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Big Grove swing By Justin Flynn A 7 per cent swing in Ocean Grove to Labor s Libby Coker appears to have helped unseat Liberal MP Sarah Henderson. While the formal result of the federal election's seat of Corangamite was still undecided by the time the Voice went to print, it looked likely that Ms Coker would win the seat that Ms Henderson has held since 2013. Corangamite is Victoria's most marginal
seat but Ms Coker had surged ahead with a swing of 2.3 per cent by Sunday evening. However, a swing of 7 per cent had been recorded in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads had a 6 per cent swing to the opposition. Point Lonsdale had an 11% swing. Neither candidate was willing to claim victory or concede defeat by Sunday night, but Ms Coker was expected to win the seat. Ms Coker paid tribute to her campaign.
"I said at the beginning of this election campaign that I would fight for a fair go for the people of Corangamite," she said. "That I would fight for people on the Bellarine, in Golden Plains, Geelong and across the Surf Coast. "From tradies in Grovedale, to farmers in Winchelsea, from families in Torquay, to pensioners in Ocean Grove." Ms Henderson said she worked right up
until the polling booths closed at 6pm on Saturday. "At the Grovedale booth tonight I was working there until the end," she said. "About 5.20 the Labor Party started to pack up. And all of us stood there as Liberals, we didn't pack up a thing. "We didn't move until the doors closed. I made sure that we were there for every single last vote."
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Grove shows fight Ocean Grove main beach hosted the Life Saving Victoria Inflatable Rescue Board (IRB) Round 2 competition on Sunday 12 May. Around 20 competitors from Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's IRB Racing team took part in state competition on Mother's day in solid wave conditions and a low tide. IRB racing teams from Victorian based surf life saving clubs and life saving clubs including nearby 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club at Barwon Heads, Fairhaven, Williamstown, Seaford, Venus Bay, Brighton, Waratah Beach, South Melbourne and Elwood all competed.
Ocean Grove SLSC IRB Sport Captain and Coach Nick Giblin said a lot of training went into IRB racing before major state competitions. Crew members from Ocean Grove SLSC are also patrol captains at the club during the busy surf patrol season. IRB racing competitions is scheduled around for the winter period so it does not coincide with the surf patrol season in Victoria. "Once or twice a week we are down in the water physically in the boats," Giblin told the Voice. "Practising starts, finishes, patient picks up
we sort of break the race down - then put it all together." Giblin said Ocean Grove SLSC IRB racing competitors had trained on the flat water at Portarlington and in the bigger surf at Ocean Grove main beach to prepare for competition. Giblin said five Ocean Grove IRB Racing teams had progressed to semi-finals at the LSV based event at Ocean Grove main beach. "We were looking pretty promising," Giblin said on the day. The next LSV IRB racing competition heads to Lorne for a weekend double header in Round 3 on 25 May and 26 May.
Rhonda Matheson-Browne has lived in Ocean Grove for nearly 20 years and has penned a fascinating novel. Rhonda's new book 'Bush' showcases local landmarks of the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Otway regions intertwined with raising the important issues of family violence. Bush is a complicated thriller, which entangles Wattle, a mother and wife, living what appears to be a very luxurious existence, in the exquisite seaside resort town of Lorne, Australia. She is nervously covering up a secret, involving her husband and her son, that is about to explode the perfect illusion that she has attempted to hide from her close-knit community. Like the passion vines, that entangle themselves and suffocate the Australian rainforest, Bush is a story of the entwinement of various lives into a complicated root system that lies just below the surface. These characters find themselves on an intoxicating course which creates catastrophic outcomes for everyone who becomes caught up in the undergrowth of the story and the outcomes are terrifying, breathtaking, heartbreaking and unexpected. A story of murder, conflict, environmental awareness, domestic violence, love, lust and the idea that dreams and nightmares can come true. Bush is available online or at Bookgrove, Ocean Grove. Rhonda grew up in Colac, but now lives in Ocean Grove. She has worked as a writer for social justice and environmental organisations and is now head of Middle School English at The Geelong College.
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Pedal power to the fore By Justin Flynn A group of 22 local cyclists will pedal from Adelaide to Barwon Heads to raise money for two charities. Three years after Barwon Heads Cycling Club did a similar 'Bridge to Bridge' ride from Sydney to Barwon Heads, the club will tackle a different route. From Adelaide Oval bridge, the group will cycle around 175km per day over five days. The club is hoping to raise $20,000 for Andrew Love Cancer Centre and Give Where You Live Foundation. "It will be a struggle for us because it's a lot of kilometres each day," club president Andrew Quayle said. "175km five days in a row will be a challenge." The trek will involve four overnight stays Coonalpyn, Naracoorte, Hamilton and Colac. The route was considered with safety in mind. "We wanted to stay off the main roads," Andrew said. "It was about making it achievable in that period of time without having too long a day on the bike." The final day will take the group through Torquay, where they are hoping to pick up a few passengers along the way. "On the last day from Colac to Barwon
22 members from Barwon Heads Cycling Club will ride from Adelaide to Barwon Heads for charity. Heads, we will throw it open," Andrew said. "We'll hopefully get some kids involved from Torquay to Barwon Heads or even the windmill (wind turbine at Black Rock) to the bridge. "When we roll into Barwon Heads maybe it will be a peloton of 40 or 50. That would be pretty special." Each morning, rain, hail, shine, hot, cold or in between, the group leaves the CFA in Bar-
won Heads at 5.45am for a ride. It's been described as a 'shed on wheels'. They are careful not to say Men's Shed as the group welcomes everyone. "One of the reasons the club has developed and grown is that people have found it good for their mental health," Andrew said. "We have several women in the club and on the rides, but we are always trying to grow the
number of women." The 22 who have chosen to ride the 875km trip come from a variety of professions and ages, ranging from mid 40s to mid 60s. The ride has the support of major sponsors - Barwon Heads Hotel and Barwon Heads Bendigo Community Bank. To donate, go to Barwon Heads Cycling Club's Facebook page.
Mother’s Day triumph for great-grandmother New PM in Curlewis visit By Luke Voogt
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Bev Soulsby, centre, with granddaughter and 3.9km run winner Marissa, second from right, daughters Joanne, Donna and Paula and great-granddaughter Olivia after finishing Geelong Mother's Day Classic. Picture: LUKE VOOGT ish line after being delegated bag duty. "After what she's been through it's a mighty effort," he said. More than 2000 people attended Geelong
Mother's Day Classic, raising money for breast cancer research. Donations can still be made until 30 June at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au.
New Prime Minister Scott Morrison paid another visit to Corangamite last Wednesday in an attempt to win over Victoria's most marginal seat ahead of the Federal Election. Alongside Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson, Mr Morrison visited a Curlewis estate to promote the coalition's housing policy. "Geelong, Bellarine, the Surf Coast areas are growing parts of our cities," Mr Morrison said. "In Corangamite 75 per cent of people either own their home outright or they are in the course of buying their home and paying off their mortgage. "Nothing speaks to the aspirations of Australians like buying your own home." Under the Coalition's deposit scheme for first homebuyers, buyers will need a five per cent deposit for a mortgage compared to the usual 20 per cent. The measure would reduce the time it takes for young Australians to save for a first home deposit, according to the coalition. Mr Morrison said the plan would allow "Australians to plan their future with confidence" "Buy a home, pay off your mortgage, save for your retirement, be independent in your retirement - I want to back all of that in," he said.
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Bev Soulsby, 79, completed a "mighty" recovery from major surgery by finishing Geelong Mother's Day Classic arm-in-arm with her daughters on Sunday. Four generations of family celebrated as the Ocean Grove great-grandmother crossed the line with Joanne, who flew in from WA, and Paula. "I didn't think it would be that far!" Bev said. "But the girls kept me going." Bev underwent surgery in January to insert a shunt to drain fluid from her brain, caused by a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. "It's incredible ... without the shunt I wouldn't have had a chance," she said. And her granddaughter Marissa Munday won the women's 3.9km run in 15 minutes flat, despite also having hydrocephalus and a shunt. Bev's family, including two great-grandchildren, walked with her while her other daughter, Marissa's mother Donna Hunt, also ran. "Marissa's beaten all my PBs except for a marathon," Donna said, to which her daughter responded, "don't worry, I'll get ya." Donna said Bev's movement had improved remarkably since the surgery. Her mother had always watched her run the event and wanted to walk herself, so the family entered her as a recovery goal, Donna said. Bev's husband Geoff watched from the fin-
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Grove turned pink Ocean Grove Football Netball Club patrons and the local community turned pink to support breast cancer awareness at the Shell Road sports pavilion on Saturday 18 May. The annual pink day club fundraiser was an outstanding success and raised more than $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Network Australia. The pink day fundraiser dubbed 'A sparkly afternoon' was a sell out with hundreds in attendance including the club's netball and football committees, netballers, and loyal Grubber supporters. The Grubbers' pink day coincided with the club's Round 6 home game against Geelong Amateur at Shell Road. Ocean Grove footballers wore pink football socks, while senior Grubber netball grade players were decked out in pink netball playing strips and pink socks to support day. "It was a great afternoon and we were thrilled to hand over a cheque for $10,000 to the BCNA (Breast Cancer Network Australia)," OGFNC pink day co-organiser Rachel Thomas told the Voice. "Many ladies took wonderful prizes donated by our girls' football and netball teams as well as the wider business community. "It was great to see our senior netballers wearing the pink dresses and the women's and men's football teams wearing the pink socks." Thomas, an Ocean Grove Netball Club 13 and Under Coordinator, who helped organised the day alongside co-organiser Megan McKnight, said the pink day could not be possible without its major sponsors. "We couldn't have done it without our major sponsors PW Glass Group, One Day Estate and Sinnott Plumbing," she said. "It was a great day with all the One Day Estate Champagne selling out. "The Roberta's Tasting Table was a very popular." Musical acts on the day included Josie Howells from the inaugural season of The Voice.
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Disco Divas The popular Curlewis Clubhouse Soiree series is bolting onto the dance floor with the announcement of 'Disco Divas' on Friday 14 June. Disco lovers are invited to step back into the 1970s and boogie the night away. Revelry and reliving the era of flares, platform shoes and flashing dance floors will be the go as the hottest hits of the fab first females of disco are showcased. Clubhouse Soirees have become a quarterly institution at Curlewis Golf Club for members and non-members alike. Patrons get to enjoy a fabulous three course dinner while kicking back to a night of great entertainment. Disco Diva patrons will be able to get their groove on to the best of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Thelma Houstan, Blondie, Amii Stewart, Sister Sledge, Alicia Bridges, Cher, Lady Marmalade, Pointer Sisters, Whitney Houston plus lots more Tickets including three course dinner are $80 for Members and $85 for non-members. Bookings via www.curlewisgolf.com.au or by phone 5251 1111 (Option 3).
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Friends of the Barwon The official launch of the Friends of the Barwon was held on Friday. The group said its formation represents the coming together of concerned individuals and groups who have seen the Barwon river system experiencing dire conditions with an extensive fish kill, acid events and extended periods of little to no flow. It formalises a commitment from them to drive for a far better future for the region's largest river system, the group said. Lachlan Gordon is one of those who has worked hard to get the FOTB to this stage. "Friends of the Barwon now joins two other river community organisations with significant urban populations. These are, the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and the Werribee River Association," he said. "Friends of the Barwon will develop law and policy reform proposals for the Barwon River and its catchment in collaboration with Environmental Justice Australia. Also on our agenda are augmented environmental water holdings and accelerated riparian restoration."
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A science extravaganza
Tim Fookes, Jason Small and Tegan Drever accept Ocean Grove Bowling Club's award from a CCV representative.
Local clubs win big By Justin Flynn Two local clubs have been recognised at the Community Clubs Victoria awards night. After winning the best sporting club in the state last year, Ocean Grove Bowling Club won the best regional club bistro award. Ocean Grove was also a finalist in this award last year and was a finalist this year for best club restaurant (Leleans), chef of the year (Jason Small) and assistant manager/supervisor of the tear (Tegan Drever). Clifton Springs Golf Club won the Outstanding Community Service Award for its Maddie's Day on the Purple event, a celebrity
golf tournament to raise money to help fund medical research to find a cure for Bone Marrow Failure. OGBC food and beverage manager Tegan Drever said the club wanted to win the best club award again, but was philosophical. "We were well pleased to pick up another award this year. Of course everyone is aiming for the big one (club of the year) and understandably so but any recognition in such a large pool of venues competing is a massive achievement that we are all immensely proud of," she told the Voice. "The Ocean Grove Bowling Club has always done well in the food and beverage sector of
awards, it's wonderful to hear that you are still doing what you do best." Ms Drever said the club was proud of the award. "Customer service has always had a strong focus, it's something that I am particularly passionate about as is executive chef Jason Small," she said. "We made some improvements and changes to operational procedures in the Bistro 2018, in the efforts of making the dining experience as easy and comfortable as possible for our clientele. It's certainly nice to get the nod of approval from your peers."
Science Alive! is the largest single interactive science exhibition in Australia and it's heading to Geelong. Science Alive! brings together the big names in science and technology and will have exhibitors providing hands-on fun that is interactive, dynamic, fun, and educational for all ages. There's no better event to experience firsthand all fields of science and technology! It's so big, it will be held at GMHBA Stadium. There's sure to be something to engage and delight children and adults alike! The whole family will be able to: Get hands on with Australia's next generation of submarines, interactive robot and drone displays, and Questacon's Science on the Move and Fascinating Science exhibitions. Take a journey through our solar system with VR or have an immersive astronomy experience in our Stardomes Get up close and personal with native animals from WildlifeXposure, and dinosaur bones from Museums Victoria. See a showcase from budding science and technology entrepreneurs from Runway Incubator. Watch SciWorld's fantastic Explosive Science Show, marvel at Marty McBubble's Scientific Bubble Show, and join science presenters Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton of The Curiosity Show with their brand new stage show, 'Illusions'. Science Alive will be held on 25 and 26 May. Tickets at sciencealive.org.au/geelong and click on 'tickets'. Free for 15 and under.
Ruby’s second big award By Justin Flynn Local author Ruby J Murray has been named as one of four Herald Best Young Australian novelists. Judged by Jason Steger, Felicity Castagna and Delia Falconer, Ruby's novel The Biographer's Lover received praise. "With a dual narrative and a meta aspect to it, the read follows the writing of the book and the book itself," Steger said. "It's carefully constructed and asks questions about how women artists are seen and their work treated." The Biographer's Lover is about young writer who is hired to put together the life of an unknown artist from Geelong. She thinks it will be just another quick commission paid for by a rich, grieving family obsessed with their own past. But the artist's work spans decades that asks more questions than it answers. "There were some things I knew I wanted to
be included straight away," Ruby said. "I knew I wanted it to be in Geelong just because there aren't many books set in Geelong and this part of the world and that was very frustrating for me. "So many books in Australia are set in the Outback or the bush or in super-urban settings and Geelong has already been forgotten about as one of the great industrial powerhouses in Australia." Ruby now lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, but vividly remembers growing up and spending holidays and weekends at her father John's place in Queenscliff. The Biographer's Lover took Ruby five years to write. "I wrote the book that I wanted to read," she says. "I'd be delighted if it reached an international audience, but it wasn't the plan. "I hope it makes people think about how history is told and who gets to tell it because
Ruby J Murray has been named one of four Herald Best Young Australian novelists. 183808 when I was growing up it was almost as if women weren't part of history at all. There were no female narratives at all. "Whether or not they like that perspective or not, that's fine. Mostly I hope they just read it and like it - or don't like it - as long as they finish it." Murray launched The Biographer's Lover at Bookgrove in Ocean Grove last year.
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IN BRIEF IGA theft
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Thieves ram raided the Barwon Heads IGA supermarket last week. Detectives are investigating after thieves smashed through the front doors of the supermarket, stealing cigarettes and alcohol. Police said red Commodore and silver Ford sedan drove through doors of the supermarket. Police say a passenger from each vehicle got out and stole cigarettes and alcohol. Officers say they were called and followed a vehicle before losing sight of it. The doors and windows were replaced on the morning of the theft. The supermarket reopened by midmorning on the day of the theft. By the time the Voice went to print, the offenders were still on the run. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Be a star
The Bellarine's creative music scene has a new and unique venue for artists to jam out and record songs. Recording company Greenman Rehearsal Studios has moved into new premises in Ocean Grove. Roy Green, with his love of music and passion for audio engineering, has created a modern technological space for recording artists and voice actors in Ocean Grove. Greenman Rehearsal Studios is a haven for bands and artists to work in a relaxed and comfortable chill-filled space designed for creativity, collaboration and inspiration. With an analogue and/or digital workflow the studio can cater for a wide range of musical projects and audio experimentation. Recently Roy opened his studio to local
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community club musicians from the Ocean Grove Chords Club group. "This was the first time in a recording studio for most of the chord band members," Chords Club leader Jac Renzenbrink said. "It was a fascinating experience and studio learning involvement for all. Roy being a great sound engineer really made the experience fruitful and productive. The recording studio is a great opportunity for local artists and bands to congregate in a fully operational and affordable space." The Chords Club musicians comprised guitarist Trevor Gibbs, Mal Kelly, Rodney Talbot, Ray Leigh, Kerryn King, Geoff McDonald and group leader Jac Renzenbrink, with Dale Afflitto also adding her harmonica to the mix. On ukuleles were Elise Ness, Janet Chalm-
ers, Brian Mason, Bob Tunnicliffe, David Lanham, David Pownall Uke and Mandolin, and Geoff Naylor Uke and Saxophone. Then on banjo was Stan Rusiniak, on keyboard was Marian Elston with guitarist Peter Curtis with arm in sling on 'roadie' duties. The group recorded many old favourite classics, like Sloop John B, Silver Threads and Golden Needles, Last Thing on My Mind, Dirty Old Town, Greenville Trestle High, and Tennessee Waltz. "The mix of instruments vocal styles provide a great sound to the rock, folk and country songs they played on the day," Roy Green said. "The recordings are lively, fun and full of character".
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Recent rain brings good trout to bite By Adam Van der Lugt The rain we've had over the last week has opened up a number of fishing options as small streams have had a much-needed run of fresh water, triggering a good trout bite. Sites down along the Great Ocean Road offered fish to anglers using fly and light spin gear with Cumberland, Barham and Aire rivers all producing brown trout. Small shallow diving lures from 40-60mm and the classic celta lure are great, while fly anglers not fussed about 'matching the hatch' can expect results with small black bead head nymphs. The local offshore fishing is as good as ever with snapper to 3kg and gummy shark on offer. Using fresh bait like squid, slimy mackerel and salmon fillets in 50m of water out from Barwon Heads is a great place to start. One angler who fished there over the last few weeks reported catching kingfish off the bottom to 70cm on three separate outings as bycatch. Chris Pitman from Trelly's Geelong headed out from Clifton Springs and while fishing the start of the run-in tide, managed to bag out on squid in 3.5m to 4.5m water over the weed beds. Stand out jigs were #3 Yamashita in white and pilchard blue. Straight out from Clifton springs has also produced gummy shark to 10kg on squid. Barrel tuna are still being caught off Portland in 50m of water behind Lawrence rock. Trolling 7-9 inch skirted lures has proven productive on fish over 100kg while school tuna are being caught in 100m on the shelf.
Chris Pitman catches a squid at Clifton Springs. Redfin are firing at Wurdibuloc reservoir with fish to 45cm being taken by anglers casting metal spoons. Despite the current low water levels, there
are good numbers of fish to be had. From a number of reports, the best fishing is had on the windblown side of the lake wherever that may be on the day.
The new mural aims to bring awareness to the plight of the hooded plover.
Solidarity with plovers A colourful mural with a message has brightened up the Ocean Grove shopping centre car park. Painted by local Bellarine artist Alex Kineen, the hooded plover mural covers one wall of the toilet facilities located near the pedestrian crossing over The Parade. As the hooded plover season comes to a close, conservationists are acknowledging a relatively successful year for this threatened native species. A total of six chicks survived from 15 adult pairs across Breamlea and Bellarine beaches. The hooded plover is a small black, white and red bird that lives and breeds on the beach from August to March. An adult pair of hooded plovers will lay up to three eggs in the sand, and incubate them for four weeks until the eggs hatch. The hatched chicks forage for their own food along the water's edge. Dogs and cats are seen as predators of the species, just as foxes, ravens and other birds of prey are, and for this reason City of Greater Geelong along with Birdlife Australia have put measures in place to protect the birds. The Bellarine Peninsula is the last major population of hooded plovers until Warrnambool, making it a high priority at a national scale. The newly-painted mural at Ocean Grove aims to increase awareness of hooded plovers and remind the community to help protect this rare species of bird.
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Not a waste of time By Justin Flynn Gillian Black has helped collect more than 2000kg of compost that would otherwise have gone into landfill. Gillian joined ShareWaste via an online app about six months ago. The app connects those with an interest in composting. Gillian put her bin out the front of her Ocean Grove home and didn't think too much of it, but locals and holidaymakers started dropping off their green waste. Since then she has collected more than 2000kg of green waste, which has managed to avoid landfill. So what's so wrong about something that is biodegradable going into landfill? It produces greenhouse gas emissions and odour and leachate production. When the Voice visited, Gillian had collected 2066kg of compost, most of it dropped off by like-minded locals. Gillian grew up in the UK and came from a family of avid composters. "At first it was to simply save waste from going to landfill, and boost my compost supplies," Gillian said. "But as it's progressed I've realised that the food I produce with the aid of the compost and worm farms can also be shared." The waste goes into Gillian's compost, which feeds her worm farm and chickens. Gillian also collects coffee grounds from a local cafe. "I think the main thing that has surprised me is the sheer amount of waste that has been collected," Gillian said. "And glad that it's been saved from landfill and is being put to good use. "I don't really refuse anything as long as it can grow." In time Gillian will probably have too much green waste and encouraged others in the area to be involved with ShareWaste. For those interested, go to sharewaste.com.
Short story Entries for Alan Cobham's short story competition should be submitted no later than Saturday 25 May. The topic is 'The best sport'. Alan Cobham, in his book What's the Point argues that table tennis is the best sport because most people could play it successfully from about the age of 10 until old age. Alan's grandchildren have strong alternative views on this topic. What do you think? In no more than 500 words, send your opinions to acobham@bigpond.com or, if hand written, delivered to Bookgrove by 25 May. The winner will be announced on Thursday 13 June at Bookgrove at 4.30pm. Don't forget there is a cash prize of $200 for the winner and there will be only two more winners before becoming eligible for the final prize of $1000.
LEGO building Children aged between six and 16 and love building LEGO can enter the Future LEGO Master Builder competition. The winner will get the chance to exhibit at Queenscliffe Brick and will win a $100 Dizzy Toys/Ocean Grove Toys voucher. Queenscliffe Bricks is on 8 and 9 June in Point Lonsdale. The competition is on until 31 May. Details at www.queensclifferotary.org.au.
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For nearly 10 years, Ocean Grove Coastcare has held at least one large scale working bee during winter. A recent walk-through of an area of Buckley Park, adjacent to the caravan park, showed that the combined efforts of OGCC, Conservation Volunteers Australia, and the City of Greater Geelong have been so effective in reducing these invasive plants that Coastcare may need to take its weeding tools elsewhere. Coastcare has scheduled a walk-through of Ocean Grove spit with Barwon Coast staff to inspect what weed management is required there. If there are too few weeds, Coastcare will look for a new local area, beyond the dunes, that needs help.
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By Cr Trent Sullivan In the most recent edition of the Ocean Grove Voice we saw excellent coverage of the local highlights in council's Draft Budget 2019-20, which is up for community consultation at the moment. One aspect of the budget I want to highlight further is the unified Community Investment and Support Fund, which is offering $8.3 million in fair and accessible grants to community groups and clubs. We've upped the funding by 30.1 per cent on last year, in recognition of the hard work and dedication displayed by these groups all year round. Council's proposing a $3,000,000 spend on the planning and delivery of community and sporting infrastructure, and for the first time, private clubs can now apply.
Up to $350,000 is available for these infrastructure grants, per successful group. We've also developed a new $300,000 community events program, to encourage and support small to medium sized festivities in our region, that enrich our sense of local community and don't fall under Geelong Major Events funding. This is a great chance for groups to boost fundraising opportunities with an event that draws both locals and tourists together. The proposed budget also includes a welldeserved $220,000 allocation for quality arts projects and festivals. Community groups and clubs can start applying for grants in early June and there's also help on offer while putting applications together. Head to geelongaustralia.com.au/ grants for more information.
If you want to hear more about the proposed budget, Crs Stephanie Asher, Jim Mason and myself will be based at The Terrace in Ocean Grove on Saturday 25 May, for a community information session. This is happening from 9am to 10am and we'd love to answer any questions you might have. You can also have your say on the budget until 28 May via geelongaustralia.com.au/ yoursay. A panel hearing will listen to all feedback and make recommendations, before the budget is adopted in June. I encourage all of Ocean Grove's valued organisations and clubs to seriously consider putting their hands up for these grants, which will provide enormous benefit to the community.
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Name: Sarah Perrott What got you into footy? Jess Craig. I know her through touch footy and her husband plays rugby. She kept talking up how great it was and how great the group of girls were at Ocean Grove. So she dragged me along to a practice game against Drysdale this season and I have loved it ever since. What do you enjoy most about playing senior footy at Ocean Grove? l actually really enjoy just playing with the group of women here. They are really positive and supportive and they make you feel really welcomed. I feel sometimes in other sports I have played it is a bit clicky and it is not really inviting for new people who want to learn the sport. The ladies here have been so welcoming and really supportive and really good teachers for someone like me who has never played before. Favourite AFLW team? I am very excited for the Tigers with Richmond coming into the AFLW competition in 2020. I am actually a Richmond supporter. Favourite AFLW player? I really like Daisy Pearce from Melbourne. Favourite footy memory? The Grovedale game at Grovedale in Round 1 - it was my first senior women's game. The girls made me feel really calm and made me feel really good about myself - the first tackle, the first bump and getting through that, it was really exciting.
Superstitions before a game? I have a really nice cooked breakfast. At noon - two hours before the game I always eat an apple and then I like to listen to some music just before the game to relax.
Favourite drink? Either water, sports drink Powerade and a smoothie after the game. Favourite holiday destination? Prague.
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111 minutes to live As winter approaches, the Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group (QLTG) is staging a fun night of wining, dining and entertainment. QLTG presents the award-winning comedy It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To) at the 360Q restaurant in picturesque Queenscliff from 7 to 15 June. Join the fun for a hilarious and biting slice of family life laid bare by the imminent passing of the 'bombastic but adorable' patriarch, Ron Patterson. Ron Patterson believes he has only 111 minutes left to live and so he invites the kids around for sausage rolls, crackers and a bit of quality time. As he attempts to tie up the loose ends of his life, all the juicy neuroses of this very dysfunctional family come to the fore. Set in the early 1990s, the action takes place throughout one evening in a 'typical' Australian suburban lounge room. Playwright, Elizabeth Coleman (Secret Bridesmaids Business) is one of Australia's finest writers. Her observations of a 'typical' Australian family and all that comes with sibling rivalry is hysterically captured in her endearing but flawed characters reveal the timeless trials of a typical Australian family. Featuring Ian Rooney (Ron Patterson), Emma Jones (Dawn Patterson), Daniel Trotter (Michael Patterson), Stephanie Byrne (Debbie Patterson), Tess Evans (Karen Patterson), Petrina Dakin (Terri Wilkins) and directed by Robyn Birrell. Tickets are available through trybooking. com/495712 as part of the Low Light Festival and include a two-course meal and show for $65.
Colin Mockett and Shirley Power star in The Star that Burned too brightly. Picture: REG RYAN
A star burns too brightly At the turn of the 20th century, the books of CJ Dennis could have defined our nation. The Sentimental Bloke and Ginger Mick were wildly successful, and quickly became part of the Australian vernacular. The Star That Burned too Brightly at the Potato Shed at 10.30am Tuesday 4 June shines a light on the man who wrote the stories, a man who burned too brightly. Shirley Power and Colin Mockett were commissioned to write and present the story of CJ Dennis and will bring the story to the Potato Shed for the first time as part of the Morning Show Time series. Together with Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson, both of whom he collaborated with, CJ Dennis is often considered to be amongst Australia's best known poets. Dennis' tale is both captivating and astonishing. His fortunes waivered from penniless to untold wealth and fame, only to be declared bankrupt within the space of a decade. All tickets are $17 and include morning tea from Baker's Delight Drysdale. Book now at the Box Office, at any Customer Service Centre or by calling 5251 1998.
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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest. Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm. Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events. Markets and fairs Car boot sale Ocean Grove Park Association's May 2019 car boot sale to support Rural Aid's Car Boot Sale fund raiser, Saturday 25 May, sponsoring Team 3225 in The Jalopy Derby. To make a booking, email team3225jalopy@gmail.com or ring 0403-884 107. Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.
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Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm. Stamp and Coin Fair Ocean Grove Stamp Club, Saturday March 23, 10am to 2pm at Senior Citizens clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767. Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.
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Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899. Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls. All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington. Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood
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Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub - Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.
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Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Enquiries, Rosemary bellarine4r@gmail.com.
Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries 0426-889 456.
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CLUBS MEET Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Hwy end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-3pm - and Wednesday, 9am-noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. Social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Jeanette 5256 1633.
Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Jo on 5254 2670. Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.
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Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30pm. Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@ hotmail.com. Fly tying third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, free cuppa and a chat. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Jo 5254 2670.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome, Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
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National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome. Contact Jackie 0439 473 244.
First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone
Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve 0438 019 991.
First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong. org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Pam 5255 5152.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Dianne 5255 1372.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Fran 0429 237 661. Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.
Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Julie Rodger 0435 362 573. Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or 0411 952 598.
Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.
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The freshest of produce Ocean Grove Fruit Crew is well known for its fresh fruit and veg in Ocean Grove. The local and family owned business at Park Lane in the Grove has the largest range of fresh organic produce in the region. As certified organic farmers themselves, the Gregorys know a thing or two about organic fruit and veg. Darren and Carolyn Gregory have an organic farm at Connewarre and use as much of the produce from there as they can. The organic section is proving to be popular with locals who want fresh organic produce. The organic section is seriously impressive and is growing all the time. Ocean Grove Fruit Crew has eliminated the
use of disposal plastic bags and waste has been halved. "We pride ourselves on our competitive prices and variety over the major chains," Darren says. "Shop local, support local." The juice bar next door is also doing a roaring trade and the Mexican street food is proving to be very popular. Choose from burritos and tacos to go. Yum. Darren and Carolyn's daughter Eden works at the shop, making Ocean Grove Fruit Crew a true local and family run business. Ocean Grove Fruit Crew is at Shop 9, 73 The Terrace. Enter via Trak Arcade or Park Lane. See www.fruitcrew.com.au for more information.
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Hey all, it's pasta month May is pasta month at Driftwood Cafe. This Friday and Saturday night, you can order a delicious pasta meal for just $20. There are 12 to choose from. The popular Driftwood Cafe is busy all year round. When you pay the Driftwood a visit, your taste buds will thank you. Cooking is their passion. Driftwood uses only the finest and freshest ingredients to create dishes that will fill your belly and warm your heart. The Driftwood also has a strong commitment to using organic, local, free range, seasonal and fresh produce, where possible, to ensure that the food is of the highest quality. Eco-friendly paint on the walls, the repurposed timber tables (made from old pallets), low energy LED lighting throughout and
environmentally responsible chemicals are just a few carefully considered environmental choices the team has made. All of the disposable products including recycled paper napkins, toilet paper, menus and paper bags, bamboo food trays, bio-degradable coffee and plastic cups have been sourced for their environmental advantages. To further reduce landfill needs, the team encourages the use of re-usable coffee cups with a 50 cent discount for any take away coffee if you bring your own cup. But it's the food that keeps people coming back. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack, Driftwood will have something to please your rumbling tummy. Check them out at thedriftwoodcafe.com. au.
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Grey goshawk, Anglesea. though I did see a few swift parrots high up in a gum tree). While looking for 'swifties' I did see hundreds of musk and rainbow Lorikeets, which was lovely. I also discovered a natural bird bath in a yellow gum in Yellow Gum's Estate, and there were plenty of musk lorikeets helping themselves to a splash. I also watched at least 30 noisy miners
starting WWIII in someone's front garden. I couldn't believe the noise that so many noisy miners made when in such large numbers. It was deafening. I received a lovely email from Carole, who is the convener of Bellarine Birdlife Group. Carole and her bird watching pal Charmian have been observing the pink-eared ducks at Lake Lorne and McLeods Waterholes and have
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I saw me second 'lifer' or new bird of the month, when I spotted a male brush bronze wing by the side of Forest Road at Anglesea Heath. I put my camera up to take a photo but it flew off, but I got a great view of the beautiful 'chestnut' feather colours as it disappeared. I drove to Anglesea again to see if I could spot an owlet nightjar (unsuccessfully as always), but I did see a white morph (form) of a grey goshawk around Spring Creek in Bellbrae. The white morph grey goshawk is white all over and is often known as the white goshawk. This goshawk is found in the more open forests of northwestern Australia and coastal Victoria and is the only form found in Tasmania. In Victoria the white morph grey goshawk is found in good numbers around the Otway Ranges. It's always great to spot a grey goshawk as I haven't seen many of them around, and even better to achieve a photo. I went to the farm in Wallington one Saturday morning to do a bird survey and the highlights were spotting a pair of white-bellied sea-eagles, five common greenshanks, 22 black-winged stilts and several flame robins. I felt so privileged to walk around such a beautiful property. I've spent a few hours over the last few weeks trying to photograph some of the endangered swift parrots that have been spotted around Woodlands and Old Ocean Grove. I have failed dismally to achieve a photo (al-
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Final surf event moved With the 2018-19 13th Beach Boardriders screaming to the finale and with no back up dates prior to the presentation night and with very poor, wet and onshore conditions on offer, contest Directors had the unenviable decision of which break to run the senior event at. Further with a number of divisions being decided on the placings in this last event it was a huge decision that rested on their shoulders. After assessing all options it was decided to hold the event at Cylinders. 13th tradition dictates that results for the final comp of the season sponsored by Monsta Surf are held back until the presentation night, so only finalists will be mentioned and not their placings. Once again in the Masters Division we saw Greg Bassett dominate as he has all season. And with a little over three points separating the next five surfers the minor places in the aggregate points will be very close. Craig Lloyd, Mark Hutson, Jeremy Slattery Trevor Sopovski and Shane Vincent are all in the mix. This year the Senior Men's Division has been the closest for many years with no one really taking a significant lead in the aggregate points tally. All of this competition's finalists, Shaun Todd, Christian Pritchett, Tim Edwards and Dave Smith are all in with a chance. Open B saw a very tight contest in the tough conditions with none of the surfers able to take a significant lead, Sam Magasic, Justin Lowe and Samuel Blackburn battled for the top position and Lars Planke and Matt Seehusen were
left hunting for good scores. The race for the Open A Title has been close all year and results in this final event will not only determine the Club Champion but also who will take out this year's prize of a trip to the Mentawais thanks to the great team at Surf In Mentawais. Last year's winner Shaun Todd is in the tightest of battles with Josh Johnson-Baxter. Both surfers made the final along with Michael Crapp and Jasper Blair. The Grom Divisions fared much better on the Sunday with favourable conditions at Ocean Grove Main Beach. Again with many titles being decided on the results of this event there was a strong member turn out and the competition was fierce. The Under 14 Boys final was an epic event, with Jet Lamperd, Isaiah Norling, Taz Higging, Otis Cotter and Jack Bassett going wave for wave and producing scores in the good to excellent range. This talented group of young guys surf with style and skill rarely seen in this age group and are to be congratulated on their efforts. Max Bassett, Jerry Kelly, Taj McPhee, Finbar Crapp, Brodie Scott and Macklin Pritchett all made the Under 12 Boys Final and surfed to a very high level with very little separating them when the final hooter sounded. The Under 12 Girls have made great progress in their surfing over the season and this final event showcased that progress. Dahlia Feldman, Ruby Edwards, Teagan Evans, Andi Beardsley and Kaia Martin displayed great
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Dahlia Feldman.
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skills and awareness in their tight final. With many of the Under 10s in their first season of competition, they too are making steady progress in their surfing ability and the all-important surf awareness knowledge. The season final for this division was made up of Cove McPhee, Kia Pritchett, Felix Todd, Kia Coleman, Jackson Collier and Josh Beardsley. As with the Under 10 Boys, for most of the Under 10 Girls this is their first competitive season. They too are making rapid progress with their surfing ability and are progressing extremely well. In the last final in this division Alexi Feldman took on Arrabella Amos, Lilly Sopovoski, Iluka O'Loughlin, Addison Lawless and Lalani Robinson. Loads of fun was had in the Under 8 Mixed Expression Session which saw Alby Nuzum,
Bay Lamperd, Luke Sopovski, Lachie Collier, Pat Edwards and Malia O'Loughlin catch a heap of waves. Unfortunately due to the extreme cold weather, numbers in the Under 6 Mixed Division were down on previous comps. That didn't stop Phoebe Todd and Ashton Edwards having a blast in the water and catching some ripping waves. All members are reminded that the club presentation will be held on Saturday 1 June. For all the details check our social media outlets. Finally 13th Beach Boardriders would like to send a huge thank you to all our sponsors, committee members, helpers and parents for making this a fantastic year for the club. See you in the surf. Gaz
Cobras right into the swing of the season UNDER 13 Cobras Walter 4.7 (31) def by Ammos Barton 6.10 (46) Luke Devlin continued his good form in the centre, constantly barging through and getting the ball moving our way with assistance from Josh Hunt on the wing. Awards: Josh Hunt, Finlay Rolfs, Sam Eales. Cobras Dean 3.6 (24) def Winchelsea Blue 2.4 (16) All 21 players recorded tackles, setting a team record of 48. After conceding two goals in the first 10 minutes, our kids' leg speed started to shine through. The dash off half back from Ben Cirillo was fantastic, Tyla Meyer played really well in all positions and Ash Blount led the tackle count with five. Cathal Crammond kick his first goal for the club, with all players, including Ryan Merriman, Ruari Davison, Ben Eales, Mitchell Charleston, Angus Derham, Slater Hatfireld, Tommy Walsh and Hamish Stow, helping hold Winchelsea to one point after quarter time. Cobras Every 11.8 (74) def Ammos Hickey 0.1 (1) UNDER 11 Cobras Farrell 4.8 (32) def by St Joseph Jumping 6.12 (48) We played some good footy in the first half, controlling and using the ball well. Joeys took control in the third quarter as our intensity dropped off but we kept at in the even last term. Awards: Sunny Bohnke, Jensen Constable, Lachlan Holmes. Cobras Moroney 3.1 (19) def by 10.10 (70) Oscar Kerr andAlex Morgan finished off with a goal each and Koby Carlesso stood up as ruck with some fantastic hit outs. Fantastic effort by Fletcher Ward, who notched up 50 games. Awards: Lenny Honner, Harrison Wilde, Charlie Eales. Golden Fist Award: Jordan Lehmann. Cobras McManus 5.6 (36) def Geelong West Giants 5.3 (33) UNDER 10 Cobras Jones 1.1 (6) def by Torquay McCartney 4.15 (39) Congratulations to the two first gamers Charlie Berlyn and Zac Blount. We tried hard all day, however the slippery conditions early made it tough for us after Torquay started well. Awards: Will Wallace, Devlin Mateo, Xavier Monahan and Troy Stibbard. Cobras O'Keefe 5.6 (36) def Grovedale Knevitt 3.5 (23) This week at training we practised kicking from full back to drive the ball down the ground, making space and looking for the runoceangrovevoice.com.au
Bellarine Bears women's team with bat girl Nyah O'Brien.
Cobras Under 9s player Jedah Zurawel against Geelong Amateur. 193529 Picture:MARK HEENAN MEDIA ning player and the boys certainly listened to the coaches. Awards: Archie McCallum, Harvey Connolly and Josh Beardsley. Cobras Cordy 3.4 (22) def by St Joseph's Jumping 11.8 (74) The Cobras matched them in the second half with great tackling and handballing by Emmett Haxby, great contested marking by Ryan Tolley and great running and kicking by Augie Graham and Fletcher Curran-McKew. UNDER 9 Cobras Dalton 5.5 (35) def by South Barwon Armistead 8.3 (51) Ray Carter and Rohaan Kanyalkar-Thomson (captain) showed rock solid defence in the first quarter, which was continued by Wilkens and Max Kempton in the second term. We powered home the goals in the third with some additional magic from Mason Poirier and Max. Arthur Wynn and Hugh Rolfs displayed strong hands in the final quarter. Awards: Henry Jankowski, Ma Kempton, Luke Snowden, Arthur Wynn Cobras Durran 1.0 (6) def by St Joseph's Jets 6.3 (39) After a slow start in foggy conditions at Collendina Reserve the under-9 Durran team played some great team football against St Joseph's Jets. Awards: Braxton Burgoyne, Taj Hounslow, Bailey Taylor, Jabez Bellingham. Cobras Stow 5.3 (33) def by St Joseph's Leaping 6.6 (42) Our teamwork was excellent, pinpointing passes and taking strong marks, backed up with desperate tackling. Awards: Xander Hateley, Jude de Jong, William Fenwick and Liam Dixon.
Cordy player John Tattersall tries to get his kick away despite being tackled. 193529 Cobras Norquay 3.6 (24) def by Grovedale Gemmill It was a great contest and both teams played with 100 per cent effort all day with conditions perfect for footy. Awards: River Wright, Ashton Dawkins, Ollie Warren. Cobras Allan 1.3 (9) defeated by St Joseph's Flying 6.6 (42) Allan welcomed another into the fold this week with Charlie Kopec Teague joining the team for our first home game. We displayed impressive tackling in the second quarter against bigger players, with Riley Stephens earning the title Mr Courageous. Our boys looked very different in the third term, when we scored our only goal. Awards: Lachlan Johnson, Thomas Lamb, Charlie Kopec-Teague. Cobras Taylor 3.4 (22) def by St Mary's Collins 7.2 (44) Our boys tried hard but ran out of legs in the last quarter. A great goal of the year to Teddy McCartney and also goals to Kieran Houlston and Grayson Hyde. Awards: Finn Wallaces (captain), Chance Hanan, Mitch Warren.
Huge win for Bears women Saturday before Mother's Day was a big day for the Bellarine Bears Baseball club which not only celebrated ladies day, but the women's team celebrated its first win. Matt Connell, VP of the Bears said ladies day is recognition of our success in building female participation and to again be the only club in the GBA to field a women's team. "What they bring to the club enriches its culture and is very much in keeping with our values of inclusion, innovation and success," he said. The women's team has slowly been building in confidence and experience under new game day coach Meg Fahy with the team demolishing Colac 15-7. Heather Nicol did a stellar job pitching, giving up just one run. The team took advantage of some walks with safe hits to Heather (had a day out with her mum looking on), Mel Dinnigan and Ingrid Hintze-Parnell to rack up 15 runs in two inning. Chantelle Barker was strong at short stop and while Tegan Jakubzik is new to the game she had a great contribution making two outs in the field and putting bat to ball for the first time. Phoebe Jakubzik closed out the game to restrict Colac to just seven.In other matches an undermanned A Grade lost to Saints 3-0 but still hold top spot. A-reserve lost to Saints 6-1 with Matt Sage again starting well on the mound. Errors in the field not helping as Saints posted three in the first. Brad Hockey with three hits along with Alex Hockey, Dan Stott and Brad O'Brian with solo hits. B-reserve played at home and in a tight tussle lost to Corio 4-2. Hits from Zach Purcell, Pete Hockey, Chris Dunn, Finn FergusonCumming and Chris Campbell weren't enough to get over Corio. Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
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Ammos prove too strong Ocean Grove's unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Geelong Amateur. The Grove A Grade side lost 33 to 51 at the hands of the now top of the ladder Ammos. Lucinda Vercher, Jessica Griffin and Kate Slattery all tried hard for the Grubbers. In B Grade, Ammos proved too good with a 45 to 36 win. Claudia Britt was busy while unior Kimberley Hart (22 goals) and Isabelle Teague played well. Grove is in second spot on the ladder with only a small amount of percentage separating it and top side Ammos. Ocean Grove prevailed in C Grade action with a 29 to 19 victory. Alyse O'Keefe and Jesse Sutton (16 goals) were best for the top placed Grubbers. Only 0.9% separates Grove and Ammos on the ladder. After a tight first term, Ocean Grove pulled away in the D Grade game. Tarryn Stanley and Kellie Morrish were instrumental in the 28 to 19 victory. Ocean Grove emerged with an 18 to 14 win in E Grade. Terri-Anne Finch, Maddie Moroney and Constance Smith (12 goals) were good for the Grubbers, who sit second on the ladder. Ammos were just a little too good for Grive in the Under 19s. Scores were level at the last break, but Ammos finished strongly despite the best efforts of Zoe Murrells and Lara Barnes. Grove is second on the ladder. Grove showed why it is the premiership favourite in 17U Section 2 with a powerful 40 to 21 wins with Emma Badrock and Jordan Coad leading the way for the top placed side. Grove sits on top of the 17U Section 2 ladder after a 28 to 17 win. Caitlin Harris and Amelia Cunningham (11 goals) were best in the win. The scores in the 15U Section 1 game were identical to the 17U Section 2 encounter - a 28 to 17 win. Tara Sampson and Chloe Jeffrey were good for the top placed Grubbers.
Ocean Grove A Grade player Jess Rankin fights for the ball against Geelong Amateur. 193659
Tia McNaughton defends in the 15 and Under Division 1 game. 193659
Ocean Grove 19 and Under team dressed in pink for the club's Pink Day. 193659
Ocean Grove E Grade all smiles after their win over Geelong Amateur. 193659
Centre Terri-Anne Finch offloads the ball in E Grade. 193659
Wing Attack Bree Abel looks for options in the 19 and Under clash. 193659
Ocean Grove D Grade team dressed in pink celebrate their win over Geelong Amateur.
Wing defence Ella O'Brien makes a pass in the 19 and Under clash against Geelong Amateur. 193659 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA.
The 15U Section 2 girls scored a spirited come from behind win against Ammos. Trailing by three goals at the last break, Grove kept Ammos goalless in the final term with Isabella Jubber and Rebecca Quinten the architects of the win. Grove powered to a 27 to 14 win in the 13U Section 1 clash. Evie Hines and Emily Quinten were shining lights for the third placed Grubbers. Lucy Sampson led Grove to a 27 to 11 win with a best on court display in 13U Section 2. The girls are unbeaten on top of the ladder.
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A feast of footy on Mother’s Day as Grubbers battle on Ocean Grove hosted an entire day of female football to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday 12 May. The Grubbers had junior and senior female matches running from early morning to late afternoon at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval. It was a special day for the senior women, who in conjunction with the Geelong Amateur girls, ran onto the ground with their children and pink socks in tow to support breast cancer awareness. Despite having no bench, Ocean Grove started the first quarter strong and kept Amateur to a low scoring first term. After half time Amateur dominated with its quicker possession and cleaner ball movement as the quarters progressed. The Grubber back line was put to the test,
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Bec Griffiths responded with some big bumps and tried to move ball out of the Amateur forward line. Ocean Grove pair Jessie Teague laid some spectacular tackles and Sam Julien was a workhorse with her second efforts across the ground. Best for the Grubbers went to newcomer Hannah Gray, who worked hard and put her head over the footy throughout the game. FINAL SCORES GEELONG AMATEUR 20.5 (125) def OCEAN GROVE 0.0 (0) Ocean Grove Goals: Nil. Best players: H. Gray, M. Searle, S. Perrott, G. Wray, B. Zeinstra, J. Montgomery. - Ocean Grove Female Football Sub Committee
Bec Griffiths in action against Ammos. 193662
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Good signs from defeat By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove coach Jordan Jones said there was a lot of upside despite the 30-point loss to Geelong Amateur at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on 11 May. The Grubbers trailed Ammos by seven points at three quarter time in the Round 6 BFL senior clash before the visitors booted four goals to one in the final term. Final scores Portarlington 11.14 (80) defeated Ocean Grove 8.2 (50). Ocean Grove sits in eighth spot on the BFL ladder with a 1-5 record after six rounds. Jones said there were positives for playing group with Ocean Grove down to one rotation in final term. "I wasn't disappointed in the last quarter or the group," Jones told the Voice. "We are getting closer to playing four quarters of footy and just need to minimise our lapses in games. "Unfortunately in the last quarter we were down to one rotation so that didn't help run-
ning out the game and may have influenced the result." Gun Amateur spearhead Mitch Day booted four goals, while teammate Patrick Killen snared three majors. Grubber Aaron Baxter was the only multiple goal kicker for his team with two majors. Ocean Grove was without key starting ruck Steve Presani (soreness), which meant Tom Hobbs was forced to do most of the ruck duties. "Presani should be back for Portarlington next weekend," he said. "We elected to rest him as he was sore through his shoulders and upper back." Amateur led at each quarter interval as the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club celebrated its pink day. All Grubber senior players wore pink socks to mark the day. Ocean Grove teenager Josh Lange, an Under 19s player, made his senior debut. Grubber co-captain Justin Carey, who kicked a long goal before three quarter time to
Max Sutton with the ball. 193662
reduce margin to seven points, was named in the best alongside silky youngster Ollie Monteith. OCEAN Grove now plays away to bottomplaced Portarlington at Portarlington in Round 7 on Saturday 25 May. Senior game starts at 2.10pm. Portarlington is winless after six rounds after it was thrashed by 121 points by reigning BFL premier and ladder leader Modewarre at Portarlington on 11 May. No BFL club matches were played on Saturday 18 May due to the Bellarine Football League's Interleague clash with the Geelong and District Football League. SENIOR SCOREBOARD GEELONG AMATEUR 11.14 (80) def OCEAN GROVE 8.2 (50) OCEAN GROVE Goals: O. Monteith, J. Carey, T. Hobbs, C. Marchbank, K. Long, L. Taylor. Best: A. Baxter 2, J. Carey, C. Connor, T. Phelan, J. Ward, L. Popple, J. Linton.
Tom Hobbs was forced to play a major role in ruck with Steve Presani rested. 193662 Pictures: Mark Heenan Media.
Youngster Joe McDonald attempts to spoil from behind. 193662
Isaac Wilkins is under threat by Geelong Amateur to get his kick out. 193662
Logan Popple is chased by his Geelong Amateur opponent. 193662
Plenty of ammo for Ocean Grove in reserves footy victory Ocean Grove moved into fourth spot on the BFL reserves grade ladder courtesy of its 55-point demolition win over Geelong Amateur. The Grubbers 13.8 (86) defeated Geelong Amateur 4.6 (30). Ocean Grove has a 4-2 record after six rounds, while sixth-placed Geelong Amateur has a 3-3 record. Key tall Tom Roberts continued his dominant season for Ocean Grove and booted four goals, while Emmet Maloney chipped in with two majors After five games Roberts has kicked 15 goals. Grubber Jason Pietsch continued his good from and had valuable input around the ruck stoppages. Ocean Grove dominated the first half and led by 45 points at half time. The second half was a much tighter contest with Ocean Grove kicking five goals to the Ammos' three majors. oceangrovevoice.com.au
UNDER 19s The Grubbers scored a 17-point win in their final Under 19s grading match over Geelong Amateur. It was revenge for Ocean Grove, Geelong Amateur defeated the Grubbers in last year's Under 19s Division Two grand final at Drysdale. Ocean Grove 9.6 (60) defeated Geelong Amateur 6.7 (43) at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on 11 May. Grubber Lachlan Beale booted three goals, while teammate Jake Powe snared two majors. The home side got off to a flyer against the Ammos, Ocean Grove led by 26 points at quarter time with a four-goal first term. Amateur hit back after half time and only trailed by four points at the final break after they kept Ocean Grove scoreless in the third term. The Grubbers kicked three goals compared to the Ammos' one major in the final term to claim victory. Ocean Grove had a 4-1 record after their five grading matches.
Ocean Grove Under 19s celebrate a goal after their win over Geelong Amateur. 193662 Picture: Mark Heenan Media
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Grove’s first A Grade loss as Ammos spoil pink party Ocean Grove A Grade Centre Emily Moroney is confronted by a strong Geelong Amateur defence. Ammos inflicted Ocean Grove's first loss of the A Grade season. It was Grove's Pink Day (see page 5) for breast cancer. For more Mark Heenan Media pictures and the full report, see page 26.
Flag coach commits again By Mark Heenan Premiership leader Paul Jubber said he was delighted to be re-appointed as Ocean Grove Cricket Club captain coach for one more season. Jubber, who helped the club break a 16year A Grade premiership drought in March, confirmed an enjoyment for the game and to strive for further club success was behind the decision. Ocean Grove defeated Anglesea in the A Grade decider on March 24 at Winchelsea. "Following the success of the last couple of seasons, the club is in such a great position," Jubber told the Voice. "I'm still enjoying the players and the club
environment but there is still room for improvement, it just seemed right to continue." Ocean Grove Cricket Club president John Giuffrida said the club was grateful with the re-appointment after Jubber hinted last season was going to be his final season as coach. "He achieved what he set out to do and that was to win a flag for Ocean Grove and in that point in time he probably thought that was enough as the coach and he done what he needed to do," Giuffrida said. "He has had second thoughts and we are grateful he has decided to come back and have another a go with us. "He has bought a bit more professionalism and camaraderie around the club in
the past seasons. "The success he has bought in other areas and we were more than happy for him to go around again if he wanted to and he decided he did." MEANTIME Jubber said young spinner Tom Beasley won't play at Ocean Grove in 2019/20 with the youngster to pursue a higher level to further develop his cricket. Beasley was a driving force during the club's A Grade finals campaign in March - he took 12 wickets across the semi-finals and final with six-wicket hauls in both matches. "Tom will be looking for an opportunity to further develop his cricket this coming season," Jubber said.
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"We are super proud of Tom taking the step to better his game. "Sending our juniors off to better themselves and test their skills is something we as a club are very proud of." Beasley, who has spoken with a number of turf-based Geelong Cricket Association clubs, is also weighing up his options to play Victorian Premier Cricket. Jubber and last season's Grubber playing assistant coach Anton Scholtz both played at Melbourne Cricket Club in Victorian Premier Cricket. "I won't be playing cricket at Ocean Grove next season," Beasley told the Voice. "I don't know where I will be at this stage."
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