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Lexi DeRock has found that her hand-crafted face masks are very much in demand. The owner and founder of Yankee Sweetheart, a retro beauty parlour in Geelong West, also makes and sells vintage-inspired accessories and has turned her hand to sewing face masks to match her dresses. “I thought, If we’re going to wear them, at least they can be cute and fun,” she said. After posting photos of her masks on Instagram, people started asked Ms DeRock to make one for them. “Once the government said they were going to be mandatory, everyone said: ‘Can you make me one very quickly?’” Her irst batch of 25 face masks, and a second batch of about 40, both sold out within a day. “I’m happy to take orders and make as many as I can, but I’m only one person and I can only do my best,” she said. Details: www.yankeesweetheartshop. com, https://www.instagram.com/ yankeesweetheartshop/ or look up “Yankee Sweetheart Geelong” on Facebook. Alesha Capone

COVID cases on the rise By Alesha Capone he number of active COVID-19 cases in Greater Geelong has tripled within a week, as stage three restrictions were reintroduced. he municipality recorded 131 active coronavirus cases yesterday, compared to just 44 active cases a week earlier. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there were also 92 active cases in Colac Otway (compared to 54 a week ago). he Surf Coast recorded six active cases compared to three the previous Wednesday.

Eighty-three cases have been linked to the Australian Lamb Company in Colac and 31 to Golden Farms Poultry in Breakwater. A single case has been detected in a staf member at the Opal South Valley aged care facility in Geelong. Geelong council closed venues including sport and leisure facilities, city-managed playgrounds and skate parks, cultural venues and the Belmont Market at the weekend ater the state government announced a six-week stage three lockdown. Geelong council chief executive Martin Cutter said all of the council’s permanent

full-time and part-time employees would be ofered redeployment into other areas of the organisation. About 120 council employees are currently working in redeployed roles. “Employees will also be able to access their leave entitlements, including next year’s annual leave, if required,” Mr Cutter said. “We will ofer redeployment roles to as many casual employees as possible.” Geelong police arrested and ined several people for breaching pandemic restrictions in the past week, including a 26-year-old man armed with a knife in Shannon Avenue,

Manifold Heights shortly ater 1.40am on hursday. On Wednesday, a 36 year-old unmasked man was arrested ater he was seen behaving erratically in a Malop Street department store about 10.30am. he man allegedly made serious threats to injure the oicers and was also ined for breaching pandemic restrictions. On Monday, police arrested a 25-year-old unmasked woman near Yarra Street, Geelong ater she allegedly assaulted two police oicers and breached the directions of the Chief Health Oicer.

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Call for more social housing By Alesha Capone he Corio electorate has the highest number of homeless people in regional and rural Victoria, according to igures released this week. Homelessness Australia and Everybody’s Home, a national housing and homelessness campaign, has released data showing there are 600 homeless people living in the federal electorate of Corio (which covers part of Greater Geelong). An additional 3200 people in Corio are in need of social housing.

he Corangmite electorate (which covers part of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Golden Plains) has 200 homeless people, plus 2200 residents in need of social housing. he date was released as part of Homeless Week (August 3-7). Homelessness Australia chair Jenny Smith said more social housing needed to be built across the nation, which would also help to create jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. “he pandemic has afected all of us, but for those already marginalised living in rent stress or without a home, it’s been devastating,” Ms

efectively have nowhere to go,” the document said. A submission from Bethany Community Support, which is based in the Barwon and South West region, said 64 per cent of the region’s homeless population are women. “In fact, many are only homeless because they are escaping family violence,” the submission said. Both submissions recommended the state government make it mandatory for “inclusionary zoning” to be included in housing developments, to provide more afordable housing.

Smith said. A Geelong council submission to the state government’s inquiry into homelessness, which started last month, said it was estimated that around 13,500 new social housing dwellings would be required in the municipality by 2041. he council’s submission also said a shortage of crisis accommodation for women leaving violent homes caused some to become homeless. “With only 20 crisis accommodation properties in Greater Geelong, women and their children escaping family violence

Spotlight on street art Murals being painted along Pakington Street in Geelong West are adding colour and creativity to the area – already known as a cosmopolitan and cultural hotspot. Artist and curator Ian Ballis from he Garage – a renovated 1950s garage which is now a vintage fashion store, gallery and art studio located on “Pako” Street – has joined forces with local traders, landlords and tenants for the art project. Ballis said there were about 40 walls on Pakington Street, between Gordon Avenue to Church Street, which he was hoping to get painted. “We’re activating the street as a street-art attraction,” Ballis said. “Pakington Street is very diverse. he theme of the murals is multiculturalism … we’re building on that theme and the Pako Festa which we held earlier this year in February, before the pandemic lockdown started.” Ballis said that 11 of the murals have been

completed so far. He said many more would have been inished if it were not for the coronavirus pandemic. “he best aspect of painting murals in the street is the response from the public, as they pass by in amazement of what can be done with a spray can,” he said. Ballis said Pakington Street traders had funded the irst two murals, and that he and other local artists were doing the rest at a cost of about $600. “We supply the materials and the equipment, such as the paints and the scissor lits for the artists to go up and paint in,” he said. Ballis said that when pandemic restrictions allowed, he Garage also acted as a base for artists and ofered street art classes for adults and children. Details: facebook. com/thegaragegeelong/, instagram.com/ garagegeelong/ Alesha Capone

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Residents call for ‘transparency’ By Alesha Capone Community members have urged Surf Coast shire council to remove barriers to communication and be more transparent, accusing it of being “out of step” with other Victorian municipalities. Secretary of the 3228 Residents Association, Sue O’Shanassy said the council’s transparency “has slowly been eroded over recent years and that trend needs to be reversed”. “We believe councillors are currently deterred from interaction that isn’t in the

presence of a council oicer and we think this is wrong,” Ms O’Shanassy said. Ms O’Shanassy was speaking during an online council committee meeting last Tuesday during which the committee considered 15 public submissions to its drat governance guidelines and drat Public Transparency Policy. Under the Local Government Act 2020, all councils in the state are required to implement a transparency policy and governance rules by September 1. “As a group, we have had the experience

of requesting to meet with councillors on their own and being met with resistance,” Ms O’Shanassy said. She said residents were also concerned about not being allowed to make submissions at council meetings on topics not related to matters on the night’s agenda and questioned why all public questions and submissions were not recorded in meeting minutes. Cr Heather Wellington also spoke at the meeting on behalf of community member Alan Dell. Cr Wellington said, that like Mr Dell, she was

inspired to have “a truly transparent council”. She said that the council’s requirement that two councillors support a notice of motion before it could be placed on the agenda was “out of step with almost all other municipalities”. “In the City of Greater Geelong, any councillor can place a notice of motion on the agenda.” Cr Wellington also said it was “ridiculous” to suggest a councillor can’t question an oicer’s interpretation of the planning scheme. he council will consider the drat documents at a meeting scheduled for August 25.

Sisters guide the way Sisters Maisie and Esther are among the Geelong District Girl Guides taking part in an event to raise funds and awareness for a worthwhile cause. From August 2 to 8 (National Homelessness Week) the Guides are participating in Iso Brave the Cold 2020. he event will raise funds for he Geelong Project, which supports homeless youth. he Guides are being asked to sleep on the loor each night, to gain an insight into the plight of homeless youth. hey are also seeking sponsors and raising funds. Esther and Maisie’s mother, Ellen Csar, said their wider family was sponsoring the sisters’ eforts. District manager for Girl Guides in Geelong, Belinda George, said Brave the Cold began in 1998 and has run every August since. “We feel this is a really worthwhile event for our Girl Guides, teaching them understanding,

compassion and community awareness,” Ms George said. She said the event usually involved the Guides camping outdoors in large cardboard boxes, and having a simple meal for dinner. “his year it looks a bit diferent,” she said. “In place of a single night outdoors in a box, this year we have asked the girls to give up their beds for a week. “If they are unable to give up their bed for physical or other reasons, we ask that they give up something else like electronics, their toys, or they may decide to only eat soup for the week. “If members of the community wish to donate to this event, with all funds going directly to he Geelong Project, I welcome them to contact me on belinda.george@ guidesvic.org.au.” Details: www.geelonggirlguides.com Alesha Capone

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he Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery has come up with a sweet new way to host one of its most popular events. Co-owner Leanne Neeland, said the chocolaterie’s annual Hot Chocolate Festival usually brought thousands of visitors from all over Australia to Bellbrae. However this year they had to do things “a little diferently” because of the coronavirus pandemic. For the month of August, the chocolaterie will host an online and in-store Hot Chocolate Festival. Chocolate fans will be able to watch the store’s team of European chocolatiers on Facebook Live sessions, as they host daily virtual tastings of all 31 festival hot chocolate

lavours. Sessions start at 1pm. he chocolatiers will also hold sessions on how to whisk the perfect hot chocolate creation at home and has created “do it yourself kits” that can be ordered online. “Customers love the creative fun our European chocolatiers bring to this winter warmer and they’ve outdone themselves this year to create an at-home version too,” says Ms Neeland said. Vote for your favourite hot chocolate lavour and go into the draw to win your body weight in one kilogram blocks of couverture chocolate. Details: www.gorci.com.au

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Courses for horses By Alesha Capone A cottage and acreage in Drysdale which was renovated on a popular television program is on the market. he residence at 173-195 Murradoc Road, set on about seven acres, comes with an asking price of $1.15 to $1.25 million. he property, which served as a Cobb and Co stop during the 1800s, features equestrian facilities including a ive-stable barn with an oice, classroom and feedroom; a fenced area and round pen; a tack room; an indoor hot wash; an external cold wash; four undercover day yards; two holding yards; two yards with shelter; 10 paddocks; and automatic entrance gates, with large turning circle for loats and trailers. Lee Martin from Bellarine Property said the three-bedroom cottage located on the property was renovated on the television program Selling Houses Australia last year. “hey did an incredible job,” he said. “he cottage, ater the renovations, presents very well.” he abode includes original stained glass windows and working ireplaces with bricks which were originally made in Drysdale. Mr Martin said Bellarine Property had sold a lot of acreages so far this year, and that 173-195 Murradoc Road has had “an enormous amount of inspections”. he property has also been viewed more than 30,000 times online. Mr Martin said that some of the people who have inspected the site have considered using it for a wildlife or farm animal rehabilitation centre, while others have been interested in using cabins on the land as potential Airbnb accommodation. Mr Martin said that quite a few people who

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have inspected the property haved owned horses but described the extensive facilities as “surplus to their needs”. “It’s a very versatile property, it just needs the right person to come along,” he said.

“Seven acres is a very handy size for most buyers.” Mr Martin said that the property, which is close to the town and schools, could also possibly become a hobby farm.

A Batesford house, which features a design based on actor Sean Connery’s Spanish manor, looks set to be sold. he three-bedroom brick house, at 21 Shepherd Road, features a gabled roof and arches; a courtyard with a water fountain; and a dining room with built-in wine cabinets and display cases. Owen Sharkey from First National Real Estate Golden Plains said when the house’s original owner was travelling in Spain, he spotted Connery’s mansion and “fell in love” with it. he owner sketched the Marbella mansion and constructed his dream home, based on the drawing, once he was back in Australia. Mr Sharkey said a couple who recently viewed the house have made an ofer and it is under contract. Mr Sharkey said the ofer “was not too far away” from the owner’s asking price of $1.15 million. He said the couple buying the house “loved the story of the property”. Alesha Capone

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reform to the local government sector in over 30 years.

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The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.planning.

Hosted by the City of Greater Geelong

Campaign Countdown Wednesday 26 August, 12.00pm–1.30pm

Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the

To register and for more information, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/elections YOUR COMMUNITY, COUNTRY AND COUNCIL LIVE FORUM Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Running for Council Conducted by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA)

Wednesday 12 August, 10:30am–11:30am Wednesday 19 August, 10:30am–11:30am

contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. In accordance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Council must make available for inspection a copy of any submissions made.

any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment comes into

‘STAND FOR COUNCIL' Conducted by the Municipal Association

planning authority. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and

The Planning Authority must make a copy of every submission available at its ofﬁce for

To register and for more information, visit vlga.org.au ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION

vic.gov.au/public-inspection

operation or lapses. Monday 10 August, 6.30pm–8.30pm

The closing date for submissions is Monday 14 September 2020.

of Victoria (MAV)

Submissions must be in writing and sent to: The Coordinator, Strategic Implementation

To register and for more information, visit mav.asn.au

Unit, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220; or

Candidates must also complete mandatory training modules, which will be hosted online by Local Government Victoria (LGV). Details will be made available on our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/elections

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by e-mail to amendments@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or

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lodged online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/amendments

For further information call the Strategic Implementation Unit on 5272 4845.

For further updates, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/elections

PETER SMITH – COORDINATOR STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION

THE 2020–21 COMMUNIT Y GRANTS ARE NOW OPEN In acknowledgement of the signiﬁcant

of the new funding streams is the COVID-19

impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the

Quick Response Community Grants.

GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS

DATE

TIME

Community Infrastructure

Mon 10 Aug Wed 12 Aug

10.30am to 12.00pm 6.00pm to 7.30pm

be able to secure up to $2000 to safely

Community Events

Thurs 27 Aug

6.30pm to 7.30pm

The City offers a wide variety of funding

reactivate their venues and programs. The

opportunities to groups, clubs and

two new quick response grants close on

organisations for community infrastructure,

Monday 17 August and applicants will be

Creative Communities: COVID-19 Arts, Culture and Heritage Recovery /Arts/Festivals

Recordings of the information sessions are available at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants under Creative Communities

events, projects and equipment and

notiﬁed of the outcome in September.

community grants program pool has been increased by $400,000 to $4.33 million.

environmental sustainability. Two new grants are on offer to assist in the COVID-19 recovery and those working in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors. One

With a total of $250,000, groups will

ALL SESSIONS WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK PLEASE VISIT WWW.GEELONGAUSTRALIA.COM.AU/GRANTS

APPLY NOW. Grant information sessions will be presented online.

For details of these sessions and for more information and assistance please visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants. To speak to the grants team email them at communitygrants@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or call the team on 5272 5039 or 5272 4736.

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CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT www.geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19 03-CI070820-INDY-LEFT

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 Ten weeks after Victoria started to emerge with cautious optimism from the ﬁrst period of stage three restrictions, along with the rest of the state’s regional areas we're now in a second period of lockdown. The announcement from the Premier was not a surprise given the rise in cases across our region and the high numbers still being seen daily in Melbourne. Indeed, there has been heightened community concern. It is a sad situation and no doubt we all now face another very challenging time, but the Greater Geelong community is resilient. The best response is to stay as positive as we can and do absolutely everything possible to look after ourselves and each other. Tantrums are not helpful and I remind

myself regularly that exasperation, although tempting, is not a mature response! I believe in our community’s determination as well as our collective ability to be sensible. If everyone keeps up the great work for six more weeks, it will position our region well to limit the spread of the virus and keep our active case numbers low. I’ve been so proud of the way people have committed to following the directions so far during the pandemic and I have no doubt it will continue. The immediate compliance with the mandatory face coverings is an example of our community’s willingness to play its part in this ﬁght. What a great range of masks around town! I have seen lots of clever and creative evidence on display.

Importantly, the impact will be felt acutely by businesses in our region. For affected business operators and employees it’s an uncertain time, but I think we all understand that controlling the spread of the virus has to be the top priority. Our local businesses adapted very quickly to the restricted conditions the ﬁrst time around. I’m sure we will now see what was learned then being put into practice again. Council is also considering a fourth support package so we’re watching closely and will do whatever we can to help.

We also empathise with our friends, family and colleagues in Melbourne who are now facing tough stage four restrictions. We’re so lucky we’re not in that position and it gives us even further incentive to do the right thing. Please stay safe everyone and while staying physically apart, let’s tackle this challenge together.

I encourage you all to safely support Greater Geelong businesses by buying local whenever possible – be it takeaway food and drink, masks or online shopping.

Cr Stephanie Asher Mayor, City of Greater Geelong

CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

Find up-to-date resources and answers to common questions at

ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER NEEDING HELP? Our Geelong Business Support program is here to help local business owners impacted by COVID-19. Get personalised support to help manage:

Legal matters – employment law, corporate and commercial law, leases and contracts, insolvency and business restructuring.

Finance – advice on government supports, general accounting and financial services, business planning, cash flow forecasting, managing finances during an economic downtown.

Marketing – website management and development, getting the best from your social media, content ideas, branding and e-commerce.

Health and wellbeing – conﬁdential solutions-oriented counselling for business owners and their families, provided by Converge International. Human resources – guidance on government packages to support you and your staff, managing your staff and keeping them safe, workforce planning and compliance.

COVID-19 workplace training – delivered by DeakinCo. to help businesses manage returning to work as safely and efﬁciently as possible. Small business mentoring – expert help across a range of business topics and industry sectors. Find our Coronavirus Business Support page at: www.geelongaustralia.com. au/business or call 5272 5272.

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19

STAYING IN TOUCH Via phone 5272 5272 | Mon–Fri from 8.00am to 5.00pm Via web www.geelongaustralia.com.au Via email contactus@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Tourism enquiries 1800 755 611 | visitgeelongbellarine.com.au Download the Geelong City app for your mobile phone. Please avoid sending hard copy documents to the City. Where possible, please send documents to us via email.

WEAR A FACE MASK It is now mandatory for all Victorians to wear a face mask when leaving their home.

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

A BLOSSOMING GOOD BUSINESS! Staff at the Geelong Flower Farm are no strangers to hard work with the Moolap business remaining open even during lockdown. Owner Glen Butteris has a loyal customer base and wanted to thank those who continued to support the farm. Always committed to putting the customer ﬁrst, the Flower Farm started providing fruit and veggie boxes fresh from the market to people’s doors. There was a huge take up from customers who couldn’t see their families arranging to deliver the boxes along with fresh ﬂowers to their loved ones, some orders even coming from as far as Queensland. In addition to the deliveries, staff from

the Flower Farm helped people get creative during lockdown with an array of floristry videos demonstrating how to make flower arrangements at home, including stunning flower crowns. Further details can be found at geelongflowerfarm.com.au

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

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Exemptions apply. For more information

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@GreaterGeelong

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THERE ARE FOUR REASONS THAT YOU CAN LEAVE HOME:

NEW RESTRICTIONS Stage 3 'Stay at Home' restrictions are now in place throughout regional Victoria, including Greater Geelong. Stage 4 restrictions are in place across metropolitan Melbourne. Further details can be viewed at:

www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

Shopping for food or other essential items

To provide care giving, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment

For exercise (applies to outdoor exercise, and with only one other person or members of your household)

FACILITIES CLOSURES

Work or study, if you cannot work or study from home

GATHERINGS In Greater Geelong; Borough of

In line with Stage 3 'Stay at Home' restrictions, the following City facilities are now closed:

Queenscliffe; Colac-Otway; Surf Coast; Golden Plains and Moorabool municipalities, the following directions apply for gatherings:

Outdoor activities

SWIM, SPORT AND LEISURE CENTRES

SPORT AND RECREATION STADIUMS

All SSL memberships remain on hold.

The Geelong Arena, Barwon Valley Activity Centre, Leisuretime Sports Precinct.

CITY-MANAGED PLAYGROUNDS, SKATE PARKS AND BIKE PARKS

COMMUNITY CENTRES, HALLS AND YOUTH CENTRES

NO visitors to your home

DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND BARBECUES

(with only one other person or members of your household)

NEW RESTRICTIONS

Except for essential services.

The following facilities will remain open but you must maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres from other people and observe the directions on gatherings

TENNIS COURTS GOLF COURSES NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM

THE CAROUSEL

BELMONT MARKET

POTATO SHED

OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

BOAT RAMPS, PIERS AND JETTIES EQUESTRIAN CENTRES

Keep your community safe.

Download the COVIDSafe app today.

Visit health.gov.au

Find out where to get tested visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS or call 1800 675 398 (24 hours) Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne

Download COVIDSafe app to keep yourself and your Download thethe COVIDSafe apptoday today to keep yourself and your community safe helping our workers to notify you quickly community safe bybyhelping ourhealth health workers to notify you quickly if you’ve come in contact with someone who has Coronavirus. if you’ve come in contact with someone who has Coronavirus.

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your privacy protected by law, COVIDSafe keeps a secure note WithWith your privacy protected by law, COVIDSafe keeps a secure note of other users you’ve been near if you have to go out. So, if they test of other users you’ve been near if you to go out.the So, if they positive for Coronavirus, you’ll be notiﬁ ed.have It’ll help us stop spread so for we can all get back to the things we love. It’ll help us stop the test sooner, positive Coronavirus, you’ll be notiﬁed. spread sooner, so we can all get back to the things we love.

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The big scoop on poop bags A Geelong-based family business which makes compostable bags for dog manure is intent upon changing the world, one poop at a time. Oh Crap sells doggy poop bags made from cornstarch which break down within three months ater being disposed of – a much shorter timeframe than regular plastic bags, which can take decades to disintegrate. Since being established in 2014, Oh Crap has saved more than 10 million plastic dog poo bags from being sent to landill. he business has also partnered with the RSPCA which will introduce non-plastic compostable dog poop bags in its shelters across the nation. Oh Crap founder and “chief crapologist” Bruce Hultgren said he came up with the idea for the company ater he adopted his rescue

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to save 10 million bags from landill is mind-blowing - Bruce Hultgren

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dog, Brady. “I got sick of picking up poo using little plastic bags and seeing plastic bags of poo dropped on the ground,” Mr Hultgren said. “I thought, ‘here has got to be a better way than this’ – but there wasn’t, so I ixed it. “It was a pipe dream, one of those things where I knew we were on to something, but to save 10 million bags from landill is mind-blowing.” Mr Hultgren might be a businessman, but he is not afraid to have fun – Oh Crap’s logo

is designed in the shape that a dog’s paws form “when they are taking a dump”. On a more serious note, Mr Hultgren said that Oh Crap takes pride in helping the environment. “Apart from being called the ‘chief crapologist’, which is always fun, the biggest buzz I get is educating people about the diference between compostable and biodegradable plastic bags,” he said. Details: www.ohcrap.com.au, www. facebook.com/OhCrapDogPoopBags, http:// instagram.com/OhCrapDogPoopBags Alesha Capone Bruce Hultgren and dog Brady. (Joe Mastroianni) 212456_01

YOUR SAY Culture of entitlement prevails Our economy is collapsing around us, yet the “gimme mentality” is alive and well. Sacriice, doing without, is no longer a concept to be found in the language of most of the people around me. he hand is extended 24/7 for taxpayer-funded handouts or bailouts. he obscene “Culture of Entitlement” prevails. To the ruination of our society – both morally and inancially. I fear for future generations with their country “groaning” under huge budget deicits and exploding foreign debt. Deicits and debt which are no guarantee to get us out of the deepening economic hole we are in, per courtesy of coronavirus. And which will impoverish generations to come.

We’re extending inancial support

Michael J Gamble Belmont

Sea walls needed

The Australian Government is extending JobKeeper until 28 March 2021 and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those on income support until 31 December 2020, after which income support will continue.

City of Greater Geelong has identiied areas where they are predicting sea level rises in the future. With this foresight the council should be committed to taking preventative action now by building substantial sea walls in these coastal locations. his will also prevent any further erosion and give peace of mind to the residents who are living on the brink of this threat.

For JobKeeper and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement there will be some changes to payments and eligibility to support businesses and households who need it most.

Melva Stott Anglesea

Hiroshima anniversary

For information on how these changes affect you, visit Australia.gov.au

28 Mar 2021

31 Dec 2020

JobKeeper Payment

Coronavirus Supplement

he 6th of August this year is the 75th anniversary of the worst ever act of terrorism – the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. More than 250,000 people, mostly women and children, died in the bombing. It was carried out by the United States military. he bombing of people is a deplorable act, whether carried out by individuals or nations. War is the ultimate terrorism. War games and the manufacture of weaponry, especially weapons of mass destruction, only encourage and enable such terrorism. To stop this terrorism, and all terrorism, we must start by demilitarising and encouraging peaceful resolution of disputes. Australia must set an example by not wasting billions of dollars of taxpayers funds on purchasing military hardware. Stephen Chenery West Geelong

Income support continues HAVE YOUR SAY

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PUZZLES Quick crossword

Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

Across 7. Exterminated (5,3) 9. Aviator (6) 10. Sword handle (4) 11. Reinforce (10) 12. Basement (6) 14. Not usual (8) 15. Larger (6) 16. Cheerful (6) 19. Unsteady (8) 21. Cut down (6) 23. Death personified (4,6) 24. Globe (4) 25. Indifference (6) 26. Container for wine or spirits (8)

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5 LETTERS ACORN ALONG AMISS APACE APERY ATLAS BEING CABIN

COOLS COUCH CROWD DRYER EASED EERIE EMBOW ENVOY HAVOC KOREA LEERY NEWEL PICKS QUIET REINS RENEW SHALE SHOOT SKATE

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1. When a cow stands up, which legs does it get up on irst? 2. Is a mongo a crossbred animal, a style of African haircut or a monetary unit of Mongolia? 3. How many Oscars did Sean Connery earn for his portrayal of James Bond? 4. Which cocktail, originally made from rum and lime juice, is named after a beach in southeast Cuba? 5. Which species of eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey? 6. Which future US president was born in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809? 7. Which species of shark features in the ilm Jaws? 8. Who was murdered outside his Miami Beach home in 1997? 9. Set mostly around Goat Island, which Australian TV series ran from 1996-2001? 10. What is the name of the British territory on the Iberian peninsula?

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Safety, security and assistance at the touch of a button A client of MePACS for 10 years, Margaret is 80 years old and lives independently in her own home in north-western Victoria. She was advised to take up the MePACS emergency response service following a period of ill health. hree years ago, Margaret needed to press her alarm when she tripped on the doorstep and fell hard on the ground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was rushing around the house and obviously not taking care, when I tripped on the front doorstep and fell. I was in so much pain that I thought I had broken my arm,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pressed the button on my alarm and MePACS was so quick to respond. he monitor advised me to stay where I was and she would call an ambulance right away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within 10 minutes the ambulance was here and my granddaughter arrived at much the same time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MePACS had also called to tell her what happened.â&#x20AC;? Margaret is glad to have the extra support that MePACS provides, allowing her to live on her own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not afraid of living by myself as I have the added security of the MePACS response service,â&#x20AC;? she continues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got safety, security and instant assistance. If I am feeling sick or have a fall, I know I can press my MePACS alarm and help will be on the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have so few concerns now because I know how quickly MePACS will respond to me.â&#x20AC;? Now that Margaret knows help is available 24/7, her family is also reassured. Margaret recommends MePACS to her friends to help them feel secure in their own home, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many of my friends are having operations, particularly hip operations, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always telling them that they should get a

MePACS client Margaret. (Supplied)

MePACS personal alarm. It is so essential to helping me feel safe.â&#x20AC;? Margaret is generous, enthusiastic and a social butterly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from hydrotherapy and U3A to volunteering at her local Probus Club for 12 years.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always out and about. I volunteered at my community centre for 15 years, and now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m involved with the Probus Club. We have monthly meetings, lunches and outings, and current afairs discussions on a Friday. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful to participate and meet so many

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Through thick and thin Kaye explains “so their welfare is front and centre.” Another happy client is Fred Don, 91, of Geelong, who was badgered by his daughter, Linda Nott, into having an UMPS home security system installed in his home by Uniting AgeWell. Fred, who lives alone, says the system is so unobtrusive he doesn’t even notice that it’s there and it gives his Geelong-based daughter peace of mind. he smart home system uses a small device itted into the plugs of everyday home appliances such as the kettle, bedside lamp or TV to monitor when they are switched on. he system learns the client’s unique daily routine and the designated contact person or family member can check on their app what appliances are being switched on and of and when. Linda says the system works well. “he other night I saw on my app that Dad was still watching TV at 1am, so I phoned him to see if he was OK. He’d fallen asleep on the chair, and so we had this hilarious but reassuring chat in the dead of night.” Barwon Home Care, 95 Francis Street, Belmont. Inquiries: 1300 783 435, 5243 9566 or www.unitingagewell.org

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Uniting AgeWell’s direct care workers are donning full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when visiting clients as the Geelong region enters into stricter isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. And the oten confronting sight of long-sleeved gowns, goggles, gloves, surgical masks and face shields is providing comfort to the 100 clients in the region, who are assured their safety is the organisation’s top priority. Beryl Hair, 91, who lives alone in a Geelong unit, says her care workers are head-to-toe in plastic to keep her safe. “But you can still see the smile in their eyes,” she says. “I’d recognise my care workers anywhere, their voices are so warm and kind!” Beryl uses Uniting AgeWell to help with domestic duties as well as getting meals delivered three times a week. “he home-cooked meals are delicious. And Uniting AgeWell staf are so caring, nothing is too much trouble for them,” she says. Caring for clients such as Beryl is just what the organisation is all about, says Uniting AgeWell’s Barwon client advisor Kaye Hollingworth. Kaye says over and above doing shopping, domestic duties, personal care, transport to medical appointments and more, staf are making frequent phone calls to clients to check they’re doing OK. “About 80 per cent of our clients live alone,”

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prices in the region. hese brands are all TGA (herapeutic Goods Association) tested, which means that all items have met the strict standard as required by the TGA and the aligned worldwide bodies such as the FDA. Also in stock is an extensive range of tyres, tubes, batteries, chargers and many spare parts and accessories for all makes and models of

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Geelong Hearing Aid Services clinical audiologist Ashlee Willis and administrative assistant Kathy Crouch. (Supplied)

hearing loss.” he Geelong Hearing Aid Services team has always been focused on helping every person who walks through the door – or connects online. Ashlee describes it as “our mission”. “To make sure hearing loss doesn’t stop people from enjoying life and all it ofers – that’s

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Keep potting soil moist but not wet. If your soil is too dry or over watered, it can damage the plant’s roots. here is no speciic watering frequency that works for all indoor plants however, as a general rule, plants with

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Volkswagen crosses its Ts Volkswagen’s T-Cross is a small vehicle that’s the German company’s irst entrant in the compact SUV segment. It follows the “T” naming of other VWs – Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and Touareg. he “Cross” on the name indicates that it’s a crossover rather than a SUV, being aimed at tough urban running rather than bush bashing. Volkswagen T-Cross is sold in two versions, 85TSI Life ($27,990) and 85TSI Style ($30,990). he Life rides on16-inch Rochester alloys, the Style gets 17-inch Bangalore alloys.

Styling We ind the styling very simple and unfussed with few frills and no unnecessary curves.

Interior Sharpish edges that aren’t overdone are also a neat feature. he materials are to a high standard, as they should be because this little German is priced quite high when compared with its Asian and Japanese competitors. Seating is good for four adults (ive is a real squeeze. he seats in the T-Cross Life are comfortable for long trips. Boot space is larger than you would expect and the rear 60:40 backrests fold almost fully lat to give extra versatility. You can slide the back seats forward to increase luggage capacity.

Sharp lines of the new Volkswagen T-Cross distinguish it from others in this class. (Supplied)

Both models are bang up to date with numerous safety features.

when you’re cruising, with a purposeful note when you want to get serious. It handles nicely without being in any way sporting. Steering is irm and the feedback is just about right. Fuel consumption was in the ive to six litres per hundred in easy-paced country driving, rising to eight to nine litres per hundred kilometres in city and suburban running.

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Engine response is a letdown when you move of the line. he stop/start isn’t as fast to kick in as we like and then there’s some turbo lag. We did ind ourselves adapting to this as our test week went on. Once you’re up and running its ine, with only a hint of turbo lag. he engine is quiet and has a nice purr

Volkswagen T-Cross in Life format is an attracting looking small SUV with a solid build that makes it feel like a larger vehicle than it really is. It would be high on our short list if we were shopping in this class.

three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that puts out 85kW and 200Nm through a seven-speed DSG transmission to the front wheels. he Style model has steering wheel gearshit paddles.

Safety Infotainment Standard in the Life are an eight-inch Composition Media set-up with six speakers, App-Connect, wireless charging and four USB ports. he screen is large and easy to see with a minimum of distraction and has extra large dials when you set it to the driving eiciency mode. Sound quality is very good.

Engines / transmissions he T-Cross is powered by a 1.0-litre

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Male students from he Geelong College and St Joseph’s College’s Joeys team played against each other in a memorable football game last weekend. At the end of the match, the College 14.5.89 defeated the Joeys 10.6.66. he Geelong College’s teacher-in-charge of football, Tom Hodge, said: “We were so pleased to get a game in for our students before stage three restrictions were enforced. “It was a itting inale for schoolboy football in 2020 as we got a beautiful, sunny day that allowed all year 12 footballers from each school to play.” Mr Hodge said the irst XVIII match had a number of Geelong Falcons’ players on display, and the game was played with a high intensity and fast pace. “It was possibly the last time these boys will represent the college, so to have this game and get a win was a bonus,” he said.

Peri Stavropolous he Geelong waterfront this week again attracted a great number of anglers in search of pike. Fishing just about any land-based structure in Geelong should hold plenty of pike, with the Carousel being the hot spot. Casting hard bodies around has again proved to be the most efective, however sot plastics will ind plenty of ish too and is much more likely to encounter the other species that hang around that area. St Leonards provided some fantastic whiting ishing this week with anglers inding quality ish at good size. Brad Apps and Jamie Marsh had a ripper session at the weekend, landing themselves a cracking haul of ish to 43 centimetres. he boys ished the start of the incoming tide with pipis and squid being the best baits. Queensclif has also had a few whiting on the go. here has been a bit more work to them and a lot more patience required but the rewards are there and nearly all the ish are more than 40cm. he Queensclif cut provided some nice ishing for the land-based ishos this week, with plenty of solid silver trevally on ofer. Fishing the slack tide is the key to success when ishing there, with sot plastics being the best lure option to throw. Ofshore Barwon heads has been a bit hit and miss for some anglers this past week but there is still some great ishing on ofer. Gummy sharks have been biting well all along the coast with 40 metres of water being the preferred depth. Fish have been reaching up to 12 kilograms.

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