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Cycle lanes ‘beat’ parks By Luke Voogt Belmont traders have threatened legal action if bike lanes go ahead on High Street following a council survey for the controversial plans. Traders including baker Sean Clark told the Indy they would seek compensation if construction of bike lanes impacted their businesses. “Any major construction works need to be done at night,” said Mr Clark, who is also Geelong Cycling

Club’s track director. “If they’re going to work during the day we’re not going to have any business.” The warning came after council on Wednesday released the results of its 2611-person survey, in which 63 per cent voted for bike paths of some type. No bike paths and minor treatments for cyclists to share the road was most popular of the survey’s four options, at 35 per cent. Continued page 2

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From page 1 But options 2A and 2B combined, both of which would see the street lose 30 car parks for separated bike paths, received 39 per cent of votes. Option 3, to replace all on-stree parking with protected bike lanes on either side of the street, earned 24 per cent of votes. “Council can say whatever they like but option two is still two options,” Mr Clark said. Cafe owner Kevin Dizdarevic also vowed to seek compensation if construction affected his business. “We’ve just bought the business 13 months ago,“ he said. “We’ve got staff and bills to pay.“ Mr Dizdarevic said 80 per cent of his customers were elderly, many “computer illiterate”. “I asked all the local residents if they’ve done (the survey) and they said no they didn’t.” Clothing shop owner Vince Albanese also said the survey disadvantaged the elderly. But cycling advocate and former Bikesafe president Barton van Laar said plenty of cyclists in

their 60s and 70s did not use the internet either. Mr van Laar welcomed the survey’s results, which he said showed “overwhelming” community support for bike lanes. “It doesn’t surprise me,” he said. “People want to see change in High Street and people don’t want it to continue to be a throughway.” Mr van Laar said combining options 2A and 2B was fair given their similarity. “It wouldn’t matter what the conclusion of the survey were, there would still be critics,” he said. “There comes a point where council has to make a choice, they’ve made a concerted effort to get public consultation.” Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood and council chief executive officer Martin Cutter were yet to commit to an option. But Mr Cutter said the survey showed support for “higher“ levels of change. Acting director city services Vicki Shelton said the survey results reflected Geelong’s demographics.

Council has lost its legal bid to stop Geelong RSL installing 30 extra pokies. Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor granted a conditional approval to Geelong RSL for the plans on Monday. Councillor Sarah Mansfield described the decision as disappointing given Geelong was suffering “record high” financial losses at the pokies. But City Hall’s “strong argument“ against the application in the two-day hearing had ensured a number of strict conditions to reduce the harm of the extra machines, she said. Council allocated its in-house legal team and up to $8000 for external representation to argue its case. The extra 30 pokies would cause about $2.9 million in gambling losses during the first 12 months, according to council. Greater Geelong has a total of 1,292 pokies, which caused gambling losses of more than $118 million during 2017-18. At Tuesday night’s meeting, council received an estimate of costs to re-establish Geelong Gambling Advisory Committee. City officers have estimated $52,550 would cover the cost of staff, public awareness programs, public forums and advocacy initiatives for the committee. “This is something for us to strongly consider in our budget process,” Cr Mansfield said. “There’s a lot that can be done - it’s not purely about reducing the number of pokies. “The committee could also lead education initiatives, develop strategies to promote responsible gambling, and lobby on behalf of the community on this issue.” Geelong RSL president Andrew Hann declined to comment on the matter.

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Bailed teen back in court angers public A teenager’s alleged burglary spree while on bail in Geelong has prompted calls for tougher laws. Readers slammed the bail system after the Indy reported online this week that police had charged the 19-year-old for a series of burglaries despite already facing a return to court on a “previous offence”. “What is the point of bail?” asked Lauren Parmenter on an Indy Facebook post linking to the story. “Almost every crime you hear about the person responsible is always 'on bail'. “Perhaps they should get rid of bail or make some tighter or harsher penalties.” Others, including Monika Dorling, ex-

pressed similar frustration. “Surprise, surprise,” Ms Dorling posted. “Police catch them and our justice system lets them out.” Police revealed the teenager’s arrest in their own social media post as the male prepared to front court over his latest alleged offences. The police post indicated he could face additional charges as investigators continued probing his alleged burglary spree. The arrest followed investigations of a “series” of burglaries at commercial premises, predominantly in Belmont’s High St precinct but also involving “other areas”, police said. The investigators viewed “numerous pieces

of CCTV footage from numerous addresses” before arresting the alleged burglar at Corio Police Station last Friday. “This male has been interviewed for approximately nine business burglaries and related thefts including one at the car wash in Belmont,” police said.” “Further enquiries are still being made. The man was on bail for an alleged previous offence on 27 November, police said. He was remanded in custody last Friday ahead of an appearance at Geelong Magistrates Court. The police post revealing the arrest described it as “great work by all those involved”.

Murder charges A former Corio vigilante has appeared in court charged with murdering Waurn Ponds’ Maddison Pante, whose body was discovered in a burnt tent at Geelong Showgrounds last week. Nicholas Cross, 31 and now of no fixed address, was remanded to reappear in court on 10 May alongside alleged accessories to murder Tracy Ann Menzies, 31, of Bell Park, and Colac 34-year-old Todd Daryl Sell.

$65m events Major events injected almost $65 million into greater Geelong’s economy in the last financial year, according to final figures released this week. The 24 events, such as Festival of Sails and Cadel Evans Road Race, attracted 500,000 participants and spectators whose combined spending supported up to 517 full-time jobs, a council report said.

Minors confirmed Two local minor-party candidates have officially won election to state parliament’s Upper House despite each achieving less than three per cent of the vote. Victorian Electoral Commission this week formally declared Animal Justice Party’s Andy Meddick and Derry Hinch Justice Party representative Stuart Grimley as two of the five MPs who will represent Western Victoria.

Dogs boost Dogs have 21 new off-leash spaces around greater Geelong but also face new restrictions on how close they can roam to some cricket and playground zones. Councillors increased off-leash areas to 39 while stipulating that dogs must stay 10 metres from turf wickets and playground equipment under council’s new dog-control policy, which garnered almost 600 public responses during consultations.

Scholes dies Former federal Member for Corio Gordon Scholes has died, aged 87. The 35-year Labor MP, who served as speaker during the 1975 constitutional crisis and as a minister in the Hawke Government, died surrounded by family at home in Grovedale on Sunday.

Committee ‘step-up’ Geelong’s council has “stepped up” its campaign for faster trains with a new committee. City Hall said mayor Bruce Harwood and deputy Peter Murrihy would represent council on the “informal” New Spirit of Progress Committee to push for faster regional trains, including a 32-minute service between Geelong and Melbourne.

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Yamatji woman Laura English has become Deakin University's first Indigenous doctor after graduating on Thursday afternoon. “It's the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. It's been an absolute emotional rollercoaster, but it was definitely worth it,” Laura said. “I always wanted to work in health and had medicine in the back of my mind but never

thought I could get there. “I really want to show Indigenous students that becoming a doctor is something that is reachable if they want it.” Laura graduated alongside husband Terrance, who she met during her course and married last year. The couple will start internships together at University Hospital Geelong next year.

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Machinery in grassfire link By Luke Voogt A blaze that burnt through more than 1200 hectares of grassland near Little River likely resulted from machinery, police have revealed. Investigators received reports the fire broke out at an Edgars Road property as a result of machinery, which they have since seized for forensic examination. Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have since interviewed a 58-year-old Little River man following the incident. They released the man pending further enquiries and were “confident there would be no further incidents involving his machinery“, a Victoria Police spokesperson said. There are no other people involved, the spokesperson added. “Police would like to thank members of the community who reported the incident which resulted in the fire being contained,” the spokesperson said. “No one was injured as a result of the fire and the investigation remains ongoing.” Originally authorities believed the fire had three ignition points and that it was deliberately-lit. Investigators were now treating the fire as accidental, a police spokesperson said. The fires caused Vic Emergency to issue evacuation warnings for Little River, Mambourin, Manor and other nearby towns. About 50 fire trucks and seven aircraft brought the fire under control about 8pm on Friday, after it burnt through grassland for about eight hours. No one died in the fire, which CFA incident controller Geoff McGill described as a “great win“. “The fire destroyed a shed but no homes, Mr McGill told the ABC.

$4.15m house ‘best’ A $4.15 million sale at Barwon Heads has topped regional Victoria’s property market for 2018, according to the state’s peak real estate body. The sprawling absolute-waterfront home at 6 Carr St achieved the year’s “apex sale” outside Melbourne, said Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) chief Gil King. “The Cape Cod-style stunner in a prime location on a 1391sqm block boasts Barwon River frontage complete with a boat ramp, moorings and jetty,” Mr King said. The REIV noted that Barwon Heads was also Victoria’s “most-expensive regional postcode”. “Proximity to water was the shared key

component of the top five country sales this year, Mr King said. “The second highest sale was for 48 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, which exchanged hands for $4 million. The five-bedroom house is complimented by manicured gardens and close to many recreation, dining and shopping options.” A home in the Ballarat suburb of Lake Wendouree achieved the third-highest sale result but local coastal properties most of the remaining top 10. A “modern masterpiece” with a lap pool and “striking views” in Ocean Grove’s Orton St sold for $3.07 million in April, Mr King said.

A “stunning” six-bedroom home near Point Lonsdale Lighthouse had the fifth highest result with a price of $2.85 million, while a Lorne home “snapped up” for $2.6 million was seventh. A similar result earned eighth place for a home in Rippleside’s Balmoral Crt. The sale results in country Victoria contrasted figures for Melbourne, which has recorded falling prices in recent months. “Regional Victoria has been the star of the Victorian property market in 2018 with a healthy increase in the median house price as well as some stand out sales,” Mr King said.

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Jess and Neve’s turkey treat By Luke Voogt St Albans Park’s Jess Gysen was thrilled to be one of the Indy’s four Talkin Turkey winners this week. “I don’t ever win things, so that’s awesome,” the 28-year-old said. Two-year-old daughter Neve helped Jess track down the four turkey icons hiding in the ads of last week’s paper. The win of a tasty whole turkey, just in time for Christmas, came as builders prepare to start construction on the pair’s new home after the leukaemia death of Jess’s husband. “So it will be good not to have find money to buy a (turkey),” she said. “I’ll just have to figure out how to cook it.” Jess was looking forward to arriving with her delicious turkey when she visited cousins

in Melbourne on Christmas day. “I just like getting together with all the family, eating food and not having to worry about anything else,” she said. Fellow week-two turkey winner Anne Bartlett said she would donate her turkey for Christ Church Geelong’s Christmas meal for the homeless. “I’m going away for Christmas, so I reckon they’ll love it,” Anne said. The three-week competition’s last four turkeys are up for grabs this week. Entries are open online at geelongindy. com.au/competitions. Entries can also be submitted at the Indy’s office on level one, 78 Moorabool St, Geelong. Entrants must name each of the four advertisers with a turkey.

The pending closure of ANZ’s Belmont branch has angered customers and traders, who this week voiced concerns for the elderly. Local promoter and bank customer Hugo Armstrong described the High St branch, which closes on 16 January, as “one of the busiest you’ll walk into”. “I’ve got no problem with them closing branches where the population has moved on,” he said. “But on the average day I reckon it’s busier than the one in the CBD - it’s flat stick. Surely the statistics tell you this branch absolutely pumps.” The decision stunned Mr Armstrong, given the number of elderly shoppers in High Street. High Street trader Vince Albanese agreed the closure would impact the elderly. Travelling to ANZ’s other branches in Waurn Ponds or central Geelong would be too difficult for some Belmont pensioners, he said. “They don’t use online banking, or they get their family to help them with it. If they’re on their own even switching banks is difficult.” Older clients who lived in nearby retirement villages or had medical appointments in High Street relied on the bank, Mr Albanese said. “You’ve got all the big medical centres here.”

Mr Albanese predicted most customers would switch to other major bank branches in the street following the closure. “ANZ is the quietest of all of them,” he said. “That said, it’s still significantly busy. Every time I’ve been there there’s never been a shortage of customers, that’s for sure. “But if another one was to go it would become an issue.” The decision was about the bank’s bottom line, Mr Albanese said. But an ANZ spokesperson said an increasing number of customers using online banking had led to the closure. Only seventeen per cent of customers at the Belmont branch visited it in person, with 66 per cent preferring to bank online, the spokesperson said. “This has led ANZ to reshape the branch network in places like Geelong and Ballarat.” The bank had hired additional staff at its Waurn Ponds branch about 4km away “to assist with this change”, the spokesperson said. “These have been difficult decisions and we apologise for the inconvenience we know this will cause some of our customers.” ANZ were supporting employees at the Belmont branch and “making every effort to find them redeployment opportunities”, the spokesperson said.

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Health boss did a runner A local union official has accused Barwon Health boss Ruth Salom of abandoning her post following her resignation over the weekend. “She’s run into a brick wall, taken her bat and ball and gone,” said Andrew Hewat, assistant secretary of Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association (VAHPA). “She failed to notify the board; she went to the media first and fired off some cheap shots in the process.” Professor Salom spoke of “equality between sexes” and suggested Barwon Health had failed to modernise their practices in a statement revealing her resignation. Mr Hewat, who has long accused Prof Salom of attempting to privatise services at University Hospital Geelong, described the claims as “pretty baseless”. “Being an employee at Barwon Health has its pitfalls but I wouldn’t have said that gender equality is one of them,” he said. “Diversity and equality is one they work very hard at. “We also find that offensive and disrespectful that she would make claims that we are not innovative.” The resounding Labor victory had left Prof Salom without the support to “run her privatisation agenda”, Mr Hewat said. “I think she realised she wasn’t going to get what she wanted.” About 40 VAHPA members protested Prof

Salom’s “privatisation agenda” at Barwon Health’s annual general meeting on 29 November, Mr Hewat said. “I reckon that was the straw that broke the camel’s back. She went off on leave after that. Mr Hewat had previously accused Prof Salom failing to adequately staff University Hospital Geelong’s new CT scanner. “Clearly she was taking the hospital in a different direction from what it had always been.” But he welcomed the resignation. “They’ve been hiding behind her ruling basically but now that she’s gone there should be no reasons why they can’t facilitate these staffing levels that we require.” Barwon Health was unable to provide Prof Salom’s contact details or contact her on behalf of Indy as she was no longer an employee, a spokesperson said. The Indy was otherwise unable to reach Prof Salom for comment before deadline. Meanwhile, the chief of Geelong’s biggest stadium has resigned after about two years in the job, citing family reasons. Kardinia Park Stadium Trust chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Brown announced on Monday he would stand down on 15 February, 2019. “Like many people, I find myself at a stage in my life where our aging parents are requiring more support and more of my time, and now is the right time to give back to them.

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A survey of almost 1800 Geelong residents has shown young Australians support a tax on sugary drinks, according to the study’s authors. Medical students Tom Richardson and Brendan Yanada, both 27, surveyed 1793 people aged 18 to 30 for the study, which they published today. The trainee doctors surveyed residents across greater Geelong, from Lara to the Bellarine Peninsula, in three weeks following their exams in November 2017. “We both realised we were quite passionate about obesity,“ said Mr Richardson, who lives in East Geelong. “We wanted to allow young adults to have their say. We did the bulk of the surveying and managed to recruit ten other medical students to help.” About 48 per cent of survey participants supported a sugary drink tax, while 20 per cent opposed it and the remainder were undecided. Surveyors questioned participants on a tax of 40 cents per 100 grams of sugar, equating to about 15 cents extra for a can of soft drink or 80 cents for a two litre bottle. Support for tax rose to more than two thirds if its proceeds subsidised fruit and vegetables or exercise facilities, Mr Richardson said. Federal Government and opposition last week ruled out a sugar tax, despite it being a key recommendation in a recent senate enquiry into obesity. While Mr Richardson admitted there was “no silver bullet” for obesity, he said the survey contradicted parliament’s decision. “I think the government has a responsibility to try to promote healthy living and behaviour.“ Greater Geelong had relatively similar demographics to the rest of Australia according to ABS data, Mr Richardson said.

Belchers Corner is set for demolition in early 2019 with council-employed contractors to begin the final stage of stabilisation works next Tuesday. Geelong’s council expected the works to be complete in two weeks, allowing for the demolition of the historic 92-year-old building. Council planning director Gareth Smith said the works would ensure Belchers Corner building was “no longer at imminent risk of collapse”. “It is important that this demolition takes place as efficiently as possible, while protecting the community’s safety at all times.” Lane closures will be in place on Ryrie Street early Tuesday morning for trucks to pour sand and concrete into the basement of the building. Partial closures would remain in place during the works but council expected to reopen the affected lanes at 9am each day to minimise disruption to traffic. Council representatives would meet with an administrator acting on behalf of the Belchers Corner Owners Corporation to finalise plans for demolition, Mr Smith said. “These plans must be approved by independent civil engineers and the city’s municipal building surveyor. “We will continue to communicate directly with surrounding businesses impacted by these works.” Contractors recently completed aboveground works, including the shoring up walls. Severe concrete cancer forced the closure of the building in July, putting some of its owners out of business. City Hall closed the building after labelling it a public safety risk.

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SWEET AS: Brendan Yanada's and Tom Richardson's Australian-first study has shown young (Rebecca Hosking) people support a tax on sugary drinks. 188726 Gender, weight, socioeconomic status and soft drink consumption had little impact on the survey results, he said. Mr Richardson and Mr Yanada published the extracurricular study in today’s Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Research supervisor and director of Deakin’s obesity centre, Colin Bell, congratulated the pair on their “Australian-first“ study.

“Young people are the highest consumers of sugary drinks, but there’s been no research until now to understand how they feel about a sugar-sweetened beverage tax,” Professor Bell said. “This study shows they are clearly supportive if the money raised from a tax is used for health promotion.”

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MEETINGS CENTRAL GEELONG MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of the Central Geelong Marketing Committee will be held at the Iris at Wintergarden, 51 McKillop Street, Geelong on Tuesday 18 December at 7.30am. This meeting is open to the public.

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Tuesday 18 December 2018 at 6.00pm. Item to be discussed is Planning Permit Application No PP–112–2018 for Use and Development of a Retirement Village and Aged Care Facility at 151–169 South Valley Road, Highton. This meeting is open to the public.

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT FUND GRANTS SECOND ROUND 2018-19 - NOW OPEN

PIZZA GOODNESS: Torquay Lions Club president Tricia Blane gives a $10,000 cheque for to Foundation 61 program manager Cameron Sawyer.

We are pleased to announce a second round of a range of grant programs to assist not-forproﬁt organisations with local projects and events that beneﬁt the wider Geelong community:

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Pizza was on the menu last month when Torquay Lions Club donated $10,000 for a third consecutive year to Foundation 61, for drug rehabilitation. The pizza was a thank you to the club for another donation earlier this year for an outdoor oven, explained Cameron Sawyer, Foundation 61’s program manager. “We are very grateful for the support the club gives to us,” he said. “At the Lions’ recent visit for dinner, we produced all the pizzas needed from the oven.” Foundation 61 provides drug rehabilitation at Mt Duneed for 15 participants, including two in rooms funded by Torquay Lions Club. The club donated funds from its annual bowls day for the outdoor oven and 30 mem-

bers got a taste of their proceeds on 29 November. Club president Tricia Blane presented a $10,000 cheque to Foundation 61 to help “rebuild broken lives”. “We have committed the club to support the centre for at least another two years,” she said. “Torquay Lions have built a wonderful relationship with the team at Foundation 61. “We greatly appreciate their work and we are proud to be able to help in some way.“ Foundation 61 resident Hendrick Eveleigh spoke about to the members about his personal journey and the programs and facilities at the centre.

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Geelong residents will face no extra water restrictions this summer, "even under the worst climate conditions", Barwon Water has announced this week. The city's water storage levels heading into a dry summer were at 57 per cent on Monday, below 72 per cent the same time last year. Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter urged residents to use water wisely this summer. But she said Geelong's water supply was secure next year and for years to come, even in extremely dry weather. "Our modelling shows that water restrictions won't be needed in any of our service areas, even under the worst climate conditions," Ms Slatter said. The decision follows Bureau of Meteorology predictions of a drier-than-usual summer, due to warmer-than-average temperatures and average rainfall over the next three months. State Government and Barwon Water had invested in infrastructure, such as a Melbourne to Geelong pipeline, to shore up supply, Ms Slatter said. Together with responsible water use, the investments helped keep local water supply stable, she said. "We encourage people to keep up the good work to make sure we continue to have plenty of water available." Barwon Water would continue to restrict sprinkler and watering system use to between 6pm and 10am and enforce trigger nozzle requirements, Ms Slatter said. geelongindy.com.au

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SECURE: Barwon Water's West Barwon Reservoir. Barwon Water recently released its Annual Water Outlook and was preparing a 50-year plan for water demand. The authority reviews the plan every five years to respond to changes in climate, population growth and development. Water demand was at its highest in the early 1980s, when Geelong's population was about half what it is today, according to Barwon Water historic data. Since 1981-82 water demand has reduced by about 28 per cent. "This significant drop in water use is due, in part, to people adopting more water-wise behaviours during and beyond the drought of the early to mid-2000s," Ms Slatter said. "It shows the powerful impact of everyday conservation habits, like taking shorter showers and fixing leaks, in reducing our collective water use."

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Changes to your home garbage collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day apply only to residents who have a Tuesday collection day. These residents will need to place their bins out on Friday night for collection on Saturday 22 December and Saturday 29 December. All enquiries contact City of Greater Geelong on 5272 5272.

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STAR: Dr Ellen Moon, pictured in Antarctica, is promoting STEM studies to women.

Mount Duneed engineer Ellen Moon has become a ‘Superstar of STEM’ in a national program promoting the achievements of women in science. Science Minister Karen Andrews welcomed 60 women including Dr Moon into the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) program on Tuesday. The program, Superstars of STEM, teaches advanced communication skills to participants for them to better promote their research. Dr Moon was excited to promote science to young people in Geelong, especially girls. “A really important component of getting

more girls involved in science and technology at school is having those visible role models there, so they ... know they can do it too,” she said. Dr Moon travelled to Antarctica on an all-female voyage earlier this year as part of Homeward Bound, a leadership initiative for women scientists. At times she felt like she had sailed into a painting during the voyage, she told the Indy in June. Deakin’s executive dean of science and engineering Karen Hapgood congratulated Dr Moon on her acceptance into Superstars of STEM.

“Deakin knows that when women are given the opportunity to succeed in STEM they don’t just contribute, they lead the pack,” she said. The fantastic initiative created a “critical mass of Australian female scientists to act role models, especially for young women and girls“, Professor Hapgood said. The program also promoted equal representation in the media of women and men in STEM, Professor Hapgood said. Dr Moon is a lecturer in Deakin’s School of Engineering and her research focusses on heavy metals in the environment.

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BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to Bupa Dental Belmont, where I recently had implant surgery without pain and with minimal swelling and no bruising. I’m pleased and grateful. Shirley, Highton Bouquets to Darryl Rowe (Letters, 7 December), who was so correct about the way Greens are acting. If they didn’t have climate change and asylum seekers the Greens would be out of work. Secondary students are protesting about climate change because their Greens teachers want votes next year. That’s low. RB, Herne Hill

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Mars needs chargers In breaking news, I’ve just received a text from two Aussies who stowed away on the InSight voyage to Mars and are now contemplating spending Christmas on the red planet. “We’ve just realised that Santa won’t get here in time, but there’s no snow or carrots for the reindeer anyway,” they wrote. “This year we won’t care if the price of petrol goes up, or the brewery workers go on strike. However future Yuletide travellers or settlers coming here can be assured that the cricket season will not be interrupted by rain. “The dairy farmers will be happy; there are no cows here to be milked twice on Christmas Day. And there are no mozzies or flies to spoil the barbie. “They’ll have to bring everything, though. There are no shops for buying last-minute items or exchanging gifts they don’t like. “Don’t bother bringing your surfboard, thermal undies, or skis. And be prepared to post your Christmas mail early, like about Easter time. “The beer is going to be warm but the roast dinner and the plum pudding sure won’t get cold! “There’s no TV, so we won’t be watching all the old repeats like you lot back on Earth. “Tell Mum we won’t be home for the New Year’s Eve fireworks, and it looks like we’ll miss out on the Queen’s speech as well. “But we wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy - oops - can’t find anywhere to plug in the phone charger!“ Melva Stott Anglesea

Boating funds sink All boating licence fees should be returned back into better infrastructure for Victorian fishers and boaters. On October 31, Labor matched our commitment to return 100 per cent of boat licence fees back into better facilities but barely a month later Daniel Andrews has already reeled in his promise. The Victorian Government collects over $27 million annually in boating fees but Labor’s budgeted to return just $9.5 million annually. It’s a massive shortfall and a massive disappointment for regional Victorians. The ramp-rage campaign and lobbying from Victoria’s peak fishing and boating groups, including VRFish and the Boating Industry Association of Victoria, have made it clear Victorians want a fair share instead of the scraps Labor’s offering. In the lead up to the election, Daniel Andrews told Victorians: “I say what I do, and I do what I say”. But that doesn’t include delivering for Victoria’s recreational fishers and boaters. Peter Walsh MP Leader of The Nationals

Start making sense Week after week in the Geelong Indy a crop of pseudoscientists argue the toss about the best way to tackle what ails our planet. A phrase like ‘Everything’s either black or white’ is likely not politically correct but it is the only phrase that comes to mind when l look at the Letters page. Renewables aren’t in good enough supply to rely on them totally, so what’s wrong with phasing them in while slowly reducing fossil fuel energy? Apparently everything, according to the word warriors, perhaps including the risk of no longer having an excuse for writing geelongindy.com.au

Bouquets to an honest Lara couple who returned my dropped electricity bill money on 10 December. May you have a merry Christmas. Ron, Lara

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Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 copious letters to the press. Just for the record, I have solar panels on my roof, save water, grow my own vegetables, and limit the use of my car, to name a few efficient uses of energy and resources. Is it possible to apply a big dose of common sense? Sadly, l think not. Elizabeth Cross St Albans Park

Trust them, they’re experts I read on the Letters page that a number of people disagree with the vast bulk of evidence about human-created climate change. I don’t understand the underlying reasoning and the explanations given are rarely well thought out. Climate change is not a new idea. Books were being written about the topic in the ‘70s and ‘80s, urging immediate action. Scientific papers were published 50 years earlier and the concept first appeared in Victorian times. This is not something that has suddenly appeared, and the evidence has been building and refined over the whole time. Nit-picking about any specific study, justified or not, does not explain away the century of work on climate change. Indeed, most denialist arguments have been refuted many times. Some people will not alter their beliefs whatever the proof, which gives lie to any pretence of scientific rigour, but perhaps others will ask: what if experts, who have spent their lives on the subject, know what they are talking about and the self-taught nuffies are just repeating the same talking points over and over again? Peter Mitchell Geelong

Ridiculous in reality When is the nonsense regarding global warming going to stop? Of course global warming is occurring. Earth’s atmosphere has been changing since it began billions of years ago. The comprehensive scientific evidence detailing the changes shows that the Antarctic was once completely forested and the seas were up to 59 metres) higher than now. The reasons are probably many and might include, for instance, the constant changing movement of Earth on its axis or even asteroid collisions, all of which was occurring before humans used fossil fuels. Blaming everything on the burning of fossil fuels is ridiculous. Humans are a major part of the problem but fortunately have creative brains. How do we cope with the real reality? Graham J Bradbury North Geelong

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Real Thing hits Geelong By Luke Voogt Despite 52 years in music and one of the most iconic Australian songs of all time, Russell Morris credits much of his success to "blind luck". "Every now and again you throw some mud at the wall and it just sticks," he told the Indy, ahead of his next Geelong show tomorrow. "You never know what the public is going to like." Morris was working with Powder Finger's Bernard Fanning and prolific American producer Nick DiDia on a new album at Byron Bay on Tuesday. "We've got vocals today and keyboards tomorrow," he said in a break from recording. Morris described the new album as "a little tougher" than his past few blues records. "If I did another blues album, people would greet it with a collective yawn," he said. Experimenting with vocals and a few happy accidents had given some tracks a quirky edge, he said. "I was struggling on one of the vocals and getting the phrasing right - it's come up bizarre but interesting." Even after releasing a more than a dozen albums in his career, Morris said waiting for the reaction to a new record was "really scary". "You can dance as fast as you can, put the red noses on and clown shoes, but if people don't like it, there's not much you can do about it. "People either dine out on it or just leave it for the birds." Fans would have to wait for the new album, Morris said. "We probably won't start playing it until February and we'll release it in March." Instead 'The Real Thing' will have the

REAL THING: Russell Morris returns to Sphinx Hotel on Saturday. crowd singing 'oh-mow-ma-mow-mow' and 'na-nana-na' when he comes to Sphinx Hotel tomorrow night. The catchy nonsensical chants of The Real Thing and Hush are arguably more famous than the lyrics, in the psychedelic rock songs. "I think we were lost for words," Morris admitted. "It was just the time - there were lots of songs like that with chanting." Morris again had success with three blues

that allowed today's aspiring musicians to reach larger audiences but destroyed record sales, Morris explained. "(Bands are) being paid peanuts and they're trying desperately hard to stay together. Wow that's a hard row to hoe." Morris's voice was still going strong at age 70 thanks to his singing teacher, who also taught John Farnham, he said. "John and I were very lucky; we had a great singing teacher. Our voices have hung in there.

albums in the last decade. "Shark Mouth was just a nice little blues album - I was never thinking it would (go) platinum," he said. "I thought I'd had my time in the sun." Making the bigtime was easier in the '60s than now, Morris admitted. "We thought it would be over at 25. It was adventure, we didn't think it was a career, we thought it was a bit of fun." The internet was a "double-edged sword"

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Carus cooped up at Grove By Justin Flynn Fremantle-based singer/songwriter Carus Thompson will end 2018 with a bang by playing his final gig of the year at Ocean Grove’s Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill. Following the successful release of his album ‘Island’ last year, Thompson said he can’t wait to get back to the Chook Shop on Saturday night. “I think I’ve been playing the Chook Shop for maybe 10 years now,” he said. “I love the intimacy of the venue. There is just an energy in the room always. You can connect with every member of the audience, and everyone feels like they are part of the show. “I’ve played lots of big festivals and supports over the years, but my favourite venue for a show is always a small one. You can bring people down to quiet when you need, and then you can rev them up in an instant and bring the rock vibes.” Thompson’s tour is taking him from Western Australia to Victoria and Tasmania. “The best part about touring is getting to connect directly with your fan base in the live setting,” he said. “You get to play your songs to them face to face. Nothing comes between you. The great thing about a live gig is it is completely now - everyone is in the moment and everyone in the room is having a communal experience together.” Thompson said he loved the touring life, although the early flights were "a chore" and he missed his family. “Otherwise I’d stay on the road forever. “I love performing and I love meeting fans and hearing their stories and connecting with them after the show.”

Carus Thompson is playing his last show of the year in Ocean Grove tomorrow. Thompson said his Ocean Grove audience could expect a “rollicking good folk-rocking” night. He also revealed his plans to record a new

album in the UK next year. “This tour I am on now will be the last in a while as the family and I are moving to England for three months next year,” Thompson said.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CAROLS - Carols by Candlelight at Johnstone Park 8-10pm on Christmas eve. Special guests Imogen Brough, Sassy, The Mik Maks and Santa Claus. Free entry. FUNDRAISER - Organisers seek entries for Geelong Relay for Life 2-3 March at St Albans Reserve, Boundary Rd, Thomson. Raising money for cancer research and prevention. Enquiries 0407 439 480. FETE - Organisers seek donations of white elephant, brica-brac, books and toy stalls at Barwon Heads Uniting Church Fete on 12 January 2019. Enquiries 5254 2732, 5254 2876, 5254 1358. MENTOR - Raise Foundation seeks volunteers to mentor local young people in school and for young mums program at Grovedale and Geelong West. Details raise.org.au/volunteer. 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.

SATURDAY 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 Christmas breakup dances to Ossie 8pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

SUNDAY SERVICE - Carol Service of the Nine Lessons with 30-voice choir and organist 3pm and 7pm at St Pauls Anglican Church, cnr Latrobe Tce and Brougham St, Geelong. Enquiries 5264 1073. MARKET - Cowrie Market 10am-3pm on The Esplanade, Torquay. Art, produce, handmade products, food, live music. CHURCH - Gospel services 7pm at Aberdeen Street Baptist

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HOLY NIGHT: Families will enjoy free Carols by Candlelight in Johnstone Park again this Christmas eve.

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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 SPEAKING - Rostrum public speaking group meeting 6.45pm. Enquries 0408 369 446, 0418 691 709, rostrum.com.au. PROBUS - Combines Probus Club of Geelong East Christmas meeting and longest morning tea 10am at East Geelong Uniting Church, cnr Boundary and Ormond Rds. Enquiries 5248 6690. 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 TuesdayThursday. 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 9.3010am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258

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WEDNESDAY 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

DANCE - West Coast Seekers Club dances with Barry Lynch 8-11pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5843 8603. JEWELLERY - U3A basic jewellery making and repairs 12.452.45pm at Cobbin Farm, Grove Rd, Grovedale. Enquiries 0458 312 789, U3ageelong.org.au ELECTRONICS - Geelong Radio and Electronics Society meets 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. DANCING - Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $4. 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 Café, Gilbert St, Torquay, and 7-9.30pm at Community House, 14 Price St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.

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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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES CHYA Alumni Show A show about artists.

Exhibition runs until the 20th of December

Featuring artwork by artist Rachel Holland, Joshua Maxwell de Hoog, Miranda Jarvis, Stacey Williams, Tegan Iversen, Annablle Mannings, Daniel Longo, Dean De Landre, Louise Meuwissen, Pascalle Bailey, Samantha Taylor, Louise Devery, Courtney Ward, Jessica Walters, Sarah Lewer, Jemma Cakebread, Lucinda Goodwin, Scott Mclatchie, Sophia D’Urso, Abbey Dempster, Fila Losi, Jessica Costa, Amber Smith, Lauren Green, Georgia Naughton, Jack Paterson, Ilaria Yakimov, Zoe Boyd, Emily Boyd, Leiko Manalang + more TBC.

Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company presents: Unapologetically Me It is with great pleasure that we invite you to ‘Unapologetically Myself’ Performance at Courthouse Youth Arts Centre on Monday 10 December, 7.30pm and Tuesday 11 December 2018, 7.30pm. Unapologetically Myself is a contemporary performance by young creatives encompassing drama and music. This project has evolved from a number of creative workshops led by Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company Artists and held at Courthouse Youth Arts in Geelong.

Exhibition runs November 30th - December 20th

Based on real-life experiences, the story explores identity, race, gender and sexuality. The writing and themes come directly from the young artists and touch on issues pertinent to young lives; grappling with anxiety, developing a sense of identity and ﬁnding a place of belonging.

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Dr. Tony Stubbs, Eye Surgeon, says that just about anyone can have their vision restored and be rid of their glasses for most of the time. And this is without the use of laser surgery.

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Dr Stubbs formerly at the Royal Victorian Eye Hospital who has worked with the Fred Hollows eye department at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, says he began his career through the inspiration of his father, Dr Maxwell Stubbs. “My father was a pioneer in cataract implant surgery from 1963! He has now passed away but some of his patients still come in for a checkup. Not only is this inspirational, it also demonstrates that good surgery outlasts the surgeon,” Dr Stubbs says. A specialist who helps people who have been advised they are unsuitable for laser surgery, Dr Stubbs is also committed to demonstrating that age, corneal distortion or astigmatism are no barriers to eliminating the need for glasses.

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Big target set to test Cats Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club was put to the sword by Footscray last Saturday, the visitors racking up an incredible 6/400 declared on the back of a brilliant 181 not-out by opener Ashley Armstrong. The Cats’ bowling attack struggled to have any impact early. Despite Brenton McDonald (3/104) toiling away from one end, Geelong simply couldn’t take wickets at regular intervals. Footscray declared with three overs remaining, which meant Mitch Reid and Eamonn Vines had to survive a tricky little period at the crease, which they accomplished with a minimum of fuss. The pair will resume on Saturday with a mountain to climb but with a positive outlook that anything’s possible. Geelong Cricket Association features a topof- the-table clash in division one in the final game before Christmas when Newtown & Chilwell hosts first-placed East Belmont. The Two Blues have been in excellent form so far this season, and a fantastic win against Bell Post Hill last week proved their credentials. Defending a measly 129 at Myers Reserve, opening bowlers Nick McGuane ( 5/27) and Jackson Davis (4/45) lead the team magnificently as it claimed their fifth win from six starts. On the other hand, East Belmont suffered its first defeat of the season, going down to Lara in a game the Lions dominated early. The Lions’ bowlers completely outplayed their opponents early on day one, reducing Lara to 9/125. However, a fighting 103-run

ON LINE: Newtown & Chilwell's Jackson Davis sends down a ball against Bell Post Hill. (Dale Schmidt) stand for the last wicket saw the Cats post 228. In reply, East Belmont never looked in it, losing wickets consistently all day to be all out for just 165. Newtown & Chilwell will know it got out of jail slightly last game and that East will welcome back some big-names missing last game

but will be keen to show it can mix it with the best. Selections: South Barwon v ST JOSEPHS, Lara v LEOPOLD, Newtown & Chilwell v EAST BELMONT, GEELONG CITY v Bell Post Hill, North Geelong v GROVEDALE. In division two, Marshall enjoyed a morale-

Anglers feel the heat as weather warms up ON THE BITE Adam Van der Lugt This week’s warmer weather triggered some amazing fishing across the region. Snapper fired on the edge of the channel off Clifton springs and near The Turn for Simon D’Antino who had no issues snagging countless fish to 4kg while casting five to six-inch Gulp soft plastics. Other anglers also reported great fishing with bait during slack tides around sunrise and sunset. Nearby, Clifton Springs was host to whiting and squid fishing. Squid were taken over the weed beds in 4m to 6m only a few hundred meters from the boat ramp. Kingfish showed up in great numbers offshore, with the warm, calm days absolutely ideal for targeting them. Bruce Wallace reported fishing for snapper over the weekend with lightly weighted squid strips and doing quite well until kingfish turned up - he caught four

GREAT FIGHT: Simon D'Antino with a snapper he caught on a soft plastic lure. fish from 71cm to 76cm and an 81cm model the week before the same way. Inside The Rip, big salmon to 2.5kg were caught on jigs or trolling white occy skirts. The schools have been present for over a week now and at times can be seen easily from the shore,

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