Geelong Indy - 04th October 2019

Friday, 4 October, 2019

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Dressing up to keep Geelong costume institution alive Volunteer-run Grovedale costume store The Dress Up Place is fighting for survival with barely enough funds to last the year.

“We’ve got enough money to last us through to the end of Christmas,” co-founder Julie Hall said.

“But we’re dreading the first six months of next year because it’s actually looking like we’ll have to close the doors.”

The Geelong institution would hold a trivia night at Uniting Services Memorial Hall, Grovedale, on 26 October to keep doors open, Julie said.

About half of the store’s volunteer workforce had a disability, she said.

“One lad has been with us for 10 years. We have three cancer survivors, three diabetics, two with epilepsy, a couple with OCD and a lady who’s deaf – she’s a very, very talent milliner.”

The store was losing business to the internet but people still often visited at the last minute when their online order failed to meet expectations, Julie said.

The store was a favourite for school productions, amateur theatre and Book Week, she said.

“Everyone says, ‘oh no, what are you going to do if you close, you’re such a valuable part of the community’.”

Email jhall@thedressupplace.com.au for more information.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS: Geelong locals don outfits from The Dress Up Place in preparation for a trivia night later this month. 198509 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING

Hospital hacking ‘preventable’

By Luke Voogt

Geelong health services received no extra money to prevent this week’s cyber attack despite Victoria’s Auditor General warning of risks to patient data in May. Barwon Health chief executive officer Frances Diver made the admission during a heated 3AW interview on Wednesday.

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Extra triple 0 trials

By Natalee Kerr A trial helping Geelong mental health patients avoid the city’s busiest emergency department (ED) has received a six-month extension, following a State Government announcement.

The “Victoria-first” program pairing mental health specialists with paramedics to attend Triple Zero call-outs would now run until April 2020 following a “successful” three-month trial, the government said on Wednesday.

The collaboration between Barwon Health and Ambulance Victoria has resulted in faster and “more tailored” care for locals with mental health issues, according to the government.

Paramedics respond to an average of 15 calls a day involving mental health patients in the Barwon region.

Specialists diverted 76 per cent of patients treated in the trial from University Hospital Geelong’s ED to more appropriate mental health services, the government said.

Mental health minister Martin Foley said the Prehospital Response of Mental Health and Paramedic Team (PROMPT) program relieved pressure on the local hospital.

“This trial is giving people in Barwon the right care faster and is reducing the likelihood of mental health presentations escalating unnecessarily or involving an emergency department,” he said.

The Indy previously reported that the trial assisted more than 35 people in the region in its first month, with 27 of those avoiding admission to ED. The program provided a more immediate

response for treatment, said Barwon Health’s director for mental health, drugs and alcohol services Steve Moylan.

“Many families have given us positive feedback that receiving care closer to home is of benefit,” he told the Indy in June.

The extension comes after a royal commission into Victoria’s mental health system began last July with State Government stating they will “implement all recommendations”.

The commission was promised during the last state election after it was revealed Victoria spent less per capita than any other state on mental health.

An interim report of the commission will be available next month, with the final report scheduled for October next year.

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“In a week and a half it’s going to crack 30 plus,” Harvey Norman Waurn Ponds floor manager David Nesic says.

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David says the 7.1kw Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner from the MSZ-AP series is perfect for an open living area of about 50 square metres.

“It’s probably one of the most popular models people buy. If it gets hot, it will cool you down really quickly.”

Not only does the air con have a 12m,150degree air flow, it is also Wi-Fi enabled.

“You can be shopping somewhere in the city or working in Melbourne and you can use your phone to turn the air con on at home,” David says.

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The store is gearing up for a busy summer with people looking to update their cooling “Last summer it was just crazy,” David says.

The friendly staff are all-too-happy to help customers find the perfect air con for their home, he says.

“It’s best to have a face-to-face discussion, preferably with some photos or plans so we can come up with the best solution for you.”

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HELPING HAND: Athletics Chilwell volunteers Mary and Geoff McDonald will assist more than 350 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING cyclists at a local event this Sunday. 198524

Volunteers set for huge ride

By Natalee Kerr A local volunteer group is set to provide more than 350 cyclists with energy, hydration and encouragement when Australia’s “biggest” bike ride hits Geelong this Sunday.

Ten volunteers from Athletics Chilwell are preparing to assist hundreds of participants partaking in the 135km Geelong to Melbourne Around the Bay ride, said volunteer Geoff McDonald.

“We’ve got to be there to provide them with what they need… the amount of food we go through is huge,” he said.

“By the time they get to us they’re very hungry, the cakes in particular are really popular.”

Geoff said Sunday’s ride would mark the seventh time Athletics Chilwell had volunteered at the event.

“It can get a bit hectic, but it’s quite enjoyable. We have the same people volunteer every year because we just love it.”

The Geelong leg is one of nine options in the nation-wide ride that helps raise funds for children’s charity The Smith Family.

“When you see people of all ages and dimensions participating, I think it’s fantastic… you really admire them,” Geoff said.

Event organisers Bicycle Network will also donate $50 per volunteer to the club as a way to recognise their efforts, he said.

“We’re a volunteer-based club so it helps us purchase important things for our athletes like equipment and uniforms.”

For more information visit www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/aroundthe-bay.

Cyber attack From page 1 Presenter Neil Mitchell’s repeated rephrasing of his question revealed State Government had invested no extra money “specifically” to prevent cyber attacks at Barwon Health.

Instead Ms Diver eventually admitted Barwon Health “found money within our existing budget” for cyber security measures.

The interview followed hackers targetting Barwon Health on Monday afternoon, forcing Geelong medical centres to shut down IT systems and denying staff email access.

Geelong medical staff used paper-based systems to collect patient data and had to phone patients to cancel appointments following the ransomware attack on multiple Victorian health services.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) had invested additional resources in cyber security, Ms Diver said.

Cyber security was a “joint responsibility” of the department and local health providers, she said.

“We don’t get funded on a specific project line for every initiative we do.”

The attack could take days or up to two weeks to resolve, she said.

“We have some serious experts here from all levels of government and external experts working on this. There’s a meeting room full of IT types.”

Barwon Health had yet to provide an update on the crisis when the Indy went to press yesterday afternoon.

Ms Diver said staff pay went through on time, despite multiple sources telling the Indy the cyber attack delayed it, causing financial stress to families.

A spouse of a Barwon Health worker, who wished not to be named, told the Indy their partner’s pay arrived more than a day late.

Their partner’s workmates reported similar delays for “hundreds” of employees, they said.

“They were saying it was affecting a lot of people and they were all having trouble with their pay coming through.”

Shadow health minister Georgie Crozier pounced on the 3AW interview, accusing the Andrews Labor Government of forcing hospitals to cut services to fund cyber security.

She cited the Victorian Auditor General’s “scathing” report in May warning the public health system was highly-vulnerable to cyber attacks.

State Government had given no extra money to hospitals in its “band aid” approach despite “grim warnings that an attack was imminent”, Ms Crozier said.

But Health Minister Jenny Mikakos hit back at Ms Crozier’s “political point-scoring” over the cyber security incident “It’s desperate, grubby and everything we’ve come to expect from the Liberals when it comes to health,” she said, “We need to be extra vigilant when it comes to the dangers posed by cyber criminals, which is why we’ve invested heavily in this area.

“We’re not going to be lectured to by the Liberals, whose record on health is one of cuts, closures and privatisations.” According to government Victorian health services have received an additional $46 million to upgrade computers and strengthen cyber security.

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IN BRIEF City blackout More than 500 properties across central Geelong faced a power outage yesterday morning after a blackout hit the city, according to Powercor.

The outage caused an evacuation of Geelong Magistrates' Court, while police direct road users in the CBD due to traffic light issues.

Brand sold Torquay-based surf brand Rip Curl now falls under international outdoor retailer Kathmandu following a $358 million sale, the company announced this week.

The move ends 50 years of private ownership after Torquay's Brian Singer and Doug Warbrick founded the company at Bells Beach in 1969.

Road blitz A "massive" local road maintenance blitz has begun across the Bellarine, State Government announced this week.

The works form part of $91.9 million package that includes the rebuilding of Murradoc Rd near Drysdale and resurfacing sections of Geelong-Portarlington Rd.

New chain PRIZED HENS: Isablla, Aidyn, Xavier, Kai and Mitchell get ready to enter their chickens at Royal Geelong Show.

Family plucky about show prize chances

By Luke Voogt Scott Kiddle is feeling plucky about his family's chances at the Royal Geelong Show with his children and stepchildren entering a chook each.

The show is a family affair for the Ocean Grove local who has entered for 30 years after growing up on a farm.

“I’ve entered 10 birds this year – that’s pretty small for me,” he said.

“For my kids I enter one chook each because it’s fair. They’ve entered the last three years.”

Scott owns about 70 chickens scattered over various properties and is busily preparing for yet another clutch of hatchlings.

“I’ve just hit breeding season so I'm preparing to hatch chicks left, right and centre,” he said.

“I’m closer to my chooks than I would be to a dog. They're so peaceful – if you’re having a bad day you can just go out into the yard and spend time with the chooks.

“And it’s good to see if you can try to breed a better one each year. I guess that’s the challenge – trying to breed the perfect chicken.”

His children had won a champion junior exhibit since they began entering three years ago, he said.

This year three of his four children and both stepchildren are entering chickens.

“Three of them think it’s Christmas because they might win ribbons,” he said.

“The other two just think it’s cool because they get into show for free after entering. If people were smart they’d enter a chook."

As a long-time member of Geelong Poultry Club, which meets the first Monday of every month, Scott looks forward to the show.

“I like that Geelong Show is still very agricultural and it’s good for people to see all the different breeds and varieties,” he said.

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MP in farm stoush

By Natalee Kerr A local MP has visited a historic Waurn Ponds farm this week in a bid to reverse a decision dividing the property to make way for a $115 million rail project.

The 164-year-old farm is facing the compulsory acquisition of a 61-hectare cut of its land for the construction of a long-proposed V/Line train maintenance and stabling facility.

Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur’s visit follows her call last month for transport infrastructure minister Jacinta Allan to deny her department's request for a public acquisition overlay.

Mrs McArthur said the move to commence construction would “slice one of Victoria’s oldest farms in two” impacting its operation as an

“agriculture enterprise”.

“This is an historic property and would be rendered unviable if the V/Line proposal went ahead,” she told the Indy yesterday.

“I am greatly concerned to see a farming property so disrupted when there are other alternatives for the V/Line stabling facility.

“Other opportunities clearly have to be examined and that is not an unreasonable ask.”

A 260-hectare property owned by Boral Australia, east to the Reservoir Rd farm, would be better suited for the project, Mrs McArthur suggested.

But farm was the “most suitable” of several locations, a government spokesperson said.

“It met the relevant criteria including proximity to the rail line, topography and environmental conditions,” they said.

The project would see more than 30 stabling tracks added to the site along with refuelling, maintenance and training facilities, according to Rail Projects Victoria.

The works would support “much-needed” additional services for the state’s “fastest” growing train line, the government said.

“The Waurn Ponds stabling and maintenance facility is critical in supporting V/Line’s growing VLocity fleet and extra services that will be introduced over the coming years,” they said.

Rail Projects Victoria lodged a request in June for a planning scheme amendment to enable construction on the site.

A public hearing process is set for later this month to discuss the proposed amendment, the government said.

Construction of a new $8 million hotel on the Bellarine Peninsula could soon be underway if plans before City Hall get the green light.

The proposed "eco-tourism" development includes 60 residential hotel rooms across 14 two-storey and two one-storey buildings, according to an advertised planning application.

Police search Geelong police are on the search for one woman and three men who failed to front court on separate offences including dangerous driving and unlawful assault.

Police released images of Luke Bos, 24, Timothy Merrigan, 23, Kristy Williams, 22 and David Norman, 46, following the issue of warrants for their arrest.

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Cricket CEO now at Cats

By Natalee Kerr Former Cricket Australia chief executive officer James Sutherland has joined Geelong Football Club as a director, the Cats announced yesterday.

Mr Sutherland, a long-time Geelong supporter who grew up in Corio, said he was excited to begin his role with the club he had supported his whole life.

"I am delighted to accept the invitation to join the board,” he said.

“I look forward to working with my fellow directors and the executive team to ensure continued growth and success for the Geelong Cats."

The 53-year-old spent 17 years as Cricket Australia’s CEO from 2001 to 2018, leading the organisation through a period of sustained growth and success.

During his time at Cricket Australia, revenue grew from $50 million to near $500 million, according to the national governing body.

Attendance figures increased by 137 per cent, with a 250 per cent increase in participation and a 500 per cent increase in sponsorship.

Other notable outcomes from Mr Sutherland's tenure included the launch of the Big Bash League, growth in women’s cricket, and numerous World Cup victories.

Cats president Colin Carter said the club was looking forward to gaining the “strong” leader’s knowledge and expertise.

“There is nothing in the world of sport that James has not worked through, and he has done so with great success over a long period,”

CATS APPOINTMENT: Former Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has joined Geelong's board of directors. Picture: CRICKET AUSTRALIA Mr Carter said.

“James has such a wide breadth of experience in many facets of the sporting industry, and to be able to add him to the Cats board is a significant step for the club.”

A former Geelong Grammar student and first-class cricketer for Victoria, Mr Sutherland is also a qualified chartered accountant.

He first moved into sports administration in 1992 as Carlton’s finance manager before joining Cricket Australia in 1998 as general manger.

The Cats latest appointment sees Mr Sutherland join former premiership player Shaun Grigg as the club's first key signings during the first week of the off-season.

Geelong welcomed the recently retired Richmond star as its new development coach on Wednesday, with his role expected to begin next month.

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House permit ‘bad for port’

By Natalee Kerr City Hall has warned a development approved by the state’s tribunal sets an “undesirable precedent” for the future of Geelong Port.

Developer Camjam secured the approval at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for a two-dwelling development at North Shore last Tuesday.

The decision comes after council refused a planning permit for 33 The Esplanade in February due to its potential impact on Geelong Port’s functionality and health issues.

City Hall said the dwellings could cause an “undesirable” outcome for the port, which, according to a council report, generates about $400 million of local economic activity annually.

A previous council report noted the plan could result in “further intensification” of residential development on the “sensitive interface” to the port.

“Over time this may end up being several additional dwellings which do have the potential to increase the number of people residing near heavy industrial uses,” it read.

“The cumulative impact of intensifying development in this area has the real potential to constrain the ongoing operation (and) development of the commercial port.

"It creates pressures to limit the port’s size, its nature and operational hours.”

But Geelong Port did not object to the initial plans, stating in an email the proposed developments were “complementary to

the residential area at North Shore”, VCAT heard.

Senior VCAT member Jeanette Rickards said the proposed dwellings would be “unlikely” to cause any additional constraints to the ongoing operation and development of the port.

“If it was of concern that the increased development would have an impact on the future potential of the port, we would expect the port to not be supportive of the proposal."

Ms Rickards determined the application was “in line” with council planning controls for the area and issued the permit, with construction to begin in the next two years.

The previous buildings on the site were demolished mid-last year after it sold for $1.17 million in 2017, according to various real estate websites.

The approval comes after Victorian Regional Channels Authority chief Michael Harvey last year warned residential and commercial developments could cut off access to the port.

Development too close to the port could lead to harmful curfews and limits on truck movements and size, harming businesses already operating on fine margins, he explained.

In 2016/2017 13.5 million tonnes of cargo, worth $7.8 billion, passed through the port generating $570 million for the economy and supporting 1700 jobs, according to Mr Harvey.

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Water convoy hits the road

By Luke Voogt A convoy of Geelong senior citizens has hit the road to deliver more than 6000 litres of water to drought-stricken farmers in country NSW. The group hoped to deliver a morale boost to the struggling town of Ivanhoe, its leader Geoff James said before heading off on Wednesday.

“They have struggled over many years to keep their little town going and this drought is taking its toll,” the Highton local told the Indy.

“It might inspire other groups and people to do similar things.”

Geoff planned the 668km drive after seeing a recent television segment about struggling and depressed farmers.

Prolonged drought had left Ivanhoe, population 196, without fresh drinking water and reliant on filtered bore water to drink, Geoff

explained.

“It tastes pretty bad. The morale of many people in the area is very low.”

So he and fellow Geelong Life Activity Centre Cycling Group members began raising money to deliver 400 10L containers of drinking water and 165kg of oranges.

The group also planned to buy 400 600ml bottles, which the farmers could return for a 10 cent refund, Geoff said.

Farmers in the town normally donated their refund to a local cancer charity, he said.

The town’s postmaster and his wife were thrilled about the Geelong community donating money to the convoy, Geoff said.

“They initially couldn’t believe what they were hearing and what we were planning to do.”

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Shoot to kill 1800 ’roos for pet food

By Natalee Kerr More than 1800 kangaroos across the Otways are set to be shot for pet food in a “permanent” state-wide kangaroo harvesting program.

State Government launched the program on Tuesday in a bid to “better manage” Victoria’s kangaroo population and “support” the pet food industry.

Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Golden Plains municipalities are included in the seven "harvest zones" identified by the government as areas with “significant” kangaroo numbers.

An initial 1865 kangaroos have been allocated to be killed and processed by accredited hunters within the Otway region using a monitored tag system.

Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes said allowing accredited shooters to harvest kangaroos will make life easier for farmers.

“The program balances the need to keep kangaroo populations at healthy levels and ensure farmers aren’t being overrun by roos who can eat crops, damage property and compete with stock for feed and water,” she said.

The new program replaces the Kangaroo Pet Food Trial that ran for the past five years and includes “strict safe-guards” to ensure sustainable harvesting, according to government.

Since the trial started in 2014, there had been a 250 per cent increase in the number of kangaroos killed in Victoria, according to a Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning report.

The report, which Australian Society for

PET FOOD: More than 1800 Kangaroos across the Otway region are expected to be shot as part of a state-wide harvesting program.

Kangaroos unearthed under Freedom of Information, stated one million roos died under the program.

The trial aimed to reduce the waste of kangaroo carcasses controlled under Authority to Control Wildlife permits that allowed culling of kangaroos on private land for commercial processing.

Landowners can still apply for an Authority to Control Wildlife (ATCW) permit to manage

kangaroos on their properties, but these carcasses cannot be processed under the new system, the government said.

Agriculture Shadow Minister Peter Walsh said the changes expose farmers, shooters and pet food processors to “more red tape”.

“It’s absurd that kangaroos controlled under an Authority to Control Wildlife permit will now be left in the paddock to rot, feeding up wild dogs and foxes,” he said.

Seniors sleep during burg Four burglars smashed into a central Geelong home as two elderly residents slept during an early morning burglary on Sunday, according to police.

Four offenders kicked in the front door of the Yarra St home just before 5.30am, police said.

Two of the offenders walked back to a darkcoloured station wagon parked outside while two others entered the home.

Once inside, the burglars went into the kitchen where they stole alcohol, two mobile phones and the keys to a 2017 Mercedes Benz, registered ATQ 886.

The burglars left the house, with one getting into the Mercedes and the other getting into the station wagon, before driving both cars from the scene.

The occupants of the home, a 72-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, were uninjured and unaware of the burglary until later in the morning.

Police found the stolen Mercedes dumped in Moran St, Norlane, on Sunday afternoon.

Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives were investigating the burglary, police said.

They urged anyone with information to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man faces 15 charges including conduct endangering life after he allegedly rammed and injured a police officer in Bell Park last Friday.

The man, of no fixed address, remained in custody to appear in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 20 January to face the charges, also including recklessly causing serious injury and unlicensed driving, police said.

The charges come after the man allegedly hit a policeman and a 16-year-old girl while officers attempted to arrest him at Yaaran St about 1am.

$1.4m boost for school bikes Geelong school kids are set to pedal towards a healthier lifestyle after the State Government announced a $1.4 million funding boost to the Ride2School program.

Twenty-one schools across Geelong registered in the program are set to benefit through a range of initiatives including building new bike sheds and active paths.

Geelong students are some of the most active in the state with an active travel rate of 49

per cent, 7 per cent higher than the state average.

Bicycle Network’s Anthea Hargreaves said the Geelong data was impressive.

“It’s brilliant to see students in the Geelong region so active and we would love to further grow that number,“ she said.

“Every child in Australia should get 60 minutes of physical activity a day and riding a bike is the easiest way to do that.”

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Real estate in recovery

By Luke Voogt Geelong house prices are rebounding after plummeting 4.4 per cent from record-high levels, according to new data released on Tuesday.

Median house prices remained stable over September at $570,970 after an overall rise of 0.8 per cent for the latest quarter, according to CoreLogic.

The rebound comes after house prices dropped 4.1 per cent in the year to September and 4.4 per cent since peaking in November 2018.

But Geelong unit prices were more resilient over the year to September and rebounded much more strongly during the most recent month and quarter.

Median unit prices had dropped 0.8 per cent in a year and one per cent from a record high in October 2018, according to the data.

But prices rose four per cent over the last quarter and 0.4 per cent during September to a median of $428,654.

Unit prices drove the recovery in combined Geelong dwellings, which rose by 0.1 per cent over September and 1.3 per cent over the quarter.

They also softened overall decreases for dwelling prices, which fell 3.5 per cent over 12 months and 3.7 per cent since a November 2018 peak.

The data followed a trend of regional markets showing better resilience to price falls than capital cities, CoreLogic’s head of research Tim Lawless said.

“There is evidence that many of the largest

regional centres are starting to recover.”

The Geelong recovery came as Melbourne dwelling prices rose 1.7 per cent in September and 3.4 per cent last quarter to a median of $634,913.

But dwelling prices were still down 3.9 per cent on the same time last year and 7.9 per cent on Melbourne’s November 2017 peak.

The strong recent recovery up the freeway could be good news for Geelong real estate, given its tendency to follow Melbourne markets.

The figures come after mortgage insurer QBE in August forecast Geelong prices would take about three years to recover from the slump.

The fall in Geelong prices followed a downturn in the Melbourne market, the insurer’s forecast report said.

But Geelong house prices had outperformed the neighbouring metro market over recent years, QBE mortgage insurance chief executive officer Phil White said.

First home buyer incentives for dwellings under $600,000 and purchasers escaping Melbourne’s high prices had driven demand in Geelong, he said.

But QBE’s statistics, compiled by analytics company PriceFinder, contrasted starkly with Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data indicating Geelong house prices actually rose six per cent during 2018/2019.

The REIV data, which City of Greater Geelong uses, shows house prices rising from $530,000 to $565,000 during 2018/2019.

FEELING INSIDE: PhD candidate Bella Bower guides a member of Deakin University's school of engineering through virtual reality.

Research for feelings inside

By Luke Voogt Colours and textures in offices or houses could affect how people work or feel at home, according to a Geelong researcher conducting an “Australian-first” study.

“It’s totally uncharted territory,” PhD candidate Bella Bower told the Indy.

“We spend 80 per cent of our lives inside buildings. But no one’s been looking at objectively measuring how buildings make people feel.”

Bella planned to use virtual reality, an electrode-filled cap and other equipment to measure participants’ reactions to different indoor environments.

The study will measure brainwaves, sweat and heart rate to determine how the various environments impact each participant’s emotional state.

Bella came up with the idea after working in design and post-occupancy reporting.

“We didn’t have any objective measure as to how buildings make people feel,” the 28-yearold said.

“We don’t talk about how it’s affecting people mentally.”

The study was in the running to win a national competition requiring PhD candidates to explain their thesis in a three-minute talk, Bella said.

Bella was representing Deakin against 55 other universities after winning the local round of the competition, she explained.

The results could have applications in designing homes or workplaces, according to Bella.

“It might be more like dietary requirements in the sense that it’s not one-size-fits-all but a case-by-case basis.”

Bella is searching for 100 people aged 18-55 to participate in the study named Architecture with Feeling.

The study takes place at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus during October and each participant will receive a $20 supermarket voucher for their time.

Anyone interested can visit blogs.deakin. edu.au/architecture-with-feeling/participate or email archwithfeeling@deakin.edu.au.

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INSTANT FAME: Geelong's Eliza Anne Boyd is one of the region's Instagram stars featured in the latest edition of GC magazine.

Insta influencers star in GC Five of the region’s leading Instagram stars take centre stage in the latest edition of Geelong Coast Magazine (GC).

Cover girl Eliza Anne Boyd tells GC she started using the social media platform in 2010 and has since grown her following to more than 9000 people.

“A small fashion community was building slowly back then and I saw it as a way of posting fashion things I loved,” Eliza says.

“Instagram enables me to show my passions and talents and my take on them in a visual way.”

The 26-year-old said good lighting was “key” in order to snap a great Instagram photo.

“I’ve stepped away from using any filters and editing to keep it more real and relatable,” she says.

Eliza joins locals Darren Grayson, Mia Plecic, Jason Childs and Tara Carroll in GC to discuss the secrets to insta-fame.

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LETTERS Greatest exhibition of all All who have contributed to The Greatest Team of All - treasures from the Bob Gartland Collection at Geelong Gallery are to be commended.

Arguably nobody has ever passed through a turnstile free of charge to view such a quality exhibition.

Off the back of The Moon and consecutive Archibald Prize presentations, Geelong Gallery has completed an exemplary treble.

Having the capacity to buy in exhibitions against metro and provincial competition requires adequate funding.

As Little Malop St's hospitality revamp moves closer to completion, it's important that patrons to future draw card gallery events are also attracted to nearby quality eateries.

City of Greater Geelong’s proactive entrepreneurial role in all of this cannot be overemphasised.

Richard Worland Manifold Heights

Asher ‘shows Liberal bias’ On Tuesday 24 September, City of Geelong Council voted against a motion to declare a climate emergency.

This was despite exceptional community support for the emergency declaration.

Instead, an amendment submitted by Cr Stephanie Asher, which removed any wording alluding to emergency, crisis or similar, was voted for.

Ms Asher contended that she had no political bias in proposing the amendment; and instead ‘called out’ political bias on Cr Sarah Mansfield, who made the motion.

More than 200 people in the council chambers watched Cr Asher dress down Cr Mansfield.

Cr Asher’s display and the display of another councilor was disgraceful to watch.

What Cr Asher failed to notice was that every person in the room could see she was acting along Liberal Party climate action lines, the party she is a member of.

It is a poorly-kept secret that Cr Asher aspires to a greater political leadership position, either in local, state or federal politics.

Cr Asher should be ashamed for trying to pull the wool over the eyes of her constituents.

She has exposed her biases.

Sanja Van Huet Ocean Grove

Climate, not the weather Kevin Crough confuses climate and weather (Letters 27 September). He attempts to refute the present modest global warmth and increased crop yields by mentioning France's recent heat wave. Even the French have summer heat. That's weather.

Climate is weather at a distance. Technically thirty years, but preferably sixty or a hundred.

Thirty's too short. When temperature down-trended for thirty years between the 1940s and 1970s, scientists forecast an ice age.

Then it rose for 20 years till 1998 - the alleged man-made global warming.

I'm pleased Mr Crough talked about the climate changes of the past - the great ice ages, etc.

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Most climate doomsters avoid mentioning climate earlier than the 20th century, because they can't blame humans for that.

When the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was set up in 1988 its research was restricted to climate that humans could be blamed for.

Mr Crough says "the rate of the current change is much faster than historic rates".

He gives no evidence for that, but he seems unnecessarily worried, seeing 20th Century temperature rose less than one degree, and has statistically barely risen during the last twenty years, along with average weather and a greening planet.

But climate change is a matter of politics, not science. Consider the climate hysteria.

Even Geelong’s council narrowly saved itself from public ridicule by rejecting a motion for climate emergency.

As for all those striking schoolkids and their indulgent teachers, clear thinking is not on the curriculum.

Tim Saclier Leopold

Set a better example In response to Liberal Member for Western Victoria Beverley McArthur’s letter last week: The children and young people I know are very aware of climate change and its associated issues.

They use iPads and mobile phones, but sparingly, don’t spend all day on computer, ride to school on bikes or scooters, or sometimes walk.

They care about the environment because, as one said, “we want to be alive in 50 years’ time and the animals too”.

They said they never deliberately litter and their parents recycle as much as possible.

Some belong to ‘green thumbs’ programs at school and have learned about endangered animals. They don’t want these animals to be scared. Others have attended the climate strikes.

“Setting a good example” could start with you being more respectful of children and young people, and less critical of them and those who support their views and action.

It’s alarming that you label many responsible adults as “radical green ideologues” feeding lies to children.

Contrary to your view, many regard the climate-denying, hard-right conservatives of

the Liberal Party as the ones feeding lies to children.

You are also critical of the State government but make no mention of the abject failure of the Federal Liberal-National Party Coalition to take climate change seriously.

Children and young people will continue to take action on the Climate emergency regardless of your criticism of them and regardless of the Liberal Party’s lack of consideration for their future.

Peter Coghlan Drysdale

CO2 the ‘good guy’ It’s hard to believe that ignorance about the virtues of carbon dioxide is so prevalent today.

Carbon dioxide, far from being “the big threat to the climate”, is highly beneficial to the planet. Any climate scientist who tells you CO2 poses any sort of risk to the planet should get another job.

Historically current levels of CO2 are very low. When dinosaurs were on the planet, CO2 levels were over 2,000ppm, and life flourished.

Carbon dioxide is a vital trace gas necessary for the wellbeing of every living thing on the planet. Instead of trying to take CO2 out of the atmosphere we should realize that higher levels of CO2 should be welcomed and not be of concern, especially to impressible school age children.

It’s time the negative press about CO2 was replaced with a more beneficial understanding of the role of carbon dioxide plays in making life possible on this planet and keeping it habitable.

What posses a serious threat to our future, and our standard of living, is not a climate emergency but the real problem of the looming power emergency created by replacing a reliable and efficient power system with a grossly inferior renewable energy regime.

Green hysteria over carbon emissions has resulted in spending tens of billions of taxpayer’s money on building massive unreliable renewable energy facilities which only supply intermittent power - unlike coal which supplies reliable and cheap baseload power - is reckless, morally-wrong and irresponsible.

The unwarranted obsession with carbon dioxide is undermining a prosperous future for our nation by driving up the cost of living and sending local jobs offshore - all for no gain whatsoever to the planet.

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What utter hypocrisy from Beverley McArthur and Thomas Watson (Letters 27 September) that they should be critical of high school kids taking time off to protest government inaction on global warming.

The children are obliged to take time off on curriculum days, Melbourne Cup Day and Grand Final Friday, but when they rally on the last day of term, to protest that their future is in jeopardy they are attacked.

I have attended both of their rallies and have been amazed by their wisdom and passion.

When their spokesperson asked “what does democracy look like”, they roared, “This is what democracy looks like”. I couldn’t agree more. For those who don’t get to vote, this is all they have.

As for Mr Watson’s claims on the cause of climate change, I suggest that any of those kids with a rudimentary understanding of chemistry would know what he said was nonsensical.

Don Bartlett Indented Head

Ditch the energy dinosaur The public conversation about climate change is becoming more inane and divisive by the day.

Meanwhile, the most profound dimension of the discussion remains unexamined; its polarising effect on our community.

Climate change believers say we need 100 per cent renewable energy. Deniers say we should stick with coal, oil and gas.

Even if we agreed there was no need for emission reductions, increasing fossil fuel prices mean future economic growth and prosperity would only be possible with increasing debt. Future energy would not be cheap enough to create the profits necessary to repay the debt.

Clearly, economic growth fuelled by debt is neither real growth nor real prosperity, it’s a Ponzi scheme.

Central banks have driven interest rates to near zero and in many countries below zero in a desperate attempt to restore growth to previous levels.

It’s clear we've hit the upper bound of both energy prices and the public appetite for borrowing.

We've had many divisive, vitriolic public debates in the recent past; gay marriage, race relations, immigration etc.

But none had the potential to create conflict like the issue of energy. Energy policy directly affects our quality of life and our feeling of prosperity and security.

We need to educate the public about why their prosperity is in decline, why it’s global and how it’s related to energy.

Otherwise we risk the rise of populist, reactionary and extreme groups who may seek to create scapegoats and apportion blame for economic disparity and suffering as the economy declines.

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GSODA gets kinky in drag

By Natalee Kerr A local theatre group is set to showcase one of their “best” productions yet when they bring a popular film to life on stage next month.

Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts (GSODA) returns with their latest production Kinky Boots – a true story inspired by a boy who inherited a shoe factory.

Central character Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with drag queen Lola in a bid to save the business, and in the process the pair realise they are not so different after all.

GSODA artistic advisor Debbie Fraser labelled Kinky Boots as one of the not-for-profit company's greatest shows “ever” done.

“I think this type of standard in production is a first for Geelong,” the 63-year-old Newtown local said.

Fraser said GSODA looked to pursue the show after drawing inspiration from a Melbourne musical of the film.

“I spoke with the director of the show and I asked him, 'do you think this can be done by a non-professional company?' He said ‘absolutely’ and it took off from there,” she said.

“It’s not often you get the opportunity to do a show that has come off a professional run and is now in a local community.”

Fraser said the cast of 32 “everyday people”, aged 8 to 60, have been rehearsing three times a week since July.

“We have a number of fabulous Geelong actors in the show,” she said.

“It’s a very challenging show - to see the boys do drag queen roles is very impressive.

“Professional actors get paid for it, but these guys do nine-to-five jobs elsewhere and then step into these roles.

Twelve months since their last major pro-

WHAT A DRAG: Geelong's not-for-profit theatre company GSODA are back with their latest production, Kinky Boots. duction, Fraser said the shows themes of inclusion and acceptance are “very relevant” to today’s society.

“It’s about dealing with people being different, it teaches the lesson to be who you want to be and don’t try to live up to other people’s

expectations,” she said.

Fraser, who has been involved with GSODA for more than three decades said seeing a production develop over time was the most "rewarding" part of the job.

“The biggest thrill for me is seeing the show

evolve and come to life,” she said.

“I love seeing the audience sit there and take something in that is right in front of them.”

Kinky Boots will head to Geelong Arts Centre’s The Playhouse for six shows from 4 to 12 October.

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Divorced fun in Shed play

By Natalee Kerr Navigating the ups and downs of life after marriage is at the forefront of a “witty and warm” solo show set to hit the Potato Shed next week.

My Brilliant Divorce tells the story of a middle-aged divorcee attempting to “pick up the pieces” after her long-time husband dumps her for a younger model.

Australian actress Mandi Lodge plays central character Angela in the one-woman show that brings humour into an “extremely emotional” event.

“Having gone through a break-up myself I know what it’s like and how it feels. It’s devastating… I wouldn’t wish it upon my worst enemy,” Lodge said.

“She was married for so many years and now she has to start all again…but in tragedy there is always the comedy.”

Lodge said the performance explores the recovery journey post-divorce including fumbling through the dating scene and the pathway to self-discovery.

“She’s delving into things she has never had to deal with before like going on blind dates, heading into a sex shop and calling helplines for sympathy,” she said.

“She’s a bit ditzy, naive and vulnerable, but you really see her strengths build through the play.”

Lodge said the show's topic “connected” with audiences.

“Divorce is a pretty common thing… I think a lot of people relate to it whether they've been divorced or they know somebody else that has,” she said.

“I like to move people… if I can have them laughing and then deeply thinking about it, then I feel like I’m doing my job.

“A lady actually stopped me the other day after a show and said ‘it was so sad…but in a good way’.”

Originally from England, Lodge started acting at age 14 through amateur theatre, but began her performing career as a singer for a rock band.

“Although I loved singing I always had this desire to be an actress,” she said.

Lodge then came to Australia in 2000 where she then became involved in community theatre before going into more professional work.

“Once I came over here and saw a few shows I just thought ‘wow, I need to be performing’… that drove me to pursue it more seriously," she said.

“Now I’ve been touring pretty much nonstop for the last seven years in various shows.”

The Gippsland-based actress said she was looking forward to seeing some “familiar faces” at the Potato Shed.

“I love Drysdale and the Potato Shed is such a great venue to perform. I’ve done four different shows down there… I’ve got a little following,” she said.

“The crowd is always super responsive which is great especially when it’s only me on stage… it makes the job a little easier.”

My Brilliant Divorce will be at Drysdale's Potato Shed on 11 and 12 October.

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Concert for mini virtuosos

By Natalee Kerr Creators of a “unique” classical music workshop are encouraging local kids to get "rowdy" when the event comes to Geelong this month.

Children aged five and under will have the chance to bang, hit and shake instruments while learning rhythm and melody alongside six musicians from Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Jams for Juniors facilitator Karen Kyriakou said the workshop is a “one-of-a-kind experience”.

“It allows kids to explore classical music in an age-appropriate setting. For a lot of them they get to see music acoustically for the first time.”

The educator, composer and conductor said the workshops were the “perfect” introduction to classical music.

“I think it breaks down the barriers of what classical music is and makes it more accessible and fun.

“Classical music is some of the most amazing music ever written, it has been kept alive for 300 years for a reason.”

Inspired by French composer Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, the 30-minute session introduces kids to instruments and sounds through educational games and activities.

Kyriakou said the workshops have “amazed” parents since they began in 2012.

“I think we underestimate kids' abilities.

They’re legitimately playing a part within an orchestra – it’s not just noise and mess, it’s an actual arrangement.”

But she said every child has a different learning experience through the program.

“We provide an environment where it’s totally fine if they want to cry, run or roll around.

Jams for Juniors will run three sessions at the Geelong Arts Centre on 26 October.

MINI VIRTUOSOS: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra musicians teach young classic music enthusiasts in a workshop coming to Geelong this month.

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Grand Subway reopening It’s time to save and have fun at the reopening of Subway Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre this Saturday.

The grand reopening event is not to be missed with a fabulous offer of buy one footlong sub – get one free.

Subman will also be at the store handing out balloons while special price coupons will be given to customers throughout the day, to be used in their next visit.

This event is on Saturday 5 October from 9am to 5pm at Subway in Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre food court.

Samantha Roach recently purchased the business, her second retail enterprise, and is thrilled about reopening the store.

“Our convenience, affordability and customer service at Subway Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre on the back of the strong Subway brand is hard to beat," she says.

“Choosing this restaurant makes it easy for our customers, whether it's catering for any private or business functions, in-home delivery, enjoying new product offerings and the remote ordering option to pick up in store when you want.

“We are very grateful to our customers for their loyal support and want to take any opportunity, like this event, to thank them.

“Add our event to your calendar and like and share our Facebook page today!”

The store is located at shop T964 cnr Colac Rd and Pioneer Rd Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, Grovedale. Phone 5241 1051 for more information.

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RIGHT: Some of the delicious subs on offer at Subway Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre's reopening on Saturday.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

LOCAL LENS: Armstrong Creek's Ash Hughes, who took this photo appearing on the cover of Geelong council's 2019 calendar, has urged the public to vote in this year's comp.

GARDENS – Rotary seeks professionally designed local gardens for fundraising public open days as part of state-wide biennial Garden DesignFest from 10-11 November. Proceeds to End Trachoma by 2020. Enquiries b.sheehan@optusnet.com.au, gardendesignfest.com.au.

RAILWAY – Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway seeks volunteers. Enquiries 0476 124 598.

WRITERS – Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Rip Writers Group seeks members. Meets 12.30-3pm second Tuesday monthly at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House. Includes barbecue lunch. Enquiries 5258 3367, dmain6@bigpond.com APPEAL – Volunteers wanted to help in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast schools. Enquiries 1800 668 550, edconnectaustralia.org.au BREASTSCREEN – Free appointments for 10-minute screening available, BreastScreen, 78 Gheringhap St, Geelong. Bookings 132 050 breastscreen.org.au AA – Alcoholics Anonymous invites enquiries about its service and support on 5229 1710.

U3A – Surf Coast U3A runs 15 weekly classes and occasional talks. Enquiries 0419 578 598.

TUTORS – AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program seeks volunteers 1-2 hours weekly to help newly arrived adult migrants and refugees learn English and about life in Australia. Free training. Enquiries 9009 7900, wazihr@djerriwarrh.org YOUTH – Raise Foundation seeks mentors for high school students for two hours weekly in term three. Enquiries 0406 412 376, email mentorvic@raise.org.au

SATURDAY DANCE – Ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

BALLROOM – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

SUNDAY SENIORS DANCE – Leopold annual ‘Seniors’ Old Time Dance dances to Ron Sudden, 1.30-4.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Entry gold coin donation. Enquiries 0400500402. All welcome.

BEADERS – Beaders Guild of Geelong meets 10am-3pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West.

SERVICES – Gospel services 7pm at Aberdeen Street Baptist Church Centre, 7 Aberdeen St, Newtown.

BAPTIST – Anglesea Baptist Church 10.45am at Murch Cres, Anglesea. Enquiries 5263 2744.

RAIL – Miniature railway 11am-4pm at Portarlington Bayside Family Park, Pt Richards Rd, Portarlington. Enquires 0476 124 598.

DISCUSSION – Climate Change - Does God care? 3:30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont - Enquiries 0419 363156

MONDAY SPEAKING – Rostrum public speaking club meets 6.45pm at St George Workers Club, 212 Pakington St, Geelong West. Enquiries 0408369446 or 0418691709.

SUPPORT – Geelong Stroke Support Group 1.30pm at Barwon Stroke Support Centre, 22 Richmond Cres, Geelong. Enquiries 52483045.

PROBUS – Combined Probus Club of Belmont meets 9.30am at Belmont Masonic Centre, 25 Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 52434042.

ART – South Barwon Community Centre Art group meets 1-3pm at South Barwon Community Centre. Cost $2. Enquiries 5243 8388.

BOWLS – Indoor carpet bowls 1-4pm at Portarlington.

Cost $3. Enquiries 0431 789 048.

LOUNGE – Village Listening Lounge open 11am-3pm on first floor, Corio Central, Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio. Also Tuesday-Thursday. Enquiries 5275 5807.

SENIORS – Line dancing 9am-midday at Highton Senior Citizens Club, 84 Barrabool Rd. Also Tuesday & Friday.

Carpet bowls 1.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. Tai chi 9.30-10am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258.

TUESDAY ABC – Gelong ABC Friends meets 1.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0447 435 923.

PROBUS – Hamlyn Heights Probus Club meets 10am at St Albans Anglican Church, 277 Church St, Herne Hill. Enquiries 52785135.

SQUARE – Geelong Club Dancers square dance class for children and parents 6.30-8pm for $5, mainstream danc-

ers 8-10.30pm for $12, 33 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 0435 091 277.

DANCE – Scottish Country Dancing 7.30-10pm at Leopold Hall. Cost $5 includes supper. Enquiries 5250 5540.

MUSIC – Mainly Music program for carers and babies, pre-schoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276-282 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family. Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

COMMUNITY – Vines Road Community Kitchen 9.30am12.30pm at Vines Road Community Centre, 49 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5277 9027, communitykitchens.org.au

WEDNESDAY BIPOLAR – Bipolar Support Group meets 6.30-8.30pm at Mindworks, 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown (enter and park via Raglan St). Enquiries 0419 874 350.

ART – U3A recreational drawing and painting 1-3.30pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. New members welcome. Enquiries u3ageelong.org.au, 0421 559 592.

BALLROOM – Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance including old-time, new vogue and Latin 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937, 5278 7720.

BOWLS – Carpet bowls every Wednesday and Friday 12.45-3pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. All ages welcome. Details 0400500402.

ALCOHOLICS – Alcoholics for Christ 12-step program 7.30pm at South Barwon Salvation Army, 176-180 Francis St, Belmont. Enquiries 0420 910 763.

YOGA – Free Sahaja yoga meditation lessons 7-8pm at Vines Road Community Centre. Enquiries 0430 536 280, sajajayoga.com.au.

Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $5. Enquiries 5251 3529.

PLANT – Plant sale 10am-3pm at The Heights, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown. Proceeds to Heights gardens.

HELP – GROW meets to help depressed, lonely, isolated, anxious 7pm at 248 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Also Friday 12.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights.

Enquiries 1800 558 268.

CHESS – Geelong Chess Club meets 7pm at 33 Myer St, Geelong. Enquiries geelongchess.com.au.

PHILOSOPHY – Practical philosophy discussion groups meet 2-4.30pm at Italo’s Pizza Café, Gilbert St, Torquay, and 7-9.30pm at Community House, 14 Price St, Torquay.

Enquiries 5264 7484.

FRIDAY TAI CHI – Beginners Tai Chi 9am at St Davids UCA, Talbot & Aphrasia Sts, Newtown. $10 per class. Contact Sandra 0409662106.

BOWLS – Carpet bowls every Wednesday and Friday 12.45-3pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. All ages welcome. Details 0400500402.

BOCCIA – Geelong Boccia Club meets 10am-midday at Geelong Basketball and Netball Centre, 1 Crown St, South Geelong. All ages and abilities. Cost $5. Enquiries bocciageelong@gmail.com MUSIC – Bellarine Country Music Group meets 6pm at the Belmont Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Enquiries bellarinecountrymusicgroup.com.

COMMUNITY – Lara Community Drop In Centre 6-8pm at Lara Uniting Church, 1 Flinders Ave. Refreshments provided.

THURSDAY CHOIR – Geelong Youth Choir classes, incorporating Lets Make Music and Raise the Bar adult vocal groups. 4.308.30pm at 174 Barrabool Rd, Highton during school terms only.

ELECTRONICS – Geelong Radio and Electronics Society meets 8pm at rear of Belmont Community Youth Centre, 237a High St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2737.

BOWLING – Mature league 10-pin bowling 1.30pm at Belmont. Enquiries 5221 0826, 5229 4987.

DANCING – Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at

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MACS has all walks of life Geelong’s Multicultural Aged Care Service (MACS) collaborates with people from "all walks of life" to deliver a vibrant and diverse volunteering program for the region’s ageing population.

MACS volunteer liaison officer Ilaria Carini joined the organisation earlier this year and has grown the volunteering program immensely.

“I had no idea how meaningful this work would be. I work with people from all walks of life, organising volunteer partnerships to support the amazing work being done at MACS,” Ms Carini says.

“Aged care can be a challenging environment but it has real purpose and I feel I am making a difference to a lot of people’s lives.”

Ms Carini says the volunteering program at MACS is unique and boasts volunteers aged 18 to 94, from 22 different cultures.

Training and support is also on-hand to enable volunteers to thrive.

“I try to create a positive culture, where all volunteers feel engaged, motivated and able to support our residents the best they can," she says.

"I ensure that each and every one of our volunteers feels they are respected and appreciated for what they do.

"Our service is unique and volunteers are a huge part of what makes MACS such a lovely place to be.”

Volunteers assist with the MACS Lifestyle Program, Stella’s Café, the boutique, craft and knitting, offering holy communion, delivering mail, gardening, musical performances, administration, fundraising, Mindful Moves, videography and driving.

MACS CEO Joy Leggo is thrilled to see the volunteer program growing.

MACS volunteers Theresa, Silvia and Cathy.

“Volunteering is the lifeblood of MACS. Volunteers make things extra special for our residents and home care consumers and we are

ever-grateful for what they bring.

“Volunteering is such a rewarding experience. If you have spare time and big heart,

I encourage you to come and join in.”

For more information, please visit www. macs.org.au.

Ballroom blitz meets opera

AMAZING GRACE: From Broadway to Ballroom comes to the Potato Shed this month.

Opera and dance collide as part of Geelong Seniors Festival at Drysdale this month in From Broadway to Ballroom.

Seasoned opera performers Liza Beamish and Lachlan Baker star alongside World Dance Council Champions Emma and Rhett Salmon in this combination of ballroom, opera and classic melodies.

From Broadway to Ballroom is a fusion of ballroom dancing and song, complete with evocative lighting, star cloth, mirror ball, smoke machines and sparkling costumes and gowns.

Together, Liza, Lachlan, Emma and Rhett will deliver a vibrant performance for audiences both young and old with their beautiful voices and spectacular dance routines.

Songs include Crazy Little Thing Called Love, The Phantom of the Opera’s All I Ask of You, Bring Him Home from Les Miserables, Merry Widow Waltz by Franz Lehar, Puccini’s Nessun Dorma from Turandot, My Fair Lady’s

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I Could have Danced All Night, You Raise Me Up and operatic arias from Rigoletto and La Traviata by Verdi.

Emma's and Rhett’s world-class dancing includes jive, tango quickstep, waltz and more, both as featured solos and as a visual accompaniment for the singers.

From the romantic atmospheric beginning to the light-hearted ending tribute to Australia’s favourite dance movie, Strictly From Broadway to Ballroom will take audience members to new heights and keep them on the edge of their seats, according to promoters.

The show had sold out at theatres and entertainment centres across NSW and Queensland, promoters said.

From Broadway to Ballroom comes to the Potato Shed at 2pm on Sunday 27 October.

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Happiness is part of the package for buyers investing in the Bellarine Springs lifestyle.

Relax at Bellarine Springs MORE and more people aged 55 and over are turning to retirement villages to give them a newfound freedom to enjoy themselves and escape from the day-to-day responsibilities of managing a large family home.

According to a report on the retirement industry by research company McCrindle Baynes, the convenience and freedom that people experience when they relocate to a retirement community gives them a big lift in happiness and life satisfaction.

The report states that the main reason people downsize to a village is to reduce the amount of time spent maintaining their home, thereby freeing-up time to travel, relax and enjoy other interests.

And when it comes to downsizing to a village on the Bellarine Peninsula, there are lots of fabulous reasons why people aged 55 and over are making the move to Drysdale’s Bellarine Springs.

Located on nearly 10 hectares of beautiful gardens and parkland just a short drive from Geelong and with walking distance of the beach, Bellarine Springs is a growing community of friendly, like-minded people who have made the decision to downsize their family homes and upsize their lives.

Since Bellarine Springs opened in 2016, downsizers from the local community, Geelong and beyond have been snapping-up homes and making the most of their newfound freedom.

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maintenance brick home, residents also enjoy a wide array of resort-style facilities, including a modern MBA-Award-winning community centre, indoor heated pool and spa, gymnasium, lawn bowling green, movie theatrette, tennis court, a practice golf putting green and a range of daily group activities.

Importantly, privacy is always respected, and all residents have the choice to be as involved or not involved as they wish.

Bellarine Springs offers a wide choice of architect-designed homes, with each distinct residence offering everything needed for comfort, enjoyment and a worry-free lifestyle.

The undulating village landscape and layout is also designed with space and privacy in mind, so downsizers can relax and enjoy the beautiful vistas of the surrounding grounds without the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining a full-sized family home.

Bellarine Springs will ultimately boast 194 high-quality brick homes, each designed for private and comfortable independent living.

Stage four and five homes currently under construction are being quickly snapped-up off the plan, so anyone interested in downsizing to the region’s premium retirement community should act now.

Bellarine Springs is at 101 Central Rd, Drysdale.

More information is available by visiting the village between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday, phoning 5253 0111 to make a weekend appointment, or visiting bellarinesprings. com.au.

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One shop for great prices General manager of Tuckers Andrew Kors says the company is pleased to support the local community.

Tuckers’ 136 years of giving Long-lasting organisations make their mark by giving back to the communities in which they belong, and Tuckers is no exception.

"With the upcoming Geelong Seniors Festival, it is our chance to give back and celebrate the contribution that seniors make every day in every corner of Geelong," says general manager of Tuckers, Andrew Kors.

Tuckers' history dates back to 1883, and the company has many established traditions that incorporate giving back and supporting people that live in the community that the business serves.

For more than 60 years, Les Cole taught those that worked with him the value of giving back to the community, a proud trait that his son Trevor carried on during his time leading the company.

The team at Tuckers today continue this tradition, supporting a wide variety of community groups and organisations throughout

the region.

“As we embark on another year of supporting the Geelong Seniors Festival we are delighted to offer three events across the Geelong region," Mr Kors says.

Tuckers is proud to again present the Melbourne Welsh Choir, performing at Geelong's St Mary's Basilica.

This year marks the choir's 17th visit, and Mr Kors says the community "can't get enough of them".

"We are already getting calls to book tickets for the recital from people who have made it their tradition to attend every year," he says.

"We ask that a gold coin is donated on the day and this will go towards the Trevor and Les Cole Fund, part of the Geelong Community Foundation, which supports many not for profit organisations."

For more information on the Tuckers events go to www.tuckers.com.au or call 5221 4788.

Scooters and Mobility Geelong is the Bellarine's one stop shop for all mobility and home help needs.

Scooters and Mobility Geelong stocks in excess of 20 scooters and powerchairs at all times, ensuring that there is a mobility solution that meets any customer's needs.

They are the region's specialists in small, portable mobility aids. These lightweight and easily portable machines are designed for local, interstate and overseas travel.

They stock a wide variety of scooters such as the Freerider Luggie and the full range of SupaScootas to meet everyone's needs.

The Freerider Luggie is the worlds best portable scooter and the SupaScoota Range will shortly include the world's lightest scooter, the Microlite.

Scooters and Mobility Geelong also stocks the full range of Afikim S and C model scooters - the only brand of mobility scooter that has a three year warranty.

They also stock tyres, tubes, batteries and many spare parts and accessories for scooters and powerchairs at the region's best prices.

The professional team can help customers with no-obligation demonstrations and trials in store five days a week or at anytime, day or night, in their own home.

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Join us for this unique, show stopping performance.

Returning for their 17th Seniors Festival appearance.

Join us for a special screening of The HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY

Friday 4th October at 2.30pm

ST MARY’S BASILICA, 136 - 148 Yarra Street, Geelong Gold coin donation & ticket required for entry.

All donations go to St Mary’s Parish & The Trevor and Les Cole Foundation.

Wednesday 16th October 1.00 pm for 1.30 pm start Tuckers Chapel – Barrabool Hills Centre 4–32 Province Boulevard, Highton

Amy Fisher from Succession Legal, Dr. Deb Harley - Advanced Care Directive, Sue Marshman and Alyson Burchell from Tuckers offer an interactive afternoon, discussing Legal, Medical and Funeral topics.

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Raymond, Pappy live it up

Raymond Walker with his beloved dog, Pappy. to eat lunch and dinner cooked fresh daily by the chefs.

It has a sitting area with a large TV connected to Foxtel and milk, tea, and coffee, with fruit and breakfast food provided on request.

Stylish communal areas include comfortable lounge rooms and peaceful sensory gardens.

Supported housing is close by, with shared spaces and gorgeous, maintained gardens.

“Moving out of the family home and into retirement living shouldn’t be a time of sadness or anxiety,” says Vanessa.

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Sitting in the lounge room of his home on a sunny day, with 'Pappy' on his lap, Raymond says he has never looked back.

“I knew I couldn’t handle another freezing winter there. It’s been the best move. I love it here,” Raymond says.

“They’ve made me feel so welcome.”

While he enjoys a quiet life, Raymond still has a lot of people who come to visit and he’s free to do as he pleases.

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Council will officially open the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) approved track tomorrow after fully funding the upgrade.

The track now features a synthetic rubber surface with in-ground technology to provide precise timing and data logging.

The makeover has also delivered new triple-jump and long-jump facilities, synthetic turf in throw cages, improved drainage and pavements, and root barriers for nearby trees.

Windermere ward councillor Anthony Aitken described the project as a significant investment for Geelong’s north creating an “asset of regional standard�. “We hope the venue will assist in the development of future Olympic and Paralympic champions from Geelong,� he said. “My family has a strong connection and history at the venue, with my mother and late father both (being) life members.

"I ran, jumped and threw at little athletics alongside my brother and sister. “Given the number of grazed knees I endured when the track was made of asphalt, I envy today’s little athletes who’ll get to run on the modern synthetic rubber track.�

The venue is home to Corio Little Athletics Centre, which includes Bell Park, Corio South, Corio West, Golden Plains and Lara little athletics clubs. “The redevelopment is a terrific result for the Corio Little Athletics Centre, local schools and residents in Geelong’s northern suburbs,� deputy mayor Peter Murrihy said. “The council was proud to fully fund it.�

Mayor Bruce Harwood will officially open the redeveloped facility at 10.30am tomorrow,

ON YOUR MARKS: Avalon Airport's David Morland, Mayor Bruce Harwood and Corio Little Athletics Centre president Simon Hill prepare to test a $1.3m upgrade. 198534 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING coinciding with the start of the new little athletics season. “We know high-quality recreational facilities help encourage physical activity, in turn creating huge health and wellbeing benefits,� he said.

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As a number of Geelong players have already been delisted, further movements to and from the club look likely ahead of next week’s AFL Trade Period.

After months of speculation, All Australian Cat Tim Kelly officially informed the club on Wednesday of his desire to join West Coast next year, according to a club statement.

The 25-year-old is "out of contract but not a free agent" with Geelong set to explore "all options" in regard to the request, the club said.

Kelly’s agent Anthony Van Der Wielen told SEN Breakfast earlier this week that the star midfielder had "real genuine family concerns" for requesting a trade to return back to his home state Western Australia.

But Geelong could push hard to keep him, with coach Chris Scott previously declaring he would "fight tooth and nail" to retain the superstar.

Teammate Gary Ablett, who kicked 34 goals and averaged 20 disposals a game in 2019, is also yet to publicly declare his intentions as to whether he will play at the Cattery next year.

In social media post last weekend, the 35-year-old said he was “honestly unsure” about his future.

“I understand that there’s been a lot of speculation about whether I’ve played my last game or not,” the post read.

“There’s a lot to weigh up but I’m confident that whatever decision is made will be a well thought-out one.”

Meanwhile four-time St Kilda best and fairest Jack Steven looks destined to end up at Geelong after recently holding talks with the Cats.

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LOOKING WEST: Cats superstar Tim Kelly has requested a trade to a Western Australian club.

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The 29-year-old joins former teammates Jordan Cunico and Jamaine Jones who were also informed last week they will not feature in the 2020 Geelong squad.

The trade period will begin next Monday and the 2019 NAB AFL Draft is scheduled to held later next month.

Cats aim for one better as season begins After winning the last two premierships

By Jim Timberlake After a long winter losing sleep watching the World Cup and Ashes, players and fans can finally get their daylight fix as cricket returns to local ovals this weekend.

Geelong Cricket Club had a particularly restless winter following last season’s agonising grand final defeat to Carlton.

They will be chomping at the bit to go one better this season.

They will do so without the services of veteran paceman Jake Reed, who has departed Kardinia Park to try his luck at rival club Footscray.

The Cats have been able to cover for him during his long injury stints in the past though, and have a number of eager young bowlers looking to fill his spot.

Geelong will look to the same group of batters that saw them progress so far last year, with Eammonn Vines ready to cement his spot as one of the elite batsmen in the state.

A one-day game at home against Camberwell is scheduled for tomorrow, and the Cats should get off to a winning start.

Geelong Cricket Association had a somewhat tumultuous off season, with last season’s board facing a challenge from a rival faction at the AGM in July.

Following a tight vote, former president Barry McFarlane was ousted by the incoming Rob Vines.

Colin Dempsey was replaced David Yelland as treasurer, after an outstanding 27 years of service, while Peter Edwards took over as secretary.

While the new board moves forward with gusto, the contribution of those they replaced should not be understated, as the competition is far richer for their efforts.

To the cricket though, and division one will commence tomorrow with a round of one day games.

Geelong City was relegated at the end of last season, which means Murgheboluc returns to the top flight.

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SIGNED ON: Geelong City vice president Sam Cust with the club's new star recruit Pat Richards.

East Belmont look like the team to beat again, although their depth will be tested following the departure of Englishman Alex Willerton, while Jack Sing medallist Sean O'Neill will have a delayed start to the season as he recovers from a nasty wrist injury.

The usual suspects will be nipping at their heels though, with Grovedale looking to recharge and go again.

Perennial finalists St Josephs will be thereabouts, while Newtown and Chilwell have been building nicely the past couple of seasons, and will be hoping their young squad can start to perform in finals.

Bell Post Hill could be a real smoky, after appointing champion all-rounder Glen Talarico as coach.

While work commitments may hamper his availability, if he can get a few games in and help develop their young squad, they will challenge a lot of sides this season.

Selections in bold: Leopold v BELL POST

HILL, LARA v Murgheboluc, GROVEDALE v South Barwon, EAST BELMONT v Newtown & Chilwell, ST JOSEPHS v North Geelong In division two, Geelong City goes in as raging favourite. The club was very competitive in division one in recent seasons, and were probably the victims of a tough draw when they were relegated.

Superstar import Richie Oliver returns after another fruitful English summer, while gun recruit Pat Richards crosses from Leopold.

With an experienced squad raring to go, the Sharks will take some beating in all grades.

Bell Park have recruited a number of players, including Steve Kelly from Guild, and will be one of the challengers.

Last season’s premier Marshall have a knack of getting the job done when it counts, while Torquay will be hoping the pain of last season’s grand final defeat can spur them to go one better.

Meanwhile, newly-promoted Modewarre look well-equipped to not only survive in this division, but prosper. They came up at the expense of Thomson.

Selection in bold: St Peters v TORQUAY, Highton v GEELONG CITY, MARSHALL v Modewarre, Manifold Heights v BELL PARK. In division three Teesdale has succumbed to a serious lack of numbers and pulled out of two-day cricket for the foreseeable future.

Lethbridge will take their spot in the First XI, while Meredith will fill the gap in the Second XI fixture.

Alexander Thomson has been building over the past few seasons, and will be up there at the business end.

Bannockburn also looks like a contender, after getting a feel for what it takes last season.

The premiership race is wide open though, and an intriguing season lies ahead.

Selection in bold: ALEXANDER THOMSON v Corio, Waurn Ponds Deakin v ST ALBANS BREAKWATER, Lethbridge v BANNOCKBURN, Guild Saints v GEELONG WEST, Thomson v NEWCOMB & DISTRICT.

This week saw our saltwater fishing really kick into gear with some great captures all along the coast and inside the bay.

The outer harbour had its first little run of snapper to 4kg with a couple of gummy sharks thrown into the mix.

Although the snapper are few and far between it’s a positive start to the season and with the water temperature rapidly increasing it won’t be long until they really go on the chew.

Owen Westwell and I managed to get out over the weekend and what started as a quick sound to see if any fish were there, quickly turned into a hot little session landing multiple pinkie snapper to just under 2kg on soft plastics.

Whiting continue to be fishing very well along the peninsula right through from Clifton Springs to Queenscliff.

Chris Pitman and Daniel Baden from Trellys Geelong managed to find themselves among a school of feeding whiting during the week.

The pair managed a nice little haul of whiting to 35cm taken on pipis and leading up to the evening.

Squid are still on the go in the same area, 3.0 sized jigs are going to be your best all-round size and natural colours seem to be the stand out jig colours as of late.

The local surf fishing has fired back up over the past few weeks with Australian salmon back on the chew.

Soaking a bit of blue bait is a very effective way to target them as well as casting metal lures between 25 and 50 grams.

Any beach along the Great Ocean Road is worth a crack, however Jan Juc and Bancoora seem to be the more popular locations.

Offshore has still been producing some ripper gummy sharks to over 20kg for lucky anglers fishing that 30m mark with fresh baits such as salmon.

Get down to the beach and catch some!

Heading down west Port MacDonnell and Portland have still been producing a fair amount of barrel tuna to 120kg.

Trolling skirted lures is the most common way of targeting them however a fair chunk of those fish have been caught by boats cubing for them and even casting!

St Augustine’s water hole in Highton has been stocked with Rainbow Trout for the school holidays and is a great spot to take the kids fishing.

Just a light-running sinker rig with a bit of powerbait is all that is needed to get stuck into some great fun.

CLASSIC CATCH: Owen Westwell snares a snapper. geelongindy.com.au

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10.

AWD WAGON XEF 886

$ 46.69PW

12,999*

$

11.

AUTO, ONLY 115,000 KMS

8 Maxwell Ave, Belmont

413 Moorabool St, Geelong P. 5229 3884 www.darbyspaints.com.au

08 MAZDA 2 GENKI

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LEATHER TRIM WAGON

- all makes & models -

Automotive & industriAl PAints

GREAT FIRST CAR, CURTAIN AIRBAGS

AUTOMATIC TRANS ONLY 92,000 KMS

QUALITY CAR SERVICING From minor scratches to full restorations, we have all you need.

Paint & panel, detailing & paint protection.

Aerosols made instore.

11,999*

$

5244 3337

AUTO ONLY 56,000

www.bjtautomotive.com.au 12414491-CG12-19

14 MITSUBISHI CJ $ LANCER SPORT 1CU 8GQ

$45.03PW

12,999

13.

12.

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3.0 LTR TURBO DIESEL EXCELLENT HISTORY

06 BMW X5 SPORT WAGON 1OY GVA

AUTO LOW KMS

$46.69PW

$13,999*

15 KIA SPORTAGE $ MY15 SI WAGON IPB 16U

$53.36PW

15,999*

15.

14.

FULL HISTORY IMMACULATE

1125241-PB12-14

$ 46.69PW

13,999*

$

KIA RONDO 1AW9XK

10 MERCEDES E250 CDI $ AVANT GUARD SEDAN XOC 468

$70.02PW

19,999

*

7 SEATS, LEATHER, NAVIGATION, TOW BAR

13 LANDCRUISER $ PRADO ALTITUDE 1P2 3HR

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To advertise in the next Rev It Up feature call 5249 6700

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$143.00PW

41,999*

Payments based on 60 months with 35% excluding on road costs. 1. $10,405.20 2. $6,073.60 3. $6,942.00 4. $6,942.00 5. $7,807.80 6. $8,673.60 7. $9,539.40 8. $9,539.40 9. $11,273.60 10. $11,273.60 11. $12,139.40 12. $12,139.40 13. $13,007.80 14. $17,339.40 15. $37,380.00

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GEELONG WEEKLY DEALS

• TIMER – UP TO 24 HOURS, WITH AUTOMATIC SOAK • FULLY ADJUSTABLE UPPER AND MIDDLE BASKETS

• THE BUILT-IN OVEN WITH 3D HOT AIR • POP-OUT CONTROLS: FOR AN EASY TO CLEAN FRONT

Stainless Steel Built Under Dishwasher DWAU6315X

Series 2 Built-In Stainless Steel Oven HBF133BS0A

RRP $2050

RRP $999

ONLY

ONLY

$1199

$635

Singulier Basin Mixer RRP $319

Art Square Semi-Recessed Basin D332

ONLY

ONLY

$255

$88

10860A4NDCP

CK LIMITED STLO E AVAILAB

FOR KITCHEN, BATHROOM & LAUNDRY PRODUCTS AND APPLIANCES, VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 531 MOORABOOL ST, GEELONG. PH 03 5228 2600. OPEN 7 DAYS OPEN 7 DAYS BLACKBURN • CHADSTONE • ESSENDON • MOORABBIN • PRESTON OPEN 6 DAYS ABBOTSFORD • HAWTHORN • PRAHRAN

Offer only valid at e&s Geelong whilst stocks last & in store only until 06/10/2019. All promotional offers are not to be used with any other offer unless otherwise stated.

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