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Buckley’s chance Whether or not Jamie Hickey snares unlikely Grand Final tickets, he, son Buckley Edward and daughter Maddison will be cheering loud in black and white. Well, he would have to a Pies fanatic after naming his firstborn son after Nathan Buckley and Eddie McGuire. Find out why on page 3.
GIVEAWAYS, TICKETS TO THE SHOW PAGE 5
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By Luke Voogt Geelong's council has ranked second-worst in the state for unresolved complaints in the recently-released Victorian Ombudsman's annual report. Geelong ranked equal with City of Casey in eastern Melbourne, which is home to almost 70,000 more ratepayers. Windermere ward councillor Anthony Aitken described the result as disappointing. "It's not a tag that sits comfortably with me - we're the second-most complained-about council in Victoria," he said. Cr Aitken acknowledged Geelong had one of the highest populations of Victoria's local government areas. But the ombudsman received 115 complaints from ratepayers in Greater Geelong, 55 per cent more than from Wyndham City Council (74), which has a higher population. Continued on page 2
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From front page "It does seem to be that Geelong is overrepresented," Cr Aitken said. "You'll always get complaints... but to have 50 per cent more than Wyndham (City Council) is a concern and we probably do have to try to address that." Cr Aitken called for the ombudsman to give a breakdown of the types of complaints received, a detail lacking in the report. "There should a process by which councillors are advised of these" he said. "This is the first time I've heard about it as a councillor. "I believe any feedback is actually an opportunity to improve, whether it's good feedback or a complaint. "If we have to put more resources into those areas (with a high proportion of complaints) I think most councillors would support that, and most administrators." The Victorian Ombudsman heard unresolved complaints to councils where a ratepayer was "aggrieved enough" to take it to the next level, Cr Aitken said. "Council receives over 1000 requests for services a year. I'd like to get an understanding of what the complaints (referred to the ombudsman) were. "I do receive a lot of complaints about planning and I'm starting to receive a lot more complaints about local laws - in particular about dangerous dogs." Council legal services manager Rebecca Leonard said the number of complaints correlated with Geelong's population size and was comparable to other large municipalities. City of Greater Geelong was the secondbiggest council in Victoria, she said. "A number of the complaints progressed to the Victorian Ombudsman relate to standard regulatory matters such as planning and parking infringements. "The City has not been advised to reconsider any of our decisions or actions relating to complaints made to the Victorian Ombudsman."
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Pokies fight looms By Gill Cooper Council is opposing an application from the Geelong RSL to increase its current pokies by 30 extra machines to 72, as it tackles the wider impacts of problem gambling in the Geelong community. Council voted this week to make a submission against the venue's application to secure some of the 100 Electronic Gaming Machines licences divested by the Geelong Football Club. The submission will be considered at Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation's public hearing on the Geelong RSL application on 21 November. Councillors had a lively debate on Tuesday night about the health and social impacts of gambling in the community versus benefits provided to military veterans through RSLfunded support services. Greater Geelong has a total of 1292 EGMs, more than any other local government area in Victoria. Cr Sarah Mansfield said that as a GP she
had often seen "the devastation that problem gambling related to pokies can cause to people's lives, and the lives of those around them. "For me, this is a public health issue. It is linked to poor mental health and suicide, drug and alcohol problems, homelessness, crime, family violence and family breakdown, and unemployment." She told Council that the cycle of debt and addiction from pokies had "a large ripple effect" in the local community. "I believe as a Council, we can and must do everything we can to reduce the harm from problem gambling related to pokies," Cr Mansfield said. "Our residents lost $118.8 million in the last financial year." Cr Eddy Kontelj said Council should support the application due to the RSL's ongoing work in supporting returned servicemen and women. "They fought for our freedom ... and every Aussie adult's right to punt just like the ANZACs," he said.
"Operating pokies and gambling on EGMs is a legal and legitimate past-time." Cr Kontelj said Geelong RSL sub branch had proposed that if the installation of the extra 30 EGMs is approved, it would donate $30,000 per annum in community contributions to local clubs. He said he witnessed the "great work" the RSL does but their ability to raise funds and provide services to veterans was "eroding while demand is growing". City Hall officers recommended against the bid after estimating losses for gamblers of $2.9 million in the first 12 months. RSL president Andrew Hanns said he was unable to comment on Council's decision given the club's application to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation was still in progress. However, he confirmed Geelong RSL's options for fundraising remain limited, so the club presently relies on income from pokies to access professional counselling and support services for veterans.
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Victoria Police is warning footy fans officers will have public transport and live venues well-covered for Grand Final weekend. North West Metro Region Command Tim Hansen said people coming to Melbourne would notice a highly visible police presence during the day and night across the CBD and Yarra. For those heading to the big game, expect extra security measures including bag checks and wanding at the gates.
Asthma alert Hayfever sufferers should get tested for undiagnosed asthma in the lead up to this year's allergy season, the head of Deakin University's pollen counting and forecasting facility Deakin AIRwatch has warned. Associate Professor Cenk Suphioglu said people with grass pollen allergies were most at risk of any future thunderstorm asthma event, like the deadly 2016 epidemic, and should keep a close eye on the Deakin AIRwatch website.
Three-car smash Six people were hurt in a three-car collision on Thompson Road, Norlane, which blocked traffic in both directions on Thursday. Paramedics were called to the accident about 3.30pm and all patients were taken to Geelong Hospital in a stable condition. A woman in her 20s suffered back injuries, while a woman in her 30s sustained no obvious injuries. A woman in her 60s was also hurt, and a man in his 40s suffered neck injuries.
By Luke Voogt There are Collingwood fanatics, and there's Portarlington's Jamie Hickey, who named his firstborn son after Nathan Buckley and Eddie McGuire. "I always thought I'd name him after a Collingwood player," he said. "Everyone calls their sons Nathan, so we went the other way and called him Buckley Edward." Buckley, 11, is a little young to remember the Magpies' last premiership in a Grand Final replay after drawing with St Kilda in 2010. But his father does. "When Heath Shaw smothered Nick Riewoldt ... it was all over after that," Jamie said. Jamie was at the MCG for the Pies' famous 1990 premiership, which broke a 32-year drought for the club. "To win it was just unbelievable," he said. "I still remember Leigh Matthews coming out with his arms up in the air and Darren Millane playing with a broken thumb." Originally Jamie had planned to name his son after the tough wingman. "But Millane's not really a first name," he said. Buckley received a signed jersey from both namesakes a couple months after Darren's wife Emily gave birth to him in 2007. "When I married her she was Carlton," he said. "I convinced her to come over to Collingwood but she's still got a soft spot for Carlton." Emily organised the jumper through a mutual friend with the Magpies' champion and president. "We've got Edward in our second name throughout the family as well," Darren said.
Fuel shock Geelong drivers are adjusting to a petrol price shock with the cost of unleaded soaring to an alltime high of nearly $1.70 per litre. However, some service stations in North Geelong, Corio and Little River are still selling unleaded below $1.60. Experts say the price surge has resulted from a slowdown in output by OPEC countries combined with the falling Australian dollar.
Fish fight blues A Mediterranean diet - rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and fish - could help lower a person's risk of depression, a new study released this week says. The research analysed 41 studies on the topic and found a link between people's diet and their chances of developing depression. People who followed a strict Mediterranean diet had a 33% lower risk of being diagnosed with depression compared to people who were least likely to follow these eating habits. ONE-EYED MAGPIES: Maddie, Buckley and Jamie Hickey gear up for Saturday. 185652 (Joe van der Hurk) "I still remember a couple of people saying, 'I can't believe you named your son after a Collingwood player'. "Everyone's sort of come around now but you cop it wherever you are anyway being a Collingwood supporter." Jamie was thoroughly impressed by the Pies' win against reigning and minor premiers Richmond last Friday to make the Grand Final. "It was probably the best half of football they've played in ten years - they'd have beaten anybody that night," he said. "I hope the big stage doesn't get to the young blokes but win, lose or draw, it's still a great effort."
The family will watch the game at Emily's mother's at Indented Head, unless Darren manages to snare Grand Final tickets. "Which is unlikely," he said. "That's the consequences of barracking for Collingwood - it has such a big following." Buckley will wear his signed jersey as he cheers on favourite players Jayden Stevenson and big American Mason Cox. "He doesn't really realise how good Nathan Buckley was," Darren said. "I do hope they win but I'm not too sure (they will) yet," Buckley said. "I reckon it would be pretty cool if they won."
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City commits to HQ Council is now committed to building its new $91 million civic offices in Mercer Street overlooking Johnstone Park and a short stroll from Geelong Town Hall and the Dome. The project site, approved on Tuesday night, is Council-owned land currently used for car parking and was originally purchased by the City in 2007. Deputy mayor Peter Murrily said settling on the preferred location at 137 Mercer Street would help Council create "a very impressive civic precinct". Council's new consolidated offices will be built opposite Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, close to the Police complex, Courts and other State Government buildings in central Geelong. "It wins on location. In an important part of the city," Cr Murrily said. "With this site there's an opportunity to not only build a building, but a building with a presence." "Many constraints of council staff doing their business will be resolved by moving into one central office," he said. The project will bring 760 Council staff from eight existing bases into one new administration office. The City has said this will "improve internal communication, organisational effectiveness and reduce duplication of facilities" to rein in the costs of maintaining multiple buildings over the longer term. Recent public consultation in August drew a total of 151 submissions which were consid-
PARKSIDE VIEWS: Council staff Rao Tatakula and Charlotte James discuss the civic offices project with Mayor Bruce Harwood on Council's chosen site in Mercer Street. ered by a Panel of Councillors and the project advisory committee earlier this month. Of those, 117 agreed that Geelong Gallery should be allowed to expand into part of the Town Hall to stage major exhibitions. According to the panel's summary, 85 submission fully supported the consolidation of council administrative functions into one building however significant concerns were raised around parking and traffic management around the new building. Cr Murrily said he noted from recent consultation process there was "very little objection to us taking this step. "There seemed to be a high level of understanding from people of the need."
He said the project would enable "at least $1 million of current operational budget to be trimmed along with the sale of assets". "We want to deliver new offices at no adverse impact to the ratepayers." Cr Anthony Aitken said he was concerned only 120 car parks would be built of which 20 would be available to the general public. "It would be negligent to build this building with only 100 carparks for 700 staff," he said. "We do understand it's not sufficient for the need and there is a business case to address the issue of car parking," he said. Cr Aitken said he was excited about the prospect to restore the 1917 Town Hall back to its original grandeur whilst allowing the gallery to expand into the West Wing and annex created in 1969. "This allows the art gallery to fulfil its potential by using this West Wing footprint... and go up to link with the library," Cr Aitken said. "We will retain the Town Hall for council meetings and civic functions including citizenship ceremonies." he said. "I think everyone's a winner in terms of this project." Mayor Bruce Harwood said the project was "a huge opportunity" for Geelong. "It gives confidence to the developers of the city," he said. "When this project does commence I think the community will be proud of what Council is doing, proud of the building and proud to own it."
Lena walking for tiny Tyson By Gill Cooper A Corio couple is joining families across the nation in a fund-raising campaign and walk together in support of the 48,000 premature or sick babies born in Australia every year. Lena Phillips and her partner Steve Moxon have already raised $1000 through online donations and direct support of clients at his gym The Training Room Geelong. In March this year their son Tyson Anthony Moxon, now six month old, was born a tiny 1.9kg at 36 weeks. Lena said the trio would be participating in the Walk for Prems 2018 to recognise some of the invaluable support they had received from Life's Little Treasures Foundation. They will join other parents of premature babies in the 5km walk around Albert Park Lake and have already earned "Warrior" status due to donations secured so far. Lena, 31, said she had felt unprepared, excited and anxious as an expectant first-time mum. "At 28 weeks Tyson was diagnosed with In Utero Growth Restriction (IUGR) and we knew he was going to be really tiny and would be born prematurely," she said. "It was terrifying and my pregnancy was quite awful really - the last eight weeks was spent going to hospital every second day for both of us to be monitored.""
Tyson eventually arrived safe and sound with no lung or other health issues and could be taken home after just nine days in the special care nursery at University Hospital Geelong. Lena said she relied on access to critical information from the Foundation including factsheets and a phone app to help her decode medical terminology after multiple appointments with doctors. "There's also been some great online forums I've remained in where I've been able to share experiences and reach out to other parents with premature babies," she said. "Little prem babies are on a different curve with their development and physical size. This creates some issues you don't expect - practical things like general car baby capsules not fitting properly. And that there are inserts you can put in them. This kind of advice really helped us out." Lena said she also had to adjust to the exhausting feeding regime for premature babies - every 90 minutes instead of the regular threehourly feeds most newborns require. "I'm definitely a bit more confident as a mum now - Tyson was so tiny and frail at first. "Life's Little Treasures Foundation provide support services to families in need and it was so comforting to have a resource I could trust. I will be eternally grateful for that.". To make a donation, visit www.lifeslittletreasuresfundraising.com.au/lenaphillips186
Corio mum Lena Phillips and son Tyson are joining other walkers fundraising for Life's Little Treasures Foundation.
Postal plans Council will commission a new Conservation Management Plan for the former Geelong Post Office, to ensure heritage aspects of the building are protected long-term. The $33,000 required to fund the new plan will come from the existing facilities maintenance budget. City of Greater Geelong staff moved out of the property in March, and the only remaining tenants, the Barwon Child Youth and Family Service, will vacate in the coming months. The City said that due to the high cost of refurbishment - estimated at $3.73 million - it does not form part of its future office strategy. Council gave public notice of its intention to sell the property in May, inviting the community to have its say via a month-long engagement process. This attracted three submissions. One submission, from three members representing the Geelong and Region Branch National Trust of Australia (Victoria), was heard in person by a panel of seven councillors on 21 August. Following the hearing, Council has now agreed to wait until after the new Conservation Management Plan has been completed before making a decision on the site's future. Arts, Culture and Heritage portfolio chair Cr Jim Mason said: "Commissioning of a new Conservation Management Plan is a very positive outcome. "Should the Post Office eventually be sold, it will be protected by a much more comprehensive and robust plan," he said. "I'd like to thank the National Trust for its guidance and positive collaboration with City of Greater Geelong officers. "We now have time for further consideration, and whether the Post Office ends up in public hands or private, I believe the heritage aspects of the building will be preserved." Heritage elements of the historic building are already protected through its inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register and within a heritage overlay on the planning scheme. The new Conservation Management Plan will provide additional detail on the history of the building, to assist in future planning. The former Post Office is on the corner of Ryrie and Gheringhap streets in central Geelong. Mayor Bruce Harwood said the new Conservation Management Plan will provide certainty that the heritage aspects of the building will be retained regardless of its future use.
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Lowest toll, 9 local deaths By Gill Cooper Nine people died on Geelong and the Surf Coast roads between July 2017 and June 2018 and 495 serious injury claims made in 2017 as a result of road trauma, according to the Traffic Accident Commission. However the TAC's annual report, tabled in State Parliament this week said $283 million spent on life-saving road safety infrastructure across the state in 2017/18 was already making a difference. The TAC said it had achieved "record results in both the prevention of road trauma and in the support of people injured on Victorian roads" during the past financial year. The report said the TAC's work helped the number of lives lost on Victoria's roads reach
"its lowest recorded six-month total of 102 in the first half of 2018". TAC Chair Penny Armytage said this downward trend, "despite significant population and traffic growth, is extremely positive. However road trauma, particularly in country Victoria, remains a concern". "It is our unwavering conviction that one life lost is one too many and we will continue to strive to reduce road trauma in our state," she said. Ms Armytage said the TAC and its road safety partners had "reached new milestones in the roll out of flexible barriers, designed and tested to withstand the force of being hit by vehicles travelling at high speed, including trucks". "More than 3000km of infrastructure is now
safeguarding stretches of the state's most dangerous roads." This includes regional road safety works in Geelong and Surf Coast along 22km of the Great Ocean Road from Bellbrae to Anglesea costing VicRoads $12million; Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road, from Geelong to Bacchus Marsh (41km) for $49.5m; Princes Highway West, from Little River to Corio (43km) for $12m; and Geelong Ring Road, from Corio to Waurn Ponds (28km) for $5.7m. The works were all part of the Victorian Government's $1.4 billion Towards Zero Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan. The TAC's annual reported stated that in 2017 safety barriers across the state were hit more than 1700 times with "each incident representing a potential life saved".
"Flexible barriers have been proven to reduce the chances of head-on and run off road crashes by 85 per cent," the report said. "As part of the package of measures, an estimated 4150km of tactile line marking is also expected to be completed by mid-2019." Ms Armytage noted that significant investments in enhancing the support provided to its clients "to get their lives back on track was also paying dividends, with the highest ever client experience score recorded". Around 4266 clients returned to paid work up from 3382 in 2016/17, the report said. "It is extremely pleasing to see the TAC's strong investments in both prevention and rehabilitation making a real difference to the Victorian community," Ms Armytage said.
Tom Lord of the machines By Luke Voogt Tom Lord is helping Geelong youngsters see into Australia's manufacturing and farming history, a craze which started for him at age 17. "I like presenting how things were done in the past," he said. "The kids are always fascinated by how the parts move." In 2002, the former Norlane local joined Royal Geelong Show's vintage machinery section, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. "There were guys younger than me - aged 10 to 12 - that were working there and getting involved," he said. "But it's mainly old guys and farmers who used to work with this gear back when they were young." Tom's late father Kevin inspired him to join the group.
"My father bought his first steam engine in 1960 and I've been basically born into the culture," he said. Tom's fellow volunteers have been busily cleaning and oiling machinery up to 150 years old every Tuesday night for the show, like their Hornsby oil engine. "It's been in the collection for about 40 years I think - it was used for different tasks like pumping and running a chaff cutter or thrasher," he said. "Anything you can turn an electrical engine to now that old oil engine would have done it back in the day." Tom's fiancee Angela Reynolds, who lives with him in Gippsland, is a show committee member. "She keeps Skyping into committee meetings with new technology while I'm tinkering
METALLIC PASSION: Tom Lord with an antique Hornsby oil engine. 185730 with rusty iron," he said. "I come back to Geelong once every two to three weeks to work on this stuff."
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‘Cuts’ claim in radiology By Luke Voogt Accusations of cuts to Geelong radiology services to generate "profit" have emerged this week, in the lead-up to the Victorian Election. Two Geelong socialist candidates on Monday made the allegations, which Health Minister Jill Hennessey labelled a "baseless" scare campaign and Barwon Health denied. According to Victorian Socialists candidate Tim Gooden, Barwon Health had an agenda to scrutinise its services to assess which "generate profit". "Now services in the radiology department are at threat and who knows what else," the candidate for Western Victoria said. "What we need is the Geelong community to say enough is enough." The former Geelong Trades Hall secretary levelled the accusations at the health provider's chief executive officer Ruth Salom, after attending a public hearing on Friday. He and Geelong residents heard from assistant secretary of Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association Andrew Hewat at the forum. "The CEO has already directed Barwon Health employees to stop some services in the radiology department," Mr Gooden said. "These are services that private providers will not provide in Geelong, forcing patients to travel to Melbourne if they need to access these procedures." Fellow Victorian Socialist and candidate for the seat of Geelong Sarah Hathway echoed Mr Gooden's accusations. "It is a surprise that in an election year we have a CEO and a board determined to reduce services provided by the only teaching hospital
in the Western Victoria region," she said. "The board is hired by the Victorian state government who are ultimately accountable for any reduction of services at Barwon Health." But the Health Minister described the claims as "baseless". "This is a sneaky scare campaign that should be called out for exactly what it is," she said. "Barwon Health offers patients the radiology services they need close to home, and there are absolutely no plans to alter these operations. "To suggest otherwise is to seek to mislead local families and patients for cheap political gains." Barwon Health acting chief executive officer Cobus Lotheringen also rejected the claims. "Barwon Medical Imaging, which performs all radiology operations at University Hospital Geelong, has not ceased any services and there are no plans to do so," he said. "We are proud to offer cutting-edge radiology services, which allow patients to undergo cancer treatment close to home without the mental and physical toll of travelling to Melbourne. "Barwon Health constantly reviews the services offered as a public hospital with a set budget, in order to provide the best possible care needed in the community." In 2015 Barwon Health contracted out its laundry services to private company in Ballarat at a cost to Geelong jobs. The health provider made the decision "to prioritise investment in clinical services and equipment", as the laundry required an $11 million update to continue operating, Mr Lotheringen said.
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The next Community Focus Council Meeting will be held at the Leopold Sportsmans Club, 135 Kensington Road, Leopold on Tuesday 9 October commencing at 7.00pm. An informal meet and greet with councillors and the community commences at 6.30pm with the Council Meeting at 7.00pm.
Open the door to sustainable living by touring some of the regions most environmentally progressive homes on show at Sustainable House Day on Sunday 14 October. This years properties showcase a wide range of sustainable features and is a valuable resource for anyone looking for inspiration, ideas and the key to sustainable living. Get advice from homeowners and technical experts. Learn from locals how to live well. For more information visit www.geelongsustainability.org.au/shd
The meeting is open to the public. For more information visit www. geelongaustralia.com.au/cfc. The meeting is open to the public.
Sustainable House Day (Geelong and Surrounds) is proudly presented by Geelong Sustainability Group Inc.
OCTOBER 2018 AT GMHBA STADIUM
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held on Thursday 11 October 2018 commencing at 5.30pm at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Level 5, Wurdi Youang North, 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong. Item to be discussed is Planning Permit Application No 1176–2016 – 78 Barrabool Road, Highton for Use and Development of a Takeaway Food Premise (drive through coffee) and associated Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signage and alterations to a Road Zone 1.
PUBLIC NOTICE LIBRARY CLOSURE
CAR PARK CLOSURE – INCREASED ACTIVITY AROUND PRECINCT
2018 GEELONG SENIORS FESTIVAL – PROGRAM OUT NOW!
GMHBA Stadium and the Kardinia Park precinct will be experiencing increased activity throughout the month of October.
Be social! Join in the fun of the 2018 Geelong Seniors Festival, the largest community celebration for seniors in regional Victoria.
The Kardinia Park precinct will come to life for the inaugural Festival of Sport on 6 and 7 October. Six days later, on 13 October, the Australian Supercross Championships will roll into town, followed closely by the hallowed turf of GHMBA Stadium receiving a full renovation.
Pick up a program and check out the activities, entertainment, exhibitions and offers available for seniors throughout October. Programs available at:
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TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER All libraries except for the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre will be closed on Tuesday 9 October to hold their annual training day. As a result the following Customer Service Centres will also be closed: •
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Brougham Street Customer Service – 100 Brougham St, Geelong Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 5.00pm Corio Customer Service – Corio Central, Corner Bacchus Marsh and Purnell Road, Corio Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm Ocean Grove Customer Service The Grove Centre, 66–70 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm
TICKET GIVEAWAY: 2018 ROYAL GEELONG SHOW 18–21 OCTOBER It’s nearly show-time! To celebrate, we have 50 one-day family passes up for grabs for this year’s Royal Geelong Show, 18–21 October!
To ensure these events can occur efficiently and effectively and safeguard the safety of patrons at GMHBA Stadium, changed traffic and parking conditions will be in place. From 5 until 26 October, the entrance to the precinct located on the corner of Moorabool Street and Park Crescent will be closed to allow for the safe flow of truck movement in and out of the stadium (see diagram above). No other entrances to the precinct will be affected. Access for Emergency Services will be maintained at all times. STREET PARKING
Experience the excitement, thrills and entertainment on offer at the biggest four-day show in country Victoria, including fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights and the return of monster trucks! Each family pass covers two adults and up to three children (aged 8–15yrs). Children 7 and under are FREE.
Regular street parking will not be affected. For more information contact Kardinia Park Stadium Trust on 5224 9111 or visit www.kardiniapark.vic.gov.au
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To enter: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/comp/comp3.aspx Entries close: 12.00pm Tuesday 9 October Competition drawn: 12.15pm Tuesday 9 October. Winners will be contacted privately and announced on the EventsGeelong Facebook page. Tickets will be posted to winners.
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Come in for a spin on the Carousel when it re–opens on Saturday 13 October at 10.30am. If you have any queries regarding bookings at The Carousel contact us on 5224 1547.
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HAVE YOUR SAY LARA TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT FORUM 2018 The City is seeking further input on opportunities to improve transport management in Lara. TALK TO US The Lara Transport Management Forum will be held at the Lara Hall, 1B Flinders Avenue, Lara on the dates below: •
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TAKE THE SURVEY Online submissions can be made online at the City’s website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay Submissions can also be made by post addressed to: Lara Transport Forum Submission, c/o Engineering Services, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220. All submissions must be received by 5.00pm Monday 22 October 2018.
DRAFT ACCESS AND INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2018–22 The City has released its Draft Access and Inclusion Action Plan 2018–22 for community comment. It details how we’ll seek to create a more accessible and inclusive community for everyone. The vision for the plan is to uphold the rights of equal and dignified access for everyone while setting out how we will work towards full equality for people with disability to participate and be included in our broader community. You can read it in full and provide feedback at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay. Feedback closes Thursday 11 October 2018.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMITS The land affected by the application is located at: 51 Yellow Gum Drive, Ocean Grove
The land affected by the application is located at: 74-90 Western Foreshore Road, Geelong
The application is for a permit to: Variation of Restrictive Covenant on Lot 162 PS713557X to Vary the Building Envelope
The application is for a permit to: Buildings and Works to Extend the Existing Slipway (Boat Ramp) by Nine Metres.
The applicant for the permit is: P A Veanes
The applicant for the permit is: Western Beach Boat Club Inc
The application reference number is: PP-217-2018
The application reference number is: PP-863-2018
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The City's website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ advertisedplanning Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 5.00pm
The application can be viewed during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, • include the reasons for the objection, • state how the objector would be affected. The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 14 October 2018. If you object, the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.
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LOVING LIFE: Leopold resident and NDIS participant Lesley Beggs has a new sense of freedom due to the support she can access.
Lesley free under NDIS For Leopold's Lesley Beggs, a choice of support workers, going to the gym and visiting warmer climates are the best things about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). "I went up to Noosa for my 60th birthday last year for 10 days," she said. "Having the service provider and the NDIS both supporting that means I'm able to have a week's holiday every year just like everyone else." Lesley, 60, has been in a wheelchair since her early teens after contracting a rare muscular skin disease. But thanks to NDIS and great family support, her disability had not stopped her from enjoying a fulfilling life, she said. In the early 80s, Lesley was Deakin University's first graduate with a disability, completing a Bachelor of Arts (Education) and a Bachelor of Education with a major in psychology. She retired three years ago after 29 years as a primary school teacher and has lived independently for most of her life, and has even skydived. Lesley said being in a wheelchair or having a disability had never caused her as much stress as securing the right support workers. "Prior to joining the NDIS in 2013, support services would send complete strangers to your home to provide your personal care. "It didn't matter if you weren't compatible or whether that person had the right skills but now I can interview and employ the people who I'd like to provide my personal supports. It's just a huge relief." Lesley now volunteers one day a week at
Oberon Primary School, where she spent most of her teaching career, working with gifted children in grades three to six. She has goals to volunteer at Vision Australia Radio reading the newspaper for people with visual impairments as well as finding a school in remote Australia where she can volunteer with indigenous children. Lesley said she wouldn't be able to live independently and be involved in her community without the NDIS-funded support workers who come to her house each morning to get her out of bed, showered and dressed. She said that now she was retired, the benefit of the NDIS community access funding had become even more clear, allowing her to go to the gym weekly, go sailing with the Geelong Yacht Club's Sailability program, and on trips to Melbourne. "Now that I've transitioned from full time working life and I'm not getting that community interaction through my work, I didn't realise just how valuable being able to get out and about was going to be," Lesley said. "I am quite self sufficient, but the fact that I can go sailing in the summer months and go to the gym and keep up a certain level of fitness is wonderful. In February this year, I even went on the Portarlington ferry over to Docklands and saw a musical in Melbourne. "I have more of a social life now that I'm retired, but I'm able to get out and do those things with dignity and without the anxiety, because I've got someone with me who knows my routine and knows how I need things done for it to be a pleasant experience."
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Bike survey draws 2600 Council has received an "unprecedented" 2600 responses to a survey on its controversial plans to build a bicycle network through Belmont. "We've never had a response so big for a survey of this kind," Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood said. "It's clear that a lot of people in our community have an interest in this and we want to make sure that we're fully aware of all the different views." Council surveyed the public on its four potential designs for a controversial section of its planned bicycle network passing through High Street, Belmont. The network, especially its High Street section, has been the subject of fierce public debate between cycling advocates, traders and Belmont residents. Council received a $4.7 million grant for the network from TAC, which designated the route for its proposed southern link through High Street. TAC earlier this year warned council would lose the funding if it changed the route. Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy in August promised he would allow council to change the route without losing the funding, if the coalition won November's state election. Council's first option for the High Street stretch involves road treatments and a 40km/h speed limit to allow bikes and cars to share the road. City Hall's other three options propose separated or protected bike lanes, which would see council remove between 30 and 83 car parks. Council would release the results of the survey in coming weeks, Cr Harwood said.
ALL ABOARD: Olympian and Australian Sailing coach Carrie Smith shows Miles (9) from the Mornington Yacht Club and Maya (8) from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club how to rig their dinghy. (Rebecca Hosking) 185618
Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood. "Given the unprecedented number of responses, it will take some time to go through all the comments and analyse the data." Council would vote on a design option later this year based on the collected data, Cr Harwood said. Meanwhile, council began advertising for tender for construction of the network's western link over the weekend. "It's great to see the western link project progressing to the tender stage," Cr Harwood said. "I look forward to seeing bike travel being made safer and easier for those living in the city's west." The western link will connect central Geelong, Geelong West and Herne Hill, using Villamanta Street, Gertrude Street and Sydenham Avenue. As part of the design bikes and cars would share the road with treatments such as speed humps to slow car traffic, a council spokesperson said. The link would include new and modified signalised crossings at Latrobe Terrace, Pakington Street and Shannon Avenue, they said.
Little tackers rigged 'n ready By Gill Cooper A new generation of sailors is learning the ropes at Royal Geelong Yacht Club during the school holidays. A two-day coaching clinic for 100 children led by Australian Sailing instructors followed the recent Spring Sail Regatta for off-thebeach boat classes at Geelong over the weekend. Both events were supported by 65 local volunteers. Australian Sailing coach Clare Ridgeway said the kids started off their days with warmup exercises learning how to get their boats safely rigged and ready, followed by theory classes and sailing. Olympic representative and Victorian head coach Carrie Smith, who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the women's 470 dinghy class, was also in Geelong to help run the clinic. Club spokesman Mike Williams said about 180 competitors were involved in the regatta
bringing their dinghies from around Geelong and Port Phillip Bay. He said the chilly conditions on Corio Bay and on the beach tested the mettle of the sailors. "It was very successful although a bit cold for some of the kids. Everyone goes home with a smile on their face - even if it is frozen," he said. Royal Geelong Yacht Club had hosted the regatta and Australian Sailing clinic days for the past four years, he said. "It's all about giving people the opportunity to learn how to sail," Mike said. The club's new Tackers programs for 7 to 12-year-olds also started this week with half day sessions on Wednesday and again next Friday 5 October. Other sailing courses for all ages will be run to link to national Discover Sailing Day on 28 October. For more information, visit www.rgyc.com. au or contact Mike Williams on 5229 3705.
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Pastor Frank Lowry’s letter (Sco Mo has ‘God’s blessing’ 21/9/18) about the virtues of Scott Morrison needs to be challenged. Questions about Mr Morrison’s values and ethics are not an attack on his faith but legitimate queries about how he can justify continuing cruelty by his government towards those who are disadvantaged. The fact that he professes to be Christian but at the same time promote and lead a government which gives scant regard to the suffering of children and their families on Nauru and men on Manus Island is incongruent, to say the least. Pastor Lowry seems to have a selective memory about Mr Morrison’s past achievements, after all he was the Immigration Minister who refused to allow those in urgent need to be sent to Australia for medical treatment. He continued this practice last Friday by rejecting a plea from the Australian Medical Association to provide urgent treatment in Australia to sick and dying refugees on Nauru. He is the former Minister for Social Security who pushed for harsher penalties for a cohort of registered unemployed persons. He is also the past Treasurer who refused to tax 700 companies who pay no tax in Australia (their total earnings were $580 billion), whilst others in our community remain homeless. How diverse the Christian Faith is Pastor Lowry - My Christian faith has taught me to question why a person in power continues cruel practices to those who are disadvantaged, and then do something about it, as it’s a social injustice. Prayers, anticipation and God’s blessings regarding Scott Morrison need to be focused on enabling him to change his work and Christian practices in order to help, not persecute, those in need. Peter Coghlan Drysdale
cess during his roles as Minister in the Social Services, Immigration and Treasury portfolios. Under Sco Mo’s watch: Those on social welfare have been worse off. The Australian Human Rights Commission found that Morrison failed in his responsibility to act in the best interests of children in detention during his time as Minister for Immigration and Border Security. We will never know how many refugees and asylum seekers have drowned at sea in their perilous journey in unseaworthy boats after being turned back by Australian forces. Those refugees and asylum seekers held in offshore detention centres have been held there for many years with little hope for their future. They have been treated so inhumanely that some have self-mutilated or committed suicide. As Treasurer, his policies favoured the corporates and the wealthy over the poor. These are not the acts of a true Christian. David Charles Newtown
SCO MO not true Christian
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Like Pastor Frank Lowry (Letters 21/9), I don’t like the recent attacks on our Prime Minister because of his religious beliefs. However from a Christian viewpoint, unlike Pastor Frank Lowry, I would not call Scott Morrison a suc-
I think Pastor Frank may be a bit fanciful in his thinking regarding PM Scot Morrison. As he says, Baptists may not subscribe to the “prosperity gospel” I mentioned, but Scott and his mates at Hillsong - a very rich church
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Buckets to a shop assistant at a Waurn Ponds retail outlet. The way you spoke to an elderly lady on Monday, then stormed off was nasty and mean. Would you like someone to treat you like that? Your Day Will Come Grovedale
after my recent footpath trip on 6 Sept 8pm. My recovery is going well! Lucky Jim Geelong West
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- certainly do. And the philosophy is: if you’re on the bottom, it’s your own fault. Hardly a philosophy a PM should have when the brief is to govern for all. And if any government of the day is proposing to undertake “God’s work” - which I seriously doubt - then Frank will be looking forward to seeing the messes of massive unemployment and homelessness cleaned up, as well as the nightmare of housing affordability. The other nightmare, of aged care, might also get the God’s work treatment, as that is a disgrace, and I am sure many readers have their own horror stories to add to my list. It is early days yet, if God’s work is to be done, then it needs to be seen to be done, by cleaning up the aforementioned messes. If ScoMo and his cronies in Parliament can’t manage that, then they may not be in the God Squad, but rather the Hell’s Angels. Lots of things need fixing in this country, and I, for one, don’t have much confidence in either of the main parties doing so, simply because they are the ones that perpetrated these messes in the first place. I think it unwise to take anything but a watch and see approach, Frank. Gary Oraniuk Geelong West
Could our Minister of Police be feeling a little vulnerable competing with a policeman for a government position at the coming election? Brian McKiterick’s long employment as a member of the police force will have provided him with the truth behind crime statistics. Even though the unions supporting her own party had put rule changes for a member of parliament to reside within 5kms of their seat, Ms Neville fired the first volley against Mr McKiterick regarding his move to the electorate he hopes to represent. I would have thought that Ms Neville was far too busy for photo shoots to vent her angst against her opponent. Judith Godfrey St Leonards
Welcome change for cyclists Cyclists are an important, but sadly vulnerable, group of road users in the Geelong region. That’s why I welcome the state government’s move to close a critical loophole for any cyclist injured in an accident with a stationary vehicle. Previously, if a cyclist hit a stationary vehicle, they would only be covered for compensation if they were riding to or from work. Now any cyclist injured in an accident with a stationary vehicle will be eligible for Transport Accident Commission (TAC) benefits. With the increase in the popularity of cycling - which is positive for both the environment and health and fitness participation these important changes will ensure the local cycling community is protected should they suffer injuries in such circumstances. Importantly, the changes are backdated to 9 July 2014. This means anyone injured in such an accident from that onwards will now have up to three years to lodge their TAC claim. These reforms should go a long way to making cyclists feel they are being fully supported by the government and the wider community. Caitlin Stove Maurice Blackburn Geelong
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Geelong, Arj needs to talk By Luke Voogt Australia, "we need to talk", says American comedian Arj Barker, ahead of his sold out show at Geelong Performing Arts Centre on 6 October. "Hey, you got an hour? Look, I've been doing a s**t-ton of thinking about...us, and where we're headed. "This isn't easy, but I need to be 100 per cent honest with you, even if what I say makes you laugh, very, very hard." But the world-famous comedian assured fans We Need to Talk would not be his last Geelong show, when he spoke to the Indy on Monday. "The name of show implies I'm going to break up with Australia but that's not true," he said. "It's just to get people's attention." In fact, Barker is booked to return to Geelong on November for another show because of next weekend's sellout. "That's good news - I didn't know that," he said. "Geelong's easy to get to because I'm in Melbourne all the time. I've done a lot of shows there - they're always energetic. "You wouldn't want to miss it - it's quite possibly my best show yet. "But I'm not going to beg them - if they want to do something else that's fine with me" In his new Australian show Barker delves into humans' dependence on technology. "I'm asking the question of if that's going to improve us," he said. "All the subject matter sounds a bit serious, until you hear the jokes." Barker also talks about being married for a year and gives advice on raising children. "Which is odd because I don't have any
children," he said. Born Arjan Singh, Barker performed stand up for the first time at a bar in his home city San Francisco in 1989. "I went into it thinking this would be fun for a laugh or good story - the time I tried comedy." But after performing for 25 people, including his sister, her boyfriend and a good mate, he became addicted. "I was fairly hooked on it because it was so much fun," he said. "I like the freedom of the hours and the freedom I have on stage to say whatever I want." Barker "tagged along" with a bunch of comedians going to Los Angeles where he got his first TV gig on Comedy Central in 1997. He quickly became one of Australia's favourite US comedians at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in the mid-2000s. "I think it's just a bit of good luck and we both like our humour to be on the dry, sarcastic side," he said. His self-depreciation also resonated with Australian audiences. "Most comedy has some target and it's the best target in some ways," he said. "Assuming you don't mind laughing at yourself, it's a victimless comedy. "Being self-deprecating is enjoyable for other people. They think 'hey I'm not the only one that screws up'." Barker has more than 149,000 Twitter followers and has performed at thousands of venues worldwide. He has appeared on the Australian comedy series Thank God You're Here and iconic New Zealand show Flight of the Concords. He comes to GPAC on 6 October, 8pm, as part of his latest Australian tour.
COMEDY ADDICT: Arj Barker comes to Geelong next weekend for a sellout show before returning in November.
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Piano show thrills Veteran Australian pianist Jan Preston will bring the Five Finger Boogie to Drysdale next Sunday in a tribute to 50s music legend Winifred Atwell. Preston combines live music, narration and visuals to celebrate the life and music of the tuneful Trinidadian. Atwell sold millions of records worldwide and had 11 top ten hits. She is fondly remembered for her vibrant honkytonk, boogie and ragtime piano music and sparking onstage personality. Atwell emigrated from London to Australia and spent the last 20 years of her life at Sydney's Northern Beaches. Loved by Brits, Australians and Kiwis alike, she spoke out against racism, became an Australian citizen and raised money for various charities. Preston and her band will perform Atwell's iconic piano hits such as Black and White Rag, Big Ben Boogie and Bumble Boogie. She will also tell the fascinating life story of Atwell using 150 projected photos from archives of the National Library. Jan Preston's Life and Music of Winifred Atwell comes to the Potato Shed at 2pm on 7 October for Geelong Seniors Festival.
A young Bellarine cast takes a traditional fairy tale and turns the mattress upside down in The Princess, The Pea and The Yo Yo. In an attempt to prepare a young prince for the throne, his parents set him two challenges. The first is to become a champion and the second is to find a princess and make her his wife. What can he possibly become a champion at? And what if he falls in love with a girl who has no royal blood? The Potato Shed's Rob MacLeod described the play as a timeless classic with a modern yet contemporary morality that is both refreshing and fun. "It has all the features that have made Theatre 3222 4Kids shows so popular over the last few years. "The Princess, The Pea and The Yo Yo is perfect for the second week of the school holidays. "This magical adventure is ideal for children and for the kid in all of us! With lots of interactive moments, singing and a plot that's easy to follow, it's a must see." The Princess, The Pea and The Yo Yo runs at the Potato Shed, Drysdale, for eight shows next Tuesday to Friday.
MAESTRO: Jan Preston plays a tribute to 50s music legend Winifred Atwell in Drysdale next weekend.
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GPAC fight night looms Two brothers will go toe-to-toe in a physical onstage boxing clash coming to Geelong next month. Zimbabwean-born Pacharo Mzembe plays Isa in Prize Fighter, alongside brother and fellow actor Gideon. Theatre and live boxing comes naturally to Mzembe, who has loved boxing since age 12 and trains in a professional gym. "What's unnatural is doing both at the same time," the Queensland actor said in an interview with ABC Radio. The brotherly theme continues in the story of Mzembe's character Isa, a Congolese refugee and former child soldier. While Mzembe trades punches with his real-life brother onstage, Isa fights to support his brother, after losing the rest of his family in the Congo. The play features two onstage bouts as
Isa boxes to be number one contender, while fighting the horrors of his past. "Between those two pivotal fights he's battling memories - something that he did in his past but also things that happened to him and his family," Mzembe said. "His memories are his greatest strengths, also his greatest weaknesses." Playwright Future D. Fidel penned the tale based on his own story and those of people he has known. Fidel fled the Congo as a child and lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp for eight years, before Australia granted him asylum. Mzembe also has a refugee background. He and his family lived in Malawi before Australia granted political refuge to his father in 1993. Prize Fighter comes to Geelong Performing Arts Centre for five shows from 3 to 6 October.
HARD-HITTING DRAMA: Gideon and Pacharo Mzembe exchange blows in Prize Fighter. (Dylan Evans)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR GARDENS - Rotary seeks professionally designed local gardens for fund-raising public open days as part of state-wide biennial Garden DesignFest from 10-11 November. Proceeds to End Trachoma by 2020. Enquiries b.sheehan@optusnet.com.au, gardendesignfest.com.au. RAILWAY - Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway seeks volunteers. Enquiries 0476 124 598. WRITERS - Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Rip Writers Group seeks members. Meets 12.30-3pm second Tuesday monthly at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House. Includes barbecue lunch. Enquiries 5258 3367, dmain6@ bigpond.com APPEAL - Volunteers wanted to help in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast schools. Enquiries 1800 668 550, edconnectaustralia.org.au BREASTSCREEN - Free appointments for 10-minute screening available, BreastScreen, 78 Gheringhap St, Geelong. Bookings 132 050 breastscreen.org.au AA - Alcoholics Anonymous invites enquiries about its service and support on 5229 1710. U3A - Surf Coast U3A runs 15 weekly classes and occasional talks. Enquiries 0419 578 598. TUTORS - AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program seeks volunteers 1-2 hours weekly to help newly arrived adult migrants and refugees learn English and about life in Australia. Free training. Enquiries 9009 7900, wazihr@djerriwarrh.org
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SERVICES - Gospel services 7pm at Aberdeen Street Baptist Church Centre, 7 Aberdeen St, Newtown. BAPTIST - Anglesea Baptist Church 10.45am at Murch Cres, Anglesea. Enquiries 5263 2744. RAIL - Miniature railway 11am-4pm at Portarlington Bayside Family Park, Pt Richards Rd, Portarlington. Enquires 0476 124 598. BINGO - Bell Park Dragons and Raiders Bingo midday at club, Calvert St, Hamlyn Heights. Also Tuesday. Enquiries 5278 9978.
MONDAY SUPPORT - Geelong Stroke Support Group meets 1.30pm at Barwon Stroke Support Centre, 22 Richmond Cres, Geelong. Enquiries 5248 3045. PROBUS - Combined Probus Club of Belmont meets 10am at Belmont Masonic Centre, 25 Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 4042. SPEAKING - Public Speaking meeting 6.45pm. Enquiries 0408 369 446, 0418 691 709, rostrum.com.au ART - South Barwon Community Centre Art group meets 1-3pm at South Barwon Community Centre. Cost $2. Enquiries 5243 8388. BOWLS - Indoor carpet bowls 1-4pm at Portarlington. Cost $3. Enquiries 0431 789 048. LOUNGE - Village Listening Lounge open 11am-3pm on first floor, Corio Central, Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio. Also Tuesday-Thursday. Enquiries 5275 5807. SENIORS - Line dancing 9am-midday at Highton Senior Citizens Club, 84 Barrabool Rd. Also Tuesday, Friday. Carpet bowls 1.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. Tai chi 9.30-10am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258
children and parents 6.30-8pm for $5, mainstream dancers 8-10.30pm for $12, 33 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 0435 091 277. DANCE - Scottish Country Dancing 7.30-10pm at Leopold Hall. Cost $5 includes supper. Enquiries 5250 5540. MUSIC - Mainly Music program for carers and babies, preschoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276282 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family. Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832. COMMUNITY - Vines Road Community Kitchen 9.30am12.30pm at Vines Road Community Centre, 49 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5277 9027, communitykitchens.org.au Enquiries 4215 3476, healthpromotion@barwonhealth.org.au
WEDNESDAY LECTURE - Barwon Health lecture on New Approaches to Treat Depression, 1-2.30pm at Ground Floor, St Marys Library and Research Centre, 190 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 4215 0481. ART - U3A recreational drawing and painting 1-3.30pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. New members welcome. Enquiries u3ageelong.org.au, 0421 559 592. BALLROOM - Dancer's Club Geelong ballroom dance including old-time, new vogue and Latin 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937, 5278 7720. ALCOHOLICS - Alcoholics for Christ 12-step program 7.30pm at South Barwon Salvation Army, 176-180 Francis St, Belmont. Enquiries 0420 910 763. YOGA - Free Sahaja yoga meditation lessons 7-8pm at Vines Road Community Centre. Enquiries 0430 536 280, sajajayoga.com.au
THURSDAY TUESDAY SUPPORT - Geelong ME/CFS/FM/Lyme Support Group meets. Carers/family welcome. Enquiries 0438 010 990, geelonggroupcfsme@hotmail.com. SQUARE - Geelong Club Dancers square dance class for
DANCING - Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $5. Enquiries 5251 3529. PLANT - Plant sale 10am-3pm at The Heights, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown. Proceeds to Heights gardens. HELP - GROW meets to help depressed, lonely, isolated, anxious 7pm at 248 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Also Friday 12.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 1800 558 268. CHESS - Geelong Chess Club meets 7pm at 33 Myer St, Geelong. Enquiries geelongchess.com.au PHILOSOPHY - Practical philosophy discussion groups meet 2-4.30pm at Italo's Pizza Cafe, Gilbert St, Torquay, and 7-9.30pm at Community House, 14 Price St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.
ELECTRONICS - Geelong Radio and Electronics Society meeting, 8pm at rear of Belmont Community Youth Centre, 237a High St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2737. BOWLING - Mature league 10-pin bowling 1.30pm at Belmont. Enquiries 5221 0826 or 5229 4987.
FRIDAY BOCCIA - Geelong Boccia Club meets 10am-midday at Geelong Basketball and Netball Centre, 1 Crown St, South Geelong. All ages and abilities. Cost $5. Enquiries bocciageelong@gmail.com MUSIC - Bellarine Country Music Group meets 6pm at the Belmont Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Enquiries bellarinecountrymusicgroup.com COMMUNITY - Lara Community Drop In Centre 6-8pm at Lara Uniting Church, 1 Flinders Ave. Refreshments provided. The Geelong Indy’s Community Calendar is a free service for not-for-profit community organisations. Entries appearing under specific days are printed the week of the event only. Deadline for submission is the Friday before the intended date of publication. Please keep submissions short, simple and include the day, date, time, location and a contact phone number. Emails without attachments are preferred. Email editorial@geelongindependent.com. au, phone 5249 6700 or fax 5249 6799.
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SWING - Seaside Swing dance classes and lessons 6-9pm at 14 Price St, Torquay. Prices start $15. To book visit www.facebook.com/seasideswing.au or seasideswing@gmail.com. DANCE - Ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402. BALLROOM - Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Enquiries 0418 584 051.
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Value on the Oppy’s menu It's the value for money that keeps diners returning to Oppy's Bistro at Norlane Hotel. The bistro's fantastic all-day menu from midday to 8.30pm offers tummy-filling goodies starting at just $11, making Oppy's a great spot for a quick and hearty lunch. Add fast and friendly service and pleasant surroundings and it's no wonder Oppy's Bistro has a stream of regulars enjoying the venue. But the value doesn't end there - public bar meals are available for lunch and dinner from $8. The Oppy's Bistro classic menu offers a great range of casual and seasonal dishes for both lunch and dinner, including steaks, seafood, pastas, risottos and stir fries. A lovely display of sweets is in the dessert case for patrons who still have a bit of room left. There are also plenty of good-value deals including senior two-course meals from just $16.90 for lunch. Oppy's Bistro features speciality nights with pizza or pasta from $12 on Mondays, schnitzels from $11 and parmis from $13 on Tuesdays, and steak from $15 on Wednesdays. And now the bistro has even more variety on its specialty night menu with burgers starting at $13 on Thursday and curries from $16 on Friday. Oppy's Bistro is family friendly with a children's menu and playroom facilities. Norlane Hotel is renowned for its homage to Sir Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, one of Australia's sport heroes in cycling during the early part of last century. You can't miss Oppy's at Norlane Hotel, located on Princes Highway and open seven days a week.
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Compo win When it comes to trip and fall accidents, construction zones provide potential hazards especially when these areas are near footpaths. "Mary" was seriously injured one morning while walking along the footpath near her home. How did the accident happen? Mary was an active woman who loved to go for walks with her husband and dogs. Her neighbour had commenced renovations to their home which had been taking place for quite some time. As Mary and her husband were walking past the house under construction, her attention was drawn to the rubble pile in the front yard. She did not notice that a steel mesh sheet used for concreting had been placed on the nature strip in a way that was mostly concealed,
with a small piece sticking out into the footpath. This caught Mary's runner and she subsequently fell resulting in a nasty injury to her elbow. Mary went to see Henry Carus + Associates, and on investigation a claim was fairly put to the homeowner and those doing the works that the placement of the steel mesh on the nature strip was a hidden danger for which they should pay compensation. At a mediation conference before trial, the insurance companies agreed to provide Mary with compensation for pain and suffering, her past and future medical and related expenses. Mary received more than $200,000 in compensation and payment of most of her legal costs. Mary was very pleased with the outcome.
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Residents at Brentwood Aged Care have a full range of professional support in place to ensure they can age gracefully in a caring, family environment. Brentwood Aged Care is a family-owned and operated facility located in Latrobe Terrace and recently celebrated 10 years' service in the local community. General manager Craig Campbell says Brentwood's modern 104-bed facility offers permanent and respite care with ageing in place. "Registered nurses are on site 24 hours a day and each person has the right to be attended to by a GP of their choice." "We offer a variety of Allied Health services including physiotherapy, podiatry, speech pathologist, wound consultation and dietary services. Brentwood Aged Care's services at Geelong include a 19-bed dementia support unit with a dedicated staffing model to ensure optimal care for residents with memory impairment. Brentwood Aged Care also provides palliative care services with highly trained staff, with access to palliative care specialists. "We are committed to the best clinical care and provide emotional and spiritual support for residents and their families when people are at that stage of their lives," Craig says. "Our leisure and lifestyle team provide activities five days a week with a comprehensive program to help ensure positive wellbeing. "Regular entertainers and frequent visits from schools and other social groups sustain our connection with the local community. "Brentwood is a pet-friendly facility with family members encouraged to bring in friendly pets to interact with our residents." Brentwood is designed around a central secure courtyard which provides a focal point where residents and their families can enjoy
Brentwood's central courtyard is a great spot for residents and family members to spend time together. fresh air in comfortable surrounds. This promotes social interaction and health and wellbeing. To discuss individual needs or arrange a personal tour of Brentwood Aged Care, call 5221 5733.
Take the pain away from compensation. When you think about insurance premiums, you start to realise it’s really just your money being collected to safeguard against unfortunate accidents in the future. That money is then pooled with other premiums, invested and sits waiting to be used when needed. So when accidents happen – as they inevitably do – it’s simply a matter of moving the money back from the insurance company to the person who now needs it most ... you. At Henry Carus, we know what you’re entitled to, we know the system and we know what you deserve. It needn’t be combative if it is handled in an intelligent, informed process that moves the money back into your hands, in the amount you need and deserve. Download your free copy of THE SENIOR GUIDE: STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A FALL IN A PUBLIC PLACE from www.hcalawyers.com.au/seniorguide We are so conident of our services that we provide them on a No Win, No Fee basis backed by our unique Legal Cost Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not happy with our service within the irst 90 days, you can take your ile elsewhere.
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Nola Dell, Ted Dole, Melva Grinter, Alan Dell and Ian Meade enjoy a game of bowls at Kithbrooke Park Country Club. (Rebecca Hosking) 185672
Luxury life Work is well underway on Stage 2 of the Kithbrooke Park Country Club expansion in Torquay. With the completion of the new $6 million Clubhouse, Pool Pavillion with four aquatherapy pools, fully equipped gymnasium and the championship bowling green, Kithbrooke Park Country Club will become one of the best-appointed facilities of its kind in Victoria. The property is expected to increase in size and potentially double the Kithbrooke Park community, from 180 residents to more than 330. The total value of the future development will exceed $50 million, and will employ over 70 local trades during construction. The newly designed three-bedroom villa, The Rincon, has a streamlined, contemporary design and spacious floor plan. Modern and bright, it features large living spaces and plenty of storage as well as the option of a single or double garage. Luxury fixtures and fittings are included
such as European kitchen appliances, stone bench tops throughout and soft closing cabinetry. Buyers of Stage 2 villas will have a choice of three colour palettes to suit their particular tastes. As an extra bonus, new homeowners will have the luxury of choosing floor coverings with optional upgrades available to meet every need. The well thought-out floorplan lends itself to the possibility of adding an outdoor room or alfresco off the main living dining area to take advantage of all that coastal living has to offer. Providing plenty of space for gardening, outdoor dining and entertaining with family and friends plus ample outdoor area for the fur-baby. For further information call our Lifestyle Sales Consultant Kelly Binyon on 0418 182 883 to secure your position or visit kithbrookepark. com.au
The 2018 Geelong Seniors Festival promises a spectacular array of events, activities and exhibitions across our city starting on Monday. The festival is linked to the state-wide Victorian Seniors Festival and more than 100 local events will be on offer from 1-31 October. Seniors are being encouraged to try out everything from beekeeping, model trains, nature walks, dog handling, musical and singing workshops, health checks, social sports, trivia, films and more. City of Greater Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood said the festival's theme of 2018 is "be social" and the program provides many opportunities for seniors of all abilities and interests to join in. He said that the support and dedication of many local community groups, clubs and organisations hosting activities made the Geelong Seniors Festival "one of the largest community celebrations in regional Victoria". Among the musical highlights next week will be a recital performance by the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir at St Mary's Basilica in Yarra Street on Friday 5 October from 2.30pm3.45pm. Entry is by gold coin donation and ticket bookings can be made at Tuckers Funerals on 5221 4788. Or if you prefer to get outdoors join members of the Geelong West Community Garden to share music and vegie growing tips during an inter-generational afternoon tea with Ashby Primary School students at the gardens on Thursday 18 October from 1.30-3pm Exhibitions feature the Senior Citizens Art Show at Shearers Arms Gallery in Geelong West, Bellarine Quilters at Portarlington, Woodturning Demonstration by Barwon Valley Woodwrights at Bunnings Leopold and North Geelong, and Geelong Sculptors' Alphabet Soup show at 101 Ryrie Arts, Geelong. Collect a program of events from outlets around town or visit www.geelongaustralia. com.au for more information.
ON SONG: Peter Roberts and Rosemary Nugent at the Geelong West Community Garden.
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Sue Marshman, Amy Fisher and Alyson Burchell are here to help Geelong locals celebrate the lives of their loved ones. "There is an option to suit everyone, we understand every funeral plan is unique to each person's personality and offer a range of services tailored to suit individual needs," Alyson says. Alyson, Sue Marshman (Tuckers Funerals)
and Amy Fisher (Succession Legal) are hosting a free information session about funeral planning and legal matters on 22 October, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Tuckers Chapel in Grovedale. Visit www.tuckers.com.au or phone 5221 4788 for more details.
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We plan for different milestones in our lives weddings, careers and even retirement. Planning for our final goodbye makes just as much sense. However, it can be hard to know where to start - particularly with legal and financial institutions regularly adapting to suit our everchanging world. Having the right information can assist in leaving loved ones with a well-planned process following death. To help educate the community, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service and Succession Legal are hosting a free information session for Geelong's Seniors Month. Presenters will discuss a range of topics relating to legal matters and funeral care, including changes to Powers of Attorney and the introduction of Pay By Instalments pre-paid funeral plans. "Every day we see how important these conversations are for families" says Alyson Burchell from Tuckers. "Talking about funerals really helps people to make informed choices." When considering funeral care, previous generations had fewer choices to make.They would rely on family traditions, both cultural and religious, to guide the process. Today there are many ways to express the loss of a loved one and these choices can make people question personal requests and preferences for their funeral.
Mobility, comfort and wellbeing can be affected by many foot conditions or ill-fitting and uncomfortable footwear. At Extra Depth Footwear staff members ensure the perfect fit of comfortable, stylish footwear that includes the correct depth, width and modifications if required. They are proud to announce a new range, DREW Footwear, exclusively at Extra Depth Footwear Geelong, to add to the range of shoes from Germany, England and America. DREW Footwear has a wide range of comfortable, stylish orthotic shoes for active, everyday and all occasions use. It also has a large range of footwear that has been approved by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Extra Depth Footwear works closely with podiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, doctors and allied health professionals. It provides services to Barwon Health University Hospital, Geelong Private Hospital, St John of God Hospital, Epworth Hospital as well as to nursing homes and home visits when required.
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First birthday celebration As one of its first residents, Kathryn Merrett will share an important milestone with Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care in Torquay early next month. Her arrival in aged care coincided with when the Star of the Sea - a Villa Maria Catholic Homes aged care residence - opened its doors on 7 October. Kathryn's daughter, Trish, recalls that one of the hardest things about looking into aged care for her mum was acknowledging that her family needed more support. Trish says she was recovering from breast cancer at the time, had recently become a grandmother for the first time and her dad had died suddenly. "Once Dad died it became obvious that he was actually covering for mum and there was a bit of Alzheimer's there and she wasn't going to cope well on her own," Trish says. The family was impressed with the beautiful design and interiors at the brand new 96-
bed aged care residence. However, most important to them was the quality of care, food and activities on offer. Kathryn is part of a walking group, she enjoys many different activities and staff regularly update Trish about her mum's health and wellbeing. "The staff communicate with me incredibly well," Trish says. "They are very professional. I get good information from them, they know Mum really well." Trish says her mum benefits from the use of Montessori Practice visual aids and activities to support people's memories as they age. "I have seen how it helps Mum with her anxiety," she says. "All those memory prompts are things that older people benefit from because they feel anxious without them. "Mum's health has improved since moving here and she loves the food." Learn more about Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care by calling 1800 036 377.
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Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay next to Kithbrooke Park Country Club. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the time and support to adapt to significant lifestyle changes and help to minimise any disruption during the adjustment period. Ocean Mist offers residents care for a variety of needs through its respite, palliative and memory support services.The centre recognises the immediate and long-term individual needs of residents. Spacious, lockable and secure single, double and adjoining rooms with ensuite bathrooms are available, meaning a couple can still have their loved one by their side. Residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms with personal and meaningful items to create a homely feel. Wheelchair accessible manicured gardens, stimulating indoor and outdoor activities and fresh, homemade food for all dietary requirements make Ocean Mist as close as possible to a home away from home. The management and staff of Ocean Mist are committed to providing high-quality, professional care to their residents and look forward to assisting new residents and loved ones during the transition and after. They encourage involvement and feedback from residents, family, friends and professionals in order to facilitate continuous improvement of our facilities and services. Early childhood learning centres are now
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FREE EVENT! OT’s and Industry Professionals Always Welcome
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Market Square has plenty of offers and freebies for its over 50 customers.
Where Experience Counts Market Square is proud of its history dating back to 1837. Market Square's origins began as eight acres (2.9 hectares) of land, reserved by Governor Sir George Gipps as a town square during the initial surveying of Geelong. Named soon after by local townspeople for its suitability as a produce market, Market Square has always been a popular meeting place in the heart of Geelong CBD. Market Square Shopping Centre, as we know it today, was built from 1984 to 1985 with many of its customers today loyal customers from the day it officially opened on December 3, 1985. As a way of recognising and celebrating many of our loyal customers, Market Square introduced the Experience with us campaign. Providing freebies for over 50s every Tuesday, it aims to celebrate the experience and
thank our over 50-year-old customers who regularly shop at Market Square. Freebies for over 50s change weekly, with old favourites repeated and new offers provided regularly, so there is something of interest to all people. Some other great offers available whilst keeping the grand kids entertained this school holidays are: Village Cinemas - see a movie at Village Cinemas Geelong and receive two hours free parking at Market Square, collect your parking discount voucher from the Village Box Office today. Timezone - simply spend $30 at Timezone and receive two hours free parking at Market Square. Ask Timezone attendants for further information on this great offer.
October Offers* Celebrate Geelong’s Senior Festival with us with these double offers ALL October! 2 Oct - Free Shape & Polish at American Nails & Free Degani Coffee! Relax at American Nails then kick back at Degani Café with a free hot drink! 9 Oct - Free $2 Scratch It & Free Gloria Jeans Coffee! Your chance to win $30,000, plus a free coffee or hot drink. 16 Oct - Free Rook Coffee & ½ Price Parking! Free coffee or hot drink from Rook Sri Lankan Fusion!
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City’s specialists in hearing Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong is centrally located in Yarra Street and has been a family owned practice since 1991, but has actually been operating from the same site since 1989. Being Geelong-owned and staffed by local people, Hearing Aid Specialists takes great pride in helping people to achieve their full hearing potential. "Over the years hearing devices have become more advanced and are able to provide the wearer with better outcomes in a variety of listening situations," Marcel Timmers of Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong says. "Along with the advancement in technology comes the need to be able to accurately assess the performance of the hearing devices." Mr Timmers likens it to buying a sports car but then having it tuned by someone who either doesn't have the right equipment or the experience to extract the correct performance. "Today's hearing devices are more sophisticated and are able to cope with a large variety of listening situations, so it is very important that the devices are calibrated to the individuals hearing loss accurately, but also takes into account the individual needs," Mr Timmers says. "Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong takes the time to understand your needs and works with you to ensure that your devices are not only tuned to your hearing loss, and also strives to help you achieve your hearing goals." Utilising a state-of-the-art hearing device analyser like the "Aurical" Real Ear Analyser, Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong can accurately assess the performance of hearing devices while customers are actually wearing them. This allows Mr Timmers to take into account personal ear characteristics like the shape and size of the ear canal and pinna effect. Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong has set aside some consultations for a free assessment
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People who can hear and engage with their friends and loved ones live better and healthier lives. It is also known that people who treat their hearing loss by getting hearing devices overwhelmingly agree that they have made an incredible difference in their lives.
Here’s 7 reasons how hearing devices can help: 1. Improve brain function by slowing down 5. Improve personal relationships Without cognitive decline Studies have linked the important sense of hearing, you can untreated hearing loss to an increased often miss out on conversations. Regular risk of developing dementia and reduced hearing device use will help you rejoin cognitive functioning. these conversations and continue to enjoy social interations. 2. Reduce the effects of Tinnitus Wearing 6. Boost your self confidence Hearing professionally-fit hearing devices to devices help people feel more in control correct hearing loss can reduce the of their lives. They can feel more annoyance and stress of tinnitus for many motivated to participate in the activities with hearing loss. they love and social engagements 3. Anticipate your needs and adapt became more stimulating and rewarding. automatically New hearing devices 7. Connect to other devices The latest continuously remember and learn what hearing aid technology uses Bluetooth situations you need to hear better in. So, to transform your hearing aids into in a few weeks they will have learned wireless stereo earbuds. They give you your personal hearing preferences and the freedom to interact with all of your automatically adjust. devices, so you can stream a phone call, 4. Improve your safety You can hear listen to iTunes or stream Netflix from warning signs that help you stay safe, your TV or tablet. such as a smoke alarm or car horn.
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Planning for loved ones Have you ever spent time, sometimes months in advance, arranging a wedding or birthday party? Imagine if these events were arranged not only shadowed by grief, but in less than a week. When the time comes to arrange a funeral, a lot of decisions need to be made. This can be eased by pre-planning. Kings Funerals offer a complimentary service where we can sit down with you and record your personal details so that when the time comes, your thoughts are already documented. Pre-planning funeral consultant Julie Spriggs says that apart from ensuring your wishes are considered, more importantly, pre-arranging
can assist your family with the grieving process. “Research shows that many people have chosen which songs are to be played at their funeral, yet only a very small number have made provisions for how the funeral will be paid,” she says. “For pensioners, in January 2017, changes to the Pension Assets Test were introduced. The amount that can to be invested into a Funeral Bond, which is exempt for the Assets test, was recently increased to $13,000. Speak to your Financial Adviser to see if this relates to you. “And don’t forget, if your funeral is pre-paid, we’ll lock in costs at today’s prices.” For more information, call Kings Funerals on 5248 3444.
Empathy at denture clinic Replacing missing or damaged teeth with dentures provides various important benefits. Dentures fill out smiles, improve appearance and aid in speaking, chewing, swallowing and smiling. More importantly, they contribute to good health through their impact on the digestive system. Dental prosthetists are the only registered health care providers specifically trained to construct, fit and maintain dentures. Acknowledged as a provider of denture services by every health fund in Australia, Belmont Denture Clinic has two prosthetists for private patients, Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Victorian Denture Scheme. Jenna Currie and Ian Flintoff pride themselves on listening to patients, showing empathy and obtaining results. Belmont Denture Clinic is committed to the local community, believing that dentures and mouthguards should be affordable for every-
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Belmont Denture Clinic is committed to the local community. one without compromising quality. Belmont Denture Clinic operates out of modern, functional rooms that provide a pleasant experience for patients getting new dentures. Belmont Denture Clinic has the skills and knowledge to work with patients so that new dentures meet required expectations. The clinic is at shop 1, 63 Thomson St, Belmont, phone 5241 6300 or email belmontdentureclinic@gmail.com.
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Experience life by bay To celebrate Geelong Seniors Festival Pelican Shores is opening its gates for an open day on Saturday 27 October. The day will run from 10am to 2pm and will be a great opportunity for anyone who is considering downsizing to visit the village and meet with staff and residents. There will be light entertainment and a BBQ as well as tours of the village and the homes for sale. You'll also have the chance to wander along the waterfront boardwalk and say hi to the resident pelicans and black swans. Pelican Shores offers a serene setting on the water at Corio Bay, just a few minutes' drive from Leopold shops and 10 minutes from the centre of Geelong. Residents of the village enjoy companion-
ship, social support, community spirit and security whilst maintaining a flexible and independent lifestyle. Unlike other retirement living options, Pelican Shores offers a unique finance option known as Shared Equity which enables you to secure a brand new home and the lifestyle you have been dreaming of without having to break the bank. Freed up capital, that would otherwise be tied up in your home, can then be spent or invested as you choose. More information on all that Pelican Shores can offer you will be available at the open day. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. To RSVP please call Cathy or Karen on 03 5250 1382 or visit www.pelicanshores.com.au.
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Help to keep feet moving As people age, they start to pay more attention to the things that assist and detract from physical activity and mobility, says musculoskeletal podiatrist David Kavanagh. "Our feet, knees and hips are crucial to our mobility, as we age these structures can be troublesome to us, due to a lifetime of stress through use," Dr Kavanagh says. But thanks to the latest research and advances in musculoskeletal medicine Foot & Leg Pain Clinics, located in Geelong West, can assist most foot and leg concerns. "Old age is not a reason for putting up with foot and leg pain, there is nearly always something we can do to assist," Dr Kavanagh says. "The key is finding and addressing the cause of the problem and not just treating the symptoms." And Foot & Leg Pain Clinics are experts in
assisting pain, injuries and degenerative issues for people of all ages, including seniors, without the need for surgery or medications. As one of Australia's only purely musculoskeletal-focused podiatric medicine practices, they are leading the way in assisting lower limb pain, injury and degenerative conditions They've successfully assisted thousands of people with foot, leg and hip issues, from professional athletes to the most senior of seniors. In most cases, they can alleviate general joint and tissue pain, improve mobility, assist balance, decrease the risk of falls and slow the progression foot deformities, such as bunions, hammer toes and claw toes. "We can even assist joint and tissue degeneration and conditions such as arthritis utilising the latest natural regenerative therapies like Prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma," Dr Kavanagh says.
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Uniting AgeWell has made a world of difference for Fred and Shirley Bridgewater.
Ageing well Living on the land means everything to Fred Bridgewater. He was born on a farm in western Victoria and spent his life in shearing sheds, driving across the countryside as a seed grader and representing his rural council. But a severe stroke seven years ago almost stripped him of the rural life he loved. Fred and his wife Shirley would have left their 22-acre property by now, if not for the ongoing support Uniting AgeWell has provided. After 10 weeks in hospital, Shirley was determined to keep Fred at home on the farm. "I'd been a nursing aid so I knew I could care for him," Shirley said. "After two weeks I realised I couldn't manage the housework on top of the farm - the irrigation, weeds and cattle - and caring for Fred." Shirley engaged Uniting AgeWell's home
care services. As well as arranging a bathroom renovation, the organisation provides domestic cleaning and daily personal care for Fred and supports the couple to remain active members of the community. "Every week they provide respite so I can have a night out, and they help with Fred's social group and exercise classes," she said. That support means Fred, now aged 81, is able to continue enjoying "the freedom of the country" in the home he bought more than 40 years ago. "Fred is fantastic," Shirley said. "He has always had a veggie garden and he still loves it. He hops across on his wheelchair and sees the neighbour with the horses and cattle." To find out more phone Uniting AgeWell Barwon on 9680 0450, or visit unitingagewell. org
Scooters and Mobility Geelong is still conveniently located at 52 Charles Street, Newcomb, and, as such, is easily accessible from all locations around Geelong, on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast areas. Old-fashioned service is still standard for all customers. Owner-operators Mark and Susan Dillon say recent changes in purchasing power mean they can now buy the world's best products at the best prices. And, of course, these savings are passed directly onto their valued customers without sacrificing service, reliability and back-up support. "We have always been able to supply Leggie, Monarch, Asikis and Merits as our stock products but we can now add Shop rider, Trek, Quango, Drive and Pride scooters to the mix, giving our customers the widest option of choices in the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions," Mark said. "We also stock batteries, tyres and spare parts for scooters and powerchairs along with lots of other mobility and home help products. "October is Seniors Month at Scooters and Mobility and we celebrate by conducting our fifth annual Geelong Scooter Spin. "If you have ever wanted to ride a scooter without any sales pressure at all comes on down every Wednesday in October between 10am and midday. "We will have over 20 scooters and powerchairs in stock all available to test drive. Bookings are requested for catering purposes." To book a place on the scooter spin, arrange an in-home demonstration or service of a scooter or powerchair call 5248 7338 or free call 1800 726 000. Scooters and Mobility Geelong is at 52 Charles Street, Newcomb.
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The importance of being able to count on a timely human response when choosing and using a personal alarm cannot be underestimated. With so much Ron of Rosebud choice around tobelieves the MePACS day it's often hard to personal alarm know which personal system saved his life. alarm is right for you. MePACS is a 24/7 personal alarm service is responded to by real people who can help
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Spicy new look drives Kia By Derek Ogden The Kia Picanto has taken up a position at the leading edge of the Australian light-car market since it was launched 12 months ago, A special edition GT-Line added some extra spice when released to mark Kia's sponsorship of the Australian Tennis Open in January. The new 'top seed' has now been made a permanent fixture of the team. Following a substantial upgrade in equipment, including the addition of Apple i-Play, Android Auto, cruise control, dusk sensing headlamps, driver's safety window and dynamic parking guidelines, the third generation has been given added appeal. It has taken on 16-inch alloy wheels, premium seats with red accents, alloy sports pedals, six-speaker sound system, LED position lamps and daytime running lights, as well as the GTLine trim package with contrasting body accents, dual exhaust tip and body kit. The Picanto GT-Line is available in automatic only and comes in Clear White or three premium colours ($520 option), Aurora Black, Titanium Silver or Signal Red.In pedigree terms, the Picanto owes more to the Italian stand-tall styling of the Fiat 500, rather than the squat British Mini stance. The 2400m wheelbase and corner positioning of the wheels gives reasonable internal space and road-hugging capabilities. Inside, the 7.0-inch touchscreen at the centre of the dashboard is available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for full smartphone integration. A rear-view parking camera with dynamic guidelines is also standard. The GT-Line is driven by a 1.25-litre engine producing 62 kW of power at 6000rpm and 122Nm of torque at 4000rpm. The engine drives the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
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tootling around town and that's it. There's ample head room in the rear for average-sized passengers and 255 litres of luggage space which increases to 1010 litres by folding the 60:40 second-row seat backs. Picanto is ostensibly a five-seater, but shoulder space out back is very limited for three adult passengers abreast. Kia puts official fuel consumption at 5.8 litres per 100km on the combined urban/ highway cycle, emitting 134 g/km of carbon dioxide. With a full load, on city streets, the
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The popular Nissan 370Z has received a slight update, a price cut and minor styling changes as the Japanese manufacturer looks to reposition it as an affordable and timeless offering. Amazingly, the distinguished coupe continues to defy the ravages of time when it comes to exterior appearances. Nissan has made some minor changes, including 19-inch alloys, and a smoked finish on the front and rear lights and door handles. The three hooded gauges on the top of the centre console coupled with the oval instrument cluster lit by a tinge of orange is a quick visual indication that the interior of the 370Z has remained much the same. It is nostalgic and quirky and that alone can almost compensate for those instances where dated design impedes functionality. The steering wheel, for example, is adjustable for height only while the manual handbrak,e which makes a rare outing here, takes up valuable space. Still, the seats - a mix of real and not so real leather - are supportive and comfortable even though getting in and out in a skirt can be quite an accomplishment. The instruments, while simple, are easy to read with dials and buttons all close to hand. Storage is not so crash hot with just one cup holder to fight over, small door bins and a shelf behind the seats that is all but impossible to reach when you are driving. The boot, though shallow, can deal with a couple of overnight bags or five green supermarket bags if you are willing to play a bit of Tetris. The 370Z comes with a reasonablyequipped features list with keyless entry, pushbutton start, electrically adjustable seats, satellite navigation and an eight-speaker Bose audio system with noise cancelling as standard. A 3.7-litre naturally-aspirated V6 takes pride of place under the bonnet of the 370Z. It produces 245kW of power and 363Nm of torque and is paired with either a seven-speed automatic transmission, or a six-speed manual. The 370Z is not rated with ANCAP or NCAP but you can rely on stability and traction control, eight airbags and ABS with brake assist and EBD. It does miss out on the latest driver-assist technology, so things like blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking, which are regarded as advantages in new cars. The thing that makes the 370Z fun is that you have to actively drive it. It takes a real willingness to find that sweet sport between the clutch and accelerator, the
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Mia Huppatz (right) celebrates winning the first leg of the GromSearch with the other under 14s finalists.
Groms win for Mia By Luke Voogt Jan Juc surfer Mia Huppatz battled tough surf on Monday to take out the first event of the Rip Curl GromSearch. "It felt amazing!" the 13-year-old told the Indy on Tuesday morning. "My goal for the comp was to get into the final, so winning it was a reward for all the work I've put in." Organisers moved the comp to its backup location at Torquay Point, where local and interstate juniors toughed it out in sloping righthanders and a shifty line-up. "It was pretty difficult," Huppatz said. "It wasn't too big but it was really choppy and bumpy and (there was an) onshore (wind). "It's a bit more protected (at Torquay Point) but the waves are a lot weaker so it's harder to surf." But the patient grommet waited in challenging 3-4ft swell, before surfing an 8.5-point wave to victory. "I was out the back for a while, then got that wave and tried to just surf as best as I could on it, I suppose," she said. The year 7 student surfs before and after
school, or both if she can. "I want to become a professional surfer," she said. Her dedication and tips from her dad and coach helped her snare the win, she said. "I was remembering what we focussed on at the beach." Huppatz ousted Barwon Heads' grommet and Australian champion Ellie Harrison, who often surfs in older age groups. "I surf against her a fair bit - usually she beats me - so that was good," she said. "It was bit of a reward for how hard I've tried and practiced." While many of the local competitors are
friends, competition is fierce in the surf, according to Huppatz. "We help push each other," she said. "If someone's trying to surf really good then the next surfer tries to surf really good too, and it just builds us up." Huppatz won the Victorian and South Australian legs of the GromSearch in the under 12s division last year, before coming second in the Australian final. She has four more events to qualify in the top 10 to make the GromSearch national final this year, and then compete to go one better. The winners will represent Australia in their age group against the best junior surfers from around the world at the GromSearch International Final. In the under 16 boys Jan Juc's Indi White scored an excellent heat total of 16.17 but fell just short of the required total to win in the final. Mia's younger sister Isla won the female Rising Star award, after coming second in the under 12 girls. "They put in the effort so it's good for them, they deserve it," said the girls' proud father Marcus Huppatz.
Ablett becomes Brownlow Medal legend Dual Brownlow medallist Gary Ablett on Monday became the single highest vote-getter in the award's history. With two votes in round 20 against Hawthorn, the Little Master jumped ahead of Gary Dempsey to take sole ownership of the mantle. With 248 career votes Ablett is now two votes clear of any other and his 53 best-onground performances are seven more than the mark set by Chris Judd in second place. It was a record-breaking night for Ablett, who also became the first man to poll Brownlow votes against all 18 league teams. Teammate Patrick Dangerfield is not far behind Ablett, requiring votes against St Kilda to also complete the set. Dangerfield was the highest-polling Cat on the night, finishing three votes ahead of Ablett and Joel Selwood after storming home to record eight votes in the final four rounds. The effort gave Dangerfield, the 2016 medallist, a tenth-placed finish on the night. Fellow All Australian Tom Stewart was barely recognised by the umpires, recording just four single votes in four separate performances. geelongindy.com.au
AFL LEGEND: Gary Ablett with wife Jordan on the Brownlow Medal red carpet. Debutant Tim Kelly, who is yet to re-sign for the Cats, received 13 votes. Ten Cats polled votes on the evening, accumulating a total 88 that left Geelong in fourth place on the league table. The day before the Brownlow, Geelong
Cats' valiant women lost by just 13 points to Hawthorn in a pressure-packed VFLW Grand Final. The Hawks' watertight defence kept Geelong scoreless in the second quarter and goalless in the third, extending a two-point quarter time lead to 13 at the final break. The Cats scored a goal in the last quarter to challenge Hawthorn. But Hawthorn's Emily Gilder slotted a setshot goal 12 minutes in, from a free kick, to seal the win. Nina Morrison (20 disposals and a gamehigh six inside-50s) and Olivia Purcell (19 and game-highs of 10 tackles and eight clearances) were best on ground for Geelong. Madeline Keryk (16 disposals and eight tackles), Richelle Cranston (15 and seven clearances) and Maddy McMahon (14 and 23 hitouts) were similarly hard-nosed in contests as the Cats won the clearance count and generated 34 inside-50s to 24. But Hawthorn won the tackle count 84 to 78 and their suffocating pressure helped minimise the effectiveness of Geelong's forward line.
This week saw snapper anglers blow the dust off their gear and hook into some serious fish. Fishing the edge of the channel out from Clifton Springs was a hot spot with numerous anglers reporting great captures from the area. Paul Rahman and Paul Kovzan caught snapper to 7kg using fresh-caught squid as bait while Sam Pitman also caught big snapper and 4 gummy sharks after dark. The squid fishing from Clifton Springs right along the Bellarine has continued to produce bag limit captures with some land-based locations like Queenscliff and St Leonards pier worth a mention. Huge squid continue to fire in the Point Lonsdale bight with baited jigs being far more effective than artificial jigs. Fishing the Barwon River mouth saw Australian salmon caught by those casting metal lures from the restaurant pier or wading out to the edge of the drop off, accessible from the beach at low tide on the Ocean Grove side. The surf beaches and rock platforms right along the coast from Lorne to Apollo Bay are always worth a visit too this time of year. If you're looking to keep the kids entertained these school holidays then try fishing Barwon River estuary anywhere along the end of Sheepwash Rd in Barwon Heads. Using small pieces of squid or pippie on a size 6 long shank hook with a small sinker cast out only a few meters from the bank, you're sure to have plenty of bites from mullet and small salmon. Lake Purrumbete has given up a number of big brown trout to those trolling the east side of the lake this week. Flat trolling big lures or Tassie Devils at sunrise, then down rigging a little deeper as the morning progresses, is a proven technique. Stoney Creek gets a mention this week after reports of big redfin on the chew. Redfin to potentially 50cm are available with soft plastics and soft vibes worked close to the bottom being a favourite for the big fish.
THEY'RE BITING: A lucky angler reels in a gummy shark at Barwon Heads.
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