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With school holidays in full swing, 12-year-old Ocean Grove twins Isabella and Mikayla were making the most of their time off at Ocean Grove Main Beach when Louisa Jones took their photograph.

Virus case closes centre By Justin Flynn A conirmed COVID-19 case forced the closure of Ocean Grove’s Boorai Centre last Friday. he childcare facility was shut down for a deep clean ater the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advised that a child who attends the childcare centre had contracted the virus. It is the irst conirmed case in Ocean Grove and is one of seven new cases recorded in Greater Geelong in the past week. he child attended the centre on July 2 and did not display any symptoms and was not

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visibly unwell on the day, the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) said. City staf did not attend the centre. Families with children who were due to attend the centre last Friday were informed of the closure on hursday night. “Please be advised that he City of Greater Geelong has been notiied by the Department

of Health & Human Services of a conirmed case of Covid-19 in a child that attends the Boorai Centre,” a text read. “he centre has been instructed to close efective Friday 10 July until further advice can be provided.” Last Friday the City undertook an environmental clean – in line with the DHHS’ COVID-19 health and safety protocols – and assessed further control measures. he integrated child and family centre normally operates Monday to Friday but will be closed until further advice from the DHHS. “he health and safety of our residents, visitors and employees is our highest priority,”

Greater Geelong chief executive Martin Cutter said. “We have shut the centre to allow for a complete and thorough clean and will not reopen until it has been deemed safe by the DHHS. “We are working closely with the DHHS and providing all of the information and support they require.” he City is providing assistance to DHHS, which is responsible for the tracing of all close contacts. City employees identiied to have come into contact with the afected child will be tested and will remain at home during a quarantine period determined by the DHHS.

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Fight to protect town boundary By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) has ramped up eforts to protect the town’s boundaries. OGCA has campaigned for the state government to restrict development in Ocean Grove and other towns on the Bellarine Peninsula. It presented a detailed submission to the state government’s recently released discussion paper on the future planning for the Bellarine Peninsula. OGCA chairperson Phil Edwards said the

main message in the submission was that the government should immediately impose a permanent settlement boundary around Ocean Grove and other Bellarine towns. “he facts are that there is about 15 years of existing vacant housing growth land already approved and available inside the existing town Ocean Grove boundary which provides for ample growth,” he said. “here should be no more opportunities for further urban growth around our town beyond what is already approved. “Further growth will, we believe, destroy the surrounding environmentally-signiicant

and attractive rural landscapes which form so much of the character of Ocean Grove.” Mr Edwards said OGCA was particularly concerned that speculative developers and landowners are seeking further residential development west of Grubb Road, around the northern and western edges of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, which could have serious environmental implications. Mr Edwards said both Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and Geelong Field Naturalists had also made strong submissions to the government opposing any such development because of the serious

environmental implications. OGCA recently conducted an online ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign which advocates the town boundaries be retained as they are. “he association has received over 4200 signatures in support of its campaign which clearly demonstrates the wider community support for stopping further outward development around the town and we encourage people who haven’t signed up to do so,” Mr Edwards said. he online ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign is still open for people to sign at: http://chng. it/44MPprTqrJ

Apple awards student St Ignatius College year 10 student Christian Privitelli was one of only 350 people worldwide to win one of Apple’s most prestigious awards. Every year Apple Corporation holds the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) which incorporates a competition for students that gives them the opportunity to submit an innovative creation. Christian, 16, created an augmented reality solar system that can be used as a teaching device. It allows the user to select a planet, learn information about the chosen planet and then complete a quiz at the end. Christian was one of only 10 Australians chosen by Apple for the competition. In 2020, applicants were tasked with building an interactive playground to showcase their creativity and technical abilities. Christian said he is a big Apple fan and has been getting up at 2am to watch the WWDC

Keynote for years. Christian started coding in 2015 ater watching a video on how to use Xcode to create an app. Ever since then he’s tried to learn more about coding languages and the technologies that can help create better apps, programs and experiences. Although Christian won’t be able to attend the conference in California, he will receive a collector’s item Apple jacket. Christian’s mother Marija said she was proud of her son. “It’s wonderful to see his hard work and passion paying of. “He is also currently working … with another fellow St Ignatius student and has spoken to me fondly of the encouragement and support he is receiving from Mr Nash, his digital technology teacher. I’d certainly like to thank the school for this support.”

Left: Christian Privitelli is one of only 350 people worldwide to win a prestigious Apple competition. Above: The much sought-after Apple jacket that Christian won. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Juniors back into sport Junior sport resumed on the Bellarine Peninsula last weekend. It may be short-lived, however, as the state comes to grips with a second wave of COVID-19. But for now, junior soccer played a full round of matches and junior footballers were able to play practice matches. Players and spectators braved a chilly morning, but the thrill of being able to play again was evident. Justin Flynn was on hand to capture some of the action of Ocean Grove’s under-17s football practice match win against South Barwon at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval and Surfside Waves’ under-12s soccer victory against Bellarine Sharks at Shell Road Reserve.

Right: Surfside Waves played Bellarine sharks in Ocean Grove on Saturday morning. The Waves won 7-nil. (Pictures: Justin Flynn)

Mischa Grant scored a goal and dominated on the right side for the Waves. Above: It was a good contest between the Waves and the Sharks. The Sharks fought back bravely in the second half. Left: The Grubbers proved way too strong for South Barwon. Right: Action from Ocean Grove’s under-17s practice match against South Barwon.

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Junior sport kicks off

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By Justin Flynn Junior sport is going ahead on the Bellarine despite the lockdown restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne. hat means football, netball and soccer will resume from this weekend. Pete Davey was due to coach Ocean Grove seniors this season, but AFL Barwon cancelled all senior football and netball for 2020. Davey has now turned his attention to Ocean Grove’s under-19 football side, which will start its season this weekend. Davey will coach the junior Grubbers for their abbreviated season and has been putting them through their paces for about ive weeks.

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Davey said it was “crucial from a mental health perspective” that the season gets under way. “I worry about the kids in Melbourne who now won’t be able to participate in sport,” he said. Davey said up to 12 under-19 players had been in the running for a senior spot before the season was cancelled, the under-19 season going ahead opened up opportunities for those players to develop. “Our focus is on giving our young talent the necessary tools to expedite the next successful era of the footy club,” he said. “We’ve seen positive changes in a very short period of time so it will only beneit these boys for next year and beyond.” Meanwhile, Bellarine Peninsula junior

Ocean Grove Cobras will kick off their season this weekend. They won’t be able to get as close as they were during this picture from last year’s under-13s preliminary inal, though. (Mark Heenan Media)

soccer players kick-started their season at the weekend. Surfside Waves, Drysdale, Barwon Heads and Bellarine Sharks were able to start their boys and girls seasons from under-12s through to under-17s. Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club is set to get under way this weekend.

No parents or spectators are permitted on the ield at any stage and are encouraged to remain in their cars where possible. here will be no game day kiosk or barbecue. Game arrival time is no more than 15 minutes prior to the start of play and players are requested to leave straight ater their match.

Modiied senior football and netball competitions will not go ahead in 2020, AFL Barwon has announced. A “considerable lack of team numbers” made a modiied format “unfeasible”, despite “strong initial interest” following the cancellation of local home and away seasons, AFL Barwon said in statement last week. “While it has remained AFL Barwon’s intention to return to play, our main priority of maintaining the health and sustainability of the region has never wavered,” the organisation said. “We thank all our clubs for their continued hard work and support, allowing AFL Barwon to exhaust all avenues of senior competition in 2020.” A small number of Geelong Football Netball League clubs remained interested in the modiied format, according to AFL Barwon. But some of those clubs could ield only a single football or netball side, while others had indicated they could pull out at any stage, AFL Barwon said. In “extensive club feedback” teams also indicated other concerns including potential injuries from a lack of preparation, which could impact players’ 2021 seasons. Clubs also cited continued uncertainty regarding statewide restrictions and a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Victoria. Luke Voogt

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Grants to help city recovery By Cr Trent Sullivan It would be hard not to recognise that in these unprecedented and unpredictable times, the situation calls for strong leadership and strategic planning for the future. his is why the Greater Geelong council has announced a further $5.2 million COVID-19 support package, to help the community and economy recover in the medium to long-term. As the chair of the arts, culture and heritage portfolio, I’m acutely aware of the pain Bellarine residents working in creative industries are experiencing during the pandemic. As part of this package, council’s injected more than half a million dollars into the local arts, entertainment, cultural and heritage sectors, through three distinct programs as recommended by our Geelong COVID-19 Arts Recovery (G-CAR) Advisory Panel. A total of $330,000 will go towards commissioning employment opportunities in the arts, with the aim of artists and creatives contributing to improved tourism, urban design and street life. We’ve got $150,000 set aside for COVID-19 Arts, Culture and Heritage Recovery Grants to support the creation of new art. Up to $5000 will be available, with applications to open on July 17 at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ grants.

Being an artist isn’t 100 per cent about creating – it also requires balancing the books. We’ve also allocated $30,000 towards mentorship and training, to upskill artists and support them in building their business and income behind the scenes. I can’t wait to see just how this funding will spark creativity!

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A Portarlington man faces 48 charges following a series of burglaries across the Bellarine Peninsula. Geelong Tasking and Crime Intervention Taskforce arrested the 22-year-old man in relation to 11 burglaries in Portarlington and Indented Head from March to June. He was charged with aggravated burglary, arson, 11 counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, nine counts of theft, 11 bail offences, 11 counts of criminal damage and two drug offences. He was remanded in custody and appeared in Geelong Magistrates Court.

Man dies at beach A man in his 60s died at Ocean Grove beach on July 2. Emergency services were called just before 8am after the man was pulled from the water. Paramedics attempted to revive him, but he died at the scene. Police are preparing a report for the coroner.

BCH sites reopen For more information about these initiatives, call 5272 6186 or email artsculture@geelongcity. vic.gov.au Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads are home to many passionate community groups, organisations and clubs, which have experienced disrupted operations this year. he council group recently re-opened and expanded the 2020-21 Community Grants Program ater a review. here’s more than $4.33 million on ofer, including the grants I mentioned earlier. I strongly urge groups to visit the grants page and consider applying. When these groups thrive, so does our community as a whole.

Bellarine Community Health has announced a further reopening of some BCH sites and services. BCH Drysdale has reopened for podiatry, physiotherapy, diabetes education and counselling appointments. The COVID-19 shutdown and ongoing restrictions have resulted in signiicant wait times for some services, BCH said. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: oceangrovevoice.com.au Ocean Grove Voice @OceanGroveVoice

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Bike jumps removed for ‘safety’

By Justin Flynn An environmental disaster was averted at Ocean Grove’s much-loved Blue Waters Lake thanks to quick action by locals. Several nearby residents noticed a large amount of black oil pooled at the stormwater drain at the Cuthbertson Drive end. Aware that rain was forecast, locals alerted the City of Greater Geelong and Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Council’s city services director Guy Wilson-Browne said the oil was conined to the concrete stormwater basin. “he attending city oicers immediately engaged a contractor to remove as much of the oil as possible,” he said. “he removal process took place over two days. “EPA and Victoria Police representatives attended the scene; however, I understand that no evidence was found to pinpoint the source of the material. “We were extremely disappointed to see this oil deposited into the stormwater system and strongly condemn any illegal dumping.” Ocean Grove Community Association member and local resident Carla Pascoe was one of the irst on the scene to report the spill. “his was a close call for the lake and emphasised the importance of ensuring that no liquid or solid waste can enter stormwater drains around the town, where it will inevitably end up in our waterways,” she said. Mr Wilson-Browne urged community members who witnessed illegal dumping to report it immediately to EPA Victoria on 1300 372 842 or the City of Greater Geelong on 5272 5272.

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Locals were let unimpressed ater the City of Greater Geelong removed two makeshit jumps from the bike track at Woodlands Reserve in Ocean Grove. he works were carried out in response to community safety concerns about the jumps that were recently built by park users, council said. However, many parents have slammed the move saying the ‘jumps’ were a source of fun for kids on bikes. Parents took to social media to voice their displeasure, with some saying their kids were “devastated” and “shattered”. However, council said the jumps were removed for “safety reasons”. “Community safety is a priority of the City of Greater Geelong and we ask residents to look out for one another and not cause any unnecessary risks,” director city services Guy Wilson-Browne said. “While access to this bike track in Ocean Grove remains, we ask riders to take care, ride to their ability and not create safety hazards.” Structures made from pallets and timber were removed on July 2. For machinery to safely gain access to the structures, some of the existing track was altered. he city said it will work to rectify the track. For more information about parks and reserves maintenance, visit www. geelongaustralia.com.au Potential disaster was averted at Blue Waters Lake after an oil spill. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Clubs beneit from grant bid Five Bellarine Peninsula organisations stand to beneit when the City of Greater Geelong submits funding applications for a range of pavilions and female-friendly facilities, sports lighting and play space projects under a Sport and Recreation Victoria infrastructure program. In June, the state government announced $68 million in funding for the delivery of sport and recreation-related projects as part of the Community Sport Stimulus Infrastructure Program. Each council can make three applications, requesting up to $10 million for each application. Leopold Tennis Pavilion, Ocean Grove Golf Club and Wallington Reserve were chosen under the pavilion and female-friendly

facilities banner. Saint Leonards Reserve was chosen under the sports lighting category while Saints Leonards Skate Park was chosen under the play spaces banner. he program’s criteria includes the need for projects to be ‘shovel ready’ within six months, have concept plans and costings, and that some form of community consultation has been carried out. Council has also committed to fund 10 per cent of any successful project from the 2020-21 budget. If all submitted projects are approved, council would contribute $1.59 million in total. he submitted projects align closely with the values in the recently released drat 2020 Social Infrastructure Plan.

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he retired, or soon-to-be-retired, men across the Bellarine are gearing up to restart their face-to-face music sessions ater their successful launch in February. Shedding the Blues was launched earlier this year, but was put on hold ater the COVID-19 outbreak. he initiative hopes to promote men’s mental health and wellbeing through music. Shedding the Blues co-ordinator Des Gorman said the group targets “mature-aged” men who have completed full-time work or who are preparing for retirement. “Between 15 and 30 guys who love their music have been meeting via Zoom since early March when the COVID-19 restrictions hit,” he said. “Many of the men who attended the February launch of this new and innovative way of staying connected through music, have availed themselves of the opportunity to learn from each other, play along on a number of chosen songs, as well as discuss a range of men’s health issues along the way.” Mr Gorman said Shedding the Blues organisers were delighted that Queensclife and District Neighbourhood House had, under strict safety protocols, ofered to host the face-to-face restart on July 21, where a small number of men further explored the crat of playing blues and roots music together. “he plan is to start small and progress from there,” he said. “Depending on the demand and how our irst session goes we plan to have other small groups operating as soon as possible in areas of rock music, folk and country. “We also plan to gather together a small group interested in appreciating jazz music in the near future.” Shedding the Blues group has a dual purpose – to strengthen connections through music and to foster men’s health and wellness. “With this in mind and with generous support from the City of Greater Geelong, we have gained the services of he hrive Movement, Australia to run a series of men’s health workshops starting in late July,” Mr Gorman said. “hese workshops will initially cover such topics as positivity, emotional intelligence, dealing with stress and anxiety and resilience. “It is terriic to see that such a group that had gained a great deal of momentum prior to the COVID crisis has been able to maintain that momentum and can inally get back together to do what they love doing.” Anyone interested in joining can visit the Shedding the Blues Facebook page or contact Des Gorman at desgorman@bigpond.com he group is not just for competent musicians but is open to all genders with a keen interest in all things music.

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Bypass takes trucks from town he Drysdale Bypass has opened to traic with the six-kilometre stretch from Jetty Road to the north of Whitcombes Road set to ease traic congestion. he $117 million bypass will reduce traic congestion through the centre of Drysdale and will ensure safer, more eicient journeys on the Bellarine Peninsula, the state government said. he bypass will give local roads back to local drivers by diverting trucks, which make up more than 11 per cent of the 20,000 vehicles that travel through Drysdale each day, away from the town centre.

Visitors to the Bellarine will also enjoy more consistent travel times, especially during the busier summer holiday season when an extra 5000 vehicles move through Drysdale daily. A new pedestrian underpass is already providing safer access for students, linking the town centre with the education, arts and sporting precinct on Peninsula Drive. Finishing touches, including interpretive artwork on the underpass, will be completed by the end of the year. Over the coming months some temporary lane closures and speed restrictions will be in

place to complete drainage works, landscaping and permanent lighting. Minor works on the shared use path which runs along the full length of the bypass also need to be completed. “We’ve wasted no time in opening the bypass to traic so locals can beneit straight away from the safety improvements and travel time savings,” Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said. “his bypass is a real win for locals – it not only delivers my election commitment but we will also see trucks gone from High Street and safer trips for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.”

Planning work for the Barwon Heads Road Duplication is progressing with the planning scheme amendment process opening on June 26. he four-kilometre duplication between Settlement Road and Reserve Road in south-east Geelong includes extra lanes to increase traic capacity, intersection upgrades and the removal of a level crossing over the MelbourneWarrnambool railway line at Marshall. he community is invited to have its say on the planning scheme amendment for the Barwon Heads Road project at bigbuild.engage. vic.gov.au/bhr

Sand dunes under threat Sand dunes around the Bellarine Peninsula are under an increased threat according to Barwon Coast. Sand-dune parties, unrestrained dogs and children playing have been identiied as the main culprits to the degradation of the region’s dunes. “Our sand dunes are already under natural pressures from the inluences of the tides and weather,” Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn said. “hese pressures are compounded further through the inappropriate actions of some recreating in the dunes. If we continue to treat the dunes with disrespect, we stand to lose all the things we value from healthy dunes; diverse plant species, habitat for native species and protection from storm events.” Ms Glynn said the threat to the sand dunes was identiied as a signiicant environmental issue by the community in the ‘Barwon Coast Coastal Management and Beach Usage Report’ 2018.

“he majority of respondents said they were concerned over the sand dune degradation from children playing in and sliding down the dunes, partying in the dunes and dogs of-leash running through the dunes,” she said. “Barwon Coast is again receiving reports of young people playing in the dunes and would like to remind all family members and friends who may be present, this is not acceptable,” she said. “Barwon Coast continues to work in partnership with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Bellarine Police, CFA, City of Greater Geelong and the local community to change these inappropriate behaviors. “Collectively we are calling on all beach users that if you see something to please phone it in to Barwon Coast or the police. Penalties do apply if caught. “We all have a role to play in protecting and appreciating this special place.”

Barwon Coast says sand dunes around the Bellarine Peninsula are under increased threat. (Supplied)

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Heartfelt gig at the Shed By Luke Voogt Bellarine Ukulele Queen Sarah Carroll and long-time “musical brother” Shannon Bourne are set for a heartfelt show at the Potato Shed next Friday. he duo will play songs from their six-track record Medicine, which they recorded together last year in tribute to Carroll’s late husband Chris Wilson. “hat was a very personal and profound experience,” Carroll said. he record features namesake track Medicine, dedicated especially to the Cliton Springs blues icon, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in January 2019. “It was a song about how I was going along in the wake of losing Chris,” Carroll said. “I was aware that a lot of people were experiencing pain from his loss, apart from me, the boys and our closer circle. “It’s called Medicine because it has been working as a healing force on me, and I hope it will do the same for anyone, whatever their sorrow or trouble might be.” Wilson had played with Bourne at festivals across Australia for two decades, Carroll said. “He will always belong in our family, as a dear friend and a musical brother. “Shannon plays with the skill of a lifetime drenched in sound; his music combines muscular dexterity with pin-drop inesse.” A 30-year veteran of the music biz, Carroll has performed solo and with various bands at high-proile Australian festivals and many pubs. She launched progressive country album Star Parade in 2017 with a national tour and her ith trip to the USA, appearing in the Australian contingent at Americanafest. She also teaches music at Bellarine Secondary College.

Shannon Bourne and Sarah Carroll. (Supplied)

She and sons Fenn and George Wilson, gited musicians themselves, had been playing live-stream gigs and working on other musical projects during the pandemic, she said. She looked forward to joining Bourne behind the guitar for a selection of songs from their respective careers. “here’ll up-tempo and light-hearted stuf too, with lots of laughing, so it’s got a bit of

everything.” Bourne shared her yearning to get on stage together for the live-streamed gig. “As long as I’ve known Sarah and seen her play in all of her bands, there is one thing that sticks in my mind: she shines something so beautiful out into a room of people,” he said. Carroll and Bourne will play a live-stream concert at the Potato Shed from 4pm on July 17.

Melburnians told to go home Corangamite MP Libby Coker has urged the state government to amend its Stay at Home Orders and force Melburnians back to the city. Ms Coker said she had been “inundated with calls and emails” from concerned residents who are worried about an inlux of people staying at holiday homes and accommodation on the Bellarine and Surf Coast. “I call on the Victorian government to make it crystal clear, by amending the Stay at Home Orders if necessary, that there is absolutely no reason for Melbourne people to be at their beach house right now,” Ms Coker said. “hose already here should be given a short timeframe to leave before enforcement occurs.” Victoria announced a record 288 new coronavirus cases on Friday as Ocean Grove’s Boorai Centre was closed ater a child who attended the centre contracted the virus. “It’s creating anxiety in the community,” Ms Coker said. “People are fearful of the spread of the virus and feel that they are doing the right thing and others are not. “At the same time, our shop shelves are being emptied and if there are cases our health services won’t cope. Except for Geelong there are no tertiary health facilities in Corangamite.” Justin Flynn

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Flame robins dine out at vineyard I’ve been a bit under the weather over the past few weeks, so I haven’t been out and about as much as usual. I did manage a drive in the rain to Winchelsea, where I saw a huge lock of little corella, about 20 red-browed inch, and a few brown falcons. I stopped of at Lake Modewarre on the way, and there was just a trickle of water in the lake, and obviously not many birds. I hope we get some winter rains that ill the lake. I completed a ‘Birds on Farms’ survey last week on a glorious, fresh morning. It was great to see more than 10 lame robins on the farm, mostly in the vineyard, and a few in the recently ploughed paddocks. I sat on a plastic bucket that was handily placed in the vineyard and just watched the lame robins and yellow-rumped thornbills hop around vines, chasing and consuming insects, for around half an hour, which was just beautiful. On my way to work one day I spotted a peregrine falcon in a perfect photo position near Breamlea. I did a safe U-turn, got my camera ready, positioned the car and then the bird lew of before I managed to press the shutter. It was so disappointing, but not surprising that the bird was faster than me, as peregrine falcons have been timed at speeds of about 320km/h when hunting, which makes them the fastest bird in the world. I drove to work via Breamlea to check out

Carole’s photo of a European goldinch. Right: Denis’ picture of a lame robin; Kevin’s picture of a superb fairy wren. (Pictures: Supplied)

the family of black swans which consists of two parent birds and six cygnets. he young swans seem to be thriving. On the subject of ledgling birds, Tom Fletcher and Barry Lingham had a quick drive around the Bellarine, and at the end of Swan Bay Road, near the pier, was a pair of masked lapwing with four young ledglings. his was a very early nest, and once again the young birds seem to be thriving. Carole from St Leonards sent me a great photo of a common goldinch on a dried sunlower. Carole observed that these birds delight in the remains of a crop or dried grasses in paddocks

around the Bellarine. She photographed this one feeding in a paddock next to Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Carole also sent me an email about a hooded plover that has been mingling with other hoodies at Collendina beach. he bird was identiied by the leg lag initials KW. Andrea Dennett, who has co-ordinated the ‘Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine’ group for many years, informed Carole that KW is originally from Koonya West beach, on the Mornington Peninsula, and was banded on 13-2-2019. he father bird of KW is banded as JZ, and is 23 years of age, which is amazing for

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With plenty of car parking available and the same great food they’ve always delivered, Wes and Cassie continue to put out the welcome mat.

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Wes and Cassie, who have been in town for seven years now, share the aim with other businesses of making their popular shop on Coastal Boulevard as safe as possible from COVID-19. “It feels a bit strange,” says Wes, “but it doesn’t change the great taste of our ish ‘n’ chips!” Winter has arrived with a vengeance, but there’s nothing more warming than picking up a freshly cooked, wrapped-up parcel of steaming fried – or grilled – deliciousness. Especially Friday night’s dinner … or anytime really. Wes explains just how fresh their ish is. “We use ‘frozen-at-sea’ ish, illeted and frozen within four hours of the catch,” he says. “All the freshness and taste and aroma is locked in. It’s a bit like young peas that are snap-frozen; they’re as tasty and juicy as freshly picked. Same with ish treated properly.” Wes and Cassie keep their doors open 11am-8pm every day. “Brunch, lunch or dinner – we have our fryers and grills ired up and ready to freshly cook to order,” Cassie says. “It’s great to see our locals come in to get their Friday night family dinner or weekend lunch, the tradies drop in for their lunches, and anyone new to town.” As might be expected from such commitment to quality, ish can be cooked gluten-free on the grill, and a special fryer is on board for gluten-free chips. And Seniors Card holders, on presentation of the card, get a 10 per cent discount.

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As a growing chain of pharmacies, the Direct Chemist Outlet brand was created to meet the needs of customers through quality service at the best possible price. he pharmacy chain ofers customers a wide variety of products and services for all health, prescription medicines and beauty needs, at a fraction of the usual prices. Matthew Pittwood, a highly experienced pharmacist and owner of Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove, says the pharmacy is modernising and changing in line with ongoing healthcare changes across Australia. “We want to provide a complete pharmacy service to the local community with as many options for people as possible,” Matthew says. Direct Chemist Outlet’s aim is to inspire healthier communities by ofering accessible healthcare products and related services at afordable prices. “We pride ourselves on ofering our customers a wide range of services for their healthcare requirements and these include absence from work certiicates, delivery services, medschecks, document witnessing, dose administration aids, home medicine reviews and the national diabetes services scheme,” Matthew says. “We also ofer the needle and syringe program as well as opioid dependency treatment, return of unwanted medicines, staged supply and vaccination services.” Matthew has worked in various pharmacy settings across Victoria and South Australia over the past 25 years, including a three year stint in the UK. He purchased his irst pharmacy while he and his wife were expecting their second child and they were in the process of relocating to the Bellarine Peninsula from Adelaide. When asked what he enjoys most about

being a pharmacist, Matthew said: “I like it when we recommend a product or provide information and people come back a week later and say how helpful it was.” And what inspired him to become a pharmacist? “When I was growing up our next door neighbour, who was a friend of my father, was a pharmacist,” Matthew says. “My father in-law also had a pharmacy in Geelong for over 35 years called Woodland’s pharmacy in Highton. “Our community is very important to us and we pride ourselves on supporting local sporting groups and charities whenever we can,” Matthew adds. “Our most recent support was to the Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club to help them restock their irst aid kits.” Matthew says as with every business, the employees play a major role in the overall atmosphere of the brand and the store. “We have a great mix of people … from high school and university students, through to people who have worked in pharmacy for nearly 50 years. “Each staf member has certain strengths which contribute to the team and they all connect with diferent customers in diferent and positive ways. “I am really lucky to have such a wonderful team of people!” Keep an eye out for the July Direct Chemist Outlet catalogue out now for a wide range of winter essentials at fantastic prices. Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove, Shop 1/2-20 Kingston Downs Drive, Ocean Grove. Open 8.45am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday and 10am - 5pm Sundays. Inquiries: 5256 2322

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No matter what your vibe, Groove Cafe is a one stop shop for breakfast, lunch and dinner. he thriving Wallington Road cafe is open for takeaway cofee and meals – all delivered with the same fun and friendly welcome you receive when you walk into Tony and Ivy Zhang’s family-owned eatery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cafe owners have been taking extra precautions to ensure safe physical distancing and hygiene practices are maintained. “Come in for our famous pies and sausages rolls made in-house then pick up dinner for later, and we’re making brilliant cofees daily,” Ivy says. “he same old good food and service remains.” During the past ive years that the couple has operated Groove, the cafe has become a popular spot among locals and tradies. You only need to indulge in one of the award-winning pies, famous sausage rolls or dumplings or great cofees to understand why people become regulars. Tony and Ivy treat all their customers like family. “We’ve had so much support from our local community and we have been happy to see our regulars coming back to visit us since we re-opened.” Groove’s burgers and takeaway meals are a favourite menu item. Choose between several variations of cuisines, from spicy lamb dishes, red beef curry, to classic chicken “schnitty” sandwiches. Groove also ofers a large range of soups, lasagne, risotto and pies to take all the fuss out of your weeknight meal and sushi is coming to the Groove.

Groove Cafe, 56 Wallington Road, Ocean Grove. Open 6.30am-4pm Monday – Friday, 7am-4pm weekends. Inquiries: 5256 3094, email groovecafeog@gmail.com

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Still serving award winning pies, sausage rolls, delicious homemade meals and great coffee to takeaway Mon - Fri: 6:30am to 4:00pm Sat & Sun: 7:00am to 4:00pm

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