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Footy’s back! Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerield is set to play his 250th game when the Cats resume their AFL season against arch-enemy Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium tonight. The powerful midielder yesterday responded modestly to coach Chris Scott dubbing him one of the all-time greats that had “transformed” the club. Dangerield said he had only “tried to add my little bit where I can” to an already “incredibly successful club”, and felt “privileged” to play at the Cats. Josh Jenkins, who last year followed Dangerield from Adelaide to Geelong, praised the midielder for his uniqueness, describing him as a “unicorn” in an article for al.com.au Despite the shortened footy season and a lack of crowds for at least the next few matches due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Cats still had a “burning desire” for a premiership, Dangerield said. Geelong plays Hawthorn at 7.50pm tonight. Luke Voogt PATRICK DANGERFIELD
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Drug-drivers on notice By Luke Voogt Monthly drug-driving ofences are continuing to increase across Geelong and the Surf Coast, with police catching 24 motorists under the inluence during the long weekend. Geelong Highway Patrol Sergeant Brian McKiterick warned drug-drivers they faced a higher chance of being caught with less traic during COVID-19 restrictions. While traic had decreased, the same amount of police were patrolling roads, he said. hose caught faced signiicant penalties and lengthy licence disqualiications, Sergeant McKiterick said.
“If you’re driving under the inluence of drugs there is a signiicant possibility that you will be detected.” But more importantly, Sergeant McKiterick said, drug-drivers ran the risk of causing a fatal crash. “hat’s something they’ve got to deal with for the rest of their life. “You’re looking at [signiicant] jail terms and, worse, killing or seriously-injuring someone.” Sergeant McKiterick issued the warning as police caught 74 people drug-driving in Geelong and the Surf Coast in May, up from 60 in April. he monthly average pre-COVID-19 was
30-35, Sergeant McKiterick’s superior Senior Sergeant Peter Quick told the Independent last month. Police have also detected more speeding drivers during COVID-19 restrictions. Sergeant McKiterick hoped speeding would decrease as traic increases due to restrictions easing. But increased traic volume could also increase the risk of crashes from dangerous driving, he warned. “Whether you’re driving on a country road or in the city, at the end of the day, it’s the driver’s behaviour that causes the accident.” Fatal and serious-injury crashes are also
increasing ater a drop in April. Geelong and the Surf Coast had 17 serious-injury crashes and three fatal crashes in March, compared to nine and zero respectively in April. In May, the region had 16 serious-injury crashes and a crash at Batesford that killed a 15-year-old boy. Across Geelong and the Surf Coast over the long weekend police detected 242 ofences, compared to 176 in 2019. In Geelong police nabbed 14 drug-drivers, up on ive during Operation Regal last year. Police detected 28 disqualiied or unlicensed drivers, 29 unregistered vehicles and issued 131 speeding ines.
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Teen’s incredible survival story By Luke Voogt A 14-year-old Cliton Springs boy has survived two nights in freezing bushland north of Melbourne. Hamlyn Views School student William Callaghan, who has non-verbal autism, went missing at Mount Disappointment about 2.20pm on Monday. His disappearance sparked a massive search efort with hundreds of police, SES members and volunteers scouring the mountain for him. Police had urged residents to play homas the Tank Engine music and put blankets, water, Vegemite, feta cheese and peanut butter outside
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so I just sort of talked to him about Diesel and stuf like that. He didn’t seem bothered by me.” William had no socks on, so Mr Gibbs gave him some socks, a jacket and chocolate, before carrying him to safety. “He looked in reasonable health. He wasn’t shivering too bad.” William’s “relieved” mum Penny Callaghan thanked Mr Gibbs and everyone who searched for her son as she addressed the media from inside an ambulance. “More than anything, thank you everyone!” she called out. “I’m so grateful, you’re all amazing! What an amazing community.”
William had used a communication app to tell his mum he felt “confused” and “scared”, and that his body felt weird following the ordeal, she said. “He is well as could be under the circumstances, he is quite calm considering,” Ms Callaghan said. “I can’t imagine what he’s been feeling and going through. I am just so relieved.” His “irst request was McDonalds”, she conirmed. “He’s just a very special person and all the people in his life love him to bits.” An ambulance later took William to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
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A true retriever in pooch park plans Golden retriever puppy Bentley is wagging his tail over plans for a paw-some new dog park in St Albans Park. he “mischievous” but afectionate ive-month-old pup will love being unleashed in the new park, according to owner Blair Meaney. “He loves people and he loves interacting with other dogs,” 24-year-old Blair said. “I can’t wait for it to be done. I think it will be awesome. He’s a very active dog, so taking him down there will give him a good opportunity to have a run around, because there’s so much space.”
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he fenced dog park is part of a planned council upgrade for Aldershot Reserve, which includes a playground, improved paths and new trees. he plans would retain Aldershot Reserve’s “unique” open spaces and include upgrades to grass surfaces for ball sports. A sealed mounded circuit or ‘pump track’ for bikes, scooters and other wheels is also included. “he track will be designed [for] a wide range of users, including younger children,” council said. “While there is a community desire to get more trees established on the site, there is also a
desire to retain a sense of space and openness.” Council hired an external consultant to develop the plans for the upgrade, which would better meet the needs of local residents, it said. Consultation for the plans closed on Tuesday and council had received 288 responses, with more time allowed for postal surveys. City Hall said it would inalise the plans over the next three months, based on community feedback, and present them to council later this year or early 2021.
Geelong has recorded its irst new COVID-19 case in more than a fortnight, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Greater Geelong had one active case as of midnight on Tuesday, bringing the city’s total number of cases since the pandemic began to 66, the department conirmed. Geelong’s last new coronavirus case prior to this was conirmed by the department on May 25. Cases in Geelong remained level as of midnight on Wednesday, as Victoria recorded another eight cases bringing the state total to 1699. “One new case detected through routine testing may have been infectious while attending the Black Lives Matter march in Melbourne on Saturday,” the department said. Two cases were detected in returned travellers in hotel quarantine, while two cases remained under investigation. he remaining three were a former worker at a Clayton aged care centre, a toddler at a Parkville kindergarten and one related to the Rydges on Swanston outbreak. In Victoria 179 conirmed cases have been acquired through unknown transmission, while more than 564,000 tests have been processed to date. Victoria has 57 active cases, while 1621 people have recovered, according to the department. Nineteen Victorians have died ater contracting coronavirus so far. Currently, six people are in hospital, including one patient in intensive care. Several cases remain under investigation. Luke Voogt
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Police have charged a rowing coach who taught at elite Victorian private schools, including he Geelong College, with historic assault ofences. Simon Rich Harrison, 56, faces nine charges including rape, sexual penetration of a child and indecent assault, media outlets reported this week. Geelong Sexual Ofences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives also charged the Williamstown man with sex ofences against a child under 18 who was under his care, supervision or authority. Harrison worked at he Geelong College in the early 1990s. He most recently worked at Xavier College where he was coach and director of rowing from 2010 to 2017. It’s believed he has worked in a number of other positions at Xavier College since he let the school, and was a casual coach at Firbank Grammar in 2017. Prior to that, Harrison served as director of rowing at Fintona Girls’ School from 2005 to 2010, Melbourne Girls’ Grammar from 2002 to 2004 and Caulield Grammar in the 1980s. He had been employed by the Mercantile Rowing Club as an elite development coach, but is no longer linked to the group. he Victorian Institute of Teaching last week suspended his teacher registration. Harrison will face Geelong Magistrates Court for a committal mention on August 21.
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Give it up for the mums Local charity Geelong Mums has pledged to quadruple every donation made next Tuesday for its annual ‘giving day’. Geelong mums’ partner organisations and anonymous supporters will add $3 to every $1 donated, general manager and co-founder Julia Roache explained. “here has been an increase [amid COVID-19] in the number of babies and children needing help,” the Highton mother-of-three said. Ms Roache was one of ive local mums, led by Kate Betts, who established Geelong Mums in April 2013, following in the footsteps of a similar group in St Kilda. he charity helped more than 300 families in its irst 12 months as a small group of mums volunteering from a
small shed and their own homes. In 2014, Geelong Mums moved to a South Geelong warehouse and the charity has since grown to more than 600 volunteers. “Supporting vulnerable families extends far beyond the walls of our Balliang Street warehouse,” Ms Roache said. “It’s the result of many people giving, sharing and caring.” he giving day fundraiser would go towards various items to keep “babies safe and happy”, Ms Roache said. “Some of the most vulnerable families in Geelong are depending on us right now. ” To donate: https://www.geelongmums.org/
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Eighteen Geelong clubs will receive $1000 from the state government’s Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package, two local MPs have announced. Geelong and Lara MPs Christine Couzens and John Eren announced the grants this week as part of $40 million to support clubs returning to competition as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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Geelong footy season cancelled By Luke Voogt Geelong will host no home-and-away football for the irst time since World War II following a joint decision to abandon the 2020 season. he AFL Barwon Commission on Tuesday issued a joint statement with the Geelong and District, Geelong, Bellarine and Colac and District football and netball leagues calling of the season. he season cancellation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was the irst since 1943, an AFL Barwon spokesperson conirmed.
he decision, applying to all senior and reserve football and netball competitions, followed a “lengthy collaborative consultation process” with clubs, according to AFL Barwon general manager Will McGregor. “Unfortunately, cancelling senior football and netball in 2020 is the only viable option to ensure the sustainability of 44 senior clubs,” Mr McGregor said. Almost four out of ive clubs surveyed across the four leagues did not support the season going ahead or were willing to follow the commission’s decision, according to AFL Barwon.
About a third of players in the GFL, BFL, GDFL and CDFL said they did not want to play in 2020. In the netball leagues, about half of Geelong players and a third of Bellarine players did not wish to play. Eighty per cent of clubs voted against the season going ahead with crowd limits of 100, with 85 per cent of clubs saying limited numbers would impact their inancial viability. Clubs raised concerns about generating revenue without social functions or opening of bars and canteens. Other concerns included COVID-19 health risks and the inability to
efectively manage crowds. he leagues remained committed to conducting junior football, junior netball and senior female football competitions in 2020, according to AFL Barwon. he decision would allow all clubs to return in 2021 in the strongest position possible, according to Mr McGregor. “I would like to pass on my wholehearted thanks to all our member clubs, their tireless volunteers, AFL Barwon staf, umpiring associations and our valued partners for their passion, support and eforts over this challenging COVID-19 period.”.
Gallery to open doors Geelong Gallery is set to reopen on June 22 and locals are already signing up online to see its latest collections, according to management. “We’ve already had people book for the moment our doors open,” deputy director Penny Whitehead said. he reopening coincides with state government plans to ease restrictions allowing venues to host up to 50 people at a time. With New South Wales easing restrictions earlier than Victoria, Geelong Gallery had modelled its reopening on that of the Art Gallery of NSW, Ms Whitehead said. Visitors will have to leave a irst name and phone number and answer three questions relating to COVID-19 before entering the gallery. Gallery staf and contractors will undergo temperature checks, with additional sanitation and cleaning measures in place. Visitors will be able to see Eugene von
Guerard’s View of Geelong, which council purchased for $3.8 million of Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2006. he 1856 depiction of pre-colonial Geelong is part of the gallery’s Scenic Victoria exhibition, which, along with Kate Beynon’s kindred spirits, closed just a week ater opening due to COVID-19. “he exhibitions are, efectively, new because barely anyone got to see them,” Ms Whitehead said. “he visual arts bring enjoyment and learning to people’s lives. It’s fantastic that we’re going to be able to ofer that again.” Anyone can visit the gallery for free fromJune 22 but Ms Whitehead encouraged visitors to book ahead given the maximum capacity of 50. Bookings: https://www.geelonggallery.org. au Luke Voogt
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Somewhere in Geelong that I want to visit is the National Wool Museum. I drive past with my family a lot of the time but never get the chance to go in. What is something people might not know about you?
Describe your journey as a refugee.
How are you involved in the community? As the junior mayor, I represent youth council and share our indings and recommendations. I also chair the meetings. In previous years I played for a netball team. Ater COVID-19 restrictions lit, I was thinking about joining some volunteer groups near my house.
I can speak three diferent languages: English, Farsi and a bit of Urdu. I have also been participating in leadership roles since grade 5. What are your dreams for the future? I personally have always dreamed of becoming a psychologist and an air hostess, but I still hope I can be someone who can make a diference in the community wherever I go. What does this year’s theme for Refugee Week, ‘Celebrating the Year of Welcome’, mean to you? (Rebecca Hosking) 209653_02
Life was great. We were all young and we had other people around us who spoke the same language. We moved to Geelong in 2013. A big challenge of our new life was not being able to understand anyone, not knowing where to go.
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COUNCIL MEETINGS Ordinary Council Meetings will continue to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall, however for the safety of the community, councillors and staff and to ensure physical distancing, the City will no longer permit public attendance at Council meetings for now. Meetings will be accessible online to the public and will be live
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streamed on the City’s website. The next Council Meeting will be held
The Seniors Festival ‘Reimagined’ recognises the unique year that is 2020.
on Tuesday 30 June at 7.00pm.
Community Focus Council Meetings which are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month will also be held at City Hall and will be live streamed.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has directed that there are to be ‘no Victorian Seniors Festival public events in October 2020’ therefore this year’s festival will be ‘Reimagined’ in the online space.
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
The theme for this year is “In the groove” and the City is offering one-off grants of up
If you wish to ask a question or make a submission at a Council meeting you can still do
to $1000 for projects and activities that support inclusive, diverse, healthy and socially
so by lodging your question or submission online.
connected communities that can be delivered in a digital format.
Questions and submissions must be lodged by midday on the Monday before the meeting.
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PLANNING COMMITTE MEETING
Online applications are now open and close on Friday 26 June at 5.00pm.
The next Planning Committe Meeting will be held on Thursday 25 June at 5.30pm.
For more information and how to apply visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants
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Planning Permit Application PP-243-2018 - Development of seventeen (17) double storey dwellings and one (1) single storey dwelling and works in a Road Zone at 48-58
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Meetings can be watched live or at any time after the meeting. Submissions can be
of Landfill and Native Vegetation.
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The applicant for the permit is: Alcoa World Alumina Australia
Wednesday 24 June.
The application reference number is: PP-1327-2019
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Barwon Heads The application is for a permit for: Variation of Covenant PS412071E Affecting
The City would like to correct some inaccurate information published regarding council’s
Lot 6 to allow for the Construction of a Fence, and the Construction of a Fence.
proposed changes to dog control orders on Barwon Coast Committee of Management
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The application reference number is: PP-66-2020
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Dog access times in the summer peak zones (15W West–21W, 24W–27W and
You may look at the applications and any documents that support the applications online
34W–36W) are extended from 8.00pm to 8.00am to 7.00pm to 9.00am, which is
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Dogs must be on a leash between 40W and 13th Beach (36W) when horses are present and are allowed off lead when horses are not present (Note: Dogs remain excluded from the environmental zone 40W–42W);
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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; and
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Dogs allowed on a leash at the Ocean Grove main beach (13W–15W West) between 1 May and 30 November but are banned between 1 December to 30 April.
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The City apologises for any confusion this may have caused.
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Council is now consulting with the BCCM regarding the proposed draft orders and will
applications. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before Sunday
then reconsider final orders later this year.
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This is the City's Coronavirus support page, which includes information about the status of events, facilities and City services across the region. A MESSAGE FROM CR STEPHANIE ASHER, MAYOR naturally felt more comfortable in the online world than those who were brought up with letters or landlines as their main communication tools.
Our community’s young leaders came to the fore earlier this week when we welcomed Junior Mayor Farzana Husseini and Junior Deputy Mayor Ashley Delaney as special guests during our council meeting.
With methods such as Zoom meetings now better understood and so widespread as a result of the restrictions on face-to-face gatherings, it’s likely we’ll see them become entrenched – which could have lasting impacts on how we do business.
Farzana and Ashley were on hand to present the Geelong Youth Council’s second quarterly report for 2020 – a summary of what they’ve been working on, including some well-considered recommendations regarding issues they’re passionate about.
The youth councillors have shown that meeting online is no barrier to achieving progress.
Coincidentally but quite appropriately, the meeting was the council’s ďŹ rst held totally online, with all 11 councillors dialling in via Zoom along with our two youth council counterparts.
Their report on Tuesday night was beautifully presented and demonstrated how seriously they’re taking their leadership roles.
As a general rule, younger people have
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I mentioned the Mental Health First Aid program as part of this column last week when I focused on the importance of helping young people look after their mental health through this period of restrictions.
Youth Council colleagues as we emerge from the pandemic. It’ll be important through the recovery process that we consider the views of all segments of our community. Our Youth Council is perfectly placed to share the issues that are of most concern to their peers, and to help us respond in the best way we can.
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One of the Youth Council’s recommendations was for the City to train extra facilitators in the delivery of the Mental Health First Aid program so it can be accessed more widely across the region.
Counselling – Converge International provides free and conďŹ dential 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 ďŹ nancial support, accounting and ďŹ nancial services, business planning, cash ow forecasting and methods to manage ďŹ nance during an economic downtown. Find our Coronavirus Business Support page at: www.geelongaustralia.com. au/business or call 5272 5272.
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18th Amendment Bar is reminiscent of the speakeasy bars of the 1920s and 30s prohibition era, when it was illegal to consume, sell or bootleg alcohol. We’ve been prohibited from going out and consuming alcohol onsite but Gorge Camorra and the award-winning team at The 18th Amendment Bar have created their own Youtube Channel – “Let’s Talk Drinks�. The channel features reviews, cocktail making tutorials, bar tending tips and more. Want to know how to make the classic negroni, learn about Irish Whiskey, how to make an Old Fashioned, head to “Let’s Talk Drinks� on Youtube.
EMERGENCY RELIEF If you are in mandatory self-isolation, you may be eligible for deliveries of essential food and personal care items and should call the hotline on:
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WHICH FACILITIES ARE REOPENING? The City is moving quickly to ensure the safe re-opening of the City's facilities afected by the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions. At this stage, we can confirm opening details for the following facilities:
SWIMMING POOLS
NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM
Bookings are open so phone your local centre now. Pools include Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre, Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Waterworld Leisure Centre, Splashdown Leisure Centre and Kardinia Aquatic Centre. It does not include Lara pool.
The shop is open daily from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with the Visitor Information Centre open Friday to Sunday. The museum’s galleries remain closed for now.
SKATE PARKS AND OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Skate parks and outdoor communal gyms are open. There is no limit on the number of people that can use these facilities. People should not gather in groups of more than 20 and should stay 1.5 metres apart from others.
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GEELONG GALLERY
All Geelong Regional Library Corporation branches and mobile libraries have re-opened. Shorter operating hours and restricted access will apply for the time being.
There is no limit on the number of people that can use a playground. People should not gather in groups of more than 20 and should stay 1.5 metres apart from others.
The gallery is re-opening to the public on Monday 22 June. Up to 50 visitors per hour will be allowed. Free, timed-entry tickets are required.
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The City’s Swim, Sport and Leisure gyms and indoor sporting centres remain closed due to Victorian Government restrictions.
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Family’s plea to stay in Geelong Last November the Independent revealed Adyan Bin Hasan, who was born in Geelong, faced deportation with his Bangladeshi parents. With the family’s bridging visa expiring on June 15, his father Dr Mahedi Hasan Bhuiyan spoke to Luke Voogt about his hope for compassion from Immigration Minister David Coleman. COVID-19 is turning lives upside down worldwide, but for Mahedi Hasan Bhuiyan the pandemic is secondary to his family’s battle to stay in Australia. hey have faced deportation since 2016, when immigration oicials irst rejected their application for skilled permanent residency due solely to their son Adyan’s mild disability. “We feel that we are unable to breath,” Dr Bhuiyan told the Independent. “We are worried our stressful situation will afect our son’s mental health and development, as we are unable to concentrate.” For several months Immigration Minister David Coleman has been considering the family’s application. With the family’s bridging visa due to expire next Monday, Dr Bhuiyan made a inal plea for Mr Coleman to intervene.
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- Dr Bhuiyan “If the minister can show sympathy to our son, I think everything will be good,” he said. “For a good outcome, I can wait.” he shy but inquisitive six-year-old, who loves cricket, soccer and “Kmart”, is happily enrolled in school and quickly learning English, according to Dr Bhuiyan. “He doesn’t understand that much [about the family’s immigration status],” he said. “He’s busy with school and playing. But it’s getting diicult for us to get our life going.” Dr Bhuiyan migrated in 2011 to study engineering at Waurn Ponds, returning briely to Bangladesh in 2012 to marry. Wife Rebaka Sultana joined him in Geelong in early 2013 and on 26 December gave birth to Adyan. Four months later, specialists diagnosed Adyan with mild cerebral palsy, now primarily afecting his let hand, from a previouslyundiagnosed stroke at birth. Dr Bhuiyan applied for permanent skilled residency ater inishing his PhD in March 2016 but the Medical Oicer of the Commonwealth rejected the application due to Adyan’s condition. Dr Bhuiyan said he had paid for Adyan’s treatment, which was minimal, and never received welfare from Australia. “I don’t ask for any help for anything.”
Rebaka Sultana, Adyan and Dr Mahedi Hasan Bhuiyan. (Louisa Jones) 209549_08
He applied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal soon ater. In May 2017 the family returned to Bangladesh ater Dr Bhuiyan’s father sufered a heart attack. Mrs Sultana worked as a GP in a hospital while Dr Bhuiyan worked at a university and enrolled Adyan at kindergarten. But “superstitious” locals shunned Adyan and physio services were very poor, and the family would not let him outside due to fears for his safety, Dr Bhuiyan said. he family returned to Australia in 2019
before the tribunal rejected their appeal in July. he family then applied to the minister to intervene. Ms Sultana is studying to be a GP in Australia, while Dr Bhuiyan works at a supermarket and a convenience store, and is conident he can get a university job ater securing permanent residency. A psychological assessment last June found Adyan had normal cognitive skills and his occupational therapist described his let-hand function as improving. Dr Bhuiyan’s former supervisor at Deakin
University, Professor Ian Chen, described him as “hardworking” and said that he would happily work with him again. he Independent understands Federal Corio MP Richard Marles plans to write on Adyan’s behalf to the Immigration Minister, a position he held while in government. he Independent had yet to receive an update from the Immigration Minister on the family’s situation before going to press yesterday. To sign the family’s petition to Mr Coleman, search ‘Adyan’ at change.org
Calendar entries open Kasey Bubb had “no idea” her dad had entered her photo in Geelong council’s annual calendar competition – until she was shortlisted. “I was surprised and thankful that he believed in me,” the 16-year-old from Grovedale told the Independent. Although her proud dad Daniel admits he got “into a bit of trouble” for entering the unedited photo without telling her. Kasey was 15 when she made the Geelong 2020 Calendar shortlist of 24, alongside entries from experienced adult photographers. Her shot of an old tree at Geelong Botanic Gardens would eventually appear on the April page of the calendar. he aspiring travel photographer irst got behind the lens at age eight when she “stole” her mum’s camera on a family trip to the Victorian high country. “Mum had just inished taking photos and it was on the tripod,” she said. “When she got back she said, ‘you can continue taking them if you like’.” Her aunt and uncle gave her an old camera
a couple of years later and she soon fell in love with photographing native plants, animals and the night sky. “hey just bring me joy and I think that they’re beautiful in their own way,” she said. Kasey encouraged locals to submit their photos in the 2021 calendar competition with entries opening this week. “If it’s their hobby and they think they’ve got a talent for it, [they should] enter because you never know what’s going to happen.” Entries close on August 28 for the calendar, which is distributed to about 130,000 households across Geelong. To enter: www. geelongaustralia.com.au Luke Voogt
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Medal for 58 years service By Luke Voogt Robin Parsons was 16 years old when he followed his father and brothers into the Country Fire Authority (CFA) as a volunteer reserve in 1962. “I recall my father heading of to ight bushires as a CFA volunteer when I was younger,” the 73-year-old said. “When my brothers joined Geelong City Brigade, that motivated me to join and make the same contribution. “I did two years as a junior volunteer ireighter before that, so it’s been a whole-life commitment.” Fity-eight years later, Mr Parsons still serves as a volunteer at Belmont Fire Brigade and has just received the Australian Fire Service Medal. While no longer “operational”, the long-time ireighter supports the brigade through fundraising and “a little bit of training”. “I see lots of members of staf who I have trained over the years,” he said. “I can look at them and say, ‘that’s turned out pretty good’. here’s still just as many people wanting to volunteer.” Mr Parsons became an active ireighter in 1963 ater joining Geelong City Brigade the year before, and 10 years later he achieved his goal of becoming a career staf member.
Fireighter of 58 years Robin Parsons received an Australian Fire Service Medal on Monday. (Louisa Jones) 209584_05
“I volunteered under a number of excellent mentors and as I gained more experience, I tried to model myself ater them.” Mr Parsons went on to work in high-level training and operational positions throughout his career.
According to the CFA, he became an “eminent source of information” in the Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS), which helps co-ordinate diferent emergency services in joint responses. “I loved both sides of my involvement with the CFA,” Mr Parsons said. “I found enjoyment in teaching other members the AIIMS structure in the classroom, but I also loved being out on the ire ground with other brigade members.” he “destruction and loss of life” from the Black Saturday Bushires in 2009 are still “irmly etched” in Mr Parson’s memory. He worked in Traralgon and Woori Yallock as an operations manager and deputy incident controller during the ires, which claimed 173 lives across Victoria. “We were basically working four shits of 12 to 14 hours and then would have a few days of,” he said. While working in Woori Yallock, Mr Parsons told a volunteer ireighter from a nearby town that he was doing a “fantastic job”. “He said, ‘I’ve lost my house and I’ve lost my business, so I might as well come ight the ires here’,” he said. To Mr Parsons, that man epitomised the dedication of CFA volunteers to their “extremely important” work.
Geelong’s new OAM inductees A radio presenter, a legal educator, a couple of historians and a scuba-diving marine biologist were among Geelong’s most recent Order of Australia inductees this week. Cliton Springs’ Jan Watson became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) ater a lifetime of scuba diving and marine biology. he 93-year-old only recently gave up diving, ater a career which included several dozen published papers and the discovery of more than 100 new species. “I stopped two years ago because my legs were giving out on me,” Dr Watson told the Independent. Queensclif’s Helen and William Brown both received a Medal of the Order of Australia OAM) for almost a century combined of volunteering, and preserving and teaching history. he couple have served for decades at Queensclife Historical Museum and earlier at Werribee Community Centre. Newtown radio announcer Paula Kontelj received an OAM for her service to the Geelong community, which included appearing as MC for several charity events. Ms Kontelj has also held pivotal roles at Geelong Arts Centre and Geelong Football Club, and was a patron of mental health organisations Headspace and Scope. Newtown’s Professor Adrian Evans received an OAM for his work in law, teaching and the community. Luke Voogt
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Lyn George at Austeng’s North Geelong factory has received a Medal of the Order of Australia. (Louisa Jones) 209618_04
Innovator earns OAM Carbon ibre super bridges, waste-to-energy generators and cutting-edge materials are all part of Lyn George’s vision to manufacture an innovative future for Geelong. he newly-minted Order of Australia medallist and husband Ross George are helping the city transition from “smokestack industry” to advanced manufacturing through their company Austeng. “We work with a lot of start-up companies and universities,” Ms George said. “We take their concepts and ideas and turn them into prototypes or commercial production, to demonstrate to the outside world that they work.” he couple’s North Geelong engineering company had initially provided specialised equipment to Ford but when the car manufacturer announced it was pulling out of Geelong several years ago, they turned their focus towards new innovative projects. “It has opened up a lot of diferent 14 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 12 June, 2020
opportunities in a lot of diferent sectors,” Ms George said. “When we irst started, we thought one or two would take of but many of them are going extremely well. I’ve become an advocate for innovative start-ups.” About the same time, Ms George joined the Geelong Manufacturing Council and is now the organisation’s irst female chair. “In the early days there weren’t that many women in the meetings, which has changed now,” she said. Ms George was “absolutely thrilled” to receive a Medal of the Order of Australia and hoped her award would inspire local women to pursue manufacturing careers. “It’s interesting, stimulating and can be a well-paid career,” she said. Women could also bring “a diversity of approaches” and unique people skills to the industry, she said. “I think a lot of manufacturing companies
miss out.” Ms George said Australia should “leverage its abundant natural resources”, develop its advanced manufacturing sector and reduce its reliance on overseas supply chains. “We should export complex machinery to the world rather than export raw material and receive it back in the inished products.” Ms George said Australia had one of the highest rates of patent applications per capita internationally but one of the lowest rates of applications being commercialised. hat, and Geelong companies adapting to produce hand sanitiser and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrated the untapped local potential for innovation, she said. “Many local companies have stepped up into the breach. We have the ingenuity and the trade skills – particularly in Geelong.”
Neville Burrows’ unwavering support for young people was recognised with an Order of Australia honour. he 93-year-old Ocean Grover’s work with Scouts and the Uniting and Church of Christ churches was lauded on the Queen’s Birthday holiday. Mr Burrows’ mother died when he was just three. He said the next ive years “wasn’t a very happy time for me”, then he found Scouts. “I joined the cub pack and it was a turning point for me – I was out with the boys and there was always a challenge there,” he said. “Scouting for me was my life for the next 30 years.” Mr Burrows found a career as a itter and turner and worked at the Jam Factory in Melbourne, but found his calling with the church and helping young people ind their way in life. He founded the Rowville Uniting Church in 1982 and spent nine years there before being asked to the Ocean Grove Uniting Church where he spent 20 years. Mr Burrows has been co-ordinator of the Men’s Breakfast group in Ocean Grove. “It gives guys a chance to think about the deeper issues of life and where they it in and be able to talk about their concerns,” he said. Justin Flynn
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YOUR SAY Covid ines ‘unlawful’ A short while ago, top brass at Victoria Police were assessing the spate of social distancing breach ines for their lawfulness. hat little investigation seems to be over, and reports are that quite a number of ines for the same breaches have since been issued. he facts about ines are this, taken from the law books: “hat all grants and promises of ines and forfeitures of particular persons before conviction, are illegal and void.” his is taken from the Imperial Acts Application Act, a compendium of the actual law of this country. A ine may be levied, in a court of competent jurisdiction, as compensation for injury to someone, and/or their property. And only in a court. If there is no injury, logically, then, no compensation is required. A ine must be imposed by a judge or magistrate.
his being so, it is quite possible that a policeman can be charged with impersonating a magistrate for issuing an unlawful ine. What a policeman may correctly do is issue an Infringement Notice, if applicable. he important thing about the social distancing rules is that they are rules, not real Law – a very important point, as no ines can be levied for not observing a “rule”. If there is no observable injury – and the copper is not an injured party – then where is the fault? he unfortunate facts are that the general population is unaware of these essential facts, and no one, especially the police, are going to tell them. But Gary has duly informed our people of these facts, now, so I hope you all take them on board, and the police get back to the drawing board and start acting lawfully, as is their duty. Gary Oraniuk Geelong West
Senator’s double standards I am writing to you with concerns about a Victorian Senator who has breached coronavirus regulations ater the federal/state chief health oicer and federal health minister advised Australians to not attend protests on Saturday. Our representative in the Senate, Janet Rice of the Greens Party, attended the Melbourne protest on Saturday ater breaking laws and not listening to federal/state chief heath oicers and federal health minister advice. he advice was given that Australians should not be attending protests due to coronavirus restrictions. If 12,000 protesters can attend a rally without social distancing and protective hygiene measures, why can’t we attend the footy? Senator Rice made the decision to attend the protest, putting thousands of Victorians at risk, as well as all of those that attend the protest. She was advised, and all protesters advised, to self quarantine but she has indicated that
she will be attending Parliament that starts this week on Wednesday. She is a Senator, who represents the people of Victoria and she should be showing leadership and showing how we should be acting … NOT attending protests. I raise this issue as Senator Rice represents the whole of Victoria and she has shown no respect to Victorians who have to still be in a State of Emergency and lockdown rules because of her and many Victorian’s decisions to attend the protest in the midst of a pandemic. Name and address supplied
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Cabaret couple livin’ in seventies By Luke Voogt Married life is “one big cabaret” for Melissa Langton and Mark Jones, who will live stream “the best and the worst of the ’70s” across Geelong next Friday. “he ’70s has a lot of stupid stuf that we can take the p*** out of, but lots of really rich, beautiful music too,” Jones told the Independent. he pianist and songstress will perform rearranged versions of tracks such as AC/DC’s Big Balls and Skyhooks’ Living in the ’70s at Geelong Arts Centre. “It’s Big Balls but not as you know it – it’s much sillier,” Jones said. “Mark’s changed the words to some songs, so it’s a bit comic.” he cabaret couple have been performing together since they met about 30 years ago, when Jones played piano for his future wife during a concert. “We’re very, very diferent,” Langton said. “He’s quite reserved but darkly funny, which I like. Mark’s quite dry and I’m whatever the opposite of dry is. “He’s very witty and intelligent, whereas I’m the person who thinks of a comment two days later and thinks, ‘damn, I wish I had said that’.” hey soon became good friends but it took almost a decade for them to start dating in 1998. In 2001, the couple won a Sydney cabaret contest together, earning a trip to the New York Cabaret Convention. hey went ahead with the trip in October, despite the September 11 attacks six weeks earlier. Jones proposed to Langton in Café Lalo, made famous by its cameo in 1998 romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail.
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he couple “got hitched” three days later by a Mexican celebrant with an accent they struggled to understand, Langton said. “In honour of her we went out and had
Mexican for our wedding night dinner. “Neither of us were really interested in the big wedding thing,” Jones added. “Both of us perform all the time, so we’re
always getting dressed up for other people – who wants to do all that? Let’s make it our own!” But they still had a big party at Jones’ parents’ home in Ocean Grove ater returning and surprising their families with the news. Ater almost two decades, the couple still perform together. “We do some funny married couple stuf on stage,” Langton said. “Because he’s a singer as well, he doesn’t just play what’s on the page – he knows where I’m going and he can sort of follow me around musically.” he couple planned to “beef up” the piano for their throat-scorching ’70s tribute. “We could get people watching who are ive-years-old or 105-years-old,” Langton said. “Our plan is to make it family-friendly but it’s a little edgier than our normal morning shows.” Jones, who recently played piano for his wife’s friend Amanda Harrison in another live-streamed gig, described hearing “crickets” in an empty venue ater a big crescendo as “a bit weird”. Normally he and Langton liked to interact with an audience, he said. “he good thing about this show is that we will have each other.” Ater a “busy” 2019 touring and playing gigs, the couple had enjoyed a break during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones said. “We didn’t go stir crazy. But we are getting to the point where we’re thinking it’s time to get out of the house now. “Whoever thought going to the supermarket would be the highlight of our day?” For information: www.geelongartscentre. org.au/
Blues journeyman ‘no wallpaper’ in Shed show Geelong born-and-bred blues artist Wayne Jury has opened for some of the biggest Aussie bands in history. Now, ater releasing a new six-track record in January, the Herne Hill singer-songwriter is coming to the Potato Shed for a live-streamed show. “I was meant to have a launch and had some gigs lined up, but everything got cancelled,” he said. Instead, Jury played his irst online gig earlier this year at Pistol Pete’s, ater three decades performing for live audiences. “It’s a totally diferent experience,” he said. “In some ways, it’s kind of liberating. You get to respond to just the emotional intent of the song and what it means to you. “[An audience] tempers the way you perform a song – you’re interacting with them and responding to their moods. “Although I do miss the interaction of a live crowd – there’s nothing like it.” Jury has fronted rock and blues bands across Australia since age 16 and has opened for AC/ DC, the Little River Band, Cold Chisel, Dragon and more. His early band, Unk the Funk, had a residency at Sphinx Hotel back when it was the Golf View Hotel. “Anybody who was anybody at the time would play at the Golf View because it was on the national circuit,” he said. As solo artist, Jury has played thousands of gigs across Australia, opening for the likes of Nathan Cavalleri and blues greats BB King and Albert Collins. Since 1994 the multi-talented tunesmith has written 200 songs for J Albert and Son Publishing, the home of AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and Easybeats. He even wrote a pop song for Aleesha Rome that made the Aussie top 10. Jury’s peers have noticed his adaptability too. He learned 20 Gangajang songs in three days
when the band called him in as a temporary replacement for lead-singer Mark Callahan. “heir drummer Graham Bidstrup called me up and asked if I wanted to learn a bunch of Gangajang songs.” Jury also illed in for he Angels’ Doc Gleeson in a 2005 reincarnation of the Moonshine Jug and String Band. Fast-forward 15 years, Jury had just launched six new songs before COVID-19 hit. “It’s a mixed bag. Some bluesy stuf and some folksy stuf,” he said. “I’ve always got songs on the go in various stages of completion.” One of the songs, Jimmi Jimmi, had been “hanging around for years”, he said. “hat’s always been a favourite of my Sydney fans – they’ve been bugging me to record that for ages.” Jury recently joined Queensclif’s Tides of Welcome Choir as director, although the pandemic has made practice tricky. Mentoring up-and-coming local blues artists had also become more diicult, he said. “It’s pretty ordinary, you can’t play together [online] because of the time lag,” he said. Jury comes to the Potato Shed next Friday with local harmonica player Jack Meredith, who will also play a few of his own tunes. Jury said the pandemic had made him rethink “what I get out of what I do” and made him care less about writing for speciic genres. “Now I just write a lot more for myself and hope people enjoy it.” He planned to cut random pub gigs from his schedule post-COVID 19, and only play shows where people had come speciically to listen to his songs, he said. “If we ever do get back to live performing, I don’t want to do any of those gigs where I was kind of wallpaper.” More information: geelongaustralia.com.au/ potatoshed Luke Voogt
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“I can’t believe all the fuss,” new mum Lisa Cooper says. “he phone hasn’t stopped ringing and people I didn’t even know were dropping into the hospital just to say hello and share in the moment.”
A Mount Duneed chicken farmer is celebrating the saving of his family property ater State Government decided to impose a bufer zone preventing residential development within 1000 metres. Farmer Adrian Balog struggled to contain his excitement ater hearing the Government had agreed to implement a broiler code requirement for the bufer zone.
Corio MP Richard Marles brought alternative Labor leader Anthony Albanese to Geelong yesterday as long-time political running mate and would-be prime minister Bill Shorten faced down union-corruption allegations. Mr Albanese, transport and infrastructure shadow minister, met lobby group Committee for Geelong but snubbed Mayor Darryn Lyons.
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With the cold weather well and truly upon us, many of us are noticing new aches and pains, especially in our feet and legs. But what can you do about them? Musculoskeletal podiatrist at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics Dr David Kavanagh says until recently, the only options have been to rest for extended periods, refrain from activities, or resort to medications and in severe cases, undergo surgery. But thanks to the latest research and advances in medical science, prolonged foot, ankle, heel, knee, leg and hip pain could be a thing of the past. “At our clinics across Melbourne and in Geelong, we have been having enormous success with our clinically-proven system to assist people with common musculoskeletal and degenerative conditions,” Dr Kavanagh explains. “hese include general pain, sot tissue injuries [new and old], degenerative conditions like arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis. “By combining the latest natural regenerative treatments with biomechanical management strategies and targeted strengthening and conditioning, the clinics have been able to help thousands to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and re-engage in activities. hey’ve even assisted many to avoid or prolong surgery such as knee replacements. “hanks to the latest medical research, we have a better understanding of the body and how we can assist it to function better and heal itself. “If we can look past the surface symptoms to uncover and assist the contributing factors like: faulty foot and joint function, repetitive stress patterns, biomechanical weaknesses and lifestyle factors, then combine that information with the latest natural regenerative treatments and load management strategies, we’re able to treat these concerns better than ever before.
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Tastes of Central Geelong 2020 Indulge your senses at Tastes of Central Geelong 2020, a month-long festival of food, lavours and fun. his year, it’s more important than ever to support local restaurants and cafes and the recently released 2020 Tastes program showcases the fantastic food on ofer in Central Geelong during July. You can enjoy Tastes from the comfort of your own home and learn tricks of the trade from local chefs, try exclusive recipes, dine at home or build your own menu items. Or you can make your way into Central Geelong to sample gourmet food and drink and participate in food-themed activities and ofers from restaurants and cafes who need your support. An initiative of Central Geelong Marketing, there’s something for everyone at Tastes of Central Geelong and it’s a great way to help Central Geelong eateries get back on their feet. Here’s a little selection of what will be on ofer to whet your appetite.
Pick & mix Discover the incredible food ofering in Central Geelong. Pick and Mix ive participating venues throughout the Tastes festival to create your own tasting experience. Do it all in one day or take your time and pop in when it suits – diferent days or times – in July. Choose from Pick & Mix – Bite size (5 tastings valued at $5 each) for just $15 and receive more than $25 in value or choose the Pick & Mix – Little Bigger (5 tastings valued at $10 each) for just $35.
Dessert wars Central Geelong Marketing has compiled a list of Central Geelong desserts you need to try. Try one or try them all and then vote for your favourite in the Central Geelong Dessert Wars. Restaurants and cafes will be battling it out to be crowned Central Geelong’s favourite
dessert in the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice categories. You can help decide the People’s Choice award and just for voting, you’ll have the chance to win a $200 voucher to he Beach House Geelong. To cast your vote visit facebook.com/centralgeelongmarketing between July 1 and 31. Terms and conditions apply.
Learn & master Join a virtual food or beverage-related class or workshop from the comfort of your own kitchen. Learn the tricks of the trade and discover some handy tips to take you to the
next level. Join Little Green Corner host Madeleine Dobbins live on Instagram each Sunday at 2pm throughout July for a series of cooking classes. Pop aside 30 minutes to cook along with Madeleine as she takes you through something diferent each week. Tune in via: Instagram @ littlegreencorner Experience a virtual tea tasting with speciality green teas from China, Korea, Japan and Nepal. On July 2, Sharyn Johnston, a world-renowned Tea Master, will take you through the origin, proile and taste of specialty green teas from four diferent producers and
countries. She will explain how to best prepare each green tea and discuss the health beneits. Participants will receive a small pack of each green tea prior to the event so they can join in during the presentation. his event will be delivered via Zoom. Bookings $25 (essential): www.australianteamasters.com.au/tocg2020
Eating out Get out of the house with these dinners, high teas and tastings held inside Central Geelong venues. Strictly limited places, so get in early and book your place. On Sunday, July 26,
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Central Geelong business owners now have more certainty as the region responds to, and recovers from, the COVID-19 crisis. Council this week authorised the chief executive to extend membership of the Central Geelong Marketing Committee’s business representatives to June 30, 2021. heir two-year term was about to wrap up at the end of this month. Cr Peter Murrihy, chair, central and civic Geelong portfolio says: “Now’s not the right time to have a changeover in the committee, due to the current climate and restrictions on business as a result of COVID-19. “Given many CBD businesses have temporarily closed or changed their service models due to state coronavirus restrictions, the extension will provide consistency through the response and recovery phases. “he committee works to market, promote and activate Central Geelong and programs are being developed to encourage people back into Central Geelong.” In April this year, council resolved to pay $283,907 in inancial support to the 1482 local businesses who pay the Central Geelong special rate, which funds the Central Geelong Marketing Committee. he funding was part of council’s most recent business support package during the pandemic and covers a quarter of the annual special rate, which raises $1.13 million each year for the committee to develop and implement programs that support Central Geelong’s activation. More than $20 million of total economic output per year is created from these activities, supporting more than 30,000 jobs within the city centre. Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher says extending the membership for the current committee is just another way council is
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Styling he White Diamond Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior test vehicle never stopped announcing its presence with decals everywhere. Dark orange accented fog lamp bezel has an integrated ‘bark buster’ and 3mm stainless-steel provides front underbody protection.
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Nissan has spruced up the Navara with the N-Trek Warrior. (Supplied)
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Engines / transmissions he 2.3-litre twin turbo four-cylinder diesel engine delivers 140 kW and 450 Nm, through a seven-speed automatic transmission.
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Thu, June 11 Collingwood vs Richmond Fri, June 12 Geelong vs Hawthorn Sat, June 13 Brisbane vs Fremantle Carlton vs Melbourne Port Adelaide vs Adelaide Gold Coast vs West Coast Sun, June 14 GWS vs North Melbourne Sydney vs Essendon St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs
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SPORT Excitement builds for season restart Two big milestones will help ire up Geelong Cats for their Friday night clash against Hawthorn in the absence of crowds, according to coach Chris Scott. Star midielder Patrick Dangerield will play his 250th game, which will also be the Hawks irst at Kardinia Park in 14 years. “But more than all of those things, it’s just good for everyone to have footy back,” Scott told a press conference on Tuesday. With crowds banned for now due to coronavirus, the players would have to create their own excitement, Scott said. “Trying to generate a bit of enthusiasm for the occasion shouldn’t be too big a challenge – for either team. he [return of football] is big enough in itself.” Scott described Dangerield as “one of the all-time greats” who had helped keep the Cats in premiership contention since he irst donned blue and white. “He’s changed our footy club,” he said. “It’s a shame that our supporters … and the people close to Paddy … can’t be here to cheer him on.”
Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott. (Louisa Jones) 208855_20
Despite Hawthorn’s long absence from Geelong, a thinner GMHBA Stadium would not be an “overwhelming advantage”, Scott said. “hey’re aware of the dimensions, they’re training on a thinner ground – it’s not rocket science I would have thought. We’re not going into the game thinking, ‘beauty, we’ve got them at Geelong, we’ll be alright’.”
he Cats have ruled out Jake Kolodjashnij due to a hip injury and former Crow Josh Jenkins due to a back spasm. But Geelong will have Brandan Paritt back, and Scott said the Cats were better prepared than round one, when they lost to Greater Western Sydney by 32 points. “We were clearly underdone going into round one,” he said. “Some of those players who made it to the line but weren’t quite at their best will be better for the extra couple of months of training.” he Cats are scheduled to play three of their next four games at GMHBA Stadium. But given the current isolation of Cats players and coaching staf from the general public, Scott had no problem with the club joining an interstate hub later in the season. “A hub in southeast Queensland at this time of year? Yeah, no problems at all.” But he was less enthusiastic about WA. “It’s so windy in WA,” he said. Luke Voogt
Jack Steven handballs in Geelong’s pre-season match against Essendon. (Marcel Berens)
AFL clears Jack Steven he AFL has cleared Geelong Cats’ Jack Steven of any breach of the competition’s rules or COVID-19 protocols ater he sufered a stab wound in May. he AFL on Monday said an inquiry into Steven sufering an injury to his chest “has been completed and the matter is now closed”. “As per normal procedure, the AFL Integrity Department waited until ater Victoria Police had closed its inquiry into the matter, before seeking details from Steven,” the AFL said in a statement. “he AFL Integrity Department is satisied with Steven’s explanation and has determined there was no breach of AFL rules or breach of any of the COVID-19 protocols that are currently in place. “While the matter is now closed, the welfare of Steven remains the priority for the AFL and
the Geelong Football Club.” he AFL, Geelong Cats and Victoria Police are yet to reveal any of the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. But Geelong general manager of football Simon Lloyd last week told the club’s podcast series To the Final Bell that Steven was making rapid progress. “He’s going well. He’s back into full training and he’s desperate to get going again and play,” Lloyd said. “He’ll start to be introduced to the competitive stuf over the coming sessions.” he four-time St Kilda Best and Fairest winner missed round 1 against the Giants ater tweaking his calf, but played well against Essendon in the pre-season. Cats players were hoping Steven could return to football soon, according to Lloyd.
“Jack, as I’ve stated publicly, is very popular amongst the group,” he said. “He’s a hard worker, he leaves everything out there on the park and he’s in a good frame of mind. He’s getting himself ready.” Lloyd said Steven had been talking to police and “in constant communication with the AFL” about the incident. “I’m sure at some stage, at the right time, the AFL will put out some sort of statement. “From right through the process, the club has been focused wholly and solely on Jack’s health and wellbeing.” he investigation into the 30-year-old Lorne man presenting at a Melbourne hospital with a non-life-threatening injury on May 17 “remained under investigation”, Victoria Police said on Monday evening. “It would be inappropriate to comment further.”
Weekend of wonderful catches ON THE BITE Peri Stavropolous Great weather and a long weekend gave isherman a great opportunity to get stuck into some of the local ishing action and there were some great captures reported. Starting inside Corio Bay, and garish are in good numbers all along the land-based structures with St Helens and Limeburners’ rock walls being the two most popular locations. A very simple pencil loat rig, small piece of bait and a burley trail is all you need to get stuck into the action. here is also plenty of quality catch around of pinkie snapper, trevally and salmon. Cliton Springs, right through to St Leonards, has been on ire for squid and there are some cracking specimens amongst them. Size 3.0 jigs have been working best but if you are chasing the bigger squid then the #3.5-sized jigs are what you’re going to want to throw. Ofshore, Barwon Heads is continuing to be a great option for a wide variety of species including snapper, gummy sharks and tuna. Snapper and gummy sharks have been sitting in great numbers along the 30-metre mark, using pilchard cubes for burley has been the key to success when chasing the snapper. Tuna have made a pretty strong appearance too. Although they aren’t massive in size they are fantastic fun on light tackle and great to have them so close to home again. Portland continues to be producing some solid tuna ishing too, with the school ish holding between 80-130 metres behind the rock and the barrels at the back of Cape Bridgewater, with 55 metres being the most popular depth. here has also been some fantastic bottom ishing of Portland lately, with slow pitch jigging being a standout. Dylan Pace from Trellys Fishing World got into the action at the weekend landing snapper, latchet, nannygai and coral perch all on jigs. he western lakes are still continuing to give up some great trout ishing for both boat and land-based ishos. Nice and close to home, Wurdiboluc is still producing some quality brown trout to the patient angler, casting of the rock wall with either spoons or shallow running minnows are working best. Lake Bullen Merri has been quite productive with rainbow trout and chinook salmon in good numbers. Trolling down deep has been the trick as the ish seem to be holding between 10-20 metres of water with Tassie Devils and natural coloured divers being a standout.
Andrew Whitford with a school shark off Barwon Heads. (Supplied) 31 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 12 June, 2020
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