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August 21, 2020

GEELONG ANY SYMPTOMS GET TESTED It’s important to get tested for coronavirus at the first sign of any symptom. Symptoms include:

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“Think about who you love, then think about them in ICU.” For Sarah, who’s been battling coronavirus for nearly 8 weeks, being separated from her two little boys, has been heartwrenching. On top of coronavirus attacking every one of her body systems, intense pain and acute breathing difficulty, she still has no idea when she will be well enough to see her boys. Sarah’s hope is that by us all doing the right thing, no one else will have to experience the heartache her family has. Please, play your part and help stop the spread of the virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.

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NEED TO GET TESTED BUT WORRIED ABOUT MISSING WORK? Help is available. A $450 payment will be provided for eligible workers who miss out on wages because they need to stay home. If you test positive or are a close contact of someone who does, a further $1500 is available.

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Newtown siblings Airlie, 3, and Austin, 8, joined forces this week to prevent the spread – of litter. That’s the theme of this year’s Keep Australia Beautiful Week ending Sunday. David Villarosa described his kids as “rubbish Nazis” remembering when Austin, then 3, wrote to a fast-food chain asking why they had no recycling bin. “I think the staff at his daycare wrote the letter for him,” David said. “He still asks why they don’t [have a bin] because we frequently go there.” Despite people staying at home, more disposable coffee cups, takeaway containers, masks and gloves are inding their way into the litter stream amid COVID-19, according to Keep Australia Beautiful. The organisation encouraged Australians to post photos of themselves doing the right thing this week. “The kids are pretty into Zoom so Austin will probably get onto his classmates and tell them to do the same,” David said. Details: kab.org.au Luke Voogt

Over 60s join vaccine trial By Luke Voogt Geelong residents aged 18 to 84 will join the global race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Barwon Health has announced. Barwon Health and American biotech company Novavax yesterday released details of the trial which, opposed to earlier phase one clinical trials, includes an over 60s cohort. “It’s an opportunity for Barwon Health and the Geelong community to be involved in ground-breaking international research with historical signiicance,” Professor Eugene Athan, Barwon Health’s head of infectious

diseases, said. “Participants have a one in ive chance to get the placebo, while others will get diferent doses of the active vaccine candidate. “We will be monitoring subjects very closely with follow-up visits throughout the trial and testing antibody levels that build up in their blood, indicating potential immunity to the virus, general health and safety and whether subjects develop COVID-19 illness.” In May about 130 Australians aged 18 to 59 were involved in a phase one trial of the Novavax candidate in Melbourne and Brisbane.

he Geelong trial is part of a larger vaccine study of 750-1500 healthy adults aged 18 to 84 across Australia and the United States. Deakin University health ethics lecturer Cynthia Forlini welcomed the inclusion of older cohorts in the trial. She said clinical testing could identify possible side efects in certain aged groups in a controlled environment. “You don’t want to put bigger populations at risk by deploying a vaccine to the wider population that was only tested on a small slither of the population, for example on 18 to 49-year-olds.

“It’s about knowing the potential side efects, and being able to foresee and manage them.” Barwon Health is aiming to recruit up to 100 people for the trial, which is expected to start in August and will last into 2021. he vaccine candidate uses synthesised pieces of one of the surface proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that enable the virus to invade human cells, coupled with a compound that increases the body’s immune response. On Monday, Novavax also announced a phase 2b clinical trial of the vaccine in South Africa for about 2665 healthy adults and 240 medically stable, HIV-positive adults.

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ATO to stay but no long-term vow By Luke Voogt he Australian Taxation Oice (ATO) faces calls for “long-term” job certainty ater it scrapped plans to close its Geelong oice next year. he ATO announced on Monday it would “maintain a presence in Geelong” ater initially planning to close the oice where 120 employees currently work. Chief executive oicer of local municipal alliance G21, Elaine Carbines, joined various community groups, lobby organisations and

MPs welcoming the decision. “When many people have been stood down and lost their jobs, what we couldn’t aford was for a government agency to depart Geelong,” she said. he ATO conirmed it would procure a new lease in Geelong beyond its current $15 million, 10-year lease ending June 27, 2021. But the agency has yet to conirm how long it will stay in Geelong beyond this, stating it hoped to inalise the plans by the end of 2020. “Whilst it’s fabulous news, we want reassurance from the ATO that they plan to

stay in Geelong long-term,” Ms Carbines said. Soroptimist International Geelong secretary Rita Jenkins echoed the call for long-term job security. “It’s very unsettling not knowing if your workplace is going to stay,” she said. “Having knowledge of how long the new lease is for would ease the mind of those who have been living under the stress of the planned move.” But she described the ATO remaining as “brilliant” for Geelong, saying it would have positive low-on efects for the local economy. Australian Services Union taxation oicers’

branch secretary Jef Lapidos said the ATO would withhold how long it would stay in Geelong while negotiating a lease. he ATO has nine business lines in its Geelong oice covering areas ranging from superannuation to small business. he agency would seek to reduce these to “two or three” to make its Geelong oice more economically viable, Mr Lapidos explained. he closure would have cost Geelong’s economy $53 million and 200 direct and low-on jobs, according to analysis using sotware from consultant REMPLAN.

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Paxten, Tybius and Lykeira Shannon enjoy one of Geelong Regional Library’s National Science Week experiments. (Louisa Jones)) 213473_05

Science ‘explosion’ thrills siblings A bi-carb and vinegar volcano “exploded” in the Shannon family’s central Geelong home on Tuesday as part of National Science Week. Mother-of-ive Melle Shannon’s three youngest took on the classic science experiment ater seeing it on Geelong Regional Library’s website. “I was actually surprised at how much the boys liked the volcano and we had everything on hand,” she said. “It was quick to make and it was kind of instant. here wasn’t a lot of wastage and it didn’t cost much, so it was good

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for the budget.” Older sister Lykeira, 16, helped younger brothers Paxten, 8 and Tybius, 4, set things up. “It’s something [the two boys] actually enjoyed doing together, other than ighting,” Melle laughed. Melle planned for her kids to complete three other ‘science at home’ experiments listed on the library’s website in coming weeks. “I try to keep to them as busy as possible,” she said. “Tybius probably hasn’t had a lot of experience in science but it’s one of Paxten’s

favourite subjects at school.” Grade 3 student Paxten described the experiment as “really fun” mostly because it “actually exploded”. “I didn’t think it would work,” he admitted. “Bi-carb soda, vinegar and water react not-goodly. I like to build stuf. We don’t do proper experiments normally, we just do Lego.” Details: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/virtual-events/ children/activities.

he future re-berth of the Spirit of Tasmania in Geelong has prompted calls to ix “long-standing road deiciencies” near Corio Quay. Chief executive oicer of local municipal alliance G21, Elaine Carbines, called for a $15 million public road infrastructure investment to support the move. “For some years G21 has actively lobbied governments for upgrades to four intersections along Shell Parade, which would improve road access for heavy traic to the precinct,” she said. “Now is the time for the state government to step up and support the Spirit of Tasmania project and ix the long-standing road deiciencies in the wider port precinct.” In April, GeelongPort announced the vessel would move from its current home in Melbourne to Corio Quay in 2022. he construction of a new terminal for the vessel will create 75 jobs during over two years and more than 100 ongoing jobs ater completion, according to GeelongPort. he duplication of Bacchus Marsh Road between Geelong Ring Road and Princes Highway to connect with local employment precincts was also vital, Ms Carbines said. “Each year over 450,000 passengers and 105,000 twenty–foot equivalent freight units sail with the Spirit of Tasmania,” Ms Carbines said. A government spokesperson said the Department of Transport was working with GeelongPort and Geelong council “to understand the future impact” the move would have. Luke Voogt

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Grovedale great-grandmother Joan Gorway is putting decades of experience sewing dolls clothes towards a mask-making charity drive at her beloved Anglesea Art House. he 86-year-old former teacher has sewn about 50 masks in a few weeks, ater already making 300 hats for nurses in a campaign run by Anglesea local Deb Elliot. “I had material let from doing the hats,” she said. “I did the markets for 25 years selling dolls clothes and god knows what. I still do the dolls clothes down at the art house. If anybody wants anything, I just knit or sew it.” he art house is selling the masks for $5 each for its Christmas giving campaign for local disadvantaged families. Joan is a life member at Anglesea Art House,

which recently received a $10,000 Creative Victoria grant to boost its online presence. he art house, which began in 1985 as a spot for a small groups of locals to paint, is now home to potters, glass-makers, knitters, drawers and more. But with three quarters of members retired, few possessed the IT skills to bolster the art house’s online presence during COVID-19, president Jennifer O’Sullivan explained. “To remain connected in some way is really important for us when we can’t meet on a weekly basis,” she said. he grant helped fund online content and meeting spaces that would promote and connect the group,” Jennifer said. Details: angleseaarthouse.com.au

One of Australia’s largest businesswomen’s advisory groups is urging Geelong entrepreneurs to embrace digital currency during COVID-19. Business in Heels International’s Geelong founder and chief executive Lisa Sweeney said the organisation had become involved with Qoin digital currency. “We have been encouraged not to use cash during COVID-19 and that has opened the door for us to look at digital currency with new eyes.”

Governor-General Zooms in Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley and wife Linda Hurley met online on Wednesday with mayor Stephanie Asher and deputy mayor Kylie Grzybek. General Hurley (retired) spoke to the council leaders about how Geelong was coping with COVID-19 and the city’s transition from auto manufacturing to a diversiied economy.

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Burglary surge prompts warning By Luke Voogt An almost 18 per cent increase in Geelong aggravated burglaries has prompted a new Crime Stoppers and police campaign calling for locals to safeguard their community. he City of Greater Geelong recorded 277 residential aggravated burglaries in the year to March 2020, according to Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria. he igure was an increase of 42 ofences or 17.9 per cent on the previous year to March. An aggravated burglary occurs when

someone is present at the property during a break-in, and can result in motor vehicle thet and violence toward the victim. Greater Geelong ranked 10th highest for residential aggravated burglaries per 100,000 population of Victoria’s 79 local government areas in the year to March 2020, according to CSA data. In response, Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police launched their ‘Safeguard your community’ campaign in Geelong on Wednesday, encouraging locals to lock up their properties. Unlocked doors were the most common

point of entry in aggravated burglaries, Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith warned. “Individuals who do not secure or lock up their property and think ‘there’s nothing to steal’ or ‘it won’t happen to me’ need to understand that criminals see imaginary dollar signs on everything,” she said. he campaign was “not about blaming” those who “did not lock their car or front door” but preventing “criminals doing the wrong thing”, Ms Smith said. She encouraged locals to do “the right thing by reporting what they know” to Crime Stoppers.

.“We want anyone with information to know they can contact Crime Stoppers; they don’t need to tell us who they are, we don’t use caller ID and we don’t trace IP addresses.” Geelong Tasking and Crime Intervention Taskforce Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Pucar said police were using real-time intelligence from the public to target high-risk locations. “Keeping each other safe is a community-efort and we need the community to share what they know.” Crime Stoppers: www.crimestoppersvic. com.au or 1800 333 000.

Furry dress-up challenge “People” pup Milla is happy to help support children with autism, epilepsy and anxiety, by dressing up, according to human companion Georgia Sutclife “She loves anything that’s fun and diferent,” the Armstrong Creek psychology student said. “She’s such a people dog, she just loves people and playing with other dogs.” he six-month-old golden retriever looked paws-itively adorable this week as she tried on a bandana in practice for Variety’s Petember dress-up competition. Entries close on September 30, so Georgia is waiting a few weeks for Milla’s latest growth spurt to inish before putting together her costume. “She’s just growing so quickly,” she said. Ater months of searching, the 24-year-old fetched her puppy in a four-hour drive to Sale in March just before the irst stage 3 restrictions took force.

“I grew up with a golden retriever and I always wanted one,” she said. “hey’re so hard to get – I had to go on waiting lists and everything. “I was really lucky – if I’d waited another week, I wouldn’t have been able to pick her up. “I wanted to cuddle her the whole way home but I couldn’t because I was driving.” About 200 Victorian pooches have entered Variety’s Petember dress-up competition so far, to raise money for assistance dogs for eight children on the waiting list. “When a specially-trained seizure-alert dog pull a child into the recovery position or a highly-skilled autism assistance dog keeps a child from running on the street it’s lifesaving,” Variety chief executive oicer Mandy Burns said. Details: www.petember.com.au

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Insurer names irst female chair By Luke Voogt Geelong-based insurer GMHBA has appointed its irst female chair in its 85-year history. he private health insurer on Tuesday announced Claire Higgins would take the reins on September 29 following the retirement of current chair Jim Walsh. “I feel quite privileged to be appointed as chair of GMHBA,” Mrs Higgins said. “he organisation aligns strongly with my own personal values and I am particularly excited about contributing to GMHBA’s important role in promoting good health and supporting community. “As a not-for-proit fund that exists only to

serve the interests of members, GMHBA is in a position to tailor care and support when and where it is needed most.” Mrs Higgins has an extensive background across a range of industries including health, superannuation, property, water and manufacturing, according to GMHBA. She has chaired and held positions on boards for organisations including the CFA, Ambulance Victoria, Barwon Health and various privately-owned companies for more than 20 years. he long-time Geelong resident said she was committed to employing local people. “We need to continue to strengthen our local engagement and make sure that GMHBA

remains a signiicant employer in the region,” Mrs Higgins said. Ater 15 years at GMHBA, Mr Walsh congratulated his successor. “Since joining the board last year, her skills and experience have been evident, gaining the unanimous support of her fellow directors to become the next chair of GMHBA,” he said. GMHBA’s foundation dates back to 1934 when a group of cement workers concerned about the rising cost of healthcare developed the Cement Workers Hospital Beneits Scheme. In 1958, the fund adopted the name of Geelong Medical and Hospital Beneits Association, commonly known as GMHBA.

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YOUR SAY Pleasure in small wonders Ah! Tis August, the harbinger, reassuring us that the winter of our discontent is almost over, and spring is nigh with its promise of new life. Here in Anglesea the young kookaburras have been learning to laugh. Immature crimson rosellas and king parrots are clad in camoulaging dull green feathers. But when springtime comes they will blossom into beautiful blue and crimson rosellas and bright red and vivid green parrots that are a joy to behold. In the garden the golden dafodils are dancing in the sun and the rain. Nature is enticing us to be happy again, to look to the future with hope, inding pleasure in the small wonders to be seen around us.

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Bring our people home How much governmental ludicrousness can Australians bear? We have Chinese students to disembark in South Australia whilst our own people are let to rot in Bali, facing ines for involuntarily overstaying their visas because their government will not let them come home. It seems Chinese student arrivals, being a good earn, are of more importance than caring for and repatriating our own hapless stranded tourists. Total federal oicial development assistance to Indonesia for 2019-2020 is $298.5 million, yet this seems insuicient for an Indonesia whose corruption is legendary. It seems ine fever is griping the world, and Indonesia is no exception. If we are all allegedly equal under the law then our people must be repatriated, and well ahead of university fee-paying Chinese students. How disgraceful that foreigners have easier access to our country than our own people.

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Zoee Marsh is a creative artist, choreographer, director and movement coach, whose work may be recognised across many platforms such as ABC Kids, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and he Australian Open. She talks to Alesha Capone.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Ordinary Council Meetings will continue to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall. The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 25 August at 7.00pm.

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Originally from Geelong, I grew up in the area and went to school at Kardinia International College. I am extremely thankful to KIC for fostering my creativity and supporting my endeavours, without them and my family, I wouldn’t be where I am today. My work as a creative director and choreographer is seen throughout the music, fashion, ilm and theatre industries. I’ve been travelling across the country and the world for the past 10 years, and lived and worked in London for 2.5 years. I was based in Melbourne, but with the pandemic starting, I decided to move back to Geelong to be with my family. I’ve had the honour of working with artists such as Vera Blue, George Alice, Motez, Kite String Tangle, Chela, Essie Holt, and Boi to name a few. I’ve always been creative but I started transitioning from purely movement-based work to directing and conceptualising in the past 18 months.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING The next Planning Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday 27 August at 5.30pm. Item to be discussed: • Planning Permit Application PP-1371-2019 - Buildings and Works Associated with

What is it like being back in Geelong? It’s refreshing, I came back around June and it’s been a bit of a time-warp being back here full time, especially as I am coming very close to 30, I am inding myself walking along the coastline and in familiar areas relecting on how much Geelong has given me in my younger years. My family is very Geelong-oriented with my mum being a nurse with Epworth and my brother completing year 12 at Kardinia. I always try to prioritise my spare time to give back to Geelong. For example, a few years ago, Fiona Luca (founder of Move with Fiona Luca) and I started a youth arts company called Bind Productions, in which we created workshops, performances, short ilms and mentoring opportunities for local dancers and performers. I am thankful to be back here reconnecting with the town. You also have an idea around activating creativity in Geelong? It’s currently an idea that is living on my computer, but basically it is to digitally activate Geelong by showcasing video footage in empty shop fronts, as a way to activate that space under stage three restrictions or whatever stage restrictions we end up under. I think it would be a great avenue to show Geelong and the Surf Coast’s many creative talents and to document them in areas while they are empty, such as 360 degree footage of a dancer enjoying dancing on stage alone at the Geelong Arts Centre or a singer performing solo at one of the great local roof-top bars. his footage could then be shown on a screen or projected in an empty shop, for people to enjoy when walking down the street in facemask and feeling alone. It gives the community a moment to stop and go, ‘OK, this is temporary, but in the future we will be able to experience these creative things again.’ here are just so many beautiful places in Geelong we could ilm at to create digital assets for the community. hat’s just something I would particularly love to do – not just in Geelong, but for empty shops in Belmont and North Geelong and other areas too. I am currently applying for a local grant and if successful I will get the ball moving to also provide more creative work for locals in the arts. You’ve recently co-directed and choreographed a music video in Geelong? Yes we did, it was so much fun. I teamed up with Tones & I’s music video director Liam Kelly to create a high energy and fun music video for a brand new RNB act, who is in fact 8 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 21 August, 2020

Construction of Nine (9) Dwellings and Nine (9) Lot Subdivision at 4 Taylor Court, Highton. In line with important measures to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the community will not be able to attend the Planning Committee meeting or future Planning Committee meetings until further notice. Meetings can be watched live at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings any time after the meeting. Submissions can be lodged by objectors by 5.00pm, Monday 24 August and for applicants by 5.00pm, Wednesday 26 August.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT Zoee Marsh behind the scenes of Antoine’s music video shoot. (Pictures: Supplied)

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C372ggee to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on the 16 July 2020, the date this notice was

originally from Geelong. Keep your eyes peeled for new music coming from ‘Antoine’. It was a very Geelong-based creative team, music production by John Servid who runs Inhouse Create on Little Malop, and artist management by Jamie-Rose Fowler from Torquay. How has COVID-19 impacted your work?

published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment rezones land at 35 and 69–93 Hams Road, Waurn Ponds, from Farming Zone to General Residential Zone Schedule 1, applies Design and Development Overlay Schedule 45 to the land and rezones the adjoining Barwon Water reserve from Farming Zone to Public Use Zone 1. The two planning permits are for a multi-lot subdivision of 35 and 69–93 Hams Road, Waurn Ponds, removal of native vegetation and removal of an easement. The Minister has granted the following permits under Division 5 Part 4 of the Act:

At the beginning it impacted my work quite heavily as most of my work lands in the music industry … But thankfully my immediate work circle got creative and we igured out many ways to continue creating remotely. One very fun project was with George Alice (Triple J Unearthed winner 2019). During the irst isolation we created a new music video, all ilmed in isolation for her latest single Stuck In a Bubble – her manager, Jamie-Rose Fowler, is also from Torquay. We shot, styled, rehearsed and did everything required remotely via platforms such as Zoom and FaceTime. It was a really fun experience to do whilst in isolation and we are so proud of the product. Since you were at school, what changes have you noticed in Geelong?

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Description of Land

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69–93 Hams Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, our ofﬁces are closed. You can view the amendment online through the City's website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ amendments or at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection. There is no charge for viewing the application. STUART MENZIES Director, State Planning Services – Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

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I feel Geelong has had so much growth, just look at Little Malop Street, it is so alive and energetic. he hospitality culture has grown hugely and there has also been a deinite growth in the town’s population, or so it feels from my point of view. I love that Geelong still has a nice balance between city and country! We are so lucky to have that beautiful coast just down the road so it is important that we respect our surroundings and each other during these challenging times.

with us for your chance to be featured. Entries close on 28 August 2020. To enter and for more information go to www.geelongaustralia.com.au/calendar

PUBLIC NOTICE

CIT Y OF GREATER GEELONG

COMMUNITY GRANTS The 2020-21 Community Grants opened on Friday 17 July. In acknowledgement of the signiﬁcant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the community grants program pool has been increased by $400,000 to $4.33 million. The City offers a wide variety of funding opportunities to groups, clubs and

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organisations for community infrastructure, events, projects and equipment and environmental sustainability.

Would you like to represent your local community and make a real

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Creative Communities

Environmental Sustainability

Community Events

Healthy & Connected Communities

14 September

diference for the future of Greater Geelong? The next Geelong Council election will be held via postal vote this October. People of all abilities from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds are

Community Infrastructure

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encouraged to nominate as a candidate prior to the election. After all, it’s important local council reﬂects those who live and work in our community.

GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS

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Community Events

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Community Infrastructure Healthy & Connected Communities

Recordings of the information sessions are available at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/

Creative Communities

grants

To support potential candidates, the following opportunities are available:

To speak to the grants team email them at communitygrants@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or call the team on 5272 5039 or 5272 4736.

RUTH MCGOWAN – HOW TO GET ELECTED Campaign Countdown Online webinars for women Wednesday 26 August Hosted by the City of Greater Geelong 12.00pm–1.30pm To register and for more information, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/elections STAND FOR COUNCIL ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday 3 September

Conducted by the Municipal Association of

4.00pm – 6.00pm

Victoria (MAV)

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

To register and for more information, visit mav.asn.au Running for Council? You must complete the Victorian Government’s Candidate Training course.

Mandatory Candidate Training Online training hosted by Local Government Victoria (LGV)

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS – ARTS, MUSIC AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Find out more at localgovernment.vic.gov.au For further updates, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/elections

Thursday 3 September 6.00pm Learn how to put together a strong funding application in this grant writing workshop run by Selene Bateman from Auspicious Arts Projects Inc.

HAVE YOUR SAY

The workshop will go through step by step how to approach the application process. It will include how to approach applications strategically, how to prepare a balanced budget, what should be included in your support materials, and what sort of language to use in your application. The facilitators will look at the guidelines and some of the questions in the current City of Greater Geelong Arts and Creative Victoria grants, with plenty of opportunity for questions. To book, or for more information, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARTS INDUSTRY COMMISSIONS The City is pleased to announce the Arts Industry Commissions program (AIC). The AIC program offers a series of new commissioning opportunities designed to

DRYSDALE REGIONAL LIBRARY & COMMUNITY HUB

provide support to professionals working in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors

You’re invited to have your say about the

To have your say on this facility in

who have been impacted adversely by COVID-19. It aims to generate cross-industry

library service in Drysdale. We’re planning

Drysdale:

partnerships that will positively impact a range of areas relevant to community life.

to build a new library and customer service

• Visit www.yoursay.geelongaustralia.

We would like to hear from you if you have an interest in one or more of the following

centre in the Drysdale Town Square.

com.au from 24 August to 14

categories:

Libraries play a very important role in the

September

• Community Health

• Cultural Heritage

lives of many people and we understand

• Design

• Public Experiences

that library services and experiences create opportunities for people to read,

• Marketing and Cultural Tourism Individuals, sole traders, artist collectives, organisations and venues in the arts and creative industries are eligible to apply. The AIC program will offer up to 15 individual commissions of up to $20,000 each, for projects to be completed before 30 June 2021.

learn, work and connect with one another and the everchanging world in which they live. The City has heard the community say they would like to see a new library in

For a full brief on how to apply or to discuss the eligibility of your project, visit

Drysdale and has committed to creating

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/arts, contact the City’s Arts and Culture Department at

one over the next 12-18 months.

• Select the Drysdale Regional Library and Community Hub engagement. • Submit your comments by Monday 14 September. All feedback received will be used to inform the design of the library with construction expected to begin in 2021. If you have questions, or would prefer

artsculture@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or call 5272 6186.

a hard copy, please contact Genevieve

Expressions of interest are now open until 5.00pm, Monday 28 September 2020.

Cooper on 5272 5021.

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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

CURRENT RESTRICTIONS

COVID-19 is taking a toll on Geelong

Your support of these businesses – no

businesses and our broader community

matter how large or small – makes a

Stage 3 'Stay at Home' restrictions are in place throughout regional Victoria, including

– especially as we experience a second

difference.

leaving their home.

We can all play a role in helping Greater

Stage 4 restrictions are in place across metropolitan Melbourne.

period of lockdown. This week the City of Greater Geelong has

Geelong get through this period by

launched a new campaign, highlighting

supporting the businesses ‘in our

the importance of supporting our local

backyard’. For those that can, we

people, businesses and economy during

encourage you to think local ﬁrst.

this challenging time.

Greater Geelong. It is also now mandatory for all Victorians to wear a face mask when

Further details can be viewed at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

FOUR REASONS THAT YOU CAN LEAVE HOME:

Thanks everyone. Please stay safe, and

The ‘It’s Our Backyard’ campaign

continue to look after yourselves and

encourages residents who are ﬁnancially

each other.

able to think of and support local businesses ﬁrst when seeking essential services and supplies, or shopping online.

Shopping for food or other essential items

Many businesses in our region have adapted to the restrictions by introducing

Cr Stephanie Asher

contact-free home delivery, click and

Mayor, City of Greater

collect and other online initiatives to

Geelong

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)

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

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The following facilities remain open

Queenscliffe; Colac-Otway; Surf

but you must maintain a distance of at

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

Coast; Golden Plains and Moorabool

least 1.5 metres from other people and

municipalities, the following directions

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apply for gatherings:

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

TENNIS COURTS

DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND BARBECUES

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STAYING IN TOUCH NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM AND POTATO SHED

THE CAROUSEL

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LIBRARIES

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Via web www.geelongaustralia.com.au

Download the Geelong City app for your mobile phone.

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NEWS

Trio arrested at checkpoint

Demolition works at Belchers Corner are nearing completion. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 213317

Work in progress

Two boys and a man who led from an allegedly stolen car at a Little River police checkpoint are facing multiple charges plus a $1652 ine each for breaching COVID-19 restrictions. Oicers manning the Operation Sentinel checkpoint detected an allegedly stolen vehicle that had stopped short of the Little River checkpoint about 10.30am last Friday. he trio ran from the car but oicers quickly arrested them, a Victoria Police spokesperson said. Police charged a 16-year-old boy with motor vehicle thet and committing an indictable ofence whilst on bail. He was remanded to face a children’s

court at a later date. Police charged another 16-year-old boy with motor vehicle thet and he was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date. Oicers charged a 20-year-old Berwick man with motor vehicle thet and stating a false name to police. He has been bailed to appear before Werribee Magistrates Court on April 19, 2021. Police also found the three had breached the Victorian chief health oicer’s COVID-19 directions and issued them penalty notices. Luke Voogt

By Luke Voogt Ryrie Street’s eastbound lanes are set to reopen next Monday as the demolition of iconic 1920s building Belchers Corner nears completion. Council also plans to reopen nearby footpaths on Ryrie and Moorabool streets on Monday. “he temporary fencing immediately around the Belchers Corner will be moved closer to the site while hoarding is erected,” council’s planning director, Gareth Smith, said on Wednesday. “Temporary fencing in front of neighbouring businesses will be completely removed.” Mr Smith expected demolition to conclude in the coming weeks with workers continuing to repair the roof, guttering, awnings, ceilings and walls of the neighbouring Belchers Building on Moorabool Street. “hese works are expected to continue for a further three-to-four weeks ater the road has opened.” Structural problems, the discovery of asbestos and COVID-19 restrictions have delayed the demolition, initially scheduled for completion in April 2019.

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structural integrity was worse than expected

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Don’t risk it. Always follow the health advice.

’’

- Gareth Smith “During the demolition process, discoveries were made in the building structure that were diferent to initial expectations and historical plans, and the structural integrity was worse than expected,” Mr Smith said. “his caused delays as additional safety and support measures were required and demolition plans have had to change. “Another signiicant obstacle was the requirement for permanent bracing to the Belchers Building southern wall and support to the parapet. “hese works required engineering design, manufacturing of bracing and installation. here were also some issues with the supply of bracing materials, which caused additional delays. We have reduced the number of workers on-site to ensure compliance with COVID-19 regulations have been met.” Council evicted 24 businesses from Belchers Corner in mid-2018 ater the discovery of concrete cancer that had caused the building to compress by about six centimetres. City Hall aimed to recover “100 per cent” of the combined $2 million cost of demolition and stabilising the building, Mr Smith said in January. he site is located in a zone with a “maximum preferred height” of 32 metres but no mandatory height limit. In January, Mr Smith said council was aware of “some interest in potential purchase” of the site following demolition. Meanwhile, work has commenced on central Geelong’s new $220 million civic precinct, including a new six-storey council headquarters and neighbouring commercial building. Contractors have started clearing the Mercer Street carpark as part of the project, which council expects will create 900 construction jobs. Council has contributed $102.5 million to the precinct.

It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe. You must continue to practise good hygiene, physical distancing, and if you’re even slightly unwell, get tested and stay at home. Don’t risk it. The sooner we all do it, the sooner we’ll get through it. Have the App Visit australia.gov.au

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Duo set for ‘intimate’ live-stream By Luke Voogt An online audience can be more “intimate” than a live crowd, according to Geelong musical theatre power couple Natalie O’Donnell and Simon Gleeson. “In some ways, it breaks down the barrier between the stage and the audience,” O’Donnell told the Independent. “It feels a little bit more intimate than being in a massive theatre.” he couple returns to the Geelong stage tonight in the Where Creativity Meets Home live-streaming series for the irst time since COVID-19 hit. O’Donnell and Gleeson have starred in scores of musicals across Australia and London’s West End, including Mamma Mia and Les Misérables But being mostly home-bound during the pandemic, they have been keeping a close eye on fellow thespians and musicians performing in Geelong Arts Centre’s free live-streaming series. “From what I’ve seen it’s quite interactive with the audience,” O’Donnell said. “he people that I have spoken to that have done it said it’s such a great experience. “Geelong Art Centre’s technical team have trained themselves with all these new skills to bring this digital medium to audiences.” Her husband looked forward to seeing feedback from their audience. “Instead of getting applause you get digital [comments, likes and messages],” he said. “You can choose to turn them of – some people ind it very confronting. But usually it’s a really nice thing. “Generally, the people that tune in are lovers of music and know what they’re clicking on.” “Hopefully there’s not too many angry faces,” O’Donnell laughed. “It’s our connection with the audience when the audience can’t be there.”

Simon Gleeson and Natalie O’Donnell. (Pictures: Supplied)

he couple has done some shows from home during the pandemic. “Originally everyone was doing Zooms in their lounge rooms,” Gleeson said. hey also joined a couple of larger live-streaming gigs in Melbourne before the city went into stage 4 lockdown. “We just did a song here and there with those ones,” Gleeson said. “We were all in masks pretty much until we walked on stage, so it was a diferent feeling.” But tonight’s free live-stream will be their irst onstage appearance solely as a couple since the pandemic began.

“We’ve called it Live in your Loungeroom,” O’Donnell said. “Hopefully people can snuggle in on Friday and watch. “You might be cooking your dinner and have it on in the background or you might sit down to watch it as if you’re actually in the theatre.” he couple will perform a mix of music theatre favourites and jazz classics from their extensive stage careers. “It’s so lovely to be in a theatre space and have an opportunity to perform again,” O’Donnell said.“It feels like a privilege – it’s not lost on us that a lot of people are doing it tough.” he show also was about giving hope to

performers and theatre-lovers alike, Gleeson said. “heatres are weirdly sacred spaces for us performers. Whether you’re doing it digitally or live, your heart rate goes up when you perform. “here is an end in sight and people will get back to seeing live theatre again one day.” And with their children Molly, 13, and Raferty, nine, showing signs of the “theatre bug” the couple hope they could join them onstage in the near future for a live-stream, or even a live audience. “We’ll work on that for next time,” Gleeson said. Details: geelongartscentre.org.au

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IT’SOURBACKYARD As lateral thinking and creativity have never been more important in keeping local businesses operating, we have taken snapshots of various organisations in our backyard and provide insight into how they’ve faced the challenges presented by Covid19.

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Find out what’s been happening across the region when you pick up a copy of “Its Our Backyard” with the 28th August edition of Geelong Independent.

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FRIDAY FEATURE

Spotlight on youth As COVID-19 disconnects us physically, a new podcast series is giving local youth a “platform to be heard”. Torquay dance and yoga teacher Fiona Luca speaks to Luke Voogt about the pressures facing young people and her eforts to give them a voice.

oung people are a constant source of “fascination” and “awe” for Torquay’s Fiona Luca. “hey are so much more aware, well-read and inquisitive than we give them credit for,” the 38-year-old dance teacher and mother-of-two says. “I have worked with youth in my professional career for 20 years and have learnt and gained so much insight from them.” She hopes to share that insight in her new, free podcast series Talking Youth, which she launched in June. In the series she speaks to a young man chasing his ballet dream in Germany, a YouTube entrepreneur, young people who have survived eating disorders or live with disability, and more.

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we can learn from young people, and I most certainly have - Fiona Luca

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Together they cover topics such as mental health, peers, social media, self-image and self-expression, careers, meditation and nutrition. “he biggest thing that has come up has been the pressure to it in,” Fiona says. “he pressure to it in is real, it’s overwhelming and consuming.” Fiona says young people are particularly concerned with social norms and what is expected of them, which oten prevents them from “just truly expressing who they are”. he expectations of social media, the education system, families and friends can overwhelm young people, she says. “I can see that so many of them are lost in the structure, the social media and the curriculum they are encouraged to follow.” But hearing a diverse range of stories about teens who have carved their own path can help her listeners do the same, she says. Fiona does not shy away from taboo topics; she seeks them out, in hope other kids going through the same issues will draw inspiration from her interviewees. “his will be not only freeing and healing for

Main: Fiona Luca has launched a new podcast to give youth a voice. Above: Fiona talks to local young people prior to COVID-19. Right: Fiona with daughters Leilani and Lulu. (Pictures: Louisa Jones and supplied) 213400

them,” she says. “It will be supportive for their peers, and we as adults can learn irst-hand from these conversations. “It’s not until you sit down and give young people the time, space and an opportunity to share, that you really learn who they are, how they feel and what their experience of life looks like. “If a single young person listens to an episode and can resonate with what has been said, to inspire them to take their own action … then Talking Youth has served the purpose it was created for.” hat purpose has become even more vital amid COVID-19, according to Fiona. Geelong has experienced an increase in youth accessing mental health services and

several youth suicides during the pandemic. “I believe COVID-19 has had a bigger impact on young people than we can currently recognise or fathom,” Fiona says. “Humans thrive of connection, and my memories of high school are so social and interactive, so I can only imagine how triggering this solitude and restriction is for young people. “hat is a lot of time to be in your own company, immersed in your own thoughts. And for many, this must be extremely confronting.” Fiona also sees her interviewees as a source of knowledge. “We throw around the concept of ‘the lost youth of today’ but never dissect the reasoning behind this,” she says. “We can ask them what they need … rather than assume we know what they need.

“We can gain insight into what is going on in their minds and make sense of it in a way that cannot be determined from a text book.” She believes this can help parents and other adult role models take responsibility and gauge how they are doing. “I believe wholeheartedly that we can learn from young people, and I most certainly have.” But most of all, the podcast is a celebration of “the wins” of local youth overcoming their struggles in pursuit of their dreams, Fiona says. “I am absolutely in awe of the responses and manner of the young people I have interviewed.” Details: talkingyouth.libsyn.com. If you or someone you know needs help phone, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. 13 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 21 August, 2020

GEELONG BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Celebrating creativity While 2020 marks a diicult year for businesses, Geelong’s best and brightest are still shining. Finalists for the upcoming Geelong Business Excellence Awards were announced earlier this week with 60 of the region’s businesses, young entrepreneurs and leaders in the running for the coveted title. For 35 years, the awards have been designed to recognise and celebrate clever, creative and thriving businesses. Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ben Flynn says to be named as a inalist is a huge testament to the incredible resilience of the business community. “he Geelong Chamber of Commerce are extremely pleased with the number of entries received which are similar to previous years,” Ben says. “his is an incredible achievement, given we are in the midst of a pandemic and the sharpest economic contraction in history. “In the face of the current health pandemic, the purpose of the awards remains the same. We are creating a platform to shine the spotlight on our clever, creative and resilient Geelong businesses and business leaders.” Ben says the Chamber team is working hard to bring the community together virtually to ofer positivity in these challenging times. He says the support of major sponsors LBW Business + Wealth Advisors and Deakin University is what makes this new virtual format possible. he virtual awards presentation is a free event and will take place on October 15 from 7pm. For a full list of inalists visit www.gbea.com.au/news Pictured: Ben Flynn, Julie Hope and Nick Klein. (Louisa Jones)

Clever. Creative. Thriving. Free Virtual Event Thursday 15th October 2020 • 7:00

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Join us for the ﬁrst ever live broadcast of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards, acknowledging our ﬁnalists and featuring live interviews with the 2020 winners. No global pandemic will stop us from recognising the achievements of our clever and creative businesses & business leaders - and you’re invited to be a part of it!

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Driving Engines / transmissions he diesel motor in Compass is the 2.0-litre MultiJet II with stop / start technology, paired with the nine-speed automatic gearbox. It ofers 125kW at 4000 rpm and peak torque of 350 Nm at a low 1750 rpm. his is ofered in Trailhawk only.

Safety he Trailhawk was given a ive-star ANCAP safety rating when tested a few years ago before autonomous emergency braking came on the scene. It possibly would not have scored so well now. It has seven airbags, added adaptive cruise

he turbodiesel Trailhawk was hesitant in spooling up for overtaking slow moving traic, not the ‘prompt response’ promised by the maker. he nine-speed transmission had its problems, with some shiting taking place oten when it did not appear necessary – a surfeit of suiciency, I suppose. In comparison with modern diesel motors this oldish unit was noisy. Fuel consumption failed to match the maker’s claim of 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway cycle. Ours used 9.4 litres in the city and 6.6 litres per hundred on the open road. Intelligent full-time 4x4 systems – Jeep

Active Drive and Jeep Active Drive Low, the latter with a 20 to1 crawl ratio – are able to direct total torque to any wheel if needed. Both systems include Jeep Selec-Terrain, which ofers up to ive modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud, plus exclusive Rock mode on Trailhawk), claiming the best four-wheel-drive performance on any surface, on or of-road, in any weather. Also, a disconnecting rear axle and power take-of unit provide enhanced fuel economy. All Compass 4x4s also feature the 4WD ‘Lock’ function which locks on to 4x4 traction permanently and can be put into operation with a button on the Selec-Terrain control. For even greater 4WD capability, Selec-Terrain includes Selec-Speed Control with hill-descent on Trailhawk, which is Trail Rated – ‘Jeep speak’ for what is considered the ‘of-road Oscar’ awarded only to vehicles that have passed the test in some of the most arduous of-road conditions in the world. In some semi-serious of-roading, in Jeep Selec-Terrain ‘Rock’ setting, the test Trailhawk took advantage of its exceptional suspension rigidity of up to 170mm of articulation in conditions that would have stopped many of its SUV rivals in their tracks. And, unlike others of that ilk that might go close to matching this performance, not many would be capable of carting up to ive occupants as comfortably.

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and rest more with the government. But my understanding is that if it is possible, it will happen so that sounds pretty good to me.” he Cats and Richmond Tigers are working on a plan to quarantine Ablett and Tigers midielder Shane Edwards together in a private residence so they can train together.

With the Cats and the Tigers to clash in round 17, both clubs wanted to ield their best team and have the satisfaction of beating their opposition at full strength, Scott said. “It’s been that sort of season hasn’t it? In the normal turn of events you’d think that was very strange but this year you’d barely bat an eyelid. “here’s been a certain level of collegiality with the clubs around the AFL this season and I think that’s a good thing.” Last October Ablett announced that 2020 would be his last year. If Ablett were to leave next week and commence a 14-day quarantine, he could potentially play in the Cats last two games. Ater playing the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, Geelong Cats travel to Queensland for rounds 14 to 17. he Cats will face Sydney in the inal round at a place and time yet to be announced.

Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood. Inset: Chris Scott during a press conference yesterday. (Pictures: Supplied)

Selwood in doubt By Luke Voogt Geelong captain Joel Selwood is in doubt to face Adelaide ater sustaining a “niggle” in the Cats’ win against Port Adelaide last Friday. “We are managing him, he’s no certainty to play this week,” Cats coach Chris Scott said in a press conference yesterday. “He’s got a little niggle that might cost him a week or so.” Fellow midielder Jack Steven is likely to return, with Scott almost guaranteeing the former Saint will play against Adelaide on Sunday. “Jack will play, I’m happy to say [that] although we haven’t picked the team yet,” he said. “Being such a strong part of our plan, that’s almost a given right at the moment. “We’ve been leaving decisions quite late to make sure that we’ve got all of the information but it’s likely that he would play.” But tall forward Josh Jenkins will miss out on making his debut for the Cats against his old side, according to Scott. “He won’t play this week but he is tracking in the right direction,” he said.

“It was really frustrating for him and us that he looked really good through pre-season and then he had an innocuous back spasm. “he good news is he looks really sharp at the moment. “We are in a position with the availability with the big guys where we can take our time, which I think will be better for him [and] for us in the long term.” Scott said the Cats would not underestimate the win-less Crows. “We need to concentrate on our game as much as we normally do but we also need to be respectful of the opposition irrespective of their position on the ladder or recent form.” Earlier in the week, Brandon Paritt spoke about the signiicance of playing in the Sir Doug Nicholls Round. he annual round celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and their contributions to Australian Football. “Obviously, being Indigenous and growing up with all of my family being Indigenous, it’s pretty special and you jot these dates in when you know you’re playing in these games,” Paritt said on Tuesday.

he young midielder has had a standout season in 2020, showing superb courage and commitment to ground-level contests. Paritt is averaging 15 disposals and seven tackles a game in 2020 and is rated elite for pressure acts in the competition. Ater back-to-back wins against top four hopefuls Port Adelaide and St Kilda, Paritt was pleased with Geelong’s form. “At the start of the year I think we were a bit up and down with our performances, but I think the last month we have strung some really good games together where we played really strong football for four quarters and we were able to knock of two really good sides in the last two weeks now.” he Cats should get the job done against Adelaide, despite the Crows’ home advantage. But the Cats have a tendency to let down their guard against lesser-ranked teams, as they did in their round 3 loss to the Blues and narrow three-point escape against the Demons. Provided the Cats turn up to play, Adelaide will still be looking for its irst win of the season ater Sunday. Cats by 46 points

Snapper ishing dynamite ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos Ater receiving a week of great weather we have seen our local waters produce some fantastic ishing with great numbers and quality size ish. Inside Corio Bay, snapper has come on the chew with some solid reports coming from many diferent parts of the bay with both bait and sot plastics getting the bites. Casting sot plastics around just about any structure inside the bay has been very efective, with ish reaching 3 kilograms, as Adrian Feher and Adam Van Der Lugt from Trellys found out on Sunday. Adrian and Adam were casting sot plastics around the many structures of the Geelong waterfront were the boys found pinkie snapper in plague proportions with the biggest reaching 3kg, Zman slim swimz in 2.5” were dynamite. Bait ishing has been producing some cracking ish too and they have been at a much better average size with the potential of a monster. Fishing at night with a tide change has been producing the better results. he Bellarine Peninsula has still remained a popular location for anglers in hope to ind a feed of ish .Squid and whiting are the target for most boats. Whiting are still biting well out from Queensclif on the tide change with some quality ish. It has been tough work inding them in big numbers, however regular re-positioning will assist in inding where they are sitting. he squid ishing along the peninsula has been on the improve. Although they aren’t in fantastic numbers yet they are making up for it in size. he Queensclif cut has been ishing well for anglers casting sot plastics into the channel there, the high tide slack is the ideal time to be ishing, with silver trevally, salmon and pinkie snapper all in good numbers. Ofshore Barwon Heads has had some great bottom ishing on ofer this past week with boats inding feeds of snapper, gummy sharks, nannygai lathead and cuttleish. Fishing in a bit closer on the 30 metre mark has been holding plenty of nice size lathead and pinkie snapper with bait ishing proving deadly. Flathead are reaching over 50cm in length, gummy sharks have been a bit tricky to ind but they are deinitely still out there with some boats inding them to over 10kg. Nannygai and Snapper have been holding well out in 50m of water, once again bait ishing being the most efective however slow pitch jigging has been getting its fair share of ish too.

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