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Sisters are doing it for themselves The Badrock sisters had a few extra reasons to celebrate Ocean Grove's Netball B Grade victory over Drysdale on Saturday 22 June. It was the first time the Badrocks led by Meg, 22, Abbey, 19 and younger sister Emma, 15, had all played in a competitive netball match together in the same team. Continued on Page 2
Meg, Emma and Abbey Badrock played together for the first time in for Ocean Grove. 194951 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
GP investigation By Justin Flynn An Ocean Grove GP is under police investigation for two alleged sexual assaults. Victoria Police confirmed the investigation to the Indy yesterday. "Geelong Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team are investigating two incidents of sexual assault that are alleged to be linked to a general practitioner in the Ocean Grove area," a spokesperson told the Voice. "The incidents date back four years with the most recent reported incident being in February 2019. "As the investigation is ongoing it would be inappropriate to comment further. "Victoria Police take all reports of inap-
propriate behaviour extremely seriously and would encourage anyone with information about possible criminal conduct to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic. com.au." The Victoria Police spokesperson declined to identify the GP. The investigations follow Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency banning Ocean Grove doctor Shafiul Milky earlier this year from seeing female patients. Dr Milky, who practices at Ocean Grove's Peninsula Family Medical Practice, is also not permitted to undertake home visits. Dr Milky studied medicine at Mymensingh Medical College in Bangladesh before he was
issued with an Australian Medical Council (AMC) certificate in 2012. AHPRA lists Ocean Grove as his principal place of practice. According to AHPRA, Dr Milky is allowed to practice only at approved locations. Peninsula Family Medical Practice is an approved location. Medical Board of Australia placed "genderbased restrictions" on Dr Milky on 25 March. "The practitioner must not have any contact with female patients and must only practise at approved practice locations," the AHPRA website said. Types of banned contact included consultation, interviews, examinations, assessments, prescribing for, advising, or otherwise treating
a patient whether in person or on a communication device, the website stated. "The practitioner must comply with the gender-based restriction protocol in force at the date these conditions are imposed and then as amended from time to time. The practitioner must not have any contact with female patients and must only practise at approved practice locations." AHPRA has not disclosed why it banned Dr Milky from consulting with female patients. Dr Milky's registration is due to expire on 30 September. AHPRA is conducting its own investigation into Dr Milky. Peninsula Family Medical Practice did not respond to the Voice's requests for comment.
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Sisters are in it together By Mark Heenan
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Vic vs NSW origin By Mark Heenan Preparations are underway for State of Origin III between junior football clubs Ocean Grove Cobras and Sydney-based Glebe Greyhounds their biggest battle yet. This year the Cobras play host to Glebe Greyhounds at Collendina Reserve in three matches on Sunday 7 July. The primary goal behind the interstate July school holiday junior football clash is about raising money for River's Gift, which was founded following the death of baby boy River Waddell to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in November 2011. The River's Gift junior footy fundraiser came about through friendships across clubs with Cain Sarah of Glebe and school friend, Karl Waddell, the founder of River's Gift charity and father to River. Waddell, River's Gift general manager, will speak to Ocean Grove Cobras and Glebe juniors before the match and display a video about the charity and how the clash was formed. "I will address the group and let the young fellas know what they are supporting through
with their efforts," Waddell told the Voice. Waddell will also present a shield at the end of the final match with points from the three games collated to determine the winning club. Ocean Grove Cobras ladies' day fundraiser held at Oneday Estate Winery on Saturday 22 June raised $5311.80 for River's Gift. Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club president Shaun Stow was amazed with the fundraising efforts with both clubs contributing to River's Gift. "It is a fantastic initiative, we tried to coordinate the fundraising day around our ladies' day - we thought there was a connection between the SIDS and ladies," Stow said. "We had a lot of donations in terms of raffles and we sold nearly 130 tickets for the day which exceeded any ladies' day we have put on." Glebe Greyhounds help set up n 'Glebe2Geelong Runathon' fundraising page - with Glebe kids running 940km to raise money for River's Gift - the distance from Glebe to Geelong. It will be Glebe's second trip to Ocean Grove after its first outing in 2017 with the inner Syd-
ney junior football club to have more than 70 juniors to play across three matches. "We will have 70 odd players across three different teams coming down - two years ago (we) bought the first team down and we had 22 kids (playing)," Glebe Greyhounds Junior Australian Football Club president Simon Tracy told the Voice. "We will end up with 150 people all up (including support personnel) and most of us will be staying in the Ocean Grove holiday parks." In 2018, the Cobras players, family and committee members made the trek to Sydney to play on Glebe's home turf - with two matches played. Days before State of Origin II contest the Cobras juniors did a lap of honour at the Sydney Cricket Ground at the time of Sydney's home clash against Geelong on 5 July last year. Ocean Grove Cobras is the current holders of shield after winning the 2017 and 2018 clashes. On 7 July, there are three matches - the first game commences at 10am for the Under 10s, Under 11s at 11:30am and Under 12/13s at 1pm at Collendina Reserve.
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Continued from page 1. "First time ever we've all been in the same team and able to be all out on court together," Meg, who plays goal keeper, told the Voice. The Grubbers won 62 to Drysdale 34 and the Badrock trio played a key role in the win - Abbey shot 32 goals and Emma scored 11 goals, while Meg held firm in defence. Meg said it was a thrill to play alongside her sisters and despite an age gap between her and Emma she said it was a special day for the family. "It was awesome to be out there on court together and mum was very excited," she said. "It's always been something we've looked forward to and because there is quite a large age gap between Emma and I, we've had to wait quite a while to make it happen." The Badrocks have different strengths. Meg is a gun defender, Abbey plays in attack, while Emma is versatile and shoots goals and recently made the transition to senior netball from juniors at a young age. Emma made her A Grade debut against Newcomb in Round 9 and shot seven goals from eight attempts. "Abbey and I have always been at opposite ends," said Meg. "Emma is a lot more versatile, as she has had to fill a lot number of different roles throughout her last few years in juniors. "Growing up we always wanted Emma to play in the mid court so we could have one of us in each third, but she turned out to be more of a goaler as well." Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard said it was a terrific honour for the Badrock family. "Really exciting for the Badrock team having all three playing together," Howard said. "They are a great family at the club."
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Push to save old cottage By Justin Flynn An Ocean Grove man wants an old stable cottage preserved with developers eyeing off an apartment block on the site. Phil Browning said the cottage, on Tuckfield Street, was slated for demolition to make way for apartments. Mr Browning said the cottage dates back to the late 19th century or early 20th century. "It's probably the oldest building of its kind in Ocean Grove," he said. "It's in a heritage area and if something could be done to save it, that would be great." The cottage and surrounding area was once
a horse stables and track and trained several Melbourne Cup winners, Mr Browning said. "I feel there's a heritage value here," he said. Development of 63-71 Tuckfield Street involves buildings and works for the construction of 10 dwellings, demolition of outbuildings and fencing, removal of vegetation (including native) and alteration of access to a road zone category one. The cottage is classed as an outbuilding. "I'm not sure why it would be classed as an outbuilding, which is what I would call a laundry or something similar," Mr Browning said. "I just want to put it to people out there to see what they think.
"If the majority don't have a problem with the cottage going then so be it, I can live with that. "But at least I can say I've done everything I can." Planning permits for the development have already been approved. Building permits are still forthcoming. "If nothing can be done, then I will accept it," Mr Browning said. "Perhaps people out there won't mind that's it's coming down. "That's totally fine with me, but I'd hate to see it go."
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Phil Browning wants to see this old cottage Picture: JUSTIN FLYNN preserved. 195086
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Business owner at wit’s end after heartless break-ins By Justin Flynn A Drysdale business owner will be forced to close her doors if her shop is robbed one more time. Naomi Patten, who runs Surf Junction, said a spate of break-ins had resulted in her insurance company refusing to cover her. Ms Patten said she had lost $50,000 from the latest two break-ins, the last in March this year. Surf Junction was ram raided in a brazen robbery in May 2016 and Ms Patten said that was the tipping point for her insurance company. "I'm one major burglary away from closing
up I reckon," she said. "I don't understand why people think they have the right to steal from someone who is just trying to make a living and supports the community. "I've got the latest in CCTV and just recently I've put lighting out the front, but it doesn't seem to deter anyone. "People must see it happening but they turn a blind eye these days because they don't want to get involved and I don't blame them to be honest." Ms Patten said shoplifting had also escalated recently. "They might take some socks and it might
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only be a little bit, but it all adds up," she said. "I have people who will come in with old thongs on, grab a new pair and put them on and hang the olds one back up and walk out. "You'd be surprised how much it all adds up." Ms Patten, who has lived in Drysdale all her life and has operated Surf Junction for 10 years, sponsors Drysdale and Portarlington Football/ Netball Clubs and both cricket clubs as well as many other local organisations. Drysdale netball courts are named Surf Junction Courts after Ms Patten became a major sponsor. Ms Patten said a major burglary had other
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Medieval learning on the curriculum at Bellarine SC Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus Year 8 students took a trip back to yesteryear last week. The school immersed students into medieval Europe with a humanities curriculum about the life and times of people who lived in that period. A day of interactive workshops on Wednesday 25 June ranging from medieval warfare, costumes, medieval healing and music were provided. Students dressed up for the occasion with many lifelike costumes depicting the medieval European period. Staff members Mr Ansell and Ms Varley also got into the spirit of things. Mr Ansell was sent to the stocks for 'punishment'. History Up Close, a Melbourne company specialising in bring history to schools, was engaged to run the day. Activities included costume and lifestyle, music and dance, harm and healing, games, arms and armour, early medieval warfare and age of chivalry. Students commented on how insightful the day was and were grateful of the comforts of modern life.
Mr Ansell is sent to the stocks as Bellarine Secondary College held a medieval learning day. 195061
Apartment blocks awaiting approval By Justin Flynn A three-storey apartment complex in Ocean Grove is before Geelong council for approval. The proposal for the 23-apartment building on The Avenue will contain a 44 car spaces in and basement car park with room for four visitors' spaces. Under the proposal the building would contain six two-bedroom apartments and 17 three-bedroom apartments. The development is slated for 89-91 The Avenue, on the corner of Hodgson St, next to Ocean Grove Park. The two blocks were sold in February 2018. "The dwellings will be constructed over three levels - ground, mid and upper floors constructed above a basement car park," the report says. "The existing (south eastern) vehicle crossover in The Avenue is proposed to be modified to provide two way ingress/egress to the basement car park. "A redundant crossover fronting The Avenue will have kerbing/nature strip reinstated. The on-street car parking space removed to enable widening of the crossover will be relocated. No net loss of existing parking will result." The proposed development is not located
A proposed view of the apartments. within an area of cultural heritage sensitivity, the report says. The report states that the building will comply with the maximum height "Majority of building is maintained below maximum wall height of 10 metres above natural ground level," it says.
"Small portion of structure (concealed by a parapet) extends up to 10.5 metres above natural ground level consistent with Clause 32.079 (Maximum building height requirement for a dwelling or residential building)." Council's public comment period on the plans for The Avenue is set to close on 12 July.
Trail forum a big success By Justin Flynn Organisers of a full-day forum to discuss a possible bike/walking track between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale were thrilled with the turn out. The forum was held in Ocean Grove and discussed and the impact a trail might have on the environment. "We had a capacity of 130 and we had 127 booked in," forum convener Noel Emselle said. "We were very happy with it and we think it is a good stepping stone going forward. It was a very amicable discussion between groups who want a path and those who want to protect the flora and fauna. "There were a lot of ideas that could meet the requirements of the environmental issues." Mr Emselle said the next step was to collate all the results and talk further with the three land owners whose properties could overlap part of the trail. All three land owners were all represented at the forum. Mr Emselle said the majority of those attending the forum were "environmentalists", but said it was a productive discussion. "They came to the conclusion that if we can find something that doesn't interfere too much with the environment that it would be a great asset to have for tourism and the education potential as well," he said.
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A calm down on calamari By Chris Pitman With calm settled weather, anglers set out around the Bellarine Peninsular and found excellent numbers of squid last week. Clifton Springs was the most popular location, with bag-limit captures common in 3m to 4m of water over the grass beds. Whiting were also caught at Clifton Springs, with the area out from Hermsley Rd very popular on sunset. Inside Corio Bay anglers boated a mixed bag of pinkie snapper, salmon and flathead on Gulp three-inch minnow soft plastics. Anglers fishing bait on the edge of Stingaree Bay's spoil grounds landed whiting to 40cm, with pippies the most-desired bait. Offshore from Barwon Heads, anglers made the most of the calm weather and had no trouble in boating gummy sharks. Some gummies tipped the scales at 20kg plus. As a by catch snapper to 6kg also featured among anglers' bags. Heading down the Surf Coast, the rock platforms between Lorne and Apollo held fantastic numbers of Australian salmon to more than 2kg. Spinning with 30g lures rigged with a single hook was ideal. The beaches also fished well for bait an-
glers, with Bancoora a standout for salmon. The offshore area from Port Fairy to Portland produced southern Bluefin tuna, although at times they were temperamental. Portland was the pick of the two for anyone seeking a barrel tuna. Just down the road, Nelson was a hot spot for bream, estuary perch and mulloway. Casting vibe-style lures worked well on all three species, with some mulloway reaching 1m. The fishing at Nelson should continue to remain good for a while, with the river well and truly open to the ocean. Freshwater anglers took to Lake Purrumbete at first and last light along the east bank where brown trout to 2.5kg were taken while casting bent minnows and Daiwa Double Clutch lures. Trolling Tassie Devils was also effective. Wurdi Boluc Reservoir, The Lake of 1000 Casts, produced some impressive redfin for anglers putting in the time. Lures that allow a longer cast are ideal. Next week, anglers wanting to wet a line keep an eye on the Surf Coast for salmon, with the north winds making for good conditions. Otherwise, anyone fishing around the bay should find Clifton Springs a hard option to go past for whiting and squid.
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Supermarket upgrade bid By Justin Flynn Plans to revamp Barwon Heads IGA supermarket and add apartments are before Geelong council for consideration. Nova Planning is hoping to deliver a $10 million renovation to the existing IGA and add six double-storey apartments. Initially the development was approved for the expansion of the supermarket and four apartments, but the developer is now requesting to vary the supermarket expansion and to include six apartments. The maximum height of the building is 11.21 metres on the north-east corner (corner of Golightly Street and Bridge Road) which is designed to be the main entrance to the supermarket. Apartments will contain separate garages and entry is via Bridge Road. "The materials include a mixture of glazing, sandstone tiles, textured concreate panels, colorbond cladding and timber cladding," the report says. A Traffic Assessment was prepared by Salt Traffic Engineers. The proposed development includes 26 car park spaces - 20 in the basement car park and six for the apartments. There will be direct access to the supermarket from the baseman car park. The Salt report concluded that the additional traffic generated by the proposed development would have no adverse impacts on the safety and operation of Bridge Road or the surrounding network. The changes to the design allow for a staged development and for the existing supermarket
A $10 million upgrade is slated for IGA in Barwon Heads. to continue operations while the development progresses. The proposal seeks to create two designated parking areas - the supermarket basement car park and the apartment car park.
The proposed design retains the existing loading bay to the east of the supermarket. The supermarket will be accessible via a basement car park and also from Bridge Road to allow patrons to walk, ride or drive
to purchase goods. The existing trees in Bridge Road will be retained. Council's public comment period on the plans for The Avenue is set to close on 6 July.
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Ocean Grove Community Association has identified “some risks” with City of Greater Geelong’s proposed changes to its planning scheme amendments. Amendment C395 seeks to place the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas Framework Plan and the Settlement Strategy into the Planning Scheme. The amendment has been placed on public exhibition with submissions to be received until 29 July. “Our initial review of the proposed amendments to identify actual and potential benefits or impacts on Ocean Grove and more widely across the Bellarine found some clear benefits but also some risks,” OGCA president Phil Edwards said. OGCA said the proposed amendment to clause 21.14 - Bellarine Peninsula had positives and negatives. “The benefit of this amendment is that it recognises ‘managing urban growth on the Bellarine Peninsula will be critical to retaining its identity and attributes’,” Mr Edwards said. “We support this amendment. However the same amendment includes under the heading of Further Work to: ‘review housing opportunities within townships to determine if localised housing intensification can be provided’. “We think this part of the amendment may leave open further ‘in fill’ areas opportunities within Ocean Grove beyond those that have already been identified previously in the Ocean Grove Urban Design Framework (UDF). “Some in fill developments under the cur-
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rent UDF are now coming to fruition with a number of larger multi-dwelling developments close to the Ocean Grove town centre already in the planning process.” OGCA also commented on the proposed amendment to clause 21-06 - Settlement and Housing. “Part of this amendment effectively recognises the Bellarine has been doing the heavy lifting in housing development (27%) across the whole of COGG area and that this not sustainable and is detrimental,” Mr Edwards said. “The amendment includes in part: ‘maintain the unique township, landscape, tourism, farming and environmental values of the Bellarine Peninsula’ and ‘reduce the share of new housing development on the Bellarine Peninsula.’ “We see these inclusions from the Settlement Strategy into the Planning Scheme document as a positive. Amendment C395 can be found on the COGG website under ‘planning scheme amendments.” City’s planning scheme amendments can be viewed at geelongaustralia.com.au/amendments/item/8d6f0bcb1cec127.aspx. MEANWHILE the community association will be conducting its AGM and a planning forum on Wednesday 31 July at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 6.45pm. Speakers from COGG planning staff and Regional Roads Victoria (Vic Roads) have agreed to give presentations and take questions. OGCA has invited speakers from DELWP to speak about the Distinctive Area & Landscape - Bellarine Project however it is waiting for them to confirm their attendance.
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Tributes for town crier By Luke Voogt Soccer clubs and City Hall have remembered "beloved" Geelong town crier of a quartercentury Andrew Shears for his compassion and enthusiasm. Mr Shears died on Saturday after becoming suddenly ill at Geelong's public hospital. Geelong soccer identity Tonci Prusac paid tribute to the father-of-six online as council flew flags at half-mast on Monday. "We are all devastated, shocked and saddened by the loss of one of the nicest and most compassionate blokes one can ever come across," he said. Mr Shears was Geelong's town crier for more than 25 years and co-hosted a Geelong program on Football Nation Radio. He served Geelong's soccer community "deeply, passionately and enthusiastically" by volunteering at several clubs, Mr Prusac said. "Football was Andrew's life." Mr Shears was a long-serving volunteer at Bell Park Soccer Club and registrar at FC Leopold, where his son plays for the senior men's team. More recently he was secretary of Drysdale Soccer Club where his daughter Isabelle plays for the senior women's team. Mr Shears lost consciousness from bleeding to the brain after complaining of a headache during dialysis at University Hospital Geelong on Friday, Mr Prusac reported. An ambulance helicopter flew him to The Alfred hospital, where he fell into a coma "never to wake again", Mr Prusac said. "He was surrounded by his devastated family at the time of passing." With the "heaviest of hearts and deepest of sorrows" Mr Prusac extended his condolences to Mr Shears' wife Joanne, the Shears family and "extended family" at Drysdale Soccer Club.
Geelong's soccer clubs and council paid tribute to town crier and father-of-six Andrew Shears. Deputy mayor Peter Murrihy also extended his deepest sympathies on behalf of City of Greater Geelong. "Andrew rang out his last stint as town crier on Australia Day 2018, having led the Gala Day parade the previous November for Barwon Health Foundation," he said. "Up until then, he had only missed two of the previous 26 Gala Day events."
Mr Shears began the role aged 25 while working as a spruiker for a Moorabool St clearance store in 1992. He won "a very loud and colourful cry off" in central Geelong against five other finalists, Mr Murrihy said. After winning he became Victorian champion several times, Australian champion once and climbed to number eight in the world
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Only way is up for Abigail By Justin Flynn When Abigail Grace collapsed at a school assembly and was rushed to hospital, she didn't realise it would be the start of three years of worry. Abigail was in year 10 at Bellarine Secondary College when she succumbed to a soaring heart rate and seriously low blood pressure. After being told the incident was probably a panic attack, the problems persisted. Eventually, three years later, she was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. "Basically my heart beats at 120 beats per minute even while resting," she says. After countless specialists, tests and medications, and even being told it was probably all in her head, Abigail was told the news she didn't want to hear: "There's nothing we can do". The fall-out meant Abigail had to abandon her university plans and her dream of becoming a criminal psychologist and is unable to work, but her music career is slowly taking hold. The talented musician hasn't let it stop her from doing what she loves.
Her father Brett, who is also an accomplished musician and a very good saxophone player, gave her an incentive to learn the guitar. "He had a Maton guitar and I loved the way it looked and I could already sing, so dad said he would give the guitar to me if I learned how to play," Abigail says. "He said playing the guitar would open up more doors for me further down the track. "I pretty much had to teach myself and found it difficult but eventually got there. "I really hated him for that, but in the end I loved him for it." The Drysdale resident, who turned 21 in April, has a voice that she reluctantly describes as "haunting, or at least that's what others have said it is" and she is also an accomplished song writer. Her blend of indie folk had her winning the busker's competition at Portarlington Bowling Club Fair two years in a row, winning the Queenscliff Music Festival's busking competition and being an opening act for country music singer James Blundell, also recording a song with him on his album Campfire. And while Abigail seemingly takes things in her stride, she says she still has her bad days.
"Oh I still have days where it's 'why me, why can't I do what everyone is doing?," she says. "But music is a great escape for me. "When I'm performing, I forget everything and I'm in that moment. I don't know what I would do without it to be honest. "If I've got some problems in life or health worries, I go to music and forget about everything that's going on." Abigail will often go to one of the supermarkets in Drysdale, set up out the front and busk. "I'll go down there and just busk for a few hours," she says. Abigail is a bit of a Jill of all trades, performing at weddings, cafes, pub gigs, wineries and private functions. However there is a burning desire to take it even further. With university and a career on hold while her condition is monitored, Abigail is steadfast in what she wants to do. "I'd love to make a career out of this," she says. Abigail's story can also be seen in the latest Geelong Coast magazine, out now and available from newsagents, selected partner outlets and information centres in the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast areas.
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Leanne’s cash bonanza Leanne Braddick has won the final heat of Alan Cobham's short-story competition. Leanne's entry complied with the topic 'Not happy Jan' - and netted her the $200 cash prize. All heat winners will now go into a grand final to win $1000. Leanne's winning entry follows: Avocados. The biggest swindle ever. I mean, what are the stats? Slicing through the leathery flesh is like opening a carton of eggs that you have just dropped. You are hoping against hope that all will be fine inside. Except that you know, it probably won't be. With a trusting heart, the average hapless supermarket shopper takes home a little green plastic net bag containing five or six of them. You do that to increase your odds. Surely, one of the avocados will have creamy, smooth, edible pulp inside. Back to the egg simile. Slicing through each of the pear shaped fruits is like cracking eggs
Leanne Braddick, with daughter Eliza, has won the final short-story comp and will go into the final to win $1000. 195087 into a bowl. One after the other you toss the shells into a compost bucket. This makes a light, hardly audible, crunching sound effect. Or, maybe you grind them first with a mortar and pestle if you're old school, or a Nutri-Bullet if you're not. To accelerate the composting process. However, with the avocados you are just
slice, check, toss, BOOM, slice, check, toss, BOOM, until the little net bag is empty. There might be a pause in this process where you attempt to salvage some passable spoonfuls from the brown, stringy, gunk of a slightly less offensive specimen. All the while, the outrage is building ... ..'WHAT!...COME ON!...ANOTHER ONE!....NOT HAPPY JAN!!' Why do we keep buying them? Let's examine just some of the hype: 'Avocados may aid in weight loss.' A 2013 study found that people eating avocado with a meal had a 28% lower desire to eat in the next five hours versus people who didn't eat an avocado. Have you ever eaten substandard avocado? Perhaps not to make a fuss somewhere? Your answer is probably, 'Yes, many times.' Forcing yourself to eat unripe, indigestible fruit, or something brown with black spots, or beige mush with strings growing in it, is enough to put a person off eating for a while at least. 'Avocados may help lower the risk of depression.' Ok, so the shops are closed. You
have your foodie, potential future in-laws coming over for dinner who you are trying to impress. You have planned to make avocado, prawn and fennel cocktails (In 'Good Food magazine's opinion, 'A modern, lighter version of the retro starter, prawn cocktail.') The recipe calls for one avocado. You have three avocados. (Just in case there is an issue.) Three avocados should cover it, surely? Nope. 'Avocados can help prevent food poisoning.' Ah yes. I can see how this one could be true. If you can't actually eat any of them you won't be poisoned. 'Avocados may boost brain health and memory.' Really? Then why do we continue paying big bucks for fruit that was dismal the last time we bought it? Sounds as if they boost amnesia. They are overrated single- seeded berries. We should redeploy the eagle-eyed AFL security staff to police the displayed fruit. They could keep a watch out for the avocado's natural enemy: the thumb. Reference: foodrevolution.org
Bjorn to be wild as local group is about to rock 360Q With a healthy love of all things Swedish and an obsession with '70s disco music, they banded together to obsessively re-create the sound, music and look of the Swedish pop sensation Abba. Walking out on stage, they leave behind their everyday lives and transform into the rock superstars - Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida. Sam Cocking plays Agnetha and she grew up in Highton and now lives in Mt Duneed. The long-time singer started the all-Geelong cover band with high school bestie Angie Hilton, who plays Frida. Armed with fantastic costumes, incredible
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vocal talents, animated Abba dance moves and crazy Swedish accents, Bjorn to be Wild create a show that is both exciting to watch and even more exciting to be part of. It promises to be a night that any Abba fan would not want to miss It is a show that takes audiences on a wild ride back to the party decade where Abba ruled the dance floor. Included in the Abba tribute show, apart from the popular hit songs, is a three-course dinner including beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks. Cost is $120 per person. Bookings at trybooking.com/463160.
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Nugget finds way home By Natalee Kerr Drysdale's Elstone family received a "great surprise" last weekend when beloved dog Nugget was found after a week missing in the bush. The 13-year-old golden retriever is arthritic, deaf and partly blind but managed to find a way to survive in the wet, cold and windy weather. Owner Julie Elstone said Nugget disappeared after wandering from a friend's property at Stieglitz. "He was out in the yard while we had a cup of tea and decided he'd go walkabout," she said. After fruitless days of searching Julie thought Nugget was gone for good. "We spent hours knocking on doors and looking on foot with the assistance of tracker dogs. "With his health conditions, each day a possible return looked unlikely." But last Saturday Julie was "shocked" to hear that English bushwalkers had found her "friendly" pooch. "I thought, 'This better not be a bad joke', so I made them send me a photo. It turns out it was very much him." Nugget was waiting "with a stick in his mouth and wagging his tail" when Julie arrived, she said. "He did lose a lot of weight but, surprisingly, he was so clean. He wasn't dehydrated, and his temperature was good. "We took him to the vet straight away and they said he was healthy." Julie wondered about the adventures Nugget had during his time away but said he must have used his "farm-dog skills" to survive. "We couldn't believe it would be possible. Even our vet was astounded." "We're so happy to have him back."
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Pensinula’s fab raptors I've spotted some amazing raptors lately on the Bellarine. One foggy morning I had a quick drive through Curlewis and I was thrilled to see a black falcon just perched on a post. I think the black falcon was cold as it didn't fly off when I stopped to photograph it, but the photos were pretty ordinary due to the conditions and poor light. In the same paddock I saw five dusky woodswallows, which are nomadic birds that move from the southeastern ares to northern Australia in autumn, so these birds no doubt have moved north since considering how cold it has been. A few days later I was driving down Grubb Rd towards Drysdale on my way to work and right out in the open was a magnificent grey goshawk (white morph) in a perfect spot for a great photo. Unfortunately Grubb Rd is a busy area and by the time I made a safe U-turn the goshawk had moved into a sheltered area, and my photos were again ordinary. I have been thinking that I hadn't seen many flame robins this winter in the usual spots that I see them. Lo and behold I was driving near Connewarre a few days ago and in a paddock I saw 12 flame robins. In winter flame robins generally move from mountainous regions to lower and more open areas and form a flock, so it was great to spot a decent number of them. I've had a few trips to Western Treatment
Kevin's photo of a pied oystercatcher.
Brooke from Parks Victoria with a baby echidna.
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Plant with Bellarine locals Tom and Jen. The highlights were seeing a pair of wedge-tailed eagles, plus a large number of whistling kites. It's certainly been a raptor feast for me over the last few weeks. Speaking of raptors, Ocean Grove local Lynne spotted a little eagle (pale morph) circling over her house as it moved in a southerly direction towards Begola Wetlands. Lynn also saw a nankeen night-heron high in a tree at Blue Water Lake in late March. Lynne also reported that eastern rosellas are
eating her correas again, but she has had no small birds in my garden for ages which is so disappointing. Kevin went to Portarlington one afternoon and found two pied oystercatchers just beyond Indented Head and one of the birds was wearing a silver leg band. Carole from the Bellarine Birdlife Group emailed me to report a sighting of a shy albatross, which she was thrilled to see while at Point Lonsdale. The shy albatross was drifting more to-
wards the Portsea side of the heads rather than Queenscliff, and Carole watched it for about 20 minutes. Carole also sent me an image of a female Australian shelduck that she saw in a paddock near Waurn Ponds. The Australian shelduck is a large, brightly coloured duck with a small head and bill. Males have a white neck ring and occasionally a white ring around the base of the bill. The upper parts are mainly black, while the underparts are dark brown with a cinnamon breast. The female has a white eye-ring and a chestnut breast. Seasonal movements of shelducks are regular. In summer shelducks gather on large lakes to feed and moult (they cannot fly while moulting) then disperse to breeding areas in autumn and winter. Some journeys are long; birds from southeast South Australia are found throughout Victoria and Tasmania after the breeding season, and birds from near Canberra have been known to reach Tasmania and the south-eastern tip of South Australia. I was very excited to read on Facebook that Brooke from Parks Victoria, and Beth from the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve (OGNR), found a baby echidna (known as a 'puggle') in the nature reserve. Known as monotremes, echidnas and platypus are the only mammals that lay eggs. While on the subject of the OGNR, Brooke asked me to mention that dogs are prohibited in the reserve and bikes are not permitted on walking tracks. Recently a woman was seen walking two large dogs off lead in the reserve, and when there are vulnerable creatures such a puggles in the reserve, this behaviour is just so disappointing. There are clear signs about dogs not being allowed in the OGNR, so please adhere to the signs.
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Club Legend launch
Andre DeVanny as Occi in Swansong on Friday 26 July at the Potato Shed.
By Luke Voogt Two of South Barwon’s favourite sons, Cats defender Tom Stewart and soccer stalwart Dave Rea, have teamed up to launch the 2019 Geelong Club Legend Awards. Barwon Soccer Club president Dave became Geelong’s Club Legend last year, winning $5000 and another $5000 for the team he founded 26 years ago. “That’s probably what we’d get from a major sponsor - that’s a massive amount of money,” he said. The money could go towards the club’s upcoming renovations or equipment for kids, Dave said. He was “extremely surprised” and “embarrassed in a good way” when he won last year. “I had no idea I would win, there were so many great people nominated,” he said. He urged Geelong’s sporting clubs to nominate a volunteer who goes “above and beyond” for the chance to share in $55,000 of prize money. “It’s a big honour to get nominated,” he said. “It’s good for morale and that people at the club are looking at the volunteers thinking they do a worthwhile job.“ After migrating from Northern Ireland Dave founded Barwon Soccer Club in the early ’90s for his children, who were playing indoors. So began a decades-long slog playing at venues with no change rooms and running school clinics to interest local kids in soccer. “We probably moved about five times over that 26 years and it’s only been the last 10 years since we’ve been at Grovedale Reserve,” Dave said. Dave has served as president and “everything else” at the club, which now has 450 players. “Now we’ve just got so many kids wanting
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SPORTING HEROES: Dave Rea, Tom Stewart and Roger Grant team up to launch the Viva Energy Club Legend awards. to play we don’t want to go out to the schools,” he said. Stewart is this year’s Club Legend ambassador after impressing fans with his skills, sportsmanship and footy brain since Cats legend Matthew Scarlett discovered him at South Barwon Football Club. Dave described the All Australian back pocket as a “genuine guy and easy to get along with”. They joined inaugural 2017 winner Roger Grant to launch this year’s Viva Energy Club Legend. This year’s awards feature top prizes of
$5000 each for a male and female volunteer over 35 and their club. The awards also have Trailblazer prizes of $2500 each for a male and female aged 16 to 35 and their club, and a People’s Choice award of $2500 each for the winner and their club. Ten remaining finalists will win $1000 for themselves and their club. Nominations for the award opened on Tuesday and close on 23 July. To nominate or find out more visit clublegend.com.au online. The Geelong Indy is a sponsor of the Club Legend awards.
Swansong, the award winning mono-drama written by acclaimed writer/director Conor McDermottroe, will debut at the Potato Shed on Friday 26 July. Meet Austin (Occi) Byrne, the illegitimate child of a single mother in the Catholic west of Ireland. Shunned by church, state and family, Occi must fight his way into adulthood in a dog eat dog world. When he was young, Austin (Occi) Byrne was tormented by the recurring rhyming taunts of the local bullies who were relentlessly cruel in the fact that Occi had no father. As he grows older, within the closed ecclesiastical communities of 1970's, those taunts escalate in his delicate mind into a chorus. Occi's quest to find his father becomes core to his identity; but his mother - all but shunned by her parents and the local community, keeps this secret. Narrated through Occi's wayward world view, his story unfolds as a series of chaotic encounters, tempered by moments of tenderness and longing. Directed by Greg Carroll (MTC, STC, Theatreworks, Red Stitch, La Mama), Green Room Award winning actor Andre DeVanny brings a haunting tenderness to a soul that is lost, in a role that is fraught with violence and tragedy. Tickets online at geelongaustralia.com. au/potatoshed or by calling the box office on 5251 1998.
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The winter school holidays are in full swing and I suspect there might be a few Bellarine parents already feeling worn out. If you're at a loose end with your kids, there is plenty to see and do across the region. The City's School Holiday program is offering a range of activities in Ocean Grove and Leopold, as well as other Greater Geelong suburbs. The Boorai Centre in Ocean Grove has your kids covered with a silent disco party, mad science workshop, hands on wildlife experience, Japanese culture day and more. Head to www.geelongaustralia.com.au for
more information. The Bellarine ward is in the spotlight this month, with the Community Focus council meeting heading to Indented Head. If you've ever wanted to see how a council meeting works or want to raise a concern, come along to the Indented Head Community Hall, opposite 326 The Esplanade on Tuesday 9 July from 7pm. Our last meeting saw the 2019-20 Budget passed, sending millions of dollars to the Bellarine Peninsula in projects and initiatives. If you're looking for something a bit different to do next week, you might want to head to the Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum - Australian Open at The Arena.
It'll be the second time we've hosted the Australian Open of Table Tennis and this year's competition is already looking exciting. That's because reigning World and Olympic champion Ma Long, who spent a record 64 months as World No1, will be making his debut here. More than 100 million viewers around the world will be exposed to everything our region has to offer. The competition runs from July 9-14 and tickets are available now from www.aussieopen.com.au. I'm hoping it will be a tad warmer the next time I update readers on what's happening around Greater Geelong.
OGFNC player profile - Gemma Mawson Name: Gemma Mawson Under 15s Division 3 Friday night competition What got you into netball? My dad took me to a game when I was eight years of age and I really liked it and wanted to start - so I started. I didn't start at Ocean Grove, I started over at Grovedale and then moved here when our family moved to Ocean Grove. What do you enjoy most about playing at Ocean Grove? I think at Ocean Grove there is more sense of community. Everyone kind of knows each other - it feels nice. Your position on the netball court? Goal defence, goal keeper and mid-court with wing defence and occasionally wing attack. Favourite netball team in Australian Suncorp Super Netball league? Melbourne Vixens - I follow the Vixens but not as much as I follow the AFL footy.
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Favourite netballer? Tegan Phillip (Melbourne Vixens). Outside of netball what other sports are into? I follow AFL footy but I don't play footy. I just play netball and have played netball for more than six years. Favourite holiday destination? Brisbane, Queensland - Because my family is up there and it is hot and Victoria is so cold.
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Inspiring tale at the Shed By Natalee Kerr
Lorinda Merrypor, Mindy Kwaten, Matilda Brown and Ngarie Pigram star in The Sapphires coming to the Potato Shed.
"There are a lot of essential things that were left out of the movie that are actually integral to the storyline," she said. "The stage show has a lot of points that really grab you that aren't seen in the film." Kwanten said while the show explores issues such as race and prejudice, it also acts as an energetic and engaging piece. "A major theme of the production is about getting out there and following your dreams," she said.
"I think it's very important to share a show like this with the current climate in our country." The classically trained singer said her love for performing started from a young age. "My grandmother got me into singing, she taught me so much," she said. "I then became interested in musical theatre when I was 17-years-old. My first lead role was in the original cast of Fame the Musical and then things took off from there."
Kwanten said she has loved working with a "fantastic cast and crew" since starting The Sapphires tour last January. "We got together at the very start of the year, had an intense five-week rehearsal before heading out on tour," she said. "We haven't known each other for very long but we're like family." The Sapphires will perform at Drysdale's Potato Shed on 18 and 19 July.
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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.
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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.
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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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
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CLUBS MEET Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633. Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9am to 11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Phone Jan on 0403 221 737 or 5255 3839.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30 pm. Contact president Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, secretary Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fly tying is held on the 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.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670. Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. If you are interested in playing or learning chess - then join us. A friendly and sociable group assisting beginners and players returning to the enjoyable traditional game. Phone 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.
First Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.
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Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am,
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,
Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Rosemary bellarine4r@gmail.com.
Wednesdays 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. Phone 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 who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong. org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152. Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
First Thursday of every month Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661. Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.
Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573. Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.
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Solar rebate proves very popular: MP The Solar Panel Rebate program introduced by the state government in 2018 has proven very popular with residents across Victoria and Bellarine residents no exception. As such, from 1 July the state government is making more rebates available for households installing solar panels and solar hot water systems. The government is committed to renewable energy and the Solar Rebate Program for the year 2019/20 will support over 40,000 homes install solar panels and 6000 hot water systems. This builds on the 32,000 homes that have installed solar since the program begun in August 2018. To apply for a rebate householders need to contact a qualified solar retailer to obtain a quote and the retailer will start the application process for you. For more information or questions visit solar.vic.gov.au. Mobile phone ban in schools On occasion I do have concerned parents contact my office worried their child is the subject of school yard bullying. As a mum I do complexly understand those concerns and know that bullying can come in many forms, including of course cyber bullying. It is concerning that half of all young people have experienced cyber bullying. As one step in addressing this issue, the state government has determined that mobile phones will be banned for all students at Victorian state primary and secondary schools from term one 2020. This will help not only tackle cyber bullying but also reduce classroom distraction and improve learning outcomes for students. Students will be required to switch off their phones and store them securely in lockers from the start of the school day until the final bell. The only exceptions to the ban will be where students use phones to monitor health conditions, or where teachers instruct students to bring their phone for a particular classroom activity. At all other times phones must be in lockers.
Women leadership The state government is encouraging women in regional and rural Victoria to apply for a place on the Victorian Rural Women's Leadership and Mentoring Program to develop their leadership skills and advocate for regional and rural communities. The Victorian Rural Women's Network is offering funded places for regional and rural Victorian women on a range of established leadership and mentoring programs for the 2020 round. Applications open throughout 2019 for the 2020 intake. These highly regarded programs are available to rural and regional Victorian women involved in agriculture or the agriculture supply chain. They are tailored for women at all stages of their career, from emerging to experienced leaders, and include opportunities to begin and boost board experience. There are places available on: Leadership Victoria's Williamson Community Leadership Program and Victorian Women's Leadership program, targeting rural women with considerable leadership experience The Victorian Regional Community Leadership Program targeting emerging leaders at entry to mid-career stage The Victorian Office for Women, Women's Board Leadership Program for women already on boards. The Observership Program targeting women who are seeking board skills and experience. For more information and to apply, visit the Victorian Rural Women's Network website at VRWNetwork@ecodev.vic.gov.au. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter @Lisanevillemp Phone 5250 1987
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Professional and caring The Tuckers tradition of exceptional funeral service began in 1883, from a small father-son operation into a company that employs over 40 local staff, that continue to provide a professional caring service to families in need. The team at Tuckers personalise funeral and memorial services that celebrate life. Every detail that goes into a service, is carefully discussed with the family to create a service that is memorable and honouring. "Our holistic care for our families is what sets us apart," Tuckers General Manager Andrew Kors says. "Our funeral directors deliver professional guidance, care and understanding, acknowledging the diversity that exists in our community. "Alyson and Sue from Community Relations assist and work with families before death has occurred. A discussion before the loss of a loved one helps alleviate some of the
uncertainty and anxiety at the time. "Families who choose to then prepay a funeral are locking in today's price, further minimising the financial impact. "Our bereavement care team - John, Kathy and Karen - follow up with families after the funeral, ensuring that care and support is provided well beyond the funeral service and they are available for all families Tuckers have supported." Tuckers are Regional Victoria's largest provider of funeral services and remains Geelong's most recognised and respected funeral service. Dedicated to excellence and adhering to the highest funeral industry standards insures integrity, respect and discretion to our families. Whether you need immediate help planning a funeral or want to talk about planning ahead, call Tuckers on 5221 4788. 12421812-CG28-19
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The village comprises 71 modern, stylish and spacious villas.
Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resort style facilities in Leopold.
Vibrant community living Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resort style facilities in Leopold. The village is close to public transport, shopping centres, medical facilities and a sealed walking track. The village comprises 71 modern, stylish and spacious villas. These villas comprise two and three bedrooms with single and double garages, one or two bathrooms, delightfully planned kitchens and open plan living all set in beautifully landscaped gardens. The state of the art community centre incorporates lounge, dining, games area with thee billiard tables, theatre room and a wellstocked library.There is a gym, heated indoor
pool, spa and sauna. There are numerous lifestyle-enhancing activities available such as singing group, aqua aerobics, gym classes, bowls, and bocce, walking group, billiards, cards games, bingo, art, craft and happy hour. The beautiful landscaped gardens are enhanced by a bowling green, bocce court, croquet court and a lovely enclosed barbecue area. Caravan and boat storage is available. There are stunning three-bedroom, twobathroom villas with double garage. The main bedroom has a spacious walk in robe and a large ensuite including walk in shower. The other two bedrooms share a bathroom and separate toilet.
The kitchen, dining and lounge are spacious and stylish, soaking up the sun with north facing doors and windows. There is central heating and cooling and solar panels for power saving. Also on the market are beautifully appointed villas comprising two or three bedrooms, one bathroom, two toilets and a one and one quarter garage with remote control access. These architecturally designed villas are open plan and spacious, with cathedral ceilings in the living area and includes quality fittings, stylish appliances, with central heating/ cooling. The master bedroom contains a walk in robe with built in robes to second and third
bedrooms. Lovely glass sliding doors lead from the living area onto a patio with pergola. The grounds are maintained and all villas enjoy a private back yard. The village is open for inspection Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Staff will be happy to take you on a tour of the village, answer any questions you may have and provide you with plans of the villas and any other information you may require. Phone 5250 1675 to make an appointment or to request an information pack which will be mailed to you.
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Free Call 1800 644 189 / 03 8809 0400 Parkinson's Geelong and Barwon Region. The support group hold regular monthly meetings on the last Friday each month from 2-4pm at East Geelong Seniors rooms Godfrey Street, East Geelong. All parkinson Sufferers, Family, Carers and Friends are Welcome. No Charge and plenty of Free Parking. Please phone Parkinson's Victoria if you would like more info about this group
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The rewards of retirement Retirement should be a reward for everything a person has worked for, including the home of which they've always dreamed. Jacqueline Cameron, Head of Retirement Living at Sencia agrees. "Many people see their retirement as a chance to reward themselves and they won't compromise on quality," she says. "They want to retire where they've always wanted to live and surround themselves with things that bring them pleasure." Located five minutes from Queenscliff and 25 minutes from Geelong, Sencia's development, The Breeze Point Lonsdale, is a new retirement community on the Bellarine Peninsula. The location, combined with a choice of
five floor plans, will enable residents to retire according to what they value, Cameron says. "For some, retirement means downsizing so you're not having to clean too many bathrooms. "Or if you live a hectic life, you may want to prioritise downtime and the opportunity to relax, leaving the maintenance to us. It might even be about more space, in which case we can accommodate that too. "Other people might want to focus on their wellbeing and engage in the activities they love. "If that's the case, we have five kilometres of winding waterways for you to explore and The Breeze's community centre includes lounges and bars, indoor pool, gym and a bowling green."
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Looking for retirement by the sea? (Secure your dream today) The Breeze at Point Lonsdale is selling fast. With over 70% of all homes reserved, now is the time to secure your dream sea change retirement. Designed with you and your lifestyle in mind, our beautiful, low maintenance homes let you live your best life today and into the future – at a price that’s within your means. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a perfect retirement in this prized coastal location. Construction has commenced on these stunning architecturally designed retirement villas. The Breeze by Sencia. A better retirement in every sense. Secure your opportunity to live in Point Lonsdale today. Find out more at senciathebreeze.com.au or call us on 1300 144 712. All images are artist impressions.
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Bears come away with win Bellarine Bears C Grade Red went to Colac and won 7-6 in a closely contested game. Paul Cameron pitched well with seven strike outs. The Bears hitters did a stellar job with the bat 13 hits. Brad O'Brien had a stellar game with three hits and four RBIs. Marc Weakly with three hits, two hits to Herb Goonan and Mitch Rice and one hit to Paul Cameron, Tom Lauder, Cole Malcolm and Shane Cummings. Some improved base running would have improved the scoreline. The Bears scored an additional six runs in the top of the 5th which ultimately didn't count with the game finishing. B Reserve headed to Ballarat to play the Royals and posted another win, this time 13-6. Bellarine's offence was working overtime with a standout performance by Ethan Weakley, three hits from three at bats along with two stolen bases. Two hits to Cheyne McLean and Dan Vella with one hit each to Matt Connel, Chris Dunn,
The super groms do a yoga warm-up session before their heat.
Surfers get great swell with what could only be described as an unusual, but fun, warm up yoga session before their heat. Some of the newer members are starting to get some good results with Robbie taking out two events and Chris C doing well also. "It's great to get a good day like this at Ocean Grove Main beach so the general public can see we are a family orientated club who has a bit of fun," president Andrew Brown said. Next club day is 20 July and this is the club Old Mal day as well as the mid-year function.
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SOUL Longboard club held its fifth club day for the year in what can only be described as a perfect winter day. The sun shone all day and surfers were treated to a consistent 50cm to 1m swell. Scoring wasn't easy as any banks that had been there were washed away by the last big swell. The barbie was fired up and plenty of bacon and eggs as well as the 'iconic' SOUL Burger were put into the hungry punters' hands. The super groms were at their busy best
Zac Purcell and Isaac O'Brien. Smart base running in the last inning allowed the Bears to plate eight runs. Cheyne McLean, Chris Dunn and Matt Connell pitched for the Bears and some tight fielding held Ballarat in check to take a good win. C Grade Blue was at home to Deakin and in a very tight game with Deakin taking the win 7-6. Deakin scored three in the first and two in the second, with the Bears coming back with four of their own in the second inning to trail by one. Three scoreless innings followed with both teams scoring two in the 6th. Hits to Heather Nicol, Chantelle Baker, Mel Finnigan and Phoebe Jakubzik. Phoebe Jakubzik pitched strongly with Heather Nicol completing the pitching. A grade and A reserve were called off with the ground at Wallington too wet.
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Coach pleased with win By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove A Grade netball is in a strong position to secure a prized top three double chance for 2019 BFNL finals ahead of this weekend's mid-year winter break. The Grubbers sit in outright third with a 10-2 record after 12 rounds and remain two games clear plus percentage ahead of nearest rivals fourth-placed Modewarre (8-4). In fact, the Grubbers remain half a game off second spot from Torquay (10-1-1) and BFNL A Grade ladder leaders Geelong Amateur (11-1). Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard credited her club's depth with two A Grade victories from the past fortnight. The Grubbers won 52-25 at home over Drysdale on 22 June and posted a 62-22 victory over Anglesea on Saturday. "Yeah we had a good win.. very patchy but a solid win (over Anglesea)," Howard told the Voice. "It was a very good to win with five players out (against Drysdale) - shows depth in our team and strength of B graders filling the void." Howard who missed the clash against Drysdale with a wrist injury, said a host of players being unavailable and injuries tested its A grade depth in recent weeks. Defender Lucy Vercher is overseas, starting centre and key mid-season recruit Lillian O'Sullivan is unavailable and playing assistant coach Kate Slattery has a calf injury. Howard was pleased to have her star goal attack Julia Allan back playing for the Drysdale and Anglesea games after missing several weeks with her work overseas. "It was great to have Julia back as it just gives us options in the goal circle," Howard said. "Really positive for the team having two
A Grade goal defence Jess Griffin ready to defend against her Drysdale opponent. 195007
Kylie Lane defends in A Grade as Drysdale wing attack Millie Deeath offloads the ball. 195007
Ocean Grove 17 and Under Division 3 player Isabella Maier holds the ball and looks for options. 195007
Ocean Grove 13 and Under Division 3 goal defence Georgie Collett tries to stop a goal.
genuine goal attack options." OCEAN Grove A Grade faces a stern test after the break with a Thursday night blockbuster against ladder leader Geelong Amateur on 11 July. The A grade clash starts at 7pm, while B and
E grades will also play at 6pm on the Thursday night. Home club Geelong Amateur hosts a ladies day function on Saturday 13 July - so A, B and C netball grade matches have been brought forward two days earlier.
Constance Smith gets ready to pass in E Grade. 195007 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
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Ocean Grove C and D netball grades will take place on Saturday 13 July at Queens Park. There are no Bellarine Football Netball League games on 6 July due to the mid-season break bye.
Full round of games for Ocean Grove Cobras juniors UNDER 13 Division 1 Cobras Walter 0.1 (1) def by Torquay Watson 14.11 (95) Division 4 Cobras Pearson 1.10 (16) def by St Albans Grinter 6.5 (41) Division 7 Cobras Every 1.0 (6) def by Bell Post Hill 15.12 (102) Division 8 Cobras Dean 0.1 (1) def by Thomson 7.12 (54) A spirited Dean went down to Thomson in a tough game. The team battled hard all day and displayed some great team football when it used its run and spread across the ground. Both the team and individual players continue to improve each week. Awards: Max Connell, Ruari Davison, Xavier Morgan, Ben Eales, Fletcher Ward. UNDER 11 Cobras Moroney v St Mary's Smith The boys love the wet and muddy conditions but it was a tough slog with few opportunities to score. A willingness to be first at the ball was a highlight this week. Looking forward to the back end of the season to see the boys' skill development. Awards: Arthur White, Koby Carlesso, Zac Casamento, Alex Morgan, Fletcher Ward. Golden Fist: Jonah Reid. Cobras Farrell 10.8 (68) def St Joseph's Leaping 5.8 (38) This was a terrific game from our boys in
Under 13s Ocean Grove Cobras Dean players Ruari Davison (right) and Zac Johnson tackle their Lara Fogarty opponent. 195002
Under 13 Cobras Walter player Rory Phillips attempts to get around a tackle against Newtown and Chilwell. 195002
trying conditions against quality opposition. We attacked the ball well, were generally first to the footy and kicked well to players leading into space, particularly into the breeze. Awards: Darcy Harrington, Will Downie, Ned Badrock, Max Howell. Cobras McManus 11.16 (82) def St Mary's Bath 3.2 (20) UNDER 10 Cobras O'Keefe 1.2 (8) def by Torquay Ashley 9.5 (59) Visiting Torquay Ashley played extremely well and proved too strong for us on this wet and slippery day. Our boys continue to practise their skills and playing well as a team. Awards: Ned Allen, Zac Dodson, Bill Grace (captain), Archie McCallum. Cobras Cordy 3.1 (19) def by Torquay Voss 9.7 (61)
Cobras Jones 1.1 (7) def by Barwon Heads Gulls 10.9 (69) UNDER 9 Cobras Stow 4.4 (28) def by Leopold Bews 5.12 (42) Cobras Stow battled hard in a tight contest but was eventually overrun in the last quarter. Trying to win the contested ball was the norm for the match with our smaller players. It's been a great year so far with lots of improvement. Awards: Jedah Zurawel, Harry Farrell, Archie Heenan, William Fenwick, Chad Cook. Cobras Norquay 10.6 (66) def Lara Kol 4.4 (28) Rain belted down for most of the game but that didn't stop the Cobras' endeavour. The ball was on the ground for most of the match but the players' fantastic skills and brilliant teamwork kept them going. Awards: Gus Montgomery (captain), James Carty, Lewis
Due, Brodie Edmond. Cobras Durran 3.3 (21) def by Drysdale Trewhella 7.6 (48) The wind and rain didn't stop Cobras Durran trying its hardest in tough conditions. There were some great passages of play, resulting in goals, however Drysdale was too good on the day. Awards: Jabez Bellingham, Braxton Burgoyne, Connor Parry, Harry Lindsay. Cobras Allan 4.6 (30) def by Ammos Surkitt 6.8 (44) An excellent display of teamwork was on show as the boys shared the ball around. The assisted play saw some great goals from Hayden Campbell, John Bowring, Austin Rose and Owen Gallagher. Awards: Austin Rose, Leonard Ried, Jack Gurrie. Cobras Dalton 2.3 (15) def by South Barwon Armistead 9.4 (58) Captains Arthur Hardwick and Leonard Makowski won the toss and chose to kick with the strong northerly wind. Unfortunately, we did not capitalise on the wind, but Armistead did in the second quarter, kicking six goals. The boys did a lot better in the second half with goals to Rohaan Kanyalk-Thomson and Finlay Macrae. Arthur Hardwick, Mason Poirier, Max Robinson and Henry Jankowski showed great efforts around the ball. Awards: Arthur Hardwick, Henry Jankowski, Arthur Wynn, Leonard Cole. Cobras Taylor 2.3 (15) def by Bell Park Finnemore 5.7 (37)
Three wins from three games for Grubber footy girls Under 12 OG Red Ocean Grove Red vs Bannockburn All the girls put in an awesome effort and were rewarded with a seven-point win. It was amazing to see the determination and teamwork shown by the girls this week. With the help of their super coach Chris Campbell, they continue to improve their skills each week. Huge congratulations to India Turner for her hard work and effort to move the ball down the field, Georgia Dear and her outstanding oceangrovevoice.com.au
kicks and Tayla Campbell who impressed everyone with her nonstop running as an onballer. Great work by all girls and thanks to the amazing parent supporters who come out each work to cheer on the Red Team. Under 12 OG White Team: Ocean Grove White vs St JoesephsIt was an outstanding performance by the girls with a win 6.9(45) to 2.6(18). Their ability to bring teammates into the game by transitioning the ball by hand and foot was great to see. Corks has a breakout game contesting and winning
the ball. Lou Lou was instrumental in assisting in goals scored and Tilly using the ball well in transition. Hats off to Andy Lamb our assistant coach in being a good sport and getting watered down after the game. Under 15 Ocean Grove Ocean Grove vs South Barwon. Ocean Grove with the win, 4.7(31) to 2.5(17). With ground conditions like a pig pen the girls slid there way through with ongoing persistence and fight throughout each quarter,
whether it be on ground or in the air their domination showed with the results of possession of the ball. Keira Murray being a fine example with her fight for the ball especially deep in the mud, Skye Hildebrandt took some amazing marks and put her body on the line which impressed everyone with how small she is and was rewarded with two goals. Ally Cormack with her slippery spins that flew through with a goal and Piper snapping the other goal. Best were Keira Murray, Ally Cormack and Skye Hildebrandt. Wednesday, 3 July, 2019
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Grove put to the sword By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove coach Jordan Jones gave his players a stinging assessment after a thumping loss to Anglesea by 104 points at Alcoa Oval on Saturday. Jones said his players were questioned whether they wanted to play for the club after they trailed Anglesea by 56 points at half time and its goalless first two quarters. "We questioned the attitude and mindset of the players and whether or not they actually wanted to play for the club and play for their teammates," Jones told the Voice. "We didn't commit our bodies at the ball and shied away from the physical contest." It was Ocean Grove's biggest loss of 2019 and the club's heaviest defeat since Queenscliff thrashed the Grubbers by 109 points in Round 18, 2017. The Grubbers have only kicked 11 goals from their last three matches after losses to Barwon Heads, Drysdale and Anglesea in consecutive weeks.
In fact, Anglesea's last defeat was against Ocean Grove at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval in round five - the Kangaroos posting their seventh victory in a row. "They've (Anglesea) played really good footy for about seven or eight weeks now, the last time they lost was against us at home," Jones said. A seven-goal haul from Anglesea power forward Jordan Erskine proved a masterstroke in the wet. Erskine, the BFL leading goalkicker who averages 6.17 goals per game, is on track to boot 100 goals in 2019 with 74 goals from 12 matches this season. Kangaroo pair Ash Caldwell and Blake Grant each booted three goals, while Nicholas Swain and Jackson Bews were dominant ball winners. Jones said despite a growing injury toll there was no excuse for his side's 17-goal plus loss. Grubber ruckman Steve Presani was rested, while eight regular senior regulars including star midfield pair Luke Cartelli and James Lin-
ton (out for season), Cory Connor, Joe McDonald, Aaron Baxter, Kieran McNally, Jake Wilkie and Jones are all out injured. "Our injury list is growing and growing but it's not an excuse for the way we played," he said. "We are picking our best available side every weekend." After half-time the Grubbers kicked their only two goals of the match with James Peers and senior co-captain Justin Carey both scoring majors. Youngster Logan Taylor and Ben Bennett toiled hard and were named in the best players. Adam Donald made his senior debut. RESERVES A match winning five-goal haul from Jonathon Thomson helped Ocean Grove cruise to a 51-point win over Anglesea in the reserves. Thomson, a former club junior, was named best player while senior regular Riley Maloney booted four goals, tall forward Tom Roberts
finished with three, while Keegan Cuolahan kicked two. Ocean Grove kicked seven goals in the third term which proved decisive and lead by 49 points at three quarter time. Ocean Grove sits in fourth place with its 8-4 record after 12 rounds and is on track for a finals berth. UNDER 19s Ocean Grove thrashed St Albans by 66 points in their Under 19s Division Two clash. Final scores Ocean Grove 14.9 (93) defeated Anglesea 4.3 (27). The visitors stunned the Grubbers in the first term and led by 14 points at quarter time. Forward Louis Beale continued his good form with four goals. Jake Hargreaves snared three goals, while team-mates Fletcher Long and Connor Pickett were named in best and both kicked two goals. Ladder leader Ocean Grove is three games clear at the top of the Division Two ladder with its 10-1 record.
Hawks prove credentials as premiership chance By Mark Heenan BFL finals contender Drysdale kept Ocean Grove to its second lowest score of 2019 after a comfortable 66-point victory at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on 22 June. An accurate Drysdale 17.6 (108) defeated a low scoring Ocean Grove 5.12 (42). The 11-goal win ensured Drysdale (8-3) jumped into third spot, while Ocean Grove was relegated to eighth position with a 3-8 record. The visiting Hawks seized control in the blink of an eye with an eight goal demolition blitz over the Grubbers. Ocean Grove had led by three points at quarter time. Drysdale co-coach Daniel Jull said the Hawks increased their intensity in the second term which benefited star forwards Mathew Hebbard and Jarrod Garth. Hebbard was outstanding and finished with five goals, while Garth slotted home three majors. Ben Ryan kicked two goals, while prized midfielder Mitch McGuire snared two. "We just thought we sort of lacked a bit of intensity around the contest at stages, I think we had eight tackles for the quarter," Jull told the Voice. "Our pressure wasn't there and our skill level wasn't either, we chopped the ball up a bit trying to kick to our forwards. "I think in the second quarter we cleaned that up a bit and some of our key forwards got on a bit of a roll and looked really dangerous. "Garthy and Hebbard are two quality forwards and if they get on a bit of roll they are
pretty hard to stop." Ocean Grove coach Jordan Jones said the second quarter proved costly in the final analysis after a lacklustre performance a week earlier against rivals Barwon Heads. "It was (eight) goals in the second quarter (from the Hawks) that cost us," Jones told the Voice. "Drysdale are a pretty handy side, they have got some firepower in there, I know they lose (Chris) Lynch (going overseas) off half-back flank but they have (Lauchlan) Dalgleish to come back in."Jones saw some positives despite the loss and the club's growing injury toll. The Grubbers were without Luke Cartelli (lower leg) and James Linton (hip), Cory Connor (hand), Joe McDonald (foot), Aaron Baxter (ankle), Kieran McNally (shoulder), Jake Wilkie (ankle) and Jones (knee). "The boys listened to what we said and I guess implemented on what we worked on during the week and that was playing with a bit more flair and take the game on a little bit and we have got nothing to lose so I wanted them to take risks," Jones said. "Our ball movement was a lot better, we were hitting kicks inside the forward 45 and the middle part of the ground." Grubber defender Harry Walker was outstanding and continued his consistent form. Ben Bennett and Zachary Ramsay both made their senior debuts. Bennett, an eligible Under 19s player, was named in Ocean Grove's best and kicked one goal. "The likes of Benny Bennett who came in for his first game was excellent," Jones said.
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Grubber’s double ton joy By Mark Heenan Popular Ocean Grove netballer Tina Birch wears many netball hats. A long-time senior club netballer, she is a goaler who scores goals, she has coached, she is a netball umpire and she is one of the most loyal Grubber supporters you would ever meet. She has played across A, B, C, and D grades at Ocean Grove. On 22 June, Tina, 29, played her 200th senior game for Ocean Grove and while her C Grade team went down in a thriller after they lost 23-26 to Drysdale it did not dampen her enthusiasm for the day. "This is my 12th year of playing senior netoceangrovevoice.com.au
ball," she said. She had a guard of honour before her match and a special commemorative poster was designed by club to celebrate her netball life at Ocean Grove. "The Drysdale C Grade girls after our match finished did three cheers for me for my 200 senior games," said Tina, who scored five goals from seven attempts. Once her C Grade duties were over, she swapped her red Grubber playing strip for netball whites to umpire the 17 and Under Division 2 clash between Ocean Grove and Drysdale. What makes Tina's netball milestone remarkable was the former club junior is forced to play the sport she loves with two hearing
aids in both ears as she has a hearing impairment. Tina picks up on body language and hand signals from her teammates on court and when asked how she blocks out noise with other players and the loud intimate crowd cheering she confessed. "I am deaf, I just don't listen," recalls Tina with a laugh. "When anyone is trying to get my attention like the coach on court - I just look at the coach when they are talking. "During the training I watch and learn and how they play." "She (Tina) lip reads," said Lorraine Birch, Tina's mother.
An Ocean Grove local, Tina has played representative deaf netball and last year she won a gold medal in mixed netball at the Australian Deaf Games for Victoria. She has travelled overseas to play at a junior netball festival in Hawaii in 2005 and later this year Tina heads to Fiji for a senior netball festival. Club Director of Netball Famie Needham said the milestone was a great tribute to Tina and the Birch family. "Tina is amazing, the Birch family do so much for the club - they have laid a lot of the foundations and they are the heart and soul and they are a solid family," Needham said. "Tina is a great model for the little ones they look up to her." Wednesday, 3 July, 2019
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