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Family’s heartbreak By Luke Voogt A fundraiser for two terminally-ill children from Highton has raised more than $74,000 in 24 hours. By yesterday morning, about 700 people had donated to the fundraiser for Maggie and Billy McElligott, who have a rare, fatal illness. “We certainly had no expectation that it was going to take of like it did,” their mother Kelly told the Independent yesterday. “We’ve been so, so overwhelmed by people’s generosity.” In April 2019, the family received the heartbreaking news that their daughter Maggie, 6, had Tay-Sachs disease, Kelly said. he genetic disorder destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing children to slowly lose their ability to walk and talk, and eventually results in seizures. “No one normally survives beyond late childhood,” Kelly said. “here’s no cure. “Since Maggie’s diagnosis she has lost her ability to talk, toilet independently, eat and now also to walk. “Recently she has become wheelchair dependent and she has seizures every day. “[We are] managing her seizures and getting the best equipment and treatment to make her quality of life as good as possible.” his February, their son Billy, 5, was also diagnosed with the disease. Kelly said while Billy’s regression seems slower, his speech and co-ordination has begun to deteriorate. heir three-year-old sister Alice, who does not have the condition, is already trying to help her older siblings despite their condition being diicult for her to understand. “She puts toothpaste on Billy’s toothbrush for him and has started helping to feed Maggie, which is beautiful,” Kelly said. “But probably not something a three-year-old should have to do.” With Maggie’s condition deteriorating and Billy’s impending decline, the family made the diicult decision to call for help via a GoFundMe campaign on Wednesday. Geelong donors quickly smashed the page’s $60,000 target for the family to buy a new wheelchair-compatible car. Kelly described the response as incredible, especially given people’s inancial uncertainty

Kelly McElligott with daughter Maggie. Right: Kelly and husband Rory enjoy family time with Maggie, Alice and Billy. (Louisa Jones and supplied) 208923_05

amid COVID-19. Any extra funds would go towards wheelchair ramps at home, equipment and pre-planning the childrens’ funerals, Kelly said. “It’s sad but that’s the reality – we know

our children are going to pass away and we have to do everything we can to prepare emotionally and practically.” Kelly and husband Rory had no choice but to make the most of each day with their children, she said.

“Alice doesn’t have it and we still have all our beautiful kids for now – some people can’t even have children – so I guess you have to look at it from a positive perspective.” To donate: www.gofundme.com/f/ transport-for-tay-sachs

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Steven recovers as restart looms By Luke Voogt Geelong recruit Jack Steven is recovering from a stab wound to his chest as the Cats resume training this week for the return of AFL on June 11. Steven arrived at Cabrini hospital in Melbourne about 1am on Sunday with a stab wound that required surgery. At a press conference yesterday, Cats coach Chris Scott said he had spoken to the star former Saint but he declined to shed light on the incident. “He’s out of hospital and in pretty good

spirits,” Scott said. “He was the victim of something quite serious but it looks like he will make a quick recovery, so that’s good news, but we are trying to respect his privacy as much as possible. “We want to care for him and help as much as we possibly can. We certainly don’t want to add to the invasion of his privacy that is already taking place.” Police are still investigating the incident. Scott said the club would speak to Steven about it, but “only in so far as we would like to help”. “I’m not across all the commentary around it, but my sense is that there’s some feel that Jack

might have some sort of case to answer here. I haven’t seen or heard any information that would imply that.” Scott described Steven as a “good fun guy” that the other players had “really warmed to”. He declined to give a “concrete update” on when he would return to training but suggested it would be “days rather than weeks”. “I’m happy to say he is very much in our thoughts when it comes to the composition of our team in 2020,” he said. he AFL is set to release a revised ixture in coming days following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

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GAWS dog attendant Renee Renshaw with Bear, who is searching for a new home. (Rebecca Hosking) 208765_02

‘Forever home’ search for pet Bear Bear is one of just a few pooches at Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) looking for a “forever home” following a “sharp spike in adoption” recently. he boisterous 18-month-old bull Arab loves to run, play and afectionately lick his handlers, although he still needs to learn some manners. GAWS experienced a 47 per cent increase in all adoptions during extended school holidays amid COVID-19 restrictions, according to the charity’s Cara Kirwin. Locals were taking advantage of prolonged periods at home to settle their new furry

friends, she explained. “hey’re certainly settling more easily,” she said. “In recent weeks our adoption numbers have dropped back to normal with around 55 to 60 animals inding their forever home each week.” While adoptions spiked in April, the pandemic has hit GAWS hard with the charity losing a quarter of its income over the past two months, Ms Kirwin said. he decrease occurred because of restrictions forcing GAWS to close its op shops and cancel fundraising events, she said.

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GAWS had also switched from a walk-in service to questionnaires and appointments for choosing prospective human companions while maintaining social distancing, Ms Kirwin said. But the measure meant less customers for the shelter’s pet shop, which helped fund its operations. Ms Kirwin encouraged locals to donate at www.gaws.org.au/donations. “Even a small amount will go a long way.”

Geelong police have seized between $200,000 and $300,000 in allegedly-stolen items including three motorbikes, four bicycles, tools and a taser. Geelong Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives coniscated the items ater raiding a property at St Albans, in Melbourne’s west last Wednesday. hey charged a 36-year-old St Albans man with two counts of traicking a drug of dependence, two counts of possessing a drug of dependence, four counts of handling stolen goods and three counts of possessing a prohibited weapon. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Sunshine Magistrates Court at a later date. Police alleged the items seized were stolen in burglaries and thets across Geelong and Melbourne’s western suburbs. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Guthrie said police would proactively target known hotspots to detect, disrupt and apprehend ofenders. “his recent arrest is a clear message that we treat matters such as these with the utmost seriousness and we will not stop until we arrest ofenders and bring them before the courts. “We’ll continue to investigate crime in a professional and diligent manner and ensure that ofenders like this are stopped from committing ofences. “It’s important that people know that their homes and property are safe and secure.” He urged anyone who noticed suspicious activity to contact police or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Luke Voogt

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Hundreds tested for virus Bellarine Community Health (BCH) tested about 500 asymptomatic people for COVID-19 in a week. he tests were done at BCH sites at Portarlington, Drysdale, Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove, with the majority of those tested from the retail sector. “BCH established these testing clinics together at very short notice and I’m proud of how staf responded in such an eicient and professional manner,” BCH chief executive Shane Dawson said. “he testing clinics were aimed at the retail sector in particular because of the greater community exposure, however, we were also testing essential community and health staf.” BCH said it was encouraging all community

members to remain vigilant, seek testing should they show even mild symptoms of COVID-19, and continue to practice social distancing and hygiene measures. “Although we are starting to see the start of restrictions being lited, we are a long way from the inish line as far as COVID-19 is concerned,” Mr Dawson said. BCH is now undertaking service planning to recommence delivery of services across all sites. “BCH has always been highly vigilant with infection control measures, however with COVID-19 these have been increased further,” Mr Dawson said. “he community can be assured of receiving the best quality health care in the safest environment possible.”

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‘Tornado’ tears through suburbs By Luke Voogt A “mini tornado” tore a path of destruction through Waurn Ponds, Grovedale and Armstrong Creek on Wednesday morning, ripping roofs of houses and linging tiles across streets. he storm cut a swathe through the suburbs from Geelong Ring Road to Lower Mt Duneed Road just ater 1am. “Our neighbour has someone’s roof in his driveway,” Cottonwood Way resident Alicia Wakeman told the Independent. “It obviously belongs to someone in another street because it doesn’t match any of the roofs in our street.” Ms Wakeman remembered a “tiny rumble of thunder in the distance” and the wind picking up before, out of nowhere, the freak storm hit. “It was the biggest sound I’ve heard in my life – it was like a bomb went of,” she said. “It shook every window and wall in my house. “We still can’t igure out if the sound was a lightning strike or the wind tearing through the houses. “You could hear the wind hitting the roof and dragging the tiles of. It felt like mini tornado.” he storm ripped holes in her roof and tore her double gates of their hinges, Ms Wakeman said. It lung roof tiles across the street, smashed car windows and even ripped a split-system unit from a house. Ms Wakeman, a primary school teacher, was unable to teach her students from home because of the storm damage. “hey thought it was pretty exciting when I said I couldn’t do online teaching,” she said.

SES crews attended more than 180 callouts ater the storm hit, according to South West Region operations manager Jessica Sullivan. “If you look at the jobs on a map you can see it’s [the storm] pretty much ripped through in a straight line,” she said. About 35 SES volunteers were working with the CFA to put tarps over as many roofs as they could before rain, fatigue and failing light made the work too dangerous, Ms Sullivan said. “We’ve seen houses that have lost the majority of their roofs and four that we’ve classiied as uninhabitable.” Specialists from the Bureau of Meteorology were still trying to classify the “concentrated wind event”, she said. “he residents have certainly been describing it as a tornado.” While authorities issued a wind warning on Tuesday, the “brutal” storm far exceeded expectations, Ms Sullivan said. She was reluctant to estimate the damage bill but said Ironbark Street in Waurn Ponds had been worst-hit. “here’s deinitely been a lot of insurance evaluators out there today so it would be a pretty hety bill,” she said. Ms Sullivan said SES volunteers that aternoon showed “extreme dedication to their community” ater the storm hit, ironically, on Wear Orange Wednesday. “It’s the day that we normally stop and thank our volunteers but thankfully they don’t stop. “hey don’t seek that praise, they just want to crack on and get the job done. hey’re all out there demonstrating exactly why we should be grateful for them.”

A freak storm damaged homes and caused carnage across Waurn Ponds, Armstrong Creek and Grovedale on Wednesday morning. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 208884

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Cleaning ‘blitz’ creates 40 jobs By Luke Voogt Up to 40 locals will gain temporary employment following the announcement of a statewide “cleaning blitz”, according to council. he workers will hit the streets in the four-week blitz to disinfect and wipe down street benches, handrails, door handles, traic light buttons, poles, bicycle stands, bins and other surfaces. Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said the program built on City Hall’s public cleaning program, which focused on CBD shopping precincts and high-pedestrian areas.

“he Victorian government’s program will see cleaners provide further cleaning and sanitising services at regional shopping precincts. “he cleaning blitz initiative will provide another short-term local employment boost and help to further increase community conidence in our public spaces as [COVID-19] restrictions start to slowly ease.” State government announced the blitz last week, appointing cleaning contractor ISS Facility Services to deliver the program. he $500 million blitz would create employment across Victoria for 1500 people

who had lost their jobs because of the pandemic, while delivering a valuable community service, Jobs Minister Martin Pakula said. “his blitz provides immediate work and wages to people who need it most, so they can pay the bills while they search for more permanent positions. “We’re taking the irst cautious steps when it comes to easing restrictions, and the jobs that will be done as part of this program are an important part of that process.” Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek said local councils and government would work together to “pinpoint the right

areas” for the cleaning blitz. “Local councils have a vital role to play in supporting communities as we look cautiously to the other side of the pandemic.” he initiative builds on council’s public cleaning program, which has provided re-deployment opportunities for stood-down workers, according to City Hall. Earlier this month, City Hall said it had redeployed more than 200 workers out of 576 that it had previously stood down due to COVID-19 closures. For information visit: vic.gov.au/ workingforvictoria

Hospital’s 1000th baby Archie Overall was the 1000th baby born at Epworth Geelong when he entered the world last Wednesday. Lara couple Janelle and Steve Overall welcomed their bouncing baby boy, who weighed in at 3.9 kilograms. “When I was in labour, the midwife told us there was a good chance that Archie could be baby 1000 at the hospital,” Janelle said. “We thought that was exciting and would be something nice to look back on as part of Archie’s story.” Archie’s four-year-old sister Piper had yet to meet her younger brother on Sunday, due to visitor restrictions, but said hello via video chat. “We’ve been reassured by the doctors and midwives that the hospital had all of the right protocols in place [during COVID-19] but are disappointed that our daughter Piper hasn’t been able to visit due to restrictions,” Janelle

said. Before Archie’s birth, Piper asked if her baby brother might make the news, according to dad Steve. “Last week we were watching the news and saw a baby on TV,” he said. “Piper asked whether her baby sibling would also be on the news. We laughed and naturally said no. Now we have to take that back.” Epworth Geelong acting director of clinical services Lisa Garber described the milestone as a special occasion for the hospital. “It’s lovely news for the parents and the community during the challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said. Luke Voogt Janelle and Steve Overall with son Archie, the 1000th baby born at Epworth Geelong. (Supplied)

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A spate of vicious attacks has prompted an extension of dog bans on Queensclif beaches. Queensclif’s council has voted to extend prohibition periods for dogs on beaches until the end of April.

City Hall wants to axe Newtown Library during National Libraries Week. Councillor Stretch Kontelj told the Independent, City oicers wanted council to close the Shannon Avenue branch to relieve funding pressure on the region’s library service.

Plans to shut a Corio school this year are causing unexpected “angst” and “stress” among parents and students, according to a Geelong councillor. State government has revealed plans to close Flinders Peak Secondary School in about six months then Norlane High and Corio South Primary School in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

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THANK YOU For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks. With courage. With humility. And with hope. We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other and we’ve kept our cool. Thank you especially to those who have been tested. Because of your efforts, we’ve achieved the biggest testing blitz in our state’s history. Or to use Victoria’s standard unit of measurement – more than one MCG’s worth of Victorians who’ve played their part in protecting our state. Thanks to you, we are finding out more about the spread of coronavirus in our community. If you haven’t been tested, and you are feeling unwell, you can still visit one of the regional clinics or speak to your GP. To find out how and where you can be tested go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Because getting tested keeps us together.

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Geelong who volunteers their time for

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a cause they believe in, thank-you very

emergency relief to assisting those who

much. Your contribution to our community

need help, environmental conservation to

is absolutely priceless.

running local community groups and clubs

On a separate note, the recent easing of

– so much of what goes on relies on their

some restrictions has brought noticeably

efforts.

more people out of their homes to spend time outdoors.

Sadly, as we continue to deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions, the

on our doorstep, it’s no surprise that

as food relief is likely to increase. Our

for boosting health and wellbeing, and the autumn sunshine is an extra bonus. At the same time, it’s still as important as ever that we all keep doing our bit to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Council-managed playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gym equipment, public BBQs and drinking fountains. If we’re patient and considerate of each other, we can maintain our distance and keep the risk of transmission to a minimum.

If you are out and about for exercise or recreation, please be extra mindful that the 1.5-metre social distancing rule remains in place. It’s easy to forget but we need to be aware at all times.

With so many magniﬁcent natural settings

demand for volunteer-driven services such

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER NEEDING HELP? We have fast-tracked a Business Support Package for COVID-19 impacted businesses within Greater Geelong, with these FREE support opportunities available now: Digital marketing – website management and development, getting the best from your social media, content ideas, branding and e-commerce. Small business mentoring – expert help on a wide range of business topics and industry sectors. Human resources – advice and guidance about government packages, managing your staff and keeping them safe, and workforce planning and compliance.

Counselling – Converge International provides free and confidential solutionsoriented counselling and support for business owners and their families. Legal advice – employment law, corporate and commercial law, leases and contracts, and insolvency and business restructuring. Financial management – advice and guidance on government financial support, accounting and financial services, business planning, cash flow forecasting and methods to manage finance during an economic downtown. Find our Coronavirus Business Support page at: www.geelongaustralia.com. au/business or call 5272 5272.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT Australian Government Business Support Line: 13 28 46

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GET A TRADITIONAL TASTE OF ITALY IN YOUR DINING ROOM FROM CARUGGI! Popular Lt Malop Street restaurant Caruggi have transformed their authentic Italian restaurant into an Italian Enoteca offering ready to heat at home meals, homemade pasta and sauces for dinner. You can also pick up your favourite bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. If you are feeling like something a little lighter or sweeter Caruggi Enoteca are also selling a range of antipasti and desserts. Thursday to Saturday between 5pm and 8pm they are heating up the woodﬁre oven for takeaway pizzas. Like many Central Geelong businesses, Caruggi have adapted quickly to change their offering and to provide

their delicious Italian cuisine online. Order online or head into the restaurant for pick up. Caruggi Enoteca is open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-7pm. Phone 5229 6426 or visit www.caruggi.com.au

YOUR HOME IS A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN CREATE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AS YOU LEARN, WORK, PLAY AND LOVE The City has developed a toolkit that focuses on mental health and wellbeing, positive and respectful relationships, food and nutrition, and physical activity to help you and your family stay healthy at home. Find advice, easy recipes and virtual ﬁtness classes at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ healthyathome or contact 5272 5272 to register for a hard copy of the toolkit.

We will be showcasing different businesses and how they are adapting and innovating. To discover others and to lend them your support, check out the list on our website. Want to share how your business is doing it differently? Email us at EcoDev@geelongcity.vic.gov.au to let us know.

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CLOSED FOR PUBLIC GATHERINGS Public gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited at all council owned or managed public open spaces, beaches, parks and sports ﬁelds.

WAVE YOUR APPRECIATION FOR VOLUNTEERS We invite you to put your hand up and thank all the volunteers around Australia by waving a special smile of appreciation from your own home. Upload your wave photo to social media and share using the hashtags #NVW2020 and #waveforvolunteers, and tag Volunteering Australia.

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Forty years of culture celebrated By Luke Voogt

Craig Edwards with grandson Mundarra. (Louisa Jones) 208900_05

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative’s 40th anniversary is about “legacy” for chairman Craig Edwards, whose father Trevor was a founder and driving force of the organisation. “We’ve come a long way as an organisation and a community,” he said. “From two or three staf to about 100 … we’ve grown immensely.” he co-op, registered in 1980, grew out of eforts in the ’70s to support Aboriginal adolescents and children in foster care ater being removed from their communities under the White Australia policy, Craig said. Geelong had about a dozen Christian

and government organisations dedicated to removing Aboriginal children from their families and stripping their identities, he explained. Today the co-op provides health and support services, and preserves local Indigenous history. “We want to teach our children – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous – the history of Wathaurong country,” he said. Craig recently completed chemotherapy for bowel cancer, the same disease that killed his father. “My board supported me all the way through,” he said. “Life’s worth living when you’ve got the

grandkids coming at you. “Dad put community meetings before his cancer treatment. I said to him, ‘you’re bloody mad!’ But it speaks to the calibre of man he was.” Craig had been working as a union delegate in Melbourne when Trevor died at age 76. “His dying wish to me was to make sure [the co-op] was always in community hands,” he said. “I made that commitment to come back to the country to work and continue his legacy.” While COVID-19 restrictions have put a dampener on celebrations, the co-op plans to commemorate the anniversary by sharing its stories on its Facebook page.

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A couple of decades ago, approximately 20,000 Chinese skilled fashion workers were recruited to Milan; so that the coveted ‘Made In Milan’ label was not compromised by of-shore manufacturing. Many in this cohort have since moved out of fashion to become very successful entrepreneurs. With family, friends and business contacts still living in China, this cohort frequently travel backwards and forwards. Hence with the virus timeline notiication gap of between 21 - 44 days and inclusive of he Chinese Lunar New Year, Milan’s infection rate was exacerbated. (Also as another example during this gap, 23,000 passengers per day from China continued to ly into the US. (he Weekend Australian Inquirer 8-5-2020.) Added to that, Italy’s sewerage system, which hasn’t been updated to any great extent in 2000 years, Rome-centric governance, Italian’s custom for greetings embraces, high density living and outdoor eating, in combination, created a perfect storm for the virus to take hold on a massive scale. One can empathise with countries like Italy. Stating the obvious, the virus health-wise and economically, has done a number of incalculable proportions on the global community. To that end. PM Scott Morrison’s even-handed call for an independent and full inquiry, so that future pandemics can be avoided, is to be applauded. One hundred countries, with the number rising, concur with PM Morrison. Richard Worland Manifold Heights

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Feathers ly over hunts By Luke Voogt A Geelong-based MP’s pledge to “descend on local wetlands with duck rescuers” following the return of hunting has ruled the feathers of a political opponent. Liberal MP Bev McArthur took aim at fellow Member for Western Victoria Andy Meddick, accusing him of using the COVID-19 pandemic to push his ideology. “he Animal Justice Party seem to go looking from crisis to crisis, as to how they can use it to push their political aims,” she said. “Shooters’ right to hunt ducks is just as much of a legitimate activity as Mr Meddick and his anti-farming, anti-country-pursuits mates’ right to protest.” Duck hunting would provide an economic stimulus that would “somewhat” alleviate massive losses in regional tourism, Mrs McArthur said.

“Plenty” of recent rain would have caused wetlands to “lourish” and increased duck populations “exponentially”, she added. Mrs McArthur slammed the Animal Justice Party MP’s suggestion duck hunters would ignore social distancing laws. “Perhaps he would be better of as the Member for Brunswick or Melbourne, if he is that willing to be derogatory about so many of his western Victorian constituents,” she said. Mr Meddick made the allegation last week as he pledged to join local duck rescuers at the weekend. “Duck shooters already break the law and get away with it, we see it each and every year,” he said. “To think they won’t break distancing laws and put regional communities at risk is completely misguided and irresponsible.” he pledge came as state government relaxed stage three restrictions, making both duck shooting and rescuing injured birds legal again.

“I am proud to be working alongside volunteer wildlife rescuers and vets from my electorate as they perform the gruelling task of retrieving and assessing our injured wildlife,” Mr Meddick said. “As far as I’m concerned, protecting our vulnerable wildlife is an essential service.” Mr Meddick slammed state government’s decision to allow the hunting season to resume until June 8. “Daniel Andrews is turning sanctuaries into killing ields,” he said “Ater the worst bushires in history, native animals need sanctuary now more than ever – not cruelty. “During a pandemic when Victorians are being advised to only leave their homes when needed to keep the community safe, why on earth are shooters being given a green light to travel to regional communities solely for the purpose of maiming and killing wildlife?”

Trev, Gus and Lisa Graham (main), and Gus rides with Chad Reed at Marvel Stadium. (Rebecca Hosking and supplied) 208813

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Huge barrel tuna as ishing returns ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos What a fantastic week it was to have ishing back on the cards. We were completely spoilt with brilliant weather and some great ishing on ofer too. Inside Corio Bay, Royal Geelong Yacht Club had ishos from boat and land hauling in some ripper captures with pinkie snapper, lathead, salmon and snotty trevalla keeping anglers entertained. Soaking baits such as bluebait and squid are ideal, however small three-inch sot plastics proved deadly and more successful than bait. Cliton Springs was a hot spot this week with large numbers of boats locking to the squid grounds in hope of a feed of calamari, and let’s just say they were not disappointed with lots of boats inding their bag limit in no time. Driting over the weed beds in 3.5 metres of water with size 3.0 artiicial jigs worked best. St Leonards and Queensclif have also been producing plenty of squid and a slightly better average size too, with some fantastic whiting on ofer. Fishing a tide change is essential when targeting whiting in these areas and it’s very hard to go past fresh squid for bait. he ofshore ishing this week has been pretty good with a report of mahi-mahi getting caught just of Barwon Heads. he depth, lures and exact location are unknown but it’s great to see these ish in our local waters. here are also plenty of nice-sized snapper and gummy sharks on ofer out there, dropping baits between 35-50 metres of water is where majority of the ish are holding. If you can get some fresh salmon or squid on your hook then you’re in with a great chance. Down the west coast, towards Portland, the tuna are chewing well, with plenty of school ish between 60-80 metres of water more-than-willing to eat a large variety of lures, with trolling skirted lures being a stand out. here has also been a fair share of barrels being landed out the front of Cape Bridgewater in about 55 metres of water with 10-inch skirts working best. Metro Melbourne has been ishing very well for bream this week with most systems holding some nice ish. Sot plastics and small hardody lures have been the preferred technique to chase them, however they do struggle to resist an unweighted live scrubworm when the bite is tough.

Gus a marvel at Supercross Almost 35,000 Supercross fans cheered on Gus Graham as he made his track debut at Marvel Stadium – at just 10-years-old. he St Albans Park youngster lived his dream of riding with Australian Supercross champ Chad Reed recently. “I was not expecting that – it was cool,” he told the Independent. “Meeting Chad Reed and Ricky Carmichael was the best.” An “overwhelmed” Gus smiled ear-to-ear throughout the whole experience, mum Lisa said. “He couldn’t talk, the smile on his face was enormous,” she said. “We’d only told him beforehand we were going to the Supercross.” Gus had loved riding ever since his parents bought his irst motorbike to “putt around the paddock” at age six, Lisa said.

“Motocross became our life, until Gus got sick.” About a year ago, Gus was diagnosed with Wilson’s Disease, a rare genetic condition that leads to chronic liver failure, unstable blood-glucose levels and low bone density. A knock to his abdomen could be fatal, Lisa explained. She had to pull her only child out of football, basketball, motocross and rodeo, and leave her job to look ater him full-time. But despite him no longer being able to race, Starlight Children’s Foundation granted Gus’s wish to ride in the Supercross. “here’s not many people who can say they’ve been on a bike with Chad Reed,” Lisa said. Last December the family moved from Darwin to Geelong, Lisa’s childhood home, to be closer to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

But with Gus being vulnerable, the family went into “complete lockdown” during COVID-19 restrictions, Lisa said. “I think we did nine weeks of not leaving the house. My mum wasn’t even able to come near him, given his compromised immune system.” Gus was able to get on his motorbike for “the irst time in ages” last weekend for a carefullysupervised ride on a lat track, Lisa said. Last year, Starlight granted 500 wishes for seriously-ill children. With the foundation aiming to raise a “vital” $355,500 by June 30, Lisa encouraged locals to dig deep. “Starlight foundation is an amazing association that gives back to kids in need,” she said.

Jordan Watts with a barrel tuna caught on Victoria’s west coast. (Supplied)

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Kaye Francis-Adamson (right) dresses up for the bin isolation challenge with neighbours Jenni Molan (front) and Margaret and Graham Scott. (Rebecca Hosking) 208513_15

Separated by lockdown he COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for most, but for Kaye Francis-Adamson it meant being separated from her husband of 52 years. She spoke with Luke Voogt about she how coped.

or nine weeks Fairhaven’s Kaye Francis-Adamson was separated from her husband of 52 years, Laurie, amid the chaos of the COVID-19. Kaye was preparing to ly overseas in March when she put 81-year-old Laurie, who has Alzheimer’s, in temporary respite care. But with the pandemic worsening, she cancelled the light ive hours before take-of on March 13, opting to ly to Darwin to visit her son instead. As state borders began to close, she struggled to get a return light home. “I was meant to be there for seven days,” the 75-year-old said. “I just kept getting a message to say they cancelled the light.” When she inally returned, the Lorne nursing home where Laurie was staying had gone into lockdown to protect patients. “With all of the restrictions I wasn’t allowed to visit, so it was quite emotional really,” Kaye said. “But I’m not bitter about it, because it is what it is and you’ve got to deal with it.” In 1986, long before Laurie’s diagnosis, the couple bought a house in Fairhaven before moving permanently a decade later. Laurie, who made shopfront signs for a living, was well-known locally for his oil and watercolour paintings and working behind the bar at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Kaye said. “He was also a calligrapher and taught calligraphy at night school. “So, he’s been involved in arts for all of his life. He was the life of the party. He loved people, painting and life.”

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Kaye with husband Laurie. (Supplied)

But Laurie has been progressively deteriorating for eight years since his diagnosis, according to Kaye. “Alzheimer’s a bugger of a thing,” she said. “About ive years ago he gradually lost interest in painting, which was very sad because that was something he really enjoyed doing.” In the past few years Laurie’s ability to hold a conversation and cope with everyday decisions had also deteriorated, Kaye said “He’s just ended up as a shell, an empty shell.” Despite Laurie’s condition, she missed his presence in the house during the forced separation, she said.

“It’s just the feeling of having him there.” But her Fairhaven neighbours, and friends and relatives supported her as she waited to see Laurie again. “We live in the most fabulous community,” she said. “I’ve had phone calls, messages and people drop of food at the front door.” Finally, on May 11, she was reunited with her husband as restrictions eased. “I was so emotional and apprehensive because I didn’t know how I would ind him,” she said. “I thought he might be angry with me or upset but sadly he doesn’t really understand the virus and its efects. “He did recognise me but he had forgotten where I live. He was just confused and couldn’t grasp what is going on in the world.” She is now seeing her husband again regularly following the easing of restrictions. “I’ve made an appointment to visit him next Tuesday – I’m allowed a half-hour visit with no contact. “I can’t have a conversation with him because he’s lost that It would be lovely to put him in a car and take him for a drive somewhere but I understand that’s not possible and I accept that.” Being separated by distance from her son and daughter, who lives in Singapore, her seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also made things diicult, she said. “My daughter is very frustrated that she can’t come home to visit her father,” she said. “I FaceTimed with the kids last week when I saw Laurie and I think for them to see him like that was traumatic. hey want to be here for me and they want to be here for Laurie but it’s just

not possible. I would love to see them but we’ve got to be so careful. I agree with the restrictions that we’re under.” “In hindsight” the separation helped her decide it was time to put Laurie in permanent care, she said. “In that nine weeks he has deteriorated very markedly and he seems more comfortable now where he is. “He’s just better supported than what I could do for him at home. I did feel lonely for a while but I think I’m getting myself together and getting on with it. “Living with a partner with Alzheimer’s cuts you of from a lot of mainstream events because they can’t cope with it. “So it limits your social circle already, and the virus has just stopped it in its tracks.” Kaye said she was looking forward to seeing friends face-to-face again ater keeping in touch with them during a regular online “happy hour”. “We tune into Zoom and we’ve all got a glass of wine and have a chat,” she said. And a recent bin isolation challenge organised by neighbour and “character” Jenni Molan helped lit her spirits. “It’s wonderful to see real people,” she said. “It was a fun thing to do and we would never have done it without the virus.” Jenni said she was happy to cheer her neighbour up. “Of all the times I couldn’t give her cuddle… it’s an awful, awful disease, not just for him but for everyone else that knows him. “I thought, ‘let’s be silly for a change.’ We hadn’t seen each other for a while so we just stood on the side of the road chatting.”

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Out and about he recent easing of restrictions and a glimpse of warming autumn sunshine was enough to entice Geelong residents out and about this week. Independent photographer Rebecca Hosking caught up some of them.

1/ Robert McGifford enjoys a coffee. 2/ Mienna, 11, and Kate Cameron. 3/ Molly, Isobel, and Will. 4/ Jina Kavvadas with Boston the 16-year-old dog (being walked from North Geelong). 5/ Kirsten, Isabella, 8, and Charlotte, 5. 6/ Elwyn, Scarlett, 10, and Milly, 7. 7/ Daniel Atkinson and 16-month-old Arthur. 8/ London, 6, and Daniel Brooker. 9/ Abby Hunt and Liz Hooper. (Pictures: Rebecca Hosking) 208886 15 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 22 May, 2020

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Musical mission to unveil history Unheard songs will shed light on an untold chapter of Australian history when Jessie Lloyd brings her Mission Songs Project to Geelong Arts Centre next Friday. Lloyd joins the centre’s new live-streaming series on the irst day of National Reconciliation Week. “his will be the irst time I’ll be live-streaming from a venue,” she said. “I think there’s going to be four people there, which helps, as opposed to me talking to myself. “But when the lights are on you can’t see [the audience] anyway so it’s kind of the same – just talking to void.” he show gives an emotional insight into the stories of Indigenous Australians forced onto Christian Missions or state-run settlements during the White Australia era. “When they were sent to the missions and the settlements they were restricted from any sort of cultural practices,” Lloyd said. “During those times, our people were restricted from talking our language. [Mission Songs] is a way to showcase how they transitioned into English through song.” Ater singing church hymns, the Aboriginals would take the melodies and use them to create their own music about living of rations, farewells, lugging pearls and tending stock routes. “I looked for the songs they were singing ater church,” Lloyd said. “he only people who know them are their families.

Jessie Lloyd will perform at Geelong Arts Centre next Friday. (Chris Frape)

“his perspective on history is not recorded, it’s generally written by administrators. hese tunes that they composed are that [missing] record. “It’s a rare insight into mission life and it’s a

big part of Australia’s history that hasn’t really been known before.” Lloyd’s journey across Australia began a few years ago ater hearing the stories of her grandfather Albie Geia and other relatives who

lived on the notorious Palm Island of northern Queensland. Her grandfather was one of several Aboriginals who led a rebellion for “basic human rights” on the penal settlement, which was “Australia’s Alcatraz”, she said. “A lot of people were sent there just for being a ‘half-caste’.” Lloyd interviewed elders across the country to understand their stories and songs, she said. “I just do this on my own accord. My inal goal with this is to at least have one of these songs in the Australian songbook, to take ownership of true Australian history.” Previously non-indigenous audience members, some who went to school with kids from the missions, approached her ater the show, she said. “hey would say, ‘we had no idea where they went ater they let school’.” he COVID-19 pandemic has hit hard for Lloyd, who had to cancel her upcoming Australian and Canadian tours. “hat was painful,” she said. “But it sounds like people are starting to get conident for the start of the [next] year because I’ve got some booking inquiries.” She has performed a few live-streamed gigs from home while looking ater her two-year-old daughter but she said the stage element in this show helped separate “professional artists” from people who had become “YouTube” famous in their lounge rooms. “It’s strange when professional artists need to dabble in that kind of thing,” she said. More information: www.geelongartscentre. org.au

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Joseph Stanaway will live-stream the sounds of the handpan into lounge rooms next Friday. (Supplied)

Joseph Stanaway is used to living “of the grid” but his upcoming gig is quite the opposite. Ater playing percussion for gallery openings, circuses and local ilms, he will live-stream the dulcet tones of the handpan into lounge rooms next Friday. “Because of my age I ind the digital world a bit of a challenge,” admitted the Highton local, who describes himself as on the “wrong side of 60”. “I just try to focus 100 per cent on the music. My music is 50 per cent structured and the rest is improvised – I’ve worked like that for many years.” His journey into meditative music began when a truck hit his irst wife’s car in Sydney as she was learning to drive. Stanaway was working as broadcast consultant co-ordinating Australia’s then limited video links for events such as the 1982 16 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 22 May, 2020

Commonwealth Games in Brisbane. But ater the crash the couple “had to get out of Sydney”, so he bought land in Tasmania where he “built some shacks”, he said. hen a marriage break-up sent Stanaway into “crisis mode” and he began researching the “healing power” of music. “he person I was on the inside wasn’t the person people saw on the outside,” he said. “Music provided me with a pathway that kept me alive.” He joined a local band that played gigs for local Wilderness Societies and Triple J’s launch in Tasmania. He then moved back to Sydney and founded percussion group Primal Pulse. “Later in the ’90s I started developing my voice stuf and using my music as a healing tool.” He travelled to Germany in 1999 with his second wife ater she landed a job as a

contemporary dancer. hey explored “quirkier places like Prague and Dubrovnik” plus Italy, Morocco and Switzerland before returning to New South Wales in 2004, he said. Ater moving to Geelong a few years ago he began working as a cleaner and gardener at the Potato Shed. Next Friday he hopes to help locals ind peace amid the stress of COVID-19 and experience stillness through meditative music in the Shed’s Bird Bath Cam Sessions. “If people can just slow down, take a few deep breaths and breath the sound in – it just helps them to balance out a bit,” he said. “It’s just all about coming back to yourself.” Details: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ potatoshed Luke Voogt

Musical comedy act Tripod will headline a new Geelong live-streaming series, which continues in June ater reaching audiences in “Tokyo, Auckland, France and the UK” in May. he series exceeded expectations in its debut month by going international, Geelong Arts Centre chief executive oicer Joel McGuinness said. “We want to continue this momentum and deliver even more exciting digital content through June and, hopefully, well into the future.” Another musical comedian, Gillian Cosgrif, kicks of the series for June with night of tunes in Sofa So Good. Cosgrif has written songs for 10 years and most recently played Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Former Young Diva and Australian Idol runner-up Emily Williams will keep the music playing on June 12 when she belts out some of the most recognisable hits of the past half-century. On June 19, cabaret duo Melissa Langton and Mark Jones will strut onstage in sequin boots for a disco-infused celebration of the “best and the worst” of the ’70s. And on June 25, Tripod’s Scod, Yon and Gatesy will play their signature three-part harmonies. From three blokes singing silly songs in pubs, to three blokes singing silly songs in concert, the trio has entertained Aussies for decades. Details: geelongartscentre.org.au

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New kids on the block – opening during a global pandemic It takes courage to open a new business during a global pandemic, however that’s exactly what some Central Geelong business operators have done. Central Geelong Marketing says some of the newest business operators in town were well on their way to opening when the challenges of coronavirus hit. hey’ve had to adapt their brand new businesses to changed trading conditions and social restrictions, while trying to establish a customer base. Traditional launch events to celebrate the opening had to be shelved or adapted, start dates for new staf have been delayed, or staf have been retrained in new service and delivery models. A Natural Bunch opened its gorgeous new store in James Street on April 2 when many neighbouring businesses were shut. With reduced passing traic due to coronavirus, the store opened to customers online and with a totally contactless delivery system. Ofering DIY terrarium kits, potted colour and a range of bouquets for all occasions, A Natural Bunch worked hard to promote business online in the lead-up to Mother’s Day. Foreverness Bridal opened in Moorabool Street in February and has adapted its traditional bridal dress ofering to a new Bridal Live Appointment – live-streaming real-time appointments to important family and friends. his allows others to see every dress the bride tries on, chat and share their thoughts and be a part of the excitement when the bride says ‘Yes-To-he-Dress’. Stacked Pancake and Dessert Bar opened on May 14 in Yarra Street. Due to current social distancing and dining restrictions, the store isn’t quite ready to serve up dine-in pancakes however it does have cakes, chocolate mousse, jar cakes, macarons, puddings and cheesecakes

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available for takeaway collection. It is also ofering free delivery across Geelong with next day delivery for cake orders placed by 2pm. he dessert and cake cabinet is full of delicious options and they can’t wait until they can start serving up pancakes in-store. Parma Bar, right next door to Stacked, opened March 4 with take-away options, kerbside collection and delivery to satisfy all your parma needs. New professional service businesses have moved to online consulting and are providing virtual consultations through platforms such

as Zoom, Skype or Teams. Health providers have embraced telehealth options and are servicing the health needs of clients, including physiotherapy and psychology, in the comfort of their own homes. Traditional marketing plans have had to be reimagined. In-store promotions have been adapted to online promotions including competitions and special ofers. Virtual word-of-mouth via social media has become a key factor for new businesses looking to attract and maintain customers. Pinot & Picasso’s business was based on

small group gatherings to share food, wine and art classes – in store and was the perfect solution for birthdays, team building and special events such as baby showers and bachelorette parties. Only a few months ago, it could not have imagined the way the business has transformed. It now ofers online classes and Art Boxes, with all the supplies needed for the online class delivered straight to the customer’s home. Providing this option for people separated by distance provides a new opportunity for the business, even ater restrictions ease and classes begin again in store.

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from local businesses. Follow the businesses you love on social media. Like and follow their pages, give them a shout out for great products and services and leave a review to help other customers ind them. Making a choice to buy a product or service from a local business is not just good for the local business – it’s also good for you. You get great customer service, get to know the people who own or work in the store and it’s good for the environment as staying close to home reduces your carbon footprint. Local businesses also bring great energy and variety to the streets of Central Geelong and that’s good for everyone. Download the Love Central Geelong app or visit www.centralgeelong.com.au/ind for a full business directory of Central Geelong businesses. You’ll ind up-to-date information about new businesses and the businesses doing things diferently. Plus, the City of Greater Geelong Council has introduced free casual on and of-street parking until June 30, as part of its support package to assist businesses and residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Time limits still apply. A huge shout-out to the following new businesses in Central Geelong: Bubble Bar, Oh Honey & Lustre Blooms, A Natural Bunch, Curls & Swirls, Stacked, Parma Bar, Ballroom Baby, Baldasso Cortese, Cash for Old Gold, Good Folk Yoga, he AFL Store and Foreverness Bridal. Welcome to new owners and operators at the following existing Central Geelong businesses: Rook Sri Lankan Fusion, Frankie, Organic Larder and Ebony & Ivory.

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