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It’s easy to add greenery to a small outdoor space with a vertical garden. Vertical gardens or green walls not only look good, they can also make your home healthier as they absorb carbon dioxide and cool ambient temperatures. Vertical gardens also have a humidifying efect and are known to capture toxic gases from deodorants, carpet, paint, furniture and building materials. Green walls can also reduce noise, capture water runof and increase biodiversity. A vertical garden can even become a source of food, with herbs particularly suited to pots and tubs. You can hire a professional horticulturalist to advise on and install a vertical garden at your property or there are a host of DIY ideas online. Gardendesign.com, has some simple vertical gardening ideas you can use to add green to your space: • Mount a staghorn fern and hang it as a focal point • Arrange wall planters in your kitchen for growing herbs or micro greens • Build a terracotta planter wall on your fence • Create your own vertical jungle with a living wall kit • Use wrought iron lower pot rings to elevate planters on your porch or balcony • Fill a few wall planters with trailing plants for a waterfall of greenery It is a good idea to invest in an automated irrigation system with a timer to ensure the plants never dry out. he amount of water needed depends on what you’ll be growing – if it’s an edible garden, you’ll be fertilising and watering it a lot more.
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Keep the home ires burning Every year, winter taps into our atavistic need for ire, and can raise questions about making the best use of it in heating our homes. It’s the season we’re in right now that can make us either appreciate or bemoan our home heating source, in terms of efectiveness and saving energy bucks. If you’ve been thinking about what type of heating to install in your new home or extension, or maybe it into the ‘bemoan’ crew, there are people way more knowledgeable than us to hopefully steer us right.
he natural gas ireplace Comfy rug. Pillowy cushion behind head. Cat purring in lap, or dog lying lovingly beside you. Warm lames casting a gentle glow. hat’s the bullseye of natural gas ireplaces, but they have other beneits, too. 1. he heat is constant and you’re in control of how hot. 2. It’s maintained by those in the know that they’re 25 per cent cheaper to run, as well as being cheaper to install. . 3. Heat is instant – at the lick of a switch or using the remote. 4. hey’re kid-friendly – and there’s no mess. 5. No fumes or particles are released into the air. 6. hey look so good – whether contemporary-chic or traditional. hey’re cleverly and stylishly designed these days to complement many décor approaches. hey set a mood.
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he outdoor ireplace he ultimate mood-setter when entertaining. Rustic brick chimney surrounds, ultra-sleek built-in ‘windows of ire’, potbelly stoves, woodor gas-ired, posh design statements, modest
ire pits: they all ooze sensuality, conviviality, and brazen attention-seeking. So what are some additional beneits? 1. With outdoor ireplaces showing no signs of waning in market approval, they can raise your home’s resale value, just like excellent landscaping does. 2. hey make year-round outdoor entertaining a possibility, and give families an excuse to get
outside even when the weather is a bit grim. 3. Kids can get their friends around for a winter sleepover on the deck – and out of your hair. 4. People love ire. ‘Build one and they will come’ isn’t just a movie tag. 5. hey’re generally easy to install, contributing to afordability. Carole Levy
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Winter gardens It may be cold outside but there’s still plenty of things to get you out in the garden and enjoying some crisp, clean air. • Clean up any inished or dying plants. • Prune perennials - while the branches are bare it’s easier to see what needs to be cut back. • Divide and plant bulbs. • Prepare your soil - check for drainage issues. Add mulch, fertiliser or emulsions - doing this in winter will give the soil time to break down and be ready for spring plantings. • Start a compost heap put those winter leaves to work. • Plant out some veg there’s a variety of vegetables that will survive winter chills. Try growing some beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrots, caulilower, leeks, onions, silver beet. • Add some colour - there are some beautiful winter lowers including Cyclamen coum, hellebores, snowdrops, crocus, aconites and winter iris.
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and hints of cinnamon would be perfect for creating a warm, welcoming feel in this bedroom.” Julia looked for easy ways to incorporate the ideas into a tired bedroom with doses of colour in paint, accessories and sot furnishings. “I chose an artwork for the back wall that was illed with beautiful, earthy tones, all present in the Dulux Repair palette, and used this to inform the rest of my colour choices. I selected a bold hue for the back wall to give the room depth. I layered this up with touches of rich green by painting the existing bedside-table drawer with Dulux Aquanamel in Plasticine and adding lush velvet sot furnishings and tall potted plants on either side of the bed. “I’m a irm believer that every room’s scheme needs an element of surprise to really bring it to life – here, I painted a sot terracotta shade on the mirror rim and Auburn Flair on the base of a ceramic pot, which contrast beautifully with all the blues and greens. he ceiling, trims and other walls were already painted in a warm white.
JULIA’S STYLING TIPS When choosing colours, think about the mood you want to create. I chose greeny-blues and accents of cinnamon and terracotta here because I wanted to create a cosy, refreshing vibe. • Start with an artwork: Take your colour cues from a key painting or print to give your room scheme an intentional feel. • Add energy to the space with one or two jolts of an unexpected colour. And remember; contrast is key. • If you’re adding white to the mix, choose one with similar undertones as your brights. • Think beyond walls – use paint to revamp old furniture and accessories too. You may just ind yourself falling right back in love with them! • Have fun and experiment – remember, if you change your mind about a colour, you can always paint over it. To feel conident with your choice, always start with a sample pot or A4-size swatch so you can live with the colour for a few days without fully committing.
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Dine-in back on menu By Justin Flynn he state government’s decision to allow cafes and restaurants to reopen has been welcomed by Bellarine Peninsula businesses. With 20 people allowed inside cafes and restaurants from June 1, many local businesses have decided to reopen, although some have preferred to wait until June 22 when 50 customers are allowed. Zebra Bar’s Caron Zillwood said she would reopen on June 3, for dine-in dinner Wednesday to Sunday and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Takeaway would continue to be available. “Dan Andrews’ notice of two weeks before reopening has given us the time to redesign our processes to adhere to Victorian government rules and guidelines,” she told the Voice.
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- Lyndsay Sharp “Changing to table service means we have had to work out new systems. “We hope that our new processes will work smoothly from day one. But it’s all new. Opening straight away gives us the opportunity to tweak things and get everything right.” Ms Zillwood said relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions would be “great for everyone”. “here will be challenges, but we’ll work through them as they arise,” she said. Ocean Grove’s Dritwood Cafe reopened for sit-down customers on Monday, with owner Ty Simons saying the venue can legally it 30 diners. “here was a 30-page document put out on Monday that has every detail of our new way of serving spelled out,” he said. “his includes very strict rules about capacity although we can it 12 in the front, eight in the back and 10 down the side. “We are very lucky that he Dritwood is big enough and has separate areas that we can it 30 people in internally. “Others have smaller spaces to work with and it may not be worth their while to open to dine-in patrons. We feel for them and hope
The Zebra Bar’s Paul Young and Caron Zillwood celebrate the easing of restrictions and the opening of their renovated restaurant. (Rebecca Hosking) 208994
that restrictions are lited soon to allow them to open too.” Jak Evans runs he Dunes and At he Heads. He said he Dunes would continue with takeaway trade only until June 22, but At he Heads reopened from June 1 to strong bookings. he Sharp Group incorporates several local businesses, including Flying Brick Cider House and Leura Park Estate.
Lyndsay Sharp said her organisation would reopen ater the 50-person limit came into efect, however Leura Park Estate’s cellar door has reopened for wine and cider takeaway sales. Ms Sharp described the cellar door reopening as “another baby step in a positive direction”. “It’s been truly exciting to welcome people back through the doors and the feedback has been so positive, which has been really encouraging.”
“We are working towards reopening all venues ater June 22 if and when the parameters are extended to 50 patrons,” she said. Ms Sharp said larger venues, such as Flying Brick, with the capacity to seat many customers were not as suitable for the 20-person limit as smaller establishments. “Some of our venues are essentially ‘barns’ and the overall patron experience we like to provide might be compromised.”
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Support for life with MS Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) two years ago, Ocean Grover Tania Kokelj is one of more than 26,600 Australians who live with the disease. Tania describes MS as having a daily “smorgasbord of symptoms”, which include mobility issues, fatigue, vertigo, itchy skin, limited dexterity in her right hand, just to name a few. “I also get shooting nerve pains, but my major issue is tripping and falling,” she said. he 54-year-old is thankful she no longer has to tackle the debilitating disease alone because there’s a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to support her. “I fell recently and fractured my shoulder. I’m a bit of train wreck at the moment. I’m in a sling but the great thing is I was able to adapt my NDIS plan to support my injury. “Now I have a support worker who comes in each morning. She helps me to shower and get dressed. It’s only a temporary arrangement until my shoulder heals but it’s great to be able to draw on my NDIS plan for that additional support.” Tania said having moved from Melbourne to the Bellarine Peninsula away from her family and friends she didn’t have the informal support a lot of other people rely on. “I don’t have any family down here,” she said. “I do have friends, and they have been very helpful, but they are busy with their own lives and that’s where the NDIS has kicked in. “I’m a single mum. I’m oten home alone when my daughter goes to her father’s so it’s just been such a relief for me to know I have support and I can get it when I need it.” Tania said she likes to be as independent as possible and attempts to tackle what she can, but at times needs additional help. “I have trouble doing things like liting and
Tania Kokelj is battling MS, but has help through the NDIS. (Supplied)
certain household tasks,” she said. “Hanging the washing on the line is problematic, and I haven’t got the strength or stamina to mop the loor or scrub the shower so through my NDIS plan I’ve been able to get domestic help, which has just been fantastic,” she said. “I’ve also got funding for occupational and
physio therapies and have a great team around me who all communicate with each other to make sure I’m functioning to the best of my ability and I also have social and community participation. “I do art and ceramics classes but I must admit I do more talking than art.” World Multiple Sclerosis Day was on May 30.
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Dogs on beach changes proposed City of Greater Geelong has referred a decision to amend dog access rules on beaches from Breamlea to Collendina to Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) for approval. Council received 592 responses from a six-week community engagement last year and will now seek endorsement from BCCM, which manages the beaches. he proposed changes are: • Dog access times in the summer peak zones (markers 6W-21W, 24W-27W and 34W-36W) are extended from 8pm-8am to 7pm-9am, which is consistent with other coastal dog orders adopted by the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. • Dogs must be on a leash between Blue Rocks (42W) and 13th Beach (36W) when horses are present and are allowed of lead when horses are not present. • Dogs need to be on a lead at all times 75 metres either side of the 7W marker in Collendina, instead of the whole area between 7W and 8W. • Dogs allowed on a leash at the Ocean Grove main beach (13W–16W) between May 1 and November 30 but are banned between December 1 and April 30. he proposed dog access rules aim to simplify dog zones for owners, enhance the enjoyment of all beach users and provide safe and accessible beaches, council said. Cr Trent Sullivan said the council had tried to balance the preferences of both dog owners and non-dog owners.
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Shoring up future lood risks Bellarine Peninsula properties that are prone to future lood events and climate change-induced sea level rise will be covered by a new Land Subject to Inundation Overlay. Last week council adopted Amendment C394GGEE and referred it to the planning minister for approval. he amendment includes planning scheme policy changes and applies the overlay to 1600 properties around the Bellarine and Corio Bay, based on the state policy of planning for a 0.8 metre sea level rise by 2100 and a severe storm
surge event. Many properties are already covered by lood overlays and this one will help reduce risks to public safety and damage to properties, council said. he areas that will be covered by the amendment, if it gains ministerial approval, are parts of Geelong, Portarlington, Moolap, Newcomb, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Indented Head, St Leonards, Swan Bay, Barwon River estuary, Avalon and Breamlea. Point Lonsdale is excluded for now but will
undergo further lood modelling that considers he Point waterway system, which is still being constructed. he overlay means a planning permit would be needed for buildings and works, but upper storey extensions and additions such as verandahs that are less than 20 square metres are exempt. Permit applications would be referred to the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, which would typically require loor levels to be set above the predicted lood level
with an allowance for sea level rise. his will ensure the inside of dwellings are protected from looding. Council last year referred 43 public submissions, 39 of which were objections, to an Independent Panel for consideration. he panel reported in April that it supports the amendment and praised council for its “forward looking and proactive approach in preparing the amendment”. he panel found the amendment is well founded and will beneit the community.
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Children come out to play Children around the Bellarine Peninsula rejoiced as the state government relaxed COIVID-19 restrictions relating to playgrounds and skate parks. In line with the statewide changes, City of Greater Geelong re-opened public access to a range of outdoor spaces from May 26. he number of people permitted to gather at playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym spaces increased to 20 from June 1, but social distancing requirements remain. he City will roll out updated signage at
outdoor spaces reminding patrons of the restrictions. Ocean Grove mum Amanda took her son Dylan to the park straight ater school last Tuesday. “It was great to see the kids inally out and having some fun together,” she said. “hey’ve really missed each other, so they had a wonderful time celebrating their irst day back.” Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher welcomed the re-openings, but warned against
complacency. “It’s great to be able to provide the community the chance to use our much-loved playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym spaces again,” she said. “We encourage people to use these facilities safely and to maintain their commitment to the social distancing and hygiene guidelines, which are in place to ensure we can slow the spread of coronavirus while starting to enjoy some of our wonderful public areas once again.”
Residents on the Bellarine have been taking advantage of Bellarine Community Health’s COVID-19 Community Transport service during the past few weeks. Dozens of locals have been using the free service to get to doctor’s appointments, pharmacy scripts, or help with picking up food shopping. he service, and a dedicated phone line, was launched last month to assist community members in need of additional support during COVID-19. Portarlington residents Win and Derek Hunter have been regular users of the service. “hey’ve taken us to the doctors and to the chemist for prescriptions and for some groceries, it’s been great,” 89-year-old Win said. “We have kept ourselves completely isolated and we felt to get into a taxi or onto a public transport bus was just too dangerous for us, so to be picked up at your door has been so good.” Win and her 90-year-old husband Derek said having access to a personalised transport service has made them feel like they’re still independent. he dedicated COVID-19 community support number is 5258 0835.
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By Cr Stephanie Asher Sporting analogies have been top of mind lately and I recently learned about the ‘false lat’ experienced in cycling. It’s a neat metaphor for the pain many are feeling about now. he false lat describes the view ahead that looks comfortingly like a relatively easy stretch of road with no hills or major impediments. Atop a bicycle, the brain perceives less efort to be required and perhaps even sends a silent little dopamine shout for joy that a bit of easy cruising is on ofer. Alas, the ‘lat’ is actually a slight climb and those cruising legs start to burn a little and the heart rate goes up, not down. Ater a few kilometres of what was supposed to be easily achievable – much like the luxury of not having to travel to work or push through the daily grind of the oice, site, stage or classroom – it becomes apparent that it was actually increasingly diicult although the challenges were not visible. We feel wrecked as a result, a little unsure why we feel that way and perhaps even subliminally inadequate as it was supposed to be easy. Added to which, unlike an overt hill climb, there is no downhill reward at the end of the efort.
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his low grade residual stress enveloping the world has an insidious efect. We are all slowly becoming tired, we are all afected by the uncertain future, we are all quite literally having a nervous response. hat is natural, that is human. So anyone feeling the efects of slow burn please be assured you are not alone. Look up, look around and reach out if you need help. I’m conident that there are opportunities for a new approach if we keep ourselves and our communities strong and supported.
Maisie and Jack Kelly were early birds getting the bookworm on Tuesday, ahead of Geelong libraries reopening to the public on June 9. he Ocean Grove siblings had an early chance to compile their reading shortlists with exclusive access to their local library ahead of other branches opening. his week Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation announced all its branches and mobile services would reopen to the public in line with recent Victorian government advice. he gradual resumption of services begins next Monday with return chutes opening during branch operating hours. On June 9, branches and mobile services will reopen with shorter operating hours, with normal opening hours resuming on July 6. Library programming, live events and most outreach services will remain suspended until further notice. he corporation has also extended due dates for all physical collection items until July 31 and will waive overdue ines during this period. Details: www.grlc.vic. gov.au/coronavirus Luke Voogt
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By Justin Flynn Collendina has staged a major recruiting coup with the appointment of Curtly Balshaw as co-coach for the coming cricket season. he 24-year-old top order batsman played A grade cricket for the Cobras as a 14-year-old and has played for Geelong, Melbourne, South Barwon, North Geelong, Leopold and Whittlesea and a short stint at Barwon Heads as a junior. Balshaw will share the coaching duties with Nathan Walter, who will remain as on-ield captain ater sustaining a batting injury last season. “I’ve been speaking to Nathan the past few years, but wanted to stay in the GCA [Geelong Cricket Association] and play as high as I can for as long as I can,” Balshaw said. “But I wasn’t really enjoying just playing cricket so when Nath said ‘if you had a coaching role, would you come back?’ I said yes.” Balshaw sat out all of the past season and said he enjoyed having his weekends free. “It was good to get away from the game and have a year just to go camping with mates,” he said. “But I’m looking forward to getting back into it now.” Collendina has been one of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association’s best sides over the past decade, but has fallen back to the pack during the past few seasons. With youth starting to emerge, the Cobras could again taste inals action sooner rather than later. “Collendina’s been a powerhouse for years, but the last two years they’ve struggled a bit,” Balshaw said. “But the juniors are coming through. We just have to push them further.” Balshaw said it was daunting to have the responsibility of being a coach, but it is
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Upgrades completed Surfside Primary School has completed its $1.3 million upgrade, which includes the refurbishment of 10 classrooms, the school library and student amenities. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville announced the completion of the upgrade. “Surfside Primary is a great school, led by Principal Peter Walsh and his team, and I congratulate the entire school community on their efforts in planning and now completing the refurbishment,” she said.
School nominated Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School has been nominated as a inalist in four categories for the Sustainability Vic ResourceSmart Schools Awards to be announced Friday, June 5. The four categories are: Teacher of the Year (Kellie Clark and Sue Constable); Student Action Team of the Year; Community Leadership School of the Year; and Curriculum Leadership School of the Year. Curtly Balshaw (left) joins Nathan Walter as co-coach of the Cobras next cricket season. (Supplied)
something he has been wanting to do. “It will be good to think about the game in a diferent way,” he said. “here will be a bit more responsibility and a
diferent way of thinking.” Meanwhile, Barwon Heads top-order batsman Lachy Campbell has joined GCA club Murgheboluc.
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here’s been some glorious sunny autumn weather lately. I ventured to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and when the fog lited the conditions were just perfect for bird watching. I noticed that the ponds on the north and west tracks were getting a bit low in regards to water level, so some late autumn rain would not go astray. Before inishing my long service leave and going back to work, I drove twice to Newstead, near Castlemaine, to try and see the owlet nightjar that lives in a hollow in the nature reserve at Newstead. Of course I did not see it and I think I might give up on trying. I did see some lovely birds, including white-browed babblers that were hanging around a nest, a pair of jacky winters, yellow-tuted honeyeaters and white-winged choughs. It was lovely to be able to drive to this area again ater the social distancing laws were slightly relaxed and it’s always beautiful to drive through Daylesford. On the way home from Newstead I called into the Stony Creek Picnic area near Anakie, which is a lovely spot, and I saw scarlet robins, white-naped honeyeaters and striated thornbills. Close to home, at the Ocean Grove Park, there’s been a small lock of swit parrots feeding in the outer canopy of lowering eucalypts. he swit parrots were reported in this location by
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Volunteering uncovers new passion for cooking It’s a long way from Vancouver Island to Ocean Grove, but Ben Green wouldn’t have it any other way. he 20-year-old let home on the British Columbia island of the west coast of Canada to pursue a music diploma, but soon found himself on the Bellarine visiting his father, who lives in Cliton Springs. hen COVID-19 hit and Ben was stuck. He decided to help out at Feed Me Bellarine in Ocean Grove and loved it so much, he soon realised cooking was another passion in life. Ben is now in the stages of formalising a chef apprenticeship and is learning on the job under the watchful eyes of some of the state’s
best chefs. All the chefs at Feed Me Bellarine are professionals with accolades in the industry and all are volunteers. “he great thing about here is you can do all these diferent types of cooking and all these diferent chefs come in,” Ben said. “here’s a diferent chef each week. “And for me as an apprentice working here, it’s amazing because I get so much input from so many diferent and amazing minds. “his is the best place to be if you want to learn.” Coming from a background in music (he plays guitar, bass, drums and more), Ben didn’t know much about cooking but Feed
Me Bellarine co-founder Anthony Woodbury encouraged him to give it a try. “Working here has been a git,” he said. “It’s like a family.” Ben’s father relocated to Australia when he was young so Ben has been a regular on these shores since he was eight. “When people ask me which country I prefer, I can’t really say,” he said. “When I’m away from Australia, I miss it.” Justin Flynn Ben Green is loving his learning experience at Feed Me Bellarine. (Justin Flynn)
Hilda Lee and Margaret Gravett with Hilda and Margaret the chooks at Feed Me Bellarine. (Supplied)
Charity group feeds the soul By Justin Flynn It is a mild and sunny late autumn day at Feed Me Bellarine’s busy hub in Ocean Grove. Volunteers are scurrying around attending to tasks that will, ultimately, help feed people in need all over the Bellarine. Founded by Lana Purcell and Anthony Woodbury, Feed Me Bellarine’s motto is ‘no questions, no agendas’. hose who ask for help are given it without a moment’s thought. Feed Me Bellarine is now a registered charity and has expanded to the Surf Coast. It is something of a juggernaut that almost everyone on the peninsula has heard about. Lana says they always planned to expand “but just not this soon”. here are 89 volunteers who donate their time at the Ocean Grove hub, nestled, perhaps 10 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 3 June, 2020
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Aterwards, they scurry to the kitchen where they continue to scoop food into plastic containers, ready to be delivered to those who need it. Hilda turned 80 the previous day. A vibrant, healthy-looking woman originally from Liverpool in the UK, she has been in Ocean Grove for 55 years and considers herself “almost a local”. “It’s another family,” she says of Feed Me Bellarine. “hey [Lana and Anthony] are miracle workers and so patient with us all. “It gets a bit hectic but these two are wonderful, generous, very caring people. “We get down the road [ater inishing for the day] and think ‘gee that was another great day’. “You feel so satisied that you’ve helped people. “You have a little idea of where it [the food] goes, but you don’t see the people and we don’t
need to.” Before COVID-19, Margaret and Hilda were busy with Probus, VIEW and water aerobics. “It’s the most satisfying thing I have ever done,” Margaret says. Co-founder Anthony Woodbury walks through the room and Hilda says “that’s our boss”. “I’m not a boss, I’m family,” he says quickly. Corey Fowler is the chef on duty today. Before COVID-19, he was the head chef at Campbell Point House. To keep busy he volunteers at Feed Me Bellarine. A tall man, he cuts an imposing igure as he strolls through the room from the kitchen on his way outside. “You under control ‘H’?,” he asks Hilda. “No. Why would I be under control? Don’t be silly,” she retorts. “We’re never under control,” Margaret joins in. “But we’re very happy here.”
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Cancer fundraiser with extra love Sarah Dunne and Toni Smith met at a mother’s group eight years ago ater the birth of their irst children. When Toni was diagnosed with breast cancer, it meant many trips to Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre, but ater 12 months of treatment she was given the all clear. So impressed with the care and compassion given by the centre staf, Sarah decided to shave her head for Toni and raise funds for the centre. “It was heartbreaking having to watch Toni go through what she did,” Sarah said. “Physically, mentally, the appointments, the surgeries, the treatments, the side efects. “Not once did I hear her say ‘why me’ she is the strongest, bravest most resilient person I know. “he staf at the Andrew Love Centre are, in Toni’s words, ‘amazing, caring fun and dedicated’.
“he work they do is truly inspiring and I am forever grateful for the wonderful care they gave Toni and continue to give the brave patients that attend.” Sarah set a goal of $5000 and has so far raised $4190. “I was feeling pumped before I shaved my head and so excited knowing what I was doing was raising funds and awareness for such a great cause,” she said. “Toni shaved my head – it was super fun.” Sarah said the response had been overwhelming. “I want to thank everyone that has donated – it means the world to me,” she said. Sarah’s fundraiser page is at mycause.com. au/page/228091/sarahs-shave-for-a-cause. Justin Flynn
Toni Smith and Sarah Dunne after the big shave. (Supplied)
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‘Forever home’ wanted By Luke Voogt 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.
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“In recent weeks our adoption numbers have dropped back to normal with around 55 to 60 animals inding their forever home each week.” But 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. “We have a plan to reopen them but we
haven’t got a set date at this point.” 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 to supporting the animals already in care and those still arriving daily,” she said. “We understand that it’s an extremely challenging time for everyone and are incredibly grateful for any support the community is able to ofer at this time.”
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Athletes notch up seven years participation Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club inished a close second to Leopold at this season’s Geelong Little Athletics Centre competition. Sienna Wrench was crowned girls club champion and Forbes Gilmour was boys club champion. Ginger Smith and Joshua Payne achieved long service for seven years of representation. he local competition was unafected by the coronavirus but state and national competitions were cancelled. OGBHLAC results are: Under 8 Girls: Age Group – Caitlin Foley 1st, Taylah Lamb 2nd. PB – Caitlin Foley 1st, Lotte Davis 2nd. Participation – Ellen Cox, Cassidy Lewis, Bonnie McMahon-Jones, Isobel Curtis, Belle Paritt. Under 8 Boys: Age Group – Hugo Gilmour 1st, Jack Mervin 2nd. PB – Hugo Gilmour 1st, Jack Mervin 2nd. Participation – Samuel Porta. Under 9 Girls: Age Group – Milla Allchin 1st, Quinn Davidson 2nd. PB – Quinn Davidson 1st, Milla Allchin 2nd. Participation – Skylar Curran-McKew. Under 9 Boys: Age Group – Josiah Brown 1st, Noah Lang 2nd. PB – Josiah Brown 1st, Noah Lang 2nd. Under 10 Girls: Age Group – Arhlia Cvetkovski 1st, Alice Garland 2nd. PB – Arhlia Cvetkovski 1st, Sanne Davis 2nd. Participation – Mikayla Grunberg, Gemma Hocking, Audrey Whitield, Chelsea Lamb, Isabel Toohey. Under 10 Boys: Age Group – Jude Lewry 1st, Isaac Schammer 2nd. PB – Jude Lewry 1st, Isaac Schammer 2nd. Participation – Tom Maloney. Under 11 Girls: Age Group – Zahlia Heikkila-Dubowik 1st, Ruby Gilmour 2nd. PB – Jenna Mervin 1st, Zahlia Heikkila-Dubowik 2nd. Participation – Rose McMahon-Jones, Briella Considine, Lucinda Vorrath, Sienna Croxford, Addison Lewis, Lily Curtis. Under 11 Boys: Age Group – Archie McCallum 1st, Angus Jones 2nd. PB – Archie McCallum 1st, Angus Jones 2nd. Participation – Xavier Johnson, Morgan Harker-Davies, Callum Foley, Aidan O’Mahony, Benji Haakma, Jamison Cox, Zachary Blount, Fletcher Curran-McKew. Under 12 Girls: Age Group – Evie Lewry 1st, Sienna Hocking 2nd. PB – Evie Lewry 1st, Sienna Hocking 2nd. Participation – Sienna Davidson, Alexandra Sloane, Ila Johnstone. Under 12 Boys: Age Group – Miller Smith 1st, Harper Allchin 2nd. PB – Miller Smith 1st, Zander Zurawel. Participation – Keegan Johnson, Noah Schammer, Isaac Dalton. Under 13 Girls: Age Group – Madison Grunberg 1st, Mako Payne 2nd. PB – Madison Grunberg 1st, Mako Payne 2nd. Participation – Melody Davidson, Ava McMahon-Jones, Jez Johnstone. Under 13 Boys: Age Group – Forbes Gilmour 1st, Dane Greaves 2nd. PB – Forbes Gilmour 1st, Ashton Blount 2nd. Participation – Rory Stewart, Bruno Paritt. Under 14 Girls: Age Group – Erin Foley 1st, Great Jones 2nd. PB – Erin Foley 1st, Great Jones 2nd. Participation – Pippi McIntyre. Under 14 Boys: Age Group – Aston Smith 1st, Josh Royle 2nd. PB – Aston Smith and Josh Royale equal 1st. Participation – Joshua McOuat, Cooper Haakma. Under 15 Girls: Age Group & PB – Sienna Wrench 1st, Amelie Paritt 2nd. Participation – Ginger Smith, Ashlee Christofelsz, Kaylah Heikkila-Dubowik. Under 15 Boys: Age Group & PB – Joshua Payne 1st, Declan Foley 2nd.
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Memorial walls honour veterans Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch has conirmed that the additions to the memorial at Ocean Grove Park are complete. he sub-branch is encouraging members of the community to visit the park and pay their respects at the memorial walls. he additions comprise three walls (one main wall and two wings) honouring the names of all those who have served in the Australian Defence Force from World War I to current conlicts. To be included on the walls, servicemen and women need to have been born in, enlisted from, or on discharge, returned and lived in the Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads or Connewarre districts he sub-branch is also encouraging community members to notify it if they ind that a relative or friend’s name is missing. If a name is approved ater research, it will be added to the walls in the correct category prior to Remembrance Day. he RSL will conduct this exercise on an
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The Centotaph at Ocean Grove Park has been completed with all known war veterans’ names. (Supplied)
annual basis, with July 31 the cut-of date for nominations this year. When current restrictions have been eased, the RSL is planning an open day for the walls, including aternoon tea. To nominate a name for the walls, contact John Dickinson via dingopc@bigpond.com. he sub-branch has a Facebook page named
‘Bellarine Young Veterans’ and is encouraging all young veterans (post Vietnam) on the peninsula to check it out at facebook.com/ groups/2087214987990073/. he sub-branch will have regular get-togethers ater COVID-19 is under control. Contact Alison Sloane at alison.sloane@ gmail.com.
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he inner harbour of Corio Bay this week continues to be a standout location with both boat and land-based ishing providing some great captures. Fishing around Royal Geelong Yacht Club has been very productive with pinkie snapper and silver trevally dominating reports. he ish have been going really well on small sot plastics with Zman Slim Swimz being a standout. Garish have also come back onto the radar with Limeburners and St Helens rock walls being the best locations with some cracking gars getting around. he trick to those guys is a tiny piece of bait under a pencil loat with a nice burley trail out. Cliton Springs is still producing some great calamari ishing at the moment, with bag limit captures being very achievable driting over the shallow weed beds in 3.5 metres of water, with natural-coloured jigs working a treat. St Leonards is still ishing very well for King George whiting and ishing a tide change with fresh baits is the key to success. Local surf beaches have been quite the hot spot as of late with Australian salmon in great numbers terrorising bait ish along the coast. Casting metal lures between 25 and 60 grams is ideal, or ishing with baits such as blue bait and squid should also get you stuck into the action. here are also a few gummy sharks getting around too and fresh salmon is an awesome bait for those guys. he ofshore ishing of Apollo Bay has been pretty good of late with a wide variety of species inding themselves lapping onto angler’s boats. Kevin Hunter from Trelly’s Geelong managed to get stuck into the action ishing in 70 metres of water landing 39 lathead and eight gummy sharks. Kevin mentioned that Black Magic Snapper Snack rigs were the key to his success. he ‘crater lakes’ this week have been ishing quite well for both trout and Chinook salmon. Lake Bullen Merri has been holding plenty of nice-sized rainbow trout to about 1.5kg and Chinook salmon at about the same size, both bait ishing a trolling hard body lures have been working a treat. Lake Purrumbete has also been ishing well for trout, in particular brown trout. Casting lures in the shallows early in the morning is the best way to target them, however they will still swipe at your lures if trolling is more your thing.
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Bellarine Peninsula public schools reopened last week with prep, grade 1 and 2, VCE, VCAL and specialist school students back in the classrooms. Since the beginning of term two nearly all students have been learning remotely to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Students from grade 3 to year 10 will continue to learn remotely until June 9, giving authorities time to assess the efects of the partial return last week, according to the government. Vulnerable students from grade 3 to year 10, and children in those years whose parents or
carers cannot work from home, can still attend school as needed. he state government announced it would invest up to $45 million for enhanced cleaning every day at schools across the state during terms two and three. Authorities encouraged schools to implement a staggered drop-of system, staggered lunches and recesses, and social distancing to prevent coronavirus transmission. Schools will follow strict health protocols if a member of the school community tests positive for coronavirus, according to the government.
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Over the coming weeks, we look forward to many more Central Geelong businesses opening their doors and welcoming customers back. Central Geelong Marketing says it’s a huge undertaking for business operators to navigate the new requirements of social distancing, gathering limits and cleaning and hygiene, on top of all the usual demands of running a business. Customers too will need to adapt to these changes. Over the past week, both national chains and small independent retailers have reopened in Central Geelong. Signs have appeared, indicating how many people are permitted in a premise, changerooms are being cleaned between uses, while sneeze guards and social distancing markers have been added to counters. Geelong Dance & Fairywear Supplies has increased the opening hours of its store in Little Malop Street over recent weeks, to hursday – Saturday 10am to noon, while still ofering phone orders and free delivery. Gits for the Geek shut its physical store on March 31 during COVID-19 restrictions and relocated its Central Geelong store to 105 Little Malop Central. It is now open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, ofering unique comics, graphic novels and records. Central Geelong’s Maternal Instinct ofered online sales, click and collect, git wrapping and express delivery for customers throughout the restriction period and is now open for business from its Moorabool Street store, Monday to Saturday. It ofers a large range of maternity clothing, as well as baby gits, clothing and essentials. Eddy Elias Menswear, a destination store in Moorabool Street ofering quality men’s tailored products and attentive service,
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Lipari Espresso Bar in Union Street will open from 5pm on June 1 for dine-in customers. It has restrictions in place to abide by regulations and is taking bookings for up to four people via phone. he dine-in menu will be the same as the takeaway menu and it will not be ofering BYO. Friday and Saturday nights will have three staggered seating times at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Call 5222 5600 to make a booking. City of Greater Geelong Council has introduced free casual on and of-street parking until June 30, 2020 in Central Geelong as part of its support package to assist businesses and residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Time limits still apply. Central Geelong Marketing says supporting local businesses as COVID-19 restrictions ease is more important than ever. Shopping and eating local keeps money in the community. Local businesses employ local people and oten use a wide range of local suppliers. 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 reduce your carbon footprint by staying close to home, which is great for the environment. Clockwise from left: Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues; Local businesses also bring colour, energy Lipari Espresso Bar; Eddy Elias Menswear; and unique oferings to the streets of Central Mav’s Greek Restaurant; Gifts for the Geek; Geelong, and that’s good for everyone. Maternal Instinct. (Pictures: Supplied) It’s going to take a little getting used to and 7pm to late, via the Book Now form on its but following the guidelines and respecting the eforts of businesses to provide a safe website www.at mavs.com.au. It is also continuing to bring authentic Greek environment, will help everyone stay safe. dishes to Geelong via takeaway and home To ind out more about how you can keep delivery. Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues in Little Malop supporting local businesses and the free Street will have a limited number of seats parking options in Central Geelong visit available for dine-in from June 1 and will only www.centralgeelong.com.au or download the Love Central Geelong app. be taking phone bookings on 5221 0287.
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BACK DOWN TO LEVEL 1 RESTRICTIONS ALL DENTAL PROCEDURES PERMITTED Great news for all our patients, new and old, who are waiting on complex dental procedures such as implants, crown and bridge work, cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry... Welcome back! Restrictions have now eased to Level 1, so all dental procedures from emergency to elective are now permissible. However, this does not mean our diligence to your health and well-being has slackened, and we continue to abide by stringent infectioncontrol standards to ensure a safe environment for all. Screening remains a key feature, so please let our reception staff know if you are experiencing any cold/flu-like symptoms, have a recent history of travel, or had contact with any suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. Please do not hesitate to contact our lovely team on 52 555 282 with any questions or booking enquiries. Book online via www.oceangrovedental.com.au Ocean Grove Dental appreciate your kind support and will continue to work hard to take care of our wonderful community!
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Winter is here and, Greg Parker-Hill of Pivot Stove and Heating is the man to assist you with all your wood heating needs. Greg’s family started Pivot Stove in Geelong in 1876 and he’s now chief executive of the business. “I was brought up doing what I do now,” he says. “Fiteen years ago when my parents retired, my wife Tammie and I took over Pivot Stove, making us the sixth generation owners. “I love what we do. I love the fact I’ve installed over 10,000 heaters in Geelong and now have the experience and passion to keep Pivot focused on customers’ needs and have a great crew working with us to keep doing what we love to do.” Greg says wood heating is oten misunderstood and he wants to clear up some of the most common misconceptions. “Wood heating is one of the most natural ways to heat your home,” he says. “here is something about the heat, the ambiance and satisfaction of splitting wood and making ire to heat you home. “Customers ask: ‘Is it true that wood heaters can no longer be turned down, so they don’t burn overnight any more?” “Yes and no,” Greg says. “To comply with the new standards that wood heaters have to produce less smoke some manufacturers, but not all, adjust their heaters so they burn hot all the time to make their heaters pass this standard.
“We have heaters made in Canada called Paciic Energy – these countries need to have their heaters burning all day, and all night long, to keep their homes warm in the winters. “hese heaters are built with ways to re-burn the smoke to reduce the emissions, this way you can ill the irebox up with wood, close the air control and have your ire burning 15 hours later.”
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For those wondering if wood heaters will be banned in the future, Greg says customers will be future-proofed if they purchase with Pivot Stove. “here is always talk about wood heater smoke, that is why we have focused on heaters we sell to have the cleanest burning possible,” he says. “In areas of New Zealand they banned wood heaters, but you could still put one in your
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The Parade, Ocea Grove Pho e: OPENING HOURS Mo /Wed/Fri : a – : p Tues/Thurs : a – : p Sat o ce a o th Dental restrictions have now lifted and we are able to provide all dental treatment, including check-ups, cleans, fillings, cosmetic and emergency treatment. Our highest priority is the safety of our patients. As part of our regular infection control regime, we wipe down surfaces, use personal protective equipment, and use handwash and handsanitiser. In addition to these measures, we are screening all patients for COVID-19 symptoms and have spaced out the waiting room to allow for social distancing.
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More Geelong residents are experiencing eye strain from excessive screen time during COVID-19 restrictions, according to Waurn Ponds optometrist David Truong. Mr Truong said more locals were getting their eyes checked as a result of “digital eye strain”. he additional screen time was oten revealing under-lying long-sightedness – diiculty focusing on objects up close, Mr Truong said. “he fact that people are on their screens now will make them more aware of their issues.” Staring at screens and being indoors could also increase children’s risk of becoming short-sighted (myopic), Mr Truong said. Studying or working remotely, online chats and conferences and Netlix “marathons” could easily add up to 10 or more hours of screen time, he said. “Everyone is spending more time on screens
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at the moment under COVID-19 restrictions, using computers and smart phones constantly for work and pleasure. “Our eyes aren’t meant to be ixed on a single object that long and it’s likely to have a negative efect on our eye health.” But while sometimes extra screen time revealed underlying issues, in other cases people’s eyes were just fatigued, Mr Truong explained. “Not everybody needs glasses,” he said. “Plenty of kids and teenagers are coming in with eyes which are basically ine if they weren’t on the computer for six or more hours a day.” He encouraged people to spend 20 seconds looking 20 metres away for every 20 minutes in front of the screen. He also encouraged them to stay hydrated and adjust their screen brightness to that of surrounding light. Luke Voogt
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