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Beacon of success Queenscliff’s BIG4 Beacon Resort has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner. Big4 Beacon Resort owner-operator Lorraine Golightly, operations and marketing manager Emme Malone and operations supervisor Jess Garby celebrated the win after a tough six months for the tourism industry. ■ Full story: Page 3

Safety upgrade begins Works to improve safety at a notorious Ocean Grove intersection are about to begin.

Traffic lights and other safety measures are being implemented at the Orton Street and Presidents Avenue intersection, which almost claimed the life of 18-year-old motorcyclist Tyler Peace, after a collision with a car in April 2018.

The Victorian government has invested $2.5 million to improve safety at the intersection after community concerns.

Throughout 2019 and early 2020, Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) undertook planning, community consultation and service relocations, getting the site ready for works to begin.

The upgrade will include several safety improvements, including new traffic signals on all approaches, including button-operated pedestrian lights; a raised platform on Orton Street to slow vehicles approaching from the east; new separated bike lanes; safe pedestrian

paths and crossing points, linking to the existing footpaths; upgraded street lighting to improve night-time visibility at the intersection; and ‘keep clear’ zones in front of nearby driveways.

Construction working hours are expected to be 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Traffic management and reduced speed limits will be in place for the duration of construction, with intermittent lane closures expected on Orton Street.

Detours will be required.

Weather permitting, the upgrade is expected to be complete by the end of the year, with the intersection to be operational in time for the summer holiday period.

In the past 10 years, there have been three recorded crashes at the intersection.

Traffic volumes are also increasing through the intersection – typically 9000 vehicles use Orton Street every day, with up to 18,000 per day during peak times in summer, according to latest statistics.

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Resort named ‘best of the best’ Queenscliff’s BIG4 Beacon Resort has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner.

Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners exemplify travellers’ ultimate favourite, top one per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe.

Big4 Beacon was included in three categories: Best Family – Australia; Best Family – South Pacific; and Best Luxury – Australia.

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- Lorraine Golightly Big4 Beacon owner-operator Lorraine Golightly was excited at the news. “Our whole team is so proud to be the recipient of this esteemed award, especially when it is recognised by travellers worldwide,” she said.

“To prove ourselves to be ‘best of the best’ in an incredibly competitive online environment is a testament to our team and their passion for exceeding guest expectations by delivering exceptional customer experiences.

“The key to our success is their ‘can-do’ attitude which ensures we can guarantee an experience with wow-factor. On top of our win, the TripAdvisor Awards have publicised the strength of tourism in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale, with Lon Retreat and Athelstane

Daughter ‘privileged’ to care for dad Kim Cooper moved from Melbourne to Townsville by herself to study year 12, was an Australian Idol finalist and is now a full-time carer for her father in Ocean Grove.

After growing up in Glen Waverley with her mum, dad and sister, Kim moved to North Queensland to complete her studies. She fell in love with the ‘dry tropics’ of Townsville.

“I went there on a holiday and came home and said I was moving even if I had to hitchhike – I loved it,” she says.

After year 12, Kim moved out and lived in a backpackers hostel and sang full-time for an acoustic duo.

“I just loved North Queensland and fell in love with it almost the minute I went there.

“It just felt like my native land. The heat felt right, the tropical landscape felt like home.

“Eventually I landed on my feet and found an apartment and started working in retail and fashion and then Idol happened. I was 21.”

Kim reached the final seven in Australian Idol, a feat that still surprises her to this day.

“Idol was an incredible experience. The best way I can sum it up is high highs and low lows,” she says. “It’s a very extreme experience especially for someone so young.

“The highs are dizzyingly high and the lows were so intense because it was just so public.”

And then something happened that would change Kim’s life forever.

“I was working for the church as a part-time singing teacher in Townsville and my dad had two stroke-like episodes and he was deemed unable to live independently,” she says. “The prognosis was that he would never come home.

“Dad had moved to Ocean Grove so I thought the right thing to do was to move back to Victoria.”

Kim was 27 at the time.

“Dad made a bit of a miraculous recovery,” she says. “He needed 24/7 around-the-clock care. But I had a feeling deep down where he could get to a point where he could come home safely. I just knew.

“Within three months I picked him up and walked him out of there. The nurses called him Lazarus.”

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father’s full-time carer, Kim says she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“He is the wittiest person I have ever met – he’s the funniest,” she says. “I pity the man who tries to marry me because I have never met anyone as funny as my dad.

“Some people don’t get the privilege of

caring for their dad. They might lose them in a heart attack or lose their parents really fast. I try to remember it is a privilege to care for dad because many aren’t given that. It keeps me out of the pity party.”

House also receiving accolades for being in the top 10 per cent of hotels.

“Our family and our team are incredibly grateful to all of our past guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor.

An online review is more powerful than any advertisement and is particularly important to a small, family-owned business such as ours.

“Our industry has had an incredibly tough six months so it really is wonderful to receive some good news.”

Virus cases remain low Active COVID-19 cases on the Bellarine Peninsula remain low.

When the Voice went to print, there were 17 active cases, including seven from Leopold and Moolap.

Ocean Grove had four active cases as did Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Wallington. Barwon Heads had one active case while Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale had none.

Indented Head, Portarlington and St Leonards had one active case.

Further away, Armstrong Creek, Charlemont, Freshwater Creek and Mount Duneed had a combined eight active cases. Anglesea and Aireys Inlet had no active cases and Torquay and Jan Juc had four.

Geelong suburbs that many Bellarine Peninsula residents travel to, such as Belmont, Grovedale, Grovedale East, Highton, Marshall, Wandana Heights and Waurn Ponds had a combined total of 46 active cases.

Breakwater, East Geelong, Newcomb, St Albans Park, Thomson and Whittington were holding steady on three active cases.

The overall number of active cases in Greater Geelong dropped from 159 to 151. A drop in active cases can indicate that a number of people have either recovered, died or been reclassified.

Colac Otway Shire had 36 active cases as of midnight last Thursday, three less than the previous day and 25 less than a week ago. Surf Coast Shire had one new case, bringing its active cases to six, while Golden Plains Shire’s active cases remained level on three.

The Department of Health and Human Services has so far linked 83 cases to an outbreak at Colac’s Australian Lamb Company abattoir and 53 to an outbreak at Golden Farms Poultry in Breakwater.

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Clean-up call after rise in rubbish Barwon Coast is calling for all beach users to reduce the spread of litter.

Since the start of COVID-19 there has been an increase in locals seeking the open spaces of Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach foreshores.

This has corresponded with a large increase in litter along the coast, Barwon Coast said.

In response, Barwon Coast is calling for all beach users to reduce their use of takeaway coffee cups, bin their litter or take it home.

Barwon Coast received information from a member of the public on litter along a small

section of coastline that permits dogs’ off-leash under effective control all year round.

The information received relates to the months of January to the end of June this year and shows a significant increase in both dog waste and rubbish items between beach access numbers 7W to 14W Ocean Grove.

The report said there has been a 63 per cent increase in the amount of dog poop not collected by owners or dog walkers.

There were 4398 incidents of dog droppings not properly disposed of between January and the end of June compared to 2691 the same

time last year. June alone recorded 1538 dog droppings not disposed of properly.

Rubbish items increased by 72 per cent from 9641 collected last year to a whopping 16,556 pieces of litter for the first half of this year alone. May saw a total of 5095 pieces of rubbish items left behind by beach users.

“Barwon Coast would like to thank those within our community doing the right thing of binning your litter or taking it home. There is no excuse for littering, which includes not cleaning up after your dog,” Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn said.

“The coastal and marine environments are natural areas you recreate in. COVID has provided many of us with additional hours to get out and enjoy this amazing landscape, but at what cost to our natural environments and enjoyment and use by all?”.

Barwon Coast chief executive Gary McPike echoed Ms Glynn’s comments. “We all have a duty of care to ensure the items we use or left behind by our dogs are disposed of responsibly by placing them in the bins provided or even better taking them home with you and placing in your bins at home,” he said.

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Siblings Airlie, 3, and Austin, 8, (pictured) 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. “If they [the kids] notice something that is recycling in the rubbish, they’ll take it out and put it in the right bin.”

Despite people staying at home, more disposable coffee cups, takeaway containers, masks and gloves are finding 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.

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Book explores food-mood link

By Justin Flynn Did you know that there is a zoo in your poo?

Ocean Grove couple Felice Jacka and Rob Craw already knew, but wanted to write and illustrate a book that told children and teens about the relationship between diet and the role it plays in mental and brain health.

Felice is a professor and leads an international program of research in a field called ‘Nutritional Psychiatry’ and heads up the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University.

Together, Felice and Rob have published There’s a Zoo in my Poo. The hard copy sold out on Amazon within 24 hours and was in the top 10 bestsellers on Booktopia.

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“What we now know is that a healthy diet is important for both preventing common mental health problems, such as depression, as well as treating them,” Felice says.

“What we’re increasingly understanding is that gut and its resident bugs plays a key role in the relationship – what we eat has a very important impact on the gut microbiota which, in turn, play a very important role in our health.

“Last year I published a book for adults (Brain Changer) about nutritional psychiatry, however, I recognised that there was a great need for this information to get out there in a less ‘sciencey’ form.

“I wanted to write a book that allowed the key messages to reach people in a simple, accessible and fun way.”

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Felice wrote the words and Rob, a teacher and musician, did the illustrations for the book.

They completed it during the summer holidays.

They met in the mid-1980s and have been together for nearly 35 years.

“Rob has always done these wonderful caricatures and illustrations for me, our girls, and our wider family,” Felice says.

“He is quite bonkers in his creative expression in a way that I knew would be appreciated by

others.”

Felice says the book aims at supporting and encouraging children to make good food choices for themselves.

“We also wanted to give parents and teachers useful and concrete information on the gut and its importance to health – including brain health – so that they can also support kids to make good dietary choices,” she says.

“We know that unhealthy diet is now the leading cause of illness and early death across the globe, largely as a result of the industrialisation of the food industry.

“Diet is a very important driver of the health of our gut, and our gut, in turn, profoundly influences our immune system, our metabolism, the way our genes work, our stress systems, and the health of our brain.

“We hope that people will understand that making good food choices for our gut doesn’t need to be complicated.”

Deb Hallmark, a colleague of Felice’s also from Ocean Grove, came up with the idea.

“Deb has a background in advertising and a really creative mind,” Felice says.

“She and I were coming back from a work meeting in Sydney and had a champagne in the lounge – we brainstormed on the flight home and she came up with this. I laughed so hard, I knew it was a winner.”

Felice is now working on the concept for a book on diet and the gut in cancer.

“Very important new evidence tells us that the health of the gut is very important in cancer outcomes and I want to create a book that educates and supports people going through cancer treatment,” she says.

“Rob and I would also like to do another book for children focused on food and mental and brain health.

“It will be hard to come up with an idea that

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Bali beaches are a fading memory, but I use two strong recollections to make me smile.

The first is the plethora of dogs mooching unattended, alongside people riding horses, the occasional chicken and of course the ubiquitous Indonesian roaming cows.

No one perturbed by sharing space, not even the tiny turtles we saw one morning making their determined way to the shore break, flippering over the footprint hills.

Providing emergency baby turtle assistance before the sun rose too high was a hard-to-beat holiday highlight.

The second vivid memory was when a mooching dog ran behind me while I was jogging, taking out my back foot mid-stride.

The instant result was me falling splat on my face in the sand, to the shrieking amusement of a few groovy young things enjoying breakfast nearby.

It was so fast, so unexpected that I also had to laugh.

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traditional April Fools pranks this year.

But when we can poke fun at ourselves, or some of the more bizarre situations, laughter is a wonderful tonic. Our unique Aussie humour has been displayed: while Italian villagers serenaded from their balconies, we dressed up for bin night.

We know ‘laughter is the best medicine’ and right now the best medicine would be a COVID-19 vaccine. But there is evidence that laughter has both physical and mental health benefits. Even in grim and tense situations, lightness has a place.

As for me, during stay-at-home restrictions, I’ll stick to inside jokes.

St Leonards Lake Reserve will benefit from funding for new floodlighting. The oval is home to St Leonards Cricket Club and Bellarine Sharks Soccer Club.

The funding is a result of City of Greater Geelong’s successful application for $2.5 million in sports lighting grants under the Victorian government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. The program’s criteria required projects to be ‘shovel ready’ within six months, have concept plans and costings in place, and some form of community consultation already carried out.

Elections to go ahead Council elections will proceed in October, with the Victorian Electoral Commission developing a COVIDSafe election plan. The plan puts additional measures in place to safely manage the elections being held by post.

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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.

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Blues Train fights to survive

By Luke Voogt A Bellarine “cultural institution” on its “knees” due to COVID-19 has launched a campaign for survival.

The Blues Train founder Hugo T Armstrong started the campaign after already pouring $20,000 of his own superannuation into the business to keep it afloat.

“It’s the toughest decision I’ve ever had to make,” he said.

“It’s not something anyone wants to do – accept other people’s money in charity.

“We had that discussion, ‘do we just quietly go, or do we put it out there for people to help the business?’”

As a music and “social gathering” business, The Blues Train was unable to simply “pivot” to selling merchandise or takeaway food like some, Mr Armstrong said. What little merchandise the company sold barely covered about $10,000 a month in public liability, IT systems and other costs to keep it in “hibernation”, he said.

“The bills just keep piling up. Without JobKeeper we’d be screwed.

“You’ve got to work out what you can live without and what you can’t. Otherwise there’ll be nothing left to restart.”

Mr Armstrong founded the “cultural institution” in 1994, when he was 22, but could not start the business again from scratch at his current age, he said.

The train’s demise would have flow-on effects for local sound engineers, brewers, musicians and other professionals, he said.

“We keep our dollars local.”

The business is just one of many struggling amid a Geelong tourism black hole of at least $280 million.

“A lot of people are not going to make it through and a lot of the young people these

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days are going to be hit with a lot of debt,” Mr Armstrong said. “So who are the next generation of entrepreneurs?”

Planned JobKeeper cutbacks in September would hit the industry again, Mr Armstrong said.

“Surely the music and tourism industries could be exempt from JobKeeper cutbacks?”

In June, the federal government announced a $250 million Creative Economy Support Package, but of that, $50 million will go towards screen production and $35 million to Commonwealth-funded organisations, leaving $75 million for competitive grants and $90 million for government-backed loans.

“For a [$15 billion industry] you’re talking

about a pool of $75 million that is accessible to the average Joe,” Mr Armstrong said.

“How are the little guys going to take a loan in this climate? It’s a joke.”

The campaign has raised more than $24,000 of its $70,000 target.

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North Bellarine pool site chosen The Drysdale Sporting Precinct has been chosen as the site for a new 50-metre pool on the north Bellarine, bringing the planned facility a step closer.

City of Greater Geelong councillors considered two potential locations for the pool, both in Drysdale: the sporting precinct on Grubb Road and the City of Greater Geelong depot on Collins Street.

In line with the findings of a detailed assessment of the two sites and community consultation, council unanimously voted for the sporting precinct.

The assessment rated the sporting precinct as the preferred site based on its accessibility to the north Bellarine community by car,

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public transport and on foot; integration with the local area, including local schools, other community facilities and the surrounding landscape; and long-term financial and social sustainability, including the potential for the facility to become more fully integrated in the future.

“In choosing the Drysdale Sporting Precinct as the location for the new 50-metre pool, the council has taken a huge step towards

delivering this long-awaited facility for the Bellarine community,” mayor Stephanie Asher said.

“The sporting precinct emerged as the clear choice given it’s so accessible from all towns on the north Bellarine, as well as to residents coming up Grubb Road from the south.

“The facility will complement the other sporting facilities at the precinct, and it’ll be readily accessible to the three neighbouring schools. It’ll fit comfortably on the site, with room to expand in the future should further funding become available.

“We thank the federal government, the North Bellarine Pool Advocacy Group and all members of the community who have provided

their feedback and supported this project so far.”

A council-funded independent scoping study earlier this year confirmed a need for a new pool on the north Bellarine, finding that residents in the area had less access to aquatic facilities than those in other parts of Greater Geelong.

It’s proposed the centre will feature a 50-metre pool, multi-purpose spaces, change facilities and a pavilion. Council has allocated $750,000 towards the facility in its 2020-21 budget, adding to the $10 million commitment from the federal government.

Work on detailed designs and costings will now begin.

The Voice is moving to Fridays This is the final time the Voice will be published on a Wednesday. From our next edition, the Voice will be published every second Friday, starting Friday, September 11.

Voice news editor Justin Flynn said the new publication dates would allow the paper to reach locals in time for the weekend.

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Call of the cockatoos lift spirits The past few weeks have been lovely, with rain, cold mornings, and some beautiful sunny afternoons – perfect weather for exploring the Bellarine – if only we could. The days are certainly getting slightly longer and milder, which is a sign that spring will not be far away.

Most of my birdwatching has been conducted on my way to work. One afternoon shift I stopped off at Rice Reserve near Connewarre to try and photograph the 10 or so flame robins that were hanging around on the grassy area.

A few days later I went back for the same purpose and there was not a flame robin to be seen, and I assume that the slightly milder weather has enticed them back to forests and woodlands, and even back to Tasmania, where they breed. On my way to Rice Reserve I have been stopping at Breamlea Nature Reserve to check out the swan family with the six cygnets.

The young birds are thriving and starting to develop black feather plumage.

The other incredible sight was a few days ago, when I drove home from work via Curlewis. A farmer was ploughing a field and up to 30 black kites were circling around the tractor, looking for an early dinner. There were a few whistling kites amongst the black kites. If a raptor a day keeps the doctor away, I will be fine for the next month. Black kites prey on lizards, small mammals and insects, especially grasshoppers that are disturbed during the ploughing process. I worry when I go to Curlewis that the

Top: Carole’s picture of a seal at St Leonards. Above: Leukistic magpie at Warralily; Kevin’s photo of a crested-shrike tit at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. (Pictures: Supplied)

farms will soon be turned into a big housing estate, so I treasure every bird I see there.

By far the best bird sighting I experienced over the past few weeks was about 50 yellow-tailed black cockatoos flying over my head while I was walking on the west track of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. I just love the black cockatoos’ calls and enthusiasm and

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joyfulness, and find them really uplifting in these uncertain times.

I have received some lovely emails from Voice readers over the past few weeks. On the subject of the wonderful Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, Kevin sent me an image of a crested-shrike tit that he spotted in the north track. According to Craig Morley from the Geelong Field

Naturalists Club, the crested-shrike tit record is “important and, judging from the black throat in your photo, an adult male. Only other recent record in eBird is March 2017. Prior to that 1989-1990 (three records) and prior to that 1971-1975 (three records)”.

I also received an email from Stephen, who spotted an unusual-looking Australian magpie on Barwon Heads Road in Warralily. This magpie has an abnormal plumage or leucism, which is a condition caused by a genetic mutation that prevents pigment, particularly melanin, from being properly deposited on a bird’s feathers. Birds with leucism do not have the normal, classic plumage colours listed in field guides or seen in most photos. Instead, the plumage may have several colour changes.

I then received an email from Karen from Ocean Grove, who dug up a few small trees in her garden to replace with natives and fruit trees to attract more bird life, and found that a pair of spotted pardalotes were attracted to the root system. Karen was unsure whether she had disturbed their home, as spotted pardalotes construct a nest in the ground or in tree hollows. These tiny birds are beautiful, colourful creatures to have in a garden, and we are so lucky in Ocean Grove with the birds that we can see around here in our backyards.

I’ve heard from Carole, who has been keeping an eye on the flock of hooded plovers who have been hanging around the beach between Collendina and Point Lonsdale over the winter.

Carole is going to volunteer to help protect the nesting plovers in the breeding season, which is great. My last email was from another Carole, from St Leonards, who spotted a fur seal eating a fish, surrounded by the ever-present silver gulls who were also fishing in the same area.

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Search for everyday heroes Heroes walk among us and the Bethany Group is on the lookout for them with the launch of this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards Competition.

The annual awards are a celebration of adult role models identified by primary school-aged children. Through the Superhero Awards, Bethany plans to unearth Greater Geelong’s unsung heroes – those whose everyday actions, care and guidance enrich the lives of children, empowering them with skills necessary to have the best possible start to life.

Primary school-aged children are encouraged to enter their superhero submission by writing a story or poem, drawing pictures, using photographs or uploading a video to

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Bethany Group chief executive Grant Boyd says the awards are for everyday heroes to be acknowledged publicly – where acts of kindness and bravery from businesses to individuals are celebrated. “This includes neighbours, healthcare workers, delivery drivers … and mums, dads and grandparents – who have all had to exert super powers to survive,” he says.

“With the January bushfires, followed by

COVID-19, 2020 has been a year like no other and the impacts are evident in our community.

“For children, their lives have also changed, with learning from home, being restricted from normal activities and seeing friends and broader family members. The awards provide them with the ability to reflect on the meaningful relationships they have.”

Children have the opportunity to identify their superhero and nominate them in two categories: family and friends or teachers, coaches and community.

The family and friends category enables children to nominate relatives or friends who positively impact their lives by being caring and respectful role models.

The teachers, coaches and community leaders category allows children to nominate people who they directly know and admire.

To ensure all entries are judged fairly, nominations will be segmented into the following age groups: prep and grade 1; grades 2, 3 and 4; and grades 5 and 6.

“A number of organisations have come onboard to support the awards including Humans in Geelong, Bendigo Bank, Geelong Connected Communities, Rotary Club of Geelong and Geelong Cats Football Club,” Mr Boyd says. “This shows that there is a strong desire for the community to share and celebrate the everyday actions which enrich the lives of others.” Entries close on September 18.

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Furry dress-up challenge “People” pup Milla is happy to help by dressing up in support of kids with autism, epilepsy and anxiety, according to human companion Georgia Sutcliffe “She loves anything that’s fun and different,” the Armstrong Creek psychology student said.

“She’s such a people dog, she just loves people and playing with other dogs.”

The 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 finish before putting together her costume.

“She’s just growing so quickly,” she said.

After months of searching, the 24-year-old fetched her puppy in a four-hour drive to Sale in March just before the first stage 3 restrictions took force. “I grew up with a golden retriever and I always wanted one,” she said.

“They’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. “It was so worth it! I got to spend lockdown with her.”

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 officer Mandy Burns said. Details: www.petember.com.au

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A proposal to develop a new Men’s Shed in Ocean Grove gathered momentum.

A restaurant, bank and sports shop could join Target, Gloria Jeans and a pharmacy at Ocean Plaza shopping centre.

An Ocean Grove man rescued a family of four from a rip in Bali.

Plans underway for Ocean Grove Fire Brigade to become the first integrated station on the Bellarine.

Ocean Grove Park members set to vote on whether to approve the construction of a performance space.

Ocean Grove Football Netball Club played its last game at Memorial Reserve before moving to state of the art facilities at Shell Road.

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JOHN EREN MP STATE MEMBER FOR LARA

This is an unpredictable pandemic, but there’s one thing local small businesses can be sure of: we will back them no matter what happens.

A new $5,000 grant is available to employing small businesses in regional Victoria – if you received the earlier round of funding, this will be paid automatically.

We’re extending payroll tax deferral, meaning eligible businesses with payrolls of up to $10 million can defer liabilities for the Þrst half of the 2020/21 Þnancial year.

We’re also investing $26 million in mental health support to help deal with the challenges of running a small business during a crisis.

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The Greater Geelong community is again enduring a very challenging time as we continue our battle against COVID-19 with a second period of stay-at-home restrictions.

We all understand that the health of our community has to be the top priority, and collectively we’re showing a determined commitment to protecting ourselves and each other.

Nonetheless, it’s a time of incredible stress for local business operators and employees whose livelihoods are being threatened.

What we’ve seen throughout this pandemic so far is that our local business community is amazingly resilient, clever and creative.

So many businesses adapted quickly to the restricted conditions the first time around with new ideas and ways of operating.

We’re now seeing what was learned then being put into practice again, and developed even further. It is truly inspiring.

Thank you to the Geelong Independent and Ocean Grove Voice for running this feature to highlight some of these inspiring stories of business survival.

To everyone in Greater Geelong, please safely support our local businesses by buying local whenever possible – be it takeaway food and drink, masks or online shopping.

It’s our backyard, and it’s now as important as ever that we all pull together to help each other however we can.

By doing this, I have no doubt our collective spirit will help us meet any challenge that comes our way.

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Mayor’s message

Let’s take a grateful breath One of the keys to good mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, say the pundits, is to tap into purposeful gratitude for all the good stuff that’s still around – in spite of facing challenges of historic proportions.

takeaway, collect and home delivery services.

The various cafes, pubs and restaurants have definitely done their bit in maintaining the region’s foodie cred – and helping families enormously along the way.

To kick off the gratitude journey, let’s stop and consider: The Greater Geelong and Bellarine regions would have to be some of the prettiest and most explore-worthy and most innovative in the state.

As medical centres and other businesses turn to video consultations and meetings, the use of technology to keep everyone connected has skyrocketed – and this uptake through necessity has likely forever changed the future landscape.

In other words, if we must face coronavirus restrictions, this is a mighty fine place in which to be “confined”.

And once COVID-19 loosens its grip, it’s expected that the need to get out and about will hit hard, but people will be still thinking and wanting to act “local”.

The sense of community has only heightened, and we now have a clearer understanding of how dollars spent locally can literally save the livelihoods of friends and neighbours.

The lifeblood of tourism has also been seriously curtailed, but once freedom returns we have the chance to support our locals by taking holidays close by, weekend trips to the region’s many attractions, and spending money that will rebound back into the community.

Stay healthy everyone, and please support your local business.

There are about 19,000 businesses in the region, each responding to the crisis in its own way.

So let’s all stop, take a grateful breath, and realise that everything wonderful in Greater Geelong and the Bellarine is waiting to welcome us back, show us things we’ve not yet discovered, and introduce us anew to just how special are the people and places that surround us.

CR STEPHANIE ASHER Mayor, City of Greater Geelong

The hard-hit hospitality industry, for example, has been very proactive by introducing

It’s our backyard, after all, and its care and maintenance is more vital than ever.

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IT’S OUR BACKYARD I think it all comes down to adapting and widening your net Bridgette McLachlan

Say it with flowers Flowers are still very much in full bloom at Lustre Blooms.

While many of life’s milestones are unable to be celebrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, florist owner Bridgette McLachlan said locals are still shopping for flowers for their loved ones.

“Floristry-wise, it [the pandemic] hasn’t really affected us other than the fact we are unable to book weddings,“ she said.

“Normally this time of the year, we have half, if not all, of the upcoming season at least booked.

“I know a lot of other businesses are booking weddings but we just see it as a little but too risky.

“Couples have been completely understanding that we don’t want to be taking deposits.”

Ms McLachlan said if anything, more people were turning to florists to help them send special messages to their family and friends because they can’t see them during the strict lockdown.

“In terms of the retail side of things, it has gone up because people cannot see each other,” she said.

“There are a lot of really beautiful gifts that are being sent. People are saying ‘we are still thinking of you’ or ‘congratulations on the baby’ or ‘congratulations on the engagement’.

“Younger guys are sending flowers to their grandmothers, so it has been really nice.”

In a world where face-to-face meetings have become restricted, Ms McLachlan has adapted her business to an online platform and has begun sending dry flowers to customers all over Australia.

She said changing the way a business worked and locals supporting small businesses as much as they could, was the key to keeping a business afloat during these uncertain times.

“If you have been thinking about your mum or you have been looking at your kitchen bench and want to put a plant on it, then definitely get out there and reach out to those local businesses in any way you can,” she said.

“A lot of businesses have pushed to online so we are shipping dry flowers all over the country.

“I think it all comes down to adapting and widening your net as far as you can to allow for more customers to reach you.”

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A taste of Leura Park at home A cheesy takeaway twist on high tea and multi-course meal kits are just two ways Leura Park Estate has reinvented its offerings amid COVID-19.

“We realised we had to adapt fast and we did – this is not the time to sit around and wallow in self-pity or be like a rabbit in the headlights,” says Leura Park Estate’s Lyndsay Sharp.

“Around 80 per cent of revenue across the business was decimated overnight.”

The estate owns Jack Rabbit Vineyard and Flying Brick Cider Co, which have been closed since March.

In response the estate launched High Cheese at Home and Jack Rabbit at Home.

Locals can enjoy the “Flying Brick institution” of High Cheese, based on the concept of high tea, by taking home a plethora of varieties with matched beverages, Lyndsay explains.

Jack Rabbit at Home, on the other hand, offers locals a chance to feel like a chef in their own kitchen.

“We’re bringing a taste of Jack Rabbit to your home with meals nearly ready to eat – all you need to do is finish them off,” Lyndsay says.

“The response has been very positive and the culinary team is looking at introducing new menu items each week.

“That’s been great for the morale of our awesome kitchen teams, it’s a version of doing what they love and do best – cooking great food.”

Lyndsay has a straightforward philosophy to surviving the daily uncertainty of COVID-19.

“We all realise that this is a situation beyond our control,” she says.

“We’re rolling up our sleeves, staying calm and focusing on what we can control, and doing those tasks to the best of our ability.”

That includes keeping Leura Park Estate’s cellar door open seven days a week from 11am to 6pm.

And currently, the estate is holding a ‘barrel shed sale’ with premium wines at less than half price.

“I’m bringing in new wines every day to keep things interesting,” Lyndsay says.

Curlewis Golf Club, owned by Leura Park Estate, also remains open with strict regulations to protect golfers.

Along with adapting to the pandemic, keeping staff engaged and checking on their morale and mental health has been a priority, according to Lyndsay.

“Everyone copes differently, so we are regularly communicating with everyone via email and manager-to-team calls,” she says.

“Most of us are pining to return to a bustling workplace and hospitality buzz. We are in this industry because we love people and providing a great experience.

“During closure, all venues have been scrubbed, repaired and varnished up to their eyeballs.

“We can’t wait to reopen – there will definitely be a few tears of joy when we throw open the doors.”

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Shining a spotlight on Geelong businesses Just like the businesses it represents, Geelong Chamber of Commerce has kept a positive focus during the pandemic, despite the many real challenges faced on all sides.

As testament to this, the go-ahead organisation’s annual Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA) this year tackle COVID-19 head-on by staging a free virtual event that everyone’s welcome to join and watch it all unfold.

Believed to be the only business awards event in Victoria this year, GBEA has already announced finalists, with the winners revealed from 7pm on October 15.

Ben Flynn, chief executive of Geelong Chamber of Commerce, is chuffed with the number of entries received from outstanding local businesses.

“It’s terrific that we’ve received so many entries this year, which is quite an achievement given we’re in the middle of a pandemic and facing an unprecedented economic downturn,” Mr Flynn says.

“The purpose of the GBEA remains the same, pandemic or not. We’re about creating a platform to shine the spotlight on our clever, creative and resilient Geelong businesses and business leaders.”

To view finalists or for more information, go to www.gbea.com.au/news BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAM Geelong Chamber of Commerce has another reason to be excited and upbeat about the future.

The thrills of Business Excellence Awards go virtual this year. (Supplied)

In partnership with the Victorian government and City of Greater Geelong, it has introduced its new mentoring program.

It has been designed to give the business

community an exciting mix of opportunities to connect and engage with experienced mentors and other business people – including the winners of GBEA. Mr Flynn, agreeing with other Chamber members, believes this is a great time to establish such a program.

“The mentoring approach can offer real assistance to business people as they navigate their way through the crisis,” he says. “Programs focus on building capacity as well as connecting participants with other great people.

“The health and wellbeing of our business community is driving our response and we believe there’s no better way to connect than through mentoring.” www.geelongchamber.com.au/mentoring/

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Shopping locally has never been more important. That’s the message from Geelong West-based Furniture by Design.

The Gordon Avenue business has been operating for the past 15 years, designing, building and selling custom-made furniture.

Like many other businesses, the custom furniture designers are doing all they can to stay open during the second lockdown.

They also stock and sell furniture from other manufacturers.

“A lot of people have special requirements, they have special things they need to get into their unit, like a record player.”

Phil says Furniture by Design prides itself on being able to produce furniture that meets customers’ individual needs.

Furniture by Design employs a team of five people, boasting more than 60 years’ experience in furniture making.

“It’s really about the service we are trying to offer to meet what people want. We colour match, we can paint in any colour…

The business is most commonly asked to make fitted wall units, dining tables and entertainment units, as well as bedroom furniture.

Co-owner Phil Lear says the community’s support will be the key.

“As with most things, if people have a requirement for something, if they can get it locally instead of getting imported stuff, then it’s good for everybody,” he says.

“A lot of times, people will come to us and

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they have seen something online or they have a certain space they need a unit to fit in.

“But the people that do come in are serious buyers,” he says. “Fortunately, we had a lot of work on but it does hurt with staffing – our cabinet makers have young children who need home-schooling.”

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Phil says while it is too early to tell how the second lockdown will impact the business, he has noticed a drop-off in the number of people visiting the shop.

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St Leonards Pier. (Rebecca Hosking)

Victoria’s best, on our doorstep It’s no secret that the tourism industry has been one of the hardest hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Victoria, the tourism economy is expected to shrink from $32 billion in 2019 to just $9 billion this year.

Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (TGGB) has seen its role as supporting the industry to navigate this period of restriction, and plan for a recovery that will help businesses get back on their feet.

The board waived membership fees from March until the end of 2020 and businesses that subscribed get a free listing on the official website for 12 months.

TGGB acting executive director Tracy Carter says she has seen the local tourist industry respond to the many challenges.

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“We’ve been proud to see the tourism industry roll up its sleeves and respond to the crisis with agility and great support for each other,” she said.

“Many tourism businesses have been able to pivot quite successfully, like the takeaway and delivery model for hospitality operators. Others have used the JobKeeper support to initiate and trial new business models or improve their infrastructure ready for a better visitor experience when guests can return.”

Ms Carter says all TGGB’s training and development activities are available for all subscribed businesses until the end of the year.

TGGB has been supported by City of Greater Geelong funding for specific recovery marketing campaigns to be implemented as soon as travel restrictions are lifted in Victoria.

“The tourism industry is incredibly resilient and full of positive characters, but it will need support for some time yet to regain its footing and start to grow again,” Ms Carter says.

“The local community can play a role in helping the industry by supporting businesses who’d usually rely on visitors.

“That might be using local retail and hospitality more than you normally would, inviting friends and family to visit here or even indulging in a stay-cation in the region when accommodation is open again.” visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

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Through the ages Geelong has come a long way since its first post office was opened in June 1840.

After gold was discovered in Ballarat during 1851, Geelong’s population grew to 23,000 residents by the middle of the decade, as the Gold Rush began in earnest.

In 1852, Geelong Hospital opened, and creation of the first shipping channel in Corio Bay started the following year.

In 1855, construction of the Geelong Town Hall commenced; the Geelong-to-Melbourne railway line was built two years later.

The Geelong department store, Bright and Hitchcocks, was established in 1861.

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Three years later, HM Prison Geelong opened after being built using convict labour. The prison’s notable inmates included the bushranger Frank McCallum (alias Captain Melville); James Murphy, who killed a police officer at Warrnambool Court House; and Angus Murray, an associate of the gangster Squizzy Taylor. The prison closed in 1991 and is now a museum.

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South Geelong in 1868.

The town of Geelong officially became a city on December 8, 1910.

Electric trams began operating in the city in 1912, and travelled from the city’s centre to the suburbs until 1956.

Throughout the 1920s, Geelong’s industrial sector took off, in the form of woollen mills, the Ford Motor Company’s plant in Norlane and the Corio whisky distillery.

The Great Ocean Road was opened in 1932.

Two years later, the T & G Building opened on the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool streets.

By 1936, Geelong had displaced Ballarat as Victoria’s second-largest city.

On the eve of World War II, the International Harvester works were opened beside Ford at North Shore and the Shell Australia oil refinery was established.

Geelong’s first parking meters were installed in 1961.

The city’s first supermarket, operated by Woolworths, opened in 1965.

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(Charles Daniel Pratt); 4. Geelong from the ocean, circa 1905. (Published by Victoria Stamp Market, Melbourne); 5. The front of the Geelong Harbour Trust office building at 16-8 Brougham Place. Shows entrance doors and portion of glass curtain wall façade, in 1957. (Wolfgang Sievers); 6. Tramway opening, Moorabool Street, Geelong, 1912. (Photograph printed by J. Lockwood Studios, 136 Ryrie Street); 7. Construction of main Tanker Jetty, Shell Oil Refinery, Geelong, circa 1953-54. (Helmut Newton); 8. S.S. ‘Edina’ leaving Geelong on its last trip, June 21, 1938. (A Rogers); 9. Business premises of J. T. Windsor, coachbuilder and carriage factory, 48 Little Malop Street, Geelong, circra 1910-1930. 10. Malop Street, Geelong, circa 1873-82. (Photo from the Wanda Berman collection) All photos courtesy of the State Library of Victoria.

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In pursuit of happiness Keeping the school community connected has been an integral part of Surfside Primary School’s plans for the second wave of home schooling.

Pupils from the Ocean Grove school have again been learning from home after schools across the state were closed to the majority of students earlier this month.

Surfside principal Peter Walsh says that while remote learning is a challenge for all involved, the school had taken valuable lessons from the first round of home schooling.

“In term two, remote learning was thrust upon us and it was brand new for all. There were elements that we used within the classroom but it was new learning for teachers, students and parents,” he says.

“In version two we have used student, staff and parent feedback to guide our approach for term three.

“As a school we have highlighted three key areas – connection, wellbeing and clarity.

“We feel that if we are able to connect with the students through live teaching and activities with … a focus on wellbeing that our

students and families will be more engaged and connected and therefore happier – and our key ingredient through this challenging time is happiness.”

While keeping a school community of about 500 pupils connected on a regular basis is an enormous task, Mr Walsh says teachers are striving to ensure everyone feels well supported.

“Everyone has come together to see that student, staff and family wellbeing is at the centre and that we can continue to build happy and resilient kids,” he says.

“We offer live assemblies, community-based competitions and different wellbeing supports for families and we hope that even though we are apart during remote learning, that as a community we are all there for each other.”

Surfside Primary School has also strived to make the return to remote learning as flexible as possible for families, Mr Walsh says.

“I think it is always going to be a tough juggle for families – work, schooling, exercise, dinner, sleep – and trying to keep the family unit positive and together when so much is missing from our daily lives.”

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Doors open when everything is shut While much of the state has been shut down due to strict COVID-19 restrictions, one community is working harder than ever.

Hamlyn Views School, a special developmental school located in Geelong, has continued to help a younger generation that needs it most.

Assistant principal Michele Marcu said it had been an enormous effort by staff, families and students to keep everything running smoothly.

“Our staff have been absolutely fantastic, they’ve put their personal concerns aside and just done what needs to be done to make this period as smooth for the children as possible,” she said.

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there’s the need for close contact, whether that be changing nappies, feeding … things like that.

“Given some of our students fall in to the most vulnerable category, there was a few fears around what would happen if a staff member or someone passed the virus on to them.”

With the second wave hitting, the school has managed to perfect its COVIDSafe plan.

“The most vulnerable students are staying at home and we’re able to link up with them electronically so we can all keep in touch.

“For those still here, it’s business in a little bit of a different manner.”

Students were initially a little taken aback by seeing their teachers donning face

masks and the introduction of distancing measures, but the school has found some creative ways around that.

“We’ve just tried to make everything as fun and easy as possible for them ... at the start it was a bit of an adjustment, but most of the students have adapted really well,” Ms Marcu said.

While things may be going well, the ever present fear of the virus hangs heavy on the shoulders of those in charge.

But Ms Marcu credited the school’s staff with going above and beyond what’s normally expected.

“I guess there’s a lot of people doing much more than what would normally be required, but our staff have really done that.

“They’ve put personal fears and to some extent health fears aside, rolled up their sleeves and helped make this as easy as they can for all our children.

“It’s been absolutely amazing to see the power of work they’ve put in during these difficult times and the fact we’re still open with happy students is proof that they’ve done a tremendous job. I can’t thank them enough.”

Ms Marcu said the wider community had also played a helping hand.

“The parents have also been really supportive and helped make this period as easy as possible on the kids, so I’d also like to single them out for special thanks.”

Working together to stay healthy It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult and stressful time for many people in our community.

Healthcare workers are no exception to this and many have the added concern of balancing their commitment to care for their patients with their own fears of being exposed to the virus and infecting their loved ones.

According to Barwon Health spokesperson Kate Bibby, staff have worked overtime, extra days, or joined other teams within the organisation to help achieve everything that needs to be done in response to the changes in our community, as well as being prepared for the unexpected.

“There has been a great shift towards utilising telehealth, which involves appointments

through phone and video conferencing, and staff have been quick to adjust to the challenges of providing care without being hands-on and face-to-face with patients,” Ms Bibby said.

“After creating capacity for the expected demand of COVID-19, our planning focus shifted to reducing and measuring the spread of the virus in the community through testing.”

Ms Bibby said preparations in the Intensive Care Unit included increased education with staff, training with new equipment, and up-skilling staff who are new to the ICU environment.

“As we’ve planned ahead for COVID-19, we have been conscious of our responsibility to

care not just for our local community, but for much of the Barwon South West region.

“Barwon Health’s ICU is fortunate to have a high level of expertise with the ability to provide care for the most complex patients.

“We’ve been in regular communication with regional centres, offering support as far as Hamilton and Warrnambool to let these healthcare providers know they can count on our resources.”

Barwon Health has been focused on keeping its staff healthy and its vulnerable patients safe, Ms Bibby said.

“The message is clear and staff have been excellent about doing their bit to reduce the risk of infection, with many workers getting tested for even the mildest of symptoms,” she said.

“We all have a role to play in Geelong and we are working together to stay healthy as we take important steps towards a brighter future, as we learn to live with COVID-19.”

Metafit for life For many people, a trip to the gym is about more than toning those abs or building up strength.

It’s a chance to escape and switch off while being surrounded by like-minded people.

A way of having some time off and also improving yourself.

When the global pandemic shut down gyms across the state earlier this year, Metafit Bellarine sought to keep that connection with their clients going, while also helping them stay fit and healthy throughout the shutdown.

Owner Courtney Cox and her team began doing classes online, and the response was overwhelming.

“We’ve always had a focus on fitness in a fun and friendly environment,” Ms Cox said.

“So when we were faced with the situation where we couldn’t do that in our own space, we decided to take it online and the response has been fantastic.

“We just do it from our own homes, and people log in and do whichever workout they would like, and it’s helped us all stay in touch and help get each other through this.

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“We like to focus on lifestyle as well, so nutrition and overall health,” Ms Cox said.

“Physical health and the movement side of training is a big part of what we do, but it’s also a whole philosophy on a healthy lifestyle that we love to work with.”

While they are unsure when the doors will reopen for a return to face-to-face training, Ms Cox said the best way to support Metafit was simply to give it a go.

“The best thing people can do is just come and give us a try,” she said.

“Come along to a class, it’s for women and men, and very family-friendly, so there’s no excuses there.

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Baked-in goodness Routleys is a name synonymous with this region – a Geelong family providing beautiful baked goods for families and businesses.

The business has been churning out its renowned cakes and pies for more than 70 years and continues to see locals through the current pandemic, providing takeaway breakfast and lunch staples.

Kate Harriott, of Routleys Bakery, says an online delivery service has made it convenient for families to shop safely throughout lockdown.

“Our stores have been open as normal right throughout COVID restrictions and people have also been able to access our online shop for home deliveries,” she says.

“We make a wide range of different products that are renowned for their flavour, and most of our clients are regulars who know a great pie when they taste it.

“In addition to supplying food outlets, we also offer a bread and cake delivery service and can provide catering and fundraising options to suit our customers’ specific needs.”

The trusted business began with Vic and Verna Routley, who both grew up in Geelong, in 1947.

The couple moved to Williamstown where Vic worked as a baker.

He then decided to buy the shop where he had been working and operate it with Verna.

In 1971, Vic and Verna handed the baton on to their son Lawrie and his wife Anne. They expanded the business with the help of their five children, Simon, Penny, Michael, Kate and Sam, to what it is today. Some of the great-grandchildren are also now working in the business.

Today, the main bakery is at the North Geelong-based head office with other outlets in Altona, Belmont, East Geelong, Newport, Grovedale, Colac, Torquay, Lara Village and Williamstown.

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To Lara, with love A coffee shop is brewing much love among the locals in Lara.

Known to its regulars as ‘Anna’s Coffee’, @7 cafe is a husband and wife business owned by Anna and Ray Huang.

Ms Huang said they took over the cafe – their first ever business – in January 2019.

Since then, the number of regular customers keeps growing and it is they who have helped the business succeed even through COVID-19.

“Some of them come in almost every day, some of them come in a few days a week,” Ms Huang said.

“We’ve actually got lots of local people who are supporting us.

“I wanted to say a big thank you to the local people. Sometimes, they buy a cup of coffee but they give me $20.

“They wanted everybody to feel the love.

“They even give me flowers from their garden, so I always have flowers in my shop from my regulars.”

In normal times, the cafe has an environment where people come to meet their friends for coffee and brunch, or to relax by themselves while reading newspapers.

During restrictions, everything on the menu is available for takeaway.

Ms Huang said her husband, who is in charge of the kitchen, served up an array of popular

brunches.

“He is always improving on his cooking skills and finding some interesting things to attract the residents around here – and it’s good value,” she said.

“I think the best selling for brunch, on top of the list, is eggs Benedict.

“I’ve got really nice feedback – basically everybody loves it, lots of orders on the eggs Benedict.

“I think my husband makes really good poached eggs, also. His poached eggs are very, very good – fantastic – my customers say.

“Also, our coffee is quite good, I have to say, because I use a top-of-the-range coffee bean and I use A2 milk.

“I’ve never wanted to drop the quality that I sell, and since I opened I have never raised the price once.

“I think, with COVID, everybody is already suffering. All they can do is come into the cafe shop and enjoy the moment ... this is what I can offer.

“I’ve got my regulars and I keep on getting more and more regulars when the first time they come in they feel the energy and then they want to come back.

“I just hope everyone stays safe. It’s a very difficult time for everybody to go through.

“Please be safe – that’s all I want.”

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Louella and her teacher Christy Thompson at last year’s awards. (Supplied)

Heroes walk among us and the Bethany Group is on the lookout for them with the launch of this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards Competition.

The annual awards are a celebration of children-identified positive adult role models.

Bethany Group chief executive Grant Boyd says the awards are for everyday heroes to be acknowledged publicly – where acts of kindness and bravery from businesses to individuals are celebrated “This includes neighbours, healthcare workers, delivery drivers … and mums, dads and grandparents – who have all had to exert super powers to survive.”

“With the January bushfires, followed by COVID-19, 2020 has been a year like no other and the impacts are evident in our community. For children, their lives have also

changed, with learning from home, being restricted from normal activities and seeing friends and broader family members. The awards provide them with the ability to reflect on the meaningful relationships they have.”

Primary school-aged children can nominate a superhero in their life by writing a story or poem, drawing pictures, using photographs or uploading a video to describe their special person.

The winner of last year’s Teachers, Coaches and Community Superhero category, Anakie Primary School teacher Christy Thompson was recognised for her “remarkably selfless, humble and courageous” attribute.

She was nominated by one of her students, Louella Carroll.

“She was just inspiring to me and someone I looked up to,” Louella says. “The way that

she handled her own illness and was still so nice to everyone and how strong she stayed for us all was really inspiring to me.

“When I’m older I want to be strong and as brave as her.”

Superheroes can be nominated for one of two categories: Family and friends or Teachers, coaches and community.

“A number of organisations have come onboard to support the awards including Humans in Geelong, Bendigo Bank, Geelong Connected Communities, Rotary Club of Geelong and the Geelong Football Club,” Mr Boyd says.

“This shows that there is a strong desire for the community to share and celebrate the everyday actions which enrich the lives of others.”

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Business goes mobile The staff at Scooters and Mobility Geelong are meeting the challenge of COVID-19 “head on” for their older clientele, according to manager Mark Dillon.

“Generally, our clients are from an older age bracket and are very health conscious,” the Whittington father-of-one says.

“They know that they can deal with us in a safe environment where everyone’s health is the highest priority.”

David and Marion Hamilton at Uniting Agewell, Geelong

While clients are spending less time outside of home, their need for mobility and independence is as important as ever, Mark says.

“Business has been tough, however, as we are classed as an essential service, we have been able to trade and meet our customers’ needs.

“This has ensured that our customers have been able to access supermarkets, chemists and the healthcare services that they require.”

Mark and his staff have set limits to the number of people in the store at any one time and have increased cleaning “three-fold”, along with purchasing personal protective equipment and hand sanitiser.

Staff no longer do in-home repairs and services, picking up scooters and wheelchairs from clients’ homes instead, Mark explains.

They then complete the service or repair at Scooters and Mobility’s store at 52 Charles Street, Newcomb, before returning the scooter or wheelchair fully sanitised and cleaned.

“This reduces the amount of time a staff member spends at the client’s house, which in turn reduces the chance of a transmission of COVID-19 occurring,” Mark says.

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From problems to possibilities The pandemic may have stopped some organisations and services in their tracks, but for not-for-profit aged care provider Uniting AgeWell, these past months have been even busier.

Placing quality of life, safety and wellbeing at the centre of everything has enabled Uniting AgeWell’s Geelong care teams to be nimble, to do things differently and focus on supporting people with heart and kindness.

And if virtual high-fives, laughter and the width of smiles are measurements of success, then Uniting AgeWell is managing to turn problems into possibilities for clients in the community and in residential care during COVID-19.

Residents at Uniting AgeWell’s Kalkee Nangatta and Murray communities in Belmont are keeping in touch with loved ones by chatting to them on Zoom or teleconferences, thanks to a massive roll-out of computer tablets and smart phones across the organisation, which operates across both Victoria and Tasmania.

Kalkee Nangatta senior care manager Glenda Harvey says many of their residents who live with dementia as well as those in

care at Kalkee Murray, say they’ve never felt more connected, as they chat to family and friends across the globe. And this will continue post the pandemic.

Another innovation is the love window, so residents who can’t see their loved ones in person can see them through the window.

Nangatta resident David Hamilton, 87, chats to his wife Marion on the mobile phone as she stands on the other side of the glass.

“David is happy and cheerful,” Mrs Hamilton, 80, says “and this is a great way to see him until iso lifts and things get back to normal.”

Wellbeing and staying fit are paramount, along with celebrating events such as Christmas in July.

Residents continue to be engaged in a range of activities from arts and crafts, high teas, exercise classes including dancing and walks in the garden, bingo, footy tips, simple cooking sessions and more – all with appropriate social distancing.

Special attention is also given to spiritual and pastoral care. A recent highlight was the Nangatta Olympics with games including balloon volleyball.

Kalkee Murray senior care manager Sue Payne says they’re also introducing online shopping for residents.

When it comes to supporting people in their own homes through a home care package, thinking outside the square is easy – being able to think outside the jagged, spiky edges of the coronavirus has been the challenge and one that Uniting AgeWell staff have risen to.

Being agile is key, says Uniting AgeWell’s Barwon client advisor Kaye Hollingworth, who says there has been a significant increase in the number of clients choosing a home care package delivered by Uniting AgeWell since the start of COVID-19.

With 80 per cent of clients living alone, extra welfare checks are being conducted across the board to ensure they’re OK and that they have sufficient supplies.

Added to this are activity kits with arts and crafts and puzzles sent to clients to keep them busy, while telehealth is also popular for those who want physiotherapy sessions at their homes.

Ms Hollingworth says Uniting AgeWell has also provided computer tablets to clients who want to keep in touch during isolation.

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Coastal treasures Chief executive Gary McPike said the pandemic had a huge impact on the operation of the business.

“We had to shut our caravan parks through the Easter school holiday period, which significantly reduced our revenue,” he said.

“This in turn impacted the way we operate and we had to rationalise our services across the coast to ensure we stayed viable.

“Our team has been nothing short of fantastic during this period. Staff have quickly adapted to all the extra requirements that working in a pandemic situation has required of them.

“We also appreciate the support of the state government to help us retain operations despite losing our main revenue stream.”

Along with all other Victorian caravan parks, Barwon Heads fully closed its operation in late March, effectively reducing revenue for this period to zero until it was able to reopen in a limited capacity in June.

It opened fully in late June until parks were shut again on August 5 with the reintroduction of stage 3 restrictions.

Mr McPike said Barwon Coast was working hard to ensure prospective caravan park guests and the local community using coastal reserves in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads were being kept well informed as restrictions and services changed.

“With the re-introduction of stage 3 restrictions imposed across the region, we are closing the caravan parks again,” he said.

“This is of course another big blow to our organisation, but a necessary step we happily take to assist with stopping this deadly virus.

“We are busily working through the shutdown on some great offerings for visitors to our caravan parks when they reopen, including gourmet glamping packages and environmental education packages for schools and community groups.

“We hope that locals … can help us out by encouraging friends and family to stay with us when we are all allowed to travel again.” www.barwonheadscaravanpark.com.au www.riverviewfamilycaravanpark.com.au www.barwoncoast.com.au

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It’s a treasured part of the coast for locals and tourists alike – 15 kilometres stretching through the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads townships, along the Bass Strait coast of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc (Barwon Coast), appointed by the state government to manage the Crown land, says the community has really valued being able to enjoy the coast during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coastal reserves have provided a space for people to exercise during restrictions, with an extensive network of walking trails as well as beautiful sandy beaches that have proven popular for dog walking, running, surfing and swimming.

Barwon Coast funds its operations through the revenue raised from its tourist accommodation businesses: Barwon Heads Caravan Park, Riverview Family Caravan Park and the seasonal Riverside Campground.

A major local employer in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, it has more than 50 staff working across the coastal reserve.

Gifts inspired by travel Travel agency Helloworld Ocean Grove is usually bustling with eager travellers booking that long-awaited getaway.

But the COVID-19 pandemic has put a pause to interstate and overseas travel.

Agency co-owner Nicole Bryan said the pandemic had “decimated” her business.

“We are a shop with no product,” she said.

“We cannot sell travel with the borders closed.

“Cruise ships were all starting to be affected in January so we were cancelling bookings before our borders were closed.

“We were already getting inundated with cancellations by February and then by March the borders all closed and it went pear-shaped.”

including jewellery, handbags, photo prints and greeting cards, all bought from small, local businesses.

Ms Bryan said about 500 clients from her Ocean Grove business had cancelled their plans or received a credit to postpone their holiday to 2021.

“We have to pay rent so we thought we could pivot the business,” Ms Bryan said.

“It gave us something positive to focus on ... and to feel busy with.

“Where we can we are trying to support Australian-made. Most of the suppliers are so excited because retailers are struggling.”

Although strict stage 3 restrictions have forced Ms Bryan to shut the shop to customers, she has moved her business to an online platform.

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In a bid to stay afloat, the travel agency opened Just Landed in the Grove – a travelled-inspired gift shop, selling holiday-themed items

She said her businesses, and countless others affected by the pandemic, is heavily relying on locals to stay afloat and be standing at the other end of the dark COVID-19 tunnel.

“There is a real movement for people to support local and shop local,” she said.

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Open hours: Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch 131 Ocean Throughway, Ocean Grove Ph 5255 1677 www.cheekycow.com.au DRIFTWOOD CAFÉ The Driftwood Cafe - Outside catering for any event large or small.

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Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832 LELEANS A la carte dining with full table service.

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Open hours: Monday - Saturday 6am - 6:30pm Sunday 6:30am - 4pm 56 Wallington Rd, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 3094 www.facebook.com/groovecafe OCEAN GROVE hOTEL Family friendly hotel open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Large bistro to accommodate group bookings with outside play area and inground trampolines.

Perfect for Family dinners. Public Bar great for catch up drinks with friends with Foxtel, Open Fire place and ice cold beers.

Open hours: Open 7 days for lunch & dinner 175 Bonnyvale Road Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1122 KINGSTON VILLAGE FISh & ChIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders.

Open hours: 11am - 8pm Shop 10, 11-31 Coastal Boulevard, Ocean Grove (opposite Aldi) Ph: 5256 2099 OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery.

Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta.

Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - late 80 The Terrace - Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd -Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com

Family owned pizza shop providing delicious pizza’s and pasta’s. Delivery and pick up available.

Open hours: Sun – Thurs 4.30pm – 9pm Fri – Sat 4.30pm to late Shop 6 Park Lane, Ocean Grove

WALLINGTON FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. Think innovative space, naturally crafted ciders, amazing food without the ‘fancy’, top Bellarine wines, beer, .

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1251 Bellarine highway, (entry via Swan Bay Road), Wallington Phone 5250 6577 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au MR GRUBB @ OAKDENE Casual family dining bistro offering Delivery and Take Away 7 nights a week. Delivery to Ocean Grove and Wallington $5. Delivery to Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Curlewis and Leopold $10.

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Where the meals and the vibes are hot It’s hard to believe that spring is just a week away when it’s still so cold, but there’s a fab eatery in town that’s always “a hot spot”, no matter the season: Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on the Terrace.

Prior to the pandemic disruptions, owner Tami McAdam and her clever crew were bopping to the groovy tunes played in the café by day and, at night, they did it again as the place morphed into a funky live music venue.

While that’s gone for now, the café has more than risen to the challenges of the pandemic, with lively takeaway and home delivery services in play. But before we get to Piping Hot’s award-winning coffee and tasty eats.

Tami says they’re now selling coronavirus masks. She explains why: “There’s a young local, Maddi Rappa, who needs to go overseas for medical treatment,” Tami says. “We want to raise some money for her – and who doesn’t want an extra mask right now? It helps everyone really, and people have been really supportive.

“And, speaking of support, we’ve been so grateful for all the people who still beat a path to our door for takeaway or get their dinners delivered. It keeps the business ticking over so we can come back bigger and better than ever – and we get to still interact with our lovely customers.”

Now back to the coffee, which bears the Roastcraft label. The locally roasted beans deliver a brew that pairs well with, say, a BLT brioche, a chorizo brekky burger or toasted fruit loaf.

The range of burgers, wraps and rolls is so extensive it needs its own section on the menu.

All the faves are on board, and for a hit of spice check out the Mexican Mama Sita burger.

And if chilli’s your thing, here’s a challenge: will you go for ‘Medium’, ‘Stupid

The parmi burgers are a popular addition to the Piping Hot menu. (Supplied)

Hot’ or ‘Impossible’ when you order the mouth-watering buffalo wings?

Tami recently added a traditional chicken parmi burger and a Mexican parmi to the menu, while warming winter soups and slices for sweet-lovers are stayers for the time being.

Worth noting: chutneys, pickles, spice rubs and marinades are made in-house, and the

fully licensed café stocks local beers and ciders.

Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill, Shop 5 and 6, 63A e Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Opens 8.30am-5pm Wednesday; 8am-8pm Thursday-Saturday; 8.30am-4.30pm Sunday.

Inquiries: 5255 1566 or www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au

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Unburden your wallet and Earth As the price of electricity and gas continues to curl toes at bill time; and since climate change is consistently a top concern of most Aussies, does it seem to you that switching to solar power just may be a very good plan?

Brenton Flynn, a born-and-bred local and director of Eco Choice Solar in Drysdale, knows it’s a good plan.

He had a keen interest in sustainability even before he launched his original Eco Choice Heating and Cooling business back in 2013.

“Running a business with a focus on renewable energy feels right,” Brenton says.

“Solar energy doesn’t pollute the air we breathe, nor will pump carbon into the atmosphere, directly contributing to the climate crisis we and our kids and grandkids will face.

“We all know that by now, but the other huge advantage of switching to solar is the savings on energy bills. It’s getting scary for families who face rocketing prices with no end in sight. That’s where solar makes another large difference – wallets and Earth both are less burdened.”

As an expert solar panel installer and a local, Brenton’s glad he can offer a service people feel confident with.

“With stories around about dodgy installers, it’s good that our customers trust us to do the job right. Our team of 10, including electricians, apprentices, sales and admin, are actually locals as well.”

Eco Choice Solar has plenty to offer besides supply and installation of solar panels. Among others, services include: • Supply and install air-conditioning systems • Panel heating • Hydronic floor heating • Switchboard upgrades • Appliance installation • Data, phone and underground services

The Eco Choice team. (Supplied)

• Outdoor lighting Three more things to know about Eco Choice: it’s accredited by the Clean Energy Council, meaning that consumers can have confidence in the safety, performance and reliability of the solar systems; government rebates can be

all arranged. Zero-finance and payments via credit card are available.

The pandemic is reportedly causing people everywhere to have a rethink about many things, with a refocus on what’s really important. If allaying anxiety about future bills and/or the planet’s needs are on the list, now is

a good time to call Brenton.

Eco Choice Solar, Factory 5B, 35-37 Murraduc Road, Drysdale.

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Inquiries: 0421 843 611 or www.ecochoiceheatcool.com.au

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Under current Stage 3 restrictions, it is permissible to attend for routine dental care so that your oral health is not neglected. We continue to take our strict infection control and distancing measures very seriously, and may have to limit some complex treatment, but can still safely carry out most general dental procedures. This includes check-ups, X-rays, teeth cleaning, fillings, root canal treatments, provision of dentures, splints and mouth-guards and, of-course, all emergency care.

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Now accepting all orders via email to orders@blissandco.com.au. See website bliss-and-co.com.au for product list. Offering same day delivery to OG, BH, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff (order by 1pm).

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Local businesses have taken yet another hit with the re-introduction of tightened COVID-19 restrictions.

Over the past few months, they have rolled with the coronavirus punches, adjusting business hours, adapting to new trading conditions, limited people in store and contactless collection of goods.

There are a lot of behind-the-scenes protocols they now adhere to, in addition to the normal requirements, especially in regards to cleaning.

They have quickly implemented new delivery options and introduced online services so that you can still get the things you need as we all battle through these tough times.

Now, more than ever, it’s important to do what we can to support local and keep that community spirit going strong.

Every small gesture can make a big difference.

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Some people have a regular takeaway night booked in each week as a treat, but if you don’t, now would be a great time to start exploring your local restaurants.

Many are offering delivery, so you don’t even need to venture out in the cold weather – just keep your Ugg boots on and enjoy not cooking, knowing you’ve helped a local business out.

Grab a coffee on your walk If you go for a walk each day and there’s a local café near you, walk in that direction and treat

Send loved ones a gift from a local store or cafe to show you’re thinking of them. (iStock)

yourself to a takeaway coffee and biscuit to enjoy when you get back home.

Send it with love We’re all thinking about loved ones we can’t go and visit at the moment, so check out local stores to see what gifts they have and get it delivered straight to a family member or friend.

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Father’s Day gift packs for $50 includes a BrewiColo 4 pack of beer & a $30 Wallington‘s WRG gift voucher!

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Monday to Friday: 8:45am - 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Phone: (03) 5256 2322 Fax: (03) 5256 2399 Email: oceangrove@directchemistoutlet.com.au

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Shopping is just a click away Whether you’re a self-confessed shopaholic or just racking your brain to figure out how you’re going to manage the next batch of distanced birthdays, online shopping is your friend.

Even from home, a hit of retail therapy can generate a smile when things aren’t going to plan, and with all the chaos caused by coronavirus this year, you can justify your next splurge as helping the economy and happily keep the delivery vans heading your way.

Local shops need your business now more than ever to survive and many have adapted their services to include contactless click and collect and delivery, extended return policy time frames and reduced delivery fees, making it easier for you to continue to support them.

Lots of businesses have sales on, special discount codes and messages of support for Victorians as we all do the right thing and stay home during restrictions, so let’s return the favour and help them out by filling up our online carts.

It’s worth checking out the homepage of websites to see what they have on offer.

As we realise the next batch of birthdays and special occasions are going to have to be celebrated via Zoom or WebEx to reach everyone across different suburbs, we have to be a bit more organised and creative with gift ideas.

You can still get a gift to someone by ordering and having it delivered directly to their house (don’t forget to post their card!), send a food hamper or flowers from a store in their area or send them an e-voucher for a restaurant, beauty treatment or outing as something to look forward to.

So, go local for your groceries and essential items, order the kids a new ‘don’t drive me crazy during lockdown’ toy, game or scooter and spoil yourself with a treat that will make you smile – after all, you’re doing good!

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Rule changes ahead for cricket season Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association will introduce promotion and relegation in its B grade competition next season.

Promotion and relegation has been part of the cricket landscape in A1 and A2 grades the past two seasons, but now B1 and B2 grades will take part.

Last season Portarlington was relegated from A1 grade and St Leonards was promoted to A1.

There will be no relegation between B2 and C grade and C grade and D grade.

Drysdale proposed that the association

introduce B2 grade, which will play 60-over cricket for two-day games and 40 overs for one-day matches. B1 grade will still play 75-over games.

The method of allocating grand final venues has also changed.

St Leonards proposed that no participating club will host a grand final on their own ground and it was passed at the BPCA’s AGM recently.

The heat rule has also been amended.

Previously A and B grade games were called

off if the Bureau of Meteorology forecast a temperature of 40 degrees or more at 8am on the day of play. C and D grades were 38 degrees.

Now all grades will be cancelled if the BOM forecasts a top temperature of 38 degrees for Geelong.

All games will now start at 1pm regardless of grade or whether it is a one-day or two-day game. Previously, one-day matches started 1.15pm and two-day matches at 1.30pm during Daylight Saving Time.

Season format up in the air

By Justin Flynn Local cricketers could be playing an entire season of one-day matches if COVID-19 restrictions delay the start of the fixture.

Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association is scheduled to begin its season on October 3, but with stage 3 restrictions in place and in the case of Little River Cricket Club, stage 4, the season is in limbo.

BPCA president Ian Caldwell said a number of contingency plans were being factored in if the season is delayed or interrupted and one of them was the possibility of all grades playing one-day games.

“This season will obviously be different to anything we’ve faced before and it may head down to the fact that we may end up playing a one-day season,” he told the Voice.

“If we are going to lose any weeks of cricket, which I think we will, if we lose up to seven weeks we can put in plan that everybody will play each other twice in a one-day game.”

Caldwell said sub restrictions may be altered to allow multiple players to move up the grades in the middle of a two-day match, particularly in the event of a player testing positive.

“It may mean a special rule for the season that allows a player to come up a grade, but it’s hypothetical at the moment,” he said.

“We do want to get the season up and running and all the clubs have been fantastic and realise that we all will need to be flexible.”

Caldwell said it was important that junior boys and girls cricket go ahead.

“Junior sport has so many positives and we don’t want to lose them to the game if they can’t play for a whole season,” he said.

The BPCA was forced to cancel last season just days before the grand finals were to be

Main: Matt Caulfield ducks an Al Hickey bouncer. Above: Michael Kenneady plays a big shot.

(Pictures: Justin Flynn)

played. Caldwell said he desperately tried to get the grand finals started, but legal implications were too risky.

“We wanted to, we really did,” he said.

“We got to the stage where we encouraged that only the players come to the ground, players would bring their own drink containers and disposal cups, hand sanitiser.

“But we received written advice from the insurance company which virtually said yes you could play but [if] someone tested positive and we couldn’t demonstrate that we took all the correct protocols, it would leave not only the association but the executives who oversaw it open personally to be sued.”

Caldwell said he was hopeful the season will start on October 3, but it was doubtful.

He said the season would not be extended into April next year and needed to finish in March because of football commitments.

“AFL Barwon made a conscious decision earlier this year that if football was going to continue it would not go into October at all,” he said.

“They have been really good and we will not encroach on their season in 2021.

“We want to finish in March because the sooner we all get back to normality of the seasons with commencing football on April 1 and cricket on October 1, the better it will be for everybody.”

Caldwell said the association also faces a challenge of whether to play on the weekend of this year’s AFL grand final.

Snapper fishing dynamite ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos After receiving a week of great weather we have seen our local waters produce some fantastic fishing with great numbers and quality size fish.

Inside Corio Bay, snapper has come on the chew with some solid reports coming from many different parts of the bay with both bait and soft plastics getting the bites. Casting soft plastics around just about any structure inside the bay has been very effective, with fish reaching 3 kilograms, as Adrian Feher and Adam Van Der Lugt from Trellys found out on Sunday.

Adrian and Adam were casting soft plastics around the many structures of the Geelong waterfront where the boys found pinkie snapper in plague proportions with the biggest reaching 3kg, Zman slim swimz in 2.5” were dynamite.

Bait fishing has been producing some cracking fish 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.

The Bellarine Peninsula has still remained a popular location for anglers in hope to find a feed of fish. Squid and whiting are the target for most boats.

Whiting are still biting well out from Queenscliff on the tide change with some quality fish. It has been tough work finding them in big numbers, however regular re-positioning will assist in finding where they are sitting.

The squid fishing along the peninsula has been on the improve. Although they aren’t in fantastic numbers yet they are making up for it in size. The Queenscliff cut has been fishing well for anglers casting soft plastics into the channel there, the high tide slack is the ideal time to be fishing, with silver trevally, salmon and pinkie snapper all in good numbers.

Offshore Barwon Heads has had some great bottom fishing on offer this past week with boats finding feeds of snapper, gummy sharks, nannygai flathead and cuttlefish.

Fishing in a bit closer on the 30 metre mark has been holding plenty of nice size flathead and pinkie snapper with bait fishing proving deadly. Flathead are reaching over 50cm in length, gummy sharks have been a bit tricky to find but they are definitely still out there with some boats finding them to over 10kg.

Nannygai and snapper have been holding well out in 50m of water, once again bait fishing being the most effective however slow pitch jigging has been getting its fair share of fish too.

Adam Van Der Lugt with a snapper from Geelong. (Supplied) 39 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 26 August, 2020

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