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Councillors have budged $30,000 for lawyers and an “independent expert” to fight a community association’s bid for more pokies at its Breakwater venue. Council will take on the Polish Association in Geelong, citing a higher-than-average density of pokies in “areas of disadvantage” around White Eagle House. But the association says doubling the venue’s pokies from 35 to 78 could boost the association’s “precarious” finances, which threaten the future of White Eagle House. Continued page 2

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From Page 1 Councillors voted 7-4 this week in favour of spending up to $30,000 fighting the association’s bid despite recently losing thousands on a similar battle with Geelong RSL. Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) approved the RSL’s application for 30 extra pokies in December despite council committing lawyers and “inhouse” representation to the fight. Councillors who backed the latest battle believed that adding the independent expert could be the key to winning this time. “If we analyse recent decisions at the VCGLR, the best chance we have of success is to have legal representation and an independent expert to present the strongest case possible,” Cr Sarah Mansfield said. She opposed the application despite acknowledging the association’s “good work”. “The density of EGMs (electronic gaming machines) in this area is very high already, and this application seeks to increase that density even further. There’s a large body of evidence that says more machines is linked to more problem gambling. “An argument often made in support of pokies is that a portion of the revenues are put back into the community. But the issue is where the money’s coming from.” The association’s application suggested that White Eagle House’s future and proposed upgrades to adjacent soccer facilities were dependent on extra pokies revenue. “The buildings at Fellmongers Rd are deteriorating and sorely in need of expensive upgrading and refurbishment,” the application said. “If these works are delayed much longer the disrepair ... will be beyond the means of the club to redress. The soccer facilities are substandard and also in need of urgent attention.” The application also cited “stiff competition” from other gaming venues, including AFL-aligned Buckley’s 600 metres away, and the association’s 2016 sale of a central Geelong property “to avoid insolvency”.

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Summit for businesswomen Helping businesswomen make the most of Geelong’s “great growth“ will be the aim of a summit in Geelong this month, organisers have announced, “We want to make a difference”, said Lisa Sweeney, Business in Heels CEO and summit host. “Often it’s simply solving a problem that’s been keeping you awake at night that makes the difference between success and failure. The Regional Women’s Business Solutions Summit is aimed at empowering that success for local business women.” Ms Sweeney said she and business partner Joanne Plummer were inspired to bring the summit to their home town after a successful inaugural event in Melbourne last year. “It’s a fun day and coming together nicely and should be good for Geelong,” she said.

“Participants will meet loads of other likeminded business people. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships, collaborate and grow.“ Ms Sweeney identified a lack of confidence as “the biggest underlying problem for regional business women“. “You don’t know what you don’t know and this summit gives everyone a chance to ask loads of questions of our experts, work in small groups and walk away with real solutions.“ TV personality and Big Catering Company co-owner Chyka Keebaugh would begin the day before guests chose three from 16 workshops to attend, Ms Sweeney said. The 23 February summit would include an evening networking event at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds Estate, she said. More information is available at the Business in Heel website.

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IN BRIEF ‘Hit’ charges A man whose car allegedly struck an elderly pedestrian at Belmont without stopping is free on bail before facing court on charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury. The 38-year-old from Highton allegedly hit the woman 30 seconds after leaving the scene of a separate “accident” with another vehicle on 11 January, police said.

Passenger killed A 76-year-old passenger has died in a head-on crash at Anakie. The woman’s 81-year-old driver husband was seriously injured on Monday and the other car’s sole occupant, a Corio man aged 43, was “assisting” with enquiries while hospitalised in a stable condition, police said.

Kelly coming Geelong Gallery will exhibit the entire series of Sidney Nolan’s iconic Ned Kelly paintings as part of its first tour in 15 years, promoters have announced. The gallery would be the exclusive Victorian host of the internationally renowned paintings during the Geelong leg of the tour from 2 March to 26 May, the promoters said.

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Hot summer brings local tourism boom By Gill Cooper A BOOMTIME summer for tourism in the Geelong region has set the scene for future growth this year, according to a local industry chief. But converting day trip into extended overnight stays remains a primary challenge, says Tourism Geelong Bellarine executive director Roger Grant. “Our region is getting over five million visitors annually but hree million of these are day visitors, so we need to keep developing our product," he said. "Our objective is to make them stay.” Mr Grant said summer accounted for 30 per cent of total visitation to Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. “It’s been really positive, a fabulous summer so far. The weather’s been great and the events spectacular,” he said. “People in the industry have smiles on their faces and are being rewarded for their investment in new products and facilities and efforts diversifying the offering to visitors. “We’ve just had an amazing Australia Day long weekend in the city with the Festival of Sails and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Ideally, we’d split these events across the year but we’ve got to fit into a global cycling calendar where international riders are committed elsewhere.

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Mr Grant said new infrastructure was vital with more people using the M1 to reach the Bellarine Peninsula via Mount Duneed. “The Great Ocean Road continues to be a strong drawcard for international visitors but Geelong has now developed into a destination in its own right,” he said. “We see the increasing importance of staging major sporting and cultural events and exhibitions. We do need additional accommodation and hotels to cater for the demand.“ Melbourne provided most of the region's visitors, ahead of interstate and international travellers, Mr Grant said. Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism general manager Liz Price said her region's official statistics on summer were as yet unavailable. “However, anecdotally it’s a very strong summer for operators, including Parks Victoria hitting record numbers at the Twelve Apostles,“ she said. Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie executive director Ian Neeland said his business had more than 50,000 visitors during January, up seven per cent on 2018. “Our visitors over the Australia Day weekend were also 14 per cent up over the three days.“ MORE ONLINE AT GEELONGINDY.COM.AU

A Winchelsea man shone a laser on an Air Wing helicopter “a number of times” as it flew over Geelong around 3am Thursday, police have alleged. The 32-year-old was due to face court on charges including possess/use a prohibited weapon and reckless conduct endangering life when the Indy went to press later the same day.

‘Bombs’ warning Hire-car audio warnings for foreign tourists to drive on the left could reduce the Great Ocean Road’s number of “moving time bombs”, according to Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson. She raised the possible technological initiative while announcing a public meeting at Apollo Bay on 15 February to discuss recent “very concerning incidents involving international drivers”.

Fire arrest Police have arrested a 53-year woman after fire gutted a unit at Leopold’s Pelican Shores Lifestyle Village for over-50s. The woman was found outside the unit as five CFA appliances extinguished the “suspicious” fire on Monday night, police said.

Cancer clear Authorities have failed to find evidence of a suspected “cancer cluster” on the Bellarine Peninsula. The all-clear followed an investigation of claims of a cancer outbreak among former students of a Bellarine Secondary College campus once sited on land previously treated with a now-banned pesticide.

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Call to observe laws amid ‘back-to-school confusion’

Cops’ crossing crackdown By Gill Cooper Geelong Highway Patrol officers will launch a city-wide traffic blitz this month at local school crossings to target speeding drivers and parking issues. Policed urged drivers to heed parking and 40km/h speed restrictions around local schools as primary and secondary students all returned to class this week. Leading Senior Constable Sam Thorley said he was unaware of major incidents during the first day of school for primary students but regular police operations targeting crossings

would begin soon. “Driver behaviour near school crossings is an ongoing concern for us,” he said. “Initially, while people are getting used to reduced speed limits after the long holiday break there appears to be a fair bit of confusion. “The biggest problems are excessive speed going through crossings and people doubleparking near crossings, particularly at drop-off and pick-up times. Police would “take an educational approach” at first to remind drivers of the ruled but once the school year was fully underway

they would have a “a zero-tolerance approach”, Led Cons Thorley said. Geelong Highway Patrol members regularly met council local laws officers and school crossing supervisors to address their concerns on the ground, he said. “Highton, Belmont and Newcomb are particular hot spots around schools, particularly parking issues but it’s everywhere really. Led Sen Const Thorley said parents often showed a lack of common courtesy at pick-up and drop-off times, when they became frustrated and made “poor decisions”.

“We’re still getting fairly high speeds at crossings. When supervisors wearing fluoro vests near crossing flags are at risk from speeding drivers then small kids running in between cars are even less visible. “People need to be mindful of slowing down on major roads once high schools start, especially places like Kardinia College in Bell Post Hill. “We will be responding to complaints from crossing supervisors and anyone else with issues at schools can also report these to Crimestoppers.”

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Stroke, MS victim honoured for caring life Passionate animal rescuer Tehree Gordon is challenging other older residents to continue to make a contribution in their later years after being recognised in the 2019 Australia Day Awards. As a past recipient of the Senior Australian of the Year Award in 2004, Mrs Gordon and her “amazing supporter“, husband Hamish, were invited to this year’s Australia Day celebrations in Canberra. The Barwon Heads resident said the highlight of Australia Day for her was “witnessing so many wonderful Australians receiving honours and hearing their stories”. She and several other local recipients are due to be presented with their accolades at a ceremony for Victorian winners yet to be held

in Melbourne. “I’m humbled but ecstatic to receive an OAM,” she told the Indy. “It certainly gives me more drive to keep on going. It’s such a huge honour.” Ms Gordon described herself as a “passionate Australian but still very humble”. “I’ve had people asking me, ‘So now you’ve scored another award, when are you going to retire?’. I just say ‘I’m 75 now and there’s no use-by date,” she laughed. “There is still a role in the community for people of our age. If it can help make a difference it’s worth doing. “I still want to educate people about wildlife and the environment.

“I used to be the fastest one up a tree to rescue koalas but after my stroke and MS I’m a bit slower now. But I’m still just me and I’ll keep harassing people about things that matter.” Mrs Gordon’s Order of Australia Medal formally recognised her service to conservation and the environment. She has also been a foster carer for 41 children over 30 years and regularly hosts people with disabilities or special needs. “The one thing I’ve pushed all my life is respect for the environment and community. It’s also important to acknowledge that it’s okay for people to be different,” she said. FULL LIST OF LOCAL AWARD RECIPIENTS AT GEELONGINDY.COM.AU

Cameras scanning recycling refuse from households have helped almost halve “plastic bag contamination” in some suburbs, Geelong’s council has revealed. The “kerbside bin inspection program” was targeting the bags as “one of the main contaminants found in recycling bins”, City Hall said. “The program uses cameras in the recycling truck to identify plastic bags in recycling bins,” the City explained this week. “The offending bins are then stickered to educate residents that plastic bags cannot be recycled through the kerbside recycling bin.” Households identified as sources of contamination were also given a yellow reusable bag for collecting and carrying recycling waste to their bin, City Hall said. “Follow-up bin inspections show there has been a reduction in bagged recycling found in almost all suburbs since introduction of the bin education sticker and the reusable bag. “Other contaminants identified during the bin inspections include bags of general household rubbish and empty plastic bags. These items cannot be easily removed from the recycling load, which means other recyclables in the truck load such as paper, cardboard and glass could end up going to landfill.” The program made local headlines when City Hall first revealed then denied it in 2015. A statement on a council website inspired a media report suggesting City Hall planned bin audits with cameras in recycling trucks. Later the same day council issued a statement saying the cameras were only a staff member’s idea to reduce recycling contamination. “Unfortunately a story about it was incorrectly placed on our website.” The City then chided the media for allegedly failing to confirm the facts before publishing the story. However, the City revealed the results of the program on its website this week without issuing a general press release.

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needs, especially in areas surrounding our second biggest metropolis,” said UDIA Victoria chief Danni Hunter. “In Victoria, we are looking at the need to create over 100 new homes every single day, every single year to 2051 to meet the demands of population growth. Without an adequate supply of housing in all parts of Victoria we will see housing affordability issues continue to render home ownership out of reach for many hard-working Victorians.” “I commend Barwon Water on their focus in delivering highly sustainable homes for the Bellarine community.” The Salt estate sold five of its 81 allotments on the weekend, said Barwon Water’s selling agent, Hocking Stuart’s Leigh Hall Sullivan. The allotments, measuring from 302 to 827

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square metres, sold for $330,000 to $550,000. “It’s priced to sell,” Mr Hall Sullivan said. “The market’s gone quiet quickly - it’s gone right back - but we’re lucky with Salt because it’s more central and has water views.” Mr Hall Sullivan said he continued fielding enquiries about the estate following last weekend’s release. Barwon Water unveiled Salt last year, putting a $50 million value on the estate. The authority declined to put a price on Cumulus when the Indy enquired last week. Both estates are on disused water basins. Barwon Water also declined last week to comment on any further plans for residential development but said it was “exploring options” for a former depot site in South Geelong.

Rager slams driver Police have urged local motorists to be patient with visting drivers after a road-rage assault at Anglesea. A man in his 40s allegedly threatened to kill a driver from out of town before punching his face several times during the incident in a car park at Anglesea’s shopping centre last week. The 25-year-old male victim suffered bruising and a split lip, said Anglesea Police Sergeant Craig Stanton. “He was very shaken up. It was just out of the blue,” Sgt Stanton said. “We’ve got an idea he (the alleged offender) is a local to the Surf Coast, just from people saying they’ve seen his vehicle before.” Sgt Stanton appealed for local drivers to keep their cool with visitor motorists. “Unfortunately, with the traffic the way it is we’re just asking people to be patient. “During the holiday period we get a lot on the road and some aren’t as familiar with the area as the locals. “We’re asking the locals to be patient with tourists so this type of thing doesn’t happen again.” Investigating police alleged the offender pulled a blue Ford ute in front of the victim’s vehicle before opening his driver’s door and launching the assault. “The offender told the victim words similar to ‘I’m gonna kill you’ and has then proceeded to punch the victim three to four times to the face.” The alleged offender then returned to his ute and drove away, the investigators said. Police have posted on social media images of the alleged offender and his vehicle with a call for help to identify him. Police described the man as Caucasian, of medium to solid build, about 183cm and with blonde or sandy-coloured hair. Police urged anyone with information to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 190029254, or to phone Anglesea Police Station on 5263 3468.

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UP CLOSE: Fraser Mackey meets the dinosaurs of Jurassic World Experience, coming to Kardinia Park in March.

Movies for stadium A free family movie night featuring Jurassic Park is the latest initiative of managers trying to find new events for Kardinia Park’s stadium. The screening of the hit 1993 movie in March would be the first in a series of movie nights, said Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. The screenings would be “the perfect way for us to showcase the stadium as a true multipurpose venue“, said outgoing trust chief executive officer Michael Brown. “A key objective for us has always been to open up Australia’s best regional stadium to the community,” Mr Brown said. “I encourage the Geelong community to join us for this unforgettable experience at GMHBA Stadium.”

The movies announcement followed a series of non-AFL events at the stadium in recent months, including A-league soccer and T20 cricket matches. Other events included a Vinnies CEO Sleepout in June and October’s 2018 Festival of Sport with over 80 participating groups, Mr Brown said. “The 2018 Festival of Sport was a successful free community event involving 80 local and state organisations,” Mr Brown said. “We had 15,000 people attend over two days. This was remarkable outcome for its first year.” The trust came under fire last year for perceptions of an inadequate events calendar at the stadium, which continues undergoing a

series of mostly publicly funded redevelopments. The cost of the upgrades will total around $270 million after the yet-to-begin final and fifth stage. “There has been considerable investment into Kardinia Park and we would expect taxpayers to get good value for money for that investment,” Nationals state MP Danny O’Brien told the Indy last year. His comments followed former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons slamming the trust for doing “nothing” with the stadium. The trust was established in 2016 to administer, promote and manage the stadium. In December Mr Brown cited family reasons when announcing his resignation from the trust, effective on 15 February.

Work is about to begin on a $30 million solar “microgrid” to provide half the power needed at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. The “Renewable Energy Microgrid” would comprise a 14.5-hectare solar farm with a onemegawatt battery and rooftop panels connected to smaller batteries around the campus. Deakin expects to complete the system “late this year”. The university has partnered with publicly listed energy company AusNet Services, which is 50 per cent Singapore and Chinese-owned, to deliver the project. AusNet’s commercial renewable energy arm, Mondo, is also involved. Deakin said the industrial-scale system would “provide an integrated research and education platform, and contribute to the university’s sustainability goals”. “Construction is set to begin as soon as possible and is being undertaken by Victorian companies, which is already resulting in local employment that will raise workers’ skill levels in globally relevant jobs.” Prof den Hollander said the partnership would build Deakin’s and AusNet’s “capacities as leaders in the development of innovative energy systems while also enabling the university to reduce its carbon footprint”. “This partnership gives Deakin an unparalleled opportunity to help drive the renewable energy revolution by providing unique opportunities for researchers to develop and test solutions at an industrial scale and train the next generation of energy professionals,” she said. “The university will also be able to reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 12,000 tonnes per year and generate half of the Waurn Ponds campus’ energy needs on site, supporting Deakin’s aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030.”

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CEO eyeing boards The chief of Geelong Chamber of Commerce has resigned, eyeing “new challenges and opportunities” after acquiring seats on numerous boards during her tenure. Bernadette Uzelac said she would look to expand on her career as a non-executive director “in particular”. During her eight years with the chamber Ms Uzelac, who formerly worked in recruitment, was appointed chair of both Geelong Tech School Committee and a state advisory body to the Small Business Minister. She was also appointed to the boards of five other governmental advisory bodies along with lobby group Committee for Geelong, which includes paid members from the private and public sectors. The chamber of commerce was now “wellpositioned” and the time was right for her to “explore” a career change, Ms Uzelac said this week in a statement announcing her resignation. “I am honoured to have served as CEO of the Chamber through a period of significant change and growth and I would like to thank president Mark Edmonds and the board of directors for their support to me over the years and for their contribution to the important work of the chamber.” Mr Edmonds credited Ms Uzelac with creating “the leading and largest regional chamber of commerce in Victoria, and possibly Australia”. “The hard work undertaken by Bernadette to improve the chamber’s financial position, to seek alternative revenue streams and improve the offer to members has been fantastic,” he said. “The many members that Bernadette has introduced into the chamber, including our many corporate partners, has ensured that the chamber has continued to grow and our members prosper.

RESIGNED: Outgoing chamber of commerce chief Bernadette Uzelac.

‘Stab’ charge A teenager from western Melbourne has been charged with a mid-afternoon stabbing in central Geelong last week. The Wyndham Vale 17-year-old will appear in court at a date to be fixed to answer one charge of causing serious injury. Police arrested the teen on Sunday after a man in his 20s was stabbed in the lower body near a Moorabool St bus stop on Friday. The alleged victim collapsed in Market Square Shopping Centre before he was rushed to University Hospital Geelong. Barwon Health initially reported the man to be in a critical condition but later downgraded him to serious but stable. The alleged stabbing has renewed calls for a clean-up of anti-social behaviour in central Geelong, particularly around bus stops and in the Lt Malop St Mall.

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“The Geelong Chamber has nearly 1000 members and every one of them will know and appreciate the work that Bernadette has undertaken on their behalf. Likewise, all levels of government from federal through to state and the Geelong city council have appreciated and

respected the advocacy that Bernadette has undertaken on behalf of chamber members and the broader regional business sector.” The board would immediately begin work on recruiting a new chief executive officer, Mr Edmonds said.

Farmland is set to sprout school facilities on Geelong’s north-western doorstep amid plans for an extra 110,000 residents in the area. Council announced on Wednesday approval of a rezoning for Bell Post Hill’s Covenant College to expand onto the neighbouring farmland off Creamery Rd. The 3.2-hectare site would help the college's long-term plans for rising enrolments, council said. The college is within council’s western growth area, which comprises two sites with enough land to accommodate a combined 110,000 residents around Batesford and Lovely Banks. The rezoning attracted no objections, with the expansion plan now needing only ministerial planning-permit approval and a land acquisition. “It’s good, smart planning to make sure children who live in this area in the future will have close access to quality educational facilities that meet their needs,” said Mayor Bruce Harwood.

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Community backlash over the burial of a whale carcass at Collendina has prompted authorities to exhume and relocate the mammal. A petition to remove the carcass attracted more than 2000 signatures.

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MEETINGS COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETING The next Community Focus Council Meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at Potato Shed, 41

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In the interest of public health the City advises that very high levels of toxic Blue–Green algae have been detected in:

To ensure the safe conduct of the ﬁlming of a television series, Kirks Bridge Road between Turners Road and Edgars Road, Little River will be closed to all trafﬁc between approximately 5.00am to 8.00pm on Monday 4 February. Detours will be in place.

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Lake Lorne, Drysdale

February. An informal meet and greet with

There will also be temporary holds of trafﬁc on Kirks Bridge Road between Turners Road

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councillors and the community commences

and Little River – Ripley Road and on Little River – Ripley Road between Kirks Bridge Road

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and Mt Rothwell Road during the above times. These delays may last up to ﬁve minutes.

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People should avoid contact with the water and should not eat ﬁsh caught in contaminated water. Please restrain pets from making contact with the water in these reserves.

7.00pm. The meeting is open to the public. For more information visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/cfc/

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City

A DAY ON THE GREEN - RNB VINE DAY TEMPORARY CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS – SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY MT DUNEED ESTATE, MT DUNEED To ensure the safe arrival and departure of the patrons attending the RNB Vine Day, trafﬁc management treatments will be implemented on Reservoir Road, Pettavel Road, Anglesea Road and the Princes Highway.

Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on

The expected peak times are between 3.00pm and 5.00pm and at the concerts conclusion

Thursday 14 February at 5.30pm.

at approximately 10.00pm. Trafﬁc delays are to be expected, we would encourage you to

Item to be discussed is Planning Permit Application No PP–341–2018 for

plan ahead. Motorists are advised to be patient and proceed with caution on arrival and at the conclusion of the concert.

Construction of a Dwelling at 5 Rhondella

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Court, Point Lonsdale.

Anglesea Road and Cape Otway Road. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all

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LETTERS Growth challenges supply Given a 60,000-plus joint housing development at Armstrong Creek combined with local rain shadow or climate change challenges, how is Barwon Water longer-term travelling? The utility, given its pivotal core service, parallels health care and law and order delivery, combined with a shared necessity for community confidence. Agreed, Barwon Water was entitled, for effective governance, to new-age offices, despite the $25 million to $32 million final cost. Now, via the proposed sale of land (Geelong Indy, 25 January), Barwon Water will become a $50 million property developer of Salt, at Torquay, where 81 homes will reputedly demonstrate water efficiency et cetera. This might be a good move but what expertise outside its core business does Barwon Water bring to the table? With water storages heading south, calling on aquifers to contribute more, along with additional too-late water restrictions, won’t engender user confidence. Taking stock, what’s the real state of play and how can the utility get ahead of the game? Previous Barwon Water managers both rejected and supported further dam catchments in the Otway Ranges, where much of the plentiful rain continues to go unharvested. Which begs the question: as both demand for domestic and commercial supplies escalate, is Barwon Water sticking to its knitting and making the difficult calls to the state Andrews Government? Richard Worland Manifold Heights

Labor’s pool ploy I refer to Labor’s attempts to re-write history over the development of an aquatic centre for Torquay, along with its failure to show any interest in a new pool for the northern Bellarine Peninsula. While Bill Shorten’s candidate in Corangamite has actively stopped the development of a pool as a Surf Coast councillor, I have championed this project over a number of years. Labor Surf Coast councillors went to such lengths to stop this project that they proposed to hit ratepayers with an unfair “pool tax”. Prior to the 2018 state election it was in fact the Liberal’s Andrew Katos who first committed $10 million to a Surf Coast Aquatic Centre. In another demonstration that she is unprepared to listen to the community, Labor’s candidate will only fund an undersized 25-metre pool. In contrast, I back community calls for a proper 50-metre competition pool, which would serve future needs on the Surf Coast. I am also lobbying for federal funding for a new pool on the northern Bellarine Peninsula, in which Labor has shown zero interest. For swimming safety and for the health and well-being of Corangamite residents, readers can sign my petitions at sarahhenderson.com. au/petitions so that together we can drive support for this vital community infrastructure. Sarah Henderson MP Federal Member for Corangamite

Monitor the bureaucracy Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood recently commented that council monitors were not needed (Geelong Indy, 18 January). I agree there should be no need for monitors. However, I strongly disagree that Geelong council bureaucracy has proven that to be the case. We have witnessed ongoing failures in occupational health and safety as demonstrated in the way the Geelong Saleyards were managed, the unsafe condition of which was used as an excuse for closure. This affected many people. Then we had the closure of many drinking fountains because of high lead levels. Why hasn’t WorkSafe investigated these breaches? Are staff too busy enjoying the view from their new building? What about council destroying small businesses during the lengthy closure of Malop St, while forcing in bike lanes that I haven’t seen anyone use. Now council wants to do the same in High St, Belmont, despite a community vote that clearly demonstrated its preference. All these failures adversely affect people, yet council claims that one of its values is to “make people the centre of our business”. The evidence seems to be to the contrary. Meanwhile, I am still waiting to hear from Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek’s office about how to contact the monitors and discuss these issues. Stephen Juhasz West Geelong 10 GEELONG INDY

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Buckets to a nail parlour. I was given a voucher but didn’t realise it expired in six months. I thought it was for a year, as usual. The owners refused to honour the voucher. Watch out, girls! It’s good to know the law changes in November to protect customers. Erika, St Albans Park Bouquets to the Bakers Den bakery for the best party pies. Happy Snacker, East Geelong

Tag, you’re immune I wonder what would happen if a group of us went out every morning and painted over every graffiti tag done during the night? Nothing, apparently. The current perpetrators are immune to prosecution, why not us? Elizabeth Cross St Albans Park

Mental boost too late Between 2014 and 2026 there were 53 deaths to suicide in the Corangamite electorate, which was 53 too many. Why has it taken the lead-up to an election to provide what Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson herself describes as a “massive boost” in funding for mental health. Why wasn’t it a greater priority three to five years ago? Again, Ms Henderson is “lobbying” and holding “forums”. She should get something done rather than just run think-tanks and forums and be a lobbyist. We have needed facilities and funding to address the issue of mental health for years but her government’s cuts to Medicare and allowing private health insurance to become unaffordable for many have forced people away from the government-funded services they need. People need real face-to-face services, not just websites. Ms Henderson’s government’s obsession with budget surpluses does nothing to address rapidly growing issues associated with mental health. Mental health services shouldn’t be just another election sweetener. They need to be funded and funded thoroughly all the time. Warren Bennett Torquay

Doing a number on climate Alan Barron (Letters, 25 January) incorrectly used amount and percentage interchangeably. Let’s say that both I and billionaire Warren Buffett have 95 per cent of our wealth in shares. I match his percentage but his amount far exceeds mine because it’s in the billions and mine is in hundreds. I agree carbon dioxide is approximately 95 per cent of both the Martian and Venusian atmospheres. The key point is that the atmospheric densities of the three planets, giving Mars an arbitrary figure of one are approximately: Mars, one; Earth 100; and Venus 9000. So, for every carbon dioxide molecule vibrating on Mars, 9000 vibrate on Venus per unit volume. I agree that carbon dioxide is not the primary driver of the climate. That honour goes to the Sun. But control of a planet’s climate is different. All get the same radiation from the Sun but the infrared radiated from the surface back into space is trapped by carbon dioxide. On the magnitude of carbon dioxide’s effect on Earth’s climate, I leave it to the experts. But Mr Barron’s use of the term “piddling” prejudged the matter. And I must take issue with his suggestion that 97 per cent of atmospheric carbon dioxide is natural and three per cent man made. Before the industrial revolution carbon dioxide was approximately 280 parts per million but today it is approximately 410ppm and rising, which looks like a 70/30 split to me. What is Mr Barron’s evidence for his claimed ratio. Kevin Crough Lara

Denial of civilisation Climate deniers are still at it years later.

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Bouquets to Moorabool Valley Chocolate. During a recent visit my medical prescriptions fell from my handbag. I had no idea where I’d lost them after being out in Geelong all day. Later that evening one of the business’s staff knocked on my door to return them. I was so grateful. Sue, Lara

Write to us… 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au Worse, they appear to have multiplied, and it’s left to a few embattled folk with some obligated sense of responsibility to the future of mankind to take on the deniers’ arguments. How hard can it be when everything they say is utter nonsense? It was noble of Dr Peter Mitchell (Letters, 25 January) to try bringing some sense to the issue with reasonable explanations of how science works. But explaining science or logical reasoning to deniers is like trying to selling ice to Eskimos. Still, it beggars belief they are willing to bet the entire future of our civilised society on crackpot conspiracy theories about climate change that almost nobody agrees with. The Liberals don’t agree, The Skeptics Society and the American Meteorological Society don’t agree, and even the fossil fuel industry doesn’t agree, and its entire business model depends on us using carbon. Are they all really in on the conspiracy, too? Come on guys, grow up. Things seem to have gotten so bad that we’re to believe that carbon dioxide is greening the planet. Climate deniers are vocal defenders of the scientific method yet Alan Barron compares the atmosphere of Earth with that of Venus and Mars to suggest that the mainstream understanding of the way the climate works is bunk. I think a lot of us would like to live on planet Earth, please. Just a little bit longer, at least. Goshen Watts Belmont

Crash through deniers Scientist do not coddle ideas, they crash test them. They run them into a wall at high speed and any pieces that survive are used to fix the wall. Climate deniers seem unable to understand the nature of science, one of humanity’s most competitive industries. To even be qualified to play the game requires adding, or preferably refuting, a piece of established wisdom. There is no such thing a “seamless, sacred stream of proofs” (Letters, 18 January) Deniers’ arguments are not dismissed out of hand. They are tested and found wanting, just as ideas for climate change are tested and many found wanting, with the rest surviving to compete with new thoughts and explanations. After more than a century of investigation, the evidence for climate change involves an enormous set of interlocking ideas satisfactorily explaining every measurement made. The details are constantly refined but the wall stands. If a reasonable argument against came from an unexpected direction the wall could crumble but no such argument has yet been made. This is what is meant when an analysis of peer-reviewed papers showed that 97 per cent of 4000 endorsed the theory. The 76 papers that rejected it were produced by scientists working for the fossil fuel industry. It is not a consensus of scientists. It is a consensus arising from research. The fact that most ways of addressing climate change are positive for both the economy and society as a whole is a fortunate consequence, not a cause. Dr Peter Mitchell Geelong

Energy fears not ‘nit-picking’ Peter Mitchell (Letters, 25 January) showed an idealised view of science that is now outdated. In some areas of climate research, the corruption of scientific process, the failure of peer review, the resistance of research personnel to allow replication of their findings to establish validation, the pressure on the editors of

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 learned journals to use only lines of inquiry produced by cliques within research establishments are all factors beyond Dr Mitchell’s comprehension. I did invite Dr Mitchell to define his terms and to give evidence for his statement that the hypothesis of catastrophic anthropogenic global warming (CAGW) was neatly sown up. “The balance of evidence leaves no other explanation“, he wrote. We might have had a congenial and rational discussion. Instead, he keeps repeating himself in banality: “climate deniers”, which is meaningless; “consensus”, which is the death of science; and now his new one, “nitpicking”. If Dr Mitchell had his electricity cut off for three hours last Friday, as I did, among those 200,000 other households, he might get a glimpse of the vital importance to our society of a reliable energy system, which we once had and which is being destroyed by state governments in their mindless addiction to power generation by windmill. Yes, there was failure in the old coal generators, which our Premier is letting die, and the wind didn’t blow, so the windmills produced 3.8 per cent of Victoria’s need, and heavy industry had to close down yet again. Some of us care about this wanton destruction, which rests on a CAGW hypothesis not validated. But Dr Mitchell calls it “nit-picking”. Tim Saclier Leopold

Wake up to virtue-signallers Victoria has a crazy approach to energy supply. When Hazelwood power station was operational there was no nonsense about turning off air-conditioners on hot days. It’s about time both state and federal governments were called out on renewable energy and got serious about providing cheap, staple baseload power that only coal can provide. In order for a government to be doing its job it needs to be doing at least two things: providing adequate power to run the economy, and proving adequate water. Both state and federal governments have failed in their collective responsibilities to provide adequate power to run this state and the nation. Take away coal-fired power and the folly of renewable energy would be exposed for its gross deficiencies. If another large coal fired power station is retired then the lights will go out. We can’t run a modern economy on renewable energy, full stop. We need urgently to build another HELE coal-fired power station to replace Hazelwood and Loy Yang, which is not far from being retired. It’s time government stopped virtue-signalling and got serious about stable energy supply. All the politicians are doing with their nonsensical renewable energy targets is increasing our cost of living, giving us blackouts and making our manufacturers uncompetitive in the world market with high green energy costs. Wake up, Australia! Alan Barron Grovedale

Chicken Littles never change I’m sure most Australians have had a gutful of Chicken Littles trying to ruin push us around with outlandish warnings of climate-change catastrophe. The alarmists cite “science” but have never got a single prediction right. The Arctic still has summer ice, there are no 50 million climate-change refugees, rain and snow still fall, crops still grow, polar bear populations are healthy, hurricane activity hasn’t increased, foreshores are still above high tides, no island has disappeared under the waves, and so on and so on. Even all their worshipped computer models run hot. So how can alarmists say “the science” backs their theory when they're always wrong? It’s amazing they’ve pulled off this con so long. But for so many alarmists this really isn’t about saving the world at all. Like all doomsayers since time immemorial, they want to frighten others into submission with fake moral and intuitive superiority so they can impose their will. It's the only way they can achieve their goals. Some things never change. A Taylor Torquay geelongindy.com.au

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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. 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.

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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.

GARDEN - Open Gardens Victoria Heirloom Tomato Fair 10am-4.30pm at Chesterfield, 221 Noble St, Newtown. Also Sunday. Enquiries opengardensvictoria.org.au. MEETING - Geelong branch of Public Transport Users Association meets 10.30am at Mary McKillop Room, St Mary’s Church Parish Office, cnr Yarra and Little Myers Sts, Geelong. Enquiries 0413 075 439. CARS - Geelong Street Rodders family fun weekend at Victoria Park, Queenscliff. Stationary car display on Sunday. Entry $5. Enquiries 0409 867 568. 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 to Ossie 8pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

SUNDAY CANARY - Canary club meeting 10am at Geelong Showgrounds. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 52761416. DISCUSSION - Group discussion on common sense finance in the Bible 3.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0419363156. BEADERS - Beaders Guild of Geelong meets 10am-3pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West. CHURCH - 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.

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MONDAY DOGS - Free show-dog training for any dog registered with the VCA 10.30-11.30am at Pettit Park, Beauford Ave, Bell Post Hill. Enquiries 52782207. PROBUS - Combined Probus Club of Belmont meets 10am at Belmont Masonic Centre, 25 Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 52434042. SPEAKING - Rostrum public speaking club meets 6.45pm at St George Workers Club, 212 Pakington St, Geelong West. Enquiries 0408369446 or 0418691709. STROKE - Geelong Stroke Support Group meets 1.30pm at Barwon Stroke Support Centre, 22 Richmond Cres, Geelong. Enquiries 52483045. ART - South Barwon Community Centre Art group meets 1-3pm at South Barwon Community Centre. Cost $2. Enquiries 5243 8388. BOWLS - Indoor carpet bowls 12.30-3pm at Portarlington.

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 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.

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THURSDAY CHESS - Geelong Chess Club meets 7pm at 33 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries geelongchess.com. DANCING - Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $4. Enquiries 5251 3529. 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. 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. PHILOSOPHY - For daily living. Meets 2-4.30pm at Italo’s Pizza Café, Gilbert 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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Villa Maria Catholic Homes' Hospitality Residential and Retirement Services Manager, Wayne Wallis, says food plays an important role in a person's health and happiness in aged care. looked and lost. The Montessori model encourages residents to get involved in mealtime. Chopping

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One of life’s great pleasures is food and that remains true as we get older and enter aged care. Villa Maria Catholic Homes’ (VMCH) hospitality residential and retirement services nanager Wayne Wallis says food plays an important role in a person’s health and happiness in aged care. He is also leading the adoption of the Montessori practise to food services in VMHC’s 12 aged care dining rooms, which includes VMCH’s Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care at Torquay. Montessori is traditionally associated with early childhood education. In aged care it aims to empower individuals to be as independent as possible; to have a meaningful place in their aged care residence and have more choices. VMCH has introduced some fundamental changes to the way food is traditionally looked at in residential aged care. Wayne says the practice is about giving residents more choice and involving them more when it comes to mealtime. The Montessori model moves to a buffetstyle dining room. The advantages of the buffet include residents having more choice in the foods they want to eat, when they eat and the size of their meal. VMCH’s 12 aged care communities are all at different stages of introducing the Montessori buffet-style dining room. Another important component of the Montessori model is empowering individuals to remain independent. People who have been preparing meals for themselves and their families for decades often go into aged care and their skills and enjoyment of this task can be over-

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Downsizers ride the property wave Downsizers continue to defy the odds of the Victorian property slump and ride the property wave with Ingenia Lifestyle.

“We lived in Hoppers Crossing for 26 years and started to think about downsizing, so we looked at a few communities and we fell in love with Ingenia Lifestyle Lara.

With a favourable land lease model – where residents own their home and lease the land – and with zero stamp duty fees, Ingenia Lifestyle Lara presents over 55s with an affordable way to own their own home while increasing their disposable income to indulge other lifestyle pursuits.

“The biggest drawcard at Ingenia Lifestyle Lara is there are no exit fees, you can sell the house yourself and keep any capital gains,” Reno said.

The popularity of the model comes at a time when the residential property market is reaching peak levels, prompting over 55s to fast-track their downsizing plans so they can achieve the highest sale price possible and fund a more comfortable future. Downsizers, Reno and Helen Denicoli, purchased a home in Ingenia Lifestyle Lara after looking at a number of lifestyle communities in Geelong and Keilor but were drawn to the ﬁnancial gains that comes with the land lease ownership model.

Ingenia Chief Operating Oﬃcer, Nikki Fisher, said by avoiding the property slump, downsizers were hitting the lifestyle jackpot by investing in homes with Ingenia Lifestyle.

“They are after lifestyle – they can enjoy their golden years prioritising their lifestyles, memories and experiences that all comes with freeing up their time and money downsizing into a land lease community,” Nikki said. For Reno and Helen the community was love at ﬁ rst sight and now their days are spent pursuing other interests. “The facilities are up there with the best. It tipped the scales to us living at Ingenia Lifestyle Lara and now I can enjoy being a photographer.” Residents Reno and Helen Denicoli

“Ingenia Lifestyle’s communities – particularly in suburban areas and coastal fringes – are not following the property low in the state. “In fact, the end of 2018 saw the strongest period of new sales we’ve ever seen. “Residents who make the move into lifestyle communities are looking for more than security and low-maintenance living.

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Bruce and Di Johnson on the deck of the unit they share after remarrying at Ingenia Lifestyle Lara.

Two residents of Ingenia Lifestyle Lara have rekindled their love after unwittingly moving into the same retirement community a stone’s throw away from each other. Di and Bruce Johnson, both in their 60s, purchased their properties in early 2017 before reuniting while participating in the community’s Be Active program. “Although separating was truly awful, we wouldn’t have sold our home and downsized to Ingenia Lifestyle Lara otherwise, and if it wasn’t for this fantastic community we might not have gotten back together,” Bruce says. “After we began spending more time together again I decided to open a love letter Di had written to me when we separated. It was unopen because previously I couldn’t bear to read it but, having the newfound hope we were rekindling, I thought, ‘What the heck’. “After reading the letter I knew I was not letting this woman go again.” The pair married 18 months later in Bruce’s backyard. “When Bruce moved into the community we often saw each other around or passed each other in the street. We both love being social so we had a number of mutual friends in the community,” Di says. “One day we were all chatting in the community clubhouse and it came up that I’d been geelongindy.com.au

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Pair reunites with Ingenia unwell, so Bruce came over to make sure I was okay. Then we continued catching up and meeting at other at Ingenia’s Be Active events and activities. “Within days of deciding we still wanted to be together we each put our homes on the market to buy a bigger home within the Ingenia community. “As luck would have it, there was an open day that weekend, so we thought it was great timing, or possibly fate.” The pair has just returned from their second honeymoon. They decided the Ingenia brand was their good luck charm and visited Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut resort this spring. Ingenia Lifestyle was formed in 2013 as a leading owner, operator and developer of quality affordable seniors’ housing communities in Australia. With its focus always on the resident, Ingenia is committed to providing a superior quality of life to senior Australians. More than 3500 Australian seniors currently call an Ingenia Lifestyle community home across more than 20 locations in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. “Our residents enjoy a lifestyle based on independence, wellbeing and active living,“ Ingenia says. Friday, 1 February, 2019

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Ross Allen alongside Alyson Burchell and Sue Marshman from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service.

A funeral plan can help ease the financial and personal worry at such an important time. For obligation free information and advice visit www.tuckers.com.au or phone 52214788

One step but many benefits It is in our nature to plan for the different milestones in life - weddings, overseas holidays and especially the transition into retirement. So, it makes sense that we plan our final goodbye with a pre-paid funeral. Pre-planning has become an important step in the retirement process and no one knows this more than funeral director Ross Allen from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service who has passionately cared for the people of Geelong for more than 46 years. “The biggest change is how pre -planning funerals has evolved. In the early days, death was seldom talked about,“ Ross says. “Families have much more opportunity to have a personalised service through pre-planning than ever before. Funerals are more of a celebration today.“ Ross, alongside Alyson Burchell and Sue Marshman from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service guide people through the pre-

planning process and agree that “Having these discussions helps you make informed choices and assures your wishes acknowledged. “Daily, we see how beneficial these conversations are for families. When death occurs, although a difficult time, it can be eased by knowing that the wishes of their loved one was organised and paid for,” Ross says. “The family will often speak of their relief and gratitude that Mum or Dad arranged and paid for their funeral.” “We are frequently asked if pre-paid funerals have an expiry date, the answer is no! They are valid for the length of your life. Talking about death is something we avoid, but it’s easier to have these conversations now rather than leaving it up to our families.” Ross, Sue and Alyson are available to discuss any funeral related matters by calling 5221 4788.

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Lorna holds court Lorna Francis enjoys her quiet life at Uniting AgeWell’s Costa Court serviced apartments, where residents live independently with extra supports to make life easy. It was 2016 when she packed up her favourite furniture and pot plants and moved from the five-bedroom home she built with her late-husband almost 65 years earlier, into her apartment at Costa Court. The now 97-year-old, who has experienced some health problems, was increasingly relying on her children to continue living at home and wanted to ease the burden on them. Lorna now lives in a comfortable one-bedroom unit and her family have peace of mind knowing she no longer has to worry about maintaining the large family home. In fact, all her main meals and cleaning are taken care of. “We’ve got two chefs here and we get lunch and dinner cooked fresh for us every day,” she said. “Today I had lovely roast pork and vegetables for lunch with a lovely berry mousse. Tomorrow we are having chicken pie with scallop potato, corn on the cob and apple crumble it’s a different meal every day.” Should Lorna choose to cook her own dinner, or host visitors of her own, she has the freedom to do that. Each of the 10 one and two bedroom apartments at Costa Court has a full kitchen. While there are opportunities to be social in the communal lounge, particularly over main meals, Lorna said quiet time was a blessing. “After lunch, I might go back to my apartment and read the paper or have a nap until dinner and I have my privacy - no one interferes,” she said. “It’s a great life.” Costa Court Serviced Apartments Uniting AgeWell’s Costa Court Serviced Apartments

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Lorna Francis lives in a comfortable one-bedroom unit at Uniting AgeWell’s Costa Court serviced apartments. 189567 are located at 48 Settlement Road, Belmont adjacent to Kalkee Community, Murray aged care residence.

The village is hosting an Open Day with Devonshire Tea on Saturday, 2 February from 2pm. For more information, call 5243 9566.

Mobility, comfort and wellbeing can be affected by many foot conditions, along with ill-fitting and uncomfortable footwear. Extra Depth Footwear ensures the perfect fit of comfortable, stylish footwear that includes the correct depth, width and modifications if required. Extra Depth Geelong has an exclusive range of footwear from Germany, England and America. The company works closely with podiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, doctors and allied health professionals. Extra Depth provides services to Barwon Health's University Hospital Geelong, Geelong Private hospital, St John of God Hospital and Epworth Hospital as well as to nursing homes. Extra Depth also home-visits when required. Extra Depth Footwear is a registered provider to DVA, NDIS, SWEP, TAC and WorkCover. Extra Depth’s staff include qualified orthotists and pedorthists who provide personalised assessment and fitting of the company’s footwear. To ensure prompt service, appointments are preferred. Anyone wanting to speak with one of Extra Depth Footwear’s friendly staff during an appointment can phone 5224 2216 or visit geelongfootwear.com.au to browse some of the company's footwear range.

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Aidacare’s Geelong showroom has recently moved, allowing for a more expansive range of mobility and daily living aids which are now on display for customers to visit and trial. Aidacare understands the challenges and importance of independence and having the ability to travel from one place to another. Their extensive mobility and daily living aid range offers something for everyone. Mobility scooters have changed the lives of millions of people with health issues and disabilities. They allow people who may not have previously been able to travel far without assistance to gain a significant level of independence. They can also help to combat the social isolation and health implications of the elderly or someone living with a disability. With a mobility scooter, it’s easier to partake in daily activi-

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MACS opens ‘walk’ A new walking track was officially opened at a special event at Multicultural Aged Care Services (MACS) in Geelong on Thursday. MACS’ new fitness walking track is all about encouraging positive wellbeing, staying active and offering a different space for residential and homebased consumers and their families and friends. The new walking track will also have a Strava segment created around it to add some friendly competitiveness and encourage more regular use. Beyond the fitness benefits, the new walking track also promises to be good for the soul. MACS commissioned renowned local sculptors and artists Jan and Geo Francis of Moongate Studios to create a number of thoughtprovoking art installations along the track. Moongate Studios have designed and directed several large regional sculpture projects such as ‘Pipeline’ (Civic and Recreational Precinct, Torquay), ‘Tango’ (Eagles Nest Gallery, Aireys Inlet), ‘Two Cultures’ (Sea Bank Estate, Barwon Heads), ‘Skating Gecko’ (Corio Park Geelong), the Lara bushfire memorial and the Bellbrae wall. MACS is dedicated to providing excellence in aged care, home care, palliative care and respite care to meet the culturally diverse needs of the community. To find out more about Multicultural Aged Care Services, phone 1300 622 778 or visit macs.org.au.

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MACS residents have even more reason to smile with the opening of the new walking track.

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 everyone 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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MU-X ‘real thing’ off-road By Derek Ogden It’s good to get behind the wheel of a genuine off-road wagon in the shape of the Isuzu MU-X. Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) has upgraded its D-Max utility and MU-X seven-seat sports utility vehicle to maintain growth in two of the most competitive market segments - onetonne ute and large SUV. The D-Max ute has come in for most work, with cues being taken from its MU-X SUV mate. Both come in LS-M, LS-U and LS-T variants, the ute with an SX strain added. Manual or automatic versions are on offer with two or all-wheel drive. Prices start at $42,900, plus on-road costs, for the entry-level MU-X LS-M 4x2 auto and top out at $56,200 for the LS-T 4x4 auto. Every Isuzu vehicle is backed by a Service Plus Program which includes five-year warranty, five years roadside assistance and five-year / 75,000 kilometre capped price servicing with a 12-month or 15,000 km interval. ’Hold the chrome’ appears to be the mantra styling whizzes followed, with the MU-X bulk lacking unnecessary shiny bits. Hi-tech LED daytime running lights and bi-LED automatic levelling projector headlamps flank the stylish set-up, while extra-bright LED taillights help to keep the MU-X in plain sight day or night. The LS-T rolls on modern 18-inch highway terrain wheels and there’s a full-size spare

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Navara RX Pickup has a reversing camera displayed in the rear vision mirror, which also has and automatic dimming feature. Other variants have the camera display in the infotainment screen. The top-spec ST-X also gets hill start assist and hill descent control, rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree Around View Monitor. Autonomous emergency braking is a notable omission. We tested the range-topping ST-X automatic, finding a much-better balance between laden and unladen performance. Despite the tauter rear suspension, it still cruises comfortably to the extent that it’s easy to forget that you’re driving a light commercial vehicle rather than an SUV. There’s little road noise intrusion and the cabin has a refined feel. Overall, there’s a more reassuring feel to the Navara’s handling and cornering. We were able to co-ordinate the timing of our Navara road test with some overdue garden renovations, adding some ballast to the tray as we transported a couple of dozen bags of topsoil and 10 metres of buffalo turf. The tray is marginally higher, which made loading a tad more difficult. We didn’t need to use the $1000 towbar kit, which allows for up to 3500kg to be pulled with a braked trailer. Steering has also been improved and is now faster, heavier and more direct than before. In addition, the steering ratio has been reduced for improved manoeuvrability. One thing that remains untouched is the twin-turbo engine, which is right up with the best in its class. Indeed, it was the one chosen by Mercedes-Benz for its recently-released XClass. Fuel consumption of 6.5lt per 100km on the urban/highway cycle is listed for the Navara ST-X. We averaged 7.7lt/100km. Improvements to Navara Series 3 have now lifted it to the extent that it can been seen as a genuine competitor against its big-selling rivals. It can easily double as family transport and weekend workhorse. As with most pickups, the model range is large and diverse so make sure to do some homework and set aside plenty of time when you get to the dealership Standard warranty remains at three years and 100,000km.

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Big job for Cat bats LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club won the toss last Saturday and sent Prahran in to bat on a wicket that looked like it might assist the bowlers. Early on the decision looked sound as the visitors collapsed to be 2/17, with Jake Reed (4/64) and Dom McGlinchey (2/52) looked menacing. But a series of solid partnerships, punctuated by a magnificent 165 to future star Will Sutherland, saw Prahran make its way to 290 all-out. Geelong had to face a nervous 10 overs, losing Mitch Reid for a duck before steadying to be 1/35 at stumps. With a full day of cricket toe played tomorrow, the Cats might be slightly in the box seat but they will still need to bat exceptionally well to chase down this one.

In Geelong Cricket Association, Richie Oliver has done it again, posting a majestic 148 to see Geelong City set South Barwon a target of 351 for victory tomorrow. Oliver enjoyed great support from Cody Brogden (59) in a 146-run opening stand, while Chris Bambury (37) ensured the good start did not go to waste. For South Barwon, Nick Lynch (4/84) toiled hard but the rest of the bowlers failed to find any inroads on a flat Richmond Cres wicket. South Barwon will look to gun bat Joel Davies to make a big score if the side’s to be a chance in this one but even he will struggle to chase down such a mammoth total. In division two, Marshal might just pull a rabbit out of their hat because it looks a big chance to defeat Thomson outright tomorrow in a result that would be huge for the Bears James Menzies (4/18) starred against his old side as the Tigers could only manage a paltry 75.

In reply, Jake Hilton (55) and Josh Janssen (54) ensured victory on day one was a formality as the side cruised to finish the day on 7/163. Marshall will most likely declare on its overnight score to give itself the maximum amount of time to bowl Thomson out again and possibly chase down any runs required for maximum points. And in division three, Teesdale can just about kiss their season goodbye if it can’t run down Bannockburn’s imposing 9/325 tomorrow. Nathan Broster (113*) was the mainstay of the Bulls’ innings, although Daniel Davies (77) was also important. Teedale struggled all day to make inroads with the ball, although Marcus Campbell (3/27) tried hard for his team. Bannockburn should win comfortably tomorrow, ending Teesdale’s finals aspirations in the process.

HELLO, SAILORS: CCC Team's international cyclists salute their participation in the Festival of Sails.

3000 sailors boost Festival of Sails’ fleet Festival of Sails organisers have toasted a successful 2019 event, hosting 3000 sailors after revising upward the fleet of entered boats to more than 300. The organisers initially put the fleet at 270 but the entries figure went higher after the completion of the long-weekend event. The sailors enjoyed “beautiful weather” and “exciting racing” on Corio and Port Phillip Bays, said festival chairman Stuart Dickson.

Competitors came from overseas and every state and territory of Australia, he said. One of the team comprised 11 members of an elite men’s cycling team in Geelong to contest the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, which also ran over the long weekend. The CCC Team comprised members from 11 countries from Europe, the USA and New Zealand. Spanish cyclist Francisco Jose Ventoso said

he and his team members were excited to be first-time participants in the festival even though some had never set foot on a boat before. “We are really happy to go out for a sail,” he said. “This event is really nice, has a good feeling and there are lovely people around the boats. “This is my third time to Geelong and I’m looking forward to coming back next year, too.”

Mulloway in night action ON THE BITE Adam Van der Lugt The Barwon River estuary produced mulloway to more than 1m in length over the past week for keen anglers fishing after. Rob Thornton and son Jeremy fished the area known as The Thunderbolt over the weekend with fresh squid and live mullet as bait. With baits in the water well before the high tide change, it wasn’t until an hour after the change that their rod buckled over with a mulloway of around 60cm engulfing the live mullet. Other anglers reported taking mulloway on squid and livies while fishing a tide change after dark. Offshore angling remained the main attraction, with the kingfish numbers only increasing. Casting stickbaits or trolling small squid skirts with a strip of squid flesh pinned to the hook worked but using bait seemed the most effective method, with a live slimy mackerel or whole small squid dropped down into a light berley trail working well. Most reports come from the area between just outside The Rip to Torquay. Big Australian salmon were also present offshore, with fish to 4kg caught as kingfish bycatch. At times they were easily located when chasing bait on the surface, with anglers casting metal lures or soft plastics onto the commotion catching plenty of fish. Anglers fishing from the beaches and rock ledges along the coast found salmon to 2.5kg. Casting metal lures from 40g to 80g or using half pilchards as bait resulted in quality bags of up to a dozen fish. The Bellarine Peninsula continued to fish well for whiting and squid anywhere between Clifton Springs and Queensclifft. John ‘The Jigman’ Didge walked along the new Portarlington harbour while casting soft plastics into the deeper water, having no issues hooking into some nice pinkies. Flathead, trevally and, occasionally, snapper to 5kg were also caught. WurdiBuloc Reservoir made the report this week, with the redfin coming on the bite for anglers casting lures off the west rock wall. Early mornings and late afternoons were ideal, with fish to 40cm taking on Paco spoons and Norries Wasabi spoons. The occasional brown trout to 1.5kg was also taken at the reservoir.

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