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By Natalee Kerr he sands are set to shit on one of Victoria’s most iconic nude beaches. “Nudies” – a legal nudist beach in Torquay since 1983 – is set to undergo a sweeping makeover. Under a proposed plan unveiled last week by the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC), the beach could move almost half a kilometre east toward Point Impossible, to realign the beach with existing access points. But the continuation of its nudism status has sparked concern among local residents. 3228 Residents Association secretary Sue O’Shanassy wanted the “clothing optional” beach to be shut down.
1. Nudies runs for a approximately a kilometre near Point Impossible 2. The stretch became a gazetted nude beach in 1983 3. Nudies is one of three legal nude beaches in Victoria 4. Nudies was named Victoria’s irst nude beach 5. The nude beach is open to all visitors “We already have a nudist beach at Point Addis – I would’ve preferred to see it go,” she told the Independent. “We’ve got two within a reasonable distance of each other. If people want to sunbake or
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bathe nude they can go to Point Addis. Why do we need to have two?” Nudies is one of three legal nudist beaches in the state, according to GORCC. Southside beach, near Point Addis and 10 kilometres from Nudies, is another, along with Sunnyside North Beach in Mornington. Ms O’Shanassy said relocating the beach was “good” for the short-term, but unsustainable as development grows in the area. “It’s not just the Torquay population it afects – it’s the closest beach to the growth area of Warralilly,” she said. “he population is only going to keep getting bigger and more of the beach is going to continue to get used.” he current legal area for nude bathing starts 350 metres south-west of Point Impossible, extending for a kilometre towards Whites Beach, according to Surf Coast Shire.
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Nude bathing within the nearby dunes is prohibited, council noted. But Ms O’Shanassy said the beach was known for conlicts between beachgoers and male nudists “hiding” in the dunes. “hey ind spaces in the bushes to be out of sight,” she said. “I’ve heard of people jumping out of bushes and exposing themselves, it’s not nice behaviour.” he proposed changes form part of the Point Impossible to Jan Juc Drat Master Plan, set to guide management of the area for the next 10 to 15 years, according to GORCC. he plan covers 11.5 kilometres of coastal foreshore, with a focus on key themes including climate change, increased use and visitation and infrastructure. Online feedback for the drat is open until February 16. To view the plan visit www.gorcc.com.au
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NZ, Brisbane on Avalon horizon By Luke Voogt Flights to New Zealand, Brisbane and Tasmania could be next on the horizon for Geelong travellers following the announcement of a new service to Bali. Avalon Airport CEO Justin Giddings named Brisbane as “irst” on his “wish list” ater securing a third international service for Geelong. “hat would be easiest to ill and that would have the biggest impact,” he said. he recent growth in international lights at
Avalon would increase demand for domestic services “feeding people around the country”, Mr Giddings explained. A light to either Hobart or Launceston, which was second on his wish list, would feed into the Bali service commencing on January 24, he said. “here’s no direct light to Bali from Tasmania.” He believed New Zealand was the “logical” next international destination for Geelong. “When we go to speak to Asian airlines, one of the irst things they ask is, ‘are you lying to
New Zealand?’” But Geelong fast train discussions had stalled plans for a rail link to Avalon Airport, despite State Government designating a route in 2014, Mr Giddings acknowledged. “We’re pushing hard for (a rail link) but that’s not going to happen in the next ive years,” he said. “If we were to connect into the existing line we could do it next year – we could do it this year. “But the last thing we want is to build something that becomes redundant when the fast rail comes along.” he link would be
essential to sustaining the airport’s “strong growth”, Mr Giddings said. “We’re going to need better alternatives to driving to the airport.” Low-cost airline Citilink will operate a daily 178-passenger service departing Avalon Airport at 12.50pm and arriving in Denpasar at 4.20pm. he return light leaves Bali at 11.45pm and arrives at Avalon at 8.50am. Citilink’s website this week advertised return lights for $578. Mr Giddings “hoped” for an inlux of international airlines coming to Avalon but stopped short of predicting a surge.
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Geoffrey James near a tree he says is a dangerous and, right, a witnesses photos of a branch that fell earlier this month. (Rebecca Hosking and supplied) 202917
Playground tree a ‘danger’ to kids fall from the river red gum about 10.30am on January 5. “I heard the bough crack and immediately the limb fell,” the neighbour said in an email to Mr James. “here was no wind.” he branch was six metres long, 15cm in diameter and in “full health”, the neighbour said. For several years Mr James has campaigned for the removal of another river red gum near his home in St Catherines Drive, Highton. River red gums, along with some other eucalypts, have the ominous nickname of ‘Widow Maker’ for their anecdotal tendency to
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drop branches. But Geelong council’s city services director Guy Wilson-Browne said council arborists assessed that neither tree warranted removal. Arborists last inspected the trees surrounding Barwon Valley Activity Centre last October and identiied no defects or works required, he said. A “ground-based visual assessment” of the tree on January 9, following a community member’s request, identiied no defects requiring pruning or removal, Mr Wilson-Browne said.
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A six metre branch “miraculously” missed children as it “crashed” to the ground at a Belmont playground recently, according to a resident calling for its removal. “here’s a much larger branch still overhanging the playground,” Highton resident Geof James told the Independent. “here is a risk that another branch will fall – it’s extremely dangerous. “Considering the large number of families attending the Sunday market it’s miraculous that there were no children using the playground at the time.” Mr James’ neighbour witnessed the branch
Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher has begun holding weekly media conferences in a bid improve council “transparency and accessibility”. he conferences aimed to “open up the conversation” with local journalists, giving their readers more insight into council’s work and the challenges facing the community, according to Cr Asher. “In my experience, good relationships are based on honesty and transparency and I have always been keen to establish an open line of communication to the media,” she said. “I’m also keen to help the community understand what goes on at council and how we make decisions and why things happen the way they do.” he current council was “very keen to improve when it comes to decision-making”, Cr Asher said. Community focus forums in suburban Geelong and council’s current live-streaming of City Hall meetings would continue to support this aim, she said. he move comes ater the Independent revealed in August 2017 that Geelong’s temporary administrators had introduced policies to efectively gag councillors. he administrators, who replaced Geelong’s sacked council in 2016, introduced a policy prohibiting future councillors commenting on “key city announcements” and “controversial” matters, without mayoral approval. he administrators also scrapped portfolios, which councillors reinstated ater their election in October 2017.
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Measles fear Jimmy Barnes donned a Little River CFA shirt on Saturday. (Pictures: Robert Hambling and Facebook)
He’s a Working Class act Music legend Jimmy Barnes rocked a Little River CFA t-shirt in support of local ireys as he belted out classic Cold Chisel on Saturday. ‘he Screamer’ donned the shirt in front 20,000 fans for his last three songs during A Day on the Green at Mt Duneed. Little River Fire Brigade member Emma Sutclife said she and two other members “got a massive kick” out of seeing their music idol wear it. “he response from the whole crowd was great,” she said. “I think it was an amazing show of support for the dedication of all ireighters and everyone working in the emergency services, not just this season, but 365 days a year. “It deinitely looked better on him than on me!”
he Little River mother-of-two asked a backstage crew member if she could pass a shirt to Barnes earlier in the concert. “(Ater she agreed) I ran back to my car to get the t-shirt and she passed it on to him,” she said. “Apparently when he received it he immediately said he’d wear it for the encore, with no hesitation. It was my only brigade t-shirt, so I’ve had to put an order in for a new one! “He was amazing on the weekend – the guy is 63 and still moving and singing the stage like he’s in his 20s.” Event organisers told the Independent details for a fundraising auction of the shirt would be released at a later date. Luke Voogt
A Geelong teenager has become the irst Victorian measles case for 2020 after returning from Italy, according to the state’s Chief Health Oficer Brett Sutton. Dr Sutton warned anyone who was at Woolworths Waurn Ponds at midday on January 7 or at Soul Pattinson Chemist, Geelong, during the evening on January 9 to be vigilant for symptoms.
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Luca’s quest for new best friend By Luke Voogt Shopping, gatherings, getting out of the car and even getting to sleep can be overwhelming for Herne Hill youngster Luca Kersten, according to mum Rochelle. Her “beautiful” ive-year-old boy sufers from the most severe level of autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual disabilities. “He will have sensory overload and have huge meltdowns, where he physically throws his body around and he’s in danger of hurting himself,” she said. “His lack of speech also makes that very hard because we don’t know what he wants or what he’s scared of. For us it just ends up being a guessing game.”
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Until a couple of years ago, Luca was non-verbal, Rochelle said. “Now, at ive-years-old, he could probably say a phrase that’s four or ive words long.” When “well-regulated”, Luca was afectionate, calm and had a great sense of humour, Rochelle said. “Everyone he meets falls in love with him because he’s just so sweet.” But that could change in an instant during a meltdown. “He won’t come back when his name is called so we have to chase him,” she said. “He has no road safety awareness around cars and in carparks. “It’s absolutely terrifying and as a mum of two kids I ind it extremely diicult to get out of the house. “Sometimes we just can’t calm him down,
that’s the reality. “We have to abort functions, gatherings or walks to the park because he’s not coping.” Splitting her focus between Luca and his three-year-old sister Matilda could also be very diicult, she said. “It’s quite depressing – you end up feeling like a bit of a failure as a mother because you can’t take your kids out on your own.” But Luca’s “extreme love of dogs” could be “life-changing” for him and his family, Rochelle explained. “If he’s not coping and we see someone walking past with a dog – we ask together if he can pat it,” she said. “He just changes into a diferent child – he calms down and becomes peaceful and happy.” Rochelle believes an Autism Assistance Dog could help Luca when he is “on edge” and keep him safe. “We pick certain areas that are concerns in Luca’s daily life and we train the dog in those areas,” she said. A canine companion could even help at bedtime for Luca – who had sufered from insomnia since he was “tiny” and only slept better now with medication, Rochelle said. “he dog could help him sleep just by being asleep near his bed.” But the dogs cost between $25,000 and $30,000 due to hundreds of hours training to help with speciic behaviours. So Rochelle set up a GoFundMe page to raise money in the hope of enlisting a new best friend for her son. he page has had 115 donations, raising about $7,200 so far. “We are super thrilled and grateful for the outstanding amount of support and generosity we have seen pour out from family, friends and strangers,” Rochelle said. To support the family visit www.gofundme. com/f/therapy-dog-for-luca
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On the slopes of success Natalee Kerr discovers what drives Geelong’s para-alpine skier Mitch Gourley.
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pinning out of control and crashing violently into the snow was not how Geelong para-alpine skier Mitch Gourley imagined inishing his last winter season. he horror high-speed fall let the congenital amputee with a broken wrist. “I was doing around 90 km/h at the time,” he said. “I think I was quite lucky to get my let arm out and avoid a big head hit.” Prior to the accident at the 2019 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships, Gourley claimed a bronze medal in the slalom inal and a fourth-place inish in the giant slalom. Born without a let forearm, Gourley skis with one pole while wearing a prosthetic on his let limb. Leaving the slopes last January with an injury on the other arm was “frustrating” for the three-time Paralympian and world champion. “It was the irst right-hand injury I’ve ever had,” he said. “It was a really irritating injury when you only have one wrist to begin with.” But the injury also opened up a new door for Gourley, giving him the opportunity to take some time out from the sport. Last year he completed a Masters of Business in sport management and took up full-time work, including a role as Netball Victoria’s diversity and inclusion coordinator. Gourley is speaking to the Geelong Independent in the midst of experiencing
his irst summer in more than a decade ater deciding to not race this winter season. “I’ve been doing winter seasons for 15 years straight,” Gourley told the Independent. “his is my irst Australian summer since 2005.” “To take a winter of is scary, but it’s exciting at the same time.” His summer has so far included growing his “out of control” veggie garden and spending time with family and friends at a holiday house in Wye River. But despite his time away from skiing, Gourley recently became a inalist in the 2019 Victorian Sport Awards. He is in the running for Male Athlete of he Year against wheelchair tennis star Dylan Alcott, snowboarder Scotty James and swimmer Matthew Temple. Gourley said it was a privilege to be a inalist, with the nomination coming as a surprise. “It deinitely came out of the blue – I didn’t expect it at all,” he said. “But I’m very humbled to be nominated, especially against such great athletes.” In charge of interviewing athletes at last year’s awards, Gourley is excited to be a guest this year. “It will be good to go back this time without holding a microphone in my hand.” Gourley has arguably forged a decorated career. A regular to the podium, Gourley has claimed a handful of gold medals competing at world cup events.
Fast facts Name: Mitch Gourley Age: 28 Sport: Para-alpine skiing Past Paralympic games: Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 Started competing: 2002 Residence: East Geelong Big wins: Gold medal, 2017 World Championships and bronze medal, 2019 World Championships At the 2017 Alpine Skiing World Championships in Italy he won the gold medal in the men’s super-combined standing. It was his maiden world championship title – capping a decade of hard work and determination. He also has represented Australia at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, where he was named as the team’s co-captain. An early comer to the sport, skiing has taken up a large part of Gourley’s life. He picked up the skis at age eight, ater he began visiting Mount Buller with his family. “It’s a long drive to Geelong from Mount Buller, but I’d do it every weekend with mum,” he said. “For someone that hadn’t done any proper training, I was doing pretty well.”
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At age 11, Gourley was competing professionally and in 2006 he made his national team debut as a 15-year-old. Growing up in Portarlington, the former Geelong Collage student also lived in Newtown and Barwon Heads before moving to Canada for a couple of years. he now 28-year-old recently moved back to the region ater buying a house in East Geelong with his partner, singer Imogen Brough. “I like being a part in the community and having the great access to the beach, the mountains and the outdoors. “here’s a lot to like about living down here.” But despite living by the beach for much of his life, Gourley admits water sports were never his strength. “I’m a terrible surfer,” he laughs. “I always wanted to play team sports growing up – I was playing a lot of hockey, footy, cricket and basketball.” With a changed focus entering the New Year, Gourley hopes to “give back” to the sport as much as he can and prepare himself for what’s to come with life ater sport. “his year is about connecting with who I am and my community,” he said. “It’s a challenging time when you’ve been doing something for so long and then you get towards the end of your career.” Asked whether he would return to the slopes Gourley said: “I plan to be back on the snow in December 2020 – training will kick of in July and we’ll progress from there.”
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Hazardous smoke haze lingers By Natalee Kerr and Luke Voogt Geelong experienced some of the worst air quality in Australia this week due to smoke from bushires. he city recorded a “hazardous” air quality rating for several hours overnight on Monday with conditions hitting their worst at 9pm, according to the World Air Quality Index. he rating came from measurements of PM10s, which are particles small enough to get into the throat and lungs, according to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Patrolled beaches from Queensclif to Aireys Inlet faced temporary closures on Tuesday following advice from the EPA due to the smoky conditions. “LSV advises avoiding beaches and inland waterways and stay indoors today to limit your exposure,” Life Saving Victoria said. Geelong council closed Kardinia Aquatic Centre, with Eastern Beach also shutting down. Lifeguards were not patrolling the area due to poor air quality and visibility, according to the council. “(Closures) maintain the safety of our
lifeguards who are required to spend signiicant periods of time outside,” the council said. Visibility in the region reduced to its lowest of 1.1km on Monday night opposed to the 70km the previous day, according to EPA. VicRoads urged drivers to exercise caution with hazy conditions. “Using your hazard lights and making sure you’re clear of the roadway will help avoid collisions, which are common during bushires,” they said. VicRoads recommended drivers use low-beam headlights throughout today, keep windows closed and increase the
space between themselves and the vehicle in front. Last week, Barwon Health’s respiratory medicine director James Malone warned locals to take caution if the haze returned. “he efects of smoke exposure to a person depend on their age, pre-existing medical conditions and the length of time they are exposed,” he said. “For healthy adults, efects may include irritation of the eyes, runny nose, sore throat and coughing.” He urged anyone with acute respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing, chest tightness and diiculty breathing, to phone 000.
Kids snag ire funds he smell of freshly-cooked sausages wated from a Hickey St front yard as two enthusiastic youngsters raised much-needed funds for bushire-ravaged communities and habitats. Eight-year-old Stella Hayes ran the busy Whittington stall on Saturday with a “BOSS LADY” badge on her t-shirt, ater seeing dead kangaroos on the news. “How long until all the animals repopulate?” mum Renee asked Stella, as she served cupcakes and strawberry lemonade to impressed locals. “Ten years, if they keep having babies,” Stella chirped. he “emotional” Stella initially asked her dad if she could travel to afected communities and cook for victims, Renee said. But he instead advised her to run a stall outside their Newcomb home, which raised $125.25, she said. “Stella said, ‘what if I went somewhere busier and got someone else involved?’” So she organised a larger stall with
mate Zac Winterton, 6, delivering pamphlets and baking throughout last week. “Zac wanted to raise $100 and Stella wanted to raise $3000,” Renee said. By midday Saturday they had recruited several local kids to call out to passing motorists and pedestrians, as Stella’s dad cooked snags and amused family members supervised. Stella even cheekily “bullied” her granddad, when he handed over $20 and asked for change, Renee said. “Stella said, ‘oh no, it’s for animals, you need to buy more’,” she laughed. “He just decided he’d take an extra cupcake.” hey raised $1040.20, with half going towards Ocean Grove local Jesse Copeland’s eforts trucking hay and food to bushire-stricken communities. hey planned to donate the rest directly to bushire victims and a wildlife charity, Renee said. Luke Voogt
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Trio of bushire heroes By Luke Voogt Whittington SES volunteer Marion Petersen and two Geelong comrades felt like they were travelling “into eternity” as they drove through thick smoke in bushire-devastated Gippsland. “On a couple of those drives we could only see one car-length in front of us,” she said on Tuesday, ater returning to Geelong. “We had to be really careful because we didn’t know the roads. One of the guys said it was like driving into eternity.” Eventually the smoke lited to reveal even darker scenes, with blackened trees as far as the eye could see. “When the smoke clears the devastation is just overwhelming,” Marion said. “Everything is black. But every now and again there would be this little patch of half a metre by half a metre of green.” Marion remembered seeing a wallaby and thinking she had never seen one that colour before. “When we got close we saw it was burnt,” she said. “We only saw one bird the whole time.” But she was “in awe” of the resilience of locals, despite the devastation surrounding their homes. “We had ive days of smoke and those sticky little lies that get everywhere – horrible things!” she said. “But (the locals have) had weeks of it.” Marion joined Armstrong Creek’s Nathan Street and East Geelong’s Trevor Clutterbuck ferrying supplies to Orbost relief centre and transporting people to Cann River. “hey did all the heavy liting – they were fantastic,” Marion said. “hey worked like little slaves. I just stood there and waved my hands around.” he trio, representing Geelong and South
Marion Peterson makes a four-legged friend on her SES mission to Gippsland and, inset, with colleagues and the devastation caused by bushires. (Pictures: Supplied)
Barwon SES units, were welcomed by locals, including the canine variety. “hey were so gracious, welcoming and so very grateful,” she said. “One lady opened the back door of her car and her dog just leapt out. “We ended up in a pile in the carpark having a bit of a cuddle.”
Marion repeated Premier Daniel Andrews advice to donate cash or vouchers rather than goods to bushire-afected areas. “If you’ve lost everything second hand is probably not that good,” she said. Victims spending cash donations on goods and services locally would help rebuild local businesses, she added.
Device ready to save lives A lifesaving device will soon feature at a popular Surf Coast beach in a bid to help the public respond to sudden cardiac arrests. he automated external deibrillator (AED) will be unveiled at Jan Juc beach on Saturday. he device is the “irst of its kind” to be located at a Surf Coast beach, according to Torquay Boardriders Club (TBC). TBC member and paramedic Mat Donaldson said he was “stoked” to introduce the device to a new area of the community. “I hope our joint initiative paves the way for many more of these essential devices along our much loved coastal network,” he said. “his initiative is an integral link in the chain of survival. It may very well be the thing that helps a mother, father, sister or brother return home to their families.” Located in areas of easy access, AED’s are “imperative” in time critical situations when members of the public are responding to cardiac emergencies, according to the club. he Heart Foundation classiies bystander use of an AED as a “key” opportunity for increasing survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. More than 6000 Victorians a year sufer a cardiac arrest away from hospital, according to Ambulance Victoria. he TBC is delivering the project in collaboration with the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee and a $3000 grant from the Surf Coast Shire. Natalee Kerr
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the tragic and devastating bushfires
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Management invites Expressions of
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YOUR SAY Compassion is key I refer to the article ‘MP cat ight over animal cruelty’ (Geelong Indy 10 Jan 2020) and take issue with the member of Western Victoria’s (Bev Macarthur) comments, associating mandatory animal welfare education in schools (proposed by the Animal Justice Party MP) with a ‘radical agenda’. She has jumped the gun here, making clear that her priorities are in alignment with industry, with no consideration of the beneits of educating the young to learn about responsible pet ownership and have a compassion for animals, which ultimately can lead to a more compassionate society in future. Surely, if such a programme were tabled and introduced, the content would be decided by a team of various stakeholders and not just one political party. Presumably such a programme would also include legal obligations of pet owners as well. Pet ownership is extremely high in the Geelong regions, however animal welfare education is sadly lacking, and if steps aren’t taken to address the current statistics involving reports of animal neglect, many animals in our community will continue to sufer. With no animal welfare organisation having suicient resources to conduct talks in schools (understandably they have to deal with surrendered, stray and abandoned pets – yet another serious problem), it would be of great beneit to introduce a basic understanding of animal welfare for students. his perhaps would lead to more consideration of the responsibilities involved in pet ownership (eg pets are for life), less cases of animal neglect and fewer abandoned pets in future. It is diicult to change adult mind-sets. Focusing on education of the young is key in helping the community help animals.
Buckets & Bouquets I’d like to throw a big Bouquet to theatre eight at St John of God hospital for their love and care. Special mention to the nurse with the lashes. #lutter xx Buckets & Bouquets contributions must be less than 50 words and include the writer’s full name, address and phone number.
Heat not unusual
My mother was born in 1913. When she was young, jumpers were packed away in September and not needed again until the end of summer. She experienced blistering heat whilst sitting in the grandstand at the Royal Melbourne Show. I was born in January 1941 – my irst Christmas Day was 104.6F (49.3C) with subsequent summers oten registering many days over 100F. We had a bushire every summer out in Melbourne’s sandbelt area, attributed to swagmen’s billy ires escaping in hot north winds. I remember 1944 because we had to evacuate and the sand was too hot for me to walk on in sandals. here was a solitary chimney on the hill beyond our cow paddock – a silent reminder of the 1939 ires. We lived on the end of the water main, so there was oten no tap water during the day in summer. Dad watered our market garden at night. Bushires were fought with wet sacking bags doused in the duck pond, or just thrashed with gum branches. My diary for January 1982, when we lived in Torquay, recorded a temperature of 120F outside our front door, followed by “A warm day in Birdsville!” February saw a run of days over 40C with 22-28C overnight. At one stage Deirdre Moss Geelong was hotter than Alice Springs, and Geelong there were 61 ires in Tasmania.
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Heat and bushires are not recent happenings. Melva Stott Anglesea
Brainwashing at work OK, so 183 arsonists start bushires and the politicians and media claim that climate change is responsible. he only thing that’s more insane is that people believe it. Apparently we didn’t have hot weather in summer, or bushires, until “global warming”. he brainwashing is working. J Hodges Geelong South
Proving a process A quick explanation of how the scientiic process works for those who might be confused. A researcher comes up with an idea as explanation for something they have seen. his is called an hypothesis. he researcher then tries to “disprove” the hypothesis. his is a central point of the scientiic method. Nothing in science can be proven correct, but it can be proven wrong. Once the scientists, and his colleagues, have checked everything they can think of and can’t ind a law, they publish their results. he process includes asking other experts, who understand the area but are unrelated to the researcher, to examine the evidence. his is called peer review. If the experts can’t ind a problem, the idea is formally published as a challenge to anyone in the world to attack it. housands of scientists do this every year and many of the ideas overlap. If enough papers are published which all support the same idea, then it becomes a scientiic heory. he more well-known an idea, the more scientists pile on to see who can disprove it irst.
Eventually, all other options have been tested, and the outcome is Scientiic Consensus. Anthropomorphic Climate Change reached this position in the late 1980s. All arguments against it, over the last 30 years, have been proven wrong. Answers to all questions are readily available, in detail, if you care to look. Conspiracy theorists usually prefer not to look for evidence against their ideas, scientists are constantly testing and revising. Peter Mitchell Geelong
The theory of science Rees (Independent, January 10) writes great science iction in providing his lesson in science. He says that with science, “a theory can never be proven right” and uses this statement to induct that the consensus of scientists about the cause of our climate emergency is meaningless, and rather some sort of conspiracy to get money from governments. Rees incorrectly uses an induction, and starts to write some interesting science iction. We can always stay sceptical and I’m one that advocates that. But if fossil fuel burn and deforestation are very likely the causes of our climate emergency, and we don’t take any action, then that is not scepticism, it is stupidity. Stephen Blackburn Geelong
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Some Geelong libraries are likely to close under a council review, mayor Ken Jarvis told he Independent yesterday. “Our libraries are really dying,” Cr Jarvis said.
Geelong has won $10 million in major Federal research funding as a partner in two co-operative research centres for Australia’s car and light metal manufacturing industry. he funds will create up to 20 extra positions for electronic and mechanical engineers, metallurgists and designers at Deakin University.
A town square plan at Portarlington could jeopardise future development opportunities for the town’s kindergarten, according to the centre’s users. Kindergarten committee member Tess Carr-Howard said a council plan to close Pier Street, between Newcombe Street and he Esplanade, to make way for the town square would limit access to the kindergarten.
Cashed-up tourists from America and Europe will cruise into Corio Bay next month on one of the most-highly rated liners in the world. Oceania Cruises conirmed to the Independent that the ive-star rated Marina would arrive in the bay on 15 February and that the cruiser was sold out.
The City’s hard waste collection service allows residents to organise for bulky household items to be picked up from their property. The book-in hard waste collection enables you to dispose of a wide range of items that are not accepted or do not fit into the existing residential waste bins. The amount of hard waste must be less than three cubic metres. That equals three metres long, by one metre wide and one metre high.
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Dancing comes naturally to kids, from when they irst sit up. Just add music and they’ll wriggle and clap while they can’t stand, and launch into all kinds of moves once they can. his is especially true if older kids and parents sing and dance around the littlies. his expression of joyousness is fantastic in its own right, but it also has the side beneit of helping physical and mental health – recognised by experts for a long time. To boost those positive efects, it’s worth thinking about enrolling them in a dance class, where they learn dance and lots more. Many dance schools ofer a large selection of dance styles, acrobatics, singing and music, among other diverse programs. here’s more than dance that each child is taught. Well-run classes, tailored for all ages, deliver many other corollary beneits – such as these: 1. Social skills: Many dance schools work towards a yearly performance or show. For a group routine to look its best, children must work together and co-operate. For children who lack social skills, dance classes teach teamwork, develop trust and co-operation between performers, and help youngsters become conident and make new friends. Dance can also help overcome the fear of performing in front of an audience. 2. Educational beneits: Dancing takes practice, discipline and focus – skills needed in all aspects of life. Some dance schools have yearly exams, with children required to work through a syllabus and practise hard for months before
demonstrating their skills to examiners. Dance exams can also help students with the discipline needed for their school tests. 3. Physical health: Dancing is a highly physical pursuit, and can increase stamina, strength and lexibility. It can also improve co-ordination and
balance, correct poor posture and increase cardiovascular health. here’s a plethora of good dance schools around, so if your little boy or girl loves their music and raps, wriggles or rocks to it, getting them into a dance class can only be a good thing. And you never know – your child might be the next Big Talent… Carole Levy
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Get your skates on these holidays he end of school holidays and Australia Day long weekend is close, with parents all over the land looking for new ways to entertain their kids. Crowds have already discovered the fun to be had at Rollerway Skate Centre, but if you’ve been in the dark until now, centre manager Ashlie Aparcicio says it’s not too late to make the inal countdown to school a time to learn (or take back up) roller skating. Ashlie, who grew up playing hockey at Rollerway and is the fourth-generation manager at the longstanding family business, reckons roller skating is perfect for all ages – from littlies to grandparents.
“Anyone can have a go,” she says. “And there’s nothing like seeing kids - who can barely lace up their skates - learn to skate in minutes. “he rink has music, bright lights, highquality rental skates and an amazing atmosphere. Everyone seems to love it and it’s quite special to see grandparents skating with their grandchildren and tiny tots having a go. “We’re now seeing kids who learnt to skate here bring their own kids in. It’s such a great family activity and an awesome way to entertain
teens as well.” Ashlie’s father Raul, who owns the centre, tells how his family has a long line of roller skating enthusiasts. “My grandfather helped my dad as his skate mechanic at Rollerway, now my daughter Ashlie is the manager, and soon her nephews will be hitting the rink – and they’ll be the ith generation with an attachment to Rollerway.” So there’s a lot of local history at Rollerway,
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Most people sufer foot, ankle or knee pain at some point in their lives but, as the experts at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics explain, it can be diicult to ind efective treatment with long-term results. Dr David Kavanagh from the Geelong branch explains that the clinics, one of Australia’s leading foot and leg pain experts, provide proven solutions that have helped thousands to alleviate pain, heal injuries and even delay or eradicate the need for surgery. He provides the following specialist information on common complaints and treatment: • Many foot and leg conditions are misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, oten because only symptoms are treated and cause and contributing factors not being addressed. • Bad foot posture can pull your body out of alignment, placing undue stress on joints and tissues throughout the body, contributing to pain, injury and arthritis. Consulting a lower limb, musculoskeletal expert who has an understanding of complex foot and leg biomechanics, is essential in ascertaining the exact nature of your condition and providing appropriate treatment. • Many foot and knee conditions, e.g. plantar fasciitis symptoms, knee, heel and ankle pain are incorrectly treated with cortisone injections, anti-inlammatory medications and arthroscopies. hese may provide some temporary relief but do not ix these conditions and can delay healing or cause further tissue damage. he latest medical research supports the following three strategies for safe, efective, long-term outcomes to relieve pain, improve function and mobility, and heal injuries and aid arthritis: 1. Load management strategies, to reduce forces/stress placed through the joints and tissues 2. Encourage joint and tissue repair (oten with natural regenerative therapies, i.e. Prolotherapy and PRP) 3. Assist/Improve joint and tissue function, range of motion, strengthening and conditioning
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Wish granted for Aladdin lovers By Luke Voogt Life has been a wish come true for Matthew King, who plays the evil Abanazar in a local production of Aladdin. he voice-over man of 30 years describes himself as one of the lucky “two per cent” who have made a living in the industry. “I’ve been one of those very fortunate actors who was able to make a good living doing voice-overs and some acting in-between,” the 67-year-old said. At about age 20 King rejected an ofer of a “real job” in advertising to chase acting. “I decided then was the time to make the jump if I was serious – and so I did,” he said. He went on to work for Melbourne heatre Company, do voice-overs for legendary TV personality Bert Newton and appear on Hey Hey It’s Saturday’s Red Faces. He also featured in several ABC dramas – the last being Menzies and Churchill at War in 2011. At one stage he and a colleague were doing most of the voice-overs on Australian TV, he said. “When I think about all the voice-overs over the years, it’s thousands.” Ater decades in the industry King was no stranger to impersonating villains such Abanazar, the basis for Jafar in Disney’s ilm. He demonstrated an evil laugh of “mwahaha!” that would have made Dracula proud during an interview with the Independent. “Abanazar’s very nasty and doesn’t care about anyone’s feelings,” he said. “It’s always great playing the evil one because you can have fun with it! You get to teach the kids to boo and hiss and ‘look out he’s behind you’ – that sort of stuf.
Matthew King, rear, third from left, joins the cast of a Queenscliff production of Aladdin; Matthew King, right, as Abanazar. (Pictures: Dean Bateup)
“You don’t have to be a mister goody two shoes! And there are lots of gags in it – probably half that the kids won’t get.” King plays the ruthless antagonist in Queensclife Lighthouse heatre Group’s version of Aladdin, which pays homage to the classic tale’s Chinese origins. He joined the company about 15 years ago ater moving to Queensclif. he veteran actor was an occasional mentor to some of the pantomime’s younger cast members. “Some of them are terriic singers,” he said.
“Any way I can assist, I do, but I certainly don’t tread on the director Debbie Fraser’s toes.” One of those beneitting from King’s support was Bannockburn actress Millana Anello, who had the unusual task of playing lead male Aladdin. “Matthew’s such a nice guy,” she said. “He’s one of those people that you can go to if you need help with anything.” he 15-year-old will take to the stage in her irst show with Queensclife Lighthouse heatre Group just a couple of years ater she started acting.
“I started doing acting classes that my parents got me into for fun and I discovered I really enjoyed it, so I decided to pursue it in a theatre form.” She described her Aladdin as more “emotional” than the Disney version. “You get to see a diferent side of Aladdin – I guess – in this show,” said. “Playing a male is much harder than I thought it would be – I have to embody male characteristics.” Ater beginning earlier this week, Aladdin continues today and tomorrow with four shows at Queensclif Uniting Church Hall.
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Hickey leads Cats women By Natalee Kerr Defender Melissa Hickey will lead the Cats in 2020, the club announced on Tuesday. Geelong unveiled its AFLW leadership group ahead of its season opener next month, with Hickey taking up captaincy duties for a second consecutive year. he 35-year-old enjoyed a successful 2019, playing all eight games and becoming Geelong’s leading disposal winner. Fellow Cats Aasta O’Connor, Renee Garing, Jordan Ivey and Meg McDonald will also join Hickey in the group.
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Geelong Cats star Patrick Dangerield has welcomed the AFL’s announcement of a State of Origin match to raise money for bushire-stricken communities. Dangerield threw his weight behind the concept as AFL Players Association (AFLPA) president. “It was an immediate ‘yes’ when the State of Origin concept was put to players by the AFLPA,” he said. “We, like everyone, are heartbroken and desperate to help. We’re committed to putting on a great event for fans and hopefully raise a signiicant amount of money.” Dangerield also announced a $250,000 donation on behalf of all male and female players for various charities supporting those efected. “We know this is not something that will be instantly ixed by a donation and a game of football,” he said. “We’re in awe of those on the front line of this disaster and we take great inspiration from the bravery, spirit and sacriice that’s been shown by our emergency service workers and volunteers, and want to acknowledge those Australians in particular.” he $250,000 donation forms part of a $2.5 million AFL pledge, including $900,000 from the 18 clubs, for Australia’s bushire-stricken communities. A donation of $1 million will go immediately to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund while the other $1.5 million will go into an AFL community relief fund.
[Hickey’s] ... leadership qualities will continue to unite - Simone Bellears the group
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McDonald received the title of vice-captain following an impressive 2019 season. he full-back won Geelong’s inaugural AFLW best and fairest and featured in the AFLW All Australian side. Geelong’s Head of Women’s Football Simone Bellears said it was “fantastic” to see the duo lead the Cats in 2020. “We know that (Hickey’s) passion and leadership qualities will continue to unite the group going forward,” she said. “We are also excited to see Meg McDonald named as vice-captain, recognition of the signiicant impact she has had on our playing group in such a short amount of time. “Her impact on-ield speaks for itself, and her impact of-ield has been just as signiicant.” he Cats will face Fremantle for their season opener on 9 February at Fremantle Oval.
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Melissa Hickey will lead the Cats leadership group for the second year. (Supplied)
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SPORT Cats back in the eight LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club has moved back in to the top eight following a dominant win over Frankston Peninsula last Saturday. he Cats bowled irst, with Dom McGlinchey (3/27) making some early breakthroughs, before Brody Crouch (3/37) ripped through the home side’s middle order to help dismiss them for just 221. In reply, Tim Ludeman (22) hit ive boundaries in his brief stay at the crease, but it was Eamonn Vines (58) and Tom Jackson (119*) that did the bulk of the scoring to see Geelong post a six wicket win. Jackson’s form has been impeccable, and must surely warrant higher honours sooner rather than later. Tomorrow, Geelong hosts second placed Carlton in another one day game, and will go in conident on the back of some really solid form. In the Geelong Cricket Association, another round of one day games awaits, and in division one, top placed North Geelong host fourth placed East Belmont in the match of the round. he Magpies were not able to play last round, ater Grovedale’s pitch was deemed unsafe for play, following vermin damage to their covers which allowed water to make it’s way onto the pitch. hey retain top spot though, albeit by one point, and will be keen to show they belong
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there. East Belmont defeated St Josephs last week, and although they are the reigning title holder, it’s fair to say their form has been patchy so far this season. heir performances have a few people starting to wonder if they can go all the way again this year. hat might just be the challenge they’re looking for though, and this might be the perfect chance for them to show why they have been at the top for so long. Selections: South Barwon v LARA, MURGHEBOLUC v Bell Post Hill, ST JOSEPHS v Leopold, North Geelong v EAST BELMONT, Newtown & Chilwell v GROVEDALE. Division two is mid way through a two day game, and in the crucial match between Highton and Torquay, honours were shared on day one.
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Highton batted irst and were well served by James Gillard (67) and Chay Deary (42), but it may prove that the eighth wicket stand of 43 by Nathan McCoach (27) and David Kiss (24) could be the diference as it helped the Heat post 212. Torquay were best served with the ball by Pat Lowery (5/42). he Tigers will be desperate to win tomorrow, as a loss would see them lose touch with the top four and possible kiss their inals chances goodbye. And in division three, the last round of one day games for the season is scheduled, and in a season that is shaping up as the closest in many years, the match between Lethbridge and Geelong West will be vitally important for both sides premiership hopes. Geelong West caused a major upset against Newcomb & District last week, thrashing the Dinos by 69 runs, with Chris Martin (53) top scoring, while also taking 5/9 with the ball in an outstanding individual performance. Lethbridge on the other hand lowered their colours to homson and willneed to bounce back here if they want to keep their season alive. Geelong West’s form looks too good though and they should win. Selections: Bannockburn v ALEXANDER THOMSON, THOMSON v Corio, NEWCOMB & DISTRICT v St Albans Breakwater, GUILD SAINTS v Waurn Ponds Deakin, Lethbridge v GEELONG WEST.
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ON THE BITE Adam Van der Lugt his past week has seen anglers do well ofshore for everything from snapper to Mako sharks. Chris from Gone Fishing Charters guided clients onto snapper and gummy shark out of Point Lonsdale in 50-55 meters of water while Ben Cranage ished of Barwon Heads on Tuesday and managed a Mako shark of around 50kg. Other anglers reported captures of kingish to around the legal 60cm length with Australian salmon to 3kg still present throughout the rip and of Point Lonsdale. Squid numbers are still good around Queensclif with reports of ’bigger than average’ squid being caught, using baitish coloured jigs in size 3.5 worked well this week. With warmer arvos these past few weeks it’s made for comfortable night ishing of our local beaches where isho’s have been doing well on gummy shark. Arriving early in the aternoon with enough time to catch a few salmon to use as bait is a good idea with squid and pilchards also efective. Jan Juc surf beach and Bancoora beach are both likely locations close to Geelong. he Queensclif harbour has ired for silver trevally and salmon for anglers ishing around a slack tide. Using sot plastics casting into the channel is highly efective, bait anglers also did well with bluebait for trevally to 50cm but working around either a high or low tide is a must. Mulloway were caught in the Barwon estuary by anglers ishing land based near the Sheepwash area, using squid as bait accounted for ish from 50cm to 8kg being banked. Big kingish have arrived at Portland where ish to 15kg have been caught, casting white Slug-Go plastics over shallow water saw anglers test their gear on the hard ishing ish. Closer to home at Port Fairy saw school tuna to 20 odd kilos caught by anglers also casting lures once they had located a school of feeding ish. Onto freshwater where Wurdi Buloc reservoir is still producing quality trout to anglers ishing mudeyes under a loat. Late aternoons appear to be the ideal time to focus on with some anglers reporting numerous ish coming on the bite in the last few minutes of daylight. Redin were also caught by anglers casting lures out a bit deeper. he Barwon Rver through Belmont is in good condition and ished well for redin and carp. Redin were caught on a number of small diving lures and sot plastics while carp were taken on sweetcorn and white bread as bait.
Travis Zimmer (front) with councillors Pat Murnane and Sarah Mansield and South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman. (Supplied)
Australia’s top disabled cricketers descended on Geelong this week for the National Cricket Inclusion Championships. Local graphic designer Travis Zimmer took to the pitch for Victoria in a division for the blind and visually-impaired. “his is my irst year,” the excited all-rounder said. Zimmer has retinitis pigmentosa, a condition afecting peripheral sight and causing ‘tunnel vision’. he condition began afecting his eyes about age 14 and now limited his vision to ive degrees, he explained. Zimmer’s division is one of four in the
competition and involves a ball with a bell inside. “(he bell) does not help me at all!” he said. “We’ve got a cricketer in the side who’s better than me and it doesn’t help him either.” While players must bowl underarm, bowlers could still reach speeds of about 80km/h, Zimmer said. “It can be quick and you’ve got a short amount of time to make a decision.” he event, in Geelong for the fourth consecutive year, featured players from across the country playing T20 matches at nine ovals across the city. he competition also includes male and female divisions for the deaf and
hearing-impaired, along with a division for cricketers with intellectual disabilities. “It’s deinitely one of my favourite sporting events on the Geelong calendar,” said Sarah Mansield, council’s social inclusion chair. “Players come from across the country and represent their states with passion. All-in-all the week is a brilliant celebration of sport and inclusion.” he competition’s grand inals take place today at McDonald Reserve in Belmont. he event was a joint efort between Cricket Australia and Geelong Cricket Association.
Ben Cranage and his Barwon Heads mako shark. (Supplied)
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