooded plovers are becoming increasingly harder to find around the Bellarine.

Peter pointed out that blue winged or Austral-

asian shovelers are at present in Lake Lorne, as are pink-eared ducks (in large numbers). I've checked out Lake Lorne recently and there are ducks galore. I wonder if the drought in NSW has resulted in large numbers of waterbirds coming to this area?

I received an email from Peter Bright from the Bellarine Birdlife Group. Peter is a wonderful and knowledgeable birdwatcher, and he pointed out to me that in my last article in the Voice, I mentioned seeing brown honeyeaters at Mount Rouse, which were in fact brownheaded honeyeaters. The brown honeyeater is widespread in Australia, from Western Australia, across the top of the Northern Territory to Queensland, and through New South Wales on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range.

Brown honeyeaters are NOT found in Victoria, so I'm sorry that I didn't correct my typo before the article went to print. Duh Jennifer!

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Storm eyes the playoffs

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Seagulls in a thriller Barwon Heads prevailed in a thrilling Division 2 semi-final against Ocean Grove at Howard Harmer Oval on Sunday.

The Heads got home by a point after going goalless after quarter time, 3.4.22 to 3.3.21 in cold and windy conditions.

Kicking with the aid of a strong breeze in the first term, the Seagulls led by 19 points at the first change.

Grove looked in trouble at half time when it could only manage one goal when it came to its turn with the wind.

But the Grubbers kept Barwon Heads to one behind in the third quarter while managing 1.1 themselves into the wind.

Grove kicked one goal in the final quarter and Barwon Heads was scoreless, but held on to win by a point in an entertaining game.

Erinlee Huggard was best afield for the win-

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ners while Bridie Mitchell (one goal), Phoebe Steinfort (one goal), Emma Allen, Stephanie Clay (one goal) and Kristie-Lee Drake were fine players.

For Grove, none tried harder than Alex Trezise while Rebecca Griffiths, Michelle Fedele, Candace Harrison-Smith, Ariane Lefevre and Sarah West were also in the thick of the action.

With playoff basketball only a week away Bellarine Storm junior teams have been shoring up their ladder positions to make a run at the league titles.

Last Friday night the 12 2 boy's locked away top spot and a guaranteed birth in the preliminary final with a comprehensive win over Ivanhoe/Darebin, improving their overall record to 16-1 with a game to play.

The 14 1 boys and 21 boys also secured double chances, the former in a dominant performance over Sunbury 2 and the latter in a twopoint thriller at McKinnon.

The 12 1 boys had an ordinary night falling to Geelong and putting their double chance in finals in jeopardy. A win this week would secure second rung on the ladder while a loss could see the boys drop as low as fourth and face an elimination final first up.

The 16 boys win over Whittlesea 2 leaves the destiny of a double chance in their own hands.

A win in the final game of the regular season would secure thirrd while a loss could drop them to fourth depending on other results.

The most complex scenario belongs to the 14 2 boys. Mathematicians may be required to sort out tiebreaker scenarios with a win giving the Storm team a shot at first and a loss the possibility of dropping to fpurth pending other results.

On the girls side, two costly losses by the under 16 first team leaves them half a game outside the final five with one game to play.

The Storm girls will require a win in the final round and then be relying on rivals Geelong to drop their game. In this competition the playoff bracket isn't big enough for the two clubs from the Barwon region.

Demolition jobs by the 14 2 girls and 16 2 girls put the stamp in their passports to the playoffs.

The 14s cruised past Collingwood 4 43-17 while the 16s cleaned up Melton by 31 points.

A seven-point loss for the 14 1 girls did minimal damage to their campaign with the team locked in to play an elimination final in the first week of the playoff series.

After an impressive win on the road at Warrandyte the 12 1 girls have kept destiny in their own hands in the final round of the season. Victory on their home deck against ninth placed Diamond Valley 3 is what's required to send the girls to the playoffs for the first time in some of their careers. A loss however, opens the door for Warrandyte to sneak in at the last minute.

Grubber reserves no match for Barwon Heads rivals Ocean Grove reserves grade was eliminated from the finals race after rivals Barwon Heads cruised to a 38-point win in wet conditions at Leopold on 19 August.

Final scores Barwon Heads 8.15 (63) defeated Ocean Grove 3.7 (25).

Barwon Heads dominated the scoring, having 12 scoring shots and kicking 3.9 against the scoreless Grubbers by quarter time.

No goals were scored in the second term though Ocean Grove reduced the margin back to 25 points at half time.

Ocean Grove fell further behind after half time after Barwon Heads produced a five-goal onslaught in the third term.

In fact the Grubbers had failed to score a goal by three quarter time with the Seagulls

extending their margin out to 59 points at the final break.

Ocean Grove responded in the final term with three goals but it was too little, too late.

Tom Hobbs kicked two goals in the fourth quarter, while Logan Popple kicked one major.

Ocean Grove finished the 2018 home and away season with a 10-8 win loss record.

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RESERVES SCOREBOARD ELIMINATION FINAL BARWON HEADS 8.15 (63) DEF OCEAN GROVE 3.7 (25) OCEAN GROVE Goals: T. Hobbs 2, L. Popple.

Best: T. Hobbs, R. Hobbs, A. Gerdtz, R. Baker, L. Popple, B. Foott.

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Ocean Grove A Grade vote count winner Kelsey Ollis matched up on Torquay's Daisy O'Kane who shot 41 goals in the elimination final.

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Action from the D Grade qualifying final between Ocean Grove and Geelong Amateur.

Grubber goal shooter Kim Carroll (right) shot 11 goals. 184416 (Pictures Mark Heenan Media)

Wing defence Shelby Hackett looks for options despite strong defence from Torquay in the A Grade elimination final. 184416

Finals action heating up SEMI-FINALS C Grade Ocean Grove 27 def Geelong Amateur 24 A preliminary final match up against Drysdale awaits the C Grade side after a thrilling win against Ammos on Sunday. Grove skipped out to a six-goal lead at the last break after an even first half, but Ammos came back. The Grubbers were good enough to hold on though, and earn a crack at the Hawks.

Best: Mia Smith, Kate Titheridge, Isabelle Teague.

D Grade Ocean Grove 27 def Torquay 23

A strong final term saw the Grubbers progress to the preliminary final this weekend.

Scores were level at half time and three-quarter time against Torquay, but Grove pulled away in the last term to score a four-goal win.

E Grade Ocean Grove 27 def Modewarre 17 It was a very even first half with scores tied at quarter- and half time, but a 20 goal to 10 second half saw Grove through to the preliminary final.

Best: Tracey Sacco, Brittney Gavin, Candice McKenzie.

QUALIFYING FINALS Torquay handed Ocean Grove a netball lesson

in the A Grade qualifying final.

The Tigers proved too good, winning 58 to 39.

Rebecca Scott tried hard for Grove with 27 goals while Kelsey Ollis and Lucy TeagueNeeld were fine contributors.

Grove's B Grade season ended at the hands of Queenscliff in the elimination final.

It was a close game throughout with never more than a few goals separating the two sides, but Queenscliff pulled away in the final term to win 36 to 31. Jesse Sutton (11 goals), Kim Hart (10) and Tuna Birch (10) were good around goal for the Grubbers.

Grove's C Grade side suffered a similar fate, going down to Drysdale.

After an even first term, the Hawks opened up a gap at half time and then led 26 to 12 at the final break. A grove come back in the last quarter wasn't quite enough with the final scores 29 to 20.

Sharni Thebes, Kellie Morrish and Paula Birch were Grove's best.

In D Grade, Grove progessed to the second semi-final with a win against Geelong Amateur.

Just two goals separated the teams at half time, but a strong third term gave the Grubbers a five-goal lead before eventually winning 23 to 19 with Tarryn Stanley, Amina King and Madeline Crothers starring.

Grove juniors excel in netball semi-finals

by Emma Badrock SEMI-FINALS 13/2 - Ocean Grove 13 def by Torquay 24 It was a tough match for the U13 girls and unfortunately they are yet to secure a spot in the grand final. Torquay came out strong from the beginning, proving to everyone why they have remained undefeated throughout the season.

Grove gave it their best shot but will have to return next week to battle it out for their place.

Best: Laila McGuane, Tylah Foley, Maya Hamilton 15/1 - Ocean Grove def Geelong Amateur Grove came out really hard, giving themselves a four-goal buffer for the second quarter. They were able to keep this margin up for majority of the game and maintain composure when Ammos threatened to come back. It was a great effort by the whole team which saw them take the win by three. The U15 girls will have to rematch Barwon Heads to earn their spot in the GF. Best: Anabelle Sargeant, Anna Smith, Emma Badrock 15/2 - Ocean Grove 22 def by Geelong Amos 29 It was an extremely close match between these two teams for the first three quarters.

After a hard start, the scores remained level at quarter time and then both sides took turns in having the lead. Ocean Grove had a terrific third quarter that saw them with a lead into the final term but Ammos took advantage of our few simple mistakes and snatched the win.

Best: Bella Kemp, Amelia Hallam, Grace Hamilton 17/1 - Ocean Grove 24 def by Barwon Heads 28 After having gone the whole season undefeated, Ocean Grove were left on the back foot as Barwon Heads came in hard and claimed early control of the game. The Grubbers continued to fight and were determined to come back but their opposition were just too good 26 VOICE

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for them this time. They will have to play another week to try and secure their position in the grand final.

Best: Isabelle Teague, Sharni Thebes, Keely Reid 17/2 - Ocean Grove 19 def by Portarlington 23 It was another very entertaining game between these two sides in the U17 Division 2. Both teams were determined to win and were playing well which is why scores remained level at quarter time and again at three quarter time. It was a big push to the finish but Ocean Grove lost some of their momentum and gave Port a chance to claim some turnovers, which they did.

Best: Jaspa Wilding, Sophie Franken, Eliza Vallelonga QUALIFYING FINALS 13/2 - Ocean Grove 20 def Barwon Heads 18 It was an extremely tough game for the U13/2s in their qualifying final but they really stood up to the challenge, proving that they deserve to continue in this year's finals. They began the game as the stronger team but come half time, were two goals down. Keeping their heads her high, they fought until the final siren to take the win by two goals.

Best: Lily Hallam, Tylah Foley, Laila McGuane 15/1 - Ocean Grove 20 def by Barwon Heads 27 It was a hard match up for the U15/1s in their first final as they took on Barwon Heads.

Barwon Heads came out as the better team, taking the lead early but Ocean Grove really worked hard to reduce the margin to only one goal at half time. Despite some great efforts by players across the court, they they couldn't keep up with their opponents after that. Ocean Grove will use its second chance next week facing up again Ammos.

Best: Emma Badrock, Jordan Coad, Abbey Stanic 15/2 - Ocean Grove 23 def Torquay 21 It couldn't have been much closer for the

U15/2s as they battled it out against Torquay in the first of their finals campaign. Both teams played extremely well and were determined to take the win which saw the scores level when the final siren went. This meant that they had to take it into extra time, in which Ocean Grove remained composed and took the win by two.

Best: Tara Sampson, Abbey Cowley, Emilie Punton 17/2 - Ocean Grove 14 def Geelong Amateur 13 The U17/2s took on Geelong Ammos in their first finals match. Ocean Grove came out strong, giving themselves a confident five-goal buffer at half time. Ammos were determined not to give up though, which saw them score five goals to Ocean Grove's none. The pressure was high in the last quarter as it went goal for goal but the Grubbers just managed to come out on top.

Best: Monet New, Eliza Vallelonga, Sophie Franken

Under 13 Section 2 goal shooter Maya Hamilton looks for options against Barwon Heads. 184414 (Mark Heenan Media) Wing defence Emilie Punton on the move during Ocean Grove's Under 15s Section 2 qualifying final win over Torquay.

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Heads into the grand final

By Justin Flynn Could the 25-year drought be about to end?

Barwon Heads has its best chance for a senior premiership since 1993 when it won its way into the BFL grand final in two weeks.

The Seagulls demolished Modewarre in the second semi-final to earn a direct passage

through to the decider and a week's rest.

The Heads' last flag was in 1993 but a steady stream of local young talent, coached by two locals - Bobby Wallace and Mitch Herbison have seen the club rebuild in recent years into a competitive side.

Barwon Heads has lost just two games this season, the last defeat was against, ironically,

Modewarre a few weeks ago.

There would be no such repeat on the weekend.

The Heads led by four goals at the first break and took a 32-point buffer into half time.

The Warriors were held scoreless in the third term and the game was over well before

the last change. Final scores, an accurate Barwon Heads 18.4.122 to Modewarre 7.7.49.

Co-coach Herbison booted six goals in a dominant display while Damien Horbury snagged three.

Home grown local juniors Kyle Polley, Samuel Evans and Luke Michell were excellent contributors for the flag favourites.

Barwon Heads co-coach Bobby Wallace gets a kick away in his side's big preliminary final win against Modewarre.

(Marcel Berens Sports Photography)

Premiership belief for Ocean Grove Under 19s coach

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove sealed its Under 19s Division Two Bendigo Bank Cup Grand Final berth with a memorable 13-point win over Geelong West Giants 1 at Portarlington on Saturday.

The Grubbers will now face either Geelong West Giants or Geelong Amateur on the day of the Bellarine Football League grand final at Drysdale's Mortimer Oval on Saturday 8 September. Final scores 9.5.59 to 6.10.46.The Giants and Amateur will face off in this Saturday's preliminary final at Drysdale with the winner to play in the decider.

Ocean Grove Under 19s coach Matt Tyrrell said after the match he was amazed how consistent his players competed across the four quarters against the Giants.

"It was a massive test against a good side, it was even surprising to me to see how consistent they were for four quarters," Tyrrell said.

"I knew they could win but the consistency stayed the same."

Ladder leader Geelong West earned the week off in week one of the finals after finishing higher than the Grubbers on a superior percentage.

It was redemption for the Grubbers over the Giants, in round five this season Ocean Grove lost to Geelong West by 30 points at West Oval.

Tyrrell said proof was there with plenty of goal scoring options for the Grubbers which had the ability to trouble the Giants' defence.

"The focus was purely what the statistics show - (Geelong West) scores against were a little bit lower than us as in 50 points lower than us," Tyrell said.

"Their scores for - we were 30 goals better and stronger than them - we had the firepower."

Tom Ryan, Joe McDonald and Craig Goodger all kicked two goals.

Best players for Ocean Grove included Lachlan Slater, Craig Goodger, Harley Pearce while tagger Enrico Macolino was a stand out after not playing since the club's Round 10 oceangrovevoice.com.au

Joe McDonald attempts to push forward in Ocean Grove''s qualifying win over Bell Park at Leopold. 184505 (Mark Heenan Media)

Sam Beasley tackles his Bell Park opponent.

clash on 21 July.

"He (Enrico) was always going to have that role as a stopper/tagger," Tyrrell said.

"He plays that role well if you get him on early."

After the qualifying final last week, Tyrrell said his team had belief it can win a premiership after its win over Bell Park.

The triple Under 18 Ocean Grove premiership coach who led the club to flags from 2008 to 2010, says the Ocean Grove's Under 19s team is just as talented from the previous side he coached.

"Definitely - it is the discipline side of

It was the first time both sides had played against each other in 2018.

"We hadn't played them this year - so it was purely match up sort of thing in the way of us looking at results," Tyrrell said.

Craig Goodger and Sam Beasley both kicked three goals, while Harley Pearce chimed in with two majors.

Ocean Grove was without Lachlan McVilly (thumb injury) and Connor Harvey.

The Grubbers finished the season in second spot with a 13-4 win loss record behind Geelong West Giants 1, which earned the week off in week one of finals.

things," Tyrrell said.

"It is the belief.

"That is the first time I had seen them to play with belief for four quarters and look what happened.

"They were so cool under pressure in that last quarter and that is what won us the last quarter."

The Grubbers led for the majority of the match though they trailed by three points at three quarter time time in a fierce contest.

Ocean Grove, which kicked with wind to finish game, slotted through three goals compared to Bell Park's one major in the final term.

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Premiers 2018 Ocean Grove's Under 17 Division 2 side are premiers. The Grubbers steamrolled Lara to win by 82 points at Lara on Sunday. Spearhead Tom Richardson bagged 10 goals for Grove in a clinical display at full forward and was awarded best on ground.

(Picture Anna McNeil)

Coach search ramps up

By Mark Heenan Grubber defender Justin Carey and Williamstown VFL player Jordan Jones, an ex-Grove local junior, are among a list of candidates vying for Ocean Grove's senior football coaching role.

Interviews for the coaching job at Shell Rd in 2019 took place last week with Carey and Jones confirming their interest as separate playing coaches after Paul Lynch stood down this month.

Carey, a former GFL St Albans co-coach, said he wants to finish off his playing days at Ocean Grove.

It is understood Carey, who has played in the Ovens and Murray and Goulburn Valley leagues, has a strong desire to coach at senior level after his playing career finishes.

"I really enjoyed this year at Ocean Grove, so hopefully it works out the way I hope it does, and I am running around at Ocean Grove again," said Carey, who finished third in the club's senior vote count for 2018.

"If it all works out I'll finish my career there."

Meantime Jones, 28, who played two AFL games with the West Coast Eagles in 2010, was contacted by the Voice at the weekend

regarding the vacant coaching role.

Jones was a prominent talent at the Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras Junior Football Club.

Jones, a former Werribee Tigers VFL player, said he had spoken with the Grubbers but said his focus was competing in Williamstown's 2018 VFL finals campaign.

"I am not in a position to discuss Ocean Grove Football Club," Jones told the Voice.

"I have had a discussion about applying for the job with Ocean Grove - but that's all.

"But my focus is solely on Williamstown and finals.

"But once the season is finished I'll have to sit down and assess my situation and decide what I want to do next football wise."

Former Ocean Grove playing coach Shane Jack, who led the club to its last senior grand final appearance in 2014, is no longer a candidate after he informed the Grubbers of his withdrawal last week.

Four-time Ocean Grove premiership coach Mark Neeld, who led the club to its last senior premiership in 2003, headlines a sub-committee that will select the next senior coach.

Neeld said further talks with candidates will take place this week for the prized role, which has attracted wide interest.

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