Geelong Indy - 25th October 2019

5249 6700 indy@geelongindy.com.au

geelongindy.com.au

12426626-LB43-19

Friday, 25 October, 2019

12426627-LB43-19

2W GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

12426629-NG43-19

geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 3W

12426632-NG43-19

4W GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

5249 6700 indy@geelongindy.com.au

RACE DAY: Rachael de Oliveira and Sarita Holland enjoy the hospitality of the Geelong Cup, run in perfect spring weather on Wednesday. 199427 FULL STORY PAGE 5 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING

Health hub’s urgent care ‘downgraded’

PAGE 3

Barwon Health has “watered down” plans for urgent care services at a long-delayed Norlane health centre currently under construction, according union accusations.

“It’s going to be a much lower level of care than originally promised,” said Andrew Hewat, assistant secretary of Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association.

Successive state governments have touted “urgent care” facilities at the $33 million Barwon Health North centre, initially scheduled for completion in 2017, to relieve pressure on Geelong's public emergency department (ED).

But a Barwon Health staff document released this week instead outlines a “walk in service” with no mention of “urgent care”.

Continued page 2

KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY COOL THIS SUMMER WIN

A Mitsubishi 7.1kw air conditioner.

Valued at $2,099

THANKS TO GEELONG INDY AND OUR FRIENDS AT HARVEY NORMAN

Enter now to WIN www.geelongindy.com.au/competitions

12430666-CG43-19

NIGHTMARE FOR STREET

Northern exposure

By Luke Voogt

NEWS

CFA on edge after wet year and forecast of hot summer

Fuel load sparks fire fear

By Natalee Kerr The Barwon region is set to face a “higher” fire danger this summer, according to Geelong District CFA’s operations manager Mick McGuinness.

Recent hot weather, that saw the mercury hit 34 degrees yesterday, is an “indication of what to expect for the rest of the season,” Mr McGuinness said.

“We’re facing a more rapid onset into the fire season this year as we expect the warmer weather to come around more quickly,” he said.

“We’re preparing for an average to more severe fire season, with potential for larger significant fires than normal.”

He said the increased fire risk was influenced by underlying soil dryness coupled with expected dry weather.

“We’ve received pretty much average rainfall for the winter, however, we’re seeing a rapid drying out in this first half of spring,” he said.

“There’s a high threat over the next few weeks as we expect more drier, warmer days.

“There’s likely to be a greater abundance of fuel ready to burn then perhaps average.”

Mr McGuinness said local townships such as Anglesea, Armstrong Creek and Lara faced greater fire risk.

“There’s more potential pressure on those around the urban rural interface and suburbs backing onto grassland areas,” he said.

Victoria’s emergency services conducted a pre-summer briefing this week to discuss arrangements, tactics and strategies ahead of the region’s fire season.

More than 150 firefighters will be in place from mid-November, according to State Government.

A fleet of 38 specialised firefighting vehicles will be available for emergencies over summer, including numerous fire tankers and earth moving machinery.

The water-bombing helicopter Sikorsky S61, that has a water-carrying capacity of 3000 litres, will also arrive at the Colac airbase in the coming months.

Mr McGuinness said he was “pleased” with

‘Cut’ for care

Fundraiser in college ‘first’

From page 1 “Instead of doing it properly they’re scrabbling to get the centre open by 13 January,” Mr Hewat said.

A nurse practitioner, a highly-advanced registered nurse, will lead the service with no dedicated doctor onsite, according to the document.

“Originally (Barwon Health) told us (the unions) they would have doctors from the hospital go out there – that it would be a low-level ED,” Mr Hewat said.

“Then they were trying to tender out GP services and there were no takers. The end result is a significantly watered-down service that’s not going to have any doctors attending patients at all.”

Mr Hewat compared the proposed service to a “bush” clinic and said it failed to meet local meet community expectations.

“I suspect they’re going to have significant problems with people presenting expecting to see a doctor.”

The service's only doctor will be an ED physician at University Hospital Geelong providing support via “telehealth consultations”, according to the document.

“It’s basically going to be a Skype call ... if they’ve got something they can’t deal with,” Mr Hewat said.

Mr Hewat also questioned the service’s opening hours of 8am to 10pm, given a "high overnight demand" for non-emergency urgent care treatments it would offer.

But a spokesperson for Health Minister Jenny Mikakos denied the accusations.

"The Barwon Health North facility will include an urgent care centre with after hours services – exactly as promised," they said.

"This service will provide treatment for a range of non-emergency illnesses and injuries – as always planned.

"This will make a real difference in reducing the number of patients attending the University Hospital Geelong ED." Patients from Corio Inner statistical local area accounted for 26.8 per cent of presentations to University Hospital Geelong's ED in 2018/2019, the document stated.

By Natalee Kerr

ART CAUSE: Indigo Irving, 15, pictured with artist's Alison White work, is holding a painting Picture: REBECCA HOSKING fundraiser for Lupus. 199490

12427255-SN37-19

Her classmates enjoy sport, cooking and photography, but for Newtown's Indigo Irving her passion is to “help others”.

The 15-year-old is holding her first fundraiser as part of a school assignment to raise awareness for Lupus, a rare chronic condition.

“My teachers said I was the first student they’ve heard of to do a fundraiser as a personal project,” Indigo said.

The year nine Sacred Heart College student said the project required her to choose a topic she was “passionate” about.

“I didn’t want to do netball or something like that - I wanted to do something a bit different.”

Despite describing herself as “no good” at art, Indigo has teamed up with art workshop company Paint Like Picasso to hold a fundraiser for not-for-profit charity Lupus Victoria.

The potentially life-threatening disease is caused by a malfunctioning of the immune system, according to Better Health.

Indigo said she was inspired to create the fundraiser in support of a family friend who was diagnosed with the incurable condition last August.

“I straight away thought of her.

“I never heard of Lupus until her diagnosis. I felt like other people should know about it, too.”

Indigo’s mum, Leah, said she was “thrilled” with her daughter's fundraising efforts.

“I’m really proud of her. She’s been educating me along the way about it all, too,” Leah said.

Paint Like Picasso will be at St Joseph's College, 135 Aphrasia St, Newtown, on 10 November.

Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.au/e/ paint-like-picasso-lupus-fundraising-tickets-76183152861.

the preparation leading up to the fire season that has involved a series of planned fuel reduction burnings.

“We’re actually probably advanced a month ahead of where we normally are at this time of year,” he said.

But he urged local communities to “immediately start” their summer preparation, including cutting lawns and reviewing fire plans.

“This is not a CFA problem, it’s a community safety matter,” he said.

“We’re the third most fire-prone area in the world… you can’t live in this environment and not be considering the potential impacts of bushfire.”

1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218 Telephone: 5249 6700 Fax: 5249 6799

furniture bydesign

Locally Owned and Operated

We specialise in made to order furniture

1205608-PB45-15

Managing Editor: Tony Galpin editorial@geelongindependent.com.au Advertising Manager: Fernando Loaiza fernando.loaiza@geelongindependent.com.au General Enquiries: advertising@geelongindependent.com.au

Classifieds and Trades: 1300 666 808

Facebook.com/GeelongIndy Twitter.com/GeelongIndy Published by Geelong Independent Pty Ltd ACN 006 653 336.

Publisher Managing Director, Paul Thomas.

All material is copyright to Geelong Independent Pty Ltd. All significant errors will be corrected as soon as possible.

Distribution numbers, areas and coverage are estimates only.

For our terms and conditions please visit: www.starcommunity.com.au 12424212-FA31-19

2 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

Caring for families since 1883 ... for a life worth celebrating

5221 4788 www.tuckers.com.au

4 Gordon Avenue, Geelong West Phone 5229 8605 www.geelongfurniturebydesign.com.au geelongindy.com.au

NEWS

IN BRIEF Bomb scare Bomb squad specialists have exploded two “suspicious devices” found in a car at Norlane, according to police.

Investigators charged a 42-year-old Norlane man with explosives and drugs charges after intercepting him and discovering the devices at the corner of Rose Ave and Camellia Cres on Tuesday morning, police said.

BEEZLEBUB: Bill Hartshorne, left, prepares for Halloween with sons Henry, eight months, and Jack, 12. 19949 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING

Pair ‘pinched’ A motorist has tested positive to methamphetamines after trying to pick up a friend charged with the same offence, according to Geelong Police.

Geelong Highway Patrol achieved the “double pinch” on the pair in their early 20s after initially intercepting the first man at Belmont this week for displaying false number plates, police said.

Springs rising Clifton Springs is leading the region in price rises as Victoria’s housing market begins “gradually gaining momentum”, according to the figures of the state’s peak industry body.

Clifton Springs recorded a 5.4 per cent increase in the past quarter as statewide sales averaged a rise of .9 per cent, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria reported this week.

Bottlo stabbing Police are hunting three men who allegedly stabbed a bottleshop attendant’s car tyre at Norlane.

The men entered the Alkira Ave store around 8.20pm on 14 September before puncturing the tyre outside and leaving in a silver Volkswagen, police said.

Nightmare on Lymington Crt for charity

By Luke Voogt Geelong kids have no fear of Freddy Krueger, according to a St Albans Park dad turning his home into a Halloween horror land for charity.

Most were too young to fear the fiery fiend from Elm Street, his local incarnation Bill Hartshorne told the Indy.

“All the little kids love getting a photo with me and they want to touch the knives on the gloves and feel my face,” he said.

“But then when I walk up to their mums, they run. It’s all the older people who have seen the movie who won’t come near me.”

The 42-year-old began transforming his backyard and house in 2011 for eldest son Jack.

“He was looking at Halloween stuff and he was really into it because he likes Harry Potter and all,” he said.

But as Bill started to invite more people over to see the creepy displays some suggested he should open it to the public.

“It wasn’t until 2015 we did something a little bit bigger,” he said.

Last year about 1500 people wandered into Bill’s hair-raising maze and displays, raising about $2000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital, Bill said.

“Last year Halloween was manic.”

This year Bill is extending the event at Lymington Ct to three days beginning next Thursday.

Along with the usual maze and marques, Bill is promising extra projections and more “realistic” jump scares.

“Every year I try to up the ante,” he said.

Eight-month-old Beelzebub and newest addition to the Hartshorne family, Henry, will make his Halloween debut as a little demon.

“But I don’t know how long he’ll manage,” Bill said.

Storages down Local water storages have fallen to 70 per cent capacity despite 33mm of rain in seven days, according to official measurements.

Barwon Water reported a .2 per cent fall in overall storage levels on Wednesday after weekly consumption of 568 million litres.

Wheel milestone A Geelong manufacturer has achieved a “significant milestone” after securing a European company’s forthcoming SUV model as a customer for carbon wheels.

Waurn Ponds-based Carbon Revolution announced the deal this week but said it was unable to reveal the identity of the “global” company until the vehicle’s release.

Tunnel labour drain

By Luke Voogt “Astronomically high” wages for government projects in Melbourne are causing Geelong labour shortages, according to Master Builders Association Victoria.

The association’s chief executive officer Rebecca Casson told the Indy wages of almost $200,000 for West Gate Tunnel labourers were drawing workers away from Geelong.

Association members in Geelong and other regional cities were reporting difficulties finding enough qualified workers to meet the demand for local projects, she said.

The skills shortages could prolong building times and increase costs, Ms Casson said. “(This) can have a devastating effect on smaller builders, who don’t have the ability to weather those kinds of expenses.

“The skills shortages in the regional communities that need them is another one of the consequences of an unsustainable wage framework, that the public doesn’t always see.”

Ms Casson took aim at Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union’s “unsustainable” enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA).

“It’s important to understand that (their) EBA establishes a wage structure that is unsustainable,” she said.

“This applies not just to major infrastructure projects, but to any project that falls within the scope of the EBA including apartments, and other commercial work.”

According Master Builders an entry-level labourer working a basic 36-hour week would earn $110,000 per year and $195,000 for an industry standard 56-hour week.

Pair wanted

The wages were “sufficiently attractive” to motivate a tradesperson who had completed their training to commute to Melbourne, which typically had more projects, Ms Casson said.

“Victoria’s population is growing faster than any state or territory and this puts pressure on communities like Geelong, as they have to keep up with demand in both residential and commercial building.”

Last week The Age reported “site allowance” payments of up to $9.25 per hour on the West Gate Tunnel, were topping up labourers’ wages by more than $24,000 a year.

But Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan told the paper her government’s projects were driving Victoria’s economic growth and creating about 12,000 jobs.

Police have released images of a woman wanted on charges including threats to kill and a man with a separate arrest warrant for weapons offences.

Police identified Kristy Dunn, 38, and Neville Fielding, 44, this week among a number of alleged offenders wanted in Geelong on various charges ranging from thefts to contravening court orders.

WANTED: Neville Fielding and Kristy Dunn.

Extraordinary beaches. World class dining.

Top-shelf wineries. We love Geelong.

Ford Co-operative Credit Society Limited ABN 74 087 651 456 trading as Geelong Bank | AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 244351

geelongbank.com.au 12424186-LB34-19

geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 3

OCTOBER SPECIAL

NOVEMBER SPECIAL

Starts Nov 1

$ .00

2

$ .00

8

or $6.00 for a 4 Pack

New Glazed Donuts

Family Quiches

PIES - CAKES - BREAD - SAUSAGE ROLLS - PASTIES Sandwiches & Catering 4th Generation local Victorian Bakery ALTONA 2 Burns Rd 9369 6465

BELMONT 174a High St 5243 3977

COLAC 172-176 Murray St 5231 1122

EAST GEELONG 3 Ormond Rd 5229 8438

GROVEDALE 148 Torquay Rd 5243 9700

LARA VILLAGE 3/120 Station Lake Rd 5282 8912

NORTH GEELONG 322 Melbourne Rd 5278 9299

TORQUAY 1/8 Gilbert St 5264 8752

WILLIAMSTOWN Shop 7 Coles Centre, 19-21 Douglas Pde 9397 5107

12429747-NG43-19

Catering 1300 721 627 info@routleysbakery.com.au ‘Like us’ on Facebook and learn about our other specials

“WIN A FAMILY FAVOURITES PACK” voucher valued at $150 For details how to enter go to Geelongindy.com.au/competitions 4 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

NEWS

HATS OFF: Elissa Friday, above, and Courtney and Rod Moore, below.

COLOURFUL IDENTITIES: Sharon Smith, Josephine Dubrovic and Jacqueline Kibbis 199427

Pictures: REBECCA HOSKING

11,000 for ‘fantastic’ cup

By Natalee Kerr

‘Boycott’ call

By Luke Voogt

TRACKSIDE: Leah Habel, Jasmin Fitzgerald, and Emma Scodellaro fore but never entered the Fashions on the Field.”

“I thought to just give it a go.

“I was quite shocked at how high-standard the competition was, so I was really surprised to win.”

The Cotton On product developer said she found the dress before designing her own headpiece.

“It took me quite a while, maybe around 10 hours to make,” she said.

“I always like to purchase my dress first and

Andy Meddick MP

69a Gheringhap Street Geelong Victoria 3220 (03) 5222 1941 enquiries@andymeddick.com.au andymeddick.com.au Authorised by: A Meddick 69a Gheringhap Street, Geelong Funded from Parliamentary Budget

geelongindy.com.au

About 40 activists including a local MP protested the Geelong Cup on Wednesday after an ABC report on the slaughter of former race horses for pet food.

Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick joined the protesters at Geelong Racecourse, urging patrons to boycott the event.

“I am sure the people of Geelong are just as disgusted as me by what was exposed last week,” he said.

“This is an industry that has betrayed the public and betrayed its horses. They clearly cannot be trusted to regulate themselves.

"The sport of kings is, in reality, the sport of cruelty and corruption.”

But Liberal Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur slammed the protest and Mr Meddick's boycott call.

She acknowledged the "appalling activities" revealed in a Queensland abattoir.

"No one would ever condone cruelty like this ... but the easy option is always to boycott, protest, ban, or to call for an inquiry when it’s productive solutions we should be seeking.

“ABC have highlighted a particular issue, and one which must be addressed energetically, but it’s a small part of a much bigger industry.”

Racing generated billions for the economy and thousands of jobs, Ms McArthur said. She labelled Mr Meddick’s boycott call “totally irresponsible”.

“Virtually every town in Western Victoria has a racecourse and racing club. Given the employment and income it provides, what is his alternative?”

on LEATHER Feeling Dirty? Don’tandsit onfeeldirt.the Sitdifference!

12426773-CG43-19

Member of the Legislative Council for Western Victoria Animal Justice Party I am committed to using my role as a Member of Parliament to improve the lives of both human and non-human animals throughout Western Victoria.

If I can assist with any State Government or local issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

then I develop my own headwear around it.”

Last year’s top fashion prize winner, Brianna Murphy, from Geelong West, won the Local Lady of the Day for her self-designed pastel blue outfit.

Newtown’s Courtney Moore took out Millinery of the Day for her pink bow headpiece, while Geelong’s Danny Archer claimed the Gent of the Day crown with his beige checkered suit.

Cup ambassador and Cats player Rhys Stanley featured on the panel of judges, alongside wife Kristen.

• Leather lounge cleaning and conditioning • Repairs to scratches cuts and scuffs • Replacing old and worn panels • Repairs to stitching and upholstery 12380577-DJ08-18

Thousands of punters enjoyed “perfect conditions” at this year’s Geelong Cup as Prince of Arran took home the big race on Wednesday.

The seven-year-old gelding and jockey Michael Walker managed to hold off a fast-finishing True Self to land the $400,000 prize.

Geelong Racing Club chief executive officer Daniel Salter described this year’s cup as a “successful” incident-free day, with more than 11,000 people in attendance.

“The crowd was really well-behaved, there were no incidents and we received terrific feedback from police,” he told the Indy.

“It was great to have that result, in particular with such warm conditions that we had.

“The racing was fantastic and the crowd were great, we’re really pleased with the overall outcome.”

Hailing from England, Prince of Arran has become the sixth internationally-trained horse to win the cup since 2002.

After starting outside barrier 11, he hit the front in the last 200 metres to win by less than half a length with his time of 2:26.84 the cup’s quickest in 14 years.

Racing Victoria announced yesterday that he received a one kilogram weight penalty to boost his hopes of making next month's Melbourne Cup. Meanwhile, Colac’s Sondra Tillack won the cup’s Fashions on the Field in her debut on the racing catwalk.

The first-time entrant dazzled in her glamorous blue and white dress by designer Alice McCall on Wednesday.

The 28 year-old said she was “super excited” to win her first racing fashion event.

“I've been to Geelong Cup three times be-

Call for a FREE Quote!

• Recoloring worn or faded areas or even a complete colour change • Foam replacement and internal filling of cushions for furniture • Furniture frame repairs • Sale of our professionally finished leather cleaning kit

Brett & Angela Archer Geelong VIC m: 0409 764 171 e: brett.archer@leatherdoctor.net.au www.myleatherdoctor.com.au Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 5

NEWS

Trucks raise bypass calls

By Luke Voogt

SENIOR STAR: Torquay's Toni McCormack pictured with Victoria Governor Linda Dessa and aging minister Luke Donnellan.

U3A helper wins state prize

By Natalee Kerr A 79-year-old volunteer from Torquay has won a state award for helping create "age-friendly" communities.

Toni McCormack was one of 16 award recipients at Tuesday's Government House ceremony.

Ms McCormack said she was "honoured" to win the Senior Achiever Award for instigating the growth of U3A Surf Coast to more than 300 members in four years.

“It’s a great message to get out to people that if you believe in something and keep working on it, it can become successful,” she said.

“It’s very satisfying to see people are still enjoying it.”

U3A Surf Coast offered activities for retirees such as language, yoga, and computer classes in a “relaxed” atmosphere at nine locations at Torquay and Anglesea, Ms McCormack said.

She considered U3A invaluable for helping “stimulate thinking and learning” among senior.

“When I retired it was a bit of a shock to realise the skills and experiences that I had, I wasn’t using them anymore.

“U3A is a great way for people to try something new or put the skills back to use. You don’t have to be an expert to take part.”

Ms McCormack volunteers around six hours a week to the not-for-profit organisation, managing database and teaching computer subjects.

A community watchdog and a councillor have called for a road bypassing central Geelong as City Hall plans to push trucks out of the CBD. Ratepayers Geelong president Peter Mitchell and councillor Eddy Kontelj called for a bypass to the Bellarine Penisula following the release of council’s draft Transport and Network Operating Plan.

“I believe we need a bridge across Corio Bay," Cr Kontelj said.

"Unless we take drastic action such as this, our east-west congestion will only get worse.

“There is a call to direct trucks away from Ryrie St using signage but that's unlikely to have an impact."

Cr Kontelj said the east-west link through central Geelong needed "significant thought".

“There will need to be major infrastructure improvements to encourage trucks to choose a route other than Ryrie St, because at the moment an efficient alternative does not exist.”

The draft traffic plan designates McKillop and Fyans Sts and Breakwater Rd as future east-west freight routes in a bid to divert trucks from Ryrie St. The plan also cites the proposed Bellarine link, a long-planned extension of the Geelong Ring Road to Bellarine Hwy, as a potential freight route.

According to City Hall, 26,000 vehicles drive on Ryrie St per day, including 2500 not stopping in central Geelong.

About 2500 trucks drive on the street per day, with 500 passing through the city.

TRUCKING HELL: Trucks on Ryrie St, earmarked a no-go zone for heavy vehicles.

An extra 293 trucks per day drove along Ryrie St since the introduction of restrictions on Malop St, according to City Hall.

Ratepayers Geelong president Peter Mitchell agreed Geelong desperately needed a bypass for trucks.

But he said Cr Kontelj was “dreaming” about a bridge across the bay, saying the idea had been around for decades.

“It’s a cool idea but I'll believe it when I see it."

The bridge could also create obstacles for marine vessels entering Corio Bay, he added.

Mr Mitchell described the "residential" McKillop St, which connects to Bellarine Hwy, as a poor route for trucks due to its surface, slopes and railway crossing.

“There are a number of schools and emergency services down there which you don’t want trucks passing,” he said.

“It’s also a tight corner on a downhill stretch and any sizable truck would have trouble making that turn (from Latrobe Tce).”

There’s a story behind every smile...

General and preventive dentistry Orthodontics, braces and Invisalign Veneers, bridges, crowns, dentures Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening Implants

...we’d like to be a part of yours

www.NorlaneDental.com.au

WE ARE HERE



Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm Sat 9am - 4pm Toll Free 1800 246 247 Phone: 5278 2666 124 Sparks Rd, Norlane 3214

SPARKS RD

12417007-CG17-19

*conditions apply

PLUME ST

Book in for your Free Orthodontic / Implant Consultation

TO PRINCESS HWY MELBOURNE

Caring for the community over 25 years

Latest Digital X-ray technology Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) Sleep Dentistry Same day Cerec Crowns Same day Emergency Appointments.

LOVE ROUTLEYS PIES AND PASTRIES? Then enter the Routleys competition on the Geelong Indy website to win a

‘Family Favourites Pack’ voucher, valued at $150.

To win - Just guess how far Sam threw the donut

www.geelongindy.com.au/competitions

12430461-SN43-19

6 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

NEWS SCARED CAT: GAWS volunteer Will Key and Teddy get ready for this year's Halloween appeal. 199473 Picture: LOUISA JONES

Baby killer’s jail time cut

By Luke Voogt

Donations a treat at shelter

By Natalee Kerr A Halloween fundraiser for the region’s homeless “lovable monsters” is seeking donations from supporters.

Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) launched its "spooky" Tricks and Treats appeal this week in support of the organisation's Moolap shelter.

Residents who chose the 'treat' option would provide cash donations to help GAWS pay for care including flea treatments, vaccinations and desexing, explained fundraising manager Cara Kirwin.

Anyone who chose the 'trick' alternative would instead arrange their own fundraiser in support of the appeal, she said.

“We're asking people to not be afraid to get into the spirit of a GAWS Halloween and

show their support.

“The Tricks and Treats appeal is a great way for our local community to have some fun and help make a scary difference to the lives of local animals.”

Trick fundraisers could include giving up an "indulgence" for a week, running a marathon or combating a "fear", GAWS suggested.

Ms Kirwin said workplaces and schools could also participate with “spooky” morning teas or Halloween dress-up fundraisers.

The not-for-profit organisation cares for 5000 animals annually, offering many a “second chance of finding their forever homes”, she said.

Tricks and Treats is accepting donations until to 31 October at gaws.org.au or the shelter, 325 Portarlington Rd.

A Bell Post Hill man who crashed into a pregnant woman’s car killing her unborn baby could leave prison in four months following a re-sentencing.

Shane David Bausch, 58, pleaded in February guilty to dangerous driving, driving with illicit drugs in his system and failing to appear on bail.

In March County Court judge Wendy Wilmoth sentenced him to three years’ jail with a non-parole period of two years.

But Court of Appeal judges David Ashley and Robert Osborn this week re-sentenced Bausch to two years, one month in jail with a non-parole period of 15 months.

Justices Ashley and Osborn declared that Bausch had already served 340 days of his sentence, making him eligible for parole in four months.

Bausch drove through a give-way sign crashing into pregnant Amanda Davies' car on the Midland Hwy near Bannockburn in 2016.

She suffered a broken pelvis, rib and spinal fractures, and liver, lung and spleen lacerations. She was airlifted to hospital and placed in an induced coma.

Her unborn baby girl was stillborn at 31 weeks after an emergency caesarean section.

Ms Davies' other two children in the backseat were uninjured.

Preliminary testing found drugs including methylamphetamine in Bausch’s blood, County Court heard in February.

The February hearing followed Bausch failing to appear in court while on bail in October,

CONVICTED: Shane David Bausch. sparking a police manhunt and his arrest in November. The arrest left him with police-dog bites that required plastic surgery.

In re-sentencing Bausch, Justices Ashley and Osborn found that an acquired brain injury reduced his moral culpability.

They attributed the crash to a "disastrous misjudgement" rather than "protracted dangerous driving”.

Bausch had spent a "considerable" part of adult life in jail but avoided re-offending since leaving prison in 2010 to raise his children, the court found.

But Justices Ashley and Osborn almost doubled his driving ban to nine years.

“Provided he does not drive again, (he) has some real prospects of rehabilitation,” they said.

12428967-DJ40-19

geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 7

NEWS

Waste fiasco ‘end in sight’

By Natalee Kerr Geelong’s council is exploring “end markets” to recycle household waste as permanent kerbside collection looks set to return in the "coming weeks", according to a City Hall executive.

Council was holding discussions with Australia’s largest waste management firm, Cleanaway, to resume kerbside recycling services “as soon as possible,” said City Hall's services director, Guy Wilson-Browne.

“We are working with Cleanaway and the waste industry to process and find end markets for kerbside collected recyclable material,” he said.

“We will communicate in coming weeks what materials can be recycled from the kerbside collection.”

More than 4000 tonnes of Geelong’s kerbside recycling was sent to landfill since the state-wide closure of SKM Recycling’s services in July, costing ratepayers an additional $129,500 per fortnight, according to City Hall.

SKM held a contract with City Hall to process 28,000 tonnes of recyclable material produced by greater Geelong each year before the shutdown of its South Geelong depot.

Council sourced external “end” destinations for recyclables including cardboard, cans and glass bottles since the closure of the local facility in a bid to ease the closure’s impact.

Last week Cleanaway announced its acquisition of the collapsed company and has since resumed normal recycling services for six Victorian councils.

Cleanaway’s chief executive officer Vik Bansal said “significant” progress in clearing waste stockpiles from the former SKM sites has occurred since its acquisition.

“We expect to gradually restore operations in Victoria over the coming months to provide councils with a quality, sustainable solution for their recycling,” he said.

SEAL OF APPROVAL: Workers lay asphalt containing recycled plastic from car parts near Lorne.

Road ‘goes plastic’

By Luke Voogt Old bumpers and plastic car parts are now part of the Great Ocean Road in a “ground-breaking” resurfacing of a 1.5km stretch near Lorne.

A Geelong-based company supplied more than three tonnes of recycled plastic – equivalent to about 730,000 plastic bags – for the resurfacing, according to Regional Roads Victoria.

“This project will save an amount of plastic equal to about 300,000 plastic bottles from entering landfill,” the authority’s regional director Ms Miller-Olsen said.

“We’re constantly looking for ways to improve the sustainability of our road-building and repair practices.”

The project on the “famous” route was the first to use PlastiPhalt on a Victorian arterial road and a “significant” achievement in recy-

cling, Ms Olsen said.

Workers also recycled the site's existing asphalt for about 10 per cent of the new surface, and laid the mix at a lower temperature to lower carbon emissions, she said.

The works are part of $50 million in State and Commonwealth funding for the Great Ocean Road.

Geelong-based company GT Recycling used exterior car parts to make the plastic component of the asphalt mix, its business development manager Brett McLean explained.

“It’s derived from automotive parts from local commercial sites, which would normally (go to) landfill,” he said.

The process had created extra jobs with the company investing in new technology to process the plastic parts, Mr McLean said.

Asphalt maker Fulton Hogan then blended

the plastic component into the mix.

The company’s Lara production supervisor Ryan Craig described using broken bumpers and similar components as a great use of resources.

“It actually improves the performance of the asphalt, it’s a two-for-one special,” he said.

Performance testing indicated the mix had improved strength, durability and longevity compared to traditional asphalt, Mr Craig said.

The company began supplying PlastiPhalt for a few small stretches of road about two years ago and had yet to assess its long-term performance, he said.

But based on testing Mr Craig expected the new surface to last longer than normal asphalt.

“Hopefully that stretch stands up to the test of time and (becomes) another valuable part of the Great Ocean Road.”

WHAT’S ON Advertising Sales Executive - Geelong Base + Super + Car Allowance + Commissions About the Role...

Working closely with the Advertising Sales Manager and our internal stakeholders, your role will be to source new business while developing existing-client opportunities using our exclusive sales methodology.

FROM BROADWAY TO BALLROOM

THIS IS EDEN

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER, 2.00PM

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER, 8.00PM

Cabaret Seating (BYO nibbles) Full $40 | Conc $38 | Seniors $35 | VIP $35 Theatre Seating Full $38 | Conc $34 | Seniors $30 | VIP $30

Theatre Seating Full $ 40 | Conc $38 | Seniors $35 | VIP $35

You will consult and recommend both print and digital advertising solutions for the Geelong Indy and co-publications including Ocean Grove Voice, Geelong Coast magazine, Geelong Coast Kids, and Geelong Coast New Homes & Land Magazine.

The position will be based in our Geelong West office.

12428783-SN43-19

About the Company...

NORTH BELLARINE FILM FESTIVAL 2019

2020 SEASON PROGRAMME LAUNCH

FRI 15, SAT 16 AND SUN 17 NOVEMBER Weekend Pass Opening Night Full $61.50 | Conc $51.50 Full $26 | Conc $21 Session Tickets Full $14.50 | Conc $12.50

WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER 5.30PM

The Geelong Indy is part of the Star News Group. A Family owned company with more than 100 years of experience producing editorial content and advertising campaigns. Originally known as the Geelong Independent, we are Geelong's largest circulation free community newspaper, priding ourselves on engaging our audience through the publication of relevant content.

Our range of print, online and digital products enable businesses and individuals to connect with targeted audiences effectively and efficiently.

BOOK WITHNOW YOURAT CREDIT CARD ON 5251 1998 OR AT ANY BOOKNOW ONLINE WWW.GEELONGAUSTRALIA.COM.AU/POTATOSHED OR WITH CREDIT CARDCUSTOMER ON 5251 1998.

CITY OFYOUR GREATER GEELONG SERVICE CENTRE.

41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale VIC 3222 www.geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed

The Geelong Indy is a local free weekly newspaper, published every Friday with an estimated readership of over 166,000 across our print and digital platforms.

potatosheddrysdale potatosheddrysdale

To apply, send your resume with covering letter to The Advertising Manager: fernando.loaiza@geelongindependent.com.au 12429535-CG41-19

8 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

NEWS

CA130419-R-ADDY

Nine arrests in local raids

By Luke Voogt Geelong police arrested nine alleged offenders in raids at Norlane, Lara, Lovely Banks, Breakwater and central Geelong on Monday in a state-wide operation.

Officers arrested eight males and one woman, aged 16 to 51, as they executed warrants as part of Operation Liege.

After the raids police charged a 16-year-old Lara boy with assault, criminal damage and motor vehicle theft.

He had been bailed to appear at Children’s Court at a later date, police said.

Police also arrested a 17-year-old Lara boy, a 44-year-old Norlane woman, four men from Norlane aged 32, 40, 43 and 51, a 36-year-old Lovely Banks man and a 40-year-old Breakwater man.

The Geelong nine were among 57 people that police arrested in raids across Victoria over three days this week.

Detectives executed warrants across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with the majority of those arrested aged 15 to 21.

Police laid multiple charges for offences including carjacking, aggravated burglary, robbery and vehicle crime linked to serious offending.

The operation resulted from a state-wide “investigative capability” established in July to

disrupt high-harm, high-impact youth offending, North West Metro Region Commander Tim Hansen said.

Detectives across Victoria shared intelligence to identify a priority list of people wanted by police to ensure their arrest, he explained on Tuesday.

Operation Liege targetted offenders who allegedly caused significant harm to victims and impacted on the community’s “feelings of safety”, Cmdr Hansen said.

“These crimes include carjackings, aggravated burglaries, armed robbery and serious street robberies – all horrendous crimes which leave a long-lasting impact on victims.

“Our message to those committing these offences is clear – police will find you, we will hold you to account and we will ensure you do not continue to inflict harm on the Victorian community.”

The operation follows Taskforce Burns’ investigation into a series of group thefts at retail, electronic and phone stores across the state between July and September.

Detectives charged 34 offenders aged between 13 and 19 with more than 150 offences including robbery and shop theft.

Operation Liege and other localised initiatives had resulted in hundreds of arrests, Cmdr Hansen said.

www.geelongaustralia.com.au

PHONE: 5272 5272

MEETINGS

PUBLIC NOTICE

COUNCIL MEETING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS

The next ordinary meeting of council will be held at the Council Conference and

Do you have some great project ideas

Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop

for your community group? Would you

Street, Geelong on Tuesday 29 October

like to develop those ideas using project

at 7.00pm.

management tools?

This meeting is open to the public.

The City is running two free project management workshops. Each workshop

Watch council meetings live online at

runs over two days. See below for dates:

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings

•

Workshop 1: Monday 11 and 18 November – 6.00pm to 9.00pm

CEO EMPLOYMENT MATTERS COMMITTEE MEETING

•

Workshop 2: Tuesday 12 and 19 November – 11.00am to 2.00pm.

A meeting of the CEO Employment Matters Committee of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Thursday 31 October 2019, commencing at 3.30pm to consider one confidential item that relates to a

If you would like to attend the workshop, please have a specific project you would like to explore.

To book your spot email: •

Monica Butler at mbutler@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or

•

contractual matter.

Jane McIntosh at jmcintosh@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

The meeting will be closed to the public whist this matter is considered

Bookings close Monday 4 November 2019.

PUBLIC NOTICE FLICK THE SWITCH TO LIGHT OUR TREE CALLING ALL KIDS 12 YEARS AND UNDER! Enter your details for your chance to win a chance to flick the switch and turn on Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree on Friday 8 November!

opening night event to enjoy the show.

One lucky child will be randomly drawn on the night to flick the switch alongside Santa and our event hosts.

Ten finalists will be randomly drawn. Each finalist and their immediate family will receive access to an exclusive area at the

Enter now at: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas

TRAFFIC CHANGES MAJOR EVENT DAY – A LEAGUE GAME CHANGES TO TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT – SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER To keep supporters safe on game day, the traffic conditions around GMHBA Stadium will change from 5.00pm.

Times

SEEING RED: Robbie Carroll and Tash Macadam with Billy the Kidney at the first Geelong Big Red Kidney Walk.

Kidney walk takes first step

By Luke Voogt After undergoing two kidney transplants already at age 20, Louie Hehir wants to give back to the charity that has given him “so many opportunities”.

Louie had his first transplant at five but when the new kidney failed at 10 he spent four years on dialysis waiting for another.

"I’ve got quite a few more years left on this one hopefully,” the Geelong West resident said.

“I had a little health scare at the start of the year but, touch wood, I’m going well."

Louie joined about 25 people including Geelong councillor Anthony Aitken in an inaugural Geelong Big Red Kidney Walk at Eastern Park on Sunday.

“We want to keep growing the event and raising awareness of Kidney Health Australia and the brilliant work they do,” he said. geelongindy.com.au

Louie remembered visiting Gold Coast theme parks while on one of the charity’s Kidney Kids Camps, which “took away the stress and anxiety of having a chronic health condition”.

“They bring people from across the country who have kidney disease and transplants. It makes you feel normal for a week.”

Louie hopes to eventually grow the Geelong Big Red Kidney Walk to 200 people.

The uni student and aspiring politician is also campaigning for legislation changes requiring people to “opt out” of donating their organs when they die rather than “opting in”.

Former Geelong Cat Tom Lonergan, who lost a kidney in an infamous on-field collision in 2006, was scheduled to attend but was unable to for family reasons.

To donate to Louie's cause visit www.bigredkidneywalk.org.au/geelong

Strong, Lonsdale,

Hopkins Street

between Fyans and Terrace

Verner, Foster and

and Park

Kilgour Streets

Balliang Streets

Crescent

Access via Yarra

Resident

Street, but expect

access only via

delays

Fyans Street

Moorabool Street,

5.00pm

Full street closure

6.15pm-

Single southbound

7.35pm

lane open

7.35pm

Full street closure

9.00pm

Street reopens

Latrobe

Speed limit reduced to 40km/h and one southbound lane closed Road reopens

Please note: •

•

•

All businesses will operate normally

in Kardinia Park from 3.45pm at

and can be accessed by side streets.

Entrances A, C and E.

Emergency service access will be

•

GETTING TO THE GAME Bus routes 1, 24, 41, 42, 50, 51 and

Disability permit parking is available via entrance E.

maintained at all times.

•

Limited paid parking is available

•

A taxi rank is located on Moorabool Street, outside the E9 car park.

55 will be diverted to Yarra Street

For more information call 5224 9111 or

from 5.00pm to 9.00pm.

visit www.kardiniapark.vic.gov.au

12430680-FA43-19

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 9

SENIOR LIVING Advertisement

Joy of music at Baptcare Baptcare Coasthaven Community, a residential aged care facility in Norlane, is providing weekly music shows to promote relaxation and group interaction among residents.

“Music is a form of reminiscence therapy for our residents, which can be incredibly healing,” says Jill Lamprell, Baptcare Lifestyle Assistant and facilitator of music shows.

“The songs are soothing and fun for residents, often reminding them of a time when they were younger,” she explains.

Residents are invited to attend three weekly shows, including ‘Golden Memories Activity’, where they are encouraged to sing along to the words on a screen, ‘Hymn Singing’, where they sing some of their favourite hymns, and ‘Music with Jill’, where residents sing along and move to songs they have chosen.

“Our residents love singing along to an old Chuck Berry song called ‘A whole lotta shakin goin on’,” says Jill.

“They shake in their seats to the music and really enjoy tapping their toes, moving their shoulders and arms, and sometimes clapping or using shakers and tambourines,” Jill explains.

Music is becoming increasingly popular in aged care settings and is recognised as an activity that can lead to improved quality of life for older adults.

Along with the residential care at Coasthaven, Baptcare also provides a wide range of home care services to Norlane and the surrounding areas, supporting older people to stay in their own home, maintain their independence and remain connected to their community.

Baptcare Coasthaven Community would like to invite you to its community celebration

Music provides therapy and interaction for residents at Baptcare Coasthaven Community. day on Saturday 16 November from 10am to 2pm. There will be refreshments and family activities, tours of the community, and information about Baptcare’s residential aged care and home care services.

Visit baptcare.com.au/coasthaven or phone 13 BAPTCARE (13 22 78) for more information.

Baptcare Coasthaven Community is a new residential aged care community in Norlane that opened its doors in March 2019. It provides excellent care for older people who can no longer live at home.

Baptcare Coasthaven Community has government-funded places available, meaning there are places available for DHHS and

Baptcare Coasthaven Community

The best of care in Norlane

Community Housing clients and other government-supported clients.

Coasthaven is part of a community hub that includes a café, playground, community garden, workshop and more.

Coasthaven is run by Baptcare, a not-forprofit organisation with more than 70 years of experience in caring for older people.

‘My dog, Lucy, and I love sitting with the other residents to watch the Geelong footy games.’

– Helen, Coasthaven resident

Norlane’s newest residential aged care community is now open and welcoming new residents like Inga, who appreciated the helpfulness of the staf right from the beginning: ‘My English isn’t very good – I found the aged care process diicult to understand. Haley [staf member] was so patient and sat down with me to call My Aged Care together. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without her.’

Fellow resident, Helen, is enjoying the friendly atmosphere at Coasthaven: ‘There’s a strong sense of community here – you really get to know the staf and your neighbours.’

There are still some places available at Coasthaven so get in quick to secure yours.

Government funded places available.

RESIDENTIAL

Aged Care

Call 13 BAPTCARE (13 22 78) or visit baptcare.org.au/coasthaven

Baptcare Coasthaven Community 45 Robin Ave, Norlane WELLMARK | BPT28726 | COASTHAVEN | HP | GI | OCT 19 12423243-FA43-19

10 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

NEWS

Euros ‘shoot’ Lara koalas A German film crew searched for You Yangs koalas this week while shooting a documentary set to air to five million people in Europe.

Local tour operator Echidna Walkabout guided the crew through the mountain woodlands in search of the furry critters.

The documentary would draw tourists to the region and shine a spotlight on the plight of local koalas, according to Echidna Walkabout’s Roger Smith.

“It's a classic win-win story," he said.

"The economic, promotional and feel good benefits to the region of documentaries like this are astronomical."

Wildlife brought more than 10,000 international visitors to the You Yangs and each koala was worth $25,000 to the local economy, Mr Smith estimated.

Even the film crew brought economic benefits, staying at Little River, and renting vehicles and buying provisions locally, he said.

The choice of the You Yangs for the docu-

Demo tips in musos’ night Budding local musos will find out how to release demos at a free night with industry figures in Geelong next week.

City Hall has teamed up with industry body APRA AMCOS to host the Meet the Locals events at Beave’s Bar on Thursday.

The night would also provide “small group sessions” with industry representatives, City Hall said.

Councillor Jim Mason urged aspiring musicians to attend.

“I’m sure many would benefit from asking questions and learning useful tips from industry professionals about how to get their music to the next level.”

City Hall said registrations were available at Eventbrite.com.au.

mentary highlighted "growing international fascination" with the location, Mr Smith said.

Fellow Echidna Walkabout founder Janine Duffy this week guided the crews through the trees home to the world’s most-famous noncaptive koala, Clancy.

The documentary focused on the impact of climate change and tree clearing on koalas and would screen in Germany and France in coming months, Mr Smith said.

Many Europeans were worried about “draTIPS: Local musos like Chloe St Claire will be able to hear free industry advice next week.

Picture: REG RYAN

matic declines” in wildlife worldwide and liked to watch documentaries investigating conservation efforts, he said.

He and Ms Duffy had worked with numerous documentary makers in the You Yangs over 26 years, he said.

The filming comes as Parks Victoria drafts a master plan for the You Yangs and Serendip Sanctuary.

Mussels ‘key’

by Luke Voogt Mussels could be a cheaper, more environmentally-friendly source of omega-3 than fishy alternatives, according to a Waurn Ponds nutritionist leading an international study.

Deakin University's Lee Hamilton worked with Stirling University colleagues to feed 12 Scottish students mussels three times a week for a fortnight.

Depending on each student's diet, different amounts of mussels replaced their regular protein source at lunch, Dr Hamilton explained.

“We cooked them a number of different recipes, including spaghetti with mussels, mussel couscous, and bread with mussel broth.”

A "relatively small amount" of mussels was enough for participants to meet recommended omega-3 targets, the study found.

“Some of them even saw an improvement in their omega-3 index,” Dr Hamilton said.

“That’s critical as the omega-3 index is an important marker of heart health.”

Omega-3s are fatty acids important for brain development and inflammatory balance.

12429420-CG41-19

geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 11

Write to us:

LETTERS Airport misses the bus We choose to use public transport wherever possible.

Last week we arrived from the Gold Coast to Avalon Airport at 3pm after a regular direct flight but the SkyBus timetable to and from Geelong Railway Station was very poor, with only four trips daily to Avalon and three to Geelong.

We would have to sit and wait until 6.10pm for the next bus, said the SkyBus customer service person, who also said he was tired of hearing similar complaints. Of course, we would then need a connecting local service, which is far more regular, to our home.

I’m told SkyBus now has exclusive rights at Avalon. We noted that the Melbourne SkyBus Express, which meets every flight, left for Melbourne with a single passenger.

Our only alternatives are: get a family member to drop us off and pick us up; pay a fortune to get there and back by taxi; or pay exorbitant parking fees at the airport, which have recently increased.

I expressed my concerns to SkyBus and got the company’s standard reply about “financial constraints”.

There’s not even a shuttle bus to the Lara train station.

I thought Avalon wanted to encourage locals to use its airport.

Maybe it will be Tullamarine for us next time.

Steve Taylor Jan Juc

Power, water need rethink Baseload-power surety and water-management delivery require strong bipartisan leadership and a federal template that is not derailed by flora and fauna and other dubious-claims scenarios.

Victoria, while not Robinson Crusoe, doesn't do either of the aforementioned well.

Renewables have the capacity to provide but supplementary product. For industry to remain competitive, both it and the domestic market require baseload power surety at an affordable price.

An upgraded Murray-Darling rivers scheme requires Victoria to become a co-operative partner. Added to that, an additional dam in the Otways, where it does rain, is essential additional infrastructure to service the Geelong's significant regional growth.

Barwon Water's fall-back position of sourcing water from the Anglesea borefield is akin to lotto in terms of reliability, replenishment and longer-term potential greenfield downsides.

On a national basis, governance has got to get further on board with the fledgling wasteto-energy industry. Also, South Australia's uranium needs to be used to embrace nuclear technology, which is now safer, cheaper and more portable.

In concert with this, more has to be made from gas and the benefits of portable liquid hydrogen from the North West Shelf.

So far as drought-proofing is concerned, it’s imperative that northern Australia's monsoonal runoff is collected and piped to food bowls as well into river systems for responsible irrigation purposes.

As deputy PM Michael McCormack recently noted, Australia's $60 billion agriculture industry could become a $100 billion industry by 2030 with investment in water catchment and

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 1/47 Pakington St, Geelong West, 3218 Fax: 5249 6799

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to Julie and the team at Spendless Shoes for their excellent customers service. I have a small size and they went above and beyond toe source a pair of size-five sandals I liked.

Carol, Corio

Buckets to the recent dumping of old barbecues on roadsides. The culprits are probably scummy types suddenly without their old barbies and residing somewhere around Torquay or southern Geelong.

Disgusted, Torquay

Have your say - it’s free 1/47 Pakington St, Geelong West, 3218 Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au Facebook.com/GeelongIndy Fax: 5249 6799 Contributions must be less than 50 words and include the writer’s full name, address and phone number. other dam infrastructure.

Richard Worland Manifold Heights

Power of extra charges I have trouble understanding the costs of supplying our electricity.

First, we have the various generators: hydro, wind, solar, gas and coal.

Then one wholesale company purchases the power from these generators.

The power is then distributed to a licenced area by only one company via its poles wires and meters.

The meter readings are passed on to retailers, who do nothing more than send out accounts and are responsible for those annoying phone calls.

Ten years ago there were only two retailers but now there are approximately thirty-eight.

Why? My latest account comprised a service fee of $1.47 a day for the pole and wire company, for which discounts don’t apply.

The retailers claim the buy-back price for home solar if the same is the wholesale price paid to the generators, which is 12c per kilowatt (Kw). Using rounded figures, the listed price is 39 cents per Kw, with a pay-on-time discount of 39 per cent, saving 15 cents for an actual cost of 24 cents.

Failing to pay on time attracts a penalty of 61 per cent.

The generators receive 12 cents a day, the poles-and-wires company receive $1.47 and the wholesalers and retailers receive 12 cents, plus 14 cents for any late payment.

It’s not the cost of generating that’s the problem, it’s the retailers we have to support.

Ray Harrison Bell Post Hill

Andrews to lose power Victoria under the Andrews Labor Government is sleepwalking into a power crisis.

What Premier Daniel Andrews forgets is that making wind turbines and solar panels would also be impossible without fossil fuels, and they need fossil-fuel power as backup because renewables only supply 29 per cent of their rated output.

It’s complete nonsense to talk of reducing fossil-fuel use 50 per cent by 2030, which would be a recipe for disaster. Does Mr Andrews really want to turn back the clock in Victoria and make us live like the Amish?

Is carbon dioxide really that bad we have

to decarbonise the economy? Arrhenius, the father of greenhouse theory, postulated that a temperature rise of up to 8C would be highly beneficial because food production would increase.

When dinosaurs roamed Earth carbon dioxide levels were 2000ppm and plants and trees grew much larger and life prospered. However, with today’s modest 409ppm we should realise that the positives of a modest increase in warming would far outweigh the negatives.

Unless Victoria starts to build at least two HELE coal fired planets immediately there will be critical shortages of baseload power five years down the track.

It’s time to stop demonising coal and get serious about providing adequate baseload power, which renewables simply can’t provide.

When will Mr Andrews wise up?

Alan Barron, Grovedale

Socialists out of climate bag It’s time to put to the carbon dioxide argument to rest.

There is no "climate emergency" and the cat's now out of the bag: it’s not about climate at all but politics and a push to socialise western society. Pro man-made climate change crusaders such as American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Potsdam Institute director Ottmar Edenhoffer, former UN climate chief Christine Figueres, teenage climate warrior Greta Thunberg and Rebellion Extinction say so.

At a local level we have Geelong’s council beating itself up about acting on the non-existent "climate emergency", or is that global warming or just climate change?

It’s staggering to think about the cost of this ideological scam and the number of noses in the cash trough as people still argue about the influence of a tasteless, odourless trace gas, essential to life, comprising .04 per cent of Earth's atmosphere and which is not even on the Government's register of pollutant gases.

Kathleen Hart Grovedale

Charge both or neither The recent Extinction Rebellion protest in Melbourne’s CBD reportedly cost taxpayers $3 million in police time while diverting resources from attending more-pressing law-enforcement matters.

In 2017 the Andrews Government charged Milo Yiannopoulos $50,000 for the cost of policing violent far-left protesters who turned up

to stifle his free speech.

In 2018 the government charged Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux $68,000 for the police to fend off the same violent, far-left totalitarians.

The Labor Government should remain consistent: either, charge Extinction Rebellion organisers for what they cost the taxpayer in policing or withdraw the bills charged to rightwing speakers. A refusal to do either would be a clear indication the bills for Mr Yiannopoulos, Ms Southern and Mr Molyneux were direct attempts to stifle their free speech.

If the charge rule applies only to movements with allegedly extremist views, then Extinction Rebellion cannot be exempt.

Gail Bradbrook, who helped found the movement after taking copious amount of hallucinogenic drugs in Costa Rica, calls for mass ingestion of psychedelic chemicals. Another, Stuart Basden, says Extinction Rebellion isn’t about the climate” but about toppling “European civilisation” and “neo-colonialism”.

This movement is undoubtedly radical and rebellious, perhaps far more so than the libertarian and conservative voices the Andrews Government attempted to stifle.

Labor must charge Extinction Rebellion for the cost of police resources or withdraw the bills for the right-wing speakers.

Beverley McArthur MP Member for Western Victoria Region

Voices of the past It's 150 years since the death of Melbourne pioneer John Pascoe Fawkner.

In October 1803 the sailing ship Calcutta reached Sullivan's Bay, now known as Sorrento, to establish a settlement.

A convict bricklayer began erecting stout buildings, and was befriended by an 11 yearold boy transported with his father.

"Hello, Mr Buckley."

"G'day young Johnnie."

"The marines say this place is too harsh to support a settlement."

“Aye, lad. There's no fresh water, no useful timber, and the sandy soil’s not much suited to agriculture."

"They're talkin' about movin' somewhere else. I've heard them mention Van Diemans Land."

"That big island, across Bass Strait?"

"That's the one, lad."

"That'll be another adventure, but I'm comin' back 'ere one day. I've bin up th' bay in a boat. I reckon there's bound to be a big river up there where I might start a fine town."

"Good for you, Johnnie! What's the rest of your name?"

"Fawkner, sir. John Pascoe Fawkner."

"That's an impressive name! Keep dreamin' lad, your plans might just come true one day.

"And yours, too, Mr Buckley."

"Oh, no. Bill Buckley will be well and truly forgotten in 200 years, but you could have a good future out here in the colonies."

"Thanks, Mr Buckley. I'd better be goin' - I'm supposed to be tending me father's garden."

"Good bye, lad. I don't much care for life in Van Diemans Land, I think I'll make some other plans."

We all know the rest.

Melva Stott Anglesea

Advertisement

The local solution for storing caravans, boats and more From caravans to cars, motorhomes to boats, Store A Caravan Geelong provides undercover, affordable and versatile storage for any vehicle.

With on-site management and security, the new company offers a “secure and monitored” storage option, employee Luke Summerhayes explains.

“Our fully secure and modern Geelong warehouse allows you to store your vehicle when it’s not in use,” he says.

“Our facility is fully monitored and alarmed, with security bollards, fencing, automatic roller doors and CCTV monitoring.

“You can have peace of mind that your asset is securely stored.”

Storing a vehicle with Store A Caravan is particularly useful when space at home is limited, Luke says.

“You can free up valuable space at home with our storage solutions,” he says.

“Storing your vehicle correctly can help 12 GEELONG INDY

|

prevent avoidable weather damage, costly repairs, theft and improve resell value.”

The family-run business has had “great results” since opening last month, Luke says.

“The response from customers in our first month has been fantastic,” he says.

“Everyone has been really pleased with our service and appreciated how we’ve dealt with their individual needs.”

With flexible short-term or long-term options, Store A Caravan also offers drop-off and pick-up services, Luke says.

“If you need your caravan or vehicle at a certain place delivered or collected, we can get it there for you with both tilt tray and towing services available,” he says.

At the convenient location of 116 Furner Ave North Geelong, Store A Caravan is open five days a week.

For more information visit www.storeacaravan.com.au or phone 0499 22 33 00.

Friday, 25 October, 2019

Store A Caravan Geelong can provide storage solutions for any vehicle. geelongindy.com.au

Undercover Secure Storage From $49/Month

0499 22 33 00

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Services Available To enquire about our caravan storage prices please call: 0499 22 33 00 Or visit us at 116 Furner Avenue, North Geelong VIC 3215

Call: 0499 22 33 00 Facility: 116 – 122 Furner Ave, North Geelong www.storeacaravan.com.au

12430693-LB43-19

geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 13

Transform your Backyard •฀Cabins฀&฀Studios •฀Outdoor฀Entertaining •฀African฀Thatches •฀Cubbies฀&฀Playgrounds

Mark Zimmer Managing Director of Aarons Outdoor Living Geelong can now provide a “one stop shop” for all your back yard needs.

With their new 3600 square metre Aarons superstore opening up in Old Geelong Road Hoppers Crossing on the 1st January 2020 there has never been a more exciting time for

Super

SALE

their customers, “our new Hoppers outlet will be over three times the size of our current one here in Geelong, Mark says.

on฀NOW

From a Gazebo, Pergola, Bali Hut, African Thatch, Swimming Pool, Spa, Artificial Grass, Paving, Bamboo Screen, Outdoor Blinds, Poolside changeroom, Studio, Cubby House, Landscaping, Pots, Aarons can do the lot.

“Not only can we transform your entire backyard and turn it into a Tropical Oasis we can do it without you having to dip into your savings”.

OPEN 7 DAYS

Aarons now have a finance facility available to our customers whereby up to $100,000

Free no obligation site inspections available.

Ph 5272 1307 | www.aaronsoutdoors.com.au 139 Melbourne Rd, North Geelong

Just call Mark on 0499 417717 or email geelong@aaronsoutdoor.com.au

Stacey Barker, General Manager of Release Property Management Geelong, has over 15 years’ experience in the Property Management industry.

Specialising in leading a team and implementing detailed processes and procedures, Stacey continuously exceeds her client’s expectations. The Residential Tenancy Act amendments are coming in 2020, these are the most comprehensive changes to the Act in over 20 years.

As leaders in the industry, the team at Release Property Management are experienced and knowledgeable experts that are here to help.

Love Cheese & Yoghurt?

Cheeselinks’ Managing Director, Janet Clayton purchased the business in 2011. Since then Cheeselinks has achieved continued, sustained growth in all areas.

Now You Can Make Your Own

Cheeselinks supply quality cheese and yoghurt making ingredients, equipment and training to domestic and commercial cheese and yoghurt makers in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.

CHEESELINKS supply a complete range of cheese and yoghurt making ingredients and equipment, including our very own Yoghurt Maker!

Call into our Warehouse at Unit 1, 148-150 McClelland Ave, Lara 3212 Victoria Ph: (03) 5282 1984 or visit our website JANET CLAYTON

Janet and her staff keep abreast of the latest innovations and trends. They strive for continuous improvement, to provide an exceptional level of customer service, the highest quality goods and technical advice to their customers while offering them the personal touch and maintaining a high level of professionalism and business acumen.

12418603-SN21-19

12430672-SN44-19

www.cheeselinks.com.au

12430359-FA43-19

to the value of your property and at the same time the customer will not have to pick up the phone and coordinate tradesman, Aarons will do the lot, Mark says.

12430464-CG43-19

can be borrowed to complete your full backyard makeover adding an automatic 200,000+

Factory Direct - Qualified Tradesmen Unbeatable Prices & Improved Service

201910178538_1-LB44-19

14 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

FINALLY FRIDAY

Leo’s dancing night away

By Luke Voogt

COLOURFUL CHARACTER: Leo Sayer returns to Geelong next month.

Getting on stage still makes Leo Sayer feel like dancing – even after celebrating his 71st birthday earlier this year.

“I might be 71 but everything’s there and all the songs come back,” he said.

“There are times in between where you feel your age and struggle to get up in the morning.

"But as soon as I get up there on stage the adrenaline takes over.”

Sayer said he still sung hits like You Make Me Feel Like Dancing in the same notes as when he recorded them in the ’70s.

“It would be easy to take them down a key to make them more comfortable,” the Englishborn singer said.

“But I like reaching for the sweet spots. According to everyone else I’m still singing well and reaching the notes.”

The pop icon comes to Geelong after returning from a “massive" tour of Europe and England.

“I’m surprised with how many young people we’re getting,” he said.

“We’re all in this really strange situation where we’re even more popular than ever.”

Online platforms and the return of vinyl had led to a new generation of kids discovering ’70s music, Sayer said.

But, ironically, he and his musical peers never thought the songs they were recording would be “classics”, he explained.

“It was just intended to please the kids at the time,” he said.

“Then somebody discovers it 20 years later and says, ‘wow this is a classic’.”

In his latest recording venture he shut himself in a barn, discarding the commercial studio to produce new album Selfie all by himself.

“It was time to finish the whole thing myself rather than pick up the phone and rely on everybody for the finishing touches,” he said.

Countless up-and-coming musicians were producing music this way, Sayer explained.

“I thought why don’t I shut myself away and do this,” he said.

“We can do a lot of it at home – I’ve got a big barn that I’ve put together where I live in the southern highlands.

“You can manipulate all the strings and the horns yourself. It got easier as I went along.

“I thought, ‘oh my god, I can do a guitar solo on a keyboard!’

“I think the album arguably has ended up sounding very human – as if humans are playing.

“You’re playing something that is just digital signals but you’re tricking people into thinking, ‘hey, that was played by a bunch of guys in a room’.”

While Sayer dabbled in modern production methods for the album, its songs still echo his hits from the ’70s.

“I’m not Missy Elliott, I’m still Leo Sayer,” he laughed.

“When we played (the new songs) in Europe, my god, the effect was as if they had always been there. They blend in very well with the originals – people almost couldn’t tell the difference.”

Sayer looked forward to playing his new album weaved into his classic hits at Geelong Arts Centre on 30 November.

“Geelong’s a really happening place and a lot of good musicians are from there.”

Sayer will perform hits like My Heart, More Than I Can Say, Moonlighting, The Show Must Go On and When I Need You as part of his Just A Boy tour of his adopted homeland.

12430492-LB43-19

G A T E W A Y H OT E L ww w. th eg at ew ay ho te l.c om .au Fri day 15t h Nover mb er

Fri day 29t h Novem ber

LIVE AT YOUR LOCAL

COM .AU WW W.L IVE ATYOUR LOC AL.

Saturday 11th January 2020

WOLFE BROTHERS

band Celebrating the evolution of Australia’s most iconic ippi, FROM BEGINNINGS with Twilights, Axiom, Zoot, Mississ ... to all of LRB’s Greatest Hits Is On Its Way, Lonesome Loser, BRINGING BACK THE MEMORIES with Reminiscing, Help ... AND MANY, MANY MORE! Playing to Win, Little Ray of Sunshine, Needle In A Haystack *Terms & Conditions Apply | *Cool Change - The Little

River Band Story

Marcia Rae MORNING MELODIES - October 31st & DIN NER 7 DAY S ALL YOU CAN EAT BUF FET - LUN CH • Kids Indo or Play room Acc omm oda tion • Fun ctio n Roo m Cori o Ph: 527 5 1091 Gate way Hote l 218 - 230 Prin ces Hwy

Ve nu e!

Ge elo ng ’s Be st Live En ter tai nm en t geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 15

FINALLY FRIDAY

Stage music

By Natalee Kerr With five musicians and a historian, Geelong’s Drop of a Hat is a “bit of an unusual” band, according to member Colin Mockett.

But he's confident that the group's combining of songs with history provides a “delightful experience” for audiences.

“We’re not your typical music group,” Mockett confided to the Indy.

“We’ve tried very hard to not just do a concert of popular songs, instead we’re making things interesting by adding a historical perspective into it."

Mockett said the band would share its rendition of some of the “biggest” hits of the last century at a Potato Shed morning concert next month.

Despite performing in morning shows for more than two decades, Mockett still felt “awkward” performing in the early hours.

“Your body is not really ready for it. It’s a very strange thing, but one that is highly pleasurable,” he explained.

“It’s really odd when you’re driving home at two in the afternoon thinking ‘wow I’ve just done a full show’.”

Mockett said he was “very proud” of the 19 songs selected for the show, ranging from The Beatles to Creedence Clearwater Revival.

“All of the band put in suggestions for their favourite songs and then we threw out some

12427541-LB40-19

MUSIC HISTORY: Geelong's Drop of a Hat performs at the Potato Shed next month. and put some others in until we were happy with it.

Mockett said he narrated each song's pivotal moments alongside a “big screen” displaying artist imagery.

“I place the music into historical context and the band perform it live. It becomes all the more interesting when you get to see and hear about the people who are involved with the music.”

Mockett hoped the stories behind the songs would “surprise people”.

“You might be really familiar with a song but you don’t necessarily know the motivation behind the person who wrote or performed it.

“I hope the audience have those light globe moments and think, ‘I want to find out more about this’.

“They’ll be singing along with the songs and talking with their friends about the background. It’s a great combination.”

Mockett said the band members' ages “spans the ages” but they were "really enjoying" their music after recently introducing a younger musician to the line-up.

“I’m delighted with the band. We’ve had it together for 20 years but now we’ve got this shift where we're taking on board the next generation.

"We’re loving it.”

Golden Hits of the 20th Century plays Drysdale’s Potato Shed on 12 November.

12430489-LB43-19

In times of crisis, you can give

where it’s needed most

Please donate now 1 3 S A LV O S | S A LV O S . O R G . A U 12396940-RA33-18

16 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

FINALLY FRIDAY

Sci-fi thriller creeping out

By Natalee Kerr Black slime, voice modulators and smoke machines are set to take over Geelong’s theatre scene when a “dark and creepy” sci-fi thriller arrives next month.

Described as a combination between Stranger Things and Twin Peaks, The Irresistible follows the relationship between a family after two sisters experience a “supernatural” encounter.

Told through a series of intertwining stories, actress Adriane Daff said the play is “open” to different interpretations.

“We leave some gaps for people to fill in the blanks. There’s space for people to be really active, pull the pieces together and crack the mystery,” she said.

“The story isn’t linear in some parts and we are constantly changing characters so it’s a ride for the audience.”

The “unique” two-person show sees Daff and fellow actor Tim Watts perform more than 15 characters using microphones to modulate their voices.

“It’s such a cool tool to play with,” Daff said.

“The minute you try improvising with a different voice it changes the game - you can very quickly morph into characters and say things that you wouldn’t normally say.”

Daff, who also co-wrote the production alongside Watts and director Zoe Pepper, said using the voice tool was “incredibly liberating”.

“We wanted to push ourselves to create something that was quite different and we really pushed the voice manipulation to the furthest point we could,” she said.

“The show requires an incredible amount of focus, you can’t have a moment blanking out, you’ve got to be present the entire time.”

The 35-year-old, who has been acting for more than a decade, said the production is one of her favourite shows she has “ever” done.

“This has definitely been a show that has pushed me to do things I hadn’t done before,” she said.

“Sometimes I’ll play two characters at the same time and have this conversation with myself, it’s strange but really enjoyable.

“I love playing so many characters so much now that it’s a challenge going back to other shows where I play just one.”

The Sydney-based theatre-maker said she was “super excited” to perform three shows at Geelong Arts Centre from 7 to 9 November.

“It’s so much fun to bring it to new people that haven’t seen it before,” she said.

Hearing the audience’s thoughts and perspectives following the performances is something Gaff said she was looking forward to.

“It’s a very satisfying thing to be able to speak with people after the show,” she said.

“The audience really bring that final piece of the puzzle.”

SCI-FI: Scenes from "dark and creepy" play The Irresistible, playing Geelong next month.

“Cullen & Fahey bring Lawson & Banjo joyfully back to life.”

ABC TV

‘BANJO’ PATERSON

DEAD MEN TALKING GEELONG TRADES HALL - 7.30pm THURS 31ST OCT Tickets $35/25 https://www.trybooking.com/BEUOC

Hillarious!

WIN 1 OF 3 DOUBLE PASSES TO THE ULTIMATE INXS thanks to Geelong Indy & Six by Nine Agency TOUR

TOURING NATIONALLY 12430390-CG43-19

WARREN FAHEY

HENRY LAWSON

12430677-CG43-19

MAX CULLEN

www.geelongindy.com.au/competition

The Slide Over Here Tour For Competition Details go to: www.geelongindy.com.au/competitions

SAT 2 NOV THE WOOL EXCHANGE, Geelong SUN 3 NOV PRINCE BANDROOM, St Kilda MON 4 NOV THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Yarraville facebook.com/ProShowsEntertainment facebook.com/DontChangeINXS facebook.com/sixbynineagency

THE SLIDE OVER HERE TOUR 12430661-CG43-19 DontChangeVICNovA3V2.indd 1

geelongindy.com.au

13/7/19 2:13 pm

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 17

DINE OUT

Value on the Oppy’s menu It’s the value for money that keeps diners returning to Oppy’s Bistro at Norlane Hotel.

The bistro’s fantastic all-day menu from midday to 8.30pm offers tummy-filling goodies starting at just $11, making Oppy’s a great spot for a quick and hearty lunch.

Add fast and friendly service and pleasant surroundings and it’s no wonder Oppy’s Bistro has a stream of regulars enjoying the venue.

But the value doesn’t end there - public bar meals are available for lunch and dinner from $8.

The Oppy’s Bistro classic menu offers a great range of casual and seasonal dishes for both lunch and dinner, including steaks, seafood, pastas, risottos and stir fries.

A lovely display of sweets is in the dessert case for patrons who still have a bit of room left.

There are also plenty of good-value deals including senior two-course meals from just $16.90 for lunch.

Oppy’s Bistro features speciality nights with pizza or pasta from $12 on Mondays, schnitzels from $11 and parmis from $13 on Tuesdays, and steak from $15 on Wednesdays.

And now the bistro has even more variety on its specialty night menu with burgers starting at $13 on Thursday and curries from $16 on Friday.

Oppy’s Bistro is family friendly with a

Norlane Hotel chef Ash with a curry. children’s menu and playroom facilities.

Norlane Hotel is renowned for its homage to Sir Hubert ‘Oppy’ Opperman, one of Australia’s sport heroes in cycling during the early part of last century.

You can’t miss Oppy’s at Norlane Hotel, located on Princes Highway and open seven days a week.

A succulent chicken parmagiana at Norlane Hotel.

Available 7 days - Lunch or Dinner

A TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF ROCK N ROLL

Relx & Enjoy Cafe Now Open

Buy One Main Meal and GET the 2 nd Main Meal for

HALF PRICE

Present this coupon and buy one main meal to receive 2nd main meal of equal or lesser value for half price.

VALID UNTIL 01/11/19

2-8 Princes Hwy, Norlane (opposite Ford)

5278 2423

Conditions apply. Limit 1 coupon per person.

Excludes bar meals and all day menu & specials.

Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on special events.

Available 7 days - Lunch or Dinner Buy One Main Meal and GET the 2 nd Main Meal for

Private Meeting Room Available

DOORS OPEN 6PM MEALS SERVED 7PM SHOW APPROX 8.30PM

2 COURSE DINNER

HALF PRICE

Present this coupon and buy one main meal to receive 2nd main meal of equal or lesser value for half price.

VALID UNTIL 01/11/19

MEMBERS - $45 NON MEMBERS - $50

2-8 Princes Hwy, Norlane (opposite Ford)

515 BELLARINE HIGHWAY MOOLAP

BOOKINGS (03) 52 502 349

5278 2423

Conditions apply. Limit 1 coupon per person.

Excludes bar meals and all day menu & specials.

Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on special events.

SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

THE 70’S WHERE IT ALL BEGAN!

Available 7 days - Lunch or Dinner

► OVER 28 YEARS Buy One Main Meal and GET the 2 nd Main Meal for

► 2 NOVEMBER 2019 ► 7PM-12AM

HALF PRICE

► TICKETS

Present this coupon and buy one main meal to receive 2nd main meal of equal or lesser value for half price.

VALID UNTIL 01/11/19

FROM 8PM

WITH DJ AARON FROM AZZWORKS ENTERTAINMENT

UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday 26th October Halloween Disco Saturday 9th November Dinner Dance Saturday 16th November Family Disco

Please book on 5250 2349 515 Bellarine Hwy Moolap Bookings Essential | Phone: Leanne 5250 2349 E: info@clubitalia.com.au | www.clubitalia.com.au

18 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

1154 Princes Hwy, Waurn Ponds

HOURS: Mon - Fri 8am - 3.30pm Breakfast Sat & Sun from 9am

•฀Foccacia •฀Homemade฀Mufins •฀Cakes

•฀Freshwater฀Creek฀Sponge •฀Slices •฀Gluten฀Free

Available 7 days - Lunch or Dinner Buy One Main Meal and GET the 2 nd Main Meal for

HALF PRICE

Proudly Serving Julius Meinl Coffee

1154 Princes Hwy, Waurn Ponds 5243 1154

5243 1154

Conditions apply. Limit 1 coupon per person.

Excludes bar meals and all day menu & specials.

Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on special events.

Present this coupon and buy one main meal to receive 2nd main meal of equal or lesser value for half price.

VALID UNTIL 01/11/19 12422636-SN28-19

ON DOOR $20ea ► SNACKS AVAILABLE

12430490-NG43-19

PRE-PURCHASED $15ea

1154 Princes Hwy, Waurn Ponds

5243 1154

Conditions apply. Limit 1 coupon per person.

Excludes bar meals and all day menu & specials.

Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on special events.

12430500-LB43-19

geelongindy.com.au

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.

SATURDAY GARDEN – The Heights Spring Garden Fair & Flower Show 10am-4pm at The Heights, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown.

Also Sunday. Children’s activities, music, artists, Devonshire tea, coffee, sausage sizzle, plants for sale plus much more. Gold-coin entry.

DANCE – Dancing Globe 8-11.30pm at The Globe Theatre, Winchelsea. Entry $8, includes supper, door prize and raffle. Enquiries 0409 253 188.

BALLROOM – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances to Ben Constanzo at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

Enquiries 0418 584 051.

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

SUNDAY 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.

MONDAY COMMUNITY – Rosewall Community Kitchen 1.303.30pm at Rosewall Community Centre, 36 Sharland Rd, Corio. Cost $6. Enquiries 0419 585 986.

THURSDAY

NORTHERN DELIGHT: Staff, dignitaries and community members gather for the official opening of Corio’s Rosewall Community Centre this week. City Hall said the $3.5 million “state-of-the-art hub” offered nearby residents of Geelong’s northern suburbs access to a range of facilities, including activity rooms, a hospitality training kitchen and even pottery equipment.

PROBUS – Ladies Probus Club of Grovedale East meets 10am at the Uniting Church Hall, cnr Reserve and Torquay Rds, Grovedale.

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 and Friday.

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

TUESDAY SQUARE – Geelong Club Dancers square dance class for children and parents 6.30-8pm for $5, mainstream dancers 8-10.30pm for $12, 33 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 0435 091 277.

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

MUSIC – Mainly Music program for carers and babies, 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 ANCESTRY – Geelong Family History Group meets 7.30pm at Belmont Library, High St, Belmont. Speaker Rob Hamilton. Enquiries geelongfhg.com.

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 Friday 12.45-3pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. All ages welcome. Also Friday. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

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.

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

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 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 – Beginners’ tai chi 9am at St David’s Uniting Church, Talbot and Aphrasia Sts, Newtown. Cost $10. Enquiries 0409 662 106.

BOWLS – Carpet bowls every Wednesday and Friday 12.45-3pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. All ages welcome. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

BOCCIA – Geelong Boccia Club meets 10am-midday at Geelong Basketball and Netball Centre, 1 Crown St, South Geelong. All ages and abilities. Cost $5. Enquiries bocciageelong@gmail.com.

MUSIC – Bellarine Country Music Group meets 6pm at the Belmont Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Enquiries bellarinecountrymusicgroup.com.

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

The Geelong Indy’s Community Calendar is a free service for not-for-profit community organisations only. Entries appearing under specific days are printed the week of the event only. Deadline for submission is the Friday before the intended date of publication. Please keep submissions short, simple and include the day, date, time, location and a contact phone number. Emails without attachments are preferred. Email editorial@geelongindependent.com.au or write to Geelong Indy, 1/47 Pakington St, Geelong West, 3218.

SAT, 23rd NOV Show Only $20 / Meal & Show $50

BABBA FRI,16th 11thNOV OCT SAT,

SAT, 7th DEC

ShowShow Only Only $25 /Presale Meal & $20 Show $55 Show Only $30 / Meal & Show $60

MADONNA TRIBUTE SHOW SAT, 30th NOV

Presale $30 or At Door $35

UPCOMING SHOWS COMEDY @ the Sphinx hosted by Verve Promotions Sat 9th Nov - FRENCHY “Turn It up“ Thu 5th Dec - ISAAC BUTTERFIELD “Why So Serious“

CAZBAR Free Admission. Doors open 9pm. Dress code & photo ID applies.

General Admission $10 from 8PM

Sat 26th Oct – POW! Sat 2nd Nov – Wooshka

12429992-FA42-19

geelongindy.com.au

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 19

Welcome to

Mobile Hairdressers We can come to you

Monday Night Special

ADORATION HAIR STUDIO

Pasta & House Wine $25

Conditions apply

Monday – Sunday Breakfast & Lunch Monday, Friday & Saturday Open for Dinner with a New Exciting Menu!

0430 299 718

'./ CeehWXeeb Ij =[[bed] š mmm$[Xedo_leho$d[j$Wk š F^0 +((' ,&-(

12430857-CG43-19

Colours, foils & trims Specialist in grey hair HCP approved

8H;7A<7IJ Â&#x161; BKD9> Â&#x161; :?DD;H

12430645-SN43-19

Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PRESSURE CLEANING 12430310-LB43-19

t $PODSFUF %SJWFXBZT 1BUIT $BO 3F TFBM t 5JNCFS %FDLJOH $BO 3F TFBM t )PVTF 8BTIEPXOT t #SJDL $MFBOJOH

Di Pasquale Concreting

t 4UPSN 8BUFS 1JQFT $MFBOFE t 1BWJOH t 4IBEF 4BJMT

Eco-Friendly

ďż˝ Terrazzo Restoration ďż˝ Concrete cleaning and colour sealing

0423 427 764

Jason Call: 0491 710 582

12393330-RA29-18

ďż˝ All types of paving ďż˝ Commercial work ďż˝ House Slabs

12328036-PB43-16

EliseE Welcome to Spring Racing wearing our beautiful designs from: ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; 12429853-SN43-19

ALL TYPES OF BLINDS AT FACTORY TO YOU PRICES!

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

12369693-LB43-17

MOSS, MOULD & LICHEN ROOF TREATMENT x

Terracotta Tiles

x

Colorbond

x

Laserlight

x

Solar Panels

x

Furry Tails Dog Grooming Salon

Skylights

12430745-FA43-19

Pet clips and specialty breed trims available for all breeds of dog do d og great an and nd smal small. all. al l Furry Tails was established in 2004 and is owned and operated by a certiďŹ ed master groomer with over 20 years experience in the industry.

P: 1300 007 411 www.mossremoval.com.au

20 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

Previously located in Walsgott St North Geelong, now grooming from our luxury purpose built salon in Purnell Rd Lovely Banks.

Opening Hours: Saturday 9am - 5pm

Address: 270 Purnell Rd, Lovely Banks, 3213 | Phone: 0432 204 584 Find us on Facebook

geelongindy.com.au

networkclassifieds.com.au Trades & Services

12393418-LB28-18

Call Phillip

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

Free Quote

(include your name, address and phone number)

Di Pasquale Concreting

We accept payment by: VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS

ďż˝ All types of paving ďż˝ Commercial work ďż˝ House Slabs

(1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local ofďŹ ce)

ďż˝ Terrazzo Restoration ďż˝ Concrete cleaning and colour sealing

0423 427 764 Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

GKM HOME MAINTENANCE ŕ¸&#x20AC;

Rec No. 16943

STONE BENCHTOPS Overlay Over Your Existing Benchtops With Stone.

Change The Look Of Your Kitchen In A Day! Call for a free quote 0425 825 504 www.dsstonebenchtops.com.au

LIC: 108668

Call Us Today For our FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE!

V Landscaping

Lighting Power Points Phone & Data Hot Water And more...

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

6HUYLFH DOO &RDVWDO DQG &RXQWU\ $UHDV $OO ZRUN *XDUDQWHHG

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PRESSURE CLEANING

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

PH 0412 594 991 www.domdimasilandscapes.com.au

t $PODSFUF %SJWFXBZT 1BUIT $BO 3F TFBM t 5JNCFS %FDLJOH $BO 3F TFBM t )PVTF 8BTIEPXOT t 1BWJOH t #SJDL $MFBOJOH t 4IBEF 4BJMT t 4UPSN 8BUFS 1JQFT $MFBOFE Eco-Friendly

Jason Call: 0491 710 582

We NEVER

Close

V Reblocking/Underpinning

Lic. 23691

General Notices

2 U J D Q L ] D W L R Q

UNDERPINNING Including lifting of Foundation, Brick Repair Permits & full guarantee, Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report

section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

DUURZDQWHQQDV FRP DX

FREE quote

Contact FRED 0418 379 028

V Painters/Decorators

Highlight Painting

BATHROOMS

Interior & Exterior

12415372-CG14-19

Sam 0402 310 506 or 5275 3897 V Plasterers

Phone Ken 0428 21112429665-RC42-19 719

12430305-SN43-19

V Concrete Products & Services

Accredited Concretor

Phone Clint

Troy Grundy 0411 354 573

1228045-HM19-16

Skip Bin Hire Call 5278 4869 or TXT 0401 419 104

2m $150 6m $350

3m $185 4m $250 8m $450 16m $750

Bigger bins available on request

$10 off all bins Must present coupon valid 30th Oct 2019

0424 162 540

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

Â&#x2021; 7LOH *URXQW &OHDQLQJ Â&#x2021; &DUSHW 8SKROVWHU\ &OHDQLQJ Â&#x2021; 6HUYLFH

Motoring

SPECIALISING IN ALL TYPES OF CONCRETING

Transformer

V Plumbing

Buy, & Sell in our

BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONCRETING

Call Brad 0412 623 683 bradsconcreting@hotmail.com

12429728-FA42-19

Call Michael 0419 562 532

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Thumbs Up Tile Carpet Rejuvenation

Over 25 Yrs Experience

No Job Too Small Free Quotes Trading 20 Yrs

12430220-RC42-19

0438 662 147

A1 GLENFINE CARPET CLEANING

ALL AREAS PLASTERER

1145410-LB30-14

Dustless Machines New & Old Floors Free Quote Quality Guaranteed

12369572-RC43-17

Floor Sanding & Polishing

12361840-CG33-17

V Floor Services

Acute Floors

Crossovers, Driveways, Paths, Sheds & garages, Exposed Aggregate, Coloured.

Ph: 0408 817 987 V Rubbish Removal

PLASTERING

V Cleaning Services

FREE DEODORISING

Cleaning Painting

â&#x153;ŽAll aspects of plastering â&#x153;ŽNo job too small â&#x153;ŽFree Quotes â&#x153;Ž Geelong & Bellarineâ&#x153;Ž Reliable â&#x153;Ž Punctual â&#x153;Ž REC no. 76248C â&#x153;ŽMark 0423 511 896

Trades & Services section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

4 Rooms $99

LEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOF

â?&#x2013; FREE quotes all area â?&#x2013; Pensioner Discount â?&#x2013; Quality Service 12416285-CG15-19

Â? Your choices & working to your budget Â? Guaranteed start & ďŹ nish dates Â? Full bathroom renovations ~ Shower repairs Retiling ~ 7 year guarantee

V Roofing

C684910-JM2-9

V Bathroom & Kitchens

geelongindy.com.au

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

yes we can

9999-8193 5216 0703 w w w . S e r v i c e To d a y. c o m . a u

V Pressure Cleaning

DOM DIMASI LANDSCAPES

SERVICING GEELONG AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

DP WR SP 0RQGD\ WR 6DWXUGD\

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

V Kitchens

Geelong Electricians

12361843-HM33-17

$17(11$6 $/$506 &&79

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

12414003-CG11-19

C753879-MD1-10

12353061-CG21-17

0404 022 952 g All Pricin t Up-Fron

1(: * $/$50 SURGXFW ZLWK OLYH 9LGHR ,QFOXGHV PRWLRQ VHQVRUV 3URWHFW \RXU YDOXDEOHV ZLWK LQVWDQW 7;7 DQG 9LGHR

'LJLWDO $QWHQQDV 'DWD J $QWHQQDV 6DWHOOLWH ,QVWDOOV +RPH 7KHDWUH

Lounge Suites Fully QualiďŹ ed Technician All areas Estab 20 years

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

Greg 0419 894 442 or Adam 0409 958 867

GROVE ELECTRICAL

V Antennas

0RELO DUURZ DQWHQQDV#KRWPDLO FRP

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

All types of electrical work.

No job too small.

Free Quotes. Pensioner Discounts.

DRAIN CAMERA

geelonghomegarden.com.au

V Handy Persons

V Electricians

DEADLINES

1234398-RC27-16

12389226-RC21-18

LEAKING ROOFS

0401 909 575

12379200-RA06-18

ŕ¸&#x20AC;

Home & Garden Property Maintenance / Gardening / Hedging, Pruning Decking / Landscape / Instant Turf / Gutter Job Handy Man / Rubbish Removal / Tree Lop Odd Job / Mulch & Stones QUALITY SERVICE & FULLY INSURED

12428142-RC38-19

Online: networkclassiďŹ eds.com.au (24/7) Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Fax: 03 5945 0667 Email: sales@networkclassiďŹ eds.com.au

12361472-DJ34-17

CONCRETER Any Job Including Colour Concrete No Job Too Small

V Plumbing

12362716-ACM35-17

Placing your classiďŹ ed advert is so easy...

V Garden Services 12424296-RC31-19

V Concrete Products & Services

1211012-PB50-15

V Deadline

Trades: 5pm Wednesday ClassiďŹ eds: 11am Thursday

www.networkclassifieds.com.au

Place your ad in print and online

Professional Tree Company Servicing All Areas ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

*Not available with any other voucher or coupon

section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

5216 0702

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;ŕ¸&#x20AC;ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

ŕ¸&#x20AC; ŕ¸&#x20AC;

Jasper - 0476 187 337 Tristan - 0476 122 676

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 21

HOMES AND LAND Advertisement

Buyers camp out for land Halsey said.

“Last week, we had a couple of sales secured on the day. That hasn’t happened for a while. Typically, people shop around, come back in a few weeks, and buy according to the price point and calibre of the product.

“But we’re seeing inquiry levels lifting. We haven’t had that urgency, that need, to buy on the day for some time.”

Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said buyers had been “waiting and waiting and waiting”.

“Everyone’s come back to the market,” he said. “We’ve got population growth happening here and people need to find a house.

“Everyone coming to Coridale were locals, from Lara. It’s a great show of support when locals start camping out to buy.

“This is our seventh residents’ club project, we’ve had camp-outs for them for 12 years.

Why people love them so much – beside the pools and gyms and bells and whistles that go with it – is because they get to know each other so well.”

Estate manager Josh Fraser said people were surprised how quickly sales happened at Coridale.

“Couples missed out in the first stage and are now saying they’re going to camp,” he said.

Mr Costelloe said Villawood didn’t release its Coridale lots until it had a planning permit, and its engineering sorted, in order to mini-

Number-on buyers Faith Wood and Jason Reeve. mise title delivery times.

“We’ll be starting construction around Christmas and we’ll be able to deliver titles next year and people can start building houses by the end of next year,” he said.

“I think the first residents could move in in

General Notices V

Announcements

Public Notices and Event

V

General Classifieds V

Monumental Masons

With every life a legacy is left in the hearts that hold the memories...

From Thursday 7 November 2019, there will be road closures along the Drysdale Bypass

Drakes Road will be permanently closed at the point where the Bypass connects into the road network.

These closures are required to complete works on the Drysdale Bypass. There will be clear detour signage in place to guide you along the new route.

To plan your journey, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au

1800 105 105 contact@roadprojects.vic.gov.au roadprojects.vic.gov.au For languages other than English, please call 9209 0147

0790 | Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

Road closures

Public Notices and Event

V

General Classifieds

Male Masseur. $60 per hour. Corio. Open 7 days. No texts/ blocked numbers.

Phone: 0400 197 703

฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀ ฀

Find local work in the

Employment

Find it in the

Real Estate

HOUSE CLEANING Experienced, reliable, insured, ABN, references. Ovens cleaned from $120.

Kerryn 0457 058 157.

Pets & Services

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE Anyone advertising a puppy, dog, kitten or cat in Victoria for sale or re-homing will need a source number from the Pet Exchange Register and a microchip identification number.

It is now an offence to advertise unless the source number and microchip identification number is included in the advertisement or notice.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au

Massuer Male to male massage.

By appointment only.

Enquiries welcome.

Phone or text Peter: 0498 000 840

V

Tuition

GERMAN TUTORING AVAILABLE. Please contact Roman 0404 095 965.

Employment V

Positions Vacant

V

Caravans & Trailers

Make Extra $$$ in your spare time to support your income or for fitness, by becoming a reliable and enthusiastic independent distributor delivering local newspapers and leaflets in your local neighbourhood.

www.eklegal.com.au | 0407 562 355 | emily@eklegal.com.au

Ph: 5221 4047

Home Services

V

Walkers Wanted

฀

฀ ฀

section of Network Classifieds.

V

12430869-FA43-19

Legal Services

฀ ฀

DELONGHI Evaporative cooler.

Only used twice, new condition. $100. Phone: 0418 597 988

Jessica: 0450 365 978

EMERSON High quality legal services with a friendly and positive edge KILPATRICK LEGAL in Geelong

Motoring

For Sale

FOR SALE Guitar/amplifier and books $780 negotiable.

Please call Dale 0415 841 649

In Geelong

Call us on

1300 654 910 or apply online at

www.fermax.com.au 12386923-LN18-18

Buy & Sell in our

V

Adult Services

Two lovely Asian Ladies Ready to please Available 24/7.

12412120-RC08-19

Local businesses are invited to become a business partner for the WIL Network.

To provide sponsorship and support for our local Women In Leadership Network for current and aspiring leaders

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

A GREAT MASSAGE

V

Professional Services

BARWON WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP NETWORK

$180

Massage Therapists

www.johnstonemartmemorials.com.au 1300 696 896 THOMASTOWN | DANDENONG | SPRINGVALE | FOOTSCRAY | NUNAWADING | NSW

12429067-SN43-19

V

V 12420453-FA24-19

We supply Monuments to all Cemeteries in Australia.

We can also do Renovations, Inscriptions, Photos, Bronze Plaques and Accessories

Home Services

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS Free pick up and delivery. Work guaranteed. Call 5223 2506 or 0418 302 883.

John Stonemart Memorials DRYSDALE BYPASS

Whitcombes Road west will be temporarily closed at the Portarlington Road intersection until March 2020.

mid-2021. It will take us about 12 months to build the first stage and take them six to eight months to build their homes.”

Villawood has six releases scheduled for the next month across its Armstrong, Coridale and Wandana projects. For more details, go to villawoodproperties.com.au

12423634-SN31-19

Buyers will be camping out again to secure lots at Lara West as Geelong’s property market enjoys a surge driven by interest rate cuts, buyer concessions and growing confidence.

Villawood Properties has reported a quick sell-out of the first release in its new 1100-lot Coridale project at Lara West together with a rush of sales across its Armstrong precincts in recent weeks.

A growing urgency in the market was reflected by anxious buyers who arrived the night before releases at both Villawood’s exclusive resident-club project Coridale and Armstrong’s green hideaway precinct Sanctuary last week.

Five families have already signalled they will camp out to snare their dream block in Coridale’s 18-lot second release this weekend.

The arrival of the campers, the first locally in two years, underpins a powerful showing across the region by Villawood.

While the new Coridale is being snapped up, Villawood’s figures show its sales averaging at least 60 per cent of the broader Armstrong Creek growth area’s total sales for several months now.

Villawood’s selling agent Oliver Hume posted 26 sales in September on the back of 31 in August and is on track for more than 30 in October, with three new stage releases in coming weeks in the corridor.

“There is urgency creeping back into the market,” Armstrong estate manager Daniel

TRAILER Tradies 6x4, new tyres, excellent condition, $600.

Phone: 0418 172 455

Find your special occasion needs in our

Celebrations section of Network Classifieds.

section of Network Classifieds.

section of Network Classifieds.

22 GEELONG INDY

|

Friday, 25 October, 2019

geelongindy.com.au

MOTORING

MIKE HANNEYSEE CAR SALES 139 FYANS ST SOUTH GEELONG PHONE: 03 5221 8888 www.hanneyseecarsales.com.au LMCT: 900 JUSTIN HANNEYSEE 0409 549 247 • LIAM BLUMFIELD 0459 025 926

Easy On site Finance Available Bad Credit Ok - No Deposit* FULLY OPTIONED ONLY 105,000KMS

1.

CLASSIC: The 1955 Lincoln Continental Mark II.

Able Lincoln

$90.02PW

15 MAZDA CX-5 AKERA 4X4 DIESEL 1EZ2YK

25,999*

$

2.

3.

AUTO, ONLY 98,000KMS

5 SPEED MANUAL

By David Pike Lincoln founder Henry Leland was the guiding light behind Cadillac between 1902 and 1917.

After merging with other companies than leading General Motors until he was 74, he formed a company with his son to produce aircraft engines before producing Lincolns after World War I. In 1922 Henry Ford took over the struggling company but never managed to release more than 9000 Lincoln vehicles. By the late '30s hardly any could be sold above $5000, and the line ended in 1940.

Foreseeing that a medium-priced car would be needed to keep the Lincoln name alive, Ford engaged designers to produce the world's first medium-priced V12 in 1936.

The shape, especially that of subsequent three-window coupes, won wide acclaim.

Not so the 4.4-litre 82kW engine, later 4.8-litre and 90kW, a hastily-conceived unit prone to breakdowns.

The original Lincoln Continental was based on standard Zephyr mechanical components, including the 4.8-litre V12.

From October 1939 through to 1940, 425 convertibles and 54 coupes, appeared as special edition Zephyrs.

Then, with improved suspension and many refinements, the new cars were marketed as Continentals, starting in 1941.

The V8s that succeeded the Continental were mercury-bodied Lincolns and ponderous Cosmopolitans but these were not material for legend.

The Continental Mark II of 1954-57 was a different proposition. Attractively-priced, without ai- conditioning, it was avowedly a modern formal classic.

07 FORD FOCUS LX HATCHBACK WPU 078

$23.36PW

6,999

$

$26.70PW

07 HOLDEN ASTRA CD

* HATCH WMA 731

4.

7,999*

$

5.

LOW KMS, GREAT SERVICE HISTORY

2.0 LTR TURBO DIESEL

$26.70PW

05 MITSUBISHI MAGNA $ ES SERIES II TOV 975

7,999

*

6.

06 PEUGEOT 407 $ TOURING WAGON 1PB 1QF

$26.70PW

7,999*

7.

AUTO, ONLY 95,000 KMS

ONLY 125,000 KMS

REV IT UP 06 SAAB 9-3 $ LINEAR WAGON WZZ 110

$26.70PW

DODGE CALIBRE SXT

7,999

$33.36PW

8,999*

* MY12 HATCHBACK ZJM846 $ 9.

8.

GEELONG’S ONLY INDEPENDENT

AUTOMATIC, FULL SERVICE HISTORY

MAZDA

FACTORY 7 SEATER

SPECIALIST

PH:

12 KIA SOUL HATCH ZSW326

5229 9555

3/13-15 CROWN STREET SOUTH GEELONG

Mazda stars Keleman Motors can save customers a small fortune with dealership quality service and repairs to their Mazda at a fraction of the cost, without affecting the new car warranty.

Keleman Motors is the region’s only independent Mazda specialist and has been in operation for more than 35 years.

There are no third parties at Keleman Motors so customers will get direct honest feedback on the condition of their car, from the technician working on it.

Joe and Shane will spend the time with customers to explain in detail any issues their car may have, and no work will be carried out without approval.

“We will recommend what your vehicle requires and leave the decision entirely up to you whether or not you get the maintenance or repairs done,” Shane said.

“We pride ourselves on honesty and producing only the highest of quality work at a fair price.”

For inquiries and bookings contact Keleman Motors on 5229 9555 or visit www.kelemanmotors.com.au. geelongindy.com.au

*

10.

$45.03PW

13 PEUGEOT 308 $ ACTIVE TOURING ZOH 290

11,999*

11.

AUTO, ONLY 56,000 KMS

www.kelemanmotors.com.au

TURBO DIESEL

12361882-LN33-17

13 KIA RONDO SI MY 11 1AW9XK

$ 46.69PW

12,999

$

*

12 HOLDEN CAPTIVA 7 $ LX4X4 ZCM118

$46.69PW

13,999*

13.

12.

FULL LEATHER ONLY 81,000KMS

1 OWNER, VERY TIDY CAR

79% People 14+ read print newspapers

14 HOLDEN COMMODORE $ EVOKE WAGON 1BE 1XE

$50.03PW

13,999

*

$50.03PW

13 VW PASSAT 130 TDI $ HIGHLINE 1AO 4CX

14,999*

15.

14.

TURBO DIESEL, FULL SERVICE HISTORY

Print still No.1 Local newspapers lead the way 1209057-48-15

10 MERCEDES E250 CDI $ AVANT GUARD SEDAN XOC 468

FULLY OPTIONED ONLY 23,000 KMS

$70.02PW

19,999

*

15 MERCEDES C180 AVANTGRADE AFD 973

12430494-CG43-19

Joe Atkinson and Shane Lockyer at Keleman Motors.

$33.36PW

9,999

$

$106.72PW

31,999*

$

Payments based on 60 months with 35% excluding on road costs. 1. $22,536.80 2. $6,073.60 3. $6,942.00 4. $6,942.00 5. $6,942.00 6. $6,942.00 7. $7,807.80 8. $8,673.60 9. $10,405.20 10. $11,273.60 11. $12,139.40 12. $12,139.40 13. $13,007.80 14. $17,339.40 15. $30,357.00

Friday, 25 October, 2019

|

GEELONG INDY 23

SPORT

All fired up for snapper ON THE BITE Chris Pitman

NEW CATS: Amy McDonald, Mia Skinner and Madisen Maguire landed at the Cats this week following the AFLW draft.

Blues take McEvoy as Geelong adds six

By Natalee Kerr Wallington's Lucy McEvoy has landed at Carlton after the AFLW club took the midfielder at pick number two in the NAB AFL Women’s Draft this week.

McEvoy, the Geelong Falcons’ captain for the past three seasons, was the only member of the team drafted in the top 60.

The year 12 Sacred Heart College student and cousin of Hawthorn premiership ruckman Ben McEvoy averaged 21 disposals in 2019 season.

McEvoy told the Indy she was thrilled to join the Melbourne club.

“Words can’t explain how happy I am.

“I'm so stoked and can’t wait to meet all the girls and the fans.”

Geelong added six new names to its list,

including Torquay's Mia Skinner and fatherdaughter selection Millie Brown.

The Cats selected Skinner at pick 65 from the Falcons, which named her the club's mostconsistent player this year.

Brown made history as Geelong’s first father-daughter selection.

The 18-year-old's father, Paul Brown, played 84 games for Geelong between 1990 and 1999.

The Cats selected Carlton VFLW best-andfairest winner Gemma Wright at pick 34, Casey co-captain Nicole Garner at 50, and Geelong's Amy McDonald at 80.

McDonald featured in the VFLW Team of the Year and placed third in the Cats'best and fairest this year.

The Cats' final draftee, half-forward Madison Maguire, joined the club with pick 98.

LOCAL STAR: Geelong Falcons captain Lucy McEvoy was taken by Carlton as pick number two in the AFLW draft.

Cats seek positive Dandenong results LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club had some mixed results last weekend, losing its one-day game against Melbourne on Saturday before bouncing back with a win against Greenvale on Sunday.

At the Albert Ground on Saturday, Melbourne batted first and racked up a big score of 6/265 on the back of Matthew Brown's 129 from just 135 balls. For Geelong, Andrew Vine (2/37) was the pick of the bowlers, while Josh Blain (2/53) also did a good job.

In reply, skipper Eamonn Vines (69) led the way at the top of the order but a series of scores in the 30s and 20s to most of the other batsmen saw the Cats fall just seven runs short of their target.

This was the second time in three games where the batsmen had all got starts but none could go on to get a significant match-winning score.

On Sunday, though, the contrast was stark.

Greenvale set Geelong a challenging 211 to win with Tim Ludeman smashed a blistering 93 from just 63 balls to see the side cruise home with 15 overs and seven wickets to spare.

The Premier fixture now reverts to two-day cricket, with Geelong travelling to Dandenong over the next two Saturdays. Dandenong has struggled so far this season, so the Cats will look to cash in and get their win-loss ratio back in the positive.

In Geelong Cricket Association, South Barwon looks like registering its first win for the season after a dominant first day against St Joseph’s at the college oval.

The Swans won the toss and sent their hosts in to bat, a decision vindicated by an outstand24 GEELONG INDY

|

EVERGREEN: Thomson opener Grant Dew. ing bowling performance from Nick Lynch who took 7/30 as St Josephs was dismissed for just 113.

St Josephs opener Luke Ibbs (66) was the only batsman to offer any real resistance, almost carrying his bat before being the last man out.

In reply, South Barwon endured a nervous start to be 3/6. However, Joel Davies (28*) and Jack Spence (10*) saw their side through to stumps at 3/50.

These two should get their side off to a good start tomorrow, and only a miracle could help St Josephs win this one.

In division two, newly promoted Mode-

Friday, 25 October, 2019

warre has raced to the top of the ladder after thrashing Bell Park last week.

The Dragons batted first and started strongly, with a 55-run opening stand between Luke Turner (38) and Jamie Spiller (21), but a fantastic spell of bowling from Brendan Wemyss (4/19) completely changed the game.

Despite some late hitting from Ben Spencer (20), Bell Park could manage just 136.

Modewarre never looked troubled in its run chase, with import Jake Hooson (60*) leading the way, while Wemyss (35*) capped off a great game personally as they raced to an eightwicket win in just 39 overs.

The Warriors host St Peters tomorrow, and while the Saints enjoyed a solid win of their own last week against Highton, Modewarre looks like its on a real role and should make it three in a row.

Other selections : TORQUAY v Marshall, Manifold Heights v GEELONG CITY, Highton v BELL PARK. And in the division three match between local rivals St Albans Breakwater and Thomson, the Tigers have the slight upper hand after day one thanks to a magnificent century by evergreen opener Grant Dew (107).

While Dew was clearly the dominant player, his teammates offered sporadic support in their total of 198.

For the Saints, Jake Watson-Searle (5/45) was the outstanding bowler on the day, sending down 24 overs.

With both sides sitting mid-table on one win and one loss, tomorrow’s game is critical to both sides’ finals chances. While St Albans Breakwater has the talent to chase this total down, runs on the board might prove crucial to the Tigers, who should win narrowly.

Snapper fever has well and truly set in, with anglers making the most of any break in the weather to wet a line over the past week.

Corio Bay hosted numerous pinkie snapper to 40cm for anglers casting soft plastics. The Geelong waterfront at first or last light was most-productive, with Gulp soft plastics a standout lure.

The rocks at St Helens boat ramp also saw snapper to 4kg or so banked by anglers casting out baits.

Along the Bellarine Peninsula, Clifton Springs was by far the most-popular location. Squid, whiting, flathead and of course snapper were all been taken this past week.

Squid held over the weed beds in 2.5 to four meters of water. A run-in tide saw cleaner water and the squid came on the chew more, especially for anglers fishing white size three squid jigs.

Whiting anglers picked up good numbers of fish along the Curlewis Bank, along with some surprisingly large flathead.

When the weather was settled snapper made themselves know along the edge of the Point Richards channel.

Fresh bait was key to success, with squid and silver whiting the best choices.

St Leonards was still the whiting capital of the peninsula, with the southern end of the area known as Bourke St producing the best fish. Whiting over 40cm featured in anglers’ bags with pippies the most-desired bait.

Huge squid inundated an area stretching from the entrance of Swan Bay though to the Point Lonsdale Bight.

At the entrance to Swan Bay, 3.5-size jigs did the trick but when around at the bight baited jigs were most-effective on what can only be described as monstersized southern calamari.

Freshwater scene also heated up over the week.

Lake Purrumbete had brown trout over 2kg on the go for anglers casting shallow-running hard-bodies around the weed edges.

Lake Elingamite was super productive for anglers fishing mudeyes under floats, with large redfin and impressivesize rainbow trout also taken.

Closer to home, the Barwon River produced a few smaller-model redfin fire as the weather warmed up. Small diving hard-body lures like the Atomic Shad 40 Deep in colour #17 were ideal.

Carp were also taken too, with corn kernels the preferred bait.

The annual Ron Nelson Memorial Junior fishing clinic will be held at Deakin University Pigdons Rd Waurn Ponds from 9am to 1pm this Sunday. Rainbow trout have been liberated into the dam, promising a great morning to teach the kids how to fish.

Next week anglers should look to wet a line at Clifton Springs for snapper, especially after trying to catch a few silver whiting for bait. Point Lonsdale bight should again be a great location for monster squid, while freshwater anglers should take a drive out west for trout.

BITING: Peri Stavropoulos with a snapper. geelongindy.com.au