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Call to fill Chrissie ‘tub’ with love for our disadvantaged By Natalee Kerr A Geelong welfare agency wants locals to spread festive cheer early with donations for the disadvantaged. Encompass Community Services’ Tub of Love has raised its sights this year after helping almost two dozen families in 2018, according to intake officer Tracey Egan. “We received probably around 300 items from the community. We had bags and bags loads of stuff,” Tracey said. “There were so many generous donations and this festive season we hope to put smiles on even more faces. “We were inundated toward the end trying to get all the donations out before Christmas, so that’s why we’ve decided to open the donations a bit earlier this year.” The appeal sought to support "vulnerable" families during the financially difficult festive season, Tracey explained. “Some struggle at this time of year with the pressure of providing for their families and having such things as Christmas dinners. “The drive helps relieve that pressure and uncertainty by providing much-needed material such as children's presents.” Tracey said Tub of Love would accept donations of non-perishable food, toys, games, books and personal hygiene items at Encompass's Geelong offices and Bunnings Leopold until 2 December.
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Deadly road’s fix ‘worse’ By Natalee Kerr
Geelong's deadliest road is "even worse" after authorities applied a trial safety fix this week, according to a veteran trader on the strip. John Boom slammed the configuration of new turning lanes on Thompson Rd as "unbelievably dangerous". Continued page 2
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PETA fighting sheep dairy By Natalee Kerr More than 10,000 people have signed a petition urging the Surf Coast Shire to reject plans for a $9 million sheep dairy farm at Inverleigh, according to activists fighting the proposal. International animal rights group PETA initiated the petition, citing concerns the farm would be “cruel and environmentally damaging”. The farm would house 6000 lactating ewes whose milk would mostly be processed into powdered products, planning documents have revealed.
PETA raised concerns about the sheep’s welfare, alleging the livestock would be subject to “intense suffering”. Residents near the proposed farm site had also expressed concerns about environmental, waste and water management issues, PETA said. "For the sake of animals as well as to honour its commitment to tackling the climate crisis, the council must say no to this monstrous proposal," a PETA spokesperson said. The proposal complies with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for sheep, the planning application reads.
If approved, the project would operate on the Murnong Farm, trading as Australian Sheep Dairy Company. The land is zoned for farming under Surf Coast Shire's planning scheme but the dairy needs a permit for “intensive animal production”, according to planning documents. “The scheme does not recognise intensive sheep production or a sheep dairy,” the documents explain. “There are no planning codes for sheep dairies or housing lactating ewes as they are not very common across Victoria or Australia.”
The project would provide commercial scale to Australia’s boutique sheep milk industry and create jobs, the planning documents say. “Demand for sheep milk products in Australia and the world is increasing. There are about eight commercial sheep dairy farms in Australia producing about 500,000 litres of milk per year. “The development will provide employment for four full-time stockpersons, parttime and six casual milkers on site.” Submissions on the proposal to Surf Coast Shire closed yesterday.
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From page 1 “There’s just more head-on accidents waiting to happen,” he said. “There have already been five deaths on Thompson Rd this year and this is only going to add to that count.” Authorities painted the turning lanes on Tuesday after calls for a safety upgrade amid the road's spate of deaths since February. Thompson Rd's five deaths has accounted for half of greater Geelong’s road fatalities so far this year, Transport Accident Commission figures show. Drivers turning right to enter or exit Thompson Rd were involved in the majority of its crashes, according to State Government. The six-month trial has also reduced four lanes to two between Morgan and Separation Sts. But Mr Boom said the decision to install right-hand turns into Naughton Ave and an opposite service station in the same lane threatened to produce even more crashes. “Head-to-head traffic trying to turn at the same time from the same lane? It’s deadly madness." Mr Boom said the reduction in lanes would also "destroy" his business. “The works have taken away our roadside car-parking spaces. “Any on-street car parking we had with the other lane is now gone. We had six parks along the road and now we have none. “We have no customers anymore because they have nowhere to park.” The $200,000 upgrades followed weeks of delays since State Government announced the project almost two months ago. Local MP John Eren recently defended the trial despite the most-recent fatality occurring outside the trial zone when a car struck a pedestrian near the intersection of Elmore St, Norlane, in early October. Regional Roads Victoria would “carefully” monitor the road and seek community feedback during the trial, Mr Eren said. Thompson Rd has accounted for 25 serious and 46 minor-injury collisions in the past five years, according to VicRoads.
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IN BRIEF Station death FINAL HOPE: Mahedi Hasan Bhuiyan and Rebaka Sultana with son Adyan Bin Hasan. 200233 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING
Police will prepare a report for the coroner after the death of a 36-year-old Winchelsea man at Geelong Railway Station. The man's death around 6.45pm yesterday was "not being treated as suspicious", police said.
Road blitz A blitz has detected more than 240 traffic offences across Geelong and the Surf Coast as part of a state-wide operation, according to Victoria Police. The local offences included 132 motorists speeding, 10 on drugs, nine drink-driving, 20 unlicensed and 33 unregistered vehicles, police said.
Central sold Corio Central Shopping Centre has sold for $101 million to a Melbourne property syndicate. Media reports on Wednesday revealed that IP Generation had bought the 31,052sqm complex after also buying Quiksilver's former Torquay headquarters for $15.2 million last year.
“Large” theft Burglars have removed a security camera hard drive to steal “a large amount of property” from an Armstrong Creek home, according to police. The culprits also disabled a power box and kicked in a door before leaving with items including a white 2018 Ford Ranger registered 1OE 7FV on Sunday night, police said.
Minister considers family’s visas plea By Luke Voogt Immigration Minister David Coleman is considering intervening in the case of a Geelongbased family facing deportation over their son’s mild disability. Adyan Bin Hasan, 5, faced deportation with his family after immigration officials rejected their application for skilled permanent residency in 2016, the Indy revealed last week. The Indy understands the family can remain in Australia while their case is under active consideration by the minister. Adyan's parents Mahedi Hasan Bhuiyan and Rebaka Sultana this August made a desperate application to Mr Coleman to intervene as their “final hope”. “For the sake of his development we just need the minister’s kindness,” Mrs Sultana told the Indy at the family’s Corio home on Monday. Dr Bhuiyan had feared for Adyan's future "every day" since the Department of Immigration and Border Protection rejected his initial application in 2016, he said. “(For) a week I couldn’t sleep because I was so scared and shocked – I didn’t have any idea what to do." Adyan, a small, shy but curious five-yearold watched the Indy’s reporter intently over his mother’s shoulder as his parents recounted
their fight for residency. Dr Bhuiyan migrated in 2011 to study engineering at Waurn Ponds, returning briefly to Bangladesh in 2012 to marry. Mrs Sultana joined him in Geelong in early 2013 and on 26 December gave birth to Adyan. Four months later specialists diagnosed Adyan with mild cerebral palsy, now primarily affecting his left hand, from a previously-undiagnosed stroke at birth. Dr Bhuiyan applied for permanent skilled residency after finishing his PhD in March 2016 but the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth rejected the application due to Adyan’s condition. Dr Bhuiyan said he had paid for Adyan’s treatment and never received welfare from Australia. He applied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal soon after. In May 2017 the family returned to Bangladesh after Dr Bhuiyan’s father suffered a heart attack, he said. Mrs Sultana worked as a senior medical officer in a hospital while Dr Bhuiyan worked at a university and enrolled Adyan at kindergarten. But “superstitious” locals shunned Adyan and physio services were very poor in Bangladesh, they explained. “I became very worried about my son,” Mrs
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Tower approved The state's planning tribunal has approved a 20-metre phone tower for Ocean Grove's shopping centre despite objections from residents. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal this week overturned Geelong council’s January decision to knock back the Vodafone tower as residents campaigned against the proposed car-park location.
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Sultana said. The family returned to Australia in 2019 before the tribunal rejected their appeal in July. But Adyan’s condition had improved substantially since 2016 and he was quickly learning English during family trips to the library, Mrs Sultana said. “He runs, plays football and climbs up stairs, just like any normal child.” Mrs Sultana is studying to be a GP, while Dr Bhuiyan works at a supermarket and a convenience store, and is confident he can get a university job after securing permanent residency. A psychological assessment in June found Adyan had normal cognitive skills and his occupational therapist described his left hand function as improving. Both parents were "extremely motivated" and "well-qualified" to find employment to fund ongoing therapy for Adyan in Australia, the psychologist wrote. Adyan’s kindergarten also wrote to Minister Coleman describing him as "delightful" and his family as "worthy contributors" that the community would be "deeply sorry to lose". Dr Bhuiyan’s supervisor at Deakin University, Professor Ian Chen, said he was “hardworking” and that he would happily work with him again.
A Geelong man has received a $1000 fine after trying to smuggle drugs into a Melbourne music festival under his foreskin. Benjamin DeLuca was lining up to enter Listen Out last year when sniffer dogs helped police discover the 1.5 tablets of MDMA, Geelong Magistrates Court heard this week.
‘Ugly’ mugshot A woman wanted for arrest has expressed frustration at Geelong Police using an “ugly ass” mugshot in a social media appeal for information to find her. Mariah Charles, 20, commented on the Facebook post that police had a “better” picture they could have used.
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Imports ‘replacing our fish’ on tables By Luke Voogt Commercial fishing in Port Phillip Bay is set to plummet 85 per cent by 2022 amid revelations most Victorian seafood is imported. Seafood Industry Victoria executive director Jonathon Davey slammed State Government for phasing out net fishing as commercial harvests continued to decrease. “There are fish and chip shops in Queenscliff, Geelong and the Bellarine that pride themselves on having local seafood,” he said. “But it’s not going to be available for them.” The bay’s commercial fish harvest had halved since State Government began phasing out net fishing in 2015, according to Victorian Fisheries Authority. Previously fisheries harvested about 600 tonnes per year, which had fallen to a projected 250-300 tonnes for 2019. Mr Davey disputed the figure saying over the past 15 years the annual average was 700 tonnes. After the completion of the ban in April 2022 eight local fisheries will have permits to fish a combined 88 tonnes in Port Phillip Bay. “Eleven tonnes (each) per year is not financially viable,” Mr Davey said. Several of the eight fisheries had already transitioned to hook and line fishing, according to government. This limited them to catching only snapper and gummy sharks, Mr Davey said. The staged introduction of the ban comes as a recent Fisheries Research and Development Corporation study found 80 per cent of
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But prior to the ban commercial net fishing produced "just one per cent of seafood consumed in Victoria" at the expense of recreational anglers, according to Fishing Minister Jaala Pulford. Ms Pulford said the ban was creating a world-class recreational fishery. Recreational fishing in Port Phillip Bay was "worth more than $1.3 billion to the Victorian economy", she said. State Government in May announced $35 million to support recreational fishers including $2.5 million for reef development in Port Phillip Bay. The investment also funded $600,000 for fish-cleaning tables and fishing platforms around Port Phillip, including Corio Bay.
Pair arrested in knife fright Two knife-wielding teens allegedly threatened a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight at Westfield Shopping Centre on Tuesday, according to police. The victim was entering Big W about 3.30pm when a 15-year-old boy and a 14-yearold girl ambushed him with the large, allegedly-stolen knives, police said. “The two offenders have made demands of the victim who was able to run off and alert staff at the store,” a Geelong police spokesperson said. “The two offenders have then walked from the area and out of the Westfield Shopping Centre.” The boy and the girl stole the knives and other items from Big W earlier that day, along with chocolates, drinks and batteries from nearby stores, police alleged. Both had also graffitied walls in the shopping centre's public toilets, according to police. Officers tracked down the teens as they walked through Litte Malop St Mall and arrested them outside the Geelong Advertiser office, police said. Undercover police pinned at least one of the teens to the pavement as they handcuffed them during the central Geelong arrest. Police charged the teens, who were both bailed with conditions not to associate with each other or enter Westfield Shopping Centre. Members of the public and store staff were crucial in helping officers make a quick arrest, the police spokesperson said. “Due to the swift actions of the staff at Big W and the assistance of the community, police were able to make a quick arrest following the incident. “We would like to thank the community for their assistance and support during this incident.”
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Macedonian hall to expand By Luke Voogt Geelong Macedonians have broken ground for a new facility at Batesford that community leaders say will give them “room to grow”. Reverend Cedomir Ilievski consecrated the ground alongside state and federal MPs during a ceremony on Wednesday. “We’re proud we can achieve something here in the near future,” he said. Macedonian Community of Geelong secured $270,000 from Victorian Multicultural Commission for the project last year, said group vice president Zoran Dimovski.
“Since then we've been working tirelessly behind the scenes with (council) to obtain all the relevant permits. It's a great milestone for our community.” The project would expand the existing Macedonian Community Centre for folk dancing, singing and language classes, Mr Dimovski said. “Most importantly, it will provide a much more comfortable home-base for our senior citizens group, who are the ones growing in numbers. It gives us options and space for their expanding needs.”
Geelong’s council is set to introduce a new “ticketless” car parking system as a free-parking trial rolls out next month. The trial will make the first 30 minutes free in all two-hour on-street parks across central Geelong from 1 December, according to council. Parking meters will no longer issue paper display tickets, with motorists required to enter licence plate details to complete parking transactions. The new system will “reduce” the environmental impact caused by paper waste, with 2.3 million meter tickets produced annually in Geelong, council said. Councillor Eddy Kontelj said the concept is one of the “most significant” parking initiatives implemented by City Hall. "The free 30-minute parking trial in 2P zones aims to stimulate interest in the CBD and encourage a higher number of short-term visitors," he said. “It’s a proactive initiative by the council to support our retail and hospitality businesses, and help central Geelong remain a place where people enjoy spending time." Council passed the 12-month parking trial, that is expected to cost more than $1.9 million, by one vote at a meeting earlier this year. The trial forms part of a number of “smart parking” innovations, including a new phone application to allow for a “more efficient” car parking system, council said. The EasyPark app will enable motorists to conduct "up-to-the-minute" transactions and transfer credit to another bay in the same zone.
PARKED: Cr Eddy Kontelj and Mayor Stephanie Asher. Mayor Stephanie Asher said the technologies will make parking more efficient for residents. "This new technology will make it easier for the community to park in central Geelong," she said. “It will remove the need for motorists to display a ticket in their vehicle, meaning they won’t have to return to their car after feeding the meter or paying via the app." The trial comes after council conducted an "internal testing period" from July to test the changes in the technology prior to full implementation.Council will also introduce 20 nonidentifiable parking sensors in zones across the CBD to analyse parking occupancy and turnover. The data will provide an insight into how motorists use the two-hour zones during the trial and help maximise availability of car parking spaces, council said. Similar technology is being used in cities overseas and across Australia, including Melbourne, Warrnambool, Brisbane, Byron Bay and Gold Coast, according to council.
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GOTTA BE SQUIDDING: Police confiscated this man's boat after catching him taking almost four times the calamari bag limit. Officers seized the man’s boat, worth an estimated $7000, fishing gear and calamari on the spot and charged him on summons three counts of exceeding the catch limit. They also charged the man with various other offences relating to fishing in a marine park and boat safety equipment. Mr Parks emphasised that fishers could not claim their catch under the bag limit of someone else aboard their boat. “Furthermore, multi-tripping to exceed the daily catch limit and appear compliant at the
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boat ramp is a deliberate and serious attempt to deceive and is unfair to legitimate recreational and commercial fishers who abide by the rules.” Fisheries officers also caught a Hillside man allegedly trying to take twice the legal limit of calamari last Thursday. They seized his aluminium boat, worth an estimated $6000, calamari and fishing gear on the spot. Mr Parks urged anyone witnessing suspicious or illegal fishing activity phone 133474 anytime.
Cooler ocean temperatures on the other side of Australia led to Geelong recording less than half its average rain last month, according to a local weather service. Geelong Weather Services reported a “very poor” 24mm in October as a natural process called the Indian Ocean Dipole affected waters off Western Australia. The dipole is an irregular oscillation of water temperatures across the Indian Ocean, making the western side warmer and eastern waters cooler. The colder ocean off Australia was “incapable of providing sufficient moisture to condense and form northwest cloud bands”, which usually produced rain over Victoria, Geelong Weather Services said. “As a consequence, urban Geelong only had 24mm of rain spread over 14 rain days.” The city’s 30-year October rain average was 50.8mm, Geelong Weather Services said. The cooler ocean off Western Australia coincided with October weather warmer than average in Geelong. The city was 1.1C warmer than usual with daily maximums averaging 21.1C and minimums 8.8C, Geelong Weather Services said. “Daily maximums and minimums both averaged above the expected figures.” Geelong Weather Services recorded three days with temperatures over 30C, including 34.4C on 24 October. The coldest daytime was 14.1C on 8 October, while the coldest overnight minimum was 2.2C on the first day of the month. The warmest overnight figure was 14.9C on 25 October. Geelong Weather Services also recorded five days of “very strong wind gusts” at the city’s official weather station within Geelong Showgrounds. The strongest gust reached 76km/h on the sixth day of October.
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A St Albans Park man faces court after allegedly plundering almost four times the legal daily limit of calamari from Port Phillip Bay. Officers apprehended the man last Monday and seized his boat after observing him exceeding the bag limit of 10 three times, according to Victorian Fisheries Authority. The man took 17, 33 and 38 calamari on three separate days in October, the authority’s Ian Parks said. On one day the man made two trips with his wife allegedly taking 17 calamari while out in his 4.35m aluminium boat, Mr Parks said. This included some from within Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park where fishing is not permitted, he said. “A week later, the man allegedly took eight calamari in the early morning. “He returned to the boat ramp to pick up his wife, took another eight, then retrieved his boat and left Queenscliff. “In the afternoon, he returned with his wife and allegedly took 17 more calamari, making 33 for the day.” Last Monday the man returned, allegedly taking 18 and 20 calamari in two trips with his wife. “Soon after, Fisheries officers intercepted him at the boat ramp,” Mr Parks said. “He initially claimed the 20 calamari were all they’d caught that day and were taken by both himself and his wife. “However, during a subsequent interview the man admitted to taking all the calamari himself and being fully aware of the daily bag limit.”
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MILESTONE: Hans Van Dorssen and Noeline Sandblom celebrate Combined Probus Club of Kardinia's 23rd anniversary with other members on Wednesday. 199628 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING
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Bid to boost battling club By Luke Voogt A Geelong Probus club celebrating its 23rd anniversary this week could die out without recruiting extra members, its secretary has warned. Combined Probus Club of Kardinia’s membership had halved from a high of 130 in 1998 to 61, despite Geelong’s growing elderly population, according to Des Nicol. “It’s mainly because of age,” the 80-year-old said. “When we formed (in 1996) most of our members would have been in their 60s and 70s.” Death and serious illness had taken its toll on the club, Des said. “We’re going to diminish at five or six a year. Our bones are getting a bit creaky.” But the club had plenty to offer including singing, group trips, guest speakers, luncheons, historical visits and other events for seniors to socialise, Des said. “There are a lot of older people in Geelong who I’m sure can join us but many of them aren’t aware Probus is there.” Too many elderly people were trapped in “the chair watching television” and “not having much quality of life”, Des said. But Probus offered the elderly an alternative way to stay connected and maintain good
MEMBERS: Des Nicol and Noeline Sandblom Picture: REBECCA HOSKING
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mental and physical health, he explained. Extra members could help the club fund bigger or more interesting trips and events, Des said. “And it might give us some fresh ideas.” Geelong and district’s 47 Probus clubs have about 3800 members with an average of 81 members each, with many groups closing or merging as they shrink, Des said. He encouraged anyone interested in joining Probus in Geelong to phone 52443005 or 0407 880 485.
Man’s $1.7m win gets real A Lorne man who won $1.67 million on Saturday checked his ticket for 24 hours to ensure the windfall was "real", he told lotto officials. “I’ve only checked my entry about one million times in the last 24 hours,” he laughed. “I checked my ticket on Sunday morning and I just kept staring at the results wondering ‘is this real?’ and turns out it is! “I’m so glad I get to share this prize with others as well,” he said. “I just can’t believe it.” The man, who wished to remain anonymous, was one of 12 division one winning entries across Australia in TattsLotto’s Saturday night draw. The man, who purchased his entry online, and 11 other winners took home $1,666,666.67 each following the Saturday night draw. 8 GEELONG INDY
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But the man told lotto officials over the phone that little would change for him, despite the win. When asked how he planned to enjoy his prize, the winner revealed he would relish the joy of financial freedom. “It’s come at the most terrific time for so many reasons,” he said. “My wife and I have worked really hard our whole lives and this has arrived at the perfect time. “We want things to stay exactly as they are but we will just enjoy not having to ever worry about money and having enough to last our retirement. “This is absolutely amazing. I am so very grateful.” geelongindy.com.au
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NEWS LIGHT RELIEF: Mayor Stephanie Asher joins Mik Maks performers Joel and Alan McInnes to welcome the floating Christmas tree's annual arrival on Geelong's waterfront.
Boys ‘burnt school site’ Two 15-year-old boys face arson and burglary charges over an alleged vandalism rampage including a deliberately-lit fire at Newcomb Secondary College early on Monday morning. Fire crews rushed to the school about 1am to douse the blaze, which tore through two buildings causing extensive damage. Firefighters took about an hour to bring the blaze under control. Newcomb Secondary College was not using the building, the school posted on social media about 7am on Monday. “It’s all over Facebook that there were firetrucks at the school overnight,” the post read. “This is true but it was an issue in Eblock, the building we don’t use, and it is all under control. School will proceed as normal today.” The E-block is about 100m away from the school’s main building. Geelong detectives arrested the two youths later that morning before charging them with criminal damage by fire and damaging multiple vehicles in Newcomb. Police also charged the pair over an alleged burglary at Newcomb's Not Quite Right store. The teens were bailed to appear before a children’s court early next year, police said. “We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone that has had their car damaged around this area last night,” a police post read on Monday.
Tree set to light up Geelong’s floating Christmas tree arrived in Corio Bay on Monday morning ahead of tonight’s official lighting ceremony. The event includes two hours of performances beginning at 7pm and culminates in the lighting of the tree and fireworks. Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher and Mik Maks brothers Joel and Alan McInnes watched as the 15-tonne, 25m tree was towed into position on Monday. The tree, featuring 12,000 kinetic discs and 16 giant stars, will light up approximately every 15 minutes from 8.30pm until midnight each night after tonight.
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But former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons and three current councillors in August warned a new ferry service mooring next to the tree overnight could spoil views. Councillors Kylie Grzybek, Eddy Kontelj and Anthony Aitken opposed mooring the ferry next to the tree overnight but were voted down 5 to 3, with three absent. Planning documents indicated the ferry would block views from the west and Cunningham Pier, Cr Grzybek told the Indy. Port Phillip Ferries’ last Tuesday launched Geelong Flyer in Tasmania and the vessel was on schedule to begin its twice-daily service to Melbourne on 2 December.
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Coast bore cleared of acid-flush threat By Luke Voogt Trigger levels for a newly-tapped borefield will prevent acid flushes and fish kills in Anglesea River, Barwon Water and environmental group ANGAIR have assured locals. The measures will prevent acid flows like those resulting from groundwater extraction at Barwon Downs, according ANGAIR committee member Christine Forster. “Basically, what’s happening with the Anglesea borefield is that everyone has learnt their lesson from Barwon Downs,” she said. Barwon Water recently announced it would tap the Anglesea borefield after in March it withdrew an application to controversially extract water at Barwon Downs. Local farmers opposed Barwon Downs boring for three decades and in 2016 Barwon Water admitted the project had reduced base flow in nearby water systems. This resulted in toxic flushes acidic enough to kill fish flowing into Boundary Creek and Barwon River, according to Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. Mrs Forster, who also chairs Barwon River Ministerial Advisory Committee, said Barwon Water’s preparation would prevent similar events in Anglesea River. “This one has been so thoroughly tested at every angle that we’re not concerned. “They drilled about 100 bores to find the right ones and there’s only about four bores that they are going to use.” At Barwon Downs peat swamps dried out due to reduced water levels resulting in a chemical reaction that led to the acid flows.
RIVER SAFE: ANGAIR's Christine Forster has vowed her group will monitor Barwon Water's Anglesea borefield. But the Anglesea borefield would not affect similar peat swamps located upstream in Anglesea River, Mrs Forster explained. ANGAIR would monitor acidity levels and water flow in Anglesea River every three months, she said. Mrs Forster described the borefield as a “reasonable” emergency approach during drought, provided the trigger levels for acidity and water flow were in place. The measures would stop or reduce pumping “well ahead of any potential adverse impacts to the environment”, according to Barwon Water chief scientist Will Buchanan. “We have gathered 10 years of data through
an extensive environmental monitoring program and this has informed the sustainable operation of the borefield.” Dr Buchanan said the borefield operated between 2009 and 2012 as Barwon Water confirmed the sustainable volume it could draw from the aquifer. Low pH (acidic) events in Anglesea River, recorded since the 1970s, were not linked to Anglesea borefield, he said. Unlike Barwon Downs, Anglesea borefield operated under a bulk entitlement that involved an “adaptive management” approach to protect groundwater-dependent ecosystems, Dr Buchanan explained.
Cop-ram dad bail plea lost By Luke Voogt A Lara father who allegedly rammed a police car and made threats to kill has lost his bid for bail. Justin Ray Mills, 34, fronted Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Monday following his dramatic arrest last Thursday for a series of serious offences. Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives attended a Breguet Rd address in Lara to execute a warrant about midday when Mr Mills attempted to leave, according to police. The Lara father rammed an unmarked police vehicle then drove off and crashed a short distance later, police alleged. After crashing, he ran from the car and officers quickly arrested him, a Victoria Police spokesperson said. "After the arrest, the detectives executed the warrant with the assistance of specialist units." Armoured police vehicles and heavily-armed Special Operations Group officers surrounded the property before storming the building, believing another person to be inside. A police officer sustained a serious hand injury in the incident and received treatment in hospital before being released. Mr Mills also received hospital treatment before police remanded him in custody to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court. Detectives charged him with making threats to kill and inflict serious injury, false imprisonment, assaulting police, reckless conduct endangering life, arson and possessing a category E handgun. They also charged Mr Mills with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Mr Mills fronted court on Monday where he applied for bail but a magistrate denied his application and remanded him in custody. According to court listings Mr Mills is set to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court for a committal mentions hearing on 7 February 2020.
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Could somebody from government please explain to the citizens how it is that the public water authority escaped EPA prosecution for polluting the Barwon River with acid water as a result of acknowledged over-extraction from the Barwon Downs borefield? Also, can farmers, businesses and individuals now expect similar immunity? Bernie Frank Upper Gellibrand
Bouquets to G’Day Mate, a new organisation providing valuable help to men. Men contacting G’Day Mate for help will be surprised by its commitment and empathy, especially from member Matt Burns. He goes above and beyond for men with depression, anxiety et cetera. I speak from personal experience. Walk A Mile In My Shoes, Grovedale
Carers defy hack I congratulate the staff of University Hospital Geelong for continuing their caring duties during Barwon Health’s recent computer hacking incident. My husband Alan and I are so grateful for the wonderful special treatment he received while a patient at the hospital during such a difficult time. I especially thank the ambulance medicos who prepped Alan and arrived so quickly. Shirley Sutherland Grovedale
Buckets to motorists with ‘Big Oil Don’t Surf’ stickers on their vehicles. This slogan must set some sort of record for displaying so much hypocrisy, virtue-signalling, cluelessness, bad grammar and too-cool posing with so few words. Bravo, tossers. Big Oil Powers Cars, Torquay
Pawns of porn An inquiry into age verification for online pornography is well over-due. Measures to protect children from accidentally accessing porn, or inhibiting intentional online access, are so necessary. It is very concerning to hear that 50 per cent of children experience regular exposure to online porn.
Buckets to our recycling issue. While more recycling bins is great (Geelong Indy, 1 November), it won’t address the lack of industrial reuse of recyclable materials. Again our governing bodies have let us down without forethought for industrial or environmental infrastructure. Perplexed, Bell Post Hill Bouquets to a kind lady who paid $1 toward replacing our undelivered Saturday newspaper. I didn’t have enough cash due to an account understanding. Alternatives were offered but the attendant wouldn’t accept them, which was humiliating. “Pass it on to someone who might need it,” the kind lady said. Shirley, Grovedale
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Boycott ban calls Animal Justice Party MP Mr Meddick’s call to boycott horse racing in Victoria was roundly rejected at the Geelong Cup when barely 40 protesters answered his call as more than 11,000 spectators enjoyed a great day out at the historic event. I have no problem with Mr Meddick disagreeing with horse -racing but, like his views on veganism and his stated desire to end all animal food and fibre production, these beliefs should be a matter of personal choice, not a restriction on other people’s enjoyment and a threat to their livelihoods. The cruelty exposed in the recent ABC investigation cannot be condoned but the easy option is always to call for an enquiry, boycott, protest, or ban. Instead we must seek productive solutions for the criminal behaviour of a tiny minority rather than punish the decent, law-abiding majority who work in or enjoy the sport. In fact, we should ask the ABC why it ran an undercover operation for two years without immediately reporting the cruelty to the responsible authorities. Where were the government regulators? I congratulate Racing Victoria for committing $25m to address the issue, and the VRC’s announcement of its Equine Wellbeing Fund. These comprehensive initiatives will provide support and welfare to thoroughbreds in their racing lives and beyond, unlike pointless boycotts of events that give employment and joy to so many. Beverley McArthur MP Liberal Member for Western Victoria Region
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Even more alarmingly, children are exposed to extremely violent porn including rape and torture of women, which of course is massively harmful to their developing sexuality. Sadly, children are being diagnosed more and more with PSTD, anxiety and insomnia as a result of this exposure. It is not a fair fight because parents have limited power without funding while the global porn industry has unlimited power due to massive funding. Further, parents do not have complete control over when and where their children access the internet, be it at school, a friend’s home or another relative’s place of residence. Age verification in the form of an adult-only document such as a driver’s licence, a credit card, or rate or utility bills would go one further step toward protecting children from dangerous porn activity, which is a form of abuse. Most importantly, verification should be required every time someone accesses a pornographic site whether it has been visited previously or not. Surely, policing tomorrow’s future for Australia is worth any inconvenience or discouragement from any wealthy pornographic companies, activists or individuals. Melinda Rau-Wig Grovedale
Days to remember We are about to observe Remembrance Day. As a child in wartime, I remember living on a market garden near Moorabbin Airport. Searchlights arcing across the night sky, the boom of gunfire in Port Phillip Bay, the blackout procedure for windows, the underlying tense atmosphere, the sombreness of news broadcast, and whenever Belgrade was mentioned I thought it was Belgrave. My uncles had gone away but occasionally returned on leave and I was given an aeroplane made from bullet cases.
Women were knitting khaki socks, vehicles were fitted with gas-producers, my clothes were cut down from my aunts' apparel. There were coupons for buying rationed food, clothing and petrol. At Christmastime fruitcakes and other festive food was baked, sealed in tins, secured in brown paper with string and sent to dad's family in England. I can also recall going to a hall in the small hamlet of Clarinda 'to welcome home the boys'. The stage was festooned with gum branches and flags, the boys came marching down the central aisle. There were speeches followed by a feast of country fare. Melva Stott Anglesea
Exploding cockroaches There has been an explosion in the number of cockroaches on the move in recent weeks. Weather conditions are perfect for them. They should not be treated lightly. Cockroaches can be very injurious to one's health and can be found anywhere in the family home. They are known to carry more than 30 diseases and, as such, present a very real health risk to both children and adults. It is in readers’ best health interests to deal with them, collectively and individually. Michael J Gamble Belmont
Facts foil pipe dreams Stephen Walter (Letters, 1 November) criticised poor old Alan Barron for approving CO2 levels of 2000 ppm. Does Mr Walter know that the OH&S limit for CO2 is 5000ppm and 8000ppm in submarines? Does he even know that a healthy human exhales CO2 at 40,000ppm?
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He also wrote that sea levels would rise 70m but without evidence, yet since 1820 the world's tidal gauges show a steady rise of only 17cm per century as we come out of the Little Ice Age. Also, there is no sign the rise is accelerating or any correlation with atmospheric CO2. Peter Mitchell (Letters, 1 November) advocated renewables as better than "obsolete" fossil fuels, and that storage would solve wind and solar dispatchability. Batteries are his first choice for storage but his others, such as molten salt, remain pipe dreams. For net zero emissions by 2050 we would need to build 23 2.5MW turbines every day starting tomorrow, totalling 250,000 by the end of 2050 and occupying 130,000 square kilometres, more than half Victoria. South Australia installed a $100 million battery that could power that state for only six minutes. Battery technology may be brilliant but the cost is prohibitive. To power Australia for only one hour would cost $1.5 billion! Is getting the facts straight and doing the maths just too hard? Lindsay Brown Grovedale
Go tell the Chinese Last week Peter Mitchell again tried to tell us that coal generators were not “dispatchable” but gas generators were, which was beyond bizarre. Mr Mitchell correctly said that being dispatchable was the ability “to be turned on and off at need” but then said coal couldn’t be dispatchable because “it can take hours to turn up or down”! But this was simply not true. Being classed dispatchable means the ability to supply a defined amount of electricity for significant amounts of time. Dispatchable generators with slow rampup times, like coal and thermal gas, are used for baseload. Dispatchable generators with fast ramp-up times, like open-cycle gas plants and hydro, are used for peak load changes. Could Mr Mitchell please enlighten readers that if coal generators are not dispatchable then what exactly are they - intermittent? Lol! He said solar storage was cheaper than building a new coal plant, which was also bizarre. If this was true then China, India and dozens of other countries wouldn’t be building hundreds of new high-efficiency, low-emission coal plants. Mr Mitchell said coal was “obsolete technology” but China has over 1000GW of mostly new coal generators producing ultra-cheap electricity, and plans to build another 200GW. Australia has about 20GW left but it will be gone in 20 years and our electricity prices are skyrocketing. Perhaps Mr Mitchell should ring the Chinese and tell them how dumb they are. Peter Rees Bell Park
Relic no icon Icons are religious symbols. A Christmas "tree" (Geelong Indy, 1 November) can't be an icon by definition - it's a pagan relic. Kevin V Russell Geelong
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Specialist help can give hearing boost Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong is centrally located in Yarra Street and has been a family owned practice since 1991, but has actually been operating from the same site since 1989. Being Geelong-owned and staffed by local people, Hearing Aid Specialists takes great pride in helping people to achieve their full hearing potential. “Over the years hearing devices have become more advanced and are able to provide the wearer with better outcomes in a variety of listening situations,” Marcel Timmers of Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong said. “Along with the advancement in technology comes the need to be able to accurately assess the performance of the hearing devices." Mr Timmers likens it to buying a sports car
but then having it tuned by someone who either doesn’t have the right equipment or the experience to extract the correct performance. “Today’s hearing devices are more sophisticated and are able to cope with a large variety of listening situations, so it is very important that the devices are calibrated to the individuals hearing loss accurately, but also takes into account the individual needs,” Mr Timmers said. “Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong takes the time to understand your needs and works with you to ensure that your devices are not only tuned to your hearing loss, but also strives to help you achieve your hearing goals.” Utilising a state of the art hearing device analyser like the Aurical Real Ear Analyser,
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Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong can accurately assess the performance of hearing devices while customers are actually wearing them. This allows Mr Timmers to take into account personal ear characteristics like the shape and size of the ear canal and pinna effect. Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong has set aside some consultations for free assessment of hearing devices’ performance but places are limited. They will give an unbiased report on how devices are performing and make recommendations on how customers might achieve their full hearing potential. Call today on 5223 2770 and secure a free consultation.
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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
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. geelongindy.com.au
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Mission for an untold tale By Luke Voogt The untold story of an Indigenous man who fought for Australia only to lose his traditional lands returns to Geelong on Remembrance Day. Allan McDonald, who fought in some of WWI’s most famous campaigns, comes to life through great nephew and Gunditjmara actor Tom Molyneux in The Mission. “This is a story about not giving up on what you believe in and fighting for justice, whatever the cost,” Molyneux told the Indy. The play recreates the life of McDonald, who hailed from near Portland and was one of Victoria’s first Indigenous soldiers to enlist for the war. The “fighting Gunditjmara” man fought at Gallipoli, the battle that created the ANZAC legend, and Beersheba, one of last great cavalry charges in history. But when he returned to Australia, he was forced from his land at Lake Condah Mission by a government that had yet to recognise his people as citizens. “Despite suffering extreme racism on his return to Australia, Allan fought for the rights of his Indigenous community,” Molyneux said. After travelling 3000km to 13 venues across Victoria in a theatrical double bill, the Remembrance Day show was like a homecoming, according to conductor Joel Carnegie. Carnegie plays the lead role in Stardust, the other half of the double bill. “The tour has been pretty incredible, not just in terms of audiences that have come to see the show but in the way local communities are involved,” he said. The show included ensembles from the towns they visited, with Geelong West Brass
REMEMBRANCE PLAY: Tom Molyneux rehearses for his lead role as his great uncle in The Mission.
Band to take up the role next Monday. James Jackson directs the piece, which Molyneux created in collaboration with Gunditjmara community members. The play also features sound effects by Justin Gardam and the talents of lighting designer John Collopy. But Molyneux’s ability to guide audiences through major moments in history through
the eyes of McDonald was what set the play apart, according to Carnegie. “Tom is an extraordinary actor and able to create those war scenes in a really compelling way,” he said. “He has a pretty amazing way of building all the characters who were around Allan.” The show plays for free at Courthouse Youth Arts as Geelong celebrates the 101st anniver-
sary of the WWI Armistice. “This show is all about remembering so it’s probably a perfect show to be playing on Remembrance Day,” Carnegie said. While the show is free limited tickets are available, so bookings are essential. Carnegie encouraged locals to get their tickets at www.courthouse.org.au.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.
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.
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SATURDAY DYSLEXIA – Free dyslexia seminar for parents of children struggling with reading and writing 11am at Geelong Library. Bookings dyslexia.com.au/register. SINGLES – Christian Singles Dinner 7pm at Panache Café & Creperie, Reading Cinemas, Waurn Ponds. Bookings 0414 232 491. DANCE – Wurdale Old-time Dance with Brian Rush 8-11.30pm at Wurdale Hall, Wurdale Rd, Winchelsea. Entry $10. Supper included. Enquiries 0415 910 759. BALLROOM – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances to Zac, 8pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051. DANCE – Ballroom dancing to Ron Sudden 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402.
LEST WE FORGET: Two local Rotary and Legacy clubs will host a combined early Remembrance Day service from 10.40am tomorrow at Geelong West Town Hall's cenotaph to avoid clashing with other services on Monday. 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.
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.
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HYDROPONIC – Geelong Hydroponic Gardening meets 9.30am at 18 Beauford Ave, Bell Post Hill. Enquiries 0418 144 059. 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.
ABC – Geelong ABC Friends meets 1.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0447 435 923. PROBUS – Hamlyn Heights Probus Club meets 10am at St Albans Anglican Church, 277 Church St, Herne Hill. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries 5278 5135. 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,
BOWLS – Carpet bowls every Wednesday 12.45-3pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. All ages welcome. Also Friday. Enquiries 0400 500 402. BIPOLAR – Bipolar Support Group meets 6.30-8.30pm at Mindworks, 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Eenter and park via Raglan St. Enquiries 0419 874 350. ART – U3A recreational drawing and painting 1-3.30pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. New members welcome. Enquiries u3ageelong.org.au, 0421 559 592. BALLROOM – Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance including old-time, new vogue and Latin 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937, 5278 7720. BOWLS – Carpet bowls every Wednesday and Friday 12.45-3pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. All ages welcome. Details 0400 500 402. ALCOHOLICS – Alcoholics for Christ 12-step program
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ART – South Barwon Community Centre Art group meets 1-3pm at South Barwon Community Centre. Cost $2. Enquiries 5243 8388.
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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. 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.
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By Justin Flynn
By Natalee Kerr Playing Madonna’s hits is something tribute rocker Joe Bazzano “never really” pictured himself doing. But the lead guitarist of Frequency said he was “enjoying” channelling the “queen of pop” since starting the show a year ago. “Musically it’s a challenge, I’ve had to relearn things and change my way of thinking. Instead of being a rock guitarist I have to be a more funky player,” he said. “But she has so many hits that people enjoy and I just thought ‘why don’t we take this on?’ It was a no-brainer." The Melbourne-based cover band will play the Sphinx Hotel on 30 November for their final show of the year. Bazzano said the Geelong performance will be the band’s “biggest” yet with some of Victoria’s “most elite” dancers set to join the group for the first time. “The great thing about doing Madonna is that it’s not just about the music - it’s about the visuals and atmosphere,” he said. Bazzano, who also works as full-time IT professional, said the show would feature “new” technology. “There will be a live broadcast of the show on screens around the venue,” he said. “So someone might be at the bar, or they might not want to be near the stage, but will still be able to enjoy our gig on another screen. “I really wanted challenge myself to do things that no other local band can do on a technology level.” Bazzano credited his new-found creativeness to a recent reformation of the band after the original members decided to part ways in 2017 following eight years together.
ROCKIN' MADONNA: Cover band Frequency are set to bring their Madonna show to Geelong this month. “When change happens it can be sad, but it can also be exciting,” he said. “Once this new line-up started to develop I was able to integrate new songs and new technology which has been really fun.” The guitarist recruited drummer Luciano, vocalist Jaiid and guitarist Ming to create a fresh new group. “I knew all of them through different musi-
cal and personal connections and thought we would be a good mix together,” Bazzano said. “We’ve been performing for almost two years now and it has been very enjoyable.” After playing in Geelong for “many years” Bazzano said he was “excited” to return. “I started out playing there when the original band got together. Geelong has been good to us over the years, so I can’t wait to get back,” he said.
Carus Thompson returns to the region next week on a national tour supporting his seventh studio album, Shakespeare Avenue. The Western Australian singer-songwriter was “super excited” about playing Ocean Grove's Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill again. “I’ve had such amazing support from this venue and Ocean Grove,” he said. “I’ve played every year the last five years and it always sell out. It’s my perfect venue; perfect size and perfect vibe. "I’m all about energy and connection; creating the energy in the room and connecting with the audience.” Thompson relocated his family to Dartmoor, south-west England, to immerse himself in folk traditions while writing and recording the new album. The album takes its name from a street in Bath, Somerset, where Thompson’s late grandfather lived. “I'm so proud of this album,” Thompson said. “I’ve always been a narrative songwriter, but with this one I feel the songs have gone deeper. I feel they’re very present, honest and have a heap of emotion.” Thompson said he was touring with violinist Lucy Fisher, who would also sing harmonies. “We’re going to present the album but also play all of my older hits, too. “Lucy is a similar kind of performer to me. She thrives on energy and connection. We play so well together as we have a heap of fun, take no prisoners and leave nothing out on the park. Thompson plays Ocean Grove on 16 November.
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Along with a grand range of pub main meals, plenty of entrées, desserts and sides are available, with a children’s menu and a new play area, so it’s a great spot for families. And a hearty breakfast menu is available from 9am to 11.30am on weekends. The new bistro’s classic menu offers a great range of casual and seasonal dishes for both lunch and dinner, including steaks, seafood,
pastas, risottos and stir fries. The bistro is the perfect place to wind down, relax and catch up with friends, family and colleagues while the children play. The hotel’s Sports Bar offers pool tables, amusements and a TAB for a bit of fun, along with an outdoor beer garden and alfresco dining, all supported by plenty of parking. Waurn Ponds Hotel has a fabulous and vi-
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Region’s women in action By Christine Couzens, Member for Geelong It was an honour to participate in Reclaim the Night 2019 and the launch of the Barwon Month of Action on Friday 25 October. More than a hundred women, and men, attended the event, commencing at Geelong Trades Hall at 6.00pm. Organised by the Geelong Women’s Union Network, attendees shared a meal and listened to speakers talk about the fight for women’s safety and equality, and how they are inextricably linked. The women then marched through the streets of Geelong to City Hall where they participated in a Welcome to Country smoking ceremony conducted by local traditional
woman, Corrina Eccles. At City Hall, the Barwon Month of Action was officially launched. Congratulations and thank you to the City of Greater Geelong staff for their organisation of the event. The rain held off as speakers, including the Geelong police spoke about the crime of domestic violence and the rights of all women to feel safe. The night concluded with singing and flower laying on the steps of City Hall, in honour of women who have suffered violence, and as a symbol of the fight for women’s right to safety and equality. There are so many great events and activities during this Barwon Month of Action. On Friday 25 October, I had the privilege of pre-
More than a hundred women, and men, attended the Reclaim the Night 2019 event.
senting the Respect Cup to St Joseph's College. 120 students from nine Geelong secondary schools competed in a mixed netball competition and activities to promote awareness of healthy and respectful relationships. Congratulations to all the schools, and to Barwon Health, supported by Barwon Community Legal Service, Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Barwon and Netball Victoria for organizing this annual event.Jane Gilmore, journalist and author of Fixed It: Violence and the Representation of Women in the Media, spoke on Saturday 26 October to a room full of women at the Grovedale Community Centre, about advertising, myths, preconceptions and subconscious biases that lead to acceptance of violence to women.
On Tuesday 29 October, proud Adnyamathanda woman Marsha Uppill was joined by academic, Dr Ruth Lee, student and climate activist Caitlin Ramsey, and local artist and mother Amal Laala, for HerStory – Night of Storytelling of women from Geelong, at the Geelong Regional Library.I congratulate all the women involved in organising and participating in these wonderful events. Everyone I have spoken to have all praised the Barwon Month of Action for highlighting the issues of violence and inequality that women face, and the rights of women to be free of both in their lives. I encourage everyone to check out the website www.monthofaction.com.au for upcoming events during the Barwon Month of Action.
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Fishos play ‘favourites’ ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos The local fishing was fantastic over the past week, with most of the favourite saltwater species willing to bite. Starting from a bit further up Corio Bay, the area known as P2 has been fishing very well for snapper. Most of the fish have been averaging 4kg to 7kg, with bag-limit captures very achievable. Altona is also holding plenty of snapper to around the same size and they seem to be hanging in quite close to the shoreline. Closer to home, Clifton Springs through Portarlington remained the local hot spot for snapper last week. They were very on and off but some good fish were taken. Indented Head also fished very well for snapper, squid, whiting and gummy sharks last week. Sam Riggio caught a snapper just over 5kg on a fresh strip of squid on the start of the run-out tide, while Damien Meddings nailed a nice gummy on a fresh squid head in 9metres of water and also a bag of King George whiting out from St Leonards on pipi and fresh squid candle. Swan Bay continued fishing very well for calamari for anglers in boats. Adam Taz and Michael Stavropoulos got out on the weekend, managing a great haul of squid. Down toward Queenscliff a great variety of fish was caught, especially for anglers casting soft plastics targeting pinkie snapper and Australian salmon. Jamie Marsh and Brad Apps had a crazy session on the salmon, with a hook up nearly every cast. The fishing was also good out in the deeper and faster-moving water off Queenscliff, with snapper to 6kg and gummy sharks taken, Steve Davison made the most of the good weather, catching himself a cracking gummy of around 15kg on a fresh chunk of salmon. Offshore from Barwon Heads was also still fishing very well for snapper and gummies. Boats positioning themselves just off the reefs in 35m of water had little trouble landing both species. Gone Fishing Charters was offshore last week doing a bit of bottom basing for a few reef fish until the crew and customers were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of a yellowtail kingfish. Hopefully it’s a good sign of what’s to come in summer.
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Young gymnasts win state championships By Natalee Kerr Geelong’s top young gymnasts produced “outstanding” performances at the state titles last weekend with some taking home top-medal placings. More than 700 athletes from around the state competed at the recent 2019 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Junior Victorian Championships at the Geelong Arena. Hometown duo Stella Courtney, 11, and
Chloe Mutton, 13, were crowned “all-around” Victorian champions for their divisions. Geelong YMCA coach Rachel Crawford said she was “stoked” about the local girls placings. “To have two champions in the level six division was a fantastic result. It’s very, very exciting for the girls and our club,” she said. Athletes aged eight to 14 from more than 50 Victorian clubs competed across the beam, floor, bars and vault during the three-day competition.
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Geelong Cricket Club was denied the opportunity to push for first innings points last Saturday when play was abandoned before a ball could even be bowled. With Dandenong set to resume at 6/54 in pursuit of 155, the Cats would have been confident of taking the remaining four wickets and posting their third win of the season. Instead they find themselves just inside the top eight with two wins and two losses. This weekend they travel to Melbourne University for a Saturday/Sunday two-day game that both sides really need to win to cement their position inside the top eight. Geelong Cricket Association was also severely affected by the wet weather, with all junior and senior cricket called off early last Saturday morning. As last Saturday was scheduled to be the first day of a two-day game, all games will now be played as one-day fixtures this Saturday. For some clubs this may be a blessing in disguise because a host of players previously unavailable due to Melbourne Cup weekend will now be available again.
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READY TO GO: Corio Cricket Club's clubrooms, all decked out for last weekend's celebrations. Leopold should welcome Corey Ogle back after he was not selected for the two-day game due to other commitments, while East Belmont will hope Dylan McMahon has overcome his minor hand injury and is ready to go against Bell Post Hill. The extended break may also give Brad Hauenstein some extra recovery time as he looks to return from a hamstring injury suffered in round one. In division two, what was scheduled to be all clubs first two-day game of the season will now revert to one-day games. However, the games will not count toward to the separate one-day ladder that the GCA is trialling this season.
With division two being an eight-team division, and with seven one-day rounds and seven two-day rounds scheduled, all one-day games will be played prior to the Christmas break so the best of the best can battle it out for the new title of one-day champions. The top two teams in each of the three grades will play off for the minor trophy on 21 December, a date that has traditionally struggled to receive wide spread support due to its proximity to the festive season. So far the initiative has been widely embraced and should make for an intriguing run into mid-December when the finalists will be known. In division three, Corio Cricket Club was determined not to let last week’s washout ruin its party as the club pushed ahead with its McGrath Foundation breast cancer fundraiser. The occasion was a huge success, with over 100 people in attendance and nearly $2000 raised in what was a fantastic day for the club. With the remaining Pink Stumps Day on field festivities still planned for tomorrow, and a mouth-watering game against St Albans Breakwater scheduled, the club hopes to draw a big crowd and extend that figure closer to the $3000 mark. geelongindy.com.au
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BMW coupe SUV ‘works’ By Vani Naidoo Coupe-styled SUVs are an interesting juxtaposition - their swooping rear end appears to challenge the practical nature of SUVs, yet they can and do work. The X4 M40i may be a case in point. With a body somewhere between an SUV and a medium-sized hatch and the heart of BMW’s performance machines, it has the ability to impress. With its sloping back, wide stance and pronounced grille, the X4 cuts an arresting figure. What it lacks in classical lines it makes up for in interest, an approach mirrored by an interior that willingly gives up a little conventionality for superior finish and a driver-centric cabin. We like the detailed stitching on the slimline dash and the easy relationship between a trendy virtual multi-functional instrument display and the old-fashioned functionality of actual dials for the air-conditioning and radio. Seating is rather comfortable thanks to wellshaped and bolstered pews with the multi-way electronic adjustment for the driver. Kids, of course, slide in with ease but we would say the back seat is better for two adults rather than three. The boot is a very usable 525-litres, extending to 1430-litres with the one-touch rear seats folded flat. Granted, it is a little less than the BMW X3 on which this SUV is based, but not much. With a starting price just shy of $110,000, you would expect the M40i to come equipped with top-notch gear and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. Standard fare includes tri-zone climate control, heated electrically-adjusted front seats with memory function, 12.3-inch multifunction instrument display, parking assistant, panoramic glass sunroof, adaptive LED headlights, proximity key, rain-sensing wipers, electric tailgate and 21-inch alloys. The X4 M40i features BMW’s latest Connected Drive system with a 10.25-inch colour touchscreen controlled by a rotary controller at the bottom of the console as well as voice and gesture commands. The X4 M40i is powered by a lusty 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which delivers 265kW of power and a grunty 500Nm of torque. It is partnered with an almost seamless geelongindy.com.au
eight-speed auto which together with the adaptive M suspension and M Sport differential makes for an enjoyable ride. The X4 boasts a comprehensive and impressive safety package including seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, auto emergency braking with pedestrian detection between 10 and 60km/h, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, front and rear park distance control, hill descent control and a 360-degree camera which activates automatically when you reverse. The M40i is one of those mercurial creatures that offers a comfortable, unfussy ride during everyday tasks but finds extra growl when driven with a touch more enthusiasm. BMW’s all-wheel iDrive system keeps the X4 on track and nicely weighted when urgency is needed through the corners or during perilous weather conditions. Sports tuning by the M Performance team adds a slight buzz, exemplified in real life by the additional M Sport dampers and M Sport rear diff which make a real difference to ride quality. The 3.0-litre in-line six that powers the X4 is a beautiful unit, with its throaty growl announcing your arrival with glee. It’s a pity though that the sound is at its best outside the vehicle with the sonorous quality in the cabin spoilt by obvious artificial enhancement. The X4 accelerates powerfully with little problem from standstill or when overtaking, while overall manoeuvrability is impressive for a vehicle of this size. It can sometimes feel a bit clumsy over bumps and the steering a tad vague, but it is comfortable and easy to drive with enough of a fun streak to keep you motivated. Visibility is good, helped of course by the higher seating position and most of the hindered view caused by the sloping rear window is somewhat circumvented by with the 360-degree reverse camera. The X4 has a restrained thirst – with our figures of 10.5L/100km close to the official 8.9L/100km. We loved our week in the X4 M40i. We found the comfortable ride, willing nature and luxurious surrounds the perfect complement to a crazy family schedule. True, some find its shape a touch polarising but we chose instead to enjoy its delights and were beautifully surprised. You will be too.
$26.70PW
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7,999
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4.
$26.70PW
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7,999*
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ONLY 125,000 KMS
$26.70PW
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7,999
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$26.70PW
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7,999*
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$26.70PW
7,999
$
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10 VOLVO V50 T5 MY 11 ESTATE ICY9KE
$33.36PW
9,999
$
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$33.36PW
9,999*
$
11.
DIESEL, GREAT SERVICE HISTORY
AUTO ONLY 42,000KMS
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$43.36PW
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12,999
AWD WAGON XEF 886
$ 46.69PW
12,999*
$
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12.
FULL LEATHER ONLY 81,000KMS
FULLY CAPTIONED ONLY 97,000
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$30.03PW
8,999*
$
$50.03PW
$50.03PW
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14,999
$
14,999*
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15.
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$90.02PW
25,999*
FULLY OPTIONED ONLY 23,000 KMS
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$106.72PW
31,999*
$
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