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Paths could cost Ocean Grove ratepayers could be asked to foot some of the bill for the proposed connected networks of footpaths. The network of footpaths connecting the town has been five years in the making. Council voted in favour of presenting design, funding and implementation options for a connected network of footpaths in Ocean Grove to the community for further consultation. Community members will have the opportunity to give their feedback on the Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN) on the Geelong Australia website's Your Say page, at dropin sessions and focus groups in the coming weeks. But local property owners could be to be asked to cough up some of the funding under two proposed Council actions. In 2016, consultation was undertaken and identified a 22.3 km network of potential footpaths with an estimated cost of $6.98 million. This option could potentially impact 6640 properties and take at least five years to deliver. In February 2019, Ocean Grove Community Association helped to create a second option by reducing the total footpath length to 11.3 km, which would potentially impact 3282 properties. This option would cost an estimated $3.3 million and see the project delivered in three years. The cost of either option is proposed to be shared between Council and property owners, through one of four funding methods: traditional frontage charge; both sides of street share charge; tiered charge based on the distance from the proposed PPN; and equal charge. Ocean Grove Community Association president Phil Edwards said the organisation supported the footpaths. "OGCA supports the CoGG footpath network project," he said. "Earlier we proposed, to Council, a prioritisation of footpaths in an effort to get things moving as the process has been too slow. "Our prioritisation was not about reducing the overall planned footpath network scope of some 23.3km. "We have always maintained that (1) any cost to ratepayers should be shared equally across the community (2) part of the cost must be funded by Council." Continued page 3
Two Ocean Grove Primary School students won medals at the National School Futsal Championships in Brisbane. Morgan Holt and Jack Royle, both 11, played in the victorious Under 11s Victoria Country side, which defeated Queensland in the final. The team played seven games in the group stage, winning five, drawing one, losing one and came top of the group on goal difference. They played in the quarter finals against the fourth place team from Group 2 and beat Queensland South Coast 6-3. They then defeated Northern New South Wales in the semi-final 6-5. In the final they played against the only team that had beaten them, Queensland City and won 3-1, with Morgan scoring a goal. Both said they loved futsal (indoor soccer) because of the nonstop action and higher scores.
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Grove’s Pets nominated By Justin Flynn Cherished Pets has been recognised in the 2019 HESTA Aged Care Awards which recognises Australia's most innovative and proactive aged care organisations, teams and individuals. The much-loved Ocean Grove-based Cherished Pets is in the running to share in a prize pool of $30,000. The awards acknowledge those in the aged care sector who have made an exceptional contribution to improving the quality of life for older Australians across three award categories - team innovation, outstanding organisation, and individual distinction. Cherished Pets is a finalist in the team innovation category and has been recognised for providing ageing Australians with tailored, affordable veterinary and pet care support, fostering their wellbeing by helping them maintain companionship and friendship with their pets. The team at Cherished Pets stand to win $10,000 if it is successful at the awards, which will be held next month. "We would invest that in some of the technology behind our services to make us more efficient and be able to deliver it to more people," Cherished Pets' Dr Alicia Kennedy said. We're really excited about being recognised in this award because it's validating our work
in aged care." Cherished Pets is celebrating one year in its new hub on Madeley Street, Ocean Grove and continues to support the elderly. "We've developed a very special service that is targeted to putting pets with senior people," Dr Kennedy said. "We believe in the power of companion pets to enable healthy ageing. "Our objective in our service in to go in there and create a plan around keeping a pet healthy and well so that the elderly owner can enjoy the benefits of a healthy pet." HESTA CEO Debby Blakey said this year's finalists were selected for their outstanding compassion, leadership and innovation in improving services and standards of care in the aged care sector. "This year's finalists have pushed the boundaries and developed innovative services and programs that rise to the challenge of providing high-quality care to the growing number of ageing Australians," said Ms Blakey. Cherished Pets is up against Advance Care Planning Team from Heidelberg, Victoria, From Seed to Plate in Felixstow, South Australia, and Student Placement Team from Mile End, South Australia for the overall prize. The winners will be announced at the 2019 HESTA Aged Care Awards on 14 November in Adelaide.
Cherished Pets' Kylie Santuccione and Dr Alica Kennedy with Boom and Jackson.
Asher new Geelong mayor Ocean Grove's Stephanie Asher has become the second female Geelong Mayor since the amalgamation of the city's councils in 1993. Council on Tuesday night voted unanimously for Cr Asher, the only councillor to nominate for the top job, and elected Kylie Grzybek as her deputy. "I'm deeply honoured to be elected as mayor and I couldn't wish for a more committed, intelligent and capable deputy mayor in Cr Kylie Grzybek," she said. "We are both passionate about getting things done for the smart, savvy and grounded people of greater Geelong." Cr Asher thanked fellow councillors for their "show of support" and congratulated outgoing mayor Bruce Harwood on his tenure. "Thank you to Cr Bruce Harwood for his steady leadership, and calm and measured manner in the council chamber as mayor over the past two years," she said. "Also to Cr Peter Murrihy, who has done a fantastic job as deputy mayor." Cr Asher became a councillor for the first time in October 2017 after receiving the highest percentage of first preference votes in the
Bellarine ward. The Liberal-leaning candidate ran as an independent at the time before joining the party last year. The Ocean Grove resident becomes the 13th mayor since amalgamation and the second woman in the role following Barbara Abley, who served in 2002 and 2004. Cr Grzybek, also in her first term as a councillor, will serve as deputy mayor. The Windermere ward councillor and Lara local was humbled to be elected, she said. Cr Grzybek thanked Cr Harwood and Cr Murrihy and said she had learned a lot from their leadership. "The next year will be a big one for the council and I'm excited to continue the strong sense of unity we have had over the past two years." Cr Harwood congratulated the new leader and deputy and thanked Cr Murrihy for his dedication over the past two years. He also thanked fellow councillors, chief executive officer Martin Cutter, council's executive leadership team and council staff for their support.
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TOP JOBS: Stephanie Asher, pictured with new deputy Kylie Grzybek, has become the second female Geelong Mayor since amalgamation. Picture: REG RYAN Cr Asher and Cr Grzybek will occupy their positions until the next council elections on 24 October 2020.
Continued from front page. Following approval from council on the PPN model, property owners would have the option to pay their contribution in full, one year after the footpaths are built or by instalments over a five year period, with interest, Council said. The first round of engagement in 2016 sought the community's support for the project in general and received 780 responses, with 56 per cent of community members preferring the funding method where everyone contributes. A fresh round of consultation will provide the community with a more detailed extent of works and costed funding options.
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Arts hub one step closer By Justin Flynn Five years of lobbying by Barwon Heads Arts Council (BHAC) looks set to bear fruit with a new arts hub in Barwon Heads one step closer. Council gave its approval to enter into a $1 million funding agreement with the state government to progress the project's design and construction. The state government committed $1 million towards an arts and community hub at 5-5A Clifford Parade before the 2018 state election. Council isn't required to contribute funding to the project, but the site is owned by the
City. BHAC has been lobbying since 2013 for an arts and community hub in Barwon Heads and said it fully supports the development of a new hub on the old kindergarten site in Clifford Parade. "Barwon Heads is an arts town with no designated arts facilities so the hub will fill this gap," BHAC president Karen Shirley said. "In 2016, BHAC received COGG funding and commissioned a Needs Analysis that concluded the community strongly supported a hub for arts and non-arts use. "While there will be a strong arts focus, we
expect the spaces to be available for all community groups to hire. "Activities will evolve once the hub is redeveloped but we see opportunities for drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, digital technology classes, music lessons, lectures, seminars and meetings, teen activities and space for exhibitions. "We wish to sincerely thank minister Lisa Neville for supporting this hub with a $1 million commitment at the last state election." BHAC will participate in the soon to be established Project Reference group with other community groups to advise on the design of
the hub including the most appropriate governance and operating model. Community consultation will be part of the process. Councillor Jim Mason also supported the project. "Council will analyse the location and design options carefully with guidance from the community and stakeholders, whilst also finding a financially sustainable solution," he said. "Barwon Heads has both a strong arts presence and need for an arts and community hub in the township."
Food fair fun for everyone There will be plenty of wholesome fun to tempt families at Surfside Primary School's Fresh Food Fair on Melbourne Cup weekend. Students have been cooking up a storm ahead of the Friday 1 November twilight event, bottling sauces and preserves using produce from the school's award-winning kitchen garden. Dinner on the night will be taken care of, with everything from curries, sausage rolls, potato and kale pasties, calamari, pancakes, barbecue and a Mad Hatter's tea party. The school grounds will be transformed with carnival rides, sideshow games, market stalls, live music, arts and crafts, a white elephant stall, silent auction and a good oldfashioned bake sale. The Fresh Food Fair is Surfside Primary School's major fundraising event for the year, with proceeds supporting the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. The school's purpose built commercial kitchen and award winning-garden give stu-
dents the opportunity to gain hands-on cooking experience. Check out the garden during the fair or buy a seedling potted by students to kick-start your own vegetable patch. The spectacular twilight event will give the fair a special carnival atmosphere. The school's award-winning Kitchen and Garden program and provides students with unique and valuable hands on cooking and gardening experiences. The fair is already shaping up to be the best yet, with a new focus on music and art give the event a great carnival feel. The Fresh Food Fair is on Friday 1 November 1 from 3.15pm to 7.30pm at Surfside Primary School, John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove. Entry is by gold coin donation. Find out more at the Surfside PS Fresh Food Fair 2019 Facebook page. For further information contact Surfside Primary School on 52561411 or email freshfoodfair@outlook.com
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Answers demanded By Justin Flynn A Senate inquiry into incidences of cancer on the Bellarine Peninsula began last week. Local group Discovery 3227, led by Barwon Heads resident Ross Harrison, is concerned about the link between young adults in the town who have died from, or are suffering from, lymphoma and blood cancers and the historic pest spraying by local council. The inquiry was promised by both major parties at this year's federal election. Earlier this year, in response to community concerns about a suggested 'cancer cluster' on the Bellarine, the Chief Health Officer conducted an assessment of available epidemiological data. The assessment found no evidence of higher rates of cancer assessed in any geographical areas within the Bellarine Peninsula. "Current scientific research does not suggest an association between dieldrin and the types of cancer that have been reported in the media," the report said. Initial concerns were related to the historical use of dieldrin in soil, but dieldrin is more commonly used by farmers for crop spraying than by councils for mosquito spraying. Discovery 3227 says the 'cancer cluster' could be a result of council mosquito spraying from the 1980s. Discovery 3227 said more than 80 people living near the 54-acre park 'The Muddies' were exposed to organophosphate pesticides sprayed through fogging and aerial application for a long period of time. The inquiry will cover the entire Bellarine Peninsula, however Mr Harrison said there are also a high number of cases of auto immune disease that could be linked to Council's mosquito spraying program. "It has come to our attention that the federal government and health minister, Greg Hunt may omit the Immune Disease Health
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A Senate inquiry into a 'cancer cluster' began last week. Data from the impending Senate Inquiry due to start this week," Mr Harrison said last week. "If the minister were to deliberately omit this critical health data by the Senate Inquiry it will be viewed by the thousands of immune damaged individuals as perverting the course of justice."
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This year's Rotary art show has a new major sponsor. Bellarine Community Health has jumped on board to support the annual event, which is now in its ninth year. The art show will showcase a huge array of local, regional and interstate artists across several categories including painting, drawing, printmaking, flora and fauna and abstract/ semi abstract. "We're really thrilled to be involved with the Ocean Grove Rotary Club and the art show," BCH CEO Shane Dawson said. "We support a lot of community-based activities that benefit the health and wellbeing of communities on the Bellarine and art can be very therapeutic in people's lives. Funds raised from the event also go to charities that provide opportunities to enhance wellbeing for people in need." More than $10,000 is available in prizes, with organisers expecting an even bigger turnout of artists on previous years. The Rotary Art Show is run over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 November at Point Lonsdale Primary School function centre.
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Ocean Grove sculptor Don Walters has been chosen to design and create a permanent road trauma memorial at Geelong waterfront. Mr Walters' concept 'Solace' will depict the different phases of the moon to reflect the changing emotions of those who have experienced loss through road trauma. "The phases of the moon reflected the phases of grief," he said. "It's a memorial where you go and reflect and pay homage. "It's an acknowledgement that road trauma exists." The memorial, which will be located off Hearne Parade, is hoped to be completed by Easter next year, Mr Walters said. Mr Walters will now work with council to construct the sculpture, which will overlook Corio Bay. "I went to the site one evening and there was a full moon shining over Corio Bay and that's when the idea came," he said. "I always go to the site to get a feel for what is happening. "Sometimes the site can almost tell you what to do." The Transport Accident Commission has partnered with the City of Greater Geelong to deliver the road trauma memorial project with support from RTSSV and UCAVT. The City will also carry out landscaping works, such as planting and shading, to the surrounding area to create a space with allabilities access. Mr Walters said public reaction to the memorial had been "very positive". "I think the idea of the phases of the moon has a universal quality and it's not about people, it's not trying to make it a figurative object, it's about something grander," he said.
REFLECTION: Don Walters has the task of overseeing a road trauma memorial to be built near the Geelong waterfront. 199185 "There are a lot of analogies you can draw, but the moon is a constant companion and it's like when people have passed, it's still there." Mr Walters has been an artist for most of his working life. He grew up in Ocean Grove, but spent a decade in Fremantle before returning home.
Mr Walters, like most, has been affected by road trauma. "When you hear the words 'road trauma' you don't really think about it, but when you reflect on it is part of you," he said. "It (the sculpture) should be beautiful and restful and embody quite a few things hopefully."
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The Cover family in front of Allen Cover's golf buggy at Ocean Grove Golf Club. The club held its annual Allen Cover Cup on 11 October. 198986 Picture: JUSTIN FLYNN
A wonderful tribute By Justin Flynn Allen Cover loved golf and he loved Ocean Grove Golf Club even more. Mr Cover was made an honorary member for life at the club in 2018 and has a tournament named after him - the Allen Cover Cup. Mr Cover passed away, aged 100, recently. Mr Cover would have been delighted to see nearly 100 golfers compete in the tournament at the club where he played golf every Friday. Well over 100 people enjoyed lunch and festivities after the tournament. Mr Cover had plenty of family at the event to honour his memory, including grandson Tyron.
"It's a special day for the family and this is our way of remembering Allen now," Tyron, 26, said. "In the past it's been to celebrate when he turned 90 as a playing member. "Not many members still play when they are 90. "It's a good thing from now on to remember him each year and for golf club, which he was a part of over a lot of years." Tyron, now a school teacher in Shepparton and a very good golfer himself, said it was his grandfather who got him into the sport. "He got me into golf when I was really young," he said.
"I didn't love it too much. I think we just played a few holes and then came down again early high school for me and had a game and I got the bug a little bit. "I certainly played a lot of golf with him when I was starting out in those first few years. "It was a good grandson-grandfather thing to do together and I got to know him really by spending a lot of hours out on the golf course. It was good to chat and we had a strong connection through playing golf together." A service to celebrate Allen Cover's life was held at Ocean Grove Uniting Church on Thursday 10 October.
Bellarine Secondary College student Elliot Hughes, travelled to Kyncia Morska in Poland to compete in the 2019 Cadet World Sailing Championships. The Year 8 student attended the event as part of the Under 18s World Championship Fleet, alongside his crew, Olive Hooper from Tasmania. There were 64 teams from 12 countries competing in a gruelling week of racing for points, in conditions that Elliot described as "completely different to what we are used to". Despite the challenging conditions, Elliot and Olive placed 1st in one of their races and received 9th overall. It was an important result for Elliot, who is now looking forward to Cadet National Championships in Geelong, and the 2020 Worlds in Williamstown.
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Grove’s stunning venue By Mark Heenan Wider business community leaders and local traders visited the stunning new Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex for the Geelong Chamber of Commerce networking event on Thursday 17 October. Several hundred people turned out for the popular monthly Chamber After 5, which overlooked the picturesque coastal surrounds at Ocean Grove main beach. The joint location at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club and The Dunes Cafe, which organised catering on the night, were venue hosts. Locals from the Ocean Grove Business Association including Driftwood Cafe and Roche Accounting were present. Other local business identities from Ocean Grove Chalet and community leaders from Ocean Grove SLSC and a_guide_to_oceangrove attended. Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Ben Flynn, an Ocean Grove resident, said it was a privilege to bring its chamber monthly event to a marquee location on the Bellarine. "This is a fantastic facility," Mr Flynn said of the Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex which recently opened. "It just made sense to be to showcase the beautiful facility to the business community. "Ocean Grove deserves something amazing, this is going to be the centre of the community effectively." Bellarine Ward councillor Trent Sullivan spoke in high regard to host a major wider Geelong network event at the re-developed Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex. "What a wonderful venue to have it down at Ocean Grove - this new venue is fantastic," Cr Sullivan said. "Well worth the build, well worth the money spent."
Rachael Simons, Ty Simons (Driftwood Cafe), Jeanette Roche (Roche Accounting) and Mark Edmonds (Geelong Chamber president and Ocean Grove Chalet). Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Ben Flynn and Bellarine Ward councillor Trent Sullivan.
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IN BRIEF Golf day for vets Drysdale RSL will hold its annual Remembrance Day golf tournament on Monday 18 November. The event is now in its sixth year and will be held at Clifton Springs Golf Club. The event is open to all golfers, no matter the level of experience. Entry fee is $25 which includes lunch. Prizes will be presented to the first, second and third places on the day for both the men and women. Registration form is at drysdalersl.org.au/ index.html. All funds raised on the day go towards assisting local veterans.
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Gates open early The date for Ocean Grove's biggest event on the calendar, Carols in the Park, has been set. The family favourite event will be held at Grove Pavilion on Sunday 8 December at 7pm. This year, gates will open at 5pm to allow for families to grab a snag from the sausage sizzle or a delicious pancake, which were a huge hit last year. Other attractions on the night will be the Geelong Symphony Orchestra and 40-voice choir. Get ready to see our primary schools Ocean Grove, Surfside Wallington and Our Lady Star of the Sea - performing on stage.
There will be all the carols you love, sung by leading local artists and special performances that will surprise and delight with the region's popular radio personality Mark Hyland as master of ceremonies. Due to the support of Ocean Grove Connected Communities, safe LED candles will again be available at each of the entry gates on the night. This year, gate proceeds will go towards Debbie's Place - safe accommodation for Ocean Grove girls at risk, needing to complete their secondary schooling. Locals are also invited to bring an unwrapped gift to put under a giant Christmas
tree. The gifts will be distributed to local needy children by Cottage by the Sea. The much-loved Carols in the Park continues to be the largest community gathering of the year, with more than 3000 people attending last year's event. Santa is expected and there's a good chance he will bring some snow with him. There is still an opportunity for local businesses to join up as sponsors for the event. Contact Jon Mamonski on 0419-507 513. For more information, visit the Carols website at oceangrovecarols.org and Facebook: Ocean Grove - Carols in the Park.
Ocean Grove Coastcare will hold its AGM on Tuesday 29 October at the Pavilion, Ocean Grove Park. OGCC will celebrate the work that its volunteers have achieved this year. It will also be a chance to catch up, or to meet, other OGCC members, and to learn something new. A light supper will be available from 6.30pm. At 7pm the evening will commence with a presentation from guest speaker, coastal program leader Bellarine Catchment Network Angie Poole. The formal meeting component of the evening will follow. This will also be an ideal opportunity to pay your annual membership fee. Bring $5 cash along to pay in person at the door. For more info email oceangrovecoastcare@ gmail.com.
Oaks Day fun Three local groups will benefit from the annual Oaks Day hosted by 360Q restaurant in Queenscliff. Ocean Grove Evening View Club, 360Q and The Smith Family all benefit from the generosity of the participants who support the fundraising event. 360Q mine host Barry Iddles will donate $20 per person who attend the Oaks Day threecourse lunch on 7 November. Cost is $95 per person with $20 donated. Bookings trybookingcom/BEQLK.
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River health The Barwon River Ministerial Advisory Committee (the MAC) will soon make recommendations to the Victorian Government to ensure the rivers of the Barwon - the Leigh, the Moorabool and the Barwon - stay healthy for generations to come. The MAC has been talking with community groups, agencies, Traditional Owners, local government about key issues including water supply, agricultural use and urban growth. There have been local discussions across the catchment, and a close look at government planning and services. Now the MAC has put together 'Our living rivers of the Barwon', which it describes as a "sober look at the future, and a frank assessment of what the rivers need" Urban planning and care of rivers have each operated out of different parts of government. With growth pressures increasing, the re-
Chair of Barwon River MAC Christine Forster.
port says it's vital to strengthen the links between land use planning and waterway management, along the river corridors and across municipal boundaries. Flow in the rivers is high on the agenda, with a call for the new Sustainable Water Strategy to find ways to protect stream flows and assure water for environmental needs. Christine Forster, Chair of the MAC, has been steering discussion through the last 12 months. "People who live alongside the Barwon and along all the rivers and creeks that feed it - they are on the frontline of how we keep the Barwon healthy," she said. "Business-as-usual will not be sufficient." Ms Forster urged people to look at what the MAC is putting forward, and contribute their thoughts by searching online for 'Engage Victoria Barwon'.
Fiona Dempster from Bellarine Memories with Noel Emselle OGSLSC Life Member and an archival photo displayed upstairs at the new clubhouse.
Surfers pulled to safety OGSLSC column Despite the doors barely being open, the brand new Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club facilities were put to the test several weeks ago with volunteer members being called to the aid of two surfers in difficulty in extreme conditions in two separate after hours incidents. Members Bill Strachan, Dave Renton and Nellie Stevens, in her first major rescue, along with local police utilised one of the club's inshore rescue boats to pull the surfers to safety. Club president Chris Paterson said this was a perfect example of the fantastic service the club provided the community and beach users not only during the summer season but year round. While the operational areas are obviously up and running there is still plenty of work being done to the other areas and local business Bellarine Memories has partnered with the club to assist with the installation of memorabilia in the new building.
Life Member Noel Emselle, along with other long serving members, has been sorting through over 70 years of memorabilia to select the most iconic photos and other items for display. Noel has provided more than 60 years of active surf lifesaving service in many different roles and has been involved with the club since its earliest days in the 1950s. Ocean Grove Camera and Photos is preparing some of the selected photos with funding provided by Bellarine Memories for a photographic display upstairs in the new clubhouse. To find out what is happening at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club across the 2019/2020 season log onto the club's website at oceangroveslsc.asn.au or check out the club's Facebook page at facebook.com/ogslsc/ for more information. If you have club enquiries you can get in touch via the club's email address at admin@ oceangroveslsc.asn.au or phone 5255 1382.
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Cuckoo sighting a treat
Pacific golden plover and red-necked stints on 13th Beach, 2019. ther swan (known as a Cob) was rearing the five cygnets on his own. I spotted the family and Cob was doing a fine job of protecting his brood, but if there's a fox around the cygnets would be very vulnerable. I heard from Andrea Dennett that the hooded plover nest on the Ocean Grove beach near the surf life saving club failed probably due to fox predation. The fragility of a bird's life was brought home to me in a very sad way during the week. I noticed in my garden a fledgling red wattlebird being fed by both parents, and the parents spent all day flying between the front and back garden tending to the young bird. One day I noticed a deceased adult wattlebird on the road outside my house, but the fledgling was still being looked after well. A few days after this there was another deceased wattlebird outside my house (killed by a car on the road) and I saw that the fledgling was on its own, calling.
I hoped that the parents were still around, but I had to go to work so I thought I'd check on the bird when I got home. I think that the fledgling must have been orphaned, as when I got home I found that it too had perished. Wattlebirds zoom around the roads flying from tree to tree and are just so unaware of cars. I was so sad for this little fledgling and I think my sadness extended to all birds and what is happening with loss of habitats: people poisoning raptors in Violet Town and Gippsland; foxes increasing in numbers; global warming; and a car park taking over lakes at the Homestead nursing home. Our so called leaders are doing nothing for nature and only caring for the almighty dollar. I received an email from Tom Fletcher, who was concerned about fishermen being seen stripping the shellfish, worms etc from the rocks and mud flats at the end of Beach Road, Kirk Point, which is a feeding area for migratory waders. Tom believes that the fishermen leave no
Barwon Coast Update
COLLENDINA • OCEAN GROVE BARWON RIVER ESTUARY • 13TH BEACH
BARWON COAST’S 5 YEAR FUTURE PLAN OPEN FOR COMMENT
CONSULTATION PROGRAM OPEN FOR PROPOSED DOG CONTROLS
We have prepared a Draft Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) 2020-2025. This plan describes a long-term vision for the Barwon coastline that relects community aspirations and policy directions for marine and coastal management. Our proposed vision is ‘The natural environment of our coastline will flourish whilst meeting the needs of our engaged communities’. Prior to the development of this draft we conducted community engagement asking for input on the future management of our coastline. This information helped shape the draft CMMP. You can have your say on this important strategic document in early November. We will be advertising the consultation in newspapers and on social media.
The City of Greater Geelong Council have released a revised dog control map for community feedback for beaches at Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach. We are supporting this consultation process which runs to 22 November. Your feedback can be left by completing an online survey at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay OR by attending community consultation sessions.
NEW RAMP AND ROCKWALL TAKING SHAPE Construction works have started at Ocean Grove Main Beach to tackle the impacts of coastal erosion. A new sea wall, ramp and rock wall will be built over the coming months. We ask your patience as some of this work will be noisy... Community input helped us achieve a great outcome for this project which is co-funded by the Victorian Government & Barwon Coast. Project updates and information can be found at www.barwoncoast.com.au/15wramp
THE BREEDING SEASON FOR HOODED PLOVERS IS IN FULL SWING ON THE BARWON COAST
HOODED PLOVERS ON TERRITORY How exciting is it that we get to share our beaches with wildlife? The breeding season for Hooded Plovers is in full swing on the Barwon Coast. There are now two nesting sites on the Ocean Grove Spit and three along 13th Beach. We have placed signage and rope cordons at these areas. There are also Hoodies on territory on other areas of the coast which are not roped off at present, but they may begin to nest soon. These little birds are threatened and need your help! Please walk past the roped-off areas along the water’s edge and keep your dog on a lead when near. We know it’s tempting to linger nearby, but please don’t as this disrupts the nesting process.
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The sessions details are Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove: Sat 9 November, 10am - 12pm & Thurs 14 November, 4pm - 6pm. Barwon Heads Seniors Community Centre, 5A Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads: Wed 6 November, 7pm - 9pm & Mon 11 November, 8:30am - 10:30am. For more info www.barwoncoast.com.au/beachuseresearch
ANNUAL REPORT PHOTO COMPETITION We would like to thank all those who entered their amazing shots into our annual photo competition. The winner was Adam Stan who provided a beautiful overhead shot of the Barwon Coastline in all its glory. Adam’s picture will be used in the Barwon Coast 2019 Annual Report. Congrats Adam!
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I finally spotted a Horsfield's bronze-cuckoo near Hospital Swamp, which was a welcome sight. It didn't hang around too long for a photo, but I did manage a couple of images with the cuckoo eating a large caterpillar. I also saw a pair of white-winged trillers in the same area. The white-winged triller is a breeding migrant to southern Australia in spring and summer (August to March). It overwinters in the inland and northern Australia and may also be seen in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. I had a quick visit to Western Treatment Plant one day. I didn't see many migratory waders, but did spot a few glossy Ibis. The most commonly seen Ibis around the Bellarine are the Australian white ibis and the straw-necked Ibis. They are found in large flocks around the farming areas, and are sometimes called 'the farmer's friend', due to their habit of flocking into areas where there are many locusts and other insects. Glossy ibis are more commonly seen in northern Australia, but they can be seen at Lake Connewarre, but I haven't spotted them there lately. When the sun is shining, the glossy Ibis and straw-necked ibis have the most beautiful 'mother of pearl' colours on the wings. I was walking around Begola Wetlands during the week and read the 'Friends of Begola Wetlands' sign that informed me that the mother (known as a Pen) of the swan family had been killed, probably by a fox, so the fa-
breeding stock of these creatures on the rocks, which in turn leaves no food for waders, particularly eastern curlews, godwits and plovers. I went to Black Rock at the end of 13th Beach to look for migratory waders during the week. I spotted one Pacific golden plover, one ruddy turnstone and a handful of red-necked stints. I contrasted this with a few photos I took a short six years ago at Black Rock, when I was on the beach with a few hundred waders at my feet. I didn't realise at the time how lucky I was to see the numbers of birds I saw that day in 2013. I received an email from Kevin who witnessed diggers moving in at Lake Victoria near Point Lonsdale Golf Club. He saw newly denuded land right to the edge of Lonsdale Lakes - a pristine habitat for migratory birds and the threatened hooded plover. I received an email from Geoff who participated in a guided tour of Western Treatment Plant lead by Simon Starr, of Firetail Birdwatching Tours. Geoff's bird list from the tour included 67 species. I received an email from Leo, who is always on the lookout for some new birds, and he does a fair bit of cycling and off road mountain biking, even at night, so he usually comes across some tawny frogmouths. He has recently seen some small raptors (most likely nankeen kestrels) along 13th Beach and a pair of small plovers (could be hooded or red-capped plovers) on the beach. I also received an email from Ocean Grove local Evan, who has offered to show me around a farm in Freshwater Creek where there are cuckoos to observe in the spring. Thanks so much Evan for cheering me up and I look forward to seeing the cuckoos one day soon. Footnote: After saying I had not seen a glossy ibis at Connewarre this year, 55 of them flew over my head when I was at Tait's Point.
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Congrats to Steph By Cr Trent Sullivan We've had some changes over at City Hall, with a new mayor and deputy mayor voted in at this month's mayoral elections. Congratulations to Mayor Stephanie Asher and Deputy Mayor Kylie Grzybek, who will serve Greater Geelong through to the council elections in October next year. Cr Bruce Harwood decided not to run again, but I want to thank him for his dedication and passion for our region over the past two years. Our last Community Focus council meeting was held at the new Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club building. There, councillors voted to present design,
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE PROPOSED NEW DOG CONTROL ORDERS FOR BARWON COAST The City’s Animal Management team, along with the Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc. (Barwon Coast) will be hosting face-to-face community consultations regarding the proposed changes to dog control orders on Barwon Coast managed land. Come along and have a chat with one of our friendly staff members and leave feedback on your views.
I had a 'How Dare They' episode the week of 5 October, while driving along the Portarlington Rd on the Bellarine Peninsula. There was a pillaging happening here on the peninsula that saddens, no, angers me, when I see the ravaged landscape where beautiful old pines have been slaughtered for some, one presumes, financial gain. Surely this is the time when someone should be screaming "stop!", but it's too late now. Shouldn't there be heavy fines for such disastrous actions, given the role trees play in our climate cycle and to our very existence in this time of climate change? The latest testament to this destructive action is the felling of approximately 65 old growth pine trees within a quick two-day pillage, along a property line on the corner of Anderson's Road. What is left is a loss that amounts to the ongoing 'ecocide' of the peninsula by the robber barons or farmers forced to sell, or make a drastic change to their livelihood. Although we are aware farmers are, no doubt, asking themselves what is in it for them nowadays with their young people heading to the cities by the droves not wanting to carry on the family tradition. Gigantic mounds of debris were left for even the cattle to sniff and ponder as to why such an action was necessary. Why it was allowed and who dared? Only four or five of those trees appeared to be diseased judging from their shattered bases. This is an ongoing ruthless stripping of trees, radiating out from Geelong across the peninsula from Portarlington to Ocean Grove, catering to the call for housing. These developments seem to be fitting as many gigantic houses as possible into once productive farm acreages for the biggest return financially. Is a permit required for a landowner to chop that many trees down? If so who was responsible for this carnage? Why are there no param-
RDA Barwon held a thank you morning tea for its generous donors.
RDA says ‘thank you’ Riding for the Disabled held a Donors' Morning Tea at its headquarters in Wallington. The event was a chance for RDA Barwon to thanks its generous donors. Give Where You Live Foundation, CBA Drysdale Branch, Turi Foods, Ocean Grove and Belmont Rotary Clubs, as well as, several local op shops and individuals support the riding program. The morning was well attended and donors were able to watch a riding session, listen to an explanatory talk and enjoy and morning tea. eters in this day and age of climate change for the number of trees that can be chopped on a property? Are we dealing with troglodytes or looting developers here? Perhaps it's another winery going in, which of course the Bellarine boasts of in abundance for tourism dollars. Are we going to allow cashhappy developers to rape and pillage the Bel-
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The proposed changes to dog orders along the Barwon Coast are available for community feedback until 22 November 2019.
Barwon Heads Football Netball Club to provide $20,000 in funding per year for three years. The cash will help with the upkeep of the club's home ground at Howard Harmer Reserve, which is on public land. Our CEO will also ask the Barwon Coast Committee of Management to contribute an equal amount as the land manager. We also agreed to enter into a funding agreement with the state government to design and build an arts and community hub in Barwon Heads, after the state committed $1 million. Location and design options will now be investigated and of course, the community will be given a chance to offer feedback.
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funding and implementation options for a Principal Pedestrian Network in Ocean Grove to the community for further consultation. The Bellarine councillors have received feedback over the years from residents saying a connected network of footpaths is a priority for them. It's worth residents getting involved in the drop-in sessions, focus group and survey, as there are four possible funding methods to consider. Info on when consultation starts will go up on geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay in the coming weeks. At that same council meeting, council agreed to enter into an agreement with the
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Convict woe in dark play By Natalee Kerr A "provocative" play exploring the dark past of convict history is set for a local debut next month. Actress and play creator Emily Goddard said real-life incidents at Hobart's Cascades Female Factory inspired "anti-bonnet" drama This is Eden, which brought to life the "extraordinary tale" of rebellion and survival of female convicts. Goddard developed the show after discovering that her great-great-great grandmother spent time in solitary confinement for "stealing a beer glass and an apron". A tour of the Tasmanian factory in 2012 revealed to Goddard the "hardships" and "horrific abuse" inflicted on her "non-violent" convict ancestor, she said. "I was so shocked," Goddard explained "I just remember thinking, 'How did I never know about this history?' I wasn't taught this in school, so I had no idea. "I really wanted to present the horror and not shy away from these experiences." The making of the play involved 18 months of research into records, documents and letters, Goddard said. "You don't have to scratch that far to be shocked. It was so horrific what they had to endure, it's incredible they made it out alive." Set in 1839 in a solitary cell, the one-woman show features Goddard playing a tour guide and convict who share the history of female convicts and the stories of their captors. Goddard said the play was a solo performance but she never felt "alone" because the script was designed to "break the fourth wall". "It's not a show where the audience are just
"UNTOLD" STORY: Solo show This is Eden shares the "dark" history of female convicts. Picture: Justin Batchelor sitting and watching. They play another character. "The hardest thing is the terror that comes just before it, but once you develop that rapport with the audience it doesn't become a solo show anymore." The Melbourne-based theatre maker said the play had "grown" since its 2015 premiere. "It's not often that you get to have multiple
seasons of a new work. We're now in the fourth season and it's been amazing. "I love it and I want to keep doing it as long as I can." After a sold out season in 2017, Goddard said she was thrilled to be sharing the show in Drysdale for the first time. "I've never performed at the Potato Shed before, I came down for a visit the other day
and it's a gorgeous space. I can't wait to get up on stage," she said. "Hopefully people will leave with more of a connection or understanding to that part of history." This is Eden lands at the Potato Shed on 9 November. "UNTOLD" STORY: Solo show This is Eden shares the "dark" history of female convicts.
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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 2pm-5.30pm. Ocean Grove Hotel See oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ 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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Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899. Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls. All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington. Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact
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Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294. Health and wellbeing Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History
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Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Hwy end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-3pm - and Wednesday, 9am-noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. Social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Jeanette 5256 1633. Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9am to 11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan o403 221 737 or 5255 3839.
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30pm. Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@ hotmail.com. Fly tying third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome, Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Jo on 5254 2670. Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.
First Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, free cuppa and a chat. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Jo 5254 2670.
Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome. Contact Jackie 0439 473 244.
Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
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First Thursday of every month
Bellarine for Refugees, Meeting at the Community Garden, Barwon Heads on Tuesday 29 October 2.45pm. New members welcome. Any enquiries to Rosemary, bellarine4r@gmail.com .
Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries 0426-889 456.
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. Steve 0438 019 991.
First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong. org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Pam 5255 5152. Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.
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Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Dianne 5255 1372.
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Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Fran 0429 237 661. Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.
Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Julie Rodger 0435 362 573. Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or 0411 952 598.
Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.
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Cobras skipper out until the New Year By Mark Heenan Scans have confirmed Collendina Cricket Club A1 captain Nathan Walter will miss the entire first half of the 2019/2020 season with a knee injury. The 26-year-old went down with a right knee which collapsed at the batting crease during the Cobras' round one loss against Anglesea at Anglesea on 5 October. He was forced to watch from the sidelines with a knee brace during the club's eightwicket loss to Ocean Grove at Collendina on 12 October. "Definitely won't play this year and (will require) no surgery which is good," Walter said. "Should be fine after Christmas." Walter who scored 505 runs at 36.07 and took 20 wickets at 21.45 last season, revealed he had not torn his ACL, though he suffered significant damage to his right knee. "Turns out I have a grade two (partial) medial tear, torn my lateral meniscus, ruptured my fibres around my patella and dislocated my patella," he said. "I am probably looking anywhere between six to ten weeks I reckon. "It was relieving it was not going to be a 12 month injury." Walter aims to return for the club's round nine one-day clash against Barwon Heads on 11 January, the first game of 2020 after the scheduled Christmas new year break. The Cobras faced an uphill to commence the new season with defeats against last season's A1 grand finalists Anglesea and Ocean Grove in the first two rounds. MEANTIME experienced Cobra Jye Hearps will captain the A1 team in Walter's absence.
Injured Cobra captain Nathan Walter in a knee brace alongside Max Sutton after Collendina's loss to Ocean Grove. 199282 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
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Coach search nearing end By Mark Heenan Star goal shooter Rebecca Scott said Ocean Grove Football Netball Club is closing in on its search to appoint a new senior netball coach. Scott, A Grade Grubber captain in 2019, has confirmed she will stay on at Ocean Grove next season though she has ruled herself out of the vacant coaching role left by outgoing playing coach Elyse Howard. The tall goaler polled 27 votes and was runner-up in the Bellarine Football Netball League best and fairest A Grade award. Scott who shot a whopping 697 goals in 2019 and was named in the BFNL team of the year at goal shooter, is pleased to stay on at OGFNC for 2020. "I'm definitely playing for Ocean Grove next year, but won't be coaching," Scott told the Voice. "There's a couple of people they're (the club are) currently talking to about that role, so will l have to wait and see." "We're talking to a few people - we're just waiting for a few things to line up," Club director of netball Famie Needham said. Email applications for the advertised Ocean Grove senior netball coaching role closed at the start of October. MEANTIME Needham said it was an exciting era of netball at the Grubbers with the club strong across all grades this season. "We've got a good looking committee lined up and we're going to recruit another awesome coach," she said. "2020 is our year." The 2019 year was one of the most successful years on record at the Grubbers on the netball court. Four Ocean Grove junior and senior netball teams won premierships at the Bellarine Football Netball League grand final day 14 September. All twelve Grubber Saturday based teams including six senior sides with A, B, C, D and E Grades and the 19/Under team made Bellarine Football Netball League finals. Ocean Grove's Saturday junior teams with 13/Under 1s, 13/Under 2s, 15/Under 1s, 15/ Under 2s, 17/Under 1s and 17/Under 2s all progressed through to finals.
By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was overwhelmed with huge junior numbers to officially kick off its popular Nipper season on Sunday 13 October. Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager Darren Ball said a whopping 178 Nippers attended the first session for 2019/2020 at Ocean Grove main beach. The club ran a series of swimming assessments and board familiarisation sessions across August and September before the club's first official surf beach session on 13 October. Good conditions on the day greeted enthused youngsters. "It was a fantastic day on Sunday with 178 Nippers attending the opening session," Ball said. "(It) is an increase of over 40 per cent from the attendance average last season." Ball paid tribute to the club's hard working Nipper coaches and volunteer water safety personnel which assisted on the day. "A big thank you to our wonderful group of coaches that definitely have their hands full this season," he said. "Thank you to all those who did water safety for our groups and thank you to all those who helped with set up/ pack up and age managers." It was the first time there was an official Nipper beach session which had access to the new Ocean Grove SLSC clubhouse. Ocean Grove SLSC was crowned state champions for the second season running after the Junior State Surf Lifesaving Championships were held at Lorne in February. 28 VOICE
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A huge turnout of Nippers kicked off Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's new season. Picture: HELEN FOORD Ocean Grove SLSC will host the first Life Saving Victoria Nipper state junior carnival in 2019/20 which takes place on Saturday 7 December.
For more information on joining Ocean Grove SLSC's Nipper Surf Sport program in 2019/20 log on to http://oceangroveslsc.asn. au/ for more information.
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Grubs move into 2nd spot By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove moved into second spot on the A1 ladder after it disposed of Portarlington in a seven-wicket thumping. The Grubbers claimed the maximum six points and won with more than 15 overs to spare. Portarlington was restricted to 9/122 from 40 overs. Ocean Grove finished at 3/126 from 24.2 overs. The win came at a cost for Ocean Grove, with left-arm bowler Dan Roddis rolling his ankle while bowling. "Dan rolled his ankle on the side of the wicket when appealing for a LBW," Ocean Grove captain-coach Paul Jubber said. Jubber was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/24 from eight overs.
Spinner Tom Kent, who played in his first A1 game for 2019/20, finished with 1/19 from eight overs. All-rounder Matt Caulfield (1/13) bowled tight lines from eight overs. In reply, hard hitting Lindon Giuffrida (50 not out) was promoted up the order and guided the Grubbers to victory. "He (Giuffrida) batted intelligently and kept the scoreboard ticking over," Jubber said. OCEAN Grove has a 2-1 record after three rounds, meets third-placed Barwon Heads in a Round 4 game this Saturday.Grubber playing assistant coach Anton Scholtz, who was unavailable for the clash against Portarlington, will return against Barwon Heads. Gun Grubber bat Michael Kenneady also returns for the Round 4 game in his first match
since Ocean Grove's A1 grand final win over Anglesea last season. "It's a big game this week," Jubber said. "It will provide us with a better understanding of where we sit in the whole scheme of things." B1 AN unbeaten century from opener Pat Kuipers saw Ocean Grove B1 claim its first win of the season. Kuipers hit 15 boundaries and one six in his knock of 111 not out as Ocean Grove made 2/159 from 34 overs after Portarlington earlier scored 8/152 from 40 overs. It was a successful day for the Kuipers - Pat's son Josh snared 3/19 from eight overs. Ocean Grove's B1 eight wicket win saw it move into fifth spot after three rounds.
C1 OCEAN Grove defeated Winchelsea by seven wickets C1 Grade. Darren Craig (5/15) and Matt Bellingham (4/22) tore through Winchelsea's batting lineup, which was all out for 72 from 27 overs. Ocean Grove won with 24 overs to spare after it finished at 3/75 from 16 overs. Andrew Schoch made 25 not out. D GRADE ONE DAY COMPETITION OCEAN Grove, fielding only eight players, lost it clash against Portarlington by eight wickets at Portarlington. Sent into bat, Ocean Grove lost all seven wickets and was all out for 74 from 16 overs. James Habgood top scored with 16. Portarlington won with more than 11 overs to spare to finish at 2/78 from 28.1 overs.
Three valuable points for Snakes as rain causes havoc By Mark Heenan Collendina A1 claimed a vital three points in a rain affected Round 3 drawn match against Queenscliff at Royal Park in Point Lonsdale on Saturday 19 October. The drawn result means the Cobras move into seventh after they leap-frogged a winless Portarlington, which sits on the bottom following a seven-wicket loss to Ocean Grove. Collendina faced 29.3 overs to score 4/83 before play was abandoned due to weather. Cobra A1 interim captain Jye Hearps said despite the three points, it was a frustrating day for players with the 'on off stop start' nature of play. "It was one of those days that all cricketers don't enjoy - the on off, on off," Hearps said. "I think a lot of us just want to know one way or another are we either going to play or not? "As soon as we lost that first 22 minutes which meant it affected the result then (both teams) knew we were going to play for a draw." Cobra opener Kade Norquay top scored with 37, while batting pair Max Sutton (36 not out) and Ben Ricardo (0) played their first games of the season. COLLENDINA will now play at home against Barrabool in the Round 4 one-day clash on Saturday. C1 COBRA batsman Craig Jeffrey steered his side
Craig Jeffrey plays a shot to the leg side after he made an unbeaten 87 to guide Collendina to victory against Wallington in C1. 199348 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA to a nine-wicket victory with an unbeaten 87 in the C1 one-day clash at Collendina Reserve. Wallington was all out for 124 from 38 overs, Wallaby opener Marc Occhipinti top scored with 50. Cobra Dave Treharne (4/13) snared four wickets from seven overs. Collendina sits on top of the C1 ladder with
3-0 record after three rounds. C2 ARMSTRONG Creek defeated Collendina by 88 runs in their Round 3 one-day game at Armstrong Creek. Julian Wilson (76 not out) and Peter Mohr (63) the rungetters. Batting first the Titans posted 4/294 from 40 overs, in reply Cobras made 7/206.
D GRADE THE Cobras Round 2 one-day competition clash against Newcomb was abandoned at Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove campus. Collendina was 7/95 from 31 overs before play was called off due to a wet pitch and inclement weather.Zac Badrock (25) and Andrew Keen (24) got starts.
Grove gets bragging rights over cricketing neighbours By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove claimed local bragging rights after it cruised to an eight-wicket win over an under strength Collendina in their A1 one-day clash at Collendina Reserve on 12 October. It was a much-needed win for Ocean Grove, last season's A1 premiers, which lost its Round 1 clash at home against Jan Juc. Opening batsman Shaun Fankhauser guided his side to victory as he struck an impressive unbeaten 85 to share in a 141-run first wicket stand with Huon Bertino (43). Ocean Grove won with more than 16 overs to spare after the visitors finished at 2/150 from 23.5 overs, which the Cobras won the toss and batted first to post a competitive total of 8/149 from 40 overs. Fankhauser smashed 12 boundaries and took full advantage of Collendina's inexperienced bowling attack without Dwaine Lancaster, Jacob Gasior, Sam Tucker, Nathan Walter and Charlie Lamb. The Cobras were also without key batting pair Ben Ricardo and Max Sutton. Ocean Grove Cricket Club captain coach Paul Jubber said it was a pleasing victory after the opening round defeat. "Getting our first win under our belt is really important," Jubber told the Voice. "We were really disappointed with (the Round 1) result and this win gets us back on track." Jubber was full of praise for Fankhauser's innings. "Shaun has set himself for a big season, his score is a great start," he said. oceangrovevoice.com.au
Collendina's Kade Norquay retrieves the ball from the outfield. 199349 Pictures: Mark Heenan Media "His balance at the crease and timing was first rate. "He looks like he is in some good form at the moment." EARLIER Collendina opening batting pair Kade Norquay (51) and Richie Peters (24) got their side off to a solid start with the experienced duo combining for an 83-run stand. "We were pretty happy with the whole batting performance," said injured Collendina captain Nathan Walter. "All in all it was a good performance, Kade batted really well and Richie batted with him really well.
Jye Hearps bowls to Shaun Fankhauser as Huon Bertino watches on at the non striker's end. 199349
"With an undermanned line-up to make 150 we would have taken at the start of the day." The Grubbers grabbed the ascendancy with the ball to claim 5/14 at one stage and tore through the Cobras' middle order. Collendina went from a solid foundation at 0/83 to a shaky 5/97. Ocean Grove bowlers Dan Roddis (2/26), Lindon Giuffrida (2/29) and Dylan Thorley (2/24) all took two wickets. "Kade and Richie batted really well and challenged our bowlers," Jubber said.
"Our strength over the course of the last few years has been our bowling depth. "We always feel when we can break through the top two three wickets we can usually restrict teams scoring ability." Cobra pair Scott Grant (15) in his A1 debut and Des Every (13 not out) helped rescue their side's innings and put on a seventh wicket 25run stand in the final overs. Grant took his side's only two wickets and finished with 2/20 from four overs. Veteran Cobra Craig Jeffrey also made his A1 debut. Wednesday, 23 October, 2019
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Ocean Grove unbeaten Three wins from as many matches has the reigning premier division champions in good shape as they head into the next fortnight against top four contenders Eastern Park and Queenscliff. Ocean Grove's number one Saturday Pennant side backed up their round one win against Bareena with a convincing 48-shot win at Torquay. Four rinks combined to register the 18 match points and then a further 17 in round three were added when the two Ocean Grove Premier teams went head to head. Ocean Grove 1 took the honours in the Premier Division challenge on this occasion. Only seven shots separated the two teams at the smoko break with the 'ones' finishing strong. Brian Smith skipped his team to a draw with Brad Pavey in what was the match of the day. Trevor Turnley is clearly enjoying a good run of form in Division Two and has led his team of Steve Bryant and Carol Howarth to three good wins in a row. Geoff Fry was the fourth member of the team before shifting across to skip another rink in Division Two. Turnley and his troops have recorded wins of 20, 18 and 18 that has led to overall victories in Division Two on all three occasions. The third win in a row for the 'twos' came at home against St Leonards where all four teams celebrated success leading to a dominating 51shot result. Bryant. Howarth and Turnley recruited Jenny Keep on this occasion whilst Geoff Fry skipped his side of Margaret White, Warren Davis and Ian Turner to a 15-shot win. John Izzard chipped in for a two shot victory while Andrew Wright cruised with his team to a 28-12 rink win. A solid fortnight of back to back wins has been a great response for the Division Three team as wins against Portarlington and Geelong Cement have got the team firing on all cylinders. Dawn Cooknell, Ron Todd, Bill Ryan and Peter Patterson controlled proceedings at Portarlington with their rinks 42-14 result while against Geelong Cement it was Keith Goldsmith, Faye Bowyer, Patricia Virtue and James Rogan that produced the goods with their 2711 win.
Faye Richardson lines up her bowl for Ocean Grove 2 against Ocean Grove 1 in Premier Division. 199347 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
Ocean Grove Division 3 Skipper Noel Sherwell bowls in his side's home clash against Geelong Cement. 199347 Noel Sherwell skipped his team to a seven shot win while Patterson again got the rink points by eight. One win each in the past two outings for our Division Five and Six sides with the sixers taking all points in their last clash against Belmont at Belmont. Four close games but all going the way of the Grovers in their overall 12-shot win. Graeme Constable led his team of Bob Nicol, Ian Walker and Lorraine Oliver to a dominating 25-shot win but unfortunately it was not enough to get his side over the line in their outing with Highton. Constable did however take the match day honours as King of the rinks with the best score of the day. Equally impressive was the card handed in at the end of the day in Division Ten. Three wins on the trot for the eight-player side and in round three it was Bob Heard, Rob Fletcher, John Aitken and Trish O'Brien who found Clifton Springs green to their liking taking the spoils 39-14.
John Hoult and Rod Swan both played their 400th Saturday pennant match for Ocean Grove. Rod Swan in round two and John Hoult in round three enjoyed his milestone celebration with a win in Division Ten. Midweek Pennants Division One side lowered their colours in round three away from home at Geelong Cement. On a free running green that took Ocean Grove players by surprise Geelong Cement was too good in the finish with the visitors scrambling for only one point from the match with a rink draw to the Jo Whitehead skipped side. Following on from the impressive round one score line in Division Two they have showed it was no fluke as back to back wins has the Grovers second side in great shape with three wins from as many matches. Sixteen match points are on offer each week and skippers Patricia Virtue, Lorraine Hunt and Lorraine Kirk have made sure their teams have controlled the past two matches claiming all points on offer.
Owen Clark bowls for Ocean Grove 1 against Ocean Grove 2 in Premier Division. 199347 With two competing teams in Division Two, the third side has battled for consistency against its more fancied opponents in the past fortnight only managing one rink win. Joyce Fraser, Lyn Stonehouse and Liz Braley have steered their teams to success in round three taking all points against Clifton Springs. Fraser and Braley both recorded plus six wins while Stonehouse got the points in a close battle by the narrowest of margins. Two Ocean Grove Division Five teams battled it out and it was only the Marene Turnley skipped side that made the difference in the overall result. Division six found it tough at Highton while for the first time in 2019-20, the side was able to find enough players to field a Division Seven team that took on Geelong Cement at home. Marlene Ross, Bob Nicol, Ray Foley and Jan Hudson got two points on the board for the sevens. Friday 25 October will see the finals of the Men's and Ladies 21up singles played at 3pm.
First win as Wallabies too strong for Bulls Wallington won its first A2 Grade game of the season against Newcomb. Playing at Newcomb, good tight bowling resulted in regular wickets falling and held the Bulls to 9/123 off 40 overs. A low score on the typically high scoring ground. The pick of the bowling was young recruit Zac McLennan with 4/37 off eight overs, while Mick Gill picked up 2/23. Despite the loss of an early wicket, the pursuit of 124 was handled comfortably with consistent partnerships throughout, as the Wallabies cruised to 6/131 off 34 overs. Cal O'Brien finished with a well compiled 41, while Damien Biemans chimed in with an unbeaten 25. The inclement weather played havoc in round three against the relegated Drysdale side. The Wallabies bowled first in difficult conditions and regular wickets fell despite the good run rate and the Hawks compiled a very competitive score of 7/160. Wickets were shared as Damien Biemans, Dane Wise-Graham and Damien Priddle all taking two. With only 27 overs to bat the Wallabies decided to have an early crack at chasing an unlikely victory, however upon the loss of Biemans for a well made 33, the batsmen shut up shop to earn a draw. C1 lost a second straight tight one going down in the last over to Ocean Grove. The Wallabies batted first and made a slow and steady start before Steve Skinner (25) and Marc Occhipinti (36) upped the anted to push the score to 6/116. Good bowling throughout the innings meant the Gulls never got away and at 8/92 30 VOICE
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Ocean Grove 2 manager Alan Callow and Ocean Grove 1 manager Rod Brehaut during their side's clash in Premier Division bowls. 199347 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
Historic game at Club Grove Wallington bowler Corey Roberts comes into bowl in C1 against Collendina. 199348 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA looked a good chance of winning, but is wasn't to be. Dale Palmer, Shane McFeeters and Shaun Biemans each picking up two wickets. After two very competitive games, Round 3 was a disappointment. Wallabies were cruising at 3/99 in the 27 overs, thanks largely to Marc Occhipinti making 50 and Raghav Mehra 23, however from that point the innings unravelled to be all out for 124. The Cobra batsmen chanced their hand early and took the game completely away from the Wallabies, as they chased the runs down in
25 over and only one down. Wallington Cricket Club will be holding a topic on an ever-increasing social issue; mental health. Scott Vesty will speak about the struggles that he's had over many years and wants to bring greater awareness to the local community. This will be held at the Wallington Cricket Club on Thursday 14 November from 7pm. The session is complimentary and advise the club if you would like to come along by texting or calling Marc on 0410-467 419.
It was a case of seeing double at Club Grove in Premier Division bowls on Saturday. Ocean Grove 1 played at home in their round 3 clash against Ocean Grove 2, which play in the Geelong only Premier Division bowls competition. Home side Ocean Grove 1 defeated Ocean Grove 2 with a 115-73 victory. Ocean Grove 1 Manager Rod Brehaut and Ocean Grove 2 Manager Alan Callow came together for a photo to recognise Club Grove's historic match up in Premier Division on 19 October. Ocean Grove 2 will play home to Ocean Grove 1 later in the season in Premier Division. THE Geelong only Premier Division bowls competition has a different look in 2019/20 after the 20-year combined competition between Ballarat and Geelong split. The newly formed Geelong only 10-team competition saw Ocean Grove 2 being added to Premier Division this season. oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Potential Peninsula Sharks players Tess Craven (Drysdale), Jorja Sitlington (Portarlington) and Piper Copeland (Ocean Grove) unveil the new logo.
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Shark alert on Bellarine By Mark Heenan The region's newest footy team has taken shape on the Bellarine with young Ocean Grove women given an opportunity to play in an Under 18 competition in 2020. The Peninsula Sharks, which consist of local clubs Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Queenscliff, was born to accommodate the growing interest in women's Australian Rules football on the Bellarine. The Peninsula Sharks Under 18 concept has been locked in for three seasons beginning next year with a seal of approval from AFL Barwon. Peninsula Sharks coordinator Jennie Deckker, also a Drysdale Football Club coordinator, oceangrovevoice.com.au
said the concept was to create a direct link between Under 15s and senior women's on the Bellarine. At Ocean Grove in 2019, there was no established pathway for young women to develop their skills locally after they became ineligible to play Under 15s due to age and had to make the jump to senior football. "We have got girls not playing football at all (on the Bellarine) which is a real disappointment because they felt too young for senior football and they were obviously too old for Under 15s and they didn't want to go and play for another (stand-alone) club," Ms Deckker said. "The question was is how can we get them to still play for Drysdale or Ocean Grove or
Portarlington and Queenscliff but be connected to a team? "So the girls didn't want to go and play in someone else's colours. "It is meant to be a positive collaboration between the clubs because that is female football in its essence." Training sessions will take place at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve with home games split between the four clubs. "Home games will be rotated around the four clubs so they can engage their members and girls get a chance to play at their home ground," Ms Deckker said. "Peninsula Sharks is to represent the northern Bellarine as oppose to the entire Bellarine Football League."
The Peninsula Sharks logo was designed and created by graphic artist Stuart Craven, who is also the Drysdale senior women's football coach. Mr Craven works with Merv Jennings Signs. IN 2019, Ocean Grove Football Netball Club fielded four girls and women's football teams including a senior women's team, an Under 15s team and two Under 12 teams. Ocean Grove's Under 15s side this season made history when they became the first local female football team to make it through to a grand final and were runners up to Torquay Canning in the decider. For enquiries on the Peninsula Sharks please contact Jennie Deckker on 0425 718 838. Wednesday, 23 October, 2019
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